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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-04

Special Correspondence Of the Standard.
New York, Aug. 3l.-Quie,ly absorb
ed in experiments for the raising or
the sunken warships that were once
SPANS pride, Lieutenant Hobson has
spent much time in this vicinity re-
Gently. ignoring all attempts on the
part Of w~ell-meaning friends to dis
tract him from his work. He places
strong faith in the plan that comprises
the use OF air bags. bat il bent on try
ing all kinds of experiments until he
has hit upon the best.
The hero OF the Merrtmac has been
inundated with advice regarding the
best means. in the opinion of the ad-
visor. of raising the sunken Spanish
ships. II In usual to begin raising a
sunken vessel by sending down men to
patch up the holes by which h wa
ter came in. Divers take with them
the necessary tools and material, to-
gether with electric lamps for illumin-
ating purposes. When they report n
the hull is repaired the next process
is to erect upon the deck superstruct-
ure, generally Of wood, which cases
in almost the whole of the works
Of the vessel. and constitutes a huge
water-tight compartment. As soon az
this is completed powerful tugs. pro
vfded with enormous centrifugal pumps
capable of discharging many thou
sands OF tons OF water per day, come
upon the scene. The p~ump-suctton
pipes are coupled up TO the ship. and
she is soon cleared Of water. Directly
his Is done the vessel becomes sum
cientIy buoyant to fioat to the surface.
and she is then towed to the harbor
where her injuries are permanently
repaired.
Still another plan that has been sue,
cessfully tried is to sink pontoons and
secure them to the side OF the sunkef
ship. Their watery contents are
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-04

wager on one condition, and on his be-
ing requested to name it, said. IF you
will allow me to double the bet, con-
slider your proposal accepted" After
certain preliminaries had been aTrang-
ed the day was appointed on which
the Western cowboy was to shine out
as the true type OF a rough horseman,
or was to meet ignominious defeat and
be branded as a rider of circus horses
only.
The day agreed upon was the 9Th of
July, and as the event had been herald
ed from one part of Paris 10 the other
by the daily newspapers, early on the
afternoon OF that day crowds began
10 wend their way to the Wild West
grounds, Just off from the Arc de Tri-
omphe. To render the occasion as
memorable as possible, Mr.. Cody had
invited TO be present as his guests n
whole troop of a cavalry regiment then
quartered in Paris, and the section oc-
eupied by them was tastefully decor
ated with the red, white and blue OF
the United States and Of France. Long
before the time for the opening of the
regular performance not a seat was to
be had at any price. and one can easily
imagine that every American who
could be there was in his place.
The Frenchmen and the Englishmen
present seemed g to hazard their
gold on their favorite, lie Diable, while
the Americans seemed more anxious
TO place money on the Western cow
boy, having an abiding faith In his
ability to anage anything in the
shape or semblance Of a horse. So,
amid suppressed excitement, the per-
Torrance began, and during h first
part Of the programme there was MOTH
ing to add to ii save the yells OF the
Indians as they cavorted about in a
a-I ~ until III
bronchos and mustangs were let out
from the corral was the audience on
the tlptoe of expectancy, for first
among them all, towering as a king
among the medium sized western
horses, was the big black stallion, lie
Dfable. Hardly had he emerged from
the corral before Buffalo Bill threw a
well directed lasso over his beautifully
arched neck. This so surprised him
that for a moment he halted in his
tracks, which was a fatal moment for
him. for before he could realize what
was happening one Of the cowboys
had strapped a bride on him, and, try
as he would. he could not shake II of.
This first part was simple, indeed, &c
what followed in the saddling. For
nearly an hour he resisted this second
%indignity. and the whole audience gave
a Ugh of relief hen the final cinches
were put in the straps and lie D1able
was ready for his rider.
Then came the question OF who was
his rider to be? Every man in tbs
combination wanted the n % ridins
that big black stiff" as they called
him. and II was finally settled thai
the only fair way would be to decide
by cutting cards. so a pack Of cards
was soon produced. and the cuts were
made in full view Of the audience ,
cowboy whose name was Turner wor
the choice, and without a moment
delay and with a face full Of satisfac
tion and determination. he approached
his antagonist. and when sufficient!
near. with a graceful spring, he lighte,
squarely In the saddle.
For q moment the horse did no
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-04
To RAISE CERVERAS SUNKEN SHIPS

pumped out. and the buoyancy which
they then possess serve to raise the
wreck. The use of this plan, however,
ia usually confined to small vessels,
which In some cases have been lifted
by the main force OF powerful cranes
working from barges or pontoons moor
ed owe the spot.
or course. the work necessary TO raise
a sunken ship. or the possibility OF
raising her at all. depends on the po-
sition in which she lies at the bottom
OF the sea or hsrbor.
The clever mechanical co~ntrivances
invented I'm recent years have oeen
the means OF saving many noble yes
sells from the sea. Proudly steamlng
on the ocean to-day are ships that a
century ago would have been given up
as totally lost when they sank beneath
the waves. When the ironclad Sultan
OF the British navy went on the rocks
OF the Comino channel, which sepa-
rates the islands OF the Maltese group.
II was thought that 1000 tons of ship
Of war were lost TO the queens service.
II was with considerable hesitation
that the admiralty officials consented
to allow the experiments OF raising
the sultan 70 be tried. The necessary
apparatus were sent to the scene Of
the wreck. and after divers had res
cued the Sultan's guns, stores n am
munitlon the hull was repaired and
rendered watertight and was ther
pumped dry. and on Aug. 20 the vas'
structure was successfully lifted. sh'
was towed to Malta, and subsequently
returned TO England. A few years age
she received new engines and boiler
and no one who sees the sultan. Z
splendid specimen OF the older fashion
ed type Of ironclad. would imagin'
now that she had spent 40 long a ttm'
at the bottom Of the sea IL took tou
months and a half 10 complete tn
work.
Another famous achievement in tn
raising of sunkeu vessels vas the res
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-04
Novel start In Life.

From the philadelphia Record.
OF all the curious starts In life OF
which self-made men are apt to boast
the most extraordinary one is that
which furnished the basis for a bust
ness from which a stationer in this cty
derives a cnmfOrtable income. He does
not tell the story himself, but IT comes
from an old acquaintance, whose YER
aCity IS beyond question. The success
ful business man Of to-day was once a
collector for a mercantile house, and
made as high as 30 or 40 calls per day
on delinquent customers.
He always borrowed a lead pencil
from each one, and never returned II
unless asked to do 50. OF ours. no
suspicion attached TO him. for f0rgetful-
ness in regard To lead pencils il recog-
nized a. a human failing, one Of every
three he secured was long enough "a
pass muster as a new pencil. and after
he collected 1000 in this way he secured
a contract for furnishing lead pencils
TO a country school. One Of the advant-
ages Of his bid was that he offered 70
supply pencils already sharpened. lie
now maintains a c0mmodiOus station
| cry store. and his contract department
hourishes
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-04
READY FOR THE GOLF TOURNAMENT
All the american Crack Players Will Meet at the Nor
ristown Links Next Week in De-
cisive Battle.

maintain at their country places, for
the use and entertainment OF them
selves and their friends. There are
some so or so of these private courses
that are sufficiently extensive and so
perfectly kept up that they deserve
Ia rank with the best club courses.
These links. club and private, are scat
tered all over the country, indeed IL
would be difficult to name a locality
that does not boas of a golf course or
some sort.
The East. where the game first made
Roadway. and wher the oldest links
are. still keep the lead in the number
Of clubs. and those who understand the
fine points of the game and persistenty
play it.
From what has been said Of the
amount of money annually spent on
golf. It might appear that II Is a game
which only the very rich can afford 10
enjoy. While this Is I'm a measure true,
still many individuals play golf at an
expense Of less than 5000 a season,
which Of course means rather close hg-
uring. on the other hand many play
ers spend anywhere from $500 TO Sl,OOo
each year on their favorite pleasure,
though they probably get no more real
satisfaction from 1t for that reason
than do their more restricted fellows.
Henvy as the expense Of some Ameri-
can players are, II is doubtful II any or
our millionaire enthusiasts have yet
eoualled the worthy earl Of Wemyss,
who resided in East Lothian, Scotland.
late in the last century n who was
a familiar figure OF the famous Cos
ford links. He ended by becoming so
enamored of the sport that he finally
built himself a golf house. near the
course; h result, according to John
Kerrs Golf Book OF East Lothian, ="
was 1.-THE present palatial building, or
at least the main portion thereof. The
earl, though he built this, mansion h
he might golf at Gosford, never In
habfted IT. When It was completed In
the year 1900, the idea got about that
sea SAND having been used In the bu1ld-
ing. It was damp and unhealthy. The
earl, therefore, added to the old build
ing and made mat his house, and the
new mansion stood tenantless till IL
was put In order and tenanted by the
present earl in 1890. The cost of the
mansion when it was built at the end
Of the century was 9100, 900. At the
end of the 30 years during which il
stood unoccupied, the accumulated
value at 4 per cent.,-with compound
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-04
A BIG FRENCH STALLION
An American Cowboy Broke the
Terror of ALI Paris.
FEAT OF SUPERB RIDING
1t Was Witnessed by Nearly Twenty
Thousand People, Who Wagered
Freely That the American
Would Not Succeed.

The work OF the rough riders IN Gu
ba brings 10 MIND a brilliant feat OF
horsemanship which was performed
during the Paris exposition of 1889 by
one of the class of the now famous reg
iment organized by Colonel Roosevelt
is composed. The rider was a x
cowboy and the horse an Immense
French stallion, acknowledged by the
hest riders of Paris to be wholly un-
manageable and unbreakable. To un-
derstand the deep interest taken In the
horse and rider. one must know that
that season Buffalo Bill with his rough
riders had been touring England and
Scotland, and that the English people
had in their own minds decided that
the bucking bronchos of the Wild
West show had been taught to buck.
and they declared that any one could
ride a trick horse, provided he knew
what to expect
Some time after Buffalo Bills arrival
in Paris he was approached one night
in a cafe by one of the directors of the
Paris Jockey club, who offered TO wag-
err him some thousands of francs that
the club owned a horse that not a man
in his outfit could ride. In reply Mr.
Cody said that he would accept the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-04

quite reallze what this weight on his
back meant, but I'm another moment
he had determined to be rid of II, and
with a great spring in the air and a
frightened snort, he began one OF the
greatest exhibitions of buck jumping
that Mr.. Cody himself said he had ever
witnessed. For nearly 200 yards he
bounded apparently, occasionally only
touching the ground, with back hump
ed, head between his fore legs and
with legs as stiff as iron, still his hat
ed rider had not been removed. Now,
with an effort born of desperation he
would be free of him, so lowering his
head h started on a mad race around
the great enclosure. After several
times c~ircling II at his greatest speed,
he suddenly stopped in his tracks n
made an immense jump off to his left.
This was followed by more buck
jumps and more desperate efforts at
dislodgement. Although his rider had
not budged a hairs breadth from his
eat and was as confident OF victory
as ever, he realized that this was no
common horse, and he also realized
that the training received on the plains
of Texas from his boyhood was stand
ing him now in good stead.
After an hours struggle with his
rider the horse began TO show signs OF
distress-only slight, however. yet
nOugh to make Turner sure that after
the fight he himself would be the mas
ter. Drawing at this time a large
Colts revolver from his belt he opened
a fusillade of shots, which had the
desired effect of throwing the horse
into a frenzy and thus firing him out
all the more. This was not truly APP
parent, however. until the rider stop
ped him in front of the grand stand
and beckoned one of the other boys
to get up behind him. For a while
even then he seemed TO have regained
his lost energy, for again he buckeC
and jumped and frantically endeavor.
, ed to throw his double burden, but
without avail. and when, after a strug.
gle royal of nearly two hours. he wa.
refined up in front of the grand stand
he was a vanquished horse and h,
knew IL. The enthusiasm Of the au
dience was immense. and every on
Joined I'm a cheer for the fearless rider
who, pale and bleeding from his nos
trils from the terrible strain, ac
knowledged their salutes in true COW
boy fashion by a simple wave of tn,
hand.
The victory was a complete one. ant
no one grumbled at paying his wag
ers. feeling that The exhibition Of horse
manship was well worth what was lost
The jockey club made Mr.. Cody a pres
ent Of lie Diable and for some time h
was paraded daily at the performance
The Paris papers of the following da,
took occasion TO say that no finer fea
Of Craftsmanship had ever been wi;
messed. and that as a rough rider IN
cowboy had not his equal.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-04

Cagements went on fighting. despite
painful injuries without visiting the
hospital or even consulting the sur
Ceons. Indeed, some carefully con-
cealed their spent ball and splinter
wounds from intimates and officers.
said a veteran Of the war OF the rebel-
lion:
The boys inherit this repugnance to
the spent ball from their athers, who
took part in the war before. Many n
man died because he would not go TO
the hospital to be treated for such in
juries, preferring TO suffer in secret
rather n make public the fact of
having been hit by the all-contaminat-
ing exhausted missile. This was not
only the common sentiment OF the rank
and file, but extended to the highest
commanders.
THE official report of the capture OF
Lookout mountain stated that General
Whitaker was wounded. but lie not
leave the field, which was very true,
but did not give half the story. The
general was rushing things at the front
OF the army when he was struck. II
made him deathly sick. and IT was
thought he was fatally wounded. Sur
geons were Al nee summoned and as
sociate officers gathered around the
wounded warrior in great anxiety. One
of the surgeons opened the generaFs
waistcoat in looking for the wound
which seemed TO be in the vicinity OF
the stomach. Between the waistcosi
and the underclothing he found a rih'
ball, which had not even broken th'
skin. Holding IL up so hat all might
see. he said. calmly:
"A spent ball. general
The general opened his eyes and
gazed at the hated missile with indig
nation and loathing.
whats that?' he cried. Somebody
hit me with a spent ball? Blank him
| won't have il, sirl Bring me m!
horse"
And. springing to his feet. he mount
ed his steed and dashed of to the front
swearing a blue streak at the impuden
fellow who had struck him with a spen
ball"
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or four equals IN the country. To do
this a great many important changes
and extensions have been made in the
ounds. The course was formerly 5,O61
yards long, for the IL holes. but the al
~terations that have been made have ex-
tended It by 900 yards. and it now en-
joys the distinction of being the longest
strictly frst-class 1s-hole course in the
United State. or canada. There il no
stint OF space. the greens are all large,
and in perfect condition. The majority
OF them are 100 feet square. The frst
hole is 23s yards from the tee. II Is
placed directly in front OF the CLUB
house. so that the broad and spacious
piazza offers an excellent point of van
tage from which to view the start. The
total distance OF the "out" holes are
500 yards. and the last half OF the
course. or in holes. is 3.122 yards. This
makes n the longest course In the cOun-
try.
Prominent among the players who
will show their skill on the MorristoWn
course may he mentioned Walter j.
Travis. who fine playing on the goif
links ~ Metropolitan association gave
him the lead for the frst half Of the
preaent season. He has been one OF the
hest golfers OF New York ever ince the
game became popular, and has yet TO
enter a tournament and make a poor
showing. His strong point Is playing
for approach. Travis chance for the
championship seems TO be considered ex-
cellent n he lives up to his record.
A ]. whieham. who carried OF the
honors at Chicago last season. and
with plenty 20 spare" viii probably
play his usual superb game. unless his
recent detention in Cabanas prison mas
robbed him OF his form. Whigham Is
one OF the most attractive players on
this side. His game Is full OF style ano
individuality. and he has long been con
side-ad The foremost American amateur
MANY OF the wise men of golf appear
TO think highly OF Findlsy S. Douglass
and his play In last years contest Ger
teinlv warrants the good esteem II
which he IL held. TIL same may b'
aaid of II. r. Sweeney and c. Il. NC
Donald. the well-known Chicago PLAYER
A good zeal is anticipated from tbs
seasons crop OF golfers. Among tn
hest Of these are Curtis OF the Ardsle'
club and Clark and Hollins. who hav'
developed great form on the Shinne
cock course.
The conditions governing the contes
for the amateur championships as an
rounced by Secretary Kerr or Tn
! United states Golf association are a
! follows:
5 THE amateur golf competition 70
the championship Of the United states
r orpn TO all golfers belonging 10 cluo
!, which are members OF the Unite
] states Golf association. will be com
n,enced on the links Of the Morn
? County Golf club, Morristown. y. j., o
Monday Sept. Il, when the trophy
valued at 81 1000. and four medals. vi
be competed for under the rules OF IN
n United States Gold association.
The winner II the competition sha
4 he the champion amateur golfer 10
2 the year. and the trophy shall be hel
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interest-would be above $4,000, 900"
This will doubtless stand for a long
while to come as high water mark in
the matter of what a man can do to
make golf costly when he really tries.
Just at present golfers all owe the
country are looking forward TO an event
of unusual interest. This event Is the
tournament that viii decide the anna
teur championship of America The
contest will be held during the week
Of September 18th at the Morris County
Golf club. Morristown, n. J. These
yearly contests have grown in import
ance each succeeding season as interest
in the game has deepened. Last years
was held az Chicago and resulted in A.
]. Whigham carrying off the amateur
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-04

ouing OF the Atlantic liner Utopia from
the oceans NAV. During a heavy
storm in March, 1891. the Utopia, which
was bound for America from an ltal-
ian port, sought refuge in the harbor
OF Gibraltar. So fierce was the storm
that while e~ndeavoring to anchor the
Utopia was driven across the bows OF
the British war ship Arson. The sharp
ram OF the ironclad tore a huge rent
/ m the Utopta's side, n a very short
space OF time elapsed before she found
cred. taking with her several hundred
of her passengers. mostly italian m
grants. The Utopia was subsequent
lv raised by IN cofferdam process and
presented a very remarkable appear
ance when she was home for repairs.
She Is stfll running. though under a
different name.
Still another vessel which owes her
life 10 modern methods OF raising
sunken ships is the Austral. a fine ship
that sank az her moorings IN sydney
harbor. The lower ports on n SIDE
were careIessly left open, while the es-
sci was listed in that direction. A PUT
of wind sent the fine ship the little bit
further over that gave the greedy wa
ter the chance for which IL was wait
ing. Tn water rushed in. the liner
heeled over more and more. IL was I'm
possible TO stop the influx, n the
Austral quietly substded to the bottom
OF the harbor. OF course. the raising
| OF the Austral presented fewer dificui-
ties than usual. as she had sustained
no structural damage. She was sue
csssfully noated. and. after being re-
fitted and cleaned. vas again put upon
the service between England n Aus
tralia
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championship honors. The one Of the
preceding year was played on the Shin
nacock course. Both OF these tourna-
ments were largely attended and served
to create an enthusiasm for the sport IN
quarters where II had not previously
been known. Judging from present in
dications, the tournament of 1898 will
prove to be the best contested. most
largely attended, and by long odds the
most interesting golf championship con-
test played I'm the United states.
The great number of clubs I'm the i'm
mediate neighborhood Of New York, and
the earness of Morristown TO the for
mer city. is Of itself a guarantee of nu-
merous entries. Some of the best play
ers in the East have signihed their In