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New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
OFFICIAL FIGURES OF OHIO VOTE.
JUDGE NASH RECEIVED LESS VOTE THAN
EITHER OF THE TWO PRECED-
ING GOVERNORS.

Columbus. Ohio. Nov. 20 Especially D-Some features
in result Of the recent State election are re-
vealed by the official count. completed this after
noon. The total vote of the State 92O.646 Nash
(Rep). for Governor, received 4n,l99; Mclean
Dem). 36S.176 and Jones Ond), 1O6,72l Nash's pu-
rality was 9023. Judge Nash received less votes
than were cast either for Governor Mchlnley III
1893 or fer Bushnell in 1895 and in 1897 .o..
The vote for Governor this year is nearly l0WV ~
more than in either 1898 or 1895 and about 5000
more than in 1887 yet Judge Nash received less
votes than either Of his two predecessors Anotner
feat is the fact that more votes were cast 1or
Mclean and Jones than were ever cast for a Re-
publican candidate for Governor, the comolned vo.e
Of the two exceeding the total cast for Nash oy
81 SOS The remainder of the Republican state IL ticket
was elected bv pIuraties ranging from lZllO Tor
CaidweU for Lieutenant Governor. to 47,670 for
Huffman for member of the Board OF Public Works
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
GOLF.
GOLF SEASON IN FLORIDA.

Jacksonville Fla. Nov. 2O-The golf season opens
here next Thursday in a tournament for the Green
leaf and Crosby Gold Medal After this Is over
a contest will be arranged between two teams rep
resent!ng England and America.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
c1-p FOR JAMES D FREEMAN.

Montclair. y J.. Nov 20 (speciaD.-James D. Free
man won the directors cup in the Montclair Golf
Club tournament In the semi-hnals he defeated
T. T. Reid by 3 up and 10 go. Mr.. Reid, how
aver gave his opponent a handicap OF four strokes
In the finals Mr. Freeman played MI Reid eVen
the former winning at the thirty-seventh hole.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
coNEY ISLAND JOCKEY CLUB PRESIDENCY

strong movement is on foot in the Coney ISL
and Jockey Club to persuade William c. Whitney
70 accept the presidency OF the club the sue
cessor of Colonel Kip. II Mr.. Whitney will con-
dent If he refuses 10 accept II probably Cornelius
Feowes. now the secretary Will succeed Colonel
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
THIRD GAME

Our No I-clinch. 100; Schroeder los; Cahue' 49,
Ritter i5s Wilckens. I75 total. s34 az s.A,o t7.
Oar No 2-Wragge. 1f2: wenderoth. 146; schih i'''
schenck. ls} Coleman. 1877. total. IS'
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
THE SHAMROCK DISMANTLED

Glasgow. Nov D.-The racing yacht Shamrock
is being dsmanted at Greenock. She was towed
most 81 the way. and only sailed under her
canvas go mileA
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
CYCLING.
MEETING OF THE BRIDGE COMMITTEE
OF ONE HUNDRED-DEATH OF
KEITH -FALCONER-NOTEs
AND COMMENTS.

KEITH FALCoNER--NoTEs
AND COMMENTS.
An enthusiastic meeting OF the wheelmen's Com.
mittee Of One Hundred appointed TO try 10 secure
a wheelway over the Brooklyn Bridge, was held at
the Metropolitan Academy last night. Representa-
tives present from all OF the important bicycle
clubs in the five boroughs. and many unattached
riders were there also resolution was adopted
showing that the Committee OF One Hundred rep
resented fifty thousand organized whee men Of the
different boroughs: and demanding rights for the
be done with the local officials then the wheeImen
propose 10 go 10 Albany with their grievances
F. B. House f r. Walker a. 0atman, F. H. Vail
and Edward Gerberoux. Petition-C. A. Shedd G.
Bridgman Thomas A. Roe and 4. Ii Angel
Colonel G ~ Keith-Falconer. Of England vho
was killed in the war in South Africa was proni-
nent in cycling on the other side OF the Atlantic
for many years His efforts did much 10 introduce
one Of the frst men TO make long distance records
2ad 1ears hS oT Tfe b fi hl5E and In
he won the amateur championship Of England.
There is about as much truth in the rumors that
Conway ~ Sans, Of Maryland will run in oppo-
sItion 10 Colonel r ] Keenan,. jr. Of Pennsylvania
for the presidency OF the League OF American
Wheelmen there was in the yarns started In the
same quarters that the alliance between the League
OF American Wheelmen and the Amateur Athletic
Union was TO be broken. Mr.. Sans, IN an inter-
view in Baltimore. says that Colonel Keenan, has
done excellent work for the oreanizaton and that
IL he consents to hun ne OIr sams) viii not
be a candidate for the office. Mr.. Sans when in
this city several days ago said the same thing 70
the writer and officials OF the New-York d.
vision
Ocean-ave Brooklyn. from Prospect Park. At
Fort Hamilton-ave. to Avenue F. a distance OF
mile and a half, has been macadamized. and a new
route for wheeImen and drivers has been opened.
South OF Avenue F there Is a break in the smooth
surface for about a mile, when the macadam begins
again and extends all the way TO Sheepshead Bay.
II this mile could be macadamized new route
would be opened Coney Island. taking much
travel off the Boulevard and the cycle paths.
In races held in California on Sunday the prizes
were won by Downing Stevens, Freeman and Law
SON. Mcfarland tried for records behind pace, but
the best that he could do was mile In l30.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
DIXOy AND LEyNY MEET TONIGHT.

George Dixon will meet Eddie" Lenny in
twenty -Ave-round bout at the Broadway Athletic
Club tonight. There will also be preliminary
contest.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
BROOKLYN INTERcLUB GAMES.

The Brooklyn Interclub Bowling League played
lac, evaning its third series each club having
teams playing at home and abroad The scores:
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21

Manager George J. Corbett has executed a coup
of the Polo Grounds for the season OF 1900
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
INTERSCHOLASTIC NOTES.

The De La Sale Institute football team has re-
ceived a letter from the English High School Of
Boston, in which It is asked that a game be ar
ranged between the two schools The invitation is
favorably considered.
Some time ago II announced in The Tribune
that DR.. Watson L. Savage, OF Columbia Univer-
sty had offered the Columbia Gymnasium for in
terscholastc contests. II has practically been de-
cided that in March advantage will be taken OF the
offer by holding an interscholastic gymnastic con-
test which will be open all schools In the Inter-
scholastic Athletic Association.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
At RRooKLyN BICYCLE CLUB.
RATA CLUB.
AT CARLTON CLUB.
HANOVER.

Bicycle club. 4.69s. Aurora
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
LINCOLN. ..-,.s.g
KNIcKERBocKER

Totals ....71i 694 Sl2
.r rrN-rrrt/ pOzrN
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
So she took her roses and walked

So she took her roses and walked
down the street.
She walked some disance and then
she neared church. On Its stens Just
stepping out to go down the a., enue.
was man. His restless agony had
driven him forth to try to exercise
the demon that would not let him rest
He had passed the church and, drawn
by an impulse he could neither define
nor resist, he had entered. With the
strains of Gloria in Excelsis" ring
ing in his ears he went out rs he
stood on the steps of the cathedral and
looked casually down the street he
saw what made his heart stand still
He caught at the air with lips that
were pale with emotion. Great God!
could it be she? A mist swan before
his eyes-his knees shook under him.
He hastened toward her.
"Mirabeli" he gasped.
She looked up at him with smile
Il was going to see you." she said
simply.
The morning sunshine made a halo
about her head. Her eyes were filled
''AtAi ht"y o"celISSo-
shadows of the aftermath of pain
were slipping away on the horizon
before the glory of dawning joy. He
felt dazzled. His heart leaped, then
burned within him. He drew her arm
within his own, and they turned down
quiet side street.
Il knew you would find me some
time" she said. with an infinitely gen.
lie air. When they. brought me your
roses In the hospital this morning and
l saw your dear name once more
knew that my trouble and separation
were over forever. l could not walt
Tor you to come to me. and so start
ed to come to you. Sweetheart, how
good 1t is to see you once more"
Listen he said. his throat quiver-
Ing. Listen to the bells. They are
ringing Peace on earth, good will to
men Come, come with me. darling.
NO birthday of any pagan god ever
Drought such happiness as this.
The lesson taught by their long sep
aration and the meeting that Christ
mas morn was one which the pair
never forget.
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
THOSE CHRISTMAS CHILDREN

The little folks at our house-they talk
like anything
Bout Santa Claus comm, an what he's
goin' to bring;
An mother never has to scold, or tell
'em bout the noise
They're just the sweetest little girls
the best of little boys'
Cause why? They know that Santa
Claus knows everything they do.
An while he's loadin' up his sleigh
he's watchin' OF 'em. too!
An them that minds their mother.
they gets the most o. toys
They're just the sweetest little girls
the best o. little boys!
They've Just been writin' letters to
Santa Claus each day,
An tellin' him Just what they want.
an shown him the way
To where our house is. SOS he'll know
Just where to leave the toys
Fer Just the sweetest little girls-the
best o little boys!
They're Iongin'. longin', longin' fer the
days and night to go.
An all O. them are happy. an they
make their mother so!
She never has to scold 'em. or tell 'em
bout the noise
the best O. little boys,
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20


murmnred words they could but indis-
tinctly understand. Toward noon she
revived so that her conversation be-
came Ineligible. But with the return
OF consciousness she seemed to guard
her secret more closely. She refused
to answer the questions of the hospi-
tai physicians. and insisted that she
would soon be strong and well and
would leave the hospital. There were
no marks of violence on her-there
was absolutely nothing to point to her
identity-only the sinister fact that
she had fallen in a faint on her way
to the river gave the officials hint
OF what might be concealed. The we'd
ding ring shone on her hand. yet she
steadfastly refused to let her husband
be notified. The hospital physicians
shook their wise heads and turned her
over to the tender nercies of the nurse.
saying that she would be all right
when she recovered her full senses.
Shortly after noon the nurse ap-
preached her. She bore large box
Here is something for you.' she
said.
1t was large ghite box: around It
were wide. pale blue ribbons. A spray
OF holly lay on the top. She looked at
it listieSsly.
Shall / open It for your" said the
nurse pleasantly "It was sent espe-
ci4lly for you by friend
The pale patient almost smiled. The
nurses kindness was almost pathetic
There is no one to send me fow-
ers." she said; but you may open 1t
for me-"
The nurse did so. A rush of frag-
rance filled the air The roses burst
upon the vision OF the pale woman
with the glory OF midsummer dazzling
in their brightness. They lay in their
satin-padded home like fragrant jew
els.
On. how beautiful" she cried. "Let
me have them
As she took them card fell out.
She looked at 1t as one might look at
dear face that had been hidden for
years, Her eyes dilated. She was
silent for one moment. then she cried
out in voice that thrilled the nurse
and caused every head In the ward to
be lifted from It's pillow.
at is he," she cried. "It is he. I
must go at once"
They demonstrated with her. but the
sick woman was well. She arose from
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
Winter Tours.

Should you desire information re.
garding California, Arizona, Texas or
Mexico, and the long limit, low rate
round-trip tickets, sold to principal
points. the various routes via which
the tickets can be purchased, or re-
gardfng one way first and second-class
rates, through sleeping car lines,
frst-class and tourist, call upon or ad-
dress w. G. Neimyer. GenI Western
Agent, Southern Pacific Co., 23s
Clark St, Chicago; w. H. Connor,
Coml Agent, Chamber Commerce
Bldg. Cincinnati. Ohio. or w. ]. Berg,
Trav. Pass. Agt., 220 Ellicott So. Buff
falo n. Y
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
A Preeaa,,ou for El,ctrio worker.

1t is said that the employees engaged
in the tending of dynamos and other
electrical machinery in certain cleo
tric light and power stssion are ordered
TO keep one hand in their trousers pock-
ct as they go about their work. This
lessons the danger of their. making
contact and thus giving the current
from live" source the chance of
passing through the body. And the
mere fact that one hand is temporarily
out of commission serves as a constant
reminder Of the ever-present danger,
familiarity with which so often engen-
ders carelessness.
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
Bright outlook.

La Porte, Texas. is now attracting
the attention of the business men of
the United States and during 1900
great interest will be manifested In 1t.
Owing to an advantageous natural To-
cation it is destined to enjoy growth
in commercial manufacturing and
shipping interests which millions Of
dollars in advertising and years of en-
ergetic promotion could not give it
were 1t not SO favored by nature. Men
OF affairs with large experience in the
upbuilding of cities are predicting a
future for La Porte which II but half
realized will make 1t the greatest sea-
port on the Gulf of Mexico and indeed
one OF the principal seaports OF the
United States as well as city of great
Importance in the manufacturing, rail-
road and commercial world. 1t is at
the head of Galveston Bay in the cele-
brated coast country of Texas and has
summer and winter climate which
makes it resort for travellers the year
round. The farming land surrounding
1t is as fine as any in the United
States.
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
what Made the Admirnl weep

Thrice during the two days given to him
Dewey wept. First, when he was pre-
sented with the flag that once foated over
Frarragut. Second. when. during the ma
val parade he loked from the Olympia
over the great assemblage of vessels
He then seemed to realize for the first
lime the profound character of the feel
ng which he had inspired; Several times
ne raised his handkerchief to his eyes
and the men who had known him for the
greater part of his career said they had
aeyer before seen MIN so moved. Third
when he suddenly came into view Of the
100 school children on the great stand in
I'd street. The children had grouped
themselves In blue letters fifteen feet
high, forming the word Dewey on a
white. ground. Led by Frank Damrosh.
hey Joined in a mighty chorus as the pro-
session passed. Dewey halted in front of
the stand and stood up. hat in hand, bow
ing MS gratitude For a few moments
he stood thus. bareheaded. the tears trick
ing down his face.-Gflson willetts in
Leslie's Weekly.
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
sa@s@ooeoo
! The Christmas Rose !?
es.e9e.3ceeeeoeo.,s = z

Il was Christmas eve. The air was
frosty. Mems boot heels made the
snow creak under them as they passed
with quick tread. There was a rum
bic OF carriage wheels a raoid hurry
inE tread of thousands OF feet IN the
crowded thoroughfare Of the great
city.
And amid all this Christmas activity
Philip Meredith walked with an acrId
and indehnable pain at his heart. He
was as strangely ineongruuus amid the
Joy. the color. the brillIaney Of this
festival eve as skeleton at feast
He made a strenuous effort to forget.
he had told himself that the coming
o. this anniversary should not over
E'Aeim him with that agony Of recol-
lection which he knew down In his in
Hermost soul he could not endure. For
cars the approaching holiday had fiiled
him with an unackuowledged terror.
!. was the first Christmas he had
apent without her, without Mirabel.
AMI. telling himself that he would for
Eet. that he would not remember, he
strdghtyay remembered with the in
unate adelity OF pain all that could
wound him now.
4 breath OF fragrant air from cut
horist'S shop made him turn his head
for moment. and as be looked he saw
foTSe;-me-nots. The sight gave him a
parg He recalled the morning they
had frst met 1t was a morning In
spring. fresh with innoeenee--one of
Aoae mornings thA, yet dawn on the
world to evoke Images OF prirnordiai
daybreaks when the world was young,
Her eyes we're biue-blus like the for
gst-me-nots- Then. less than year
later. they were we'd. and the one
Christmas they had spent together
had seemed 10 him more exquisite In
i;s perfect happiness than the one on
the plains OF Judea could have been to
the sacpherds Then came misery;
scarcely had the echo OF the Christmas
bells died away in the air than that
ntsi episode had occurred that had
parted them. Il arose in a tribe. as
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
Use Plenty of Paper and Cards.

No child of today would consider a
present half a present-except. OF
course. those that Santa Claus with
his own hands hangs upon tree or
thrusts into stocking-unless it were
hidden in manifold paper wrappinss at
the bottom of a box with bright col
ored Christmas card lying on top of it.
Anyone accustomed to being with chill
dren will appreciate the pleasure that
the accessories of their Christmas gifts
give them. Every scrap of ribbon, the
tiniest card, the very scraps of bright
wrapping paper, are all boarded. and
used somewhere for decoration. The
little girl makes sashes OF the ribbons
and dresses for her paper dolls OF the
tissue wrappings, while the cards serve
as priceless works of art on the walls
of her playhouse. ~
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
PLAN TO SUPPLY SERVANTS.
Girls VIII BE Sent to Homes at Hour Rates
In Response to all. by Wire.

In Response to AL, by Wire.
The American district servant girl
has been invented in New York. The
consumer rings a call and n servant
at once arrives and begins sweeping
the house or doing other work at the
rate of 20 cents an hour, The name of
the concern that invented this plan is
the Household Economical Association.
1t will begin supplying girls to custom
ers November 18th from what it calls
its ''wage-earners section
The servants who need work will
study in the school of household arts
between calls. For small fee experts
will teach them how to cook The
girls who join the wage-earners' sec
tion will receive life, accident and
sickness insurance policy. Three places
are guaranteed day to each American
district servant girl. The places must
be within easy walking distance.
Employees pay n fee of So to join the
association, which gives them the right
TO the service of one class of girls, such
as cooks. For each other call the en-
ployer must pay an additional fee of
81.
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20

The B. G o. R. R. has just placed
an order for 43,500 tons of S5 pound
steel rail for delivery in 1900. The
contract price is about SO per ton or
81 per cent more than the Receivers
paid for rail during the time they had
charge of the property. OF the total
amount just ordered the B. & o. proper
will get $4,000 tons, the B. & o. S. w.
1880, the Pittsburg and Western
1000. and the Cleveland Terminal and
Valley 1000.
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
Don't Give nerrudSlngly.

No loyeless gifts, no gifts that are
given to satisfy convention or gruding-
ly, should dishonor the day of love,
and when your Christmas list is cut
down to this limit you have pruned
away all the germs of weariness and
anxiety, and left only the joy of CO.
operation in blessed lovenaking
which involves the world. II your
powers are limited to leaving at a
friends door a bunch of holly tied
with a bit of bright ribbon and {. little
card of greeting. you have still had
your share in the pleasure giving and
dispensing of good will toward men; I"
and If you have but bestowed some
rosy apples for the children and a
pound of tea for the grandmother, you
have lightened the hearts of the poor.
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20

arul; her clothing was that of a gen
tiewoman; she had all the marks Of
rehnement, albeit with certain signs Of
toh, but every mark that could iden-
aiy her had been carefully clipped
rom her garments. All night silva
tne destroyer had hovered near her.
Yet he passed her by. and in the early
hours of the morning she revived and
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
,,1IIrhtins . succesa

1 'lnaI electric lighting has proved
M success In Curlsruhe. capital
r+,nd duchy of Baden, a town
In inhabitants. The electric
Eoyks has paid a big annual divi-
1 "A the directorate has Just de-
|,hSt he profits warrant an en-
m, of the works at an expense
|s0 marks (Si19,00ol.
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
rho Cause of chapped Hands.

Much Of the discomfort experienced
from chapped hands in cold weather is
due to washing with Inferior soap, the
ingredients being poisonous to the
skin. 1t is therefore important to have
pure soap. II warm rain water and
Ivory soap are used in washing the
hands. they will be smooth and white
at all seasons. ELIZA R. PARKER.
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
THE CHRISTMAS ISSUE

OF the Lake Shore Book OF Trains is
something entirely out OF the ordinary
in the way of railroad literature and
will be of interest to all. Copy will be
sent to any address on receipt Of 2-cent
stamp.-F. NJ. Byron. G.. w. A., Chi
cago; A. ]. Smith, G. P. a., Cleve-
land.
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
a.. r,nemrItrr Inrcntlen.

kastician has proven that the In
q of the typewriter has given
Lmept TO 100000 people, but he
4 state how many caees OF weak
e. n has Induced. All people of
kary occupation need Hostetter's
Irh BItters- It helps nature to
r. strain which ensues from CON
tnt.
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20

that pale couch with sudden vigor-
her eyes were bright-every trace of
illness left her. 81 must go to him."
she repeated. time and again. The doc
tors came and looked at her and then
conferred in a low tone with the nurse.
"She may CO." they said.
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20

z,ys a watts dinner THANKSGIVING
60 r.,Tpss dirnef.ss a. 81. 10 ave
, Al. 5rd ave Old bschslors,r
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
The Latest Devices for Swift Luxurious
Trayel

East and West, are found on Union Pa
cific trains. The best line for Kansas
City Omaha, St. Louis, Chicago, st. Paul.
San Francisco and the Pacific Northwest.
Ticket Office, 9i1 nth street.
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20

s-r your Catarrh OF Cold In Head.
ErIag Raftn- All druggists refund
ia II fails to relieve &c and soc,
The Lamar register., 1899-12-20
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Ny wife ~ss trozbied ~ish
Lis7-lzzsrsf fsagrs 90 ser I.ssY fer
sirg JasSt. oae day l thsasht
p Agr Ayers Cherry rectDszl
sIvrd TIE Ese Of my SISTER after
he Sozf5rs bad ali given her spto
b. So ! Purchased two bodies
- }; cErsd ny uife eonpisteiy.
D. took oaiy one ba,iie 10 cure my
sissz. SO y1s see thaf ihfee bot.
|as loas dollar ezrhi saved tao
lTzg We al seaa yoa Our ksari.
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