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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01

action and most interesting TO specta- |
tors Ii is not alone as an attraction |
that It's merits consist OF. for 20 minutes
OF this kind of work with the men new
er for a moment still is exercise of the
most invigoratng kind. There are two
halfs. each of 20 minutes time. and the
test OF endurance is quite as much as is
necessary.
The play consists Of throwing the ball
TO an unguarded partner. and for that
reason IL is necessary for the pairs OF
opponents TO keep together so as TO
prevent this chance OF an opponent get
ting the ball and good chance to make
a goal. 1t is impossible TO tell how 10
play the game, and To learn that the
only way is to see it played. and ii is
then plain enough. A guidebook has
iust been issued by Spaldings, edited
by Or. Gulick. who is a most enthusiasts
tic supporter of the game, but no one
who does not know the game can learn
what il is or how il is TO be played by
this guide For players it is very nec-
essary. as the rules are many and have
to be thoroughly learned.
/ The two winter games on the fee are
| hockey and polo. There Is sufficient
! similarity between them to allow them
\ to be described together. The goals are
! like those of lacrosse or association foot
/ ball. the ball i'm one case and the punk in
the other having 10 be driven through
between the goal posts. The play be-
gins I'm the center with facing. as in
lacrosse. and the wonder is that the
players can become 50 slSillful as 10 race
and turn on their skates faster and with
more ease than if on foot. These games
are both most interesting and create
! excitement when two well matched
teams meet. The requirements begir
with the ice rink, so that il is a north
ern game. IL needs more space than II
basket ball, but rinks usually are o
good size, so that is not an extra If on
has a rink on which to play. In botl
games a crooked stick is used witt
! which to propeI the BAH or fat punk
The latter is pushed along the sec
though that is more because il does no
rise when struck SO readily as the bal
Woolen clothing is necessary, for. al
though the exercise is hard, rinks ar
not particularly warm places. and cold
must be guarded against.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01

The difficulty OF providing an athletic
exercise which combines all the best
forms OF athletics has undoubtedly been
solved. What was wanted was a game
which could be played In a limited in
door space and yet would afford room
for the necessary display of activity
which is usually associated with out
door sports The game of basket ball
undoubtedly fills the requirements in a
marked degree. For years IL has been
rather looked down upon as something
akin TO croquet by those who had not
had the opportunity 20 note its merits.
but now that IL has been taken under
the wing of some of the leading col
leges and many athletic clubs il has
become recognized by the Amateur Ath-
letic union and has assumed very DIFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01

spoken OF as it's likely president. The
danger being past. he dropped out of
his place in athletics when there was
no fight on hand in which he could
show his power. In polo also Mr.. Bel
mont was a leader in the days OF the
fierce rivalry between Rockaway ana
Hampstead, n rivalry which has not
vet by any means ceased. His manner
OF getting the best of an opponent has
been well illustrated ir-the recent tilt
between the western turf congress and
the Jockey club The Jockey club had
granted a license 20 the Baltimore Turf
club to extend it's meeting until the
4th .of December which is four days
over the limit set by the western club
for racing i'm the northern attitudes
When the time came for the western
mems rule to go into effect, they made
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01
SKATING
A GROWING SPORT.

Bicycle skating may become as great
a craze as roller skating has been in
former years. The motion on cycle
skates is said to have many of the fea-
lures which have contributed to make
cycling itself popular, and its greater
ease of movement and the absence of
much shock have placed the bicycle
skate in a class much above the old
roller
Robert Reach, Philadelphia resident
who manufactures the new skate. says
that the interest in the new sport is so
great that constant inquiries arrive
from all parts of this country and even
from Canada. Speaking OF the bicycle
skate he says:
ANY one who can skate on ice can
put them right on and start off. That
is where the bicycle skate makes great
point With the roller skate the best
of ice skaters had to learn all over
again. The distance of the skater above
the floor caused by the diameter of the
wheels of the bicycle skate. it is true.
would make the strain on the ankles
and feet very severe. but ii is overcome
by scientifically lacing the skate To the
foot adding just enough support TO
overcome the strain, but not enough to
make the skate bunglesome. English
makers OF cycle skates add weight and
length to the skate by placing the foot
below the axis of the wheels and ex-
tend wooden or iron braces TO the knee,
which makes the skate very cumber-
some"
Mr. Reach further says that the bi-
cycle skate may be used on good roads
/ No special floor will he needed I'm Kinks
I and no polishing OF the floor even viii
4 be necessary. You can skate To your
/ office i'm the morning" says Mr.. Reach
lust as you can come down on bi'
+ cycle. / have a proposition from a To-
I cal telegraph office i'm one OF our west
ern cities TO put their boys on cycle
skates. Armories are good-just th'
thing-and we have already had con
siderable correspondence with som
very prominent regiments looking to
ward the formation OF clubs or sCcie
ties 10 use the floor on nights whei
there is no drill exercise. Among Others
we have had an inquiry from member
OF the Seventh regiment OF New York"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01

many years, and when he finally real
lied that he was fighting additional
odds in attempting TO overcome the nat
ural drawbacks of breeding and raising
race horses on Long Island he removed
his breeding farm to the newly pur-
chased place at Lexington which he al
so named the Nursery farm or stud, the
Babylon one being kept as ii is at pres
ent for the use of race horses. The Lex
ington farm is an exceptionally good
one for even that section OF famous
breeding establishments. Like all or
them. il has a splendid water supply.
and the rolling surface is admirably
adapted for the development of the
young stock. Then, again there are
spacious pastures, we'll wooded for
shade where the brood mares can look
after their foals in the heat of their hrst
summer. Mr.. Belmont senior had at
the time of his death the greatest estao-
lishment not only in this country. but
anywhere. if cash is 10 be the test for
decision, for when the horses were sold
in 1891. after his death, the sum OF $685.
ESQ was realized The feature or the
sale was the great sire st. Blaise, Tor
which Mr.. Charles Reed gave 100000 to
secure him for Fairview stud, at Gal
latin Tenn. The position of the Bel
mont stable at that time was an easy
first. as the winnings for 1880 totaled
st71 $50. and all by Nursery bred horses.
except Sc. .0i0 credited To Raceland. Ihe
cracks OF the stable included Potomac
and Masher. first and second for the
Futurity; La Tosca, the best OF her sex
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01

ferent footing from when il was cnIy
played by branches of the Young Mems
Christian association in the larger
cities.
The great claim for the future OF bas-
ket ball lies i'm the fact that there Is
hardly any town where suitable build
ing cannot he secured for the purpose
of a club to play the game Unlike the
rules OF most sports In which limit IS
named as the minimum space on which
the game can be played, the rules OF
basket bah name the maximum space,
and anything less will do. There is no
elaborate paraphernalia needed, merely
a ball and two net bags fixed ten feet
above the floor level at either end OF the
floor. AS for the dress Of the contest
ants. il is what one sees at athletic
games-a jersey and loose knee pants OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01
INDOOR SPORT FOR
ATHLETIC EXERCISE.
The Promising Future Of Basket Ball Rules
Of the Game Points on Hockey
and Polo.

been made for II there was but the
ring TO which the net is attached there
would be many disputes as TO whether
the ball passed through the ring, but
the motion given the net is too plain To
admit OF any question
The way in (which the goals are placed
is about the only popularity OF conse-
auence i'm the game. At either side OF
the long way of the floor and eight feet
from the floor large screen or fat
board is placed. the dimensions being o
feet horizontally by vertically. and
two feet from the bottom the arm which
supports the net ring is affixed. The in
side rim of the ring has to be six inches
from the screen. and the circumference
of the ring is rs inches. 1t will thus
be seen that the ball has to be tossed
up so as to fall into the net, and wheth-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01

. 1t strikes the screen or not makes no
difference.
There are five players on each SIDE
and they work together in pairs, as IN
lacrosse. Two stand together In the
center facing each other and also rae
ing the goal which his side is to cap
ture If possible. Then midway between
each center man and the goals are two
players of each side. one on either side
of the playing floor. These are called
forwards or backs according TO their
relative positions from the center The
ball is put in play by the referee who
stands at one side of the two center
players and tosses the ball up SO that
IL win fall between them. Each attempts
to strike il. jumping up TO do SO, ana
then the play begins. The bail must
neither be kicked nor run with, as IN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01
To Restrain Scorchers.

A Chicago man has devised new
method of restraining. IL not sauelch-
ing scorchers. A new bicycle ordinance
has been put I'm force in Morgan Park.
a suburb OF the Windy City, the last
clause of which gives the police the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01
A WEALTHY PATRON
OF POPULAR SPORT.
Banker August Belmont Of the American Ken
mel Club and Jockey Club-His
Success on the Turf.

cept his resignation OF the presidency
several years ago, and when anything
important has TO be Strengthened out
his sound advice is always sought for.
In addition To being an owner of race
horses. Mr.. Belmont has one of the most
important breeding establishments in
the country. the Nursery farm at Lex
ington, Ky. Mr.. Belmont senior had
one of the same name at Babylon Tor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01

To some men is given the ability TO
command in many directions. and when
such a man is found he is one of great
capacity and OF exceptional Judgment.
Such a one is Mr.. August Belmont OF
New York. a financier' OF eminence.
where the keenest wits alone can keep
a man in the front rank. and in addi-
tion to that he is at the head OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01

football. but can only be thrown or
dribbled. as II is called. Dribhling Is
patting the ball with the hand while
running So that it makes q series or
bounds. the runner keeping up WIN ~.
This ia a pretty play when well done.
as a clever dribbisr can make the bail
dodys ouponrnts 600 most tantalizins
way. No tacklinE ur Interference is ale
lowed. and the result is a. clever. fast.
open game. lull ~ incidents with quick
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01
Some Con Players

ON vad some power the gitt'e Sc tn-'n
To zee Themselves az ifhfri scs W.
Tor then would many a f'li"E o'ie
soon bi1 farewell to lnk ar" etoels
,,'.t ,.,..t, thoneh Il broke his heart.
Nyo..ll troia 40, ..rge0us stOcliirsa pafs'
-Boston Travelexs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01
CRACKS FROM
THE BELMONT STABLES.

some light material and rubber soled
shoes. The bail is s-ke that used IN
association football round and with the
inner rubber ban covered with leather
and a clrcnmfcrenct of from - to -
inches. while in weight ihe limits are
from IS o. 20 ounces The goals ate tie
net bags With an-open bottom through
which tho ball can diop to the floor In
deed the net seems moro for The purpose
OF showing clearly whether a goal has
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01

that year: St Charles. Fidcs. Her High
ness. Amazon and Prince Royal
The present Mr.. August Belmont was
a large and judicious buyer at the MUS
cry sale. purchasing Fiddlesticks as
the sire Of the new establishment ana
such we'll tJed mares as Princess.
selladonna. Felicia Een' Fouet. Fidss
Lady Margaret. She ANA Semirnmis.
Maenetizer. bought at the sale by 4 w.
shreve Tor $4,000, was later on se-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01

great fuss about outlawing Tho onl-
cials. some Of whom Withdrew from the
meeting Later on a telegram was sent
To Mr. Belmont. who la his reply left no
footing FOR the western association in
his quist reminder maj 10 would be out
of the question Tor tue Jockey CLUB to
admit that thr western consfesb rules
We're n force in the territory conceded
~ DC governed by the Jockey club.
JAMES WATSON.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-01

Esteem. 2.2ii. by AxtS'l Who show
ed a trial mile in 2.09it at Detroit VIII
Dee entered in thl biz early pacinS
events this spring.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-03

In order TO ascertain whether air OF
the seashore contains salt in any ap-
preciable quantity. a French scientist
has made q series OF experiments. BY
means OF these he proved that In a
dead calm seashore air has no salt.
II is only when there are high winds
from the sea that there is salt In the
atmosphere. In high winds sea spray
is carried into the atmosphere. where
It Is dfiused into fine particles. and
holds the salt for a time In the damp
air; but as soon as the wind subsidies.
the salt. being heavier than the at
mosphere. settles. To receive. there
fore. the benefit from salt air. Il IS
necessary 10 go whore winds are con-
tinually blowing. II has been demon
strated that windy localities by the sea
are very much more invisorating than
those where there are continuous
calms. but heretofore the reason OF
this has not been made clear.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-03
Nsrre Training

The question OF the susceptibility OF
the nervous system for training has re-
Gently been discussed. II Is believed
that nerves can be cultivated. Accord
ing to the most comprehensive opinion.
great deal depends on the owner OF
the nerves. Il IS possible to train GER
tain classes and conditions. while 9TH
ers are hopelessly unsuseeptible. The
will OF the individual. the pllability. OF
rather the iTnpressionability. has every
thing to do with successful nerve train
Ing. AS a matter OF fact. the desire 70
be trained must be present FIRST OF all.
1t comes from within. and, prompted
by the desire OF the individual. =
course OF training may bring about the
happiest results. Training nerves
against the will OF the patient reminds
one OF tee old adage OF convincing a
man against his will-"He Is Of the
same opinion SKILL"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-03

much sleep is not advisable, but Il Is
better than too little. 1t is q bad plan
to go to sleep again after being called
In the morning at the usual hour; the
snatches of sleep obtained in this way
are not refreshing. and often result in
headache. 1t is impossible to wake
up feeling thoroughly refreshed and
-s-Tted IL the bedroom is not properly
ventilated. We require fresh air, even
more. If possible at night. than we do
in the day. and yet how many of us
are content to sleep in an atmosphere.
which is actually poisonous, for IL the
air in our rooms is not kept fresh 1t
soon becomes poisoned from the car
bonic acid gas given out from our
lungs. Bad air will certainly prevent
our deriving the full benefit from a
good nights rest, and IL we usually
wake with headache or a sensation OF
lassitude after spending seven or eight
hours in unbroken sleep. we may be
quite sure that our room needs ventil-
ating. Sleeping in vitiated air. be-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-03
some Facts About Meat.

Although mutton is more easily d.
sested than beef. the latter contains a
larger quantity OF hourishing juices
and less fat. and ranks first in nuitri-
tive value among animal food. Lamb
and veal contain but a small proper
ton OF nutriment as compared with
beef or mutton. and pork still less.
The most advantageous methods OF
cooking meat are grilling and roasting.
Meat which is cooked before a clear fire
shrinks less. and is better both in fiav-
or and appearance than II baked in an
oven. II is a common error to sup
pose that boiled meat is more easily
digested than roasted; provided 1t Is
scientifically cooked so that the good
less is retained. meat roasted is both
nourishing and digestible. but IL boiled
in cold water the juices OF the meat
are drawn out and the fibre alone re-
mains. Stewing is a very economical
way OF cooking. for by this means
meat which might otherwise be tough
and unpalatable is rendered tender and
very nutritious.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-03
How TO Bone n Turkey.

Begin by cutting through the skin
DOWN the centre of the back. and raise
The flesh very carefully on either side
with sharp knife until the sockets OF
the tSighs and wings are reached: then
with the point of the knife detach one
Joint at a point where the legs Join the
back; hold the end OF the bone firmly,
and proceed to loosen the flesh on IL.
still using the point of the knife. and
keeping it close to the centre bone until
the bones of the leg can be drawn out.
Remove the bones from the other leg
in the same way. and then turn your
attention to the wings. which must be
dealt with as were the legs. The mer-
rythought and neck-bones should then
be removed. and the back and side
bones. without their being divided. At
ter the flesh has been carefully sep
arated from the breast-bone. the latter
can be removed without much diff
Guilty. and the bird must then be re-
stored to its proper shape by filling
the legs. wings and body with force
meat. after which it should be sewn ur
and trussed in the usual way.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-03

are not danny look on with envious ad-
miration and wish that they, too, pos
seesed the subtle charm. Daintiness,
however. though not inherited, is the
outcome of habit. A girl is dainty and
charming on important occasions. sim
ply because she has been accustomed
to give thought and time to being
agreeable to others. Thus it comes
natural to her. just as the rough ways
and manners of the girl tomboy, which
result from carelessness. seem part and
parcel OF herself
The dainty maiden IS dainty in an
pearance. also from habit. Her wealth
of hair. always so glossy and carefully
trained, owes its satiny appearance To
the fact that she brushes 1t regularly
and frequently. and not solely when
she feels in mood to do so or when
she desires to look extra nice.
Her pretty, soft hands. with fbeIr
shelly pink nails. are always in an i'm
maculate condition. for 1t is her habit
and pride to keep them spotlesslv
clean. Her person appears to shed
around hera fragrant perfume. delicate.
yet quite perceptble. This faint tra-
GRANGE comes from her dainty way OF
putting her dresses away in drawers
which contain sachets OF sweetly smell
ing powder. the dainty fragrance from
which seems 20 be a part OF hersalf.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-03
Ancient Bacteria.

Modern discoveries concerning the
origin OF diseases have brought the lit
tie organisms called bacteria ITO sc
much prominence that search has been
made to ascertain II they existed dur
Ing the early geological periods A few
months ago the fact was announced
that NJ Regnault OF Paris had discov-
cred bacteria IN coal Continuing his
researches. he found evidence that bae.
terra were probably eoeval with the
hrst appearance OF organic life on the
earth. They attacked vegetable tss-
sues. as well as the bones and teeth OF
animals. but as a rule they belonged
to species distinct from the bacteria
OF today
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-03

have the narrowest border of dark fur,
while the dress is extremely light in
tone.
A chic little walking costume. made
in light wooden material. has the
skirt trimmed round the base with
three narrow bands of fur The bod
ice n2terial is folded back on either
side of vest of figured silk. which is
trimmed at the top with a small yoke
OF figured material. Collar and waist
band Of velvet. The bodice is orna-
mented with large collar of silk edg-
ed with trimming and forming revers
In the front. The sleeve material is
pleated crosswise at the top. Small
toque of velvet with black aigrette.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-03
EDUCATIONAL.

A Phillips Brooks Memorial at Har-
Yard college has been proposed. The
sum Of $4,000 has already been raised.
and plot OF ground in the northwest
corner OF the college grounds has been
set apart for this purpose.
The Bruce gold medal of the Astron-
omlcal Society OF the Pacinc has been
awarded 70 Prof Simon Newcomb. OF
Washington. d. c.. for his dIstin-
gnished services to astronomy. This
is the frxt award OF the medal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-03

Daintiness is that undefnable quail
ity in girl%hich causes her to appear
more charming in her young, sweet
freshness and tidiness than those
around her; it is an attribute which is
not Unborn in any maiden. but the re-
suit of culture. She Is certain to make
good impression where others igno-
miniously fail to do so. fact which
causes jealousy. and makes those who
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-03

A light weight jacket Is indispensable
for early spring and summer. and one
should be included In the wardrobe OF
every well dressed woman. A smart
little coat is in cadet blue cloth. with
the collar and revers braided all over
with black. The front is double breast
ed and fastens invisibly with hooks, the
left front being trimmed with large OBJ
long buttons. while the edges are sew
eral times machine stitched. On eth
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-03
Ncrx Spring confn.

The new spring coats are very jaunty
and varied enough in style to suit every
figure. They are close fitting in the
back with loose box fronts or open
with revers turning back. which are OF
satin covered closely with braid In
straight rows. There are strapped
seams and plain seams and coats with
balts. and the prettiest Innings are ~
liberty 6Etin-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-03
ON. WHAT sPLFNDID coFFFr.

Mr. Goodman, Williams Co. Ill.
writes; Prom one package Salzcr's
German Coffee Berry costing l5c
grew 800 lbs. o! better coffee than can
buy in stores at 50 cents a ID"
\ package OF this and b;- seed cats-
logue Is sent you by John a. Salzer
Seed Co. Ia Crosse. Wis. upon receipt
OF 15c stamps and this notice. ". n. -
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-03

ming is shown in the illustration. The
corsage is made OF silk. trimmed with
lace. The simulated guimpe is OF the
silk, tucked on either side lengthwise.
the center panel being of fine lace in
sertion and tucks. The epaulettes and
rerers are Of the lace. stifly interlined.
and faced with silk. Sleeves OF lace
and silk, with silk puff at shoulder.