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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19
OUT OF HIS DEPTH

What said the girl witt
hair around her ears and a
manner. is Jour opinion OF the Iiiel
mate destiny Of the human racer"
Did I-er-understand you to say
the ultimate destiny of the human
race?' inquired Willie Washington.
Yes"
"Why-um--if you WHIT, my candLf
opinion, | should say thatAsitG.rhat
It's long ways off Washington Star.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19

and give me back the change from the
bill, will you?"
The poor BARRIERS face fell as he
reluctantly counted out the change,
but Mr.. X. unconsciously presented
him with bonanza, for this quon-
dam is well known in Washington,
and Bob never fails of a quarter tip
when he tells this story in his inimit
able way to his customers.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19
4 LITTLE LtARsIsd IS wEAusoar.

"oa. dear. | sighed the girl who !
trying TO be literary. '.IJviah I(wei
morelprofoun
feET askLx5e other girl.
"Hdae Is fne OF Browning. ard
don't know Vbeti1er ii is a typogra
ical E something deeply occ
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19


ready, and I'm not going to buy them
again -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-11
PELAGIC SEALING WRONG.
Professor Jordan Says the Bill Before
Congress Should Be Passed.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal, Dec. 10.
DIR. David Starr Jordan in interview
on pelagic sealing and a discussion of the
congressional bill introduced, said this
evening: $50 far as 1 can judge from the
reports, the bill should be passed. If such
a bill had been passed Immediately after
the Paris award the whole matter would
have been amicably adjusted before this. To
have ourselves taken the initiative in the
action we have urged on others would have
given us moral advantage which we have
hitherto lacked. The few thousand dollars
which pelagic sealing has brought into San
Francisco and Port Townsend have been
dearly bought. Such bill would have given
US great commercial advantage The
United States has been the chief market
for the dressed skins of female fur seals.
To close this market is to destroy the great
incentive to their destruction and the con-
Sequent destruction of the herd. The kill
ing of the males on the land in a legitimate
way tends to help the growth of the herd
and the consequently increased production
of killable males. In those facts lies the
whole American case. The Canadian case
lies in the admitted rule that freedom OF
the sea can only be restricted by interna-
tional agreement. The bill should be good
step toward securing it,"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-11

bearance Of the majority of riders. They
are all strong enough to go on with their
pedaling until noon to-day, and it is not
likely there will be any further Withdrawals
unless for cause OF an accident or unless
another ambitious rider becomes insane.
There were number of exhibition races
throughout the evening. A. A Chase, the
English middle-diatance champion, reeled a
three-mile exhibition in 6:2612. Eddie Bald
reeled 81 mile exhibition. paced by Gougoltz
and Lemberjack, in 1:44 Taylore, the
French champion, reeled two miles in Ala,
and Jimmy Michael broke the track rec
ord for five miles, going the distance in $3.50.
In the match race between Teddy Goodman,
of New York. and Ed Stevens, of Buffalo,
one mile, Goodman won both heats. Best
time. 2:31.
The score at 1915 a. m. follows: Miller
1,SS2.S; Rice, 1,792S; Schinneer, 1.776.1 Ri
yierre. 1.74e.7; Hale, 1.6S7S; Waller, 1863;
Pierce, l,624.4; Fixes, 1885; Golden. 1898;
Moore. 1854 Enterman, 1916; Cannon,
1892: KIM, ], 1873; julius. 1908; Beacon.
1l35.S; Johnson, 1892; Gray, 1O4S. Miller
was 22S miles and eight laps ahead of the
record for 120 hours.
Rice. 1851; Schinneer, 1896; Rivierre.
1l46-6; Hale. l7l7-6; Waller 1856; Pierce.
1891; Fixes, 1,550-5; Golden. 1,546-4; Can
non, 1,52S-4 Moore, 1886; KIM, 1.425; Ju-
Illus, 1,329-1; Beacon, 1.135-S; Johnson, LIPS;
Gray 1903. Miller was PSI miles two laps
ahead Of the record for 122 hours.
Miller equalIed the one-hundred-anG-fo
two-hour record of 1910 miles eight laps at
1:37 a. m.
The World this morning SAYS that Rivi-
leg. Two hours after the accident occurred
the doctors discovered that the femur had
snapped off just above the Knee. They set
the broken limb and put him to bed. 1t will
be six months before the plucky Frenchman
can walk, and it may be that he can never
ride again.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-11

'Moros Krasninos') has taken the lake.
pond or river well in hand, covering ii with
a solid sheet of ice more than yard thick.
a stake is fixed firmly in. and on this stake
an old wagon wheel is placed. as on its axle.
Two thin poles some twenty-five feet long
or more, are then tied by one end to the
wheel, and at the other end of each pole
a salazky is firmly attached.
A wi6e circle is cleared of all snow, and
then some of the party thrusting strong
poles in between the SpokeS of the wheel,
run around it, giving it a rotary movement,
ard making the salazkys spin along at a
tremendous rate. The fun consists in let
ting ones self drop. or rather slip, off when
In full career and glide away over the ice.
Anyway, it is quite impossible to keep one
hold for more than a few rounds, and l
remember, years ago, doing my utmost to
remain on, nearly lying fiat on the sled.
and clutching on to it for dear iife-al in
vain. If you do not drop off of your own
free will, choosing your time and place for
volens. you have to let go your h, J. You
are forcibly torn from the salaZKy by a
strength far superior to your own, and are
made to slide away in tangent-away from
the noidalka along the smooth ice, to. a
great distance, sometimes on your side,
often sprawling on your back or sitting in
a dignified posture until you reach the limits
of the cleared space and the snow wall be-
yond, when-up you fly. like a rocket, all
dignity thrown to the Winds heels in the
air, head foremost, into the snow, as though
you were taking a header.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-11

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O.-To-day's state
ment of the condition of the treasury shows:
Available cash balance, 1921, 966 492; gold re-
serve. $15S549,T4.
]. L. Cowgirl was to-day appointed post
master at Kinzie, Kosciusko county, Indi-
ana, vice J. E. Shadley, resigned.
The attorney general to-day directed
United States Attorney H. S. Foote, at San
Francisco, to file bill in equity against the
Coal-dealers' Association of San Francisco,
for violation of the antitrust law of July
2 100.
j. NJ. De Hart, of Lafayette, still has I'M
der Amusement a prorer OF the Calais
consulate which pays $1,000 and few fees
After State Senator Johnson declined the
tive Crumpacker thought his district was
Mr.. Eckels, controller of the currency,
left here to-day for st. Louis, where he
will deliver an address next Monday even
ing before the Commercial Club.
Chairman Richardson, of the Democratic
caucus, to-day issued a call for a caucus
next Tuesday evening, at which Cuba, Ha-
wall, finance and bankruptcy will be dis
cussed.
In the House to-day Mr.. Sauerhering, of
Wisconsin, offered a bill to create state
trade marks. The object of the measure is
to protect commerce from false marking
of goods. The Governors of States and
Territories and the commissioners of the
District of Columbia are authorized to
adopt a public trade mark, not Stimulating
those OF any existing municipality insignia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-11
TELEGRAPHIC BREVlTIES.

Ex-President Harrison left New York yes
terday for his home in indianapolis.
The attempt to join all the sewer-pipe
manufacturers into one company has failed.
Negotiations are said to be under way
looking toward the utilization of the Uni
versity of Chicago and the Rush Medical
College.
Mayor Josiah Quincy, of Boston, has for
mally accepted the Democratic renomina-
ton rendered him by the recent Faneuil
Hall convention.
The North Atlantic squadron, according
navy yard yesterday, will be on its way
south by the 18th of the month.
Harry Allender. of San Jose, Cal, was
hanged at San Quentin penitentiary yeSter-
day, for the murder of Miss Wallbergen
Fieldner and Vinanzi Crosetti. Aug, 8, 1896
The strike in the Paintrock Compauy's
coal mines, at Almy. Tenn, eliminated yes
liam West and James CARRIER. Both were
shot from ambush, but neither was fatally
hurt.
The Marquis Di Rudini has completed the
task of reconstructing the Italian Cabinet
Marquis Venesta has accepted the Foreign
Office portfolio. The list of members of the
new Ministry will be officially issued to-
day.
Clark Smith. a crazy negro. was shot and
killed by Patr0lman b. l.. Arthur, at A.
lanta. Ga, yesterday. The negro was in Il e
act of striking the officer with an AK, wheE
the latter opened fire on the lunatic. hitting
him three times.
Mrs Fred Schroeder, who was shot in the
right shoulder by her husband. at Chicago,
Thursday night. after quarrel died of her
injuries to-day. Schroeder put bullet into
his temple wher the police forced the door
OF Ills room. He died instantly.
Twenty me- were buried under debris by
the collapse of cast house No. ], OF the I'LL
nois Steel Company's plant, at Bay View,
Wis, early yesterday morning. Fortunately
only two were seriously hurt. the others es-
Gaping with a few scratches and bruises
The seriously injured are John Hesiak and
Thomas Kowalski.
cred and dismissed the Indictment against
i. Il. Hubbeli and James Russell, who were
jointly charged with William j. Atkinson
with making false returns of the financial
condition Of the Best Telephone Manufac-
turing Company of Baltimore for the pur-
pose Of influencing the price OF the COM
banys stock The indictment stands against
Mr.. Atkinson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-11

that in early spring it often takes seven and
even eight gallons to make the same guam
tity of salt.
There are three large streams emptying
into the Great Salt Lake-the Bear, Weber
and Jordan rivers-but they make no APP
probable difference in the s9ltiness of the
lake, except early in the spring, when they
carry the melting snow of the mountains
down to the lake So long as the under
ground springs Of salt continued to pour
their brine into the lake it required an inn
mense volume of fresh water to neutralize
their effect.
The Great Salt Lake is seventy miles long
and fifty miles across in it's widest part, and
1t has an area of 2,000 square miles An
other peculiar change that has taken place
in the lake is the gradual upheaval of the
bottom. In recent years it's greatest depth
erage depth is only from twelve to twenty
feet. Fifty years ago the bottom could not
be sounded in places and lines a hundred
feet long failed to strike bottom.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-11
IN ENGLISH SCANDAL
TROUBLES OF A. BARCLAY WALKER
AND WIFE AIRED IN COURT.
Latter Sues Her Husband to Recover
JeweIry Valued at $35,OOO-Gen-
eral Foreign News.

LONDON, Dec. 1O.-In the Queens Bench
division of the High Court of Justice to-day
Mrs. Edith Walker sued her husband, A.
Barclay Walker, the owner of the we'll
known cutter Ailsa, to recover jewelry val
ued at $4,000. Counsel for the plaintiff said
the jewelry was given to his client, who
was then widow, after the engagement
Afterwards, counsel continued. the defend
ant took to drinking and had delirium
tremens While the couple were on board
the yacht in August the defendant. counsel
also said, approached his wife in an excited
state and told her to go on the streets. add
ing that she belonged there. The wife then
commenced proceedings for a separation
which she obtained, with alimony to the
amount of $12, 500 yearly. In the meanwhile
according to counsel, defendant obtained
possession of the plaintiffs jewelry, which
he refused to return The plaintiff con-
firmed the statements made by her counsel,
and the jury returned a verdict in her
favor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-11
LORIN THURSTON'S VIEWS.
He Says He VIII Need Great Navy If
Hawaii Is Not Annexed.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-Former minister
from Hawaii, Lorin Thurston, addressed the
Patria Club at Delmonico's tonight on the
subject of annexation of Hawaii He said
in part: "A navy will be needed to defend
Hawaii if it is annexed, but a far greater
navy will be needed to defend the Pacific
coast and American commerce on the Pa
cifc if Hawaii should be allowed to pass
under the control of any other foreign
power. Financially annexation will raise no
problems. Hawaii is a rich, fertile
country and more than self-sustain-
ing. The day has gone by when the
United States can ignore its interna-
tional relations, privileges and obligations
The evolution of the age is forcing the
American people tc' engage in international
trade, to have international relations, and
thereby become one of the great interna-
tiOnal nations of the world. In order to
maintain the rights of it's people and the
dignity of its name, America must be pre-
pared to accept the responsibilities as we'll
al the advantages of that status
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-11
OBITUARY..
Charles FIeischman, of Yeast ant
Running Race Track Fame.


Running Race Track Fame.
CINCl NNATI, Dec. 10-The Hon. Charles
Fleischnan died this morning at his home,
in AVondale, from paralysis. The stroke,
which was the second came at 2:3O Thurs
day morning and he never regained con-
seriousness.
Mr.. Fleischman was born in Hungary, in
1894, and came to America in 1885, and to
Cincinnati in 1868. The foundation of his
great fortune was laid by the invention of
patented machinery for use in distilleries
This was followed by utilizing a bye prod
uct in distilling for the manufacture of
compressed yeast. His BUSINESS interests
was president of the Commercial Tribune
Company. He was also president of the
Market National Bank. He had an extern
sive interest in the turf, and was the en-
plOyer of the famous jockey, Tod Sloan.
Mr.. FleiSchman served two terms as Sena-
tor of Ohio from this district. He held q
number of offices, such as fire commission
societies. His wife, two sons, julius and
Max, and one daughter, Mrs. G. r. Holmes,
survive him.
1t is stated on the best authority that the
racing stables of Charles Fleischman & Son
will be run next year in the East, and that
the contract with Tod Sloan to ride for that
stable next season will hold =. cd. Mr..
Fleischman, who used to run horses under
his own name, took the precautiOn to take
his son Julius into partnership to avoid in
his death Columbus specials say the flag
was put at half mast on the Capitol in hon
or OF his memory, and legislative committees
VIII attend his funeral next Monday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-11
RUSSIAN WINTER SPORTS.
How the Boys and Girls of Russia
Amuae Themselves.

Il. Kitty Kondacheff in ST. Nicholas.
Now will tell you of two favorite amuse-
ments, not games, INDUCED in by both boys
and girls in winter time. The first is this:
Three or four horses are harnessed to a big
sleigh, large enough for several persons, and
called Salazky, and resembling your Ameri-
can toboggan, is hitched. A second is tied
to the first, and when the young people have
all taken their seats on these salazkys-
generally crowding them terribly-away
they goi
In the country, when the roads are good,
the track just wide enough for a large
sized sleigh TO pass, with soft, white snow
walls on either hand, and three fresh. strong
horses to pull. the fun is great. especially
where the road turns OF course the driver
does not go any slower at the sharp corners
on behind. On the contrary, he just cracks
his whip and lets the horses fly, with the
natural result. The small sledges behind,
going of In half circle, upset with an ac-
compartment of shouts and laughter, pitch
ing the youngsters into the snowi
1t used TO be the custom formerly, dur
ing the carnival merrymakngs, to set out
with six or eight horses. going first to some
neighbor. who would hitch on a diminutive
sleigh; thence to some other friend, who
would do likewise and so on, until some
times as many as fifteen could be seen
This, however, has been given up now, IL
being rather perilous cxperiment-as fall
out of the real sleigh can never prove as
harmless as the topping over of slazky.
But II was great fun. nevertheless.
The second paStime IS more local, belong
ing chiefly TO southern, or little Russia.
1t is called Noidalka, and resembles some
what a merry-g o-round, only 1t is a thou
sand times better fun. When Jack Frost
Cor. to give him his Russian name and title
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-11
Cable Notes.

The London Field confirms the report
that Emperor William has purchased Rich
ard Sudan Palmer's steel schooner yacht
Yampa.
entertain his Royal Highness, the Prince of
Wales, on board the Mayfiower during the
Riviera regattas.
The United States ambassador, Col. John
Hay, and Mrs. Hay, dined with Queen Vic
toria, at Windsor, this evening and slept
last night at the castle.
The German police have expelled num-
Der of Anarchists and have made many
house-to-house searches in Berlin, Frank
fort, Mayence and Munich.
A severe gale is again raging along the
British coasts, especially over those parts
bordering on the Irish sea. Ships are run
ming for shelter into all ports.
Owing to the illness of Emperor William S
only daughter, Victoria, aged five years, a
court fete which was to have been held at
Berlin last night was postponed.
Advices from the west coast of Africa say
that the force commanded by Major Jenllin-
son has occupied Bona without opposition
Chief Samory is reported to be concentrate
ing his forces at Kong.
The committee of the Peruvian Chamber
of Deputies, finding that the government S
project to simply register the marriage of
foreigners, is unacceptable, will substitute
other and broader principles for it.
A dispatch from Cairo says that six hun
dred British troops will take part in the
advance of the Anglo Egyptian expedition
lIli the SOuQan tnaI was postponed aIte1 the
capture of Berber, last September, in order
to avoid the hot season.
According to a special dispatch from Ly-
Genburg, in the Transvaal, a body of armed
highwaymen have robbed mail coach from
Pilgrims Rest, about twenty-five miles
northeast of Lydenburg, of G12,000 in gold
coin and bullion. No arrests had been made
when the dispatch was sent
The text of the definite treaty of peace
between Turkey and Greece, which will be
published in London to-day, contains about
two thousand words, including two protocols
referring, respectively, to the commercial
convention and consular immunities. The
treaty amplifies the preliminary peace terms
published.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-11
TROTTING BOARD OF REVIEW.
Batch of Decisions Affecting Racing
Men and Their Horses


NEW YORK, Dec. 1O.-The Board Of Re-
view Of the National Trotting Association
to-day made known the decisions in all the
cases that have come before that body dur
ing its sessions the past four days. Among
the cases disposed of were:
The appeal of A. II. Klieser, Louisville,
KY, and o. 3. Graves, Pinkard, KY,
against the decision of the judges of the
County Fair Association, Richmond, KY,
last year, was not sustained.
William Carmack, Cleveland, o., and E.
Lease, Tiffin, o., were expelled for starting
the mare Maud Pollard under the name of
Jane. The mare was also expelled.
A. B. D. Hart and A. H. Kretz. Reading,
Pa, were suspended until unlawful awards
received by them are returned.
Charles A. Wolf Pallas, Pa, was expelled
FOR starting the horse Paddy Moran under
the name of ]. Wolfe. The horse was also
expelled.
c. e. MetcaIfe, of various addresses, but
now supposed to be in Chicago, it was an
statement Ito have been connected with
questionable transactions degrading to
horse interests" and hereafter the associa-
ton will do no business with him.
Robert 4. Kneebs and Fl. o. Heffner, of
Sioux City, Ia, were also put under the
ban, the committee declaring that it would
hereafter do no business with the men.
Kneebs is said to have been expelled from
German tracks, and Heffner was found to
have a guilty knowledge of many cases of
fraud practiced on the members of the as
ISOLATION.
Jacob Isenger, of Warren, Pa, was ex-
PEELED for entering the horse Doc F. out of
class. The horse was also expelled.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-11
GREAT SALT LAKE.
CIogGing of the Salt Rocks Causes
Loss of Saline Strength.

Philadelphia Times.
The great Salt Lake is two feet lower to-
day than ever before known in the history
of Utah, and according to competent OBJ
servers it is rapidly changing it's chief
characteristics and turning into an inland
sea of fresh water. Every fall the lake is
several feet lower than in the spring, but
this year the waters have subsidized to such
an extent that many of the bathing pavil
ions and lighthouses are left high and dry
upon the beach 1t has always been be-
lieved by experts that the lake had un-
foreground outlet but no explorer has yet
been fortunate enough to discover any. 1t
is supposed however, that outlets exist and
that during the last six months they have
gained noticeably upon the springs which
supply the lake with its water:
On the northern slopes of the lakes shores
and down the western border are number
less springs, which have always run pure
brine into the inland sea. These springs
salt in the earth, and by washing through
them they make the spring water intensely
Driny py the time IL reaches the surface
There have been signs of a change in these
springs in recent years, Several times they
have ceased to flow as rapidly usual and
the water they poured up appeared fresher.
They have now became partly choked up
either with rocks or salt, and they no longer
give the same supply of salt water as they
did years ago. In several other places-not-
ably of East Antelope, within fifteen feet of
the trimming lake basin-there are many
fresh water springs that gush up at all sea-
sons of the year and pour into the lake.
These fresh water springs have become
larger and more powerful since the salt
water springs became clogged up and it is
supposed the underground reservoir Of wa
ter, diverted from its usual course is row
seeking an adequate outlet through the
springs where no salt rocks exist.
If this theory is correct the great Salt
lake will gradually turn TO fresh water
and the surface will continue to fall until
the winter and spring freshets from the
mountains I'LL it again. This additional
water Will add no salt to the great sea- but
make IL fresher than ever. 1t has been
well known for many years that the great
Salt lake is fresher in the early spring than
I'm the summer, and the phenomenon is
Pre- baby caused by the addition of great
quantities of water from the SHOWS and
streams of the mountains. Those engaged
in manufacturing salt on the lake say that
II takes six gallons of water TO make one
gallon of salt in the summer and fall, but