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New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
THE R4CETRACK.
ENTRIES AT NEw-oRLEANs.
NeW-UrIeans, Jan. 20-Entries for Tomorrow:

FIRST race zone and one-sxteenth mies)-Fanny Ie~
Iahd. % 10: Monett, 81. advertisement OIekma
FItzhush lO2 Little Boy Blue 1O4: Randy 1O5; Petit
Mature. Arthur Behan lO6; Prince Real, 1O7
Second (sx and one-haf furlongz seinR)-Fannie
Maud lOl Ep Belle of Elgn. Kohnwreath IO2; Athara
lO4; DivOnne. 1O6. '
Third race tone and one-half miles seling)-Bert
Davis. 1Ol, Kodak, Donation. 1O2. Pacemaker IO5
Emisre, 1O6; Admetus, 100: Woodtrce. los.
Fourth race handicap, six furlOngsl-Qute Right o.
Clales 81 Andes, %. and ". j. Deboe 9S coupled;
Alex Lady Callahan 1O2; hummer, 104; Sakatuck 100
Fifth race (seven furlongs selling)-Novety 81: Pat
NV Boy So Porter B. 94; Chiffon 90; Egyptian Prince
100; Junaeta, Ellen B. 1O3; Hand iO5; Douster-
swivel, Island Prince, 1O6
Sixth (seven furongs. seing)-MasterfuI 81:
Azua Sc Eous 9S. Pantand HaChmeister 9S: DOralice
Mamie Lou. 99 Jim Breeze. 100: Fair Deceiver. 1O1
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
ANTI-SALOON CRUSADE IN SYRACUSE.

Syracuse, y. Y. Jan. pa crusade against the
wide open saloons of this city was started this
afternoon by Secretary Merrill S. Louks of the
Anti-Saloon League Of New-York City. Spoilers
in the employ Of the league visited the principal
saloons in the downtown district and bought
drinks. Afterward they visited Police Headduar-
ters, where they made affidavits TO Chief of Police
Wright against the saloonkeepers These docu-
ments Will be turned over to the District Attorney
in the morning. Mr.. Louks assisted by Secre-
tary George Z. Day. of the Young Mems Christian
Association OF shs city.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
SWEPT OVER. NIAGARA FALLS.
ONE MAN LOST AND ANOTHER SAVED FROM BOAT
CAUGHT IN ICE FIELD

Niagara Falls, y. Y, Jan. 2O-John Wiser and
John Marsh. of this city, attempted TO cross
Niagara River. above the falls, to-day. They lost
control of their boat. and were carried into the
rapids. Wiser, who unable 70 swim was swept
over the falls and drowned Marsh after des-
perate struggle in the icy water. was rescued by
persons along the shore.
The almost half way across the river
when there boat caught in field of ice. They
fought desperately extrcate their frai craft but
without success. AS the boat passed the power
house both got out of the boat onto the
floating ice. The boat passed on through the rapids
and over the falls. The two men foated down the
river side by side. Marsh was two hundred feet
from the shore and Wiser at least twenty
feet further away AT Willow Island several men
formed line. and with the aid of long pole sue
ceeded in getting near enough TO Marsh to rescue
him Wiser clung to the ice until he was tossed
on INTO the tumbling waters and drifted over
the brink
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
KILLED YLNG HOCKEY
JAMES KENT FRACTURES HIS SKULL IN
\ GAME AT FISHKILL

Newburg, y. Y, Jan. 20 (SpeciaD james
Kent, one Of the wealthy residents of Dutchess
county. met his death this afternoon as a result
Of playing hockey on the ice Mr.. Kent lived
IN handsome home overlooking the Hudson
at Fishki-on- Hudson. The river has been
freezing for few days that this afternoon
he and party Of friends took their skates and
went for a game Of hockey. the first of the sea-
son. There We're several in the party. but only
Mr- Kent his daughter Helen Mrs. William
Stewart, Of New-York, a sister-in-law, and g.
Hunter Brown, vice-presdent and manager Of
the Newburg, Dutchess and Connecticut Rail
road. participated in the play.
After skating for a time the game of hockey
was begun. Mr.. Kent seemed to be unusually
interested in the game. and made a number of
good plays. Finally. while making a rush for
the ball, he slipped. and in an attempt to regain
his balance, he fell backward, striking his head
with great force upon the ice. When his friends
reached his side he unconscious. MeSsen-
gers We're sent for physicians. and DR.. Moth. of
tishkill. responded promptly. but an eXamina-
tion showed that Mr.. Kent had sustained bad
fracture Of the skull H. died shortly after
ward not having regained consciousness.
Mr.. Kent was a member of one of the oldest
and best families Of NeW-York. His grand
father was the late Chancellor Kent. His
brother, William married of the LOrillardS
and lives at Tuxedo. He leaves a widow, who
was Miss Stewart. of NeW-Hork, and two chill
dren.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
AGED NAN FROZEN TO DEATH.
RETIRED MERCHANT or PRINCETON Sue
CUMBs TO THE COLD WEATHER

Princeton. y. J.. Jan. 20.-George ". Nc
Chimes, a retired merchant Of this place
frozen to death last night early this morning
He was eighty years old and for several years
he had been deranged. Last night he crept out
OF his bedroom window. and after falling ten
feet from the roof Of the yeranda, CTawled TO the
rear Of the garden, where his body was found
An only son survives him
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
CRESCENT ATHLETIC CLUB ELECTION.

AT the annual meeting of the Crescent Athletic
Club. which held at the city clubhouse. No.
25 CHnton-st, Brooklyn. Saturday night. the
reports of different teams were read and the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
Governing COmmittee-Fritz Brose, William c.
Nesmth DIR. Henry N Read, Frank II. Sayre and
Charles a. Sherman.
Nominating Commttee-For the casS of 1904
Charles NJ Bull. Henry b ketcham. Henry L.
LanShaar, Charles \. Morse, jr-, James H. Oil
phaut. and Carl G.. RasmuS. For the class of 1908,
Howard DTakeley.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
NOT LIKELY TO CONSOLIDATE.

1t is not probable that the suggestion recently
offered the United States Revolver Association for
consolidation with the National Rifle Association
will be adopted, owing To the members of the
United States Revolver Association disapproving
of it the ground that il would result in the
fOrfeiting of their individuality The members of
the Revolver Association are sanguine of obtain
ing another international match during the present
year, and at its forthcoming annual meeting the
eXpediency of issuing another challenge will be
crr
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
CHINESE ans SOLD AT AUCTION

TWELVE OF THEM DISPOSED OF AT HIGH PRICES
IL SAN FRANCISCO.
San Francisco Jan. 90 CspeciaD.-Twelve Chinese
girls were sold al public auction in ''Friscos'
Chinatown yesterday publicly though hey
had been in Canton. where such human slavery is
recognized institution. These girls were the prop
erty of Gong Cox, an Old Chinese He wanted 10
20 back 10 China. advertised the furniture and
chattels Of his establishment AT auction.
According TO Chinese custom creditors of Gong
appeared and pasted bills the door OF his place
Specifying their claims Every Chinese who bid at
auction agreed TO pay claims against the girl he
.ancied
When the sale began there was a large crowd.
The girls sold at from N.700 10 s. 500 each
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
COLLISION ON TIE N. y. \. IL AND Il.

Pawtucket r. l.. Jan 2O.-The Federal Express
eastbound on the New-York, New-Haven and Hart
fard Railroad. due in Providence at 559 a. m, but
which did not arrive there until sos a. m, while
standing at the station run into from the rear
py the worcester accommodation train The en-
glne or the Worcester train and the vestibued end
or the rear sleeper OF the express were damaged.
but none OF the trainmen or passengers were seri-
ously hurt.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
LTE RIRp CoNTEsr PROPoSED.

A live bird contest between teams representing
New-York and New-Jersey will probably be held
January % at Interstate Park. on Long Island
1t is supposed that each team will be represented
by fifteen twenty members The conditions
governing the match will be twenty twenty-five
birds each Residency Of the State is necessary
70 secure eligibility To participate in the shoot.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21

tendance OF young women visitors. Many or tnese
seemed well educated in cycle details as their
male escorts. They could talk glibly OF the ad-
vantageS of the cushion frame. the hub coaster
brake. the centre driving gear the forward exten-
sion bar. the smaller sprocket wheels the roller
bearing brake and the many improvements in the
wheels generally
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
WHAT GoRuAN uEANS TO DO n MARYLAND
PLAN To MAKE NEED OF STATE CENSUS EXCUSE
FOR EXTRA SESSION AND THEN DIS
FRANCHISE NEGROES so. HE CAN
RETURN To SENATE

Baltimore Jan. % tSpecian.-Governor Smith and
the State Democratic organization will protest
against the Federal census returns in far
they increase the negro vote in the southern and
eastern counties and also increase Republican rep
resentation in the Le gislature As Gov
ernOr Smith receives the official report from the
Census Department in Washington. he Will. accord
ing 10 the present plan of the Democratic managers.
issue q proclamation disapproving the census
turns and calling extra session OF the Legis-
lature for the passage Cf a bill TO provide for
State census a basis determine representation
OF the various counties in the House of Delegates,
and also TO pass bill for the disfranchsement of
iiterates on the lines of the Massachusetts law.
This extra session scheme has been hanging fire
ever since the Legislature adjourned last May; The
increase IN the negro population particularly in
those counties adjoining the District OF Columbia
line has been enormous in the last five years. The
Democrats believe they can reduce the negro vote
sufficiently the state To the Democrats
by the application OF the educational qualification.
Ex-senator German. Governor Smith and other
party leaders first reluctant TO can an extra
session solely for the purpose o. disJTanchisinS
the negro, although the most earnest appeals nave
been made from many of the counties TOT the
passage of such Law. IN The census returns, now
ever the Democrats find reason Tor sunmonlnB
tho Legislature. The entire plan is part OF Mr.
Gorman's determined scheme 10 assure his return
the Senate.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21


o. -. cr.5,,.- y NeT-YoTk: January 10; 1901
We have carefully considered the accompanying
statements and letter of the receivers and after
an investigation into the affairs Of the firms.
referred 10 IN The joint letter Of the receivers
The loss Of sS50Qoo stated 10 have been made by
The present season fully account for the existing
Utilities II is evident that if this amount Of $50
@9 could nOw be added 10 the active assets. the
ness and have The mills practically free from debt
The Audit Company Of New-York has examined
lies or obscurities. The losses aforesaid seem to
have been mace in the regular course of business.
rToduce goods that could 7rofrahlv compete win
other goods made ~ better machinery and under
moro favorable conditions
This record Of disaster during The wears Of de-
precision not only explains the deficiency in assets,
h-t r also 1rst'e- thH extremely low estimate
which rhe receiver Of G II. & p H Stou makes
u the available net value Of the mill properties.
ne Nus 'elnt Cl.loeo Aho one PoItoh OF thCIn,
1e.hs S--.-' - lnHlNiQuai cams agalnst me es-'
to need additions Of machinery 20 enable them 10
flfn nHt frs' rate nerEhandlse. II Is, dou'lIu
whether any one other than the friends Of the
jics al any but a nominal price. il is great
sacrifice 10 give up property which cost more than
Si. ~ E-7,ls ff 30, r,,,,i,,g srs - u- q AZ AZ ~
know any one but the friends OF the Stotts willing
10 undertake TO continue manufacturing at Stott-
The assets of ". 7. Strong & co. and g II. & F. II.
Stott would. I'm our judgment. pay nearly 20 cents
the dollar 20 all the unsecured creditors II
suHicierr tine for leisurely realization the
sets co01d safe'v he taken There are. however.
many creditors who insist on nrompt settlement
The necessity ~ making cornpromise in which
sn sHrH 5oi1 Is imperative II litigation should
te he~ru A. would pr0bah bly, hr necessary for tho
-H~-vers maize conflicting CLAIMS on the assets
witch claims would have 10 be adfudicarod bv the
hi~hrsf courts. This would surely result ~ the
ed ~ long litigation I'm greatly reduced diyi-
frr6 20 an 'ro creditors.
ne are therefore constrained 70 recommend 70
'ha creditors Of h0th firms the acceptance Of the
o~er ~ f' per cent cash the best arrangement
~erri~a ne r~6.r he unfortunate conditions exist
-e This 0ffar win ~ available when all creditors
shel have assenrc5 Il al creditors DO not assent
T. 's difficult t0 how LITIGATION and waste OF
nssets be avoided Yours truly,
CORNFT IT'S y BLISS.
A j JUILITARD
JOHN CLAFLIN.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
MCOF-SHARKEY FIGHT OFF.
SAN FRANCISCO SUPERVISORS REFUSE TO GRANT
A LICENSE FOR IT

fight. which scheduled for next month in is
city, has been declared of owing 10 the refusal of
the Board of City Supervisors to grant a license
TO the Twentieth Century Athletic Club for a fight
in which Mccoy was TO be principal The club is
now trying to match Root and Moffatt
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
4. A. U. FINAL CONTESTS.

The final bouts of the Amateur Athletic Unions
boxing and wrestling Tournaments held in
Pittsburg Saturday night. Following are the
results in the various classes.
BOXING.
One hundred and pound class-Heary Brown. Du-
Quesne G. and G.
one hundrrd ana twenty pound cass-John L.
SChulcs. Bon Rowing club. Toronto.
one nJi1dr,d ferty-tive pound J. Dukelow.
Pastime y %
one hundred and fifteen pound class-Georse Young.
Hatheld y g.
one huoIrcd and Cty-cght pou0d olsss-Wijam Ro-
deubach. New West side y. o. Nrw-Nork
Oue hundred and thirty-hve pound class-Iohu Mum
ford. West side 4
ffcavyNcg William RcdenhaCl Ncv--York
WRESTLING.
one hundred and five pound classFrauE HJah. Werner
\. t'.
one hundred and afteen pound class-George Ownss.
Werner \.
one hundred ami twenty-five pound oIasS-C, Sinot.
Pastime T.. NeW-loTk
one hundred forty-dve pound class-Max Wiley.
Rochester, A. e.
one hundred and thirty hVe pound class-MaN Wiley.
One hundred and hfty-eight pound Slass-Joseph
SehmU-keI. Werner ~. e.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
Don't All Speak at Once.

AFTER breakfast this morning go direct your
newsdeaer and tell him that you pamphlet copy OF
The Tribune story Nineteenth Century
sOIneIy printed finely illustrated. Price, % cents.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
The scores Of the shooting matches Of the 7th
Regiment Rife Club last Saturday follow:
REVOLVER MATCH
QUALIFICATIONS
CROKER'S HORSES TO RACE HERE.
QUITE A STRING IN TRAINING FOR THE AMERr
CAN TURF NEXT SEASON

Richard Croker will race next season a large
number of thoroughbreds the American turf
His horses here now which include Bellario and
Beau Gallant. being trained by Frank Brown
Mr.. Croker recently purchased a number of two
year-Olds in Kentucky. md they were shipped to
of the local tracks. According to a report he
is desirous of obtaining the services of Jockey
Spencer for next season.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
40 REPUBLICAN CAUCUS IN OREGON.

Portland ore Jan. 2o.-It has practically been
settled that there VIII be caucus Of the Republt-
can members Of the Legislature TO select a candl-
date for the United States Senate The opponents
Of ex-senator II. ". Corbett concede that he VIII
receive from thirty 10 thirty-hve votes. Senator
Mcbride claims TO have twenty votes. Binger Her
mann Commissioner o. the General Land once
will his friends claim. have votes on the hrst
ballot The fact that the twenty-elght democrats
in the LEGISLATURE We're unable to agree upon a
candidate at a recent caucus is recorded as an IN
dication that they Will split up their votes, ana
probably several VIII be cast for Repuolcans
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
,ou Can't have Everything.

But The Tribunes STORY the Nineteenth Century is
all who order tcoay II Is IN paphlet
form well printed and splendidy illustrated
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21

This wool was paid for ny the proceeds Of these
notes, and the payment made was on account OF
wool withdrawn
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21

Andrew Carnegie declined 10 see a Tribune re-
porter yesterday He is reported TO have de-
MED on Saturday that he was contemplating the
reported sale OF his plants. Attempts were made
10 see other men interested in the various steel
companies, but no one was found who would
talk for publication.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
Receiver of W. L. Strong &

There are also Sl,o6O,OGo Of notes made by c H &
? II stott and indorsed by w I. Strong & Co
EDWARD A. TREAT
RncaiNer Of Z.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
ASSETS

An item Of 5S56 - in the hands of the receiver
uf ". J.. Strong & Co. is claimed by me as re-
ceiver Of c. II. G F. II. Stott. 1t is also claimed
by the receiver Of ". /. Strong & Co. Reference
viii be made 10 il in joint letter by the receivers
10 the Advisory Committee
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21

e..st. wool to secure above notes...... se85ooo %
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21

r.ss . ~ - ksOI.sls a2
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21

HUDSON, \ Y. january Il 1901
Messrs. Cornelius y. Bliss. A =. Juilliard and
John Clafin.
Gentlemen. For the purpose Of enabling you TO
advise the receiver and the creditors Of the two
frms of ". J.. Strong & Co. and c. H. and F II
Stott 70 adopt such a course Of action as shall
seem yOu best calculated TO conserve the in
terests Of all concerned I beg leave 10 hand YOU
ihe annexed summary of the affairs Of the firm OF
G n & r. II. StOtt showing their available as
sets You Viii observe that have stated the fol-
lowing item al the foot OF the credits, viz:
Amount available from mills. 500 O0l'
] include this item because the owners of the
mills, which were not firm property and never
came into my hands receiver. have Informed
ne thar they propose to raise the sum OF 500 600
upon them for the purpose Of ena bling me unite
with the receiver Of W. I Strong & Co in q Joint
offer 10 pay the creditors of both firms 40 per
centum upon the ioint Indebtedness. Very re-
s3ectfUlly yours. SMITH THOMPSON.
Receiver Of C i. & = II. Stott
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21

TOTAL ....-. a. .-...- - s7s1, 10 81
y debts returned goods on
baog accounts testmated) ....-..... % 600 90
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21

Hudson, y. Y. January Il 1901
SIS. Cornelius \. Bliss. A =. Juilliard and
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21

liability note Of F L Stott, indorsed
by c H. a. F II stout .....-...... S aGa o.
Note u c. ii. +. n. Stott ........ $500 o.
Note OF G. H. & r. II. Stott. 81. .0NA 90
tala .--.----.-.- r-..-- 300 90
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21
STATEMENT.

Eoes lH Naw-York indorsed by ". l.
suoiL- q b. = L.urf,Hh' lT3
Notes in Hudson hanks. $4,000 90
". L strong OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 372 167 10
Merchandise debts 732l2 Il
Total 81 $40 s7a II
New-York tribune., 1901-01-21

New-YoTk. January Is. 1901.
editors Of ". L. Strong * CO. and c. II.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
H0Okers Bend.

Crops generally short and some
are well nigh failure, and the
outlook rather gloomy. Most
people will have TO practice great
economy, but it seems that many
over here will have their tobacco
and smoke and spit where ever
they go, even though their child.
.ren are short on rations, books,
clothing and education. Some Of
our best citizens are going to
leave us. We regret, very much
that b. Hogden and j. N. White
have sold out to 20 to other parts
of the country, and that the land
sharks are getting hold of most
OF the land, to the injury of our
community. Putting in people
who disregard the Sabbath, the
morals the church and even the
schools. And the sharks care
for nothing only to get as much
profit on investment as possible.
While the citizens of good moral
character are worried with no
chance of relief, and thus quite q
number of communities are well
nigh ruined in moral standing.
Rev. j. r. Alexander filed his
last appointment at Antioch and
is much improved in health.
Rev. "Wild Bill" Evans is con.
Quoting a ten days tent meeting
at Sardis, and is to have one
hundred dollars for his services.
Sorghum making is going ON
now, but neither the yield nor
quality are first class.
A BENDER.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
PauLks.

N. w. Watson has been quite
sick for the past week but is now
improving.
w. r. Mo%ahan is in very
feeble health.
Mr.. Rid DeFord of Olive Hill
will speak at Berlin Tuesday
night.
Mrs. j. T. White is visiting rela
tives near Olive Hill.
An entertainment is to be given
at Robertsons Chapel Sunday
night, Oct. Is. Every body in
vited.
Mrs. Stringfellow. who has
been confined to the bed for the
past two weeks with pneumonia
is slowly improving.
Watson Bros. will begin work
on. their mill next Wednesday.
Mr.. Frank Black was thrown
from a mule one day last week
and was bruised up right badly.
~. ROMEO.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
WILLIAM M'KINLEY
HIS LIFE AND WORK


BY Gen. Charles H. Grosvenor.
Presidents life long Friend,
Comrade in war aud Colleague in
Congress. Was near bis side with
other great men when his eyes
were closed in death. Followed
the bier to the National Capitol
and On to Canton. The General
requires share Of the proceeds
of his book to be devoted to a
Mckinley Monument Fund. Thus
every subscriber becomes q con-
tributor to this fund. Millions OF
copies will be sold. Everybody
will buy If. Orders for the asking.
Nobody will refuse. Elegant Pho
togravure Portrait of President
McKinlcy's last picture taken at
the White House. You can easily
and quickly clear $1,000 taking
orders. Order outfit quick; chance
to prove success, secure yearly
contract and become Manager
Send II 2.cent stamps for elegant
prospectus. Taking 10 to so or
ders daily. $4,000 copies will be
sold in this community. Address
The Continental Assembly,
Corcoran Bldg Opp. US. Treas'y
Washington, d. c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
Ie Owes His Life to the Fore.
thought Of a Companion,

Q 49, - " a-S-'A t''s't-NA'
While on a camping trip in
Webster county, Mr.. S. |. Stump,
of Gormantown, w, Va, hand a
severe attact of bloody fuy. He
says, 81 firmly believe that | owe
my life 0 the forethought Of one
of the company who had taken
along q bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie, ColeFa and Diarrhoea Rem
edy,n Moral Procure a bottle
of this remedy before leaving
home. II cannot be obtained when
on q hunting, fishing or prospect
ing trip, Neither can it be Oh
tanned while on board the the
cars or steamship, and at such
times and places it is most likely
TO be needed. The safe way is to
have it With you. Thousands of
travellers never leave home on q
journey without it. For sale by
] X Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11
Tot Causes Night Alarm.

Gone night my brothers. baby
was taken with Group" writes
Mrs. j. q. Snider, of Crittenden,
KY, at seemed it would strangle
before we could get doctor, so
we gave it DR.. Kings New Dis
coyery, which gave quick relief
and permanently cured it. We
always keep it in the house to
protect our children from Group
and whooping cough. 1t cured
me of q chronic bronchial trouble
that no other remedy would re.
lieye." Infallible for coughs, colds
throat and lung troubles. SOC
and $1.00, Trial bottle free at
Barlows.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-10-11

Free rural mail delivery is in
teresting the whole country. Two
routes have been applied for run
ming out from Savannah. These
routes reach sections of the coun-
try that have very poor mall
service, and it is desirable that
they should be established. The
department takes its own time
about these matters, but we are
expecting some action soon. 10
order to secure these routes it re-
ouires United action on the
mart of the citizens to be benefit
ed. w. II. Blount has mapped
ont and petitioned for a route
east of town, While W. 2. Story
has done the same iora route
south of town. But they should
ho assisted in the matter IA every
way possible.