CHAT WITH THE BOXERS
Bomo Information Anent tlio Tortlicoming
leather-Weight Battle.
WHISPERINGS OF THE WHIRLING WHEEL
Tim TrniiU Clmmjilmiftlilp AVIth Trulnrr
anil Trottrr iluni ) llnio Hull On tlio
T.nko nn < l In tlm I'li-lil Tlio SjinrU-
IIHIII'M Knowledge llox.
About the only pugilistic event of any
considerable Importance that Is to take phico
In the near future Is the contest between
Ocorgo Dlxon , the featherweight champion
of the world , and young Qrlffo , the Austra
lian phunom. This has been fixed for Mon
day evening , Juno IS , and will In all prob
ability be held In Boston. There has been
some talk of having the fight come oft In Chicago
cage , but thin Is Impossible. The doors ot
the Windy City are closed ngalnat the
punchers for some tlmo to come. The late
fake between Grlffo and Ike Weir was the
straw that caved In the dromedary's spinal
column , and It qow looks like Boston or
nowhere.
Dlxon has already gone to work and will
bo as fit as conscientious Industry can make
him. Ho undoubtedly realizes that It Is
a hard game he has to go against , and In
tends not to be caught out of condition.
Grlffo , too , knowing that this Is the oppsr-
tunlty of his life , will begin training this
week. The go Is to be for twenty rounds ,
with the privilege ot flvo additional rounds
In case the rcferco Is unable to decide who
has the best of It. It Is quite probable ,
however , that twenty rounds will bo suf
ficient , for It will undoubtedly be a hurrl-
cano fight from start to finish. Limited
round contests have been found to be about
the right thing In Boston. They appar-
parently do away with the objection
that exists against finish fights , and
yet gives entire satisfaction to
the patrons of the ring. When men arc
fighting on the level , In ninety-nine ! cases
out of a hundred , one or the other Is able to
demonstrate his superiority , to nn bxtcnt ,
anyway , to Justify a decision , Twenty
rounds , too , should bo abundant' for almost
any boxer to make use of all his science ,
strategic powers and endurance. After that
length of tlmo almost any light takes on
an objectionable form.
Lot the contest result as It may , It should
prpvo ono of the most interesting battles
of modern times. Dlxon's wonderful suc
cess within the magic circle is well known
nnd fully appreciated by nil lovers of the
spbrt. Orlffo's true gauge still remains nn
uncertain quantity In this country , but be
bos Bottled one question by his meetings with
Lavlgne , Weir. Grlllln and Murphy , and
that la that he Is a top-sawyer In any
land. It must be remembered , however ,
that the antipodean met his quartet nt
catch weights , a great factor In the out
come In each case , but with Dlxon ho will
bo compelled to get down to 120 pounds.
If ho can do this , nnd there are many who
doubt it , It will unquestionably ultcr his
form and' ' put n clog In his speed. A man
who can fight well and handy at 338 must
surely labor under disadvantages when ho
comes to take off eighteen pounds. At all
times Grlffo haa shown that ho
has nn almost perfect knowledge
ot the great game ot hit , stop and
got away. Ho Is the stlffcst kind of a
puncher , especially with his left , a splendid
calculator , and as clover on his feet as he
Is with hla head. Hut the conditions under
which he has made all of his so-called fights
hero must not bo overlooked. According to
ono of the pugilistic savants , form In fight
ing , as In everything else , Is comparative.
Form , so far. shows that In the feather
weight class George Dlxon Is without a peer.
Ho has whipped all men opposed to him ,
and whipped .men who whipped others who
challenged him. What ho may do with
Grlffo remains to bo seen.
Grlffo Is certainly a dangerous customer
even for Dlxon , but I shall not attempt any
predictions. It ho whips the cottqe-huod
champion I will be considerably surprised ,
anyway. That much I am willing to say.
Griffo Is an abnormal bunch of
gristle , bone , nerve , gall and
Bliiow , and at all times ho looks
llko , the healthiest kind of n welterweight ,
but they say ho can got down to 120 pounds.
Pete Donahue says ho Is very much on the ,
same style ot architecture as the Dig Follow.
His neck measurement Is eighteen Inches ,
and his client must be fully thirty-eight
Inches without expansion. Ho Is brawny ,
Without being really muscular , nnd , us a
matter of fact , ho comes nearer to being a
small edition of Sully than any man ho
knows of.
It Is still evident by the Olympic club's
offer of $ S,000 for the Choynskl-Fitzslmmons
battle that the Molasses City people have
not profited much by experience. If any
sot of sports In the world over had a belly
ful ot extravagance nnd Its attendant re
sults that sot Is surely anchored In New
Orleans. It may be , however , that the
financial and commercial status In the south
Is so much above- that In any other part
ot the country that her people nro dis
posed to bo more liberal and generous with
tlio hog train excursionists. But the trop
ical dead games are not the only ones who
have failed to deduce a lesson from the
annals of Now Orleans. Bob Fltzslmmons
Is In the same boat. Ho ones fought for
$ 10,000 down there and got about $0,000 of
It. That memorable big purse was on paper.
Now ho refuels to meet Choynskl there for
$8.000 whin ho knows that every cent of It
will probably bo forthcoming after the
fight. Fltzslmmons still Is living in an ago
that has past. Ho Is a monkey. Ho thinks
that the day of big purses has not set , al
though ho Is on his uppcrH , and has been
for months , so It Is alleged. lie wants n
$15,000 purse to fight Choynskl , nnd says
ho will not fight for a penny less. The fact
Is , ho doesn't want Joseph Bartlott's game ,
nnd the quicker ' " > tumbles to himself the
better.
In New York the other day Peter Jackson
Bald ; "I am anxious to have this contest
brought about , first , because the public want
It , and second , because , win or lose , It will
be the last fight of my life. I have been
In harness long enough , and recognize the
fact that I can't laat forever. I don't want
to go to the well once too often If I can help
It. Some of the strong , clever , aggressive
youngsters now growing up and ns yet un
known to fame might prove too much for
mo If I remain much longer In the ring , and
I wish to retire gracefully and In good sea
son and embark In another line ot business.
AVhat that business will bo I have not yet
i dHtormlned. Mr. Corbett , too , has an
nounced lib ) Intention of retiring from the
ring nnd entering the theatrical business )
for good after the forthcoming battle. That
Is why the public Is anxious It should take
place , nnd right speedily at that. U will In
all likelihood bo thp last heavyweight cham
pionship battle fought for years. For with
Corbott , Sullivan , Slavln , Mitchell ami your
humble servant out for good , 11 now lot ot
uiplrants for flstlo fame will enter the field
and struggle fiercely for the champion's
ltuir < ! l wreath ' >
And what Is Corbett doing ? Well , Juit
now he la hobnobbing with the Parisians ,
although the frogcatcrs have not a very high
rating. In pugdom and have never been
known to rave or roar over a contest "wld
do mils or de raw tins" either , What your
true Raul wants when It cornea to settling
any little difference with his neighbor Is
a derringer In good order or a slender , nee
dle-pointed rapier , Hut we all know that
Champion Jim Is enjoying the pugilistic pull
of the century , and ho Is right In touch with
tbq gay Purldana , and I don't believe ho.
has given Voter Jackson n thought In a
week. Still , while wo are all proud ot Jimmy
on tub ) sldn , he could lift a cart load of
brick off our hearts It ho would come right
out boldly and declare what he Intends to do
with Peter , anyway , For ono , I do not bo-
llovo for moment ho has the remotest Idea
or fighting him. As matters stand now ,
there | a bat the poorest sort of a show for
such ar. event. The articles of agreement
Digued are already null and void , and a now
agreement must bo entered Into before the
tiK'i ) eur face each other In thn ring.
BANDY O1USWOLD.
City I > avrt Tennis Clmmplon lil | > ,
Three weeks from tomorrow Is the day
rt for the opening of the first tournament
of the ssnson promoted by the Omaha Lawn
Tennis club. It will be open to all residents
of the city , and special attention Is called
to the fact that there Is an event which has
been specially arranged for the benefit of
the ladles. Notice Is given In good time In
order that Intending competitors may select
their partners soon enough to practice with
them before the time for the Competition
comes off. The following circular explains
Itself ;
The annual lawn tennis tournament for
the city championships will be held on the
grounds of the Omaha Lawn Tennis club ,
Twenty-thlid nnd Harney streets , on June
11 , li ! and 13 , play commencing each day at
GHO : p. in.
The events will consist of gentlemen's
singles ( handicap ) , gentlemen's doubled
( handicap ) , and mixed ( ladUs * and gentle
men's ) doubles , the events being played In
the order named. An entrance fee of 25
cents will bo charged for each player In
each event. Valuable prizes will be given
the winners.
Intending competitors should send their
names , accompanied by entrance fees , to the
secretary. Mr. C. H. Young , 1C2J Capitol
avenue , before June 7.
The drawings will take place on Thursday
evening , June 7.
C. 3. CULLINOHAM. President.
P. H. YOUNG , Secretary.
Juno .Hoot IMJ ; t Union Pnrlr.
Clinton H. Urlggs will bo at the head of
a trotting meeting at Union park. Council
muffs , on Juno 2C , 27 nnd 23 , and a com
bination of favorable circumstances will as
suredly make the meeting a rousing one.
In the first place , Mr. Ilrlggs' extensive
acquaintance nnd his popularity among
horsemen will go a long way In Insuring
success. Ho Is a citizen of Omaha , and his
push nnd enterprise In the , trotting horse
Industry has given him n prestige enjoyed
by few local horsemen. In consequence he
will have the aid and encouragement of nil
Interested In the breeding and trotting1 In
terests. Again , the Council Bluffs course
Is one of the beat In the country. H Is
fast , elastic and easily kept In condition ,
nnd horsemen favor It above any other mile
track In the west. Extensive Improvements
have also been made about the grounds
and stands , nnd patrons are guaranteed the
very best of accommodations. With Hrlggs
at the head of the meeting Is an assurance
that Omaha will do her full aharo In the
way of making It n big success.
Besides all this , a most liberal and In
teresting program has been prepared , and
every pledge made will bo fulfilled to
the letter. This la characteristic of Manager
Hrlggs , as all who have had dealings with
htm will readily recognize. He has se
cured the very valuable services of W. P.
McNnlr , one of the cleverest workers In turf
matters In the country , and to him will fall
the general carrying out ot all details , which
Is proof that the Interests of horsemen will
be carefully observed. A full field , fast
time , sure money nnd big crowds will bo
the features of Mr. tlrlggs' meeting , nnd It
Is to be hoped that It will be accorded the
big success It Is entitled to. The entries
will close June 23 , and no bar will enter
against time made after Juno 1. Another
attractive feature to competitive horsemen
will bo the fact that all purses will be paid
from the stand immediately after the deci
sion In each event has been rendered. Fol
lowing will bo found a brief outline of the
three days' program :
No. 1 Free-for-all pace , half-mile dash. $ COO
No. 2 2ir : : > trot . GOO
No. 3-2:25 : trot . . . 800
No. 4 3.00 trot . 00
No. r.-2L'0 : trot . SOO
No. C-2l.Vtrot : . GOO
No. 7 2:10 : pace . SOO
No. 8 2:15 pace . 000
No. Ql'iicIntfouls 1892 (2 ( In 3) . 600
Special to be announced later . 5,000
AH races will be governed by rules of the
American Trotting association , except as
to distance , In which the old rule will np-
ply , nnd all races * to be mile heats , three
In live , except Nos. 1 and 9.
With 1 rottor mill Trainer.
On Wednesday night last twelve palace
stable coaches , containing nearly 160 thor
oughbred running horses , with Jocks , rub
bers and hustlers , passed through this city
enrouto from 'Frisco to New York. The
train nnd Its valuable cargo were the prop
erty of J. H. Haggln , the millionaire turf
man of California.
AVash McCallum , says the Nebraska City
Press , starts from the city Tuesday upon
the racing season with a string of the finest
and best bred , horses which were over shown
here. It Is4 doubtful It four such horaes
ever beford stood up In the city together.
They are : Almol , by Almellto , dam 'by
Henry Clay , a pacer , which Mr. McCallum
thinks will bo nblo to enter the 2:20 : class
before the season is under way , and Clar
ence K , by Charles Caffrey , full brother to
Hobble P , who has a record ot 2:13 : , both
of which are owned by A. J. Kuhlman.
Then there la Aldabyron , by Gulf , 2:1GW : ,
dam by Corsair , by Hamblotonlan 10 , who
la owned by the driver , Wash McCallum , nnd
Dave Host , both of this city. Finally there
Is Kate Leonard , by lied Wllkcs , dam
by Mambrlno Tatchen , a 2-yoar-
old which has already given
great promise of speed. She Is owned by
Hon. M. L. I lay ward and Ed McCallum , and
Is one ot the big string of horses they
recently purchased In Lancaster county.
Mr. McCallum says that he will train them
on the Syracuse track , and as soon as pos
sible will begin to campaign fliem. He has
every confidence the horses will make their
mark , and those who take Interest In horse
matters will watch the career of these
promising horses.
Clinton H. Hrlggs has purchased ono of
the finest stock farms In Douglas county ,
lying seven miles west of Omaha and
abounding In all the natural resources that
are essential to a great breeding establish
ment. There Is n location particularly
fitted for a mlle track and the buzz of the
saw nnd ring of the hammer are constantly
heard there these days , for Mr. Ilrlggs Is
determined that the Improvements on the
Alamtto stock farm shall bo second to none
In the west. His training barn will bo very
similar to that model establishment of Du-
Hols Hros. , Denver , and everything will be
done to make this a creditable acquisition
to the breeding plants of the west.
The stake entries for the breeders' meet
ing closed May 1.
J. M. Tyler , Lincoln , Neb. , has purchased
the dam of his elegant 2-year-old Muscovite
colt. She Is reported as ono of the greatest
Unco actors In the country nnd Mr. Tyler
expects to mark her In 2:30 : or bettor this
season , so says Editor Heed.
The McCook Driving association ot Mc-
Cook , Neb. , has Just been organized with
A. F. Moore , president , E. L. Laycock , secretary -
rotary , and V , Walsh , treasurer. This now
association Is putting Its track and grounds
In good repair and expects to give a meet
ing the latter part ot June , at which they
hope to have many ot tlo | horses on their
way cast from the Denver meeting. .
W. A. Paxton haa a yearling by Hod Wing
that Is a fast ono , jind his entire stable Is
doing remarkably well In Fullagcr's hands.
W. P. McNnlr has assumed the general
management of the Council Uluffs June
meeting for Mr. Clinton in Brings and the
Denver meeting for DuUols Hros. Mr. Mc-
Nalr has a general and favorable acqualnt-
nncQ with a multitude of horsemen ,
Fred HoDaro will move his stable of horses
to Council Hliiffs , June 1. Ills stable In
cludes Eager , 2:28. : by Aristocrat , Hastings
Hoy. 2:21 : , pacer , by Abe Downing , Darkey.
by Maquon Chief , a fast green pacer , etc.
Western Hcsources.
Charlie Ulbblna' Prince T , the big roan
gelding , by Cllmont , stepped an eighth the
other day , for McOulro , In Ifl i ( seconds.
Cycling In the MuKlo City.
The Cudahy Cycling club reports every
thing In prosperoua condition , alt members
having been added In the last two weeks.
The Cudahy Packing company have gener
ously fitted up the club room with wheel
racks nnd other conveniences , making It
equal to uny bicycle club haute In this
vicinity.
Moat of tha runs have been made accordIng -
Ing to schedule , but thu run to Lincoln la
culled off too long a ride this hot weather.
Tim run to Fremont last aunday waa made
In two section * , some of the boys leaving
Omaha. Saturday , 2 p , in. , via Mlllard. Kljc-
horn , Waterloo and Valley , stopping for
meals and over night with farmers along
the line. They report lats of fun and the
very best ot treatment , Halance of club
lot Omaha Sunday morning and the two
sections met at Arlington for dinner , part of
them ro'le back to Omaha and the others
loafed along the road ull afternoon , stayed
over night near Irrlngton and reached
Omaha Monday morning. Although the
main ouj'cl with moat of the members Is
ulcaiure and a convenient manner ot going
to nnd from business , quite n racing spirit
la lining developed , which will result In a
ten-mile handicap road race , probably within
sixty days , at which time It will be decided
which two members will ride In the Wash
ington-Denver relay.
I'or thn I'rolrctlou of Our I'luti.
The Omaha Fishing club met at the Cross
Gun company's store last Thursday evening
for the purpose of organization , which re
sulted as follows : William Slmeral , presi
dent ; J. I ) . Meiklc , vice president ; N. H.
Ours , secretary , and Will Townsend , treas
urer.
urer.A
A co-operative club was organized In Coun
cil Hluffi ) Tuesday evening , with the follow
ing official roster : 12. C. Drown , president ;
K. Shurz , secretary , and Dr. H. S. West ,
trra surer.
The object Is that the two organizations
work together In the work of protecting the
game fish ot our adjacent waters , and for
this purpose a committee from the club
across the river was In attendance to agree
upon a plan of operation with the local club.
An executive committee of five was elected
as follows : J. H. Melkle , Frank Cross ,
Thomas Hrenuan , W. W. Thompson nnd the
president , William Slmcral.
On motion the committee on constitution
and by-laws was referred to executive com
mittee , who arc to confer and elect said
committee.
After the Omaha club adjourned last Thurs
day evening the two committees mot In Joint
session for the purpose of organizing nn In
terstate association for the protection of fish.
A permanent organization was effected and
William. Slmeral was elected president ; E. C.
Brown , vlo president ; N. 1) . Ours , secretary ;
W. H. Shurz , assistant secretary , and Dr.
H. S. West , treasurer. Clmrles W. Allen
was appointed officer from the Nebraska side
to co-operate with the ofllccr from across the
river and from Cortland Ucach and Mana\v i.
The meeting then adjourned to meet next
Tuesday evening at Council Hluffs. The ob
ject ot the club Is to stop all seining and the
organization Is now permanent and strong.
.Schmlulu for Muy mill .luno ,
The Ilourko family Is still In Qulncy.
They play there again this afternoon nnd
then go to Jacksonville , where they play May
22 , 23 and 24 ; nt Pcorla May 25 , 2G and 27 ,
and nt Hock Island May 29 and two games
on Decoration day.
They will return to Omaha on May 31 and
on Juno 1 will meet Huck Ebrlght's agri
culturists , also on the 2d and 3d. On June
4 , 5 and G they will play In St. Joe , and
on the 8th. 9th and 10th Des Mollies li bore.
On Juno 12 , 13 and 14 St. Joe Is here , and
on the 15th , 16th nnd 17th the Ilourkes are
at Lincoln , nnd on the 19th , 20th and 21st
they nro nt Des Molnes. Juno 22. 23 and 21
Rock Island returns , and on the 26th , 27th
and 28th Peoria , while Jacksonville Is hero
Juno 29 and 30 nnd July 1. On July 3 and
4 , two games on the latter date , Qulncy
conies back to bo annihilated.
ISVctl Not Walt for I.onrl * .
WISNEH , Neb. , May 16 Mr. Sandy Grla-
weld , Sporting Editor ot The I3ee : Please
publish | ttio following : Seeing that the
Marshtnan brothers of Avoca have Issued a
challenge through your most valuable paper ,
to wrestle Evan Lewis a match nt side
holds for from $100 to $500 a side , they
don't have to go outside ot their own state
to get all the wrestle they want , as I will
wrestle either one ot them for $250 or $500
a side n match at aide holds , according to
Police Gazette Hules , match to take place
In Omaha. This Is meeting Mr. Marahman
half way. The sporting editor of The Omaha
Bee to be stake holder. The match to be
wrestled from throe to six weeks after signIng -
Ing of articles. Hoping to hear from Mr.
Marshman through the sporting editor of
The Uee. I am willing to meet him or Ills
representative at The Hee office any time he
may name. JAMES H. GALBNT1N.
r.U'iiteimut Arrnsiultli Jit-turns.
Lieutenant Arrasmlth , formerly of this
city , more recently stationed at the United
States barracks , Columbus , O. , has been as
signed to duty at Fort Omaha again , and
arrived In the city yesterday. Lieutenant
Arrasmtth Js one of the most export ama
teur bllllardlsts of the west , a genial gentle
man nnd all round legitimate sportsman ,
and ho Is welcomed back to the Gate City
most cordially. Long may he wave.
Stuto Sportsuu'iis Astoclntlon.
The nineteenth annual tournament of the
Nebraska State Sportmen's association will
bo held In this city some time In May next ,
but as Vet the exact dates have not been
determined upon. The officers for the cur
rent year elected at Columbus last Tuesday
W. Loomls ot
day are as follows : George
this city , president ; T. L. Ackorman of
Stanton , vice president ; F. S. I'armeleo ,
secretary , and W. H. S. Hughes , treasurer.
Whispering * of the Wheel.
Dlcyclo clubs are being organized In nearly
all the towns and cities In the United
States. Several clubs were organized In
Nebraska towns last week.
The Century Road Club of America have
reduced their initiation fee to $1. and It Is
optional with the member whether ho or
she purchases a badge nnd bars or not.
This la done to Increase the membership
of the club.
All of the local clubs have been taking
advantage of the beautiful moonlight nights
of the past week and have been holding
runs. The Ganymedes and Tourists held n
joint run Thursday evening to Pony creek ,
a largo number turning out.
Captain Walkr piloted a goodly crowd of
Tourists to Arlington last Sunday on their
regular semi-weekly run. A good dinner
was partaken ot and a nice day's outing en-
Joyed. Several Fremont wheelmen met the
Tourists ut Arlington and spent an hour
or so with them. The Tourists will hang
their lunch baskets , fishing tackle nnd bait
cans over their handle bars today and take
an outing at La Platte. A Jolly crowd will
go down. All wheelmen who care to go
are cordially invited to take the run.
The Fremont Herald of recent Issue states
that "Henry Fredrleksen nnd Frank Elllck
made a run to Omaha on the 6th Inst against
time. Fredrleksen made the trip In two
hours , four and one-halt minutes. Ho also
had the misfortune to puncture his tire on
the road and lost five minutes getting It
patched up. He would have ridden It Inaldo
of the two hours but for the accident. His
time , however , Is the best that has been
made over the distance. Elllck's tlmo was
two hours nnd fifteen minutes. " Fredrick-
sen Is ono ot the old Tourist racing team
and won the fat man's race ut Lincoln last
Fourth of July. He Is a big fellow , weighs
193 pounds and pushes a thirty-pound wheel
geared to seventy-two Inches.
A. H. Perrlgo nnd a corps of assistants
were busy Saturday and Sunday measuring
oft the Omaha-Fremont relay. The cyclometers
meters gave the distance to Fremont by
way of Klk City as thirty-seven nnd one-
eighth miles. Chief Consul Eborsolo. who
has charge ot the Nebraska part ot the
great relay , lias about decided to divide
the Omaha-Fremont relay up Into four
equal relays , giving out the divisions to
Jho Omaha clubs Omaha Wheel club , Tour
ist Wheelmen , Cudahy Cycling club and pos
sibly the Young Men's Christian association
cyclers. He Is now arranging the western
and middle portions of the route across the
state. A great deal ot enthusiasm seems
to be prevalent alt along the proposed
route , and Indications point to u record
ride from Washington to Denver.
Hussell P. Condon's latest performance.
on the path , paced by the Rambler triplet ,
ahows that ho haa the stuff In him for a first-
rater. Ills many friends and admirers In
Omaha would llko to BOO him try conclu
sion ! with some ot the speedy men of the
east. Condon la confident that ho could
make It decidedly Interesting for Johnson ,
Tyler. Hllss , Dlrnberger , et ol. He Is soon
to make a try at all the existing state rec
ords on the path. Later In the season he
will go for the atato records In competition ,
Ono day of the pa t week , paced by the trip-
lot. Mtillmll , Fleacher and Muenteferlng up ,
and on the Council Ulutfs track , ha rode
the quarter In 25 1-5 seconds and the half
In 63 1-5 seconds. This Is almost world
record time. The records , ot course , will
not be allowed , as they were made
on Sunday and without proper
notification to the league officials. Proulx
who started In to pace him for the last
quarter ot the half , twisted hla handle bars
at the start ami ruined his mount. Had
Condon known that ho was so near record
time ho would have ridden Insldo ot It.
The triplet team aver that they can pull
him over Inside the record , as they are
riding In bettor form tban at first , their
action la now sympathetic and shows the
effect ot their careful training.
M. 0. Daxon , the Sixteenth street bicycle
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The World's Greatest Composers.
How to Get It.
On page 2 you will find a Music Coupon. Cut this out and
bring it to The Bee office , with 25 cents , and the book will be given to
you. If sent by mail the price will be 'M cents. Address
MUSIC DEPARTMENT , OMAHA UEE ,
Omaha , Nebraska.
For Music Lovers Here's a Feast.
Sample page of the ijnnj/ choice iclcctloiii eantutnnl In this niauntflccnt irorfc.
dealer has donated to the Tourist Wheel
men a Hilllard cyclomeler as a prize. The
It . lirhccordance with Mr.
club has hung up.
Jaxon's wishes , as a prize for the club mem
ber bringing In the most applications for
active membership before July 1 , 1894. The
winner , however , must have at least ten ap
plications to his credit In order to be classed
In the winning list , tthe clubmen are all
after the cyclometer , and Its quite amusing
to watch the boys corral an unattached
rider and try to got his name on their
blank. The Initiation fee and monthly dues
have been brought down to a very nominal
sum and the applications are more plentiful.
The Council Uluffs , la. , city author ties
figure that there are at least 500 cyclists
In their town , and have been talking up a
taxation on wheels. What the money Is to
be used for Is not stated. Many cities are
passing ordinances levying a tax on wheels ,
which is cheerfully paid , as the money Is
used to fix up the roads and streets. As
to the number of wheels owned by Council
Hluffs riders , It Is very doubtful Indeed
If 250 could bo scared up. Council Bluffs
being adjacent to Omaha , many hundreds of
Omaha riders spin In nnd out during the
season. Some of the city dads have doubt
less counted Omaha-noses as well.
On tlio I.iilio unit In thu Klehl.
The next state shoot will bo held In
Omaha next May.
Dr. H , Q. Copies of Perclval , la , , reports
prospects good for a big crop ot July up
land pbvcr down his way ,
The Omaha and Council Hluffs Fishing
club will hold nn adjourned meeting at the
Cross gu" Btoro Thursday evening next.
John Lewis , ex-deputy sheriff , caught
light black bass at Cut-Off lake Wednes
day , two of which weighed seven pounds
and a quarter.
J. W. Davlson was out after snipe Sunday
and bagged four , and forty-two yellowlega.
Said the snipe were about gone , but those
that remain were almost too fat to fly.
Hon , John M. Thurston and Henry Iloman
spent a couple of days recently with line and
rod on the waters near Central City , Minn.
They basketed about 100 pounds of boss
and pickerel , the largest of the latter weigh
ing a trifle over ten pounds.
Clark It. Ilutton ot Paxton Is In the city.
Ho says ho has had better shooting on
Esquimau curlew this spring than ever be
fore. Ha bagged 220 In a day's shoot. The
sickle bills have also been unpreccdentedly
plentiful.
J. C. Head , the genial "Plumber , " now
sports the laurels ot the Btato Sportsmen
association. He won the diamond medal
at the recent state shoot , beating such ex
perts as Parmolee , UriKkor. Hughes ,
Loomts , Latchshow , Rogers , Duer , Connor
and others.
J. J. Shea of the Bluffs was over the other
day. Ho made a great kill ot Jacks this
spring , often making a score ot sixty a day.
Ho Is havingtho Lefever Arms company
build him a now IC-pauge gun , 28-Inch
barrels , and when thq snipe return In the fall
he will Introduce It tothem. ,
Ed W. Hamilton of Hamilton Lake. Neb. ,
the "Home ot the Canvasback , " has been
In the city several days on the petit Jury
In the federal courUi Mr , H , hail the
pleasure ot meeting xa large number of
Omaha and. Council Uluffs sportsmen at the
Fishing club's meeting at the Cross Quit
company's store Tliurtylay evening.
Our battle-scarred friend Fred J , Lamb
of Sidney , la. , was Hi ut market yesterday
with a barrel of cat fish. Swears there la a
lake In his place that will yield a carload of
fish u week and thirty'musk rats a day in
the winter. Invited tlid sporting editor eve > ,
but be guesses ho won't go. Frederick says
be will knock his two'cyes ' Into one the first
time he catches him In the country.
General John D. I'latf , the noted western
scout and trailer , has , been In the city
several weeks , The Central attended the
base ball games every day , but he said It
finally got too quiet and tame for him. am !
be would bavu to BO back out west anil kill
a few Indians to get Into normal condition
again. Ho also said that there were u num
ber of Indians on the Omaha team whom It
would bo mercy to slay nnd he had hla hand
on Iris "sixes" several times during the first
game with Qulncy. but their gray hairs saved
them.
Will Slmcral put In a day or two out on
the Elkliorn last week and landed a dozen
handsome bass and pickerel. The lawyer
Is au fait with the rod and reel.
Mr. Hello Helkes of Dayton , O. , will take
u rest from target shooting the 1st ot Juno
and try his skill at angling. Ho and his
wife will be Joined by friends from Now
York , and two weeks will bo spent In the
choice fishing resorts of the St. Lawrence ,
If Mr. Ilolkes can handle a reel us Sulll-
fully as he can a "pump gun4" fj.a party will
not go hungry for fish. Cincinnati Commer
cial Gazette.
The spring shooting has como and gone.
To some It was highly satisfactory , to others
a disappointment. Upon the adjacent
grounds about Omaha the. wild fowl did not
report over abundantly , still some occa
sional good bags were made. The Jacks ,
too , were scarce , not only In this vicinity ,
but almost everywhere else , nnd but prec
ious few big kills were made. Just now
the sportsman's mind Is engrossed with the
line and rod , nnd almost daily parties are
off for some of the numerous waters within
a radius of 100 miles from here. There
will b < > no shooting , except that furnished
ut the trap , until the upland plover return
in July. From that on until bleak Decem
ber the gunner will bo kept comfortably
busy. Folowlng the plover come the
chicken and grouse , then the wild fowl and
quail In the fall.
nnil Answer * .
NEHAAVKA , Neb. , May 17.-To the SportIng -
Ing Editor of The lleoVtmt are the best
records for hltcli-klck. hundred yard dash
and .standing nnd running broad jump ? IH
n. broad Jump made with or without
weights ? I'lense answer In Sunday Uee and
obllge.-J. It. Kirk.
Ana. Hitch-kick , 9 feet , 1 Inch ; 100-yard
sprint , 94-fci ; standing jump , 12 teat , IH
Inch ; running , 1'5 feet , li inch. Without
weights.
SOUTH OMAHA , May ll.-To the Sport-
Ing1 Editor of The Hoc : In your answers to
questions In Sundny'x nee will you kindly
stnto the world's record for putting IS shot ,
and by whom ? Also the greatest dlatnnco
Of above weight "puts" bv local rexldents ,
which may huvu come under your observa
tion , and oblige u number of your constant
readers ? J. J. N.
Ans. Putting Hliot , 10 pounds , 3o feet , 3'/ '
Inches , J. Hliea , March 5 , 1892. Have no
local records.
THATCHKIt , Colo. , May 13. To the
Sporting Editor or The Dee : I would like
to Imvu you make a decision for mo In a
eaino of pitch. The name was U paints ,
and both men were 10. One man. to buy
tlm trump , bids 2. nnd make * jack nnd
game ; the other makes hlsh and law. Who
won the game , the man with high and lower
or the Jack and game ? I'leiiHo Heml me
the declnlon by mull , for thin Is about nut
of the world. H. Grant , care Postal Tele
graph company.
Ans. Some places they play , "bidder goes
out ; " that IH , If I bid two nnd iniiko them ,
It nintterH not what they be , I win ; but ac
cording to rulcH thla U wrong. If I nm 10
and you are 10 , nnd you bid two. ami make
everything but high. I win. No point or
polnm cun tnke precedence over high.
HERMAN , Neb. , May II. To the SportIng -
Ing Editor of The Uvn : Would Ilka for
you to declda a dispute. A , li and O throw
dice , first flop , blub man out. A throws two
fours nnd H thrown two fours ; then A siiys
ono tie all tie. C bus not thrown yet , but
claims be has a throw , and by ugieemt'iit
one tie nil tie In to be ruled out of thu
game. A and II consent to let C throw , and
he don't get a pair. Then A nnil U want
to debar C from the game until thuy shake
off their tie. Klmll ( . ' wult , or Hhall the
three tmuke over ua though they had not
previously xlmkenT anil confer a favor.
UeorKe 8. Flnney.
Ans. As long as you ruled out "one tin
nil tie , " A and II throw aft their tie , and
tlio loser throws oft with C.
One word describes It , "perfection. " W
refer to DeWltt'i Witch Hazel Salve , cure *
pllei.
STEEL IN DOO-DAYS.
How n 300-Ton Ituby Wns Lifted Into Its
Cradle.
Among the many Interesting problems of
the Columbian fair one of the most puzzling
waa that In connection with the stupendous
steel arches ot the Manufactures building.
Their expansion and contraction In the
changes of temperature between December
and July would make a difference of several
Inches In the width ot the building , and If
their moorings were Inflexible , great harm
might thereby bo wrought to the building ,
with the possibility of a serious disaster.
The arches were therefore loft In a man
ner free both at top and bottom , . so that
the vagaries of the weather might have
free play without wrecking the huge palace
ot Industry. At their foundations. Instead
of being Imbedded In solid masonry , they
rested upon large steel pivots , and so gained
opportunity for free and sate movement.
At the topa. Instead ot being welded or
bound together , they were loosely but firmly
united by nose-pieces , in whose hollows
steel pins were driven to servo us key
stones. In this regard the free arches re
sembled the splendid dome of the United
States capltol , whose 4,000 tons of Iron nro
so adjusted that during atmospheric changes
they may expand or contract , llko the
opening and closing ot a Illy.
The trusses In the Manufacture ! ) building
are by far the largest ever made , nnd It was
the general opinion among engineers and
architects that they could not bo raised.
Hut the Columbian fair became n record-
breaker In many ways , nnd It waa held
to bo no matter of discouragement that
Homo or Franco , Germany or England had
never ventured to remotely approximate
such works as these. A derrick 255 feet
high , Ilka the frame of some
CLOUD-API'HOACIIINO HAHEL TOWER ,
was erected In the building and crowned
by onovmous cranes , equipped with the
heaviest blocks and tncklo that could be
mado. In order that this colossus might
move from end to end of tlio field of Its
work , a trlpple row of piles was driven
deep Into the prulrle , nnd upbore lines of
foot-squaro beams' , covered with steel rails
of unexampled weight. Upon these Tltunlo
tracks moved the derrick , supportud on
heavy , double-flanged wlieuls. As easily ns
a gentle mother places her child In Its
cradle the derrick lifted up the 200-ton
arches of steel nnd swung them Into their
destined places , without Jar or confusion.
Achievements like these nro uwrt of
the romance of science , and their records
make deeply Interesting reading. They
abound In that fascinating now volume , the
"Hook of the Builders , " written by Chief
Constructor Daniel H , Hurnham and Art
Director Frank Ifi Millet , with the cooperation
tion of other chiefs at the fair , and Illua-
trated with the most superb pictures ever
assembled In an American book. The Dee's
popular edition of this autobiography of the
fair Is a marvel of beauty and Interest , and
may be secured only by our readers , nid at
a merely nominal price.
"Any one can build an Rlffel tower ; wo
must distinguish our fair by giving It the
greatest building ever erected In the world. "
said the managers , and this was ofTce Ivoly
done. Nor was It a huge factory-llk-i edi
fice , sacred only to the utilities , for It ox.
cmpllfled the rich Corinthian architecture ,
and was composed ot a substance resvmbling
marble , with tinted columns. lmp rlj | arches ,
colossal eagles , 8 | > androls filled with ecu in-
tures , Inscribed paneH , muni painting * ,
shadowy loggias , and pnr'.ila nuujinblmg
triumphal arches , eighty fret high.
The trouble over wage between Whltall ,
Tatum & Co. of Mlllvllle , N. J , and their
men has been adjusted. No madltlnutlanu
were mada In the regular Hit , but all upccial
ware presses are unchanged. The settlement
caused great rnjolclng , as the men have been
Idle nearly the uiitlrtt blast.
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