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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
A BELIEVER IN GOOD ROADS
A. G. sPALDING ADVOCATES STRONGER
EFFORTS TO GET THEM.

THE Man WHO FIRST HANDLED THE SAFETY
BICYCLE IN AMERICA. AND HIS CAREER
HOW GREAT BUSINESS GREW.
Probably no man in the bicycle or athletic goods
business Is better known than A. G. Spalding. SEN
Tor member of the firm OF A. c. Spaldng Bros.
manufacturers Of bicycles and athletic supplies, the
founder Of the business that bears his name. lie
was born at Byron. Ogle County. Ill. on September
+ 1850 When lad he attended school at Byron
but later went to Rockford Ill, where his parents
made their nome in 1868. From early childhood ne
took a great interest in sport particularly base
ball. In which he aferward became famous. For
years he was looked upon the leader of the Ma
tional League. Much of the success Of baseball to-
day can be attributed entirely 10 his intelligent and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
A LAWYER IN TROUBLE.

RICHARD F. PRICE. OF NO 243 BROADWAY.
CHARGED WITH GRAND LARCENY.
Richard L. Price. lawyer. of No. 243 Broadway.
who lives at No Is East Eleventh-st. was arrasned
in Centre Street Court yesterday morning charged
with grand larceny by Jacob Dux, printer, of No
SO West Forty-second-st. Mr.. Dux~aegss that he
gave Price his attorney $50 to pay TO George
F. Weller a lawyer OF No. 10 William-st.. In part
settlement of a claim for the purpose of stavng off
a suit which Weller was about to bring against Dux
Dux says that Price secured settlement win Wei
that besides the $50 named in the complaint. Price
has also kept back tS 20. given TO him at different
times TO be paid to other attorneys. Dux asked for
an adjournment until this afternoon, and Magistrate
Brann granted II. fixing bail In $3.50. which Price
could furnish.
Price has been In trouble before.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
THE TRENTON ASYLUM ASSAlLED.
A RUMOR IN CIRCULATION TO THE EFFECT
THAT THE VOORHEES, COMMITTEE MAY

A RIJMOR IN CIRCULATION TO THE EFFECT
THAT THE VOORHEES, COMMITTEE MAY
MAKE AN INVESTIGATION.
Trentoa May (SpecaD.-The search Tor Louis
Fehl the Vincand murderer, who escaped from
the Trenton asylum on Thursday last, was CON-
tnued to-day bu. clew TO the whereabouts or
the desperate man obtained by the detectives
A rumor comes from Burlington tonight TO the
effect that Senator Parry has expressed the opin-
ion that the Voorhees, Investigating Committee
should look into the management or the anars
of the Trenton asylum. The Senator Is credited
with saying that he thought seriously OF requesting
the committee to take the matter up If Senator
Voorhees, failed TO call the committee together 10
consider the matter
Senator Parry has taken a great deal Of interest
in the mysterious killing of Charles NJ. Hanes. an
inmate Of the asylum from Burlington county
Hanes killed the institution last week tie
was found one morning with a large gash over
one eye and his body was otherwise bruised. Inc
authorities az the asylum could not explain the
killing when called upon, but expressed the belief
that the old man had fallen from his bed This
explanation was not satisfactory TO Prosecutor
Stockton and he directed the County Physician 10
hold an autopsy. The physician concluded that
death probably due 10 heart dSease b nTougns
old man received the fall nor how he received the
bruises found on his body.
several DAYS ago lot OF diseased hogs were sold
hv the steward Of the Trenton asylum. The meat
was sold in the markets or New YORK ana fhhauei
phia The tuberculosis Commission was not cd,leu
upon TO examine the hogs. and II Is known that they
we're affected with infectious disease. senator
Parry though the least the asylum management
could do was invite the tuberculosis Commission
10 examin. the hogs There are also rurnors anoat
regarding the management OF the stores at the dsy-
lum and the medical treatment of patients when, II
true. are not the credit of the institution one
rumor SAYS that the physicians recently disagreed
on a matter of the treatment OF an injured limb OF
female patient. The woman Is said to nave dled.
and the same rumor says that a local physician am
putated the leg after death The local physician al
iuded to denies that he amputated the leg of any
corpse and the steward insists that the hogs sold
were no. affected with disease. The escape of tiehl
has revived all the rumors The fact that the Tren-
ton police could not learn how the man escaped and
were not even Informed of his escape until after the
matter had leaked out at Vneland has produced
bad impression. -,
not walk out of the institution uninterrupted. They
say thar the deputy in charge OF the convcts wing
of the prison the man asleep at about l
O'Clock and discovered tina, he had fed al day
ifgbt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
SANK WITH HIS WHEEL.
MEMBER OF THE NEw-JERsEY NAVAL
RESERVE LOSES HIS LIFE WHILE
RIDING A BICYCLE ON
PIER IN HoBoKEN.


RIDING BICYCLE ON
PIER IN HoBoKEN.
John T. Urbank twenty-one years old. OF NO
go Park-ave, Hoboken. a member OF the First d.
vision Battalion OF the East, Naval Reserve OF
New-Jersey was drowned in peculiar manner
while riding a bicycle the Fifteenth-st pier IN
that city yesterday morning
Urbank was enthusiastic member OF the ere"
of the old man-of-war Portsmouth. the neadquar-
tiers of the battalion, which is moored OF the sou'h
side OF the long pier On Sundays the amateur tars
take turns in cleaning up the decks or taKlfs 'iips
out on the river in the small boats.
Urbank prepared yesterday morning to spend 'he
day on board the Portsmouth, and prlgnt anu
early he started out on his bcyce Ioi .hc p,ea
how lost control OF the machine, wnich tuln'
suddenly around and carried the young man at d
rapid rate toward the south. side OF inc pier IT,,
William Brandt OF No. % Foureenth-st no.
boken. stood on the edge OF the pier Win MS n.y.
year-old SON Adolph, gazing At the Porismouth;
Urbank and the machine dashed between mem anu i
plunged into the water between the snip ana tne
pier The young sitting on the Wneel
when he sank beneath the surface OF the water.
Brandt gave the alarm ana Severa RAJ o. ,ne are
man. one OF the ships Keepers; Jumped iIoi1 ',e
deck and diyei several times, but was unabie 10
catch hold OF Urbank W. i. Nindeman, one OF the
survivors OF the Jeanette expedition, who Is chief
keeper OF the Portsmouth. ordered small boat
lowered and several Young men Srappled with hooks
bringing the bicycle 10 the surface out fully twenty
minutes elapsed before Urbanks body was found.
The clothing was full OF mud, indicating that the
young man had caught on the bottom
means to rcsuscitatc their companion, but with
out avail The young man was a good swimmer
plunge or he would have been able to reach the
surface He was the only support OF his mother
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
A WOMAN FATALLY SHOT.
THE AUTHORITIES OF YORKTOWN INCLINE TO
THE BELIEF THAT SHE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

The BELIEF THAT SHE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
Woods,own May Mrs Jesse B. Racinger. OF
Yorktown. is dying from the effects OF a gunshOt
wound which was received In manner not yet
explained to the satisfaction Of the authorities.
The shot carried away one-half Of the woman 3
lower jaw. tore open her neck and narrowly missed
the jusular vein. The woman Is said to have lain
unattended from Thursday until yesterday, when
the affair became known to the authorities.
The woman's husband says that on Thursday
night. when he returned from work he found his
wife lying on the floor of the kitchen. His gun,
which usually rested q rack standing in n
corner discharged trail of blood led from the
gun 10 where the woman lay. The shot which did
not strike the imbedded in the ceiling.
He said that Thursday night while his wife was
conscious. she told him that she sweeping and
knocked the gun down and 1t went off. The story Is
a plausible one, but the authorities making an
investigation. and say that they believe it a
case Of attempted suicide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
THE PROPOSED RACQUET MATCHES.

1t was reported yesterday that George Standing,
Americas champion racquet player, had signed ar
tcles of agreement for his forthcoming series Of
matches with Peter Latham the English champion,
and that they had been forwarded to London for
Latham's signature. Mr.. Standing was not at the
Racquet Club yesterday. and one there knew ex-
acly whether not the agreement had been signed
The proposed agreement fixes the date OF rye first
match. TO be played in London at the Princes Club
for October Is. The second match Is TO be played at
the New-York court early In December. The stakes
named unusually high s5.O0Oa side for each match
$4,000 in all. In the event OF each winning one
of the matches third match will be played and a
toss Will decide whether IL shall be played In New
York nj London
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
STOPPED 4 SUNDAY BALL GAME.

Elizabeth. May 9.-There effort made to-
day to conduct baseball games on Sunday in this
city. The Elizabeth team had for opponents the
Trenton team. The game TO be played the
old Dwyer racetrack. and about TWO thousand per-
sons passed the gates. When everything ready
for the game the proceedings were stopped by Chief
OF Police Tenny, who refused to permit the game
proceed without the sanction of the Mayor. AS
that official was out OF town. the game had TO be
postponed. During the week effort will be made
10 secure the consent OF Mayor Rankin 10 the
games This will be opposed by tho church people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
FIRE IN A NEWARK TENEMENTHOCSE.

A three-story tenement-house at No. % Bridge-st,
Newark was partly burned yesterday morning. and
a woman and three children were saved by the fire.
men,. The fire originated In the Kitchen and the
flames cut of escape from the upper floors. Owen
Quinn, laborer, with his wife and three children.
occupied the top floor. When the Fire Department
arrived the Quinn family were penned in their rooms
and In peril from smoke and flames Edward CD
hooly, OF No. truck, and George Hamburger OF the
Salvage Corps, assembled the front Of the house on
ladders and brought the whole family TO the ground
In safety. The third floor wrecked, well
the rest OF the house. The loss is about Svc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
PARKER WANTS THAT LIST ABOLISHED.

When the Police Board meets on Wednesday
Commissioner Parker intends TO move that the list
Of officers qualified for promotion to the grade of
inspectors be abolished. THE list" said he yester
day lis illegal. and 1t has been so declared by
every legal authority to whom have submitted the
facts. The rating given 10 the on that list
was utterly opposed to the meaning and spirit OF
the Civil Service laws Two men--I refer 10 Acting
Inspectors Brooks and McCulagh-were rated and
pushed forward in such way that, II even In the
days OF Tannary rule the same methods had been
employed. the Commissioners responsible would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
CHARGED WITH SWINDLING WOMEN

1gnats Valentine forty-two years old. who gave
his address as No. 100 East Fifty-hfth-st. was
charged In Yorkville Court yesterday by Detective
Sergeapts Farley and Oppenhemer with swindlng
Miss r.. Won Weeda OF No i29 East Fifty-second-
81. out OF ff5. and Miss Posfuss, nurse in the
German Hospital out OF Sis
Miss Won Weedal boarded at No. 655 Lexington
ave. where Valentine kept boa riding house. VAL
e'tine made love TO her. and they became engaged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
ARRESTED FOR TAXING A PHOTOGRAPH

New brunswick, May 9.-F. W. Dckerson has
been trying for long time TO obtain photograph
of the high school What he wanted was a picture
of the building when passing He tried
10 take 1t this morning. wien few people were on
the street. To obtain a proper view he took his
camera upon church property opposite the school
and was arrested for violating the Sunday Jaws
upon the complaint OF Rivcrius Marsh. an advocate
of the strict enforcement of the laws. Dickerson
protested. and Marsh finally withdrew the COM
paint.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
H4RTARD'S SPLINTER DISABLED.

Cambridge, Mass May 9.-As the result OF an In
Jury sustained In the athletic games yesterday,
Roche Harvard's little sprnter. will be unable 10
run again this year II was in the second trial heat
OF the l00-yard dash that the accident occurred.
Roche was close on the heels of Hoffman OF the
University of pennsylvania, when he broke a tendon
in his leg. He Harvard's best man in the
shorter distances. He did 100 yards In 10 seconds
Saturday and the intercollegiate games he was
counted on 10 better that time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
TESTTUOVT4L FOR JOHN L. VINCENT.

A testimonial was given for John L. Vincent at
the Fifth Avenue Theatre last evening. IL was
given under the patronage of NUMBER OF we'll
known theatrical persons including Joseph Jefer-
son and the programme was exceptionally goou.
Colonel William F. Cody made the Introductory
sneech and the evenings entertainment was most
eniova BILE A handsome sum was gained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
A BICYCLIST BADLY INJURED.

William Schuwed. twenty-three years old o; No.
553 East Eighty-seventh-st. New-York the color
bearer OF a bicycle club, down on the
Hudson County Boulevard at Danforth-ave. yes
terday afternoon by wagon driven by William
A. Gien. Srhuwed had a scalp wound and was
injured about ne body He removed to his
home in a coacA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
TRYING TO BREAK A ROAD RECORD

Baltimore May 9.-Henry Smith of The Century
Cycling Club of Maryland. started at a. m. to-day
70 break the National neutrality-suspicious. road record
which is now 295 miles 264 feet. At the twelfth hour
Smith had ridden 10 miles and was twenty miles
ahead of time: this too in the face OF stop OF one
hour and fifteen minutes for dinner At o'clock to-
night Smith completed 200 miles and after resting
for halt hour started out again lie Is riding
over a twenty-mie surveyed course on the famous
Shell Road 10 the OF Baltimore. Both the
weather and the roads were most favorable for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
sHEPARDSON's INJURIES PROVE Fatal.

Princeton. May 9.--Rowly Shepardson. the Prince
ton student who accidentally shot while row.
ing on the Raritan Canal yesterday, died from the
effects of his wounds this afternoon. The body
will be removed TO Richmond. Va. where Eugene
Shepardson, the father OF the dead youth, lives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10

have been indicted. These ratings were not based
upon merit but upon purely arbitrary principles,
and it is irony of circumstance that such a
thing should have happened. 1t was a most fa-
grant abuse of the law and consequently | am I'M
alterably opposed to the retention of the present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
FELL FROM THE PALISADES.

John Keller, thirty years DID, of No. Al Oakland
ave. Jersey City. stroed on the Palisades, In West
Hoboken overlooking Hoboken. last evening. OPP
posite Thirteenth-st.. Hoboken. he fell and rolled
seventy-fve feet to the bottom Of the decliyity.
His skull was fractured and he was hurt inter-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10

st75 from her IL is alleged Miss Polsfuss also feli
victim to Valentines attractions; and when , pc
trothed to him. 1t is said gave up her s.9, ,n
with Captain OErien at Police Headquarters; i ne
detectives were put his trail. ana locaueo Inn nm
or Mrs Jaegers boarding house. at NO IVl Eds.
Elghty-ninth-st., Saturday evening he WAS
hold tn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10

WAlNAWAANLNO
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a & ~ Z
zz ;,j!|;'''''||I''':''''''''||(H
.v A deliberate reduction on new and
DpH HS popular weaves Advertiser asked
cnoos WHY Dress Goods man re-
'oo'' plied-'for no especial reason. .
None exists. A clipping of prices that will
hurry them out Wearing time for them
approaches. Buying time is here.
| Figured Crcnadin., Bic, reduced from 81 &c
| Mohar figured Etarnine, SOC, reduced from ooc
Figured Etamine, 65c, reduced rom 'oc
| Mohsr figured Etamine, 7jc, reduced from 81
| Silk stripe Etamne, 81. 10, reduced from >. oO
| Silk figured Etamine, So, reduced from 81 80
Silk and-woo figured Crepe Japon, 81.
D., .cv suv Over three hundred and
nprNAnINrS siXty-tive separate and dis
'"''' tlnct patterns OF these popular
weaves shown here to-day. The richest
imported Novelties--the best domestic
weaves. Every one Of them carefully Sc
lected-won't slip threads at seams.
Plain sewing silk Grenldne $3.50 to SO. 30 yd
Plain twisted silk Grenadine. 65c to - a yd
SILK and wool iron frame Grenadlne,
81 10 to 80 10 yd
Al-sik Mexican mesh Grcnadne, 81 to 81. 80 a yd
Al-silk satin stripe Grenadne, 75c TO Sl.5O yd
A-sk brocaded stripe Grenadlne, Toe 10 S1.5O yd
Pekn stripe Grenadne, 81 TO 81 30 yd
Silk figured Crenadlne, Sou yd
Swivel figured gauze silk Crenadine,
81 90 to "a yd.
50 25 to "a yd
,.,oor.Nr Habutai wash Silks. Pretty.
S"v v" NEWS new, exclusive Cheap. Took
OIL" '""0 the entire Lotto, 200 yards.
Sorry there wasn't more, at the price.
Suipes-hair line, medium and broad.
40c A YARD.
Would be fairly priced at so cents. Full %
inches Wide-fve inches wider than the
usual.
Beautiful shirt waist material. Popular
for dresses this season. The opportunity is
yours.
Rotundn.
p,cH c,r New goods. Reduced
~ ~ .SSw.pr prices. No back numbers in
uL"''"""1 this Stock-too lively a pace
to permit accumuIationS American cut
tings-they rank first Beautiful designs.
No shortcomings. partial list:
Bowls, So so; reduced from Sl3.
Bowls, S.; reduced from $40
Naples, 81 So reduced from 1926.
Naples S4 reduced from 81. rs
Napplcs. So -; reduced from s. 30.
Napples square. SO; reduced from S1l.25.
Vases, Sl5; reduced from $50
Water Caraffes, SO; reduced from a.
Water Tumblers 81 so; reduced from $40 so doz.
Water Tumblers, "a so; reduced from SO so doz
Water Tun,blers, So IS; well worth 50 rs the doz
Small Sugars and Creams 81. 80 pair; well worth
1925.
We've helped hosts of folk to high-grade
Cut Glassware at very little prices.
basement.
c,,,rroN,roc One hundred and seventy
VIII '''-' five styles Many at reduced
prices. The others came to us cheap
hence equal bargains New Strong.
Handsome. ST. so to $l1O. Oak, mahog-
any, curly birch, bird s-eye maple.
Fourth floor.
JOHN WANAMAKER
Formerly A. T. Stewart & Co.,
Broadway, 4th ave, 9th and 10th SITS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
european Advertisements

r EUROPEANS AND TRAVELLERS will find the London
office Of The Tribune, IS, Fleet Street, c. c.
a convenient place to leave their advertisements
and subscriptions Tor The Tribune.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-23
PROCLAMATION.

City of Savannah. Mayors Office, Sept.
10, 1897.-On account of the prevalence of
yellow fever in the cities of Mobile and
New Orleans, and the intervening and ad-
jacent territory, and for the purpose of
protecting the people of Savannah from
the said fever. rigid quarantine is here
by declared against the said cities of Mo-
bile and New Orleans, and all other
places and districts which now are, or
which may from time to time, become
infected with yellow fever.
No persons, baggage, cars, boats, YES
sells, or packages of any kind, from said
cities, or any other infected place or
places, will be allowed to enter the city
of Savannah, except after such detention
and under such regulations as may be
prescribed by the sanitary board of Sa-
Vannah, Ga.
No mails from said places, unless and
until disinfected, under the regulations of
the United States postal authorities, will
be allowed to enter the city of Savannah.
The officers, agents and all persons in
charge of railroads, vessels, express COM
panies. and other means of public or priv
ate conveyance, are requested to assist in
enforcing this quarantine, and
All citizens are earnestly requested to
cooperate with the authorities in main
tanning the present good sanitary condi-
tons of this city, and in enforcing a rigid
quarantine.
This quarantine shall continue in force
until further notice.
Any person violating any of the quar-
antine regulations will be punished in ac-
cordance with the statutes ana ordinances
in such case made and provided
P. W. MELDRIM,
Mayor City of Savannah
Attest: VIM p. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-23
BRUNswICK's STORM NEWS.
The Related Mallory Liner Eagerly
Looked FOr-Othcr Matters.

Brunswick, Ga, Sept. 22.-Storm news
comes in slowly from the surrounding
country.
At St. simons, the most damage was
done, RATS of timber and lumber tied up
to vessels in the stream and alongside the
docks were cast adrift Their contents
We're scattered promiscuously along the
beach Masters and crews worked in the
water many hours to prevent RATS from
breaking into the sides of their vessels.
The greatest interest is manifested all
over Brunswick regarding the delayed
Mallory Line steamship Rio Grande. She
is many houAs overdue aud. grave fears
have been entertained for her safety. To-
night high lights were reported off Jekyl
point and ship masters believe it is the
Mallory anchored below quarantine,
awaiting daylight to proceed to Bruins
wick.
Part of Aikens' phosphate dock on
Academy creek gave way to-day. No
damage to merchandise is reported.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-23
NO SLEEP FOR THREE
MONTHS.
One Cause of sIeepIe>snesS That Can
BE RendiIN CKercome.

Mr. VIM. Handschu IF 56th St. Cotton
Alley, Pittsburg. Pa. expresses himself as
follows regarding the new remedy for
that common and obstinate disease, piles:
Il take pleasure in sta ing that 1 was so
afflicted with piles tina. for three months
I got no regular sleep: became complete
ly prostrated. the doctors did me no good;
my brother told M o. the new renee
for piles. the Pyramid Pile Cure; / pur-
chased from my dru- eist three 50-cent
bottles and they conn. etely cured me
am once more at my work and but for
this excellent medicine ! should be on my
back. / take great pleasure in writing
this letter because So many people are
sufferers from this II uble VINO like my
self did not know where to look for
permanent, reliable .fe cure.
Experience with the Pyramid Pile Cure
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-23
THE STORM IN ORLANDO.
Excessive Rains Promise to Restore
the Orange Lakes.

Excessive Rains Promise to Restore
the Orange Lakes.
Orlando Fla, Sept. 22.-The heaviest rain
fan since the signal office was establish
ed here fell yesterday afternoon and last
night. This record breaker gave us sew
en- inches of water. 1t was accompanied
with high winds, which came first from
the northeast, but gradually shifted east
ward and around to the south and west.
At o'clock this morning it had reached
the northeast, and although the sky was
overcast, the rain had nearly ceased.
A few shade trees were blown down in
the city, and in the orange groves a few
trees, which had sprouted from the sides
of the old stumps, after the freeze, were
split off and blown down No very serious
damage was done to the groves, however.
The storm was accompanied by a ma
terial fall of temperature. On the night
of the 18th ABS inches of rain fell here,
and there have been frequent rains since
then. About thirteen inches has fallen
here within the last ten days.
For years there has been a gradual low
ering of the water in the lakes of this sec
ton. 1t now looks as if the old-tim stage
of water is to return.