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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
SOUGHT JAN TO GET FOOD.
A STARVING MAN BEGs FOR \ LoSo TERN OF
IMPRISONMENT

Munroe Fuller a homeless man. thirty-h years
old begged 10 10 sentenced to a long term of I'M
pr,sonment whom he was arraigned yesterday In
tho jefferson Market Police Court He said he
had had no food for two DAYS. that he could get
no work and that he had tried to enlist In the
Army tut had been rejected. Al University flaee
and Fourtcenth-s,. on Tuesday night he walked 10
n letter box where policeman was standing ana
taking n newspaper OF, the box tore on the stamp.
He was arrested. \ package. which appeared 70
he more valuable was the box but the man o.!
not touch H. When asked the reaton why he ran
~ only wanted 10 be arrested ana tina, no did not
intend 10 commit actual theft. Magistrate crane
sentenced him to three months on the Island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
RUBBER STRIPS FREE FROM DUTY.

Word was received at tho Custom House yestsr-
day from Washington that tho Treasury Depart
ment had decided that india-rubber In the FORM OF
"strips" and buttons" still crude rubber ma
f,e. from duty under the present tariff This ques-
ton was vigorously contested before Assistant sec,
r.tary Howell OF the Treasury Department, ana
Collector Bdwell by the legal representatives OF
several large rubbcr-importng firms or THIS city'
TN, decision IL Of great importance 10 the rubber
trade and was the subject OF action on the part OF
,te Mechanical Rubber Manufacturers Association
M a recent meeting IL IA especially important 20
n of bicycle tires. The decision OF me
treasury Department sustains the position taken
nv Collector Bidwell, md ovcrr,es the opinion OF
Arpra!ser Wakenan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
ELECTROMAGNETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS.

r.e.ine OF the Executive Committee OF inc
intercollegiate Athletic Association VIII be he'o
at tn. Fifth Avenue Hotel tomorrow 1t Will De a
long and lively session. and 1t is said that ee'era'
welLknown athletes will be protested
A total Of 81 entries has been received i'r sne
.,,a h.vc,. races and rare sport Is assured Yale,
parr.vIvon,a. Harvard, Cornell Stevens ana 60
i,,mh,a viii have teams the track at berkeey
Oval next week Among the o'cyei0 e"''' NV
the following - ,-..,
ya.-Tweedy Mcfarland. Strong Jacques I psssons
the Andersons Hutchinson, McCuteheon' "e"' ~
and Russell. ,,u vr,u.r. Schwartz Bird
Hall. Hudson and Morrfii ,,...,r Woman R,cha rds
HAIRY ari--Hewitt WHITE AAheo'i" "'-'
and Wood srvh MrKeA eevmour
wllsms Ahu Ha1sltins. Minor. Chaamer Hansen
Boskowitx and Forney 49,. an. Donn.m,usr
ssns v.rrett. Ouslen and lockwood
II,r,ncsson-Rpley. Miller and Dean
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY RESCUED.

,s,ss as1uJ,ER's TERRIBLE EXPERIENCES IL
SIERRA LDONE-sAvED BY BRITISH GREW.
London. May B.-Mail advices received hero to-
day from Freetown. the capital or the BRUSH
colony OF Sierra Leone. West AFRICA gave uo-
.u. ~, tho rescue of Miss Muller American mis-
,onarv who was alone IN the mission house In
the sherboro District when IT was invaded by in.
surgents engaged in the rebellion growing out on
tax. ..eo- ora roco,,toA For ,hre.
.bo,a was awful bloodshed throughout the
Town. while the natives were engaged In IN. work
y. .,ah uarehlp reached the mission house just in
time 10 rescue Miss Muller number n OF the ne
n a.i, victims had already surrounded the mis-
en-, when the sailors appeared on the scene.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
OFFICE APPOINTMENTS

The following appointments in the Controllers Of
a.. we're announced yesterday: jeremiah F. Dew
lin. security deposit clerk, salary $1,000; Eugene j.
Cumisky. deputy auditor Of accounts, salary $1,000
chandler wilmington. principal assistant engineer
salary $500: William +. Roach. assistant engineer
q sM Marin r. Smith. examiner salary $780,
Io,,a p,o.rix bookkeeper, salary 5000; George b.
waters hookkeeper salary 5000: Ira Taylor. ex,
amner salary 600 f. Lee Anssy. assistant oona
salary 81 500 and John T. OIara chief clerk salary
$3.50 -, D.r.n s,.nhsr
~onnaii William C. Taggard, James f. Malen and
Edward J. OKeefe. temporary clerks have been re-
moved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19

Fntr,e, for tho New-Jersey Athletic Clubs Me-
mortal Day carnival OF sports will close with James
p. sullivan. Nos Is and Is Park Place. on May
% The contests will be follows hanS
49, ~ onemiie handicap. 220-yard hurdle handicap.
oneme walk handicap running m,sn 'Inp; s
nn~tting l2-pound weight. one-mle bicycle hahui-
Fan and two-mile handicap
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
nprccJsTS OBJECT TO STAMPING STOCK.

,,o..on May lA-The New-England Retail Drug
80, Union has framed O. protest against the
no.,,,on to stamp proprietary goods in stock. as
paots,ned in the War Revenue bill now before
cnnrress The protest has been sent TO all New
Enrland Senators and Representatives 1t Is made
rs n, =, tina three thousand druggists. and ex-
o Oh ,ha belief that such goods should be
ps,a,nnsd only when they are sold. as many pro-
,n'ary goods In stock may never be called for or
prietAiy - ava had their day. have ceased TO be
SOLD. nv 40 lafi on the retailers hands. Inc
S9pnnSss claim all Sgs sO Doc a. IN
ever me VI 80 al the proprietary or trademark
BILE tot,nns for the sick. thus Tightening the DUR
rcfa nj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19

CORPORATION EXPECTED TO BE FORMED WITH
soo.oooooo CAPITAL
st. Louis. May is.-"The Republic said to-day:
indications point TO early contamination OF
the deal for the organization OF the gigantic Cont
mental Tobacco Company. 1t is understood that the
capital stock OF the corporation will be fixed
at s5o,No,00. tNd that 1t Will take IN all of the big
plug tobacco factories In the United States.
"In all probability ST. Louis Will be tho head
quarters of the company. as It has been pretty
definitely settled that Harrison l. Drummond, pres
ident OF the Drummond Tobacco Company. OF TINS
city. Will be president of the Continental company
Mr. Drummond. ii is said. ia now In New l ork
negotiating the terms of the transfer or seVerai OF
the big plug-tobacco factories 10 tho Gontlnehta
company. No figures can he obtained. The Drum
mond factories may be turned over 10 the Somu,,
mental at fixed price. which. II is expected VIII
be the basis of computing the value of the other
plants TO DO taken into the company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
NEW Interpretations IN THIS STATE.

Albany MAY is-The following companies have
teen incorporated with the Secretary or state:
Adirondack Brewing Company. Of Gloyersvimo.
Fulton County; capital stock. $1,000. Dlrectqorrbs
John Hnlock John Sponcb!e ana Luciah INN"
brandt. OF Johnstown. ,.,.. N
The Courier Publishing Company or Syracuse. 10
publish newspapers and do q general printing DusI-
ness; capitaf stock $1,000. Drec'ors-James IN
Mcclure Nathan j. Packard. Daniel Acksf indin MAJ.
John j. Cummings William Muench CbeTiess
Hughes George Freeman and Melvin H. Ha.e,;; ,,e "a
Syracuse, and William 4. Gaynor or Fayet'e'ii'e'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
SOLDIER WAS NOT EXEMPT FROM ARREST.

Boston. May lS.-Judge Lowell. In the United
State, Circuit Court. denied the petition or FRANK
O. Leonard Of Worcester. for the writ OF haDoas
corpus for mis- release from the alleged unla"iui
custody OF Michael Egan. chief % police OF frah'-
inghsn who holds him 10 await trial ior crlHi,'a'
assault alleged to have been committed on May
The ground upon which Leonard asked Tor me ne
wy,, u,e hat Tbeng a member OF Company ~
SIN Regiment and having been mustered INTO ser
vice on Nav u, tho day before the alleged onsnoG
was Committed he was by virtue Of the Federai
law and the articles Of war exempt from arrest
AID detention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
OTHER GAMES YESTERDAY.

A. Uartford-Hartford 3: Allentown.
At Loncaster-LeLcaster, 6, norfolk; -,
A. Wllkesbarre- Wikesbarre. ., Springfield,
At syracuse-First game Syracuse. I; PROVIDENCE
s second game. Syracuse. e. Providsnce o.
Al Schenectady Schenectady. 10: Hobart
4. Montreal Montreal. ., Eunalo. 10
At Pawtucket-Pawtucket, Newport.
Al Taunton-Fall River. Is: Taunton, l.
Al Naturalization. 6: Amherst 3.
Al Cambridge Harvard. II: williams; O.
A, New Bedford Brockton. :; New Bedtord. l.
Al Toronto Toronto. !. Rochester,
A. Easton-Iafayctte. !. Princeton. j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
zAyoLI. THE BARBER. on TRIAL.

Charles Zanoli. the barber who was suspected re-
Gently Of having murdered several OF his wives TO
.o,r. tho insurance on their lives. was placed on
trial Yesterday In the Court OF General Sessions be-
fore Judge Newburger. on the charge OF forgery In
The second degree. preferred by the Metropolitan
life Insurance Company. The company asserts tnat
dscisr red himself to be Charles Braune next OF KIN
oe Charles Zanoll said that ZAnou was oeaos
ciaimsd the money and got II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
NEW FIRM WITH AN OLD NAME.

The Iong-establshed banking house OF H. J..
Horton * Co was dissolved by the death or FRED
erfck T. Brown. frm under the old ute
has been formed by Messrs. II. L. Horton. j. Frank
inre ~ he old Arm, and John q. OKe~fe ana
Phiip r. brown who associated with the Old
Gr,, Tor many years. The new hrrn VIII he repre-
scnied on the Stock Exchange floor by Phiip l.
Pro
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
TINE OFTICE TO BE ABOLISHED.

Al n meeting yesterday OF the Board OF Managers
n, the Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange
Il was decided TO abolish tho once OF ASSISTANT sec
rotary which has been held Tor more 'hnn ."e,Ne
- 49, y,,uua,, 81 Ieuls The place will be de-
1.r.d vacant At the next annual meeting, III june
and The duties Of the Office will probably De dis
1904 IN future by the secretary Mr.. Lewis, VINO
IAN Tor chairman Of the Exchange against the pres
eni incumbent last June. VIII II ~ peheVed ne d
"a ndidate again this yea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
MEETING OF HARVARD OVERSEERS.

po.,on Nav IA special meeting OF the Board
., Over.eers OF Harvard College was held here to-
day II was voted to concur with the president ana
fellows in their votes reappointing Edward Cum
ninss A. NJ, assistant professor OF sociology Tor
ave years from September !. 1898. and appointins
Charles Henry Conrad Wright A. b. instructor N
r,r.ncn from, september T. 1895. The resignation OF
rdvard W. Hooper as treasurer was presented
Tia question OF requirements for admission was
discussed at length. but no decision was reacheo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
NEW PACKING HOUSE IN NORTHWEST.

6, po,, Nav 1s-It leaked out yesterday that
,,,s,ress Arrangement Is contemplated whereby
Armour will operate the largest packlng-house De-
tween Chicago and the North Pacific coast. al
New- brighton. The plan provides FOR inc con
struction OF a three story brick building. 4W Dy ~
feef at a cost OF 100000 Extensive improvements
and additions to the present facities III inc way VI
mems tracks and machinery Will Involve total
outlay OF near.y slcco.cp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.

A few plucky-some people would call them oes-
perate-cycllsts continue to ride their wheels over
the Brooklyn Bridge. Some sensible wheelmeh'
who are years beyond the novice class. have given
up the idea OF trying ride over the Bridge. espe-
cially during the rush hours. II they must get
their wheels to this city they prefer rounda-
bout and joting ride the cobbestones ana
then take one OF the ferries. The driveway Of the
Bridge between and D. m. Is a remarkable
sight to a stranger in the city The mass Of trolley
cars. carriages trucks and bicycles Is such that
pedestrians frequently stop the promenade to
watch the crush. Cyclists dart in and out be-
tween the heavier vehicles and In manner
10 set the nerves OF tmid people on edge Acci-
dents frequent, OF course, but for some reason
which the Bridge police could probably explain
these accidents seldom get any publicity. The
other night a wheelman vending his way
through the throng. He had several narrow es-
capes. but he seemed TO understand his mount
and those VINO watched him felt Ike appauding
his clever maneuvres. Suddenly, however. one
OF the trolley-cars ahead OF him was brought TO
a quick stop. 1t was on the down grade and the
cyclist seeing that re could not avoid the car.
looked hurriedy 10 the right to see II he could
escape that way. But heavy truck was there and
ne was effectuay hernmed In. All that ne could
do was TO disnount, and he did this hurriedly AS
he did horse attached TO a truck, stepped on
his wheel bringing IL TO the ground. Tnen the
horses hoofs landed squarely near the seat post
twisted out of shape and the rear wheel was
wreck. The cyclist was knocked over. ana ne re-
ceived nasty cash on the face. He was not badly
hurt, although blood was trtckling down ms
and then shook his head. II was merely cycling
incident the Bridge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
Play was started yesterday nj the DyKer Meaoo"

PLAY was started yeFrtruHy ~ ITO Dy"0I ."e1'7"
Golf Club for the two cups presented by fe"''
" MAXWELL The members have until noon on
o.,r,ay On turn in their scores, at handicap
modal play the makers OF the four best scores
then plnying in a foursome. at match play Tor inc
,ronhos The leaders yesterday were Daniel
Chauncey. Clark Burnham :. b. Van Brunt ana ns
W A Taylor whose respective scores were 3d. w.
q AID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19

UNITED IN CONGRESS NOMINATION. WHICH
MEANS FUSION IN STATE ELECTION
Empor.a Kan, May 1s.-The Popu'st congress
convention for the WITH Congress District yester-
day Endorsed the nomination OF Fl. g. Martin re-
Gently nominated for Congress by the Democra.a
TbIa action practically insures fusion OF the
Democrats and Populists in the State eectioh next
fall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
HARVARD. II. WILLIAMS. U.

Cambridge Mass. May ls-EIarvard played the
second errorl.ss game OF the week to-day shutting
out Williams almost without n hit Both cousins
and HAYES were very effective. while Robinson,
new man at third played a fine game. the score
X. IL r
p.-vr-s .........s . o q oil 10
williams ...........+.o o " ""
Ba,,e-i.>-Cousins Hayes and Read. Jansen ana "oS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
PRINCETON FRESHMEN WIN.

Princeton n. J.. May is (Spe,iaD Tho Princeton
freshmen defeated the Columbia freshmen mere TINS
afternoon by the following score;
Princeton. oi .....-..+..........
Columbia Oi ..............-...l " =
ui,s-Prnceton 10. Columbia. j. Batterles-Prines,oh
Lane. and Robbins. columbia. buheles ana p'"
nett, Umpire Schroeder r1me-2l5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
,rvr.pJpD SHOOTING AT LONG BRANCH.

Branch. ~ j. May 10 (speciaD.-Day. Walters
and CAPTAIN Bunk three expert wing shots took part
in A. series OF Hve-bird sweepstakes ut Eikwood
Park this afternoon. Captain Bunk won tnree Oh
the Ave miss and outs, and walters Two. DAY won
the next three contests. n-brd sweep WIN hhe
Kills and two matches ut double BIRDS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
BASEBALL CONTESTS.
ST. LOUIS. II; CHICAGO. t.

Chicago May 1s-Thornton hit three batsmen IN
succession and was pounded safely four times In
the fourth Inning s!x rins resulting. Decker M
safely each time at bat, once for a long douole
with the bases full. Attendance. 1910. Score;
r. II. e.
Chicago ...........o o u
81, Louis ...,......O . o XII IL
DECENTRALIZATION and Donahue; sudhon and Sugnen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19

Deputy-Sherirf O'DonneN has received another at
tachment against the United Fuel Gas General tor
Company Of No. Il Cedar.t, for g 600 in favor OF
Edward H. Kellogg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
BALTIMORE. 9: PITTsBUR9. 2.

Baltimore May 1s.-A base on balls. MT oa's-
man. an error and a single gave the Pttsourgs
their two tallles in the second. In the other IN
n!ngs the visitors could do nothing with Nopss
delivery. Attendance. 1883 Score; ~
Baltimore ...........0 J -
p.ttaburg ............0 D U ~ =
Batteries Nors and Clark Tsnnehill ana schrver
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19

Judgment for s. 17s entered yesterday against
the Standard Bicycle Company, formerly OF No. $50
6sventh-ave.. and Frederick Richter. president OF
the company. In favor OF the New Home Sewing
Machine Company, on note Of Thomas Mcl.augh-
lin, which Endorsed by the Standard Bicycle
Company ana MI Richter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19

Judgment FOR SIC go entered yesterday against
Alfred Dodge & Son. manufacturers OF plano felt
at No 10 East Thrteenth-st. in favor Of the Bank
OF the Metropolis, indorsers on notes OF Daniel
Green & Co., OF Glens Falls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
n OF p DEFEATS HARVARD.

PHILADELPHIA. May ls--The University OF Fennsyi-
xan,a cricket team defeated Haverford College NJ
Hayerford In a one-innins match to-day by the
.cors Of rs to 12 The bowling OF Sharpless an. ana
Damo,te for Pennsylvania was terribly enectve
md sx OF the Haverford men were retired with
ciphers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19

The Sheriff has received an attachment against
Nine lanbele de ST. Omer. dressmaker, o, NO 80
East T>wenty-Hrst- ct. from Rlumenstlel a. hlrscn
for 32s23 for goods sold to her by Debenhan e
Freebody. Of London the account beng SIX mo",s
oyardue The attachment was obtained on tho
statement that she had transfcrred AL her pnsl-
ness 10 stock company called Mine, IT. uo
ever except stock in the company. and that she -
the president OF the company. Her HaplNues "e'o
about 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
SEAMAN KILLED BY FALL.

Hyannis Mass. May rs-Rohert Marston. seaman
IN the schooner ]. Howell Leeds. which arrived TO-
dav from Philadelphia. fell from the missen-csoss-
trees to the deck and was killed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19

Schedules OF Benjamin Fitch. manufacturer OF
bedding and dealer In furniture at No. q West
Forty -second-st show actual liabilities s3o3i7:
contingent liabilities 1880; leases Of stores. nom!-
nal assets Sal $50; actual assets S2S320.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19

Ths N,w-Uaven Yacht Clubs spring regatta.
which wa. 10 have been sailed on Memorial Day.
Will not come of. owing to the recent placing OF
subme rine mines In the New Haven ffhroor'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19

,,.,rv ps,kn.p. OF the New-York Yacht Club. has
rr,y.d ~, TIA steam yacht Magnolia At Beaufort.
s G.. on the way from Charleston. 8. c. to New
q ,vl ttv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19

Schedules OF George W. Cole. dealer in antiques
and curios at No. 10 East Fourteenth-st show Ia
bnlties Ae25: nominal assets, s3.5OS and actual as
sets, ISIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
UNIVERSITY OF pENNsY1.vANIA.s BROWN. z

Philadelphia May ls-The University OF Penn
sylvaria beat Brown to-day by one run.
Brown University. o ! J =
Univ. Of Pennsylvania " v I"
Battsrcs-S,dswick and Brown and oi'iendeF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19

Deputy Sheriff Radley yesterday took charge OF
the place Of business OF Richard Wetzei' oea4er III
meerschaum pipes at Centre and Walker SITS, on
an execution for $i66, In favor OF Henry Warsins
Mr.. wetze has been in business for ten years, ana
succeeded Wetzel & Stack. in April, 1884
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
cORwrLL DEFEATED AT LACROSSE.

TIL. crescent Athletic Club lacrosse team won an
exciting game yesterday from the Varsity team
NJ Cornell University at the Owls Head Grounds,
nav Ridge Brooklyn. by a score OF 10 &
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
LOCAL. BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS.

Judgment for $42,S7S obtained here yesterday
nv ds-aut acainst Frank A. Mcgowan. ex-Neyor
OF Trenton ~ j. In favor Of Remers & Meyers.
Of this city, for rubber which they sold to the
Eastern Rubber Manufacturing Company OF Tren,
ION IN 1895 AT the request of Mr.. Mcgowan, who
Guaranteed payment OF the bill. and gave three
notes which matured on September 20. 1870; MArch
Is 1887 and September 26 1897 and were not PAID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
NOTES FROM TIE GOLF LINKS.

There will b. from Atty to sixty starters In tho
nrellu,lnary round OF the open tournament. AZ 'ho
Knollyood Country Club, this morning inc oes.
Lnoun nlavcrs entered ara w. J. Travis. A "a
Rohhins L. y. Van Etten O. f.. Armstrong a""
y. 6. Reynnl
Mic. rurice Terry won easily in tho match-piay
rou,ds for the womens championship cup. Mt tho
Aras,ey club In the semi-hnas she beat MISS
Lillian Brooks by four up and Mrs A. d. Soen nnais
h,Ht Miss Caryl Eidlitz by one UP. In ,he si.ais
VI Terry hen, Mrs Cochrane by four w ana TWO
~ NAV The rounds we're Of nine holes natcn
play. Mss Terry WI. ho'd 'he cup ''''' '''
contest six months hence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
cplND JURY INDICTE MURDERERS.

GRAND JURY IADICTs HOhDEhEhH.
bridgeport Conn. May s-rhc Grand Jury to-
Aav returned true bills against Ben Wills ana FRED
Ma Brockhaus the alleged murderers Of David
r Lambert, Of wilton. December last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-19
,oyice. the ayeraRe rider

Except possibly the novice. the average rider
knows pretty we'll his capacity for gears He
knows that for ordinary riding anything over
ninety gear is nonsense and tomfoolery Yet young
men frequently met the road riding wkeelo
geared at from 100 TO 100 The huge front sprocket
wheels give the bicycle an unga,nly appearance
One of thAsA young men, who evidently rides for
show" purposes. seen yesterday afternoon
riding rather struggling 10 get up the hill at
the end OF Bediord-ave.. Brooklyn. He was labor
ing like an athlete struggling In heavyweight
lifting contest, and the persp.ration was rolling
down his face He was suffering palpably that
several other wheelmen who stood near were at
first moved to pity. Then the righteousness OF the
spectacle proved too much for them. and they be-
gan TO laugh. A silly smile overspread the face or
the high gear worshpper. as he glanced at the
amused onlookers. II sickly sort OF grin,
showing pain than merriment. He eventu-
ally reached tho top OF the hill without dsmount.
ing but ne had suffered overexerton. 1t was said
that the wheel geared 10 $50. Ills brain devel-
opnent IL not so exalted.