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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14
The PeriIs of Number Three.
attendance.

There is danger in the number three. No number is
used in history in politics. which history
in society than three The began Garden
Eden when Eve and the serpent worked Adams ruin
The evil charm of the working in Samoa
where two members of governments combined
against the member of a third government
copartnership of three always disastrous in
this world. nearly every where commission Of
three is appointed the commission serious
quarrels.
For Kansas had instance this Metro
potan police appointed by governor If those
commissions had consisted of members they might still
be in existence Their abolition by the rash
bitter quarels which the number engendered In
nearly two members the commission would
combine against the third. with ensuing row which
usually ended in the destruction commission
In society it is the third Of the
brois and discussions which the fabric The
trumvrates of Rome notably failures triple a
of Europe has killed off diplomats and prea-
tury aged statesmen than any single thing Of
the century.
In earthly affairs the figure three hoodoo and should
be avoided
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14
The Trial of r1att Ouav.
be avoided.

The dispatches variously that Senator ouav has
gained point and point Quay's attorneys fought
the admission of all the bearing on his case
Among them red book" private book in which
account of the interest public paid Senator
Quay was kept The judge case admitted all the
books except this red book The the regular
bank books point against Senator Quay and the re-
fusal to admit the red book his advantage
Quay is making the fight of his Of all men i'm the
United States he has greatest cinch Every
IN the state which could be turned political advantage
railroads. banks federal patronage turned to keep
ing himself in office For enemies have cracked
their heads against the stone his opposition De-
sparng at last of overcoming him political weap
they have and raised the snckArsna
of the law against him.
what his talents in the courts people do not
Know They are waiting to them demonstrated How
it is almost surety if he is ACQUITTED he will h
returned to the senate trumphany indicated and fur
honored
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

The trial Of Matt Quay the notable Of the decade
In certain is trial between immortal politica,
cnch and the jury system. mighty muscular westles
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

Inc Ango-American compact becoming more cohesive
daily The latest instance is the of English Seaman
Hunt who remained beside the body Of the American
Lansdale, and lost his ears because of it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

There is good thing about Mckinley II VIII ba =
good deal harder him so to war over Samoa ina
was over Cuba, and everybody remembers how hard that
:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

AT the first signal Of it becomes obstreperosv an
parent the instant that everywhere at every mort
station England has the warships 1t will co,t
some day.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

Before We take off coats and jump into strueela
Samoa the American citizen like some one tn
arise and explain what we have with Samoa any
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

Great Britain have trick the Samoa business
If she has she should that nation which no
just been through is satiated. a rule and mighty
hard to sfoolishy excite. e-''
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

Young Molineaux has been let The indictment was
faulty He will be indicted There is no village in
the United States which compete legal derum
usually prevalent York City
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

In strict diplomatic case we can afford 70
let Germany think bung England can not aord
that, and, Il the game goes too far must fight.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

Bryan IS either losing hold or becoming greater
boss than the Democratic party virtually
debating what the platform shall be in 1900
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

The truth about the Samoa business is that the repre-
sentatVes Of all three there swehead
badly In QuarreIng they nave mrepresened their nations
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

If Emperor Bill how much use the Ger
man-Amer1cans have for him. he should direct eyes
the guns Of Admiral Kautz which pointing him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

Porto Rcan court has discontinued an American news
paper which criticised. The viii the
Iacan court VIII be discontinued.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

The provoCation may pIunes and our resent
be blowing trumpet, but this nation VIII bacl
out Of a war with Germany over Samoa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

There excellent thing about the ancient battax
and bow and They didn't lam" critical moments
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

II Germany and England get ether over Samoa
tic spectator.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-14

in the world he could recall his words
Il am sorry. Gertie" he said at last.
COZ course, YOU know I never would have
told you had I dreamed Of such a thing:
I dare say I exaggerated. never heard
Aunt Marion say anything about it. All
my information came from her sisters.
who did not like your-her friend. Just
forget ali about 1t. Gertie."
Gertrude was weeping as II her heart
would break; but as he finished she hand
ed him her ring, without looking up.
What Is that for2 asked Richard.
aEhast Il did not mean 70 hurt YOU
surely you ara not going TO punish ne
Ike that. when I offended so uninten-
/ tionslly."
No" sobbed Gertrude, ~ isn't that.
only I shouldn't think you would want
20 marry the daughter OF such a mother -
Richard laughed as he took The ring ard
placed It on Gertrude's finger again.
What a silly child you are" Re said
fondIv. 1T wouldn't make arr differ
ence 70 ne Il every relative sou had wss
IN the penitentiary. You woald not De
responsible FOR their sins. Besides, !
suppose your mother thought she hsd ~
cry right % Try and win your father He
was not engaged . my aunt. yog know
and they say al IS fair 81 love ard war
So TANK no more about i,--anG ne VIII
never mention il again.
Gertrude never did MERTON it again
bat she thought about IL many times: and
when Mr. Foster brought rs wife home
he found everything arranged 70 his TX
ing
Gertrude treated her s:spuother with
respect ard courtesy. and behaved n such
a way that Nrs Foster actually dreaded
II girls wedding dsy
As she watched the carriage that COZ
down TIE maple avenue. E9w respsaEEssEat
in rs sutumnss colorznEs. sire slEned-rhen
turned toward her husband VIC Tas
standing -sAF- I ueTer taougAs = hzVs
loved Louisa cad so vel" she said
Exchanzs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16

THE MEMORABLE INNING.
Then the inning which will be memorable to
Brooklyn enthusiasts-the eeventh-arrved Ber
gen. who acts his part with bulldog tenacity. and
who looks the part that he plays. came 10 the bat
and faced the twists of Roaring Bill" He met
one OF the twisters and sent II down toward short
II was not so fast, but rather one of those clean.
sharp hts which gives an innelder plenty of tine
runner Jennings gathered IT In as Of Old but his
time about getting set for the throw. and then
tossed the ball at McGanns feet There was "a
groan from the thousands as McGann was seen 10
make wild grab for the first bounder, and as he
missed it the ball rolled over near the fence and
feed his battery co-worker to third base. and all
that was needed was hit or long fly to score
Kennedy this and kept Hamilton guessing
for minute Then he put one over the plate %lsa
it, Hamllton's best effort puny little drive
to Kennedy which he tossed f r 10 Isi
Kelley moved in near the diamond and that was
Tenney plays ball With head and hands an So, ap ba
let go at the next one that Kennedy sent over the
plate with all of the force in his muscular body;
iaiied far out Between Centre and left fields
Kelley turned and made for t. but i was no use
When 1t was returned 10 the diamond bergen had
scored and Tenney WAS rest a oy on eRcep three
more put outs and wild scramble for the trohey
CASSIDY went in to bat in the place Of Kennedy;
and was retired. Tenney also retired Kelley and
Keller Collins and Lowe assisting.
DAILY received gold watch. presented TO MIN oy
friends and the players stood around the nome
plate with caps IN hand at the precipitation as II
20 through such soulfully sad movements when In
reality they trying TO look pleased? strsnser
not familiar with professional baseball might De
led TO believe that the other players were offering
nrayers that their friends would remember them
In a similar way on the succeeding day Kelley,
Dahlen and Collins did the best sl,around work OF
the day Smith caught splendid game. ana ms
friends reioiced II is the same old Bos ton team
and II is Just hard 10 beat as II was last year
I'D Tho vear before Little Keller cracked out
Dagger but he had nothing 10 DO In the neld
Every baserunner who tried to steal base was
promptly thrown out by either Bergen or smith.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
TR4P-SHOOTING.
SPECIAL MATCHES AT ELKWoOD PARK
COZ nNEI MARTINS RECORD

COLONEL MARTINS RECORD.
Long Branch. y. j.. April 10 (speclaD.-The weeks
shooting at Elkwood Park ended this afternoon
Although there were no big contests on to-day's
card three matches a % bird sweep and series
of niss-and- outs attracted considerable attention
Altogether over twenty-five hundred birds have
been shot at Elkwood Park since last Saturday
In 1897 only 527s birds were used, in 1898 e.23 and
this year. S.275.
Colonel Thomas Martin Of Button. 5. C.. who
in the week has shot more birds than any other
man OF the grounds got a share of all the sweeps
and miss nd-outs he started in, except one. he
missed only eight birds in week and according
to his figures he shot over five hundred
The first match to-day a l00-bird for 800
a side between Captain A. w. Money the veteran
narksman OF Oakland. y. j.. and w r. Eston
OF Nashville Tenn resulted in victory for the
former Captain Money shot at thirty yards ana
Elliston at twenty-seven Money made a straight
run of A birds and the match by six birds, The
score being: Money. So; Elliston So.
g. f. Francis OF Wkesbarre. Penn. won over
Daniel L Bradley OF Lake Mahopac. y. y, in a
j0-bird match at So a side Bradley led his oppo-
nent two birds al the half the score standing
Bradley % Francis % In the next round Brad
lev killed only o. and Francis a. giving the latter
the victory by two birds the score being Francis
Al. Bradley. 70. $780,, !.
The third match was between Harold Money OF
Oakland \ j. and wv. Doctor" of New-York, at
q birds s25 resulting i'm victory for Money, who
killed % to his opponents q , ,,o,ouo,
The 25-bird sweep had thirteen entries Coone
Martin and F. s Parmee were the only straight
men They won sl3 each. Captain Money and
J. l.. Brewer Killed q each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
ATHLETICS.
COLUMBIA'S VARSITY TEAM BEGINS IT'S
SPRING TRAINING-THE CREW
ANn cpPINTERl


Columba's first varsity football team In more
than a decade started it's spring training on Mon
day. George Foster Sanford. the Yale player. who
has been secured as coach Immediately divided the
candidates into three squads Of twenty men each
These ne coaches at different hours. His first In
structons were in such elementary movements as
passing falling on the ball and tackling. Those
that are trying for end positions practise running
down the field and tackling and the candidates for
places back Of the line taught to kick. Sanford
believes that falling the ball and kicking are
the difficult and important parts OF the game
acquire and he is paying particular attention to
them. The chief trouble at present is in getting
heavier material with which to work. The students
OF the professional schools. who are expected 10
furnish the heavier men. now preparing Tor
their examinations. and will be unable 10 come out
for several weeks.
way. They are now using "A nne-inch side ana
rowing a long powerful clean stroke. On Wednes-
lay. when DR. Peet ordered the stroke raised 10
twenty-seven, the men responded quickly ana the
boat kept an even keel. The days work was con-
cluded BY three-rne row. finishing with nara
squirt for half mile. The greatest Improvement
Is noted in the slide and blade work. The men
Jump off sharply and slow down their slides on the
last part OF the recover.
work at Manhattan Field on Monday under the
direction of John Mack the trainer. The candi-
dates for the field event Will continue 10 practise
on the green" until the team goes into quarters
at Williamsbridge. Columbia will send delegation
TO the Princeton meet next Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
CROSS-COUNTRY Runs ENDED.

Hampstead. Long Island April l5.-The sched-
uled cross-country runs on Long Island ended yes
terday by a brilliant OF ten miles over the
picturesque hunting country on the north side oil
the island The run was fast throughout. The
meet took place from the Bulls Head Hotel about
one mile east Of the village OF Roslyn.
The run was over portion OF the Harbor His.
and then along Long Island Sound to Glen Cove.
where the trail took long circular route and led
back the Wheatley HIS TO Westoury wnere
IN. chase ended. Three OF the huntsmen. Maxwell
Stevenson, Peter Harmon. one OF the whips, and g.
Martin received troopers but. luckily they DID not
,rssult seriously Those who rode with the pack
and were in az the finish were r. y Ellis, f. VIII
ard Roby Maxwell Stevenson; Hairy rage.
samuel Willets and several members from different
hunt clubs A large party In traps ana carts toi-
lowed the huntsmon across country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
NATIONAL MEET AT BOSTON.
-. ppo,,tsrs TO ECLIPSE ANY PREVIOUS CON.
TESTS HELD BY THE LEAGUE OF
AMERICAN wHEELMEN

poston April i7-Arrangements for the twentieth
,ppnaI meet OF the League OF American Wheemen
o.. he,ny completed as rapidly possible. Judg-
ing from the skeleton programme that mas peen
arranged by the Executive Committee OF the Dos
,on "a Meet Club those who attend the meet VIII
have something entertaining and attractive 10 oc-
cupv their attention from the morning OF Ausust
IA until the following Sunday night. the arrange
ments differ somewhat from the programmes OF
nrevious occasions from the fact that League
headquarters will be opened on Monday. The races
will be run on Tuesday Wednesday, THURSDAY ana
Friday In case OF bad weather. this leaves satuS-
day in which 10 complete the programme
So extensive and varied is the programme that
attractions will be furnished TO all who may at
,end the meet Century runs and tours are sr-
ranged for those who are not interested In racing
Those interested in the many historical spots
around Boston will have ample opportunity to Sat
isfy their curiosity. with the asslstanee OF COM
petent guides. The all-night smoker Is schedules
for Friday, and on the day following will be held
the mammoth parade. which promises 10 be one
0. the lsrges, and most attractive OF its KIND ever
conducted al national meet.
The matter OF headquarters and the entestab-
ment OF visiting women will be In the hands ~ -
efficient committee OF League OF american 49, ~
partment during the meet supplying escorts whtsH
desired Short runs with or without escorts VI
be arranged This committee VIII leave notnin4
undone that may be suggested for the comfort -
enjoyment Of wheelwomen attending tae meet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
THOROUGHBREDs SOLD.
GOOD PRICES PAID FOR MRS f. o. PEPPERS


GOOD PRICES PAID FOR MRS f. o. PEPPERS
RUNNING HORSES
Many persons interested in the running horse
journeyed to Morris Park racetrack yesterday az
ternoon to attend the public auction sale OF the err
tire racing stable OF Mrs. f. o. Pepper. of Lex
ington. Ky. and OF several other horses in train
ing. William Easton was the auctoneer. Although
only few OF the horses sold had performed In
public good prices prevailed The bidding, how
ever. not spirited.
Among the horses sold were the feet-footed Pace
maker. four years old by imported kantaka-
Debut; the two-year-olds Homestretch by imported
kantaka-Florenta: Kings Courier. by kingston-
Stylltene: La Venus and Time Breaker. La Venus
Il sister OF Black Venus. and Time Breaker Is
brother OF Timemaker.
The following Is list OF the horses which sou
for more than $500:
Homestretch. Oh. c.. 2 years old by imp kanaka- ~
Florenta; bought by +. Iewinske. VI lOo
Queenie: bought by l.. Elmore l2"
klepper. Oh. old, by imp Nictory-'ho' oo
bought 4. White l-'o
sfyi,eao. bonrbi hy' p ie~Insks ............ 1000
az al pe1ns, -, bo,, ~, h~ / Ein1ore -. 900
N 10 Joy t Sn, s. ~ y EIrrore ore " mp " so
Time Breaker. ch. C.. years old. by imp kantaka 49,
Nellie Stanley. bought by L. Eimore. .......... ~"
Pacemaker was sold for $780, and. with the excep-
ton OF a brown colt by Iroquois-Ogarits, whlch
brought the price, the other horses sold ior
between 800 AID $3.50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
RACING.
A SECTION OF THE AQUEDUcr TRACK STA
BLEs DESTROYED BY FIRE-A THOR
OTrGHBRED PERISHES.

OUGHBRED PERISHES.
A section Of the stables at the Aqueduct track
of the Queens County Jockey CLUB was burned
down YESTERDAY afternoon. The Thoroughbred
Grayetep the property of James q, smith, oil New
Jersey perished in the flames.
At about 2:3O D. m. flames were discovered IN 'haI
mart OF the stable where hay and bedding were
kent The stables were built Of light material ana
the fire spread rapidly. An alarm. fortunately was
promptly turned in and fremen arrived early
There was a string of about thirty horses III inc
stables ready to participate in the annual spring
meeting Of the Queens County Jockey Club which
will omen tomorrow The stablemen and boys en-
ployed on the premises set TO work to rescue the
horses all Of which got out OF the stapies
in safety with the exception of Graystep.
The fremen soon got the flames under cohtro'
and prevented the grandstand from being ae-
stroyed One section Of the stables containing
about thirty stalls was destroyed IL inVoiVeH
a loss to the racing association or ABOUT N'""
Gravstep was valued at about WV, ana was IN
tered 10 start in several OF the races at tne spring
meeting Of the association.
The fire is supposed to have been caused ny one
Of the ble-boys throwing a lighted cigarette III
some hay . - a..
The managers of the association said mat the hre
would not Interfere in any way with the opening
tomorrow of the spring meeting OF the assoclatpnn
The destroyed part of the stables VIII be reouiit
as possible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
REsIrLIS AT MEMPHIS.

Memphis. Tenn. April l'-ohly TWO ia'ofi,eS
-. .,,ccsssr, At Montgomery Park to-day. An
,,.a, dsv and an attractive programme drew a
large attendance. Summarizes
r., sc -four and one helf furIongs twC-year ODDS.
~ Snene,or los rrurnerl t. D. won. bonnivaId II
1Ever.ttJ !. TO and even, sse"hu' ''ee""eN' ~" -
BurnsJ. 4 10 1, third TimsD,s' "a, r. a., ., N
second race zone as5n :, : ana : 10 g. .ecohd:
eon, III n Murphy, Is - l. third Time-l:tt
'hrh.lS - cne mile and seventy yards. selling
ortev Toe 81 Duganl. 10 ]. won; belA "" n ~
lew and 10 J. se,ona' hi's"' .'s''' ~ '
nxrn., : T. s. third. Time-i-So -. -.
Fnvrth race furlonss sellins ne lenhrS n.
nIrS,v.rify 100 ;iosenl, 10 ]. wen; Mlistresn ~
- = third Time-i :2eh -. a.. ,os
F,fih race -four turlong. selliniazf,5s shos ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
PIr-rH RAcE-For Two year-aids. selling -Four and a
WINNERS AT NEWPORT.

Cincinnati Ohio, April i5-Duke OF Baden az oaus
y, 2 tn ! went down TO defeat at Newport to-day.
IL e,,shad NEXT TO last in a field OF five selling
matters The weather cloudy and the track
fast Summaries
r,., re. ,six f1rlongs,--Our Gertie l0 Hothersol
q 10 ? ven sim W 100 Ross, 10 ana even secoha'
Mr. Phinzy vs. &C thompson. 70 l. tnrd Time
i:l5i. -, ...,o,.s, r.or,,,r los
,r,e-1 - Won sheesestrav i05 (Mayberry), 10
and 2 10 l. second Miss Dede. 40 wv Mooney 10 l.
Third race zone ard sixteenth miles se!InS!om-
AGGREGATE ii3 CTueyJ. 10 i. won; Loesngula iSo
49,. 70 ana 1 20 2 second Prince Zero, w IL
Eoss1 8 70 S. third. rime-i;tsH $500 NJ, a.,
Fctrth race six one-haN furongsl-AoIos az
Mason 20 2 Won: Can See EN-. lu5 trrosp . 20
and 10 l. second Bethlehem star io4 o. broNh' d" u
third Time-i PA - - ,,,..,
Fifth race lone milej-clara Meader. ~ ~ knlsn11
70 won. Iandho "a ,Tulley1. 70 and even seco1d
Charle. o i0e o. jones'. 10 70 !. third Iime-ia4 y
sixth race and sixteenth miles sei,ns' "a ~
surt iO3 fNittuoe) 70 1 won. school CIR. VI -
knight 10 / and 10 J. second Lhstion' ~" Fr''p'
? 10 1 third Time 40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
PHILADELPHIA 6; WASHINGTON. 3.

Philadelphia April 15.-It looked like victory for
Washington to-day until the seventh inning. when
by opportune hitting. Philadelphia overcame the
Senators lead and won by close margin. While
the game exciting. there was nothing particu
lary brilliant. Washington had a chance 10 win
in the ninth but with one man out and Mercer
on second. Hulen went out a fly 10 Flick and
Mercer was thrown out at the plate. Score
Washington ...... 0 2 0 o o o 0-5 II 4
Batteries-Donahue and Mcfarland. Mercer and Nc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
FOOTBALL ~ ENGLAND.

EIGHTY THOUSAND SPECTATORS WATCH THE
PLAY FOR THE ASSOCIATION CUP
London. April 1.-THE final tie i'm the English
Association cup the leading football feature OF the
wear was decided at the Crystal Palace this after
noon There were eighty thousand people from all
narts of the country present including Lord Rose
berv and A. J Balfour. The latter presented the
cup 10 the Sheffield United. which beat Derby
County by four goals to one. Derby County scored
the first goal up TO haf-time but in the second
half OF the game the Sheffield United had II all
their own way and scored four times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
BILLIARDS..

GERsHEII. BEATS TOBIAS IN A BALk-LINE
MATCH
william Gershell beat Florian Tobias. OF the
Knickerbocker Athletic Club last night in the final
game OF the three-nights' amateur balk-line Dill
lard match at the Ives Academy Forty-second-st'
and Broadway The final score was 600 TO 5Ss, In
favor OF oershell and he outplayed Tobias last
evening by 200 to l67 The winners average last
night was 8 3S55 and his best run 20 Tooias
made average OF 5 5-a. with a high run OF 20
Gershels grand average for the entire game was
a. and that OF Tobias 3H.
Gershell has asked for a weeks postpo nement OF
his match against ". G. Douglas, the New York
Athletic Club champion. which was TO have been
played this week Illness In his family Will force
a postponement until next week.