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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-09-08
The Eumoua oDiscux.

The Knickerbo ecker Athletic Cub OF
New York city. Will hold its annual games
September 70. N addition 10 the regular
events several new features have been
added, as follows: Marathon race, dis
tanoe twenty-five miles; revolver shooting
match. two six string shots at 20 ana 70
yards throwing discus Considera BILE In
terest centers In the last named event and
"a Il will probably be named in athletic
programmes here soon. a description is in
order The New York Telegram says.
The discus. which VIII be used for the
first time in America by the Knjcker-
hooker A C. In It's games on September
20, IS perfect circle. having a steel edge
about one-haf inch IN difneter. inside
the steel edge there being a convex Ell
surface OF lgnum vitae two and a half
inches IN width, then in Tho center sold
piece OF brass two inches IN diameter
either surface OF which IS fat r. rase,n-
hts IN shape two saucers placed together
face 20 face. rhe y hole being nine inches
IN diameter and eiEhiug seven pounds
In delivering II. the athlete has a box
nine feet square. instead Of the seven-toot
circle which "a used for the hammer and
the shot. Unlike these events the dis
lance IS not assured on a line with the
center OF the box. but from tho front edge
Of the box. OF IL case the discus goes to
one side, Il is measured at q line extended
AZ right angles 10 the front OF the box;
that is. the same as the running broad
jump II VIII thus be seen that the object
In throwing the discus Is 70 make Il go
nearly In straight line es possible.
In fact I'm ancient times there was such
an event a. throwing the discus az an
object
The Sep used IN throwing II n some
what peculiar. In the cese % right
handed thrower the athlete stands with
his right foot fust inside the rear line Of
the box. facing ne direction IN which he
desires TO throw ths discus. WIKI his left
foot extended vel forward ne discus held
IN his right hand n perpendicular posi-
fion. hat IS with tie edge across the
fingers jns Ia the hand ana the discus ly-
ing agutnSt -4e palm Of The hand and the
lower portion az he forearm. He hen
raises the riSAt arm u1ttl the Discus -
almost over he left shoulder where he
steaases The lower edge ~ Il with the left
hand. He then draws ne right hard Town
ana hack swiftly. taking a step VIA the
riellt FOO, just IS the discus reaches It's
lowest point As ia co.FYoleies the draw
trE back NJ ia arm % g.; ne throw, ~
take. another step forward With he rsght
foot ami gives as near As possible a soal-
tug moGon % the discus 0v extending his
hand quickly forward. T. IS not exactly a
throw. as the more proficient 81 person be-
comes II sealing. TIA farther VII X be
CART 81.
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A Paris correspondent of the London
Times writes: quite recently bull fight
was organized at Dion, but matadorS
toreadors. bulls and trappings had 10 sc
rs they came. Nobody would patronize
the horrible spectacle. The thing fell ut
terly through for want of patronage II
may be remembered that a similar hasco
occurred In Paris not long after the exhi-
bition OF 1883. Bull lights did. indeed. dis
grace that huge cosmopolitan affair, but
ultimately the arena was pulled down and
The fittings sold for mere song. Pa
rlsians were Disguised with the whole
concern. II is to be hoped for the honor OF
France that the projects Of the south will
remorselessly carry out their instructions
and Danish this relic of barbarian from
French SOIL
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train last night. declaring .ha: though
though they hst act been very successful
they hsd had royal good tin. ana would
De glad 20 come again next year
TIE Rev. James Cheal. an Episcopal
Clergyman OF Tacoma. who used Z, play
cricket forty years ago, off1csated yester-
Gay as umpire a. one end. his son doing
Ike duty a. The other end About rs peo-
PIE came out 20 see The game which com
rnenced q, i.sn Capt. westwood o. tho
Sea,tles. won ~. toss and took the ars:
innings. The ground WA decidedly
bunny and big score vas not snt!cl-
nlngs were the batting OF Kirk. C.egx.
Wendie and Dickinson ard the clever
work behind the stumps OF pattullo. who
stumps9 three men and caught one
Kirk and Dickinson made the stand OF
the day. waich undoubtedly won the
game for Seattle. scoring IS runs between
them The home eleven were all out az
a quarter past for p, much higher
scQrs than had been expected
The Oregon innings started OF ti.as-
trously. Van Feeksn. Lawrence ana As.-
bury failing % score, bur Bell with the
assistance 81 L.ngley and Pattullo. rad.
a determined stand and made the result
OF the game very doubtful for time.
Pattu.lo. OF the Oregons. was. however.
BOWED BY his brother. playing for Seat
tie and the tail END OF ths~feam made a
very poor resistance 20 the bowling OF
Clegg and PatfGllo. the game ending in
a victory FOR Seattle by - runs.
Westwood made the prettiast catch Of
the day when he Just managed 20 secure
d ball which Hark sent towards him al
cover point.
The score follows:
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vehs made an appropriate speech IN hand
ing over the trophies 4. NJ. Towle of
the Oracle Felsiz. took the Press T. mes
challenge cup This has been the personal
properly Of Commodore Henry Hensei.
and was donated by him as a trophy IN
this regatta. A fine pair o. field g.asSes
fell 10 Commodore HenSei. OF the Nora
joe~ Nelson. Of the Falcon. received he
Hansen Challenge cup 20 hold fer = year.
Ials Was won .aSt time by the Truant.
and must be won twice 20 remain parma
nenty with a yacht. Next year the Fas-
con and Truant wiz each stand 10 win It
Tor their own s. 3. Stewart. OK the
White S.ar. took two handsome size
Lights. and his gallant crew sang al the
close OF the presentation. 'sOh. JOY 20 So
a Pirate kinr." Wee Comma nder fAomp-
son OF the Imp. got go.d-lined silver cup.
Edward HickArg. as owner OF the Chispa.
was presented with q compass set.
When the formally Of presentation was
concluded. the evena0g was finished as
only yachtsmen know how 10 round or
such festive occasions.
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A sportsman.
- sftf t'"ii scsAi.
Buffalo Express.


The late Duke Of SaXe-Cohurg ana
Gotha was one OF the most enthusia site
sportsmcn in the world. In the fifty-six
Years OF his hunting lie he killed 1850 red
deer and shot about 1000 chamois. But
he ala not approach the record of his an
ceslor, the Elector John George /. of Sax
ony. who shot Il, 23e red deer In forty-five
years The late dukes method Of secur-
ing efficient gamekeepers was ingenious
When a man was caught poaching ne W -
given the alternative of entering the
dukes service and leading an honest life
or of going TO Jail As result ne had the
most efficient keepers in Germany. What
a useful life he led
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Lost opporf unity.
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IT a very Interesting article IN the
paper on How Boer Goes Counting
Mss Dukane." said young MIR. Birmtng-
ham. whose persistent attentions are very
annoying 20 that young lady
"Inieed?' replied Miss Dukane sweetly.
IF | had known there was any demand
for literature on how bores go counting l
could nave contributed some personal ex-
periences"
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r-,-.ee res-s-,-r~~ - "a ,'-'+s sire p
.rs sraeaa -s's ~ se 81 ~ t~sns er.as .s ..e.
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Indianapolis Journal.
'Sour statesmen" yelled the orator "are
about 20 take steps'-
You bet they'll take an cried the
professional eynic. ''if they aln't nailed
down
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THE BICYCLE RACE
An Immense Crowd Out RI
Afternoon and Evening.
ADVENT OF "TERRlBLE SWrne
johnson. Of Aberdeen, Surprises q,
Wneelmen, the A Audience and m
sslf-D DO VS. GREAT Work.

Glorious were the bicycle races -
yesterday afternoon and evening a. ~
y. NJ. &. \. park. Over AeO0 people ~
present, and the way they shouted ~
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yelled as n
After race :
pulled OF sf,cs,
plainly that i
cycle racing j
! strong hold |,
the people Of a
city. and Ia 4
on the ~as
Sound Country
PORTLAND. 4
coma. victo,
New Westsn,
ster sent IA
dalsgationA 4
from an 4
n ef s h D 0 III
TO W ne oA1
crowds Of NS
anxious to SO /!
far famed i
Wright. Of Y
Mfnnvfne. e
tholomsw, OF
coma. Dow,
Seattle; Abe
roth. cs p
land: Esaw.
Seattle, and ~
OF VancouvW,'
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seattle.


XIX. D. Bell. -....... ........-.....-.-...r5
Hilton ST. Pattuilo. b. La irence......... 0
Clegg St PatguIlo. b. Laurence. .....,... s
Dickinson. b. Feuwlck 49,. ........-.2a
Wndle. g. Pattullc. y. Laurence. 9
MGrga troyd lbw. b. Laurence. 3
I G. Pattallo. c. and D. Ben ..............
Henderson 9. Pattulo b. Beu...... 0
Westwood. b. Laurence. .......,.. 2
Homer. b. Beil........ ....... .......-..... 2
Coroett, not out....-... .-..... .-....-...... 5
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Chicago Sept. THE labor organiza-

Chicago. Sept. THE labor organiza-
lions OF Chicago celebrated Labor day
with a parade in which probably 5000
men participated. practically every trades
union In the city being represented. The
weat Their was ideal Shops and factories
We're generally closed. The Board OF
Trade and many down town stores closed
al day The chief attraction was the
speech of William J. Bryan at sharp
shooters park this afternoon. There was
also speaking at Ogden's Grove by proni-
neut Ia Dor leaders
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LABOR DAY ELsEW HERE.
The Celebrations I'm Chicago. New York
ami San Francisco.

San Francisco. Sept. Labor days
celebration in this city today reflected
great credit on the San Francisco Labor
Council and the American Federation or
Labor, with which II was affiliated. While
the entire ceremonies OF the day were
confined 20 a gathering IN Metropolitan
hail, II was a genuine labor gathering
an asseIuolage Of working people deeply
Interested in their own Welfare and what
their leaders had 10 say Of the relations
between employers and employed. and
the chances Of improving their condition.
The speeches were temperate in tone.
couched in excellent language, and De-
spoke the character OF those who deliy-
cred them as we'll as demonstrating their
capacity to deal calmly with difficult
rroblerns
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Total
Total :. 100000. ....... ........ .......e5
All Oregon

Bell. c. and b. Clegg..... .................e7
Van Heeken. c. and b. C1egg ......... 0
Laurence D. lit4iDU-..+- --.--.s ..-..-.-.-.- y
Astbury. b. Clegg-.......... ...-........... 0
LAngiey. c. Dickinson b. Pattullo.-. 9
". N. Pattullo. .. Pateulio. 10
CawSton, {. ard b Clegg..... .............
Walsh ibw. Clegg..... ......... ............ .
Foster. not out. ........ .................. )
Feuwick. b. Pattullo.... ....... ............. 0
Hark. c. Westwood. b. Pattulo. 0
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Largest h nown I'm California.

Los Angeles. Sept. THE labor demon
stration here today was the largest knoS n
in California. y monster parade or men,
hers Of all the labor organizations IN the
city took place this morning. This after
noon there were exercises at Agricultural
park and speeches by United States SEN
ator White and others. Tonight a grand
bah was given The exercises and parsdss
we're Witnessed by thousands.
In the Metropolis.
New York Sept. 7.-Business was gen.
orally suspended and workshops and fac
tories were closed today, bat there was
no procession to mark the recurrence OF
Labor day In this city. Practically the
sama conditions existed In Brooklyn.
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The smoker.

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SUFFRAGE CLuR.

The Boyle Heights Woman's Suffrage
club met at the home of the president
Mrs Alice Moore McComas, last Thurs
day for the purpose of electing delegates
to the Woman Suffrage county conven-
tion, which will meet next Wednesday
at the Temperance temple. The dele
gates elected were Mrs. Lydia Rees and
Mrs. Mary Carpenter, the president be-
ing also delegate by virtue of her Of
flee. After this business was disposed
of. a vote was taken and the unanimous
decision was to change the name . the
club to the Boyle Heights Civic club. A
regular course of study of civic affairs
and the laws of the state concerning
women will be taken up. Prominent at
torneys, of which Boyle Heights boasts
quite a number, will contribute short
lectures on these subjects. the wives and
daughters assisting with readings and
original papers on the same themes.
The ladies are enthusiastic in their
well-laid plans and much good is ex-
pected. One fine feature of the club is
that no fees or dues are to be charged
Money, if needed will be supplied by
volunteer collections. The meeting,
which was interesting and enthusiastic
adjourned at late hour. to be called
again at the home of Samuel Rees the
third Thursday in December.
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RYAN RECEPTION.

A most dainty and pleasing reception
was given at the Victoria on last Mon
day, from to 9 p. m, by Mrs. Henry l..
Ryan to her daughter, Josephine, on her
thirteenth birthday. The large court
was decorated with potted plants and
smilax. and the dancing was viewed
from the balcony by large audience of
grown people. Prof. Angelotta's orches-
ira furnished the music. Miss Josephine
was a beautiful and charming little
hostess. Those present were Misses
Maggie Clepper, Blanche Barnwell, Ma
bel Kramer, Lucy Johnston, Grace
Scott, Ariel Ewing, Constance Ewing,
Vivian Andrews, Olga Wick, Lily Bur-
CESS, jamie Cancanon, Matilda Angeloty
Camilla Mackcall, Lucy Lacy. Masters
Walter Maxwell. Clayton Cunningham,
Lewis Hoff. Lee Sheppard, Frank Pack
ard, Guy Rawson, John w. Slack, Chas.
p. Ritter
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JUNIOR LEAGUE SOCIAL.

The Junior Epworth league of the
First M. E. church gave Thanksgiving
social in the church parlors Monday
evening. A novel feature of the pro-
gram was the physical culture drills,
under the instruction of Miss Stark
The program was as follows: Song,
league; prayer, Rev. j. A. B. Wilson;
recitation, Cleo Hummel: recitation and
song, Rachel Fisher, Minette Todd and
Eulah Petrie; marching. Junior girls;
Indian club drill Misses Una Adams, vi
ola Holmes, Edna Davenport and Mamie
Durand; recitation, Ethel Davenport;
recitation, Miss Una Adams; dumb
bell drill, Junior girls; song, Junior
league; song, Ethel Coleman; wand drill,
Junior girls; recitation, Leonora Mont
gomery; dialogue. Bertha Hartman and
Ethel Coleman; recitation, Tina Fricke,
short talk by Junior superintendent, Mrs.
w H. Fisher
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DANCING AND GAMES.

The Misses Margaret and Nelly Hop
kins entertained delightfully."- Tuesday
evening at the home of their mother, $50
South Flower street. Dancing and
games were greatly enjoyed during the
evening. Mr. Curran, Miss Dougherty
and Miss Woods rendered delightful
solos. Refreshments were served, and
the guests adjourned at a late hour
Those present were the Misses May Con-
way Mary Goodwin, Helen Reid, Hen
rietta Dougherty, M. Snedden, M. Mode
ma, Ora Woods, Mrs. j. Hopkins, Messrs.
Jerome Goodwin, Tom Conway, Eugene
Conway, Ed Dougherty, Ch. de Groote,
John Fitzpatrick, Fisher, LIE Sage Nick
Lindenfeldt, Tom Curran, Robinson, Ira
Ford Yorba, J. Donovan, Brand, E. Hop
kins, A. McGraw, M. Donovan, A. Bills
and A. Snedden.
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SURPRISE PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs John Bradbury were sur
prised on Friday evening by party of
young people headed by Mr.. and Mrs.
j. W. Winston, who took the Bradbury
house entirely in charge. The surprise
party brought with them an orchestra
of four pieces and a chef, who dispensed
delightful refreshments during the even
ing. The affair was given in honor of Mr.
and Mrs. Winston's third wedding an
niversary. Christopher furnished the
catering. Among the guests We're: Lieut..
and Mrs. Drake. Mr.. and Mrs. Minor. Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Hicks, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
w. Winston, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Blaisdell, Mrs. Banning, Mrs. Bradbury
Mrs. Longstreet, Misses Maggie Wins
ton, Carrie Winston, Julia Winston
Banning, Messrs. Hastings, Norris, Pot
ter, d. AinsWorth.
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man, Mayberry. jr., Devereux and Ma
= MRS. roRREY,s RECEPTION


One of the events ofthe week was the
reception given by Mrs. Eugene Torrey,
assisted by Mrs. j. Iorrey Coanor. on
Monday afternoon at the California bank
building. The apartments were hand
somely decorated with flowers. Re-
freshments We're served, Mrs. Barney
and Miss Alice Prior presiding at the
tea table. Among those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Byrne, Mr.. and Mrs. Lear
ems, Mr.. and Mrs. Roeling, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lorenz Mrs. Barney, Mrs. Jennie Kemp
ton, Mrs T. e. Rowan, Mrs Shipman,
Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Hetrick
Mrs. White, Mrs. Virgines, Mrs. Hoyt
Mrs. r. A. Perry. of4' Oakland, Mrs
Wyckoff, Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Gridley, Mrs.
Spinner, Mrs. Reynolds. Mrs. Wallace
Miss Clark, Miss. Alice Prior. Miss
Rowan, Miss MoKelvie,s Miss Ashmead,
Miss Washburn, Miss Cora Ellis, Miss
Olive Percival Miss Torrey, Miss Helen
Mead. Mr.. Darwin Gish and Mr.. Ray
Coats, ,.5,,.,... . s a.. ..
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LUNCHEON.

A charming luncheon was given in
honor of Mrs. Hall of Oakland who is
visiting Mr.. j. M. Stewart, on Friday by
Mrs. Judge Hubbell at her beautiful
home on Mount Pleasant, Boyle Heights.
The house was decorated in yellow and
green - chrysanthemums, Marschal-
Neil roses and smilax.
In the dining room a new idea was
used, a centerpiece made of grasses of Il
delicate green shade. The chandeliers
and buffet were decorated with pro-
fusion Of srnilax and maidenhair fern.
Candelabras of silver with green
shades, were placed at either end Of the
table. Violets were attached by ribbons
to the place cards. Christopher catered
Among those present were: Mines. j.
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LA MARIPOSA,

One of the most enjoyable dances u
the season was given by La Mariposa
club Thursday evening at Illinois hall.
Delightful music was furnished by
Schoneman & Blanchards orchestra
The grand march was led by Mr.. A. j.
Casey and Miss Ferras The officers of
the club are: M. j. Gerhard, president;
A. j. Casey. vice president; G. Fl. Pausch
secretary; c. j .Englebracht, treasurer;
A. Bissonette, sergeant-a arms.
The floor was ably managed by A. J.
Casey, f. j. Borgmeyer, J. r. Colgan, ].
Korbel and A. X. Gorwin.
'" The reception committee included J. E.
McGrath, A. Bissonette, Edward Gar
gan. Door committee-H. f. Despars,
William Brand and H. Rapp.
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BIRTHDAY DINNER.

Mrs. HI. L. Yerger entertained a few
friends informally in honor of Mr.. Yer
gers birthday Thursday evening at
their home, I'LL West Pico street 1t was
an enjoyable and complete surprise. The
parlors were artistically decorated for
the occasion and on the table was ar
ranged an immense centerpiece of white
roses. Those present We're Mr. and Mrs
L. APPLE, Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. GetZ, Mr..
and Mrs. /. f. Cheever, Miss Emma APP
file, Mr.. Williamson and Mr.. and Mrs
Yerger.
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SOCIAL EVENING.

Mr. and Mrs. II. l.. Latham entertain
ed last evening at the Melrose hotel. The
evening was very pleasantly spent in
whist and an informal musical program
Mrs. Latham leaves Los Angeles Mon
day for San Francisco, where she will
spend the holidays. Among those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Porter
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H. Long, Misses Fixen
Bertha Fixen, Hayward Maud Hay
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