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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
Restricting the wheeImen.
From the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
The bicyclists of the City OF Mexico are
very much exercised over municipal Or
dinance which excludes them from certain
streets between the hours Of and in the
afternoon. They say that they pay their
full share OF taxes, and these taxes are
used, or portion of them, for the purpose
of keeping the streets in repair; therefore
they are entitled to ride on any and all
streets On the other hand. however, il Ia
held that the right Of the municipal author.
ities to regulate and restrict bicycle traffic
in the interest of the public at large can
not be questioned, far as reason ana
precedent are concerned. Says an Official:
THE problem to be met was peculiar. Com
gestion had to be relieved, but IL could only
be relieved by restricting the passage Of
one class of traffic. That being the case,
that should yield. To exclude carriages
and horsemen from this thoroughfare
would affect a much wider class and work
a much grea ter hardship 1t was clea- that
the bicycle must be ruled out. i dotnot see
that the injury is very great. There ara
parellel side streets whicn the wheelnan
can use, and in which, owing to their free
much faster progress. And the exclusion is
only for two hours" This matter is Of in
terest elsewhere than In Mexico, for Il Is
apparent that something will have TO be
done sooner or later I'm all our large cities
for the mutual accommodation OF carriages
and bicyclists. It Is absurd to suppose that
they can go on indefinitely ip the common
tage of both to give each the exclusive
privilege OF certain streets, or parts Of
them, and to exclude either from certain
parts of other streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30

avenue board track will line up on the side
of the League of American Wheelmen. The
national championship races will be held
on the bow-shaped track tomorrow after
noon. Messrs. Eline and Klosterman re-
turned to this city yesterday, having def
nitely signed the following men to COM
pete:
Fred. Titus, Frank Starbuck, A. c. Mer-
tens. Daniel and George Kramer. Nat"
Harry Eckhardt, w. Coleman, Harmon,
Robert Thompson. Archie McEachern, Car
roll Jack, Colgan and West. These men
will compete in the quarter-rlile national
championship and in the one-mile profess
sional handicap.
Chairman Mott will now take a hand In
the game and deal out penalties to those
who have broken league rules, and the
fight promises to be bitter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
Base Ball Briefs.

New Yorks and Senators again today
Meekin and Williams are the probable
pitchers.
Speedy men on the bases showed off to
good advantage yesterday.
Kirtley Baker is strictly all right. He has
had experience in the big league and has
apparently perfect control of the ball.
Umpire Snyder's decision ON Selbach's
slide to the home plate dissatisfied the spec
tators. Sci missed the plate and Warner
also failed to tab the German Senator.
No decision was given, and then Warner,
bench and touch Setback. Had play been
resumed without Sci being tabled the run
would have counted.
Several Of the Senators hits at the start
off were lucky. They banged away at Sey-
mour's delivery, and instead of hitting the
ball hard, tantalizing bunts followed. Later
on the ball was hit for keeps.
With Mercer in center the Senators out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
DANGER IN ELEVATOR SHAFTS.
A Suggestion of a Means to Close
Them in Case of Fire.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
The recent fire at Robinson, Cherry &
Co.'S is another reminder of the rapid and
complete destruction OF large buildings con-
tanning elevator shafts. There is a con-
tinuous draft through these openings. into
which the fire is drawn. and before the fire.
men get to work the building is a mass Of
flames, as was recently proven.
I am of the opinion that light iron
frame filled with asbestos could be ar
ranged something like cellar doors you
see on sidewalks) to close each opening on
each floor when the elevator shuts down
at the close of business w. A r
September q. 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
RACING At BENNING.
Dates Assigned by the Jockey Club
for the Meeting.

The fall meeting of the Washington
Jockey Club will be held at the Benning
track from November IL to the Both, the
Jockey Club stewards having yesterday af-
ternoon assigned those dates to the local
club. The stewards denied the application
of the Pimlico Driving Club for dates this
fall. Mr.. w. c. Eustis of the Washington
club, has offered to add $500 to a race here
at two and a half miles, and. If sufficient
entries are likely, the club will increase the
value to about 81 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
OficiaI Standing of CycIers.

Chairman Mott OF the L. A W. yester-
day issued a bulletin giving the following
as the score in the national championship:
Bald, 1855; Major Taylor. 14s; Mcfarland,
lbs. Kimble 112; Cooper. 1oS; Arthur Gardi-
ner 1o2; Freeman. 73: Stevens 81; VIM.
Martin, 10: Mertens, is; Jay Eaton, 10;
John Fisher. IA; Tom Butler, 3; Bowler, 4;
Kiser. 9; Fred Sims g. DIR. Brown, 3;
Becker. ;; Jap Eden. 4; Nat Butler, 81
Karl Kaser. 3; Harry TerriIl, 3; Bourotte,
2; C. NJ Bly,. .; Hills, jr.. 2; Watson, Cole
man, 1; H. f. Caldwell, 1; Cabanne, /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30

Left bases-W Washington, 3; New York g.
First base on balis-or Baker, Joyce and War
nerl; OF Seymour 6 (Selbacb. 2; Freeman Mcguire
and Baker. p. Struck out-By Baker, 1 Joyce);
by Seymour, tAler "r Casey and McGuire,. Home
iun- Setback Two-base hit-Gatans. Sacrifice hit
-Wrigley. Stolen bases-Mercer (2), Selbach, Casey
t2), Freeman, Wrigiey, Carr and Getdg. Double
and Connolly. Time of ganie-1 hour and 45 min
utes,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30

making any inquiry at all-acting solely on
the strength of what everybody had seen
the stewards awarded the race to Kirsch-
wasser, and when his number was posted a
roar OF satisfaction went up from the
crowd.
Then Loates and Robinson were hailed be-
fore the judges for sentence. The proceed
ings were abrupt Loates was suspended
from riding for a period of many weeks
and warned that a repetition Of his offense
would probably end his turf career. Rob-
inson, who was guilty only In a minor
sense, and appeared very remorseful, es-
capped with a stern reprimand and an equal
~ stern warning.
Then Tod Won Two More.
With one race thus to his credit, little
Tod Sloane went back to the track and
brilliantly won two out of his other three
races 1t was practically impossible for
him to win the third, for the horse he rode
had burst a blood vessel and was trussed
up in bandages.
Not since the palmiest days of the late
Fred Archer, England's most famous jockey
OF all time, has jockey received such an
ovation at Newmarket. 1t was largely in
splred by desire on the part of the fair
minded multitude to disavow and atone for
the conduct of Sloane's disgraced rivals;
but the enthusiasm was equally attributable
to Sloanes extraordinary Workmanship
Never were his uncouth methods-uncouth
to English eyes-so strongly in evidence
never were results more completely sue
cessful. more destructive of all the cherished
insular theories of how race horses should
be ridden to victory.
He was the hero of the day
Against heavy odds the little man rode
to victory Mr.. Lorilards Myakka and Lord
Harewood's Cranesbill.
The popularity of his riding SO much
commented on, Is that he leans far forward
upon his horses neck. His theory is that
this posture enables him to offer less re-
sfstance to the wind, which he believes to
be an important element in the speed of a
horse, just as 1t is in the speed of q BIZ
cyclist. as little Jimmie Michael discovered
TO his profit and fame. Moreover it les
sens the burden on the hind legs, which are
the driving legs.
Apart from this popularity, which does
not recommend him to the esthetic ap-
proval Of English horsemen, Sloane has a
splendid equipment of GOODNESS and uner-
ring Judgment. In other words he is a
thoroughly accomplished jockey In every
branch of the calling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
KILLING d. THE GAME
II OF
Joyce's Players Made a Farce Out of
Yesterdays Contest.
SPECTATORS INDIGNANTLY PROTESTED
n
Foot Ball Schedule Of the GaIaudet
college.
CURRENT SPORTING NOTES

Today's Schedule and weather.
New York at Washington-clear.
Brooklyn at Baltimore-clear.
Philadelphia at Boston-clear.
Chicago at Louisville-rain.
Cincinnati at st. Louis-rain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
STICKS TO THE L. A. w.

The Colosseum Track VIII Not he
Used by the Deserters.
From the Baltimore Sun, today.
Messrs. ]. Frank Eine and Charles Ross
klosterman of the National Colosseum
Company. spent yesterday at Philadelphia,
the seat Of the cycle racing mems insur-
rection. As a result Of thorough inquiry
into the merits of the rebellion the Hartford
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30

Baltimore, 10, brooklyn, 1.

The game at Baltimore yesterday be-
tween the Orioles and Brooklyns was a
one-sided affair, the Birds winning by Ii
to /. McKenI was effective until the
fifth inning, when ten runs were hammered
over the plate. Keller sprained his ankle
in the first inning and Kelley and McGraw
were put out of the game for kicking al
the umpire. The extra men relieving this
trio played excellent ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
Cleveland, :; Cincinnati, 2.

The Clevelands took the lead from the
Cincinnatis from the start In the game
at ST. Louis yesterday and won handily by
to 2. Young pitched fine ball. Hill was
put out of the game for kicking in the
first inning and Beckley sprained his foot
and had to retire. Il
- r. Fl. E.
Cincinnatl..... 0 Q. i 0 % 4
Cleveland. 2 o / 90 0 l 3 X-7 10 2
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Boston, II; Philadelphia, 10.

With the score 10 to against them the
Beaneaters hammered out six runs in the
ninth inning of yesterdays game at Boston
and managed to defeat the Phillies by IL
to 10. Collins came to the bat with the
bases all occupied in the ninth inning and
drove home run over the left field fence.
Ortiz pitched good ball until the last in
ming, when he met his Manila.
r. II. e.
Boston. ..... 0 l gil Il l
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Chicago, 10, Louisville, 2.

The Louisvilles' infield was disarranged
yesterday in their game with the Chicagos
in the former city, and as result the
latter won easily by 10 to 2. Wagner
was out of the game from the start, and
Richie was hit III the eye in the first inning
by a hatted ball. Errors were plentiful
and batting weak on the part of the home
team.
Il. h E.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-07
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

DIR THADDEUs FITZHUGH, GO years old,
formerly postmaster at Kansas City,
Kas., a cousin of Consul-General Lee,
who fought with distinction in the con-
federate army, has, in a letter full of
patriotism, proffered his services to
President Mckinley, expressing
willingness, if need be, to sacrifice his
life in support of 1.-The principles of the
firmly united co untry."
GREAT BRITAIN has demanded lease
of Wei-Hai-Wei, on the Shan-Tung PEN
insula, after the Japanese evacuation,
as a compensation for the disturbance
of the balance of power in the gulf of
Pei-Chi-Li. In diplomatic circles little
doubt is entertained that China will
concede the demand, which is believed
to be favorably regarded by Japan.
THE statement of the New York as
sociated banks for the week ended
on the I'd showed the following
changes: Surplus reserve, increase,
81, s69, 1926; loans, decrease, 81, 437 200;
specie, increase, 1926, 600; legal ten
ders, decrease, 81, $50, 700, deposits, de-
crease, SO, Alb, 700; circulation, decrease,
81. 100.
SaAwNEErowN, Ill, was suddenly
flooded, on the Sd, by water from the
Ohio river bursting through the en-
bankment, reaching from hill to hill,
for the protection of the city. Early
reports said that hundreds-possibly
1,OOO-souls had persisted in the en-
quilting avalanche, which submerged
the town to the depth of from 20 to 80
feet.
The announcement was made, on
the Sd, upon authority of the chief arch
fleets of the Transmississippi EXPOSE
ton, at Omaha, Neb., that all construc-
ton work will be finished in ample
time for the installation of exhibits
and the perfection of concessions by
the opening day, June l.
LORD PnLINGDoN Charles Henry
Mills, chairman of the committee of
London clearinghouse bankers, died
suddenly in church at Wilton, En-
gland, on the Sd. He was born in 1880,
was the son of the late Sir Charles
Mills, bart, and was elevated to the
peerage in 1886.
FROM all the pulpits in Madrid, on
the Sd, the priests read a letter from
the bishop of the diocese announcing
that he considered war to be imminent
and ordering prayers for the success of
the Spanish arms.
A DISPATCH from Christiana, Nor
way, reports that the steam whaler
Fridtiof has been secured for the Well
man polar expedition to Franz Josef
Land instead of the Laura, previously
engaged.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-07
WELLMAN POLAR EXPEDITION.
Change of Ship Secured the Fastest and
Staunchest of the NOrHe-
gian Lloyds.

WASHINGTON, April A dispatch
from Christiana, Norway, reports that
the steam whaler Fridtjof had been Sc
cured for the Wellman polar eXpedi-
ton to Franz Josef Land instead of the
Laura, previously engaged.
1.-The Fridtjof is said by the agent of
the Norwegian Lloyds to be the fast
est and strongest ice steamer in Nor
wegian waters. She is now being out
fitted and will be ready to sail from
Tromso for the arctic June 20 next.
The National Geographic society,
Prof. A. Graham Bell, president, has
formally Endorsed the Wellman eXpedi-
ton, upon the recommendation of a
committee composed of Gen. Greedy,
Commodore Melville and Professors
Simon Newcomb, Hart Merriam and
G. K. Gilbert. The society, as well as
the United States Coast and Geodetic
survey and the United States Weather
bureau, are cooperating in the scien-
tific preparations for the expedition.
Prof James II. Gore, of Columbian
university, representing the Philo-
sophical society of Washington, will
accompany the Wellman expedition to
Franz Josef Land to make important
determinations of gravity by pendu-
lum observations.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-07
WORK OF THE EARTHQU AXE.
Damage Wrought by the Most Severe
Earthquake Felt in California for
Thirty Years.

SAN FRANCISCO, April latter the
board of survey had made partial ex-
animation of the state of affairs at the
Mare Island navy yard yesterday it
was announced that the damage sus-
tanned by the late tremble had been
somewhat exaggerated. While the
survey has not yet been completed, the
board is of the opinion that the damage
will not exceed $3.50, 900. Work has,
however, been discontinued, and in all
probability will not be resumed for
several days.
The cruiser Charleston, which is in
dry dock, did not sustain any material
damage, fortunately, although all the
bilge blocks on which she rested were
disturbed and will have to be reset.
In Vallejo, near by, the damage was
unprecedented, but, for the most part,
was confined to chimneys, glass and
bric-a-brac. The city hall, public
schools and st. Vincents school suf-
fered more than any other.
The home of NJ. Levee was COM
pletely wrecked by chimney crash
ing through the roof. Several small
fires added to the excitement, five
lamps being overturned in one house.
A guard line has been established at
Mare Island yard in order to prevent
accident to the curious throng from
the overhanging walls of the store
houses.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-07
.EN YORK SETS THE PACE.
A Million Dollars Appropriated as q
Contingent War Fund by
the Empire State.
READY FOR WAR At A MINUTES NOTICE.
Prompt Response by Both Houses OF the
New York Legislature to a Message
from Gov. Black Calling for an ApprO-
priation as a Contingent War Fund
The Bill Passed and Signed.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 1.-Gov.
Black has sent to the legislature an
emergency message, advising an inn
mediate appropriation of 81 ,000,0 900 as
contingent war fund.
Gov. Blacks message says:
Events are transpiring of so grave and
general import that the attention OF every en-
hghtened people is fixed upon our own. The
crisis which our national government meets
involves those deep considerations which af-
feet the future of the race. To aid that
government by approval and sup
port, to sustain its hand when
raised for justice and fair play. is
the duty of every state. No hour has ever
been so full of peril that New York has fall
tered while it passed Because of her past his
tory and her present greatness, she should be
the first to understand the meaning of to-day.
After long reflection, and with an earnest de-
sire to do that which ought to be done, and to
refrain from that which ought not to be DONE
1 recommend that before you adjourn you
take such action desirable, to
provide against such urgent needs as
the future may disclose. l hope the day is
still remote which shall consume the means
you set apart But if the time should come
when forbearance and national Self-reSpect can
no longer stay together there can be but one
answer to the duty thus arising. I believe you
Will Eot in haste or anger toward any other
people, but in the deliberate purpose to defend
your own, anu as a sign OF nope TO the Sturg-
CLING and distressed, realizing that patriotism
without preparation is fragile as dream,
SO act that the enlightened sentiment of the
world will Justify YOU
Immediately on receipt of the mes
sage, bill in conformity with it's sug-
gestions was introduced and passed
unanimously.
In the senate the reading of the mes
sage was followed Immediately by the
reporting of the assembly's appropria-
ton bill, which was passed by a unan-
imous vote. The bill was engrossed
and sent to the governor, who signed
it as soon as it reached him.
The national guard of the state will
now be prepared for war on a minutes
notice.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-07
"WAR Risks FOR INSURANCE.
The Highest Figures Yet Quoted Since
Complications with Spain Made
Shippers Anxious.

New YORK, April 2.-'War risks
reached yesterday the highest figure
yet quoted since complications with
Spain made shippers anxious about
property in transit by sea. American
sailing vessels to or from the east coast
of South America (early sailings) were
covered for three per cent. West In
dian sailing brought the same rates.
These risks were taken Thursday for
two per cent. Vessels from the south
side of Cuba were quoted as high as
five per cent. Rates for sailings week
hence were double those charged for
early movements. Steamships were
covered at lower rates-about the same
as yesterday-but underwriters were
unusually cautious about ''war bust
ness"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-07
AN OCEAN STEAMER ON FIRE.
Ran Eighteen Miles for Assistance by
which the Flames were Subdued-
The Ship Uninjured.

SAVANNAH, Ga, April 4.-The Ocean
Steamship Co.'S steamer City of Macon,
Capt. Savage, bound from Boston for
this port, was discovered to be on fire
at 9:3o o'clock Saturday night, while
off Martins Industry Gghtship, 1S
miles north of Tybee. A stream was
Immediately turned in the forward
hold where the fire was located, and
the ship was headed for the Tybee
with all speed. She arrived at Tybee
roads early yesterday morning and sig
nailed the tug Cynthiana to come to
her assistance. She was run ashore,
stern foremost, opposite the quaran-
tine station.
The tug Paulsen brought the City of
Macon's passengers, about 25 in num-
Der, to the city during the night.
The fire was soon put out. The
cargo in the forward compartment
which consisted of general merchan-
disc is total loss. The ship is said to
aninjured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-07
Charge of Attempted Assassination.

MACON, Mo-, April Emmett and
Ed. Brammer, brothers, were arrested
at Callao, Macon county, yesterday
charged with the attempted assassina-
ton of w. D. Cook, a prominent farmer.
Cook STEPPED out in his back yard
Wednesday night and received the con-
tents of heavily charged shot gun
fred by an unseen hand in his face and
breast. The chances are against his
recovery. He is said to have had
trouble with the Brammer boys and
foot prints were traced in the direction
of their house, but they claim inno-
cence.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-07
SHINN[ETONN FLOODED.
Submerged by Thirty Feet OF wafer
by the Bursting of the Arti-
fetal Embankment.
ALARGE NUMBER OF PERSONS DROWNED.
So Sudden was the Inundation thaI
pie in the Streets were Carried Away
and Lost and Those Indoors were
Chased to Their Houses Tops by the
Pursuing Waters.


LOUISVILLE. KY, April A special
To the Courier-Journal from Evans
vile, Ind, says:
At six o'clock Yesterday afternoon the
levee at Shawnectown, ILL.,, broke
mile above the town, and from all the
information that can be secured here
it is learned that great part OF the
place has been destroyed, and that per-
haps large number of citizens nave
been drowned.
Shawneetown is rs miles below
Evansville, on the Ohio river. 1t is
situated in a valley of extremely low
land, with hills sl1irting 1T in the rear
and with a 25-foot levee front running
from hill to hill. The town is very
much in the position of fortified city,
and when the levee gave way mile
above town, under the pressure OF the
very high river, the water shot through
a 20-foot opening and struck the place
like hurricane, sweeping everything
before it.
Houses were turned and tossed about
like boxes. The people were not
warned of the break, and for that rea-
son so many were caught. Those
at home sought refuge in second
stories and on house tops. Those
in the streets were carried before
the avalanche of water and probably
majority were drowned. Citizens came
from the place by skiffs to telephone
several miles away and asked for aid
from Evansville. They said that more
than 200 people were drowned, and
they had reason to believe it would
roach SOO or even Oo0
The water stands from 20 to 30 feet
all over the town. There are, of
course, no lights in the place and total
darkness reigns, consequently it was
impossible for them to have anything
like definite information. The men
quickly left the telephone and no com
munication has since been had with
the place. Alltelephone and telegraph
wires are now down and outside COM
munication appears to be impossible.
At ten o'clock last night two steam
boats and couple of tugs started for
Shawneetown under full head OF
steam, and it is expected some of them
arrived there by two o'clock in the
morning. They carry large supplies of
food and blankets, quickly collected
bV the CITY officials.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-07
WORN IN THE HAIR.

Transparent gauze bows are also very
pretty, especially when made in black
and powdered with diamonds, but re-
greet to admit that these look their best
when set in front of a white osprey.
A very attractive ornament may be
made quite inexpensively out of piece
of black velvet ribbon about an inch in
width, wired into the shape of Louis
Seize bow, with small ostrich feather
behind the upright ends; the feather in
white, the bow in black, would be par
ticularly attractive.
A bunch of monthly roses is tied with
black velvet, and sheaf of small white
ones towers upward, intended for wear
in the hair. Some cerise ostrich feath-
ers spangled with diamonds, and of q i,
quite considerable height, are certain
to carry all before them. White lilac.
is the acme of fashion, and so are roses
blended with violets. Thehead ornn-
ments, that are of large size, are FREE.
quently made of leaves that appear n.
be frosted, and these are particularly
charming in lilac leaves.