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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-07-17
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WHAT is HANDICAPPINGf
II Is the Science of Figuring out
winners.

winners.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
To the average racegoer, perhaps,
nothing is more interesting than the
science of handicapping or figuring
winners. In these days of racing near
ly every man or woman who frequents
the race track processes to be a han
dicapper In his or her own way.
They may be seen on the trains to
the course, on the grandstand lawn
and betting ring studying newspaper
records of past performances, condi-
tions OF tracks, jockeys and so on, in
an attempt to pick the winners. Null
tiplication, subtraction and division are
brought into play. Systems are nu-
merous, but all have their good and
bad points, so this article by an ex-
pert is bound to be interesting to all
turf followers.
"Handicapping, in the sense this
term is customarily applied, is to the
turf speculator what the pointer Is
to the stock operator.
ANY conglomerated mass of figures
with an infusion of guesses, however
shrewd and even n applied with a mel
lowed sentimental conservatism. does
not constitute handicappfng.
Perfect handicapping is scientific
and even complex application Of math-
ematics, requiring accurate equating
factors of almost microscopic proper
tions, sufficiently sensitive 10 reveal
occult forces of contention sufficiently
minute TO affect the prospective re-
suit to the extent OF one-twentieth of
a second of time, or 30 inches OF dis
tanee in space.
I'm a mile, which covers a space in
distance OF $3.50 linear feet, how many
races are lost and won by about one
half the distance named (30 inchesl 2
Are not the majority OF our so-called
iMpwint Faeaa-yes. even races Of long
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-07-17
THE CENTER OF
THE BEEF STRIKE.
err distances-won by A head or a nose?
Complicated Figuring.

How many Of the habitual atten-
dants at the races understand what
the thoroughbred does when he COW
ers a mile of space in lao or 100
seconds of time Take the proposition
that he leaps twice his length-20 feet
lit would take 269 jumps TO bring him
TO the wire.
Now suppose two horses run side
by side leap for leap, the superior ami
NAL devoured 20 feet of space at each
leap and the contending creature COW
ering but 10 feet II inches. The longer
striding animal would beat the short
9triding horse 269 inches, about %
feet, or two and one-half lengths
quite palpable beating.
Now, IL we compute time, say one
second, into 20 points, and consid-
err that the mile was run in lao, or
1000 points. we can easily figure out
this problem-that each Of these points
equates at 2M feet, or 30 inches.
80 that the horse of the inch long
er stride will beat the short-strid-
ing creature two and one-half lengths,
which is equal 10 one-half second Of
time.
ANY primary scholar having these
factors can now solve the problem Of
how many points one horse beats an
other II the winner reaches the wire
by a head or nose. II would, Of
course, be fraction of one OF our
points. or something less than one
fortieth Of a second.
How many human beings can we
And that are def Of hand or that have
an optical sensltivity OF tapping off
perceptibly 20 beats to a secondY
There are many animals in training
that can make an animal Of the speed
register OF lao look cheap. Yet the
majority OF our fair class performers
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-07-17
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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-07-17
SWIFT e. CO., KANSAS CITY.

the factors not considered by the ham
dicapper are backed into favoritism
and win out, leaving his prime FACTOR
to finish anywhere but at the goal.
"A Handicapped can figure only upon
facts, and II an animal that has been
working indifferently suddenly comes
10, without publicly exhibiting this I'M
provement, or II an animal has been
trained in distant or unknown pastures,
he will not form part OF his compu-
tations.
Perfect handicapping, as stated be-
fore. has its advantages II properly APP
Piled. If the handicapper's prime choice
ia the public choice, then he should De
discarded, and he must look UP the
contender, and II sufficiently ana safe-
ly removed from the bunch behind MIN
the contender will pay more for place
than the favorite to win.
"If the contender or any other FAC
tor but his prime factor poses N the
position as public fayorite, then Is the
time to play the handicapper'S prime
factor. But in no case is IL advisable
to play either the contender or any
other but the prime factor to win.
A Chicago citizen who occasionally
has business AZ the Navy Department
in Washington says II is a great relief
TO find at the head OF that bureau
man who Is not a lawyer. Il was there
last week." he says. having occasion
to ask Mr.. Morton some questions,
and he gave me direct answers and
satisfactory answers. They were not
eouehed In legal terms and hedged 50
thoroughly that they did not mean
anything. The government stands IN
need OF more business men In the cabi-
net and In other official positions. Men
who are not afraid 70 decide things
are the crying need OF public ofaces."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-07-17

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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-07-17

We have on hand a case of one Of the
best known I2Hc Cambrics in short
pieces, I5to 80 yards. On accout of goods
being put up in this way they are sold
under a different name, and the price is
&C. The only difference is the name.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-07-17

A few pairs of those choice California
Blankets are left after the rush of Friday.
To close these out, the knife has been
put deeperinto these already cheap prices.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-07-17

You may not need this now. It VIII
pay you to buy and hold for tine Fall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26

Of age. He born in the regulation wigwam
fifteen miles east Of Phoenix. His fathers name
was James Red Milky Way Untl Lancisco was
twelve years OF age he lived the Carct-ec lie OF
the savage boy tempered only by occasional con-
tact with Spanish "GreaseTs' and McXicans At the
age Of twelve however. his father placed him in
the government school at Phoenix where no re-
mained until leaving for MS present position with
The Mutual Life. At this school over so Indians
some geo OF which girIs-rcceive their education
from the United States. The Indians are OF mixed
The age limit IS from five TO twenty-Oue. all being
required 10 leave At the latter age.
Lancisco rapidly adopted the language and Gus
toms OF civilization. Knowing no language but his
own when he entered the school IN less than on"
year he able 10 speak fair English. and nj
present speaks with but a slight accent. He TOOK
active in affairs at the school playing right
halfback the second" football team, and being
promoted in the school band from base drummer
and Cymbal man TO the dignity OF E-Aat bass horn
ana a trombone In less than two months. IL
also proficient IN oratory IN which he won
the first prize Immediately before leaving the
school.
Lancsco leaves IN the West family consisting
brothers and a half-sister His father still
tinues IN the tribal condition. and speaks nothing
but Pima and little Spanish
LancsCo IS well pleased with the East. and espH-
cially with his good fortune In having obtained
position with the Oldest American insurance
company and the largest in the world.
Special appropriateness f. added to his employ
ment by The Mutual Life. in view OF the fact that
tins company's emblem is the well known Indian
head with its characteristic motto. Tho First
American Life Insurance Company"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
NEW CHRLSTY COLORING.
applied by illustrators Fist to Face
of Cabman.

Howard Chandler Chrlsty. who draws large,
lovely girls for books and magazines. was a oe-
PENDANT in tho YorkvilIe police court yesterday
morning together with his friend Charles t. Ham,
cashier of the New-York City Railway Company.
Mr. Christy is known IN Illustrating circles as the
Greater Of a type OF military figure. Yesterday
with the assistance Of his friend. he tried to de-
ve!op a new type Of fighting physiognomy ana TINS
X was which landed him in trouble.
James Cooney a cabman. o. 40 AS West Fifty
second-st.. evidently not Of artistic ternpera-
ment. appeared before Magistrate Whitman as the
complainant against the two men. charging them
with assault. Christy's best color work never
equalled the Iurid effect presented by the claimants
counteuance AS admitted in court by the defend
ants the claimants appearance was entirely due 10
the artistic touches Of ChTisty and his friend
A policeman of the East Twenty-second-st sta
ton testified that trouble occurred early Satur-
dav morning on board the ferryboat New-York.
bound from Broadway. Brooklyn, to East twenty
third-st.. and the fight between the three men
caused great disorder the boat. he SAID and
nearly resulted in a panic.
According TO the cabmans story. Chrlsty ana
Hail. accompanied by Lieutenant Scott OF the
United States Navy, were in an autonoDlIe ne
vas & + Russe of the Produce Exchange The
automobilists. said Cooney. amused themselves ny
his horse try jump into the East River the
only satisfaction he could get was oh 4. up you
joinder, and Chr!sty and Hall pulled him from ms
said. struck him in the face knocking him down
and backing his eyes, ana both men kicked MIN
tered its slip and the ratroilnan jumped aboard ana
Christy and Hall in their defence declared that
the cabman dashed them with his whip, and mat
with whi15s they were Obliged to retal!ate with
their fists Lieutenant Scott corrohorated the story
the assault was justiied and discharged them,
G9oney lett the GoqPtr9om MS face yet TeqGeT
cause Of art You're a regular Christy picture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
THE PRINT CLOTH MARKET.

Try TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE-l
Fall River. Mass. June 25--The present week has
probably been the nghtest in the amount or goods
sold yet recorded. and 1000 pieces Is large esti
mate Of the number sold. While prices are not
firm all of the brokers' report that buyers are feel
ing out the market They also say that. while the
bids received are below the market and are not
accepted by the mills here at the same time, from
the number OF inquiries and the sources from
which they come. middlemen are becoming con-
WINGED that consumers are in need Of goods. and
that when they satisfied that prices have
reached rock bottom there will be a market for
large part OF the surplus stock.
Goods now quoted at price which might 90
a fair one with cotton at st2 to cents pound,
and in order for manufacturers to sell goods at
these figures there must be convincing proof that
cotton from the crop is to be available around
cents a pound. Buyers hopeful that this
price may be reached. and that they will be able
TO purchase goods now in anticipation Of much
lower prices for cotton Those In close touch with
the cotton market do not believe that cotton will
be sold below 1912 cents a pound at any time th!S
coming fall and winter, and IL this prove true an
active market In cloth must develop.
This is the way that the cloth brokers look at the
situation to-day. And the general sentiment -
usually fairly safe one to follow. the clola
brokers are the first TO know the needs of buyers
and are good judges OF the probable action OF the
market The market is dull with cloth selling on
the old basis OF ga cents for regulars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
NEARLY Persisted IN DEATH VALLEY.

Marvel. Cal. Juno 25-Henry Deong and Her
man Gouldberg have arrived from the Death Val
ley region with the news of tho narrow escape OF
a party Of prospectors from death on the desert
by thirst and starvation. They were returning
from the region Of the Furnace Creek mines. where
they had been prospecting trip. and
attempting to reach Needles when they lost their
way. After wandering for many hours IN the
desert they were discovered by Delong and Gould
berg by the merest chance. A packhorse belonging
to the prospectors had strayed away from the
party and. crazed with thirst. had wandered into
the camp OF Delong and Goudberg. The men at
once took up the trail. suspecting some accident
and following it until the next morning found tho
party of five prospectors Kingston Peak in
a desolate and barren region. All the men were
exhausted. Some OF them delirous and ono
or them had already become unconscious and had
been carried by his companions for a considerable
distance. The party had been without food or
water for many hours. They We're conveyed to
Ivanpah Valley. where their sufferings were re-
lieVed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
ENJOTNS POLICE WATCH.
Gaynor Stops Guards Set OUer
BOacerg Resort.

Supreme Court Justice Gaynor has issued another
Injunction against the police for maintaining sur
VIGILANCE places where they suspect the law is
being violated. This one is directed against Cap
tain McDermott of the Fifth-st station, Man
haitian. enjoining him temporarily from keeping
his men stationed in front OF the Dry Dock Hotel.
at Third-st. and the Bowery. The captain is
ordered to show cause why July the injunction
should not be made permanent. Commissioners Nc
Adoo is much agitated over tho restriction Of the
powers OF the police. and has requested Corpora
ton Counsel Delany TO fight the injunction.
II is said that Captain McDermott has had tho
place watched since last March. and that his men
have kept away patrons by warning them that the
place might be raided. This case is similar that
where Captain Burns. OF the Church-st. station,
was permanently enjoined from keeping police
men in Peter HRle's cafe, at Washington and Full
ton sts Manhattan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
TAUGHT RABBITS TO FIGHT DOGS.
No Protection Now Needed for Warren
Which Had Been Raided.

Morristown y. J., juno 25-That rabbits can
fight has been demonstrated by Patrick O'Keece.
OF Phoenix-ave., who has trained a pair OF them
10 give battle to the most ferocious dogs in that
neighborhood. O'Keefe some time ago thought ne
would start a warren He had bad luck as long
before they reached the age OF maturity dogs
broke into the Enclosures and played havoc with
the rabbits.
OKeefe believes that any kind OF an animal can
be trained 10 fight for fits life. Acting on this
theory he took two young Belgian hares and from
an early age inculcated into their brains the
methods by which they could defend themselves
and defeat other four-footed beasts. He taught
them 10 fight. and. not alone to defend them
selves. but 10 look for a fight when none was in
sight. As consequence he now has large
buck rabbits go ferocious that they give battle to
and rOut all the dogs in that OF the CITY.
Not canine Of any breed build IN that vicinity
now dares come within sight OF the O'Keefe home
cfnr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
POSSE AFTE1 NIGHT HUNT LOST MAN.
Bloodhounds Tracked Men in Feud War and
Warrants Were Issued.

Louisville. June "a dispatch to-day from Jack
son KY, says that the posse headed by Sheriff
Callahan. which has bSen the trail OF the man
who Is supposed 20 have shot and killed Mack
White from ambush, followed their man during
the night hut lost him at Oakdale. Sheriff Gala
han thinks the fugitive secured a horse there. A
report that two OF the Sherifrs posse have been
shot IN a battle is erroneous.
Judge Callahan at Jackson to-day Issued war
rants for the arrest Of James and Cass Salyers on
the charge OF numbering White. The bOodhounds
on the with the posse ran into the SAVERS
home and 1uInped-OpOn the bed, and this prompted
the posse to ask for the warrants Both Salyerees
have disappeared and are said 10 have gone away
on horseback
Lexington. ky. June 25.-Captain V. @. AIukin
owner OF the dogs that tracked the assassin OF
White. in Breathitt County has arrived in Lexing-
ION with his animals. He said a man named Shot
Is also suspected and warrant viii be Issued for
him, He met Millikin at the station and was one
OF the pursuing posse. AS as ne saw the dogs
strlke a iran he left the posse and went through
the mountains. II IS believed that he warned the
Salyers. Nothing more OF him, There IS
no truth in a story that Sheriff Callahan's men
were surrounded and attacked by the Cockril
crowd Callahan was in Frankfort az the time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
WOMEN HURT IN TROLLEY PANIC.
One Burned as Fuse Blows 0ut-The Other
Knocked from Open Car.

In slight panic following the blowing out of
fuse in a Gates-ave. trolley car. at Fulton and
Orange SITS, Brooklyn. yesterday afternoon two
women were injured They were Mrs. Alice Muir
ply, forty-five years old. OF No. l7S Carlton-ave
and Mrs Leonard Hatfield, thirty-eight years old
OF No. AS Gates-ave. Both women were attended
by Ambulance Surgeon Adams. OF the Brooklyn
Hospital. and then taken TO their homes.
The car which was one OF the ordinary open va
Hety, was crowded. and when the fuse exploded
ana sheet OF flame shot up from the controller
boA everybody made q rush 20 get out. Half
s sh bruises Mrs Murphy, who was pushed of
me step, had her right kneecap fractured Mrs
Hatneld. who was the front seat, was slightly
burned about the head and had her hair snged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
FEATHERSON MAY QUIT.
annoyed Over Staten Island Ferry
ActiOn-GrOutS Course.

Since the announcement that Controller
CIRCUITS opposition to the Sinking Fund Commits
sion paying more than 100000 for the Staten
Island Ferry terminal at st. George has forced
the city to condemnation proceedings to acquire
the property there have been persistent rumors
that Maurice Featherson, Commissioner Of
Docks and Ferries, would soon resign that office
Mr. Featherson, it is said. is hurt over the re-
lection Of his appraisal Of the value Of the prop
erty. He was told TO go ahead and conduct the
negotiations. and then the price reported by
him CS525. 900 was rejected by the Sinking Fund
Commission. owing to Controller CIRCUITS persist
ent opposition the law requiring that the prop
erty to be acquired only by unanimous vote
of the commission. Mr. Featherson was out of
the city yesterday and could not be asked about
the rumors.
It is said that there is a possibility OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad abandoning the
operation of the ferry. This course would prob
ably deprive Staten Islanders Of a regular means
of reaching Manhattan Island. The track of the
Staten Island ferry is more dangerous than that
of any other, because it goes straight across the
bay and crosses the path OF many large vessels
A serious accdent'might wipe out all the assets
Of the company in damages. and this considera-
ton, 1t is said impels the railroad company to
think Of giving up the ferry route.
Mayor Mcclellan is much annoyed by the
delay in the purchase Of the ferry terminal. He
is anxious to record among the achievements of
his administration the establishment Of i'm
proved transit service for Staten Islanders and
the institution Of q municipal ownership scheme
such as this one. He fears that the cOndemna-
ton proceedings will delay the requirement of
the ferry beyond his term of office. This con-
sideration however it is said, does not appeal
to Controller Grout.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
WHITE WINGS HEALTHY.
Less than ! Per Cent Haze Tabercu-
Iosis, II Is Found.

The medical examination OF Street Cleaning
Commissioner Woodbu-y's force OF five thousand
white Wings has finally been completed with
ratifying results. While TIE tables have not yet
been worked out. = was announced yesterday that
less than per cent OF the fOrce was troubled with
tuberculosis and that with few Of the AFFLICTED was
she disease far advanced that It would be neces-
gary TO send thcEl 10 the Adirondacls 10 rest
TIE consumption scare IN the Street Cleaning
Department came 250ut two months ago when the
departments doctors discovered that more than %
per cent % those who applied for sick leave We're
suffering from the dread white plague. BY the
time The news reached TIE public II had taken
growth and the etRteuents were made that a
quarter OF the entire street cleaning force had con-
sumption The men became alarmed for their
own safety. thinking that their work must be
particularly dangerous
Commissioner Woodbury. promptly ordered an ex-
animation. md called Health Commissioner
Darlington Tor assistance Every man In the
force has been thoroughly examined IN the last
month. the reporting IN sections at the diff
isrent stables and yards. The examination was
a most thorough one. and included all diseases
The tables being worked out and VIII be
published shortly in detailed to the Mayor.
Yesterday Commissioner Woodbury. completed
the general inspection ot the force which has been
under way for two weeks. This inspection IS held
TWO or three times a year. and has TO do with
their uniform and general appearance II shows
that the force was never in better condition. The
Commissioner is greatly pleased with The result OF
the medical inspection. and the men are much re-
Neved. They still working or plan for a re-
lief and pension fund. told exclusively in
The Tribune a few weeks The superin-
tendents say the force is as healthy as any other
body OF men IN NeW-YOrk and less liable to accl-
can see reason why relief and pension fund
could not be operated with success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
sWAYsE HAD PLANNED TRAGEDY.
Letter Thought to Show That He Intended
Murder and Suicide.

Detroit June 25.-That Charles Swayse intended
to kill Miss Ele Alvord when he asked her TO meet
him at the insurance office in the Chamber Of
Commerce. where yesterdays tragedy occurred
and then kill himself. is believed to be proved by
letter which he left for his wife, which was not
made public yesterday. This letter is addressed to
Darling wife and children" and opens by saying:
Forgive me for this last terrible act OF my life
God knows | love you dearly but happy
home is ruined by my own weakness and the plot
ting of malicious enemies.
The letter then tells how friends have failed him
and turned the cold shoulder says that she"
was only q tool in the hands Of his enemies and
concludes with a warning to his wife to be careful
OF any money that comes to her. and asks her to
try teach his little girls think kindly of their
t..ther.
The letter IS dated May 10. and this is taken to
Indicate that SWayse had contemplated for a num-
her Of weeks destroying the woman and himself.
Miss Avord is progressing satisfactorily at the
hospital and is in danger.