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THE PITTSBURG ' DISPATCH, " FRIDAY JANTfART 17, ' 1890.
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IESTINGJHE BOMB,
The Ward Injunction Case
Left With Judge O'Brien.
SOME GRE1T AKGUMENTS.
Priddy and McClelland Sign Articles
for a Fool Bace.
THE SPORTING HEWS OF THE DAT
The "Ward injunction case was fully
argued before Judge O'Brien and the latter
reserVed his decision. Priddy and McClel
land sign articles to run for $1,000 a side.
An interesting letter was received from
Jake Beckey.
C6PECIAL TXLEGRXK TO THX DIEFATCBl.
New Yoek, January 16. The case of
the Metropolitan Exhibition Company
against John M. "Ward is now in the hands
of Jndge Morgan J. O'Brien, and it is ei
pected that a decision will be announced
within a week. The final arguments were
delivered to-day in the Supreme Court
Chamber, Joseph Choate representing the
Metropolitan Exhibition Company, and ex-
Judge Howland acted for John SI. Ward.
The room was filled with essentially a base
ball audience, magnates, managers, players
and enthusiasts being joined closely to
getner. Judge Howland opened the case
for the defendants shortly after 11 o'clock,
and he spoke for an hour and a half. "This
is a notion," said he, "for a preliminary
injunction to restrain the defendant from
playing nail with any other organization. The
action Is based on a contract made April 23,
189, for seven months' services, and which
contains a clause known as the reserve clause.
THE PLAKTIFF'S CASE.
"The plaintiff rests his whole case on this
clause. The defendant claims that when he
signed a contract he did It with a knowledge
that he could not be held for a longer term
than one season."
The chief points in Ward's answer and affi
davits, and the affidavits of others, are as fol
lows: Ward sets forth that the defendant has no
knowledge of any relations between the New
York Baseball CI nb and the Metropolitan Ex
hibition Company. He denies any agreement
with that company, bat admits a contract with
the New York Ball Club, and he denies any ob
ligation to that club for '90 as a reserved player,
and that such obligation is limited so that he is
reserved and cannot be employed by any one of
the clnbs associated under what is known as
the National Agreement by reason of an agree
ment between themselves for that purpose.
WARD'S DENIALS.
He denies that the plaintiff will suffer irre
parable damage in case he shall either not play
baseball at all or play with some other person
or corporation during '93, and alleges that there
are numerous other professional baseball play
ers competent to nil any requirements of the
same club, and that he has never known or un
derstood that he. as a player of the New York
Ball Club, had any contract or personal or
pecuniary relations with the Metropolitan Ex
hibition Company. Ward also pointed out the
cases of Bradley, Dnnlap, Cross and others who
left the League and joined other organizations
without any attempt being made to enjoin
them. It also mentions that the contract is in
equitable, and names the abuses which ,lt is
alleged have existed under the National Agree
ment for many ye r-
MB. DAT 9 AFFIDAVIT.
An additional affidavit of John B. Day was
read, in which he quote! from Ward's book
the assertion that to the reserve role "more
than any other thing does basebal', as a busi
ness, owe its present substantial standing."
Mr. Day also repeated a number of other things
said before.
Judge Howland, who read to Justice O'Brien
copious extracts from the affidavit of his client
in answer to the already published "allegations
by John B. Day, as President of the plaintiff,
in his attempt to keep Ward away from the
Players' League. The coming in of the Broth er-
nooa. alter lis formation in issa was set iortn,
and the tardy recognition given to it by the
League. It was a one-sided and inequitable
contract. Flayers were bartered like cattle,
and sold for prices far beyond the salary given
them prices of which they received not a
penny.
The injunction, Mr. Howland concluded, was
Bought to injure the Players' League, not to re
tain Ward. If a temporary injunction were
granted whatever the outcome. It would be
disastrous to the players. If dissolved, the
League would still have attained its object, the
prevention of an opposing corporation, for the
decision would be given too late for the players
to prepare for the coming season.
LAWTEB CHOATE REPLIES.
Jos. H. Choate, in arguing for the Metropoli
tan Exhibition Company, said that the defend
ant claimed to have all the liberties of a shoot
ing star, but he would prefer to have him con
sidered a serene planet something like Jupiter,
Neptune or Mars, the last of which might be
most appropriate.
It was a question before the court as to
whether baseball players are bound by their
contracts like the rest of mankind. There
could be no doubt as to what the contract
meant or the word reserve, which means now
what it has meant since it was originally used.
There can be no donbt that the company is
liable for Ward's salary, and what are they to
get for the 4,250 they must pay him. He ad
mits bis liability as a reserve for '9a which he
argues to be that be can play with all mankind,
bnt not other members ot the League or Asso
ciation. Mike Kelly, the Boston Dlayer, en
tered the court at this time. Mr. Choate, with
the preface "Oh. that mine enemy would write
a book," took Ward's book and read passages
to show bis former interpretation of "reserve"
to be contrary to that advanced by him in this
suit.
WORDS FEOU JOHUUT'S BOOK.
He therein extolled the reserve system, which
be claimed necessary to strengthen the organi
zations, and condemned the loose methods in
vogue where players were not held under re
serve. Mr. Choate read a letter written by
Ward in October, while abroad, admitting
being bound by bis agreement, and stating he
thought he could be released for personal
reasons, particularly if the club won the pen
nant. He scored another point by declaring
that Ward had himself drawn np tbe agree
ment lor the players and in order to bind them.
After drawing a resemblance between the en
joyments of an opera singer like Patti, Mr.
Choate caused much merriment by referring to
Ward as the masculine Patti.
Tbe Court took tbe papers, reserving its de
cision. ABOUT THAT TRIP.
The Local League Club's Southern Scheme
Mny Fall Through.
The indications are that the contemplated
Southern tnp of the local League team will be
abandoned, Yesterday Secretary Scandrett
received letters from Directors O'Nell and
Converse on tbe matter, and the former favored
the project while the latter opposed it. This
leaves tbe directors equally divided, as Mr.
Brown is "on tbe fence." Secretary Scrnarett
thinks there will be no trip.
Probably It will be a very unwise stroke to
abandon the trip. If ever a team needed some
good exercise before starting out in champion
ship contests.lt seems as if the localLeague team
will. The expense will be nothing compared
to what will be gained by getting the team into
" good working order. The directors are now
considering the appointment of a manager, and
it is probable that either Guy Hecker or Sun
day will be given tbe office, with Beckley can
tain. A LEWE FK0M BECKLEL
The Ills; Hitter Writes a Letter In a Hope
fnl Tone.
Secretary Scandrett, of the local League
club, received a letter from Jake Beckley yes
terday, In which the latter speaks highly of tbe
club's prospects. Beckley supports the Southern-trip
Idea, and states that whether the team
goes South or not he will go there.
Beckley adus that he is practicing every day,
and that the baseball authorities of Quincy
and other Western cities think that La Biqne
is 'one of the best innelders among all the
young players in the country. La Rogue Is the
third baseman signed by tbe local club. Beck
ley li in excellent condition, and Is of opinion
that be will play good ball.
COMISKEI A BROTHERHOOD HAN.
He. Will Sign Contract to rioy First Be
In Chicago.
8t. Louis, January 16,-The Sporting Newt
will to-morrow print the following: The great
baseball question during tbe past few weeks
has been as to what Captain Comiskey would
do next season. Plenty of stories were told of
his plans. Some ot the scribes swore that he
had told them he would play in St. Louis, while
others affirmed that he had told them be was
going to play with the Chicago club. Others
quoted him as saving be would play where he
could get tbe most money. As a matter of
fact, Comiskey has said nothing of his plans,
and has been very reticent concerning them.
Soon after bis arrival here, however, he handed
the following letter to tbe editor of the Sport
ing JYeu-j. It is self explanatory:
ST. Louis. January 15.
Editor of Sporting Hews:
During tbe put few weeks many Interviews
have appeared with me in tbe different news
papers of the country, relative to my having
signed a contract with the St. Lonls and Chicago
Brotherhood clubs. Up to this writing I am mind
and fancy free. Bat before Saturday night, Jan
nary 13, I will have signed a contract to play at
first base for the Chicago Brotherhood team. I
take this step lor the reason I am in sympathy
with the Brotherhood. I believe its alms are tbe
best welfare and Interest of tbe professional
players. 1 believe tbat If the players do not this
time stand true to their colors and malntltn their
organization they will from this forward be at the
merer of the corporations who have been running
the game, who drafted the reserve rule and gave
birth to tbe obnoxious classification system. I
have taken all tbe cbances of success and failure
Into consideration, and I believe If the players
stand true to themselves they will s:ore tbe grand
est success ever achieved In the baseball world.
Bnt besides having tbe welfare of tbe players at
heart I have old reasons for wanting to plavln
Chicago. My parents and all my relatives reside
there, and alf the property I own Is located In that
city. I was raised there and have a natural liking
lor the place. But outside or all thee reasons my
relations with the management of the St. Lonls
club have, during tbe past year, been so unpleas
ant I do not care to renew them. I have many,
friends in bt. Louis, and for their sake I hate to
leave there, but tbe otber reasons outbalance this
friendship, and so I will cast my lines with the
Chicago club. This Is the nrst letter 1 have writ
ten on a subject which seems to have Interested
tbe baseball world throughout the whole of the
present winter. Yours respectfully.
ClIABLES COMISKEY.
The above letter was written on Wednesday
afternoon. To-night Comiskey, O'Neill, Boyle,
Secretary Branell and others left for Chicago.
Comiskey said belore leaving that he would
carry out to the letter the plans outlined in the
above communication.
DOWN GOES Y0NDI.
The Sons; the St. Lonls Bo va Are Singing Jnst
Now.
rsrxcux teleoeam to the sisfatch.i
St. Louis. January 16. The baseball party at
tbe Lindell broke up to-night. Comiskey and
his family, Frank BrunelL Jim O'Neill, and bis
mother left for Chicago, and Jack Boyle de
parted for Chicago. "I will remain in Chicago
a few days." said Comiskey, "and then go to
Dubuque and stay dead for a month. I hate to
leave bt, Louis, it is like a borne to me. I don't
care what is said about Chicago, there are
some good people here, and I shall remember
them as long as I live. I think the Players'
League made a big mistake in not putting a
club here. There is a barrel of money for a
Brotherhood Club, and I think there will be one
here before next season is over." "If we dis
cover any weak city In the circuit," said Bru
nei!, "I tblnk the Players' League will take the
team out of tbat city and put it right here in
St. Louis."
Charley King joined the group and showed
his receipt for $1,000 worth of stock in tbe
Chicago Club. Robinson has signed an agree
ment to play at third base tor Cleveland, but
wants to go to the Brooklyn team. Vonder
Ahe has not called to see the players, and one
and all are singing "Down Ooes Vondy."
BAENiE'S FLEA.
He Wonts the Atlantic Association Given
Fnll Protection.
rerxciAi. texeoeax to thz Disr-ATcn.i
Philadelphia. January IS. There was a
conference yesterday at Colonel John L
Rogers' office between President A. H. Soden,
of the Boston Club, Manager Barnle, of the
Baltimore Club, and Colonel Rogers. Manager
Bamie talked to Mr. Soden about an Atlantic
Association Club in Boston, but Mr. Soden only
shook his head and said It would not pay.
Manager Bamie bad a long- discussion with
Colonel Rogers over the National agreement.
Bamie contended that the Atlantic Associa
tion, the International Association and all
other organizations which paid $250 per year
for each club for the reserve privilege should
have the same rights as are enjoyed by the Na
tional League and American Association.
"Three of the Atlantic Association clubs are
about joining tbe New England League," said
Mr. Bamie. "Now we contend that if these
clubs go into the New England Leagun their
players should revert back to the Atlantic As
sociation." Manager Barnle said: "The Atlantic Associa
tion still needs one more good clnb to make up
its eight-club circuit, and I believe it will be
placed in Wilmington, Del. This will give us a
very compact and easily traveled circuit."
COMISKEI'S PLAIN TALE.
The St. Louis Captain Sots He la Ont for
Money.
During a talk with a St, Louis reporter on
Wednesday Comiskey said: "I have not signed
yet, and all stories about promises don't go. I
am looking out for my own Interests, and the
club that offerrme the most money will get
me, and I don't care where it is located. Mnn
son has stood between me and the Brotherhood
and has kept me from signing with that organi
zation. Now I understand Von der Abe claims
that Munson was in league with all of us and
Setting ready with us all to jump to tbe
rotherhood. This is not true. Now, I am
through with the St. Louis clnb. I will be in
Chicago on Saturday, and by Saturday night I
will have signed a contract with the Brother
hood club of tbat city, lam sorry to leave St.
Louis. I have many warm friends here. But
under no circumstances or conditions now will
1 play in St. Lonls again. I will take my chances
on tbe Brotherhood lasting, and if it doesn't
last I will lay up for a season or two."
nines to Return lottae Hooslers.
rSFECXAI, TELEGBAM TO THE DISPATCH. I
WASHXSQTOif. Jacuasy 16. To the surprise
of President Young, one of bis earliest callers
to-day was the well-known batter and center
fielder, Hines, who, after a little preliminary
conversation, announced tbat he was anxious
to repeat his experience of last year, and was
willing to begin .negotiations with President
Brush, looking to his return to Indianapolis.
Gnmbert's Contract.
Ad Gnmbert's contract with the new local
club is still unsigned. Yesterday be stated tbat
it is In tbe bands of bis lawyer, who is carefully
examining its provisions. If tbe lawyer thinks
it is all right Gumbert will sign it; if it is not
all right it won't be signed.
THElE CARD FOE 1890.
The List of Event to be managed by tbe
Pennsylvania Association.
rSFECIAL TXXEORAJC TO THE DISPATCH.!
Fbanexin, Pa-, January 16. The Pennsylva
nia Association of Trotting Horse Breeders
have arranged the following stake races for its
fall meeting of 1890:
No. 1, yearlings, bred and owned by members,
entrance t2a, 130 added, mile dash.
So. 2,2-year-olds, bred and own by members,
entrance 25 and flDO added.
No. 3, x-vear-olas, bred and owned by members,
entrance S2S and f 100 added.
Wo 4, 4-vear-olds, bred and owned by members,
entrance 5 and 100 added.
os. 5, 6 and 7, 2, 3 and 4-year-olds, owned In
Pennsylvania and Ohio, entrance 23 and IKK)
added.
o. 8, 2.3-1, stallions, owned by members, en
trance 25, no added money.
Mo. 8, 2:45 class, owned by members, entrance
S3 and W added.
.No. 10, free-ror-alL owned by members, Sim en
trance and (100 added, the winner to receive a
silver cop and certificate bearing tbe official seal
or tbe association for the champion stallion of the
State.
in the colt stakes, except yearlings, three beat
races, tbe winner of tbe first heat to take first
money and go so the barn: winner of tbe second
heat to take second money and go to the barn:
winner of the third beat to take third money and
o to tbe barn, and tbe lourth money to go to tbe
orse that has not taken a beat, bnt stands best In
the race. This Is expected to Insure better con
tests, and give the colts more of a chance for a
record. The races will be held in connection with
some agricultural fair to be determined later.
The prises this year are more liberal than here
tofore, and tbe association Is In a flourishing con
dition, with a large balance In the treasury.
MILL IN A NEWSFAFEB OFFICE.
A Fight With Small Glove That Ended In
a Blabbing Affray.
rsntCIAI. TZLZGKAX TO THE DISPATCH.1
St. Louis, January 16. There was a prize
fight in the Chronicle editorial rooms, last
night, which almost ended in murder. The
principals were Mike Churchill, a Chronicle
employe, and Al Smith, a professional boxer.
Smith bad Joe Ganey and Artie Flint, pro
fessionals, as seconds, while Red Burns" was be
hind Churchill. A crowd of reporters, editors
and printers was present The men fought
with three-ounce gloves, and Churchill soon
bowed he was the better man. This excited
the respective seconds so much tbat in the
fourth round they fell afoul of each other and
there was a general riot.
Burns was stabbed in the neck and breast,
and was picked np bloody and weak. He is in
a very serious condition. The Chronicle re
pudiate! the affair, and is making an investiga
tion. SIGNED ABTICLES.
Priddy and McClelland to Run for the
Three-Mile Championship.
The hackers of Peter Priddy and E. C. Mc
Clelland met yesterday afternoon, and after a
long discussion, agreed on conditions for a
three-mile race between tbe two pedestrians
named. Articles were consequently signed,
and a race for $1,000 a side and tbe champion
ship of America will take place at Exposition
Park on Marcn 1, this year.
John Qulnn, McClelland's backer, at once
agreed fo the race to take place six weeks
after signing articles. Two or three otber
points, however, were warmly discussed, par
ticularly the point referring to the condition
of the track. Finally both parties agreed to
have the race "rain or shine," providing the
track was not flooded.
It was further agreed that the race shall be
for the three-mile championship of America, as
McClelland's challenge was issued to the world.
Each party now has $100 np in this office and an
additional $100 each shall be put up on Feb
ruary I. The third deposit of $300 each shall be
put no on February 15, and tbe final deposit of
$500 each shall be put up on tbe evening before
the race, when tbe referee shall be chosen. The
sporting editor of this paper will be final stake
holder, and he shall choose a referee if the
contestants cannot agree on one.
The race will, undoubtedly, be one of the
most important ever run in Pittsburg. Both
pedestrians will go into training without delay.
McClelland, however, will take part in next
week's 24-hour race. Priddy will probably be
put under the care of Sam Day, and may leave
the city to train.
NEXT WEEK'S BACE.
Lota of Entries for tbe Local Contest and
Good Prospects.
With one or two reasonable exceptions tbe
entries for next week's local 24-hour pedestrian
contest have closed. The race really promises
to be much better than the most sanguine ex
pected. There will be about 12 or IS starters, 10
of wtiom have all paid their entrance fees.
The ten who hive put up their money are:
Fred Robinson, Clarke Waddell. Neal McCaf
frey, fc-d Nikirk, E. C. McClelland, Joseph
Priddy, Jr., George Hagerllng, Andy Slebert,
Charles Shaul and Ed Moniger, Sheridan,
Keefe and Mason promise to put up their
money to-day. The" race is creating consider
able interest, and, doubtless, it will be of avery
exciting kind. -
Late last evening "Reddy" Mason called at
this office and paid bis entrance money.
JACK DEMPSEI SERI0TJSL1 ILL.
He Is Thought to be In tbe First Stngos of
Consumption.
rsrxciAZ. teleobam to the dispatch.!
San ntANCisco, January 16. Jack Demp
sey's illness has taken a serious turn, and it is
feared he is in the first stages of consumption.
The Nonpareil has been suffering a severe cold
for several days past, and there is no doubt now
but what his right with McCarthy will have to
be postponed, and perhaps declared off. He
now weighs only 13420 pounds less than his
fighting weight.
Dempsey has been in poor health ever since
bis fight with La Blanche, and it is argued that
bis defeat is chiefly responsible forms present
condition.
New Orlenna Races.
New Orleans, January 16. Winter meet
ing, twenty-first day. Weather clear and cool.
Attendance good and track heavy.
First race, selling, six furlongs five starters:
Merry Girl lot, is tol: Mckle Plate 108. 3 to 1;
Orlsplno 107,8 to 1: Winnie Davis JOT. 5 to 1:
Skobeloffloa, 4toS. The horses were sent away
loff. Nfckle Plate, Winnie Dvrls, Merry Girl and
Crlsplno. In this order they came Into the
straight, and SkobeloB cantered In a winner by
four lengths. Winnie Davis second, three-quarters
of a length belore Crlsplno. third. Mckle Plate
fourth. Merry Girl last. Time, 1:20.
Second race, selling, five furlongs Eleven went
to the post. Van Rensselaer 85, 6 to 1: Mattle Mc
Henry W. 8 to 1: Millionaire 84, 4 to 1: Frank Clapp
95, 15 tol; Specie 94, 12 tol; -Nellie Foster 97, 15 to
1: Joe Hereon 102, 8 tol: Isoxvllle 100, 7 to 5: Lady
Rose. 98, 8 to 1: Mona P 105, 12 to 1; Zeb Ward 102,
8 to I. Knoxvllle led to the head of the stretch
where Zeb W ard appeared in front, but soon gave
way to Knoxvllle. who came In winner by a
length. Mattle McHenry second, Ladr Rose third,
Frank Clapp, Zeb Ward, Van Bensselaer, Mil
lionaire. Joe Plerson, Mona P, Specie, Nellie
Foster as named. Time, lMi.
Third race, eleven-sixteenths of a mile Three
starters: Peanut. 92, 8 to 1: CastlUlan, 101. 8 to 1:
Marchburn, 103, 2 to 6. Peanut led to straight,
ilarchburn second; coming to stretch Marchburn
went front, and won by five lengths. CastlUlan
second, a length and a half before Peanut. Time,
Fourth race, handicap, seven furlongs Five
starters: Coral 112, Sto 1: Col. Gore, 109; Stol:
Harry Ireland, 100. 10 tol: Probus, 93. 7 tol: Buck
ler, 98, 7 to 5. Got off well, the order being Gore.
Coral Buckler, l'robns, Harrv Ireland. Tbe
same at tbe half. On the turn Buckler went to
second, and came first by a length. Col. Gore sec
ond, a length before Ireland, third, Cora L fourth,
Probus fifth. Time, 1:14. Racing again Saturday.
Gatttenburg Results.
iefeciax. tzxeollam to the dispatch.1
Hudion County Drivtno Pake, Gutten
BTTEO, January 16. The track here was heavy
and slow. The racing, however, was fairly
good. Following are th , results:
First race, flve-clghtbs of a mile Shakespeare
first, Japbet second, Imogene third. Time l:u6,'.
Betting: Shakespeare 7 to I and 2 to 1, Japhet 4 to
1 and 7 lo S, Imogene 60 to 1 and 20 to 1.
wen LUEEUier. AL me nun ine orapr wu itcnn..
second race, mile ana an eigntn Bel first,
Hamlet second. Lancaster third. Time 2.04. Bet
ting: Bela 5 to 2 and even, Hamlet 5 to 1 and 11 to
5, Lancaster 20 to I and 7 to 1.
Third race, six and one-half furlongs Tyrone
first, Mamie Hay second. Hanker third. Time,
1:2!. Betting: Tyrone 5 to 2 and 3 to 6, Mamie Hay
15 to 1 and 4 to 1, Banker 8 to 5 and I to 2.
Fourth race, one mile Drumstick first. Telle
Doe second, Pat Donovan third. Time. l:OJi.
Betting: Drumstick 1 to 3 ana out. Telle Doe 10 to
1 and o to 2, Pat Donovan 8 to 1 and 6 to 5.
Firth raco, six furlongs Dr. Jekytl first. Shot
over second, Howe third. Time, 1:20M. Betting:
Ur. Jekyll t to 1 and 8 to 8, Shotover 6 to 1 and 2 to
1, Howe 3 to 1 and 4 to 5.
Sixth race, aeven-elghtbs of a mile King Idle
first. Facial B, second, Neptunus third. Time,
l:34f.
Clifton Entries.
rSPECTAI, TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. 1
Cijfton, January 16 The following are the
entries for Clifton to-day:
First race, purse, seven and a half furlongs
Manhattan 100, Traveler, Miss Olive, Troy 105,
Seatlck, Clatter, Eugene Brodle. Peril, Ariel,
Groomsman. Adonis, Belmont 100, Bonnie S 110.
Second race, six and a half furlongs Ofalece
137, Louis G, Playfalr 127, Freedom 122, Belalr 119,
bterling lCCAustrallnd 99.
Third race, one and one-sixteenth miles Glen
dalelOS. Can Tell. W Daly. Jr. 100, Deception,
bpeclalty 03.
Fourth race, one and one-half miles Dunbovne
117, Juggler US. Barrister 111, Jim Clare. Frank
W ard 108, Calera 100, Persuader 103, Pocatello 100,
bam D 93, UallusDanOT. '
Fifth race, five-eighths of a mlle-J O'C 122.
Pall Mall, Owen Golden, Defendant Harrison
112, Mabel Glenn, Florlta lOT.yiamie B 10L LUlIe
M 10L Navllls, Beekle Knott 97, Viola 99.
Sixth race, one mile Pocatello. Souvenir,
Gounod, Golden Keel, Jim Murphy, Ernest, Klch
mond. Blessed 105, Barnnm 102.
Wnnti Another Fight.
Ike Weir wants to make another match with
Billy Murphy and the latter has signified his
willingness to meet the Spider a second time.
Weir's friends will not hesitate to back their
man for almost any amount They feel confi
dent of his ability to whip Murphy, providing
he trains properly. The men will have a meet
ing to-morrow. Jack Dempsey is ill with a se
vere cold, which has settled on his lungs, and
the coming fight with McCarthy will- probably
have to be postponed.
Rlattcry Still Firm.
New York, January 16. A rumor that has
been sent going about town tbat Mike Slattery
intended to sign another contract this one with
the New York National League club. There
port was a companion' to the O'Day fake. Slat
tery was reporter yesterdav and said: "It is true
tbat I have had talks with Mutrie, but what I
told him was in the nature of frivolity, much
tbe same as the contract he signed with the
Brotherhood. I have no Idea of signing an
other contract .You can say I am glad I signed
a Players' contract"
Most Go Sontb.
New York. January IS. Mike Donovan,
Mike Cleary and William Mnldoon were, this
morning, turned over to the Mississippi author
ities to be taken to Mississippi for trial for
their connection with Kilraln-Sunivan prise
fight Just when they will be taken South is
not yet decided.
Chess Champions Honored. -HAVANA,
January 16. The Havana Chess
Club gave a banquet this evening in honor of
the three champions Gunsberg.Tschigorin and
Mackenzie. The municipal authorities, foreign
Consols, members of tbe press and others were
present and the affair was a great success.
Female Athletes.
The East End young ladies, or at least some
ot them, are becoming athletic About SO of
them will form a class at the East End Gym
nastic Association. They will practice dumb
bell, Indian club and pedestrian exercise.
Will Remain In New England.
Boston. January 16. The Athletic Commit
tee, of Harvard, has decided after the close of
the season of 1889-90, Harvard shall not partici
pate in any athletic sporta outside of NewEa-
giaia. '
SOME L1TELY SCENES
At tbe Meetjog of the Knights o'f
labor and Coke Operators.
A COHFERENCE DECIDED UPON.
Pfnkerton Police and Italian Miners Fight
in the Dark.
THE CLAIMS OF G0FF AND FLEMING.
All the Lire News From Surrounding Communities
in Three States.
After much wrangling the coke meeting
appointed a committee of six to confer npon
a scale. Objection was then made to one of
the Knights of Labor serving on the com
mittee because of his radical utterances.
This inaugurated another fierce disenssion.
IsrZCTAI. TZLXOBA1I TO TBI DIBFATCB.1
Evekson, Pa., January 16. The opera
tors of the Connellsville coke region and the
Scale Committee of Division 4, Knights of
Labor, held a conference in Byrnes' Hall
to-day. The principal features were the
many hot discussions. The operators and
superintendents present represented about
1,400 ovens. The large and independent
operators were represented by Lynch,
Schoonmaker, Brennen, Kamsay, New
myere, Overholt, Van Dusen, Sherrick,
Marshall, Staufier, James Cochran, A. C.
Cochran, E. Humphrey.
At the morning session nothing- was ac
complished. The operators presented the
Scale Committee with a statement declining
to sign the new scale. Marshall gave a
scale to the miners' committee which stated
that they are willing to pay the men 58
cents per 100 bushels for coke, drawing and
$1 per 100 bnshels for mining and loading
coal when coke is selling for $1 75. The
men demand 62 cents for coke drawing and
SI 05 for mining when coke is selling for
51 50, and there is to be a proportional ad
vance when coke is selling at SI 75.
A RADICAL DIFFERENCE.
..The Scale Committee will not consider the
operators' scale. After considerable jang
ling a motion was made and seconded to ap
point a committee of three from each side to
meet and form a scale. It was passed, and the
Kuights of Labor selected Master Workman
Kerfoot John Angus and James Keegan to act
for them, and at the operators' caucus L. It.
Lynch, J. F. Brennan and F. C Vandusen were
appointed. Immediately after tbe Scale Com
mittee's representatives were named Superin
tendent Lynch, of tbe Frick Company, stated
be would not act with any committee with Mr.
Angus, as he was incompetent
He said Angus had violated every agreement
they had ever entered into, and that It was for
sometime after tbe existing agreement had
been in effect until be, Angus, bad signed it.
He further said: "Angus is against paying
taxes, and in some instances I believe he did
not He has stated in public meeting at the
Standard mines that tbe H. C. Frlck Coke
Company should not own their wonts, and tbey
should be taken from them. TJnder such cir
cumstances he is not a competent man to be on
such an important committee, and I will not
serve with him."
Superintendent Brennan also raised serious
objections to Angus. Angus did not wilt under
tnese cnarges.
AIT TJPBOAE BAISES.
This raised an uproar in the meeting, and
Angus Jumped to his feet and said the state
ment was false, that he, Angus, had maliciously
violated the present agreement and that ho
would not serve on a committee with Lynch.
"I refuse to withdraw from this committee,"
said Angus, "until Lynch proves his charges."
Lynch arose and stated he could substantiate
his charge, and by persons present Superin
tendent Ramsey confirmed Lynch's cbarees
tbat Angus had stated that the works of tbe
Frlck Company should oe taken from them,
etc. The Scale Committee would not advise
Angus to withdraw, and the operators made a
motion and adjourned.
Master Workman Kerfoot stated at a late
hour to-night that Superintendent Lynch had
agreed to meet Angus with the rest of the
Miners' Committee, and they would probably
get together Saturday and both sides make con
cessions to effect a settlement He does not
think there will be a strike.
The Knights of Labor say they will publish
the scale of tbe operators and send it oyer the
coke region. Master Workman Bae was at tbe
conference and gave some timely poiuteis.
WEST VIRGINIA'S FIGHT.
Both Reports of tbe Contest Committee
Rend and Ordered Printed.
rsTECIAI. TILEOBAM TO XUS DISPATCH.!
Charleston, W. Va January 16. Both
the majority and minority reports of the
Gubernatorial contest were laid before the
joint session of the two houses to-day with a
good deal less excitement than had been any
ticipated. Three Senators, one of whom was
Scott, of Wheeling, and one member of the
House, Mr. Ford, of Raleigh county, were ab
sent President Carr, of the Senate, had the
chair, and the Gubernatorial court of inquiry
was duly constituted. The report of tbe ma
jority of the contest committee, which means
the Democratic side of the matter at issne, was
at once presented. After the reading had
been commenced an effort was made to have it
printed without further reading, bnt this was
strongly opposed by Maxwell, of the Republi
can side of the committee, who, among other
things, made the assertion be did not know
what tbe majority had to say and wanted to
find out
He was called down on this by Chairman
Kee. of the committee, who stated that not
only bad Maxwell heard the report read in
committee, but bad a written permission giving
bim access to it at any time. After a wordy
wrangle tbe Republicans carried their point,
and the reading was proceeded with. The
joint session adjourned after noon, but met
again at 3 P. M., when the minority report was
presented and read for two hours. It deals
mainly with the legal aspects of the points
raised as to tbe voters of the several counties
In dispute. Both reports were ordered printed.
DEFAMATION OF CflAEACTEE
Is the Charse Bronchi Against Two Citizens
of Crawford County.
rSrECIAI. TELXQIULM TO THE DISPATCH.
Meadvuae, January 16. County Commis
sloners V. H. Marley and E. J. Bailey caused
the arrest to-day of Editor R. B. Brown, of the
Meadville Jdeaaenger. and Morris M. Meyler
also ot this city, for defamation of character,
each placing damages at 10,000. Mr. Brown
gave ball in the sum of S?,000, Meyler agreeing
to do the same to-morrow.
For several months the Messenger has been
Intimating tbat the commissioners hare been
systematically robbing the people. A few days
ago a 6,000 word circular was published over
Meyler's signature openly charging the com
missioners named and others with stealing tbe
people's money, citing instances and dates.
The aggregate shortage charged by the circular
is $300,000. Marley is a Republican and Bailey
a Democrat The arrests, although anticipated,
bave created a decided .sensation.
Gettlnst In Line for Battle.
rSrECIAL TELEGRAM TO TUX DISPATCH. I
Johnstoww, January 16. The Republicans
are holding primary elections in this city this
evening for delegates to a convention to organ
ize the party for the coming municipal
election. Tbe Democrats are also meeting to
night for the purpose of organizing a club to be
connected with the State league of clubs.
Refused to Take Mrlkcrs Places.
rsPECtAt TKij:rnjkM to tii dispatch.i
Johnstown, January 16. The men who came
here from Philadelphia to take the place of the
strikers at the Johnstown Steel Rail Works quit
to-day. They will all return home, being fully
satisfied ot tbe justness of tbe strikers' claims.
This will throw a large number of men out of
work.
Failure of a Cigar Firm.
ISrZCIAI. TELXOKAM TO Till DISPATCH. 1
Cobby, Pa.. January 16. The cigar factory
ot Fleming & Phillipar was closed by the
Sheriff last nighfon executions issued in favor
of the Corry National Bank, H. Ames and
others. Tbe liabilities are placed at 315,000.
Room for Another Faithful Worker.
ISrXCIAI. TXLIOBAM TO TUX DISPATCH.)
Johwstoww, January 16. Louis Mehn, who
was appointed Deputy Internal Revenue Col
lector at this place during Cleveland's adminis
tration, sent in his resignation to Collector
Warmcastie at Flttabuxg to-day.
a battle inthe dark.
Fonr Italians Arrested by the PInkerton Po
lice at Pnnxsntawney The Knights
of Labor Will Enter a Very
Decided Proteat.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THZ DISPATCH. 1
Puhistttawnbt, January 18. Last night
about 9 o'clock a number of Italians m Wals
ton began shooting toward the tipple where
several PInkerton police were quartered,
quite a number of shots were fired, and the
miners say the police fired several shots in
return. About an hour later a squad of police
quietly surrounded an Italian shanty, entered
it and arrested the occupants, fonr brothers,
and captured four revolvers and some mur
derous looking knives. Tbe Italians were
locked np and committed to Brookville
Jail to-day without a hearing.
The miners are quite indignant at this hasty
proceeding on the part of the company, in
having the Italians committed without a bear
ing, as they say these men were no more likely
to be the guilty parties than the occupants of
any other Italian house in that quarter, and
that if they had been given an opportunity
they conld easily have secured ball.
The officials of the Knights of Labor say
they will employ good counsel to Investigate
the case, and tbat the Italian Consul at Pitts
burg will be consulted. The company men say
tbe shooting business is getting entirely too
promiscuous, and that it is time to make an
example of some of the participants.
A lot of Polanders were brought to Adrian,
but, npon learning the sitaation, part of them
refused to work. The miners are trying to get
the others to follow their brothers' example.
HEIES TO AN IMMKtiSb FORTUNE.
One Hundred Persona Think That They Will
Soon be Wealthy.
rSPEClAL TXLXOBAlt TO THZ DISPATCH. 1
Sharon, PA,, January 16. One hundred,
heirs of Manaseh Coyle, a Westmoreland coun
ty Revolutionary soldier, held a meeting in
Sharon to-day and formed as association known
as the Coyle Syndicate to investigate the title
to a fortune estimated at 50,000.000, which is
now in court in England. An attorney named
Humphreys, of New York, met with tbe Coyles
and was appointed agent to push the claim. He
has just returned from England, and is confi
dent the title will be clearly established. Ma
nasseh Coyle ran away from his home In the
north of Ireland when a boy and came to Amer
ica in 1765. He was a rolunteer soldier In the
Revolutionary War, and took an active part in
the Western Pennsylvania Indian War after
ward. In 1785 he was married to Isabella Ewing, of
the same family from which James Q. Blaine is
descended. His descendants now number over
100, and are mostly substantial farmers scat
tered throughout this section of Pennsylvania.
Two years ago tbeir attention was called to a
newspaper advertisement for the heirs of Will
iam Coyle, of Dublin, and tbe only thing that
now remains is to prove that William Coyle
was their grandfather. The attorney says this
will be easily accomplished, and has volun
teered to pay all expenses of the case. The
property Includes valuable real estate in and
around the City of Dublin and money invested
in banks.
THE SAME OLD SCHEME.
Another New York Bunko Man Looks for a
Sucker.
1PPECIAL TELEGEAH TO TOE DISPATCH. 1
COJWEliSvn.LK, January 16. A slick New
Yorker has been endeavoring to draw some un
wary citizen into a scheme of furnishing and
dealing in counterfeit money, which he claims
are printed from genuine Government plates.
A couple of days ago Worth Kilpatrick, a
prominent firebrick manufacturer, received a
letter from Brooklyn containing the informa
tion enabling one to suddenly become rlcb by
dealing in "silver goods." Kilpatrick turned
the missive over to Constable Frank Campbell,
who received an answer from New York.
In it the swindler, who signed himself,
"Yours In confidence, George Morton, 441
West Forty-ninth street," offered to furnish
$2,000 of his greenbacks for $250 and 820,000 for
$1,000; terms cash. He proposed to meet
Campbell In New York, and make the arrange
ments for the sale, he to pay the expenses.
The letter alsoj contained a facsimile news
paper clipping, giving account of a man named
Beckett being arrested in New York, suspect
ed of counterfeiting, but whose goods could
not be detected even by Government experts.
CALL HIM JOHN HARBISON.
The Noto Left by a Mother Who Deserted
Her Child.
v ISPECIAL TELIOHAK TO THE DISPATCH. 1
New Castle, January 16. Last night a well
dressed woman, about 28 years of age, carrying
a 1 year old baby in her arms, called at the resi
dence of Noah Robinson, of this city, andasked
permission to rest a moment. She afterward
asked if she could leave the baby five minutes
until she could secure some paregoric for the
boy. She left the bouse and left the baby and
has not been seen since. The following note,
written in a lady's band, was pinned to the
child's underclothing: "May heaven deal with
you as you deal with my child. Some time I
will return and claim him and will amply re
ward you. An tne meantime let mm oe canea
Jobn Harrison,"
Before leaving the house the woman stated
that her husband was a brass finisher named
Jacob Myers; tbst he had deserted ber and that
she had come from Boston to find him. Mr.
and Mrs. Robinson will care for tbe baby and
raise it There is no clew as to her identity.
BEICE WELCOMED AT LIMA.
Tbefienator-Elect Warmly Greeted by- Old
Friends and Neighbors.
fSPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.1
LIMA, O., January 10. Hon. Calvin1 Bnce.
Senator-elect arrived home to-night at 6J5
o'clock on the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Day
ton train in company with Mrs. Brice, General
A. V. Rice and wife, Hon. George W. Hull
and wife, Dr. S. A, Baxter, General L. M.
Meily, J. B. Townsend and R. V. Gordon.
They were met at the depot by the Bnce Club,
headed by the City Band and several hundred
citizens.
After eating supper at the French House,
they were escorted to the Music Hall, where an
informal reception was held, Mr. and Mrs.
Brice shaking hands with a vast number of
tbeir old friends and neighbors. The citizens
propose to give Mr. and Mrs. Brice a grand re
ception at Music Hall to-morrow night. There
was no speech-making Indulged In to-night
All Died Within Ten Hours.
IFFECTAL TELEORAX TO THZ DISPATCH.1
Somebset, Pa., January 16. A particularly
sad sight was witnessed at Carbondale yester
day. It was the burial of four children ot Ar
thur Carroll in one grave. They all died within
ten hours of each other, and were all buried in
one grave.
More ofthe Relief Fund.
tPPXCIAL TELEOKAM TO THE DISPATCH.
JomfSTOWK,Jannary 16. Secretary Kremen,
of the Flood Relief Commission, is now paying
out cbecks ot the first installment of tbe an
nuity set aside by tbe commission for the bene
fit of children made orphans by the flood.
THE CANAL COMMISSION.
Session Held Yesterday and a Regular
Monthly Meeting TlmeFlxed.
A meeting of the Canal Commission was
held yesterday in the rooms ofthe Engineers'
Society of Western Pennsylvania, in the
Penn building. There were present Presi
dent John A. Wood, J. M. Goodwin, W. C.
Shellenberger and Thomas P. Roberts. Mr.
Brewer, of Erie, missed a railway train, and
did not reach the city until 11 o'clock last
night.
It was decided to hold regular meetings in
the Penn building on tbe second Wednesday
of each month. There was little in the meet
ing yesterday of public interest Engineers
Goodwin and Roberts reported tbeir prog
ress in collecting hydrographic statistics,
and arranged their work for the coming lour
weeks. These two gentlemen are busily en
gaged in gathering positive and complete
information concerning the water supply,
that being about the only serious question
before the commission. The, work is going
on very satisfactorily.
It was decided that the reconnoisance of
the country between Erie and the Shenango
valley should be begnn. at once. The engi
neers ofthe commission, John SI. Goodwin,
of Sharpsville, and Colonel T. P. Roberts,
of Pittsburg, will personally undertake the
inspection of the Allegheny river route, and
they have engaged G. Lyman Moody, of
Erie, to run tbe levels on the general route
of the old canal between the lake and
Sharpsville. The expectation is that a much
more practicable route than that of the old
canal will be found a few miles west ofthe
old line through Crawford county, extend
ing as far south as the valley of the She
naneo river.
An invitation was received from General
Manager Blair, of the Shenango and Alle
gheny Railroad to take the members of the
commission over that road to inspect the
mining indnstries of the region developed
by that road, and this will form a part of
the commission's general tonr of inspection.
The commission has secured the use of the
Architects' Society's rooms in the Penn
Building, and will meet there hereafter on
the second Wednesday of each month.
Mr. Shellenberger went home to Roches
ter, and Mr. Goodwin took a midnight train
for Cleveland.
BOYLE'S BLOCK BURKED.
A Troublesome Fire In Allegheny This Mora
lag The Flames, Being In tbe Fourth
Story, Baffled tbe Firemen-Temporarily
Wires Interfered With the Ladders
Got Under Control After Hard Work.
At 12:40 this morning fire was discovered
in Boyle's block, on Federal street, Alle
gheny, near the end of the Sixth street
bridge. The fire was first observed by Pri
vate Watchman Hamilton, of the World's
Museum, who turned in an alarm from sta
tion 81. A few minutes later the employes
at the Westinghonse Air Brake Company
saw the flames and pulled tbe alarm from
station 85, calling oat a second district.
When the firemen arrived they fonnd the
fire in No. 27, the first building in the
block. The building is four stories in
height. The first floor is occupied by Boyd
Bros.' confectionery; the second Btory by
Dr. J. A. Phillips, the dentist; the third
floor by Mrs. Mary Richards, and tbe fourth
floor bv Company E, Fourteenth Begiment,
N. G. P.. anil a lodge room used by the Jr.
O. XT. A.M.
It was on the fourth floor that the fire had
broken out and the firemen began a fight to
keep it there. An attempt to run up the
ladders ended in failure, the wires interfer
ing and the level of the roadway being too
far below the sidewalk to permit any shift
ing. The hose was dragged up the long
stairways, but nothing conld be done with
it and it was pulled out The men then went
to a small alley in the rear and from there
succeeded fn getting water on the flames.
The fire had started in the room of Company
E, in the rear of the building, and soon
worked through the roof.
The firemen were able to keep it from
working up to the building nearer the
bridge, and the building on the other side
was so low as to be out of danger. At 1:30
the fire was practically under control. The
rear ofthe building was very badly burned,
and the effects ot Company E were de
stroyed, while the lodgeroom in front was
damaged considerably. The third floor was
soaked with water, but suffered very little
by fire.
The origin of the fire is unknown. It
started in tbe company room. Tbe janitor,
Henry Arnfeld, stated that after the mem
bers of the company left at 10 o'clock last
night he had put out the light and every
thing was in good shaDC. There was a small
coal fire in the stove and this may have
started the blaze.
The loss could not be ascertained last
night, bnt it will reach 'several thonsand
dollars. The block is owned by the Boyle
heirs, of Allegheny.
P., A.'& M. PLANS.
They Have Not Decided on the Motive
Power Engineer Rice Makes a Report
on tbe Merits of Cables and Electricity.
Presideni John H. Dalzell was yesterday
interviewed by a Dispatch reporter as to
the probable inauguration of work on the
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester road.
He said: "We have formulated our plans,
and determined to bnild the road, and now
only await tbe conclusion ofthe Allegheny
City Council. We have not yet determined
whether an electricor cable line will be laid.
One track will be taken from Rebecca street
and laid on South avenne; and one taken
from Bidwell and laid on South avenue.
The Council will be asked for a'charter for
either an electric or cable line, thus leaving
the choice to our option."
Mr. George Rice, engineer of the-Citizens
and Central Traction Companies, is to have
charge of the work, and is now preparing
data on the relative cost, plans, etc., of the
two systems. He was seen at the Hotel
Anderson, and briefly expressed himself as
follows:
"The cable road is well established and
well known. Any information as to the
cost of establishing an electric road is
vague. Its capabilities are great; it is more
elastic in its operation than the cable, inas
much as more can be done with an electric
car than a cable car; that is to say, a cable
car once started on its route must make
the full circuit, while the electric
car can be rnn backward and forward
from any given point at will; and again, a
cable car cannot run faster than the rope,
and once having lost time, cannot regain it
The electric car can be speeded so as to
make up lost time. The great objection to
a cable line is its great cost of construction.
It is an open, question as to the comparative
cost of operation, but I am convinced that
enough is known to canse a prudent man to
hesitate in recommending at this time the
construction of a cable line, in view of the
great progress which has been made in the
last few months in the electric system, in
view of the possibly greater progress which
may be made in the next few months, and
finally looking to the development of tbe
storage battery system, which is the ideal
motor for the operation of electric street
railways. The difference in cost is about
SO per cent in favor of the electric line. The
road could be put in operation in from six
to eight months. The entire roadbed would
have to be rebuilt, there not being one foot
of the present line suitable for the running
of the electric railway for any length of
time."
DECEMBER'S HEALTH KEP0BT.
A Large Number Died of Lnng and Gland
Troubles, Akin to La Grippe.
The Bureau of Health's mortuary report
for the month of December was issued yes
terday. In that month there were 316
deaths, 127 of them being children less than
5 years of age, 60 being under 1 year.
From 300 cases of infectious diseases, 59
deaths were reported, located as follows:
East End, 186 cases, 30 deaths; Old City,
57 cases, 16 deaths; Southside, 37 cases,
seven deaths. The classes were: Typhoid
fever, 141 cases, 22 deaths: diphtheria, 103
cases, 20 deaths; scarlet fever, 52 cases, 9
deaths.
Diseases of the respiratory system lead in
the nnmber of deaths with 81: of nervous
system, 32; consumption, 22. The number
of deaths during December, 1888, was 289,
or 27 less than for last month.
Now that Carroll is a Brotherhood man.
either. Sunday or Hecker will be manager of
the local Leagne club. Probably Beckley will
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BRANCH HOUSE, UHIOH SQUARE, H.Y,
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Raisins. Prunes, Nuts, Evapor
NEW 'ont
"" T? f p lasses.
lXS-Ur QEO.K.8TEVKNSON&CO,
Sixth Avenne.
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Established 1K3S.
BROOM CORN.
Broom Manufacturers Supplies
PEANUTS
ROBERT DICKEY k CO,
77 WATER SX. AMD W FIRST AVE.
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- IfEW ADYERT1SEKEST.
STARTLING
STATEMENT.
For the next few days we offer
our large and superb stock of
Lamps, Chamber Sets, Dinner
Sets, China, Glass and Queens
ware, Gas Fixtures, Bronzes and
Clocks, Brio-a-Brac, Onyx Tables,
eta,
AT A DISCOUNT OF 15
PER CENT
from our reduced prices.
THE J. P. SMITH
Lamp, Glass & China Co.,
935 Penn Avenue.
Bet. Ninth and Tenth Streets.
P. S. Every article marked in
plain figures, with old prices and
present reduced prices, from whiobl
wo discount 15c on each, dollar.
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YOU CAN'T
be a shrewd and economical
purchaser, if you buy any
thing in the line of
FURNITURE,
CARPETS,
CURTAINS,
HOUSE FURNISHING ,
GOODS,
CLOAKS or CLOTHING,
before having learned the
goods and prices to be found
KEECH'S
Largest, Most Popular and Reliable
CASH and CREDIT HOUSE
IN THE STATE.
923 and 925 Penn avenue,
Neae Ninth Stbeet.
Open Saturdays till 10 p. M.
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TAILORING.
ARTISTIC TAILORING.
iABQEST STOCK.
POPULAR PRICES.
Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters and
Men's Furnishers.
954 AND 956 LIBERTY ST.
STARCOBNEB. de5-
ONE WAY EXCURSIONS.
Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars from
Chicago to San Francisco and the
Pacific Coast.
For the accommodation of purchaser of Szco-to.
Class Tickets and otljers. the CHICAGO, KOCS
ISLAND & PACIFIC KAIL WAY are now run
ning excursions In Pullman Tourist Stepping Cars
(personally conducted). Evzet Second THUfcauAT.
from Chicago to Oregon and California Tia Dearer.
Krerr comfort and convenience assured at a great
reduction from regular first-class rates.
Address, for fnll particulars.
. JOHN SEBASTi AN. Oen. TK. & Pass Ag4.
& ST. JOBS. Gen. Manager. Chicago.
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STEAMERS AND EXCURSIONS.
-VrORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD a Is. CO..
IN Established 1857. Fast Line of Express
Steamers from NEW YORK for SOUTHAMP
TON, LONDON and BREMEN. The nna
steamers SAALE. TRAVE, ALLER. EIDER,
EMS. FULDA, WERRA, ELBE and LAHN of
6,500 tons and 6,000 to 8,500 horsepower, leares
NEW YORK on WEDNESDAYS and SAT
URDAYS for SOUTHAMPTON and Bremen,
TIME
From NEW YORK to SOUTHAMP
TON. 7K days. From SOUTHAMPTON to
BREMEN, 21 or 30 hours. From SOUTHAMP
TON 10 LONDON, by Southwestern Railway
Co.. 2K hours. Trains every hour of the sum
mer season. Railway carriages fur London
await passengers Southampton Docks on arri
val Express steamers from New York. These
steamers are well-known for their speed, com
fort, anil excellent cuisine.
0ELR1CH8 & CO.. 2 Bowltnf: Green, New
York. MAXSCHAMBERG&CO..
6Z7 Smitnflelii street,
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FOK QOENSTOWN AND LIVERPOOL.
Koyal and United State Mall Steamers.
Britannic, Jan. S, 6 a m
'Adriatic Jan. , 1 p m
Celtic Feb. 5. 5:30am
Germanic Feb. 12, 11 a m
Britannic Feb. 10. Sam
Adriatic Feb. S6, 11:30am
Teutonic Mch. 5. 3 p m
Celtic, Mch. 12, 9:30 am
rrom White Star dock, foot of Went Teeth at.
Second cabin on these steamers. Saloon rates,
fSO and upward. Second cabin. f35 and upward,
according to steamer and location of berth. Ex
cursion tickets on favorable terms. Steerage. 0.
Vi bite Star drafts payable on demand In all the
principal banks throochont Oreat Britain. Ap
ply to JC1IN J. MCCORMICK, 639 and 1 Smlth-
neia si.. I'liuourg, or j.uiiu. ISJlAi, gen
eral Agent, 41 Broadway, New Yore.
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STATE LINE
To Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin
and Liverpool.
FROM NEW YORK EVERY THURSDAY.
Cabin passage 35 ,to CO. according to location
01 stateroom. Excursion J65 to 90.
tSteerage to and from Kurope at Lowest Bate.
AUallX BALDWIN & CO.. General Agent,
63 Broadway, NewYoric.
J. J. McCORMJCK. Agent
639 and 401 Smithfield St., Pittsburg, Pa.
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ANCHOR LINK
United Stales Mail Steamers.
.Sallererr SATURDAY from
NEW YOPK TO GLASGOW.
Calling at MOVILLE, Londonderry.-)
Cabin passage to Glasgow, 'Lerl? "JS?04"
derry, tu and 135. Bound trip, too and 110Q.
Second-class. S30. Steerage, fS.
MEDITERRANEAN SERVICE.
Best route to Algiers and coast ot Morocco.
NEW YORK TO GIBRALTAR AND NAPLES:"
S. S. BOLIVIA. TUIMDAY, FEBKUAKY 11.
S.S. CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY, FUB. li.
Cabin passage to
Aiores, 53 to S0: Naples, sto100: Venlee, 1MB.
Drafts on Oreat Britain. Ireland or Italy,
and letters of credit at ravorablx rates.
APPly to HENDERSON BROTHERS, it. Y at
3. j:fcroKMirrR.B3gand 401 Smithfield it. :A-i
SCORER i SON. 41S Smithfield St., FltUburg; W, ,-,
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