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The morning times., 1897-01-10
MICHAEL TALKS OF LINTON
Little Welsh Rider Says He
Does Not Fear the Other.
ED. PLUMMER is WILLING
He says If Michael Wants Match
He VIII Prolong the Stay of His
Man in This Country Long Enough
TO Bring 1t Interest in the
Coming Game OF Bicycle Polo.

Jimmy Michael, the little Welsh rider
who has been creating such stir in the
cycling world and who has been matched
on paper with Tom Linton half dozen
times or more, has been called to England
by the Nat: :unal Cycle racing board, and he
will sail on Saturday
In an interview with the representative
of Chicago PAPER Michael Indignantly de
MED that ne feared meeting with Linton,
and said he wished il distinctly understood
that his departure at this time is nothing
In the nature of a hackdown-
He says be has never avoided match
with Linton, and it is now the desire OF
his life to meet his fellow townsman 1n the
track and settle once for all the question
OF supremacy. He says he will certainly
not be compelled to remain in England
longer than month, and that as soon as
practicable he Will return TO the United
States and issue a direct challenge 10 Lin
ton for match on any track, either paced
or unpaced
The morning times., 1897-01-10
Chicago Electric Railway Enjoined.

Chicago, Jan. 9-Judge 2 ayne this morn
ing issued an injunction to stop the opera
tions OF the Chicago Electric Street Rail
way Company upon a, road from Evanston
to the downtown district of Chicago.
Two weeks ago Attorney General Mo
loney filed a petition for writ of quo
warranto against the company, which he
claims exists only on paper, and this morn
ing he folio wed this up with an information
in cbancery, upon which Judge Payne is
sued the injunction.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
win Be No Compromise.

Toledo o., Jan. "a. NJ. Woolson, of
the Woolson Spice Company, said today
that from what he had Just learned there
will be no truce between the sugar trust
and the Arbuckles, and that the two com
panies Will continue to operate independent
OF each other. 1t was stated yesterday by
Mr.. Woolson that he would not be surprised
to see cessation OF hostfiities This wa S
met by q denial from New York today
that any compromise was contemplated.
The morning times., 1897-01-10

other Canadian races, but has never met
either Nelson or Donoghue.
He has been anxious for some time to get
on match with the Champion Donoghue,
but has not succeeded until the present. He
has large following of friends and we'll
wishers in this city, acquired during his
stay here while the sx-day bicycle race
was in progress, in which he made such a
creditable showing. Lawson is a strong,
enduring skater, and is confident that he
will be able to hold his own with the men
opposed to him. fs7
John Nelson halls from st, Paul, but is
the champion skater of Canada, as well as
OF the great Northwest. He holds all the
Canadian championship records from one
quarter OF a mile to ten miles, and is re-
garded as coming worlds champion. For
The morning times., 1897-01-10
Marvellous Bursts of Speed.

While two OF the men are newcomers,
Lawson only having been seen here as a
bicycle rider, oc Donoghue s We'll known
and most kindly remembered by the people
of Washington, with whom he Immediately
established himself as IL ,faN orite during
his engagem ents here last year.
His marvellous bursts OF speed and his
close finishes with Harley Davidson at
that time were calculated TO inspire the
greatest amount OF enthusiasm, and the
rivalry between the newC omers, and the
once champion of the world is expected TO
raise Just such enthusiasm again.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
Peary Gets the Medal.

New York, Jan. 9.--The American Geo
graphical Society has awarded to SiTH
Engineer Robert E. peary, Z. s. N, for
his work III Greenland, the Cullom gold
medgl, which, will be presented at its an.
nual meeting on Tuesday evening. NJ:
Peary is the first recipient of the medal. for
which funds were provided by the late
Gen. Gorge w Culiom, q. S. A, vice presi-
dent of the G Geographical Society.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
Ohio Electoral College Met.

Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 9.-The Ohio cleo
toral college met here today according to
law and organized. Albert Douglas OF
Cbiiicothe was made chairman. 1t was de-
cided to 20 to Canton Monday night to
pay their respects to President-elect Nc
kinley- Monday evening the college will
be guests of Gov. Bushnell at dinner here
if his exccllencyis able to be here
The morning times., 1897-01-10

Joe Donoghue made some wonderful rec
ords on the track at the rink last year, ana
it will he the endeavor OF all the skaters
who will engage in the races this week TO
put them at a still lower figure
Donoghue's skating capabilities are Well
known to the public sf Washington, for
nearly every one in the city saw him at
netime or another during his enga gene nts
at the rink.
He proves himself as clearly owning the
title of indoor champion OF the world at
that time and established some marks,
which, if broken this year, will be little
short of miraculous.
He now holds the worlds records for
one mile, two miles and five miles, be
sides a number of other less important
records, for an indoor track, and also
holds the records for a vast number of
outdoor performances.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
penia1 rhat Astor is Interested.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan &C. W MeMurran,
OF New York, who is part owner of the
property, denies that Col John Jacob
Astor is directly or indirectly connected
with the New York and Pennsylvania
Mining and Manufacturing Company ,wticB
was chartered here yesterday
The morning times., 1897-01-10
BIG SUITS ENTEBED.
Ex-Congressmen Floyd Sues vir-
ginia Oystermen for Dig Sums.

Norfolk, Va, Jan 9.--Suits were entered
today in the United States court by Thomas
F. Floyd of Elmira, N Y, against C. r.
Lewis. for $50 900, and against C. R.
Lewis * Co., for $4,000.
The plaintiff is a former Congressman
from this district, while the defendants
are prominent oyster handlers in AceOmac
county.
The suits spring out of loans amounting
to $104 900 in ten notes OF $40, 900 each,
and one for $4,000. 1t is the largest
suit financially speaking, probably ever
entered here outside of railroad suits.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
Bought a Baseball Grub Franchise.

Columbus Ga, Jan, 9.-James Smith OF
this city yesterday evening signed papers
with John Flournoy for a franchise FOR the
Columbus Baseball team, and will join
the Southeastern League. President Bcsche
OF Atlanta coming tomorrow for that
purpose. Mr.. Smith will manage the team
and says he will have q winner.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
Yale college Taxed Fun Value e.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 9.-The town
assessors today put Yale on the list for
S400, 500 as liable to taxation. The uni
yersity has heretofore returned only S5S,-
GIG. A long legal battle will probably
grow out of this action
The morning times., 1897-01-10
Rusting OF Iron.

The so-called rusting Of iron is simply its
oxidation. The chemists state that iron is
very freely acted upon, if at all, by dry
oxygen, but most vigorous by moist air
or oxygen and moisture. Chicago Chronicle.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
saloon in an Old Churchyard.

The strangest saloon in the world, says
London, is q tavern in Hendon. 1t stands
In the center of an old churchyard, and an
cient tombstones surround it. 1t is many
hundreds of years old, and is the only IL
censed beer saloon in the neighborhood Of
the aveyard.-Exchange.
The morning times., 1897-01-10

SeabOard's New Passenger Agent.
New York. Jan. 9.-George-L J.. Rhodes,
general agent of the Seaboard Air Line,
has been appointed district passenger agent
OF the company in Washington, to succeed
r. A. Parke, resigned. Mr.. Rhodes was at
one time assistant general passenger agent
OF the Rock Island.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
Cor. 18th and F Sts.

over three years he has been very anxious
to get on a match with Joe Donoghue, and
has repeated y~offered to post forfeits for
race.
The morning times., 1897-01-10
DR.. SHADES
ChlOridum Discovery
For C0NSUMP PTI0N
At Reduced Price Until
the 18th of January.
DR.. SHADE-the Only Consumption Spe-
cialist in This Part of the
Country.

pr. Shade Will treat all lung, throat,
bronchial, and catarrhal cases at the re-
duced price OF $40 a month until cured
who apply before the 10Th of January,
1897.
Dr. shade has been permanently located
IL Washington over five years.
Interview few permanent cures, the
for consumption:
References-Dr. Patterson, 81 b street
northeast: Dr. Mckim, rs Fifth street
seene Street 6aR aensr mhr
1872 Sixth street northwest Mrs. Holland,
601 Ninth street northeast; Mrs. Hughes,
44u Seventh street south west; w. Sanford
Write or call for booklet. Symptom
blank, &C., for those desiring '.home :"
treatment. CoDsultationfree. 1892 Four
tecnth street. DR.. Shade in Charge
The morning times., 1897-01-10
Donoghue's Time.

His time for the mile indoor is 2:3S, one OF
the most wonderful performances ever seen
on an indoor track on ice skates.
His time for the two and five miles
is 5:32 1-2 and 1447 3-4, respectively,
both of them exceedingly fine records,
and lowering the previous marks by sew
eral notches. His time for the miles In
his five mile mountaineering performance
were: One mile, 2:53 IL; two miles, 5:47;
three miles, S:44 IL, and four miles,
IL :46 IL
In addition to his skating abilities Don
oghue is a prime favorite with all who
have met him, his good nature and genial
bearing installing him at once as most
popular young man.
John Lawson comes to this city as the
champion of Sweden and prepared to give
his two competitors a close rub for final
honurs. He has defeated Harley Davidson
in Canada, besides winning number Of
The morning times., 1897-01-10
white Crested White Polish Cock.

being held throughout the country, ard
the fashionable set is holding regularly
;ncubator teas
The morning times., 1897-01-10
BIC RACE At POUGHKEEPS|E
Columbia University's Poor
Prospect for a Grew in 1t.
NO MONEY FOR THE SPORT
Students Are Not Likely to Con-
tribute Funds Enough to Run
to Pay Off Existing Indebtedness
Manager Fearing's Statement.

New York, Jan 9.-Manager J. L. Fear
ing of tie Columbia University crew gave
out the following statement today COR
cerning rowing at Columbia
1T has been stated in a number OF
leading newspapers that the Athletic Union
recently decided to put a university crew
on the water next spring TO compete gainSt
Cornell, Harvard and University OF Penn
sylvania. This statement is somewhat
erroneous.
Just before the Christmas holidays the
union appointed committee Of graduates
to inquire into the possibility Of raising
sufficient money not only to run the crew
this year, but also to pay off an existing
rowing Indebtedness Of some So 900
The committee reported that in, their
opinion the necessary sum could not be
raised, and recommended that no univer
sity crew be placed on the water this
spring, but that the efforts be directed
toward stocking the boathouse with boats
and aging off the existing debts.
The Action Taken
but the committee failed TO report any
definite sum obtainable among the grad
yates, and for this reason ii was decided
to allow the crew to go into training IN
the gymnasium upon the condition that
they incurred no expenses, pending q
further investigation for this purpose.
1t has also been reported that Mr..
Walter b. Peet has been selected as coach.
The fact is, no one has, as yet, been ap-
pointed, but the union has expressed the
sentiment that If it is decided TO haze a
crew. Peet is the proper man to coach It.
Mr.. Peet has promised to do this if the
financial difficulty is settled
The undergraduates are very much
worked up and worried over the prospect
of having no representation on the bie
race at Poughkeepsie, and they feel that
| it would be q disgrace and blot upon
/ Columbia's reputation not 30 have a crew
| She was the prime mover in organizing
the triangular race two years ago, when
an easy victory over Cornell and PennsyI
vania was placed to her credit.
Fears of the students.
Last year Columbia was badly beaten
and the students feel that this withdri wal
| from the contest this year will disclose q
| Iamentable lack of college spirit, and w0ult
1 Dt iOOhcU upon oto OtSliiOtl1 dS q Nt1hA-
! They have already subscribed $4,000 ia
| SUPP ort of the varsity and freshman crew!
4 and look forward with a certain degre,
of confidence to the musical s0ciety's play
i CLEOPATRA which is TO be given next
| month for the benefit of rowing.
The new material shat has reported 70
| the two crews is excellent and Capt Press
| prich is OF the opinion that cretiitabi'
| eights can be turned out. In most case
the men are tall and WHY and with peet'
| oaching would make splendid oars
Taken all in all the conditions are ex
| ceedinsly favorable except from the aSpec
| offinance. bUtit is believed that with heart.
| support and cooperation from the gradu
! ates it will be found possible to pa.
| the existing Indebtedness and also tur
out the crews finishing the season wit
no debit
The morning times., 1897-01-10
Japanese Bicycle Making.

A company for the manufacture OF cycles
is being promoted in Japan Exchange.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-12

Mantrer leain. OF the Academy will
latc. Dn.fre oI thc vaudeville attraction.
and sports f1 ne .e'l at fofe.f-liHl 'afk
hs OH. Richmond Hallway ana El,ciul
Company.
1t ls Mr Lcath's intention Co open inc
resort about July lst with I'D siN-days ui-
cycle race.
a vaudeville theatre Wil hr hulf hy
The lake and capable ariisIs sns4l,I.
only "a nominal entrance fcc To- tne park
will be charged
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-12

,,Dr-sTEEs' AUCTION SALE
II or
No. $40 NORTII WITH SII,ELI.

No. SO NORTH FIFTH STREET.
rs, virtue of two certain deeds m trust.
dated Goth Notemher i~Ni ana -itn day
nf Aueurt 1895. respectively. of record
,n fho clerks office Richmond Chln00fv
Cont u 49, i53 o. page 100. and ID. b.
~ 4 page 11g. default having been made
ln thc payment of the debt. thereby g.
cured and being required o t' do hF
tre hrncfciarIfs $50 VIII .ni hy auction.
upon the premises. on
TUESDAY. THE 1-TU DAY or JUNE,
IsNs,
at e o'clock J.. ST.. tho above mentioned
DESIRABLE BRICK DN lIl 1870. ''i
tanning seven rooms. with al convent
rnree. an az which BE- in tn-iop nfD' 2.
rD, iaf hne H front ~ 10 feof. ami oNi'nf'
l.rk between parallel limos D., i''i to 800
ALLOW. d. feet wide An inspection oi inis
house VII both please and .mri No1
TERMS. Ev consent onr-iN'fd in 't it
Oh. residue .f siN aul fw..f. n1.'t
with q per cent. added. 1rd e00lf'i f'
docl of TRUST or al cash. 90 fhe option
A. 7 CHEWING.
EDWARD S. ROSE.
jc0-td trustees
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-12

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
1ulvI % Aug I.G course Includes 80 lectures nv
80 i..t,'. Harlan. o. Z =. supreme Court. For
~, i..,e address IL. {. MINOR. SecrsfdrU,
'~'"'Ve' Charlottesville, Va,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-12
RAILROADS
Chesapeake and
CHIC Railway

s sa 'ss 9s:ag chic Railway
'D"p''sTIvE MAY q. lsl
TRAINS LEAVE i.i,l MD\D.
HROAD-STE .EI STATION.
SO ~ ~, Daily, "itu ilHnan i't
local statlcas. Newport News.
Oll Point, Norioin. and 10. -s-
l:sS p. NJ, DAILY with Pullman, ior
Old Point. Ncrlo.s. and Ports
mouth Connects NN.y n.
Old dominion steamships Tor
New YORK
1920 a. 81. ID.a nUn except Sunday.
fer W. Chiffon rorse. Con
neSIs A. 5oraons i. .i'sertti99 i
Manassas. AIeNanafa and
Waslnstoot at lnion station.
burg. at Iasic Tor naSsfs-
lis p. ID. Daily. with Puumaas TO Gin
cinnad, Louisville aHd 81
daily .or N.fsn1 $50. 7fr.-
Station Static M5a,s Sc. .o q. On b.
ing Cars. 80 Z, Local Irain-
train nom Gordonsvn.e 10
$50 +. NJ. Accommodation. except sun
day. for Charlottesville. ....
and louisville. Meals served
ON dining cars 'HrI...is Pr
staunton Except sunday fof
ing.o.. 81. 4u5 lor Ntsinie
TRAINS LEatE -iauuI STREET
s0A3r Da'E Ir isa.aame ao.
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r. 49, D. H"I f.H
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-12

Isl 81 i-i , SALT
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND ~
CHESTERFIELD MY
NEWHYS BRIDGE AND COURT
HOUSE AND MIDlOIIIAN
ROADS
ry virtue OF q certain decd of trust
dated the 14lh of March. $500. duly Ie-
corded. hcne requested hy one of tho
honrnOaries so Go do. default having l.cn
made iu tine payment OF some Of the notes
secured thereby 4 shall on
MONDAY. THE 18TH DAY OF JUNE.
1891.
at O'Clock D. NJ. in front of Chesterfield
county court house offer for sale publicly
that TRACT OF LAND. containing .fS
ACRES. about four miles west OF the
courthouse. adjoining tAt lands of Joseph
81 Ncwhy and others, having thereon a
small dwelling house. There i- o. large
quantity ot saw mill timber and cord
wood upon flc land.
TERMS Cash. hlt other terms may Doc
arranged 40 The sale.
PHILIP " COGBlLL.
Substitute Trustee.
A. T. Atkinson. Auctionccr io9-Gt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
TILE OYSTER TAX

The Portsmouth Times. in commenting
on the Governors message. says that.
s1ike all up-country statesmen who want
10 make themselves solid with their neigh
bors, he wants 10 increase the tax on the
poor oystermen." Would it not be equally
as fair TO say that in this comment our
contemporary wants 10 make itself solid
with the oystermen?" The Governor sug-
gests simply that the law be changed so
as 10 prevent evasion and TO compel
those who are assessed to pay the tax as
assessed TO the Commonwealth.
The oysters belong 10 the state OF vir-
ginia. TO the whole people of Virginia,
and not to any one class. and 1t is en-
tirely right and proper that those who
take oysters should give 10 the State Its
fair share Of the catch.
There is a great deal OF clap-trap in
this cry against taxing the poor oyster
men Tho FISHERMAN does not pay the
lax any more than the manufacturer pays
the tax on tobacco. In all such cases the
tax Is added to the price OF the article
and Is paid by the consumer. There is
no reason under the sun why the State
should not have larger revenue from
me large oyster traffic in its borders. and
The Legislature now sitting should see
10 II that the laws are so framed as to
make evasion impossible
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
THE TnlEs-RrCHMOD, VA. SUNDAY DECEMBER 1897

the best market. Your scribe sa I'd the
merchants from Blackstone and i'eters-
burg went 10 Richmond to buy tobacco.
"a they could get IL cheaper there than
thew could at their home marke Is. He
said that Richmond buys a great deal
NJ tobacco from all over the try ana.
that Il was the best place TO buy tobacco.
Your scribe replied yes. but IT was a.
very poor place to sell.
This sounds as II 1t were writ en- in a
spirit of spite. or for effect, burt what
ever the nature, there is something in n.
for Richmond tobacconists to think about.
There ought not to be any sort OF excuse
for the statement that Richmond is not
a good loose tobacco market or that
prices are lower here than in the little
towns of Blackstone and Farmvilte. Rich
mond ought TO be one OF the largest
and best markets In the State and to
make 1t so lively that slurs like the
above would not be credited. even IL ut
tered.
And Richmond can have such mar
ket IL her live men will only determine
In good earnest that II shall be done
Would 1t not be a good idea TO have one
OF the citizens meetings at the Chamber
Of Commerce devoted entirely 10 the dis
cussion Of the tobacco question?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
SUNDAY. DECEMBER 5. 1897.
TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION.

The Joint resolution introduced by Mr..
Parker. OF Southampton. providing for
the appointment OF joint committee of
four members OF the Senate and five of
the House. TO whom all bills and resolu-
tions should be referred looking towards
an amendment of the Constitution, meets
with our hearty approval. 1t is. indeed.
what this paper has time and again adj
vocated. Our first suggestion, made be-
fore the vote on the question of holding a
Constitutional Convention was taken. was
for a Constitutional Commission. which
should be empowered to sit during the
session of the Legislature. and this was
amended by the suggestion OF the joint
committee which the Parker joint reso-
luton provides for and which will answer
the same purpose.
Mr.. Parker took occasionsto say that
che newspapers were responsible for the
defeat OF the proposition to call Con-
stitutionai Convention, taking the ground
that the legislature was fully able to
pass all necessary amendments. lie de-
sired to make an honest effort in that d.
rection to either secure success or to
prove that the newspapers had been mis-
taken.
Mr.. Parker seems to be disposed TO dis
credit his own resolution. but we can
see no sufficient reason for failure.
This is certainly the model way OF
amending the Constitution. although the
process is slow. for the people are thus
permitted to pass finally upon the changes
proposed. 1t is altogether practicable in
this way to remodel that instrument re-
tanning all that is good. purglng It OF all
that is bad and adding such other pro-
visions as may be desirable. each in the
form OF separate amendment.
The success of the plan depends upon
the Legislature. and II those who fought
so CALAMITY for Constitutional Conven-
ton will exert themselves as earnestly
in behalf OF the amendment plan. II will
succeed. We hope the Legislature will
address itself TO the subject in good,
earnest. and that the committee will in
vite judges and Commemorative attor-
neys and other citizens who are in a po-
stion to know in what respect changes
are desirable. especially in the direction
Of reduced expenses OF government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
CAN ANY GOOD COME OUT OF ENG.
IAND2

We note the fact that the Populistic
proposition TO establish postal savings
banks is based largely upon the assertion
that such banks have proven to be very
successful in England.
This is amazing. Is It possible that the
Populists will countenance any financial
measure that England has adopted? Can
any good for this country come out OF
England? Is not that country the birth
place and the hot-bed OF goldbugism?
Isn't England's policy OF finance the an
tipode Of that which is good for America?
Did not England deal the blow that killed
silver. and was IT not done because II
was 10 England's interest and TO Ameri-
cas- detriment that silver should be de-
monetized?
Surely that is what the Populists have
been telling us ad nauseam, and il would
seem that the simple fact that England
fosters government savings banks would
be enough to dscredit such an institution
in the estimation OF Populists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITY.

Another meeting OF citizens OF Rich
mond Will be held on Tuesday night to
discuss matters concerning the business
welfare Of the community.
These meetings are in no sense exclu-
sive. They are not held in the interest
of any one class of citizens but for the gen.
eral welfare OF the community. and every
body who feels an interest mathis ques-
ton is welcome
Several gentlemen have consented 10
make addresses and other citizens should
at least be willing to do as much as to
give the influence OF their presence.
At the last meeting a number OF sug-
gestions were made. and as already stated
in these columns. several Of the Virginia
papers spoke approvingly of them-nota-
bly, OF the proposition to take such steps
as may be necessary to secure to Rich
mond the authority to exempt manufac-
turing plants from municipal taxation.
This is an extreme and dangerous method
of securing business. but the Petersburg
ih"eA-APP'dl' inc bdHNiic hS'Si9tcI anu
other newspapers have come out boldly
for an amendment to the Constitution. IL
such amendment be necessary. in order
to confer that privilege upon the towns
and cities of Virginia.
We trust that other suggestions less
liable to objection will be made at the
meeting on Tuesday night. and we hope
that the attendance will be large and that
an interest will be manifested commen-
surate with the Importance OF the occa-