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The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1897-01-15
FLYING SIGNALS OF DISTRESS.
Large Sighted OF White
head. Near Halifax.

Halifax, Jan. 1O.-A large steamer was
sighted off Whitehead late this afternoon
flying signs of distress. a heavy snow
storm prevented the near approach of
%schooners and small boats started out to
her, and at dark the unknown vessel was
firing rockets. 1t is thought it is either
the steamer Damara, overdue here some
days from Cardiff, or the State of Georgia
from Dantzic, for Halifax.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1897-01-15
CHARGE OF MURDER AGAINST HIM
George III. Thomas Taken East to
Answer for an Assault.

1ass w
Answer for nm Assault.
Olympia, Wash, Jan. 10.-George H.
Thomas of Garnet county,, Kansas, is
now on his way east In charge of Sheriff
p. +. Keeney, charged with numbering a
15-year-old girl. Thomas was captured
by Marshal McQuade of I%ssaquah, King
county, New Years day, living with the
family of his sister, Mrs. Robert Reed,
a prominent resident of Preston. 1t is
alleged that in the early part of Novem-
her Thomas, who was u leading musician
of Garnett, Kan, enticed Gertrude Bard,
daughter of a prominent citizen, away
under a promise of marriage. December
Is the girl died after making a full con-
fession. Thomas left before she died. He
believes he is going back to be tried on a
charge of assault, the fact of the girls
death having been kept from him.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1897-01-15
PERKINS SEES VICTORY IN SIGHT
California Senator Has II ajOrity
Of GalnuS Nnfnn

OF C.lucus Votes.
Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 10.-Partisans of
Senator Perkins now claim a victory for
him Tuesday on the first ballot for United
States senator. The illness Of Assembly,
men Moultrle, Shanahan and Burnett VIII
reduce the number necessary to a choice
from GIL to less han 60, md as 60 members
arc bound by their caucus pledges there
seems little doubt that the claims are cor
rect, even if Messrs. Burnett and Shana-
han should recover sufficiently to be pres
emit.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1897-01-15

Geneva, N. Y, Jan. 10.-Professor Brooks
announces observations of an enormous SIM
spot now on the face of the sun and visible ia
the naked eye through a smoked glass. 1t is
a remarkable solar disturbance coming at the
minimum period of sun spots. Professor
Brooks is photographing the phenomenon with
a large telescope.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1897-01-15
,Iohnstn,vn Mills to Start.

Johnstown, Pa, Jan. I0.-The Johnstown
Steel and Motor Works, after a six weeks
shut down, will resume work tomorrow. The
Cambria rail mill No. /. the II and 16-inch mills
and the scrap mill will resume work this
week, giving employment to many idle men.
steel mills were put in blast.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1897-01-15
Advancement for nisbop Keane

Rome, Jan, l0.-It is now certain that BishoT
keane, formerly of Washington, will be nom,
mated as bishop assistant at the pontifiical
throne, although the nomination has not yet
been Officially made.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1897-01-15

Home for Consumptive Children.
Paris, Jan. III. is reported tina Baron
ess Hirsch will give another 1000, Goo
'rancs (s4p0, 000) to build a hospital for con-
children, on the Rivera.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1897-01-15
Arrivals of Wool In London,

London, Jan. 10.-The arrivals of wool to date
for the first series of colonial wool sales, which
open January 10, aggregate 261. 467 bales.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1897-01-15

you please is the .wite's first word
of Indifference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28
c ARE OF THE PRESS

There is the same carelessness at the
meets of the present season regarding the
press that has always obtained and always
WILL" says Bearings. "A race meet pro-
moter should always take care Of the
press. for 1t is to the reporters that he
looks for proper accounts of his meet. At
Troy, on the New York circuit, no table
and but one chair was provided for the
half-dozen Dress representatives. There
was one typewriter In the party, and that
was placed on the one chair, from which a
board was run to the floor for the operator
to sit on while he ground out his reports.
At other places about twenty people be-
sides the reporters were crowded into the
small stands. and these ousted the press
men by crowding over them to sec the nm
ishes. And the people who had no business
there were very indignant because those
who did have business there resented the
Intrusion.
Race meet promoters should see to II
that the press men are placed In q box by
themselves. and that none but working
representatives are there to take the
places. That II all that II necessary to do.
and II the men who send out the reports
can but have plenty OF room they wtli dis
pense with liquid refreshments and cigars. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28
OPEN ENTURY RUN

Already great interest has been manifest
ed in the century run from Washington to
Frederick and return by the League Of
American wheelmen, Sunday. September
T. While the century will be held under
the auspices OF the League Of American
wheelmen, 1t is not to be limited to League
members. The start will be made from 18th
and X streets at 9 o'clock in the morning.
Those arriving later will be permitted to
start, but will be adjudged as starting at
am No one will be permitted to start
later than am.
Two pacemakers will lead the run. No
one will be allowed to pass the pacemakers
Passing them will disQualify the contest
ant in receiving the survivors, medal. No
exceptions will be made to this rule.
Each contestant will be provided with
lime numbered tags. Checkers will be sta
toned at the start, at Olney, Newmarket
and Frederick, Nd. Each contestant VIII
deposit one Of these tags with checker
at each place. one at Frederick upon ar
irving and one on leaving Frederick, and
also one at each place on the return trip
retaining the ninth tag for presentation
when calling for the medal. Any contest
ant failing to deposit a tag at any one OF
the checking stations will not be counted
survivor and will lose all right to the med
al No medal will be given unless the ninth
tag is presented.
A survivors, medal will be presented to
each rider finishing, q silver loving cup to
the Washington club making the best
showing and a silver cup to the visiting
club making the best showing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28
A WELL-KNOWN LOCAL CY-
CLIST.

The current issue of Bearings publishes a
full-length cut of Fred Schade, and has the
following to say about the well-known
young Washington rider:
Zone Of the most consistent riders in the
al.-ateur ranks is Fred. Schade, the curly
haired Virginian, who made such a favor
able showing at Philadelphia Schade is
the representative CT Georgetown Univer-
sity at Washington, and has always been
IN the front ranks of sthe college racing
men. II will be remembered that Schade
broke the amateur third-mile record at
Philadelphia. riding the distance in 30 2-5.
His father is wealthy lawyer, practicing
in Washington, whose home is in Herndon,
Va. Therefore Fred races to his heart
content, and has started out after the same
record as Peabody of the Chicago Cycling
lub-Zimmerman's record Of 101 firsts. He
has already secured twenty-six, and will
devote the rest CT the season in an en-
deavor to beat out his Chicago rival His
wins this year include the amateur cham
pionship Of the south and the Virginia
division championships"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28
wellington and Napoleon's Horses.

From Harpers Round Table
The horse that the Duke of Wellington
rode ct Waterloo was named Copenhagen
When that fearful battle was over the
horse appeared to sympathize with and APP
preciate his masters success, for when the
duke arrived at headquarters. and after
tossing the bride reins to a groom, dis
mounted, the horse kicked up his heels I'm
an apparent ecstasy of delight, saying as
clearly as it is possible for horse to say
anything. Tired as I am, will make you
see that 1 well as the rest can show
my Joy in the victory which my master has
achieved"
The duke saw to II that Copenhagen was
well provided for in his old age He had
ABUNDANT rations, the best of care and
was allowed to roam at will I'm the park at
Strathheldsaye His name lives with his
masters, for il Is linked with his in his
tory"
Napoleon. when at st. Helena, once said
of his horse: He has memory, knowledge
and judgment He distinguishes his master
from his servants. although these are more
constantly about him. / had a horse which
distinguished me from the rest of the world.
and which manifested. by his bounding and
naughty gait when i was upon his back
that he carried man superior to those
around him. He would not suffer any one
to mount him except myself and the groom
that took care Of him. When / had lost
my way / threw the bride upon his neck
and let him pick his way. with the inevi-
table result of finding the right road
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28
changing q Family Name.

From Harper's Round Table.
A gentleman living in Boston told an In
teresting story the other day about how
some OF his blood relations happened to
have q family name different from his own
1t seems that during the prosecutions In
Scotland these particular Kirkpatricks
went over to Ireland and settled in Belfast.
Subsequently the head Of the family came
across the ocean, and. as soon as he was
established, sent for his wife to Join him.
bringing with her their four sons. two OF
whom were old enough to make stripping
soldiers. had some EFFICIENCY demanded such
n sacrifice. The journey was undertaken
In slow-going ship bound for New York.
and while she was somewhere In nid-At,
lantic the war Of 1872 between England
and the United states broke out The ship,
when nearing our seaboard, was overtaken
by a British cruiser, which put her about
and escorted her to Halifax, N. 3. The
hia inteutfon of impressing sailors and
soldiers from among the passenger. A
mother having more than two sons would
have to give up all over that number who
service. Mrs. Kirkpatrick, who was q
ouick- vitted woman, instantly planned .
ruse, which she justified IN her own mind
By calling It . rtlpe de guerre q trick OF
war). She stood two sons In one part OF
cepted. without detection. a. the mother
OF both pairs. though she called herself
Kirkpatrick I'm one instance and kiipat-
ed the deception had to be kept up, as
they were constantiy under the eyes OF
British 0Glcers. The intsrceptlna By the
orusisR resultsd IN the family settling In
Halifax instsad Of IN the United States.
KiFkpakrick buys found II much harder
10 ret their nnne bock than O. had been
10 excAaage 4 - shiDhsard Ii fasf. they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28
AMERICAS FIRST BICYCLE
CAMP.

Interest Of the Chicago wheelmen this
week centers principally at a point sixteen
miles north of the city, where the first big
summer camp of bicycle riders ever held in
this country has been pitched. The tents,
numbering about score have been raised
in a giant semi-circle on a high BLUM over
locking the great blue expanse of Lake
Michigan. 1t is an ideal spot for such a
camp being on Sheridan drive, the best,
mcst picturesque and most popular high
way leading out of Chicago, and being at
the same time almost directly upon the
lake shore, where boating and bathing
may be INDUCED in to the hearts content.
The camp1s also within a mile Of the rail-
road station and close by the Winnetka
Inn, q cyclists road house recently opened,
where excellent meals can be secured by
these desiring something more elaborate
than the fare offered at the lunch counter
within the camp itself.
The encampment has been named Camp
Harrison, in. honor Of Chicago's new ana
popular cycling mayor, who takes great
Interest in local bicycle affairs. Occupying
the most prominent positions with regard
tents Of the L. A. w. and the A c. G..
separated by smaller tent open upon all
sides, where all manner OF soft drinks may
be purchased. Extending toward the edge
tents of the various cycling clubs. These
tents are provided with cots and blankets.
and Illuminated with Chinese lanterns. AT
night torches blaze and smoke around each
tent, making the scene a weird and beau
tiful one The l.. A w. and A. c. c. tents
are each provided with pianos. and reg
ister in the league clubs headquarters Is
rapidly filling with the names OF visitors
and temporary residents.
1t is the intention to maintain the camp
for at least two weeks, and. II Its popu-
larity warrants it, 1t will be prolonged an
other fortnight. During the four days 1t
has been IN existence the weather has been
very unfavorable, but with the advent or
hotter days it is expected the camp VIII be
well filled all the time. 1t Is within an
easy ride from town, and all the ois ciupe
propose to organize runs to the camp.
A set of rules for the government OF the
campers has been drawn up ana posted IN
a conspicuous place, and there nave peen
sworn In special police to preserve order.
The whole plan OF the encampment Is
novel and pleasing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28

took their weekly run to Glen Echo last
were guests Of the club on the run: Messrs.
Bauby. Burbirch. Green. Burbank. Bowie
and Bloomer.
The run next Tuesday evening will be to
Chevy Chase.
The membership of the club is rapidly
increasing, and it is expected that the
total number of members will be near
twenty-five within few weeks.
Seneca Cycle Club.
Messrs Jake Jones, John NJ. McKfn-
ney, Morris Bien and F. c. Lord had q
delightful run to Suitland Park last Tues
day, returning by way Of Overlook Inn,
where quite lengthy evening was passed
Messrs Jones, Bien, Mckinney and Lord
are preparing for four days trip through
the Shenandoah valley. They expect to
start about September 5.
Cross Country Cycle Club.
The first meet given this year by the
colored wheelmen of this city will be that
of the Cross Country Cycle Club at the
International Athletic Park October 2
The meet promises to be success, as
many of the fastest colored wheelmen of
the country have signified their intention
to participate. There will be seven races
one-mile novice, half-mile open, one-mile
of Columbia championship five-mile United
States championship and two-mile club
handicap.
Gold medals will be given in the. novice
and District of Columbia championship
races. The five-n1ile United States cham
pionship prize is silver trophy, value, $50.
which was won last Thanksgiving day by
Henry Freeman, jr., at the National Bicy-
three years in succession before it be-
comes the property of the rider. One-half
and one-mile open races will have three
prizes each; handicap races will have each
four valuable prizes.
The entry blanks will appear early in
the week, and can be obtained from the
secretary, Harry w. Cornell, 1922 18th
street, or from any member of the club
Spoke and Hub.
The Spoke and HubtBicycle Club at its
meeting last night elected the following
members: Walter Carwile, John Goddard.
George Ellis. John Gardeher and Tom
Brown. The club will take run next
Thursday night to the Rockville fair in
a body. Capt. Matchet VIII be in charge
Of the run. ~ 80 ~
Although the club has not been in exis-
lance over two months, there are several
members. who are QUIT for racing honors.
Among those who are, 9hotght win make
favorable showing on the track this year
will be AL. Weir and Howard Matched.
Iney are good foad riders ana II Is ex-
pected that they will edevelop into strong
track riders and carry away many honors
this coming falEi Tomorrow the club will
take a run to Great Fa1ls.eh n
= The boys are about settled in their new
quarters and are greatly delighted with
them. They have spent considerable time
in decorating them, and soon hope to have
the prettiest club rooms in. the city. One
of the rooms Is fitted suD. as a general sit
ting room for the bo:s, where they hold
their meetings, and they have set aside
a room for the reception OF their lady
friends. r.le.-a2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28
NEXT YEAR s WHEELS

The cycling season is still at its height,
wheelmen that they really would like to
know what will be the proper thing in
wheels another year.
That strong effort will be made to
make the chainless wheel the popular
mount for 1888 is undoubted, according to
the New York Telegram, but very limited
nj nber of manufacturers will be able to
supply them. AS consequence, there will
be contest between the manufacturers
and agents Of chainless wheels and those
of the present day pattern.
Many Of the latter realizing that the
che in Is unpopular on account Of the care
necessary to keep 1t In smooth running
order and Of the likelihood that a five
minute shower Of rain or q short ride
through sand will do more to damage the
easy running qualities OF the machine than
can be renledied In hours, viii look and
are looking for an ally to assist them in
the fight they must make against the
chafnless wheel next year
This ally has been found, and Is nothing
more nor less than the once despisei gear
case. American inventive genius has not
reen idle, and today we have American
gear cases, the weight Of which is kept
down to an even pound. and which are
fitted to wheels with the narrow threads
and fine lines of the American wheel. A
great many gear cases have been in use
within tie past few weeks, and they have
proven their value
what the popular price Of wheels will
be remains to be seen. The probabilities
are there will be 20 single set price, but
that the figures will range according to
the kind of machine offered. For there will
not be single standard. More likely there
Will be three classes, the chainless, or bevel
geared wheel the covered running geared
machine, which means the ordinary wheel
with gear case. and the regular pattern
OF today. with exposed chains and sprock-
cts. with improvements In other re-
spects to date. The issue will probably be
ers of the chainless and the chain-coyere1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28
Mrs. Smith, of
Asthma of -
Years Standing.

Mrs. Jenny Smith, COS 9th st. s.N,
Il don't think any had Asthma worse
than had 1t, especially during the latter part of
the nineteen years suffered from it, II began
nrst during the winter, and for several years
troubled me only at that season. Later Il came
on at any time, summer or winter The least
exposure to draught, after being overheatcd was
sure to precipitate attack
Il became sensitive to draughts that I could
Rot ride in an open In midsummer without
being wrapped up. 1 coughed necessarily and
was 50 short Of breath that could lot lie down
at night; have spent aight after night sitting
up In order to get my breath.
'of late years my breathing was never clear
and the least cold would bring on the whcezing
and awful shortness Of breath.
MY shoulders and chest achcd fcarfully from
the effort in breathing.
Il was so feeble when began treatment with
Doctors Mccoy and Cowden that could scarcely
walk.
That was in August, just n year ago. Ny con-
dition began to improve aftc- I had been under
treatment bu. short while. and In December last
L gave 1t up.
i felt that was curel. But wished 10 test
The permanency OF Inc cure, and told the Doctor
that II, for yea-, there no return OF Ls
trouble, should be glad 10 testify 20 my cIre
1t was year in July since hal my last n.
tack, and feel that am completely cur,d.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28
MICHAEL STARBUCK RACE

The record -breaking attendance at the
great Michael-Starbuck thirty-threc-mile
match race at Manhattan Beach last Sat-
uriay was varfously estimated Twenty
thousand, fifteen thousand and ten thous-
and, all were given as the attendance. The
paid admissions were 1892 and a number
of complimen;aries were out, Is always
the case which would bring the Iegitimat tie
attendance to 10000. In addition to this,
1t is claimed that nearly $500 people Sc
cured admission Illegally. Some paid the
regular gatekeepers bonus to pass the
gate without a ticket, saving the standing
in line. Others came In through an I'M
known gate, which was opened by a ras-
cal who calmly pocketed the dollars by the
hundred, ard afterward Dragged Of it. New
York never saw such a crowd at a race
meet. and no other city but Philadelphia
during the national meet ever had such an
attendance
In the talk Of the race among the pace
makers the loss of Starbuck devolves more
upon his management than upon himself.
His managers formed the idea that Star
could follow any pace. and the pacemakers
were ordered to burn up the track at the
outset and run Michael from his feet. star
buck was hurried He made poor pickups
and lost his pacernakers frequently at the
outset losing two laps to Michael. who
worked systematically. did not lose his
presence of mind, and invariably made
good pickups.
MichseI lost his pacemakers but once,
and the fault lay with the pacemakers and
not with Michael. Sangers team failed tn
receive instructions, and tried to pull
Michael past Starbuck. The little fellow
refused to follow. and caught the rear
wheel Of Starbuck. remaining there until
his pacing team dropped back to Its right
full position
Starbuck had poor men on the back seats
Of \, ..ofr NIB AA.a A,.l
his best men in the important position.
The back-seat men on Starbuck's machines
proved unequal to the task Of coaching him
and so lost him time and again because
they did not or would not look around.
Neville one OF Michaefs steersmen
struck a policeman who was attempting
to keep the crowd back. The team, OF
course, was thrown and Neville was ser
.ously. injured. He had his arm nearly
broken and was bleeding inwardly when
taken to the hospital. late Saturday night
Neville was the only pacemakeF injured OF
at all incapacitated for work among the
sfxty-four men employed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28

a slanting top, and opens on one side in
stead of on top.
Bicycle girls have been almost out of
their minds in trying to keep their hair
straight. The bicycle bang has been in
vented. and both maid and matron will
wear it. The hair is treated with a chemi-
cal that prevents it getting out of curl.
The bicycle girl says 1t is the best thing
invented for her benefit for years.
Ankle bangles are the latest device of
the young woman cyclist who wishes to
attract attention. The cost Of the new
ornament is by no means small. Solid gold
ankle rings. without jewels. cost $1S. and
this sum may be increased by numerous
large or small stones or by the addition of
such fine sentiments as the wearer may see
fit to adopt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28
ON ln!!L = TfiniRREE DAYS MORE
OF THE So RATE
Dr.. Mccoy Wishes to Make This Notice EN-
phatic---Under No Circumstances Will the
Opportunity Of the Nominal Fee Be Extended
or Renewed After September l.

The IS rate ends with the last day Of August.
and 1t win not be extended or renewed under any
circumstances. or to any individual.
Doctor Mccoy has given full and emphatic no
tice that beginning with September 1. all those
who do not begin treatment or renew their treat
ment before that date must pay his regular fee
He has extended the rate in order that
all might have ample opportunity to take advan-
tass OF it. and he has reached the point where, IL
for no other reason than because OF the limit OF his
Office facilities and his time it would be necessary