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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

Dear Santa Clnus:--I am little boy
years old. would like to have box Of
tools, horn that makes big noise e
train of oars, Il horse that shakes his head.
Please don't forget the wagon thai your
man told me about for brother ANA l.
Don't forget mamma and pnpa. II. Ellis
wotth Walton, Cnrrcruft Dol.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
LETTERS TO
SANTA CLAUS.

Dear Santa Claus:--I am my mammals
baby boy. Please send me nice looking
girl with fortune, that Is all l ask OF
you this year. Yours truly, John Nc
Cam, Twelfth and Walnut.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

Dear Old Kriss:- As Christmas Is near
will you please bring mo small eynress
wagon, an engine and two cars. and -ome
candy, nuts, and oranges. That ia all
from your little flienu, Walter Hail. 1l23
B street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

A pleasing concert is being arran ged for
the Delaware Saengerbund to be given
about tho middle OF January.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
THE GREATEST SALE EVER KNOWN.

We bought the entire stock of the Sample Shoe House consisting
of Mems and Chden High Grade Shoes We selling
M at VOTERS Reliable hoe House. and West Second street.
Il their original cost These goods would make beautiful Christmas
Presents and you st ono halt on them
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
Pictures.

Just received a new collection of
beautiful pictures. Photo colors,
lOx2O inches, $500; colored arto-
types l6x20 inches, $29S; medal-
lions at 25c and Soc; golf pictures,
the latest fad, 75c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
For the Christmas Tree Fund.

Ensign Main of ihs Sa vlt,a Army
has received sl5 .25 Tor the Chri imns tree
fund. Ensign Main desires to rrtul his
thanks to those who contributed tn , NON
cy. and promises that IL Will be uei o
make the hearts Of a mumber of tt
people lighteron Christmas. II Is {: 's,r. d
TO secure 1T least SOD to buy nev shoes
ana stockings for IS many of the 2O) pOui
children attending ths ce'ebra, ion as pos
sible. The more money received the more
will be helped. All who Il len
will be given candy and fruit, but these
will be received by direct donations, aud
so will not como out Of the money which
Is given toward the fund Tor shoes and
stockings.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

Dear Santa Clau,:--I am ak years old.
l. would like to huye steam engine. and
II suit Of ciotEe!. II horse and wagon, II
story book of moth gnnse. and IL box of
b ooks. Good Bye, Willie Rash, 100
Orange street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
S. Mitchell.
S. Mitchell.
uSa SFH1 hRTs aHHsSi COME EARLY as SeHh tEif zHs1

The Holiday Trade has with rush and would
commend selection the desirable articles
not possibly last assortment has this been
larger than and still fairly complete Prices the lowest
HEADQUARTERS FOR FANCY GOODS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

Charged With Larceny,
flames Brown was arres cd by officer :.
D. Scott today on the chnrga OF being con-
earned In the robbery of James Boyd of
Stanton some tina ago.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

Dear Santa Claus: rs Christmas
drawing near, l thought it wa, time that
was writing to you to pirase bring me u
go-cArt, doll baby, u set OF dishe a
Christmas tree, and some candy aud nuts.
Good Bye, Blanche Brewinston, 7v1 E st
Fifth strsst
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

Dear Santa Claus:-I want BIZ. doll q
trunk, chair, and some silk drss ,es fo.
my doll. Goot Bye, Myrtle Turner, 1923
Mlrket Straat.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

Den- Sunta Claus:-I want an express
wagon, u fire-angine, doll, and story
book. Cook Bye Earl Liltle, 3ls Taylor
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
A LATE ARRIVAL BUT DESIRABLE.

We have just received two of andkerche delayed in
shpmen 900 dozen which overstock this department We
have put price on them. We mention a few.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
This is not m ordinary almanac.

This is not an ordinary almanac.
but handsome book. eopiously
illustrated. and sold for 5 cents
on al news-stands. I've simply
allow you the two cents you
spend in postage for sending.)
Great men have written fot
the Year Book. In it is summed
up the progress Of the 10Th cen
tury. In each important line Of
work and thought the greatest
living specialist has tecounted
the events and advances Of the
past century and As prophesied
what We may expect Of the next.
Among the most noted Of
our contributors arc
Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson, on
Agriculture; Senator Chauncey M.
Depew, on Politics; Russell Sage, on
Finance; Thomas Edison, OH Elcc-
tricity; DR.. Madison Peters, on Re-
liginn; General Merritt, on Land War
fare; Admiral Hichborn, on Naval
Warfare; "Al" Smith, on Sports, etc. /;
making complete review of the whole
field of human endeavor and progress.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

Five yer cent. WIN ue attttu uii all COun-
ty Lux pills 20 d after Decuniber 81. u
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

l'ear Santa ClauS:-please bring mo o
pair of gum boots, an express wagon. II
fire engine, soldier srit IL druuI, -ome
cnEdy and oranges and nus Good Bye
from Preston Hayes, 4)6 Ea It Sixth street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

Dear Old Kris:- lam a little gtrl 6 years
old md want % doll, u GO cart. y tove,
u broom. story book, a ro o'kne chair, a.
trunk, lamp, aud some candies and ats.
Good Bye, rheo. Brewingtou, FOL East
Seventh street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

Five per cent. will be added toal Coun
ty Tax bills paid after December 81. tt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

Presents, and you eau save } ISL ono Hal OH u!eil'
Lot No pairs of Ladies worth from $0o to $l5o sale
and gepts' upto.dae price. SOC.
good $50 to $780, sale Lot No pairs o childrens
price, Shoes worth Is cents sale price,
Lot No. 200 Pairs o Ladies 25c
Fine Dongoa Shoes No 500 pasof na
worth from $50 to uptodac dress Shoes Nc kid
Sl.2a box calf and patent leather worth
Lot pairs ladies' from $500 to sale price 81 2S
shoes, Lot No 9Mcns wearing
s. Csc working shoes worth $50 to $780,
Lot No A mixed line of ladies' sale price, 95c.
shoes all shapes WORTH Lot No 10Bg line
so $780, sale 1c railroad Shoes and lace
525 pairs of ladies All styles OF mems working shoes
lined shoes sell else and motolman sho to at
at SIS sale price 7Sc hall their value
6-5o0 pairs of chldens Lot No. loO pairs OF bows
school and dress shoes Shoes worth Sis sale s9
We have the largest line of Mems Rubber and Leather Bo
the civ Asoa full Ladies' and Chdns ubbe and Boots
to be sold at reduced tricc'.
DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE.
As you will able Good Shoes tc Low Prices I.
will pay you buy Shoes you need OF them not
Don't forget the Name and Number.
W0LTERS' RELIABLE SHOE HOUSE,
Nos 6 and 5 WEST SECOND STREET,
Between Market an ship.ey SITS.
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
p S.--fisadquarters for Clogs: $-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
Pillow Sham and
Bureau SCarfs.

with mats to match, Soc and sl,5o.
Sufa pillows, beautiful assors.
ment from 25c to $500.
Head rests from SOC to 81. 90.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

FREE-Wlth every purchase we will give a beau-
tiful Fla linotype 2SxIo inches.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
Headquarters for Dolls, 25c to $59S Each.
Millinery, Jackets, CapeS and FurS.

Trimmed Hats, have had the
knife cut prices in y, $3.9S to
$7.9S, values are now
$l.9S to 81. %.
Ladies' Fur Collarettes, spec
ial lot at 81 90 each, worth So to
SIS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

Five per cent will be added to all Coun.
Tax bills paid after December ~. tt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

Ladies Jackets, all sizes,
Black and Tan, worth sos, we
are now selling for 5.9S
Ladies Plush capes, full
length, Angora Fur, good 7.98
value, Special 4.48.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
HANDkERCHIEFS.

Ladies' Hemstitched with
drawn work, Only Sc each.
Ladies with lace edge and
fancy corners. A large assort-
ment, Only Sc each.
Ladies Swiss Embroidered,
large assortment, new patterns,
IL II, 25c, 3Sc, Soc each.
These Are 4
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
w WANTEI).

MTANTBD--f.ADY BONkDEES IN PRI.
w vaie family at w Bennett street.
III intk
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
$40. TOT 81. iissffSssks II sfSsks 500. TOT SlQ.
INVEST 16. TO 400. In STOCKS QUICK AND
0kf 5000. FOR SlO0. SURE; NO RISK; SAFE AS BANK.
Aaarsss REED CO., No. 1877 8. 9th st. PAuaaslphis,

NIOTiCE-l HEREBX GIVE NOTICE That
for me. Henry U. Passmore, Brandywinc, Deb
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
FOR RENT.

FINO RENT--HC USES NOS. 0 AND9 RID
l. die avenue. rooms and bath. Abby
to JAS. II. Mason, No. Hitdle avenue.
daft
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
Special Sale
Suits, Coats ard Capes,

What is more acceptable for the
holidays than stylish tailor-made
gown. All our S15.0 90, $500, $l2. so
and 5000 suits reduced to $1,000.
Ladies' coats, the latest styles,
$1,000 coats reduced to $S. 90,
$500 coats reduced to SO. 90.
Golf capes, seasonable and stylish
reduced from $50 to 81. 90.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
naCkintoshes.

kAgift that will be appreciated
long after the holidays. Ladies
and Misses mackintoshes OF twilled
serge, velvet collars, strictly water
proof, worth 81. SO, price, $l.9S.
Ladies and Misses of imported,
double twiled cashmere, double
capes. double stitched seam, inlaid
velvet collars, Misses $3.50, Ladies
$4.9S.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15
= =
FOR SALE.

TOR AALE-FAEM OF 10 ACRES IN BIZ.
~ mingham Township. Del. Co. house to {.
tanning 7rooms. lawn in FROM, frame stables,
apple orchards suitable timher; " miles
from Grauog,to on W. u y railroad ; also
horse power boiler and engine on one base in
good order. Apply l.. H Bullock, Granogue,
Del. dI3-3t4
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-15

w ANTED--A WHITE GIN!, FOR GEN.
w eral houseworEa also half grown white
girl 10 assist. Apply ITO! Jackson street.
dl33t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
SIXTH RACE-For three year ods and selling $500
I'D led flrlonps
ON THE SARATOGA TRACK.
FAvoRrrEs LOSE IN FOUR OF THE FIVE RACE

FAvORITEs LOSE IN FOUR OF THE FIVE RACES.
track and good attendance accompanied the run
ming OF to-day's card on the Saratoga track. Pub
lie confidence was well shaken. four OF the IA
their hackers. While the horses were at the post
for the first Floridan acted badly. delaying the
start for some time In one OF his plungeS the
bride broke. and TO save himself Jones the jockey,
dropped off into the dust. After short gallop
Floridan captured. and the damage was re-
paired. AT the post he again renewed his antics,
finally sending Jones over his head. Jones was not
hurt. Eventually they got off well punched. May
Jane did most of the work, but Mischievous won,
with the favorte. De Lacy, third.
The Bachelor was a hot favorite for the long
race, all kinds Of money going in on him, but
Laverock beat him at the finish.
Belle OF Orleans made the pace in the third race,
but could not hold out. Sakhrat and Flamora com
ing strong. Sakhrat won handily, while Post Haste
took third place.
OF the eight starters in the fourth race, Weller
went to the front and stayed there, despite the
efforts of Cathedral and Miss Patron. Mai took
the fifth race in A warm finish. The summary
follows:
First ave furlongsl-M ischievous, 10 Turne,
TO 3, won; May Jane wv. Martini. to J. second; DE
Lacy 10 Burns TO .. third. Time-l:o1%. Tar Hill
Second and three-eghth mileslaverock. 1Ot
lBu;manl, IL to 5. The Bachelor. JOB Gurns r.
.. second; Adolph Spreckels l08 W Martini, 3 to l.
third Tnne-22iik. Trio and Conno!sseur also
Third Cfve and one half furlongsl-sakhrat, liz
turner. to 5 won; Flamora 107 G3uman,. 30 to /
second; Post Haste ITO Slmms) !. third Time
1:0sl Exceency, Neponset. Belle Of Orleans and
Marlborough also ran. -
Boland). II TO !. won; Cathedral, 90 Burns to J.
second; Miss Patron 1O5 (B Jonesl to s. third. Time
l:4aA Toddie Iadie. Nearest, Tranon Arquebus and
Charlie Ross also
Fifth race .ix furlongsl-Mai. 100 Spencer. to l.
won; Rose Ole lo4 60 ieaE' 10 q second lnesn
Mitchell and Queen Isle also ran.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
MINOR REPAIRS ON THE COLUMBIA
NEW STEEL MAST BLocKED-PINE ePAFs

Bristol r l., July M.-The new cup defenoer
Columbia was towed up from Newport TINS morh-
Ing by her tender the ST. MchaeFs 10 have her ne"
steel mast blocked 1t had turned slightly al the
heel few minor repairs were also made on the
new topmast while the men were working on 'he
mast. The blocks at the heel OF the mast were
removed and with the assistance Of the Derrick
vessel Archer the big steel mast was turned PACK
so that her spreaders again horizontal with the
boat.
The new Oregon pine mast and bowsprit arrived
from Boston this morning but no attempt was
made to change these spars, and II Is beheVea
they will be used only in case of accident. ny
O'Clock the mast had been rtghted, ana aiter "a
few minor changes the backstays ana shrouns
were set up. This took two hours ana at adoE
the Columbia in tow for Newport.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
THE CANADA'S CUP RACES.
MR. CROMWELL INVITED TO HOLD THE Coz
TROLLING JUDICIAL POSITION.

MR.. CROMWELL INVITED TO HOLD THE CON
TROLLING JUDICIAL POSITION.
oliver e. Cromwell. OF the New-York Yacht CLUB
will probably hold position which will give him
the controlling voice in the judicial committee III
charge Of the Canada's Cup races. Unlike other IN
transitional races the contests for the CANADA
Cup are controlled by committee OF three one OIL
these being appointed by the challenged CLUB one
by the challenging club, and third chosen by the
two thus appointed This is something new in yacht
ing matters and it may seem little strange tha'
two Americans should be on the committee "hFh
the holder of the cup is Canadian club but III 'his
case this fact makes no difference to the Cana
dams as they satisfied to have Oliver r. Crofn-
we'll whether he be American Canadian.
Mr. Cromwell held a similar judicial position III
the international races at Toledo In 1885, wheh 'he
Yacht Canada won the cup which has since been
made an international challenge cup under deeh
of Gift in which the trophy IS named the Canada
Cup Mr. Warren. of Chicago, and Mr.. Ambrose
of Hamilton. the judicial appointees OF the
challenging and challenged clubs. 1t Is not yet
stated for certain that Mr.. Cromwell has accepted
the office but every one hopes he will. as he holds
a rather unique position in being equally acceptable
to the yachtsmen OF both countries.
The officials for the trial OF the Canadas
Cup arc Messrs Riddell, OF Montreal Ambrose OF
Hamilton; owen Martin of the Queen CITY hacht
Club: Sidney Small. OF the Royal Canadian Yacht
Club and w G. Phillips. associate judge or the
Lake Yacht Racing Association A.,
In the first two trial in the defence fleet the
Duggan boat has proved Disappointing. IN the hrst
race the Mcleod boat beat her about ffteen min
utes. In IA second race between the Dusgan-dei,
signed Toronto which Is n centreboard poat, ana
the craft designed by Arthur E. Payne. or Soutn-
ampton which IL keel boat, the foreign productoh
seemed TO be ahead Of the home boat in some I'M
portant points Of saingthat is 10 say In gong 70
windward and running. After the trial, well posted
yachtsmen were Of the opinion that the keel boat
was away ahead OF her rival as whole, though inc
centreboard Toronto gained something In beam
winds and reaching. The skipper or the Payne
boat which was also the skipper Of the Mcleod
boat has expressed himself as hopeful that me
clIn will he retained in Canada. In the second race
referred 10 the Mcleod boat did not take part
owing to her having a new spar put IN III Is 80 =
will be an improvement on the one she used III her
first race which was solid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
SIX ROUND FIGHT NEAR RYE.

A brutal prize fight fought early yesterday
morning on the beach near Rye. The spectators
most OF whom were in stages. arrived AT the beach
at daybreak Ropes and stakes were taken from
a wagon, and ring was quickly formed into which
the principals entered and pummeed each other
for six rounds. when the bout was declared draw.
More than two hundred people witnessed the
fight The affair was held on the property u
John A. Gwynne without his knowledge or consent
Mr.. Gwynne who is a leading member Of the Pres
byteran Church. is reported 10 be quite indignant
over the manner in which the mob invaded his
nremises.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW

York by the grace Of God. and independent. %
Samuel II. Cooper. Mary F. Cooper. Leuua T. Niner
Maria Cooper. Rebecca p Wenner Mary p Cooper
riet c. Cooper. Dona f. Cooper. John E. Cooper saes
r. Cooper H. Leslie Cooper James Cooper 5onn ~
Martha Birdsa, Helen De Gunon. Trustees OF Green
wood Cemetery. Rose Hill Methodist Episcopal Snu,sn.
and all persons interested in the Estate 81 Ann r.
Kenne late OF County OF New York deceased y a.
creditors. legatees. OF kin otherwise SEM
GREETINGS You and each OF are hereby cited an.
required personally TO be and appear before our
Of the County OF New York at the surogates cur Ss
said County, held the County Court House IN
County OF New York. 10Th day Of September ~,
hapast O'Clock in the forenoon OF that day W..
attend judicial settlement OF ne nv
OF proceedings OF Samuel L. Cooper Executor OF W.
VIII and Testament OF said deceased, ana steh ~
you hereby cited under the age OF ~
years, required appear by your guardian y r.
have one or II you have none 70 appear ana appy -
one be appointed In the event OF your hesleo'
failure to do So a guardian will be appointed oy W.
Surrogate TO represent and act for In the proees
In Testimony Whereof have caused the sea- OF VI,
Surrogates' Court Of the said county "a
New York 70 hereunto AFFIXED =.
''''''''.'' Witness Hon. JAMES VI. NARNSm,
I. g. Surrogate OF our said County. at the Iou.S
...,...,. OF New York the 18th day Of july IN ~
year OF Lord one thousand eish' nun
dred and ninety-nne. ,,,,x
J. FAIRFAX NJ LAUGHfIN,
Clerk OF the surrogates Cour"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
vIoE-PREsIDENT HOBART At IRIS EslD
ORGANIZATION OF THE NORWOOD PARK Hossr
SHOW

ORGANIZATION OF THE NORWOOD PARK Hoasp
SHOW
Long Branch, N. j.. July 81 (speciaD.-rhe Nor
wood Park Horse Show was formally organized
to-day by the election OF the following officers.
President, vice-President Hobart; vice. pres!dsuts
Colonel ]. A. Mccall and p. Sanford Ross; seers.
tary, p. +. Goodspeed: treasurer. Poland Ross;
Executive Committee, Miss Norma Munro and Mrs
Carroll Livingston. The show will be given A
Norwood Park on Saturday. August H. and entriss
will close with Secretary Goodspeed next Saturday
The Norwood pony track Is now being put In per.
feet condition. and temporary grandstand win b
erected for the occasion
The judges selected to-day are c. r.. simmons
William D. Harper. p. g. Ross, Carroll Livingston
and II. B Billings.
There will be fourteen contests judged, as tol.
lows; Ponies In harness; single horses. shown IA
wagon or vehicle suitable for station work; ponies
under saddle horses shown 30 exercising cart.
pairs shown TO appropriate traps; single horse;
to runaJouts. Appointments to count 10 per cent
Saddle horses over 1871. Pairs 70 Victoria or cab
rioet. appointments 10 count 20 per cent. Singis
high steppers. shown TO appropriate two wheel
cart; harness tandems post entries pairs to ON.
nlbuses or wagonettes; driving OF tandems, post
entries; hunters and jumpers. and driving Of pair
by coachmen, post entries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
Notirc 90 Creditors.

NTOTICE TO THE CREDITORS and all per-
sons interested IN the Eclipse Electric ysInnp N
pany Buffalo, Erie County. state OF New i0 a, all
TAKE NOTICE that full and accurate a.. .s noryor.
the proceedings Of the receiver Of the above nanea
ton oath will be presented TO the hsrso, 10 be
York sIecia term S,..r,her
held in the City OF Buffalo on the 9th cay OF 100,
1899 at 10 o'clock the forenoon OF that cay vii
hereafter as counsel can be heard. and nlotio
then and there be made that the same be aoweu
cared 10 be final and conclusive upon All tne h.y.
OF said corporation and upon all persons VINO MAY
claims against II. upon any open or suoslsuns
ments and upon all stockholders or sucn 'ps,.
and that said receiver be discharged and MS ooha
Dated. Buffalo. ~ y. July ~. 1882 49,. =,
NORMAN +. THOMPSON, Receiver ol
Eclipse Electric Lamp Company
l. w COLE. Atty. 406 Prudential Bdsr
RIHaln Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
AUTOMOBILES.
AMERICAN MACHINE BEATS THEM ALL
ONE ENGLISH AND SEVERAL FRENCH
MACHINES IN THE CONTEST

Those interested in automobiles were more than
pleased with the information received from France
on sunday regarding the decisive victory won by
an American machine. At the offices of the Elec-
trlcai vehicle Company yesterday 1t was said that
me intelligence received from across the Atlantic
was particularly gratifying to the manufacturers
OF automobiles In this country. The race in ques-
ton took place at Suresness. not far from Paris.
and the course was from Porte Marriott to Possy
Inc distance was about thirty-two miles There
were several machines OF French make in the con-
,est, one OF English make. and one an American
mechine, OF Columbia make. There were several
prizes and the American machine won them ali
me American machine made the distance in I:20:29
WINE the best time that any OF the other machines
MADE was i;s;io In speaking OF the contest yes
reiuay o. A. nm SAID; We are all well pleased
WIN the result. as all Americans should be who
are interested In American mechanical ideas The
frehcnmen started long time ahead OF us in the
manufacture or automobiles but this Information
seems 10 point 10 the fact that we have caught up
10 and passed them In short order" ~
Mr. and Mrs. John d. Davis who left this cI,v
recently for trip across the continent in an auto
mobile. have reached Rochester - 49, "St"-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
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PROGRAMME OF SPORTS TODAY

p,CrNc Brighton Beach Racing Asso-
,;ation Rriehton Beach, $50 p. M; Saratoga
Racing Association, 80 p m.
Lake ST. Lewis; Woods Hole Cup ra nacs
Corinthian Yacht Club, Of PhiIade spn law
rom Shelter Island to New-Lohooh,
PoLo.-Judith Cups. Narrasanse" i'e''
r. l. ..or,
LAWN TENNIS.-Invitation tourna'"e"'
Southampton, Long Island
CYCLING.-N. A. c. meet Koches'e'
sHOoTING.-Kelly against Iii1en' NUM-
fngton Long Island.