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The San Francisco call., 1895-10-19
ATHLETIC.
John Higgins, Champion Jumper OF
the World-Olympic Field Day.

John Higgins, Champion Jumper OF
the World-Olympic Field Day.
The secretary of the Olympic Club,
Charles Bosworth, is contemplating the
holding of a great field day some time In
the future in San Mateo County, similar to
that which the Olympic Club gave at
Souther farm, near San Leandro, some lew
weeks ago, only on much larger scale.
Mr.. BoswOrth proposes to have cycle rae
ing footracing, cross-country racing. ana
many other kinds of field sports which are
popular in the East
During a conversation which took place
last evening between two prominent anna
teur athletes concerning Harry Hutchins'
famous 300-yard race, which he negotiated
in 80 seconds, a wager was made that
Hutchins never accomplished the feat IN
England. The amateur who bet that the
champion sprinter did accomplish this re-
markable athletic performance in England
lost his bet, as the feat was performed in
Scotland.
The conversation then turned to jump
ing, and the athlete who won on Hutchins
lost on Darby, the ex-champion all-round
jumper of the world. by having wagered
that Darby was never defeated. John
Higgins, who Is now performing at the
pion all-round jumper of the world, as
will be seen by the following extract from
the Sporting Chronicle Annual of Man.
chester, England, which says:
John Higgins beat Joseph Darby at
Moorfield Grounds, Failsworth, for ESQ
3 side, July %. 1898, at one hop, two
strides and jump. Result-Darby jumped
first, clearing A feet inches; John Hig-
gins then jumped 46 feet s1S inches.
Darby in his next two efforts tailed to
reach his own mark, Higgins thereby
beating Darby 241S inches in his first at
tempt. The old record made by Emerson
of Haywood at Royal Oak Grounds, Man
chester, was 45 feet inches, and had
stood twenty-five years. John Higgins is
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OUTDOOR SPORTS.
Interesting Events in the Cycle
World and in Athletic Fields.

cluding tomorrow. The existence of an
opposition ticket has created considerable
interest, and large vote will be polled.
What the result will be can scarcely be
foretold, as there seemed to be about an
equal number of supporters of both tickets.
In the hands of either the league will be
well served, as Judge Kerrigan Is at the
head of both, and the other officers are all
we'll chosen.
With the approach of November comes
the reminder that the National Circuit
races will soon be with US, probably the
first week in next month, and then we will
see an aggregation of racing talent such as
has never been seen on this coast. The
only regret is that there is no track in San
Francisco or the immediate vicinity upon
which these men can race, and for tn at
reason the residents of this City will miss
the opportunity of seeing some of the men
whose names and records are known the
world over unless their enthusiasm leads
them to journey to San Jose, where
there will be big two days tournament
on November and 8. The entry blanks
for these races, which are to be held under
the auspices OF the Garden City Cyclers,
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Entries must be in the hands of Secre-
tary George w. Pollard not later than No
vember 1, accompanied by the usual fee of
30 cents for each event entered.
The one-mile open. class B, will be the
greatest event OF all, and in 1t will be en-
tered Bald, Cooper, Murphy, Sims. Mac
donald. Cabanne, Titus, Johnson and other
crackerjacks from the East, competing with
Wells Foster, Terrill, Jones and the other
great class B men of the coast. Only sick
ness or death would keep wheelman from
witnessing such a race as that, and prob
ably all the local devotees of the sport
have already commenced to arrange their
affairs SO as to be in San Jose on those two
great davs in November.
While our personal acquaintance with
Bald, the Eastern flyer, will lead us to
watch his course and applaud his victories
while here, the greatest interest will attach
to Tom Cooper of Detroit, whose likeness
is herewith presented. We know little of
him except from reputation, and must
quote from the Referee to gam an idea of
who he is and what he has done. 1t says:
The honor of having done the most credita-
BILE and remark able work of the year must in
fairness be awarded to Tom Cooper, the new
star of the racing world. who has won a
National reputation in little more than two
months. Cooper's sudden development has
no parallel in recent racing history. Record
breakers like Johnson and Ziegler have become
famous in a day. but there is no recent in
stance where young rider of but half
seasons experience, known only as a fair man
IN handicaps, has taken the field when the
season was hall over, and in two months
placed more victories to his credit than the
best of his rivals had been able to secure in
four. Cooper is the phenomenon of 1895 and
undoubtedly the best rider lin class B at the
present moment. Bald's work this year, fine
as it has been, cannot be compared with
Cooper's for brilliancy and effectiveness
All we can say is if there are men who
can defeat Bald we want to see the race
and as Murphy and Cooper have repeatedly
done so, and they will soon be here, the
racing prospects seem particularly bright
Murphy and Cooper are now riding un-
der the colors of the Bay City Wheelmen
of San Francisco, having been induced to
join that club by Wells and Terrill, who
are now on the circuit. Of them the Ref
cree says:
Terrill and Wells, the California giants, are
puzzled to know where the difference in their
riding comes in, as compared to the riding of
the men of the East. Terrill THINKS that it is in
the last jump, which the men of the extreme
west DO not train for. Both can ride fast
enough, but have the little tricks of the trade
to learn.
Harry F. Terrill, the great class A rider
Will not race in the East, but is spending
his time sightseeing. He has written me
from st. Louis characteristic letter,
whlch is, In part, as follows:
/ attended three National circuit meets-at
Phliadelphia, Louisville and st. Louisiana
lhey am IN II with the coast; no yelling or
noise, just hand-clapping, like Sunday-school
social. Wait till the circuit-chasers strike the
coast! have filed some of them up with cow
boy stories, Indian stories, ETC. Pinkey Bliss
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also like to be represented and is thinking
of sending crew and single ,sculler to

also like to be represented and is thinking
of sending a crew and single ,sculler to
the races.
Great things are expected from Peter
son. Callfornia's pride, in this regatta, and
II form is any criterion he ought to give
good account of himself. Only having
four weeks in which to perfect his con-
dltlon he is making the most of it and
training as he never trained before in his
life: He rows from ten to twenty miles
daily, and when not in his shell he is trying
crosS-country walking.
An exhibition of endurance was given
by Peterson the other day on Austin
Lake: Starting on even terms with one of
Austln's fastest steamers, the Ben Hur, he
succeeded in maintaining an early lead,
rowing thirty-eight strokes to the minute,
for ten miles. Letting himself out on the
last mile he completely outsped the
steamer. He has offered to outdistance
the fastest steamer on the lake during any
of his practice spins.
When Peterson arrived in Texas and
found he could only enter one race-the
single scull-he was about to return home,
but the managers of the regatta, appre-
ciating his ability as drawing card
offered to pay all his expenses and get
Hanla n to row double with him provided
he would remain and take part in the re-
gatta. Peterson is a great favorite with
the Texas people His quiet demeanor
and beautiful stroke have won him many
friends.
A portion of letter received by Peter
son just prior to his departure for Texas
shows what the people of Texas think of
his ability as an oarsman:
Whoever you double up with will win that
$1,000 sure, and L don't see what would keep
you from making stronger race than ever in
the single sculls. The weather will just suit
yoa this time, and you need not be afraid of
getting sick.
Consider this cordial invitation from all
your Austin friends to attend the regatta
There are two men here who are willing to
bet that you will win out and beat the Eng
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lishmen and Gaudaur. and they are not regatt

men either.
A large crowd assembled at Long Bridge
last Sunday to witness the Pioneer inter
club regatta. The first event was a barge
race betweed the juniors, and was won by
the following crew: James Powers, cap
tain and bow; Charles Harrison, forward
waist; Phil Reid, after waist; Walter
Campbell, stroke, and George Fitzsim-
mons, coxwain. Time, IL: :12.
The second race was between the seniors
and married men crews, and was won by
the seniors in 10 minutes. The winning
captain; Coney Ochs, forward waist;
George Collopy, after waist; John Clifford,
stroke, and George Fitzsimmons, coxswain.
The referee was J.. E. Brennan. Judges
w A. McGriil, ]. T. Powers and w. Du-
plissen. Timekeeper-J. T. Sullivan.
The Pioneers have added to their pres
ent equipment of boats the finest out
rigger skiff ever built on this coast. 1t is
the property of ]. T. Sullivan, prominent
local oarsman. 1t is "a feet long, Is inches
wide and inches deep. 1t is constructed
of cedar with oak frames, weighs 45
pounds and cost $10O. Sullivan, its owner,
is fast reducing his ayoirdupois and get
turns from Texas it is Sullivan's intention
to challenge him to skiff race.
AT meeting of the Pacific Athletic
Association held last Friday evening the
decision of the referee of the recent Sacra-
mento regatta was sustained, and the
South End crews were awarded the
medals.
1t is the intention of the association to
hire hall and have Governor Budd pre-
sent the medals won in the fieldday and
regatta of September 9.
At the next meeting of the South End
Club the twenty names up for member
ship will be voted on, and the contract for
the painting of its boathouse will be let.
The Alameda Boating Club is deter
of this club has issued a challenge to row
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-19

The sportsmen are now having great
feast of pleasure. Duck and quail shoot
ing is in full blast and the large strings of
ducks that are daily arriving from the
marshes are an evidence of the number Of
birds that have already arrived from the
north.
The wheelmen are hoping to see some
great racing after the arrival of the expert
Eastern riders. who are due here in few
days. Among the pastimes that will
create considerable interest this winter are
football, baseball, coursing, rowing and
boxing. In the following columns will be
found the very latest news of interest to
sportsmen in general.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-19
THE CYCLE GIRL.

The hammock girl is out Of date,
The carriage girl passe,
The girl who rides the bicycle
Rules the world to-day.
She flashes by with graceful speed,
AS If she rode on air;
And as she glides along she finds
Admirers everywhere.
Let Bishop Doane and Bishop Coke
Abuse her as they may,
The cycle girl is here, brand new,
And she is here to stay.
She doesn't care how much they fuss,
For she knows she's all right,
And even as they grumble. they
Must own she's out Of sight.
So here's to the sweet cycle girl,
In boomers or in skirts;
She's worth a dozen of the girl
That lounges round and fiirts;
And here's wish for Bishop Coke,
A-railing on the fence;
That he may live and grow in grace
And some day have more sense.
-Sommerville Journ
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THE OARsMEN.

Bright and Pertinent Notes That
VIII Interest Local Oarsmen.
The Austin TEX regatta still continues
to be the principal topic of conversation in
acquatic headquarters.
All the oarsmen entered in the races,
with the exception of the Englishmen,
Will arrive at Austin in the early part of
next week. The English crew has been
forwarded $1,000 for expenses and will
arrive In the latter part of the week.
Hanlan has announced his intention of
taking part In the regatta and rowing
double with Peterson. Kansas City would
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BAY FISHING.
Good Catches OF Sea Trout and
Rockfish Made Near SausaIito.

Rockfish Made Near Sausalito.
Rockcod fishing continues good along
the Sausalito and Tiburon shores, and it is
reported that larger fish have been caught
on these grounds during the week than at
any time before this season.
On Sunday last Frank Miller and two
companions caught fully 100 pounds of red
and blue rockcod near Lime Point, the
largest weighing five and half pounds,
and five of them weighing over three
pounds each.
On Monday Al Wilson, the well-known
angler and friend, caught eighty-five
pounds of red rockcod at Point Cavello, the
largest weighing four and a half pounds,
ana eight OF them over two pounds each.
Sea trout are quite plentiful, especially
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THE WHEELMEN.

An Aggregation of Eastern Racing
Talent Will Soon Be Here.
The season for bicycle road racing in
this State practically ended last Sunday
with the ten-mile event of the California
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-19

Lancaster of the sloop-yacht Edna pre-
ferred.
The club would also like to match a.
Ranos and F. Ayers against any of the
crack Whitehall rpwers of the bay.
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near the Sugarloaf rock and at Point Di-
ablo. A few large green Goldfish have also
been caught lately in the same vicinity.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-19

These Tablets have been specially prepared
as q TONIC for those who suffer from general
debility, dyspepsia, early indiscretions, ex-
cesses, over indulgences in married life and ex.
cessiye use ofalcohol and tobacco.
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are now out and the events and prizes are
as follows:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-17
AN AFFLICTED HOUSEHOLD.
Notable Addiction of the Family Of
Sheriff Nance.

The family OF which Sheriff +. w. II. Nance
Is the head has remarkable record. About
fortv years ago he married Miss Jane Agnew
of Due West. and for Il long time they lived
happily. 4 family OF children were born To
them, each Of whom afforded gre It pleasure
To their parents. and In their exemplary de.
pertinent and alTtctionate nature gave hope
ried Mr.. J. II. G. Dunn and to them were born
three children and thus II WAS that the lives
OF the father and mother extended TO another
home, which they loved as their own. But
some four years ago death. unhidGen and un.
welcome, came, and broke the family circle.
the beloved daughtcr-the young mother
was stricken down. aud went To her grave.
In january Of lS'i, Mrs. Nance died after q
lingering Illness. Last week an unmarried
son, james II. Nance. died, aged ~ years.
While he lay Il cOrpSe, a telegram was rrccv-
ph announcing the death OF the second wife
OF Mr. j. Il. &. Dunn in Florida.
This is "a fearful mortality In so short time,
and furnishes abundant proof that life Is un-
certain, and that death often comes at an in
Opportune time.
James H. Nanrc spent the last two winters
J In Florida. in the hope of hpneitting his
health. Finally, realizing thai his end was
near, he came home only IL few days ago. lie
wanted To be with his Gather and other loved
ones, when he would take his departure. lie
was con 'ciOuS OF the approaching dissolution
and trusted with chiIdlike faith to the loving
: kindness OF the Father OF us ALL He was the
. recipient of much sympathy and kindness
and during the last hours of his Illness hi.
kinsman. the Rev. William Prpssy, -. d., q
! Due West, wns with him, and offered religions
consolation. He died Friday night. and ol
saturday, Il long line of mournerS followed
. his body To Due West, whittier II was carrieI
by undertakGrs McDill Il Tolly. Aiter som'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-17
LOWNDESVILLE LOCALS.
All Sorts of Interesting Paragraphs
Pleasantly Written.
Lowndesyille. S. c., April Is, 1895.

Lowndesville, S. c., April ID, lS9o.
Monday Mr. and Mrs. J. 7. LatImer return
ed from Abbeville, where they had spent q
day or two. , ,x,,,o,
ling for Dunbar & Co., Of Augusta, ia, was
here MIR. Turner is one of the most genlal
and successful men on the road, ana salns ~, ~,
himself additional friends ut his every 'isit
to this place. :, ,,;s,,;,o,
Mrs. Robert Bell. Of Antrevil!e, rs VISITING
the family of her son, Mr.. John n. BeiI
Mrs ]. 7. Latimer and Mrs. >. Is. fraalhs naS
went to Anderson Friday rFenLnE tE.,oUas ~ pen"
several days among knsiOlk ana lrlehus:
SATURDAY evening the young tne mluule
aged young) people had an Easter egg nunt IN
the Methodist church grounds, whlcn lneS en-
Joyed very much. ,., =, ,,,, Methodist
church yesterday at IL 10 a. m. tne pastor,
Rov r w. Mason, using for text one clause
oC the CHI verse 18th chapter of Mark, "He IN
risen" He handled his subject In an appro-
nrioie and interesting manner, which was
vcrv acceptable to his many hearers.
Mr' /. r.. Latimer went to Anderson Satur-
day evening, expecting to return today:
ii is said that an egg laid on Good FRIDAY
will never spoil-will last always. Am told
by a good many that 1t Is actually so. for they
have tried it,
Rev.J :. Hartsell, an Episcopal clergyman,
living near Charleston, :. c., says on the llth
instant: Tomorrow the heavenly bodies
which gravitate around the sun will be in eN-
actly the same position relatively TO each 9TH
er and to the earth that they occupied on the
day Christ was crlcitied. 1t will be the trst
time such thing has occurred since that day
Just 1869 years ago.
Some of our planters have finished planting
corn and have also planted much of their col
ton, which proves that they, as Il class, bor-
row q great deal of trouble, rs but a very short
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-17

Rev. ]. l.. vass, of Connie Maxwell Orphan
age, will preach here in the Baptist church
next Sabbath morning and evening.
Miss Annie Cochran closed her school last
Friday. and on Saturday, all the country as
Semn!ed on the-school grounds and had fine
day pirnicing and an Easter egg hunt. Miss
Annie is a successful teacher.
Mr.. David McLuin died at his home on Long
Cane last Saturday after a protracted illness.
For scores OF years he has been an elder in
the Long Cane church and was especially III
tereSied. in every thing that concerned its
welfare. He was emineutly sufferer. having
hnd more than usual share OF the losses and
disappointmeutS of life He had that chas-
loveth. and he belonged 10 those thai came
out of great tribuaii0n He was in his S6l h
year He spent much of his time in medI Ia
ting on divine things and was manfeS,ly rip.
ening and mellowing. preparatory to being
gathered into His garner. He leaves an aged
wife, who has equally shared in his joys ana
sorrows and who was faithful help meet
also three daughters and one son. He was
buried in The Long Cane cemetery yesterday,
among many kindred and friends to await
the resurrection morn. There was no funeral
service, the pastor, Rev. K. +. Bradley. being
absent at Preshytery. He was Kind hus
band and father, good neighbor and a con
spcrated Christian gentlemen. Thus In less
than two months this uncle and two ncphews
VIZ: Mr.. &. B. McCaslan and his son Mr.. J
B. McCasIan, have been buried in this Gem
etery. NICK.
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TROY'S TALK.
People Coming and Going - Happy
OccRsiOns-MisS COthran'S School
David McLRin'S Death.

Troy, S. c., April Is, 1898.
Mother earth Is smiling with white frost
on her this morning.
Rev. #. w. Sloan and Mr. ] F. Widenan
are attending Preshytery at Wellord, =. &.
Mr. H. ID. Pressy. of Cedar Springs was in
town last week. He says he intends raising
hi. own hog and hoininy this year.
Mr.. j. +. Puckttt is improving his house and
ward. He says he wants TO get his trap ready
He has his pN e on the bird
Mr. p. Russell caught some boys stealing
his bee gums Saturday night. lie shot at
them several times.
Mr.. Tom Gable in Jumping off the train
while nearing the depot fell and broke two
OF his fingers DR.. Owens bandaged the brCk-
en- bones and the young man is doing well.
Miss Sallie Banks. VINO lives near DonaldS,
is visiting Miss Matte Russell.
Miss Fannie Jay, of Greenwood, IL down
wi'h her sisters. Mrs. o. q. Prenliss.
Mrs Sumpter Chatham. from Fellowship Is.
on an extended visit TO her fathers family,
Mr.. A. r. Robinson.
Mr.. j. G.. Kennedy, Miss Fannie Jay. Miss
Rebecca WidemaD, Miss Annie Brady and
others attended the entertainment given oy
Mrs Willie Bryson's school at Bellvue.
The young folks Of Long Cane enjoyed
themselves very pleasantly Saturday after
noon 18th an Easter egg hunt.
Miss Sarah and Miss Nirgie Sibert, who
have been absent several months in Beaufort
county, returned home Friday.
The pleasant evenings spent at the home oi
Mr.. r. NJ. Jay, Mr.. w. h. Jay and Mr.: o. o.
Prentss, in honor OF the visiting young ladies
were much enjoyed by all.
Don't forget Rev. J. f. Taylor's special ser
mon to the chlldren's next Sabbath afternoon
IN The NJ F.. church.
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appropriate remarks the burial took place,
and the mourners left for their homes.
ECHOES FROM WHITE HALL.
Preachers and People - DR.. Adnms
AnlictiOn-Literary Societies ana
Pretty Vineyards.

White Hall, X. c., April II. 1891.
DR.. Adams, a prominent man OF Phoenix,
had stroke of paralysis while visiting pa
tient last Tuesday.
Preaching at Rehobath the end Sabbath In
the morning and the 18th in the aiternoon.
Rev. w. w Jones, pastor.
Mrs w. III. Cole, is visiting her mother, MIS-.
Jones.
Mr.. Will Wilson. of Greenwood. visited his
sister Mrs. ID Ii. Howard, last week.
Miss Rosa seymour, an accomplished young
lady of Greenwood, Is visiting Mrs. Z. D.
Hunt at Gr"envIIp.
Mr. Bronks, IL good old man near the city or
Games, died sometime back wit IN conSump-
ton of the bowels. We symphtiZc with The
brrauved, hut our loss Is his gain.
Mr. u. II. Howard's sons take bateau ride
every day In the pond.
Mr. +. w. Hunt has u beautiful patch OF
barley.
They are going To haven Chi ldren's Day Mt
Rehobath NJ. +. church Saturday before the
Ind Sunday IN May.
4 concert Will be given al the Verdery
Graded School about the middle OF May, anu
everybody Is cordially invited TO attend
The Literary Society met NJ MIR. w. n: no
maXs' last Friday night. which Is very nicely
carried on.
Mr.. Thomas Hearst, one of our finest ed
ucated men has the preltieSt ana nneSt vine
! yard Of grapes anywhere near.
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ENTERTAINING STRANGERS.
The Great HullaballOO About the
NOrthern JunketerS.

Several days ago several reputed million
aire mill men have been allowing the country
towns TO wine and dine them. Abbeville had
a chance once to entertain some OF the pig
geSt guns in New York. and at the suggestion
of the Seaboard Air Line authorities, we pre-
pared great spread with all sorts OF TRIM
nings and a variety OF good speeches. fhey
didn't get here until after midnight on Satur-
day, and when they came IL was largely maze
up of members of a military company. taken
cf lefty from the every day walks of life. IL Is
true there were few good men alo ig, ana
perhaps no bad men at all, but they seemed TO
OF doing more than eating and drinking.
Abbeville gave them a swell supper. Our
ladies prepared IL with the best skill, and all
had n good time, but we didn't want any
more of IT, For this reason we did moi re.
spond to the Seaboard's suggestion to IRE
cpi> e. or 'enterIain" the mill men. IL isn't
often that Abbevlle gets caught twice In the
same net.