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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-20

The Connecticut Legislature. which is TO adjourn
this week. has passed two acts which will affect
cycling within the borders Of the State One re-
qulres all vehicles used for the transportation OF
merchandise to have wide tires. All such vehicles
are to be equipped before July l, 1902 Most States
treat the lantern problem in local way. Not so
in Connecticut Governor Lounsbury has just
signed an act requiring the of lamps Of suf-
fcent Illuminating power to be visible two hum
dred feet from hour after sunset to one hour
before sunrise on all rubbertred vehicles. lnfrac-
ton Of this law subjects the guilty ore to hne OF
e. Referring To bicycles specifically, the law pro-
yldes that a person arrested for violation OF any
law relating to their may be released from Gus
tody By leaving his wheel a pledge. II there
has been failure. to comply with the law through
accident the volatOr will be released from the
penalty upon presenting proof The law, az II
leads would include styles Of baby carriages. IL
IS generally thought, however. that In the enforce
ment OF the law the perambua or Will be ignored
The enactment will go into effect thirty days after
the adjournment Of the Legislature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-20
CYCLING.
NOTHING DONE AS YET REGARDING A,
WHEELWAY OVER THE BRIDGE.
BICYCLE LEGISLATION IN CoNNBCTICUT-DEA1--
ERs DISCUSSING THE sIDE-LINE PRoPo-
SITION-sUNDAY RACING IN
NEWARK NOTE

NEWARK-NOTES
Organized wheelmen and others who are not or
gsnized continue to await the pleasure OF the Of
ficials OF the Brooklyn Bridge regarding a wheel
way that structure. The representatives from
the different associations in this district when seen
yesterday said that az far az they knew nothing
had been done yet by the Bridge officials. Milo NJ.
Bedding. jr.. the chief consul OF the League OF
American Wheemen for this State admitted that
he had received a letter from Bridge Commissioner
Shea saying that Engineer Martin re-
turned TO the city the plan submitted by the
wheelrnen would be shown TO him. II not init
mated when Mr.. Martin would return. While It is
reasonably safe to ride n bicycle over the Bridge
at night or Sunday. when traffic is light 1t is
at best most uncomfortable jaunt The APP
proaches both sides OF the river getting
worse each day and the roadway on the Bridge
proper, except between the tracks. Is not much
better. The Belgian blocks the approaches are
merely a series OF hills and hollows. over which
Eight vehicles and bicycles bump along TO the In
tense discomfort Of riders and drivers. ne road
way the Bridge itself is also worn away in
ridges and ruts. and repairs needed badly.
With the conditions they are II Is small won
der that wheelmen giving the Bridge wide
berth AS II Is at present IL Is no place TO ride
bicycle under any conditions. Between the car
tracks II is fairly ridabe. but the timid wheelman,
who prefers TO take no chance OF being run down
by a trolley car, thinks that the roadway Itself
should be put in rdable condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-20

The Otsego Golf Club where the Central New
York championship is to be decided on July o. 7
and 8 has two excellent links. at the head OF
Otsego Lake with playing length OF hfty-eght
hundred yards and the other on the outskirts or
Cooperstown used as an annex course.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-20
Sporting Goods.

DowMAN CYCLE STORES. 800 Broadway. sth Ave
- cor 5Gth 81, and III W. i25th st-cleyelAnd al
Ees;herstole Cycles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-20

stewards were slightly dazed because an owner, at
heavy expense to himself had done what they
the turf long but he has invested large amounts
and has done all he could to improve the breed OF
horses. II the Jockey Club should take any action
adverse TO Mr.. Clark, and Mr. Clark should care
Club take % % N sssns1 ns ofy
is likely that strong effort will be made at Albany
ent turf trust is based The Jockey Club is not
truly representative body. and its stewards are
RseS IN this State is not on ' the WRoe more
honest than IT was ten years ago. and in. no way
in practice ten years ago, while the starting in
1898 and 1899 has been far worse than It was ten
years ago Then why should not racing be thrown
open to fun. fair and free competition? Why
some Of whom own neither racetracks nor large
stables? Why is II that William {. Whitney and
stables, have no voice in turf management while
Frank Hitchcock and Andrew Miller are mighty
turf potentates and racing kaisers?
That is question which will be put to the Legis-
lature next winter.
ting track near Yonkers. That track can be
changed into a running course at small , expense
Perfect weather attracted many persons 70
sheepshead Bay The prosramme ihat hppS TIfbl
drawals were so numerous as TO make the actua d
much discussion about the starter, the barrier the
stewards and racing in general ..,
ra May by 4anPhs RIGyfG IN Simply N"
ing the field opposed TO her. She won IN a cahleI,
the arsf race at six furlongs. in il3 - Imp
Admiration and May Hampstead are a credit TO to
their between the three AT Welshts IoT
age at a mile would prove lively contest
Pierre Loriard made the selling race for TWO,
year-olds interesting by bidding up MAMMA 70
s. 500 Manvia entered to be sold Tor NV
Peter WINNER gave the customary - wheh Mt
Lorillard reached his limit and retained the My
for 5. S. Brown. =,
The last race was exciting struggle j. ~
McDonalds Central Trust won II after desperate
finish with David Gideons Intrusive.
The summaries follow:
FIRST RACE-For three year-olds and upward 300
added penalties and allowances six furiongs on 'he
maj" Betting
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-06
A MINE HERO.

Heber Franklin, a young man employ
ed at the Clerk Creek mine, is as much
a hero as any man who ever braved death
on the battlefield, says the Salt Lake Her.
aid. Franklin sought not glory, but to
save a human life. There was a fire in
the mine. The men We're called out.
Then they were about to shut off the air
in order to stop the flames. when it was
learned that a lone miner was working
deer in the mine beyond the point where
the fire started and was then raging with
growing strength. Here is the story Of
the subsequent events:
Foreman Thomas Immediately called
for volunteers to go with him into the
mine to rescue the man. Several at
tempts were made by different ones, but
they were driven back by the flames, and
the cry of "Powder!" caused a hasty re-
treat. Finally Heber Franklin, a young
man whose work keeps him OF the out
side, aid 81 will CO." And accompany
ing Foreman Thomas ne pressed on
through the fire and found the man work.
ing away tamping a hole, entirely I'M
conscious of the danger threatening him.
They succeeded in getting out of the mine
safely, when the fan was shut of and
the dip closed up. The rescue was an act
of great bravery on the part of Franklin.
as his work kept him on the outside and
he was ~unacquainted with the exact lay
of the land inside, and the danger of suf-
! location from black damp was great. He
! was the only man of the many standing
by whose nerve did not desert him. 1t is
! stated upon good authority that 10 min
! utes more of lost time would have re-
! suited in the death of the miner who was
| at work and possibly a great loss to the
company, as the supply of air could not
be cut off while there was m hope of
| rescue, t his woul have ended to
feed the flames.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-06
AN OU7POURiNC or THE PEOPLE.

Advices from all parts Of the state
indicate that the forthcoming celebra-
ton to be held in Butte, in honor of the
returning volunteers, will be participated
in by the largest gathering Of people
that ever assembled in Montana. Be-
ing a welcome extended by the people
of the state, those in sympathy with it
will, if possible, make it a point to be
present. A phenomenal outpouring of
the people is promised. and a celebration
of great and enduring Interest will be
held.
The parade, embracing the volunteers
as the guests of honor, the grand army Of
the republic, n a large number of So
cieties and associations, promises to be
a spectacle hat no patriotic Montanian
can afford to miss. The oratory, the
gigantic bonfire on the summit of Big
Butte, the spectacular displays. and the
fireworks, all go toward making up a
day that will be long remembered In the
history Of the state. Butte will put on
it's best bib and tucker and welcome
everybody with q smile.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-06
FRIDAY, OCTOBER s. 1899.
MCNTANA,S BRlCADiER.

Last evening the Inter Mountain had
paper to the promotion Of Col
onel Harry c.. Kessler to the rank of
brigadier general. Though this paper is
habitually first before the public with the
most important OF each days news, it
took special pleasure in announcing the
great honor that had come to our state
through the Well merited promotion of
one of it's most distinguished sons. 1t
had long been the hope of patriotic Mon
tanians hat the splendid record made
by our volunteers, under the leadership
of Colonel Kessler, would receive from
the government a recognition that had
been honestly won.
In signing the commission which en-
titles our fellow citizen to the star of a
brigadier general, President Mckinley
has not only recognized his personal
worth as a man. his standing as a citi,-
zen and his merits as a military leader,
but he conferred a badge Of honor upon
III pray DOyS II So NdlldullN sustained
the hardships of a hare fought campaign,
and upon the state from which they hail.
1t is an honor in which every citizen Of
Montana can share, for it is most worth
lily bestowed upon a man who has honest
ly won the distinction it implies.
General Kessler is the veteran Of two
wars. He served in the war Of the re-
bellion as a first lieutenant, laying the
foundation for the honors which We're to
come to him in ripper years with wider
service for his country and his flag. The
Inter Mountain extends its congratula-
tions to General Kessler. to the First
Montana volunteers, and to the citizens
of this imperial commonwealth on the
advent of the new star that will shine
with untarnished luster in the history
of an honored son.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-06
THE CHARGES AGAINST WH/7ES/DE.

Something of a sensation has been
issuance of a warrant for the arrest of
Mr.. Fred Whiteside. on the charge of
having attempted to bride the deputy
county clerk and recorder of Flathead
county. last fall, to permit him to ex-
anime the election returns that were in
the custody of that office. 1t is claimed
that Mr.. Whiteside offered the deputy
$1,000 for that privilege.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. White
side was a candidate for state senator,
the election returns, as reported when
the polls closed, placing the outcome Of
the election in doubt. The official count
ave Mr.. Whiteside his seat, blu later on
a senatorial investigation removed him
and seated his opponent, Mr.. Geiger. If
the charge now made against Mr.. White
side. by Deputy Clerk Folk, be true. the
motive will, of course, be found in the pc
culiar political conditions thai hen ex-
listed.
'iC lain men Ar III nlSn
feather over the disclosure and the case
against Mr.. Whiteside will doubtless be
pushed to the extreme, unless a compro-
mise is effected under which opposition
to the seating of Mr.. w. A. Clark is with
drawn. Whatever may be the facts in
the case brought against Mr.. Whiteside,
it is only fair play to give him the bene-
fit of the doubt and to assume that he
is suiitless of the crime Of attempted
bribery until the offence is proven. 1t
would be just as unfair to PREJUDICE
NV. Whiteside, under the awful accu-
sat.on brought against him, as it was
to assume that Senator Clark was en-
gagged in that sort Of work before an in
cuIpating fact had been laid before an
Intelligent public.
1t was easy to try Mr.. Clark in the
newspapers. find him guilty an execute
him on the pillory. long before any evil
dence tending to show guilt on his part
was attainable. 1t will be equally easy
to employ the same tactics on Mr.. White
side-and equally unjust. In both
cases a motive for wrong doing can be
1ound by those who are searching for
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-06
TOO HOT TO DISTINGUISH.

Memphis Scirnitar: A well-known
Mississippi farmer will have cause 10 re-
membe his recent visit % Memphis. He
stopped in a wellknown cafe, and among
other things ordered a sirloin steak. 4
bottle of tabasco sauce was on the taS1c
ana installing it for catsup he spread
it quite lavishly on the steaN and settled
dow to enjoy the meal. He cut off a
big piece, but no sooner a it struck
his mouth than he began to feel like his
tongue was on fire. He twisted and
turned, and soon a the eyes Of every
one in the dining hall fastened on him.
me more he twisted and screwed his
got. He could stand it no longer. and
race the hotter the steak in his mouth
reaching up his hand he jerked out the
burning bite, threw it on the floor, and i N
a very dramatic way exclaimed, Now.
d you, b1aze!"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-06
such thing. provided self interest on the

such thing. provided self interest on the
part of each led to dishonesty of action.
But an accusation affecting the per-
sonal integrity and standing Of any men
is too serious a proposition to be accepted
on the strength of prejudice and in de-
fault of proof. 1t follows, that public
sentiment respecting the guilt of Mr..
Whiteside can with perfect propriety be
held in abeyance until he shall have been
accorded a fair and impartial trial under
the law. The fact cannot be overlooked
that he is a natural target for his party
enemies, and as such will suffer all that
implacable hatred can inspire.
He must finally stand or fall on the
merits Of the case brought against him,
lust as Mr.. Clark will stand or fall as
the outcome of the case that is to be
brought against him in the senate of
the United States. 1t is not the making
of an accusation against either of these
men. but the proving of 1t. that must be
taken into account by a just. impartial
and discriminating public. Both men
should invite the fullest and freest inves-
tigation into the charges preferred
against them, by the respective ribunal
in which they are shortly to appear
The one mistake which neither of them
could live down. in view of all that has
been said and done, would be the indirect
confession re Uui]t which U-n1l1 ha I'M
piled by a compromise through which
neither Of them would be compelled to
make answer to their accusers. Matters
have gone too far for anything of thai
kind to be patiently tolerated by a kind
and indulgent public.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-06
now the GOVERNOR saw IT.

When the question of annexins Hawaii
/ was before the public, Governor Smith
| announced himself as an eXpanslonlst;
but as all his sins were burnt and purged
year. when he took off the robes of popu-
; lism and donned the uniform of democ
racy, it is perhaps unfair to contrast his
views in the past with his opinions at
cellency now appears to be as ardently
in favor of contraction as he formerly
was of expansion. Strange as it may
seem he thinks more of Aeuinaldo than
he did of Queen Lii. With the rights of
the latter staring him in the face, he was
an eXpansionist; with the demands of
the former sounding in his ear. he be-
came an anti-expansionist.
But it does not signify much as to
what the governors views are on the ex-
pansion issue. provided he does not make
it a point to misrepresent the views Of
others. This he tries to DO in a round
about way il an interview published in
the Helena Independent. since his return
from San Francisco. Asked if he found
the sentiment of the regiment favorable
to the policy of expansion, he said:
They are not saying anything for pub
LEGATION just now, but | dOn't believe they
are in favor of it. Indeed, | am satisfied
that it Will be found that nine out of ten
are opposed to it. The views of the sol
diers will, to a reasonable degree, affect
the attitude of the people of the state.
How much, it is difficult at this time to
say.
If his eXcellency found the boys We're
not saying anything for publication Just
now" from what does he draw the con-
clusion that nine out of ten of them are
opposed to expansion? Did he run around
surreptitiously getting private tips? BY
what right does the governor make such
a broad assumption? Did nine out of ten
confidentially assure him that they OPP
pose the policy Of expansion, or did he
make such a statement merely for politi-
cal effect?
His idea that 1.-The views of the soldiers
will, to a reasonable degree, affect the at
titude of the people of this state" would
seem to indicate, when coupled with his
nine out Of ten declaration, tina his
chief mission to San Francisco was tc
affect attitudes. Either that, or he is
guessing at the sentiment Of the volun
teers. Possibly, however, the expansion
to which the mine out of ten referred
to has nothing to do with the Philippine
propOsitlon-it may mean that they dc
not believe in expanding a democratic
state administration over into another
term.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-06
THE MEMORY OF MOTHER.
(Atlanta Journal.)


I never heal the lovely sound
OF sweet birds singing neal the mound
Where two gentle hands lie cold
In the silent graves enfold.
That l do not sigh and weep
Ger the thought that she must sleep
Forever in that chilly bed
In the lone chamber of the dead.
And I never see the light
OF the silvery stars of night
Shedding DER the hills a CLEAN,
Making things look like a dream,
That I do not see her face.
And her form of winning grace,
Rising. shining in the light
That glows around her grave so bright
And I never feel the breeze
That waves the blossoms on the trees
By that lone and dreary hill
Where her sacred hands lie still,
That I do not feel the breath
From her lips now cold in death
Her gentle lips of crimson hue,
Now pale beneath the midnight dew.
And I never feel the touch
Of mem'ry's hand I low so much,
That hand to me so fondly dear,
Whose touch is sweetest love and care
That I do not feel a pain
That her dear hands ne'er again
Shall press this bosom while she lies
So still beneath the midnight skies.
And I never hear the flow
OF music. soft and low,
Which kind Nature sings to me
While I sit beside her knee,
That l do not hear the swelling
Of mothers voice gently telling
OF the tender love she bore for me
Ere she was laid by the Congaree.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-06
SPANISH OFFICERS REWARDED.

Spanish army officers are receiving
honors and rewards on a lavish scale.
Notwithstanding their i'll success in the
war. 1t is said that the honor list for the
campaign will contain the names of be-
tween 500 n 600 officers. For their ser
vices in Cuba in 1896 and the following
year 50 generals. 1882 other officers and
$50 non-commissioned officers have been
rewarded.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-06
WORK ON THE ETHEL TOWER.

The Eiffel lower is being put in read
mess for the exposition. 1t is to be given
a coat of enamel paint in five shades.
graded from monochrome on the sum-
NIT to deep orange on the pedestal. Two
coats will be applied, for which nearly so
tons of enamel will be required.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-06

Washington Star: IT hope you are
one or the people who can keep cool in
the presence of danger"
Il am answered the man who wanted
a place as a private Waterman.
Have you ever demonstrated it?'
Il have, 1 noce came near being drown
ed in a skating pond"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-06
KEPT BY OLD PENS,

At Munich there is a hospital which is
supported by the sale of old
steel pens and nibs collected from all
parts of Germany. They are made into
watchsprings, knives and razors.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23
DeWoy's Diplomacy.

Admiral Dewey recently contracted
with native to carry stuff from shore to
the Olympia, The boatman, after doing
his duty, dressed himself ia the latest
European fashion to visit the admiral
silk hat, white shirt, cravat, cuffs, etc
When he presented his bill, Dewey re.
marked that there were numerous over.
charges which he could not pay. The
(reighter captain protested. Dewey po.
litely replied that he would pay the orig.
inal bill, nothing more. Mistaking the
quiet manner of the admiral as an ad.
mission Of wrong. the freighter became
insulting in his manner. With a slight
movement of the head. the admiral re-.
marked to the orderly: "Drop that man
overheard" And in a minute the plug
hat was floating in Cavite bay, while the
insolent native was squirting salt water
and swimming to bis vessel.-Ex.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23
OratOrical Contest,

The local oratorical contest of the uni
versity Saturday night drew gooc
crowd and the Presbyterian church wa:
packed. The contest was pronounced
to be one of the best ever held. The
winners of the three first places and the
speakers who will represent the univer
sity in the contest with Denver mex
month were Chester E. Smedley. Den.
yer, w. o. Peterson. Pu. bio, and J
Vaughan Sickman, Boulder.
4. The speakers with their subjects were
as follows Wilson L Turman, evil.
liam the Silent Chester E. Smedley
"Mirabeau:" w. O. Peterson. "Farming;;'
J. Vaughn Sickman. The Constitutional
Crisis of $780," Paul w. Lee, THE Strug
GLE" and Willard P. Hatch, THE De
fender of the Constitution" The pro.
gram was given pleasant variety by the
Philharmonic club.
The board of Judges were: Though,
and composition-Prof. John Gardiner
Or. Fred:Hellems, Rev. w. Robson Not
man; delivery-Dr. Chas. S. Palmer
Prof. Henry Fulton and Prof A. A. Reed
Daily camera., 1899-01-23
&0n(I] Question
S|l| Unsettled
GERMANY WOULD HOG.
Tho Division Favored by Germany Wonld
Give Unequal Advantage.


Give Unequal Advantage.
Washington. Jan. 23-The Samoan
question is still the all absorbing topic
with the administration. The results of
the critical condition are such that it is
nearly certain that steps will be taken to
ratify the Berlin treaty. 1t is believed
that Germany would like to secure di.
vision of the disputed territory. The
basis of the division would be to give
Upola island, upon which is Apia, to
Germany. Mehelia, where the United
States holds Pago Pago as coalng sta.
ton. to the United States, and Savail,
the northernrnost island of the group, to
Great Britain. There is little reason to
believe that such an arrangement would
be satisfactory to Great Britain even if
it were to the United States. This plan
would give Germany the only plum in
the pudding, and it is hard to see how
the other powers could be brought to
grant such concession in order to bring
about settlement.