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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-05
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-05
RITES OF RACCOONs.
Their Immersion of Their Young ana
Their Washing of Food Before
Eating.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

From the Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
You have missed a couple of mighty
singular events if you never saw a coon
christening or coon food cleansing out at
the Zoo. The coon home at the Zoo con-
slsts simply of a plot of ground about as
large as barn door of extra generous
size would cover. This is surrounded nv
Wlfe fence four feet high, topped with
broad up-curviug tin rail, which pre-
vents the little clown-like creatures from
escaping. In the center of this yard is
a tree twenty feet high and having many
heaVy limbs. Near the base of the tree
IS a several foot square pool of water
rms pool marks two very exclusive very
hotabte characteristics that DISTINGUISH
the coon from any other animal The
pool is the coon's christening and food
cleansing place.
When a coon gives birth TO young al
most the first thing she does is to take her
oaoles one by one in her mouth and, ac-
companied by the father coon. proceed
SLOWLY and solemnly to the pool Arriv-
ing at its brink, and while the dad coon
STANDS thoughtfully by, the mother bap-
tlzes the little one beneath the wave with
al the decorum and solicitude that
baptst clergyman immerses a candidate
Tor church membership. After lowing it
gently down beneath the surface and lift
ing IL up again, Mrs. Coon and her hue-
band Wend their way back again to their
FAMILY corner of the yard This service
solemn and staid, Is continued by Mr..
and Mrs. Coon until every mothers SON
or their just arrived offspring has been
chrlstened. Viewed soberly, il is really
one OF the most unique. impressive pro-
ceSslohaI performances imaginable. But
the indescribable drolluess of the picture
mace by tne wee husband and wife as
they go through with the performance is
lhlinltaole, and smiles if not laughter,
come TO almost every one who witnesses
the serio-comic bit of drama
Almost any hour any day i'm the wear
you can ind group of people tossing bits
OF goodies to the coons Upon picking
up one of these Mr.. or Mrs Coon instantly
with the 'goody' held daintily In its
teeth, trots over to the pool and swasnes
the morsel back and forth in the WAGER
TWO or tnree times. Then returning 10
ITS faVorite corner, or up to its fav1rite
crotch in the tree, the little chap sets
TO deVour IL in way so dainty and Sc
date as to put food gulping humans TO
the blush. But, of course you wouldn't
blush at Clown Coon's etiquette There
Is so much original comedy in every move
ne makes an this food-cleaning and eating
process that you laugh in spite of your
SELF His very appearance, particularly
IN motion, his judge-like sedateness al i
his display of extreme neatness, his tx
quslteness in all things form subtle and
sure ticker for anybody's laugh spot 1t
beats the funniest man the stage con
show.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-05

In their midst Still further down Sylvia
saw two men approaching, as rapidly as
was possible on that steep ascent. II was
a moment before her mind was quite clear
As the last leaf Of ner memory opened she
sprang TO her. feet and examined skirts
for a lurking tarautula. Hs was uu. to be
found, and she looked in the window Of the
cabin More fortunate than Bennett, ne was
retreaung into his underground cave Syl-
via drew a profound sigh of relief and
went over 10 sEcc0r the wounded.
That days events made. a great story on
the front page of the 'Searcher," but il
was Sylyia's last.
The End
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-05
The Largest check.

From the New York World
what London financial authorities say
was the largest check on record was paid
IN that city recently in the final settle
ment OF Japan's war indemnity claim
against China. The Chinese minister 10
England presented to Mr.. Namaya, repre-
senting Japan, a check for E2. 10000,
about S62,0O0cN 1t was payable at the
Bank of England, where most of the
money was deposited from the Hong
Kong and Shanghai bank a minute pre-
viously
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-05

The viii of George Russell of Aberdeen
Scotland, a well-known sculptor. leaves
nearly $4,000 TO be devoted to the benefit
Of scavargers and policemen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-05

Prince Edward of York has been
preeched. He now wears a sailor suit
with pockets. His enrls nave been out of.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-05
SYLVIA'S LAST STORY.
BY GERTRUDE ATHERTON,

Author OF Patience SpahawE" Etc
Copyright 1895 by Gertrude Anterior
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
THE LAST DAYS OF
 COLLEGE SPORT.

Mourning is the costume of the Califor- mia track team. Cheated out of a trip East, their cherished scheme of visiting the three large cities in the north and en- gazing in athletic combat with their northern rivals having come to naught, they are deploring the fate that deprives them of a vacation at the expense of the people. Plans had ben consummated for field days with the Multnomah, Seattle and Tacoma athletic clubs Expenses had been guaranteed and everything was in readiness for an early departure, when Manager Dozier received information from the Multnomahs that their team was sadly crippled by the enlistment of men in the volunteer army, and conse- ouently the team would be so weakened that it would be useless to compete with
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14

junior class will struggle for tennis laur- els in doubles. The teams have not been formed as yet, but they will be taken from the following: Miss Eckart, Miss Foster, Miss Chesebrough, Miss Middle ton, Miss Tickner and Miss Carleton.
 There is some talk of conferring honor ary membership upon Ralph Bliven by Club. Bliyen in the full ardor of his patriotism enlisted in the volunteers as soon as the Government made it's first call for help. While the club loses one of its best players, the regret of his fellow clubmen will be transformed into a sub- stantfal recognition of BlivenS loyalty by the presentation of life membership. -, pr Root and George Whitney played Bradshaw and Rob Whitney the former winning. 6-2, 9-7. Joe Daily and George Whitney defeated Robert Whitney and George Bradshaw, 6|, 6-2, 8-6. This was by far the best match of the day. George Whitney and Dr. Root lost to Joe Daily and Robert Whitney, 6-5, S-6.
 The interclub doubles are attracting considerable attention among the racket wielders of the bay towns To-day on the series will be played between the first teams of the Oakland and the Alameda clubs. There is a strong effort being made to induce the Whitneys to be the first representatives of the California Club, but it seems hardly probable that the San Francisco champions will play under the clubs colors.
 Owing to internal dissensions in the California Tennis Club, the Whitneys carrying the clubs standards. Should this refusal continue the California Tennis Club will have some difficulty in finding substitutes for them.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
STRIPED BASS CAUGHT
 FROM OAKLAND BRIDGE,

The Fish Commissioners deputies Cross and Nelson-haye been engaged for some days in catching black bass fry from Russian River.
 The little fishes will be placed in some waters which are considered just right" for this variety of game fishes. It Is presumed, however, that the shipments will be made to such lakes and rivers as are considered open to the anglers of the State It is a well-known fact that fishes taken from public waters cannot lawfully be planted in waters that are under pre- serve rule, consequently 1t is presumed that the fry of the bass now being ship ped from Russian River will not find a home under preserve rule excepting, of course, during the close season Tor hsh- ing.
 Al Wilson, the expert angler, hooked and landed a fifteen-pound striped bass while he was prospecting in Russian River for large fish recently. He reports that the bass made gallant fight from start to finish.
 Anglers will be pleased to learn that during the past week quite number of striped bass have been caught by fisher men from the Oakland bridge. Andy, .'the hermit of the White House. land ed six or seven fish, the largest of which tipped the scales at six and three-quarter pounds. He states that the most kill ing of lures Is a bunch of wiggling spile- worms attached to which Is strip from the biiiy of a smelt or whitefish.
 It is 13:d that the school of young steel heads which was "camped'' in the White House pool at Point Reyes for several weeks, has disappeared. Doubtless the fry thought it was about time to seek the cool waters of Females Bay. Charles Precht, James Chesley and other expert fiycasters whipped the pool last Sunday for hours without success.
 Trout fishing on the Sacramento River near Simms is now at its best. Messrs. Bogard and Emmons caught two nice baskets of rainbows last Sunday.
 John Gallagher, who is anchored" at Baird on the McCloud River, wrote John Butler last Tuesday that he Is enjoying excellent sport, having landed several two, three and some five-pound trout since his arrival.
 Nothing has been heard from Truckee this season, but as the water is reported very low and clear trout fishing should soon be at It's best.
 Paladnf, the well-known fish merchant, and director general of the net fishing interests of this coast, was arrested again last Saturday for having striped bass less than three pounds in weight in his pos session. Judge Low postponed a hear ing of the case until next week. But as the evidence against the fish dealer is as clear as crystal, 1t is a foregone conclusion that the transgressor of the law will have to pay dearly for his brav- cry. Still there have been very clear cases which the Police Court Judges were unable to see through, even with the aid of glasses.
 James Watt and a friend caught a nice Thursday Watt tested his new spoon with remarkable success. He has named 1t the Brooks spinner, in honor of the doctor.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14

utation among the Eastern leagues, both as catcher and batter. No use taking alert; This man Sullivan might just as well be playing with the home club. Man ageT Bunker must have been dreaHlns nn1I templates building when he permitted Ewing to step in and sign this star player. However, the home club Is pretty strong behind the bat.
 Every time Hughes drops game the fans" begin to speculate as to his finish. When he wins it's this remark: My, but Hughes is a great pitcherl He beat so and so yesterday: wonder how long he will keep up the good work" Should he s}erv s4s gn 0e yeesterday it's the Sa cannot win all the time. If he could, there would be no ball games Yesterdays s defeat is nothing. True, it would have been much better for the club and for his friends had he won, yet it is cruel to expect this young man to win every game ne tis pitches. Already he has played Tn three games against Boston. Out Of those games he has won two, a record to be proud of. The management does not ex- pect nm to win every game; he does not expect to accomplish this feat himself, because it is next to impossible. If this De the case as l am quite certain It IS, why should Californians then expect him to uo tnlngs that are not baseball? Luck plays most important part in every game or ball might pitch against a team ha hit tos.aay s and every ball pitched might hanos. Tomorrow the same teams may plaX again, and every ball pitched may not be nit hard, yet will go safe. Again u , may pitch to-day and be in great form. NY curves will break good, slow ball per- rect, speed and control wonderful To- morrow just the opposite The curve will not not break, slow ball not effective, speed ana control miserable. It is in the latter case that pitchers are most generally hit the hardest. No one seems able to ac- otnha o9unt for r this change of form. yet every pi.cner IS afflicted with it. In to-day's game ne will not give base on balls; m m the next he may give ten. Such IS the tn, uncertainty of pitching. and it is this unceTtaintX of the game that makes it able pitching. No pitcher In that league snn wii shut and |, the Bostons out twice this sea son, anu IT they do 1t once you may rest chest" will Immediately follow. .o HpHsnes ps defeat yesterday simply had form aopem1 op nossias,, e may have been in poor
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14

 JUNIOR LADIES
 ON THE TENNIS COURTS.
4 4 4 4 f < 4 < 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

The ladies' junior class of the Cali fornia Tennis Club" have been monopoiz- ing the courts during the week On Wednesday afternoon they held their in- ftial singles tournament and 1t was a suc- cess in every detail. Miss Eleanor Eek art won the tournament and with it a handsome prize. She easily demonstrated her superiority on the courts over her fair sisters. In the finals between Miss F,ckart and Miss Foster the best play ing of the day was seen. However, after a spirited contest, the champion, by splendid volleying and superb judgment, won the set by a score of 6-4.
 The preliminary games resulted as fol- lows: Miss Ruth Foster defeated Miss Edith Chesebrough in a love set. The playing of Miss Foster was too steady and too accurate for her inexperienced opponent. But Miss Fosters playing showed indications of future victories on the courts. Miss Eleanor Eckart defeated Miss Helen Chesebrough in a love set. Another one-sided match was that of Miss Foster and Miss Edna Middleton, in which the latter was defeated by a score of 6-1. Then Miss Eckart and Miss Clara Tickner stepped on the courts for quite a closely contested match, which, despite the score, proved to be one of the most interesting games of the day Miss Eckart won six games to her opponents two. That left Miss Eleanor ECkart and Miss Foster to play for cham plonship honors.
 Next Wednesday afternoon the ladies'
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
AMONG WIELDERS
 OF THE WILLOW

The schedule of the California Cricket Association has just been issued to the secretaries of the Alameda, Pacific and Placer county cricket clubs for distribu- tion among the members During the season there will be five two-days' matches between the Alameda and Pa cific clubs, three of which will be played at Golden Gate, and two on the Webster street ground at Alameda
 The opening match of the season was begun last Sunday on the Golden Gate ground between eleyens of the Pacific and Alameda clubs The Pacific team batted flrst, and, aided by scores of 45 from F. Sewell, 46 from T. w. G. Wallace, 36 from J. J. Theobard, and g from J. H. Harbour, ran up a total of 213. At the call of time Alameda had made 89 runs for wickets, R. B. Hogues. AZ. and J. H. Spiro, 23. be- ing the best scores. Sewell and Harbour boWled best for the Pacif1cs, and Croll and Baugh for the Alamedas. The match will be continued tomorrow, and unless the last three wickets can add 45 runs to the Alameda score the champions of 1897 will be obliged to follow on.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14

the crack Berkeley team with any hope of victory. As the Multnomahs are the strongest aggregation of athletic talent in the north, and as the trip was planned principally for this meeting, it was deemed best to postpone at least for a time the intended trip.
 At one time it looked as if there would be rupture between Garret Cocnran, the university football coach, and the ath- letic management. Cochran, with his Eastern ideas, expected a greater en- thusiasm in matters of football. The in the preliminary practice brought about seemingly inextricable difficulties, but an understanding has been reached and 1t is now expected that nothing but har- mony will exist Cochran will return a few weeks before the opening of the col lege and recontinue preliminary practice for the fall season.
 At Stanford the students are in the midst of their examinations and athletics of every kind are relegated to top shelf. Nothing will be done at Palo Alto until the beginning of September.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
IN THE WORLD
 OF BASEBALL
BY JOE cORBETT.

The battery work of Whalen and Pet CTS of the Stockton team was the feature of last Sundays game in Stockton.
 White, centerfielder of Stockton, set the fans wild by his wonderful fielding, mak- ing no less than six winning catches of the "hair's breadth order in last Sun- days game against Oakland.
 Henry Krug's desire for his release from the San Francisco team was dissi- pated as a result of last Sundays game. ''Hennie" has decided to remain this sea- son with the home club, where his pitch ing should prove an important factor in that organizations championship aspira- tions
 Russell of the Oaklands has made good the assertion that he can pitch. He was particularly effective against Stockton, with men on bases, and fields his position beautifully. As a battery pitcher he has few superiors.
 Harry Monahan, alias "Keegan," sub- stitute for Olympic Cyclers, San Fran ciscos and Bushnell Alert Juniors, Is of the opinion that ball players would make good soldiers and should be compelled to enlist. The most remarkable thing about ''Keegan's'' theories is that he can give no reason why ball players should make better soldiers than the ordinary creature It is hinted that these peculiar theories of Harrys have been the cause of his being placed on the substitute list. It's a sad case. President Bert should take im- mediate action, or, as "Keegan" inno- gently says, II will never play again. not if Manager Coffroth should pay me in advance"
 Payne's fielding and base running will continue to be a feature of all games participated in by the San Franciscos, he having settled his differences with Man ager Coffroth of that club.
 Manager Ewing of the Oaklands cer- tainly made a Scoop" when he secured the services of Jim Sullivan as backstop for his club. This player has a fine rep-
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
WITH THE 0ARSMEN
 AND THE SCULLERS

The Ariel Rowing Club will hold it's re- gatta on the first Sunday in June, but the programme is not yet quite settled, though 1t is certain that there will be some open events. The Alameda Boat Club will send over some representatives and possibly its new barge. Crews are now going out for practice every night The senior crew Is in training and goes out on alternate nights. The German" crew is enthusiastic and intends to give it's opponents a hard race. The other ju- nior crews are also getting into good trim. The club intends shortly to give an order for a new racing skiff At present Frank Wilson, the senior sculler, Is using Phe- lan's skiff, but he finds the sculls light, and intends to use a longer and heavier pair. The oars for the new four-oared barge being built for the Ariels will be got from the East.
 The entries for the A. B. TreadWell 1u- nior medal for skiffmen close at the house of the Dolphin Boating Club at ID o'clock will take place on the 22d. Up to the present there are three entries: Victor Caglieri, T. J. Hopkins and C. M. Far rell The executive committee has been instructed to buy pulleys and exercising machines; and in order to offer greater attractions to members at the clubhouse be purchased. The following constitute the committee for the nomination of off, cers: J. s. Earls, Elkon Coney, Joseph Farrell C. NJ Farrell and l.. Duncan.
 The South End Rowing Club picnic was quite successful, and now that 1t is over members will resume rowing and crews will be organized. It is probable that the manager of Fl Campo will arrange for regatta there soon to extend over two Sundays, all the barge races being held on one day and the skiff races on the other The South End Rowing Club has promised it's support and will probably enter representatives in every race. The club entertains high hopes of Len Hausler winning the Junior shell race, but fears that 1t may lose the services of Dr. C. c. Dennis who is a lieutenant in the naval battalion.
 The Triton Boat Club is in a fourishing condition as regards its finances, the number of it's members and the condition of it's boats and clubhouse; all bills are paid and there is money on hand. There are about a dozen applicants for member ship. The election of club officers is ap- preaching; the new board of directors will take charge next month. Orders have been placed for new boats.
 The ranks of the Alameda Boat Club have been depleted by the enlistment into the army of five memberS-B. H. and J. G. Hanks Otto Meyer and E. H. Hen ninger, all of the First Regiment, and J. c. Stamer of Company G, Alameda. Otto Meyer was particularly promising mem- Der of the junior crew. John Lewis will probably be the club representative in outraged skiff races this season. The new four-oared barge, which was chris tened some weeks ago. is finished, and will be ready for use to-morrow; addi- tional braces have been put in and it is now a strong boat.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14

went against him, as 1t sometimes does in baseball. An occasional defeat. will wake him up and do him good. A pitcher sometimes grows careless, and a defeat always has the proper effect.
 The San Franciscos is now organized comprise practically the California Mar kets, last seasons pennant winners, with the exception of 1berg, their crack pitcher. They have strengthened consid- erably their in and out fields by the addi- ton of "Hansome Touck' Egan and Pa triotic" Dunleayy, while Hammond fills the catcher's bill most admirably.
 Very little has been written or said re- garding the wonderful achievements of the Santa Clara Baseball Club this sea- son. The team contains the greatest col lection of student ball players that have ever appeared on any diamond in Cali fornia Individually they are not any greater than a number of other players I might mention, but take them collec- lively, as a team, and they are the su- periors of any nine, college, or other wise, in the State. This was evidenced when they met and defeated the Califor- mia Markets, who were strengthened by by a score of to l. All told, thelr vic tories amount to fifteen, and not single defeat, a record never before made by any college team in this State or any other.
 Manager Coffroth Is thinking very ser iously of signing Captain Brown. who plies between Bushnells Ark and Es- caldes. He has telegraphed MT. Sands, Governor of Greenbrae, to find out Browns terms, which, it is said are trifle high. Cofroth Is hustler, yet 1t is rumored that he is wrong in his judg- ment of Captain Browns ability. Jack Gleeson knows Brown well and says that he would not last four months in the Big League aiming principally at his further says that it would take Brown all season to get in condition, and in view of this fact Manager Coffroth should go slow.
 The game to-day promises to be a red hot affair from start to finish.
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