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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24

ana excitement begin n tell on the dogs po6
breeders and fancers say that four days Is 'one
enough for any dog show. dav or two more
OF exhibition and noise and excitement ana pro-
miscuous handling. they say. would drive most 81
the blue -hlooded dogs into state ci nervous PIo
tra,ion The strain end stress are especially Try
ing on the puppies and for their beneht has been
made the rue that provides that they need %
shown only for the first two DAYS
The various breeds Of dogs distinguished their
breeding hy the degrees OF eGuanimiiy with when
they horo tho nervous tension TO which they nave
been subjected since Tuesday morning. TroOao'S
the most irapassive OF the congregation were the
cones They bore the din sent NJ by the house
f1 OF their fellows with fortitude and resignation
Occasionally they showed traces OF irFitaohy oy
picking quarrels with their neishbors. but they
regarded 1t as beneath their dignity TO join in ihe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24

Manufacture of noise without cause and on gen
eral principles Strange TO say, the ST BernaroS'
generally models Of dignity, were among the most
perturbed yesterday Some Of them howied as
mally at intervals and others suddenly dIscoVtIVu
a doep-scated aversion to- the pup next door Inc
cocker spaniels too. were restless. and a few or
the fox-terriers appeared 10 resent advances whch
they had Invited the day before. But for the most
part there was no manifestation Of anything more
than prolonged excitement.
DON'T HANDLE" RULE A DEAD ISSUE.
II there ever was rule more generally disre-
Earded than the one which warns visitors not 10
handle the dogs it was forgotten long years ago
Handle the dogs just what everybody did
esp.eiallv the children and the women So far
as is known nobody has yet been bitten. In fact
the average OF good temper seems remarkably
high 1t is Il simple matter for any person with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24
PLANS OF TOD sloan.

Tod Sloan the jockey is back in this city after
trip TO the Pacific Coast. and is staying at the
Imperial Hotel. lie expects 10 remain here for
about two weeks, when he will so to England. lie
said yesterday that he wished to reach the other
side by the middle Of March in order 70 get rest
before the season opens. He added that he would
be seen in the colors Of Lord William Beresford
almost solely this year unless he does some riding
FOR the Prince OF Wales. He might ride or
twice FOR Charles Dwyer. but he did not think he
would be called on oftener than that. He denied
that he was IN partnership with Dwyer. Sloan
viii remain abroad until the racing season is
closed He said he did not know whether be would
sien contracts for another year IN England ~ not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24
SENIFTNALS ~ RACQUET TOURNAMENT
BOSTON AND NETWORK TEAMS SURVIVE TO con
TEST FOR TIE TRoPHY TO-MoRROW

BOSTON AND NEW YORK TEAMS SURVIVE TO CON
TEST FOR THE TROPHY TOMORROW.
Philadelphia. Feb. 2S-The two semi-hnaI matches
in the racquet championship doubles were played
to-day. The opposing teams in the first match
were Boston No /. q. A. Shaw ir.. and II. n.
HunnoweN. and Montreal No. @ +. ROLAND and D.
Gilmour The oW-England pair proved 10 be too
much for the Canadians winning the match in four
straight games. The Boston men made a remark
able record IN the first game. Shaw started the
service ard Boston scored the fifteen points neces-
sary win the game without losing the ball. the
Montreal men thus having no chance 10 score. In
the other games however. Montreal played good
racquet. and the Boston men were obliged to put
forth their best efforts 10 finish n the lead The
scores OF the four games were 80. l5-l3 l5-lO:
15-ll.
The second o. the seml-hnal matches was between
Ncw-York 30 ! team VI : Patton ana G. H.
and - Crawford Clark. The latter team won the
first game hy the score of u 10 II. but the No /
pair took the next four straight hy Of u 10 o.
Il TO A. Il to Il and 10 to 3. The games with the
exception 81 The last holly contested hut the
general superior work ~ Patton brought tho victory
10 his side
on Saturday the hnal games Of the tournament
will bee played between the winners OF to-day's
semi-nnals Boston No and New-York No l. To
the victorious team Will he awarded the champion
ship Of America I'm racquet doubles. and the team
will become pOssessOrs tho challenge prize given
by the Philadelphia Racquet Club This prize Is q
handsome silver racquet. to hc known the chal-
lenge trophy. and Il &c contested for every year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24
Mr. CARNEGIE PAYS so5oO FoR 4 TEAM

Chicago Feb. 23.-The attraction at the splan-
Newgass sale to-day WAS the Donovan team Vert
and g. c. each with race record Of 2l5is They
were started at $500 The bids were raised until
finally II. n Van Noorhis, Of Ptts5urg. secured
them at 50 800 which is The highest price paid for
a team for a number Of years. The horses were
bought by Andrew Carnee.e Whiiefooii by Al
cyone-Addie H.. went 10 j. II. DoDbins Of Kansas
City, for s723; Midnight Hal, by Black Hahn
night, 10 George w Leihy, Of Chicago. for $3.50
and Palmyra BOY. by Cratfan-Moly b.. to Leon
Turner. OF Chicago. for $780,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24

a medium amount OF tact 10 tell whether GER
tain dog is likely 10 welcome attempts 10 make
his Acquaintance The wagging tail seldom or
never lies. while the dog who shows his upper
teeth can safely be set down as surly chap 1t
10 surprising. however. how few people take any
pains 20 ascertain a dogs temper before intruding
on his society. and II speaks well for the temper
OF the thoroughbred that SO few people bitten
az dog shows.
The man who is not daft on the subject OF dogs
and who keeps his eyes and open for the
humorous wherever he finds IL is able to extract
much amusement from his observations at the
show. The comments OF the inexpert upon the de-
oisions OF the judges often full OF interest Per
hans no dog in the show that the judges found so
worthy has excited the disapprobation OF the I'M
Initiated in dog lore 10 such degree as has G. p
Carnochan's famous 5000 imported fox-terrier Go
Bang Go Bang has won without difficulty every
first prize he was entered for in the show. but
he is 10 the casual observer far from being pre-
possessing beast. His fame Mas spread abroad.
and there is always a throng OF the curious in
front Of his bench and for the most part they fail
10 fnd much 10 admire in him.
Nearly all the regular classes had been Judged
by Wednesday afternoon. that the benches Of
the winners displayed the marks OF approved excel
ence for the benefit Of the visitors who might not
otherwise have known that the ugliest beast was
often the most valuable IN the eyes OF the EXPERTS
the most part TO awarding the special prizes given
BY the breed clubs and By private individuals
English BIcodsound Club az Americas god T" medal
for the best dog. and the same owners Layswood
the bitches.
SOME OF THE WINNERS.
Ths Waters Challenge Cup for the best American
wao Sssrn %I,, d9 S went 2 shesSoTsks
Nay. sos the Frank y. Gould bowl for the best
y Issnsf r. pa ap,i IA r the show
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24

Another continuous century rider hss come =,
grief William Brown. OF the Nassau wh.slmsr
started out at the first OF the year TO break IN
mileage records. II was his ambition 10 rids =,
least 80 double centuries in the present year n.
recent blizzard however. put Mr.. Brown gu, a,
commission for the time being. One OF hs a..
was frostbitten. and his friends say that he ~
not be able 20 take up his riding again for two
three weeks. Brown Ia still confident that he M
succeed In his ambition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24
LOWERING BICYCLE RECORDS

San Francisco. Feb 23.--At Mechanics P,y,l,,
FLOYD Mcfarland OF San jose defeated Har,
also heating several worlds records TIE 49,.
started from opposite sides OF the track and vs,,
paced by twenty men Fixes quit al the end d,
about ten laps In the lead. The time Of IN. v-
ner which lowers all indoor records from thrss
miles up was as follows hy miles. one mil. "a
two. 4Ol: thrso $40. four. ia. Ave ga. sr II q
seven 49, 20: eight l5i nine II 81 ten 70 81 eleven
22Os. twelve 2ili. thirteen. S:ii fourteen ait
fifteen. 30 3D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24
N arly one
hundred Styles
and on an ave.
The Furniture Sale:
China Closets

age, full third cheaper than they were
month ago or will be month from now
In oak and solid mahogany. In the oss
you may choose among antique, FlemS'
and golden finishes.
In most cases. only one OF ea1
kind:-
AT $500 antique oak #. high; 80 ia woe 49,, =
in deep; adjustable grooved shelves; oneS'A''
mirror back; carved top; shaped feet,
AtS2l--Of antique oak; 5 #. 10 in. high W.
wide, 10 in. deep; bent glass ends; onsqsss
mirror back; carved top 4 adjustable c"'
shelves -, "A
At 500 antique oak; #. high, 81 in w. vi,
in deep; ben, glass ends one-quar,er mifF"
I adjustable grooved shelves carved top III
At S2S. So OF antique oak; #. high, 70 - .,-s
II in. deep; one-quarer mirror back a''
grooved shelves; bent glass ends Il.
AT $50 solid mahogany; #. high, 70 @ss,a
10 in. deep; bent glass ends; adlusAoe ~
shelves; carved top.
AtS33-Of Flemish oak; # high ~ IN. 49, ".Ss,,sd
in deep; high bent glass ends; adlustsos .,r,;
shelves; carved claw feet; twisted eolam"
carved top. ,sn
At $500 solid mahogany; Fl, IN nsni;
wide, Is in. deep; round front; : s t,ns,
erooved shelves; mirror back; inaId WIN
wood lines. al.
Al S47-Of antique oak #. 10 IN ns'
wide, IL in deep; ben glass ends Mirror r,r,ed
adjustable grooved shelves; carved front 'n'
claw feet, twisted column front. um
At 5000 antique OAK; f. IN n.gu, baI
wide, Is in. deep LILLIAN Renaissance as'Sa olsa
glass ends: beyel rlate glass mirror oAes'
glass shelves hessly carved top and non"
Fnurih floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24
SPORTS AND
SPORTSMEN

PROGRAMME or SPORTS TO-DAl.
DOG SHOW Westminster Kennel CUBS
twenty-thlrd annual show, Madison "qu"''
Garden. ,. ,ainst
HOCKEY Columbia Institute aea'ils'
Cutler. st. Nicholas Skating Rink, Low p. III.
SHOOTING.-Falcon Gun CUB De~'V'
Park
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24
CYCLING.
DEALERS NOT CATERING so MUCH TO
THE scORCHER ELEMENT

Makers and dealers are not sure whether they
are pleased with the present springnKe "e"l"''
or not. Some say It IL entirely TOO carry 10 loo"
for such warmth and sunshine. and they rear INA
NEWCOMERS will more than make up TOT ,h' M
DAYS by unreasonable weather in March ana April
s,lu tho warm sunshny days have caused the live
lest interest in things cycling. and the prominent
dealers saw that they are not only having pehV ~
visitors these days. but are selling whees az WIZ
one dealer sold for immediate delivery hVe o'cyc,es
and other dealers sold four each YESTERDAY ~,
are confident that as the roads are cie"' VI
the snow they will begin TO break records IN I'M
wheel-selllng line. 81 tell you whore we nave al
made mistake said one veteran deaier yeS''i
day "and that Is that we have paid TOO fhue" ."
tention 10 the scorcher element and not enough
10 the everyday rider. who cares Httle Or n".i,'
for racing. This applies to the manuiacIutrn ny" he
rnc cn man IN the matter Of lightweight wheels
and extreme dropped crank hangers. ineS hn.
smy growns beautfuy less with those low
crank-hangers shorter cranks had 10 pe "S I've
bSanrors ard longer cranks | would not be sur,
prlsed II the ma lory of riders inns ycap ,r tI@y
NAV 20 TO seven and a half. think thar y - go -
good sign too, for am firm belieyer III I ne
longer crank Old riders remember that VINE" ~
Jumped from the four and half-inch 70 'ns SIX
inch crank they thought at hrst }nar ' are Tding
seventeen cranks
While thinking cyclists realize that long ana
bitter fight between two factions for the conroi
Of cycle racing would mean the death OF the sport
the friends Of the League of American "heenen
think that the battle If real battle there BE- VIII
he short and before the actual racing season
begins In speaking Of the matter Yesterday =
prominent League Of American "neslno. ot hin,
said: 1.-The reason that the League Is DONG hoihhS
at this time Is that President keenan, mas hoI yer
appointed his racing officials as soon as nc ~
Arrangements for the circuits will be made Lhen
I think you Will find that the racing men az IdTse
viii be only too glad TO get back under cover
Some Of the leaders In the revolt may hold OUT
bfpIy tba rapb md
the hell rings ! Il stated that many OF the ria,
ers do not like the idea of paying their hncs. ana
having the money 20 toward paying the expenses
and salaries Of the members Of the Racing Boaid.
Now would suggest that the League should INSIST
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24

The Century wheelmer. OF this city. hsv. .,..
completed their mileage figures for last year ~
figures show that {. w. Parkins vas allow..
mileage Of 25ss. The second man had NJ,
more than 300 miles TO his credit Psrk,r. ~
credited with 105 centuries for the year. ana p,r,
Thomas was second with forty centuries r "a.
sig captured the FIRST prize for attending the nu,
club runs r. +. Junker second and J s,...
ir was third. The mileage for the leaders va. :.
foifn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24

upon tho payment Of the fines, but that m.
be spent for the racing men. Say the, money
fnes have been paid the money be KEEP, IN = ths
rate fund With this fund the League no.,ise ps.
the expenses OF a racing team which IL co,% pay
from this country 10 the Paris Exposition \, nnd
America should be represented In the world, =, 90
pionshlps and here s a way FOR II 10 he ssnAfl-
Is only suggestion and can't say how ,Ss , -
ers that be VIII take H." wv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24
New perCaIe
Wrappers

there you have newness and prettlness and
cheapness and comfort all at once.
At S5c.- or lgh, striped percales; YOKE back va
plaits from yoke to waist; full 'front.' Wild r."
coming over shoulder edged with raHe eol''
yoke and sleeves trimmed with bIad.
At Sl-Of navy blue and white OF black and we
percale; pointed yoke front and full 'front.' sqars
yoke back, with plsits from yoke to vast Fu1'
around yoke; yoke and collar braid trimmed
At Sl.s0-Two styles blue, figure or polka c0,i
pointed yoke full front; plated back yoke 10 ~'S''
bretelle or braid over shoulder
Al $l.7s-Of colored percales; striped, round yo.s
from, and back; tull front; plated back fTo1 y"
to waist; sashed breieles over shoulda' y'4,
collar, bretelles trimmed with white CORDUROY '''
braid.
At 81 2S-Of black and white perca!e square y"
back and front of plas and rows OF emo'0'oa.
full front; back plated from yoke TO VAST t.
around yoke; collar and sleeves embroidery u'~
med belt around waist.
Second floor Fourth avenue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24
& Nm~mp& &mb
Separate Skirts

IN telling isn't item feminine appa
to talk wycreabe convenient adaptable
rd<u0ab garments and this deserve
honor
OF dress selling
@ halfway methods anythngeast of all
apparel,
variety full and different beauties full Of exclusive
the
Spring nothing
canfn elsewhere.
stas soidy built weed skirt of chevot
handsomt silk that laid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24
DOG SHOW 4 GREAT SUCCESS.
SURPRISES ALL PREDECESSORS IN
CROWDS AND QUALITY OF EXHIBITS
TENSION BEGINNING TO TELL ON THE HIGH
STRUNG ANIMALs-sPECIAL PRIZES AWARDED
TO J. PIERpoNT MORGAN, W. GOULD
BRoKAw AND OTHERS.

The third day Of the twenty-third annuai oenon
show Of the Westminster Kennel Club emphasiIeo
more strongly than ever the complete success Oh
the biggest and most remarkable DOG snow ever
ia an ,b,s country After the big attendance OF
washingtons Birthday a falling off was expected
IN Yesterdays attendance but II It occurred II was
40 slight as 10 be unappreciable. From early IN
the morning big crowds thronged through 'he
sIsles between the benches and at the heaviest
hours in the afternoon and evening progress WAS
slow and decidedly uncomfortable.
The big Garden was as noisy as ever Inc
,ctors IN the various classes seemed bent on ceie-
brating their victories vocally. while the losers
were inclined to resent that undue and ostentauous
utilization The result Bedlam. BY the end
NJ the third day OF the show each year the sraih
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24
Some New
Golf CapeS


in these garments are quite conventional,
and variety is largely matter of color and
pattern.
Soldly-practical garments, these, as use
full and comforting as they are attractive ana
becoming. 1t is, indeed, difficult to supply
the demand for them. The cheapneSs OF
this lot is all the more remarkable.
Made from heavy shawls and double
faced paids,-many also in plain blues and
browns with the plaid Innings.
$3.50, $40, SI2, $3.50, SIS
Some dollars cheaper than similar qualities
have heretofore sold at.
second foor Broadway.
Al Pretter ones you cannot
view find than these, because
DIX Waists prettier ones do not exist.
We hunted the whole market over, and
picked the best out. Come and see how
our Judgment agrees with yours, or yours
with ours.
You will find the prices distinctly lo7c.
In some cases we find that we are more
than a dolar,-i a few cases nearly two
dollars, under the prevailing retailing price
for waists of similar quality.
AtSs-Soid co!ored taifea; blouse 'front.' with plats
and bias silk stitching; pointed yoke back, with
paits and silk Stitching high detachable collar with
plaits and silk stitching.
At S6-Sniped atfea; full 'front.' with rows Of cord
ing at intervals pointed yoke with plaits from yoke
to waist; high detachable corded collar
At $6.50-Of heavy bias striped atfea; fine plats
from IN waic ack
detachable plated collar; turnover cuffs.
AtS77S-Of solid coored tatfeta; blouse front, with
clusters of fine paits round yoke; back with paits
and row of cording sleeves and collar also corded
Second floor. Fourth avenue
Bohemian Glass or,r ,,J n , nI,s 'Nc and
Vases china have found
themselves cramped for room, and have el-
bowed their older neighbors out of the way.
These vases, among other things, fall in
your path
At 35c., reduced from SOC.
At Soc, reduced from 7Sc.
At Soc, reduced from SIPS.
At 81. 80 reduced from Sis.
At $l.40 reduced from 81.
At 81 SO, reduced from $3.50.
At l.5O, reduced from So
Main aisle. Broadway.
n.i,. M,s;o The folk-songs of this
l6C. Copy wnatbetic sentimental
characteristic and comic. A collection of
all the songs and most of the dance-airs that
at present enjoy the highest popularity and
are the most frequent subjects for the pains
taking Interpretation of street. whistlers,
street-pianos and "just-for-fun" vocasts.
Any of them at eighteen cents a copy,
which is the lowest price we know about
Among them such lyrics as
"When Yo' Amt Got No Money"
owe Got Him Dead"
MAUD
"She Was Happy Till She Met You"
"lf Only Had Job -"
Oars Somehin' About You Dat Like"
"Sorry, Mr.. Jackson"
kiss Me, Honey! Dol"
Keep Away From Emmeline"
81 Guess III Have to Telegraph Ny Baby"
"What, Marry Dat Gall" Gust One Girl"
"My Wild Irish Rose" "Ocotts Lullaby"
"My Sweet Maid" "Mack's Lullaby"
The Book Store. Ninth street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24
SPECIAL JUDGMENTS.

Pet Dog clubs club trophy for the best sporting dog
or bitch owed by menber-Won by Endrline Bshop.
Mountain Kennels. Germantown. Penn. reserve,
Banner Hazel swiss Mountain Kennels
Pet Dog Cubs club trophy FOR the best sporting
dog or bitch. owned by a member-Won by j. Plerpont
Morgsns Ornament: reserve. George y Phelpss Mics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24
The New
Squares

the newest squares, to be made up to ycat
own preference as to shapes and sizes.
1t is large showing and full OF novelty.
The weaving and coloring have little in CON-
mon with anything shown last season.
New things also in the finished neckwcar,
like the long scarfs, which we fold and tack
for you (gratis) for Ascots or lmperials.
New ideas in narrow four-in-hsnds, ia
bat's-wing ties, in wide end Imperials. and
in a dozen other lines of neckwear.
They're TO be seen, not to be success
fully talked about.
Meas Furnishing store. Ninth street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24
SOME OF THE WINNERS.

xes Waters chsisnge Cup for the best American
bred 81 Bernard dog went 10 T. J. Sheuborck's
" Waldorf. while the game breeders Lady Bryn
AaEr got the Frank J. Gould bowl for the best
Among the special prizes OF the Great Dane Club,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24

These are only new in the
sense that they are recent
arrivals here. The styles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24

A fine lot Of new ones,
as pretty as pretty can
be. Cheap, too. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-24
$3.50, $40, SIP, $3.50, SIS

Some dollars cheaper than similar qualities
have heretofore sold at.
Second foor. Broadway.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-07-19
MTTFOR ID.

July 1s.-The windmill which has stood
for many years near the Seabreeze no.
tel at Burns Point Is being torn down
The regular meeting of Wopawauge
lodge, /. o. 0. F., will be held on We'd
nesday evening.
George w. Van Horne is visiting rel
atives and friends in Middletown. Conn,
for few weeks.
The organization of the Milford coun-
Gil of the A. O. u. w. will occur in Net
tletons hall Wednesday evening a 1880
o'clock
The union picnic of the First and
Methodist church will be held at High
Rock grove Wednesday, July 10. The
train leaves at $3.50 a. M, and returns at
6 p. m.
Mrs. George P Merwin, who has been
i'll, is gradually improving.
The railroad company has taken a
very important step in the way of i'm
provements in Milford. 1t has decided
to fill up the old swamp in the rear of
the cemetery which has been the cause
of a great deal of sickness in the last
few years.
Dr. e. B. Heady is gradually improv
ing after very serious attack of mala-
rial fever.
A case of measles is reported at Wal
nut Beach 1t is that Of a child of Mr.
Bacon of Waterbury.
Druggist Joseph H. Barnes has been
spending a few days in New York on
business.