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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-31

Dufhe became famous by going through the season without a defeat beating
eveTym an of note except Linton, who refused to meet him. For a long time
McDufie a the only American good enough to give Jimmy Michael a good
race.
During the past season McDume has paid o attention to record
breaking than to racing though he has met Major Taylor and a few 9th
ers- He hoped to wind up his racing career with the mile record to his
credit and went to Chicago with that object in view. Major Taylor and
the weather were too much for him, however, and be quit Garfield park
without a short distance record to his name
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-31

Hot Coffee drawn from finest hot
soda apparatus in the State at Geiger's
pharmacy.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-31
Gloomy View of Baseball.

Probably the only sport for which the
outlook for the coming season is not of
the brightest is the ONE which above all
others we should wish to prosper. 1t
u be acknowledged, however, that the
prospects for baseball, the national game,
are rather gloomy.
Every one who is interested in baseball
knows the reason of the present sad state
of affairs. Syndicate ball, rowdiness on
the field, and the fact that the men in
control are not thorough sportsmen, but
men who bet petty differences and spite
prevail over the real interest of the sport,
are a few of the reasons. Time was when
everybody in a city was a rooter for the
local team and made every effort to sup
port the nine. OF late years, however,
the monetary side of the game has been
made too prominent, players have been al
lowed to act Improperly on the diamond,
and in other ways the sport has been
slowly killed.
What the coming year has in store for
lovers of the game it is hard to say. 1t
looks now as if nothing less than a radi-
cal change in the present metho of car
rying on the sport and placing of thor
ough sportsmen in control of the teams
could bring about the much desired revi-
val of baseball.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-31
Island Blaze.

Try Clam BolIillon at Geiger's Elite
pharmacy.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-31
Good Times for Oarsmen.

Judging from the great interest taken
in rowing last summer, both by the public
and the oarsmen themselves, the coming
year should furnish splendid sport for all
who are fond of the game. The national
regatta on the Charles river at Boston
was a huge success, and the fact that the
next one will most likely be held on the
Speedway course, Harlem river, promises
that no less interest will be manifested
this season, especially as national regat-
has never yet been held in New York. The
intercollegiate regattaS on the Hudson and
at New London were well up to the stan
dard of former years, and there is no
doubt that in a. very few seasons the
P~oughkeepsie course will yearly be the
scene of a regatta that will eventually
become as famous as the one at Henley.
The National Association of Amateur
Oarsmen intends sending a crew to Paris
next summer during the exposition to take
part in the French regatta, which will
probably lead to an annual international
race between representatives of this coun-
try and those of several European lands.
Altogether i think that 1900 will prove a
great year for rowing interests.
FRED r. FORTMEYER.
Secretary National Association of ANA
teur Oarsmen
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-31
THE SPORTING
OUTLOOK FOR 1900.
OPINIONS OF EXPERTS in DIFFERENT LINES.

session of the field in all cities and towns
of cycling Importance. Composed of BIZ
cycle clubs and track associations, with
representation accorded the professional
riders, and having over its board of con-
troll a supreme court in the board of ap-
peals, the new organization brought into
life by the memorable incident at Trenton
in the fall of 1888 appears to be capable of
meeting all requirements. True, its rough
edges We're in evidence during the past
season, but the workmen will smooth the
stones now that the permanent structure
is assured beyond all question: of doubt.
Motor racing will add greatly to the in
terest another year, for this style of COM
petition necessitates speed, a quantity de-
manded by the sport loving public. A
middle distance contest with a dozen
starters and a track alive with the flying
machines will furnish a spectacle exciting
enough to satisfy the most exacting pa
iron. Perfectly banked six and eight lap
belts of timber, with racing under electric
light, will supply the most acceptable
form of cycle sport. 1t might be mem
toned that the n. C. A. will continue to
o after the amateur as well as the pro-
fessional side of cycle racing.
A. G. BATCHELDER,
Chairman N. C. A. Board of Control.
Great Revival of n
Probably no outdoor sport experienced
such a wonderful revival of popularity
during the past year as was accorded to
tennis. For several seasons past complaints
poured in on all sides of empty courts and
IN utter lack of enthusiasm except in a
few cases, and these principally among
the top notchers. During 1899 this was all
reversed, and the game not only regained
its old time popularity, but gained many
new adherents.
Mac" Whitman, champion for the Soc
ond successive year, was not only respon-
sible for a great deal of this renewed in
terest, but he also has almost revolution
lied the game by the wonderful new
stroke he has introduced.
Next season promises to eclipse. last
summer in every way, especially as there
will in all likelihood be several European
experts over here to try to wrest the
championship from our grasp. Some of
our best players will also probably try to
gain international honors across the At
lantic, both in England and at the Paris
fair.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-31
Good Prospects for Amateur Sports.


Amateur sports in every line of athletics
will boom during the coming year, espe-
cially in regard to track and field games.
In fact 1 look to a revival of interest in
this line that will remind US of the enthu-
eiasm displayed some eight or ten years
ago The international games that have
taken place in several lines of sport dur
ing The past two or three years have
helped athletics wonderfully, and 1 predict
that those that will be held during 1900,
especially at the Paris exposition, will do
much to bring out the latent interest in
outdoor games of all sorts. There is
nothing that SO helps sport as i~nternation-
al rivalry, and as we are promised plenty
of this in the coming u months 1 am con-
fident hat lovers of outdoor sports will
have plenty to occupy their time.
j. E. SULLIVAN,
Secretary of A. A. U. of the u. S.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-04-05
Lewis Carroil's Grave.

The grave stands almost on the
very crest of ridge which com
mands glorious panorama of some
of the finest scenery in the south OF
England. Deep down below you, as
in cup, lie the red roofs of Guild
ford, the winding river, the crum-
bling remains OF the ancient castle,
beneath whose ivy covered walls
nestles The Chestnuts, where the
Hodgsons live. 1t is almost in a bee
line with us, and even at this dis
tance it is easy to pick it out from
among its neighbors by the white
blinds still down. Away beyond lies
London. In the misty middle dis
tance, on the somber clad heights,
looms the church of 4. Martha's,
where once CanterbI ~ pilgrims lin
gered. To the ght the downs
stretch as far as eye can see. It is a
gray day and dull enough, with a
wintry wind whistling weirdly
among the churchyard shrubs, when
views and prospects are least appre-
ciated, and yet one fingers by this
grave of Lewis Carroll long after
priests and surpliced choir have
wended their way down the hill
again. How lovely must be the
scene in the summer sunshine or
bathed in the light of the harvest
moon i-London News.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-04-05

In 1875 law was passed prohibit
ing the use of the portraits of living
men on the United States stamps,
thus placing living men in the same
position, that women occupied,
whether dead or alive, for no wom-
ans portrait has ever graced a stamp
belonging to the United States, pos
tai or revenue.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-04-05
Claremore..

At Claremore yesterday the city
election was a close one, the Lahay
ticket winning by q meagre major
ity. When the judges Of election
started to the train this morning
to take the returns to Muskogee
notice Of contest was served, and
the returns held. W. M. Hall
was the candidate for mayor on the
anti-Lahay ticket.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-04-05
Muskogee.

The citizens ticket at Muskogee
yesterday was elected by good ma
jorities. Mayor Pat Byrne headed
the ticket, and the so-called demo-
cratic ticket was headed by w. C.
Trent. W. T. Hutchings and s.
M. Rutherford were on the de-
feated ticket. About 900 votes
were polled.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-04-05

Swimming on the back in sea wa
ter. says a doctor, is the most bene-
fetal form Of bathing. Swimming
on the side is very injurious to the
muscles Of the stomach:
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-04-05
THE PRESIDENT ACTS.
Wisdom Removed - Town
Commissioner Appointed.

Indian Territory matters have
engaged the attention of President
Mckinley during the last few days.
A successor to Agent Dew M. Wis
dom has been selected in the per-
son of Mr.. j. B. Schoenfeldt, of
Wyoming. According to Wash
ington correspondence in the South
McAlester Capital, charges have
been preferred against Agent Wis
dom; just what is the nature of the
charges deponent saith not.
Mr.. Samuel M. Johnston, Of
Troy, Kansas, chairman, of the
Chickasaw town site commission
and Mr.. Sterrett, of Troy, Ohio,
chairman of the Cbociaw board
have been ia Washington during
the past few days receiving in
structions from Commissioner of
Indian Affairs Jones, preparatory
to the commencement of their
work. They will meet next week
in Muskogee where the representa-
tives of the two boards will consult
as to the best course to pursue, and
map out plan of action. 1t has
not yet been decided where the
Choctaw commission will COM
mence its work, but it is presumed
that their first work will be in
South McAlester. The Chickasaw
commission, it is understood, will
commence their work at Ardmore
and plat of the town will be
made as soon as practicable. 1t is
doubtful whether the two commits
sions will complete their work at
Ardmore and South McAlester
within the next two years and it
is now apparent that congress will
be called upon to authorize the
appointment of additional townsite
appraisers for those two nations.
Dwight w. Tuttle, of Connecti-
cut has been appointed chairman
OF the townsite board for Musko-
gee. The appointment was made
upon the demand Of Senator Platt,
of Connecticut, who is one of the
leading members of the committe
on Indian affairs of the senate and
upon the recommendation of FORM
er secretary of the interior, Bliss.
Mr.. Tuttle will leave Washington
in a few days for Muskogee.
The Indian department is now
considering the question of the
government taking charge Of the
Indian schools in the territory in
accordance with the provisions of
the treaties made between the gov
ernment and the Choctaw, Chicka-
saw and Creek nations, and the
Curtis law which has gone into ei-
feet in the Greek and Cherokee
nations. Under the Curtis law,
as we'll as the treaties approved,
the Indian Office has complete jur-
isdiction and control over the In
dian schools, Commissioner Jones |
has written superintendent of In
dian schools, John D. Benedict,
for information in regard to the /
Indian schools in the territory and
as soon as reply isreceived some
plan will be mapped out in the
future. |
In recognition of the gallant
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-04-05

Italy is rich in mineral springs Of
medicinal value, One Of these, the
Tuscan Monte Cantini, has in recent
years become known the italian
Carlsbad. =
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-04-05

The jury in the Clarence Doug
lass murder case at Purcell has
disagreed for the second time.
Douglass killed Editor Williams,
oI Ardmors, about Two years sgo.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-04-05
Alton Election.

The Alton city election passed
off yesterday with considerable ex-
citement. The democratic ticket
was all defeated by fifty, the ma
jority Of the peoples ticket, head
ed by c. "A. Murdock for mayor
and F. S. Walker for recorder.
Total vote po,led 1l5. The vote
was as follows:
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-04-05

Argon has been found In the blood
carefully drawn from veins uith-
out contact with the air for an in-
stant by two French chemists
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-04-05
THE CITY ELECTIONS.
Democrats Garry the Day
Results Elsewhere.

The city election passed of
quietly Yesterday and without in
cident. Five hundred and three
votes were polled. The entire
democratic ticket with the excep-
tion of recorder and one alderman
were elected. The contest CEN
tered around the election of city
marshal. J. F. Ledbetter was
elected by a majority of six votes.
FOR MAYOR.
j. r. Sheehan. .27S
w. R. Badgett. 49,. :. .222
RECORDER.
w. ii. Drew. .276
Geo. BIakeney. .221
ALDERMEN.
A. M. Clinkscales. 1893
b. +. Fortner. r................ .260
A. N. Green. .258
j. T. Raicliff. III. .......... .254
w. B. Raines. ..............2 PSI
Ned Shanahan. .251
John Franklin. PAS
ii. K. Allen. .............. .247
Luman F. Parker. .221
John |. Hawkins. ....... .206
CITY MARSHAL.
j. f. Ledbetter. ..............1 los
E. N. Williamson .99
Joe Knight. .................91 81
John Parks. III
John Britt. 81
Sam Burns. SO
Frank Cox. x...................22 %
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-08-12
THE VETERANS fICNIC.

Picnic day opened very dark and
cloudy, with signs of immediate
rain tor one minute and clearing up
the next. However,, some started
for the picnic grounds at Silver lake
and finally, as the sun >honc slight
j., everybody almost seemed t.,
make up their minds to start about
the same time, and FROM 10 until
noon Il compact line of teams was
passing irto the Park until Il very
large crowd was present. There
was sprinkle, but little rain fell
until the procession reached the
grove-then drizzlc began and in
great measure the enjoyment of the
day was spoiled.
The exercises went on, however,
and fine speeches were made by
Judge Abbott of llavcrhiil, Mass
Judge Davis of New York city.
Rev. MIR. Handy and others. Per-
kins and Markham each sung some
good songs and Miss Angela Z.
French gave an excellent recitation.
At the business meeting it was
decided to make the picnic perma-
ncnl unCer the name of the "\Vindsor
County Veterans Reunion Picnic"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-08-12

chester n. H., is at her fathers
Homer Darling's.
Miss Flora Darling, who spent Il
short time in 'raftsviie, has returned
to Gardner, Mass.
Last Friday Ida Hoitt was called
to Mcriden, N H., by the death OF
her grandmother, Mrs. Stone.
Mrs. Alex Lussicr has returned to
her employment in Dewey's Mills.
Mrs. Wallace, who teaches the
Baker French dress cutting system.
has been making her headquarters
ut Mrs. "A L Spaulding's the past
week.
e H Seaver is again confined to
his bed by rheumatism.
Elmer Strong is home tor short
vacation.
Mrs. w ] Strong made Mrs. L.
] NJ. Marcy Of Hart!and ii short
visit last week.
Mrs p. l.. Squier has returned
to her home in North Ferrisburg.
Mrs Marcy made calls on friends
here last week.
Mrs. 6 b Strong and MIR. Davis
Of Meriden, N. H., were at w J
Strong's this week
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-08-12
THE TOWN HALL.

There has been considerable dis
cusslon the past week over the mat
ter of the new town hall site and
quite Il strong sentiment has de-
vcloped in opposition tc the location
on the Mackenzie lot. This senti-
ment, us we said last week, is not in
any way directed against the Com
mittec, VIM E Johnson. i :; Mac
kenzie, II G Lockwood, Vim II
Smith and George III Rood, who
were given II certain sum, AMI asked
to keep within it. 'I'hc> nave done
the best that COULD be done under
their limitations.
The question is, would it not be
wise for the town to reconsider its
action, vot. Il larger sum for the pur-
pose and secure Il more central site
and erect, perhaps, Il larger building;
The feeling is that Il hall on the
Mackenzie lot would not satisfy, rs
we'll rs one more centrally located,
either those who live within or those
who live without the village. The
town hall of a town like Woodstock
ought to be dignilied, simple and
worthy of the place, and, to he most
useful to the public who own It,
must be central. Its convenience
for town meetings is only one of
many things to De considered. If it
is not very central it will not serve
well us a place for social gatherings
OF all kinds, lectures, musicales, fairs,
festivals and the like, which in win.
ter especially for the great majority
add SO much to the pleasure Of life
here.
A formal request has been made
to the committee to defer final ac-
ton until another town meeting can
be called to reconsider the whole
matter.
Contracts on the structure decided
on bv the committee have been let.
and work began Friday.
slim lend me dollar" GLOW
will You have it? In quarters:"
"Ies." "Sorry. but haven't any
quarters with me-" Walks off. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-08-12
WOODSTOCK 8, BETHEL T..

The second game between the
Woodstock and Bethel ball teams
was played Saturday afternoon at
Bethel. 1t was Il grand, hard
fought game worth gong miles
on foot to see. Tine weather was
fine. Bethel was out in force and
if the cheers during the game
could have made scores Bethel
would have had a wakovcr. But
they didn't, and Woodstock won.
Both mines played magnuccntly
and with Il determination to win
Tie batteries were gwen fine sup
port; the fielding WAS sharp and the
base running of the most daring
kind.
Tabor never pitched better game
than he did for oodstock. His
work was the feature of the game,
while Bcenan. in the hox for Bethel,
Il thorough PLAYER always, put Il tre-
mcndous lot of confidence into the
Stout team behind HIM. Capt.
Smith caught Tabor for the first five
or six innings AMI was then relieved
by Folsom, from ri GIT hcld, Desc
takin" the latter'S place.
4Aftcr hard struggle of eight
innings the score Stoo ! / t" + Tie
ninth inning a.oScl for Woodstock
without an additional! ,un anI it was
Bethc's chance to win. The bases
We're full and no Ectliclnc ont.
Bceman stepped up to plate AMID
the widest excitement --and famed
out. The invincibe Tabor gave the
next two bats'ncn the same diet.
Score t to 4.
In the tenth inning Desc scored
the winning run, skating home from
second ON Il wild throw to first.
With men ON second and third
Tabor struck out three batsmcn. and
the game was over.
1t was Il great game and Manager
Clark can be congratulated on com
ing out ahead in Il contest with Il
firSt-claSs team.
Hardly Il decision of Umpire
kncebaum was questioned and he
was highly praised for his fair and
impartial work throughout.
The concluding game of the
Bethel series will be PLAYED here, at
Il date to be announced. Tabor will
pitch for Woodstock and will re-
main with the team for the next few
weeks.
Woodstock will play Sharon on
Vail field today.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-08-12
DROWNED IN SILVER LAKE.

Edward Dean. the adopted son of
Mrs. II. I Dean of this place, was
drowned while bathing in Silver
Lake, at Barnard, last Sunday after
noon about o'clock. Dean has
been employed at Dcwcy's Mills for
year or two. Coming up Sunday
to spend the day, III company with
a friend, Mr.. Johnson, he went bath
ing in the lake. He was not famil-
lar with the place and wading out Il
short distance stepped off a stone
into deep water and went down.
Johnson had struck out into the
lake and was sonc distance away,
Eddie's brother Fred and two other
small boys being ON the bank.
Eddie came up, but his companions
thought nothing was wrong, and not
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-08-12
BARNARD.

G. E. Clifford and wife of Boston
arrived at the Silver Lake House
Monday, and Miss Field of Rox-
bury, Mass, Wednesday.
Harry Randall of " orccster,
Mass, is at C.. c. Aikens'.
y. + &. U. topic for Sunday
evening-"Ilcw Jesus Rested"
Leader, Guy Putnam.
L. H. Perkins is guest at o. G.
Smiths.
Miss May Doubleday of Sher-
burne and Miss Edith Goodwin of
Rutland are visiting at A. G. Per-
kins'.
James Ward has been at home
the past week.
Mrs. Aldrich of Rochester is WIS.,
ting relatives in town.
Mrs. Frank Chapman of Roches-
ter spent the early part of the week
with her mother, Mrs. X. Soule.
Mrs. Myron Savage of Bethel is
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. F. L.
Townsend.
Mrs. G. E. Wheeiock is in poor
health.
H w Clark is improving.
Mrs. B F Markham of Vineland.
y. :, arrived at 6 E Wilson's
Wednesday.
Dr.. and Mrs. Ellis of Somerville,
Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs. r Guern-
sey of Windsor, are among recent
guests at the Silver Lake House.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-08-12

chusetts and New York, the range
of view depending somewhat on the
clearness of the weather and the
imagination of the observer Some
have seen puffs OF smoke from the
locomotive going up Mt. Washing
ton. All can see Camel's Hump,
Mt. Mansfield, Equinox, Killington,
Monadnock, Moosiauke and the
White Mountain Range.
" Hail Contemplation from the stately
towers,
Reared by the indus,riou, hand of humtn
ART
To lift thee high above the misty air
And turbulence of murmuring cities vast:
From academic groves, that have Tor thee
B,ca planted. hither come and find lodge
To which thou mayst resort tor hoiier
peace
From whose calm centre thou, through
height or depth,
Muyst penetrate. wherever truth shall lead:
Measuring through all degrees, until the
scale
OF time AMI c,nsci,us nature disappear.
Lost i'll unsearclHblc eternity.
Oh. 'tis IN unimagnable sight
Clouds, nlists, streams. watcry rocks and
emerald turf.
Chou Is of al! tincturc, T. cks and sapphire
sky,
Confused. communicated, mutu,lly iniia;nrd,
Molten together and composing thus
Each lost in each. that marvellous array
Or temple, palace. citadel . and huge
Fantastic pomp OF structure without name.
IN ileecy folds voluminous. euwrapped.
Mrs. Fred Davies and son James
of Boston ;ue visiting Mrs. {. w.
Knapp
Mrs. l.. b. Marble gave an after
noon tea Friday.