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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29

however that there is entirely too much rough
play i'm the game to-day. II is admitted that the
game be entertaining must be vigorously played,
but there Is for deliberate fighting in the
line as has been the case in many games this
year. Men have faced each other in true pugistic
fashion many fields this year, and faces and
fists have together with resounding whacks.
Men have been deliberately struck in the face.
Unfortunately for football, all players have not
constitutions possessed by the Hardings.
HeMelfinger Stage King Ballet and men of that
stripe Those men are so muscular. with such
strong bones and with such phenomenal physical
construction all around. that blow which would
kill an ordinary man would scarcely phase one OF
them. II Is neither sportsmanlike nor humane
to kick IL man when he is down, and even the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29

tons for this their ninth annual show, are espe-
cially gratifying in the evidence of improvement
in the breeding of all classes which has been the
chief object sought TO be attained.
OVER $4,000 IN PRIZES.
The total sum of $4,000 will be distributed by
the association in premiums. while the special
prizes will amount to $500 additional Among the
contributors TO the special list W. X. Wander
bilt Frederick Lee. solomon 5. Mead. Harris *
Nixon T.. C.. Potter the Association for French
Coach Horses and the American Hackney Horse
Society. The last named offers challenge cup of
the value of 500. open to first-prZe hackney stall
lions in six different classes The cup must he
won by the same horse two years in succession
before 1t becomes the property of the OF the
winner The French Coach Horse Association Of
fers 500 for the best French coach stallion four
years old over to be shown With three of his
get. The most valuable general prize offered is
81 900 for the best trotting stallion. to be shown
with four of his get, the oldest OF the get not
exceed four years. The next in value is the cham
pion prize 50O-open to all trotting stations of the
breeding classes which have taken a first prize at
any recognized horse show prior to the closing OF
entries; also 10 the stations taking the prize Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29

$1,000; the winning stations in the class. four years
old or over. kept for service and the best stallion
three years old and under four The largest prize,
$50 In the driving class of trotters is for the best
pair Of mares geldings, and geding
four years old over.
The first prize among thoroughbreds is Of the
value of $780, for the best stallion three years old
over. 10 be shown in hand and not ridden. The
roadsters will have a $3.50 first prize for the best
pair of mares geldings and gelding and
best-apponted road rig.
SOME OF THE HACKNEYs TO BE SEEN
The display Of hackneys will be especially strong
and a number Of $3.50 first prizes contained in
the list. Among these is champion prize open
to stations taking first prizes in the classes rep
resenting three-y earolds and over foaled in be-
fore 1890 fifteen hands two inches over. four
teen hands three inches and under fifteen hands
two inches, and those Of the class of fourteen
hands and under fourteen hands three inches re-
spectivey.
OF equal interest will be the saddle horses and
the hunters and jumpers The entries are numer-
GUS in both classes. and OF superlative quality.
Some high stepping will be shown by the carriage
horses, and the array Of fashionable turnouts is
expected to be unusually fine. 1t is in the process
OF having judgment passed upon the merits of
his masters establishment that the driver; comes
forward for his individual share of glory. The
animals and the best proportioned and most ex-
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FOR SIDEWALKS on the SPEEDWAY ="

The City improvement Society. of No. II East
Twenty-third-st.. has sent out the following letter:
We have motel with extreme qualification the efforts Of
the public press this city 70 bring about the laying q
the proper sidewalks on the proposed new speedway
more especially the construction Of walk along the
river bank In everything that td-
10 the improving and bcautfyng o. our city, and devoted
the best interests OF eiti
7ens we been deeply concerned In regard " ihi-
matter and already communicated with the Park
CommIs oners on the subject and with Mr. Paul Dana
strongly commenting his course. $50
we earnestly hope that Will not relax your efforts.
hut keen before the public until The desired
res Is reached There can be no question OF the mai
outcome IL the press W II pursue this course
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29

The popularity Of the sport has induced some CLUBS
to be organized for Sunday games. and such games
are now played at Fay Ridge and other suburban
resorts every Sunday. Gaelic or association games
have been played about Ncw-York for the last TWO
year. but 1t was not until this year that games
have been played under the regular college rules
FooTBALL IN THE WEST
\ singular part Of the abnormal growth OF the
game is the apathy Of the West In regard TO loot
ball The Westcrners are so ensrossei WIN pdSe-
ball and horseracng that until now but little In
torcst has been taken in football now however
the West IS coming to the front. and a good game
VIII draw "A paying crowd in any city west OF
the central time line. &. Won der Abe, the presl-
dent Of the St Louis Baseball club. is quick TO
recogniz. an opportunity. and when he offered a
handsome sum 10 the great college teams or the
East 70 play a game at Sportsmans Park he had
undoubtedly carefully balanced the public interest
and his bank account.
Stagg and other Eastern college athletes have gone
into the Wild and wooey West after their studies
were over. and "a tn: love Of the sport chung to
them stlIl. they helped to organize teams there
PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE.
TIL. orgauizafion 81 a professional football league
a.. hiyhly nrohable \ well-known Wall Street inan-
cicr said the other day to the writer. i thinN
that In time the owners OF the National Idsoball
League will control about all the outdoor track
and field professional sports Of America. While
the league AS a wno. Is not behind the professional
bicvcl. league. u viii come to that III he end.
Iorscracing and pusilism are the sports which VII!
not come under their jurisdiction.
Football professionally IS sure to come in year
ar two and "a the baseball club owners acc care
nl business men, they have already recognized this
fact. II they can conduct football on the same
scale as baseball. the kicking game professionally
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29

association game as occasionally played In this
country, as the play is more open and the feature
of forming human pyramids in the centre OF the
field is not so conspicuous. l have never seen the
game in this country, but believe that IL 1t were
introduced 1t could be played successfully
The writer has talked with several professional
baseball players regarding football but has as yet
to find one who will admit that he would play the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29

contributed to the injury OF farmers and shippers.
OF late that scourge OF he vineyards. the phyl-
loxera. has caused enormous damage, and II has
been computed that since the invasion OF the vines
by this insect in the Douro district alone. the pro-
duction has decreased up to last year by II SuW
plague. great use has been made OF American
vines. on which European kinds have been grated
and the result is report ed to have been very sats.
fact
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29
PORT WINE.


From The London Daily News.
The gradually dwindlins race OF por-wIne drink
crs will derive much comfort from the renort
of our Consul at Oporto. though their fayorite
drink has. TIL lately, showed an Increased exnort
from that place. Few Industries have UNDERGONE
such series OF vicissitudes. Diseases and pests
Of various KINDS, Government restraints and at
tendant corruption exaggerated reports abe ut adl-
teraton. chanres IN public tastes and IN fiscal ar
rangements-aii these have In some way or other
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29

MIA plays vicious game and Is strong behind the
line. The men think that they have fine chance
to beat Yale this year. Pennsylvania plays "a neat
trick. which has confused her opponents so TAR.
apparent kick The ball. however. is quickly passed
To of the guards, who invariably makes a sub
stantial gain around one of the ends.
Harvard Is said by her close friends TO be play
ing grand game this year. Newspaper reports
from Cambridge. however say just the reverse.
Delau it is said has worked out several tricks
which the crimson will use against Yale at Spring
field. Yale has not yet shown her full strength,
and there are who think that Captain Hin
berry Is hardly the man to bring the players out.
Trenchard is an ideal little captain, and Princeton
Is fortunate in having such leader.
THE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK.
Wednesdays and Saturdays the favortes for
football players. and most OF the games sched-
uled for that date. The schedule for the week is
as follows.
Monday-Boston A. A VS.. Chicago a. A.. at
Chicago: Amherst Worcester Polytechnic at
Wednesday-Prlnceton VS.. Orange A. c.. at Or
men VS. Y. NJ. c. \. Of Norwalk. at Norwalk:
Tufts College VS.. Yale University. at New Haven.
Saturday-Prlnceton VS.. University OF Pennsyl-
vania at Mannheim Park. Philadelphia: Wesleyan
VS.. Yale at New Haven; Harvard VS.. Cornell. at
Manhattan Field. New-York; New-York a. G. VS..
Orange A. C., at orange. y. j.; Rutgers Stevens
Institute at New brunswick, y. j.. Williams VS..
Dartmouth at Williamstown. Mass: I.ehlgh VS.
LAFAYETTE. at South Bethlehem, Penn: Union Col
lege VS. L. = military cadets. at West Point ~ Y:
ton - G.: University of Virginia W.. Georgetown
M Charlot,esve. Va: Indiana vs.. DE PAW I'nj'
vorslty at Bloomington, H.; Purdue VS. Wabas h
College. at Lafayette, Ind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29

Boston. Oct pa Science Observer" special cir
cuar published here to-day, contains the orbit Of
the comet discovered by W. r. Brooks. October
&c. computed by Professor J. G. Porter director Of
Cincinnati observatory The comet passed Its
nearest point to the September 90 and II
now receding from both the and the earth. Tho
orbit resembles. to some exten. that Of The 0soe
comet Of 1854
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29

Princess Dagmar and Miss Baker; the Chester
Spring Stock Farm. White Socks and Lady Tevel;
George Green, Forest Queen. May Queen and VIC
tory; Mr.. Cassatt, Madsc Dr. Webb, Lady Alice,
Dagmar Her Majesty and Gay Lady. In the
breeding class fer trotters tweny-four highly bred
ones will contend. among them being Alcantara, a
many times winner. and t!uartermaster. the cham
pion of last year. Onward Boy. IdWnec, Monitor
l.. and Beln will also show among the stations
kept for service In the younger division VIII be
found Regal King Henry. Lynne Bel Alto Ben
ton. Potential Prime lavalard, ltaibeIt Albert
Vernon. Merivae. Seldom, Carter Bel Monta ana
Lavalard Wilkes
Among the thoroughbrcds will be seen the stall
lion Greenland. the winner of the Metropolilan
Handicap in 1881 and the sire Of the hlly keni-
gerna that has put many races 10 her credit
this year. John f.. Kelly has also entered Dcy-
Otce w. A. WadsWOrth Will exhibit the Devil TO
Paw A son Of Robert the Devil. This horse cap
tured two 'rsts" at the I ntcd states Horse SHOW
last spring : :. HOwland's The Bclwood stud
will be represented by Lunar Eclipse. = horse
likely to make a good sire Of hunters. Macbeth,
Elect SaXony and Ironside-the latter a Canadian
exhibit-win also appear. There are some select
nles butcher K Son showing Corner Belle, Lady
Ellen and Alma iilly; \. Il. Darling Aetia, Grace
D. and Kinda: \. \. Bonner. Minnie King. W. ~.
)lckcrman Portrait: II. II. HOLSTER. Elizabeth l.,
THE ENTRIES or EOND>TTRS.
The classes Of roadsters standard or non-stand-
ard have filed better than ever there being over
thirty-eight entries with such exhibitors as Colo
mel kin. J. c. X Lawrence. Charles Phillips. G. VI
Reed Marshall l.. wilder Joseph AgOstini. H. X
Sweny, Jacob Baize, L. Whitehead. y. \. Bonner.
Cyrus Bosworth Dlckman Brown and D. C.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29

The figures this year in comparison with those
last wear in the 69th Regiment show a bad con-
d,tion of affairs Not only are there FEWER men
in the regiment this year than there were last,
hut rho number OF absentees Is much greater.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29
TO SHOW FINE HORSES.
PLANS FOR THE COMING EXHIBITION IN
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.
A LONG LIST OF PRIZES TO TEMPT OWNERS
EVER BEFORE.

LONG LIST OF PRIZES TO TEMPT OWNERS
ENTRIES OF = HIGHER CLASS THAN
EVER BEFORE.
At the Horse Show TO be opened In Madison
Square Garden on November l3 will be the finest
aggregation of high-bred exhibition animals ever
brought together in this city. The officers OF the
Horse Show Association. they run their eyes
the list of entries closed last Monday. declare
themselves justified in regarding their efforts in
the selection of exhibits completely triumphant.
More than 900 entries in the several classes have
been received and while the number Il not so
large that of last year the standard Of quality
is higher than that Of any of the eight previous
exhibitions The aim of the promoters of the asso-
cia ton has been toward greater excellence. They
have persistenty discouraged the entry Of any
thing but the best, and the results of their seec-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29
THERE IS TOO MUCH sLUGGINC

IHTHE II IV7 ''UV'r 'I'V'7'T.'
In Stages admirable little book on football, just
published some interesting information is given in
an entertaining and instructive manner Still, little
is said about smuggling and rough play. Foot
ball men dislike these words The fact remains,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29

Judgment Of the officials he conveniently lays the
blame upon 1.-THE old man." who should nave made
q better exhibit OF course the fashlohdbie New
York cOachman does not like defeat any better
than other ambitious representatives, of his species
and true to the instincts of certain element in
Nature he is ALWAYS ready to locate the blame OF
his failure upon the shoulders of some one else
rather than assume il himself. But "Jceins' is
generally "A compacent fellow wherespeVer you
meet him. whether he wins the blue ribbon or not
The coming horse show will be full Of surprises
for the lovers of the sleek-limbed quadruped. y
rare opportunity will be offered for tests OF pure
blood and thorough breeding Never before has
there been an exhibition in which the iavorlte
hackney 50 finely Represented. Ihlrty-ive
stations Of this class have been entered.
Among the animals in this class are Fashion. the
winner of many blue ribbons and the property OF
A. j. Cassatt: Natchless. of iondeshoro. for which
w Seward Webb paid $1,000 10 Henry Fairfax.
and whole string of other choice specimens in
GLIDING General II. Victor II. March Past, DR.
Parlte. Euthorpe. Performer Berserker Acrobat.
Forest Swell. Hopeful H.. Rocket H. etc. There
are many splendid imported matrons
HORSE, FROM BOSTON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29

game as It is played to-day. The professional
ball-payer has much regard for his personal ap-
pearance and his bones. Then II man of Con-
nor's build should happen to get angry in the line
and hit opposition player an ambulance wouio
be necessary to carry off the remains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29

The wedge in its various forms Is being used eX-
tcnsivcly this year Wesleyan's flying wedge, al
though operated by weak team. has been re-
markedly successful In fact this Is about the
only sure ground gamer in the possession OF the
Mildletown boys. The University or Pennsylva-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-29

private John cottl Of Company H. Of the 1911
Infantry, stationed at Fort Wayne Mich. has IN
berted several thousand dollars through the death
of his mother In Switzerland and after securing
his discharge under the purchase system. Will 20
10 Detroit TO engage In business
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-20

During n season If exceedingly cold
weather in n frontier army pust the
commanding officer issued an order to
have limited rations of whisky issued -
his men.
All went well until one day q soldier.
an Irish-American. WAS arrested and
placed in the guarihouse for intoxicl-
ton The quantity Of whisky allotted
TO each man was insufficient II produce
such II result, and a brief investigation
which followed developed the tact THAT
the soldier had stolen the rations If a
comrade.
In course of time the matter was
brought TO the attention of the com
handing officer. and the private was or
dered before him for trial upun the hei-
nous charge of stealing.
Pat was very much d9wncast when he
appeared before the officer, but was still
in possession OF his faculties and native
wit. He denied having stolen the whis-
Ky. but frankly admitted drinking the
double allowance and his subsequent
drunkenness.
No, sur" he said. when asked To ,,x-
plain further. ''shure Tn not afther
stealth the drink. 1t was this way. sur
You So, he asked me to get his ratiOns,
and had me own requisition an only
wan bottle. Both rations Were poured
in the wan bottle.
Now, sur, lave it to Yer honor.
what was to do? Me own whisky VS.
in the bottom of the bottle. an couldn't
get at it but by drinking what was Ol
the top, but shure didn't steal it
This original explanation secured an
exceedingly light sentence for the eul-
prit.-New York Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-20

Nat Goodwin says that he was scared
almost to death during his first appear
ance, and the story that he tells certain
ly gives color to that assertion.
In 1873" he said. Il signed for the
season to appear in Juvenile roles at the
Providence Opera House. In a melo-
drama called The Bottle | was cast
for the part of the horrid young villain
who is forcing his unwelcome attention
ON the good Young heroine. thought
was right in it until ] made my first
speech, and then | discovered my mis-
take. In the first act am supposed TO
suddenly come upon the heroine alone,
and l deliver this line; So. have You
again, my sweet beauty! Why do you
avoid me thus had not more than de
hvered that line when the girl turned on
me and let ont an unearthly screech that
scared me to death. II shook every line
ont of my head, and stood as if had
been suddenly attacked with lockjaw.
The heroine was quick to see my plight,
however, and she went right on with the
play, repeating my lines and then her
own. As soon as saw a chance made
a bolt for the stage door, and with all
my makeup on took the next train back
to Boston. New York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-20

Spot was General Kilpatrick'S favorite
warhorse. After the war the general
went to South America. leaving Spot at
his farm with orders that he should re-
ceive the best of care. After an absence
of several wears General Fitzpatrick re-
turned.
He reached home late in the afternoon
and was for some time occupied with his
family greetings. But he did not long
forget to inquire for the old horse.
Learning that Spot was at pasture in
a distant field, the general sent for him
and little later was told that his favor
lite stood tied to a post at the entrance of
the grounds. The general fastened out
to the piazza. whence, in the gathering
dusk, he made out the form of the
charger, who stood deInurely gnawing
at the post.
Just the one word spot rang out
over the lawn. Like an echo came back
the answering neigh.
y moment later Spot snapped his hal
ter, and with arched neck and dilating
nostrils came galloping up to the piazza
to greet his old master.
We Rugged and caresscd each other
like lovers" said General Fitzpatrick,
and am not ashamed to say that no
welcome received that day warmed my
heart moro than that Of old Spot =
Youths Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-20
Stealth. = I:rdhot Stove.

The incident often illustrated in
plays of man carrying off u redhot
stove has no basic truth" said Halman
Carmody. Still the idea seems so pre-
posterous that people never fail to laugh
at the incident when placed before them
on the stage. The nearest theft that
ever knew to parallel it occurred not so
many years ago when an habitual Grim
inal in New York city was given six
months in the penitentiary for stealing a
timers stove. The evidence proved that
the criminal had record which included
everything from the theft of paper of
pins and a wagon wheel down to a water
gauge of steam engine and the stove
in question.
The timers stove was shown in court,
1t was very old fashioned, large and
ungainly looking affair. which one might
imagine would be the last thing that
would attract the attention of even
chronic burglar. The top was cylindrical
and perfectly open for the purpose Of
draft. To this top was attached the
handle. Now, the stove had good fire
in it and had been set out on the pave
ment to obtain extra flame. The thief
must have found it q very hot object to
handle, and yet he ran with il a dozen
blocks before he was caught and arrest
ed."-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-20
1.-TWO Worlds should Meet.

Our world is spinning through space
at a speed of over 900 miles per minute.
Should it come in collision with globe
of equal size going at the same rate of
speed. what would be the result? The
very best thinkers of the age tell us that
heat enough would be generated by the
shock to transform both of the colliding
bodies into gigantic balls of vapor many
times their present circumferences.
Some have thought that in case the CEN
ter of the earth is composed of solid and
colder matter than is the generally &C
cepted belief this might not be the case,
but after searching all the leading au-
thorities must admit that cannot find
more appropriate ''finis" than the fol-
lowing. which is from an eminent scien-
fist: Should such an unheard of event
occur the heat generated would be sufh-
cient to melt. boil and completely vapor-
ize mass of ice fully 700 times the bulk
of both the colliding worlds-in other
words. an ice planet $50, 900 miles in di-
ameter.-St. Louis Republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-11-20

One of the good stories ex-Postmaster
General James tells is about a type
writer he once employed who was y
novice at the art, but who proved her
self equal to the emergency. Colonel
James had dictated TO her a political
speech which he was about to deliver.
He referred to certain individual and
said of him, He knows no more about
politics than Nicodemus did about the
second birth"
The young woman's notes when she
came TO write them ont proved to be in
complete. She was not familiar with
New Testament stories, and thus was
obliged to fall back on her wits. The
sentence as she finished it read. He
knew no more about politics than NicO-
demus did of the tariff" The tariff at
that time was a favorite topic of CONVEX
sation and a safe conclusion, the young
woman thought, in this respect.-New
York Press