The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 25, 1895, Page 10

o THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1595. The sport of cycling is st ascendency, and, as will be seen in the CaLr's department of wheeling, club runs | on Sunday are becoming a very popular fad. Oarsmen are training like beavers for the regatta, and the lovers of coursing are anxiously waiting for the big meeting on Thursday The rifle-shooters will have some spirited contests at the San Rafael ranges on the 30th inst., and the winners will go East to participate in the big shoot- ing fest Anglers, athletes and sports- men are having considerable enjoyment in their respective forms of sport. THE WHEELMEN. Edwards WIilling to Try for the World’s Record To-Morrow. Club events to-morrow—Acme Club Wheel- men, run to Lake Chabot, with trampers’ { annex; California Cycling Club, race at Cen- tral Park at 9 :30 A. 3.; Camera Club Cyclers, run to Toca ;arden City Cyclers, San Jose, ru Golden Gate Cyeling Club, run to Crystal Springs, 8 A.M.; Imperial Cycling Club, run to Niles Canyon, 9 A. M.; Liberty Cycling Club, picnic at Tamal- pais, ® A.».; Observatory Cycling Club, San Jose, picnic run; Olympic Club Wheelmen, run to San Mateo. 9 A.M.; Outing Cycling Club, run to Tamalpais, 9 A. M.; San Jose Road Club, picnic run with Observatory Club; San Francisco Road Club, run fo Petaluma, 8 A. M.; road race of San Francisco business houses at San Leandro, 9 A. M.; road race of San Jose business houses to Gilroy, 9:30 A. M. The parade of wheelmen last Wednesday night was about the largest gathering of the kind ever brought together in this city. As a rule cyclists are averse to parading, but where the cause is theirown, as in this instance, they turn out en masse, and the effect of several hundred wheels in line is very pleasing. There was some comment because the Bay City ‘Wheelmen did not appear in the turn-out. This club should have been well repre- sented, whereas there were but three mem- bers in line. In such a movement, where the direct benefit of themselves and all other cyclists is concerned, it seems to me that the oldest and one of the largest local clubs should have made some effort for the good of the cause, and surely it would have been no bardship for them to have turned out in & body and paraded with the other clubs for an hour or so. There is dissention in the ranks of the Imperial Cycling Club and several of the charter members have resigned. Still the club is strong numercially and the loss of a few members should not affect it. Cap- tain Johnson has called a run for to- morrow to Niles Canyon, leaving on the 9 A. M. broad-gauge boat. A special meet- ing of the members will be heid next Tuesday evening. President Tooker has | appointed the followi g committees: Del- egates to the Track Association—J. 8. Egan, E. C. Douglas . F. Burns; to the Associated Clubs—C. H. Dannals, W. W. Wilson and W.W. Earle. The Im- perials will have about ten men entered in the Bay Citz Wheelmen's races. The California Cycling b will hold the third of a series of one-mile handicap | club races at Central Park to-morrow | morning. Two weeks from to-morrow the winners of the three races will ride the fipal, and the victor will be rewarded with a medal. There will be a road race to-morrow from 8an Jose to Gilroy (thirty miles) between teams from four prominent = business houses there. The first rider to arrive in Gilroy scores 20 points, the second 19, and 80 on, the last rider scoring one point. The make-up of the teams is as follows: From T. W. Hobson & Co.—H. P. Peoples, Charles George, W. A. Rogers, Ed Willis- ton and J. W. McCauly; from the City | Store—D. G. Thornton, A. M. Turel, R. W. Katy, Thomas Welch and Al G. Col; from A. Brassy Co.—A. Bra R. Brassy. A. E. Johnstone, Joseph Jury and E. Rey- naud: from T. W. Spring A. Pede- munte, F. Chararia, W. K. Jamison, E. P. Meyer and Charles J. Sullivan. The offi- cials will be: Referee, J. A. Desimone starter, G. A. Howe: Spring, E. Turel, P. The start will be made from the corner of Market and Santa Clara streetsat8:45 a. M., finishing at the Williams Hotel, Gilroy. The teams are very evenly matched and a good race should result. Although the Royal Cyeling Club was organized out of the Crescent Road Club the latter organization has not gone out of existence and is progressing finely at_the | old clubrooms, #11 Octavia street. New members are being admitted at every meeting and the clubis far from being de- funct. All communications for the Cres- cents should be addressed to L. Bearwald, secretary, at the foregoing address. Captain Quadt has called a run of the Golden Gate Cycling Club to Crystal Springs and return for to-morrow. The M. club is interested in the present movement | for better streets and roads and will lend all the aid in its ver., As already publ to-morrow on the 8 . ». Sausalito, and the Olympic Club Wheelmen to San Mateo to witness J. E. Edwards’ attempt to lower the world’s five-mile road record. Captain L. L. Korn of the San Francisco Road Club announces a run to-morrow to Petaluma, taking the 8 A. M. Tiburon ferry. Members will assemble at Seventh and Market streets promptly at 7:30. Thisisa | new and active ciub, of which Ed Sands is the president. The Outing Road Club will attend the Liberty Cycling Club’s picnic to-morrow at Tamalpais. “All wheelmen are cordially invited to attend this affair, which prom- ises to be a most enjoyable event. Take 9 A. M. Sausalito ferry and train to Tamal- pais. No wheels need be taken on this trip, unless some of the cyclers wish'to ride back in the afternoon. THe commit- tee in charge consists of Warren Irelan, Joseph McLaughlin, A. Joost, Charles Mayer and H. E. Morton. The Outings made a fine appearance in the parade last Wednesday night, turning c‘l;_t a large percentage of their member- ship. Captain Mayer has called a century run of the Liberty Club for Sunday, June2. Captains Dodge and Kitchen of the Bay Citys and Acmes, respectively, are arrang- inga joint picnic run for June 2, to some Pplace in Marn County. There will be an interesting road race to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock over the San Leandro triangle, the contestants being employes of four downtown wholesale houses. The teams are as follows: Neustadter Bros.—J. H. Ballin, A. I'hf:noney, M. Ballin, F. Hoag and F. Web- . Levi Strauss & Co.—J. F. Cunningham, hed in the Cavy, the | Camera Club_Cyclists go to Tocaloma | | speedy for them. | i o, Y T i AR H. Fischer, J. Waterman, G.James and A. Mains. Dunham, Carrigan, Hayden Compan; H. F. Coffin, W. A. Landry, J. 8. Egan, A. Scott and J. R. Knight. Tillman & Bendel entered a team at first, but withdrew to attend the picnic of the Retail Grocers. Redington & Co.—J. Mullen, A. Goddard, J. Van der Bos, W. Eskin and C. Weber. The distance of the race has not {e! been fully decided upon, but it will probably be for twenty-five miles, being three times around the triangle. Much enthusiasm is manifested in the event among the houses represented, and as one recognizes in the entries the names of several riders who are prominent in racing circles no doubt the affair will furnish good sport. J. J. B. Argenti, W. R. Phillips and ‘Walter N. Brunt of the California Cycling Club took a long trip last Satarday. “They left here at 6 . 3. and_rode. to Mountain View, thirty miles, without a dismount. Then'continued on to San Jose, where they had Iunch, afterward resuming their jour- ney, arriving in the evening at Gilroy, hav- ing traveled thus far eighty miles. Not satistied they started on the long and tedious climb up to the Hot Springs, fifteen miles further. which {)oint they reached at 7 p. M., making nearly 100 miles in thirteen hours. The Gem City Cyclersis the name of a new club now being organized by the wheelmen of Los Gatos. J. E. Alexanderof San Jose contemplates | a trip to the Yosemite Valley about June ‘Walter Jamison of San Jose, a Fast Class A Rider. 1, accompanied b?r Mr. Winship of Stan- ford. Eryw'\n Mobrig, wife and two chil- dren, will ride their wheels from here to Paso Robles about June 15. At the same time W. H. Stinson and James Coffroth of the Olympic Club and Joseph B. Carey of San Jose will start on a trip from here to Los Angeles. Horace B. Sperry was in the City last week, but left Tuesday for Fresno. He carries his wheel wherever he goes, and rides all the time. Thomas H. Doane is contemplating rac- ing once more. The proposed race to-day over the tri- angle, between teams from Oakland, San Joseand San Francisco Boy’s High schools, has been indefinitely postponed. The team from this City first withdrew, as they could not train, having to take examina- tions for Berkeley and Stanford. the San Jose team bas withdrawn, as they think the Oaklanders altogether too The Oakland team con- sisted of Messrs. Gooch, Childs, Mahoney, Baker, Orra and Colby, all speedy young riders. Entries for the race meet of the San Jose Road Club on June 1 will close to-night with the last delivery of mail at San Jose. A large list is exé\ected and valuable prizes have been offered in the various events. Captain Delmas has called a run to Gil- Toy to-morrow to witness the finish of the business-houses’ race. Percy Mott. into two sections, the first of which will ride leisurely to,destination, while the second will be a scorch, led by two tan- dem teams in an endeavor to lower the San Jose-Gilroy record of 1 hour 20 min- utes. Impromptu races will be held on the Gilroy track Sunday afternoon. The following are the dates and loca- tions on the National cycle racing circuit | for 1895: May 30, Plaintield; June 1, Trenton: June 8, Clinton, Mass; June 11, Rochester; June 12 and 13, Syracuse; June 14 and 15, Brooklyn; June 17, Bos- ton; June 19, Waltham; June 22, Phila- delphia; June 24, Scranton, Pa.; June 25 and 26, Wilkesbarre; June 27, Carbondale; June 29, Brooklyn; July 3, Paterson, N. J.; July'4, Bridgeport and Waltham ; Jul 6, New York; July 8 to 13, Asbury Parl (L. A. W. meet); Jul{ 15 to 19, vacation; July 20, Baltimore; July 23, ‘Williamsport ; July 25, Steubenville; July 27, Cleveland; July 3i, Dayton; August 1, Wauseon; August 3, Toledo; August 5, Fort Wayne; August 7, South Bend; August 9and 10, Chicago; August 13 and 14, Minneapolis: August 16 and 17, Marinette, Wis. ; August 19 and 20, Milwaukee; August 22 and And now | The run is divided | Q000G 0R DADONDRND the middle of November. that Oakland, Sacramento, Stockton, Marysville, Dixon, Redding, Fresno, Bakerstield and other live wheeling towns in this State will apply for dates on the National racing eircuit, thus making more gi an inducement for the racers to come ere. 1 present this week likenesses of Percy R. Mott and Walter Jamison. Mott isa new luminary in the eycling sky, but his few performances have "been brilliant and his future as a raceris bright. In build, | manner and countenance he much resem- bles Julian Pye Bliss, the great Chicago racer. He rides for the A2me Club Wheel- | men of Oakland, and added to the club’s great list of victories at the Fabiola fete in Oakland, May 11, by winning the one-mile handieap, class A. i ‘Walter Jamison is another new rider and hails from San Jose. From a large field of starters he won the mile novice at the Garden City Cyclers' meet on April 19, which was a good performance. He will ride at the Bay City meet on May 30, ana ! should show up well in class A handicap events. The Garden City Cyclers and San Jose Road Club have both™ called runs to this City on Decoration day to attendsthe Ba City Wheelmen’s races. An attempt will be made on the world’s class A competi- tion record in the mile scratch event at the road club’s meet. Tandem pacing will be used. The California Associated Cycling Clubs will hold a regular meeting next Saturda; night at the rooms of the Reliance Clu Wheelmen in Oakland. All delegates are requested to be present. There is a “joker” in one of the amendments to the by-laws offered at the last meeting which will be sprung on the unsuspecting dele- gates, I am told. The Southern California racing circuit has turned out a grand fizzle, owing to the mismanagement of Charles Fuller Gates, and the class B racers who went down from here have returned. Walter Foster of the Olympics, Allan Jones of the Garden Citys and Burke and Castleman of Los Angeles have entered in the Bay City Wheelmen’s races. The latter two intended to ride at Los Angeleson May 30, but say the track is dangeroys, so they are coming here. The Acme Club Wheelmen of Oakland will have a run to-morrow in conjunction with the trampers’ annex of the athletic club to Lake Chabot, where a picnic lunch will be served, and then they will have a scorch home over the hills. The Bay City Wheelmen’s race meet at Central Park on May 30, Decoration day, promises to be the most successful event of its kind ever beld in this City. No pains have been spared to make it so, and the club is deserving of success. The entry- list, published elsewhere in to-day’s Cavr, is large and representative, containing the names of ull the prominent class A and B riders of this part of the State. It 1s questionable if the grand stand will be large enough to accommodate all those who wish reserved seats, the demand al- ready has been so large. Clabrough, Golcher & Co., 605 Market street, have the reserved list. San Jose and Oakland will be represented, and every cyclist in this City who wants to be ‘“init” will be at Central Park next Thursday. Tt is to be hoped SraLDING. Thsdgcine THE ANGLER. San Andreas Lake WIIl Be Opened Next Month. Anglers who have become tired of catch- ing the small fish of coast streams are longing to hear from the mountains, where grand sport should soon be realized. The headwaters of the Sacramento River in the vicinity of Verdi isa favorite place of the lovers of fly-casting, and should the stream continue to recede happy moments may be expected in the near future. Commissioner Emeric cannot stand the strain of “‘wait awhile’” any longer and in the company of a friend he will give the upper Sacramento a_trial next week. Should the enthusiastic sportsman meet with good luck it can be taken for granted that a rush to the home of the whoppers will quickly result. The Truckee is a late stream and will not give up any of its beauties until July and August. Anglers who have been whipping the coast streams report a great improvement in the growth and size of the fish. In creeks which yielded fingerlings, a few weeks ago, some very nice trout were taken during the week. The favorable reports | to hand have come from the Pescaders and San eiregorio creeks in San Mateo County, the San Lorenzo in Santa Cruz County a ome of the tribmtaries of the Russian River above Healdsburg. The reason for the improvement in coast-stream fishing { small streams which feed large bodies of water. The trout which up to very re- cently enjoyed the cool and densely cov- ered pools of the canyons dropped down to the large creeks on finding the water which had covered their backs gradually diminishing, and they can be readily dis- tinguished irom the young steelbeads that remained in_ the large streams by their color, which is generally dark, with a pro- nounced red stripe down the side. Some anglers who are not conversant with the habits of the steelhead will in- variably pronounce those dark-looking fel- lows genuine specimens of the mountain trout, when in reality they are the steel- head changed in color because of their long stay in water that was shaded from the sun’s rays. With the exception of some private waters that have been stocked with East- ern trout—New Hampshires—the only fish | of the trout species that may be taken are steelheads. Probably the Fish Commissioners may take a notion to stock some of the coats streams with New Hampshire and Loch Leven trout some time in the future, but be that as it may, it is a poor consolation for the anglers of this City to hear of the Commissioners stocking the streams of Northern and Bouthern California with foreign trout, while tiie creeks near home are almost ‘‘called in.” Local anglers will be pleased to learn that San Andreas Lake wifi be thrown open on June 15 and that the new Crystal Lake may 2lso be opened to anglers this year. Permits, however, will not be so easily pro- cured as in past years. The gentlemen of the company who will issne permits stated that owing to the indiscriminate manner in which passes were disposed of last sea- son by Tom, Dick and Harry a new rule will be enforced this year, and only anglers who are well recommended by stockholders of the company will be honored with ang- ling privileges. trout in the lake are in excellent condition this year, and those who will 23, Mount Clements; August 24 to 30, trips to Canada; 3lst, Buffn%o; September 2, Hartford; 11th, 12th and 13th, Sprin, field, Mass. (the event of the vear); l4th, Waltham; 17th, Paterson, N. J.; 19th Reuding, i’a.; 21st, Philnd:lphia; 27th and 28th, Baltimore; October 1 and 2, Nash- ville; 5th and 9th, 8t. Louis; 11th and 12th Council Bluffs; 15th, Omaha; 17th, 13th and 19th, Denver; 22d, Pueblo; 25th and 26th, Salt Lake; 29th and 30th, Hot Springs, Utah; Novomber 1 and 2, San Fraucisco; . and 7th, San Antonio, Tex.; El Paso, Tex. Rl The intermediate dates will be added {from time to time if sanctions are applied for early; the circuit may go from Utah to Washington and Oregon before reaching California if arrangements can be made, in which event it would reach here about avail themselves of the opportunity to try a “dr‘y"mst at the start may assuredly look for grand sport. Henry Bkinner, the champion long-distance fly-caster of the coast, has had a number of small flies tied especially for the San aAndreas Lake, which are certain to create no end of trouble among the now happy denizens of that big pond. Skinner, like many other expert anglers, most emphatically objects to losing a fine trout because of delicate and pretty tackle. The small English and Scotch flies are very neat things to look at, but they will never answer for the kind of fishing that is to be bad in Lake* San An- dreas, and those ‘who purchase them will find their mistake when a fish of one pound or more is struck. Frank Dolliver caught a three and a is accounted for in the receding of the ¢ {from coast streams and their tributaries | { ing them at luncheon balf pound trout near Point Reyes last Sunday. Al Wilson is engaged in the pleasant oc- cupation of catching smali bass near the mouth of Russian River. Wilson predicts that this will be a great bass year. Deputy Fish Commissioners should oc- casionally visit some of the prominent French and Italian restaurants and ask for quail on toast or a venison steak. Deputy Commissioners McFarland and Davis have had a 400-mile ride down the Sacramento River recently in a canoe. If any one should ask him, McFarland can give a very interesting story of his trip and where they stopped over for refresh- ments. James Watt is very much perturbed over an article which appeared in last Sat- urday’s CALL in reference to a catch of small trout which he made recently in Paper-mill Creek. ‘Why any man of good common-sense should feel aggrievedover a little truthful statement in connection with an outing on the stream in question is somewhat of & puzzle to all followers of the angle in view of the fact that for some weeks past the trout taken from the Paper- mill and Lagunitas creeks were all of a size less than six or seven inches. Mr. Watt’s catch compared favorably with the creels of other anglers who had whipped the stream this month, conse- quently the very popular Scottish angler cannot have any reasonable right to ob- ject to the truth. It must be said, how- ever, of the gentleman in question that there are few men on this coast who can handle a rod and cast a fly with the same skill as Mr. Watt, and it goes without say- ing that when he encounters a brother- angler on a stream or lake where large fish dwell, the race for “high hook’’ is generally won by the gentleman who had “cast’” an objection against a statement that his creel contained a number of small fish at the end of a recent day’s outing on the well- flogged Paper-mill Creek. EeT “GLADYS,” THE WHEEL. Frances E. Willard’s Ex- periences With a Bicycle. The New York Critic in its current issue devotes some space to a review of a book by Miss Frances E¢ Willard entitled *“How I Learned to Ride the Bicycle.”’ Miss Willgrd, in a particularly bright and interesting manner, relates her ex- perience with the wheel and compares it to ‘“‘that greater wheel,” the universe, de- ducing from its use many lessons which are ordinarily considered to be in the province of the preacher in his pulpit. The following is an extract from the Critic’s article: Her ‘“Reflections by the Way” should be sufficient inducement to anybody to buy and read Miss Frances E. Willard’s book. They ilre the machine a standing in literature ardly lower than that of the horse or the ship, and will doubtless be responsible for many a. broken nose and dislocated kneecap. Miss Willard eommenced to learn to ride by con- ceiving & vast respect for her wheel. which led necesserily to her personifying it. Gladys— such is the name of her mettiesome steed— acquired a soul, a voice, and spoke to her mind’s ear, like Baalam’s beast, she says; or, as we should prefer to put it more comprehen- sively, like a Dutch uncle, or like the talking plank of the good ship Argo. “Idid notask you to mount or drive,” quoth Gladys on her first attempt, “but since you haye done o, you must now learn the laws of balance and exploita- tion. * * * Strange as the paradox may seem you will do this best by not trying to do itat all. You must make up what you are leased to call your mind—make it up speedi- y or you will be cast in yon mud-puddle and no blame to meand no thanksto yourself. | * * * Do not look down like an imbecile upon the steering-wheel in front of you. * * * Ttis thecurse of life that nearly every one looks down. * * * Look upand off and on and out; get forehead and foot into line, the latteracting as a rhythmicspur in the flanks of your equilibrated equine; so shall you win and that right speedily.” In addition to pay- ing strict attention to these and other oracles, Miss Willard engaged the ser- vices of three stout young Englishmen to hold her fiery charger while she mounted, and as many buxom English lasses to keep it from dancing around too wildly when it was started. But the main thing. she found, is will. It is the wobbling will that makes the wheel to wobble. ““The bicycle,” says Miss Willard, “is ke the world.” When the world downs you you get down on it; but with patjence and de- termination all comes right again. The wneel isa means of pleasure, a means of health,a menns of grace. It is a temperance reformer, & dress reformer. It images in its course the greater whee.—the universe. For these and other reasons, plenty as blackberries, she has learned to ride it at the age of 53, and her ad- vice to the reader is, ““Go thou and do likewise.” And do not foreet, we wouid add, that she is the first to give the machine life, to make it a sym- bol, a winged word, & my th. s THE CRICKET FIELD. The Citrus Colony Club Defeats the Pacific Club. On Friday evening, May 17, an eleven of the Pacific Cricket Club journeyed to Placer County to fulfill an engagement with the Citrus Colony Club of Penryn. The night was spent in Rocklin, and next morning the team was driven out to the ground of the Citrus Colony Club. The home team went to the bat first and made 146 runs. Against this total the visi- tors, who seemed to break down unac- countably, were able to make only 56. Being more than 80 runs behind the Pa- cific Club men “followed on,” but in the second inning were able to make only 55 tuns. The home team thus won by an inning and 35 runs. The score was as fol- lo: Miss CITRUS cox . Simmonds, c. CLUB—FIRST IN 5. Theobald, b, Casidy rt, b. Casidy. fas o 4 & PACIFICS—FIRST INNING. G. B. Wise b. Simmonds. C. A. Stuart b, Turner.... .. . G Theobald c. Coates b. Simmonds. J. 3. Theobald, run out, iseman b, Turner A. M. Ramsay c. Jones b. Simmonds. A. Inkersiey st. Garnett b. Simmond: &l hrornadrtcacus Casidy b. Turner. G. Theobald c. G. b, G. B. Wise c. Butt b. Turner. J.J. Theobald ¢. Lanmore Mutch c. Coates b. Turner. Wiseman ¢. M. Browne b. Butt., Bennett b. Turner. t. rarSoocmELm Ji&% men treated their spitality, entertain- and dinner in the clubhouse on each day of their stay. The Pacific Cricket Club team is the first team that has visited the Citrus Colony Club. After dinner on the last evening of the visitors’ stay many good songs were 4 guests with splendid sung and'a good tinie generally was en- joyed. ARTHUR INKERSLEY. COURSING. Entries for the Big Meeting Wil Close Tuesday. All lovers of coursing from City and State will be at Casserly’s Ocean View park, on Thursday next, to witness the much-talked of interstate meeting be- tween the fastest and best-bred dogs in America. Coursing is one of the most interesting outdoor sports when properly conducted, and it goes without saying that the races which have been held in Casserly’s park since the change of management took lace have been'of the most satisfactory ind. The event of the season will occur on Thursday though, and on thatday every man who has a love for coursing at heart will be in the grand stand, an in- terested spectator of what promises to be the grandest inclosed coursing meeting that has ever been held under the colors of the red, white and blue. From Sacra- mento, Stockton, Merced, San Jose and even as faraway as Los Angeles, intelli- gence has been received that dogs are being conditioned for this particular meeting, and that numbers of ‘sportsmen from the interior, who are passionately fond of the game, will be at Ocean View to see the flyers fleecing fur and to hear the old Irish and . Scottish bagpipes piping favorite lullabies. The interstate coursing meeting will be a “‘rattler,” without doubt, and, according to the large numbers of dogs thatare being trained for the event, it is but reasonable to sugpose that the running off of the first round will occupy the entire day. Sports- men must not forget that the entries for this meeting will positively close on Tues- day evening, the 23th inst., at 909 Market street, and that no entry will be received on the following day. The entrance fee has been placed at $5 because of the number of excellent prizes that are offered, namely: $250, $125, $50 and three $15. There will be a consolida- tion stake for all dogs that fail to capture a prize, and the club will add a very suitable purse to be run for. The meeting will be under the manage= ment of D. Shannon, president; J. Perigo, vice-president; J.J. Eamonds, treasurer. Field stewards—P. Curtis of Santa Clara, W. C. Peyton of Santa Cruz, W. de B. Lopez of Pleasanton, H. Hull and G. H. Lafin of San Francisco. The_ secretary is J. .%ickson of the California Turf, and the judge and slipper will be res£ectively John Grace and fames Wren. The two latter gentlemen are too well known to the atrons of the leash to need comment here. heir names are enough to insure a fair field and no favor, and that is all that coursing men require when out for sport. Mr. Casserly received yesterday 250 strong hares from Merced, which when liberated in the park made themselves at home with the old residents that are now waiting in the breeding paddock for an op- portunity to show their hee!s to the fastest running dog. The following dogs will race to-morrow in Kerrigan’s Coursing Park: P. Cerney’s Annie Dsley vs. G. Burfiend's Catchem; J. R. Dickson’s Waratah ys. V. W. Guerrero’s Bonnie Lass; W. D. Murphy’s White Cloud vs. G. Watson’s Belmont; P. Gor- man’s Little Casino vs. W. D. Murphy's Dash- away; G. Burfiend’'s Tricks vs. W. Benchley's John 'W; P. Olmos’ Flyaway vs. B. W. Guer- rero's Robert J; G. Watson'’s White C vs. F. Donnelly’s Red Cloud; J. McBride’s Chris Buckley vs. E. Dunne’s Jennie G; W. Dalton’s Fence vs. E. Dunne’s Snowbird; D. Dillon’s Sacramento Queen vs. P. Brennan’s Red Prince; P. Kerrigan’s Lamplighter vs. ling’s Rustic Maid; W. J. Dunn’s Sal D. Dillon's Evening Star; P, Kerrigan’s Nancy Till ve. J. McBride’s Flashlight; D. Dunne’s Butcher Boy vs. S. Riordan’s Chicabee; J. Mc- Cormick’s Freestone vs. P. Kerrigan’s Red Lignt; T. Brennan’s White Rustic vs. W. Dal- ton’s Jimmy Hope. J. Grace Jr. judge and James Grace slipper. e L THE FAITHFUL DOG. Pacific Kennel Club’s Election of Offlicers. The outlook for a ‘‘warm-belt” discus- sion between the memters of the Pacific Kennel Club at their next meeting is promising. The general opinion of dog- fanciers is that talk will be discovered a very cheap commodity when dog topics will be argued among those of the mem- bers who retired minus blue ribbons at the late bench show. It is an unquestionable fact that a judge of a bench show cannot please all exhibit- ors, but, then, there is such a thing as favoritism, too, Whichiudges have been accused of, and it is said that ‘‘Honest’ John Davidson did not look through his lasses at every dog that came before him or judgment. Some people will be surprised if strict harmonv will prevail at the next meeting of the elub. The following matter of interest to the doz-fanciers of this coast appeared in the American Field of the 18th inst.: The report of the A. K. C. ?ulrurly meetin, shows that several matters of more than ordi- nary interest were attended to,and the amend- ments recommended by the committee on rules cannot but attract notice; however, it gpeflfl that the only one as yet adopted was 2) that in regard to kennel clubs on the Pacific Co <t organizing & committee or board to in- igate cherges and attend to objecilons raised out there. The plan is almost exactly similar to the one we suggested, in re- gard to coursing matters, in the Ameri-, can Field of April 14, 1894, and it is probable that the A. K. C. will not find the Pacific Coast fanciers as backward in respond- ing to its suggestion as the coursing men of that section have been in accepting ours, for itisan open secret that the California kennel clubs have “got it in for” the A. K. C. in & mild way. The latter in nccedmg to the request, which almost amounted to a demand, that the Alismlution for 500 entries should be waived, as far as Pacific Coast shows are concerned, might as well have been generous and ex- tended the grantto shows held west of 100 deg. west longitude, thereby including the Colorado fanciers, who really are more isolated than the members of the California kennel clubs; their only show (Denver) never has ap- proached the 500 mark, and the nearest show to them is at Omaha, some 600 miles away. e THE OARSMEN. Crews That Are Training Hard for the Regatta. Next Thursday the greatest regatta ever held in the West will be rowed at E1 Campo and the senior and junior four-oared barge championship of the Pacific Coast will be decid~d. The Stockton crew has engaged quarters at Tiburon and will put on their finishing touches there. They intend to walk over the Marin County hills between Tiburon and El Campo and then on reaching the latter place take a spin over the course which has been selected for the race. This method of *raining will be pursued every day, beginning with next Monday morn- ing. Manager Manchester reports that his crew is in first-class trim, and when uestioned as to its chances for victory in the senior race smiles and his face assumes a knowing look, as if to say—just wait and see. This crew is regarded ‘as the dark horse. 1 The South End senior crew, champions for many years past, for some unaccounta- ble reason is not regarded very favorably by the sporting fraternity. They have a good team, witfi Frank Duplissea as stroke and Bode in the bow and Carson and Horstmeyer in the waist. The senior race, as judged by the sport- ing element, rests between the Pioneers and Dolphins, with the Stocktons as the dark horse. The Pioneers and Dolphins doubtless iave good crews, so have the Ariels, Stocktons and South Ends, and it seems to be any one’s race. In the junior race, owing to the number of entries, it seems to be even harder to pick the winner than in the senior. Atone time it was thought the race wounld be be- tween the Olympics and South Ends, but the South Fnds’' stock has greatly de- preciated during the past week, and with its decline the St. Mary’s, Acmes and Ariels have risen and even gone above that of the Olympics, and now the general opinion seems to be that the first place is between the St. Mary’s and Acmes, with the Olympics and Ariels batthing hard for third place. A week ago the St. Mary's were not considered as beins very promi- nent factors in the race, but during the past week their improvement has en so marked that it is pretty safe to say, if they continue to improve proportionately during the coming week, that Mr. Jaunet, their general manager, will have the pleasure of conveying the beautiful silver trophy and the junior championship to St. Mary's classic shades. Tgxe South Ends are, from a knowing one’s idea, too light to put much force in their stroke, and if they seek better than last place it would seem properfor them to select a heavier crew. The honor of the boom in rowing circles properly belongs to the energetic mem- bers of the South Ends, and more par- ticularly Messrs. Fritz and Herget and the other members of the regatia commitiee. Had it not been for these members row- ing would have remained a back number in sporting circles. Patrol-boats have been secured by the Sonth End Rowing Club to guard the I fourteen of us, chaperoned by a charming course of the races. No boats of any de- scription will be allowed to approach nearer to the course than a quarter of a mile or be permitted to land on the grounds at El Campo either before or after the races. O R HANDBALL. Players Who WIil Meet In the Courts To-Morrow. The vrogramme arranged by the man- agers of the San Francisco ball court for to-morrow reads: P. Barrett and H. Moffet to play R. Shea and J. Brannick; Al Tobin, champion of Berkeley, t0 play P. Kelly asingle-handed contest for 310 aside; J. Morris and M. MeNeil to play P. Ryan and J. Rodgers; G.McDonaldand C. McKinnon to play J. Fitzgerald and_J. McDonaid; J. Mc- Carthy and J. Fiynn to play C. Sullivan and M. Walsh; final game, J. Jones, the Australian champfon, to play G. Hutchinson and J. Mc- Evill, the best 3 out 5 21 aces. SRR e LADY CYCLISTS. A Clique In the San Jose Ladles’ Cycling Club. War! Iknewit. My woman’s intuition told me so. Denials thick and fast are heaped upon the assertion that there is a lack of inferest in the Ladies’ Cycling Club. The club, T am informed, is in & most prosperous condition except for the exist- ence within 1ts sacred confines of a ‘“‘clique.” This is the “rift within the lute.” That all men are created equal is a historical fact, but you see they did not mention women, and until the precious creatures are included in this statement they will be club members in name only. Dainty shoulders will be shrugged and enciled eyebrows uplifted in the same eminine manner whenever one outside of the “clique exclusive” puts in an appear- ance. Truly these cliques are abominable things and do much toward ruining a club. Itis surely unpardonable for any member or members to wilfully disregard | b g % E4 A Prominent Lady Cycler of San Jose. the captain’s orders when on a run, and this is not an unfrequent occurrence in the club mentioned. Girls, join hands and work together for awhile. Throw yourselves out of the argu- ment and work for the club, then if it is not a success rather than have a club in discord begin all over again—form two clubs and let the clique rule its own little kingdom. Don’t descend to petty quarrel- ing. Don’t listen to the trivial gossip, which amounts to so little after all. Prove to those critical creatures who sit back and laugh in their sleeves while you strug- gle that you are equal to the emergency and can turn from the beaten path without falling in the gutter. Last week Mrs. Kate Wilcox, Mrs. E. E. Gummer and Miss Emma Rheel rode to Gilroy, a distance of thirty miles, in two hours and twenty-fivé minutes, and after arriving there were royally entertained by friends, who took them for an additional spin of fifteen miles. This was a highly creditable performance, as the ladies rode n;:lin!t a strong wind the greater portion of the way. Miss Edwards and Miss Gray of the L. C. C. at the same time rode ten miles in thirty minutes—relay time. Who knows but that in another year we shall imitate our charming Parisian sisters and hold a ‘‘meet” of our cwn. What a beauty the new diamond-frame ladies’ wheel is.” Do you know, in another year methinks we shall see but few ‘‘drop’’ frames upon our streets? The diamond frame is so much -stronger, safer and lighter .that it surely has a great deal to recommend it to the true lovers of sport. How ridiculous when you stop to con- sider—seeing a modern Sandow spinning by on a 17-pound machine, while by his side, on a 25 or %-Found *‘ice-wagon,” isa bit of femininity who imagines she is having agood time until in some happy moment she mounts a diamond frame and realizes what she has missed. We are going to wear bloomers—of course we are—so why not ride a diamond-frame wheel? We, with our Californian inde&endence, are not go- ing to adopt skirts because in New York and Kansas they are going to fine the dam- sels fair who appear upon the streets in bloomers or knickerbockers. Oh, no! We are going to tilt our pretty noses, nnm; our *Trilby” feet, and defy the antiquated fos- sils who would deprive us of our comfort. 80 many women make a mistake in wearing a_corset while riding, no matter how loosely it may be adjusted. In riding as in walking the clothing should be sus- pended from the shoulders, while the waist should be free from all restriction. *But,”’ I hear the tearful maiden with French fashion-plate form say, ‘“‘how can I o without a corset? Why, I look like a mealsack tied in the middle without it.” Little girl, buy a pair of Indian clubs—not too heavy; arise eaech morning from your downy couch, and after a cold or tepid bath, according to your nervous system, take fifteen minutes for massage and club- :wingin%. ; Don’t be afraid of cold water. Theshock is a little unpleasant at times, but the afterglow is worth the plunge. Follow this system faithfully for a month, in the meantime letting the corset stay where it belongs—in the closet—and tell me whether or no you see a difference | |; in the state of your muscles. Itisa crying shame to distort our bodies with these in- struments of torture when we were in- tended to be living, breathing images of health and purity. Imagine Psyche in a corset, high collar and balloon sleeves, or Diana in a godet skirt. We cry out against the Chinese com- ressing the feet of their babes, and yet we Bad better crush the life out of oar toes than our lungs. I don’t advocate the dress-reform female who walks our streets in negligee robes intended for the privacy of one’s apartment; but I do say let us breathe the God-given air and get the sun- shine and warmth into our bones and blood as was intended. Away with the “ivy-leaf” girl. To-day she must be an oak. Not many moons ago I heard a pop- ular club man remark that the ladies ought to bring their club affairs under the management of the men’s club to assure success; and immediately the thought struck me that the result would be apt to be the same as it was a few years ago when 1 woman from the City of Oaks, made a tour of the lakes. Upon our return there were forty-nine engagements announced. Query: 1f the L. C. C. becomes asso- ciated with the G.C. C., how many club men will think themselves engaged ? This week I send you a picture of one of our girls who is enthusiastic upon the wheel question. Again am I requested to with- hold the name, so you must guess who it is, for you shall not find out from K “THE GIRL." N SAN JOSE SPORTS. All About Shooting, Fishing, Cycling and Trotting. SAN JOSE, CAL., May 24.—Now that the series of matches between the Cyclers’ Gun Club and the Gilroy Sportsmen’s Protective Association have been decided, it is hoped C. C. Peppin, Captain San Jose Road Club. that those interested in shooting will take the necessary steps to hold a State shooting meet here during the summer. A good range could be secured mnear the city for both rifle and gun shooting, and the offer- ing of suitable prizes would attract a large number of first-class shots from all over the State. Not only would the city and county be benefited by such a tournament, but it would awaken an_interest in le- fiiumate sports that would tend to secure etter legislation for fish and game. Let the Cyclers’ Gun Club or the Gilroy Sports- men’s Protective Association take hold of the matter, and the interest awakened through the State will be such as to make it a success. The Union Rifle Club will shoot a prize match with the Verein Schuetzen Club in the near future. The weather of the past two or three weeks has made trout-fishing good, and there has been a rush of fishermen during the week to the various streams of the county. From the Llagas and Ysabel come reports of big catches, while those returning from the Calaveras and other streams are equally as loud in praise of the fine baskets taken. The Los Gatos Creek, being easily reached from this city, has been visited by lurfie numbers of sports- men, and while mo large catehes have been made, good-sized messes were the rule. Charles P. Owen, Rick Pfister, Chris Ducker and Curtis Barker have just re- turned from a fishing trip to :\lil{ Creek and Pescadero River. ’{”hey report the sport good in that vicinity and a catch of 840 in two days. B. M. Gregory of Los Gatos took eighty- C. A. Belloli of the San Jose Road Club seven large-sized trout from Los Gatos Creek, above Wrights, in a couple of hours last Wednesday. 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