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MISCELLANY.

Professor r. c. Stevenson, who was
renowned as speed swimmer in Eng
land, and who since in this country has
been identified with the CaledOnian
Club, Natatorium and National SWIM
ming Association, was badly injured in
the spine last December by being struck
, by a trolley car. He is now able to be
around, but is obliged to abandon swim
ming and other physical pursuits owing
to his wrecked condition.
The announcement that a hockey game
had been arranged between the Univers-
ity of Pennsylvania and Yale was re-
ceived with delight by local collegians.
The match will be played on February
%. and should prove to be the athletic
event of the season.
Ed Donovan, of Natick, Mass, the pro-
fessional sprinter, wants first chance
with Bernard Wefers, il the latter is to
race for money, and Piper writes that
he also wants to be let into the pro-
posed Douncr-Wcie : race.
Cadwalader, the big football player, is
trying for pitcher on The Yale freshmen
team. He pitched for Lalpnceville, and
it has been predicted that Yale has an
other Garter coming down the pike.
Captain Bigelow, of IIarvard's track
team, has been at his home in Worcester,
Mass, and returned to-day, when the
question of entering first teamin the
boston College games to meet Penn
sylvania, will come up for decision.
The University OF Pennsylvania Gun
Club held the last shoot of the series of
three for the trophies offered by J. B.
shannon X Co., Saturday afternoon, on
heir grounds, near Fernwood, Pa.
"The Yachting World" says that in all
there will be British chal-
enge for the Seawanhaka Cup in the sea-
;on OF 1899.
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CYCLING.

From excellent authority it is learned
that President Potter, of the League of
American Whcelmen, will reappoint Al
bert Mott, OF Baltimore, chairman of the
National Racing Board.
The fight between Greater New York
and Boston for the 100 national meet of
the League of American Wheelmen
promises to be interesting.
There is no decline in the number of
applications at the Patent Office at Wash
irgton for bicycle patent rights. TIE
cycle trade is probably responsible for
more freak ideas than any other indus
try in the country.
Karl Karscr, tie Swiss, and Arthur
Gardiner, the Chicago speed merchant,
are paying strict attention to their
work. and will show up well in the
opening races of the Northern outdour
season. The French cracks, Jean
Gougoltz and Domique Lamberjack,
keep Trainer Pickard in state of
anxiety most Of the time. The French.
meh are very fond of wine, and a.
though Pickard allows them u certain
amount daily, he does not believe that
too large quantity bodies any good to
a man in training for speed contests.
Jimmy" Michael, the welsh wonder,
is expectedto join the cycling colony in
Bellair within the next few days to
train for the seasons campaign.
Wheelmen in Chicago, and others in
terested in cycle racing, are deploring
the fact that the city has no outdoor
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n WILMINGTON, DELAWARE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY L. 1898.
tonight promises to he a corker.


young" Griffo's career is only an.
other everyday example of the oft-re-
peated saying ''puspery kills." and
some OF our l1cal pugilists might well
learn a lesson from his life. Endowed
by nature with wonderful qnickness and
ability, he soon became the champion of
Australia, and he had not been long in
America before he had demonstrate
that had no peer in this country. He
was naturally Of a lazy disposition, how
ever, and being fond of fast company
soon began drinking the cup of pleasure,
never stopping until lie had taken the
drcss. While he had money he was a
good fellow" and could number his
friends by the hundreds. but when his
coin gave out he found it hard work to
beg even drink.
Sammy Kelly said yesterday that he
is convinced that ''Pedlar" Palmer does
not wish to face him in the ring. Kelly
declared that he has used every effort to
bring Palmer to time, but has failed.
Now, Kelly states, he will direct his at
tention to Dave Sullivan, Billy Rotch-
lord, Johnny Murphy and other aspiring
bantams for his scalp.
Says Parson Davies, backed by the bit
Ier experience of a score OF years This
business OF managing fighters is not as
easy as it looks They are a tough lot to
handle, and none ofthem knows what
gratitude is. intend to wash my hands
Of the whole outfit as soon as possible" :"
Geoffrey L. Thorne, the English mid.
ileweight, and Harry Fisher, of Brook
lyn, fought a ten-round draw at Yonkers,
n. Y. on Saturday night.
Tommy White says he will not meet
Dave Sullivan, because he does not think
he is on the level.
Jack Bennett, of Pittsburg, and Frank
Gerard have been matched to box at
Toronto, Canada, on March 5, in twen-
ty-round bout. George Kerwin, of Chi
c;lgo, and "kid' Woods will box in a
preliminary 'go.' .g .
Jack McAuliffe, the one-time light
weight champion, was badly thIashed
yesterday by James Black and $. W.
Martin, Of the Martin House, N. Y.
If the little featherweights don't stor
squabrling they will soon be as bad as
the heavies. ,, E....,
"Bob'' Armstrong, the fallen Davies
star, is looking for 'Joe" Choynskps
scalp.
"Tut" Ryan, the Australian. who
came here to conquer all America. has
gone home. :.
Jim DAILY, the we'll known heavy
weight pugiiist, has shaken the dust OF
Buffalo from his feet. Daly's purpose
is to get on match with Gus Rubin
or some other good heavyweight in the
West.
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.oCAL DOTS.

Mrs. j. T.. Carroll, OF Dover, is visiting
friends in ills city
W. II. Cooper, Jr., Las removed his
Office to No. lob West Eighth street.
George Mccartney, of this city, has
been visiting Patrick Ahern, OF New
Castle.
G. W. kenney has returned to Laurel
from this city where he has been visiting
friends.
Humboldt Temple, L. q. f., will in
stall the otlicers.elect at German Hall ON
Thursday evening.
The Shields Library Association will
give Il reception ON Monday, Faster
night, at Turn Hall.
Jacob Dcnney, formerly car inspector
in this city will shortly leave for the
Alaskan god fields.
Bolton Hall, of New York, will deliver
an address ON Saturday night at the meet
ing of Single Laxcr.
At Fourth and Market streets, on $ M
day, Il broken trolley wire fell on Il car
causing delay OF 20 minutes.
sylvester d. Townsend, Jr. who was re-
Gently admitted to the bar, will open an
office at No. 926 Market street.
Stephen NJ. Faherty, formerly assis-
tant steward at the Clayton House has
purchased a saloon at Newark, \. J.
James Stats, aged years, Of No. $50
East Eighth street, fell on the pavement
yesterday severely cutting his chin. DR..
Downes attended to the injury.
The Rev. Charles L. Murray, ID. d.,
who has been confined to his home ior
several weeks Oiliciated at the morning
services at his church ON Sunday morn
ing.
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A DistI let Map
of Delaware.

The STATE SENTINEL of Dover is hay
ing prepared and will soon be ready to
deliver New Mup Of Delaware, giving
the boundaries of the Representative and
Senatorial Districts as provided by the
New Constitution. $1.1O will secure
this valuable Map and the STATE SENTINEL.
for one year. The number is limited;
subscribe at once. New subscribers will
receive the paper the balance of this year
free. Address, with remittance,
TIE SEATE SENTINEL, Dover, Del.
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DIAMOND DUST.

| Tom Burns has acceptee Chicago's $
terms and signed contract to manage
the Colts this season.
Ryan and Grifiths have signed
Chicago contracts for the coming season.
Fred Clarke who will manage the
| Colonels this season thinks his team
should be changed in one or two posi-
tions.
The Chicago team will 60 to Hot
Springs for training, but Dahlen and
Ryan will go to West Baden, Ind.
Captain Rand of Harvard, has issued a
call for Varsity players and the candi-
dates are to begin cage work today,
Lewis, the Boston pitcher, is to have
charge of the training.
Bill Lange is to be made field captain
of the Chicago club.
Detroit's players will train at Terra
Haute, Ind.
Frank de Haas Robinson, president of
the Cleveland Baseball Club, has sent a
despatch to President Young, of the Ma
tional League. suggesting that something
be done to help Chris Won der Abe. Mr..
Robson thinks the League should paw
Won der Ale's debts and get him out OF
JAIL and he proposes that President
Young take vote by telegraph on the
question.
Young, Burkett, Cuppy, Zimmcr
Childs, UConnor, NcAllister, Sockalcxis
and Mexican have all signed Cleveland
contracts.
Opinions on the "bunt sacrifice" Sc
cured from nearly all League magnates
forecast a vuve about as follows: For the
bunt, Boston, New York, Philadelphia,
Baltimore. Cleveland, Cincinnati
Against, Brooklyn, Pittsburg, st. Louis,
Louisville, Washington. No opinion to
express, Chicago.
President Puliam announces that
vote on the National Board
will be cast for President !
Hanlon. !
Ritchie's transfer to Louisville means
retention as Cincinnuti's S sub
stitute intielder.
The Louisville club has opened nego-
jiations with Boston for Catcher Cancel.
Pitcher Cunningham has resigned.
Kansas City has purchased First Base
nan Rothfuss from Pittsburg.
Jesse Burkett will coach the team of
Holy Cross College, in Massachusetts,.
Third Baseman Donnelly has signed a
It. Louis contract.
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THE SPORTING WORLD.
Short and Pithy Pointers From
the Turf.
BRIEF TOPICS Of The DAY.
a Resume of the --latest Doings In
Athletics, Indoor and Field
Sports That are
Legitimate.
TURF TALK.

! Yesterday was Il good day for the
talent as three favorites and two well
well played second choice landed home
in front. The only outsider to win was
Carovcn, he was quoted in the betting
at twelve to one, Jockey Seaton rode
him and also received the fifty dollar
prize donated by the books.
The track was in very bad condition
causing several horses to fall but neither
horse nor jockey were hurt in any case.
Following are the summary, entries
for today.
First Race-Four and onc.half fur
longs. Arian, llS Hayes, 3, | and IL,
first; Mountain Maid, ll6 (Coudrier), 7,
% add 6-5, second Matt White, IFS
(Iouley), 4, S-5 and 40, third. Time,
l.l2t. Little Cliff, Jerome. Larissa,
Black Bess, Baby NJ, also ran.
Second Race-Four and onc-half fur
longs. Okla, ll2 (Ellis), and 20.
first; Relief, lls (E. Hueston), g. > and
|, second Edna Bennett, ll6 (Burris),
6, = and |, third. Time, l.l2!. Rob
Roy, Belle Australian, Pathway, George
W. Bailey, Brahn. also ran.
Third Race-FOur and onc-haif fur
longs. Crown, III, (Neary) and 20,
first; Startling, llG, (Burckholder) s, B
and SIS, second: Arda, llG, Cunning
ham) 3, and IL, third. Time, I.l0a'
Mills, Oak, Lillipute, Will Fonso, May
Pinkcrton, Runaway, Beau Brunswick,
also rln.
Foustl Race-Six furlongs. Caroven,
1872, (Seaton) u, 5 and %, first, 1leresy,
III, (Rigby) 4, So and 40, second; The
Mautann, ll9, (Nelson) 4, s-5 and 4-5,
third. Time, 1.4O!. King Bon, Full
Speed, Telegram, also ran.
Fifth Race.-The Singerly Course,
about five furlongs. Corn Cob, 1l5,
(Rigby) 7-lO, first; Sister Ida, l05, (E.
.jones) 7 and 2! second; Quilla, 1lO, Pat
ton) 4 and 7-l0, third. Time, 1.l53.
Gilt Australian, also ran.
Sixth Kace.-The Singerly Course,
about five furlongs. Bona Vera, ITO,
(Nelson) 4, S-5 and 4-5, first; Fred
Munich, 112, (Ellis) ., 4.5 and. 20,
second; Govinda, llO, (Watson) 10, 4
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Of each and every State Of the American Union,
naming those towns only In which there are
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of one dollar. Address, The Geo. p. ROwell Ad.
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SELF DEFENCE.

Kid Jones, of Norristown, would like
to have another go with Eddy hnny.
The Tuxedo A. Clubs show in Chester
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INFORMATION wanted OF Rosanna
Reilly, domestic Please send addrrs~
to GO Convent avenue, New York city.
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INFORMATION wanted of the descendants Of
Henry Caldwell O'Neil, who. in lS4j Gt j. ln.
levc,l resided at 81 Centre street. and also ri
the descendants OF Alexander Mcclure, who, in
1895 resided at 13i Henry street, both Of whol'
owned or had some interest in premises N"s. 90
92 ~, and 9f Mulberry street, in the city oi Me-
York FREDERICK BELTZ. Counsellor at Law,
III Broadway, New York city
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cycle track. An enthusiast claims that q
match race in the Windy City between
Jimmy Michael and "Tom' Linton
would draw 10000 people, and that in
consequence it would pay some enter
prising promoter to bnild track there,
Ls he would have the field all to him
self.
There is reason for the endeavors of
dealers in sundries to get out gear case
that will give satisfaction. The advent
of the chainless has awakened wheel
men to the necessity Of chain and
sprocket protection, and as few care to
experiment with the chainless these
manufacturers are of the opinion that a
satisfactory gear case will supply the
wants.
George S. McLeish, Of Montreal, has
signed contract with Dave Shafer to
train Jimmy Michael, the Welsh midget
cycllst, during the coming season.
Michael is now on his way from Ham,
mond, Ind, where he has been resting.
McLeish is well known in cycle circles,
as he was instrumental in bringing the
Butler brothers to the front two years
ago and managed their European tour.
Little Edouard Taylore, the French
middle distance crack; is perhaps one of
the best men to handle. lie goes at his
daily routine work with a will born of
determination, and submits without a
protest to all that his trainer tells him.
An English device whereby a tire is
automatically inflated is likely to meet
with the approval OF English whecimen
and may subsequently become popular
here. 1t consists Of a hollow ball OF stiff
rubber to which the ends of the inner
tube of the tire are fastened. Valves open
from the ball into the air tube and a
third valve projects through the wood
rim, opening into the ball. When the
ball is pressed down by the turn of the
wheel it injects air into the tube and
when it passes from contact with the
ground it initiates itself with another
charge OF air.
FOOT BILL.
Alexander Moffat, who is Princston's
representative on the committee of
rules says that the principal fault
with the rules is lack of clearness
in the way. they , are, worded and
he further says that on some points
as, for instance, the calling Of a
game on account OF darkness before it is
finished, there is nothing to go by except
precedent and the individual Judgment
Of the officials. The exact point to be
covered by the authority of each official,
Moffat believes should be more plainly
set forth. He shows that in the case Of
interference in the centre it has been
common mistake for the referee to
penalize for the offense, whereas there
is nothing in the rules that authorizes
this. The umpire, not the referee,
should judge such cases Of fouling.
Moffat contends that the committee
should take some radical measures to
abolish close formation plays. Regard
ing the position to, allow the quarterback
to run with the ball, Moffat says the
matter should be carefully considered
He is not in favor OF changing the sys-
TEN of scoring and believes that goal
from the field should continue to be
most valuable play to be made.
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NOTICES..

M NANTEi,-E Energetic agents. either sex Char.
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w work in private family. Address e07 Tat
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HELP WANTED-NALES.

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ager, Gibson House.
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w ware Legitimate, paying business, with
responsible concern. Apply at once. Box 8,
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WANTED-John jackson, formerly butcher
In Crest Hampton Row, Birmingham England.
name of James johnson, and traded for some
wears as cattle dealer in Kansas City. Jackson
III alive), Is now entitled to property In England.
information to WILLIAM JACKSON (hrOthcr),
Shakespear Villa, sparkhill, Birmingham, or
THURSFIELD 4 MESSTTER, solicitors, Wednes-
bury England.
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! II Theodore Hummel, of Entigen, Oberampt-
HDrb, Wurtembcrg, who left.h home IN Moess, ,.,
8ngen in February, 1880, will communicate win Win
Post Office box lx', New York, ne Will near
III something to his advantage. Information IN
|Segard To him will Ike thankfully received.
Western lMIers please copy.
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DANIEL MULLIGAN or Cornelius Caran dis
charged from Co. II, 9th U. s infantry March IS,
1881, at Jefferson Barracks. Mo-; entitled to prop
erty; liberal reward for proof of death. Address
GEO. A. SMYTHE. Counsellor ut law ITO Ames
Building. Boston, Mass
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IN Frederic Richardson, late pro. cricketer,
,NilOrOugh NOtts, England, and Montreal,
knada, will apply to ii o. s., 762 Lafayette av.'
! will be gladly received. cuban papers please
INV
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INFORMATION wanted OF Clare Duyal by his
lister j. DUVAL. Isl West h'rd,
New York City.
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PERSONAL.

N Michael e. Walls horn in Balintra. county
neptl. Ireland, now atnut 10 years Of age, sup
Ecd to r about New York, would cOmmuni-
"a with his cousin Michael Flood, Rossville
feet, Londonderry, Ireland, he would hear
kmpthing to his advantage
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First Race Hencfactor, Relief, Farra-
gut.
Second Racc-MolIie May, Iliddenite,
Beloved
Third Race-I1onidas, Conspirator,
Hurry.
Fourth Race-Gov Griggs, Frank
Hough, Colusion.
Fifth Racc--Salvor, Nevada Boy,
Francis NJ.
Sixth Race-I4ldy Francis, Lawrence
p, Calibr.
The Monticellonian., 1898-02-18
THEIR BEAUTIFUL HANDS.

To American women belongs the dis tinetionof having the smallest hands in the world Next come the women of Austria, Spain, France ard Italy.
 Russians have long but beautifully shaped hands, while those of SpaHiards are often spoiled by the thickness ef the fingers, which are apt to round at the tips.
 Tue hands of aristocratie English women are apt to well=shaped, but are somewhat long and frequently hard No one, perhaps, takes such good care of her hands as the French woman of fashion. German women usually have large flat hands. with flat fingers.
 \ remarkably beautiful hand is that of the present Duchesse de Alouehe. It is very small indeed beautifully mod eled and has taper fingers curved little at the eXtremitics and almand=zhaped nails The hand of Nicumtesse de Gal. lard is perfect. recalling those af the statues of Canova. which are even more beautiful and disfingaished-1aofiHg than those of the famous Greek models
 Two of the Austrian arehduehesses gre remarkable for the beauty of their hands. They are Archduchess Eliza beth, mother of Queen Christina of Spain. and Nrchduchess Maria Theresa, sister-in-law of Emperor Francis Joz eeph Mines. de Yturbes and Alieri, though Sfaniards. have hands as per feet as their feet, and anotherp peninsula beauty, Duchess de MorHy, IS the pos sessor of beautiful hands
The Monticellonian., 1898-02-18
WHIR OF THE WHEEL

The Touring club of France has 40- GOO members.
 The American Cyclist has collected the names and addresses of t3 bicycle riders. men and women, over the age of 50, who are enthusiastic cyclists. The oldest is Caesar Lee, of Louisiana. col- cred man aged ss. who learred 10 ride iu 20 minutes.
 There are five factories in Russia that make bicycles-two in St. Petersburg, one in Moscow, one in Warsaw and one in Riga Wheels made in Russia sell for from SIP 10 SGT. the German wheels from ST to $92.50, the English wheels from SSa to ai2S50, and the American wheels from Sl03 to $l2s.50. Although the American wheels are the most eX- pensive. they are preferred on account of their superior tisish and greater du- rability. Only the high=grade Ameri= can wheels have been imported,
The Monticellonian., 1898-02-18
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Bad State of Affairs.

few days ago, following a raid made by revenue officers on moonshiners in cleburne county, it was reported that the lawless clement of that section was up in arms and the lives of peaeeable citizens in danger. Marshal Cooper immediatelg sent a posse of 70 well. armed depGties to that county. Deputy r K. Savage, in charge of the posse. reported to the marshal the situation. and Federal official gave out the fol- lowing statements:
 The news brought back'by the posse which visited cleburne county, confirms the opinion of the officials that that county is dominated by desperate class of men. Wcll-to-do citi= kens came to the officers in the party and asked them not to expect nor allow any Of the party to seek shelter at their homes during the night for fear Of personal violence at the hands or the lawless element after their departure AS result the best quarters consisted of the sround floor of blacksmith shop. Ii was also discovered that the first raidinR party was fol- lowed by rescuiug party of about d dozen men to within six miles of StaTcy and when they abandoned the chase they were ab0u. q haf mile behind the Burrs party The ferry boat across the Little Red river was also sunk while the last party was north of the river un- 1ouotedly done with the hope that it would in some Way hinder the ends of justice The men who cause the most of this trouble are not only breakers Of the Federal law but they are also 9olators Of the state laws and for any one to openly assist in upholdiag the law brings upon 1im and his family the hatred Of the iawless Il is the intention Of the Federal authorities 10 bring these people to justice and protect law lbiding people Iii the discharge Of their duties Is citizens. The government has the money iud Is using it to rid the country of illicit dis allers. and with them will go the violators Of he law In manE other re.pects.
The Monticellonian., 1898-02-18
Tragedy In a Court Room.


 A special to the Little Rock Gazette from Junction City gives an account of a desperate duel with pistols between A N Garland and IL $ Powell in crowded court room at that place, re- snlting in the serious wounding of both duelistS During the trial of the A x. Garland failure case. Powell. an attor- ney in the suit. and Garland became in volved in heated argument in which strong language was used by both parties. The controversy resulted in both men pulling their reyolvers and shooting in rapid succession. Each re- eeiyed several dangerous wounds, and when the smoke cleared away were lying on the floor weltering in their blood. Great excitement prevailed in the court room while the combatants were emptying their revolvers, but all succeeded in escaping without injury except the principals. Both men are prominent and the trouble caused d sensation. Powell resides at Camden. On June s ls91. during the progress of ii trial in the same court room where this last tragedy occurred, W. E Coffin, an attorney was shot and almost in- stantIy killed by another lawyer named !. J, Sheppard Both were prominent attorneys of Fl Dorado. The shooting was the result of feud of long stand ing. Sheppard was subsequently, ac- quilted of the killing