SPORTINGCOPYKIUHT, 1894. BY THB SPOBTIN3 LIFE PUB. OO. ENTERED AT PHILA. P. O. AS SECOND CLASS MATTEB. L VOLUME 22, NO. 24. PHILADELPHIA, PA., MARCH 10, 1894. PRICE, TEN CENTS.
Association of Professional Base'Ball The opening championship game in Clubs: Toledo will be attended by all the THE ADDITIONAL 1884 CONTRACTS. ama- SPORTING LIFE. A NUTMEG tuer teams in the city, in uniform, and With Cleveland ,!. LEAGUE. PASSING AWAY. A SCANDAL A WEEKLY JOURNAL, K. Virtue, Wil all Northwestern Ohio will be repre WAVE. liam Kwiug, P. Tebeau, J. McGarr, sented, to see the initial bow of the Devoted to George Cuppy and John O'Connor. RIGHT ODTLOOK Toledo boys. President Ban Johnson, With Brooklyn D. W. FOR A COMECTI- TWO BASE BALL CELEBRITIES VIC ACK SNEED DESERTS HIS WIFE BASE BALL, BICYCLING Daub, Thomas of the Western League, will also be in AND P. Kinslow, Kdward F. Stein and CDT STATE attendance. GENERAL SPORTS AND George Treadway. LEAGDE. TIMS OF CONSUMPTION. ./n the last shoot of the Ottawa River FOR A YOUNG GIRL. PASTIMES. AVith Louisville Tim O'Rourke. Gun Club, Fred Smith, Toledo's former With Boston W. M. Nash. pitcher tied the celebrated Dr. Gates- With Chicago Adrian C. Anson and he Movement to Organize in Experi The Widow ol the Famous Silver man for first money in a splendid cou- Captain Tebean, of Published by W. S. Camp. test. Cleveland, Falls With New York L. S. German, W. enced and Able Hands An Flint, _ _^___ F. w. DYAB. THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO. B. Fuller and J. Meekin. Excel and the Noted Lett-Handed Into the Hands of Philistines, and Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A. With St. Louis Perry W. Werden. ANGRY ST. PAUL.. HEX-EASED. lent Circuit to be Made at a Meeting Pitcher, Micky Jones, on Their to Protect a Friend is Bled to By New York M. Baldwin and J. Barncs Charged With Throwing the FRANCIS C. RICHTER , Editors. Milligan. to be Held Soon. Death Beds. Saintly City Down. the Tnne ol $250. FRANK A. EGAN ' By Washington Jouett MeOkin. Anent Mr. Barnes' statement that ho had done all possible to get St. Paul It now looks as if a Connecticut State Chicago, 111., March 7. Ball lovers Columbus, O., March G. The wife of CONTENTS: SULLIVAN SPEAKS HIS PIECE. league will surely into the Western League, a reporter be organized within vcrywhore will regret to learn that Mrs. has made some few inquiries ack Sneed, the well-known base ball Base Ball New*...... Pastes 1 to s le next few weeks. Charles Daniels, Dell Flint, widow of the which The Jovial Ted Thinks Atlanta great catcher, seem to show a very different state of (layer, who has been engaged in tho Bicycling News ...... Pages 3 to 8 Has a IB veteran ex-umpire, who is an appli- Silver Flint, is about to follow her late icket-scalping business in this city siuco Billiards, Winner. affairs, and that the gentleman named Foot Hull, Trigger, aut for a position on the official staff Hisbaml to the grave. She is slowly has caving the diamond, is looking anxions- Athletic, Bluff, Kennel, Etc. Page 8 Atlanta, Ga., March f umpires of the proven himself unfriendly to the G. Manager Ted National League and lut surely dying of consumption. She city of his adoption. y for her husband, who has mysterious- Sullivan was seen yesterday and was merican Association, has been working ins been failing ever since Mr. Flint's y disappeared, taking STIBSCKJPXION Actuated by a spirit of hostility to St. with him her dia KATES: interviewed on the Atlanta team for the tie scheme up for some time by visiting death, and now all hope is gone. Her monds, valued at $2000, and a sum of One Tear...... 84.00 coming season, lie different Paul, and believing he could compel the what he thought of the newspaper offices througli- physician, Dr. Mercer, tells her that her lovers iiouey secured by selling some valuable Six Months...... _. 2.25 prospects of the league and the .outlook ut the State and getting them interest- one chance is a complete of base ball in this city to pa change of tronize his games in Minneapolis and at jictures belonging to her. Miss Alice Three Months...... l.»6 for the season. In regard' to his team, d in the matter. Among the chief pro climate. This chance the unfortunate Shipley, a young girl whom Sneed has Single Copy...... 10c. ho began in this way: moters of the Connecticut woman is White Bear, John S. Barues has will State League unable to avail herself of, fully lad in his employ for some time, and PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. "I never liked to be considered n re Thomas York, the ex-professional owing to her straitened circumstances. sold out St. Paul. In the star chamber meetings of his self-constituted vith whom he made a quiet trip to Foreign Postage, 81.04 Extra per Annum. blower, but I will say that I have a layer and manager, who was one of Mrs. Flint has may friends, who will xniUrille a year ago, causing a scandal, number of old, seasoned players, filled lie principal organizers be pained to learn of her committee held at Chicago and Indian of the New York serious ill apolis he las also disappeared, and Mrs. Sneed DISTRIBUTION: in with young men that have reputa ml Pennsylvania League, and who so ness and painful predicament, and these, shut out all attempts to get tions into the League. No uinks they have eloped. SPORTING LIFE to be the very best in their respec uccessfully managed the Albany Club as well as the Chicago Club, ought to one authorized is the only tive positions in the leagues they have his satellite Vanderbeck to represent De weekly paper (to our nd developed such noted players as make a practical demonstration of their Captain Tebeau Bled. knowledge) played in. They are unknown, of course, regard troit at these meetings, yet we find a requiring a perfecting press .Jeorge S. Davis, now of the Ne\y York for the widow of the greatest Cleveland, O., March 5. Manager and nine to the general base ball public, but it earn; W. F. Dahleu, of the Chicagos, catcher that ever wore a Chicago uni full list of players submitted by Barnes hours, at a speed of 10,000 per must be remembered every great player and named for that 'atsy Tebeau was made the victim of nd others; Jackson J. and Stephen A. form. city with Vander i blackmailing hour, to complete an edition. This in America was unknown at one time. beck in charge. Certainly uo one in De scheme here Friday night Jrady, J. O. Gorman, H. H. Lhirant and o the extent of $250. On Thursday af- is not a claim of 90,000 circulation, but 1 went to the expense and care of going thors. Messrs. York, Brady and Micky Jones Also Dying. troit knew anything of it. around tho country and' finding out the Du- ernooii a friend of Tebeau's went out it is a claim and demonstration that the ant will probably be the committee that Hamilton, Out., March (i. Mickey And Mr. A. Poupney, of St. Paul, ability of those men before I would sign was told by Barnes that he (Poupney) 'or a time, visited several abodes of tha circulation of THE SPORTING LIFE is them vill soon make a tour of the cities of Tones, the well-known south-paw pitcher, Jeini-ruonde, imbibed freely of wine, and on mere heareay. I will get them to 'onnecticut for need not be at the Indianapolis meetings, by far larger than any weekly published gether here in time to mould them into the purpose of forming lies at his home in this city a victim of jecame gloriously inebriated. Captain lubs and having them send delegates consumption, and his as there would he no trouble about St. and almost equals the largest monthly a team that will give the patrons of the physician says he Paul going in L'ebeau was informed that his friend o a meeting which will be called at an cannot survive this month. It is an old all right. The compara vas at on a monthly basis. The papers are game in Atlanta no cause for complaint tively insignificant town of Sioux City the notorious resort kept by a as far as hustling to win is concerned. arly date. It is now believed that the saying that troubles never come singly, voman named Nettie Strong, on Lake shipped by express as fast as printed and jircuit of the Connecticut State League and to add to Mickey's was admitted instead to make up the The players I have so far engaged are: misfortune his eight. The street, and was in a helpless condition, any and all news stands in the following vi'l be made up from the following cit infant son died last Friday morning and cities now forming this de uid Kissinger, Conovcr and Harry Keenan, lectable Barnes League are as follows: liable to be robbed. Pat at once cities or localities should have the paper pitchers; Cook, Jones and Gager, catch es: Hartford, New London, Norwich, his wife is very ill. Jones was most fav lastencd to the place. He found his on sale the day specified opposite ers; Kyan, New Haven, Bridgeport, New Britain, orably known here as an honest and Milwaukee, Detroit, Kansas City, Indi to each Burke, Lewe, Holohan, Ash- anapolis, Minneapolis, Sioux 'ricud there stretched upon a couch, the locality: crbeck and Blake. Asherbcck and Blake Danbury, Meriden. Waterbury, Winston hard working player in all games he City, Grand proprietress and an inmate seated be are outtielders, Hyan, nd Ansonia, all of which are good base participated in. His strategic left-handed Hapids and Toledo. side New York City...... Saturday A. M. first base; Lewe, Doubtless Barnes argued him. Tebeau aroused the young Biooklyn, N. Y...... Saturday A. M. third or short; Burke, third or short, >all cities, and the people are very en- lelivery won many a game for his side. that he man, aud attempted to take him from Troy, N. Y...... Saturday A. M. and Holohan, second." hnsiastic over the prospects of a State Years ago he proved an able catcher would get the St. Paul custom anyway, :he joint. as it is but a ten-cent The inmates interfered, and Buffalo, N. Y...... Saturday A. M. THF: LEAUUK ALL RIGHT. ->ague. It is said that the Connecticut and first bnseman. Mickey's many fare to his n a violent mar.ner attempted to pre Albany, N. Y...... Saturday A. M. "Mr. Sullivan, what do you think State Lengue will not be under the pro- grounds, in Minneapolis and but little Boston, Mass...... Saturday A. of friends will hear with the deepest re vent Tebeau from taking the intoxicated M. the league?'" cetion of the national agreement, thoro- gret of his sad and serious illness. more to White Bear lake, where games :nan Springfield, Mass...... Saturday A. M. will be played away. A row ensued, and Friday- Providence, R. I...... Saturday A. M. "1 think it was never better as far >y saving the $"><){) necessary to pay for on Sunday. But it seems evening a special constable arrested the Montreal, Can...... Saturday A. M. as tin; men at the head of it are con hat privilege. Then, with a small sal to the "Daily News" that all St. Paul jail GKANDRAPIDS FIRM. people should player, and brought him to the Lake Toronto, Can...... Saturday A. M. cerned. Mr. Nicklin is an excellent ary limit, the Connecticut State League keep away and teach this street dive. The woman claimed that Bal tlinore. Md...... Saturday A. >I. president, houkl base ball Ca>sar that his treachery is Washington, and is fearless in performing certainly be a success. Seductive Offers For the Franchise rebemi had kicked her, and struck the D. C...... Saturday A. M. his duties. Everybody left in the best The following managers are anxious well understood. St. Paul Daily News. New Orleans, La...... Saturday A. M. Refused The Team Made up, Etc. other in the face with his fist. The out Louisville, Ky...... Saturday A. M. of spirits and never before was a meet to enter teams: T. M. Freny, of Water- come of the affair was that Tebeau, in Erie, Pa...... Saturday A. M. ing more harmonious. They have good Miry, T. L. Heilly, of Meriden; Jackson Grand Hapids, March 5. St. Paul THE CASE OF MASSEY. order wants the Grand Kapids franchise to avoid the unsavory notoriety of Fittsburg, Pa...... Saturday A. SI. managers in all the cities. Campuu, Bra'dy. of Hartford; T. B. Shechan, r,f for i lawsuit, permitted himself to be bled Chicago, 111...... Saturday A. M. Beard, Graves, New " Britain, and the Western League and wants it badly. Reading Will Not Give up the Player Cleveland, O...... Saturday Stallings, Wells ami Mc- H. K. Durant, of for the amount named. The warrant A. M. Closkey are fair-minded men, and Ma- New Haven. Bridgeport lias not yet The local franchise is held by (Jeorge Even at the League's Order. Cincinnati, O...... Saturday A. M. Kllis, who will manage the team and run was then destroyed and the case dis St. Louis, Mo...... Saturday A. M. con will have one, also, that will give jeon invited, but will probably enter a Heading, Pa., March 7. Editor "Sporting missed at Tebeau's cost. Milwaukee. Wig...... Saturday A. SI. all the rest a rub." earn. A meeting for preliminary or it as a business venture. Last Tuesday Life:" A wrong is to be righted. The ac Detroit. Mlch...... Saturday A. SI. DON'T I,IKB THB SCHEDt'T.E. ganization will be held at Menden, he received a telegram from President tion of the Pennsylvania State League In Kansas City, Mo...... Slonday A. M. "Now, Mr. Sullivan, I want your March 14. Ponpenoy, of St. Paul, offering to reim annulling Massey's contract with Heading HANLON AND VOX PER AHE. |] St. Paul, Sfliin...... Saturday P. SI. opinion of tho schedule." burse him for all the money he has paid and directing him to sign with jgcruuton Denver, Col...... Mondar A. M. "Well, out, amounting to almost $1(KK), and to was unquestionably wrong. Mr. Witman The Baltimore Manager Now Becom Omaha, Neb...... Monday A. SI. since yon put it to me in that WRIGHT'S POSITION was not present at that meeting, as It San Francisco. way, I will fearlessly state it. to you. give him the management of the team ing Appreciated. Cal...... Tuesday P. M. and half the profits if he would transfer probably would have gone different or at Philadelphia. Pa...... Saturday A. M. As to the dates and general make-up Not Altogether a Sinecure or Value least a more satisfactory conclusion would During the recent League meeting Hnrrisbnrsr, Pa...... Saturday A. St. of the schedule, it pleased everybody, the franchise to St. Paul. This offer have been arrived at. Why Scranton per Chris Yon der Ahe offered $8000 bonus Non-nrk. N. 3...... Saturday A. SI. but the length of time or duration of less. was declined and the following day a sists in having the first baseman is easily for £Ionlon's stock in the Baltimore -Any one finding deJay in the delivery the schedule, frorrt the 10th of April While the office of Chief of Umpires second bid' was made, offering him $1000 understood. Without going into details Club, in order that Ned may take charge of THE SPORTING LIFE as per the to the las been created simply on account of in cash for the franchise. He answered this ball tosser will be one of the drawing of the St. Louis 20th of September, is wrong, and cards of the League this year. team. This was ridi above table will oblige the has always been wrong. larry Wright, it does not follow by any to-night by wire that the franchise is not That he is culed by a number of papers. BJt publishers Four months for sale. a Ural-class player and superior as a base by immediate notification. ball in the South is enough for the neans that it is not highly necessary. man and hitter is Manager Hanlon, upon his return to Efforts will The discipline of the corps of umpires THB TEAM ALIiKADY SIGNED. rot to be disputed. be made cheerfully at all times by the majority of cities. The 10th or llith of The club is now Scranton learned this last year, and as a Baltimore, confirmed the statement aa ast season could not well have boon complete except for a matter of fact so did Reading. publishers to overcome August should be enough, and to com third bascnuin, and Manager Ellis has And this follows: any delay or ob mence about the 20th or 2">th of April. vorse. With such a competent chief as is why both clubs want him. He is a It is true that Von der Ahe offered to struction in delivery. Mr. Wright, it would be str.inge indeed two on the string. He has the terms of tower of strength aud a most estimable buy my stock at those terms, but noth I will say, unhesitatingly and it ap both Callopy and Pinckney, late of the plies to myself f matters did not progress a great (leal young man. ing was said about my managing St. as well as others tiiat Louisvilles, and will close with either as » Your Heading correspondent would not Louis. I would not go there; I mean tj salaried managers should never legislate nore satisfactorily. At. the same time soon be so emphatic i great load will be taken as he likes. Detroit has given up If it were not that he stay here." for a League when the finances of the from the its claim to Spies and Manager Kllis now is acquainted with the more important Manager Hanlon denies having made league are concerned. I never before in shoulders of Secretary Young, a great facts of this dispute. Scranton's claim LEAGUE TEAMS. lai't of whose has his signature to a Grand Kapids a bet of $500 that the Baltimores would my life criticised my fellow-managers, time has been taken on contract. Long, rests on the fact tbat Mr. Witmau orally finish iccount the outfielder for whom allowed Massey to go at the meeting at ahead of the Cleveland Club in but I am including myself in the same of the trouble he has had with Baltimore paid' $500 last year, will not the championship race this season, but criticism. The long umpires. Scranton. I have already given Witman's LIST OF PLAYERS UNDER CONTRACT period may be all sign with Toledo, and Toledo offers to re statement of that occasion. There was no says he did make a small wager that right this year, as they have eight clubs President Von der Ahe took his time lease him to Grand Kapids they would n bringing nbout a meeting if desired. argeement drawn up or signed, but merely finish the season in the first, and the race may be exciting from with Harry If this deal goes through, Grand Uapids a conversation according to the coal ba division. ___ _ TO THE VARIOUS CLUBS. start to finish, as I think no city has the Wright, and it was generally agreed that will take Long and' let Detroit have ron's tale of woe. This is a very poor ex best of the others in the matter of play- je was served right. Sir. Wright ar- George on condition that they give up cuse, if true. I wrote Secretary Diddle- ABOUT LITTLE LEAGUES. ivcd in New York Sunday night, as di
and rightly, too, that Doyle Is a better Short stop Dahlen has re-signed with 28 and August 4, and In Brooklyn, May hlttter and thrower than Eddie, and is he Chicago Club for »1!400. He will eap- 19 and June 28, PITTSBURG PENCILLINGS. more of an aggressor. Burke will be re ain the team when Ansou is off. Baltimore Is so proud of its club that tained for emergency. Van Haltren will Says Von dor Ahe: "George Miller may It will have an appropriate opening when STILL, DISCUSSING UNCLE NICK cover centre field. Just let me say risht paptain the Browns, or we may yet make the New Yorks play there April 10. The now that Van will make some of our a deal to get a first class captain." Governor aud statf, the Mayor and city of YOUNG'S SCHEDULE. Pittsburg friends sick. Jake Stenzel Isn't There Is absolutely no truth in the re- ficials will be invited, aud it is proposed to In the game with Van Haltren, as Captain >urt that Memphis has withdrawn from boom the game as has not been done in Some Further Details of Pitcher Mc- Kerr's speculative friend will realize be that city for years. fore July 1. Van Haltren and Ward are he Southern League, or will do so. Nabb's Terrible Crime—Players Al warm friends. They were together iu the Manager J. W. Shumway would like to Mike Kelly .luring the week told Port ready Getting Into Form—Bils of Brooklyn Players' League team ,a;id when ave the address of Dauny Friend, Atlanta, land (Me.) reporters that he is walking ten Van found that he had to leave John he J2, and George Westlake, Mobile, 'VI2. miles daily for exercise; that he expects to Local Gossip and General News. was heartbroken. If I'm not mistaken, Pitcher Stockdale has withdrawn his play with Bostou; that New York Is greatly George will play ball for Ward this year nit against the Washington Club and re strengthened by the Farroll-Meakin deal, Pittsburg, March 6. Editor "Sporting that will eclipse all previous records. Mike igned with that club for next season. aud that New York made a mistake In re leasing Mark Baldwin. Jife:" Aside from MeNabb's murder Tiernan will again be found iu right Held. St. Louis cranks are mad clean through and suicide the pesky schedule was the He looks like a colt just now. and says t Chris Von der Ahe for uot securing Chris Von der Ahe may manage the >nse ball topic of the week iu Pitts he never was In better health. Hike evi Harry Wright to manage "der I'rowuu." Browns himself this seasou. He has come dently knows that he's got to hustle around to terms with and signed Pitcher Gleason. burg. The Monongahela League will be cora- As usual, from first glance of the after fly balls this year or take a seat ou >osed of only four clubs, viz.: Braddock, The boss declined Louisville's offer to trade the bench. IcKeesport, Wilmerding and Homestead. Weaver and O'Uourke for Frank Shugart, imo table, the local mangers fell Into STROXGEB ALL AROUND. one time short stop of the Pittsburgs. He raptures over it, but the moment they Taken as a whole, Ward will have a The I'ottsville Club, of the Pennsyl- uow suys he is satisfied with tho schedule, ookud over a few jumps they quieted heavier hitting team than last year, and ania League, is in need of pitchers Ad- after studying It carefully. ress Mauuger John T. Smith, Bi'Ulol, down. Flaw finding was in order then, also better base runners. With Ward, 'a. Captain Anson visited the New York and they went at it with a vengeance. Davis, Van Haltreu, Tiernan, Stafford, Stock Exchar.ge after the League meeting, President Kerr sat in the headquarters Doyle aud Farrell to do the scampering, I The Louisville players are to report and was git-feted witli n fusillade of sec-king to save money, but only sticking think some of the catchers will become .larch 20, and the Chicago players have oranges. The old man didn't retreat, lint :his afternoon, and told the writer that to a re&clution not to deviate from a course cross-eyed before next fall. The outfield Ikewlse been requested to report ou that caught fruit enough to bulge out his IB was once more gazing over tho tbat had been mapped out. Barnie in has been strengthened 50 per cent. The date. schedule last night, and he found many IN THE METROPOLIS. stanced the lavish expenditure by the slub pockets. He rather enjoyed the novel re Infield is about tbe same. The pitching Ex-player William T. Rlley, formerly ception given him by the brokers, the >ad dates. "Again I observe," said last year to substantiate his claim. corps is 50 per eeut. stronger than a year f Williamsport and Wilkesbarrc, is au ap- ie, "that Ned Hanlon's Club must jump A SOOTHSAYER'S PREDICTION. majority of whom are ball cranks. ago and so is the catching department. ilicaut for an Eastern League umpire- A St. Louis faith doctor has kindly in from Cincinnati to Baltimore, play us THE RIVAL BASE BALL TEAMS Danny R'chardsou is still Dan Richnrd- Iu other words, the team will begin the ship. sou, the clothing salesman. Do you want seasou fully equipped in every depart- formed the Governor of Kansas that "the :hree games, and then hustle clear to me to say that there are no new develop meut. For the first lime since 1888. perfect trumpet will sound on Thursday, March Hi, Louis." "Those games could be ments in his case? It's an Irksome task, larmony and good will prtvailed lu the 1800, at 3 o'clock P. M." Without irrever transferred here very nicely," suggested SHAPING DP. NOTES AND COMMENT. 'Cagne at its recent meeting ID New- ence, but with firmness we must be allowed but there is nothing exceptionally recent. Several good sized bets have been laid York. a by-standcr. President Kerr acquiesc However, a soothsayer in thla vicinity, n the Stock Exchange that New York to doubt the accuracy of this time table. ed. Baltimore cau, therefore, look for who reads the cards and talks to the plan beats Boston out. "We are the people," Jim Mutrle's old It cannot be that the world will come to overtures about a transfer. ets, declares that D. Uichavdson will play war cry, has been revived in New York an end so near to the beginning of the base The New York and Brooklyn Teams Foutz, Hanlon, Anson and Ward think ball seasou. LOOIB SHOCKED THEM. ball next season. Where? Weil, the sooth Boston will not finish first. since Farrell and Meaklu "joiued the Just now Elmer Smith, Baucr, Kil- sayer is gagged on that point. Here's a peanut for Major General E. E. gang." We have letters for Kid Williams. W. Practically Completed How Man BOSTON NOT H. Quarles, Harry T. Smith, Manager len and a few outsiders are hard at IN IT. Jates! In a recent letter which he wrote Our able English correspondent. Mr. work iu Exposition Park. They began Dave Foutz goes on record us declaring lorn San Francisco he told about his visit Newton Crane, has bceu re-elected presl- Watrics, Joe Slewnrt, George Vanderbeck, agers Ward and Fontz Will Place that, in his opinion, Boston will not get the o the ball grounds there, aud how he ha'd icnt of the Base Ball League of Great Jake Virtue, Charlie Mortou, Frank Fore yesterday, and' it seemed that the weath '04 pennant. -Now then, let that funny per a nice little chat with Jack Doyle. At the Britain. man, Sam Wise, George Bdusewine, Phe er started in with them. son who sends "Sporting Life" letters line I read the Item with interest, as I Pitcher Kennedy's salary has been vol- nomenal Smith, Pat Meany, Joe Quest, Two balmy, spring-like days have en Their Men in the Coming Race. from the Hub throw another bouquet to >clleved It was gospel. But when I heard jntarily increased by the Brooklyn Club Charles Brady, third baseman McCormlck, abled the boys to get a sweat on with himself and get out his glittering steel. Ax i short time afterward that Jack had been UOO over last season, and yet he isu't Frank Rlun. J. W. Shumwuy, Ed. Fussel- out any trouble. The officials of the club a palliation of Foutz's offense, I will say vlntcriug in Holyoke, Mass., and did uot satisfied. back and Pat Meauy. express surprise at Baer's condition. In the Metropolitan district base that our captain-manager does not regard uako his intended trip to California, I was Elmer Smith has concluded that Al- They expected from Presque Isles reports ball affairs are rapidly assuming dis the Boston gents as a lot of dubs and no :onipellcd to ask myself for the second egheuy River water is good enough for to see a fat man, but instead "Looie" good entirely, but be does thit.k that men line within two weeks, "Where does Bates LOUISVILLE LINES. tinct shape. Manager Ward, of the cannot play ball every day in the year lim, aud he has scratched the trip to Mt. looked almost &* good as when he left New York team, has made up his mind aud keep up to perfect form. This applies smoke?" Siemens. last fall. Needless to say this pleased John B. Foster, of the Cleveland "Lead There is much enthusiasm In New York THE RECENT LEGISLATION OF tho owners, and bad "Looie" touched tbem to have Farrell and Wilson do all the to pitchers especially. Deacon Shears er," returned from Europe just in time to catching. He will alternate Meakiu, thinks that New York, Cleveland, 1'itts- about the purchase of Meakin and Farrell. THE LEAGUE. right then and there they would have see the magnates. He is looking welf, )f course, them is corresponding gloom iu broken a suspender to get at the club roll. Rusie and German in the box, holding burg and Brooklyn will get after the aud sports a bell shaped beaver. flag in rapid shape. Washington. Outdoor work Is being indulged iu aud Clark and Westervelt in reserve. Con Doc MeDonuiigh, who retired from base Chris. Von der Ahe was not born In Not Pleased With the Abolition of when the players laud here ou the 2(>th nor will cover first, Ward second, Davis ALL I'XIK A WINDUP. al when the Playcis' League busted. Is the "Trapped Ball" Play—The Death the home men expect to be iu as good We begin the preliminary scrap at East iisiuess manager of tbe Imperial Music Ireland, but he Is going to celebrate St. third and if Stafford can do any kind ern Park ou April 4, Columbia College Patrick's day by a ball gamo at Spoils of Williamsoii—Amazed at (he Far- condition as the Hot Springers. of fielding he will be at short, other Hall. In Ills stunning Prince Albert, glos man's Park. THH DEED OP A MADMAX. being tbe punching bag ou the card just sy silk tile aud diamonds, he looks like a rell-Meekiu Deal, Etc. MeNabb's awful crime and ending is wise either Fuller or Murphy will play now. United States Senator. By the death of Ed. Williams.on bcse short field. Doyle, Tiernan and Van Everything Is so exceptionally lovely In ball has lost one of the most famous and stlil talked of. The writer was standing The ex-editor errs when he says the Louisville, March 7. Editor "Sport ou Fifth avenue a half a square from Haltren will be in the outfield. New York that some of the faces in the Meekin-Farrell deal was closed witm.ut nost popular players that ever took part the Hotel Elffel when tbe deed was com club are liable to be spoiled before tbe Varrt's knowledge. John was not only u the game. ing Life." I have not been (lead, nor The Brooklyn Club also stands pat, season is fairly mitted. About 8.30 P. M. Manager Buck. with sixteeu players not counting opened. n-esent at the time, but was consulted Pittsburg sigied Phil Knell almost en- even sleeping, except at intervals. This came down the street aud said, "A man The weather here is fair enough to coax about lettiug Petty and McMahon go. :irely on the recommendation of Beckley, statement is made to set myself right Danny Itichardson. Manager Foutz has all the Brooklyn tossers to town on the shot a woman and then himself a few When the check had been handed over, who pliyed against Phil on the coast before a palpitating public and explain minutes ago right around the corner." decided that Dailey, Kinslow and double quick. Billy B&ruie took fright to Ward was the first one to come out of the during the winter. Lachance shall do the catching; the day and remarked that If It was so tine why there have been neither base ball "Let's take a look at them," returned room and tell tbe reporters. Director Shean of the Eastern League views nor news from Louisville in even tbe writer. We hustled up to the hotel. pitchers will be Kennedy, Stein, Daub in this city, that all must be lu swimming Harvey Stevens, the score card man, Is s well known as the crack down in Louisville. He is afraid they will billiard player a fortnight. Recently they "turned the There had been a tire five doors from the and Sharrott; the infield will be Fontz, here. >f Springfield. He has always been a great hotel, aud the police rope In use at the open the season down there before he lias "Well! Well!!" In a pathetic letter to rascals out" in this city, aud Mr. Daly, Corcoran and Gilbert or Shindle; a chance to reach them, so will leave tbe over of base ball. fire was promptly put around the hotel. Treadway, Griffin or Burns will take Treasurer Taleott, announces that he has The latest about outflejder Armour, lu- Charles P. Weaver was made 1'ostmas- Just as we reached tbe hotel sidewalk Church City In a few days. He hopes to quit the ter. Mr. Weaver is a base care of the outfield, with Shoch as sub take some players back with him. "crank" business, and is now ia- iured in a coasting accident. Is that In ball crank a man said, "It was McNabb, the ball .-entlng a new faugled telephone. He sug- stead of being crippled for life he will be of long standing, and I trust in future player." Buckenb3rger was speechless stitute. If Richardson signs ht> will President Byrue is niuning his eagle t>sts that the eye over everything at Eastern I'ark and directors have a 'phone all right In a few weeks. he will sec to it that the "Sporting with astonishment. "What do you tbii'k of play second base, Tom Daly going be -igged from their box to tbe dressing room. The Nashville team has been completed Life" that?" be said. "I met Pete and wife hind the bat. marking spots that he thinks are suscep It would be much letter gets off even if he has to tible of Improvement. The Brooklyn ruler better if he carried one jy the signing of third basemuu Milt stop the train. There is a Civil Service when they arrived in town last ulght." end iu bis pocket aud had the other end W'litehead. The season will open at Nash We hurried up the hotel steps, but at the Special Brooklyn News. Is quite 'ealthy, thauk you. of the wire pitched up near Johnny Troy's clerk in the office who is so slow on his J. F. DONNOLLY. ville with Atlanta March 22. feet that Bill Brown could easily take a first landing three men carrying a cof Brooklyn, N. Y., March 6. Editor bar. What a frightful jag he'll have ou Tim Murnane has writetn an article fin came along. Inside was tbe body of the opening day here! handicap of 100 yards and beat him the unfortunate pitcher. Close behiud "Sporting Life: Until our cats come New York News. A large party of cranks will probably descriptive of the five greatest plays in out iu a 125 yards dash. Not only that, back there will be little yowling to put New York, March 7. Editor "Sport accompany the- New Yorks to Baltimore base ball he ever witnessed for "Donahoe's came a policeman carrying two blood Magazine," a Boston publication. but his lamps are not bright, as stained articles of wearing apparel, belong on paper. Four of the pussies are still ing Life:" Since my last letter ap for the opening game. Ed. Haulon has Gladiator Browning would remark. ing to the poor woman. "She will die," on the fence, but nobody has heard a nade a host of frleuds here who wish him -Pittsburg and Washington each have peared the New York Club, as eveiy- eight pitchers signed and with one Iu fact he has such a poor eye that be said Police Superintendent O'Mara, Airong sound from any of the quartette during every success, except when his team meets more the excited spectators wis big Lew (jilli- body knows, has completed one of the ours. pitcher would be able to play a game with allowed a letter to lie untouched for slj the week, not even from Kennedy, who biggest base ball deals on record. By The New York Club's office was for- different pitchers for each inning. solid hours, before his attention was iand, the left-hand pitcher, once with thinks he is the greatest old Tom in virtue of a eheck for $7500 and the ser claimed, when he postmarked the letter Denver and other clubs. "Just thh'k," nully opened last Friday in room 68, 1(! Pitcher George Haddock has bought that should have gone In the first Eastern he said, "only ten minutes ago I was the back yard of the National League. vices of pitcher Petty and catcher Mc- Broad sticet. Treasurer Taleott cracked out the Interest of his brother in the firm mall. By the time the train iu which the talking to Pete. We were to go to the Some of the twirler's dearest friends Mnhnn, Washington's crack battery, a couple of hots, and the gang, being used of Haddock Bros., but will continue the missive would have been borne had passei theatre togetuor. He left me on the side have tied a can chock full of high opin pitcher to beer, fell dead. Secretary Stackbouse business under the same firm name. Jouett Meekin and catcher Chas. Mauager Ward. President Cincinnati. This is uot base ball news walk, while he went up to see if the ions to his tail, but as soon as he shakes Farrell have become the property of the Van Cott and The meeting of the big League last but it is important, and may have tbe ef woman was there. I tired at tbe delay Treasurer Taleott have their names in week has given evidence that there Is still off the troublesome thing he will return New York Club. From time to time I scribed on the door, but the office is really feet of getting packets containing advanct and walked upstairs to see a horrible a tremendous amount of interest lu the raouey to the players with more prompt sight." and prove himself the most pious tabby have kept yoa posted, Mr. Editor, on this in possession of the scribes and cranks. natioral gniue throughout tbe country. of the troupe. It is the headquarters for all the base ness. Ex-Secretary Scandrett joined the pnrty deal, and although the Wagners began James Groves, the clever outfielder and ED WILLIAMSOX'S DEATH then, and all went to the Morgue. Just A SKETCH FOR KENNEDY. with too high a price, I was cor.fideut bull men. hard hitter of Frank Slmpson bet Ed. Hanlon a suit last season's Hairis- quite naturally hud a depressing effect ou as they arrived MeNabb's body was sent Manager Foutz yesterday sent Ken that they would come to terms. burg team, is still disengaged. He can be Fred Pfeffer, who was tbe warm persona upstairs to be washed. McNabbs' letters HOW THE PRICE FKlSj. of clothes the Baltiniores wouldu't finish addressed care of IMttsburg "Dispatch." friend of the heavy short stop. Captain nedy a sketch in black and white of fifth or better. and two photographs were placed in tha It was sometime in December that Lewlston has signed James J. McCor- Pfeffer received a telegram from Jimmy office. Two wore photos of Kid Baldwin what is what. The cold words of fact . Uncle Anson Is working suckers in Slos- Wood, Wllllamson's partner, were admirably placed in the foreground, I '. ran across J. Earle Wagner and Gus- son's billiard room. He hasn't had to set mack, third baseman, and accepted terms asking If IK In uniform and the other was a fine-look of Dave Coughlin and P. McGurk. The would like to serve as pall bearer at tile ing player in a uniform marked "P." Qllli- while the reward that comes to people ie Schmelz in Treasurer Talcott's office. tle for a single game or a drink yet. funeral. Fred was only cornered them, walked to the President Young and Chief of Umpires same club has released Frank O'Rourke. too glad to be land said this was Burns, of Portland. who are not eternally pigs is shown in There Is not a single conflicting date able to show this last token of respect and Gllllland was about to tell the party all perspective, the coloring being temperate station to see them take a fast Wright would do well to appoint Jolm esteem for the man who for years had beer freight for Philadelphia, and never Hartley ou the League umpire staff. Hart on the schedule for the New Yorks and his Intimate associate. He left -"or r,hl he knew about tb* affair when the high and well blended. stopped asking questions. "Would ley Is a clever fellow, Intelligent and Brooklyns, except during the two periods cago Thursday night, but returned 1m Coroner of Allegheny County interfered, Kennedy is gradually getting himself we sell Farrell and Meekin?" They knows the game from A to Z. He has fol when the Westein teams will be in the mediately after the funeral. In speaking much to Scandrctt's disgust, and Al. didn't down to the point of accepting the $000 fairly shrieked as we dodged trucks lowed base ball for years and those that East. of the dead ball player, the Louisville sec fail to tell the official that he bad made Increase in salary offered him by the and cable cars on Br
he had made a cut, as there was not a bruise about the face or head, ail being HUB HAPPENINGS. gashes. Several of the dead woman's BASE BALL friends came to look at the body, which NOT SATISFIED WITH THE RULE was lying in the mortuary hospital, be fore the undertaker took It away at noon. CHANGES. At the Inquest the testimony was short, only one witness, J. A. Wynne, being ex amined, and bis testimony was similar to The Work Performed in a Slipshod A DOUBLE CRIME. that outlined above. The Jury returned a Manner and Much Left Undone— verdict that deceased was murdered by McNabb. On Saturday the remains were Comment Upon the Approaching M'NABB A BRUTAL MURDERER AS taken to Braddock for burial. League Campaign—General News. WELL AS SUICIDE. Boston, March 8. Editor "Sporting WASHINGTON WHISPERS. Life:" ! must say that I am greatly disappointed with the legislation of the THE FORMAL ANNUAL MEETING magnates at the New York meeting, Mrs. Rockwell Dies From tbe Effects OP THE CLUB. and I think that this feeling is shared by many. Surely the national rules of ol Her Wounds Details ot the A Close Corporation Now—Manager base ball should be couched in words intelligible to any school boy. That Shocking Tragedy and Facts About Schmelz Apparently Fixed ForTwo they are not is established by the fact Years—Hold-Out Players Come to that an authority on base ball matters EVERY PROFESSIONAL OR AMATEUR SHOULD SEE Terms— More Players Signed, Etc. could not find Rule 44 to his liking, and the Actors. President Brush, of the Cincinnati Club, took the trouble to come.forward Washington, D. C., March 7. Editor the The Mc'Nixbb tragedy at Pittsburg, "Sporting Life:" By the time this and attempt to throw light upon Mr. Geo. W. Schulz a brief account, of which appeared iu reaches the eyes of your thousands of matter. pur last issue, created quite a sensation IMPROPERLY DEFINED. readers quite a number of the new not be a very difficult matter in base ball ciicle.s wherein the mur Washington team will have reported to It would Impure Blood derer-suicide was well-known, as was to make such rules as Kule 44 so clear Manager Schnielz, ready for a three there could not be the least doubt in lesser degree his mistress and vic weeks' pull at indoor practice. Manager that tim, Mrs. Kockwell, known on tho about them, but the intelligent revision Boils, Pimples, Humors, Schmelz has made a switch, after a care of the rules has yet to come. The rules stage as Louise Kellogg. ful inspection of the several gymnasiums by Hood's. MUS. 11OOKWELL should be gone over from first to last Cured NEW BASE BALL SHOE in the city, and will bave tho men prac was a native of Braddock, Pa., where and made to read not only intelligently The following testimonial from Mr. George W. tice at the Carroll Institute Athletic but properly. Manager Hanlou spoke Schulz, a printer at Newell, Iowa, is of special her father, E. J. Lewis, is owner of the Club, on the corner of Tenth and K by tbe card when he said that the defi "Sun." She was 28 years of age and of streets, northwest. This gymnasium has interest as It bears directly upon the blood- 12th SEASON nition of the bunt hit was a bungling Hood's Sarsapnrilla. attractive appearance and manners. better bathing facilities than the gymna piece of work. Surely every ball batted purifying qualities of Eight years ago Lulu met W. E. Rock sium of the Washington Light Infantry to the infield on the ground " For about two or three years I was troubled well, then a ball player, in Omaha, while Athletic Club, which had been first wlih pimples or boils on my face and body. visiting her sister, who was married to is not a bunt hit. I asked one 831 Chestnut St., hosen, and therefore the change. Tbe of the magnates why this rule Getting Worse and Worse. "Russ" McKelvy, a famous player in Carroll Institute place is fitted up with was not correctly framed, and those days. Miss Lewis and Rockwell all jnodern apparatus and lias an ex he said the reason was that no one sug I read about the good Hood's Sarsaparilla was ^ -PHILADELPHIA. wore married in Braddock two months cellent running track, and will be just gested a better definition. Surely this doing and decided to try it. Shortly after I later. Tho couple then went to tbe the place for Manager Schmelz to put could not have been so difficult a matter. commenced taking Hood's Sarsaparilla to my Pacific, Northwest, where Rockwell ac Ms boys through a stiff course of sprouts. Everyone kr.ows that the batsman bunts quired some means and prominence. Ho the ball either with the intention of ad great surprise the eruptions began to disappear. His men will use the gymnasium from vancing a base-runner or of beating the Now I am free from them. I had at previous some years ago managed the Seattle 10 to 12 o'clock every morning, aud in ball to the base, or both. A man who at Club.member of the Pacific N.W. League the afternoon will be given long walks times thought that If 1 did not rid my blood Of of which Rockwell subsequently became tempts to hit the ball out and does not presldent-soeretury-treasmtir. He Is now and runs over the many beautiful coun send it beyond the infield lines, does not living in Seattle, where he is superintend try drives for which the District of bunt the ball aud no intelligent scorer ent of an electric light company. A boy Columbia is noted. would score this as a bunt, should the HoodVir> Cures Removal man make his base. this impurity might Isad to scrofula or some now six years old is the fruit of the union. George Tebeau anil Dave Thompson Again, with the recommendation of the The woman was always fond of private have already left Denver headed for committee on rules, the League came very other terrible disease. I cheerfully recommend theatricals. After she was married her Washington. They will stop off a day near making a mess of the foul bunt. Tbe Hood's Sarsaparilla to all those who need a husband refused to go out in society, ami in St. Louis and Cincinnati to see AVING purchased the retail business of Messrs. PECK that was one of the main things which each cry all over the country was not the aboli blood purifier. GEO. W. SCHULZ, Newell, Iowa. caused their parting. When she left Kock old-time friends. Kd. Dugdale and Al tion of the bunt, but some remedy that & SNYDER, at 126, 128 and 130 Nassau Street, and Selbach leave their homes Friday and would prevent the batsmen from delaying Hood's Pills are hand-made, and perfect H well she got a position on the stage. Since the game by continual foul bunting. Yet in proportion and appearance. 25c. a box. addition thereto the large wholesale store in the then she has had little to do with her hus ire looked for Saturday night. Others at the session of the first day this point secured in band. liave written that they will be here was completely ignored and "it was not rear, No. 15 and 17 Beekman, where both our wholesale THE ML'ItDERER-SUICIDE. ready for practice on Monday morning. until a hue and cry was made by those Joe Kelly, Dan Brouthers aud Billy Robin McNnbb hails from Ohio, but acquired MORE PLAYERS SIGNED. outside the assembly room that the rule son are great favorites In this city. and retail business will hereafter be conducted, until May rominence «s a pitcher of ability in Cal- Pitcher Stocksdale took occasion to was changed on the following day. Our old opponents, the Chlcagos, will be P'ornia. It was there he met Mrs. Rock- reach the city from his Mary- SHOULD DELEGATE THEIH AUTHORITY. here on Labor i)ay and what holiday at ist we shall CLt>p»/-'3o1 ^ft \(* of a11 2oodsat No- veil, who became estrarged from her hus laud home last Wednesday. After Other points in the rules that should traction could please Bostonlans better band through her intimacy with McNabb. than AnsonV As he remarked iu New continue a ^ZxJJCv'lcll *^d.IC 343 Broadway, at Last season he was signed by the Haiti- u, little talk with Manager Schmelz have received attention, to say the least, lie afllxed his signature to a contract and were wholly ignored. It would have been York to one who twitted him on his un more League Club, on the strength of only right to have consulted the represen popularity in Chicago, "If 1 am unpopu greatly reduced prices. This move gives us the largest and good work done in California in 1802. He eturned home. (Jood work is expected of lar in Chicago, I am popular in Boston." was unable, however, to do himself jus Stocksdale this year. Charley Farrell is tative writers present on the scoring rules, most complete Athletic goods store in the world. tho man who stuck up for him all last but this was not done. The magnates WANT STRONG OPPONENTS. tice, owing to failing health, consumption All we hope Is that Anson will have having developed. He had signed for the vear and maintained that with a little should see, once for all, that the matter nore training the young man would be a of rules should be entrusted to the prac some sort of a team when he gets here. At coming season with the Grand Rapids Club tical men in base ball, not those who are. the meeting somebody remarked that of the Western League. l!y profession good one. against such a club as the Bostons many McNabb was a telegrapher and before tak The best news of the past few weeks, theorists. They need not acquiesce in all A. G. Spalding & in a letter from such a committee would suggest, though clubs had not put out their best team, ing to buse ball had been a train dis however, was received they would probably do so, and such a regarding it as too much of a sure thing patcher on the Santa Ke Railroad. 'Scrappy" Joyce. It will be remembered for the champions. I am sure that I never 126, 128 and 130 NASSAU ST., N. Y. McNabb had been suffering with con that Joyce would not come to terms last committee would represent the base ball lay-off as a prize, community to a T. Indeed, Harry Wright found It that way. I always thought it 15-17 BEEKMAN STREET. sumption for several years. He always car, and drew a years' alone could ably look out for such mailers, was tbe other way, that clubs reserved tried to hide it. as it would injure him in tie lias evidently tired of his retirement for there is no one iu the country who their strongest battery for the champions Ms business. The week before the trag ind has written fiom Hot Springs, where knows the history of tlie rules as a"whole and would rather drop a game to another edy he was examined by one of the Mt. 10 went to boll himself down, that he and the different amendments and the date club than be beaten by the leaders. Last Vf-rnou physicians, and the doctor told would be here on the 12th, ready and of their making, aud the reason thereof season some of the clubs that came here him that he was In bad shape. McXabC lager to show his many Washington were so weak that they could not possibly tot forgotten hew to as well as he. then told his relatives that he would soon friends that he has WILD PITCHERS SHOULD BE PENALIZED. make any sort of a showing, even if they er take his own life than die of the dis get into a game with bis old-time hustle did put their best team in the Held. The ease. This was probably one of the causes aud cracking safe hits. It would seem that, a great mistake was TALK ABOUT PRICES! made in not changing the rules so as to St. Louis Clulf were once entirely crippled which led to the shooting. He always GREAT EXPECTATIONS. behind the bat. Ilttchlnson was not In his spoke of the Rockwell woman as his wife, There is no use arguing, Manager have a base reached on balls or a base being hit by a pitched usual trim last season, and the Louisville and said he intended to marry her as soon Sclimelx is going to have a team of "bust reched on a batsman team was laigely experimental. We won as she could get a divorce from Rockwell. ers" this year, with Tebeau. Campau, ball count as a factor In earned runs. IS ALL WE ASK A FOR Earned runs really determine the effective every game from Baltimore on our The woman su[ plied him with money dur Ward, Joyce, Dugdale, Cartw right, Hassa- grounds last season though the team ing his periods of idleness. inaer and the other new men of ginger to ness of a pitcher. As the rules now stand COMPLETE BASE BALL UNIFORM the pitcher giving most bases In that way was not a weakling by any means. This TUB SUICIDE DISPOSED OF. help the others on the team out. The men season it will be considerably different. Made of good quality flannel, consisting of SnirU, the kind that never has nothing charged against him hi fact, After shooting Mrs. Rockwell twice, named above are of ho may give numerous bases on balls and Baltimore Is hooked by many to finish iu Pauls, Stockings, Cap and Belt. once In the neck and once In the head, say die. They go into a game to win, and the first division. I'll wager that there to the end. Several of have twice as many runs made off him as McNabb placed the revolver to his mouth ilay a game out the opposing pitcher, yet his record will won't be much chance this year of any and tired. His death must have been in :he old men on the team nre built on the one remarking that the clubs won't do We also make finer goods, as the bulk of our trade is exclusively with with a little encourage stand better in earned runs. If a pitcher stantaneous. The woman was removed to same pattern, and gives a base on balls or bits the batsman, everything in their power to beat us out. the leading Clubs and Colleges throughout the United States, and they the Homeopathic Hospital, while McNabb's ment will whoop things up at a lively thus allowing a base, he certainly allows In fact the cry has already gone the use the best. remains were taken to the morgue. An [>aee. a base to be earned off him which should rounds, "Auylhing to beat Boston." Then we have our Boys' Complete Uniform.which we arc selling at Inquest was held over the body on Thurs Another good thing about them Is tl-at be scored against him. A base on balls SPOKES FROM THE HUB. day and a verdict of suicide rendered. At they arc all good "stickers." Not a man once counted as a factor in determining Springfield has got another pitcher In Samples Furnished upon Application. 6 o'clock Thursday evening the body was among them but can hit the ball out good earned runs, but the rule was afterwards Frank Potter, of this city, who was with shipped to Mt. Vernon, O., where his rela mil hard. After Manager Schmelz gets his changed. As the rule stands to-day, it Hrockton. a part of last season. tives live. Only 20 cents were found in season's team picked from tbe material at means simply nothing. As far as I can President Murnane gave the Worcester A. G. SPALDING & BROS., McNabb's clothing and a Hue gold watch is and and the batting order shaped rrany ascertain no attention was paid to the franchise to Laverty after all. He had said to be missing. a pitcher will wonder where he is "at," better backing and the better ground, matter, though U was urged upon some of the NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA TUB WOMAN AI.SO DIES. or I miss all my guesses. the magnates. as the Worcester Oval Is concecded to be CHICAGO. Mrs. Rockwell lingered in agony until THE CLUB'S ANNUAL MEETING. BADLY CONSTRUCTED. one of the finest ball grounds in the coun Friday moining, when she expired. She Messrs. George W. and J. Earle Wagner As an example of the way the rules try. The re-entering of Worcester In base was conscious until the last. The bullet and Judge Frank S. Eiliott arrived Iu the read, see Uule 33, whkh begins this way; ball means that the beginning of an Ideal which struck her neck touched her spine, city from Philadelphia last Monday, took "A fair hit is a ball batted by tlie bats New England League Is approaching. With paralyzing the entire lower body. i look at the ball park to see what would man." etc. Who should bat It but the bats Worcester in this year it would not be at She was visited by her grief-stricken ;>e needed iu tlie way of improvements and man? The same complaint can be made of all surprising if New Haven would come mother and some friends from Braddock. alterations aud then went to Alexandria Section 4 of new Hule 44: "The bats next. New Bedford will be knocking afler She talked of her condition, and asked fre :o hold the annual meeting of stockholders. a while and may find It hard where it who held stock man becomes a base i miner, if, while he quently about her husband, who had been The three Washingtonians is a batsman, without making an attempt Is now easy. notified of the affair, but who had not been met them here, and the party, reinforced to strike, his person excepting hands or Captain Fred Doe, of the Brockton Rol- heard from. She said little of the shooting, by Manager Schmelz, went to the old lei Polo Club, has left for Hot Springs, to minor changes in forearm, which makes it a dead bell or recuperate' and get* Into condition for the and evidenced no concern about the sui Virginia town. Several clothing be hit by a bull from the pitcher, I n BASE BALL cide of her lover and made frautic re- :he by-laws and constitution of the organiz base ball season. unless In the opinion of tlie umpire he in Manchester, N. H., Is trying to Induce quusts for her husband. ation were miule, the most Important of tentionally permits himself to be hit." I CLEARED CP. which was to reduce tbe number of direc the Harvards aud Dartuiouths to play In THE MYSTEKY. tors from tive to three. Messrs. George W. think that this rule takes the cake for that city this spring. When Mrs. UockweU realized that death and J. Earle Wagner and Judge Eiliott wretched construction. How can the bats Manager Garrity, of Portland, Is trying was inevitable she confided to her brother- directors. In the man become a base runner unless he Is hard to induce the Bostons to open the in-law, Mr. J. A. Wynne, who had come were chosen the three llrst the batsmen? It would be very epsy IU UNIFORMS election of officers the following were season in his city April l(i, and In that from Braddock, the fuels concerning the chosen: President, George W. Wagner; to go and point out the clumsy way these case his players will report April 12. shooting. She stated that McNabb shot her vice president, V. S. Klliott; secretary and rules are drafted. They could not well be Oarrlty hopes to get back catcher Mahoncy Cap, Shirt, Pants, Stockings and Belt. because he thought she was intimate with treasurer, J. Earle Wagner. Then your worse. who was with him last season, but was Louis Gilliland, the pitcher, who visited correspondent was made official scorer. PRAISE- FOR SODEN. suspended by the Blnghaintons. her on the afternoon of the tragedy. Mr. TEAM CHANGES. Everybody at the meeting spoke in the President Nick Young told me in New Wynne's story is as follows: During the meeting it was announced highest terms of the action of President York that he did not Intend lo go after " Mrs. B(x:k\vcll left Bradilock Wednesday even that Joe Mulvcy, another of last year's Soden iu doing all In his power to further any umpire that did not put In an appli PRICKS KOR BETTER QUALITIES ON ing on the (i.r>!> train on tlie IVnnaylvtuila Hatl- team who failed to connect with the band the interests of the League rather than cation. It is good news that Jim O'Rourke roiid. Shu had dullnltoly settled on returning to wagon, was anxious to be given a trial seek for Hie best of it for his own club. will be on the staff. He knows the rules APF-UICA.TION. « >. Braddock, which would involve her separation this year to see what he can do in the Manager Hanlon was loud In his praise and I shall be greatly disappointed If he from McN'ahh. Mr. David Ilynn, u musician at does not make a model official. The ap Davis' unisee, who is tbe husband of u way of holding up third base. More than of the abilities of the Boston magnate, and llarry likely Manager Schmelz will send for Mul- said that for possessing common sense Mr. pointment of such a man is sure to help younger sister of Mrs. Itockwell, met Hie latter the game. THE H. H. KIFFE CO., on her arrival at Union Station. He walked vey and let him practice with the team. Sodeu led all. Mr. Soden had nothing to with her toward the EilTel Hotel from (he depot, Then If lie shows up In his old-time urge In the mailer of rules. He was Joe Kelly Is waiting for Hanlon to see and they started down I'ifth avenue, from Smitli- form there may be better days in store for perfectly satisfied to be guided by the him once again. He thinks he deserves 523 Broadway, near Broome St., New York. neld slreet, as far as Market street, returning him. Manager Schmelz also stated that he wishes of the majority of the members iu more than his last offer. Joe thinks that, over the name* route. This was just before the Intended to give Ted Larkin an uncondi this matter, for he kr.ew that bis club If ISostou does not finish tirst, Cleveland SEKD FOR CATALOGUE. mliirm of fire near the Kiffel. tional release, as Larkin now had a chance could stand whatever the rest did. If it will. "As Uyan and Mrs. Kockwpll came In front to sign with a minor league team'. Larkin had been determined to abolish the bunt Mike Kelly said In Portland the other ot Duvla', Ilynii said to her: 'Yon had better go was another one of the combination who he would have acquiesced without a mur day that New York let one of the best in with me, for a while.' It had been decided failed to come to terms last year, and had mur. He likes the rule very well as it is. pitchers In the country go when It released ROGERS & FERGUSON that Mrs. Kockwell would return to Braddock. a years' lay-off for his pains. The skillful hunters will have to be more Mark Baldwin. MANUFACTURERS OF THE leaving Pittsburg at 9.20. She assented, at first. SCHMELZ FIXED. careful now. and can take few chances Nobody was more rejoiced to hear of the ROGERS A, FERGUSON CUSHION MITTEN. Raving: 'I believe 1 will; and not go up there.' The last piece of business transacted at on their attempt going foul, while the action of the League In regard to Harry Then, aa they started to go in, she changed her clumsy ones at bunting will have to hit Wright than his brother (Jeorge. George- I'll not the meeting was the best. On the recom Best Mitten I have ever used. CIIAS. W. GAN7.EI,. mind, drew hack and said: 'No, Duve; mendation of President Wagner it was the ball out more than they did. A practi knew that ihe veteran would have a hard Best Glove ever put on the market. WM. RWING. go in. I had belter go up there and settle it.' unanimously voted to give Malinger cal base ball mail remarked at the meet row to hoe In St. Louis and thought the "Mrs. Kookwell w:ia plainly oppressed with a position was too tryi.ig for him. Pleased me most of any Glove I ever used. MORGAN MURPHY. sense of fear and anxiety. Hyan went with her Schmelz a two-years' contract Instead of ing that few batsmen fouled the ball to That uew "Cushion" is a great help. GEO. K. MILLER. any extent in the endeavor to sacrifice. Providence hns secured Harry \V. Lyons. the market. WM. H. MERRITT. toward the hotel, she arranging to meet hhu at tlie one year for which he had already Harry has no greater admirer than Jim No superior on tho museum at 8.50, when he was to go with signed. Now Manager Schmelz can begin CAPTAIN NASH Kennedy, of New York, who persists to Without an equal. C. L. ZIMMER. her to tlie train. \YhilG she was with Jtyan the work and develop such men as he may has been with us for a few days. Ho Easier to catch with in every way. WILBERT ROBINSON. this day that in letting Mm go New York Unquestionably the finest Glove in use. JOSEPH SUGDKN. flro had drawn an immense crowd around the want to place the team of 1895 still higher got tired of the wet weather In the South lost one of the best men In the country. hotel, and the couple stood together on the side up In the list of twelve when the season and left McCarthy and Long in the South Will use none other hereafter. JOHN H. GRIM. » tire, watching the fire closes than we are counting on to reach New York won't draw a bit with Charley All the team speak in the highest terms of your Glove and Mittens. C. W. GANZEI* of the street opixisite the ern district. Long will go back to his Farrell In this city. No player is more of SEND FOB CATALOGUE TO men, until 8 o'clock All this time MoNabb waa this year. Of course we don't expect to home In Chicago before reporting In Bos a favorite in this city than he. Farrell is watching them from the opposite side of tlie be one, two or tive In this year's race, ton, while McCarthy will go to Hot. also a groat favorite in Washington. In ROGERS &. FERGUSON, 24 BEDFORD ST., BOSTON. stroet, lio standing In the front of tlie hotel. but we do expect to leave several clubs in Springs. The latter has just sent In his fact he will be a big card all round, and At S o'clock Mrs. itoekwell separated from Kyan the rear when tbe season winds up. We contract, so that the Boston outfield Is and starled to cross the street. On the bidewalk are going to get out of that detested last will fully earn and deserve any salary the crowd was dense and it took time for her complete for 18!)4. Had there been any he can get. Ward cannot afford to be . .. WONDERFUL ... PANTS. placo or burst something. desire on the part of the officers of the SHIRT, to reach the hotel entrance. MeXahb hml lost MINOU MENTION1. plcayunish to a player who has been rated club to obtain the signatures of the as so high a value, financially and other CAP, Bight of her In the crowd and supjiosing she had The more people here stvdy the Farrell- men ere this it could bfive been done, but had time to get In and had gone upstairs ho Meakin-McMahon-Petty deal the more are wise. BELT, Darted up, as he thought, behind her. But she they are not in a hurry and will not ____ JACOB O. MORSE. they satiflcd that Manager Schmelz got care if the players do not all sign before Base Ball Uniforms HOSE. had been so long in getting in that she was be rather the best of the bargain. This Is hind him. they report In this city. Captain Nash BALL MF4N WIN. $5.00 Padded Pants, Name on Shirt, . Other Qualities, $S.oo and $12.00. "Aa soon as she entered the room she said to not said the disparage the work of Charley said that he was In splendid condition, McNahb that she had fully determined to "go to Farrell In the least. There is not the slight and he could report the same of the play How Smart Wilkesbarre Horsemen est doubt about his ability to hold up his MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS Bniddock, iiraetieally for good. Also that .she ers who were with him in California. Long Over-reached Themselves. had made arrangements to go nt once and that end with any ball player now iu tbe bus played as good ball as he did In champion General Athletes' & Sportsmen's Goods »he would not remain at tho hotel during the iness, but at the same time we got a crack ship contests, and his arm is in excellent Wilkesbarre, March 7. The interesting IOHN T. BAILEY & CO.,. night. In her own words: 'the fight began and ing good man in McMahon and $7500 to condition. Regarding the race for 181)4 he light which has been going on between the PHILADELPHIA, PA...... AGENTS FOR ..... ended right there and then.' boot. As far as Mcakin and Petty are con- said that he would not admit that any directors of the ball clubs and of the West "As she announced her purpose McNabb stepped ceined, people here Incline to the belief club was superior, and, if they could play Side Park Racing Association has practical IRWIN'S CELEBRATED GLOVES AND MITTS, to tho door, turned the key and put It in his that it wus about an even "swap." faster ball, the Bostons would have to do ly ended In favor of the ball men. The fight mi RALEIGH AND RELAY BICYCLES pocket. Then he pushed the tmlt. The woman, Visiting ball players will be surprised the same, and they could do It. He felt starled last season. The ball club direc with a premonition of her deadly peril, sprang to this year to notl'o the Improvement in the tors bad leased West Side Park from the tho door with a desperate purpose to escape at turf at the ball park. Grouudkeepcr West that the club had been strengthened by the Trotting Association, whcse chief mem least into the corridor. Saying nothing, hut with and a force of ten men have put in a hard addition of Bannon, who was a superior bers own the grounds, for the regularly The last effort of the horsemen hns just but the weakness of this rule in making nn ugly look distorting his set face, white with week's work and already have it in fairly hitter by considerable to Carroll. scheduled games. Toward the cud of the come to light. John Lanlng, treasurer of the clubs apparently responsible for salary rage or murderous purpose. MeXnhb. with hia good shape. But they are not going to THE SCHEDULE stason three games were scheduled for the the West Side Park Association, wrote n caused its abolition or at least a change hack against the door, flung her off. She sprang rest there. Every good day from now until pleases the Boston magrates well enough. three days set apart for Wllkesbarre's share letter to Secretary Dlddlebock. of the State of name. Now, when a League club wants of the door again, demanding tlint he let her out. the opening of the season will see them No game would be played here until the of the annual trotting in the northeastern League, asking him to have a series of a player to sign a certain' salary, but Is Still speechless, lie caught her iittoiit the head harrowing and rolling the ground and mak second week of May unless it were for circuit. The horsemen said they would State League games played at West Side unwilling for him to go to some other club Bnd threw her hack, tearing off her h;it. As she ing it as smooth as It is possible to fix it. the probability that Fash Day will be hold tbe races and the ball men said they Park during the season. Mr. Diddlebock an in case he refuses, it does not keep hhu regained her feet, fearing tlie worst, she moved CHASL T. K. MILLEB. abolished. The Senate was to take the wculd play the games. The disput excited swered that, owing to the protection agree under reserve apparently. If culled Into to advance tho third time, when lie struck her matter up yesterday, and If it passes that great Interest aud the ball men finally got ment the State League tail, entered into court the manager of the team can truth full In the face with his fist, and drawing his body, the Governor will sign the bill. That the better of it, as they had a contract \Uith the National Association, they have fully say In such an emergency: "He is revolver, seized it by the barrel, nml struck her IT WAS NEEDED. will give us the Brooklyns as the openers. and the law at their back. signed a contract that tlicy could not go not held by us. We release him from all two blows in quick succession, the heavy handle- After that game the Bcstcns will go away The horsemen waxed wroth but bided within four miles of Wilkesbarre or otbcr obligation; let him go wheresoever he grip battering her face cruelly. Tlie first blow A Base Ball Headquarters in the and play every club in the eastern circuit- their time and when the club was reorgan Kastern League grounds. This shuts out may." with the weaiwn mutilated her month and knock Metropolis. is games in all before returning home, so ized the horsemen swore by all that was all State League games In this city and But the trouble for the player is that ed out a tooth. Half stunned ns she was she New York, March 5. The new office that the chances are that cur club will swearable that their park should never Eastern League ball clubs will reigu tri he can't go anywhere. If he applies to an feib It torn out of tier mouth before the second of the New York Base Ball Club, at 10 not head the list in returning home, and be entered by any ball players, thus non umphant during the season. other cluli the latter ascertains the man blow fell on her forehend, cutting to the bone ner of his "release" before it is free to mill disfiguring her pretty faee horribly. After lirond street, wns formally opened by some tall laying will have to be done. plussing the ball men for the time being, Treasurer Talcott and Secretary Stackhouse May 10 will be the first date here after but they soon took heart of grace and Pres AD GUMBEUT8 CASE. sign him, and if released under conditions he struck her on the forehead he hit her again, last Fri'lay. The glass door was properly the return from the trip, and again the ident Bogert and Secretary Long look a above mentioned, no club can sign him un hut with swerving blows, and In the midst of der the new arrangement. It is only a his vicious brating suddenly reversed the pistol inscribed, the desks and chairs were put lirooklyns will have a bonanza. Two open- little trip to Philadelphia and New York, A Chicago View of the Reserve Rule again anil began firing. in their places, and the cranks, eight In Ings gnmes iu such a strong drawing city and now they have returned with plans clever way of getting out of the legal "She recalled distinctly the Incidents nnd sen- number, were then admitted. Mr. Talcott as Boston are not to be despised by any for a fine grand stand which will be built and the Pitcher's Suit. obligations involved by the old reserve rule. Bttlona of the awful attack, and when the final celebrated the event by opening a couple means. In May we will have 18 games on upon a six-acre lot just opposite the horse Pitcher Gumbert's suit against the Chi Yet no one familiar with base ball sym hot was fired and McXnhb lay dead beside her, of bottles of wire, and the base ball situ the home grounds. May 30 is our best hol men's park and in this neat little park of cago Ball Club involves the old question pathizes with the player. He always has the says her mind was but little confused." ation was thoroughly discussed between iday, and on that occasion the Cincinnatis their own, which will be fitted out as well about the right and obligations of the re I the best of it, and the clubs cannot be Mrs. Rockwell also made a post mortem drinks. A sporting ticker will be put in will be here. The Beds played great ball as money can do It, President Bogert and serve rule, says the Chicago "Record." i blamed for adopting strange rules to pro- statement to the coroner, Involving sub shortly, and the walls will be literally cov against the Bostons last year, and I un his fellow lovers of the national sport will Under the new National League rule, how I toot themselves ami the welfare of the game. stantially what is contained above. ered with base ball pictures. It Is the derstand that their best efforts will be di bid defiance to tho votaries of horseflesh. ever, the player will certainly have a Once in a great while a player may suffer THE END, club's aim to make the office the headquar rected this way next season. They can't Tho grand stand will be in the shape of hard time of It holding a club responsible under the privileges reserved by tbe clubs In court for his salary during the period but it is rare, itud shows up poorly aloug- No post mortem examination wns made ters for all base ball men who happen to plnv too hard to suit us here. As June 17 a half moon and will seat about 600 peo sldc of the big base ball salaries. of the unfortunate woman's body, as she be In the city. Bunker Hill day falls on a Sunday, its ob ple. Mr. Davy says it will be 200 feet that it virtually holds him under reserve, tvas badly used up and In death the wounds servance will take place on Monday, and long and 45 feet wide. The capital stock although refusing to pay him the salary the Batimores will be a first class at is fixed at $6000 and sufficient money Is al he demands. Formerly he was held under Captain Nash feels sure that the Hot- showed up against tho pallor of her face. Umpire Hurst thinks that New York tons will again win tue championship. Every time her assailant bad struck her has a iieuuaut-wiuniug team this year. traction on that day, for Walter Brodie, ready subscribed to complete the work. an out-and-out "reserve" law, so-call«d, THE SNORTING March 1O. BASE BALL TALKING ABOUT BATS THIS WEEK A VETERMJIONE. FAMOUS ED. 1ILLIAMSON GOES TO HIS LONG HOME. PALDISTG'S Trade Mark BATS are used almost exclusively by all the prominent Proff ssional, College and Amateur Players throughout the world. All the Wagon Tongue Bats and League Fats are hand-turned and made from models of bats designed by and used by the most skilful batsmen in the National League and Association. Onr new Patent Rough Handle insures a firmer grasp on bat and is high.y endorsed. The S timber used in all these bats is seasoned from two to five years, making the bats stronger and lighter than those of other manufacturers, who are obliged to rush their timber thr-ni»h dry kilns, thus destroying the life The End Comes to Him Near Hot quality and driving power of the natural wood. The quality is guaranteed by the TRADE MABK, SPALDINQ'S. ° No. 7/0. Spalding's Special Wagon Tongue Bat, made of extra well seasoned timber, and each bat thoroughly No. 6/0. Spalding's New Special node! Axe Handle Bat. Made Irom thechoicest sun-dried ash, patented, rough Springs While Seeking Restoration saturated with specially prepared oil, and carefully hand-jcrapcd when dried out by catural evaporation. No other finish handle, oval shape, thus giving a stronger and better grip, aud making it almost impossible to use the tat except the of any kind is put on, and by this special treatment the wood is preserved in its natural state and the density and driving right way of gram, ...... Each *1 50 bower greatly increased without the slightest increase in weight. Handle roughened by our patented process for No. 3/0. Spalding's Special Black End League Players' Wagon Tongue Ash Bat. New ]*trnt rough to Health-Brie! Sketch ol a Hot- petter grip, ...... Each, $|.25 handle, -.--..-...... _.. Each,$1.QO able Career on the Diamond. We have Bats of all kinds, prices from 5 cents to 50 cents. The kind of Bats for boys who want to be successful ball players. We have everything else required for the game and no game can be p-operlj played OTHER unless Spalding's Trade Mark Goods are used. You will find our Milts, Masks, Ptotectors, Gloves, Belts, Shoes and Uniforms cannot be equalled by-anyone. Chicago, March 7. Edward William- son, the famous base ball player, who was for many years short slop of the A. G. SPALDING & BROS. CHICAGO NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA Chicago Club, died at Willow Springs, near Hot Springs, Ark., March 3. Wil- the people of Cleveland have 110 reason lon are Just a trifle more Interested than liainsou had been at Willow Springs to kick on the schedule." MOTT'S MISSIVE. Captaiu Ward. Hence a veritable battle for the past two months receiving treat NOTES AND NEWS. of the giants. The people know that the ment for a liver ailment. He was also Everybody iu Cleveland, almost, hopes PLEASED WITH THE RECENT preliminary games in the South furnish suffering from heart trouble. that Tom Lynch will agaiu consent to be liarly auy premises for a logical conclusion LEAGUE LEGISLATION. March 3ist. come a League umpire. as to the real strength of the club, and Plans are well under way for the forma that this fierce contest on April 19 does. tion of a strong city league. Advance Made by Magnates in Popu They know that the preliminary games arc Cross received his contract from Phila used to experiment with different players delphia yesterday, and, as I understand, lar Favor—The Tribute to Harry In different positions to get a knowledge signed it immediately. Wright—A Good Word For Jim to enable an intelligent permanent assign PRICE IO CENTS. I think that if Tim Murnane had cherish ment of them for the championship games, ed ambitious to be real original aud fair O'Kourke—Hanlon's Skill in Divin and that winning in the South will only be in his recent article ou "five brilliant plays" ing the Wishes of His Public. a secondary consideration. So, look out he could have foaad material for all his for that first championship game. It will story in the great 11 inning, nothing to be hot stuff "a continual scrap from be nothing game between Cleveland and Bos Baltimore, March 6. Editor "Sport ginning to end." Last Sunday's "Herald" ton, after the close of the regular season ing Life:" Thanks, oh ye mighty mag contained a most excellent analysis of lu 1892. I have only been scoring grilles nates, hearty thanks. A grateful people every man on tho team, and a careful read 11 or 12 years, but tlie wonderful plays will rise up and call ye blessed. When ing of it, especially as most are known in that great contest stand out vividly as it is considered how many people are quantities and few are estimated, results the brightest and best of all. In bright anticipations for the sporting suc Sporting Editor! Jack 'Foster, of the directly interested in the artistic features cess of the club. Baltimore has this year "Leader," Is home from the old country, of the sport it would seem, that whether what It never had before, and whut Is and seems to have been benefited by his you sing high or sing low it is better to best liked by local patrons a batting team. ioug trip. __ ELMER. B. BATES. make good rules -for base ball than to It is unquestionably that, aud will pull make the songs of a nation. Well done like good and faithful servants, enter in and A SPANISH BLISTER. ELATED SYRACUSE. We have lu the past hud a team with enjoy the fruits of your wisdom. Al one, two or three good hitters, but never THE EASTERN LEAGUE BABY IN though they have before one in which all were strong at that GREAT GLEE. STOWED SHORT point. So, now that it Is to be bing, bang, of giving us the best batting compatible bam all during the season, enthusiasm with excellent fielding, yet they have runs high. Frequent strlke-outs at criti Admission to the Eastern League cal periods have almost made heart dis a Cause For Rejoicing in the Saline conceded so much more than was ex The remains were brought to this city pected to patrons of the game that ease an epidemic at Union I'ark, but now Monday, and the funeral will be held Cily—Club Plans and Prospects. we have a team thut can hit it anyway, one can only overlook the extreme con aud that is all that is expected of any to-duv under the auspices of (he Order servative aud rejoice in what advantages of Elks, of which society Willianison was Syracuse, N. Y., March 7. Editor player. If the hall goes safe, well and "Sporting Life:" The Salt City sends a growing breadth of mind has given good, but even If it is trapped the bats a member. Williamson retired from the ns. And this broadening of the views man is uot responsible. It is believed thut Chicago Club in 1891, because of fail greeting to Erie, Buffalo, Troy, Wilkes barre, Binxhaniton, Springfield and of the legislators is a hopeful sign for a batting team in Baltimore will draw ing health, and since that time has been the future. The interests of the sport more than a fielding team with even better in the saloon business in this city, in Providence and trusts that the coming artistic success. Ned Hanlon appears to season will find the Eastern League a are not all concentrated in one season, make a study of the desires of his public, partnership with William Woods, the ex- and the year of 1894 may teach lessons rhiladclphia ball player. big winner financially and otherwise. and in this case he has certainly profited Onr base ball "star" is agaiu on the that will now bo more thoroughly com by his studies. Ever since he has been prehended and result for 181)5 in even here his whole aim has appeared to be to Edward N. Willianison was born in rise, and the people here are just realiz ing that we have a real genuine hustler a more robust game. That they have find out what his patrons want, and then Philadelphia on October 24, 18.~>7, and taken the first step toward removing give It to them If possible. Moulding the commenced playing ball with the ama iu our midst in the person of George N. team into shape to meet the views of the Knutzsch, and he has already been bap the effeminacies from the game is ex public Is nuturully slow work, but Ned has teur Shibe Club ill 1S75. In June of ceedingly encouraging. The entering that year he joined the Burlington, N. tized with the cognomen "Napoleon." certainly got there at last. THE TOWN ENTHUSED wedge may eventually split the whole ALBERT MOTT. J., Club, where he made a great repu It is needless to say that Mr. fabric of sissy playing aud result in the tation as an all-around player. He fin Kuntzsch returned from the meeting at great ideal which has been longed for ished the season of 1875 with the Brad- Mew 1'ork with colors flying. Syracuse by the public ever since the autocratic PHILADELPHIA POINTERS. dock, 1'a., Club, and the next year was admitted and in the words of Man pitcher has dominated the game. Not played with tlie Neshanuocks, of New ager Kuntzsch, "Is iu the League to withstanding the pitchers will rejoice THE LOCAL CLUIJ PLEASED WITH castle, I'a., playing third base, catcher day, and is in the League to stay." The that THE SCHEDULE. and pitcher and captaining the team. lovers of the game here appear to be THE TEASING BUNT After the disbaiidincut of that club in has at last been eliminated, it will re wakening from a long sleep. They are Some Good Holiday Dates and a Pro- July he signed with the Actives, of De just realizing that we are going to have lieve them from much of the; tautaliza- troit, Midi. From there he wont to the a ball team and a good one at that. The tion of mind they have experienced, and fltable Arrangement of the Sched Alleghcnys, of Pittsburg, in 1877, and local press has taken up the game again save them from more physical expen the following year joined the Indianap ule—The Financial Settlement Sat with the old time fervor. The "Morn- diture of nerve force in fielding. It is isfactory—Current Local News and olis tonai. In 1
fence. He approached the fence leaner and asked of him how far it was to HE BOUGHT. Front Royal. Carsfully expectorating at a mangey, flea-bitten dog, the native BUT NOT WHAT THE AGENT replied: "Three runs, a jam, and a right THOUGHT HE WOULD. smart distance, I reckon." While all this might have been true, it really did He Began at the Top and Dropped not add much to the knowledge of the rider, and further questioning failed to Gently to the Bottom His Price bring anything more definite, so the Not in Keeping With His Get-up. puzzled wheelman journeyed on and found out that the man had given him "I had just started in the cycle trade, THE the right distance, only he did not un and having got things in readiness for derstand him. The three runs were the opening of the season became chiefly three streams which he crossed, the jam occupied in go zing anxiously out of the was a fork in the roads, and the "right window for my first customer. One smart distance, I reckon," was a matter morning, to my grtat joy, a gorgeous of some miles. F. A. E. swell raised the latch of the show room ______—————— door and languidly floated in. MINNE'S MOVE " 'Aw, got aw bicycle that a fellow could invest in, you know?' he asked. Into Line For '94 What One of the "Of course I promptly assured him FO
the luxury you now enjoy. To encour few racing men, even among those who age Mr. Classaye, then, my child, BITS OF RACING NEWS. have had some experience, know just how much exercise to tak«. Almost Invariably would be an act of coquetry to which I the tendency is to overwork. Racing re hope you could not bring yourself. I The pure amateur lamb has the mange. The. A headlong racer is not a man with quires no such ardous exercise as the col think it best to speak of this now be a long head. lege foot ball player or the pugilist, and cause he may presume upon, his ac it is because some of them think they do quaintance with you to hint at a nearer When a record is broken, what becomes require the same amount of work that BOOM. tie " of the pieces? they so often come to the mark "stale" BUFFALO'S a "Ho he has done so already, papa." France intends to use macadam as and overtrained. track surface. Fire! When the fire alarm is sounded "Then my admonition has come too Kings County Wheelmen will hold two at tbe town of Berndorf, Germany, where INDOOR RACING BRINGS A CROWD late?" tournaments at least this summer. are situated the extensive engineering "Why he asked me last night to The Martin roart race will be held at works of the well-known firm of Krupp, Columbia TO WITNESS GOOD SPORT. marry him." Buffalo, as usual, on Decoration Day. the members of the tire brigade, numbering "And you, Mabel!" exclaimed the Clifton Wheelmen, of Baltimore, will about 40, mount bicycles and tear to the father, with an anxious tremor in his hold a tournament on Decoration Day. fire station on the machines which have voice. "Can it be possible that you " recently been provided for each man in the PenseyresShows Considerable Speed- Sixty-live thousand entries were received brigade. When one of these firemen meets "Don't be uneasy, papa," replied the for cycle races lu England during 18U3. with an accident and gets thrown from queenly girl. "I turned him down iu A race from Trenton to Bristol is being Ills wheel we wonder if his comrades al Sue Walked Over For the "Ladies' great shape!" talked of open only to riders from the two lude to It as a "Krupper." cities. The Wheeling Athletic Wheelmen have Championsliip"-Ge9rge Washing HOLE HUNTING. Martin Is an object of wonder to French lecidcd to notify Chairman Raymond that Pneumatic racing men, because .ie chews gum while Wheeling would prefer to have but one How to Find a Puncture in a Pneu- training. international bicycle racing tournament ton, Jr., Sho ws Great Jaienile Fora. matic-If All of These Plans Fail Died from exposure the crooked ama ;his season, aud that to take place In Sep teur after the N. 0. U. professionrl rule tember. The project of forming a local Don't Hunt Any More. \vas passed. racing circuit, to be composed of Wheeling, Buffalo, March 4. Notwithstanding Inflate the tire as fully as possible, Efforts are being made in Paris to ob Steubonvllle, East Liverpool or Wellsville, the detection of the Press C. C. racing and holding the cheek close to it revolve tain the establishment of a cycle track in Youngstown and Beaver Falls, was broach men, and their club fellows and adher tho wheel very slowly. If the aperture the popular Bois de Boulogue. ed, aud It was decided that the club will ents, there was some great cycling at is of any size the escaping air will be "I would not recall the passed," sang endeavor to have such a circuit formed, the Arsenal last night, which compared felt. The spot should be marked' with the scratch man, as he overhauled tbe limit the race meetings to take place iu the early very favorably with that of any past a pencil before the outer cover is re man and shot over the tape a winner. summer. meeting. The attendance also was moved. The hole in the air tube will be Class B is such a success in Scotland It must surely be Instinct which prompts hat already, even before it has been tried, many racing men to choose oananas as n larger than expected. Altogether the found exactly underneath. The escape means of retaining their muscular energy Sixty-fifth lieginient. A. A. is to be con from a thorn or pinhole, however, is a motion has been made to abolish It. ...and ... Customer "Tell me honestly does this on long-distance rides. Few cyclers are gratulated on tbe successful outcome of often so slight as to be imperceptible. tire creep V" Agent "Sir, this tire is war iware of the amount of nourishment stored the affair. It is very probable that it In this case remove the coyer, pull the ranted to be the fastest in the world." n the luscious fruit, and to how many will iiuike quite a handsome sum finan air tube out of the rim, leaving the valve "Cycle." ;ribes of savages It serves as an exclusive sustenance. It contains sufficient cially, at Which all its friends will re still fixed, and then inflate the air tube, Jack Koan, the old-time pro.. Is said to article of to fill it to bursting Tat, sugar, starch, pecten, gum and nitro joice. taking care not je willing to race any man in the world, genous matter to support healthy life, and What we One of the features of the evening point. Then take it bit by bit iu both over forty years of age, any distance from s invaluable to persons whose digestive was the close finish iu the second race hands and distend it slightly, holding one to a hundred miles. organs are under temporary or chronic .between Penseyres and Harry Waif. it close to the cheek as before. This Prominent jewelers affirm that the derangeuH nt. When the former crossed the line a will widen the aperture and the air will solitaire diamond is going out of fashkn The North Side Club, of Milwaukee, winner, Wolf was at his rear wheel. rush ont fast enough to be perceptible. If 'or men. This will be cheering news to the will be one of the first In the field this Claim for it Harry Deckert, of the Sixty-fifth Regi the air tube is distended too much it 30 limit, Class A, rider. season with a road race, the date selected ment A. A., was showing the way until may suddenly swell into a lump and It is said that "Eddie" Bald has gone being Saturday, June 16. If the effort to burst. On the first sign of swelling nto the hands of Asa Windle. That means create a cycling association be successful, he hud a disastrous fall. that the good old Columbia will be knock- Miss Laura Mills, "The Daughter of the valve plug should' be pulled out. the road race will be run over the Thieus- Failing to find the puncture by the 'ug at the door this season. ville course, but If the association fails, Its construction is better than that of any other single tube tire on the the Regiment," as the Sixty-fifth boys The racing men are beginning to wake up :heu the Waukesha-MIIwaukce course will fondly call "her, won the ladies' race last-mentioned means, get a basin of and lacing wheels are being delivered. The be selected. In any case, the date of the Market. without opposition. Miss Cap Price, water and place it on the ground be irst spell of fine weather will see the ;vent will be June 16. The club already Miss Susie Parker aud Miss Maud side- the wheel. Take the valve out of ''spring chiokens" at wo:-k. jas many valuable prizes offered them, French, who were named to start, con tho rim, replace the plug and collar, About 20,000 to 30,000 spectators visit prominent among them being a piano and It is not readily punctured and is easily repaired. cluded not to do so. Anent this there and inflate. Then take the tire piece the races every Sunday at the Velodrome several bicycles. is a story that the four ladies had a trial by piece between the hands and distend 1'Hiver. So an idea may be formed of The course of training followed by all race for a mile nt the arsenal the other it under the water. Bubbles will indi how the sport is progressing in France. classes of athletes is in theory the same, It is fast, resilient, and will not burst. cate the position of the puncture. While The Peacock Bros., who built the board- the object in each case, of course, being evening and pretty Miss Mills beat the intend turning to get the system generally into a con others by two laps in ten. She is cer performing this operation the air tube cork track' at Herue Hill, wheel their business into a stcck company with dition of perfect health and the special It is the most expensive tire to manufacture of all the various kinds in tainly a pretty and graceful rider and is will, of course, lie between the G. Lacy Hilller -at the head of the new muscles to be used Into the highest state the champion lady cyclist of Buffalo by and the back forks, and the operator corporation. :>f efficiency. In the case of the racer he present use. virtue of last night's race. should see that no oil gets on it. "Bilker sweirs he owes me a grudge must In addition Improve his "wind" Henry .T. Wolf, who finished second Another method, though not always ef 'or healing him in our last race." "Don't that is, the power of breathing and circu in the five-mile city championships, won fective, is clean and simple. Unscrew you care, old fellow. He'll never pay it." lating the blood freely in spite of exertion, It is fully Guaranteed against fault or imperfection in material or inllator, and take out and see that his sprinting powers are de the two-mile race for riders of the 3.30 tho top of your Every man is a good amateur at one veloped to the utmost. Upon these two class after a hard race with Phil Reese, the piston. Fill the barrel full of to stage of his career. points the whole success of racing hinges. manufacture. of Yoiiugstown. The latter is small but bacco smoke, putting in several puffs, "Hest and change are good for a racing With the exception of George Gideon sturdy, and showed that he is possessed and holding tho thumb over the aperture man," said the crack, as he got up out and possibly Edward Meglemery, of Louis to prevent escape between the puffs, of bed to accept an Invitation to play of the proper stuff. With a little more >oker. "I've had my rest, and now I ville, none of the members of the old Kac- It is the best single tube tire in the World. experience he will develop into a sprinter then rapidly put the top of the piston Ing Board will be asked to serve on this back, taking care not to push it home. think I'll have a little change." pear's committee, which will be appointed of the lirst class. Wolf's victory was English wheelmen, who at the start- by President Luscouib entirely upon Chair very popular and the mere remarkable Screw on the cap, attach the nozzle off were afraid that the N. C. U. control pump. The escaping man Raymond's suggestions. Henry W. ou account of his hard race a few mo to the valve and of professionalism would not be a suc Robinson, of Boston, has been asked to rep ments before. sruoke will, in most cases, show the cess, are now convinced to the contrary resent New England on the board, while Muster CJeorga Washington Penseyre ion of the aperture, U. Lacy Hllllcr is opposed to it. 'hlcago and Louisville will each receive an aged 7, rode a mile like a veteran i l all these methods fail, the nir tube ''Are you going to get out of Class A appointment. Colonel Watts, of the latter have to be removed bodily from tho and race in (.'lass BV" was asked of ft city, is said to be very anxious to secure special race, doing it in 4.22 1-5. D ivitty proamatcur. "I don't really know the whole ten laps the namesake el. In the case of a front wheel it ;he position formerly filled by Mr. Meg- Pope Manufacturing Co. ing is but tho work of a moment, and should yet. I have no ambition to make my pres "emery. "Father George" wore a look as sc ence in amateurship felt by my absence." If the racer is Inclined to be fleshy he as that of a judge, which expand- be resorted to at once when there is ions any difficulty in finding the puncture. It is reported that S. Herbert Bilyeu, must reduce his weight to a point con in to broad proportions when he was of the Park Avenue Wheelmen, Philadel sistent with active exercise. Dietetics, BOSTON NEW YORK CHICAGO HARTFORD nded a great bouquet at the finish. In the case of the back wheel it is a phia, who gained considerable reputation which for years was regarded as almost "he two-mile novice race ought to different matter; the chain has to be re in racing circles during the season of '!)2, as important as exercise itself In training, been run to the tune of "com- moved, and much manipulation of the will again appear on the track this season. has recently been regarded as of less mo adjustment is necessary, while if the Hope beats high In the breast of many ment. One need no longer begin to starve " as the Crst three men Smith, to train. In fact, and Schulmyer were members of machine is fitted with a gear case tho a second-rate rider. With so many of himself when one begins operation is enough to try the patience the good men in class B, or openly after the every day bill of fare will do very FREE! FREE!! FREE!!! elub of that name. The other three the air cash, each second-rater feels that a slight well, provided only that it consists of well tartcrs were Lester, an Onkdale man, of a saint. For these reasons Improvement in the form and a bit of luck cooked, wholesome food. If the digestion is ml two unattached. The finish between tube should never be wholly detached may make him a champion. at all impaired the racer should refrain Smith and Wolf was very close. from the back tire until nil other "This pure amateurism Is a. very ab from rich gravies, fat, sugar and pastry, methods have failed. Personally we sorbing thing," said the manufacturer as else he Is likely to suffer from nausea Without question the most exciting iu which he exerts himself face of the evening was the three-mile have never found it necessary to do so. he signed a check for throe figures in pay- after every race In extreme cases, when it is found uont of the Class A rider's weekly salary. to any extent. face. There were four starters John In his last There may be no racing in Philadelphia Kimscr necessary to detach it, the puncture is "I hear (iosliu lost his head Penseyres, P. .T. Smith, William found, as before, by inflating and dis race." "There's nothing in it." this year. The Tioga Athletic Association and H. J. Wolf. The last-named soon The advice of the man who rides only Is on" the verge of bankruptcy. The Tioga tending under water. Sometimes the air the city, dropped out, but the olhers fought it is punctured on two sides, and a one machine, and always In the same po- track Is the only available one In out from start to finish. It was especial tube Kltlon. and with the same gear, is value and as none of the non-cycling members second hole should always be looked for for the racing man seems to lie anxious to help the club out ly close between Penseyres and Smith, the less; and It is suicidal and the enthusiasm was unbounded when before fastening up tho tire. In to change his gear, machine, or position of its financial difficulties the wheelmen do case of all built-up tires it will br found just before an important event. not care to carry the burden of an entire the latter passed Penseyres ou the twen athletic association their shoulders Al and held his advantage easier to put the air chamber into the Classbe "I wish I was a rumor." She ty-seventh lap rim, if, after inserting the valve, it is "Wish you were a rumor! What an ab ready they have gone down deep lu their through tho next lap. In the twenty- slightly inflated: the cover can generally surd wish for a great amateur like you, pockets to aid the organization, and they ninth Ponseyrcs regained tho lead, but in Mr. Classbe." "Nothing absurd about it. are fighting shy of any further loss. The lost it in the middle of the thirtieth. In bo got on while there is a little air retirement of O. S. Bunnell, the president Catalog more than Art gains currency. That's O and the air tube will be found A rumor making the last turn Smith swung too the tiro, able to do iu amateurism this sea of the track association, does not improve less likely to get under the wires or tho I am matters. Should the organization go un wide, and Pcr.seyres boat him home, son." be no bicj'cle meets in winning the race. The scores were: Pen edges of the cover. "Cycle." It is reported that the annual 100-mile der, there will road race cf ,lhe Atalanta Wheelmen will Philadelphia this year. seyres, 28; Smith, 17, and Runsur, 13. AT I,AST! The French trotting club at Leval- The race closed to members of the take place about July 14, unless it is de cided to hold the big trl-State bicycle meet lols, exactly opposite the Velodrome de National Guard was reduced from three The Tire Pumping to be Banished at Asbury 1'nrk July l.'J ami 14, in which la Seine, Is about to be transformed into miles to one and had threu starters. From Cycling in Uie Future. case the Atalautas will hold tLelr race on an extensive cycling ground. It will have They were Wolf, Penseyres and Deck the latter day. a track made in Portland cement, which Contains.... ert. For the first eight laps Penseyres Mr. W. D. Wiirnsbroiigh, works man will measure 950 metres In circumference, ager to Messrs. Hobey & Co., of Lincoln, In digging among the rocks on the and later on, if this turns out succcsful, \ield the lead, when Wolf caught, him Island of Madagascar recently they found to pupping and took a lead which he main the famous English agricultural engin a fossil egg that measures over H4 inches the trotting track will be given over Extracts from " Points for Cyclists,** eers, has invented an article for use ou one way and 20 inches the other way. cycling, and this sport allowed to sup tained 10 the end, despite the desperate pneumatic-tired vehicles, which he aptly plant the trotting entirely, when a track efforts of Penseyres to overtake him. This must bo about the right size for some be describes as an Atitoliator. The title admirer of true sportsmanship to throw at measuring exactly KKK) metres can One mile (boys under Ifi) Frank Max carries the explanation of the object of made, and we learn, on excellent author ^fe^fc Biographical Sketches of famous well. Sixty-lifth Kegiinent A. A., 1; V. that Class B rule. ity, that the same surface as at Herne qj$(F 3f/$ o r Wagnur, 2; Edward Dcnnislon, 3. Time, the contrivance. The construction aud It has now been officially announced Hill will be adopted. Already some very 8.08. 1'hil Ueese aud Alphonsc J. Myers mode of action may be briefly stated that the Championships of France will important cycling events are in view on also started. thus: A small air pump of special con only be open to French riders, giving them this track, and several prizes of $1000 Raleigh Riders...... Five mile, city championship John Pcn- struction is affixed to the rim of the a national character entirely. It is- how will be given during the season. seyres, Columbia It. C.. 1; Henry J. Wolf, wheel, near the usual inlet valve, to ever, intended to organize some interna A "gentleman cyclist" race is about to Comrades B. C.. 2; Tony Schnlinyer, 3. which it. is connected by a small pipe tional championships that will be arranged lie run in Brussels. One of the largest and With beautifully executed Photos of Time, 15m. 14 2-.r>s. Harry IS. DecUcrt aud with union. The reciprocating action by the U.V.F. in due course. oldest cycling agencies in that city Is or F. J. Smith also started. of the plunger is obtained by force The dally papers are full of "Billy" ganizing for the opening of the cycling sea One inilo, Ladies' Championship Miss Murphy intending to tnrn professional. exclusively reserved for gentle of gravity alone. Taking advantage of There is no news in this. "Hilly" turned son, a race Laura Mills, Sixty-Iifth Regiment A. A., of the pump revolving men riding machines bought of them. The walk over. In lion of the race Miss Mills the unusual c^se pro years ago, the only novelty he can give competitor must not have previously ridden rode ngainst Robert Maxwell, the winner about the centre of motion, a weight in us is to turn amateur or tnrn silent for a in a race, and must be gentlemen amateurs of the hoys' raco, and won In H.'Jl. the form of a ring encircling tho hub brief period. Either of the latter would in the strictest sense of the word. Light Two mile, 8.30 class-Henry J. Wolf, C. is attached by a light connecting rod to immediately prove fatal to Murphy. machines will be weighted up to the aver B. C., 1; Phil Koose, Yonngstowu, O , 2; the plunger. The ring by its continual The Municipality of Algiers is seriously age weight of an ordinary roadster, so Zimmerman THE AMATEUR AND W. Unnser, C. C. C., 8. Time, 5.473-5. effort to maintain itself at the lowest considering the desirableness of laying that all shall have an equal chance. The PROFESSIONAL BICYCLE... H. B. Deckert also started. position, effects the required motion of down a cycle track. When the track is race will take place at the Bols de Cambre, Two mile. novice-F. .1. Smith, C. C. C.. the plunger, as the pump travels round completed we hope our Algerian friends over a distance of 20 to 25 kilometres. CHAMPIONS OF THE 1; Henry J. Wolf, O. C. C.. 2; T. Suhiil- will not follow In the footsteps of the A number of riders, have already entered, myer, C. C. C., 3. Time, S.W) 2-S. W. with the wheel. The ring is hung loose League of American Wheelmen and pre and, says a Belgian contemporary, the fine AND WORLD..... Faulkner, Robert I,ester Onkdale, A. C. C., ly upon the hub, tho difference between vent the native blacks from racing privi tlcnr of fashionable pcdaldom will place Wheeler WHIbuu Hayes also started. the diameter of the latter and the bore leges. themselves under the starter's orders. Two and one-half miles .John Penseyres, of the leather-lined ring representing the No sooner does cycling appear to have There are more "inside" facts to the O. B. C., 1; T. Schnlmycr. C. C. U, 2; stroke of the pump. There are no side grown in favor In Japan than record-mak Buffalo Goth-Press C. C. war than the Harry Deckert, Slxty-llflh Itogiment A. A.. flanges or guides to keep the ring central ing proceeds gaily. The record bicycle public has any Idea of. Some time ago 3. Time. 7.IS8. William Hnnser also start and upright. The connecting rod being time between Osaka and Nara and back, tho Ramblers' Outing 1 Committee and ed, but fell on tho last lap when abreast fitted to the plunger by a ball joint, the a distance of some 112 miles, is 10h., 18m. Pressites' Racing Board held a meeting of Penseyres. ring falls about anyhow when the Two cyclists Messrs. Sheperd and Hughes and decided not to enter any men In the Threo mile lap race John Penseyres, O. recently tried to lower this, but were un races unless they were given a share of J. Smith, C. C. C., 2; W. Kiin- machine is at rest. When in motion the successful. B. C., 1; F. and central, just as the receipts. This agreement was made, ser, C. B. C., 3. Time, 'J.15;i-5. U. J. ring keeps upright Amateurism is virtually dead In France but the Press broke it and entered their Wolf, 0. C. C., also started. the rider does. There are only two now, with the arrival of so many first- men, without the knowledge of the Ram One mile race, closed to members of the principal parts, viz.: the pump and the class riders from England and America. blers. Tho former's fruitless efforts to National (inard-H. J. Wolf. (). C. C., 1; ring, and the only part actually fixed Tho amateurs are mainly represented by have the entrace fees waived were not ap John Puiiscyrcs, C. B. C.. 2; U. E. Dock- to the machine is the small screwed nip the schoolboys, at various French colleges, proved by the Ramblers, who were wllllug ert, Sixty-fifth llogliueut A. A., 3. Time, ple or fixture, soldered or brazed to the whose parents forbid them to ride for to pay their fees, but wanted a small Cycle Co. the Raleigh 3.122-3. rim. A union joint at the bottom of money; iu fact, the masters are taking portion of the receipts. President Hart- Five mile, open J. Penseyres. C. B. C., amateur question in hand, and we are mayer, of the Ramblers, Is reported to have the pump connects to this. One of these to note that this has been done. 1; F. .1. Smith. 2; Henry J. Wolf. C. 1). C., nipples is intended to be fixed to each pleased said: "We wanted to pay our entrance 8. Time, lfi.40. T. Sclmlmyer, William Henry Kanaska, will leave Milwaukee fees, and never asked to have them waived, 2081-83 Seventh Avenue, NEW YORK Uunser aud H. Deckert also started. wheel, and tho pump and ring can then for Kichlield, Wls., in a few days to train but we did ask for a share of the re be changed over in less than 5 minutes. for the coming racing season. He will be ceipts." be applied to any ma The apparatus can accompanied by Oeorge Tyson, the skater, It Is proposed that the Union Velocipc- 269 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. HER FATHER'S DAUGHTER. chine in an hour or less. There is noth who will assist him in his work. Kanaska dlque de France should establish a rule to ing about tho Autoflator, which.by giving will remain there four or live weeks and come between makers and riders, that is in She Knew Her Business, and the Old way or sticking fast, can damage tho expects by that time to be In fair con- case the latter broke his agreement for The ap "Tic Tac" Is the name of a new cycling club recently formed la Paris. In these THE WOES OF PURITY. days of pneumatics "Pick Tack" would CYCLING. have been a more appropriate name, wo think. HOW THE REAL GOOD AMATEUR F. P. Prlal will rery shortly desert SUFFERS. America for a while, and visit the land of $ 125.00 in his birth, Gold staying In Queenstown, Cork Accused of Crimes He is Not Guilty THAWING OUT. and Dublin. "Irish Cyclist." Laud of his birth, eh! Well, well! of, He Finds no Relief in Anything Faster falls this year on "Lady Day" for Is tt\e Value Placed Upon He Tries The Sad Effects of Giving the lirst time lu tin history of the t'nited THE GOOD EFFECTS OF SPRISG-LIKE States. The last time these two days fell a Dog a Bad Name. together was lu 1742 aucl they will not WEATHER ON CYCLIHG. again clash until 1951. "My dear boy, whatever Is the mat Our speed merchants will Insist on bar- ter with you? You look perfectly miser Ing the lightest possible article they can able," I cried, as I caught sight of a secure. These must break down sooner or racing chum of mine at a club run tho Johnson to Ride the Same Wheel as later, but that's nothing as long as they other day. can do up some other fellow. "Yes, old man, I have been worrying Last Year-Resigned His Office The "Cycle" dealing with the libel game, ' says: "The language employed by Amer myself a lot lately about racing, aud L ican pressmen towards each other Is so don't know what to do." Culver's Chances The Right Man warm just now that it Is reported they "What do you mean? You are all have to write It on asbestos paper." right for a dozen years yet; you've For the Place is Holden. How much wiser the League of Ameri shown yourself well above the average, can Wuitemen is than all rue rest of the scored better than you ever dreamed of world! Not a single one of the great daily doing, aiid enjoyed the fun while it Syracuse, N. Y., March 5. Editor papers has upheld the results of that cow ardly was on, and there's nothing to pre "Sporting Life:" Johnny Johnson, the secret ballot against the negro. vent your having even greater success "I know I started with oil in my can, Tr~——' young man who knows how to ride a but now the can Is in the oil," remarked and enjoyment." bicycle and use ice skates, lias come and Hinks the otUfir day on going to his tool- "Yes, there is; you don't understand gone, and the Century Cycling Club bag, only to find a floating, greasy mess how people talk and sneer, and say boys are jubilant over the fact that the of wrenches, rag, and outfit for repairs. beastly things about you directly you blonde young man will ride under the A venturesome Brooklyn wheelman at do a decent ride. Half of it's chaff, no big red "C this year. Johnson and tempted to ride across the Prospect Park We accept LESS and do npt preter\d to give doubt, but crowds of people think a rnau Manager Kck had a long conference Lake on the ice. When he recovered from only races for what he can get, and I with the Stearns Company, and as a the effects of the ducking be experienced MORE ttxan its value. am just about sick of it all." result the fast man will ride the "yellow ho promised never to try Ice-riding again. "The American Wheelman and Cycle "Well, I cull that utter nonsense; 1£ fellow" the coining season. The cycle Trade Gazette" was incorporated last you like racing, and are, as of course dealers say that there is every reason to week In Albi ny, with a capital stock of you are, one of the genuine sort, why believe that a great many folks intend $:WOO. The incorporators were H. L. Sal- should you take any notice of the sneers to buy wheels this year. The new tonstall, W. J. Morgan and Frank E. Hip HAKERS, and jeers of any body '!" models are much admired, and the pie. "I don't really mind them, when I racers in particular are closely inspected. "Dumbey's sight has become strangely come to reason it out, of course; but all The Century members anticipate much affected, poor fellow' He sees, everything Chicopee Falls, flass. double." "By Jove! I'm glad you men Lamb Mfg Co., the same it is rather annoying to bo pleasure at their "Hard Times Smoker" pestered with insolence. First, you get on Tuesday evening. Uoy Ford has a tioned It. I borrowed his tandem the other Jay, and Hi return him an old safety In your license; there's nothing much in novelty out in the way of an Invitation, stead." that, and you wouldn't mind the bother printed on common brown paper and . G. SPALDING & BROS., and the supplicating attitude of begging weil gotten up. Kor alleged business Have those who propose a relay ride from Washington to Denver stopped to con .SPECIAL permission to do what you want to do if reasons, George C. Westfall, cycling cap sider what it would cost In cash to get AGBffTS /_/"7K_> you felt convinced that the scheme was tain of the Syracuse Athletic Associa pure amateurs to ride in the affair? We a success. But your getting a license tion, tendered his resignation last Tues think not, or else, the Idea would have died EW YORK. CHICAGO. PHILADELPHIA. a'boomln'. does not prove anything; or, if it does, day evening. The action was consider nobody seems to regard it as proof of able of a surprise to the club members. Tho Belgian cycling Journalists are going anything. You score a win or two, or Westfall was elected only after a very to form themselves irto an associatloD. We trust that no prevalence of Dauas and whack record, or do something notable, hard struggle. Jack Homers "lu their midst" may cause if not notorious, aud then the tierce light HIS SUCCESSOR WILL BE our Belgian frieuds to fail as was the case EfllNQTON that beats upon the throne is inky dark chosen at a special election of the Asso in America. UP TO DATE ness compared to the glare turned full ciation on March 20. The new cycling When a boy passes where your wheel is on to you." captain will probably be \V. F. Hazle- standing and soonm bent on blowing his "Well, a little publicity does not hurt ton, who is now acting as temporary brains out whistling, "I want to be au BICYCLES you, surely '! Fame is the spur, you captain. George C. Hauford, Joseph It. angel." it is just as well to keep your eve R know the last infirmity of noble minds, Clark, O. D. Burton, A. C. Liedy, Her upon your tires, for fear later on you may find one of them has beeu mysteriously and so on." bert F. Prescott, John F. Nash, Jos. H. "Yes, yes; 1 know all that talk it Smith arid J. P. Tomlinson were the punctured. There Is as accurate fitting and good sounds all right in general terms, but new members elected lust Tuesday. The workmanship about a nigh-class bicycle come to particular cases. I change my recent sparring exhibition in the S. A. as there is In the watch In your pocket, mount, and people say, 'Just so, Smasii- A. gymnasium was a success all around. and the more careful the work the better em & Go. can afford to pay a better The spectacle of three colored men in aud easier the machine runs. When you price; but it's rather shabby to leave the ring, and "every man for himself," have un easy and fast-going bicycle and a steady-going off riding their machines after he gets was decidedly fuuny. There was a watch stick to them. known n bit.' Isn't that enough to large attendance. Fred Fisher, the A uew cycling roclety has been formed make you disgusted when you, Century flyer, is getting into fine condi in Paris for the fair sex, entitled "The as a mat Stubborn Turtles." Their badge is a large ter of'fact, pay a couple of pounds more tion thus early. This young man will silver star, in the centre of which is a for your jigger at Smashem's than ever chase everybody hereabouts pretty close golden frog. They have no headquarters, you did anywhere else?" this year. C. E. Wood, a prominent and consequently no discipline, but their "That's nothing; 1 should not notice Century Club'member, has quite a pho reunions are full of mad gayety. such rot!" tograph gallery of cycling celebrities at One of the wonders of English cycling "Then, 1 stick to one tire, because bis news room in Wurron street. John journalism Is how so small a man as I Johnson, on his flying wheel and steel Editor Edge, of "British Sport," can tind have not found a better one, and tha runners, is the latest addition. "Wally" Hie requisite strength to wield the enorm gossips are all at work directly. 'Ofy Helfert, of Utica, is hereby notified thut ous pair of shears he must Hud necessary course, he can't get out of the PoppemJ Mr. Wood is looking anxiously for that to supply his paper with uncrcdltcd copy people's hands, they'd round on himji promised photo. The cycling division of from the columns of his contemporaries. What am I to do? If I change or kej Tbe Detroit wheelmen have appointed a to the old love, I am equally suspectjf tho Y. M. C. A. propose to have a hand committee to confer with the Park Com in wheeling matters the coming season Even my hats and shoes are suppu mission in reference to- a bicycle shed on to be badges of maker's amateuriau and have two or three young men in the upper end of Bella Isle It Is claimed their ranks they expect will win glory that there are conveniences there for call it disgusting." for their club. horses and pedestrians and that It Is only "It is playing it a bit low down; but CHARLES R. OULVEU, fulr that the cycler should have shelter there's nothing in it to worry about. provided for times when he Is caught iu a Come aud have a scorch and blow such the noted trainer, has written here in re shower. lation to taking nonsense out of your head." charge of the S. A. A. A business such as cycling, which re "Hush! yon must not say scorch, even, cycling division. The engagement of quires such h-Mivy capital to embark it, nowadays without being called all sorts Mr. Culver would be a good idea. He is where such a short "season" has to support decidedly competent. The "Athlete" ull-the-year-rouud expenses of no light de of bad names by the big pots of cycling. hns been continued for another year as scription, where depreciation of plant Is "Call it what you like; come and hav« the S. A. A. otlir-ial organ, and the name such a serious Item, and, above all, where a jolly good ride." of every member of the association such risk of crippling bad debls Is lu- "All right; but the half is not told yet cirrwl, Is one that requires to be handled 9 Patterns. $100 to $135. Popular If a maker fancies my riding has ad should be enrolled on the subscription by business men. books. Messrs Chapiu and Welch are FITTED WITH THE BARTLETT CLINCHER OR PALMER TIRES. Send for Catalogue. vertised him, and he gives me a present, printing a "right smart little journal." Editor Barrett always conducts his paper up jump the critics and growl; if a upon the policy of the Western mob in maker does not do so, they still growl, S. A. A. fame is extending. The Olym dealing with a Chinaman, I. e., they hang pic Club, of San Francisco, invited the 313 & 315 BROADWAY, saying that I have the reward secretly the Chiuuuiaii first and then try him after in cosh, arid some add that the present is association to send a team to compete wards as to his guilt or Innocence. So NEW YORK. in its games on March 2. with Barrett, he always fires his accusation REMINGTON ARMS CO., only a blind to cover a larger gift secret ly in cash. I don't know where BENDRICK UOI.DEN. In "Bearings" first, and conducts his in THE REMINGTON SHOT GUN AND No. 4 RIFLE ARE UNEXCELLED. the fun vestigation as to the article's truthfulness comes in, after all, with all this talk of this city, the new member of the L. afterwards. Dakota "Cyclist." A. W. Racing Board, is a lover of all going on; or I go to pace a friend, of Our old friend Hendee must. In vulgar find the wrong Is used. Pressure should be course, I'm paid; or I ask a friend to athletic sports, and should after becom parlance, hove become "stuck on his put in the same direction ns the jaws are UP TO DATE...... help, of course, for money, according to ing initiated make an excellent official. shape," judging from a programme sent us tolntlng. Tuns, if you are forcing the han- these jokers; or 1 go on a committee as Mr. Holdeu is a member of both the of the Kamp Komfort Klub's minstrel lle of the wrench down, the jaws should an honorary worker. 'What does he do it Century and S. A. A. clubs, and there and musical melange recently performed be down. It will be seen that the bottom, fore should and will balance matters in Springfield. On the programme we find or handle Jaw, Is stronger than the top or IMPROVEMENTS for?' they sneer. 'Advertises himself a nicely to please all bauds. Hendrick acted "Picturesque Poslugs by George M. adjusting jaw, therefore the most strain bit, I suppose.' After four or fa've years Holden says that the sanction for dates Hendee." Who would have ever imaglLed should be nut on the former, aud the I vacate my place on a committee, and for Century Club meet on July 4, and "our George" doing the Sandow act! atter spared as much as possible, which ...... WE LEAD up they come again, pleased as possible, You will gain nothing by waiting. The ivill be seen to be the case if the above suggesting that if I had stood for elec S. A. A. meet on Labor Day, have been rule be followed. decided upon by the L. A. W. Racing 'U4 patterns have been settled long siuee. tion I should never have got iu again; If you postpone your order until the rush We are in receipt of a letter from Dal Weight, Strength, Style, Ease of Running, and I call it loathsome simply. I think Board. The members of both the big of the season commences you will be de Lewis, asking us to announce the sev- it would be best and most enjoyable local clubs will get to work at once, layed for weeks and probably not get as e'nuce of his connection with the paper SPECIAL POINTS : Adjustment, and Simplicity In Construction never to take an office, never their object being to outdo each other carefully-built a machine In the end. If which he started and has so long been to do any in the way of making the meets red possible, get a standard pattern. Any al connected with. Some way we can not all combined In the thing not anonymous, and never to gain letter events. terations specially ordered will cause weeks separate In our miuda the "American publicity as an amateur." o. WHIZ. of additional delay and }'ou will ruu great Wheelman" from IU big, good-hearted "All right, then, come for a quiet spin er risk of getting a bad mount. founder, but we suppose we must learn with me before tea. We won't Has It ever struck you as strange that to do so In the future. Few men In either of us be officer above the other, we HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE. the rider of the veriest crock on the road cycling have made warmer friends and LOVELL DIAHOND £YCLES won't race, and we won't tell anybody will wax enthusiastic In Its praises? This mere of them th in D. II. Lewis, and we anything about our ride." is simply due to the fact that one can get ro sorry, Indeed, to see him no longer According to the calendar, spring has useil to almost anything, and any change connected wlt.i its journalism. We are the Pioneers in Low Prices They go. Presently one punctures, the sprung. Is disconcerting. Ther-j are a few morals You are divided tn opinion between sev other bursts. Hain comes on, and they Kaufman hns just woo another trlck- to be drawn from this Interesting fact. It Is eral makes. One you know to be good, Our Bicycles Never Give Out .... walk home thoroughly happy. "Cycle." rldlug "championship." impossible to form a just opinion of a :nit the others you are uncertain about. It ts funny tbut one rarely pores over the new machine, a different, position, or a They have been recommended by friends, We Hake All Sizes ...... dry reading in a catalogue. change In gear without most exhaustive or they have been largely boomed by ad RIGHT YOU ARE! You seldom get at tlie cold fnots In cy trials under all conditions vertising or record-breaking. Don't hesl- cling by meana of a healed argument. A company working on most, original late a moment. Leave nothing to chance. England Already Repudiates the It is not what a man knows about a lines has been formed In Purls, rejoicing :>ut take the machine you know to be good. JOHN P. LOVELL ARHS COHPANY League of American Whitemen's wheel, nut how ho tells tt, that determines In the name of tbe Velos-Kxprcss. Its ob Next season you will be In a better po Hybrid Amateur. bis abllily. ject is to have messengers stationed at all sition to fudge if one of the olhers is like MAMJFACTURERS the principal warehouses and shops, with ly to suit you better. Generally speak Our American friends are sadly out of The Georgetown (D. (3.) Wheelmen clear bicycles, whilst others will be placed at ing, however, Shakespeare's dictum is as BOSTON, .... HASS. their reckoning in tho institution of ed nearly $17(X> on a reccut fair held for the railway stations. Five hundred men applicable to machines as to men: "The Class B amateurs. And poor old Scot the club's benefit. frieuds thou hast, and their adoption tried, will be always on duty ready to take a AGENTS WANTED land, too, has made an equally unfor "To buy or not to buy" that Is the message or parcel anywhere in Paris for grapple them to thy soul with hooks of CATALOGUE FREE tunate error. Both these countries of question which will now bo harassing the 10 cents, whilst for destinations outside the Btecl." Write for Terms minds of many cyclists. fortifications tb« charge will be twenty Frank Egnn, cycling and associate editor light and leading will have to couitlnto A paradox The solution of the ijuestion cents. of the "Sporting Life," spent yesterday In line with England, and lay down a defi " bow tires are best attached to rims has "Old War Horse" Van Slcklen. proprietor New York. He Intended to visit several nite rule. Amateurs are amateurs on been solved without solution. of the "Bearings," of Chicago, was In places and former haunts when a dweller EASTERN RUBBER MANUFACTURING the one side, and professionals are pro "Braciug weather this!" exclaimed tho town yesterday, on his way to Boston. He in the metropolis, bnt the Quaker City fessionals on the other. A genuine mid repairer as he put a new stay rod In the slates' that the Bearings Publishing Com Sablt asserted Itself, and he didn't see half COMPANY'S dle class is an anomaly, and cannot be broken frame he was repairing. pany has secured the contract from the L. of them. A bid was put in by his paper endured. Aa for Scotland, their action "How did you get that cold?" "Id the A. W. for printing and publishing the for the privilege of being the organ of the simply amounts to this, that Class B "League Bulletin" and "Good Roads Maga L. A. W., but so far It has not been ac datural way; went riding without my coat. cepted. Talk about giving them the earth, amateurs will either have to race in 8'pose I advertised for plads ad spedlfisa- zine." Both publications will be entirely England or not at all. In the same way tlods?" distinct from the "Bearings," and every why the paper offered to publish tbe organ effort will he made to make them In every without any cost to the League. If that America's Class B gentlemen will have The dally cycling papers In France pub way as desirable as it Is. New York "Ite- Isn't giving them enough, the colored gen to take up their position in tho licensed lish weather prognostications, which Is a eorder." tleman kicked out of the organization must pro. division, and not, as some of them good Innovation If the prognostications are be lurking In the heating pile. New York C TIRES fondly The amount of discussion caused by the seem to think, among those ama correct. Recorder." Why will E igllsh papers keep up the action of the L. A. W. in adopting the teurs eligible to race for the N. C. U. argument regarding wheel-slipping in win amendment referred to Is exceedingly Tbe Supreme Court, of Minnesota, has championships. If there is to be inter ter rldlug the question ia simply a side wearisome to the members of that organ just handed down a decision In a case In ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD. national reciprocity there must be the (slip) Issue. ization. Philadelphia "Ledger." We should volving the liability for drawing a decor think it would weary the League of Ameri ated vehicle In the street. Where a person same form of international agreement, The girl who can ride a wheel has a can Whitemen to see every great journal with a wagon loaded with bicycles covered which the Americans seem to think so good time, bnt the girl who Is being taught iu the country telling them what asses they with several flags flying and waving from unnecessary. There can be no doubt by her sweetheart has her waist squeezed were, not that this information can in any one side to the other and thereby making Manufacturers, Jobbers, Retailers and Repair Men should send us their Names at oncf for our that the Zimmeruian business was han the tightest. way be regarded as news by those who such a display, while drawing such wagon dled in a very slovenly manner in the One of our Spanish contemporaries com know anything at all of this un-American as an advertising medium through the States, simply because of the jealousy pares the position of the bicycle stoop to organization. principal streets of a populous city, as to which exists for England, and so that the letter C. Well Y worry about it! Let frighten a horse of ordinary gentleness, ter B at that. General Le Boulerge, of the Belgian Ar and cause It to IRew How price Xtet the champion rider of the year might not tillery, has jnst published a "work entitled run away In such street, be suspended. Let there be no mistake Abbot Bassett will once more turn the "How to Determine the Speed of Veloci injuring and damaging the property of ON crank of the League organ. He will be pedes." The "Velogr.iplm" says: "This another, tbe finding of the jnry upor. the in America about the suggested invasion the official editor of the League of Ameri erudite writer Is the inventor of the Chron- question of the negligence of such person CLIMAX, REX ROAD AND CYCLONE TIRES. of 1894. If the facts concerning Dirn- can Whitcineu. ographe le Boulenge. which Is universally drawing such wagon will not be disturbed. berger and Bliss' amateurism come to Paper rims for cycles are the latest employed for mensurli g the speed of pro The Wllson-Mjers Co., will shortly have light, they will not have the remotest suggested "improvements." We now await jectiles, also of tha Dromoscope and the the New York home of tbe famous Liberty chance of obtaining amateur liceuses. cardboard frames, cotton spokes, glass Dromo Petard, whleh control on the West moved to No. 4 Warren street, adjoining Nor ought they, good riders as they are. balis, etc., etc.! of France and on the Belgian lines the the corner of Broadway. Their retail es is valuable to us, but, unlike some other manufacturers, we will not send Let us right away offer Messrs. Dirn- A cyclists' fete Is being organised In Bel- speed of trains at the divers dangerous tablishment at No. 1780 Broadway will be y OUI* i\cltn& y°u a cneaP chromo in return, but prices that will save and make you berger, Bliss and Bald a hearty welcome glum to commemorate the opening of the points along the line." continued under the care of one of their mouey. You have not seen them- Address as bicycle riders, but in heaven's name special read for cyclists between Nosseg- When the jaws of a wrench are strained old and trusted employes Mr. S. T. Moen. beoi and Tervuereu. or sprung open, do not use It In tho usual Mr. Alex. Schwaltmeh, who has heretofore don't let them pose as amateurs, or they The century run of the Metropolitan As manner, for, if you do. so sure will you managed this particular branch of their EASTERN RUBBER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, may be disillusionized immediately they sociation of Cycling Clubs will be from lose tbe corners of the nut. The best plan business, will have charge of their store TRCNTON, N. J. ask for licenses. There are very few New York to Asbury 1'urk this summer, is to use tbe front.of tbe jaws, with the and riding academy, at Nos. 1'217, 1219 people here who do not appreciate the probably on June 30. back part of the wrench turned in a direct and 1221 licdford avenue, Brooklyn. This doughty doings of the "Rambler" team In the opinion of a French writer cy- lino away from tbe nut. The jaws will iiulldlng has been known as Avon Hall. gear, so that the outer rim of the wheel CONCERNING CAKES. with Katnhler machines and tires, and cliug In England Is an Instrument for bus then fit both flats of the nut, no matter Mr. Schwalbacu will cater to the wishes of revolves under the weight of the rider. Kamblor sinews of war. It is not to iness purposes, while lu France it is a how much pressure is put on; In fact, the trade in Brooklyn, and also have geu- This GirJ Had More Sense Than the sport and an exercise. some mechanics never use a shifting ral supervision of the Long Island busi A safety wh:ch Is claimed to be specially Racing Board. be supposed that Mr. Michael Dirn- "There is one thing about slippery wrench any other way. believing that It ness. suitable for one-legged cyclists Is the la berger and Mr. Julian Bliss can neglect test novelty. It Is being Introduced by a "I'm going to get married," said he, as their bumble but honest occupations roads." "What?" "If you don't like to saves the corners of the nut. Victor Belangcr, of Springfield, the In Mr. I,. A. Wcstwick. of M-ii.sfield. The he placed his diarnond-bejeweled fingers ride on them you can sit down on them The Cette Bicycle Club (France) know- ventor of the uuicycle. has now made a special feature of tiie machine lies In the as large as a ham upon the counter, throughout the summer and pursue the without much trouble." how to carry out a successful evening's blcvcle which, he thinks, will be a big (net that it may be propelled either en "and I want a wedding cake." pastime of cycle racing without cash, The illustratii ns In llecredy's uew pa entertainment. After their annual dinner success. It embodies the principles of the tirely by the hand or In conjunction with and beyond Rambler support they have unlcycle. Tha new wheel will be a rear- "It is customary nowadays," said the per "The Cycle," are now far in advance on the 10th iust. they had a musical en pedal driving. Irstead of the usual handle bakery girl, "to have the materials of no other visible means of subsistence. of any shown upon tbe puges of any other tertainment, at which comic songs were driving safely, weighing, all on. about 30 bar, this is bent round so fur as to tun These men are not likely to get amateur foreign cycling journal. snug by the hon. sec. and by the "tall pounds. The rear wheel will be spokeless, the two handles luto one. The handle has the cake harmonize with the calling of having three arms, extending from the hub the bridegroom. For a musician, now, licenses, however much they may de Many people have rushed Into the cycle girl of the veteran mustcr-at-arms," there an up and down motion, which, by means sire them. "Sport and I'lay. ' trade who are absolutely ignorant of the was a "dunce du ventre' by M. X., and to tho outer rim, to which will be attached of cranks, causes a toothed wheel fixed we have an oat-cake; for the pure aira- first principles of It, and they are songs by those charming lyclistcg. Mad tlie rollers. The third of these rollers will about half-nay between the handle-bar and teur, the sponge cake; for a paragrapher, feeling the pinch already. emoiselles Sarah de Civry and Julletlc he a large gear much resembling a sprocket the axle of the front wheel to revolve. The spice cake, and so on. What is your St. Pol, the evening closing with a masked wheel The frame of the machine Is higher front wheel Is consequently driven by Poetry and Prose. The public are always crying out for cy than that of an ordinary bicycle, so that moans calling, please?" cles to be cheaper. The opposition In the ball. American clubs please copy. of a chain running round the above "I'm a Class B amateur." Let po»u sing th« old refrain rocking of It is not generally known among riders the bearing case hangs about rive In.-hos mentioned toothed wheel, and one fixed on AlxMjt tbe patter of the ruin; cycles Is strong, and already below the bottom of the fr.nxf tin- hub of the front wheel, similar to that "Well, come around later; your cake's The cycler tho' will ne'er forget It Is thought there are too many ia the that there is a right and a wrong way of on the tlud wheel of the usual safety. all dough." trade. using a wreuch aud iu most cases, you will from the sprocket runs over to* larger That iulu la ua3t.v. tueau aud wet. 8 THE SPOBTINQ 1O. SOLE MANUFACTURERS Flesh —OF— means strength to with stand chronic ailments, JasJ.Corbett's coughs, colds and disease. Sound flesh is essential to BOXING GLOVES health. Also makers of all styles NEW YORK VS. PHILADELPHIA. and prices of Boxing and The Quakers Lose the Second Teair Scott's Fighting Gloves and Spe Match at New York. cial Gloves for stage pur The second team match between Ne>v poses. For Catalogue and York and Philadelphia was shot at Baby Ion, L. 1., on March 2, and resulted, like prices, address the first contest at Kiverton last month Emulsion in a defeat for the Philadelphia team The contestants and conditions were tlu A.J.REACHCO., same as in the first match. The coudi the Cream of Cod-liver Oil, Tulip and Palmer Sts., I may use the expression), twaddle and tions of tho match were 50 birds each enriches the blood, builds constant sameness that we have beeu lis 30 yards rise and 21 yaris boundary Phila., Pa. teulug to for years. A clergyman 1 could John S. Hoey was referee. up flesh and fortifies the easily obtain, and many are very anxious . The weather was excellent for shoot system against sickness and to do it, but 1 have already given you my ing, the air being soft and spring-like reason for not having a clergyman. and the only unfavorable feature was chronic ailments. Physicians, Should you consent, as 1 trust you will the slight glare from the snow, which re the world over, endorse it. TABLES. I will have it in the Opera House, as yov BILLIARD would feet more at ease and comfortable fleeted the sunlight just outside th< there than in the church, where you would boundary.- This however, was only i Don't be deceived by Substitutes! The Bruiiswick-Bfilke-Collemler Company, not feel ut ease. Do not write on receipt slight objection, as the excellent score Prepared by Scott i Bowne, U. Y. All Drusgistt, Manufacturers of of. this, but consider the matter between shows. The exceeding closeness of tb.( this and next Sat.irday night, when I will contest is shown by the standing a Billiard, Pool and Combination Tables. call to see you. Yours sincerely, * various points. Importers of and Wliolesale and Retail Dealers hi When each man shot at ten New BARKER'S CHICAGO TOURNEY. York was three ahead. At the 20 poini BILLIARD MATERIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. THE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT. the lead was reduced to two. At 2o tin MAIN OFFICES: 860 Broadway, New York; Nos. 4, 6, 8, 1O and 13 W. 6th St., Cincinnati The Short Stop Experts of the AVlndy teams were even. At 30 birds eacl: Nos. 2B3 lind !!G5 Wabasll Ave., CUicilBo; No. 11U S. 4th. St., St. Louis City Set a Iiesson Which Eastern The Playing Not as Satisfactory as Philadelphia led by a score of 9(5 to 9-1 Players Should Emulate. 1002 ARCH ST., PHILADELPHIA. Was Anticipated. At 40 the Philadelphians' lead had been Gh offices aud salesrooms in all principal cittoa. H. J. BERGMAN, On February 12 a short stop tourna In our last issue we publisjied an ac increased to three. At 45 there was a ment was inaugurated iu Charles J. count of the billiard contest at the Union change, New York being one ahead 10. Pnrkef's room in Chicago, which has League up to Feb. 20. Ou the night of and at 50 this gain had been, increase^ attracted entirely too little attention the 27th the game was between Duhring to three. here iu the East. Thin is probably ow and Hallowell, two of the best players in There was a large attendance of well- ing to the fact that during the past the tournament. Hallowell, however, is known sportsmen from New York, bin three mouths Slosson, Schaefer anil Ives no more a match for Mr. Duhririg than the attendance of Philadelphians was have practically monopolized the press any of the others, the score at the close small. The score follows: of the country. That they deserved all being 200 to 130. Dukring's best run NEW YORK TEAM. the space and attention that have been was 27, and 18 for his opponent. Fred Hwy-2 2 2 2 2, 22222, 22022 ADVANTAGES OF ATHLETICISM. bestowed ou them no one will question; On the afternoon of Feb. 28 Wright 22022, 20222, 22222, 22222, 2 at the same time a tournament such 2222, 22222, 22222. Total, 50. and Miller were the experts. The score Killed, 47; missed, 3. Used second barrel 50 Sir W.Richardson Says Athletic Life as is now in progress in Chicago should was 200 f9r the former to 198 for the times. receive very general attention from the Should be From 18 to 36 Years of latter. This was not only the closest George Work-2 2212, 02200, 2212 Life. press of the country. Indeed, the time contest of the series up to date, but as a 2, 02122, 21020, 22122, 21202 way; when a less pretentious tournament matter of fact one of the most Interesting. 02222, 21222, 12211. Total, 50. Sir W. Richardson, in an article in SIDDONS WINS PROM RUSSELL. would find a poster in every leading The winner's average was 2 1-29. The best Killed, 42; missed, 8. Used second barrel 40 Longman's Magazine on "The Athletic athlelieism, and says, A Twenty-seven Round Fight Won billiard room in the country. We are run for each player was 11. Edgar G. Murphy-2 2222, 02222, 2 Life," speaks of not disposed to be captious, but, us a On the evening of the same date, Feb 222, 2222 2,0 2020, 20202, 2 among other things: "1 wish on these on a Foul. matter of justice to the players, Mr. 28, Hallowell and Rougher played. The 020, 22212, 22222, 22222. Total subjects to be very just, neither a pessi Danny Russell, of Bridgeport, Conn., score was 200 for the former, to 130 for BO. Killed, 42; missed, H. Used second barrel mist nor alarmist on, one side, nor op Parker should have advertised this tour- the latter. Hallowell's average was nearly and George Siddons, of New Orleans, ;; £VERY ONE can afford to use Clam pa'iieut tuoro extensively, especially among 49 times. timist nor apologist on the other: In fought twenty-seven rounds in a hall 3'/2, which proves that If he played long Captuln A. C. Money-0 0221, 22201 jj Bouillon for Lunch, Dinner and Eastern experts, many of whom entertain enough he would defeat Duhring, if the atbleticism there are many great ad near Newark, N. J., March 3, for $500 tha ridiculous Idea or theory that in piay- 01121, 02100, 10002. 2 0 2 2 1 :: Tea at 20 cents a. quart. Enough latter In the meantime did not destroy 22212, 22"212, 02220, 22222 vantages. It makes men manly, strong, a side. Biddons was awarded the vic !! for a whole family. Prepared in five Itiff tournaments each player should prac himself; 16 was the best run. Total, 50. Killed, 37; missed, 13. Used secoud ready in a word, vital to tho bust of tory on a foul. Time was called shortly tically receive a prize. On March 1, Hovey and Wright played. minutes from a bottle of This is not professional or sportsman barrel 40 times. vitality, when it is carried out with after 1 A. M., about 100 spectators be- The game was one of the best of the series, PHILADELPHIA TEAM. earnestness, in a proper spirit, and uudei like billiards. As n matter of'fact, it is Hovey making a run of 37, which was the ins present from N«w YorU and Bridge but little better than playing for hire, if Charles Maauester 0 2211, 22022, 1 proper rules. It .were an easy matter port. BURNHAM'S best run of the tournament so far. The 222. 22112. 10122, 21221. 2122 robnbly not gambling or lottery billiards. score was 200 to 1S7 for Mr. Wright. Win to double the strength of an unculti For twelve rounds honors were even, petty, small aod vicious in 1, 2 0 2 1 2,1 2 2 12, 222 2. Total, 50 rt is mean, ncr's average, 2 22-3U. Killed, 4«; tuisved, 4. Used second barrel 34 vated nation by introducing into it but Siddons" superior generalship soon CLAM theory, and has existed probably more cx- On March 2 Duhring and Vtimorcken times. good athleticism. Those four magnificent jfavc him the advantage.. After the teusively In this city and some of the were the experts. The score was 200 for "D. S. Thomas." 1 1122, 11122, qualities of mind and body precision, twentieth round Kussell received terrible BOUILLON New England towns for years past than iu Duhring to 175 for his opponent. Miller 2120, 12210, 12002, 12222, 12 decision, presence of mind and endur punishment. Ho knocked Siddons over any other part of the country. and Dunlap played on the uight of the 3d 222, 11202, 02222, 22222. Total 1 Quality improved, price reduced,!! Twenty years ago, when there were ance introduced into a nation, hammer the ropes twice, however, and in the i larger bottles. All Grocers sell it. < \ Inst. The score was 200 for Miller to BO. Killed, 44; missed, 6. Used second barre ed into it until all the nation was indi high-spirited and dignified experts In this 196 for Dulap. 3ti times. twenty-seventh round deliberately fouled E. S. BURNHAM CO., Iclty, such a theory or proceeding would On the afternoon of the 3d Inst. Duh H. Yale Dolan 2 1 2 02, 20002, 2 vidually influenced by them, would by putting his arm around Siddons' neck taoGansevoort St., N.Y for a moment be entertained. The ring and Bougher played. The score was 2 2 2 0, 0 2 2 2 0,1 2 0 0 2, 1 1 2 0 1, 2 L make the nation grander than any influx and trying to throw him. The referee Sample bottle, 1O cent»{ make* a pint. es then were probably no la-ger than 200 for the former to 142 for the latter. 21-2, 21211. 02220, 22212. Total of wealth, fashion, or glory of conquest thereupon gave Siddons the light. ^ey are to-day, but they were not chopped On the night of Saturday, 3d inst., Ver- 50. Killed, 30; missed, 12. Used second barrel It would beget a new kind of athletic- Jack Reagan, Ike Williams and John into small pieces. The money was moicken and Wrijfht were the experts, the 40 times. H. A. Welch 1 0222, 0020 2, 221 ism an athleticism of tho soul, which ny Creedoii were in Russell's corner. e, but th« experts had to display grit, score boing 200 for the former to 162 for would lift men and women into a su , pluck and backbone to win It. the latter. 22, 22202. 1 2 O 2 0, 22222, 2122 Tommy Ryan, Charles Burke, Billy remarks have no refererce whatever 2 21220, 00022, 00222. Total. 50 perior beauty, both of body and mind. Yeager and Harry Hamburg looked out to tha present triangular tot-ruameut be Killed, 37; missed, 13. Used secoud burrel 45 It. would also insure length of days for Riddons. The buttle lasted two tween Dodds, Mcl.iughlln and Burrls, but times. and it would insure happiness of exist hours. Primary^ I that have been played Caroms. RECAPITULATION. ence, because it would exalt mankind Second* I to tournaments March Is the greatest month In the year New York Team- *ry or I here during the past ten years. McLaugh- Killed. Missed from low and groveling conceits am' Tertiary I lln, Dodds and Burrls have "some sand iu for trade in billiard rooms. Shoulder Hits. William Sexton, the billiard player, has Fred. Hoey...... 47 ! pleasures into contests that are as su I permanently cured In 16 to 35 days, I their craw," if nothing else. . George Work...... 42 i perior as they are exhilarant and grace At Chicago, March 1, Stanton Abbott | We eliminate all poiaon from tho sys- I The Chicago tournament has eight play brought suit, for ?15,OOO damages against Knocked out Harry Gllmora In four rounds. 1 tcm, BO that there can never be a I the Broadway Hallway Company for break- Edgar G. Murphy...... 42 ! ful. Once more, it would stamp a newer I return of the disease In any form. I ers Anson, Capron, Thatcher, (iallagher, Ouptuiu A. C. Money...... 37 1! The Governors of thirty-seven of our I Parties can bo treated at home as I Hatley, HnrrUon, C. Schaefer and Helm. lug his leg recently. and purer heredity, freed of ancestra forty-flve States have declared themselves I well as here, (for the same price and I The amount of money at stake is $500, Dodda, of Plttsbnrg, who Is to play In Totals ...... 168 32 strains, beyond anything that has evet emphatically against prize-fighting. I under the same guarantee,) but with I the triangular tournament, which com Philadelphia Tram been conceived." I those who prefer to come here, we I divided Into four prizes, viz., $250, $125, Chesterfield Good, the English boxer, who I will contract to cure them or refund I $75 and $50. mences on tho 19th lust., )n this city, is Killed. Missed "The prospect is cheering and hopeful was in this country a few years ago, has I all money and pay entire expense of I Thomas J. Gallagher Is the star, with said to be playing very good billiards. Charles Mncfllester...... 40 4 but there are disadvantages connected opened a school for boxlug In England. I coming, railroad tare and hotel bills, |__ McUuighlin Is in coiistaut practice, while ...... 44 ( William Hntley next. Anson, Clnpron, "IJ. R. Thomas"...... with athletic life which darken th* pic Joe Waleott, of Boston, and Tom Tracey Tliatcher aud Helm are supposed to rank Uurris Is not idle. H. Yale Dolan...... 38 12 of Australia, have been matched to box Our Magic Remedy fr^s ID tbout even. Schaefer and Harrlson are TTMomuiott, the Australian billiard play K. A. Welch...... 37 13 ture, and which must not be concealed I Netw Failed to cure the most obati- n Tanked on the same par, but young Ilar- er, says that he is willing to make a There are errors abundant that need t ten rounds In Boston on March 21. If I nate cases. We challenge the world I flsou, who came to Chicago from Portland, match, spot barred or otherwise, with Totals ...... 165 35 be weeded out. There is an error in Tracey wins he will be matched to light 1 for a cage we can not cure. Since the I New York wins by three birds. "Mysterious" Billy Smith for $2000. I history of medicine a true specific for I Ore., about 18 months ago, to be. coached Frank Ives or Jacob Schaefer for $!>00 the commencement and the ending of the I Syphilis has beeiisoughtforbutnever I by Irank Ives, made the second best aver- a side. In a game at London, March 1, Hoey shot with a Purdy gun weighing 7 Ihs, athletic life that should be remedied John Bailey and Albert Melton, of Madi I found until our Mugic Cyphilene I *e, 714. In the touri.-ament during the first between John Roberts, Jr., aud Memmott, 8 oz., and using 48 graius of powder; Maealester, son, Ind., tho two middle-weight colored I was discovered. We aoliclt the most I a Purdy, 7 Ibs. 5 oz., and 50 grains; Money, a It should not be begun at too youthfu champions, fought nineteen bloody rounds I obstinate cases and challenge the I week, and also the second best run 43. the JSngllshman broke the record by scor Greener, 7 Ibs. 8 oz., and 45 grains; Dolan, a a period; it should not be continued tc March 2, three miles south of Lo- I world for a case we cannot cure. This I According to reliable reports from Chicago, ing 867 in one run. Seott, 7 Ibs. 8 oz., and 48 grains; Work, a too late a period. I have put it at from gausport, before 200 suorts. Melton was I disease has always baffled the skill I Mr. Ilarrison has in him the making of a Vlgnnnz, the French btlllardist, has a Purdy, 7 Ihs. 8 oz., and 48 graius; Welch, a eighteen to thirty-six years of age, ami knocked out. I of the most eminent physicians. I treat expert, but la said to have groat plan to bar tho anchor shot at balk line Churchill, 7 His. 0 oz., und 4!) grains; Murphy, S500,OOO CAPITAL jntipthy against practicing. If this Is billiards. After the balk line has been a Parker, 7 Ibs. 0 oz., and 42 irrnins: "Thomas," that, I am convinced, is a very just At Norfolk, Va., March 2, Charles John I behind our unconditional guarantee. I irne, Mr. Ilarrisoti should return to Port drawn, according to his plan, a chalk a Parker, 7 Ibs. 6 oz., and 32Vi drachms. limitation for all except those who are son, of St. Paul, Mliiu., who was on trial I Absolute proofs sent sealed on appli-1 land at once. There is a great future be mark Is made from each corner to the Time of shoot 3 hours, 55 minutes. obliged to follow it as in the acrobat way, for prize fighting some time since at the | cation. Address, fore him if he is willing to work, and Referee Johu S. Hoey, Hollywood, Long to the Ariel Athletic Club In Norfolk, was ac COOK REMEBY CO., intersection of the Hues, thus cutting during a life of toil devoted quitted, and, .as In tho case of Corbett, I Boon tOI Huoole Tempi*, Chlu(0, 111. iard at that. No man can be great at (ho corner square Into two right angle Branch, N. J. amusements of the people. At eighteen Iny business without, severe application. the other indictments were nolle prossed. triangles, and the rule is that carroms the organs of the body have fairly dfc- Jerry Bnrnett, the New York light Mr. (Jallaghor seems to be a better bil can only be made In the corner when Random Shots. vclopcd, and yet are not so matured as liard player than McLaugtlin, of this city. two lines separate the object balls, for, weight, whipped Buffalo Davis in a bar VV'c have vast respect for such veterans as should one lino oul^ intervene, one of tho A new gun club has been organized In to have lost any degrco of their elas room one night last week. Bnrnett Dodds aud Gallagher. Even Schaefer aud balls must he drivuu across another line. Princcton with the following officers: Dr. ticity, power and facility for affording weighed ISO aud Davis 180 pounds. They Blosson come under the same head. It is This niiturally bars the anchor nurse shot. liergen, president; Benjamin Gray, secre graceful and powerful movements. The fought to see who was tho best man, und For Baseball and Footballists, Athletes, I pleasure to know that the longer these tary and treasurer, and IJr. E. L. Tiffany, nervous system has become well de the spectators chipped in $2.24, which Bar- Cyclists, Horseback Riders, Boxers men remain in the harness the better they dull cnptiiiu. A new club house is soon nett spent treating the crowd. to be built. veloped, and the senses have reached and Oarsmen's use, >lay. The other experts in this tourna- to good and healthy action. At thirty- At Jacksonville, Fin., Feb. 28, Champion >u«nt, with perhaps the exception of C. George Work, of New York, and Charles Corbett was tried on the charge of vio JMincfer, seem to rank about on a par Maealester, of Philadelphia, have beeu six the organs have ceased to increase lating the laws of Florida by engaging in with Mi- Ban-Is, of this city. matched to shoot one hundred birds each, naturally, and all parls have entered n prize light. The jury, on March 1, after AMTi- What we admire most about this tourna 30 yards rise and 50 yards, for $2000 a side. into a maturity which stands in th_ bfing out but Id minutes, returned a ver ment Is the sportsmanlike qualities dis This important contest will take place on way of new activity of a permanent dict of not guilty. On the following day played by all the experts In tlielr willing Thursdav, March lu, at the grounds of the character. By this time the body be the Attorney General nolle pressed the PR1CE, ness and desire to participate iu snc-h a Kiverton Gun Club, near Philadelphia. gins to feel concussions and vibrations cnse against Charles Mitchell for lighting leries of contests, without being assured George Helm broke the record at the which, exalted, pass easily into shocks by previous appointment aud also the In advance that each man shall receive a shooting festival at SliPll Mound I'ark, San cases against the lluvnl Club members 20c&B5e pri'/,e. As already stated, there have been Francisco, March f>, making a possible sev ift'ecting the elastic substance, especially and others for aiding and abetting a light tournaments held here in the East, but enty-live, three bull's tycs in succession. the elastic arteries and nil structures by previous appointment. notably iu this city, which were a dis- Up to this shoot the championship bo- that require to be. cushioned by the elas- Per Box. rrace to experts, owing to the desire of all longed to anybody with the odds in fnvor ic element. If elastic tissue grows to bo assured before a ball was struck of 1-'. O. Young. The target Is the Mid n the body in youth and adolescence, that the result, no matter what It shoultj winter Fair target, with a bull's-eye just :here comes an early period when it fails STRENGTHENS THE MUSCLES. bo, should result In a prize for all. The PRIA'CETON'S NEW OFFICE. the size of a sliver dollar, at a ruuge of > grow; and, as occurs in a piece of E. FOUGEIIA. & CO., AGENTS U. S., rules of the present Chicago tournament, 200 yards. ___ 3O N. WILLIAM ST., N. Y. wllh Its eight players and four prizes India rubber, there comes another period hould be pasted In the hat of Eastern T. J. Perklns Elected University w-lieu, it begins to lose its elasticity. players, and each Eastern player should Treasurer by the Advisory and Ex SPALDING'S MOVE. Then any new exercise of an extreme Be compelled to glance at that hat when ecutive Committee. iind becomes a mechanical injury, ever a tournament Is under consideration An Important Deal iu the Sporting which soon shows itself in the fact that ID this part of the country. Tho 1'rinceton Graduate Advisory and Goods Trade. Incentive Committees on Athletics met :he man once so successful, is forced, JOHN CUEAUAN. A. G. Spalding & Bros., having purchased lolens volens, to admit that he is beaten March 3 at tho I'rinceton Inn. Of tho the retail business of Peek & Suyder. of Graduate Committee I'hillipus W. Mil >y younger competitors. Here arc dis- 120, 128 and 130 Nassau street, will con idvantages of a striking kind. I have COMPLI5IENTING B1LL1AKDS. ler, C. C. Cuylcr and Max Farrand were solidate their entire New York bt slijess present, aud J. MacN. Thompson, Ed n this store, together with the adjoining seen them. I have seen many youths A Letter From a Clergyman Which ward Munn and T. G. Treuchard, of store at 15 and 17 Beckmau street, which tijured by too early competition. I Fine Tables, Carom, Combination and Pool tho Executive Committee. jas been Veceutly leased by them. This lave over and over again seen mature THE LOCAL SHOW. of tlio KrunxKick lialke Collender Make. Explains Itself. move gives them the largest athletic goods men vitally injured by too prolonged Crdws Irom all parts of the woiM promptly attended ti A prominent Catholic clergyman of this Tho chief business was the election of Thomas W. Pcrkins, of Germantowu, store in the world, with the prestige of competition. It is hard to know and The Judges Named. For the Various Oner 1,OOO,OOO Xolse Sttbduet-3 Sold. city has sent the following letter to the :he old-established retail business of Peck "eel all this, hut it is according to our JOHN CKEAllAN.Contmsutal Hotel.Agent,Phila.P» billiard oditor of this paper. It is pub Pa., of the present senior class, to the & Snyder, which has been lu existence for mistress, Nature, and she is r,o strong Classes. lished, in our opinion, more as a com now ofiico of University Treasurer, over HO years at this stand. and determined a jade she will give The Philadelphia Kennel Club names in which was created at the last meeting Peck & Suyder will retire from the retail he following judges for their bench pliment to the men who are engaged athletic goods business in New York City lothiug beyond what sho has given. the billiard business, or, as being a fair of the committee, and shortly after Nobody says no and means it with so show, to be held at the Tattersalls dur- STRICTURE«et'«, ratified by n mass-meeting of the col and devote their entire attention to their Stricture causes