THEBT THI FPOHTINQ LirR FuBLicniNO Co. SPORTING LIFEESTERED AT Pill LA. POST OFFICE AS SECOND CLASS MATTER. VOLUME 12, NO. 23. PHILADELPHIA, PA., MARCH 13, 1889. PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

ml tbe first gaane* will b« played at Waco, Fort liamfata. Not much jjood even in the Wtstern Asso- Worth and floudtoa. It baa been so arranged that ritttion. An>1 as it is pretty near time for the pu- ssinjr. there will bo no lay-offs. bee to begin 1 will tUit tbe ball YolHug. First, MiL- LATE_NEWS. neapolis (of course) or St. Paul; second, the earn*-; THE GUEAT TRIP. Pitcher. thTd, Omaha; fourth, Milwaukee; fifth, St. Jo?; sixth; A New Newark Des Moiiies; seventh, Sioux City; eighth, Denver. Special 10 SrOBTixo Lin. Suppose there thcuM be a nip-aud-tuck ruht for A Bad Case Against Two NKWARK, N. J., March 9. Vownrk has signed II. D. first place between ihe twos, what a fat thni£ it Travis, ut Cap* Charles, and expects we inters of him as would be for Blorton and Barncs. Wo would have The Spalding Tourists in a pirchor. He itaoda aix luot and tbrett inched In hia 5,000 people every day. Ball Players. bare fe*-t aud is tuilt m proportion, lie has a speedy The team will report early this month nnd practice iu tbe athletic club ^yinuailuiu until tho ground tibd Merry France. weather jiermit outside work. HARTFORD STILT. HUSTLING. Season tickets Lave been placed on pale and already THE OLD "WETS'" REORGAN­ a number have been sold. They cfat 620 each. The Club About Organized—A Reminis­ Our new grounds will be put into shape immedl- A Game Played in Paris Fur­ cence of « Famous Team— tocal Notes. alely. Work bas been commenced and we anticipate IZATION COMPLETED. tlie finishing tuuchrs by March '^5. St. Paul will open HARTFORD, March 7. Editor SI-OUTING LIFE: tbe new diamond ID aa exhibition g<e completed. At any rate, il'e a good tenm. ney to Egypt. to $5.000, as many who have already subscribed You will hear from us later on. A. W. G. A Player's Bereavement for stock, hare proinlml to take an additional ebare. A meeting will be held Fr;d*y evening, tbe Sih, THE TRI-STATE LEAGUE. [CCPVRlOHTtOl when a b-mr-1 of directors will be elected. PARIS, March 9. The Sp&lding tourists ar­ Aquatic Walters, Etc. Rapidly Perfecting Its Organization llow Hartford wuuld make the teams in the new rived hero Saturday night and have been quar* Etc. Atlnntl: Association hustle to win ihu bunting if it riayerfi Signed, tered all week at the Hotel St. Petersburg. Con­ bad tbe team that represented th's city in 18^5. Tliftre A BAD CASK. DAYTOIT, 0., Mare-h 7. Editor SPORTING siderable trouble was experienced in getting a was the slur Irani uf the minor league*, but it did not LIFE: The Tri-State League is making rapid last the fteaion out, as tbe management bee* mo ftnun- suitable ground to play and meantime the play* Kuehne ami Morris Likely to be Seriously cmlly embarrassed nnd most of the players were etrides to complete its organization, but I am crs spent their time in sight-seeing. The Na­ Involved ia l*.eg:il Difficulties* eo!d (o i-ven up mat torn. They held some of tho old afraid that April 1 will be here before the eight tional League for the Advancement of Physical team and tilted in with Amateurs from the rural dis­ Epeclttl to Sroimsa Liri. clubs are fully made up. Education tendered the u?c of its grounds in the ca?e against Morris tricts and trifd to piny the Bn»sf.n uut. It was useless, Dayton has at last secured a manager in tho PITTSBUKG, March 9. The and right there and Ibou the National gamo died and liois de Boulogne to the club?, but as thcsa anV. Kuehne for keeping a gambling house ia was buried an;t bas been dead ever since. Tho team person of Mr. F. M. Jones, of Duhith, Minn., grounds are not enclosed and are some dis- really causing copsiderablo anxiety hereabouts. in 'fc5 was made «p as follows: Connie Mack, now who is also a centre fielder. He comes well re­ tnnoQ from the centre of the city they wero The authorities are disposed to push it and with with the Souatun, was cttchinp; Gilmore. In UiO4e commended. hardly suitable. So the proposed gamo waa their good case the prospects are that tho de­ duiR i hoy were known as tho bona battery. Mack The players engaged by Dayton are as follows: made n good m»n fur Washington, but Gilmoro was postponed until Friday, in tbo hope that a fendants may receive a disagreeable sentence The Ladd brothers, of Lynn, Indiana, as a mote suitable li-c>uion c<>uld Le secured. President always iDclimd to bavo a big In ad aiid" to wound up Cincinnati; Ed uinK-r tho severw lawn of the Sla'io. M< rria came hym« with tho Syracuse Stars lost season. John ilonry ami battery, Win. tilery, pitcher, of Citriiot signified his wish to v, it ness the gtime on yesterday itud surrendt-rodhiniwlf to tho police. Kivipx Lyons, fielder, of Detroit; Frank B. Kilien, Pittnburg, Tdursdty. Prcfi-ient ('a-not received Mr. Lynch, iba Bill Kreic, another Lattery, went to Washington, l>nt second baso; Vail tor K hvurine next Friday, llu declares that th*ir tt*y WHflHhort. George Shnch, tlie light fielder, fmt base; Cuae. Berber, of Cincinnati, re; rcsfutativn of tho Americau base ball teams, and jamb ling WAX nut Koing on in the rcom, and no Jack Foxatty, of LOB Angeles, third base. M-ttittym1 Sj o'io iu warm terms about America's Nali >nal gaina wtm WHS ptaytog that poMt'on here ttiut 8 a*on, ouce and begin to gam oa for money worw perniiited. His claim is dmil'td made a K<>'d showing with the Senator* 1/wt Jout-a w;ll lake hold of tlie club at as being wtrll aJ tpted to the notvous, wiry physique of at by the police ttud otbers wliu IIATO lo'.kert Into tbe traiu tbe incu and complete the tcnm. American* aud Frenchmen. Mr. McLtan, the Aincri-* yt-ar. Gnihflr, another pitcher, was eoM to Springfield baa secured the gen ices of Mr. Jennison, matter. Tbe club management will l»k«ly uke a Ootroit for a fair price. He was one of the can Minister, and Secretaries Yiizuand aud JHV did all band io the ca>o and iu th« tivnut of a true bill by tho of (ho Chicago Uesfived, to manage their club and in their power to ft^Ut the party, and extt mltd t-rery star jitcbora ol the Kis'ern LfftK"6 thit year the club ia ua grno'l jury every ?ffort will be made lo Btav" the ran* BI»-i8t';r1 who covered tb« second I a*r, weut to the o'd play second L>HBe. Tbe remainder of Courtesy but:i to President Spslding and to Manager off Btiiil fall, sj that the club mil uot lot* tbo s-.-rvkt^ follows: Kid Summer-', pitcher; Pat Lyona, thott Lynch. During the week the carnival preceding tlio Slftts and ufterwitrdB to the Athletics. I believe this third lase: J. hn of the men. yt-ar Wftltui Bur u hum haa signed him for his Worces­ stop; Ilbue, first b.ue; McLau^hlin, L:-iiten EO.tnotj w as at ita h>-ight, auii the plai e-rs of thoj Beck ley and Staley write from Hot Springs ih*t Houtcliffe, left fUld; Mausell, centre fl«-ld; Oalla.'t.er, two teams saw ihu French capital tu its gay tat dre^s. ter team. Couuio (Joylo, a Svotberu League player, catcher. The «eaeon will bo opened at Suringfield by thttj will be InPittrtburir on March 21lh. Th«y tutimd played third aa good as any in the Eaulero th.it season. THK QAME IS PARIS. remaiuing at tbe SpriuVn until tbo Clevelaoda come, The New and Promising Pitcher of the Kansas City Club. a pame with Coluuibus In Ai-ril. Johnson, the left tie!d«r, «fina favorite iu this city. for the most part, After several vextti< us delays tlie m.uch talked of In order to pet a few day»' ^ructico. He went to tha Ho *iius and I guess no one has heatd C it)ton anil Wb««ling have hired, Hilly Sunday, in a lttt«r to Manager rhillips, wy§ their old players, p.nd are ready foi Ihe fray. fume botween the Chicago aud All-America base ball of hioi HDoe Tliertj w«s u team thttt would wake tho Findlay \e, now being woiked hard fur the baby tuams took place ye tetday lu the Park Aerosmtique, be novpr had nuy ititetitinn of goitg to tbo S^rinfis. Xowuiks of to-day bustle in proi>cr style. It was tho He \vill join ibc t-raui Apiil lat at Ciactuuut), ready CHICAGO GLEANINGS. CALIFORNIA CULLINGS. clnh, an J will likely put up a strong bail team. Notwit:iaiai)diiig thy pour a^co:nra >9atiuO4. ^0.) per­ season rbeuouienal Smith wasafeUr. But Hartford Manefiehl is well equipped aud ready for tbe season to sons pttiJ a dullar e>ich lo Hlturai the contest. Predi- for piny. was Ins "Jonah." What a razzle John got whtn be Dnnlapaud ConwBy hare taken their course of 21 Davo Sullivan Signs as Association Umpire The California l-eagne Teams NOTT Almost opou. Ft. Wayne, lud., ia not a aure thing aa yo*, d> nt Car not uu* detained at tbe Palnis del 'P^lysee oa f*c»-d the boyn from tlie Nutm-K StatJ. While he waa The Wheeling Club Completed—News but two good nianagfra me there at work aud it is ox* (ifflcml business, but sent a b-tt*r of regret to Messrs. Laths end left the Spring. Tpry *-!TecitvH against the other clnba, he could do Completed Current News and Gossip. autl Gossip About Local riiiyers. l-ected tbe organization will be effected iu a short Sia'diog and Lvnch, and delegiited Gutieral Bruyere nothing with Haitford. We shall probably not have SAN FHASCISCO, March. 2, Editor STORTING time. at:dCaptniu Cbammin to represent the Goverumeut. AQUATIC NK\T3. Hfl strong « team an tlmt wan this season, but the pnblte CHICAGO, March 7. Editor SPOKTIXO LIFB: LIFE: With the exception of Sacramento, the Luna will be a member of tho League without a A^o!Jg^ido of them, under the tri-colorot France, sat ran r«ht n^surt-d that il art lord will have a team that Chicago baa had ft representative on the staff of California League clubs are all made up and are doubt if Mr. Baldwin haa to do the backing of the Miss McLau.-, tlio tlaiighter of tho American Minister, A Xciv Yachting Association—Tho Fassulo will not dijgrrtcu the UH.IIO it I *ars. A tram that Association for tbe team hirmeli. und bis iiiict', Sliss I'rquliart, niih Mr. and Miss Jay would Btaud a good third or foimh in an eipht-clnb umpires in the American as follows: Saa Francisco Inccll nnd Mcegan, Kegattu, Ktc. past two years. John McQuaid has been our BrUht hopes and flattering prospecta lie before tbe uii'i Consul GeiiHiul Hathtx.ue, whoso efluit^ on behalf Bpeclat to SPOBTINO T,iri. l*-tntno would be snr» to pnv. Of course, we expect to nitchers; Swett and Stockwell, catchers; Powers, Tri-Stuie Loiiguo tlna year. Tlio anhiry limit, the of tue players did unucb to secure them Parisian sue* have QD« Hint will 1 e*t that. representative in that organization, but now second base: Boyle, third 9. Yacht racing will bo rirst base; Hanly, proximity of Ihe ciiiea composing the L«(*guA,thH two- CCP9. NEW YORK, March THE Sroui INQ LIFE is oa sa'e at all drug stores and that Jack has joined the National League, D»rid base; Dt-nohue, short stop, nnd Stockwell, Levy cent fare ru'es nud the new contract system all tend Among the other well-known Americans present by newabovit varly SunitnieU gnys be dou't care to take the man­ I>erkempt. In on^ group wera tho Nesfr York Yacht Racing Association which Waltz, of Baltimore, signed Sullivan, T! Du^dalc, J. B, S. tayr.e aiid T)r, Vno night. agement of tbe Iturtfordd the coining sea-wn. Ctuirlio -nd Coughlan, pitcher?; Ilardio and aeveiat penthn.in often seen in tbe Stock Exchange. war formed at the Gilsey House last tliinkfl of krepipg out of tho race, but when the time to fill that position. I don't know o: first base; McDonalJ, second wero represented by dele­ atchers; Dooley, Aoiona: them were. I>. S. Givgury, Fnink Wurd, C. C, Sixteen yacht clubs coint-s I think he will be fid ug, either »a manager or man who is as well posted aa Dave io -.. *..- base; Suialley, third base; O'Neill, short stop, ANXIOUS COKN-SHUCKERS. Camerou aa-1 V. I'eicy Smith, of Pniladrlphia; Col, gates: with bis gentie cry of ''Play bal 1 !" rules of base ball The Association geto one of the outfield, Gregory, ot G"Vi-iuor Hill's tttt.fi, and F, C. Fenwfck. Buck Bfnraunun wan in town U«t week, looking as «n>l Hf.rlie, Long and Cab ill in A Condition Tlmt Troubles Sioux City Officers were elected as follow?: President, best umpires in tbe country, bar «one. .Sulli­ ^tocition Fairhurat and De Panther, estchew; Baker, With them WHS 111** young Piiuce Soltykotf, of Russi*, Commodore A. J. Prince, of the Yonkers Cor­ ftn« a* silk and anxiously woltiogfor ttios-eas^n to open. 3Iaiiag;er Fowell's Determhmtlon, Ktc. and C.,y., lEeinhardt. Ilfforo Ibis critical array of cterft ut S.by's, is t!i« van ia a Btriclly temperate man. otie who dow uot Harper attd Hunolt, pitchers; Selim, fir t lia-^e, Byrne, inthians; vice president, F. \V. Pangborn. of the . Jimmy \Vuo-lflf ihff penlal know tho tast« of liquor. Ho does uot use tobacio Sbcnnd base; fctickucy, third bacc; \ViiiteLeaii, short Sioux CITV, Miirch 5. Tha question that is uprctators the boye played an almost faultless sarhe, "bnr«Hii of informntiou" for the boys. He is quite a bothering the managers of the local b.iae ball as- iu lact the Le-it of the tiip. Tho Ghicaic.-« nude nnly Jerp.-y City Club; s^retary, George Piirkhill. of Co- beats them till iu apy loin), am! ia i-no of the mcst coDecnial fel­ ?Eop, «nil Moore, Sweeney «nd Howatd In the o«t- liiuiLit; treasurer, t!. K. McMurray, of Sinttn Island; crank, but says your correspondent lows t!;at is iu the profession lo-iltty. Thnre ia no field. There are to ui»Dy new names on (his list that sociution just now is that of railroad rates for tl:e riciu*Iy fujurcd him-* club. They do not see how they can pny lull f-elf in tiding to Aecund bii'O that ha had to quit the Jersey City; W. W. Wafhbnni, 81112 Sing; C. Carner^u, your hundreds of teadete, as Dave is known fruia club, aud it would be a wiM conjecture to say which i* fare and make expenses, and letters have been Kwwarh; George C. GeitUud, New Jersey. MICHIGAN STATK LKAGl'K. Mnino to Ciilit'oriiia. tlia etron^eet or tho weakest until th«y l)avo all pluycd game, aud he-will beciippljd for several daja. ilia By-laws and acontiituiio-i were adopted. These de­ U. F Sullivan, manager of Ihe Wheeling Club,ha* a few patne«. The H;u> Fruiicicco ia the only team ^vtitten which, when interpreted, rxean that it' i.laco wa-i Ukt-n by Httliwln, Score; fine tlie object of tbe Association to be the promotion A Preliminary Organization Effected—A rompleloil his team, Mliicu will fight for Iho Tri- comi'oatii wholly of home tileut. thcro are not lighter rates, there will be no ba^o At.L AHfc'A. AB.R.B. P. A. Ej CHICAGO. AB.R.B. P. A.* ilnnlou, cl...3 1 2 0 0 0 ilyan, cf.se... 3 1 I 1 of yacht racing arrnnin the cluba. Any club with 1<) Salary F.iinit Rule Adopted, Ktc. State championship. Benny has a good lot of J)li»y- NEWS ITEM3. ball. The clubs intend to play with a mire prac­ eri and his one amLItion it* to defeat Manager Hiir- Ward M...... 4 0^02 OitMtit.iT...... :i 11 0 0 U y'adits and 25 members in New York, New Jyreey or GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 4. Preliminiry better accommodatioDB tical eye on finances this year than last, and Oonnocticut can join. The dues are 510 a year for ringttfn'a lloggtrtt. The iuHowlng are tlie playeis Tbe reporters are promised Bruwu, rf....3 1010 O'SulMvan. If...3 0 0 U (I C steps were taken to-day to organize a Michigan tliH S'J rt80D. uirii that end in view ure looking alar all tlie little Oinoll, Ib... 41211 00! 'iison, Ib.c... 3 0 0 1 each c!ub. Tbe adoption of a set of rules, which will whuni ^nllitan has oo his piy roll: Zieglt-r, Kaua, out of tight. But all 1 Baso Ball League. The meeting was attended S. himit and Dowman, pi'chcrs; Zimmer aud Ciiam- Nurmaii Baker haa been In'd up with ni'ilM'ia. lealiB whereby tbe money drops Wood, 30.....4 0 14 0 4 OlPfefftr, 2b...3 0 0 a 20 govimi all races in which tbe boat a uf tbo different racmiriftnto a'ill need^ a second and third baseman. thf-89 little mutters wiM be (ropeily arriuemj, uaiw; Snllirau, soconii K« sarty, If... 4 1100 OiWiUum'n,«i3 ° ° ° ° ° Thu Knickerbockers and Sun Frf*nciscos i>)ay<-d at tho warm days of May will find tbe Coin. I'nluce tTitU Maunilix, 2b* 0002 ()-Biin;a. 3i>..... 3 00330 piottoi) of circuit racing among tbe different clubs Greenville, Owoeo and Grand Rapid?, and let­ bnwi Ouliu, 8iiort slop, Ike, third base; Hulht-rn, iu aplcu'lid trru lor work, aud with a abnj *lit»« left flcM; Byan. centre no].I; I'ntSiillivan. ri«l>t field. Snota Crux ou tbe 22d, the former wiuniii]; by 4 to 4. Karl*,, C...... 3 1 0 9 0 OjTea«T( p...... 3 0 0 0 O were also set forth aa objects. ters were read from Jackson, Bay City and Mus- ViiV. Tlaliren nnd Kn-11 were the pitchers »nd the of cnuiing undt-r tb« pole in tho )rad. The full for A committee was appoirted to report a set of ('inner. Hall. Ward. Jliillen, TnMiliy anil Schecarm Crane, p...... S 12 0 10 v'[>..!y, r,cf.....2 OO' 4 00 kegon, favorable to tbe v 1 report at Whf ; ToUl...... 32 6 U 21 1» 6 I' ' J u 0 « I I rating rules to the next meeting, wbfch trill i l;* v ; belt! at 73 Varick street next Friday night. Frank W. E. Jline, i 2 21 c^ainucny itndnl?: Z. C ; i^nageT. of r,U-Amer*i...... i O TUB T, - - - TTA , Kaji*M '>n> Uaiu, l<> lieio i.n a Iu^iiio49 trip. Kvu^Ca . .. ,. Chic*g >...... :...... o tj o^o^, e, i-a NEWARK, 3I»rch 0.- nunnat reeatta of trfrr, to act until a permanent organization ia tnent offeve«i ttmt *uni h« raised the limit to $.'t,000. from Lia hcm^ in Richmond, 1ml. , thui he haa <>riiored perfected. On motion tho chair ai pointed Jumes A. gays that be U out of ba^e hall forever. the boys to Yeiwjrt for duty at this eity April IS, aod Earned runs All-America 3, ChlcagQ li. Ki-it'oo. the- p»»afc Kiver Ann. ' Association will J C. Mo»1er- errors All-America 2. Lett DM bnse» All- Aim rim o, be hell un tbo Paraiic »i AevftrK, May 30. The pro­ Lombard, of KaSanmzoo; Frank L. Mil'er, of SAgiuaw. doDi all Uio smne. He WHf only making a grand bluff that he w 11 put in a couple of weeKs thett» nftei RCI- 15, Chicago «nd J. H. Roushkolb, of Chicago, a cuuiuutlee to visit pleted his team for the Ama'eur A-wocitliiid. Us has tine the players ao]tiaintu*i with encii other, itud ID Chirago ft. Total baso bith AU-Auicric* gramme includes junior and senior single sculls and the f.iltowinii well-known amateur players: C. Jnsti, at the Nati'icu.' Itfarjiie. yowever, he does otjuct to 'L. Two-base hit Crano. Il-.m.* run Cnrroll. Firaft four-oured «liell«, pair-oare 1 gins, four-oared gigs, six- the unrepresented cities aud to induce them to juiu bt'injr plnce'l in class B.' rtiscoveriiig uny w«-nk p:>iut« (but inuy.t'e poM«8to«l by *jn lallft Oft Crune 4, oil T^nor 3. Stolen baBu* . the League. pitcher; Qallagher, catolier; 1'nterson. first base; Bar- them. Tbe discipline will be Teiy ti((id, aud tib pro- oared gig*, eiffht-oared the He and double acalla. En­ tell, second la-«i Biahop. third bise; Kenn«y. short The Ctttit"orni.i Leij;ue Bclietlule was completed this hlanlou. Dro« n, Ward, Fo-arty. Struck o\it By tries close May 27. Chairman D. X. OnrtlsB, chairman of the rommiltee afti»rnonji at a meeting of tbe magnates at 'the Occi- ]>08<>8 that rtiirin? tho seatuu tuf-y play bull. It auy ol Crane 9. Dun Me pUv* Brawn, unas^Hted; 13 urns, on constitution Mid hy-tawi, reportel ihat it Imd U-en itop, L. Jnsli, Ortman. Sayers and Schaffyr, (ieldura. them exhibit a drtire Palmer Pet»rfm will not go to Canton. He has been den'al Hotel. The fijat game wi 1 be played March '24 Pf*-fier and Ual Iwin. Piwsed tail Auson. Wild pitch unnlile to draft a futnial conmitution, but made the aud ttie last Nov. 21, each ciub to play % tames. Last TO PLAY "HORSE" Crane Time 1:40. tnipire iivttly. THE OLD METS. following rt-cownienrfaiMjns: Itft sole hetr to his father's tstate%v:ho died here last Monday. Piterson is now a wealthy boy, and will year only 08 garnea were yilayed. thay will be civen an upportunitj, but U will be after Tho taaius Itfi at 8 o'cl ck Inet nij^ht for England. First The salary built per month to each club fixed, tboir Duriiei are eriixed from the i>av roll. Tlie expe­ They Imped in pla.v in Brietd to-day, hut the groundr The Team Now Selected—Arranging for at 8600. continue bis father's business. Etc. W. It. Howell-, president r.f the Wheeling Club, was DENVER'S DARLINGS. rience with Bc-verat of tbe menitera In t eeasjn ehowa t tit- re are u-»i in cotiditiou, a<> the first ma till in Efi^- Spring Games, Second Guarantee of $35 per game, with piiviiepe plainly that a man cnunot play ball and ftt tbp r-aiht- Und uf the A m*r it-nil l«s- ball tf^ms will tnke plnf« of 35 per cent, to tiaiting club, 50 per cent, ou holiday here this week on a sad mission. H s son died «t Den­ fpecinl to SPORTING Liv». ver a week a^oand he couveyea the remains to Wheel­ The Men Dave Rovre Has Picked Out— time furoibb a lucrative trade fur a gin mill, and none ai K( triiiieioii ou Tu-ediy, owiujt to the uuflt^eorf of board of directors gnmts. of this double p!a> inff will le tolerated. At tbe re- NEW YORK, Manh 9. The Third A cash deposit of 5350 to secure completion ing from here. Probable Pennant Winners. iLe Brialol and Oxford guniude. of the "Mcta" held a meeting yesterday after­ frank Rbeins will be connected with A. 0. Spaldtne qilfst of the BfHOClalion Manager Po \vell haa tthaifcd of Bchedul*-. DENVER, March 6. Manager Kowe, of the catcher NichoUc, and \\\ \ becin tbepeason with eleven Completed. noon at Keefe A Becannon's store, 149 Broad­ Fourth An entrance fee of J35 for clubs if the A Bros, this summer. Frank-'will take tbe place uf The Tourists' Programme jam Molt -n iu thu base ball department. Denver base ball team, has, up to the present men. Pecretur.v J.J.Jordun will pl«y second bast- as exirn Manager Jim Hart Is in the East preparing way. The team for tbe season was put down ae League baa eight clubs, and ?50 if tlie League has six man if anybody ia disabled, ultlioiljrb il is uot the inten­ cluba. I'edroa, of the Atnas, and K^rtz, of the Jenny Gra­ time, signed eleven men, and is still negotiating Tor the return of the tourists. He was at tha follows: Lynch, pitcher; Holbert, Collin?, Reip- hams, have signed wttb Appletown, Via. They for another catcher. When tho latter is secured tion toeitm him. Thecontraci for the vr< und bus! een Fifth All coutrac's to be accompanied by affidavits si^ued. Thelocnlion is I he same as last ytt»r, and the League iLeeting in Washington when bo in> pchlager and Huyc?, catchers; Jone?, first base; from both partitM, with suitable forfeits lor Tiolatton will tuake a great battery. the club will be complete with thirteen good Crane, second base; Beeannon, third baee; Troy, Tony Such, Dave Luby and Ed Ilengle, will umpire entrftnce is jutt fit'iet-n mittutea1 rioe fruni the buti the B!e;i'HHhip Adriatic, anU Mt-Iaon. right field. All the members signed a mntna! the constilutiun to be-adoptrd )i.t giiine^ will ported by tbe committee wro adapted. An offer from olher syctiocg \v«re adnpt( d as rect'nunonJed. BloomiuKton, 111., catcher; pluyed with th« LUouming* rc't DufT^y, recently signed 1^- St. Lotiis, but the »aLiry iwo Ciipiiahsts, who t\re willing to put S5,0(K) cn»h in it was decided that tbe Spading and the touriatd. You cau depend that I be played .is Mi-urr; At Ne.v YorK. Monday, April 8, at On motion of J. A. Imm^ard, ton Club in the Interstate League last season. lini-t acted as a bunion and Von der Abe got him. UruuU'lvn, Ti:e9t>-y, April '.t, at PaHimure. U'ednf^hiy, the clnV' atirt take an tqual iuierest with each player, Lengae join the Nationul Agreement, which protects will be there. SEIGFIED. Wm. Fagan, of Troy, N. Y., It-ft-haud pitcher; WHS considered. It was decided to meet tbe nogotia- club with players. April 10. Tho fulloxvini di\ Thursday. April 11 is the contracts made hy tbo played wi:h the Kuneaa Cits team in the American < pen. and on the evening of ihat date t'lt-y «i!Me torg next Monday night. The proposition, if accepted, The committee will r*-p;)it « constitution and by- ST. PAUL, PICKINGS. Aaat.ciatioii 1a«t a^awn. John Ucaley, ol St. Louis, ESTERBROOK'S SURPRISE. places ihe c'ub on a (afe financial footing to start lawg in which the rfcotiimenJfttijua uikl Le incorpo­ ba:i ii:oUe! J« j-aity « ill with. It will cpon ths season on the Weekawfeon rated at ttc next meutinu of tha League. Sam Morton's Claim of Superiority Ques­ Niratiito League la*>t se.ison. Win. Darnbrc-u^h, ol The Handsome Louisville* Captain Married grounds, willi a \ iokod nine of professionHls, on Snn- After sr>ni« diacujei'in it wa^ decided to meet at the to a Krooklyii Ilelle. play on the Pbiladelp'iiK gioiin*1n; tit DI-R'OII, SnturdAV, tioned—Tlie Home Team Sized Up, I^tc. BloominRton, pitcher; phtytdwith tho BloouiinKton April 13; at Wwliiuelon. M<>n gire Hudson House, at Landing, We:)»*»liiy, March 20. at teum in the Interstate L ague l.iet scasDQ. \Vm. Mc- Tom Esterbrook, the dandy of the ball profes­ th" cluti three datos early in Ayril. The team will 2 o'clock iu'tlie afternoon. At the LHrising meeting ST. PAUL, Minn., March 5. Editor SPOUTING Lurg, Tutalav, April Ki; at (JlevrlaDtl, Wednesday^ Clellan.ofChiciigo.abortft i| h;pl»yh 'l w itn tho Brooklyn sion, has during his profef.sional career sur­ April 17, and at Ch:cagc, Satin day. April 20. wear Naitjy unifurms, coiiatitution and by-lavs will Le adopted aod execu­ LICK: St. Paul enthusiasts have been wonder­ team last season uud IIHB been cdpiain ut tlieclub for the tive officera and directors choacn. ing whether Minneapolis will get together a punt two seasons David E. Kuwe, manager of th; prised people in many and divers way8, but the raai/.'s Honeymoon Cut Short T>y Death. team that will make things interesting for the club, will piny first base. He maijftgel tl-o liansfis coup was his unexpected marriage last " eek. PALMER'S PEN PICTURES. a resident of Deliver. fppnfll to t-'PORTING LIFE. MEMPHIS 3IKNTIOX. "Apostles." Manager Morton says his one aim City team fust Bf aeon, but is ROW Nobody had the slightest inkling that handsome Thomas McAndrit-fl, who will plav second ba;e, is an Tom was not heattwhole. The wedding took A Stop at Adelaide Off for India— Amuse* WrrDSPORT, N. Y.,31arch 9. lira. Nellip, wife of The Club on a Good Basis — Deserved has been to sign a team that will beat St. Paul oM Denver boy, and made a very crtditable thuwin£ Jay Kiwtz, cai>tR'ii of the (,'lcvtrbmd Base Bail Clnb, place in Brooklyn on the evening of March 6, meiits and Adventures on Shipboard The Praise for Wliarton and Ronier. o-it in the series, and he thinks that wiih tbe Denver team in 18S7. -Nick Smith, of San di'd a' h^r hu^'amid's rei>l,deuce iu tliiu village t-t 4:'.V) Francisco, third buse; played with the Piuiietra Uat and was a "stunner/* in the words of Dave Orr; Stop at Ceylon A Game at Columho, Ktc. yeilcrdny nftt-n.o >n, after two weeks' illness of typhoid MEMPHIS, March 5. Editor SPORTING LIFE: he has succeeded; at least, be says so. I h»rdlv agree with him in this paiticnlar. fn tlie season, and is corjsi(!ered the fine-t third la^einan on the who was the only ball tosser present. The bride STEAMSHIP SAT.IER, Port Adelaide, Austruli:if fever. Fnatz wan nmiried threo weeks ug'> and re- We are now on a good solid basis, amply sup­ Pdcific const. AbnerDftlrymple.of Chicago, left fielder; iurnt'd here with bis wife ;;t'icr a week's ab«e»ce on a flrtt place St. Paul's team is practically ihe same ns U Miss Emily Johnson, a daughter of Seth 11. j^n, 10. About 11:30 lust evening we sighted ported, and the Southern League never com­ lust season, tue infield being Mi-nlk-al with tllH excep­ played wiih the Chicago and Pitttbur.' teams la-t year. Johnson, Jr., a we'1-known New York lawyer. She ia wedding tonr. F*il/. WHS untlur Instructions t> j'>'U Edward feilch, of 3t. Louis, ceutro fielder; played wiih the lights of Port Adelaide and an Hour Inter thr ClfTclji'id* at Hot SiTinga, Ark., Haich 15, and menced a season under more favorable auspices. tion of eecuuil base, whiih \Vrrrkk "ill hold down. a tall, wttll-deve'oped, dark-"- mplesionnd, handsome harbor, about Now, anybody who hiis S'en .T.ie play second b»se tho Brooklyn team last etasou. Ue is well knuwu in girl, about 20 yiara old. She H an tn:ateur artiat the Salier dropped anchor in the Lad jirepared to stait to-morrow. With our $1,200 salary limit we can always con­ Denver, having )ila3ed in this city in 1880 jvid 1887. two miles from shore. A mail steamer camo tinue our League and possibly make some money knows that thut is his natural T'Oji-i'in; Ills weak (if marked ability, an=l many specimena of her work point at third heir.gthe throw ti first, and not on in­ Mart McQaaid.cf Chicflpo, right fie'dei; p!a\ ol with adorn the ro';m« of her home. out with quite a lot of mail for our party from Important Decision of the Amateur Union. each year, providing the clubs are economically ability to handle cronnd balls. It Is, theiefore, eaTo to the Duhuqae team lut season in tlie Interstate Lesgu*. The we.ldinsr took pluceat the residence oft he bride'a friendd in Sydney and Melbourne, but no mail It wil be auen tlint tho club so far ch sen to repre­ 6p-d .1 IO tJP.'ilTINO LlI'B. and prudently managed. assume that the iufit Id isstrousertlian it was last seasrm. father, 1009 Uirgea atroet, Brooklyn. Rev. Dr Bth- from home, RS that will not reach Sydney for a WAaiiixoTciN.D. TM March 9. At t1;e meetlnp of Much praise ia dne our worthy president of The outfield will also bo stionger than it was last sent Denver in tho Wreteru A sociuticu thia aea*ou reitf, of Ihe Ilauctck S rod Congregational Church, -seasou. Trerlway at left is a better man than Vcacb, will mnke a hard fight for tho pennant. perform* d tbe ceremony. The bride was attired in day or two yet, and will have to be forwarded to the cx*'Cativ<* coinmit;ee of the Amatpiir Athlt-tic the League, Mr. T. D. Wharton, who has been from this time TJdiuii held here a regolutioii w.ia pa s^d approving who played there a portion of la^t season, after wlii-fe The cmb hug mntle a'l tbo neceseiiry nrrangemente white silk au«l point Uce trimmed with, fenthtrd, and us in Eun.-pf. By Ihe way, our address untiring in his etTortc, going fn-m city to ritv, f ncour- fot- tho new ball giounns, have bad architect* at work up to Apiil 1, when we expect to fail from Qnot-na- thf rules of tho Inte'coHfgJaTo AsiociHtion of An>a- agiug those who heretofuie had lost b>th money and release one of the piti hers or catiheis was played she wore diamond onsument'*. Esterbrook woro a full there. A regular man in the position will, without for tlie past fow days drawing p'ana for tbo new build­ drcsa auit,' patent leather shoes witti lischt ckth ovt-r- town for New York, win he, c.*re S. Stamford Parry, 1* ur A!hletP»t the mips of the West»rn Areocinti.n of fwitli in ever making base ball a self-sustainin^ enter­ Any nmil ad~ Am-t ur A'htotKB nnd the rules of tho Pacific Coast doutt. be more saliifactory, and do better Work than ings to beerfcted therein, at:d «ill complete iheir gatt*T?, a white satin tie, and a sd'taire dini^ond grnd 211 Wattr slrtett Liverpool. England. prise, finally consummating an eight-club leapne. tapka by >tonday. If nothing happt-na to prevent, the dies *d thero to members uf our parly will be for­ Athletic As Delation. The union also dfc:d*>d to rein- Momph B may well bo proud of i(8 president, 5Ir. WHH done last seieon. of imnienae fc!zo ehone from hi-* broad shirt front. Of the batteries littlo need be Bain", gowden is new grotmda will be ready for occupancy within thirty NOD*; but the relatives and immediate Iriemla of Hid warded to ui wherever wo may he. tiitdall dfbunel ethlttes »lio apply for reiu.tatezncnt Julcs U. Ko7.ier, and Ti.-e prtt*id nnt of tbo , Southern Port Adelaide is seven miles truin Adc'aide proper, oil or Lcfcre Ma> 15 nt-xt. erratic and lacks "bead," but with Brouphton be­ days from the time the work commences, and they ex­ bride and proom witnessed the ceremony. After a League. He has uot only assisted President Wharton pect to begin operations juataa eoou ua the weather and as Cuptain Tlulentior=t expert*-d to mil at lo in reviving the dormant cities into vigorous participa­ hind the lal he manages t) win B majority of the splendid Rupper, served by Mareai, the happy jounjr games he pitches. Tuckermau is competent to do wi.l fermit. couple departed on a wed'ling tour to the S >uih and o'clock ihiu ruoruing many who hud expected t" g.-> up Atlanfji's Club Assured* tion tn the gtane, but is atwaya foremost in all to tho city, were dijappointej. Port Adelaide itself i* enterprises that tend to make the city he represents both tha head and arm work in bis twirling, and, West. The E.-terl>rook-JohnFoii courtship baa been a Brrctol *o SroRTiNO I.irs. although his success last season was a go'-d deal of MINNEAPOLIS MENTION. Uinjj one. Tbe p»vt:ea have known each other ever a boi-!ooking little settlement, its builtliti^ nnd t tieeta popular to the highest degree. Hia motto ia "be in the apparently unsheltered by I'uliwe of«ny Hind. ATLANTA, Ga., March 9. The Atlanta Clnb is now a swim always." His excellent buaineag judgement, a surprise to a number of people, it cm be traced since they were little children, and the love in their rtthd fact, ns Sir. Thomas Cob'j JackRon, a local directly to bis head work aud the magnificent field- Still Hoping to Secure riayers—Rejoicing hearts has jrrown with tr>eir jeara uud atrengthfiied \Auit night ilio '-Howling WotveV' wo.e on tho war qirck jercei'tioq aud finaiicml backing particularly path. It was Jimmy Fujtarty'i nlfthl in particulur tu Jrtwjer, has accepietl llio jreuiency of tbe *thib. all cutt-riirises, and he ioff. he did in his poiition. If ilainsdoos aj well as Over Miller's Acquisition—KivaU Criti- with thtlr growth nntil the time has come for their and most prominent adapU and aanocmfi a him with union. Now tbut Tom hm a-anmed a now and great cut luofce, and he succtodtd in raising Cain AS ho al­ Jackson in one of Ihe-weHlllii-st la now conuectrd with all tuch euterpriae^aa are e§sen- is expected of Tuckerimn, the | itching depirtment Ri/C(i t Ktc. yoiiiK* u:cn » f Atlania and will receive beany suj'port will bo all right. Hroughton will do most of the rpflpnn^Ili'Iity, it ia lobe expected that bewill no doubt ways doc?. He came on deck in his pjaniufl about the tinl for tbe turcew nml *f Ifure of all thriving cl:iw. MINNEAPOLIS, March 4. Editor PPORTING tinio we dropped anchor, « jockey cap on his head, hU of «ll fnthu-suit, and gave us a burlesque of 1'rjink Lin­ ST. iiovi*, 5lo., Mkrcfa 9. During the rec'-Lt m<>e'- hustling in order tj win many games from the oars, preparatory to the decision of the Board of injr in Co'.unibtis Trenideut Von der Abe traded Whito aud buftinecB ba^ia. Mnai'ins. SPRIXGFIELD, 0., March 4. Editor SPOUTING coln, I'r.»f. Httitholui»ewf awl Prc.iidott Spaldinjt in Apostles. Arbitration. We will get Sprague, too, if tho to the Mayor of Sle!- t<> ihe'C-jlumbiw Club Isr O*Cor.HLor...... O'Nt»il will The team batting average of the St. Paul Clnb, ex­ LIFE: Having at last effected an organization tho act of delivering an adtlrL-s-- MILWAUKEE READY. Board acts at all white in the matter. Tho boitrnp. VViicu Jimmy chaui<«.'d his pjnin.-*, by tho he h<*rn hi a few day* and will then aiecn, aa an agree- cepting Farmer, who has no record, according' to last wo are ready to meet all comers, and especially nit-ni ban been arrived at...... U is said tiiat Tub Cleveland transparency will undoubtedly be en way, be improved well his opportunity to con,mlt sensou's wirk is .237. and the team fielding average Dayton. Secretary Paine ia in receipt of a that -we v.eut be­ \Vt], h, the catcher h4fl signed with Galveston Ans- Tlie Team Now Completed—Schedule Meet­ .DOf). Lai' seafcou's team rtcord wa.i, batting, .234, and consomme. Mr. Brunell is not infallible. Does Biuid'ry fipi.dtt-h ac's with the rcwult tin.Tex., ba.4 no claun on Sylve-*ttr, ns bo gave tbo club ing Postponed—General Western News. letter from Manager Jennison, stating that he low A. G. found a door mat lucked bflt« een this fielding .913. he think so? Ha! Pope Francis, how about the thettrfof h's bunk, and a water jug, and ethers rolled two weeka to arrive at a conclu?iou before* he aigued MILWACKEB, March 6. Editor SPORTING This is tho way the Minneapolis Tribune base ball has completed tho team, and will be with us to play in Sacramento. Quincy-Hackett affair in 1884? What was your into bed with various articles ol bed room fuinitim*. Alberts, ono of the two man fiernrcs it out: "Judging from the array of play­ soon. The following are the pUyors signed: bright plumajtf. I LIFE: The contract of ers and their work upon tther diamonds, the Wes'ern standpbint then? What did the fresh young "My rope" is a biid of osctcMii gly players that Cleveland agreed to exchange for rhao at 108 Bladi^on street ('o? Have you really fur- Summers, catcher; Gal!isfer, pitcher; Rhue, first have a quiet tip thut he ia t> attempt t rank Daniels* A Secontl Uaseinan for Lowell. Aswciatii n teami will finish in abontthe following bas*; Lioofl, short a'op; Jennison, seconding*-; Mc- rolo OP "Old S[ or I'' next etas -n. If he doe?, it is dol- McAleer has been received by Secretary Quin. order: First, St. Pftnl or Minneapolis; second, the gotten your attitnde lu 1884. No, brother Brunell, Fpfcin1 t« SroRTiNQ LIFK. tbe qualified articles were slightly changed Ia*t full, Lafler, third babe; Itutcllff?, left field; Manse:), cmtro ain to cents he will win tho gallery. Low JELL, MBS?., BInrch 9. P, evident Howe has This completes tho Milwaukee team for 1839. lame; third, Omiha; fourth, Milwaukee; fifth, Denver; fifld. One of tlie battery who is not yet Binned will This ntornltig dawned beautifully clear, and wn sixth, lies Moini's;seventh, St. Joseph; el»hth, Slonx an frot > Itento-vn las.t et'tison. His battini; aTerfge waa .209; A Minneapolis paper ia authority for the statement ginger in tbe crank?, for they are anxious to ift-t a see the sundy bot­ outfield consists of Poorman, right; Nash, cen­ that President McCormick is thinking of investigating a1* you Imve in your Cleveland resort, an-i will call Iclowlhn fiiirfiice, ami cou'd even fi- M!!IK HVMMXC, .9(17. He pl«y»d until lust August, your bluff and ahow you at the same time a royal. See lock at the now team. The Rround^ haven't be; n tom of the harbor. !;5 or 30 feet do'-vu. As we were whea he wa-* spiked in stealing secotid base. tre, and Lowe, left. In addition to the fielders already the books of certain clubs whom he thinka are violat­ aeUcttd *et, owing to a Kttle difficulty with the afreet the Appearance of come to terms with Walaii, ing the salary limi'. This is probably a mistake, as the ihe point? fishing we were suddenly ataitled by named the management has Our Omaha friends before many moons will be hieing car company. Tin* direct) » have asked them to either a shark, a bi« fcll»w, rer'aiuly net less thno 15 fret last season's abort stop, who can play either third base- clubs are at liberty to sign as many men HB they take stock or subscribe, and If they dou't do either tbe Icnjr, lie lazily rolled about the etern o( the ?hii> Hartford's Club Fully Organized. please before tbe opening of the g 'asou, and at as to tbe back'bluffs of their little Tillage to kick the seat or short stop when needed. Tbe Milwaukee pitchers of their trousera pood and hard, and all on accoui t of ground won't be on the r line. Several hack cofn- and then stf ere 1 ulcwly down the burbor. Had wo Cpfrf«l to 'PORTIXO IATS. under contract aro Griflitn, Sheukel. Ke« and Wt'lls. targe salaries When the season opens, however, they piiiioa have bid for the privilege tf tiausterring tbo possessfd a sbark »n-ok we could have pijt.yed com* mut be inside the limit. F. B. A. the foolish sale of Joe MilK-r. Sum fltorton had been HAKTF»BD, Ct., March 9. The Haitr-rd Base Ball Tho catcbera reserved or under contract are Schild- casting his optic in Jue'a clirecti»u aeveral times and peoplo to and from ihe games ut stiett car ft*res, if the tare sport. When the fMi ceased biting wp tried our Comprtnv was reorganized «t a meitingof Die sub- knechl, Cn ssley, McVey, Mills and FulTer. car conu-ftny (nils tu th.iw out. hand at thufrl --board, quoits, and other deck sports, tho meeting of finally landed hia man. To say that Joe is a good man scnb'rc la-t niirbt, ai^d the clnh will bo ot once se­ PresWent McCurmick h« postponed for our third bag expresies it in very mild teim». Joe Columbus' op;-u3 our grounds and several other Aseo- Until the cry ol' "as'-a-k! a tl:nrk!" caused us to cluster cured ti i»lHy in tlio At ai.tlc Aatociation. The the schedule committee of tbe Wfsttrn B;iae Bill A?- Corkliill Corrects a Bit of History. SPORIISO LIFK: i? beyond doubt the best third baseman in tbe League ciat'on and Leagoe clul s fallow. around tho rail. Tho black i'ur.^1 fin of n bis MU.w DcctRxaiy £-'',000 haa beea eubsci'itcd aud directors oclation at Slonx City until March 14. It was first PHILADELPHIA, March C. Editor What the rlirtctors nnd t-tl^r officera want to do is In jonr issue of Feb. 27 our friend Caylor m»kes a to-day, and ho can hit tho ball aa well as fie'd. lie wis teen iu the wat r, not n luuiOrrd >aiw Sun­ ghip »s he hwnmflowlv abmic in search of loud. Jimmy member of tbe comnutfe?, ia in New Yorfc, and the ad­ statement that it partly true, but he either did not here are pfo;'lo know the entire story r.r e'se did not caie to tell it. As am stand all of Bill Krtig'a- mt-lodious v^ice without day games. Tho majority of people* Uyau, Joho Wiirdnu-1 myself «-jt our icv.dver.n fioni A Kattery for »w Haven. journment "»8 taken lor that reason. The committee who work in tbe different shops, and are *11 great bnse tlie cabin uud made tinn^ eo uucomf<»rtablo Tor ihe ia comp'se-l of Sim Mortou, of Minneapolis, D*iv« far as I know, Mr. Caylor did ti»n John B-.-illy in the fain; compelled to I'lug up bis aurituUr appendage Eprrliil to !-roitTiNa Lir«. with cotton. ball people, and about the only lims they get lo *ee a beast that he quickened his pace tuwardj shore and was I{OMC, of Dtuvor, iiu'l Jim llart^of Des Moines. fall ot '82 to piny first base, but some trouble arose and game would be ou Sunday. Tbo above ought to be KEW HAVI-.N, Murcli 9 Wnril conies that Blnnaeer the Cincinnati Club thought they had loft him and By tut way, your St. Joe man said that Biily Kreip eoon otitof rHiigfl. Ed Cuabman baa tinned a Toledo contract, having done. About 12:30 P. M., the lighter which lay a'dig-iic* g; ence h-is signed HoriK'rnud Warner, the Baltimore been ro!r-ase'l by Dc-§ B*roiur s. "Cush" won ihe N^rt'i- sent Chas. Fu'mer to se-f me and find out if I would expected tbo te^m to land on the top of the heap, and baiU-iy, for th-j Sew Haven Clnb. adds (but Billy is iwt given much to roninDting. No, Larry Welsh, with last Teat's Jack^otis (Tri-S'ute dlBchargioK her cargo *'f wool into the Salier «i|9 we^t( ru League ptjnimut for Toledo In 188:i, and wiil sign with them. On my agreeing, Mr. Slern himielf League) ati'i who led the ctntre fielders, is open for c^me on to Philadelphia and signad ma at the Conti­ Billy dou't romance. Ilejufit tells ft few niHrvelou.i emptied and drr.pj'ed away from tbe ship. The Sailer's te one of tbo beat pitchers in tbe International League ti»!e* to keep up courage. At least that is what he was an engagement and can be addreeaed care of 4t Ar­ aneiiore wetf welfihwl. nnd the big screw, which was The Texas League Schedule. tlifs io«r. nental Hotel, to play first ha

President Spalding is so confident that other League when It was discovered that through spontaneous gery » sort of silk scarf that passes around the traces of the gale had disappeared when we lltiba will consent to fixing the opening at that date, combustion or a flying spirk from someone a pipe or crown, the ends dropping over the rear end of the awoke this morning, and wonderfully beautiful BRUNELL'S BUDGET. ID accordance with tno letters he-has written them cigar, some wool in \\\>-. waited. The hat brim, aod protecting the neck from ttie sun so BASE BALL. prompt action of the ^: ut the fire, that we locked i:ot unlike a party of returning Af­ weather was coupled with fine.8aUing. At Col­ A Orowlngf Newspaper Abuse Criticized-* individually, that he will, upon reaching Columbo, Instruct his agents in India, London aud New York to however, and their dH'c > intimation rican explorers. But for comfort in this country there umbo we took in any number of cockatoos and The Cleveland Team Off for Hot Springs arrange their dates npon tbat^boais. of the occurrence reaching ihu passeiigers until all am no costumes like those I have described. They monkeys, which seem to be hanging from every —mp, a Big stetmer of the P. & where the poor have got these t>rofe?sions down to a the land, or do something elao heroic and dtsperate. during the day. John Tenor, Fred Pfeflor, Prof. Bar­ Distance sailed to-day, 303 miles; total, 4,392 from Traces of Illness. tholomew aud myself were really the only ones not 0. line, passed within '200 yards of us ou her way from Melbourne, flue art it is in Cuylcn. A peddler will importune you Those ideas of ours are great things if turned into eewBuk. Fojiarty'a mony voice sras hushed. He lay London to Sydney. Kg event of a sta voyage caa for two blocks and a beggar fullow you lor two miles. S. S. SALIER, Arabian Sea, Jan. 29. The cash. listlessly on a steamer ofcair and sighed softly to hini­ equal in Interest th* of a passing 81 earner and we "Maatah! Maatah!" they cry (the Cingalese always members of our party had their nrat attack of A GROWING ABUSE TOUCHED. were all on deck to give the big ship a hearty Ameri­ AT CEYLON. address an American or European as Mwsrer), "Back- sei t*. About three in the afternoon he began to feel ill health to day. Either change f>f water or I do not know whether our Eastern friends ever te ter and called for a cliea-o sandwich. A waiter can yeU 03 she went by, her forward dock crowded shcesu! Backoheesh! V«e hung," and. th<-y will put with fantastically dressed Cingalese and Hindoos and On Lund Once More—The Landing and So­ their hands on their bellies aud draw them upward change of climate sent a dozen of us to our berths turn their eyes on this Western section of ours en­ appeared in A few moment*, with R big plat* of eaur ergetic and woolly, but very likely to got tht're for kraut iir.d wm« steamed Boloffn* aauaafres, which, he her cabin deck filled with Englishmen and Aus­ journ at Columbo. with their broath to show one how enibty their stom­ with something akin to cholera, but all of ua are tralians, achs are. The only way to get rid of them is to get a in formation. I have my doubts, because Western proffered the Philadelphia nm fielder. Foge gave one COLVMBO, Island of Ceylon, Jan. 25. We getting along well to-day. chestnuts are often wired from New York as news br look nt it and rolled upon the deck, while ho beegfd The latest deck amusement is "craps," introduced sixpence changed into a pocket full of copiers and I am aware that I have mentioned before the by Clarence Duva!, au-1 all day long "Come, s«»ben," were on deck early this morning, anxious to silence them with a few of these whenever they apply that very top-heavy and sloppy organization knowu Iho Dutchman to tako it away. Mra. Am cm fainted, deliahtfuineFS of the weather we are experi­ as the Associated I'rt-ss. I watch all sections for good and .poor \\Voily,Tom Brown, Jimmy Ryan and Tom "Come along dah, eight," *'Whoa dah, nine," aud catch a first glimpse of the Island of Ceylon. for aid. After inspecting the chops we drove down other lEk« expressions can be heard from morning The earliest watchers were not disappointed, for past the British India Ho:ol and then aloag the beau­ encing, and if I speak of it too often it is onlv because ueivajiaper work In the base ball line. The gatne Burns all turned a sea-gre^n at the same moment. I, together with the balance of the party, never become needs It. I've discovered u well-edited column, and John Tener lortnnately happened aiong, aud brought uutil bed-time. before 7 o'clock we caught sight of Elephant tiful beach drive to "Guile Face," a great open lawn While we were lounging about on deck this morn­ that extends along the bbor« tjf the ocean from the weary of calling attention to It. The- Indian Or em is by a man of whom little ia known, tliongh Cay lor relief to the afflicted ones by grasping the tow-haired Island, of the South extremity of Ceylon, and without doubt wonderfully fair failing, but the Arabian quoted him last week. I m*au i!an Johnson, waiter by the coat cellar and thu alack of his trousers, ing wishing that something would" occur to arouse in military barracks far beyond the Columbo cricket out of our state of languor the chief steward suddenly ere long the shores of this were plainly visible. frrotm4(t uutil it merges into the tall grove* of cocoa- Sea exceerd both the Indian mid Pacific in its serene of the Cincinnati Commercial-Gazette. He came And huhtliug him with his jlste out of sight. About 10 o'clock we sighted the main island, and from beauty, sunny skies and delicious breeze. Kvery on fast, and uow edits aa clean, concise Everybody wt-nt to bed early. appeared among us and announced,that a keg of beer nut trees in the distance. As we trotted along over had been placed on tap below. Ten seconds later that time until wo landed our interest in tho strai-go the smooth road and admired the beautiful view that breath we breathe seems laden with tho fragrance of and fitir u column aa any roan in tho business. Distance sailed since noon Wednesday up to noon country we wero approaching kept at'a high degiee. Ceylon's aud Arabia's shores, while tha subtle influ­ I do not like this name biiEiness in the dailies. Ben t'V-Uav, including stop at Adelaide, l>80 milea; total there was not a man on deck. Tlie beer keir, bow- met our gare whichever way we turned, the thought ever, was carried forward in an empty condition £traD£e-li>oking, narrow-bodied native boat* called occurred to me how thia splendid stretch of turf ences of the climate tend to make t ami good thick overcoats being comfortable on deck. this liiatinction \va* transferred tc(.~olunibo,and looked Tedium Believed by Fun. sharp work we huto a hundrtsd of Pan tickling Billy Oh, how the boys are wishing for a SPOUTING LIFI. Calcutta, traveling second class. Ho had been 111 since interested Uyitu and I more than anything with curiosity upon it* ancient walls of white atone else was the handling of the thick-bodied S. S. SALIER, Arabian Sea, J;m. 30. There and Jabez slathering Harry for reasons best known to I'll wager that $,T a copy could be had by any one who leaving Adelaide and gave up the ghost about noon tho parties, but hidden in outline to DO one. This sort to-day. With no ceremony whatever he wat powed up and cement with their background of beurtinjr, top- cobra snakes,which spread ihcirtorrible looking hoods was a bit of fun aboard the vessel to-day not M-ould deliver on board the Salier the consecutive num­ heavy looking tocoantit tre*-s. Finally we sighted of mutual admiration society d<>e«u't do the came ona bers of THE SPORTING LIFE issued, from the time we in a |>!ece of canvas with a bar of lead at his feel and and swayed their bodies to the notua of the gourd-liko down on tho bills. Somebody up forward upset Columbo, *uil from three o'clock until baif-past tour, flutes played by tho jugglers. Although daeply inter­ ounce of good for ten pounds of harm, anJ gives a few loft 'Frirco. I told them ftll that I had ordered five laid away in his bunk. The interment will probably a cajre of cockatoos, the door flew upen, and half reckless spirits an opportunity they tiave no business take place to-night. when we stopped at the entrance of the breakwater to ested, Kyiin and I took go.id cure to stand at a safe copies of each number to be sent aftyr ns by mail aa receive the harbor master in board, we watched with a dozen of the shrill-voiced, golden-crowned to possess. Personal abuse is ft dernier resoit m basa promptly a* possible, and now we are living in antici­ It ia odd what trifles will interest a shipload of pas­ distance from the reptile. Our drive through tbe Cin­ deep interest the \vaiUand harbor of the city as they be­ galese markets and business quarter* will certainly beauties flew into the rigging, and are there yet. b;il I, or should be. By p*rsonal a'y tbe sheet-like robe that hangs from the its god-bedecked exterior we were not allowed to come mt-rrv when they drink and oih'-rs become com­ Springs. At least len men aod Manager Loftus did. the big brasa gong which awakens us for break­ o'clock. Through the port-holes we could see tha waist. There were native Cingalese. We were able enter wo gave our natives the word and were whisked The test of tho club that go will be picked up be­ waves ot the ocean as they rolled themselves iutogreat bative. Hethiuka the eame rule will apply to mon­ fast wns heard as usual. We all seemed to real­ tj teit that from their long hair which was brushed back to the European quarter and the Oriental Hotel. keys, for within tcu minutes after Mr. Monk had tween hero and St. Louis, and on Monday practice sheets of silver under tho litht of a tropical moon, straight back from the forelieal, rolled Into a knot at At noon we sat down to a well-served luncheon in work will begin in earnest. Tho men will board at ize that it was Sunday, however, and as though while the ship glided aloug over the water us it bad swallowed tlie mail juice bo buried his teeth in the back of tbo neck and held in plice by a big tor- the hotel, and at oua o'clock entered tha gig* of the Baldy'a le;*3 and pbiyed tng all over his face at about thy Avenue llouae, aud are booked for a stay of by unspoken consent games were not indulged ('one, without interruption,since leaving Port Adolaid*1. toide-sheH comb. They chatted and gaaticulated like corvette Essex and were rowed out to call upon three \\eexa, leaving the Springs for Kansas City Suddenly the screw ceased to revolve, and my friend ono and the same instact. Mark declared war upon in, the boys lying around in their steamer chairs a lot of munkeys, but were not "marker*" to the Captain Jewell aiid the crew. \Ve were cordially the hairy son of Ceylon forthwith, but the latter was Thursday, March 28. The men who left with Loftus instead, "reading up" on the countries we expect and myatilf were startled into sileuce ourselves by the hordes of jack-ka*>vs who surrounded our ship tho entertained by the caj'tHin himself and bis staff, em­ are McKotn. McAlcer, Bakely, O'Brleti, Stricter, occurrence of so strange an event. Before we h«d too keen for tbe ba.Il player, and 1ms since nimbly to visit between now and the time we set sail for moment we dropped anchor. They came in every bracing L'eutenants Bigaall, Gnlloway, Gearing and avoided him. If the, boys at home want to ^ee Bald­ Orator, B-atin, Spragne and Badford. Twitchell and recovered from our surprise we heard a splash in the conceivable kind of craft and in Bonn of the strangest Walline; Eu>igns Hud man and Haggatt; Midshipmen Puck will be picked up at Columbus; Sntcliffy at ITew York. waters about the bow. A hpTaab, much like that made win get up on his dignity when wo reach New York, looking craft I have beheld. There were Cingalese, Sciles, Hudson, McMill.iu, Kussell and the b.ihiuce of they simply want to ask: "How's tbo monk, Bulily," Chicago; Lohbock. Suyder and Tebeau at St. Lonia; President Spalding has boen busily engaged by a small log striking the water. Then all was and Malays, and !Iimloos,of every caste aud religiou, the clt-Ver navy laddies. Mr?. Lyach raised cheers Nicholeou, /imnier aud Flanagan will not go on the still. As suddenly as it had stopped, the screw and Biildy will at once assnrne a Richard 111. nx- all day in writing the heaus of the League clubs all talking and yelling anJ waving their arms and when she played America on her curcet, and Clarence pressiou. trip, but will join the team at St. Loaia when it opens at home. When wo left Melbourne we had de­ be^an to revolve a«'i the Salier proceeded OD her way. looc-haiidled paMlo* as they clustered about the Duval did a plantation shakedown to the delight of against the Browns. "Tbe Hindoo,'" ejaculated my room nute, aud such it Distance sailed to-day, 290 miles. Total from Co­ cided, of course, to continue our trip around the globe, Salier. Tlie queer-lashione J boata, the black bodies of every seaman on board. When we finally eaid good­ lumbo, 1,106 miles. cm USER'S ILL-CONSIDERKD KICKING. was. By the light of the stars the dead body of the the oarsmen, and the*ted, yellow, green, oiange, pur­ bye we were rowed to the Sailer, and thore the boys as I cabled THB SPORTING LIFE from Ballarat Dec. 20. Gruber ia a queer man, and doesn't seem to under­ There was so much to bo doue at Melbourne, however, Hindoo had Leen qwietiy dropped into the blue waters ple aud other brilliant hues ot thfir coatumes, with dinned their uniforms. Spaldlng'a Pick-up. of iho ocean, to go down, down into the fathomless tlie strangaly constructed city and the tall groves of stand the tuw ogainst which he fights. From A de­ tliut the consideration ot the trip in detail was out of THE GAME. S. S. SALIER, Arabian Sea, Jan. 31. More mand of ?2.500 he lias come down to one of 82,100, or the question. We ouly kuew Qiat we were to depths into its last earthly resting place. cocoa nut palmi on shore made tho scene an cxceed- As we drew nearer Cevlon and India interest in­ I ugly picturi sque one. Tbe central object of interest The native Cingalese gazed in wonder at the teams beautiful wea , but that has become a chest- £300 per month, a familiar figure. But he sticks nail for Ceylon on the 7th of January, and that when they j 111*1:ed upon the pier in their uniforms, there, even though his uniform measurements have from thence wo would try and traverse ludia. Egypt, creases among the boys iu everything they can hear for our whole party was a little canoe of bamboo logs nnt. True wo hare slipped along through the or read of the Und of the Hindoos. India, Egypt aod in which knelt lour Cingalese hoys. They paddled half an hour later, and followed in crowds to the doors been sent on. Tom Loftus wired him to close up Italy and other Karopsan countries Dnring the of the Oriental IJotel, where we took, not carriage*, water all day to-day as though passing over a business on WVdne-sdty, but he stuck and refused to |>»3t ten days on shipboard, however, he has mapped the Holy Land are the inevitable subjects of conversa­ their craft about with barrel staves of bamboo and tion as the boys gather on the dock after dinner iu called to us to throw tnem nvmey. Many a sixpence drawn by gaily illumed horses, as we did in America lake of crystal; tho sun hns been juat warm «ccept lesa than $2,100. He was then told to do busi­ out the route ho wished to t*ke, and finds that it he and An-tralia, but bullock carts and jinrickshaws, enough to be pleasant, and the breezes those of Arabia's ness in future with Mr. N. E. Young, Washington, D. doe* the tour as it should be done, and vUiti the the evening, and the more we read tbe more anxious and shilling piece went into the water, and in ev*-ry we are to behold them. To-day wa are in laiitudo 10° instance these seemingly amphibious animals would and such a scene as the road from tbe hotel to the sweetest groves, hut such has leen cur experience all C., and will no doubt cave ia time to get some spring countries, we certainly should not sail from Queonstown cricket grounds presented was one never to be for­ along and there Is no ncics in the information only wot£ with ihe other six pitchers of the club. Th* without having visited it, will necessarily land him in 36,' aud longitude 97° 66\ We expect to reach Columbo dive for and secure it HU it R.iuk towaria tbe boitm. early Friday morning nest. More than tbat, they clambered up on deck and dove gotten. Hundreds of howling,chattering, groteaquely- the satisfaction of letting our shivering friends at yon a 2; man doesn't seem to soe th»t the League, and Kow York a few days earlier than he had in a general arrayed natives; a dazzling blending of red, white, home know bow fv aro enjoying life. not the Cleveland Club, fixed the graded salary law. May anticipated. For instance, wo nitonU spend at Distance nailed during ttie past 24 hours, 292 miles; from tbe rigging aud life beats, a distance of total from Melbourne, 2.942 miles. thiity feet or more, and then tlocc under ottr green, bine and orange turbans, SHshts and jackets; President Spalding: has adopted a Cingalese. The classes and limit*. They cannot be violated and will least twolre days in India, a week in Egypt and take a scores of black, shining ekitis; odd-looking, heavy- boy, a dark-haired, dark-eyed, Intelligent-looking fel­ not be. Mr. Umber is a C. class man, and th'o 0. clas» trip to the Holy Lajui, which we cannot do if wo are tltip, which was drawing 22 feet of water at th« An Offer to France. tiuia. They alone were ceriaiuly worth going to Cej- wheeled cart*, drawn by ambling, hump-backed little low, engaged himself as a dininc-roorn boy at Col- limit is 92,000. comjiolletl to reach New Yrrk on tbe Cth or 7th. From bullo not bigger thau our calves ut borne; bare-legged nmbo and Mr. Sjjaldinc has eiuco Binned him under a cablegrams received In Melbourne it ia Interred that Editor SPORPNO LIFE: Kindly add the fol­ lon to see. ftaiive KUidee, hotel solicitor, money OTHtiR CLUB "NEWS. changers, and natives of other trades clambered aboard Cingalese darting among the* carts with their jinrick­ five years* contract. He will use him as a valet dur­ BIcKean has set-led the alleged rffer of the Cincin­ the League teason may conum-nce during the lust lowing to enclosed correspondence: shaw*; peddlers and begeurs ^ir.til you could not rest, ing the remainder of the trip. He is quite an object week in April. President ^palding has thertfore writ­ the ship and were soon ol jt-cte of interest fur tlie boys. nati Chib row. by telling Secratary Haw ley that he Bresident Spalding came across the following para­ All was babel and confusion acd hurry, aud in the and, in fact, a state oi wild confusion that was simply of interest aboard the ship us he will doubtless be io /or get a the statement about Manager Schmelz having ten requesting that It begin a few days later on May graph recently, taken from the Parisian correspond­ laughable to our party. I wondered would we ever America. 1. This will give us time to visit atl noiura that we midst of it all President Spalding, accompanied by offered him $3,800 ft-r 188i», but tiiat if he (Uawley) ence of an American newspaper: Leigh Lynch, pu-hed off for shore jiut as a get there. It looked questionable, but we filially Pistaoce sailed to-Uay, 208 mile--; total from Col­ s.-iya that ho (McKean) made It, it was made, but are desirous ot seeing ami laud us in New York April "French sUitc-smen have come to the conclusion that pulled up at the gates of the cricket grounds and en­ umbo, 1,104. ' 11 or 12 for OUT opening garup there Saturday, April drenching: rain almost hid t):e town from wasn't true. McKoan has lust standing by the epi­ tho national nystom of education in Fran:e is defective our view. At this particu'ar time we tered. The grounds are situated at one end of "CJaUd sode and deserves to do so. At least four of the 13. From New York wo will go to Boston. Philadel­ on it^i physical side. Efforts are now being made t» Fare," the beautiful lawn stretching away to tbo sands Rearing Aden. phia, Wfiehfocton,TiItetmrjc, Indianapolis rfn. 1. On arU- Who tl^o weak ones are will btntohl by the exhibi­ land, and wind upiu Chicago, Saturday, April 27. This French schools. M. Bischuffiheitn, a wealthy Ptiriahin nut palms almost encircling it upon thu other. A dia­ will give the boys ample opportunity to roach thelf aiid we worn to «o on to ludU; or she was ta wait for ing this morning we found we had left the waters tion game trip and the early Lea^ne games. In the banker, hHSofTored-a prize of £1,000 to any person, us until 5 o'clock the following evening,aud we were mond had been laid out in the centre of the cricket exhibition games Duck, Flanngan and O'Brien wilt . clubs by May 1 the following Wednesday. It Is whether a Frpnehm«n, an American or an English­ field, and around the big lawn, forming a hollow of the Arabian Sea for those of the Gulf of Aden sincerely to be hoped that this* may be effected, as such to go ou with her and give up our trip to Calcutta and do the bulk of the pitching and Sutdiffe and Lohbeck man, who shall iuvent a new game thoroughly adapted BomVay. All depended upon thd word left for us by square, stood 5.UOO people the nv>st picturesquely at­ the bluest, I think, of all blue waters upon the will do the catching. None of the batteries havo m tour as (his in the interest* of base ball will probably to French schools and colleges." tire i crowd, without a doubt, that ever assembled to globe. Wo passed the Socotra Islands last night never again bo taken, and it would be too b*d to have our advance (went. Will Lynch. Messrs. Spalding and been paired off and nou# will be until after the Hot Vpon reading this paragraph President Spald­ Lynch had not obtained this when they returned au witne-9 a baue ball game. The officers and crew of about 10 o'clock and sighted the volcanic groups off Springs' work. The outfield arrangements have beoa to cut it short for the want of a week or teu days ex­ the Essex took up a portion in front (rf the club house the League clubs the matter of a fiiw which has gone hour later, but had made arrangements for our party the African coast about daybreak to-ilay. Passing made. McAlrer will stay in centre, Kadford in right tra time. To ing wrote the following letter, and yellod themselves hoarse over tho playj in the those a' out breakfast h-oir we slowly approached days iu April, when the weather ii uncertain In balf mail to M. Bischoffdheim in Paris: for the nuut at the Grand Oriental Hotel. President and Twitchell in left, tiiiks will be ttie team eubsti- by this Spalding would have saved sjinethinj* over $100 by five-inning game which followed our arrival at tho Cuardafui, the great headland on tho northeast corner tute. of the Leftgno cities, can miko uo material difference, "Coi.rMno, Cejlon, Jan. 25. M. BISCHOIFSHEIM, grounds. The Englishmen seemed to enjoy the sport while it would enable the touring ball teams to enjoy having us remain on the fillip, but with the unhesitat­ of the dark continent, which rises gloomy and im- So far the business outlook is very bright. Tom PAUIS Sir; A newspaper recently publisher! in ihe ing generosity that has characterized his handling of as well, but the Cingale e and Hindoo* broke into wild Itressive^the waters of the sea breaking around its base Lawrence has begun work on tho b.tll park, and/ favoialle weather in England and Ireland. The later Unite-1 States calls attention to the tact that French enthusiasm over the tutting and la-e-ruuning. It we get to thesb countries the better. Tim player* of tho pany since wo left C'Htcago, he did not consider a5 it stands looking out over the waste of waters like agent Scanlan has *old about J$i3;0*K) worth of tickets. educationalists are seeking a game suited to the tho expense where he thought tbe change made would was laughable to see th«*ir desperute efforts to get ont pome great sentinel. Until long after the noon hour Tho full list of Cleveland Club exhibition dates ia Our pjrty will, it is true, enjoy uo preparatory weap need* of phyrical educition in French school*, and of the way when a ball was thrown or batted among at home, but it is dollttia to cents that tho All-America La deairuble and appreciated. Consequently steam we ateamed along tho forbidding bluff, and then »n the as follows. Kamas Ciiy, M»rch 30. 31 and April 1; that M. Pischuffrheiui has greatly inter cited himself launches conveyed us from tise steamer to the dock thorn. They flew in all directions, tumbling over each sun began to sink we left it in the gray mist (hat St. Joseph, Bio., April 2, 3; St. Louis, April 5 and G; aud Chicago players nu this trip will be in betfer con­ other and chattering like a lot ot magpies. dition for the championship season; when they report in the subject. a fancifu!!y-conatrur.ted, pagoda-like building on the hovered about its peaks miles and miles aw ay. The Columbus, April 8; Cincinnati, Apiil 9,10, 11; Louis- "In this connection permit me to state that the shore, and after passing through the customs office we During the game the military band stationed upon the Salior'g head is now pointed toward the Arabian coast, villo, April 12 and 13, At home with Milwaukee at ttjoir respective headquarters for duty, than nuy Spalding base ball party, containing the bo*t expo- club house balcony playefl, and later on some Scottish Lo«ry of ball players in America. entered upon the broad avenue that led directly, up to which we expect to reach to-morrow night. ApiillS aud 19. The Chicago-All-Americas play nen'3 of tha American National trame, will visit the imposing entrance of the Grand Oriental Hotel, HigManders entertained the crowd with thoir bag- Distance sailed to-day, 203 miles; total, 1,007 miles. here April 17. IMslaaeo pulled during last twenty-four hours, 283 H*ari8 early in Blarch, en route around the world. pi peg. Hor*e racing and Scotch games followed ttie Oiile.-; tutnl from .Melbourne, 1,201. aaid to b« the finust hotel south of the Mediterranean. MINOR MENTION. ''Will M. BtBchcffelieiiu kindly consider himself ine It is certainly a great structure, aud admirably adapted hall frame, but as our steamer was soon to sail wo saw Arabian Sights and Sounds. The difference between League and Association tweet of the management at the exhibitions given in but little of these sports. Tho journey back to tbe The Daily !.og. in design to tbe climate of Ceylon. One ia t,truck S. S. SALIER, off the Arabian Coast, Gulf of methods can plainly be seen in the arrangement of th* I'nn3, and do them the kindness also to consult them with the Oriental character of his surroundings imme­ hotel was almost as amusing as ttie trip out, Tbe were no bad bluffs, barren schedule for next eeason. Cleveland, a new and very S. S. SALIEU, South Australian Coast, .Tan. 14. freely for any iuformatiou concerning tie game diately upun going to the hotel. The dark-sklouett beggars and peddlers were jutt as attentive and tbe Aden, Feb. 2. There wo»k club both in Leagun councils and on League The weather is still rough. Perhaps the sick­ which has done EO much for American schoolboys. s-ervants in their picturesque garb and tortoise-shell crowds of blacks, oul lock cartn and jinrickshaws just islands, or distant shores to break the level fields I use the esiimato of Hiicli Association lights as est member of our party is Mrs. Ansoo, who "Meantime Mr. 8, Stamford Parry, Drnry buildings, combe; the high ceilings and towering* columns; the as confusing. The crew of the Essex cheered us in surface of the Gulf of Aden when we arose thia Messrs. \Veldon. Campboll aud Koedy gets two Deco­ 23 Water at reet, Liverpool, England, will answer any true American style as we left the pier fur tbe Salier, seems to lia^c lo^t her sea-legs irretrievably. great diuing hall, with its surrounding galleries, in morning, but about 3:30 o'clock this afternoon ration Day gams in Washington, but 13 rewarded b/ questions Mr. Bischoffehoim may desire to propound. which are Turkish divans for the use of guests; the which we found again surrounded by hordes of natives Early this morning we changed our course, which the Arabian coast was sighted some forty miJes two home Fourth of July gomcri with Boetou and two I have the honor to be, Monsieur, cool stonu balconies, with their adjoining tropical gar­ and scores of boats. As our steam launch ntarod the Labor Day games with Bo»ton nt horn*-. Did evet. has been due west, and began to round the Yours very truljr, A. G. SPALDIXO." dens; the latticed, carpetless, polished-floored bed­ ship Ed. Wiliiatns>>n, Jimmy Manning and Ed. Crane, away. Later on we passed an Arabian "dhow," an Association club of newness and weakness get foutiiwest corner of tho Australian continent. rooms; everything one looka upon reminds him of the who had quietly slipped oft their shoes, created a sen­ or native sail boat, and gradually tho seame'd such treatment? I should say not. The two July 4, The Literati at Work. fact that be is in a conQtry different from any on the sation '.>> plunging into the waterand swimmin* about side of tho great bluffs which protect Aden from the en It game* here with the Buttons ought to bo stupendous We rounded Cape Lewin during the afternoon, among the boat loads of natives. Onr party climbed S. S. SALIER, Indian Ocoan, Jan. 20. face of the globe save India Itself. winds became more and more distinct. It was nearly affairs for Cleveland. All Northern Ohio will be ia tnd the shore wus in sight until about 4 o'clock, Our party enjoyed an excellent dinner. We ware iito the rigging as the screw of the Salier bogau to dark when wo dropped anchor before the little Arabian wlien wo steered away on a northwest by uortb course has gone as high to day as the town to see those games, and they will be worth The thermometer fanned by the great swinging punka* which were revolve and sent cheer after cheer to the crow of the town and leaned over the ship's rail to watch the boat fllHMMMj to the town alone. And yet there are enough, and began to ItMivo tho const behind. By 6 o'clock any of us want to soe it during the re­ waved backward and forward by natives onteide the Eesex, whose white uniforms we oiild see dinning to locdu of chattering black-bodied fellows who sur­ land had faded fn-pi sight, itnd we had se«*u tbe very straight fanatics who look on base bail as a gambling mainder of the trip. The boys shed their walU. und partook of tender capons, delicious currier the ship's ropes a-jthey answered our shouts. The sun rounded tho Salitr much as ahe was surrounded at gnnii- bandied by bad people, and constantly leading lust of Australia that we are to ut-e upon the present and juicy bunnnii^ but turned up our no^es at the sunk below the waters of the Indian Oceun jnst as wo Columho. It was nearly supper time, but the boys young nifju aitray. This is a hard and uulearnable tour. coats soon after breakfast this morning and did passed out of the harbor and turned onr nose toward in foul-smelling "Bombay duck,11 which secma to be a never thought of that. We wanted to stand upon world on Mjiuo of its sides. This is one of thos* Tlie German stylo of cooking TS beginning to become not assume them again save for attendance standard dish in this section of the globe. Our cafe the Arabian gi>a and tho Gnlf of Adun. The score of Arabian soil, and consequently three boat loads a hit lu'itvy for all of in, and mnny have teen tho sides. the dining salon. Hot as it is, however, the boys i")i> was served us A* we sat in easy chair* uf>on ono of to-day's game in Ceylon follows: of A mericana were soon on their way to Sitcramento, Cal., has engaged George Brockeoridge, TvMn'8 for a dainty American brc.ikfaat of hot rollt», tire not overlooking their literary pursuits. the big 6tone balconies outride the dining hall, aod CHICAGO. -A.fi.R- B. P. A. E 1 ALL-AMF/A. AB.R. B. P. A.E shore. Of course, we were appealed to for cufie", Lultered toast, broiled chops an J corn cakes and tbe youug pitcher of last seaBou'n Canton Club, about Nearly all of them are corresponding for one or indulged in montutuls of tobacco smoke between sips. Ryan.cf...... 4 0 0 0 0 0 Hanlon.cf... 4 1 0 1 00 '*B*ckHhe«shM the moment we landed, but we whom Auaon raised such a fu-s. The Tii-Stat« nm) 1-t si nip. Eacli aud ever) o no of iici are loukiog Then we got under our bonnets and went out to aee Teuer.rf...... 50010 liWard, as..... 3 0 0 ' 0 00 whacked the beggars with onr canes and went on up forward to the eajc.yment of such a treat upun our mor3 newspapers in their respective cities, and as they League is now moving. Youn^ Llewellyn, pitcher of are faithfully recording the incidents of tho voyage what the town was like. Sullivan, If.. 4 0 0 0 00 lUrown, rf.... 311 0 00 toward the lighted shops of the street that stretched la>t season's Hamilton Club, has already signed with errival iu N'ew York. Columbo Is aucient, quite ancient, but no doubt th« Anson, Ib... 311 3 30 Carroll, Ib... 300 4 00 along ihe shore for a mile. We raided tho shops for Our (»liip is ranking full headway with good prospocta they find plenty of work to do. Billy Earle is the tbe Kindlay Club. Clubs are being raised there ami student of the imrty aod ia so christened. Rarely )s buildings, with their white walls and pot-tiled roofs, Pf>ffer,2b.... 4 1 0 2 0 O'Wuod, 3b..... 3 0 0 I 00 curiosities and found any quantity of thorn in the way iu Springtield, Dayton, Manafiold aud Lima. for arriving at Coluiubo a day ahead of tLo time Ur»t are the most conilortablo for the inhabitants, if they WiUiam'n.sea 11 1 10 Fogarty, If... 300 1 00 of ostrich eggd and plumes, Indian curtains, portieres rcckimed o. The ocean i§ a aud the hours havo passed without recording a single Tlie Indian shops under tbe hotel held most of oar Chicago...... 0201 0—3 and a half away. However, wo got a good Idea of tittle eotootner to-day, but the weather 13 utill cool. amusing or interc-Ming occurrence. party during the bfat part of tho evening. Every All-America...... 2000 1—3 Arabia and the Arabians, and nothing wo saw or heard WORCESTER WiNNOWINGS. Quile a parly f--f us nmiie a tour of the forward decks Distance failed duriug tho post 21 hours, 292 miles; imaginable article of Indian manufacture was dis­ Rnng earned All-America 2. Home runs Brown, there wan of a character to tompt ua to remain. to-day, aud realized from what we at-tw liow complete total fioni Melbourne, 3,234- miles. * played for sale. Inlaid boxes, turtoise-oholl toilet ar­ Parroll. First ou balls OfT Crane 2, off Baldwin 1. The Salier weighed anchor at 9 o'clock, and fifteen After a\Vinninc Team—Additional Kngage- A Jittie wurld in iteelfu t-ig ocean Htearner is. There ticles, eandal-wood boxes, cirviogs in ebony and ivory, Hit by pitcher Carroll. Passed ball Daly. Wild minutes later w« were <;n the way to the Straits of Ba­ merits—Flayers Released From Keserva* were Iho cow Blablef, where wore housed three fat The Mascot Tortured. embroidered shawls, curtains and what-nots of a thoo- piichas Crano 3, Baldwin 1. Struck out By Baldwin bel Mnndeb and the lied Sea. lows, whoSi! milk sHppiiL-a our table, tin* pije peoa, the eai:d names were bought by our party, and invariably 5, by Crane 8. Stolen bases WillinuisoD 2, C'^rroll, Fo- Distance sailed since noon yesterday, up to time of tioii, Ktc. chicken coops, tbo aliufp poun, tho pigclothing, und lira red "in view of the excessively warm weather, and the nanaom cab. Tho "jm" fs very similar to the the confidence of the people, but will win garaea. blow soon after we had left Columbo and in­ \V. A. Goldsby, formerly of the Baltimore Club, has turt;aned Turks paficir.ly tracing out Kttistic patterns through consideration for the comfort and peace hansom, nave that it ia smaller aud is pulled by a And yet biit two of the team of last year have sinewy Cingalese, who trots ten miles witn yon as creased until it blew a gale. With the port­ been engaged as manager of the local team. His pre­ in colored silk and bend work, which they sell to the of mind of our entire party, Clarence Duva], tbe vious carter a* such has gained for him an excellent been, secured. Terrien, who came hero from Citbin i>;tgicugerij. A neon, with i-haractsrlsttc hick, chocolate-colored person who accompanies us, etisily and rapidly ss a horse could draw you. The holes of our staterooms closed few of U3 cared to boys rented a lot of these and drove (?) about the town reputation, which by conscientious work and skillful Lynn late in the season and played the season to-duy, wi>n a IIHII Itio^b nlk pillow, beautifully em- go below for sleep, and most of the boys wrapped management he will retain. The men be has already shilling a must take a bath." The object of the decree until midnight, finally ending up with an exciting through, with the express understanding that h« broliiertd, which bad been rafllfd off at a themselves in light rugs and slumbered in their binned will insure Kvansville a place uppermost in the ctmnoc by an oM liimloo. Th« Uiiidoo.t, by the way, lied to tho uttermost depths of the steerage when ho race down the principal thoroughfare to the hotel. should not be reserved, has beta signed for heurd his eentcnre proDonbcad, but Daly, Pettit aud steamer chairs. During the evening Pfeffer, Interstate League. The men so far signed are: Tnlly are a rjtieer tut. Ttit*ro nre aevirat camlets rupresftnteiJ While we had be«n going through all thia, however, the coming contest. So has Stafford, the Baldwin raptured him, and despite his erica, thrust Messrs. Sliding aud Lynch had driven to tbe resi­ and Calhomi, catchers; Dundon, Shaeffei1 and Gentle­ auioiiK ttie dnxeii Ii;d ar.s aboard, and tue rigidity with Anson, Williarnson, Lynch, myself and one or man, pitcher*; Wnistler, first base: Bittman, second pitcher, who came into prominence with a sud- wliicli ttio lino of pocial iiitcrcoui>o is drawn between him beneath the salt water shower and held him dence of the American consul. There they learned there until the tank above was emptied. Clarence two others were invited down-stairs for a bottle base; Keccins, third base; Manager Gotdsby, left field; denneB* which surprised him as well us his friends. them id nmarkhbkv They will m>t ent anything that our patty had been expected by tbe boat which with George and Bob Wilson, aiid as It chanced to be afterwards went on the warpatu armed with a base reacbea Cohimbo two days before us, aud tbe English Hemp, right field; Ike, short stop. Grounds havo been He la the ^nly reserved player who has been signed. Choked by the ahip'tf cooks. All Kuropeausure intiiUfiu, the anniversary of New Souih Wales' existence as a secured and the fence and stand ara being erected. whoso liiiiid.-i mndt cot dettl« the food of u Mo!ittuiiiiP«lnn. hall bat, but was dissuaded (Vain carrying out his mur­ and American residents had arranged quite a pro­ Of the others BrigKs, catcher, has been released to derous resolve. colony several bcttles and a bit of creditable oratory Manager GoMaby n slill on the lookout for several Syracuse; b'lanagan, first bagenmo, is at liberty to go t'cnut-vnieiitiy tliay carry tho:rown enncw pan.-*, mid do gramme for our reception. When th* Salier came in, were indulged in before w» regalued the deck,. The pigeon which escaped from the coop several no one imagined we were aboard ot' bar, so that even more players, all of whom will report for duty about wherever he is wanted, and so are Dan Clare, right tlioir owti cookiiLiX, oven killing A ah*^opevuiv few daya At half past seven o'clock this morning the cabin of April 1. 0. A. G. with their own hands, which their own tmuda prepare d«jt< aso, foil exhausted on the deck to-day, and after tho consul was surprised. Lynch had left a letter with fielder; O'Counell, pitdier; Lynch, centre fielder; Cor- having been refreshed with food aod driok, was the.Silior was a scene of wild disorder and excitemenf. corati. third bane. \Vheelock will be held it it is ia lor loi'd. him, and by it we learned that Lynch had tone to Many of the boys were still sleeping when the thun­ adoptod by the chief officer as a pet. Calcutta and Bombay only to learn that to the ab­ The Quincy Club AU Right. the power of the Western Association to hold him, and FoL'tnty 1ms chrie-tcnod the forward deck "The Zoo," dering report of a cannon shook the ship, followed by the more his case is iuve^tigated the better it appears r,-l it ii l^ig!iii.b!p to hear h'm K° through it, explain­ Ii'sUncfl sailed to-day, 2U2 miles; total from Mel­ sence ot enclosed grounds India would be a wholly of bourne, o,52G luiltjs. cries of "Pirates! Pirate*! My God, boys, the CbJnese QUIVCY, III., March 6. A meeting of the lovers tor Worcesrer. ing tha holjibaiid origin of tho different animals, iu- profitless territory for us. As it would have neces- pirates are upon us;" and then came the report of an­ the great American eame ot base ball was held hero «i;ated an outlay of between §5,000 and 86,000 to take Of the new players Con way, whose release wa* pnr- ciiitiiiig the Dindttof, which lie chamtterizo-i as the A Reminder of Home* other gun. The result may be easily imagined. Blen laat week. A board of directors was elected and a chasfcd from the Bostons on ThnrsJuy, is expected to gicute-t curiosity of tn"e lot. our party through the country, President Spalding simply felt out of their berths half clad and white-faced. State charter will be Immediately applied for under S. S. SALIER, Indian Ocean, Jan. 22.—As finally decided to give up our journey across India, Drove the star pitcher, llurkett, who comes from Tlic slnp lias been rolling henrdy all ,fX)0. Quincy is a member of the Sea. Of course we were all disappointed at the news, nib pitching record is good, and there are abundant eniitoutfl took a pruiuiuoiic pait, were witaeaa^d lathe of the groat ocean to-day, John Ward, who hap­ Ed Crane left all valuables behind him aud sprang into Central Interstate League, comprising Peoria, Evans- assurances for the belief that his injured arm is as dininjr roijni. but none were more so than A. G. himself. He as­ the cabin with* a pet monkey in bis arms. Captain ville. Springfield, Davenport and Quiucy. Blooming- pened to step to the rail and look ahead, cried sures us, however, that by not goiug through India, good aa ever. Cumplon, who is to cover lirsi baee, was I>i.stunce sailed dnrinp: fie pait 24 hours, 286 milea. Anson got into Sirs. Anson's dress by mistake and ton will bo admitted ns tbe ftixth club, in Terre Haute's one of the strongest men iu tbo Lowell team latt sea­ Total from Mulbounu-, l,7!H miles. out "a sail!" Books were dropped in a hurry, we shall have mure time to devote to Europe, so tbat stuck bis houd through the door of the stateroom with place. George W. Erackett, of Lynn, Mass., will man­ the boys have taken tho matter philosophically and son. Sbeftler, although unfortunate in h:s connection BECOMING STUDIOUS. steamer chairs were abandoned and our entire his mouth stuffed full of his wife's diamonds, Kd age the Quinry Club, and has his players already with the Detroit League nine, is a strong hitter and » party rushed to the ship's side to gaze upon a gijod-naiuredly. Hanlon hurst into tbe cabin with his hat on hij head, signed. Kr. Brackett has engaged the following team: S, S. SAUFR, Indian OCPHII, Jun. ir>. Ooo who had The bulletin in the hotel office explained the situa­ first-class base-runner, although only a fair fielder. et-it cfi:r iwrty in their upeciul cars tri»vi-Uu:; from CM- lately ship a mile ahead of us, whieh lay a pair of iroueers in one hand and a valiee in the other. Demarlsand Collins, pitchers; fllurphy and Barter Aunis, the old Boston fielder, is a good buae-iuuner, » tion to the boys as tbe; came in this evening, and re­ Contusion aud panic remained enpreme until Jimmy catchers; Corcoran, l.arkin aud Doyle, on the bases; c=*gi» to y^tn Francisco wotiM ncarcety recognise it as drilling about ID the ghis«y water?, but with every sail quested them 10 bo ready to go to tbe ship for their fair hitter, aod a crack fielder. the eani« to-iiav. On tha cars we were the u.mlesl set sot so as to catch tlie lirst breath of wind. Nearer, Fog:irty, who was galloping around upon the saloon Spill, elicit stop, and Henry, Laumaa aud Luton- Henry Lynch declined to sign with the Worcester* uniforms at 1 p. M. to-morrow, as vre are to play a tables yelling until red iu tbe face, fell down fu a nt of berger, In tUo outfield, ima^irihble. Somebody wai* rtgponsililo fui n pniciical nearer we drew to tlie cloud of white canvas, until game in the Columbo Cricket Club ground* at 3:30, 9t the terms offered, although tbe ma^a^ement held joke iu turn during each hour of tto tweuty-fourf one of the boys read her came- by the aid of tbe field laughter. Upon inquiry the frightened members of off for a long time to give him time to con- and sail for Adeu at 5:30 p. u. the party then learned that the £alier'd guns were while ereryb'i'itj was tv*-rything but %iAmr or studious. glasspH "Sam Schofield, Brunswick, Me." Almost at AU the boya In bed to-night by o'clock. Davenport Up aud Doing. elder,. II. M. Bradley, of the Knnsas Citys of lait >"o\v, however, the condilioii of thioi(S diftors. It the fsanie moment the stars and stripas were run up simply hrlog a salute in honor of the Emper >r's birtji- year, one of Manager Burnham'gold boys on tho Bos­ d*y, and that Jim Fogarty and Leigh Lynch had Im­ DAVENPORT, llarca 5. Kditor SPORTING LIFE: The etrtirh me forcibly this morning when I cnait on deck from the strnger's drck, and the cheer we gave "the ANOTHER GAME. Davenport Base Ball Association met nt tbe Klmball ton Blues, will probably be signed. and s:*w a score of men tttn.-Cchtiir party, and if we are uot n fairly well S. S. SAUER, Indian Ocean, Jan. "23. We East whose names have not es yet beoo made public. The club ha* also signed A. Moran, a ynnng player, j<>,i:td party wbeu \\o reach. India It will bo no fault Columbo to Suez. like castanets aud his eyes were like unto saucers In who was on the New York rfserve team last year. H* _ assed two ocean vessels this morning, one a size. "I didn't know wot 'port'/j/es' wuz,' said he after­ It is more than likely that at least four of last year's ti! "iir own. We were up by daybreak this morning and players will be siguedTor tho coming eeason. Daven­ will be kept tor spare itifieldor. He was recommended Jimmy Fogartr, l.y the way, is "studying French and Norwegian barque, the other a steamer of one wards, "but I made up my mind whatever dey WUK by Pat Murphy, the New York catcher. upon the street, eager to see everything that dey VHZ liable to do dis uiggan boy up." Clareuce port is open for bookings for exhibition games from iircf'dtu^ admirably. of the bix lines plying bet\v*on England and Aus­ April 15 until May 1. Our grounds nro in A No. 1 A. G. i* beut ujwn fioinp; to Jerusalem and Bethte- tria. B- th were welcome incidents of our after-break­ could be seen. The first duty most of us per­ now goes by tbe name of "Poridges" on board the formed a duty to ourselves for comfort's sake SaH lately conceived idea, but one which I think fast siesta. in the League. FLTEU PBLTER. lands in America tniind iu br>th wind nnd limb he will '. will cairy through. In fact, I believe he would The sensation of the day, however, was the leaking was to adjourn to a Columbo clothing shop andpur- Pittance nailed np to noon to-day since leaving Col- chaee fri-m onu to three white duck suits each, at seven nmu.>. 220 miles. ___ have proven himself a man of wonderful staging ;tv« n« country uiitiaveli-d lia-1 we two months more ont of the fact that while we slept during the early powers aud pluck. He has caught Crane and Ili-aly, me Iu give to the trip. An it if, however, we shall hour* of the morning onr pood ship was on h're and rupees, ov S2.17 u suit. These secured, we added a KANSAS CITY is still disconsolate over Man­ "Cumberland/' or bright-colored silk sash, to RO Crane's Kindliness. * ning, who will remain with the Spalding party uutil two cannon-ball pitchers, in nearly every game they 1 able, by figuring <.u May 1 aa the date of the open- ttsat the sailors were compelled to Hunt hard to quench have played tduce they left 'Frisco. i:^ of the League s^asou, to du the tun in gcod atyle. the flumes. A sailor son*lied amoko diuiag the night around the belt, aud a white cork bat with a silk pug- S. S. SALIBK, Arabian Sea, Jan. 23. All Its disbandtuent ut Chicago, April 20. March 13. THE SPOKTING

be Danville.Club, would be a valuable acquisition to CORRECT OFFICIAL NATIONAL LEAGUE SCHEDULE. The I^ouidville ball lovfrj are nr,w claimltisr Ihit i' any )>eagu« or Association club, and I think it a detri­ ST. LOUIS SIFTINGS. leir teun is not etreng.limed ttieir punt ion in tha BASEBALL. ment to Hit* game that «uch players should bo allowed Appended is the correct official schedule of the National League adopted March 5 at Wash- dee will be no better tliao ft WHS latt your. Th* o elip the gra-p of our larger clul*. On asking Am- ngton. It is a 140-game schedule. The season will begin April 24 and continues until Oct. 5. Hudson Signed—Players fur the California olonels may fool some oft'ioii friends ani admirers merman after the game why be didn't try and obtain Three sectional trips are provided for. Each section begins at home, and the East closes the sea­ League—The Cudworth Case Settled coming season. Tins to^iu is compose 1 of a lot of a position on aume good professional club, he remarked: son in the West: uod ball players, and if they will just wuka up and "We have no desire to play professional ball; we have The Browns* Spring Dates—Curves and ull together they will end tho season much better THE LEAGUE. a team here that can hus;lo sumo of them, and we en- At Boston.!AtN'wY'k.;Al Philad'ei At Waah'n.lAtChicago.'AtClevel'd. At Pltbb'fr. At IndiaV l>rops. ban they did lust year. oy it; what more could we dtslre?" Me Coy is a pbe- ST. Louis. March 7. Editor SPORTING LIFE: Charley King is otill taking things easy in tho Ap. 24, 25, ! April 29,30. May Bomonal seci-ud taseman for an amateur, good base- Jy. 4,4,5,6. June 19, 20,! June 24,25, Your invitation to attend the banquet outti End. Chttrlej' Will do no gymnasium work runner and tan pitch a game with any of the rest of ' 26, 27.:M«y 1 2C, 27. to be Dtil the Browua are all here and ready for work ;hom. Ammeimau i* an exceptionally flne outftelder, Boston...... Je. 10,11,12, Jnl.aV ,, given by TUB SPORTING LIFE to Mr. A. G. nder 1'r.jf. Muegni. Ready Now for the Sum­ an nil-round plajer, n hard an i sure hitter and I think Aug. 2!>, 30.: Aug. 2li, 27,^1. 19, 20, Sept. 23, 24, Spalding and his Australian tourists received, Clewry CiX'BH, who played at short field f>>r the old be Is the very quint»ssence cf baae-runndi-. These 31. I for which please accept iny thank?, and when I let?, is in town and dtaeu^aged. Here is a good ma a ilnjers with some mure hustlers compose tho Actire tell you that it will be impossible for me to at­ or ouo of the minor organizations. mer Campaign. e Rail Club, of Danville, Pa. I coanr.uDha'o this May 8, 9, President You der A.lie hus been Inform*d through as a poiftHt atranger to thia club, but not to you, and 10,11. tend and swell my vest you will have cause to he press that T«l Sullirun ii to mimage tt.e Browns uak it aa a promotion to tbe game to tvy and publish New York.... June 6, 7,8. congratulate yourself, as you have BO doubt been pou hn return from Ireland. "Tluit'a uowrt to me,11 an abstract of it, without any name. I remain Aug. 10,20, informed by some of my thin, jealous friends .lid the Drowns pruuid' nt trio other day. The Schedule Adopted Action A CONSTANT HK,U>EB. 21. that I am a "self feeder." Caylor ou^ht to at­ Turn Djlan, IJenvei-'s star rutcher, invented over tend the banquet, and it wouldn't do Ken Mul- 2,000 in vacant properly a few dtiys since. Tom ex- Upon the Rowe-While and Je.1,3,4, o.UunelS, 14, June 28, 29 iccts to double his money in tue next f^w year-. Tom CINCINNATI CHIPS. July 20 ,30,1 IS. 17. July ], 2. ford any harm, but these two worthies would ieeps liis ej e skinncl for Duhin all the time, jiud he Philadelphia.. 31. I Aug. 1,2,3. Aug. 6,6, 7 have to be fed on rare beefsteak instead of can­ hows liia good sense by so doin<. Hoosier Franchise Cases, American Association Meeting Notes—Not Sept. 16,17,; Aug. 22,23, Sept. 26, 27 vas-back duck, as tho latter would cau^e the.rfett to Thei-t'puit Ihrtt pitcher, Kiu^ fa to retire from the So Much Harmony—Tho L,ocal Opening 18. 24. swell. I kuow the banquet aud reception will bo a iamoud aud ungii^u in the, nmniifjuttire of pretzolff, of tho Season Elmer Smith Comes to grand affair, aud I am sorry that I cannot be there. s iibtruo. Charley saya that thero is ph-nty of money Je.l3,H,l,%!Apri!20,30. Jy. 4,4,5, 6. n the business, a&il then he could givy nil tho hoya WASHINGTON, D. C., March 6. Editor SPORT- Terms—Amateur News, Ktc. HUDSON HAS SIGNED, 17 Aug. 15, 16, and more of the old boys will no doubt follow suit in work during the winter uioutbs v»ruis!iii, May 22, 2.1, May 13,14, May 17, 18, May 3,4,6,7. April 24,25, 'April29, 30. SLiry Aii;iursoQ untl a blizzard st:uck S^. Lonia at shadowed iu importance by the inauguration done. It was one of the shortest meetings on pioas anoiher»wn. Fact! morning, but did not finish its labor?, and at tlarry Steine blew in o.i tiie Pan Handle. 1 rame up (Dooms) got away with tlie trick, and he will b? made noon >n the four o'clock midland a fellow passenger of Just us s-jon na Dooms puti his foot ia St. Louis he President Nick Young called the League May 22, 23. May 28, 29, May K, 18, May 13, 14, Je. 6, 7,8,10. May 8,9,10, Je. 1,3,4, 5. svrry for bis actions before he is much older. Iu the will be calloil upon IK th auUiorltica to take a wnlk, meeting together, and after a session of an hour Chris You der Abe and Larry O'Dea, of Philadelphia tri'j named at the head of this paragraph tho Sacra­ »r what "Der Boss President" called the milk truin, 21, 25. 3'», ail. 1 20,21. 15, 16 July 22, 23,1 11. Aug. 1,2, 3. o the F.'iir Courts building. The Sicrumeiito i^eople adjourned again until 4 o'clock, to give tho Indianapolis. J*ly 15,16, July 18, 19,i.fy8, 9.10. July 11, 12 24. ! Jy. 20 30,31. Aug. 26, 27, mento Club wiil have men that they by. Ban at all stages of tho game, and Mr. Gilhs will ne.ver re­ schedule committee time to finish drafting a luhnson arrived next day on tho nen-.-niaper train, 17. 20. j Sept. 12, 13, 13. Supt. IS, 17,'Atig. 29, 30, 28. st of thoir rights. Aud the Caliiotuittua ure "all S*l't. 2. 2. S»pt. 5. 6.7.1 14. Sp. 9, 10,11 18. | ' 21. gret liavtug signed theui. Krehmeyor is a tood c.ttchcr ijtht." suitable schedule., ivh-ch leaves here tit the unearth)? hour of 3 A. M., aud and first ba*enmu, and a good, bteatly and hard hitter. It is s.iid that young Al Tobefiu hw slgiit;! to play LEGISLATIVE WORK. .!< ctime into the mi-etiui HUe a man in a trance, uot lie bats lert-hauJed. McSorley ia at home at thirl, having hud a \\ink of sleep. Lvery Inst delegate to econd for the 1'ueblo, Colontd >, Ciub. Another Te- During the brief session, however, consider­ aud ho cun be used in the box. Ho H known in ttie beau in the fiuM. the Absolution meeting, save tho Brooklyn, Athletic COLUMBUS CHATTER. LOUISVILLE LACONICS. Krfst us ''Trick, 1' on account of his trkky do'ivoty able business was transacted. Tho committee and Baltimore lepresetiftriie*, made Picsideut Bill Stern. M. B. A., refuses to discus the trip through when he pitched regularly. "Trick" ii a pOixl, «1I- he Ciuhvorth case. lie fuvs that ho has paid no at- appointed at tho fall meeting to codify the con- Cincinnati, and Will Shartig la now here tryiuj; to The Results of the Meeting Briefly Summed Stratton'a Hold-Out—A Local Semi-Profes- arouQ.il player. Lou Sylvester is to cover secnud, which U-ntiou to tlie case, and that wlien bti liCitis the testi­ Bti:utioD snbmitte;i i's report, which, w th recommen- keep tub mi iH'iim Lyoi.s, wlm H Ringing that good Vp—The Schedule Kick—Convention Gos­ sioual League on the Tapis—Urging Kec- he citn do well. He can play a fine outftold ala > aud mony he will then make -up hU mind whether Von da t ion* as to amend men is, a:) as to biiug it iu line \vjih old ss*ng: ' Oh, I ain't FO fat us I used to be." ho has done considerable pitching Iu his lime. He Shartijc and part of tho Cincinnati sip and Local News. dor Ahe is entitled to tho nmu or IK t. tbe changes io the Nati-jnul Agreement, wus uuani- cnnvd enjoyed ci«s' Kugajjement—Leaves 1'i'oni the Mote used to pitch to Emmtt Seery's catching, "ty!," *s he Harry Weldon bus claimed all along that tlio St. KOUi-ty adopted. themselves Tues lay-niglit J>y imt soiii* tu bod at nil, COLUMBUS. March 7. Editor SPORTING LIFE: Book. is commonly called, is a speedy and daring l>H80-nifi- and taking tin* "three o'clock m the morning expie^s cuis Club would open thi< season in Ciccininii on The ivpurt of the Arbitration Committee of the De- The hist delegate to the schedule meeting of LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 5. Editor SPOUTING n«r aud H good hitrer. The trio d.-tuiveB-good iccep- 'i 17.h of next mouth. Hurry gufesod (!) well in ' ceiulf r meeting was adopted, and Presidt nt Young fur the City of Pork. "The Cincinnati tour" were en­ the American Association in this city has de­ LIFE:: Stratton's refusal to sign if held required tiun in their new Western home. his iiininnce. vac authorized to suu the Ag; cement oil Lehalf uf the tertained at supper that evening by Manager and Mrs. St. L.oiiis opens the season in Cincinnati on tho 17th Gu3 Schmelz at hid homo. Ami a happy hmuo he has, parted, and now quietness in base ball circles in to play Sunday games is the chief theme just THE CUDWORTH CASK this neighborhood reigns supreme. A careful will be settled without being ttrbitnuud upon .it leaet of April, and clones it in tho BUIII^ vdUte on thf 1-ttU Tlie president waa anthemed to employ a fifth or punoimdcd by devoted wife and three bright caldron, now among Louisville lovera of base ball. The of October. And while the ch.impions tiro ''doing1' tho lobftituto umpire at a compensation not exceeding George, Harry and Lillie. ThU littlo informal recep­ survey of the work do«e docs not impress one that Is the way thing* look at present. During tho young pitcher is getting rather the worst of the winter months Cudworth and tho Bruwna* prcsidoi.t liedi on the closing day of t! in svn on the a virago l'i«- $200 a month and exptmeesr Umpire Barnum niude a tion was to ud one o!' the inobt pleasant features of the with its immense magnitude. To summarize, viile crank will murmur: "By Jeinimth, tho Browns novel proposition, lie wanted the umpiiea provided uieutlug. talk. It is said by the;n that the granting of have kept up a ci*rr. s; ondeuce, but nn'htuR parsed bi nothing was accomplished, except the adoption such a request would be decidedly inconsistent twoen Mr. You der Abe and the Luwell peopl« until aro now five-time winners. They can't be d.^vned." with a carriage to aud from tho hotels to tlie grounds, ROW HE DFCAME A MANAGER. Charley Uyrue's aclie-lule will no duubt give !*Hti*- and a rule pas>ed, forbid ding umpires to mingle will of a schedule that wae cut ani dried, and ac­ with tho rules of tho American Association, and recently, wluu a compn inisw was offered by one aide Manager Schmelz, while an athlete nil his life and cepting the report of a committee that had or the other, aud u compromise it n ill undoubtedly factlon to nsost of the magnates, yet &omo of them Ihe players iul the held ovir for further ci.nsidera'.ion. revision of the constitution in charge, which 1-e. The Lowell people, ai 1 understand It, liMve <.f- ,-ver in a professional team, aud I asked him how he as many Sunday games as possible, as they are frrud to surrender all their claim j to Cud worth for a heilulo themselves. INniAXAPOLIS CLUB AFFAIRS. mppened to drift into tho nmimgerirtl line. Thut also, while being a cut and dried affair, had no always attended by the largest crowds, is" rat ton, money consideration, said to be- §200, aud Mr. Von dcr The League season is shorter than that of tbe Ame- Tbo Tndiuiiapoli^ f ranch Ue to tho new club nailer a: pened lack io 1883, wb*-n Gus was a Columbus ver> iDiporfant chant-fa in it. Tlie last business before however, remains firm in Irs decision. President Da- Ah« has about made up hia miud tlmt the best thinz rtcnu Ass.'ciation. The former opwns oj> April 21, and eontrul of President Brush was confirmed upon con­ uiterer and grocery keeper. The business did nut the couventiuii adjourned was tho consideration and vid-.on, before his departure for C-dumbiH yesterday, lie cati do id to ] ay over Ihe money and take ibo tu oSi-s tictoher S. dition thut (be Indianapolis Club purchase oii'right };fove a gold mine, and na the Colunibua Club din noi adoption of tlie ech&hile, which was done with tome said: "I am pretty well satisfied that Slratton vill without any fuittier trouble. It is safe t-> say that it Jack Glawcoclt tias very sensibly dropped his com- the right to Denny, Giasscock, Boyle and bleyera. thrive as u greeu bay tree ^onieof hiefrientls euggestec reluctance ou tlie part of Columbus and Kansas City. cot sign a contract if compelled to play Sunday games. Cudworth plays centre regularly, ttie iiint against ths Hd:unap> Us Club. T!i« West Vir- This tl;o ItidiaDapolis Club cheerfully agreed to, and that he would be the DIMD to puil them together, lie It st-eniixl to th^delegates rlpretieniing those cities \Vhat will be the result ot tho maiter 1 ttm unatl? to SALE OF BUFFER'S RELEASE iuiHii un'lou^te/.liy octol very sensible in HO doin^. the£l2,tXK.», which the League ha 1 hitherto held as considered the nuttier favorably, t »ok hold of ihe tpan that they hud not been treated jrecijelyas fair they say. Should we come to an agreement by which lie U Beard, CitK-lunatfs new Hhi;rt f-t »p, will ho culled [ecurity for these players, was puH outright to the hnnt n:ixod up with the contl*u;aii on plsytr^ to tl)0 s>Iecontrol of tha Indiaimuoli^Club. Imve bet-n more miccesofnl than he, and in five years stand why it is thut, being Ihe newest field will be mad-* up of SIcG^rthy iu right. Cud worth the to:tm who is sonietimcn cailod "Whisker?.'* salary to a player who signs-under those conditions. iu centie and O'Neil in left. Mr. J. C. F. Blackhurat r«iue»ted a htaring aud was he h:i8 made a name iu base, ball of which he has and consequonlly the weakest cluba, that There is a plan now being coiisUiered for Should Mr. Von der Abo Freeman, the Browns' young pitcher, wi i!es me from tovtieJ to i;ppt-ar. He ttattd to the League that iiia every reason to be proud. Everybody In Columbus ihey should be uhcrimm&t'd against. It soe-med to nud McCarthy full to come to an agreement, then T>uf- Omnhn, Nob., that he u feeling splendid uti't is eat:er I ha f>r ma tiou of a ta-a ball orgtiui zation fee/ wiiiild no doubt be client, Sir. f the f thia month. Capt. Cu in is key ia liable \o drop iu on attm-herl to th« Queen Ci'y, for he married one o liret ten eamcs right into the urnus of tho strong held, at which the nero-sary nrrau-icmeuls will be Pittsbnrg Club; tho champion thrower iu Ed William- us «t any time. SCHEDULE WORK. C'hriaiiau Moerlein's daughters nearly twenty year Bill Tho schedule committee tn-anlime had hard work K::8''tiu clubs, where all three will have a pull at the made. A regular scheduled series uf games will be sen, of tho Chicago uiut; the champion tumbler iu Gleason und the Athletic mantgcment uro still ago. llalph L;tz;ir*ts is a cousin, I believe, of tho well Imby OD foreign grounds, and then when they do get pluyed, and the season is t» open the first Sunday in Ilu^h Nicol, nf the Cincinnati CInb, atd the champion ipurt in the'ir viuws. Shursi^ waut-i 11 cut down to draft a schedule, as DO preliminary work had been knowu FiiedUnriers of this city. So there will l< (.ilcn*»n*s doi»e in that direction, owing to tlie receut ill noes ol homo tlis'.v will play but seven games and thena-e April. The Eolifs«. tho New AlUuy Urowns. th» lalhi-r iu Ccn Murphy, of the SjrwC'.ihO Club. Frank ealary, but the la.ter ta>s that lit* will uoi rivalry, you see, rfubt io the immediate families o bustlrd off"through t!-e West. It dues eeem a little Dtippena and one oih^r club aiv to constitute tho new Brui-eil, auxlous that .the Cleveland Club shouM be id it. JOE 1'urrciiAKD. the chairman of tho committee, J-ihn B. iMy. Mr. thosy interested. Tbe Cincinnati Brush had brouglit a schedule with him, whirh WHS Club has decide* tonsil that, of the liret thirty three eamea Columbus League. The uloba named are composed chiefly of men r' pre&tnted on this lUt of champions, has entered M< to run. f will play tbi< ssfisou, tut seven of them wi!I b<* on who have played profeesioual bull, an! they will nmke Kean, their short stop, in the 'TievHiicators' S[ ring characterized by those who examined it as eminently the home ground". It can readily ST. JOSKI»H JOTTINGS. fair tu all, but it did not suit Mr, Day and Mr. Howitt, AS EXCURSION TO TTTK CAPITAL be seen that the K hot fight for the pennant, aa a pnrbo will Lo ofierel Haudicap," and baa strong hopes of his winning first the latter, of course, owing to his dt*i«einJence upon Day on the 9lh of June, which will l>e the first game the ba!*y is being made a apeciul pick < t, and when it to tbe team winning the mot ganiej- The games will place, nt-twitbsttinjiug the fuct that he will Lesciutch for John Ward, standing by D*y through thick and I.«,ls will p'ay that chiln-'U its o\vn Kroiin'd:) 011 Sun­ does return for a series of eaim-B at home it will havd IK* played on Sundays at Eclip-e Park in this city »ud man. In ~traiuin£ recently McKeitn accomplinlied Self Congratulations on the Team Secured thin. Mr. lliu-sh's nchedulo waa accordingly rejected day. If the ex-Reda Weyhiug, Widner, Kappel am" boun through tho hardt-st kind of a bnrtinn. thi! grounds of tho Browns in New Albany. There the feat of making the Cleveland Club believe that tho The Team Captaincy, Uniforms* and and, with ft drdft of tho American As-'ociation, which Bligh piny an gieat a. gaiueagainst their old contren It is true that it fures fairly well iu the mutter of will be very little expense attached t.> thia undeitak- Cincinnati Club ba'l surreptitiously approached him and Other Local Matters. h«d been furtiiehcd by Mr. lljrne, he tore them, the as Porter and bis allks in Kansas City did ugains mileage, but Iho local directors eay that there is no iny, and ita proniott-rs thiuk lhat, if managed prop­ oflVred him §:i,800 tu play with the Red* next srawn. committee set to work to construct a schedule accord­ Brooklyn lastee&son. iho Buckeyes will prove bij special credit to bo given fur that, because its geo­ erly, it will provo lucrative* t-t both players and m:in- Thia wonderful burst of speed bus made Bruncll'a ST. JOSEPH, March 4. Editor SPOHTIVG LIFE: ing to Mr. Duj-'s vieyfa of what that iiuttumeut cards. They are already talking of making up en ex graphical location niaken it piesible for thia city to Hgers. Tlie-clnUi will have im tr.iveiiijg and hotel entry a strong favorite in the pools, and fear* are ex.- Aa the baso ball season draws nearer and do less traveling. Below is tbe official table of huuld be. curoion to Cincinnati on Aii£. 18, which is the only espenses. and about ail tli**v will have to p.ty for will ptesicd that all the otlior entries may bo withdiawn, nearer the enthusiasm of the good people of thia Sunday date Columbus ban here. It is rather early mileage. t1 \ve*n these Then St. Joseph was represented in tho We.*tern TALKING OK CAME NCMBEll ON'E. cities it is expected lhat their gaiues The season of J889 will be here iu a short time and the ca-e t»f Kowe and White it was determined ugether. With Bam a in Free; dent "Young's bauds, subject to his ac­ KansMflCitv, which baa the grertteU mileage, and game, and the coming season will conainly be one of ceptance at the proper t uio which means wben Iluwe around here yet, Iho exhibition season may open 'tha 1,327 nalei'ltiBR than Baltimore, the next low«st club. Many of the btaa ball entlnisidsts ot tfi's city aro en- but two or thn.'o exception*, as tho names of the play­ afternoon with a gums between two teams of loca success. Tim exhibition eeason will be opened here er* signed we:o announced the question8 would ba and White come io Uruis. The Detroit Club then re- TUB JOHNSON CASE STILL ON TAP. neavoiing to induce JHunager Davidgon to aigo Phil on the 2:1,1 of this m-,nth, whun the champwnfl will len«ed Ja^. L. White, J. C. Rovfe, K. Hanloii and C. II players. Of course, if the wtather is raw uml cold nc liccoiti^ to play thin) tttse. ar.d one ot the daily news­ aaked: "Who is he/ \Vhi-ro did he come from?' No such dangerous experiment will be tried. Even wit! There ia a mysterious something iu tne minds of the tarkle Ihe M. A. A. C. Club th« loc^l champion IIH knew them nud the moio Umt ua^ learned c»n- Getzeln. Thereupon the Pltt^burg Club accopti-d Ihe dine tuts that a combine1! efiort ia being; made by olll- papers is wtirmly on is^ed on their side. They say that Shorty Kulk-r, Cudworth, and yunp; Pnffee v.lllbotli ervices of J. L. White, J. C. Rowe and Kdward Ilanlon Elmer Smith in flie lo'd neve of the pitchers v.-ill be Knymoud in thut positicii hna not lu:ulinm fur ihi'imthe^ uud the team* they have the recalcitrant plityt-rd and enables the Leaguo to come, on the 17th of April, the trump wi 1 sound an tbe liiwsof rigtilami ja-iice. work with tho Louisville tenm in 188.5, but in the be- the bandi will piny, for Levy is coming to town. A The National Agree­ March '23, Browns 79. M. A. A. C.; March '24, Bn.wns been with. As tb« auimuncernotitf* of tho vari.nis rou- hold them in reserve. ment 1ms designated the time as March 1, when all giunins of the seitfou of 1S80 broke his leg in a game VH. N. A. A.C.; March 30, Browua va. St. Josu proc«-8.-.k-n of the visiting and local teams in carriage atSr. Louis. His friends claim that -Mm Kelly untie tractd were mado, lovers of tho n'line would moot each A LONG SCHBDULE FIGHT. will be made nbont town,nnd a concert will precede minor league club* must take adv.uitaie of me re- March 31, Browns vs. Sf. Joseph; April 3, Drown? other and exehango coi)Kr;itn!aiiuin that xucli UDLK! m< a fei'Tecltiii-e or forfeit their rights. In adlitioutohaviiig a ptefense qf giving him a tiia! in 18^7, but tiiat Phil Pitt=hurg; April 5, Browo^ v.s. Cleveland; April G, The League delegatos got tORPther again at 8 o'clock tho came. The Cinciar.sitis will wear their Nadjy w»s sick most of the time, and Kelly gnve him his re­ had boen set umJ, and would [»irt with ;i tmiilu of «p- And a long wrangle ensued over the schedule. Pi Its- uniforms for the first time. Eat le Is expected to ratcl a leszal claim on JohDBon, the local officials have been Bi owns VB. Cleveland; April 8, Browni vs. I'ittsbur^; proval on their countenance^; or, initi-ad of parting watching thia m»tter, and immediately following the lease. Even ttiett he ttood third in fielding'among April 9, lirowus va. Pittaburg; April 13, Browns vs. burg aud Chicago wero the biggest kickers. Filially in that first game against the Four-Time tlie Afsocintinn third basempn. Reccm? is here in the go away arm in arm, and t«ko a "emily" of approval Manager Pi.lllips nnd Jira Hurt were calh-d into the Winner*, ane to make tho occasion a pain expiration of that time and upon learning that Kansas Toronto; April 14, Bio wns vs. Toronto; April 15, t gotlier. All of which IB just us it u'.iotild be. At thia City had not taken advantage of it in beha'f of tho city, nltbouiih he has had offers from several tet.uia lit BrowLs vs. ludianapjlH, April 1C, Browns vs. Indian­ council chamber io aee what they could do to letter one. There will be fluga and bunting flouting froii the suittller orgHiiizalion?. He wouid undoubtedly be wmiup, before our team Im-i been bvatt-n, it is safe to the dates of tho Pittslmrg and Chicago clubf. Afti-r every point of vantage on the grand stand and Kansas City Blues, of which club Johnson was a mem­ apolis. say tliat there is no inure popular man in the ci y than, pa ber, Manager liuckenbergf r eecured glad to secure another trial on the Louisville Club. working at the matter for a couple of bourn they came viliou. The first "Indies' day1" of the year will then b Johnsnn'a name OCR CANADIAN BOY. Manager Lord, for it is hi# selection, ami if it tirovps to the conclusion that nothing could be done withoii celebrated. The action of the Association in Columbi; to a second coritrnct, mahing two ralH contracts that NEWS AND COMMENT. a winner, be dt'8 rvca tho credit for getting tho team that ball player has signed with Colombns. It was The report that "Tip"'O'Neill has been clerkia? in total re-arran^cment of th* schedule. This WHS oul on this pjiot will meet with tho approval of Indie Henry Reccing, the rark keeper, hai the gronntfe In hid mother's hotel at Woodblock, Canada, during the together. And right here, while I itin on tho subject, of tlio qr.e^ticn, a? the comniittt-e w(-uld not consent to here many of whom aro const.-iut attendants on day learned at this c< nvention that the time la the Na- excellent condition. Tiie new avatem of drainage i* A 1 want to t>ay io the g^ntleiiicii of St. I'aul nud Urn iha, tiouai vVtreoment bad been extended to April 1, and past winter, is untrue. Ho has spt nt a portion ot going over the whole ground tig-tin. B-sides, a ma­ other than those wben the gates are opened wide t grettt wcceea and the grounds will dry ofl in a few time in WoOlr-t-»ck, bat he has given considerable at­ who arj pr<*dictin< BUch a walk-:iwny for their respec- jority of the delegates weru fairly well satisfied wit! for no other reason than to gite Kausas City a chance minutes alter a rain. tive tfams, that St. Jooin In the fight, and will he theto them. t-» cause further trouble in tho matter. They have tention to gathering up old wagou tongues, and ther* the (schedule a< it sto< d, and noue were particularly The cflrpenters are going along rapidly with the re­ is no doubt but what he now hus enough together tf next October, right up close to thu band-wagon. Wt» nnx;oua fur another day's work. When, therefore ELMER'S DECISION. offered to take $500 for him, »s against S3,(X)0 they pairs to the grand slan.l and the work will be com­ don't claim to be pennant winners, but wo dn claloi Elmer Smith has acted seii'lldy in afgnlncr. and no? valued kirn at a f*w months ago. The Columbus di­ fill a car. Out of these old wagon tonK»es the bnts 01 President Young intimated that ho woiiM adjourn tlio pleted in about ten duja, Tbe chairs have been cov- tlio Fivo Time Winters arc to bo made, and the that we are just as liable to ''gt-t thero" AS anybody in meeting uutil the next day, Meesrt. Phillips and liar that ihe t?nm it complete "the cranks" nre doing the rectors offered £200; not that they Believed they should eied with white duck and will be much easier thnn the Western AsaociatUin. St. Joseph people are Dot usual amount of guess, na: on the outcome af tlie race legally pay anything, but to avoid any further trouble way they will slug the bog hide thia suason will make reluctantly cave up hoped of another revision, aud they \vere last year. The whole grand eland will be the opposing pitchers weep. There wan some talk o much given to loud talk, but they do saw a powerful with the ixcepthm of a few changes to euifl'iitsbur^ The prophets were so badly oft lait y ar that there are or worry in the matter. Tha end io not yet in tho clettned aud rep.unt'f). sight of wood, aud it will be BO ID bade ball u-s iu other few who are brave enough to ivivance a prediction Johnaon cise, aud Columbus is about determined to O'Noill becoming a Benedict thii t-prinjr, but I am glac Chlcapo and Philtnlelphift, the schedule printed in an­ Yetterdav morning Mr. Davidson received a lo'ter to hear this report contr«dicled, as newly married men more serious mtttlers. other column was adopted tulstaatiaJly as it came The lust threat of the Cincinnati Ciub to cut Smitl fight it through, even though they loce Johus'.n and a from Dan Shanoon, our new eocond l>osemau, in which Catcher iKillfly, ot l-ist year's Philndelp'iia Cluh, waa down to £1,200 feeius to 1-ave been the lever that put a good sum of money in addition. [Nonsense. This luvariably play poor ball the lirat ee«sou after taking from the committee. ho stated th*t ho would be here at the time appointed unto themselves a partner fur life. I could name o In the city yesterday eudu^vuriu^ to g.-t an engage­ pen in Elmer's hand. He hris done go.'d work for tlie exte&si' u of lime was made at the Pittsburg meeting for iho opening of tbe season's work, and th.it he was ment with St. Joseph, lio hid signed wixh Ouiaiia, ECHOES OF THE MEETING. Cincinna is in tho pas' more good than bad, perhaps of the Board ot Arbitration last December, locg be half ado/eii pUvers who were not themselves on the iu excellent trim. Weaver haa pla>ed with Shannon, ball field after having married. but uot beiug willing to stuud a reduction ho wa-< ro- There were very few players present at Ihe meeting Smith has moral courage enough to do right, and ] fore Johnson was si?n6d by Columuip. It is alto knows him well, and SriiJ of him yesterday: "He will K-asfd, as beinit a tou liigh-jiricod man for them. Man­ Charlie Snydcr, Jack GlJBcock, Will White, Puuf believe be will this season. He is too good a pitcher gether nouaensiral t-> endeavor to impugn the mo- snrprire a good many people who have classed him as MOTES GRABBED OFF THE PADDLE. ager L« id would havo likrd to ftccuro him, but his . Bitit-s and Ji»hn Jiitey roftresentinir the frat*-ruity. to throw himself away, as so n:;my others hnva before livea of the honorable pvntlmien who" compose the The undertakers held a convention recently in team id now complete auti th'j cuUry limit too nearly Afti-r Mr. Blurkliurei's wllhdmwnl, Pro^idftnt Hght-VA-eight. Ho ii a tr-icat slugger, and I thiuk he St Brush him. Tlie base lines are etrewn with wrecks am" Board of Arbitration Editor gpORTisoLiKE.] will come nrotty near le .ding t'ie club iu batting. He Louis. The pull bearers will ioi*ott m Indtaonpolid on reached 10 \vurruut tho addition to the pay-roll. and Mauuger lluixr.lt bad a loog interview with "Sinilty" h*s sor ss enough to steer clear of tlm ex CONVENTIOy GOSSIP. is I«o a fine ttclder nnd niriuer.'1 April 1. THE CAPTAINCY. Oiasscock, and finally induced him to pij:n. He will ccH5*-s that have wrought ruin iu the cases of so many The delegatea were certainly un their good be­ \Ve-*ver exteus '"A" sulai'j' £2,500 aud 8500 extra fur pitchers. havior, for every spare moment seemed to be applied Conant ant] Hillings) a constellation The captaincy of tho nine h:w uot yet boen defi­ * captaining the t<-a;n. saye: "The four ball rul<* will help some of our play­ from the Milky nitely fcet!!'. prum- coiitrol of the four Indianapolis pla>errf, Washington The Cincinnati Amateur League will hold a ecb.eduI I ever saw, and when he g--ta on the b;n<-s t he-re are inontlv bo'ore the people, and tried to be>; (.fi. lid meeting before long. arrived were invited to tho Grand Opera Hous* hy few playeis who can skip arouud more quickly than other thousand during tlie winter. made Brush.an otter of JC.OOU f n Denny, which otW fllr. C. A. Miller, a former officer of the Columbus he." President Von der Abe Um't naying much about tin savs he lliiLks it would b^ butU-r t> wait ut:ti! all tho Mr. Brush ia holding under advisenitnt. During the On Thursday night tbe Madisonvilles were reorgan­ nu'n were on iho prousid before ea'rcnng a captain. ized in that suburb at the house of Sidney Stearns. Club of '84. II. S. Alberts, of St. Paul, who ia the mmiger of the winter's work which has hecii do no by his li-tle day (lie Utter gentieuuiD received a telegram from Uncle .It;e Doyle made many friends the few houra Koastology Ciub, but if Lathwm, McCarthy, Bojl< However, ho will probably accept the posi-ion. I Deuny elating tlmt Ihe l&itei'd Eigtu-d contract was on Tlie Walnut Hilld Clippers huve signed three of the Birmingham Cinh, eipectd to get a large number of thluk he will prove to Le the ii^i:t umu iii tho right old Fendle'on Stars Andy Ptiftan, pitch'r; John Sul- ho WHS hert», bv hn jolly manner. his I'livcra from this city. He ha?opened negotiations aud C'hatnbt rtaio could only hear Chris murmur, the \v«y to Nick Ycuny. Harry Wuldon is au old vett-raii at base ball conven­ "Jn the b\voot bye and hjo place, (or he is always much liked ly his us oci:itej, The loc»tl ncttspapt-r men rrteent wtro McGill, livHn, sliest stop, and John McCormick, left fielder. with fonr as follows: Lee Kennedy, fielder; John Cor- id a ni tn of ^ood jimgmuut, knows ul! tho bull-jil^yc-rs All the "preliminHries" have been completed in the tions, fie takes matters delightfully e;uy and set* all b*tt, eec. nd 1-aw; Ciati'le Johnsou, third bnse, and a Wo Bhall meet by the beautiful ball park." Prince, L:uner and W. \V. Wood. the news in the paper just the same. A tjpical they would inimeilUtoly begiu to put the shutto*s ii| and their trickt tui'l vveakueiie^, aud what is osBentiul It was reported thut Indianapolis lisa a standing Bundle Amateur League. Charley I'echiney, John news­ fourih whose i>n.me was kept secret. Those are nil to a ciiptuiii'a tucct-wi, required uo more of the others Klino and James Nelson have b*-on appointed umpires paper man. good men with considerable experience, chiefly in over the portcullis lyiug bwtweeu thvir chius urn efTer to exctmogo Whituey for Iie«ly. Jimmy Williams was jmt aa busy as a nailer, anj than he can d > himself. The out of toun press was represented by Sullivan Tiie colors of tl.e clubs will bo ai follows: JJIuIdoons teams of tl.e Northwestern cities. There are other their ua?al ordain. The plan adoi'ted by th<* management of re-erving white and red; Crescents, gray and blue; Ludinws, his services were iudispensible to the convention. It players ID tlie city who expect engagements in Ihe Ducky Hemp hae signed to play with Walt Gold^ of the Boston Gl<>lc\ Volz, < f the PiiiUdeluhia Pftn will be a cold d-iy for aa Association Evansvil'e, Ind., team. Ducky ii small, but u lint In to iiself tho score curd privilege bida lair to prove A Diildleliock, of tlit» PhiluovlphU Ea>}mrtf\ Di.:ker^on, white and blue. Cummins\i!l* Blius, gray and blue convention when Southern Loagne. Some timo since I furnished THE lucky financial stroke. The advertising apart) i« worth Olympics, white and cre«n. and Klite*, pray aud ma- Jimrav isn't ther,-. SPORTING LIFB with a list of all the professl-naU win­ l*ck.s iu elze he more than u>tik< s up in quality, lie ii f the New York Wurhk I'l-mbertt-n, t f th» Piltiburg a in the neighboi hood of fifteen humircd dtil'artt, and roou. Kach club will have mi official scorer. Gus Schmelz, with lit) "laco cur'ains." seemfd to be tering here. It was quite a long one, and probably rnttliog gO'tdH>all player aud a nice little gentleman already nc:tr nine hundred d^ltars of it luu bion sold, teatfa; aud the o>liljr of THB"»PORTix« LIFE. satisfied with himself and the Dutilap and Couway stipp^'d over in town Ja-t Mou- lJuriug rtcct-s Mrstrs. Kubinon, lieacli. Spaidinjr. Tiier* are three ex-prufessfoimld in the Mnldooni world at Urge. He half of tho e pUyera will go to Southern Lvalue cluha. and Jlr. Offner is filiint£ up the balance rupitiiy. The Ed Clark, once with tlte Athlet:ce; "Podge" Wlehe challenged Harry Weldm t<» adinuer at hanseupfetter. Manager Davidson bus decided to place no season dny on their way from tho Hot Springs to the Eatt. receipts from tliis eouicu aud from tho injvortixing JTavlin and Jt>hn B. Sage, of Buffalo, went M the llarry wouldn't hav/it that way. Tho boys were both looking well. Dun lap said tha White House and were introduced to Pn-Mideut II:ir- who played left field for Cincinnati, and W. Lang tickets on sale thig year. spncu cii the fence ainund Iho bull park, will not quite who had a brief experience in the Southern League. lien Bluiford, Jr., ntado-hiB fliet vhit to Columbus That nieeiiog of the Louisville stockholders was a there were quite a number of ball players sojouraiug ri^m, who when tie sliook handd w.th Al Ueacli said at this couveniioo, exhibiting tit Lint Spring an 1 that the ona object in vie*v u 8Dug turn for the management. laughingly: "Why, yi-u arejustiny el/.e." George I'echincy's brother, Billy, is to play first base thereby a sudly neg­ Tflry quiet affnir. No financial statement waa made u^ forthe Cnnimiiibville Bines. lected cosmopolitan experience. He is-stack on our pqMir. Neither was any l«st year. E-ich year before was ('G«t into condition." NOTIKJED TO GET READY. Mt-« *! <*. Day, llewitl and $od«n met iho day after the electric lights and bought one to taho home with him. Now that Johnny Bo!to has been re-tlocted vl net-ting, and talked al.out John Montgomery Ward. The White Oal;a, of Sodamsville, have new grounds, thut a statement was printed in all the IOXH! papers. Manager Lord h;ss noli tied Ihe plnyers to roport Jimmy Williams epmug an old Atlanta cho tnnt on The Kvansville teuinhas wriitati to President David pres-ideut i-f the Lonisvi.le Club it would be no mote here 3n SI tire h 20ili, at which ti-ne pmi-.tico will be- BOM ion Bij.1 hhiikeid after llio gr»-:tt pl.ort atrp, and IN TOE LOCAL SCOOP NET. 6chri!e:z, which has for a title: "Lew s'^e yole fifty eon'fir date* for exhibition tames. thno | roper fur hiui (o buy a brown claiiom-t aud di gm on the home grounds. llnrch 30 and iJl tho tfiua boilt-ii would po even better tliHii V%';i.shinuton's offer Nicol writes me from Rod; ford thut *'he and the centi." Its a good one-, and Gu* doesn't deny it. card tho old yellow one tbat he used to play on itt of ?12,000 tos-cure bini no\r. Mr. Day i»6a It is not likely that the effort* of Phil Becriui* ad­ will play in St. Louis, «>|-e:iint5 the Hruwus' treason. : d toll f*m:ly" will leave there on |ho llih f.r Cincinnati. John Bort^ hai discarded tho traditional jailor mirer* will teen re him a trial by the Louisville Cluh, tuminer whenever the Colonels wou a game. April'2 nnd 3 panics will be played at homo with talked viry pUinl.v iu the couferoiice, »u J (o have I Bug HolliiUy and Kid Ualdwiu are coruiug over clarionet, and now carries around a canary bird in its Charley Lt-vii, who is to manage the Galveston temi Sir. Sodeu ihar Boetuu couid nut have Ward arn he will probably go Io Kvansville. Cleveland, which will be the opening gauu>a on the under any from .St. Louis on the l'2tli. 81 etui. Gua WejhiiiK bo^i not yet ^icnod with (he Athletics, has prouii*ed tho people of that city, so a dispatch home gronn !s. ^anicH aro also arranged nt Kanaka circumstances. If he diJ at St. Ti'd Bub Clark's mission to Co'nmbus was UD*nccessfu with the C'cvelaud Club fur Hot Springs. Uarttir Monk L'iirio does not know where he will play this Tho minor U-acues throughout the country will Lc Joseph April 5 and 6, ntid wo expoct to make things Sulhvrtn, J,,hn 1!. Sage, Jim Hurt, Scan ton and Beu- Ho and Mr. BY/tie showed their hands and Mr. Byruo Dulto also joins the club here on their way to tho more careful this se.iSJU In tiie maiU-r of salaries limn tolerably Dolt, formerly if the Wasliiujtt^u Club; Lawyer se«>:on. Ho was reserved by Kaunas City, but hits not lively for filr, Selco'e youn^ men. U wa left without Uob'ri contract. Spring*. yet received fro in them notice that bis services will bo ever before. The year of 1888 wns one long to bo re­ dm'tbeat Ihvin we will »cara them pretty neartu Blttrkhuisr, I'mpires M<;Qua>d anil Quinn. The Cincinnati press bny.i nre «Dd'T many oMiga- Brlly Greenwood reported to-day for practice He membered especially by those that bucked up club Colonel Kogers was not well and left for required. death. home early iloiw to Kd. K. Rife and frank Arnold for court* siea camo from Philadelphia, whnre, hd my*, ho left Mc- Viingbiin has Dot yet signed the contract which that paid exorbitant Falaries, and were lost in Ih The club's uniform haTing been orJervd from'Sum in ihf nfternoun after the legislative business had exlended during tlyir biief s-ijourn in their uiidit. Tamany, lottom of the tureen with uoodh-s bet-n »Tsp sed of. with whom he had intended to go to Ml. Manager DavUsou gtiit him. J. A. and a well cooket Morion, what they ure to bo is a prof »uud secret. All The Columbus Club is lucky in having two elicit Clemen'-, but Mac backed our. soup bono as companions. Tlie leagues Ibroughu that can be learned is thut the blockings auJ trim­ Ti>e Drckur CH«C was not broached bv anyone ia the bright newspaper men as they ate to boom the the West and Souih t-wear by till thut is pure and huly meeting Tho Columbia directors were In hard luck at Ihe mings will bo red, in defeicnce to tho universally ex­ <>r out en ftiRas could be 1. tirnt.-d. gaii:e in tho Cupitol. A few Ivifes aud Arnolds would meeting. Mr. Born was in ul tendance at a funeral of * DETROIT DOTLKTS. that the salary limit will not bo exceeded in a siugl< pressed wish of the lovers of the game. Mannger PhiMip^ durine the d:iy said: "Xow York revolutionize the sport in Louisville. The Falls City a relative, Instince, or gomothing will drop. I sue Manager Selee plumes hifiiself upon vil! nut win the pennant and Mf. Coueii waa quitu ill, but managed liav'ng this seuton. We niny not cranks all but ttaived to death for ball news during the tube on baud all diy. An Interview "With Fred Dunlap—IVlieel- Billy Alvoid declined while in St. Louis tlmt he di> gotten together H team entirely free of "Itinhers." Ho win it onrselvci", but wo will shut tlio New Yorks out winter. The Columbus directirs decided to ock's Case—Local News and Comment. not p.ay checkers with his nueal orgau while he \VH is certainly to be congratulated. But he ii'.eiln't give of ft, just ;i3 we di I the Chicago^ last year. Morris ait give a ban­ "Long John" Kcilly went on to Washington to help quet to tho visitors, but kept their club rooma open all DETROIT, March 6. Editor Sroivnxo LIFE: out in the Golden State, but reports from there say himself airs over his neighbors ou the strength oi hid an»lv"s arm unsto Jamc tliut he canno t throw, about the said ho was going to quit ball playing kept his from I'.irle mailed at Melbourne, lie ears Annon is famous Buckeyes of '70, cf which Baroie wns catcher. word, and that WM Jini McCormick. You'l Isee climatu MS well us tbe pe >iile wore ths fltie-t ou lh< Spring^, but is expected home l»y the 10th. His mhicli rxplniu* A neon's c^ Idling on tlio tr ip. Jim veiy much pleased with his catching and that fi.r a contiuei.t, but that in future he will remain in tb< jjumecouj frieudd will bo UulijihtoJ to wulconio hid thought that D:ily'« disability would throw Several t>f the directors remained over Tuesday tbat I mean what Chicago time he had to "throw elf" to coax base runners iiito night suil took in a larto sized, full-bloom German I say, aa well as Mac. This Kast. returu. MAUIIN. out c-{ tt;e race tliis apaaoii. the tittcmpt to steal etcoud ou him. marine 1 all. They had barrel* of fun. season will bo my last on the diamond. I intend Perry Werden, Toledo's first baseman, Is one of th Hriish (old Soden ho wnntfdJolm MorrtH , but tbe Jii(k Sommer a brotht-r of Joe's sn oM ball Chri3 Van der Abe never wns happier to nil appear­ to make a good season of it and then quit. What biggest men that plays ball to-day. Terry hurt his Bo-ton p:e^M;Dt iuloiuieJ hiui.tbat MunUl woa nut player, is to give a pool toui'uameiit over in Covington ance*. He hitd constantly with him u broad smile. shall I do? Ob, io*l estate. I'm in tlmt pretty heavily buck the other day at the gymnasium <>r somewluTo A State League Schedule. on the market. Dt-xt week. President Wikoff e»C"r(p'l seme of t!ie visitors Wed- now and will continue." Denny olgo and he concluded to c->ver himself x\ ilh porous After all hi* protestations Panl Ilinea sign ;;] within aud I'eto Couway ar­ Tho New Jersey State Ilaso Ball League has "Bo!)" Clark wns oue of ft squad of puan's that es­ nrsday morning throiiKb tho penitentiary. It ia nnt rived iu Detroit Tuesday en route from Hot Springs to placstin, atid after haviug made up hid miud hy caMiu" adopted the following schedule: fifteen minircs yesterday after Brush and Bancroft corted BIX convicts to the Kentucky penitentiary at known that they signed any of its inmates to pTay thi« Pittsburp. Both look tip-top and any they are pro- ou a down-town drugput an 1 a«ke,l him how unu-h In b:oiigiit I heir bitserieH to bear. Paul we ikened at Krjinkfo:t ecTeral days ago. Tl;ey were tbe prondeet stan n. pared to flay great ball for Pittsbur^ tLU season. Ivl. would charge to cover his back with thy strength-giver Uackensnck at homo ^"i;h Iloboken. Blay 4, and mic<* wi.en he Itarned that Giasscock Lad sur rendered. lot of convicta vh'» everfcteprwd into State's [TISOI*. Muuagor Buckcnbergor has a new catcher in view. Morris, accum; arjied by Mrs. Moirs, als:> airivc-d iu Tho druggi&t took a bird's eye view of \VYrdeu nnd sui July 13; with Cnrlstudt, May IS and July '^7; witli Ho wiil receive ^i,a»*0. Win? Wasn't c-no of the greatest catchers la the laud He is said to be a nret-clRSfrreceiver. F. W. ARNOLD. the city Tucsdiiy. Ed. went t> Mount Cleuicus, ai;U thttt he tiioii^ht ho could eucase hiai for about ei^h Ituthei tcrd, May 25 and Aug. 3; wiih I'atcraon, Juuej ., It wa* j: com ally understood that Wesley Curry iu charge of them? will soak for a uhiK dollar* and como out about oven. Ferry remark** 15aud Aug. 24. would be tho ftiibftitulc L?AKue umpire. !e will be OIHo Beu'd arrives next Tuesday. One More Endorsement. filanoger Lcadloy ia bustling aronnd (?(-tt: ng ready after ho It-ft the drug store that his back must be a ]hith':rforJ »t home Witli Carlst uU, Jtn.v 4 :iml July tutitiiifd nt I'l tshurg. uubj'-ct all when to constant *'Mox" McQuery has been buying more property In Frnm tho Cincinnati Ct mmercfal-Gazette. ft,r hlHBpring tcur. A good many of the boys will broad a-* tho g^ble cud of a b:ti'Q. i:i; with I'atersoii, June 1 au«l Autj. 10; with llotmken. uot :u active service. * Coving ton. HEN MULTOKD, Ja. Tho greatest dt fvet iu the system (Steoa trust or soon ariive tu Detroit. Arnold Cleuicut i-i tk-eirous of playing professionally Juno l.r> uiitl Aug. 21; with Ilackeu«ick, Ju:iu 2'J aud joint stock cumptuiy plan) U the suspicion of hippo­ I observe that several Boston writers are worrylug with a mini r league. He has been playing as an Hina Kept. 7. Village Base JJaH Hanuulens. New liedfor d and waiting calmly for the deci- crtys with AlvcrJ and other pl»yoia of note. long as thi-i is done btise bill will continue to be a pros­ eion of the Aibitrt.t;ou ComuiitEee, which will settle Frank Flint passed thrcngb St. Lou!a a few dajs July HO; with llol-oken, May IS and July 27; with Oi.rl- iHiittfi un admirer (-f Lose bull, 1 wtnt tn aee the club ready New Haven will be on haud. What do you s»y, fct.idt, Jnuu 29 iind S.-pt. 7, with Kutbcrford, Manchester, Lawrence, N'a-hua, etc.? perous'business. THE SroKnxo Line Millcuuium the case. ou bis way l>» the Hot Spring?. Frauk swid that h .Ii ly t> auJ of ibat place pluy H g»n;e. I w s surpv^ed to see that Sept. 11. p!av«T9 uf tho marliod alji'i'O" '-'f several members of Frank Bancroft has left us and will fro*i here out, Plan, with prmo slight changcp, 13 the only sensible Manager Lf(K!Joy thinks of pulling up a handsome would rt-hiaiu in Aikrtos.i.i till 1'eportiog time. medal for the (test IO) yards splinter iu ilia Inteiiia- Ttj» talk that ruliiuibu'iWA.i dickering f»r the re (.'lulaUdt at borne With Taterson, May 2*> wnd Ang. the' above inoDlloito-J club shuuld never 1)3 inotitioni-d until he goes to Indianapulip, be located at Springfield, remedy for the pre-cnt drawbacks urid^r which tbe 3, with Uuthvrfori!, Juiif S a:nl Au-j. 17; wiih ll-ickt'H- game ];;! on«, and that is tho pUn that thould te .lioiittl Anot'lhtioij. Tlie idea is io ;: ave the tesn* Uko lease of K'ng aud Milli^au WSH milim*. Soiim ot Ih by any of cur fiporiiiifi papers, I am an*old ba o bull Maw. »»ck. Juu»2a*ua Au^. ai; wilu Ucbolit-u, JuiyCaml man ami have had experience en nigh to designate a Harry Storey is hard at woik iu the gymnasium adopted by bo'h the Amciirarj Associivtion and the ]il>ico previous io tlie gniuc* at Dvlrvlt, all wiio d.diro full,ii,bus flciilo* bJObi Uu\» bail » bad ctw« of "ui foo-J player. I ttiiuk tba.t Amuuruiau auU HcCoy, ol every day, Aciauticr, Leuguc at the close of u*xt wasoOt to ma tftkin^ fart. UAT. bt|*i. u. THE LIFE. March 1 .

Company has taken to the bicycle." Very §lon, charging a dollar for three tick* I a. Kansas City regards ft* a very promising voting twlrler. He saya NOTES AND COMMENTS. Wagner would make a good man for some minor league WASHINGTON WHISPERS. LIFE. good, but not timely. Our esteemed contempo­ is a 50-ccnt town undoubtedly. THE SPORTING club. PRESIDENT BYRNB, of the Brooklyn Club, haa The Recent League Meeting—Ward for tho PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT rary should hare made this protest long ago. ^PAY-DAT is coming into sight. no objection to the Metropolitan Clnb playing in MANAGKR H. L. DITMARS, of the Miller Ath- Senators—Short Stop Pixikctt Secured—A UMPIRE FESSENDEN haa btcome an Elk. Brooklyn, and he will help them all that he can, if letic Clut), of Newark, N. J., lias aigned the lollowinor No. 202 South Sinth Street, Pliilada. WHEN Tne SPORTING LIFE stated that Cad- they do act claah with bis team. well-known playera for the coming season: Frank Chat With Reach—Witmot aud Myer» SAUER'S patent catchers' gloves; best in use. * Dreyer, third base aud catcher (Mr. Drttyer will aUu Sign, i;tc. BY THE worth would never play with the St. Louis Club, BANCROFT says there is no ill-feeling between CATCHER BOYLE has re-signed with St. Louis. himself and Denny so far as he knows; he never had captain the team); B. Lan^hlin, third ba.ie and catcher; WASHINGTON, D. C-, March 8. Editor STOUT- unless his release from Lowell was secured by W. L. Price, first baso and pitcher, C. E. I>itmar-, TITCOMB has been bear hunting up in Maine. had any trouble with the great third baseman except ING LIFE: The League schedule was adopted Sporting Life Publishing Company, legitimate purchase, and that Johnson was in­ the infliction of a few deserved fines. second base and pitcher; M. Ilntan, i-ectind I Ase aud THE major Leagues are now ready for business. pitcher; H. Briscoe, short atop; R. Van Aradale, C. last Tuesday night »ith less friction and dispute eligible to sixn with the Columbus Club, until re­ KANSAS CITY is stated as willing to guarantee 'fa whose order all Checks, Drafts, Money Orders, DANNY RICHARDSON is advising the Cornell Briscoe, F. Mead and C. Smith, flvhlen. All firat-claM than ever before, and Messrs. Hewitt, Day and and Keimltances must be made payable. leased or sold by the Kansas City Western Club, Canton the $UX) advanced to Borchers out of that clubs desiring gamea should address 11. L. Dnumr*, Brush were heartily commended on every hand team. worthy's first two mouths pay if Canton will release Manager, 122 Miller street. Newark, N. J. POST OFFICE BOX, MS. which had retained a form of organization, and YORK, Pa., wanta to enter the Middle States ail claims upon him. Canton declines. for the thorough and satisfactory manner in A NKIV edition of Ward's famous book, "How which they accomplished a most difficult and was therefore in fall possession oi reservation League. JOHN TENER asserts in a letter to a friend that to Play Base Ball," ia to be issued by the Athletic Pub­ FRANCIS C. RICHTKlt, Edltor-ln-Chief. privileges, the legal view of both cises STECBKITVILLK declines to enter the Tri-State he will retire from the ball field on his return from lishing Compftuv, 1124 Arch atreot, thi* city. This thankless task. All fbe preliminaries arc now Australia, and return to his position as secretary of arranged, and aa soon as tbe weather will per­ taken by THE SPORTIXQ LIFE waa questioned by League. new edition, which will la issued about the 20th Inst., TERMS: GET/EIN is now willing to play with In­ the Chambers' Glus Works, at Jeauette, Pa. will contain much new matter fresh from the antipodes. mit the various teams will begin to get into BnbM ri|i:iin, per annum (postage p»id)...... »8.25 many contemporaries and base ball men. Never­ dianapolis. MANAGER POWERS, of the Jersey City Club, There will doubtless be a bin demand for thta volume, form for the coming struggle. The members of Six months...... " " ...... 1.85 lost week got down t* work aod began signing hid in which Ward will aive bis Australian imjiressiunp, theless, as usual, THE SPORTIXO LIFE, always REDDY MACK has gone to Hot Springs for a aod our readers should give newsdealers or the pub­ the Washington team have been ordered to re­ Tbvi'o !:i»nlhs...... " " ...... 85 playera. "Chic" Hofford waa tbe first man to sign, aud port here on the 25th inst. for practice. Some Single copies...... " " ...... 5c. cautious and conservative in its opinions at boiling out. Long and Hi land followed suit shortly after. lishers their order for it now, as it will help to can go JSVAKIABLY IN ADVANCE. least, knew what it was talking about. Despite WILHOT and Myers have come to terms with the demand. The cost of the volume will lie 25 centa of the other clubs, notably the Philadelphia^, Washington. "WHEN the ball players climbed that pyramid (or i>aper cover and 50 cents for cloth box:ud. have already commenced a spring course of their assertions, neither the St. Louis nor the In Egypt, did they peer amid the stones for cabalistic training. LETTER LIST. MANAGER CHARLIE MORTOM la building a si^ns as to what Egyptian club Deacon White had A BALL PLAVKR should be a model of physical Columbus club will permit the cases to reach house in Toledo. played with in the remote past?" Cincinnati Enquirer. development. His work is light ami brings into plav The Senators will not be sent South to limber Wo have in our care letters or telegrams for the Board of Arbitration for adjudication, being every muscle of bis body. With tho possible exception up this year, us Walter Hewitt docs not believe ihe persons named below, which will bo promptly SHADOW PYLE \8t we are told, to play with MANSFIELD ia one of the pluckiest little base in the case of the pitcher no one set of mmcloa are convinced that the decisions would under the Beading this year. / ball citiea in the universe, it la always tbe foremost the bsnefit derived compensates for the outlay. fbrwarded upon receipt of a self-addressed abnormally developed at the expense of any other ee~. law and tbe facts be against them. Tbe St. THE California League has decided to admit city in organizing a team for an Ohio or Tri-State (juickuess and agility are cultivated. Running, which Hoy, our gallant iittie ceutre fieldtr, writes to ht-Kd- stamped envelope: ladies free to game*. league, and had a semi-profesaioaal club as far Lack as is the best all-jonnd developer, forms & lar«e share of quitttera tlmt lie ia nnxiuus to*^et to work and regret* Pitrlwr Buckard. Manager Mobile Club. Louis Club has settled the Cudworth case by 1874. the work done. Nevertheless, owing to winter idle- that there is uo Kymuiviuni at his honut. A few d»ya \VitI O. IJrvau. Manager Kiveitun Club. agreeing to pay Lowell $200 for the player's JIM WHITXEY is now alone in his fight against UCB3, and to which dissipation ia olten added, ball on the turf, with A but and tall and his comrades, will the classification rule. THE complete list of players signed by New put him ia condition lo nggraiate the stir catcher* J.hn r\i,ick. Manager Hichland Club. release, and the Columbus Club is now engaged Haven to date is: Wilfrtd Carsey, John A. Wal*h, playera as a rule are not well developed compared with Billv K dor. Jack O'Brlen began his profes­ M hen he reaches ttrat b&gu and makvB a dtwh for LIKE Morris, Tom Kamsey Charlea Brady, T. J. Sullivan, John Galligau, Kd. foot racers, oarsmen, or even tho average cricketer, secoud. iMltlie Fox. ,nage' Po we) I. in a similar deal with Kansas City, only a sion career &s a catcher. Ftiaselbach, Arthur J, Morgaa, D. J. Lally and II. L. who plays only for hia health. Foster. Joe. F. Qnigley. quibble over the amount of release money PITCHER EVAN LLEWELLYN haa accepted the Spenoe. "THERE is but one thing that J. S. Clarkson, WARD FOB WASHISGTOX, SURE. \V. Kurro. W. Hub) (4). The beat news of the year MO far us Washington la i'.?. House! older. J. K. Highy. temporarily standing in the way of a peaceful terms of the Findlay Club. BROOKLYN never gets left. "While none of the the Iowa statesman, wants, aud that one thing is not a cabinet oftice. It is for the world to know (hat his concerned, 13 that during the receut sciicdnle meeting ,08 A. (l.ltt. A -tlnn- M. Stuart. settlement. " SBERY and Boyle signed with tho Hoosier other cluba will next season exchange games with Mr, Juhu B. Day formally release 1 Jiilmnie Ward to ua.er Uaikett. Shugait-', formerly £lmlr«. Club during the past week. each other on Decoration and Independence duys, name to James S. Glarkson, and not John S. ClArksou. the Washington Club, aim Walter flewiit lias the official j..'utik HullanJ. Gun. A. Stone. Brooklyn will have St. Louia for aa opponent ou both The papers everywhere h;ire been publishing him as document carefully preserved iu h;s inside pocket, or Earnest Smitb. THE BASB BALL SEASON cannot bowl along SEND two-cent stamp for a copy of the Millen­ these days. John.'' Chicago A'ejrs. The trouble, is that the Iowa Vmpiic Hall. nium Plan in pamphlet form, statesman haa beeu mixed up with the more Hlustri- to state the situation mi-re accunit. ly, tie lias ii Be- John Irwiu. Con Sti outliers, too speedily for the major leagues, as they TOE Harrisburg Club was organized March curtly locktd up inliiastifo. This WHS n very clever J. Slraub. ESTERDAV will be used as substitute infielder oua person of that name the $10,000 pitcher of the f»iil Kvlly. have set their houses in order, nothing in 6, with 815,000 paid-in capital. William II. Crook Boston Club. In these days common, folks like states­ piece of work, aud it iTevenitt the Boston management A. D. Mack. Tom Vallaly. by Kauaas City, He has signed. was elected president and James Farrington manager. or anybody else connected, direcily ur imlirt-ctly with •«'. K. Slows. Chas. II. Welter. the way of preparation no* remaining men are likely to be forgotten by tho people who have CINCINNATI expects to start the season as early A number of players have been signed and beautiful enough to remember iu the matter of prominent men's the League, from tamjierinc with Witrd, until liifl Kianagnr Findlay Clnb. Kd Wlawell. undone except the subjugation of a few as March 24, weather permitting. grounds secured. status with th« Washington Club is fully established. surnames and initiate if they want to keep track of Should tha t'ostoufl or Ihe representatives of un,y club refractory players. Both the League and BATES, of Harvard, was offered his expenses CATCHER ZIMMER, of Cleveland, has made reg- ba^e ball pluyers. Of course everybody knows or has AN AMEXIMIJiNT TOUCHING RESERVA­ to$ome to three different colleges. ulnr ytarly progress sine* hit professional debut Ia heard of John Clurkaon, but tho IOWA statesman la a attempt to liirl with Ward, they render themselves TION. American Association have adopted their 1886 he played IQ the Hudson League, '3? tbe Inter­ liable to punishment by tha League. THE Toledo team is to repffrt April 5. It is small potato iu point of popularity ana reputation This information will not be pleupin^ to the Boston With age wisdom is apparently coming t» schedules. A» usual, neither schedule is entirely national, 'SB the American, fa *S9 bo will play in tho when compared with the great pitcher. still minus a short atop and pitcher. National League. magnates, for I judge from what Mr. C'ouant Raid to the American Association, and year by year it satisfactory to all concerned. That, however, NED FUSSELBACK claims that he has not signed me laat Tuesday night, after the Lea^uo meetiug had ED DLXDON, the deaf-mute pitcher, has PARK B. SWARTZEL, whose picture adorns with New Haven, and that he 1ms been badly truated lad., club. adjourned, that he still hopes to land Ward at the is growing in conservatism. In failing to take need cause no one any uneasiness, as it is the signed with the Evansville, onr first page this week f* considered by that compe­ by Manager S fence. At ^pence's request Fusselbark Hub. He argues that Ward ulone will not streng!h**n some definite action en the salary limit question customary thing to kick. A perfect schedule, THE Canton, 0., Club has signed J. J. Jack- tent judge, Manager Watkfns, tho most promising wired Spunce that he would sign with New Haven the Waahiogtoit CluU, aa three or tour new players are this conservatism was carried perhaps too far, but warranted to please everybody, will never be eon, oi Windsor, Ont, as an outfielder. young pitcher in the country, which ia saying a great for 8150 per month aud £100ta(lvaoce, and he lias a required to put tb.<» Senator* in good fighting trim. THE latest addition to Lo welt's team is out­ deal fur Swartzel. copy of his telegram in proof. Sconce accepted these He suggests that Mr. Hewitt could ppoml $V2,tKK) tit a in other directions the constitution of the organi­ made until every circuit shall be exactly equal­ fielder Gunshannon, late of ATlentown. BARTON HTBBARD writea us from Mt. Clemens, terms and then sent Fueselback a contract tor sig­ better advantage by investing in three tmt-clttss all- ized as to location for its clubs, each cityfhall nature which called f»r but £100 a month, and was round Dlayeia and allowing Waid lo go wherever ha sation was wisely amended. For this reason as SECRETARY VOLT/, is hard at work keeping Mich., denying tho statement that he had signed with unaccompanied by Ihe stipulated advance money be alike as to population and enthusiasm, and the Ft. Worth Cir.b. He submitted his terms to Man­ desires! "Ward," said he, *'is not worth tnnt money to well as for the expeditious and smooth transac­ the Middle States League clubs in line. ager Horsflold, l.nt receiving no reply, considers him­ Fusseloack, of course/ declined to sign this contract, any club. Surely, we would not go that hitch for him." tion of the business in hand the Columbus meet­ every manager shall have the best drawing card. BROOKLYN'S spring practice will consist largely self free to sign elsewhere. whereupon Spence notified him that he would be From an individual or a busitit-si standpoint he could That happy state of affairs will arrive about the of baud ball playing. Good move, that. held to New Uaveo, and also caused his name to be not draw from 517,000 to $20,000 iutu the club \n-aa- ing must be voted an exceptionally succesful THE Gerhams, of New York, would like to promulgated in tbe official circulars at under con­ ury, which would be necessary in order to make him meeting. time that some genius shall lay out a perfect JACK HAYES and Doug Crothers are both arrange dates witn any aem I -professional elnUa in the tract to New Haven. This caso does not look well for pay for himself." To further Indicate that the Boston after the management of the Mobile Club. vicinity of New York aod Philadelphia. Business The most important piece of work accom­ city, in which every lot will be a corner lot. P pence, and if tho tacts are as Fnsselback R tales them, magnate ia ttill holding on he cuid: "I don't see \vby No INTOXICATING Hf|uor is to be sold on Den­ Manager Butler would specially like to hear from the New Haven has uo claim whatever upon FuseeHtack. tho Washington)* should not lit us have Ward. We plished, and which is worthy of special men­ ver's ground while Dave Rowe is manager. Solar Tipj and Harrowgates. The latter Imd an offer from Denver for the am mint hare given them all the tiu-bita in the schedule, aud tion, was the adoption of the amendment by BROTHERHOOD SECRETARY KEEFEIS of opinion JIM DA vis considers Hamilton, of Kansas OF THE Boston triumvirate, Billings is a shoe h« a^ked New Haven, but he preferred the latter club, that ought to satisfy them." that Whitney's complaint about his classifica- manufacturer, and his wealth is estimated at S'-OO.CHK); as Denver wanted to use him altogether aa catcher which reservation of players is recognized by City, the fastest runner in the Association, which position be doesn't care about playing altogether. AL. REACH MEETS OLD FRIENDS. Soden is in tin roofing, and ia worth as much a-» Bil­ t met Al. Roach at the Caiatdl ou Thursday «nd incorporated in tho constitution of the As­ ion is well-founded. That may be. It waa to RALPH JOHNSON and Barton Hubbard are the lings; Co nan t Is a gossamer maker, and worth as - 0 - only players now remaining at Mt. ClemooB. afternoon. He and hia estimable wifo were tak­ sociation independent of the National Agree­ be expected that some cases of individual hard­ much us the other two combined. THE LEAGUE SCHEDULE. ing iu an extraordinary executive session of ship would occur in so sweeping a measure as RED BITTSIAN and first baseman Hillery are CATCHER REIPSCHLACER is living at Jersey tiie Sena'e. Upon the invitation of Senator ment. The amendment was conceived by Presi­ Birmingham management. Aa Seen Through Pittsburg Spectacles- this new salary limit and classification rule of applicants for the City. He is still fancy free but should have no trouble Uorman iho Philadelphia magnate waa occupying a dent Byrne *and presented by him to the LONG JOHN HEALY appears to be the victim In catching on considering tbe excellent record he Some Interesting Facts ami Figures. trout seat in tbe private gallery reserved for Senator* Association, which adopted it unanimously. In the League. Such a measure, however, was all along the line for the wags of Spalding's party. Dia.de in the Central League last year. Letters, care PITTSBURG, March 8. Editor SPORTING LIFE: and their families. After, (he s^ion adjourned tha sadly needed to stem the rising tide of club ex­ MR. AV. WAYNE, a young merchant, is the THE SPOUTING LIFE, will reach him. One of the most unsatisfactory schedules ever Senator and Mr. Reacu met iu the marble room in ttta n letter to the Editor of THE SPORTING LIFE re HI- of tbe. Sin ate chamber aud baJ a long char about travagance, and it appears to have come to stay. organizer and president of the new Chattanooga Club. GEORGE ISMITH, at Altoona, m«t Mr. Byrne on adopted by tho National League was the one Mr. Cyme explains his amendment and makes the way to Columbus, and proceeded to Pittaburg old times in the White Lot. Mr. Reach recalled to. At any rate it will take more than one or two A LODGE of the Massachusetts Catholio Order formulated in Washington this week, says the Senator's mind how the Athlotics polbbod off tha the following argument for it: of Foresters has presented Joe Hornung with a cano. with him. Matters were promptly arranged, and a con­ Nationals wuy buck in Auguet, ISfki, to the tune of 87 cases of dissatisfaction to overturn it. In base tract was duly signed. Smith will be 'himself again Manager Phillips. It was evidently made up in "BBOOKLTN, N. Y., March 8. Editor SPORTINO Lire: THE Amherst University nine will wear this season and win back bla old reputation. great haste, with no time for proving, and a to 12. Iu lh;it gams iscu'itor Uorman played centra I desire- to call your special attention to the ball, as in every other organized concern, the "Nadjy" uniforms of white worsted trimmed with number of cluba are compelled to play six and field for the Nationals. Itoach played sacund base tor amendment passed by the Association referring to blue. MANAGKR CTSHMAN the other day received a the Athletics. Tbe latter had a Kood laugh at th« reservation The more I have thought of it tbe more rule "the greatest good to the greatest number," letter from pitcher Crane, dated Naples, in which the seven games with the same clubs within the former1 -j ex( ense when ho recalled how he pounded I thought it strange that something of tho kind waa must prevail. JAMES JACKSOX, of New York, has a notum latter saya he purchased a monkey at Ceylon, which same week. Some trips are badly composed old "Billy" Williams* straight arm delivery for eight not put into tho League aud Association constitu­ of organizing a club in Montreal and ia feeling his he proposes to bring along home as a mascot for the and several clubs have one more Saturday at home runt, four of which wero four-b tsera. The tions long ago. It seems to me a just and proper In RESIGNING to the exclusive control of the way. New York Club. Crane says the monkey is a "dandy." than they are really entitled to. There are twenty- Senator remarked good-naturedly that now he vt provision. Here we all have men whose services THE Syracuse Club has signed Dennis Connor, IN THE list of the original Association players four Saturdays in the playing season, and should have in tbe soup aud will not have to devote any time to 1 would uot be dispensed with for much n.oney, yet Indianapolis Clnb the four Indianapolis players late of Toronto, aod pitcher Bishop, of laat season's still in active service in that organization wo should been equally divided, hut as it is some have eleven, (,ffic<- seekers during the next four years. He is con- we never dignify thtm with even a brief notice of hitherto held under reservation by the League team. have included Joe Somraer. That brings the number some twelve and others thirteen. The follow ing tables iplaliug pelting together Home of the old teams of their reservation. Tbe League clearly should em- w ill ehuw the number of Saturdays ouch club lias at ,>, with (lib intention of polishing oft" some of the itself, that astute body relieved itself of an irk­ WHEELING has signed A. L. Chamberlain, a up to nine, viz.: Coniiskev, McPhee, Carpenter, fcody tlie same in their constitution. Of course it Browning, Wolf, Keenaa, Heckor, Summer and homo and abroad, the. mileage, longest and ahorteat star learns of tau present day. Mr. Reach "said he w» may be said it is unnecessary, as Ihe Agreement pro­ some guardianship and removed an incubus from pitcher and brother of Elton Chamberlain, of the jumps, the long-fit aud tho shot test trips: re:tdv to bign with the Senator's team. Before th* Browns. Gleasoa. vides for. it. Well, is it not proper lo make the the Indianapolis Club, which can now manage Ktitunlaiji at Home, Boston with Now York 2, Hove- two vetermis parted tbe Seua'or promised to atteud Agreement stronger by legalizing what it has en­ PITCHER BRECKENBIUDOE htvs received an THE Dartmouth Varsity ball team for this land 2, Iniiiaunp.>liu 1, Philadelphia 1, Washington 2, tbe banquet to be given by THK SPOUTING Lit s to tho acted? Again, suppose the Agreement is abandoned, its team unhampered by outside control. Finan­ offer from the Sacramento Club which ho will prob­ year will bo made upas follows: Woodcock, Bachs, I'ittsbura *4 Chicago 1; total 11. New York with Bos­ Sual&ug party upon their return from abroad, aud h« where haa the Leaguo or Association, witnout cially, too, the League's move was shrewd, as ably accept. Vlao, pitchers and righ fielders; Itanney and Jor.es, ton 2, Pittaburgl, Chicago 2, PliiladelphiaS, Cleveland also accepted an invitation to visit the Philadelphia just such provision, any claim on its playera? catchers; Gautt, first base; Norton, aucond base; Wil­ 1. Indianapolis 2, Washington 1; total 12. Philadel­ bull grounds during tbe coming sesaun. The clubs of the League and the Association have with each year the real value of the quartette IT is thought that Stratton, with more expe­ liams *bort stop; Abbot, third base; Holt, centre field; phia with Now York 2, Washington 2, Indianapolis rience, will be one of the great batting pitchers of the Humphreys, left field. MYERS AND WILMOT SIGN. for years past exercised what thoy bare called iho was decreasing until it would have been only a Association. 2. Cleveland 2, Chicago 1, Tilt-burg 1, Boston 1; total In spite of all that has been printed about Al. Myers right of reservation.' This right tbgy assumed by question when the original valuation of $12,000 THE new Pueblo team of the Colorado State 11. Washington with Philadelphia 2, Bwton 3, Chi­ being dissatisfied with hia cUsditfcation, ho has signed authority of the provisions of tbe National Agreement THIRD BASEMAH GEORGE MEISTBR has been re­ Lea?tie opened the baae ball season in ID fit Stnte cago 2, Pittsburg 2, New York 1, Indianapolis 1, a Washington contract, and staEes that he is delighted of Professional Base Hall Clubs. Tbe Agreement pro- for the four players would have dwindled down leased from AHentowii'a reservation. He is living iu March 1, wlien they beat a licked ttam 18 to 6. Tbe Cleveland 1; total 12. Pittrtmrg with Chicago 2, In­ at tho prospect <>f playing under such a captain ai Tides that on the tonth day of October iu each year the to less than one-twelfth of that sum. Allegheny, Pa. plfiyera of the team are: Druraniond, Clark, Leyhe, dianapolis 2, BOB tin 2, Pnihuleiphin 2, New York 2, Ward. Al. is uot a vety enthusiastic individual, but ecretariea of tbe two bodies shall transmit each to the THE International schedule meeting will be Tel-eau, Breuman, Sabye, SnyJer, Adams, Lynch, Cleveland 1, Washington 1; tutnl 12. Cleveland with tie la a great ball player all 'he t-ame, and bo cau al­ other 'a reserve list cf players not exceeding fourteen held at the Livingaton Hotel, Rochester, N. Y., Tues­ Switzer and Helteman. Chicago 2, Indianapolis 2, Pittsburg 1, New Yurk 2, ways be depended uix>n to do his level boat at all times Jtt number then under contract with each of ita several THE TBI-STATE LEAGUE has made application day, March 19. Washington 2, Bortm 2, Philadelphia 1; total 12. and under all circuimUuceg. In view of hia admir- club members, etc., etc.,' but nowhere, titter iu tbe THE veteran Henry Chadwick has been con­ Indianapolis with Cleveland 2, Pittaburg a, Washing­ for tho protection of the National Agreement. R/CHARD JOHSSOS, the well-known colored fined to bed for two weeks with a bud cttae of brooch itia aUu etick work while ia Caliturnia the past Agreement or the constitutions of the American Asso­ ton 2, New York 2, PhiUdtlphia 2, Chicago 1, Boston winter, lie ia expected to do eonie tall singeing League, is there a word or a The California League now also evinces a dis­ catcher, and P. 0. Oilman have signed with the Spring­ which at one time came dangerously near to de­ 1; total 13. Chicago witli Pittsburg 2, Cleveland 3, ciation or the National veloping into pneumonia. The venerable and respected fur tbe Senators during the coining eeasun. uggestion a& to tlie method, much lees the light, of position to come in out of the wet, and has ap­ field (111.) Clnb. __ Indianapolis 1, Philadelphia 2, Boston 2, Washington Walter Wiimot has also signed with Mr. Hewitt and players. There Is uo pro­ writer is now, however, out of danger, aud expects to 2, New York 1; total 13. those bodies to reserve their plied to Secretary Byrne for information as to CATCHERS desiring the best gloves that money be out ag'tin this week. bo will te here ready for active training in a t»w vision or Kiquiroment that the clubs shall send to Ihe can produce should send for circulars to J. W. Sauer, Saturdays Abroad. Boston at New York 2, Wash­ weeks. He will b*» accompanied by Picket*, whom eeretariefi a list ol their playere.or the time when such the scope and intent of the National Agree­ Milwaukee, \Vis. * THB second series of contents for the Cuban ington 3, Philadelphia I, Pittsburx 2, Cleveland 2, work at abort stop for the St. Paul, Miun., Club has Indianarolis 1, Chicago 2; total 13. New York at list should be sent, nor is there any sugjestion of no­ ment, and the benefits to be derived therefrom. "WITH one more man in it the cabinet would championship was played Feb. 17, 24. The Havaiias attracted no much favorable comment.- PicKett haa tice to tbe player that be haa been reserved. A refer­ beat the Fe 11 to 7, Hatanzaa beat Progreto 5 to 4, aud Philadelphia 2, Bo-ton 2, Washington 1, Plttsbur* 2, also joined the Waahitt^tuiiB; he will probably cover ence to the constitutions of the League and Associa­ When that League shall hear from the able be almost as important as a crack base ball nine." Havana beat Cardenas 7 to 4. The Fe-Matanzns game Cleveland 2, Indianapolis 2, Chicago J; tottil 12. Philadelphia Record. third bnse. He is said to be a fro-nl fit-Ider, a fre« tion will show that only tn two Instances is even a hint secretary' it ..1 undoubtedly enter the National waa postponed by rain. The Havana Club now has a Philadelphia at Washington 2, New York 3, Boston hitter and abi'iit tbe size of Ntd WiUianwou, of Ctii- given of the question of reserve. In the first instance BEECHER is regarded by Captain Irwin, of cl$ar lead for the pennant. 1 Pittsburg 2, Cleveland 1, ludianapolia 2, Chicago 2; ;a^o. Suoenev will be given a trial iu right field and mention is made of 'release of players from contract or Agreero' . family, which will then embrace Wilkeabarre. as the star left fielder outride of the WALTER PEREIITA, A. G. Spalding's mascot, total 13, Washington at Philadelphia 2, Uoiton 2, t he does not nil tho bill bhooh will probably displac* reservation,' and in another we read of n 'player under every '-.ase ball organization ot any importance major organizations. arrived m New York City from Cejlon, March 8. Mr- New York 1, Pittsburtf 1, Cloveltiid 2, Chicago 2, him. reserve.' The constitutions oi both these bodies, how­ Indianapolis 2; total 12. Pittoliurg at Jndianapolis in the country. TATE'S little difficulty with the government Hpalding met him there, and, as he eeemed very WHIWEY'S CASE. ever, make players under contract to their clubs mem­ tright, shipped nira to New York, as mentioned in 3, Chicago 2, New Yurk 1, Wnsliin^tou 2, Cleveland bers of the League and Association leepectively, de­ on account of election irregularities had uot yet at last 1, Boston 2. Philadelphia 1; total 12. Cleveland mt It ia about time that Jim Wliitney was coming to accounts been settled. Harry Palmer's letter. He is about 19 yoara old, and time. lie will gain nothing by tioMiag off as lab* as riving certain rights and privileges and amenable to JUDGING from the remarks of his newspaper tweaks four languages. He is a Cingalese. Chicago 3, f mlianapolia 2, Fittsbnrg 1, New York 1, certain pains and penalties thereunder. My idea, as NAT HUDSON haa settled hia differences with Washington 1, Boston 2, Philadelphia 2; total 12. be did Just season. He is getting along in years and it embodied in my amendment, gives a constitutional organ, Mr. Von der Ahe is still on the outs with Von der Ahe, and has sifueX. Jack Boyle also signed THE reported signinjr of John Kelly appears Indianapolis at Cleveland 2, Philadelphia 2, Bnston 1, wiii not do for him to trifle too far with tbe hoina right to the clubs of tho Apsociation to reser\ e a cer­ Jlr. Byrno because the latter will not miscon­ during the past week. to liave been a mistske. It is probable, however, that Pittsburg 2, Chicago 1, Washington 1, New York 2; mauuseraent. According to Mcwrs. Ouimnt, Day uud tain number of players, provides and directs hew it ho was signed by Barnie conditionally upon the As­ total 11. Chicago ut Pittaburp; 2, Cleveland 2, Wash­ Nimick tho Senators have made a grent find in Fersou, strue tho law to please the "boss president." JOHN D. THOMPSON, a noted Cincinnati enthu­ nd they pronouuce him a pitcher of inure than ordi­ ttioll (not ma//) be done, anrMor notice to players of siast la in London, waiting to be the first to welcome sociation increasing the appropriation tor the umpires, ing 2, Philadelphia 1. New York 2, Boston 1, Indian­ each rescrvtition. It is made obligatory on the part of Mr. Byrne, however, can no doubt bear up tho tourists to Kngland. and that the Association refused to do so, preferiug to apolis 1; total 11. nary merit. elnbs to send in reserve lisle, TO as to protect the rights take a.(Reaper man and keep within the limit, HILEAGK. SENATORIAL SAVINGS. under Mr. Von der Ahe's displeasure, as 'tis HARDIB HENDERSON says be haa fully recov­ of all other clubs to their claim ou the services of men MAT^GER HARRINGTON writes us that he has ClabB. Miles. Clubs. Blilee. ITr. John B. Dar has challenged me for a 100 yards under contract to their fellow club members. The better to endure Von der Ahe's contumely than ered the use of hia arm and would like to have Baraie signed J«s. F. Hoey, principal comedian of the Howard Chicago...... 11,036 New York...... 9.097 dash, and has gono South lo train. Tbe time and language of the National Agreement is careful'ly fol­ the contempt of the public, which truckling to give him another chance. Athenaeum Company, +£ Boston, to play left field in Boston ...... 10,172 Indianapolis...... (J.H21 place have not been agn-O'l upon. It may be one of th* lowed, and the incorporation of this amendment in the illegal demands of an unreasonable colleague FIRST BASEMAN JIMMY FIELDS and catcher the Carfiton team. He will leave hia company in New Washington...... 9,7f>3 t PUtsburg ...... 8,752 events at the opening of tde new Pol > Grounds. How tbe Association roustittition cannot help but add Mike Duffy havesigned with Newark. This is Jimmy's York April 5th and report in Canton April 16th. Hoey Cleveland ...... 9,402 doee tbe proposition strike you, brother Day? Btrenglh and legality to the heretofore arbitrary right would entail. third season with Nowark. signed nhilo the company waa playing in Chicago at Philadelphia...... 9(378| Total...... 76;48l Walter SpalUing is unlike his brother Albert to th* of reservation which was nowhere provided lor outside DB WITT RAY, editor of tho New York S]>ort- Hooley's Theatre* Longest Jumps. Shortest Trip$. extent thai, tbe former iu rather sensitive about news­ thtt NHtional Agreement." AFTER DEFIANTLY keeping the infamous reso­ ing Tiittes, last week lost his venerable father by death. THE Baltimore papers favor orange and black Clubs. " " Miles.'Clnl*!. ~ Miles. paper notoriety. TbU is a straight tip, brother Coires- Mr. Byrne in the above makes an able and Pittaunrg...... 1,005! New Tork...... 180 popdeuts, lution to blacklist recalcitrant reserved playera Mr. Ray lias onr sympathy. as the Baltmiorea colors. It wuulJ serve to give tbe Chicago...... l,OG5:Pbila bo determined devise a means of maintaining it in the event JIM KEEXAN had an offer of $35 w week t later doesn't sign. He eaya he has speed and command Philadelphia ...... 901 In liannpolia...... 2,810 by the Board of Arbitration. R. M. LABN*a. of a collapse of or withdrawal from the National So THE LEAGUE must fight its battle for salary travel with a pugilistic combination. He refused i of the ball as never before. Cleveland...... 90j Boston ...... 2,631 Boston...... 9iijfh!caso...... 2,593 Agreement. limit alone without the active assistance or as he did uot want to become a professional scrappw MANAGER CUSHMAN will leave Philadelphia LINES FROM THE veteran John J. Piggott is at New BetJ for Toronto this week and begin making preparations ViiiihiURtou...... 131 Pittsburg...... 2,581 AVe have not space to enter into any elaborate moral support of the American Association. for Doxt season's campaign. The Toronto playera Pittsburg...... New York...... 2494 An Answer to the Croakers—The Spindle ford, Bias*., without an engagement. He would uiaE Indianapolis Cleveland...... 2,453 analysis of the amendment and its relation to Well, it is splendidly equipped for the struggle, an excellent first baseman for gome minor league teai have been ordered to report fur duty at Cincinnati en City to Play No Unimportant Part in ThU April 4, where they will play their first game. From base ball law in this issue, but, briefly summed and f|uite able to make the battle without as­ BCSHOSG writes that Irwin's latest felt-line* Cincinnati they go to Louisville, Indianapolis, Colum­ WILKESBARRE AFFAIRS. Season's IJase Kail Campaign. up, it appears that, for all practical purposes, catcher's gloves is the best glove ever put on tha bus, Cleveland, St. Louis and other Western cities. LOWELL, Mass., March 7. Editor SPORTING sistance, and the credit for the needed innova­ market, perfect fit, and duii't require auy breaking the National Agreement covers every possible MANAGER JKNNISOX, of the Dayton, 0., Club, Manager Irwhi'a Arrival—His Plans For LIFB: The wiseacres and prophets in base bail tion will be shared by no one in the event of that in. * * the Rapidly Approaching Season. contingency, without any special constitutional write* us that he lias signed Frank McLaughlin, Wm. matters for there are such have been kept entire success which now seems assured. AL BAEHR, a young Clevelander, has beeij Sommer, Patrick Lyons anori said en receiving the this way work a good doal of mischief. Tho ment defines how the compact must be made and nected in an official capacity with the new Atlanta of last season's Scrauton team, and "Kid" Williams, of in the Association Club. letter, 'I am not going to Chicago; have quit train­ part that Lowell will take carried out. .AVere tbe National Agreement REQUESTS for THE SPORTING LIFE'S Millen­ ing.' " the Allentuwna, were signed here to-day and will be this the 'croak­ TERRY and Clarke are the only men who have the catchers for the coming season. will be no unimportant one. Qf overthrown no rules that the American Associa­ nium Plan pamphlet still come in amazing num­ not coat Brooklyn much money. All the otk* A CrxciNNATi exchange gives Burdock this German, the crack pitcher of the Allontowne, will ers may rest assured. Nothing but the best was tion had made, or could make, would make its bers, but the supply is now equal to the demand. players have been purchased at various times at grw bit of advice: "Now that Burdock is unable to catch probably bo signed lofore long. Doran, of KImira, pood enough for us for two years, and nothing but ilia expense. on in eltherof the biz organizations, he should try will, if possible to do so, be signed by Wilkefebarre. best will be satisfactory now, Iu order to have a suc­ reserve valid with any but its own clubs, or pre­ Reader, send address, with two-cent stamp to the rejuvenating properties of the warm and balmy Manager Irwin has in >iew two good young players cessful u.ud a wiutiiop nine it isn't at all neceg-ary to defray expense of postage, for this undoubtedly LBWISTON, Me., was at one time one of th South by getting a, position in a Southern League club. who he will place upon the first aud second buses, il bavo a manager scouring the country for three month* vent interference from rival league clubs at the best ball towns in New England. Steve Libby, Job; interesting little book. Southern experience mtde new men -or Bloudie Pnr- they can be secured. before (be seiu^ou opens, signing bad players only to expiration of a season's contracts. Reservation PiKgott, Oxley aud Tim Ke«fe all played there a de eell, Cub Stricker fttid Pete Rotating-. It might work In Murphy they hare secured a first-class catcher. release them when they show up in practice: nor is it and contracts are vastly different things, and cade ago. wonders." What, at $loO per mouth? His playing qnalitis* »re well known here and he will ueeuful to commence tbo toason with tho brass band GLASSCOCK couldn't screw his courage up to SAYS a Boston exchange: "Tom McCarth; be A worthy aequ ttition to the ttaiu. and flre-rockM business. There is another sort of tlie only thing that bridges over thin vast differ­ "No PLAYER on the diamond has suffered "hustling," which I would advise more of tho bnso the sticking point when the hour arrived for a has no earthly use for Von der Ahe, but is stuck oa more from tha claasificntion rule than Glaascock. Jack The tinuing oJ" \Villiami lias uot met with BO much ence is the National Agreement by which only Comiakey." That will hold good of every other Brown favor. He is not liked HO well in this section. bull managers to follow that of the nmn who gets hia test of the classification rule, as applied to him didn't-even get the lim.t, and stilt tho beautiful aud work in quietly, and without drawing the atten­ reservation can be enforced. To stretch a point, Stocking, record- play ing short btops can come up to Glasscock, The team will report hero for duty ou April 8th, tho and several other League players, and so the contracts dating from the 15th of April. One week of tion of ilie base ball community to hhn_every time bo however, Mr. Byrne's amendment might be con­ NOT an unkind word haa been written about the king of all short fielders, and say: 'I'm worth just buys a pair of shoestrings. At the ope rung of the aca- cruel war is over, or, at least, suspended, Will Sunday and hia evangelical labors. Indeed, the as much" as you. 1 " St. Louis exchange. Nonsense. preliminary practice will bo indulged in to put the strued as giving the clubs an option on tho ser­ team in proper trim. tou ft fairly K°od nine will be placed iu th*» field, au little follow has beea encouraged all along 'the liue in Glaascock was placed in the highest possible class as the season proirresa.-B we will be able to see th» class A, ftt tho highest possible ealu ry, 32,500. Manager Irwin left here to-day for Boston and will vices of all players signed under the Association "THE SUCCESSFUL PUGILIST is always careful his work. return April 13. In the meantime he will sign all the weak points of our own club, as well as those of th* constitution and contracts, but courts of law might WHENEVER Dunlap takes the trouble to go to THE new Boston Athletic Club has already players. ______other clubs of tbe AK«uriation, and measures will be to breathe through his noie and keep his mouth Hot Springs it inoana that he in'ends to be heard preceded in the matter of placing a strong amateur l»! into a minor league, aud » parent or calculated upon. are after appofutmenta. Lareo; tempurary captain, P. E. Lamarche; member of Taylor, of tlio Pottatown AV'*, is treasurer, and will be new one at that, which may or may uot pull through The next move of Messrs. Rowe and White is advisory committee, S. C. Herriman. u director in conneclion with Calvin Fogoly and Frank lhos'-as«n, THE STORTING LIFE never looked with a JOE O'BRIKN, late of the Kalamazoo nnd Can­ It is surprising to eee the amount of good material now awaited. ton cluba, peeing to be overlooked iu the scramble fur THE Stapleton (S. I.) Club intends to play Althouse. ____ friendly eye on opera singer Pauline Hall's very unsigned ss yet for next season. There is Johnnjr players, as he is wintering iu Baltimore and has as yet great ball this season. Besides being remarkably The Central Interstate All Rii;ht. Roach, wlm did siuh effective work in the box last transparent, albeit shrewd, methods of making THERE ARB INDICATIONS that the anagram secured uo engagement. etrong in their infield aud outfield players, they can year for Dover HII>! Portsmouth, still without an en­ boaet of two batteriea, viz., Murphy and Ho^an, BIyers PEOBIA, T!!., Feb. 28. Editor SPORTING Lire: D personal capital out of her cycling fad, and more fiend is about to again break loose to torment THE Lowell Club needs a first-class short stop, Sir: In your last issue you publish an editorial on ihe gagement. It would be a paviag investment for sum* one oiilftolder itnd a pitcher. Only experienced men and Keeley, which the club assures cannot be equaled club t" secure bis eorvlcoc, for he has the making ot A than once hinted that a good many wheelmen the base ball world. The nuisanco has started by any batiery from any of the strongest amatuurs danger to tho Central Interstate League of the letrsla- of reputation need apply. Address, Manager Lowell, titre passing a bill to prohibit Sunday ball playing. good player iu him, is speely, has, go >d control of tbe in the West.______Mass., Club, P. O. Box 2J. * and somi-profeasionals in all New York aud suburbs. ball ana, better than all, has n go>d, long head, were making themselves ridiculous in connec­ Any club wishing to secure a good game for tbe latter $11 elf a bill was passed more than a year ago ut>d 1s now a law, although materially a dead letter, BO the dtinger You cannot Imaitiuo tbe nbock you gave our town tion with the matter. Now that the nonsense TflE Charleston Club's choice for manager has pait of Anoint or in September should apply without c >lumu t!:at THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION, as a rule, doesn't narrowed down to Jimmy Clinton, pitcher Ajdelo'tta to tlie League is no greattr this year than la-t. As the by tlie announcement in yout; personal has caused a split in one bicycle club and has delay to F. K. Murray, secretary, P. 0. box 223. bill was mado by the country members alone, and as it the "General" is woikiug iu a gr>cery store ia Nashua, fear to tackle anything in the way of legisla­ and Charlie Jone*. The" club ia now negotiating by N. H. We have uot recovered yet. Th.it tbe bos* provoked rather sharp remonstrance from telegraph with the three. CHRIS FCLHBR is practicing daily in a large is only a formaiV hobby, it is altogether unlikely that tion, but the graded salary limit rule stumped hall in Tamaqua. Pa., his home. Fulmtr saya M* arm base "tall will suffer to any grent extent the coming pitcher of tbe Now England LaHgue, the custodian of others, the idol is being dethroned and the cyclist JOHN J. CORBK.TT, of Louiaville, Ky., requests our citv, tho 1>et of the ladies, should work in a it, sure. ia aa stnmx UH ever, and the little finger on hia right season ou lbif*ccoiiut. Yours respectfully, press is helping the matter along. The Wheel us to deny the- statement of ft St. Louia coutfeiuporary, h'md, which was broken, and interfered so much with ______M. D. HUBLOY. grocery etorc, and iu Nashua, too. Great Scott! ** that ho had signed with the Fort Wtrth Club. He i* w)int marriage brings a man to. aptly remarks: "It is ripe time to dissipate the hia catching last season, is alt right again. He ex­ No FIRST-CLASS ball player can tell exactly etill op3n for engagement. pects to handle KHroy'* delivery as well tho coming St. Joseph will give Gua. Klopfa brother a trial in Manager w lessor >our pocketb^ok smaller VNDF,rathe new Association a-nenduiont Kansas while you cure f^r tho team of '6D. k lauctioB bocause the loading lady of the Casino ural, like any talent. ' Vitjr will, we understand, put up the juice of aJrai*- with a youug pitcher named 11 utry Waguer, tthoui ho » urumiaiijg I wirier. March 1 3. THE S

Lowelfe; second base man, B niton, of the SprlogfleMs; OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. who are working for the new hospital for the benefit short stop, Slater, of last season's Turner's Falls team; THE PHILLIES ABROAD. of which we p)ay«d kindly furnished us IraiiaporUiioo club plaja third bowman, Hunt, of this city, and farr, of Canton, Appended will be found the official sohedule of the American Association. Each to the Land of Orange from the steamer to the frroiirda. Manager Wright BASE BALL. The season begins April 17, and end* The Ponies* Journey invited tlv- Udy piu-aetiKers to witnra* the^tnie. Cl<-»- and Harrigaa, of Aihol, for the outfield. Another 140 games with every other club 70 at home and 70 abroad. Groves—Accident to the Steamer—An En­ pitcher will be secured aud one of the battery will will be nude. Bash ejection opens at home and finishes at s'.n and Schriver did t;ie buttery work for iho Norfolk! October 14. Three sectional trips forced Sojourn at Norfolk — The First acd Mi cUeliand Caa-y «!ld tin-twirling lor (he I'liillie*. alternate ia right field. home: Wo open the season at Araherst, playing six games Game—Notes of the Trip. Ihe former working six inmoys nn-i tho latter three. there from April 22 to 27. Last season these two jAtBrook'u. AtPUilail'a. AtBaliim'e At ColuoiVAt Cmcin'i Al Louisr'e. At St. Louis. At K. City. NEW YORK, March 1. Editor SPORTING LIFK: ISoth were effective, 'J li' 1'Mllie* pl;iy2.S,4t, April 25, 26, Vpril28«,29, May 7, 8, 9, My.llt,12*. May 20, 21, May 16, 17, tion and splendid treatment count for anything. Doleha'y, 2b.4 3014 OlWlnjsfleM,2b4 00321 6« * 27t 30. 10. 13. 14. 22, 23 18t,19*. Our party arrived in New York in two sec­ Mulvey.Sb.. 5 1113 i>( W.,od, 3b.....4 00602 Julyl8,20f. May 25t, 27, Aug. 27, 28, Julv"8. 6t, 7*, July S, 4, 4. July 10, 11 Jy.lSf, 14*, tions from Philadelphia and one from tbe East. HaHm«n,c.. 4 1 0 11 3 0-Kom»r, If.....» 00000 Important Amendments to PITTSBURG PENCILLINGS. Athletic...... 21' 28, 29. 2t>. Ag. 10t,ll«, 12. 15. Kirby, If.....3 0 1 2 C l:Tatem, cf..... 3 00 3 00 Oct. 3, 5f, Sept.21t,23, Oct. 8,9,10, Aug. 13, 14, 12. Ag. 17t,18* Ang.22.24t, Manager W right piloted MHchell, and Kirby, MitclK-H,p,tf4 0106 ^GleaM>n,p....3 11 1 12 4 the Constitution The Offi­ tton Witli the League Schedule 6* 24. 11. 15. 20. 25*. the new third baceman i'rom Chicago, from whom Casey, rt, p.. 3 1 1 1 6 0:gchilver, C...3 11430 — Manager riiillips* Views—That Hilliard so much ia expected, and the writer took charge Total...... 36'8 8 27 24 al Total...... 32 2 4 272m Ap 28* 29,30 Juno23«,24, May 2, 3, May 16, 17, May 20, 21, My.llt,12*, May 7, 8, 9, Ko.ua Hal cl—The Row e-White Case- 4t,5* 18t,19- of section number two, consisting of Clements, Philadelphia...... 2 0 300200 1 » cial Schedule, Etc. May 1. 25, 26. 22, 23. 13, 14 10. Gloason, Jiallinau and Oasey one Norfolk...... 00200000 0 2 Minor Mention. June 19, 20, Aug 6,7, 8. Jnlyl8,20t, July 3, 4, 4. July 6t, 7«, Jy. 13t, H*, Jnly 10,11, Dclchanty, Philadelphia via Pennsy II. R. Karntd runs Philadelphia 2, Norfolk 1. Twc-nasa PiTTSCt-nR, March 7. Editor SpoRTrtfQ LIFB: Baltimore..... 22t Oct.12t.13', 21* Ag.10t.ll* 8. 15. 12. party leaving bits Mulvev. C.i«ov, Rojenthal, Gltnson, Shriver. John B. Day'? time came. He didn't get up and Sept. '27 28 f, 14. Sept. 17, 18, 12. Aug. 13, H, Aug.22,24t, A|f. 17f,18', and the other by Bound Brook. Arriving at Total ba*e bita Philadelphia 10, Norfolk 7. Pa-es CoT.nuBtrs, 0., March 6. The spring meeting •I** W. 15. 25* 20. fit" the American Association wtis held at the leave tho League schedule meeting in New York New York wo were joined by Captain Irwin and Mo!en Delelmnty 2, Barry, R<>mer. Double plays Mulvey, while genial German Billy Schrivor HallDiau, Muivey. -Lett on basos Philadt-lphU 8, 31-Oicil House yesterday and proved to be one in March, 1SS8, and rant around the hotel lobby April-25, 26, April 22, 23, April 17, 18, May 20, 21. May 16, 17, May 7, 8, 9, My. lit 12*. scrambled over a pile of boxes on the wharf at Norfolk 4. Struck out By ftlltch-11 G. by Cisoy 4, by 01 the sia«>f'the?t, shortest and be^t managed in for nothing. But with that spirit of live and let 27f 24. 19, 20t 22, 23. 18t,19» 10. 13, 14. Gleason 3 First «m errora Philadelphia 7, Norfolk 2. Jiine23*24, Jane 19, 20. June 27, 28, July 10, 11, Jy. 13t, 14», July 6t, 7*, July 3, 4, 4. the laet moment, having just walked from Brooklyn. the bidtory of the Association. The delegates live which pervades the harmonious gatherings We were coidially received by Mr. Haight. being st-nt First on bulls Philadelphia 3. Norfolk 2. Hit by of the League be got even, and this time it wad Columbus..... 2S, 26. 21, 22t 29f 12. 15. 8. Ag. 10t,ll«, pitcher Clemtm!*, Barry. Wild pitch Gioason. were: Athletic, W lntaker and Shar'ig; Urook- Sept. 21 1, Sp. 28f,29«, Oct. 3, 4, 5t Ag. 17t,18* Aug.22,24t, Aug. 13, 14, 12. by the Mallory line to tike us in tow and snow us tho W. A. Nirniok who had to do the kicking. Why way to pidr 20, East River, where the staunch snip Pust»od balls llalhnan 1, Schriver 1. Umpire Rob­ n, Byrne uni Doyle; Baltimore, Btirnie anj 22*, 24. 80. 20. 26* 15. ert L. Lort-utz. Time 1:35. ;iltz; Cincinnati, Sterne and Schmelz; Colum­ should JJittsburg be given the worst of H? Surely City of San Antonio lay ready for our reception. All it has enough trouble. True, Pittsburg had a J line 13. H, Miy SO, 30. June 3, 4, JuneSt, »*, Uy25t,26«, April 25, 2ii,l April 29, 30. tho boys were duly presented to Captain James Wilder bia, Cohen anJ Lazarus; LouUvillei Darittaon and Purser Ccates, aud wo were greeted in sncb a Notes of tho Trip, hand in the schedule making last year, but so 15f, 16» June If, 2* 6,6. 10, 11. 27, 28. 27t,28* May 1, 2. anu liottn; St. Louis, Yon der Ahe; Kansas City, AUK 2,3t,5. July 29, 30, hearty and cordial manner by all the Mallury Steam­ * Clements in in lt.,o condition, with the exception of the Pbillies have been July 26, 27t, July 23, 24, Aug. 7,8, 9. Jnne 25,20, Je. 29t, 30*. Spcus and KrauthofT hud Philadelphia, and CiaciDD*tl..._ 28* 25. Sept 7f, 9, 81. Sept. 17, 18, 27. (July I. ship CampaD>'a people that aoun proved tbnt wo hud being a trifio too heavy. .', iicr the minutes of the last meeting were taken care of this trip in good style. Tbat is Sept. 2, 2, 4. AUR. 30 31t 10. S«pt. 12,14 1, 19. Sept. 2H,ISept.26,28t, indeed fallen into good hand*. Owing to tbo Immense Irwin mill Captiuu Wilder, of the San Antonios, re­ the constitution was then what tho cawblrd says, aild Ihe catbird in Western Sept. 1* 15* 22* 23. 29*. amount of freight to ba loaded we were an hour late quested Mitchall to pet out and push as soon as the TC.H.1 the revision of and after the laet friend bad baaiily ia cer­ -ken tip. It was carefully classified and much Pennsylvania stands well in the community. The iu getting away, steamer was found to be disabled. Mitcholl wails about the schedule mix are beard in every pre­ Jane8t,8*, June 3, 4, June 13, 14, May 30, 30. May 4t, 5*, April 29, 30. April 25, 26, taken a paiting Land-shake in obeyancu to the c<>nrae tainly H dandy for length, and that "hoopskirt" ball of .jierlluous matter stricken out, and when in cinct in i'ittsburg. The Pitt-burg Club ha-* a miserable 10, 11 8,6. 15f, n.Uuue It, 2*. 6. M«y 1, 2. 27f, 28* command of "All ashore!" tbe lines were cost oft and his, delivered over his head, ought to keep them all punt will appear a creditable piece of work. time table, that is certain. In 1837 Pittsburg had a July 30,31. Aug. 2. 3f, Julv 23, 24, 'July 20,27f, Au*. 26, 27, Je. 29t, 30* June 26, 27, the buge steamer moved slowly down tbe bay amid the guaasing next cea-on. Jlr. J,iinf8 A. Williams find Manager Giig Sc.ioielz, poor schedule, aud when Horace Phi I lira, Harry Louisville.. ... Aug. 1. 4* 25. 28* "28. July 1. 28. waving of hatd. umbrellas t*nd handkerchief*, and it Mulvey and (J oas')n fire tho Hclontlflc whist players etiiri for Presid«:.t Storn. of Cincinnati, devoted AVright and Wtitkina handled the plums last year SepU2,llf, Sept. 7f, 8«, Aug.30, 3lf Sept. 3, 4,5. Oct. 3, 4. Sept. 26,28t, Sept. 21 1, can truly be said that the Phi Hits nre now afloat and of the Philliea that Is, when they can got their'feet muc.i 11.. e ami care to the compilation and were duly Pittsburg secured a good many choice dates, but a* 15« 9 Sept. 2, 5f. 6* 29* 22*. 23. bound for tho Land of Fluwers, wherein they have a together under the table. They have got acndnof timuked therefore. * in the fuse of Lew Simmona somebody shifted the month to work up sufficient uoi ve and rnudcle to de­ si^na, to tap each other onco for every trump held. schedule and bod weathor interfere.1 with the benefit* May 30, 30. Junel3,15t, June St. 10, June 3, 4, April 17, 18, April 21*, May 3, 4t, light th« hearts of thousands of adrniiera and well- Mul ffll dead Taat niizht when fil'-ason kept rapping NOTABLE AMENDSfBNTS. Horace bad uilack list," was entirely 21* enthusiasm, which, according to tho language of the Casey soya his left wing is in good trim now and to B;ncket. out. At I'Cot tMd is HU offensive term and has the datai are bunched in a miserable way. Said Horace 8t. Loufa...... Sppt. 7h 8», Aon. 1. 29. 24. 23*. 24. Sept. 18, 19, this aflfttn,>ou: 10. Seot. 12,Hf, Sept 3, 4, 5. Aug.30,31f Oct.l2t,13«, Oct. 8, 9, 10. 20. diamond, ta called "ginger," to j>ull out winners, and look out for him thi3 season. * . bcon to much denounced iu the courts, that nit reput- the Phillie*' work will be carefully watched and faith­ LlkvwUe, all the boya are full of ginger to the brim. to use it. Ttie National Agreement "Yes, I was tailed in to alraiRhten out the mixes, but " 15* Sept. 1* 14. ftt.le b xlies ceastt could do nothing nnleeg the committee would consent fully reported to the readers of THE SPORTING LIFE. Sanders aud Sam Titompsou expect to join us ia prut'cri? itfiiorea thu exprt-Bafou, aod simply declares We have rounded Sandy Hook aud have just come Jacksonville. the pluyer who violates its provisions nud is accord­ to a general rearrangement, and this they would not June 3. 4, June 8f, 9*, May 30, 30, June 13, 14. April 21*, April 17, 18, Mar 24,25t, a;ree to. Tim committee hadn't a schfdule agreed 5,0. 10, 11. 31. lot, 16* 22, 23. 19, 20t i26«, 27. up from supper nnd I have jsiat recovered from a long, Schriver is thirsting for gore. 91 til kept him look­ ingly siispuiilc'.i, disciplined or excelled to bo an good, hearty roar of laughter. All the boya reported ing for the boy who rang the "bell buoy" placed to "ir.fliaibltj1* pljtj'ert Thid answers the purpose fully, upon, although Mr. Brush had a good one. So they Jnly 23, 24, Jy.27f, 28*. June If Aug. 2. 3f, June 20, 21, Jnlyl8,20t, Aug. 26, 27, started in and made ouo up in three hours, and they Kanui City.. 25. 29. July 30, 31. 22f, 23* 21* 28. promptly at our first meal and we took our places just mark a shoal, coming out of New York, as long as it ami everj'im* fully undm>t»nd3 iH meaning The As­ as we were coming out around Sandy (look. Every­ could be seen. sociation tht-reiura adopts the agreement wording, and say Walter Hewitt \vta afrnui to make n kick on It, as Aug. 30,31t Sept. 2, 3,4. Autr. 1. Sept. 7t, 8*, Oct. 8, 9, 10. Oct. 12t,13*, Oct. 3, 5t,6* he ia ao bent on getting Ward from New York. We Sept. 1* 8p.l2,13,14t 9 14. one was busy with the really dtlicicus viands which Just tho Fame, Schrlve r has been catching a I eft- eliminates the term "Mack list." this line haa tha reputation of serving, wbeu a large handed pitcher all winter and savs ho can eat Cadoy cluba to "black list'1 a re- are not growling because we didn't get our share of *Sunday. f Saturday The clause authorizing the ptTstmmons. We bare nine Saturdays and form went flying up the compaoioriwity. and I just this summer. Ho certainly is in fine condition. sHVfd player forrtfnsing to sign ft contract was nl.no had time to catch sight of Jimmie Clements' face as Another dinner table fiend has Joined the ranka. H mistake even to have placed it in the New York9 liave July 4 and Labor Dny, wipt-d out. It was but the schoJuIe is such acrude one. We pUy fuurpames lie glided before me, und oh! what a wee-begoue ex* Rlrby goes from soup to raisins according to schedule 1tu> cunstitution. The fttct (hat a reserved player re­ at homo iu sovc-u weeks, then go West and then East, BALTIMORE BULLETIN.' HUB HAPPENINGS. pression U contained. * evory day. fusing to sign can year after year be reserved in addi­ with a break of four game?. Again someclnls (.lay lie w»s quickly followed by German Bill Sehrlver. Mitfhcll ia a very quiet, unassuming fellow. Just tion to the fourteen allowed each club, gives n club Karnie Pleasert With Results An Avail­ Interesting Chat About the League Sched­ Casey and Hal I man, all of whom were more or less tbe kind to be a success, c years, will be discontinued. It wad found to be a July 3, 4 aud 5, we go right to the metropolis aud play Des Moiues A Novel Idea, Etc. ers—Possible Deals, Etc. four games. The club has similar arrangements with BALTIMORE, March S. Editor Srop.Tixs LIFE: BOSTON, March 8. Editor SPORTING LIFE: propose allowing tbo steamship company to make B watches him too close, 'being lo>al to the Queen. Tery embarrassing position for club offlci.xN to be CleTelaml. Now this will work harm, for in case of a meal on us. Kid Gleasou says tie is going to get control of tha place-l in, and hereafter tho president will have sole thrao cut of tour or tour straight, the losing club will An exceedingly and unusually busy week con­ It has always struck me that there is more in­ ball thia year, and then to keep your "weatuer" optia power to select umpires, but they will b^ scheduled at iflf in tho next town. We have $10,1)00 to fines this communication within brief limits. teresting matter to be picked up on tho outside On the Way to the South. on him. Kid Is aln-ndy an old tult. rcbeving the president from aunoy- not draw as heretofore, thus pay out on twelfe games. Mr. Nimick only signed the President Barnie came home from the Columbus 01 a League meeting than goes on inside. It AT SEA, March 2". The day that has been ushered The PliillitV new uniforms are certainly handsome, ancoin the way of appeals to change umpires from ju«t tJ end-the meeting1. Wo will hate to and excel nnythin* wt« have over had betore. Ihera. A provision is made Mint la raso schedule meeting very much pleased with what he says was so at Washington this week. And yet in gives promise of being » beautiful out*. I spent places assigned irmke the best of it. There are sixteen conflicting last evening with Captain Wilder in hit elegant Manager Harry Weight tins his eyo on a new man f none of the substitute umpires are present ftt the pamo dates with Association clubs and we Have three ot were harmonious proceedings. He reports the there was nothing on the outside to what there apartment^ and very agreeably, too. Tho geuial here by the name of Uoaenthal. He is a first baaeman, when the regular nmpiro is absent, a liat of three per- them." schedule adopted without even the usual kicks, usually i?, because while there were half a dozen commander and 1 are old friends and I lott him with and is said to t>o a yiiint. >on3 from tbe ttudien.o shall be furnished, and should fifty. t-pc^kinc of Itosetiihrtl, Cassy hnd a ch*t with him either captain refn«o to accept either of the^e people There were a good many and everything is in shapo tor a progressive ball players around, there are usually regret to retire and dreamed of my but wiih Al Ktach i TOF.D vou so's season and a prosperous year. Washington is a beautiful city when it doesn't and worked oil night trying to steal borne, feeling in to-day, and in the conversation Hosfuthut Kiid that ia the umpire ahull declare tho g*me fort'ei ed to the club my dream taut tho run nonld win ibe championship a game at Kichmond one Jay h.> made two two-hug willing to accept the services. The ntupirea tiro not uttered yesterday miming when it was announced There is a moderately rain all the time, and Walter Hewitt and Hob gere and a "fbiicur" off the opposing pitcher. Phila­ that tho Allegheny police had raided a poker game iu lor the Phillies. required to lake an oath -A office. GOOD BATTERY Lamer are all right, and know how to make life Tue bi>ys are all alive this morning and are forward delphia reporters please note Iho now teim for a liotna \ very important amendment to the constitution was the rear of Morris & Kuehne's billiard room, No. 61 whether it rains or not; but for all run. Kb A.NDIU:WS. Fcv'ent 1 street. "Lucky that other Piitaburg player here that would do fair service in a minor club. worth living listening to Joe Mnlvey'a wit. Joe is the life of the nbniitted by Mr. Hyrne, of Brooklyn, and after a care­ team and his imitatioLs of the different peculiarities ful and clear explanation by him of its meaning and quit running his cock-pit," and "I'm sorry for Bill It is in the Lyston brothers battery. One of that, New York is the place for a meeting of the and Kd's business;" were also heard. Murria is absent them has had sosie experience in a semi-pro­ League. of League players ate very amusing. Mul (-aid this SALT CITY SAVINGS. effect, i$ was unanimously adopted. The amendment morning that be totibd Schriver in his room trying to reads; in Mt. Clements, and Kuchrio had to give bail fora fessional club, Thoy hove for years been serv­ I'm just back, and don't know a thing of hearing next week on a charge of keeping a gambling flab up, with a loug button book, a sausage ho had Two Determined Kickers—Two More Men "On or before the 5th day of October in each year, ing in amateur teams in and about tbe city, and what has happened here for a week, but I don't eaten fur supper. arh club member of the Association shall furnish the house. Killy deutes that the hocse hud any rake-off, are Tery biguly tbonnfet of and commended by 1 re­ He-Engaged—A Capable College Train, ami says thitit was n friendly game. He was a spec­ suppose anything has happened. The music Just passed the steam tug Protection, of Philadel­ Kto. president a reserve list of players, not exceediug four­ sident Baruie and ox-Manogar Henderson. The battery had alt been in tbe Arlington at Washington. I said phia, aud Captain Wilder has ju-st informed tua that teen in mini her. then unrler contract with it, and of tator, having never handled a card for money in his nmkea a formidable appearance, the members SYRACUSE, N. Y., March 7. Editor SronirNd life. It in hinted, however, that Billy blames Ed for there was more music on the ou'aide of the meeting we are about 15 miles below Cape May. We expect such players heretoioro reserved in any prior list, as being 5 feet 10J^ inches and 5 feet 10 inches t:uin JDsWe. to reach Port Koyal. S. C., about Monday at 2 p. M , LIFK; The Syracuse team will report at Brook­ authorized by the National Agreement of professional allowing the friendly game to go on, always reasoning tall respectively, and weighing 190 and 174 that it would queer their biiginets. Let's see what the higheads I don't mean swelled and will have a chance to visit tlie cok-bruted Live lyn April IU. Wright and Murphy, the only bust; ball club?, who have refused to contract with ir, ponnds. Ttie buninew end John M. Lyaton is a heads bnt the braiuy heads af the ba se bull world did Oak Grove, situated tnere, and stretch our legs. and of all I's ineligible plavers and OD tho 20th day of Chief of.Police Kischtor says he Las a good cise. clerk Iu the Post Office liore, ami can M communi­ ]^.>crved players who have not signed a contract He gave notice in the newspapers some weeks ago that wliile iu flosaion. Secretary Young's report eays they Schriver has been'Mead to the world ' to-day, Ihe October each yenr, or within ten days thereafter, the cated with at that address. Tho brothers say that result ot list night's soa sickness, but when Mulvey, with Manager Chapman, will probably not re­ prebiJent of tlii* Association shall sen 1 written notice he would allow no games to run, aud if the accused they are willing lo play Ihe season of '89 without acce; tt-d two reports (Arbitration Committee nnd com­ had a tip that they would not be molested it WAS a mittee to revise constitution); voted to hear lawyer sighting a small schooner off our ttarbcard bow, inno­ port at that time; at lca.urs and a half. The seven hours strong German proclivities. The schouner proved to reasons. Tbo salary question can undoubtedly after be elfCtod. They have heretofore been selected A friend from Madison county. New York, who were eaten up in adopting the schedule, tho remaining be one of t!;e numerous lumber coasters of this shore, by resolution. The president may fill vacancies in player, a big winner, was given time to cash in his has lalcly viiited thisciiy, is enthusiastic over Hardie be arranged with him, fcftit the cause of his great chip*, and his stock of red, white aad blm~s were hall hour in the other matters. aud we soon turned our attention to handling tbo ball desire to Ion re Syracuse is well known to tho di­ the- Ixard of directors and in the ilifferuut committees. Kicliardsoa aa a little. Gleia^n and 1 hud an hour's fun \viih tho A new clause provide* that any player expelled by worth $43, they say. This was a ruse of the police to SCHEDULE tiROWLS. rectors and his personal trionds bere. An offer haa A MIOHTY NIUROD. There are two things I have noticed about schedule sphere, the Mallory prople having very kindly filled the Association can appeal his case to tho board of di­ strengthen tuMr case. All of the players put up $15 Hnrdis nnd his wife are wintering in Utica, and lit'en received for his release, but tho figure is so for their appearance. Four appeared, and were lined meeting*. Some club will find its schedule al! wrong up a place ou the »paeions deck for th;s purpose. ridiculously email thut no attention bas rectors. The disaffected jiUyer, by paying $200 to de­ Hardie ofton visits Madioon counly on gunning trips, Tue b'oys have been chatting away for an hour on fray expenses, Can, if he dedires, have hid case heard at ^3 and costs each. The others forfeited. Tho affair is and will never accept it. That's the first thing. How been paid to it. Coo Murphy the cojiiuft accompanied sometimes by his father-in-law. Tbe often now tlii* club tull scratch undclmnjie, each time < i.ce. to be regretted, for Morris and Kuehne were doing n iwi,lui,l» ,,f the county hnrdlr Kiew._ttier« w«j *~J season nil! rantc as oae of (be greatest Auotlier amendment proTides that th*»- Athletic good rrtwfness. Agnto, If tho police make out a go-M making some'me t-lse kick, until finally the schedule twirlers Iu the hu *(!>&« 9. His perfect com­ game in their vicinity until Hurdle appeared almost i* signed almost as it was presented by the committee. i ,ub ehall be governed in its prices of admUsioa BO as case, it will go to court aud, as one can't tell what a weekly aud bagged 'never less than half A dozen mand of tho ball coupled with speed and all that noes to conform tu the admission prices of other clubs. jury will do, a verdict against the boys may be brought PiUsburg was exactly in that position this year. After to itiftko up Ihd pitcher will be a ntrong combination. partridges, and ou one occasion thirteen. some minor inistitkes had been ,1xcd President Nimick A provision is made for ladies' day, which shall not in. Manager Phillips said this afternoon that the club Jirinnle Macnllar has not yet settled his affairs Murphy also ranks welt us a Imtfimun and ba?c-run- wouldn't interfere unless there was danger of a and Horace Phillips flat over iu a corner figur­ better luck than iormerly either one will find the nor, aud his anxiety to wia Rtitnea cauie* him t> for­ be a Sunday or holiday, and ihat home clubs shall not with Deb MoinoH. Mac tuinks he has not been treated Phillies hurder to beat than ever. Iu connection with pay a percentage tor their admission. serious outcome. ing, and figuring, aad figuring. Jiui Hart t- sinuin? of Bishop, fVll onto Cou Mur­ a siDiilar one, to the League classification scheme. are, the give-out the season ii well upon him, and he is still at sea and They had been doct.>riDS it since 4 o'clock, with ex­ formed . phy's shoulders, aud most nobly did he hold up lit* The committee merely repoited that after a full dis­ no action was taken on the cases, will 1mvo to bo no immediate prcspects of a sale harbor. These un­ ception of an hour for dinner, and the schedule as it I do not wonder the Spalding combination would be Detroit put in its resignation and end. With the signing of Wn«ht aud Murphy the) cussion of the matter it w»s deemed inadvisable to sub­ swallowed. Ha<1 certainties do much to unhinge a player. There is stands to-day has not been changed in ten pUcea from lost without Fogarty. By reports of their doiuus, one champion Syracuse team will have a "big pay" aa to mit a final report at this time. Al! tbe clubs of the turned the recalcitrants over to the League, Pittsburg enough sympathy between the mental and physical the one presented by tho committee. Boa tun kicked a can easily see "Fog" ia too life of the party. I had a where the championship will land thj coining so»«on. A88C Nation had about completed their arFaneemeuts would at once have claimed both of tho men. It ia mind ami matter to make such uncertainties and an- bit for A cjaturdujr game witti Chicago and got one. long aad interesting letter from him from on board the up the papers one day aud fee the Centre fielder Wiight Is nlso a vory "necessary evil" for ihe ensuing season, and the Adoption of a plun now amnsinu to pick noyancea retard the condition of a player, and it Theu the League gave Boston and Wiishin^ton per­ German steamer Sailer, mailed nt Port Said, under to the homo team. Probably there is no belter or would have uo immediate effect. Tbe League scheme squib that Deacon White and Jack Kuwe may yet play would lie well to avoid it as much as posiible. Mac is mission to play one of their gaiiifs scheduled for date of Jan. 17, in which he praised Wood'a fine bat­ next day read ao official statement from stronger man in the base bftll profession to "lead off11 wae, of course, a posit I TO innovation, and, to a certain here, and the lo tine condition, but he appears woiriej and nar­ Washington in Boston. It will bo played on Bunker ting and gfneral all-around work, aud also speaks of at the bat than "Ranty" Wrijjht. It Is almost u iluad extent, us ynt an experiment. Little so fur h.id been President James White and Vice President John Ho we, rated, and if Dea Moines wants his beat services, Hill l>ay morning and Washington will get 50 per his own continued fine work. I use tliia bit of nowt, certainty that when tliegittnt Michlgauder strides to accomplished to show its merits or demerits, and as of the Buffalo Club, that they do not intend to play something definite should be dooe without delay. cent, of Ihe receipts. The change was made because coming as it did direct, feeling sure it will greatly the plate with hi* half-ton "log" in bis bunds something mnch might be pained by waiting to see the result of ball in the League. A layuiau, in general conversation, lately ftprung the Senators were scheduled to play in Washington interest the admirers of the Phillies. We miss both pleai-aat is Kk Boa tori to open his grounds feature. Manager Truueue, who has been laid up dur­ firet grievance was OB account of tne "Memorial mnn be given a chance? and assigned tils own team to begin the season here. not think a desrriptiou of the two new men, Kirby LIFE: Your Galveston correspondent, J. C. N., and Mitcnell. will be out of place, as they are both ing the winter with typhoid t'uver. ID out again and Day1' as.-icnmeiih, but \\heu it wag shown that Diook- Decker's attorney says he has thousands of people Then wo have in store a great treat tar Decoration Improving rapidly. who will bwear that Decker wa? a gr.od umpire. Oh! is taking more than a fatherly interest in the quits likely to figure prominently in the work of the lyn and the Athletics were compelled to Day. "Old man AUMJ" and his aggregation, which NOTE9. meet strong attractions with counter attrac­ " Just think of it. Came over the B. and 0. R. H. make-up of our nine this season, and in kit plays ball in fourteen different language*, will do two Philliea during the coming season. John G. Mitchell from Washington last night and for the first time In Is twenty years of a^e, stands Cft. 2iu. in his stockings The little squib that ia going the rounds In regard tions and a few other p.iinta explained all latest communication he points out with child- turns for us. Washington and Indianapolis wilt do to Joe Battln'u alleged remark In n-fert>nct> to Ollla opposition wna withdrawn and the nchedute nnani- ten years I wasn't sick," said Manager Phillips this well enough for attraction* on the oilier holidays. and weighs 170 pounds. Ho hiia not had a vory afterotfon. "The B. and 0. is getting better. They like simplicity our glaring weakness in the boS, varied experience in the profession, but gives most Beard is causing merriment here. Everybody knows ntously arlnptc-d. Mr. Byrne, of the committee, had President Soden told me in Washington that he thould that Joe and Oilio are now, and aiw.iya'lmve been, fast wisely ft-rtified himself immedintfly after the animal don't shake you as much as they used to. They're fixing and speaks disparagingly of our twirlera in tb« have liked Chicago or Pitisburg for tho Fourth of July, excellent promise of proving a valuable find for Harry up the road all along." This will bo good news for will Wright. Ho Itegan hi* professional career in Port-­ friends. meeting, by req^l6^ting all the clubs to give him mem­ following mode. Of Weikart he says: "He but ho thought Boston drew its share of tho big prizes Syracuse would be most heartily pleased to (tee tha oranda of their gf ncriil wishes regarding dates, that Is, many a ballplayer. be an easy mark for the batters, who will make in the schedule lottery, laud, Me., in 1S88, and did excellent woik for that team. lit; went from there to Salem, Mass., where he proposed New York State Lea^un a tmcco&s. Among as to avoiding conflict with prominent racing days, etc., Jim Hart worked the old gag here. "Yon aro get­ POSSIBLE DEALS. ting fat," is what he told every base ball reporter, and mince pie of hia delivery, as they did last sea­ did even better work than in Portland, and whore the local semi-profe*>iiimals who would rn.tko strouj when ch:h* desired to be at home and when away from our Louisville twirler, h« It wouldn't do for mo to tell alt the gossip of the men for any of tlfo loams of thttt Louuuo aro Glensou, home. When some protests were made therefore as to tho gang responded thnsly: "Jumos A.. Hart, thb son." Of Gagen, Harry Wrigftt'a attention was called to him and be outside, because you will find that all in my good was secured by the Philadelphia manager. catcher; Oakes, loft liolder. and Coakley, tbirU base- some "f the dates he was prepared to show that to genial James, was in town to-day." quotes: "He is of unknown calibre, and, like friend Laroer's acrted, but one or two things may go. Manager Phillips uud Manager Bennett, of the Hotel John J. Kirby is twenty-three years old, 6ft. 8in. man. comply with tho requests made by the club it was other amateurs, may be more of an experiment The Idea of Jiff Whitney coming hack into the Boston Catcher Mose Walker i.i a very urdent admirer of necessary to locate it at this or that place so as to keep Arlington, Washington, are ihe best of friend*, and than a success in the box". Of Erickson, our local tall, weighs 105 pounds, and is very wiry and closely told again never occurred to me until be begun to loom built, tin played first as a professional in Lima, 0., in "(ientle Willio" Murphy, and considers him one of tha all < lubH moving or at work. when Bennett told Horace some weeks ago that he left-handed pitcher, he soliloquizes that "he will bo up as a possible Boston twirler nguin. There are two would make room for hiai during inauguration week tho Tri-Stato League in 1868, and attracted the gen- best fielders aud butters -in tho country. Murphy ia After the adoption of the schedule the meeting ad- pudding for the League batters, who will kill him at ways by which ha mav reach here a^ain. The shortest said to have entirely reformed. Horace did not worry a hit. On arriving at the houso sight." In his criticism of onr twirlers, J. C. N., liko oral attention of the major league clubs by fine all- Jjurtied nine die. line Is straight from Washington to Boston. Waller round wurk. He had a ba'ting average of .3(39 in 88 Tho presj) of neighboring towns and cities «re anying last week Horace was given one of the best rooms in other great men, is ant to make mistakes at times, Howitt bas offered to swap Whitney for Billy Sowde'rs, NOTES OF THE IfESTlXO. the house a room which a Senator had just vacated. games, aaU succeeded to rolling up .8(J5 as a fielder, many pleasxnt things about Manager Chapman and aud he will find to his error when the season opens and w very anxious to do it. When the proposition bin Star combination. The Scorers' League did not bold a meeting at Col- No voucher goes with the latter; anyway, Horace was that the ones be took for novices are full-fle.lged vet­ plaving third base. He excels therefore in the three nmtitts, as was intended, hut next I-ecember, in New was made Mr. Conant said at once he didu't want to do depWtmeLta of base ball, and can safely be counted a The grout HX-btar short stop Oilie Beard will leava iu the room. erans, who will make monkeys of those terrible it. Mr. Billings rather favored it and President Sodeu York Cily, there will be a great attendance o£ members Jimmy GalvIn lives on Manhattan street, Allegheny, valuable man. for Cincinnati early n«xt week. pitcher-demoralizing batsmen of tbe Isle. And, by is non-ccmmitlal. The other route for "Big Jim" lo The "Star trio" of pitchers A Idrich, Bishop and ml H good meeting wilt he held. now. The little Galvins are we'll. Tbey haven't com­ tbo way, what is Galvcston doing? A mouth ago she The Di',-8t prominent hase ball men, apart from the take is by way of Indiannp»lis, but this has a Sowdera Doing Norfolk. Murphy. "Watcn 'em." _____ 0. Will*. menced training as yet. hud a team signed; to-day she has only one player it ring also. President Hewitt haa offered to exchange df-lepKifH, were: "KdiUr" Jimmy WillmnjS, Manager Weeks ago the writer was tempted to say that either secured, and that is Jack Won'.z. A month ago J. C. MONDAY, March 4 At last it baa stopped raining Preai- Whitney for Hoaly, "the Egyptian wonder." At the and Old Sol haa consented to amilo kindly on us. The THE MILLENNIUM PLAN. Btirlinibcrwv, Umpin-a Ba'ierand McDerinjtt, Harry Wriglvt or Horace Phillips would have to be N. lauted that wo had a team on paper, when in real­ name time the Ho-jsiers would like Billy Sowders, and «lent MrOermith. nt the Trl-State League, and Larry ctillei in to straighten out the schedule. Phillips was ity we bad a team complete, with advance money injurv to the steamer's shaft coupling is not-ft bad one, 0'P«'«, of Pliilftilelphla. Frank Bancroft has proposed to Boston that if he gets only it chanced to occur at iv place very awkward to Commendation For It From an Observant called upon, it suems. ' Hero aro two as fine schedule- paid to all we nail secured. Galveston is "low this Wbitney for Healy he niigfit then give Whitney for Thf vi-.ting ue«>paper delegation consisted of Ren makers aa exist in Ihe base ball world. year too slow to boast of being one of the b»st hall get at to repair aud, iu addition to this, several huge Reader. They Sowders. In all probability Whifney will not pitch in pieces of iron have to bo lifted, and BO the work goes Mulf'-nl, Harry Wi-hiou and Ban Johnson only. Quinn reports in Baltimore on the 15th. towns in the.State. Why, we laiaed enough money in Washington, Mr. Uowitt is very anxious to let him go. NEW ORLEANS, March 3. Editor SPOJITIMO Mere lo kdl after by Frank Arnold and Ed Rife, the George Smith, the well-known sprinter, has no in­ a day lurough the aid of generous mortals to pay our on very, slowly. We hope to leave to-night, however. LIFK: The club owners, magnates and other tv><> 1lc- money for his release." ball player, as also does Mitchell. We will aoun be, chance to atand on tho a:ime level in securing ia strong On Sunday last John M. AVanl cabled the big five Sunday, Rogers, "Erickson, Joyce however, where a correct opinion can be formed of playois as a wiahhy club hat will we see our Na­ ablv iiifnDM that Columbus will be compelled to pay Closkey comprising the group. This is Jim Hart's opinion of the League race this th" S-".l»'( (,T Johnson. New York World from Paris thit he would not When Mac is not playing Joyce will be ciptaio, as year:. "I don't think ihe Chicagos are in it this year. thfir work. tional game prosper, and the public interest arouac.l to A-- a special favor lo Columbus the club was sched- go to London with* tho Spalding tourists, but They are sure to be a little weak behind tbe bat. Do All ihe boye, including Harry Wright and the purser such a pitch n» to warrant business men investing Joyce uuderstonds fully all tlie intricacies of the game a large church fair la*t even­ tha «1< d 11 opr-ri the eeafton at Baltimore. would ?ail at once for New York. Since then and no better man could be selected iu debating points you know wbj Aneon has been catching ou the trip and the captain, attended cupital whern U'*1)' aro w°w loth to do it. And in VDJI ilf|- Ahe offerwl Lyons, the centre fielder, to around the world? Simply because Daly cannot throw. ing by special Invitation. We had a good time, and Millennium Pl-iri nlone s'lall we see the intf re-st iu our nothing had been heard from him, and it was with an umpire or governing men on tne field than it, wo nave piomised to play Columbus, but that club bad uo place for him. He Joyce. CAASI. Tli^re is something the matter with bis arm. Boston if the wtntl'or will allow great aport reach that height which it so justly deserves. thin it'iiilorfd him to (jonisvillc as a gift, rather than supposed that he was on hi? way home and ought io win llio championship. It depends on tho a benefit game for a new "hoapiUl fur tbe sick," being Then will we fnvo Ie».g'iei composed of clubs of equal ei- 1'im jrt» out of the A^aociation. would reach New Y'ork early this week. On A \Tcll-Known Ball Firm. captain.'* * e'-*cted here now. playing strength, And Isold the Interest of the public r" A[ii>Mgtlie players present nt the hotel were Geo. Thursday, however, it apueared that he had not The well-known ball manufacturer*, J. D. Shibe & What is Ward coming home for* MLQWUUP. 1 had liopea to have chronicled, our safe arrival in thoir contests till tho liwt series of *he seaso­ WcVt-y. Con ytroth-rs, Milt West, Jimmy Peoplea, sailed after all, as he cabled as follows: Co., 223 North Eighth street, Philadelphia, arc as con­ Jacksonville in thia letter, bnt fate seems against us ns now, alter tho first two mont*""' ,1. """ *n' Bob Clarke, Larry Tuitchell and Martiu Duke. Another Coining to the Front. as we have been defaycd much loneer than at first so far in the ro.r .» .;; ;,, ,, ,l, e -"o^.t lo'e 1^J "PARIS, March 7. If the opening game between the fident as anybody in the trade that the season is going expected. All the boya are well aud lull of life and Chicago and Ail-American base ball teams in Loudon tu be about the best over witnessed for base hall and The well-known professional etioemakor, Andrew menl- _^« m Conclusion let me Ray that ourj A Thriving Seml-Professional Club. takes place nest Wednesday I may decide ro remain general sports, and in this belief this long-eslablislied GrafT, of No. 281 Court street, Brooklyn, has remodelled spirits. nnro In the future success of hase b;»ll lies in aj and reliable firm avails itself largely of TUB SPOBXING hi* shoes and now manufactures H mammoth quantity THE SPORTING LIKE Millennium Plan in its of Mm.Ku's KAi.t.x, Jla^., March 8. Editor SPOKTINQ with the parly and play there, leaving for home Thurs­ The First Game. IJIFE: Dane ball ia booming here, and we look forward day, It is settled that we shall play here to-mo'.row LIFE'S advertising sonce. Shihe's balls have a reputa­ of running, jumpmir, base ball, foot ball, lawn tennis, and not until then will the "era of good feell for tho mwt aucceflsful s*a^on ainco Ihe club was ur- aud In llmto! Saturday, but the future dates areuncer- tion acquired by years of work in this particular busi- bicycle, hunting and ehootini; boots, which aro beiuu At Norfolk, March G, the flr%t practice gnmo of our base ball circles be enjoyed. yani/,ed. Manager Stock\vell JHIS thus far signed taiu. In reply to jcurcablegram askingagain if I in­ uej, and ihe claims they make for the article they endorsed by all the champion* wnt> wow'r Ibein as Southern trip took place »'. GyiiiutuiuDi Park wiih the Pardon me, Mr. Editor, ID troapassing on you O'Rnurk/vof UiHt year's SaK-ni and buffalo teame, and tend to go to Washington, I can say nothing definite. umnnfiicture are not In the least exaggerated. Htill, among the'best ever mad?, being light, durable, and Norfolk Club, lit cider to give ail our pitchers a pro- able time, but too much cannot be aaid in i Flack, of ilic- Denver, \. H , Club for catchers; Barney, In all probability 1 thill arrive at no ilecieion until that got>a without saying, as the Shibo balls b&ve equal to tho beat in the market. Endorsements flow prrt-o'.Hl 8li-;« of tf.e wor*, Harry Wright allowed tbe your "Plan" and the quicker it is given a fair ami ol Provideuce, formerly of lb« I!n!-tou Blues, for aome time alter my arrival home. been L>n tho market too long for the public not to iu upon Grnff from every quarter aud hi ia conse­ Norf-.'lk team A bdittry *nd instructed them to pitch trial, the quicker its strong points will be u ^iUhrr; li.-->t baieu,nu, U^uaiffiu, furmcrt/ ut the JVUN tf OMGOMEBY WAftV know how excellent they ar*. quently happy. easily, su aa uot to atralu ihemaelved. Tu« commiUoe by all. Ree^ctfully vouw, JAMES E. J 6 THE SPORTIISTQ LIFE. March 13.

by the professional club teams of the Professional Na the piny era can practice at the ball p*rk. In Tfew of men, by Charlw E. Klii?e, June 2. fi:51; threo mil* (tonal Asaoc'ation from 1871 to 1875; of the Xattoaal PHILADELPHIA POINTERS. this fact It would bo a good idea to get all of the men bicycle New York Divisicn, hy Will Winille, Septem­ BASE_BALL. League teams from Is76 to 1888, arjd the American here tts soon M poetlble. None of the other players ber 6, 0:27; Hve mi Ie bicjc'e California Division,by Asacciotion teams from ltiS2 to 18SS. Just think ol have been heard of since the contracts were Bent out. WHEELING. The Schedule Analyzed—Effect of (the Many F. I). Elwftll, July 4, !G;5tJ; ten mile bicycle New the thoimncls of milet these teams have traveled Conflicts oil the Local Clubs — Seward PLEASED WITH THB SCHEDULE. York Division, by \Vill \\indlt1, September 4 31:37; on railroads and on within tlieee several period Everybody here seems to Le well pleased with the one mile tricycle Maryland Division, by II. L. Kinps- the less of a single life by Signed Current Local Xews and Gossip. CHADWICK'S CHAT. Bteamboatu, and all without arrangement of the League schedule, t»nd certainly no CYCLING COMMENT. land, June 10, 3:02, and five mile tricycle New York an accident while traveling during the whole eighteen PHILADELPHIA, Saturday, March 9. So far The Coming Championship Campaign—The one shouU complain. The Hooaleis were well taken Division, hy W. E. Crlsf, September 5."2I:47. years, during which time jo irneys have been taken ns Philadelphia is concerned, the work of tho care of, indeed. DeccMtimDay in New York, Labor The Recent General Assembly—An Echo the Atlantic coatt to Kccent empires' Meeting—Some Note­ Iron: M.tloe to Texai and from and io Boston and with the PblladMphiA team here on From the South—A. Sample of the Oiie- Atlantic has been crossed schedule committees of the Association Hay worthy Interpretations — The I*uck of the Pacific tlo^e. Even the July 4t!i is quite as much as President bru&h or any­ Man Power—Pennsylvania's HoaU Book, by 4he ball players with immunitv. And to cap the League cannot be said to have been well done. BILLIARDS. Traveling I*hiyers—The New York Recep­ Notwithstanding the fact thut both committees one eke could have deelrei*. "Mr. Brueh will be at Ktc. climax our great tourist party, which left Chicago on home to-rrght, atd I exp>ct to *e« him clothed in tion to SpaUUng, Etc. Oct. 20 last, have reachtd I'aris in entire eafety after had pledged themselves to arrange a schedule PHILADELPHII, SsturJay March 9. Editor NEW YORK, March 6. Editor SPORTING LIFK: BiniUs when ho reaches IndianapolK No information CHICAGO circumnavigating tbe globe almost. Theeaiferaj; with few if any conflicting dates in this tho only has been recelvtd iu repaid to the Getzeiu deal, but It SPORTING LIFE: "Bi," in The H*/b, a prominent young semi-professional of lower vested in our officials. Take Louisiana, present fcason, no matter where played, would esting question soon to be asked is, "What is the Louisville, !0 in th'o city visiting friends. Mr. Krb is with its cne vote, for instance. We all know that a The reception commit'ee who are arranging for the visiting clubs who come here and play under fair propoitiou of OUT membership takes lltila <.r no be just whut is most needed to stimulate tho outlook fur the championship contests for 1SS9?" banquet to the tourists to be given in this city early in in ihe Louisville post-office, bnt expects to retire on ac­ the percentage system, and that at the lowest count of a change that has recently t«kon place, and interest in these uia:ters, but those of ua who Jo have business, and the good effect would be felt for a I tlo net mean in regard to the ultimate issue of April, were very fortunate in securing the valuable not tno slightest voice ia tbe selection of ibe national servlcfsof Mr. A. G. Mllh as their chairman, lie ia estimate each of the local clubs will be out at is keeping his eye open for a go.nl soil place to fall long time to come in billiard ceotres generally. the several pennant race?, but as to the public for the season, as it is fair to state when the crisis comes. He has some prospects of going olIidaK Our chief consul has soul hU proxy to ft I imagine, however, that it will be some tituo a gentleman of just such executive-ability as the com­ least $10,000 Luscomh man and Louisiana's vo;e will go lo interest, likely to be aroused and the patron.igo mittee wanted one who could evolve order or.t ol that where the}7 would average 5,000 people to to Charleston. before any contests between these experts are to bo bestowed. It seems to mo that no foason Tbe boyd already here are ge'tinc into flte shape. that gentleman; and ytt by actual injuiry i chaos, if it wero uccea*ary. He will net as chairman a game they will have to divide this attendance know that Mr. Jesvjp ia the choice ot almost every made. SU)?3on'd last proposition is only a feeler, for years pnst has looked so premising1, in this t»t the I'anquot, and iip.m him will devolve tlie difficult Seery loo'Us like a blooded racer, and-Schoeneck has to between themselves when both are home. It is be chft-.md lo keep him from working hiuvelf to death. member with whom 1 have conversed, aud, to tell the and, like hi? other a few days earlier for $501% respect, as the approaching one of 1S80. The d'lty of arranging Iho toasts and in selecting those truth, 1 believe with Hcdga^u himself, and his giving who are to respond to them. His experience in tlie also necdlees to say thut, inasmuch, a* the one associa­ Boyle, too, is in splendid form. A. G. OVENS. is not meant for acceptance. Slo^on knew it unusual interest t:iken in the round-the-world tion i>i*i)3 in the West and ilia other in the East, A nis voto t) Luscouib is puroly from policy, net choice. would not be when he made the game tiOO points Chamber of Commerce at their annual banquet* comes Now, is this either just or right to tbe rank and tile? trip of the Spalding tourist?, which will cul- into valuable play fir this nn won ted and eventful r,c- schedule could easily have beeu made up which wuiild have given PliiUdulphiii but one conflicting date I say no. IB one man competent to speak f*.r a hun­ at fourteen-inch balk-line. This H no test of iiriunte in April on their return home, and the cftsion. No better selection could havo bet-n. made NEW YORK NEWS. dred in mutters of this sort? 1 dure Btty Louisiana's ski!!, as Slosson Knows. Just why he did not author of the National Agreement. Decoration Day and that would not have hurt any­ new direction given to the League pennant race than that of the body, at ou that day lot!i Riouiuls will bo filled to case is but a j arallel with other State?, and f^r ono 1 propose to ihtowdice for $1,000 a side U not qnita by the success of the Xew York Club in winning overflowing anyhow. This, however, ia the only ex- Tho Giants IVill Remain at the Polo claim he is not, aud surety the sentiment of the gen­ clear, Aa to hii proposition to \ l-.y blacksmith bil­ John Ward in his !aet loiter describes how (he Aus­ eral membership is entitled IOBOUIB consideration. We liards, oi cushion c^ronis, at which g*me be in of tho the championship, will combine to give an im­ tralians line tht ir public p:irks, u >t R.* our Cent al Park ceptiun in which boih clubs can be home on the eume Grounds—The Association Mileage Plums petus to the Epring campaign such as it has date and not suffer any financial loss. and Jumps—The Indians Rejuvenated ore entitled to u vote or some §ay in these matters. opinion that he excels, he made the game sufficiently Cuujuiissiontr do, tut wisely for the public good. II Don't you think so, Mr. Editor? It looks t*> me HB it, -long in all essential respects louder, in fait, than the never before had. Then, too, two or throe of THE CONFLICTING DATES. Manhattan Cocktails. BO long as the present method isptirsiud, 'rings'aud foiittt-en-iuch Riimo would be were the Ci'Uie-ta tu bo the cxliitiiduu series of couiesia arranged for April "I win much impressed by the Australian parks and Both schedules aro poorly arranged so far a? Phila­ NEW YORK, March 8. Editor SPOUTINO 'combines' will continue to 'rule tbo iood?»ml every­ 1/iCO I'oluts \Vt-re Schacftr to accept of Sivissoti'* vill bo more tbau ordinarily interesting, especially gardens and public domain. Theie nre not placed un­ delphia ia concen eil. Tha Athlttiee did well in get- LIFE: The Polo Grounds case seems to have thing else. 1 think, if the League is to fciodet atter proposition. S:b;iefi-r would h;ive tu bo absent 1Vo:it der a filass c-\fot as nn over-careful motlier dier-oats o thui of the New York aud lirooklyn clubs, anil ihb tiiig the C ncinuat:s for Decoiattm D«y wnd the been virtually settled. Thing*, however, are not the United States Constitution, that Hs,tt*nU bu car­ bi-i busine,-fl for moro th«n n iiionih during the busiest )Jittsbur^ am] Sr. Luuis, net to mention tbe I'hiifuUI- her child'* Christum.-* t .ys. The public ia t'rre to come ri:illies can fin J n . fault with the Pitfeburga. Neither ried out still further and elections ho fcehi in each season of the y?ar, which fact alone should, in till ju jifoia and Athletics and peihaps tho Now Yuik Hud nnd KO, to stroll about tbe patln <>r play ou the green club, however, secure d a prize for tUo Fourth of July always what they seem, and this may also bo State, ami relegate the board of oRi.ers into a mere t ice and fuir play, be tutncient to \ ivvent i something like a from pluyrng. No oue waa better awar« of this luct the customary gate-money exhibition class of spring off the grnfw' is a wa>niitg never teeu. Anil go, on a Indianapolis and by thut time the Louisville* will be many ruuiors flying around, I still think that fair deal." than Slusson. games. Saturday afternoon, which is a half-holiday hen out of the race aod the Athletics will not have many our champions will be at the old stand again Svliitttfer has declared time and ntrain, both fn pnhlio hundreds of men an-1 boys may teseBn on tbe public hundreds to app: aud them in wiping up the grouiula The Louisiana vote is only a sample of many »nd through the press of tbe country, that he would ground* playing »t foot ball und cricket and tennis, with their rivals on Kentucky «oil. No schedule this year. Now that John B. Day has changed others. Proxies are given for policy fftke, per­ never ncain (Jay a match altu^ltiou caroms ii ho could building up Ihe brawn and muscle ot the country." could have been formulated that will hurt tho two his mind and gone back South, instead of return­ haps because the delegate w:is appointed to bis possibly ovoU doing so. Aa he is now rn.ire^oiivinefd, local clul>9 more than the unfl that wa* adop'ed I ing to New York, as he originally intended, office by or through the influence of the one who than ever lliat cn-bion carncn bns l-e^fi tho Ki'fHtedC. There is a peculiar fo^ure of the encouragement w*ek. It is a GcUnlule that will pbiy havoc witu the tlut belief is atill further strengthened. The situation asks the privilege of voting fur him or he may detriment to professional billiards in this country; be­ meeting va* h*-ld at the request, of air. Byrne, who given to athletic epoits in An-fialia, which Ward re­ tiuanccj of the two home clubs, aud their lois will at present is, I think. About like this: Tho Polo lieving thjg, aa he dees, why eh* u d he give it a new was desirous tbut the new corps of A>socintiDu umpires fers to as follows. Ho ta>s that ''iu providing for have tj be shared by the otbercluba who,un'.ler t'je Grounds case WHS tj have CUUIH up before the City want a position on a committee, though why U'OSL- of life, as would be tbu cube in the event of a con­ sii< uUI arrive at a perfect uixieretnmtiirg 0,1 tu the outdoor athletics euh city hus iU inclosed oval, A perceutAge system, are made co-partner* to them. Fathers lait week, but our Common Council, like our under the sun he would want it is eomethlnc I test nt that atyle ot ^aine? curnct meaning of the Lowly-re%ised rode of playing grant from the government to au association of re­ The conflicting dates in this city aro appended: Legislature, took a recets for ten days, consequently cannot understand, for there is nothing in any Hot!) the rre?s an 1 hia friei^is (f Ibis city etr^nfily rnlcy,a* oflkiatly interpreted by tbe joint ruirs c m- sponsible person*, wlio agree to make the improve­ May 30, A. M. an.i p. M., At'iletic vs. Cincinnati am: their next meeting will not be held until next Mon­ position in the League except work aud a little advise him (o ignore, a» it is not made iu goo-1 f,t hit«l both been called upon to officially,define sundry only 3,500,000 j opnlatinu, still leads the world in out­ phia vs. NHW Yo:k; July 23, Athletic vs. Cincinnati until laie in October, aa I have been informed the con­ tion of the membership in his State take no'in­ knowingly innko an nnftir proposition. Match-mak­ door siort*?" I uon't think this plan would work ad- nil a of the co'le, and they had Loth guile over nn ex­ and Philadelphia vs. Boston; July 27, Athletic va tract for grading, etc., wl.l be let out to take effect ou terest in these matters; this is true of every ing »t biUiards, however, is new to him, and it H tlio planatory sjpendix which he bad been woiking (-n, vant&geuusly in America. Kansas City and Philadelphia vj. Bosron; September '2. October 15. If this is done, thtu the fences and free iniprcBsion of bia friends hero thut when he gafs ihe and Ihtiefoie bud mutually discussed every doubtul 3 and 4, Athletic vs. Kansas City and Philadelphia T? seats will be put up agiin aud all will be eereue. Aa State division only instead of a "fair proportion" nntniriiefts of Slusain's proposition to Schacfer he will point. Up to date of John's letter no fays "Not a word bas Ohlra-zn; Septombcr 7.;Athletic vs. LouUviMoand Phila­ lor permanent new grout,dj, that ia as far from boing it is a large majority, and what rs true of the have it so modified that the two groit pluyere uf iho reached us by mail since we left, uea-ly tlnee month* delphia vf. Cleveland; September 9, AthleiioTs. Louid- fixed up as it was six men ha a^o. membership at large is true al^o of tbe delegates, woild nixy he able to come together in what may he ftfio, and none can n'ach n* fur three weeks yer.' ville and Philadelphia v^. Pittahurg; Sep:ember I 1.} au-l THE BROOKLYN CLUB. tuauy uf them don't know and don't care what iiues- actual I cats tf fheir respective skill. With a view to Imagine such a condition of things among a paity o 14, Athl«tic vs. St. FjuiiU aud Philadelphia vs- luilinu- luna como up for diacussiou at the board meetings and this end Schaefer will almndou his detertninatinti nut ''Yanks'' used to leading every morning at lirenkf.tsi apolis; Sept oibor 19, Athletic v^. Brooklyu aud Phila­ Any news from the headquarters of the Brooklyn in fact never at lend any of tho nje«r tings. When to play cushion-caroms and will RO to Now York to news from all pans of the civilized world. Three delphia vs. New York. Club has alai been scarce of lute. President Bvrno aske>l for their proxies they hand them over withrut 11 play S'os-ion at huth style-i of K^nie, Tiz., one 3.(MJJ got back from the Columbus convention yesterday, months gone l>y and not a lino from home, and w DOW THB CI.ITDS ARE AFFECTED. why or a wherttore a case of first come F.rbt strvc'd. points in five nights and the oU>er 1,200 or 1,500 i a have been reading by cable dispatches all atxnit whu and things may brighten up a bit in consequence. 31 r, llitre is a cure for this evil, and a very aim;>;e one, three or four iii^lit-i, as may ba decided on. Several of these dates can be changed l»y mutua Byrne in pleaded at the ontcoma of the mooting. No they were doing aud where they were. consent and the number of conflicting dates decrease*: too. It H to elect the officers as before engge tt-d, by The gam* s stioiild bo pla> p>t ever an election goes ngaJtst the popular wish of the lutely ueci'seijry. I fotl confident that uolh ^loss^u list it will bo tee:i t- ;vt the Athletics got a trilb the the appended fisuiya f'om Charley Ebbets, Mr. Byrne's in considerable s; eculation on the probable chim^cs in worst ot it. Cinciutmti and St. Louia will perlmj's numbers of the League as the la«t one did. and THE SPOUTISO LIFK will FCO the fiiiriK-ss of the rule.-*. A vote iimong Spalding, Aiiaou. HuD]>n bright secretary, and they «re uot onlj' official, but ab­ Tor my own part, I know cf plenty of instances Schaefer'a propoeition in this matter, and that TUB more than hold their own ajrairnt Pittsburjf, Nt-w solutely correct. The table shews tbe mileage, jumps liuroH, Pfeffer, C'irro!| t Williutnson, Fogarty, Man- York and Union, nnj St. L >uU will draw tetter than where proxii s would have been given to Mr. Jeewup'a SPORTING LITE nilluigothe Now York player t». bo uin^, Wood, Ilealy nntl Crane resulted iu ten for put­ tni'l plums, and your readers can dissect them at their friends had they asked for t liem soon cnmi^h, and fair and above board aud thus tost tho merit* cf thcjo Iudi«na(.>oli«, but Kausae City will make a poor show­ luUure: ting the pitcher I ack 6vef«et, to two for keeping him ing againpt lk)stou,;ind Chicago, ae will ats j LouisTillo that, too, by parlies who, while they wteheti to SL-H Mr. great players on a billiard table instead of the pie*. While it IB very desirable to get the benefit of the where lie is. Crane auil lit alv voted iu ihe ui u<'i iry, against PitULnrjj. On tho o;her tlates, when Luuis- The Association Jeesup elected, yet guve their proxies to the Luacoinb where bos.s(s alone r'fty their coutes'o. ScliHefer also practical expedience of a corjis of experienced umpires characteristically. HRNRV CiiAuwicii. tille »ud WttshJDxton, Kinsrw City and WushiQ^ton. Clubs. W8. 1889. Decrease. Increase people because they asked first. reserves for himself tho rijrht to ttas «8 to w!:ic!i tub'e such as comprise the American staff this year, in a dis­ and L-misvilto artd Cleveland Mill be here on the same Brocklyu..... 1^.712 10 6(J5 2,017 ...... The constitution cnu easily bo amended. Who will the contfsta shall he played on. Tor while oilier cussion of the kind, it i» equally desirable that in ar­ dates, it will be a a'atd-otf, with tho cd-'e iu favor of Athletic...... 11,802 11.4:)3 3fiO ...... take tho initiative? alleged expeita mav liiro* tliems^ives out to ifinnufac- ranging matters f t r a mutual untieietaudtng nmong KANSAS CITY BRIEFS. tlio League gamed attracting tlio Ittr^fBt crowds. Baltimore.... 11.740 1,291 ...... What do The Wheel and Bicycling World think of tnrers, 8t-ha-i? r Iwddly proclaims tj tvi« world Ihut hia the umpires, that the important fact should not bo The AtMetka will play seven games at home In 'Columbus... 10.430 9J28 1,308 ...... this1/ skill is bis own and bo intends TO continue its owner loet tight of thtit the c^rpa a* a body have no right to The Case of Sam liurkley Fully Reviewed Apiil, two iu Alay (tho best nionih of tho seu^c Cincinnati.... 10,(.'S4 ll.litW 1,244 * * u * sh i p. *Vo behind the record" in agreeing upon an odicLtl in­ Hamilton Signed The Cowboys' Hopes twenty-four in June, nine in July^nin-i ia Au^r.st, Louiiviilo..... 10.513 11 ^89 77ti \Vm. Down at the bat. Hi^h balll Fotey ia arranslna; for a tournament to tike place la ter pretiition of tlie code, as wan done in 1887 nnd 18S8, and Prospects This Season, Ktc. ftixteeo in S^ptemher, and three in Oe!oi*r. The St. Louis...... 11 (H:i 11,185 703 his room during March. The1 experts aro to l-e niom- in which years the staff umpires of the. Association in­ Kansas City.. 12,114 12,360 351 RE DOWN'S -COI.US PATENT. bei1!* of tbe press o!" tins citv. There will be an entranca KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 5. Editor SPORTING PhilMes w ill play two K«tnes at home in April, twenty- (120-2 ) I have instructed my solicitors to commence terpreted the in lea HS tbey taw proper without any v- six in May, three In June, eighteen in July, six iu feo nnii Foley, with bis usual liberality, will Ki v * * gard for tho deiicitioa as understood by tbe joint ru^s LIFK: As tbe season approaches there is a Total...... 91/J20 87,813 6,097 2,020 Immeiiiaro proceedings again*t eever.il t f the m re pro­ handsome prize. A banquet will be given on tho cou- Augu^, nit»eu in S*-p'eaibor, and none iu October. minent infringe!* uf mv patent JCo. :J5:tI (1877), and committee. pretty curious question confroDting the Kansas So fur t'ti the disliibutujn of dutes are concerned, no *Cloveluud iu 1588. clinling ni^ht of the tout naim-tit. Lwgett Jumps. tbe writs are now being issuei and served. Tiade at Miisaey's preat loom coutifiues ertn 1 etter City Club. Nothing exemplifies the ups an" fault can bo found by the local club<* with the schedule WM. EOWN. downs of base ball more than this self-same excepting that tho Athletics mij;ht havo had more Brooklyn, 975 mile*; Athletic, 1,388 miles; Palti- than over. Charles E. Mussey has nmdo hi.s n-oni ia I,li77 unlee; Cincinnati, this city as great a succi-Ha as hia »nco famous S'. L HI is question. It is what to do with fc'am Barkley. games in May before the people rua'i to tho summer ir.ore, 951 miles; CVdtinibin, * * * resorts about June 1, an>l t'un. Sat. Sun. third i luce, the schedule has bouu hdvautageously ur- to blame exactly, for the woik is ono of "thank you" They Should Get Down to Business ami looked like a master etruku for the Kansas City Club? Brooklyn...... 16 l*i 11 11 Mr. Wells has under­ runted (or them. Athletic...... 13 13 13 11 only, imd very little of th«t. Make a Mutch. His reputation its K plavor wttd spread nil over t!;o taken tbe compilation of the work, or if bo did not country. Hfl was thought to bu one of tbb best second The A&aocl:itioii season opens In Ihe West and will, 12 It must be obvious to tho dullest understand­ therefore, wind up in the Enst. Thin will ho an ad­ 14 undertake it it has at leist fallen into his hands with­ h:\acmen on the diamond. Kverjhody wa-i wondering CMiu'mYSs^!!^^'!!!!!^!!".'"."!'.."."!!! 12 out any assistance from olber», 1*0 far as I can Irani, ing that Schaefor and Slosson are in dead earn­ The raeitiLeTS of the umpire *taff present all hut why PittBburg hud let him go and 'alten Dunlap. vantage to tho Aihloiics, as, if they are in the mce on CinctuiiHti...... 13 13 13 Jubti Kelly went over the code of rules with Mr th« homestretch, they will make it interesting for the 12 14 and while, ihe members of the League in this vicinity est to play a series of billiard contests. That they Well, Sam lldrltley tiij p'.tvy good ball. For a time Louisville...... 12 have been expecting the boi>k for' a loLg while, aud Byrne, and each rule of the newly revived sections was ho covered eec^nd I u-e lik* the veteran hs w:i?. Then other clubs at the linnl). Share's teayt always ]>Uy« St. Louis...... 13 13 13 do not intend to play less than two matches or fully discussed and a mutual understanding of it* offi­ best at h(fiiu>, and ia not noted as u dangerous com­ 14 HTH pretty mad nt not having it, it is still hardly fair li:a eye became 'fastened on his rect r.l, anil never left to find Hi nit with a gift, which tbo \voik of compiling contests ia already an established fact. Just cial inteipretation was arrived at. One point id worthy petitor while, playing on other clv.lm' erouiidrf. In ihis The hi liJiiy gwnifrS are: hrooklyn at h»>me on Deco­ it till the lost *:anie was played, the last ball pitched. this book id. However, that we may know when to whether these two contests shall consist of one of spec in I remark, and that wa* in ref-rouce to tbe The result vas that ho ranked first HS a second h respect they are mncli like tho New Yorks. With tho ration Day with St. Loui-; at hon.e with Cincinnati on •trict observance of the spirit ns well as wording ol Phillies it is difTerent. This tenm always plays better Labor Day, and at St. Lou.s on July 4. Athletic at expect that publication and quiet Iho mutteriugs of night each at the 14-inch balk-lmcand cushion- man in tbo American A^scci.-tti^u. He beat McPhee, say just when section 5 of Rule 48. which elates that the bane-runner ball away from home tlinn on then-own grounriti. The on Decoration Diy with Cincinnati, and at the discontent d, I hope Mr. Welli* will caroms, or a series of five nights each at cushion- lloliiLsoii, B:irdi-c!r, Bierli>ern ]i\ the Eiibt, ttnj it ie, perhaps, in Louisville July 4. B.UUmore at home vif'j Kansas tiie book will be out, if that is bebl Ihe. post of honor, but tliJ the joditinn evtr do a The publishers have moved into their new quarters caroms and the 14-inch balk-lino has not as yet eecvreln ItfM liij aJieLbr white touching fii'ft Imse BEFOKK player BB little ^ood? AU racor.i players n;i»y study the the Phillies' favor to finish tho ecas'in ia the Wear City on Decoration Day, and at Cinonuali on July 4. been decided on. Did we live in an en when ucft 6(i*e-ruMH«r touches Jir*t hti.*e." President Young This Is undoubtedly true if they remain true to their Columbus at home on iKcoraliou Day with Louisville, and have advertised the fact that tbey are ready for history of this playi-r with great benefit to themsi IT work, so that it cannot he their fault. In fart tbey greit contest were as numerous as they were ia §ays. In reg*r«* to the strict enforcement of tltia rule, To-day Barkley'B releaan is for sale, hut the club past record. tiU'l Kt Kansas City ou July 4. that "too many men are decided out when the bull Tht! big decrease in BnxAlyu's mileage is caused by Slid s'-me. four weelis ago that the work was at a tho glorious days for billiardsof Michael Phe?an f having difficnlry in K'.-tiin« f«»r him what be is worth. LOCAL JOTTINGS. standstill for a lack of copy. Who has the copy? reach en tbe base simultaneously with the runner, There is no doubt tb:it Barkley is a bull player of ;i their having only lo Sundays at home this season, or even ten or twelve years ago, when great which is all wrung. Tin pi re* should observe this rule, Stnvey ia the tallest, Laikin the broadest, Lyons the wliile la&t st-afton th--y had 19, and wt-re then forced to * * * high claes. U he would play the game he ia capnbln heaviest, and Purcell the oldest man of the Athletic The Century Wheelmen nave awarded a contract fo contests at billiards were the rule, and not the strictly, an it will benefit tbe bat emeu as much as any- of placing, there are few men who could cover second mako many big jumns iu order to pluy games a thintc in the new rules." Mr. llyrne also advocated Club. a one-story wheel-honse, whieh is tw be 25ft. in w idth by exception, between the great masters of tho base better. It's a pity that he can't go with eoiue Bobby Matthews tins refused several off* rs from Uoft.in length. A second storv will he tuilton the wheel- game It mipbt tu sufficient to liave two contests of one tho enforcement of the rule, as also tho giving of the good club. benefit uf all doubts in favor of tbe batting Bide. minor le«gueclnbs. He would rather umpire. THE "INDIANS" REJUVENATED. house in the near future, anil it will ba fitto:t up as a night eitch between such experts as Scliaefer a IK! MOB­ PLAYERS UN'DISPOSBD OP. A Cincinnati exchange has this to .say of one of the The famous old Mots, who in 1880 helped to bring gymnasium. Tho club rooms of the organization were S' n. We do not, however, livo in any euch In. Icy on In reference to the umpire's power to forfeit a game, Nothing nsypt li-ia been done with Phillips, CUne or Athletic meu: ".Jl;iuimore will never make hi* maik base ball back into popular favor on MUD Italian Inland, burned out by tho fire thut swept away tbe market era, but in a period of ih« history's pa me whan it the (>nVial interurntutiou Is that the umpire cannot E^teriinv-r- It is atrango that the two hitter have not aa n pitcher, but the day Is i:ot far distant when ho imvo been njuvenatod. A year ago the Metropolitan house a:id other property at ttroad srreot imd Col­ almost taxes tbe memory of profes<-i-mils to i a-ne the forfeit a game of hid own motion, as Ihe rule govern* been gobbled np lout ago. Katerdny, as a short stop, will «t«nd foremostas one of the hardest hitiiug aud Club di.nl, but the events of Wiaueeday brought the umbia avt-nue, on Monday night. The. muchines wero d;ito of a great contf sts between the leading masters of ing the question seems to imply. It can only be done has few superiors. It tliu Kan-aa City Club didn't bent hate-running outfielders in the country." old institution buck to life r.g.iin. The team has been nearly all saved, but the furniture and the parapher­ billiard*. at tbe request of the club nut in fault. Another poiul have Ilfrinnn Long, the phuLomenou whom Chicago The Detroit. Cub will* play here with the Athletic jeorgiuiiztid nnd will play b;ue tall as tho game waa nalia of the club were destroyed. While any sort of honorable contest ii better than none at all, It wOuld be vastly m->re in the interest of of the frpccial instructions is that while the captain ol offered S^,'r'"0 for, it wouldn't look a step further thun Chih on Apiil 15, and wit'i tho I'hillies on April 17. playej ten or un.re yean ago. The club will be run * * * the home team in the sole judge as to the fitness of tbe Katerday. In fnct, m.iny Kansas Cityans think tho Billy McLeau has applied for appointment as an un tho co-oi>eraiive iilan and no clnb ownrr will get Tho Wis-ahickon Wheelmen, of Gcrmantown, have the calling at lar^e, in our opinion, to ti:ive> t\vo series field for nlay iu the commencement of fie game, tbe little feilow in tho best short atop in tho American Atlantic L««gue umpire. rich while ihe players get only salaries. What money made the. following chanjf-s iu their uniform: Gold of contoHts between Sloseou nn I Schaofer which would umpire becomes the Hole judge of the rendition of the Association. Cline ii a first-class all-round tuuu aud Plieiioineual Smith is coaching the Lehigh Univer- is made will go to the players themselves iu e^ual pro­ button* instead of the regulation League button, la^t for nearly a week to eieh seriis. Puch a smiles field in the tnso of a resumption of play alter a suspen­ an excellent hitter. eiU tttim. portion. There will be no star** or fHvoritue, and all shoulder straps for the officers, with tbo h tiers AV. W. of contests would flavor more of a renlly flrst-clast sion caused by rain. Mr. Young on this r-oint s.ivs When "Old Bill" Phillips, gentle Willie, quits this The McElroy who died in Albuquerque, N. M., on will share alike, consequeLtly there will be no jealousy embroidered with gold for the captain and silver for tournament, oven if thero wero but two uxnerts en- that "though the rules do not declare iliU specifically year it will probnbly be for K"t'd and all. There will Fehruafy 2o, as noted hi our lust issue, is the indi­ among the men. the offkera. I'ERSECS. cagi-d. The fuel that each expert ia a ma^t^r would yet it is n deduction fairly, and I nny say compulso- be many a base hull fan sorry to hear that lie will not vidual w'ho tried his hand with the fhillk-a in 1883 A meeting wan held at the tffBce of Alex. F. BHnn, b« sufficient of itself to guarantee tbo financial success rlly, made from the silence of Rn!e 29 on the )>oint see tbe H£ first baseuian gmrd tbe bay again. He is He had jleiity of speed, but poor control either of hia the lawyer, sit No. 21 J'ark row, Wednfts-lay, and all "Wlieel Notes. of the enterprise, while It would cronto sia-h an ex­ and from Rule 65, which authorize* him to fermioato something of a landmark, and many a man will be delivery or hia appetite for liquor. needi'd arranj-oaieuti made. The oM "Indians" pte- Cycling is at top notch in Chicago. citement and furore in b.lliarda everywhere a^ has n^t the gnmo if rain c >utiuuea to fail more than thirty 8-irry to sec him RO. It may be truthfully snid that (lie The Athletics' new suits will consist of white knee seut were: *'Jnck" Lynch, the pitcher; JttmtH Hu»e- been known fur yearK past. game of httae hull ia all the be'tcr tor having had tuch liTt-ft he«, white Jersey eb.ii ta with blue trimming, blue Dian. HdJie KennetJy aud Jack jNolson, the outttelder?; Lebr. ttie Geiuian champion, trains to spurt two laps, £cuHofer has already declared that he will only mirm'es after the xnpp-tmion of play. It be can termi­ one-half mile. nate he can also resume." quiet, geotlemnnly players aa Phillips. He HOD gulden etockinjc, wtiite caps, red, white nnd blue belts and William Holbcrt anil John Uayve, tho catchers; Charles play Slosaon on condition that t!i« con!e>ts must be of opinions in this city while be was a member of the dark blue jersey blame wit'i white, streaks. Jonee, fir t I-Kat-msiii; S&m Crane, b^cood haaeman; John \Vhittatier, the record-breaker, is coming tack to several iiightn1 duration. As Pcl;a^,r*-r concedes tbe Tbe official definition of the rule, which refers to team, and there ie A host of people wlio wish him a Larry O'Doa, of tliis city, attended the Columbus Troy, short etoi; and Meli B* caution, third baiteman. this country s or;. privilege to Slojaoii of pbiyitii; the psin-s in Xcw York Man obvious attempt tu htt a ball foul,*' is that the happy, prosperous future. meeting in Ihe interest of his sporting goods businee?, H»t nk i risen and Keii*rh lager were not present, but It Is rumortd that Boh Cripps will be seen on the and pnjing hie own expcn^f, it is dillictilt lo uii'ler- eiand why ftlr. Slos-ion shonhl ohjtvt to such a propo­ bataman can only be considered as hitting the ball GENERAL LOCAL NEWS. uhich is flouri-hing. will join their o'd compuuions later. Among tho Irish racing path this season. * foul intentional!-/ when such intention is apparent to TLe dinbandinent of the Central League leaves Mike others present were: Kooney Sweeuey, Johu Farrell, In place of Oiiebmidica;>pcr the League racing board sition. Sloason, llkn Schivefor, is n rooni-ktep(.-r, »nd Hamilton, by the by, ha* como up to the trouqh and it ia as much to his intt-rt-et as to Schaafcr's tu prulong the umpire. When tho puma is in such a position as haa signed his contract He ha? been holding out all Kilroy, reserved by the Alien'own Club, free to sign \\"niiani Primi-jiO and J-imes Jacks>n. will have seven in the future. to render the hitting a ball foul an n detriment to the wherever he pleases. Mike is n. brother to Mat'.hew iSaui Crane, formerly of tbe Srrautou Club, was cho­ the excitement as miKh as po.isible. ttm winter, but has been acting very nice'y and 1ms The annual election of officers of (he Kings Countv Scbaefer has also dvctared that in the event of. theso bat tine side as in the cuto of a hunted hall when a Bind all along th»t ha would report at the rlfihr time. Kilroy, the famous south-paw of the Ualtiuiores. The sen manager iitil secret try. Jack Lyncb was olecied Wheelmen will take place ou March 21. lattt r considers his brother almost as good a pitcher as pres.dent and treasurer. , contents tnkiiii: place be must Imve the right to tosa rnfiner fs on a Lasn in ^ncb case tho umpire cannot A few days ago he wrote for bis contract nn>l B.'tiJ be The Now York HtiahVs English Sunday edition io legally call the t unted halt a htriko aa was wrongfully ho id htmeelf. Baltimore would have signed Mtke last The board of directors chosen are Lynch, Ilolbert for the choice of tfihlo aii'l not pnuit Slop?on the privi­ was ready to tigu at the t=roi8 Manager \Vatkitia hud distributed with tho aid of carrier tricycle?. lege of naming w hich table is to bo usod. This 11 o'early done, time and Again, lust year. In fact to calf a oflcrol him. tummcr in fact, Barnie did give him a trial hut tho and Jone'. The directors are empowered to pick out etrike on a ball hit foul at any time can only bo dono Allentown Club claimed his services «nd he had to tho p'nyers fo:1 each Kame. A committee ol three was Tho Newcastle, Pa., Bicycle Club intends to give ono so juit on Schaeft-r's j art thut ro hav« SlDg^on full to Borchi ra has been heard from again. He ha? of the largest tournatueutd ever neld m this State. comply with such equity that it would Ie equil t« an whet) the intention to do BO ia obvious, that is, nn- wri ten Manager Watbim and sayn that ho hus been quit. Mike ins not yet decided where to go. The appointed, c ineMluc of Crane, Junes and Cullios, to xmatakable. Athletics and Baltimores have loth signified their dnift a constitution »nd by-laws. Tlie ofticial name of July 4. avowal that Slo^ajn feare.l to ine-'t Scbat-ler. hi*i..son behaving in Sacramento, and the tale-; that have been is no ein.li nmn. As far a-i we cmi wfa (here c.tu bo n;> told ou him aro false from Wginnin^ to end. He. willingness to give him a trial, but he says ho want! the club will be "The Metropolitan Baso Tall Club, of The Hudson County Wheelmen report that they are In regard to tho Interpretation of the now tenth no "trial*," but an engagement for tho sen-oo. He Kew York City." making pteat progress with their Kew Jersey Kaciu£ advantaL'd tu Schaefcr in I'Uylna; conteild ot* several says he owe>t some fellows a del t and was put in jtll nifchts' duration lliat mav not bo equally bemftcisil tu man rule, the mr.pire-i were Instructed to be very for that. an*l not for tetting drunk. Tbe young niun Uiay sign with Newark if the latter club ofi'era him Tlie club has secured nn office at 149 Broadway, A3;ociLitiuu, careful in regnrd lo any intention to violate Ihe rule enough salary. \Vhereves not wane to pbiy eviden'ly wants lo come back and pUy ball in Kanca^ with Slopson in proof pnrposely so ns to get the extra man in af'er the tenth catcher, Voat, to go wit1! h:ni. The players hope to make arrangements with tho year. His terrible fall at Buffalo Las evidently uot two contests of one nigl.t each City. His ca^e wi|l probably come before the Guard that Schaefcr is not C°i"fi t° have a walk-a way. Let nutu hud b^^n placed In the lieU. In case, \oc>, of an of Arbitration. Kauris City will certainly not trouble Josej h Fralinger will probanjy roorgani/e the At­ Kew York Club so that they can piny at tho Polo dampened his enthusiasm. With clubs at Atlantic Slo^son and Sohaefer pl.»y two contest* of four or fiva offending nlnyer being removed from the field tho beisi-lf very prt atly about the young rntfn. He doesn't lantic City Cluo this year. Grounds while the Giants are away. Tbey also expect Ti;e brtsi^ on which a successful club Is built is umpire ha* no further power in the c«se, such as that i-'ity, Cape May, Sea I*le, Long Branch and ono or two to make arrangements to piny Sunday (ramen in Urook- nfghU each and thus prove to tue world who tb« seem to be woitii it. youth and enthusiasm not too much oi the lormer greater player is. of selecting the aubatitutu. en TO tbttt be tht>u!d be a Jlnnagtr \Vatkins is harJ at work on Ae park. He more resorts, a paying league could be established. lyn when tbe Brooklyn team IB away Irom home. The and just enough of the latter. man iu uniform. goe^ out early and coiies back late. Yesterday after­ This is a tip for Senator lleytmrn . players tetrn to think that the venture will be a auc- 1 No S'ates League, has The family of ex-President Hayes own a tandem I$urr!» and A'ost's Great Loss. noon I met him coming in, aud promised to go out an! Secretary Yoltz, of the Mi ces*. approved tho following contract*: With Ilarri^burg, tricycle, which Miss Fauuie Hayoa and one of her On the morning of t!io ,1th iu*t. tv.o bil'ifirj room According to that able and versatile writer BlRk take a look at things the latter part of the week, and HOW IS THIS, BOSTON? brothers poJal about the streets of Kromout, 0. B»H, wlio \m* wit l.nig returned frrirn Europe, Franco Joseph Jone?, Thomas A. IVIIiird, William E;i^an, wore destroyed by the tiro in l)obbinV market, Broad see how well he WHS getting in trim, nnd will write Of course every follower of base ball is aware of tlio There is a movement being nwde to cor>solidate the Js not a very prcmiflim: field for th« introduction of THESPORTINO LIFB a description of the new stand. Honry M. Koons, Matthew F. Meiklejohu and Howard and Columbia avenue, this city. Una of tbo rooms Vnlloe. ft)!>s the Boston papers have been making ail winter four Pittal-urg bicycle clubs into one body, with n w:is owned by fcdward Burri-»,uml contained stx (ahleg. tinse l-nll. Mr Hail eayri ic a leceut article uo foreign Thf clubs will be well treated ia Kansas Ciiy tlm about securing Ward. Columns npon columns have atiilptirs: Captain Lark in la still unsigned. The robust Tod ia membership of 100. It will piobubly be known as the The other WHS owned hy William Yost an 1 contained season. boiler shop. been written about tbe matter, and judging by aoinc ot Keystone Club. destroyer! ihe 'It lias always h^eo a mystery to me why France Baee ball is going to flcrtrlsu In the West thi* year, I swiu^ioK a hammer in u Reading four or five tablca. Tho fire, which After the Association mooting Manager Sharsig thofo reports all that reitmineJ was /or Ward to sign The Columbia Bicycle Club, of North Attleboro, entire property, orifrinafe'I i0" Y*-fit's room about ono b^is '-ot produced nuTo athletes The French hoys atft think. The ctnbs of the Western Aasociati >n aro a Uoston cootract. I was up ut the continuous poo! quick, ItTfly and ener^erio. At tho public bathn, and went to Cincinnati and on Thursday be succeeded in Mass., has joined wiiii ihe bicycle clubs of "Taunton, o'clock in tho morning, or ahjnt an hour after t)ui sticking up to the salary agreement and have tilled up tcurnflmeut last Saturday night wren iu wnlko I room had been closed. Tho ii'pnrauce on the hilliurdi in some of th« big reboots, tiiey exhibit uo end of lifn their teams in good t-h:ij e. The organization id in a "^ning Uenny Lyons. Fall Kiver bnd Now Bedford iu the formation of a The Young Arneric&s' deal with the Tiogaa ha^ been Messrs. Socien and Billing*, of ihe Boat-m Club. Tiioy racing astociation. rooms was very light, hcin< bnt r.bout $1,000 on each find activity, but they never develop into strong men. flourishing condition. were ou their way to Wanhiugtou aud had stopped They begin drinking cu(Toe arid absinthe and smoking rfttifiod by the members of the Tioga Association at It it a healthy sicn when the MR athletic clubs open room. Burris' loss is about S'2,000, \vhich i« a severe I notice that one of your correspondents places oxer tu spend Saturday night io Gotham. Inss to him far nmre tliBii lie can nffurd tn VCiPo. 3Ir. cigarette* too early in their lives The only things Kansas City next to lust in ranking tho clubs for the thoir quarterly moating. their arm* to bicychrs. They have ample menus to From Kansas City we hear that the Athlet :c3 wero "Ilowdy," eaid jours truly, shaking hands with Yost is paid to be in tolerably good ciicuaistancei and they reaily care for are riding and fencing, and they coming season. He even puts Co him bus ab'>ve n,t. Me.-a ic. £oJen and Hillinc^. "Have you given up I uah the s;>ort, and it Is to them that wn must Lok for exce! in each. Tbe Frenchmen tire iiHtural swordB- endeavoring to make a d. al for catcher D^nohue, but big tuurnnrnonts and rac^ meet*. M ill not feel the loss u-t keenly as Mr. Buriin, who has Now, while fighting a pennant r^ce on paper ij not bope yet of ser.uriux Ward?" a city and at a tiina m»-i], but th^y have no coucfp'Ioo whatever of tbe ail their offi-H were declijit-d. Master Eddy Mnlirig, of Pan Francisco, Cal., is be­ a young family to Mipf-oit, ia the safest way of winning, as long aa you a>e nueasur- Tlie PhJllies left Norfolk for Jacksonville, Fla., or/ 1 Why," Eaid Mr. Scden, laughing (tood-naturccily, wlion the laws h«-re make it exceedingly d trkult f .r a benefits of genfrnl physical training. J remember ut ingstrength it oustit to be mf-asme! correctly. Why lieved to be the youngest rider of a bicycle ia tho Thursday at noon and by this tiausbould bo at the "of course we have. Why, we never had much hope of man to earn a living HS a room-keeper. Both Bunia tbe ?iiiith-Kilr.ii» fight there wwre two Ftnoch noMe- do* B the correspondent r.\nk Baltimore and Columbus securing Ward, anyway." Ob, gentle remle:s what do world. He iu only 3 years oM. The effete East cannot j»en who had couio over from I'aria with Lord De end of tueir jouruey, bar accidents. and Yost, but more especially the former, will h*vo tha above Kansas Citj? Take the the three clubs, man for yuii think of some of our scribbling brothers in Bos­ produce so young a bicycle rider. eympaihy of all local proteesionalg, and it IP not necea Clifford to hoe the mntrh Iliey were of the ordi­ man, from beginning to end, and KausiA City \\ill ton now. That answer of Mr. Soden in significant. "'Perseus'ia making the wheeling department of nary type of jockey clnh epcrtsmen, fond o! f.;iry to sia'.o Ibat local professionals will not feet eo- outrank e; lber of the others Moreover, I r ll bet that It does not need auy dressing up. THE SPORTINO LIFE a very important feature i.\ \vilHng to pay heavily. I have oftfm talked wilb "Whitney did not formally notify the Brotherhood of smooth sailing from now on. While no oue The Brooklyn Club has sent Manager Wallace a A. Smith; color bearer, B. D. Smith, and directors, K. the invited guests to bo picsunt at the wedding. F. Smytheand C. F. Seidell. Fii'iichmen about nparnn-f ausl kindred exrrcUt?, but his trouble with tbe Washington Club until Wemiii» tlian his miiftck1^ nn\ tbey r^li-em a bit of will be serious troub'e if Ticeideut llewitt do?ft not all into line ao gracefully us liny hate done. scrub matches at the Polo Ground* and Washington president, J. W. Light; seciotary, W. A. Clivpp; treas­ game Frcy brat Bia Ion ^ 103 lo 01, which Ift't iialoue, reparti o or a notable bu> mot much more highly than recede from his pceitoo. In the first place Park within tho next two weeks. urer, F. L. Bailey; captain, A. B. Beusou; hrat liou- GLASSCOCK, DENNY AND 1IINES >*rey and D'Oro tieJ for first prize. Tbo tie will be Ihi-y the moet perfect pbytical development wbjcb t ia a direct violation of the Brotherhood's Dare Orr looks slick ai:d happy. He starts for G>- teiian*, J. P. Clarke; second lieutenant, W, F. Far- played oil March 11, tbe mini of man can conceive." agreement for President Young to cut Whitaey's >re tho latest recruits. On Tuesday n'ght a tele- InuibiH on tho I'Jth. All the ColnmOus players report ringion; color beaier, J. H. IIopkiue; bugler, F. Ii. Harry Uhtrt, of New York, wa* amoog those who It -wiil lake :i qu«rler of a century at lea*t to work salary from 83,000 to £2,500. The agreement was that jnun was received from Jerry Dfn.iy saying that ho thero on tho 20th. Tbe team will practjce ou the dia­ Lincoln. went to Washington to celobr.ite tho inau^uratioii fes­ (i'i- French youth;* up to the, point of taking part in tbe new rules relating to graded salaries th(-n;d not i ad signed and forwarded M* contract t^ President mond until April 1. The players "ill board at tlie Rotlinson, the once noted professional, ia in Now tivities of President Harrison. Mr. Ubert was taken fiel i £Rmo ot ball To? Knglis!) have tried iu vu*u affect any player'* salary under contract. In other .ing and was icacly for businfS". Yesterday -after­ United States Hotel, and the club will pt*y u!l expenses Z?u):ii;d. IIo issued a defi to rate (or the pruftsaional seri nislv ill 0:1 his way boino and at the present ixulrate them witu ciick^t, The)' do not oven take words, LO club could reserve a plaver at a lower noon President Brush telegraphed home from W«*h- up to April 1. championship of New Koiilaud, but HH that pait of thia writiiiK is at tbe tiin^ham House in this city. Mrs. salary than ho had been receiving. Now, Whitney _ton that he had fixed ihiugs with Glu^scocK and Pat Powers is beginning to siga his Jersey City play­ mnn-Juiic sphere boasteth n>t of a pro'es8ionul cliatn- Ijbert arrived ht-ro on TuteJay u Ebt last and lim been wai degervodly put in class A, tut that did not imply Iliues with but li;t!o trouble, and there now appear ers. The team will begiu out-Joor work ut O^klaud piuu, neieat chunk ofsileuce ensued after Mr. llol- with hur husbiind ever since. Mr. Ub< rt is sufleriog '1 fro will bfl qn>t( a u timber of base ball r-i-presi- that hid s-alary must ha cot down to J2/>00, which is Le no breakers ahead. Pivsi.leut Brush is not Park on tbe 2itb. GEO. E. t-TACRiiovisii. lii-s 'ii's cliullenao ceased rilling over New Xea- from a severo colu, but will LO doubt b'j ablo to teturn «f leHgue* and associations at t-0 New York bau- ;he limit. Present Hcwitt has no legal or moral acme jet, and ju*,t how tliicgs wero fixed up Is not lari'fa hills uud vulleyg. mown, tut jt is almost R daad sire^hin^ that tho liuine iu a few days' time. T. IIcr« aio totiie of them: Fiist, Arthur 1*. GOT- ight to cut Wbitnej- to that extent, and tha Brotlier- Tlie Central Now York League. Tho fcumlc bicycle toornamenf, which took place at At the regular mcnthlv meeting of the American * i.ueit'ent of tho ctJ National As ocialion iu the iOod will sustain Jim iu auy reasonable doir.au;!.'1 kfi)g-i>in will captain t';ie Hoosiera, for which he will Billiard Association, held M.ird, ;;, Ht tlio linll of i!ie bo Mtll raid. Jack will probably como to Indian- AUBI-BN, Marcli 7. Tbe mauagtn of tho Central the Columbia iMik, Philadelphia, came to a f:nwh j ' HIJU »T"* ' Q ' t6'^ *> ttt ' es Senator from Alary land Kcefo also said that the Brotherhood would M-trcti 2, witli the iflluwiu« remit: Jtssa Woods, Association, in i'hiladeluhia, ih-* following wdl-knowa f. h l( :::rlv - fir'< pr«Wei.t of the Na- npolis eome t : mo Cetween now and Match 20, bring­ New York Base Ball U-ngue met at tbe Osborue House |n.1lv, Mm'sat, probably hold a meeting some tiino this mouth. ^ nooo t*j-d;.y, with G. Fred Grego'ry, temporaiy 374; Ilattie Lew!.-!, 324; Helen Bild^in, i-lH; Kittle professionals wcto elected active nii'intei'H: H. W. Ll Lta-nfrTuls-G, aud now How;:.11 " °' Counocli- ing his fttiiiily. Brown, 28*. At 10 o'clock 51i« Loniso Armaindo en- Cullender, John O'C'unn^r, Joa. Byrnes, John Keene, The oft-n-rjeattd stntement tbtvt Denny would not pusldeut, in the dmir. Kcpiesei.ta'ives wero present Kdward J. Tajiov (*on of the late Isaac Taylor), u-i7 there id ex-Piesidrnt A. G. Mi)ln, oi ?!.** play bail under the management of Bancroft will DOW From Auburii.'l'ticA, Eimira. Cauuiduigua, Wutc-rl o tere 1 tho track and ran rive miles ft^iost "me, cover­ I League of 18S3, who Biicceoded the late Mr. A C0ix?liment to Byrne. ing the distance in IBai. 13.^. Tho first mile was douo Thumas Pollitrd-(the expert), Slarius Estepbe (B.JII of From tbe Kew York Sun. h»vo to bo laid a\vay, Ulwlcd aa a f:tlae rumor. Jerry »D<1 Stneca Falls. It was (itemed inadvisable to effect the late Victor fcstepbe), W. SI. Doildi, of Pjt*ihurg, Irt, who id clialrmaii of tl;e icception committee h:i9 said rothiug to indicate tbiU he ia Kt all dissatis­ a permanent organization without ihe prteencc oi the f II act m tbat portion at tho banquet. The nnt'onnl championsliipfl for 18 fi8 \verelncated Thonms Koley, C. K. Muesey, \V. P. Mussey, Tboniaa fied with the engagement of Mr. Bancroft. It is not Koine aud Binghamton men, both of which cities are 11. Bullock, K. W. Hfullcy and Thonian Clurk, The km wn when the fiunona third, basc-itiim will leuvo the expecting to join the League. An adjournment was and won as follows: Half-mile lie-,clt New Castle, v IhfTT is no more forttira'e Uass cf people In until Thur.»dMy"n-,-xt, at Auburn, whou the P»., Bicycle C'ub, l.y Will Windie, Au^usc 2',>, 1:1'J 1-0; American Billiard A^ociatio!) IB I ut a UilUovwra coast (or this city, though it is probible that he will be ihon tak?n month old, aud Lua thirty-nve active luvn.teia al- Id (lint) base ball players «» far »s their eieuip- asked to repoit alout the 20th of tlio present mmtb. fiuul pl'iuM for the caui^ci^n will he comp'o:ed. Tho one mile bicycle Maryland Division, t>v Will \\indle, ' ffn.ni fatal ccturrcnres vlii.'u (raveling is oyn- ull fever ia ruuuing blgu in thia latitude. Juuc 19, 2:43; two tulle Ikjcle Lcug Island Wheel- j eady. Ta'ie !ht Li=lory oJ the tiiieaud u/..i* iu-iio Ibe utaiUtr b«r« ia tiue.kaU U U coutiuue* a Itw dujt March. 13. SPORTI:N-Q

volunteered to pull with '92 and won, after a gr champion will not accept 4h« challenge, because h» poll, by lin. has finally decided to retire. ATHLETIC. LBBIfiH'g ATHLETES COS'PBTINO. The NewLurg (K. Y.) Canoe and Boating Association The winter meeting of the Lehigh University ftMU anno*l mf-etiog March G elected the following officers: Commodore, Jaomi T. Vim Dalfen; vice com­ Spalding's Ease Ball "Uniforms for 1889, THE BIG INDOOR MKET. Athletio Association took place at Bethlehem modore, fharlf-8 S. Williams; captain, lUrry A. Mar­ Pa., March 2, and was a success. There was a vel, aod purter( George C. Smith. The Association has canoes, row- The Haittlicap Contests of i he National As large attendance of prominent people. The win a membership of sixty, owns tbirty-fivs boats and yachts, aud has a finely furnished club gociatioii ill New York A x>ew. Record. ners were: all the KimniQg Mft, kick S. M. Graham, '92, 8ft. 7^ln houae. TOURING the past twelve years we have, as is generally known, made virtually The earnest efforts of the members of the Fence vault W. G. Biddick, 'JO, 6ft. 8J.Jin., who a!«o The Schacknmftxon Yacht Clnb has elected the fol­ been worn on the ball fields of executive committee of the National Association won the standing high jump at 4ft. 6%in. Runolu^, lowing officers for the ensuing year: Henry S. Ander- ^ fine uniforms, both professional and amateur, that have of Amateur Athletes of America to render thei high jump 0. C. Burkbardt, 'S8, Ml. 2in. Spring eon, commodore; William Kirk, Tice commodore; Chas. the United States, and we have yet to hear of the first complaint of either quality of goods, handicao meeting at Madison fcquare Garden on board jump S. M.Grnham, '02, 7ft. 9J^. llorizonta F. Raker, treasurer; Robert Archer, financial secre­ bar P. B. Winfrce, '111. Tumbling T. A. Slraub, "JO tary; John M. Archer, recording secretary; trustees, enabled to do skilled cutters, March 2 a memorable affair, may be said to Light-weiffht and feather-weight sparring H. Dei- Milton Thompson, George 8. Audereon and Thomas or perfeclness of fit. We employ what no one has yet been have met nith satisfactory results. The tempt ham, '02. "Bro»d sword C. A. P. Turner. '60. Light­ tield; measurers, Fred. Anderaon, Wm. Martin and not afford were not .ing offers of diamond rings to-first, diarnom weight wrestling Wilbur Kramer, '92. Several of the Ed ThUTlng. The club contains over 100 mtuibers, who can make a dress suit as easily as a flannel shirt. This we could carf-(,ins to second and gold medals to third in college records were broken. The tut-of-war pul and the fleet contains 25 yachts. our trade world wide and our business large enough to warrant the expense. Two years every event, and of a golden souvenir to every was hotly contested by sophomore and freshman teams the latter winning by 3}-j!n. A feature of the sport were so man who started, proved effective, and in the was an exhibition of sparring between 0. F. Sreley ago we made the first Jersey suits ever worn by any ball team. The Chicago team I matter of entries the meeting surpassed in num­ th« director of the gymnasium, anil F. W. fcchles, not only they, but others, adopted this bers any previous event of a similar character. the Association Gymaa*ium, Boston. delighted with them as a change suit that last year A large proportion of the entrants, however WARD style in connection with their regular flannel suit. The famous "Nadjy" uniforms of the were of decidedly poor quality, and their pres­ Pointer!!. ence on the track only served to prolong the Ex-president Cleveland has presented bia name for TELLS WHAT HE KNOWS New York taam were, of course, our product. These Jersey Suits, which up to date have entertainment and interfere with the contestants membership in the Buffalo Athletic Club: ones of that material which we believe will last for the prizes. Finan­ Hamiiiy Day won a forty-eight boura race at the been solely manufactured by us, are the only of ability who struggled Bell»vi!l9 Avenue Bink, Newark, N. J, ending about playing the game iu cially, however, the meeting Iniled to equal that March 2. Ilij score was 221 miles. Ilorou 2d, 206 at any rate, they certainly will, as experience proves it. Will others? Well, that is hard recently held at the same placo by the Amateur Dil on 3d. 193. Pete Hegelman did not finish. his Book on Base Ball. Athletic Union, the gathering of spectators in The Orange Athletic Club wilt hold indoor games In to answer. the afternoon being small, while in the evening their tennis court on March 25. The three opei Not all he knows, of course. hundred were present. The handicap events are putting the shot, higii jump ant about twenty-five of the Union chief performance of the meeting was the sue pole vault. They will be uuder the rules That would fill volumes. Tlie games of Yale College, to be held in New cessful attempt of A] Copeland to create a new Haven on March 14, wlil be under intercollegiate rules record in the 250 yards hurdle race, which feat This will draw both A. A. U. »ml N. A. A. A. talent But just that much every­ he accomplished with ease. Summary: and iha college boys should have a hamper house and to Seventy-five yards ruu, 129 entries Final heat; D make ft lut of money. body has been aching to learn. QUR LINEN SOLE STOCKINGS, patented, are absolutely a boon BuiW, Allortm Athletic Club (I'^sAt. etirO. 1st, in The executive committee of the N. A. A. A. A. mel 8 1-5}.; A. S. Mabouey, Columbia Cullege Athletic As- in the Windsor Hotel, New Vork, March R, to inves­ It is a fascinating book for play­ B 'Cintiun {4}d-".), 2il; A. C. Quackeabos*. Manhattan tigate the amateur standing of soma of the contestants ball players. In the hottest of summer weather the feet are kept cool Athletic Club (s.; W The St. George Harriers have elocted the following of the latter. J. C«rr, UiiKkton Athletic Club (olyds.) ij; \V. Clatk offlers: President, B. Ccnu; secretary, W. \Vahle P»il»dfl|ihi» (45yds.), 3d. treasurer, E. Hacke; captain, W. Rubin; vice captain^ It contains new matter fresh Quarter-mile novice race, 97 entries Final beat. R J»ck Rawljnson. The harriers will ruu'over tbe For Martin, D. A. A., 1st, iu 1m. 2-5s.; J.T. MclWrmott George course on Sunday next, leaving the Fort AST. cur \Ve.t Side A. A., !!.), M; H. 8. Young, Jr., Manhattan Athletic Club Tbe Crescent Athletic Club, of Jersey City, recently (Sjds.), 3d. organized, has elected tbe following officers: Presi­ how to stop ground hits, how Three-quarter mile novice walk, 69 entries Final dent, Fred Schultz; vico president, H. Bumsted; sec heat: BI. J. McCarthy, West Side Athletic Club, 1st, in retary, T. H. Delia; assistant secretary, William to catch fly balls; everything 6m. 55 4-59.; F. Chapman, Brooklyn. 2d; J. Sawyer, Jr. Hollely; treasurer, Richard Klkins; assistant treneurer, Brighton Athletic Club, 3d. Harry Cirlton; sergeaut-at-»rrns, George B. Cirson. the enthusiast wants to know. Tuc of war, teams of four men, 5m. limit, ten entries The Town and County Atblf lie Association of Phila Columbia College team beat Princoton College by delpbia has been organized with the following offices two and a half inches, after they had pulled a dead President. Harry Flowert; s-cretary and manager, Will be ready by the aoth, heat; lioyal Scoti beat Bradford Boat Club, Broo&linc Robert Hamilton, treasurer, Thomas Hooper; trustee Mass., by seven inches; Catholic Younn Men's Gymua- Stewait H. McPowell. The Association proposes to pn possibly a few days earlier. fiium. Cambridge, Mas*.; boat West Side Athletic Club a base ball team in the field to compete with teams by five inches; Manhattan Athletic Cltifc beat Star Ath­ from paint, oil, drug and chemical bouses in Philadel­ If you give 3rour newsdealer letic Club by three inches; Oragie Tug of War, Cam­ phia. bridge Mass., beat Metropolitan Ronim- 0!ub by two A 27-hours' walking match at Westfield clopet it will help fwt. Second trials Catholic Y. M. G. beat Koya March 2, with Davis, of Saratoga, N. Y., the winner your order now Scots by two inche*; Manhattan A. C. beat Cra?ie by with a score of 125 miles. Elsim was second, wi:h 118 twoinclief; Columbia College beat Catholic Y. BI. G.by miles; Bl'ilone, of Worcester, third, with 95 mile- him in guaging his demand, two and a half Inches. Final pull Columbia College Taylor fourth, with 8G miles, and Golden fifth, witli beat Manhattan A. C. by over six inches. The winning 55 milfs, A five-mile race between Edward ami or The Athletic Publishing Guaranteed perfect. Warranted in every way, and made out of the finest stock that money team was composed of E. Harris, G. M. Eliiott, E. 0 James Cro«by, of Westlielil,wa3 won by the tatter in 32 Botiinson and G. H. Hart. minutes, his opponent being but five rods behind. Company, 1124 Arch St., Phil­ can buy, and by the best workmen that money can hire. Our guarantee on this shoe means The officials were as follows: Referee, AVal- A successful cross-country run of tbe Scottish- ton Storm; judges, G. W. Carr, W. C. Rowland, American Athletic Club, was held March 2, starting at adelphia, will send it for the that we take all the risk and refund the money in case of dissatisfaction. C. H. Mapes, (i. M. L. Sacks and D. L. Dresser; fi:3y p. M., from their club honee, on Grove street, Baker, C. C. Jersey City. The following athletes took part: \V. in this subject. Send for samples of flannels and let us time-keepers, G. A. Avery,Wcndell Sklllman, 8. A. A. C.; P. D. Skillman, N. Y. A. C; price, paper, 25C-, cloth, 5oc. Drop us a line if interested Hughes, A. P. Moptant and A. H. Curtis; T. C, Uillett, P. A. C.; T. J. O'Dav nnd J. Itnmph, S. think to ask. We will gladly do so without charge. etarter; Harry Pike; clerk of the course, S. J. A. C.; L. Lcvien, A. A. C.; E. Hjertberg. W. Gard­ answer any question you may Cornell; official handioapper, Walter G. liege­ ner and H. Hjertberg, O. A. C. P. D. Skillman won, man; marshal, Dr. Arthur O'Shea. with E. Hjertberg 21. Distance about six miles. The Berkeley Athletic Clob has arranged fora light­ weight tug of war tournament toibe h*-ld at its house, CALIFORNIA ATHLETES. 19 Weet Forty-fourth «!ree.t»- on Thuralav. April 18. A. C. SPALDINC & BROS., Competing teams must Dot weigh over 550 poun "for competition rljirlng Ihe first five letic Club was held at the Haight Street Base years, to be held by the ciub winning it the grea'est CHICAGO, ILL. NEW YORK, Ball Grounds, San Francisco, on Washington's number of times during that period. Silver souvenir* wilt be given to eveYy man in tbe competing t^nm*. Birthday, Feb. 22. The track being a new one, Entries close with Dr. Watscn L. Savage, 19 West ..was not in the best of condition. Ono coast Forty-fourth street,on April 15 at 9 A. M. Amateur record was broken by D. S. McLeod, 0. A. C., Athletic Union rules will govern. who threw the 12lb. hammer 100ft. Tin., the Greatly Improved, Attendance, about Eeliatte, record being 100ft. Old former Tiie 2,000. Summary: AQJUATIC. Ono hundred and fifty yards maiden run Final 2d. SHIBE'S 0. E. Schlinghejde, 0. A. C., 1st; J. Breunan, ———— heat: O'CONNOK BEATS GAUDAUK. Time, 17s. THE 0. A. C. One and a half mile walk Horace Coffin, of Crabs and (scratch), 1st; P. N. Gafney, G. G. A. C. (scratch), 2d. Gauclaur Catches a Couple Time, 12m. 7 2-5s. Rows Home in Disgust. One bundred yards run W. A. Mflgee, V. A. C., 1st; The three-mile boat race between William SWIFT SAFETY. DOUBLE-STITCHED BASE BALLS. 8. V. Gaudy, V. A. 0., 20. Time, 10 4-53. O'Connor, of Toronto, and Jake Gaudaar, of St. TUB One hundred yards partnership rnn, eacb man to for $1,000 a side, was rowed March 3 over Singlo Hall, Eipr's Paid. carry his oartner 50yds. B. MacArtbur and 8. V. Loui?, SHIBE'S League Ball by Mail. per L»oz. Casady, 0. A. C., 1st; 'W. A. Scott and John Purcell, 0. the Alameda course, an arm of San Francisco LADIES'SWIFT and SWIFT TASDEM. A. C., 2d. Time, 20 2-5s. Bay, about five miles from 'Frisco. THE MOST POPVJ.AR AND SUCCESSFUL Throwing 12lb. hammer D. S. Me food, 0. A. C. a stiff breeze began Early in the afternoon CYCLE EVER MADE. SHIBE'S Association Ball $1.25, $13,00, (scratch), l«t; J. Bouse, U. A. C. (scratch), 2d. Distance, blowing, and long before the time announced 105ft. 7in. NOVELTIES FOR 18S9. Catalogues Free. One thousand yaida run Jas. WheUnd, G. O. A. 0. for the race it was evident that the water would SHiBE'S Eastern League Ball (50those wbo may wish to pley undisturbed, 5in., but on drawing the tape allace ROM comes to the front with a proposition goods than you are likely to tance" was rcduded to 23ft. 3}in., which would ISTo Ola.ct.zi50 of Cnx-s that many patron* of a room leave it simply oo this ;o row either Hosmer, Hamtn or McKay a three mile to find in a Hat store any­ account, while tbe room-keeper from iiinu to lime is beat the best authentic record by one-quarter of or Gandaur a five mite race. Koas must have his little ON EARTH!- for passengers of any class. Between, the East and obliged to perform ono of (he most disagreeable of nil an inch. The record will not be allowed on ac­ oke, you know. where. Every seasonable thing West it is the duties thnt of prohibiting men from patronizing bis count of the two technicalties spoken of. George H. Hoemer recently received A leiter from estiiblinbmi'nt for making this very nolso iu their en­ Tohu Teemer askiog him tj row double with the ex- M an imaginary fine shot, or if it turn out to SPORT AT LOS ANGELES. for men's or boy's headwear. ONLY LINE VIA WASHINGTON. thusiasm hftmpion daring the coming season, an offer that be a mere'ticrjitch,' iho noiae becomes half madden­ A fair-sized crowd assembled at Prospect Hosmer readily accepted. Not simply one maker's work, fl^-SI'KCIAL ATTENTION is given to Theatrical ing. Heietoforo the only remedy for such business Park. Loa Angele?, Cal. Feb. 22, to witness the A bill wm introduced in tbe New Jersey Legislature Companies, Ball Clubs, and all kinds of organized par­ was for the room-keeper to do exactly what we bav» lifth annual field games of the Los Angeles last wtek to permit the consolidation of boat dribs. It but choosings from the mar­ ties. stated. In all well-regulated establishments the noise special application, but The above will give you our reason is, of course, prevented aa much a* possible, but never Athletic Club. The track was new and very a thought that it must buve fare, timo of :hat it do?a not emanate from the Fossaic As^ociatioa for handling the "VICTORS." kets of the world. Our Hat Information In regard to rates of to such an extent as it should be, simply bemuse it in heavy. Results: ind will not affect any club now on the Passaic river. trains, through-car arrangements, etc., will ba au titter impossibility to entirety prevent it. 'Jhere The programme opened with a one mile Safety members of the Fair- promptly furnished, upon application, bj any of the are some rooms, it te Uue, where players can mak» lla. Eilii Ward has the following Store has grown so big because bicycle rp.cf, won by D. L. Burke, iu 4uy. mount Rowing Association in training for an eipht- following named representatives: all tho nohe they choose, without receiving any ad­ K. W. IJopperfltead took the 121') dt». hurdle race in LIGHT ROADSTER owner. It is not louj, oared crew: J. Snowden. D. O'Neill, K<1 Pyfer, J. Ma- it deserved to; we mean to C. P. CRAIQ, Gen'1 Eastern Pass'g'r Ajt., 415 Broad­ monition or warninR from the 21V*. The half-mile bicycle mce was won by D. L. J. however, until tho plavcra find out Ibat the only one cap- .joney, J. Harrison, E. V. Brownell, W. Brownell, way, New York. " Burke; best time, 1m. 40*^3. A. S. llendorsun Waters", J. Smith and \\'. Cavanaueb. and SAFETY. listening to them U the proprietor,and when they onca tur.d the quarter-mile run by eix inches, In 55J48-, merit a bigger growth. hare been elected by the C. K. MACKENZIE, District Pass'gT Agt.. 833 Chest­ make this discovery, (lit* proprietor soou learns Ihttt anil A. D. Tuylor won the ojile run in 5rn. 13s. Tho The following officers Each the Highest of its Class. customers away by Pioneer Boat Club for ihe ensuing year: President, Shall it be a Silk Hat? Com­ nut street, Philadelphia. even those who drove all his rimuiliir hitfh jump w ia t«ken by E. W. llopperstead, 1351 Penuey*vani» their eccentricity and tiitle variations iu the shape of with 4lt. 9%in., and tlie running bro^d jump by W. F. H, Sayre; vice president, B. E. \Vhitnoy; treasurer, P. G. SMITH, Paawnger Agent, captain, W. A. $6 or $5 or $4 Hats D. C. noise, no longer frequent hi** place of business, orrather <\ Brown, with 15ft. 7%in. A. S. IJenilersou won the F. C. Swan; secretary, N. H. Wardell; were won all the groat road pare our Avenue, Washington, prefer to bo first lieutenant, C. Vau Rip«i; secondliuteii- n the former bia place without any tmiiued*, for they 100) d?. dash, up hill, iu Us., and K. C. Audrewa had a Boper; past four years. E. D. SMITH, Division Passenger Agt., Plttsburg, Pa. where thrru there ia pleuty of life and ant, J. F. Caldwell. races for ttt« with any others at the price in ruled in a room gift in Hie mile walk, iu 9au 10». The mile bicycle \V. E. BEPPEKT, Hiviilon Pass'g'r Agt., Columbus, 0. business to ruling iu one where I here In neither on* race wan won by 1). L. Burke, in 3m. 47i., and tbo ob- The annnal meeting of the New Bedford, Mass., nor the other. iiiUitml looms are like any other busi- town. J. T. MCCARTHY, District Passenger Agent, 169 Uacle race by L. Nordllngor. Yacht Club was held March 5, when the following both nosa establishment, they must be managed on a busi­ officers were elected: Commodore, Kil^ar B. Ham- Do you want a SAFETV that Walnut street, Cincinnati. 0. ness baaw. The mo met) t this is foi gotten and thft monrt; vice commodore, James A. Bornes; rear com­ Knox's Derby Hats $4; COIXKGE ATHLETICS. yourself and a lady can ride? Buy a H. W. McKEWIN, District Passenger Agent, 193 owner or manager becomes » sort of a 'go-Hs-you- modore, William A. Abbe; secretary, Joha \V. Nlcker- others $3.50 and $3, and one South Clark street, Chicago. ptease1 creature, without enough life or anuuitiou to son, Jr.; treasurer, E. Stanley Wills, try and make business, ihe sooner his room is 'To Let" The Winter Games al Cornell and Lehigh Premier, or Psycho. The Jersey City Yacht CUib last week elected offi­ Ladies Rover, unexcelled at $2.50. tbe more money nil! be in tho owner's jacket. Tho UniveraitieH. cers as follows: II. B. Pearson, commodore; ex-Gorer- $115 and $12O. Chas. 0. Scull, improvement forcing referred to is very simple. It is The winter meeting of the Cornell Athletio nor Leon Abbett, vice commdflore; John Hilton, presi- General Passenger Agent, made of rubber and is fastened, to tho butt end of the Fiquere, treasurer; JOHN WANAMAKER. Association was held at Ithaca, N. Y., March 2. deni; C. C. Pierce, secretary; P. W. MD, cue by mean! of a screw on j cement, making the cod 3. L. Winn, measurer; Messrs. Reynold*, Tuppao, Van KALTIMORE. of the cuo with th« 'Nci-o Subduei* on, very much Tho eo'.lcgo record broken was the running high Horn, Klumpp and Evans, board ot directors. Agents for Spaldings' Sporting Goods. more solid than tbe p<-lnt of the cue wheie tho leather jump by HuleU, '90, 5ft. 4 jin. The world's Club last week elected SPORTSMEN ATTENTION! is, or, if not more solid, tbo improvement cannot, like The new Roohelle Yacht is the best cure rtcovd for rope climbing, distance 17Jft., in "«., theee new officers: Commodore, Clinton H. Seeley, BRIEI.'S FAMILY KKSIKUY tbe tip, be knocked onV' Philadelphia S'i')i(Ai»/ Mercury. Z. Edwiirds^Lewii; rear for Sprainn, l!ru:^t B, Stiffness, or any kind of SoreQttSS. John Crealiao, agent for the Bruuswick-ltiilke-Col- held by Fellows, of Yale, was broken by Tarboll, sloop Payclib; vice commodure, a bottle. commodore, William F, Abbett; secretary, Dr.H, C. No rubbing required. 5Oo. lendur Tables. '90, in 5». The events and winners were as fol­ PHILADELPHIA BICYCLE CO,, Li't'd, 603 9. Tenth St., Philadelphia, Pa. Sddv; treasurer, Eugene Lambdpii; measurer, George 831 AHCH STREET, lows: ' Foster; trustees, C. 9. (Me 11, Jobu Uuruman and Ke'ice vault Tliayer. '90, Grt. 3in., 1st; Fullager, '93, PHILADELPHIA, PA. « BILLIARDS 2d. Uori- Charles Pryor. MorpMne and Wlit.ky Habile E.i. rencine Eblo, '30, lut; Euport, '90, ft HI! I II Mo Treatment iwnt on trial G. Humphreys, 1st; Os-'ood, '92, 2J. The Iloscdale Boat Clnb, of Hoboken, N. J., has Full line of Boys and Girls' Bicycles and Trlcvclea. I lull I Ml If^ly cured. The Brunswick-Ualko-Colleiifler Co., /,1'titul hut K. officers: President, 0. Zang; III IIIIll free- Confidentially address II. L. ItiiDiiing high jump Hul-tt, 'Wl, 5!t. 4%in., Is/. eeted the following VI IWllI KKAMEli.Sec., &>X29 Laiajetle, lad. t)2, l«r. Exhibition on vice president, J. A. Entrup; treasurer, A. Burfrit-nd; DfMAN'S NEW WIND-GAUGE SIGHT. BILLIARD and POOL TABLE MTirs, IJight-wridit sparring 1UH»<>, and L. D'Aubry; SEND FOR LIST OF SECOND-HAND Send for Catalogue of Sights and Rifles. flyttte rings by trainer Kelligan. Wres!liug,collar and ecrelariw, V. Lestayo, J. A. Wiikena WIlOLfeSAI.K ANI> KKTAIL DKALK1W IN ALL -aptaiu, Lucifln Aleee; lieutenant, H. Guerber; added Address WM. LYMAN, Midcilefiold, Conn. tib'tw Harris, '00, 1st; Houghtou, 2d. Pantile! tara . .4 Drfc*1 * BMrd Ellvir f»c«*fe«F moatltrfc*. ND bwri ifxi-cl Si-ijp jo li G «. o the board of trustees, George H. Rosenbaum and I ? .nd h.rr H b»IJ h«d, it W J« M." 3 or 4 Pkp da thi*. 33 i 1 3. USEIOJ, "82, 1-t; Tu8 Live at home anfl make more money care g-iven to our ready-made H. J. BERCMALM, n.ile \vulk Vicker','!'«, K.IRK BRQWI^, in 111" »..,IJ 1:i ""'' "' ' "SI;; to be between '91 aud '!VJ, but ide, 'to show tbw public that he defeatM Beach fairly ' ,t anrtiiii.ireUf IOCS AUCH SlllliLT, ' 2'1. The tu«-of-*ar was IS South Broad Street, PHILADELPHIA . Terms VUKn. Atttkrk*. TKUKA C'o., Augiul«, the tunuer withdrew. Xiiat a tag alight take place '00 a the Bridbaua river.' it ia thought that the t)x_ 8 THE SPORTINO March 18.

he did not long *«o take extreme m«*eurei to rid her William H. Crane has decided upon the play he will of the influence of one Charles AbbMt, who is and has star iu next season, when his partnership with Siuart THE STAGE. been fur some timo the Itadibg man io Miss MUcbell's Kobson will have expi'««l, T. H*nry Fror.ch has se­ company. cured for Mr. Crane "The BtU^on,' a comedy now running at the Straud Theatre, London, and, with ail REACH'S SPOETIM it* American rights, will turn it GOODS, Mias Mitchell would like to obtain a divorce over Io that gentle­ MUSIC ANDDRAMA. from Mr. Paddock, and she made an attempt to that man. enJ Ifttt fall by filing paptra in a suit in the Chancery Wben "Lf'tlo Lcrl Fauntleroy" coaclndas Its «n- Novelties In Philadelphia and New York- Court at Trentoo, N. J. These proceeding* were d:s- ni;ement iu New York City uinl goes out on the rond, Nut Goodwill's New and Successful De­ coutiiiued by tho intervention of mutual friend* aud a li'tlo Elsie Leslie will not go with U. Her contract parture The Play Bills for the Week partial reconciliation was effected. Tina was of only wilb Mr. French expires then and her p»rei»ta refuse to renew it. It id said that Mrs. Burnett HE continuous Current brief duration, however, and the breach between the Is to wriU a adoption of the REACH Ball by the Amer­ Local and General News and husband and wife was again quickly widened. Fur new piny especially for Elsie, in which she will prob­ (jfessip. many years Mr. Vsildoik *aa Miss MUcbell'a business ably be ee«o next season. ican Association from 1883 to 1891 is positive proof that it PHILADELPHIA. Saturday, March 9. Tt was uiauagor, and traveled wUli her. Latterly, however, Following ia tliofaat of the original production of autiti a coincidence that Philadelphia and Now she bad denied him Hint privilege and he ha* remained * Tho Opium Join'; or, the Wickoil World," produced gives satisfaction and that it has no equal. The superiority of In New Yirk. while York fhould each during the week ahe wa-i en tour. His occupation at tbe Peace Opera House, Minneapolis, Minn., F«-b. 7, witness ex­ at present is real estate dealing, Ma office being at 137 8 and 9: Georga K. Cad.Jcn, Neil ficully. J P. Con- actly four pluys, new to their audiences. The Broadway iwul his residence at 32 Seventh street. nelly, Hurt W. Wil.-on, Sum B. Shaxv, Tlios. IlMmpton, The Reach novelties hero were: "Tho Tigress,'* at the Mti'intim* Mr. Abbott has remained us leading man in Rex B. Lyons, T. Menncliew, Kitty O'Neal, Jea-aline Association Ball Grand Opera House; "Fatherland/ 1 at the Arch; Mi'8 Mitchell's company, »nclercq the Duchtsi of York, James Fernon- niHiir, and Henry Paddock, two years younger than doz ibe Buikinyhntn. Ijiii^'l Lablnche the Ilictitiimid, and bright lines that it is a pity it has so many h : 8fli-lt-r. Miss'Mitchull is very wealthy and Mr. Pad­ Mr. A. Beaumont tl.e Kiuy Henry, D. II Harkim tho of the inconsistencies and extravagances ol the dock Is uot. Lord Stanley. Joseph Fr;mkdii the Lord Mayor, and The New Patent Seamless Base Ball. kind common to most "sensational" dramas. Its Messrs Crompton, Bnrrowa, Perry and other Ameri­ scenes are in New York City, and they were Manager Tleishman haa appoved the models cans will bo-iu tho cast. The ball proper is exactly the same as our celebrated picturesquely represented. Its characters were for the scenery of the new Park Theatre, Bnmd aud Mum. Mod)04ka appears to have been In great de- Fairuiuunt avenue, aud varied and strongly marked, and were tile cunatruction of tha s-ts mand for next seat-on. Booth and Bttrrett were not American Association Ball. The difference is in the all ex­ will t\t once commeace on (he Walnut stage. The tho only managers who were anxious to secure her, ceedingly well assumed...... "The Tigress" new theatre will Ie opened on Sept. 16 with an *-n- Although they walked off with the prixe. Mr. A. M. cover only, which being seamless the possibility of its contains hi any good situations and the plot is gagemei t of Aunle 1'ixley. Tho architecture will be Palmer had a ecLeme to engage Modjt-ska to act w!th interestingly developed, holding the interest of the Renaissance styln The fronr, facing on Broad Salvini duriiiI? bi? coming tour niidt'^tliat geutlem^u's ripping is precluded. well. The piny, stret't will to ^8 feet in height and 80 feet wide, built management, anJ Salvini, to whoni iio cabled hid plaus however, is too long, there is of red brick, with terra-cotta and led too stone tiim- in Kloreiire. was delighted at tbo prospect of such an much dialogue, and the action drags weari­ mlngs Three doubledoora adjoining each other oj»en association, but B^othautl Bdrrettweie too strong for It is easier on the hands and will not bruise, somely at times. AVith judicious pruning and into the lobl-y The entire d*-pih through the centre Mr. Palmer, and the great Italiau actor will have to as is condemtttion of the four acts into three, it can ut (hi* building is Hn tect, and tlio stage is 45 feet be content with less distinguished support. often the case with the present style, especially when bo made doubly attractive. deep, 7fl tet«t wide and 08 fi-ot from floor to riggiog luft. There will be a balcony and one gallery and AMUSEMENTS. the ball is wet. tha entire seating capacity of the bouse will be 2,000. In Now York the event of the week was Nut ATIONAL THEATRE. Goodwin's successful jump irotii burlesque to Ample fire-escapes will open unon Olive N Hidge avenue, Tenth and CallowhIII streat*. Try one and be convinced. Price, each, $1.75; standard comedy. He produced his new play, street, and along ihe rntiru length of the auclitorinm PRICKS AfAVA Y3 THK SAME, 15, 2.3, 50. 750. **A Gold Mine/' and with one bound took a will run au alley, ranging from eleven feet to RE3KKY&D ORCHICSTUA GHAIIIS, ONLY 50Cts. pe'r do^en,' $18.00. poeitiuix which timo will strengthen and make uiore tueot)-thive feet in width and opening into Oltvb MONDAY, MARCH 11, secure. In ft/us Woolccitt li« hug a Htrong part and ho street, furnishing auither mean* of eiit. .On t'io MATINEES TUESDAY. THURSDAY AND bundled it well. It ia a clenr, distinct, finely-cut eait side of the alley and separated .from the main SATURDAY. character nud as much of ft creation as Jefferson's .Is-i biiikling is ft threp-storv fMini-x, fronting on Olive Special en:ajtemeut of tbe meet successful of all 3Ve«<*A«A". Mr. Goodwill's success WHS unmiBtbk»t>le, itrt-et, in which will be located the dressing-rooms, melodramatic productions. and tie woo it by the legitimate menus of the comedian carpenier' and painters' ro;>im aai boiler-room.. A perfect panorama of New York. who had graduated ia the l>ee>t>chool au a:tor ever II. C. KENNEDY'S Antique Split weut through iho school of experience. The estimated cost of the building is $135,000, and th« Ftyle of construction of the Broadway Thea­ Ash Bat is made Charles S. Gay lor* melodrama entitled "Lights tre iu New Yo:k will be followed, with added im­ ttid Shadows" will be produced at the National Theatre provements. Lights and Shadows, of the very best, thor­ the coming week. Thia play wag neon io this city Inst Hy C1URI/ES S. GAYI.EIt. ipriojft wliea It was a great hit, but since ibeu it lias It i* estimated that from 50,000 to 75,000 o-ricrnsE-Qi-K MECHANICAL SCENES 3 oughly seasoned sec­ been rt-com. true ted, and is more realistic and powerful Philfldelrhians were in Washington tho past weak to attenil GOKGBOUd COSTUMES. than M*hen first put on the stuue. It i,s au Auiericao the inauguration, yet thw exodus of people A STRONG DRAMATIC COMPANY ond growth ash, and is considered by professionals the best shaped and balanced in use. piny by an American author. The piece has all the from tl'ls city hud no effect upon the attendance at tho 3 THREE STAKVLING SUIirRlSES 3 attributes necessary to insure a luiiy run in this coun­ Kiite Rink, which was larger than on any previous THE Send $1.00, and we'll guarantee you receive the most perfect bat on the market. Per week since tlie toboggan chute ESCAPE TIIIiOtJGH MAMMOTH PLATE try climaxes worked up with great strength, realism was firet opened to GLASS DOCKS. Ju abundance, and effective scenery and mechanism. the publio. A* predicted in these columns the chute THE DAZZLING STKEf, 1(00>I. dozen, $10.00. The phiy Is skillfully conducted, with the double life bus como to stay, and tho sport Las become Tery popular in tbn city. Phila'ielphians THK STAGE COVERKD WITH WATER of the hero as au hone-it man, and as an enforced ac­ who have gone IN TIIE EAST lilVER OVERFLOW. complice of a gang of thieves us an important oiotivo, over the chute aud who never had a taste ot tobog­ ganing before no longer wonder why this great SECURE SEATS DURING THE DAY. 830 TO 6 and with aide plota and accessories of stage Illustration Braucb Ticket Office News Stfti.J. Continental. in profusion. winter pastime is co popular in Catimla au<" in the QUR No. ooo Full Left-Hand States l>oni«ring on the St. Lawrence Itiver. They can Nl:,\T WEEK MONDAY, MARCH 18, now apyrei-iate tobo.sgrtnmugas much as their cousins SIB C. FRANCE'S New 1'l.y. JEALOUSY. Catcher's Gloves are made of In the colder cliiunt" of Canada. Toboggnning ie u gnat sport, whether ovt-r a chute filled wilh RAND OPERA 1IOUSK, the best mouse-colored buckskin snow or around a building on wheels. However, G C0!l. BROAD AND MONTGOMERY AVE. cidents are piled up like bricks, and the scone ID (be itiken all in.all, the latter is decidedly the more plena- THOMAS F. KELLY ...... Manager. and are extra thickly padded and trel room invarinbly muses the audience to a wild iui< and agreeable. In the first pl-ice ono dot-s not K. CIIOLMKLEY JONES ...... Bminess MaD»c«r. itato of excitement. The *cene hi Mother 3/.?0'« cellar. suffer from the cold, and secondly there ie no walking ONE WKKK, BEGINNING MONDAY. M Alii 'II 11 lined with the best chamois skin; where the water from the river rushes' in, Is one of iho back or c'imbing up to the starting pveil. II. \V. S-»io;j has retired from tho mauagement of IN IJIS ELABORATE SCENIC 1'RODUCTION OF ihe "Theodora" Co. sociation. Per pair, $5.00. The next attraction at the National will be Estttlle Clayton'stoar in "The Quick or tho the popular comedian and actor, Mr. Sid C France, iu Dead?" Agents for Irwin's Improved . bis new sensational drama entitled "Jealousy." will close Mauhlti. Jpuuie Williams will leave T. H. Wmnetl'a "Pas- FAUST. Catchers' and Infielders' Gloves. eiou's Slave" (3o. shortly. The patrons of the Grant! Op*;ra House are THE FAMOUS BROCKKN SCENE. eagerly awaiiing Mr. Lewis Morrison'a production of Ueleu Tracy will play agiin at the Soldiers' Home, Dayton, 0 , next TUB WONDERFUL ELKCFKIC. PYROTECHNIC "Kaust," which t«kes place there Monday night, and sumnser. AND CALCU'iM KFKECT3. Mny Kob^QU aud Adeline Stanhope are additlonaf will irove :i strong attraction throughout the week. Th« Pjrotpchnic dlq>lny in th» BROCKEV SCENE 0*inz to the unusual facilities for spectacular display, euga.^enifnt^ for "Robert EUmore." Uniforms will be fully up to the high standard for nd under Ilie (vrtforml direction ot PROF. PAIN. tho immense slzs-of the Grand Opera Iluiise s'»iii~, There is absolutely no truth in the rumor that Barry r»Pvi.AR PBICES | VK. to 81. HO. | POPUIAH Pnirts. it IB promised that in its scenic and spectacular futures aud Fay will LJ managed by J- M. Hill. Sears mi («a!o at Simuson's quality and durability of former years. We have a new and this will bo Pianofjrte Ware- the most elaborate and grandest produc­ Madeline Lucelte is uot playing ibis season, bat is rooms. 1423 Chestnut street, Coutiuuutal Hotel aud tion of "Faust1* ever given on the American stage. trnvt-liDg with her husband, J. H. Ityley. tbe Grand Opera Hoiiae. tried article in this line, viz.: the The Walpurjtia night, with the rovels of the demons Thomas E. Garrick is to be shortly married to Helen NEXT WEEK GILLETTE'S cn-th« summit of the Brocken, will bo Ahrillinji iu Its Collier, ft daughter of Edmund K. CoMiar. weird and dttz'/liug effect. Professor Pain will come on from New York to superintend the great pyrotech­ Helen Bancroft has been ennHged by John A. £tev- ALNUT STREET THEATRE. New Seamless Base Ball Uniform. nic display in the Urocken seem-, and a leading flutist CDS for Ihe leading part iu the "5!ask of Life." W I. KIJEISHMA*...... 8ole Lessee and Manngcr. of (bis city lisa carte Ham-he t j beautify (lie K&rdfn Charles T. Ellis, the Germnn comedian, has secured MARCH 11. | Usiml Wednesday gnd Saturday MatiuetB. For durability and comfort it is unequalled. It can be made to tcene with real flowers and raro plants. The elatwr- a new mu-ical comedy entitled "Count Casper.11 Jeflerm'ii & Tjiylor's Grtftt Aquatic Spectftcl--. 0aud ci stfy ulectrical plant at the Grand Opera Miiry Audt'ieon snya she will never agaiu pl*y in St. fit tight or loose, and will not rip or shrink. We can furnish Boose will make powible the most wonderful elec­ Lcuis. The Wound Ci'y wil', we dare siy, euryive. trical A DARK SECRET. effects to be given in "Faust." Cnf rie Turner has eigued a five yeaia' contract with ALL TUB ORIGINAL CAST, S EMO EU'ECTS it in any color or combination of colors, with the certainty of II. C. Miner, aud may be stirred next season in a now AND UEAI.HM. The patrons of the Grand Opera House have lil *y. THE NEW HESLKY REGATTA, being absolutely fast. The letters or monograms are woven iu crowded tho vast auditorium of that building at nil Victory Bateman has left Creston Clarke's company' ANOTHER >'E\V WATER SCENE. tho operatic performances of "Faust," und the repu­ owing to' the severity cf the wurk iu the oue-night CLIVERIXO LAKE. the goods, and consequently will not come off, as is the case tation of Mr. LewH Monison iu his great production stautis. CAPT. ANDREWS and hla OCEAN DORY. will serve to pack the Grand Optra House To ilio A French rerisiou of "Little Lord Fauntlero>" has HOSJIEK and Ina Racine Shi-H. when sewn on. doors at the fir*t dramatic production of "Fiuisi" been atcepled by Manager Dumoryl k>r eaily produc­ NEXT WEEK Mrs Langtry in MACBETH. Monday nijilit. The fine orchestra of tho Gnind tion In Paris. Operft Honse will play a running accompaniment to PHILADELPHIA On receipt of address will send you catalogue and uniform samples, giving full des­ the drunmtic production from Gounod's "JTau-t." Mrs. Langtry Is very much dlssatisflel with tho re­ Mr. Morrieon's great creation of Afr/Jm/o will in sult of her engagement at ihe Filth Avenue Theatre. cription of our goods. itself be an attraction to theae up town audiences, Sj IB Sir. TumpkiLs. AIM! the ca-t will he the name that "ins rucvutly Ralph Ward is toon to leave Ullie Akerstrom's ad­ pleased down-town tlieatre-goett, and iucludftiK "llios vance to assume the mauagemeut cf Joim J. Ken­ Biwftbel MorriHun M Mitrynwite, Mr. f'hariod W. S'lt- nedy's &tarrlujj tour. tou HB F.ciirf, Mr. W. S. ftt. CJftir us Valentine nnd Mr. Susie FuHon, of Atkinson'« "Peek's Bad Boy" Co.. Porter J. While SB Sirbil. TUeie will bo "Weduesduy haa beituu proceedings f<>r a divorce trom E. 1*. Smith, Twenty-third and Chestnut Streets. aud Saturday mat i nets, ot the SlacColliu A. Opera Cj. J. * SOMETHING NEW! REACH CO., Bob Watt, tbe wt-ll-lAiown author and composer, J* Following "Faust" will como a magnificent in Washington, J'. C., arraugiug fur Ihe pro'dticlioii of The b^et (niiitr in ili^1 city in tho ami!g*ment line, production ol Gilletto's "Sue." The Fprini: mtructi.mB his new faica comely, "A Pulf ufMnoku." safe uu'l fascinating, bctler th;m Iho far-famed snow 1022 retired by Manager Roily are: March 25, Thsitoln-r, Litbo'.'guD s!J')« of tiio North. Roller skating, dancine, MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Louise Littn, now in Eucland ai "The Lirtle Ameri­ lw(. bandu of music. Frimroceand Wfst's Minstre"*; April 1 and 8, Ilio Dud can Soubrette," will sHortl.v tour tbe Kcigllab proritices Oppn every evening Spec al Op^ra Company, in 14Tho Qiuien's Mate," the mcst in "Chispa."'which inatiiift'^ for Indies and rliiMreii every alterDOOii, ex- she us.-d tu pity h*-n-. cepring Mouday und Friday. elaborate production of ihe :-e<»son; April 1'), 22, 29, Frank Harden berg, loruier'y counectt-rt wirh a num­ Jlny C.Ctirleton Open Company, in "Nanoii," "Qu^t-n's Admls-sloD...... 25 Ccnfs. ber of Boston Ihoitre-'i ili^l at tlie Hartford Ite- LadieM...... Luce Handkerchief," Mynheer Jan," and fkUructiVb treat on the 28th tilt, of p:iral>eis of tho brain. 10 Ceute. ASK repertoire; M^y 13 and 'JO, return of the greiit popular INCLUDING FKKK VSK OF SKATK3. eucctsj, "Said Pasha." Phil. IMrvin*, iho pupa'ar young nuimger will star James H. K.-illy, tbe clevor charucter couiediau, Denny, filas^cock, O'Connor, Ward, Clements, \VilliiiiiiMin, Burns, Pfcffcr, next ee-ison in ll'fho Broom Maker ol Carlsbad. 1' At the other theatres tho programme is as fol­ MASUFACTUKERS AND DEALERS IN Bennett, C'larkson, Sunday, Dun- Wliilncy, Hoy, Mines, Haiilou, lows: Arch Street Theatre, Ilallen and lUrt in "Later Lil.ian Lewis eUueJ her tour at DiIUs, Tt-x , Feb. lap, Andrews, Fogarty, Mik'kcr, Itichartlsoii, On;" Chestnut Stre-t Oper.i Hoiist-, Knimn Ablott'i 20, and rctuineJ to New York Citj. She contemplates an' Eastern production of "At* In a Looking Glasj," Jiiillinirton, Wli.ti-. Enull'el) 0;eru Company in rejerturj; Ciiestnnt Street AND Theatre, "Natural GH.-;" Continental, J. B, IVIk in Wilson Ilatrett's new play, "Nowadays," which has «*Mixed Picklep;" Central, liaVf-rlej-Clereland Min- made u decided hit in London, is thu tirat ibut that STOCKINETTE What they think of Claflin's t-els; Forepaugh'n, "In Ibe IJHultb;" Orninnia, Ger- actor has written without tlio aid of a coll.iborateur. JACKETS. Base Ball Shoes. nian plays; Harumnu'i". Knzliwh Folly and I3ui!e-que Manager Auderoon WI.B sick fur gevornl days fast WE IlAVK A Fl'I,L LINK OF Cuinpuuy, etc.; Kensington, Jjf-o Lit mar in "Kutc;" wo«k at Wn8hiug'on with sciatica ar.d nervous pros- Jjvceum, "Over tbe (jurdt-n Wall;" Ktaudujd, "Tbe tratiou, »nd cuuld not npyear ut Albjngh's Thealic. MEN'S CARDIGAN JACKETS, 1'ugitive." Annie Fording, formerly of the Dcshon Opera Co., JN ALL \VoOL AND iVOKSTED. la reported to liavo married a young ruau of Uecatur, III., during her engagemout In that city last November. At 1.50, 2.00, 2.25, 2.50, 2.75, 3.00, F. M. Swan, advance, anrt NelHe Ppenror, Eoubietto, 3.25, 3.50, 3.75, 4.50,5.00, of Hurry Stetson's Dramatic C".. woie niarrio.t on tho btaieat Mudcov, N. Y.,Fet.2«, before a. la'g" andk-nce. 0.00 a:id 7.00 Eaeli. 831 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, Jof-eph J- C. Clarko'M tragedy,"Hubert Erumetl," wiu ALSO, PA origiiiitly acted at the Academy of .Musi^, this city, March 2, ou tho aculvcrsary of the birth of Robert MEN'S^TOCKINETTE COATS, Eininctt. SPI.KSDID F'Ul IIL'NTISQ AND RmiSO, Sadie Marti not has postpmnel her contemplated trip to tbe n*huin'is on accnuot of a eevme itlnea*. Sbe At 3.00,4.00, 5.00 and 7.50 Each. denies that abo IB under contract with Kudulph Aion- eon for next sunimc'r. ALSO, Tbe "8we*t Lavender" Compftny playing through MEN'S ENGLISH WORSTED, O tbe Eitet «ro s.iid to bo iluing ft reiniirkably largo busi­ J. W. ness, Cli!irl« lliadshaw, T. W. Fruwleyaod Percy Uu»- FOOT BALL JERSEYS, MANSFIELD, well making the hiK ANO The play In which IM-irle Nevins BJaino will star fs We hare opened onr store XO. 157 BROADWAY, Jersey JSviits *x from thw Kiench. Her t^ur will o^ieu in October and ENGLISH WORSTED SWEATERS NKAK* COKTLANDT ST.<. NEW YORK, «i SKXD FOR SAMPLES AND 1'UICUS. last twenty weeks, with ;ui additional tuppicniontary akont jr«rch 10 with a season that will carry her (o San Fiancisco. AND GUERNSEYS, complete stock of GENERAL Leonard Grover is lm-,y wriiiug a dtrong comedy- JN A 1'ULL ASSORTMENT. SPORTING goods, of which we will make our drama, with realistic ecenicenibellishineuta, in which TRADE MARK base ball goods a specialty. Wo Ada Dwycr and Ijoouard Grower, Jr., will slar uoxt guarantee them iu every particular and consider them LA.RRY The old favorites will be feen in their original season. Grovtr eays it ia a money play from the tile best ever put upon the market. Among our lead­ r-ii -«, KTiionji them MISH K*l»a Carry, Mirs Belle woru go. ing specialties are TflE KEEFE LEAGUE BASE BALL t'ioko-', Mine. Giilrielle a. ne«'-l»y »ud SaturJuy. curiug American uoveltiea for tho Ausiiulian tboat- LEAGUE BAT reade from second growth TX3CE rical season of ISS^-'JO. - 4 asli, two years standing and warranted nil \ most important event will be Mrs. Lanetry's Robert Uilllard aad Jack Mnasn will not i>tar next straight giainod. NO. O CATCHER'S GLOVES Argument at Ihe Walnut, which be,«ina Murch 18. season, after all, notwithstanding ibo Aimouuceinent wilh heavily pg'J'Ifd fingers aud palm. CRONER Sole Agency of THE ^Mr-f I-nngtry ope n-* in her (;r«nd production of "Mac - that they had secured a new play frr their joint tour. THE OLYMPIAN. MASON. BALL. bi-tli,** *bich"..witl bo given on tho aamopcale of elabo- Kicti%nd Flurrls, who were to hare backed them, have Tbo bist JOCK STRAP over invented fur athletes' PATENT KANGAROO IJASE BALL SHOE with ^zrtent plate, which r»te miwiiiriceiice ::e at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, NHW abandoned the enterprise. u»e. \Vcigbt Bupported cLtirely on tbe hips. Can be makes it impossible for the BANDS FOR MARKING PIGEONS. York. The properties arid wi-nery cost over 87,5110, Mr. Lawrence Barrett has commenced active prepar- worn all tiny without iDConvtnjeore. plate to sink into tho sole of the shoe, and also does th- di e«-Pfl fur th'1 tapers J3.COO and the dtar's per^onul ntioni for a handsome production of Wm. Young's lluckskfn, «1.5(>. Cloth, 91.35, away with riveting; custom made and will not The Bands lor Spring Hatched IMrds Now O'ftuMH's Jt.r),0(lO, the i-niiro expenditme beinp no less tragedy of "Ganelon." which will be his chief reliance BY MAIL, PREPAID Heady. thHii $2U,f)UO. As Isitlij SJacdflh it has b*?en iiiiHii!- spread. SPECIAL LEAGUE MASK. BASE for next season, although ho may present s^m-j of his BALL UNIFORMS made in tho best pos­ THE SPORTING LIFE Sfamless. Altrnrtivp, light, uio' -Hiy conceded that Mn. laugtry surpBs^ed all her old repeitory on Saturday uighta. KIRK BROAVJST, durable ami not to l>e tampered with. Fur ueo UJH;U prt-vi""* Wi.rka, and (hat nhe rcse to a huh pUoe of sible mant;er. including our celebrated NADJY WitlinDi Ilaworth the other day lost the manuscript 18 South liroail Street. I'HILADEr.PHIA. )oti(tg birdH in th*i cast, Hiuls to compote ia the nu- excffli'iif-e in tho Irviitntcnt of Shiikeerjeuie u heioic UNIFORM, as worn by Ihe New York League tumn races of ISS'l an upring hatched ymuignlerH must lined C Juries Coghlau will be M^cbelh. of a plt»y he had juat completed. It is culle 1 "Fern- clifl" and Is a domestic Club lai-t season, but greatly improved. In Inct, wear the Imnd issued (or tbe tuttue. Kvcry bird wear­ comedy drama in four acts. Send Tho piece deals with events during the civil war and a dimo (o J. C. WORSE, BOSTON everything in the base ball Hue for both professionals ing a band is registered dates Irom ths draft of August, 1£03. "HKHALD," and eecuto a ccpy of hU l*NI)l!jP£N- aud amateurs, embodying the latest Ideas and im­ Cousticutively miuiborejJ aud one initial: SIBLU Single baud...... 05 * 4 bands...... 10 The Prince K'-gent of Bavaria has caused to ho b3- provements as furnisbed by ourselves »nd the leading 4O Imuds...... ttl.OO 1OO baud*...... S2.5O stoweJ upon Edmutii C. Pt«itton. of the Metropolitan playenot the country. Send fur CATALOGUE OpHU bands for adult bin?n: Opeta Ui>i!». New York City, ttio b'gh ordt-r of St. (Oat Door Sport*-) mailed free on application. : Ready 1 to 100, .xnsfcutively numbered...... $11 OO Michael, in rmynHi- n ot his efforts and eucceaslul BASE BALL BOOK about March 10th, containing Each initial on band, per 10O...... SO ^ervicei description and prices of ID promoting German art iu this country. for 18S9. Out March 20. It should be in everyone'* good*; Addrr uinrc than a jear tho strained relations tour of K. H. Sotbcrn for iho season of 1890-91. The AND STEEL COMPAMY, entire routo has been completed, and covers territorv Torth, and where to buy them [ ex'xtiiu between Ma^gio MitdieH, the well-known Mailed for 15 Onti.- : Seamless Sporting Shoes. NEWPORT, KENTUCKY. BCT 0, tnd IJeiiry T. FtirtJofk, her htwbaud, from New York to San FrtinCisco and return. Mr, liavo Sothern will pli*x. ASSOCIATEP FANCIERS, JSext Kanyaroo B. IS. !>« * u » common arand'il in theatrical circle*, and have 'UD 5 engagements only la the prin­ 317 6, Eighth St. riiiUdolphia, Pi, Shoo - - - IfS.OO 13 now prepared to grant Hcenpuvtoiron nmuufactmeri TBUS^ES, cim-ed frequent and cipal cities. Jient Grain Cnlf, Itusnet or Itlach - 4.SO for tiie cheaper prmlucilon of soft fted aod tnaUfablo bitter controverting beiwteu ilia Complete irirYt Toe and Heel I'lalea. adi.erMit1) of the (!l-co:«1ant pair. Mi« Mitcbe'Ts Frank A. Tan nob it I, Jr., ha* copyrighted a new iron castings, direct from furnace without ntinpnltng, SUSPENSORY BAGS, Etc. JY" u scharge Sir J'inlducK v»ith dissipation, m'gl-ct musical extravaganza, called, -'Tbo R»zoo," for which EVEKV I'Alli GLAIIAXTKED by our oew Ferr*- Alnmiuuni proceFs. A gin nil miccesi. of hid «ife Btnl txfravHtaice in tho nmn.'igeim-nt of he bus plenty ol managerial ofTors. He however pre- ABIXET PHOTOS OF ALL THK BASE SEND FOK CATALOGUE. Royalty Io*. IVTiji'iinllv investigate »t wnrl;s._____ lier affair-. Mi. Pa