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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-02-06

would merely preserve the right to
scramble out in self-defense-
Mrs. Clare Graham Qaughing)-I
thought so! How about amphibians
You ought to rechristen the club,
Miss Hunch Speaking above the buzz
of conversation Let us join hands and
make oath that, however pressed TO
marry, we will refuse.
(The "Celibates" join hands)
Mrs. Clare Graham (clutching Dora s
Dress and whispering)-Dora, don't be
O. fool. You know Charlie is devoted to
you
Miss Hunch (severely)-Let me beg
hilence while the cath is taken.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-02-06
The Exclamation of Ii.

The Chairman OF the He'd Carriers
Convention--Dere's mistake bin made.
livery man las voted. Dere's 10 av We,
an de count shows tin ayes an only
eight noes.
The Clerk--Wull, Finnerty only has
wan eye.-Philadelp hia Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-02-06

ISIS HUNCH - o,
Mrs. Egerton, you
are just in time.
We are now to
take the oath bind
ing ourselves tore
fuse all offers of
marriage.
Mrs. Egerton-
Perhaps | had bet
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-02-06
Chorus of "rbe Celibates" with

Chorus of "The Celibates" with
clasped hands)-We solemnly swear
that, however pressed to marry, we will
refuse.
Mrs. Clare Graham quilting Dora to
her side)-Dora. l am Disguised with
you. Only yesterday you gave my
brother book with an inscription.
Dora-Well?
Mrs. Clare Graham read it-there
was something about pure romance of
love, Idyllic and ideal as could be, All
policy and prudence far above"
Dora-Im not ashamed of it. Why
shouldn't our love be idyllic and ideal?
Why should wedlock of soul mean pad
lock of individual?
SCENE II: MRS. GR.tHAM's DRAwING-RooM.
(Charlie Cheyne and his sister, Mrs. Glare
Graham, are Seated)
Mrs. Clare Graham-Now, have told
you the whole story surely you don't in
tend to proceed with your absurd court
ship?
Charlie-I mean to marry Dora, if
that's what you are driving at.
Mrs. Clare Graham-It's impossible!
However much she wanted to accept,
she would be bound-as a matter Of
honor--to refuse.
Charlie (stroking his chin contempla-
tively)-After all, marriage is merely a
matter of form, and if it pleases Dora
Mrs. Clare Graham (warmly)-To
please Dora you'll let James boy inherit
the estates?
Charlie-Still Dora loves me, and she
will do anything | ask
Mrs. Clare Graham (rising irately to
leave the roOm)-I tell you she won't!
Women with convictions are obstinate
as Cork pigs.
Enter Dora in Partisan bonnet.)
Charlie-Oh, Dora, here YOU are!
We've been expecting you for hours.
Dora--I'm afraid I've disturbed the
conversation; I see Clare is rutfled.
Mrs. Clare Graham (abruptly)-No;
I was going out, Gcod-by. (Shc goes
out.)
Dora-She is in huff with me about
something. Why?
Charlie NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is
she was angry with me.
Dora-About?
Charlie-Oh, because you and agree
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-02-06

In the 14th century astrological
rings were fashionable in Italy. The
settings were carved with various en-
blems and symbols.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-02-06
THE CELIBATE CLUB.
BY LEWIS GRESWICKE.

Characters: Miss Hagar Hunch, pres
ident; Miss Dora Darlish, secretary; Mrs.
Egerton and Mrs. Glare Graham, visitors;
and the "Celibates," eight in number.
Scene L: ME CLUD Room.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-02-06

John, did you find any esgs in the
cid hens nest this morning." NO,
sir; if she laid any, she mislaid them"
Tit Bits.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
THE MARKEST.

CINCINNATI, April 49,
FLoUR-Spring patent. sa559asO; spring
fancy, So l5I330; spring family, Sa75t2.9O;
winter patent, 80 7Oa3 90; fancy. s3 sO@Da 55;
family. s.. 75G 90; extra 81 35a2.G0: low grade,
ss0062 35: rye, northwestern, 81. 500? 65; do
city, 81. e062 10
WHEA1-Sales: No. 8 red, track, Tic
CoRN-Sales; Mixed ear, (neurly Yellow,
track, 3Shc mixed ear track, 32Ac: white
ear, track, 3sKc: No. white. track, 3IHc, co
mixed, 3lhc: No. yellow, track, 3sAc: No.
mixed. track, 3lIlc.
OATs-Sales No. mixed, track, 22Hc; do,
22Ac: No white track, 23c
HoGs-Select shippers none; select butch
erst $3.50 3sj; fair to good packers, 80 $50
$50. fair TO good light. So 60ll3 S5 common and
roughs. So 351370
CArTLE-Fair to good shippers. SO 50G4. 10:
good to choice butchers, StlSQ1425 fair to me-
dium butchers, "a 250537 rs: common. 81. 6jG3 Is.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-Sheep-Extras, So 900
400; good to choice, S340e385; common to fair.
s.. 756t325 Lambs-Extras, 81. S5615. co. good 10
choice I50d475; common to fair. 90 501l4 40.
VEAL CAJvEs-Fair to good light, S. 2t@
500; extras, S. %; common aud large, ~ $50
400.
WooL-Unwashed: Fine merino, per ID, so
DC; quarter blood clothing, l39l4c medium
delaine and clothing, 1461l5c; coarse, l2 q 14c;
medium combing. i5c. Washed Fine meri-
no, X to Xxx per ID, lSl1iic medium clothing.
l6c; delaine. fleece, $50 l6c; long combing, lE@
l5c; quarter blood and low. l3ei4c
NEW YORK. April 13
wHzAT-No 2 red, May, 7lh072hc; July.
7oHGuSc.
CoRS-No. 2, H%9ihc; May, a5aci July.
35sc.
oArs-No state, ee9:9s; western, a5aesc;
May, 2thc.
TOLEDO, O.. April i3.
WHEAr-No 9 red, cash, 73c; May. 73Ac;
| August e7Sc.
| CoRN-No. mixed. July 3sMc.
OATs-No . white cash, 221lc.
PITTSBURGH, Pa April II.
| CATrLE-Prme, 81 25Ql4 IS; good a l0zt4 20;
rough fat, g. 009375' calves, g. 0ol1300
HoGs-Prime, "a 2o0t25: common to fair
Workers. and pigs. o. 0OG40,: heavy. So 9oG4 90
SHEEP-Choice, silO942O; prime. o. 100
42o; fair, 8 S59S IS; common. 81 55Ga0o; spring
lambs, so0o9a0o; others, 50. 3.75dt51o
| CHICAGO. April II.
WHrAT-calis on May wheat opened at 65hc.
sold between 90 and 65%@65nc. last price
6oKc. Puts opened at 6SXG6ac. sold at 63X0
| e4c. last price 63g064c.
| Calls on May corn opened at 29Ac, sold at
2sAp29Ac, last price 294c. Puts opened at
1850, sold at 29Ss029Ac, last price 29xc.
| BALTIMORE, April IL
WHrAr-No 2 red, spot and April, 7sAD
7Shc; May, 7sa7shc; July. 7lh@7lhc; south
ern, .7e0zsc ,..
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
SEDUCTIVE SILKS.

Not woman in the city but what
will have silk waist this spring and
we would like to supply them. An en-
tire new line of silks now in stock.
They are pretty and new, and don't let
the prices disturb you. A little money
goes long way in this silk matter.
A lot of Jap Wash Silks in light and
dark colors, striped and figured, at 19c
yard only limited quantity. Extra
wide, better silks, at S5c, should be
Csc,
Some pretty effects in Green, Browns,
Yellow and Reds, at Csc, 75c and 90c a
yard. Match them, you can't, for less
than SIC to S1.25.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
n Valuable Prescription.

Editor Morrison, of Worthington,
Ind, "Sun," writes: "You have valu-
able prescription in Electric Bitters
and l can cheerfully recommend it for
Constipation and Sick Headache, and
as general system tonic it has no
equal" Mrs. Annie Stehle, 2625 Cot
tage Grove Ave-, Chicago, was all run
down, could not eat nor digest food
had backache which never left her
and felt tired and weary, but six bot
ties of Electric Bitters restored her
health and renewed her strength.
Price so cents apd sl,OO. Get Bottle
at w. Fl. Styer's Drug Store.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
HUTCHISON'S
BARGAIN
STORE
There's Wisdom
In Economy,

And there are different sorts of Econo-
nv; the economy which ''sayes at the
spigot and wastes at the bung" is worse
than no economy at all.
The truest saying is to buy the best
your pocket t-book will afford at the
lowest price for which it can be sold.
We buy good goods.
We sell on such close margin of
profit that our customers feel confident
that bottom has been struck.
Hence the active. progressive look of
things which some people wonder at.
It's very simple, this honest shop
keeping when you know how, and the
trading public will always pin their
faith to an esta ablishment of that kind.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
Dress Goods Again

Never in such position to serve
your every fancy as now. Whatever
your dress goods thought may be here
will you find it. AS to the prices-well,
they're right or we couldn't do the bus
mess.
All Wool Novelties, Light Shades,
Small Check and B Boucle Patterns at
43c, 45c and soc; the usual prices Csc to
75c. pieces Silk Finish Henrietta in
Blue, Black and Jet Black, at SOC. The
regular dollar goods.
Iridiscent in new shades at S779c
regular price 60c.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
CONDENSED NEWS


Gathered From All Parts of the Country
by. Telegraph.
Prince Henry of Prussia, brother of
the emperor, is to assume command of
The reserve napal. squadron at Kiel in
August.
1t is known at Pretoria that largo
majority of the volksraad have decided
ITO oppose the proposed visit to Eng
land of President Kruger.
Timoteo Vega, a political prisoner,
was shot Monday morning at Matan-
zas. Other executions of revolutionists
will take place this week in Havana.
Wilson's hosiery mill, Danielsonville,
CT, has shut down and will repain
closed several weeks.- because of a lack
of market for goods. The mill en-
ployes rs hands.
The republican conferees of the 7th
congressional district, Pennsylvania,
Monday selected two Quay men to rep
resent the district at the national con-
vention at st. Louis.
United States Ambassador Uhl has
leased the residence No Thiergarten
strasse, Berlin, and will take possession
early in May. Mr.. Uhl will be present.
ed to the emperor on May 2.
The Neuste Nachrichten, of Berlin,
expresses the belief that the Madrid
cabinet will show the greatest pru-
dence and deliberation in judging the
decision of the American congress in
the Cuban matter
An overturned lamp set fire to the
two story dwelling of John Erasmy on
18th avenue, San Francisco. The
building was completely destroyed, and
little Fritz Erasmy, a child of six years,
was burned to death.
+ Herren Reuthr and Gaerton, bank
ers, doing business in partnership in
Hamburg, have been arrested charged
with heavy defalcations. The police
have seized their books and accounts,
and closed their business
The death of Baron Won Schrader,
master of ceremonies of the Prussian
court, from the wound he received in
his duel with Lieberecht Won Kotze, ex-
court chamberlain, has greatly intensi-
fed the public feeling against duel
ling.
Frank Masso, of mo. 40 Superior
street, Chicago who was taken to the
county hospital Sunday suffering with
erysipelas, jumped from the third story
of the hospital at an early hour Mon
day morning and falling on his head
was instantly killed.
The London Chronicle Monday pub
fishes dispatch from Rome saying
that advices received there from Mas.
sowah show that Gen. Baratierri, who
was recently removed from the com.
mand of the Italian forces operating in
Abyssinia, shows signs of mental
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
Clothing!

For Men, Boys and Children. This
department is receiving additions every
week, and we will make the lowest
prices in the history of the clothing
business. All goods guaranteed sound,
strong and durable. Our prices are
not approached by any house.
HATS AND CAPS.-New styles arriv-
ing. Some special prices this week.
Mems Shirts for working in at zoe, 25c,
35c to 4sc-in good extra value in these
goods come and see them.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14

RALSTON MODEL MEALS-Is a
book written in honor of the recent
movement throughout America in favor
of Natural Health and Food. 1t will
save its price in any family every week
by telling how to prepare healthy food,
and will save sickness and the expense
and suffering that follows. We sell
the Book and the Health Food. The
best and the heartiest food on earth
We are up to date in goods, in methods
and prices. Call and see our establish
nenr. The most progressive in the
.ity.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
Tbey Died Together.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 13.-John
Hoefs and his wife, Mathilda Hoefs,
were found dead in their beds early
Sunday morning. The bodies were dis
covered by little Bertha, their only
child, a girl of nine years. A post
mortem examination showed that both
the deceased had died from the effects
of arsenic. Neither the relatives nor
the neighbors of the Hoefs family can
account for the death of the couple, as
there was no visible reason whatsoever
for suicide.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
Garden and Flower Seeds

Tube Rose and Gladiol Bulbs for
1 cent each.
Flower and Garden Seeds, 2 papers
for cents.
Half Pint Package Beans and Peas
for cents. Quart Package Central
Park Lawn Grass, for Is cents. All
Warranted Fresh and Pure.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
Bloodless Duel.

PARIS, April 13.-The prince of Sa-
gon and M. Hermann, the dramatic au-
thor, fought a duel Monday morning
on the race course at Atteuil, suburb
of Paris. The weapons used were pis-
tolls. Four shots were fred, but neither
of the combatants were wounded.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
FOR FREE SILVER.
All the Democratic Delegates Selected II
Missouri for Free Coinage of the Whit

All the Democratic Delegates Selected In
Missouri for Free Coinage of the white
Metal.
ST. LoUIs, April 1S.-Up to and in
cluding Saturday 92 democratic county
conventions had been held in Missouri
to select delegates to the state conven-
tion at Sedalia, which meets next We'd
nesday. Delegates instructeds for
free coinage of silver at the ratio
of 10 to 1, 342; instructed, for
gold standard, none; instructed to vote
for Stone, Bland, Vest and Cockreu as
delegates at large to Chicago, 255; in
structed to vote for solid free silver
delegation to Chicago, Sol; uninstruct-
ed, 3. Three wards in st. Louis send
sound money delegates, and two are
reckoned from other wards to vote for
the gold element.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14

DON'T FORGET-That we have full
stocks of Carpets, Window Shades, Wall
Paper, Picture Frames, Lace Curtains,
Mattings, Jap Portiers, Lamps, Trunks
and Sewing Machines, at less prices
than can be bought elswhere
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14

1t is impossible to Enumerate the
Bargains in all our 26 departments
Every Week, it would keep one writ
ing all the time. You are invited to
come and see the wonderful low prices
we make. No er house can pupil
cate them.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
The Weather.

WASHINGTON. April 13-For Ohio-In-
creasing cloudiness and local showers Tues
day: cooler Tuesday; fresh and brisk south
easterly winds.
For West Virginia-Tuesday local showers,
followed by fair weather; continued warm
southerly winds Tuesday morning, followed
by cooler weather.
For kentucky-Tucsday probably fair;
cooler Tuesday morning. southwesterly winds.
For Indiana-Probably fair Tuesday; high
southerly winds.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
RuckIen's Arm ca Salve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
or no paw required. 1t is guaranteed 10
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale bv w. 81. Stver.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
E,.senator rhcaII, seriouslv I'M.

ATcHIsoN, Kan, April 12.-Ex-Sena-
tor John j. Ingalls, is still confined to
his room by the severe cold which he
contracted on his trip a few weeks ago,
and his friends are exercised about
him.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14

Large Addition to our Quee nsware
Stock this week, and the prices are
lower than ever-Large purchases
direct from the potteries, give US the
lowest prices obtainable.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
Laundried Shirt Waists.

Going to be the biggest shirt waist
season ever known. We've bought ac-
cordingly. There are many pleasant
surprises awaiting YOU Why not buy
early and get first pick
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
New Spring Capes.

We get the new things as fast as
turned out. You don't need pocket
full of money to be properly capped here.
Your interests are ours, Prices 9Sc,
1.25, so, 100 to $3.50.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14

On account OF the Prohibition State Conven-
tion OF Ohio at Findlay, o.. the G. & M Ry.
viii sell tickets from all coupon stations to
F1ndlay and return. at one fare for the round
trip. Tickets will be good going April goth
and 2lst and not good returning after April
23rd 1895. a.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
r. 30. O. Ex. r. r.

To accommodate persons wishing to attend
the Prohibition State Convention. on April
tickets to Ftndlay and return at one fare for
the round trip, good returning until April aad.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
Home seekers' Eccurs!on.

The Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway
will on April 7th and 2 st, and May 9th, sell
Home Seekers Excursion Tickets, at rate of
one fare plus two dollars for round trip, to
points West, South. Southeast and East.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-14
DO you EAT BREADS

jacob Pfaff's is unexoelIed, as are
also his Cakes and Ices. Finest
Neapolitan Ice Cream that can be
made. Particular and personal at,
tention given to serving parties
receptions. weddings or public din
ners. JACOB PFAFF,
Putnam st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-01
MANAGER COMIsKEY CLAIMS A
TWIRLER BY THE NAME OF
HOAR.
SUNDAY GAMES IN MIDWAY.
NEXT SEASON WILL PROBABLY SEE
THEM PLAYED AT LEXINGTON
AVENUE.
SOD DIAMOND ON OLD GROUNDS.
"COmmy'' Says WiImot Cannot Put
ON Airs Over His Sod Carpet
Amy More.

President Ban Johnson's latest bull
letin shows that Manager Comiskey
has engaged a new pitcher, although
1t Is not very explicit as to the pedi-
gree or fighting weight of the new
phenomenon. The bulletin is as fol-
lows:
Detroit-Signed, A. D. Davis, Russell Pace;
Claimed a,, Punch Wilmer ..stix" Isaacs,
Columbus-Claimed. Catcher O'Meara, First
Baseman Breckenridge, Frank Ward and
Fielder Frank, of Cambridge, o.
Milwaukee, Arthur Clarkson and
Brownie Foreman.
Minneapolis Claimed, Miles J. Maryott and
Pitcher Kagey, of Defiance, o.
st. Paul-Claimed, Pitcher Hoar.
Kansas City-Signed. Pitcher Risley, Josh
Riley; claimed, Pitcher Bevis. Pitcher Drum
my, Third Baseman Kimlock, William Wayne.
In conclusion Mr.. Johnson reminds the
magnates that they cannot have over twenty
five men on the reserved, signed and claim
lists. He wants the revised lists right away.
1t is likely that during the coming
summer Manager Coniskey will make
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-01

an effort to play Sunday ball on the
new grounds at Lexington and Uni
versity avenues. 1t is thought there
will be little objection, as there are no
residences close. In the event that this
deal goes through all right, the st. Paul
club will no doubt move to the new
grounds entirely by the opening of the
season of 1898 at the farthest Man
ager Comiskey's lease in his present
location running to the close of the
season of 1897. The old grounds are
being fixed up already for better work
next year, and will have next April
a sod diamond and full grass field in
place of the hot sand and consequently
high sky that so annoyed the Indian
apolis players and started them on the
down hill.
Manning will give Pitcher Bevis another
trial in the spring.
Vanderbeck is reported to be looking for a
second baseman. Thinks Nicholson is too old.
Indianapolis has taken Cecil, the Toledo
third baSeman.
Capt. Ewing has announced that Pitcher
Dammann, the Indianapolis southpaw, will
be with the Reds next season-or at least so
long as he shows league speed. Dammann
is the first for the Reds for 1897.
James Brady, the Pittsburg catcher has
become athletic instructor at the Carnegie
club Of Braddock. He will be free to play
ball next season, however.
ton on the Mobile grounds. The Cincinnati
club has an option on the New Orleans
grounds Both clubs trips depend on the
season opening.
President Young has settled the dispute
over Atlanta and the Southern league by
placing that town in the Southern league,
which starts with Atlanta, Charleston, Sa-
vannah, Macon and Aubusta. 1t will be either
q six or an eight-club league.
The engagement of First Baseman Andy
Fuller, of st. Louis, looks as if Roger Con-
nor really intends to retire.
Umpire Charlie Snyder doesn't think Aus
traHa can muster up a base ball team strong
enough to make respectable showing
against even American minor league teams.
number Of base ball players, 1ncIldlng
Jake Stencil, Denny Lyons, Jack and Eddie
Boyle, Billy Kluseman. Lefty" Mari and
others, have formed beef steak club In
Cincinnati.
Brandt, the Virginia league. pitcher bought
by Philadelphia, gave more BASES on palis
than any other twirler In the league:
Fred Pfeffer has a photograph gallery In
Chicago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-01
ON THE GRIDIRON.


Princeton Is on the board with new wrin-
kle 1t is playing only three men on the line
of scrimmage- Her tackles drop back 10
their same position on one foot. The ends
form directly behind thems with the backs
still further back, making a square Wnen
the ball is put in play the men mass COM
pactiy and form a sort of revolving wedge
1t is questionable If rule does not interfere
with this.
Chicago university cranks yelling for
Stage to get Hefefnger for a coach. 1t
would cost lots Of money, for Heff has lined
his pockets we'll ever since leaving Yale. He
has coached all over the country, making an
especially good thing in California.
Bert Waters is pronounced the best football
coach Harvard ever has had. He plays no
favorites and picks out the best players, re-
CARELESS of social standing.
Coach Woodruff, of the University Of Penn
sylvania team, has declared his intention OF
giving up coaching after this season and ap-
ply himself solely to his law practice.
Williams, the old Pennsylvania captain, is
coaching Oberlin preparatory to the game
with Michigan
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-01
YALE HAS A NEW STROKE.
Longer Body Reach and More De-
ctded Catch.

Since the return from Henley last July,
Capt. Bailey, of the Yale crew. has had last
years barge made over, introducing several
new features In the first place, the seats,
instead of being arranged in the middle of
the boat as they have been for the last ten
or fifteen years, are now placed on the
sides, after the fashion of the English boats,
so that the men will get more leverage and
the shell will be kept on an even keel much
more easily. Furthermore. the outriggers
have been made slightly shorter. The next
important change is In respect to the level
at which the slides were formerly arranged.
OF late years the end of the runner nearest
the stem has been about an inch lower than
the end near the bow. BY Capt. Bailey's
changes the slides now made without any
incline whatever. being laid perfectly level.
Another innovation in the slides is the cut
ting off of about three inches on the after
end so that they are now in the neighbor-
hood Of twenty-one inches long, instead of
twenty three or twenty-four inches. new
style of oar is to be- made use Of in place of
the former kind. They are to be nearly an
inch narrower in the blade and couple
inches longer. They will also have the rib
in the center, practically making two small
blades instead Of the old smooth spoons BY
these two scoops in the blade the oar will
take firmer hold of the water, and it will
tend to keep the oar at thet same level at
which 1t was buried on the catch. The Cook
stroke will not be altered. The only change
from the stroke rowed last year Will be in
getting a little more reach with the body,
and great deal more decided catch.