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The times., 1899-08-06
THE FIRE CHIEF.
He Turns "A Hose on Crowd and the
Crowd Directs 1t Back on Hins.
(From the Kansas City Journal.)

From the Kansas City Journal.)
The Arkansas City Traveller" devotes q
column to a description of an actual oc-
currence down there last Sunday which is
so deliciousIy funny that nothing in popu-
lar farce comedy can begin 10 approach
il. 1t seems that a drunk had been re-
ported to the police, and, in the abSeiice OF
a hurryup wagon, one Of the FIRE depart
ment trucks was sent after him, both the
city marshal and the ire chief going
along. The drunk was loaded in and the
wagon was returning when 1T came TO
crowd In the street that had cotected
around a man who had fallen in 1T Both
the marshal and the chief got OF the va
gon to offer their assistance, and the
chief ordered the crowd TO stand back and
give the man air. This the crowd did not
do, and the ehief-Moore, by name-or-
dered the driver to lay line OF hose TO
a nearby hydrant- Then the marshal
Callahan, by name-ordered the driver 10
let the hose alone as the chief had no
right to drench the crowd. Finding the
driver would not do his bidding. Chief
Moore himself laid line OF hose. turned
on the water, and commenced TO hood tae
crowd. This angered Marshal Caliahan,
and he proceeded to handle the chief pret-
ty roughly, finally throwing him into the
was loose on the ground and was squirt
ing water on everybody with great impair
tiality, but at this point. one Wagner ran
in and picked up the hose, and the Gro Vi
shouted to him to turn IL on Chief Moore
in the wagon. This Wagner did at once,
and he was drowning the chief in good
shape when man by the name OF Blakeiy
ran up and knocked Wagner down, where
upon the crowd set on Blakeiy and gave
him licking. While this fight was gong
on the hose was once more its own mas
ter. and just then a nearby church was
dismissed and great many women came
along, only to be thoroughly dTenehed
from head to foot. About this time some
one ran over to the hydrant and turned
off the water. and the row came 20 an end
The Traveller" says the scene was one
never to be forgotten. When peace had
been restored the man with ft was
found lying in a mud hole and half drown
ed. The drunken man in the fire wagon
was in nearly the same condition More
than a hundred people. including num-
ber of fashionably dressed women. were
saturated with muddy water After the
water had been turned OF, Chief Moore.
who is a policeman also, went among the
crowd and told them to consider them
selves under arrest and TO appear before
the police Judge. Not a man appeared, and
the town is waiting TO see what Will be
done next. While the Traveller evil
IDENTIFY appreciates the ludierous nature OF
the performance, it charges that it was a
disgrace to the town.
The times., 1899-08-06
He Knew what He wanted.
From the Chicago News.)


Chicago inebriate who had never known
the choicer luxuries of life intimately was
taken in hand by a friend, given a season OF
liouor cure treatment and on his return sup
piled with money for 4 fresh start IN HE
He determined to commence with hearty
dinner So entering a weil-known restaurant
he sat down at a table and began TO study the
bill OF fare while the waiter waited for his
order.
He scanned the menu long and earnestly, but
could see nothing on it with which he was IA
miliar Suddenly he laid the card upward on
the table closed his eyes, and jabbed his fore
finger down savagey at random on the printed
list with the air of man who had made up his
mind
'.There," said he, "give me some of that"
The waiter bent down and examined the line
over which the finger rested. He looked panied.
That's Mayonnaise dressing"
"of course it is. Don't you spose ! can
read That's what I want Bring NE some OF
it."
Certainly. sir. But what do you want 1t
on?"
s'want it on. you chumpp' shouted the man
who refused to be corrected "A plate. OF
coursei What do you suppose wonted it ont
The tableclothT'
The times., 1899-08-06
CYCLING GOSSIP.
n. C. A. Receives Recruits From
Various Quarters

y. c, A. Receives Recruits From
Various Quarters.
The West End Wheel Club of Wilkes
barre, an organization of 2s9 members
and an l.. A. w club, has decided 20 pro-
mote all OF its future meets under sane
ton Of the National Cycling Association.
This decision was not reached until Tues
day night, when Capt. ]. p. Hunter dis
played to the club the entries of all the
prominent men of the path. The club
had a National Circuit L. A ". meet
scheduled for August 30 and 81, and will
simply transfer this. Four professional
events and three amateur events Will be
given, all with the most liberal prizes. In
the professional contests the onemile ma
tiopaI championship viii have $3.50, $50,
$50, and $50 for the four positions the
half mile open. SIS, $40, and SIS. the one
mile 2:l5 class $50, SIS, SIS, and $40, and
the two-mile handicap, S100, $50. $40, and
So In the amateur contests the prize
limit is exceeded in the open races. The
annual meets of the West End Wheel Club
have become so popular as TO be known
quite as well now as the old-time meets
OF the Springfield Bicycle Club, whose
place they have usurped.
The Hazelton Athletic Association has
Joined the National Cycling Association
lists. and a Grand Circuit meet Will be
held at the third mile track September 9,
at which the professionals will receive
$500 in three events and the aEateurssS135
in three events. The Athletic Association
took this action as 1t saw no other way to
gain the entrance of the stars for the
meet The professional races will include
the one-inile circuit championship. with
$50. $50, SIS, and $40; the Mammoth Vein
Handicap with 800. $50, s2e, and SO, and
q one-mile 2:15 class with $50, $50. SO, and
The times., 1899-08-06

So, For the amateurs there viii be third
mile novice race, one-mile open, with SS5,
$40, and SO, and one-mile handicap with
S35. $40. and $40. Hazelton is but 13i
miles from New York. The track IS
banked five feet in twenty and is fast and
safe. J. Potter Clark, President and Sec
retary of the club, has the assurance hat
every prominent rider will be present at
these events, having been in consultation
in New York with Chairman BateheldeT,
of the National Cycling Association Board
of Control, for several days.
There is proposed as a novelty in the
racing line a lottery handicap. For this
contest the handicap marks will be written
upon slips of paper and placed in "eeep-
tacle The men entered will deposit their
entry fee. which will be added to the purse,
In the hat and draw slip in each H.
stance That slip gives the handicap mark
of the contestant. John c. Wetmore,
handicaper of the Metropolitan district.
proposed such contest and found that
it met with the hearty approval of the
racing men.
The times., 1899-08-06
WHEEL RACING AT BOSTON.
ExerIst u. Ryan in Great Demand
for Match Races

Boston. Aug. 5.-EveTitt r. Ryan. the
WaItham lad, whose lowering Of the halE-
mile worlds amateur record Wednesday
night added much to his fame. is wanted
for match races ali over the country. He
is now being matched TO meet w. F.
X2hTenherger. Of New York, at the Berke-
ley Oval track Ia an unlimited pursuit race
and &c meet Teddy Goodwin at the Wood
side Park track In q twenty mile paced
contest. Ryan holds the paced records
The times., 1899-08-06

Senate, Of Heurich's superior beers, is fast
becoming popular People are realizing that
Heuriehs Senate is the only beer which is adapted
for a table beverage. Order a case from the
Arlington Bottling Co., phone 69i, and you
viii readily agree that no other beer can be
had which is at an equal TO Senate for table use
The times., 1899-08-06
Envfous.

Jimmy-I wish I'd a-been one of Noahs sons
Sister-WhyP
Jimmy-Just think OF spendin' forty days in
such a corln old menager:e IS that
The times., 1899-08-06
IN THE CYCLING WORLD
Great Interest in the Coming Am,
ateur National Championship.

The Forthcoming Contest at BerlSe-
ley Oval Track To Take Place
Enter the MfddIe-Dfstance Glass
Some Dark Horses That May Win.
The times., 1899-08-06
CYCLE RACING AT wALTHAM.
First MiddIe-Distance Contest to BE
Held August Is.

Waltham. Aug. 5.-The first open middle
distance contest ever run in this country
will be contested at the Waltham grand
circuit date, August 10, the Tuesday which
opens the national l. A. W. meet at Bos-
ton. This contest has six riders already
assured, and more may enter. Motor pace
Will be used for each contestant, two
motors being provided for every rider en-
tering. Harry Elkes, Tom Linton, Burns
w. Pierce, II. E. Caldwell, E. ID. Stevens,
and Joe Dcwney are the present listed con-
testants The distance viii be twenty-five
miles. In addition TO this race, the two
mile increased-point championship Will De
contested in which the first prize will be
$500 There will be a class race and
handicap for professionals and three races
fer amateurs Waltham is now the head
quarters of the prominent professional
riders Mcfarland Stevens, Munroe, and
, a small army of other riders, including
Kiser and Cooper, having come mere 10
prepare for Providence next Saturday, Fan
River. and other meets the following week,
and Waltham August 10.
Floyd Mcfarland has. in manner, re-
considered his determination not TO enter
the middle distance ranks. The lanky Cal
ifornian has made an arrangement with
| Charles w. Miller to use that riders two
motor tandems, providing he is able to
now arrange two match races with Harry
! Elkes Mcfarland and Elkes met in fif-
| teen-mile contest in San Francisco last
| spring. and Elkes was forced 10 quit at
! twelve miles. Providing such a series OF
! contests can be arranged, the entire list OF
races viii have TO come during August
and early in September. as Mcfarland is
going to the West along the grand circuit,
/ leaving Washington September II. AS il is
known that Elses is anxious TO secure the
/ contest the series will probably be settled
upon this week while Mcfarland is train
| ing at Waltham
The times., 1899-08-06

St Louis has applied for three Saturday
dates on the Grand Circuit OF the National
Cycling Association. The application has
been allowed, three dates being given in
September following the Washington meet
of September Il. Joplin, Mo-, Kansas City,
and other points in that neighborhood have
applied for middle of the week dates, and
early October dates have been requested
for other points thus filling in the month
in the West with almost straight day in
and day out racing. The Grand Circuit
reaches Washington again October IA, and
then travels southwark on what will be
known as the Southern loop, applications
having already been received by Chairman
Batchelder for meets to carry the circuit
through to November Is.
The times., 1899-08-06

The victory of Hardy Downing, the Cali
fornia champion, at Asbury Park last Sat-
urday, was the first for that rider since
his debut in the East. Downing broke
his collarbone in his first race at Ambrose
Park May 90, and has been only gradually
rounding into condition since his accident.
Freeman, his team mate, is now at his
best. and Me and Poke" believe that the
future will witness brighter times for the
team
The times., 1899-08-06

Mcfarland says: 81 have the champion
this season in Stevens. He will land the
title in 1899 just as sure as fate. When
the close of the season comes it will be
Stevens and no one else Cooper says
that this is not so, and indications point
to a contest between the pair, which will
be waged throughout the season.
The times., 1899-08-06

AS indicating the interest in a real mid.
die distance battle for the championship.
large party of New York enthusiasts will
travel to Philadelphia next Saturday to
witness the Elkes-L Linton match.
The times., 1899-08-06

Jay Eaton is now riding better than be
ever rode in his life, and Eaton is one of
the veterans of the cycle path The former
indoor king has come TO be known as the
board track king, his double victory at
Newark last Sunday having earned the
respect of every one of the prominent men.
Eaton's success is attributed to the man
ner in which he has attended to business
this season.
The times., 1899-08-06

II is rumored that Arthur Gardiner was
lately married IN Chicago. Gardiner left
for home right after his race of July 4,
and it is said he will now return 10 the
circuit.
The times., 1899-08-06

When Orlando Stevens threw his shoulder
out of joint at Asbury Park last Saturday
in his fall in heat of the half-miie ham
dicap, he threw ii out for the thirty fifth
time in his racing career. Mcfarland re-
placed it without much effort, but had to
fight off a stranger who tried to force him
away from Stevens. The stranger told Me-
Farland he was no surgeon and knew moth
ing of what he was doing.
The times., 1899-08-06

There is a universal demand that the
motors themselves be let loose we'll manned
for a contest of an hour or so on some
cycle track where such dangerous sport Will
be comparatively safe. There are now
about twenty motor pacing machines with
first-class and well trained crews. Placed
round a track on the Australian pursuit
race style at positions equally distant apart
it is thought there would result a contest
of an hours duration which would provide
almost endless amusement. The riders
themselves in such contest would have
TO be trained to fine point, as their speed
is added to that of the machine.
The times., 1899-08-06

Willie Sims has suffered from a plague of
boils, having had sixty-four within a
month. He says that his fall at Ambrose
Park, May 20, and the rosin and splinters
which he worked under his skin from con-
tact with the track, poisoned his blood
Becker has been sick in bed from blood
poisoning for two weeks now. his sickness
also being the result of fall.
The times., 1899-08-06

Owen Kimble the Kentuciian, spent the
past week at Niagara Falls, enjoying an
outing
The times., 1899-08-06

Steam pace is no longer wanted by meet
promoters Eddie McDuffee, the hero of
four rank fiascos, insists upon using his
steam driven machine III match race,
and, what is more, demands guarantee
win or lose, and will not guarantee himself
TO finish the race. l.. A. w. promoters
were forced to disappoint their people in
four instances, and n. c. A. prosoters will
take no chances even for the first time.
The times., 1899-08-06

AT no track in this country is there as
lively interest in a novice race as at Walls
burg Sixty amateurs enter almost weekly
there for the quarter mile novice race.
The entry fee is ST. and the prizes for the
contest list is $50, so that the promoter
hardly comes out at the wrong end. These
contests of a lap or quarter of mile are
among the hottest contested at the meet.
The time has been wonderfully fast 1t is
seldom that the stand is not wrought up
TO a high pitch in each heat.
The times., 1899-08-06

Tom Cooper, when asked why he did not
challenge Bald said: Now, what's the use
of that kind of talk. I'm satisfied to go
right along and compete for the money in
open competition. OF course, if a race pro-
moter wants special race and puts up
a purse for Eddie and myself, l will ride
him, but there's no use of talking it over
beforehand. That does the sport no good,
in my estimation"
The times., 1899-08-06

Racing men have discovered comfort
able addition to their circuit equipment,
which is nothing more than a pneumatic
pillow This they carry in the cycle trunk,
and art each race meet initiate and place it
at the head of their couch. 1t is cool and
comfortable and fills long-felt want Oc-
casionally there is added to the items of
interest along the circuit pillow fight,
when these inflated rubber bags go dancing
round the training quarters as though pos
sessed. ztss'
The times., 1899-08-06

1t was the general opinion OF the pro-
fessional racing men that Eddie Bald hard
ly rode at his best Oh Sunday. Yet Bald
was all out at the finish. The racing men
universally thought that Bald would stand
no show at all against the best of them.
Bald may take up this statement. which
was made in all good faith by the men,
not one OF whom but expressed regret over
the backward slide taken by the old-time
champion. Eddie was popular with all on
the circuit, and should he decide to return
and fight 1t out for the championship, his
return will be welcomed by every one of
the men against whom he must compete
George Collett and w. +. Wahrenberger
will meet on August II In a best-two-in u
three rnile match race, in which the first
heat Will be paced, the second mile par-
suit, and the third to be decided by toss
of coin. The race is scheduled for Man
haitian Beach, where Wahrenberger de-
feated Kramer, the present amateur cham
p:on in similar series of contests Col
lett meets Wahrenberger the same way
and expects 10 win.
The times., 1899-08-06

The rowing men Of the Coiutnpia Atu-
letic Club are pleased over the announce
ment that the eight-oared shell which was
sent to Waters & Sons for repairs, VIII De
returned In about fortnight WIN
! this boat again available regular practice
by candidates for the big junior crew VIII
be had
Regularity and earnestness in practice
coupled with ability will aid in securing
seat in the crew.
A crew which looks very likely ana
which has been out several times ana
seems to have speed and which VIII come
when the steady swing is acquired rows:
Hecox, stroke, Fowler, Z; Whss0s o.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-24

u. Linney, of North Carolina, furnishes
banjo prelude.
1.-THE stake is great and the game 3
close one. Those who win it will carry
off the presidency. Invective, metaphor
imagery, eloquence, rhetoric. sarcasm and
Unique sayings may do fine work. but
the real work will require speeche>
Astounding in facts, logic and close argu,
ment- speeches convincing as well as al
Turing. The conditions must bring new
men to the front. The atmosphere is
clear and stars of the first magmitud
are in demand. A few are already twin
king on THE horizon. The trend of events
may send them to the zenith. An aero
lite may fly athwart the milky way and
shoot downward toward the horizon a
any time, leaving train of sparks in it,
wake. but it will quickly drop into dark
ness and be lost!
Certain is it there are great Time
ahead. The national theater is open,
the curtain is raised, the orchestra i,
playing ard the actors are in the green
room, waiting their cues. The Amer
can people are the spectators, and the
players will be awarded applause or hiss
es, according to their deserts"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-24
Golf on the Local Links.

On Wednesday last was completed
the first series of games for match
play ON the grounds of the Raleigh Golf
Club.
BY the small number who participated
it was greatly enjoyed, and the keen
rivalry displayed encouraging the best
efforts has raised the class of play here
considerably 1t is to be regretted that
more general interest is not taken in
the game. Those who play testify to
their growing enthusiasm and to the
fact that those who have not entered the
lists are missing a splendid opportunity
for pleasure exercise and health.
Ttere were three separate contests in
last weeks play.
One for the ladies' singles, another for
mems singles. and the third a foursomes
contest Miss Mary Turner was winner
of the ladies' prize with a good score for
the eighteen holes. Miss Minnie Tuck
or made a brilliant start but had to
withdraw on account of absence from the
city. Miss Hinsdale came ont second.
Mr.. Shepherd won the mems prize with
the score of 1913. closely followed by
Messrs. Decker and Robinson with scores
Of lis and Ia respectively. Miss Turn
or and Mrs. Decker captured the four
sorne prize, in which contest cup is
awarded. Their score was 100. There
will be a challenge for this cup in the
early spring.
The club is under deep obligations to
Col. Cameron for his generosity in donat-
ing the privilege of the grounds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-24
A GOOD CUSTOM.
How the Tabernacle Baptist Church
Helps the Poor.

For many years the Tabernacle Sun
day school of this city has made th>
helping of the poor a prominent feature
of their Christmas exercises, and this
year they will undertake to do NOR.
along this line than ever. They VIII hold
reception all Christmas day at the
church, where a committee will receive
all gifts of food, clothing or money that
may be sent for distribution among tho
poor. They especially solicit
clothing and food and they sill person
ally attend to the distribution of the
same to those who need and are worthy
Of help. They can use garments Of
any kind for children or grown people.
and where necessary they make them
over to fit. These gifts are hot confined
to the poor of the Tabernacle congrega-
ton, hut is bestowed WITH rever worthy
need is found. This is a good work in
which all are invited to take a parr. Re
member this committee ami lheE "a;
Your turkey.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-24
HORNER SCHOOL.

To the Editor: 1t is with much graft
fication and pride that, in reviewing the
work of the fall session, we can make
such favorable report to our patrons.
The moral tone of the student body
has been far above the average. The
unusual interest taken in athletics has
not only improved the physical condition
OF our boys, but has almost entirely re,
moved all friction between teacher and
pupil in maintaining discipline. Our
cadets have shown to a remarkable de-
gree desire to please their teachers in
department and work, and their asso-
citation is friendly and cordial.
AS principal of the school, i take
pleasure in stating that the responsibility
of maintaining good morals among the
students has at no time weighed heavily
upon me this year, though our school has
been full. This fact is to great ex-
tent due to the extraordinary fine set OF
boys in the school.
That our work may be resumed with
out hindrance after the holidays, parents
are urged to return their sons January
2, ready for work 8 n. m. January 3.
Nothing is more demoralizing to studi-
GUS habits than the irregularity III re-
turning after the holidays.
Wishing you happy Christmas,
am,
Yours truly,
j. C. HORNER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-24
Money Not Yet Easy.

In a special letter sent out yesterday
Henry Clews, of New York, had this
to say of the financial situation:
at this writing the market is fun
Of unfavorable rumorS, many of which
have no foundation. During the coming
week further stringency III money would
cause no surprise, owing to dividend
preparations; but after we fairly get into
the month of January the financial at
mosphere should begin to brighten. Gen
eral conditions are sound. and New
York appears to be the storm centre,
reports from the West showing that the
disturbance here has had little or no
effect. For the present, however, we
advise buying only on the sharp breaks
and selling on the rallies Certain large
operators have been forced to liqudate.
so that they are now relieved of their
heavy burdens and the situation is real
" the better for it; still continue how
ever to urge extreme conservatism in
marginal buying"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-24
SOLD FOR $500 A FRONT FOOT.
Raleigh Real Estate Trebled in Value
in Last Three Years.

The Dughi store, on Fayetteville street.
between the Citizens National Bank and
the Bobbitt Wynne drug store, was sold
yesterday at auction.
1t was bid in by Mr. +. p Maynard,
for Mr.. w. w. Vass. trustee, at $S,015.
Mrs. f. A. Woodland, of Wilson. who
owns the Bobhitt-Wynne store, was also
Il bidder for the property. through her
brother, Mr.. VIII Robbins. Her high
est bid was $500.
This property is seventeen feet front
and runs back so feet. The price paid
for it, therefore. is nearly $500 a front
foot. This price is generally considered
high, but Mr. Vass says the property is
worth it, and that the bids did not
quite reach his limit.
A few years ago this same property
would hardly have brought $4,000. And
this is how Raleigh grows.
Mr. Vass says he buys the property
simply as AN investment for trust funds
He may eventually make some improve
ment in the property, he says, bur a.,
present it will remain as It is.