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The evening times., 1896-05-19
PIGEON FLY on SUNDAY.
Trouble About the Timing of "Wall
~ Bird.

Trouble About the Timing OF "Wau
IA" Bird.
The winner of the pigeon race on Sun
day, from Kingstree, s. c., has not yet
been declared, owing to the fact that the
race secretary has not yet determined what
to do concerning the time made by one OF
the birds of Howard c. wall, who had
twelve in the fly. Wall himself was not in
the city, having spent the day on his farm
in the country, beyond BenDing.
The timers who went to Walls loft to
watch for the return of his birds, began
their watch at 2:45 without having ex-
amined the loft to see whether any of the
birds entered in the race had returned. At
$50 the timers went intothe loft, and then
noticed one Of the birds.
The rules require the. timers to report
the time at which they first see bird in
to loft. So, in Wallis case, the timer re.
ported $50, but coupled with his report
is the following statement Began watch
at 2:45, and saw no bird enter, but on
going into the loft at $50 found Wall
a." Taking the time of arrival at
$50, when the timer first saw the bird,
Wall would not be the winner; but no other
bird of this race made as good time a S 2:45.
The next Wall bird to arrive was reported
at 4:O6
The evening times., 1896-05-19
STUART GOING TO MEXICO.
He Is Reticent Upon the Object of
His Visit to That Country.

Houston, Tex, May 19.-Dan Stuart
passed through the city yesterday en- route
to the city of Mexico. While he would not
admit that it was the object of his visit,
there S no doubt from what he says thathe
is going to arrange for a pugilistic battle
ground.
Fitzsimmons' signature to the articles
with Corbett ha not been obtained, but 1t
seems probable, from what Stuart says,
that he will be able to bring the two
gladiators together. His visit to Mexico is
TO satisfy himself that if the fight is ar
ranged, he will be able to pull it off, and
that he can offer a guarantee to the prin-
cipals.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
Georgetown Game Postponed

Philadelphia, May l9.-Thc third game
of the Pcnnsylvania-Georget baseball
series. which was to have been played on
Franklin Field on Wednesday. May 90, has
been postponed to some future date. The
action was taken under the Instructions of
the University OF Pennsylvania athletic
committee, as several members OF the Penn
sylvania team have examinations on the
Goth. The game willprobably bepla yed dur
ing commencement week.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

-Four hundred and seventy-seven entries
was the total for the three days OF racing
of the opening OF the national circuit meet
ing in San Francisco, and OF this number
$50 started in the events
For'y-eight heats Were run at the three
days OF racing in deciding the starters for
the seven prOfes sional events and ten anna
teur races.
The total value ofprizes given a tthe three.
lays was 81 l.512. and of this amount 500
III good Uncle Sans gold went to the pro-
fessional riders. Twelve men figured in the
prize list in this, the first report of the
season of 1896
The evening times., 1896-05-19
Released From Debtors Prison

Detroit, Mich. May 1e.-Phillip Curro,
an Italian wholesale fruit dealer, who has
been confined to the county Jail since July
last year, as an alleged fraudulent debtor,
was released yesterday on order of cir
cult court commissioner CurrO was ar
rested on complaint of New York firms,
who claimed he had surreptitiously disposed
Of thousands of dollars worth of goods
to avoid payment OF his debts. He has
been in jail at the expense of these cred
itors. Curro was able to convince the
commissioner that he has no money.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
TOPICS OF THE TURF.
Ponce de Leon won at Barksdalc yester
day.

Ponce de Leon won at Barksdalc yester
day.
Renaissance failed 10 win yesterday.
Second place was captured b. head, with
odds Of to 1 for place.
Jockey McHugh was indefinitely sus-
pended yesterday at Sheffield.
Rondo 10 owcrcd the track record ut Louis
vile yesterday, covering n mile in 40 1-2.
The Commoner, 4 6 to 5favoritc, rau SEQ
ond.
Kamsin, a 2 TO 8 favortc, was beaten at
Sheffield yesterday by Nikita.
At Barksdale yesterday Mate, rank
outsider, quoted at % to 1 at post time,
won The third race by uosc from Juliet
with Marguerite ii third. Kazan was q
6to fayoritc.
Sweden, In a maiden three ycar-old event
at Windsor yesterday, at 30 Ia / . won in q
cantcr. Daffodil, at the same track aud
odds, won the second event.
1t was her first appearance this year
The evening times., 1896-05-19
On the Conduit Road

On the Conduit Road
yesterday a gentleman
said he could name every
wheel that went by, no
matter how swiftly. He
actually named a few
flashily- hued 'bikes,
then stopped. although
about fifteen others sped
pass. When a S k e d
why he failed to men
ton their names he
merely remarked that
lit only needed nalf an
eye to know a COLUM-
BIA avith0At naming
it,"
The evening times., 1896-05-19

Johnson's defeat by NORM will, of course,
be a great disappointment to his American
admirers. though it was hardly unexpected
by those who know his capabilities best. He
is not strong competitive rider, and easily
discouraged, and the reported actions oftb
crowd must have unnerved him badly. =.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

Miss Harriet Rev, of the University of
Chicago, will compete IN singles at the
national tennis tournament for women at
Wissahickon Heights, Philadelphia, June
16. Miss Rev will go either as the rep
-esentative of the Varsity or the Kenwood
Country Club, of which she won the cham
piOnship last year.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
Saw Filler and Knife Grinder Wanted

The United States Civil Service Com
mission will hold an examination in this
city on May 20 to fill a vacancy in the
Government Printing Office for the posi-
ton of saw filler and knife grinder. The
position requires mechanic who is skilled
In the use of emery wheels and understands
the tempering of steel. The practical ques-
tons viii require a knowledge such as
practical machinist requires. The salary
of the position is $500 per diem.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

Among the riders arrested for "scorch-
ing on the Coney Island cycle path on Sun
day was Charles Murphy. who leaves this
country tomorrow as a member of Willis
Troy's European team. He was released,
as Capt. Needam, of the Kings County
Wheelmen, offered the required bail.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
well-Known Turfman in Trouble.

Lexington, KY, May 19.-George Brad
ley, one Of the Bradley brothers, q we'll
known turfinan, had row yesterday with
Griff A. White, stable hand, which re-
suited in Bradley iabbing a pitchfork into
Whites head. causing injuries from which
he died. Bradley was arrested
The evening times., 1896-05-19
AMONG THE AMATEURS.

The Farmers and the Corcorau Cadets
played an Interesting game OF baseball on
5he Monument lot Saturday evening before
a large crowd of their friends. The Farm
ers won by the score of TO 8. The fea-
sure of the game was the pitching Of
Leonard, the Cadets making but four sin
giles. The batteries were Clark and Walters
for the Cadets and Leonard and Sherman
for the Farmers. Mr.. Meany was the UNI
pire.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
bertrand Knocked Mccall Out.

Lemont, ILL.,, May 19.-Barncy Mccall.
the Canadian lightweight, was Knocked out
here last night in the eighteenth round by
Joseph Bertrand, the California bantam.
The contest was for $3.50 q side.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
wHITECAP OUTRAGES.
Negro Farmer Killed, His Family
Driven Forth and House Burned.

NtHTO FHT11HT hIIieu' I1lS FHT1I1y
Driven Forth and House Burned.
Pine Bluff, Ark, May 19.-The house OF
Raymond Jones, Il prosperous negro farm
or, near Tamo, was entered Sunday night
by three masked Whitecaps and Jones was
shot and killed by one of them. Jones'
wife and children Were, by threats of vio-
lence, forced toleavc the house, after which
she dwelling was burned with the remains.
Officers were sent from this city yester-
day to track the fiends, but have been I'M
successful up to this time. The cause of
the outrage is unknown.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

A new quadricycle is out that differs ma
.erially from similar ma chimes familiar to
wheelmen. 1t consists OF a frame of two
straight bars in line with each other. two
crank shafts upon each bar. having each
a sprocket wheel, single chain connect
ing the remaining sprOcket wheel. This
Is remarkably light in weight
for its size. it having been specially de-
signed to make the construction as simple
as possible.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

The sophomore and freshman classes of
the University OF Pennsylvania will hold
their annual track games this afternoon
at 8 O'Clock on FRANKLIN Field.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
CYClERS OFF FOR EUROPE
Some of Them Go for Gold and
Some for Pleasure.
AMERICAN PRIZES SMALL

More Given to the Third Man In
France Than to Winner in the
United States-Brtttsh Bfcyc cleS
Must Be Made Lighter-Dr. Lynn
Abbott ON Sunday Cycling.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

The Boundary Stars, Jr., defeated the
Mile Limits, Jr., Saturday, by n score OF
s to 8. The features was the battery of
Kelleher and Bayne. The Boundary Stars,
Jr., would like to hear from all teams
in the District under fourteen years of age.
Address all challenges to Walter Re ynolds,
2254 Eleventh street northwest.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
Yesterdays Results.

Washington o, Louisville 3.
Boston 5, st. Louis 2.
Cincinnati 8, Philadelphia b.
Cleveland A, Baltimore 8.
Chicago 10, New York j.
Pittsburg- Brooklyn-raln.
The evening times., 1896-05-19


DEAD loads of comfort
and GOODNESS in the
Serge Suit. Every man
should have one.
Select yours from the
largest and best stock in the
city-here. The prices are
low enough to fetch you.
How about a Flannel,
Linen, or Crash Suit?
PARKER, BRIDGET 4 CO.
ClOthiers, 315 7th st.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

In speaking about wheelmen running
down pedestrians a well-known rider says:
pedestrians are absolutely ignorant of the
purpose Of the bicyclebell. Itsringing is not
20 warn people out of the way, but to
notify them to stand still. All those who
hear the bell should instantly stop and it
is the legal and moral duty of the cyclist
TO see that he misses them. Nearly all the
accidents in the streets by reason of BIZ
cycles are oCcasioned by the efforts of
pedestrians 10 get out OF the way. II the
walkers will only stand still when the hi,
cycle bell is sounded the accidents will
CEASE
The evening times., 1896-05-19

GARNER defeated Champion Ives in the
first game OF the international billiard
tournament in Chicago last night, by the
score of 800 TO 297.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

Sanger will make his first appearance
this season in the races at Bosto on Nav 30.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
TIMES JUVENILE LEAGUE
Interest Increasing as Opening
Day Draws Near.
MEET AGAIN TOMORROW

Large Number of Teams to Select the
Successor of the B. Il o. Stars From.
Clubs to Decide for Themselves
the Conditions to Govern the Win
ming Of the Trophy.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

Any man can have a fit in Fischer's store
II he wants 1t In the way of a Truss. Right
prices. 6:3 7ih ST.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
Gnnies To-day.
.llA

Washington ut LOUISVILLE.
baltimore at Cleveland.
Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
Brooklyn at Pittsburg.
New York at Chicago.
Boston at st. LOUIS.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
GENERAL SPORTING NOTES.

1t is said that F. II. Boblen, the famous
Germantown cr!cketer, is devotng more
time 10 golf this year than to cricket
The evening times., 1896-05-19

as many again in succession, which is inc
erratic kind Of ball they have been playing
since 1890. That kind OF playing VIII,
however, never capture Il pennant, for' 10
use a bit Of trottlng pariancc, 1T Is the
steady-going fellow, who does not go I'D
spurts, fairly flying at times, then gong
up in the air, and vice versa. that winsln the
end"
The evening times., 1896-05-19

The remarkable activity in the bicycle
;rade during the past six months is caus-
ing an Industrial revolution at Birming-
ham and other centers in England. Thou
sands OF skilled mechanics have deserted
the gunmaking and other Industries for
The bicycle factory, where they are work
ing double time and are earning big wages.
Incidentally American bicycles are max
ing headway there. At first they were
strongly condemned.
The Chronicle observes. in this connec-
tion, that British makers must reduce the
weight and simplify the adjustment OF bi-
cuCles or suffer greatly from comparison
with the American wheels which are five
10 seven pounds lighter
The evening times., 1896-05-19
phia, on May % instead of Charlie johnson,
who was unable to get in shape.

"Scaldy Bil'' Quinn and Dick Baker,
New York colored boxer, fought ten
rounds in the latter place Saturday night
The evening times., 1896-05-19

Pitcher Foreman of the frtsnurGs, mas
been laid off without pay I'll he gets INTO
shape to pitch good ban.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

Joe walcott has signed an agreement TO
fight Tom Tracey in England some time in
November for purse Of $1,000. walcott
will meet "Scaldy Bill'' Quinn of Philadel-
The evening times., 1896-05-19
Loeb & Hirsli,
Outftters.
Cool

in a thin Serge Suit is
not difficult. $50, $40,
SIP, etc.
A double-breasted Skele-
ton Serge Coat - blue or
black - with White Duck
Trousers and Belt to match
is tempting at $5,25.
Tow linen "a complete
Suit It's very fashionable
dress for men-here it is
Sc. 90.
A line of 50. SO Trousers
all wool - neat effects, is
moving fast at 81. 95.
Straw Hats - Summer
Shirts.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
ALONG THE BASE LINES.

.picc.'' Ward accepted ten chances yes
terday without an error ana Haoe sipiie
and Il double.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
AMONG THE PUGILISTS.
Walter Johnson, the Philadelphia bantam
boxer, would like to get on a match with
Frank Mccall of Wilmington.

kid" Lavignc's manager. Sam Fitzrat-
rick. says that Lavigne will not fight Dick
Burge unless Burge will weigh in at the
stipulated weight, 13S pounds.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

My recipe for keeping cool dur
ing the dog dayS-wear ole of
those $l.75 Negligee Shirts I'm SELL
ing for $1.25.
WELLS. 14ll Pa. Ave.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

In the ten games played by Burrell he
failed to get at least one hit IN only two.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

A Boston paper makes the assertion
that negotiations between the New York
Club and Pitcher Rusie have progressed so
far that n uniform for the latter has been
ordered. If this does not indicate that the
breach is healing, what does it signify?
What other player could wear a uniform
measured for Rusie and have it fit?
The evening times., 1896-05-19

There are 653 entries in the Chicago
Decoration Day road race as against SCI
last year.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

The European emigration will be unusually
heavy this week. The wheelmen const-
tute no small part of the contingent. The
prizes offered on foreign tracks have acted
as a most powerful magnet to American
riders, and the haste manifested in getting
to the other side is remarkable.
The tourist element will be unusually
heavy, and on board the big American
liner st Paul, which leaves New fork to-
moro %, will be score OF enthusiasts. who
will attempt to do" Europe awheel before
the season is over.
Prominent among these are Mrs. George
Brown Allen, daughter OF W. b. Bro wn,
banker, OF Deia ware, o., aud Miss Gertrude
Smith, one OF the members or the SIX
Smith Sisters Concert Company. The two
are prominent in social circles in the ONO
town The fair travellers Will wear While
awheel suits of rough serge, gray in color,
with REFER coat, heavy low tan shoes, dark
leggings, Tam O'Sbauter hats and heavy
gauntiets.
Another distinguished cyclst who will
cross on the st. Paul is G. Ernesto Del
Panza, cX-italian champion. MI DelfanZa
: tempted hy the unusually large prizes Of
:ered by the managers OF the European
tracks He has been through Europe be-
fore. and he knows full we'll the difficult
ties TO be encountered, as well as the good
things to be secured. =
II expect to come ba ok in the fall says
Mr.. Del Panza. with my pockets lined with
gold. / i'll have a weeks start OF the ether
professional men. The Murphy boys and
several others will leave on the Wednesday
following. and a week gained and put TO
good advanta Ge in the training line will do
ne lots of good. France especially Will be
the Mecca of the American riders tins sed-
son. The prizes run as high as $500 TOR the
winner and $3.50 for the third man. The
latter sum is more than is awarded first
man in many of the American races. In
Austria. Germany, Italy and other countries
the prizes are equally valuable. and there
IS no reason why some of them should not
fall to the lot OF those from this side.''
The evening times., 1896-05-19

Jockey McHugh was indefinitely sus-
pended yesterday at Sheffield.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

Stafford played at short for New York
Yesterday, ConnaughtoD covering left fleid.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

Boys" said Chris Won der Abe, ''decs
monkey doodle pizness must shdop. Eef
lie Club finishes lasd. you finish lasd-you
finish lasd mid your seleries. Und eef
fiud one of you players dalkin' to rebcrters,
! fine him heavy. Eef you hev drouble;.
don't do anyding mid 'em bud keep 'ein.
Now. so and blay ball, and ecf you con'd,
you wou'd get bayed.''
The evening times., 1896-05-19

Kamsin, a 2 to favoritc, was beaten at
Sheffield yesterday by Nikita.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

Bonner is hitting the ball very hard sine'
he has left the BrOoklyns.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

Jovce will probably be n fixture at sec.
ond base. and Crooks may be farmed out to
Grand Rapids
The evening times., 1896-05-19

s,ivetts has never pitched a winning
game i'll Philadelphia.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-18

they were on the same footing after
March II, 1862. The demand notes
were, however, receivable in the rove-
nucs Of the government and the green
backs We're not. That was the only legal
difference.
That gave rise to the difference in the
values Of the two classes Of notes during
the war and up to October, 1878, whom
the government began to receive the
grccnbacks in the revenues.
The late Judge Martin, i'll his work
on ''The Money Of Nations" cites nu-
morous examples Of the efficacy of the
rcCeiyability on the part Of the govern
ment i'll maintaining money at par. On
page 1GS he says:
ANY paper money issued by the
United States and made receivable for
all debts due the government will al
ways be preferred to coin.
Every step Of United States history
under the constitution proves this:
81. The notes Of the first bank Of the
United States, from 1891 until 1911,
were made by the law creating the bank
full legal tender for all debts due the
United States, whether the bank paid
coin on not. These notes We're always
preferred to coin.
''2. The treasury notes issued, with
and without interest, in 1912, 1918,
1914 and 1915 were full legal tender for
all debts due the government, and Gal
latin and Campbell, secretaries of the
treasury, say were equal to coin, though
the banks opposed them as they do legal
tender notes now (lSS0).
"3. The notes of the bank Of the
United States from 1916 until 1886
were made by the law creating the
banks full legal tender for all debts due
the United States. They We're for 20
years, at home and abroad, better than
and preferred to coin. From 1887 until
184S the treasury notes Of the United
States, to the amount of nearly 500,
100000, with and without interest,
were not only par with but preferred to
coin, for the reason that the law made
them receivable for all debts due the
United States.
~. In 1867 congress authorized the
issue Of $40, GOO, 900 treasury notes,
which the law made full legal tender
for all debts due the government. They
We're equal with and preferred to coin.
80. In 1861 and 1862, before the is
sue Of legal tender notes. congress issued
$50, 600, 900 demand notes. They We're
payable in coin, but at first they were
not made legal tender for debts due the
government They went to discount,
though payable in coin. But when, by
the order of Secretary Chase, they were
made receivable fer duties on imports,
they We're at once not only equal with
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-18
LIVE QUESTIONS.
A Series of Articles Contributed by
Advanced Thinkers.
THE DEMAND NOTES OF 1861 AND
1862

1862.
The discussion Of the money question
seems to pcryude the very air in all
parts Of the country. get letters CON
tinually asking the status of the first
$50, ,000 600 Of United States treasury
notes (known as demand notes) issued
during the war.
In reply l Will state that the first
$50, co., 600 was authorized by the act
of July II, 1861. Another issue of $l0,- =
600, 600 was authorized by the act of
Feb. ~, 1862. These two issues made
the $50, 600, coo of notes i'll question.
They did not bear interest and were
not at first legal tender. They wero
legally redeemable i'll coin ION de-
mand, which caused them to be called
"demand notes" But as the coin Of
the country disappeared during the first
six months Of the war they could not
be redeemed in coin, SO they began to
depreciatc. In this emol goncy the secre-
tary of the treasury ordered them to be
received for duties on imports. AS soon
as they were thus received they rose to
par with coin. In addition to being re-
ceivcd i'll the revenues of the govern
ment, the act of March II, 1862, made
the demand notes legal tender to the
same extent as the grccnback.
In order to be very plain and distinctly
understood, will rocapitulate: The de-
mand notes amounting to $50, coo, 600
lNr Il
ing the war because the coin was not on
hand, but they We're receivable by the
government the same as coin and were
legal tender to everybody except bond
holders. The qualities Of legal tender
and rcceiyability kept them as good as
gold at all times, while the greenbacks,
which were not receivable by the govern
mCnt, deprecated considerably
1t should be noted that the grecnbaCk
and the demand note were equally re-
decmable On demand The grcenbacks
bore no future date of redemption hence
they We're due on demand in accordance
with Il recognized principle of law that
note demanding payment, with no date
of maturity, is due OH demand. In prac-
tice and in law it is a demand note /;
hence the grccnbacks were due and re-
decmable i'll coin the moment of issue,
the same as the demand notes, but be-
cause Of lack Of coin in point Of fact
neither was so redeemed during the war;
So, in the matter Of coin redemption,
the demand notes and the greenbacks
were ON the same legal footing. In the
matter of legal tender to individuals
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-18

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