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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
How A.h,sser We. the Rae. ~ Three Feet.

The six day. eght.hsur bicycle race that ended in
Battery D. Chicago. last saturday night WAS remark
able for sensational finish. Ashinger. tho Oklshoma
cyclone beating Stage, the Sco,chmsn only three feet
In the tusse for FIRST place. From the second day OF
tho race Stage and Ashnger dogged each other, the
latter managing to keen short distance ahead. Lamb
finished third ind ert the leaders in sight frem
the start stage made desperate spurt at the hnsh in
effort to cut down AshnRers lead hui the American
had plenty nj go IN reserve. ana finished winner
by tnree feet
Lamb ALTO tried hard to cut down the laps that
scr arAted him from the esders but failed AShinger
wore the cOi0rs Of the Cook County wleemen and
carried the track shoulders OF members
that club The following table shows the work OF the
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Some Ones Lofty Perch.

A few days ago Mr. John A. Storms OF Allen
dale. n. j.. discovered rudely constructed
seat among the branches Of an old oak In his
timber patch. The perch is forty feet from the
ground, and nobody in Allendale has any rec
oilection o. its origin; coil OF decayinG Iopee
lying ut the foot OF the tree scanned to afford
some clue to the means by which the builder
Of the bench had assembled 70 his eyrie, but
whether the rope succumted 70 weight or
certained. Mr. storms climbed, the tree. and
directly under the seat he found. cut into the
tree" Mr. Storms says he will remember \,
and whom he cuts down other timber he will
instruct the woodman to spare that tree.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27

Saratoga Dealers Say They VIII Ship No
Ice Unless the Ratio 10 Lowered.

Ice Unless the Ratio 10 Lowered.
SARATOGA. Jan. 26.-For the past two weeks
the icemen here and in New York have been
waiting for Joint freight rate from the Fitch
burg and New York Central railroads from
Saratoga Lake to New York. The railroads
finally decided on rate Of 81. IS q ton. an ad-
vance OF 10 cents ton. It was $1.75 last
year. The new ratio makes tho freight
Alone as much rs the price OF freight
and leo together last year, When tho
news OF the new freight rate reached the ice
!esI, arc are circulating petitions among the
lcemen. merchants. and other citizens re-
guessing reduction OF freight rates to those
81 last year. In their protest the icemen de-
continue they will bo unable to ship any Ice
! ms Year. as there would be no profit In It.
Ihey say that the new rates are against the
,LeSt interests Of saratoga and its whole popu-
, MIoh, ~ u would prevent the winter employ
iHTnt OF l.pJO neil.
Ihcy have already notified tho Fitchburs
company that unless the new freight rate Is
nintnflally lowered. they will DO Obliged to cut
~ on Lake Shamplain and use the Champlain
n rsto Ior sshippng The icemsr say tho new
ana bonus for tai King It to New York. There
Is no money IN it for them ut such u rate. Ice
~ shipIed from Maine to New York for 81 a
@ .i which means Tint II Maine dealers. can cut
S;aratoGa dealers would be Obliged to furnish
Me or the cars at Saratoga Lake for 40 cents q
'on. or AT IL loss OF mt least 20 cents q ton.
Sleat siirpriss IL manifested at the big adj
vance on last years freight rates. and the gem
S Srai IMPRESSION Is that both roads have been
ffr na us to the facts. Meantime. ice cut
unH on Saratoga Lake Is practically at stand
e''' except Tor local consumption.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
xUnDKHrns OF ssxIAsr s1nra
The Trial or the seAneiaers. whose Crises
Have Made Then ramous.


VIENNA. Jan. 2e.-The trial Of the schneiders.
husband and wife. on the charge OF murder
ing servant girls for the purpose OF obtaining
possession Of their money and goods. is at
tracing widespread attention. The couple
lived In q secluded place near the city. and
made practice OF hiring servant girls who
were from distance. and who were not likely
to be missed In Vienna. Having decoyed them
to their house. they killed the girls. concealed
the bodies. and kept whatever the victims had
brought with them. How long they had car.
rled on their horrible business before discov-
cry Is not known. Detection was brought
about by tho circumstance that johanna
police Investigated and the murderous den
was EXPOSED.
since being. arrested the schneiders have
guilt upon the. wife. and abe upon the hus-
bnnd. Schneider told a shocking story. He
admitted that he himself had murdered one
girl and outraged two others. but he asserted
three. When asked how the killing was done.
ne said the, victims were prevented from
n Treat BY holding the hand over the nos
weep. and he and his wife broke out into mu-
tual charges and denominations. The. fact
that the husband Is a trained athlete and the
wife q wretched dwarf inclines the authorities
petrater Of the murders. while the wife assist
I'd In decoyine and plunderinR the victims.
The trial is In progress.
! doctor to-day testified that the husband
the object Of this statement being to exoneratc
Mrs: Schneider. who liz accused Jointly with
her husband, Tho skull. hair. and clethinR OF
f idsn Murdered dyac keprath has been fy
three murders.
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A Ra,lroad rro.ecut,nr II. Agents.

The Long Island Railroad has begun suit
against o. II. Tuthill. formerly station agent
at Rockville Centre. for $1,000 damages. The
suit grows out OF tho wrecking OF three
bridges that spanned the railroad tracks at
Jamaica. II was done by tho tall arm OF
steam shovel that was attached to the rear OF q
freight train on the night OF Dec ~. Mr.. Tut
MI Is accused OF gross ,carelessness IN per-
train without lowering the arm. 1t is also said
the railroad company is after the Guarantee
company Of North America. which furnished
bonds Tor Mr. Tuthill to tho railroad for the
faithful performance OF his duties rs station
Appnt.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
Eugene Carter In Paris.

News comes from Paris that Eugene Carter. the
eccentric billiard plays. has again caught in great
shape with the Partisan pGhic He went abroad sew.
eral weeks with bis wife Eth the certsin.y Of ~
He mas already played several and Albert
nier wrote thai he has also de two matches with
points up Garter to receive hana Of MY points
GxYnier reports THAI ca-.e. faye four
with Hgnsux at tLreecushion carroms. and three
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
BOTTLE POOL.
Sudden Popularity OF the OAA Game Ansng
Club BIlliarA Players.

Bottle pool is Just now acquiring great popularity
among club billiard players 1t AFFORDS degree Of
novelty which adds great rest to compositions with the
There peculiar things about bottle pool,
notably the right Of player to use tho tip the butt
Of his cue according to within In making shot. Tho
game IL played ordinary pool table. with three
balls and the pool bottle mnl AFFAIR that be bot.
tomside W. a. easily as topsde up The pls Yers
nsu.l fifteen bal set tn. and hslls rs.pso.ivsiy
nearest each pocket and the pool bottle standing ts
neck on the bottle spot in the centre OF the table In
counting, carrom OH the two balls counts point,
pocket the ! ball counts ! point. pocket tho : bail
counts points carrom from ball and upsetting bottle
=, counts points.
The star fancy shot lie scored when the player car.
roms from any OF the balls upon the bottle such
way turn u over and rot II on i,s bottom THIS
consists Of 81 points and any number OF players
may compete Tho game ia opposed by the player pay.
hall At either the one or two" hail. Al option.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
A Hls. Death hate 4. E.sl..s.

LONDON. Jan. 26-The public are startled by
tho high death rate shown in the mortality re-
turns. At Brighton the rate is 600 per 1000.
and in London. AZ; Norwich. AT. The num-
Der Of deaths during the past week in London
Der for the former week having been I'll.
The number OF deaths from diseases Of the
respiratory organs was .465 The rich who
can 60 away are making haste to reach more
salHbrious places on the Continent and espe.
clally In the south OF France.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
DAUGHER1Y WANTS JUSTICE
He Asks for InSuiry Into the Charg
that He was Corruptiy lnauenced.


SPRINGFIELD. O.. Jan. 26-Representative
Daugherty OF Fayette county rose to ques-
ton Of privilege In the House at Columbus
this afternoon. and demanded a thorough in
vestigation By . committee Of the charge that
he was Influenced by corrupt motives in vot-
ing for Senator Sherman. Mr. Daugherty is
in receipt OF the following letter from Senator
Sherman. which he made public this after
noon:
SENATE CHAMBER.
WASHINGTON. Jan. IL. 1892.
" The Hon. r. H. Davshe,,y
My DEAR SIR: notice in Saturdays Jour-
nal that you intend to push to trial some OF
the men who most unjustly libelled you
and indirectly libelled me. 1 think 80 clear
be punished Il the law cur. furnish any relief.
and symputhize with and will stand by you
in the effort to teach the guilty parties
mo one can know better than l the frank.
manly and disinterested course You pursued
in the contest for the organization Of the House
and the election OF a Senator. and no one can
know better than how false the imputa;,
to say that, in the whole contest never
used one dollar OF money to corrupt or nflu-
ence the vote or judgment Of any member Of
the Legislature. and that the charge that you
received. or were to receive. $500. or any
other sum OF money. is absolutely false and
malicious. Whenever you desire me to testify
to this will gladly do 80; Very sincerely
yours. JOHN SHERMAN"
Mr.. Daugherty says he would have demand.
that the matter was In the hands OF the Grand
Jury.
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swearlns 10 BE True to t.. Khealre.

CAIRO. Jan. 26.-The Egyptian officers took
their oaths OF loyalty to the Khedive to-day in
the square before the Abdin Palace. There
was a; brilliant display. All the Egyptian
TROOPS inthe city were drawn UP and inspected
city witnessed the spectacle and loudly and
rereAt eddy acclaimed their young ruler. who
his subjects. ~
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
An Uptown Bill,.rd Tourney.

Ericsson better known a. the "swede." and who hiss
taken part in numerous pool tournaments Is busiy
gagged completing arrangements for billiard tourney
60 be held at the Central Turnveren billiard psrIor Of
which he Is manager Jacob Rupert has donsted 500
to purchase the prizes and Ericsson says considerable
more money will DO subscribed. Fifteen competitors
will play the tourney each 10 pay fee OF
* Already ten hay. entered namely Charles Rstz
lett. John Grueppe Charles Rucder. john Bauer, D.
Dorm. J. Bush. ana j. Goldstore. II Will he handicap
tourney. 1O0pOint game. Two games will he play ed
each night Each contestant Will play game against
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
Un,on Boat Clus Ba,I.

rhs Union Boat Club Of the Harlem River .,eld tts
twelfth annual ball last night tho Metropolitan
Opera House. and the largely attended Of any
ever held by this large club There was decoration
in the largo theatre any necessary. the very
wss that about $40 persons took part =
ney and wife assisted ~ vice.President Z. Il Broi.
hame. started the grand march,: which was partici.
furnished by Csppss full band while Adplph Bern.
stein furnished the dancing music.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
The Athletic Trouble in Buffalo.

The attitude of the sixty.hfth Regiment Athletic
Association Of Buffalo, in offering prizes not authorized
Ivy A. L. rules. is causing quite commotion in ath
letc circles in that town The regiment athletes have
been warned by A. A. L. officials not rive the illegal
prizes. but have paid no attention IN the warning
es."rday afternoon Secretary Sui, received y teIe
gam from II g. Palmer delegate OF the Buhalo A. O. to
ih- Metropolitan Board. in which he stated that the
md ~" seventy fourth Regiment A. 4. would net make
me r. ard o. Managers OF the Metropolitan Association
has been called for next Tuesday when tho question
NJ liz ucle Fl
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
"ess'"g Direstors Approve the Lease Of
the Bridge System.

:, PHILADELPHIA. Jan. ga meeting OF the
leading directors was held to-day and the
pan Tor the lease of the Pouehkeepsie Bridge
systeIn was ratified. As for tho rumored OPP
ros''on to the deal, one of those prominently
interested said that he knew OF no bondhold-
New England company owns ali the stock of
~ az IalllnI9ads IN the system. and over 42 200
stont oHE;S Soo shares Of the bridge company's
'A'A't Tue meeting when the lease was agreed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
A Marrow Escape for th. Sultan.

CoNsTANTINoPLE. Jan. 26-The Sultan OF
Turkey had narrow escape from injury at
q dinner given in the Ylldiz Kiosk. at
which Prince Charles OF Hohenzollern was
present. heavy screen fell close to
the sultan. and the screen would have
struck his Majesty, but for the presence OF
The Sultan was deeply grateful. and at once
proceeded TO decorate Prince Charles with .
Turkish order.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
Notes Of ForelGs HaRIeninxs.

The Berlin correspondent Of the Standard
npon the point Of opening negotiations with
the European powers with the view OF cQpven-
question.
The North German Gazette. announces that
the Grand Duke Alexis will pay visit to-
morrow to Emperor William.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27

upon o IN majority Of tho bonds Of the Con-
trial New England and about 70 per cent. OF the
bonds Of the Poughkeepsie Bridge Company.
Tomorrow to take final action for the bond.
holders In general. and IL is understood that
"a the echeme
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
BROOkLY,N.

CITY Auditor Anton Weber viii have hill presented
to the L-gis4turo pI DIVIDING for sal
airy from u. 500 to $1,000
Dr. John A. Arnold. general medical supsrintsn dent
Of the chsriss Dsparsmsns for sixteen year, ha,
tendency OF the insane AsyIum in FlRtbush and DR..
Walter .. Fleming appointed In hts place,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27

VIENNA. Jan. 26-The Vienna Tribunal has
decided. upon the application Of Capt Arm
strong. husband OF the singer. Nine. Melbs.
to permit Capt Armstrong; legal representa-
tives to take affidavits OF the domestic SER
wants employed in the Hotel Sacher in Vienna
as to the Duke. Of Orleans and Nine. Melba
lodging there in tho same apartment. This
DECISION was strongly opposed in behalf ofthe
was invoked in order to aid the Duke in
screening his alleged indiscretions. It Is also
reported that the Emperor. Francis Joseph,
protect the Orleans prince. and gave Il to be
understood that any. effort emanating from the
imperial encourage to assist the Duke in baf-
fling the claims OF Justice would incur the SCI
we're displeasure OF the Crown.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
BRo0kArx TO MARE THE TROLLEY.
President Lewis Says COstrncts Will be
Given Out soon Possible.

The State Railroad Commission In Albany
granted permission yesterday to the Brooklyn
City Railroad Company to operate cars on its
eighty-ive miles Of road In Brooklyn by the
electric trolley system.
President Daniel i. Lewis OF the company on
receiving the news said the contracts for the
work would be given out as soon ~ possible.
The Hamilton avenue line would be the first
the Third avenue and Court street lines the
next. Two years would elapse before the sys.
the City Railroad. and the total expense to the
company would not fall short OF SU.OOO.OOO
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
strike ON the Chicago and Erie.

HUNTINGTON. Ind. Jan 26-The yard
sw'chmen OF the Chicago and Erie Railway in
ms city struck last night. and no freight
Ha'hs have since moved except the through
meat train. 1t arrived from Chicago
ms forenoon. and is still lying in
me yards. An effort WAS made
!" proceed with the train. Officials were on
wheels locked. the locomotive WAS unable to
,diraw the cars. SO the attempt WAS abandone ed.
inc nc mayor OF the city ordered the entire police
ivr Ice 10 the scene Of the strike. and they are
Nn,olhlng themselves in readiness to prevent
''TIl hn Gsf or damage Ia 70 proIerty.
ara ny demands Of the switchmen. 1t is said.
taia IN Chicago and for the reinstateme emit Of
contrSI 90 SSohnsSn Us ysEdmaster with full
IsIintsndent Morehead is here and confer
ehees have been held. hut so far without result.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
Use Of Strong Purxatives.

THIS and pur9atives which act quickly upon
the bowels. irritate and destroy the mucous
Innings OF the stomach and bowels. A con-
ach and bowels. The use OF the genuine I'm
ported Carlsbad Sprudel Salt is highly recon-
mended. because tta action is due solely to its
ritAting the stomach. Obtain the genuine I'm.
ported article only.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
Keeping Up the bitterness In the Irish
Ranks

DUBLIN. Jan. 26.-From some Of the utter
ances of prominent Parncllites at the League
meeting. 1t has been hoped that a spirit OF
compromise and reconciliation was beginning
to animate that faction. but. II the remarks OF
Mr.. Harrington at to-day's session are to be
taken as typical Of the general feeling. peace
violent denunciatlon, Of the McCarthyites. Hsr-
rington asserted that G.. 100 Of the money con
evicted tenants had been given to certain anti
parnellites rs a reward for their utilization OF
Parnell 1t Is not likely that Mr. Dillon's suC-
for the possession OF the existing fund and 20
to work to raise other funds, in friendly
1.-THE evicted tenants. will be accepted while
such bitterness exists.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
A Serious ch.rs. Against Pitcher weyh,.s.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 2s.-Gus weighing. pitcher Of the
Philadelphia Baseball Club. before tho police
this morning upon an alleged charge of grand larceny
During the past two days 4 number OF pigeons have
been stolen from the Coops At the National Pigeon
show and last night when eyhnE started out Of the
building with his basket pair of bondnettes. valued
at 500 were found in his possession He could not
explain how he gul the birds. and therefore ~.
rested The case WAS continued. and he released
hail
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
Mr.. Spurgeos Worse.

LONDON. Jan. 27.-Serious fears are enter
tain.d regarding the Rev. Charles H. Spur
geon. the famous preacher. Mr.. Spurgeon
grows worse. and DR.. Fitz Henry visited him
three times yesterday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27

is TO use the liquid laxative remedy Syrup Of Figs.
whenever the system needs . gentle, YET effective
remedy Manufactured By the Caifornis Flg syrup Co.
only For sale By all druggists In 6oc ana u po'tss-
Adg.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
Henry Boyle Want. to he M.x..te.

Henry Boyle. who nourshed for years a. baseball
pitcher. desires to blossom; forth as maRnate. He
recently called President Hart OF the Chicago Club
and made mp iration for Western League franchise
Tor Indianapolis Boyle claims to have ample financial
backing and will II his syndicate secures The franchise,
put strong team in the ned and act as manager. II
is said John Brush will decide the question VI
franchise for polls.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27
The Nsasdam Aground,

LONDON. Jan. 26.-Ths Dutch steamer Mas.
dam. bound for Rotterdam is aground a,
Maassluis. and being lightered.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27

sIe.bo.-psmorsst sewing Machine. Call and ssS
them 81 II East i4th Ct. New YoTk.-lda
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-27

ofer tyO0 reward Tor case Of CAtATIh
which they cannot cure They mean IL
They're willing to take the risk-they know
their medicine. BY its mild, soothing,
cleansing and healing properties, IL produces
perfect and permanent cures Of the worst
cases Of chronic Catarrh in tho Head. It's
doing it every day, whcro everything elss
has failed. No matter how bad your case, or
Of how long standing, you can DO cured.
have both, but you'll have ono or the other.
Hors are somo of the symptoms Of Catarrhs
Headache, obstruction Of nose, discharges
falling into throat, sometimes profuse, va
terry, and acrid, at others, thick, tenacious,
sive; eyes weak, ringing IN ears, deafness
offensive breath SMELL and taste impaired,
and general debility. Only . few OF thsss
likely to be present at once
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-07

charge Of Prof Russell: "The ,Rishs.
The. i. IS, DtsDs M, ;a.srusslas sG$
Tuesday morning : Opening exercises.
Reading" by Miss Mathilde Coffin; music;
then division work. At II A. M.LC5asss a.
grade; "Number." by Prot. Deane; class b;
Intermediates work to tea achers Of the SECOND
Reader grade; Reading" Miss Coffin; Class
ha onr. s0aoS s0a Th GTh ReadsT srd
Measure" by Dr. Maltby; Glass D, ungradsd
school work to teachers OF ungraded schools;
TnssaaS Dp %tn.sP Right. of tn.
Children" by superintendent Draper music;
division work beginning at 2, n as 1oliows' Is
Class 4 "Reading," by Miss Cofiin; Class apss z.
FOODS and Our Clothing" BY Or. Maltby.
Wednesday morning-"Devices," by DR..
separate class work al Ii A. y. Class 4. The
Cla.s b. "scenes Of Simple Things," 6y Dr.:
cssa a:ssY Sy Miss
Wednesday afternoon - Discipline by
Superintendent Draper;. music; division
work st o'clock to class A. What is e True
B, music,n by Prof. Russell; to class c,
Reading" by Miss Coffin; to class D. Mum
1HuFbudy al.
Winshtp; music: division work at II A. N.
class A, "a Study in Color" by DR.. Maltby;
class B, "Reading," by Miss Coffin; class c,
"The Physical Side Of Education" by Or.
Voss; class D. "what May Properly Be Ex-
pected Of the School," by superintendent
Draper.
Thursday afternoon = Division work:
Class A, "Reading,'' by Miss Cofan; recess;
Music" by Prof Russell; Class C, "Psych-
ology," by DR.. Winship; recess: Class B,
"What Subjects Are of the Most Worth?" by
DR.. Voss; recess; Number" by Prof Deane;
Class D, "Some Plants," by DR.. MaitDy; Di
rector's division, address by Hon. d. j. Wal
Ter; recess; address by Superintendent
Draper; address by Dr. Winship.
Friday morning-General work; "Wfll
Training, the CrOwning Work of Educa-
tion," by DR.. Voss; music; "History," by DR..
Winship; doxology and benediction.
The length of the division work on Thurs
day afternoon is accounted for in the fact
that that session has been specially set apart
as Directors Day." and as many School
Directors as can possibly be present from
the county are earnestly requested to be
there.
The directors and friends Of education are
cordially invited, however, to attend any or
all sessions of the institute, and IL is proba-
BILE, judging from last year, that the invita-
tion by friends will be accepted.