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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-23
DAYS OF PREPARATION A
FOR AMATEUR YACHTSMEN.
This the Time of Year the Young Mans Fancy Turns Boats
and Boating Getting the Sailing Craft In Shpshape For
Summer Cruises Sensible Advice From Old Hand at the
Sport as to CaIkng and Painting

piled with a small boat. When Cap
tain Joe Ellsworth OF America cup
fame had pleasure boat built for him
self, he chose catboa., and for years.
until she foundered off Hatteras on her
way to Florida, the Mary won. race aft
er race under the able management of
her skilled captain.
During April and the early part OF
May yachts all over the country are
being put in shape. For those who
groom their own boats a little advice
FROM an old hand is not amiss.
or course much depends on how much
time one can spare in the work OF over
hauling boat, but there is one point
above all which should be attended to
before launching make sure that your
boat will not leak. Every small yacht,
providing she is speedy. will begin to
leak in the course OF a few SCI sons A
catboat is Of necessity built lightly to
reduce weight and thereby decrease the
power required to drive 1t. At the same
time mast OF sufficient proportions to
withstand heavy strain without stays
is placed in the weakest part OF the
hull Owing 10 this there is a very
natural tendency to wrench the boat
Gradually this strain will open seams
which will cause the boat to leak, so
that recourse must be had to cotton or
oakum.
The locations OF old leaks are OF
course known to the boat owner. In
the impatience of the days preceding a
launching he is apt to turn his atten-
ton only to defects that were apparent
last season, forgettingf that there will
be dozen new places which will cause
trouble IL they are not remedied. Moth
ing is worse in recalking a boat than a
slipshod method, whichsis no method at
all. To recalk boat properly first as
sumo that she leaks in every inch OF
her seams and then satisfy yourself
that she doesn't. If 4 -four sieve can
be made to hold water. then boat may
surely be made tight.
In the first place, IL the paint on the
boat is thick remove 1T. Take a
painters gasoline burner and a scraper
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future as in the past. But this journey
will occupy only few more minutes
from the center Of the city than the
journey from the same point to the
track OF other days and pleasant MEM
ories and will be many times overbal-
anced by the advantages of a Buffalo
meeting.
Buffalo, as all horsemen know. is To-
Gated In the midst OF a territory fairly
swarming with men who like to pay
for the sight OF light harness match.
Moreover. II Is midway between the
east and the west, directly on the route
that must be Travelled by the fast nags
on their way from Chicago to Boston.
and the most convenient dates for a
Buffalo meeting, In mid-August. are in
entire harmony with the general grand
circuit scheme.
Both the closing of the track at Buff
falo and its reopening at Fort Erie in
stead OF In Buffalo were caused by the
provisions against poolselling and 9TH
~r forms Of betting on race tracks con-
tanned in the new constitution of the
state of New York II Is now believed
by many among the promoters OF trot-
ting and pacing that these provisions
may be got over with" I'm some locali-
ties at least. Attempts to reopen sever
al tracks that have been closed the
same as Buffaio's are To be made this
year, and n was at one time suggested
that the Buffalo track might be re-es-
tablished on American soil. But IL was
decided by the capitalists interested In
trotting and pacing there that while
the getting over" plan might work
well one year II might fail the next.
1t would not do. therefore. to risk the
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ton, but when he considers the work
all this implies he is tempted. even in
the face of last years experience. to
patch her up as best he may and to
take chances once more.
With a pang he remembers that there
are dozen or more leaks near the
cardboard streak and the centerboard
trunk which require calking. There
are also three or four coats of paint
which were hurriedly daubed one over
the other between tides and which have
left the surface of the boat rough and
lumpy and in poor shape for making
speed and hundred and one other
things of more or less importance which
require attention before the yachtsman
may feel assured OF a season of sport
unmarried by temporary disablement
and similar annoyance every now and
again.
or course there are yachtsmen to
whom the difficulties of small yacht
owners are unknown. They, however,
own larger craft. During winter their
sloops and schooners lie at the dock OF
yacht basin. AS the sailing season
approaches carpenters and a small
army Of other mechanics put the vessel
in trim, AMI the owners, after footing
the bills, step aboard as they would on
to a ferryboat and give their orders to
a captain.
The ideal yachtsman, however. COM
mands his own boat. Aside from ex.
pense, he prefers a small boat. 1t is
more exciting, requires greater skill
and offers more opportunities to test
past experience than can be found in
the handling of a big schooner or a
sloop. He learns to overcome any diff
ficulties that may present themselves.
II his boom breaks. he knows how to
get along without it; IL his gaff gives
way. he knows how TO repair it. and IL
he sees he is going to capsize he knows
how to do that too.
No sport is more apt to cultivate self
reliance and decision than is yachting.
No yacht Is more likely to develop a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-23

Y. Hartford and Readville (Boston).
To date the Readville track has shown
the best time. Star Pointer having done
his quickest mile there. But 1t is fond
ly believed by the managers OF every
other circuit track that Readville's lead
was due as much TO fortuitous COM
bination of good weather and fine con-
dition on Star Pointers part as to ex-
cellence of track. and strenuous efforts
will surely be made to lower the Read
vile record at all the circuit meetings
which will be held this year.
DEXTER MARSHALL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-23

Al Feek. the wen known horseman.
who previous to ID. Edgar Cruse's death
manag4 the latter's racing interests
and received from the late millionaire
a string OF valuable horses and for
tune of 100000. has gone to Europe with
a string OF carefully selected horses
which he viii work on the English
tracks. All OF them have records. In
the string Is the trotter Ravens Wing.
2.25k. which Mr.. Feek recently pur-
chased. He expects to campaign his
horses for time and eventually to dis
pose Of them across the water.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-23

If Sockalexis doesn'twalk the straight
and narrow way. Harry Blake. who was
with Milwaukee last season. may dis
place him i'm the Cleveland outheld.
Blake's fielding is the talk OF the Cieve-
land team. His winter eye" has LEFT
him entirely. and he gets there at all
stages. In judging balls he is getting
10 be a second McAleer. and there have
been prophecies right from the team
that he is the coming fielder OF the
League.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-23
Copyright. 1881

This is the time of year when the
amateur yachtsman begins to ponder
over promises which he made to him.
self last fall when the Molly Bawn. the
Sweetheart or the Whatever-her-name
is was hauled out OF water. leaky. COW
cred with barnacles and sadly in need
OF general overhauling. He remembers
his resolution not to launch his boat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-23

A new saddle just out indicates that
the pommel problem is becoming the
chief one in saddle construction. This
newest saddle has. no pcmmel. but an
a substitute brings The springs out In
front so that they can he vraspec be-
tween the legs and us>d for steadyino
purposes the same a. px;naaoh
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-23

be reopened. This latter is certain un-
less the getting over" plan is found to
work we'll in the localities where II is
to be tried. since Canada is separated
from Rochester by the entire breadth
OF Lake Ontario. and a track at Port
Hope Coburg or any other Dominion
town would be too far away TO suit the
convenience OF Rochestrians who like
to see trotting and pacing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-23

including four with prizes of $1,000 each
for 2;16 and 2,30 trotters and 2:16 and
2:30 PAGERS. The Rochester track. which
used to rival that at Buffalo In impor-
tance and where the best records of
more than one season were made. will
remain closed this year and may never
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-23

good sailor than the small boat. The
captains OF the so called mosquito fleet
are nowhere surpassed. Put them in
charge OF big yacht. and they are at
home. but look out IL the conditions be
reversed.
SO very different is boat sailing from
sailing a large sized yacht that many
-wners OF the latter class arc a.so sup
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-23
THE SUMMER SEASON OF
TROTTING AND PACING.
Indications That Light Harness Racing Will Boom All Through
the Coming Season-More Than Two Hundred Meetings
Already Schedued-BuaIo Track to Be Reopened at Fort
Erie, Canada, on Oval Mile Course segys14f

heavy expense of putting UP the build
ings and maintaining the track on an
uncertainty. 1t is presumed. OF course.
that certain immunity from antiracing
laws has been assured at Fort Erie.
This years Buffalo programme will
be a most attractive one, the events
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
A Novel Piano Contest.

OF all voting contests, perhaps the
most original idea Is the one adopted
by Perry Brothers, who will give to
the school. church, society, hospital or
any other institution receiving the
greatest number of votes up to Jan. /,
1899. a fine Ludwig Piano. The nov
city lies in the vote, which will consist
of any advertisement or reading no.
tice, unless otherwise mentioned, which
contains the name Perry Brothers.
This notice, for instance, would be ac
cepted as one vote. AS Perry Brothers
advertise in all the Scranton papers,
no doubt the vote will be very large
and it offers great opportunities for
all societies, schools, etc, to take part
with good chances of success. The
prize offered is one of the best Ludwig
make. The contest is open TO any or
ganization in this vicinity. Full in
formation will be given at Perry Broth
ers' store, 205 Wyoming avenue, where
the votes will be deposited and where
a bulletin will be posted showing the
standin< OF the contestants. %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
THIS AND THAT.

On his way east from Mt. Clemens
Sheriff Pryor stopped at Cleveland and
visited the Garfield mansoluem. He
bought three fancy paper weights with
views in them and presented one each
to Judge Archibald, Judge Gunster and
Judge Edwards. The three were of the
same size shape and beauty, and diff
fered only in the views. One had a
view of Garfelds monument, the sec
ond showed the martyred presidents
tomb, and the third gave a life-size
picture of him seated in the White
House. The sheriff did not make any
choice about the gifts, but it happened
that he gave the one with the tomb
view to Judge Gunster.
The judge looked at the weight with
admirlng eyes and was very thankful,
but on second glance over it his face
clouded and he asked the sheriff if he
knew the Democratic convention re-
nominated him for Judge. The sheriff
shook his head w and down.
Well" said the judge, Il don't think
IL is appropriate to give me a present
with grave in it,"
The sheriff took it back and handed
him the one with the view of the mon
ument.
Just imagine your majority will be
as high as that pile" said the sheriff.
and I'll give this one with the tomb
in it to Judge Edwards. He is not
superstitious and isn't looking for Of
fice.'
Some persons wonder why the war
revenue tax on express packages is
collected off the shipper while the tax
on bills of lading is paid by the rail-
roads. According to a statement of
Senator Wolcott, of Colorado, the total
number of business transactions by the
express companies (riot over ten COM
panies all told approXimates the total
number of transactions by all the rail-
road companies put together-more
than 1000 in number. A bill of Iading
Tor train-load of hardware from
Plttsburg to San Francisco, or a train
load OF grain from Chicago to New
YORK, valued at thousands of dollars.
requires only one cent stamp, vet a
package valued at 81, going from
scranton TO Dunmore, with charges of
20 cents, requires the same-a one-cent
stamp. Here it is seen why railroad
managers raise no question as to a tax,
which II paid by the express com
panies would border on confiscatlon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04

ule b. act Of June 10, 1898; such articles
must be restamped.
Electric belts are held to he mechanical
appliances and are not taxable as medi-
cinal preparations.
When certificates OF stock or other Sc
ourities are pledged for loan, the stamp
tax Is to be reckoned not on the face
value of the certificates (or securitcs),
but on the amount of the money loaned
(above 81 ,000).
A policy of insurance is not valid unless
II bears the proper cancelled revenue
stamp. Stamps may be affixed by local
agents when policies are delivered.
A club is not required to pay special
tax on it's billiard tables.
Where theaters are closed during July
and August, and only open In the month
of September. special tax Is to be reck-
oned from September I.
Amateur theatricals in private houses
or public halls are not taxable.
No person or firm is liable to special
tax for simply buying or selling real es-
tate on commission.
person whose practice II Is to buy
notes for himself and others (even though
this is in addition to his regular busi-
ness) is required to pay special tax as
broker
Manufactured tobacco and cigars, after
removal from the factory, cannot be sub
mitted to any process which would ne
cessitate the removal OF such articles
| from the original package.
Certificates of acknowledgment to deeds
and mortgages are not required to he
stamped.
Tobacco manufacturers cannot pack
goods Of another factory on goods made
| lat their own factory: manufacturers
selling their own products at place of
manufa cture are not required to pay spe-
cial tax as dealers in tobacco; manu-
| facturers are not permitted to pack
stamped packages of smoking tobacco
or stamped caddies of plug tobacco be-
| tween the chime and head or bottom Of
such packages.
Commission merchants, auctioneers. to-
bacco and cotton warehousemen and
cattle brokers are not commercial brok-
| erS,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
insurance policy on that young mans

insurance policy on that young mans
morality.
used to think with Pope that what
ever Is is right, but | have lived long
enough to know that 1t Is not so, that
there are whole lot OF things In this
world that are but are not right. You
may overcome your opponent or some
obstacle, that Is not such a great task
after all, but II IL when you have over
come yourself that you have won the
best, the greatest victory. Odd Fellow
ship helps you to do this.
/ am not disposed to detaln you longer
for you are here for day of recreation
and enjoyment. | am glad to be here,
glad to get acquainted with the people
of Wayne county. gladder to meet you
than you can be to know me. 1t Is a
pleasure to me to know that | have met
n great body of earnest men and women
who are fighting their battles In an hon
est, open fashion; men and women whom
II is good to know. Goodbye.
THE OTHER SPEECHES.
Fred w. Fleitz was the next speaker.
He said that one of the most import
ant steps he took early in life was to
join the odd Fellows and he has al
ways been glad that he did so. At one
time he was the youngest member Of
the Patriarchs militant in the country.
He referred to the brotherly feeling
and good fellowship that organizations
such as the Odd Fellows and their re-
unions produced and CALAMITY referred
to the work the women are doing as
auxiliaries to the odd Fellows.
James w. McCleary, of Pittsburg,
was the last speaker. He kept the au-
dience in good humor with number
Of stories, all of which were applicable
to odd Fellowship" the subject of his
discourse.
After the speechmaking there were
concerts by the bands, athletic games,
dancing, etc, during the remainder of
the day.
Colonel Stone and party dined at the
Pines and at 22O left the lake for this
city. After arriving here he was driv-
en- about the city by Congressman Con-
nell until 437, when he started for
Phila delphia
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
PERSONAL.

Miss Rose Cannon, of Fig street, is at
Atlantic City.
George Rosar. Of Birch street, has re-
turned from Lake Ariel.
Mr.. T. C. Won Storch and family are
at Long Island resort.
Mrs. II, r. Dickson, of Meridian street.
Is visiting in Binghamton
Mrs. r. C. Brooks and Miss Mary Nc
Clave are at Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs Schwarizkopf. of Penn
avenue, are at Mt. Pocono.
Mrs. Keogh, Jerome Keogh and Donald
Keogh are at Atlantic City.
Miss Name Davis. of Wyoming. is Wis
iting West Scranton friends
Corporal Arthur Mills of Company II,
returned to Camp Alger Monday with
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
From East to West.

Intending tourists and travellers on
the lines of the New York Central and
Boston and Albany railroads can get
full information about tickets and
rates on the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern railway from the ticket
agents of these roads.
The Lake Shore makes direct connec-
tions at Buffalo with the New York
Central and Boston and Albany lines,
and through sleeping cars are run from
Boston and New York city for Cleve-
land, Toledo, Chicago and all points in
the West and Southwest.
Travellers over these lines can secure
the best service possible. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04

Steam Heating and Plumbing.
p. F. e. M. T. Howley. .2S1 Wyoming ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
Wyoming Seminary.

This is one of the great preparatory
schools of the Union. Its material
equipment is hardly surpassed. Boys
and girls are thoroughly fitted here
for any college. The school gives to
girls advantages of a high order in
ornamental branches. 1t has first
class business college for students pre-
pairing for business life.
For catalogue address L. L. Sprague.
d. D., President, Kingston, Pa. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
Crash Suits
l aundered Right
At THE
I.ACKAWANNA.
Plano Contest Vote Not Good After Aug. IS.
Magnificent Ludwig Piano Given Away

In order that everyone in this vicinity
will know Perry Brothers and the eNcell,
enCe of their Ludwig, Briggs, knabe anu
Nose Pianos. we have determined 70 give
Tree of charge a fine LUDWIG PAM 10
the school hospital, convent, churcn, So
ciety or any other public or private lnstl-
tuition that receives the largest numpor oi
votes i'm a popular contest. The vote VIII
consist, unless otherwise mentioned. OF
any advertisement or other printed notice
or comment, no matter where tound,
which contains the rame Perry Brothers.
The following rules will he observed:
I. All our regular advertisements found
in the Truth. Times, Tribune, Free Press
or Republican will he accepted as votes
not later than date printed at the top OF
the ad.
2. Any other advertisement or comment
will be accepted as vote whenever de-
livered.
9. Carefully cut the ad out of the paper,
leaving the least pos sible margin.
T. DELIVER VOTES AT THE STORE,
NO 205 WY CMING AVENUE, MEN
TIONING FOR WHOM INTENDED.
5. Keep all similar votes together.
s. All votes will be destroyed after they
are counted.
Z. A daily bulletin will be posted at the
store, showing the standing of contest
ants.
The contest will close Dec. 3lst, 1895. II
you want to help your favc"itc school or
society secure splendid gift. start the
ball rolling.
PERRY Bros, 2O5 Wyoming Ave.
SCRANTON, PA.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04

Appended are some extracts from re-
cent rulings by N. b. Scott, commits
sioner of internal revenue. All of them
have more or less local application.
Following is a copy of a letter writ
ten by Commissioner Scott in relation
to stamping certificates:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04

MISCELLANEOUS RULINGS.
Following are extracts from some oi
the recent rulings:
Stamps issued under a former law will
not protect articles taxable under sched-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
COL. W. A. STONE
AT LAKE ARIEL
ADDRESSED A LARGE GATHER
ING OF ODD FELLOWS.

It Was the Second Annual Reunion
Of the Odd Fellows of Wayne
County and Was Attended by Up
wards of Three Thousand Persons.
Colonel Stone in Eloquent Terms
Referred to the Great Good That
Is Done by the Order - other
Speakers That Were Heard.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-04
FIVE DOLLARS FOR
WRITING A letter

In order to introduce
my new line Of Kimball
Pianos and organs I will
pay FIVE DOLLARS to
any one who will send
me the name of any par
ty who will buy a piano
or organ of me.
This will be paid when
first payment is made on
the instrument and to
the first one who sends
me the name. If you
know of a neighbor who
talks of getting oae send
the name in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-17
DELINQUENT TAX LIST.

Iompkins, Louise soo !,
rompsins. Victoria A., and other~ SsS Z
The record-union., 1898-10-09
GIVEN A CHANCE.
Mrs. WestIake and Mrs. Crawford
Are Out on Parole.

In the City Justices Court yesterday
judgment in the cases Of Mrs. Westlake
and Mrs. Crawford. who on Friday last
were found guilty of vagrancy was
suspended and they were allowed to
go.
The women were tried and convicted
by jury, which recommended the wo-
men to the mercy Of the court. In sus-
pending Judgment Justice Davis said he
had never during his career on the
bench seen a more pronounced case of
vagrancy, in addition to which. the wo-
men had been guilty of the most
cruel neglect of their little children.
The jury had, for some inconceiv-
able reason, recommended clemency,
and the Judge said he understood that
had not such recommendation been
allowed the jury would have disagreed.
He believed. however, that terms in
Jail would have no more salutary ef-
feet than to suspend judgment over
the women, both of whom had given
him their promise to mend their ways
and lead different lives.