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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-05
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Esse Bali, Bowling, bicycling, J
Boxing, Races, tic.
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INTERSTATE LEAGUE
Yss!sraaya wlnaeFs-rOled0, payI0n,
Games acknowledging az SpFlaghlts a1i
New Castle at Toledo, Mansfield az fo'l
Wayne, Youngstown Ut Dayton

The usual result attended the meet
ing for the third game between Toledo
and wheeling on the Island park Sat
urday afternoon, The local team played
mai heartrendlng medley mo. 10 In the
yellow Book and at no time was
there a possibility OF Wheeling winning
Ike game. The Toledos jumped on
Garyey's delivery with vim and vlgor
that resulted in 20 hits, with a total OF
III bases. DAILY. the new second base
man OF the Wheeling team, put up
good game and did some tall batting
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-05
WANTED.

TITANTED : DESIRABLE SITE IN
w Wheeling for d manufacturing en-
terprise. VIII occupy about 10 acres. az AZ:
dress ELECTRIC SPECIALITY CO., bSO5
Penn avenue. Pittsburgh Pa. leS
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-05
NATIONAL LEAGUR

Yes.erday's wiRners-Loulsyille, clnoIn-
natl, Chicago.
To-day's games-Boston at Philadelphia,
baltimore at Cincinnati, ST. Louis az Lou
lsvllle, Brooklyn at New York, Cleveland
at Pittsburgh, Washington at Chicago,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-05

The jungles Of
Africa are not the
only places in
the world where
q man courts
death from an
unseen foe. All
the Havages Of all
he bafbarous ma.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-01-09
SPINNERS-WHEELS.

sters from their usual spin. But unlike
many OF her sister cities, Shreveport is
fast coming to the front, not only COM
mercially, but in every respect. and most
aPpreciative to the riders-paved streets.
Every one who enjoys the sport has kept
an anxious eye upon the street improve
ments, but none have dared to venture
bicycle track move, where riders could
spin an hour without endangerlng public
safety, as is the case with all live, up-to-
date cities. There is no reason why
Shreveport should not have good bicycle
tracks. An organization of a wheel club
with strong membership would soon
| put the project on foot.
The South is fast becoming popular as
| training quarters, where there is roads
and tracks to offer. The local tracks are
no longer unknown to racing circles, at
holds several worlds records, pending be-
fore the racing board), and no doubt some
OF the deserved medals would soon be
awarded the riders here were they given
| an opportunity.
Roberts and Shaw, of New Orleans, are
| trying to break the tandem record of the
world, and the Times-Democrat believes
they will succeed within the next three
months.
The big cycle shows at Chicago and
New York this month will be feasts for
every one who is fortunate enough to
attend.
Bids for 10000 bicycles are solicited by
the general postoffice of London, to be
used in suburban postal and telegraph
services.
Texarkana has a wheel club of nearly
100 members, which, we feel safe to pre-
dict, will soon add to that enterprising
city mammoth track. 1t has already
done much in the way of public road i'm
provements.
During the past year there has been
steadily growing tendency toward a more
general use of brakes to wheels. This is
decidedly good change. The clubs and
manufacturers all indorse their use, while
public safety demands it. "The craze for
the light wheel" says the New York
journal, "caused brakes to fall into COM
parative desuetude. Now better sense
prevails" For ordinary usage one feels
much safer, while in touring it is quite
l..
The American Wheelman pays the
South this beautiful compliment:
''The South is no longer deficient in
tracks, and has among the number some
of the fastest in the country. The Louis
vile, New Orleans and Jacksonville tracks
are models of the first class, and Atlanta
is building, as are a number of other
Southern cities. The South will soon
take its place at the head of training Sec
tions, as it should. Its people are hos
pitable and generous, its climate delight
full, and its cities marvels of natural
beauty. When taken together with its
beautiful tracks and excellent accommo-
dations, there are few sections that can
equal it. Its title, Therefore, OF the ma
tional training ground is apropos.''
-
A SURE THING.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-01-09
A SURE THING.

There was another fatal cycle accident
yesterday"
s'Man killed?'
Eyes; you see, a scorcher ran into and
knocked him galleywest; then the rider
dismounted, said he was to blame and
begged the pedestrians pardon. The
coroner said it was heart disease. THE
Wheel.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-01-09
Mada "a Runor Says

gum She viii.
That many a man thinks he is in
it when he Amt.
That the Bale Brothers are reli-
able plasterers and do good work.
That our district attorney looks
'smilin like, as if he is ''layen fur
en-.
That it is the sslittle fellows" who
pay the most taxes, proportion
ately.
That when a fellow gets married
he should certainly pay the
preacher.
That Mr.. S. n. Kerl ey is solid
citizen and will do to rely on in an
emergency.
That DR.. S. H. Hicks has been
quite sick all this week, and SO has
his little girl.
That the levee board business
seems to be wonderfully interest
ing, to some people.
That the Genevieve Orphanage
is an Institution the entire public
can feel an interest in.
That it is all right, but fellow
would sometimes gain more by
keeping his mouth shut.
That Rev. l. Saenger is one Of
the most popular rabbis that has
ever been in Shreveport.
That She believes the Mayor and
police have about put check to the
draymcn's reckless driving.
That drainage is an important
question, and the best attention of
sanitarians should be given it.
That wheels are all right in their
places, but when a fellow gets even
one in his head, he is in a bad way.
That She wonders if Gov. Foster
feels battered over being sustained
t?), in he..Caddo Levee Board mat
ter?
That the public school-house
matter should now receive renew
ed earnestness, and the work
should be pushed forward.
That the mayor says he only
wants the Council to pass one res
olution, which he will frame, that
he will certainly make Rome howl.
That all hands, of The Progress,
have been on the sick list this week
and the indulgence of our readers is
asked, for any short-coming what
ever.
That She is like u number of other
people in Shreveport, sometimes
powerful ready 20 suggest what
others should do. but mighty slow
about doing some of the work Her
SELF.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-01-09

That there are many ways which
are both dark and vain, in LOUISE
ana politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-18
ROUND DOZEN OF ROBBERIES.
Work of Sneak Thieves and Their
Kind Yesterday.

Kind Yesterday.
One dozen robberies were reported to the
police yesterday and today. There vas
| but one case of burglary reported, and that
was committed at the house of Nelson
| Lynn, No. 1908 F street northwest. Sat
| urday night a burglar entered mis- house
through rear window and carried off d
silver sugar shell, number of silver
spoons and a basket of groceries.
John A. Williams. living at No. I2i LIST
street southwest, reported the loss OF
satchel containing six razors, two pairs OF
slippers Two pairs of scissors and other
articles of a BARRIERS outfit His satchel
vas taken from a Chevy Chase car yester-
day and an old one left in it's place.
Charles Baum, 416 7th street. complained
of the theft Of coat. He called colored
man in his store Saturday to help him
move a counter, and when the man left
he took the coat with him, leaving an old
coat in the store.
c. E. Brainard and F. c. Smith each re-
ported the theft of a lamp from his bicycle
Mrs. Virginia Allen, No. 1924 18th street,
complains OF the loss of fifteen pigeons
Trey were taken from her premises Satur-
day night.
The theft of a coat was reported by
| George N. Dorsey of 1919 18th street.
Mrs. s. Uttermehle, No. 1925 Riggs place
reported that butter dish and ham We're
taken from her premises Saturday.
Irene Gross and Bessie Adams. who are
| chamberInaids complain that they were
robbed of 1880 Friday. The money was
| taken from the house where they are en-
| pic yed
| pair of reins, and William r. Bird, 2S4
| Eth street, was robbed of $40.
| A silk skirt was reported stolen from
Mrs. Annie Yudelevitz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-18
CONDENSED LOCALS,

There were nine arrests made Saturday
night for drunkenness. Forty other ar
rests were made for offenses of almost
every description. These included attempt
ed murder. abandonment of child, bigamy
unlicensed dentist, refusing to pay hack
hlre, obstructing alley. fast riding bicycle
vagrancy and disorderly conduct.
Mrs. Susan Williams, colored, thirty-two
years old. was taken suddenly ill in the
yard In rear of her home, No. 923 25th
street northwest, about 9:30 o'clock Satur-
day night The third precinct patrol wagon
was called and she was taken to Columbia
Hospital for treatment
The report of Lieutenant Heffner made
to police headquarters yesterday showed
now careless many people are about fast
ening their doors and windows at night
Two doors and a window were found open
by the officers early yesterday morning
Such carelessness. the police think is an in.
vitation to sneak thieves.
William McGrange living at 80 street
northwest, fell from his bicycle on New
York avenue about 10 o'clock Saturday
night between 9th and 10th streets, and
was severely injured. He struck the ground
with such force that he was rendered un-
conscious. Policeman Laily of the first pre-.
cinct sent him to the Emergency Hospital
where he soon revived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-18
Playing for the Whist Trophy.

The Baltimore Whist Club lost the Amer
lean Whist League cup Saturday evening
at Baltimore to the New Jersey Whist
Club.
The series was forty-eieht boards. and
when these had been played the result
was d tie. Eight extra boards were played,
and the Jerseymen won by two tricks.
The New Jersey team reported promptly
at pm, captained by T. E. Otis, with c.
E. Cameron, F. F. Eagles and H. F. AJ-
mer. After the consultation in regard to
style of play, 1t was announced that the
New Jersey Club adopted the common sense
game, leading king from any king-queen
combination, showing strength. not num-
Der; no trump showing leads, no calling
through the honor; leading fourth best
from king. jack and others, playing in
suits down, indicating weakness in the
suit at all times; American leads modi-
fed, and lying low for all fourth best
leads, discarding from strength when adj
versaries show trump strength and from
weakness when partner has trump
strength
The Baltimores play the long suit game,
with few exceptions namely leading jack
from king. queen. jack in trumps. regard
less of number; jack instead of fourth best
from king. jack. ten, X. X Adopting the
C. A. C.'s style of play reverse discard in
plain suit means strength in that suit.
calling through honor turned with eight
and nine, thus modifying the Hamilton
play, which club uses queen, nine and eight
as calling cards.
The New Jersey team has defeated the
strong Brooklyn team in three contests.
and to beat Taylor. Elwell, Hatch and
Weems requires not only strong play. but
unexceptional team work. Milton c. Work
was present, and referred the last half of
the match. Duvall acting in the first half.
Many of the frames were played over in
the next room. Work and Walls playing
for New Jersey. against two Of the Balti-
more players, playing for the home club,
and the opportunities offered the Balti-
mores were anywhere from one to four
tricks on a dozen frames.
At the finish of the first half of the
match Baltimore was three tricks ahead.
The players and their guests adjourned to
the hotel for dinner. Play was resumed at
pm, ard at the end of the thirtieth board
New Jersey was two tricks ahead.
1t is a well-known fact that Baltimore
has three or four players who are eight or
ten tricks stronger than some of those
that played on the team. There was no one
mere hearty in the congratulation than
Baltimores captain.
The winners meet the Brooklyns Saturday
to defend the trophy won from the Balti-
n1ores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-18
DEFENDS THE BOOK,

Mr.. SpOffOrd Talks About the Morals
of LES Niscrables."
In regard to the barring out from the Ii
braries in several of the cities on account
of its alleged immoral tendencies Victor
Huso's immortal work. Les Miserables,"
Assistant Librarian of Congress Spofford
said to The Star reporter today:
Il have found no reason to question the
morality of Les MiscraDie In fact, it
may be said of most of Victor Hugos
writings that they have high moral pur-
pose, distinguishing him toto caelo' from
SO many of the modern French writers of
fiction.
The extraordinary Imagination and
force of language 50 often met in Hugos
style doubtless contributes to a certain crit
zeal distrust of his Judgment and modera-
ton. He is an intensely radical reformer
In the domain OF politics and sociology, and
advocates theories liable to be miscon-
sirued, and sure to be unpopular. Full of
errors as his writings may be- he has al
ways maintained the highest standard as a
literary artist and a man of high purpose,
as well profound convictions.
I'm that remarkable novel, Les Miser-
ables," one of the greatest of the romantic
school of fiction, Hugo has always been q
pronounced adversary of the old classic
school in fiction and the drama, and con-
slider him at the head of the modern school.
great novel contains many paradoxes and
startling theories, but as to its moral quail
ity. he has himself set a high mark in cal
culating the sentiment which | give from
memory, but nearly in his own words: In
pursuing as an end of life that favorite OBJ
ject of mankind. happiness, we forget the
true object of life-duty.'
"On this question, SO interesting to all
readers. let any one compare the novels Of
Victor Hugo with those of Alexander Du-
mas, pere. and certainly the balance Of
taste and Gecency will be found on the side
of Hugo. Scattered through the Dumas
novels. which are certainly lively and en-
PERTAINING enough to suit the most exact
ing, there are to be found salacious pic
moral Judgment.
I'm Victor Hugo's writings there may be
a freedom of expression more consonant
with French tastes and habits than with
the practice of our pest English writer's,
but the ethical aim of the writer is always
manifest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-18
SUBMIT THEIR ESTIMATES.
The Commissioners Transmit State
ment to Treasury Department.

lne COMMISSIONER Stute.
ment to Treasury Department.
In submitting their estimates of the
amount required for the support of the
District during the next fiscal year, the
Commissioners, in a letter to the Secretary
of the Treasury today, say:
THE Commissioners of the District of
Columbia herewith transmit their esti-
mates of the appropriations that will be
needed for the support of the government
of said District for the fiscal year to end
June 30, 1899, amounting to s1,93S, 52f. Id,
payable out of the general revenues, and
S140, SILL, payable out of the revenues of
the water department of said District.
They also transmit estimates CT the rev.
enues of said government for said year
exclusive of the receipts of the water de-
partment, together with schedules OF pro-
| posed work on sundry streets, avenues and
roads.
THE revenues, as estimated by the as
SCISSOR and auditor. consist of receipts from
general taxes and miscellaneous sources,
amounting to $3.50 1893. and $4,000 OF
which the auditor estimates will be The
surplus of the District revenues the
3Oth day of June 1898. subject to appro-
priation, and So 900 of unexpended bal
| ances of appropriations"
With this letter is also transmitted n
schedule of the county roads and 81 burban
! streets which are to be improved.
The list presented below comprises only
| the additions which were made to the
schedule, printed in The Star of October
3:
For paving Spruce street LIE Droit Park.
| from Larch street to Florida avenue, 5000.
For paving street extended from
| Florida avenue 10 Massachusetts avenue,
$1,000.
For Paving HareM God avenue from Maple
| to Spruce streets, 5000.
For grading and regulating Trinidad ave-
nue. from Florida avenue to NJ street,
$1,000.
For grading and regulating California
avenue, Wyoming avenue, 23d, oath and S
| streets. Belair Heights, $4,000.
For grading T street west from list street
| to LIE Droit avenue 5000
| For grading ana regulating Baltimore
street, from Columbia road to Cincinnati
| street, $1,000.
For grading and regulating Goth street
| from Mintwood place to the Adams Mill
road, entrance to the Geological Park,
| provided the owner thereof shall dedicate
| the spaces for widening and extending said
street within the limits named for conform
| ity with the recorded plans of highway
| extension, 5000.
For grading and paving Kenyon street
between 18th and 18th streets. 5000.
For grading and regulating Kenesaw ave
rue and Park road, continuing improve
ment, $4,000.
Grading and crawling odd and 2ith
streets, Langdon, 81, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-18
sonville. 2.s4; Savannah, 2.e4; Gainesville

sonville. 2.34; Savannah. 2.64; Gainesville
Fla. 100.
During the twenty-four hours ending s
am. Sunday-Concordia, 2.5s Jupiter, 1.5O
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide. 7:1s am. and $50 pm.
hlgh tide, 1890 am and 1852 p.m
Tomorrow-Low tide. sos am and 7:5G
p.m; high tide, 20 am. and 1:38 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 6:13 am; sun sets.
5:17 pm.
Moon rises, 1858 pm. Moon reaches last
quarter at 4:OS pm. today.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 6:14 am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 6:25 p.m.: ex-
tlnsuishing begun at 5:222 am The lighting
Is begun one hour before the time named.
arc lamps lighted at 6:10 pm; extin-
guished at 5:37 am.
Condition of the Water,
Temperature and condition of water at g
am: Great Falls, temperature, 81: condi-
tlon. 30; receiving reservoir, Temperature
10; condition at north connection. SO: con-
dlt1on at south connection, 80; distributing
reservoir, temperature, 81; condition at in
huent gate house SO; eff1uent gate house SO.
Temperature for Tvventy-Four Hours.
The following are the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau for
tne past twenty-four hours, beginning at
o'clock yesterday afternoon:
October II, 4 pm, SO; p.m.. 80. mid
night, &c. ' N
October is. am, Al; 8 am. 40: - m
90, and p.m., So.
Maximum, 60, at 3 pm, October II: mini
mum, 80, at am, October 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-18
NORTHWEST SUBURBS.
Proceedings. of Cftizens' Association
Held Mt TenleytOMn.


Held Mt TenleytOwn.
There was a meeting of the Citizens
Northwest Suburban Association Saturday
evening at the Tenleytown town hail. with
Charles c. Lancaster, the president, in the
chair. and DR.. j. w. Chappell officiating as
secretary. The report of Chief Paris of
the fire department, asking for the appro-
priation of $4,000 for the erection of a
suitable engine house in the county and
the equipment of same, was commended.
Information was also received that the
Commissioners had inserted clause in
the appropriation bill asking for funds to
place incandescent electric lights on Abe
marie street, Woodley Lane road, Pierce
Mill road and Grant road, and also Con-
necticut avenue extended.
A resolution was adopted directing the
executive committee to look into the mat
ter OF street extension, as proposed by the
Commissioners, and recommend such
changes as deemed advisable. The meet
ing adjourned to meet about the middle of
next month, but before this was done the
president appointed the following commit
tees:
On roads and police-Major George A.
Armes, Thomas w. Buckley. Thomas T.
Hurdle and John Mullen.
Electric lights-Col. Robert I. Fleming.
]. Mcbride Sterrett, w. L. Grouse and
Morris Hacker.
Water main and sewerage-Col. T. L.
Holbrook, Joseph Curran, Geo. B. Mullen
ard James o. Taylor
Fire observation-disclosures s. Jones, Dr.
Charles B. Richardson. William Poor and
]. H. Wendell.
Public schools-Dr John w. Chappell.
William B. Ireland, Charles A. Becker.
Andrew Payne and William M. Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-18
WILL NEED PISTOLS THERE
Two Gold Hunters Permitted tn n
tain Their Weapons.

Two GoAd Hunters Permitted to Re-
tain Their Weapons.
This Is an action I have never before
taken since 1 have been on the bench >.
stated Judge K.mball today in the Police
Court as he directed that loaded pistols
found In the possession of George Auld
and Fred Green be returned to the owners.
Il make the exception. however, on the
statement of these men that they will
absolutely need the weapons at the place
they say they are going.
Aud and Green were arrested Saturday
night near the Twining City freight yards
by Policeman Arnold. and in large bum
die carried by each was found a pistol. A
charge of carrying concealed weapons was
placed against them.
In court today the defendants declared
that they are on their way to the Klon-
dixie country In quest of gold. They have
been working in railroad shop in Bos-
ton. they said. but being thrown out of
employment decided to make their way to
the Alaska gold fields. If possible.
Judge Kimball accepted, their expiana-
lions. dismissed the case and returned the
pistols, as stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-18

Large Increase I'm Requests for Sick
Leaves.

Large Increase I'm Requests for Sick
Leaves.
There was an interesting discussion at
the meeting of chiefs of division in the
office of the commissioner of pensions this
morning. Some time ago Commissioner
Evans intimated that if there were intern
perate persons in the pension office, he
had been told when taking charge of that
big establishment, it would be well for
them TO join the Jonadabs or at least to
cover up their tracks SO that he could not
discover that they ever lost their sea legs.
This reform went so far that chiefs of di-
vision in order to set good example, have
Sustained from entering a saloon since Mr..
Evans has been commissioner. Lately re-
ports have been received that great guam
titles of whisky bottles have been found In
closets and obscure corners of the pension
office building, and the inference has been
that the contents of these bottles have been
consumed during Office hours.
1t has SO happened that the presence of
whisky bottles has been accompanied with
a remarkable number Of applications for
sick leave. So numerous have these appli-
cations been that it is said the sick rate in
the pension office Is as large as that of a
city in which a malignant and contagious
disease is raging. Commissioner Evans has
put this ard that together and at the
chiefs meeting today gave instructions that
before a sick leave is granted the chief ap-
proving it must be satisfied that it is in no
way connected with the stock of black
bottles that have been discovered in the
building. In the future sick leaves in the
pension office will be carefully scanned
and are to be granted only when the chiefs
are satisfied that the illness was brought
about by violations of the laws of health
other than Indulgence in stimuantS.
humorous clerk at the pension Office
has suggested that the presence of the
black bottles is an evidence that clerks en-
6eavor to stimulate themselves up to the
highest possible point. that they may
do the most and best work possible for the
government. but this view of the case is
not generally accepted.