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j PART THREE PAGES 17 TO 24 VOL. XXII POKTLA2TC, OREGON, SUNDAY UOHNING, MRCH 15, 1903, NO. 11. STAYS BY SEATTLE Dugdale Will Not Manage 'Frisco Team. JUST BACK FROM CALIFORNIA President Lhcai, of Northwest, Says His Invasion of the Coast Leasee' Territory Has Been. a. Com plete Success. W. II. Lucas, president of the Pacific Northwest league, and D. E. Dugdale, manager of the Seattle team belonging to this organization, arrived In Portland last night from Ban Francisco. They laughed at the published reports that Dugdale would manage the team which the North west League -will put In the California metropolis. "I don't know how such an absurd re port got started," said the rotund and genial "Dug" last night. "I certainly could not afford to leave Seattle, where I own stock In the club and where our prospects are exceptionally rosy, to go to San Francisco or any other point." President Lucas heard "Dug" say it, and his faco was wreathed in happy smiles. The reporter Imagined that ho was waft ing to be asked what the prospects were for the Northwest club In Its Invasion of the home territory of the rival league, and Mr. Lucas Jumped eagerly at the chance to demonstrate how complete his suc cess had been. "The Northwest League," he said glee fully, "will have a strong team In San Francisco, It will have a strong team in Los Angeles, it has secured the strongest financial backing in both towns that could possibly be desired. It has secured grounds that are not equalled by any grounds In the possession of the Coast League, the forfeit money Is posted, the" Mr. Lucas paused for breath and produced two checks from a bulky pocket-book, "Here are the checks," he continued. "One Is signed by Harry Hart, of San Francisco for 11000; and the other Is signed by L. R. Garrett, of Los Angeles, -for a similar sum." Dazzled by the sight of so much wealth waved airily before his eyes, the re porter forgot to ask questions. "We have a capable manager for the 'Frisco team," said Mr. Lucas. "Is he McCloskey?" But Mr. Lucas only laughed. "It's a llttlo early to say yet, but you can be sure that he will not be Mr. Dug dale." "We feel now," said Mr. Lucas; "that we stand in at least as strong a posi tion before the public as does the Coast League. We have as good grounds In every city, weplay in tlic sorno'Ci ties and more. We have a record for giving the public the kind of ball that they want, and the next step will be to start playing. We have signed a number of players for the California teams already, because, while we did not widely announce our Intentions, we have had this Invasion of California In contemplation for a long time, and have been negotiating for good men. It Is said that only one ot the two leagues can sur vive, and we have now put ourselves In a position where I think we are certain to be that league." In brder that the denizens of Puget Sound might not be without his personal announcement of the glad tidings, Dug dale left on the lato train for Seattle. And as he went his head was full of pleasant thoughts. M'CLOSICEY FOR manager. "Will Orjranlxc Son Francisco Team If Butte Releases 111m. SAN FRANCISCO. March 14. John J. McCloskey. manager of tho Butte team, will leave tonight for Butte, with the ob ject of obtaining his releaso as manager of that club. Dugdale and Lucas have preceded him, in order that they may use their Influence In bringing It about, as they are desirous of having him act as manager for the San Francisco baseball club. McCloskey today stated that last Fall he signed a two-year contract with the Butte team as manager, and he 'was very dubious as to whether or not they would release him; however, with Messrs. Dugdale's and Lucas' Influence brought to bear, he thought this might be accom plished. Should Mr. McCloskey be released from the Butte team, he will leave for the East to sign players, and no names of players will be given out until they re port for duty, which will bo at Stockton or San Jose. This is the shortest time on record tljat a park and grandstand will be constructed and a team signed in a class A league. CONTEST FOR BALL GROUND. Los Angrelcs Club Secures Injunc tion AKalnst Interference. LOS ANGELES, CaL, March 14.-Judge Conroy, of the Superior Court, has granted the temporary injunction prayed for by Manager James Morley, of the Los Ange les Baseball Club, restraining the Los Angeles Improvement Company, which controls the Chutes grounds, from inter fering with Morleys -use of the grounds under the terms of his contract Tho order to show cause why the injunction should not be made permanent is made return able Friday of next week. This action prevents any further developments in the contest over the lease held by the local club on tho Chutes grounds until the ques tlm is legally settled. The game sched uled for tomorrow between the Chicago National League and the locals will be played as scheduled. TACOMA TEAM IN GOOD SHAPE. Levies Assessment and Has Reserve for "War Purposes. TACOMA, March 14. A meeting of all the stockholders of the Tacoma Baseball Company was held this evening. Reports of officers showed no debts, and, besides the cash on hand, an assessment was or dered levied for $7500. payable next week. President Carman states that. In view of the coming baseball war. 515.CO0 additional Is available. If required, to hold Tacoma's end up. Manager Byron McKlbben announced that his team would report here March 25 for training purposes, and that he had signed 27 players. Including nine pitchers, eight outfielders, four catchers and Ave lnflelders. some of whom are said to be for other clubs of the Paclflc Northwest League. Ncvr Ball Club la San Francisco. SAN" FRANCISCO, March 14. Tho Na tional Baseball Club, of San Francisco, was incorporated today by Milton l! Scbmitt. Its capital Is $100,000, of which $100 has been subscribed. The director! arc TL B. Hopkins, John B. Coleman. Harry J Hart. Sydney Hart and Milton L- Schmitt. They are all of this city. Schmitt Is an attorney, and It Is said that he formed the organization at the In stance of the Seattle and Portland ball magnates who recently announced their Intention of Invading the local field. TO BOWL FOR CHALLENGE TROPHY Commercial and. Multnomah Teams' to Meet Wednesday. The bowling team representipgthe Com mercial Club will make another attempt to secure possession of the Feldenhelmer challenge trophy on next Wednesday evening at the Multnomah Club's alleys. The Commercials have made -numerous trials for the cup, but have as yet ialled to land it. An unusually strong team will be put up this time, and the members are quite confident of winning. The Multnomahs will be ready with a team selected from" the best talent the club affords, and a hard-fought contest Is assured. The Mult nomah Club will be represented 'by the following bowlers: Ford, Dunne, Ecken-berger,-Baldwin, Xeller and Hablghorst. Chairman 3IalIory, of tho Multnomah bowling committee, Is arranging a, novel event that promises to prove unsually at tractive. A number of teams, consisting of one lady and one gentleman bowler to eich team, will be formed, and each team will bowl four games against every other team entered. The winner of the greatest number of games will be the victor. It will be a handicap affair, -and all teams will be evenly matched. The club will provide sultabe medals for the event. Mrs. Mathena, the chairman of the bowl ing committee of tho Women's Annex. la preparing a list of the entries, and it .is probable that all the women bowlers will participate. The men bowlers, will have nothing to do with the make-up of any team, but in order to participate must de pend entirely upon their popularity with the women bowlers, who will choose their own partners. All members of the "club are eligible, and it is certain that there will be. a large number of participants. One night in each week will be set aside for this contest. Tho Multnomah Club has decided to In stall a new set of bowling alleys, to re place tho present ones, which have been considerably damaged on account of the faulty manner in which they wero laid when moved to the new house. The new set will bo flrst-clasa in every particular, and will be Installed and ready for use by September 1. BID HIGH FOR THEATER BOXES. Lively Competition, at the Multno mah Club Auction. "Come on boys! Remember your wives, cweethearts, mothers and sislers. Remem ber the Multnomah Club. "Remember It's the 'Wizard of tho Nile that you're going to see, not 'Ten Nights in the Barroom,' 'East Lynne,' nor the 'Two Orphans. Come now, do your bid ding and get your choice of the boxes for the first nlsht." - At a glance the man with a huge billiard cue In one hand and the other doing a semaphoric dance would hardly bo taken for C. F. Swigert, secretary and treasurer of tho City & Suburban Street Railway Company. Yet he It was who was getting swell prices at the Multnomah Club last night for the boxes for the M. A. A. C. opera. P.rectng.,thjouctlon smoker was eld "arid 'corncob pipes and great bowls of tobacco were bad for the ! peace throughout the building. Parsons orchestra started a programme of catchy music that soon had tho 300 members pres ent in good humor. The lower boxes were first offered. Then tho real fun began. -The bidding was spirited, but good natured, and the first box disposed of brought a fancy price. One enthusiastic member, determined to push the good work along, bought two boxes. The others were sold by Auctioneer Swigert without much trouble. Judging from the activity displayed by each mem ber In the advance sale, It will not be innr Wnn the, house la sold out not onlv i for the two performances, but tile matinee j as welL j MAUD CHAMPION GOLFER. Defeats All Pad He Coast Northern California Team Champion. SAN FRANCISCO, March 14. C. E. Maud, of Riverside, is the champion golfer of the Paclflc Coast. He easily de feated H. C. Golcher in the finals today, the score being eight up and six to play. Northern California won the team match by defeating Wilson two up. Novice Handball Games. In tho novice handball tournament games at the Multnomah Club Friday evening. West took two jof the three games with Honcyman, 21 to 19 and 21 to 16. West won the second by 21 to 15. Fen ton won the first game from Stiles, the latter making 12 points, but Stiles won the series by taking the last two, 21 to IS and 21 to 9. Only one series was played last night. West winning, tho first from Stiles, the latter making 17 points. Stiles easily took the last two. West maklns 12 In the sec ond and 3 in the third. Gammle and Johnson and Stiles and Frost will play for the semi-finals Mon day evening. Champions Forbidden to FIrM. PITTSBURG, Pa., March 14. The Jef-fries-Fltzslmmons boxing show, scheduled for tonight In Spring Garden Borough. Has been prohibited by order of the court on the ground 'ttiat It is a public nuisance. Arranprlnic Amateur Athletic Meet. NEW YORK. March 14. The executive committee of the Intercollegiate Associa tion of Amateur Athletes of America to day considered arrangements for the an- " 1,1 1 LORD DERBY, nual games. Under the rules these games will take place the last Friday and Satur. day In May at the Berkeley Oval, If ar rangements can.be made. The committee adjourned to meet on April 23 In Phila delphia. Aniorlcan Horseman in. Turkey. NEW YORK, March 14. Fred Foster, who owned Dr. Rice, when that horse won the Brooklyn Handicap from Henry of Navarre In 1S94, has returned to the United States after three years on "the European turf. He raced horses In Tur key and Austria-Hungary the past two seasons and claims he is the only Ameri can who ever trained horses in the Sultan of Turkey's domains. Fo3ter had charge of the lato Baron George Blelchroeder's thoroughbreds. "In Sarajero, the racing city of Tur key, ' said Foster, "I entered my horses In seven races and won them all. At Budapest I finished third In the Derby. Subsequently I won 17 consecutive races in that city and Vienna. Turkey is a good Held for American horsemen. It Is virgin soil for the Yankee trainers, who have heretofore overlooked this market for their skill and enterprise." Y. ar. C. A. Defeats V. of TV. SEATTLE, March 14. Tho T7 M. C. A. track tfOm 1 Afft to A tVio oranlr. trm tVio. Dy.a Sccro-of4S to a. ine collegians never had a look In. Date Grant, Y. M. C A., broke tho in door broad jump record" with 21 feet 11 inches. John Davis defeated the 'varsity crack two-mller. Harry Boetzkes, in a gruelling two-mjle race, time 10:22. The only events won by tho 'varsity were the 30-yard dash, half mile, won by Tlbbals, a new man. and tho relay. Dave Grant, in high Jump, made 5 feet S inches. Columbia Defeats H. M. A. Indoors. With four of the regulars out of the game Columbia University defeated the Hill Military Academy baseball icam yes terday by a score of 6 to 3. Miller, the euocatcner lor Columbia, pitched a fine 5m,e,: Jennings caught. Van Houten, for H. M. A., had the best of It In strike outs, wniung am wen Demna tno bat. The score by Innings 1234567S9 Columbia 0 0-000024 0-6 H. M. A 0 2 0 010 0 0 0-3 Elcvcntli Round in Chess. MONTE CARLO, March 14. In the 11th round of the second half of the Interna tional chess tournament today. Wolf beat Mleses, center counter gambit, in 23 moves; Telchmann beat Mason, queens gambit declined, in IT moves; Maroczy beat Marco, Sicilian defense, in 31 moves; Plllsbury beat Taubenhaus, queen's gam bit declined, in 26 moves; Tarrasch beat Regglo, English opening, in 26 moves; Marshall beat Albln in 53 moves. Cambridge "Wins Athletic Meet. LONDON, March 14. Cambridge Uni versity athletes won all of the ten events in which they competed against the Lon don Athletic Club, at Cambridge, today. There were no notable accomplishments, but the victory of the university men tended to confirm the impression prevail ing that Cambridge will beat Oxford at the annual intercollegiate athletic sports, March 2S. Columbian Wins Two-Mile Race. NEW YORK. March 14. After a driving struggle In tho last 50 yards between Tay lor, of Columbia, and Gill, of Pennsyl vania, the Columbia runner finished first by six inches in the two mile intercolle giate team relay race at Madison Square Garden tonight. Fast Time "With Motor Cycle. LONDON, March 14. F. W. Chase beat all motor cycling records -for six to ten miles at Cannington today, completing ten miles In 12:56 4-5. 1 1 ' IJ-7.7ir77i i - , . RACE RECORD 2:05 3-4 TO WACON. WITFUL WINS EASILY DISTANCES HER FIELD FOR CRES CENT CITY DERBY. Stake of Nearly $5000 Goes to Owner Itace Is Rnn in Pouring: Rain and Track Is a Lake. NEW ORLEANS, March 14. Madden and Hlldreth divided the honors of the Crescent City Derby today. WItful, bred by the former and owned by the lat ter, galloped home 12 lengths In front of her field and joined Modesty and May Hempstead In the list ot .fillies who have figured as Derby-winners. The stake was worth $4640 to the winner. Backed from three to two to six to five, WItful always was a. decided favorite. The filly outclassed her field. Cannon kept her on the extreme outside all the way. She wore her field down on the back stretch, and at the three-quarters went' to the front, without an effort and was eased up all through the last fur-"long;- finishing- strong; Blrcn "Broom and Embarrassment, the next nearest candi dates for popular favorites, were used up making pace. Rain poured down dur ing the day, and the track was a laTte. Summary: Six furlongs, . selling Illuminate won, The Bronze Demon second, Farmer Jim third; time, 1:24. One mile, selling Mauser won. Flora Levy second, Welcome Light third; time, 1:55. Handicap, 11-16 miles Thane won, Ben Chance second, Blue Blaze third; time, 2:0L - Crescent City Derby, 1& miles WItful, 110, Gannon, 6 to 5, won; Rosance, 112, Ferbon, 12 to 1, second; Birch Broom, 110, Bullman, 3 to 1. third. Time, 2:07 3-5. Mile and a half, selling Latson won, Georgia Gardner second. Compass third; time. 2:56 1-5. Mile and 70 yards, selling Moderator won, Russellton second, Dodlo S. third; time, 2:00 2-5. H OWEN A WINS BELL STAKES. Youngrster of Burns & Waterhouse Spoil .Calculations on Morris. SAN FRANCISCO. March 14. The BeU stakes, for 2-year-olds, at Oakland today resulted in an upset, Rowena, the clever filly in the stable of Burns & Waterhouse, winning from Rapid Water, which, togeth er with Precious Stone, his stable com panion, was quoted at one to four4. Eight youngsters went to the post, but it was thought the Morris pair had the event at their mercy. The stake had a value of $2750, of which $2300 went to tho winner. Additional interest was aroused as it was the first time the 2-year-olds went five fur longs. Precious Stono got away well, but ran out at the head of the stretch. Rapid Water and Celebrant were fighting it during the last quarter, when Rowena came with a rush and beat the Morris colt three-quarters of a length. Cele brant was third. J. Daly, on Rapid Water, claimed a foul against Rowena, but It was not allowed. H. L. Frank, an added starter, was carried wide by Precious-Stone. Aside from the stake, well-played horses won during the after noon. Results: Six and a half furlongs, selling Lans downe won, Flamero second. Dotterel third; time, 1;24. . One mile, selling Gllssando won, Cho teau second, Formero third; time, 1:42. Six furlongs, selling Mat Hogan won, Mlmo second, Ned Dennis third; time, 1:17. . Five furlongs, the Bell stakes,' value $2790 Rowena won. Rapid Water second. Celebrant third; time, 1:04. Mile and a sixteenth, handicap Grafter won, Grail second, - Epicure third; time, Milo and 50 yards, selling Sam Fiillen won, Ben Mac d'Hui second, Dunblane third; time, 1:4 Commissions on California Races i,k,-u' iwuuiiu liuu vuie. IMS nun i cfTQ.t Til- . I . ., . . I ......vv. Hires irom ine iracxs. . TO AUCTION FAST HORSES. Sale of Blooded Animals to Be Held j In Portland Next Month. f Local horsemen are showing consider able' Interest in the horse sale which is to be held at the Multnomah" Fair Asso ciation next month. Horses with records from all over the country will be offered, but the greatest Interest is centered in the large number of fast horses owned by prominent horse-lovers of Portland. The following- is the list of some of the best horses owned in Portland, that will be sold next month: Charles E. Ladd's team. Polly and Dolly; ' won first prize in class for driving teams at Oregon State Fair last FalL Mrs. Sarah Mahar's Joe Caution Fine driving horse; sired by Caution 2j25s- Cris Simpson's Mack Mack ' Record L&IJV. trbtfifag won six- consecutive-races4- oh the North Paclflc circuit last year. Cris Simpson's Bonner N. B. Record, 2:27; winner "of a large number of races In the Pacific Northwest, and one of the best young sires In this section. Walter Allison's Bill Frazier Record, 2:14, pacing; a fast horse and a fine road ster. H. H. Helman's Ned Thorne Record, 2:llt. trotting; the" fastest trotter In the Paclflc Northwest, and won his last eight starts; never outside the money In seven years. J. E. Carmack's Weary Willie Fine roadster. E. House's Bridesmaid" Fine driving . mare. , T. D. Condon's Marshall Field Excel- J lent roadster. - . L. Q. Swetland's .Amanda Q. . Fine driving mare. CT P. Webb's .Dolly and Nance Fine driving mares. A. C. Froom's Black Rascal and Crey 1 and Two-year-olds, entered- in the Ore gon stake ($1000) to be trotted at the Ore- son State Fair this Fall. ' , MATCHED FOR ?5000 A SIDE. j Major Delmnr to Race Lord Derby j on July 4. Major Delmar, 2:05, who Is matched to trot Lord Derby on the Fourth of July next for $5000 a side, the winner to take all of tho gate receipts, while a great and fast horse. Is hardly to be depended upon unless he leads the van. The Major has the speed of a cannon-ball In ' getting away, but he cannot be rated anywhere but in front. Once In front, he can be rated with a towstxing, and will even race quietly "with a horse on his throat-latch, but behind bis field he will either break or choke himself trying to gain his cov eted position. Major Delmar has Improved during the past year, and if he can be broken of his habit of choking and breaking, he will be the best trotter In the land. In point of gait Delmar is a high-going horse at both ends, and in fact has so much hock action that he needs a sulk quite a little higher than the average horse of his size He is shod with his toea slightly longer than natural, hut wears light shoes and goes with a quick, snappy stride. Turf history has but few men who have risen to the top with such rapid strides as E. E. Smathers, of New York, owner of Lord Derby and the great racehorse Mc Chesney, for whom he recently paid $20, 000. He had previously become a-familiar figure to the regulars ".down the line," but his. prominence Teally dates from that memorable night before the Transylvania MAJOR DELMAR, -" '1''t"' ' v"l r in ISOO, when the excitement over the pool selling was at fever heat in the hall at the Lexington fair grounds, and he called the Boralma faction, who had been bully ing the selling, by offering to wager first $20,000 and then $30,000 at even3 against the chestnut gelding. The Bostonlans prompt ly took to the woods. The hor3e that he was then depending on to beat the pet of the Lawson stable was Lord Derby. How Boralma won the race and Lord Derby lost It Is a matter of ancient history, which la in-danger of being forgotten altogether, so many times has the rakish son of Mambrlno King since avenged his defeat that day. And it Is almost like a piece of poetical Jus tice that he has achieved the greatest of his performances since becoming the. property of Mr. Smathers not only, but with that gentleman behind him. It is telling an oft-told tale to relate how In his first season Lord Derby set the world's record for a green trotter at 2:07, and trotted the three fastest heats on record by a gelding, 2:07, 2:07, 2:0S, and how In his second season he lowered his record to 2:0S. won the $10,000 free-for-all purse at Brighton Beach, beat Boralma In two sensational races, and was only once beaten, and then by the world's champion, Cresceus himself. It was at the close of this season that his owners and breeders, the Messrs. Hamlin, of Vil lage Farm, consigned him to the "old glory" sale In New York, when in Novem ber, 1901, Mr. Smathers purchased him at auction for $10,500. Lord Derby is by many horsemen be lieved to bo the speediest trotter living; in fact, no less an authority than Geers himself has repeatedly made that asser tion. He Is- not yet eight years old; has made only three campaigns, and i3 today In Winter quarters, sound and unblem ished. His record places 1dm in a clas& where he will find few engagements or competitors on the professional turf, and it is probable that 1903 will find him an avowed candidate for the trotting record. He will also be seen on the N-w York speedway and In the free-for-all cham pionship events In the amateur arena. In this arena Mr. Smathers la now one of the principal figures. MILLIONAIRES AS SPORTSMEN. A Quartet of Men of Wealth Who Are Athletes. A quartet of sportsmen who could probably hold their own In an Inter national contest against any four men in England or on the Continent in a con test of skill embracing the whole gamut of sports, from rackets or polo to yacht ing and automoblllng, would probably consist of Foxhall Keene, W. K. Van derbllt, Jr.; Clarence H. Mackay and Payne Whitney. Four better sportsmen It would be hard to find In any country. While they are all men of wealth, It Is not their money which makes them not able in the democratic field of sport, but their enthusiasm, skill .and the healthy body which comes from an active out door life that enables them to outdo their fellow-clubmen on tho court, in the field and on the water. First and foremost should come that Prince of American sportsmen, Foxhall Keene, whose wonderful skill and daring in a d6zen different branches of sport are well known to most Americans. Mr. Keene Is, without doubt the best amateur, Jockey, stesplechaseTinor and polo player in the country, as well as a formidable opponent on the golf links, tennis court, and at the traps. With his father, James" R. Keene, he owns one of the biggest racing stables in this country and abroad. He is a daring automobillst. and holds the American amateur record of 0:54 2-5, made on the Coney Island parkway two years' ago, when he finished second to Henri Founder. At 16 Mr. Keene gained a place on the polo team which represented America against, England 20 years ago .at New port,, and last year he captained the Yan kee team at Hurlingham in their unsuc cessful attempt" to regain the international cup lost a score of years ago At Newport. As a steeplechase rider, on-the flat or in the hunting field, Mr. Keene 13 equally at home at Meadowbrook or Quorn, while on the golf links few amateurs can match him. As a- tennis player he has few equals, while at the traps he has won scores of prizes, and as an auto mobillst W. K. Vanderbllt, Jr., is the only one who can equal him. Young W. K. Vanderbllt, Jr., who comes next on the list, has two hobbles; one is yachting, and the other Is automoblllng. Last year Mr. Vanderbllt, who Is one of the best amateur skippers in the country, retired from yachting temporarily, and his 70-footer Virginia was nat In commission, so his whole spare time Is now given up to - utomobiling, and It is no exaggera tion to say that he is the foremost chaf feur in America. While abroad last year he finished third in one International race, averaging 63 miles an hour over a 350 mile course, and made a record of 0:29 2-5 for the kilometer and a world's mile re cord of 0:4S 2-5. Clarence H. Mackay, on account of the death of his father last year, has prac tically retired from sports for the present and is devoting himself strictly to busi ness. Before he retired he had won the amateur racquet championship of the United States, but will not defend his title. . For the same reason he disposed of his racing stable, which had made a notable record on the turf, and it is doubtful if the turquoise blue and black sash and cap of his racing colors will flash by the winning post again for some years to come. Mr. Mackay is also a crack shot, has a fine kennel, and' plays a good game of billiards and polo. Last, but not least, comes Payne Whit ney, the young son of William C. Whit ney, who holds the double championship at racquets and will make a strong bid for the single championship. Whitney gained fame at Yale as an all-round ath lete, won a place" on the varsity eight In 1S96, and afterward was elected captain of the '98 crew. 2:05. vA SPORT ON THE LINKS Waverley Golf Club to Hold Annual Tournament. NORTHWEST PLAYERS COMING Championship to Be Settled in Port, land April 22 to 25 Local Golfers Compete In- Knockout Contest, j Members of the Waverley Golf Club are looking forward with considerable interest and are making great preparations for the annual tournament of the Northwest Golf Association, Tvblch will bo held In Port land Anril 22 tfo &. At that time crack amateur golfers, numbering about 20C strong, from Seattle, Tacoma. Spokane, Victoria. Vancouver. Butte and Helena, will compete for the handsome trophy which will be offered by the Waverley Club and the championship of the North west. Three years ago, when the tournament was held In this city, the championship honors were captured by a member of the Waverley Club, and it is the hope of the club members that the trick will again be turned by a Waverley golfer- The work of preparing the course and tho greens for the approaching event has been going on for some time. A couple of very clever landscape gardeners, aided by several laborers, will be kept busy from now until the opening day ot the tournament, and It Is the hopes of the club ofiiclals to have the course and greens in a mora perfect condition than they ever have been be fore. At present the greens are being rested, but during the early part of next month, they will be worked over Just enough to keep them fast and In perfect condition. The clubhouse, too, has been enlarged, and without exception. It Is the most perfectly appointed of Its size in the country. , Portland, for its size, has more than its share ot golf admirers. It has also a number of players, who will rank with some of the beet cracks in the East or in California. This Is not alone confined to the men, but the women who Wear the coloru of the Waverley Club will rank well up with the best of the women golfers. This fact is prove'd by the num ber of rattling good scores which have been made during the tournaments held by the women members of the club. That Portland likes golf can be proved almost any day by a trip to the links. The course is so situated that It drains well and for this reason the links are well patronized dally. At present the "knock out" matches .for three tlasses, A, B and C, have been attracting the attention ot the members. They are. played every Saturday atternobn. Yesterday afternoon, in spite of the lowering ekles, most of the players were on hand and In all three classes the matches were brought up to the semi-finals. The event of the day. however, was created by C. Spuhn, who lowered his previous score by six points. Mr. Spuhn is one of the j oiliest and most enthusiastic members of the club. Ho makes' no preteiwe of being a crack golfer. He likes the game for the game, because of the beneficial exercise and for the pleasure of outdoor life. To. Mr, Spuhn It means more when he lowers his pre-f vious score than it would for a Wall Street broker to get a corner on Southern Pacific That Is why there was mdre in terest taken when he wrote his score In a great, bold, round hand, than there was when the golfers came in and registered their scores in the "knockout" matches. Following are the resuts of the matches: Class A W. B. Ay era beat P. H. Blyth; H. E. Jones beat J. Bourne, Jr., by de fault; A. Blyth beat Jones; Minor beat GIfford; Voorheea beat Hugglns; Langfltt beat T. A. LInthlcum; C. E. Ladd beat Mills; Carson beat Lumgalr; Walker beat Allison; Lawrence beat Young, one up in 22 holes; Blyth beat Minor; Langfltt beat Voorhees; Walker beat Lawrence. Class B Stevens beat Hoge; MacMaster beat Livingstone, by default; P. Kerr beat McKay; Dixon beat Hart; Alvord beat Cooklngham; A. A. Morrison beat J- D. Wilcox, by default: Jones beat James Mcl. Wood; Du Flon beat Kollock; W. J. Burns beat W. M. Ladd: McKlnzIe beat Llngley; Du Flon beat R. E. N. Jones. Class C R. F. Cox beat R. C. Ball: Parker defaulted to C. Spuhn; W. B. Ayer beat W. A. MacRae; George Good beat W. L. Breweter; C. Spuhn beat R. F. Cox; George Good beat W. B. Ayer; C. Spuhn beat George Good. The semi-finals of these matches will bo played Saturday next and the finals the week following. Refunes S70.000 for Dan Patch. . MINNEAPOLIS, March 14. T. W. Sav age, of this city, is said to have just L refused an offer of $70,000 for Dan Patch, the famous pacer recently purchased by him. The offer came from Eastern men, who are anxious to get the horse back In the East. Preacher on Race Question. NEW YORK, March 14. At a meeting of the Patria Club of this city, the Rev. Dr. George C Lorimer, pastor of tha Madison-Avenue Church, delivered an ad dress on "Liberty in America," in the course of which he said: "The negro question is rapidly nearing a crisis. It is likely to result in the forming of a Lily White party In the North as well as in. the South. The proc lamation signed by Abraham Lincoln gave freedom to tne white man as well as to the black man. That the latter la on the border of a serious complication ia due to what- is termed the massing ot the colored vote. Once you get the negro convinced that he has the balance ot force at election, he will demand power from the political party to which he la billed. He will also demand great conces sions, and the two Lily White parties will result. When this comes to pass we may look forward t6 what we are all anxious to avoid race antagonism throughout thg land, which will rend this country and aUse untold suffering to the negro." To Buy Up Wall Paper Factories GLENS FALLS. N. Y., March 14. The directors- and managers ot the Standard Wall Paper Company, of Sandy Hill, and the Liberty Wall Paper Company, of Schuylerville, are entertaining a proposi tion to form a new company to buy the present factories and operate them togeth er under one management. Meetings of the stockholders of the various companies will be held March 2S to vote on the propo sition to sell. The name .of the nev company Is to be the Standard Wall Paper Company, and It is understood that tha present board of directors of the Standard, together with some members of the pres ent Liberty board, will constitute the new board. London Stockbroker Falls. LONDON. March 14. The failure of Henry Hugh Thomson, a stock and shara Jobber, was announced on the Stock Ex change today. 1