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Evening star., 1898-11-03
"NO Monkeying- in Nicararua.

The complication over concessions from
Nicaragua to two different syndicates for
The construction of the isthmian canal may
turn on the question of a promise to the
Maritime Company, the present holder of
the rights, to extend the time for the con-
struction Of the canal 1t Is urged now
that the original concession contained such
4 proyiso, and that nothing has occurred
Stree the first grant to invalidate the right
OF the company to the extension. This mat
ter Is of some Importance to the United
States government, which has already in
d Measure espJused the cause of the Mar
itime Company. making its enterprise a
semi-public affair. This is in pursuance
OF the policy already partly defined and
now clearly dictated by the course of re-
cent events. to complete the canal under
governmental auspices. 1t matters little or
nothing to the country whether the canal
work is actually performed by the John
Smith company or by the Joseph Brown
syndicate. so long as the operating agency
Is American and the canal when finished
is Under the control of the American gov
ernment- But IT does matter If Nicaragua
has in the last moments of her independent
existence complicated the affair by grant
ing a concession to new corporation ig-
noTing the extension rights of the existing
corporation, which has been virtually back
ed by this government. If 1t should turn
out that this action has been taken delib-
erately to prevent the acquisition of control
by this government doubtless some effec-
i've means may be found to remedy the
evil The canal is going to be under the
control Of this country. Events have made
mat result inevitable. If the governments
locally concerned are wise they will do
al they can to further this end
Evening star., 1898-11-03
SHOOTING STARS.
A Warning.

''Ill go to the polls and vote the way I
talk shouted the man with more natural
oratory than he knows what to do with.
And the cynical auditor grinned disa-
greeably and answered: "If you do you'll
be jailed for a repeater in less than twenty
minutes"
Evening star., 1898-11-03
An Overnight.

Another mistake"' groaned Mr.. Blykins.
Another great mistake"
Who is making it?" inquired his wife.
THE government. It's going ahead and
raising those sunken vessels altogether too
soon. If Spain happens to think of 1t, she'll
be sure to insist that they be turned over
to her as a part of the consideration for
which she will consent to peace"
Evening star., 1898-11-03
Earnest and Outspoken.

What is your opinion of coercion at the
polls?" inquired the young man.
Il am against it," exclaimed Senator Sor-
ghum, hitting his desk in order to ernpha-
size his words. II think, sir, that trying
to get even the humblest citizen to vote
your way without paying him for it is an
outrage!' - ]
Evening star., 1898-11-03

Refore undertaking to supply the entire
family the voters of New York might do
well to ascertain just how many Van
Wycks there are who are eligible to hold
Office
Evening star., 1898-11-03

Emperor Wilhelm says that the German
empire is in position to afford it's sub
jects abroad effective protection. What is
likely to cause embarrassments is GER
tain disposition to take people who are
not its subjects under its wing.
Evening star., 1898-11-03
Inlpartiality.

His portrait midst the news you scan
This is the fame for which men fight.
From the next column glares the man
Who burglarized bank last night.
Evening star., 1898-11-03

The anxiety of the two great political
parties in New York to bring out a full
vote is exceeded only by their eagerness
to keep each other away from the polls.
Evening star., 1898-11-03

II Dr. Parkhurst is looking for a condi-
ton of affairs that needs the attention of
some determined and intrepid reformer, he
might accept call to North Carolina.
Evening star., 1898-11-03

"a man kin fohgit his manners an git
along foh awhile" said Uncle Eben. But
de fus' ting he knows he gifts so naughty
he neglecks ter bow to de inevitable, an
den he's in trouble sho 'nuff"
Evening star., 1898-11-03

The next promoter who approaches the
English nobility will have a great deal of
difficulty in getting receipts for any money
he succeeds in expending for influence.
Evening star., 1898-11-03

Governor Tanner has been having a par
ticularIy hard struggle in composing his
Thanksgiving proclamation.
Evening star., 1898-11-03

Great Britain does not have to wait for
parliament to make an appropriation In
order to put its navy in shape for a fight.
Evening star., 1898-11-03

Russia seems to have a quiet confidence
In Its ability to make a fight as interesting
as it makes a peace proposal.
Evening star., 1898-11-03

POSSIBLY the German emperor proposes
to add to his literary laurels by bringing
out a new guide book
Evening star., 1898-11-03

David B. Hill IS evidently tired of waiting
for the prize-fighters to do some prospect
ing in solar plexus regions.
Evening star., 1898-11-03

managed to evolve political system un-
der which the foreigner collects the tax.
Evening star., 1898-11-03

The commissioners at Paris are discreet
iy postponing any participation in peace
Jubiiees.
Evening star., 1898-11-03

Accuracy Of aim might properly be men,
toned among the voting qualifications in
North Carolira.
Evening star., 1898-11-03
INC same Eyerxwhere,

Nothing but victory for l6 to 1 can
blight the glowing prospects OF this part
Of the country.
The times., 1898-08-09
TO CONSIDER CUP CHALLENGE.
Meeting of New York Yacht Club
Called for Thursday Night

New York, Aug. S.-There was large
gathering of wen-known yachtsmen at
New York Club Yacht House tonight and
the principal topic of conversation was
the coming challenge for the America $
Cup.
The communication from the Royal Ul-
s:el Club, stating that that organ
ization would do itself the honor to issue
a challenge for the blue ribbon of the
seas, which was the first official notifica-
ton that a def would be forthcoming,
was acted on promptly, and a notice of
special meeting for August II was mailed
to the members tonight.
Commodore Morg an was not at the club
house during the day, nor could be he
seen at his Office in Wall Street. Secretary
Oddie and former Commodore Edward
NJ. Brown, who was one of the Ameri-
cas- Cup committee during the last series
of races, were in close consultation dur
ing the afternoon, and then left the
ground for Secretary Oddie's Summer
home at Amityville.
While the members of the club were
willing to talk among themselves regard
ing the challenge, no one would consent
to air their views for publication.
Secretary Oddie said: There Will be
no further news given out until the meet
ing on Thursday night"
The times., 1898-08-09
GOOD SPORT AT SARATOGA.
Only Two Favorites Won Out Over
Their Fields

Saratoga, Aug S.-The cloudy weather
did not hurt the attendance at the track
this afternoon, as it was again large.
Although the card suffered somewhat by
scratches and the track was slow after
this mornings rain, the sport was good.
1t was again bad day for favorites, as
two of them only got home in front of
their fields. 1t was also a poor day for
the hackers of Tod Sloane, as that popu-
lar jockey only had one winner out OF
four mounts. The much-touted crack-a-
jack two-year-old, His Lordship, sported
six for the first time in the opening race
and scared half of the field out. He open
ed at 10 to 2, but closed at even money.
Hilee made the running and won by two
lengths. His Lordship will do better later
on.
Hilee's owner was, called upon to ex-
plain the colts wonderful Improvement.
He did 50 to t.la satisfaction of the stew
ards. and nothing was, done in the mat
ter Summaries:
First race-Five furlongs. Hilee, to
/. won; His Lordship, second; Aham
third Time, Loo ~.
Second race-Six furlongs. High Jinks,
6 to l, won; Flax Spinner, second; Mill
Stream, third. Time, 1:15 IA.
Third race-One and a sixteenth miles
Estaoa, 3 to 5, won; Sir Vassar, second; ;
Arequibus, third. Time, Isl IA.
Fourth race-Onegmile. Martha IT, to
5, won; Hurley Burley, second; Bardella
third. Time, 1:42.
Fifth race-Six furloags. Flavius, s to
5. won; Rec Mitchell, second; Cara
Brant, third. Time, 1:16 1-2
The times., 1898-08-09
Gume To-day
BOSTON AT CINCINNATI.
Stnndfng of the Clubs.

Philadelphia, Aug. S.-(Special. 1.-The
next 10 the last act in the Cleveland
clubs mesodrama, Driven from Home"
came of in Philadelphia Park this after
noon. with the Senatorial combination as
the side attraction
The excessive heat and the rain which
prevailed downtown about o'clock, but
which managed to miss the bail park, OPP
Grated disastrously against the attend
ance, not over 1850 people being present.
The Wanderers won the first game but
RI was not a victory over which they
could crow u any extent They won be-
cause they made more runs, and that they
c5d 80 was solely and entirely due 10
Herr Wagner. the shor;stop of the Wash
ingtonians In the third inning he gave
q hand-painted exh toition of how not 10
ford. making TWO fum5les, which netted
the Cleve.anders five of their SIX runs and
gave them the game.
With this exception, the fielding of both
teams was excellent Bo.h pitchers We're
effective. Cuppy being the steadier and
the more effective when men were on
bases.
The Senators jumped out in front at
fagfall Se!bach was hit by a pitched
bail. Gettnian went out on fly to Wal
lace. after which Anderson hit TO the left
fed wall for three bases, scoring SeIbach,
Mcclure flied TO Blake and Anderson
came in. Farrell closed The inning with
q ny TO Burkett.
Fhe Spiders did all their scoring in the
third inning. Criger opened with sin
gle and Cuppy struck out Burkett drew
a base on balls Chlds hit 10 Wagner,
who permitted the ball 10 go through the
natural archway made by his legs, Criger
scoring Mexican singled. filling the
bases. Wallace came 10 time with rat
ting base hit. Burkett and Childs scor-
ing. O'Coanor flied TO Anderson, McAleer
hit one TO Wagner. who couldn't handle it
in time. and the bases were again filled.
Blake showed another one at Wagner, and
again Wagner let il go through, Mexican
and Wallace tramping home and McAleer
going to third Blake started for second,
and on the throw-down McAleer came in,
Blake being finally run out.
The Senators made their third run in
the eighth on McKean's tumble of Ander-
sons grounder McGuiTs's single and Far
Telis fly to Burketr.
The score:
The times., 1898-08-09
ANOTHER POSTPONEMENP.
Rain Again Prevents the Meeting
Between Michael and Moran

SSt"tch UIcnHfI ana Moran
vast assemblage of devotees of cycle
racing looked out upon the board track
of the Park Cycle Club last night. which
was brilliantly illuminated by myriads
OF electric lights, and eagerly awaited the
beginning of the races which were sched-
uled 10 close with the meeting of Jimmy
Michael and Al Moran in ten-mile paced
exhibition.
Dark, overhanging clouds, intermittent
flashes of lightning and peals of distant
thunder failed to stay the crowd, and the
large concourse present only served 10
accentuate the interest centered in the
race.
When the hour appointed for the open
ing race arrived and the officials began
moving towards the judges stand, a cool
breeze was blowing from the east and
the audience settled down for an enjoy
able evening, but such was not destined
to be the case. Suddenly the food gates
opened and a heavy downpour of rain
forced the spectators 70 forget all about
the races and seek shelter from the wrath
of Jupiter Pluvius, who apparently takes
great delight In pulling off a matinee of
showers when the Welsh midget happens
to be in town.
! A consultation between managers was
held, with the result that the race was
declared off for the night. and a much
disappointed yet merry crowd of wet and
bedraggled spectators slowly filed out of
the park and boarded the cars for the
city.
Another attempt will be made TO run off
the race tomorrow night at $50. All
tickets sold hast night will De good for
use Wednesday night.
The times., 1898-08-09
COUNTRY DANCE A SURPRISE.
The Thirty-to-0ne Outsider Pulls
Tn in Front of CoImorant.


New York. Aug. S.-A speculative crowd
of good size sweltered at Brighton Beach
today. and after an enervating struggle
contrived TO break about even with the
bookmakers. Three favorites pulled
through. and as Maher piloted two OF
them, it goes without saying that they
were heavily, backed
The handicap for two-year-olds brought
out a field of seyen- ]. Z. Madden s stake
candidate, Frohsinn, had lump of
weight UP. but despite. this he ruled fa-
vorite at s. TO 5. The result was sur.
prise, as Country Dance, the neglected
80 10 / outsider, won by head from Cor
morant, who had made all the running
TO the stretch. There was CONSERVATION
when the numbers went up, as the unofti-
cial opinion seemed to be that Cormorant
had won.
The sport opened in rather sensational
style, as the first race was taken away
from Rotterdam, who finished length
and q half in front, and was awarded TO
Long Acre. Summary:
First race-Mile and a sixteenth. Long
Acre, to l. won; Squire Arlington, sec
ond: Gun Metal, third. Time. las.
Second race-SiX furlongs. Cad Fly, 10
10 /, won. Crown, second; Claroba, third.
Time, 1:16.
Third race-Six furlongs. Bonnie Gem,
to 5. won; Fenetta second; Larus, third.
Time, lila H.
Fourth race-One mile and furlong.
Continental, to 3. won; Free Lance. sec
ond: Latson third. Time. 1:54 Ii
Fifth race-Five furlongs. Country
Dance 80 to /, won; Cormorant, second;
Sombre, third Time, 1:02 1-2.
Sixth race-One mile. Jefferson. 8 to 10,
won; Grace Giltner, second; Master
James, third. Time, 1:i2.
The times., 1898-08-09
BOXING BOUT TONIGHT.
Kid Wilson and Denny Hall to Meet
at steubner,s

Kid Wilson and Dennis Hall are in ex-
cellent shape for their contest of twenty
rounds or more, which viii take place at
Steubner's Road House tonight. Quite
interest Is manifested in the outcome
of this fight by local followers of the
arena.
Both men have trained faithfully and
will be expected to give a good account
of themselves.
Joe Doyle. of Philadelphia, who is 10
meet Jack Farrell in a six-round contest
will reach the city this morning.
Joe Fielden, the clever English light
weight. called at The Times Office last
night with Tom Boyd, his manager. Field
en-, who has been travelling and instruct
ing Hall. thinks that Kid Wilson is a
great hitter and too much of a ring gen.
eral for Dennis, though the latter is game
to the backbone. Joe and his manager
may go TO St. Louis, as he is offered a
purse. should Sehiloh, of Pennsylvania,
be afraid 10 meet him.
The times., 1898-08-09
WET DAY AT INDIANAPOLIS.
l.. A. w. Week Begins With "a Soak
ing Rain

indianapolis. Ind, Aug. s.-This, the
first day OF the L. a. w. week, opened
with a soaking rain that continued until
noon.
The city IS gayly decorated with bunt-
ing, and the steady downpour had a dis
astrous effect on the apparel of well
come. The attendance, however. prom
ises 10 be all that was anticipated.
Bald, Cooper, Taylore. Johnson and
nearly all of the cracks are here and they
speak highly of Newby oval, the track,
which was built especially for the meet.
Johnson's performance of Sunday,
when he covered an eighth of a mile in
II As, lowering the worlds record. has
given the cracks a high opinion of the
track. and they predict that there will
be plenty of records broken during the
week
President Potter arrived this morning.
and the New York contingent is expected
before Tuesday morning
Before twenty-four hours from now this
city will be handed over to the cyclists,
who even now are pouring into the city
to attend the nineteenth annual meet Of
the l.. \. W.
The interest in the matter and the en-
thusiastic wheeling town in which the
meet will be held point TO the best ma
tional meet of them all.
The Indianapolis Meet Club, which has
the matter in charge. has laid out an
elaborate program of smokers, runs and
entertainments OF all kinds. They Will
begin tomorrow and continue until Sat
urday night.
The races at the new Newly oval
are the main topic of conversation and
the racing men, trainers and enthusiasts
gather about the hotels and discuss the
chances of the big men in the champion
ships.
Bald is well thought of and he IS riding
better than ever before this season. He
is willing 10 bet an. additional 500 on the
result of his match with Cooper on Fri
day night The latter is going well, how
ever while Gardiner. on past form
should be among the winners Orlando
Stevens and II. B. Freeman are riding
fast in the trials. while John s. johnson
and Major Taylor have done the fastest
eighth of mile sprints TO date-n 4-5 and
u seconds respectively.
At the poolroom in the city the figures
on all the above men are 10 I TO win
and even money for second pace. Some
of the others run as high as 50 10 l, and
considerable money is being wagered
There will be races on Wednesday,
Thursday and Saturday afternoons as
well as on Friday night, when the Bald
Cooper match VIII be run off.
Boston is in the field for the next meet.
and a big deItgat ton arrived tonight and
proceeded to place itself in evidence.
There is a strong feeling that the meet
should go to Buffalo.
The times., 1898-08-09
FREEDMAN PAYS HIS FINE.
Sends II Check for $1,10O to Presi-
dent Nick Young

ucht
Andy Freedman's folly has partially
been atoned for by the payment of 81 100,
the fine imposed by the league statute for
withdrawing his players from the field
and refusing to play game scheduled
with the Baltimore club on July %. This
case has been the occasion for much
newspaper criticism, in which President
Young came In for his share of censure,
as it was charged that the forfeiture was
occasioned by the unwarranted and iIle-
gal acts of Freedman, in consequence
of which he incurred the penalty of
rects that the amounts of the fine $1,000
and 500 shall be collected by the secre-
tary and treasurer of the league within
five and ten days. respectively, or, in
case of failure, that the New York club
should be disqualified.
Although Mr. Youngs duties were man.
datory, he, for some reason, concluded
that he could not enforce the collection of
the fine until Mr.. Freedman had his day
in court, yet after consulting with some
of his colleagues in the league he has
doubtless become convinced OF his error
and upon his demand Mr.. Freedman has
sent him check for the full amount. OF
course, Freedman pays under protest and
the whole subject will come UP for settle
ment before the board of directors. The
fine unless RENTED, will go 10 the Bal
timore club with the exception of the
500. which, under the law, cannot be re-
mitted.
1t is expected that President Young will
call meeting of the board at an early
date
The times., 1898-08-09
PROPOSAL.

PROPOSALS for constructing an addition to sta
square sol, St, Washington, D. C.-Ofice Of
Commissioners. D. c. Washington, D. c.. Au-
gust 4 1898. Sealed proposals will be received
at this Office until u NJ. on AUGUST co. 1S9S.
for constructing an addition to station house No.
s on L ST. NV. Washington, ID. c..
Blank forms IF proposals and specifications, to-
gether with all the necessary information, can be
obtained upon application therefor at the ofiiee
OF the Inspector of Buildings OF the District of
Columbia and bids upon these forms only Will
be considered The right is reserved to reject any
or all bids Proposals must be inclosed in an
envelope. scaled and indoTsed on the outside:
Proposals for Constructing Addition to Sta
ton House No. g. on L st. NV, Washington, d.
C." JOHN B. WIGHT, JOHN ". ROSS, LAM
SING H. BEACH, Commissioners, d. c.
au5-6t-eXSu-em
The times., 1898-08-09
War and Its Cost

The cost of the war during July was
about one million dollars a day While
the expense of the navy fell off very ma
terially from the June record, the cost
of the army increased very largely. The
war has lasted a little over a hundred
days, and has cost over a hundred mil
lion dollars. In view of the results
achieved, the sum is not excessive. The
result achieved from the investment of
one dollar and twenty-five cents in Heu-
rich's Merzen Beer will not be excessive,
considering the superior qualities of Heu-
richs famous beverage. Heurich's can
be had at all leading hotels and restau-
rants and by 'phoning six x-thirty-four, Ar
lington Bottling Company.
The times., 1898-08-09
MAY HAVE A QUIET sET-To
trouble Is Brewing Between Fitz
simmons and C0rbett

Asbury Park. n. j., Aug S-Trouble is
brewing between Champion Robert Fitz-
simmons and former Champion James
Corbett.
When Fitzsimmons and his wife passed
Corbetts house yesterday Corbett claims
that Mrs. Fitzsimmons shook her fist at
him and said, ''Soreheadr'
Fftzsimmons says the Corbett crowd
raised an uproar and all began laughing
as they drove by.
Corbett called to Mrs. Fitzsimmons. he
says, to send her monkey husband back
to him
Mr.. Fitzsimnons feels highly insuIted
and said today that he would kill Cor
bett on the spot if he ever insulted his
wife. He also said that he would have
the third-rate fighter put out of the park
or put him out himself
There is every possibility that the two
pugiiists will meet face TO face in the
street and have it out.
The times., 1898-08-09
HAWTHORNE HowLs.
The Crowd Gives Expression to It's
Dissatisfaction

Chicago, Aug. SHAW thorne opened its
gates today ard a 81 all crowd attended
the racing. The card was good, but sadly
marred by the starting of E. Corrigan.
Five horses were left at THE post and in
most cases the fields were badly rung
out. The crowd gave expression to its
dlssa tisfaction by Kisses and howN
Summaries:
First Iace-Six furloEgs. Lady Eilers-
lee, / to g. won; Dave Waldo, second );
Pacemaker, third. Time, 1:14 12
Second race-Five du. longs. al var 2
to 8, won; Boney Boy, second; Holland
third Time, 1:02 IA
Third race-.Handfcap; one mile. Hugh
Penny; 8 ito !, wen; Fe:vor, second
Traverser, third Time, 1:40 1-2.
Fourth race-One mile Daisy F., to
10, won; Lizzie Cavalier. second; High
Hoe. third Time, AZ
Fifth race-Seyen furlongs. News
The times., 1898-08-09
BILLY ERNST KNOCKED OUT.
zoe Cans CompeIs the brooklyn Pug
to Bite the Dust

New York, Aug. s.-When Referee
Brown counted ten seconds in the elev-
entf round at the Greater New York Ath-
letic Club tonight Billy Ernst. the Brook
iyn pugiHst, had not regained his feet
consequently there was nothing left to do
out TO declare Joe Cans. the colored fight
er, OF baltimore, winner of what had been
a fast and entertaining glove contest
1t was Ganss first appearance here
since he met Dal Hawkins a couple of
years ago. and he made a good impression
on the sporting fraternity which was we'll
represented. Cans will probably meet
some OF the crack lightweights now. as
he claims 10 be made OF championship
material.
Ernst was plucky and took a hard
thumping. His case was hopeless when
me was counted out, although he was not
exactly asleep and wanted 10 go on.
The times., 1898-08-09
Heavy Track at St. Louis.

st. Louis, Aug. 8.-There was fair
crowd and a heavy track at the fair
grounds today. Summaries:
First race-Four and a half furlongs.
Celluloid, II to TO- won; Lady Osborne,
second; Sidtila, third. Time, 0:56 1-2
Second race-Six furlongs. Cotton Plant.
TO 2, Won; Forsythe, second; Miss Bran
BILE. third Time, lis.
Third race-One and a. quarter miles.
Basquil. II to 5. won; Confession, second;
Buck Videre, third. Time, 2:09 3-4.
Fourth race-Free Handicap, mile and
sixteenth. Parole dor, 6 to !, won
Skate, second; Elkin, third. Time, 1:49
Fifth race-Six and a half furlongs.
Loving Cup, II to 5, won; Sorrow, second
Tragedy, third. Time, 1:21I-4
Sixth race-One mile. silva TO 5, won:
Harry Shannon, second; Miss Lizzie,
third. Time, 1:43 IA.
The times., 1898-08-09
INVASION OF BUGS.
They Threaten Vegetation in Penn
syIvanIa and New Jersey.

Prof L. o. Howard, an entomologist Of
the Department of Agriculture, has been
summoned to leave this city to repel an
invasion of chinch bugs in Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and Long Island. They also
threaten to devastate the trees and
shrudbery in ;he borough of Brooklyn.
They have already seized Prospect Park
in that city as a base of operations aud
are strongly intrenched. The Long Island
formers are in a state of er, al INK ETY.
over the advent of the bugs land unless
Prof Howard can stop their progress Il
Is feared that the insects VIII cut wize
swath all the way to Montauk Point, at
the extreme eastern end of the island.