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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
Brotherhc cd Of Blaclssmiths.

From the efforts put forth by this
lodge they have induced nearly all the
competent blaGksmiths of the city to
become members of their organization
and at their liext regular meeting
they will have b large class to initiate.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
OFFERINGS At THE STORES.

THE AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION Man
ayers. announce an art sale at Mendessohn Hall
Forieth-st, Broadway. to be held on Feb
ruary Is = and 2s. by order of Boussod Valadon
Co. Of Paris. The paintings meanwhile on
American Art Galleries. Madison Square South.
RI JHORNER & CO, furniture makers and i'm
portsrs. Nos. ST. 63 and - West Twenty -third-st
orsr combination Of advantages in their new
stock Of goods
ARNOLD CONSTABLE & CO. Broadway and
yinsteenth-st., Offering to the public a new
ane Of dress goods, silk and wool crepes and
bTodered robes.
C. c. sHAYNE. Forty-second-st.. between Broad
way and SiXth-ave-. announces q special sale OF
seaskin Jackets and coats and Persian lamb jack
els, at a discount. and mems fur lined overcoats
marked down prices.
BEST & co. at the Liputian Bazaar, Nos. 60
and 81 West Twenty-third-st-. offer special line
q ehildren's cambria nightgowns. cambric skirts
and nurses aprons Of choice styles
A. D. MATTHEW'S SONS. Fulton-st. Galatin
Place. Livingston and Smith SITS, Brooklyn. offer
goods
LE BOUTILLIER BROTHERS. West Twenty
third-st. exhibiting hne collection OF figured
satin fouards of exclusive designs al low prices.
JOHN DANIEL SONS & SONS. Broadway,
Eighth and Ninth sts., offer a full line OF spring
millinery consisting Of Parts hats toques and bon
nets 10 be shown on Monday at moderate prices.
ABRAHAM & sTRAUs. Brooklyn announce a
sale Of Oriental rugs 10 be held tomorrow, at
reduction Of the regular price
sIEGEL, COOPER COMPANY. announces a new
line Of laces lace collars Paris robes and imported
model robes. al prices averaging one-third less
than usual. Fifty model robes just received from
Paris Hoaistes, Will BE- sold on Monday at low
prices. Their line Of laces for this year IS
complete than ever before
STERN BROTHERS, West Twenty-third-st., Will
exhibit tomorrow new spring styles Of women's
costumes Of crepe de chine, Liberty silks. satin
touards. etamines. canvas and barege. They Will
also make q special Offering Of women's tailor
made gowns Of black and blue cheviots trimmed
ana satin lined. Their silk department contains
tilFe novelties IN Paris and Lyons silks. OF which
special sale VIII be held tomorrow
DEMPSEY K CARROLL, No. 26 West Twenty
ihro-st, announce that they doing some fine
sork in cards, announcements invitations and
nenus
HAHNE & CO., Of Newark, announce a sale Of
parlor suits reduced prices TO ease up" few
oFerc-owded lines. They also Offering some
bargains II rugs and made-up carpets.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
La WN TENNIS.
PARET WINS THE INDOOR CHAMPION
SHIP AT THE 7TH REGIMENT
ARNIORY

Despite the wretched weather outdoors yesterday
the indoor championship lawn tennis tournament
was brought to exciting end yesterday at the 7th
all day long and before darkness fell the players
thoroughly exhausted. For the first time in
three years the tournament ended in the same
week in which it was begun.
The final match of singles the chief feature
Of the day and this occupied three full hours Paret
into this match with the handicap OF having
played three sets before ne began the finals and
before he finished the last set against Grant he
badly exhausted Grant had the confidence
In the tournament, and his play showed the same
speed and whrlwnd attack that he displayed In his
earlier matches Paret was the steader of the
two. however, and after the first set the veteran
began to handle Grants terrific service with more
success. although ne forced 10 stand fully
twenty feet outside Of the court TO reach the ball
properly After being behind in each set Paret
pulled out both the second and fourth sets py
deuce scores and in the hfth he led all through,
and finally by -. taking the national indoor
championship title.
In the doubles Cragin and BOstwck. the veteran
pair which the title last year, were beaten
In the finals after a clever match against Grant and
lie Roy, two young intersCholastic players
The final days scores follow:
Championship singles Second round)J. p. Pare beat
a 5 CraEin 6-4. 10. 81. Semi-hnal round T.
Paret beat II ". Warner. 6-l s. Final Touna
J. 7. Paret beat ". G. Grant. 4-6 81. l-6 SO 6-t
Championship doubles Cnrst roundl-O NJ B9stw lek
Calhoun Cragn beat 4. $. Srag1n and w n
Copp 6-s 6-2 e. Seml-hnal rOund-O. NJ Bost
wk and Calhoun rssn beat l. -o L 4Shap 9Ha GRANT W and
Robert IL Roy o. M. Bostwick and Calhoun CragIn
e. "a. 6-l, a.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
HARVARD AND ALEAGREE
MUCH MISINFORMATiON REGARDING
STRAINED RELATIONSHIP.

According to the Yale and Harvard delegates
to the annual meeting of the intercollegiate Ath-
letlc Association, discouraging amount of mis-
information has been circulated recently regard
ing the alleged strained athletic relations be-
tween these two universities. The Yale and
Harvard men met In this city yesterday, and
they We're apparently as much in love with each
other ever.
l. r. rockingham, the voting delegate from
Cambridge when last night said that he
had been surprised at the incorrect information
which had been printed recently regarding what
Yale and Harvard intended TO do or had done
Mr.. rockingham intimated that neither univer-
slty had made any charges of professionalism
against the athletes of the other. and did not
intend doing So
"A committee from the two universities will
meet in about two weeks" said Mr.. Frothing-
ham. and At that meeting Yale and Harvard
VIII. IN all probability. come to understand
ing regarding the athletic and rowing competi-
uons for this year. The athletic arrangements
between the two universities will he entirely
amicable The rumOrs about protests against
certain athletes were misleading unfOunded and
untrustworthy aad were certainly not official"
At the coming meeting it is expected that ar
Tangements will be made for the next football
games and for other athletic competitions be-
rockingham. there is no chance OF any break
in athletic arrangements between the two. and
he is also Of the opinion that arrangements
VIII be made so that 1t viii not be considered
necessary that the two universities enter any
five year agreement.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
GOLF.
GLENVIEW CAMPAIGN ABANDONED
WESTERN PLAYERS MAY ORGANIZE
\ NEW LEAGUE.

Although the annual meeting OF the United States
COLI Association does not take place until Thurs
day night, Western golfers have abandoned their
campaign for Glenview. and will make further
canvass for the championship The leaders of the
movement have become convinced that their cause
Is lost and that the association will award the
championship to Eastern links But while the
more conservative of them accepting failure
inevitable. there is a strong feeling of resentment
among the rank and file. The latest development
of this feeling appeared yesterday when news was
received from Chicago of a plan to supersede the
United States Association With an American Golf
Association organized on broader lines.
As indicating the kind of feeling prevalent
IN the West the following from The Chicago
Evening POST will be of interest:
think it high time to show the exclusive and
provincial Easterners who are conducting things in
prejudiced lines that there is a field for real
clubs in the Western Golf Association to make the
American Association a success from the start
Besides, as the new body would be thoroughly rep
why 1t should not be augmented from clubs right
States o SF ee & M 4be @ b e the # has bed
come an exclusive body. with the proportion OF
and their clubs that the West expect to get
any courtesles' 10 say nothing OF just dues. from
the annual meeting.
Another prominent golfer an officer of the Mid
lothian Golf Club Of Chicago, is quoted saying,
Yes, sir. If Glenview does not get the national
tourney l shall propose that our club rebuke the
The Western delegates Thursdays meeting
have received no instructions TO withdraw should
any radical talk will be INDUCED in by them, but
be surprised should number of clubs in that sec
ton soon offer their designations.
The executive committee is now at work on GER
tain changes in the constitution. by which allied
clubs will be given more Importance in the gov
adopted it is possible that the strained relations
nov now existing between the two sections may gradu-
and the West take It's usual place on the entry list
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
THE RACE TRACK.
FRANGIBLE WINS PALACE HOTEL
HANDICAP.

San Francisco. Feb 22.-Frangible. ridden by
Willie" Knapp won the Palace Hotel Handicap
at Oakland to-day, while Diderot beat Janice, the
favorite, half length for second place A field of
eight went to the post to for the 5000 purse
Dderot and Frangibe went out In front and raced
together all the way. Diderot tired in the stretch
and Frangibe beat him more than lengths
Ranch, who rode Diderot, claimed foul against
Knapp on Frangibe. but II allowed
Frangible received strong support being played
from 10 to l to s to !.
The track was very bad, and horses that hugged
the rail were returned winners. The summary:
First race selling; hve-eighths a mIel-Budd Wade,
u9 tBuan( 31s to l. imp. Mildred Schultze 1O7
TO l. third. Time. O41z All. Atnpah. Oratosa lou.
Derby Winner and Breton also
Second race tseven sxteenths OF mile)-Hlgh Chan
ceor ll3 tConley) 32 to 1. won: Gavota (Birken
ruth 10 l. second Adirondack 40 (Bullman) 3,
third. Time. 0:44. The Fog. Discharged and Lahgaro
Third race ceiling three-quarers Of a mile)-wyomlng
III g. woods to l. Irae 100 (AfCCinn1, 100
second; quiz H. Ill tHoar l. third Time. I:1SA.
luIts Azura sharp Bird ClarandO and Tyranus also
ghthl-Frangible 90 Knapp. to l. won Diderot 80
Otanschl 312 10 second; Janice 40 (O'Connor)
third Time. 1:5S1s The Fretter Siddons. Formero
John McGurk and Black Dick also ran.
60 Connorl to l. won Constable, 50 tBirkenruh),
l. second Merops, 103 CHoar, third Time, I:54
Lodestar FL Mdo. Billy Lyons and George Dewey also
Sixth race SELLING; three-quarters Of mle-Tihuron
lu0 O.Connor), 10 l. won; Galauthus. lO5 (Birken
ruth 70 l. second; Horton IL. Jackson) to l.
third Time lis Fonsavannah. Kings Pal, Crater,
The Elk, Gusto and Educate also ran.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
MILO Fills WINS WHITNEY'S CUP.
MRS. H. C. TREvoR's POODLE JUDGED THE
BEST BRED AMERICAN DOG-IRISH
TERRIERS CLUB ELECTION.

The closing day Of the twenty-sixth annual dog
show Of the Westminster Kennel Club marked
ny the same large attendance that had marked
each the three previous days. The dog en-
thusiast is not kept away from the show by in
clement weather and TO the lay mind it is
der how these same enthusiasts will come morning
after morning, evidently at much personal discom-
fort to have just another look their pets. The
general public. too. finds in the exhibition some
thing to attract. and it has helped make the
twenty-sxth show a record breaker. in spite of the
weather of the last two days.
Only a few classes remained to be judged. The
first OF them was for the Ballyhoo Bey Challenge
Cup. presented by W. =. Whitney. for the best
American bred dog of any breed. la this class
perts had said with the utmost confidence that
Mrs. H. G. Treyor's poodle Milo Fills could not be
beaten. and so il proved. Milo Fills has been un-
beatabe the present show. he at the
initial show OF the Ladies Kennel Association.
' The Park Avenue Hotel fire caused considerable
alarm among those owners of dogs on exhibition in
Madison Square Garden VINO saw the blaze, but did
a first know its exact location. r. F. May
hew. of Clifton. Staten Island, whose wife has a
number OF entries In the Irish terrier classes,
the sky and hastened to the Garden. fearing that
the scene of the cOnfagration He said
this afternoon that the sparks were being car
ried down from Thrty-thrd-st to near the Garden,
and number of other dog in addi-
ton himself attracted to the They
were all much relieved that their pets not in
danger though the serious nature Of the fire was
not realized at the time.
The Irish Terriers Club met yesterday afternoon
in the cafe of the Garden and elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year: Howard Willets.
president: L. Loring Brooks, vicepresident; Will
lam w. Caswel, treasurer; Charles W. Rodman,
jr., secretary; governors Mrs James l. Ksr-
Rndman tr g Van Schaick. Howard WIliets L.
Lorins Brooks. j. A. MADAM and y. ]. Alley.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23

.,.-obireton. Feb. % (SpeciaD.-Both Russia
,~b,ra have given most explicit and posi-
e. e. assurances that Manchuria viii not be
- N the trade. navigation and commerce
he United states at any time. This graft
-, SEQUEL TO Secretary Hays identical note
!. robruarv ! Is declared TO be Of a definite un-
-ocaI character which permits no doubt
= ren,ain in the minds Of officials as to the
most sincerity of Russia in the premises
- exact terms Of the Russian reply are tenn
',rsrilv withheld from the public, bu. the reply
= ssid 10 be of such a nature as TO preclude the
sting OF any further assurances from the Gar
-stbout manifesting disbelief Of his solemn
r,ornses an unwarrantable proceeding it is
,bought. in the absence of any real evidence
nat American interests are menaced. No test
ran be applied in the next month or two as that
,srt Of the Chinese coast is inaccessible because
n ice. but with the return of spring commerce
Kill be resumed. and it will then be known be-
rond question whether merchant vessels Will lie
allowed freely TO discharge their cargoes. and
whether there win be any objection TO the con-
unuance Of the Vicksburg, or another American
uan-of-war as her relief, in the port of New
Chwang.
Whether the new and more emphatic Russian
never 10 be closed to American commerce is
comprehensive enough to include the rights Of
Other nations as well, or whether Russia has re-
Gently renewed similar promises TO other mari
tine powers, does not appear. but there is every
reason 10 believe that the assurance 10 the
United States is unique and directly in response
10 the strong representations made by Secre-
ury Hay just three weeks ago, independently of
irT other nation.
In diplomatic circles there is an expression Of
rinion that the favorable reception accorded TO
he American protest against a secret Russo
Chinese Bank monopoly agreement was indi-
racty due 10 the announcement of the British
japanese alliance, but this suggestion is wholly
unofficial WithsIt regard to the support Of
cher nations, though welcoming their concur
renee, the United States, 1t IS declared will con-
tinue vigilant in watching developments in the
East which might affect the trade rights of its
citizens, and VIII hold TO strict accountability
any nation that shows a disposition to disregard
OF eTade those rights.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
PRINCE BLAzEs AT Is To 1.
GETS THROUGH IN THE STRETCH AND WINS
BY HALF A LENGTH

New-Oreans. Feb. 22.-The favorites were beaten
in rapid succession to-day. Prince Blazes, which.
though winner. is always classed outsider
in the stakes, scored clever victory in the George
Washington Handicap worth 81. .795 to the winner.
Pederich and Danish, coupled. hot favorites.
Prince Blazes very fortunate In getting
through in the stretch. and won out by half a
length in a hard drive. Though not favorite
Navasota had no trouble in dispOsing of her field
in the third race Weather clear; track lumpy.
Summaries:
First seIling; furlongsThe Bronze Demon.
III Helgeson). 10 l. Horseshoe Tobacco 1871
COdonJ second; Aaron 1i9 tOtisI. 20 to 1, third
Time 81 MasterfuL Poyntz. Judge Magee. I'd Cart
land II, Lord Howard. Musket and Neva NJ also ran
Second SELLING; milel-Lady Alberta, ~
HIelgeson). 13 to g. Blue Ridge % (Fecht TO l.
second; Treoor. lO2 (Otisl, TO s. third Time la ~
Third race thaIt miel-Navasota- 1l2 (Brennan),
: won, The Don. los (Odom) TO 3. second. VII
ton. LANDRY. third. Time. O5O, Imp. Lady
wiokle Lizzie Brooks. Sly Boots. Queen Rex and Dis
appointment also
Fourth George Washington Handicap mile and a
sNteenthlPrince Blazes. l0I tNutO: 10 70 l. won; Al
r Dewey. 81 Ciormley) rs l. second; Pederich
Odoml. Time. 1901. Strangest. Petit
Maitr Rey Ben Chance Ida Ledford. Jessie Jarboe
Eva Rice Henry Of FrarstamaT Banish and Silver Coin
Firth handicap. six turIo1gsl-Nobleman, 100
to Idenp 10 I, Amigar 90 Helgeson). i3 TO =.
second, Pigeon Post, 1O1 Uynel. II 70 third. Time,
1:15 Lennep and Small JACK also ran.
sixth Selling mile and hal0-E1 Ghor 1O2
(Otis l. won Major Nsnsir III u. Miller, even.
second. Little ElSin lOl Minder Is TO s. third Time,
2:3Sla. Jackanapes and Precursor also
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
BASEBALL.
WILL STAND BY SPALDING AND PURIFY
GAME
[Br TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

r
Pittsburg, Penn, Feb. 22.-After conference. Of
several hours this afternoon and evening at the
Hotel Schenley the baseball club leaders gave out
the following typewriter statement:
A conference was held between representatives of
and Philadelphia club members OF the National
League and American Association Of Professional
Baseball Clubs.
letter dated Point LENA, Cal. February IA,
1902. from A G. Spaldng. received, rendering
his resignation of the presidency Of the league If
in the Judgment of the four clubs II should be
deemed advisable to accept it. After full inter
change Of views It unanimously.
Resolved, That we dsapprove Of such resignation
and respectfully return II to MI spalding; that
ms a oi anu feJlD 10 rI syn ~ ,Si tSe
eradication from league councils Of the unfair un-
marred it's action Ia the past-in other words the
eInlnamon OF %hat rs Khown as 6-6usnIsH - ana b
personalities OF Messrs. Brush and Freedman who
said isms
Resolved That, We know OF no reason why we
should abandon that policy, and We believe that A
G. spalding is the ideal and practical leader to en-
Resolved That inasmuch as the question as to
the validity of his election the Office of president
Is 70" penuiIs IN ne ne @ 9I - ~ w. h,
subject will be made during the first week of next
make any further declaration at present other than
that We will abide by the decision Of the court and
OF the national league either in recognition Of A.
Of an adverse decision of the court. for the pur-
pose of filling the vacancy thus declared exist
in that Office in accordance with the constitution
the leagues and with the rules of parliamentary
law.
Owing to the storm in the East. Messrs Rodgers
and Ebbtts did not arrive until late. They wasted
no time in getting down work. Before the doors
were shut President Ebbitts made an important
declaration. He said:
HanIon and myself will represent the Brooklyn
club at the meeting, and will have the thorough
Endorsement of Mr. Abel and Mr., Won Der Horst
IN whatever action We may take. I do not wish TO
go into details at all The Brooklyn club is not
weakening iota IN its position. and its actions
at all times will speak louder than words. We are
s firm in support Of Spalding and our
association in this fight. and indication Of
this I viii say that the Brooklyn club does ap-
prove of accepting the resignation of Spalding.
Before the meeting President Hart Of the Chicago
club said:
II is principle surrender We have stood for
principle in baseball, and If don't support Mr..
Spaldtng must surrender to Freedman. Spading
is good enough for
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
FLY CASTING CONTEST.
RULES GOvERNING COMPETITIONS TO BE
HELD AT THE COMING SPORTS
MEMS SHOW

From present INDICATIONS one Of the most popu-
az features at the coming New-York Sportsmen's
Snow Will be the fly and bait casting competitions
" De held on the stream surrounding the big
wooded island that viii this year occupy the centre
" NE anphItbestre. AS the stretch. including the
osek cast viii De nearly two hundred and forty
eet IN length. by from fourteen to sixteen feet in
"luh' there will be ample facilities for the most
s1pert among amateur casters show their skill
ne contests VIII be confined TO amateurs only
Aa as contests have been arranged for school
'sA schoolgirls and women. as well men in
Ffest IN the competitions will he much wider than
= = any similar series Of contests yet held about
Aew-York
me ny casting committee Of the show has been
o az work for some time past, and has inter
T cteo nearly every prominent amateur about New
- IS probable competitors, while Toledo, Cleve-
80. .aa1 Syracuse, Providence. Boston and Philade-
.-~ Will with little doubt send on their representa-
I've sasters
,. me committee consists Of d. T. Abercrombie
F,1nan; Harry Palmer. secretary: Ezra II. Fitch
a tuthil, George H. Johnson Charles H Stone
rs Clarence W. Alng, c. c. Curtis George b.
KsS W. F. Kimber. H. l. Cadmus and ''Wul"
ssee rules:
Ossr for amateurs only-Guides. dealers and
Events professionals not eligible except in such
tssss as may be especially opened to them: en-
10 10 Zee, g: two judges and a referee casting
oog6lseaN al p. m daily. competitors 10 cast ac-
70 ss = entry, those not at hand when called
-Rsssss;ssnee-Tine to be taken at call Of the word
asrs longest cast in five minutes count
scy-Trial 10 commence call of the word
ete- - casting to be at buoy. six feet in diam
eer,,ssaA &c level with water: be marked by con-
70 circles; spaces marked >. 9. s, etc down
Ress. s.sneSt score in five cast. wins.
plars5 yoSacle-To consist Of net thirty feet high
cDuDt eighteen feet back Of the caster: time 10
mlnu..af ON word Ready; longest cast within five
PIE u count "
s5oSy,sssEc obstacle-HorlzontaI tape seven feet
errsnateF; longest cast under tape 20 count
placed sey and delicacy-Semi-cireula buoy TO be
ag b1sh ibrasst bank OF stream under overhang-
beafsey 'e ieel aDo'e "hIsF' count same as Tor
snee htest-Bait furnished by judges. no allow
ceed accident. rod IN hand and not TO ex-
lszs thar ana half feet: single gut leader not
Smaller = * nor more than nine feet hook not
professor~ ~.an No " nor larger than No. s. usual
.Frsz4s Eve. barb and point removed.
eoufs< o.. oe gold. silver and bronzs medals
Ssh Tor practice from 10 a. m tel 30 D. m.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-23
YALE BASEB4LL.
DUTCH" CARTER TELLS THE UNDERGRAD
YATES TO GET TOGETHER

New-Haven. Conn. Feb. CIV. F. Carter. pitcher
Of the Yale University baseball nine for three years
a graduate Of the class OF 95, talked to the under
graduates last night in a meeting. He said
many things that were severe Of the players Of
former years. especially the last three mines,
of which managed to win out in championship
series with Princeton or Harvard Mr.. Carter at
tributed IT in part 10 a laxity OF discipline and
partly to poor student support which resulted in
low degree OF team spirit. He said that Yae's
chances this year do not seem bright judging by
the quality OF the material in the squad, but he
believed that the present year is the proper occasion
TO rally around the team with the greater support
for that confident that a reassertion Of
~ ale grit and Yale pluck will make victory pos
sibe. Mr. Carter'S words at times almost
bitter when he referred the past mines that had
failed 10 win when chances seemed to favor them.
This year If the captain demands that the men do
a certain thing the field il must be done without
parley, and the unfortunate habit Of talking back
players opposing teams must be stopped he
said
Captain Guernsey who presided the meeting
also spoke. He said he thought the present
fine chance for Il college team TO assert itself
especially a good chance for the Yale team to help
win back Yale's prestige IN baseball sport. He
warned the candidates for the nine that he would
unfinchingly punish any infractiOns of discipline
In conclusion he begged the college to rally about
and stir up enthusiasm for the nine, promising
do all in his power 70 turn out winning team.