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A REVIEW OF SPOHTS
Two Aspects of A. G. Spalding's Ee-
fusal (o Act as Chairman of
the Board of Control.
'THE AFFAIES OF THE LOCAL CLUB.
Prospects of Securing Out-Fielder Foarty,
Two More Pitchers and & Good
Man for Third Base.
mZSIUHOXS' KEPLI TO J1H HALL
A Good OzUrck fee Toot Kiten ud Ts PrctiU.
Eca. Evcsti of Istertst.
Baseball baa been tbe leading feature in
tbe sporting world tbis week, not so much
because of what bas been done as became of
what js expected to be done. The great
machinery has been setin motion; that piece
of compact machinery known as the Board
of Control. It has commenced business ex
tremely well, but we must wait and see
more of its operations before we can judge
of its wisdom and utility. Look at tbis
board how we n ill, we all must admit that
it is a very great venture. IT o doubt many
of us would be surprised when we learned
that A. G. Spaldins emphatically declined
to accept the chairmanship of the new
board. In one sense it is much
to be regretted that Mr. Spald
ing declined the honor. By doing
60 the highest baseball tribunal in the land
is deprived of the direct wisdom and coun
sel of one of the ablest basebill advisers the
world has ever seen. On this score Mr.
Spalding's refusal to act is to be lamented.
But there is another feature. Had Mr.
Bpalding accepted tbe honor there would
have been two National League representa
tives on the board, and tbis fact would not
have had a very salutary effect on baseball
patrons generally. I am not going to in
sinuate that Messrs. Spalding and Rogers
would nave delended the claims of the
League whether they were right or
wrong; not at all. Wh.it I do claim
is that tbe fact of two Leagn representatives
being on tbe beard would tend to prejudice
many people against all decision in favor of
the League. As a matter of policy Mr. Spald
ing has acted very wisely in ueclminc the offer.
The cb-urman of the board may make lriends
by hi decisions but ho is sure to make enemies
so matter how correct may be bis Judgmen .
Taking eveijthicg into consideration tbe
board has doro well to adopt a plan by which
the chairmanship shall be held in turn by tbe
members of the board.
Plaj era and the Board.
The National Hoard. I think, will find itself
greatly disappointed in one thing. It will not
hare tbe players at its disposal that was antici
pated. "When this far-reaclunc board was first
talked of eTerybodv was convinced that there
would be scores of first-cla plajcrsnot wanted
by tbe Leagne and Association, and that their
names would be forwarded to the board and
that the latter would assign them to clubs that
seeded strengthening. In other words the
great and expected change was to knock on the
bead tbe sales tystera But baseball magnates
ar very curious people, Tiiet preach tbe finest
sentiments otcharitj and generosity ana then
act intnemost selfi-U way. As a result there
lias scarcely a name of a tHyer been sent to the
'board who is of any account whatever. Clnbs
have reserved as far as 24 uien. and this shows
at once bow errpty and meaningless tbe
new plan of distributing players
Is. Let nobody dream that good
plavers will be picked up for
cotbinc There may be an exception now
and then, but most certainly ,w:Il the money
have to be put up for tbe vast majontr of good
men. As long as thU sv'tem operates it should
be clearly understood l everbody concerned.
There should be no false impression concern
ing it. I have always believed that the ales
jstem"isof great benefit to the ball player.
no matter w hat other evils ma) be connected
with it. but whether it be gooci. bad or indiffer
ent, if it eiists, let the fact be clearly known to
even-body so as to know what may be ex
pected. Loral Club Affairs.
At present writing. Saturday evening, I do
sot know what the Board of Control bas done
with the Bierbauer and Mack cases. These
cases are of the very greatest importance to the
local club, as tbe players in question are two of
tbe best in tbo country. If Pittsburg is allowed
to retain them I aln of opinion that we will
have the best team here this year that bas ever
been in Pittsbnrg. Not long ago it seemed
that we were only going to get a very moderate
lot, but with tbe a-ld:tion of Mack, Bierbauer
and Fogartv tbe clnb has qnitc another com
plexion. Karli man named is a power in his
respective position, and tbis makes all the dif
ference in the world. And it is probable that
HulTey will also be allowed to play third base
liere. He is sure to come if certain deals come
out all right. I am not going to say
that Mulvey is tbe best third baseman
in the country nor is he among the
best. There are other players preferable
to Mulvey for the position, but they are not
available. In the meantime, ii would seem well
Xor the local iniguates to retain Koat and see
what there is in that young rustic or vonng
phenomenal farmer. 1 hear creat thingsabonc
him. It would be wise to keep him, and he
might be good cnongb to allow the club to dis
pense with any other third baseman that may
save been signed. It seems to me about cer
tain thatFogaity will play here. Ireadthe let
ter forwarded to him, and while I am not at
liberty to lecita its details, 1 can say that
it was a very geneious and gentlemanly
epistle. Carroll, too, is sure to sign for
the money offered. Well, then, all tbe
tilayers we need are at most two pitchers,
of first-class rank, and a third baseman. If
these could be secured we would certamlv have
a good terrain Pittsburg, and Messrs. O'Neill
mid lianlon tell me that the players named
will be forthcoming. Before leaving for Chi
cago Mr. O'Neill assurcd-me that be bad one of
the best p.tchers in tbo League almost signed,
that is. bo was sure of gcttin; that piicberas
noon rs tbe pre-MUt meetiug or the Hoard of
Control was over. Itrti-t that everythine will
come out as Messrs. O'Neill and Hani, n antic
ipate. But whatever may be the result we can
sot but say that no two men could have worked
birder than President O'Ne 11 and Manager
Haulon have do'e. They have, indeed, been
remarkably busy, and If earnestness and enerzv
an bring aoout sulcc-s tbese twoofncials will
be very successful, indeed.
Just a few minutes after I bad written the
above I am informed that Pittsburg is to have
both Bierbauer and Mack. Tbis decision fully
bears out ail that I luve previously n ritten on
tbe matter. The moral claim referred to by
the board is somewhat amusing. Pittsburg
onght to rejoice at the very pleasing decision,
as it elves us tn o flayers w ho are stars in the
business.
Foot Racing Prospects.
There are many indications that would lead
us to believe that sprinting and foot racing
cenerally will be considerably brisker in and
about Pittsburg during this year than it bas
been for a very longtime Of course these in
dications may not lead to tbe results I name,
outmost certainly such indications exist, I
bavo just used the expression "sprinting and
loot racing generally." I do this because
sprinting is only part of foot racing. lam
aware bow tbo word seems to be misunder
stood, and bow it is used indiscriminately in
reference to all kinds of foot ruuners. 1 have
on previous occasions dealt with this matter,
but I wish it to be distinctly understood that
when I use the term sprinter I am referring to
short-distance runners. It is absurd to the
highest decree to speak of a mile race as a
sprint race, and yet a mile contest is frequently
spoken of as such by the very wise yonng men
who now and then write about foot racing and
kindred branches of sports. Well, as to
the prospects of foot racing in West
ern Pennsylvania during this year,
tho events of the week have led me to believe
that w e may expect two very sensational races
In tbis city before many weeks are over. One
Is a race between Peter Priddy and probably
Harry Da'rnc, tbe englishman, now In this
country. As we, no doubt, all know, Uarrln
and George, tbe ex-amateur who was so promi
nent a few j ears ago. are matched to run a
series of three races. I think it is three races.
Yiz.. a half mile, three-quarters, and a mile. 1
bare no opinion to expie-s on tbe matter at
present other than saying if everything is "on
tbe square" Damn can wiu two out of the
three. But what I want to say is that Peter
Priddy isiquite willing to run Darrin or
Qeorce either, for that matter, a mile race, and
it inir bo that the two men will run a race be
fore Damn and Gcorg tacklo each other, it
Is needless to say that. I have a very high opin
ion of Priddy's abilities as a runner, but I
would prefer to see him no three miles Instead
of one. 1 cannot help thinking that three
miles is Peter's best distance.
The Two Sprinters.
Tbe other race to which I have just referred,
or rather the other prospective race, is one
that is not a whit less interesting. I refer to
the probable 100-yard race between Joseph.
Priddy and tho xung colored man Smothers,
of Brownsville. Judging from what has ap
peared in tbe newspapers this week, it is likely
that these two very promising young men may
be matched at this office to-morrow. Person
ally nothing would give me greater pleasure
than to see these two youngsters tackle each
other. While I am not in position of any direct
or definite Information regarding tbe abilities
of either rnnner, I am convinced that they are
two very speedy sprinters. But I give little
credence to tbe somewhat sensational reports
that now and again have been circulated re
garding tho phenomenal speed of eacO of tbem.
In plain language I don't believe it and won't
nnt'l 1 see It. I am free to admit that both
Smothers and J. Priddy are two of tbe
most promising sprinters in the country,
but my credulity stops there. Depend upon it
that the man who can spin the "century" in
even time steadilv and in absolute reality is a
jewel; he is worth treasuring; that is. If he is at
all au unknown man. I have during my expe
rience seen many, aye. very many reputed SJfy
men repeatedly fall to win their employer's
money by not running In anything like even
time when they were asked to do it. But all
this shows that a race between the Chartiers
and tbe Brownsville sprinter will be one in
which everyone of us who take an Interest in
footracing will be anxious to see. I don'fhesi
tate to say that I am exceedingly curious to
know who is the speediest man of the pair. For
the life of me 1 could hot at present give any
opinion as' to who would win, audi presume
there are many people like me.
Great Development of Speed.
In speaking of professional sprinting I am
reminded of a very interesting fact, and that is
the very great improvement there has been in
sprinting during tbe last 20 or 25 years. If we
compare tbe speed.of tbe "flyers" of the period
when Clowery, Mole, Johnson and others were
the stars with the speed of tbe champions of
to-day, 1 think we'll find that tbe champions of
about a quarter of a century ago would not by
any means be champions to-day even though
they were in their very best form. I can well
remember when a man who could run 125 or 130
yards two or three yards Inside of even time
was looked upon as something extraordinary.
Now, it is not considered anything more than
an ordinary performance. When we remember
that Clowery, 22 years ago, the great Clowery I
mean, only conceded R. Buttery 3 yards
start, tbe former running 133 yards,
and only defeated Buttery by a
half yard, we cannot do other than
come to the conclusion that sprinters are much
speedier to-day than tbey were then. Buttery
was not by any means near championship form
as a short distance rnnner. whatever he might
have been as a quarter-miler. I refer to tbis
matter because we ace contiudally being told
about tbe great abilities of these oldtimers. I
may also state that I have known men who
years ago were "kept" for Sheffield handicap
for mouths and years who would not be kept a
single day now. Well, all this is as it should be.
There is as much reason to expect improve
meat in foot-racing as in anything else, and if
this improvement bad not taken place I ques
tion very much Whether we would have bad as
much interest in the sport to-day as there really
is. Many things havo tended to this improve
ment, and my hope is that it will continue, and
as it continues that foot-racing will en
tirely free itself of the many taints that for
some time have been connected with it. Bnt
before I dispense with tbis subject, let me add
that while the professionals have been improv
ing, the amateurs have been going ahead in
even a more rapid way.
Something About the Hnlf-MUers.
While I am talking about foot racing I may
as well fully unload myself, even at tbe risk of
being wearisome, and it may be. interesting to
say a few words about the half-mile runners.
During tbe last few days there bas been con
siderable talk about a big sweepstake race, in
which tbe champions, or aspiring champions, of
this countr- and of other countries could take
part. Nothing in a foot-racing way could be
more desirable than a race of this kind, and
during a period of pnrse giving, such as this if,
it is a wonder to me that some enterprising
man does not put up a purse of 51,000, and
added to a sweepstake of say $200 each. Tbe
total would be worth winning, and depend upon
it there would be an iminensa crowd to see it if
tbe race took place here. Let us look at the
E rotable field: Peter Priddy, S. Farrell. H.
larrin. E. Nikirk. W. G. Georgo and W. Will
lams, the North of England runner. Of
course others might enter, bnt here
are six that might be reckoned on
and the winner wonld get something like
$2,000. Surely there is inducement enough for
both runners and speculators. 1 have men
tioned the name of Williams because Jie bas
recently challenged George to run for 250 a
side and if he wonld run George for that amount
his backers would certainly be sporty enough
to send him to Ameiica to try and win seven or
eight times that amount. Williams, if I mis
take not, is tbe man who some time ago ran
second to Perkins in that half mile handicap at
Sheffield. And if 1 remember correctly he had
10 j ards start and ran his distance somewhere
about two minntes. That he bas improved since
then there is no doubt and should he come here
there is certainly a race for blm which if be
wins be will pocket quite a pile of greenbacks.
But what I want to enforce most in talking
about the half rollers Is tbe very good pros
pects of putting up a good purse for' a sweep
stake race for them.
The Amateur Boxers.
Everv day is proting that those woo have
the guidance of amateurs In their control have
definitely made up their minds to draw
the lines very, very tight around these
"gentlemen" performers. The latest portion
ol tbe amateurs to be called down are the
amateur boxers. Facts have recently come to
licht which go to show that these men who
propose to be la tbe sport for "only the love of
it," have been receiving pay for their appear
ance at boxing tournaments and other indoor
athletic entertainments. As a result the ama
teur law makers have declared themselves on
the matter and have taken means to try and pre
vent the repetition of such flagrant violations
of amateur law. I am quite ready to believe
that matters have been just as rumored state
ments say they have. Bocause of the cloak
that amateurism sometimes affords to shield
what is a low type of professionalism
amateurs have for a long time been al
lowed to thump and "slug" away at each
other in public in a much less accomplished
and much more clumsy way tban professionals
would. And it has been steadily believed that
these very "gentlemanly" persons were thump
ing each other merely for the love of it. Not
so. They in many cases have been doing no
such thing. Like any professional, they have
been oat for the "stuff." and in doing so have
been depriving those of money who are making
tbeir living by boxing. In truth, amateurism
bas been droppinc down the scale of late, and
it is well that determined efforts are being
made to purge it of all the degrading tenden
cies that have of late become attached to it.
If a professional boxer is to reap any odlnm
for belrg such let him have the full benefits of
the recompense offered in tbe way of money
for his efforts, and let amateurs be strictly
limited to what they claim to be men who are
boxers, gentlemanly boxers, merely for the
love of it.
Fltzslmmons and Halk
There has been considerable talk during the
week relative to Bob Fitzsimmons and lim
HalL It has all originated from a challenge
recently issued by Barney Allen, an Australian
bookmaker, in behalf of Hall. Allen has stated
that Hall will Sgbt Fitzsimmons under any
conditions for any sum ranging from J5,0Q0to
$25,000 a side. To this tbe vanquisher of Demp
sey bas replied that he has no idea of fighting a
man like Hall, because the latter. "is a duffer
and not class enough" lor him, Fitzsimmons.
The latter goes on to say that Hall is only
wanting to have himself advertised before tbe
public in having such challences issued. In the
name of all tbe fighters and boxers who are liv
ing and who are dead this is a most extraor
dinary declaration on the part of Mr. F. The
man cannot have any reflective or thinking
powers at all, or be would never make snch ut
terances. Y by, were I in Fitzsimmons' place,
"a dnffer" would be the very man I
would like to meet for $25,000 a side. Class
would have nothing to do with it, Mr. F. was
only too eager to tackle a little man like Demp
sey for a parse of 12,0:, and now
bo declares that Hall, who is much
bigger than Dempsey, and certainly a better
fighter, is uot class enough and too much of a
duffer to fight. Well, well, but this is very
funny, indeed. I am not going to argue as to
whether or not Fitzsimmons is a belter man
than Hall, bnt I do claim ibat the former is
acting in a way that is not creditable to him,
anil in away that will give the impression that
he Is imbued with the notion that Hall bas too
much "class" to be comfortable for him,,Fitz
Simmons. In my way of thinking it is not by
any means settled yet that Fitzsimmons is a
thoroughly good man. Certainly be will have
to act and talk differently this week to con
vince me that he Is a game one. I will not be
surprised to find that as soon as Hall lands in
this country Fitzsimmons and bis very shrewd
manager will make engagements In England
and then tbe old story: "I'll fight when mv
engagements are over" will be beard. Of
course every fair-minded man will say that
Fitzsimmons is in duty-bound to acknowledge
tbe cnallebge of Hall. I go further and say that
he is in duty-bonnd to accept it, or give up
all claims, and pretentions of being the middle
weight champion. His refusal means that be
is to be tbe judge ol men who are to fight him,
and not tbe People whoaro findlnctho monev
for his 'opponent. t All that ought to concern
iizsiinmon is tap certainty oi tne stace, ana
sorely he, if he Intends to remain in the bull-
cess, eaaset rMjesably cos teed that a stake of
THE
$20,000 or $25,000. Is too small a matter to enter a
ring for merely to knock out "a dnffer." Mod
ern so-called pugilism has come to this very
questionable stage. It is a business, pure and
simple. Tbe'wlnnerof a club glove affair of
prominence is taken In hand by a manager, and
he is trotted round the country as an object of
exhibition. The public pour in the dollars to
tbe manager and his. exhibit, and this Is one of
tbe most important features of modern pugil
ism. When this ponrlng in of dollars Is eolng
on not a man in the world Is "class" enough for
tbe exhibit, and unfortunately many people be
lievo this dap-trap.
Slavln and Mitchell.
Not long ago tbe tpnblic were almost led to
believe that the first time Charles Mitchell and
F. Patrick Slavln met one br more lives would
be sacrificed. Only the other day I read a
cablegram to the effect that nothing 'but a bare
knuckle battle In a prize ring would appease
the pair whose hatred toward each other was
causing their eyeballs to nearly jump ontot
their sockets. Bare fists, swords, daggers,
boivie knives, in short anything, we vere led to
believe, would be used to get each other's gore.
And thousands of people really believed all
this. Well, now. alter this terrorizing and
shaking of nerves, isn't It amaslng to find
Messrs. Slavln and Mitchell baving a royal
time together in Dublin. They have been
facing each other in four-round contests there,
but only for "points," and I may add for tbe
money there was In it. It is quite easy to see
that tbis talk about tbe hatred between tbe pair
and its probable consequences was to arouse
interest in their glove exhibitions which bave
been arranged for some time past. It is a pity
tbat the public ate such easy victims to these
schemers, who nine times out of ten have no
desire to fight, indeed, no idea of doing so. but
only come before the public as very bold im
postors. ,
The Irish Champion.
AVhen Mitchell and Slavln were in Dublin
last Monday night the former announced that
Maher, the Irish champion who recently de
feated Gus Lambert, would challenge Jem
Smith for the English championship belt,
Peter Maher, I may say like Jonah's gourd,
rose up and came into prominence in a night.
That is he came into prominence in tbe esti
mation of many people, but we must Dot give
the champion of the Emerald Isle too much
credit for defeating what Fitzsimmons could
truthfully call a bona fide big duffer like Lam
bert. Maher is a big and powerful man. Just
make a note of tbis: Whenever he meets Jem
Smith in a 24-foot ring he will be beaten. Bat
the amusing part of Mitchell's announcement
is: Why does Charley not have a go at Smith
for the belt? I know of no man mora deslrooB
of getting honors than C. M-, and I'm certain
tbat there is plenty of backing in London for
Smith to fight Mitchell. The latter is very
wise In his day and generation. His Battersea
music hall is not a bonanza, and he must needs
resort to other schemes to keep up his treasury
department. Nobody is more prolific in
schemes than Charles, and it may be tbat
Peter Maher, who is to challenge J em Smith,
will appear in a series of exhibitions with
Charles Mitchell at the tatter's music halL
Snllivan and Jackson.
Many of us must have had our minds made
up to tbe effect that we would hear nothing
more of Sullivan and Jackson for a longtime to
come. Those of us who have been so thinking
have been disappointed, because during the
week they have had a shy at each other so
far as words are concerned. Peter, a few days
ago, declared tbat be will not rest until he
has tackled John L., and takes championship
honors from him. By the way, Peter here
acknowledges Sullivan's claim to the title. Sul
livan retorts that be will in dne time be ready
for the colored man, but that very big money
must be on the issue, as he (Sullivan) is gather
ing in the shekels by tbe car load in the "actine
business." Well. now. what does all this mean?
Nothing but idle talk, f don't rliiiilr that
Jackson has tbe least intention of ever meeting
Sullivan; that is. if both men are tobe prepared
for the contest,, And, what Is more,
Sullivan's friends should Induce him
to forever seep out of the
pugilistic business because there will always be
a very strong possibility of his being defeated.
Some very powerful and active men are coming
to the front who In all respects have the fight
ing style oi Salllvan. It cony be that Goddard,
who the other day made short work of Choynski,
is an extraordinary man. Choynski we know is
a game fellow and can stand a Seal of punish
ment, and it therefore follows that if Goddard
knocked him out lu f oar rounds tbe Australian
is quite a thumper. Then comes the question:
If Jackson wants fams why does he not go and
prove to tbe world that he is a superior man to
Goddard? If all accounts are true, Peter is
already on tbe wane, and If tbat Is so, be will
be no use whatever. He bas been sick for some
time, and if lie does not completely recover I
fear bis career will almost end with his coutest
with Corbetr.
Xoung Mitchell and La Blanche.
I have only left myself very little space to say
anything about tbe contest between Yonng
Mitchell and La Blanche which takes place
next Friday evening in Ban Francisco. I have
a very strong fancy for Mitchell motsly be
cause I am informed tbat La Blanche is not In
the best of condition. The latter is a very
vigorous fizbter, but if Mitchell Ism anything
like his best form, I am inclined to think that
he will outgeneral the Marine. Mark, Idon't
state my opinion positively, because very little
information regarding the condition of the
men has been gives our. Pbixqle.
SECONDING A FIGHT.
bob FrrzsnsiMONs gives ponrcs on
EH?G TACXIC3.
Liquor Is the Worst Thing to Give a Pugilist
While In Battle Beef Tea the Proper
BtufT Precautions Against Poisoning
Sempsey's Seconds.
IWBITTEW FOR TUB CISPiTCTLl
It is not always the best trainers who are tbe
best seconds, or tbe best pugilists either tor
that matter. I bave seen some men who could
not be beaten as trainers, and others who were
ana are to-aay at the top of their respective
classes In pncillsm, who have made dismal fail
ures as seconds for other pugilists. There is a
certain knack about it which they cannot get.
On tbe other band, I have teen the veriest
"dub" of a boxer, or even persons who aid not
pretend to box at all, who, as seconds for other
men, could sot be beaten. They would antici
pate their principal's every thought, whisper
words of encouragement in his ear, and finally
bring him out a w inner.
Now I am fully aware of tbe fact that all the
seconding in the world would not bring a man
out of a battle a victor unless he had there-
?uisite garaeness and the hitting powers. But
can say this much, that I have seen many
fights in which, in my opinion, tbe inferior man
won, because he was well seconded. True,
some fichters scarcely need anyone to look
after them in their corners, as they are careful
never to get excited and calculate tbe effect
and consequences of every lead they make.
Then again there ale other fighters who, when
they receive a few punches, lose all control of
their own temper and go at their adversary
like a bull at a gate, tire themselves out ami
stand a very good chance of being defeated
were it not for tbeir seconds, who. not having
received the punching, are cool and collected
and ;an see and be able to tell their man what
to do and what sot to do.
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The Fight With Dempsey.
But I started off to tell you how a man should
bo seconded, how many men there should be
and what tbeir duties are. Jack Dempsey, in
his fight with me, was one of the finest Beconded
men who ever went into a ring, and tbe people
who were in his corner 1 believe they -were
Jack McAullffe, Gus Tutnill and Mike Conley
deserve a great deal of credit for the manner
in which they bandied their man. .Many times
during that light I thoneht Jack was almost
done and tbat 1 could easily finish him in tbe
next round, but In the single minute he had in
his corner his seconds would do an amazing
amount of work on him, and he would come ud
looking comparatively fresh and lively for the
next round.
As regards myself I did not need the second
ing that Dempsev did, as the fight was going
all my way, bnt what work was done on me
was uone in a very artistic manner, for I con
sidermylato partner, Jimmy Carrol!, one of
the best seconds in the country, aud his
services in tbat capacity have always been in
great demand. Had the shoe been otuthe
other f out and I getting tbe worst of the battle
instead of Jack, I am suro the crowd would
have seeu some line handling done by my sec
onds, Messrs, Carroll. O'Connell and Robinson.
When the Second's Work Begins.
A second should in all cases take charge of
bis principal at least six hours before a contest
and never allow blm out of his sight until after
the fight. He should aJsoj himself, prepare
and procure everything that the principal eats
or drinks, or bave some trustworthy person do
it, as there'are'always pebple'vjhD have their
money on the other slde,wblle pretending to
bo your friends, and they aro mean enough,
some of them, to try and dose yonr man. A
second cannot be too careful about these
things. J
As soon as your man is put under your
charge get everything together which you wilt
Bed . when ia tee m;sd-do not let these
'iEKESBBBfel"T DISPATCH.
things out of your sight, for they might be
tampered with.
Now, tho things thatT consider necessary to
take to the ring sjde aie one bottle of slippery
elm bark tea, a small tongue sponge and
scraper, two bottles of beef tea tnsMe from five
pounds of round steaks, a bottle of alcohol, a
couple of 'Turkish towels and perhaps a fan. al
though tbe towels will answer the purpose of
body sponge, towel and fan too.
No Spirits in the King.
Some fighters think tbat a bottle of cold tea,
or ao httle of some sort of spirits, is good to
bare at tbe ring side, but I don't think that
either of them is nearly so good as the beet
tea, which will strengthen your man greatly
while he is in the ring, and be will be gaining
weight and strength as the battle progresses.
Ordinary tea will not do this, and as tor brandy
or whisky, they are worse tban bad, for while
a drink of the stuff will liven or exhilarate your
man for a moment, the next minute he will be
worse off tban before, and if you keep giving it
to him he will be very drunk in a short time, as
It only takes a small quantity of spirits to in
toxicate a man wno is in condition.
Once drunk you might just as well throw up
the sponge,' for a drunken man can't fight
witbiq 25 per cent as good as a sober one.
Take my advice and use tbe beef tea. You
will find it Is by' far the best in the long run.
vAbout an hour before tbe time for the contest
you should give your man a good alcohol rub,
using plenty of alcohol, ana after this is well
rubbed in follow it tap with a good hand rub
bing, being caieful to rub with the run of the
muscles.
A Fighter Needs Three Men.
For all Important contests a man should have
at least three men in his corner when he is
fighting. Two of these should be seconds and
tbe third the bottle holder. One of tbe seconds,
in all cases tbe one with tbe most experience,
should be the adviser, and he should do all the
talking to the principal during tbe contest,
neither the other second, the bottle holder, or
any outsider being allowed to say a word to the
principal. This is to prevent the man from be
coming confused and losing his bead, as he
would be almost sure to do if he had three or
four people all trying to talk to blm and advise
him when he was in biS corner.
The other second should make it his business
to look out for the chair, having it out of the
ring as soon as possible after his man leaves it
and having it back there ready for his man
whenever it is required. The bottle bolder
should stay ontslde of tbe ring all the time, and
at no time allow the bottles to get out of his
sight. It is his duty to watch the bottles and
not tbe fight, and it be has tbe interests or bis
man strictly at heart, he will do this, as it is
often very easy for an evil-minded person to
drop a little of something into one of tbe bot
tles, and this would In all likelihood lose the
fight, as the principal would soon be affected
by it.
The Advice That Is Needed.
Tho advising second should never, while the
fight is in progress; takes bis eyes off his prin
cipal's opponent, so as to see that he does not
commit any fouls, without their being seen and
claimed. Of course, not being fighting himself
be can see all tbe weak points in hs man's ad
versarv and should instruct his principal to tbe
best of his ability, as to bow to get to his man,
the openings to take advantage of, and all tbe
many other little points which be would be
sure to see quicker tban bis man. and which, if
taken advantage of immediately, would per
haps do everything towards making his man
win the battle. Of coursn it is imperative tbat
the advising second should be an experienced
man, not necessarily an experiencediboxer, but
an experienced second.
At the call of time at the commencement of
every ronnd, 'both of the seconds should put
tbeir hands under their man's arras and lift
blm bodily out of his chair onto bis feet. Tbis
should of course be done gently and without
any jerk. It saves the principal the exertion of
getting up. and although you may think tbat is
a very small bit of exertion, still everything
helps In a battle and a man needs all the
strength there Is In him while he is in front of
his opponent, and in a lone rteht even these lit
tle things will help a good deal.
Needs Plenty of Air.
When your man is resting between the rounds
be careful never to get yonr hands near bis
mouth or nostrils so tbat any air will be shut
off from him. Give him every possible chanoo
to breath long, full breaths, and if he does not
take these long, full breaths instruct bim to do
so while in his coiner and also to do so at every
opportunity while be Is in tho ring, and be will
find lots of chances when either be or bis oppo
nent are breaking ground. It is always advis
able not to sponge your man off while he is per
spiring very freely, as a good sweat will do him
good, as it freshens a man up and makes him
feel more like wotking.
After a contest tbe best thing a second can do
is to at once take his man to a Turkish bath,
where be can bave a good hot sweat and a hard
robbing. This will do much to prevent him
from being sore and bis flesh from becoming
black and blue where he bas been hit. He
should be kept from all draughts, cold winds
ahd from liquor of all kinds. If it is in tbe
power of the second he should alto keep his
man out of bad company, as many of the best
athletes who ever lived have gone to an early
grave from these two last named causes. When
you find one of these men who can and has re
sisted all temptations, you will always find him
at or near the top of his class, no matter what
his line of athletics may be.
Robert Fitzsimmons.
CURBING -THE CURRENT.
Interesting Facts Given in tho Beport of
the Bureau of Electricity Electric Street
Ball ways Are Safe Another Man Needed
to Look After This Branch.
Superintendent Morris; Mead, of the Bu
reau of Electricity, yesterday made his an
nual report to the Chief of the Department
of Public Safety. It treats of all the points
in relation to the workings of the fire and
police telegraph system and electric road
wires.
He prefaces the report with the improve
ments tbat have been made within the last
year by stating that he has classified and re
duced to practical use the best ideas devel
oped in modern electrical investigation, ap
plicable, to. the city's particular purposes.
The report' goes on to state that a great
saving has been made, in the cost of battery
maintenance by the introduction of in
sulated copper wire in the place of the old
iron wires. He also states that the old style
fire alarm boxes have been substituted with
those of more modern design, and containing
machinery more in harmony with modern
necessities.
In speaking of the police and fire tele
graph lines, Mr. Mead says the present sys
tem stands at tne head of any in the country,
and now that the new switchboard, key and
relayboards are in place and in working or
der,' the Pittsburg .fire alarm office is without
a peer.
Mr. Mead calls attention to the rapid de
velopment in electric roads, and says tbey
can be made perfectly safe from any liabili
ty oi injury to manor beast. He recom
mends that trolley wires should be carefully
insulated from the span wires, and thus
loose wires might fall upon spun wires aud
remain there with a reasonable amount of
security until repaired. This would also
greatly decrease the liability of support
poles becoming charged. There is then a
double safeguard, as we have both the top of
the pole insulated from its body and the
span wire insulated from the trolleys. The
greatest amount of security possible should
be had in this direction. , Tbeu again the
electro motive force should be kept within
a reasonable limit, say uot to exceed about
660 volts.
' As much of the superintendent's time is
taken up with the inspection of the details
of the city work, he suggests the establish
ment of a system of testing and inspection
such as usually comes under the bead of
electrical laboratory work; that an inspector
of electrical railroads be employed, a man
of experience in this line, and who could,
in addition, measure lamp and candle
power accurately, and be capable of inspect
ing insulations of all kinds, whether by re
flecting galvanometers, by induction coils
or' proper acid tests, and at tbe same time
understand Bridge and Bheostat measure
ments. These all have their utilities in a
large city service. There is work sufficient
for such a person, especially as three or four
more electric roads will be operated during
the coming season.
DABBS. the -pbC-Urgrapher, Trill soon in
troduce some new styles, one of which is
permanent photographs on china.
Special remnant and clearance sale of
drygoods and -carpets, beginning to-morrow
and continuing the balance ol week, at J.
H. Knnkel &Bro.'s,1347 and 1349 Penu
avenue. Bead tbe startling prices we have
made in another column. Two squares eatt
of Union depot.
""FCKNrrrjKE packed, hauled and stored.
v HjUJCSH&KEKNAjf, 33 "Water street
Jr- - r - ' .
SUNDAY -EESKTTARY
AFTER THOiq SALE.
A Besume of the Ar,t .Events of New
Tork by Mr. John . Bealty.
POINTS ON THE SENEY PICTURES.
The Water Color Exhibition Fats Gotham's
Jaatesto the Test. 1
COLLECTION OF HE. AAEON HBALT
reonmsFONDKNex or thx oisfatcb.i
New Yobk, Feb. 13. The great art
event of the past week in New York, and by
reflex throughout! the world, was the sale of
the 307 important paiotings gathered to
gether within the past four or five years by
George I. Seney. For a week or more the
fine galleries controlled by the American
Art Association, and in which these works
were displayed, were crowded day and uight
with art lovers and dealers from almost
every important city in the United States,
Canada and Europe.
Not in many years at least has so favora
ble an opportunity been offered to carefully
study, to fully appreciate and to satis
factorily measure the merits of prominent
painters as was offered. Nine or ten of the most
important pictures by Carot, ranged side by
side on the wall, for instance, offered an oppor
tunity not often enjoyed to analyze and place
in order of importance this artist's works. This
advantage for study, great as it was, was in
creased a hundredfold by the juxtaposition of a
dozen of tbe most important works by Daub
Ignv on one side and about the same number
ofTroyon on the other. Many of the painters'
works were arranged thus, in groups, and tbe
advantage to the student was very great, Nine
Important canvases by the American painter,
Inness, weie thus arranged, and these were
among tbe strongest landscapes in tbe collec
tion. Indeed, American works played an im
portant part ini tbe exbbition and sale and the
important pictures brought high pncei
From a Financial Standpoint.
Art dealers bonght tbem with avidity, doubt
less on the principle that there is a larger mar
gin for increase in value on good American art
tban there is on foreign works which have
about reached tbe highest limit of value. A
strong landscape by Iunes, for Instance, may
be as valuable from an artistic standpoint as
the work of one of the Barbizon painters, but
the very rarity of tho Barbizon painter's
works, because of his death and tbe conse
quent withholding of his pictures, adds a com
mercial value which arises altogether outside
artistic considerations.
Meissonier's naintinzs are neither better nor
worse tban tbey were a month ago, but the'
death or toe painter ten days ago auuea some
wbattotbe commercial value of his works.
Tbis is not unreasona-ble. Jielssonier cannot
paiat more pictures and the man who owns a
canvas by bun deslrers to keep it!
The total amount realized by tbe sale was
something orer 5600,000 an average of over
82,000 for each picture. One thing is made
manifest by a great sale sucb as was tbis one.
Good paintings possess an intrinsic commercial
value, and when judiciously purchased repre
sent a safe investment, from a purely business
standpoint. It is very certain that Mr. beney
made money on bis collection. Another thing
is certain the attraction of almost universal
attention to the beauty and value of art works
br a creat sale has a stimulating effect upon
the national art movemont and is in every v a"
benenci.iL A real art patron can do no nig er
service than to gather and then scatter aval
able collection of paintings.
Mr. Aaron Healy's Collection.
Another important collection of pain tin -3
tho collection of Mr. Aaron Healy was .un
ited last week In the Fifth Avenu .rt Gal
ery. These are also to be offered at public sale.
In this collection are a number of important
works by Corot, others by Daubigny, Knaus,
Gerome, Bougereau. Diaz and Fromentin. Van
Marck is represented by three canvases, one
of them entitled "Normandy Bull," which is es
pecially strong. Tbe Gerome picture is en
titled "Treading out Wheat In Egypt." and
represents oxen with eyes covered treading the
wheat which lies on the ground in a circle. One
of Bonsseau's works is entitled "Springtime,
near Barbizon," and is much lighter in color
than tbo great majority of little works by this
painter.
The Water Color Exhibition.
A third exhibition, now in New York, is the
Water Color Society exhibition at the
Academy building, on Twenty-third street.
Great crowds visit the galleries dally, and tbe
dear ladies go into ecstacies over the sweet,
dainty, little pictures. They flatter and bnzs
like so many bees over a honey pot, and the
animated conversation which floats through
the cbarmine galleries Is punctuated with de
licious exclamations of surprise and delight.
Great gunsl how they do chatter. What they
don't know about "quality," "harmony,"
"breadth." "sentiment" and"faandling" is surely
not worth knowing. If one could only remain
here a long time it wonld be a liberal educa
tion In art. It might be a little confusing to
the intellect to hear a group praising a little
water color representing two mice, with their
little family of eight wee mice, all playing in a
coil of rope, and entitled "Is Marriage a Fail
ure." Hull, one could get used to this kind of
aesthetic culture. The bracing sea air of New
York would help out amazingly.
Good Pictures Few but Fine.
In the collection are a lew charming works.
Fanny Moran is represented by some clever
things; Beinhart by a strong ngnre study. The
good pictures are not many, but they are de
cidedly meritorious.
In the etching department mnch fine work is
shown. In fact tbe etchings are decidedly'su
perlor. In our ad vanced state of civilization it
is considered so much more desirable to own
an atrociously bad painting "done by band"
than a superb proof taken from a plate, that
many of the paintings are marked "sold," wbilo
the proofs remain unmarked. If we go on be
ing civilized, we will ultimately reach a point
where each man will wane an original Shake
speare "done by hand." J. W. B,
LATE NEWS IN BRIEF.
France bas formally accepted the World's
Fair invitation.
Smallpox bas broken ont In the Zlennonlte
colonies in Marion county. Kan.
Tbe offlce of Solicitor General of the
Wnrla's Fair bas been created, and will bo filled
by Ben Butterwortb.
A. series of international congresses, com
prising all sorts of social and intellectual move
ments, is being arranged for in connection with
tbe World's Fair.,
Spelman, tho alleged Peoria mail robber,
escaped Friday night from a train running 30
miles an hour. The accompanying officer
trusted his prisoner too implicitly.
it has transpired that Banker Kdgerton. of
Creston, la., who committed suicide, did so be
cause his bank is in difficulties. The institution,
however, is supposed to be solvent.
Tbe Wisconsin Central unearned land grant
will be open for settlement on the 23d. Tbe
settlers intend to flght for priur rights against
later claimants. Bloodshed is f eired.j
A band of Mexicans raided a ranch near
Marfa. Tex., oivned by a Mexican, killing a boy
and wounding the proprietor. One of the at
tacking party was also shot," A feeling of ap
prehension prevails among other ranchmen.
Captain Harry Wessels, of the Third Cav
alry, will be conrt-mtrtialed at San Antonio,
Tex., for insubordination and unbecoming lan
guage. Tbe trouble originated in a quarrel
with General Stanley, bis commanding officer.
Little Mand Davis, who was kidnaped from
ber home in Gresham, Wis., six years ago, has
been found with a family named Campbell in
Chicago. After being stolen she was compelled
to beg and steal, and was afterward deserted.
Sbe was finally adopted by Mrs. Campbell, a
charitably-disposed woman.
The Ayer Bank Will Besume.
Atee, Mass., Feb. 14. The First Na.
tional Bank, which has been closed pending
an examination of the affairs of the ab
sconding cashier, Spaulding, will resume
business Monday.
HOTEL
BON AIR,
STJMMEEVHLE HEIGHTS,
This new and elegant hotel -will open on
December SOth, under the saine "manage
ment as last season. Electric cars trill
transfer passengers nnd baggage direct
from tho depot to the hotel on arrival of
. wrnnr itn. .
' For full particulars and Illustrated book 4
tb diagram, or rooms, aauressu. A.a-in-jey.
Bote Imperial, New Tork City, until
fO. MMt, t ttaa tat at Aagmf,
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1HE XJBfifiAL'fl MASiPfisiSTT
X-aurler, Leader of the Canadian Oppo
sition, Outlines the Party Policy.
Tobonxo, Feb. 14. Hon. Mr. Laurier,
the leader of the opposition, has Issued an
address to.tbe electors of the country. It is
a reply toBir John Macdooald's appeal, as
well as an'exposition of the Liberal policy.
The objections raised to unrestricted trade
with tbe TJnijed States are briefly but ef
fectually answered.
The broad distinction between tbe two
platforms is this: That while the Govern
ment wishes to maintain the National policy
and oflers, as a sod to the farmers, to nego
tiate for a natural products reciprocity
which it knows it cannot get, the Liberal
party, in order to secure reciprocity In
natn'ral products and enlarge tbe trade of
the country, is willing to propose a treaty
embracing manufactured articles as well.
Mr. Laurier deals with other issues, includ
ing the dissolution of Parliament in the
face of the promise expressed or implied
that voters' lists should be revised before a
general election was held, aud arraigns tbe
National policy as a failure and 'a frand,
which farmers and artisans alike should
condemn.
Ladies: Don't fail to attend Gusky's
freat shirt sale all this week. In all your
argain hunting you never saw like values
given by any bouse, in lour lots from 36
cents to'69 cents and worth from SI to $2 SO.
It's a great snap. GOSKT'3.
At a third and a half real value are
those shirts Gusky's will offer all this week.
A thousand dozen in all. Bnt don't wait
till Friday, for they will be apt to move
quickly. gusky's.
AMUSEMT ADVERTISE
MENTS usually appearing on
this page will be found to
day on the Fourteenth page.
no2117-
SUPERFLUOUS Hi
OS THE FEMALE FACE,
On the upper lip. chin.
eheeks, throat, fore
bead, between tbe eye-
urows; aiso nair on
men's cheeks above
tbe beard line de
stroyed'f oreve.- by the
ELECTRIC NEEDLE
OPERATION
By Dr. J. VanDyck,
602 Penn av., Pitts
burg; hours, 9 A. jr. to
8 P. M.; Sundays, 9 to
4. Book free.
Skin Diseases.
The human family
are subject to nearly
'JU0 skin diseases.about
100 of wbich are common to tbis country. No
class of diseases are more distressing, annovinz
and humiliating to the sufferer tbau skin dis
eases, and none are less understood by family
physicians. They are so numerous, so different
in their conditions and symptoms, that in order
to understand them thoroughly and treat them
intelligently and successfully it is necessary for
a physician to make their care, management
and treatment a specialty. Tbis Dr. VanDyck
has done for years. He has studied, analyzed
and treated every form of rash, humor, erup
tion, blood and skin disease in existence, until
be bas arrived at almost perfection in tbeir
treatment. He has treated tbe skin for over 20
yairsrwas tbe first physician in tbis country to
make the treatment of tbe skiu a specialty. He
umbers among his patients many of our most
romlnonl families.
Remember this, tbe care, management and
treatment of the skin, complexion and hair is
of tbe greatest importance in tbe health, com
fort and happiness of every one, and we should
always endeavor to obtain the best possible
skill, and should consult the specialist with tbe
utmost freedom. Dr. VanDyck bas a national
reputation for bis skill in the practice of
dermatology
(SKIN DISEASES.)
Acne In this disease white or red inflamed
pimples appear on forehead, cheeks and nose,
is often associated with an oily condition of the
skin, affects both sexes between tbe ages of 15
and 30, is a very unsightly facial blemish.
Comedones In tnls affection black specks
fill the pores of the skin, seen mostly on tho
cheeks, nose, forehead and ears, is often asso
ciated with acne, affects both sexes.
Lives Spots Are dark brownish, dirty,
muddy-looking spots in the cheeks, forehead,
neck and around the mouth; the neck and
mouth often looking as if skin were scaled,
affecting ladles mostly.
Bed Nose Nothing is more suggestive to
the public than a chronic red nose; many a
man and woman of the most abstemious
habits are compelled to carry tbe perceptible
sign of conviviality; thenosebecomesred upon
the least exposure to beat or cold, which in
time becomes chronic red In many advanced
cases a network of capillaries and veins ap
pear. If you have tbo aljore or any disease or blem
ish of the skin, complexion and hair, consult
Dr. VanDyck at once. Patients who cannot
call can be treated by letter. Advice free;
terms reasonable. Special terms this month.
Call or address DR. J. VANDYCK,
602 Penn av.. Pittsburg.
Hours 9 A. Jf. to 8 P. Jr.: Sundays, 9 to 4.
Note In future editions of this paper Dr.
VanDyck will publish symptoms of every
known skin disease common to this country.
Nervous prostration, nervons debility, vital
weakness, anv form of headache, pain, neural
gia, epilepsy (falling Bickncss), paralysis, gour,
rheumatism, enlarged, painful, swollen and de
formed joints successfully treated by electric
ity by Dr. VanDyck. If you or any of your
family are afflicted by any condition above men
tioned consult Dr. VANDYCK at once. Offlce
602 Penn av., Pittsbnrg.
Hours 9 A. K. to 8 P. M. Sundays 9 to 4.
Special rates this month. Rates ver reason
able. Iel4-ssu
CONTINUED TESTIMONY.
A WEIXiKNOWN AlLEOHENT LADY TESTI
FIES to the Great Benefit Derived
Fkoji Dr. Btebs' Method or Treatment.
Among her many associates in Allegheny and
Pittsbnrg no one is more favorably known or
better liked than IVIissAnnin Lazarns. Natu
rally of a bright and happy disposition, sbe dis
penses happiness and sunshine wherever sbe
goes. Her friends all delight In welcoming
her, especially when suffering with a fit of the
"blues," for as soon as she comes In the door,
the "blues" fly out of the window.
In conversation lately with a friend. Miss
Lazarus confided tho fact tbat a great deal of
her vivacity during the past few years had
been assumed or forced, however, as sbe bad
been suffering with catarrhal and dyspeptic
troubles, with all their attending train of dis
tressing symptoms, such as pain over tbo eyes,
ringing in the ears, dryness of tbe throat, which
keep up a constant tickling and desire to clear
It. distress after oating and a feeling of general
lassitude and incapacity for work.
JdUs Annie Lazarus, 1BZ Federaltu, Allegheny.
.Now, bappilr however, thanks to the sklifnl
treatment of Dr. Bvers, whom she will never
lorcet, all these distressing symptoms bave
been relieved, and she is once more herold self.
She advises all ber Jri-mrls similarlr afflicted to
seek the services of Dr. Byers, as his terms are
moderate and treatment efficacious. A talk
with the crowds of patients who dally and
nightly throng bi3 offl.es will convince anyobe
of the great orl: be is doing and the kindly
feeling in which he is held by them. '
TREATMENT $5 A ilONTII.
Dr. Byers treats all cases at the uniform fee
of S5 a month, medicine Included. He has de
vised an Instrument by which patients beiogat
a distance can use bis "Antiseptic Spray Treat
ment" at home, though he advises "weeklr
visits to bis offlce for personal treatment when
at., all possible Offlce 421, Penn av.j., Estab
lished 1SS3. Specialties, catarrh, all nervous,
blood and skin diseases, ail chroute 'diseases.
Hours. 9 till 4, 7 till 8. Sundays t4 all beg.
ys, foresees eaiyi Mmm-,
NEW ADVEBTliEittN'I'Si.
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Shoes, -whioh bas attracted so muoh attention, -will, continue two -weeks
longer by adding- over 3,000 more pairs. At 82 18 and 83 90 we offer
two no-wf Barjrain Sales from our Reserve Wholesale Stookthat'wiirat
tract buyers from every quarter.
ENLARGED AND EXTENDED.
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Our Reserve Stock Now at Your Disposal.
$2 75, $3 00 and $3 50 Shoes at $2 18.
$4 00, $4 50 and $5 00 Shoes at $2 90.
$5 00, $6 00 and $7 00 Shoes at $3 90.
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spring heels, Common Sense, Opera, Spanish Arch, New York or Phil
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reduced from 82 76, 83 and 83 60 to $2 18.
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hand-turns, welts and flexible sewed, single or double soles; fine patent
leather, button or lace, cloth tops or Dongola kid tops, tipped or plain;
AAA to EBr every size and width to fit perfectly, were 84, 84 60 and
cjonow oniy v? itu.
$3 90 SPECIAL OFFER-S3 90.
70O pairs Ladies' Finest Kid Shoes, were 85, 86 and 87, now only j
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est hand-made goods, latest styles and choicest selections; all sizes, all
widths; no reserve, as many pair as you desire,
BUT TWO WEEKS ONLY.
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378 pairs Men's English Grain Bals. and Creedmore Waterproof, re
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duced from 84, 8-4 60 and 85, now $2 90. Very elegant goods, all sizes
$3 90 SPECIAL OFFER $3 90.
MEN'S 85 OO, 86 OO AND 87 OO SHOES ONLY 83 90 PER PAIR.
480 pair French Calf, hand-made, 83 90,
375 pair Imported Cordovan Shoes,S3 90,
390 pair Genuine Kangaroo "Welts, 83 90,
287 pair Finest Patent Leather, 83 90.
Gentlemen, these are speoial prices and average over 40 per oent
reductions. They can't be duplicated and will only remain with U3 a
short time. All clean, fresh, late-style goods, fully warranted, with
privilege to exchange or money refunded. Every size and width.
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MAMMOTH SHOE STORES,
406; 408, 410 lBA!JNsf NEW RETAIL,
MARKET STREET. stores. 433 WOOD ST.
Wholesale Store, 515 Wood Street.
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We have last week secured 071 most favorable terms the
balance of the stock of two of the leading shirt manufacttirers
of New York City, consisting of nearly 1,000 dozen of shirts,
and we shall all this week offer almost the entire quantity in.
four differeiit lots.
LOT 1.
18 dozen oj fine American
Percale Shirts, two collars,
detached cuffs, regular re
tail price $1. You can buy
them as long as they last for
36 cents.
LOT 9.
156 dozen of finest quality
French Percale Shirts. Ma
terial and patterns such as
are rarely seen outside of the
finest custom made shirt.
Regular retail price would
be $2 0. Choice of these
while they last '6'p cents.
Here's an opportunity 'in
manvxases it is hist one-third
pare a candle to an electric light
tn otirts to tus -utaicaiess ojjenng. j- v gcjmi- lanut we
advertise it you come autck enough, but you must be spry, jot.
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LOT 2.
214 dozett of fine imported
French Percale Shirts of
latest Spring patterns, two
collars and detached cuffs.
Regular retail fyrice $1 25
to $1 0. Our grand sale
price $Q cents each or $3 50
for half dozen.
LOT 4.
SPECIAL FOR SIX DAIS OSLY
265 dozen of White Shirts,
unlaundered, fine linen
bos'oms,cuffs and collar bands;
reinforced front and back,
stays and felled seams
throughout; good valueCat
75 ce?its. For this week, only
42c, or $2 50 half dozen..
Shirts we never equaled In
of actual value. As well com
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