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The morning times., 1897-01-17
AN ADDRESS BY PROF. MASON.
He Spoke Before the Sons and
Daughters of Maine.

The regular meeting Of the Sons and
Daughters OF Maine was held last night ut
their headquarters, No. 41s Tenth street
northwest. The newly elected Officers
were installed by the orator of the as
sociation, Mr.. George W Hall
Prof Otis Mason, u native of EastpOrt,
Maine, delivered an exceedingly interest
ing address, speaking of the earliest history
of Maine as compared withthe present day.
The entertainment committee announced
that Major Piper would deliver a lecture
next month on THE HeroisIn of the life
saving Seryice''
The social session that followed was Web
enjoyed.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
The Broadsword Contest Postponed.

The broadsword contest for the cham
pionship of America between Duncan Ross
and Nelson A. High, which was to have
taken place at st. Asaph's race track
yesterday, has been indefinitely postponed
on account of an injury to Highs knee
cap from the kick OF horse. Graeco
Martino, who was also to have appeared,
is i'll at Providence Hospital.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

1t is refreshing to note that Mr. Dan
Stuart seems to have gained considerable
valuable knowledge regarding various
things In connection with rugiism. For
instance, Mr.. Stuart is not nearly so bel
ligerent in his assertions regarding the
battle ground for the coming titzsiumons-
Corbett bout as he was when he got into
that controversy with Gov. Culberson, and
it is quite probable that the finding of
fighting place this time will not be as
troublesome To him as some other things.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
Brown Was Kpocked Out.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Jan. 16.-4Billy'
Brown and Jack Donahue, both OF this
city, fought to a finish at resort at
Reeds Lake last night 1t was an even
Ching in the first round, and Brown had all
the better of the fight in the second. In
the third round, however. Brown weak
ened, and was knocked out
The morning times., 1897-01-17

Alfred Featherstone, the Chicago million
aire bicycle dealer, is to have a great
racing stable. Charles Hughes Is to have
charge Of his string. Featherstone has
bought the promising colt, First Water, and
with Semper Ego he will lay the basis for
the combination. The newcomer is @
plucky man, and it is prophesied that he
will set the old-timers to guessing when
he gets down to business.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
Dixon and Erne to Meet.

Philadelphia, Jan. 10.-George Dixon, of
Boston, and Frank Erne, OF Buffalo, We're
today signed to meet in a six-round con-
test before the Quaker City Athletic Club
OF Philadelphia, on Monday evening Febru-
airy l. They will weigh in at 124 pounds
at 3 o'clock on the afternoon of the
contest
The morning times., 1897-01-17

In the National Stallion stakes for 1898
Salvador is not represented, while in the
Futurity for the same year three of his
get are entered. AS a sire Salvador is
not proving a success, and his owner has
determined to use him but little hereafter
1t seems strange that SO great race
horse should produce so few good colts,
though this is the case with many other
great turf performers.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
Sports and Sporting

Corbett announces that under certain
conditions he will box FitZsimmonS with
one hand behind him. There are many
good judges of fighters in this world who
believe AIR. Corbett Will have use for all
of the weapons nature has given him, u
come out as good, or even with his op-
ponent. He had better make no rash
promises.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
Two Permits for Building.

George w. Butler obtained permit yes
terday for the construction OF brick
store and apartment house on Nichols
avenue, Anacostia, to cost $500.
Mrs. Petit has also permit for repairs
and improvements to the building at Ne.
1O14 street northwest, the cost being
estimated at $4,000.
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employ five stenographers to answer in
Quiries.

What is declared will be the fastest
yacht that ever struck water is being built
by Jacob Loriilard and his son, Ernest
She. will cost aa small fortune, but the
Iorillards are well able to indulge in ex-
pensiye lux uries.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
Not an Accident.

during their stay here not the first ac-
cloeht mas occurred to any of the birds,
and all OF the awards have been paid as
the prize winners presented their vouchers.
large sum was paid out yesterday, and
checks VIII be sent to owners who were
not In attendance. Withal the show has
been such financial success as to exceed
Ihe expectation Of the promoters, and
Whiie they are now not in position to
say Just what the receipts have been. a
goodly amount is upon the credit side of
the ledger Compared with the show last
year, this seasons exhibit was far superior
In many respects, and awards were made
pfoporuonately. a meeting of the assoeia-
ton will be held this week, when the
affairs will be wound up.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

The trotting stallion, oberley's Abdallah,
owned in Belyidere. Nd, lacks only u
few weeks OF being thirty years old He
lives on soft food, and is in good health
and spirits.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
Reduced Rates Account q. s. Field
Trials, Spring Meeting, West
ftfit7-- sss.-sa Point Miss 8ItY,4.tfff5i- f

For Southern q. s. Field Trials, spring
meeting, West Point. Miss, the Southern
Railway, will sell tickets from. Washington
to West Point, Miss, and return at one
fare for the round trip. Tickets sold
January II to 22, inclusive, good for re-
turn within fifteen days from date of sale
ja17-2b
The morning times., 1897-01-17

Vie big Poultry Show which has been
- Sracting large crowds to Center Market
Hall all during the past week closed last
night, after a most successful exhibit
Belated patrons OF the show turned out
in large numbers yesterday and up to IL
O'clock last night.
Among the more notable visitors who
passed through the many long 70 ws OF coops
s which fill the hall were the Chinese minis
ter, Yang Yu: his secretaries and other
members CT the legation, as we'll as several
other members of the diplomatic corps,
and a number OF Congressman The
Celestials, who were escorted through by
some of the officers of the association, ex-
pressed themselves as greatly pleased with
the exhibit, and fingered longest at the
coops OF Chinese birds, and especially tue
pretty Chinese peafowis, of which the pair
exhibited az the Poultry Show are said to
be the only ones in the United States
The Management Much Pleased,
The management of the affair express
themselves as much gratified at the sue
cess of the show and pleased with the
appreciation which the public has shown
for the handsome specimens of the featbery
Kingdom. None OF the exhibitors was al
lowed TO remove any OF the fowls from the
han until after IL O'Clock last night, and
as consequence nearly all of the birds
were permitted to remain till this morning
when the shipping will begin The ex-
hibit cages and pens are all carefully
tagged with number corresponding to a
number on the shipping boxes. .andremoyed
IN order. so that no trouble or complica-
ton arises in returning the exhibits.
A large number ofthe poultry and pigeons
which have been showing here will be
sent 10 Scranton. Pa, where Pennsylva-
MIA fanclers will begin a similar show
On January 10. Others viii go direct To
Boston to be on exhibition at the New
England Breeders poultry and pigeon n show.
which begins a week later.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

Nilsson, who has been doing such splen-
did skating at the Ice Palace for the past
week, is to take part in and entered for
novel race at Philadelphia, on Tuesday
He is to skate seventy-five yards against
q sprinter, named Conover, the latter to
wear ordinary running shoes, with short
spikes.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

The Ariel Rowing Club, Of Baltimore,
may enter an eight-oared shell crew for Ihe
national regatta, in which case there will
be two eights from Baltimore, since the
champion Baltimore Athletic Club crew is
sure tc enter.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
AS You Take 1t.

"All little girls,'' said the caller, ''should
have some kind of light work for their
leisure hours. OF course. you do some.
thing in that way, Susie?'
Nit
That's especially nice. So few children
knit now adays. Detroit Free Press.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

Billy Duke, of Baltimore, who defeated
Joe Muiiens, OF New York, on Thurs
day, feels that he has put valuable
feather in his cap, and he will now lie
ready to meet any of the lightweiShts.
Billy has not been bowling success, as
a boxer, heretofore.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
winston Killed Eighty.seven Biz

Trenton, N. j., Jan 16.-Jack Winston
defeated George Moscher of Syracuse, n.
Y, in a 100-bird pigeon shoot today at
Yardviile, near here. Winston killed 81
of his birds and Moscher So. Winston is
a resident Indianian.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

The football committee of the University
Athletic clubs has recommended that the
annual game between Princeton and Yale
be transferred from New York city This
means that as the faculties of the colleges
approve the change, New York will prob
ably see no more big football contests
The morning times., 1897-01-17
The Worlds Champion.

George a. Meagher, the champion fancy
skater of the world comes to the Ice Palace
next week, and commencing Monday even
ing he will. give his exhibition, which has
been the wonder and admiration of London
audiences during the past month. Mr..
Meagher is Canadian, but has never given
an exhibition in his own country, as he
is man of means, and was with some
difficulty induced to exhibit his marvel
Gus skill to the public. He stands easily
at the head OF the worlds field and
figure skaters, and his collection of medals
and testimonials from famous people is II
remarkable one. Among those who have
testified their approval OF Mr.. Meagher's
work on the steels are the Princess Louise,
the Marquis of Dufferin, the Paris Cerle
des PatiDeurs, the South Orange Field
Club, the Kingston Skating Club, the
Countess OF Turenne in Hungary, the Earl
OF Derby, Earl of Aberdeen and many
others. A cigarette case, presented him
by Lady Randolph Churchill, is highly
priZed memento.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

While the Jockey Club stewards probably
knew what they We're about when they
closed their gates against Riley Grannon,
there are fewloversof racing in the country
who do not regret their action. Grammar
is one of the few men in the world who
makes racing more exciting now and then
by his wonderful plunging, and say what
we may, the betting end Of the racing
game is one Of its most attractive features
The morning times., 1897-01-17
@'3' '|9''' N
G. & ]. ~ Catalogue.

THE booklet of the Rambler bicycle is
out, and a very handsome piece of typOg-
raphy it is, too. Pictures of all the new
models are given with full descriptions
and prices. The standard price of RaInb-
lers for the coming year is TO be $4,000"
Pittsburgh Press.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

dispatch from New York says Co
lumbia's prospects for turning out a var
sity eight, to row at Poughkeepsie, ale
a little brighter than they were a week
ago. 1t is stated that the students were
working hard to raise the sum required
to pay the crews expenses. The sophie
more play last week was financial
success and the proceeds of about 5000
will go to this fund.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
CROWDS SAW THE CHICKENS
Poultry Show Closed Last Night
After a Successful Season.
THE MANAGERS DELIGHTED

Among the Visitors Last Evening
We're the Chinese Minister and
Other Diplomats-The Majority of
Cages Will Be Removed Today and
Birds Taken TO Other Exhibitions.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

Montreal is to pass oyes Ter ice meeting
tins year. The weather "a too mild to
insure a proper course. s-a.....
The morning times., 1897-01-17

1T is an attractive book bound In drab
and contains excellent cuts Of the new
styles in Rambler bicycles. The wheels
show some improvement over the '96
makes which are sure to commend them
TO the cycling public. In addition 10 the
cuts of the wheel there are smaller cuts
of the various sections of the machines
made by the GormuIly & Jeffery Mfg. Co.
Thetypographieal work in the catalogue is
first-cIaSs. Ss."-Brooklyn Eagle
The morning times., 1897-01-17

what appears TO be a eommeudable de-
parture from old methods of printing BIZ
cycle catalogues is that of the GOrmully &
Jeffery Mfg. Co, of this city, for 1897.
That firms price list for next year is
handsomely and practically arranged 1t
is pocket size, and contains rich, half-tOue
illustrations of 1897 Ramblers. Chicago
Times Herald.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
OF Irish Descent.

Mr.. MeagiIer is OF Irish descent, his
ancestors having seen service in the British
army in America during the war OF
1912. He is a young man OF pleasant ad-
dress, about twenty-eight years of age
He has written book on fancy skating, in
which he was assisted by the Earl of
Derby, Lord Archibald Campbell and other
Eng!shmen of title interested in sports.
Mr. Meagher's skating is of such in
tricate and wonderful "a kind that it must
be seen TO be appreciated.
The exhibitions will be given each even
ing ut 8 O'Clock, and the public will! have
full opportunity to see tile remarkable
performer. A matinee exhibition viii be
givennext Saturday afternoon at clock.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

p. Domeca's sherries, fifteen kinds, un
altered, as received from Spain, by the
cask gallon or bottle, at Chr. Nander.
500 Seventh street Sole direct distributor
In District of Columbia
The morning times., 1897-01-17

So much interest is shown in the Chicago
cycle show that the managers have had to
The morning times., 1897-01-17
To BE Sura

Editor-Why do you cali Mr. Par.t,o.; =,
this personal versatile Journalistic
New Reporter-Because he-be vrites
verses, sir.-Buffalo Times.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

1T is a beautiful specimen OF the print
ers' art, and is a decided novelty as
well. The book is made up in unconven-
tionabie size, being long and narrow, and
small enough to be carried in the pocket,
yet not too small to dwarf the value of its
contents. The cover Is a rich olive color,
with the title printed across the center
with tasteful embellishments In gold at
top and bottom. Each page is adorned
with marginal devices in olive, the de-
signs harmonizing with those OF the cover,
The half-tone Illustrations OF the new
Ramblers and the various parts are as
near perfection as modern skill can make
them.''-Pittsburgh Press
The morning times., 1897-01-17

''The Gormully & Jeffery Mfg. Co. has
issuedi its 1897 Rambler catalogue. 1t has
come down TO business on the catalogue
question and has put out something
practical and original. The pamphlet is
prettily got up in pocket form. The Buf-
falo agency will be at 500 Main St.
Buffalo Express.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
AU REvOIR To THE RACERS
The Skating Contests at the Ice
Palace Brought to a Close.
The WORLDS CHAMPION NEXT

A Big Crowd Saw the Closing
Scene s-Meaghe the Peer OF
Fancy Skaters, Next Week-Wili
Be the Leading Attraction of the
winter-Renarhab Testimo 1ials'
The morning times., 1897-01-17

Last evenings races at the Ice Palace
brought to an end most successful series
OF exhibitions. Each night has seen un
increased interest in the events aud yes
terday was tile biggest day OF all. A
Jolly crowd witnessed the interesting mat
inee races The great attraction, of course,
was the fancy skating of Nilsson, yet
the race between the three experts was
close and interesting.
Nilsson conceded both Let's and Lawson
handicaps, the former one-fourth and the
latter half lap, but the speedy Westerner
won Iiandily by II half lap in ZIG, which
is record breaking time for the half. Fol-
lowing this Nilsson gave his great ex-
iIibition of fancy skating, W hich was
keenIy appreciated.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
A Great Crowd Present.

A tremendous crowd was on hand in
the evening to bid the skating champions
farewell. The opening event was tie
attempt Of Nilsson to break the five mile
record of 14:47 25, winch he did in
magnificent style, in 1880, taking more
than minute off the former figures. A race
in which Ted Mat, a local skater, was
entered was Of great interest TO the spec
tators, and the work of the men was
heartily cheered. Ted Mat got two laps
handicap over Let's, in the mile and II
half, while Lawson had one and half
laps. The local man was not in the best
of shape, and Lawson overhauled him just
before the close of the race, winning by
half lap. Let's, the scratch nan, could
not overcome the heavy handicaps, and
came in last The time was 4:10 2-5.
Nilsson, in his clever fancy skating,
brought to an end II most popular week
OF amusement, and the skaters received
an ovation as they left the track, Lawson
being presented with u handsome floral
piana
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-18
WANT CUBA ANNEXED.
AUTONoMsTS SCARCE ON THE ISLAND.


Matan2as, cuba, via Key West, Fla,
oct ls.-The business element here. in
Havana and elsewhere, seems to have
arrived at the conclusion that the Mad
rid government cannot end the war on
the basis II autonomy to Cuba. and
there are not enough loyal men among
the autonomists To hold office. In ad-
dition. the latter express the belief
that the autonomists, even If they
were placed in power, would not be
able to preserve peace and protect life
and property from the lawless ele-
ments
In view OF this condition of affairs.
number of important merchants and
sugar planters OF Spanish origin, In
conjunction with several Cuban OIL
GERS, have been holding secret meet
ings and corresponding with people in
various parts Of the islands. with the
view of ascertaining the political ana
planting situation in Pinar del Rio
Havana, Aiatanzas, and Santa Clara
provinces, as to the future for Cuba
most likely to further their interests
and those Of the island In general.
II is expected that majority of .he
replies will be favorable to annoNn-
tion of Cuba to the United States, as
the Washington government alone is
able to guarantee peace in Cuba and
the protection of life and property. As
soon as II Is ascertalned that the sem
timent of the people appealed to is in
favor Of annexation, a committee Will
be sent to the United States with in
structions to lay the case of Cuba
clearly before the business men Of
prominence in the United States and
ask the latter to unite with the bust
ness men Of cuba in a petition to the
Washington government asking the
United States, In view of the failure
Of the conservatives to suppress the
instruction by force Of arms, ana
pointing out the impossibility OF the
liberals ending the war by establishing
an autonomous form of government,
to bring about the annexation of Cuba
to the United States.
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THE FATE OF AN ACTRESS.
At 20, She is in Hospital Probably Con-
frmed Invalid,


New York, oct. 1s.-The Herald says:
Bettina Girard, the actress and former
society belle, is now patient at Belle
vue hospital. Miss Gerard. who is en-
tered on the hospital books as Betty
Schiller. 2S years old" was taken to
Bellevue on Sept. 22nd last, broken
down in health, SO that she was scarce
ly more than a wreck Of her former
self
The physician who has charge of
Gcrard's case refused to talk about her
yesterday. but 1t was learned that the
young woman was partially paralyzed
and may never recover entirely the use
Of her limbs. But In spite OF her i'll
ness and suffering, Miss Gerard is said
to be remarkably cheerful at times.
Miss Gerard began to reign as a ia
vorite in the most exclusive society In
Washington. She Is the daughter Of
Gen. Albert Ordway, a member OF one
of the proudest families Of the national
cnpital Some years ago she married
Arthur Padeford, who lavlshed wealth
on her for a time. but soon obtained
n divorce After her divorce she be-
came Bettina Girard actress. Her ex-
perlence during the past few years
has been varied and interesting
Among her husband were John j.
Raffnel. a tenor of the Cunreid Opera
company; John Harrison Wolfe, Lead
Ing man in Old Kentucky, and William
Bench, of the Nat Goodwin company.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-18
ON THE VERGEOF STARVATION


Aspen, Colo, Oct. 1s.-Prof. Charles
NJ. Daggett, for many years a resident
OF this city, has returned to Aspen
after futile attempt to reach the
Klondike.
lie reports hundreds Of men who, n
few months ago left for the gold fields
in the best of spirits and with well
filled pocketbooks now returning,
heartsicl and discouraged. dead broke
and without cent in the world. OF
between 5000 and 10000 people who
started for the klondike. less tn 2,100
succeeded in getting over the passes.
Speaking of those who IRE returning,
Prof, Daggett states that their condi-
ti0n is deplorable.
Some idea of the number of men who
are without means now In the country
can be gained from the fact that
tweuty-siX stowaways Were discovered
on the boat which brought the profess
sor down. Not one OF these possessed
a cent and We're on the verge Of star
walton.
Circle City, heretofore the metropolis
of the interior, is absolutely deserted.
The conditions at Dawson City are
much more encouraging. The town Is
lively and work plentiful. The food
supply. however, is source of worry.
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SUPREME COURT DECISIONS


Washington, oct. 1s.-The United
States Supreme court today rendered
an opinion against the railway COM
pany in the case Of the Southern Pa
eifc Railway company VS. the United
States circuit court for the ninth cir
cult. The case involved about 700, 600
acres of land in Southern California,
and grew out of the fact that the for
tclted land grant Of the Atlantic &
Pacific Railway Co. was overlapped to
some extent by lands claimed under
government grant by the Southern
Pacific The Atlantic & Pacific COM
pany originally claimed the lands in
the controversy, and its original maps
of location along the line Of these
lanus were accepted by the land Office
but Congress declared the lands for
feited and thereupon the Southern
Pacitc, whose grant overlapped that
or the Atlantic q Pacific, thereupon
set up title to the lands. The circuit
court, however, decided against the
Southern Pacific and the Supreme
court today affirmed that decision so
Tar as concerns the railroad company,
but remanded to the lower court for
decision the case of about 200 persons
who had purchased part of the lands
from the railroad company.
DURRANT CASE ADVANCED.
The Supreme court today advanced
the argument Of the Durrant murder
case brought here from san Francisco
and set 1t for hearing Nov. 10.
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chagrined over England's action in
the Boring Sea matter in which all
the interested powers were to particle
pate.
If the general arbitration treaty
negotiated by the Cleveland admins
tratiou had been approved. the con
troversy in regard to seals could prop
erly be considered by such a tribunal
ms proposed by that convention. Lord
Salisbury would also be pleased to
have the treaty In force. for thcn he
could permit the sealing question to be
arbitrated and point out TO Canada
that she was bound by the convention
to take such action. Now. however,
the negotiation OF a general arbitra-
ton treaty might be considered by
Canadians as Indicative of desire Of
the Salisbury government to play into
the hands Of the United States.