New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-14
DOGS FIGHT FOR BLUES.
B4TTLE Is BLOODLESS.
Nezu Irish Terrier CrO7cned-R'-
uaLrg Keen in Al Glasses.

Bulldog row and Boston terrier alley were
crowded 70 the point OF discomfort again yester-
Cay, on tie second day OF the annual bench
show Of the Westminster Kennel Club in Madi-
son Square Garden. The popularity or THESE
two breeds is a distinct feature Of this year
exhibition The women in particular seem 70
favor .he Boston terriers. and morning, noon
and night the benches where these little fellows
are at home were the centre Of attracnoii untA'
one might almost believe that pink tea was "a
progress. IT is not meant 10 imply that the
eighty-odd other breeds were neglected. as eacl
had its particular admirers. Toy lane and Coule
corners were always full, while the lively ter
riers, the graceful and aristocratic Russian
nvolfhounds the huge mastiffs, the large anu
powerful ST. Demands and the active and intel
lieent French bulldogs had friends enough and
70 spare
It was not a holiday yesterday but TINS seemed
% have little or no effect on the attendance IL
has often been said that the dog is mans pest
and tr1Iest friend and, this being so. man is not
backward in expressing appreciation when the
opportunity presents itself. as a visit TO the
Garden plainly proves. There was raining Oh
among the casual visitors perhaps, but IL was
hardly noticeable. A rough estimate put the at
tendance yesterday al ten thousand persons ano
not one but went home with the fixed resolve TO
heva q dog. n nothing but mongrel. before the
week is out.
There were not what might be called any PAL
ticularly exciting incidents during the Day un-
less tbs efforts Of two Irish terriers 70 chew each
other up and settle once and for all IN the sooo
old fashioned way. the right and title 10 blue
ribbon, could be called such. or course there
were number Of impromptu scraps which
were quickly nipped in the bud. and il was even
said that one little POmeranian took occasion 10
add 20 the record breaking number OF dogs IN
the show. There was plenty TO auluse and en-
terrain however, and the chief incidents, per"
haps. were the coming Of new champion in the
Irish terrier classes IN Donald's Barney; the
friendly rivalry in the show ring between the
collies OF J. Pierpont Morgan and Samuel Inter
rnyer: the sale OF Miss Anna Sands's Pomeran-
fan CHI Naughty Max 10 DIR. Nicholas, Of this
city for q price said 10 be $1,000 and the VIC
tory OF Richard Croker. Jr.s, home bred bull
dog Broadway for the $500 Waldorf-Astoria Cup.
There was the same incessant yelping and bark
ing. but II could hardly be called an incident
NEW IRISH TERRIER CHAMPION.
The new star in the Irish terrier armament
was the feature Of the day. Miss /. R. Donald,
OF New Brighton. Staten Island. showed Don
slds Barney He began by winning in the
novice class and then went right through the
list, taking the coveted blue ribbons the limit
this high estate he had such good ones to beat,
among others. Historian and Oh. Celtic Bad
ger. Historian last year when Celtic
Badger was held up by the customs officials In
transit from Canada, and Celtic Badger has won
ribbon after ribbon heretofore wherever shown.
and was looked on as almost unbeatable. The
newcomer scored over both. however and stands
to-day the best of the breed in this country.
He is practically true 10 type and showed quail
ity from the tip OF his nose to the end of his
tail. In the open class for dogs Celtic Badger
was placed second TO him, while Historian was
only fourth, George il. Thomas getting third
with Endclide Ignite. In the winners class
Celtic Badger was the reserve. Miss Donald was
highly delighted with the success OF her dog,
as well she might be
COLLIE DUEL INTERESTING.
j. Pierpont Morgan and Samuel Untermyer all
but made a clean sweep between them in the
rough collie classes and scored about an even
break In the open and winners classes for dogs
Mr. Morgan with Ormskirk Olympian. a
rather coarse looking fellow, but true to type
he has also won abroad. In the open and win
ners' classes for bitches Mr.. Unterrnyer got the
blues with ParbOld Prunella SIR. Morgan took
The reserve IN these classes with Parbold Purity
NIllle M ntermyer retaliated by earning the
reserve IN the open and winners classes for dogs
with Southport Sculptor. Henry Jarrett showed
good looking puppy. and won the blue I'm this
class with Nellesbourne Leader, but outside OF
this Mr.. Morgan and Mr. Untermyer practically
divided the awards in the other classes IN the
open class for dogs bred in the United States or
allada c. GreYstone Bredalbane won for Mr.
lnierinHer, While IL the open class for dogs
bred by an exhibitor Mr.. Untermyer scored with
t-agstOn Commodore
Another champion was dethroned In the
1lsses for old English sheepdogs. This inter
citing breed, made famous by Bob son Of Bat
Tie, made a strong showing this year. James A
be wi Cla
Win Dolly Gray, which was imported only q
week ago Al n cost said 10 be $1,000. She had
been CARRYING everything before her I'm England
huu continued her winning career here. She Is
almost a perfect type Of the breed and an i'm
pnoNement over her father, Stylish Boy which
won last year and showed against her vester-
day Another son OF Reginald 9. Eanderbilt's
stylish Boy was successful in the open class 49,
dogs and reserve TO Dolly Gray In the winners
class lie was also recently imported a cost
OF $500
BOSTON TERRIERS POPULAR.
The Boston terriers We're judged among others
yesterday and w. J. Green. on whom the deli
cate task rested of awarding the coveted blues
had his hands full. More dogs were entered in
this class than any other and there We're no less
than twenty classes to be passed on, TO say moth
ing of twenty-seven specials There were heard
many expressions Of disappointment and disgust
when some favored specimen was overlooked ns
was thought but the awards were made with
the greatest care. and met with general ap-
proyeL These little fellows were handled bv
women in most cases and they made a brave
showing. y. J.. Heywood's Fosco won the open
class Tor dogs between seventeen and twenty
two pounds, and took the blue also in the win
s2ers' class Myron w. Robinson's Oh. Sports
man got the reserve in this class, both being
placed over RevilO Peach, owned by John c.
sullivan. Revilo Peach, Il viii De remembered
was placed second 10 Eastover Launcelot last
year. which called forth the protest OF a fake
"a, on the last named. Eastover LaunceIot is
now dead. having been killed IL Is said in ;
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