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New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
INSPECTING AMERICAN CONSULATES
MR. Chiffon FOUND THE SERVICE IN GREAT
BRITAIN NOT ABSOLUTELY PERFECT

London. Oct IA representative OF the United
Associated Presses had an interview this morning
with Robert s. Chiffon. Chief of the Consular Bl
of the Department of State at Washington
who Is staying the Hotel Cecil I'm The Strand
Mr. Chiffon Informed the reporter that he had vis-
icd all tho United States consua;es In the United
Kingdom. and would start for Paris Tuesday for
the purpose of inspecting the American consulates
In France, after which he would inspect the con-
suates throughout Europe. India. China and Japan
returning 10 Washington in the early part OF 1897
sula,es in the United Kingdom. Mr.. Chiffon said
had been satisfactory. lie had found the consular
service 10 be efficient. although no, absolutely per-
feet, ard he had not found himself obliged to rec
ommeDd any removals Mr.. Chiffon declined 10
specify any OF the suggestions he would make In
the matter Of reforms In the service these mus.
be stated in his report to his Government
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
A TALK WITH SIR FRANK LOCKWOOD

Liverpool Oct. 17.--Sir Frank Lockwood. O. c.
NJ r.. who went to the United States with Lord
Chief Justice Russell. arrived here to-day having
sailed from New-York board the steamer Cam
pania on October 10. In an interview with a repre-
sentative OF the United Associated Presses after
landing Sir Frank said that the resignation Of Lord
Rosctery from the leadership OF the Liberal party
Of which he was informed by the reporter had taken
him completely by surprise and until he had
fully acquainted with the circumstances he would
not be able TO express any opinion the subject
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
RTUOR or LORD SALISBCRYS ILLNESS

IT CAUSED GREAT EXCITEMENT FOR A TIME ~
LONDON.
LondC Il. oct. IA rumor was In circulation this
forenoon that Lord Salisbury had suddenly bcca
taken seriously ILL., The report caused great excite
ment. which rapidly subsdcd. however when tn.
r,,mor was denied upon authority. Tho story arose
from the dcAti OF Of Lord Salisbury clerks at
field IInnso
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED BY A COMPANION

Richard Rach. twelve years DID, who lived at No.
25l Corona-st.. East NewYork. was accidentally
shot and instantly killed on Garret Van Scklen's
farm. In the Jamaica Road. near Flushing Long
Island. by his sixteen-year-old companion. Fred
Van Cred. who Ives at the same address The
boys went to the place yesterday afternoon n
trollcy-car. taking shotgun with them. They in
farm Whit" thew wsrs .w"ininr alons the rad
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
THE NORNANNIA DELAYED 4 DAY

Southampton, oct. 1.-THE Hamburg American
Line steamer Normannia. from Hamburg sailed
from this port at noon to-day for New-York. being
one day behind her scheduled time She will be due
1T New-York on Saturday next instead OF Friday
Detention Of malls and freight delayed the depart.
ure OF the Normsnnia from Hamburg
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
u r. mr. vtrS LOSG SERVICE.

Lieutenant Horace G. bu Val "i inc N'h'"
company eth Regiment. viii have twenty-five
vcors Of continuous service In the National Guard
10 his credit on Tuesday. Lieutenant Du Val be-
came member OF the Nnth Company on October
27 1870: corporal February g. ls72. sergeant. Jan,
nary p lSSi. first sergeant, January !, lNN'' dh"
Irst lieutenant. Fehruary lo i%'.
Tn. twenty-five years service Is net, ana allow
oncc il made for leaves of absence which were
usually taken when there were few rcsinental
duties to perform.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
INSPECTION or THE FIRST BRIGADE.

Colonel Goodman j. Greene. Assistant Inspector
General will begin series of inspections In the
First Brigade tomorrow. on the lines followed last
season I'm the Second Brigade. The companies Of
the various regiments viii he inspected on the drill!
nights The results were highly satisfactory in the
Second Brigade ana some of the rcgmcntai COM
mandois asked that the same method be continued
in Brooklyn this General McI.cwec said
that Colonel Greene could not be spared for tho
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
ARRESTED on AN OLD INDICTMENT.

Elizabeth, ". j., Oci. T.-Ralph Mitchell was
rraiened In the Union County Court this afternoon
N answer TO an Indictment found against him by
the Union County Grand Jury In 1892. the charge
of obtaining money under false pretences. He WIS
arrested last night at Hghwood, Bergen County.
where ne Is engaged I'm the real estate business. lie
u.s. Tho agent OF AN alleged building and loan as.
sociatiou in I.indcn In 1891. and Is charged with
having defrauded many people there he was he'd
I'm s;06 bail for examination on Wednesday.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18

,to sa,d that he nc well as Lady Lockwood ana
their daughter had been greatly pleased VIII hs .hG'
visit to the United States. The story Oh Lolt t,a ~
Justice Russells having left the iryan ree'ns ~
Tammany Hall by way of the re-eschpr VIZ, nn
was cabled by the special correspondent oi - dn
don newspaper and published in that journal hc w"
nounced as n civ without foundation
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
. cgfyAMAy HELD UP IN BROAD DlL

Belv.dere. N. j., Oct. 1.-THE laundry oI '"a ~
Done was robbed by two men at noon 'o'a"' >,...
the money he had. The men threatened w. -.r
man with revolvers in their hands. The polSSse pnSeers
informed. but they have not captured the ro''''~
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
REED & BARTON,
slLvERsMITHs,
Broadway and 18th Street, N. !

Van Cred. who was carrying the gun: stu"s( sn(
and fell Ralch was directly in front OF hl.n xs iii
turned around only to receive the entire ena csr
his ste mach He died Instantly. Van Gred spr
ed the matter to the police In Flushing ite Ma yorI
placed under arrest. and hurried TO East Ne"''"'
TO tell the parents OF the dead boy.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18

Total number of games -, tp1. number Il games
lost 81 adjourned pamos. o. nunicf of sif
to ,c played. u. :.
The pairing Tor the eleventh round. scheduled T.. Mon
T. follows: Wrawsr tharcusck. Tairnsci Nt
Waisrud Albn TscEisofr. : hiechttr w. Janowsk
Marocly vs Marco. Poplc Noa. rii.slufy has hse
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
HIGH GRADE
FEATHER BOAS.

I'm RI,AcK OSTRICH FEATHER
BOAS. 1Is yards long. nice and fuil' at
IN RIACK OSTRICH FEATHER
BOAS. ~ Yards long very full at
10 BLACK OSTRICH FEATHER
BOAS. 1ls yards Ions. choice Sc
lected stock. extra he~vy. at.....'.'''
Also a full lire OF BOAS at lower prie'
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
A BLOW At ENGLISH SHIPBi HUERS.

THE KAISER ORDERS GERMAN SUBSIDIZED LINES
To HAVE THEIR VESSELS BUILT
At HONE
London Oc; l7--Berln onicialdom IL showing It's
teeth toward England jus, now. Emperor William
has caused a notih ition TO bc given 10 certain
leading German steamship liEes that In fu,ur" al
steamships owned b. companies In rccei?' OF State
subsidies must b, constructed In German shpyard"
The notification. which appears TO have been com
inunicaied verbally through Ministerial channel
ts said have been called forth by tho number or
vessels which in cours. OF construction by
Br..irh firms for German companies.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18

,,,,. ,,t. s.,son a. he would have a First Brigade
many to inspect every evening Tor weeks. ne
com,nnnds which were not In camp in the course U,
~ i, c,snn viii be the first TO receive the onicia
,isits Of thc Assistant Iusp,ctor-,icncIal
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY RECTORsHII
VATICAN OFFICIALS CONFIDENT THAT BISHOP
sPAIpING WILL BE APPOINTED

London. Oct l7.-An authority at the Vatican
writing on the subject OF the deposition OF BISHOP
John j. Keane from the recorsh!p Of the Catholic
University Of America. says that his successor VIII
be chosen after the arrival In Rome OF Cardinal
Satoli All the Vatican officials believe that Bishop
Spaldjrg Of Peoria Ill, will be appointed TO the
rcctoIship in view Of mis- good work In obtaining
tho donation Of 100000 made TO the University by
Miss Caldwell.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
AN OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE BARGAiNs
RIACK DRESS GOODS.

ROUGH CHEyIOTS and BOuCLE
EFFECTS, many Of them good value
for Xl.0O. ............,.. ''''''''''
Double faced ALL WOOL REfS' a
S1.50 grade. de............. ..''.'''.''''''
CREPONS. ARMURES. and SIX Hg-
ured NOVELTIES. imported 70 sell al
81 y, and 81. 20: our price. e......''''''''
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
NJ MACY'S
MAIN STORE, " 18th to 18th Street.
~ ,rv =, ss g. & So West through I" 18th st.
We Self Goods Cheaper Than Any Other House,
but for Cash Only.
MILLINERY.

Our Millinery Department undeI new .N Most n,ost
asernent this season. Is receiving the mos Sr
marked evidences Of popular faVor: Ias,gn.
imnorted hats and those from our own S',i nd
ers have been pronounced the most tastel9a h,e Ie
s,s ets 70 he had. even among goods OF douo'e
their price. , ha,s q re so pop
or oJ IL because they are the correct thing anc
their wearers do not obstruct the we" Oh o'"e''
COLORED SILKS.
Two special bargains in PKLN.
WARP TAFFETA. NEW DESlurTI;;
DISTINCT RCSTLE; suitable ior luz
costumes waists. or lining: good VAIN ~ d HO
far SIC and S1.00 our prices. ... ..4o a"u WV
BLACK SILKS.
eros GRAIN DAMAS. rich and ex- 10
elusive designs. worth Sl.Oo at, 80 '""
Two special offers in DRESS DCCHn1 an
ESST; exceptional finish, worth SlmU 10 nd .0O
and S1.J0; our price. ~" ""
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18

Mr. Macchi Commissary General OF the TenncS-
coo State Exhibition is in Berlin for the purpos"
Of seeing tile authorities in regard to Germany <
nking part i'm the exposition.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18

j. b. jackson. First Secretary Of the United States
Embassy gave Il dinner this week to John Philip
sousa the bandmaster. of New York Among ihe
S,es,s were Mcssrs Dyer. of Work and Guy
and Thomas. OF Yale College.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18

Ambassador Edwin +. Uhl has completely rccov-
cred from his recent indispostion and Is now In hs
office at the Embassy every day
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18

The Bime,als,s have determined TO renew their
conferences and agitation when the Rechstag
meets 1t Is reported that the Emperors recent
study OF the currency question has converted him TO
bimctallism.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-18

Price 10 all VINO VIII remit Tie siialI Chnt
OF cents in onecent stamps pay the cost OF main
onb Address. with stamps Worlds Dispensary Medica
Association. No. ooy Main street. buffalo. n. y. 6en
promptly before all are given away II in want Of one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05
THE REV. DIR. TERHUNE CONVALEsChNI'
AFTER A SUCCESSFUL OPERATION THE HUSBAND
OF MARION HARLAND IS RECOVERING
AT HOSPITAL

The Rev DIR. Edward Payson Terhune. formerly
pastor of the Puritan Congregational church, OF
Brooklyn. rs at present in the Presbyterian HOS
pital. at Madison-ave. and Seventeth-st, recover
ing from the effects of operation for an aDscess'
This operation was performed under ether yes'er-
day afternoon by DR.. Charles c. McBurney' one
Of tho consulting surgeons Of the hospital. ana
proved entirely successful. 1t was said al the
hospital last night that the patients trouble was
not q serious one. and that he had never really
been In danger His recovery will probably be a
matter of a few weeks.
DIR. Terhune into town on Saturday from
"Sunnybank" his country place in Pompton. n. D..
with his wife, who is well known as Marion liar-
land. On Tuesday he was taken to the hospital
Mrs Tcrhune told Tribune reporter last night
that her husbands trouble forced him TO give up
his Brooklyn church nearly a year ago. we spent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

the following winter In Chicago" she added. and
DR.. Terhune took charge Of the Fullerton Avenue
Presbyterian Church there for seven months MOI, IS
Afterward ne received and accepted call TO
preach In ST. Louis church for three months
1t was believed that the change and the compare.
lively light work had effected a perfect cure, hut
his old trouble broke out again during the July
hot spell in ST. Louis and he has been III since
He has been in the care of specialist Tor the
last year Everything indicates that he will have
a speedy recovery now. our plans for the future
will depend entirely his health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

coAcfiMAN.-By Swede: In first class
family. honest Trustworthy. willing and
ohlig:ing. thoroughly experienced. does not
H.. tobacco or liquor In any form. excel
lent reference. city or country. JOHN
SON o33 Fest 32i st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

COMPANION Young lady a. com
pnnion 20 elderly lady. best references
Address Miss II. \. H.. 10 East ia 81
COMPANION by lady "a companion ana
assistant houscketpcr. references. ''''
Madison ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05
RIILW4Y REPORT.

THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY REPORT
The Rapid Transit Commission will meet to-day
The report OF W. H. Parsons. chief eQgineer OF the
Commission is 10 be submitted regarding the pro-
posed underground railroad in Elm-st.. Lafayette
Place Tourth-ave Forty-second-st. Broadway and
the Boulevard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05
PIANOS ANE ORGANS.
HORSES AND CARRIAGES.

VNo~N~NNNNo~|NNsNr~ ~S~NN~oNo~~~-"S"~"~o~'So>
GENTLEMEN can bo.N their horses In
warm. well-ventilated stable: best feed
and care; personal attention: highest ref
erences II. CONNOP. Alpine. =. J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05
BOARD AND ROOMS.

A LADY occupying handsome West SIDE
apartment offers refined home To Miss
special advantages in English. French ana
music: highes, references. DALEY. l3l
East olst-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

cOAcIIMAN.-Swed as coachmnn or do
ANYTHING: steady and sober: best refer
ences. y. PETERSON. 49, 4;h-ave..
BROOKLYN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05
Steamboats,.

DAMSDELL IINE.-Stcamers leave ficr ~.
IL n r. foot Franklin-st. for Cranston's West Point:
Cold Springs Cornwall. Fishkil Landing and NewbuTs.
week days 8 D m: Sunday q. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05
HELP WANTED.

Female.
WANTED. --Laun lfess. North Of Ireiard
Protestant. Wiling 10 assist wth cham
berwOrk Apply oi3 West 1ith-st.. lower
door.
WANTED. -Nprsery roy'lnsss for child
nine years cd. must speak English per
fec,ly and be able 10 c0nv'lse N Gsrnan
and French highest references required.
Cal to IL, GA M,iisol ave.
WANTED-A mid ilc-agcd IIoiestant
woman % do entire household work Of
American family. l2s West i9th-at., sec
ond floor.
WANTED.-A young. refined weil-edu-
Gated French woman 10 take care OF a
boy OF five and a baby, no chamberwork.
good wages. person NOT speaking Engnst
preferred. Address Mrs. J. II. LASELl-.
Whifinsville. Mass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05
WORK WANTED.

sNNNNNNNNNNN><~N/NN ~
Female.
AN EXPERT IDi'NIST desires fypewrt-
ing ~ any description AT home. AMEHl-
CAN Tribune ONCE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05
WORK WANTED.
lfalA

Male.
WANTED.--A position as salesman or
collector: can furnish security. WIN.
BOERNER. lbs Veinon-ave. brooklyn.
YOUNG MAN go. "a porter. fireman or
useful Imam references. j. ENIEh. @s'
East JJth ST
YOUNG MAN of good address wishes POSI-
ton Of any kind: experience In painting
good reference A. SMITH. ~ East
llisi-st
Young MAN. 81 American. having had
I wears practical experience in cutlery
line in Solingen GERMANY. ard the nit"l
states. wishes position In wholesale house
or factory. w. IINDEMANN. IA Beck
inan-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

A.-HANDSOMELY furnished suite or
separately. with board private na'n :
references exchanged. - West 5lst-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

rsFFITeMAN.-R Young man. - IN
privat. family OF boarding house, un
hos, florence. ADVERTISER. 23I West
18Th al.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05
BUSINESS CHANCES.
PRlMI HING.


quickest. bes;. circulars. 10000. 81 up;
cards H1. iuc up. everything proper
iiona;ely low: Office most accessible met
ropolitan district. MERCHANTS PRINT
ING CO. Word building.
capital" procured for al legitimate
business purposes: partnerships ana
loans negotiated. stock companies organ
lzed: husiness places sold: patents handed.
ApPLATO\ * Co. 40 \assau-st.
HOTELS bought, sold leased and eX-
changed in all locations. GREENE ~
DUNN hotel brokers III Broadwny
PARTNER WANTED in a large. long es-
tahlished. and very successful manufac-
turing business; must have exceptional
business ability and capital. Address H.
q g.. Posto;licc Box 2.s9s. Boston.
TEN PER CENT SECURITIES FOR
SALE offer SO coo and will sell In lots
Of 81 900 or more; always earn ~ per cent
ana pay regularly 10 per cent '.'s per cent
quarierlyi: solid investment. founded on
one of the best companies in United States.
long established and with large surplus.
Address +. W BAKER. Postoiiice Box
2.s!,>. Boston. Mars.
WANTED. Inventors should write Jonn
Wed1eiburn & CO.. Patent Attorneys.
Washington II. c.. for their Sl.Wo pre-
MUM: monthly contest open TO them upon
application.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05
DOMESTIC SITUATIONS WANTED.

cOAChMAN or SECOND-MAN.- Single.
30: neat appearance. strictly sober, non
est and Industrious. thoroughly under
stands the care Of fine horses. harness ana
carriages: stylish and careful driver; also
good rider: iirst-class references, last
employer can he seen. X. w. Westches-
ter House. 4th-ave and 3lst-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05
MISCELLANEOUS.

ADVICE FREE.
WAGES. NOTES. BILLS. ACfOt MIS-. &c.
COLLECTED EVERYWHERE.
No CHARGE UNLESS SUttESSft L.
Practice in all courts. THE PEOPLE
LAW AND COLLECTION BUREAU, Slt
KrOadWaN. out This OuO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

Useful MANY young Enri'snn'sn,
polIte. intelligent; steam or iu'nnSe
heat. general Homework hanGy VIII" t tYI,s,
gent.el family: best city references h'"
crfJ Ar West - st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

INFANTS NURSERY q competent Prot.
estant woman; can take entire care; good
sewer; willing. obl!ging; satisfactory per-
oonal reference. 30 East 32d-et.s ID noos.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

IrsEFTL-MAN.- a Young Ensilsnn'"n.
polite. Intelligent: all tools; steam w.
furnace heat; general housework' wiz" p I
teeI family: best city references H''
SELL Az West 22d-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

r-errl.I-MAN.-By a young Swede In
private family: understands iuih
brass silver waiting. etc; wiiiins 40 90
ohIipinr. best references. G., l'oH o.
La Broadway. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05
sUnURnAy nEAL .EsTATE.

Sc.~~.o~~~o~~~oN~oN o~~~~~~>~O~~Nr~~'-".0N-
AGENCY for Montclair; real estate for
eale and rent; all kinds. CLARENCE,
b. TUBES. 8 Beekman-st.. y. Y: at D..
L. & w. Station In Montclair.
ORANGE \. j., country seat sale at a
bargain: excellent location. handsome
grounds Z. p. HAMILTON & Co., 90
broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

WAITRESS. ETc.-Iady wishes s.tua'.o.
for waitress-chamb-rma and seam seam
stress or lady's maid. both thorousnm
trustworthy and capable: lady can e 80
at Park Avenue Hotel, room SIG. Thu'soAS
and Friday from 10 20 g. m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

cOAcTIMAN. -Thoroughly understands ms
business In every particular. careful cliy
driver. lfst-c..-s references Tor neStN
sobriciy and capabilitE. COMPETENT. i'
E,;Gt 21fh-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

COACUMAN and TSEFTL-MAN.-R
North Of Ireland Protestant: IL years
best written and personal references. last
employer can be seen: country preferred.
\ ~. s2i Gth-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

CIIMAN.-ExperienceI with horses,
carriages and harnesses: II years refer
ences. strictly sober AMI reliable; Single
highly recommended tall CoAtflMAN.
Gtc Rrcalway corner Iist-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

cOAcIMAN.- BY thoroughly experienced:
willing and reliable man $3.50. careful
city driver. long personal city reference
strictly temperate. Address ANDEESoN.
~ West Goth ST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

COACHMAN.--A lady who Is disposing OF
her horses. who Ia about :" travel. would
Ike to secure n position for her coachman.
who IL thoroughly competent man; sober
and Industrious. and thoroughly under
stands his business. Address 22I West
1Ith-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

| WASHING.-A respectable swedish Won.
an wishes to take washing al home or -
out by the day. $. BACHMAN. 500 Ea"
ltkfh- ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-05

COACTIMAN.-35: thoroughly experienced
IN all branches: sive highest recOmmen-
dalton: strictly honest and sober. ). -
1927 Gth-aVe
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12

are generally declared. on account OF
the recognized ability OF one or the reg
ulars 10 take the prize every time.
Then comes the preparation Tor dinner.
Every exclusive sportsman Is an eXper-
fenced cook in some particular line The
fish frier is an expert; the cooker of the
ducks cannot be beat; the mixer Of sal
ads has reputation unequalled. and the
boiler OF the coffee Is said 20 furnish
French drip that is OF Partisan excellence
The dinner is served in somewhat in
formal manner. but, nevertheless, 10 Is
soon out OF sight
Then comes the preparations for the
afternoons sport The race of the duck
boats is the feature of the day. The
racing sails are crowded on the boats. and
as soon as possible they are of for a
stretch 10 decide the championship. The
winner is presented with the gaily be-
decked broom. and the happy hunters are
homeward bound. They arrive about dark,
brush up a little; so 10 church TO satisfy
their conscience. and retire with pleas
ant satisfaction OF having enjoyed the
day in their own selected way. They
sleep and dream OF duck boats. and an
the paraphernalia connected with hunting
and fishing. and awake TO enter again
upon the routine labOrs of the week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
LIFE ON A DUCK BOAT.
sPORTsMEN WHO MAKE THE MOST
or ROD AND Gun.

Once-a-Week Trips That FIJI In the
season With Many Experiences.
Game of Not so Much Consequence
a. the Outings-Races OF the Duck
Hunters and Their Craft.
Few people in Savannah are aware
that there is an exclusive set OF thorough
bred. all-around sportsmen. who ignore
fast horses. bicycles and gaming and even
the wine that is red. Their fad is a duck
boat. These enthusiastic amateurs are
daily bread winners, during the week.
and look forward to recreation on Sunday.
From their standpoint of pleasure they
heartily enjoy themselves and their out
ings, whether accompanied by disaster
and disappointment or filled with good
luck, are an inducement to try it again.
An enthusiastic duck boat sportsman
has been known to leave his place of bust
ness Saturday night at y o'clock and
scull his boat TO Tybee in the rain, arriv-
ing the next morning. only to find that
the ducks had decided to emigrate up the
river and the fish had gone to seek COM
fort in the Gulf stream. His reward
for his night and days labor is a threat
ened case of pneumonia; but that does
not check his ardOr. After drying out
his clothes and gun wads and dosing
himself with cold cures he Is ready to take
the trip over again the following week
These jolly sportsmen live entirely up
on the expectation of killing a boat load
of ducks or catching more fish than they
can carry home. 1t is a well known fact
that they have never realized their ex-