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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-25
THE HIGHWAY ROBBERY ELL.
Railway Companies Begin work in In
tercst OF the Caldwell Measure.


WASHINGTON. Nov. -. The railroad
and express companies are moving
upon congress in earnest to secure
legislation for their protection
against train robbers, and will make
strenuous efforts Ia secure some ac-
ton in that direction at the approach
ing session. The various railroad and
telegraph companies have already be-
gun Ia lobby in the interest Of
the Caldwell bill introduced dur
ing the extra session. They want
a national law and urge that such a
law only will suffice for their thorough
protection.
The pcnalty imposed by Mr.. Cald-
wells bill for attempts ut train rob
biug is term Of twenty years i'm
pri>onmcnt. The bill has not been dis
cussed in the house. but the senate de-
voted an hour To talk upon the subject,
which was brought up by "A resolution.
and enough was sad to indicate that
the bill viii encounter strong opposi-
ton IL IL ever reaches the senate.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-25

SANDCsKY. o.. Nov. Il News of the
arrest Of John Adan Schirg for the
sinking of the steamer Nevada has
caused great sensation here. Schirg
lives in Sandusky, and after the loss OF
the Nevada was employed on the local
police force until last spring when hc
again went on the lakes. All who
know him give him an excellent char
actcr. He has never appeared 60 have
IIDrc MOI q than he would reasonably
he expected to earn. q. w. Dccrsbach.
enc OF the owners of the Nevada. says
that The charge is totally unfoun lci
and lie would show where every do'l,r
of the money went.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-25

PirTsnrEG. Nov. l7.-I.ast night
three masked men decoyed John koven
from the Schcnlcy Park stables. koveh
was seized and bound, with u revolver
held al his head cnjoiucd perfect Sill
cncc on his part. Two of the robbers
searched kovcn's sleeping room, taking
$40 from under the mattress. When
they had gone koven united his fect
and gave IL the police the names oi
two men whoa he recognized by their
Voices In u short time Samuel curtis
Major johnson and Walter Davis were
arrested charged with the robbery.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-25
GOTHAM CRANK
George Henry stokes says Queen Nic-
toria l. Ills Mother.

toria Is Ills Mother.
Toronto. Ont. Nov. j.. llbcrt Ed
ward ffcitfcr. alias Gcorgr Henry
stokes, II crank who wanted Sir oliver
Mowat To iudorsc Il draft for slOO 900
ON her ma icsty the queea one day last
week, WAS rcmaudcd until Friday
when some of his relatives from Ncm
York will bc here. DR.. Richardson uf
the jail reports him insane
lfcitfcr tells the doctor that he Is Il
Legitimate son of the queen nf Eu-
gland. stolen when - child and brought
up in America; that hc was presented
10 the queen in ls~5 and WAS rccng-
nizcd hy her as one Of her children.
and was entertained for some time at
different palaces llcaSo saws I've has
the authority t. draw upon the keeper
OF the privy purse etc.
Lawyer Nelson -. Mills of this citv
has received u letter from Abraham l..
Jacobs, 40 NASSAU street. Ncw York.
who has acted for Stokes in certain
matters during he past two wears.
About Il month ago. .IacobS saws he re-
ccivcd Il letter inclosing draft for
600 sterling. signed Albert Edward
iiciifer and drawn on sir Henry
l'onsonhr. keeper Of her najc>ty's
privy purse.
The writer asked Jacobs to collect
the money for his account Jacob,
communicated with his correspondent,
in London. who replied on Friday say
ing that the drawer of the draft WAS
unknown and that il would not be-
honorcd.
Stokes has u wealthy mother in New
York, who is afraid "f him and keeps
her address secret. II She dies before
he docs he will havc,;, large fortune.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-25

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 2O..-Four
Chinese who applied at the Office O:
the collector of internal revenue yes
tcryiay were not allowed to regist n
;:ndcr the law extending the rcgistra-
ton provisions of the Gcary act. Use
collector says instructions To issuelcer-
titicatcs or proper blanks for the use Of
applicants have not been received from
the secretary of the treasury. Collector
Quinn took the application and willrc
quest the department to permit him &c
issue the proper certificates.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-25
cRlTlcIsEs CHICAGO SOCIETY.
Prince Serge koikowsky Says Only
Money Commands Respect.


BosToN, Mass, Nov. 20. Prince Serge
Kolkowslly, the Russian commissioner,
who has been lionizcd by Prof. Charles
Eliot Norton and others distinguished
in llarvard's faculty. is cutting a wide
Swath in loStou's ;nncino~t society.
Though not strictly II dude in appear
ance. he i able To attract the ''SWells'
about him. and al his society lecture
saturday they applaudcd his impress
SionS of Chicago's rudcncS~. ii" said
this Of Chicago:
ut may hc un%ratcful after all the
rourtcsi,> shown me by many delight
ful people there. hut Chicago Is simply
hideouS Il is heart brea king. And
the people out there do not see il.
Their lives are but Il upnotonous
series nf forms they perform life.
they do not live il. They have the
symbols. but do not think inihcm: do
not make them real; do not actually
know how To live. | never SAW such
inccSeant activity for such small prizes.
| suppose If one lives lougcuough with
uglincSS one forgCts beauty. hut the
people Of Chicago seem To glory in
their grotesquc buildings. their busy.
empty lives and the. are not only
rrconclrd t. .ug!inc>S. hut they nonAt
of it.
Chicago j. one of the great capitals
of the world to-day. and She has an
nrstoc.acy "f wealth. which amISrs IL
self i'll such 4 busy and dIcary way.
was six months, in Chicago. and went
q good deal INTO society ut first. and in
other ways saw much of the better
classes there. and | never once heard
any one mention Il book. They buy
and sell. and call and dine. and that il
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-25

OswEG", y. T., Nov. 1.-The
tchooncr Flora Emma. Capt. Thomas
Fox of Fort Hope. Ont. with IA 900
feet of lumber, broke from her moor
ings in the outer harbor during the
terrible gale last night and went
ashore near the shore end of the enst
breakwater. The crew was rescued
by the life savers. The tug Eliza j.
Bedford went out into the storm e.
save the vessel. She laborcd heavily,
burst stcampipc, and driftcd help
lessly ashore alongside the schooner.
Capt. Featherstonbaugh of the tug was
washed overheard and drowned. Both
tug and vessel are q total loss,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-25
Rev. V. V. Holmes Installed =, Rural

burrALo, y. V, Nov. lG. Rev. Van
Nranken Holmes, formerly assis,an,
rector OF DIR. Suudcrland's church.
Washington, was installed rs pastor of
Westminster Presbyterian church in
this city last night in the presence of
II large congregation. The installation
sermon was delivered by Rev. John
Mcclellan Holmes of Albany, father of
the newly installed pastor. Rev. Dir
iiuDeli delivered the charge to the pas
Tor, and Rev. Tennis :. IIamlin az
washington charged the congregation.
After the services reception was given
TO Mr. and Mrs. Holmes in the church
parlors e''"' ="
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-25
NUNEz TAKES POISON.
President or the rnItcd States of Colnm-
lin said to Iiavc Attempted Suicide

New NoisK. Nov. H.. 4 Panama spc
cial says: 1t i said that Gen. H.
Nuucz. president of the nitcd States
of Colnmhia. recently swallowed poison
II is alleged by his friends that the
poison was taken Ivy mistake but IN
other circles it is thought that the
president acted with dclibCrat:on. The
assertion is made that the act was due
I" Ill health and increasing political
from il,S
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-25

TOPEKA, Kan. Nov. i,.-i nder
=, remptory order from Washington
BcrnaId Kelly turned over the Iopcnn"
pension agency To ex-tiov. Gcorgc W.
click ut the close of business yestcruay'
IL was understood whcl Clicks aP-
pu'ntnrnt was mad the transie'
should not take place until Dec. =
Why this plan was not carried OUT %
unknown here.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-25
Elre ut Fergus Enlls.

FEmrS FALLS. Mimi, Nov. 10. nc
Page nouriug mills and elevator. W.T.,
80. OCu bushels of wheat, were burnc'.
this morning. The mill was operated
by the George Tilcston Milling com
pany. Loss ON mill, S15.0oD: insurance
81, 800: los, on wheat and stock, SSo''
OUu: insurance. .S.l 900.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-25
Gen. EusI IL Imlroyinr,

NiIoQrA. Wis. Nov. "O.--icn. Eusk' :
case has assumed II much more hopeful
outlook in the last twcnty-four hours.
He slept well last night without th"
aid of opiates and rested well yes
tcr,.ay lie has taken and retained
some solid food during the day. His
physicians arc now quite confident of
his recovery unless some unlocked for
complications arise.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-25

EEENf. Nov. Is. Right Hon. Sir
Robert u. -. Moricr. British ambassa.
dor to Russia. did at Mon,rrux. ON the
Lake of Geneva. lie had been in in
health for some time past and was com.
"iIcu To leave his post AT st. Peters
burg to seal; u more beneficial clinat.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-25

PANA. III. Nov. $50. v FenweI'
e. Goa dry goods and clothing store
w,,s robbed last night. The thieves
tool, about $500 worth Of Goods, Eaui-
ing them away in wagon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who, live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
it has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
BRUNSWICK FULL OF CHEER.
The Fourth Day Without New Case
A Death at the Cannp.

Brunswick, Ca, Nov. 27.-No new cases
Of fever were reported to-day, and only
one discharge e, Artow Gelow white.
Only four patients remain under treat
ment now, one white and three colored.
One patient, w. Thornton, a white sailor,
at Camp Detention, died there yesterday.
A postmortem confirmed the diagnosis of
yellow fever as the cause of his death
Brunswlck's streets are crowded with
returning male refugees. In five DAYS
four tfths of the entire population will
be back. General good cheer prevails.
Every body is happy over the approaching
end of the epidemic-the announcement
of the end of the epidemic will be made
in six days more.
Four days have elapsed since any new
cases have been announced
The crowds returning have given great
impetus to business and it will rapidly
recover from the effects of the epidemic.
Everyone seems determined to pull for
the best interest of the port without re
gard 70 politics or personal feelings The
result viii prove of wonderful advantage
in building up Brunswick and all in
terested are correspondingly happy.
Brunswick is alive tonight and en-
thusiasm runs high Returned refugees
and citizens are joining hands, and con
graduating one another over the end of
the epidemic, while Lee Godfrey with the
Glynn county cOlOred corneU band, is pa
rading the streets playing for all they are
worth. Everybody is happy and large
crowd congregated in front of Wallace's
restaurant, while the band serenaded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
OCALA POLITICS.
The Fight Over the Nomination for
Mayor and Aldermen

Ocala. Fla, Nov 21-The city nomi-
mating convention IS OILY a few days
distant, and owing 70 difference in sentl-
ment there is considerable excitement on
the question Of who is 10 Be mayor. A
week ago il was conceded that Mayor
AcC anOthy would DE- his own successor,
for did not the Second ward instruct for
him Since then great desire has cropped
OF 70 nominate another nan. Capt z B.
Richardson. He says NcCanOthy IS
good enough for him and represents the
best element Of the city.
In the Fourth ward there has been
Vigorous protest against the name Of
Harry Y GOss for alderman though
having received the nomination last
wednesday night BY ma iOrity.
n independent meeting has been held.
h X. smith nominated a committee ap-
pointed 10 confer with the ward commit
tee 20 call another ward citizens meeting,
which, having been declined. the lnde-
pendent fight will 60 on and the contest
VIII be fierce and bloody. 20 keep up the
sanguinary notion and reputation Of the
ward.
Mr.. Goss seems so obnoxious to some of
the citizens Of the ward that the leading
taxpayer IN it said money would be no
object 70 hin if it would bring about
Goss' defeat.
From present indications it looks as if
Mr.. Charles Rhiemour. Of the extensive
dry goods house of c. Rhiemour & Bro,
viii be the city's alderman at large.
Mrs. Mary Joiner's body was brought
here Sunday morning from Jacksonville
By her daughter, Mrs. Corrie, and inter
red in the city cemetery Sunday after
noon.
Ocala now has a reform temperance
club which meets every two weeks in the
court house.
Col Hickman and family. returned
Saturday from Missouri, where they
passed the summer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
THE HAGEY INSTITUTE, OF
SAVANNAH,

viii cure the Liquor, Opium, Morphine Co
caine and Tobacco Diseases. 1t has made in
this city Permanent cure of more than
THIRTY who were under the domination Of
the liquor curse, and it can convince the most
skeptical of its ability to do what it promises.
1t invites an examination into its work and
testimonials. 1t guarantees to cure the most
hopeless, if he really desires to be cured.
Its officers and directors are among our best
known citizens, whose names ought to be a
guarantee of our sincerity and reliability.
Rooms in the Lyons Block, corner Brough-
ton and Whitaker Streets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
a NeRro KiIled.

Albany. Ga, Nov. 27-About II o'clock
this morning Warren Parrish and Tom
Drake, two negroes Of this city, got into
an alteration, which resulted in the
death of Parrish. Parrish started to-
ward Drake with piece Of iron, when
Drake knocked him backward with a bill
let Of wood Parrishs head struck a
rock as he fell, and it is thought that his
fall on the rock killed him. Drake tried
to escape, but was arrested and jailed.
The row originated over a woman.
Mrs. Henry Whitman. an artistic designer
Of book covers. can finish two covers a week
and she receives from s. 10 $50 for each de.
sign.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP co,

SAVANNAH, GA, Nov. q, 1898.
Steamship Nacoochee being temporarily
withdrawn, the following sauings to New
York are proposed in place of the published
schedules:
Chattahoochee, Tuesday, Nov. %, 9p. m.
Kansas City, Thursday, Nov. SO, 1920 a. m.
City OF Birmingham, Saturday, Dec. ,, p. m,
Tallahassee, Monday, Dec 4, 8 p. m.
City of Augusta, Tuesday, Dec. 5, p. m.
Chattahoochee, Thursday, Dec. :, 5 p. m.
Kansas City, Saturday, Dec. 9, 6 p. m.
Sailings from New York, unless otherwise
notified, are to continue on Monday, Wednes-
day. Friday and Saturday.
C. G. ANDERSON, Agent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
PROCLAMATION,

CITY OF SAVANNAH
MAYORS OFFICE. Nov. p. 1898. (
Whereas. 1t is meet and proper that we
should return thank%to Almighty God for his
m lnifOld blessings. I hereby issue this my
proclamation. appointing THURSDAY. Nov.
20 1893. as day for thanksgiving and PRAYER.
and invite my fellow-ciuzens to lay aside
their secular yocatiOns on that day and repair
TO their respective places Of worship and give
thanks to Almighty God for the preservation
Of health ana the many blessings vOuchsafed
to this community.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the
City Of Savannah this eth day of Novem-
Der, 1898.
srr JOHN j. MCDONOUGH.
Mayor.
Attest: FRANCIS E. REBARER,
Clerk OF Council
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28

the proprietor IS q token Of their app-z-
ciario1 o. the aid he rendered the poor
PEOPLE during the siege in -Ee way a free
meals. soups and l1--ls1De1ts for the
SICK. and afterwards the band psrsoed
The streets until so O'Clock and brought
out large crowd q people
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

FITZPATRICK The relatives and friends
% Mrs. Mary Fitzpatrick are respectfully IN
Fited 20 attend the funeral Of her son. II Ran
CIs d. from MS late residence No le Con
gress street, THIS Tuesday, AFTERNOON
al 3 o clock
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
SAVANNAH LODGE X. OF P, NO. Sc

Brothers. You are HEREBY summoned to
meet at Castle Han TUESDAY. Nov. =. ST
go p m. 10 pay the last tribute Of respect TO
our deceased brother. HUGH n. URoUHART-
4 prompt attendance requested. Sister
lodges invited. BY order OF Chancellor Com
mander Z D. MILTIER-
Il. Z. ROBINSON. K. Of R and 5
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
MEETINGS.

OGIETHORPE LODGE so. I.IO.O.F
A meeting Of this lodge viii be he'd THIS
EVENING al 500 clock at Odd Fellows
Han corner state and Barnard streets
The Third Degree viii De conferred.
Every member is earnestly requested 70
attend.
L BOWEN, y G
JAMEs VIZ BERsCHoI. Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
Thanksgiving I'D the Exnosition.

Augusta, Ga, Nov 27.-Speaker Crisp
will be at the Augusta Exposition on
Thanksgiving day, and the state house
officers and legislature will attend in
body.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
DRY GOODS.
CROHAN & DOONER,
Our Seasons second shipment Of Foreign
and Home Made Black and CuIorss
Dress Goods have arrived and

w" i0eHg WI lHSPE5tl6hI
English Cheviot Suitings at
DC; worth 4Oc a yard.
English Armure Suitings at
39c; worth SOC a yard.
English Pin Check Suitinos
at 42c; worth 6Oc.
English Homespun Suitings
at 43c; worth Csc.
40 in. all wool Surah Serges
at 53c; worth 75c.
46 in. all wool French Win.
cords at 75c; worth 81.
Also an elegant line of nov.
elites in all the newest
WeaveS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.


NOTICE TO CITY COURT JURORS.
Jurors need not appear until WEDNES-
DAY the 29th inst. at IOa m. By order Of
a. H MAC DONELL,
Judge C. c. S.
WM. P. BAILEY, Clerk c. C. (.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
FOR THE
FOOT BALL MATCH,

Between the teams of the University Of
Georgia and the Savannah Amateur Athletic
Association, TO take place next Thursday, we
have had made for complimentary distrbu-
tion, pennants with the colors of each team
These pennants we expect to-morrow-All
lovers Of the sport are cordially invited to
come and get ono and encourage their favorite
team by wearing it's colors.
FALK CLOTHING co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28

Priestley's Fine Mourning
Goods.
Priestley's Silk Warp Hen,
riettas.
Priestley's Silk Warp and
all wool Tamise.
Priestley's Figured and
Brocaded Henriettas.
Fine all wool Silk Finished
Henriettas.
Fine Russian and French
Serges.
Fine English Storm Serges.
Fine English Hopsackings.
.COurtdufd'6 En0'i6h (raDe6
JOuin'6 Fine hid Gloves.
.....! P2Fii !:s!! 5 Mourning l yei'5.
Maazzgzmn5
1877 BROUGHTON STREET.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
EpIEGES

N~---~-~---~-~-~-----~-~
MOEEL-SCHWAA 4 Oh the l4th
inst a. the bishops residence % the Rev
Wm- Mccarthy. Mr. J. =. NOREL. r., to Miss
y. ~CHWAAB. No cards.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28

GOOD LIQUORS AND WINES.
Our stock of Whistles, Brandies, Gins,
RUNS and Wines are celebrated of old for
being absolutely pure and melIowed by
age. We sell only pure articles and at bot
tom prices, and have a large assortment.
All orders receive assured prompt and
careful attention.
HENRY SOLOMON & son,
1S6, 1873, 100 and 1872 Bay Street,
Savannah, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28

HOLIDAY GIFTS.
Opening OF this seasons novelties in
BOOKS, DOLLS, TOYS, GAMES
AND FANCY GOODS,
Tuesday, Nov. 70.
Souvenir given to every one,
f. NJ. Common,
Bull and Broughton Streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
SPECIAL NOTICE.
once BRYAN and Whitaker streets

SPECIAL NOTICE TO MERCHANT
TAILORS.
Bids will be received until Nov. 80, 1898, by
the undersigned to supply dark blue uniforms
for the Workingmen's Benevolent Associa.
tion to the number of about $50 or more Right
to reject any and all bids. Please send sam
pies and communications to
CHAS. COOKE,
No. 46 East Broad Street, Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
LOST.

LOST.
From my buggy, between State and Hull
Streets, one box INFANTA EULALIA
and one box LIE PANTO CIGARS. The
finder will be literally rewarded by Ieav-
ing them at 81 Bull street.
j. HORACE GORDON.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
SAVANNAH LODGE 1873. b. 20. ELKs

A regular meeting Of this lodge will be held
THIS Tuesday EVENING at 6 O'Clock, in
Elks Hall. Lyons Block
w. P. BAILEY, Exalted Ruler.
Z. F. WHITCoNB. Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-28
DIVISION No. 1. ANCIENT ORDER OF
HIBERNIANS.

Members Of Division No / A. O. H, will
assemble at their hall. corner Of Bryan and
AOercoFn streets at 2;30 o'clock sharp THIS
AFTERNOON to paT the last tribute Of re-
spect 10 our deceased brother, FRANCIS J.
FITZPATRICK Members Of Division No. >
are cordially invited TO attend. BY order
p. J. o Common, President.
j. j. CORIsH. Secretary.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-19
TURF TOPICS.

Lucky Baldwin strongly contemplates
retiring from the turf
August Belmont has been elected
member of the board of control.
Will Kerr, 2:o74, and May Marshall,
200, are two very promising PAGERS.
Pixley holds the record for the fastest
sixth heat ever trotted in race Time.
2:00g.
Nancy Hanks trottcd for percentage
Of the gate at Washington park, and her
share was over $1,000
T. Loates leads tho English Jockeys
with 1l5 successes. NJ. Cannon has
placed 122 wins to his credit.
Alx captured So, coo at the Washing
ton park trotting meet, the largest sum
taken into camp by one horse.
The New York World will give val
liable cup to the winner of IL 20 mile race
between thoroughbred and bicyclist.
Kingston has been running seven years,
has started III times, and in all that
time has never been unplaced in but two
races.
The largest American stock farm de-
voted to the breeding of trotting horses
is that at Palo Alto, Cal, and the next
in size is the Jewett farm in Kansas.
Tom King, the horse thief, is Il woman
Of 20 or more years and was the wife Of q
liveryman and horse dealer of Guthrie,
0. t. She is the daughter of n Cherokee
Indian.
The sheriffs of London since 1884 have
annually paid into the British exchequer
six horseshoes, with the proper number
of nails, as rent for piece Of ground in
the parish of st. Clements.