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The millionaire TyPc-FOunder's VIII
Admitted to I,rohntc


PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9-The will Of
Thomas Mackellar, the veteran type found
er. who died on December % at his Ger
mantown residence. has been admitted 70
probate. The petition filed with tie instru-
ment places the value Of the estate at $500
COO. but it IS believed that the actual value
Will be found to exceed 81 ,OG0, 900.
The entire property is beQueathed to bis
family, relatives. and friends. with the ex-
ceptiOn Of the silver vase presented to hi-a
by the employees of his firm upon the ff-
tieth anniversary of his entrance Into busi-
ness as type founder. and the pedestal on
which IL stands. which are TO be given
either to the Pennsylvania Museum and
School Of Industrial Art to be preserved as
a work of art for exhibition at Fairmount
Park. or to the Historical Society of Penn
sylvania, at the discretion of his execu-
tors.
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Better Fare for Paupers.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Jan. 9-The
Branford selectmen have decided % allow
the town almshouse keeper so a week for
the care of the poor in the institution. The
alnshOuse viii also be visited regularly by
a physician. Heretofore the alrnshouse
keeper has been allowed only s. a week
20 care for twelve inmates. Often the in
mates were without food Tor two days and
when they were sick they had no medical
attention
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vance OF 10 cents a ton to the miner. mean
ing an increase OF 10 cents a ton for the
operator, as ali other labor would be in
creased proportionateiy, and an increase Of
from O. to 75 cents a ten in freight. a com
bined advance OF from so TO 80 cents a ton
seems assured.
Until prices have adjusted themselves it
as believed the operators viii be slow about
entering into longtime contracts.
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Assaulted hy n Nerro.

DANVILLE. Va. Jan. 9.-Mr. George s.
Hughes, a prominent tobacco dealer and
former President of the Tobacco Associa-
tion. was assaulted and knocked down on
the street last night by a negro named Wi
liam Henderson. Mr.. Hughes nose is s,i
to have been broken by the blow Hen
derson escaped.
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A woMAN's NOVEL PLAN.

How She Would Restrict Drinking in
saloons.
DANBURY, Conn, Jan. 9.-Miss Hattie
H. Bumgarten. Of New Milford. is the orig
intor of 4 novel scheme for restraining the
saloons in the pretty village and Iessening
drunkenness. This scheme. is to have the
best law-abiding citizens Of the village
frequent the saloons.
1t is not necessary that they should
drink because they frequent such places,
but their presence viii act as a restraint
on the IawIess element" she said. i think
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A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
Twenty-hve Years Constant Use
without n FRiIurc

The first Indication OF Group IS horse
ness, aud in a child subject to that disease
il may be taken as a sure sign Of the ap-
proach Of an attack. Following this hoarse-
ness is a peculiar rough cough II Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is given as soon
as the child becomes hOarse. or even after
the crOupy cough appears. il viii prevent
the attack. 1t is used I'm many thousands
Of homes In this broad land and never dis
appoints the anxious mothers. We have
yet to learn OF a single instance in which
it has not proved effectuaI. No other prep
aratiOn can show such a record-twenty-
five years constant use without a failure.
For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale, and
all druggists
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sudden deaths ON the increase

People apparently well and happy today. tomor-
row are stricken down. and in ninety-nine eases
out Of every hundred the heart is the cause The
king Of heart remedies-Dr. Agnew's Cure for the
Hearts within reach Of ali. and il there are
symptoms Of heart disorder it should be used
without delay Il relieves In 80 minutes and
cures most chronic cases. Sold by F. s Willians
Ninth and Streets; rsdInonds & Williams Third
and PSnnSTlvauia Avsuue-2I
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LANSBURGH & BRO.
Money Saving
Possibilities
on 1900
Wash Fabrics.

Pineapple Cloth and Batiste-
beautiful and sheer, cOIors guar
anteed; printings the newest. If
You make your selection now you
will benefit twO-fOId-yOu get the
best designs and buy these l5e
goods at
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f7Cyard.

See this new creatiOn-Reever
Cloth-it's a novel creation, and
will be a leader among the 1900
washables-every yard is a genu
inc 2Jc value. Specially priced
gt
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124C yard.

;i2-inch Dimities, equal to the
best Irish goods, in polka spots,
stripes, scrolls, arabesque, and a
plethora of other new and unique
designs. Worth zoe, to be spe-
Cially priced at
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

At the White House reception
Wednesday night carriages viii approach
from the northwest. enter by the north
west gate. and leave by the northeast gate.
Pedestrians will follow the same route.
The gates will not be opened until S.35
o'clock. Two carriages only will be per-
mitted 10 drive under the north portico
at the same time. Coachmen will be pro-
vided with numbered tickets. which must
be preserved by them in order TO regain
admittance 10 the grounds. Guests will
also be provided with tickets Of the same
number as their carriages. These should
be carefully preserved. in order to call
their carriages.
Il wlIl prevent confusion and delay II In
vited guests who are not known to door
| keepers are prepared to show their cards.
Entrance Will be by the main front door;
/ departure over the bridge east Of the north
( portico.
After leaving cioaks IN the main vesti-
5ule. gLes's are requested 10 pass through
the private dining-rocm into the state din
inS-rOonl- Owing TO lack Of space it has
( been iaDossible TO provide separate dress
ing rooms for ladies' Their wraps should
be lcst. with those OF their escorts. in the
main vystibule
The Duchess d'Arcos. wife Of the Spanish
Minister. will receive the guests at the
Bachelors dance tonight Mr. Howard will
lead the coJIion.
The ladies Of wnlard's Hotel have cards
out FOR a tea Friday, January 70.
The British Ambassador and LADY
I fauncefot5 entertained at dinner last night
when the guests were Senator and Mrs
Hansbrough, Mr.. and Mrs. DENLY. the Chi
/ nese Minister and Nine. WI. the Brazilian
I Minister and Mrs. de Assist Brasil. Colonel
and Mrs. Bingham. Mr.. and Mrs John b.
Henderson. Mrs PinchOt the Hon Misses
PauncefOte. Baron Won Sternburg OF the
Germany Embassy, Adjutant General Cor
bin, III Thiebaut. and Mr.. Edward Morgan.
The notable reception OF yesterday after
noon was that held by Mrs. Dewey. wife Of
the Admiral Of the Navy. who was at home
from to S at the residence OF her mother.
Mrs Washington Mclean During the
earlier part OF the afternoon Mrs. Dewey
received alone. but was Joined later by
the Admiral. who assisted CALAMITY IN
welcoming the ever-iBcreasing throng
Mrs. Dewey stood at the entrance OF the
ballroom. on the second floor. the broad
sweep Of ruby velvet that carpeted the
stairs and hallway, forming an artistic
foreground for her toilet of silver gray.
The high cOrsage was billowy with Lace
and draped about the skirt was a fOunce
OF grey silk fringe bordered with cmbroid-
cry that scintillated with silver Mrs
Cowles presided at the tea table
Mr.. and Mrs Albion Keith Paris wiz
entertain Thursday the 1Ith. from 5 to 7.
in honor OF Admiral and Mrs. HOWison.
Mrs. Paris Will receive Thursdays. jan
uary 16 and %
Mrs Craig has invitations out for a
luncheon in honor Of Mrs. Dewey.
Former Senator Davis viii entertain the
West Virginia delegation in Congress at
dinner or the 18th.
The Russian Ambassador and Miss Cas-
sini entertained q small dinner company
last night in honor OF Mr.. and Mrs Cramp
and Miss Cramp. of Philadelphia. The ad-
ditiOnal guests included Captain and Mrs.
FartOuf, Mr.. Allart, and Mr. Rogcstvenszy.
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with cough to take DIR.
Pierce's Golden Afeiscal
Discovery and Payorit-
Prescription alternately.
Mr. Brooks got the Golden
Medical Discovery aud I
took II as directed. The
cough left me al once and
| got better so rapidly my
husband was astonishcd at
my improvement I took
six bottles Of the two
medicines. am now able
10 work and do the wash
Ing for two families. A" =
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15Cyard.

German Organdie Finn, one of
the most beautiful of diaphanOus
fabrics-all the new and novel
printings. See them on display
in our Eighth Street annex. a
pc value at
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The Russian Ambassador and Miss Cas-
sini entertained 4 small dinner company
last night in honor OF Mr.. and Mrs. Cramp
and Miss Cramp. Of Philadelphia. The ad-
ditional guests included Captain and Mrs
Fartouf, Mr.. Allart. and Mr. Rogcstvensky
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Wine MAKING IN FRANCE
An Interesting Report From United
States Consul Van Buren,.

Methods of Fermentation Described.
The Watts and other ParaPhernaIia.
The Question of BOtzling-The Use
of Piquette I'm the Blending of Bev-
erREcs for the Tgble-Somc Details.
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ENTERTAINMENT AND INSTRUCTION
The Halls of the
AnCientS,
For Promotion of National Galleries

Illustrate Egyptian. As=yriau Roman, and
saraceuic Art. Architecture. Nlun-Ts, and Gus
toms. OpeI daily fsgm a. m 90 ID p. m
Visitors during the day VIII receive a RETURN
ticket for the evening. Mr. FRANKLIN W
SMITH wlt speak il tae different HALLS each
evening. and illustrate With stcreCpucln: or aa
assistant in his absence. degq-tf
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The Misses Duvall will give a tea this
afternoon from TO z in honor Of Mrs
Shepherd. OF Shepherdtown. W. Va.
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ESTATE OF THOMAS MACKELLAR

Mrs. John W. Thompson has cards oui
for tea on Monday the 18th.
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tSC yard.

Wash Goods, Eighth st. Annex.
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Mr. and Mrs. Albion Keith Paris VIII,
entertain Thursday. the 11th. from to 7.
IN honor OF Admiral and Mrs. HOWisOn.
Mrs. Paris Will receive Thursdays. jan
uary 16 and %.
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Former Senator Davis viii entertain the
West Virginia delegation in Congress at
dinner or the 18th.
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Mrs Craig has invitations out for a
luncheon in honor OF Mrs. Dewey.
The evening times., 1900-01-09

The Duchess d'Arcos. wife Of the Spanish
Minister. will receive the guests at the
Bachelors dance tonight Mr. Howard will
lead the cOSuion.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-21
MANGLED BY A MOWER.
A FriEhtful Accident mt the Morris
Park Race Track.

Park Rnce Track
PHILADELPHIA, June 20.-Frghtfully
cut, torn, and mangled Charles Glare, a
laborer on the Morris Park racetrack, il
in the Fordham Hospital, where ii was
said today that he could not live.
Clare was moving with a machine drawn
by pair of horses in front Of the grand
stand when the horses suddenly took
fright and ran away. He was thrown from
his seat and fell in front of the knife.
Dragged along a considerable distance
the blades working back and forth the
while. his left leg was nearly severed at
the knee. while the flesh was torn from
the thigh and the bone was cut in two
places. The right leg was nearly cut in
two above the ankle. Both of the arms
were cut and torn and his body and head
were covered with bruises.
His cries before he lost consciousness
attracted the attention of Police Captain
Durfind, OF the West Chester police sta
tion, who happened to be coming out of
the clubhouse, and he at once ran to head
of the runaways. He seized their brides
and succeeded in stopping them.
An ambulance was called, which took
Glare to the hospital. but his condition
was such that 1t was expected he would
die at any time. Clare is thirty-fve years
old.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-21
THE ANTITRUST LEAGUE.
Arrangements Announced for an Al
nivcrsnr. Celebration.

Arrangement Announced for an An
nivcrsar. Celebration.
Local league No. of the American Anti
Trust League met last evening at its
headquarters. 1929 Pennsylvania Avenue
northwest with President H. B. Martin in
tho chair. There was quite a large crowd
in attendance and it was decided to hold
an anniversary meeting of the formation
OF the National League. The meeting will
be held in the Engineers Hail. southwest
corner Pennsylvania Avenue and Twelfth
Street northwest, on Saturday evening of
this week.
The following gentlemen are booked to
give minute talks: Capt. Patrick
O'Farrell. J. E. Bowen, W. E. Ryan. +. NJ.
Doran. Cotter T. Bride, W. G. Lewellan,
NJ. II. Ramage. w. W. Bride. c. T. Sud-
worth, NJ. G. Brink. A. NJ. Lawson. p. T.
Moran. Gen. William Brindle, John NJ. De-
vine. J. Syme Hastings. R. J. Schulteis.
Lloyd Locke, A. A. Lipscomb, and C. w.
Slater.
There will also be musical programme
and all members of the Trust League
and friends of the antitrust cause are in
vited to be present
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-21

J. Lynch, J. a. Cannon.
The academic gold medal for proficiency
in the studies of the second academic
class, awarded 10 Joseph Patrick Cook;
next in merit. John Joseph Carroll; hon
orably mentioned, Denis Z. Cornell, AL
bert b. Ridgway, E. A. Chaffiot, John ].
Plunkert
The academic gold medal for elocuton.
awarded 10 Gregory Francis Cannon; nsxt
IN merit, Maurice ?. Fitzgerald: honorably
mentioned. Francis ]. Lynch
frize for the highest number of weekly
testimonials in the first academic. awarded
10 James A. Cannon; next in merit, NJ p
Fitzgerald: honorably mentioned. H. Z.
Johnston, A. ]. Lix, E. F. Forney.
Prize for the highest number of weekly
testimonial in the second academic
awarded to John ]. Carroll; next in merit
+. A Chafiiot. Albert b. Ridgway honor
ably mentioned. Joseph C. Ebert, John ].
Plunkert. Denis E. Connell.
The donors of medals were Rev. Dr.
charles Francis Aiken. the Alumni Society
If st. Johns College. Miss Ella Lorraine
Dorsey, Hon. John ]. Fitzgerald. NJ c.,
Messrs. Gait Brothers. DR.. Edward L.
Greene, Rev. William J. Higgins. S T. L.,
Hon. Frank Hume, Alvin NJ. Lothrop. esq.
Mrs. Kate r. Mann, Rock Hill College Ell
licott City. Md; Rev. Dr. Edward A. Pace.
A benefactor and benefactress desire
to have their names withheld
Certificates of Promotion.
Certificates of promotion in the Com
mercial Department were granted to j.
Manning Mcleod. Edward A. O'Neill Hugh
p. Smyth, William p. Murphy Raymond
A. Fegan, Joseph d. Harrington, John G.
Leach, Thomas ]. Boyle. Certificates in
the First Academic Department were
granted to William FELTON, Barrett Maui
rice P. Fitzgerald. William p. Kirby. Har
old E. Johnston. James A. Cannon. Auguste
J. Liz Edward F. Forney. Edward Harris,
Francis J. Lynch. Thomas j. Howell. In
the Second Academic Department certifi-
Gates were issued to Joseph p Cook, John
J. Carroll. Denis E. Cornell, Albert B.
Ridgway. E. A. Chaffiot, John ]. Plunkert.
Joseph C. Ebert. f. Clinton DAILY, George
T. Camalier. Daniel A. Ryan. Abel n.
Leger. Frank P. Regain, Gregory f. Can
non. John ]. B!andin, Edward +. Voigt,
James A. 0'Brien.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-21
Entries Mt ST. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, June 20.-Entries for tomorrow
races.
First race-For maiden, three-year-oids and up
ward: six furlongs.-Mr. Rose, 1l2; May l Go.
l01 Hottentot, liz; vesper Light, 1O1; Gilbert,
lI2; Can Robert. 100; Weddartha, 1o7; Ben DeBar.
ll2; Lama, 1O7; Harry Yocum, liz; Special No.
tice, 100: Ida Hedrfck, %.
Second race-For two year.olds; five furlongs-
Isabel. Ito; Harry Pullain, los; Cogswell, 103;
Sard. los; lack Ford 10s
Third race-For f,uryear-olds and upward:
selling; mile AMI twenty yards.-Muskalonse,
ITO; Capron, 90; Tonic. 107: Duke Of Melbourne,
SO: Celeste dor 10l; Mystery. ITO; School Girl.
1885, Crossmolina, l0l; Connie Lee. los; Ida Marie.
l01; Hungry Hill, Ransom l07.
Fourth race-Ths Midsummer Handicap: for
three year-olds and upward; mile.-Pinochle,
103 Crockett. 95; La Josephine. 0s; Hayiland, 90;
Maud Wallace, S.; Found, ITO; DR.. Walmslcy.
1903; Annie Oldfeld. 20; Sir Gatien, 81; Silent
Friend IS.
Fifth race-For four-year-olds and upward;
seven furiongs-Bele OF Memphis. 1o4; Tullo
Fonso. 102: Triaditza. 81.
Sixth race-For three year-olds and upward:
selling; six turlongs.-Loka, IS; Herruon. 99
Miss Verne, l0l; Theory, 90; Elbe, SIS; May Dine
100; Rosetree. l0l; The Light. 90; Tenole, 1OS
Morris vomer, %; Judge Warieli, l0i; Midlight
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-21
Results mt Harlem,

HARLEM. June 2O.-Results OF today's races
track fast:
First race-For two-year- old maidens: four and
oie-hali furlongs. Lady Idris (Dupce). to l.
won; Edith Q. CIV. Lyons). ] 10 l. second; Anna
Chamberlain (Boland), to l, third Time,
0:55 81
Second rlce-For three-y odds and upward;
six and one-half furlongs. Sly (Bulman). to ).
won; Princess Thyra (Rose). to 2. second; Al
garetta (Grimes). to /, third. Time. 10
Third race-Steeplechase; for four-year- dds and
upward; short course. Viking C'r Casey, to |,
won: Van Brunt (Worthiugton). to l. second;
Globe II (EggersOn), to |. third. Time 1884 l-9
Fourth race-For two-yoarolds; selling; five fur
iongs Cora Goetz tEnos). 10 to l. won: Likeness
(Rose), 2 to l. second. Kohnwreath CBoland)
to 3. third Time. lOl 1-2.
Fifth race-For three-year-ol and upward.
selling; one and one-eighth miles. Donation (Bls-
singer, to 2, won; Ben Chance q. Walsh), 3 to
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-21

HARLEM. June 2o.-Entries for tomorrow's
races:
First race-For two-year-olds; four and one-hap
furlongs.-Fred Hessig. Paletou, Sig Levy, Invic.
tus, Henry Bert, liz; Matin, Kid Hampton, I09,
Shut Up, Ericsell, Simmouswald. 105; st. Bluf,
1p.
Second race-For three ear-olds and upward:
selling: seven furlongs.-Abe Furst, 1875; Idle
Hour, Dutch Comedian, Tony Honig 100; Ernigre
1a9, Little Reggie. Ernest Wiles, Obsidian Orion,
rs; L. I. Cation, Pay the Fiddler. Yuba Dam,
Astor. Prestar, l27; Tyrba, Etidorphia, Senator
Thompson. rs: Miss Patron, Lamity, Duty,
Aoneyback, lbs.
Third race-For four-year-olds and upward: one
and one-sixteenth miles-Ware, Norford, Sidbow
1o3; Ben Alder. 100: TroubaIine. os.
Fourth rsee-The Junior Stakes; for two-yelr-
olds; five and one-haH furlongs.-Benson Caldwell.
121: Silverdale, III; Sofala 100; Denizula Ils;
Rio de Altar. lis. and Foorkford. Ill Baldwin
entry); Laslnce, lis. and Tenny Belle, lis (5r3n-
mons entry); Grandon, Ill.
Fifth race-For three-year-olds and upward;
selling; six fu-lorgs.-Dr. WaImsley, Ben Lodi.
lO6; Lucky Monday, Judge Pettus. l02: OConnell,
l0l; Rival Dare, 100; Nairete, 90; High Hoe Belle
OF Holmde., Pillage, %; Lucille Bramble, Barney
F., 50; No:Intehank, Emma NJ. S..
Sixth race-For three-year-olds and upward;
one mile and fifty yards.-Jim McCleevy Hurri-
cane, liz; Sea Knight, Ill; Sam Mckeever Cam
brian. John A. Morris. ITO; Molo, Cogsnoo-ey,
100. Rinaldo. Jog: Maggie Davis lO2; Erwin, 100;
Arthur Behan. IS; Vohicer, 30: Lydia $, The
Lady, 90.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-21
Result. mt Newport.
NEWPORT, June 2O.-Results of today's races
track fast:

NEWPORT, June 2O.-Resuts of today's races
track fast:
First race-For three-year-oids and upward six
furlongs Castle Uynch). 90 to /. won; Lady
Kent CIV. Mooney, to l. second; Sariila (Mleon),
to l, third. Time, lis.
Second race-For three-year-olds and upward,
selling; one and one-sixteenth miles Mizzoura OIL
Wilson,. to |. won: Goose Liver (Aker) to 1,
second: Polly Bixby &C. Murphy. 20 to /. third.
Time. las.
Third race-For two-year-olds; six t,rlone,.
Menace (Britton), to l. won; Nitrate (Aker),
to 1, second; Regina Lee (yan Camp 6 to 5,
third Time. :l5 81.
Fourth race-Fcr three-year-olds and UPWARD;
hlrdiclp; one mile. Winter (Aker). to l. won;
Tragedy (SouthlrtD, 10 l. second: Charlie
O'Brien Oh. Wilson,, to 5. third. Time l:i0
Fifth rlce-For three-year-o and upward:
selling; seven furlongs. Blenheim (Harshberger),
to I, won; Headley (aker). 20 to /. second;
Tim Cainey (Ransoml, to 1, third. Time,
l:29 IL.
Sixth race-For three.yesr-olds and upward;
selling: seven furlongs Junaetta (SouthardD /
to ?, won; Margaret Hageruan wan camp). to
?, second; Eitholin (Nlason), to ), third Time,
Log.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-21
THE RACING CALENDAR.
Result. at sheep.head Bay.

sHEEPSHEAD BAY, June 20.-Results Of to-
days races-track fast:
First race-For three-year olds and upward; six
furlongs; on main track. Sanders (Clawson) to
8, won; Major Gilroy SHAW, to /. second;
McMeekin (isher), to 5. third. Time, 1:li rs.
Second race-For year-olds; selling; last five
and onehalf furiongs Of Futurity Scurry
CMcCue). to l. won; Sentry (Odom), to 2,
second; Delmarch (0'Connor). to 5, third. Time,
I:OT 3-5 !.
Third race-For three year-oids and upward;
handicap; one and 'three-sXte6nths miles. Imp
Crabor), to 5. won; Col. Roosevelt (O'ConnorI.
to 2, second David Garrck Claher), to 1,
third. Time. 300 81
Fourth race-The Rosebud Stakes; for two-year-
old filles; last five furlongs of Futurity course.
Glenneliie (McCue). TO 4. won; ASHES (Iiutter).
to ., second; HOLLYWOOD (Erns), 60 to l, third.
Time, 1903.
Fifth race-The Bay Hurdle Handicap; for four.
year-oids and up; two miles turf; eight
hurdles. DR.. Eichberg (yeitch), 8 to 5. won; Gov.
Griggs (Donohue), even, second; Ronkonkono
(BraziD, . to 2. third. Time, $3.50 So.
Sixth race-For three-year-olds and upward;
selling; one mile. Her Ladyship (Rausch), to 5,
won; Precursor (o'Conno), 8 to 2, second; Ed
Upton (Winkfeld), to l, third. Time. 1:n 40.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-21
BARELY ESCAPES DROWNING.
William Cross Pulled Out of the
River In an Exhausted Condition

William Gross. about sixty years of age.
employed at the shops of H. Boswell G.
Company, boilermakers, 1929 Seventh
street southwest. fell into the river last
night at the Seventh street wharf and
narrowly escaped being drowned He was
pulled out Of the water by ]. A. Davis,
a Waterman, and companion with whom
he was engaged in fishing. Although quite
weak Gross was reported out Of danger at
late hour.
For several months Gross has been in
the habit Of fishing at night. He lives in
Union street. near n street, southwest.
Early last evening he went to the wharf
with another man and they spent some
time in fishing from the pier. Toward 10
o'clock Gross became sleepy, suddenly
lurched forward and fell into the river.
The shock awoke him and be grabbed at
an out-pile protruding from the water near
the pier. His companion called for help,
when Davis. the Waterman at the harbor
boat Office, secured a rope and went to the
rescue. With difficulty Gross was drawn
from the water and placed on the whar.
In an exhausted condition. conveyance
was secured and the man removed to his
home and medical aid ummoned