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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25

From this time on the club grew rapidly
and In two years boasted a membership Of
100. At the present time II numbers nearly
400 names and rafiks above any similar
organization, with perhaps one exception,
the New York Athletic club. The A. 9. 8.
N has made q speciality Of boxing and
wrestling, and in these branches has reached
the highest point Of proficiency. In track
athletics II does not claim very high posi-
ton but It has large and enthusiastic con-
tingent devoted to these sports, 80 that IL 10
only matter Of time when thorough devel-
opment of the excellent material the club
contains will place II on an equal footing with
rival organizations.
Morris w. Phillips, ex-vice commodore OF
the Schuylkill navy, is president Of the club
w. H. Mcmillan, its treasurer, Is also COM
nodore Of the navy and president Of the
Amateur Athletic union. The club has some
good men who take active interest In track
athletics, and ms such might DO mentioned the
following: For the short distances Of 100 and
go yards, w. M. Perrett, G. w. Hoskins
and J. G. Graham are promising candidates
for honors; w. B. REILLY, H. w. Schlichter
and ]. M. Hill should do well at the quarter,
half and mile distances.
w. II. Taxis, Of whom an excellent likeness
Ii given, Is relied upon to do some great work
next season as q bicyclist He Is not a new
man by any means, and almost every one
who takes an interest In ''leg developers"
knows his record.
The club has handsome new home now
OIL Arch street. 1t Is five story building
the entire front being Of stone The interior
Is elaborately fitted up, and the gymnasium
and paraphernalia are Of the finest.
The Pastime Athletic club of New York
city differs from the A. c. s. N. in some ro-
spects. The Pastimes are essentially an ath-
letic club. There Is practically no social ele-
ment, and 1t gives more attention to track
athletics than TO boxing contests, etc The
club has had wonderful growth. Organized
more than eleven years ago, with but thirteen
members, II has grown and prospered, until
today its membership roll contains almost
400 names.
Financially well of, 1t takes high rank
among the clubs OF the A. A. U.
The club has been called the "athletic nur-
sery," name which time has proved well
applied.
The present board Of officers consists Of;
J. Murberg; secretary, II. Druses. The pres
ident IN also secretary Of the Amateur Ath-
letic union He is an athlete Of ability. He
made his debut in 1878, winning his event.
which was two mile walk. In 1854 he held
the half mile championship of the state Of
New Jersey. His connection with the Pas
times dates from the third week of Its begin
ming. With the exception OF one or two
years lao has held the presidency since that
time.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25
WORSHIP or Scss.

In Chinese annals this Is the 4,23sth
year Of this era. as eras were divided Wy
Pan Koo Wong. the divine regulator
of time; but IA to the real duration Of
mundane things Chinese history deals
with eras 40 vast and reigns SO long that
little variation Of 1000 years is treated
as trifing discrepancy. The New York
Chinese made the day glorious indeed.
The night before the big Joss house at
10 Mott street had been newly decorated
within, and promptly at 0 o'clock Chin
Bah, one of the officiating priests,
placed four cups Of tea in front Of the
idol of joss and lighted the big Chinese
lanterns ON the front of the building.
The great event Of the day was the
Whey Mean dinner mt about 8 o'clock,
which was tho grand wind up for the
departing year. No expense had been
spared to make 1t u success
The Whey Mean dinner is the best the
Chinaman eats during the year. and
after II In good time--for they spend
four or Ave hours eating, drinking and
sf1oking--comes the annual purifying
bath, which is much like the ceremony
some sects have Of bathing in the Jor-
dan. Anti-Chinese agitators have de-
clared that this is the only bath the Chi
naman takes In the year. At any rate
the New York Cinnamon did all their re-
ligion required, and exactly at midnight
the blaze of fireworks began from the
balcony Of their tcpiple, then all those
within fell on their knees before the
household Joss. After saying the New
Year prayer they started in to burn joss
sticks and incense papers, and the room
was quickly filed with smoke. Then
came congratulations and the greetings
Of "KoQn he fa Toy" which means "a
happy New Year" Informal calling be-
gan immediately, but the swell boss
Cinnamon did not make their calls till
next day.
In China they often keep UP the fes-
tivities for two weeks, but American
Chinese are generally poor and limit the
thing to three days. In California 1t
lasts week-like darky Christmas
down south. There is 30 much latitude
In the matter that the Chinese legation
at Washington usually begins to cele-
brate about the middle Of February, and
on the 18th Of that month two years
ago the Chinese minister gave ono OF the
finest entertainments ever given In that
city, having 600 guests.
The reason for this remarkable varia-
ton In dates IL that Chinese history be-
gins with the reigns of the Tien-hwang,
~i-Whang and Yin-Whang, or.celestial
superhuman terrestrial and human rul
ers. and at a later date the foundation oi
their own empire was recognized, and
finally, the people generally becoming
skeptical, the annual combine against
the devil became sort Of New Years, az
things had got to such a PASS that the
devil was the only invisible power IN
which all Cinnamon believed.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25
Mills OF MUSCLE.
Clubs Which Grind Out Many
Amateur Athletes.


where shs Men of Brawn and AGfffty
frssn- -set<sAsses ss she Promsuens Msm-
bsrs cf ststH SsWt-- ssswbsrs who Have
Ssads Names fur fI,enf.sj,es on shs rissA.
OF the many clut~ which have BEEN tlss
means cf developing the prominent athletes
Of America. the ftaietc club VI the Schuylkill
navy and the Pastime AthA-stc club are shining
examples. Tue former has a nat!srrel rvputa-
tion, the result Of hard, conscientious 1ofk
Of earn Individual active athlete. The Ath.
letic club Of the s-baylkill navy is not very
old. Il started IN 1851, t's& N Was NOT until
1884 that u vas firmly established MesaA
Hubeker. n,l'ipsaud w. II. Mcmillan, wfess
portraits s,y..s with this article, were very
active aud eariirst tU their efforts 10 lay the
foundation OF the club and 10 faiss u 70 .
prominent position in athletic Circles, In
April, 1884, a meeting was held at the Colon
made hotel, III Philadelphia, and as u result
the success Of the A. q. s. y. was assured.
The club secured quarters &c Ne. i,0l3
Market street, and threw open Its doors 10
the public on Thanksgiving eva
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25

PAbTfAE ATHLETIC CLUE
Michael O'Sullivan, the celebrated all
round athlete, was formerly a member Of the
Gaelic Athletic association Of Ireland. While
In the old country he made quite a reputa-
ton. He left ireland In 1885 and came To
America, soon afterward joining the Pas
times His speciality n the weight throwing
He Is now second best to Mitchell in this
sveut
Samuel A. Cramer Is the present champion
Of the United States for the four mile walk.
He Joined the Pastimes In the early part Of
1855.
William Burckhardt is the present cham
pion OF the A. A. u. for the mile walk, won
at Travers Island Sept. "a, 1889. He made
his first appearance a walker In 1885, but
did not win his event. He advanced rapidly,
however and in few months was consider
ell almost the equal OF LaDge, the star Man
haitian athlete. At tho Detroit meeting in
1898 be won the championship for the mile,
defeating Lange, his best competitor, In the
fast time Of 6:54 Ia.
This was a great surprise 10 his friends,
himself and Lange, but they have since
ceased to be surprised, as his victories are
| many and come often.
He is considered by judges to be finished
walker, his style being almost perfect He
| has many unsuccessful imitators-
The Pastimes are credited with having the
prettiest grounds in New York city, situated
where once was the old Central Athletic
| club.
The track, which was measurd twelve
laps to the mile, was made by the members
themselves. The emblem Of the club is the
blue Brazilian eros, which has been worn by
many OF the most prominent athletes In Now
York.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25

embroidered IN silk and ekenins Of in
visible green. Tho waist and s1eevcS ASs
embroidered In a novel manner. The
tack 6f this gown 10 cut Princesse style.
With deep boz plaits IN The back. A
s,nail velvet bonnet. with q nttjs cold
embroidery and d bird Of paradise
feather, and tan gloves c6mtDete one Of
the neatest and most ladylike N eo6.
tuncs. OLIVE uARPK6
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25

WALKING GOWN OF BRAIDED CLOTH.
say oriental OF the present day, but
that IN the same as IL was before the CRU
sades, and will be as long as those ma
tions exist.
In a leading store yesterday saw SO
called Turkish house dress, minus the
trousers. Ii was made Of finely einbroi-
dered silk tissue, full and with sash OF
the same done IN gold and silver. The
fine silk tissue chemise had long sleeves,
and was open like them all. v shape, and
over this was posed on the figure a car
dinal red velvet jacket thickly embroi-
dcred In gold thread. Theeleeves were
long. and SO arranged that they could he
closed from the top TO bottom, or left
open, as the wearer desired. With this
was pair of those heelIcss slippers, en-
brbidered also sl,illy in gold thread. The
dress is that Of the lonian Greek girls
holiday attire. hut everything oriental
here is called Turkish.
Greek gowns modelled from statuesque
drapcries ON Greek sculpture arc also
seen very often this winter. They gen
orally are made IN white flannel, cash
mere, yelling or crepe dc chine, or, pref
tier yet, Japanese Grape, and bordered
with silver or gold castle braid laid ON in
key pattern.
The importing houses and best OF the
retail houses are now showing their ad-
vance lines Of summer materials for the
benefit Of the wealthy class who have all
their pretty summer clothes made dur
ing Lent. The same lace effects of last
season are continued, only they arc even
more pronounced. Pale tints in the soft.
est and most delicate shades and COM
biuations are seen.
Among the new goods for the spring
notice that Irish poplin is one of the
foremost novelties. 1t is in gray, drab,
cream and darker shades of solid color,
and it is also seen in an exquisite bro
cadc.
French poplin is also among the new
importatIons, and is in some patterns
made with ''lace work" stripe which
is exceedingly handsome.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25

NEGLIGE OF CARDINAL AND WHITE.
A very pretty neglige morning gown
can be made Of striped flannel, or cardi-
nal satecn with open work stripes, with
the skirt which is to be made quite
plain with or without flat band Of lace
above the hem. The jacket to match
can be Of turkey red calico with lace
vest. or it can be Of cashmere or flannel
with a surah vest. The style is very
p.etty and drcssy. The cuffs and band
down the fronts are made of velvet.
This jacket is equally pretty in cream
white with blue, or moss green, or ruby
trimmings. and is quite drcssy enough
for morning wear anywhere.
For stylish and elegant walking
gown moss green ladies cloth is richly
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25

waists. Til ere
were SO m any
that the crowd
looked blue and
white, the color
of their dresses
repeating the sky
in prose. Still,
the larger part
were mostly ma
ked, and their
legs and arms
and backs made
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25
DHfLADELPHIA 4 READING RAILROAl
READING COLUMBIA DIVISION.

On ana AFTER sunday, Nov 10. tsg. trains
leave Lancaster TX Ing street), as folOws:
For Reading and Intermediate points, wes1
days, I0 q. fn 1885, SlS p. M; Sunday, 80
For Psiladelphia. week days, 7:so .. M, rAss.
y New s2Snsys york. Va s RI % w,.l days
u f@ M Rev 1ss soss r. Vi. Fl M Allentown. week aay..
10! Allentown, week days. 7;S q. M. -
fg Po!i:yiiis. Week < days, 7:pA. m., ~ p. ~
For Lebanon. week days, 100 =. m. i2sA st26
Fa,; %; saTs,sS,s sssnd,.y, 500 an 9; M sSs p NJ n ,e
I Tdr aassyvi!1s. % S wee wssf days, d; ss =. M. 70,
500 p. m; Sunday, 5:lO p. m.
TRAINS FOR LANCASTER.
Leave Reading, week days, 7:20, il:6S .. N,
Leave fhiiadsiphis. week days. days iis. iooos
Il Leave @ New York win philadclphia, week days,
7:t5 a. m l;0 ?. N. 2iS night
Leave New York via Allentown, week days
Leave Allentown. week days, s;sa .. m. -
Leave Pot,svilIe, week days. $50 q. m, -
!. Lesvc Lebanon, week days, !la .. M. iass
Leave Harrisburg. week days, G3S :. M; sus
U leave we ouarryvills, M week days. On. lnS = -,
''o S'1arEIi xTExNgic lig 4 ri Giry DIVISION.
Leave rh,isd.eiphia, h,l.d. Chestnut strsst wharf.
80 sos r. AAn' A. aaS .S .SSy yss: % AssS saaes
sS s :: a. M % ans s E % susaSosy so . Eaps n
x,:ss s ssss A:1s @ ssss: %ss
moSSrsion maSsssis a. :. M % and saS rs p & u suhdss HsS@
Express p. m. Accommodation, 7ao = y.
:" Detailed Time tables can be obtained agusks.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25

Hence the devil drive" excites their
enthusiasm immensely. A journalist who
witnessed the ceremonies in Sacramento,
after describing the interior Of the tenn
porary joss house and its gigantic joss,
adds: "They are not at all squeamish
about their religion and allowed me to go
in and out at will. All over the open area
acrobats were performing, peddlers sell
ing cakes and fruits, and musicians keep
ing up their monotonous twang, while
am open air theatre was giving a play,
and some 10000 Cinnamon seemed full
OF hiiarity. About midnighta a great beat
ing of gongs and shooting OF crackers
announced that the devil was to go up.
The hideous figure was seated In the fire;
all his red and yellow paper trappings
blazed, thousands OF crackers few from
his sides, and when the fire reached the
hollow column constituting his solid
body, he shot high in ah, like a rocket,
and exploded with fearful stink! And
80 they were rid OF the devil for another
year.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25

ology. She says.
with the gentle
directness which
Is ono OF her chief
charms: II never
sought my work;
the doors opened
and I entered"
However, such
thorough prep
aration as was
hers in any given
line, in "these
most brisk and
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25

nor caught for the
Columbus team
during the season
1850. but had al
IN ost decided TO
abandon his old
employers and join
the Players league
for 1880. TIL ere
was considerable
regret and dissatis-
faction over his in
teution, but ow
that he has signed
10 play with his old
team for the season
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25
Miss Frances Willard comes out strong

sometimes. She says: "Catch Edison
and construct him inside wasp waist
coat. and be sure you'll get no more in
ventions; bind hustle upon Bismarck,
band farewell to German unity; coerce
Robert Browning into corsets, and you'll
have no more epics; put Parnell into pet
ticoats and home rule is lost cause"
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25
THE NEW ORIENTAL FAD.
THIS SEASONS FASHIONS EXPLAINED
Bv OLIVE HARPER.
rurkish House Dresses and Gowns Mod
sted from the Drapcries of Greek
statues-Sd SdatsfiSis Tor Next summer.
Some New Fabrics and Old favorttes.
Especial Correspondents. !

New YORK, Jan. 23.--The tickle crea-
lures that women arei Only q few
months ago, weeks indeed. one had to be
either directoire or first empire In style
Of dress, and for a time fashion was verg-
ing OH the 'incroyable" or unbelievable
of the first Napoleon's time; but now
that caprice has passed, and the antique
aud classic are going TO have close race
with the oriental fashions Of the present
day for popularity.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25

Don't stand on the bow OF terrypo =.
the platform Of street cars unless your r;eon sso
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25
Jack O'Connor.

Here is picture OF Jack O'Connor, known
by Some as Peach Pie OConnor, the popular
catcher Of the Columbus O.) team. OCon-
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25
the CHINESE NEW vEAR.
Curious Variation cs Dates and very Co.
rlOua Csrcm Oniea.

rIOus Cercm Ontes.
The Caucasian has but one New Years;
The Mongolian has many--in a sense
There Is, first, the real New Year, tho
6rst day Of the Chinese calendar. Then
there is the day ON which the reigning
emperor began his reign, and that IL .
patriotic New Years. Finally, there y
the great "Devil Drive" about the flryt
Of Oct0bsr.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25

tThe only trains which run daily.
On Sunday the Mail train west runs by wAy
Columbia,
J. Il. WOOD, Genera, Passenger Agsu
CHAS. r. PU0H. General slanager.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-25

l. In eject nom Nov. 10, ~.
Trains LEAyE LAuCAsrKR and leave ~ .
rive At Philadelphia ~ fOliOws:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-16
OLD PEOPLE AND THEIR WAYS.
Some Interesting Facts About Those Who
Have Passed the Century-Mark.
lPall-M Mall Gazette.l

Professor Murray Humphrey has Just
brought together q remarkable book on
"Old Age" 1t is based upon the results of
an inquiry conducted by the Collective In
vestigation Committee of the British Medl-
cal Association.
In a portion Of it the analysis of the re-
turns respecting 50 centenarlans are given ;
of these IS were males and &c females; IL
of these were single 90 being females(. 5
were married, and SO were widowed. Out
of so returns only were in afliuent cir
cumstances, 2S were comfortable, and 10
were poor; of these 9 were fat q being fe-
males), 20 were spare, and is OF an average
condition; 20 were erect Ill inquire and 20
were bent.
Out of IS returns rs used glasses did
not: but of these 4 were poor, 6 had used
glasses for 1870 years, for 30-35. for 10
20, for 4-6 years, for many years." 2
for a few years. From among these had
used spectacles for many years, but for the
last twelve years had been able to read
without them another had not used them
for twelve years, another - not for many
years." but one cannot get them now strong
enough.
Out of II returns 40 had good digestion.
Out of As SO had good appetites, bad,
eaters, 0 small. and ~ large. In regard 10
alcohol Is took none. "a a little, 6 were
moderate, and one was used to good deal
of beer. OF animal food 8 took none, 10
moderate, % little, 2 very little, and one
much. OF aperIents % took them rarely,
IA never. and 8 frequently.
Out of 80 20 could say that their memory
was good, bad and moderate. OF IS 7
smoked much "a being women), 2 little
Zone a woman), 8 moderately Zone wo-
man).
Out of 40 81 did not take snuff. As to
sleep, out Of 40 80 were good sleepers, 5
bad, and moderate.
From 35 returns the average time of
going to bed was o'clock, but .retires at
II aud at IL, 8 at Z; 7 are bedridden. The
average time of rising was about O'Clock,
but rose at o'clock, at 8 at 10, at IL,
and at 4 p. NJ.
Out Of AZ returns "a had no teeth. and
from SO returns but had artificial teeth I;
yet in men about 80 the average number OF
teeth is only and in women 3.
In IL returns the average age whep mar
ried among the males was % and the fe-
males IS; the average number of children
is from the returns received. CT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-16
SUBDIVISIONS OF THE FAIRGROUNDS

by direction OF the Executive Commit. q,
the Virginia state Agricultural ani No.ta. al
society will cell by auction. on me premise. 4,
THURSDAY, MARCH r. lsg0.
beginning promptly II ~ O'Clock ~, - fruo..
ing LOTS IN toc order named:
let THIRTEEN HUNDKED ASD EIGHTY.
-FOUR FBET on THE NORTH SIDE or msOs0
STREET. beginning a, thu eastern srlnfn.
Fair-Ground., and selling westward l1tI be-.
entire front Is disposed ~. These I9t. 81, ID
feet deep to an alloy g feet wide.
2d. FIFTEEN HUNDRED AND NINETY.
BIGH1 FEET on TEE SOUTH SIDE UfNtt.
SHALL STREET. beginning At tho east eni "a
going wcstwariiy. These Lots ars o.. fa.t .,
tie above n rnfionei alley.
81. SIXTEEN HUNDRED AND FONI Y.gUfp
FkEr on lHE NOkgH SIDE or NAE,UAf.
STREET, With a dep.h q i53 feet y sa d. p !
an. EfGHTFES HUNDRED AND sEy.yrt.
FIVE FEET o. THE SOUTH -lDE OF .. ~
STREET. with a depth q iss feet b. us .i,f-
;,h. NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY
FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CLAY ~
by o depth or igO feet y on aiicJ g f.ete i.
gu. A LARGE AREA LYING BEINE.s inc
AFOREMENTIONED AlLkI AND Iu. .IIH
MUND. FRTDgRlChsBC AID rurNy b..
RAILROAD, and which IS reason ~ Co., fiI.-.. g
facilities has great value tor manufaetuuag ,i-.
poses.
Il should be- rememhercl Tat thoss fr.l....
will be Incidentally augmented hy tIH rrlt .-a
Belt Limo connecting fie ilrlw.nt 49, f..
glany railroad with he Chesapeake ant DBL.
railway, a. this Bolt Limo ia crossing. a. 10 ra.
the Richmond, Froieii's sturg lni ltt 81.
railroad will put the islter boo casy c.rr... s..
ton with the sources ui Iron RuI coke -lf. .I
The lots hereby offered ara level: ars In ga,
line 81 the city's growth wl. has shoRr n,
greatest increase ia PRICE, Hai foing ~ r
10 the city are sure 10 return LOB investors Arf.
profits ia a short period ~ rr..
Every lot offered WILL b 81 'i, ans a. w. .r.
pect 10 sell one lot win The privilege - f.H. q
the man of n few hundred a0d he oan.f n
tens II thousands, viii have sl equal show
Maps viii be ready IN a few lays.
TRIMS: ono third cash balance a. sfr lri
twelve months, for notes with Interest "a q. d
ami secured Uy trust deed. " nI cs'h 4i l. n
Of purchaser. y. W. f'ME.
10 I-eOi A..f.H...r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-16
The Fabian Policy.
To the Editor of the Dispatch


The days of the present session of the
Legislature are rapidly drawing to close,
and so far as we can judge by their acts up
TO date the marked policy of that body IL
q commendable economy in appropriations
and an inactivity Is to any decided sep
that tends to bring Us nearer, or even | ro-
misses to bring us nearer. close of i'ur
debt troubles. No move has been madG to
test whether the recent advance. of
the Council of Foreign Bondholders
had really anything in it or not
Thus the matter stands. Governor
Mckinney presented the commUni-
cation in the early days Of January, and
as yet the General Assembly of Virginia
has not seen fit to notice the overture, or
rather suggestion Of Lubbock & Co. The
high hopes of the decisions in our expert
mental coupon-obstructing cases being
published before the adjournment of tae
Legislature, have been dashed 10 earth by
the adjournment Of the United States ssl-
preme Court. An extra session of the I1e-
gislature seems recognized neces.i-
w. We understand that the excite
bill recently before the House Of
delegates was not. as some supposed, in
the interests Of Temperance or Prohibition.
but Is aimed at liquor-dealers who have
yielded to the temptation Of paying their
taxes in coupons. In all this coupon-w war
the policy Of our State has been mis-