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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-11

EksyH FOR SALE.-Entire east half Of Block
lS, West Side Marietta, II" feet on Knox St,
100 on Franklin, and 100 on Pearl It. VIII sell
as whole. Inquire of Dr.. S. M, Hart Wittlig
building, Front street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-11
w all'P Papers

We invite you to call and inspect our
new Spring Wall Papers which are arriv-
ing almost daily.
We have the reputation of introducing
the very latest designs and colorings made
by the leading factories of the United
States, and which consists of the celebrated
makes of M. H. Birge & Sons, The Robert
Grams Co., Warren, Fuller & Co., VIM.
Campbell & Co., and many others.
Prices lower than ever, at S cents and
upwards. A lot of remnants at your own
price.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-11

gSS-DR. E. +, EDDY, Dentist Once s0'
Front street, opposite Soldiers Monument.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-11

sas~ D6 " NJ. HART, DENTIST. Once II
Putnam ST., between Front and Second.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-11

eS-D -DRESSMAKING-Mrs. NJ. A. Payne and
Mrs. Florence A. Dye, Second Floor Luchs
building, Front st. opposite Post ONCE.
Work guaranteed lw.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-11

ESsyH FOR SALE. House and Lot, 65 by l18
IT. Inquire at 507 Smith street. Gas and good
cistern Ed SMITH.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-11

es-DR. GALLAGHER-Dise OF the eye
and fitting of glasses. Law Building Putnam
street
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-11
FOR SALE.

10 Houses and lot on monthly payment.
2 New Houses $3.50 each.
Farms to exchange for City property.
One Six Roomed House, 81 800. Many other
Houses and lots for sale, 81.
WARD s. STONE, 235 Second st.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-03-11
II ESS LOCALS

sx~FOR SALE-A milch COW. Inquire at
600 Third street.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Hon. Tenant Lomax.

Cullman, Friday, October 20, Up. m.
Tuscumbia, Colbert county, Saturday
October "a, II a. m.
Sheffield, Colbert county, Saturday.
October "a, 7 p. m.
Columbiana, Shelby county, October %,
at II a. m.
Talladega, Talladega county, October
20, at II a. m.
Scale, Russell county, October 80, at IL
"a. m.
Ozark Dale county, October 81, at II
"a. m.
Phoenix City, Lee county, November 2,
IL a. m.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Appointments of Hon. w. I. Bullock.

Franklin county-Phl Campbell, Tues
day. October 20; Bell Green Wednesday,
October 81 Burleson, Thursday October
%; Pleasant Site, Friday, october 23;
Frankfort, Saturday, October "a; RUSSELL
VILE Saturday, October "a, at night.
DeKalb county-Sulphur Springs, Mon
day, October rs; Valley Head, Tuesday,
October 81; Fort Payne, Tuesday, Octo-
Der 81, at night; Lebanon, Wednesday,
October %; Lathamville, Thursday, oc-
tober 20; Collinsville, Friday, october 30.
Cherokee county-Maple Grove, Satur-
day, October 81; Spring Garden, Monday.
November g.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Hon. w. P. Pinckard.

Wedowee, Randolph county, Thursday,
October %, II a. M
Roanoke, Randolph county, Thursday,
October %, z p. m.
Lafayette, Chambers county, Satur-
day, october "a, II a. m.
Athens, Limestone county, Friday, Oc-
tober &c. IL a.. IN.
Decatur, Morgan county, Thursday, Oc-
tober 90, 7 p. m.
Opelika, Lee county, Saturday, october
"a, at night.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Hon. w. IT. L. Cofer.

Valley Head. DeKalb county, Thurs
day, October %.
Hon. w. T. L. Golfer will address the
people on the issues of the campaign at
the following times and places:
Ashyille, ST. Clair county, Tuesday,
October %.
Springville, st. Clair county, Wednes-
day, October g.
Hon. w. T. L. Golfer will address the
people at the following times and places:
Leesburg, October 49,
Farrill, October "a.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Susie C. Bray, after an illness of
two weeks. died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. j. A. Tuck, October IL,
1896. She was a good Christian mother
and grandmother, and may the loved
ones be comforted in the knowledge that
she was at peace with her God.
Another faithful servant
Has gone from earth below
To join the holy angels,
Where all Christ's children go.
i F. C. PQWEII
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22

Hon. Jesse F. Stallings will address the
people on the issues of the campaign at
the following times and places.
Sprague, Montgomery county, Octo-
Der %.
Daphne, Baldwin county, Monday, Oc-
tober 26.
Rosinton, Baldwin county, Tuesday,
October 27.
Brundidge, Pike county, Thursday, Oc-
tober 20.
Spring Hill, Pike county, Friday. oc-
tober 80.
Hendersons Store, Pike county, Fri
day, October 80, at p. m.
Troy Pike county, Saturday, october
81.
Greenville, Butler county, Monday, No
vember 2.
Montgomery, November 2, at night.
Hons. j. J. Altman and w. P. Pinckard.
Hons. J. J. Altman and w. P. Pinckard
will address their fellow citizens at Gull
man October 2S at 7:30 p. m.
DR.. R. M. Cunningham and Hon. Wilson R.
will address their fellow citizens at ITALIA
dega Thursday night, October %.
Hon. John L. Burnett and Dr. r. M. Cum
ningham
Cedar Bluff, Cherokee county, Octo-
Der 81.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
n.'Gaston A. Robbins.

Clanton, Thursday, October %, at l
a. m.
Chulafinnee, October 81, at II a. m.
Arbacoochee, October 2S, at II a. m.
Abernathy, October 20, at IL a. m.
Edwardsvlle, October 80, 1t II a. m.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22

Hon. John H. Bankhead will address
the people at
CASTOR, Sumter county, Friday, Octo-
Der %, 10 a. M
Whitfield. Sumter county. Friday, Oc-
tober 90, 8 D. m.
Coatopa, Sumter county, Saturday,
October "a, 10 a. IN.
Centreville, Bibb county, Friday. Oc-
tober 3d. II a. m.
Boeton. Bib county, Saturday. Octo-
Der 80, p. m.
Berry, Fayette county. Monday Octo-
Der 20.
Fayette, Fayette county, Tuesday Oc-
tober 27
Days Gap, Fayette county, Wednes-
day October rs.
Patton Junction, Walker county,
Wednesday October rs, at night
Jasper, Walker county Thursday Oc-
tober 49,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
ANEW LINE OF PULLMAN sLEePERs,
Via Southern Railway, Through from Birmina
ham 10 New York, Without Change.

Beginning October 1, 1896, the greatest
Southern Railway will improve their al
ready excellent service to New York and
the east by operating new line of ele-
CANT Pullman Drawing sleepers through
without change, on their trains, Nos. IS
ana S6, leaving Birmingham at 4:20 D. m.
and arriving from the east at 1920 noon.
This improved service now affords two
daily trains carrying superb Pullman
sleeping cars from Birmingham to New
York without change.
J. p. BILLUPS. Trav. Pass. Agent.
q I'm
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
'Possum Am Good TO Eat.

Mr.. Tom Cason, the popular proprietor
of the Exchange, on Second avenue, be-
tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets,
treated lot of friends Tuesday night to
an elegant dish of 'possum, sop and TIA
ters. The feast was enjoyed, and all
voted Mr.. Cason a host of hosts.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22

Hon. Cecil Browne will address the peo-
pie at the following times and places:
Admission, October rs, p. m.
Oxford, October 27, 10 a. m.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Hon. Frank s. White.

Hon. Frank S. White will address the
people at the following times and places:
Jacksonville, Monday, October 26, 10
a. m.
Admission, Monday, October rs, at night.
Marion, Perry county, Saturday, Octo-
Der "a, at IL a. m.
Greensboro, Hale county, Saturday, Oc-
tober "a, at night.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22

Hon. Theo L. Bulger, democratic elect5
or, will speak at the following times and
PLACES:
Wetumpka, Elmore county, Monday
October 26.
Prattville, Autauga county, Wednes-
day October %, at night
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Hon. ]. Thomas Hef1in.

Hon. ]. Thomas Hefiin will address his
fellow citizens on the issues of the day
at the following times and places:
Wetumpka, Gilmore county, Wednes-
day, October 26, II a. m.
Tuskegee, Macon county, Friday, Oc-
tober 20, II a. m.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
ANNOUNC DEMENT'S.

Hon. Oscar w. Underwood and others
will address the people on the public is
sues of the day at the following places:
Monday, October 26, Oneonta, p. M,
Joseph F. Johnston
Tuesday, October 81, Blountsville, IL
a. M. Joseph F. Johnston.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22

Louis Gelders receives
fresh oysters in the shell daily
at the Dairy Kitchen.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Hon. ID. B. Almon.

Hon. E. B. Almon will address the peo-
pie on the issues of the campaign at the
following times and places:
Russellville, November 2, at II a. m.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
To Investors.

THE PAID-UP STOCK IN THE ALA
BAMA BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIA-
TION has three desirable features that few
investments can offer. First, cash loan
value Of 90 cents on the dollar; second, a
cash withdrawal value with fair rate OF
interest; third, matured value with all
accumulated profits.
PROFIT-This stock pays 6 per cent in
cash dividends, payable semi-annually, and
shares besides in the surplus profit.
THE SECURITY consists in first mort
cages on city property In this state, and the
mortgages are non-negotiable.
This Association was organized In April,
1891, and since that time 1t has built up a
business Of 81, Co., 900 stock In force and over
s4OO, 900 in cash paid in. The loans made
have been Al, the proof of which Is the AS
ISOLATION has never made a loss and has but
$1,000 real estate on hand.
The withdrawal value Of the PAID-UP
STOCK and its absolute security makes 1t
especially desirable to conservative in
vestors.
For further information apply at the Of
fee, No. 1000 First avenue.
w. Y. M. Robertson,
Io-ao-tf General Manager.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Gen. Edmond W. Pettus.

General Pettus and Hon. j. H. Bank
head, Mobile, Saturday, October 81. at
p m.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
MRS. M. b. FRAZIER

Desires to announce to her
patrons and friends that she
will be at the Morris today,
where she will be pleased to
see her patrons. She has the
very latest styles.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Joseph F. Johnston.

Hon. Joseph F. Johnston, governor
elect, will address his fellow citizens on
the Issues of the campaign at the follow
ing times and places:
Ashville, Thursday, October %.
Centre, Friday, October 20.
Guntersville, Saturday, October "a
Oneonta. Blount county, Monday, Oc-
tober 20.
Blountsville, Blount county, Tuesday,
October %.
Jacksonville, October 20, ~ m.
Admission, Thursday, October 20, at
night.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22

Hons. Thomas L. Bulger and r, A. j.
Cumber.
Hon. Thomas l.. Bulger, presidential
elector, and Hon. r. A. J. Cumbee will
address the people at the following times
and places:
New Site, Tallapoosa county, Friday,
October %.
Alexander City, Tallapoosa county, Sat-
urday, October "a.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Appointments of Senator Pugh.

Rnssellville. Franklin county. Wednes-
day, October 2S.
Oneonta. Blount county, Saturday, oc-
tober "a, II a. m.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22

Hons. William Richardson and R. J. Lowe.
Gurley, Madison county, Thursday,
October %, 8 p. IN.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Appointments Fourth District.


Mink, Thursday, October %, 10 a. m.-
Hons. T. s. Plowman, S. D. G. Brothers,
j. M. Caldwell.
Duke, Thursday October %, Z p. m.--
Hons. T. s. Plowman, S. D. G. Brothers,
]. M. Caldwell.
Ohatchie, Friday October 20, 10 a. m.-
Hons. James Crook, s. d. G. Brothers,
]. NJ Caldwell.
Bruner. Friday, October %, 10 a. m.-
Hons. T. s. Plowman. B. D. Williams,
John Pelham.
Alexandria, Friday. October 90, Z p. NJ
Hons. T. S. Plowman, B. D. Williams,
John Pelham.
Bynums, Saturday, October "a, 10 a. m.
Hons T. S. Plowman, J. B. Knox, j. w.
Abercrombie.
Ganaway's school house, Saturday, Oc-
tober "a, Z p. m,-Hons. T. S. Plowman,
]. B. Knox, ]. w. Abercrombie.
Jacksonville, Monday, october rs, 10 a.
m.-Hons. T. s. Plowman, Frank s.
White, J. j. Willett.
Weavers, Monday October 26, p. M
Hons. t. s. Plowman, B. D. Williams,
A. F. McGehee.
Admission, Monday, October 26, 1880 p.
m.--Hons. Frank s. White, Cecil Browne.
Oxford, Tuesday, October q, 10 a. m.-
Hons. T. 8. Plowman, Cecil Browne.
Morrisville, Wednesday, October 28, 10
a. m--Hons. w. F. Johnston, John Pei
ham.
Jacksonville, Thursday, October 20, -
m-Hon. John w. A. Sanford.
Peek's Hill, Thursday, october 20, 10 a.
m.--Hons. ]. M. Caldwell, L. d. Miller.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Hon. Thomas L. Bulgel

Liberty. Blount county, Friday oc-
tober g.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
PUSHED OFF BY FLAGMAN.
That Is the Way the Coroner's Jury Says Poor
Johnnie Patton Came to His
Death.

The coroners jury makes the following
report on the death of John G. Patton,
the boy killed recently by the Southern
railroad:
State of Alabama,
Jefferson County.
We, the jury, impanelled by r. e.
Jones, coroner of said county, to investi-
gate the cause of the death of John G.
Patton find that said Patton was thrown
from train No. "a of the Southern Rail
way company at Bivin's switch, on the
10th of October, 1885, that said train, or al
part thereof, passed over him, crushing
both of his legs and making other wounds
from which he died within three hours,
and that Ernest Gibson, alias II. c.
Strayer, knocked or pushed said Patton
off said train while the same was in mo-
ton, which act was unlawful
A. B. FINCH,
d. KAHN,
l. j. RITTENBERRY,
r. j. JONES,
]. T. WILSON,
Attest:
r. E. JONES, Coroner.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Hon. Paul Hodges

will address his fellow citizens at:
Green Hill, October 20.
Cloverdale, October 80.
Gravelly Springs, October 81.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
------------------------ --------------
ANEW LINE OF SUPERB PULLMAN
Drawing SIeepers, Between Birmingham anc
New York, Through Without Change, !.
via Southern Railway.

Beginning October 1, 1896, the Southern
Railway will operate new line of ele-
giant Pullman Drawing Room Sleepers
between Birmingham and New York,
through without change, on their trains
Nos. 1856 and &c. leaving Birmingham at
4:20 p. m. and arriving from the east at
1920 noon. Two daily trains to the east
carrying Pullman Drawing Room Sleep
ers through to New York.
j. P. BILLUPS, TRAY. Pass. Agent.
10-2-3w l1s7-f- s5.-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22

Phone ]. K. Gossett to move
or repair your stove. 9-a6-Im
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
BUY CORONA COAL.
John K. Warren, Manager.
Telephone 1910.

Every family should have
Schillinger's new bottle beer.
9-2s-tf .--.. =. 1850.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Hon. Sam Will John.

Hon. s. w. John will address the people
on the issues of the campaign at the fol-
lowing times and places:
Scottsboro. Jackson county, Thursday,
October o.
Moulton, Lawrence county, Friday, Oc-
tober g.
Cherokee, Colbert county, Saturday,
October "a.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Hon. w. H. Stanley

Oakman, October 20.
Corona, October "a. =.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Hon. John Carmichael

will a dress the citizens of st. Clair coun
ty at Evergreen on October %.
G. M. SHELLEY,
Chairman,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Hon. w. q. Brown

will address his fellow citizens at the fol-
lowing times and places:
Logan, Cullman county, Friday, Octo-
Der %.
Walter, .Cullman county, Saturday, Oc-
tober "a,
October 25.
Joppa, Cullman county. Saturday. Oc-
tober 81.
Pairs school house, Winston county.
Tuesday, October "a.
Melville, winston county, Wednesday,
October 28.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Hcus. William M. Lackey, ]. A. Parker ar
j. A. Holmes.

Hons. William L. Lackey, j. A. Parker
and J. A. Holmes, will address the peo-
pie on the issues of the campaign at the
following times and places:
Buyek. Gilmore county, Thursday Oc-
tobcr %.
Der %
Chenahatehie. Elmore county. Satur-
day October "a.
Tallassee. Gilmore county, Saturday
October "a, at night.
Hons. Joseph h. Montgomery and William
p. Hogue.
Hons Joseph H. Montgomery and
William F. Hogue will address the people
at the following times and places:
Hoods. Blount county, Thursday Oc-
tober "a.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-22
Hons. Daniel s. Coleman and w. w. Garth

Hons. Dan1el .. coleman ana w. W. Gaftn.
Hons. Daniel Coleman and w. w.
Garth will address the people on the is
sues of the campaign at the following
times and places:
Sommerville, Morgan county, Thursday
October %, II a. m.
Falkville. Morgan county. Friday Oc-
tober %, IL q. m.
Elkmont, Limestone county. October
20, at II a. m.
Salem church, Limestone county, Octo-
Der 30, at IL a. m.
Aliens, Limestone county, october 81,
at IL a. m.
The morning times., 1896-08-15
HORSE FOR LAWYERS BILL
Constable Took It From the Shafts
Despite Peters Protest.
Then a Policeman Arrested the Oon-
er and the Crowd Had Lots
of Fun.

An exciting incident happened In the
shadow OF Lincoln Monument in front Of
the city ball yesterday afternoon, When
Constable swinburne served a writ on
william Peters, coIored farmer. Peters
some time ago engaged Lawyer Hewlett to
defend hin Id suit before one of the lower
courts.
For the services the lawyer Gained his
client was INDEBTED to bim $19. He en-
tered suit against him and the service
papers were put III the hands of Constable
him driving leissreiy past the city han on
his way 10 market ne ran out aud grabbed
his borse.
Peters threat0ed all kinds OF dire ven
geance. but TIN constable succeeded in
separating the horse and the wagon and in
leading the fomer away.
There was lively row in progress for
several minutes during which the con-
stable kept up his reputation as tighter.
The horse was pulled back and forth aud
from this side 10 that, but in the end the
constable still had bold OF the bride. As
the row waxed warm the crowd grew en-
:busiastic and cheered on the parties in
terested. During the meleesom boys went
through the Benrmg mans wagon and
he was minus a lot Of produce at the end
OF the affair.
To cap the climax policeman arrested
Mr.. Peters and was on the way to the
station house with him when the situation
was explained to him aud the man was re-
leased. The constable took the horse to
a livery stable where he will be kept for
reasonable length OF time, and il the owner
does notcome forwardan pay up the horse,
which is worth 500, will be sold to meet
the demand. -
The morning times., 1896-08-15
RIGHT OF A JUSTICE.


Jury.
The right of Justice of the peace to
instruct jury what verdict to find is
called in question by suit filed yester-
day by John II. Adriaans, the attorney.
Mr. Adriaans says ne was plaintiff before
Justice Samuel R. Church recently, and when
the facts were presentedMr. Church directed
the Jury to find a verdict for the defendant
Mr. Africans denies that he had any
right to give such instruction
The morning times., 1896-08-15
LAST STONE IN POSITION
Granite Block Laid Which Completes
the City PostOffice Walls.
Photograph of the wOrkmen Was
Taken Yesterday High In the Air.
Plans for Remaining Work.

me occupations gone" said a Hibernian
stone setter who has been working on the
new Postofrice building for several years
as he saw A W. Taylor lay the final stone
of the structure.
The horny handed stone-setters who have
seen the building rise day by day, and
have mounted from the very bottom with
the walls stood yesterday afternoon at 8
O'Clock ON the battlenents Of the tower
and saw the block put in position which
marked the completion OF their task.
Since January 81, 1884, when the first
stone was Set, until yesterday when the
last was iaid ZoU 700 cubic feet Of granite
have been handled by the sloi.e- settlers, and
most Of them WHO hegan the task were
present at the completion.
A photograph was taken OF the scene.
Those present were W. g. Stinemetz, gen.
eral superintendent in charge; X. A. Eell,
superintendent Of the granite work; j. w.
KiDsey, manager OF the men; ;ArthurCowsills
contractor for the brick work, and John
Pierce, agent and contractor.
-Four fatal accidents have occurred since
the building was begun, one stone setter
being killed by falling stone, and three
iron workers have fallen from heights and
received injuries from which they died.
score OF more or less serious accidents
have taken place -.i
The brick work is also completed and the
layers and settlers will te transferred TO
other buildings which the contractors are
putting up There have been 500 900
bricks used in the work.
Now will begin the roofing and flooring
and all the structure will be covered ex-
cept the tower in August, and the tower will
have been rooted before the end Of Septem-
ber. The flooring will be hastened and
will be completed inside of TWO months.
The contracts for the finishing Of the base
meDt and of the first floor will be given
out in a few days and the inclosing Of the
building, which comprise es the window SASH
ing and glazing, will be Immediately begun.
1t is estimated that the building will be
turned over, to the government about the
middle of 1897.
The morning times., 1896-08-15
ARMY RIFLES ALL RIGHT.
Annual Composition Not Held Becaus,
of Lack of Money.

Army officers at headquarters In this
city declare that the reasons attributed
by Chicago paper for the Abandonment
Of Army rifle competitions this summer
are DonseDsical There have teen no Iifle
competitions for two years.
Last year, by general order No. IL. dated
March 10, it was expressly directed that
the competitions be not held, because the
Army was at that time changing weapons,
and no one was familiar with the new rifle
This year the new firing regulations were
not issued until April. and men could not
be expected to become familiar with them
in time for competition this summer.
1t is fact that 10 competitions have
been ordered this year, for among other
reasons no appropriation was made by Con-
gress for the transportation OF the teams
to the ranges. The statement that the
new rifles are so faulty that 10000 of
them must be returned to the arsenals for
adjustment OF sights. is declared by the
authorities to he unworthy of notice be-
cause it 6 SO utterly groundless.
The morning times., 1896-08-15

COasting the Chnte on Bicycle.
Mademoiselle Grace, the daring young
society woman from Boston, and her tutor,
Prof. Smith. again last night successfully
coasted the chute Oh q modern safety bi-
cycle, la the presence of over I, 200 specta-
tors. Capt. e. 8. Randall, proprietor Of
RiverView has engaged the young lady and
Prof. Smith to make three more rides-one
at O'Clock tonight and tomorrow (Sunday)
afternoon and night.
The regular trips Of the steamer Samuel
]. Pentz will be made tomorrow, leaving
her wharf. footof Seventh street, at i Inn,
2:45 and 6:1b p. m. Tickets on these trips
will be 20 cents. Today the regular
family trips wflT be made at 10 m, and
6: 4b p. M, and tickets on the two day trips
for the benefit of the children will be re-
duced to 10 cents.