The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, February 20, 1897, Page 8

THE AN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1897 8 e e A N TR IR RERNRe S e e IN. THE-EIELD OF SPORT. General Snow Sprays the Pugilists—Coursing at Ingleside—Rifle, The beantifal snow has blocked the| hopes of the pugilists who are training in | Nevada for the championship battle. Cor- bett says that as long as he can have a chance to play handball he is satisfied, | and that General Snow can do all the | blowing he likes. As the weather condi- | tions are not favopable to fine weather for | some days to come, and as the pugilists bave only a limited time in which train, it is hoped that the storm king can be induced to take a trip to France. The wheelmen are in hopes of havinga | fine day on Monday, as on thatday they | will compete on the Velodrome track for | valuable prizes. s | The Interstate Coursing Club will hoid | jts annual meeting on Sunday and Mon- y at the Ingleside park, and as the best representing the leading kennels of coast will compete great rac ex- pected. Sportsmen will in future gather at the trap-shooting grounds to compete in the | shoots that will be given by different gun | clubs during the season which is open to | clay and live birls. THE WHEELMEN. An Interesting Programme for the Velodrome Meet. The road-racing committee of the Cali- fornia Associated Cycling Clubs, consist- ing of Cha Albert Adams, Olymric Ciub Woeemen; Chesier S. Myrick, Re- liance Club Wcelmen, and A. W. Weihe, | San Francisco Road Club, definitely de- | cided yesterday afternoon :o posipone the annual twenty-five mile road race of the association for two weeks—until 8 March 7, as predicted in THE CALL day. The entries and handicaps as then published will remuin unchanged, save for the addition of such other names as are offered within the next week. The Noonan brothers of Santa Rosa have en- | tered, and one Whaliey of Alameda claims his entry was sent in and lost, so he will aiso siart, This brings the list up to an even hundred starters. Many did not recognize yvesterday the entry, “A. W. Cleaver, Reliance, scratch,” | nd wondered who this man could be whom they had never beard of and yet who was put on scratch. Mr. Cleavar | hails from Chicago, though more latterly from Los Angeles. ' He hs been a memi- ber of the Buy City Wheelmen for some years past, sni recently joined the Re- liance Club. There is some doubt, how- r, if he will start There wiil be & hustling for the Olympic v. which tne Acme Cinb has cap- wice and tsa good chauce of r good this time. Tue prize list will be particularly inter- esting to the riders, and is given here- with. There are four elegant time prizes, it-second watch, god suit of clothes, traveling to wit: Gold chain and loc st prin. There are twenty-five place prizes which are given in relation to their vaiue and position on the list asfollows: Gold watch, diamond locket, overcoat, siiver chronometer, opal and diamond scarfpin, bicycie suit, pair of irousers, camere, com- ination umorella and cane, one dozen Paris panels, racing suit, Palmer tires, Morgan & Wrignt tires, Vim tires, shs g set, racing suit, chronograph, kodai, fishing _rod, hat, racing shoes, bicycle lamp, Record pedals, Leon cyclome:er, eilver key ring. This comprises a list more valuable than any ever offered by the avsociation, which probably accounts for the icreased entry list and lively interest in the ra 2. M. Welch, one of California’s dele- ynies to the recent League of America Wheelmen's convention at Albany, N. Y is exyected to arrive here to-morrow night | at 8:45 o'clock on his return. He is ac- | companied by Frank W. Fuller of the | Olympic Club Wheelmen. Frank H. Ker- | rigan, chief consul of the league in this | Siate, who was aiso a delegate, has re- | mained in the East to visit some rela- tives, and will not get back here until the first week in March. It is expected he will come with Bald, Cooper and tue racing aggregation, which contemplates training on the coast this spring. E. E. Stoddard will leave for an ex- tended trip through Oregon and Wash- ington this evening. It is the_opinion of such riders and trainers as Young, Shater, Windle, Bald, Murphy, Butler, Starbuck and Goodman, that the coming cycle racing season will eclipse anything ever seen in this coun- try. They say that every indication points 10 incressed interest in racing matters. They argue that many patrons of baseball, horse-racing and kindred sports will be found at the cycle tracks this year, Captain Day Lad cailed a club ran of the Bay City Wheelmen to San Leandro for Monday, but as the big road-race has been‘postponed the run is also off. The club hus thirteen men entered, and as thirteen has always been its lucky number mich is expected of them. Larger gears will be the rule the coming reason in cycle racing. It is said that Bald will use an 84-gear, and that ihis move will be foliowed by all the prom:- neot men. Tho usual gear Jast year wa 72 or 76. Michrel rode one at 105 and liked it, and so did Becker, the five-mile champion. Our Charley Wells would be the man to push such a gear, with his im- mense driving power. The North California Division, League of American Wheelmen, gained sixteen new members during the past week, In spite of all the talk about secession, new r cruits continue to come in. A week from to-morrow the Imperial Cyciing Club will bold tbe first road race of the season from Fruitvale to Haywards, a teu-mile event, for members only. A number of riders are in training for it, and if the roads are good fast time shonld be made, A. G. Batchelder, the New York State hand cappper, will probably be one of the New York newspaper men at the Corbett- Fitzsimmons fight. He will go from there to tins Siate and will stay until the open- ing of the circu Batchelder is suid to be second only to our own “Bobby™ Smyth. The first number of “Whneeling, an up- to-date cycling paper,” is at_hand, aaied February 13. It is issued Saturdays at Los Angeies by Charles Fuller Gat There is lots of news in Gates' pecuijariy the paper should take interes, old d The Veloar e another bie mect on Washington’s birthday, and now | that the associziion road race and the Petaluma meet are postponed there is no coanter cyclinz attr 1sexpected. The following are the entries and handicaps for the open events: One mile open, professiona in ench heat to'ualify for hent ¥. M. Byroe, Imporiai; Horace Siater, fiay City; T.P. Sullivan, unatiached; R. E Dow, Olympic; I A. May, unettached. Second’ heai—W.'E. Becker. Minneapolis; D.E. Whitmen, Los Angeles; H. B. Freeman, Bay City; Ed Chapmen, Napn. Third heai—C. R. Coulier. Oly: Downing, Garden City: Edd . E. Dow, Seattle; first and secona F mile handicap, amateur, first in esch Bea:and second in fastest heat to qualify for final. First heat— P. R. Mott, Reliance, scraich; T. Alboreile, Olvmpic, 25 yards; Mii. ton M. Cook, Imperial, 35 yards; A. Theison, Caitfornia, 50 yards; . H. Williams, Santa Rosa, 60 yards. Second "heat—E. F. Russ, Olympic, seratch; B. H. Elford. Reliance, 20 yards; William Loos, Olympic, 30 yards; P. L. Dezert, Impe- rial, 40 yards; I. H. Frank, Barker, 60 yards. Third heat—H. W. Squires, Acme, scratch; 3L M. Cook, Olympic, 20 yards; R. Robinson, Ban Francisco, 40 vards; R. A. Coulter, Cali: foruis, 55 yards; Charles E. Taylor, mnnat- tacned, 60 yards;’ L Schmitt, Barker, 70 vards. Fourih hest—George W. Tantau, Olympic, o | . As a handicapper | it, written in Mr. | ion and a big crowd | Trap and Rod. sera Bacon, O Capitel © 50 yard: Acme. 20 yards; W. S. harles D. Shearer C. Bar, rial, est Ward, California, 60 yards. Besides these races there will be the Velodro 1d event at one mile be- tween D. E. Whitman and C. E. Dow; & third of a mile triplet exbibition by C.'H. Shearer. O. Mass and 8. Honigsberg; hali. mile exhibition by George W. Tantav, paced by George E. Dixon, 8. B. Vincent and W. L. Lons on » triplet; unpaced ex- bibition by Clinton R. Couiter, bo.der of the world’s unpaced mile recor 1 0f 1:591-5; one mile triplet trial, Dixon, Vincent and Loos. The officials for the meet will be: Ref- eree, Frank B. Elwell; judzes—J. F. Me- Giyis: UiS Mynick AP Swain: tiusrs —George tl. Stratton, W. L Pixie Hadenfeldi; scorers—S. G. Scovern W. Brouillet, Sol Peiser; umpires—. Bean, R.S. Duncan, \Joseph L Fianigan; clerk of course, Geors | en; assistents—A. W. Weibe, E }nmhmu, Giles Cooper; starter, Douglas W hite; anuouncer, John C. Hines. This <hould prove to be an interesting meet, thouzh one cannot fail (0 miss the names of Ziegler, Wells, the Terrilis, St vens, Loughexd, McFariand and others in the entry list. Considering that these men are only fifty mies away, in trajning at San Jose, and are ready and willing to race at any and all umes, it is hard to understand way they do not ride on the Velodrowe track, when the only reason they youchsafe is thi Manager Fawcett. When Michael, the little Welsh world-beater, gets here wituin the next week, he will a0 be in cnarge of Dave Shafer, who is hand!ing the team now at San Jose, so 1 suppose we will not see him bere eilher for & similar reason. sut as Michael will be seen atall the in terior meets and at San Jose bis coming be worth the whiie. The racing men «re taking a great deal of interest in the opening of the big State circuit at Sants Rosa next Saturday. A ecial round-trip rate has been arranged and a large delegation of San Francisco wheelmen wiil attend. There will be four professional and 1wo amateur events and a number of record triais, and the ciass of men entercd insures speedy contests. There will be lots of entries, plenty of events, fast riding and liberal prizes, ana the management being in the hande of the Santa Rosa Wheeimen insures satis- faction in that direction. SPALDING. L THE ANGLER. How the Streams Near Uklah Are Fished by Local Champlons. The anglers who had having some good fishing figured upon in the Paper- | mili, at Point Reyes and other streams which empty into the ocesn, must posi- pone their outing for at least on the creeks are again running bamk full,and it will be some auys beiore they are fit tore- ceive a line. Last Sunday five or six nice fish were caught in the tidewaters of the Paver-mill. During this proeressive age in the land of the Geiden West why should sport men and anglers wonder at the vast im- provements that have taken place of re- cent years looking toward the proteciion of game anc great State dur- ing tne breed The prople of are doubt! pleased to have visits from the angling raternity durinz the open season for fishin a hotel| 1t has not yet been stated where ecper relused fo accept paywent Albert Lucas, Who Killed Over Forty Steelhead With a Spear in a Stream Near Ukiah, from a guest because the latter happened 10 meet with disappointment on the | stream he expected to realize some good sport. Anglers will certainly not visit towns which are wighin convenient reach of trout streams uniess they know positively tha: they can catch trout. 1f the people of Ukiah feel proud of a man who can destroy thirty or furty sreelheads in a day with a spear while the fishes are scouring on their spawning beds they are cerwinly welcome to the honor; but their pdckets must suffer the consequence, as local anglers ‘will be sure to give auy such place a wide berth during the open sesson for trout-catching, which commences on April 1. It stands to reason that if the parent fishes of the little ones which afford the rod-casters =0 much enjoyment in tbe spring and summer months are slauzh- tered in the crude manner of the aborigi- nes when on their spawning beds and while in the act of regproductng their species there certainly cannot be any | small fiches 1o nopulate the stream which in all probability will be pointed out to visiting anglers as one of the “finest” trout streams in the State. As an evidence of how the sportsmen of Ukiah protect the fishes in sireams and | | One of Seven Large Bugs Found in the Intestines of a Steel- head Caught in Paper-Mill | Creek Last Sunday. creeks which would assuredly attract large numbers of anglers from this City if the right kind of inducements were heid out to them during the months in which they are looking fora few davs’ outing in the country, the foliowing letter from a correspondent will explain: Uk1AW, February 19, 1897. Sporting Editor Call: The lovers of sport in this section of country have at length dis- covered a man of whom they have sufficient reason to feel proud, and as a Tesult of his last megnificent exhibition he will in all probabil- i1y be crowned king of fishermen and receive tuey do not like | | | | week, as | | emp oved on the local “Prince” Albert Lucas, who at ome time gained great notoriety while on the detective force at Portland, Or., but having been forced 10 seek retirement on occount of his physical condition, and \winf a sportsman of no little ability, hé returned to the land of his birth, where he was always considered a crack shot and a skillzul man with the rod and gig. On the Sth inst. he accomplished the grand feat which nas so sudden!y made him very promi- nent in fish and game circles, and entitles him to claim the championship of capiuring salmon out of small creeks with an instru- ment commonly known as & “gig.” He suc- ceeded in the short space of haif an hour in capturing forty-five salmon out of & very rough and rocky stream, generally known as Candle Creek, wnicn is regarded as something more tham remarkable, as very few persons were ever known to have gigged more than twenty salmon in the same length of time, and more especially during the winter season, when the waters 1n all these streams sre very nieh and swif A short sketch of the 1ife of Prince Albert is as follows: “Prince’” was bo; in the year 185, about three miles from Ukiah City, on the North Fork of Robinson Creek. His boy- | hood days were spent down on the farm and in his eariy life he occupied a large partof his time in bunting for wild animais such ss punther, bear and mountain llons, with whom he had mauy desperate encounters and hiis escupe on MADY occasions was mirsculons. In his younger days he was even theu consid- ered the best fisherman in the county. At the age of 25 he went to Portland and found em- ployment on the detective force and by his reat cunning, shrewdness and cieverness he gradu himself up to one of the positions on the force, but owing to the condition of the climate not being suitable to cal th, he was compelled to leave Portland and moved to Vecaville, where he was also ice force as o private detective, but his healih not improving any he returued some four years ago to his native home and has resided here since that time. While out on a hunting expedition iast sum- mer with & party of irisnds near Trinity County, he nearly met his fate at tho hands of & moun'tain lion. Oue day while out siroiling leisurely slong and walching for a good chance “to kill some bucks, e sccidentaily charged into a mountain lon’s den. This lion hed done considerable damage to all the inrmers and stockraisers in the vicinily of the boundary line between Trinity and Mendocino counties in killing their stock, aud Prince never thought @r a moment of coming in con- tact with this feroc.ous beast. However, he iz mediately grasped the situation, and vividly recailing to mind the great feats of his younger days, he waited his opportuuity, and when the lion inede its leap, he plunged his knife into its heart and kilied the beast on the spot. For this brave act Prinee received many hand- some tributes, and hisfnvitations every sum- mer to return’ to these hunting grounds are very nume:ous. He ugain displaved his courage and bravery Iast Christmas day whi.e on duty &S & special officer in atiempting to arrest a halibreed uam:d Domingo Parker. Parker struck at Prince with & dagger, but it fortunately missed i1s mark. und he only received a slight wound on the i¢ft arm, and he struggied with his man until Le overpowered him. Siuce that time he has positively retused 1o do any police or detective Work of any nature, and has de- voted Lis atlentien entirely to fishing. His jeriormance lust Suturday excelled anvthing ever heard of in Lhis part of tne country, and Dis supporters are very jubilaitover his suec- ccss, and wre willing to back him forany amount in this line of fishing. Heis stili im- proving, and he expects to surprise his iriends by doubling tue last catch, and it is hoped his efforts will prove successful. TUG-OF-WAR. Public Interest in the Forthcoming Event Is Siead ly Growing. As the lime for the inauguration of the big tugz-of-war tournament at the Me- chanics’ Pavilion draws near public inter- est in the popular sport intensifies, and it wili assume startling proportions by the opening day, next Saturday. The Pavil- ion 1s being put in shape for the big event; | a large force of mecnanics are at work | pions of the last erecting the cleated ‘platform on which the men of mig e will struggle for national honor and the liberal cash prizes. e seating accommodation will be so arranged as to affora a clear and un- obs:ructed view of the exciting sport from ali parts of the vast structure, so the dis- comfitare of stretching necks to see all that transpires will pe obviated. The pudlic is now enguged in carefuily can- vassing the meri:s of the respective teams, and choosing favorites iherefrom whose efforts will be watched with all the esarnestness and anxiely an international strucgle engenders. The loliowing syn- opsis of the teams will show about how they appear to un imjartial observer: Tue Lrish team un.er the efficient cap- taincy of James Hardnely 1s apt to be come a favorite in this tournament and tneir large following will have no cause to be disappointed at che appesrance of tue sons of Erin when they step on the plat- form to pull for the honor of the green isle. Some ol its members have had a former experience in the sport which they are putting 1o good account. There was & large contingent of brawny Celts to pick trom, but the candidates had to undergo a severe trial test beiore acceptance. Cap- tain Harduedy enjoys the confidence and esteem of i.i+ fellow countrymen, who ap- prove of his great discipline as a task- master. Captain Alexander Campbell of the Scotch team will line up a string of giants who outweigh and are taller than any other team. He displays a pardonable pride in tue exhibition of his brawny Scots, who, each and all, share nis en- izusasm and determination to “‘puil to the fore” against all comers; his men were subjected to u severe test on his pulling sca.es pefore acceptance, and some of the tests are said to have resuited in astonish- ing figures, especially that of Samuel Pinkerton, the Hercules, who scored 1000 pounds with ease. - This man is destined to create a sensation when the public catch a glimpse of his huge propor- dona. The German team is in fine fettle and Captain Schilling muy well ferl proud and confidentof the outcome, for in the selec- tion of his men he has exercised great care—considering brawn and miuscle us of greater importance in the make-up of his team than a deau weight of iat men, de- void of wind and endurance. He clains to have lezrned of a pecuiiar diet which tends to improve the wind and pulling power of his men. Captain Merani’s Italian team are assid- ious in their efforts at training and show up well in their photographs and at prac- tice. This team is actuatea witha firm determination to show the worid that the Latin race are to the front in manl, strenzth, as well a=in the arts and sciences for ages. The team does not weigh heavy, being among the lightest, but they possess those muscies of steel that are often equal 1o the most tremendous strains when backed by natural pride and perseverance. The Swedish team, who were the cham- tournament, are well organized and exbibit the same quiet mien as heretofore. They look sturdy enough 10 battle with the best, and all Captain Pianck wou:d say was, “Just wait until we tuckle the rope,” and he looked as if he meant every word of it. He is very popular with his men, who obey his every bebest with pleasure. . Captain Duplissea’s Canadians are get- ting over their worry as to the loss of the great anchorman, Bob Smitn, who was translerred to the Irish team. They have no lears and keep at their severe training. using a tremendous weight as a lever for ercise. One characteristic of this team i3 the perfect and unique code of signals employed by Captain Duplissea, which enaoles him to control h.s men’s actions with automatic precision, an advantage which is of paramount impdrtance when a team is in action. The Norwegians and the Danes are housed 1n the same training quarters, but are dividing the time so that there is no conflict or interference one with the other. They are as careiul to guard each other's signals and oiher training secrets as if separated by miles of distance. Both ms promise great results, for as hereto- fore they are composed largely of men who have jollowed the sea and their familiarity with a rope and the best method of bauling on it makes them dan- gerous rivals. The hardy Norsemen feel greatly encouraged and are bound to put fortu all the e?forl possibie to win and thus earn the approbation of their fellow- countrymen and respective captains, John- son And Larsen. Another team which may prove a sur- rrise is the French, who display a loyaliy that is wholesome to witness in their eugerness for yictory. Captain Barbe en- jovs the confidence and respect of . although he is very exacting in his train- 8 goid medal. This person isno other than | ng methods, which the men regard as a Schiller, Barney Schreiber’s Candidate for the Thornton Stake To-Day. onable fault under the circumstances. For instance, he is ssid to have required | iis men to abstain from all intoxicating liquors while training; s very severe rule, considering the love of the race for their | wine, which takes the place of tea and coffee at table. iy The team of natives of the United States, commanded by Captain Buckiey, are destined to pull well to the front, if indeed not to the foremost place in the general resuit, for a more formidable team as to giant strength, endurance and skill couid not be found tkban that which will tug for the honor of Old Glory, though they have foemen to face who are worthy of respectful consideration. Tney still feel absolutcly impregnable and certa nly look like winners. regardless of the many advantages other teams can claim. The Scotch team entered for the tournae ment wers photograpked yesterday. The nine other teams were photographed Sun- day, and the data of names, etc., being slready published, the followi list of | the Scotch team, several of w were absent Sunday, completes the list of all the teams entered fcr the tournament: Captain, Alexander Campbell; birthplace, | Brelecken, Argyleshire; age, 33; weight, 2 H. Atkinson; birthplace, Glasgow; uge, 3: weight, 256. 8. Pinkerton; birthplace, Glasgow; age, 25; weight, 237 BW! Mariin; birthplace, Aberdeen; age, 30; weiznt, 205. J.Hil\; virthplace, Dumfries; age, 33; weight, A.'S. White; birthplace, Perthshire; age, 28; weight, 190. J.H. Kennedy; birthplace, Dundee; age, 28; | weight, 190. H. McKenzic; birthplace, Argsleshire; age, 22; weight, 195 Sim; birthplace, Aberdeen; sge, 32; . D weight, 190, F. C.'Tuompson; birthplace, Glasgow; sge, 26; weight, 228. J A. Gameron; birthplace, Canada, N.S.; | age, 33; weight, 175. - THE OARSMEN. The Dolphins’ New Boathouse Is Finished. Despite the fact that it rained Sunday morning the Dolphins built a new walk to the bosthouse under the supervision of | Ed Sullivan and Tommy Kennedy. In the afternoon a crew, composed of T. J. Kennedy, T. R. Keenan, T. J. Sullivan and C. M. Farrell, under the watchful eye of Adam Schuppert, rowed to Sausalito, | 2nd on their return Captain Patch . took out the barge with R. J. Blennerhassett, John Lynch, Alex Pape and Sam Murray as tar as Fort Point wharl, The Dolphins have never made a good record with their crews, owing 1o the rough water in tho vicinity of their quar- ters; but now that the new boathouse is finished, ana sleeping quarters have been put in, Captain Patch feels confident that the biue and white will be seen in front more than once this year. Adam Schuppert will assist Patch in training and coaching tie men. Schup- pert is an old-time oarsman that rowed in the early '8)'s, and has seven first prizes | to show for his skill, both in single and fours. The club will hold a try-out the second Sunday in Maren, and James Latb will then row his matci race with Fred Woer- ner. Every Sunday Alexander Pape, T. J. Kennedy, W. J. Schumacher, Charle Roach and Cully Mozan can be seen along the front in the skiffs. T. R. Keenan and Will Patch are doing a little rowing in the single sheil—just ough to keep in practice for any regatta that might take place at an early date. Keenan beat Patch half a length in a praciice race before the last regatta. Paich is not satistied and the cinb is wiil- ing to put up a trophy for them to com- pete fer. A crew of new members of one-year membership are to row the old-timers at tle next ladies' day. The new members will be: John Lynch, stroke; Sam Mur- ray, after waist; W. J. Hinricns, for- | ward waist; Charles Mitchell, bow; P.| von Hadeln, coxswain. Old-timers—Cul- ly Mogan, strok-; Frauk Staib, after | waist; Julius Meian, forward waist: Adam Schuppert, bow; Al Rothkopi, coxswain. The Dolphins are thinking of raising the initiation fes to $20, as the member- ship roll is filled. GUN AND GAME. Olymplc Gun Club Tournament. Changes In the Game Laws. The gun clubs will bein cracking gzood form to-morrow, as the day will be the in- auguration of the season’s trap-shooting contests. The Olympic Gun Club trap- shooters will put in an appearance at the new Ingleside mud saucer grounds, dressed in their best new artificial uni- forms. The shooting will commence at 9:30 o'clock with a fiteen-bird race and this will be followed by fifteen, twenty, twenty and ten bird races, the entrance fees for which will be 75 cents, §1 and 50 cents. The final event will be a ten- bird novelty race, or novelty rule race, which means that every old thing goes in tie line of zuns, ammunitign, etc. On Monday tue featureof the tourna- ment will be a “freezeout,” and judging from the present appearance of the weather the event will prove remarkably successinl. The contest will be for the F. R. Webster trophy sand shooters will be handicapped according to their skill. This will give Merton C. Allen, Tom Barney, Dave Thom, John Butler, Clar- ence Haight and several other members who are alleged to ve the coming men a chance to gain a reputation. The Lincoln Gun Club bas arranged a very neat programme, which siates that their shoots will be held on the first and third Sundays of each month, commenc- ing in March and ending in August. Smoke will be seen during the days when war will be declared on bluerocks at the club grounds, Alameda Point. On the 28th inst. a grand open to all tournament will be heid under the aus- pices of the Lincoln Gun Ciub, at the grounds of the association, at Alameda Junction There are eight races on tne + programme. The Denver Rifle Club, the members of which have always been aggressive in the matter of game protection in Colorado, unanimousiy voted, st the recent annual 3 meeting, against the proposed hunters’ license. The resolution said, in part: “We believe such a law wonld deter sports- men and tourists from visiting our moun- tain resorts during the open season for the purpose of hunting and fishing; that the game and fish of the State being pub- lic property, we believe in equality for all and special privileges to none during such seasons when the game 2nd fish may be taken; that, as we believe the general pub- lic derives benefit irom the game and fish in our public domain, therefore the reve- nue necessary to proner!y(}:rolecl the fish and game should bederived from the State funds.” Senator Hall’s amendment to the game laws, the intent of which is to permit hunters to kill canvasback and bluebill aucks at all months of the year, is about the most nonsensical measure that has ever been intrcauced in the Legisiature, and deserves to be snot to pieces. Alttough the season may be lengthened a month, 1t would neverdo togive market- huuters an opportunity of slaughtering birds during the breeding season, which they certainly would do_if Hall's amend- ment became a law. The hunters could very easily strip the maliards and other kinds of ducks which breed here of their feathers and ship them to this Cil{ under the name of canvasback or bluebill. Several amendments to the game bill have passed the second reading in the Senate. In brief, the alterations in the present law are as foliows: The season for marketing all game is from October 15 to February 15, instead of from November 15 to January 15; the season for shooting mountain quall and grouse o open on September 1in place of August 15: open season on doves to commence Juiy 15 in place of July 1. Hall’s amendment to the open season for ducks excepts canvasback and blueb.1l; in other words, these varie- ties of ducks are not protected at all and can be shot and marketed at any time, The Fish and Game Commission are opposed to Hall's amendment, as are the sportsmen of this City. Chiei Deputy Bab- cock says that such alaw would render the eutire duck law inoperative’ The hunters will kill all kinds of ducks at all seasons, pick them and cut off their heads and feet and sell them for canvasbacks and biuebills, and not one in a thousand could teil the difference. Mallards would be kiiled while nesting, and our supply of home-bred duck reduced to nothing. This may be amended before the third reading, but if not, the sportsmen will endeavor to kill.the whole bill, e DS THE KENNEL. Classes That WIll Be Judged In Stockton by Mason and Fellows. Next Wednesday the American Kennel Club will decide whether the newly born San Francisco Kennel €lab or the Olym- pic Gun Club will give a show in this City this yea Both ciubs have applied for dates, but as the Olympic Gun Club was first in the | field it 1s certainly entitled to the prefer- ence. Judging from a letter that was recently received by a Iccal sporisman from a prominent dog-fancier of New York, the result that will, in all probability, accrue from the meeting of the parent club, will not prove satisfaclory to the Olympic Gun Club, The letter states that high pressure has been brought to bear upon prominent in- dividuals of the American Kennel Club by some Caiifornia dog-fanciers with the object of having the settlement of the question given to the Pacific Advisory Board, whicn board is under the influence of one man, who is said to have been the prime originator of the so-called San Francizco Kenuvel Ciub. It witl be a_very agreeable surprise to the Olympic Gun Club if the American Kennel Liub should decide in its fuvor. Certainly 1f the officers ot the American Keunnel Club thoroughly understood the siuation here and would be influenced by a majority vote of the sportsmen and dog men of this City and coast, then the Olympic Gun Club would win the day with flying colors. OCKTON, Car., Feb, 19.—The Kennel Cl.b met Wednesday evening to arrange for the coming bench show here, and among other matters decided how the ciasses are to be divided between Judges Mason and Fellows. According to the present understanding entries will “‘positively close’” on Marcn 3L The showis to begin on the 7th of April and last until the 10th inciusive. Entry notices should be addressed to A. C.,Davenport, 314 East Main streat. The bench show committee consists of John E. Doak, chairman; A. C. Daven- port, secretary; 8. B. Huskins, tressurer; J. H. Lindsey, suverintendent; Dr. Eddv, veterinarian, and Henry Lonjers, A. E. Mapes, Jonn Heffernan, F. C. Gifford, David Winders and William M. Gibson. At the meeting a recommendation was adopted providing that the judging of the dogs be divided between Mason and Fel- lows as follows: Mason—Mastiffs. St. Bernar ewioundlunds, fox hounds, pointers, Irish rs, collies, bull terriers, dachshunde, beagles, fox terriers, Irish terrfers, black-gnd. twa terrders, Skyo 'terriers, Scotch terriers, Yorkshire terriers, toy terriers, Boston ter- riers ana miscellaneous. J. @tis Fellows— Bioodhounds, wolfhounds, deerhounds, grevhounds, English setters, Gordon setters, Chesapenke Bay dogs, field spanieis, cocker spaniels, Irish water spaniels, bulidogs, Bassett hounds, Clumber spaniels, Jupanese spaniels, oy spaniels, Italian grey- hounds, shupperkes, Dalmatians, spitz dogs, Great Danes, pugs, King Charles spanicls, Blenheim span- | iels and poodles. e = THE RING. Who Will Win the Big FightIsa Ques- tion Now Asked by Thousands. Dan Stuart and Referee Siler are sick in Carson. They attribute théir misfortune to the fact that they were not copyrighted in time to escape from the beautiful snow. Itis io be hoped, Lowever, that the great promoter and the man who has been se- lected to pass judgment on the champion- ship mill will soon be up and doinz. Stuurt cannot afford to remainin bed for any lencth of time as he Las business of toe utmost importance to attend to on the outside. A few months ago he was taken sick in Texas with inflammation of the bowels, 4 | Otficial ki had no easy time pulling through. e il exerclse particular care moW o avoid a relapse. The change in climate has put Siler on_his back, but he will be on his pins in @ few days. | Corbett is fesling in tip-top shape ac- cording to the reports ol special corre- spondents, and if nothing unforeseen will happen that may alter his plans between pow and March 17, he should appear in the ring fit to make the battle of his life. Fitzsimmons is sawing wood some- where on the road. He has very litile to say about the match and what his chances will be of deteating Champion Jim; but occasionally when he is pressed for a word he reminds his questioners that there will be two horsesin the race and that the horse which makes the greatest clatter does not always come in abead. Fitz will soon be stationed at his training quarters nesr Carson, and when he once geis properiy into the hardness then the readers of pugilistic affairs can expect to hear something spicy from Robert the great concerning his chances of defeating Corbett and winning *a barrel” of money. Allowing that the two men will be physicaliy in good condition on the day lacted for the settlement of the cham- pionship dispute, it is zenerally conceded that Corbett is superior to Fitzsimmons in cleverness and ability to aveid punish- ment; but the fact cannot be denied, nevertheless, that the Cornishman has a very happy knack of landing Lis big fist on some vulnerzble spot when his oppo- nent s least expecting a warm reception. 1t is no wonder then that Fitzsimmons is looked upon by the fraternity as beinz a most aangerous man, and possibly there is not & pugilist in the business who reslizes that fact better than Corbett. If the latter can go the pace for any reasonable distance without liring he should win, as he will cut out a gallop for Fitz that will astonish the Cornishman. But Robert is cunning and chock full of funny oid tricks, which he has plaved with the greatest success on men who shouted before they got out of the wood, believing that they had the elongated blacksmith cooked to & turn. Fitzsimmons will have an advantage over Corbett in reach, as his arms, when extended, cover by two 1nches more terri- tory than the champion’s. He strikes a terrible blow, also, and if he should hap- ven to land on Corbett, either in a rally or at long range, the chances are two to one 1at the Californian will go sprawling on the boards. The question asked by thousands is: Can Corbett avoid being hit on the chin or jugular during the heat of battle, when both men are fresh and full of ginger? : Some say that Fitz will land beyond & doubt, and that Corbett cannot recover from the blow; but the Corbett people contend that Fitz willbe hitting atempty space, and when “rattled’’ he will receive a coup'e of clips under the ear that will bring the big fight to a speedy conclu- sion. Every man has his opinion, butall bet- tors cannot cash checks when the pool- sellers are ready to pay out the long green to the winners. It is hoped, however, that the contest will not be won on a foul blow. It may answer some, but the great majority will enter a strong objection. Jeffries, the Los Angeles heavy-weight, wili leave for Carson on Monday. He says that the next time he eniersinto an agree- ment with a club to fight he will insist upon having some security in case the match is declared off. pasba i BASEBALL. The Vio'ets and San Franclsco Ath- letic Club Play To-Morrow. A new baseball schedule will be started Sunday at Central Park by the San Fran- cisco Athletic Club and the San Franciseo Violets. This ought to be one of the greatest games in the series, as the teams bave a bitter feeling towara each other, and the smallest accident generally brings on a row, but no trouble will explode dur- ing the game, 85 it would mean the ex- puision of those who caused it. The rules will be strictly adhered to and no doubt a great game will be put up by both teams. They are evenly matched and are in_excellent trim for the opening game. Below is the line-up: S. F. Athletics. Postion. Cateher.. _Pitcher First base .... Second basa. ... Third base 8. F. Violets. ... Cronk patrick Leit field. Center fle Right field.... .. The Excelsior Club has organized for the ensuing season and challenges all comers. The club is composed as follows: . Duff, catcher; F. Fitzpatrick, pitcher; G. Pyne, first base; J. Hopkins, second base; Downing, shortstop; Giilespie, left field; Ellingwood, center field; Cav- anaugh, right field. Address all chal- ienges to J. Hopkins, 25 Treat avenue. The Lippman Bros. Baseball Club would like to piay any team whose members are under 19 vears of age. Address all chal- ienges to Al J. Nathan, captain, 443 Hayes street. ———— FOOTBALL. The Lions Will Play the Eureka Stars To-Day. The Lions will play the Eureka Stars, rain or shine, to-day at Central Park. A great deal of interest has been menifested, and it is expecied that 600 peovle wili be on the grounds when time is called at 3 o’clock. The Lions intend to go to the grounds in a bus decorated in their colors. Jack Miller ot the Y. M.C. A’s will act as umpire. The line-up of the Lion team is as fol- lows: Center, George Williams; right vuard, Rooney or Pedilla; left guard, Jacobson; right tackle, Charles L. Ricket- son; left tackle, Richet; right end, Pierce; lett end, Eckonrough; quarter, Gus Spli- valo; right half, Cohen; left half, Alex- ander; iullback, Dore; substitutes, Har- vey, Nasn and Ed Splivalo, e G e ‘Basket-Ball. The following communication has been received from R. Horner, the secrotary of the Basket-ball League, and speaks for itself: With the increased popularity of indoor athletics it has become necessary to revise the rules and regulations of a number of atnletic games. The object of these reforms and cor. Tections has oven (0 make all tho exercises more gentlemanly and less dangerous to the P Fhere hia-recamiiy Apeared in . Athletic Lihru\"" ' small book sntined Hhe ket-ball Guide,” and thes s have been adopted by a new bmkc«.bl;mee;;&? which consists of three teams of the San Fran: ciseo Y. M. C. A. and of two - land Y. M. C. A, ety G O The executive committee of the league has three members—A. F. Brock of the Oakiand Y. M. C. 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The widoy married again and is now Mrs. Elizabet), Joy. The estate has been invoived in lit;. gation ever since the testator’s death, by, the trouble has nearly all been s and to-day Judge Siack approved count et the executors. There is still pending a litigation he. tween theestate and James D. Phelan gy some $7000 worth of taxes, but this w| not inierfere with the distribution of {i property. L. M. Hoefler of the firm of Bishop & W heeler appeared in cour: 1} morning and obtained the necess, Under this the Fletcher Ryer C an ascignee of Fletcher Ryer, $36,653 53; the same company as ass of Mary K. Ryer, $10.000, and of Mrs. Joy, $4437 44; the Ola s Home, Ladies’ Protective and Reliof « ciety, Protestant Episcopal Oid Lag Home, Boys’ and Girls’ Aid So Francisco Lying-in Hospital, Prc Orphan Asyium and Little Sisters' Infar Shelter cet $15,000 each. Smaller amou %O to various other claimants. ————— Defaulting Collectors. 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