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The times., 1898-02-04
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

| A letter pathetic in its tone and
touching in the extreme appeared with
in the folds of a private pension bill
i introduced by a well-known Senator
| yesterday. This letter was addressed
| jointly to the Senator and to Thomas
| b. Reed. 1t was from woman who
| lives in Kansas, and in it size appealed
to these two distinguished American
| citizens to sell her husbands discharge
| papers in order that from the proceeds
| thereof she might send her daughter to
| school and secure a few dollars that
| would ease the troubles and sorrow of
her declining years Instead of trying
to sell the papers, which would avail no
man anything, a pension bill has been
introduced, and II. there is anything in
that touch of nature which makes the
whole world kin, this old lady will
probably get hen pittance from the Fed
eral Government, for her husband ap-
pears to have been 81 brave soldier. who
fought through the War for the defense
OF his country. : 10
There was time shortly after the
war when discharge papers were a sub
ject of barter and sale, and some of the
early frauds in the pension list grew
out of the purchase,of these papers by
soldier whose naTre appeared in the
paper. Designing Individuals were en-
abled to benefit thereby, and it is pre-
sumed that thriving business was
done in some sections of the country in
this particular.
This old lady in her letter to this
senator recites the fact that after the
war discharge papers sold at from $500
to $500 apiece. and with an innocence
that is touching, she calls upon the
Senator and Speaker to see if they can
not dispose of 1t to some one of the rich
men in Washington. She adds that
if they will sell it for her she will send
ii to Washington just as they may di-
rect. The letter is written in a hand
that indicates declining years, and the
sentiments are those of a person
whose belief in the power and
potency OF the persons address,
ed is absolute. She speaks of her
daughter, who has been denied the priv
ilege of securing an education. and who
could. if granted that privilege, earn
living for the mother by teaching
school,
In conclusion she appeals to both
these statesmen to sell her husbands
papers, which she says are the dearest
relics she now possesses and thereby en-
able her to secure a small amount of
money which would be necessary 10
make her declining years happy and
her condition comfortable.
1t is needless to say that the record
of her husband, which is set forth in the
letter. win be investigated, and if ii is
as the old lady says. a pension will be
granted by Congress.
Daily camera., 1898-04-22
Tame Fish.

1t is not unusual for fish in captivity,
when kindly treated, become so tame
that they will take food from
the hand. At the aquarium in
this city there are many such fish,
and there are some that will even sub
nit to being touched. For example:
The big Goldfish in one of the double
tanks on the ground floor tier on the
salt water side of the aquarium will all
take food from the hand, fish cut into
little strips and held for them at the
top of the water. They come up and
take this without any undue hurry or
skurry, and there is one among them
that will for moment permit it's head
to be scratched. In tank further
along on the same side, among the Ber-
melda fishes, the trigger fish will per-
nit a friendly touch.-N. Y. Sun.
Daily camera., 1898-04-22
A MASCOT IN REALITY.
Wherever Cleveland Took Up a Resi-
dcnce There Land Increase6


dcnce There Land Increased.
Grover Cleveland is mascot for real
estate boomers. He has made money
in large sums for land holders in three
widely separated parts of the country
When he was married. ten years ago.
during his first term, Mr.. Cleveland
bought for 800 a place Of IS acres in
the suburbs of Washington. Until that
purchase the sightliness OF the locality
had not been recognized. The land was
in small farms, and there were few
Washington people who had homes
along the questionable pike. The
president made some alterations in the
comfortable old stone house, and lived
there in the summer time. When he
went out of office, after two or three
seasons occupancy of "Red Top" as
the place was called from the brightly
painted roof, he sold his 90 acres for
$135,Oo0. But previously thousands of
acres surrounding had changed hands.
Cleveland Heights had been laid out an
electric road had been built, and all of
the accessories of real estate specula-
ton on a grand scale had been applied.
Mr.. Cleveland's next venture was in
a desolate tract of land on Buzzard's
bay. He went there on the recommend.
alton of Joseph jefferson, found good
fishing, and bought literally of the
rocky and sandy acres. The history of
Red Top repeated itself, save that Mr..
Cleveland did not sell when the boom
came. Buzzard's bay has come into
prominence as one of the choicest To-
calities on the Atlantic coast for sum
mer homes. The land has gone un and
up, until the advances paralleled those
of the first neighborhood to which Mr..
Cleveland lent his name. And now the
rews is that Princeton acres, and es-
pecially that part in which the eX-
president has invested, are soaring in
values. = Washington Cor. st. Louis
Louis Globe-Democrat.
Daily camera., 1898-04-22
To Cure Cold In Ono Day.
Take Laxative Brcmo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it tails
to cure. Is cent?.
The American Navy, Cuba and Hawaii.

The American Navy, Cuba and Hawaii.
A portfolio. IN ten parts, sixteen views
in each part, of the finest half tone pic
lures of the American Navy. Cuba and
Hawaii has just been published and the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
has made arrangements for a special
edition for the. benefit of its patrons and
will furnish the full set. one hundred and
sixty pictures, for one dollar. In view
of the present excitement regarding
Cuba, these pictures are very timely.
Send amount with full address TO Geo.
H. Heafford, General Passenger Agent,
c. M. & St. P. Ry.. Chicago, Ill.
Daily camera., 1898-04-22

Be sure you are right and then go
ahead. Be sure you get Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and you may confidently expect
it will purify your blood and give you
appetite and strength.
Daily camera., 1898-04-22

Thousands of sufferers from grippe
have been restored to health by One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t quickly cures
coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia,
grippe, asthma and all throat and lung
diseases. Chas. c. Giesick. Parlor Drug
Store.
Daily camera., 1898-04-22
Public Notice.

Public Notice.
Owing to improper direction of bills
and undue notice of the sale of farming
utensils, horses and stock of the estate
of A. Rosenbaum, the sale is deferred
until further notice.
c. G.. RosENBAUM,
M. L. RoSENBAUM,
Administrators.
Daily camera., 1898-04-22
Bull-rightins on BICYCLES.

The latest novelty in Spanish bull
fights is to have the matadors on BIZ
cycles instead of horses. The bulls,
of course, seek to puncture the tires of
the wheels.-N. Y. Sun.
Daily camera., 1898-04-22

F. w. Kohler, g. R. Williamson, J. g. Switzer,
II. N. Bradley. J. B. Bromley, 81. c. Barker, F.
L. Williamson, c. E. Coulehan, G. C. Bromley.
Daily camera., 1898-04-22

Wemakew at
Daily camera., 1898-04-22
Understan ds the Sex

Gallant Bandit (robbing young wom-
an of her jewelry)-I assure you, miss,
diamond ring on such a lovely hand is
absolutely superfuous.-Tit-
Daily camera., 1898-04-22

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Daily camera., 1898-04-22
In a Critical Condition.

Bill-Pve got an idea in my head.
JILL thought you were acting rath
er strange, lately.-Yonl>ers States
man.
Daily camera., 1898-04-22
A Back Number.

Returning good for evil
May be pleasant. in a way:
But you'll find that he who does It
Isn't cutting ice to-day.
Chicago Daily News.
Daily camera., 1898-04-22

Use Prof. Fields worm powders.
single trial proves their worth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-09
BRIEF NOTES ABOUT HORSES.

BITS OF TALK AMONG TRAINERS AND OTHERS.
John j. Hyland is downcast and sad because
some Of the horses in his stable on the sick
list Frank Clarke has fumgated and disnfected
every stable at sheepshead Bay. but some sick
ness still remains. Mr.. Clarke asked veterinary
surgeon as TO tho causes OF tho trouble. and
told that 1t is a germ disease and Is in the air.
Clarke consulted Robert Tucker the superintendent
OF the Aqueduct track, as 10 tho best feasible
method Of fumigating and dislnfecting tho air OF
Sheepshead Bay.
William C. Whitney was an interested spectator
OF the races at Gravesend yesterday. Mr.. Whit
ney admires Hamburg and It was reported that he
over Mr. Whitney. II ia rumored attempted TO
purchase Barrister ono Of the fast two-year-olds
pointed. The owner Of Barrtster refused an offer
Richard Croker viewed tho races L'ngfeld IN
Engand y y oniSaS se rs and brs II
their respective races. At Gravesend the devoted
followers OF the Tammany ohieftain placed a bet
sly Fox begins TO show the effects Of The severe
campaign TO which he has been subjected. He
the spring Special With Hsinbnrg sy FOX did no,
have ghost Of chance HamPgTg was ava
a pull, romping home In the easiest possible man
erandstand during the race we're extremely tar-
castle, and several well-known race-goers said
Won by y''' BoSiing BROOK
Hamburg. regained his lost prestige and is once
Sloan has sold his yacht Bclmar and has settled
down 10 hard work. He says he intends 70 retire
from the American turf and to ride In England
next year.
Louis Stuart came all the way from Eatontown
TO start Elm who flushed nit
Castleton is afraid Of green and orange coiors go
he dlsmounted his rider al the post IN the last
race and would not permit him 10 remount until
after he had borrowed n coat and hid the colors
Castleton delayed the start and IL such an unruly
brute that it requires an extremely skifui jockey
20 ride him
John Z. Madden had an attack OF collie at tho
TRACK and suffered intense pain After Hamburg
won his race Madden was so eated that he forgot
all about his inesK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-09
JOYCE'S MEN LOSE AGAIN.
WEAK BATTING AND POOR FIELDING
RESPONSIBLE
RUsIE SENT IN AGAINST CHICAGO. WITH THE
USUAL REsULr-THE ATTENDANCE AF-
FEcrED BY THE RECENT SLUMP
OF THE TEAM.
TILE RECORDS.

The former Giants getting dangerously near
worlds records. and II the players and manage
ment do not brace up It will take Michael TO Keep
pace with them they tumble down the baseball
ladder. There rumors OF discomfort and DIS
satisfaction among the players. but the men them
selves will say nothing. They go about their
work, however, In n logged discouraged and nope
less sort OF fashion which shows that there are
several big screws loose somewhere in the Harlem
Hollow.
In the last four games nil OF which were los'.
the New-York team scored five runs. THIS ~ one OF
the worst records made by n team IN the
League The home players made nearly az many
errors hits yesterday. and escaped another
whitewash by making n single tally IN the opening
inning. Rusle was himself up to the ffth inning
when the Chicago batsmcn began TO gauge MS
curves. and they hit him so hard that the great
twirler was sent the bench and Gclug was
ordered to take his place 1t would be far moro NOR,
sensible 10 Getiig in place or Rusle untll the
latter rogains the use OF his arm.
In his efforts 10 shake of hoodoos Joyce rear
ranged his batting order. but the change ana no
good. RYAN and Everett the slusgers OF the
afternoon The slump OF the home team has ar
focted the attendance. and only q handful OF
spectators took the long ride yesterday to witness
the one-sided contest. The Chicago men outplayed
their rivals every point. and won almost as they
pleased. The score.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-09
THE CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST.

The championship OF the intercollegiate Associa-
lion has been wrested from Harvard by Haverford
COLLEGE Perhaps no cricket team In tho Cnited
States is deserving OF honor than that OF the
Quaker college, which has shown an amount OF In.
terest and enthusiasm in the game surpassed by
none Its success well deserved. and its OPP
ponents are generous in their praises or the young
members OF the Society of Friends who fought
their battles as true sportsmen.
The contestants for the championship were Har-
ward University OF Pennsylvania and Haverford
College Each played two games and Haverford
won one and drew one; Pennsylvsnia won one and
Clark, OF Pennsylvania obtained the best batting
average. with 81. c. II. Carleton. OF Harvard. fol-
lowed with $780, W s. Enchman. of Haverford.
was third with 20 and L. Biddle. OF Pennsylvania
averages above 20 The best bowling average was
obtained by F. c. sharpess, Of Haverford, who OBJ
Pennsylvania, obtained at 625. and T. NJ. Hast
lngs OF Harvard IS at 8.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-09
Five furlongs.

The following eligible start IN the order name
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-09

Schoolboy athletes are interested In the third
annual championship games OF the National Inter-
scholastic Athletic Association. which are sched-
uled TO take place at Berkeley oval Tomorrow
afternoon. This years crop Of candidates for
Championship honors Is unusually promising, and
the best sport in the history OF the association
seems assured. -,
Every league in the association Will be repre,.
scented in the lists, which Is saying much when IL
il taken into consideration that the membership
comprises the Iowa. New-Ensand. Long Island
New-Jersey Connecticut and New-York leagues.
New England has a strong team entered Including
REPRESENTATIVES OF Worcester High. Phillips Exc,
Worcester Academy. All the schools In the
metropolitan district have representatives In the
diTercnt contests, and the competition among
th"se voune men Is sure TO be spirited.
,rbe Iowa League has six candidates now training
NJ The oval The Long Island and Ncw-Jersey
leagues also have strong representations. and prob
abiy their candidates are In as hne condition as
anv who will compete tomorrow afternoon. The
games WILL begin At o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-09
second; jim 1Aa.. los rR Mason) 20 p third. Time =

100 - ,.,,n O ..
second race naIf mie)Clssnevin, I1o tsherlanD 70
won Ch.esemi,e l05 (sullivan) 70 l. Second Bessir
Tavior ii5 rRandalD. 20 T. third Timc-o'tsg
Turd race zone rle)--Storm King. lO2 thunnl tven,
v5n1 Eleanor Holmes ~ 1Crowhursp 2 TO l. second;
Hezsi Green. 90 Dlckereor). 100 10 l, third Time
1;4lis Al, ,,.,.
Fourth race Hcur and a half furlongs-Mlss Meane'
20 ! second; Lucy Bazes lo8 Csuivan,. 10 l. third
Tims-O.'6iy. -.
Fifth race ceiling, and one-eighth niles FRANK
JAubert inS (Shle!dsl TO l. b. 1913 tSuh.an,'
10 T. second. Dinsmore. 0s (Crowhurst n = thp'
Time 3D.. ,oo
sixth race five and half furionss)-lady Irene, ~"
(Crowhursi) : l. won: South Africa III powers,
70 . second. Aunt Bird. 1ol Games)' 10 70 l. thf''
Time .OGA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-09

Moro than twenty entries have been received for
tho publ, tournament at tho Van Cortiandt links
on Saturday. In response 10 a numbe- OF inquiries
II may 10 stated again that tho winner VIII not
reoet7, tho Moroslni cup outright. tho conditions
hstnr that the trophy must be won twice by the
sans player before becoming his personal prop
erty Second md third prizes Will he golf Guns
md a caddie bag. Everything now points 10 a
successful cOmpettion. visit 70 the course yes
torday disclosed the fact that tho putting greens
as wen "a the fair greens In excellent con-
di,ion ard the competitors are promised every op.
portunity for making good scores The bogie ~
The links f. 3 g. t. g. l. 3. g. :. 81 All 'hoss IN
icndng 10 take part should begin their rounds
before 2 p. m Tho contest. previously stated,
VIII be at eighteen holes. medal play. without
handcaps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-09
FIREMEN STOP PARADE TO PUT OUT FIRE.

Reading Penn. Juno 8-While the iremen's pae
rade the show feature OF Readings sesqui-cen.
tennial celebration. was in progress this after.
noon. a fire broke out on Penn Square, the main
business thoroughfare of the city. The twelve
local companies and fire companies from twenty
They Immediately broke ranks and proceeded to
the scene. followed by the thousands OF PEOPLE.
who had gathered in tho streets to the parade.
After half an rour's hard work the flames were
under control.
The fro originated In the notion store OF Open
heimer & Gehring which burned out The
firms loss Is $4,000 and the loss on the building,
which belonged to the Henry estate, Is 1000.
Kline & Oppenhelmer. notions and drygoods, ad-
Joining. lose 10000 and f. Keffer, china 5000
insurance partial. After putting out the fire the
hremen resumed the parade
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-09

A. G. spaidlng is well pleased TINS year WIN ,17
showing made by the racing men riding the Spald-
irg bicycle Many OF tho leading riders ride TINS
wheel INCLUDING Dawson Powell Williams, BRO
Cabanne. Bald Kaser and Mertens Bald VIII , rice
,r buffalo on June Q. St Louis. Juno IL troy, june
~. Aibsnv June iG and poughkeepsie. June IL.
Earl Kaser will ride in Buffalo on June ana at
Rerkeley oval on June IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-09
THE LATONIA DERBY TO-DAY.

Cincinnati June s.-Only three starters are name1
fo- the big Latonia Derby. which Will be run TO-
,nor,ow the opening day Of the Latonia Jockey
clubs snring meeting A heavy rain fell to-day
and the geat race will In all probability be run
ever a muddy track Tho starters are: Plaudlt II
Nv. Martini. Han dor. ia Beanchampl, and Don
S,o,ite Ia wing won two Derbys already this spring
and seeming hold The others safe me fh9 se
VIZ Ssa been working well and Don Quxote Is by
no considered out OF IT, The dsson@ eg
Hs.m Mil he the starter and L. p Tarlton VIII DO
I'M nresiding fudge assisted by Charles r. Mclean
and Charles r. Price
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-09

MEADOW BROOK BEATS ROCKAWAY.
OPENING or THE ANNUAL POLO TOURNAMENT ~
THE wEsTCHESTEK COUNTRY CLUB.


THE wEsrCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB.
The first game In the annual polo tournament
for the Westminster Cups was contested yesterday
by the Meadow Brook and Rockaway clubs on the
grounds Of the Country Club Of Westchester. Tho
game was highly interesting and close. and It was
not until the last period had been decided that tho
victory was won. The game was called at t:So
D. M but 1t was nearly o'clock before the playing
began The positions OF tho players and their
hondieaps were follows
Meadow Brook-A. C. Bostwick. o. ". c. EuedA
s; c. c. Baldwin. s. and II. C. Whitney. s; total. ~
Rockaway-W s. Hazard. 4; A. Francke. 81 J.
Dallett lr g. and G. L. Myers. 4; total, -.
The Meadow Brook team gave the RockaWRy9
one goal but was also Handicapped by somewhat
inexperienced player in its ranks. Notwithstanding
this however, the Meadow Brooks won the game
by a narrow margin.
in which Myers and Dallet. of the Rockaways, par
ticularly excelled The game WAS tie at the end
OF the first period, Myers and Hazard each having
made a goal for the Rockaways, while Balowin
scored three goals for the Meadow Brooks. At the
close of the second period the Meadow brookS
were one goal ahead, but this was diminished 70
J.. at the end OF the third period Both teams
PLAYED on the defensive in tho last period, ana
only two goals made in the entire time The
total score was Meadow Brook, slt; Rockaway
e.. including the handcaps. T., {; Potter was
referee. C. s. Bates scorer ana r. n. Aieh tons-
The winning team will play the Westchester
Country Club team the same grounds on SAT.
nrAl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-09
''"Sr RAcD-HEAvY-wEi0HT HANDICAP, 300
added Six furious.

ana thra "''"' Nv" ''"''' ''"'e" ''''"N
49, Acn-yor maiden two-ysar-olds; 5000 added,
u.,. .D.ss vssAss Nv. turions..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-09
RESULTS AT HARLEM.
Chicago. Juno s-Harlem track was Bio" 'o-"ay

Chicago June s-Fariem track was SLOW to-day
Results: ,o..r.,,. u
First race -four and hai p.i Rober,son
third .aona race six fulonssIney Belle 10 nr'
GI"ms 10 l. second. Fepcune bird. TH.en 70 err,
<,,,n n,."n out second; borden. third TINE :ozs.
'rourh race (iradu0te sakes slco} aase1' nvs r
ana. Cold Fo1 third. Time ioet .,.r,
c,s Toe c7ark out. second: churnut th'ra Time
I6sk. ,... ~
sevsn,h rncs six furongs!-Ths Devil 70 ~
ION
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-09

SECOND RACE-Handlcap; FOR three-year- q.
ward One mile and a quarter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-09
TIE sERIs WILL HOLD MURDBRERs

San Diego Cal, June ST. n. Slsbee Of this
city has Just returned from atrip to that part Of
the State Of Sonora lying directly east OF tho isl.
and OF Tiburon, whose savage Ser Indians have
been In a state OF war against the Mexcans ever
since the latter undertook 10 investigate the muir.
der Of Captain George Porter and the sailor, John
Johnson. who were captured By the Sers last fall
and killed.
Mr.. eilsbee states that the Indians have posi-.
lively refused to give up the murderers. The Mexi.
cans on the mainland expect the Serbs to commit
further crimes 81 tile first opportunitx. -