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IIJ. . GRKATER THAN EVER arc the bargains. Never before were
fine Carpets anil Curtains sold so cheap. We are crowded all the
time in this department. If you expect to need earpets this spring
why don't you leave your order with us ? You can save fully US to 50 pet-
cent on the bill. We still have a good assortment and from now on prices
will be cut still lower than ever. We
must clean out every yard of carpet
and every pair of curtains. Cost
not considered from now on until
all are sold. We arc positively going -
ing out of business.
Towels
IS' '
The orcntest towel bargain over of
fered. CO tlo/.cn nil llnon hemstitch tow
els , nil our SMo and ilflo towels now as
long as they Inst lee oaoh.
Towels
Iloro'e a bnrgnin. 05 dozen , all our
flno satin damask and buck llnon towels
that were 85c , 40c nnd GOc , now all atone
ono prlco , 26c.
All Llnon Crash <
yard.
Glass Toweling
0C Yard.
30 pieces all llnon check glass towel
ing 18 inches wldo , all our 16c quality
now Oc ynrd. You will never buy such
toweling ngain at Oc yard.
Bennison Brothers.
Sports Wow Hnvo a Ohanco to Swear Off
on Snow Balls.
THE FISTIC CARNIVAL AT NEW ORLEANS
Opinions of Sporting Cxperts an the Ills
of the AVcolt A moil K the llorio-
luen WliUparlngi of the Wheel
Cononit Athletic News.
CHICAGO , 111. , Fob. 24. [ Special to THE
BEE , ] Next Wednesday the first of the ser
ies of athletic contests to bo given by the
Olympic nnd Crescent City athletic clubs of
Now Orleans will bo held. The inaugural
event will bo between Tom Rynn of Chicago ,
the American welterweight champion , nnd
George Dawson , the Australian top-notcher.
The contest is to bo fought at 140 pounds ,
weighing in at noon , nnd the winner will get
(5,500 of tlio fO,000 purse hung up by the
Olympic club.
On Thursday , the 2nd day of March , Ern
est Roobor and Evan Lewis , the strangler ,
moot In a wrestling contest for a purse of
13,000 nnd thu heavyweight charnplonsnlp of
America , mixed styles , best three falls In
five. Preceding the wrestling bout , Billy
McMillan and Billy Hinds , two 145-poundcrs ,
fight to a finish for a purse of $800.
Friday , Joe Goddard , the Barrier giant ,
nnd Denver Ed. Smith , heavyweights , como
together for n purse of $10,000 , , the long 'end
of which , fSr < 00 , will reward the victor for
his work. &
The star event of the tournament will
occur March 8 , when Robortf Fitzsimmons ,
the Cornlshman , and Jim Hull , the AustralIan -
Ian vanquisher of Ted Pritehard , will face
each other in the arena of the Crescent City
club for the largest purse over offered for a
pugilistic encounter In this or any other
country-flO.OOO.
Six weeks ngo n canvass by mall was Insti
tuted on the probable result of thcso con
tests , und the result makes interesting read
ing.
A Summary.
The canvass shows that the average
American sport thinks Goddard has Smith
whipped already , since but eight of the 100
prognostlgators pick Smith as a winner. A
summary of the opinions reveals the follow
ing Items of Interest touching tno events as
named : In the Ryan-Dawson match , cloven
think that the American champion should
retain the title , but full to estimate the num
ber of rounds In which the Chicago boy
ehould do the trick , while the same is the
case ns regards Australian Dawson. The
guessing on Rynn varies from elcht to
oventy-fivo roum's and on Dawsou from
nlno to forty-flvo rounds.
Goddard-Smlth Ten think that Goddard
should win in anjmstutcd number ot rounds ,
while in Ilka manner two assert Smith
should capture the honors. The estimates on
rounds In Goddard's case vary from two to
twcnty-flvo rounds , and on Smith from eight
to thirty-seven.
Hnll-Flt/simmons Four say that Fitz
ehould win , without hazarding their reputa
tion on predicting the number of rounds ,
while the same Is the case with eleven who
plcic out Hall as the prospective owner of
the $40,000 purso. The seers have Fitzsim-
mons the winner In from twelve to thirty-
five rounds , and Hall In from nine to sixty.
Hero Is a tubulated summary ;
Contestants To Win Av. No. Non Com
U'ds. mittal.
Ryan , . , , .67 20 17
Uuwsoi ) , , . . 'Jfl J'J
UoddnrU 70 7 13
Smith < 8 12
Hall 63 17 14
)1tislmmoiix..S3 ) la
tawlH 60 34
Houbor 10
l-l'rof iil6nnt" Kipert Opinion.
Jainca J. Corbett , heavy weight champion
Jlyau , lu from ! ! 0to 35rounds ; 10 to U In favor
el 1)4wson. G'OHltlard , lu 0 to 6 rounds ; 10 to
Curtain Stretchers
$2.OO
Gilrny's patent Inco curtain stretchers
wore 83.00 , now $2.00 a aot.
Bed Spreads
$1.28
The very finest nnd largest crochet
bed quilt inudo.lt's n beauty , ( jood value
at $2.00 , but wo must clean" them all out
now $1.25.
Turkey Red Damask
19 ° Yard.
Colors guaranteed not to fade.
Table Linen
Yard.
Wo are ever loaded on flno cream
bleach table damask nnd have cut the
Dricos down again to 50c nnd 76c yard.
Great values , only i icgular prico.
Napkins $1.2O
J dinner nnpklns were $2.00 , now going
ntSl.20.
Bennison' Brothers.
8 In favor of Goddnrd. Hall , 10 to 12 rounds ;
10 to 8 In favor of Fitzsimmons. Lewis in
the wrestling match ; 10 to 8 in favor of
Lowis.
Jim Hall , the middleweight Toss-up be
tween Ryan and Dawson ; Just as soon chance
ono as the other ; hotting should bo even.
Goddard in 0 rounds ; 10 to 0 in favor of God
dard. The aspirant for the world's middle
weight premiership then tips himself to win in
about 15 rounds , but insists that the betting
should bo 10 to n In favor of Bob Fitzsim
mons. Lewis on an oven money proposition.
Alex Greggains , the middleweight who
fought Buffalo Costello the long drawn
battle , nnd who himself is a candidate for
the middle honors , thinks that tlio Ryan-
Dawson fight will bo a long ono , in which ho
Is unable to pick the winner , but on form
thinks the Australian should bo favorite 10
to 0. Goddard in 4 to 0 rounds , at 10 to 4 in
favor of Goddard. Hall , in about 12 rounds ,
at even money. Doesn't know anything
about wrestlers.
John Donaldson , sparring partner of Cor
bett Ryan , in 40 to 45 rounds ; even monoy.
Goddurd , in 15 rounds ; 2 to 1 In favor of
Goddard. Hull , In 30 rounds ; oven. Lewis ,
at 8 to 1.
Billy McCarthy of Australia , who fought
both Hall and Fitzsimmons Dawson. in 0
rounds ; 0 to 4 in favor of Dawson. Goddard ,
in 8 rounds ; 10 to 1 in favor of Goddard.
Hall , 18 rounds ; 10 to 9 In favor of Hall.
Lowls at 10 to 8.
Johnnlo Kline of Bclolt , trainer of Jim
Hall Can't nanio the winner in the Ryan-
Dawson fight , but it will bo n long ono , and
should bo even monoy. Goddard , In 5 rounds ,
nt 10 to 0 In favor of Goddard. Hull , no
round limit or odds mentioned. Lewis , in
not less than 2 hours.
Dannlo Ncedham , ex-wolterwoight cham
pion , defeated by both Ryan nnd Dawson ,
tips Dawson to win In 40 rounds nt even
money ; Goddard , In U rounds at 3 to 1 ; Fitz-
simmous , In 25 rounds ut 10 to 8 : Lowls , at 2
to 1.
1.Iko
Iko O'Neal Weir , the "Belfast Spider"
Ryan , 25 rounds , oven ; Goddard , in 0 rounds ,
0 to 1 ; Hall , 110 , oven , "Am not much of a
Judge of wrestlers , "
Jim Burgo of Australia , the "Iron Bark
Man" Dawson , 8 to 2 ; Goddnrd , 10 rounds ,
3 to 8 ; Fitzsimmons In 15 rounds nt lMo ( 8 In
favor of Fitz. "Do not know the wrestlers
or their merits. "
Jack Dempsey , the Nonpareil , ox-middle
weight champion "Ryan or Dawson inside
of 35 rounds ; no odds cither way. " Goddard ,
7 rounds , nt 10 to 5 ; Fitzslmtnoiis , in 20
rounds , oven betting ; Lewis at 10 to G.
Pnddy Ryan , ox-heavyweight champion of
America Ryan in 30 rounds ) 10 to 8 in favor
of Dawson. Goddard , In 15 rounds at odds
of 10 to 7 in favor of Goddard. "Hall nnd
Fitzsimmons are so evenly matched that It is
impossible for mo todecldo in favor of either.
The betting should bo ovon. " Lewis at 3
tol.
tol.Jack
Jack Wilks , who fought Ryan at South
Omaha " " 10 to 8 In
"Ryan easy" , favor of
Dawson ; Smith at 2 to 1 on Goddard ; Fitz at
evens ; Roeber nt evens.
Reddv Gallagher , the middleweight "I
think Dawson" nt ovens in 80 rounds ; God
dard in 0 at 3 to 1 : Fitzsimmons , 20 , at evens ;
Lewis , at 10 to 7.
Andy Bowen , llghtwoiprnt champion of the
south Ryan , 84 , at 0 to 5 in favor of Itvnn ;
"Like" Smith , In 10 , at 4 tel In favor of God
dard : Hall , In 2t ) , in nt odds of 8 to 5 in favor
of Fitz ; Lewis at ovens ,
Charlie Daly of St. Louis Ryan , 23 , ovens ;
Goddard. 7. nt 10 to 0 ; Fitz , 15 , ut 10 to 8 in
favor of Fitz : Ioober. ovens.
Billy McMillan of Washington Ryan , 24.
10 to 9 on ; Goddnrd. C. 3 to 1 on ; Hall , 10 , 10
to 8 on ; Lowls at the same prlco.
Henry Baker , trainer of Tom Ryan-
Ryan , 80 round * , 10 to 8 in favor of Dawson :
Goddard , 10,10 to 4 In favor of Goddard ;
Hall. 10 , at 10 to 0 on ; Lewis , at 10 to 8 on.
Pntsy Sheppard of Boston Dawson , God-
dard. Hall nnd Lowis.
Bobby Burns , the eastern featherweight
Dawson. 15 , nt odds of 8 to 6 In favor of
Ryan ; Goddard , 6rounds , 3 to 1 ; Hall , 35
rounds , at even money ,
Prof. James Robertson of Bay St. Louis-
Ryan In 20 rounds , 10 to 8 in favor of Dawson -
son : Qoddard , 9,10 to 7 in favor of Goddard ;
Hall in 23 rounds , oven money ; Lewis at 10
to 0.
Billy Myer of Streator Ryan In 18 , at
even money ; won't express an opinion on
either the Goddard-Smith or the Hall-Fltz-
lmmons contests ; Lowls at 5 to 4.
Howie Hodgkina of Boston Dawson , in 45
rounds , even money ; Goddard , 10 rounds , at
- -4 ---i . fk-
v. *
The most wonderful sale oftfiifie Dry Goods , Carpets and Cloaks ever known in this western country will bo
on sale tomorrow. The greates.t of all sales. Now the time has come when we are forced to sell. Everything
must go with a rush. Read ever.ytitem carefully , then come in Monday and we know you will go home loaded down
with the greatest bargains you ever purchased in your life. We mean just what we say. The stuff must go at any price
at ya and % actual cost , as we are POSITIVELY GOING OUT OF BUSINESS.
Ladies' Vests
20 dozen Indies' sprinp weight lonp
B'.COVO. Egyptian vests , just what you
need tills time of year , now only i price
26c each .
Kid G-loves
78c Pair-
Another big reduction. All our
Indies' genuine Derby nnd Aloxcndro
kid gloves , in black and colors , with
nation stitching on back , were 81.50
and $1.76 , now the entire lot , only 7Cc
pair.
Gents' Ties
28' : c '
Our entire stock of gents' 60o ties , nil
now spring goods. Those goods were
bought before wo had douided to go out
of business. They are now all in but wo
must clean them out , so offer sntlro lot
at half price , 25c each.
Corsets
BOG Pair.
Still the excitement continues. Did
you over imagine or dream of buying
Dr. Warner's coralino $1.00 coraots nt
60c pair ? It's i fact. The genuine Dr.
Warner's coralino retails the world ever
at $1.00 , now at half price , 50o pair.
Windsor Ties
2Oc
Beautiful gooda. Boy's nnd girl's all
Bilk Winsora , in plaids , stripes , chango-
ables etc. Only 0c each.
Bennison Brothers.
2 to 1 ; Hall , 21 rounds , at 10 to 0 in favor of
Hall ; Lowls , ut ovens.
Mlko Haley of Norfolk. Va. Dawson , In 30
rounds , 5 to 4 in favor of Dawson ; Goddard ,
10 rounds. 10'toT ; Hull , 25 rounds , 10 to U ;
Roober , at 10 to 8 on Roober.
Steve Brodie , the bridge-jumper Dawson ,
24 , ovens ; Goddard , 13 , at 10 to 7 ; Hall , 10 ,
ovens ; Lowisnt 10 to 8.
John A. Colllys of Detroit Ryan , 20 , oven
money ; Goddard , 9,10 to 7 ; Hall , 18 , evens ;
Lowis.
Joe Corbett , brother of the champion
Dawson , 20 , 10 to 9 in favor of Ryan ; God
dard , 3 , 2 to 1 on ; Fitzsimmons , 10 to 7 on ;
Roohcr , at 0 to 10.
George Lavlgnoof Saginaw , featherweight
Ryan , 80 , ovens ; Goddard , 7 , at 2 to 1 ; Hull ,
28 , ovens ; Lewis , nt 10 to 2.
Mike Norton of Cincinnati , bantamweight
Ryan , 47 , at 5 to 4 ; Goddard , 7 , at 2 to 1 ;
Hull , 13 , nt 0 to 10 ; Lewis , ovens.
Jerry Daly , the bookmaker Ryan , 10 , at 5
to 4 ; Goddnrd , 0 , at 3 to 1 ; Fitz , 27 , ovens ,
and Lewis ut 3 to 2.
Frank E. Burke of Kansas City Dawson ,
25 rounds , evens ; Goddurd , 7 rounds , nt 2 to
1 ; Hull , HO rounds , evens ; Lewis , ovens.
Dan O'Lcary , turfmun Ryan , 20 , at 5 to 4 ;
Goddurd , 8 , ut 3 to 1 ; Hall , at 5 to 4 ; Lewis ,
at 3 to 1.
Sam G. Morton , sportsman Rynn , 35 , nt 5
to 4 ; Goddard , 20 , at 2 " to 1 ; Hull , 10 , at 5 to
0 ; Lowls , at 10 to 7.
"Doc" Phelps Ryan , 10,10 to 8 : Goddard ,
5 , 2 to 1 ; Fitz. 25 , evens ; Lewis , at 10 to 7 -
Malachy Ilogan , fight follower Ryan , 40 ,
10 to 8 on ; Goddard. 10 , 2 to 1 ; Hall , 25 , 'J to
10 ; Lewis , at 10 to iyt ,
Harry G. Sommors , treasurer MoVicker's
theater Ryan , 11 , ut oven money ; Goddurd ,
U , at 2 to 1 ; Fitzsimmons , 14 , even money ;
Lowls , ovens.
On vid Dee , sport Dawson , 80 , oven money ;
Goddard , 8 , 2 to 1 ; Fitzsimmons , 25 , even
money ; Lewis , ut 2 to 1.
Hayman C. McDrcory , amateur champion
bllllurdist Ryan , 20 , at 10 to 0 ; Goddard , 0 ,
nt 10 to G ; Fitzsimmons , 18 , at 10 to U against ;
Lewis , nt 10 to 8 on.
Eugene Gelinas , East Saglnaw Dawson ,
40 , at 10 to 0 ; Goddard In 20 , 10 to 8 ; Hall In
30 , 10 to 8 ; Lewis , 10 to 7.
William Beverly , bookmaker Dawson , 80 ,
10 to 8 ; Goddard , U , 4 to 1 ; Fitzaimmons , 25 ,
evens ; Lowls. 2 to 1.
Harry Holland , bookmaker Ryan , 8 , 2 to
1 ; Goddard , 0,3 to 1 ; Fitzsimmons,25 , evens ;
Lowls , 2 to 1.
. J. S. Roach Ryan , 15 , 2 to 1 ; Smith , 37 , 1
to 2 ; Hall. 154 , evens ; Lewis , 2 to 1.
Jumcs Brady , bookmaker Dawson , 15.
oven money ; Goddard , 12 , 3 to 1 ; Fitz , 25 , 4
to 5.
Harry Hoffman , turfman Dawson , 10 , 7
to C ; Goddard , 12 , 5 to 4 ; Fitz , 15 , 8 to 5 ;
Lewis. 3 to 1.
Joe Ullman , bookmaker Dawson , 30 , even
money ; Goddard , 8.4 to 1 ; Hall , 20 , oven
money ; Lowls. 2 to'l.
Leo Mayor , bookmaker Ryan , 25 , 10 to 8 ;
Goddard , 8 rounds , 4 to 1 ; Hull , 15 , 10 to 0 ;
Lewis , 2 to 2.
"Handsome" Dan Boston
Murphy , Ryan ,
after a long fight , 10 to 0 in favor of Ryan ;
Goddard , 5 , 2 to 1. Hall. 25 , ovens ; Lewis ,
ovens. "Tho Hall-Fitzshnmons fight will be
a battle royal. It will bo desperate and
worth going miles to see. The public is mis
taken as to the fooling existing between
these men ; they cordially huto each other
and either would lese his life rather than
lose this battlo. "
O. W. Rich , Rlchburg , Miss. Ryan , 17 , 5
to 4 ; Goddard , 10 , 8 to 1 ; Fitz , 12 , oven ;
Roober.
Hy Bowman , Cincinnati Rynn , 15 , 10 to
8j , Goddard , 10 , 10 to 7 ; Hall , 80 , even
money ; Lewis , 10 to 7 > .
James A , Taylor , Jr. , Olympic club Ryan ,
21,10 to 8 ; Goddard , 8 , 2 to 1 ; Hull , 15 , 10 to
8 against ; Lewis.
Arthur Willlums , Olympic club Rynn , 20 ,
10 to 8 ; Smith , 10,2 to 1 against ; Fitz , 30 ,
evens ; Roebor , ovens.
Walter Taylor , Olympic club Ryan , 21,10
to 8 ; Goddard , 4 , 3 to 1 ; Fitz , 14 , evens ; Roe-
bor , 10 to 7 against.
Follx A. Gonznles , Olympic club Ryan , 18 ,
10 to 8 ; Goddard , 8 , 10 to 4 ; Hall , 14 , 10 to I )
against ; Lewis , even.
O. W. Doborty , turfman Dawson. 28,10 , to
7 npalnst ; Goddard , 7 , 3 to 1 ; Hull , 18 , oven ;
Lewis , 6 to 4.
Howard Baldwin , Denver Dawson , 27 , 10
to7 ; Goddard.SSj a to 1 ; Hall , 83,10 to 8j
Lewis , 10 to 7.
Larry ICIlllan , Boston Dawson , 00 , oven ;
Goddurd , 4,3 to 1 ; Hull 20,10 to 8 against.
"Have no opinion on the wrestlers. , "
Domlnlok C. O'Malley , Now Orleans
Kress Goods and Silks
Tills is the time of year now when you
want tv now wool or silk dross , nnd just
now is the time to buy it. You can now
buy a flno silk or wool dross nt i nnd i
actual cost. We arc goinp to clean out i
every yard of dress goods nnd silk in our
store. Down pees the prices a ain.
You will noror again have a chance to
buy a fine dross pattern nt such a low
price. Coinoin Mondny with the crowd.
Everything you s'-o will bo bargains.
Bedford Cords
@C Yard.
15 pieces solid colors cotton bedford
cords , was ICe , now they roust go , Go
yard.
Black Lace Flouncing
Another big reduction. Wo nro
forced to soil theui now. You can buy
any yard of black lace flouncing nt just
about i actual cost. You will never
again have aujopportunity to buy a flno
black lace dross j t such prices. Cotno
in and sco thorn. They are beauties ,
nnd it takes very ilittlo money to take
them away.
' Bennison' ' . Brothers. -
Ryan , 85 , 10 toO ; Goddard , 3 , 5 to 1 ; Fitz
simmons , 13 , uVcn. No opinion on the wrest-1
lors.
lors.James
James C. Peyton , Olympic club Rvan , 37 ,
oven ; Smith. 13 ; Fitz , 25 , 10 to 9.
Fred 1'folTcr , ball player , Louisville Ryan.
Godilard , Hall and Lewis.
Ed Williamson , ball player Ryan , 23 , .10
to 8 ; Goddard , 4 , 10 to 3 ; Fitzsiminons , 15 ;
oven money ; Lewis.
Ed Gulnard , Olympic club Dawson , 20.10
to8 against ; Smith , 15,5 to 3 against ; Fitz ,
13 , oven ; Roober , even.
J. M. Foster , New Orleans Kvau ' , 15 ; God
dard , 3 ; Hall , 10 ; Lewis easily.
Barney Fagan , minstrel Dawson , long
contest ; Smith , 8 ; Fitz , 15 ; Hoobor.
Detective A. J. Cowles , Saginnw Ryan ,
10 , oven ; Goddard , 7 , 3 to 1 ; Hall , CO. evens ;
Lewis , 2 to 1.
John D. Gilbert , comedian Rynn , 10 ,
oven ; Goddard , 9,10 to iyt ; Hall , 23 , oven ;
Lewis , 2 to 1.
James C. Kyan , fprinter Ryan , 30 , evens ;
Godclard , 10 , 2 to 1 ; Hall , 10 , 10 to 9 ; Lewis ,
10 to 8.
J. 1C. Dslley. turfman Ryan , 22 , 5 to 4 ;
Goddard , 9 , 8tol ; Hall , 30 , 5 to 4 against ;
Lewis , 'J to 1.
Dan O'Brien ' , Chicago Ryan , 10 , ovens ;
Goddard , 0 , 3 to 1 ; Fitz , 25 , ovens ; Lewis ,
10 to } { .
Eddie Fey , comedian Dawson , 20 , evens ;
Smith , 12. lu to 4 against ; Hall , 12 , 10 to 8
against ; Lewis.
Harry Varnell , sportsman Ryan , 75
rounds , oven ; Goddard , 10 rounds , 8 to 1 ;
Hall 35 rounds , even ; Lewis , 3 to 2.
John Condon Rynn , Goddard , Hall nnd
Lewis.
Louis Cohen , bookmaker Ryan , Goddard ,
Fitzsiminons and Lewis.
"Young Grlffo , " bantam , Australian cham
pion Dawson , Goddard and Hall.
S. M. Herman , sportsman , Now York
Ryan , Goddard , Fitz and Hall.
Stanton Abbott , pugilist , London Hall , In
10 rounds , ovens.
Joe Goddard No opinion to express.
George Dawson No opinion to express. 3
Tom Ryan No opinion to express.
Robert Fitzsiminons I hope to bo in the
race nt the finish.
Ed Smith Beg to bo excused.
Jack McAulIffo , lightweight champion
Ryan , Goddard nnd Hall.
Dick Burgo. lightweight champion of Eng
land Hall ; don't know anything of the
others.
Frank C. Ivcs , champion bllllardlst of the
world Rynn , Hall , Goddard and Lewis.
Jacob Schaefer , ox-champion billinrdist of
the world Rynn , Goddard , Hall and Lewis.
J. J. Quinn , backer of Ed Smith Ryan ,
Smith ; no opinion.on the other contests.
Hilly Madden , manager and maker of the
champions 1 pass.
Bud Rcnaud , sportsman Scratch mo.
The Spotting Proi.
Ben Benjamin , Snorting Editor San Fran
cisco Chronicle Dawson , 30 rounds , 4 to 3 in
favor of Ryan. Goddard , S , 4 to 1. Hall , 15 ,
10 to 8. Lewis , lOitoO.
J. J. McGlntyDally Item , Now Orleans-
Ryan , 14. even ; Qoddard , 25 , 10 to 7 ; Fitz-
slmmons , 20 , oven.
Nelso Innes , Boston Herald Ryan , God
dard , Hall , Lewis.MI have never seen any
of the men fight , and form my opinion on
what I have heard and road and on previous
performances. "
Oscar F , G. Day , ; Mlnneapolis Tribune-
Da wson , 12 , ovonf Gpddard , 6 , 2 to 1 ; Hall ,
10.10 to 7 against { Lewis , oven money.
Hugh E. Kcounhi Chicago Times Ryan ,
45 , oven ; Goddard,30 , C to 2 ; Hall , 40 , oven ;
Lewis , even.
Dan J. Saunders , Boston Globe Rynn , 35 ,
lOtoO ; Godrtard , 0 , 10 to 4 ; Fitzsimmons ,
20. 10 to 8 ; Lowls , 10 to 7J
Frank Hough , Philadelphia Press ' -Know
nothing of the relative merits of Ryan or
Dawson ; " Goddard , 8. Si to 1 ; Fitzsimmons ,
20 , 5 to 4 : Lowls , 5 to 3.
Harrv M. Weldon , Cincinnati Enquirer-
Ryan , 53 , oven up ; Goddard , 4 , 3 to 1 ; Hall ,
9 , Oto5 ; Lewis 10 to 1.
Sandy Grlswold , Omaha Bee Ryan , 18 ,
oven ; Goddurd , 8. 4 to 1 ; "A toss-up between
Hall nnd Fitzsimmons at oven money ; "
K W. Kelly'Loulsvlllo Courier-Journal
Ryan , 25,10 to 0 aalnit ; Godilard , 8 , 2 to 1 ;
Fitzslimnons , 18,10 to 7 ; Roober at 10 to 7
aBJ. cl McNeMus , St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Ryan , from 6 to 80 rounds , uvcn money ;
Goddard. 6,10 to 0 ; if everything Is straight ,
FUzsltSwons , in 20 10 to 0 ; Lewis , 10 to til
Y. W. Harris , Chicago Herald-Ryan SO ,
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French Percale
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i Bennison Brothers.
10 toll ; Goddard , 8,10 to 8 ; Fitz. 35 , even ;
Lo'wls , 10 to 9. Lou M. HOUSEMAN.
SCIIUKTKNFKST.
Preparations for Holding a Natloiml Tourna
ment In Oinnliu.
While the eyes of n largo portion of the
population of the globe will bo looking tq-
ward the big city by the lakes during the
progress of the World's fair , Omaha will
attract the attention of 4,000 men , women
and children at least for a week or more ,
because Omaha's contingent to the National
Riflemen's association ( Bundcsschuctzen
verein ) contest held in St. Louis two years
ago worked diligently to secure the next
ono for their city this year nnd they carried
off the prize ever the inducements held out
by such cities ns Milwaukee nnd Chicago.
These contests take place biennially. The
association at the place so selected is then
charged with the duty of making all prepara
tions for the meeting nnd the election of n
buncics president , secretary and treasurer to
assist in carrying out the program. F. L.
Blumcr of this city was selected for the first
mentioned ofllcc , while Louis Ilcluirod took
the second ono.
Ever since tlio St. Louis contest the mem-
ship hero have been deliberating whether it
would not bo ndvisablo to purchase n tract
of land for future use instead of holding the
competitive contests at Iluscr's park , where
nearly $13,000 , has boon expended by them In
buildings nnd other Improvements. Ono of
these stated to a BEE reporter that
It would have been far nioro profit-
table to the association had it contracted for
a park of ton or more acres at the time of
forming the organization , because the money
paid out so far at Huscr's park , which will
be wholly lost to it , would have gone a long
way toward paying for n tract of land nnd
making necessary improvements. No def
inite conclusion has as yet been readied in
this matter because no suitable pleco of
land , at a reasonable price and on favorable
terms , has been found. Tim exact date at
which the contest is to bo held hns there
fore not been fixed , but several members
give it as their opinion that it
will take place in August or Sep
tember , thus giving thorn time
in case the purchase of a park is made , to
complete buildings and make other neces
sary preparations. At the mooting to beheld
hold on March 7 all thcso matters will bo
finally decided.
The first day of the tournament will bo devoted -
voted to receiving the crack rillo shots and
their families nnd-friends , the second ono
being the day of commencement , when the
cro wning of the schuctzon king takes place ,
and prizes to the .vinners on the different
targets are awarded. Next a grand ball
will bo given.
After that the delegates present will
ballot for the place where the next biennial
meeting shall bo held , and then conies the
election of members of the bundesvorort , to
whom all questions about shuetzon matters
nro referred. Just before the participants
return to their homos another ball will bo
given ,
The Omaha association also had under
consideration the postponement of the tour
nament for ono year on account of the
World's fair but this has been abandoned ,
the members having como to the conclusion
that the attendance hero by reason of the
Chicago fair , would rather be increased in
stead of diminished , as fares on nil railroads
will bo considerably less , nnd , Omaha being
centrally located and within n short ride
from Chicago , a number of people would
take advantage of the low rates of fara and
visit hero. About 1,500 hold membership In
the national association.
I'rlnrc Under n Microscope.
Jack Prlnco is still swinging round the
circle In the sunny south nnd dazzling the
Imaginations of tno natives with his stories
of his performances on the wheel. The
following extract from the Florida Times-
Union was apparently written from ono of
the full dress photographs which Prlnco had
taken before he left Omaha : "Tho cham
pion bicycler , John S. Prince , is n splendid
specimen of physical manhood. His proportions
tions are wonderful. His height is 0 feet 10
inches ; thigh , 23 Inches ; calf , IB Inches ;
weight. 170 pounds. His muscles are double
and as bard as iron , IIo hai an expansion of
Monday morning wuolfcrourciitircstnckof ladies' , misses' , children's ,
hoys' and men's hose at another big reduction. X w they must go. You
can now buy any pair of hose from our stock at one-half actual eost. This
will without doubt be the greatest hosiery sale ever taken place in tills
city.
Ladies' Hose
IOC Pair.
GO ilo/.oii nil our Indies' fnst blnck cot
ton hose , our regular 2Uc quality , now tit
half ptico , lOc pair. You will never
again buy thorn at such prices.
Ladies' Hose
Pair.
48 dozen ladies' fast black hose , full
regular made and a very fine gunge , al
ways sold at 35c and -10c , now at ono
prico. 25c pair.
Men's Hose
IOC Pair.
85 dozen gents' clouded mixed hose ,
full regular inndc , in tans and grays ,
our regular 20o and 2oc hose , now nil atone
ono prlco , only lOc pair. If you need
any this is a big bargain.
Gents' Hose
IcDG Pair.
This is a stunner. All our men's fin-
CRt quality half hose , full regular inado ,
in lust black nnd fancy stripes , woro2oc ,
35c and 60c , now all at ono price , only
16c pair. They como in all sizes , 0 to 11.
Bennison Brothers.
eight nnd one-half inches to his chest ami
can so 'draw together his shoulder blades
that n dime can bo firmly hold between
them. "
The article concludes with n description of
his race with Howclls. In which ho "made
tlio mile in 1 minute and 30 seconds. " Evi
dently Jack's summer stories go for good
orthodox doctrine south of Mason and
Dixon's lino.
TH12 JUNK MKUTI.VO.
Tlireo Dnys of Kxccllimt Itncm Promised
l > y thi ) Ilimdntcr Cluu.
The prospects are bright for an interest
ing racing season In Omaha during the com
ing sunnuer. In tlio years past there has
been n noticeable lack of interest in racing
events In this xcity but the success of the
Gentleman's Roadster club last season has
induced them to prepare ? for entertaining the
speed loving public on a larger sealo this
year nnd arrangements nro already in prog
ress for a number of interesting events.
The driving matinees given fortnightly by
the club last year served to develop in
creased interest in the sport and the manner
in which they wcro conducted could not fail
to commend itself to the general public.
Given under the auspices of nn organization
composed of the leading business nnd profes
sional men of the city , and kept free from
the more undesirable features of the race
track , the tendency was to create a con
stantly increasing interest which should re
ward the efforts of the club with n largo
patronage this yoar.
At n meeting held last week the action of
tlio committee in deciding on n purse of
$5,000 for a Juno meeting was ratitled , nnd
Gcorgo M. Swigart was elected superintend
ent of speed. The racesiwill begin cither Juno
18 or 14 and co.itiuua three days. The secre
tary. Mr. H. C. Terry , is already in receipt
of correspondence which warrants the belief
that a field of horses will bo entered that will
satisfy the most sanguine , nnd the reputa
tion of those in i-hargo of the enterprise is a
sufllcicnt guaranty that the event will bo
conducted in n satisfactory manner.
iin Club Plans.
The Omaha Lacrossoidub has concluded
arrangements for the use of the base ball
grounds during the coming season nnd pro
poses to give the Omaha public a full oppor
tunity to bccomo acquainted with the merits
of a gnmo which In the localities where it is
better known is fully ns popular as base ball.
The secretary Is also in correspondence with
a number of towns through the state with a
view to the formation of a state league of
six or eight clubs.
Tncro are now four clubs in Nebraska out
side of Omaha which nro located respect
ively in Lincoln , Hustings , Fremont nnd
Grand Island. The object of the local club
is to arouse sufllcicnt interest to place teams
in thrcoothcreities If possible. Whether the
scheme Is feasible or uot will bo determined
before the annual mooting , which occurs
April 1. The interest in the club Is rapidly
increasing nnd every week brings a number
of now applications for membership. It is
expected that tlicro will bo fully 800 mem
bers by the time the season opens. Tlio
present officers of the club are George H.
Leslie , president ; Dr. Anglln , vice president ;
F. J. Peddle , secretary , and M. A. Hall ,
treasurer.
i.nio i
OMAHA , Feb. 22. To the Sporting Edltorof
TUB BEK : Replying to Mile. ; Armalndo's
article to the Chicago Times published in
THE REE of the 21st , I would say that I am
willing to meet her in a sweepstake race and
any time she Is ready to post the money the
arrangements for the race can bo completed.
In the meantime , us I bolluvo in less talk
and more work , I would remind her of what
she should , ns "the pioneer of bicycling , "
already know , It is customary to post n for
feit when making a challenge. Very truly ,
Li LI.I E WILLIAMS.
A l' nv C'rnnki.
It Is reported that Charley Cushman Is
trying to urouso enough base ball Interest in
Milwaukee to put in a team for next season.
Must bo going to play solitaire.
The contract of Campau with Now Or
leans has been approved ana barring accl-
Children's Hose
Pair.
70 dozen child ren's fust black heavy
cotton ribbed hose , all sixes , f tu 8J ,
wcro 1/ic. / now at half cost , tic pair. They
will upon your eyes when you sco thorn.
Boys' Bicycle Hose
ISC Pair.
68 dozen boys' heavy fnst black bicycle
hose , nil Hizes , 0 to 10. This is our rec-
ular 25o lender ; now they must go only
15o pair.
Children's Hose
2P3C Pair.
Tills lot coniprisps nil our finest im
ported fnst blaclc misses' , children's anil
boys' jersey ribbed fnst bhiclt hose , all
sixes , 6 } to U } , were oOc , Me nnd ( ! 5c , now
your choice of lot only 25c pair.
Infants' Hose
' 88' ' Pair ,
Our entire stock of infants' finest
quality imported cnshinoro all wool hose
in pure white , pink and light blue , with
silk heel nnd toe , were 7oo nnd $1 , now
all at only I55c ijair. sizes 4 to o } .
Bennison Brothers.
dents the Creole beauties of the Crescent
City will hare an opportunity to feast 'cheir
eyes upon the count's classic mug next sea
son.
son.Willie
Willie in Now York last week President
Robinson of the Clevelaiuls gave Mr , Hodcn
to understand that ho would taito Kelly if
the Boston club didn't want him , providing
the salary question could be settled satisfac
torily.
Only a short time ago thdBoston magnates
were offering Faneuil hall and Hunker Hill
thrown in for the privilege of seeing Kelly
in a Bemitown uniform , and now Manager
Soleo declares that lie wouldn't have him
anyway. What a transformation. ButJsow
York is good enough for Kelly.
lloi'Hcs ami HorxDiiK'ii.
A purse of $3,500 is offered In Russia for
any horse to beat the mile record of UiL'SU. ,
made by the stallion Whin.
Salt Lake City will hold a seven-day meet
ing this year ; beginning Juno 17. Six events
for $1,030 each are among others announced
in the program.
William Licrlc , David City , Nob. , owner of
Prlnco Vole by Antevolo. dam the great
brood marc. Princess Medium , has leased
the David City fair grounds for the unsulug
year.
N. I. Honin , Fremont , Nob. , will probably
purohaso thoil-yoar-old Pnutoluscolt , Packet ,
that was raised by Dr. Lester , David City-
Nob. Packet lias the reputation of being a
trotter ,
Council Bluffs horsemen are arranging fern
n meeting Juno I ! to 0 , or the week before the
Omaha mcoiincr. The Oiniihn races will bb
the first in this state , and the Blair mectfiisf
will occur on the following week.
G. W. Curry , Aurora , Nob. , owner of On
line ( 'J ) , 8:11 : , 1ms a colt a year old , by Wood-
lino'J : 111 , that is reported to bo a wonder
trotter , and if handled in his yearling form ,
which ho probably will bo , will beat a 'M ,
Theodore Beebo of Oseeola , Nel ) . has pur
chased the bay colt , Ilnrrv Holton 14MC.I , by
Dictator Wilkes , dam Jenny Holton , 8 88'4' .
This colt is u good sl/ed , rangy fellow , and
like liln dam is n natural and fast pacer.
The first dam of Dictator Wilkes Is the dam
of Nancy Hanks. 8:01. :
( JllCHtlllllH 1111(1 t
NOIITII Pf.ATTi : , NJI ! > . , I'eh. 21. To the Sport
ing Killtor ot Tin : Illii : . To decide n lint will
yott state In your next Hiuiilay's Issue whether
Voter Jm-lyson mill Joe MrAulllYo have over
fought together , nnd , If so , when and who won ?
Ans. They fought In San Frunrlsro December -
comber 23. 1B83 , nnd Jackson won in twenty-
four rounds.
OMAHA , Neh. , Keh. 23. What Is the fastest
time hy u yearling ?
Ans. Belle Ai-ton , 2:21.54 : , Witchlta , Kan ,
September ! ! 0 , 18W.
OMAHA , I'oh. 22. To tlio Sporting Kill I or of
Tin : HEI : : I'leaso dci-ldo thu following hot In
Hunday'H paper : ( live the nxuet dutn of inontli
anil wfnit year Sullivan ilefeiitcd I'ndily Itynn
for the world' * hoiivywulKhl championship ut
Mississippi City , Miss. A elalm.slt wim prior to
the year IKHi ) . II eliil.ni * It was thu year 1BH1
or iSd'J. Who wins ?
Am. It was February 7 , 1833 , nt Mlsls-
sippl City.
Alil.lMlTON , Nob. , I'Vb. 23-To the Pportlng
ICdltorof Tin ) lltii : Your opinion on tlui fol
lowing In niixt .Sunday's llei : ; will much obllKot
In a Kiune of hlKh-tlve , iiftnr trump U made ,
Ilio opposition uccldentiilly discards it trump.
Whul will be done In this OIIKO ? J. U.
Ans. No player can discard a point. If the
car 1 Is not a point ho cannot return it to his
hand If any other player objects.
KIM.-K I'OIIT. .Mo. , I'Vli. 2t. To the Bportlng
Kdltorof Tin : IlKi' : To ( k'cliki u wagur , pleasa
unswor the folliiwlii In Sunday's Htx.i A
hots 11 that ( Jlovolund's majority over lluril-
son In MUsoinl will lie Kic.iimrtliun Iliirrlbon'a
nmjorlty over Cluveluud In lnwu. T. A.
lliifloy.
Ans. A wins.
Sioirx CiTVIu..l'tb. ! 23. Toitho Sportlnif Edl-
torofTiiK HEI : : Would you Idiully Inform muui
to who In the niEiiinuer of the Omaha 1/nerot.so
rluh an 1 am Kinnewhiit liitert-sted In that line.
I noticed un urtlr.loln your puper of HOIIIO time
K" calllnu for u inoethiK ut. the 1'iixtoti hotel ,
Ho I tiiku thU moitiiH of muling out whu thu In *
coriorutor | nro. Will ll.O'llrliin.
Ans , See nrtlch on tills page.
OHANII IBI.\KII. | Nub. , l-'ub. i3. ! To the Hport-
InK l'.dltor of Tin ; IlK.K : I'leusu answer In
Hunduy'8 HIK : If tlioro ever was uciiblnat po
sition held hy any ono west of thu Missouri
river ; If HO , bv whom and from whavtuto.
A Header of Tin : HKK ,
Ans , Henry M. Teller of Colorado was \t
appointed secretary of the interior by PrciU ,
dcut Arthur , April 0 , IbW. - J