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Evening star., 1898-05-20
Earns n Promotion.

Mr.. H. c. Grove. formerly Of this city,
has been promoted to the position Of man
ager of the Buffalo office OF the Columbia
Phonograph Company. Mr.. Grove was for
fourteen years a clerk in the city post Of
flee. being in Capt. Jas. E. Bells division
all of that time, but resigned two years
ago to accept service with the Columbia
company in this city. He Travelled for q
year, when the place of assistant manager
of the office of which he Is now manager
was assigned him.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

mary He has only had four pastorates,
Philadelphia, Reading. Detroit end WASH
ington- He has been moderator of the
synods OF Pennsylvania and Michigan. and
so is qralifed by experience to preside over
the general assembly
He has represented the church I'm this
country in 1876 and again IN lSss at the
general Presbyterian council In London.
He has been commissioner TO three gem
eral assemblies
Evening star., 1898-05-20
The Bradneld-Rsbert.-Ca. -Ca.e.

Mr. Joseph Bradneld. the plaintiff in the
suit against United States Treasurer Ellis
II. Roberts. says that the action taken by
Justice Hagner on the 18th instant was
formal compliance with the mandate Of the
Court Of Appeals. and in no way Affects
his rights involved In the pending appeal to
the Supreme Court OF the United States,
The case Is No. 661 on the docket of the
Supreme Court for October term, 1907 Uhe
present term. 1t will hardly be reached
before the court adtourns
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Miss Douxlass' Reading.

This evening Miss Carrie NJ. Douglass OF
the National Conservatory of Music, go
street northwest, will give a number Of
readings There will also be fine musica
program, and as the entertainment is q
public one without any charge for admis-
sion, 1t is expected that the attendance will
be very large.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Verdict Against u Railway.

Patrick Crafty has been awarded in Cir
cult Court No. judgment of $625 against
the Capital Traction Company because of
injuries sustained by him April 2. 1897. He
claimed that. being unable to obtain a seat
he was standing on the platform of a car,
when. In rounding Thomas Circle, he was
thrown OFF. suffering broken right arm
and lesser injuriss. He demanded $4,000
damages. charging that the accident was
the result Of the company's negligence.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
A.cen.ion Day Ob.eryed

The Knights Tempiar Of the District of
Columbia under the auspices of De Molay
Commandery, No. 2, observed Ascension
day by attending services at John Wes-
ley Church, Connecticut avenue northwest
between L and M streets northwest. Rev.
and Sir knight w. H. Cypress, rector, de-
livered sermon. There was large at
tendence.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Colonial Beach

WILL OPEN MAY 80
STEAMER JANE MoSfcLFY WILL LEAVE ST.
{. WHARF $50 IN.
Returning about $50 pm
Stoppipg Somerset Beach and Alexandria going
and returning
The only allday trip out Of Washington not inter-
fered with by War Regulations. Come with us
and view Forts along the river.
For charter and informatio apply to
ADAM +. WCRACH, Manager
my14-l5tf Room o3, lie Droit bldg.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Number Incorrectly Stated.

In the account published Wednesday in
The Star of the shooting Of John Pretty
and John Flagg, both coiored. by Bernard
Brooks, the scene of the shooting was
placed at No. Q street northwest. This
was a mistake, as the affair occurred at an
other number on the same street.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

Moreland & Co, Center Market having
received about sixty packages of Crisfield
soft crabs with instructions to sell them.
We are going to give everybody a bargain
tomorrow. New salmon, large Delaware
roe shad. Spanish mackerel spring ducks,
c2pons, frogs and turtlss. Only frst-class
goods. NIoreIand & Co., Center Market
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

In Circuit Court No. Joseph Mathy has
been awarded $500 damages against Frank
d. Berry and Sampson p. Bailey Ina a suit
to recover $50 for alleged damage to gods
which he claimed to have stored with the
defendants.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Isade Farewell,

Employees OF the government printing Of
fee assembled al 9th strest and Maryland
avenue last evening to say farewell to Ser
geant Bowers OF Company B, 9TH Maryland,
who left for the war
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Through Sleeper Washington to Buff
fnI0. Raitinlorc and OHIO II. II.

Elegant Pullman sleeping cars, leaving
Blue Line and Lehigh Valley railway, ar
irving Buffalo at 1870 am. next day. Re
turning, arrive Washington at IL a-m.-Ad.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
For Sale and Partition,

A till in equity has been filed by Daniel
Brown and others against Wm. P. Lock-
wood for the sale and partition Of lot 4
snd part of lots 100 and 1O1. square G67 of
the estate of the late Daniel Brown. At
tcrney John J. Dolan represents the COM
plainants.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Japanese and Chinese

Magnolias. naples, evergreens and beauti-
ful paeorias, etc, you can buy only al
Studer' 's-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

Blue Flame Coal Oil Cooking Stoves
something new. A. Eberlys Sons, 71S Ith
st. NV.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
he Star Ont of Town.

The Evening Star will be sent daily By
mail for 80 cents per month In advance.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

The Prices and the Values Are No
longer on speaking terms. 5-lb. boxes fin
est butter at 81. .25 are highest values at
bottom price Jas. F. Oyster, 800 Pa ave
Advertisement
Evening star., 1898-05-20

'ePartridse" Hama Always Finest,
Every genuine Partridge Ham is brand
ed with a Partridge. Look for the brand.
J. b. SCHROTH, 456 Center Market
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Johnston's wonderful reductions on page L

KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES.
Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure
sugars sold at cost; city stores.
G. D. KENNY.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

Stock-Reductng Furniture Sale.
Everything heavily reduced. Moses, F & IL
-Adyertisement.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

When the children are hungry,
what do you give them? Food.
When thirsty? Water.
Now use the same good common
sense, and what would YOU give them
when they are too thin? The best
fat-forming food, of course.
Somehow you think of SCOTS
Emulsion at once.
For quarter of century it has
been making thin children, plump
weak children, strong; sick children.
healthy.
Soc. and 81 co. all druggists.
SCOTT BOVINE. Chemists. New York.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Oriental Rur Sale

Oriental Aug Sale mt Moses.
Five times the stock of any one else Auc-
ton valuation on every piece. 11th b f.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

None Like "DOve Brand" Hams.
They have no equal. Always mild, sweet
and delicious. Everybody says they're best
Miller & Krogmann, Center X st. mkts
Evening star., 1898-05-20

"what Royal Glue sticks stays stuck" 1Oc
advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
,PRING T,AMR

Canada Mutton New York Roast Beef and
Delmonico Steak JOHN r. KELLY, 9th st.
wing Center mkt Corned Beef speciality.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Try Reisingers Ice Cream. 2a5 st. n
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Gas Ranges-easiest work. cheapest fuel
120i G. c. A. Muddiman & Co. GIG 12tl
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Marine Band Concerts,

Specimen In France Roses, 81 DOx.
The finest grown. Guide, 1924 + st.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

Free With Each Purchase on Satur-
days-the beautiful picture, 12x1S '"Th,
Birth of the American Flag" at c. Auer.
bach's, 7th and H 1t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-07

regarding the progress Of the tourna-
meut
Not many years ago there was no such
parsonage as an official announcer Ia
those DAYS the results were posted mp on
"a bulletin board at athletic meetings, and
those Of the Spectators who were bless
ed with good eyesight could keep track
of the contests Much fault-hnding was
the natural result and the old Williams
burg Athletic club, the first professional
bicycle club in the east was the first 10
institute a reform. The management oil
that club hit upon the idea OF depart
ing from the antiquated Telegraph
board custom, when We inherited from
our English cousins: Ia its place
strong lunged man vas appointed 10
shout out The results OF .he several
events TO the crowd as soon as they were
decided. The scheme made a big hit and
has been made use of nc practically al
sporting tournaments ever since
Al first the official announcer depended
solely on the carrying power Of his
voice in dischargng his duties That
was not always satisfactory particular
ly In cases OF large crowds. The vocal
strain was such that the voice of the
announcer often gave out long before tho
conclusion OF the tournament. Then an
the spectators could hear was a series
Of hoarse squawks, which carried no
meaning 90 the ear This disadvantage
has been overcome. too. The modern in-
strumeut known as the megaphOne. has
been seized upon by the cfiical ann0unc-
or and with its aid he can send tremen-
dous volumes OF sound to any corner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-07
News Notes
For Wheelmen.

There IS no use IN trying 90 have any
cycle races al the Main street track IN
tts present shape ana condition II Is very
dangerous to the riders VINO arc not aole
10 make average speed. There were any
number OF accidents 10 OOfh men ana
wheels ia the races held there recently,
and the time 2 40. shows DO is very SLOW.
a good ten-mlle road race would START
some interest here ~ gotten az now 10
come on 30 September. rms Woui1 EiFc
plenty OF time for practice.
There has been worked out a new nor
low fork crown. drOp-fOrgcd holloM. lH
one piece without weld. This ill make
a very strong crown for those VINO ike
the art and they are many.
BROKEN FORK STEMS.
The horizontal top tube in a bicycle
must exercise peculiar charm, Tor IL
seems TO DO the one feature OF frame de-
sign which once adopted continues Tor
over even though new conditions arise
MAJ would move those who look upon
a bicycle from a purely mechanical stand
noiut 10 abandon &. As yet no Ameri-
can manufacturer has successfully mt
cd tho front end OF this tube more man
ono inch. nor have tho much less ire
0ucnt attempts 20 Up it f0rWardly beeu
popular. While lengthening OF wleei
base. decrease OF frame sizes and lat
forlv the thirfv1nch wheel-al tending
10 shorten the steering hcad-havo been
more or Jess generally adopted nobody
vct dares 20 part from substantial hOrl-
zontality in the top tube. but all busy
themselves finding means for rendering
the short head and us bearings proof
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-07

less dilatory than n lot OF cyclists max
ing ready for their races. The clerk OF
the course often verses upon insanity In
trying 10 get his men to the starting
point In quick time so as 20 prevent am
moving delays between races.
The Oldest announcer I'm point q SER
vice as well as the best known, is Fred
erick W. Burns. an athlete Of great skill
in his youth and an all around sports
man.
lie cav the possibilities OF the mega
phone and adopted IL as a profession. He
announces bicycle races for a living lie
is a familiar figure az all sporting events
Of note. his deep baritone voice Of eN-
traordinary reaching qualities making
him particularly adapted 70 the Office
Az boxing tournaments as well as az
athletic and bicycle contests. Burns has
Ofnclated as announcer for almost score
OF years. He understands the require
ments OF the position perfectly and the
chief value Of his work is that be- talks
slowly and distinctly every word be ut
tors being audible. The accompanying
Illustration was made from a photo
graph 40 a recent bicycle meet az the
Manhattan Beach track. 10 shows Mr..
Burns. armed with his megaphone. ready
20 inform tho occupants 0f crowded
grandstand the results Of the race
SIR Burns has been associated with
amateur sports from his bOyh00d days
Following the fortunes OF the original
Williamsburg Athletic Club. he became
n member Of tho Brooklyn Athletic assoc
citation when that organization succeed
ed the Wiliamsburgs. Next be figured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-07
FIRST PROFESSIONAL MEGAPHONER.
Fred Burns of the Famous Manhattan Beach Track Which
Michael Made His Fame

prominently with tho Nassau Athle'ic
Club and Varuna Boat Club. lie was
also one OF the members OF the hrs' Ia
crosse team OF the United states TO At
tain anything like national renown- He
Is now an enthusiastic blcyclists' de-
voting his energies to the subject OF high.
way improvement. he Is member ..
the Executive committee OF tho Coco
Roads Association OF Long Island, 10
,yhich capacity he has been successful ~
working several reforms.
His popularity as an announcer IL dus
in no small measure TO his keen sense
OF humor. He is quick to appreciate an
opportunity for witty sally. and never
fails 10 take advantage OF 1t.
These sallies he announces through tha
uegaphone and the effect upon the auci-
ence is electrical. 1t Is like being drown
ed in laugh. The Joke Is thundered al
you and you roar whether you want TO
or not.
The megaphons f. the most attractive
part OF an up-to-date bicycle meet ana
the man who megaphones best has plenty
OF honor showered upon him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-07

The fact that the gross earnings Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from the
operations OF the roads for the fiscal
year ending June Goth, 1s9s, reached the
splendid sum of S2-fi24a2. an increase of
S205lcl0 over the similar period OF 1897.
has created considerable favorable COM
mcnt in financial circles.
10 must be remembered that during last
July and August there wero coal strikes
in Ohio. Pennsylvania and West Nir-
GINA. which in two months cost the B.
and o. more than half million dollars
and that never in tho history Of the
country have RACES been so low.
The following is o statement Of the
gross earnings since 1892, two months Of
1898 being approximate: 1893, t25.AASf;
1894 s22J02Ci3. 1885, {22.Sl7,lS2; 1896. So.
anIsl. 1871. 50. So. u. 1ssS. s2I.6l2 l32.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-07
LOST HIS ARM.
Samuel Harris Caught in the Bolt or a
Threshing Machine.

WHITE HALL VA. Aus 6.-Special.-
Samuel Harris. while tire hing wheat az
Mr.. Frank Nuckols attempted 10 take
thte belt on bis engine had his thumb
caught between tho belt and driving
wheel His arm being drawn around the
wheel was broken in three places and
the flesh was lacorated and almost torn
from the bone. Dr. Keil amputated his
arm to-day. ils
Lem smith charged with killing Lon
don Brooks doth colOroO. passed
through this place under the escort OF
the constable OF Marshall District ana
was lodged in Buckingham Jail
a mass-mecting of tine Republicans 81
the county will De held at the courthouse
to-day t0 select delegates 90 The stanton
convention
Tho excursion which carried the Buck
inghamites 20 Old Point and the Beach
ON tho oh was an enjoyable trip.
The corn and tobacco crops In this
county are very promising. Rain ha,
been abundant and the season has been
the finest we have had for years. The
tobacco ls in top and a large part OF the
crop Will Doe harvested earlier than usual.
The tabernacle at this place has re-
ceived its finishing touches and 10 is now
ready for the annual tabernacle meeting
which win begin on the 18TH inst under
the charge of the Rev. j.. II. Bransford,
OF DanTilIc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-07
Prisoners Almost EXTINCT.

Coroner Taylor has not had case OF
death from criminal poisoning to inves-
tigate IN Richmond Tor about eighteen
wears. IL Is seldom low that he Is called
upon as State chemist 10 search for poi
son in stomachs shipped 10 him from
the country.
The decline in the number OF murders
by the use OF poison DR.. Taylor says n
not hard 20 explain The progress OF
science makes It quite an easy matter
for arsenic and other deadly articles TO
be discovered The art OF poisoning has
not kept pace with the science that re-
veals the cause OF death.
Poisoning was for centuries the most
favored OF all the methods used by muir
dsrers I'm taking life. During the first
years Coroner Taylor was In Once hs
was called upon 20 investigate numerous
cases where poison was used TO Kill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-07
Iiccnses Of Pcdhlers.

In regard 20 a publication regarding
licenses In The Times OF yesterday morn
ing. city Attorney H. r.. Pollard said
yesterday 10 reporter that there
was no more liberty 20 people from tho
country" 20 sell from house 10 house
farm products" than 10 citizens OF Roh-
mond The law. he added. Is plain that
no license can be required OF any person
for poddling farm products" simply be
cause the Legislature has so expressly
enacted. II being provided that neither
tha State nor any city shall exact II
censo for so doing. hence the city ordi-
nance lately passed requiring such IL
cense cannot BE- enforced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-07

Among the officials who conduct ath-
lctic games and bicycle race meets the
referee H. usually looked upon as the
most important That Is so because IN
him are vested the powers Of final decls-
ion on all doubtful points as well as
several other duties OF an arbitrary ma
ture From the standpoint OF the COM
petitors he is undoubtedly the most I'M
portant OF the officials. not excepting the
starter But the spectators care little
about him. In their estimation there Is
only one official worthy OF much OF
their attention. He r. the announcer. the
man who tells them who was first across
the tape. who was second, who third,
what the time was and all other details
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-07
MAYOR SMITHS DECISION.
Express Companies Must Pay the War
Tax.

Tax.
LYNCHBURC. VA, Aug C-special-
Mayor O. W. Smith delivered his opinion
to-day on warrant sworn out hy the
Board of Trade charging the Southern
Express Company with having unlawfully
raised tile charge on q package without
giving que notice The increase I'm ques-
ton was one cent 90 covtr The cost of the
war revenue stamp. Mayor Smiths opin-
ION is as follows.
The Court is clearly OF opinion that
this tax was intended 10 be borne by the
defendant company that the said tax is
one of lha costs and charges incident 90
the conducting of the business on the
defendant. Therefore. the contention Of
counsel for the defendant cannot be main
tanned.
IL is perfectly clear that the defendant
company has demanded and received
sum greater than the maximum amount
prescribed ly nw. and greater than the
sum mentioned In their printed and post
cd schedule This % violation OF both
the spirit and the letter OF the law
But being test CASE the Court with
ont hereby intending 20 establish q pre-
cedent win Impose upon the defendant
the minimum fine ol $i0)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-07

OF the sporting Enclosure. without much
wear and tear OF his thoraX. He holds
the cornucopia-lookins anair 70 his lips.
aims IT'S nozzle az the persons he Is adj
dressing, and talks In an ordinary tone.
His message IS thrown to It's recipients,
as a roar from cave.
When bicycle racing became ono Of
the recognized sports the official announc-
er played an important role right from
the start. Not only was he found 70 be
a necessary adjunct IN informing the pa
irons of race meets OF what was going
on, but he was called upon 20 help the
clerk Of the course in getting the con-
testants out OF their marks promptly.
Women preparing for the theatre are
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-07
ARnckcfnfNInd.

A colored citizen by the name
OF Tom Miller. was seriously in
jured Friday by a bucket FUN OF mud
Weighing almost 90 pounds falling fifty
feet and striking him glancing blow
on the head.
His head was glshcd FOR about five
inches and the skin pulled down over his
head.
lie was engaged in cleaning out a well
near Deep Bottom and the rope TO which
the bucket was attached broke Just be-
fore reaching the ton Of the we'll
He is doing as wei as could be expect
cd under the circumstances.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-07
NEWS OF FULTON.
The Remains OF Mr.. Thomas Carney
Laid 10 Rest.

Laid 10 Rest
The funeral of ar. Thomas Carney
who died early Thursday morning az the
residence OF his brother-.n-law. Mir. Law
renee Dwyer. on Powhatm street. Hon-
rico. took place Friday afternoon
from So. Patrlcks church on Twenty
Fnh street. and was largely attended.
Mrs James Bowden SIS quite sick at her
residence on Louisiana street.
Mr. Hugh Mcclure who had his arm
ouIte badly mashed recently is much
Rcv r.. Frank Price left Friday ar
farnoon Tor o. visit 90 Bon AIR
Alderman j Harry Lawoer and Coun-
Gilman Fred r. CARRIER LEFT Friday Tor
the mountain ~ Virginia. They VIII be
zone several weeks.
MI ~ W. Wnilow Will leave next
week on q v.sit Co his old homo in New
Kent county ,.,
WHO have been visiting Mr. Joseph Mel
,ln on Graham street returned home
Mrs Rachael Batterby IS visiting
friends at Bon Air -,
Mrs John Patram IS visiting friends
g. Wilmington, Del
rramns are suu coming 20 the back
doors OF the citizens of This section Deg
King. The residential streets suffer the
most and ne tramps are not from the
city either
Fulton is in need OF more sewers es-
rociaUv the extension OF the one ON Den-
ny street and running OK one on sixth
s.reef between louisiana and Denny
streets This is health measure ana
mas been recommended by the Board OF
Health.
Mr.. and Mrs lee Jolly who reside on
Denny street have the sympathy or thelr
many friends IN the loss OF their infant
child who died on Thursday.
SIR. Charles Hunter OF Lexington. viii
arrive iu the city to-day on "a visit 90 his
father on Fulton llin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-07

,arr, Of his owner. Mr.. r. w. Nelson
Cheney. Pa. Morocco was az one time A
member OF Pierre Lorlllard's stable. at
Rancocas. and Mr.. Higgins. the farm
trainer. thought well OF him. but he prov
-, "a failure on the turf, though a full
brother 10 the wonderful race horse Mo-
relic. Morocco was bred by Capt. r. J.
Hancock OF the Eilerslie Stud Overton.
va. and the young stock by him promise
well.
Tho handsome bay mare Tannerine.
foaled lSgi. and brought here as year
ling bv her breeder. y. W Ford. then OF
Lexington. Ky. and Tint later passed TO
George D. Bennett Goldsboro. y. g.. Is
now "a member OF O.. y Meyers stable. at
Belmont track Philaieiphia Tannerine
h. b,- Treviiian. 2.0S IL dam Linda wal
ton. by II Mahdi second dam lady Tan
nor nv petoskey: third dam Rosa. dam Of
David b.. 2.09 "a She is much faster than
her record Of 2.27. earned this season. in
dIcatcs.
Mr.. Frederick Downing. sharp's Wharf.
Va has recently sold 90 +. r. Burean.
Findlav. O.. the big chestnut stallion
Redworth. 2.22 -. by Wiidnut. dam Julia
Benton. bv General Benton. who will
place him I'm the stud. Bedworth was
camnaicued one season by the woli-known
trainer and driver W. II. Snyder
Mr. S. O. Atkins. owner ~ tho pair 81
handsome trottlng mares. Red Light,
2.32 d. by Red Wilkes, Jr.. and Marie,
hy Jolly Friar. both IN The stable Of ".
l.. Bass at Gleanlea Farm. is driving on
tho road tho good looking brown stallion
Loudoun. son of Norfolk and Gypsy Pat
tcrgon, by Messenger Dur0c.
Thomas Anderson. OF THIS city. has sold
20 W. IT, Nelson the six-year-old bay
stallion Marian Craig, 2U IL. By Nut
hurst 212 pacing. dam Mistake. dam OF
Sally Bronston, 213 "a, Boy Marshall Kle-
Der.
J. 3. Stout has resigned his position as
trainer for Mr.. ". Il McComb. Acca
Farm This city. and returned 10 staun-
ton. Va, his former home.
We'll informed horsemen predict that
prices OF trotting stations viii steadily
advance during the next few years. as
viii values Of an other frr'-class trottinx
stock. BROAD ROCK.