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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
YACHTING SEASON OPENS.
THE sATANIrA FLIES LIKE A TORPEDO
CATCHER.
SIZE MAKES COMMON BARGEs OF THE BRiIAN
MA AND THE; AfLSA-THE NIA"A"N
BEATEN BY THE SAINT.

SIZE MAKES COMMON BAh'IS' NE '''T
MA AND THE Au.sA-THE NIAGARA
BEATEN BY THE SAINT
Iondon Nav 21-The British yacht racing
season opened at Gravesend this morning Inc
u,aatbor was clear and a stiff northerly wind
was blowing.
Tho britannia. the Ailsa, the Satanita. the
Hester. the Isolde. the Caress and the Corsa'r
started in the principal race. The course was
from the Lower Hope around the Mouse Light
Ves,sel and return to C;ravesend, fifty miles.
In the race for second-class yachts the Niagara
was strongly opposed by the new boats, the SAINT
and the Penitent The course for the smaller
boats was the same as that for the larger. ex-
cept that they rounded the West Oaze Buoy In
stead OF the Mouse Light Vessel. making a course
Of forty-fve miles The weather conditions at
the start gave every prospect of plain sail over
the entire course and quick race.
The race for large raters won by the
Satanita. Britannia second and Ailsa third
In the race for the small raters the Niagara
was beaten by Frank Jamesons new yacht, the
Saint
4 representative Of the United Press telegraphs
from Gravesend that in the yacht races OF me
New Thames Yacht Club to-day the Satanlta
without any bilge and with nearly TWO TONS
less keel than she had in the Mediterranean,
made common barges Of the Britannia and the
Ailsa In the reach over the fifty-me course
Though the Satanita Is ten feet longer than the
britannia BY the British new rule. both boats are
virtually weighted the same The Satanita was
sailed badly on the side. but che went Ike
torpedo-cat cher The Ailsa had her mainsail
reefed but the others carried full SAIL and all had
jbheaded topsas hosted. In the free reach OF
twenty miles the Satanita beat the Britannia
and the Ailsa nearly five minutes. and In going
before the wind back she doubled her lead.
The Nagaras altered depth has lessened her
stability The Niagara got a bad start and had
TO recross the line. yet she led at the half dis
lance
The yachting season promises to be full Of In
terest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
WASHINGTON. 70: CHICAGO. s.

Chicago. May H-The Senators maue AZ and
appearance OF the season in Chicago "" h,ys
gave the Colts a bad beating. the thru W. vhils
had this week. Mercer put up me sa". .,, Of
the game that ne quit and let the SehasVssrable %
ball as they pleased The fielding was '"'>
both sides. The score: -
,h,caco O o o ! ~
Wnsbinrtan .O o .rc
RaschIt-Chicago H. Washing IL EE1i,1ridse; yf
8 Washington J. Batteries-Grifith ana "'
Ger and McCuie CmpiTe-ShHrldah'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
THE DoNcAsrER SPRING MEETING

London May AL-The Doncaster spring meeting
opened to-day. The Doncaster Spring Handicap
Plate OF 1000 sovereigns. for and up
ward, the second to receive 80 sovereigns and the
third q sovereigns out OF the plate: the Sandal
mile by Captain Greer's brown colt XII
cock. by Kwarlin-Bonnie Morn four years old. A.
Barleys chestnut horse Gazetteer. by Gallinule-
Award five years DID, second. and Mr.. Vyners
chestnut filiy Naanah. by Crowberry-Water Mint.
third.
In the races at Salisbury to-day the City Bowl.
value 100 soveregns in plate specie at the option
OF the winner. for horses that have not at the time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF 70 TAMBIEN.

Lexington. Ky. May q (SpeciaD.-Maid Marian
killed herself In her stable at Memphis three months
ago and yesterday afternoon Yo Tambien a
splinter into her abdomen while rompng in the pad
dock at McGrathana. and died fifteen minutes later.
Both were the property OF Chris Smith. of Chi
cago. Yo Tambien was sent TO McGrathlana two
months ago to be bred to Hanover. and loose
In a lot with Bessie. w. II. Iaudenan's mare. She
was bred by Theodore Winters In 1889 and was pur-
chased by Smith a yearling. Her triumphs on the
turf are fresh in the minds OF horsemen everywhere
Her dam, the great Marian. the dam OF En-
peror OF Norfolk and other celebrated racers. Yo
Tambien a mare OF high class and much value.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
pIrrsBrRG. 6: PHILADELPHIA, o.

Pittsburg May 9l.-McGill was Wild IN 'ne ~.
inning to-day. and three bases on balls @". wv
singles resulted In four runs. enough TO al1o"
burg t. win. Pittsbuyg could 10; hit the n."e -
low ar all Philadelphia played good uphlsn s snh
Cross stopped liner from Lyons bat III snsS Hs
and broke the little finger OF ns rignt han',
Will be laid mp for some time Grady took us
Attendance. 400 The score:
Pit,sburg .................. 9ss Is
Pm ladelphla ................ - a"
Haschit.-Pr,shutg o. Philadelphia TO- e. sas-
Pittspurg . fni,ad- nhia 4 Batterles-hilen sSs -
den Mc,inl ana Boyle. Cmpire-Emslie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
PUPILS WORK SHOWN.

An exhibition Of the handicraft of the pupils OF the
Genera. Society OF Mechanics and Tradesmen was
opened at ts rooms, No. IS East Sixteenth-st The
exhibits consisted OF mechanical drawings free hand
drawings. decorative and designing specimens and
modelling In clay. The different classes were repre-
sented by their Instructors. Harold Madison was
In charge OF the class In modelling. Anthony Berger
or the class In drawing. Clarence Morgan of the
class In architectural drawing. Frank Leventhal OF
ne class IN mechanics and John p II. Voe.ker OF
the c:ass In freehand drawing There a large
crowd Of people present. who admired the exhibits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
TILE RECORDS.
CLEVELAND. 4; BOSTON, /.

Cleveland May 2l.-Timely hitting by CleVeA''
won the first game OF the series from Boston.
Young pitched superb game having the Bos,0ns
at his mercy at every stage OF the game Nlen0'
pitched his usual strong game and was wen ~
ported The BOstons got men on Dases' ". W.. w."
urable TO get hits when needed. Inc 1919 49,,
were a sensational catch by Long o. McTa. s
drive BannOn's batting and long hlts D! i''"s
and Chilis. The re:
c.,.l,,a o ~
noston ............ o o VI
Rasehits-Cleveland IT, Boston : Errors.C ese. ~
l. Boston J. Batielies-Yoaug AMI thinner NNh0s '-'
Bergen. Umpire Weduan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22

Louisville May 9l-BatimOre was shut OUT .O ~,
in one of the greatest pitchers battles ever y
on the Louisville grounds Miller scoreu wv
run on Jenningss tumble Of his liner Inc snv he
threw the bail over Clarae's head ana IN. in on
grandstand, Miller going 10 third ana cVn nn The
.O'Brien's out 10 right Attendance '
score:
,,rs,pr. .o o o % "a
i.It,nor, ............O q % 0 an.
Basehs-Lcuis,ille 4. Baltimore > Err99' miller Nc.
. Baltimore / Observation-Disclosures anu '
Mahon and Robinson. Cmpire-Hurst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
n. MAITLAND KERSEY RESIGNS.
HIS RESIGNATION ACCEPTED BY THE NEw-YoH

MS RESTGNATION ACCEPTED BY THE NEW-YOKK
YACHT CLUB
general meeting OF the NcwYork Yacht Club
was held last evening The amendment TO Chapter
4 Of the bylaws brought up for final considera-
ton and adopted The amendment 10 the
racing rules laid over. A letter from II.
Maitland Kersey. who was Lord Dunraven's Amcri-
can representative at the international races.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22

Notwithstanding the rain a detachment Of the 7th
Regiment. composed Of companies Il and X. under
command OF Captain -. 4 Ncs5itt and numbering
POI officers and men. practiscd yesterday AZ Creed
moor. The contest for the O'DonOhuc trophy Is
now close. and will De decided today. when Com
panv T. the present holder. Will shoot In an effort
10 retain II. The volcy ming al the man" tar
Ill Il nl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
HARLEM REGATTA ENTRIES HELD - =,

ISOLATION was held last night in the HO's' sotrs.
borough 1t was decided 10 hold open Inc received
until May %. Forty-one entries have De" ,ss Har
I'D to date The case OF ". NJ Amah' , ., vas
lem A. c.. whose entry in the senior u,s up be-
protested by the Lone star B. c. VIII 'V Committee
fore special meeting Of the iTpivers.ty Of Penn;
sylvania Crews in the senior ana Jsn roces special
shell events promises TO MAKE the First 20 20
h fsa5lre h the h rssI had no trouble in ~nnn'
eight-oared events.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22

OF closing OF this stake 200 sovereigns al one
time Selling races excepted winner ana seGonu
ouhars bay colt Nouveau Richie by CartonTNoyTice.
fhree wears Old Sir J. Thursby's bay colt Inc lar
tar nv c'hittabob-Tantrum. four years Old was
second and Mr. Foxhall Keenes bay cot 9y D so,
van-Royal Nun, three years oiu' th''u' r0u'
ran
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
NETWORK


Farrell ba,ted in plac. Doheny in the ninth inning
Cincinnati ..............O o ~
New York ...............-.. % "
Earned runs-C1nc matt ,. First tase by errors-HsN
York l. Left bases Cincinnati !. Nsv-iork .; TIN
tase n talls-On Doheny off Foreman struck out
By Foreman >. by Don,ny J. Sacrince hl's-' ausnn
Herman Hoy. Sio,'n tases-G,eason. Miller p2uos
play Gray. Smith and Vaughn Hit by piicher-by fae
man l. Passed ta-Wiison Cmpire-heeie' Ilns-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22

Cincinnati. May 2l.-The local PLAYERS punched
their hits in the sixth inning OF to-1ays game ard
won their seventh consecutive victory. Both teams
felded brilliantly Foremans pitching was gilt.
edged throughout. and Doheny vas effective al
though a tr!ra wild ut times. Notwithstanding It
was Derby Day. fully 100 persons were in attend
ance "Bill' Clark joinei the New forks here. and
Harry Davis moved from first 20 left-held succeed.
ing Connauehton who with Seymour has stared
for home. The score,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22

THE GREAT CRICKET MATCH IN ENGLAND
London. May 2l.-ln the cricket match between
the Australian team and the South OF England
two wckets. Darling making llJ Of them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22

Park Commissioner Timothy /. Woodruff has
been selected as grand marshal OF the annual
whecmen's parade over the new Coney Island
cycle path the afternoon Of June q George Al
bert WinGate. adiutant OF the 2Sd Regiment VIII
be the chief Of the marshal's staff and will have
considerable responsibility in arranging for the
parade The line Will be formed In three divisions.
the nrst OF which will be composed Of the Brook
organ cations and the third OF all other wheemen
No decorated wheels Will be allowed IN the paraae
parade viii start at o'clock az Bedfordave and
nav 10 the park through the west drive to the new
cycle path. and thence 10 the Island In the after
~ Manhattan Reach. the races beginning imme-
dately after the arrival OF the paraders
+ l.. Rodewald the consul OF the League OF
American wheelmen at West Brighton. Staten
Island IL working energeticaly to have signboards
put up staten Island. lie has been In CORE
saondence with the Supervisors and other town
oftic ais and he expects to see ne work nnshed In
good season. This Will be a decided accommodation
TO visiting cyclists.
At recent meeting OF the Executive Committee
OF the Liberty Wheelmen. the Race Committee
was again authorized to offer the customary gold
medal for the largest number OF centuries made
by any member OF the club during the year. This
will be the third time that medal has been COM
peted for In this manner. Clemens Weiss being the
winner In 1884, with twentv-one and ID. NJ. Adee In
1895 tn forty centuries the latter beng the metro
politan record The competition promises 70 be
keen. About a dozen members OF the club intend
making a try for the prize.
An insurance company OF this city has prepared
a regular cyclists insurance policy The alleged
dangers OF riding a bicycle have not frightened
them, apparently.
Cyclists desiring to join the League OF American
Wheelmen may obtain full printed Information and
membership blanks by ending name and address
to the Cycling Editor Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
OTHER CANES YESTERDAY.

Al Buffalo-Buffalo. u; Scranton. 5.
At syracuse-syracuse. >: ProvlaeaSSeeiiS &
At Rochester-Roch Z; Spll,Is o.
Al Toronto-Toronto, 4; WiIAesodi'e' "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22

the yachts the course, leaving TINS CITY at
Thirfv-frst-st and the East River at 3 a. m,
Greenpont at $50 and the North Beach pier at lO3'
a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
CHIEF .JrsyICE SNODGRAsS AcQoiiI" .d

Chattanooga. Tenn. May a.-Ch'el ling OF the
L. snodrrass was acquitted this m0r nn y Bess
charge of assault with Intent nj, 10 charge OF csrys
ley on December saDeps was continued until nsS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
NEWS FROM MANY DIAMONDS
CINCINNATI BEATS NETWORK AMI
MAKES IT SEVEN STRAIGHT.
CLEVELAND. PITTsBURG. LOUISVILLE AND WASH.
INGTON THE OTHER LEAGUE WINNERS
RESULTS OF MINOR GAMES


Cincinnati 4. New York .. Louisville |. Baltimore O.
Pittshurg g. PM idelpha ; Washington ~. Chicago &
Cleveland 4. Boston
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22

Idly Cookers political fortunes are crumbling
nor SO rapidly as his luck on the English turf has
uler thing for him to spend abroad the money which
he has made in New-Yorl.? Have not absentee
landlords been a to Ireland. and have not abb
sentee landlords been hated in Ireland because they
spent in England and elsewhere the money which
they drew from their Irish estates? The American
turf not good enough for Croker He was so
him. II he stays long enough In England he may.
perhaps. be turned out to grass as Nebuchadnezzar
was and without, penny In his pocket.
indugent. They do not complain when rich men
who have amassed fortunes in the United States
go abroad frequently for vacations, for travel for
for pleasure trips. and when they spend great
deal OF money abroad for their enjoyments and
their journeys. But hundreds OF thousands OF
American voters believe 1t Is wrong that men who
draw vast sums every year from America should
deliberately decide to spend all the money they
Countries from which they derive revenues.
and just as little as they possibly can in America,
all through their lives.
And Richard Croker will find that out some day.
DETAILS OF THE RACING.
FIRST RACE-Purse 5000; handicap Odds
and upward; and half furlongs OF the
Withers mile.
s,Bes'insp
NJ. +. Stevensons br. Hanwell. by
HanOver-Attractive. years l15 ID
r. H. Parker's Blk h. Runaway' j.
ia -. ;,......'.......T SIoane} - %
'1''O'''' . Time-i:2s
Won handny by a neck. five lengths between second
and third
SECOND RACE-Purse. $3.50. for maiden twoyear-olds;
special weights. Hall a mile.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22

Won in a drive by half length. three lengths between
second and third.
THIRD RACE-Purse 500 for three -year-ods ard up
ward penalties and allowances. The Withers mile.
Bs as S By kax fh Of EseTs Of
:, Rose y5s iIS Mrso II in barred
Mrs. Charlie; Lit'eheld, trs oh. s. YEN 90
tanna, g. VS......... $1,000: t"aler, e-lo OUT
Won in a Eaop by three lengths; ten lengths between
second and third.
FOURTH RACE-The Baychester Stakes. for three-year
olds; purse 2OoO penalties and allowances. The
Wthers mile.
c. FleIschmann Sons ch. Shakes
peare II, by Penpo-Avondsle. ll9 10.
W. C. Daly.tr e. voey. q 100. .R stSS 90 Gus
Gamhlry)3 81 %
Honaluu, 100 .Doegetp lo-l 81
Time :45a.
a pull by three lengths. distance he
tween secord AMI third.
FIFTH RACE-P1rse, 5000: for ee-year-old nlics;
handicap The Wthers mile
D 8niins- r5 Apple lis T. a clsytoa 10 out
Gear 81 '....'..o.......... 4cCir,rdp so-i Al
A. f. & B. H. Morri.'s b. + ln,ermisson,
los ;........'.'''..'''.' .d1ulensid 81 -
Time-I:47.
Won a romp by lengths: a length between sec
ond and third
SIXTH RACE-Purse $500 for three-year-olds and up
ward selling allowances; one and three-sixteenths
miles the bill.
W. c, Rollins b. c. Deerslayer by MID.
Belwood stables br. h. Charads. g
W. iOs s,ears's b h. Marshall g. los S"" lcaf
Bom0a1e''' 8 Time 2csis s"alleT' 81 -
Won easily by length three lengths between second
and third
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22

An insurance company OF this city has prepare
a regular cyclists insurance policy. The allege
dangers OF riding a bicycle have not frghtene
them, apparently.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22

Cyclists desiring to join the League OF American
Wheelmen may obtain full printed information and
membership blanks by ending name and address
to the Cycling Editor. Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-20
SNAP SHOTS AT HOMENEWS.

The ice cream parlOrs are now the
most popular places in the city.
The Catholics in Topeka have lists
of the members of the A p. A.
Topeka has no candidate for depart
naent commander of the c. A r.
The maxim has been smashed. Tt
didn't rain yesterday; at least not here.
The criminal docketis expected to be
finished this week in the district
court.
Two weeks from yesterday AIarshalFs
band viii give its first open air concert
at Garfield park.
Councilman Warner was raised on
farm near Tecumseh. He made his
stake in Colorado mine.
Mayor Fellows viii announce the ap-
pointment Of the committees at the
next meeting of the council.
The Beloit people are expecting the
usual supply of thieves and thugs to
attend the encampment tomorrow
The Washburn college baseball team
was beaten by Winchester Saturday on
the latters grounds by score of Is
to 8.
Eugene #. Ware says he is going to
take a day off soon and write several
poems which are struggling for inn
mortality.
Tt is now in order for Chancellor
Snow to commence on his report which
VIII say: This was the windiest April
in y years. etc.
The court officials say there is a
striking facial resemblance betweenEn-
dersOn. the diamond snateher and his
attorney, d. w. Mulvane.
Judge Eazen called the motion docket
in the district court this morning but
did not hear any contested motions.
Criminal cases We're set for today.
The reason SO many women get di-
vorces is because when man wants
separation and has no grounds he
knocks his wife down or pulls her hair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-20
CARRIES HIS COFFIN.
III Hung Chang Has His Final Box
Among His Effects.

San Francisco, April 2O.-Edward
Evans OF Shanghai, China. who was
among the passengers on the steamer
Gaelic, says that Ii Hung Chang. the
eminent vicerOy, now on his way to
Moscow to attend the coronation Of the
car. took with him On his trip a cas-
ket ia which he expects to be buried
when he dies
lit is not an unusual thing for Chi
nese TO buy their own collins and keep
them in their houses the same as any
other article of furniture until they
shuttle off the mortal coil, &c he said.
To carry a coffin with ones self on
long journey to guard against any
inconvenieRces i'm case of death may
seem ridiculous to Americans but that
ii Hung Chang has done this 1 know
to be a fact I have the story from a
missionary who was engaged by Ii
Hung Chang to accompany him on the
voyage. but who gave up the trip at
the last moment"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-20
EDIs0N'S CRANK FRIENDS.
One of Them Wants An Apparatus to
See Through Cards.

New York. April 2O.-When Thomas
A Edison opened his mail today one of
the first letters he looked at was from
a man in what is known IS u Hat
town in the oil regions of Pennsylva-
MIA as follows
Mr. Thomas A. Edison-Dear Sir. I
write you to know if you can make me
an X ray apparatus for playing
faro bank. I would like to have it so
L could wear it ON my body and have it
attached to glasses. SO can tell the
second card on a deck of playing cards
turned face up. If you VIII make it Tor
me let nae know what it VIII cost. If /
make a success out of it I viii pay you
$1,000 extra in one year Please keep
this to yourself If you can't make it
viii you be kind enough TO give me
Professor Roentgen's address Please
let me hear from YOU at once
That's the best yet" said Mr. Edi-
SON There is a fellow that doesn t
want much. Just wants to carry an
electric light plant in his hip pocket
and am X ray lamp in each eye to beat
a dealer of faro game who is work
ing overtime to satisfy my correspond
ent's desire to call the turn He has
probably figured out that about the
only way to beat the game is to do so
with q club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-20
DISTRICT COURTBUSINEss.
Judge Hazen Outlines How it viii Be
Conducted.

Judge Hazen today outlined the plans
of the district court Tor the following
month.
This viii be the last week of crimi-
nal business. Saturday night the jury
viii be discharged for two weeks. Dur
ing that time the court viii hear mo-
tions and other matters and prepare to
decide cases which he has under ad-
visement.
on May III the jury will return and
civil business viii be taken up The
judge announces that the most impor-
tant cases viii come first He does not
intend to wait until the hottest weather
at the close of the term to have attor-
neys rushing in and wanting long ted
ious, but important cases disposed of.
There are a number of personal injury
damage suits and these viii have the
call when the civil docket is taken up.
Judge Hazen viii set a day on which
the entire docket VIII be called through
and if attorneys who have cases are
not present they need not expect a
trial at the present term.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-20
THEOSOPHISTs no MEET.
Nine. Blavatsky's Disciples to As
semble in New York April &c.

NAV A. ~ w a VI a n JA4A 90
New York. April 20.-The Theosopbi-
cal society in America win hold itsan-
nuaI conclave in this city April &c The
principal event at the coming event
wiz be the election Of a new presi-
dent in place of Mr. Judge, recently
deceased
Many think Mr.. J. d. Buck of Cincfn-
natl viii be chosen president. but there
is said to be one obstacle in the way.
The headquarters being i'm New York
while DR.. Bucks interests are center
ed in the place of his residence and
he says he could not move Arrange
ments might be made, however. where
by he could be represented at head
was secretary to both Nine. BlavatsI1y
and Mr.. Judge
DR.. Buck is a physician Of note and
Medical college. Cincinnati He has
been a member Of the executive com
mittee of the society in America f0,
many years, and last year was elected
vice president. DR.. jerome Anderson Of
san Francisco may be named for this;
office He also is a physician and com
pleted his education in the medical de-
pan tment of the University of Caliror-
MIA.
The principal session will be held in
the concert hall at Madison Square
Garden. After the convention re-
ceptiOn will be given at No. ia Nfadi-
son avenue, where the society has ifs
headquarters. 1t is expected that .
bronze bust of w. O. Judge Will be com
pleted in time to be unveiled
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-20
LINGER ABOUT THE ''Y.''
T rain Has to Stop to Avoid Running
Over Drunken Tramps.

Officers Ewing and NIcElroy had
lively chase after five tramps and two
jugs near the Rock Island Y" Satur-
day evening just after supper
News had come to the officers that
the tramps We're numerous in that Vi
entity and that on one occasion Satur-
day evening it had been necessary to
stop train in order to keep from rum
ming over a lot of them that We're too
drunk to get out of the way.
AS soon as the officers got in sight
one of the tramps took the two jugs
and started to run. officer Ewing gave
pursuit and finally fired four shots in
the air.
At this the tramp fell to the ground
pretending he was shot.
But he was only half shot.
He was captured and the rest of the
crowd came up and picking up the jugs
started to run The officers outran
them, however. and took them all to
the station where they We're each fined
s. this morning.