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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

Club, at Gravesend, was brought to close
yesterday. That the word Derby" has an
attraction to racegoerS was shown by the
fact that there was a crowd of unusual
proportions on hand to see the trial of the
three-year-o!ds over a distance that would
test the staying qualities of the animals
as well as their speed. The field for the
event was small, but five racers answering
the call boots and saddles when it was
sounded In the paddock.
Pierre Lorillard was at the track, rath-
err unusual occurrence. and that was per
haps the reason his colt, David Garrick.
was made the favorite for the event There
was suspicion that Prince of Me,bourne
had been specially prepared and held back
for this race. and as the Beard stable is
known to be fond of coup. the bookmak-
ers treated the prince rather gingerly and
laid short prices against him. kilmarnock,
who was compelled to carry full stake
weight, had third call with the spectators.
who bet heavily on the race. Petruchio had
a good following, and at the end was prac-
tically third choice, for there was lot of
money bet on him for the place. and small
sums to considerable amounts were wager
ed that he would win. Missionary had no
friends.
so much talk 1t proved to be very tame
affair." indeed. Petruchio, with his light
weight, got away in front and as no other
horse cared to make the running under the
circumstances, he was allowed to do 1t.
He was also allowed to open up big lead
Of nearly a dozen lengths on the back
stretch, policy that proved disastrous TO
all the other horses. Directly he got that
lead and when the jockeys on the other
animals expected him to come back to
them, his rider sent him rating along at
top speed, and the others could never get
anywhere near him. The result was that the
Keene horse won as he pleased by five
lengths, and the spectacle Of a fighting fin
ish, which every one had predicted, was
not enjoyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

Mr.. T. Lanham, superintendent of park
ing. has notified the District Commission
ers that the appropriation for the parking
commission for the current year Will be
exhausted Tuesday next. Caterpillars, he
says. are appearing on many of the trees Of
the city in considerable numbers, and he
has. therefore. requested the Commission
ers to set apart from the emergency fund
the sum of $500 for the destruction Of these
Insects. as has been the custom heretofore.
Capt. Beach, the Engineer Commissioner.
has approved Mr. Lanham's request, and 1t
is understood that the appropriation will be
made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

Mr.. D. J. Cotter was one Of number OF
citizens who complained to the District
Commissioners of back water from sewers
resulting from the recent heavy rainfalls.
Mr.. Cotters complaint had reference to the
sewer on street between 25th and 18th
streets. and Mr.. ID. E. McComb, superin-
tendent of sewers, has informed the Com
missioners that 1t has been examined and
found to be in good condition. This, with
many other sewers. suffered an overcharge
during the storms, which were of excep-
tional intensity. and Mr.. McComb informs
the Commissioners that Investigations are
being made with a view to the discovery,
If possible, of means for preventing re-
currence of the trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
BOSTON STILL WINNING
Keene's Colt Wins Brooklyn Derby
Easily.
GENERAL SPORTING NEWS
Today's National League games:
Brooklyn at Boston.
New York at Philadelphia.
Philadelphia. IL; st. Loui.. :.

Philadelphia, II; st. Louis, 3.
Poor fielding was the feature of St. Louis
game at Philadelphia yesterday, which the
Quakers won by the score of II to ). Weyh-
ing pitched clever ball. in the face of poor
support, until the seventh inning. when
the wet ball prevented control, and he was
batted off the rubber. Bernhard was hit
hard at the beginning. but braced up as the
game progressed. Following Is the score
by innings:
st. Louis. ............ 2 GO 0 OAb
Philadelphia. 0 o 5 0 Oil
Earned runs-St. Louis 2; Philadelphia Z. Two
base hits-Donlin. Mcfarland (2) and Slagle
Three base hits-Heidrick, Delehanty, Chles and
Flick Sacrifice hits-Delehanty and Slagle o.
Stolen bases-Keistcr. Flick ~ and Heidrick.
Double pIays-Bemhard Cross and Delehanty;
weighing, 5: OF bernhard 2. Struck out-By wey-
hing 1: by bernhard. 2 Umpire-Mr. Hurst
Time Of game hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

Suit at law to recover damages in the sum
of $4,000 was filed today by Edward F..
Cooper, through Attorneys T. L. Jeffords
and George P. Chase. against the City and
Suburban railway of Washington. 1t is
alleged that the oath of last April, while on
G street between 9Th and 7th streets, car
OF the defendant struck against a horse
and vehicle Of the plaintiff. causing the
horse to run away. The plaintiff, it is
charged. was thrown from the vehicle and
seriously injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
ON THE RIVER.
Georgetown University Eight Take a
Trial SDin.

The crew of eight representing George
town University was given trial spin Of
three miles yesterday evening about 7:3O
o'clock on the Potomac to ascertain APP
proximately the time in which the crew
could row that distance. The start was
made at a point above the Three Sisters
and about one mile above the Aqueduct
bridge. The pleasure boat Bartholdi was
secured to follow the shell, Rev. ]. D.
Whitney. ST., rector of the university. be-
ing one of the interested spectators aboard
the boat.
The time for the distance was regarded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
international Chess Games.

The fourteenth round Of the international
masters chess tournament was played at
Paris yesterday. The following results were
recorded:
Rosen lost to Schlechter. Dider beat
Sterling. Marshall disposed of Marco, Mieses
beat Brody. Janowski lost TO Maroczy.
Showalter defeated Tschigorin, while the
game between Ldsker and Pillsbury was
adjourned in favor of the former, and Burn
and Mason adjourned their game in an even
position.
Following are the records of the contest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
TOnight's Boxing Match.

Al interesting contest will take place at
Stubener's Club House. on the Bladensburg
road tonight. when Billy Fox Of Baltimore
and Henry Jackson Of this city clash in
twenty-five round bout. Both men are
said to be in the pink of condition. There
will be two preliminary bouts. a ten-round
battle between Bob Atkins and Ed. Mar
tin. and a six-round go between Jimmy
Hughes and Ham Hughes. The manage
ment Messrs. Deponai & Scoggins, an
nounce that all the contests will be pulled
OFF on time. the first preliminary being put
on at o'clock sharp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
Brooklyn. 3; Cincinnati, o.

Howell pitched finely for the Brooklyns
on their own grounds yesterday and shut
out the Cincinnati. 3 to O. But three hits
were made by the Reds. Newton was wild,
but also effective. Both sides fielded well.
But six innings were played on account of
rain. Following Is the score by innings:
u v v U w
Brooklyn. Observation-Disclosures. 0 0 l Ks
Earned run-Bro"klyn. Three-base hit-Crawford.
TTo-base hits-Shcckard and Corcoran Left on
bases-Cincinnati, 4: Brooklyn 6. Struck Out-By
Newton. 2. Stolen bases-Keeler (2 and DAILY (2i.
Bases on balls-Of Newton. 4. Hit by pitched
ball-By Howell. 1; by Newton. 1. Passed ball
Kehoe Umpire-Mr. o'Day. Time Of game-l
hour and II minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
PETRUCHIO WON DERBY.

Keene's Colt Never Headed In the Big
Event.
With the Brooklyn Derby at a mile and
half as the feature of the days sport the
spring meeting of the Brooklyn Jockey
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--Parasols.

Those Of silk in greens. blues, browns, reds
and black. Sun and rain proof. Natural
wood handles some with gun metal and jew
eled handles sa.Ie. sass to $3.50 val 81. 30
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

quite satisfactory. The crew of yester-
day is not regarded as the one which will
represent the blue and gray at Poughkeep-
sic June 30. in the intercollegiate regatta.
The amateurs, under the coaching of Mr..
Claude Zappone. have made big improve
ment. The composition of the permanent
crew will shortly be announced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
MISS HECKER's FINE GOLF.

Miss HOyt, Champion Woman Golfer,
Defeated by One Hole.
Miss BeatriX Hoyt, the three-year cham
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
The Handkerchief.

The summer girl without dainty Hand
kerchief is out Of harmony. And need she
be!-for here are Daintily Embroidered Pure
French Linen Handkerchiefs. worth 7Sc
75c to 81. at only 4Sc and. ......... NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
Fam and Chain.

The correct Fan is a dainty connection Of
silk gauze, decorated with lace and SPAN
giles, on richly embossed sticks. IT'S at
tached to d long pearl chain. which is worn
around the neck. Choice of the usual 49,
81 Fan or Chain for only. ......... 1OS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-18
|ATK|NSDN'S NEGLECT
| MAKES NO Difference.
HIS FAILURE TO ISSUE ELECTION
PROCLAMATION WILL NOT
HAVE EFFECT OF
INvALIDATING THE ELECTION.
OPINION ON LEGAL ASPECTS
OF THE CASE.
speeial to the Register.

Special to the Register.
WESTON, W. Va, October 17.-Your
correspondent called upon Judge John
Brannon TO learn his opinion touching
the matter suggested by a correspond
ent of the Register at Charleston in yes
teFday's edition, arising from failure
of Governor Atkinson to publish proc
lamation stating the time OF the cleo
ton of presidential electors, required
by the third section OF chapter three
Of the code. The Judge replied:
AT this day there is no question "a
10 the validity of the electors to be
chosen on the Tuesday after the first
Monday in November next. occasioned
by such failure of the governor. The
Judge added: I'm some cases such pre-
liminary action as giving notice of time
by proclamation may be necessary to
make an election under 1t valid. but
this applies to cases where there is no
statute or constitution fixing the time
OF the election. In such cases as the
election of electors the act OF Congress
fixes the day for such an election and
the the code conforms to the act of Con-
gress, Indeed the right Is reserved by
the Federal Constitution to Ak the time
for the election of presidential electors.
Such omission of the Governor to
make proclamation of the time viii
not invalidate the election to be held
en- the Tuesday after the first Monday
in November, because the time is fixed
by law. and every voter has a right
tc know the law and to act under 1t,
whether proclamation has been made
or not of the time. Such omission viii
not interfere in any manner where time
OF such election has been provided for
by law Mr.. Cooley, in his Constitutions
al Limitation. draws the line as I do.
and upholds the law, as have stated.
il section Coz and notes or decided caaeA
cited by him"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-18
THE YOUTSEY TRIAL.
Defense Concludes Its Evidence-Got
in Some Strong Evidence.


GEORGETOWN, Ky, October 1.-THE
defense in the Youtsey trial closed its
case late this afternoon and the common
wealth began its rebuttal testimony, which
will likely be concluded at noon Tomorrow.
Youtsey's condition was materially i'm
proved to-day, though he still remains in
a stupor most of the time.
The feature of the day was the testi-
mony of Col. Nelson, one of Youtsey's at
torneys, who denied that he told Arthur
Goebel and Col. Campbell that ''Youtsey
knew enough to hang Governor Taylor
but he admitted that he did say his client
(Youtsey) knew something that would be
very beneficial to the commonwealth in its
prosecution of Taylor
The defense got in some strong testi-
mony to-day squarely contradicting the
States witnesses.
George Howard testified that he was the
same Howard who was recently tried and
convicted for the murder of VIM Goebel
that he never saw Youtsey in his life to
know him; never had any talk at any time
with him. nor did he accompany him to
any place or room anywhere at any time;
that he was not in Caleb Powers office on
the morning of January 80 or in any other
room in that building on that morning.
Youtsey's condition tonight is much
worse. He had another paroxysm and is
unable to take nourishment except hypo-
dermically
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-18

was placed upon the Committee on APP
preparations,
The Second Highest Committee,
and attracted much attention by a
speech on the pension bill before the
House.
Mr.. Wilson was from the beginning
of his public career an advocate of tariff
reform; and when President Cleveland
by his message to the Fiftieth Congress
made that the issue of the coming cam
paign, Mr.. Wilson was placed by the
Speaker on the Ways and Means Com
mfttee, the highest in the House, and
was one of the trainers of the Mills
bill" His speech on the tariff, May 8,
1888, was received with great enthu-
siasm, both in the House and in the
country by tariff reformers, and was
probably more widely printed and cir
culated than any other speech made
in that famous debate.
In the Presidential campaign of 1888
Mr.. Wilson was In great demand on the
hastings and spoke in many States.
He was one of the speakers selected
to open the campaign at the great Chel-
tenham Beach meeting, near Chicago,
together with Allen G. Thurman, and
subsequently to open the campaign in
New York City, at the great business
mems ratification, together with Sec
rotary of the Treasury Fairchild
Mr.. Wilson's career in Congress,
which began in 1882, continued unin-
terruptedly till 1894, when he was de-
feated by A. G. Dayton. In the term
which began in 1894 he was chairman
of the Ways and Means Committee, and
as such his name was given the tariff
legislation enacted by that Congress,
which ultimately became law under the
name of The Wilson Tariff Law"
After his defeat for Congress, Presi-
dent Cleveland appointed Mr.. Wilson
Postmaster General, to succeed Mr..
Bissell, who resigned because of bus
mess interests. Mr.. Wilson continued
member Of the cabinet, refusing sew
eral offers of college presidencies. At
the close of Mr.. Cleveland's term. Mr..
Wilson accepted the presidency OF
Washington and Lee University, which
position he has held since For years
Mr.. Wilson's health has been poor, and
about year ago he made a trip to
Arizona in the hope of lettering his
physical condition. Some temporary
improvement was noticed, but shortly
after his return to Lexington he began
TO decline.
Besides his political prominence Mr..
Wilson had been honored in the field
OF scholarship He was honorary mann,
Der of many literary and scientific as
sociations: had delivered a large num-
Der of college addresses, and received
the degree Of Doctor of Law from the
Columbian University and Hampden
Sidney College. Virginia He was ap-
pointed regent of the Smithsonian
Institute In 1883. and again in 1885, on
the part of the House of Representa-
tives, and while holding this position
Was chosen BY the board Of regmtA to-
gether with Prot. 81 F. Baird. Secretary
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other districts, however, certain con-
ditions exist; for instance, the price OF
powder. which must be treated separ-
ately, and we have not decided defin-
itely with regard to them. These mat
ters are now in the hands of General
Superintendent Lathrop, whose head
quarters are at Wilkesbarre."
Superintendent Lathrop. who attend
ed the conference, prepared number
of official notices but refused to make
public their purport.
Calvin Pardee G Co., extensive indi-
vidual operators in the Hazleton re-
gion, late this afternoon announced
that they will post tomorrow notices
at their operations similar to that is
sued by the Reading Company. This
undoubtedly indicates what all the in
dividual operators will do.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-18
BAPTIST MEETINGS.
Young Peoples Rally Closed--senor-
nj Association Elects Officers.


Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, October II.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union
closed its State rally here this morn
ing, and the Baptist General Associa-
ton of West Virginia began its annual
session this afternoon. Fully 500
Baptists from all parts OF the State are
in attendance on the meetings. At tina
rally, addresses were delivered by
James X. Stewart, of Cincinnati: Rev.
L. E. Peters. OF Clarksburg; Rev. r.
G. Dye and Rev. Milton G. Evans, OF
Crozier Theological Seminary. The
annual sermon was preached this
afternoon to the b. Y. p U. by Rev. r.
C. Hargan, OF the Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary at Louisville.
Last night Rev. ]. S. Stump, Of this
city, gave dinner at the Blennerhas-
sett Hotel to the graduates of crozier
Seminary, of whom there were sixteen
present
A meeting OF the executive board Of
the general association was held this
morning and the formal organization
Of the association was not had until late
this afternoon.
The West Virginia Baptist General
Association was organized in Parkers-
burg November IS, 1865. At that tins
there were only one hundred and fifty
Baptist churches In the State; now
there are six hundred and fifty. Then
there were seyenty-five ministers; now
there are three hundred and fifty. Than
there were one hundred church build
iLgs; now there are six hundred and
lightweight. Then there were nine
thousand members; now there are fifty
thousand.
The Young Peoples Union to-day
elected the following officers:
President, Herman O.. Smith, Park.
ersburg; vice presidents, Rev. @. w.
Hatch, Sistersville; Rev. @. W. Kinsey,
Fairmont: Lawrence Dickson. Buffalo:
George Anderson, Jr.. Alderson record
ing secretary, r. p. Swami, Huntington:
| corresponding secretary. A. G. Kinkaid,
Fairmont; financial secretary, Misa
Emma Wells, Huntington.
The general association elected tina
following officers for the ensuing year:
President. Rev. G. w. Kinsey, Fair
mont: secretary, Dave d. Johnson.
Parkersburg: treasurer. W. F. Akin
SOL, Parkers5uTg.
Rev. W II. Walker. OF Huntington.
preached the annual sermon tonight
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-18
OCTOBER

Baylor, and had, almost from the start,
a full practice, being not only promi-
nent as an advocate, but largely en-
trusted with judicial business.
He took little active part in politics
until 1880, when he was a delegate to
the National Democratic convention,
which nominated General Hancock for
President, and he subsequently made
canvass OF his State as candidate for
Elector at Large on the Hancock ticket
which attracted much attention from
his political friends.
In June, 1882, he was chosen by the
unanimous vote of the regents, Presi-
dent of The West Virginia University,
and rather reluctantly accepted the po-
sition, entering on his duties September
6. 1882 September 20, of that year, he
was nominated by reclamation as the
Democratic candidate for Congress from
the Second Congressional district, and
on the second Tuesday of October fol-
lowing was elected.
At the beginning of his Congressional
term, March 4, 1883, he resigned the
presidency of the University, but at the
request OF the regents and students he
served until the end of the session in
June-refusing pay, however, for this
period.
Mr.. Wilson had been six times re-
nominated for Congress-each time by
acclamation-and elected, except once.
From his first entry in the House he
was recognized as diligent, hard-work-
ing member, and in his second Congress
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WILLIAM LYME WILSON.

Hon. William L. Wilson, LII. D., was
born in Jefferson county, Virginia, May
8, 1843. He was the only child of Ben
jamin Wilson by his second wife, who
was Mary Whiting Lyme. Benjamin
Wilson was native of King and Queen
county, Virginia, and Mary Lyme, al
though born in jefferson, was resident
of that county from early infancy until
her marriage to him. Benjamin Wilson
lost his father in childhood but en-
joyed the training or one of the fore
most teachers in Virginia at that day,
the Rev. DIR. Robert Baylor Sample, at
his classical school, Mordington, in
King and Queen county. His scholar
ship and character were such that when
DR.. Semple was requested by his kins-
man, William Baylor, of Jefferson, to
send him a tutor for his children he
selected young Wilson. Benjamin Will
son henceforward made Jefferson county
his home, and for some years made
teaching his profession. He died be-
fore his son William was four years
old leaving the injunction that he
should be thoroughly educated. Mrs.
Wilson, who was as marked by shrink
ing modesty as by devoted piety, gave
herself to this duty with a singleness
of purpose only equaled by her faith
in the future usefulness and distinction
OF her son. He was first taught by a
maiden aunt, Miss Lucy Lyme, who
was scarcely less devoted to him than
his mother, and then
Attended the Charles Town Academy
where he was noted for his quick mind
and studious habits. By the age of fif-
teen he had read more Latin, Greek
and French than is required of college
graduates, although mathematics was
his favorite study. He then entered the
junior class of the Columbian College,
District of Columbia and graduated in
1860 at the age of seventeen. one OF
his classmates being Colonel Daniel ID.
Johnson, of Tyler county. He was Of
fered a tutorship in the college, but pre-
ferred TO go at once to the University
OF Virginia. expecting 10 remain there
several years. The outbreak OF the
war thwarted this expectation, and Mr..
Wilson left school and entered the Con-
federate army as a private in Company
B, Twelfth Virginia cavalry. He served
the last years of the war, and was Ser
geant Major of the regiment at the time
OF the surrender at Appomattox.
In June, 1865, he was offered the
place of Assistant Professor of Ancient
Languages in Columbian College, Wash
ington. D. c., which he accepted, and
while teaching there also attended lee
lures in the law department. He grad
uated in law in 1867, but being promoted
to the full chair of Latin, continued
in his professorship until 1871. when
he resigned and
Hogan the Practice 81 Law
In Charles Town. He soon formed !
partnership with his eousiny George
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-18
TWO YEARS IN THE PEN.

Special to the Register.
ELKINS, w. Va, October 17-Chas.
Nicholas, an Italian who was indicted
by the Pocahontas grand jury, charged
with shooting Porter Mann, in August,
was given trial at the present term in
that county and threw himself upon
the mercy of the court. He got into
a row with five or six neighbor boys
and proved himself handy with a gun.
The judge gave him two years in
the penitentiary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-18

man. He got it just reversed. The
prosperity of the business man de-
ponds upon the prosperity of the farm
er and the laboring man, for until
wealt his produced there will be no
wealth to exchange"
Mr.. Bryan then took up the qucs-
lions of trusts and militarism along
the usual lines.
Mr.. Bryan referred to Mr.. Ha2na's
speech yesterday, in which he said the
people should not swap horses in
crossing stream, and said:
'sMr. Hanna is mistaken. The Re-
publican party is not crossing stream,
but an ocean. 1t is going back to
European ideas, and you had better
swap horses and come back instead of
crossing the stream"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-18
ACCEPTS LINARES' CONDITIONS.

MADRID, October 17.-Gen. Linares,
to whom the premier, Senior Silvela,
has offered the portfolio of war, stipu-
lates as condition of acceptance that
he shall have perfect freedom to in
troduce sweeping military reforms and
to reorganize the entire army.
He also stipulated that his method of
reaching these ends must rest solely
with himself
Senior Silvela, it is understood, has
ination of Gen. Linares is therefore
practically assured