Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-23
'THOUSAND-DOL[AR DOG
BREAKS JAIL AT ARCADE
Animal Here for Place in
Bench Sh0W-PIanS ;
for Exhibition.

Chewing his way from the crate in
which he was confined, Sir Arthur, q
bulldog valued at more than $1,000,
sent here from Philadelphia to take
part in the bench show Of the Wash
ington Kennel Club, which opens to-
morrow morning. escaped late yester-
day evening from the Arcade. where
the show is to take place. Sir Arthur,
though having a natural and instinc-
tive dislike for crates, is q sociable
animal, and soon tired OF his own COM
pany. He was picked up by a small
boy on Park road, not far from the
Arcade.
Wagging his stump Of tail. the
bulldog trotted beside the boy for a
few minutes, apparently with every
intention of making friends. The lad
knew Of the coming dog show and
guessed that his prize might have
come from the Arcade. So he steered
Sir Arthur back to his temporary home
almost before the dog realized 1t. Sir
hardly an hour. and his handler did
not know Of his escape until he was
returned.
Dogs of High Degree Listed.
All day scores Of dogs Of high degree
have been pouring into town to be in
readiness for the opening Of the show.
From big st. Bernards to tiny Pomera-
mans, prize winners and prospective win
ners. all the dogs have been placed in the
Arcade. where the benches are rapidly
being put into place. By tonight the hall
will be in readiness for the opening at
10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Judging Of the many classes will start
early tomorrow and will be continued all
day and in the evening, Thursday and
Friday. The slow will open each day at
10 o'clock in the morning and close at
1880 O'Clock at night. The bench show
judging Of the bulldogs will be begun to-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. There are
more dogs Of this breed than any other
In the show and much interest is being
taken In the outcome Of the contests.
There are more than 400 dogs in the
show, and more than fifty breeds will be
represented. including many rare breeds
not shown at the last show given here.
including griffons. Japs, Maltese dogs,
Scotch deerhounds, schipperkes and
Some Of the Judges.
The judges for the show are expected
to arrive here tonight and tomorrow,
morning. They include some Of the best
known dog owners and dog fanciers in
the country. St. Bernards will be judged
by Miss Gertrude Davies of Red Bank, N.
j.: Great Danes by DR.. ]. Fletcher Lutz
Of Glen Rock, Pa; American fox hounds,
John c. Bentley Of Sandy Spring. Md
bulldogs. e. A. Boyer of Germantown,
Pa: Boston terriers, William ]. Green of
Philadelphia: Pomeranians, Miss Ida
Roberts Patton of Philadelphia; all other
breeds. Ben F. Lewis of Lansdowne, Pa.
George F. Foley Of Lansdowne, Pa,
who Is to be superintendent of the show,
has been here for more than a week get
ting ready for the exhibition. Mr.. Foley
has superintended most of the big shows
Of the country.
The bench show committee of the
Washington Kennel Club consists OF
Emory M. Wilson,, chairman; John F.
Slaven, Edward A. Conroy and Charles
A. Watson, secretary.
At a meeting Of the club in the clubs
offices In the Evans building, yesterday
afternoon, the following new members
were elected: Irving H. Munford Of The
Plains, Va, p. j. Stuebener, Bladens.
burg: Mrs. Charles A. Watson, Mrs. An.
gus McSween. Mrs. w. H. Moses, Dr. D
w. McEnery. Mrs. e. Roy Routt and
Evans Browne. !.