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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-18
THE SPORT WAS GOOD
Promising Opening Of the Race Mest-
ing at Benning.
-FOUR OF THE FAYuRlfB WINNERS
Betting Unusually Active, and the
Public Had the Best Of It.
CURRENT sPoRTfNG NOTES

Finer sport than was seen at the Benning
Of the fall meeting Of the Washington
Jockey Club has not been witnessed here
for many years. and If the opening day NAV
be taken as promise Of what Is to follow,
the present meeting will unquestionably be
one of the most successful In every way
known here since the best days of the old
Ivy City track. The attendance was prob-
ably the best since the track has been in
the possession of the present manage,nent.
its character being of class not seen at q
local race track since the days when the
best people visited the track. The weather
was simply perfect, as was the track. and
while the starting was somewhat ragged
the finishes in at least three Of the events
were Of the heart-breaking kind. the win
ners in the other races having lengths to
spare. The favorite won the first four
races. and in the fifth ran second to the
third choice
Not less than a dozen members of the
desired to place bets. the betting being done
under what Is known as the nod system
the club strictly enforcing the law prohib-
ttfng bookmaking and poolselling Specula-
uon was unusually active. local speculation
being largely reinforced by the New York
contingent. For once the public had all the
best of the men of odds, and left the track
correspondingly happy.
In the first race. five-furlong dash Chic
the to favorite, beat Zanone at IS and
Casseopia at to by nose half a length
being between second and third Time. I.J3
Tremargo was left at the post, its rider
Nostrand. being fined. by Starter Pettengill
SO for disobedience at the post In the
second. at five furlongs. for two year-olds
Kitty B. II, an even-money favorite and
ridden by Dosgett. beat Floral Park, at 3
to 5. by a nose. Rockefeller, at 10 to 1, being
half length back. Time. LOS Is Mar
shall and Declare were first and second
choices in the third race, at one and one
sixteenth miles. and again Doggett rode the
winner Marshall. he beating Declare by
three lengths. Runaway being Ave lengths
behind. Time, Isl ID.
The fourth race was six-furlong dash
for two-year-olds. and the favorite. Hi
Daddy. at to g. ridden by Sims, got the
verdict by head, L. b., at SIS. running
second, a nose in front of Convention at
IS. Time. LII 1-5. Tomoka, ridden by
Hirsch. to 1. beat the to : favorite, Nc
kee. In the last race. at a mile, the second
horse being head in front Of Ida Wood
lands at to l. Time. 1.48 3-5. Fallirhoe
fell at the start. but his rider. Tlghe. was
unhurt. Brilliance broke down after run
ming about half mile. $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-18

The National Fencibles, ex-champions OF
the United States, were the guests of honor
at the Morton Cadets Fair last night.
They were escorted from their armory on
E street to the National Rifles Armory,
where the fair is being held, by the Nor
tons, headed by the Canton Potomac Drum
Corps.
After a brief speech of welcome by Capt.
Shilling and an answer by Capt. Domer,
in which he wished the boys great sue
cess in their undertaking. the companies
were dismissed. The Fencibles were at once
taken in charge by bevy Of pretty girls.
under whose guidance the soldier lads were
soon made to feel at home Besides the
guests Of honor there was a large crowd
in attendance, which attested to the popu-
larity Of both companies. A thriving bust
ness was done at all the booths. which
made last night about the most successful
evening of the fair
This evening the National Rifles will be
the specially invited guests.
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tor Of The Evening Star:

10 the Editor Of The Evening Star:
have seen the letter of r. j. Hinton in
yesterdays issue denouncing an effort to
assist John Browns daughter. The writer
of the letter evidently knows nothing OF
the matter, and will give the facts in the
case.
am at the bottom of the movement here
and am responsible for the collection taken
up at Howard University The only sur
vivor of the Hsrper's Ferry party is the
daughter Of John Brown In Question She
with her sister-in-law kept house for the
raiders at the Kennedy farm in Mary
land until September 70 preceding the at
tack. when they returned to North Elba.
N. Y. Martha, the sister-iEs-law, died in
January. 1859. Annie Brown Adams is,
therefore, the only one left to tell the
tale. She Is in feeble health, very poor
and has several children to- provide for.
Her home is in Petrolia, Cal. A few weeks
ago her humble little home was burned,
together with all her household belong
ings For some time she Was obliged to
camp out OF doors, and partly through my
efforts and those of MAJ. Hofatio N. Rust,
a little money was raisad which enabled
this poor woman to buy a few redwood
boards and erect shanty. AS Mr.. Hinton
suggests. no member of the Brown family
has ever been before the public as solicit
tors of charity. and I want it understood
that Annie Brown is not now asking re-
lief. Were she informed of this move
ment, l Rave no doubt but that she would
forbid 1t. Some of her friends are. how
ever, asking help for her, and the negro
race is willing and glad to respond
hope that this will dispel any doubts
thrown upon this cause by the uncalled for
attack of Mr.. Hinton.
THOS. FEATHERSTONHAUG
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New Cycling Record.

The Memphis Coliseum cycle track has
another worlds record to it's credit. Yes
terday afternoon John Lawson. known as
the Terrible Swede," lowered the worlds
5O-mile unpaced record of hours % min
minutes 30 seconds. held by W. L. Becker
OF Chicago. Lawson made the long run
Yesterday afternoon in the remarkable time
OF hours l6 minutes and 3 seconds. At
last nights meeting the little Welshman
James Michael. lowered the indoor emile
record made by himself Monday night of
94S 20. His time last night was 9.36 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-18

George Thomas called Clerk Harper
in the Police Court today, and a dilapidat-
ed-looking individual. decidedly the worse
for wear, advanced to the rail.
George Thomas?" said Judge Kimball
incredulously. giancins at the prisoner
searchingy. This must be joke Unless
my eyes deceive me greatly, that man is
Branch p. Wright, one of our constant
visitors"
And Branch it turned out to be- Il found
him at the oyster wharf last night very
drunk" said Policeman Bruce. Il do not
think he remembered his name when we
took him to the station.
when did you get out last. Branch?'
asked the court.
ION the 9th of this month";" said the man.
Your honor, If you'll give me fifteen days
this time promise to stop drinking and
do better.
You've promised that every time you've
been here" replied the court. when your
father was living he did all he could for
you, and since his death your mother has
sent you to the country to keep you away
from liquor.
Il mean it this t:me sir"
"All right" said the judge, I'll make it
only fifteen days"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-18

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
have noticed in your paper for the past
few nights articles on the public school
question. I have read them carefully, and
would like to say a word on this prosecuted
subject.
The main complaint appears to be that
the subjects taught are too difficult for the
COMPREHENSION of the average child; that
in consequence thereof the aid of the pa
rents is called into requisition to prepare
home work for the following day. and that
rudimentary branches are sighted to make
way for others less important.
In regard to the first question the an
swer Is this The most difficult Objects
those requiring by far the most work on
the part of the pupil. and those which re-
ceive the most attention. are the very "ru-
diments" which Reform" states are
sighted. "Pater Familias" states that his
help was required to assist In botany
lesson. Very possibly; but couio not fater
Familias' have saved himself the trouble.
done twice the good to his child and mer-
tied the lasting gratitude of the child s
teacher by referring his youthful son to the
dictionary, as the teacher doubtless in
tended. Public school instruction is for the
pupils; the pupils, and not their parents,
are expected to do the work. and one Of
the evils against which the teacher Is con-
fences and paragraphs for the children by
their parents or friends. The language
work. writing of compositions and correct
use Of words in oral recitation are the prep
aration for the English work in the High
Schools; or, IL the pupil does not go to the
High Schools. preparation for the intelli-
gent use of his mother tongue in after life.
Is 1t the teachers fault may I ask. II,
after weeks, months. aye, years, of con-
slant and conscientious labor, the child.
owing to the system Of cheating which has
been pursued. Is unable to do what Is rs
quired of him: Rudimentary work is never
sighted. The botany and geology are
brought into use principally for the pur-
pose Of the reading lessons. which "Old
Fogy" declares are omitted. BY the use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-18
\ Farmer.' Cha ute uqun Association

Articles Of Incorporation have been issued
by the secretary of state of Illinois to the
Farmers National ChsutauQua Assocta-
tien The object of the association is for
the advancement of the study of all mat
tiers relating to farm life and the establish
ment and maintenance Of necessary build
ings and grounds for the accommodation
Of said association. The headquarters will
be Springfield, and among the directors for
the first year are: Samuel ID. Inslis, state
superintendent of public instructions: Peter
yredenburg. Chas. F. Mills and 7. J. Crow
der, all Of Springfield.
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G. A. &. AMCBENacN'rS.
Initial Meeting of the New Z
mittee.

Initial Meeting of the New Com
mitteS..v
The new amusement con mittee of the
Columbia Athletic Club Held its initial
meeting at the club house last evening ard
mapped out the seasons work A series of
smokers commencing with the last Satur-
day evening Of this month was arranged,
and already good prograuaI has been Sc
lected.
During the winter the ladies will again
have the pleasure of. visiting the club
house at short intervals, on the occasions
heretofore so popular. known as ladies'
days The club will act - host and extend
to its lady friends the PRIVILEGES of the nis
building. The committee in charge this
year Is a particularly strong one and con-
sists Of the following gentlemen:
{. w. Schneider. chairman; H. C. c.
Stiles. secretary: NJ. D. Hensey, J. r.
Cronin. L. l.. Korn. H. c. Caruth, W. r.
Morrow. l. c. Brown, l.. S. Fisher e. w
Callahan. J. c. Exner. J. NJ. Rieman.
1t is intended to make theater parties a.
feature this winter The committee once a
month will select date when a certain
portion of some theater will be reserved for
the club. The first party will attend the
wizard of the Nile" Thanksgiving night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-18
Naval Transfer.

Passed Assistant Surgeon Olcott has been
detached from the Enterprise and ordered
to the Independence. where he succeeds
Surgeon HILBERT Passed Assistant Surgeon
Arnold has been ordered to the Enterprise.
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Sale Register.

Notices " sale vii be Inserted free uadrr
this heading when the sale bills are printed at
this ONCE, when the bills are not printed at
this Oncc 30 cents VIII he charged. Persons eX-
pecting 90 have sale should select a date and
have II iusertedin this column.
Thursday, Jan. 10. Onc-halt mi,e west OF Krea-
mer, W. \, Hceicr win sell Farming Imple:
ments and Household goods.
saturday, Jan Is near Port Ann, VIM. Gerhart
win sell one Mare and Colt, one COW aud
Household Goods.
Wednesday Feb. 10, ? miles south OF New Ber-
lin Geo. ". snyder viii sell Horses, four
Cows and farming Implements,
Thursday, Feb 90 1896, IA miles s. W. OF New
Berlin Newton Wet2Cl win sell horses, s
head OF cattle and Household Goods.
Tuesday, March 3rd 1895, four miles North OF AZ
umsburg ana one mile and One-half West
of TrOXelNille, David l.. Middeswarth Will
sell Five horses COWS and Farming I'M
plcments.
Friday. Mar 9th, 1896, 3E miles East OF TroXel-
vile, John Spade VIII sell horses, 1 COWS
and Farming implements.
Tuesday. Mar. 10th, 1926, three miles East OF
TrONelyille on the road leading 10 Middle
burgh, ChaS. l.. FiSs will sell one Mare,
Two Mules and Farming Implements.
Tuesday. Mar. lIth. In Centre Township, 81
miles North OF MlddleOurgh, sam, Brun-
ner, VIII sell Four Horses, cows and
Farming Implements
Wednesday, March 18Th, one mile West OF Mid
dleblrgh. JESSE Meyer VIII sell flve hOI ses.
IcOws hend OF yong cattle and Farming
Implements.
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As she recalled the past, and tried to
penetrate the future, a smile of supreme
satisfaction passed over her honest face
as she remembered that her life's work
would be perpetuated
The room in which she sat contained
hundreds of volumes of records; and,
turning to her daughter, she said, -
my daughter, this room, as you well
know, contains the records Of my life's
work, in which for many years you have
so diligently assisted me.
by earnest application you have COM
passed my methods; and it is happi-
ness to think that when l leave, the
glorious work will, through you, go on.
"Thc mission is n noble one. Do rs l
have done: never permit woman's ap-
peal TO go unheeded.
"Thesc records tell of every case ever
submitted to me; and IL Is my wish that
the facts they contain shall in time prove
a much-needed education to the women
of the world"
Thus did Lydia T.. Pinkham hand over
to her daughter, Mrs. Charles III. Pink
ham, what may be termed the salvation
of her sex; and that wonderful remedy,
Lydid T.. Pmkbdm's Vegetable Com
pound, which all druggists consider as
standard as flour, goes on redeeming
hundreds of women from the fearful
consequences OF female diseases.
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lines ut the head of our editorial
column. We placed them at the
head of our column last week and
we propose to keep them there dur
ing this campaign. We want every
voter in the county to read them.
The principles are not the product
of novice, but of the keen sighted
Senator Quay who knew what he was
doing. Perhaps some one will say
that these principles do not affect
Snyder county and are not intended
for us. While it does not apply aS
directly TO rural districtsas to muni-
cipllties, il would be n dead letter
If wo did not call for its enforce
mont. But we believe that it does
apply to us rs IL people. We owe Il
Il dlty to our fellow citizens who are
burdencd with corporate control.
OF course, this had not been made
m issue in Snyder county, but it
should be. All the candidates have
pledged themselves to faithfully re
present their irconstitucnts. Let us ily
to the rescue of the oppressed. Let
us make the three cardinal princi-
pies Of the Republican platform an
issue in this campaign. Certainly
no one can object to these principles
of reform, except those who would
profit by their absence. The chair
man of the Republican Standing
committee of this county has been
requested to require pledges from cv-
cry candidate for Legislative honors,
pledges to carry into effect the three
principles of political reform. The
PosT stands first and last for the in
culcation Of righteouspolitic princi-
pies, for the eradication of corrup-
tion in politics and the purity and
security of the ballot box, Mt once
the hope and redemption of our coun-
try. And if we propose to divorce
ourselves from all duty TO carry into
operation the platform of politica
reform, we are not worthy of the
name of Republicans. The issue
confronts us to-day and if we are
men we will meet it. 1t means Meth
or loss nor gain for any candidate tC
pledge himselilto this doctrine, il
they all doit. But on the other hand
it means everything in the domina
tion of principle and the elevation OF
politics from the stain and stigma
that is so frequently attributed tC
its mode of operation
And after n sober second thought
we think it advisable for every can
didate mo matter for what position
to pledge himself TO the support OF
the three principles enunciated al
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16
Thursday, Jan. 16, 1896.
The Issue.

"We decry the growing use OF
money in politics, and the corporate
control of legislatures, municipal
councils, political primaries and cleo
tions, and favor the enactment of
legislation and enforcement of laws
to correct such abuses.
"We earnestly insist upon n form
of civil service which will prevent the
enslavement ofpublic officers and EN-
ployees and the compelling of those
appointed to preserve the peace to
confne themselves to their duties /;
which will insure absolute freedom
ard fairnessin bestowing state, ,coun-
ty and municipal contracts, aud will
punish any form of favoritism in
granting them: which will forbid the
grant of exclusive franchises 20 deal
i'm public necessities, comforts. con
veyanccs and sanitary requirements,
and will asurc the recognition of
ability and fidelity in the public ser
vice, keeping service to the country
ever foremost, when accompanied by
ability and fitness.
owe demand that public Office
should be for public benefit, and its
term in subordinate positions should
be during good behavior. No public
employee or officer should be permit
tedtoinhucnce primaries or elections
nor upon any prctcnse be assessed
upon his salary, and all Unnecessary
positions and salaries should be abol-
ished, and expenditures and salaries
reduced. There should be uniform
valuation of property for public pur-
poses, corporations enjoying public
privileges should pay for them, and
schools should be divorced from poll
ties and kept absolu .ely free from po-
litical infuance and control
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Caution Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the following nr
tCcS were purchased 10y me NJ constable,
sale ana lett IN the possession of John " Kline
oi Adams ToWnshlp during my Measure An
persons ar" cautioned not 20 NEEDLE with tht
S'lhr. ! morse. cows hogs, 3 -hOats I har
nCs-, NHnkry harness lot uf hay lot of corn fo1
der Tot corn, sprngwagOu, ! truckwagon i
bugEltS' family sleigh hpb sled / wheel
uiIlpW, Ul net, Cr1s-.cut saw, lot carnpnipI
hlhg noes, hoes. lsi'ish. hay forks. | cook
stove ] coal stove. sinks. sewing machine.
ldule' : i chairs bureau clocks lot carpet
thrHt' desk corner cupboard, stand | bar
rcl sat-. beds, lot Uf potatoes, / iron Kettle.
copper Kettle, lot OF chickens. rifle cross-cul
bench. barrels cider and Il acres wheat I'm tho
ground. MRS NARS KT INts
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Iugs of Whiskey for Votes

Perhaps it is not too late to adj
wise candidates to pay no attention
to letters written by persons who
promise to sell their votes for jug
of whiskey. The claim is made that
a poor man can not run for an of.
flee The legitimate expenses for
printing and travelling are small,
but it is the bleeding of the candi.
dates by those who are willingto sell
their votes for n jug of whiskey that
makes "A campaign expensive. Won't
all the candidates sign the princi-
pies of political reform. and avoid all
such requests?
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Cancer /! CaLcer !

Cancer cured on the breast, head, face, lip
hanl or anywhere on the external surface OF
the body dE eight days without the loss Of q
drop Of blood. No knife used. Terms very rra
sonablc. can at my onicc oraddrcss
u. Il. ROTHROCE, VI. H., New Berlin, Pa.
=. S.-Kindly ask your druggist or merchant
whether he keeps DR.. d. Il. kothruck's rene
dies VIZ Two-day Cough cure, Rheumatic Lint
mcnt, Electric Neuralgia cure, Liver Pills Head
ache Powders. Vegetable Condition Powder fol
all domestic animals, EsS. Peppermint Colder
Tincturc. Pcrlccto Vanilla. Laudanum, Para
gorc and Castor Oh. II not tell him TO order
them at once as they are sold and used every
where, d. Il, RoTHRocK, NJ, D., Physician ant
Pharmacist, New Berlin, Pa.
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the head of this column. Every
candidate should do this, Q) because
it is part of the Republican plat
form, (2) Because il is right, (3) Be-
cause we need a purging element to
eliminate corruption from the tie
that binds devotion to honor and
duty. 1t is Just recompense to ev-
cry honest voter to have each and
every candidate subscribe to these
principles. We need purer politics
and we expect to demand it, And in
order to give every candidate from
Congress down to Auditor and Del.
egate chance to pledge himself to
the support especially of the above
mentioned part of the platform, we
will insert free Of charge the nam es
of all who are willing to subscribe
their names to "The Issue" at the
head of our column.
We believe that all candidates are
supporters of the entire republican
platform and so are all the voters,
but since there is so much corrup-
tion in politics in various parts of
the state, we are called upon at this
time to show our colors. SO let us
rally to the elevation and purity Of
the ballot and hence the security Of
the republic.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16

The Lutheran SUNDAY school
elected the following officers for
iS96: Supt., j. W. Swartz Asst, j.
\. Snyder: Secretary, G. T.. Has
singer; Asst, w +. Shelley Libra
ran, }. {. Schoch Asst, l.. q. Stet-
Ter; Treasurer, G. II. Steininger ;
Organist, Miss Mamie Stetler: Asst.
Miss Jesta Frevman Musical Con.
ductor, NJ l. Potter Supt. of In
FAINT Department, Mrs. VI. /. Potter =;
Asst, Miss Nellie Smith.
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.,ains LOavc sclinsgrovc Junction

trains Lcave Selinsgrovc Junction
am. week days arriving nt philad lpIi1
~ y. ~ New YORK o bb3 p IN, Baltimore 10 !
Al. Washington I 80 m,
Lil Z. W. week days arriving AZ Phiadelphin
,.SF.M. New York s3 q N, Baltimore 1914.
J.. NJ,
g:s IL, daily arriving at philadelphia : 80 q
a., New York 733am,
Trains also Leave Smhury:
20 ~ 'Yily arriving AZ Hhilldoilhil
s. m baltimore 90 a. IN. Washington q.
o. IN. New York o 80 am.
NssG1-..,., Gam sundays ass % m. dan,
arriving ~ philadelphia 10 goa m, New Iur,
T. 81 pm, Baltimore so m" Washington 80
lB am,
/ SJ,p N. week days arriving at PhiladelphIa
q pm ~. New York - p M, Baltimore u
10. N. Washington 90 y ~,
TrIins also leave Sunhury 40 Is n. m. and
3 20 aud Il p. m. tor hlrrshmg, Philadelphia
lud BllDmCrc,
For -itce. maps Sc, call ON Ticket AHcut OF
address Thos. Watt, T.. \. W. u. 10 Ftth Ave
piushurg, Pa.
:. Il. WOOp,Gcu' Pa Agent
=. W. PROVOST, Genl Manager
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16

For pain in the chest n piece OF
iiauuel dampened with Chamber
laius Pain Bulm and bound on over
thr >eHt Of the pain. and another on
the unc% between the shoulders. will
II ord tIutupt relief This is especia-l
ly VUluah!" Ia cases where the pain
is caused hN u cold aud there j. u
teudaucy toward pneumonia, For
sale by j, V. Sumpsell, Prnns Creek,
Pa.
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Righteous Principles.

The partisan fight in the republi-
can ranks of Pennsylvania last sum.
mer resulted in the formulation of
certain principles of ' Nlitical reform.
These princ;nles are 1;o1 =. ~
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sam, ruT Catawissa and H1LJltoh.
52j Ia, 1000 m, and 5+3 y m, Fur Wilkcsharr-
i1sm, 020 a IN, IS , IN, iOp IN, For Sltl
mok!r aud Mount CnImcI.
ssrday 1000 m, for Wilsesh,rre.