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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-01
B1cYcI1sTs WHO CAN'T RIDE.

1t would greatly surprise the nom
wheeling public if they should be pre-
sented. with accurate statistics giving
the number of wheelmen and wheel
women who haven't the faintest notion
of the rudiments of bicycling. To one
who rides a wheel and has ridden since
the genesis of the sport the carmarks
of the apprentice hand are instantly
apparent, and whenever he meets any
such he gives them the whole road
They generally need it, and frequently
more. 1t isn't so very long ago that
the writer, moving easily along a slight
down grade which required no pushing
and but very little back pedalling, was
passed by a wheelman 81 who waved
about over the landscape like a ship
without a rudder, the down grade car
Tying him swiftly along without any
effort on his part, while he was appar-
emily unable to do little more than
stick to the machine. Ever and anon,
his remarks, he cried aloud to the I'M
needing air, DOG gone 1t, 1 can't get
off; dog gone 1t, can't get off" And
this he continued to repeat while he re-
manned within hearing. The hill wound
around to the right and the bottom Of
it was out of the other riders sight as
the novice disappeared around the turn
When the turn in the road brought the
bottom Of the hill in sight it disclosed
the beginner, for such he was, sprawl
ing in an undignified manner among
the bramb1es at the side of the road,
while his machine was half hidden by
the underground into which it had
plunged. Opposite him the veteran dis
mounted and asked if any assistance
was needed. Fortunately there was no
need of his services, the providence that
is said to care for drunkards and-well,
others, having been kinder than the
victim deserved. And yet this indivd-
ual fondly imagined he knew how to
ride bicycle.
Another incident of the same charac-
ter is the following: A party of ladies
and gentlemen were driving in the
country and turned out of the road in
order to let a daintily dressed wheel
woman ride by. AS she was passing
the carriage they observed that she was
sobbing, and one of the gentlemen in
the party asked the nature of her
trouble. In the effort to answer she fell
off her bicycle, and the gentleman
sprang from the carriage to her assist
ance. She rose from the dust unhurt,
and with smile lighting up her dusty
and tear-stained cheeks, 81 am asham-
ed to tell you,' she said, why I was
crying, but took the wrong turn back
here mile or so, and found myself
headed away from home. I couldn't
turn around and I was afraid to get
off, and was going away from home
every minute, and when / realized the
predicament I was in I began to cry"
The gentleman assisted her to mount
headed the right way, of course-and
she disappeared up the road, while
the gentleman climbed back into the
carriage and related the incident to his
companions.
Such instances might be multiplied
indefinitely, but these two are enough
to prove the truth of the statement
made at the beginning that there are
many wheelmen and wheelwomen who
haven't yet learned how to ride. A
distinguished wheelman once said, "N2
one has learned to bicycle until ne is
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-01

About thirty letters have thus far
been received from state division Off
GERS of the Il. A. w, favoring the pro-
posed plan of a general conference on
the evening preceding the opening of
the National Assembly, and according
ly it has been determined that such a
conference will be held. official notice
of this meeting will be sent from the
executive committse within the next
few days. Acknowledgment is due to
Mr.. Robert T. Kingsbury, secretary
treasurer of the New Hampshire divi-
sion, and member of the membership
committee of the L. A. W., for the sug-
gestion Of this meeting.
Secretary Ryland Of the Virginia di-
vision, writes that Chief Consul Mercer
and himself, are making canvas in
favor of a wide tire and baggage bills,
and it is likely that separate bill, re-
ferring to each of these subjects, will
be introduced in the Virginia legislature
within a few days.
The following financial statement Of
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-01

able to ride it over given spot with
the same certainty with which he could
place his foot on that spot while walk
ing" Can you do this?
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-01
New Haven Steamboat Co.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
Daily Service.

GV4A "
Sundays Excepted.)
Steamer from New Haven leaves Belle
Dock, Old Line Pier: RICHARD PECK,
1880 midnight.
Steamer from New York Ieaves Piers Is
and rs, East River: RICHARD PECK, 5
p. m.
Is days, $3.50. ~ .s
= Bishops, 702 Chapel street, and at Mix's
drug store, cor. Chapel and Church SITS.
FAST FREIGHT.
Through rates quoted over Express
Freight Lines to points West, South, and
Southwest, and through Bills of Lading Il
sued In connection Herewith
CHAS. ]. FRENCH, Agent.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-01

10 the Board Of County Commissioners for
New Haven County:
l hereby apply for license to sell spir-
ituous and intoxicating. liquors, ale, lager
beer, Rhine wine and cider, at 55lA Putnam
business is not located within 200 feet in a
direct line Of a church edifce or public
school house, or the premises pertaining
thereto or any RostSftee Or public library
We, the undersigned, electors and taxpay-
ers, as defined by law. of the town of New
Haven, hereby endorse the application Of
at New Haven, this 2sth day Of December,
A. D. 1897. A. A. Eisele, Daniel Sheehan,
Bernard Brady, Thos. p. Rourke, G. B..
NicklaS. iu1
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-01

To the Board of County Commissioners for
New Haven County:
/ hereby apply for license to sell splr
ltuous and Intoxicating liquors, ale, lager
beer, Rhine wine. and cider, at 564 State
business is not located within 200 feet in a
direct line of u church edlfce or public
school house, or the premises pertaining
O. FIX p9saHfs Or PRabic Rrary
We, the undersigned, electors and taxpay-
ers, as defined by law, Of the Town Of New
Haven, hereby endorse the application of
at New Haven, this 9th day of December
A. D. 1897 Simon j. Hugo Adam d. Red
niger, Edward Sigel, Gottfried Kolbert,
Thomas j. Bohen. ja1
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-01
AMONG THE CYCLISTS
CONNECTICUT DIVISION OF LEAG UE
OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN.

The Features of the Annual NIeeting-New
Phases of Good Roads Movement-Bi-
cyclists Who Can't Ride-L. A. w. and
the Railroads-Wide Tire and Baggage
Bulls, Etc.
The national l.. A. w. committee for
the Improvement Of highways has
made arrangements with the United
States bureau of road inquiry whereby
In the future the government and the
League of American Wheelmen will
work together in the dissemination of
good roads literature. Chairman Otto
Dorner of the highway improvement
committee Is now preparing a series of
pamphlets containing a condensation of
some fifty different bulletins issued by
General Roy Stone head of the govern
ment bureau, and a million copies of
the same will be distributed among the
farmers and local officials of the differ
ent commonwealths. These pamphlets
will contain the results of the many
valuable inquiries made by the good
roads bureau, both in this country and
abroad. They will explain the losses
due to bad roads, illustrate the different
methods of constructing macadam, tel
ford gravel and dirt roads, both in Eu-
rope and in America and discuss the
various means and methods of raising
funds to pay for improving highways.
Special attention will be paid to the
plans successfully adopted in New Jer-
sey, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Both the L. A. w. officials and road
inquiry bureau have an extensive col
lection of photographs of good and bad
roads, taken in this country and in Eu-
rope, which will be employed in illus
trating the proposed book Working
drawings made by prominent engi-
neers, will be used to illustrate the va
rious methods of road construction.
The above outlined plan is undoubt-
edly the most extensive one undertaken
by an organized body to institute a
reform, the elaborate efforts of the
great political parties during a presi-
Dental election being the only excep-
ton. The movement for improved
highways, which has developed such re-
lnarkable progress during the past three
or four years, was inaugurated some
years ago by the League of American
Wheelmen, the most prominent indi-
vidual advocate Of good roads being
the present president of the organiza
ton, Isaac B. Potter Of New York.
Years ago the league began the pub
LEGATION Of the monthly Good Roads
Magazine, which was merged into the
\ present L. A. w. Bulletin when that
organ was established two years ago.
The l.. "A. W. has been closely connected
with the introduction of state aid to
roads as now established in New Jer-
sey and Connecticut, and with the
present Massachusetts, system of state
highway construction. Vigorous cam
paign for state aid were carried on
during the past year in Pennsylvania,
\ New York, Wisconsin. Minnesota, Con-
necticut, Illinois, Rhode Island and
elsewhere. The circulation of large
edition of pamphlets will tend greatly
to popularize the valuable work of the
United States road inquiry bureau by
1 bringing the results of it's investiga-
lions directly home to thousands of far
mers in each state in the Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
THESE HANDKERcHIErs TO Ill

Sheer Linen White Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs. &c.
sheer Linen Embroidered Handker~
chiefs, hemstitched or scalloped. II lie.
Embroidered Linen Handkerchiefs, very
sheer and fine. 15c.. from 25c.
Handkerchiefs worth 80 and S9c., fine,
sheer. embroidered ones, for 2Jc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

The Veterans, However, Seriously
Object TO Giving Them.

Lee Camp held an interesting meeting
last night, and Notwithstanding the ex-
cessive heat, the attendance was quite
large. a communication from Mrs. Liz
zie Cary Daniel on behalf of the Con-
federate- Memorial Literary Society, ask
ing that when in the course of human
events Lee Camp passed out Of existence
the pictures and portraits now in posses
sion of the camp be turned over to the
library, was read. The letter caused con-
siderable discussion, and the veterans al
most as an unit opposed any such ac-
ton. They said they were unwilling to
part with their portraits to any one. and
finally il was determined TO refer the mat
ter 10 a committee consisting OF Com
mander Laughton as chairman and
Messrs. Brander. Richardson. BEDFORD
and Randolph. who are To see Mrs. Daniel
and request her to withdraw the letter
in order that the camp may not be
placed in the position of refusing a re-
quest from the ladies'
Routine matters occupied the attention
of the camp after this matter was dis
posed of until adjournment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
hx-TREAsUREn nARKsDALE DEAD
stricken With a Congcstivc Chill
and Soon Expires-His Life.

A<ARkESS-nh&
a special received by the Dispatch las,
night from scottsvIlIe says:
Hon. Isaac r. Barksdaie, ex.statc
Treasurer and Superintendent of Schools
Of this county. died suddenly at his home
here this afternoon from o congestive
chill. He had been a little complaining
but was walking around the streets until
noon to-day"
Relatives Of Mr.. Barksdale living IN
Richmond also received private advices
of his death, but no details were given
further than that the remains will be
brought here to-day. arriving by the
evening train over the James River Di-
vision Of the Chesapeake and Ohio, and
De inferred in Hollywood.
Mr.. Barksdale was we'll known In Rich
mond. and had here a wide circle of
friends, by whom he was held in affec-
tionate regard. He spent several years
In the city while filing the Office OF State
Treasurer, and had been frequent wis.,
flor TO Richmond since he retired from
that office. in which he was succeeded
twelve or fifteen years ago by Mr.. HaT-
man. Deceased was a native of Charlotte
county. and about g. years old. In early
life he moved to Albemarle county. where
he had resided since. He filled the office
of Treasurer of the State most efficiently
for one or two terms, and had for some
time prior to his death been Superintend-
ent OF Schools of Albemarle.
Mr. Barksdale leaves two brothers
Colonel G.. r. Barksdale and Mr.. Thomas
T.. Barksdale-both Of Halifax. His wife
died some years ago. and his only child
Is Mrs. John Ryan. of Birmingham, Ala.
Deceased was an earnest Christian. and
enjoyed to a marked degree the confidence
and esteem of those by whom he was
known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02


COURT CLERKS OFFICE, JUNE %,
1SgS.-IN VACATION:
Trice
VS..
Dickinson. &c.
Benja min Robinson, Charles Robinson,
$. c. Bonavta and f. NJ. Bonavita,
Mary ]. Seay. Philip Timberlake. Rachael
Robinson, and Frank and John l.. Trice,
assignees of Della II. Trice. who have
filed their petition in the above cause.
under decree of March term. 1898. claim
ing. as next of kin, the amounts Of sl7S.0S
and S20S96 and interest, reported in favor
of the heirs of Mary Jane Gunter and
Ralph Dickinson, and in accordance with
said decree the unknown heirs of Mary
Jane Gunter and Ralph Dickinson are
hereby required TO appear at the next
term of this court and assert their inte-
rest in said fund and defend their inte-
rest in this suit and show cause. II any
they can. why the prayer of said petition
should not be granted:
Teste: SAMUEL II. PARSONS
Clerk.
II. l.. Gordon,
W. f.. Bibb. p. q. je @5-Sa4t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
IS READY FOR WORK.
10th BRANCHES OF THE NEW
COUNCIL ORGANIZED YESTERDAY.
THE USUAL FORMALITIES OBSERVED.
Nominees OF the Democratic Caucus
Elected as Ofiicers-Thc Old Rules
:, Adopted-First Meeting To lie Held
nm Monday.
nm Monday.

= The City Council elected last May was
duly installed and organized yesterday
evening in the City Hall. The proceed
ings were merely formal, and consisted
simply of going over the ground mapped
out by the Democratic caucus in the cleo
lion of officers.
The Common Council met at o'clock,
and was called to order by Clerk Ben. I.
August, the following members being
present: Messrs. Blanks. Bloomoerg,
Camp. Curtis, Ebel, Ferguson. Gibson
Grimes, Gunst. Heeke, Hobson, Mccarthy,
, Mills, Miner, Neale. Peters, Pollock. Shea,
Tanner, Teefey, Wallerstein. West. Wha-
Zen, Williams. Winston, Woody, and
Caskie.
DISPATCH THE BUSINESS QUICKLY.
The Clerk announced that all the mem
bers OF the lower branch had qualified
with one exception. and that gentleman
was prevented by sickness. The business
before the meeting, the election OF ON
GERS. was briefly stated by the Clerk.
MIR. Gunst nominated MIR. Caskie for the
presidency. and he was elected unani-
mously. The President was then escort
ed 20 the chair by Messrs. Gunst. Mills,
and Bloomberg. and made brief ac-
Acknowledgement of the honor conferred
upon him.
Mr.. Ebel presented the name OF Mr..
Wallerstein, the nominee or the caucus
for the yice-presidency. and he, also. was
unanimously elected.
Mr.. Gunst moved that the same rules
should be adopted as were IN force June
30. 1898. with the exception of that pro-
vision relating TO the election of vice.
president. This molten was adopted.
The President then announced that in
The regular order a meeting would be
held on MONDAY night next. though no
business had as yet been brought for
ward for their consideration. He further
stated that joint session Of the Coun-
Gil would be called for the Tth instant,
and BIZ an agreement With ldr. Turpin
the committees would be announced at
that time
The councii then adjourned.
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD.
The new Board OF Aldermen convened
at Z o'clock. with the following members
present; Messrs. Burton. Cutchins. Dona-
1oe. Drewry. Ferriter. ifardwicke, Law
Nor. Snesd, Zimmerman. and Turpin.
Mr.. August called the body 10 order
rnd read the certificate OF the Clerk OF
shs Iustings Court IN regard TO the cleo
tloa Of members.
Mr.. Fesglscr nominated ar Turpln as
President OF the Board. and his election
wss unanimous. The latter was there
upon escorted 20 his seat by Messrs
prewrs. cutcbins. and Ferriter. and in
acknowledging the compliment he said he
ouid Go all In HIS power 10 merit the
radeace OF his colleagues
e. Burton nominated Mr.. w. IL. Zim-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
THE ,iIDDLE-OF-TRE-
Call for National Convention to Meet
mt Cincinnati September 9Th.

ATLANTA, GA, July 1.-The Peoples
Party paper to-day publishes an address
from the National Reorganization Com
mittee calling for a national convention
at Cincinnati September 9Th to nominate
candidates for President and Vice Presi-
dent, and TO outline plan Of campaign
70 cover the next two years, in anticipa
tion of the election of 1900.
The National Reorganization Commit
tee was appointed by the Popuist con-
rention at Nashville July 4, 1897 and
that convention was called into existence
by Il. T.. Watson to counteract the effort,
Of Senator Marion Butler. chairman OF
the National Executive COMMITTEES, for
usion with the Democrats. The COM
rnittee reviews the history OF the anti
fusion movement, and repudiates Butler
and his committee
The basis OF representation is two dele
gates-at-large for each State and Ter.
ritory and the District OF Columbia, and
one additional delegate for each 1000
Populist votes cast in any election since
$3.50. The address is signed by Milton
Park. chairman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
A HANDSOME CARRIAGE SMASHED.
Spirited Horses Dash OF and the
Vehicle is Destroyed

Yesterday evening a pair of Mr.. j.
Scott Parrish's horses. attached to a very
handsome new Victoria. ran away from
the stable-door, and dashing down the
alley between Franklin and Grace streets.
were not stopped until the carriage had
been completely demolished
The horses, which are very spirited
had just been put in TO take Mr.. Parrish
To the Byrd-Street Depot: the coachman
left them to close the stable-door. and
while he was doing this they dashed
away. The carriage came in contact
with two telegraph-poles. and swerved
from side to side down the narrow alley
until ii was total wreck. The horses
were slightly hurt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
TAMPA CAMP NOTES.
Promotion for New York PriNntes-
Foreign LoOkcrs-Or.

TAMPA. FLA. July 1.-F1ye priyates
from the ranks OF the Second New York
Volunteers left tonight for Albany. where
they go TO report to Adjutant-GeneraI
Tillinghast and for assignment to the regl-
ments formed under the second call foI
volunteers in New York. These men,
when attached 10 the new regiments, will
rank as second iieutenants.
Colonel Cook has received notification
of his retirement from active service.
Major Hunter Liggett, until recently cap
tain of Company ID, Fifth Infantry, has
assumed his position as assistant adJu-
tant-general Of the Fourth Army Corps.
Lieutenant w. III. Nostrand, United
States navy. is supervising the work OF
converting the Buccaneer into Dispatch
boat for the blockading fleet
Lieutenant Tomatsuri. OF the japanese
navy; Captain Stang, of the Norwegian
Artillery, and General Enero Pasha, OF
the Turkish army. are here as representa-
tiVes Of their countries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
RECRUITS FOR sEAFTER.
Louisiana silently steals Away With
Them-An Ambulance Corps.

TAMPA. FLA. July 1.--Early last Tues
day morning the transport Louisiana
sailed from the Port Tampa docks, bound
for Santiago. with reinforcements Tor
General Shafter. She lifted her cables
from the pier during the dark hours just
before dawn. and with a parting blast OF
her whistle started on her journey for
the enemys land Her departure was
marked by the quiet manner in which
she almost stole away from the docks.
II resembIed an oId-time Cuban filibus-
tering expedition, and the hour selected
for sailing was in keeping with the Gus
tom.
The Louisiana carried 100 recruits, under
the command OF Captain w II. ". James.
for General Skaters army. and the
Thirty-second Ambulance Corps, consist
ing OF nineteen privates. one officer.
twelve recruits, eight horses. two bell
horses, forty ambulance mules, 1870 pack
mules. ten ambulances, and twenty-eight
packers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
STAMPS WE'RE IN GREAT DEMAND.
Several of the Denominations EN-
hausted-The Collectors Rulings.

The revenue Office was kept in a fer
ment all day yesterday handling the new
stamps. Several of the denominations
have been completely exhausted. but a
telegram sent 10 Washington early in the
morning for new stamps brought no. re-
Spouse.
The only kind on hand at the close of
business Yesterday were documentary
1c., &C.. 50c, 81 s., $40 and proprietary
&c. and &c. The druggists, particularly,
Jared very badly. through lack of stamps,
but they were authorized TO sell without
affixing the stamps. If they would keep
a record of their sales for future assess
ment
The bankers and brokers have been
rather backward in making their re-
turns, and they will be notified to-day
that they should at once communicate
with Collector Brady
Collector Brady has ruled that checks
drawn by city treasurer in his capacity
as municipal officer and for municipal
purposes will not have TO bear stamps.
He had previously made similar ruling
regarding checks drawn by d State trea-
sure
The clerks of the courts have been no.
tilted of the provisions of the law and
they are liable TO fines for accepting
papers not properly stamped, 1t is of
course expected that lawyers will post
themselves. and in drawing papers for
clients inform them as TO what stamps
are TO be used.
1t is probable that after sufficient time
has been given for everybody to under
stand the provisions of the act revenue
officers will go out on inspecting tours
and look out for violations of the act
Collector-of- Customs Bethel has been
informed that customs entries and ware
house entries are taxed from % cents TO
ST. There is tax of 20 cents on bonds
given by importers c. exporters.
Ordinary receipts of bills are not taxed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Cattle Men and Their Rate.

Another attempt was made at Old Point
last Thursday 10 reconcile the differences
as to rates existing between the freight
agents OF the roads centering here and
the stock-men. who have asked for libe-
raj concessions. There was no quorum,
however. so nothing could be effected.
Inc cattle-men are anxious for the
question TO be disposed of between them
and the railroads, and say they do not
see how the latter can refuse to accede
TO the last proposition made them.
The proposition was submitted more
than week ago. however. and as YET no
reply has been made to it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.
For RENT.

CHOICE OF FLOORS, ia NORTH
Eighth street. Terms made to suit. Ad-
dress NJ. care Dispatch. je 30-St
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
ReDul,Iicnns and Their Differences

Republicans who have all along follow
ed the leadership OF the Waddill-Brady
wing Of the party in the struggle for sn-
premacy against Colonel Wlckham's rival
organization are fairly jubilant over the
settlement OF the question by Chairman
Hanna. Of the National Committee The
congressman who held up Wickham
hands through the struggle have come
I'm for criticism; for. it is said, each and
every one of them owes his seat directly
TO the energetic and kindly Offices of the
Executive Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Woman Takes Iodine.

Matte Elliott. who lives at No. l2l
Mayo street. attempted TO kill herself
about o'clock yesterday by drinking
iodine. When DR.. Gwathmey. the ambu-
lance physician. arrived. the woman was
almost dead. Only by the hardest work
was the patient revived. This Is the
third attempt of the woman in the last
three days TO commit suicide.
Vhe ambulance was summoned at l2:f5