vvJ'55C-!Fp!f1 16 THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1S9L V i A REVIEW OF SPORTS. Grasping and Selfish Policy of Ka- tlonal League Magnates Proven by a Few Recent Events. CASES OF MACK AND BIERBAUER. Affairs of the Local Ball Club Discussed and a Fetr Words Said About John Ward's Latest Intentions. CQMHEKTS ABOUT THE PUGILISTS. PrrtlleBnlitft2iiBitU Between Gtoge Dixcaial OtlKeCuthf. There hare been no "revelationi" of note during the week in the baseball world. Oi coarse, there has been plenty of talk, but little bas been done of importance, most be cause there was very little to be done. The magnates or each team are interesting them selves as much as possible in retting good men together, and, while some clubs are looking better than ever they looked, some are apparently in the same rut. So it is safe to say that the old-fashioned disparity in the teams will exist as usual. I cannot help thinking of the evident pandering there is to what is called the "big" magnates of the League by the little ones. Take for instance the case of Sew York. It really had three teams to select from, or, at least, part of three. About a year ago the proprietors of the Giants were in such a miserable fix that the balance of the Xational League had to come to the front and assist them in securing the Indianapolis team, or I may be more correct in saying the cream o the Indianap olis team. Other players were signed and a new team was made up. "Sow comes the time when the P. L. is exploded, and the 2evr York magnates also get their pick of that team known as the If ew York P. L. club. 1 ow will any boay tell me wherein a weak club bas bad anv tbine like a show such as I hare spoken off "When New York was in such a plight last win ter Pittsburg wa worse, but Pittsburg was not allowed one cond man from Indianapolis. Now New York Is much better and Plttburc Is still "down at heel." set the former has the power. and beyond all, the desire to reach out for ererytninc in sight that is of worth, and the email people of tbe great League are powerless to prevent It, Surely tbe public has a right to support fcuch a magnanimous corporation as the National League. Wbr, greater generosity would be found among pirates; even among that class of individuals I have read that there exists a desire to help each other along. I fail to notice such a desire among National League magnates. Their policy cannot be labeled other than a Graagriud policy and grasping policy. Mack and Bierbauer. Pittsburg is in such good repute among base ball people and so many magnates are breaking their necks to rush and help our club that tbe two good men we have signed aro claimed by other people, and a great many of those gener ous potentates of baseball are arguing that Pittsburc has no claim on either ot the players atalL This is very consoling, indeed. Cer tainly our magnates will make a fight, but we have fought before and Inst. But bow in the came of common sense can any of those very generous magnates claim that Pittsburg has no right to either Mack or BierbacerT If Boston can claim Mack, surely we can claim the other player, becanse it Mack was not reserved neither was Bierbauer. Those people who argue that neither player can come to Pittsburg are tbe class of peo ple who want everything and are Just the kind ot people that baseball can do without. We are having too much of the wolf principle just now. The case, or cases, are very simple, and they, as far as lean judge, need only a brief investigation. With Bierbauer the ques tion Is: Was be on the reserve list ot the Amer ican Association as required by lawT If be was not then he must come to Pittsburg. But there are two points In the case of Mace One Is the question: Was Mack reserved by the National League according to lawr and ho signed first when permission for signing players was re cently givenT If Mack was reserved by the National League he comes to Pittsburg. If be was not so reserved and was signed first by Pittsburg, in accordance with the recent rules, then be comes to Pittsburg. I don't for one moment intend to argue in favor of securing any player illegally. What Pittsburg wants is fair play, and it is not getting that when we consider all tbe big promises and pledges made by League potentates during the latter part of last season. The New York Deal. "Whatlmean by the New York deal Is the exhange of President O'Neill's claim on John Ward for Eassett. Whistler and Burkett. In one respect that deal wasn't a bad one for either party. In no way conld our energetic President RetWard,so that tbe three players were probably better than nothing at alL The New York team had no use for the three players, and, as Cell ing" was done, the very best thing that could be done was to give them auay. in this re spect the deal was unique. Tbe gainers were those who secured the Mirvices ot Ward, and those outside of tbe Brooklyn club who would gain most by his being in Brooklyn. These were tbe New York magnates. I don't see how Mr. O'Neill could do other than ac cept tbe three men. but since he has them It seems very difficult to get rid ot them to advantage. According to rumor, Burkett is to stay here and play in the outfield. He Is to stay chiefly because be is likely to become a great player, not because he is one already. We once bad a gentleman named Beecher bo was signed under similar conditions. I am not disparaging Burkett. He may develoD into all that is claimed; but I do contend that'we have been going through tbe developing process long enough. It is claimed that Whistler Is one of the best infielders in tbe country and promises to be a 'star." If there Is any truth at all In this statement, and it appears there is, why conld Whistler cot make a Pitts burg inuelderT Other clubs want him to play third base; why can't he play third beret Were bu to come here the chances are strongly In favor of bis being superior to Mulvey. Bassett is a good player. We all have seen him do great things, and it would be strange if among so many clubs containing good players a good third baseman could not be secured in exchange for Bassett. But we might be glad to keep Bassett ourselves. A Few Matters of History. , It Is far from my intention to in any way even Insinuate that ever thing that can be done by our home magnates to make a good team is not being done, lam free to admit that nobody could hustle" harder than President O'Neill !has been doing, but while I acknowledge this I fail to see where the good results are to be found. It seems to me that history is about to repeat itself as far as tbe local club Is concerned and we know what that means. Time and time again we have been led to believe that one of tbe best ball teams In tbe country was going to be located here. Just as often as we have been possessed with the belief referred to we have been disappointed, and the indications for a great team are not of the brighiest now. True, wo have claims on Mack and Bierbauer; claims that I am afraid we'll nave-to make good. But these two men, although good ones, cannot make a team. So far I bare noticed little signs of securing first-class pitching material, and depend upon it, we need some good pitchers. Young phenomenon! may be all right at particular times, but we want some everyday men; pitchers who have out-lived tbeir phenomenal period and have become good and useful men. A month or two ago everyone of us who are at all inter l ested in our team thonght that there wonld be nothing to do but go and get all the stars we wanted. The magnates of the National League assisted in spreading this opinion, but as soon as the "trouble" as all fixed every magnate, magnanimous magnates.rusbed o3 to hoik every blessed thing worth hooking. When this spirit is displayed it is not incum bent on tbe public to give lu entire sympathy to tbe National League. To put it mildly, many of tbe National League magnates are not what they would have us believe tbey are, and tbe majority of those of tbem who have the power never fail to u.e It to make themselves stronger nd other people weaker. . m Some TVords About Ward. There is now no hope of Ward's coming to this city to play next season. AH the promises and pledges tnat liave been mado havo merely been idle talk. The truth is I am now Inclined to the belief that John M. Ward never intended to come to Pittsburg. I say this mindful of tho fact that be told Messrs. Haulon and O'Neill be wonld.like to play here; indeed, I am in formed that so true Is It that Ward declared himself as stated that A nice little scheme was concocted by which other people would be fooled and Ward would come here. Manager Hanlon was emphatie in bis statements to me regarding Ward's desire to come to Pittsburg. But It turns out that John M. never intended to come here at all. What can we make of tblsT Does it not look as If the late leader bad been using Pittsburc as a sort of lever to squeeze more money out of Brooklyn? Baseball is very strange, to be sure; at best there is cot that desire to "die for principle"1 within Its circles that we are often told there Is. Certainly busi ness is business In baseball, as in anything else, but let a player or a magnate who is acting on Durelr business principles say so, and do not let them pose in a false light; that is, do not allow tbem to persuade us .that they are In dividuals of any amount of sacrifices when they are cot any such thing, but merely out for what is sometimes called tbe "stuff." Our Amateur Teams, Those of us who have been keeping an eye on tbe amateur ballplayers of this vicinity will have observed that so far the prospects are cot of the brightest. Of course I include all the teams not In some every day leagne when I say amateurs. Tbe term is wrong, no doubt, but It bas to go because I find the people inter ested will not accept any other. I have argued -the matter before, and I only make this little statement in a way of explanation. Well, the prospects are not bright for these clubs. It mav be too soon to come to any conclusion, but I cannot, help think ing that If there was much enthusiasm concerning tbe matter, we wonld have noticed it before now. I am afraid that tbe effects of tbe blow dealt to baseball last year are still being felt. Time will wear these effects away, but until that is done amateur baseball will not be as popular as it was. During the week I have been In conversation with two or three gentlemen who for some seasons past have been managers ot amateur teams'. They told me that tbey are Interested in trying to organ ize a local or county league. According to pres ent plans it cannot be a county league, because clubs are mentioned in connec tion with it that are cot located in Allegheny county. But this Is not very material. Tbe Question is to have a league formed and I trust that this part will be accom plished. Everybody at all interested in tbe national game shonld be prepared to support tbe amatenrs because it is only from tbeir ranks that recruits can be obtained to carry on tbe gam es in its most developed form. And there is another important feature in connec tion with these "amateur" clubs. I refer to their playing for money' that is, stake money. There could be no worse feature in connection with baseball than this, and not a club should be patronized that indulges in the system. It is easy to understand why these clubs have it announced that tbeir contests are for a stake of $50 or $100 a side. It is tbonght that an announcement of this kind will be an attraction and will make tbe atten dance to tbegameslarger. Thus wbetberclubs are playing for money ornot the announcement that they were was made. This is folly, and not only falls to accom plish tbe object directly In view, but works considerable injury in other ways. Amateurs shonld therefore carefully consider this matter, and before the season opens it might be well if they were to come to some common understanding about It. One thing Ebould be borne in mind, vi, that the public is not likely to snpport the playlng-tor-money plan. We will have at least one bona fide ama teur club here. I refer to that team in connec tion with tbe Allegheny Athletio Association. I trust that this aggregation will be a good ex ample In all respects. Tbe Proposed Running Circuit. There is much to say in favor of the proposed new running circuit, as advocated br our late townsman, H. 0. Price. He is extremely en thusiastic about the matter and thinks it will be a go. As has been stated in this paper, the plan Is to have a series of running meetings at Pittsburg, Cleveland, Buffalo and Detroit. The meeting at each place is to continue for two weeks, which would make a total of eight weeks' racing straight away. This would, in deed, be a verv nice clan, and would. I am persnaded, popularize running races, to a very great extent. A good class of horses could be secured, and Mr. Price Is certain that ihe bookmakers' fees would pay expenses. If this could be done the project would certainly be a success. But here comes in the difficulty. There is a desire here on tbe part of some to enforce tbe old bine- laws, and thny, I fear, would more or less interfere with the book makers. This again suggests the great necess ity for the passing of a law that will bit all this rot and cant on the head. If tbe law was suit ably amended we would soon have some good running meetings and the benefits wonld be great all round. Quiet Among Pugilists. The pugilists and boxers have been remark ably quiet during the week, one of the most notable features being an attempt to arrange a match between Corbett and Joe McAuliffe. Tbe efforts failed because Corbett declined to go on with the match. This may have been a surprise to many people, but I presume that business reasons prevented tbe consummation of the match. One thing I mean to say Is that I don't think that anything like cowardice caused Corbett to decline. He is engaged to fight a batter man than McAuliffe, and the truth is it would be difficult to find a worse pugilist than McAuliffe among tbe heavy weights who have figured prominently in the newspapers. It may be that McAuliffe and Cor bett would make a good fight. I am not In a position to give an opinion just now, but I do believe that tbe styles of both McAuliffe and Corbett are not as good as tbe styles of the Australians. I mean for fighting, not boxing. Well, then, what prospects has Corb'tt of de feating Jackson? I don't hesitate to say very poor prospects if Jackson is all right. I am in. clined to think that both Jackson and Corbett are boxers. Mark I have never said, and I do not say now, that Corbett is not a good fighter. I oo say that he bas that to prove yet. If he out-fignta Jackson I will be surprised, because of tbe easy war in which Jackson bas trimmed some of our other fighters up. Kilrain and Godfrey. Last week I bad not much to say about tho approaching battle of Kilrain and Godfrey. I do not mean to allow it to pass without pro nouncing upon it, although it would seem diffi cult to predict the result of it. My readers will know that my estimation of either Godfrey or Kilrain is not a very high one, but it seems to me that Kilrain bas Deen fighting a little out of bis class; I don't mean in weight, but in quality of men. As a second class man, I am willing to say that Kilrain Is a good man, and I don't feel Inclined to say that of God frey. I fall to say where Godfrey has proven bimsclt to be as good a Doxer as Kilrain, and I'm sure he is cot as good a hitter. These opinions, then, leave mono other conclusion to come to than saying that in my opinion Kilrain should defeat Godfrey. Tbe contest will, in all probability, be a good one, for a while at least. Kilrain is no coward, and don't let any ot us forget that point. On one or two occasions Godfrey bas not displayed the best of courage, but he always starts In well, and It is therefore safe to say that the pair will fight hard for a while. Dixon and McCarthy. There certainly are plenty of colored pugilists before tbe country at this stage. Besides Jackson and Godfrey we have Dixon to tbe front again, and before many days are over be will face Cal McCarthy another time. This is an exceedingly Interesting contest, and 1 ex pect that there will be some heavy betting on the result. The men have f oueht before and the result was a draw. In the early part of the battleMcCarthy broke his band and f ougbtf nlly an hour In that crippled condition. Both pugilists are very good men; in fact, they will rank among tbe best of feather weights that have been before tbe world for many years. McCarthy bas bad a very brilliant record. He is an extremely active and clever little fellow in tbe nne. He is a two-banded fighter, and bas excellent judgment. Dixon Is also a very active little man, but be lacks the intelligence of McCarthy. Dixon's battle With Wallace goes for very little with me; indeed, I scarcely consider it a battle at all. The colored man bas also been considerably busy for a long time, while McCarthy bas been indulging more or .less In tbe luxuries of life. Stilt I think that McCarthy will get into good condition, and If be does, I will be disappointed if be is not bailed the winner. Across the Atlantic While there are prospects of several prom inent glove contests here our cousins across tbe Atlantic are .not idle. Report has it that Mitchell and Blavin may 'fight to a finish with bare fists. It appears that tbe bad feeling be tween the two is getting stronger, and that satisfaction can only be bad inside tbe ring. I am not surprised at this aa far as Mitchell is concerned, because I firmly believe tbat he is readv to go into a 24-foot ring with any man in tbe world. I know for certain that he very stronglv believes in bis ability to defeat Slavin In a 21-foot ring. Mitchell declared bimself definitely to me on this pointlast year. We know tbat Mitchell Is one of the trickiest of customer, and has Implicit faith in his ability to do wonderful things In a ring. I may also be allowed to remark tbat Mitchell bv comparison is a great bare knnckle fighter because there are so few very good ones before tbe public. But we don't know wbat Slavin is. If he Is tbe ruher in a prize-ring tight that he is in a glove fight, Mitchell would defeat h:m. At any rate it the two men in question would fight I would tbink it very safe to say that Mitchell would not lose. When be cannot defeat an opponent be soon knows, and be prevents that opponent from defeating bim. There is another prospective fight "across tbe pond." I refer to tbe proposed battle between Jem Carney and Burges. .It may be that few people In this country will know much about Burges. He is a good man, and has proven bimself such to the satisfaction of a enmber of North ot Eng land sporting men. He is very clever and much younger than Carney, and, altbongh the date of tbe battle is far ahead, I may be per mitted to state tbat some good judges will not be surprised if Carney is beaten. He bas been a long time' before the world, and 'youth will tell against increasing age. The stake is $2,500 a side, a big one in England, and tbat means tbat the backers of Burges have very strong confidence In their man. Pritcbard and Burke are in active train ing (ortheir battle, and opinion, particularly in England, is much divided on the qnestlon as to what the result will bo. It is very difficult, in deed, to form anything like a correct opinion on tbe merits of two men so far away as Bnrke and Pritcbard are. (Still. I may have something to say about their fight before it takes place. Down on Jackson. Pendragon. tbe English pugilistic authority, still argues that Goddard defeated Jackson. Here Is his latest: There nowl By means of my parallel abont boxing I have got ronnd again to black Jackson and the long the re markably long letter about him and his vamosing from Victoria, written by the Secre tary of the Melbourne Athletic Club. This let ter was printed first In a local paper, and, as soon as the mail arrived, was reprinted in several American as well as in a variety of our own metropolitan and provin cial papers. After reading it right .through I can find nothing in it beyond a sug gestion that black Jack is not unacquainted with tbe white feather. Tbe Melbourne man makes out a rare good case against Jackson; but was it worth while writing so much to prove so little? In Jackson's own colony, and in his own city also, there is no great belief in bis ability to receive punishment; until be knocked tbe soft McAuliffe one he was not regarded as a punishing fighter, bnt merely as a clever exhibition sparrer. As for wbat be .did here, tbat doesn't count at all, except that it made tbe New Sonth Welshmen frantic in their reception ot him on his return, and eager above all things to believe tbey bad developed a real live cnam plon boxer. Tbey thought little enongb of him, and cared little enough about blm, when, under sheer stress of circumstances, be left Sydney for San Francisco. Wbat a bit of luck it was for Jackson that be happened to get to S. F. just at tbe moment when a boom was being worked out West In knock-ont boxing and that he was supplied with so flabby a cnstomerl I don't myself see what reason Jackson bas to complain of bis treatment in Melbourne when he met the Bar rier larrikin, Goddard. Jackson made a match to knock Goddard out in eight rounds, and signally failed to do so. Tberetore be lost as plainly and as palpably as ever man lost in ex actly the same way as J. L Sullivan lost in his match with Tug Wilson. Even the Americans, mad as they were about Sullivan, couldn't deny tbat Sullivan had lost be didn't deny It him self; but Jackson failed in a far worse manner than Sullivan did, and then was declared to have made a draw of it. How be can believe tbe Melbourne folk have adown on him I can't understand the down tbey bad was on their own man, who, acoordlng to tbe conditions of tbe contract, was certainly the winner. I don't myself think Jackson believes the Melbonrne Athletic Clnb members are In any way against him; tbe fact is, be sees tbere is far more money to be got in 'Frisco and for fewer hard knocks and no fool be to go where be can get tbe greatest amount of casb with tbe smallest amount of personal inconvenience. Whatever else black Jack may be, he certainly is cot a silly. The Case of Tener and Gray. We may all rest content with the thought that John Tener and J.Gray won't be rein stated as amateurs. The officials of tbe A. A. TJ. have spoken out plainly on this point, and there Is no hope for such reinstatement. I km not at all surprised at this; indeed, I would bare been surprised if it had been otherwise. I can also sav that Mr. Tener had little or no hope of reinstatement, and be told me that he thought tbe application nseless. Secretary Danson was of a similar opinion, but one or two precedents prompted tbe desire to try. It now tnrns out that theie precedents are discarded that is, tbey will In future be Ignored because, as Mr. W. B. Cnrtls savs. thev shonld have j never been. I am and always have been an ad vocate ot keeping amateurism as pure as possi ble, and tbat Is tbe reason tbat I support tbe no tion to abolish training expenses for amateurs, and all those of us who desire to see bona fide amateurs will be glad to know that the A. A. TJ. in future Is not going to be so loose in Its methods of leglslatnro as it bas been in the past The old saying, "Once a professional always a professional," is wbat I uphold, bnt this rule has not teen lived np to in America. It it will be acknowledged from cow on as tbe only guid ing line well and good. I trust It will. The ap plication relative to Messrs. Tener and Gray after all has done good, even though nothing more be attained than tbe declaration that more vigilance than ever Is to be taken against professionals getting into amateur ranks. P WHOLE. GOSSIP OF THE GUARDS. The Springfield Arsenal has stopped making tbe bayonet with a flat blade, and hereafter all bayonets made will be simply round, pointed rods of steel. All election for First Lieutenant of Com pany L, of McKeesport, takes place next Tues day evening. It will be conducted by Captain William Awl. Burgeon Geoeqe E. Ltti.e. of the Tenth Regiment, bas been granted a three months' leave ot absence, while Colonel Kreps. of tbe Fifteenth, has been granted a five' months' leave. Sueoeon D. G. Foster, of the Fourteenth Regiment, is still in a very sick condition at his home in Crafton, bnt it is expected he will shortly be able to see his friends and talk poli tics as of yore. Habbt MoStteekt, Adjutant of the Six teenth Regiment, spent a few days in tbe city last-week. Things are cot very active in tbe Sixteenth at present, but the companies are commencing to prepare for the annual spring inspections. The Massachusetts National Ggard officials have adopted a handsome bronze service medal to be presented to members of tbe guard who serve for nine years continuously, each five years after tbat a bar to be added. Tbe medals are valued at IS each. Representative Wheeleb, from tbe Committee on Military Affairs, bas introduced in Congress a bill authorizing the President to appoint a Uentenant General in the Army, who is to be selected from among those officers of the army who have distinguished themselves for courage and ability. Seeqeaht Major Grey, of the Fourteenth Regiment, bas received his discharge from Colonel Perchment, on account of the military work interfering with bis private business. Mr. Grey has been connected witb tbe Four teenth for a number ot years and has proved himself most proficient in the various positions he has held. Battery B's fair has closed and the boys are now engaged counting up the barrels of money which have accumulated as a result of the enterprise. The exact amount realized from tbe scheme has not yet been discovered, but it will foot up enough to get tbe much coveted dress uniforms. Captain Hunt Is going to compel a larger attendance of mem bers at drills from now on and make the boys get down to business. AMONO the appointments on Governor Fat tlson's staff which were announced during the week, was tbat of Herman Ostbaus as General Inspector of Rifle Practice. Mr. Ostbaus, wbile not generally known in this end of tbe State, bas been Inspector of Rifle Practice in tbe Thirteenth Regiment for several years, and during that time made the wonderful record the regiment now holds In target practice, having for several seasons qualified every man In tbe organization. Mr. Ostbaus will no doubt boom things in target practice through out tbe State. The appointment of Captain Cooper, of New Castle, as State Arsenal keeper. In place of the late Captain Maloney, was a most excellent se lection on the part of Governor Patttson, as not only will the position be given tbe attention it deserves, bnt in the appointment of Captain Cooper tbe services of a gallant veteran of the war are recognized. He bad command of the famous Battery B, of the Pennsylvania Volun teers, aud was complimented by General Rey nolds on tbe field of battle for his wonderful bravery. Battery B was the organization Ad jntant General McClelland afterward com manded. The officers of the Thirteenth Regiment, of Scranton, have prepared a bill, which will shortly be presented in the State Legislature', asking tbat the annual appropriation per com pany be increased from $500 to $750; that the term of enlistment be changed back to five years, as it formerly was, and that tbe guard, as a whole, be refitted witb knapsacks, overcoats, canteens and haver sacks. Several bills of a similar character are now pending before tbe Legislature, and it Is extremely probable some beneficial action may be taken toward giving tbe guard a boom. One bill asks that tbe appropriation be Increased to $1,600 per year for each company, but tbe per son who presented it might jnst at well have asked for $15,000, as he stands about tbe same chance of getting it. LAST special auction sale ' of diamonds, Thursday, January 29. This is positively the last "week of auction, as I deliver the store to its new tenants February 1. M. G. COHEIC. Diamond Expert and Jeweler, 633 Smith- . field street "S3 swxhso ' SOCIETY AT CARLSBAD. The Attractions of the Famous Bohemian Watering Place. SEEKING HEALTH AT THE SPEIHGS. A Town Built on the Lid of a Boiling Kettle Where Nobility, Wealth and Beauty Meet Every Year. Fancy a town bnilt on the lid of a boiling kettle that is Carlsbad. Who first said this I am not able to tell, bnt all who know Carls bad will appreciate tbe bappy wit. And though it is but the lid of a kettle. It is a very beautiful one. It lies In the romantic valley of tbe Tepel, and tbe Tepel Is in Bohemia just where its mountains rise darkly along the German frontier. There Is beauty every where; the mountains look down upon Crown Prineeu Stephanie. the narrow little city, whose houses He like beads along the rapid, winding river; tbey hold both banks of the stream andrrowd against the hills, five stories high, perhaps, wbere they face tbe river, thought but two or three in tbe rear. Yet one receives no impression or a pent up, narrow town. Tbe air is pure; the beat in the day is rarely excessive; tbe nights aro cool, and, above all, there is a kindly tone in tbe so cial life of tbe place, which Is very noticeable to one who has come over tbe German border and bas marked the seriousness and stress tbat characterize tbe Prussian side of tbe frontier. The Austrian geniality is delightful, and one finds bimself basking in It as in sunshine, and when he Joins tbe procession tbat moves under tbe colonnades of the great knrhaus be Is up lifted with a sense of bis own part in the com mon joyousness and fellowship. Perhaps tbere are 12,000 inhabitants in Carls bad; boarding houses are ever where, as one will readily believe when told that 70,000 guests visited the town last year. It Is a thriving man ufacturing place, but the real source ot its prosperity is naturally Its mineral springs. They lie in oearly a straight line presumably a crack in the lid. someone suggests and while deep boring through tbe calcareous crust upon which the town is built has often penetrated tbe vast underlying reservoir, no attempt bas ever succeeded in sonnding this deep cavern, from which tbe mineral waters find their outlet under high pressure aud sometimes with amaz ing force. The Sprudel, themost famous, most abundant and hottest of tbe Carlsbad springs, after keep ing for centuries its methodical way through the covered kurhans men had set for It. took unon itself in recent years the liberty of varying the monotony of its existence, and one fine morning disappeared from its accustomed place and made for itself a new opening under tbe Tepel river, which grew warm and fell to steaming. It was turned back, but it was the work of many months. The bed of the river was leveled, and for many rods was paved witb gran ite blooks, clamped and cemented. .The banks of the river were also ceiled with cement. So i-iW.; JL. Flowery Meeting at the Sprudel. It is again a healing spring to-day, as it was in the fifteenth century, when Charles IV., Em peror of Austria and King of Bohemia, Coming home from tbe wars, stumbled upon the springs and was healed of a wound be bad got at Crecy la years before. Bnt that was not its first good turn to man, as the good people of Carlsbad are inclined to have us believe, in tbeir natural desire to connect tbe Carlsbad discovery with the great king who gave tbe sprlngshis august name; for it was called the 'warm bath" long before Charles' time, and tbe Tepel tbe "tepid" was still an older name. But Charles made it famous, if be was cot its discoverer, and when once he had bnilt bis palace in tho town that grew up abont the healing fountains, he set the fashion for roy. alty tbat royalty bas never departed from. For hither came George IIL in bis bappy time, and Peter tbe Great, and MariaTheresa, and a long line of kings and kingly men. It has become tbe most famous of all mineral springs and the most aristocratlo watering place in Europe. Yet tbe town is always de lightful in the thronged season, which lasts from tbe middle of Juno until the middle of August, though wbat is called the regular sea son begins earlier and lasts until October 1. At tbe height of tho season the throngs in tbe town are picturesque, as Carlsbad is far enongh to tbe east to gam Asiatic guests, who bring an Oriental gotgeousness to tbe long lines of promenaders going steadilr along tbe colon nades ot tbo ktyhaus. This is one of the sigbts worth visiting Europe tor the long line of slowly pacing men add women from all parts of the world,eacb one kpecing his or her place in the line as strictly and aSsoIemnly as one clings to his position before a railroad ticket office lu Driving XTp the Mountain. some great out-of-town rush. It bas its. ludic rous side, too, for eachone oCall tne promenad ing thousands carriet an earthenware mug banging by a strap passed around the neck; glass will not do, as tbe Carlsbad Springs are too bot for tbat. Somewhere an amusing story is told of a native ot Prague who bore evidence in his person and habiliments of tbe oft-repeated assertion that Prague is tbe dirtiest city in Europe. Finding one day that he had left his mug at bis boarding bouse, be turned to the gentleman behind him, who chanced to be an Italian duke, and said: "A drink from your ,, CTA-lt HTHd rn.n It .h U-. mug, iviciu ucn , wujuuifl, mp nuuicaiaa Teplled with elaborate courtesy, and presenting it, silently sllprd from the line. The borrower HmL- -irl tnrni'd to i-ivp tmr.t thn mtti tmt found' the owner gone. "Wbat waitelulu'essl" he murmured pathetically. Bnt men of all sorts toncb elbow here, and with frankness and courtesy in tbe main. One's mind returns and returns to them and women who have come bither for health and pleasure. Goethe came often, and always with advantage to himself. His first visit was in 1785, when be passed a pleasant month in the company of Herder, Frau von Stein and tbe Duchess Louise. It was Herder who bad led him away from the false methods of the Frencb school and brought to his notice Ossian. tbe Hebrew poets, "The Vicar of Wakefield." and Shake speare. Indeed, Carlsbad and its society seem to have had a weighty influence upon bis life, for it was wltito at tbe t-princs in tho folloning year that be conceived his well-known srheme of steillng away and going to Italy and Greece for quiet study a journey that bore great re sults for literature. , The first written "visitor's list" dates from Jho year 1759, and is still extant; thefiratprintea 1 L I... Uil list appeared 40 years later, and from these we ain a faint conception of the great men who ave visited Carlsbad. Goethe retnrned for U seasons; Schiller .spent his honeymoon tbere, and Beethoven pleased tbe guests by playing a fantasia at a charity concert. It was only about a century ago tbat strong protests began to be made against excessive drinking at all watering places. It was an ad ditional horror tbat the water conld not be drunk in the open air, as it cow is, but was taken in a warm room, where tbe effect must hare been decidedly like taking, water in a Turkish bath. At first the drinking was alternated with bathing; seven days of one, then seven of the other; but tbe present system gradually came into use. That any such Important medical aid as Is now found in tbe valuable Sprudel salt conld come from the springs tbe first believers In Carlsbad were profoundly ignorant. The townspeople were strongly opposed to the prep aration and sale of this salt, which was first prepared In 1768, as they feared it would do away with tbe necessity for visitors coming to Carlsbad, anti tbe absnrd objection became so strong tbat for several years the manufacture ceased altogether. Finally an act was passed by tbe Government permitting tbe exportation of tbe salt and tbe people gradually gave up their prejudice, finding that visitors were really attracted by tbe greater knowledge obtained of tbe spring throngh tbe widening sales of salt. So great was the demand for the Sprudel salt tbat in 186S new salt works were erected. The works were again enlarged in 187S and are now undergoing further enlargements. Tbe natural Carlsbad Sprudel salt, which is obtained from tbe water of tbe Sprndel spring, by evaporation, is an antacid, slightly laxative. and diuretic remedy, and, if taken in doses of a teaspoonful, is a gentle but effective purgative. It is taken in ordinary water, or as an addition to tbe Carlsbad mineral waters, for tbe purpose of increasing their effect. In cases of persons suffering from poorness of blood (anaemic con dition) with constipation very gratifying re sults are obtained by the use of the salt, given in doses of one-half teaspoonful or one tea spoonful in four or six ounces of hot water, an hour before each meal. For chronic catarrh of the stomach, liver complaint, bile and simple jaundice, one teaspoonful of the salt dissolved in warm Carlsbad Sprudel water of ordinary hot water before breakfast will be found in valuable. Its action increases the flow of saliva, and in the stomach it obeys, without doubt, chemical laws, and neutralizes any free acid contained in tbat organ. Given on an empty stomach it is known to promote tbe acidity of tbe gastric juice by flavoring the outward osmosis of those constituents of tbe blood from wbicb the acid of the stomach is elaborated, and to this is attributed the blood purifying action of this salt and tbe clearing of the complexion after tbe use of it. Tbe Carlsbad Promenade at the Muhlbrunn. Sprudel salt is very diffnsable and passes into tbe blood of the body with facility. Itspies ence in the blood with oxygen insures the grad ual oxidation of the organic constituents of that fluid; undoubtedly the albuminous ele ments of the blood the carbo-bydrates. the fats are similarly oxidized. The fact that the Carlsbad salts (powder form) cause the elimi nation of the products of the Increased meta morphosis of tissue indicates that it has, med icinally, a very wide range. It is used with great advantage In many stomach disorders, as an excess ot acid Is undoubtedly relieved by it. Tbe indigestion of obese or fattv persons Is usually cured by Carlsbad salt. Where oxida tion is deficient, as in the well-known bilious state, relief is qnickly afforded, and in cases ot cbronlo rheumatism and rheumatic gout good results are obtained. The CarlsDad Sprudel salt, obtained by evaporation from tbe hot Bprudel spring, may be taken dissolved In Carlsbad water or in ordinary hot water. Buyers are cautioned tbat none are gennine without the signature of "Eisner & Mendelson Co.. Sole Agents for the United States," on the neck of every bottle and on the outside carton. The dose of the Carlsbad Bprudel salt in powder, form Is a teaspoonful dissolved in a glass (6 to 8 ounces) of water. It is best taken in tbe morning on an empty stomach and, if necessary, at bedtime. Care should be taken to obtain tbe gennine imported article as described above (which has tbe signature of tbe agents on tbe bottle.) It can be had at most drugstores for 75 cents a bottle. Stop at the Hollenden, in Cleveland. American ana European plans. sir --H? M61.A Y DIR ECT R0AG" Ifl w M y The Sensation of the Day and the Joy of the Whole (Town: FOR This is in every sense "a golden opportunity" to purchase a suit of clothes not at your own price,but.at a price lower than you would. have the conscience to offer if we left it with you to name a price. Pay no attention to pricesthat are being quoted by others. We're at the front with prices and values that will spoil any fairy tales bout bargains else where. There is just one plain, honest, fair and square reason for the reductions we have made and the price we name. It is this: It will pay us better to sacrifice than it will to carry the goods. THIS IS OUR SUPREME EFFORT TO REDUCE STOCK. PRICES HAVE NOW TOUCHED THE LOWEST POINT ! ORDERS BY MATT, will receive prompt, intelligent OUR ILLUSTRATED PAPER for February is attention: Parties who reside at a distance can thus se- now ready. Full of fun and entertainment cure the benefits of the bargains we offer from time to -Send your address for a sample copy, time. TliSmSQ BY TELEPH0HEL Something About the Iowa Genius Who Is Sinking Work Easy. Artificial daylight is cot tbe only blessing which electricity has bestowed on the farmer. The pioneer of a new kind of farming has appeared in,Iowa. This sensi ble individual bas evidently realized tbe In advisability of doing himself what he can get done for him just as well. In other words, this farmerwho happens to be a candidate for tbe next nomination to the governorship of tbe State, though directing tbe cultivation of large tracts of country, knows nothing of the downright drudgery of farm work. He is known in his country as "the farmer by telephone." Thi? title bas come to him because the remote points of bis broad acres are connected with his business office by wire, and sitting in a com fortable chair belore an open fire in winter and under an electric fan iu summer, he can direct the movement of his hired men without further trouble to himself than the calling of a casual "hello." The most grati fying part of this arrangement, however, to the advocates of enlightened enterprise, as well as to the farmer himself, is the fact fact tbat his farming under these improved modern conditions is a success. The Latest Coiffure. This illustration shows one of the latest fancies iu hair dressing iu vogue in Paris The beauty, after arranging her tresses tastefully, fastens a miniature tricycle to the top of her head. What next ? "We can get along without sugar as well as without Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is about the only medicine we now sell for coughs and colds. After a customer bas once used it he will have nothing else in stead. Chamberlain's medicines all give good satisfaction. E. Rice, merchant, Carl, Adams co., Iowa. tvsa HOTEL BON AIR, SUMMEEVHIE HEIGHTS, This now and elegant hotel will open on December 20th, under the same manage ment as last season. Electrlo ears will transfer passengers and baggage direct from the depot to the hotel on' arrival ot -very train. For full particulars and Illustrated book dth diagram of rooms, address C. A. Llns kj. Hotel Imperial, New York City, until Wee 10th, after that date at Augusta, Ga AMU$E3IEXT ADVERTISE MENTS usually appearing on this page will be found to day on the Fourteenth page. TO 5S. . 1 alS) 9' We have taken stock and find that, among other things, which it will sacrifice on are a few hundred MEN'S BUSINESS i DRESS SUITS There are in the lot scores of lines, comprising every desirable material, and all cut and made in the height of fashion. Some of the lots are full and unbroken, while of others we have only certain sizes left, but sizes enough in a good many things to fit and please everybody. These suits were $12, $13, $14, $15 and $16. Come and make your selection for ONE WEEK ONLY! JTETV APyjEKTIrTOTTTrTra tSTMbre oZaird's Shoes are worn in and about Pittsburg than any other make. Sales over Half Million last year. LAIRD'S ST LL SELL NG $4, $5 and $6 Shoes at $2 90. . OUR $75,000 RETAIL STOCK MARKED DOWN 40 PER CENT. More choice, fine, elegant high-class shoes than ever offered in any Bargain Sale heretofore. Sacrifice Prices leu's Shoes. 700 Pairs Men's English Grain, "Waterproof, Lace, Bals. and Oreedmores, heavy Boles. 84 50, 85 and 86. Now only 82 90. 1,100 Pairs Men's French Cal Lace or Congress Cork Sole3, or Heavy Double Soles, very seasonable now, were 85, 85 '50 and 88. Now 82 90. 5,000 Pairs Gents' Pine Calf; Lace and Congress, light, medium or heavy soles, latest styles, all sizes, 4J to 11; slim, medium or wide lasts, plain toes or tipped, comfortable and perfect fitting. Reduced from 84, 84 50, 85 and 88. Now only stf-go. 3,000 Pairs Gents' Kangaroo Shoes, Hand-sewed, Lace or Congress, all styles, all sizes, all widths. Reduced from 84, 85, 88. Now only 82 90. " Sacrifice in Ladies' Shoes. $4.00, $4.50 AND $5.00 SHOES ONLY $2.90. 12,000 PAIRS FINE DRESS SHOES. Ladies' and Misses' Flexible, McKay Sewed, 'Hand and Goodyear welts, turned soles, light and double sole, long vamps and short vamps, high heels or low, common sense lasts, opera, Philadelphia and New York lasts, widths from AAA, to EE. AU sizes and widths to fit the most exacting. Patent leather tip3 or plain toes, patent leather vamps, fine dongola and French kid, elegant cloth tops or plain. Over 100 desirable styles. Our entire stookof the above, worth regular price, 83 75, 84, 84 50, 85 and 86 per pair, your choice now, all reduced to 82 90. No restriction, You can have as many pairs as you wish. Time limited. Sales strictly cash. Ladies' and Gents' Slippers and Oxfords. ALSO 40 PER CENT REDUCTIONS. All goods fully warranted. Privilege to exchange or money re funded. Wholesale and retail. MAMMOTH SHOE STORES, 406,408,410 lBA!gJNSJ NEW RETAIL, MARKET STREET.! stores. J483 WOOD ST. Wholesale Store, 515 Wood Street. We olose at 6 sharp. Saturdays, 10 P. M. BARGAI VIA GUSKY Eeduoed from fel-JTWTSU IS NO pay us to make a still greater , Nv Here's A Bargain Lay-Ont It Will Pay Ton to Gome Miles to Participate In.
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