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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-19
CYCLING.

Zimmerman will be seen in races OF
the other side OF the water before tn
year is out.
Bald, the everyday champion, as man.
of his admirers term him, will max,
his first appearance of the season
at the Quill Club Wheelmen's ma
tional circuit meet, Manhattan Beach
Nav q.
Wheelmen in New York State art
much disturbed over the possibility of
cycle tax, as introduced by Alderman j
T. Long yesterday, providing for The
licensing Of all bicycles and tricycles fol
the benefit Of the cycle paths and road
ways used exclusively by bicycists.
This has been very hard month on
bicycle clubs which have planned cen.
fury runs. 1t has been month of rainy
Sundays, and the postponed events Of
this kind indicate that the supply for
June will make that month a record
breaker.
As indicating the liberality of prize
offerings this year, the lists of Woodside
Park and Willow Grove for three days of
racing, May % and 80 and June 4, will
show the point most clearly. Over $2,-
400 is offered by the first named, and the
riders are t1ocking to this city from all
over the country, considering Philadel-
phia their Klondike without further
searching.
A notable lot of champions are now
training at the Manhattan Beach track.
There are Michael, Taylore, Taylor and
Titus, of the middle distanc; Bald,
Cooper, Freeman, Tom Butler and Coul-
ter, of the sprinting distances.
Cissac, the French middle champion,
In training on the new one-third mile
board track at Woodside Park, Philadel-
phla, yesterday morning rode mile in i
minute 40 seconds. This is but 3.5
seconds slower than the worlds record
forthe distance, held jointly by J. W.
Stocks, the English, and Eddie Nc
Duffee. the American riders.
McDuffee's decisive defeat of Titus
shows two things-onc that Anne rican
riders, and McDuffee in particular, have
caught on to the pacing game, so much
responsible for immie Michae's success,
and that Fred Titus no longer classes
with the leaders OF the middle distance
cycle racing. Titus gameness has been
questioned by those no know him well
and he will hardly cut very brave
figure among the many stars OF the
cycle track this fall.
Eddie Bald and August Lehr, the re-
puted Champions of America and Ger
MANY, have been matched for side
wager of $500 each and purse to be
offered by the National Cycledrome
track, the race to be ridden the 2Sth of
this month in New York city. Bald has
arrived in New York and started his
training az Manhattan Beach. Lehr
sailed from Germany yesterday with his
wife.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-19
Among the Local MUSES.,

1t is expected that the 'Heroes Of
of l776' will be repeated in the Opera
House some time in June. Several
changes will be made, which will make
it known as the american Heroes of
the present war.
w. d. Walls is directing the two
bands at the Ferris Reform School in the
absence of Julius Reybold, who is lead
ing one of the bands with Welsh
Brothers Circus
The West End Choral Club will give
an entertainment in Union M. E.Church
on Tuesday evening, May 24th, 1898.
Quite number Of patriotic songs are on
the program.
Miss Eva Heck, who until recently
sang in st. Andrews choir, has resigned
to accept a position with church in
Philadelphia. Her successor at St.
Andrews has not yet been appointed.
Walter d. Walls has accepted the lead
ership of Hyatt's Band. Mr. Walls is
one Of the best cornetists in the city and
hustler. He will no doubt improve
the band materially while it is under his
leadership.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-19
AMONG THE HORSEMEN,

The sale of Monmouth Parks race
track was to have been held in New York
Tuesday, but was postponed.
Ben Brush will not start in the Subur-
ban Handicap. He was top-notcher,
with 1919 pounds, and Ornament is now
top weight, with 12S pounds.
The high jump, which will be held on
Saturday, May e, promises to be espec-
tally exciting this year. The jumping
will be started at the height of five feet
and not be raised beyond five feet six
inches.
Ornament has now the post OF honor
in the Suburban, with l2S pounds.
Tommy Burns has adopted a plan for
collecting the money he earns riding that
is both methodical and paying. He
employs a clerk to keep track OF his
business, and at the end of each week
his several employers receive neatly
printed bill head notifying them that
they are indebted to Thomas Burns for
professional services" with instruc-
tions to remit to party named Pierce,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-19
A Great Game of Bias eba1l,

Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend
me your ears. On Saturday next, bar
ring accidents, there will be fought BY
worthy foemen, a battle royal between
the famous ball team known as the
Ponce De Lcon, and the equally as
famous team the Pullman Tack Chewers
to contest fol the championship OF the
upholstery department.
From all reports it will be grand
and glorious event, one that will not be
forgotten for some time to come Every
one is invited to be present. The battle
ground is situated at Riverview. Fol-
lowing composes the two teams: Ponce
De Leon, +. Goodnow, 3d.; J. BIoomer,
h.; A. Iarges, +. f.; L. kiser, s. s. NJ.
Hand, |. f.: W. Gisson, c.; +. Penuski,
C. f.; r. Mahoney, 2b.; ?. Dolan, p, and
capt.
Pullman Tack Chewers, F. Handy ID.
and capt; f. Meyers, p, and c. f.; L.
Demeree, !. f.; j. Carr, 3D.; L. Weber,
c.; F. Weber, r. f.; W. Bonnet, C. f.,
and p; W. Morgan. 2b., and j. Klunn,
$. s. CmpiIes, A. Rand and [. Eaton.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-19
DIAMOND DUST.

Old famous Jerry Nops pitched grea
game Of ball for Baltimore vesterda,
against Pittsburg, holding them down t.
five hits.
Shutoff, of St. Louis, yesterday beat
the Chicagos.
If the Orioles keep up the gait they
have struck, it is likely Joe Corbett will
be called into the fold on his own terms,
The Chicagos released two pitchers
Brigg and Friend-and called "Bazzaza''
Kilroy in from the outfield to start
against Cleveland. 1t was resurrection
for true, but he won his game in style.
Kansas City is trying to get Mike Sui
livan to pitch with Dick Gear, making a
team of lawyer pitchers. Here are two
men who should know something about
an argument.
George Davis has brother Charley,
who, according to George, is a cracka-
jack. He plays with summer teams,
but his old brother says he can make a
few league shorts look like even money
to say the least.
1t is likely that "Cy," once known as
"Ariel Cy," has lost the airy part of his
name. If there ever was pitcher who
shows disposition to stick to mother
earth it is Mr.. Seymour. It is to be
hoped he has taken root this spring He
is poisoning as a pretty steady PROPOSE
ton at any rate.
Baltimores think the new restriction
on pitchers is a conspiracy to "do' them.
By rushing into print with this asser-
ton, together with the fact that their
pitchers are all touched with desire to
break the rule, they can only expect to
have every umpire in the League taking
particular notice. Why call attention to
these things, New York hasn't a pitcher
who ever broke rule in his life.
Tebeau, of Cleveland, made a scene in
Chicago last week and was put out of the
game and ordered to leave the field. 1t
was all about Grifliith's peculiar deliv-
cry, which Tebeau claimed was illegal.
When he saw the argument was going
against him lie became good natured at
once, and as he promised to "be good'
the umpire let him back into the game.
Jack Boyle, the Philadelphia catcher,
used to be the manager of jim Traney,
the Cincinnati lightweight. He be-
lieyes him to lave a chance with any
body.
There seems to be prevailing idea
that "James j. will join the Rochester
club. Brady, however, says Corbett
will not play. Now, will he or won't
he? Everybody is entitled to one
guess.
Clements, the catcher who has been
playing in the fastest of company tor
nearly fifteen years, has rule about eat
ng that may account for his present
superb condition. lie eats after the
clock strikes twelve. He began this
practice when he began playing profess
'ional baseball, and has continued iU
,ver since. Clements is not the only
irst class left handed catcher in the bus
ness, but is likely one of the best and
urest tlirowers. The motion he uses he
earned of Buck Ewing years ago. In
ike most left handed men his throwing
lever curves. He avoids this by pulling
hem straight over
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-19
Epworth League.

The second meeting of the Ninth An
nual Convention of the Epworh League
was held in Epworth Church yesterday,
and several members of the League resid-
ing in lower Delaware were present.
Rev. Coursey conducted the morning,
afternoon and night sessions. Rev. Nc
Sorley gave half-hour talk on "Rela.
ton OF the League to the Pastor" Rev.
Robert Watt, D. D., gave lecture on the
Cosmopolitan Bug"
Today business meeting will be held
at II a. IN. for those who cannot come
earlier.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-19
Sermon to knights TcmpIar.

st. Johns Commandery, No. "
Knights Templar will attend st. Pau's
M. +. Church, Seventh and Market
streets, Thursday 7.45 p. M, Ascension
Day sermon to be preached by W. l.. S.
Murray, d. d. Prof. Hadley's choir
will be assisted by Grace Orchestra, Mr..
Herbert and Miss Theilman will each
sing solos. The quartette will also give
a special selection. The public is in
vited
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-19
EyMERALDA ATHLETIC CLUB.
Will Give Grand Boxing Entertain.
ment at Pyle's Cycling Academy
tOnight-TO be Dandy.

The Esmeralda Bay Club tonight will!
give another Of their great boxing carni-
walls at Pyle's Cycling Academy.
The last show given by this club was
the Warmest that was ever held in the
building, and from the array of talent
that will appear tonight the show prom
ises to Outclass their former one.
There is one bout down that will GER
tainly be we'll worth the price of admis-
sion, and that one is between Frank
Hoffecker and Pat Mcconnell. These
men are too we'll known to comment ON.
The other contests will be as follows:
Jack Dougherty vs. an unknown; Frank
Fisher and John Blackston, of Chester;
Harry Burke, of Philadelphia, and
George Russell and Billy Diggs as sub
stitute bout. Now sports, this club de-
serves to have packed house tonight,
and the only way to have one is to turn
out and plank down your little quarter,
and walk in.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-19

The meeting for the promotion of holi-
ness, held last evening at the home OF
Mrs. J. J. Wyatt, No. 507 West Fourth
street, was conducted by Mrs. Chandler
OF Grace Church.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-19
BASE BALL SCORES.

WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY.
Philadelphia at Cleveland.
Boston at Cincinnati.
Pittsburg at Baltimore.
New York at st. Louis.
Washington ut Chicago.
Brooklyn at Louisville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-24
The Maryland senatorship.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 24.-The
opening of the second week of the
senatorial fight in Maryland found the
situation the same as on Saturday with
the McComas men making the most
confident claims and the eleven" as
firmly united as ever. 1t was again
predicted that McComas would gain
seven ard perhaps eight votes whenever
the managers of his campaign decided
that it should be so, but the prevailing
belief was that no decisive action would
be- taken until after the caucus which is
booked for tonight, in which, it is
claimed, enough members will partici-
pate to insure McComas election.
The ninth ballot for Senator taken
to-day resulted: McComas. 40; Cor
man, AZ; Findlay, 2; Shaw, II.
After the ballot was completed one
Of the "elsven" made motion to ad.
journ, which was carried, the demo
Gratis voting with the anti-McComas
men. During the joint convention
Delegates Vert and Wilkinson made
speeches clearly indicating the purpose
of the democrats TO vote for some re-
publican other than Judge McComas
for Senator when the proper time ar
rives. Senator Scott has issued call
for republican caucus and the final
struggle is thought to be very close at
hand,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-24
Sensational Reports.

JACKSONVILLE, Jan. PA special
from Key West, dated 23d inst. says
"There has been much excitement in
this city during the last twenty -four
hours, due to an alarming telegram
from Havana, stating that the streets
had been flooded with circular calling
upon all anti-American elements to
raid the American colony. Captain
General Blanco, fearful that the rabid
element of the city might attempt such
violence, placed an extra guard around
Consul General Lees Office. Many of
the Americans of the city who believe
they are in real danger have prepared
their affairs for any emergency. This
news is what gave rise to the rumor
that General Lee had been assasinated.
The excitement in this city was
much allayed, this morning at 10
o'clock when the battleships New
York, Indiana, Massachusetts, Iowa
and Texas arrived off the bar. The
feet, however, will leave tomorrow
for Tortugas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-24
MONDAY EVENING. JAN. "a, 1858.

IrHAs never been satisfactorily de-
MED that Mr.. Carlisle, when Secretary
CT the Treasury. did write an order Tor
the redemption of U. S. securities with
silver money; but he is now an &C
knowledged leader OF the boilers, and
stands with them in their opposition to
the resolution before the U. S. Senate
declaring U. S. bonds payable with
silver dollars. The Senate will pass
this resolution next Thursday, aud
though the republican House will not
concur, and though the President
would veto it, if it should do so, the un'
certainty about the redemption OF those
bonds will be increased, and conse-
onently the value thereof be diminish
ed. Uncertainty is one of the main
causes of the prevailing business depres-
sion in this country, and that uncei-
tainty will not be d;ssipated until the
silver question be definitely and de-
cissively settled, and that would have
been done in 100 had it not been for the
boilers and Mr.. Hanna's fraudulent
election fund. AS it is, it will have to
be postponed until 1900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-24
FROM CUBA.

Dupuy de LONE, the Spanish Minis
ter at Washington on Saturday re-
ceived the following cablegram from
DR.. Copgosto, Secretary General of Gu
ba, the former Spanish Consul at Phila-
delphia:
"The insurgent officer, Augustin Ro-
man, and five men of the second squad
ron of Maxine Gomez, have surrender.
ed at Mapos, Santa Clara.
"They declare that the chief Of the
squadron, Nestor Alvarez, has been
been killed by Maxine Gomez, be-
cause he intended to lay down arms
and accept autonomy; for the same rea
son the officer, Andres Alvarez, and
twenty men are in prison by order of
Gomez.
"Roman and the FIVE men with him
ask authorization to form guerrilla in
order to svenge the death of their cap
TAIN"
This is in line with Gomezs repeat.
ed declaration to execute any of his
men who favored autonomy.
Senior Congosto also says that Juan
Masso. the reputed relative of insur-
gent President Mssso, who surrendered
few days ago, sent this message to
General Blanco.
~ send you my greetings, and remain
at your orders without condition, pray
ing you to forward to the president of
the cabinet and the secretaries the fol.
lowing telegram: After having accept
ed autonomy and recognized the sover.
eighty of Spain, with the brigade at my
orders, you can count on my decided
aid to help you 10 your great work of
peace yet so advanced"
Reports from Havana state that ex-
ira guards have been placed around
Consul General Lees office, and that
volunteers have been called on to pro-
tect the American colony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-24
TELEGRAPEIC BRRYITIFs

a reduction Of 10 per cent in the wages .,
about ore-fourth of all the operatives n ,t w
employ Of the Manchester, N. IL, Coz ,ao
Mills Corporation went into effect tod tod
The cut was accepted. The Manchester coy
poiation, employing about 1000 hands :,
the last of the local mills to cut wages. y
The Mississippi river at Memphis cont;rr,-
to rise and fears for the levees are felt IT.
Ohio river at Ciccinnati is now STATIONARY an NO
fears CT disastrous flood are abating. N''''
Lord VIM. Neyill son of the MARQUIS Of A.
ersavenny. was arrested in London TO d,r
charged with fraud. "'y
Mrs. Jas Holingsworth, aged 65 vo.,.
living near Perry, Okla, yesterday gave binb
to girl baby. NV '''' "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-24
DIED.

At the residence Of her son, DR. Charles G
Lennon. at 1910 p. NJ, on Sunday, January
23rd, Mrs. ISABELLA 3. LENNON, the
beloved wife OF lev. Joseph G. Lennon, of
the Virginia Conference of the AZ. E. Church
South. Her funeral services will take place
in the N. E. Church South on Wednesday
next, January 26th, at IL a. III. Friends of
the family are cordially invited to attend.
Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va, and Elizabeth
City, N. c., papers please copy.
On January 22nd, 1898, at tho residence
of her daughter. Mrs. F. J. Heimer,
GEORGIE SEYMOUR, widow of Edgar l..
Brockett. of Alexandria. Va. Friends of the
family arc respectfully invited TO attend the
funeral Tuesday, January 18th, at 2 p m.
from the resid'nc, Of her son, Alb rt D.
Brockett. No. III Cameron street. liner
meut private.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-24
The Work ofIncend;ar;es

MAHANoY CITY, Pa, Jan. 24.-Four
fires, three believed to have been of in.
cendiary origin, occurred here during
last night. Shortly before midnight the
Daily Record Office was partially de-
stroyed. The type, machinery and fix
lures were ruined. A few hours later
the Eagle Hosiery Mill. a dwelling
nesrby and several freight cars were
totally destroyed. About the same
time in another part of the city big
double flour and feed warehouse and
stable was burned to the ground to-
gether With the stock. The wind blew
gale and it was with the greatest diff
ficulty that the fremen kept the flames
confined to the buildings in which they
originated,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

On Saturday the fox hunters of Far
quier had the largest chase of the I.aa
son, there being fully seventy.Gve Rem
in the saddle and thirty seven COUNTS
Of hounds in the hunt.
1t is gradually leaking out that CIR,
gresham W. A. Jones intends hecon
ing candidate for U. S. Senator if tba
Reddy bill to give the voters an onn n,p
tunity to express their choice of csrd;
dates shall pass.
The town council of Manassas 10,
instructed the corporation attornev to
frame bill so amending the charter of
that place as to extend its corporsra
limits to three-quarters of q mile from
the center of the town.
1t is reported that movement is On
foot among certain members of Con.
gress at Washington to use their ipor.
epce to have the United States Naval
Academy transferred from Annapoli.
to either Newport News or some near.
by point on Hampton Roads.
1t is stated that during the meeinc
of the advisory council at Lynchburp a
gentleman told Judge L. 3. r. Wricb'
that if any effort was made 10 exoner.
ate Grand Commander Stubs new
documentary evidence bearing on the
history matter would be offered. A.
it turned out there was no need OF in.
PRODUCING this new evidence.
A dispatch from Richmond SAVE
Sentiment in favor of the Reddy bin
providing q method whereby voters
may express their choice of tie candi.
dates for u. 8. Senator is growing. Il
begins to lood as though the measure
would be passed with votes to spsle
Hon. R. Walton Moore, one of tia
leaders in the primary plan fight at Tho
Roanoke convention, has recently been
here and expressed himself as NEST
heartily in favor of the bill.
Rev. Leslie Cook, who bad been con.
fined in the Roanoke Jail under an IL
dictment for forgery, sawed cut Friday
night and made good his escape. The
special case in which he was indice,.
involved a check purpcrting 10 nsyy
been signed by T. w. Wood & SOU.
and which Cook had cashed during the
meeting of the Baptist Association in
Roanoke some months ago. He held
pastorate in Roanoke for short time.
Cook is wanted in other places on sin
liar charges.
On the subject of the annexation q
Hawaii Gov. Tyler in an interview on
Saturday said From naval point Of
view. in the event OF future war the
annexation of Hawaii is desirable,
while from commercial, social and Pc
litical aspects my mind is not so clear
that it would be. / can see q possible
injury to some of our southern inter
ests. would be willing to trust tho
settlement of the question to the VII.
dom and patriotism of our national
representatives"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-24
FROM WASHING TON.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
WARRINGTON Ian d


The U. S. S. Maine has been ordered
to Havana. 1t is said at tho Navy
Department that no disturbing news
has been received from there but that
the movement is rather in the line of u
resumption of free Intercourse of our
naval vessels in Cuban waters, the same
as prevailed prior to their withdrawal
on account of the outbreak of hostil.-
ties. Senator Frye said that the action
was eminently satisfactory to him.
Senator Gray said it was very proper
to have u warship in Havana for the
protection of American interests. Sen
ator Morgan said that Germany had
showed the United States the way by
sending her war ships to Havana and
was evidently badgering this govern
ment in this matter. Senator Foraker
was particularly pleased. He said he
wished the Texas and the other yes.
sells of the squadron would be ordered
10 follow the Maine. Senator Cullom
said: 81 am glad to hear it. l hon,
the Maine will be followed by other
vessels" Senator Teller said he would
like to see the harbor of Havana filled
with American ships. Representative
]. 81. Lewis said bis understanding wa:
that the Maine had gone to Havana al
the request of Consul General Lee with
a view to protecting American interests
and that Gen. Lee was in effect to use
his own judgment as to the use to be
made of the navy. Mr.. Lewis said be
most heartily approved this course,
Senator Daniel said: 81 am glad to
hear it, it ought to have been done two
years ago."
Following the visit of President Dole
of Hawaii, it is reported that Senior
Campos SALES. the republican candi.
date for President of Brazil, if elected
will visit the United States after the
election, which occurs in March.
In tbs Senate to-day Mr.. Elkins in
troduced bill restricting the denomi
nation of greenbacks aud treasury notes
to bills of FIVE dollars and upwards,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-24

AND NOW the legislature will create
another commission to enforce the COL
lection of the oyster tax. Il the officers
to whom that duty is now entrusted
will not, or cannot, perform it, what
possible additional power can the new
officers to be appointed be possessed Of
by which to do so? The new officers
will draw their salaries, which
will increase the States expenses, but
her receipts will not be increased. The
law for the assessment and collection
of the oyster tax is already amply suffi-
cient; the trouble is with the officers
who are paid to enforce it, and there is
nothing to induce the belief that those
who will be appointed by the proposed
commission, will not be equally as de-
lipuuent,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-24
Niagara ON the Ramnaee,

NIAGARA FALLS, Jan. "a. The Mia
CARA river was in rage last night, ow.
ing to the heavy westerly gale. The
water rose 10 the gorge about 25 feet.
1t swept over the Maid of the Mist
docks and sheds and carried off boats,
lighthouses, lumber and pulp wood in
large quantities. Contributary creeks
overaowed their banks and added to
the mighty flood. The scene above the
falls, was wild one. Bath island,
Luna island and part of the Three
Sisters were submerged, and consider
BILE damage was done to the State pro.
perty and mills along the banks of the
river