'psr' THE PITTSBT3E&-DISPATGH,"' SUNI)AY,r ' FEBRTX&RT 16; " 1890. A REVIEW OP I The Old league's New Method of Fighting. BLACKLISTED PLAYERS. Opinions About the Battle Between Jack Denipsey and McCarthy. FATAL GLOVE COKTEST AT DALLAS One of the leading features of the -week has been the statement published in The Dispatch to the effect that the New York Rational league club had decided to offer big inducements to players to leave the Brotherhood and rejoin the League. This plan, it is claimed, will be more effectual than fighting the new League in the courts. How much truth there is in the statement I don't know, but that there is some truth in it there is no doubt. The presence of Mr. .Appletou in Elmira to try and sign Danny Richardson pro.' t this, and doubtless Rich ardson was offere a very attractive induce ment. The plan, however, Is a bad one, and even were it successful, it would have results the opposite of what the League magnates expect. Beyond all the princiole is not good and none of us can expect to make a success of anything when our lead ing principle is bad. But as I have from time to time stated, we need not be sur prised at anything and it is safe to say that the League magnates will pat any available scheme into operation. The struggle is on. Most certainly I don't be lleve half of the stones published ahont this player and that player being offered fabulous sums to desert the Brotherhood. There are many reasons why a plaver should encourage stories of this kind abont himself; it is business for him to do so. and because of this it is safe to say that many of the reports In question have been circulated for expedient purposes. Unhappily there are persons who write out flimsy and frothy nonsense supporting these stories, or at least the truth of them. There are characters so ntterly devoid of common sense and Intelligence, and I may say manhood, that they will support anything connected with a cause they have espoused, be it good, bad or indifferent. When partisan spirit becomes as rampant as that it is useless to pay any atten tion to it whatever, we have had local sam ples of it from time to time, or as Tom Moore would say we have had one wishy-washy ever lasting flood of maudlin nonsense entirely be gotten of indolence, mentally and physically. The Tito Meetings. It is interesting to know that the National League has decided to also hold its adjourned meeting at Cleveland next month and it will certainly be an important one. The great ques tion as to an eight or ten-clnb league will again be faced and according to President Yonng the Schedule Committee will have two schedules prepared, one for eight clubs and the other for ten clubs. This means that there is a proba bility of eight clubs being decided upon. I certainly would not be surprised to see Wash ington and Indianapolis drop out, despite the statements to the contrary. It would seem that a ten-clnb league will be very difficult to handle and it is safe to say that the National League will need to have everything as smooth as possible this year. The new league meeting will also be an important one, as the schedule will be adopted and umpires selected. Alto gether the meetings will give a very deserving city a good baseball boom. Those Blacklisted Players. During the last few days the cases of those players who deserted the Brotherhood and were subsequently blacklisted by that organization have been brought prominently before the pub lic. The visit and Mr Facing-Both-Ways talk of E. J. McKean in this city have done much tobnng the matter very prominently before the public. Mr. Foster, of the Cleveland Leader, a very promising young baseball writer, strikes the keynote of this matter in the fol lowing two or three sentences. He says: "There is going to be a hitch in the Brotherhood about McKean unless Ward has been badly mis quoted. In another interview he has again stated strongly that be will fight the return of any player blacklisted by the Brotherhood. Ward is one of the big guns in the new League. Nobody will deny that. But he will find tbat he is sure to come 'slap up' against the capital, ists of his own organization in this matter, and If they so desire they ill overrule him." It may be added tbat Mr. Brunell and others prominent in the new League are just as pro nounced on the matter as Mr. Ward, I unhes itatingly say that in this instance Messrs. Ward and Brunell are in the right, and tbat reason and honesty are so much on their side that it wonld be a very foolish course, indeed, for any stockholder in the new League to oppose them in this matter. Mark, I am ready to admit that there are palliating features in some cases, but there are none whatever in McKean's case and a few more like his. I mean there are no honorable reasons why he should be reinstated. Why, on the man's confession, he has returned to the Brotherhood simply because be thought the players had gotten over the legal difficulties tbat threat ened to kill the new League. When the cloud -was blackest .McKean deserted and joined another camp, and when sunshine came again, like a coward, he returned to share the expect ed good things that others had fought for. Were players of this quality of heart and sonl to be all reinstated to-morrow, they wonld all be deserters when the first real difficulty was encountered. Their presence will not grace or adorn any organization. There may De rea sons for leaving one body to join another, but when it comes to a series of changes and shifts depend upon it there is something morally wrong. After all tbat has been said by Broth erhood leaders regarding the blacklisted play ers, I cannot for the life of me see how they can consistently be taken back. The Association Prospects. When Secretary Brunell, of the Players' League, was in the city last Sunday.be ex pressed the opinion that there was no hope for the success of the American Association. Mr. Brunell recently has bad many good oppor tunities to form something like a correct opinion on the matter, and I am inclined to think tbat there is much truth in bis state ment. All true patrons ot the national game will,! think, be sorry for this, because tbe Association has done much for tbe develop ment of the game. To me it will remain a fact tbat the National League dealt the fatal blow to Its plucky side partner. Of course it can be argued tbat everything was done in accordance with baseball law; tbat Is. tbat Cincinnati and Brooklyn had a perfect right to leave ibe Asso ciation and join tbe League. This is all true, but the fact remains tbat the breaking up ot the American Association was encouraged by the National League. Well, this work of tbe National League is likely to recoil on itself. If the Association collapses, and its circuit is such a poor and expensive one that a collapse wonld seem certain, the forces opposing tbe League will be greater than ever. Almost every Asso ciation club would be wanting vengeance and certainly they would be prepared to aid tbe new League in every possible way to fight the old organization. It is a fact and quite trans parent, that the old League has evinced little or no sympathy for the welfare of the Associa tion, and if the latter should at any time de finitely act contrary to tbe Interests of the League, I will not be disappointed. Some AniJent Advice. I don't know whether or not Jeremy Taylor had the baseball business in view when he wrote Mi "Holy Living" about 250 years ago, but 1 came across a passage in it tbe other day tbat baseball magnates would do well to ponder over. Here it is: "In making contracts use not many words; for all tbe business of a bargain Is summed up in few sentences; and he that speaks least means fairest, at having fewer op portunities to deceive." Now, what do you think of advice of tbat kind written centuries agoT Good old Dr. Taylor was a very wise man In bis day and generation, bnt I question very much whether he ever gave better advice than the above, and certainly tbere is nothing more appropriate to baseball contracts. Nowadays It is almost as easy to paraphrase Milton's "Par adise Lost" as to clearly understand a baseball contract. In many respects contract making has become absurd, because it is safe to say that very few ball players will ever have the courage to wade throogh one even if they had tbe Intellectual abilities to understand all there was in it. Evidently our forefathers had on this point a little more common sense than we have. About Handball Playing. Probably one of the most interesting features of the new baseball grounds at Exposition Park will be the new handball court. Manager Han Ion tells me that a good sized court is to be built and will be ready for use shortly. Of course it Is for the use of the players of thenew ball club particularly, but I sincerely trnst that arrangements will be made by which thepubllc can use it when the players are not exercising in it. A handball court would be a blessing to the youths and young men ot the two cities, for of all the exercises having for their objects the development of tbe human frame I am inclined to prefer handball. I may be something of a "crank" on tbis particular game, for many a weary and pleasant day I have bad with it, but I don't think that Anybody will for a moment attempt to argue that it is not one of the best methods of physical exercise. Every point and muscle in one's body is brought into play in a handball game, and there is nothing better for training the eye. Certainly the game is not for lazy people, but an enthusiast ora willing work er can get all tbe exercise"he wants in running, bending the bodv to and tro, swinging the arms and developing the muscles by bitting the ball. The idea of training the players in a handball court is a good one. But what I want is what I have just stated above the public to have the privilege of sharing in some way tbe benefits of tbe court. I am inclined to think that the game would soon become popu lar here. There are many English handball players in the neighborhood, bnt, generally speaking, they have been accustomed to play with an India rubber ball with a stamped hole in. The American custom is to ball with a solid ball, but this difference would soon right itself. Tbe great difficulty has always been to get a court. I know ot several matches that have fallen through because of the inability of the contestants to secure a conrc or suitable corner end. The management of tbe new club is. indeed, doing well to erect a court and all that is needed is to devise some means by which it can be used by the public at a cost tbat will enable all who want to indnlge in the game to use tbe court. Most certainly tbe players will find tbe benefit of It. Jnck-onl Vetoed. C E. Davies, manager of Peter Jackson, the colored boxer, is anxious to exhibit bis charge in this city but tho "powers that be" are op posed to any such demoralizing affair as a spar ring exhibition with six ounce gloves. As a re sult we Pittsburgers will not see the pros pective opponent of John L. Sullivan except we leave tbe city to do so. Tbe intention of Mr. Davies was to bring in athletic combina tion here and give an entertainent during which Jackson and Ashton would give a box ing exhibition of fonr rounds. Why an enter tainment of this kind should be prevented I fail to see. I would, indeed, like to bear or see some reasonable arguments in favor of the veto. I am aware tbat an utter misconception of what a professional boxing exibition is has prompted many civil authorities to prevent all such entertainments. Now I make this definite statement and I am prepared to argue that it is true tbere is rougher boxiucand harder hitting among tbe pollcenipn in their weekly sparring exercises than w ill be seen in an exhibition be tween Jackson and Ashton. Tbere are thous ands of people in this vicinity who would like to see tbe big Australian. Toe entertainment promoted by Mr. Davies is being permitted in other cities and certainly the moral status of those other cities is of as much value to their residents as the moral status of Pittsburg Is to its citizen. At best it wonld seem to be run ning things a little too fine to prevent an ath letic entertainment such as Is desired. A Promising Youngster. Last week I remarked that I "expected to hear of McBride's victory over O'Leary." Now don't let any of those very dear friends of mine dabble in tbat worn-out sarcasm about "I told you so," when I say that once more we are on the right side. The information I had about McBnde was from a trustworthy source, and nis contest with UMeary proved that ne is a very promising little fellow. They fought a good battle, and. according to reports, McBride always had a little tbe best of It. He has an effective blow, bnt judging from the reports I read of the battle be bas still something to learn in the way of delivering and defending himself. Both contestants indulge freely in tbe "swing ing" method. This has been fatal to many yonng pugilists, and it is surprising tbat good seconds should allow their charges to indulge in it so often. It requires as a rule, a man with a well-trained eye and rare judgment to make a success of a swinging blow, that is, if his opponent is any kind of a boxer. Ordinarily, when a man tries to floor bis oppo nent with a swinging blow, the chances are he will injure his hand. lam aware tbat there have been men who have never hurt a finger by doing so in numerous battles, bnt it must not be forgotten tbat these men were experts and bad the judgment to wail their time. It is invariably safe to settle an exhausted oppo nent by a swinging blow, but excellent aim is always needed to do it. Well, it may be tbat both O'Leary and McBride have done their hands no good by trying to defeat each other by these 'Tight round" shots. I will not be surprised to hear that their hands are very much injured. McBride has to f ace Danforth on tbe 22d Inst., and will concede the latter abont eigbt pounds. This is a very foolish thine for McBrlde's teacher to do McBnde is comparatively new in the business, and it Is a risky piece of business to give a man like Danforth as much weight. By careful handling McBri e may do well for a long time, but if be is defeated by Danforth, even though tbe weight is conceded, be will crobably drop Into obscurity again. The victory of McBride at Buffalo was well received in Pittsburg, be cause of John Quinn's connection with it. He backed the winner, and probably a more honor able and plucky sporting man does not -live in America tban John Qutnn. He deserves to get hold of a champion, and when he does he will stand by him. Dempsey and McCarthy. If all goes well Dempsey will again be before the public on Tuesday evening at San Fran cisco. He meets McCarthy, tbe Australian, in the battle that should have taken place some time ago, bnt which was postponed because of Dempsey's sickness. Reports from San Fran cisco state tbat Dempsey is all right again, and that he is as well as he ever was in his life. As a result, the betting is S1.000 to $900 on Demp sey. It is extremely difficult to make con jectures regarding tbe battle, because the very important question tbat stares one in the face is: Is Jack Dempsey in his best form? If we could find a correct answer to that most cer tainly we conld tell who wonld win the battle on Tuesday evening. If Dempsey is even near bis old form be will defeat McCarthy; but is he? There's tbe difficulty. Demp sey must needs De in good condition to defeat a strong man who is even an inferior bnxer. Those who have followed up the Brooklyn pugilist's career, will have noticed tbat be is not what may be called a "knocker out." He is a patient and harassing opponent who hits away at a particular mark until his opponent Is thoroughly done. Dempsey seems to fight on tbe principle that a constant drop wears a hole. Well, there have been some good men In that class, but a man of tbat kind needs strength and staying qualities as much as any body else. A weak man cannot stand up and worry tbe life out of an opponent even though his blows on that opponent may not demand much strength. Stamina, and plenty of it is certainly needed and if Dempsey is not strong on Tuesday evening be may be defeated. He bas to face a good man and a strong one at his weight. As a tactician and boxer be is not to be compared with Dempsey, however. The battle will be an important one to Dempsey. because if he is beaten bis career is almost at an end. However, I don't think he will be de feated, lam inclined to think that he is in good condition; in other words, I think tbe re ports about bis condition are true. Believing these reports I therefore must try my luck again witn juempsev uy stating mat i expect to see him a winner. He fooled me last time. Amntenr Athletes. There are strong indications that there will be a busy time this year among the amatenr athletes ot tbe country. They are commencing qnite merrily, judpng from tbe big tourna ment at Boston, and before the year closes I would not be surprised to see some re markable International amateur contests. We seem to be a long time in getting another My ers, while the Britishers are almost every sea son producing a phenomenon of some kind in amateur ranks. Undoubtedly Myers did more toward popularizing amatenr sports and con tests in tbis country than any other man, and if we could only lay bold of bis equal we would again be in tbe front rank. But what I want to say is tbat amid all the apparent successes of amateur snorts in other cities, it Is strange tbat the amateurs of Pittsburg are never beard of. Certainly there is plenty of good material here, and it is a puzzle to me tbat the young athletes of Pittsburg do not figure in national contests. As I have before remarked in thee columns, tbere Is a strong desire among local amateur scullers to appear in national contests. We already know of the difficulties which to some extent prevent this, but now is the time to meet and nave all the outs and ins of the matter thoroughly discussed. A Mecca for Pugilists. According to J. E. Conper, ot Cape Town, in tbe Transvaal, South Africa. that placets a Mecca for pugilists. Conper is the man who sometime ago defeated Woolf Bendoff, the East London pugilist, for a purse of abont 123,000. Conper, in a letter to a friend, says he has retired from the ring, and thus proceeds: "We possess a decent few lightweights, who, thongh not of very high class, would take men of very decent class to beat. The fact of a man like mvself, passe as an athlete and only weighing 10 stone in condition, and, as you re mark,possesslng byno means romarkable skill or physique, being chosen as the representative of Honth African pugilism speaks, for itself as to tbe scarcity of good men. Big men would have to arrive here in pairs, and, if Bcrke Is really on his way here from Australia, there is a cap ital opportunity for some good man to have a chance of gaining both fame and "oof" by com ing out here and getting on a match with' Burke. Why should not Blavin, for instance, break his journey to Australia, if he intends returning there shortly, as I hear he does? Why not stop hern and arrange a fight with tbe "Irish lad?" I can guarantee both big slakes, and what is of even greater Importance as what is the use of big stakes if you don't get a fair chance to win them a fair field and no favor. Bnt it must be a fight with nothing bigger than skin gloves: South Afri cans "don't go a cent" on a limited number ot rounds with soft giores, A law bas been lately passed in the Transvaal prohibiting both box ing and fighting, which might make some difference to gate money, but -1 do not think very much. The most of the inhabitants of Johannesburg, the principal town in tbe Transvaal and the headquarters of sport in South Africa, are Europeans. The sporting division is large, generous, and wealthy. Fighters would be liberally backed and their contests satisfactorily arranged. There is an almost unaccountable absence of tbe rough element in these parts, and never is there the slightest apprehension of to. "mill" being inter rupted by the partisans of either contestant. We used to bring off all our combats under P. R. rules in a theater in Johannesburg. Tbe men always fought with skin gloves. These events were duly advertised and reported in detail in tbe dally papers; were patronized by nearlv all tbe leading speculators, stockbrok ers, merchants, professional men, and gen erally by tho chief and officers of tbe police force. On no occasion was there the least dis turbance of any kind." This certainly ongbt to be inducement enough for two or three lead ing performers to go to fields and pastures new and make a fortune. If Copper is correct Jackson and Sullivan wonld become million aires there in a day. That Fntnl Contest. Everybody Interested in sporting affairs must regret the unfortunate occurrence at Dallas, Tex., on Thursday night, whereby youngJames lost his life. The effects of sad events of this kind are always damaging to sports, and unnec essarily so. I won't be surprised to find hun dreds of people railing their utmost against boxing, and holding tbe event in question up as a frightful example. Matters of this kind are, as a rule, misunderstood by the public, and by many alleged sporting writers as well; in deed, some of tbe latter know less about mat ters of tbe kind in question than do the public. Not long ago a local luminary in his wisdom presumed to tell the public ot a tremendous battle between John L, Sullivan and John Dwyer, and also of another terrible contest be tween Ned O'Baldwin and Tom Hyer. Well, I just mention tbis to show what kind of im postors the public have to deal with, and also to point ont that we may expect to bear some very curious conclusions drawn from Thurs day nicht's accident. Now in all fairness I would like to know why9 there should ba any more noise made about the death of James tban about a man who dies on the football field, baseball ground, or in a foot race or boat race? Men bare died sud denly in all these branches of sport through excitement chiefly. Is boat racing brutal be cause Benfortb died In bis boat while in a des perate contest? Is football a brutal sport be cause already this year several players bare been killed while playing? And so we might go on. Then I claim tbat we onght in all fair ness to apply the same logic and rnle to a box ing contest with big gloves. I think it wonld be sale to bet a million dollars tbat Bezenah's blow was not the sole cause of the death of James. Bezenah could not kill a man with a large glove at one blow.bnt tbe blow may affect other physical failings and cause death. But any kind of sport at all might do the same to tho victim. We all know now that it was not entirely the brow of Carney that killed High land, Tbe latter had a heart trouble, and that -was ihe great cause of death, aided, of course, by Carney's blow. Therefore, I don't see why boxing should be in any way censured because of the accidents that occur in connection with It: at any rate it should not be censured any more than any other sport. Piungle. SLAYIN HARRIED. He Captures a Barmaid and the Pair Go to Monte Carlo. I BT CABLE TO THE DISPATCH.! London, February 15. Pugilist Blavin mar ried a hotel barmaid in London this week in a very quiet fashion at Margate, the little sea side resort where he has been training, a fete was held, tbe town being decorated, bands meeting the couple at the station and fireworks and illuminations marking the close of tbe day. Slavin was banqueted and toasted and to-day be and his bride started for Monte Carlo where be will hare an opportunity of lightening the purse publicly presented him. Surefoot is tbe only horse really backed at present for tbis year's Derby at 3 to 1 against him. Mintborpe and Laureate are equal favorites for tbe Lincoln handicap at 100 to 7 against them. For tbe University boat Tace Oxford is fancied at present, the price laid being 8 to 4 on them. " A BIG TASK. .- Harriman Blotched to Walk From Indiana to San Francisco and Return. rSFECIAL TELIOBAM TO TBE DISPATCH. Indianapolis, February 15. J. 8. Harri man, ot Boston, and J. W. McDonald, of New York, signed papers to-night m Wabash, where tbe former is training, tbat Harrlman should start from any city in Indiana that he may se lect and walk to San Francisco and return, sufficient distance to make 3.000 miles, within 65 days. Three thousand collars is tbe stake, with SL.0U0 forfeit. Money bas been deposited with C. A. Buck staff, of Milwaukee. Harriman must start within ten days from April 15, accompanied by two guards. Harriman has already defeated Weston and O'Leary. and has participated in matches in New York, San Francisco, Londan and Australia. ITornnng Getting Ready. New Yokx, February 15. Joe Hornung will arrive bere in a few days to join the New York National League. Thosj persons who think "TJbbo" is a back number are much mistaken. There are few fielders in the country who are bis equal. As a fielder Tiernan Isn't in it with Joe. The World says: "President Aaron Stern, of Cincinnati, is still hustling about town. Tbe old League certainly did get two 'corkers; in the lively Porkopollsman and Charley Byrne." Fogmrty and Rracan. Paddy McBride, the featherweight pugilist, and Jack Fogarty were expected in the city last night; bnt did not arrive. McBride will be hereon Wednesday. Fogarty writes to John Quinn stating that Jimmy Ryan has a contest with Jack Reagan on Monday evening, and if Reagan performs well, a New York party will give a 51,000 purse for a contest between him and Fogarty. McBride will probably leave this city for New Orleans on Wednesday evening, where he fights Danforth on Saturday evening. A Lively Contest Promised. Tbe glove contest between Harry Nikirk and Charley McCoy, which takes place at Kittan nlng next Saturday evening, promises to be an interesting event Two-ounce gloves will be used and Quoensberry rules will, govern. Tbe contest will start in time to allow Pitts burgers to return home on the train arriving here about midnight. Both men are in active training. Nikirk to far has had quite a successful career. A Slick Young Man. Boston, February 15. Tbe Globe says: Joe King,133-pound English pugilist, matched to spar JackFalvey, of Providence, at the Parnell Clnb February 21, has skioped from the city, taking with him, it is alleged, a gold watch, 200 in money and several gold medals set with diamonds, tbe property of John Joyce, ex-champion featherweight of England, who has been backing him, and who also loses $150 forfeit money. The police have been notified. Kllrnin Is Free Again. Baltimore, February 15. Mrs, Kilrain this morning received a telegram from Dallas, Tex., stating tbat Jake Kilrain had been discharged from custody, be having been held in connec tion with the killing, Thursday night, of Tom James, of that city, in a sparring bout with Bezenah, of the Muldoon-Kilrain athletic troupe. A Tamo Affair. Milwaukee, February 15. In the wrestling match Detween Jack Carkeek and Tom Con nors at tbe Grand Opera Honse to-night, Car keek won tbe first, third and fourth bouts, and Connors the second. The matcb was for $250 a sloe, three falls out of five, the winner to take 75 per cent of the gate receipts. It was a tame affair. Dngan la Sick. The backer of Mike Dngan called at this of fice last evening and stated that Dngan is suf fering from a severe attack of tbe "grip." Dngan, however, will be at this office on next Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock to put up his $50 as a guarantee tbat he will fight Jack Bates for a purse of $200. Closed tbe Sale. ' Leunqton, Kt.. February 15. Brasfield's sale closed to-day. During the week 400J horses were sold at an areraee of $58a per head: total sales of tbe week, $231,005 Only two sales to day over $500. Total for to-day 87 bead, $10,865, average $143. Manitoba Won. . Wetkipeo. February 15. At 'the curling bon spiel yesterday'the competition for tbe royal tankard between six rinks of all comers and six Manitoba rinks was won by .Manitoba, by 41 points. WILL GO TO BOSTON. Ad Gnmbert Signs With the Bean Eaters' New Team. S0WDERS IS STILL FIRM, Anson's Colts Win a Game Sown at St. Augustine. BASEBALL NEWS OF GREAT INTEREST Ad Gnmbert has finally cast his lot with the Boston new League club, and be will, for this season at least, be what is commonly known as a "beaneater." Gnmbert re ceived a Boston contract yesterday and signed it. His salary is to be $3,000 for the season, and it is understood that he remains with the club ior three years under certain conditions. His signed contract was forwarded to Mr. Hart ot the Boston club, yesterday. Boston will seethe an excellent ball player in Gumbert and be, doubtlessly will be a member of a good clnb. There were no objections from either Pittsburg, or Chicago to his going to Boston, tbe aim of the new clubs being to allow each player to please himself as far as practi cable. Now tbat he is signed tbe management of tbe new club will make earnest endeavors to secure ANOTHER FIEST-CLASS PITCHKE And a fielder. Manager Hanlon is confident ofeecuring two first-class men within a few days. Manager Hecker, of the old club, received a letter from William Sowders, the pitcher, yes terday, which sets at rest all reports as to his going to leave tbe old League. Sowders, after congratulating Mr. Hecker on the latter's ap pointment to the management, says: "I think we will get along very well together." Sow ders is in good condition, and he is one of the most earnest ball players in tbe profession. Pitcher Gray also wrote Manager Hecker, stat ing that he is all right, jnd will report in first class form. He sent his measure for bis uni form, and concluded by saying: "Get me big shoes, for I have six toes on each foot." Man ager Hecker has much faith in Gray. "WE'LL HAVE THE DEDMMEE3. The Erie clnb will play bere probably be tween the 15th and 19lh of April. Jamestown, N. Y., club and the SpringSelds, O., want to come here and play two games each. They may be given dates. Manatee has not yet signed with the Erie club, because the manager ot that club wrote Manager Hecker if that player was under contract to the Pittsburg club. The local manager replied to tbe effect that Manatee is not under contract to the Pitts burg club. It is, therefore, likely tbat Manatee will sign to-morrow or Tuesday. The officials of the local Brotherhood Club are still cheerful as to the prospects of tbe season. The players are fast getting into ex cellent form. Morris. Kuebne and Carroll are working bard every day, and Galvin will get down to solid bard work after the elections. Manager Hanlon is extremely confident of having a first-class team, and certainly be de serves one. because no man in tbe baseball business bas worked harder or more faithfully to get a successful cluD tban bas Manager Han lon. He intends to have the entire team re port here two or three weeks before the cham pionship 6eason opens and put them through some lively daily exercise. PHELPS' BULLETIN. The American 'Association Gives a List of New Signers. Louisville, Kt., February 15. Contracts for 1890: With Syracuse, William M. McCauley, Clarence J. Clillds, Barney McLaughlin, Joseph V. Battln, J. T. Keefe, Toby A. Lyons; with Toledo, Frank Schlebeck: with Indianapolis, M. J. Scan Ian; with Cleveland, Vincent Xlalley, T, C StockwelL W. D. Smalley: with Chicago," Cliff Carroll, W.P. Blair, W.Inks; with Washington, Michael Jordan, W. V. Phillips, B. Hill, F. F. JSichoIas. H. L. Mace, with Baltimore, Daniel Qalnn.O.W. Henry; with New Haven, B. H. Fettltt, tt J. Doyle; with Jersey City. Joseph McUnlcken, Joseph F. Dowd, Thomas Walsh: with Altoons, L. Gibson, H. C. Hahn. William Zecher, J. Mcintosh, A. B. Beam, F. M. Hntcblns, O. Alcott, William Som en; with Harrlsbnrg, William Eagen, James Jones, C. Williams, B. Nomble, J. McCormlek, H. M. Koons, W. E. btecker. J.Deesly, G. Ho vertar. H. Valee, M. Melklejohn: with Mansfield, J. D. Fltzslmmons, O. Cleus. H. C. Thomas, J. A. Smith, James McCormack, W. K. Date, Frank Good rear. J. H. Fonrnler. 11. Cain. O. H. Geer. Manager; C. H. Flack. W. Block: with Dayton, J. Burke. B. Wilson. -With Mc Xecsoort, J. Mlllbe, J. Baker, J. Pat terson. P. J. John, W. D. Leamon, E. Keating, F. It. Thjnd, P. Conway, F. Miller, E. Walton, J. L. Itumminger, J. P. Browlne. J. L. Plum: with Akron. F. C. Edgar, C. C. Whlnneck, P. M. Haffer, F. Motz, H. E. Burger, C. H. Pike; with Wheeling. Wm. Schneider, manager; H. A. Dams, B, Ireland, J. Haley, W. Blthop, . Uoremus. Terms accented, by St. Louis. Peter Sweenev: released, by Indianapolis. John Fee; by HaraU- tun. W. Z. Blair. Z. PHEXrS, President. WARD IN JACKSON YiLLE. John M. Down South Hustling for Grounds for His Team. Jacksonville, Febrnary 15,-John Ward, the famous shortstop of the New York clnb, arrived in Jacksonville last evening. "We have secured tbe baseball grounds at Gainesville," said Ward. "lam on my way there now to look tbe place over. My team and the Philadelphia Players' League team will take a trip down tbis way together. The Na tional League men won't play us, you know. But we are independent of them and can show tbe public some fine games. "The two teams will reach here March 1, and immediately make dates in Gainesville and at other places in the State where tbey can secure good grounds, and will probably play also in Savannah, Charleston, Atlanta and other cities of the Sopth." "How long wilt you be down here?" "Not over three weeks. We have to be on hand to begin the season in Brooklyn on April L .Vo are not loosing for money all we want is warm weather." MUNSOiYS SUCCESS0E. Yon Der Abe's New bccretnrx Tnkes Hold McCarthy In Demand. rsrZCIAt. TILXOHAM TO THK DI8FATCH.1 St. Louis, Febrnary 15. Ed Sheridan, the new secretary of tbe Browns, arrived this wees and bas assumed the duties relinquished by Munson. The team has beon notified to report here March 10, and the President is nowar-J ranging spring exnioition contests, xne Minne apolis club of tbe Western Association and the new Chicago League club will play the Browns early in April. A party of Brotherhood enthusiasts are negotiating for a series of three games between the Chicago Brotherhood team and a team of picked professionals, the games to be played at Amatenr Park in tbis city. It is true tbat the Boston League team has made a eood stiS offer for McCarthy, and it is true tbat Chris ignored the offer. McCarthy prefers to play in Boston and would like to get his release from St. Louis, but Von der Abe is determined to hold him. STILL HOLDING MACE Barnte Still Clings lo Ilcddy and Omaha Wants Him. ISFXCIAL TELIOBAM TO TBI DISPATCH. CrscnrNATl, Febrnary 15. St Valentine brought no perfumed billet donx to the local army of ball tossers, but one ot the boys, George Nulton wonld not trade the document he received for a stack of love letters. Provi dence will find him a model third baseman. He used to play behind the bat bnt when Manager George W. Bracket switched from Quincy to Providence be wanted Nnlton to make the change with him. This will be bis first year in tbe East. Baltimore will hold on to "Beddy" Mack but he bas not signed. Omaba is reaching after blm and Milwaukee also tickles tbe wires to aiktorbls terms. Another Cincinnati player to be stowed away this week was Will Hart. Des Moines finally came to the latter's figures and he sent bis contract on to Manager Macullar. Grecnabnrct Is lluslllne. ISrECIAL TELXOHAU TO Til DisrATcn.j ScottdAXE, February 15. Greenshurg will try bard to get a baseball clnb in tbe Allegheny Connty League. In talking with tbe manager, ne said tbey would put a strong clnb in the field. They are negotiating with Alt man and Bruce, the crack battery of tbe Masontown Fayette connty club, ana. will likely sign them. Altaian is a great amatenr pitcher. Getzeln In Line. Chicago. FebruarTlS. Getzeln, the pitcher, was at tbe players headquarters to-day, and an nounced himself as prepared to sign a Brother hood contract. At different times he has been reported to have been on the point of signing, first with the National League and then with tbeBrotherbood. Tbe umpires of the flayers' League will be made known Monday, e P FIRST BLOOD FOR AK80N. .nisTeam Scores an Easy Victory Down at St. AoBOillne. St. Augustine, February-15. Nearly LOOU people witnessed the fiall game between the Chicagos and the home club yesterday after noon. Anson arrived yesterday, and was im mediately challenged by tbe clnn here, which includes Billy Taylor and Keyes, old profes sionals. Anson's men expected a picnic, and had it until Jjawson was put in tbe box in the fifth inning, after Which they failed to get a hit. Hutchinson ana Coughlin pitched three in nings each, and then Sullivan, a new man from Boston, was put in the box. Coughlin, fresh from his conquest in the Golden State, pitched in fine form, and Anson predicts him tbe com ing man. Bennett, the catcher for the borne team, made a brilliant record, and if he keeps up his good work during the winter, he will probably play with Chicago next summer. The home team buuehed their errors in the third inning ane? bdnched their hits in the sixth, making fonr runs. Up to the fifth inning the home team bad no runs, wben Bennett, by a sate bit anil daring steal, got home. Sulli van was batted freely, but Anson has great hopes of him. The game was called in the Seventh inning on acconnt of darkness. Tbe score by innings follows:. Chicagos : 10 8 2 0 0 O-ll St. Augustlnes....i 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 S John Montgomery Ward occupied a seat in the gran d'stand directly back: of tbe battery, and calmly sized up the team. Mntrle Gets Clarke. i ;sriCTAL TELEGRAM TO Till DISPATCH. ' Trov, N. Y., February 15. A. F. Clarke, who made so many friends here last season while a member of tbe Citizens' Corps Baseball nine, to-day signed a contract to play ball in the New York League club for three years. It is said his salary is to be 83,500 a year. Manager Mntrle, ot New York, and Manager Selee, of Boston, were both after him, and tbe former was successful. Sam Crane accompanied Jlutrie here. Clarke signed under tbe name of A. Franklyn. His parents reside in Provi dence, R. L, where his father is a wealthy manufacturer. NEW ORLEANS RACES. A Large Attendance nt the Thirty-Fourth Day of the Meeting. New Orleans, La, February 15. New Louisiana Jockey Club, winter meeting, thirty fourth day; weather clear and pleasant. Attend ance large; track slow. First race, selling, six furlongs Starters: Zebe Ward 91, 20 to 1; Joe Plerson 91, 20 to 1: Tom Earl 106, 3 to 1; Event 106. lOto'l; Tidal 107, 8 to 5; Colonel Cox 109, 8 to S. Joe Flerson was first away. At the half Tom Karl went to tbe front. Colonel Cox sec ond, Llda T third, tbe three being necks apart. Going around the turn Colonel Cox was a length In rront, and came Into the stretch well In front, Llda T second. On the run to the finish Llda T proved to be tbe bestof the lot. and won easllv bv a len&rth. Tom Earl second, two lengths ahead of) Event third. Colonel Cox. Zeb Ward and Joe Plerson as named. Time, 1:17. Second race, selling, five furlongs Starters: Little Bess 103, 20 to 1; Nickel Plate 108. 12 to 1; LadT Koel05, 40 to 1: Lilly Lochlel 107, IS to 1; Vatican 101,2 to 1: Sheridan 103,15 to 1; Frank Clapp 108, 20 to 1: Jim Beed 109. 5 to 2: Bob Name 103, 3 to 1; Regardless 112. 8 to 1; Vatell 11 8 to 1: Annawan 118, 20 to 1. When tbe flag fell Anna wan was In front, others well up. At the half Nickel Plate was in front, Lilly Lochlel second. Regardless third, necks apart, and came this way Into the stretch. Regardless outfootlng the others, winning by a head from Vatican, who was a head In front ot Lilly Lochlel; tbe others strung out. Time. 1:04. 'Ihlrd race, selling, nine-tenths of a mile Starters: MonaPgS, 8 to 1: DnsterSl 10 to 1: Tele graph V5, 20 to 1: Dakota 05, 10 to 1: Lottie F 98. 3 tol: Story Teller 95. Stol: Clara Moore 99, 6 to 5. When the drum tapped MonaP shot out in front, and when the flag fell she was three lengths In the lead. Lottie F and Clara Moore hair lengths apart. At the half Clara Moore held second place with Lottie F third. Coming around tbe turn, Mooa P Increased her lead ten lengths, snd came Into the stretch into this position, but from some cause seemed to quit, Clara Moore coming to the lront winning by three lengths. Lottie F second, one length ahead of Story Teller, Monal. Da kota, Duster and Telegraph came as named. Time. .67. Fourth race, handicap, six furlongs, nine starters Buckler 112, 20 to 1: Barney Lee 118, 2 to l; Colonel Gore 114. IS to 1: Jlarchurn 105, 8 to 1: Panama 103, 10 to 1; Creole 112. 2 tol: Passion 90, 12 to 1; Onnle 90, 15 to 1: Vice Regent 95. 10 to 1. After half an hour's delay the start was made, with March burn In front. Colonel Gore, Passion and Vice Rejrent being necks apart. At the half Passion, Vice Rpircnt and Marchburnwas the order. March- burn led Into the stretch, bnt after a driving fin ish Vice Regent, Buckter and Marchbnru finished heads apart. Vice Regent's number went up, but a foul was claimed and allowed. THE BIG SIX-DAI BACK. Leading Pedestrians Figuring on the Great i Tjocnl' Go-as-Von-PlsUsc. Manager Davis Is rapidly completing arrange ments for the big local 142-hour race which takes place in April next in the Central Rink. Yesterday he received a letter from Frank Hart, the colored pedestrian, stating that he (Hart) would start in the: race, and that it wonld probably be his last appearam e on the American track. Hart will leave for Australia shortly aftertbe race. He intends to locate in Australia, and has already one or two good pedestrian engagements. booked for tbere. Noremac also wrote Mr. Davis yesterday. Tbe little Scotchman will start in the Detroit race, after which he wIl spend two or three weeks at Mount Clemens preparing for the Pittsburg race. "Happy" Jack Smith will hare Hegelman and Connors In the Detroit race, and after that event will bring them bere. Dan Herty will not start in any race previous to the one in this city, Herty thinks the Pitts burg event will be the great one of the year, and he is anxious to win it. Manager Davis will leave for New York to. morrow evening on business connected with the race. LIVE BIRD SHOOTING. Tbe Glenwood Gun Shots Have Two Inter esting Contests. The members of the Glenwood Sportsman's Gun Clnb had an interesting lire bird shoot yesterday for a calf. The conditions were gun below tbe elbow and the traps were 21 and 23 yards distant, according to the gauge of gun. The weather was excellent and each contestant shot at four birds. oilowing are tbe scores jnogor ..i u Bennett 1 1 McCallster 1 1 Ji B.l'orner. 1 0 Whorall 1 1 John Brown 0 0 G. Otto , 1 1 John Ward 1 1 J. S. Belly ., 1 0 1-3 1-3 0-3 0-2 1-3 1-1 0-3 14 0-1 Mr. Ward, the winner, and Forner then shot at fivo birds each for $10 a side. Ward killing four and Forner one. Cllfion Entries. ISPZCIAL TELIOBAM TO THI DISPATCH.! Race Trace, Clifton, N. JT, February 15. The entries for Monday are as follows: First race, five furlongs Long Time, Ariel lit; Bellalr, Ban Hope 108: Vengeance, Lizzie M, Now Tnen, Willie Barton, Woodstock 100. Second race, five furlongs Umpire 121, Blessed 112, Avery, Osceola 109: Brier. 'Glenlnco 103; Faster, Uypsy, Souvenir too. Third race, one mile Gallus Dan, Henry George, Utility. Theora, John Arklns, J. J. Healy, WahoolOi. Fourth race, six and one-half furlongs Wild cherry 112, Golden Hod 108, Zulu, Salude. Can't Tell. Alva, FlltawaylQO. Fifth race, six and one-half lurlongs Watter son US, Nellie Booker colt 110, Madeline colt, Harrison 106; Mabel Glenn VO, Insight 109, Llllle KlnneyW. , Sixth race, six furlongs Autumn Leaf, Bralt, Glory. Primrose,- Khaftan, Hilda, Glenmnund, Bedlm, Charleston 105, Guttenburg Winners. JgPICIAL TILEQEAM TO TBS DISATCrr. Race Tk-ack, Guttenbubo. N. J., Febru ary 15. Following are the results of to-day's races: First race. Ave furlongs Bass Viol first, 10 tol and 4 tol: Bedstone second, 2 to land 3 to 3; St. Clair third, 10 to 1 and 4 tol. Time, 1:08. becond race, seven furlongs-King Idler first, 4 tol and 7 to 5: Banker second, 8 to i and 3 to t; Denallne third, 6 to 1 and 2 to 1. Time, 1:33,S'. Third race, six furlongs Paradise urst, s to 1 and 3 to 1; Bias second, 15 to 1 and 6 to 1; fall Mall third. 7 to 1 and 2 to 1. Time. 1:23. Fourth race, one mile Wahoo first, 10 to 1 and 3 to 1: Vigilant second, 4 to 1 and S to S: Buckstone third, 11 to 5 and 4 to 5. Time. 1:54. Filth race, mile and a quarter Swift first, 10 to land 3 tol; John Jay 8 second, 8 tol ands to 2; Van third, even and 1 to 2. Time, 2:23. .- Sixth race, seven furlongs-Alva first. 4 to 1; King Idler second, J)i to 1; Alveda third, 15 tol. llme,'l:4l. Tbelr Third Denoslt. The third deposit in tbe Priddy-McCIelland foot race was made good at this office yester day. Each party pnt an $300. making $500 each now up. The race will take place on March 1, and tbe final deposit ot $500 a side will be put up at this office on tbe 23th inst. Both run ners are reported as being in excellent condi tion. Each is giving' entire satlsfaetion to bis backers, and a great race may be looked for. Tbat a large amount of money will be invested on tbe result is certain. Formerly of East Saginaw. East Saoutaw, Mich., February 15. Tom James, who was killed by Bezenah inasparring exhibition given by tbe Kilrain-Muldoon com bination, at Dallas, Tex., Thursday night, was formerly a resident ot East Saginaw. His mother now lives here, and he has a cousin. Colonel Joseph W. -Kerns, on Governor Luce's staff. ' - AMATEUR ATHLETES. They Have a Glorious Tournament in Caltured Boston. SOME VERY EXC1TIHG CONTESTS. Louis Bezinan, the Pugilist, Freed From a Charge of Murder. THE 8P0BTING NEWS OF THE DAx rsrzciax. txucobax to tub msrATca.t Boston, Febrnary 15. There was a great aggregation of brawn and muscle at tbe Mechanics' building to-night, and the youth and beauty of the cultured Hub watched in admiration the feats of strength and skill in tbe contests for muscular superiority. Never before in the history of this country has there been such a monster gathering of athletes. It was a revival ot tbe sports of ancient Greece and Borne and as at thearmesof olden times, tbe fairest people of tbe city, the wealthiest, the most Influential leaders of society looked on and wondered and then bestowed their favors in the shape ot applause. The contests began at 7 o'clock and lasted till near midnight. The 10 yard dash was the first event, and 398 started, 20 heats being necessary. The final heat was won by A. H. Green, of Harvard, in 4J seconas. In the one mile walk J. B. Keating won in 7 minutes 11 seconds. J. B. Mitchell won the Bbot-putting contest with a record of 11 feet i inches. The 60-pound weight was thrown 25 feet 6 inches by C Coughlin, of the Titan Athletic Club, and as he was allowed fire feet handicap, he won first prize with the record of SO feet 8 Inches. The 220 yard dash was won by J. T. McNeil in 2 seconds. The one mile run had SI starters; G. Collamore, of Harvard, won in, i mlnntes 581-3 seconds. Tbe running high jump was 5 feet 10 inches, and G. K. Fearing, Jr., of Harvard, won. The SS0 yard run was won by F. B. Peters in 2 minutes and 7 3-5 sec onds. The 440-yard run was won by Kenneth Brown In 68 2-5 seconds. The 220-yard hurdle race was won oy J. u. Lauey in 2S o seconds. BEZINaH DISCHARGED. The Little Italian Boxer Freed From tbe Charge of Murder. rSPKCIAI. TKUEOHAJC TO TOT DISrATCH.1 DALLAS, Tex., Febrnary 15. The prelimin ary bearing of pugilist Louis Bezinah, charged with the murder of Tom James, occurred to day before Justice Brown. The defendant was discharged. Justice Brown bolding tbat even tbe principal in a fatal prize fight could not be punished under the laws of the State. Tbe eridenco showed a boxing contest and the death of James from a blow on the neck with a soft glove. Tbe Justice held tbat as such exhibi tions and prize fights were licensed by tbe laws of Texas, and as there was no malice afore thought or intent to kill, tbere were no just grounds to hold Bezmab, and he was accord ingly discharged. s The little Italian was greatly pleased, and offered all the money he had except fare home to Mrs. James. The latter will take the body of her husband to Denver to-morrow for in terment. The evidence of tbe doctors and his special friend, E. P. Shore, justify the conclusion tbat he died from a combination of causes, such as great excitement and exertion pending the contest and finally by a glancing blow on the neck. Sporting Notes. There is an important letter here for Billy Dugan, Gumbeet has made an apparently good move by going to Boston. Woodwaed's big trotting horse sale will commence at Lexington to-morrow. Dannt Richardson's dispatch to Nick Engle killed all the stories about bis alleged de sertion. Pitches Gray, the yonng man signed by the local League club, has had a severe attack of the grip. Manager Muteie, of th e Ne w York League team, thinks tbat this will be one of the great est seasonaon record for baseball. C. Eliott: The record yon ask for is 2 JO. A 4-year-old tbat Can trot m 2:13.' is valuable; bnt we are not in a position to say definitely what he is worth. The directors of the new club intend to bare comfortable and commodious arrangements made for the press representatives in the new grand stand. The Memphis Jockey Clnb will offer an extra stake for 3-year-old fillies, $1,000 added, to be run at the coming spring meeting. The .stake will close March L In answer to the challenge of J. Connors, Beddy Mason states that he will rnn Connors five or ten miles for $25 a side, If the latter will put up a forfeit in tbis office. Feed Cabboll states that he has been in formed of a remarkable yonng pitcher in tbe coke regions. The young man will likely be given a trial by the new local clnb. The latest and most important consignment to Germany, through the dire Bros., of trotting stock, includes Mattie K., 2:2 O. S. R, 227; Lady Poindexter. 2.35; Geraluine, 2:2SJ; Nel- The Brotherhood has knocked the value of baseball club franchises into a cocked hat. Franchises tbat would hare been cheap at $50 000 a year ago would not bring one-tenth of tha't amount now. i woroinernooa falls, League franchises will go back to their old values. Cincinnati Enquirer. A. W. Harbison, Rockpoint Stock Farm. Bockpolnt, Pa., has sold to Frank M. Jack A Co., Lebanon, O.. a one-half interest in tbe promising 5-year-old trottlng-bred stallion Lanark, by Egbert, dam Kittle Gibson, by Al cade; second dam by Blood's Black Hawk: third dam by Hunt's Commodore. Lanark is a fine individual, stands 16V hands, weighs L300 pounds, with great natural speed. The Detroit Driving Club has selected July 22 to 25 as the dates for its summer meeting, at which $80,000 will be given in purses and stakes for the four days' racing. In all probability the $10,000 stake for tbe 224 class, that was won last season by Hendryx, will be renewed, with a 6 per cent entrance fee. Under such condi tions, it should bring out a strong field, and prove as great a surprise as wben tbe Daunt less gelding secured tbe prize in straight beats. The betting in the poolrooms at Nashville Is something remarkable. Mr. Henry Brown and Marcus Cartwrfgbt conduct a lively business on the outside, and are known as curbstone bookmakers. Thev freanentlr bet as ranch $1,000 on a single race, and Cartwrlgbt recently bet Brown $.'1,100 to $400 against Vatican to win at New Orleans. Tbis bet was made the night before tbe race, and when tbe first betting was posted from the track at only 2 to 1 against Vatican. Brown felt elated. The rnn upon certain English stallions is certainly marvelous, for Galllard, Galopln and Isonomy are not only full for this year, bnt for 1SV1; Cmtabob, Tbe LambKin, Prism, Enter prise, St. Honorat, Hampton, Highland Chief, Merry Hampton, Melton, Minting, Paradox, Royal Hampton and Silver are f nil for 1890; but subscriptions at the low pricaof 35g. can still be taken for Peter, who is tbe cheapest horse now at the stud in Great Britain, as will proba bly be admitted wben tbey see some smart 2-year-olds tbat it is said will be stripped this spring. THE KNIGHTS' TODKNEI Enlivened br Surprise for the Grand Lhaneellor of the State. At the conclusion of tbe special convo cation for conferring the Grand Lodge de gree in the Castle Hall, Fifth avenue, last night, Grand Chancellor Samuel Hil liard, of the Knights of Pythias of Penn syivania, was the recipient ot handsome testimonial. John J. Davis, Assistant City Controller, presented tb Grand Chancellor, on behalf ot the Grand Lodge, with the finest mounted gold-headed cane ever given in the State. The handle was beautifully embossed and engraved with a suitable inscription. Chan cellor Hilliard made an elegant and touch ing reply. EA1N AND EDIN. A Chnreh Feels tho Effect of tbe Recent Wet Weather. Yesterday morning a portion of the gable of the Lutheran Church, in the course of construction at the corner of Highland ave-, nue and Harvard street, fell out. The build ing is stone, and was so near completion tbat the last coat of plastering was on. 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The persons accused, are James Lawler, William Slifferty, Dr. L. Sullivan, Oscar Y. Long, Michael Gaitens, Patrick He Call, John Joyce, Martin Conners, John O'Keefe, Patrick AJlen, Thomas Carey, Ch-rles Hansom, Michael Flaherty, Fred Kellerman and John Chalk. The warrants were issned, but not served last night. The constable will start out to-day and the Alderman expects to receive an additional number of iniormatious. District Attorney Johnston was seen last night about the informations. He said that there wax no politics abont the matter. The names of the persons charged with violating tbe laws had been given to him and he had handed the list over to Detective Langhurst withont examining it, and he did not know what names were on it, and did not know the citizens who gave them. OFFICES COCHBAX ASSAULTED. A Yonng Blood, on tbe Sontbslde Proves Too illach far One Policeman. 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Dizey Com pany, 60 people, will arrWe from New York over the same road. No Btrike. Expected. No strike is anticipated at the Shoen berger mill as the result of Murray's sus pension, since it has been learned that it was only temporary. Cat In Surah Wllks. 21-inch black surah 49c, the 60o quality; 24-inch 79c, thee 51 quality; 89c the $123 auality, at the. cash store: Belding silk iread 7cClark' OiN. T. thread 4c Tbosrxok Bses,, Allegheny, Pa. m C9eyntonTii363 THE BABY. I promptly cures weakness of stomach, nausea, indigestion, bloating, weak back, nervous prostration, debility and sleeplessness, in either sex. It is care fully compounded by an experienced physician and adapted to woman's deli cate organization. Purely vegetable and perfectly harmless in any condition of the system. It is the only medicine for women, sold by druggists, under a positive guarantee of satisfaction in every case, or -price ($1.00) refunded. 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Tdbesoldat private sale, at 930JTJ'nion avenue, McKeesport, Pa., the following horses, all of which are standard bred ana registered: One trotting stallion, Dunboyne, foaled 1887 by Eugene Wilkes, 4288, dam Hambrino Queen bv Mambrino King, 1279; two brood mares, heavy in foal, Maud S T and Com "W, onelO, one 11 years old; also, two colts, Dneraul 3 and McKeesport Belle, rising 1 year old. xussu WE ARE. DAILY receiving unsolicited testi. AIONIAL3 Of the Highest Character Indorsing Our Pure Eight-Year-Old EXPORT WHISKY AND PURE CALIFORNIA WINES. Always the same. Always reliable. OLD EXPOttT 13 THE OLDEST AND SAFEST WHISKY THAT CAN BE HAD FOR MEDICLV AL USE. Neatly pnt up In fnll quart bottles and sold at 11. or Iiu per aozen. Our flillfumli Win. are too well known everywhere for us to comment on or eulogize. In full quarts oOc or J5 per dozen. SOLD ONLY BY Jns. Fleming I Snn, DRUGGISTS, PITTSBURO. pa. To whom all order should be addressed for sbinment and delivery of those goods. Goods shipped C. O. D. to all parties, except to those of known Intemperate habits and minors. felff-TTSSa GIVING HIM A POINTER. People who seldom read tbe papers ar In deed an unfortunato clas. Colonel Lookwellv got on to tbe idea of having bis clothes cleaned, and pressed so as to look like new, hence hl neat apnearance. He says Dickson, the Tailor, 65 Fifth avenne. corner Wood street, is tho only place to have this kind of work eiecuted. promptly and cheap- Telephone loaS, f elB TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. TO LET-1 BOOMS KSl PENN AVK..SHOOMS In rear or same. Call or sddress 123 PENN AVE. felS-lB FOB SALK-I2.S0OVOKALL-H LOTS WITH rrnit trees. 3x135, on line of proposed New" Brighton electric rosd:ood Investment: these lots sre 1100 splece ehesper than any lots In that localltr. F. H. BUCKING. cor.SUth and Lib erty streets, fruit stand. felS-m TTTANTED-iONE GOOD WAGON BLACK VV -SMtTHj'iteadyirori. and jrood wscet. Ap ply W. H. CULEB'U, IS snd 18 Fayette St.. Alle gheny. felS-lM WANTED-YOUNG MAN WITH EXPED IENCE In retail tin snd hardware store. ss sslesmsn and bookkeeper. E. B. WXBB, na rifts are. felS-ia J. PA
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