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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-09

many Of the professionals amateurs and several
OF the best riders on the training for the IN
tercollegiate championships Entry blanks can be
220 Broadway.
E. c. Bald the champion, has sent WORD that ne
will enter both Of the professional contests ana
that in addition he will make a try for the one
mile record Bald Is said be In splendid condition.
and as he will have proper pacemakers ne Is con,
fdent that he will be able TO make new record
for the track. .. - 49,, r>.o..,..
An the riders who training for the Decoration
Day meets which will be held all over the country.
as well as the collegiate cracks who are training
for their meet on June ). will take part In the open
ing meet pat" McCiue the trainer OF the Column.
ha University team declares that all his men Will
he i'm sha pc on May 90 w H. Fearing of the teAAl.
will at that time make an attempt to lower the
now Stands at 1854 10, held by Bert Ripley Of
Newark In his attempt to better these ngures
Fear ring will be paced by two quad teams, one or
which will be manned by Ray Dawson. George
Runpert l. A. Powell and J. Williams. jr., of the
college. . .. 49, .,k u
handicap and mile open Bald. who has been train
ing in the South, will make his first appearance OF
the season in competition at this meet as VIII also
charley Murphy. the Brooklyn professional FRANK
Starbuck the pride OF Philadelphia. has written Tor
blanks. -,
The offer Of a handsome banner to the club whose
members secure the most points In the races. count
ing five for a first two for a second and one TOT a
third has aroused considerable rivalry among the
clubs of the metropolitan district. and the comPe-
exciting All the clubs VIII enter as many men as
possble for the contest in order TO better their
chances of winning the banner, which Will denote
the club Of fastest cyclers In the district
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-09
GALE OF THE HOOD FARM STUD.

An absolute dispersal sale Of the Hood Farm
stud il 10 take place at the farm Tuesday, May
II Al, n m The Hood Farm IL about three
miles from Lowell, Mass, on the main road lead
ing from Lowell to Lawrence on the south side OF
the river. and commands a magnificent view OF
the Merrmack Valley. 1t is owned by c. /. Hood.
the proprietor OF Hoods Sarsaparla. and contains
200 acres OF land.
The stud to be sold includes twenty-eight uot'
,ors nacers road horses and carriage horses
Among the speedy animals are Vassar. the red road
pacing stallion with race record re- s o. y ks Me
Grsgor b M 2ISIl: Star Lily. ch. m. 2:2O; Hood
McGresor CHI 3f Ddisy K0Ifs R R f s
~ ,ses. Faust P b. e. foaled in 1895; Eclipse b. g.
fnaIed in iSes Star Passenger. CHI g. foaed IN 1894
Maudea en- iha.,t T. n 10I Isss l" 1884, anu 'S'
The sale is take place on TSs'd iaj rain o;
shine and all the horses are 20 De sofa WITHOUT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-09

WI Morgan, generally called Senator mas
,ef. 1.-The American Wheelman" and ne VII
,,.rooftor he the New-York representative OF Lh'
~ A. w. Bulletin" His old associates on - III
American Wheelman' gave the senator
farewell dinner last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-09

Tho Mercer County wheelmen will have their
.uoord ANIMAL century run on Monday. May 81
nv. oo,,rse will be from Trenton to Asbury
go, "a return To-day the club run will be
70 Nount Holly, and next Sunday the wheeimen
u,ill ride to Manaagin, n. j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-09

Cyclists desiring to Join the League OF Amer
ann wboelmen may obtain full printed iniorIha
,ion and membership blanks by senaih9 d ,nei
names and addresses TO the Csc''"s
Tribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-09

Fleetwood wheemen-To we.tchester. starting at
SorRy fs% M f1eshSsse rarryown T. start
inS at a. m from No; 2lb East Eighty,
MSSnit1 o., Wheemen-To Toitenvile, s l.. starting
Century Wheelmen-To Rye Beach starting at s:Se
e YonEers Starting at spar p m St from &c ms 30 III west
ING s M s% So is wss III
New-York Postofiice wheelmen-To. Bronx Park.
starting at $3.50 a. m. from No. "a West Twenty
Columbus Wheelmen-To Amityville. starting at
Marion Wheeimen~To Tottenvie. starting at
Mlnneford wheelmen-ro Plainneld. starting at .
a. m. from clubhouse.
The vexed questions as to whether any more
National Cycle Shows shall be held or not may
be decided in a few weeks. President Garford
Of the National Board Of Trade of Cycle Manu-
facturers has just sent out the following ques-
tons to the manufacturers:
First-Do you favor National or trade cycle shows
to be given by under the immediate auspices
and direction of the National Cycle Board OF
second-If so, when and where should they be
Third-Do you favor the holding of local or public
shows in New-York ard Chicago, to be given by
the National nal Cycle Board Of Trade?
EcHrthoIf So when should they be held? - t.
other cities under the sanction Of the National
Cycle Board Of Trade. subject to the rules, regua-
pTssc56sd By the National cEss Board Ct Trader
The tenth race meet Of the Crescent Wheel
men at their one-thlrd- mile track at Plainfield.
n. j.. on Decoration Day promises to be one Of
the best meets In this neighborhood There are
five amateur races. which include a one-mile
novice, one-mile open. two-thirds mile handicap.
one-mile handicap and two-mile tandem. In
each Of these races excepting the tandem and
novice. there four prizes up to the full
value, and in the novice and tandem three prizes
up to the full value. There are also two pro-
fessonal races. a one mile open and two-mile
handicap. each Of which has an aggregate purse
of $110 divided follows: Seventy dollars. $50.
$40 and 50. The races will begin at p. m. to
enable all who attend the Irvington- Mburn
race TO wheel from Millburn in time TO get din
ner before the races begin. Ample provisions
have been made for checking wheels. Workmen
are now engaged putting this track in frst-class
condition, and 1t will be ready for track practice
May Is at the latest. and all those entering
can use the track from that time until the race
meet free Of charge. For entry blanks and
further information address c. c. Lister, Plain
field, \. ].
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-09

conta,n Glib Of the Century Wheelmen, mas
uooei,,ed over twenty fattering conmunica-
.,o., oor,roerdine the management Of the late
49,, rim Of that club. especially from unat-
.aohed wbeelrnen who came from a distance. IL
&c gratifying to the members to think 'hat 'he
ooor,s or their officers to provide for the comfort
80 those narticpating have met such hearty APP
nroval The fall century VIII DC run AouiIu
provo i,n Inassing through parts of five coun-
w. .in NNew-york Hudson. Richmond. Kings ana
Ouo.nsS and will take place Su 1Gay, Octoper ~
r. route (which Is original with the Cen'uI
aimenl covers all the best roads IN the NicIn'
", - Weyy York and the rider is never more thdh
ofgbteen miles distant from the city al any o''e
time.
Commissioner Andrews is arranging 10 IN
80 ,ho force OF the police bicycle squad Al
present twenty-nine policemen are ue'""e. 80
.,o,o,. dutv In few days eleven more men
,,du he added to the squad. making 'o'a' %
.or,, Commissioner Andrews had hu'"oe' VI
.o,,oaroen before him Friday with vie" 10 Sc
tine them for the squad. For weeb Acl,nt
Do,,ndsman Brown has been testing 'he sP.so
~ a large number OF Policemen Mnu e. az ,,h(
-, and has selected about twenty-nNe WI WI.
,sidered AT 10 do bicycle duty Ou, OF t,i'
a.. har commissioner Andrews VIII S III, -
na,,u LIZ are 70 be added to tire squad ne IN
n,"rer saws that 1t Is his Intention 10 my a.,
NJ souad still further In the near 'u'u'e ~ '
ADDITION of about ten men
>,,,,,tsrsd among cyclings votaries is Ihoi'as
.y,ston the blind evangelist OF T'i~a
A. uoueton IS a travelling preachei' an"
.aon,sd cycling as the most coh'e''e". -.
~ Loving from town to town while on LID ''N'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-09
BALD TO TRY FOR RECORDS.

OPENING RACE MEET OF THE SEASON Al
MANHATTAN BEACH ON MAY %.
Every indication points to the most successful
racing season In this district this year In the MS
tory OF tho sport The fast racing men all over the
country will do much more racing In the East
than ever before as the Western end Of the Ma
tonal Circuit will not receive the prominence that
It has heretofore enjoyed 1t is beginning TO look as
If the majority of the professionals will follow the
New.York State Circuit. This will bring most OF
the fast men into this district in time for the open
ing of the racing season at the Manhattan Beach
track on May e. The opening contests will take
Mace under the auspices Of the Quill Club Wheel
men and entries have already been received from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-09
IN THE INTEREST OF SHIPPlNG'
ADVANTAGES THAT WOULD FOLLOW THE OXEN
ING OF A WATERWAY THROUGH The
RRONX KILLS.

zv.rrAcrs THAT WOULD FOLLOW me vi H''
,,,c OF A WATERWAY THROUGH THE
BRONX KILLS.
.,o. IA. recently been directed anew 10 the
,-.aro,anoent Ct the Bronx Kills whicn mas oee"
,aiSed about off and on for many years EdiS ~
'"'".I - plat, introduced q dill authorizing the
.,P' 80. ., War TO enter into a contract LOT t''o
-, and making an appropriation OF Sl'-'"' ,' ~.
WIN This is by no means the nrst OH vi
the pun -. laid before Congress In the last
the su'y hm uas introduced by Representative
Cohs'e s,,i,g an appropriation OF N.OOOOo for the
Low niah - this waterway. but nothing came
improvement OF '"''
OF It. HARLAN, Kills lie north OF
i"s NJ leland separating II from the malhianu
:, ron,,,-cs only a glance at the map 10 see WHAT
~ saon,a9e II would be TO the large amount or
hinnine on the Harlem fiVef' espe'''''s
,'e,an, made there In recent years by the con-
imPIoV 80 the ship canal and the opening OF
go, for vessels between the HUDSON anu 'he
ne ne, p,ver II a channel were also opened Oh INC
E a, la of Randalls Island. Al present there IS
Ter there. but there are so many 'euses anu '""
~ Iaces that navigation is out OF the question:
survey of this passage was astmates Of the cost
~ 10 he Improvement were MADE But "o'h'"s mas
since been uo o the Chief OF Engineers for ls said
the tepoIv a channel 800 feet wide ana 10 ieet
aeep would sSiss 400; deptn iSs ard
be secured zee, al an estimated cost OF Slel 70
depth added that for vessels propeeh OF
by steam the wiu anDDropriation. hCwerer has ever
been made for the ysTso feel in eSth. and about
would ne uprId he saved for vessels coming out OF
Two Inrlem on their way 10 the Souha Gland and
thev have TO go down arouhu ""'' ~
through d Me Channel provided between The
Sound and the Harlem aa an make use Of out
that many H way OF the Sound. without tfouonk ne''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-09
mn GEE THE KOENIGIN LUISE.

An informal reception was held on the new North
German LLOYD steamship Konigin Luse yesterday
afternoon at her Hoboken pier for the purpose OF
giving friends OF the line an opportunity 10 see
'Ie I've, and the monster ship was gayly
aar,,ed with flowers and bunting. She Is one
Of the big freight carriers OF he ,s., % ,rnstn
Yea IA feet beam She has been already described
In these columns one OF the Meet OF sH nv
steamships that the North oer"u" A'o'~ ~
mas built and II building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-09

selves 10 find their way through the channels of the
Ioyer Rav which have 10 be essayed at certain
stages of the tide or not all Among the shipping
MN ~ the CITY there Is an earnest desire that Sena-
Tor Platfs bill should be urged 10 passage, ana a
great and most desirable Improvement taken in hand
without further loss OF time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-09

The list Of contests of the Kings County Wheel
mems meet which is to be held at Manhattan
Beach track on June 26. has been decided as
have the prizes and their value. In the profess
sonal class there are two races. a one-mile
scratch and a mile handicap. and most OF
the crack riders who follow the circuit are sure
to compete The prizes are up to the usual high
standard of the Kings County Wheemen, the
firsts being S100 seconds $50, thirds $40 fourths
SO Prizes of such value are sure TO have some
influence upon professionals and from the pres
ent indications the crack riders will follow the
New-York State Circuit from Fredonia, where
it begins in the early part of June. and winds up
at Manhattan Beach on June 20. There VIII ne
five amateur races including the two champion
ships that have been granted TO this clup' one
the Greater New-York, the other a one-lnlle
New York State l.. a. w, championship Inc
latter is sure TO be interesting, as tnls is the
Arst time tandem championship has been COM
peted for The prizes in the amateur races are
of full value the frsts seconds and thirds are
diamonds and in the championships medals VIII
constitute the prizes. AS all the races are snort
II will insure snappy competition AT the Same
time pleasing the public. This list is sure 10 ne
run off in less time than heretofore. as no one
race is over mile, and with efficient, ollclals
there should be no delays. As I. {. Cnrlchton
Will act as clerk of the course. with FRANK Dor
land and Irvy D. Phillips as assistants, IT is saie
10 presume that delays will be few, as this trio
constitutes a most powerful body for THIS pur-
pose.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-14
THE BOYCOTT IS ILLEGAL.
An Opinion From the United States
Court Of Appeals at St. Louis.
It is Called Conspiracy-A Stave
Company Had introduced Ma
chimes, to Which the Workmen
Objected-A Dissenting Opinion
Was Filed by Judge Caldwell.

ST. LOUIS, November 13.-An opinion
States Court of Appeals, holding that the
boycott is not a legal weapon. The case
in question is that of the Oxley Stave Co.,
of Kansas City. Kansas, versus H. c.
Hoskins and twenty others, all members
of Coopers' Union No. IS, of Kansas City,
and Trades Assembly, of the same place.
Some of the men were employed by the
Oxiey State company. In January, 1896,
the stave company placed in their plant
a machine to hoop barrels. The defend
ants. after requesting the stave company
to withdraw their machines, and having
their request refused, caused boycott.
The stave company sent to the United
States District Court and secured an in
junction against the defendants, restrict
Ing them from pushing the boycott. The
defendants appealed to the United States
Court of Appeals, which now affirms the
decision of the lower court.
Judges Sanborn and Thayer, in doing
so, said that the defendants had no right
to form a conspiracy to the deprival of
the plaintiff of it's own rights to manage
its own business If such thing was
lawful, then a combination may be Or
ganzed for the purpose of preventing the
use of typesetting machines presses, har-
vesters, threshers and thousands of other
machines.
Judge Caldwell dissents from his asso-
ciates in a lengthy opinion, in which he
says: ''The only weapon of defense the
labor can appeal to is the strike or the
boycott or both. These weapons they
have an undoubted right to use so long
as they use them in peaceable and order
ly manner. This is the only lawful limta-
ton upon their use. That limitation is
fundamental and must be observed. 1t
was observed in the case at bar to it's full
extent If these weapons are withheld
from them, then. indeed are they left
naked to their enemies"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-14
A MAD DOG
Bites Several Persons and Numerous
Dogs in New Martinsville.

Special to the Register.
Sistersville, W. Va, November ID
The village of New Martinsville, locat-
ed about ten miles north Of this city,
has been in the throes Of a mad dog ex-
element for couple of days, and the
people are still pretty badly scared over
the matter. This week John Parker
was bitten severely. Yesterday the dog
made his debut in New Martinsville,
biting three people and all the dogs he
ran across. John Parr was bitten in the
leg and also in the arm, the dog jumping
up on him. Parr finally beat him off,
and on the way down street with a
bowling mob alter it with guns and
clubs the dog bit Mrs. Ed. Showalter
and her son Lewis Showaiter.
There were fully twenty dogs bitten
by the brute before it attacked Jefferson
Butcher. Butcher grappled with it and
during the struggle the crowd came up
and in a short time the dog was killed
Nearly all of the dogs in the town have
been tied up. Butcher, who was bitten
on the arm very severely, has started
for. New York, where he will enter the
Pasteur Institute for treatment.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-14
SLEW HIS DAUGHTERS ADMIRER.
Herman Gerken Shot by Henry Wellman
Results of Texans lnfatuation and De-
termiued WOOine

Herman Gerken Shot by Henry Wellman
Results of q Texans lnfatuation and De-
termined wooine.
Benham, Tex, November 13.-Her-
man N. Gerken, a young farmer, lies
dead and the father of his sweetheart is
in the custody of the sheriff. Some
time ago Henry Wellmann, the father Of
the young woman, informed Gerken
that he could no longer pay his adj
dresses to her. Gerken protested, but
the father was firm. One night some
one fired at the old man as he sat in his
house. He returned the fire, and there
was scream from out of the darkness.
Next day Gerken appeared with brok-
en- leg, and bullen wound in it. Six
months passed before he was able to get
around, but as soon as he could get
about he again endeavored to see Miss
Wellmann. She was not unkind to him,
but the father was more bitter than
ever. Then Gerken made threats to kill
Wellmann, and the result was COM
plant against him for threatening to
take human life He was landed in Jail
and was not able to make bond until
yesterday.
To-day old man Wellmand learned OF
his release, and, procuring shot gun,
went after him. Gerken was in the field
picking cotton when Wellmann came
riding down the road. There was the
crack of a gun and Gerken fell daed in
his tracks. Wellmann came to town,
and, telling what he had done, surrend-
cred,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-14
SOVEREIGN GOES OUT.
Henry A. Hicks. Of New York, 10 Now Gem
eral Master Workman of the Knights of

Henry A. Hicks. Of Now York, 10 Now Gem
eral Master Workman Of tho Knights of
Labor.
Louisville, KY, November 13.-Jas.
R. Sovereign, who has been general
master workman for the Knights Of
Labor for the past four years or more,
has been relieved Of his Office by the
general assembly. Under ordinary
conditions Mr.. Sovereign's term or
office would not expire until the mex.
meeting. This, however, it is said,
makes no difference with the order,
whose general officers during the meet
ing are always in the hands of the as
sembly, and can be chosen and de-
posed at the will of the majority.
Along with Mr.. Sovereign there were
three other officers retired because of
the special election, namely: T. B.
Mcclure, general worthy foreman, of
Amsterdam, N. Y, and Daniel Brown,
or Montana, and H. B. Martin, of Min
nesota, members of the executive COM
mittee.
Henry A. Hicks of New York, district
253, New York City, was chosen to
NIL Mr.. Sovereign's place, and l. D.
OAoAiOOi Aoiu, VI utUlO, was S6lSCI6u
as general worthy foreman. Sarsfield
Fitzpatrick, of Montreal, and Henry
Bostock, of Assembly 300, glasswork-
ers, were chosen as the two members
OF the executive board, the third men,
Der being Andrew D. Best.
1t is said, though the change was
sudden and totally unlocked for, it was
done with the amicable consent of all.
Mr.. Sovereign stated tonight that he
wished retirement. He wanted rest
from the labor which the Office entail
ed upon him.
Henry A. Hicks, the general master
workman-elect, said that he did not
intend to outline the future policy of
the order under his administration for
several days yet. He expressed the
highest admiration for his predecessor,
saying that he thought him one Of me
greatest opponents of the age OF the
prime idea represented by the Knights
of Labor.
|. D. Chamberlain, the worthy fore
man, is newspaper man.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-14
SUPREME COURT.


Special to the Register.
Charleston, W. Va, November 10
The Supreme Court met to-day and de-
livered the following opinions:
Coleman VS.. Parran, from Hardy
county opinion by McWhorter, DEGREES
of Circuit Court reversed and cause re-
manded.
Sisler VS.. Shaffer, from Preston coun-
ty, opinion by Dent, decree of Circuit
Court affirmed.
Mcneil VS.. MCNEIL, from Hardy coun-
ty, opinion by Dent, decree of Circuit
Court affirmed.
State VS.. Hansford, from Tucker
county, opinion by Brannon. judgment
Of Circuit Court reversed and case dis
missed.
Hoffman VS.. Fleming, from Taylor
county, opinion by Brannon, decree of
Circuit Court reversed and bill dis
missed.
Darby & Co. VS.. Gilligan. from Taylor
county, opinion by English, decree of
Circuit Court reversed in part and case
remanded.
Adjourned until next Wednesday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-14
WOMAN BECAUSE DIES.
Death Terminates the strange Existence
of Mrs. sarbctte OfTeln.

MASCOUTAH, H., November iS.-The
death of Mrs. Barbette O1ein at Beheville
Tuesday. at the age of So years. closed
the life Of remarkable woman. For
thirty years she had led the life of re-
sluse, and during that time had spoken 10
no one but her husband, who also lived
the life of a hermit A high board fence
inclosed her home. and she was never
seen outside of that Enclosure.
A ST. ange story is related as TO the rea-
son for her strange life. When she mar
ried her second husband. thirty years ago.
she was a beautiful woman fond OF so
ciety. He insisted, It is alleged Jhat she
wear out the dresses of his deceased wife
before new ones were purchased. She re-
fused to do SO. When her own dresses
wore out she made dresses of old rags and
quilts.
In summer she went without shoes and
in cold weather she wrapped rags about
her feet. For twenty years she had rarely
been outside of her house and never be-
yond the high board fence until the day
of her death
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-14
CONVENTION CALLED.
Representatives of All the Pennsylvania
Miners to Meet at Altoona.


Miners to Meet at Altoona.
Pittsburg, Pa, November 13.-The
Official call for a State convention Of
miners was issued from local headquar-
ters at noon, after a consultation with
representatives from the central field.
1t reads as follows:
To all the Bituminous Miners of the
State of Pennsylvania, Greeting:
You are hereby notified that State
convention of all the bituminous coal
miners of the State of Pennsylvania has
been called to take place at Altoona,
on Tuesday, November 23 at 10 o'clock.
The object of the convention is to effect
a State organization of all bituminouS
miners. and to consider such other bust
ness as may come before the conven-
ton.
All bituminous mines are earnestly
requested to send delegates. 1t would
be advisable that one delegate be not
elected to represent more than one hun
dred miners. The undersigned are not
yet prepared to give the place of meet
ing. The delegates will receive this in
formation upon their arrival in AL
toona.
(Signed) PATRICK DOLAN,
President District No. 5.
VIM WARNER,
Secretary.
JOHN MALOY,
President PunXsutawney Checkwelgh
Fund Association.
PATRICK MCGOWAN,
Miners Agent of Punxsutawney Re-
giCn