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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
A DARING EXPLOIT.
"A WheeIman's Ride Down the West
ern Steps of the National Capitol.

ern Steps of the National Capitol.
. One of the most daring. EXHIBITS ever nor
Formed by foolhardy bicycle rider was that
of William Shields, of Woonsocket R. l..
Swho rode down the steps leading to the west
front OF the capitol at Washington the other
DAY, and he lives to tell the tale. He also
shows snap shot photographs to prove that
tnis tale is true
the capitol more than dozen years ago on a
high Wheel his achievement was consif-red
most remarkable, and Washington folks have
not yet ceased to wonder at It, But Shields
feat of riding down the western terrace was
much more difficult than Canary's. There are
four flights of steps mounting the terrace
the lights separated by landings about ten
feet wide. There are seventy-four steps and
three landings. The steps are very steen
The Washington Star thus describes Shields
performance:
Shields waited until the steps and an
breaches were entirely clear Of visitors and
&hen placing his bicycle at the brink of the
steep incline, swung easily into the saddle
and began his perilous descent. Before reach
ing the bottom of the uppermost flight he lost
his pedals, and. making attempt to regain
them. sat rigidly upright in the saddle his
feet hanging clear of the rapidly revolving
cr&nkS, no ding to the handle bars with a
viselfke grip, and his eyes fastened fxedly
on the path at the bottom. It only lasted for
Bbout fifteen seconds. But the intensity of the
strain increased much more rapidly than the
seconds passed. Gathering momentum with
every foot Of the downward passage the
rider seeemd to be going as if shot out of
the mouth of a cannon. When he reached
she third and last landing, the velocity Of his
descent had reached such a point that he
literally leaped over the final flight of sixteen
steps to the bottom. His wheel did not touch
9 single one of the steps, but took an outward
land downward bound for the bottom Then n
was the few who witnessed the descent shud
dered, the momentum attained being so
great as to pitch the rider over the last fight
He left the saddle, but at the bottom wbeeI
and rider fell in a heap. Shields escaned
however, without serious bruise.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
ON THE TWO PATHS.
Cycle Route Enthusiasts Are Work.
ing Vigorously Two Ways From
Town.

Active work has been started on the
White Bear cycle path, and the COM
mittee having the work In charge ara
as possible. The work has been start
ed on each end Of the path, and, when
the two gangs Of men meet in the
center, the cycle association will hold
a little jollihcation meeting. The COM
mittee have also started in on the
Summit avenue path between Licking
ton and Smelling avenues. The length
Of this stretch of the Summit path Is
about one mile, and when it Is COM
pleted the money at the disposal of the
committee will have been exhausted.
j. w. Taylor, chairman Of the cycle
path committee, said yesterday that all
the members of the association were
very anxious to complete the Summit
path to Como, but that the money that
would be required to do this would
amount to about $500, and at the rate
that the dollars were coming in at the
present time it would take year to
raise that amount. He was Of the
opinion that the people did not fully
realize the benefit Of the cycle paths
or they would not be so slow in sub
scribing to the fund He said that he
made 1t his business last Sunday to
ascertain just how many wheelmen
used the Summit avenue path, and
found that during the day more than
1000 wheels passed over the path. Less
than 10 per cent Of these riders have
subscribed to the path-building fund,
and Mr.. Taylor thinks that it is work.
Ing too great a hardship on the few
Tor the benefit of the many.
Cards have been placed in all the
drug stores in the city notifying people
that subscriptions will be received at
that point for the cycle path fund.
This plan was agreed upon to save
those who wish to subscribe the trou-
Die OF having to hunt up any one CEN
trail office.
The Summit avenue cycle path, from Fort
smelling avenue to the river and the half
mile stretch between Summit avenue and
Marshall avenue, near the bridge, have been
entirely repaired.
The construction of the path on Lexington
avenue, from Summit avenue to Como park
winch Is to be paid for by dollar subscriptions,
VIII begin tomorrow morning.
Coal ashes and cinders, to be used on the
construction of the Lexington avenue path
VIII be purchased on delivery at the place
where the work is in progress.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
Cheap Wheels.

A cycling authority says that one of the
greatest factors in the continued growth of
the number of devotees to the sport is the
low-priced wheel. The makers Of strictly
high-grade wheels, who value their products
the almost universal price, are doing more
business than ever, and do not appear to be
affected by the competition of cheaper ma
chimes, which be bought at almost any
price from the recognized standard all the
way down to ST, which is about as low a
point has yet been reached. These cheaper
machines, particularly those Of medium
grade, which are the most salable have made
1t possible for thousands to ride who because
of the cost or lack of interest would not have
started had 1t been necessary to buy at the
long established price.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
Political Item.

There can be no possible excuse fer con-
gressmen listening to men who want to bride
them,' said old Judge Peterby.
I'm not so sure about that" replied Sar-
danapaIus Peterby, his son, a rising young
politician. If congressman did not listen to
what the lobbyist had to say they would never
find out whether or not he wanted to bride
them. They have to listen, you know, to
find out If he really means business
Sardanapalus, by the way, is suspected OF
wanting to go to congress from New York
and is evidently trying to make up his mind
what TO do in case any attempt is made TO
tamper with his hOnesty.-Tammany Times.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
Legitimate Racing Season I'm the
East Opened.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Washington
Jockey club opened the legitimate season Of
racing in the East today with five well run
races between a good class Of horses. The
Lenten season, which is strictly observed by
the smart set in Washington, had it's effect
upon the attendance, especially as to the
ladies. But the force of regulars seemed to
be we'll represented, and the familiar faces
Of racing men from the East were numerous.
The track was rather sticky. The feature of
today's card was the Arlington stake, for
-year-olds, at half mile, which was won
by Cherry Picker IN a romp. Summary:
First race, five furlongs won, Ten
derness second, Bill Ali third. Time, los.
Second race, mile-Doggett won, Russler
second. Naughty Girl third. Time, 1:4S.
Third race, Arlington stake; purse, 81, 900;
two-year-olds, half-mile-Cherry Picker won,
Money Spinner second Choir Boy third.
Time, 81 rs.
Fourth race, six furlongs-Junk won, Ma
honey second, Gee Gee third Time, 1:19
Fifth race, mile and half over six hurdles
Forget won, Thackeray second, Tom Moore
third. Time, 1853.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
Rat in Cub Leopnrd's Care.

rat in the cage of the leopard cub that
was born in the Central Park Zoo about
eight months ago caused little excitement
in the Zoo yesterday. The rat got into the
cage through drain pipe. The cub saw Il
come IN, and crouched and waited for a
favorable opportunity, when he sprang and
caught his visitor. He played with the rat
for upward of an hour, letting it run within
lew inches of the drain pipe several times
and then suddenly bringing it back again.
Finally, when the rat became discouraged
and would not move the cub gave it a genie
pat and killed it, and then laid down, rerIs-
ing to eat it. The body Of the rodent was
removed by an attendant
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
large Bicycle Gears.

An impression seems to have gained ground
among some riders that large gears require
less propelling force. For example, 1t has
been claimed that with 70 gear, by using 25
and 10-tooth sprockets, about % per cent less
power is required than with the same gear
produced by 20 and S-tooth sprockets. This
is absurd with a given gear no power can
be created by any change in sprockets. The
only points worthy of consideration in the
question of large spreckets are the slight re-
duction Of tension on the chain and the con-
sequent reduction Of friction on the bear
ines
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
MIDDLE DISTANCE CHAMPION.
Unique Appearance of Starbuck and
His ChainIess Wheel.

]. F. Starbuck has won the distinction of
middle distance champion by hard. conscient-
lous work. He has met and defeated some Of
the very best riders in the word, both on
American and European tracks. His most
creditable victory was his defeat Of Tom
Linton, the celebrated Englishman, last De-
cember. Linton came to America for the ex-
press purpose of securing race with Michael,
and. failing in this, he took a match with
Starbuck This was a ten-mile unpaced
race, each rider starting from the opposite
side of the track. Before two miles had
been ridden Starbuck caught his opponent and
won the race by nearly half mile. Starbuck
as much attention as the rider himself. The
peculiar gearing consists of three cogwheels.
One is attached to the crank axle, the same
as the ordinary sprocket, which runs on
another wheel of the same size. The latter
connects with smaller one on the rear hub.
The teeth are very small and the amount of
friction is reduced to a minimum. In fact 1t
Is claimed the points Of contact are 40 per cent
less than in an ordinary chain.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
QUEEN CITY SURPRISE.
The FavOrite Badly Beaten I'm the
Kentucky Stakes.

CINCINNATI, O., April 1.-THE crowd at
Newport today was the largest Of the meet
ing. great surprise was sprung in the third
race, the Kentucky stakes, by the defeat of
at the track and all over the country Claret
Cup won the race by six lengths. The track
was only in fair condition.
First race, seven furlongs-Eyerst won,
Royal Dance second. Percita third. Time,
1872.
Second race four and half furlongs-Mary
Cavalier won, Skillman second, Uarda third
Time, .57%.
Third race, five furlongs-Claret Cup won.
Prince Lee second My Maryland third Time.
1904.
Fourth race, six NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. won.
Argus second, Switchboard third. Time. 1:1S.
Fifth race, mile and seventy yards-Chicot
won, Cecil second. F. NJ. B., third. Time,
1:491A
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
LAURELS GO IN STYLE.
Cyclists VIII Attend the Big Show
I'm Body,

The Laurel Cycle club will make the Jour
ney to Minneapolis in state Thursday night
for the purpose of visiting the Flour City
cycle show. The club will start from it's club
house on Grand avenue at 7:30 o'clock in the
evening in specially chartered interurban
car, the first which has ever been seen in the
Crocus Hill district. The car will proceed to
Minneapolis, making stops only at Seven cor
ners, the Ryan hotel, Tenth and Wabasha
streets and Rice street and University ave-
nue..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
Not Fitted for the Work.

A short time ago a young Londoner, who
had never been out of London in his life re-
ceived an invitation from an acquaintance
in the country, asking him to have a run over
to his place for a few days and give him a
lift at gathering mushrooms. This is the re-
ply he got:
Dear Dick: I'm very glad to hear as how
you and the missus Is all right but I can't
come over to see you, becos I'm afraid !
would be no use at gathering mushrooms, for
you know very well 1 can't climb. "-Up-to-
Date.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
CYCLISTS IN COURT.
Some More ScOrchers Fined and
Others Discharged.

Arthur McEnery, Paul Wallace and Leon
ard Fenton, three school boys arrested by Of
fcer O'Neill during the first day he was sta
tened at the Sixth street hill to intercept
screening bicyclists were discharged by Judge
Twohy yesterday. The action of the court
was prompted by the fact that the boys were
young and promised to in future refrain from
scorching, and to use their influence with
their companions toward abating the scorch-
ing nuisance.
Others accused yesterday of violating the
bicycle ordinance, by either scorching or
riding upon the sidewalk were: Frank Ed
Dayton, pforfeted S. bail; julius Sable, dis
charged; John Monnahan, discharged; Albert
Grayz, discharged; M. M. Corcoran, continued
to April 90
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
A Misused Adjective.

But. papa you mustn't be hard on Mr..
Saply," said his pretty daughter He is of 4
retiring disposition, you know"
Retlring! snorted the old man. 'Retir
ing thunder! He doesn't leave until u every
night he comes to see you.'-Cmcinnati Com
mercial Tribune.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
Easy Road to Wealth.

"My dear old friend, how were you able to
acquire such an immense fortune?"
by very simple method"
What method was that?'
When l was poor made out that I was
rich, and when l got rich | made out that
was poor. Odds and Ends.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
An Up-to-Date Golden weddiag.

she-So Mr.. sapper has just celebrated
his golden wedding?
He-Golden wedding? Why he's only just
got married.
she-Yes; but the girl has f1O.ocO.-Tit-
Bits.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18

He-Tell you what-let's found a society
for mutual admiration. for instance admire
your beautiful eyes-and what do you ad-
mire in me?
She-Your good taste.-Tit-Bits
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18

and S74 st. Peter street, have opened a sub
scription list for the Cycle Path association.
Receipts and tags will be given on applica-
ton to the above firm.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
ARMSTRONG AND CoNABLE
Are the Present Leaders In the Cav
endish Club.

In the play at the Cavendish whist club
last night, the high score badges were won
by Armstrong and Conable. The following
were the scores:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18

such laxity. The clerks are held to the
same rigid rule, and some years ago
when one Of the clerks appeared at
his desk in a linen buster he was notf-
fed that his services would not be
nQoHQd onu
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18


Graburn and Ward ..., ,,,..,.,... 13S
Coburn and Stoltze ....... .....,.. l31
BiXby and Whitman 500. ..,. IA
Graves and Orme 80. . ...... 134
Armstrong and Conable .......... 142
Bowen and Kip :. ................. 131
Ricketts, and Scott .. - 1877
McGuckln and Scholle .............. 131
Barlow and Carson ........................ 1856
Greene and Hay -. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1876
1Otdl 1,S0U
Average, North and South, 1885,
East and West
Carleton and Ycungman .. 100
Countryman and Taylor ....... ........ 127
Ives and Nelson ....... .................. 121
Dabney and Gilbert, G. H.............. 119
F1lebrown and Kane INSTRUMENTATION. 126
Stevenson and Woodruff ........... 122
Chaplin and Vogel NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 127
Deuel. and Prendergast 500. ............ 122
Larktn and Mall Observation-Disclosures. 1875
Brown and Jaggar .......... .......... 121
Total .......... ....... ........ ....... 1,240
Average, East and West, 14
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
For the Cycle Path

Bicycle riders will be pleased to hear that
The cnterprising A. D. Smith cycle house. 372
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
THEM A MARK For COM
MENT. 80
ECCENTRICITY AT THE CAPITOL
IN THE MATTER OF COSTUME NOT
SO GREAT AS 1T USED TO
BE.
FEW DUDES AMONG LAWMAKERS.
The Most Striking Dressers Among
Congressman Come From the
West.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Ouix-
otto attack made by young Bailey, of
Texas, on one of the institutions of
civilized society has made much amuse-
ment for the people Of Washington. It
does not make a bit of difference to
them whether the Texas congressman
wears a dress suit or not. Even If
there were danger that his example
would prove contagious, no one would
care a rap. The dress coat does not
make society. Society made the dress
coat, and would quickly discard it for
good and sufficient reason.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18

ARLINGTON TRACK,

OS@A $3.50 1900 ss.''sss
Average, East and West, 124
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-06-10

Look at our STRAW HATS, the very
latest styles at prices lower than ever
heard Of
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-06-10
Money Saved!

BY purchasing your groceries Of
us, we save you enough money to
justify everybody buying the luxur-
les. Different grades Of -four ard
each sack guaranteed to be worth
more than the price asked for it.
A fresh lot of Lewis crackers Just
in, different kinds and prices.
The best water ground meal, fresh
every week. Canned goods cheap
as can be bought anywhere, Baking
Powders, several kinds, Sugars, cot.
fees, Rice and Grits. Any size
lamp chimneys, sets each. Low pric.
es on Bran Timothy Hay. Fine Syr-
ups, lard, breakfast bacon and hams.
A useful present with every cash
purchase amounting to One dollar.
Snufs, Tobaccos, Cigars and Ciga,
rettes. Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls
delivered anywhere in the city.
Respectfully,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-06-10

off0ring clothing ever shown in Marietta.
af) READ Il WlGGINs.
1.iat cotton factory will be built in Ma
rietta or somewhere else. Why not in
Marietta?
Miss Sophia Drysdale is On visit to
Dunedin, Florida, where she will remain
until August.
Secren doors and windows at Dobbs.
Go tc Read & Virgins for your chill.
dren's school shoes.
Oscar Keller, in third class, High
school, received a testimonial but his
name was unintentionally omitted.
An unintentional omission on the part
of Prof. Stewart, LIST grade public school
was the name of Merit Lyon, who was
entitled to testimonial.
A fellow has to do heap of work these
days for little money. at least il is so iu
the printing business.
Fly Screen Wire, Schilling's, Hardware.
Go to Read & Virgins for Clothing.
Shoes and Hats. They have just received
their new spring stock.
II the ordinance against putting trash in
the streets was enforced, there would be
quite number of citizens before the
Mayor.
Rubber Hose at Dobbs Hardware Co.
Go to Read & Wiggins' for your spring
suits.
Mr.. j. B Glover, ST., came home last
Thursday from Hot Springs, Ark, but re-
turned Saturday. He says his son,
Bolan, is in very precarious condition.
Mrs. Glover is also there giving attention.
Stoves and Ranges, any price,, Schil-
lng's, Hardware.
We have just received the prettiest lire
of spring clothing ever shown in Marietta.
READ & WIGGINs.
If you want friends you must show
yourself friendly. Don't 60 about with a
gloomy face as It all your relatives were
dead. Speak to people when you meet
them and cast ray of sunshine as you 20.
Glass, Dipper, 25cts, Schilling's, Hard
ware.
Go to Read & Virgins fer Clothing
Shoes and Hats. They have just received
their new spring stock.
A gracious rain fell here on Wednesday
night OF last week.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-06-10
A Barrel Of Ginger
Snaps in a Day.

Five cents a pound is what caus-
co me to sell q barrel of Ginger
Snaps in a day. :
That | may serve my customers
with the best, l have purchased
Heinz's fine picking vinegar. Call
and see the sample bottle of pick.
les. Heinz puts up all his fine
pickles With this vinegar. l keep
also R. M. Hughes & Co.'s "Mono-
gram" a pure apple vinegar,
splendid for table or pickles. A
new lot of pickles Just received.
The "Daisy" is just the thing at
ten cents bottle for a picnic or
lunch.
Fine olives and genuine olive oil.
Selected Coffees and fine Teas for
the summer trade.
Canned goods of all kinds.
Buy your crockery Of me and
save money. The extra import du-
ty will soon advance the cost Of
crockery. / want to close out my
crockery and can sell you at less
than it will cost to replace the stock.
Don't forget that / will give you
good goods, Cali wool and yard
wide."
80. s.s.nh~-
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-06-10
We Sell the Best Fitting
Ready Made Clothing
You Ever Saw.

~ ~
Best Clothing for the Money ever
sold in Marietta.
We sell them at Dry Goods Store
Bargain Prices.
Mems handsome worsted trousers
new styles worth $3.50, our price
$3.50.
Mems Tailor made, Nobby pat.
terms, usually sold at &c. 90 and 90
only S4.0O
Mems All wool Serge D. b. Coats
Black and Navy, worth $500 only
$3.50.
Boys Alpaca Coats, good quail,
ty S1.25
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-06-10
A REGULAR SNAP.
GOODS PRICED AWAY DOWN.

GOODS PRICED AWAY DOWN.
Now is the time above all others, when
you want good things to eat. We have
them in great variety, Spices, Dried Fruit,
Preserves, Apples. Oranges, Bananas.
Lemons, Onions, Sweet and Irish Pota-
toes, and in fact all kinds of groceries,
and you can get them without the lesst
trouble in the world from US. OF course
we are proud OF our stock, but the thing
we pride ourelf on most is the most ordi.
nary of common place articles ofall grocer.
les, but which If not good is criminal in
its badness. We refer to coffee; we have
the best in town. Come to see US.
GEO. S OWEN g. co,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-06-10
Skirt Event.

6 yards for only 75c
Plenty for Skirt and sore to
spare.
Mangum Fancies, Broken Plaids,
Shepard Plaids Crash, Linen Duck.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-06-10
MEMS SUITS DELAYED BY

the Tailor's strike. Our's-at
loss to the manufacturer. Your
pick of these. $1,000 and $1,000
suits at only $3.50
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-06-10
Great Drive In Short
Waist Goods Patterns

We have cleaned our stock, and
in this lot you will find Percals,
Organizes, Lawns, Mulls and nun,
bers of choice fabrics, waist goods,
for 25cts.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-06-10
The Right Goods at Right Prices. Always ii
Sessions & Tran
Marietta, Georgia.

1000 yards Of thet3est A Sea Island smooth fnish st
Sets, Con Saturday only
1000 yards of the Best River Cotton Paids Southern Cling
Best Quality Table Oil Cloth,
10 Heavy Drill Cottonades always sells 18cts nov 81
dozen Ladies Shirt Waist ready to wear reduced to
Ladies Ribbed Cotton Vests Low Neck Ribbon at neck
only, sizes to
Ladies Hemstched Linen Handkerchief pure Linen on Il
Gents Corded,or Hemsttched pure Linen Handkerchief
25cts only,
A New Style Percale at only
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-03-17

This White Lead has been tried in
Honolulu, and all that is claimed for it
has been proven true.