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The herald., 1898-09-04
ON THE WHEEL
Good Work Done at the Meet at Phil
adelphia

Good Work Done at the meet at fn1i-
adelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3.-About 1000
people attended the national circuit meet
CT the wheelmen today. The big event OF
the day was the five-m!le championship.
professional. which was won by Gardiner.
Summarizes:
Fiye-mile national championship. profess
sional-Arthur Gardiner won, F. A. NC
Farland second. "Plugger" Bill Martin
third. Tom Cooper fourth, 0. l.. stevens
fifth. Time, 10:4s 2-6.
One-mile handicap. PROFESSIONALISM. h.
steenson (s0) won, B. Odfeld G5) second.
J. A. Shomo (so) third. Time. 2:o2 1-6.
Unlimited Australian pursuit race-Fred
]. Titus, New York. VS.. Joseph Vernier.
Philadelphia. Titus won. catching Vernier
at three miles and two and half laps.
Time, SAG 2-5.
At Baltimore
BALTIMORE. Md. Sept. 3.-Frank Wal
Ter, the champion long-distance bicycle rid
er, commonly known as the Flying Dutch
man." defeated Henry Smith. champion Of
Maryland, in a 24-hour paced bicycle race
at the Coliseum, in which he conceded "a
miles to the local man. At the finish Wal
ler had reeled OFF 1872 2-5 miles. thus beating
the American record of 4S6 nNes. held by
Gimm The ffty-mile record went in one
hour and so minutes. II seconds better than
the previous one made by Waller himself.
Then the two-hour record went over. Mil
ler the six-day champion, held the record
at 81 miles AGO yards. Walters record was
IS 1-6 miles.
All American records from 375 miles up
were broken. Waller kept on breaking &
records and established a new one Tor six
hours behind human pace
Cordang holds the mark, with 165 miles
1900 yards, behind motorcycle pace Wal
lers distance was 161 1-6 miles, 8 6-6 miles
behind the Cordang performance. Waller
rode 176 miles in 6:29:16 20. After this the
sun came out so hot that human nature
could not stand the strain. and the pace
dropped of during the balance Of the day.
English Cycling
LONDON, Sept. Sat the Crystal Palace.
Sydenham. today Jack Green won the
twenty-mile cycling race for the Cuca cup
in 4s:O3M. Twenty started, among them
Messrs. Darlow and Pettis, Americans.
Neither Of the Americans were placed. and
Darlow fell.
On the Diamond
SAN FRANCISCO.-The Stockton Mil
lers took fall out Of the baby team from
Watsonville today, with a score Of to 2.
"Chief' Borchers was in the box for the
Mlers and had the game all to hims elf
The medicine he administered to the pap
pooses was of the snakeroot variety. Be-
sides his pitching record, the "chief" did
splendid execution with the stick. finding
Iberg four times out of four times up,
twice for base hits. Score: Stockton z,
Watsonville g.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 3.-Louisville
13, st. Louis l.
Pittsburg-First game: Pittsburg 1, Bal
timore 0. Second game: Pittsburg. 8, Bal
timore s.
Chicago-Chicago 8. Brooklyn 16
New York-New York s, Boston G.
Observation-Disclosures 4, Washington 2.
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Journal won second and third heats. Best
time, 2:07h. Monopole third.
Bill class. pacing. purse $500 (called on
account Of darkness)-Indiana won first
and second heats, Evangeline won third
heat, Sterling third. Best time, 2:0S&.
At Sheepshead Bay
NEW YORK. Sept. 9.-It was overpower-
ingly hot at Sheepshead Bay today. but q
large crowd was present to witness the
Flatbush stakes. The Futurity winner.
Martimas, landed the stake in q hard drive.
but 1t did him no good, as he was disquali-
fed for fouling and Autumn got the VIC
tory. Jean Beraud, the favorite, was never
in the hunt. Summary:
Six furlongs-Lady Mitchell won. Lam
bent second. Peep Of Day third; time.
1:14%
One mile-Gala Day won, Octave second,
Scotch Plaid third; time. 1:41.
Flatbush stakes, seven furlongs-Autumn.
lie (Maher), 8 to 1, won; Frohsinn. 115.
(Sims), to /, second; Ethelbert. lie
Cunningham, 12 to l, third; time. 1:2s.
Jean Beraud. Fnagran. Kingdom. W.
Overton, Manuel and Duke of Middleburg
also ran.
Martimas won. but was disqualified for
fouling.
Omnium handicap. mile and one-eighth-
Algol won, The Huguenot second, Bangle
third; time, 1:A 10.
Futurity course-Helen Thomas won. The
Lady in Blue second, Veracious third;
time, Ill 1-5
Steeplechase, short course-Diversion
won, Governor Budd second. Widower
third: time, 4:31
At Nevada City
NEVADA CITY, Sept. 3.-The attendance
at the races this afternoon was the largest
of the week.
First-Five furlongs. running heats. best
two in three: Iron Jacket won; best
time. 1:04.
Second race. handicap, mile dash--P A.
Finnegan won, Moringa second. Nonchal-
ance third; time. 1:43ls.
Free for all, mile heats, best two In three
Monterey won; best time. 2:07E.
2:17 class, trotting, heats, best two IN
three-Myrtle Thorne won; best time,
2:2Ols.
Pacing. best two In three heats-Billy Ba-
ker won; best time, 2:22.
The herald., 1898-09-04
SADDLE AND SULKY
Results Of the Eastern Races Run or
Trotted

CINCINNATI. Sept. 3.-The autumn
meeting of the Queen City Jockey club at
Newport opened today in a most successful
manner. Attendance large and the bet
ting good. Track fast. Syndicate betting
prevailed at the track, but the odds Of
fered were liberal and the eight books did
a big business. The meeting will continue
until September 30. Summaries:
Six furlongs-John Boone won, Nick Car
ter second, Braw Lad third. Time, 1:H.
Five furlongs-Picola won. Cheesmite
second, Gay Parisienne third. Time. 1:02.
One mile-Bon Jour won. Postum second
Dudley E. third. Time, 1:4lA.
Mile and one-eighth-Don Clarencio won
Graham Montrose second. Ollean third
Time, 1:54A.
Five and half furlongs-King Carnival
won, Volandies second, Pat Garrett third
Time, 1:0S*.
Mile and one-eighth-Doncella won
Kitty b. second, Paul kauvar third. Time,
1854.
At Harlem
CHICAGO. Sept. s-Weather hot at Har-
lem; track fast.
Seven furlongs-Duners won, Dave s.
Five furlongs-First Tenor won, Bonny
Boy second. Antiquari third. Time. 1:ol
Mile and sixteenth-The Devil won, AZ
cuna second. Barda third. Time. 1:4s.
Six furlongs-Abuse won, Mary Black
second. Time Maker third. Time. 1:14.
Mile and seventy yards-Storm King won
David Tenny second, What Next third
Time. 1:A
Mile and ne-eighth-Topmast won,
Plantation second, Treachery third. Time
1884.
At Anaconda
ANACONDA. Mont. Sept 3-ResuNs:
Three and one-half furlongs-Red S. won
Dutch III second, Rather third; time
O:A.
Five furlongs-Rey Hooker won, Octo-
room second. st. Aloysius third; time, 1:G5A
Mile and twenty yards-Los Prietos won
Charlotte NJ. second, Lorena II third; time
l47.
Five and half furlongs, smelter hand!-
cap, $10OO-Valancienne won. Missioner
second Miss Rowena third; time, 1:O3.
Two miles-Mary Barnes won. McPryol
second, Barracan third; time, 3:4O1s.
Five furlongs-Kaiser Ludwig won, Joe
Cotton second, Ricardo third; time' l:06%
A Wagon Record
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 3.-Temper, owned
by w. NJ GUNNER Of Cleveland. today
broke the worlds trotting record for hall
a mile, track driven to wagon, making the
remarkable time Of 2:1S.
The Grand Circuit
READvILLE. Mass, Sept. 3-The
grand circuit meet closed tonight. The
gathering darkness put an end TO the sport
and the judges took advantage Of the rule
and declared the last race finished. Re
suits:
2:l2 trottng purse $500 (unhnished)-
Jasper Ayres won first and second heats
Much Ado won fifth and sixth heats, Gu
Glass won third heat, Georgiana won fourtl
heat. Best time, 2:O9.
2:15 trotting, purse $l50o-Aloesa won II
straight heats. Best time, 2:11N. Serpo
second, Success third.
2:Os class, pacing. purse $15oo-Giles Noye!
won first, fourth and fifth heats, Courier
The herald., 1898-09-04
A1reAd to Ei0ht

NEW YORK, Sept 3.-Jim Corbett, who
arrived here at noon today. met kid
Mccoy at an uptown sporting resort and
they arranged to fight their battle on Oc-
tober 13, at Buffalo. Corbett left for As
bury Park tonight and will resume training
on Monday. Mccoy will return to Sarato-
ga. Corbett said: II have decided to quit
the ring after this fight. win or lose"
The herald., 1898-09-04
PENSION PAYMENTS
Certain to Increase for Many Years to
Come

WASHINGTON, Sept. S-Tho annual
report of Hon. NJ. Clay Evans. commission
er of pensions, was made public tonight.
The appendix, containing tables showing
comparisons In pension payments, etc.
Will be issued later.
The commissioner says that the roll is
not increasing in number but in value. II
is believed that it will increase from the
war of the rebellion, as there are probably
100000 ex-union soldiers living who never
had pensions and 1t will increase in amount
Naturally by reason of increased disabili-
The herald., 1898-09-04
Sentiment, Patriotism and Business

Chicago is preparing to celebrate the
return Of peace with grand demonst ira tion
that will be memorable, even for that city
Of magnificent enterprises. Philadelphia
is moving in the same direction, and there
are many reasons why it should fall be-
hind the Chicago celebration, however inn
posing that may be. Sentiment patriot
ism and business all call for it.-Philadel
phia Ledger.
The herald., 1898-09-04
Sick at Santiago

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The following
is General Lawtons health report for to-
day:
"SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Sept. 3.-Total
sick 20l; total fever cases. 1S1: total new
cases fever, %; total returned to duty, IA:
deaths, l."
The herald., 1898-09-04
Woodruff's Remains

SALT LAKE.Utah. Sept 3.-The remains
of President Woodruff of the Mormon
church will reach this city at o'clock To-.
morrow morning. The funeral car will be
met at Ogden by President Josept F. Smith
and other church officials. special car
has been provided for the party by the
Rio Grande Western railway. No date has
been set for the funeral.
The herald., 1898-09-04
Hit hY a Car

c. F. Hoecker was knocked down by a
south-bound Traction car at the corner
of Sixth and Hill streets yesterday after
noon He sustained an abrasion over the
left temple and was slightly bruised. He
was treated at the receiving hospital.
The herald., 1898-09-04

Tamag Washington,
will Hazards pavilion
that
and eXtenEeecher, Tamage
th
.
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Kahn Nominated

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 3.-The Repub-
lican congressional convention Of the
Fourth Congressional district met this af-
ternoon and nominated Julius Kahn. ex-
member of the assembly for congress.
There was no opposition to his selection.
The herald., 1898-09-04
A Boys Prank

The departmentresponded to a false
alarm of fire last night shortly after 9
o'clock from box 95. corner of Union avenue
and Sixteenth street. A boy broke the
glass of the alarm box and turned the key,
sending in the alarm.
The herald., 1898-09-04
A Reported Strike

SAN ANDREAS. CAL, Sept. "a rich
strike was reported at the Demorest mine
near this place, at the 200-foot level. A
large body of ore was uncovered, averaging
si5 to the ton. The ledge is ten feet wide.
The herald., 1898-09-04
Torrance DISCHARGED

Justice Morrison yesterday discharged
VIM. Torrance. torrance had been charged
with forcing his wife to enter q house of
prostitution. The evidence was very con-
The herald., 1898-09-04

fiicting and II appeared to be case of
hoss and hoss. 80 the defendant was given
the advan ntage Of the doubt.
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Treasury Gold

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The gold in the
treasury is steadily climbing upward and
today again broke the record. with re7
serve total of $22O, ,916 2S2, the highest IN the
history of the reserve fund.
The herald., 1898-09-04
The Queens Cabinet

THE HAGUE, Sept. 3.-Queen Wilhel
nina will retain the present cabinet.
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c. d. Wilson gave an enjoyable outing Ia
the employees of his insurance office at
Santa Monica yesterday.
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HEAT MOST HORRIBLE

Continued From Page One.j
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New Committees

The following were made members Of the
Executive Committee Of the Congress for
the ensuing year II. L. Kellogg, Colorado;
S. NJ. Knox, Illinois; j. II. Churchill Kan
sas; r. w Sylvester, Maryland; Thomas
Knight Missouri; J. d. O'Donnell, Mon
tana; NJ. NJ. McCutcheon. Michigan; 7. G.
Frost, Minnesota; NJ. Dougherty, Nebras-
ka; H. B. Maxson, Nevada A n. Smith,
South Dakota; H. McClintock, Arizona;
and Judge Shurtlieff, Utah.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
IN NORTH CAROLINA.
EN-Rcpresentatiyc settle Talks on
Republican Prospects.

Ex-Representative Settle of North Car
oIina was a caller at republican congress
sional committee headquarters today.
The republicans expect 10 elect four
representatives in North Carolina" said
Mr.. Settle to q Star reporter. our pros
poets are fair. although there are some
ODDS to contend against. / think the ou--
lcok will improve soon"
ITO what extent will fusion prevail"
he was asked.
''Well, the republican and p pulist COM
mittCes have agreed upon fusion. and il
only remains to be seen how far the voters
Will carry out the agreement. The fusion
is upon practically the same basis a. H.
The last election"
Evening star., 1898-09-30
NEW SECRETARY OF STATE
John Hay Sworn in by Justice
Harlan.

Harlan.
Mr.. John Hay went to the White House
about ten minutes before the cabinet met
this morning and was sworn in as Secre-
tary Of State by Justice Harlan of the Su-
preme Court. The ceremony was the usual
one. The President and a few of the cab
met members were present.
Invitations are being sent out to the dip
lomatic body in Washington to attend at
the State Department Monday morning
reception to be given by Secretary Hay, in
order to establish formal relations with the
representatives of foreign powers. The
diplomatic room has been put in order for
the occasion and the introductions will
probably be performed by Assistant Secre-
tary Adee.
On leaving the White House Mr. Hay
went to the DepaI tment Of State and en-
tered actively on the discharge of the du-
ties OF his new office, signing the official
mail for the first time in his capacity as
Secretary Of State. During the afternoon
he received the heads of bureaus, clerks
and other employees of the department. in
many cases renewing acquaintance form
ed when he was assistant secretary of
state great many years ago. Although
no appointment has yet been made, 1t seems
to be settled that Mr.. Spencer Eddy, who
accompanied Mr.. Hay from London, will
be his private secretary in the State De-
partment. He acted in that capacity for
Mr.. Hay while the latter was ambassador
at the court of St James.
Evening star., 1898-09-30

organize new national bank with a capi-
TAI OF S,eoo,coO or S5,oJo.opo. The largest
capitalization of any Boston bank at the
present time is s3,oC0ooO.
The banks named are the Boston. Column
bian, Eagle, Harvard. Market North North
American, Globe, Lincoln ard Massachu-
setts. However, all these banks may not
be included. J. p. Morgan & Co. Of New
York are said to be behind the movement
and are aided by Price. Mccormack & Co.
OF that city, and kidder Peabody * Co
and r. L. Day & Co. of Boston
The plan is in keeping with the sugges-
ton made by the Savings Bank Company
sem time ago. In the meantime the City
and Everett banks have liquidated. and
controlling interest has been bought in the
Continental National with the purpose in
View. The fremont and Revere banks also
reduced their capitalization a while ago in
fErtherance of this scheme
Evening star., 1898-09-30

Company of Illinois MiIItinmen Sent
by the Governor.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, September 30.-The sher-
iff at Pana, ILL.,, where there has been trou-
hle between imported negroes and the union
miners. telegrsphed Gov. Tanner at ; am.
today to send 800 rifles, and have the wca-
pens in Pana at am. The governor said
the request could not be complied with.
AURORA, H., September 30-Company
C of Col. Hamilton's new regiment, Illinois
National Guard, seventy-five strong. Capt.
l. NJ Harris commanding has left FOR
Springfield in response to orders. II is
intended for service in strike troubles at
Pana.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
WILL SPEAK IN THE WEST.
The Postmaster General to Take n
Months Trip.

lie fOstmaSter General 10 rake u
Months Trip.
Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith,
with tho delegation from Pennsylvania,
will leave Philadelphia Sunday night for
Omaha, wheTs he will deliver the Grafton at
the Omaha exposition on Pennsylvania day,
October 8. From Omaha he goes to To-
peka and delivers a campaign speech on
the 1th. The next day he speaks at Wichi-
ia. Short trips will be made TO Denver
and Colorado Springs, after which he re-
turns to Omaha and meets the President
and cabinet. On the 18th of October he
speaks in Columbus, Ohio, and then goes to
Charlottesville, Ind, for a speech. On the
18th he will visit Chicago to participate in
the peace Jubilee. From Chicago he goes
again to Ohio and Indiana for several
speeches.
Since it became known that Mr.. Smith
would do some campaign work, republican
campaign managers all over the west have
been writing him urgent letters to speak in
their districts.
Mr.. Smith will be accompanied by his
wife and his private secretary, Mr.. Clar-
ence Dawson. The trip will last about
month.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
TODAI'S CABINET MEETING.
Secretary AIEer Tells His Plans About
Sending Troops to Cuba.

sehHibS tFooEf 10 thba.
Secretaries Gage and Bliss were the alb
sentees from today's session of the cabinet.
Secretary Alger told the President and his
fellow cabinet members something of what
he had found on his tour of inspection Of
southern camps. He narrated many in
stances of the former conduct of the camps.
The Secretary then told Of his plans for
sending troops to Cuba. The Secretary has
received information from medical experts
that there Will be no danger to immune
regiments in cuba after the 18th of Octo-
Der, and that it Will be safe to send any
regiment short time after that.
The War Department has engineers In
Cuba now locating suitable sites for camps
and making all arrangements for sending
troops. In fact, every division Of the War
Department is bending it's energies to get
ting things in shape for the men who VIII
represent the United States on the island.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
HOMES FULL OF NOTES.
Return of the Engineers Who EN-
lInine ed the Nicnragun Canal Rnute.

The civil engineers, who have been in
Nicaragua since the beginning of the in
quiry by the present Nicaragua canal COM
mission into the feasibility of the projected
canal, have reported here to Admiral
Walker, the president of the board. and
have been permitted to return to their
homes. These engineers, who have been
engaged in making actual tests and inspec-
ton of the country which will be traversed
by the canal, have brought with them an
less than seventeen packing boxes. These
have been turned over to the commission.
which, Admiral Walker says, is now ready
to proceed with the collation. of the ma
terial collected and the preparation of the
final reDort
Evening star., 1898-09-30
GEN. LEE REPORTS HERE.
He Will BE Sent to Cuba without
Doubt,

Maj. Gen Fitzhugh Lee was at the War
Department this morning. He is in this
city in response to i telegraphc order from
SECRETARY Alger. After a brief interview
with the Secretary The general said that
the Secretary desired to see him after the
cabinet meeting. Gen. Lee says that he
will go to New York, visit his son at West
Point, and then return to Washington. If
there is 10 pressure for his immediate re-
turn to Jacksonville he intends to spend a
few weeks in the Virginia mountains upon
the recommendation of his. physician. Gen.
Lee has been suffering slightly from ma
laria.
There is no doubt that Gen. Lee Is sched-
uled to go to Cuba. Some question has
arisen, howsver, as to the point in Cuba
that he will occupy. 1t is understood that
Gen. Lee would prefer that his command
go to Havana.
Capt. Algernon Sartoris, grandson of Gan.
U. S. Grant, who is serving as an aid-da-
camp on the staff of Gen. Lee, accompanied
the latter to Washington, and was at the
War Department today on official business.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
COL. BRIAN'S CALLERS.
Gossip Caused by Visit of John II,
Mclean

Col William ]. Bryan is still victim of
the malarial fever which fastened upon
him in Florida, and has not recovered
strength to warrant his return to his COM
mand.
He is besieged by callers, and yesterday
received so many visitors that the Doctor
attributed q rise in the fever last night to
that fact.
Mr. John r. Mclean called upon Col.
Bryan today, and his visit gave the polit-
iC al gossips something to talk about Mr.
Mclean is one of the most ardent support
ers of the free silver democracy, and is
credited with still maintaining an interest
IN the coming camraign.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
THE STAR ny NAIL

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed TO
them to any address in the United
States or Canada. by ordering It at
this office. in person or by letter.
Terms: i3 cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks. or so cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-ofi!ce to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one
Evening star., 1898-09-30
Secretary Allen. Trim

Assistant Secretary Allen of the Navy
Department left here this morning on the
dispatch boat Dolphin for an inspection
of the navy yards at Norfolk and New
York and the naval station and war coll
lege at Newport. Leaving Newport he will
go to his home in Lowell, Mass, ard spend
a short vacation with his family. He will
resume his official duties in this city about
the 1St of November.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
American Commissioners at Paris Ar
Preparing Them.
IN READINESS FOR JOINT SESSIONS
Span'ards Repudiate Alleged Inter-
views in Certain Newspapers.
L IL E Fol RMAL DENIAL

PARIS. September 30.-The United STATE,
peace commission has taken possession OF
It's working quarters a suite Of sever
rec ms on the ground floor Of the Hotel Con.
tlnental, at the corner Ct the Rue De Rivou
and the Rue Royal, commanding the Tul.
heries Gardens and formerly used by The
eX-Empress Eugenie. American flags drans
the entrance OF the peace commission,
apartments
The clerical force Of the commission ha,
been systematized. and is now workins
busily. The spirit of the Paris press is
daily rendered into English for the infor-
nation Of the commissioners. and the same
thing is done with the newspapers of Mad
rid. Many wooGen boxes of records. data
and authorities affecting the case OF tho
United States were unpacked today anG
carefully arranged.
Crystailizing Their Plans.
The American commission held its usual
session this morning. 1t is believed the
commissioners are crystallizing their plans
ard arranging all the details Of the work
which will be taken up when the commits
siCns begin their joint sessions.
This is the first inclement day since the
commission has been abroad and the wives
Of the commissioners and other members OF
the party are devoting II to visiting the
Louvre and other places of interest
The Spanish commissioners formally deny
the various interviews and paragraphs pur-
porting to give the substance of their in
structiOns which have appeared in the news
papers. The secretary Of the Spanish COM
m: sion said to the representative Of the
Associated Press with the American COM
mis siOn
NO member of our commission has given
any interview and all which have appeared
in print as to our instructions is false. We
are here to defend ourselves. and, naturally,
we are not willing to give any Of our
weapons to our opponents
Evening star., 1898-09-30
TO HAVE THE BEST CAMPS.
The War Department Will Not Hag-
gle Over Expense.

Gen. Schwan has been for some time past
ins pecting sites for camps in the south. He
is now at the War Department preparing
his report He discussed the matter of
sites briefly with Gen. Corhin today, and
was Informed by that officer that the desire
of the President ard the Secretary of War
was to have the very best possible places
selected for camps, without regard TO
whether they were offered by the communi-
ty, or whether they were to be paid for ny
the government. The War Department has
authority TO condemn ground for camps,
and if it is found that desirable property
can be secured in this way, they will ba
selected without regard to expense. 1t is
said that the department is determined to
have the very best camps that can be
found in the south.