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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30
FRENCH GOWN OF VIOLET CLOTH AND VELVET FROM


inrper Il Brothersl
affective 10 design; it is trimmed with
white satin facings, and M the satin
ia fine black silk hraiding. In copy
ing a design OF this kind everything
depends, of course, on getting the
proper cut, and this the amateur ia en-
abled to do by means CT the cut tissue
paper pattern issued by llarpor's Bazaar,
whore it appears. While the waist is
tight-fitting that is, the lining 10
tight fitting-it gives the appearance q
being draped rather than fitted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

A young lady OF buffalo who wanted
something that would keep her stock
iugs up where they belonged, thus nd
dressed the terror.stricken young store
clerk:
at is my desire to obtain pair OF
circular elIstic arpendnees capable OF
being contracted and expanded by means
OF ospillatirg FURNISHED steel appliances
that sparkle like PARTICLES of gold leuf
set with Alaska diamonds and which
are Utilized for keeping il position tho
habiiment of the lower extremities
which innate delicscy forbids me TO
mention. "-BuGalo Voice.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30
Suicide OFF r. BOWES.



Helena, Mont. Dec. 81. r. L. Bowen,
son of ex United States SENATOR
Thnmas Bowen of Denver. committed
suicide yesterday at Ssppington. onl
tho Butte Logan branch of the Northern
Pacific railroad. His. body was found
near the track, where nm express train
had thrown it, and near il was an
empty bottle lahelad ''poison. {"
Bowen was on hiH way from Sheridan
to NJ lies City, where he had expected
to take position on the Yellow Stone
journal. lie was suffering from alco-
holism, and remarked on Saturday
night that he had not been sober since
June last. lie was, for years, editor Of
the Helena Journal, Russell b. Harri-
sons paper in Helena. lie was once
editor and proprietor of the Deer Lodge
New Northwest, but loft Deer Lodge
and went to Sheridan, ia Madison
county, where no started the Sheridan.
lie was not married. Mrs. Bowen, his
mother, lives in Deer Lodge, Mont.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

J. II. Murphy of llulyoak was found
unconscious along the tracks Of the r.,
W. & b. railroad near Poplar street
crossing last Friday afternoon. He was
suffering from compound fracture Of
the skull, from which be died at tho
Delaware Hospital II snort time after
being taken there. While be was living
DR.. Ogle trephined the skull, but tine
operation was useless. Mrs. Murphy
was notified and came TO this city and
took charge OF the remains. 1t is sup.
posed that the unfortunate man fell
from q train.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Tse following officers for the ensuing
year haso been elected by Wilmington
Conclave of Mogullions: T. M. NJ,
Edward f. Kane; NJ. NJ, Charles II.
Sasse; S. NJ, Clifford Mccall; j. NJ,
j. y. McManus; q. d., I. S. Taylor
q. G.. 9. S. Watson; W. S., Il. j.
Tinsmnn; |. S., Frank Hyland; U. S.,
j. A. Fry; Musical Director, G. NJ.
Murch; Huatler. N. L. Henderson
Organist, John Williams The conclave
will have a supner and entertainment
on New Years owe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Among those rsported missing at the
burning of thu Coliseum in Chicago on
Friday was Howard Geyser OF vii.
mington, DEL" The name "Geyssr'
docs not appear in the Wilmington
directory. Tho name most similar TO
the one mentioned is that Of Howard
Gasser of No. 905 Shiplsy street, hut
be was not the person, for G ate his
Christmas dinner at his home
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30
SANTA CLAWS ABLAzE.

special correepcndence OF baZere ana journal
liridgeVille. Dec. 81. During an an.
tsrtainment in schoohouss at Smith
vile, on Christmas night, hoy, who
was giving recitation, struck lamp
and overturned it, An explosion i'm.
mediateiy followed, and Robert Carey,
who was ippersonating Santa Claus.
was severely burned. A panic ensued,
during which woman named Howard
and two children were trampled. Tho
building was slightly damaged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

indeed we know it is not; hut it Is absolutely
true as regards those delicate organs, the
human lungs. When they are disorganized
and partly consumed. they cannot be re-
stored to healthy condition. But bear in
mind that this misfortune can never happen
if lIale's Honey of Horehound aud Tar Is
which always precedes pulmonary con-
sumption. Sold by druggists everywhere at
25. 50 cents and 81. Great saving to get the
large size
Pixies Too hache Drops cure in one
nlinntn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Charles NJ. Handy of No. 500 West
Fourth street, who has heen employed
as a clerk in the Baltimore & Ohio
freight office for nearly five years, has
resigned and gone TO Visalia, Cal,
whore no hRs accepted a lucrative
position. The many friends of Mr..
llanby regret his departure, as he wns
we'll liked ny thuse with whom he came
in contact. lis successor at the desk
is Waldo U. Wilson, son OF Jordan A.
Wilson,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30
BRAKEMAN YARNALL HUNT.
Log Crushed While at Work in the Yard
at Edge Moor.

at Edge Moor.
Holtou B. Yarnall Of No. 1905 Walnut
street, brakeman in the employ Of
tie Philadelphia, Wilmington Il Balti
more railroad. met with painful acct
dent Monday morning in the east yard
Of the railway company at Edge Moor.
He was ON a fiat car laden with car
wheels, which was being shifted. The
cliocks on the car slipped and his left
leg was caught het ween ono of the
wheels and the end Of the car, crushing
the ankle. He was place in the bag.
gags car and brought to French street
station, from which place be was re-
moved TO his home.
1t was at first feared that the leg was
so badly crushed that amputation would
be necessary, but 1t is now thought
that the limb can be saved.
Mr., Yarnall has been in the employ
Of the company for several years as a
hrsmun and has only recently been en-
gagged as brakeman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Members of the Jr. o. U. A. NJ. in
this State have received notice that the
headquarters of the National Councillor,
which have been at No. CHI Chestnut
street. Philadelphia, for long time,
have been removed to the Girard Build
ing, on Twelfth street between Ghost.
nut and Market,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

"Ahsent.miuded 20 exclaimed the
woman whose husbBnd worries her.
He's the most absent minded man
that ever lived. He's the kind of per-
son who, IL he were going 10 the Klon-
dixie, would be as likely as not to leave
the cook stove behind and take along
the refrigerator. ~ WASH ngt0n Star.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Mrs. TWickenhsm Ito Mrs. Slimson)
OF late we lave been having our
meals sent in by various caterers.
Willie Sliimson ito his mother)-
MAI. ma, ia that what you meant when
yur said that Mrs. Twickenham didn't
know where tho next msal was coming
from ?n--. Brooklyn Life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Authority having been given to extend
the Chester, Pa, trolley line south to
tho Delaware line, indications arc that
an effort will he made to have Inns
in operation between this city and
Chester early next year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

The 46th annual meeting OF the stock
holders Of the Delaware Railroad Go.
will be held at the Office in Duver on
Thursday, January 18th, ut Ii o'clock
a. n,., for the ecctinn Of directors and
treasurer to serve during the ensuing
year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Albert ". Landlord, aged 30 years. a
prominent contractor and builder died
ut Salisbury Sunday of pneumonia.
The buildings erected by him include
u hotel at Seaford and bank at Delnar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

The employee at the Federal building
have received a letter from Miss Eva
Carey OF Cheswold. who was to have
been married to Johu j. Cooper, who
was killed, thanking them for the in.
tarsst they manifested 10 tho sad affair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Samuel Shuster. in his 87th year,
died Sunday at hiH esitsnce on the
Rodney property, Tenth street, near
Franklin. lie leaves a family. His
funeral will take place on Wednesday
afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Special Correspondence of Gazette ana journal
Newark, Dec.p7. DR.. q. NJ. Almond
and family haye removed 10 Whining
ton. DIR. Walter II. Steele will occupy
tho residence vacated by DIR, A llmond.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30
CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS
The Holiday Observed in Many
Ways In This City.
SPECIAL SERVICES IN CHURCHES
More Manifestations of Charity
Than Usual.

Two Hundred Dollars Worth OF Articles
Donated to Poor People by the Whining
ton bicycle Ciub-rhe Needy Also Re-
membered by the King's Daughters and
OTHERS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Freh Polk, colored, of Brijgeville,
who wss STRUCK by train at that placs
on Saturday night died 6undRy,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30
DESTRUCTION OF COLISEUM
The Origin of the Christmas
Eve Fire in Chicago.
DANCER L0LlTA'S EXPLANATION
Says Frank Murphy Made a
Confession to Her.

Declares That lie Poured Gasoline Into q
Tank, Causing an Explosion and Cover
Ing "a Pet Dog with Burning OIL, and That
the Animal Set Fire TO Drapery.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27
Football Notes.

There is a letter at this Office for r. S. Mamlocke.
games with teams averaging 1870 pounds. Address
William eastman. 6S2 East l 10th street.
ST. Peters would like to hear from a team aver.
days. Address Prof. Joe Kelley. ia Warren street.
Brooklyn.
Owing TO cancellations the Kensington Field Club
has Nov. o. IL. and 20 open for 1873. pound teams.
Address Frank Youngiing. AZ Fairview avenue. Jer.
sey City. NJ.
The Murray Hills have Nov. o and 10 open. and
would like to hear from good teams offering n reason.
able guarantee. Address Nat. C.. Strong. manager.
s9l First avenue.
The Linden A. C. Of Yonkers has Nov. IL open and
would like to hear from some first O. lass team averag.
ing about lao pounds. Address Arthur Rowland.
Yonkers, NY.
The West End Football Club would like to arrange
q game on election day with An out.of.tnwn team av.
eraging $50 pounds and Offering a suitable guarantee.
Ign.
The San Reno. Jrs. would like to hear from teams
averaging from 10 to l20 pounds. for Tuesdays or
Address Thomas Dwyer. 1873 West Eighty. seventh
street.
The St. John. Jrs. would like to Ill a few open
of.town teams preferred. Address Master Luckey.
st. John College. Lewis and Willougnby avenues,
Brooklyn.
. The Grenadiers of Washington Heights. averaging
126 pounds. have Nov. -, 81. and 2s open for
games with teams having grounds. or out of.town
teams paying expenses. Address Frank A. Cassidy.
manager. box A, Station o.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27
RnCiuE nj

CISCISSATI. Oct. 26.--Next Saturday will see the
close OF Latonias fall meeting, IA IL will close all
racing hereabout for this year. An effort was made
to have the running races at Lexington postponed for
a week. that Latonia's successful meeting might con,
tinue that much longer, but without avail. Le1ing.
tons refusal to come to terms will result In
something akin to n boycott apparently being
inaugurated against that track. which Is now
owned by Col. Charles Green OF ST. Louis.
Even the Laudemans Of Lexington Will not bs
at the meeting there. but Will q" make book 4" instead
at Roby. Col. w. +. Applegate OF Louisville. who
owns a controlling interest In tho Latonia, oakley.
and Louisville tracks, and Is the most extensive aud
successful bookmaker In the West, Will also move
on to the Roby track from here. opening ON the
line " there next Monday. Very large feils ana fair
sport marked the racing to-day. summary
First Race-Five furongs.-Melter. 1913 Mathews.
Bethlehem star. l02 (Nurray). 40 to |. third. Time,
l:O3i4.
Second Race-Six furlongs.-Miss Ross. lO3 Muir.
ray B ; to 2, won: Menus. 30 lChcuualtJ, 20 to l. sec
ond; Cecil. l07 Mutt. ! to !. third. Time. l:lBp.
Third kace-One mile and seventy yards.-IylIis,
81 CpupeeJ, 8 to 2, won; Prosecutor. lO5 Matthew'S.
] to 2. second; Belzara, 81 Quit. ITO !, third. Time.
LAS.
Fourth Race-Handcap. one mile and a sixteenth.
Lou Bramble. ll3 perkins, x to .. won; Madeline.
l0+ (Conley), 2 TO /. second; imp. Skate, ll3 (Wil.
liams). 7 TO 3. third. Time. l:i14.
Fifth Race-Six furlOngs. -lirtghtIe s., lO3 CConleyl,
8 to ], won: CAddis c.. lOb tWilliamsI. 4 to |, second;
Arcturus. 1903 ~(Bretton'. y to /. third. Time. l:l6i4.
sixth Race-SiI furlongs.-PeAcemaker. lu7 Con
ley. 4 to 5. won Carrie Lyle. lO2 Williams. Z to- 2.
sscond; Elsie D.. lO2 Matthew'S, : to =, third. Time.
l:l5La.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27

The regular monthly shoot OF tho He'll Gate Gun
Club at Dexter Park yesterday was well attended.
and the participants enjoyed a good afternoons
sport. The club shoots under the point system, In
TWO classes. at so and 70 yards rise. The scores
follow:
L. Doeinik. 30 yards, 2 points. 81 G. Sorvak. 80
beRman. rs yards. . points. 4; j, Hinmei bach, ~
yard'' a. goiuts, o. J Neuman, se yards, ~ points,
IS yards, 4 points, .; g. ~schaeter. KS yards, /
Eolats. z; c. Lang. 20 yards. 8 points, o. G.
PARIS, . points, Il il. Forester. ps yards. . points. I;
I. Psynter. ~ yards, I ,poilts, Z Col; J. II. voss,
o. VIM. sAnds. 2s yards, 7 points, Z; L. Metz, ~
yards. q %. nts, o. 4, Petersen, - yards. 5a points,
yards. . points, s; I. woelfrl. ~ yards, o points, 81
J kreeo' ~ ards; ~ points. =; |. stelIei, 2d yards,
MarquArtt, 20 yards, 4 points. a. c, RsUenstein, ~
yards, . points. ii ". II, smith, 70 yards. y points, y,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27
TROT7ING AND PACING.
Guiaette Wins the Free-for-An Pace ut Louis
Vile In Fast Time.

Vile Ia Fast Time.
LOUISVILLE. Oct. 26.-Good sport was fur
nished to-day at tho meeting OF the harness
horses. Guinette, q bay Relding owned by
James A. Murphy Of Chicago, was the star per-
former. He won the free-for.all pace in straight
heats, the last two by from three TO fve lengths.
He tied tho track record of 2:O5. made last Fiji
day by Gentry In his match with Robert j.. and
covered the last half in l:o2. This was in the
face of a strong wind and without q horse to
push him. Betting was heavy on the race.
Guinette being the f~avorite. In the fast mile
he went to the first quarter in O:31. the half In
l:O3, and won by four lengths in 2:O5.
There were thirteen starters in the PIG trot.
Woodford c. was the favoritu against tho field
at 3 to /. In the first heat ne finished last.
Black Seth won the heat by half a length, from
The 2:l2 pace was unfinished. Summaries:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27
END OF THE MORRIS PARK SALES.
Brandywine and Great Bend ~soId-Thcir
GearlInE Brother Retained.

GearlinE Brother Retained.
The last OF the present series of sales OF thor.
oughbreds at Morris Park was conducted in the
paddock previous to tho races OF yesterday,
when Auctioneer Easton disposed OF drafts
from several well-known stables. Bidding was
only moderate, but fair prices were obtained for
most OF tho animals catalogued.
o. II. p. Belmont's pair, Brandywine and his
brother Great Bend. were tho highest priced OF the
lot, Mr.. Belmont buying in the wcanling brother
to Potomac, Schuylkill, Chesapeake, Brandy
wine. and Great Bend at 81, 500. Chalmers, X. l..
Roses good two-year-old, was purchased by Pat
Dunno, and ROdermond passed from the owner
Neither Alice Farley nor Old Saugus were Of
ferod. 1t was stated that the tilly was sick, but
nSce ee OF Old w snuE snno ana cons ,HE lnS eGisapPpTUi@i.
ment was felt. The sale yesterday in detail
follows:
PROPERTY OF THE KENsICO STABLE.
Divide. CHI. T.. 3. by imp. Rossington-Unit", by
LongfoIIow w. l., Powers ,'~....:.,. $3.50
Azure, b. or br; c.. .. by rleyna-SapphIre, by
Full Speed. b. or br. c, 3. by imp ovegold-
IA NimSle, BY Pisxn H C; LHMn%r j nnsT.nv Nv $50
ling; il. il. HUM 800. 900
Total for four head. 81. $50; average. SIZE
PROPERTY OF o. II. T.. BELMONT.
Brandywine, oh. h., o.. by imp. st. Blaisc-Sus.
quehanna, by imp. bennington; J brennan $1,000
Great Bend Oh, g. by imp: st. IinissnS1sGue mn
Total for two head, So. 200; average, Sl,s50.
PROPERTY OF J. W.. ROGERS.
Rodermond. b. c.. 5, by T~remont-Armiel. by
abramblei f. Brown.,,.. 300
PROPERTY OF X. l.. ROSE.
Chalmers, oh. O., 2, by Luke Blackburn-Lythe
by Enquirer; p. Dunno 81 200
PROPERTY or THE NEPoNsE STUD.
leila; ,: &; {; by imp M'diIer-sheyboyGan AGO,
PROPERTY OF JAMES Il. KEENE,
Regulator. Oh. c., 3. by Imp. ,order-Lucy Wal
lace. by Ballinkeel or War Dance; Frank Mar
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27
KEWs OF TIE nHrELMEM.
= Membership OF the l.. A. W. mas Passed
the 100, 900 MARK.

Tho membership Of tho l. A. W. has passed
the 100000 mark. During the past week o4s
new members were enrolled. making tho total
lo0.777. The League was organized at New
port in 1880 through tho fundamentally Of
Kirk Monroe, The President Of the New York
Bicycle Club, and @. Il. Pratt OF Boston, who
was its first President. The membership curing
the first year reached 1854. The leading d.
visions. showing tho increase Of the week, are
as follows:
New York Gao, total 28.si2; Pennsylvania rs. total
p9. 1859; MASSACHUSETTS, 03, total II, t6b; New Jersey
9b, total q, 7S8; Illinois is, total 3. 700; Ohio I, total
9,OS7; wisconsin 10. total 2,5gS; Connecticut IL.
total q,0S0; Missouri 10. total 2.bnS; Michigan o.
total 1850; Maryland 81. total 1885 Rhode Island
0. total 1898.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27

Time to shake that old suit
you can we'll afford to got another
ut the low prices we quote. We
give you tho benefit of our early
purchases. We have made no ad-
vance on account of the new tariff
or rise in prices.
W. offer this week q handsome
line of vicuna thibets for coat and
vest, and a suitable English striped
trousering, suit to order $4,000.
Overcoats of covert cloths, kerr
seys and meltons, lined with silk
that we guarantee will wear satis-
factorily 2 Seasons, $500.
Business suits Of blue, black
and mixed imported c~heviots,
$1,000.
OUR YEARS GUARANTEE OR YOUR
BACKi THAT'S THE PROTECTION WE GIVE YOU
SAMPLES. FASHION REVIEW. AND MEASURING
GUIDE MAILED FREE.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27
ENTRIES FOR MORRIS PARK.
An Interesting Programme FOR tho Second
Extra Day.

The second extra days sport at Morris Park
should!be above the ordinary. as all six Of the
races framed by tho horsemen have filled very
well. The feature is the handicap at a mile and
threc-sixteenths over the hill. for which there
are eight nominations, including Sir Walter,
The Winner. Peat, Dutch skater, Bernardillo.
and other good ones. The entries in full follow:
First Rare-For maiden two'yeAr-olds. at seven
pounds below the scale; $500 added. last i've fur.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27

Monarch. "'"'e' uuu
New York Royal Benevolent and
United Bowling, Section l--Fidelia, onenta, and
Metropolitan. SWIM anu
BROOKLYN Royal Arcanum. Section s-Pr Patria
and Fern. foios''
Associated Cycling Clubs OF Long Island, Prs,,m,.
hary-Logan Wheelmen vs., Orient Wheelmsn.
Mrs. Haller's aileys. "P''' -
Manufacturing No. !, Gotham No. Q. Cyclone.
fioheer No. !, Pioneer No. 2. and Pioneer 40. s.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27
arunklyu advertisements.

Is often too much for the very best
OF clothes. Nothing can withstand
the unbridled vigor OF the small
boy. We don't pretend to make
football suits, although we do
keep the sweaters. stockings and
underwear that are appropriate to
the sport.
But if a boy, who isn't planning
to spend the day in a threshing
machine. wants clothes that will
wear as well as anything can wear
and that will look we'll besides, and
fit as they ought to fit. we can fix
him out in a few minutes and at q
very small cost. ~
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27
To-Day's Football Hvent..

Princeton VS.. Elizabeth A. c. at Princeton.
Amhurst vs.. Wesleyan at Amherst.
Bates vs.. University of Maine at Lewiston. Ne.
Stevens VS.. University OF New York at Hohoken.
Haverford VS.. Rutgers at HAverfOri.
Swarthmore VS.. Johns Hopkins at Sw
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27
Tho growth OF. the organization is shown by
the following table:

Howard L. Raymond of Chicago, the ex.Chair.
man OF the L.. A. w. Racing Board arrived in
town Yesterday. Talking with TIL sun re-
porter upon League matters, ho expressed him.
self as being in doubt AS to how the office OF tho
President OF the League would be decided at tho
next election. The increased numerical strength
of the organization in tho various divisions
the voting forces in all sections, 80 that
candidates for office must exercise great judg.
ment in their support or reJectnent Of all
measures to insure their success to office. In
the West, Raymond says. the League Is taking
on n big boom, and the feeling is strong. that
somo Of the leaders in the organization should
hail from that section.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27
News from the Horse world.

The racing season Of the Jersey city Driving Club
end this week with u two days meeting, begin
ming to-day. The club has offered $500 IN purses.
and has received quite . number VI notable entries
for the fouT classes,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27
Gossip OF the Hing.

Jack Downey, tho IIrooklyn hoIeT. and Black Grtno
or CINCINNATI signed articles yesterday for u twenty
round bout al CHtChw tights.
Frank Ernc OF Buffalo Is contemplating a visit 20
san francisco next month. Frank Limpher. another
bunaIo boxer, Will probably accompany Tne.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27

MEMPHIS, Oct. 26.-The attendance at tho
National Circuit NEE held on the six lap track
at the Coliseum was affected very materially by
the yellow fever. The thirty professional and
one amateur rider of the special train have been
training here for Ave days for the Southern
Thousands OF people have watched the men in
training daily, and have seen tho track records
broken again and again by DR.: Brown. butler,
and eight other riders, yet hardly 1000 persons
saw tho contests. Summaries:
one.Mile Handicap. Professiona-won by Hadneld.
so yards: Saunders, Boston, 1873 yards, second;
Yeates, Memphis, SO yards. third: Coleman. Boston,
40 yards. fourth. Time, . minutes 0 25 seconds.
one Mile Opeu, Professionalism by Nat Butler.
Mertens second. Seaton third. Time, 2 minutes 10 l.5
seconda.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-27
star wilkes ana WINFIELD In Front At Com
binatiOn Park.

BosToS, Oct. P6.-The tide came over tho back
stretch at Combination Park to-day and postponed
the racing until 8 o'clock. Eton and Corbett were
the favortes In the 2:l8 pace, but II waA won by u
rank outsider, star wilkes. Winfield won the 2:l8
pace In straight heats easily. Summarizes: