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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
THE BIG RACE ON.
lhirtS'six Men Start on the Long Ride
for the 81, 0CO Purse.

new YORK, Dec. 6-The "griud" has
begun. a new continuous nerforropo.
le or at the Garden. The "grindn is that
OF resolute professional bicyclists. en-
easeu IN seemingly mad and endless
pursuit. OIL American gold. Three dozen
rluers ~ t he wheel started on Journey
vi S'ooo M lies or more, and thousands
VIII Sladly give up coin to witness the
courageous band battle night and day.
oay;a nj ght, for 81, 600 in prizes
inc long race, the most notable of Oh /,
hin'i ever tempted, was,,started shortly
aIeer m'dnl ght last night. aud even ut
CnaI Ia, o hour the immense amphitheatre
OIL madison Squire Garden was filed TO
thusiasts.
Of.the original entry list of forty only
four men failed to respond TO the star.
ter's call, an the noble thirty. six, when
nheu up five abreast across the track
niaoe an array that was rs imposing as il
WIS varied In nationality auf appearance.
hach OF the competitors was adorned
WIN u sash of colOrs selected by him for
Inc race n many cases these colors
were those representing the nationality
OF the rider, and the effect was decidedly
picturesque.
In the from row of tho gladiators of
the tack was "Teddy" Hale, winner of
Inc race in The Garden last year Mex t
ia line. was Joe" Rice, the Wilkesba IRE
boy, who made such wonderful show
ing last year in the face of many early
disadvantages. Rice appeared to bc in
magnificent condition. Albert Schocb,
the. war horse of many hard six-dav
battle, resplendent t. black and gold,
TOOK his position next to the coal miner.
Gastorn Rivierre, sometimes referred
TOES The Old Man of France" was nc
corded place in the first rank. Just
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
Girls Organize For Matrimonv.

Twelve young women of Cape May who
have become tired waiting for young men
to propose marriage have formed club
which they call the Bachelor Maids. The
members arc all young and good looking.
They say they have become tired of the in
difference of the young men, Their chief
grievance seems to be that the young men
have habit of shifting their affections
too often. One of the provisions of the
constitution of the club is that none of the
members shall marry before bringing the
proposition before the others to net upon.
The fitness OF tho man must he proved and
the girl may not :aarry unless the other
II members of the club give their consent
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07

back of Hale in tho second row was Fred
ocnlneer, the husky Chicago boy, who
,ook RACES measure in the Chicago race
las1 winter. Near Maurice was Stepahne,
one OF the most renowned long distance
riders in Europe.
Other riders in the front were c. w.
Miller of Chicago; II. a. Barnaty, of
boston; Oscar Juiius, of Sweden; Ned
Heading, the soldier cyclist from Omaha,
Neo., and Frank Waller, the Dutohonn
from the West. Henry Davidson, the
Canadian champion, was the last in the
line.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07

Park street, lot 50x16O feet, corner lot,
all modern conveniences; $500, 800 or
S5OG cash. balance 5000 per year. Will
rent for $500 per year. very desirable
house.
Lots any location West End almost any
price.
One of the finest and most desirable
houses on Campbell avenue, very large
grounds. lot 75x300 feet, splendid Groom
honse, beautiful cabinet mantles, S4, 500.
800 cash, balance easy.
One of the best residences ON Terry
Hill, II rooms, corner lot. beautiful
shade, severa, handsome cabinet mantles,
lovelv view, once sold for $4,000 We
now offer Mt So 900, $3.50 cash, ;s25 or $50
per month. Don't fail to see it,
Large pressed brick residence, Church
avenne, il rooms. strictly modern; ST.
600, Cos: So, 900 to build, to say nothing
Of the lot.
Sroorl house. Tazeweil avenue :, G.,
5000, $40 cash, $l3 per month.
4-room cottage, Rorer avenue, large
lot, shade. a1d only 1925, $50 cash, $40
per month.
Desiraple lots, we'll located, Belmont,
only 500 each, 50 per month.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
A POTENT PROPHECIES.
Moses and David Were Mrs. Linfeld's
Teachers, So She Saws

In Berkeley, Cal, lives n woman who
says she has lived since the world began
and that she will live to sec the end of it.
She also predicts that the earth will soon
see its millennium. She calls herself the
prophecies of truth and light, to whom
tho future is rs plain rs the pages of II
printed book. She is Alice Derby Linflcld
One statement that she has made is that
she has had the ancient prophets MS pre-
ceptors and that she has twice saved the
earth by her own efforts. On the door of
her home is pinned n card, on which are
the words, Mrs. Linflold, Truth, Knowl-
edge and Wisdom, Prophet
She is an elderly woman, with gray hair
and SAD, blue eyes. Sho wears dress
which she says was designed by tho proph-
cts, who with her assistance have kept the
world whirling in space for some centuries
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
SHARKEY TO MEET JEFFRIEs.

San Francisco. CAL, Dec. 6.-The
verbal agreement between the managers
for Peter Jackson and Jim Jeffries for a
twenty round contest in this city has
been declared on. In Its stead match
has been consummated between .Jeffries
and Tom Sharkey. to take place between
December 30 and January z, in Mechanics
Pavilion
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
DISASTROUS PRAIRIE FIRE.
People Around Guthrie Had to Fight for
Their Lives

Guthrie, o. T., Dec .6.-Last night a
disastrous prairie fire ragged in the coun-
ty, where iS fed on the high and dry
grass, aud WAS famed ny a .strong south
wind. The fire started near Ruth Post
office, near the county line, and swept
with lightning speed. 1t was an exciting
night among the farmers, who fought like
demons 20 preserve their corps, the wo-
men and children assisting
The canyons running east and wes.
along Trail Greek finally stopped the fire,
put only after serious property loss had
ceen e"taiied. Many tales Of narrow es-
capeS are told
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
MGR. SCHROEDER APPOINTED.
The Catholic Professor to Go to Muen
ster, Germany

ster. Germany
Berlin, Dec. 6.-Monsignor joseph
Schroeder, professor of dognatic theol-
oey, at the Catholic University, Wash
lngton, has been appointed by the Prus.
sian minister of education and ecclesins.
tica) affairs to the faculty of the Catholic
Academy of Muanster, capital of West
phalia.
Monsignor Schroeder's resignation of
his professorship at Washington was
placed in the hands Of ..the board OF di-
rIectors of the Catholic University in the
latter part Of October last, the board re-
ceiving it on the understanding that he
would be permitted to remain ut the uni
versity until the end of the scholastic
year, when the resignation would take
eject, unless he should sooner find
another post. The period of grace was
given him in order that he might COM
muncate with the Prussian minister of
educ alton and arrange for n professorsbin
is some German university.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
STRICTLY UP.TO-DATE.

Bonner's Restaurant, the leading res
taurant of the city, needs no recommen-
dation, as everything served is first.class
IN every respect. The oysters you see
there are the finest ever brought to Roa-
noke. You can get them served in every
conceivable manner. The lunch counter,
run III connection with the restaurant, Is
certainly up-to.date. Visit this place
ana get something good to eat. You go
once and.you will 20 the second time.
Bicycle given away free Goods cheaper
than ever. Gravatt's Fair, . Salem ave-
nue..
MORE CUT PRICES.
AOUk HORSES shod all around for
gu cents spot cash at Shaner's Kentucky
shop, West Salem avenue.
10y Subscribe TO THE TIMES.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07

BOARDERS wanted at 1885 Chapman
avenue g. w. 10 % If
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
w 4 n 7 S.
HELP WANTED.
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BOARDERs WANTED.

BOARDERS WANTED Apply to
Mrs. NJ. a. Moseley, GEO Franklin Road
s. W. 114-tf
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07

- mulc hunts Turtles.
man Mt St Augustine, Ga, has
mule TINT patrols the beach in search of
turtles, ana when sho finds ono tur,e i.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-14
GEORGIt ETNcHiNG.
Another Negro swung up for the Usual
TrIIun

Nililf
MACON. GA. Sept ia murder was
committed I'm this city Yesterday morning
and I'm the Afternoon the SLAYER was
lynched. not for murder however but
for fclonious assault.
Charles Gibson and James Smith both
colored guarded because Smith accused
Gibson Of stealing 50 cents. smith. NOT
inclined 10 fight turned 10 20 away. Then
Gibson drew pistol and shot him IN the
back and head. killing him instantly
Gibson fed The sheriff and a posse
were soon I'm pursuit. and kept up the
chase until p. ~ occasionally exchang-
ing shots with the fugitive Finally the
murderer was run to cover and surround
ed ~ the deputies.
Being well armed Gibson gave shot for
shot until he was brought down BY three
bullets from Winchester rifles. lie had
been suspsted OF having feloniously as
saulted a Miss Chapman Few nights
ozo. and this suspicion was confirmed by
confession which he made after his
capture
= large crowd soon gathered az the
scene Of the shooting. The sheriff and his
deputies returned 10 the city 10 get a
Vehicls 10 convey the wounded man 10
Macon, and while they were absent Glib
son again confessed 10 having assaulted
Miss Chapman and also confessed thefts
and burglarles The crowd got a rope
and swung him from a limb until he was
dead.
Gibson was an ex-convict. having served
several years IN the chain-gang. In ms
house were found many articles stolen
from homes tn this city These Included
clothes and shoes taken from tho house
where he assaulted Nnes chapman
There have been two cases of fa.onibus
assault and three attempts ~ 70 10 this
city within two weeks TIE people are
greatly excited over the crimes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-14
Appcal for Conrcdcratcs.

Editor OF Tho Times:
sir.-You kindly published au article OK
mino in the Sunday Times entitled.
"Reminiscences OF the War; and boo uu-
dertalNng 10 quote the appeal OF jennie
Deans in the Heart OF Midlothian.
when pleading with the Queen for tne
lie OF her sister Ellie Deans. ! used tne
Scotch word. dee meaning die. and your
printer Improperly used the word 'ace.
1 quoted from memory and quoted Do
wrong 10 is SO beautiful and touching
that it deserves t1 be reproduced core
rectly. Says Jennie Dean 900 making tne
imprisoned appeal.
Alas il Is not when We sleep sore
and wake merrily ourselves that we think
OF other peoples surerings our hearts
are waNed light within us then and we
arc for righting our ain wrongs ana
fighting our aim battles. But when tne
hour OF trouble comes 10 tho mind 0r
body. and seldom may 20 visit your Lcddy-
ship, And when tho hour or death
comes that comes 10 high and low. Ions
and late may IL be yours oh! me Teddy.
then II is ma what We haze dune Tor our-
selves. but what we have dune for others
that we think on most pleasantly"
So. say to the people Of Virginia. Help
the war-worn Confederate soldiers VINO
are nearing the last milestoue-whO VIII
soon cross the Great Divide and enter
upon the unknown sea which surrounds
the whole world. and get "a higher PEN
sion. And. 90 use the words OF Jennie
Deans. And when the hour OF death
comes and &c comes 10 high and low.
then 30 IS ma what We haze dune Tor
ourselves. but what We haze dune Tor others
that we think on most pleasantly 60
TO the Auditor office and see how COM
parauvely few they are and how rapidly
they are passing away. Let some member
OF the Legislature. soon 20 be elected.
take up the bin offered by me boo la9i re-
curing a two-cent Virginia revenue stamp
10 be placed upon every check given upon
a Virginia bank the proceeds 10 Doe APP
piled exclusively 20 the pensions or Cone
federate soldiers and Confederate widows
10 is right upon principle. True honest
sentiment is the basis OF an civilization.
and the condition or many OF these war;
worn veterans appeals 90 the nobiest ana
tenderest emotions ~ the human heart
CAMM PATTESON.
September IT, 1907
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-14
,o., Fsvc Pounds and the Race.

Ct 1otrIN MO- SEPT. 1'ccLong5 shots shots
- ',r,oiofYtv Of the Fair Ground ,aces
to.dav Ransom was the only ioNoi.'c, re
Gnieb FIRST. Joe Hart finished MS, ,i NV, ~
.,,tr5 vent hut was disqualified tor l|"S-
W. ','U eve mounds ~ weight through II'
I'VE ct,ot 81 tho lead pad. Weather warm
rrock fast. Summaries: -a-
First race-milc and seventh. va,
priggs 70 10 q frst. HiI Billy 90 70 J. aIp
"a n second. Virginia NJ. go to j 'i''u'
Time 1.iS. .t...o,,,l,- Ran
som &c 10 ~ frst Peter I'M % 10 aIp
IN 10 n second. Little Biuee az TO 'hlru'
Time. 1891 -,,.. IN 20
Tbird race-siV furlongs -Earbee llO 10
n drst. Aouarela q 10 and 3 10 u sec
ond charlotte VI. 6 20 ID third. Ilingi'
1.I6 Joe Hart finished first. but dlsau"'-
ifod for being short weight
Fourth race-six and n half furlohts-,
Truxilo 0 10 - FIRST Simwa { even au 5
onO second. Bishop Reed Is TO u th''"'
Time las IA ho,f
Fifth race-two-years five and a nan
rurlones Guide Rock O5 n u frst Lacy
~ the West @ 20 10 and 10 - second
Denial Is 10 u third Time, l;uN -.
sixth race-six and a half furlongs.-
Hush e to u FIRST Amelia Fonzo Is 10
and 3 10 u second. Canisee u3 10 %
third Time l:2 50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-14
BACK TN THIRD PLACE.
oHERUBSREAP yICrORf LJVBLf
HITTING AND BASE RUNNING.
schmidt Gets Tiue support From Elbcrfeld
and HargSove In the field-Wells ne
fuses to Play Double Header.

PATERSON. y. j.. September iS.-spe-
ciai-The Cherlbs opened thcH i's' PC
ries an tho SIX city ia an auapleiou9
manner by defeating the locals H inc
first game. a..
Roth teams played fine ball. and the
victory OF tho Chenibs was due moro 70
their llvciincsa on the bases tnan any
thing else. They having four stolen bases
o. Patersons one.
ON Two occasions with man on irst
and another on third th,y drew % thfo"
10 second allowing tho man on mira 10
score.
Their hits nlso were more timely. ana
came with men on bases. while the locals
wasted theirs by being doubled.
Flherfeld ana Harrrovc cxccued in
tho Geld. the Brownie having twelve
chances. among which were number
OF diflcult ones. all OF which were clean
~ accepted.
Paterson only scored in tho third inning
when a base on balls 10 Flahcrtv. piece
OF bad judgment on Schmidrs part IN
throwing Ncwelrs croundcr 20 second
instead OF FIRST. and missing his man.
and single by Keistcr and clean three
base hit by Heidrick nottcd them four
runs
Both Fiaherty and Schmidt pitched olc-
CANT ball bat the Tcuton received thc
best support
Richmond owes Paterson two games,
nut CAPTAIN Wells r,rIecd 10 play n
doublc-hoadcr to-mofrow 70 MS 10 get
one Of them in. The erorc follows:
HfHr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-14
.JUEOK 4 MURpERER.
A Eemarkabi. story 1hi' from Column
bus. CH.

A Remarkable story u 1his from Colum-
bus GH.
COLUMBUS. GA. sept. Bone or the
members Of the Coroners jury called
10 investigate the assassination OF william
:. Cornell. a y0uug cotton planter. whose
nome Is near Chipley was Edgar strip
linz. also a wcll-knOwn planter. Al noon
Yesterday STRIPPING came 90 this city ana
surrendered himself 90 Sheriff bowles.
conressiug that he had killed CoIheH
and explaining his version OF the Tragedy.
lie said chat Cornell mad insulted his Sis
ter and that the SHOTS we're nred 20 avense
her honor. The sheriff OF the county IA
which the kilung took place arrived after
his prisoner to-day. and was tremendously
astonlshed 10 md that his prisoner was
one OF his own prominent neiShooIs ana
one OF the Coroners jury.
Strlplng has always been one OF the
most popular men IN his community ana
is an influential politician The sister
whom he alleges 10 have been insuitea
bv the dead man IS Mrs. Howell Durham
and IL is said that her husband took part
i'm the shooting because there IS evidence
that two men. differently armed, nred the
fatal shots Stripping. however. denies
this.
Cornell was about twenty-five years olo.
Saturday night his wife and little chHa
spent tho night with relatives near oy'
The young man returned homo SATURDAY
night about II o'clock. and about that
hour parties In tho neighborhood heaIa
the sound OF two gunshots, in the direc-
tion OF his house. Saturday morning about
10 o'clock. when Mrs. Cornell returned
home. she found her husband dead he
was seated IN a chair boy the sioe OF
window. and had evidently been IN the
act OF retiring when shot. as one snoe
was of when found. He presented CORY
spectacle His head and body were stained
In many places with blood. ana hts brains
had oozed from a wound IN his head.
An investigation revealed the followins
facts, The parties who fred the rataI
shots stood outside tho window lneIs
we're evidently two of them. The toot-
prints Of two men were found there. Ihe'e
we're two holes IN the window pane ana
II is thought both men fred simultaneous
lr ono used a Winchester rifle ana th7
other a double-barrelled shotgun IN MT
Cornelrs head were found four oucKsh'l'
and near his heart was a wonna l,oi"
rieo ball He evidently died instantly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-14
AN0InAR nAILnoaD nonnon.
Seven Men Killed. a-d Six fniuced IN
Nre,L

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disastrous freight wreck occurred OH me
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'e'il'oI y. 'in"' staNon twenty miles
"esl OF van huieh' az o c'oc" SUNDAY
"i'e' NOON resulting I'D inc aea'n OF seven
Due" anu '"e ,lous INJURY vi Blk o'h7fs'
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-14
nnniel and O,Ferrall

when Governor O'Ferrar VIII md tine I'M,
,o.5ke a good look az h.msei ne vi" Wy
s-r -, observe that be Is many So
s,,-ef-ar ttan Doe was before senator pan
III pnnc.ured his tlre.-Birminsh'm Age
+, vyss the Chicago platform mat sem
ator Daniel 'punctured' and not Gov ...I,.,
O,FerralTs tire. The senator 'punctuIel
Alfeeld's and Tilmans construction =.
he government oy Injunction. plank %
tr4 pIatform hy declaring as foHo"s.
u a. any time 7 had believed or ian-
cfeI that this clause ~ me pl't'I ul
would be tortured and perverted mo -nc
meaning now attributed % t Dy iho7e
who stvle us anarchists. / would n5vs
made my views known ana deIenu-u
Cleveland as | have always DONE from
what / deemed unjust assault
senator Daniel stands by ni5 senate Ies,
olnfion OF 1894 endorsing the prompt ana
vigorous measures adopted by President
cleveland and the members or nus admin
ist~atl0n 70 repulse and renress ~ mil-
tefv fTr-e tho Interior lce or laWltH
80, ,,.l,h me due process o. laws OF me
r-ri,ed states" IN Chicago N 1895. The
senator also "punctured' thn civil SER
vice plank Of the platform which declares
against 'life tenure IN the public SER
y1oe." a plank that was inteded as an
attack upon thu life tenure OF oniee,"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-14

Of tho Judges az tho United states Sill
preme Court. Tho Senator points out
that this clause OF the platform continues
with the provis0. except as provided BOO
the Constitution" and can have no pose
sIblo reference TO tho constitutional life
tenure of Judges 10 is true that when
tho same suggestion was made last year
Immediately after the adjournment NJ
the Chicago convention it was shown hy
the official records of The convention that
the platform as adopted by the convention
did not contain this pr0vso. nevertheless
Senator Daniel. not being willing t0 enc
dorse that attack upon tho Supreme
Court shields himself behind the proc
viso. as though 30 was a part OF the plat
form.
Another interview from Governor
OFerrall may result I'm causing the brill
liauf Senator 90 'puucturo' 'hc free sil-
yer rs % ! plank OF he platform and thus
land himself back into the genuine Dem
ocratic party Who knows, when ono Co.,
teryiew bias accomplished $50 much7
Montgomery Advertiser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-14

PLUM CREEK. PA. september H.
Four women were arrested here by Depu-
IS Sherlns About twenty-five Wemt u
were marching this morning along Mur-
raysvile read when the arrests were
teadant T. r. DeArrnir ordered rhair ar-
rest II Is claimed that Annie D.-sa. one
Of the arrested women was dragged TWO
hundred yards bv one ~ The depu.e
The women not arrested armed them
prisoners 10 T,trtle creek where one
OF the mine leaders furnished bail TOT
the appearance Of the arrested women:
As expected, the imported miners did
not make their appearance 40 sand Creek
this morning Only sixteen men are AZ
work. IN the mines there to-day. Aedi-
t.onai evlctois are expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-14

EUREKA Cab. September D-t is rr-
ported that J. r. McNen and George
Hamer 0f Willow Greek Humboldt coun-
% have located a iedge az goid-oeaflng
quartz which assays over $500 a ton.
According % the assayer.s cernncate
ton o. ore from this ledge "ouii Flf''
9 ,95 ounces OF silver. ? .ir- ounces ~ goh
and 500 pounds ~ copper leaving only
s31 pounds % Dc accounted for 1865 roeS.
and would he valued at market guot'-
tons. az g3e7 ln silver, 1850 n gold.
and $40 in copper.
Just where the ledge Is or Us dlmcn-
sons the discoverers refuse 20 tell. That
a valuable ledge Us somewhere IN me
neighborh00d OF Willow Greek Is gene
rally believed. as rich aoat rock. as Well
az fne gold has been frequently found n
tho led % ihis creek. 10 rs possible tn0t
Hamer and Mcneil lave been lucky
enough 70 fnd that ledge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-14
!. Left on bases Hartford. s; Norfolk. 3.
First base on orrOrs-Norfoik g.. Umpire
-Becchcr. Tmc-i.3s. Attcndance--4V0.
LANcAsrxR. $. R1ADINo, 0.
second Ba,e the Uttermo.t Limit Of Read
inc's Rune.

LANCASTER. PA. September H.
speclaI-Lancastor began rs last week
Of the season by shutting out Reading
this afternoon with tho utmost case. The
visitors only hit safely tx times. and at
no time did they get man further than
second base. while only one reached that
station.
McMackin was more easy Tor Lancas-
ter. who. while not trying 20 fatten their
averages. hit whenever they pleased.
Tho same clubs play "a championship 10
morrow at Wilmington. Della, with Ioo
Fitzsimmons as side attraction Tho
score Is as follows.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-14
standing Of the Clubs.
BALTIMORE. MD. Sept. 18th

BALTIMORE. MD. Sept. l3-The
Champions easily took both games
from Chicago to-day. The feature
Of the nrst game was Hoffers
pitching In the second game Nops was
batted freely in tho first inning. but set
tied down aftor that. and the visitors
could not touch him. Briggs Jared so
badly that he was replaced by Grlfhth
i'm the third. Umpire Mcdonald called the
game on account OF darkness At the end
or the first half OF the sixth. Attendance,
4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-14

BROOKLYN. y. Y. Sept l3.-The game
between the Brooklyns and New Yorks
to-day resulted in q tie. 1t was called In
the seventh inning on account Of dark
ness. Meekin retired from the box In the
fourth inning. having no control OF the
bali. Getug taking his place. Kennedy
was hit hard. Warner was put out OF the
game in the second for questioning I'm
pire Hursts decision