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The herald., 1896-07-06

The past week was an exciting one for
the wheelmen, including as 1t did the
great cycling event of the year, the San
ia Monica road race, and one of the most
sportsmanlike meets that has ever TAX
en- place in Southern California. OF
course, the handicapping committee
came in for any amount of abuse, and
the abusers are pointing to the result OF
Saturdays race as a vindication OF their
complaint. No one, however, seriously
doubts the honest and best intentions OF
the committee, and the fault of their
calculations seems rather to be, in many
instances. with the riders themselves.
If men will not make honest returns of
their abilities in giving some idea of the
time they have covered or can cover the
distance in, it is obvious that the task of
the handicapping one is an almost inn
possible one. The whole matter is to be
thoroughly investigated, and the list of
winners may be subject to considerable
alteration. The committee will meet at
the Athletic club on Tuesday evening
and consider all protests, also investi-
eating the returns of some of the riders.
The Citrus wheelmen are to be thor
oughly congratulated for the great sue
cess they made of their meet on Sat
urday. The program was gone through
with most commendable dispatch, the
interest being maintained throughout.
The entries were numerous and the
races closely contested. There was little
of that loating which is so abominable
to the spectator, and which, If frequent
ly INDUCED in, will eventually kill the
sport. McCrea showed bit of his best
form in the capture of the one-mile pro-
fessional race. Ulbricht's performances
were very disappointing to his many adj
mirers. The one-mile amateur handicap
was as pretty race as any one could
well imagine.
The Athletic club has entered upon
new lease of vigor and enterprise, as
well as new premises. This week Will
Knippenberg, the clubs captain, is to
arrange a series OF athletic entertain
ments in the splendid gymnasium.
Billy Gallagher, who has been getting
into bad odor in San Francisco. is to be
matched, If possible, but Danny Need
ham, who was previously talked of, is
now out of the ring for himself for q, time
while looking after the redoubtapie
Sobe'arrAnged by that Jealous knight
OF the racket, A. c. Way, and a series of
bowling matches, in which pastime the
members are already becoming pro-
dcient, is also talked of.
The herald., 1896-07-06
THE RING

With Billy Gallagher's star somewhat
in the descendent 1t looks as if the big
boy Jeffries may make big name for
himself and Los Angeles in the pugilistic
world The Chronicle in describing his
fight with Dan Long said.
In the opinion Of hundreds who saw
Jeffries knock out Dan Lohg in two
rounds, before the New Occidental Ath-
!!etic club last night. q new pugilistic star
has risen which may yet eclipse Sharkey
IN every part Of the audience of 1000 at
The herald., 1896-07-06
TRAP AND TRIGGER

Good reports continue to come to
hand from Gold Dust" Tanning of the
Olympic Gun club, we'll known here.
who Is now travelling the eastern circuit.
Tanning was participant at the Cleye-
land shoot last week, and piled up good
scores on birds thrown from the Magan
trap. The new trap is said to have
given general satisfaction 1t admitted !
~ makes more difficult shooting than
the old style traps on account Of the
birds being thrown at new angles.
The herald., 1896-07-06

FORWARD wheel to the right and left)
wins first prize. Probably the biggest
coasting event ever held will be that now
being promoted by the Metropolitan
Association of Cycling clubs of New
York city. 1t will take place August
10 on one Of the hills on the Irvington-
Milburn course in Jersey, made famous
by the great handicap held there an
nually on Decoration day.
III all the bicycles in the world were
brought to one central point and recon
structed into one giant machine" says
one of the leading bicycle publications,
the result would be a machine six miles
long and over four miles high, with
wheels almost three miles in diameter.
10 construct such monster would re-
quire about 15,000,0 900 cycles, and IL built
In proportion of weight and thickness
the only available course over which
some Atlas might hump his back and
scorch would be on the boundless prai-
ries of the west or in the heart of the
Desert of Sahara. The average human
mind cannot well conceive of $4,000, 00O
modern bicycles all thrown into one
mammoth machine, the wheels of which
nave circumference of nine miles, no
more than the travelling capacity of
such wonderful thing could be even
remotely conceived"
There is something reasonable, says
the New York Times, in the proposition
Oh tne lu1nOlS humane society to prOhi-
bit by law the carrying of infants on
bicycles, but 1t is extremely doubtful that
such a law will ever be enacted even by
versatile. and illogical western legisla-
tors, who are wont to consider seriously
as subjects of legislation the kind of
things folks wear in the theater both on
and off the stage. The society,s plea
that an infant carried on a swiftly NOV
ing bicycle between the saddle and the
handle bar is likely to be severely in
Jured and in case of collision or q tumble
carries conviction with it, and there is
sound common sense in the statement
that the rapid motion of the wheel Is
harmful to very young children. But so
Is too much rocking in a cradle apt to
quickly develop any congenital tendency
to disease of the brain, while the use of
vile opiates to quiet crying child may
hopelessly injure it's health. Feeding
an infant meat and pastry often pro-
duces fits; candy Is poison to an unde-
veloped digestive apparatus, and the
kind of garments that make the human
infant noticeably picturesque object
are frequently those least suited to pro-
tect 1t from cold and give it ease and
comfort. Obviously no general law can
be framed that will insure to the new
generation perfect immunity from the
ignorance, carelessness and folly of its
parents, guardians and nurses. Infants
are rarely taken out on bicycles, except
with the consent of their parents upon
whom the responsibility for their care
and training rests
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
Personals and Briefs.

United States observation-disclosures w. II.
White, Of Norfolk, is AT the Jefferson.
Elder Staples will preach at Lee Camp
Soldiers Home chapel Sunday at 1890
L. NJ.
The stone wall leading from the Free
bridge mp Ninth street has been COM
pleted.
Dr. Russell Johnson. Of Ronceverte
W. Va, is stopping at l@ west Clay
street
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Moseley have re-
turned to the city, and are at the JEFF
fersOn.
Miss Lena Logan IS staying with her
aunt. Mrs ". p. lie Saussure, 3l6 east
Main street.
Mrs. J. y. Matthews. Of Marttnsville. IS
visiting her sister Mrs n. G. Shelton, OF
AIS east Grace street.
Mrs NJ. J. Cease, Of SOP east Marshall
street. and her sister. Mrs. T. W. Dyson,
Of Newport News, are visiting their uncle,
Hon. II. II. Dyson. Of Nottoway county.
City-Clerk Ben. T. August IS issuing the
handbook Of the Council. II Is a very
handsome little book Of vest-pOcket size.
containing full information about the city
government
Messrs. jeremiah J. Johnson and w. G..
Robertson, OF Portsmouth. are here at
tending the Baptist Association. They are
the guests Of Mr. George b. Davis super
intendent Of the City Almshouse.
Mrs. J. L. Hatcher proprietress or
Patrick Springs, is in the city TO attend
the Baptist General Association. She Will
spend several weeks with her son. COun-
Gilman Horace a. Hawkins at 300 east
Grace street.
Mr.. J. L. Winston, ex-President Of the
Select Council Of the city Of Norfolk. ana
now President or the common Council or
that place, is In the city He visited the
CITY Hail yesterday and called upon his
old friend. City-Clerk Ben. r. August.
Mr.. Edwin 7. Parker. formerly or
Richmond. a brother OF DR. ". W. Par
ker. and who was for some years with
his father. Colonel $. H. Parker. in the
Land Office here. has written two songs
The first is entitled. Scenes Of the Bali
Room" and the second, "Tramping."
Ooite an interesting meeting Of the
FpwOrth League Union Council of Rich
mond and Manchester was held nj the
Young Mems Christian Association Thurs
dav night. Reports show that the best
work that has ever been done by the
leaguers IS being done az present The
next grand rally will be- held at Laurel
street church on Friday night. November
9th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
AT MAJOR ,rKINLEy,s.
'irst Social Event since the E,cc.
Observation-Disclosures Escor,


h"n-inaugurntion Escort.
CANTON o.. November 1s.-Maior Nc
kinley devoted great deal Of time
TINS afternoon to the task Of signing let
tiers. There are great piles OF letters
awaiting his signature. For the last
month he has been able TO answer none
but the most pressing epistIes.
snow fell all the afternoon and tho
chill OF winter was I'm the air. callers
were few. and Major Mckinley. for the
ilfst time since his election. had two or
three hours of uninterrupted toll.
rms evening a number Of the neigh
Dors and friends of Major and Mrs. Nc
hlnley spent the evening by special in
Vltation at the house Of the President
elect. Mrs. Mckinley had so far recov-
cred her health as TO be able TO receive
her guests. This was the first social
event that has taken place at the Nc
hlhley mouse since the election.
General William NJ. Osborne went 10
Cleveland this afternoon to see Mr.. Han
ma. 1t IS likely that Chairman Hanna
VIII come TO Canton In a day or two. to
nave long talk with Major Mckinley.
Mr.. Mckinley said tonight he would
not be able to attend the banquet OF the
Home Market club, i'm Boston. on the
oath Of November.
local paper says tonight: Colonel
George r. Guyger. Of the Eighth Regi-
ment, Ohio National Guard. was in the
city to-day, in consultation with Major
Mckinley relative to the matter OF his
regiments acting as escort at the inau-
guration. Although the Presldent-eIect
has not stated whom he Will give the
honor to- the Eighth Regiment officers
have reason 10 express their confidence
in the belief that they will be favored.
and the railroad authorities are after
them relative to transporting them"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14

cost OF manufacture. and not 1 cent
OF profit was made by anybody. The aim OF
the society was to supply every man.
woman. and child with q Bible. IL was
not n rich institution. but depended for
its support upon the gifts Of Christian
people. During the past year only about
half a cent per person had been con-
tributed By members OF Protesta nj
churches The Methodist Church Of Vlr-
ginia had given not quite 500 This
ought not to be, and each minister OF
the conference on his return home
should have collection taken for the
benefit Of the society.
MISSION BOARD.
Rev DR.. Morrison. secretary Of the
Board Of Missions. made a. brief state
ment Of the condition OF the board.
showing that despite the financial de-
precision OF the times they had not
given back n foot, but by sacrifices and
unceaslng efforts had succeeded I'm adj
vancing. Anticipating n decrease for
the year. provisions had been made at
the last annual meeting 10 provide for
the contingency. They had $40 500 with
which 10 meet any deficiency.
Rev. DR.. Adkins. Sundav-School editor.
made an interesting address, appealing
for speclal attention 10 the young. To
reach the masses. declared the speaker
II was necessary 20 begin them in the
cradle
In the years from ten to twenty. char
actors were made: for after twenty
disposition was established. In order to
reach the young. suitable literature had
been prepared. DR.. Adkins IL a fluent
and interesting speaker, and he re-
ceived close attention of every one in
the audience. His address was replete
with good advice and beneficial sugges-
lions.
j. T. Mastin, Of Trinity church. Rich
mond reported that his church was
prospering.
Or. George G. Vanderslice, Of Rich
mond. reported a number Of conversions
at his church.
The presiding elder reported DR.. Van
derslice's church in good and prosperous
condition. with "a membership Of / .035.
Or. w V. Tudor. Of Centenary church.
Richmond, reported his church in good
condition.
Rev IT, NJ. Hope. Of Clay-Street church,
Richmond. made a good report.
Rev Or. T. ". Potts. Of Park Place.
Richmond. reported increase and growth
ia his work.
Rev T. j. Taylor. OF Laurel-Street
church. Richmond. showed by his report
that his charge was prospecting
Conference adjourned at 1 o'clock.
Tonight Rev. Or. Morrison delivered
an interesting address at Court-Street
church.
It is stated that an effort Is being
made to secure the assignment Of Rev
Asbury Christian 70 Centenary church.
this CITY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
CRAzED by ELECTION RESULT.
Disguised with the Country, He
Committed Suicide

PHILADELPHIA, November BIT was
stated to-day that Peter NJ. Wertemberg.
Of this city. who committed suicide by
drowning at Atlantic City. y. j., several
days ago. and whose identity was cstab-
lished by a taX-receipt found upon him,
lost his reason over the result Of the
election. When the police investigated the
case, I'm response 10 a message from At
lantic City. they learned from neghbors
Of Wertemberg's that he was intensely in
tcrested In the success Of Bryan for Presi-
dent and Altged for Governor Of Illinois.
Hist wife informed Special-P0liceman
Hartridge that he became violent upon
learning the result Of the election and
declared that the money-pOwer was hold
ing back the returns from the West. He
became more violent as the facts were
forced upon him. and his wife considered
that he had host his reason over the cleo
ton. on Sunday he told her that he was
disguised with the country. and intended
10 kin himself. and wanted his body given
10 the students. He left the house and
she heard no more from him until notified
by the police of his fate at Atlantic City.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
VARSITY LADS HERE.
Football Team En- Route to Meet
the Hampton Boys.

The University OF Virginia football
eleven spent last night at Murphy's Hotel
They came down yesterday afternoon on
their way to Hampton, where they play
to-day. and stopped over here to rest
Ger night.
The team IS composed not only Of stall
wart and athletic young men, but they
are handsome. rs well; and II is safe TO
predict that when they meet the Tar
heels here on ThanksgivingDay they
will be the favorites with the ladies'
The Hampton team, which the Var
stiles will meet this afternoon, is an ex-
ceptionally strong one. and the game
will no doubt be very closely contested.
Many Richmond enthusiasts Will 80
down 10 see the struggle.
The manager Of the North Carolina
team Is expected here to-day. when final
arrangements will be made for the big
came Of the 26th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
THE DISPATCH SOUVENIR.
A Growing Demand for sour Lost
Cause"

There IS a growing demand for tho
beautiful Confederate souvenir gotten out
by the Dispatch for the benefit OF its
patrons. II is a work Of art and when
framed. will prove precious memenio
OF OUR LOST CAUSE.
Cut out three coupons OF different dates
and bring them with 10 cents to our
counter, or send them with 10 cents and
a 2-cent postage stamp. II you wish them
mailed to any address. In the latter
event, address
COUPON DEPARTMENT.
The Dispatch Company.
Richmond. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
WEYLER on THE MARCH.
News of His Operations Eagerly
Awaited in Hhbann.

News of His Operations Eagerly
Awaited in Hhbann.
HABANA, November 13-Since Gene
raj Weylers engagement with the rebels
at Rum Heights there has been no fight
ing reported. Great anxiety prevails
and news from the front is eagerly await
a. as IL IS felt that upon the success Of
Weylers campaign vast results depend.
Unofficial adyices show that General Wey-
Ter is again on the march. and IL IS be-
lieved that his force is now temporarily
encamped i'm the Bruie hills.
a delegation of colonies Of the Habana
volunteers has called upon the Lieuten-
ant-Governor. and offered to furnish
the government with 300 volunteers for
employment I'm General Weyler's cam
paign
Caledonia Saez. a prisoner Of war. will
De shot tomorrow in the Cabanas, for the
crime Of rebellion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
Eel Dend in His store.

SUFFOLK. VA. November 13-(Spe-
cialD-Ab0ut o'clock tonight Mr.. Parker
Duke. aged about % years. fell dead i'm
his store. on Sycamore street. The de-
ceased was engag ed in conversation with
some friends. when he suddenly fell for
ward 10 the floor sas/d a few times,
and expired DR.. r. T.. Parker was i'm
medlatdlv summoned. but human aid was
unavaung. The body of Mr. Duke was
taken 10 the residence of his daughter.
Mr. William Taylor. and prepared for
itrrfuI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
The Henry County Poisoning cnse.

State Chemist Dr. W. H. Taylor re-
turned yesterday from Martinsville,
Henry county whittier he went as "A Wit
against ". W Lester. charged with the
murder OF j. W. T. Davis, by administers
ing strychnine. for the purpose Of rca-
llz'ng the insurance on Davls's life Tho
case was. however postponed until the
next term of the court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
CUSTER FROM RECEIvERsHIP.
Action of :. q. LangdOn Against g
4. Henszey-Cumnocls COal-hincs.

4. Henszey-CumnOclS Coal-hincs.
RALEIGH. y. c., November l3.-In the
United States Circuit Court here to-
day 5. p. Iangdon, a widely-known
coal operator of Philadelphia, and for
merly president Of the Langdon and
Henszey coal-mines al CumnOck. y. c.,
Instituted proceedings TO GUST from the
rccelvership S. A. Hcnszey, who was
appointed by the Federal Court lie al
lcges that Honszcy knows nothing Of
coal-mlnng. has sunk and wasted $780,
90. mas conducted operations without re-
card 10 the future Of the mines; mas
not paid the miners for five months
has hypothetical or pledged receivers
certificates. Is unreliable. and gave his
stenographcr Miss Kate Waite, $4,000
of the companys bonds. without au-
ttority or valuable consideration. Lang
don claims tAe bonds in Miss Waite's
hands. Judge Seymour issued an orier
restraining her from dispOsing Of them
ana another order making Iangdon a
Marty 10 the suit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
A Racc-ueeting This Month,

The Deep Run Hunt Club Will have thelr
race meeling-an event that IS always
looked forward 10 with great interest-on
saturday, the 2Sth instant This was de-
eided al a meeting Of the Executive COM
;nittee held Thursday night. There VIII
be two steeplechase races-one for the
farmers and one OF grotesque character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
New York Dry-Goods Market,

NEW YORK. November B.-ttporls
from local iobbers and retailers, ana from
various other sections of the country
sneak unfavorably OF the effect OF me
s'arS HE merchandise. but there has been
"a verv fair amount Of business passing ~
The dry-goods market to-day.
There has been no change In the gene
raj tone. a confident feeling still prevail
ING and prices throughout are steaGiiy
.fpad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14

system OF the vessel Is. therefore. prac-
ucally worthless. This gives rise TO
doubts as 10 the utility OF the vessel I'm
action, as the wrecking OF a single com
partmont might sink her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
THE TEXAS INVESTIGATION.
Given for Its Deing Held
UrLlmh Closed Dnnrs.
Is2.f4a


"'7iiNGTON. ID. O.. November 1s.-
stated at the Navy Department.
.f.'".ation Of the fact that the Court
i'y On the hatteship Texas is
..a'ni closed doors. that IL II not
t'i advisable 20 give publicity 10
s..'ie weaknesses in the ship just
81. present luncturc. when the eyes
..A'r nations are directed 10 car
a' and military establishments II
ihI t1at the investigation Is de-
tf evidence Of somewhat start
a'ufe about the structural strength
ships hull which has caused so
concern since her keel was laid.
ilt remarkable thing about the
Aooelng Of the ship was that the
night doors leaked. and other
'-. ei iments were flooded I'm addition
.-. ono ln which the accident oc-
u is now developed that on ac-
l.. oi the lack Of stiffness in an the
.'ais ~ The ship. and the conse-
varying OF the frames and plates,
oi ihe doors when closed m hcrme-
--''' a. they should. and the cellular
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
nIchmnnders In New York.

NEW YORK. November l3-(SpeciaiJ-
p T. Adams. u. G.. Lamkin and wife.
Vendome: T.. r. Chesterman and wife.
Narlborough: r.. II. Boykin, \. Blair ana
wife. Imperial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
PIMLICO RACE-TRACK.
The Running Meeting viii Close
To-Day-Blizzard Weather,


BALTIMORE. MD. November ID
The running meeting at Pimlco viii close
| tomorrow. Blizzard weather graced to-
days sport. but. nevertheless. a good
crowd was present.
First race-fve furlongs. 2-year-olds.
maiden hllics-Prisoner Go5. O'Leary. z
| 10 81 won. with Periodical second and
| Minnie Alphonse third Time 1N14.
! Second race-six furlongs selling. B.
year-Olds and upward-Fremier GS. O'COn-
| nor. 10 u won. with Harrington second,
and Melica third. Time, 1913.
I Third raco-mile. for maidens. all ages
| Laurelton O0S. Sims, s TO % won, with
| rockefeller second and Linda Wood
| third Time, 1884.
Fourth race-six furlongs. selling, 3
| year-o.Is-H Daddy co.. Simms / to p
won. with J.. B. second and DR.. Jim
third Time. 1lsl-4
Fifth race-one and one-slxteenth
miles. selling, 3-year-oids and upward
Declare DOS. Simms. TO % won, with
Doggctt second, and Fannie u. third.
Time, 1:52 81.
CINCINNATI COURSE.
r LATONIA. KY. November 1.-Two
/ favorites and three second choices won
to-day. Track d. VS. and weather cold.
First race-seven furlOngs-Rampart
O02 T.. Burns. TO ID won, with Katie
! G.. second. and birmingham third. Time,
1874 If.
Second receive and n half furlongs-
Charlotte @. 200. Randall. TO ID won.
with Forsythe second, and Mertie Reed
third Time, 1d2 3D.
Third race-siX furlongs-Hermes IS.
Dupee. . 10 - won. with La Wanda SCI
cond and Volma third. Time. 1881
Fourth race-mile-Skate QG. Van Blu
rem. 20 % won with John Kessler see
cond and Basso third. Time. 1:7.
Fifth race-6ve and a half furlongs-
Brisies lWA Burns, 10 TO y won. with
Fair own second, and Vitascope third.
Time, 1Dl IL
CUMBERLAND PARK.
NASHVILLE. TENN. November 10
Weather clear. track heavy.
First race-purse 500; six furlongs-
Waldine dG9. Ross TO - wcn with
Annie Sweet second, and Trilby third.
Time. 1:21 -
second vaccinations; 2-year-olds;
five furlongs Traveller zoe. Charles -
10 ID won. with Susie Howse second, and
c. K. Longhurst third. Time COS 81.
Third race-purse goo; 2-year-olds:
five furlongs-Granny gl Higgins. evem
won. with Bramble Net second. and
Princess Maud third. Time, 1D7 II.
Fourth race-purse 500; 2-year-Olds:
five furlongs-EatOn Jacket C6. Songer.
4 TO 81 won. with Miss Bramble second,
and Mamie Callan third Time, 1906
Fifth race-purse 500; selling; six fur
longs-EleanOr Mac go Songer to 81
won. with b. +. Fly. Jr.. second, and
+. NJ. d. third. Time, lis
AN ENGLISH EVENT.
LIVERPOOL. November Bat the
Liverpool autumn meeting to-day. tho
T.ivernool Autumn-Cup Of 100 sovereigns.
ono mile and three fur.ongs. was won by
Mr.. Lebaudys Count Schombcrg; \.
Bailev's Devoue second, and 5. NJ. No
lan's ST. Jarlath third.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
The Artist Club Meets.

The Artist club held its first annual
meeting al its home, on the corner OF
Fourth and Franklin streets last night.
A great deal Of business pertaining TO the
transacted, and officers for the ensuing
wear We're elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14

Orders FOR printing sent to the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention.
and the style Of work and prices will DO
sure 20 please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-14
White Taken to baltimore.

NORFOLK. VA. November 13.-(Spe-
alD-Fdward Gay White. arrested here
charged with carrying away 5000 given
~ establish a book making concern there.
was taken 70 that city by an officer to-
day. 10 stand trial.