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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-06-15
NEBRASKA ANIMAL
HALF DOG. HALF BEAR
Remarkable Prodigy Of Nature Puzzle
TO Western ZOOIOeiSts.

eSSA~
to Western biologists.
Half bear. half dog, a remarkable
prodigy Of nature, has been brought
to the city from Nebraska by l Pinter.
It is the only known example Of the
crossing of the dog and bear families,
hitherto considered by zoologist so
distinct and separate that they could
not possibly be brought together.
Teddy is the name of the hybrid
His mother was a common stray dog
of North Platte. Neb., a little bigger
than a Scotch terrier and of the same
general build and color. Father bear
has never been seen. The dam gave
birth TO litter of five of the strange
puppies, but four were born dead.
The creature is now IL months old
and weighs about thirty-ive pounds,
but looks much heavier. At first sight
the animal gives the impression Of 4
peculiar kind Of dog, although on clos
er examination the bear peculiaritics
are more evident. The ears are long
and dropping like those Of a spaniel
the tail is also that Of a spaniel. The
eyes are large and have the mild.
doglike expression. A bear has short,
outstanding earS, a stub-tail, never
more than a couple of inches long,
and the eyes are small and quite IF
ferent in expression and the manner
they are set in the head.
But the bear hump is very pain
above the hindquarters. The legs are
bear paws, thick as a mans arm and
short, with pads that will in time
make an impression similar TO the
human foot, and the claws are long.
Teddy has never been heard { bark,
but will occasionally give a modest
bears growl. In habits he is more
like a bear than a dog, lying down
on his side like Bruin instead of up
right, as is the fashion in the canine
world. He always lies down TO ear
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-06-15
BLUE AND GRAY Is LUCKY
Draws No. 5 Course in
Poughkeepsie. Regatta-Ioeaf Col
legians Will be Between. Cornell and
Pennsylvania in Four-Nile Race.
The Drawings.
Especial to Washington Post.)


=, New York, June s.-The drawings
for positions in the intercollegiate re-
lgatta on the Hudson June % were an
Inounced today. Following the sugges-
Ition made by Francis S. Banges. OF the
board Of stewards, the courses have
been moved farther out in the river.
THE courses numbered l. 2 and 3 are
under the second arch Of the Pough-
Ikeepsie Bridge, near the Highland
shore. The other three are under the
third arch. This helps TO ~equalize
Conditions, and the crews closer in
shore are not now under such a dis
as they have been in years
Ipast.
/, The drawings follow:
Varsity fours-Cornell, |; Columbia,
Z; Syracuse, 8; Pennsylvania, 4; Wis
j~consin, 3.
Freshmen eights-Columbia, /; Sy-
I~racuse, 2: Cornell. 3; Pennsylvania, 4;
WISCONSIN, ).
VARSITY eights-Syracuse, l; Column
jbia, 2; Wisconsin,, 8: Cornell, l.;
IGeorgetown, 5: Pennsylvania, s.
1t is interesting to note that Wis
is carded as a starter in the
freshmen Fights, as well as in the
ifours and varsity Fights. 1t is the
time in q great many seasons that
WISCONSIN has started a freshman crew.
The Wisconsin freshmen won the
trace a great many years ago, but
conditions have been such that the
IWesterners have been unable to send
Ia first class crew since that time, This
gives five starters in this race
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-06-15
Iron Bridge Over Lumber River.

An effort is being made TO have
and Robson counties TO put
Ian iron bridge across Lumber river at
Fair Bluff. The old wooden bridge
is badly in need of repairs, in
fact will have to be almost made
in a short while, and ii is hoped
that the authorities of Columbus and
|Robeson may see their way clear TO put
lin the iron instead Of another wooden
TO be constantly demanding re-
pairs. The iron bridge would certainly
|be cheapest in the long run.-Chad-
Trucker.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-06-15

Georgetown is especially fortunate
Ito draw No. 5 course in the four-mile
race for the varsity Fights. The cour-
les are numbered from the shore on the
Highland side n the farther out the
|crews are the greater the advantages
from favorable conditions Of
wind n water. The fact that George
town is between Cornell and Pennsyl-
|vania is also likely to greatly assist the
Blue and Gray eight, as the Ithaca and
Philadelphia crews his season are es-
|pecially strong, and they are expected
ito set the pace throughout the race
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to live under a debauchae - 2 txrana
but to be ruled by a busyboiY Is more
Post.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-21
CLAIRvoYANTs.
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The Occult Wonder.

Always consult the best; it is the cheapest
in the end.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-21

SPECIAL MEETING Of the Austrian a
Benevolent Society VIII be held at kes%>A
King SolOmon's Hau. 1879 Fillmore HffLIS5
st. THURSDAY Nov. 22 1906. At Hk94K
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the dissolution Of said society and consolidat-
ing with the Austrian Military and Benevolent
Association and all other business that may
come before the society. Fine Of one dollar
viii be strictly enforced for mona tendance.
J. W. STASEART. President.
DR. W TOLL. Secretary
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FOR purpose Of attending the funeral of our
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hers are requested 10 be present BY order
of the president
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
TWOCUPS FOR RACES

The officers of the Eastern Yacht club
received yesterday at Marblehead a cable
message from Admiral Barandon, chair
man OF tft racing committee OF the I'M
sperial Yacht club OF Germany. stating that
arrangements for the international races
for small yachts. TO be held OFF Marble
head next September. practically have
been completed. The races will be
sailed under the joint auspices OF the
Eastern Yacht club and the German
club. The Germans viii send over boats
to compete for cup. and the American
yachts Will be the defenders
The cup Is to be offered by the Eastern
Yacht club and will be known as the
Roosevelt cup. President Roosevelt having
agreed TO stand as its sponsor
In the message from Admiral Baran-
don IL was also announced that Emperor
William has offered cup to be sailed
for In a series of return races. TO be held
at Kiel in 1907.
The defending yachts at the Marble
head races will not be limited to crafts
owned by members OF the Eastern Yacht
club. Invitations will be issued to the
various clubs along the Atlantic coast
and Great Lakes requesting that the best
yachts enter the elimination races to be
sailed off Marblehead in August. The
boats making the best showing in these
races will be selected to defend the Roose-
welt cup
Capt. Hebbinghaus, naval attache at the
German embassy at Washington. has been
particularly active I'm arranging the details
OF the races
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15

Folwell occurred. each receiving the samo
number OF votes on each ballot. Another
attempt To hold an election will be made
next Wednesday
The remaining semi-hnal match In tho
squash championship OF the Harvard club
was played yesterday afternoon. w. A.
NJ. Burden defeated j. II. Hunt I'm an ex-
ira game match. 15-l2. Sis and 1910
The winner will meet A. l.. Devans, Jr,
for the title either tomorrow or Saturday.
Eddie Tancel. permanently suspended
from the Amateur athletic union, signal
lied entrance into professional ranks by
scoring a clean knockout over Jack Ra-
mond In the fourth round OF a scheduled
six-round battle. Tancel put up n great
fight. and there was never time the
Milwaukee man, who outweighed and
outstretched him. stood a chance to win
Paddy Minnahan. manager OF Kid
Goodman. states that the Ghetto cham
pion will take a good rest after his fight
with Cote tonight. The matchmaker of
the Lincoln club tried yesterday TO
match Goodman against Matty Baldwin
but Minnahan would not listen TO him.
An effort will be made to get Rouse
OBrien ~ meet Baldwin next month.
Honey Melody who has n hard contest
to till when he meets Terry Martin at
Pythian rink. Chelsea, Monday night. is
training hard I'm Charlestown. Martin is
training in Cambridge. Some good judges
say that Martin may surprise the local
followers OF the game when he meets
Melody. Martin is giving away weight.
but he is nevertheless confident that he
will be adjudged the winner.
The fact that Abe Attell who Is To
meet Jimmy Walsh for the featherweight
championship at Pythian rink. Chelsea.
Feb. %. will have TO weigh 122 pounds az
the ringside I'm boxing costume is not
worrying Attell in the least. He is train
ing with Honey Melody in Charestown.
He feels confident OF making the weight
and being strong. He was below weight
yesterday and did but little training. as
he feared getting too low. Walsh. who
needs but little training. has got into good
shape for his fight with Johnny Reagan.
and did light work at Steve OlDonnells
yesterday. Although Attell is rated as a
high class boxer. Walsh is confident that
he will be the next holder OF that title.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
ELEMENTS NOT
ALONE To BLAME
FOR THE WRECK

Seattle, Wash. Feb. l5.-For the first
time since the Valencia investigation has
been in progress, testimony was intro
duced yesterday. which tended TO show
that causes other than the elements were
responsible for Capt Johnsons overrun-
ming his course and wrecking the steamer.
Frank G. Bunker, who had been re-
called, testified I'm answer to questions by
United States District Attorney Frye.
that, as he watched the men hauling I'm
the lead line, IL became entangled with
the log line. and several minutes elapsed
before the log line could Zoe heaved over
board. The ships progress was then kept
by one OF the officers. who stood with a
watch in his hand.
When the log had finally been east oy er
the side, the officers called out 10 the
quartermaster to Mark down Two miles"
the distance supposed to have been
Travelled while the men were untangling
the lines. Bunker also testified that when
the log line was thrown over, IL was still
snarled and tangled
He saw one OF the sailors haul In the
log take cap or something of It, pour
oil into the troler. and then heave IL
overheard. forgetting TO replace the cap.
Bunker added that the sailor, who had
apparently forgotten 10 replace the cap,
again hauled in the log and placed it in
proper shape.
At the afternoon session witnesses were
examined with regard 10 the doings of
the steamers Salvor and Caesar. which
went from Victoria to assist the Valencia
but which failed TO accomplish their
work. Capt. j. II. Trouo was empha tic
I'm his evidence that no signs of life were
seen from the Salvor on the wreck and
that the Caesar reports similarly. He
says no communication was had with the
Queen. lie says he believed the people
would have been drowned by being
dragged through the water in breeches
buoy.
Capt. Harris OF the Salvor was positive
il was impossible for the Salvor boats 10
get to the wreck. Even with a properly
manned lifeboat he did not think aid could
have been given from sea.
Capt Campbell, who was on the tug
Caesar, testified that when the Caesar
spoke the Queen IL was their impression
she intended TO stand by all right. II
they had known there were people on the
wreck he did not believe the tug could
have approached nearer or accomplished
the rescue.
p. +. Bulen of the Salvor gave similar
testimony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
THE WORLD OF SPORTS

lon and Murphy OF the National league,
foregathered for discussion. An agree
ment was reached on several changes
which both leagues adopted, but the much
agitated and considerably disliked foul
strike rule stays.
The National agreement provides that
rules adopted by the committee OF six
shall be used by national agreement
leagues
After the adoption Of minor change
regarding the calling of a strike for the
sake OF charity, section / OF rule Al, deal
ing with balls batted outside the
ground" was amended.
The American league Will meet again
today.
Most OF the time at the National league
powswow at the Victoria hotel was taken
UP with discussing the leagues affairs.
a comprehensive, but not elucidating, de-
scription.
There was a report regarding uniform
tickets for all grounds, but no action
was taken. The National leaguers pres
ent were: President Pulliam. John I.
Brush and Fred Knowles OF New York,
A. III. Soden and w. III. Conant OF Boston.
w. II. Shettsline and D. i. Reeves of
Philadelphia G. r. Ebbetts and III. w.
Medcus of Brooklyn. Barney Dreyfuss
and w. II. Locke OF Pttsburg, August
Hartman OF ilnCNnnall I, W. MHl lpiy VI
Chicago and Frank r.. Robinson OF St
Louis.
The national board OF arbitration or
the minor leagues assembled at the Hotel
Imperial and settled a number OF dis
putes. claims. etc, having 10 do with
players. There were applications for
membership from the South Michigan
league and the Inter Michigan league.
Both had Kalamazoo and Jackson on
their circuit. Protection was granted TO
the South Michigan league, with the fol-
lowing circuit Kalamazoo, Jackson, Mt
Clemens Tecumseh, Battle Creek and
Charlotte The Inter-Michigan league
must fe a new application leaving out
the two cities named.
Wild Conroy ran over from Camden to
talk with his boss. Clark Griffith. Con-
ME said he had not signed yet, but that
the terms OF HIS contract were all right
and that he would sign soon. Harry
Howell. Fielder Jones Catcher Spencer,
Howard Earle. Billy Murray A. c. Buck
enberger. Hugh Duffy, Patsy Donovan,
Jack Dunn. George Davis and Manager
Frank Of New Orleans were other base
ball men on deck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
NOW IN LEAGUE

The announcement that the Pan-Ameri-
cans and the management OF the Fall
River Athletic grounds have buried the
hatchet, and the Pans have decided TO
join the Interstate association Football
league. was received with great JOY at
Fall River yesterday. With the Rovers,
Howard Bullough and j. & p. Coats
teama. there are now four first-class
teams in the league. This decision on the
part OF the Pans was made at the meet
ing OF the delegates representing the Row
ers. Howard -Bullough and j. & Il. Coats
teams. held in Fall River Tuesday night.
c. c. Murphy Jr., represented the Pons.
Manager Howarth was present. repre-
senting the Rovers. and also In his ca
pacity as president OF the league. L. l.
Holden and Harold Crook. managers OF
the Fall River Athletic ground. and rep
resentatives OF the Rhode Island teams
were present.
Mr.. Murphy informed the managers that
the Pan-Amerieans had reconsdered their
determination not 20 play in the league
and that for the best interests of the
game they had decided TO accept the
same terms as the other teams in the
league The Pans were then voted into
the league and they will play their first
league game Saturday on the FallRiveI
grounds with the j. & Il. Coats team as
their opponents.
with the Pans in the game the inter
est I'm football will increase n good 81
per cent Fall River will now be repre-
tsented In the League by the Rovers and
Pans. while the honor OF Rhode Island
will be upheld by the Howard Bullough
and Coats teams.
The old spirit OF rivalry will also be
seen between the Rovers and Pans. Al
though the Pans, at the frst OF the sea-
son. were conceded to have the strong
est team OF players either In Fall River
or Rhode Island, the Rovers have devel'
open wonderfully In the last six weeks
and are now playing a game which vii
make the international champions hustle
for all they are worth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
REAL EVIDENCE
Of UPRISING
IS LACKING

Washington, Feb. 15.-The state depart
ment Is in receipt OF many communica-
tions by every mail from friends OF Amer
leans in China asking for the basis OF
the reports attributed TO the department
10 the effect that there is great danger
on an anti-foreign uprising.
Consequently there has been careful
scrutiny of the long dispatches that have
come by mail and telegraph from the de-
partments representatives in China the
substance OF which will be made public.
according to the present intention of the
officials
Meanwhile 1t may be stated that while
there is much disparity I'm the consuls'
reports, owing probably 10 the existence
Of different conditions in the north and
south Of China. the general purport of
the advices is that there has been great
Interference with American trade by the
boycott, but that there Is lack OF tangible
evidence OF an uprising.
Even as far south as the Straits settle
ments, outside of China proper, Il Is re-
ported. a Chinaman would teopardze his
very life II he offered for sale or pur-
chased an American sewing machine
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
TROTTIAG CONGRESS MEET

The National TrottiuE association at its
23d biennial congress. held yesterday at
New York, made many important changes
In It's rules 20 govern the trotting turf for
the coming year. About 900 members at
tended the session. The members of the
rulc' committee Included William Rus
sen Allan 81 Pittsncld. Mass J. VI. John.
son of Calais. Me. and William NJ Coch-
er ~ Hartford. Conn
The adoption OF a new rule TO prevent
drivers or riders from rcsorting 10 the
use Of watch while On a race led 20 an
animated discussion. bat was finally
adopted by a vote % - 90 8
Another new rule in relation 90 drivers
and riders which was adopted was as foi-
lows:
"A driver or rider cannot Dc expelled
from the National Trotting association for
the non-payment % entries. except where
be Is The nominator or owner OF the
horse"
On the recommendation of the rules
committee. q rule was adopted allowing
any circuit ~ tracks 81 five or more
members to have So own board Of stew
ards. whose rulings will be supreme m
Instances Affecting that particular cir.
cult
The question OF having licensed starters
at the race meetings throughout the coun-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
THE MEXICAN SERENADERS
AT CAL VARY BAPTIST CHURCH

At the Calvary Baptist church last
evening under the auspices of the Cali
vary Baptist Institute there was given
another OF the series ( high class enter
tainments, when the Mexican Serenaders
appeared.
Added to their ability as entertainers.
and in way equally as delightful. were
the costumes, picturesque and imminent
ly descriptive OF the land OF sunshine,
cigarettes and enamoratas. The cos
TUNES might be said 10 be one Of the
features Of the entertainment, i'm their
dark velvet texture and gaudy trimmings
of red silk and tassils, and gold spangles,
topped off by light sombreros. without
which a man is really not Mexican.
The. entertainment was one OF the regu-
lar course being given through the win
ter. and. despite the disagreeable weather,
the audience room was comfortably
packed. Those came had no occasion
to regret their acts, for as entertain
ments the excellence OF the series appears
to grow by process OF arlthmetical pro-
gression. that is. each one is better than
the one preceding
Every member OF the company last
evening was an artist I'm himself and
every number rendered was artistic.
Owing 10 the pleasing nature Of the selec-
tions and the genrous rsponse to encores.
the program was considerably heightened.
The members Of the company were VIII
liam A. Cole, director and banjoist. man.
dolin and musical disks; Il. H. Foley.
banjo and mandolin soloist and vocalist:
Carlo Carclotto. mandolin soloist banjo
and trick violnist. Walter Vreeand.
Xylophone and guitar soloist and accom-
panist; Ronelth Adams Knapp. reader.
Among the best features were Miss
Knapps character impersonations.
The program was as follows: THE
Serenaders." overture: "Pique Dame"
two mandolns. mandola and guitar:
xylophone solo. "Massas I'm De Cold Cold
Ground" Walter Vreeland: reading. He
Let Them Know" Miss Knapp: banjo
solo GYPSY Rondo,' p. II. Foley; man
dolin solo. selections from Norma" Car
10 Carciotto: the Serenaders, Around the
Hen Coop" banjo. guitar and traps:
molonogue i'm costume. AN Irish Moth
er." Miss Knapp; Serenaders, Spanish
Serenade," mandolin. mandola and guitar:
Mexican musical disks, Alice Where Art
Thou?' w. 4. Cole; the Serenaders. two
step march, The Magnet" banjos and
guitar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-15
BROWN DEFEATED

Williams defeated Brown last night in
Lyman Gymnasium % 10 10, but despite
the score the game was exciting The
team which the Massachusetts boys put
on the floor Is considered one OF the fast
est in the country, and the reorganzed
Brown quintet did we'll TO prevent n rum
away race. Williams gained many points
by accuracy In goals from fouls. Neild
the veteran player scoring eight points
on throws from fouls. Up to the last 10
minutes OF play each team had thrown
about the same number OF goals from the
floor
The vigorous defensive play Of the Will
liams guards coupled with nervousness
on the part OF Brown forwards. accounts
for the scarcity OF the home teams bas-
kets The home team seldom had such n
good chance TO tally. for the visitors for
wards stuck 10 their men like grim death
Williams scored but two baskets in the
FIRST half Colwell and Gardner turning
the trick on easy shots.
In the second period Williams set an
even faster pace than In the initial one,
and Brown apparently was used up to-
ward the end. In the last 20 minutes of
play sensational features were furnished
Neild and Colwell.
Pryor and Schwartz played the strong
est game for Brown, and were the chief
factors in upholding Browns interests.
Before the game Pawtucket High schol
defeated English High 40 to IL in an In
| terscholsstic League contest.
The summary OF the college game:
WILLIAMS. BROWN
Allen. ]. g........................ z King
Colwel (Capt), r. g..........l T., German
Iower c...................,c., (Capt) Pryor
Gardner. |. f.....................rs e.. Smith
Nelld, r. f.......,.............l. g., Schwartz
Goals from fioor-Colwell 3. Neild 2.