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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20
ClcricnI orders for lS0S

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an
nounces that the issue of clerical orders will
be continued for 1898 on The same lines As
in effect at present Application blanks may
be obtained OF ticket agents, snd same should
reach the General Office by December 20
Orders will be issued only on individual ap.
piication Of clereymen. to be made on blanks
furnished by the company
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20

1t is easy TO catch \ cold and just as easy to
get rid OF It il you commence early to use
Oac Minute Cough Cure. 1t cures coughs.
colds, bronchitis, pneumonia and ali throat
aud Jung troubles. IT is pleasant TO take,
rsle to use and sure to cure. Charles Il
Lennon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20
FOR SALE Or RENT.

EoR SALE OR RENT.-Large BRICK
Il HOUSE, situated Oh southwest corner oil
fired and Cameron streets all modern con-
venieuces, and in first class condition. Ap-
civ to NJ r. HARLOW s. CO,
decd 2w 1O7 south Royal street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20
RUCKLIN's ARNICA sALvE.

THE BEST SALvE IN the world ioi
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
ions, and positively cures Piles, or nc
>ay required. 1t Is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For see by
Err cot ] !. Alien
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20

Clerical Pcrmi;s---s outhern Railway
The Southern hallway Company has in.
structed its conductors and ticket agents
that pending the preparation of minister's
permits for 1893, those for the current yosr
win be extended TO JannarY 81 1S9S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20

EoR RENT.-oFFICE, second floor. over
L e. H Lunt's, corner Fairfax and King
streets. Will be rented cheap if taken at
once. Apply to American Building and Lean
Association, No. 303 King street.
noy17 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20
Leave Washington.
Leave Alexandria.

n. B. Same schedule Sundays, commencing
8 30 q. M
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS-STEAM-
ER WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon
days 1T 90 a. NJ, and Alexandria at 8 90
q. r., for landings as far as Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays az same hours for
St. Clements Bay and Lconardtown.
G. w. RIDLEY, General Manager
JOHN B. PADGET'T, Agent
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z 2. A-azias,.TSz. =. &. I.EaDRsATz4.
=. 2. ~ 'asEATE1. JR, ). 1zADBEArEB
:. j. '.EADBEATEk Il SONS,
HOLES. III. ND RETAIL DRU4GlSI
lU5 s,.1 l07 aonth Fairfax stfeor
Daaiera IL DTugs, Chemicals, Parent Mec.l.
ainas, Paint, ''.ls, Dye Stufs, spices, nzug
sls.e' Fancy Gou7s and Specialties.
Wholesale agcI- q in Northern Virginia TO-
J. G. Ayers haoic. nos and John Lucas & Co. :.
Tmte.. Gloss and Prepared PaiAts, &c.
Manufacturers Of Standard Pharmaceutical
corporations.
re have made large additions 70 our stoc4
ard are buying leadii..; Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals dIc., direct from the manufacturers.
We arc therefore enabled to supply the trade
with al goods usually carried by weii-sp-
pointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE OF
prices as low az those given By the best houaes
u larger cities. All goods forwarded By first
Il sight OF express after receipt of order.
2rcInptness is our specially. We guarantee
the parity OF ali drugs furnished. Corrc-
spcrGence invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20

ARNoLD's BRoMo-CELERY. Try thi,
uurivaled remedy for Headaches, Neurslgia
Sleepleszness 10 cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20

WASHINGTON. d. C., Dec IA, 1897.
THE ANIMAL MEETING of the stock
L holders of the HARLES SCHNf IDBa
BAKING COMPANY. for the election of a
board of directors to serve for the ensuing
year. and for other business, will be held at
the Hotel Fleisch mann, Alexandra, Virginia,
on WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, January .,
1898, at o'clock. The transfer books viii
be closed for ten days before the meeting.
CHARLES SCHNEJDEB, President.
FRANK NJ. FIROB, Secretary.
dac1 e RI
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Alexandria @azsttf,
MONDAY EVENING. DEC 20. 1897
CHRISTMAS sUPERsTITIoNs.

CHRISTMAS SUPERSTITIONS.
Its very uplucky to go in aje~eliy
store with your wile-aiso, NEST any
kind Of ore.
is very uulucky TO rave thirteen
children in your family during the
Christmas season.
Il is very unlucky to look q GIT faith
er in the mouth.
1t is sure sign of hunger and wart
if YOU forget to give the cook pane
some present.
Il is considered very evil omen TO
give $50 pres9p on sl5 salary.
To give dear, dear friend 50 COLO
ne ded cane and get in return chi
ne e.sik handkerchief worth 81 ceots
i u sign that you Will wildly end-avoi
to present yoursel; with series Q;
swift kicks.
/ is Jnsidered very evil omen to
h I'VE your wife present you with Dox
OF cigars on Christmas morning. IRE
only Known way 20 avert this evil Is to
let the stove smoke the cigars.
l. is sure sign Of a storm TO KISS
pretty girl under the mistietoe and pre-
tend you mistcok her for your wife.
This combustion cannot be beaten, Tor
YOU lose going and coming.
To see the new moon over your right
shoulder is sign OF good luck. To SEE
seven new moons and / ,3S4 62l Stars L
sign you have fallen Of the steT-!ad
der while decorating the CArlsmsa Iree
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20
MEETINGS.

TIME ANNUAL MEETING of the Stock.
i h ldcrs of THE WASHINGTON AMI
ALEXANDRIA TURNPIKE COMPANY
is c;led for MONDAY. January 3rd, 1898
It 1 o'clock a. M, at the Office of the Wash.
ington Southern Railway Company, corner OF
Cameron and Favette streets, Alexandria,
Va Election for five directors, a Clerk and a
treasurer same day and place.
ALBERT HEWSON, Clerk.
Gec11 24&ian1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20

STEEPLE JACKS AWFUL DROP =
George w. Mckay, one OF the b=s'
known master painters in Providence
R. l., fell headlong from steepl.
lacks chair, so feet from the grouod,
ca Saturday and wss killed. Mckal
bad climbed steeples and walked all
over the sides ofthe Hottest structure
in Rhode Island. Saturday while ne
was at work on the lofty walls OF tn
Providence Brewing Compsny's builc-
ing, enc ofthe ropes broke. When he
secured difficult contract, where great
courage was required in climbing, Ac-
Kay preferred TO take the risk ra'ber
tnan ask his journe ymen. He VS. 90
years old, and lefs wife aud four
children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20
RAILROADS.
NTAsHINGToN, ALEXANDRIA AND
w MOUNT VERNON RAILROAD.
In Effect November II, 1897.
FOE WASHINGTON

FVh WtkoLII-NUIV-Ns
Leave Alexandra, corner King and Royal
Streets also stops at King and Washington,
King and Payne streets, week days. at . 90
Is 25, 50, 20 texpress), 7 45 (expressl
8 90, s 20 express. 8 30 (express), 9 90,
9 80, 100 90. ! 1 Oh and Il A., a. IN Tex
press), and II %, 90 texpress), 1O5,
2 90, 2 40 3 90 (eN press. 3 go. 4 -, IS
(eSpress), 5 60, : 30 (expre=s), . II, 6 10
express, 6 25, Z 90 7 Is (oxprcss), 10.
9 49, 10 l 5 and II Is p. N
Suadays-7 90, \ 90. 8 co 40, 10 30
u ID a. no.. | = o. noon, II -, so, , ),
3 90. 3 40, 30. 5 10, 6 90. 8 45, 30
s 10, 8 IS. 10 Is and II 5 p. II.
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STEAmEHS.


IETAaHINGTON STEAMBOAT COM.
w PANY (IAIMITEO.)
CHEAP AND PLEASANT EXCURSIONS.
Bound Trip, 10 Cents.
On and after September 11th 1897. and unit
further notice the following ferry schedule
will be in force:
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-EoR RKNT OR LEASE.

The BUILDING on the northeast come,
ofEng and Union streets, the best stand in
the city for grocery. Possession given CD
the first of May. Apply at this office.
AMI tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20
SALE OR RENT.

The comfortable FRAME DWELLING on
the east side of st. Asaph street, between
Cameron and Qneen streets. Bath room, gas,
ere. Apply at thi Office oct19 If
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FOR ALEXANDRIA.

Leave Washington, from the corner Of
Pennsylvania avenue and 1875 street, week
| days, 6 30, 7 O5, 7 30 (exprcssl, 5 90
! s 80. 80, 8 80, 10 90 (express), IL o.
! and II As q. N. II 05 (expressJ II 20
rs, AS, , 05 (express), , 40, 3 20, 3 80
! (express), Is (express) so 5 %. 5 2U
| lexpress), 5 40, 6 05, 6 30 O6. 8 %,
! 9 90, 10 90, II 20 and II SO D. N.
Sundays As, 8 40, 8 45. 10 80, II 3
a. ID 1 . 90 noon, and II 40, 1 80, 10,
300. 345. 40, SIS, 600, 6 As,
80 S15. 9 90. 10 90 and II 20 p. m.
FOR MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon week
Gays, at 7 OF, s 35, 10 81, II 80 q. ~.
and II 81, Al. , 30. 4 43 aud I 40 p M.
Sundays 20 and 10 20 a. NJ, ID 30.
2 80, 35 and 16p pm.
Leave Mount Vernon, week days, at 40,
IA and II Ii q. IN. and II 40, 33
2 40, 4 10, 5 80 and 20 D. M
Leave Mount Vernon, Sundays, at 8 90
and IL 25 a. w. and 40, 5 80, 20 and
90 p m.
Leave Arlington Junction for Arlington
and Rosslyn hourly.
Baggage checked free at King and Royal
streets, Alexandria, and 1915 and Pennsyl-
rania Avenue, Washington, for persons hold
ing first class tickets Bicycles 25 cents each.
Parcel express.
Communication tickets are sold at the Offices
of the Mt. Vernon Railroad, Royal and King
strets at the following rstes:
Fare. Alexandria to Washington, Is cents;
rourd.trip. % cents. Communication rates /.
Quarterly tickets, $12.56; monthly tickets,
*4.65; school tickets, $40; family trip
tickets, So. package tickets, 80 cents. At
ter 90 p N. to Riverside Is cents round
trip
q. z. ABBOT. GEO. 2. PHILLIPS.
General Manager. General Passenger Agt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20

YsNHE COLUMBIA NATURAL LITHIA
L WATER, the best water for the sick :;
pure, clear and heslth giving, analysed by
Prof E. r. Fristoe, of Columbian University.
rrof Clifford Richardson, Chemist of the
District of Columbia, Rev. J. W. Fox, Chemist;
OF Georgetown College, and Prof W NJ.
Gray, Bacteriologist of Providence Hospital
CBl and get samples at
WAKEFIELD & HALL'S,
General Agents, Alexandria, Va
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1898 THE SUN. l
BALTIMORE. MD.


BALTIMORE, MD.
The Sun publishes ali the news, but it does
TO. allow Its columns to be degraded by un-
clean, immoral or purely sensational matter.
Edtoraliy, The un is the consistent and
unchsnging champion and defender of pcpu.
lar rights and interests against political ma
chimes ard monopoies of every character.
Independent in all things, extreme in mono.
1t is for good laws good government and
good order
BY mail Fifty Cents month. Six Dollars
a year.
TIE BALTIMORE WEEKLY Sun.
The Weekly Sun publishes all the news of
esch week, giving mplete accounts OF all
events of interest throughout the world. The
Weekly sun is unsurpassed as al agricultural
paper Its market reports, poultry depart
men. and veterinary columns are particular.
" vaiuable to country readers.
One Dollar year Address.
A. s. ABEL COMPANY,
Publishers and Proprietors,
BALTIMORE, Md.
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NOTICE.

The annual meeting OF the stockholders of
the GIO GE w. KNOX EXPRESS COM
PANY will be held at ? d. N. THURSDAY,
January Ct, 1898, at the Office of the com
p4ny, No 212 King street, Alexandria, Va.
CHARLES Z. VAN ARSDALE.
doc7 I'm Secretary.
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WIASHISGT9N. sRLINGT sED
w FILL, CHURF II RtIIW ".
PANY To- FORT MYER And 4ll IEG.
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DL.UGGAsTa.

g. .siISHlTl 1872.
z 2. -. A-,sias,TSz. !. &. I.EaDRsATzA.
=. 2. 1i.4 .l5z:ATE1. JR, ). 1zADBEArEB
- , u IAlfIN PM, = .,I,kf1
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dec15 3Os
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
SOME TURF GOSSIP.

Turfmer had much to interest them Yesterday.
MANY Of them visited the racetracks, but, on ac-
count of the lump goins they were compelled %
NO content with work al half speed.
English customs are gaining ground every day at
,ba racetrack Several Of the trainers and some
NJ the owners wear breeches and leSgings and ride
horses during the morning hours. David Gideon
annears 20 great advantage In boots and brooches.
George Smith. Walter Rollins. a. J. Joyner ana
others are following Gideons lead. 1t might be
well for the turf If the owners and trainers would
have their stable employees and stable lads wear
the Newmarke, style OF clothes, thereby insurlng
uniformity Of dress. In addition to giving the stable
lads a presentabie appearance In the paddock.
The Metropolitan Turf Club held meeting yes
terday that was largely attended. The liberal ele-
ment was in the majority. ard the ''ncke-in-the-
slot" faction extremely quiet. The members
were in favor Of doing everything in their power
10 aid the turf. Several addresses were made by
men familiar with the racing situation II the
racing associations meet the members half way
and are liberal I'm their ideas the Metropolitan
Turf club. the prosperity of the turf is likely to
he greatly increased.
The Aqueduct meeting may he put down a
success before the gates are opened The manage
meni should give liberal purses. With fair weather
large crowds may be safely anticipated.
David Gideon has teegraphed to Henry Martin.
who will ride for him this year. TO Join the stable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
COMMANDER BOOTH TUCKER AT HOME

Nearly three thousand persons. including so'diers
Of the Salvation Army and their sympathizers as
sembled I'm the main hall at the Army headquar-
ters. IN West Fourteenth-st. last night to welcome
home from his recent tour in the West Commander
Booth-Tucker. Several speeches Of welcome were
made by officers of the Army. which were followed
Francisco he was met by the president OF the
Chamber of Commerce. and at his invitation al
dressed gathering Of business men called 10 dis-
As a result OF his speech on that occasion COM
mttce OF fifteen members OF the Chamber or COM
mcrcc appointed TO cooperate with the saliva
ton Army I'm assisting the poor In chicago ne
asked TO talk over plans OF n similar nature
by the Commercial Club Of that city.
The Commander introduced CAPTAIN Vincent ana
his wife. who about to start for the Argentine
Republic 10 prosecute the work OF the Army IN
the South American country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF WAR.
JAMES S. MARTIN. OF VERMONT. SELECTED BY
THE PRESIDENT.

JAMES S. MARTIN. OF VERMONT. SELECTED BY
THE PRESIDENT.
Washington. April Is (SpecaD-.A selection for
the office Of Assistant Secretary Of War was def
nitely agreed or to-day. The President has in
formed Secretary Alger that he has decided on
James S Martin. of Vermont for this place
Mr. Martin is the fourth Republican to whom the
Office has been rendered Messrs Meiklejohn and
COwen. Of Omaha, and Colonel +. D. Grant. OF
New-York having declined to accept. 1t is not
positively known II Mr.. Martin will accept He
was in the city last Saturday. and then said that
ne would. He Is q personal friend Of Senator Proc
tor who with Senator Morrill, recommended his
appointment. Little Is known here of MIR Martin.
Secretary Alger said to-day that he per-
sonally acquainted with his prospective assistant.
From what he had heard OF his character and abil-
ity. however. he thought his qualifications for his
new duties were OF high order Mr.. Martin is "A
lawyer Of Bratteboro and has several times been
"a member of the Legislature of his State. For
session he Speaker of the House. He was one
Of the early enthusiastic Mckinley men I'm Yer
mont. In the State Convention which instructed
delegates to the National Convention he made
stirring speech for Mr.. Mckinley This speech had
great effect the convention and had much in
fuence the final decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14

70 retire from tennis For the last few years Mr.
Neel and his brother, s. II. Neel. have been the
hope OF the West In the annual struggle for Ma
tional lawn tennis honors at Newport The two
brothers have represented this section OF the coun.
try i'm the double championship matches against
the best Eastern experts. and have succeeded IN
putting the West equal footing IN play WIZ
the East. They were beaten by small margin the
first three years but last season. by the best double
play ever seen at Newport, they captured the hrst
United States tennis championship ever brought 10
Chicago. In singles Carr Nee has been looked on
the mainstay of the West.
Mr. Neel gives as the reason for his retirement
the summer course of study he Is about 10 take
up In the School OF Mines at Iioughton; Mich. ne
toirna ment and thinks IL he finds IL possible to
DO So that he will perhaps defend his title OF West
champion. although that Will he the ohiy play
Inc . will 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14

If your child looks upon SCOTS
Emulsion as Cod.liver Oil and is re-
PEELED by it, begin with part Of a
teaspoonful in twice the quantity of
water, and it will take it and relish it
as though it were milk. There is no
food or medicine for children of from
three or four to ten or twelve years
of age which equals SCOTS Emulsion
for putting color into the cheeks, en-
riching the blood and bringing COM
fort and good nature. Book about it
free.
Navv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
SEIZURE OF ARNOH PLANS r"0' 0''O
srv,roR CHANDLER INTRODUCES BILLS AZ -
ING TO THE BETHLEHEM AND OA"
Src;1E COMPANIES


x,ton Anril Ex-senator Chandler 'o-u"y
s,ad bis bills empowering the oecie'"i'
.na Navv TO take possession of the ar'noi 49,
49,. Do,hlehem and the Carnegie co"P
- or. two OF the bills. one applying " ' -
49, ,rstitutions the provisions being 'iie .
- asas Senator Chandler says II Is co',,'
800 that only the Bethlehem WORKS s" ro
49,, unless in case of necessity, when INC "a
80 rlort NAV also be seized Inc piihoiPat o
10, NJ the bill authorizes and dlrec'S tic 90.
go ~ the Navy forthwith TO take Pos9e@.
euch land. buildings and machinery "S ~ IT,
tho armor- making plant Of the TWO coiNp''
a.. directed "to hold and use such iaho' ou"e
ond machinery for a period or time
erahIa said Secretary TO manufacture az INC ~
embraced by said plant such portion as ne may pc
a, there 10 manufacture Of the armor-piate ne.S
cary for the completion of the partnerships ma
hama Illinois and Wisconsin, now In process Vi
construction for the United States. ana 'hereai'e
IN return the possession of said land. buildings ana
macbinery to said Bethlehem Iron Company 10 oe
beld nv said company its own property, as IL the
taking hereby authorized had not been mace am
The aforesaid taking holding and using OF saiI
iand buildings and machinery by the said seer
go ~ The Navy for the purpose aforesaid, snd
Re deemed 10 be taking thereof for the pubic use
~ Tho United States under an obligation 10 iake
9,st comnensation therefor. In accodanc with the
kS,h Amendment to the Constitution.
The hills provide for the adjudication OF any
claims that may arise against the Government our
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
OFFER TO REPUBLICAN, SENATOR'S.

PROPOSITION OF THE COMBINE FOR FILLING
COMMITTEE VACANCIES.
Washington, April l3.-The Republican Senators
were Informed to-day through their subcommittee
Of the proposition OF the Democratic Populist- Sill
yer Republican coalition for the assignment Of
Senators 10 the committee vacancies. The PROPOSE
ton was for the Republicans 10 NIL the vacancies
caused by the retirement Of Senators chosen as
p,nublicans I'm the last Congress and for the allied
forces 10 nll the other places The matter was
AIKEN under consideration by The Republican sub
c@mmittee consisting OF Senators Mcmillan. Gal
Iingor ana Carter but no decision was reached cN-
M 10 refer the entire subject 10 the fun Repub
licnn Committee on Committees
Ttcre is much difference Of opinion among Re
puhiican Senators 10 the aby OF accept
ne the uroposition and II Is possible that caucus
~, VII he NECESSARY TO reach Anal conclusion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
TIE RUSIE SQUABBLE UNSETTLED.
NOTHING DONE DESPITE ANOTHER fHoLoN"ho
SESSION OF THE BASEBALL MAGNATEs-
JtrROIC MEASURES TALKED OF.

There was another protracted session OF the club
or,rars of the National Baseball League at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday The meeting lasted
from 80 to p. m. and when an ad)ourhh'e'i, was
,a,,or president Young announced that nothing
had been done The question at issue was the
souabble between the present manager or the New
york professionals and Rusie the pitcher The
a,ber eleven clubs did all they could 10 settle tne
S;csoncos hetween the player and the club bu
without success. 1t said That all the cIups
,arn thoroughly disguised with the manner In
rbicb hasehall has been conducted in this city IN
the last two years, and 1T was hInted tnat , some
while the general public is becoming more ana
more dissatisfied with baseball management. anu
The chances for a successful baseball season Ill tis
civ are growing DINNER each day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
Notes for The Tribune by Pisbury and sho-

Notes for The Tribune by Pillsbury and Sho-
walter
(a) Inferior to 10 R-R as In the second game OF the
match The text In connection with the following
premature
tb L. XIX ., at once. appears better
0) IL. Q-Kt3. Q-Kt3 3; Il XIX !. Q < Q; 10 T g.
X RIB f6 RIB. appears to preserve about an equal
ity. the doubled Pawns offset by the Isolated
Rocks Pawn and the open flies. .
Id After 10 Kt r. =. * Kt: 20 r X = (ch). Xxx;
81. Ok. BxP 90. B-R5, era; 90 p r. u;
Black escapes the Queens side and the two minor
pieces than equivalent for the Rock and Pawn
(e) After 20. B-R D. Q-Kt; 81. + X Kt, b x +; -
BxR RxB the position Is the same as at Whites
twenty-third move.
% have kept the Queens. the ending is dc
cdedly In Black account OF the two Bishops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
SALE OF THE J. J. AsTOR HORSES.

The sale OF the J. j. Astor horses from the Fern
cliff Farm took place yesterday at the American
Horse Exchange. The bidding was fairly good.
although Manager Armstrong OF the Ferncliff
Farm refused to part with Confident Shot Courier
and Sunbeam Confident Shot knocked down
IN Richard Brothers for 500 but the sale was OBJ
iocted TO by MIR Armstrong. The management was
in no wise 10 blame for Mr.. Armstrong; action,
and succeeded In securing fair prices for the lots
tbut were really sold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
WHERE A COLLEGE MAN MAY RACE

Baltimore. April 10 (SpeciaD.-Chairman Mott TO-
dav gave decision the question as TO whether
a college man who races at college not at MS
home and also at his home distance away Is
hound nv the regulation prohibiting amateurs from
connecting more than 100 miles from home MI.
Mott saws that while the man represents MS col
iege he is allowed to under the coiiege rules
hit when he completes in other races he must oDey
the rule requiring him not to race OUTSIDE the
Inn, ila INIT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
NEWARK PLAYS Up TO THE GIANTS.

The New-York professionals had narrow escape
from, defeat at the hands Of the pony team from
Newark Yesterday The contes; was played at the
Polo Grounds with the usual empty bench accom-
nanjment The home team escaped defeat pv Il
,,tt:n rally In the last ha,f OF the ninth inning by
scoring two runs The score;
n. u. F..
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