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The Washington times., 1901-12-25
New Orleans Entries.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 24.-Entries for
tomorrow's races:
First race--For all ages; five furlonss.
Little Jack Horner, Ill; Tom Collins. 10;
Semicolon, l07: The Bronze Demon. Rival
Dare. Georgle Myrtle Van. Lucinda b..
1902; Imp Albula. Nellie Waddell, Choice,
100; Pretorius, 81.
Second race-For three-year- -olds and
upward; handicap; one mile anu twenty
yards. Andes, los; b. G. Fox, 1e2: Nitrate,
100: Reseda, Uterpe, IS; Piederich,
StranEest, 96.
Third race Steeplechas, handicap;
short course Bristol, 1854; Golden Link
143: Corril'o. 40: Falella, 1872: Cicely
Thorncap. Jim Taylor. Harve B.. l30.
Fourth race-Christmas handicap: for
four-ye -year-olds and upward; one mile.
George Arnold. 1923: Mint Sauce. 116; Petit
Maitre, III; Tayon, 110; Henry Bert. 1903;
Tom Kingsley. Lennep. 1902.
Fifth race-For two-year-olds; handi-
cap; six furlongs. Balm OF Gilead, 1l2:
0'Hagen, 10; Kaloma, l0s; Quixada, 100;
Serpent. &c: Colonel Stone. The Boston,
95: Amigari, 90; Digby Bell. DIR. Hart.
Duke of Connaught, 20; Position, 90
Sixth race-For three year olds and up
ward; selling; one mile. Radford. 1O9;
Miss Soak. Dramburg, 106; Tenderloin.
Eva Rice. Mr.. Phnzy. Bombshell, Elsie
Bramble. Dorothy Lee. 1893; Rebel Jack,
100; Loka, 95: Frank NJ, 81
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
SHOT HIS CLIENT.
Temporarily DernnEed AinInmn At
torncy Fires at Broker.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Dec 2i.-W. Al.
Little. lawyer. and former Consul to Hon
duras under President Cleveland, shot and
seriously wounded William L. Dodd, pres
idcnt Of the Southern. Mutual Aid Associa-
ton. TO-DAY. Little had been representing
Mr. Dodd, who is on trial on the charge
OF using the mails for fraudulent purposes
in connection with the Birmingham De-
bonture Redemption Company.
Little became deranged as the result OF
mental strain in conducting the case, and
he entered Dodd's room declaring that he
0-ittlc) was going to die. pistol lay
on table, and Little seized 1t and
empticd every chamber at Dodd and his
brother, James l.. Dodd. ONLY one bullet
took effect. Dodd VIII recover. Little
comes OF prominent North Carolina
family
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
CLAIMS MILLIoNAIRE's ESTATE
Philadelphia Woman Sues for Por-
tion of Carey u. Puui's Money.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. Dec. 2i.-Suit has
been filed in the United States Court by
Mrs. Alice Fleming, a widow. of Philadel-
phia. for the possession OF a large portion
Of the estate of the late millionaire
banker. Carey B. Paul Of Delaware Ohio.
The claim is based ON three promissory
notes, which Mrs Fleming holds. signed
by Mr. Paul one for 81 ,O00, one for $1,000.
and the third for $35, 600.
In addition TO these notes, plaintiff lays
claim TO 200 shares OF stock in the First
National Bank of Delaware. of which in
stitution Mr.. Paul was president at the
time Of mis- death. This stock is valued
at $2S, ,OO0
The claim OF Mrs. Fleming will be bit
terly fought by Mrs. Paul and her chill
dTen.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
BUNco MAN PLAYED INDIAN.
james Blackwell on TrinI. Charged
With Selling Gold Brick.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, Dec. 24.-James
Blackwell of New York one of the most
expert gold-brick men in the country. is
now on trial here charged with swindiing
Daniel Leonard. :, Feeding Hills farmer,
out of $1,000.
In company with F l. Smith, also of
New York. Blackwell Induced Leonard to
draw his money out Of the bank. after
assaying the brick. which they represent
ed to be of full value
Blackwell wore the -ostume of an In
dian. He is member OF gang that
has perpetrated most clever frauds.
Smith was released on bail, which he
jumped
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eLENNoN NOT SENTENCED.
Hearing Before Recorder GoT Post
poncd Till Next Friday.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2l.-Becorder Goff
today postponed until next Friday the
sentencing OF Edward G. Glennon. the
wardman convicted Of neglect OF duty
in having failed to suppress disorderly
houses.
Glennon was arraigned for sentence be-
fore Recorder Con in Part 1 Of General
Sessions, and as he entered the court
room he walked jauntily to the bar, where
he shook hands with his counsel. former
District Attorney Ridgway The latter
whispered a few words and Glennon gave
n nod in reply. Judging from mis- knitted
brows. Glennon was evidently much wor-
ried.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
DUNLow. W. VA, BURNED.
Almost Entire business District Con.
sumcd by Flames.

DUNLoW. W. Va, Dec. 24.-Last night
fire broke out in the postofice building.
located in the heart OF the business dis
trict.
Notwithstanding a heavy rain was fail
ing. the flames spread rapidly.
There being no fire dcpa tmcnt save a
bucket brigade almost the entire business
district was consumed enjailing a loss
that viii reach near $4,000. The insur-
ance will cover about one fourth ;ne loss.
The origin OF the fire is a mya-c.y.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
English Coni Exports Decrease.

LONDON, Dec. 2i.-The coal shipments
from Leith during 1901 amounted to a
total Of 7O5 972 tons. decrease OF 2Ss.-
339 tons. The falling OF is attributed to
the coal tax, the Industrial depression in
Russia and Germany. and the competi-
tion Of American coal which is now de-
livered at Bremen and Hamburg much
cheaper than Scotch coal.
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KNIGHTS OF AMERICA SUSPEND
Supreme Commander So Notifies ON.
of Orders Chapters.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Dee 24-W. D. Game
ron. supreme Commander OF the Protected
Knights of America, has notified the
chapter at Natchez.. Miss. that the order
will suspend business. and that arrange
ments have been made with the American
Guild whereby al certificates can be
transferred upon examination OF the mem
bers.
committee 4 meeting of the chapter
was appointed to represent the members
and counsel mas been retained Tor the
purpose OF entering suit.
The order was organized in 1895 and
although It has issued 1900 certificates.
the letter Of the supreme commander
shows that the membership has dwndled
down to two thousand. The order -four
ished in Mississippi. Louisiana and Texas
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chnrle.ton Entriea.

CHARLESTON, Dec. 24.-Entries for to-
morrow's races;
First race-For three year -olds and up
ward; selling; five furlongs. Lucy. ia;
Sauce Boat, ia; Loyalty, III; Gale Todd,
10s; Elsie Venner. 1O7; Collette. lO7; Ruby
Riley. 1O7: Trilby Nelson. l07.
Second race-For all ages: six furlongs.
Passaic. 115: Kingfull, i07; Tom Curl,
I07. Wolch Girl. 102; Leila Barr 81: DR..
Worth. 50; Tout 20; Clifton Boy, &c.
Third race-For three year -olds and up
ward: one mile, over four hurdles. Arion.
l4l: NeEoucie. ls1: poorlands. l4l; Stutt-
CART, ls1: Bride. 125-
Fourth race-For thrce-year-old and
upward: selling; five furlongs. Katie
Gibbons. liz: Broadway, ll2; Intent. 109;
Tortugas. 1o7; Vince. 10s; Ventoro. 1Ca.
Fifth race-For four year-olds and up
ward selling; one mile. AborigiLe. 107 +.
Salome. 107: Aniaeone, 80; King Along.
90; Lulu Hammond, So; Al Casksy. 80;
Mark Hanna 90
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
COSTLY KIND OF A JOKE.
Christmas Mcrrymakcr Causes Fire.
Panic. and Damage.

RICHMOND. va, Dec. 2l.-During the
packed condition OF Broad Street tonight.
A. Marehettl. a confectioner and fire
works merchant. sold spit devil to
Christmas celebrant.
The latter deliberately lighted it and
tossed it into large display of fire
works on sale in front of the store I'm
mediately there was an explosion. and in
half minute nearly 81. 600 worth Of fire
works were in lighted blaze.
Roman candles. skyrockets, and bombs
shot in every direction. and a small panic
resulted. Several persons were painfully
BURNED. Three engines and other appa-
ratus responded to the alarm, and hook
and ladder wagon ran over a negro, nearly
killing him.
Seven women had their coats ruined by
the blaze. while the Christmas celebrant
calmly looked on. unidentified, and en-
joyed the show.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Justice Da,y's Swift work.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2i--Justicc John NJ.
Davy. OF the Supreme Court in the Roch-
ester dictrict, who by special assignment
has been presiding in special term, Part
VI OF the Supreme Court in this city,
tried thirty cases. decided two demurrers.
and decided two important motions. be
side attending to the routine motions OF
the court. between December 2 and last
night This record It is said. has seldom
If ever been equaled.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
EDWARD WILL
HOLD COURT.
Drawing Rooms Of the Last
Reign Abolished.
GENTLEMEN TO ATTEND 1T LgVEES.
Innovation in Regulations to Pre-
vent Unidentified Crushes Com
mon at Previous Royal Functions
Mobiles Must Await Royal Com
mand Dress Rules Unchanged.

LONDON. Dec. 25.--The Gazette" an
nounces that the King and Queen dur
ing the coming season viii hold a series
OF courts at Buckingham Palace, instead
OF drawing rooms.
The presentation OF ladies' will be made
at these courts. but attendance and pre-
sentation will be by invitation only. the
number of presentations at each court
being necessarily limited.
Dress Regulations the Law.
The lord chamberlain informs ladies
that they will only receive occasional in
Ntations The courts will be held in the
evening.
Gentlemen may. under exceptional cir
cumstances, accompany ladies of their
family. The dress regulations OF the
courts will be identical with those hither-
to governing drawing rooms
The King will hold levees at st. James
Palace for the reception and presenta-
tion OF gentlemen.
1t had been understood for some time
that the King intended to alter Victoria S
custom OF holding afternoon drawing
rooms
Old Custom Revived.
The new arrangement will be practi-
cally revival of the custom prevailing
in the reign of William ". but King Ed
wards rules contain an innovation of i'm
portance TO society people, namely, that
while privileged persons wishing TO pre-
sent debutantes will send written applica-
tons to the lord chamberlain as hereto
fore. others will only attend when COM
mandcd
Those already presented and others
whose rank entities them to attend are
so numerous that in view of the new re-
strictions. it is estimated that nine courts
will be necessary to include all
To Avoid Crushcs.
The Kings object is to avoid the ineon-
veuient and undignihed crushes of the
last reign. II is understo God that he in
tends TO hold at least n, ,e courts month
ly during the season.
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WOULD SELL HIS BODY.
Chicago Nan. Sure To Die. Offers
Corpse for Money to Buy Food.

CHICAGO. Dec. 2i.-Ezra Parker. OF 46
Clark Street, Is looking for physician or
society of medical men who will provide
him with the necessaries of life for the
privilege OF using him for purposes Of
demonstration after death.
Physicians have told him that he could
not hope TO live longer than three months.
and he is. therefore. OF the opinion that a
contract barteriug his body for a little
food and place to sleep would not run
many weeks.
He pawned his last article OF value to
get money for weeks board. lie now
wants to pawn his body.
Parker is suffering from Bright's dis
ease. He appears to he physically unfit
to perform any work, and objects to being
placed in the incurable ward of hos
pital.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Charleston Results.

CHARLESTON. Dec. 24.-Results OF to-
days races; track heavy:
First racial ages: six furlongs. Eli
son (Alairel. to ?. won. Little Tower
David. 3 TO 1. second: Emigrant bon
ner). 10 to !, third. Time. l:25.
Second race-Selling; for o-year- -olds:
five iurlongs. Deadly Night Shade
fwhite). to 5. won; Latch String Cw.
Woodsl. g to :. second: Tristram tEnos)
2 to 3. third. Time, log.
Third race--selling: for thrce-year-o!ds
and upward, one mile. Sam Lazarus,
Esq. w. Woods. { TO 5. won; Jessie Y
tBonnerl. Is to !, second: Frank B.
tAlaiTe). to 2, third. Time, 1;52.
Fourth rsce-For all ages: selling; FIVE
and a half furlongs. Juli.tta b. ,AiaireD
to ], won; Hattie Davis DAVID, to /,
second; Tortugas ,Castgo), . TO ., third.
Time. 1:15iz.
Fifth race-For four-year- olds and up
ward; selling: six and one-half furlongs.
Lake Fonso (CastroD, l to- won, Sou
dana lMosier). 3 TO ], sec. id; Certain
tMayD. TO .. third. Time, ] 80.
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NEW DIsT1LLINe FIRM FORMED
VIII Take over the Business of Col.
OuterbrIdge Horxey

FREDERICK. Dec. 24.-The old and
weil-krown distilling business Of Colonel
outerbridge Horsey, of this county, was
absorbed this morning by a new corpora
tion formed to conduct the manufacture
of liquors.
The directors of the company are:
Colonel Outerbridge Horsey. Outerbridge
Horsey. jr.. Thomas Lee HOrsey. and
Charles c. L. Horsey. of Frederick
County. and Jesse slingluff, of Baltimore.
The capital stock Of the new company
is placed at $4,000. divided into 400
shares, par value 500 a share. The
principal Office Of the corporation will be
located in this county. and the term of
the existence Of the company is limited to
forty years.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
A BAROMETER OF PROSPERITY.
'London MaiI'' TabuIntcs the stand
ing of Leading cities.

LONDON. Dec. 25.-The newspapers this
morning printed the customary kilograms
from foreign capitals describing the com
ing Christmas Festivities and the social
situation. All the New York dispatches
lay stress upon the abounding prosperity
Of the United States and the lavish dis
trihution OF Christmas gifts, notably those
OF Mr.. J. Pierpont Morgan and other great
employers Of labor
The Mail" tabulates the material we'll
being thus: London. medium; Paris,
poor. Berlin. bad: Vienna. bad Rome.
good: St Petersburg, good. and New
York. excellent"
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
FEARS FOR CAPTAIN LORD.
Army officer Who Disappeared sat.
urday Not Yet Located.

No trace has been found of Capt
Thomas " Lord. u s. A.. retired. who
has been missing since. last Saturday from
his home at 937 New York Avenue north
west.
Today the police will send out circu-
lar describing Captain Lord to various
cities and towns all over the country. and
Thomas r. Marshall and other friends of
the missing officer have offered rewards
ageregating 5000 for news of his where
abouts.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
FELL TWO HUNDRED FEET.
Michigan Miners Body burned by
Lamp in Cap During Descent

HOUGHTON. Mich. Dec. 81. - Mathew
Schultz. a watchman at No. South Heela
shaft Of the Calumet and Hecla n:irr, met
a horrible death last night Ia some IN
known manner he fell from the eleventh
10 the twenty-third level, distance of
COO feet. and the candle he was wearing
in his cap remained lit during the fall
and set fire to his clothing The body was
discovered an hour later. with the face
and trunk burned to a crisp.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Life saved by Cats Cries.

OLD BRIDGE. y. J., Dec 24-Awakoned
by the cries OF his brothers eat. Philip
Lott saw the formers house in flames
next door. and saved him at the risk OF
his life. Peter. the brother. had come
home intoxicated and overturned the
lamp. and he fought Philip during the
rescue. Peter may die from burns
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Belgium con.urs Recent Honor.,

CHICAGO. Dec. 2i.--charles Henrotin.
Belgian Consul in Chicago, has received
medals OF high honor Added to the four
he already held both az consul general
for Turkey and representative of the Bel
yian Government these make Mr. Henro-
tin probably the most decorated Ameri-
AN In Chicago. His wife has two decora-
lions
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
HOME FOR CECIL RHODES.
Dnfhnm Hall Estate. Near Newmar-
ket. Bought for 100000.

LONDON. Dec. %. - The Telegraph"
says that Cecil Rhodes has bought for
about e1OO,OoO ihe Dalham Hall estate
five miles from Newmarket. 1t comprises
3,475 acres and is computed to produce an
annual income of G4,O00
There - on It an imposing residence.
built by the Bishop of Ely in 17O4 II is
an all-round sporting estate and abounds
in game. Mr.. Rhodes has hitherto had no
English residence.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Captains rromptness saves Lives.

BRIDGEPORT Conn, Dee. 2i.-Christ-
mas shoppers became panic-stricken when
the steamer Allen Joy. returning from
New York, collided with tug near here.
The captain Immediately beached the ves-
sci and all were saved
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
s12a.noo n- Chri-tmns cift.

FALL RIVER. Mass. Dec 2f.-Notices
were posted in the four mills Of the Fall
River Iron Works today by VI. C. d. Bor-
den. Of New York. notifying the employees
that he will make them 4 Christmas
present Of the money they would have
received had not the reduction of wages
gone into effect in his place. The total
of this Christmas present is about S125,OOO.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
TWO INTERESTING WILLS.
Testnments of Mrs HoIIcy and
Bushrod Robfnson Probnted.

In her will. dated August last, Mrs.
Caroline Holley states:
'All | have is my own earnings. and I
propose to leave ii to whom | please"
To the Methodist Church at Blooming
burgshe leaves mortgage which is in the
possession of Mr.. Fl. Fl. Brown. and all
the rest of her estate, real and personal
is left to her adopted son, Mr.. F. b. Eaton.
The late Bushrod Robinson. by his will
dated July 10. 1893. leaves the interest he
once hold in the firm of Robinson. Cherry
& Co. to his son. Eugene T. Robinson.
provided he pay to the executor OF the
estate $1,000 yearly for the benefit OF Mrs.
Georgia NJ. Robinson. All the household
furnishings in the premises 1909
Nineteenth Street are left to his widow.
and Mr.. Harry E. Stewart is named as
nrnrnfnr
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
PRAISES ITALY's NAVY.
French Expert Attributes italian
Ships Excellence to Good Cnrc.

PARIS, Dec. 2i.-The report on the
naval budget. framed by ex-Minister
Lockroy in behalf OF the budget commit
tee. is very bulky volume. and must
have entailed immense and patient labor
II compares the French German. Ital-
ian. and British hayies. and regards the
Italian navy as the best prepared for m
mediate action, stating that Italy expeads
80 per cent Of the annual naval budget
for equipment toward keeping in state
of preparation. For this purpose Great
Britain spends "a per cent. Germany %.
and France 23
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
A SOLDIERS BIG HEART.
spanish wsr yetern" Expires From
Its Abnormal Croutb-

SCRANTON. Pa, Dec. 24-David FeId-
man, the Scranton man with an abnor.
mally large heart, was buried today. lie
was in the Thirteenth Regiment. Penn
sylvania Volunteers. in the war with
Spain, aad during his term OF Service con-
traeted the disease OF which he died.
His heart was three times the normal
size
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Inspector phillips Returns.

E. l.. Phillips. the inspector OF pawn
shops and second hand shops for the Po-
lice Department. returned to the city yes
terday morning after a two weeks trip
to Missouri and Iowa. where his wife and
child had spent several weeks with rela-
ti,-.-e
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
werI-knoun Lawyer Dead.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 24-David W.
Sellers. the most prominent authority on
municipal law Of the city Of Philadelphia
and president of the Fairmont Park Com
mission. died at his home today, aged
sixty-seven years. He was one of the
solicitors of the Pennsylvania Ratlroad.
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suicide First Fired Mt chi,d.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 24.-Crazed by
grief over the recent death Of his wife.
August Schwab today shot his one-year-
old daughter and then committed suicide.
The bullet fired at the infant plowed
deep wound in the cheek. but was DETECTED
by the Jaw bone, and the child will live
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Lcrt Three DiGercnt wills.

BOSTON, Dec. 24.--A third will alleged
20 have been made by SAMUEL WEIGH who
left an estate of $4,000. was taken up
in the Probate Court at Cambridge to-
day. Mrs. Martha s Munscy, OF Pitts
field, y. H.. niece. IS said to have been
Interested in each of the Wills which have
turned up my8teTiously.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Jersey senatorial Caucu-.

TRENTON. y. J.. Dec. 24.-senator
Charles Reed. of Summerset county. has
called a Republican senatorial caucus for
next Thursday evening. in this city. 1t
is expected that Senator Frances. of Mon
mouth will be named as president with
little or no opposition.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
AFTER FLETCHER HEATH.
Attachment for sG,oof on Account OF
Overdue Note.

NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-,A sheriffs at
taehment for se.o91 against Fletcher S.
Heath. former vice president Of the Sew
enth National Bank and brother OF ex-
Assistant Postmaster General Perry s.
Heath, was served today on the Knlck-
erbocker Trust Company.
1t Is 10 recover on note drawn by
Heath at Hamilton. Ohio. February 1.
1900. to the order of the national bank
Of that city
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
WAR WOULD BE MoMENToUs.
Vienna Paper Says Europe Could
Not he Impassive Spectator.

VIENNA, Dec. 24.-The "Neue Frele
Presse. commenting on the Argentine
Chile affair today, says il the war occurs.
Europe. because of her enormous inter-
ests in South America, could not remain
an impassive spectator.
The European chancelleries, the paper
says. are now busy concerning the meal
eulable effect the war might have on re-
lations between the United States, ar
mored with the Monroe Doctrine, and Eu-
rope.
The development of these relations. the
''Presse" points out. constitutes the most
important world problem Of the future.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Moore Defeats kirkland.

In the closest coniest of the pool tour
nGment. Moore. the dark horse. defeated
Kirkland 100 to ss. This gives Moore
good chance for second place, but siz
games remain to be played Tonight Wal
lace will meet wiseman. The standing
10 date is as follows:
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
A Gnmc of Delay.

II looks as il both sides intended TO play
a game of delay and bluff for some tine
to come. Spalding will not give up the
fight for the league presidency until the
courts have passed upon the legality OF his
recently disputed election.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Lasr.er Plays Forty Games.

PARIS. Dec. Emmanuel Lasker today
played forty games OF chess simul-
taneously with forty OF the best players
of the Cercle Philsdor. He won thirty
five and lost three Two we're scratched.
PLAY lasted six hours and a half.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
London Expects Count Ito.

LONDON, Dec. Marquis Ito. the
Japanese statesman and foriler Prime
Minister. who has been on tour of the
world, is expected to, arrive in London
tonight.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Charleston selections.

First racc-sauce Boat, Elsie Venner,
Ruby Riley.
Second racc-passaic, Tout, Leila Barr.
Third race-Stuttga CART, Poorlands Arion.
Fourth race-lnJent Ventoro. Broad
way.
Fifth racc-M Caskey. saIome, An
tqgOne.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
starter CnIducm M.

SARATOGA, y. Y. Dec. 2i.-James r.
Caldwell, the veteran racchorse starter,
is reported as seriously III at his resi-
dence here. He has been prostrated sew
eral weeks with sciatica.
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New Orleans Selections.

First raee-Nellie waddell, Little Jack
Horner, Rival Dare.
Second race-Strangest, Reseda, Pied
erich
Third race - Corrillo. Bristol. Golden
Link.
Fourth race-Imp. Mint Sauce. George
Arnold. Tayon.
Fifth raoe-Kaloma. o'IIagen, Balm of
Gilead.
Sixth race--Eva Rice. Miss Soak, Rebel
Jack
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MnIc. to vi.it the kai.er.

will visit Kaiser Wilhelm toward tie end
OF January
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Did sot Oppose.

"A few days later he came in court.
and. by not opposing the injunction.
admitted that It was impossible for him
to defend his title to the office.
Under these circumstances. it does not
seem to me necessary that you should
make any reply to MIR. Spalding's COM
munication of this morning. TIE status
of the National League remains the same
as it was before the pretended election
OF Mr.. Spalding as president secretary
treasurer
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The plan said TO be under way involves
a campaign that viii result in the weak
ening OF the Brooklyn. Philadelphia.
Pittsburg and Chicago combination, so
that Spaidinr viii lose his grip.
II is reported that the real owner Of
the Pittsburg club. not Dreyfuss. Will re-
ceiye visit shortly from certain ind-
viduals who will endeayor TO impress him
with the advisaSility of renouncing the
SnaldinR crowd