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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
OFFICIALS FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
THE MILITARY ATHLETIC LEAGUE CHOOSES MEN
TO CONDUCT THE GAMES.

TO CONDUCT THE GAMES.
The Athletic and Bicycle committees o, the MIR.
tary Athletic League have selected the following
officials for the championship and military carnival
in Madison Square Garden. March "a 10 70. Owing
to the size of the undertaking the list OF officials
is unusually large. The officers will be-
Refereos-Colonel G. VI. Smith. Goth; ". B. l.
Curtis. y. Y A. g. and J. f. sullivan y. J. A. c.
Judges-Colonel J. G. Eddy. 9Th: Colonel R. @.
Smith. 4th. New-Jersey; Major y. b. Thurston.
22d: Major S. +. Japha. 9Th; Captain c. J. Setter.
18th; Captain G. A. Wingate. 23d; Lieutenant W..
De W. Dlmock. Naval Militia; Barlow S. Weeks.
y. Y. A. c.; Harry Mcmillan. A. a l.. and q. D.
Kirby, Intercollegiate A. A.
TImers-Major A. p. Montant. Brigade staff: Cap
tain w A. Turpin, 18TH Captain s F. Hart. 2h;
Lieutenant 7. W. Timpson. 9th; Lieutenant B. F.
Moore. Jr. 4th. New-Jersey; Robert Sto y. Y.
a. c.. John Abeel. N Y. A. C.: Mort Bishop. y. T.
A. c.; Charles Dieges, z. A. c.. and Edward Eas-
cover, " J. a. =.
Inspectors-Major r. H. Quick. 18th; Captain r.
Edwards tr.. sth; Captain w. W. Marks: s,h; cap
tain G. w Rodgers, 18th; Lieutenant 4. VI Jacoous.
tain c A. Andrews, iith: Captain Fred Wells sd;
Lieutenant {. r. Warren 18th; Lieutenant Schmidt.
Isl ist Batter; Lieutenant J. Davidson e'th. and A
seorers-E- W; Gof. :.d. chief scorer; captain H
In 'ssjh.: Lieutenant a. NJ. Lock. sth Captain
Lieutenant W. T. Romano. 18TH; Lieutenant W. II.
Truman. 9th; {. W. Martyne, sd. and Lieutenant
T. W Rookafellow. 47th.
Starter-W. II. Robertson.
Clerk % ourse-I.cutenant John J. Dixon 41th.
Assistant clerks Of cOUrse-Lieutcnant T. IS. Hus.
ton. 18Th. Frederick Puner I'D; Walter I.eott. ~
j. A. g.; Charles Weeks. 22d 7. j. Wi.llamson.
18th and W. DE +. Bosiwick " Y a g.
Judge OF Wakug-Sam Austin.
Aunouncers-F. W. Burns and Peter Prunty.
General Manager Of Track-Captain +. Isherwood,
22d.
Cycling Referees-Colonel c. J. Luscomb, 18th:
Albert Mott. l.. A. W. and VIII Il. Ptman.
.Gudges-Iicutenant-CO Colonel 4. l.. Kline iith
Major d. II. Chase. 23d; +. II. Hobby. 9Th: Ed
ward Powers Riverside Wheelmen. Captain C. p
S:aubach. sth: Lieutenant O. +. JacOby. Sth and
Robert Shaw. Harlem Whee!men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

10 fulAl those expectations remains to be seen.
Their friends believe that they will make UP for
the loss Of Potters voice and wise counsel at
the annual gatherings Of the division officials
Walter s. Jenkins the chief consul. lives at
Buffalo. a city which has turned out many
men who have become prominent in the affairs
OF the League. M Jenkins is lawyer and an
enthusiastic waeeimsn. His selection as chief
consul has pleased the upper part Of the State.
and far there has not been Any gruinbling
at this end. This IL really a decided compl'-
men; to Mr.. jenkins. and one which the new
chief consul probably appreciates, for cyclists
have way OF speaking out when they are not
satisfied MT. Jenkins is al present working on
several problems which Will be OF material bene-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
.BIG SIY'S" BAIL FOR HOSPITAL FryD

The forty-eighth annual reception and ball Of
Typographical Union No. will be given on Mon
day. March Is I'm the. Lexington opera House
Fifty-eighth-st. near LeXington-aye. The proceeds
will he given the hospital fund OF the union. The
officers of the union are Samuel b. DOnnely.
president: Joseph \. Gardiner vice-president. and
John +. Weber. secretary-treasurer. The commit
tee i'm charge OF the reception consists OF william
Lvcctt chairman; G. o. Fisher. secretary: Frank
f. craven. John }. Reade. George J. Sieige, Alfred
W Stub and j. VI. Suratt.
The union has issued "A handsome and conspcu-
Gus placard advertising its ball Parts OF the daily
newspa pers are reproduced at the top In fac-simile
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
LOCK- CYCLE ORGANIZATIONS.
WORK DONE BY THE A. C. c. OF LONG
ISLAND.
THIS ASSOCIATION NOT LIKELY TO BE swAL-
LOWED Up ny THE NETWORK A. c. c.
JOHN BARNETT. THE PRESIDENT.
AND OTHER OFFICIALS.

And OTHER OFFICIALS.
81 am an earnest advocate OF local organizations
IN the League Of American Wheclmen." zad Isaac
g. Potter. the president OF the League the other
day such associations direct benefit 10 the
T.. A. w. and there is plenty Of work FOR them TO
do 7 shall devote considerable time this year 20
forming local organizations all over the country
one OF the new associations which have sprung
up in the last two years is the Associated cycling
Clubs Of Long Island. and the organization Is gain
ng strength each day. IT rumored some time
ago that there chance that the Associated
Cycling Clubs Of New-York would increase It's
scope and attempt TO take In all the members OF
the association across the East River. John Bar
nett the president. said that he had not heard OF
any such idea officially, but he was convinced
that II such an attempt made IL would prove
to be failure "Our organization is well satisfied
with the conditions they exist said Mr.. Bar
nett land ! don't think that n single one OF our
members would desert Us TO go over TO the New
York association. They have their work 10 do
there and we have TO attend 10 on Long
Island There is 10 reason for consolidation and
| don't think that there will be one We don't
intend TO lose our individuality and be swallowed
up by somebody else. no matter how hungry they
may be"
The association was responsible for the enactment
OF many ordinances in Brooklyn which were FOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
WcULLAGH AFTER POOLROOU KEEPERS

Chief McCulagh had all the commanding officers
OF precincts in tie city before him yesterday after
noon and talked TO them about the enforcement OF
the laws but especially regarding poolrooms and
gambling-hous The Chief said that certain men
were trying 20 operate poolrooms In this city. and
thcv must not b. allowed to do So adding that he
would hold commanding officers responsible II they
did no. prevent these men from setting up poo!
rooms tiam5l: &, be sad. must be stopped in the
entire city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

every city in the country hereafter on Wash
,ne,on.s Birthday. One Of the most prominent
dealers uptown vigorously opposed the scheme
when It was first suggested, saying that IL cou'o
not be done. The writer visited his place on
Tuesday afternoon and he was one Of the happl-
est men in New York. steady stream OF we'll
dressed people had been pouring into his store
all day and when he saw the writer he said:
TITS all right old man. I did not sec II at the
start but all sec 1t now. Bicycle Day VIII
be National institution hereafter" one cycle
paper OF the current week says that Bicycle
Day as suggested by II. was gigantic success.
II goes on 10 say that THE - and some
New-York papers made the day the success that
II was. AS great claimant and exponent or
cheap cheek the publication is success. Even
II II did suggest such a thing in the dim past
nothing ever came OF 81. An idea born out OF
season. from which there is no return, might as
well not be born at all
There Is some dissatisfaction in certain quar-
ters over the manner in which the League Of
American Wheelmen has conducted cycle rae
ing in this country. There are rumors to the
effect that combined effort will be made to
take the control OF racing out Of the hands Of
the L. A w. by the formation OF a powerful
syndicate for that purpose The syndicate will
have TO be powerful. indeed II It hopes to ac-
complish anything. The sport has grown to a
remarkable extent I'm the last two years and
possibly methods in vogue when cycle racing
was in It's infancy hardly applicable at this
time. Stll the League is slowly but surely
keeping up with the sport and in time 1t will
handle cycle racing with the same business
tact and ability shown by the owners Of the
clubs in the National Baseball League The
people have respect and confidence in the L. A.
w. and so long as It controls the sport racing
will prosper and have the confidence and sup
port Of the public. IT, however, a few outside
promoters should succeed in getting control Of
II merely for what money there is i'm It, the
sport Of cycle racing would go the way of the
baseball Brotherhood and in Just about the same
length OF time. The iatter's attempt to run
baseball I'm this country lasted Just one year
and IL cost the club OWnrrs If the country some
thing over 81 100000. While the /. A. w at
its recent convention az ST. Louis decided to
leave the matter OF the suggestion Of the future
control Of racing IN the hands Of the Executive
Committee, that committee is composed Of
thinking men and the chances are dim indeed
that that committee may decide that the control
Of racing should be given over TO some outside
body Of promoters. The League may decide
upon some changes regarding the control Of
racing but that it will ever be entirely d.
vorced from the sport IS not believed.
The retirement of Isaac r. Potter from the
active control Of the wheeling affairs Of the
State has brought two men to the front OF whom
much is expected. Whether they will be able
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
BURIED UNDER NINE FEET OF EARTH.

Henry Taylor. twenty-five years Old, coored. OK
No s5s Bergen-ave.. was killed yesterday afternoon
by tho caving in of the sides OF a trench In which
he was working alone. in Unlon-aye.. between
Observation-Disclosures and One-hundred-anc-
sixtv-sixth SITS. He was buried under nine feet Q.
earth and it took twenty minutes 10 dig him out
He was found to have been suf0cated The trench
is about four feet wide and twenty feet deep l.e
contractor in charge Of the work is Robert T. sle!-
fert OF e-hundred-and- fifty eishth-si. and Mel
rOse-aVe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
ECONOMY IN CHARITIES DEPARTMENT.

President Keller Of the Charities Department an
nounced tho abolition OF OF the places In the
Department yesterday afternoon and the reduction
Of the salaries Of the others. Three places were
abolished and the salaries Of at least twenty other
Offices We're reduced. 1t said that the reduc-
lions were made for the sake OF economy. and that
the, would result in a saving OF So 400 n year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

When the saddle is properly adjusted the heei
will just touch the pedal at the lowest point
with the leg perfectly straight. The bail OF the
foot should come in the centre OF the pedals
ard when the saddle is placed correctly there
will be n slight bend in the knee joints. Just
enough to give transmission TO the full power
OF the leg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
BICYCLE DAY HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.

TIE FUTURE OF CYCLE RACING-MICHAEL NOT
LIKELY TO DESERT THE BICYCLE FOR THE q
HoRsE-THE L. A. w. WILL NOT REllN-
ouIsH THE CONTROL OF RACING TO ANY -',
OUTSIDE ASSOCIATION = MEssRs.
JENKINS AND BELDING-NoTEs
AND COMMENTS.
The observance OF Washington's Birthday as
R,cvc,e Dav was success FAR beyond the hopes
Of the manufacturers and dealers. "heh 'ie
idea was first preached in these columns ie"
people thought that It could be carried out.
Some OF the manufacturers and seVera' "a
the prominent dealers said that the ldea was
a splendid one and that II all the newspapers
would take II up the scheme could be carrieu
through They argued that II was a Dig uruei
taking for any one newspaper. but they are no"
more than satisfied. and they praise The tribune
which carried out the scheme with pracuca"E
no assistance. Although Tuesday was not IA
vorabe from a cycling standpoint. the rioers
and prospective purchasers turned out IN large
numbers. and the dealers who kept open mouse
have reaped many benefits already. and they
will reap many more. The dealers all say mat
National cycle shows are 10 longer needed'
az that Bicycle Day will be celebrated IN nearly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

An Englishman has designed pocketkniie
especially for cyclers' use, which has a special
blade for detaching a cemented tire from the
rim. and also pair Of pliers formed by ex-
tending n portion OF the handle and pivoting
blade SO that pressure on its back causes its eX-
Ter sion 10 work in conjunction with the hxed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

A German has invented a new method OF test
ing the balls for use in ball bearings. In when
the balls are rolled sngy down an inclned
plane and drop on steel block. those which
rebound over an adjustable gauge into the poN
being deemed Of the right quality for use
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

climbing tends to increase the muscles al the
back OF the shoulders while the chest ana arm
muscles are also kept In good condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

Cyclists desiring to join the League OF Ameri-
can Wheelmen may obtain full printed infor-
nation and membership blanks by sending
names and addresses TO the Cycling Editor Inc
Tribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
The Utility Box Couch.
New Oriental Divan.

is oak. covered with art denim, has
ing. Remember our price, $8.98.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

FREE DEIIvERIEs AT NEW JERSEY RAILROAD STATIONS.
80 EXTRA CHARGE PACKING.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

AZ and interest 70 the cyclists OF the s.s 'e.
However. he does not believe In telnhs w"1 70
sort OF ammunition he will use until 'he 81" -
primed and ready TO be fired. ,,st
Milo NJ Belding jr. the vice-consul' Is III ousi
pess in this CITY and he is enthusiasm
wheelmar. and a member OF several or the III.
portant clubs OF this district. including 'he 80
York Athletic Club. Mr.. Belding mas aleau
shown executive ability in his handiihs
affairs His friends say that he IS OF tne SOL
Of material from which good cher consuls o.
~ Mr. Jenkins. when the latter's tenure OF
office expires
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27
BALTUSROL'S NEW LIN
TWO EIGHTEEN-HOLE COURSES TO BE
READY FOR ITS MEMBERS.
THIS SEASON.

FACILITIES PROVIDED FOR BOTH BEGINNERS AND
EXPERTS SOME NOVEL. FEATURES IN THEIR
CONsTRUCTIoN-MAN CLUBS WATCHING
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-19
Diamond Studded Streets.

Perhaps the most interesting fact in
connection with Kimberly, the Diamond
City, is the 'street washing, and some
of the debris washers have done very
well. The washing" consists of over
hauling the earth for diamonds.
At nearly every meeting of the bor-
ough council applications for permis-
sion to wash streets, or portions of
streets, are received. The would be
washer has to obtain the consent of per-
sons resident in the street or road, to
put the latter into sound repair again
and pay tithe to the municipality in
the shape of 10 per cent on his gross
finds. Last year $500 was paid to the
municipality in this way.
In the early days of the diamond
fields the ground was washed in a very
primitive style, many diamonds being
thrown away in the debris, as it is call
ed. This debris was subsequently used
for street making purposes, and now,
years after, with better machinery at
their disposal, people find it pays to
"wash the streets. Cape Times.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-19
Politics In washsngton.s Time.

But, even worse than official incompe-
tency, those who provided the supplies
were tainted with peculation and fraud,
says Charles Kendall Adams in The
Atlantic. The historical student, as he
gives up the idea that the legislation of
the time was supremely wise, must al
SO, however reluctantly, abandon the
idea that the Revolutionary period was
an age Of spotless political virtue.
Again and again Washington pleaded
with congress and with the chief Off
lers of the individual states. In appeal
ing to President Reed of Pennsylvania
ON the 18th Of December, ITS, to bring
those whom he calls the "murderers of
our cause" Ito condign punishment l"
he unbridled his passion and sent these
energetic words: 81 would to God that
one of the most atrocious in each state
were hung on gallows five times as
high as the one prepared by Haman." "
The situation seemed so desperate
that only six days later he wrote 70
Benjamin Harrison, the speaker of the
house of delegates of Virginia, "As
there can be no harm in a pious wish
for the good of ones country l shall
offer it as mine that each state will not
only choose but compel its ablest men
to attend congress.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-19
Quaint Fitz-James O'Brien.

Mrs. NJ. E. W. Sherwood relates in
the New York Times some amusing
sayings of Fitz. James O'Brien. On Wis
iting a very patriotic lady on New
Years day, after the civil war was de-
clared, he said, "She had flags on the
mantel and cold roast eagle on the side
board. When asked if he partook of
the latter, he said no, as ''an Irishman
he was drawn by patriotic instinct to
the potato salad, " and demanded Scotch
whisky to show cosmopolitan breath.
Lest he should become too bellicose, he
''feiG even afraid to handle "a drum
stick
Asked if women had inspired men to
drink as we'll as to heroic actions, he
said, eyes! Often when one is Mumm,
and the other extra dry"
And speaking of the heroic intoxica-
tiOn that has sent so many men to war,
he said it is what "makes the puppies
fight well, and then, we feel such de-
iciOus egotism. Why, when l am
marching down Broadway, l do not
know whether l am a part of the uni
verse or whether the universe is a part
of me -
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-19
The Nagur and the Fiddle.

Here is a story that the late Freder-
ick Douglass used TO tell about himself,
says the Buffalo Express. Once when
he was In Dublin he felt very lonesome.
He was wandering about the streets
when he was attracted by two violins
in the window Of a secondhand dealer.
Frederick entered and asked the price
of one of the instruments.
Five shillings, sor, said the Irish
dealer
Frederick tuned the violin and began
to play Rocky Road to Dublin" Soon
the proprietor's wife heard the music
and entered the rear door. Then Fred
erick started in on "The Irish Washer
woman, and the couple began to dance
for dear life. When the music and
dancing stopped, Frederick rendered the
dealer shillings, but his performance
on the violin had greatly enhanced its
value in the mind of the storekeeper,
and as he hurried away to a place of
security he exclaimed:
If black nagur can git sich chunes
out Of that fiddle, I'll never sell it at
any price, begorrahP'
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-19
The Horses of Manila.

Among the first things TO impress a
stranger are the horses. Descended from
horses brought from Mexico, they have
become much smaller, while they are
also much more shapely. In fact, have
never seen a better looking breed There
is nothing Of the pony in their shape,
though in size they range between As and
80 inches. At first it looked absurd to
see them ridden by big men whose stir
rupS huns down 20 the horses knees,
but l soon found out that they easily
carried a rider weighing 200 pounds.
The foreigners have a jockey club.
which holds two meetings a year at the
beautiful turf track at Santa Mesa To
avoid sharp practice members of the
club only are eligible TO ride. This
neCessitates a scale Of weights starting
at 1872 pounds and rising to 154 pounds.
1t demonstrates the speed and strength
Of these miniature horses that a mile
has been run in 2:10 by pony carry
ing $50 pounds. Only stations are
used. Mares cannot even be brought
into the city. Nobody walks; everybody
rides, and on any special fiesta thou
sands Of carriages fill the streets. l
doubt if there is a city in the world
that can turn out half the number Of
private vehicles in proportion to the
DOOuIatiOD
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-19
Faithful Unto Death.

On the point of courage we have not
yet seen in print a very notable instance
that is current in service circles. 1t re-
lates to one of the numerous heroic but
useless struggles on the northwest from
tier of India when cur men were sent
forward to carry positions that had to
be relinquished as soon as occupied.
When the men were retiring, harassed
by the fire of the hillsmen and bewil-
dered by the growing darkness a party
of 13 went astray and found themselves
in position where resistance and re-
treat were alike hopeless. They were
exposed without protection and were
shot down one by one.
When their comrades retook the val
ley and discovered the bodies, they dis
covered also the evidences of a rare act
of courage, devotion and cool Judgment.
Knowing that their end had come, and,
knowing further that every Lee-Metford
rife that fell into the hands of the Af-
ridis meant the loss of many English
lives, the men had extracted the breech
locks from the rifles and hurled them
down the ravine so that the rifles when
taken should be useless to their captors.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-19
He Settled 1t.

An amusing story is told at Stratford-
on-Avon. In the smoking room of a
hotel there an Englishman and Scotch
man engaged in a heated argument
John Bull was declaring William
Shakespeare to be the only poet Of the
world, and Donald Mcpherson was
standing up for his Robert Burns.
Words ran high and blows seemed
imminent when a self confident little
commercial traveller determined to
throw oil on the troubled waters.
Gentlemen, he said, stepping be-
tween the heated disputants, ''let me
settle this amicably. Who is this Shake
speare- Burns?' ?''-London Telegraph.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-19
A Wonderful Time Divider.

The new pendulum chronoscope is
said to be the most wonderful timing
instrument in the world. 1t measures
accurately down to the one-thousandth
part of a second. 1t can be used with
the quickness of a stop watch. and nei-
ther electrician nor mathematician is
needed TO operate the instrument, which
is mechanical, with simple electrical
attachments. The speed of a cannon
ball can be determined by the new
timer, and it will tell the lapse of time
Between the firing Of a revolver and the
starting Of a runner, or determine how
long it takes a boxer to deliver blow.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1898-08-19

Ben Cable Of Illinois tells of an ex-
perience Of his in midocean. The day
was foggy, and most of the passengers
were below listening TO two evangelists
who were holding particularly fervid
gospel meeting in the saloon. Suddenly
and without the slightest warning there
was a terrific crash and the engines
stopped Every one rushed on deck.
The steamer had run into an iceberg.
Nobody knew what damage had been
done, and everybody was ready TO fly
into panic. The boats were lowered,
and then for the first time the two evan
gelists, who had been forgotten in the
saloon, appeared on deck. They wore
their overcoats and their hats and they
carried rugs and handbags. They elbow
ed their way rudely to the rail, with
the evident intent of securing for them
selves first places in the boat IT was
just at time when breath would have
sent the passengers panic stricken into
the boats.
The sight Of the two evangelists was
about to undo the work of cool headed
officers, when a pert little cockney step
ped up to the gentlemen with the rugs
and handbags.
beg pardon" said he, tipping his
cap, ave cab, sir?"
And in the general laugh the danger
of panic was averted. Washington
Post