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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
WESTuORELaND.
Wheat Seeding oyster Business on the De-
cline-Big Yield Of Corn-Death
Of Capt. Davis-Personals.
Correspondence OF The FREE LANcr9

Correspondence OF The FREE LANcE)
Montross. Va, Oct 26, 1901.
Farmers are making use of the fine
weather. aud drills are at work on every
hand seeding wheat Wepredicta heavy
growth of wheat on the field of Mr.. Edgar
Goodridge near MontrOss, where he made
n pea fallow. following the same with
thirty bushels shell lime to the acre. Al
ter the lime was evenly distributed on
the fallow il resembled light snow. In
such condition the wheat was nicely
drilled in with a good application oil
high grade fertilizer.
Mr. Vim. NJ. Harris who has been buy
inc poplar wood in this section Tor sew
eral wears. has engaged his services with
Mr.. James NJ Stubs, of Gloucester ana
n lively business is anticipated 10y those
interested. Mr. Harris is "a hustler and
thoroughly understands the business
Those merchants located near the river
and its tributaries, who for years have
done n thriving business with the oyster
men. now complain of dull times, owing
10 the scarcity of oysters. Many oyster
men. who have made the business n lille
long occupation. now feel that the end OF
what was once remunerative business IN
This section. is near its end Some have
quit and gone to the cities.
The most remarkable yield of corn in
this neighbOrhOOd, was grown by MT
IL. f. Porter. who, from one quart OF
white Dent corn from the Agricultural
Epitomist. of Spencer, Ind. harvested Is
bushels of beautiful corn from less than
one-eighth OF an acre Of land.
Capt. John H. Davis, an old confederate
soldier. died some days since at his home
near Stratford He was n member OF
Company +. 10Th Virginia Infantry.
Mrs. j. W. HUT, Sr. who has been
spending some time with friends in
returned home Wednesday.
DIR. JIG. Mann returned home Tuesday
from trip to Cleveland. q. /.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
To Decide Upon Question Of Forming a
New Baptist Association.

Rev. DIR. J. S. Dill and Capt. S. j. Quinn
will leave today for Upper Zion church, in
Caroline county, to attend conference
called to consider the question OF organ.
izing a new Baptist association OF
churches now connected with the Goshen,
Rappahannock and Dover associations.
1t is probable that all OF the twenty-six
churches designated to form the new
BODY will be represented, but we learn
that the sentiment as to the propriety OF
forming the new associations very much
divided
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
Democratic Speaking.

Hon. W. \. Anderson. Democratic can
didate for Attorney-General, and Judge
James W. C"Cyclone , Marshall delivered
two fine speeches at the courthouse Fri
dav night. Hon. II. +. Crismond intro
duced both speakers They drew the
largest audience that has attended any
political meeting during the campaign.
Mai. Anderson made a logical speech
and was closely listened to for one and a
hall hours. Judge Marshall was given an
ovation In his own inimitable style he
entertained the crowd in a speech which
created uproarious laughter and un-
bounded enthusiasm. He spoke nearly an
hour and was urgently pressed TO con
time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
Lawrence-crook.

MIR. Conway NJ. Lawrence, formerly OF
this city. and Miss r. Belle Crook, OF
Vicksburg. Miss. were married last We'd
nesday at 6 o'clock p. m, at the home OF
the brides parents in that city, Rev. II.
r. Singleton officiating. The parlors
were beautifully decorated and n number
OF friends of the couple witnessed the
ceremony. Mr.. Alexander Fitz-Hugh,
formerly of this city, was best man, and
there were a number OF other attendants.
4 reception was held from I to >; Mr.
Lawrence is brother Of Miss Edmo
Lawrence and a grandson OF Mrs BETTE
CONWAY. of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
rnkA on Chairman Wallace.

Mr.. II. IL. Wallace, city Democratic
chairman. is one of the most assiduous
workers for the cause in the state. Not
satisfied with hustling around to see that
every likely Democrat is registered, and
button-holng all the doubtful ones, he
ever and anon enjoins the elect to put
nm their best lcks. Toaugment his services
he has been using some printed circular
letters. and these he addressed 10 the
faithful" but one of them bore the
name of a gentleman here who is going
10 vote and work for the Republican
ticket. The letter reads as follows;
fredericksburg. Va, Oct. %, 1901
Mr. --
Dear Sir-You have been appointed
precinct committeeman for your precinct
with - other working Democrats
You are expected to work mp your pre-
cinct aud see that the Democrats come
ont and vote on Nov. >, 1901. Any help
or information that can give you ! will
with pleasure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
air.haar osl.brat!on IL Orange

On Oct. 22d. Mr.. Chas. 5. Waugh, Of
Orange county. celebrated his 18th birth
day. Oyer one hundred guests includ'
ing children. grandchildren great-grand-
children and friends were present. Mr..
Waugh has eight children living, IL
grandchildren. and about 20 great
grandchildren, n majority OF whom were
present. 4 variety Of tempting Viands
and rare delicacies filled the long table
The day was an enjoyable one to all
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
Frank Taylor's Barn Burned.

The barn and contents OF Mr.. Frank
TAYLOR at Hayes" in King George
county, were burned Friday night. In
the building were 80 bushels OF wheat,
$50 bushels OF corn, 100 bushels black
peas, - bushels of oats, tons OF baled
hay, a wheat fan and some farming I'M
Elements There was an insurance on
the building of $500. The loss outside
of this is fully 5000. Mr.. Taylor said to
a representative of The FREE LANCE
81 cannot imagine how the fire orlgl,,
mated. unless matches had been dropped
among the peas and were ignited by
rats
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
The pAonle,s Mission Concert.

A fair audience attended the entertain
ment of the Peoples Mission at the Opera
House Friday night Prof. Davis, OF
Richmond, in his humorous selections
was highly enjoyed Miss Trojan and
Mrs. Proctor sang in their usual charm
ing style. Prof Franklin played a violin
obiigato and was accompanied by Mrs.
Schalders. Several solos were sung by
DIR. c. f. Outcalt, and Master Walter
Solan gave a recitation which did credit
to the little fellow.
Miss Mamie Beale was the pianist. \
small sum was realized for the Mission.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
For over Pity Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing. with perfect SUCCESS Ii soothes the
child. softens the gums, allays all pains,
cures wind collie. and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part of the world.
Twenty-Five cents bottle. BE sure and
ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
Suit Against the City.

The case Of Mr.. Carter Honey against
the CORPORATION to recover damages Tor
injury to his property by constructing
the sewer through his lot. was decided
in favor of the city Mr.. Honey claimed
that the foundation walls OF his house
were damaged, causing the plastering to
fall. injuring his wife and rendering sew
eral of his rooms uninhabitable, that a
spring in hisyard was destroyed; but the
city claimed that Mr.. Honey had been
compensated 81,
Mr.. St. George Il Fitzhugh represented
? the city and MIR. W. d. Carter was coun-
sci for Mr. Honey
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29

Mr.. Walter G. Newman, of ont. Athos,"
Orange county, is about to begin opera
ting the copper mines at Gold Hill, N. e.,
on q large scale, having organized COM
unny known as the Gold Hill Copper
company. He controls the property
himself. but proposes to issue stock to
tbe value of 81 100000 for treasury
purposes and the further development
and equipment of the mine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
TERMS GASH
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)

Corrected by Slmo" hlrsh q bro'J
Wheat, 90 to u; corn, 63 to 50; meal
81. 80 to 81 40 per 100 pounds; oats, 30
to 40 fowls dive, 6 to Z turkeys (ive),
6 to Z. (dressed) 10 to 1;ducks Qive) g to
=: spring chickens, 10 to IL per
pound; lard, 10 to H. eggs, II to ~;
butter. 10 to 20; hams, II to IA; Irish
potatoes, go to 70; beef, 3to 81; veal, AZ;
pork. ) to 8; hides (green), Az to 0;
hides dry, Z to 8; baled hay, $40 to
$12 per ton.
Wool-Unwashed, 16 to II; washed,
% to "a.
8 Leaf sumac-5O to So cents per hun
dred pounds.
THE GRAIN MARKETS.
The grain markets closed yesterday as
follows:
Chicago-Wheat, Oct. 10; Dec. II ;
corn, Oct 55%; Dec. 56%; oats, Oct. 34li
May 37%. 90
New York-Southern wheat, 40 to so
corn, 60 to g.
Baltimore-Southern wheat, 40 to "a
Southern corn 60 to 81.
Richmond-Wheat, "a to 73; corn. ia
to 65. -,
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, 6S to 50; corn, 6;
to Ga.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
Waugh

Mr.. Allie Rhoades. of West Virginia,
and Miss Frances Waugh. OF Orange
county. were married last Wednesday
afternoon at O'Clock at Salem VI. l.:
church in that county, Rev +. +. Hall
officiating. The church was handsomely
decorated and Mrs W. J. Crittenden
PLAYED the wedding marches Miss Carter,
Of Richmond, was maid OF honor and
Mr.. \. T. BARLEY, Jr.. of West Virginia,
best man. The other attendants were
Mr. Vim. Pannill and Miss Edna Waugh
sister of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Rhoades
left the same afternoon for their home in
Mesf VIRGINIA
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
Mr.. James earnett, Of Caroline, Dies
Suddenly.

Mr.. James Garnett, residing near old
salem church, of the Sparta neighbor-
hood. dropped dead on last Saturday
morning He arose and kindled fire,
and fell dead into the fireplace. His
wife pulled him out at once. He was a
little burned, and dead. lie was about
40 wears of age. His remains were
inferred in the old Salem burying
ground. n L.
Mrs. Garnett and one son, Mr.. Jos.
Garnett. of King & Queen, survive him.
Caroline News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
Will Not Vote for Hoge.

W.D. Laws, an educated colored Re
publican and once an editor, OF Northum-
berland county, created CONSERVATION at
a Republican meeting last week in that
county. by saying, among other things,
"Friends, / know not how you are going
to cast your vote on the 9th OF Novem-
Der. but l, for one. am not going to vote
for ! HAMPTON Hoge.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
Rsvival at Salem Church.

A protracted meeting commenced at
Salem Baptist church in Spotsylyania
county Sunday. The pastor, Rev. W. ).
Decker, is assisted by Rev. }. ); kyiand'
Of Caroline county, who will do the
nreaching. Services are held at Z III
each night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
seriously Gored by a Cow.

Mr.. A. A. Wise, of near Rappahannock
Gold Mine, HARDWOOD district, Stafford
county, came hurriedly into the city yes
terday morning after Dir. W. j. Chewing
TO attend his wife, Mrs. Mamie Wise,
who had just been seriously gored by
cow. The lady is quite badly injured but
is receiving every attention requisite in
the case
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
Divorce Granted.

An absolute divorce was granted Mary
+ Stevens from her husband, George
Stevens, in the Corporation Court. Inc
evidence showed that the defendant ue-
serted and abandoned the plaintin about
"a years ago. Hon. 4. 7. Embrey was
counsel for plaintiff.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
Expert Bicycle Performers.

The Sheilde Bros, trick bicyclists OF
Boston. gave an exhibition yesterday on
Main street. After performing many
tricks. one of them mounted the stairs
leading to DR.. Outcalt's office and rode
his wheeldown them. They then passed
the hat around They performed again
last night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
SOME DEATHS.

Miss Lily Christopher, Of Middlesex
county, died recently.
Mrs. May Meredith died recently at her
home in Gloucester county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
culnapar Telephone.

The Culpeper-Telephone line is in oper-
alton. There are about fifty phones in
the town OF Culpeper and the subscribers
can talk to Washington, Sperryville,
Woodville Boston and Norman, on the
Rappahannock line. On the Madison
line connection is had with Madison
G H.. Locust Dale. Orange c. II. and
Madison Run
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG And
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.
Schednle for 1901.

Connections at Fredericksburg with r., F.
Il T. r. l.. and Weems Steamboat co. At
Orange with southern and Chesapeake n
Ohio X. X.
The only line 70 the Charlottesville and
Wilderness Battlehelds.
Eastern Standard Time. Daily except sun
day. ". II. RltHAKDS Ten. Manager.
s'Train No , leaves Orange the 4th Monday
"a each month at 3 I. NJ.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AMI
POTOMAC RAILROAD.


5.O7 A. NJ. daily. No local stops.
S25 4. NJ daily. 20 local stops
. 1O.13A. NJ. sundays only. stops at hrooA'
and Wide Water MI. NJ,
IO.8S 4. NJ. daily exceptSunday. Makes all
l.89 +. NJ. daily except sunday No local
SIS p. NJ. daily. No local stops.
929 F. NJ. daily. stops at BROOKE ana
Wide Water.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
COCA NJ. daily except sunday Hichmond
Accommodation.
63g A.. NJ. daily Atlantic Coast Line
train. stops at Milford. boswell and Ash
land week days All local stops on sundays
1O.47 A. VI. daily except Sunday. Makes
las +. NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. stops at boswell and Ashland. passen.
gers taking this train for Elha and BYRD
Streets, will be transferred at Acca.
Az L. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train stops at boswell and Ashland.
6.37 T. VI. daily. Makes local stops.
S.34 l.. NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Line tram,
via = A. l.. Junction. Arrive at G. o.
BROAD Street station, Richmond
Accommodation train leaves Richmond
2. NJ. daily except sunday arrive Fredericks-
burg CSC +. NJ.
W. Z. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager
+. +. ID. MYERS, President.
G. C.. COX. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
Ninety-Fivs Dollars Realized for the
Poor.

The City Mission, which has been hold.
ing a rummage sale in the Bradford
Building this week, realized the sum oil
S05. This is for the benefit OF the poor
during the winter months.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
Barn Burned.

The barn belonging to Mr.. c. K. Cole
man in Spotsylvania county, together
with contents, was destroyed by hre
Thursday night. No insurance. The
origin is supposed to have been incen-
diary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
Thursday Nov.14,

1901. commencing at ~ O'Clock m, the fol-
lowing desirable property in Fredericksburg,
Va, belonging TO the estate OF the late A. h.
1 ~. lot (No 249 and $500 located be-
tween the lots OF l.. Perry and l.. b. White
house, fronting SO feet "a inches more or
less) on Main street and running Dack De-
tween parallel lines TO Sophia street as ex-
12o. Warehouse and lot on the southwest
corner of Sophia and Frederick streets, en-
bracing what Is known as the Washington
Post lot, fronting 165 feet (more or less) on
Sophia street and running back westwaPdly
with Frederick street 50 feet more or less).
90. Brick house and lot nearly opposite the
said warehouse, fronting 81 feet inch more
or lessl on Sophia street ana running Daek
TO the Rappahannock river.
az. Brick house and lot south OF ana ad-
Joining the next above, fronting 20 feet more
or less on Sophia street and running back
TO the river.
az. Brick warehouse and lot (old Brew
ery) fronting 1912 feet more or less) on
Sophia street and running back TO the river.
90. House and lot nearly opposite Brew,
cry, located on west side of Sophia street and
adjoining property OF G. Z. Bragdon ana
rs. Wharf property fronting the Kappa
hammock river and running back westwardly
TO Sophia street, bounded on south by wharf
OF f. w. Mills and on north by wharf OF O. ID.
Isl. House and lot at foot OF Rock hin,
fronting - teel AMOFe OF iessy On oyP.'o
street and bounded on the north by Berkeley
street. -
(9). Piece OF wharf property adjoining the
steamboat wharf on the north.
1O) 2 lot Nos. ] and ,, Block lol, on the
Boulevard-39x153M feet
GD. 10 lots south OF the above, namely;
Nos. 8, 10, IL, II, ID, II, 10 and l6in BLOCK
I3I. and and 10 I'm Block 13O.
Q2). The India wharf, river front sns-
ceptible OF easy Improvement, aud most Ia
yorably located
These are good properties and some OF
| them, by reason Of location along the river
| front and the.prObability Of future enhance
| ment I'm value, offer exceptiOnable opportu-
mites for profitable Investment. All sales
subject TO confirmation by the court;
TIER M3-One-thrd cash, balance ~
/ g and u months from date OF sale, deferred
/ Daymepts evidenced by bonds OF purchaser
| hearing interest from date OF sale and secured
by reservation Of title or deed OF trust OF az
! cash at option OF purchaser. -
| N''' ST. GEORGE r. FITZHUGH,
ALVIN II. EMBREY,
B. Z. WILLIS,
Oct II, 1901
In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit court OF
the city OF Fredericksburg, Va. ,.,
Phillips iaihtiH'
Against
Phillips and Others.............,..,...De ienuhhn'
/, James p. COrbiD, Clerk Of the said court,
do certify that the bond required OF the
| snecial commissioners by the decree rendered
IN said cause on the 23d day OF July, 1901
has been duly given.
Given under my hand as Clerk OF the said
court, this 18th day Of October, IDOL.
JAMES.P. CORBIN, Clerk.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29
PUBLIC SALE
or VALUABLE
City Property,
Including Wharves, Residences,
Warehouses, and Improved
and Unimproved Lots.

Pursuant to the terms Of decree OF the
Circuit court OF Fredericksburg, Va. entered
on July 80, 1901, IN the cause OF Phillips
executor Va. Phillips and Others, the under
sale at public auction, before the premises,
to the highest bidder on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-29

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Alba de Costa
desire to express their gratitude and re-
turn their thanks for the many acts OF
kindness and words Of sympathy from
the good people OF this city in their re-
cent bereavement in the death OF the
late Theodore Da Costa. Being COM
paratively strangers here, they were deep
" and sincerely touched by this kind
ness and courtesy.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-01-04
Philippine Lepers,

Washington, Dec 26.-An appended
report to General MacArthur's review OF
the civil affairs of the Philippine islands
for the past fiscal year gives rather
startling facts regarding the introduc-
tiOn and prevalence of leprosy in the
islands. According TO the estimates of
the Franciscan fathers, says the report,
there are no less than 10000 lepers in
the archipelago, the major portion of
these being in the Viscayas. LeprOsy
was introduced in 1888, when the
emperor OF Japan sent a ship with $50
lePers on board to the Philippines as a
present to be care1 for by the Catholic
priests. Thus the seed was planted and
as no practical methods were adopted to
eradicate the disease or prevent its
spread, it has taken firm root. house
to house inspection begun last January
found more than 100 lepers concealed
in dwellings,. These were sent to San
Lazaro hospital in Manila, but many
others escaped into the surrounding
country commission is now engaged
in the work OF selecting a suitable island
for the purpose OF isolating all the lepers
in the archipelago.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-01-04
Chinese Toeing the Mark.

Pekin, Dec. 30.-The Chinese plenipo-
tentiaries have been Unexpectedly order
ed to sign the preliminary joint note
and have notified the foreign ENJOYS to
that effect. The Chinese themselves
were greatly astonished at receiving the
imperial instructions. Neither Ii Hung
Chang nor Prince Ching had expected
success in persuading the court under 10
days. But the emperor's instructions
are to agree fully to the note, but to
endeavor to get the best terms possible,
particularly in the matter of limiting
the number of legation guards and also
as to the places where these are to be
located. The plenipOtentiaries are in
structed to endeavor to limit the num-
Der of army posts along the line OF rail-
way as low as possible, and finally to
request the powers not tn destroy the
forts, but merely to disarm them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-20
Boiling Water.

1t may seem presumptuous to
suggest that few people know how
to boil water, but such is the case.
The boiling point under ordinary
atmospheric pressure (sea leveD is
212 degrees f. This point changes
according to the altitude. When
bubbles form on the bottom of the
kettle, come clear to the surface and
rupture quietly, without making an
ebullition, we have simmering. At
this point the thermometer should
register $50 degrees F., and it is at
this temperature that we cook
meats and make soups. When the
bubbles begin to form on the sides
and surface of the. vessel and come
toward the top of the water, there
is a motion in the water, but it has
not really reached the boiling point.
1t is only when the thermometer
reaches PIP degrees f. and the wa
ter is in rapid motion that it can
be said to boil, and the atmospheric
gases still continue to be given off
with the steam for a considerable
time after the water has commenced
to boil rapidly. In fact, it is diff
cult to determine when the last
traces have been expelled. 1t is
safe to suppose, however, that ten
minutes boiling will free the water
from its gases, make it tasteless and
render it unfit for the making of
tea, coffee or other light infusions
of delicate materials.-Mrs. S. T.
Rorer in Ladies' Home Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-20

Harry n. Pillsbury, the American
chess champion, was interviewed re-
Gently with regard to the report from
England that he had challenged DR..
Lasker to match for the worlds
championship. In reply to the state
ment that the report had appeared in
Laskers own column in Manchester
paper, Pillsbury said that he had sent
no formal challenge. "There is, how
ever" he added, "a perfect understand
ing between DIR. Laskcr and myself in
regard to a match in the future He
declined to commit himself any fur
ther, but stated that he expected to
sail for England about the end of the
year and that the time to be set for the
match would depend entirely on cir
cumstances. The presumption is that
Pillsbury and Lasker will suit each
others convenience as much as pos
sible and make the time fit in with the
international tournaments to be held
In Europe next year.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-20
Titus to Go to Henley.

American oarsmen are keenly inter-
ested in the proposition which has at
tanned quite some proportions to send
Charles S. Titus, n member of the
Union Boat club of New York, to Hen
ley next year to compete for the Dia-
mond Sculls.
Titus, who originally hailed from
New Orleans, gained prominence last
year when he won the association sin
gle scull race in the regatta of the Ma
tional Association of Amateur Oars
men, which victory practically declares
him as the champion amateur sculler
Of America.
e. II. Ten Eyck is really the cham
pion, but he has announced his deter
mination to retire from rowing compc-
ttion, thus leaving Titus the next in
order.
Titus ambition for some time has
been to compete for the Diamond Sculls,
and when he won the championship
race last summer the Union Boat club
honored him with life membership in
the club. Now the club is deSirous of
doing still more for its champion, and
If 1t can possibly be accomplished a
general subscription list will be started
in the club for the purpose of raising
funds to defray Titus expenses TO Eng
land next summer for the greatest scull'
ing event in amateur rowing.