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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
EXTENSION OF TICKET LIMIT.
veterans Attending the Reunion
Given Time to visit BnttIe-FicIds.

tnt
Given Time to visit BnttIe-FicIds.
The following statement explains itself
and IS authentic:
In order to give the Confederate Vete-
rams visiting Richmond during the sixth
annual reunion Of the United Confederate
veterans. sufficient time 10 visit the Viz
gina battle-helds before returning TO their
homes, the commissioner Of the South
ern states Passenger Association has
authorized It's members, composed Of the
various roads In the South and South
east. 10 extend until the 18th OF July the
limit Of such tickets as expire on the
10th Of July, upon surrender Of same not
later than the 9Th OF July to the ticket
agent Of the line over which the holders
arrive in Richmond, such tickets to be
returned TO the holders properly extended
Tor return passage until the 18th OF July,
after their return from the battle-helds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
ON THE APP0MATT0X.
MEETING OF THE PETERSBURG
METHODIST :. y. ASSOCIATION.
stotistics-DeHth of an Estimnbie
Lady Children's-Day Services.
cult Court-Assignment.

PETERSBURG, June 22.-(Special.) AT
the meeting of the Methodist Sunday
School Association, held yesterday after
noon. in Blandford Methodist Episcopal
church, there was large attendance Of
those composing the several school or
CARNATIONS, as we'll as interested specta-
tors. There was some fine singing and
one or more interesting addresses. The
reports OF the several schools show the
following figures:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
He Took His Seat in the Car.

Mr.. William Tribbett met with quite a
necuiiar accident Saturday night. re was
Il,Sino ranidlv down Ninth street when a
liu.', ,97,,red into the street from Franklin.
Into The ear Mr. Trbbett dashed. me
~ of Inc collision pitched him in the
air ana toward the car. When ne landea,
much to his surprise he was on sea- o ~,
ne car with no injury save slisht one
10 his back. The wheel was not damaged
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
Riehmonders I'm New York.

NEW YORK. June 22.-tspeciaL)--J II.
Bryan, Netherland; c. +. Bumann and
r. II. Bumann. 81. James ]. Bryan. Il. Il.
d. Myers, and j. T. Temple, Astor; W.
II. Scott, Broadway Central: c. A. Adams
Everett; A. s. Johnston, Hoffman; w. F,
LaBonta. Grand: s. strudwick. Gilsey
Y. e. Williams, Grand Union: z. b. Add
son and Miss Addison Imperial. --------
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
WaShDreSS Goods


furnishing ice-water to the veterans on
the day OF the parade reported that tho
work was well under way. sons Who
wish 10 sell tickets for the concert FRIDAY
for Tho benefit of the ice-water fund can
do so by applying at Captain p. Leslie
Spence's and the Baughman Stationery
Company's. The camp, AFTER tIansac .l.l,iis
again Saturday evening at O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
,,,ssIavne WEEDS Mr.. Overly.

Mr.. Ike overly and Miss Lena Ls ld',
riebt The ceremony was performed by
49, 49, drove TO the residence Of Rev. j. W.
Dongherty, but as this gentleman was
~, In nov MIR. Throckmorton was SOUGHT
~, I'D he "tied" the nuptial knot The
Iyide is the young lady who recently, pre-
5srred charges against Officer y. 6. Lam am.
kin in the United states Court ana oei0 ore
the Police Board. MI. GE ET ff.am[in.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
lie 1. Lieutenant Hartman Now

An assembly of the Guard OF me OVr,-
,oonwsalth, Company G. First lniah''s,
Was held last night Tor the R The hellot
e-l'e.V,,Iite5 in The election Of Third Sergeant
~ Mere Mercer Hartman. Lieutenant Hartmia an
has been connected with the COMPANY tbs rsr 'R
some years ; 4md b llS viii make an efficient
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
went After an Alleged Illicit Dis
filler.

Deputy United States Marshal Janney
Peasants and Deputy COllector-Of Inter
Ial-Reyenue J. Fuller Gaskins left In a
buggy Sunday night FOR Jackson. hamlet
about forty miles from Richmond, win
an attachment for o. VI. Anthony, an al
legged Illicit distilier They failed TO catch
their man. and returned yesterday after
noon empty-handed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
~. AR 80 ARE
8EAss sNSsCWNSO DISSOLVING
Tg 2zzn11 PARTNERSHIP.
DISSOLUTION EXCITEMENT.

factions speak louder than words There is
an emergency to be met here. The stock must be
converted into cash. and the order given to the
managers of all departments is to SELL sell, sell in
any quantities. at any prices, goods lately bought and
goods arriving daily. Such liberal selling is seen
i'm the store every day has before been known
to Richmonders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.


PORT OF RICHMOND. JUNE 2. 1896.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Moonlight, Cramer, New York,
fertilizer; Nirginia-CaTolina Chemical
Company
Schooner Robin Hood. Baker, Baltimore,
fish: Davenport & Morris.
Steamship Ola Dominion, Brakeman
New York; Old Dominion Steamship Com
pany.
Steamer Pocahontas. Graves Norfolk:
Virginia Navigation Company.
Steamship Old Dominion. Blakeman.
New York; Old Dominion Steamship Com
pany.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. JUNE 2.
Q3y telegraph.J
ARRIVED.
British steamship Appomattox. New
YORK
PORT OF WEST POINT. JUNE z. lsss.
CBy tslegraph)
ARRIVED
Steamship Baltimore. Murphy. Balti-
more: passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Baltimore. Murphy. Baltl-
more: passengers and general cargo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
Miss Kearney TO Begin Work Here.

Miss Belle Kearney. Of Flora, Miss,
national organizer Of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union, who will attend
the reunion. will give all the time she
can 10 the interest OF the Woman chris
ton Temperance Union work Her first
address will be given at Park-Place Meth
odlst church next Sunday afternoon at
f.2O o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.
Champions Hit Lucid Almost at VIII.
sleepy Fielding.

PHILADELPHIA. June 22-The Cham
pions fell upon Lucid in the second inning
to-day. and hit him almost at will
throughout. The run-getting was also
added to by the sleepy fielding Of the
Phillies. Hemming was effective, and
had the locals guessing, while his sup
port was all but gilt-edged. Clarke was
sent to the bench in the fourth for back
talk TO Umpire Hurst Attendance. $500
score: n. II. r.
Philadelphia ......2OOOOOO1O 4
Baltimore .........O13O3403' IA %
Batteries: Lucid and Grady; Hemming,
Clarke, and Robinson.
MERCER GREAT.
BOSTON, June 22.-Mercer pitched great
hall. and was unfathomable at critical
periods. In the tenth Boston had two
men on bases and no one out, and failed
even 10 get a man to third. The game
was full Of exciting periods Sullivan
nut ND a great game. Washington won
out on McGuires base on balls; Crook
bit Demontreville's sacrifice. and Browns
hit. Attendance. LOO. Score: X. H. H.
washington 80 OO1 0 10000 Il II
Roston .........0 ! 0 o. 30 2 %
Batteries: Mercer and Mcclure; sulli-
van and Tenney.
KiIlEN SBBENOlO.
CLEVELAND. o.. June 2.-1nability TO
bunch hits lost Cleveland the game To-
day. Mack's men had on their batting
clothes, and batted hard. killen twirled
snlendid ball and showed great head
work at critical stages. He received SUI
orh s,,nnort r. H. L.
PItebure ..........O3O00 o. II 0
Cleveland .......OOlO01O00
batteries: Kinen and Sugden; Young
and O'ConnOr.
BOTH PITCHERS FINE.
CHICAGO. June 22.-Dummy Hoys nun
81 a long av from Deckers bat in the
eighth inning lost the game for the en-
cinnatis to-day. and let in two runs AFTER
80 men had been retired. 1t was the
closest kind Of contest up 10 that time
as both pitchers were In the hnest form
Attendance. $500 Score; X. II. +,
Chicago .........OOOO 90 2 -
Cincinnati .........0 ! 600 O-l -
Ratteries: Griffith and Kittridge; Ehret,
Vaughan. and Peitz.
THE Colonies WIN.
louisville, KY. June PA shake
~ Of the Louisville team had a marked
erect to-day. Treadway has been re-
leased and shannon, Smith. and McDer-
,,o,, will be farmed. Hassamer and
pitcher Mcfarland will be recalled. and
others have been threatened with suspen-
s,or without pay. AS result, al save
Eustice played ball no team could beat.
INNS base on balls gave the Browns
heir only run. The Colonels won by good
hating and daring base-running. At
,andance. 5000. Score: r. II. II.
louisville ..........S OIL 90 o % % 10
81 Louis ..........O OOVOO VI !
batteries: Hill and Warren; Hart and
Murphy.
NOT on THE LIST.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., June 2.-No
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
Postponed, Owing TO Rain.

PETERSBURG, VA. June 22.-(Special)
The Petersburg Portsmouth game was
postponed, owing to rain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23

Summary: Earned runs-Lynchburg, Z;
Roanoke. l. Two-base hits-DOlan, Elem
ing. Little. Mccain ~. Fear, and Cock
man. Three-base hits-Dolan and Little.
Struck out-By Chesbro, 1. Bases on
bals-On Mcfarland, J.; off Chesbro. 3.
UmpiS-Mr. McDermott.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23

At Mobile. Ala: n. III. +.
Mobile 80. :. ......33OOOOo0o- 10 8
Atlanta ........ ..0040O21 ~ IL 3
Batteries Davis and Lohbeck; Norton
and Fields.
At New Orleans: *. II. II.
birmingham. -. .500OOO5O'-iO 10 2
New Orleans. 00OOi-5 IL 3
Batteries: Sparks and Sutherland;
Smith and Gonding.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
org'n'z'tion. Av. At.


Total collections during the past month,
Sll56l.
DEATH OF AN ESTIMABLE LADY.
Mrs Sarah May, wife Of DR.. David f.
May, prominent physician, died quite
suddenly Sunday morning at her hus-
bands residence, on High street. She
had been sick for only three or four
days. and her death was altogether unex-
pected. Mrs May came Of one OF the
best families in Prince George county.
She was a sister Of Colonel James p.
and Captain William T. Smith, OF that
county. She was a lady of most lovely
character. Her funeral took place this
afternoon from ST. Pauls Episcopal
church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
,,presby,erian Council.

GLASGOW. June 22.--The Presbyterian
,nnrention which has been holding It's SIT,
.ings here during the iast ley Iays shall be
to-aav that the next convention sH"'i 10
held In washington IN io.S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
CHILnREN.s-DAY SERVICES.

CHILDRENS-DA1 SERN ICES.
Very interesting exercises incident to
Children's-Day were held at the Market
street Methodist Episcopal church on
Sunday morning in the presence or
large congregation The pulpit and chan
eel of the church were handsomely de-
corated with potted plants and ferns.
There was an interesting programme OF
singing. Rotations. etc, and fine adj
dress by Rev. Or. Pitcher, of the Baptist
church.
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.
The gratifying intelligence has been re-
ceived OF the decided Improvement OF
Hon. william r. Mckinney. who was
recently overcome by a severe attack OF
nervous prostration, caused by overwork.
Mr.. Mckinney is now sojourning a Wat
kin's Glen, n. Y, and his early and tho
rough restoration to health IS looked for.
Colonel James ID. Brady General Stith
Boiling Captain Asa Rogers, and Hon.
Charles Gee, who attended the ST. Louis
convention as delegates and alternates
from this district. have returned home.
IL is understood that, while the matter
OF "A divided party and two candidates
for Congress In this district was not
brought formally to the attention Of the
National Committee, It was Informally
talked over with several members of the
committee. Some action may hereafter
be taken by the committee in the pre-
misses.
Mr.. James W. Jackson. Of Prince
George county. day or two ago cap
tured a carrier-pigeon. bearing silver
band on the left leg marked, &c. T. X
go" The bird awaits the call Of the
owner.
Misses Mary Patteson and Jennie
Prltchett left this morning for LeXing-
ton. to attend the final exercises OF the
Virginia Military Institute.
Judge Hancock will open the Circuit
Court i'm this city tomorrow. with seve-
raj interesting cases on the docket.
ASSIGNMENT OF WOOD-DEALER
Mr.. A. l.. Richardson. proprietor OF
a wood and lumber business, az Church
Road. I'm Dinwlddie county and IN this
city, to-day made an assignment for the
benefit Of his creditors to Mr.. b. l.,
Richardson as trustee. Liabilities ore
estimated at 5000: assets AT about 5000.
INTERESTING BOAT-RACE.
There will be an interesting boat-race
on the AppomattoX river on Thursday
evening OF this week between picked
crews of the Appomattox and Cockade
CITY clubs. The crews are as follows:
Appomattox-Stro John Moyler No
s. John Plummer. No 2, Edgar Pritchett
No. 1, Charles Plummer; Coxswain. Hill
Beasley.
Cockade city Stroke. r. Rogers; No
g. Ham Chamberlayue; No. 2. William
Grossman No. l. Floyd Rogers; Cox
swain 5. X. Collier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
"Hercuianeum- Scenery Blown
Down.

The colossal scenery which had been
erected at Lee Pleasure Park for tho
spectacular production. THE Destruction
Of Herculaneum." was blown down during
the storm which passed over the city yes
terday afternoon, and therefore the per
f0rmance could not be given last night.
The scenery was not az all damaged. but
the work OF reconstructing II necessitates
the delay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
BICYCLES ron SALE.

FOR SALE,
THREE LADIES WHEELS-S25. $50.
and so 1896 Crescent al SIS. Other wheels
AZ great bargains TEMPLES.
js 23-lt Eighth and Broad s'rsssss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.

At Columbus. Ga: X. III. Z.
Columbus .... ....S 00010000 3
Montgomery e.. Il 03202 IL
Batteries; Daniels. Bates. Williamson,
spd Bessi Kellum and Kebos, ..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
TILE Colonies WIN.
NOT on THE LIST
THE RECORD.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., June 22.-No
New York Brooklyn game scheduled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23

SCORE BY INNINGS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-23
Personals and Briefs.

At the Fourth Baptist church (colored)
l6S people were baptized Sunday after
noon.
Mr. 4. w. Brock. Commissioner Of Rev
enue OF Hanover county, was in the city
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09
TALENTLOANED TO CHARITY
Clever Entertainment Given for the
Firemen's Fund.
Well Known Amateurs Appeared In
an Enjoyable Program at tue
Lafayette Thea ter.

A performance for the benefit of the wild
ows and orphans OF the firenien killed III
the Louisiana avenue fire was given last
night at tue Lafayette Square Opera
House The attendance was In TO proper
ton TO the claims of so deserving cause
or or q 80 generally CIeditable entertain
nent However, the lack OF responsive
ness on the part OF the public does not I'M
peach he credit due the generous projectors
OF the performance.
A well-trained orchestra under the direc-
ton or Prof ID Is . Mcleod furnished tie
music Col. John a. Joyce opened the pro
gram with well considered remarks. He
recited several original poetical gems.
w H. COnley followed IN amusing special
ties. He sang darEey melody aud re-
spondcd TO an encore with Us that y on,
Mr. Riley
The entertainment closed with The sing
ing OF q patriotic song, Free Cuba, by
q chorus Of one hundred voices under the
direction OF Prof Mori. who had set Col.
JovCe's text to music The composition Is
skillful and the rendition WAS creditable
and was enjoyed greatly.
The principal feature OF the bin was the
performance OF the weird but fascinating
drama. The Bells II was well done.
Goodwin PatteD as the haunted Matthias
was particularly fine. His denoteneFs
OF the transitions which come over the CON
science-strickeu murderer was worthy of
the highest praise. Mr.. Halloran was
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09
VASSAR GIRLS AUCTION.

THE senior class at Vassar held high
links few days since, the occa sion
being the annual sale of the belong
lngs CT individual students TO help meet
their expenses on graduation day Notices
ofthe sale were pOstedin the college buildings
hyyomg ladies dressedin Moorish costumes,
who changed big brass bells through the
halls and corridors.
One notice read: Special bargains e.
fered young couples about beginning house
keeping" During the day a great Collec-
ton OF articles, ranging from saucepan
To bed draperies. were offered at privat q
sale, but III the evening the seniors took
five minute turns as auCtiOGcerS, and the
fun waxed uproarious. Anautcgra pll, sa id
to have been given by Grover Cleveland to
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09
Punch.

notable as Father Walter aud Mr.. Barrow
made Hans attractive
The ladies or the cast were adequate to
their roles. especially Miss halloran as An
! nette and Miss Wheeler as Catharine. The
! other characters were we'll done Mr.. Hay
! wood as Christian, Miss Ryan as Sozel
! Mr.. Bradbury as DR.. thinner. Mr.
! Ferree as the mesmerist, Mr.. Stratton as
Tonyaud MIR. Hayden as tbenotary.
Manager Buckley started his second week
under most suspicious circumstances at
Alien Il rand Opera House last night, an
other such audience lis was present last
Monday night crowding every portion of
| the seating and standing room OF the lnl-
mense auditorium. Heretofore only the
most attractive grand opera Till has been
! able TO fill the house People went away
! last night unable to get admission.
The three Rides opened the bill, and were
! followed by the Elite trio, Messrs. Russell,
| Maury and Brailsford. The trio was twice
| encored. Nudge and Morton, in their ar
tistic musical melange, found favor, and
Edward Tolson proved himself IN expert
| solo dancer. Ray BiXley and George Ora
| ham repeated their success of last week
when the tramp act was the star of the
program.
Terry and Elmer are exceptional eccentric
dancers and their dancing rather than their
! comedy was one of the big hits of the
| evening. Grant and Norton were good,
| especially Grant'simitations. HerbertC Cav
thorne. as was to be expected, made the
olOgue was full of rich fun Dilks and Wade
followed, and then Elvarette gave her
calcium dance la Loie Fuller 1t was a
creditable and beautiful speciality, and will
attract many to the theater.
The popularity of Kernan's never di-
mlnishes, The bill offered last night at
this theater. was just as good as the house
mas given Its patrons this season. The
stock company was strengthened by the
addition of Worth and Marshall. The
former has good voice, and he gave
excellent limitations. while Mamie Mar
shallis q clever soprano; The pair added
greatly TO a show that was a drawing
card the week past, and il last nights
audience is a forcrunDer of what will fol-
low, the weeks performance viii be we!s
patroniZed.
The Stock Company gave a musical hyp-
motto operate burlesque on Erininie- Trilby
What followed gave the large audience
heap Of enjoyment. Harry La Mari was
himself. and he kept every one in laughter
with his up todate turn
f. j Holland is a n aerial wonder. This
young man does more new acts on a
trapeZe than any living person
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09
TO THEIR MEMORY
Woman's Board of Missions EuIo-
ga Departed Friends.
McGavock, Once Officers of the
Board, the Subjects of Praise.

The ladies OF the Woman's Board of Mis-
sions of the Southern Methodist Church met
last evening in the Mount Vernon Methodist
Church. at Ninth street and Massachusetts
avenue, to pay tribute to tile memory of
Mrs. Juliana Hayes and Mrs. d. II. Nc
Gayock both of whom have died during
the year. and both having been officers OF
the Board OF Missions since its organization,
eighteen years ago.
The president OF the board, Mrs. NJ. D.
Wightman, presided. The mem orial meet
ing was begun with a devotional service,
conducted by Mrs Wightman during which
the choir sang Lead. Kindly Light" AT
the memorial service Mrs. Wightman read
a lengthy tribute TO the memory OF Mrs.
McGavock. She was followed by Mrs
a. W. Wilson, OF Baltimore; Mrs. E G.
Dowdells, of Alabama: Miss Maria ellison,
of Kansas City. all OF whom praised in
glowing terms the character and Christian
like spirit of the two women and spoke OF
the good deeds performed by them during
their life and While they were members
of the Board OF Missions. Mrs. j W Hum
bert, OF South Carolina. and Mrs. s. S.
Park. of Texas, also euioeized the memory
OF Mrs. n. c. Gayock, and Mrs. II. c.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09

a starving newsboy and By him sold to a
gentleman who presented ii to YaSSar
student, brought 50 An autograph letter
from Joseph Jefferson, accepting an in
vitation to speak in the college, was sold
for the same amount. john Drew's au-
tograph also sold for 81.
The festivities closed with living poster
exhibition. The auctioneers RECALLED all
buyers with Vassar lemonade. The class
OF '9S held it's tree ceremonies on Frida y
night, and Miss Annie Wentworth of Cam
bridge, Mass, was tree orator. Miss Martha
flanagan of Tennessee, who was recently
elected class president, was carried around
on the shoulders of her classmates amid
cheers and shouts.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09
Washington Bicycle Parade
Enthusiastic District Cycers Propose to Emulate New York
and Go Her One Better.
THE TIMES Opens Its Columns the Furtherance of the Enterprise
and Will Furnish Suitable Prizes Event.
Washington cyclers want t % have bicycle

Washington cyclers want to have a bicycle
parade.
The brilliant success OF the New York
wheelers has fired the hearts OF the Capital
city riders, and they are certain they can go
one better. They intend to try it anyway
and Washington never falls behind when it
starts out to do anything.
There are thousands OF young women and
young men who are devotees of the wheel
in this city and vicinity. So earnest are
they in their intention to boom the parade
and make i t a success that many of them
have asked the use OF the columns OF The
Times ia perfecting their arrangements
IDEAL CITY FORT.
The Times is only too glad to take this
public method of answering the many re-
quests that have been made and cheerrully
puts it's columns at the disposal ofthe enthu-
siastlc ''bikers."
There is no city in the United States so
well adapted for such d demonstration as
washington and no city contains COMPARE
lively a larger number of wheelmen and
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09

wheelwomen in proportion to its popula-
ton.
An exhibition such as is proposed would
interest every citizen in tile District. The
riders can make il the event of the summer.
There are enough of them, capable of hand
ling such an event, to make it demonstra-
ton OF which all can be proud.
TIMES WILL GIVE PRIZES.
The several cycling clubs which are inter
ested ia the affair Cal readily make provis-
ion for the great army of independent
riders The large humber OF ladies', who
are experts on the wheel will ado tone and
color to the demonstration and make it a
spectacular event OF nomean Importance.
The Times, following the suggestions of
its correspondents, will stand ready TO aid
in any way. 1t will offer prizes for the diff
ferent classes OF outfits to be determined
on. The wbeelmen have started the ball
rolling and they must keep it up. To them
will be given the credit for the success OF
the affair.
The columns of The Times are now OPEN
and the promoters OF the demonstration
can use them on any or all occasions.