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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27

Col Wisbevs' Lawn Party In Whfch I'm
Tots Take . Loading Part-Pssonsk
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Wythevilie Va. Aug 8-Hrs.C- W.
WythevilIIe, Va, Aug. ANTS c. w.
Pike gave q most enjoyable Al Home
70 about a dozen couples OF young la
lies and gentlemen Wednesday evening. IN
compliment 70 her friend. Miss Daisy 81
mon Of Baltimore.
The young ladies' and their escorts were
all in fun dress. making pretty tablsaux
OF the sparkling supper table. with it's
dainty service. its lovely flowers and bril-
liant lights.
lawn party was given at Ingleside.
the home OF Col. r. r. Withers last even
Ing for the benefit Of the Episcopal Church.
number OF Tiny Tots had been care
fully drilled and marched, sang and dan
ced 20 appropriate music on the wide YER
anda overlooking the lawn, while
larger children filled ont IN programme
with songs. recitations and pantOmlnes.
Refreshments were served on the lawn.
The "Wyth.ville German Club has
POSTPONED It's weekly German. on account
OF the revival tent meeting which IS in
progress
Two services are conducted daily by
Evangelist Fife.
The morning service Is well attended and
the large tent. which seats more Than
teen hundred people IS crowded al IN ev-
ening service.
Mr.. Fife Is a very eifncSt ana plain
preacher Of the Gospel and already ne
has aroused deep interest In the com
munity
Miss. Anna Paulin Of Athens. Ga, who
has been spending the past month with
friends IN Wytheviile. left yesterday
morning FOR Chicago via Bristol and
Knoxville
Mrs Chas Simon and her daughter Miss
Daisy OF Baltimore. are guests OF Mrs
H. @. Wadley.
Cenl JAS A. Walker Ter, on wednesday
Tor Tate Springs Tenn, where he will re-
main ten days. or two weeks.
Misses Tyler Of Radford daughter Of
Hon. j. Hoge Tyler are guests Of Miss.
Sue Pevton Kent
Mr.. A 5. PAYNE Of Lynchburg. IS visit
ing az Gen. Walkers.
Rev. " T. Logan and wife were sud
denly called To Salemn M first Of the
week. by the sad death Of Mr. Logan's
mother.
Mrs Walton Of Richmond Is quite sick
AZ Mrs. Reeds boarding house. on Main
Street.
The Southwest Is quite gratifled by
the nomination Of r. O.. Kent. 10 the
second place on the gubernatorial ticket
Real Estate is feeling the effect Of the
financial stress and the man who has
long head and a long purose. would DO
Wen to inves. in this section Of the
country at present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
CITY ORDINANCES.
An E-CONCERNING CRUEL
\ TY no NNIMAI4S-HOW PUNISHED.


10 il ordained by the Council Of the cry OF
RicImond' That a person who oyerrides.oYer-
loads. tortures. o. cruelty beats or uhlns'iiia-
aoimsf whether belonging To himself or an
Tier or deprives any animal OF necessary
snstenance, food or drink. OF causes any ~
tbe above things: OF who wilfully sets on loot,
;rs,igates Engages in or In any way furthers
ms act OF cruelty to any animal or Who
having in custody MANNED. d sesscd, dir
aided. or infrm animal, aud abanIons sue, ~
animals. or leaves such animal, or leaves ~ 70
a. in snublic street road or public place or
no hall carry or cguse 90 DO carried IN or
ppon any vessel or vehicle, or otherwise carry
any animal IN cruel or inhpmsn in snd n W
al as to produce torture. shall 10 hheu hot
moro than iifty dollars for each offence.
q All ord uauces, OF ports OF ordinances.
arc hereby ropesled 20 far as the Same may
conflict herewith. ,,.t. 49,. fro,, a.,
..aI ~ " BEN. T. AUGUST.
pass =, City Clerk.
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White sulphur A'umnus Chapter.


Whit. SuIpher springs, ". Va. Aug. %
The White Sulpher Alumnus Chapter on
the III Kappa Alpha Fraternity was
firmer last (I'riday) evening ar this place
Among those orIning the chapter were
Rev Theron S. Rice Jr.. Of Alexandra,
Va, J. T. McAllister, Of Warm Springs
Va. Rev r. J.. Telford,-principai OF the
I.cv.isbnrg Female Institut. Prof. IL. y.
Arhacle2. OF Tallahassee. Fla, III. III. lir-
vim and J. Gray McAllister, Of Hamden
sidney College. Frank Hopkins. OF Johns
Hopkin University. III. w. Mclaughlin.
Of Lewisburg and J. c. Dillon. or Lex
ington. Va
This Greek letter fraternity mas strong
chapters in Virginia. nj the University
Of Virginia, Hamden Sidney College and
Washington Lee University and Is
represented at nearly all the prominent
southern colleges II has large AlumnIs
CHAPTER IN Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27

The last issue Of the Wheeling (W va
News contained the following with refer
cnce 10 the death Of lady who formerly
resided In Richmond:
Word was received here to-day OF the
death Of Mrs Sykes. wife OF Mr.. Melvin
II. sykes. This lady, who was suffering
from consumption. left for Virginia some
weeks ago. and II was thought she was
inproving. but on Thursday she passed
away al the residence OF her uncle. W
f.. Canley. in Bath county Virginia. She
was twenty-four years OF age. She was
a most lovable character and the news
of her death was received with profound
regret. She leaves two children. son
ana a daughter The funeral took place
Friday. Mr.. Sykes has the sympathy Oh
his many friends here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
Petersburg Points of Interest.

PETERSBURG, Va. Aug. 26.-Mr. ID: L..
Selke. for some years past assistant editor
OF the Index-Appeal. aud one of the most
competent newspaper men in the South,
left tonight TO accept the position or
agent in Washington of the Southern
Afternoon Press News Association.
There IS a strong conviction among our
banking and business men. that brighter
times are Just ahead aud that the silver
lining 10 the dark cloud hanging over the
country, is now III sight.
The farmers Of this section have not
been in such good condition as now for
years past. In reality they are better on
than the people Of the cities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
DemocHATlc CONVENTIONS.
legislative Candidates for Mockienburg
and Charlotte Nominated.

An ..ltaNIhe GumAIUatfn AuA 1ANNha'"'"N h
and Charlotte Nominated.
CEASE Cry. Va. August 2e.-Two Demo
exotic conventions were held here today
60 different bours 90 nominate candidates
f.r tte goth Senatorial district and Tor the
House NJ Delegates from Mecklenhurg.
~ the seratofal convention, briscoe
IDu.iiue. of Charlotte. was chairman:
aud oi tde otter i. Chambers Goode. OF
toJ lfor Ihoa u. Jeherys, OF Chase
C.tY, vas secretary Of both.
lhe conventions were well attended
hDq maat harmony prevailed. Thomas
Mellow Williams. Of Chrksville, was unan--
lm0usy nominated for tho Senate. and
Geo. Robert and, of the Boy dton district,
for the House Of Delegates. Resolutions
were passed reaiiirming allegiance TO the
Iemorarc party and tavouDg "a stuot
construction and execution OF all 'he
pledge, Of he Chicago platform, mciuo-
ig the free and unlimited coinage OF
silver. also pledeinR support TO the state
ticket nominated at Richmond. ana 10
lhs nominees Of these conventions. Mr;
Williams addressed the convention ana
gte-fully accepted the nomination. he
candidates are strong men end %lu re
t.ya the enthusiastic support o. the
D.UuCracy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
Nh. MADDOX ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Domestic Troubles Supposed - be the
Chpse.
lSocdaL1

BLACKSTONE, W.. August 2G.-Mr. Ed.
y Na1dox prominent and woll-to-d0
farmrr of this county, attempted suicide
Yesterday bv taxing laudauum. Drs.
Jones aud Davis were sent for aud remain
cd with Nun during the night. aud sue
eeded IN relieving MIN, and TO-DAY he is
much improved. 1t Is thou BIT tina do
nestle troubles wore the cause. lie ac-
companied hls family 10 church at Whites
Cnnp. and after seeing them INTO the
church walked back home. distance OF
TWO or three miles, first going 70 Vests
store, where be purchased IN" lauaauulu'
His wife. vino is 10 dChcrte health. is CON-
pletelv Frustrated by the sad affair.
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nrnnnsd in neep 80.

snsboro. N. c.. Aug. 26.-Mr. VIM.
J.rl. "a young man at High Point. \.
g. Willie out rowing with a young lady
yesterday afternoon ON Deep River In
uh county was jerkcd from the boat by a
!aub which he caught hold OF and was
drowned. The young lady with great
presence OF mind threw him an oar
iut bee could not use IL being unable to
swim The cad affair has cast gloom
over LlFn Point
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
seay's PIaniug mills Consumed.

PrENA VISTA. VA. August SS.-Thle
norning the planning mill and store house
d w r. Seay. was destroyed by nrs'
Loss, $1,000. insurance, 5000. as follows
New York Underwriters. $500: Scottish
Union. 81 90; Phoenix. % London. 500
Mr. seay's actual loss IS fully 5000 fic
p a mos, worthy citizen ;cd great gym,
hthy y expressed for HIM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27

The shenandoah Baptist Association
meets this week at Millwood, Clarke Go.
Or. r. II. Pitt and others viii attend from
Richmond.
The Shiloh AssociatiOu meets az Jeher-
sontou, Cu.popcr county. Visitors VIII 90
met 40 Marrortoa Monday evening aud
tuesday.
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Another toiu- " alter Canciaato.
ISueetal.

CHRlsTIASsBURG. Va. Aug. H.-The pro-
hibitionists met here to-day IN convention
md 81. VI an address by Col. 5. 4. Miller.
Of Puiaski. proceeded 10 nominate candl-
date tor the Legislature. The choice fell
upon Lennder TAYLOR. Delegates were
also chosen 10 the State convention which
meets IN Richmond early next mouth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
Az oRpINANCE-As TO THE SPEED OF
q STREET CARS.
Approved August Is l'95'

hIIIUItTI fTIa ~ - ~
Re il ordained by the Council OF tho llly 81
Rfcbmond. That no street car shall 10 moved
or propelled upon or along any OF tue slioels
~ he civ AZ a greater rate OF speed than fonr
Defies per hour When turning corner, nor ~
a areater rate OF speed than eight miles an
bonr snv other time. Whenever any driver
or motorman shall drive or propel street
80 sroed the company owning said car SHAH
he liable 10 fine Of not less than hYo nor
moro than one hundred dollars.
In,S VI BEN. I. AUGUST.
Vas,s,s =, City Clerk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
Hire Alarm at West Point

WEST POINT. Va, AUG. 26.-.West Point
was alarmed this morning about two o.
clock by the drc-alarm whistle. The IRE
was discovered ia the root OF the boiler
room Of the electric hight house aud was
quickly extinguishod.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27

Rev. J. W. Kimmell, pastor OF the DIS
G inles church IN Mathews county. has re;
so hrs change. much TO the regret of
msny lie goes 10 Bethany College anu
the John Hopkins Institute TO compie'o
his studies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
BErwFEx rw3 SUNS

Instead of furnishing the cars as prom
ised on Monday night, last, an ). A. = .;
tram came out from Bristol and arrived
az Wards Mill about one o'clock. Between
that time aud daylight. the crew l0sdeo
SIX or seven cars OF timber. with 10 logs
and pulled il into Bristol. Harris has IN
stituted legal proceedings against the ",
ginia Tennessee and Carolina Steel ana
Iron Company. which practically owns sae
s. A. Il o. X. T., against the ). A. y. *.
r.: q. Med. Hampton. son u Gen. Wade
Hampton. land agent OF the V: /. G. Co.,
h. \. (iodsey. A. Is. Harris. Chief Engineer
Shuttle, tho section boss, aud twenty
Others on the charges Of stealing logs,
stealing aud burning rails. standards and
skids. trespass and other matters. Harris
claims that the railroad. being owned prao-
tically by the same people as the Steel and
Iron Co., had no right 10 aid IN taking
away the logs, but that it's remedy las, IN
getting out an injunction restraining nm
from cutting timber if it had faith in It's
claim 10 the same land
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
Editor w. ". Hall Doad.

WrLpox. n. c.. Aug. 26.-W. W. Hall.
editor Of tho Rouokc N,'rs, and secretary
10 the Bureau OF Labor atlstics OF Ner h
carolina. died here thl8 morning az D
,tclock. after an illness or about ten days.
18th malarial fever. AGED. ~ years. his
NsatN was entirely unexpected as two
49, ps'ole he was without fever, aud Gu
o,,oApcd hopes OF being ont SUNDAY. :
,temains wcro taken TO Scotland Neck' MS
no,ue. TINS evening ior intermcht 'o-iH~'S
row.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
Greensboro Defeats Gciisvine.

GnEENsBoao, N. c.. August 2G.-ln the
game Of ball between Greensboro ana
Keidsvillo This afternoon, Greensboro won
bN Z scoTe OF II 70 3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27


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TESTIMONIALS OF RICHMOND
PEOPLE.
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DIR. Dorset pulled for me very badly
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ali who need teeth pulled 70 20 70 him.
az l.. II. FINNEf
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Or. w. r. Dorset removed for me sew
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7 can recommend him 10 al who may
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Dr ~. e Dorset extracted for me
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27

10 is understood that Senator Peasants
will not stand Tor reelection next fell,
hsving another position in view. Nj W..
y. McIlwainc late. a member OF the House
of Delegates. will probably be bis success
eOr.
II is also understood that Mr. 4. NJ.
Clomouts will decline 70 stand again for
House of Delegates. The representatives.
from this Senatorial and legislative dis
the, 10 the ucxt Assembly will therefore
be totally changed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
A WISE COUNTY CASE.
PURCHASE or THE "WM. elYr OR
COuK AND DICKINSON GRANT.
Train Loads Of Timber Alleged to Have
Been Stolen Serious Charges Against
she A. & q. H Il CO.

Been Stolen Serious Charges Against
she A. o. r. Il CO.
Bro SroNK }.P. Va. Aug. %-A the
last March I'M of County Court Oh
Wise county. C. NJ. Harris, Of this
place, became the purchaser at pubic
sale Of what is known as the ''Wm. Ety."
or Couk and Dickinson land grant. or
patent. This patent covered something
over sa.0ob acres lying in the counties OF
Wise aud Leo. The sale was confirmed al
the following April term of the Circuit
Court. BY the confirmation OF this sale
darris became the owner OF this property,
aud some tame ago took possession OF 1t;
recognizing no title whatever inside OF
the boundary, unless it be secured through
the Couks aud Dickensons. Some OF this
latd li,s near the South Atlantic and Ohio
Railroad. anS sometime ago Harris pu'
some men a, N9rk on the property near
Ward's Mill. tea Giles from here; The
logmen had gotten ous about So 600 feet OF
timber. aud for several weeks have been
waiting for cars which veSe promised by
the railroad company. Sd y 70 have IL
hauled away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
EXCURSIONS.
MOONLIGHT on THE JAMEs'

EXCURsION 10 DUTCH q NJ, OK = ltAA NJ
l. ER POCAllDNtAo, - ibhl A'"''i
Old Dominion symphony club ana College
Songs. caai eroned b. psominrit "a lles OF iAe
City.
Kefloshmenis AZ CITY Prices
Ioat leaves wharf at O'Clock. sharp
aat4-th.SH.tu.3t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
1o1xsrALL PASTOR.

A commission was appointed 20 install
Rev W. H. Wilson pastor Of the SCOTS
vile church. This commission consisted
of Messrs Blaine. Lancaster. Dabney, Eg
gloston and Elder Robinson,
Sir. Lancaster reported having attended
the assembly during IT'S entire session.
Memorials we're read Of DR.. b ~. Smith
and B. NJ. Wales. The former was pro-
posed by Rev. Richard Bic IlVaine. ID. d.
and the latter by Rev. d. Blaine. and was
also read boy him. Important business at
this luucture was deferred % the spring.
and there being too sparse Oh atten dence 70
properly attend 20 IL. Mr. McDaniol was
examined on his collage course ana VIII
entor tho Seminary this fall.
Presbytery passed resolutions OF sympa-
thv m behalf Of one Of us prominent
voupg ministers, who during Us session.
vas called Of by the sudden death OF his
father. who lived this vicinity,
Presbvtcrv adjourned 70 hoid car
meeting in Charlottesville Church, Sept.
90fh next. 70 take under its care o son OF
the Rev. Daniel Blaine. Young Mr.. Blaine
is distinguished graduate OF Washington
and lee aud viii enter the Seminary next
session.
Ibe next regular meeting will be IN the
Farmglllc Church. on the 18th OF April 1879.
Prcsbrtery adjourned on "Wednesday,
but services were held Yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
We give

Ourselves credit for square dealing prncpae
the fruits of which we daily gathering Dui sunSo
never prevail where the very lowest possible prices are g'ss
on everything to everybody; and further unders@now
do not approve of bear IN ni9 We
prove altogether by its price. Isn't this plain enough
If YOU want to know the exact definition OF tne No'u
"6atgqg." call tomorrow between A. NJ ana r. M
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
WEST HANOVER pReseYrsaY.
hombors Required 10 Expisio undeces
sary Absenccs.-smaN Attendance.


ADRr,NcE. Va. Aug. 25.--West Hanover
Prcsbvtcry assem bled az its regular stated
meeting in Center church. near this place
last Tuesday at 10 O'Clock. The opening
eermon was preached by the retiring mod
orator. Rev r. V. Lancaster. After the
sermon was over the Presbytery was called
70 order by Mr.. Lancaster and after roll
call two candidates were nominated for
moderator, Rev. Letcher Smith, OK Cum
berland. spd Professor +. Y. Gun
Huntington. of the University of
Virginia. an elder from tho Charlottesville
church. Mr.. Smith was elected
The minutes OF last meeting were read,
and otter some amendments. were adopt
ed. Row. Mr.. Rennie. Of East Hanover
Presbytery. was invited 20 SIT as cores
bonding member.
The stated clerk was instructed 20 write
90 Drs. Moore. NcIlwains and Harding in
REGARD % past unexcused absence. some
OF these gentlemen were reported AS not
having attended Presbytory for three
wears.
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- 90 80 - MUHDuHras.

The coronor's jury returned O verdict Of
dea.h 30 the hands Of some unknown per-
re1 uoaF the scene of the tragedy. Com
u0uHegith's Attorney Cogbll asks that
tAo police Of Richmond and Manchester
look ont for any OF the men above men.
toned who wore seen with the murdered
man. The Wilmington authrIties will be
communicated with for the purpose Of
trying ~ establish the identity OF the DO
cfa.sa
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TODAY


Through an unfortunate confusion of names
growing out of a similarity of names of one OF
the machines manufactured, THE NEWS last
week, in referring to the attachment of the COM
pany which is embarrassed through the failure
of the Atkinson Company. unwittingly gave to
1t the name of the "Belknap Motor Co." This
is a very serious blunder. inasmuch, as is well
known, the Belknap Motor Co. enjoys very
general confidence in business circles and is
pushing its various machines to the front with
an energy that Is of Itself assurance of the solidi-
ty of the company. In addition to this the Bel
KNAPP has the endorsement of of some of Port
lands ablest fnanciers. With such names on
its list of stockholders as Geo. p Wescott.
Eagar r. Payson, Seth L. Larrabee. Geo. w.
Brown, Franklin M. Lawrence, Freeman Green
Ough, D w. Clark, VIM. l.. Blake, &. B. and J.
N. Winslow, and hosts of others equally well
known, there would appear to be not the slight
est danger of the "Belknap's" falling into disre-
quite. especially as its machines are among the
most reliable now on the market, and are hav-
ing very extensive sale.-Bridgton N ews.
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Boys school shoes, 95 cts. at Atkinson
PERSONAL.

Prof. F. E. Woodruff is to preach tn,
sermon before the grauating class O
Fryeburg Academy, June IL.
F. E. bennett, Bowdoin, '91, formerly
of Topsham, graduates from the Wash
ington, D. c. Law School this summer.
Mr.. Lycurgus Pitman, of North Con
way, was at the United States hotel yes
terday.
Denman Thompson, Josh Whitcomb)
and portion of his company are at the
Preble. They are registered from
''Swanzey, N. H.
Jos. G. Holman of Pennington, Me-,
was at the Preble yesterday.
E. M. Spear, E. F. Weber, E. G.. Mar
quand and L. B. Merrill, the Temple
Quartette of Boston, were at the Preble
yesterday
Attic United States hotel yesterday
were Sheriff Wormell of Bethel, Mr.. j.
A. Linscott and Miss Linscott of Farm
ing, and o. S. Ham of Lewiston.
Mr.. W. E. Vigus, representing press e
partment of the Western Union Compa-
ny at Chicago, was in the city yesterday.
At the funeral of Hon. j. S. Palmer
this afternoon, the pail bearers selected
are Judge Symonds, Judge Webb, Chas.
E. Jose, George Fl. Knight, E. L. o.
Adams, and Warren Sparrow. Music
will be furnished by Shaw's quartette.
Deputy City Marshal McCallum, who
goes out with the advent of the new city
government deserves good word upon
his retirement. He has done his duty
faithfully, courteously and impartially,
often under circumstances very trying,
and in the general criticism to which the
heads of the police department have
been subjected, he merits exception.
Henry J. Hathaway, Esq.,, collector of
customs for the Aroostook District, will
enter upon the duties of his office next
Monday. 1t is understood that Mr..
Hathaway has made the following
appointments of Deputies: James Archi-
bald and Benz. B. Feeley; Houlton
Howard W. Stafford, Blaine; William T.
Spear and Eugene Theriault, Fort Fair
field; Allen E. Hammond, Van Buren,;
Henry W. Leveque, Fort Kent.
Capt. Frederick Bibber, one of the old
time pilots of the International line of
steamers, in whose employ he has been,
since the organization of the company.
retired from active secvice upon the go
ing out of commission of the New Bruins
wick last week, upon which vessel he
has been temporarily for few weeks,
his regular steamer being the Cumber-
land.
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strong and of excellent action, and drives
as quietly and sensible as horse of ma
ture years. Without knowing who had
purchased him, NJ. G. A. Nelson, who
certainly knows something about horses,
turned to the PRESS reporter at the sale
and remarked "That's the best colt that
has been sold this afternoon" This
promising Westland youngster is likely
to be heard from in the yearling stakes
this season.
The latest notion to secure extreme
speed for horses, is rubber track, and
it is said experiments will be tried this
year. The most intelligent horsemen,
however, do not take kindly to the fad.
They do not believe that an elastic soil
can be improved upon. In the matter
of shoes they look with more favor upon
the new material, aluminium, for level
going horses that require no weights. 1t
is said that an aluminium shoe weighing
three ounces has the same strength as a
steel shoe weighing twelve ounces.
These shoes have been made as light as
two ounces each, or onl y eight ounces
for horse to carry. AS every
ounce tells in securing great speed,
improvement may be expected in this
direction. Thus far experiments for the
improvement of the bicycle sulky have
produced no satisfactory results. The
new appliance, which saves time say on
an average, three seconds seems to have
attained the acme at bound.