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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-24
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It ought to
interest a great
many people be.
side Baseball
crankB to know
that when q bali
"curveS" through
the air frSt one
way and then an.
other after leaving
the pitchers hand,
Il does what Rcien.
The herald., 1897-12-06
HOMING PIGEONS

The Los Angeles City Flying club Is an
organization that is fast becoming pop
ular. 1t is not a flying machine affair,
as some might imagine, but its twenty
members are interested in the flying of
homing pigeons. 1t is one of the clean-
est and most interesting of pastimes,
and is somewhat of hobby that is in
dulged in by all ages and classes of men.
"Homers" may be compared to race
horses in many ways. 1t is usually the
long, bred birds that do the best work.
yet quite often it happens that the scrub
by looking birds turn out to be the most
reliable racers. Then there are some
birds that win everything up to cer-
tain distance, but are easily beaten be-
yond their limit.
The pastime originated in Belgium,
where it is now national sport, the
same as baseball in this country. Every
year they have great international races
from 500 miles, and thousands OF lofts
from England, Germany, Belgium and
France compete. Last year the president
Of France assisted in liberating at the
foot of Eiffel tower 0,000 of these winged
racers. They belonged to lofts all over
Europe, and as they rose in one great
roaring cloud they made thrilling
sight never to be forgotten.
Although it was only few years ago
that the sport was introduced into
America, there are more than 100 clubs
here, and the worlds long distance rec
ord is held on this side of the water. The
/ clubs have formed under one head called
| the National Federation of American
Homing Pigeon Fanciers. 1t is an in
corporated body, with headquarters in
The herald., 1897-12-06

philadelphia It makes rules governing
races. and issues a seamless band every
January. All birds wearing these bands
in the year OF issue are considered
youngsters. Over g'6O0D bands were made
last year.
On the Pacific slt,pe is similar organ
ization, called the Pacific States FEEDER
alton. with headquarters in San Fran
cisco. H. F. Whitman, it's race secre-
tary, issued $500 bal,ds this year to men,
bers, and as quite a number use private
bands, it will be seen that the hobby is
fast becoming popular on this coast.
The Los Angeles CITY Flying club had
four races as the resi tits OF its first years
flying, and has made records which COM
pare favorably with those of eastern
clubs. The fanciers tire now preparing
for next years events, and everybody
expects to raise some Of the best young
sters ever flown. 1t is not always money
that buys the best pair of breeders, as it
often happens that by chance or cross
ing Of two ordinary ho.mers some Of the
best youngsters may be produced. AS
the climatic conditions here permit pig
con flying in all seasons, Southern Cali
fornia promises to become noted for this
fascinating amusement.
= =
The seasons racing for the local club
has been concluded and the members are
now preparing for next s aason's work.
The breeding of the birds will demand
their attention for some time to come
and attention to this will insure better
sport for following years. The season
Just closed has been a most successful
one in the records made as well as in the
increased interest in the sport. There
have been four principal events in addi-
ton to a number of short flies and try
outs. The first race Of the season was
for time between Santa Monica and this
city,. This race was computed on the
averages of five flies. There were 81
large number of entries and the race was
won on the third fly by j. D. O'Neill's
"Silver Wing (Reg. r. S37), which made
the distance at the average rate of 1473.6l
yards per minute.
The second event was from Tehach-
api, seventy-five mines distant. This
was young bird time trial and was won
by s. V. Childs' bird. 1.-THE Profess" at
The herald., 1897-12-06
FOOTBALL

For several days the managers Of
Fiesta park, where most Of the import
ant football games in this city have been
played have been trying to arrange a
series of games between the teams Of
the several educational institutions of
this city and vicinity. AS yet they have
not succeeded. This matter was at
tempted early in the season, but because
Of disagreement as to dates some Of the
teams refused to enter. The result has
been that all of them have been unable
to get as many games as they would
have desired. The present plan is to
have a game every Saturday afternoon
until the close of the season or until
each Of the teams have played the
others. The objection that has been ad-
yanced is that it would not be fare to pit
q lightweight team against one known
to be much heavier. For example, the
st. Vincent college team could not hope
to win against the University of South
ern California eleven, as at present con-
stituted.
The attendance has not been as large
at any of the games as had been hoped
for and this has had discouraging
effect upon the sport. The games, as a
rule, have been well played. some of
them being as good as those of the more
prominent colleges Of the state. Whether
the present efforts to arrange a series
will be successful will not be known
until answers to the proposition made
each of the teams have been received.
4 4 4
The Rustlers Is the name of recently
organized football team. They are open
to play any team of the average weight
OF 1872. M. Marsh Of 1850 Ionia street has
been placed in charge Of the matter Of
arranging games.
The herald., 1897-12-06
n average. speed Of 1887 yards per

an average speed Of 1887 yards per
minute.
The only young bird race Of the year
was that from Bakersfield. a distance
of 103 miles. This is one of the hardest
flies that could be tried, as the birds had
to cross two mountain ranges. H. Mon
don's bird, Little Tudie" Greg. r. $3.50
won this event. with o. f. Zahn's
'Searchlight" second, the winner COW
ering the distance in five hours and fifty
minutes.
The next event was an old bird race
from Fresno They were started October
31st at $50 a. m. At 3:93% p. m. o. T..
Zahns birds. Little Bess," Red Racer
and Sharp Fanny" arrived. The latter
trapped Immediately, thus winning first
diploma, having covered 205 miles 1647.03
yards of mountainous country In hours
43% minutes, or an average of G20.Sl
yards per minute. J. d. O'Neill won sec
ond place.
The last event was the race from Men
tone on Thanksgiving day, report of
which was published in The Herald the
next day. o. s. Miller's "Black Cloud"
Greg. z. 241)' won this event.
The herald., 1897-12-06

"a. u st.sl
The Women ushsEs In Paris 1hsateFs
The custom Of having women ushsrs.
which prevails In al the thsatsfs hsre,
h q pernicious one. Not because they
are women. but because you must tip
them In order to be shown to your seat.
They pounce upon you a. soon % you
enter the door and want to take yocr
wraps-tip. Even II you are cold you
are almost forced to give up your wrap
or you may not be shown your seat.
Often It happens after you have given
the tip you discover this IL not the
woman who wishes to seat you. Then
they come at you with little foot stools,
and II you are looking or listening to
something else the little stool II slipped
80 softly under your feet you pay no at
tention. But It costs another tip II you
use 1t. They will put q cushion under
you-another tip-and another to your
back, another tip. They torment your
soul with oranges. bon bons and chewing
gum. Until sometimes you are ready to
fly out Of the window or escape through
the cellar. anywhere to get out Of reach
Of their shrill. nagging voices. And woe
to the person who bravely refuses "
their good Offices" They will jeer aftut
you and call you names and their palo
will take up the cry as you 60 along. So.
now I try to ind my own aisic-having
paid for my experience-and give tip
to the woman who seats me. and to all
the others point to my mouth and ears
to indicate that / am deaf and dumb
Paris Letter to q Chicago Paper.
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of accident. 1t was known that Gal
lagher had been drinking nearly all day
before the fight, and when he entered the
ring she showed the effects of an intl-
mate acquaintance with King Booze.
He got in his right at the base of the
neck, however, and hit hard. That set
tied the fight A return match is GER
tain.
There is some talk of another boxing
tournament at Hazards pavilion under
the auspices of the same alleged club
which gave the fake events there during
the race meet here. They desire to i'm
port a number of fighters of doubtful
reputation, and give another series Of
fights, they say. to show that they can
and will give good fights If properly
patronized. There was so much that
was suspicious in the last events there
that it will be many days before the wool
can be pulled over the eys of the public
so as to make such venture pay.
The New Orleans authorities have
backed down in their determination to
prohibit prize fighting there. The re-
cent killing in ring there caused the
edict that all such events would be
barred in future. Since the almost total
disappearance of yellow fever in that
district there has been a reaction, and
fights of a limited number of rounds will
hereafter be permitted.
The herald., 1897-12-06

Princetou football game, expressed the
opinion that lighting was harmless
in comparison With football.
More than 80 horses In this country
have made records Of 1:1B or better dur
ing the present season.
The bicycle having come to stay. arch
fleets the country over are pusslsd over
the matter of how best to provide for
them In large business buildings.
Tim Hurst denies that he intends to
manage the st. Louis Browns next sea-
son, taking the place Of Chris. Won Der
Abe.
Adverse legislation to horse racing. al
conducted at present in this state. IL to
be one of the matters which the horse
men Of the state expect to have to op-
pose at the next session OF the legisla-
ture. Some of the more prominent of
them have alKeady begun making their
plans for concerted action by the horse
owners.
The McCoy-C Creedon match. according
to the latest reports, will be pulled on In
New York on the 17th inst.
It Is now certain that an expert from
the east will act as judge at the Bakers
field trials next month. The prominent
dog fanciers of the state have raised $500
to pay the expenses. Who will act In
that capacity has not been decided upon
as vet, but he will be some man whose
reputation In dog matters 10 national.
Critic, who is to fight Mitchell In San
Francisco soon. was given hours to leave
st. Louis by the police.
The erection of permanent course by
the Los Angeles Coursfng club. between
this city and Santa Monica. Is contem-
plated. Such a course will be construct
ed IL the attendance at the Agricultural
park matches justifles 1t.
Reports from Bakersfield are to the
effect that birds are plentiful on the
grounds where the Pacific coast hclo
trials win take place next month.
Few If any Of the shooting clubs In
this country are better equipped now
than is the Dominguez club. whose
shooting grounds are on Niger slough
Owing to the drying up Of the lower por-
tton OF the slough 1t was necessary Tor
The herald., 1897-12-06

IS good baseball as any lover of the
;re would care to see is now being
i ND every Sunday afternoon at
park, and yesterdays two games
as good as the average played by
u ssionals. Under the new manage
II, 1t some of the former rules of the
Tournament have been so changed as
to admit of better playing than was
expected or possible under the old rules.
Any club that can secure an eastern
player is now permitted to do so, all
that the managers care for being good
game. The Seventh Regiment club took
advantage of this change yesterday by
placing Howe on third base. He played
with the Detroit team all Of last year
and is in excellent condition. The Tril-
bys protested against his playing, but
the protest was not allowed. They have
the same right as the other clubs, pro-
vided they can find better men than are
now in their team.
The attendance yesterday was the
largest since the tournament began.
There were nearly 1900 people in the
grand stand, a large number being
ladies. The Seventh Regiment team
won both games. The score follows:
FIRST GAME
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On the occasion when Mr.. Gladstone
was beginning to give up the lead In the
house Of commons to Sir William Har-
court 1t was noticed by the members
that he left the house at the dinner
hour, and Sir William Harcourt led for
the rest of the sitting. Mr.. Darling, re-
Gently appointed Justice, one evening
drove Sir William to fury. on falling to
elicit definite answer to an inquiry, by
casually observing In the course Of his
speech: II have noticed that lately the
party opposite. adopting an ancient
precedent, has set up a greater light
to rule the day, and lesser light to rule
the night"
The herald., 1897-12-06
THE PRIZE RING

Los Angeles Is rapidly coming to the
front rank as the home of champion
pugilists. 1t may be the climate, or it
may be an accident, that most Of her
delegates for honors in the roped arena
turn out to be good men, and soon
achieve national regulations, but what
ever may be the cause the last two VINO
have jumped into prominence promise
to hold championships before their ring
careers are ended. They are big Jim
Jeffries and Solly Smith. Even the
most ardent admirers Of Jeffries in this
city hardly hoped he would make the
excellent showing that he did in his fight
with Choynski the other night at San
The herald., 1897-12-06
JAMES NO LONGER IN STYLE
Dudes and Others Responsible fol
Their Retirement

"Canes are not as much In evidence
now as they were a couple OF seasons
ago." explained a dealer. "They have
simply gone out of fashion temporarily
and as a great proportion of canes were
used by those who carried them not
because they needed them, but because
1t was the proper thing to do. there is q
temporary dullness in the cane market.
the business will pick up again. though.
and think 1t will be In the direction OF
lighter canes. The dude era, which 10
about going out Of existence. unfortu-
nately for cane manufacturers, turned
In on canes. 1t took the form OF exaGger-
alton in size and weight and finally
brought into existence a cane that was
ridiculous in size.
"Then the caricaturists got in their
fine work and they increased In Size
tenfold. The comedians on the stage
took 1t up where the caricaturists left
Off and carried a cane almost as big as
q pump stock. Ridicule did the rest,
and for while the cane will be less ac-
tive. The dude era started the eclipse OF
the cane. The fellow who follows the
dude does not wear a cane, because he is
different and has necessarily to do diff
ferent things OF course there Is no let
up in the nicer grade Of canes. which
are carried by gentlemen because they
have always carried them and who do
not propose to allow the dude or his
successor to interfere with their habits
or desires.
1.-THE fancy canestick umbrellas have
also supplanted the cane with many on
account Of the double purpose for which
they can be used. 1t will be noticed that
the hundreds of very young men who
carried canes couple Of years ago never
carry any now. Many of them gave up
the cane because 1t was not In It any
more, but the great majority got out OF
the habit the moment they began riding
the wheel 1t is wonderful how many
The herald., 1897-12-06
Significance Of an Initial

A child born in Syracuse recently was
taken to q clergyman, In accordance
with custom. for baptism. The latter
asked the name Of the baby. "Dinah
M.." the father responded. But what
does the M stand for? interrogated the
minister. "Oh. II she turns out nice and
sweet ana handy about the house. like
her mother. I shall call her Dinah May;
but II she has fiery temper and dis
plays q bombshell disI >>ition, like mine.
shall call her Dinah M.> tASyracuse
Post,
The herald., 1897-12-06
Curious 1Ganx oaths

The following curious oath was until
recently administered In all the courts
Of the Isle Of Man: "By this book and by
the holy contents thereof, and by tho
wonderful works that God has 30 mirac-
ulously wrought in heaven above and in
the earth beneath In six days and seven
nights. I do swear that will. without
respect of favor or friendship. love or
gain, consanguinity or affinity. envy or
malice, execute the laws Of this side and
between party as indifferently as the
herring's backbone doth lie In the middle
of the fish. h."-Exchange.
The herald., 1897-12-06
CoURsING

That coursing is a most popular sport
in this city was shown by the large
crowd which went to Agricultural park
Yesterday to witness the fifteen races
on the card The attendance was larger
than at some of the recent race meet
irgs. There was no fault to be found
in the quality of yesterdays sport. Per-
feet weather, little wind, as fast a lot of
"jacks'' as ever tried to elude their pur-
suers, and some of the finest dogs in the
state, combined to furnish the crowd
with all the amusement of that kind
The herald., 1897-12-06

Francisco. That he was not badly pun
ished by that clever fighter was cousfd-
cred not q matter Of accident. but an a.
surance Of his skill in the ring. Here
there have been number Of persons who
have looked upon Jeffries az an average
fighter only, who was able to take =
great deal of punishment, but who really
had little science. His fight with
Choynski showed him to be a dangerous
competitor for championship honors, and
the fact that he il now being deluged
with applications for exhibitions and
requests for positions as manager shows
that the prize ring fraternity appreciate
his prowress.
He Is now booked for a twenty-round
go with Peter jackson. The fight will
take place in February at San Francisco,
and promises to be q battle equal In
science displayed to any that has been
contested in that city Of fights for some
months. Before going into training
Jackson is going on tour of the north.
Jackson today is not the man whom
Corbett met in that bloody battle Of
sixty odd rounds several years ago. The
Australian has been to Europe. and
when he returned to this country he
had practiced there. Four years ago a
man like Jeffrfes would not have been
considered even a factor in fight with
the giant Peter. but now it Is Peter who
is handicapped.
\ + \
Solly Smith is, in the opinion Of his
admirers, certain to wear the shoes OF
George Dixon as champion of his class.
The recent fight in which he whipped
Dixon was not a finish event, and Smith
cannot as yet claim championship hon
ors. Their return fight, which will take
place in February, will be for the cham
pionship. If Dixon has not played his
old trick of losing fight for the purpose
of making money by winning the other
match, Smith has better chances of be-
ing champion than almost any pugilfst
who does not now hold that honor.
4 4 \
The result Of the Needham- Gallagher
fight, in which the former was put out In
the first round, was a surprise even to
the friends of the victor. 1t cannot be
explained on any other theory than that
The herald., 1897-12-06
CYCLING

The Los Angeles Consulate Of wheel
men will meet tonight at 1880 at rooms
41819, Bradbury building. The objects
of this consulate, as set forth In it's con-
stitution, are to carry out the purposes
of the League of American Wheelmen.
and especially to provide for the inter-
ests and welfare Of .wheelmen in Los
The herald., 1897-12-06

trade apparently being slack at Led
bury. Lady Henry Somerset heard OF
their destination and paid the camp q
visit. conversing with the extles In their
own language. and finally arranging to
supply them with food for couple OF
days before they moved on to Ross and
Cardiff.-St. James Gazette.
The herald., 1897-12-06
Lady Somerset and Destitute Soldiers

Lady Henry Somerset was able to do
a kindly act the other morning. A party
of destitute Greeks. who seem to have
been stranded In Herefordshire. found
themselves at Ledbury. a pleasant vil-
lage not far from Eastnod castle. The
police superintendent being pushed az
to what he should do with them, the
market manager gave them permission
to pitch their tents in the cattle market
The herald., 1897-12-06

There will be plenty of coursing in this
city this winter. Another club is to be
organized Wednesday night by some of
the best known gentlemen in the city.
1t is to be known as the Southern Call
fornia Coursing association. Its park.
which is now nearly completed, is on the
Sixteenth street line of the Santa Mon
The herald., 1897-12-06

lea electric railroad, short distance
from the city. The first coursing will
be held there Christmas day and once
a week thereafter until the end of the
season.
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that they desired. Out Of the fifteen
races there were seven escapes
Queen b., owned by William Powers,
won the purse of $50. This animal is
from imported stock. having been bred
by bitch sent to this country from the
celebrated kennels Of Lord Lurgan or
London.
The score follows:
RUN OFF
|1-Frisco, p. Brutig... g.....................
Dandy. c. Spiker. ..................A..... .
2-Poker Davis, T. Wilson,. ...........-......
Palo Alto. ]. Snodgrass. z
3-Wild Irish Boy. S. Seaman. U
Fritz, T. Storey. ........................ y
LJoe. j. Snodgrass.. ...................r..... o
Sailor Girl, ]. Wilson. ..............-......E
5-Ia Tosca, J. S. Holiday.
Victor, G. Beckiss. ........................
Cred, D. T. McBryde. de......................
Speedwel, H. p. Kennel. ................. 8
T-Wanda, H-Penning. .................''...o U
Queen b.. w. Powers. .....................ll
IS-Fleetfoot, II. p. Kennels. ..............4
Juliet B. N. Smith, r............."......Z ..Z6
FIRST TIES
Dandy ......... La Tosca. ......... 8
Poker Davfs.... 8 Speedwell ........... s
Fritz ...........2 9 Queen B............ 5
Sailor Girl. ... Juliet ............... 2
SECOND TIES
Poker Davis....s1 Speedwell ..........
Sailor Girl. Queen B............. y
FINAL. I,
Queen B.......9 Sailor Girl. s
=
The herald., 1897-12-06
SUMMARY

Seventh Regiments.....1 l 0 FL
TrifbyS ...................l L u
Earned r,lns-Seventh Regiments A. Two
base hits-Carrol. Morrow. Guercio Three
base hits--Carroll, Morrow, Trip. Passed
balls-Adams /. Wild pitches-Tripp l.
Bases on balls-Shaw /, Tripp g. Hit by
pitched ball-Tripp l. Shaw l. Struck out
Shaw 8. Double plays-Courtney to Leland
to Guercio: Adams to Howe to Leland.
Time of game, 80 Umpire, Wickersllam
SECOND GAME,
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the club to move their club house about
a mile north of where 1t was last year.
The club house has been fitted with COM
Portable hunks and other conveniences.