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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-16
MINNEAPOLIS RIDER GIVEN THE
FIVE MILE CHAMPIONSHIP BY
THE JUDGES,
TWIN CITY L. A. w. RIDERS,
UNTIL BECKER WON, HAD NOT
BEEN ABLE TO DO VERY
MUCH
END OF THE BIG LOUISVILLE MEET
Before the Scrappy Champion shi Il
Event the Feature of the Day
Was Sanger's Victory.

Special to the Globe.
LOUISVILLE, Aug 15.-It was not
until the last event of the last day
of the big Louisville L. A. w. racing
meet that any of the Twin City cracks,
who have been in attendance, made a
winning, and then it was only by a
decision of the judges who disqualified
Cooper, who finished first in the five
mile championship, and gave the race
to w. E. Becker, of Minneapolis, who
came in second. The event was more
of a fight than a race, anyway, and
what had been an unusually success
full and harmonious time was marred at
the very end. Cooper and Bald caused
most of the trouble and were in row
from the time the event was started.
Bald did not finish in the first bunch
and so was not punished, but Cooper,
as stated, was disqualified, as was also
Callahan, who finished third. Acker
was given second and Butler third
place.
Up to Beckers victory today, the
Twin City men, while they had not
taken any championships or won any
of the big events, had been quite as
well as the riders from many
other places, and in this con-
nection it must be remembered
that the company had been unusually
fast. Riders who rank well up in the
list have failed to cross the tape first
IN any of the events which they en-
tered. The Twin City men had no
occasion to do any Boosting, but at
the same time they had no reason to
be ashamed Of the showing they had
made.
H2CI
were the only Twin City men in. They
entered in the trials for the two-rnile
national championship. Neither was
able to qualify, but the same thing was
true of a host Of good riders, for the
pace put up was particularly hot. On
Friday, Becker qualified for the two.
thirds mile national championship in a
heat with Bald and Kennedy as oppo-
nents. Becker also qualified in the
mile open, and Hofer was successful
IN his heat for the quarter-mile ma
tlonal championship. In the finals
both dropped back into the class of
"also rams" Today in the professional
mile, open, McCleary qualified, and in
the two-mile professional handicap Ho-
Ter, Becker and McCleary all qualified.
All three were unplaced in the finals
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug 15.-The L.
"A. W., national meet came to an end
today in an ugly wrangle over the five
mile national championship 1t was
scrap from beginning to end. There
was no end of jockeying, and at one
time Cooper and Bald had their hands
Off their handle bars grasping at and
pushing each other, imperilling the
lives of dozen or more contestants
Cooper and Callahan finished in the
hrst division, but were disqualified. the
race going to w. E. Becker, of Mime
spoons, nfst; Il. 5. AcSer, of Philadel-
ph1a, second; Nat Butler. third
This race was the last on the card.
the last of the meet 1t was called in
the face of an approaching storm. but
before the race had well begun it be-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-16

The second class is composed of wheels whose
owners have been driven to the verge of
nervous prostration by having people peer
anxiously at the steering post to see who
made the machine. They have had the name
what mount they are riding, declare they
do not know and do not want to know.
Some riders especially women, complain of
having their feet Ego asleep after travers-
ing three or four miles. In most cases the
probable explanation is that the soles Of
the shoes are too thin With rat-trap pedals
there should be a good thickness of leather
between the foot and the sharp points of
steel, otherwise the pressure will cause the
numbness which is described the feet be-
ing sleepy. 1t is common device to have
two strips of leather fastened across the sole
of the shoe, to prevent slipping, but with toe
clips these are not SO necessary as without
them. firm grip on the pedal is so to be
desired, however, that some riders use both
appliances.
At last a bicycle dog has been developed.
1t is a well-known fact that any dog of the
ordinary breeds will be left behind be the
confirmed bicyclist killed by exhaustion.
But an English breeder has discovered that
by interbreeding specimens of two particular
sorts of dog he can obtain a creature of
strong constitution, able to travel fast and
stay almost any distance. For nearly three
years he has been experimenting and during
that time some of his creations have been
very strong beasts.
1t is not improbable that the bicycle will
drive women altogether into the hands Of
tailors.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-16

rounds at San Francisco before the Occidental
club next September The club will give 81 500
for the fray. Slavin says he will accept pro-
vided the club will give to him $3.50 for ex-
penses.
Charley McKeever did not get enough out
Of the recent bout with Lavigne to pay his
car fare to New York. 1t is the old story of
frst-class fighter trying to manage his own
affairs. McKeever made big mistake when
he fell out with Johnny Clark, who put him
where he is today.
Joe Butler has declined the offer to accom-
pany Frank Slavin to England He has
signed contract with George Dixon and
will travel with the featherweight champion
in the future. Dixon has arranged a Cana
give exhibitions in the principal cities of that
country.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-16
WITH THE HORSES.

Ananias, the sensational colt of last year
by Patron, recently paced a quarter in 80
seconds at the Cleveland track.
G. w. Burdick. of Fargo, is the owner Of
colt by Hartford, sire of Robert j. 2:0115,
which is said to be phenomenally fast.
Village Farm has sold to j. A. Miller, of
Marine City, Mich, the bay colt Christmas
Chimes, by Chimes, dam Beattie, by Mann
brine King grandam by Kentucky Prince.
Ailerton gets a new performer in Selicana,
a bay mare which won the $50 trot at Win
chester, KY, July 20. taking a record Of
2:25N.
The Village Farm mare, Valance, is one
of the handsomest ever seen on the grand
circuit.
Ed Geers smokes Just as much as ever.
Fifteen cigars per day would not be an over
high estimate Of his daily allowance Of the
weed.
Many believe that Newburger may land the
Transylvania- Spfan has nomination, and
1t will be hard choosing between Newcastle
and NeWburger as to his starter when the
time comes.
Billy Andrews is getting John r Gentry
ripe for further onslaught on the stallion
record which he now holds-2:O3h. The bay
stallion has the necessary speed, IL he can
only stay up the last end Of the trip.
Direct 2:055z, will not be out this year.
but may be seen in public next season. He
~ very popular East, and his youngsters
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-16


and the owner of the wheel on the
other.
"Cast off that line aft, he sung out,
in hearty tone I'm going to pay
off and get under way"
The wheel was started, but refused
to go straight.
Port, port your heinz yelled Jack
at him.
Bill gave the handle-bars a sharp
turn.
sStarboard, starboardp' Immediately
afterward yelled his companion.
The rider had by this time nearly
overturned first one and then the other
Of his helpers.
Say matey," said Bin, this here
craft seems to be top heavy. ] am car
rying too much sail aloft. Still think
I can navigate her."
Another start was made, when, at
his own request, he was allowed to go
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-16

it alone. The wheel gathered Roadway
on the down grade. His grip on the
bars was like a vice. He was seen
to sway first to one side then the other.
and then, in the twinkling of an eye,
he and the wheel were piled in con-
fused heap in the dusty road.
he had got out of the tangle and was
on his feet
"Capsized, by thunderr' said he, ad-
dressing his companion. s'Matey, I've
sprung some of my standing gear
Let's go and splice the main brace"
And with that parting remark, the
two sailors walked away without az
much as a look at the laughing crowd
around them.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-16

Kennedy, j. Eaton, Jimmy Mcfarland. Time,
2:2S 2-5 Final: w. Coburn won, Fred Allen
second, q. c. Bald third. Time. 2:19 2-6.
Rigby, Schrein. Aker, Clarke, McCleary,
Loughead. Butler, Sanger. Kennedy, McFar-
land also started.
First heat: McKeon, Middendorf, Thome.
Time, 2:59. Second heat: Bornwasser, How
ard. Time, 2:40 SIS. Third heat: Sambsrg,
LIE Compile Time, $40 2-6. Fourth heat:
Peabody. Ingrabam, seaton: Time, 2:s5 8-5.
Final: ingraham won, 6amburg second
Howard third; time. PA. Middendorf. Nc
Keen, Thome, Hattersley, Bornwasser, Fitch
ner, Peabody and Seaton also ran.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-16

the state fair, which will be Monday.
the opening day. The events and prizes
are as follows:
One mile novice amateurs three heats to
b qualify for final
First Prize-Oyercoat . s25
Second Prize-Suit of clothes ....... 20
Third Prize-Deere sweater ..............
Fourth Prize-Deere sweater ........... 8
Two-mile tandem race amateur
First Prize-Suit of clothes, each $3.50. 25
Second Prize seal skin caps each $3.50
Third Prize-Two Deere sweaters, each 3
Two-mile handicap. professional limit
100 yards
First Prize-Cash Observation-Disclosures. 100
Second prize-Cash 5 so
Third Prize-Cash ..3 so
Fourth Prize--Cash " 20
I'wo-mile handicap, amateur; limit 100
First Prize-Deere & Weber Co, medal IS
Second Prize-Suit of clothes .... 20
Third Prize-Deere sweater .,
Fourth PriZe-Deere sweater -
One mile juvenile race, open to boys I'M
der sixteen years; handicap limit 50
yards
First Prize-Su,t of clothes. 10
Third Prize-Deere sweater 2
Fourth Prize-neere sweater . 2
One-haH mile open, amateur
First Prize-Overcoal Ok
second Prize-Suit of clothes 20
Third sPrize-Pair of shoes - <
Fourth Prize-DeeY. sweater 2
One mile open, Pro- sional-
First Prize-CSsh "a
T feodu -dr-Cash ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. rs
fIn-rd Pr1z.-Cash " TX
flYe-npe Deere-W Weber derby, amateur
F.fy Time Prize-Tailor- made suit of
Second Time Pr.ze-overeoat 25
Filst Place Prize. Tailor made suit of
Second Place Prize-overcoat 81
Third Place Pr.ze-Suit of clothes ..... 20
Fourth Place Prize-Seal skin cap 49,. .11,50
One-rlile fat riders race weight must be
260 pounds or over
First Prsze-Solid s,lver-headed cane . 10
Second Prize-Silk hat 7.5O
Third Prize-Box of cigars s
Foufth PfIZe-Deere sweater ............ 3
For these races the following defini-
lions apply:
Amateurs-Men who ride only in their
own state or not over 100 miles from ii. cir
legal res denee, for prizes not exceeding $25
IN value. and who are not allowed any ex-
tgre-s or others.
An amateur must hold a permit to ride
outside the 1G0-m.le nit
Profess .onals-All other riders .they may
compete for cash prizes, or prizes of n great
er value than allowed amateurs, but may not
compete for prize value OF over S1Gn unless
special permission for greater prize values
mas been given this meet.
A novice is one who Las never won prize
in track race.
TIE grounds and it's buildings have
been PUTIN condition for use earlier
this year than usual. It is intended
to start the fair on Monday complete in
IS calculated to make Monday one Of
the great days Of the fair. AS bicycle
riders coming to tie grounds on wheels
are to be admitted at half price and
children free, the attendance will GER
'tainly be very large. One thousand
dollars in prizes are offered for the diff
ferent events of the Deere Weber
company bicycle day.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-16
WITH THE RING STARS.

Jim Hall will train at Coney Island for his
mill with Steve O'Donnen
Kid" Lavigne has decided to go to Sag
inaw, his home, and remain there for some
time.
Moses Corbett, the scolored boxer, says he
is willing to box Joe Cans if any club will
hang up a purse
Joe McAuliffe, the Mission Boy" and
Frank Slavin will probably box eight
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-16
ON FOR A SLEIGH RIDE

and foxy little Tomnie Butler just as
safe on Gardeners rear, when the big
fellow prepared for his quad" act
The crowd was looking for something
of this sort and as Sanger commenced
cutting down Kennedy's lead, a shout
went UP from 5000 threats. At the
middle of the last turn the Milwau-
keean was a half dozen lengths back
OF first place with Gardiner still cling
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-16

cficketers played the Toronto club yesterday
and were defeated. The PittsburE players
made So. of which MACPHERSON had As and
W. Guest 10. Toronto made 242 Tor six wick
cts. Cooper had 103 not gut,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-16

was given the pole while at his right
We're Tom Butler, Bald, Mcfarland,
Willie Coburn, Loughead, Rigby, San
ger. Acker, Gardiner, Kennedy and
Schrein. In the first lap Kennedy went
up with Tom Butler, Bald and Allen
trailing him. The second time around
Bald was at the front with Rigby, Ken
nedy and Mcfarland. for company. In
the third lap Kennedy got to the front
again with Mcfarland and Willie Co.
burn up. Sanger was well in the rear,
with Gardiner safely
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-16
BICYCLE DAY AT THE STATE
FAIR THIS YEAR PROMISES
MUCH.
BIG PROGRAMME PREPARED.
RACES FOR ALL GLASSES OF
RIDERS HAVE BEEN Ar
RANGED.
RIDERS ARE GIVEN HALF-PRIcE
At the Gate and All the Cyclists
for Miles Around Are Tx
pected.

Local bicycle interest just now seems
TO center in the coming bicycle day at
the state fair, which will be Monday,
the opening day. The events and prizes
are as follows:
One mile novice amateur: three heats to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-13
NAVALTYPES, 0LD---NEW
COMPfRTSON or THE Old BROOK
LYS and THE VIEW CRUISER.
The Great Advance In the Methods of
Naval Warfare shown by Contrasts Be
tween the Two ships.

WASHINGTON. sept. 3.-The tromon-
deus advance made no methods Of sea
warfare during a single generation can
best be appreciated through a comparison
OF the splendid cruiser that had her ac-
ccptance trial off the New England coast
this week and the frgate Brooklyn that
began her first service just thry-iye
years ago. end for nearly ihirty-iVe
was one Of the most famous ana useiul
naucral vessels an0at. The new Brook
lyn nicknamed by naval officers Inc
Greater New York" because OF her SUI
poriority over her sister ship, that mere
tofore finest OF American warshlp7, the
cruiser New York. represents in the hish-
est degree the changes that nave taken
place in the science Of naval architecture
necessity for radically new types ana
SINGS the civil war targht all nations me
necessity for radically new types anu
pointed out the direction ia when I'M
prOvemcnts must 60.
The tendency toward armor proiecl.oh
enormously Increased speed, greater dis-
placement. and rapidly OF gun fire. IN
augirated in 1861. finds its best reali1auon
an This latest creation OF the Cramps
qhipvards. TO Chief Constructor Hich-
born. who designed the New York ana
nearly an the new ships secretary Ira
cys Injunction in regard 20 the design OF
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afloat IN the world or under construction
By any nation to-day.
Although en- oying such physical advan-
tSges. the new cruiser viii tnl 10 difficult
10 win the fame OF the earlier ship. with
the possible exception Of the Hartford,
the Brooklyn was the most popular vessel
IN the seryi,e fer twenty years I'm the
Mississippi river campaign She carried OF
more honors than the flagship, standing
much the harder bOmbardlng. and after
reaching VicksbuNs she had 10 return 10
Brooklyn 70 &c reftted on account OF the
great dtmace inflicted upon her by the
shore batteries. When she was again
commissioned IN the Wallabout In April,
1854. she went Immediately to Mobile.
where by reason of her superior speed,
she led the fleet in passing Fort Morgan.
There she Was taken for the flagship on
arlount of her position and drew the full
fire OF the Confederate guns. She closed
her fighting record with the siege Of Fort
Fisher and then entered upon useful
career OF displaying the American fas
IN nearly every part OF the globe. Atier
circumnavgatng Africa and u long stay
boo the south Atlantic as flagship she came
home IN 1854. 10 be hurried a little later
ON a buccaueer chase I'm the Caribbean
Sea. where she finally eXterminated piracy.
Then she began her last cruise, which
was destined 70 htungly end her great
career. Going out TO Europe and through
the Mediterranean UP the Persian Guf
and through the Indian Ocean. touching
at every available port, she reached the
China station and there spent two years.
Then she was ordered home. As a tr.0-
ute OF appreciation 81 her services to pre-
tecting our interests. American residents
in the East presented 10 the ship mag
nihcent stand OF silk colors including
pennant one foot long for every day she
had been on the staten. In Yokohama,
Honolulu. ST. Thomas and Brooklyn, with
gilt balloon attached 70 its tip, new from
the BrOoklyn's mav-nast, 70 the aston
ishment OF all spectators.
As she was leaving Nagasaki homeward
bound an accident occurred which added
materially 10 the ships fame. Her shaft,
which had driven her In war ana peace
for thirty years. broke IN a manner thas
II could not be repaired so her propeller
was hoisted on deck and the good ship
set out under sail alone. She fought
a typhoon on the way to Honolulu that
necessitated q months repair IN that bort.
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and boilers. stern 10 stem. u IS al least
l-2 inches thick at the thinnest part.
Below this deck are placed the prcpeliing
machinery. steering gar, magazines, shell
rooms and all that is styled "the yltals
OF "a warshiD."
Protection Of the hull from injury 20
the water-line region is secured by means
of an armor belt inches in thickness eX-
tending the length OF tine machinery and
boiler space. and 90 depth from feet
above the 2i-f0ot water line 10 feet
inches below that line. Within this armor
belt and skin plating above the armor,
a band l-2 feeg wide, OF American corn
pith cellulose, extends the whole length
OF The vessel. in depth from the armor
deck TO the berth deck.
Coal IS carried above the armor deck
fer e. length corresponding TO The inner
bottom. This space between the armOr
deck and the deck above IS subdivided by
water-teht bulkheads into thirty-eight
coal bunkers. exclusive Of conerdam and
passages. and the space forward and abaft
the bunkers Is well subdivided by water
tight bulkheads for stores.
Instead OF exposing himself and officers
20 the plain view OF the enemy. as capt.
Craven did az the battle Of Mobile Bay in
the old Brooklyn. the commanding orcer
OF to-day ana his chief subordinates will
manoeuyre their big ship from coming
tower eight inches in thickness. having
tube to the protective deck five Inches
thick for the speaking tubes, bell wires,
etc.
The torpodo OUTFIT Of the cruiser Brook
iyn oons.s.s of five torpedi tubes in the
BOW end. two en- each side. six torpedoes.
ana sutable allowance OF gun cotton
FOR mines and miscellaneous purposes. Eff
teen DAYS allowance Of fresh water will
be carried in addition 10 the facilities AZ
forded by her disulling apparatus and
evrporators., In strong contrast with the
primitive Illuminating system 81 ihe EARL
er tyre. the new ship has an electrical
lighting plant. consisting Of two divisions.
each division having an engine and dyna-
mo and each dynamo rated output or
4oo ampc-es at - volts.
with her bunkers full the new BROOKLYN
can steam 6.053 miles at a ten-knot gais
using only two engines, while under full
power at twenty knots she has radius
OF action OF l,75s nautical miles. which
u in excess Of thai. az any ofhsr uA1xtip
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cruiser the Sinch guns. each throwing
250-poUnd projcctles are mounted IN four
barbette turrets, placed one forward and
one aft on the centre line Of the vessel.
and one on either side amidshps. The
guns In the turrcts on the centre line
have train Of so degrees; those IN the
side furrets fire from right ahead 70 right
asfern. or train through an arc OF $50
degrees. The centre or the side turrets
is distant from the centre line OF the
vessel about % feet. The armor forming
the barbcttes. which protect the carriages.
platforms. and truret machinery, is l.
inches IN thickness for n section equal 20
the train Of the guns, the remaining Dor
tiOns being reduced 10 four inches in thick
ness. Under the turrets there IS three
inch armor to protect ammunition hoist.
The fve-inch guns. which fire sixty-pound
shells are hidden by fixed segmental
shields five inches In thickness. The crews
OF these guns are screened from explosive
shells by splinter bulkheads Of / 1-2-inch
steel. Safety is afforded at the smaller
guns by similar and extra side plating.
The only protection the old ship ever
had besides her stanch frames and heavy
planking was a temporary suit OF chain
armor applied amidships when she forced
her way past New Orleans with Faragut
Into the hull OF the new cruiser a steel
defective deck Is worked from stern 70
stem, supported by heavy beams. The
bottom edges Of this deck amidshlps. are
feet inches below the 2i-fcot water
line. the top OF the convex deck curying
up 10 this water line at the centre OF the
vessel. on the slopes over the machinery
and boilers the armor Is inches thick.
while forward sAd Ah~ft Of the machtas-r
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CnInels in Arizona.

About thirty years ago a number Of
camels, nearly 10. were brought 10 Arizo-
ma. having been purchs sed By the United
States Government for the purpose Of car
rying supplies 10 tho regular troops STA
tiOr "a In the Territory. After a thorough
trial they were found 20 be useless. as
the gravelly sands OF the desert cut their
feet making them unit for travel. The
entire lot were offered for sale. and some
we're purchased. but the larger numbee
were turned loose 10 Craze and roam where
they pleased. For a while they seemed
70 dWindle in number but OF late years
they have multiplied rapidly. and to-day
probably 1000 OF these animals roam over
the desert a miner recently counted
eighteen In one herd on tho ella river.
near the White Mountains. and IL Is
Known that some Craze I'm the Bra9shaws.
while few roam over the hills in Mo-
jaye county Rams Horn.
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Tho standard dollar weighs 40 IL grains;
the half-dollar. COS.
BRUSSELS contains a clock which IS wound
up by the wind. and never by human
hards.
The S gold piece was first coined in
1885, By virtue OF an act OF Congress
passed April ., 1872.
France has more money In circulation
IN proportion 10 rs population than any
other country.
The nickel cent was authorized Febru-
airy p. 1857, and its coinage was begun
tn- same year.
The first regular silver coinage 20 be
passed out IN order OF business was in
October. 1872.
The first purchase o, copper 70 Be used
IN the United States coinage was in 1872,
September II, six pounds.
Ire dollar gold piece was authorized
by act OF Congress March 3. 1873. and its
coniage was begun the same year.
In God we trust" first appeared on
the copper 2-ceut issue Of 1854. and Is the
first use OF the word GOd' 80 any gov
eminent act.
There are about thirty-nine miles OF
shelving nlled with hooks in the library
OF the British Museum. This affords
space for $4,000 volumes.
A copper half-cent is among the numsr-
Gus coins authorized by Congress, the law
20 this effect being passed In 1872 and the
coinage begun the following year
The msjority OF people who attempt 10
pronounce the name q the discoverer or
the Y rays mlscall It as II ~ were
"RuntIen." The g OF "Roentgen' Is
hard. and the pronunciation should be
"Runt-gen."
In France there ara % botanical gar
dens; in Germany. IS; In Great Britain
and Ireland, IL: In the Indian Empire 8;