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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30

prOViding that IL is uleAPShcH1 ~
fer the expenses in misdeineanor cases
from the State to the counties anu ~. .s.
Mr. Winborne said that to settle tho
o,,astion he would offer a resolution 10
ascartain the sense of the House whether
A. was inexpedient to transfer the eX-
nensa of misdemeanor cases from the
Stota IN the counties. The resolution was
then nlaced before the House, as followS:
"Resolyed. That it is the sense Oh inc
House that it is inexpedient TO transfer
the expenses of misdemeanor Cases ii'iii
the State to the county.
The resolution was adopted by 'oee
Of 20 TO 81. recorded as follows:
yeas.-siessrs. Allen, Anderson, Charles
~ BLAND. George c. Bland, Cardwen'
Thomas J. Campbell, Carter, Chaplln'
Cooke. Darnall, Early, Elswick, f1tz-
patrick, Folkes, Galleher, Garrett, Car
nett. Hale, Ivey, c. II. Jennings, Maupin'
Minter. Montague, Newberne, Powell
Saunders. Sayers, Snead, j. 7. smith,
Snratt. Stubs, Surgener. Taylor. Wallace,
r. Hardin Walker, Watson, ]. w. VIII
Iiams. William G. Williams, and With
Navs-Messrs. Booker, Churchman,
c,.aig Diggs. Duke, Featherston, Han
son. Hatcher, Hicks. Upton d. Jennings
Jones Matthews, james Mann, MURPHY
owen. Parker. Pehdleton, Pilcher, cues-
SanDerry, Sttllics Ohol Ic, eti'' 49,
Swltzer, Thomas, Silas N. walker "nar,
ton Winborne, winston, Wood, ana
Speaker Ryan-3l.
WANT ABUSES CORRECTED.
The motion to reconsider the vote by
-,,hicb the House refused to recommit the
I'M NO 24O was then carried. Mr.. VIM
borne then moved to recommit the bill,
accomnanied by another resolution as
a,,hstitute for the motion to recommit.
r.orddInp for the recommitting OF the bill
- haya a. amended so that only half fees
ns maid by the State in misdemeanor
oosee where they are not paid by the
Mr. Saunders offered as substitute
the following.
"Resolyed. That the committee be d.
rected 10 report the bills correcting the
ahuses connected with the enforcing OF
the laws relating to misdemeanors with
orr imposing a burden upon the officers
who have heretofore honestly executed
Mr. Saunders said that as 1t appeared In
some OF the counties that there had been
abuses In the use OF guards In msde-
meanor cases, and that magistrates had
Gotten I'D frivolous cases. these abuses
should be corrected, but officers who were
sust in their administration or the law
should not be affected for the faurts OF
others.
MT. Winborne declared that this would
wipe out the bills altogether. and ne
hoped the resolution would be deleateo.
Mr.. Pitcher then called the pendins
question. which was upon Mr.. Saunderss
substitute to Dir. Winbornss Tssoiupon'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30

under suspension of the rules, placed on
M No 9SS-bv Mr.. Carter, of Scott: Making
valid certain subscriptions to Shoemaker
college in Scott county, by the District
school Board Of said county.
No. 3Sf-by Mr.. smith, Oh MOI .n't ny
.c,,. To Ieealize and make valid levy
'oado NV the Town Council of Cape
rtsor,es In the county of Northampton,
I'm September, 1897,
No 2S5-bv the same: To amend ana re-
enact section Of an act approved De,
es.tear On 1895. entitled an act to amend
80 charter of the town Of Cape Charles
,n the county of Northampton.
No as6-by Mr.. owen, of Manchester:
To Incorporate the Benevolent Investment
and Relief Association OF VlrsiniA. nv
amend and re-enact paragraph j OF an
ant annroved January IL, 1898, entitled an
"a 80 authorize the Board OF Trustees
So t4oge Academy to convey the property
80 ,ancbise OF the said academy 10 the
nresident and teachers OF Hampton-Slo-
~ colIeee. The bill only seeks to eilnii-
nate a clerical error NJ
No aSs-by Mr.. Surgener, OF Lee; TO
o,thorize the sale Of certain church pro-
nertv I'm the county of Lee.
IMPORTANT COMMITTEES AP-
POINTED.
THE Speaker appointed the following
committees. under joint resolutions:
On Maryland and Virginia Bounoary
1ines--Messrs. Charles Smith, OF Mortn-
LINTON: Galeger, Of Prince william:
Tmbrey. of Spotsylvania. and Walker Oh
Northumberland. c.,.a n,n-
AZ n the advisability Of the State pup
ushing textbooks for the public schoois-
Messrs williams, OF Giles, and jennings
of Lynchburg.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr. Cooke. OF Norfolk. introduced a BIZ
4,,t,,rq treasurers to deduct any taxes
s.'n ~ marty in whose favor the war
uoo are drawn. which, 1t is claimed
III, cause great saving or expense.
Tha hin provides that In the payments
ino warrants on account OF allowances
u AZ aeainst the Commonwealth, law
S.,Tv drawn. the Treasurer OF any county
luNy cornoration, paying such warrants
~, VI, arst deduct all taxes due by the
sn~., in whose favor the warrant Is
paty and II such warrant be insum-
u,er,, n nav the entire amount due, then
s,nh treasurer shall credit the tax Dill
~, tbs amount Of said warrant .,,
Mr. M. s. Newberne introduced a Dill
=. srohib,t life-insurance companies from
70 p,,s,nating In favor OF individuals as
to rates OF premiums Tne opsec' VI '''s
The sun., 1898-03-15
MISCELLANY.

The annual joint exhibition ui the
Yale and Princeton gymnas,ir teams
will ln held At Pri nceton during the
latter part Of this month. There will
also be three utllcrcXhiIitinns hy Prince
ton men, including the annual contest in
tn Rrnkaw tank during commencement
week. The team will continue to prac-
ticr throughout the season under the
direction "i Trainer tinl,lic. who is work
ing up several new frats ON the traprzc
and bars
In the contest for the American Whist
League challenge trophy, Saturday even
ing. Chicago defeated Minneapolis by six
points. The totals score for the first
half was 1876 for Chicago, l;3 for Mine
napnliS. In the second half Chcag"
made -; points and Minneapolis $50.
The University Of Pennsylvania water
pol" team is to take part in the open
swimming events in Boston on March
% % and -. at the New England
Spnrtsmcn' Exhibition.
Captain Starr, ni Counbia'S lacroSs'
team, has received Il letter from the
management OF the Harvard Lacrosse
Association saying that Harvard is will
ing to make up ii triangular league with
Columbia and Cornell.
The amateur r;lc1uc, championship OF
tanada was decided at Montreal on Sat
urday, +. \. Shaw, ".jr., OF Rost"u, de-
The sun., 1898-03-15
Resume Of the --latest Happenings in
thlctitS--.indOor and Field
DoinSs Of Interest
Here
DIAMOND DUST.

The irll"wing is tl,r lis, rf player,
slated to accompany Manager Stallings
of the. l'hillies, to-day. talrlIers-B"ylc
Mcfarland, Fisher and Fox. Pitchers
Onh, Dnnklc, Don"lIur. Wheeler, Fifrld
.Imcson, Murphy, Dugglrby. hrnhartit.
Rcckcr. and platt. IniieIders --Dnlg!aSs,
Iainir, Nash, Cross, Elhrtirll and Ab-
batticchio. Outfrld 'rS--Mlahantv,
Cooley, Thonpson and Flick.
The fans Of Chicago expect Matte Xii.
roy to s,rci gthcn th"ir team next sea
son. His arm is in good shape and he
seems clever as ever In practice at
West Baden he has shown up fast
player. According TO Mattr's remarks
that he is glad to bc with the Chicago
Club and back in the BASEBALL business,
it is an evident fact that he means to
stay and show the patrons of the national
game u hat he is the same old Matte Xii
roy.
Manager Tom Brown. of the Senators,
has received the contract Of Gns Weyh-
ing. the oldtiner. who will re.entcr the
National TTagrm this season as a senator
lie says he is in good trim and that his
arm is as fit h'r >cfvicc now as in the old
days Of the .\s>ociation Athelctiess. llr
has IH,Iid slow ball with which re
fooled the bat -mcn OF the Texas League
last season and which he expects to palm
off on the Leagcrs this year
"Win' Mercer, the star Of the WASH
ingt"n pitching corps, who has already
signed his contract for next season, is
said t" 'r the highest salaried pitcher in
the M ional League. lie will receive
the salary limit next season, along with
Il big extra bonus.
George smith '4I C.. will succeed Geo.
Davis a. coach Of the Columbia Universe
ty team.
George Decker, of Chicago may man
age the Omaha, Nrh., team this season.
Four freshmen have been included in
Inh'> Varsity base ball squad.
There is brisk competition for places
ON Ialc'S team.
II d" not care t" indu e in any blslg-
ga'l'ri".' says Tim Hurst, "hm will
h', my years salary that the Browns
don't finisl, last. Clements, Cross, Tay-
W., I"'NN. l'h'' hi"i Ih'I"' h't wv
tcrmined I" beat on. the Philadelphia
Club and like t" wager Il little even
money That We finish above he Vnakrr>
in the championship race
Princrton's baseball squad has been
wce.lcd ont and reduced t" twrm v-fnnr
men. Three gaines Will b. played at
home before April y; t" e.. til" men in
shape for the Southern trip.
Eight Boston pitchers will lx' taken on
the teams southern trip This d'es not
include Jack Sliycl,>. who will serve in
the capacity "i utility man next season
Four catc,ers, seven ticllcr> and IL spare
ou,liel,lrr are booked Tor the journey to
training quarters.
Tom Burns VIII" is looking after the
colts in , lw capacity Of manager. has IL
line ont for Charlie Dexter. the Louis
vile player and is willing to give fair
price for him. It is not thought. how
ever. the Louisville management will
part with Dexter a. his work is fully ap.
prrriatrd there.
The sun., 1898-03-15
[Lk1UW ulNU LnU1LI UUN 10 UT Un1INu MLLnNu[
Will Open Today Without Any Various Pointers aherrd From
. Opposition oa the Turf.
4 TRUMP CARD PLAYED SELF DEFENSE: OTHER SPORTS
Col. May Secured AN Injunction
citation III Iron Hill.

Racing will resume at the Eikt"n fair
grounds to-day despite the many rnn'"rs,
that the Iron Hill management would
cause them to close. their gates
The Elkton management however stu
bad II say in the matter and about >
o'clock Yesterday morning they decided
to pos, ponc racing until t"hay
Cnl. Nav. who is tn act as Judge ut
EIkton. obtained an Injunction against
tine Ori"lc Association and it was served
bv sheriff Maskry blit not until the first
special had left Philadelphia with about
IU passengers wl" did not know until
til" train reached this city, that ry
would have their trip for nothing.
4 hearing in the injuction proceedings
will occur saturday, and it is more than
likely that this means an ending t" tile
Iron Hill tracks, although they may
undertake to open at either No, 2or NO.
:; tracks x...-:-.-.taeeh- -
Following'ap the entries and srlrc-
tinnS for today.
The sun., 1898-03-15
FOOT Bi H..

That there is every possibility for 4
game with Princeton next season is
shown by the fact that the Tigers are
gradually beginning to look at the mat
ter III the right light. Tracy II. Harris
and {. {. Cuylcr, OF New York: =. W.
Miller Philadelphia, and +. 4. Poe,
Baltimore, who compose the gral,at,
athletic advisory committee Of Prince.
ton University, had meeting behind
closed doors at the Princeton Inn Satur-
day aitrrll""n I" consider the adviS-
ability of Wsnniny athletic relations
with the University Of Pennsylvania.
Addison ". Kelly. captain, and \. u.
Cook, manager OF the football team,
were also present At the meeting. An
this looks like a renewal of athleti, re-
lati"nS between t. of p and Princeton.
The sun., 1898-03-15
FOUR AND FVt PUZZLE,
! Brain burnisher for 10 Cents
in Silver.
ADDRESS:
AGENT 2Sl 10 5th St.
Jersey City, n. J.
For Baby's Sake

CT course you don mean to have tow.
legged child nor do Won want your little
handsome boy to walk with his toes turned
in or his knees splayed ont or worse still,
knocked; now do yon!
why not stalt right: It's all in the shoe
you buy the baby. If the shoes are ali
right all is we'll. Yon will feel better for
you know that they are RIGHT. See to it
that you yet them just right.
Several firms carry right shoes for ba.
bies. We have no other kird Of shoes t.
sell None for men; none for women !;
none for children, but lst the right shoes
for babies
Let papa, grandmother, nurse or the
lady neat door hold Precious under the
a, MS. Rest the pink toes and poiuted
heels firmly on big-en' ugh piece of stiff
paper, draw pencil mark around them
lust Ms they are. Don't leave that little
bit IF room but outline the feet exactly as
vJu fiud them. mind Won, each OF them,
for they are not siks send us the piece OF
paper. tell Ia, whether baby is boy or
girl and We will make pair Of shoes that
YOU know are Just right Send dollar
bill with the order. " the shoes are Just
right keep them aEl We will keep the
dollar. II they are not Just right send
them back with new drawing and get
another pnir, or If you ask it you
dollar.
Write to us if YOU want to know any
thing about babies. Information costs
nothing. We are women.
THE BABY SUPPLY co.
The sun., 1898-03-15
CYCuINs.

''nr u! tii" bet improvements in this
years whrtIS Is the drop in crank
hangers which is noticeable in nearly all
"i I'll" prominent manufacturers pr'"!lr.
tons. The drop from two to three
inches in crank hangers has been found
t" hr practical except on the very ugh
c-l OF roads and to adj! to the pleasure Of
ryrllng. In the first place. it makes Il
wheel easy t" mount amt gives it All at
trar1ve appearance. 1t also lowers the
centre Of gravity. &r
The tandem rider SAYS to rider! oi
single wlnel-: IF vn, have never
ridden tandem YOU do n,t know what
What pleasure there is in cycling. It
may he true. The chcapnrss "f his
wears lahdcm- as compared with th"Sr
II last year will ,lonhlc.s boon, the
!"uble-seatcd >tertl. ard their sales arr
expected t" Nr great y Increased hf,"
tins season Is very ia, adv:ilred.' -
Cyclists interested in Edn,lar,l Tavlum
will probably br sorry (" learn that the
fall i" had in this city at >arnger Hall
has hurt him more than anyone ever en-
pcc'm. Word comes from Rrlair that
he cann" train to any extent and hat
il may take three months before he can
ride at all.
Cycle n,arnfactumrs have come to the
belief that it does not pay to support II
racing team for advertising purposes.
lpt" ,iaie 20, u rider has been signed to
ride for a wlncl ., tire maker. and the
chances are that not more than three or
f"lr Of tie best men will get births dur.
ing '9S. Bald, Michael, Linton, Cooper,
, k'NA, Mcften> and the other iast lncu
are lo"king for positions, but none Of
them has signed, owing t. the fact hat
makers have decided to spend their
money in-ether, aays.r.
A bill has been passed in the New .Tcr-
'"v Legislature which requires all ur,li
nances in any municipality concerning
the n>e of bicycles on sidewalks or the
carrying OF lights, &C., to be placed upon
posts ~ other conspicuous places before
any person can be fined for violating
such ordinances.
The latest up-tr-datc pacing association
halls from France, and there is.prolnisc
in it of g"d future. The Srirte DIES
Applications E'cctriqucs. Paris, purposes
during the coming s,ason to provide
electric m''Iticyclc pacing as fixed rates
by the hour, day or job. For train spins
they will furnish an electric tandem. wo
men t" ride it. and accumrlatnrs to last
an hour. The terms for this for one
racing man for twenty to thirty minutes
daily will be 300 francs per month, or
for Two racing men for AN hour a day,
40 francs month. For pacing in races
IT" 100 kilos IA schedule Of prices has
been drawn up and above that dis.
tance special. arrangements will have ia
be made.
The popularity Of the diamond frame
as the proper mount for wheelwomcn is
on the increase, and all the dealers re-
port that they have more nrlerS for this
style o! wheel for women than in any
previous year.
The l.. A. ". junior membership
idea is to he developed in the near
future
Philadelphia Las ,hir'y.scvcn bicycle
clubs.
Electric tandem pacing wilt IA one Of
the novelties Of the year, provided ar.
rangcnr,ts with some Of the foreigners
can b. carried ont in full.
The sun., 1898-03-15
AQUATiCS.

Not sine" tn" beginning Of this sra,rl,
has there been such an improvement bv
the University Of PENNSYLVANIA crews a.
during the past week. The fine weather
has afforded great opportunity and
each day the crews have been put
through thorough course of sprouts.
llarvaI'> oarSmcn have gone into
>cmi-strct training. Al the men have
been urged t" leave off smoking and
regulate their diet, and moreover to
retire each night at lO.:M O'Clock. 1t is
expected that the men will 9" to the
training table this week.
It Is an open secret hat there is "A wide
difference OF "p.ion among Yale rowing
leaders about the kind OF oars to br used
by the crew this year.
The sun., 1898-03-15
SELF DEFENCE.

Sporting men unite in saying that
Tom Sharkry'S chances ior securing
in,,ur,nn, matches in the future have
been practically killed by his actions in
the fight with Ch"yn-ki. In both Of
his contests with Choynski Sharkcy was
accused Of breaking the rules. In his
iour-round Z" with C"rbett he was
, charged with doing everything but box
lcyi.lmatc|y. In his fight with Fitz-
simmons he was accused Of being party
to Il deal whereby the Cornlshman was
deprived Of the decision. In his short
and indrrisivr battle witt, Muhcr in San
Francisco year az" he fought !oully.
and even went :" far as t" punch one of
Peters seconds after a round had ended.
The bout between Peter Mahrr and
steve VNnnnrll. al the Arena, next
Wednesday evening. is heing eagerly
awaited by all local sporting men.
Nrrn Iarlcnbronk. Of Waikcrton.
heavyweight champion OF Indiana, met
'kih' NJ Coy last night in II four.ruund
90 at F,r Wayne, and stayed with him
to- the limit. IIarlrnbronk forced Me-
Coy to th. ropes three time, and scored
on" knock down. The rounds were hard
and Mccoy, although fighting his hest.
failed to stop llardrnhnok in four
rounds.
In his fight will, thnvnSki the sailor
Sharkev maintained his reputation as a
rough and foul fighter. As an unfail
boxr' hr has no equal in the heavy
weigh, division to-day. His record hard
~ contains il fight which has not been
noteworthy for tactics that would make
IA lnnyshurnan blush.
Wargo, the Indian, lui, in the sixth
round with Mike favcllr. at Pittsburgh,
on saturday.
Matty Matthews and Mckervrr are to
box twenty rounds al Cleveland ON
April IA.
The observation-disclosures fight has been
called off by the Cleveland Club.
Billy Rotchford wants to meet Jimmy
Barry, of Chicago.
Casper Leon has challenged any Eng
liSh fighter at los pounds for Sl,WO u
side.
Billy Stiff, and Frank Childs are t." box
six rounds in Chicago on March 2G.
The management Of the Arena has ar
ranged gala show for Friday night
next. for the benefit OF the fund which is
being raised for the erection OF Il nolll-
mrnt to the Maine victims, and for the
benefit OF the survivors. There will be-
eight six.round bouts, ourpreli,ninarirS
Il sclni-wind-up; and the card which has
been arranged insulrS u good nights
sport. The wind-up will be between big
Jack Mccormick. who has been boxing
i, great. form lalcty, and Jimmy Murphy,
The sun., 1898-03-15
EOCAL DOTS.

Miss Edith Worth, TT this city. has
hecn visiting Mrs. Cooper, Of Newport.
Misses Amanda and Alice Palmer arc.
the guest Of friends in Chester county,
Pa.
Receiver uf Taxrs Horace 6; K'.tcw
has returned from a visit {" Reading
friends.
Mrs. IHmuel Lee, Of Middl,t"wn, is
being entertained by Wilmington
friends.
I,r. William kleins,cuher, "t this city,
will he married next "Wednesday I" Miss
Ida Ax,, Of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Thomas Young, "l NcNp"r. has
been very pleasantly entertained by
Wilmington friends
George Wrtlr arrived in ,hIA city
Yesterday and went on boar" II his
handsome yacht Ilihl"ga'dr.
DR.. VI G. B. Mason Of Cincinnati.
preached a powerful sermon IN Harrison
street NJ. T.. Churrl, "ll Sunday night.
The Rev. Francis II. Laird. "l Bridge
ton. y. j.. preached On sunday IN Han
over PRESBYTERIAN Church.
George W. Stone. formerly "f thirrMI
now Of Boston, preached in this city
Sunday at Unitarian t'hurch.
On Wednesday morning at St. lhnFs
K. {. Church mass for the dead sailors Of
the battleshp Maine will be said,
Miss Mcndinhall alleXplainrd IT," Sunday
school lesson for ncN, Sunday in West
PRESBYTERIAN Church at llr meeting OF
the Primary Union. last night.
John H. SmrIt. rhrt engineer Of the
Argentine 4 Great Western Railroad,
was the guest ii one Of the E~ al firms
in this city yesterday.
Bishop John p. New Jan VIII preach
mex, Sunday morning at GfA"r Church,
and Presiding Elder Barrett viii preach
in the evening.
The sun., 1898-03-15
LETTER FROM DAILY.
He Tells the Sporting, Editor That He
~ l. Trainin. FaitI'iullyrand 80
I ~ II xWHn Twin .'H ~ n, a..

The following letter was received earty
this morning irmn Jack DaIy by the
sporting editor Of rmE >,N.
FRIEND HARVEY:
Yours received and glad to. hear
from YOU. s7s-"'
] am still training faithfully for my
fgh, which is only three days off. -. ~. !.
The betting ont here is nearly even
now. will b. home right after the
fight, and ! lave offers from several
towns to show in if win this battle. ]
intend giving him hard fight even If I
don't win,. but feel confident OF win
ming and bringing HE championship
home to Wilmington.
Will send Won my photograph before
the fight.
will close with Fms, regards to all my
friends at home. and remain as ever,
sincerely yours,
JACK DAILY.
The sun., 1898-03-15
PHOENIX IN THE LEAD.
Contest for the fircncn'S Horn Be
comes Interest ing---Mhcr
Cycle Fair Notes.

The animated song sheet was the lead
ing feature Of lLr bicycle fair last even
my
I! was lead by Harry Blythe. the
Soois,. and accompanied by seventeen
bIarkrd.
Sylvester Hannah. the clnb maSc",
appeared in the club colors and favored
the audience with songs and dances.
The Phoenix Company came t. the
front last nj ghl in the horn contest.
The votes to date are as follows:
Friendship m; Reliance, I; Delaware. !:
Phoenix. I7lG: Wairrwitch. 4; Fame.
SIS; Washington, 1928: Wrrc"c'"', Il:
Liberty. Is.
Gin saturday night the hall", box wilt
hr open i'll twelve o'clock.
The sun., 1898-03-15
4 NARROW ESCAPE.
George Tiilman and Wife in Critical
Condition a. Result ura Runaway.

George Tillnan and wife had a narrow
escape from death yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. 'riln,an were ont driv-
ing and the horse was irac,iouS.
They had reached Maryland Avenue,
near Sixth avenue in Br"wntown, when
the colt Mcan" frightened at an ap-
preaching car, which was coming the'
opposite direction and t" keepthe wagon
well balanced he drew the rins too tight
iur the colts $ tender mouth and it started
Gown Maryland avenue at a terrific rate
ul speed. When Van Bu,cn street was.
reached the horse vcrrd in its course,
still running last.
At this juncturc the gutter was reached
causing the wagon to turn over. break
ing Mrs. Tilghlnan's right arm and in
tiicting sever wounds on MIR. Tilgh-
mans head and limbs.
A cab was sent for and the injured
couple were sent tu their home. The
physician pronounced them in a critical
il not serious condition.