“a: ' h rses. \ ~‘ '. , _ . STAR POINTER IS. KING _———— The Famous Pacing Stallion Wipes Out the Two Minute Mark. WENT THE MILE IN 1:591-4. A Wonderful Performance In One of the Most Fairly Timed Trials on Record. The Great Feat Achieved With Little Effort. Readville, Mass, Aug. 3&-——The Chi- ‘ cago pacing stallion Star Pointer, owned by James A. Murphy, Saturday after- noon wiped out forever the two minute mark and ended the controversy which has been going on for years as to the s_ eed 'qualities of the light harness Accompanied by a runner the big bay Tennessee pacing bred stallion wiped out the mark and had three- quarters of a. second to spare when he went under the wire. It was the most wonderful performance ever shown by a light harness horse and was witnessed by about 8,000 people. It was the more wonderful, for on Friday Joe Patchen, with Geers behind him, had made a shoot at the mark made by John R.“ Gentry last October and had failed by a second and a half. Because of this it was no thought that his greatest rival in the race line" would get down below the even time. , The day was perfect for record break- ing. Not a beath of air was stirring when at 4 o’clock the horse came out with a running horse to make a trial for a World’s record. The first two scores were not satisfactory to Reinsman Mc- STAR POINTER. Clary, and he worked the horse way down below the turn. The second score was even worse than the first, for while scarcely moving at a two minute clip he went to a break right under the wire. This made the friends of the horse more ’than a trifle nervous. The horse was acting as if a little sore and as though he was not up to the task. But the third time down there was no hesitancy. McClary nodded for the word, and Off the pacer went, the runner right at his saddle. The Quarters. The first quarter was at an even two minute gait in 30 seconds, and then as McClary called on the biggest of the free for all pacers to move the second quarter there was a great cheer, for he was beating two minutes all to pieces and got to the half in 59% seconds, with the second quarter in 29% seconds. Could he keep it up? Yes, and more, for the third quarter was the fastest of the mile. The distance was covered in 291/, seconds, a 1:57 gait. ‘ Around the turn Pointer seemed to waver for the smallest fraction of a sec- ond, but McClary had the fellow right almost before one could 'see it, and then= as they straightened into the stretch, the runner moved up even closer. Both pacer and runner were asked to step along. McCarthy laid the whip on the runner, but McClary asked little of his horse save a word of encouragement. At the draw gate Star Pointer was reef- ed a little, and coming stronger from the distance the greatest pacing stallion in the world appeared to freshen in the last few strides, gathered fresh strength and courage as he neared the wire and finished like a lion in the record break- ing time of 1:591/4. A mighty shout went up, for the thousands knew that a performance had been made to harness the like oi which was never witnessed before in the annals of the turf. In the grand- stand the owner of the horse had his hand wrung until it was nearly Off. Over the fences jumped the .men who knew horse and driver, or who were carried away with the enthusiasm Oi the moment. Hardly had McClary got the horse to a standstill before they had him on their shoulders, and he was born down the stretch tothejudge’s stand, and there. as the band played “Hail to the Chief,” he was introduced ‘to the throng. A tip of the hat and then renewed applause for thel horse, owner and trainer rang out in the dull air. Fairly Timed. . A fairer mile was never timed. Not a watch in the stand but whatlagreed with the time announced, while on the other side of the stretch the grand- standites caught it equally as fast 01 better. Not one-slower. C. W. Marks, also of Chicago and owner of the great. est rival of Pointer, looked at his watch earnestly, and then remarked: "If any- thing, the mile was faster rather than slower. My watch barely got over to the fifth of the second. It was a 1:59 performance. I knew Patchen was up against a good one when I raced the. Pointer horse, and he is a tough nuthto crack.” ' Since 1894, when the game little race horse Robert J., paced a time mile in 2:011/5, the horse world has been look- ing for the two minute mark to be reached. In 1895, it looked as though the gelding of John R. Gentry would get to it, but the season went by and last year even some of the more ardent in their belief were inclined in the mid- dle of the. season to think that it would be many years in coming, as the can- didates then did not look promising. But in September Star Pointer forced John R. Gentry to a. race record of 2:01% at Glens Falls,, and then both horses were counted likely candidates. Billy Andrews, with Gentry, got a chance to sheet at the mark at the Rigby track, Portland, in October, but ogiPointer’s day rain interfered. Gen- try came awfulnear it and took the Crown which Star Pointer has wrestled from him. . Presbyterian General Assembly. ' Saratoga, Aug. 30,—The Presbyterian general assembly committees on synod- ical home missions will meet at Indian- , “ . ,apolls during the first week of Novem- ber. w NEWS FROM THE KLDNDIKB. Late Corners Have No Chance of Entcn ing the Yukon Country This Year. San Francisco, Aug. 30.——Thomas Ma- gee, who is en route to the Klondike goldfields with a party of San Francis- coans, writes from Lake Bennett, B. C., under date of Aug. 15,.confirming pre- vious reports of the terrible conditions of the White pass trail from Skaguay and relating the almost insurmounta- ble difficulties to be encountered by the gold hunters who prefer that route to the more formidable Chilkat pass. He and his party .left Skaguay on Aug.'10 with nine burros, and during the 41,4.- days consumedrin making the trip of 40 miles to Lake Bennett met with in- numerable adventures. .‘ times some of their pack animals were bogged up, necessitating not only the unpacking of each load, but also the lifting of the animals bodily from the mire. Another trouble was the narrow- ness of the trail in places which neces- sitated the unpacking of the burros and transporting the supplies by hand ovei these spots. The Magee party took a boat up from San Francisco in sections, but was com- pelled to leave it at the beach at Ska- guay, as it was utterly impossible to carry it over the trail. At the head of Lake Bennett, however, they found a firm of boat builders, who charged no more for good boats than would be paid- in San Francisco—$140. Mr. Magee thinks that the majority of the crowd now at Skaguay and Dyea will have to abandon all hope of get- ting into the Yukon country this year and is certain that late comers have no chance of doing so. ELUDED SPAIN’S AGENTS. A Large and \Vell Equipped Cuban Ex- pedition Gets Under W’ay. Tampa, Fla.., Aug. 30.—A large Cu- ban expedition under the command of Colonel Mendez got away last night, taking a special train in the suburbs un- der cover Of darkness. The train was rI'Ished over the Plant system to Cleve- land, on the Peace river, near Punta Gorda, where the tug Fearless, com; manded by Captain Merwin, is supposed to have been ready between 10 and 11 o’clock to take the men and their equip- ments out to sea to meet a larger boat on which the trip is to be completed. This party has been here for nearly two months. Within the past few days a number of Chilean Officers have join; ed them. During the stay of the men here knapsacks have been made for them by a prominent ship chandler house, and regulation brown duck uni? forms have also been supplied. The Cubans managed to get out of the city without attracting attention, some of their number being left behind to make themselves conSpicuous about the streets on a blind, and the train also left the railroad yard early in the even- ing without being noticed by the Span- ish detectives. The Cubans say that their expedition is the best equipped With men'and munitions of any that they have succeeded in sending away. OHIGKAMAUGA BATTLBI'IELD. Work In the National Military. Park As- suming Immense Proportions. Chattanooga, Aug. 30.——Work in the Chickamauga National Military park has assumed immense proportions, and many extensive additions and improve- ments are now being made. Near the famous Cravens House, on Lookout mountain, the foundationlfOI the big New York monument has been begun. This monument will be over 6( feet in height, the main body being 4% feet and a bronze figure surmounting 13 feet. The Twenty-eighth and One Hundreo and Forty-seventh Pennsylvania mon- uments to be erected-near by have ar- rived and will be put up during the next few days. Around the historic Orchard Knob a stone wall is being built, and sidewalks. brick gutters and catch basins are be- ing constructed. The Connecticut monument to be erected at this place has arrived and will be put up at once. EVANS AND M’LAURIN. Governor and Senatorial Candidate Illa) Come- to Blows or \Vorse. - Columbia, S. 0., Aug. 30.—At avcam- paign meeting three days ago Governor Evans said that unless McLaurin dis- claimed knowledge Of circulars sent out from his headquarters reflecting on him (Evans) he would hold the senator per- sonclly responsible. Last night the fol- lowing, in Senator McLaurin’s, hand- writing. was made public: “I am responsible for anything in the campaign that is offensive to Mr. Evans. and he need not put himself to the trou- h'e to make any inquiries. but may pro- ceed When he sees fit to hold me re- °p0nsihle. JOHN_ M'LAURIN.” It is thought that a personal encoun .er will follow. A Man Burned to a Crisp. Torrinston. Conn, Aug. 30.—~Ferdi- hand “'cghen, aged 45 years, was burn. ed to death in a fire. which last nighi completely gutted his home. His body burned to a. crisp, was found in the attic, where the fire started. Wogher. was alone in the house at the time Oi like fire, as his wife and son are out at town. and it is generally believed that he set'fire to the house and then‘com- mitted suicide. He is lrnown to have been despondent of late. and there are rumors of family troubles. ‘ Shot by a. T’u'gla-r. New York, Aug. 30.——Vv’-hile in pursuit nf a burglar who had entered his house and packed up his silverware for re- moval Guion Barrill, an 18-year-old boy, of 438 Lexington avenue, was shot in the arm at 2 a. m. by the fleeing thief. The shot stoygoed young Mr. Barrill for a moment, and in that time the burglar made his escape. The burglar's bullet went through young? Mr. Barrill’s left forearm, glanced upward. and 'imbedded itself in the iamb-of’t’h'e-door. Young Dian Drowned. Atlantic Highlands, N. J., Aug. 30.— Schuyler Rhoades, aged 22, was acci- dentally drowned last night while bath— ing at Cartis' bathing grounds. Three doctors endeavored to bring him back to life, but in vain. “ Three Men Killed. Boston, Aug. 30.——By the collapsing of a. building on Prince street here yester- day, three Italian men were klllei and several severely injured. Twenty-five ‘ THEEYENINGGAZETTE?‘.-".WIA ! TRANCE—Ell. V. 1/- Weakened One Man’s Constitution Until It Brought Him to Death’s Door. Mr. James S. Harrison. a well-lmnwn and highly respected citizen of Cleve- land. 0., was for years a sufferer from dyspepsia and general debility, and in his weakened condition, resulting from the above causes. he had the additional ill-luck to fall a'victim to malaria from this complication of disorders. Mr. ll 2. rrison’s condition was becoming very serious, when he commenced to take P. P. P. , Lippman‘s Great Remedy. Its effects were marked and immediate. Read his letter to us. 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Pants, $3.50.. FRANK COCO. 86 Main St., N'orwalk. Cleaning,‘,Repairing and Dyeing. DAVID w. RAYMOND Funeral Director and Eulaluu '39 Washington Street. South Norman; Redidence . Manuel: emn Hotel. lune YDUB ounce. A fine building lot on Wilton ave nue. If you intend to build, look at this before purchasing. Water, .gas and sewer on the avenue. Will be sold'at a Bargain. w. H. airmen... Real Estate and Insurance Room I. Gazette B’l’d. ‘ 5 Piano Leissons. i Rs. GEORGE w. BRADLEY. (daughter g . of the late Wm. .. ash.) gives effinepz ‘on satisfactory insrructions on the Plum u herhome No. 193 Main "-reei - I Scrofula, which is hereditary and i: M TI 1. LIFE RICHARD A. MoC'LTRDY, President. -‘ W- Statement tor the Year Endino Docemhor ‘3lsl, lull.- According to the Standard of the Insurance Department Of the.State of New York. . INCOME, Received for Premiums - ' - - - - From all Other ouroes . - - . $ 39,593,414 20 l0,l08,28l 07 ———-—_ ——- $ 49,702,695 27 DISBURSEMENTS, To Policyxlu lders for claims by Main - - - 2‘s.|2,595,“3 39. 'or Endowments, Dividends, elo. '- - .. -' ”$42,455 " To Policy: For all Dl’c' ‘ - - . ' ' ‘. ' p,1_8l,005164 ASSETS. 33mm '4 United lales ends and other eourilio - - - 4 First lien Loans on Bond and Mortgage '- - - Loans on Stocks and Bonds - - - - . Real Estate - - - ' Dash in Banks and Trust companies - - - - ‘ . Aocued lnleesl, Nel Defoed Pemiums, elc- - . - S l l D,l2‘5,082 l4 'll,543,92 ! ",0 22,161,666 60 l2,680,390 DD 6,535,5 l i s zfljfifi Reserve for Policies and other Liabilities - - ~ - .' - 2fi,0l0.6'33 12 Surplus . ' . szofifijfii—fii Insurance and Annuities in force - - e - ’s 9l8.698.338 45 I have carefully examined the foregoing Statement and find the same to be correct liabilities calculated by the insurance Department CHARLES A. PRELLER, Auditor. From the Surplus a dividend will be apportioned as usual Report of the Examining Committc e ' Office of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York To THE HONORABLE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES or THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE GDMPAllY OF NEW YORK , The undersigned, a Committee apppointed by your honorable body on the twenty- third day of December, I 896, to examine the Annual Statement of the Company, and verify the same, reSpectfully REPORT That, pursuant to the power and authority thereby conferred, the Committee have at various dates betWeen‘» - ate of the said reference and the date cf this Report attended at the office of the Company, and have been waited on by the Treasurer, the Comptroller, the Auditor and and the Cashier, together With the the respective aSSlSlauLS u’ such oflicers, and have care- fully gone over all the items contained In the said Statement, and have found the same to be correct. They have examined and counted every certificate of stock, bond and other Obligation held by the Company, and compared the pace at which the same are carried in said Statement With the market quotations and find the same not exceeding such quotations—in fact, in manv cases below them. They have examined and counted the bonds and mortgages on real property held by the Company, . They have also verified the valuations of the Company’s holdm gs of real estate and have th same to be as stated . gzggnidtheedeposits Of_ money in the various banks and trust companies, and have counted the cash on hand held by the Cashgfird the Committee certify that all the books, papers. documents and evidences of title of every description necessary in such examination have been freely submitted to the Committee by the said oflicers and their assmtants, and that the same are accurate, in good order and well. kept . _ . . , And the Committee further certify that the Investments of the Company are of a high order, and that the SYSiem and methods adopted by the Company in recording Its transactions and caring for the assets are entitled to commendation 'h‘ s tfull submitted ROBERT OLYPHAN'I‘ J. HOBART HERRICK A11°fwm° ‘5” P“ y JAMES N. JARVIE CHARLESD DICKEY.‘ JR. NEWVYOBK. JANUARY 25, 1397; JAMES C. HOLDEN CHARLES R. HENDERSON . ' o, The company has issued an order whereby women can be Insured without the extra charge heretofore required. More definite information on the Slle-BCI will be furnished by the local agent, Mr. A H. Camp. . Board of Trustees GEORGE G. HAVEN ADRIAN ISELIN J a: GEORGE S. BOWDOIN THEO. A. HAVEMEYER WILLIAM C. WHITNEY WILLIAM ROCKEFELLEB JAMES N. JARVIE CHAS D. DICKEY JR. ELBRIDGE T. GERRY HENRY H. ROGERS J No. W AUCHINCLOSS THEODORE MORrORD, WILLIAM BABCOCK STUY‘VESANT FISH AUGUSTUS D. J UILLIARD CHARLES E. MILLER WALTER B GILLETTE H. WALTER WEBB FREDERIC CROMWELL J ULIEN T. DAVIES ROBERT SEWELL S, V. R. CRUGER CHARLES R. HENDERSON RUFUS W. PECRHAM- J. HOBART HERRICK WM P DIon l ROBERT A. GRANNISS SAMUEL D. BABCOCK RICHARD A. MCCURDY JAMES C. HOLDEN HEBMANN C. VON POST LEWIS MAY OLIVER HARRIMAN ROBERT OLYPBAN'I GEORGE F. BAKER DUDLEY O'LCOTT I ROBERT A GRANNISS rice-President. '. WALTER R. GILLETTE, General Manager. . - ISAAC F. LLOYD, 2d Vice-President. . HENRY E. DUNCAN, JR, Corresponding Secretary WILLIAM J. EASTUN, Secretary. , ALBERT KLAMROTH, ASSIstant Secretary FREDERIC CROMW ELL, Treasurer. ., JOHN A. FONDA, Assistant Treasurer. JAMES TIMPSGN. 2d Assistant Treasurer. WILLIAM P, SANDS, Cashier. ’ EDWARD P. HOLDEN, Assxstant Cashier. EMORY M CCLINTOCK, Actuary. JOHNTATLOCK, JR , Assistant Actuary. . ~ CHARLES A, PRELLER, Auditor. WILLIAM W. RICHARDS, Comptroller, C CLIFFORD GRETSIN GER, AS-istant Auditor. HENRY S. BRO WN, Assrstant Comptroller ~ . I JOHN C. ELLIOT, Superintendent of Domestic Agencies. EDWARD LYMAN SHORT. General Solicitor; MEDICAL DIRECTORS: ' GBANVILLE:M.|WHITE, li- I GUSTAVUS s. WINSTON, M. P. ELIAS J. MARSH, m. D JOHN W'- N IGHOLS "' "m “$533.? 33:12.... V b Asa. GAME. Localfigoolp' .
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