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New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
HOW OLD HICKS SAVED THE STAT,

HOW OLD HICKS SAVED THE STATE
From The Nebraska State Journal
Dix ~ was "IdHupa
Had never dared ter plant his corn without con-
sultin' Hicks. N' OOH-
Now, Hicks lived in Mzzoury, and he had kind n.
knack " W NiIu
or maxim up the climate In a blamed old almanac
whenever II came winter and the winds began r. ?
blow ~ ''e''i 'er
or Hicks came out hotfooted an predicted that
And along in Janooary his advice was free and
bold. NV "''"
About this time of year look out for lons-con-
tinued cold" '7 49,
And when the cold began to break and spring
showed up "a bit 'f'-''e
or Hicks said. Spring is coming" and he always
made hit. '
Now Grandpa Mip Dix he had way. whenever Hicks
OF hustn' out upon the land. and he never did Il
thing ~ -
But plant his corn and SOW his wheat, likewise his
garden
Because whatever Hicks had said was sura fer
come ter
One year about the fust OF March the almanac
said, warm"
When the blame oil sha rn
dcted serious Storm -
But Grandpa Dix he het his ground and planted
all his stuff,
Yet notwithstanding Hicks's graft the storm came.
sure enough.
But every pesky Hessian fly. chinch bug and Ike
those
Air varmints that up the stun was very badly
froze.
Which simply showed that Hicks was right so ar
guea GRANDPA Dix,
Because eff they had not been killed craps would
ben in Ak
So while, his seed was frozen stin Grandpa va.
Old Hicks had brought the insects out an really
saved the State.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
TRAP SHOOTING.
FAST BIRDS AT INTERSTATE PARK.

FAST BIRDS AT INTERSTATE PARK
Interstate Park Long Island, Jan The New
Years shoot OF the New-Utrecht Rod and Gun
Club to-day brought out large field of shooters
who faced of the fastest birds that have left
the Interstate traps for time. During the
entire shoot the wind blowing strongly from
the northwest. and when the traps sprung
the birds principally quartering drivers OF the
difficult order that required the coolest kind Of
work in order to grass them within the boundary
lines. The summaries are
Fifteen birds (S5 entrance prize)-Won by Captain
A. w. Money $50 yards). with score. w l.
Lsee (2s yardsl also killed straight likewise cap
tain Jacks. at 10 yards These in the
ond event and Money won, killing Losee killed T.
and Jacks.
Second contest 90 birds; 81 for prize)-Cap
tain A. W Money go YARDS c. A. Ramapo (2S yardsl
j. H. Jacks GO yards). j. Gaugher 80 yards and T III
Keller l2s ysrds 10 each In the shoot OF Captain
Money with OF II; J. H. Jacks with II was
second and G A. Ramapo was third with :.
Third contest q birds. for prize; s2)-w L
Losee 2s yarts); = F. D. Creamer Us yards. by al
lowance q. W. ]. IIurgan C2S yardsl q - -
Miss and out-won by G. Piercey CO yardsl 8. I
H. Jacks t@9 yards). a. W. L. Losee (2S yards) /; W. F.
Sykes CD yards), I. "
Miss and out-w. J. Lurgan (2s yards, :: F d.
Cresmer I2s yards), !; j. H. Jacks (2s YARDS, 3
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
CYCLING.
COMPETITORS IN NEW YEAR RACES SAY
THEY ENJOYED THEIR EXPERIENCE

THEY ENJOYED THEIR EXPERIENCE.
While II was rather raw and clustering for the
average wheeman yesterday, the good roads OF
the district were not deserted II has been a custom
with many riders for several seasons to get out on
their wheels the first day OF the year. when It
was possible TO DO so. and the enthusiasts were
out yesterday I'm considerable numbers The COM
petitors in the three held early In the morn
ing hours returned to their cubhouses yesterday
and none of them any worse for their ride
through the fierce winds.
I he officials of the Associated Cycling Clubs of
New-YOrk We'll pleased with their annual con-
test between this borough and Yonkers and Tarry-
town and report that the race finished without
any hitch. H. Y. Bedell of the Harlem Wheelmen
CAPTURED the prizes at Yonkers, with \. l.. Calm
r close second. Calm had dogged Bedel all the
way from Central Park and after leaving Yonkers
Bedell seemed TO feel the strain. for Calm passed
town by about three yards. Cahn's official time
was hour. 2S minutes and 15 seconds. Redell was
fifteen seconds behind 4. Damman finished third
at l:35 1t was a hard ride and the wheeImen had
the high northwest wind in their faces most of
the way.
A Anderson. OF the Century Road Club Assoca-
ton, captured the race from Bedfords Rest TO
Valley Stream making the trip in 43 minutes a nd
80 seconds, a new record. The riders had the wind
ure. accounted for the fast time. The race to
Coney Island ard return. won by w. r. Ferguson
was so successful that the contest will become an
annual cycling fixture. "
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
CoLoRED FOLKS AZ RACES.

Charleston. S. c. Jan. L-Three favorites were
defeated at the Exposition race track to-day This
Negro Day at the Exposition and many colored
people attended the races Weather pleasant. track
good Tbe summaries:
First selling; three-year-OIds and upward: six
fuTiOngsl-Tortugas. Won. Also Prince
Esher. third. Time II
Second tmaidens, three ycarOldS upward, six
furongs-Orcus won. CoIlete. second; Nellie O., thivd
Time. -. ---~t8
Third (for three-y and upward Ia f1t
!ongsl-Mara Bolton. sam Lazarus. ESD, second,
Penny. third. Time. 81.
Fourth race for yesr-ol5s upward. mile
orer four hurlles-TOFn Curl, Broadway second:
Vince third. Time. 1;5S.
Fifth race selling, for threevear-olds upward
mie,-Julietta r.. Trist-am. second; FTsIezi
third Time,
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
CHESS.
CORNELL. MAKES SURE OF THE TRlAS'
GULAR LEAGUE CHAMPloNshII
AND THE RICE CUP

Play in the third round Of the match US
Cornell and the University OF Pennsyl'4l.1 ", -
resumed at the Manhattan Chess CIuo S1
Cornell by a double victory. made sure OF WINS
the championship Of the Triangular Chess Na -ls..
and the cup presented by Professor Isaac L. - -
Of this city Cornell now leads with three So
and Pennsylvania will only have a chance % -
ting down that lead to-day, without, u - a.
being either able to equal or surpass that score a.
there are only two more games to play. Ihe onue'
of play for the third round was as follows,
dee. Pennsylvania VS.. Riedel. Cornell ana hsu''''
Cornell. VS.. Addleman Pennsylvania
On the first board Pardee tried huy - -
which defended by Riedel with the p p-s
Defence namely S...Kt-B3- The game re'halIu- 80
even for the greater part of the opening ana LI.-
game. and only in the end game. Wheh So
might have secured a draw by cautious pay
made an unsound combination. which cost MN -
game after fOrty-six moves.
Addleman's French Defence. put up in MS sL'Ns
against Heuser the second board, was ~, nOy
success He selected a variation of that par ~
defence which is not considered safe anu - -.
a premature attack. which at first lost hin d p" ~
Later Heuser managed to secure announcer -
and he began simplifying things by eNenAs eN'As,.s
nearly all the pieces. In the end game -
when each man had only left knight ana @ p ~ his
Heuser soon able To make capital use Saved ~
plIcky up 10 the fftieth move ne theh a1n.r,ent
edged his defeat The record OF the ''N''
follows:
Won. Lost W9a. WIa az
The Individual scores ere: -,
Rsasi Rspsf' ~: fs1dss sSSissan .,:
The final round will be played In tne iEer EIJs,Issr
order today Pardee. PennSylyania' HnSelei
CorLtn; Addeman. Pennsylvania vs.. i'''D
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02

superintendent of the club estimated that between
three thousand and four thousand people had been
entertained through the day. The luncheon which
was served IN the large dining room. was as eabo-
rate and bounteous as in previous years. and while
the pieces costly and imposing they were
not made feature OF the setting this year, the
chef giving most of his time to preparing culinary
dishes lit for the palates of the most critical gour-
NETS. There the usual tasteful display of ever
green's palms and flowers. while an orchestra
played soft and pleasing selections behind canopy
OF green.
While the rejoicin- general the members as
usual, discussed the coming election in the club
with unusual interest. 1t Will take place on Janu-
ary II, and the regular ticket. headed by John r.
Van Wormer, has been posted and already printed.
The opposition which has manifested itself has
until Saturday night to post its ticket. The re-
nomination of Mr.. Van Wormer IS unanimously
popular and while opposition feels hurt at the
action Of the nominating committee in leaving Off
certain men, all agree that Mr.. Van WormeTs
management Of the clubs affairs could not be i'm
proved The independents. or "kckers.' VIII
consequently centre their fire certain men named
for places on the board Of governors The regulars
confident that the opposition VIII amount TO
little, and say that the entire regular ticket VIII
be elected by a large majority.
MAY LEAD OPPOSITION.
While nothing official has been done by the lead
in the opposition camp. yesterday 1t was said
! that the friends OF James H. Haslin and Frank h
Hunter would insist those two men running for
places on the board Independently it was at first
thought that three opposition candidates would be
named but It IS believed that the faction Will
centre entire strength IN eecing Messrs Hunter
and Haslin. Some of the officers Of the club say
that the reason that these men We're not nomi-
mated was that they had not entered into the man
agernont Of the club the other officials had done.
and that their presence on the board detracted
from the harmonious whole which is so essential in
conducting the affairs of a club OF this sort
While no official action has been taken by the
friends OF Messrs Hunter and Haslin. IL is be-.
lieved they will centre their fire against some
OF the new named for positions on the board
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
LORD QUEX'S HANDICAP
SET HIS OWN PACE AND WON EAsILY-Evx
RICE AND KALOMA OTHER. Sic
FUL FAVORITES


New-Orleans. Jan. Lord Cuex o,,,.Iss-. -.
field In the New Years Handicap worth 81 is IA ~
winner, this afternoon set his own mace and o.,
out by three lengths easily. The Morris pafr-s
pent and The Hoyden-met early Interference e..
were never prominent Kaloma and Eva Rice Uara
the only other winning favorites though No,o,f
VINO won the fifth race, heavily backed a.
tendance large: weather clear and warm traoi-
slow. The summaries: ' track
First race (selng; six furlongsy-Alpacs io4 m
inick) TO ], won -Four Leaf G.. CyneI 10 ~ IN
Ernest Parham Zack Ford The Bronze Demon t, -.
Mariner; Cousne. Fannie Maud. Bvaw Lad and Fiy'rg
Eagle also ran ' anu H'Sn'S
Second race tsix furlongs- -Kaloma II5 ,E Roharso,
even won; Irentham. 90 tWilkersOnl u / second. ,
Ford. 100 Oiormeyl. 6O /. third. Time l.i7Is
moyne The Mormon and Leena also ran 80
Ihird race tsellDg: mei-Eva Rice 9S t,;ornIsv,
. 10 won; Frank NJ, l05 tCOburni. second. IA
I.enzance. 9l 1hOmpsCn1. 20 l. third Time -
Henry Of Franstamar. Prairie Dog Annie Tbomrs, - 10
Van HOOrebeke also ran ''ts'" ana
Fourth race tNew Years Handcap: mile ana seventy
yaruslLord Quex 1i5 tCObUrnl = won Marcos IeS
o. Winkneldl to l. second; % Hagea IIg tDominickl
70 j. third Time 1:5l. Dr. Hart The H0vdeu Serpent
Castiron. Dgby Bell and Hayward Hunter also ran
Fhth race tselling: fu1 u1Ongsl-Nioron los tCo
blrnl 10 y won; Refer lOG 90 Brienl ss,1nd
Fairy Day Laureate. Priace Real Irish Jewel ToS1
Baker and Bermuda Prince also ran. va"
Slxh race selling mile and quartarl-Maior Manst-
no o. Miilerl >. Malay. tDomnicSl even
second Strangest. 106 GaEdryI. l. third Time rs
beana. Joe Collins, Jackanapes and Wadecx also ran
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
ONLY DETAILS TO BE arranged.
CONSOLIDATION or LAKEWOOD CLUBS
PRACTICALLY ASSURED.
R. s. Sinclair

Lakewood. n j., Jan. l (SpeciaD-Secretary
Hamilton of the Country Club. in response 10 the
wish for a happy New Year. said yesterday: y eN-
pect that year from to-day the gOIerS OF
Lakewood will be installed IN their new club
house" ;,
AsFed II this meant that there had heen p ue-
clson in the scheme of club consolidation ne re-
piled: 49,, -,
"A definite understanding has been reacheG ana
the main features of the move are practcally as
sured All that remains is the arrangement
OF details. and | difficulty in the way OF
merging the two clubs into one"
Mr.. Hamilton was not willing TO so into details
but admitted that consolidation meant new cluo
on the Clahin property at the head of the lake
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
GOOD CHEER AT KNICKERBOCKER A. C.
ARRANGING FOR COMING TOURNAMENTS
LUNCHEON AT CLUB WELL ATTENDED.

II a day of good cheer and Jolity at the
clubhouse OF the Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Madison-ave. and Forty-ffth-st yesterday. The
luncheon was served from to p. m. in the grill
room, directly in the Of the main entrance, so
that II any of the members their friends went
away hungry it due TO indigestion or blind
ness The grillroom pleasantly decorated with
greens and flowers and the good things in season
were displayed a large table in the rear. with
small tables for the hungry scattered about the
room. The attendance large during the after
noon. much greater than last year The member
ship the club Increased materially last year,
which another source of joy to the officials
Stree March u over seven hundred new members
Joined the club.
Lively interest Is felt in the coming tournaments.
The most pretentiOus will be the Glass A billiard
championship Of the Amateur Athletic Union. which
Will be held next month. DIR. Raney said yesterday
that six entries had been received already. There
will be smoker" at the clubhouse Saturday
night and swimming races in the tank the same
evening. The pool tournament at present is fur
nishng some exciting games
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
BERNSTEIN DEFEATS WHITE.

St Louis, Jan. Joe Bernstein. of New-YorI
was awarded the decision over Tommy White, of
Chicago. by Referee Stewart to-day at the end of
fifteen rounds of fighting before the West End
club. The decision, in the opinion Of many at the
ringstde, was an injustice 10 the Chicago boxer
White landed repeatedly with left jabs throughout
the fight In the early rounds Bernstein at
tempted rush. but left counters beautifully timed
stopped him. In every round White landed re-
peatedly with his left on Bernstein's face. Bern
stein would rally near the end of each round. and
for about thirty seconds would rush, doing. how
ever. little or no damage to White. The men fought
at l26 pounds.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
NEW YEARS COLE AT LAKEWOOD.

Lakewood. y. j. Jan. 1 (SpeciaD.-The new year
ushered in in due form by golfers at both
clubs Notwithstanding the discOmforts Of high
winds and rather searching cold The Golf Club
of Lakewood mems handicap had entry list of
ffty-four names and twenty-siX cards were re-
turned c. A. Blyth first net prize, II. 6. Had
den second and George T. Brokaw tied Blyth for
gross honors.
At the Country Club seven women returned cards
from playing field OF twelve. Miss Edith NJ. Am
brose first place and Miss Anna F. Ferris took
actual stroke honors. Fifteen pairs entered for
the three day mixed fourSOme tourney, which will
begin the Country Club tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02

fast to capture his second victory. While Sinnirud
cannot be cassed as a graceful skater or the See
and Mcdonald order. he has tremendous sIl9e,
and fairly devOurs space after ne gets wen uhue'
way The results were as followS-
AFTERNOON RACES.
Half mile tnovice)-Won by J. Wood. Long Branch X
E Lee second: :. Geary. third. Time. La, - .,-,
Half mile (exhibitionl-H. B. Mcdonald Hefhey Sch'o'
Time, 12I1B- ,..-,,oh,.
J. Wray go YARDS. second: w. W. swan 80 yarus''
third Time. 3;Ol75.
EVENING RACES.
Half mile topen)-Won by n. B. Church. W. y Lee
one mile Chandicapp-Won by Peter Sinnrud scratch
II Paster $50 yards), second: W. W. swan t'o yards'
third Time. 3:O3+.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
ARDsLEY cASINO 10 HAYE YACHT cLrR

The members OF the Ardsley Casino II WAS
learned yesterday. have decided to form yacht
club in connection with the country club The
board of governors has appointed a Yachting com
mitee for next season. which is composed of Frank
F. Chrystle chairman; T. S. Jafrray secretary.
Edwin Gould and Nathaniel A. Campbell Ac-
eording 10 the off1cial announcement. the commit
tee has decided the best type OF boat a non
capsizable. self-bang, keel sloOp 26 feet inches
over all. feet draught and 200 pounds outside
of ballast. The Ardsley yachtsnen will hold
their races on the Hudson River, in front Of the
Casino. - -
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
GOVERNORS FIRST OFFICIAL ACT

= 'IN'7T VI 7 IN|I-hI@ NJ I.
Albany, Jan. 1.-The first official act of C;overror
Odell to-day was to sign the commission of C,oIona,
Nelson A Henry, of New-York city as adiutant
general Of the National Guard. 1t was followed nv
the issue of an order from the adiutsnt generals
department announcing, among other things. the
following:
II, neNie"S, escorts OF honor and other ceremonies
WIN not pe tehdered by commanding officers of or
sSi. OF the National Guard and of the Naval
HllIltit 10 any one as a matter of
Gut m me consent Of the general officer under whose
serving, or Of the comma nding officer of tba W
uCEal Guard or of the Naval Militia " va
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
sUN3IrE AND sHIITE HAIR GROWTH.
Frcm The Lancet.


The Mahometan religion Is divided into two prin-
cipal sects-the Sunnites and the Shiltes. The
members Of these sects be readily Disseminated
by the fashion I'm which the hair grows on their
arms. for while those of the Sunnites the growth
turns downward from shoulder TO wrist the in
terror side and upward from the wrist to shoulder
posteriorly the hair the Shiite
the contrary appearance on both sides of the
This singular divergence is produced by the
OF washing their arms prescribed by the tenets
Of the respectively. for while Sunnites hold
IL orthodox 60 stroke their arms after washing
them. from shoulder TO wrist front and from
wrist 10 shoulder on the back. the Shiites abhor
this practice and stroke their the opposte
uaye, and hence the two directions in which the
,rair Is seen TO grow the of the two sects,
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
l.. FITZGERALD MASTER OF BoryDs

The Westchester Hunt Club, composed OF New
York people having country seats in Westchester
County. has elected Louis Fitzgerald master or
hounds, in the place of Howard Willets who held
that office last year. Mr.. Fitzgerald is the son og
General Louis Fitzgerald ard brother of Mrs Eu-
gene ReynaL The last meeting of the club was
held at the residence of Adrian IseIin tr vybara
the members We're entertained at dinner Ths
CLUBS Deagles are kept In new kennel buflt h,,
White Plains. '0S fSrhl
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
ICE YACHTING on THE HrnSov

Newburg. n. V. Jan. 1.-The ice Yacht racine
season opened at Orange Lake to-day with a con-
test for the Challenge Cup OF 1855 The ice was a,
fine condition, and the wind blew fair from The
northwest The race was sailed over the regular
ten mile course and only two boats u,sra r.as =,
enter They were Robert Kernahanis rroublsr ana
n Z. H1gginsons Cold Wave. The TrouhIar csaa
In 80 minutes beating the Cold Wave half a minuta
- biz crowd saw the race, '''''iu's'
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
NEW YEARS OBSERVANCES
BISHOP POTTER DOES NOT BELIEVE IN
WATCH NIGHT SERVICES.
LrNcHEoNs AT cLUBs-Y. N. c. A. KEEPS

LUNCHEoNs AT CLUBs-Y. NJ. c, A. KEEPS
OPEN HOUsE-CHURCH SERVICES.
Yen, yasrss Tpav is observed in New-York in these
DAYS as each one is inclined. Except at the CLUBS
there was little TO recall the old New-York tradl-
lions OF New Years Day hospitality At most OF
the clubs luncheons, more or less elaborate were
served with egg nogg or other holiday beverages
The attendance was large At nearly all Of the
theatres there We're matinees as well as evening
performances and as usual these were Wen at
tended There were services in st. Paulch
Cathedral the crypt of the Cathedral OF 81 JQnn
the Divine on Cathedral Heights and IN o'her
churches. .,.- Chris
ttan Association held their customary open mousse
IN the afternoon and evening. -. H. 90
the season. the thermometer registering y oesl t
above zero at o'clock in the morning hlNlyeu .Ite
lovers OF fresh air sport out of Doors anu rS
sought the open fields and ponds TOT soli aifu
skating.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
BISHOP POTTER on WATCH NIGHT.

HE DOESN'T BELIEVE IN SUCH SERVICES
OR SPASMODIC EMOTION.
Bishop Potter conducted the anniversary services
st the crvrt Of the Cathedral of St. John the Dl-
win. on Cathedral Heights Yesterday. He made
short address. in the course of which he said;
do not believe in watch night" services While
people may be repentant at the time. the soleHl.!
OF the hour and the good resolutions are soon TOT
gotten in the jollihcation which comes WIN we
birth OF the year. Nothing is ever galheu o!
emotion. a short time ago i received
letter from laborer. who begged me TO say some
thing 10 the employers In the effort TO get tnem 10
he more considerate In their treatment or Iaoorers
He said that he would always remain a laoorer
and was satisfied he such, but he ob)ected 70
being addressed though he were the Nassal OF
a mighty tyrant. l agree with my correspondent.
Consideration for the feelings of others causes no
effort and makes all happier.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
FOOTBALL.
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR THE UNIVERSITY
OF MICHIGAN

Pasadena, Cal, Jan. by the decisive score of
~ to o. the Michigan University football team to-
day defeated Stanford University, Michigan's Sill
perlor knowledge of the game showed in every
play AT kicking, general team work running
tackling and buckng the line the Michigan men
eXcened. Perhaps the strongest feature Of their
playing was the phenomenal punting by Sweeney
Mlchigans right end. In every exchange of punts
stanford lost ground which she could not regain
In the first half, Stanford showed we'll for the
nrst twenty minutes. forcing Michgan's line for
small gains, and holding her opponents whom tbe,,
went against her line Gradually the Michigan
Doys forced the ball down the field for steady gains
through centre and around the left end NIichi
gans star fullback. Snow secured the first tonch-
down, and Shorts kicked goal. Three times in This
halt Michigan succeeded in sending a man over the
Nne only once railing 10 add goal. first half
ended with the score: Michigan, II; Stanford q
The second half was an exhibition of fast foot
pail so tast and fierce was Mlchigan's pIav that
Stanford was bewildered. Again and again snow
Tor Michigan, went over the line for touchdowns
ana shorts Kicked goal until 40 points had been
scored - 0
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
GOLF.
SINCLAIR WINS THE HOLIDAY HANDI-
CAP ON BALTUSROL LINkS-SEC-
OND PLACE \ TIE.

over a frozen links and with temporary sreeIS
the BaltusroI golfers took part in a medal play
handicap Yesterday for two prizes offered by the
club. r. S Sinclair, with net score OF So capt
ured the first. while G. o. Leavitt and Georse
Lueders tied for second place, each with score
of 81 The annex, containing the Oo"ii',s
alleys md SQUASH courts, formally opened II, IN
the afternoon, and was inspected with lnierest ~
the golfers and their friends. The goI1 scoieS
follows:
New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
SKATING RECORD.
sINNIRUD BREAKS THE ONE MILE RINK
RECORD IN BROOKLYN.

There was a large attendance at the speed skat-
ing contests at the Clermont Avenue RlnK' BROOK
lvn at both the afternoon and evening sessions
Yesterday Peter Sinnirud, the Swedish ex-cham-
pion was the hero of the day. capturing not only
the one mile handicap from scratch from tast
field but also breaking the rink record Sinnirud
made the distance in 3:C1 25 This was IN the aier-
,oop sinnir,1d duplicated his feat again, winning
in the evening but he was not forced TO SKATE SO