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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23
THOSE BTCICLE RACES.
Lit of the Events-Prixes and Entries
some Fast Riding.

There is reason TO believe that the
bicycle races AT the Exposition Grounds
tomorrow afternoon will bring out some
of the fastest riding seen here fOi "A
long time Manager =. r.. enplc, Ol the
DICycle race meet, mas worked hard tor
the success of the meeting. and the pro-
ceeds eIe 10 bc devoted To the cOnstruc-
ton of n cycle training uactn near
ilcnmOnd.
The following are the events prizes
ana entries 30 far as made up. The
entries wiu be- open until the beginning
OF the lrst race, except the handicap.
beslues the REGULAR events, n D. saiG
there will BE some fast riolng by Temple.
duncan. Fry. and Others, VINO VIII try
10 smash some records:
First racc-onc mile nOViCe-hrst prize,
gold medal, 50. by ID. Buchanan * Son.
through d. 4. Temple; second prize, me
pipe. iy =. a. MOfus, through j. 4. Tenn
pie. Lutyies-Mike Luccii, NJ. Hicks. +.
J.. Chase. A. ~ Lipscomp. l.. D. Wilson.
r. ". 1ignor, W. IS. courtney h. NJ.
Carter
Second race-half NILE open-tirst prize,
one pair sinsle-tube tires. $40, by Newton
Rubber " oIks through j.. *. IL. Costello
second prize. ono nat, -. Ny Meyer br'eu-
Mike LuccH A. NJ. LipscOmb. thomas
NJ. Tiguor. &. w. Wallace. ". y. Court
ney. T. b. Wilson, +. l.. Chase. NJ. HICKS,
Ii. VI. Carter.
Inlrd iace-half mile. youths under six
teen years-nrst prize Hunt saddle,
$3.50. by Hunt Manufacturing Company
through j. H. Temple. second prize. nam
die leI. -. by Bridgeport Gun I'M
PIGMENT Company through j. 4. Temple.
Entries-rhouas Johnson, neruetl
Arnzer. Snappy Napier Herbert McD4ul'
Fourth racc-one mile, Open-nrst prize
fr... ....u. pipe 50 s. branch h. Al
len. through j. r. Temple; second prize
one saddle by Frank A. Hoilenhack *
Co. through j. Il. Temple. thlid prl1t'
one pair shoes By Taylor * Brown sz.9O'
LuCcu y. l.. Chase. a.. W. wallace. H.
". Carter. W. y. Courtney J.. VI. Ilsnor'
H.. b. Wilson. a. N. Lipscomh. VI. HICKS,
Fifth racc-ouc mile. championship OF
RIchmOnd-hrst prize, ! dozen W.. w
Fosters finest photos, $40. through j. e. H.
by Jurgens. through J.. Len. PIE ~ n ~
tfies-H. ". Carter. T.. J.. chi 1. NJ.
,rienor Mike Luccn T.. p. wilson. NJ.
Hicks. c. W Wallace, ". i. courtney
a. NJ. Lipscomb. ,u.,.., fir,
prize one pair NJ & W. tires SO by
Morgan a. Wright. through J. T. Iemple.
second nrize. one N-ray lamp. by Adams
a. Westlake. 50. through ). ]. IeHnii,s,
third prize. one box cigars, -. by ). elk
smith Tolacco Company. through j. 4.
Temple. fourth prize. one pam sn0eS, 30.
tv NJ J. Pcatr0-s. ENTRIES nouns
Johnson. Mike lucclt NJ Hicks p. l.
Chase. A. ~ Lipscomp. VI. I'b"VV.y'
" b. Courtney. H. VI. carter - "
one milo consolation mot stuH)-iirst
prl2c cheese by Herman DuhK.r, OPEN
10 riders who have not won prl-0 III
' ,cnose Who have not decided upon what
nrizes they viii give are requested -
foi ward their names and the pri~eS -
/ T. Temple
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23
SEMI. X GD's yICr Rf.
Captured the Tobacco : axes by Narrow
Margin from Herclaf.

LATONIA. oct 22.-Semper Ego won the
tobacco stakes to-day in a hard drive
from Berclair. Ego was mild favorite
at to !. Semper Ego, Belclair and
Hermes, came down the stretch In q
fierce drive, Ego winning by a very mar
row margin from Berclair. a length In
front OF Hermes.
Two favorites and two second choices
took the other races. Track fast, bet
ting heavy, attendance large. Sum
maries:
First race-seven and half furlongs-
Uno. 0Ol. Sherer ! TO p first with Sea-
brooke second. and Alethia Allen third
Time. 1896 Ii
Second race-six furlongs-Carner. GO6
Scherer. to 81 first with Meadowthorpe
second, and Dominica third, Time.
11j II.
Third race-seven and half furlongs-
Eleanor Nc. GOj Thorp. to p first.
with Skate second, and Lufra third
Time. 1885 81.
Fourth race-Tobacco stakes-mile-Sem
per Ego. GO5. Thorp. 10 u first, WITH
Berclair second. and Hermes third. Time.
1:il IA.
Fifth race-hve furlongs-Belzer. 90.
c. Reiff. to p first. with Kensoha sec
ond, and Henry A., third. Time 1:02 II.
suffolk Races.
SUFFOLK, VA. Oct. 22.-Special-
There was an immense crowd in attend
ance on the third day OF the Suffolk
Fair. The races resulted as follows:
In the 2:40 class, mile heats, best three
in five. purse 800. rank r., owned by
Colin Steel, was winner. Time-2.3l,
1891 l-2. 2:2s Ia. 2:30 2.3e.
In the 1888 class. mile heats. best three
i'm five, purse $50. Easter Lily owned by
T. NJ. Hewitt, was winner Time-2.3J
1886 -. 2:3J IL.
In the pacing and trotting race High
Noon was winner. Time-2:27, 2.22.
Tho running race was won by 81. Vim
cent Times. SO, So.
On tomorrow Senator John W. Daniel
will speak at the Fair and IL Is believed
the Democrats will have a grand rally.
The exhibits Of all kinds are very good
this year and especially in the ladies'
department
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23
Madison Ward EcpnilicanS.

a largely attended meeting OF the
Fourth Madison Ward Mckinley. Ho-
bart and Lewis Club was held At their
temporary club-rOom. No. 2oS south Sew
enth street. last night. Speeches We're
made by Colonel Otis II. Russell, Messrs.
T.. c. Hill, and Roy Lewis. While the
hall was to small Tor the crowd present,
the meeting was conducted in most
orderly manner. Colonel Russell's
speech was of a historical character, and
he showed the periods in which the coun-
Try was most prosperous under Re
publican administration.
Mr.. Hill made a short address In be-
half Of Mckinley. Hobart. and Lewis.
Mr.. Lewis spoke principally upon the
currency question, and closed with q
strong appeal for protection.
The club has about fifty members.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23

Yesterday morning al $3.50 o'clock Mc
Charles l.. Squire. OF this city and Miss
Lena Thomas. Of Isle Of Wight county
were married at the residence OF the
brides sister Ms. l.. T. Harrcn Wash
incton. d. c. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. L. Il. Bagby of that
city. After the We lding the couple LETT
TOR an extended tour through the North.
The bride Is the daughter of Mr.. j. G.
Thomas. q prominent citizen of Isle o.
Wight county, and is a petite blonde en-
dowed with great personal attractions.
Mr. Squire is a popular attache OF
the light department of the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company. and is
well-known In Richmond society.
Mr.. and Mrs. Squire will be at home
after November 1st at their residence. G.,
north seventh street. city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23

Mr.. William Euegcr Loses $50 by the Wis.,
il of "A sneak Thief

Tho wen-known restaurant Of Mr.. Will
liam Rueser, at the corner of Ninth and
Bank streets. was visited by sneak thief
on Wednesday night after midnight. The
CROOK was APPARENTLY well posted IN rec ard
10 the iocahty and IL is supposed mat
he has been formerly in the employ OF
Mr.. kUeger. He entered the building
from the Bank street side. and went up
tho stairway which leads TO Mr.. Rue
gers private apartments On the second
floor. and 10 the next floor where a few
guest chambers are set apart for tran
silent visitors.
After reaching the second floor the
sneak thief made his way to the tran
som over the ladies' restaurant. Through
the transom he slipped TO the floor below
and at once entered the adjoining rostau-
rant and bar-roOm, who're he took pos
session of box in which Mr.. Rueger is
in the habit of keeping his small change
He did not touch anything else. and made
his exit through the Bank-street door
with the box, which contained about fifty
dollars in small coins. The police have
been notified. but up to late last night
had rot yet apprehended the robber.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23

bride is always interesting. When a
woman becomes bride she is making one
of tine great changes in life. she is enter
ing on duties entirely new to her-duties,
which she is all too oftenwhol' UNITED ana
unprcpared for IL is wornan's duty. as
we'll 10 herself as to her husband, that she
shall be strongly healthy in every way-par-
ticularly in those organs which are 10 DC
called into play in bringing children into
the world. Weakness and disease OF the
organs dlstinctively feminine undoubtedly
cause much of the misery, unhappiness ana
Ucompatibiliiy Of married lie. woman
whose nerves are continually nagged with
torturing pains, whose vita!ity IL low, anu
whose strength is unequal 10 nei uaiiy TASKS
does not ind IL possible 10 DC Always ann
able and cheerful. And YET, amiaoiiity'
cheertuness, good looks ana ''acity are
the things most expected by nuspatu.
Every woman may have these Things II sns
Will make and keep herseii s,ions anu
healthy The way is simple. IL leads 10
DR.. Pierce's Fayori,c Prescription, the pre-
paration of a regularly graduated, exper-
enced and skilled specialist i'll the treatment
OF the diseases of women. VINO mas lot tniity
years been chief consulting physician OF the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, az
Buffalo, y Y. For thirty years TINS prespata-
ton has been marvelousy successiui-nas
been the means of bringing happlness in.o
thousands Of homes. rs most benign 'hhu'
ence IS IN eliminating the pains ana uanseIs
of childbirth Its benefit II tlis fespec1
cannot be overestinlated
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pcliets perr'suen.y sa's
constipation. sick and bilious heauaSncs, v.'io
ness. heart burn sour stopiach. foul oteAin' -
pitatiou Of the heart, and 6stuleace
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23
Tarrasch Beats Plllsbury.

BUDA PESTH oct 22-The thirteenth
and last round oI the international CnSss
Masters tournament was Played IN TINS
city yesterday, the results beng as iol-
lows.
Tarrasch beat Pillsbury ia A Ruy Lopez
after s. moves.
Cnarousek neat Albin In a queen gam
bit declined after - moves.
Schiechter and Wslbrodt drew kuy
Lopez after - moves.
1schigofm beat MarocZy in Dutch
game after % moves.
JanowsN bea. 2opiel in a Giuoco piano
after - moves.
Marco beat Noa in a kings bishop game
after 81 moves.
Winawer had bye.
Final scores. CharOusek and Tschig-
orin. II each: Pillsbury IL: Jauowski
and Schlcc htcr, each. Walbrodt ana
Winawer. IL each; Tarrasch D. Albn
ana Maroczy, . each, Marco, -, Noa,
g. Popiel. ..
Charousek and Tschigorin have TO play
n tie match of two games up. beginning
on Friday. Pulsbury got third. JanowsM
and SchleChter divide fourth and nith,
and Walhrodt and Winawer sixth ana
seventh prizes Tarrasch got a special
prize for the best score against the prize
winners
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23
REPJB JCINS IN HENRICO,
Mr.. Y. vi. Laird, OF New York, Addresses a
Large Audience.

An audience Of 80 voters assembled at
EdVins. Henrico county, last night to
hear the welt Known labor leader from
New York. Mr. L. NJ. Laird. who clearly
explained the ISSUES involved in this cam
paIen. Ills taTlU TAX was very strOnb
from a Republican standpoint, and was
loudly a1pGuucC. lie thoroughly eX-
planned the silver question. and the audi
cnCe was very much impressed lie urged
the claims % Judge Lewis as the con-
gresham nom This district At the NEIL
ton Of the C; LGidates name the applause
lasted fuzzy Two minutes.
District Chairman Southwark followed
Mr. Laird, and explained the Importance
Of registering. lie also urSed Them TO
vote for Mckin lev hobart and Lewis.
Mr.. Ross Southwark and Mr.. Alex.
Hamilton followed, and We're well re-
oeived. after which the meeting adjourn
cd with thee cheers for Lewis.
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NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
RUSSELL CLANS ms affection AND
cuyRMN MlNLEY SAYS IT'S 0Lof''
c.orv. Vanderbilt. Mskes tho Finest az
r,cu,tursI Exhibit Ever See" ."
st.s-sut About q Kat''c-s"ak''

p,rrrcu n G.. oct. 22-SpcciaA-
pa,t., 4. Russell. Republican NUM-
Tor Governor. Gains no VIA 800
carry the state by 1919, "hiio 49,,
cratic state CHAIRMAN nanny s"'' -.
Is a pure attempt at Diun. anu '"''s 10,
sell can he third II the DemoSia'o
Manly then said: II have nou'e U
very large negro registration III me-
counties. and am advised that much Oh
1t IL Illegal. The real purpose q 'so
new election law is 10 get names on ~
registration books. IL l. not the p"tfoso
OF the Republicans to prosecute petso"'
who Violate the law by ffaudu.ent res'S-
tration unless the case becomes notorious.
Such registration az they ht'" ca'ls io'
active measures before and after W."
ccction. We are not going to be me
dumpng-ground Tor all negroes who can
vote In Virginia and North Carolina. 1
will see that an organization Is perfected
TO prosecute the last one OF them.
WATSON GETTING WELL.
Chairman Manly says Cyrus b. Watson,
Democratic nominee for Governor. Is con-
yalesoing. after very critical attack OF
Inflammation OF the bowels and that he
hopes TO make one or two more speeches
before the cam align ends These will
be in the central part OF the State. lie
has not spoken I'm the East. Ills thrcs
weeks sickness disarranged all his plane.
George Vanderbilt makes az the state
Fair the finest agricultural exhibit ever
made in this State by an individual IL
is al Of products OF his noted farm at
Biltm0re.
Before the Railway Commission to-day
claim was made for 500 damages be-
cause a rattlesnake, boxed. was not
shipped 10 England by the Southern IA
press Company. after charges from Ra-
leigh 10 London had been prepaid.
II is the general comment that ths
races are better managed this year than
ever before. w. J. Carter Is starter:
W. p. Bachelor and Mr. Levi or Louis
vile. time-keepers. and W. {. McMack-
I'm and 1. II. Murray. judges. An ara
strict.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23

J,terestinc Facts About Hichin"nd's Citi-
zen. and other Matters.

Governor O'Ferrall Yesterday removed
the political disabilities Of william II.
Campbell. Of Rockingham county.
There is no change in the condition
of Mr.. Isaac Davenport, Jr- VINO Is III
al his residence. No. 5oS east Grace
street.
\ suit was Instituted in the Law and
Equity Court yesterday by August Poh-
Liz against the American Plant Food
Company for 800.
No action was taken yesterday on the
question Of appointing receiver for
the star COOPERATIVE Printing Company.
The matter will be disposed OF in few
days.
The Religious Herald is TO have a new
home. Drs. Dickinson and Pitt yesterday
rented the second floor OF the building.
1913 east Main street They will NJ il UP
as a business department book reposi-
tory. editorial and composing-rooms. and
move I'm as soon as possible.
II Mckinley is elected President the
Rev. John Oiler, Baptist minister OF
Coalition, o.. VIII preach l sermon wiIh
hts coat, vest, and trousers turned wrong
side out. II Bryan Is elected Davis Arm.
strong, Jr., a coal operator, viii attend
church with his apparel reversed 10 rear
the Rev. Mr.. Oilers sermon. such was
the agreement made few days ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23
Orhered Within Qualifications

HAVANA. oct. q. - Captain-Generll
Weyler has issued 4 decree ordering tho
Inhabitants Of the country outside the
fortihcations of the towns I'm the prov
ince OF Pinar Del Rio. 10 concentrate
within the limits Of the fortincatons
within eight days. Transportation of
goods 10 or from the country towns hy
land or sea without permission Is pro-
hibited. Al the expiration OF the eight
days. all persons found outside the limit
will be considered rebels and tried as
such.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23

CHICAGO ILL. oct. 22-Mark Hanna
and his associates In the national cane
paign considered the scheme Of tina
Illinois Committee 10 send cx-Congross-
man Mason through the State close on
Mr. Bryan's heels and receiving pro-
tests on any action which could he
made use OF to create clash between the
political forces or TO base "a charge that
Mr.. Bryan's campaign tour was being
interferod with. decided to-day 20 have
Mr.. Mason remain away Mr. Mason.
however. will keep his appointments III
Iowa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23

Richmond: Leroy f. Brown ana VIE
10 cicero Thornton and lsetta Willia ans
1Xl-4 feet on Fourth street. Rockets. 500
Jennie Gibbs to Minnie II. washing,
ron IS1-9 feet on south side Duval
street 52 feet from Judah. subject to deed
of trust for S2i) - -.,
Henrlco: Anna Neurohr's trustee to WI
liam Envson. . - feet on west sids
twentieth street. So feet south OF e. 900
West-tnd Land and improvement COM
many 10 Ivanhoe Sclater. 80 Is feet on
rloyd avenue. southeast corner Deep Kun
street. $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23

The Fifth Street viaduct Mystery Appears
20 Be Solved.

rn. statement was published in yester-
DAYS Times that a pool oil o'oou nav
hoen found on the Fifth-street Niauuc''
which led TO the belief that some one
"a hesn assaulted and robbed al tha1
80, nrobaply Oh last Sunday nishl III
oroer Ia ascertain. II possible. WHAT etu'n
,n.r. might be ia this annoui cement
started out yesterday and pioceeuou AZ
once 10 the bridge. After iOOAihs over t''o
grounds 4 fell into conversation WIN ar
a. Won Craemer. the tOl-kecper Oh 'he
tlfth-street yiaduct, whom nave known
for years 10 he ruthIu ana ISH"Die
man in every respect.
When spoken 10 on the subject that
Gentleman made statement. which is
in substance as follows.
III was late on FRIDAY night, just a
little before the time when | usually close
ND my house. that three men came by
rom the Richmond side 10 cross the
bridge One OF them paid rae trree cents
Toll for himself and his two companions.
and think among the latter ! recognized
a Mr.. Kelly. who lives about tive miles
out In the country, somewhere near
strawberry Hli. All three seemed to be
very much under the influence of liquor
and had apparently been out at the fair
However, iHty went on, ana SOON
afterwards closed up my house and heard
nothing more about them until the next
day Then was informed that Mr.. Kelly
had been found setting on the bridge
bleeding from slight wound on his face
lie was discovered by a Mr. Grant who
passed the dollhouse at 1906 l.. NJ. on
horseback. on his way home. He was
hailed by MIR. Kelly, who asked him for
q chew OF tobacco. Recognizing the man.
Iad seeing that he Was bleeding, Mr..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23
COmnlimcnffoM Mr.. Rnrfnn

Mr.. Luther Burton, the popular secre-
tary Of Superintendent ". y. Davis. srd
private correspondent OF Mr.. Axtell presl-
dent OF the company that manages the
Hot Springs Va.) resort. has returned 10
the city.
Ito will only he In the city a short time.
as he has already been engaged for the
same position he held last year. His
friends are going 10 Give supper I'm his
honor at Murphy's Hotel next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23

Willie Farquhar. the seven-year-oiu 80"
OF William Farolhar. former we'll
known resident Of Washington. was
thrown from a wagon Sunday and sus-
tanned a compound fracture OF the skull,
from the effects Of which he died Tues
day. The accident occurred at Manassas.
Va. where Mr.. Farquhar had gone from
this city to visit the place owned by his
relative. officer Charles Farquhar, Of
Observation-Disclosures Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23

CLEMSON COLLEGE. :. c.. oct. %.
Professor vs.. l.. McGco was fatally in
mred about 1880 to-day. and died az 5
this afternoon. lie was at the barn show -
ing tie senior class the working OF a
new corn-shredding machine, when his
coat was caught by the saws OF tnc ma
chine. and be- was instantly cur in the
side bv the saw teeth. n was soon se, n
that he was fatally injured. and he oe5tn
giving directions as TO his burial ana mo
9tsrssiticn OF his property. Mr. VI Geo
exhibited remarkable coolnesS through.
out. knowing that be couli not I'VE and
died peacefully
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23

Washington and Lee Defeats Miller
schooI

LEXINGTON. VA. oct. 22.-Special-
Washington and Lee Universitys first
game for the season on the srldiron was
a grand success. The defeat OF Miller
Manual Schccl by 4 score Of % to .. was
AGAINST the strong line Of the visitors.
VINO play ball by rushing the centre,
never once trying the ends.
ro-day's game showed Washis'o" ana
Lee TO have fine makeup.
Tho game was called az o'clock, halves
OF twenty minutes Westminster ard Lee
kicked on 10 the goal line Of the visitors.
and captured IL again at the thirty-yard
line. and by bucking the ball was carried
TO the goal by Barclay In ten minutes.
Campbell kicking goal.
The night then followed. the ball NOV
Ing up and down the deld, and when tune
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23

DETROIT MICH. October The
Michigan tour OF the generals ended with
here to-uieht About $500 peonle were
nresent. and they were very EN- .1siastic.
rhe special train left Saginaw this morn
Ing. and made twelve stops between mat
rit, and Detroit Tho crowds which turn
"a ouf 10 erect the veteran generals
~ re much larger and more cn'husia- nc
mar on the TWO previous DAYS. the
special will leave tor the East IN the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23
The rravfo II Cass.

ST. LOUIS. oct. 22.-At the request
Of the attorney for the prosecution the
case OF Dugald Crawford. charged with
violating the corrupt practices act by
intimidating the employees Of his dry
goods establishment. in regard 20 their
political preferences. was continued until
October 2Sth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23

lake Wells is still in the city. lie
is daily In the receipt OF large number
OF players who would like TO sign with
him Wells has his eyes open Tor eood
material. and he expects 70 have 2 team
FOR next season that the rooters may
be proud OF. and one which viii be
credit to the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23
d. C,arips VI shield LII

Dr. Charles NJ Shield who has been
conhi ed 70 his home, AT Fifth and Frank
lin streets. recently by an attack OF pleu-
rlsy. was somewhat improving last night.
DR.. Ten rtins said last night hat DR..
Shield Was getting along very nicely.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23
.. II. BERRY A co.
Main and tenth SIS.

Top-Coats are the smart
est coats made, the most COM
Portable, easiest to carry.
We call especial attention
to a lightish cloth with fancy
worsted lining--$20. There's
a peculiar style about it that
well.dressed men now affect;
with it you'll be as well over
coated as any man In Rich
mond, don't care who he is.
Medium weights in blacks. both soft and
hard faish-s.r,e. silk ~ " r-tsa lining:
coyrr,- In various we ives and shsl!u2s.
Good coats as low 10 SIC.
~"NNNkZHzx.x-
o. H. BERRY s. co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23

TORONTO, Oct. 2l.-Information re-
ceived here from Winnipeg this afternoon
shows that the wheat crop there Is NOT
threshing out a. well as expected, ana
that the total crop will be li.l2O.WO bush-
els. against 5000 go lnst year.
The total wheat crop In ontario VIII De
orly l4w"pO bushels. against ABOUT -
Otner Canadian urovinces is so small that
it nced not b takess into account.
II Will be seen that with the req lte-
ments for consumption and seediny ANA
da y III probably be importing whedt l.on
the United States. or some other cor NY
before The rcxt crop comes OF inc H'"i-
ket-NcW York Sun
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Noi COrnrring Wheat.

ST. PAUL. MINI. Oct. 2l-The atten-
ton of James } hill. president OF the
Great Northern railway. was called to a
sensational story printed in a New York
newspaper that he. Charles A. Pilisbiry,
and other men OF wealth. had entered into
a gigantic combination TO corner wheat.
Mr.. Hin chart cterized the story rs wholly
al surd.
He said reports from the various sta
lions alCnr the Great Northern road in
dicafcd ;hSt there was far less wheat in
the elevators tfan AT any time FOR he last
three wears. and that he had no Doubt
that the grain was moving 10 market
with unusual speed. owing TO the great
rise In the price Of wheat since last FRI
day. Grain vas even moving In large
quantities from as far west as Idaho and
Washington. some Of II going directly TO
Portland. thence to be shipped to India.