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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
Sporting Briefs,

F. A. Elwell Of European cycling fame will
promote transcontinental tour from Buffalo
to San Francisco. starting April "a.
The Grand Duke Constantine of Russia has
had a couple of bicycle-wheeled sulkies shipped
to him and one will be sent this week to the
Gar of Russia.
William Mccormick, well remembered in the
east as the trainer of Ell Rio Rey, is to have
charge Of the stable of racers that Simeon G..
Reed of California is getting together.
Byron Van Leuven, who played end in Am
hersts foot ball team last fall. has left that col
lege for Atlanta, Ga., to accept the position Of
athletic instructor in the Y. NJ. A. gymnasium.
A bill has been introduced into the Missouri
legislature to legalize sparring exhibitions and
boxing bouts with five-ounce gloves. The
bill is strongly supported and likely to so
through.
Jack McAuliffe has selected Billy Ernst
Horace Leeds and Austin Gibbons az his three
opponents in his show at Madison Square Gar
den on Saturday. He will forfeit $3.50 to each
one that he doesn't best.
Edward Hall, an English cricketer, has been
engaged as professional by the Pittsburg
Cricket Club. Hall is brother to Louis Hall, the
famous captain and professional Of the York
shire County Cricket Club.
Edwin Hedey. who brought so much honor
to the Vesper Boat Club by winning the Canadian
single scull championship, has resigned from
that club and will hereafter represent the
Passaic Boat Club Of Newark. N J.
Senator Stanford gave to his young drivers
and trainers q present Of $50 for each horse
they drove to record of $50 or better, and
s1O0 for each horse to 220 or better As there
were quite a number entered in the list, it cost
the Senator q neat sum.
Nineteen English owners of race horses won
altogether in six years rather less than a mil
lion sterling in prizes alone, the list beginning
with the Duke OF Portland, who won more than
EAT 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
Where Rats are Priced as Scavenrers,

Where Rats are Priced as Scavengers.
From the Atlanta Journal
A man just from New Orleans says there is
one popularity about that city which is never
talked about at is" be said, "a city of rats.
New Orleans is below the river bed, and it is at
all times low and damp. The city is not clean,
and large wharf rats multiply in the business
portion OF the city in great numbers, and the
pests swarm about in droves The people of
New Orleans contend that the rats are good
scavengers and help to rid the city of refuse
matter. l don't think there is city in the
world, not even New York or Paris, tina. has
as many rats to the square mile as New
Orleans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27

IN PUBLIC. on THE OPEN PLATFORM. WHERE
EVERYBODY CAN SEE. DRs. FRITZ AND
DAMON HEAL THE sIcK-THE MOST ago.
MIXING COMPLAINTS YIELD To THEIR
INSTRUMENTATION DYSPEPSIA.
RHEUMATISM ANDALL CHRONIC DISEASES
ALIKE AXE CURED.
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AS TRUE AS GOSPEL.
Rev. DR.. Peck Of New York Vouches
For 1t.
william II. Robinson Sleeps so Soundly
That lie SHORES.
- Thirty-Fivs Years. Took Pains's Celery Com
pO1ad and Is Well

teANi LOOK fAnes Cele-V Gem
pound and "a Well
newspaper men say people don't read sermons
And some don't
And thls isnt a sermon.
But how many readers OF TIE EVENING srAa are
Acre who cannot draw an homes; lesson from the
solowin9 statement made by Mr. william H. Rob
tnson % Worcester
The statement Il 50 remarkable that being asked
10 DO 40 Mr.. Robinson gives. a. he says. "a few
names Of prominent men who wiz verify my state
msnts
George ". Harlow. MATCHMAKER.
~Charies X. Pevsy. eentist.
'-Mr. Harlow and Dr. Pevey have known me init
nately for more than twenty years
Rev J. o. Peek. u. D. C~ho Is my brother-in-
iaSl. $50 s;n avenue. New York city.
"Rev. George r Fisher "a reIativel. North Am
herst. Mass
And think may take the liberty of referring
O. Rev. Dr. c. N. Lamson Of ST. JOhnsbury. w.,
who was nv pastor for many years in Worcester
II seems that Mr. Robinson. who is nfty-si years
old, asd suffered since boyhond with the complaint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27

Twenty-three men participated in the volley
firing, with the following result: Eleven fves,
twenty-nine fours total hits forty; total points,
III. Average per man, 7.43 Company per-
centage, 49.57.
The field and staff Of the first battalion will
practice on Tuesday next, the 3lst instant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
AT THE RANGE.

Scores Made by Company ID, First Battalion
of the National Guard.
Company d, first battalion, faced the targets
in the armory of the W. L. 1. Corps last even
ing, resulting in the following scores being
made by those presen Lieut.. Chas. Ebert, in
spector of rifle practice, range officer), VIZ:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
May Meet in Boston.
Gaudaur Posts a Forfeit

Gaudaur has posted forfeit Of s100, and has
sent articles of agreement to Hanlan for a race
for $1,000 side and the championship Of
America. Decoration day is named as the date
and the Pullman course is preferred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27

The Alabama house passed q bill yesterday
imposing license Of slOo per annum upon any
professional ball team playing in the state and
charging an sdmittance. violation Of the
provision Of the bill is punishable by fine of
$500. There are twelve clubs In the Southern
League, Of which the Montgomery club is q
member. q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
Starters in the American Derby

The entries to the American derby to be run
at Chicago originally numbered 325 and Secre-
tary Brewster expects that there will be at least
12s declarations on February /, and 100 more
when the April declarations are due. In spite
Of this fact the San Francisco book has marked
full against the names Of Cadmus. Fidelio,
Guenoc, Ingot, Picton, wanyshett and the
Kharsoum Hop colt, none of which would seem
to have an earthly chance in the race. though
they have been backed to the limit Of the San
Francisco book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27

known a. salt rheum, and
about twelve years ago be-
gan 10 have rheumatism.
and was soon entirely dis
sbled. Two years ago, to
make bad matters worse. he
had a severe attack of grip,
and the humor spread all
, over his body, so that he was
'"in torment all the time"
He was treated by an emi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
HOPELESS SUFFERERS FIND RELIEF.

MARVELLOUS ILLUSTRATION OF THE POWER
TO HEAL.
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Iss,r II
A FACT

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A FACT
That you take real pride IN your own
home than any other place earth-the
ASK cozier and more comfortable IL is the more
attractive it becomes to yourself and your
familys Money spent for home comforts is
always well invested. No doubt you now
have in mind several articles of housefur-
nishinss which would b clip materially tow ard
YOUR your comfort. but you hesitate to purchase
them because You need the cash for other
PURPOSES Why not get these things of on
WIFE e. Is / F ! T. /: I. E. E. E. f +
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CREDIT
Does not impose the signing Of notcs-youe
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have . knack Of adjusting these amounts in Q
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Look around and see If you can find another
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publishes prices. Here's our list. and you
will find it here every day in the year except
Sunday:
Choice between Plush or Hair-cloth Parlor
Suite &2S cash. $50 credit. Our entire
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Suites in Wilton Rug-Tapestry-B roeatelle
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the floor below is devoted to Carpets and
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cents Per yard cash-G5 cents per yar1
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every yard Of carpet purchased of us
Tree OF cost. We don't even charge for
the waste In matching figures. Our new line Of
Hugs embraces Smyrna. Wsifon Velvet Fur
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27

IT. nett morning 7 FEEL bright and new and my
com L-- ION - better.
Ny il,tor IL acts gently the stomach. liver
and kir~y- and u pleasant laxative. This drink Is
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You get senl your address for free sample
LANES FAMILY MEDICINE MOVES THE BOWELS
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
New Dates for Trottine Races.

Trotting horsemen met at the Victoria Hotel
in Chicago yesterday and made up new slate
Of dates as follows: sturgis, Mich, July 81 to
August S; Grand Rapids, Mich, August 2 to
u; Fort Wayne, Ind, August IA to 10; indie
pendence. Iowa, August 81 to September 2;
Columbus, Ohio, August 81 to &c; Columbus,
Ind, August % TO September 2; Indianapolis,
September to .; Mason City, Iowa, September
to .; Chicago, September to Is; st. Joseph,
No., September IS to Is; Terre Haute, Ind.
September rs TO 50; Evansville, Ind, Octobe r
2 to Il Nashville, Tenn. October 16 to %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
johnson Challenges Norsenr.

MISSEAPoLIs, MINI. Jan. 27.-John s. John
son. the Minneapolis bicyclist and skater, has
challenged Norseng or any amateur in the
world to race one. three or five miles for the
amateur skating championship of the world
johnson will soon try TO lower all the worlds
records up to ten miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
Donoghue

Donoghue Beats the Record Four Hours
Donoghue finished his attempt to break the
loo-mile skating record yesterday at Stamford,
Conn, in III, lin, SO Los. Franklin had
made S03 miles and Ennis IS miles.
The best previous record for 100 miles Was
that of John Ennis at Chicago-IIh., 37m As
Donoghue thus beats the record by Al, 26m,
8 ass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27

Miliion-Dollar Club House Seized.
NEW YoRK. Jan. T.-The members Of the
Manhattan Athletic Club were astonished yes
terday by the news that Deputy Sheriff Cara
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
rIGHrrsa THE RoBY RACE TRACK.

IsDIASAPoLIs, jan 27.-In the house last
night a resolution was offered declaring the
Roby race track a gambling concern that the
officers Of Lake county, ILL.,, either would not
90 could not suppress, and asking for the ap-
pointment Of . special Committee to
= bill TO remedy the evil. The friends
OF the Roby association were on their
feet in an instant and q motion was made to
refer the resolution TO the committee on rights
and privileges The committee is supposed TO
be friendly to the association and Representa-
tive Sulzer protested against putting the rsso-
luton to sleep Fin q cradle rocked by its
friends" scene OF confusion followed and a
motion to adjourn prevailed. leaving the reso-
luton on the Speakers desk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
LATE SPORTING NEWS
What the Base Ball Players Are
Doing.
CURRENT GOSSIP OF THE TURg
Narrow Escapes Of Guttenburg
Jockeys.

Narrow Escapes at Gutten berg.
Three jockeys had q wonderful escape from
death at Gutenberg yesterday. Their horses
went down in o heap the far turn and the
jockeys fell under them. The accident hap
pened in the first race. Postmaid and Rocket
were running close together, when suddenly the
former went down, throwing young Leigh to
the hard earth with stunning force. Jim Nor
veil. with Griffin in the saddle. stumbled over
the PROSTATE Postmaid, and Doc, with Why
burn riding, piled on top of the pair. Doc
struggled to regain his feet. but failed, and
rolling fell again upon the uncon-
scious Whyburn. pinninR him 10 the earth
Not one of the boys moved and the spectators
believed that theyhad been fatally Injured.
They were conveyed to the jockey room and
Drs. Byrne and Becker carefully examined
them. Griffin's shoulder was bruised and his
eye cut and blackened. Whyburns face
cut and bruised Young Leigh escaped almost
without a scratch. Whyburn was taken seri-
ously Ill little later IN the day. He was bleed
ing internally and the physicians had him re-
moved to st. Mary's Hospital. The
won by Rocket. The accident gave him clean
lead and he was never headed. His odds were
IL to l. The pleasant weather drew large
crowd to the track and the betting was
heavy on every event. The racing was fair and
the track in excellent shape.
May Meet in Boston.
A day or two ago the Boston Athletic Asso-
citation wrote to the leading officials of the
Amateur Athletic Union that it would be de-
lighted to have the union hold its annual meet
ing in their house. The date stipulated for the
meeting is February IL. The Boston A. A. has
arranged TO hold its open games on that date,
and would be overjoyed if the delegates to the
meeting would be their guests at the games and
then deliberate in the evening. The directors
OF the union haven't accepted the invitation
yet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27

her had seized their million-doliar club house
on Wednesday evening and had put Watcher
Stephen Markham in charge.
Charles H. Maxwell. the chairman of the
clubs special reorganization committee, was
asked last evening whether it was true that the
sheriff had seized the clubs property. He said
that il was. He further said The sheriff
called here with the second execution yesterday
and attached the cash receipts Of the house He
afterward relieved the deputy who was in
charge and authorized me to hold the cash re-
ceipts subject TO his order
The business Of the club is now continued
under the supervision Of Mr.. Maxwell There
seems to be a strong possibility that the con-
tempiated reorganization scheme will not go
through and that some other means will have to
be taken to get the club GU. Of its difficulties.
Five judgments. aggregating So 416, were en-
tered yesterday against the club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
Sparring Contests Postponed.

The special sparring contests Of the c. A. C..
which were to have been held on February 4
have been indefinitely postponed. owing to the
withdrawal Of number Of the competitors.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-08
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
KANSAS TO THE FRONT
With Fast and Improved Train Service to Kan
sas Cty, st. loui. Chicago and the
orld's Fair.

Commencing Sunday, May 14th. the
Missouri Pacific railway placed in opera
ton In addition to its present service, an
excellent through train between points in
Southern Kansas and Kansas City, St.
Louis. Chicago amp the " orld's fair. The
new train, No 462, leaves Anthony daily
at ESQ Il. M; Wichita, 900 Il. NJ; FL Do
raGo, 10 a. m; Yates Centre, 1890 p M,
arriving at Kansas City at 5:45 D. m. max
ing direct connections with fast Missouri
Pacific trains TO St. Louis, and with all
lines 10 Chicago
This is probably the most satisfactory
and serviceapie schedule ever placed into
effect between points In Southern Kansas
aud the north and east, and places the
state OF Kansas on au equal footing with
other states IN the matter of fast trains to
the Worlds Fair city. An elegant equip
ment is used in the make up of this special,
aud everything is looked after ;haS will
add TO the comfort of the passengers For
further information in regard to rates,
routes, maps time tables, etc. address
nearest Missouri Pacific railway ticket
agent. or II. C. Townsend. general pas
seuser and ticket agent. st. Louis. Mo, or
E. T. BLECKLEY,
p 6 T. A. Wichita. Kan.
Telephone all, Ia North Main street
dl54 If
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-08
italian and Scotch Church Music.

Good old DR.. Paul of st. Cuthbert's
used to tell how the first Italian music
master who came to Edinburgh, tit was
when DR.. Paul was boy), being a Ro-
man Catholic, had no place then where
to worship on Sunday with his fellows;
and used to wander sadly about the
street on Sundays. One day he was
passing the Iron church, as the service
was drawing to close. The beadle
came to open the outer door, so that
nothing might impede the rush of the
congregatic the moment the last amen
was said (by the minister only.
The lonely Italian drew near the
door, and was startled. He said to the
beadle: What is that horrible noise I
hear?" The beadle, much scandalized,
answered. That's the people praising.
God" 'Do the people think their God
likes to hear that horrible noise?" ''To
be sure: of course He does" The sad
foreigner rejoined: ''Then their God
must have no ear for music" and Scr
shaking his head, he walked
Magazine.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-08
he DECIDED to Reform.

Here is another story illustrative of
the kind nature Of Mr.. George ". Childs
OF Philadelphia: A compositor on the
Ledger fell into the habit OF neglecting
his work on account Of intoxication and
was discharged. His wife came and
pleaded with the philanthropist TO give
him another trial, but Mr. Oh Dis said
that Il was business. not sentiment, and
he could not take him back When she
had gone. however. he sent , man to
learn the circuus1e noes of the family,
and found that she was Woodworking
milliner. struggling TO keep up appear
znces. The next day millinery estab-
iishaent was offered for sale. and Mr.
Childs 5onght, presented II 10 the COM
pos;tor' wife and tod her that although
he could not employ her husband he
could give her the means Of living. The
husband was 50 overs hel-aed tina. he
signed q pledge and has kept II ever
s:nce. and is once zare . faithful WORK
mann. i. World.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-08
THOMAS SHAW,
The Music Man OF Wichita,
129 N. Main Street.
The Atmosphere Of Home.

Household hygiene il by no mean.
limited to sanitary dwellings and suit
able diet and dress. It extends TO what
may be called the atmosphere of the
home and includes the influence OF
thoughts and emotions upon the body
1t is physiological fact that a spirit
of gloom or constant fault-fnding in
the family, beside depressing the spirits.
actually reacts upon the vital forces
Morbid tendencies are strengthened
and incipient diseases are helped To de
veiop in the homes which lack the
healthful stimulus of cheer and kind
ness Violent emotions derange diges-
ton. A child who is allowed to indulge
in fits of anger receives harm IN the
physical as well as the moral nature
It is the exception 10 find nissan
thrope, cynic or chronic grumbler
in the possession of good health. For
hygienic reasons alone. We're there no
higher motive to influence parents. il
paws to food the home with the sun
shine of love- and the joy OF religion
Detroit Free Press
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-08
Whiz,Ied Suenish.

From an investigation OF the whistled
language OF Gornera and other OF the
Canary islands n ]. Lajard concludes
that this IS not a special idiom or \
whistle which tres 70 initiate the Spa u
ish language. but that II Is the Spanish
language strengthened by the aid Of
whistling. By this artiSce-whistiing
and speaking being com binesi while one
or more fingers are held IN the mouth
the sound Of the voice IS carried much
farther than II ordinary speech al
though the words are 50 indistiuet that
strangers cannot understand. The Use
OF whistled language seems 10 have
been more widespread formerly than
now-Roches:er Democrat
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-08
Rlds for Sidewalk

Sealed proposals for the construction of
the following sidewalk las per plans and
specifications on file in the city engineers
office Will be received at this Office until
8 p. IN. June II, 1898:
A 4-foot-wide cinder walk on the west
side OF Charles street from Chicago ave-
nue. to Grand avenue
A 51S-foot-wide cinder walk on south
side Fifteenth street from Fairview avenue
TO Lawrence avenue
A 4-foot-wide cinder walk on west side
of Charles street from Maple street to
Chicago avenue.
A 4-foot-wide walk on south side of
Ninth street from Waco avenue west to
city limits.
Contractor must state price per llneal
foot.
The mayor and council reserve the right
10 reject any or all bids.
{. :. SMITH. CITY Clerk