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Some Opinions About the
Ward Injnnction Case.
A EE W PBOBABLE BESULTS.
The Decline of Old-Time Prize Fight
ing in This Country.
FOBAETI'S WORLD CHALLEKGE.
We are still without any definite knowl
edge as to whether or not baseball contracts
are worth the paper on which they are
written. The "Ward case still hangs in the
balance. Though we nave heard what reasons
the New York club have for showing that
John M. "Ward should not be allowed to play
with any other club than the Giants next
season, the world has not yet been lully
enlightened as to what the reply of Mr.
"Ward's counsel will be, but certainly the
case has been proceeded with far enough to
arouse the great curiosity as to the result
How it will teminate I will not venture
to predict. In this instance I prefer
to act on the advice of Josh Bil
lings and rjrophesy after the event. I
don't lay claim to any safe knowledge re
Carding the deeper mysteries ol law, but at
present I will content myself .with saying that
the New York club has presented a very strong
case from a common-sense point of view.
There are two Very impertant facts in my way
of thinking, via.: that John M. Ward signed a
contract with the New York club, and that
that club could not retain him for the year for
less than $3,000 for th e season. In ordinary II f e
if this would not be understood to mean that
If the New York club offered Mr. Ward $3,000
for the season,he must play with that club, I
don't Know what in the world it does mean.
Logically and morally it is evident that John
M. Ward signed with the New York club for
1SS9, and gave the officials of that club defi
nitely to understand that he would play for
them next season. However, Mr. Ward's side
of the argument has not been heard yet, and
one story is always good until another Is heard
Have a strong notion that Judge O'Brien will
refuse to irrant the National League's request
in this Instance, and if that be so I understand
that it will really just be the beginning of the
legal fight.
It's Only a Starter.
On the eve of the celebrated hearinc at New
Yprk it is interesting and exceedingly amusing
to hear the declarations of each party as to
what will be done if such and such an opinion
is handed down. The old league very solemnly
Informs us that if a temporary injnnction is not
granted it will only be thetneans of going fully
into the case iiv"a higher court. On the other
hand, the new League or brotherhood avers
that if an injunction isagranted now it will
amount to nothing, as the'ease must be argued
In a higher court. Thus each party has some
eweet consolation for "its friends in the event of
an apparent defeat in thefu-st round. Certainly
X don't believe that either party is sincere in
the statements above quoted. "First blood" in
this instance means a very 'great deal; aye, it
means almost absolute victory or defeat The
granting of a temporary injunction would have
a talismamc effect in converting players from
Brotherhood nations to National League sup
porters, and the refusal of an injunction would
certainly strengthen -the -weak-kneed who are
bow wavering in the Brotherhood ranks. The
old League supporters are aware of
this. Bo much so that a day or
two ago a director of the local League club
said to me: "An injunction at this stage is
worth thousands of dollars to us." Of course
it is and anybody who knows anything about
the conflict will understand the force of the
statement quite readily. "Well, then, in view
of these facts we cannot do other than think
that when either party talks abont the result in
-the present instance being immaterial it is
making what, in vulgar parlance, womd be
callea a bluff and I may add a very big one.
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Some Probable Results.
But whatever may be the opinion of the court
on the matter ther? are certain results which
seem highly probable: results that directly
affect the status of the national game. If the
validity of the contracts is not upheld it will
cause quite a chance in the methods of baseball
business, and it they are upheld, it will be the
worst thing that possibly coula befall ball
players. Should the contracts not be legally
acknowledged there will be no guarantee what
ever for a cluD retaining its players, except it
be by the somewhat voluntary recognition of
baseball law. This, in itself, will soon cause
the game to degenerate, that is, providing there
is a haven for contract jumpers, as at present
But the good business sense of thoe who have
heretofore guided the national game to extra
ordinary success will undoubtedly discover a
form of contract that will be legally binding.
If the present form of contract is binding in a
legal sense, the League magnates it ill almost
hate accomplished what they have worked
lor hard, via, the wholesale reduction
.of salaries. Should the League in this in
stance be successful there will be such a
slaughter of salaries as has not been known in
the history of the game. Further still, it will
be the end of any "new departures" for a long
time to come, because I am still thoroughly
convinced that there are many in this new
movement whose enthusiasm at most is only
very, very lake-warm Friendship rather than
"business principles have drawn many into the
movement and that means when troubles
begin to come thick and fast and at a verv
costly rate, business sense then shows up and
prompts a speedy withdrawal.
A Frcc-Bootlus System.
Bnt the most certain and most important
result of the League's defeat at law will be the
Iree-booting system of pilfering players. As
Jar as the new League and the older associa
tions are concerned, Churchill's lines will define
the system on which they will go ahead. It
will be on
"That good old rule,
The simple plan:
For him to keep who has the power;
And him to catch who can.''
This means that all the leagues and associa
tions will be aeainst the new League, inasmuch
as the former are all under one common nation
al agreement. The American Association cab
notwell be other than a bitter opponent of the
new League, because the latter in holding ont
every inducement possible for the desertion of
Association players. This certainly is one of
the most unpleasant features of the new
League. There certainl v does not exist any ex
cuse whatever tor the Brotherhood to trv and
wreck the American Association by indnclnc
its players to desert It; most assuredly if there
is any virtue in truth and.f air play a time or re
tribution will come for such action. Whatever
may be the aim and conduct of other people or
other organizations, the key to the snecess of
the new League lies in the fact of Its acting
ponorably, and. In the strictest sense, toward
those who are quite distinct from it. Personal
ly I am not concerned as to what the result of
the conflict between the League and Brother
hood may be. but I think every one of us ought
to be more or less concerned in the determined
efforts of the newLeague to secure players from
the American Association, an organization that
lias been heroic, and that is now passing
through a very trying ordeal. I venture to say
that no fair-minded patron of the national
came will Indorse the action of the new League
in Inducing the Association players to forsake
their clubs. Talking on this subject the other
day, President Nnnick said to me: "The new
League, it it ever makes a start will now be a
target for every baseball organization in the
country. It has no protection, and every other
organization has. bpeaking for myself, I shall
have no scruples in trying to secure every good
player I want from the new Leagne. For in
stance, if the new club here gets down to work
and it has good young player that we want,
we will certainly endeavor to make him the
best possible inducements we can to get him to
Join us. There will be nothing to stop us from
doing that; but on the contrary, it will be our
duty as a means of self-protection." There is,
indeed, mnch truth in what lhlr..Kltnlckeays,
and as has been pointed out from time to time
in these columns, baseball will, for a time, be
demoralized. However, the ultimate result of
it all will be a very great reduction of salaries
all round. This is as certain as that night fol
lows day, and when that time comes many peo
ple will see how foolishly they have acted.
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Sprinter' Records.
X notice a very important omission in the
records of the "dipper Annual" this year.
The compilers of that very useful and reliable
ijbook of records have dropped the alleged re
leord of George Seward, who' it is claimed rani
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the leading English authorities discarded it
and the fallacy of It has finally been so com
pletely exposed that I don't think anybody who
knows anything abont sprinting will argue for
its truth any longer. However, probably
thousands of dollars have been lost and won on
that record, that is numerous bets
have been made to the' effect that
100 yards was covered in 9Ji seconds
and on reference the investor on the affirmative
was given the verdict It must therefore, now
be considered that all money won in this way
has .been obtained by false representation.
However that mav be the record has been ex
punged and it cnght never to have been recog
nized. Many a time I have pictured to myself
how Seward would have finished had he and
Hutchins. when the latter was at his heat
started off a mark. He certainly would not
have been first at any distance. This false
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record -nhich has led so manv neonle aitrav
only reminds usthat there are many Question
able records still fully recognized as true. If
M. K. Kittleman and Peter Priddy are to be
believed the record of 9 4-5 seconds ascribed to
H. M. Johnson is not correct by any
means. They were present on theioccasion of
Johnson's attempt to beat the American record
for a comparatively small amount of money.
They took an important part in the affair, and
in 1888 1 met Mr. Kettleraan at Detroit He
fully explained to me how and. why Johnson
was credited with breaking the record. The truth
is. according to Mr. Kettleman, he interested
himself in the event in such a way that John
son convinced everybody tbathehad performed
the feat Now Peter Priddy has told me the
same story a dozen times over, and is willing to
swear that Johnson did not run 100 yards in
9 4-5 seconds. Even when a man is m the best
possible condition the time is remarkable, if
run on the best track cinder track in the
world. Bnt there were no such conditions at
the Cleveland affa'r. Of course I am aware
that the question has been argued ahd rear
cued, but 1 only mention it at present to show
that if an eye witness of the Seward race can
have bis alleged record knocked into oblivion,
there is no reason why eye witnesses of the
Johnson effort should not be listened to.
The Attnck on MnndcTille.
Charles Mitchell, sometimes called the cul
tured pugilistic champion of England, has to
some extent immortalized binnelf during the
week. He has left fistic impressions on the
face and body of one of England's noblemen,
known to the world as Viscount Mandeville.
His lordship had already gained considerable
fame some people would call it notoriety in
walks of life other than pugilistic: but to be
thumped and battered about a fashionable
restaurant by the artistic bruiser who bothered
the great John L. Sullivan ought to give his
lnrdship all the fame or notoriety he wants.
Doubtless, it is a great "ad." for Mitchell, and
he will be greater than ever in the eyes of the
patrons of hisBattersea music balk But the
little affair between Mitchell and his lordship
suggests one or two things. First it points out
how low tilled citizens of England juid Great
Britain can become, and they can never get
so low as to lose their titles. 1 don't deem it a
degrading featnre to find Viscount Mandeville
or any other titled aristocrat in a restaurant
with Charley Mitchell, the prize fighter, but I
do deem it low and degrading for a roan in any
class of life to stoop to the questionable ac
tions that have characterized Lord Mandeville
and his "pal," Mr. Baird, during the recent
Slavm Smith battle. There was a time w hen
the cultured and titled classes of Great Britain
honored pugilism. In Jackson's time and in
Belcher's time and also the time of other old
timers, such noblemen as Lord Palmerston. the
Duke of Westminster, Lord Byron and hun
dreds of others, were the faithful and honora
ble patrons of the "manly art" Bnt with the
patronage of such characters as Mandeville it
is no wonder that modern pugilism is daily be
coming more disreputable.
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Local Pedestriaulsm.
The local pedestrians are' making an bonest
effort to revive that class of sport in this city.
Wo all know-that it has been in disrepute in
and about Pittsburg for a very long time, and
whether or not itii pusslbl? to re-establish it
in public favor remainsTo- bB teen. Thatthere
are some excellent foot-runners in this, city
there is no doubt, and it is just as certain that
there would be as many more if foot-racing
vi ere again to -become--anything like popular.
1 very steadfastly hold the -notion that foot
racing is just as fine and as healthy a sport as
one need see or indulge in, and I think that the
public held this opinion for a long time. It
was the public's opinion until a very question
able system of toot-racing took the place of
what was recognized as a very honest sport
Well, I see no reason why a younger generation
of pedestrian sbonibVnoc 'reintroduce the old
state nf things.- -There- Is no -reason whatever
to think footracing will not interest a very
large part of the public tt it is rightly con
ducted. But there has been one similar feature
among Pittsburg pedestrians' of recent years.
Tbey never talk earnestlyabout running a race
until midwinter. Tliis-kas-been so for several
seasons, and it is. the casejiow. During the
last few days there has been considerable talk
about races between local men and others for
big stakes. Now this, at best is very foolish,
because there is not at present and won't be
for a long time, any certainty at all of a
track to run on. Bes(d:s, It is always
very foolish for backers to put a
man into training in midwinter, when he must
necessarily do his work out of doors. Ir all this
talk about match making would be transferred
to seasonable weather it would certainly be
better for the popularity of the sport To say
the least of it, there is a very great degree of
foolishness about making a match for a foot
race at this time of year. Pedestrianism is an
out-door sport go-as-you-please excepted, and
as such it ongb. to be carried on at a time of
year that is comfortable to the public.
Abont the Blnntr Art.
There ain't nothin' In this yer fightin' bls
iness now," said a well-known patron of the
manly art to uu the other day, and there cer
tainly was mnch truth in his remark. Therj
is, indeed, very little, comparatively speaking,
in the business now, and the prospect is of the
gloomiestkmd. During the last year or two box
ing as a business has gone to what some people
would call the bow-wows, and at present a man
is very lucky indeed if he can get a profitable
, engagement with the gloves. When the law
pounceu uiiuu ouuiviiu, luirui unu oiaers, 1
ventured the opinion that the glory, if any
there vi as, of theorize ring in America had
almost entirely departed. Events since then
have borne my statement out and now we find
the Southern authorities fully determined to
impose the penalty of the law on the principals
of the Sullivan-Ejlraln battle. This example
will undoubtedly cause the authorities of other
States to do likewise, so that we may safely
come to the conclusion that it will be a
very long time indeed before we have
another prominent prize fighf on the turf. We
can, therefore, make up our minds to the effect
that in the future glove fighting, and that only
injrivate clubs, will be the order of the day.
Personally I am not sorry for this, because in
this age of intellectual progress there ought to
be some moral improvement even in pugilism.
I am thoroughly convinced that public senti
ment is, generally speaking, opposed to the old
time method of prize-fighting. There was, in
deed, mnch to admire in the old-time battles,
and I'm sure there is much to interest any
body who admires pluck and honesty in read
ing the lives of such men as John Gully and
those who figured in his day. But times have
changed, and glove contests in this country at
least have taken the place of old-time fighting.
Clnos are springing up like mnshrooms all over
the country, and these clubs are promoting
glove contests. Well, there ought really to be
little opposition to a system of that kinoVbut
what is and what onght to be are two different
things. It certainly is surprising to find
such strong and unreasonable opposition
to boxing in this city. Many of ns
will turn out and witness a baseball
game or a foot-ball match, where fingers or
limbs are injured; or eyes blackened and heads
cut and think everything all right: but we re
fuse to tolerate a public exhibition of sparring 1
wnere two men oo not narm eacu otner at ali.
There is a deal of inconsistency in that, not to
say hypocrisy. I would liko somebody to try
and reconciio the position. I am informed that
efforts are being made to establish an athletic
club in this city on a large scale. I hope such
may be the case, as Pittsburg is in need of a
first-class club of the kind.
The Lnw and the Pnctllata.
If the programme of the Mississippi police
authorities is carried out as intended, there
will be no battle between Sullivan and Jack
son this year. A sentence of one year's im
prisonment is overhanging Sullivan's head, and
he and his friends think that it will have to be
fulfilled. There is now very little hope of the
appeal amonnting to anything. Mr. Bray, who
is intimately acquainted with Sullivan, told me
the other day that the flatter is thoroughly sat
isfied that he mnst go and carry out his
sentence. This is to a very great extent
a big disappointment to the sporting public.
It has generally been believed that the fine
would be all that the Southern authorities
would exact from the champion. However, it
may not be as bad as Mr. Bray and others ex
pect I have a notion that the imprisonment
part of the sentence will be rescinded. Well,
if the worst comes to the worst, and Sullivan
has to leave his friends and pursuits for 12
months, there will be a fine opportunity for a
battle between Jackson andSlavin. lhese two
Australians mnst come together sooner or
later, and it would certainly be better ff they
would meet before either of them meets Sulli-
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or not. the two strangers ought to fight irsff
All being well, I don't expect that either of
mem wouia nom out long against tne cnam
plon, and this probability makes it all the more
necessary for them to settle the question of
their respective merits before tackling the big
man.
Fognrty's Challenge.
" John Quinn, in behalf of Jack Fogarty, has
,put up a forfeit and issued a challenge for
Fogarty to fight any middle-weight In the
world. If ever there was a business challenge
in the history of the nrize'ring the challenge in
question is one. I know whereof I speak when
I say that Fogarty means everything the chal
lenge says, and, above all, he is anxious for
somebody to accept it At a time when so
manvmen are aspiring to be middle-weight
champion it is singular that challenge of the
kind in question should go unaccepted. There
was a time, and not very long ago. when a
champion was bound to accept a challenge
such as Fogarty has issued, and I
see no reason to-day why LaBlanche should
not either accept the challenge or
forfeit all claim to the title of champion.
Fogarty is willing to tight f or S2.500 a side and
an tnat may do aaaea 10 me stages, ana most
certainly that is sufficient for a prize fight
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' ?Kev Ahe plain lact 01 tne matter is tms: i
MJlaDcne claims to ue iiuuuio weiguv cnampion
pugllist of America; Jack Fogarty is willing
to meet mm ana contest; ior mo title according
to the recognized rules and customs of the
ring. Surely La Blanche is bound to accept
that challenge; if he dots not most certainly
Fogarty will have legitimate claim to the title.
I am convinced that with a careful preparation
Fogarty will give a good aocountof himself
either against La Blanche or anybody else.
, PRIKQLE.
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WINKEES AT liEW 0ELEANS.
A Special Stake Unco in Addition to the
Regular List.
New Obleans, January 11. The sport
opened to-day with a match race for $500 a side
between Creole and Little Joe, 138 pounds
each, half-mile dash. They started on even
terms; Little Joe soon led, but at the quarter
Creole went to the front and won in a canter
by three lengths. Tinfe, :iSi. Post orders
Creole, U to 33; Little Joe, 6 to S.
First race on the programme, six furlongs,
selling, eight starters Probus 86, 5 to
1: Boy Bine 100. 10; Flirt 107, 0 to 6;
Nickle Plate. 109, 6; Colonel Cox, 109,5; Shen
aan. 109. 20; King Roxbury, 109, 8; Harry Ire
land, 112, 8. When the drum tauped Ireland
was first away; Flirt was second, Cox third,
Probus fourth. The others were strung out
with Roxbury bringing up the rear. At the
half pole the order was somewhat changed.
Cox first, followed by Ireland, Flirt. Boy Blue,
Nickel Plate. Probus, Sheridan and Roxbury.
This order was changed on the turn, where
Probus went up to second place, and tbey came
into the stretcb in the same order. After a
driving finish, Probns won by a neck. Cox sec
ond, a bead before Harry Ireland. Third, Flirt.
Nickel Plate, Boy Bloe, King Roxbury and
Sheridan, as named. Time, 1:15.
Second race, selling, one and one-sixteenth
miles, six starters Hollywood 85, 8 to 5; Mil
lionaire 53. 6, Lone Star 106, 8: Fred Davis 109,
4; Nellie Foster 112, S; Bonnie King 115, 10. At
the start Fred Davis showed in front, Bonnie
King second. At the half the order was:
Nellie Foster, Fred Davis, Lone Star third
(the jockey having on a double wrap to keep
him in the Inside place). Millionaire, Holly
wood, Bonnie King. On the turn Lone Star's
rider fell just about tho same place where the
jockey dropped off Bootjack a week or so ago.
This left the race to Fred Davis, who came in
an easy winner, Hollywood second, half a
length before Bonnie King, third. Time, 1:1
Third race, selling, five furlongs, 11 starters
Bob Nance 90. 1 to 1; Peanut 91, 10; Jack Welsh
94, 30; Bootjack 91,8; RosettalOO, 30; Jim Reed
101, 10: Vatede 102, S: Marchburn 112. 2; Zeko
Hardy 107, 3; Skobeloff 110, 2; Donovan 110, 10.
Skobeloif shot ont in front when the drum
tapped and was never headed, winning easily by
a length, Jim Reed second, three lengths before
Vatelle, third, the others strung out Time,
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Fourth race, free handicap, seven furlong,
seven starters Bertht 103, 6 to 1; Carlton 107,
10; Pnsnte 102, 6; Metal 98, 6; Balance 97, 3:
Nevac 97, 5 to 2: Buckler 95, b to 5. Pnente took
the lead at the start, held it until near the
finish post where Carlton went to the front
and won by half a length. Buckler second, half
a length ahead of Balance, third. Time, 1S.
ABINGTOVS TK0U1LE.
He Is Still Trying to Hush Up the Smith
RnfOaniam.
nrr CABLE TO THE DISFATCH.t
Londos, January Ik Copyright. Abing
ton, having squared Slavin with a gift df 500,
fand compensated the Birmingham lambs for
the aspersions cast upon their characters, re
turned to England this week to meet charges
made against him. A few negotiations were
necessary before Baldoce, second to Jem Smith
in the Bruges exhibition, was prevailed upon
to vacate his comfortable quarters inAbington's
library, but ultimately this was accomplished
and Baldockno longer complains of conspiracy
to deprive him of his good name.
Thns fortified Abington waited with com-
Eosure the result of the inquiry by the Pelican
lub, and wa? somewhat aggrieved when the
members declined to accept the committee's
resolution whitewashing him and decided to
make further inqnirie into his connection
with the disgraceful ruffianism. The Marquis
of Queensherry isjeading the crusade against
the erring Pelican, and there is a strong party
in the club which is determined to probe mat
ters to the bottom, so that despite Ablngton's
lavish expenditnre to bush up disclosures, the
truth may possibly be officially placed on
record.
LOCAL BASEBALL GOSSIP.
Manager Hanlon Not at All Discouraged by
the Desertions.
The recent desertions from the sew League
have bo discouraging effect on the officials of
the new club. Manager Hanlon, particularly, ta
in no way concerned about the alleged jump
ings. There Is one feature that the new League
supporters find consolation in, and thatis the
possibility of all or part of these deserters be
ing back in the fold. When a man breaks one
oath he is liable to break a hundred, is the
opinion of the Brotherhood supporters.
Manager Hanlon still asserts thatBeckley
has declared his regret about deserting the
Brotherhood, but the question, Mr. Hanlon
claims, is not worth arguing over. The support
ers of the newLeague are certain that the new
club here will not only play all the season, but
that it will come out ahead, while the old team
will lose. Secretary Scandret offers to bet any
body $100 to $50 that the old League club stands
out the season.
STILL UNDECIDED.
Magnates of the Old Local Clnb Disagree
Abont the Southern Trip.
The officials of the local National League
Club held a meeting yesterday to discuss
whether or not the team has to go South. Sec
retary Scacdrett opposed the notion, and Presi
dent Nimick and Mr. Brown were somewhat
undecided. However, it was resolved to com
municate with Directors Palmer O'Neill and
MrConverse. The opinions of these gentle
men will be learned, and then definite action
taken. '
Altogether it seems that the "penny-wise and
pounds-foolish" policy of the old club will be
carried out and young and old players alike
will just have to get into condition the best
way they can.
A Good Young Plnjer.
A well-known local baseball patron writes
this paper drawing attention to the good ball
playing abilities of Frank S. Halter, of Alle
gneny City.. Withont doubt a good and excell
ent man is recommended in Mr. Haller. A
more temparate ball player and a more reliable
player, morally speaking, cannot be found.
Anson fancied him and secured him, but Far
rell got all the show and Haller was really un
tried. He closed the season at Wheeling and
as a catcher and a batter he was at the top of
the tree. He wants to play in a Brotherhood
club and doubtless the club that gets him will
get a good man.
MORE ENTRIES.
Stcbert and Hngerllng Enter for the 24
Honr Foot Race. '
Andy Slebert and Hagerling were at this
office last evening, and each put up his 10 to
take part in the East End 24 hour race. , Yonng
Hart was also here, but although he is a likely
young pedestrian he could not find a backer.
He really is an intelligent and athletic young
son of Leopold Hart, formerly of this city.
It is likely that sufficient entries will be se
cured to make a race, and If there are the con
test will be a good one.
Chicken Fiehtera Fined.
tsrrCTAI. TELEOEAM TO TOE DI8FATCII.1
On. Crrr, Pa January Ik Humane Agent
O'Brien, of Pittsburg, arrested two of the
principals in the cocking main which took
place here on New Year's Eve. They were to
day convicted aud fined to the full extent of
the law before Alderman McSteen.
' Will Meet Doras.
William Dngan called at this office last even
ing and left the following statement: "I wilj
be at The Dispatch office on Monday even
ing next to bet Bart Doran $100 that I can
knock him ont in ten roundslwith any kind of
gloves."
Will Men Smallev.
rsrtcxu. TxtxaaaM to the disfatco.1
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Clevexaotj, January lk-The Cleveland
League Club has accepted the terms of W. X
Smalley, of the California League. Smalley
will play third base for the local team.
The Forfeit Not Covered.
Tne forfeit of; 1100 put up In this office for
E. C. McClelland to nm any man in the world
from three to ten miles for SkOOO or 52,000 a side
has notbeen covered. If it is not covered
within three days it will be taken down.',,, --m
D.T.BAITER'S BUDGET
He States Some Very Interesting Facts
About Well-Known Horses.
THE- EEG0ED OF GOLDSMITH MAID.
The Biggest Purse Ever Put Up for Two
Hirses. .
A tfW POINTERS ABOUT J0CKEXS
SPECIAL COUBESrONPENCE OF THE DISPATCH.!
Lexington, Ky., January 10. Kino
sem was the greatest mare that ever
lived, she winning 64 straight races, and
never knew defeat She was bred in Hun
gary and won races in England, Anstria
and Germany, her total winnings amounting
to 596,643. A few .years ago a Hungarian
with a fine presence, visited this country and
claimed to be her owner. He succeeded in
fleecing several business men in each city be
visited. She died from an accident while on
the turf. .
A quarter of a million dollars is the most
money ever put up for two horses to race for.
This sum was wagered at Natchez, Miss., in
183d, Walker ThurstoU matching his horse, Ro
dolpb, against Hon. 3. F. Clayboume's mare,
Susan Yandell. for 2,500 bales of cotton a side,
it being equal to 150.000. Susan Yandell had a
walkover for the money as Rodolph took sick
shortly before the time set for the contest
The most money ever realized from one sale
of horses at auction was that paid for the 313
head of thoroughbreds, sold by Mr. Blenkiron
at Middle Park, England, in 1872, he getting
$512,575 for the 129 foals, 12 stallions and 197
brood mares then disposed of.
MOST MONET EVEE WON.
The most money ever won by a trotter was
that earned by Goldsmith Maid, she winning
very nearly half a million. In doing this she
won 332 heats in better than 2.30, a record which
no other animal ever gained.
Stockwell, the noted English thoroughbred,
stood his last two seasons at $2,560, which is
more money than any other borse ever stood
at Axtcll now stands at $1,000. which is the
most ever aaked for a stallion's service in
America.
Guy Wilkes, 2.15, and bis daughter, Lillian
Wilkes, 2:1 have the fastest combined record
for sirs and daughter in the world. Bobert
McGregor, 2J7J4 and Bonnie McGregor. 2J3K
have the fastest combined record for sire and
son.
Thirty-eight tbousabd dollars is the most
money ever paid at auction or privately for a
yearling, that ambunt having been given for
King Thomas at Haggin's-sale, In New York
City, in 1SS&. Maximillian, the text highest
priced yearling, brought 520,661 in England.
As high-class performers botu have been fail
ures. Eight thousand five hundred dollars is the
most monev overpaid for a trotting brood mare
atauction.'So So, 2 1 having brought that
at the Kittson sale in 1888. Alma Mater, sold
by Percy Talbert Lexington. Ky., for $15,000,
is the highest priced trotting brood mare ever
sold privately.
One minute and thirty-seven seconds is the
fastest time incwhlch a mile was ever run. Fry
ing Pan gaining this record in Melbourne, Aus
tralia, in 1881. Maori, at Washington Park,
Chicago, ran the fastest mile ever run in a race
last year, viz.: 1:39 4-5. The English horse
Gladiator made a mile and 17 yards in 1.38.
Forty-six years Is the age of the oldest jockey
now-in ac'ive service in America, he being
William Hayard, who is able to hold his own
with the best riders in. this or any other coun
try. XHE XIGHTEST JOCKEY.
The lightest American jockey was Hyslap,
who qould ride at 58 pounds. The lightest En
glish jockey was Kitchener, who could ride at
the lofr weight of 49 pounds.
The sensational Axtell brought the highest
price ever paid for a horse in any country
105,000. .The English horse Ormonde bronght
the next highest price 375,000. The owner of
the English Eclipse refused 125,000 for that
celebrated horse.
Six feet three inches is the highest jump ever
made by a mounted horse, that feat being ac
complished by Boseberry at London, Ontario,
last December. The average jump of the or
dinary hurdle horse is only fonrfeet
The noted English horse, Donovan, although
only two seasons on the turf, has won .more
money than any horse in the history ol the
world, be having cantured 8276,000 in stakes and
purses. Hanover has won more than any
American horse 1121,677 being credited to
him.
Blair Athal, an English thoroughbredbrought
more money at auction than any borse ever
did, hebeing'knocked down at $82,500. Bell
Boy comes next at 851,000. He was sold at
Lexington, Ky., In J8SS.
The only two foals to obtain records as 3-yoar-olds
of 220 'or better thrown by one mare
are Bell Boy, 2-1 and Hinda Rose, 2.19.
Their dam, Beautiful Bells, 229, is by The
Moor, out of Minnehaha, by Stephen's Bald
Chief, and is 18 years old.
Mariposa, the thoroughbred brood mare,
owned at Belle Meade Btud, Tenn., is the only
mare in the world whose first ten foals were all
winners. They are: Beatitude, Boulevard,
Helsman, Bliss, Beatrice, Swift, Glideaway,
Emmet Ada B and Marshal Luke.
The Sporttman started in London a few
years ago, is the first daily paper ever printed
that is devoted to turf matters. A man named
Fleming started the first paper in this country
devoted to horse interests about the jear 180a
It was published in Lexington, Ky.
No more peculiar race was ever run by a
horse than that which took place in Silver
City, N. M., in 1SS8, when a mounted horse was
matched against a professional bicyclist
mounted on his vehicle. It was for $200 and 0
head of cattle a side. The distance 50 miles.
The Horse won in S hours and 40 minutes.
D. T. BAXTEk.
BELL B0I DEAD.
The Famous Young bullion Is Burned to
Death at Lexington.
Lexington, Kt., January 1L A special
from Versailles, states that the fire in Macy &
Bros. stables,in which Bell Boy was burned, was
discovered atabout 4 o'-clock this morning. The
fire is supposed to have been incendiary, and
when discovered almost the entire structure
was In flames. The stables covered almost an
entire square, consisting of proper sheds for
training and adjacent stalls for horses. No one
is yet able to state who discovered the fire.
The citizens were roused very quickly, but the
flames'covered all parts of the building before
anv organized attempt 'could be made to stay
their ravages, there being quantities of loose
hay and straw in all portions of the structure,
which were rapidly licked up by the flames.
Bell Boy's quarters were adjacent to the office
of the stable where a man was on guard. An
effort was made to reach the borse and get him
out but the animal refused to move and before
sufficient assistance cdnld be had to force him
from the building, the intense heat drove the
would-be rescuers away and he was left to his
fate.
He was untethered and through occasional
rifts of the smoke and flame he could be seen
plunging and kicking until tho fiery flood
swept over him. and with a mighty plunge he
wentilown to rise no more. The charred body,
bnrned so that the entrails protrude, lies in full
view of the-people who congregate in' great
crowds to Inspect the scene of the disaster. It
is said now that 40 horses were desttoyed, but
the ownership canpot be ascertained. Many
of them were in traulng and some valuable
ones are believed to have perished.
Three small cottages near the stable, and a
feneral store belonging to Landsburg, was
urned,-and the Christian Church was on fire,
but suffered little damage. The entire loss is
estimated at $350,000.
Clifton Entries.
rsrECUi, txlxorak to the dispatch, i
Cmfton Race Tbace, N. J., January 1L
The card for Monday's races is as follows:
First race.jflve furlongs Monogram 12), Bay
Archer, Prospect Pearl 115, Nomad, Thad Kowe,
gquanaro, Joe Cannon, Lorrls, Ials, Glen Almond
110, Iady Archer, Navilis 105.
""Second race, five furlongs Dongan 115, Pat Mo
ran, Koger, Ariel. Homeo, Vengeance, Monte
Crlsto, Ban Hope, Olenllng, Fountain, Edward F
110. Uypsy, KantalOS.
Thlrif race, six and one-half furlongs Firefly
112, Ofalece, Serenader, Traveler, Hilda, st.John,
Miss Olive, Deception, .Raymond, Rafter, Benefit,
Saluda U5.
Fourth race, seven and one-half farlones cho
lulaltt. Golden Keel 107, Autocrat 102. Jim Mnr
phv, St. Paris, Can't Tell 98, Puzzle, Specialty 93,
bed Light 9S.
Fifth race, one mile Firefly 115, Juggler 113,
Barnum 103, Bed Light lf5, Swift Gdldenlteel 104,
bt. Mary, Mamie B 100, Philip U 101, Vlctrix 93.
Sixth race, seyen and one-naif furlongs Rich
mond, Bosetta, Peril, Hardship, Sue Finney geld
ing, Gallus Dan, blerllng, Katie U, Llngulit,
Bainpringi Crusader, Calera, Sherwood, J. O'O,
,10"
tinttenbnrjr Winners.
TSrXCUt. TXLXOKaX TO TOT PUPATCU. 1
RacjcTback,Gtjttenbueq, January 1L
The race's here to-day resulted as follows:
First race, one mile-Baplne first, Battersby sec
ond. King Idle third, Time, 1-MHt Betting:
Baplne 8 to Sjrad S to K, Battersby 30 to 1 and 8 to U
King Idle 3 to 1 and 9 toO.
Second race, six furlongs Marie Lovell first
Ban Lassie second, Faustina third. Time, 1:17.
Betting: Matte LovelM to 1 s!nd ft to 5. Ban Las
Kin mrpn a.nd 2 to 8 Faustina IS to 1 and 4 to 1.
t -Third-race, seven farlongir-Mamlo-Hayant'l
Tom Kearns second. Gold Vasfefllly third. Time.
1-31!. Bettlnir: Mamie Hay to 1 and 8 to 8,'lom
Kearna 4 to 1 and 8 to 6. Gold Vase Ally 6 to 1
2 to 1.
Fourth race, Ix and one-half furlongs-Dead
heat between Fordham and Onward. Pordham
won the ron-off, Australia third. Betting: Ford
ham 1 to 6 and oat. Onward 15 to 1 and 5 to 2, Aui
tralltz 1C to 1 and 6 to 5. Time, 1-24H.
JFirthrace. seven-eighths or a mile Cnpld first,
Seatlck second, Festua third. Time, 1:31 U. Bet
ting: Cnpld 20 to J, Seatlck 15 to 1, Festns 4 to 1.
Sixth race, seven-eighths of a mite-Marsh
Redon first, Bela second, Arizona third, lime,
1:30. Betting: Marsh Bedon 6 to 1, Bela 3 to 1,
Arizona 6 to 1. '.
T0EF TOPICS.
Bergan
Canaci a Sarprlae Some Betting
3fm' Great Luck.
New Yobk, January 11. Bergan, the jSckey,
havingslgned to ride with Mr. Walbaum dur
ing the winter season, has caused surprise on
the 'part of everyone uptown, who had confi
dently asserted that he would be found next j
year with the Dwyers. n. von now there are not
a few who say the Walnaum engagement will
make no difference; and that when the racing
begins next year he will be found with the
Dwyers. Tbey base this on the belief that
"Walbaum's phenomenal "run -of luck'' will
not last and ttat to wl" be cIa(i tQ Itop before
spring. Kven should it continue they say Wal
baum will do so little racing during the sum
mer that he would never stand In Bergan's way
should the jockey have a chance to go to
T) wtg r's
As to Walbaum's "run of luck" those who
are in a position to know sav it is the most re
markable ever known in the betting annals of
this vicinity. We generally take stories of the
losses of professional betting men with a good
sized lump of salt but we do knowfor a fact
that the past season was one of the worst the
profession has ever known. Dozens of men
were compelled to stop and tot a few went
broke. Yet it is a known fact that Walbaum
made money. Of course, he was hard hit at
times but often when others were bard hit ho
escaped. Some of his confreres call it "stupid,
blundering, Dutch luck." If ft was he had
plnck enough to "follow his luck.-' Such peo
ple predict a "turn of the cards," which will
"send him broke," but he is a long way from it.
Mr. Bam Emery's "run of luck" was one of
the most conspicuous of the season. Through
the early snmmer months Mr. Emery played in
abont as hard luck as ever fell to a man. Borne
idea of this may be given when it is said that
he was reduced to only $10 of his betting
capital, oit. .emery caiiea a nait, Deuevmg
thar. la (nn no nlavIniF acyninet vnn lnrlr""
against your luck?
He gave up his box in the ring.
ith 210 he
turned a backer instead of a layer. His lnck
changed and be "followed" it. In two months'
time he had nearly 10,000. Then he returned
to bis box. Luck followed him now. and it is
said he finished the season some $50,000 to the
good, and is in a position to go on to any
amount. Borne will say this comes of "follow
ing your lnck," but a good many will give
Emery the credit of pluck.
Abont Kor Wilkes.
Under date of December SO, L. A. Daves, the
owner of Roy Wilkes, 2 J2Jf, writes from San
Francisco to say that though he went to Cali
fornia hoping to make a match with Roy for
any reasonable amount, he conld not succeed.
"With regard td the doubt about the breeding
of Roy on the maternal side, he says he has
successfully traced his breeding and he has
the affidavits of the breeders of the first, sec
ond and third dams. His pedigree will now
read: Roy Wilkes, 2.12. dam Flora, by Blue
Bull: second dam Phoebe, by Honest John;
third dam Trim, by Cecil's Quicksilver. He
reports the weather warm and delightful.
Spirit of ffte Times.
SOUTflSIDE ELECTEIfJ E0AD.
The Flttsbnrs nnd Ml. Lebanon Company
Secnrea a Charter for Electric Transit
To Knn From Kit. Washington to Mr
Lebanon Through New Territory.
The Southside Is to have added to its rapid
transit facilities, another electric road. A
charter has already been secured by a num
ber of capitalists who have formed a combi
nation known as the Pittsburg and Mt
Lebanon Kailway Company. '
The gentlemen interested in the con
cern are J. "W. Triend, of J. "W.
Friend & Co., Alderman J. AT.
Schaefer, J. "W. Patterson, late Superinten
dent of the Government building; B. L.
McCulley, the Civil Engineer; J, J. Mc
Connell, Selwyn M, Taylor, of McCulley &
Taylor, and w. J. BadclifTe, the insurance
broker.
The capital stock has been fixed at 5100,
000. The road is to ran from the top of Mt
Washington by way of the Washington
road to tbe Mt Lebanon Cemetery, about
five miles from the city. It is the intention
to erect the power house on Mt "Washing
ton. The road will be run by way of Boggs
and Beltzhoover avennes. so as to catch the
travel of Allentown and Beltzhoover bor
ough. The proposed road will traverse part
of the ronte previously settled upon by an
other company in which Councilman "John
S. Panl was interested, but which had not
yet secured a charter. Whether or not the
new company will prevent any further
operations by Mr. Paul's company is unde
cided. By erection of a road tcrMt Lebanon a
new and valuable territory will be opened
np. The natnral tendency of the people is
to more toward the snbnrbs. There is a
great deal of excellent property on tbe old
Washington road. A considerable amount
of it has already been purchased and im
proved for resident purposes. When rapid
transit is once established and the city is
placed within easyj access of that outlying
district it will build up still mnch more
rapidly.
The Mt Lebanon company intends to be
gin operations at once, or as soon as it is
possible to do so. Mr. McCnlly hits in his
possession tbe plans for the road. The line
has been surveyed. The stock has not all
been subscribed for, but it is considered a
good investment, and it will not likelysbe
on the market very long. It is expected to
have the road in operation within the next
year. It will be a valuable feeder for the
Monongahela and Castle Shannon Inclines,
and indirectly will help the Pittsburg in
cline if the latter is ever completed.
HB..QKAFP IS PUZZLED,
Bat He Expresses Corfldence In Jndge
Bailey. i '
Mr. Graff, late of the firm of Graff, Ben
nett & Co., was seen last 'night on Smith
field street, and when asked what the suits
meant brought by his late partner, said he
did not really know. He said: "Mr. Ben
nett has filed a cross-suit against me, I sup
pose, to make me a witness in the case, and
I positively do not know what I am ex
pected to testify. The suits are expected, I
believe, to show that the property was sold
far under its actnal value, the principal
kick being upon the last lot which went for
550,000, and was worth 300,000, bunched
together.
"I do not wish to be understood as im
pugning Jndge Bailey's administration, nor
do I wish to make it understood that I am at
all numbered among the kickers, but I
think that the effects and assets of the firm
ought to have brought a little higher price.
That there was a syndicate organized to pur
chase the firm's claims I am satisfied, hut
the fact that Judge Bailey's brother was a
member of tbe syndicate, I am in no way
prepared to admit, influenced the decision of
the receiver in any way.
"I have tbe most implicit confidence in
the integrity of tbe Judge, and I think thafc
owing to tbe low ruling price of iron at the
time, and the lack of teehnfcal knowledge
on the subject, may have somewhat in
fluenced the decision."
PDTTIKG IN THE CABLE.
The New Central Trnctlon Street Railway
Soon to be in Operation.
The Central Traction Railroad laid their
main cable yesterday from the Tunnel
street power house to Minersville and re
turn. Contractor Dempsey started the
cable at 320 P. M. with 40 horses, and
reached tbe Minersville loop at 6 o'clock
without an accident. Here the cable began
to kink, which was the1 cause of a great
deal of trouble and delay. They finally got
the cable around the loop and started to re
turn, and at 1020 had gotten as far as
Roberts street, where the car jumped the
track. Mr. Dempsey said he hoped to be
at the power house about 12 o'clock.
An End to the Montana Deadlock.
Helena, Mont., January 11. In the
Senate to-day lour Democratic Senators ap
peared ana toon pari in tne proceedings.
, The Rainbow la Caught.
jroni the Ohio Stlte Journal. J
All jokes onJralnbow-chasing barred frost
tbla-data. i . 7
HONOE AND RESPECT
J?aid to the Memory of Judge Kelley,
the Father of the Honse. '
A SPIfiiT OP GESDIHE SADNESS
Pervades
the Distinguished
Around' His Bier.
Assemblage
BRIEF BUT HOST IMPfiESSIYE SEETICES
In the Hall Where the Deceased Was Long
Familiar Figure.
The funeral ceremonies of Judge Kelley
were held in the hall of the House yester
day. The scene- was a very solemn one.
Genuine sadness and sorrow were shown on,
all faces. Tbe final services will be held in
Philadelphia to-morrow.
rrsoM x STArr coeeespondext.
Washington, January 11. It was a
distinguished assemblage which gathered in
the hall of the House this morning to do
honor to the deceased statesman, William
D. Kelley. A spirit of genuine sadness
seemed to pervade the whole Capitol.
There was none of the bustle and hum of
conversation which usually mark the open
ing of the day's session in the House, and
the members came in qnietly, as though
tbey recognized the presence of death.
It was the "Father of the House" who
had gone to his rest, and reverence was done
to bis memory in a manner fitting to that
position.
As. the hour approached for the arrival of
the funeral cortege, a large number of Sena
tors, headed by the "Vice President, entered
tbe hall and took the seats assigned them.
In the galleries were a nnmber of ladies and
gentlemen who,though outside of the legisla
tive circle in which Judge Kelley hadfor so
long been a conspicuous figure, bad yet
known him, and took this occasion to mani
festthe respect and esteem in which they
held his memory.
SOME OF THOSE PKESENT.
Mrs. President Harrison, Private Secre
tary Halford aud lady occupied the Execu
tive gallery, both ladies being in deep
mourning. Ex-Secretary Whitney, Dr.
Chancey M. Depew, Mayor Grant and ex
Mayor and ex-Congressman Hewitt, to
gether with many others of the distinguished
Kew Yorkers who had come to Washington
to speak before the World's Fair Committee
of tbe Senate, occupied seats in another of
the galleries dnring tbe funeral services.
Postmaster General Wanamaker was also a
prominent figure in th; assemblage, over the
whole of which was the hush that comes in
the presence of death.
Shortly after 12 o'clock the remains, 'in a
plain black casket, surmounted by white
flower; and a bunch of palms, borne by nine
of the Capitol police, were brought into tbe
ball. They were accompanied by the mem
bers of the Congressional committees and
the family. As the procession passed down
the main aisle everybody rose to their feet,
and many of the Judge's old 'colleagues
bent their heads low and placed their hands
to their eyes.
THE LAST OF ALL.
The solemn words of the burial service
and the tramp of the feet of those who bore
the casket were the only sounds that broke
the stillness. With the head to the east
the casket was placed on the bier in front of
the Speaker's desk, and then, in the pres
ence of his familv and, his colleagues, and
in thehall which ior a quarter of a century
had resounded to the ringing tones of his
voice, the last sad rites were performed over
the remains of the "Father of the House."
The services were brief, but there has
probably -never been a funeral in the House
at which there was a more general, show of
genuine grief among the members than at
this one, which brought to a close so long
and eventful a public career.
After the benediction the procession was
re-formed, and the remains escorted to the
station and placed on board the Philadel
phia train. The services in that city will
be held on Monday, and the members of the
Congressional Committee will leave here to
morrow to attend. Liohtneb.
LUCT PDBNA0E ACCIDENT.
Two Men Fall From tfae'Top of No. 1 Fur
nace While Repairing It.
Daniel Connelly and George Berry, em
ployes of the Keystone Bridge Works, fell
from -the top of Ko. 1 Lucy Farnace. The
men were on a scaffold doing some repairs,
when it gave way, precipitating thgm 20-feet
below. Both men are injured internally,
but not seriously.
More Typhoid Cases.
The Mercy Hospital received three cases
of typhoid fever yesterday. This makes a
total of SI paflents at the hospital at
present.
THE' WBATBEB.
Ior Western Pent
sylvania and Ohio,
fair, except local
showers on the lakes;
westerly winds, cold
wave. For West Vir
ginia, cold, westerly
wind, cold wave.
PnTSBUBO, January 11, 1S90,
The United States Signal Service officer la
this city furnishes the following:
fwa
Time. Ther. Tb.
8.-0QA. w... 5S Maximum temp.... SI
32.-00 ir. 67 Minimum unp.,., 63
liOOp. M steantemn 46
2-OOP. M 67 Range. 2Z
t-00r. m Balnfall 0
8-00P. M 64
Klrer at 5:20 r. v., 9.0 feet, a change of 3.51a
11 hours. '
Boston Stocks.
Atch. &Top. R.R.pr KKfWIs. Central pf,.., 6973
Boston & AlUanT... 217 MlouezMgCo l-&
Boston & Maine.... .214!$ Calumet ft Becla....26l
C. JJ. fta 107 (Taniin..... "Jf
KastemR.K 137H Hnron 4U
Eastern H. E. 6s ....124 Osceola. T7ii
Flints Fere M 24 FewaMe S
Flint it Fere M. ora. 95 Qnlnoru.... W
Mexican cen. com.. VH Bell Tetepnone... ..SOS
Mex.O.lstmtg-. bds. 69K Boston Land IX
S X. Aowng;... 45H Hater rower 6
Old Uoionr. 17V Tamarack 1S3
Kutland. com ii San Diego iy
Wls.centrat.com... 15 Santa Fe copper 1.43
TOO LATE TO C1ASSIF.
WANTED-DKEbSMAKEHS MAKE f4 AN
hour or double their incomes placing
"Bnena Busta" form Improver and toilet luxury
for trial with patrons: do not have to bar or sell
it; regular employment and big money to
enterprising ladies: send stamped envelope.
WOMAN'S TOILET SPECIALTY CO., Berlin,
WIS. Jal2-123
Headquarters Colonel John B. Clabe)
Post No. 162; G. a. K. J
Alleqheict, Pa January It 1890. '
THE COMRADES WILL ABiEMBLB AT
their headquarters MONDAY. January 13,
at 9 A. M., shaip, in Iull Q. A. R. uniform, to.
attend the funeral of our late comrade, Joseph
-Donaldson. Members of other posts are cor
dially invited. By command of TH OS. IRWIN,
Commander. Attest: JOHN B. NICHOL. Ad
jutant. jal2-119
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WEDISB. OCTETTE
AT
OLD CITY HALL,
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1S90. '
Z a
'Sale of seats at Klebers'iMuslc'Store. Wood
street,' Thunday,' January 1, l.,-tw jalS-Uil
ALLEGHENY CUT HALL.
Alterations, Costing 940,869,
Are Contemplated.
There is revived talk about remodeling
the Allegheny City Hall. Councilman
Neeb said last evening that Architect
Joseph Anglin had prepared a series of
plans to be submitted to tbe committee.
Among the changes proposed, it was con- I
templated extending the front of the build
ing to within a few feet of the sidewalk
"LITTLE B0 PEEP
had lost her sheep and couldn't lell wherp to
find them." So the old nursery rhyme says,
and it goes on to bid her " Leave them alone
and they'll come home and bring their tails
behind them." All this may be true of lost
sheep, but if you have lost your health you
cannot afford to leave that alone. It will
not come back of its own accord. Some
people brag that they never bother about
colds. They "let them go the way they
came." Alas I too often the victims go
to a consumptive's grava- Until very re
cently a cure for Consumption, which is
universally acknowledged to be scrofula
affecting the lungs, would have been looked
upon as miraculous, but now people are
beginning to realize that tbe disease 13 not
incurable. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery will cure it, if taken in time and
$500
REWARD
Sage's Remedy cures the worst cases, no matter
KEECH'S '
The advance guard of our large Spring Stock has just put in an ..
appearance, and
THE CRY FOR ROOM
will ere long be heard. For, although our establishment is the largest
of its kind in this city by big odds, our stock is in proportion. i
Now, then, commencing to-morrow rriorning, and continuing until
the achievement of our purpose, we shall 'center our best efforts and
endeavors in the one great task of
CLEANING OUT OUR PKESENT STOCK
to make room for the gigantic aggregation of merchandise we shall ex-
hibit for the coming sf ason. Profits have been cast to the windward-.-
and we shall be glad if we can get
hand.
our
What a Grande Glorious Opportunity
this is for present or contemplating
chases. It's without a parallel in the history of the Furniture and Car-
pet trade. 'Anything and everything necessary for the furnishment, or
desirable for the adornment of house and home, can now be had for an
astonishingly low price.
If you are at all interested in this bigs mark down of prices, be sure
and call. Take a stroll through the spacions salesrooms and convince
yourself of the big saving of money you can now make. If you don't
need anything at present, it will pay to store the goods away for future
use. Or, if you have not the necessary cash, don't let this shortcoming
deter you from purchasing, for our system of
EASY PAYMENTS
enableseverybody to take advantage
T5?nniJT forget the big reduction we have made in our Ladies'4
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tef Open Saturday Nfchfci JUl-lO.o'olockl
and have ingress to the hall direct fromtli8
street. The Council chamber and com-lT.
L mittee rooms were too small, and. it wasr "
proposed to enlarge them by taking in a
part of the library. Mr. Neeb did not
think an additional story would be erected
on the existing building, but tbe new front
would be" carried up, and the architecture
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wouiu us iucq as iot ia a measure, riT&i wo
Carnegie Library opposite. An appropria-
tioaof WO.000 would be asked for the par-
pose, and he thought that amount would
suffice to make a very creditable building.
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medicine of its class that is sold by drug
gists under a printed guarantee from the
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refunded.
World's Dispessabt Medical Asso
ciation, Proprietors, No. 663 Main Street,
Buffalo, N. Y.
is offered by the manufacturers of DR. SAGE78
CATARRH REMEDY, for a case of Catarrh in
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of how long standing. Goo, by druggists.
money back for goods now on
housekeepers to make their pur-
of this truly wonderful offering.
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