BASE BALL, TRAP SHOOTING AND GENERAL SPORTS

Volume 42, No 9. Philadelphia, November 14* 1903. Price, Five Cents. SPORTINO November 14, 1903. ase

ing was particularly atrocious. Hence the decision to let him go. CO,, IW« LUCKY HARRY BAY. HAHIIITON'S BOMOR. SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING Harry Bay, the lleet little outfielder of the Naps, is having good luck wHh his 34 South Third St., Philadelphia. theatrical venture, and money is pouring into his coffers in streams. When he left TO AGAIN MANAGE AND CAPTAIN THE the boys told him that in case things turn­ ed out badly and he had to walk home send me cabinet size phototype of the celebrated they would be glad to help him. President HAVERHIll TEAM. Please Kilfoyl. of the Cleveland Club, who is looking after Harry's banking, received a New York draft for a good sum from the League's Champion base ball player______:______, ball player-actor Tuesday, and Bay assur­ The New England \ ed him. that business was so good he ex­ for which I enclose three 2-cent stamps to help to defray ex­ pected a similar one to fol'ow eveiy week. Batsman Decides to Give the Sport Ray is ono-t'iird owner of the "Uncle Josh Spruceby" Company, which is. touring the One More Whirl Before Permanent pense of postage, packing, etc. : West. "- " WADDELVS VAGARIES. Retirement. Send to______Some cf His Sideshow Pe formfujces While Special to Sporting Life. Travelling as the Star of ttie"Stain of Boston, Mass., Nov. 10. "Billy" Hamil­ Guilt" Company. tosser, has ton, the fl^et-footed Clinton ball is still on the been engaged to manage the Haverhm Pitcher "Rube Waddell teairi of the New England road with the "Stain of Guilt," Dramatic League for the season of Company, and continues to furnish lots of 1904. Hamilton was mana­ fun for the public ami ex­ ger of the Haverhill team citement for his followers, both in the acting aud ath­ for the greater part of the GOOD FOR ONE PHOTOTYPE. season this year, but re­ THIS COUPOK AND SIX CENTS IN STAMPS IS letic line. Waddell has a signed his position about a strenuous part in every act, month before the end of the and he has to work hard playing season. He was CABINET SIZE PHOTOTYPES OF enough for an ordinary ac­ very popular with the Hav­ tor, but he is not satisfied erhill fans but his team with the work he gets, and did not win many games every once in a while he and he was not satisfied flies the 'coop.' Waddell with the position Haverhill puts a dozen villains to tight, rescues a score or Vim. Hamilton held in the league race. When he resigned his posi­ more frail women, does a his re­ Ed. Waddell couple of leaps for life and tion as manager he also announced C. what all. tirement from the game, but in less than "Sporting Life" has had reproduced cabinet size phototypes of celebrated goodness kuows playing independent of their He is liable to do almost anything before three weeks he was base ball players and offers to send to any of its readers photos some­ ball for Milford. His services were in with the conditions named in the the show is over, for he is doing great demand, but he refused to break into favorite base ball players by complying thing new every day. Here are a few professional ranks for the remainder of the coupon above. tilings' he has accomplished lately. . on the latest Struck out 24 batteis in a game at Mat- season being satisfied to get what money The photos are regular cabinet size (5j>£x7>£ inches) mounted for the home he could get by playing semi-professional carefully to insure safe delivery in the mails, tcon, 111., while twirling Hamilton has received several offers style Mantello mats and packed team against Champaign University. ball. opportunity to ornament your room with photos of your Played left end for the Business Men's from major league teams for next season, Here is an and but he has refused them all. He accepted favorite base ball players at practically no expense. Uugb'v Football club of Grand Rapids Haverhill team scored five touchdowns against Detroit, .the management of the One coupon entitles you to one photo. You can, however, obtain as many by a score because it is near his Clinton home. Ham­ one. the Grand Rapids club winning the coun­ photosas you desire by sending three 2-cent stamps and a coupon for each of 22 to 0. Waddell the hero. ilton has many friends all over excv.rsion steamer try, who wish 'him all possible success. JjjMFThototypes (without the coupon) will be furnished for 10 cents each. Acted as pilct on an delivery. Others will on the Ohio river at Mnysville. Ky., and The following photos are now ready for immediate saved tlv life of Vnchel Actcn, the leading be added each week: lady of the company. CLEVELAND'S CHANGE. Pitched a game for the Louisville Club against Lexlugton and allowed Lis oppo­ Next Spring in Texas Instead of LEAGUE, 1903. NATIONAL LEAGUE, 1903. nents only two hits. Wi l Train AMERICAN he handed the man­ Orlcars InHelder Qochnauer to be At Columbus, Ohio, Niw BOSTON CLUB Charles Stahl, Denton PITTSBURG CLUB Hans Wagner, Fred ager a rather severe beating because he Let Out. Young, George Winters,Frederick Parent, Clarke, Claude Ritchey, Thomas Leach, r,aid "Rube" should be carrying the hod Samuel Leever, William Bransfield Clar­ instead of trying to act. Knox. John Freeman, James Coll ins. Charles fellow while By Jay Hobe Ferris, ence H. Beaumont, Harry Smith, William At Dayton. Ohio, the queer "Sporting Farrell, Patrick Dousrherty, wrestling with George Miller, the young Cleveland, O., Nov. 0. Editor Dineeu, Louis Criger, George La- Kennedy, Charles Phillippe, Edward the Life:" It is quite settled that the Cleve­ William man who plays the part of "Chick," chance, Norwood Gibson, John O'Brien, Phelps, Arthur Weaver, Otto Krueger, newsboy in the show, shot the kid "ac­ land team, will next spring train at San Veil. Antonio, instead of New Or­ Thomas Hughes, Jacob G. Stahl. Frederick cidentally" through the hand. On Tuesday last "Rube" deserted the leans, as heretofore. The NEW YORK CLUB-George Van Haltren. members of the team will PHILADELPHIA CLUB Connie Mack, "Stain" and visited another theatre. Got manager, Maurice R. Powers, Daniel F. John J.' McGraw, Joseph McGinnityj tangled up with two lions. Entered the assemble here March 12 or John Warner' one of the 13, and go right through Murphy, Ralph O. Seybold, Harry Davis, Christopher Matthewson, cage and was badly bitten by is Oliver Pickering, Samuel Mertes, William Gilbert, John lions. His great left "mit" is said to be to San Antonio, which Edward S. Plank, condition. somewhat of a railroad cen­ OseeF.Schreckengost. Lafayette N. Cross, Cronin, Charles Babb, D. L. McGann, in a pretty "bad tre. It is a city of 70,000 George Edward Waddell, Frederick L. Roger Bresnahan, George Browne, Frank inhabitants and it is said Hartzell, Monte Cross, Daniel Hoffmau, Bowerman, William Lauder, Luther H. SOUTHERN LEAGUE NEWS. has excellent hotel accom­ Charles Bender, Welclou Henley. Taylor, John Duun. modations an important feature to base ball play­ Lajoie,Wil­ CHICAGO CLUB Frank Chance. John Tay­ Harry Bussey and Andy Roth have open­ CLEVELAND CLUB Napoleon wet-goods emporium on Cherry ers. It is nearly 2000 miles liam Bernhardt, Charles Hickman, Frank lor, James P. Case.y, Richard Harley ed a swell distant from Cleveland. Donohue, Harry Bay, Elmer Flick, Earl Joseph B. Tinker, James Slagle. Thomas street, Nashville. Wm. K. Armour The base ball diamond is Bemis, Adrian Joss, Wil­ Raub, John Evers. Carl Lundgren, Jacob Bowling Green, Ky., is making arrange­ only fifty yards Moore, Harry the K. I. T. League. located Gochnauer, William J. Bradley, R. S. Weimer, John Menefee, John Kling, Rob­ ments to break into from some of the best hot sulphur springs liam Charles Owenshoro is also likely to join. Armour Rhoades. ert Wicker, John McCarthy, in the South, a fact that decided Currie. Bob Gilks is spending a short vacation in favor of San Antonio. Manager Armour NEW YORK CLUB Harry Howell. James in Toledo. Gilks made good money man­ expects to take about twenty men South Griffith, CINCINNATI CLUB-Joseph J.Kelly.Erank Club last summer. Blues are Williams, David L. Fultz, Clarke aging the Shreveport with him, and on days when the Jack Chesbro, John Hahn, Jacob Beckley, Michael Donlin, and not playing the San Antonio team they William Keeler, War Sanders has arrived in Nashville O'Connor, Norman Elberfeld, William William Phillips, Harry Steinfeldt, Ed­ will remain there all winter. He is reserved may split up into two'teams for Harper, Thomas Daly Cardinals. SHORT PRACTICR CONTKSTS. Conroy, Walter Beville, Jesse Tannehill, ward Poole, Charles for next season by the St. Louis On the way North games will be played Herman McFarlaud, John Ganzeli. J. Bentley Seymour. ' Alonzo Davis, of New York, 'and "Henry with 'Little Rock, Louisville, Evan^ville, Dahlen, James Sehmidt, of Brooklyn, will spend most of and Columbus. A few of the DETROIT CLUB James Barrett Joseph BROOKLYNCLUB William vacation in Nashville, their. Indianapolis Crawford, Sheckard, Fred Jacklitzscb, John Doyle their winter players, of course, will not join the team Yeager, Frank Kitson, Sam home. instance, Bernhard will James McGuire, Fred Buelow, Herman Samuel Strang, Virgil Garvin. William in Cleveland. For Harry The clubs of the Southern League will come on from Los Angeles, where he is Long, William L. Lush, Joseph Kissiuger Reidy, Oscar Jones, Louis Ritter, and will come Jordan, John Dobbs, Harry receive $4750 cash for the men drafted, spending the winter, and Bay William Donovan, Louis McAllister. Gessler, Otto much more if they make good in fast from whatever point he then may happen Schinidt. that Joss will George Mullin. company. to be with his theatrical venture. P. J take a week or so at Hot Springs prior to ST. LOUIS CLUB Robert Wallace, John BOSTON CLUB Richard Cooley, The Memphis Club has signed pitcher going to San Antonio, and possibly Captain Anderson, William Friel, Michael Kahoe, Moran, Victor J. Willis, P. J. Carney' Arthur I. Goodwill, of the New York Lajoie will take a few weeks at that resort William Sudhoff, Richard Padden, Ed- Fred Tenney, John Malarkey, Harry j! League, and second baseman Lou Walters, himself. He is anxious to be in better ward Siever, John Powell, Eugene Wright, Aubrey, Edward Abbaticchio, Charles formerly of Terre Haute. foim that he was last spring and will spare Joseph Sueden, Charles Hemphill, Jesse Dexter, J. B. Stanley, E. W. Gremiuger The Southern League batting and fielding no efforts to be in prime shape when the Charles Pittinger. ' averages will appear soon after November season opens. Burkett. 15 Secretary Miller is busy compiling the GOCHNAUR DOOMED. Jones, Edward PHILADELPHIA CLUB Harry Wolverton, of figures for distribution no longer CHICAGO CLUB Fielder extensive bunch Cleveland base ball patrons Will McFarland,George Davis, William D,Sul- William Douglas, John C. Barry Fred to the press. be asked to tolerate the miscues of Johnny Zimmer, Charles Fraser, it, he can livan, James J. Callahan, Daniel Green, Mitchell, Charles Manager Whistler, of the 1904 Memphis Gochnaur. Whenever he likes Tanne­ Sparks, Roy Thomas, William line-up draw his unconditional release from the Frank Isbell, Roy Patterson, Lee Frank team, has assurance that the same he desires, hill, Frank Owens, William Holmes, G. Gleason, Rudolph Hulswitt, William for next season will be maintained, with local club and go withersoever Duggle- for Manager Armour and Messrs. Kilfoyl Harry White, Patrick Flaherty, George Keister, Charles Dooin, William exception of Breitenstein and Applegate, agreed that he has been John Slattery. J. by, William Hallman, Frank Roth, John pitchers; and Delehanty, second base; Wer- and Somers are Magoon, Nick Altrock, third base. sufficiently tried, and found wanting. ("Jiges") Donahue. McFetridge. den, first base, and Phyle, given change Doubtless Cleveland fans would have J. Donovan, Homer Manager Fisher has decided to this verdict long since had they been WASHINGTON CLUB James Ryan, How- ST. LOUIS CLUB P. the hue of the Nashville uniforms next usked to express their opinion, but the club ard P. Wilson, John Townsend, Wyatt Smoot. James T. Burke, Charles McFar­ season. Instead of the gray with black management delayed its decision in Goch- Lee, William Clark, Albert Orth, Case land, John Farrell, David L. Brain, John trimmings, the two-time champs will wear naur's case until.such a time as it was Patton, Louis Drill, William Coughlin, J. O'Neill, Michael J. O'Neill, James blue, red cap and socks. Brouthers, Carey positive that no. mistake had been made. Al Selbach, Barry McCormick, Malachi Hackett and Abbatrechio are 1904 Nashville possi­ IN BAD LUCK. bilities in the player line. worse season in Kittridge, Edward Dunkle. Gochuaur ha

American League players it is not pre­ ilayed with Wellston. O. That's not so bad sumed that the contract signed by Jones PLAY IN REDLAND. for the Campbellites. DAV1S' DESTINY with McGraw for the season of 1904 will FROSTED BUCKEYES. be recognized, inasmuch as that deal was Sons of Swat Still Belting the Horsehide— Chairman Garry Hen-maun is getting made during war times. Ban Johnson's at­ Some Post Vacation Thoughts on Uncle ready to hand down a fat bunch of de­ titude in the Davis case, while it smacks cisions. AS TO PLAYING BALL LIES IN HIS of undue interference, reveals the fact Sam's Own Game—Cincinnati Team Af­ Since George Rone joined the Camera that the American League executive has fairs—Reds' Southern Trip Arranged. Club he wears a "Idok-pleaftint-please" ex­ not forgotten the fact that: Davis was the pression that is positively resistless. "The OWN HANDS. only player in the land to defy the man­ Uohe Family." under his direction, did date of the Peace Commission. With him Hit Ren JUulfor . good work in the Western League last it is a matter of principle, and in view of Cincinnati, O., Nov. 8. Editor "Sporting season. He took the St. Joes from fifth Life:" Although Jack Frost has arrived to fourth. The Jixact Facts in His Case Which Dis. his declaration it, will be a surprise if Charley De Armond is spending the off- Corniskey releases Davis. But that does and blown most of the burnished leaves season nt Hamilton, the seat of Butler's pDse of Some Recent Foolish Stories not have any bearing on the Jones case. of autumn into space and rock-ribbed Democracy. President Gordon has the utmost transforming the trees into The Fan Club has resumed its daily ses­ CONFIDENCE IN JOHNSON, the skeletons of forest life, sions on the Rialto. and some of the most Calculated to Do President Brush, of and in discussing the big president recent­ the sons of swat hereabout thrilling stories told have been part of ly Gordon said: "In common with other are still playing Ball. No Joe Schrall's series on "Sporting Lite wiiii American League clubs we have every rea­ less than four diamond con­ the Rochesters." the New York Club, an Injustice. son to hold up Ban Johnson's hands at all tests are booked for this Jimmy Denton is likely to go to St. Paul times. He acts quickly at times, but is November Sabbath after­ Miller Huggins' successor. He played noon, and for the first time Special to Sporting Life. actuated by no other motives but the wel­ star ball for Charleston, W. Va., last sea­ fare of the American League, and the New since League Park was con­ son. Chicago, 111., Nov. 11. The mueh- York Club is as quick to realize his value verted from a cabbage Ambrose Puttmann has invested in a cliscussed George Davis is being brought as an executive as are the other clubs in patch, in '84, to a ball new home for his mother. into <> base ball talk again, a our League. Frank Farrell feels that way field, the Hubbert tract will E. M. Ashenback has picked up a nice story having been sent toward Ban Johnson." be the scene of base ball watch charm. He is now the owner of the Ken Mullord, Jr. action during the month )icgest dog in the world. When Ashton the rounds from a New A HINT TO JOHNSON. York source to the effect Editor Richter's advice to Ban Johnson that is hard on turkeys of goes along the streets of Redtowu he that he will play with the to move the American League headquar­ tender age. It; was rather a far jump creates a sensation. New York Americans next ters to New York is well worth consiuera- back from the Pacific coast the land of There's a new Richmond in the field for season, by virtue of an ar- tiou on Johnson's part. Yet. we are told flowers and sunshine to Redland, but over the Presidency of the Central League. rangeruent with Coniiskey, many a mile in the long run over the E. Lambertson. of the Terre Haute that the annual meeting of that league is "Star," may be the successor who beat Brush in a fight to be held in Chicago. This is the city for Southern Pacific I found myself camped of President in the Courts >ut on the back platform of the observa­ Bement. He knows base ball from every last summer, that meeting, and it is hero that the head­ ingle, as player, writer with the players' services quarters should be located without any tion car whistling and humming that pat­ and director. the isss-ue. According to loss of time, a fact that even a less we'll riotic song, "My Own I'nited States," Lamb" put Cincinnati on De Armqnd's a statement made by I'res- informed man than Ban Johnson should be which is one of the stirring melodies of trail. ___ ident Ban Johnson yester- able to realize. "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." Frank Bancroft, has completed the itin­ That I'ncle Sam of ours would have a hard erary of the Keds' Southern training trip. - - " day, George Davis will play TALK OF SPRING TRAINING They leave for Dallas March 14 and will OtorgeDavis with the White Sox next is rather early, but the game of base ball time were he asked to take a census of all the ball fields in his tint in two weeks of practice, the vets season. "Certainly Davis never really loses interest among its ar­ domain. Only one ind Colts filling both Saturday and Sun- *-ill play here next season," said Mr. John- dent supporters. There is an idea that who covers wide territory in travel can :Iays at Dallas and Ft. Worth. They start srn. "He cannot play anywhere else under McGraw will take his men to the Pacific understand the clear title that base ball home on the 30th. playing as follows: the National Agreement. As to the rumor­ coast early in the spring, but as Secretary has to the qualification of America's na­ Little Rock. Ark.. March 31 and April 1: ed trades for Davis. there is nothing in Knowles was out of town last week no tional game! Bull lighting is the national at Memphis April 2 and 3: Nashville, April them. Comlskey will not consider such a official news could bo had on this matter. sport of Mexico and Spain: cricket of 4, 5, 0, and Louisville 7 and 8. The team thing." The Highlanders will not train in Atlanta Great Britain, and base ball of Yankee reaches home April 9 and will play games next year, as Griffith has closed a deal Doodle. I've seen them all, and to me daily until the season opens. for the ball park in New Orleans, from there is but one great sport in the three-­ (The story about a transfer of Davis to whence they will work their way North, baseball with its kaleidoscopic surprises the New York A. L. Club is on a par with after the preliminary training. The idea the game among games. Californians love NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS. another fairy tale recently sprung to the that Southern training trips are taken It as sincerely as we Buckeyes, and Cin­ effect that President Brush, of the New simply because they follow a custom is cinnati which cradled the professional The National League laid by $35,000 last York N. L. Club, last season merely played not sound, when the ablest managers deem game still a hotbed of loyal enthusiasm, such journeys necessary. That has no greater fans than those I found icason. Davis to force an issue in Court, ..so that under the shadow of the Golden Gate. Ed Abbaticchio and his bride will reside in event of an adverse decision he could THE SOUTHERN TRIP is of benefit to a team is out natural, and AFFAIRS IN RBDLAND. vith his parents in Latrobe, Pa. abrogate Davis' big contract. Mr. Brush besides it gives the fans food for much Three weeks off the map of Balldom Frank Selee expects to arrange matters undoubtedly did take action to force an gossip and prepare them for the opening were not sufficient to bring about many amicably with pitcher Frank Corridon. issue, but not in the hope that he might of the season. It is always wise to keep changes in Redland. The two Toms Daly President Pulliam, erstwhile golf advo­ up interest in the game and last spring and Corcoran are alone outside the breast­ rid himself of writing checks for Davis. McGraw's team cleared more than the ex­ cate, has now become a foot ball enthusi- The latter has the New York League works. Heiny Peilz, George Schlie and st. Club penses of their trip from the receipts of J. Bentley Seymour all signed during the bound to a contract that makes it immater­ exhibition games en route to the Polo days I had a roaming commission. "Si" Fred Raymer declares he will not join ial, as far as 1904 goes, what the Courts grounds. We guess it is more than tradi­ doesn't voice as great an anxiety to break the Boston team except as second base- or base ball magnates do. Davis' salary tion that perpetuates the training trips. away from Cincinnati as he did during the man. comes from Mr. Brush, and all that lie has RULE CHANGES season, and he has expressed a desire to Outfielder Gessler, of the Brooklyns, is are being discussed in many sections, and play left next season. That outfield propo­ playing half-back on the Baltimore Medical to do to earn it is to stay alive. No Amer­ that there is still much opposition to the College eleven. ican League club can get him unless he sition looks as muddled as the infield puz­ foul-strike rule is quite evident. Pitcher zle. Tom Corcoran's action in hurrying Pitcher Bob Ewing expects to drive his decides to waive his claim on Brush Bill \Vo!fe, who made such an impressive debut with the Highlanders this year, dis­ home without saying good-bye to Garry trotter, Platt, Jr., in several county fair and get into the game. Herman Long has cussed the rule question one evening last Herrmann was taken as a most uncalled- races this fall. the American League on almost as good summer in this way: "Of course the foul- for slight by Fandom. Sir Tom is a queer Sam I.eever has arrived at his home, at a contract, and does not need to worry strike rule has helped the pitchers, and customer, and if he should vault off his Goshen. O., after spending some weeks at whether Detroit takes him from the In­ it would be a hard job to find a pitcher who high horse and accept the contract Cincin­ Mt. Clemens, Mich. does not favor its continuance. But, ou nati has to offer the shortstop problem vaders for another year or whether he sits would be settled. Miller Huggins will start President Dreyfuss was ill for several the other hand, that new flat-footed rule weeks after the post-season series, but is about idly, waiting for Griffith to find making a pitcher keep both feet iu front in at second, and those who know him best something for him to do. Editor "Sporting of the rubber, worried the firing end of are wagering that he will stick like a wad now quite recovered. Life.") the battery not a little. The practice of of shoemaker's wax. The guardian of first Tommy Leach is one of the highest sal­ inching up was pretty general, and some base has not yet been chosen, and if St. aried men in the Pittsbrarg team. His sti­ pitchers got away with quite a few inches Jacob Beckley is not called I've an idea pend is not far from $6000. NEW YORK NUGGETS. at that. The umpires, too, had their hands that Mike Donliu will get the place, for Manager Joe Kelley announces that next full giving the game proper attention, while he can outplay manager Kelley at the season he will try strictness as a means watching the pitchers, who were bent on bag, and Kel is probably a better outfleld- The Movement to Strengthen Both of the of securing better results. stealing up a little. If they repeal the er than the lad from Erie. Just what sort Pitcher Jim Hackett will not entirely Local Teams—Qearge Davis' Future- foul-strike rule they should cut out that of a showing Fred Odwell will make lose tho sight of the eye poisoned by ivy, Talk of Rule Chang.s. flat-foot rule and move the pitchers up against Dan Kerwin is another subject for to where he used to be. Above all, the speculation. but will hardly be able to p'ay ball again. rule makers should cut out that new wrin­ Charlie De Armond will go into business /?// Wm. /''. If. Kn'l*r,\. A MBSS OF POSSIBLE DBALS. kle making the pitcher keep one foot on the When the moguls get together in New with his brother at Hamilton, O., this win­ New York. Nov. 0. Editor "Sporting rubber while delivering a ball. 1 tell you York next December there will be plenty ter. In the spring he goes South with the Life:" The latest gossip here has it that to do that is a great strain on the pitcher, doing in the swap line, and not until then. Reds. McGraw has pat-Hied Joe McGiunity. and and no rule ever made is more calculated Cincinnatians were surprised to learn that Joe McGinnity has won out. It is stated that an effort is being made to wear out an arm than that ouc," con­ Charley Pittenger would like a Red berth. that President Brush has met his terms to secure George Davis for cluded Wolfe. Jesse Tannehill is in the same mood. Jack through the intercession of Manager Mc­ the Highlanders next year. MISCEI.LANY. Taylor so the yarn comes from Melrose, Graw. The declaration by Roger What is keeping back the American where Frank Selee is wintering might be Mike Donlin may accept a position in Bresnahan that he had no League averages? obtained in exchange for Seyrr.cur. A Covington, working in the pool rooms for fault to tind with his McGraw is said to be building up a fat whisper that Jimmy Sheckard might figure roll at the local track. the winter. He will remain in Cincinnati treatment at the hands of in a Red swap with Brooklyn made Tom until next spring. the local National team; the Max Griffenhagen, the Alderman-elect in Filer turn flip-flops all over the Leather signing of Mathewson, and the district where American League Park Club, and T. and J., were born in the President Hart signed John Kling at a the signing of Gilbert, who is located, told your correspondent that in­ same Keystone town. There seems no more nice advance before that player left for declared his entire satis­ asmuch as the present local board for likelihood of that trade being made as the season, showing that the good work faction with his life in the Washington Heights voted against cutting there is for a suggested exchange of Tom he did was fully recognized. the ball park through he, as a member of Coreoran for George Davis. A subscription is being taken up in Polo Grounds, took what­ next year's board, saw no reason Down in Bal­ ever little wind there ever why he timore, where Joe Kelley helped Senator Pittsburg to purchase a horseshoe for Ros- should vote to reverse that verdict. Alder­ Gorman tear things up this week, W. F. H. Koelsch was out of the Iron Man's man Griffenhagen is fond of the game the Red coe Miller. All he needs is a little good sails. McGraw has entered manager does not seem to enthuse over the luck to make him a great pitcher. himself. Boston suggestion, although "Pit" has been the ranks of the diplomats and does his They arc putting in 200 loads of dirt a Pitcher Pittinger was given a sharp turn­ work quietly, having almost nothing nearly as tough a proposition for Cincin­ to day at American League Park, and at that nati as that spider-legged terror with the down from the Bostons last week in an say, even when others are talking loudly. rate 100 feet will be added to centre and incline plane slants Victorious Willis. effort to get advance money to pay for a George Davis is playing with Nat Strong's right fields within a month. A New Eng­ THE PORKTOWN SUPREMACY. house in Green Castle, Pa. He may be re­ indoor base ball aggregation while stories land promoter wanted to lease the park Failing to bag the National League pen­ leased. as to his future are going the rounds. One for games by electric light but was turned nant and upset in the fight for Ohio hon­ Schmidt and Jones, the Brooklyn pitch­ story has it that both Fielder Jones and down. ors, the Red survivors are new defending ers, are wintering in California. As yet Davis would be traded off by Comiskey Many are wondering how many of this their title to Th*e championship of Cincin­ neither has made a move to carry out his for Anderson, Williams and one of Grif­ year's team will be traded off by McGraw, nati. John A. Spinney has recruited a threat to play in California again next fith's new men. Then followed a story and whether George Van Haltreu will be team of all professionals, and the victors predicting the addition of Davis to the with us again. will wave a little pennant for a cent a season. ranks of the Highlanders, this purporting President Gordon says that Jesse Tanne- trophy of success. Ambrose Puttmann, of John Newell, one of the "Pittsburg Root­ to come from a reliable source. President hill did not make any trouble among the the New Y'ork Americans, and Gus Bonno, ers," has presented Barney Dreyfuss with Johnson then took a hand and declared local Americans. "O'Connor was the .who joins the Columbus A. A. team, will a gold chain. "I have enough watches and that Davis will not under any circum­ trouble maker, and it was he who tried pitch against the Reds, who have called on chains now to supply a base ball team," stances play with any other team than the to talk it into Tannehill." Speaking of Jack Sutthoff to go to the firing line. said the Pittsburg magnate, as he fastened Chicago White Stockings. Johnson is quot­ the latter Jack Doyle recently said: "I While the Porktown argument is in pro­ the gift to his waistcoat. ed as saying that Comiskey told him that do not know of any better pitcher against gress Covington and Newport: will play for Colonel Mrx Fleisehmann secretary of he would insist on Davis playing in Chi­ Jeft-hand hitters than Tannehill when he the inter-county championship Kentoii and the Cincinnati Club, has returned to Pork- cago. Coincident with the expression given is right." Campbell iu old Kentucky. Newport's opolis from a business trip of two months in this column last: week, your Chicago The Toledo catcher. Kleinow. secured bv claim to prominence as a breeding place in San Francisco. He saw no players iu correspondent, Brother Phelan, also con­ Griffith, is said to be a comer. He will for ball players has never been put for­ California who would look good in a Cin­ sidered the chances of have a chance to prove it here next season ward, and it is rather surprising to see cinnati uniform. unless perchance Griffith can prevail ou what sort of a front the All Stars put np FIELDBU .TONES Comiskey's good nature to a sufficient all native Newporters. Five minor leagues Pat Donovan has had a relapse, and his joining Griffith's tribe more than good. It extent to garner in Sullivan. and one independent club are represented (.vsieians have ordered him to West Ba- Is an outfielder that Ciark Griffith is work­ A local friend of Jimmy Barry, of the in the team make-up. Pitcher Ben Shafts- n to recniit. He has worried a great ing to get, and it is believed that he will Phillies, predicts that the Newburg man tail was with Des Moines in the Western; deal over the complications in his club, do business with his old boss. Charley will show up to greater advantage under catcher "Smutter" Matthews with Atlan­ and now that these cares are off his mind Comiskey. If Davis is secured it is pre­ Hugh Duffy's management than he did ta in the Southern: first basomau Tommy he is expected to rapidly retrain his health. sumed that he will be played at third base last year. Barry would be a good man for Quinn with Vicksburg, and third baseman Pitcher Corbett. having positively refused and Conroy be held as extra infieider. The Ned Hanlon. Wee Wee Prout with Shreveport, in the to rejoin the Brooklyn team it is probable team on the hill is in need of a capable Cotton States; second baseman Red Mack that Pittsburg will get him by giving emergency infieider. As between Davis and Costly. and short stop Jimmy Barton with Grand Brooklyn a good pitcher for the waiver. Jones the latter would be more valuable De Style "Now that; you own an auto­ Rapids in the Central, and outfielders Tom­ New York also wants Corbett, but Hanlon of the two for Griffith. As the peace agree­ mobile I suppose you're out a good deal." my Ray and Cooney Beck with Paducah in will not consent to further strengthen hi» ment placed Jones among the Chicago Gunbuata "About $10 a week." the K. I. T. Maloney. the right fielder, metropolitan rivals. SPORTING November 14, 1903.

of gentlemen who are anxious to give Hav the best interests of the game, and, in the erhill a winning ball team. Hamilton ha long run, even of the big leagues them­ one of the best ball cities in New Eng selves. CHIEFTAIN COLLINS' land, and he will have no warmer well FIZZES. wisher than Secretary Moody, of the Navy The Republicans failed to "give 'em himself a resident of Haverhill, and al Jessie" in 1856, but the Bostons gave 'em ways a contributor to the success of it Tessie in that world's series. ROYAL REWARD. ball teams in a most substantial way. Ham In this connection it may be mentioned ilton was in the citv last week. He neve that they won't attend Wagner's operas c ___». looked better in all his life, and really in Pittsburg now. looked more like a colt than a seasoned vet The famous U. S. Senator, German, who eran. achieved a brilliant personal triumph in A NEW THREE=YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE SPOKES FROM THE HUB. the late Maryland election, is one 06 the Harry Pulliam will bo here for the Har founders of professional base ball. Mr. vard-Yale game ou the 21st. Gorman finds it just as easy to be a BOSTON A. L CLUB. Kittredge will do some roller polo root leader amongst United States Senators as ing in Bloomington, 111., the next fev he used to amongst average men. The base months. He has collected an aggregation ball man in politics is always a winner here he thinks will attract some simoleons and many fans work for him regardless of Manager John Smith, of the Manchester party. The Popular and Able Leader of the World's Cham N. E.. team, is in the throes of basket bal Ted Sullivan, the only one, is wintering and has a team that is a winner. Baske (or falling, rather) in Washington. ball has a big hold iu the affections o M. J. Thompson, formerly graduate man­ pion Team Thus, Like His Rival, Fred Clarke, New England lovers of sports, and all o ager of athletics at Georgetown University, the teams seem to be doing a thriving bus is officiating as referee iu many of the inoss. principal football games between the big Escapes the Salary=Reduction Policy. The American League grounds here are University teams. Mr. Thompson was re­ in great demand for football purposes, bu 1 sponsible for some of the greatest George­ the owners do not care to let' them fo town base ball teams. on a price that is Now let the magnates get Washington such purposes and put fourth or better, with Special to Sporting Life. Pittsburg, by bestowing upon it a banne almost prohibitive.. a good ball club, emblematic of that fact, and such ough Three base ball lights, favorites here, are accessible grounds and doubled bleacher Buffalo, N. Y., Nov. 10. Daring the pas case of thi capacity. Then if the town doesn't cut- of the Bos to be the case each year in the seen often in the streets? of the city Selee week Manager Jimmy Collins, club fortunate enough to show supremacy Dufl'y and Tonney. Long is not a Bos draw any city of less than twice its pop­ ton Club, went to Milwaukee for a con With Stahl in first-class year, and it looks as if he bar ulation let them pass it up, and the writer Terence upon club matters of the country. tonian this will agree to eat nothing but broken glass the shape the locals ought to open another sea shaken the dust of Boston from his feet for with President Killilea, son in better shape than they were in las good. He is wintering in Chicago. for a year. 5wner of the Boston Club who Col season, but they are likely to find the op The magnates among the minors While in Milwaukee posing teams stronger than last season bj were in Cincinnati have very little to saj AGAINST WHITFIELD'S WIDOW. lins refused to talk, btr considerable. about the dose they got in that country. upon his return here he in Frank Connaughton, the veteian infielde plans for CHANGES GALORE States Court timated that all seem to be in order for the Nationa of Clinton, who did rattling good worl A Decision by the United 1904 had been settled. Said for Worcester and Montreal, is understood Which Will Deprive Her of a Consider­ will have the League team here, but it strikes me i he: "We would be well for the club to go slow in to be in demand for next seasou. Con of Life Insurance. same old team next season. naughton could have plenty of openings able Amount I can im­ such a matter. Said a well-known base Mo., Nov. 5. Judge John I don't see where ball man the other day: "The Boston Na in the West, but wants to "sit" close to Kansas City, prove the team in a single done fa his home. F. Phillips, of the United States District position, except, possibly tional League team would have Court, holds that insurance companies may Collins better had the pitchers been in the shap the anti-suicide at third base." they should have been in. Neither Willi enforce James Collios smiled and winked as he FROM THE CAPITAL. clause where such contract or Pittinger were in any sort of shap into by the in­ said this. He added: "By part of the season; in fact, Pitt was entered the way, my contract ran out this year the first sured. The decision was in inger gave but occasional glimpses of his A Backer Secured For Washington James Whit- and during my visit in Milwaukee I re all season. There was mud the case of newed it for three years more at a sub usual ability Strengths ling the Local Team The field, a well-known newspa­ that in fault-finding with the work of Gremingei Mnors- General News and per writer, who killed him­ stantial advance." He also stated at third, but he certainly played better bal Mnjors and fielder Unglaub and outflelder O'Neil, of the Comment. self while president of the the than the average third baseman. Aubrej Western League. Whitfield two Milwaukee Clubs had accepted seemed to have the making of a good Boston Club's terms. By Paul IF. Katon. was insured for $5000, re- player. It Js a rather tough test of a ceived a policy that con­ youngster to take him from the ranks of Washington. Nov. 8. Editor "Sporting tained a clause specifying BOSTON BRIEFS. an independent club he had uo rninoi Life:" The announcement in last week's that $500 only should be league experience and thrust him into "Sporting Life" that it is believed the recovered in case of sui­ major league company. The boy has good Athletics will transfer Lave The Plans and Prospects For Killiiea's to Wash lames Whitfield cide. Although the statutes stuff in him. Then Abbatichio put up ai Cioss and Seybold of Missouri declare that in­ Club Changes Galore Assured For the excellent game at second. Then Long ington is by no means sc surprising as it looks upoi surance companies may not make suicide a Boston National League Club Current should not have been allowed to go. It is defense in refusing to pay a policy, Judge true he is not the good batsman he once its face. A very jiiucli News and Gossip. stronger reason than that Phillips held that "as the pleading of the vas, and the foul-strike rule knocked him contract in question voluntarily entered by out almost completely, but he is such could bo named for believ By Jacob C. Morse. ing that President Ben the parties, goes merely to the question of grand fielder that his superiority iu this recovery and not to de­ 11. Editor "Sporting Life:' any short Shibe, of the Athletics, has the amount, of the Boston, Nov. respect almost counterbalances become financially interest­ feat a recovery, my conclusion is that the The visit of Manager Collins to Henry comings in the batting line. Long did noi sum Boston American ed in the Senators. Prob plaintiff is only entitled to recover the Killilea, owner of the make a good move, so far as he was con ably his holdings in the lo of $500." League team, at Milwaukee corned by leaving Boston. It does not paj extremely cal club are very large, il was doubtless an old horse to try such a move. Hi they do not actually amount satisfactory to both sides failed to satisfy in New York and De Paul W. Eaton to a controlling interest. L-L-L LEAGUE ITEMS. as Collins signed a contract troit, but he played brilliantly at second new venture of the three years, certainly for This for for the latter club." Philadelphia magnate transpired a few Bloomington is looking for a second base- not less than $6500 per an­ THE PROBLEM. ago in a way which would leave no his old figure. Col­ the ball of which days man to take the place of Harry Truby, re­ num, With Wi'lis pitching doubt in most minds that he has become leased. lins is the first man to sign he is capable other clubs will find it dif­ the principal owner of the Statesmen, if a contract for 1904, ficult to win under any circumstances, but it could be sot forth here in detail. Ot Pitcher Ben Jacobson, drafted by Wash­ Young, Parent, Perris and It is impossible to sny how the other pitch­ course the deal for Cross and Seybold, if ington from Decatur, says he will not play Criger hold over for an­ ers will line up. I'ittenger will not be it is consummated, does not necessarily with the Senators. other season. The signing here unless he is nitre modest in his de­ of the Athletics. It upon mean the weakening Decatur will have to sign another pitcher of Collins doubtless will mands for salary, and if he insists remains to be seen what they may get in to take the place of Jacobson, who has help much to make the path the terms of his present contract, will be a trade. With such a wise and liberal released. Cainey will be tried in the box. been drafted by AVnshington. 1. C. Morse of Killilea easy so far as backer as president the other players are con- lie did sotm very good work last season. BEN SHIBE Charles Miller has been elected Fisher, of Shreveport, is unknown, so far can forge ahead as of the Bloomington Club, succeeding Ed­ cerned.but the owner of the club is not President Johnson league losing any sleep over the matter, as he as fast company is concerned, and so is blithely as Jim, the Penman. Hence the ward Holland, who has been made will be fully prepared for any emergency Brcssler, th^ left-hander, who was secured success of the Hillobrand deal and the president. from the Lowoll Club, with which he re­ good prospects for others. Mavbe some of Krebs that may arise. A wire was received from pitch­ Decatur announces that catcher Milwaukee that Collins had practically ar­ fused to play last season. Bressler the readers of the "Life" think the Hille- has signed a contract for 1904. There was ed some very effective ball while with the brands didn't cost some money. The clubs from ranged matters with his men for another be with some talk of his accepting an offer season. It was also stated that Unglaub Lowell Club. Dexter will ^carctly that were bidders for their services were Colorado Springs. the club next season. He is one of the many and wealthy, and Washington had might be tried on first base, while in a team, and with Rockford business men are figuring on it was stated that high-salaried men of the to raise them all. The Pacific National dispatch from Buffalo Needham to do the extra catching and League averages show that A. Hillebrand having a good team in the pretty village Collins expected to make no change in his the outfield, will not bo nfxt year. The team the past season was Mr. Killilea, who Geier to play batted .360 in 34 games, and was fifth team for next season. needed, and will be allowed to go else­ among the outflelders with .966 in 17 a big disappointment. knows the game from A to Z, and is as con­ where, and it need not be said, ought to out of abilities of his players games, having accepted 29 chances President Smith, of Terre Haute, de­ versant with the catch onto a new job with but very little 30. H. Hillebraud hit for .323 in 56 clares that he has already signed two catch­ as anybody, has an exalted opinion of the difficulty indeed. With a winning team figures indicate that two Unglaub, and says he games. These ers, three pitchers, two outfielders and abilities of young the Boston Club ought to make a good really good batters have beeu secured, and three infielders for next season. can put up a good game at first base. showing in the race and draw well, but if Lave Cross, Seybold. Orth (if he does Lachance will continue to play the bag. outlook the club cannot The directors of the Cedar Rapids Club from the present not figure in a trade) keep up their clip ball for notwithstanding, as Collins was perfectly bo depended upon to be in the running with a few hits may be made by next vear's have voted to try Three-I. League well satisfied with his work last season. the New York. Chicago and Pittsburg Washingtons. especially if Selbach 'is iu one more season. At one time recently The acquisition of Clubs. It is by no means an easy task to shape and Winters can come anywhere there was a strong sentiment for withdraw­ UNGLAUB AND O'NBIIJL build up a ttam of the calibre of the Bos­ near duplicating his swell minor league al. will mean the passing of Jack O'Brien. ton champions of the hitter nineties. average. There has been a rumor afloat The financial report of the Terre Haute .O'Brien filled in well while Stahl was away, FRANK SELRB that Jimmy Williams, of New York, may Club shows that the association cleared but somehow did not bat up to his reputa­ feels well satisfied with the array he will wear a Washington uniform next year, but $800 last season and that about $1500 had have to battle for the championship of the be nothing more than gossip. With improvements in the base tion, up to general expectation, or up to his thinks New York it may been spent for ability. He showed up very well indeed National League, and such a combination the scorers would ball park. will be the club he will hive to beat to their arms chalking up bingles (hiring spring practice. He was handicap­ will break Manager-Captain William Connor, of the almost all of the sea­ gain the pennant, and that Pittsburg JIMMY WILLIAMS ped by a bad foot not be so successful as it was last season. has also been figured into a Comiskey-Grif- champion Bloomingtons, is to be helped son, and at the close of the season went that neither or hampered, as the case may be, by an that one Selee must recognize, however, fith deal by some of the scribes. As Wil­ under an X-ray and it was found Mew York or Ch'cago have the out and in­ liams is the best second baseman in the advisory committee of three directors, who of the bones of his foot had been broken. {'iid that will have to approve all engagements and leaves fields of the Pittsburg champions, business, except Lajoie. and about as val­ If O'Brien departs for new fields he It will take decided superiority in other uable as any of the Highlanders, the foxy releases. with the best wishes of everybody. The lepartments to win the flag from Drey- Grif. is likely to think many thunks before signing of Doran would make it appear fuss' men. Selee is of the opinion that letting him go anywhere. However, while that a change will be made in the catch­ Koscoe Miller will not be of any mere use the red lights hold out to burn they may PACIFIC NATIONAL POINTS. ing department. Doran was urged upon o the Pittsburg than he was to the New do any kind of a turn in Gotham. By the attention of Manager Collins while he York aggregation, and that the champions the way, good second bas-emen are the The Chicago A. L. Club has drafted sec­ was with the Concord (N. H.) Club, but ire decidedly weak in the points, as wjjs scarcest article in high base ball society ond baseman Donahue from the Salt Lake was not secured and could have been had shown in the series with Boston Ameri­ just now. President Johnson, it is said, ~lub. Now he has cost nt that time for $300. cans. He has little confidence that Do- ins become quite strongly impressed with Pitcher Jesse Stovall, who has had Na- the club a cool thousand. The suggestion eny will be of any use to the National the young blood idea, and has two other as lonal League experience, says that the was made that Jake Stahl be broken in eague winners. It must be remembered, new players from the California League is no harder a first baseman, but with Doran it is dif­ ;oo. that the Pittsburgs had lots of ill practically cinched for Washington. He is ntting in the major leagues ficult to see where there is room for the tick last season, owing to injuries and ifter several promising minor leaguers. ban in the Pacific National. collegian. ither handicaps, and still they tvon tho Mr. Johnson's tackling and interference Billy Dammann has pitched great ball PLEASING OUTLOOK. nennant. lave been great this fall, and he is round- *or Spokane this year. His best record is "BILLY" HAMILTON ng out bis achievements in the seance of 'ourteen games won out of fifteen, ten of A well-known and loyal supporter of the the game in this city says that ho will be sur­ could not resist the temptation to don THE NATIONAL BOARD hem being consecutive victories. pangles again, and has arranged with tho with the minors, by making a few sen­ Kid Egan, who played short stop for Salt prised if the local American League team New England favorites amongst (loos not make more money next season laverhill Club, of the sational pickups of hot *L,ake on the old Maroons at the beginning ..eague. to run the team. He is to have the youngsters. Probably the represen- if the season, and later on the Los Angeles that it has made in any season of its and is already looking out the National Association never career. This, he says, will bo the caso arte blanche, atives of earn, is now with the Reliance team iu the "or some first-class pitching talent and -ealizcd how hard it is to beat three of a California State League. largely owing to the fact that the club i fast first bfiseman and outfieldcr. As vind until they were up against that won the post-season series and because Silly is to make his headquarters in Clin- oyal trio. "Czar" Ban, Garry the Prince Up in Helena they are still playing base there will be a general desire all along the on, Mass., this winter there is no doubt md Harry the Bourbon. It was a horse mil. Two teams have been organized by line to turn out to watch the play of the le will got many applications for posi- n them a draft horse, in fact. The re­ 'Kid'" Peeples, former captain of the club that won the American, as well as ions on his team from thousands of young sult would have been more satisfactory to Helena team, before that aggregation quit the post-season championship. It seems to spirants for fame who read "Sporting he base ball world at large if the minors he league, and "Sunny Jim" Shaffor, the me that the American League could well Jfe." Mr. John J. Canigg is the new lad made a better showing and received omedian first baseman of the Butte cbam- afford to compliment the club that has done resident of the club and he is highly greater consideration, which they are sure- ions. Peeples' aggregation won the first BO much tc advance its cause by beating poken of. and is associated with a coterie. , y entitled to, and which, would subserve ame by a score of 6 to 5. November 14, 1903. SPORTINQ 5

In the Northwest League. He has quit string of tough luck ever strike a single pitching and now plays third base. manager before? 'TIS NOT A LOST ART. YOUNG PLAYERS IN HAND. A BETTER OUTLOOK. Eleven men have been signed to date The Rumors Connecting Him With the Now, with a now infield assured, an im­ for the Rock Island team of 1904. They Presidency of the New York League proved striug of pitchers,, real stix-ngth be­ are: Carl Moore, catcher, Keokuk, la.; Har­ Not hind the bat, and hitting power added to BASE STEALING IN CHUNKS STILL ry Womach, pitcher, Keokuk. la.; Oscar N. Due to His Own Actions. the outfield. Comin.v feels tickled to death. Williams, outnelder, from the Michigan Syracuse, N. Y., Nov. 7. Editor "Sport­ Out of his thirty men he will develop fif­ A POSSIBILITY League; W. N. Graham, outfielder, Brad­ ing Life:" For some time past the press teen winners. Beiry, the Texas catcher, is ford, 111.; E. A. Camp, catcher, Bellevue, in several towns of the New York State touted as the real goods. Sullivan, Slat- la.; Frank La Kaff, pitcJber, Delmar Junc­ League circuit have publish­ tery and Berry will be carried till tv/o of tion, la.; Peter Lister, second baseman, ed articles to the effect that the three prove just right; in other words, Chance and Sheckard Demonstrated Dur­ Savanna, 111.; William Rebschher, short a. change was to be made Berry and Slattery will fight it out for the stop, Kewauee: M. J. Smith, catcher, in the job of understudy to Sullivan. Dougher- Cam­ office of president- ty, the Southern pitcher, is considered a ing the Past Season That the Deca> bridge, 111.; Arthur Luudiu, pitcher, Orion. secretary, and the sporting great accession Lister and La Kaff are the only members writers have proclaimed re­ to the staff but I figure of last on a deal with tTTe New York Americans dence season's team whose names have peatedly that I was to suc­ which will add a crackerjack to the old Ro­ in Base Running is Largely been gotten on new contracts. ceed John H. Farrell in the man's slab corps. Jones and Davis have- OTHERS IN VIEW. position. The said writers declared often enough to make it seem Due to Lack of Wiil and Effort. Negotiations are on with Guy Dickey, will all substantiate me pretty accurate that they will play in Now first baseman: Don Vandine, third base- when I say that the men­ York next year or nowhere. It would not man, and J. G. Arthur, pitcher, three of tion of myself for the pres­ surpr5.se mo if tlr> deal Commy now has By W. A. Pkelon, Jr. the leading players of last season's aggre­ idency of the League was under way had as its outcome ah exchange gation. entirely unsolicited Chicago, 111., Nov. 10. Editor "Sporting They are on the reserve list, as on my of Davis. Jones and McFarlaud for Tanne- Life:" Out are pitcher Charles Case and catcher Dan Geo. H. Ceer part, and that I have never hill and Williams. Both these men, I of the smoke and confusion of O'Leary, both of whom have been sold to announced myself as a think, wish to leave New York Jones and the base ball campaign just ended one the Indianapolis American Association candidate for the place. Davis wish to go there arid Griffith could bright and pleasing fea­ IN AT TUB certainly ture looms up like a team, and fielder Adolph Wind and catcher BIRTH. use such a catcher as Eddie Mc- red­ Cliff Latimer. In the event of Case and The history of the New York League Farland. Watch the cards, and see if this headed man at an Ital­ is well known, and the exchange ian dance. That feature O'Leary not making good at Indianapolis general public doesn't go through. they will come back here. All the newly- is familiar with the fact that the under­ TAYLOR TO GO. was the base running of signed, with the Frank Selee has declared himself as Frank Chance and Jimmy signed players are youngsters of considera­ valuable assistance of fav­ ble promise. Graham is a Henry D. Ramsay, of Paterson, N. J., or­ oring an exchange of Jack Taylor in the Sheekard, both National brother of ganized near future. Taylor is said to be tired of Leaguers, each of whom cap Peachie Graham, for three seasons a star the New York League and start­ of the Rock Island Club, who has been ed it on its successful career. The records Chicago and eager to go somewhere else, tuied sixty-seven cushions of the first meeting at the New National and there are only about seven other teams during the season. Base drafted by the Chicago National. which could use him. Jack was a great running has Hotel at Auburn will show that the writer become such a of these lines, together with two other man all season, ill the regular campaign, raritv of late years that it and, oddly enough, the only terrific drub­ was almost a lost PHILADELPHIA-NEWS. gentlemen, was tendered the presidency of art. Hard­ the League, without salary, and declined, bings he received were in the post-season ly any of the star players set, when the White Sox gave him three could navigate the sacks a for the simple reason that lots of hard Frank Chance The Philadelphia Leagui Club Planning work without compensation was not allur­ awful lickings. He is still the whole works little bit, unless push­ ing. as a slabrnan, and will make good with any ed along by the next batsman, and For Next Year—To Remain in Business team. McLean, the giant catcher, Is, I un­ one of the prettiest and most ex­ and at the Famous Old Ball Park—News MADE NO CANVASS. derstand to be let out. Selee has already citing features of The writer, after receiving the assurance the game had be­ and Qossip. of several come to the conclusion that the boy is not come practically a forgotten branch of persons competent to speak au­ fast enough, although he worked 'in only play. When asked why so few bases were thoritatively on the subject, communicated one game. Corridon, the pitcher secured stolen, the critics and the players made By F. C. Ricltter. with the several club owners as to the from Providence, who was ill all season, is various solemn excuses, and gave lengthy Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 11. A meeting of truth of the rumor of the proposed change in good shape, and is counted on for good explanations of the seldomness of thievery. the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia in the oflice of president-secretary and work next spring. James A. Hart is ex­ They said that the pitchers balked so Base Ball Club was held Friday afternoon. received replies to the effect that the mat­ pected in from the Coast to-day. James much, and with so little restraint from the President Potter presided. ter was newspaper rumor, pure and simple. may bring the contracts of half a dozen umpires, that no decent starts could be ob­ President Dreyfuss, of the The undersigned, as the files of "Sporting California wonders along with him. Let us tained from first base Pittsburg Club, was also Life" will show, has always upheld State hope so the California brand is generally 'TWAS EVER THUS. present in advisory ca­ league base ball and advocated year after pretty good. True, pacity. After the confer­ year the advisability of Syracuse joining the pitchers do balk, and do get the State League circuit in direct and open away with it, but are they one bit balkier ence, which was secret, opposition than the slabmen of long ago? It is very Business Manager Shetts- to the entire local press, the AMERICAN LEACOE NOTES. seldom nowadays that a line stated that there was sporting writers of which are manly enough pitcher catches a man slid­ nothing of interest to the to admit that the advice was not so bad, ing back to first. Galvin, public to give out. Secre­ after all. The base ball season of 1903 Billy Lush is running a basket ball team Kilroy and Welch used to tary Roberts stated that was the most successful from a financial in Bridgeport. nail somebody every after­ the Board would take no standpOta^of any season since the profes­ Pitcher Bill Donovan will linger in De­ noon, and could outbalk all action as to sional game has been in existence here. troit until after Thanksgiving. rebuilding the GEORGE H. GEBB. the slabrnen now twirling left field bleachers until af­ Catcher Durham, of Durand, Mich., wants in either league. The sacri­ lames Potter ter the first of the year. a trial with Detroit next spring. fice hit and the hit-and-run A number of lawsuits, system are also said to be growing out of the accident which caused CHICAGO CLEANINGS. Dr. James Casey has accepted a position responsible for the decay of several deaths at the ball grounds last Au­ with a prominent Detroit dentist. base running, but the sacri­ gust, will be argued Ban Johnson Announces His Prospective Catcher Drill, of Washington, intends to fice is about that time, and only used with a man the result will likely have some effect on Removal to New York as an Early Pro­ quit the diamond for law practice. on base and no one out, what while the hit-and-run the club owners will do. Secretary bability, Much to the Woe of the Fans— Bradley, of the Clevelands, has decided iames Sheckard gag is Roberts also stated that the club would not to play indoor base ball this winter. pulled off about as infre­ remain in Comiskey Delighted With His Team as quently as the sacrifice. It is also claimed business and continue the same "Wid" Conroy, of the New Yorks, is that the as during the past season, and would play Lined us For 1904—Talk of Players wintering on catchers throw better. The catch­ the scheduled games at Broad and Hunt­ his farm, near Camden, N, J. ers have this advantage that the big glove Jumping West is Forgotten. Herman Long was not now used breaks ingdon streets, there being no truth in the reserved by De­ the shock of the ball and report that the American League grounds troit because his contract has another year the man can recover and send the ball By W. A. Phelon, Jr. to run. away sooner than when the smaller gloves would be used. were worn. Still, the pitcher is farther A NEW SPORTING PAPER. Chicago, Nov. 9. Editor "Sporting The Washington "Post" urges a trial of from the catcher, and the backstop doesn't The "Sporting Boiler," a weekly publica­ Life:" Ban Johnson announces the early Jimmy Ryan as manager of the Washing­ live who tion devoted to boxing, bowling, basket removal of his offices to New York, and ton Club. can throw better than Ewing, now that we are going to Beunett, and the rest of those old lads. 1 all and kindred sports in this city, made lose the bulky Manager Armour thinks he will have a its first appearance Saturday. Ihe paper Ban those cf us who have L-ever properly SHOWED THEM UP. appreciated the genial elephant second Parent in shortstop Pastor, of the Chance and Sheckard simply showed is a 10-page sheet, filled with bright gossip suddenly Nashua Club. up a and newsy sporting notes, and is neatly il­ realize what a loss his departure will be to lot of gentlemen who are too timid to take us. What? Chicago without Ban President Killilea states chances or are afraid of lustrated. ?,he names of the proprietors Johnson? that the Boston a little exercise. and editors are not announced, but the pub­ The Fisher Building without its rotund Club will start next season with about six Thev showed that bases can be stolen just sage? Perish the thought! We are, at new men for a trying-out. in the same old way, lication office is given as 134 South Third and that daring run­ street. It is understood that Billv Weart, least, cheered by Ban's announcement that The Pittsburg Dispatch critle says ners can beat the catchers and the base- he will spend part of bis time among us he men right of the "Press," is the editor-in-chief. He would not give Leach for two Colllnses. along. There are many men in has associated with him a number of local in the future. Ban Johnson, viewed from Probably not, for there is only one Jimmy the big leagues who can beat both Chance sporting writers, each of whom is well a newspaper man's point of observation, Collins. and Sheckard in a sprint, but none of these is a pretty good proposition. Always jolly, versed in his specialty. The new paper is Jesse Tannehill declares that the high men came near them when it was time to bright, newsy, up to date always friendly, doing all he can to please steal bases. Fifteen years ago, as the old and strikingly the press gang, the boys have come to altitude of the New York American League original in make-up. It must be seen and grounds is responsible for his poor show­ record books show, players stole bases ad read to be appreciated. think the world of him. No matter what libitum. The American Association men the exigency of the day, no matter how he ing this year. were particularly lively and an Association LOCAL JOTTINGS. may be pressed and worried. Ban never The famous Buck Ewing believes that game must have been a gingery spectacle, Manager Mack, of the Athletics, has forgets that he was a reporter in the long the American League as a playing organi­ with players diving and scooting from sack turned McGeehau, the Holy Cross pitcher, ago, and the old fellowship of the report­ zation is two to one stronger than the to sack at every over to the Toronto Club as part considera­ ers' craft makes him the friend of the National League. turn of the battle. For tion for the Bruce deal. ten years past the base running has been man who toils with pad and pencil. Tannjiiill, it is said, will not be let out decaying, and the work of Chance Captain Lajoie, of the Clevelands, is in McROY GOES, TOO. and town for a two weeks' visit with friends. Young Robert Mclioy, Ban's amiable and by Comiskey. The Old Roman believes Sheckard was the one thing needed to Manager efficient secretary, that he would have made good with a live brace it up and show that wholesale plun­ Shettsline announces the engage­ is also to be transferred one oa either side of him. dering was still a possibility. ment of the crack Harrisburg pitcher, to New York a distinct loss to the press Breckiuridge, with whom Connie Mack was gang. McRoy is very young, but is of the Fat Flaherty. of the White Sox. will THE AMERICAN LEAGUE, also negotiating. right stuff, and is most heartily liked by keep in trim during the winter by playing incidentally, was very weak in base run­ Lave Cross and his wife, who is a good everybody. In size he is like a mosquito to brsket ball for the Carnegie team. He is ning this season. Few of the Johnsonians an elephant, as compared with a brilliant basket ball player. did shot, have been hunting at Gettysburg, the vast anything worth noticing in this line. where they were the guests of Eddie Plank. Ban; but he is a brainy and energetic Willie Keeler is playing the races on the Dave Fultz, the best thief in the League, Kid Gleason's only occupation this win­ youth and a great mixer. The local offi­ information he gets from Frank Farrell, was out of it half the time, and none of the ter is keeping tab on the races. ces in the Fisher Building, we are told, the head man of the New York Club. He other lads could do much on the pathways. Roy Thomas has gone on a Western will be kept open. It would be a heavy ought to win out on that proposition. Chance, Sheckard, Wagner and Mertes trip, selling notions on commission. blow to the scribblers were those rooms to skinned anything in the American, be abolished. There Dineen, Criger and Freeman will un­ so far Billy Keister, of the Phillies, is making is always a hearty doubtedly select Hot Springs for their train­ as pilfering was concerned, Harry Bay, of this city his home this welcome to the reporter, and the boys Cleveland, being winter. spend hours in congenial ing spot in the spring. Dineen insists it about the only American Under the new municipal valuation sys­ loafing at those is a place beyond compare for pitchers. Leaguer to make a pretty showing. tem the ground upon which the Philadel­ twelfth-floor headquarters. Will Ban really phia Club plays, which is owned b'y Reach keep those offices, or will he, like so many Swander did so well in the post-season and Rogers, has been assessed for 1&4 others who have been tempted by the games that he will be a regular in 1904. DONNELLY TRANSFERRED. at $150,000. This year it was $102,500. bright lights of Broadway, soon forget old Barney Dreyfuss and Frank Selee both had Connie Mack and John Shibe, Chicago and become but a memory here? their eyes upon this promising young player. of the The passing of Ban to New York shows Rock Island's Manager Traded to Spring­ Athletics, take in all of the boxing shows Dougherty of Boston is considered by his this winter. President Potter of the Phil- that the Forceful Elephant is not at all fellow-players one of the greatest long-dis­ field Where He Will Handle a Team in lies, plays racquets daily, while Secretary worried over the possibility of Griffith's tance throwers in the country. It is said Which He Has an Interest. Roberts devotes his time to the fashionable team being ejected from the Highland that he is capable of beating Hatfield's game of "Bridge," at which he is an ex­ grounds. The big chief thinks that all the record throw. Rock Island, 111., Nov. 9. Editor "Sport- pert. excitement will die away in smoke, and Ing Ljfe:" Frank Dounelly, for the past that Griffith's men, reinforced a bit, will Lee Tannehill declares that the past two years manager of the Rock Island be great money-makers in 1904. season was the worst he ever experienced. team, has been released to Oroup Picture of the Champion Pittsburgs COMMY PLEASED. He played some brilliant ball and at other Springfield, the local asso­ Charlie Comiskey feels well pleased these times his work was about as poor as he In "Sporting Life" of Oct. 24 was pub­ ever has done. ciation receiving as a con­ lished a fine full-page days. He has thirty players lined up, has sideration A. B. Hagerman, half-tone group of some trades well under way, and refuses There were 25 1 to 0 games in the Amer­ the champion Pittsburg Club the only one to admit one of the star twirlers of of the kind published as yet, any chance of his team's falling ican League last season, Boston won four the Senators. Donuelly and therefore, down the way it did last summer. The of these, Young winning three, Gibson specially valuable. This group has also White Sox, the will be manager of Spring­ been specially prepared for framing pur­ with the drafted players, cer­ other, and lost to Washington (Wilson) and field the coming season. He tainly look good enough right now to go in New York (Deering). poses. It is printed from the original half­ and climb two notches higher. Never is a stockholder also in the tone plate on heavy plate paper, size 13x14 was A Chicago dispatch states that Ban association here. Donnel- there such a run of tough luck as befell John­ inches, and will be sent, securely wrapped Comiskey this year. The downfall of the son has decided to pass outfielder Al Sel- ly's successor here has not in tubes and mail prepaid, to any "Sport­ bach down the line, and has yet been decided minor league's secured to mend the gaps signed Stone, upon. It ing Life" reader who will remit, for each left by the departure of Griffith, Mertes, of Milwaukee, to take Selbach's place in is understood a proposition picture, ten cents in stamps to this office. the Washington outfield. is to be made to Strang. Da vis and Garvin; the explosion Jay An­ of Tom Daly; the necessitated use of Cal- Pitcher Kissinger, of the Frank Donnelly drews, who was a popular Fittsburg writers say that Detroit, has en­ member Doheny, Ken­ lahan at third, thus weakening both pitch­ tered the University of Michigan, a full- of the pitching nedy, Weaver, Winham, Pfeister, Curtis ing and infield departments: the failure of fledged junior engineer. He is taking staff of the Rock Island Club of 1894, and and M irshall may be among the Isbell, the a who missing fall-down of McFarland'and the course in differential mathematics, scien­ the past few years has been playing when the Pittsburgs begin the 1904 race. sickness of Sullivan when did such a tific German, drawing and surveying. SPORTING LIFE. November 14, 1903.

whn was arrested and, after waiving exami­ few months later they bought up tbe adjoining farm for several thousand dollars. Thar was nation on a charge of assault to murder, only a year ago. Last summer they received a SPORTING LIFE gave a $1500 bond, was re-arrested soon WATKINS'JVISDOM. flattering offer for the land, which was used after the death of Tackaberry on a charge exclusively for wheat raising. They concluded of murder, sworn out by Sheriff Honea. to sell, and the deal was closed. Dreyfuss got A WEEKLY JOURNAL The deceased belonged to one of the old­ $7000 for his share, making a record-breaking to families in this profit on the Investment. Phllllppe turned devoted est and most prominent TOE VETERAN MANAGER MAKES A around and invested his money in another farm, Base Ball, Trap Shooting and city, and received during his youth and which promises a big crop of wheat, and all thp early manhood an education in the finest ball player will havi* to do during tbe cold General Sports schools of the State. His father for years CHANGE OF BASE months will be to count his cash as It comes in. Conducted one of the largest wholesale sad­ It is a pity to spoil so nice a tale, but we dle factories in Texas. He leaves besides have to do it. In reply to a query anent FOUNDED APRIL, 1883. a wife, a mother and two brothers, who Draws Out of the Indianapolis Club and the story President Dreyfuss said the story live here. He was a promising ball player sounded good, but unfortunately there was and a great favorite with patrons. Interest in the no truth In it. He added that he was sorry Trade-marked by the Sporting Life Pub. Co. His wife Informed him that Nowell had Secures a Controlling there was not. as he would be that many Entered at Philadelphia Post Office annoyed her with attentions, and Tacka­ thousands to the good. as second class matter berry while reproving him for his actions More Alluring Minneapolis Club warned him that a repetition would result in trouble. A quarrel ensued and the ball LAJOIE'S NEW HELD. Published by player was shot. Bill Phillips to Manage the Hoosiers. THE SPORTING LIFE The Great Player to be Used at Short NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONS Special to Sporting Lift. Field in Which Position He Made a PUBLISHING CO. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 9. "Sporting Record While With the Athletics. come true, and to- 34 South Third Street The Hard Struggle of Fred Lake's Team, Life's" prediction has Chicago, 111., Nov. !). Napoleon Lajole, Crawned dny th» Indianapolis Club Is bereft of the PHILADELPHIA, PA., U. S. A. Which Was Not Completely Invaluable services of the the great second basemau of the Cleveland With success Until the Last Day of veteran manager, W. H. American League team, will be shifted the Season. Wntkins. That astute base fiom his position the eom- THOMAS S. DANDO...... President bull man has sold bis en ir.g season, according to a The Lowell team, of which a fine group tire Interest in the Indian statement given out by J. CLIFF. DANDO...... ,...... Treasurer picture appears on "Sporting Life's" front President Ban Johnson. The WILL K. PARK...... Secretary apolis Athletic Association, page this issue, won the championship of owners of the Indianapolis switch of the renowned FRANCIS C. RICHTHR...... Editor-in-Chief the New England League, Base Ball Club, to Charles "Larry" will be made for EuWARU £.' StAHK...... Business Manager after a most gruelling Uuschaupt, who has been the purpose of giving Terry struggle. The result was his equal partner for three Turner, the youngster sign­ not decided until the very years. Mr. Watklus also ed from the Columbus team Subscription Rates last day of the battle, and announces that he has com­ this fall, a chance to show then a victory for Nashua pleted the deal for the pur­ what he can do on the sec­ One Year ...... $2.00 and a defeat for Lowell chase of the Minneapolis ond bag, where he is more Six Months ...... 1.23 result Single Copy ...... 3c. would have made the Via. H. Witkiia Club from Kd. A. Johnson, ,1 familiar. "I think It will Foreign Postage . $1.04 extra per annum a tie. Lowell won fairly and has assumed control of * be a mistake to change La- and squarely. It made for that club. William C. Phillips, of Alien- Hapoltoa Lajoie jole over to short," said Payable In Advance Itself a .splendid record for port. 1'a. who will be the new manager of Jimmy Collins. who was a behavior, as well as for the Indianapolis team, will have a working party to the conversation. "He plays sec­ ball playing, as not a play­ Interest in the club. Watklns has been ond without a peer, but I doubt whether er of the team was disci­ president and manager of the Indianapolis he would fill the place so well at short." Fred Like plined throughout the sea­ Club since he came here from littsburg The Blues are out for the champion­ 20 PAGES 20 son. Manager Lake found In 1000. and purchased the club from John ship of the American League next season, himself at the beginning of the season T. Brush. He later sold a half Interest to and Manager Armour is going to leave without the services of one of his most Charles Uuschaupt. The deal for the Min­ nothing undone to strengthen his combina­ valuable pitchers, Bressler, who decided neapolis Club has been hanging fire for tion. If he finds that the change in the to play Independent ball near his home. several mouths. When the bill to permit infield is not the best he will then put He was fortunate to pick np so good a man Sunday base ball in Indianapolis was kll- Lajole back to second and use Turner lit as Bushey, who has done excellent work. ed in the Indiana Senate last winter Mr. will likely bi> kept on Watklns believed there would not be short. Gochnaur Qurrcnt Qommcnt THE VETERAN CROSS enough money made in the Indianapolis the list until Turner shows that he de­ pitched ball excelled by no pitcher In the Club for two "persons. He then desired to livers the goods. Gochuaur is said to have league. Hooker, who was released by Con­ purchase the Minneapolis Club but could been the cause of the bad showing of the cord, came In In good stead at the close not close negotiations. He says Minneap­ team this year, for he was charged with By Editor Francl* C. RlcHter ot the season, and Burbage, another cast- olis had been a fairly good city even with 93 errors, and was unable to bat a de­ off, was also a handy man to have around. a losing team and he believes that with cided reversal of form from last year. Lake played finely at first, and thf vet­ a first division club and probably a pen- eran Merrltt played fast ball behind the ant winner and Sunday ball he has a good (Captain Collins Is mistaken, Lajoie can bat. and both men batted strongly. Blgbie Investment before hlui. The players under play short field in just as clever and clean In the outfield, as did played good ball contract and reservation to the Indianap­ base PULLIAM'S POWER. Grant, who was with Lawrence earlier in olis Club go with the franchise and wll fashion as be has been playing second the season. Connors, who played second remain here. Watklns will go to Miunc and that means' that he will have no Manager Clarke, of the Pittsburg base In the latter part of the season In the apolis the first of the year. He has deals superior in the position. We know whereof absence of HIckey, filled the bill, and oil to strengthen the Millers. team, in summing up the factors in the Hafford, at third, and McLaughlin, at we speak, as we saw Lajoie play short winning of the National League cham­ short, have contributed much to the happy field In a number of games for the Athletics result. ST. LOUIS SAYINGS. in 1901. Editor "Sporting Life.") pionship by his team, said the other day: THE RACE. of the sea­ "In figuring on the causes Concord set the pace at the beginning Treasurer Hedge?, of the Browns, Declares son's success I should say that the things of the season, and at the close of the first ASSOCIATION NEWS. which contributed to the winning of the month was ahead, with Manchester second, That His Team Will be One-Two-Three AMERICAN third pennant were: First, a rattling good Nashua third and Lawrence and Lowell Next Season Without Fall ball team; second, harmony and fellowship tied for fourth position. Nashua then Pitcher Harvey Bailey is hard at It In <>n the teuiu; third, good encouragement spurted and made the pace for some time, By}). Writikt. the Ohio Medical University. by the public: fourth, the absence of um­ 1, with Lowell a close pire-baiting by ' the players." leading on July Mo., Nov. 10. Editor "Sport- Pitcher Bill Phillips has signed a contract second, Concord a good third, and Man­ St. Louis. with liKliriDapolls as manager-pitcher. be found chester fourth. August found Manchester Ing Life:" Secretary Hedges, of the lu the last sentence will Browns, was in town for a couple of days Harry Arndt docs not relish the trade by the In the lead, and many expected that tue which he was sent from Columbus to Louis­ ample justification for renewal by champions of 1902 would take another lust week. He will be back National League of the Fleishman reso­ Nashua was second by l:i December, when the club ville. lease on the flag. Lolds its annual election of lution for the suppression of rowdyism. 4C points, Concord third and Lowell fourth, Coiumbus has hopes of recovering out- 54 points behind the leaders. From this otlicers. Here's a tip con­ fielder T'honcy and a pitcher from Cleve­ There need be no apprehension as to point Lowell cerning it: Hedges is going land next season. the future application of the extraordi­ BEGAN TO CREEP UP to succeed Ualph Orthwelu Outfielder Bill Dunloavy, of Milwaukee, on the leaders, and In the middle of the as president, Ben Adklns is from his home In Oakland, Cal., sends the nary power conferred on President Pul- month was but five points behind the cham­ going, to continue as vice news that he has his doubts about return- was on trial pions, with Nashua third and Concord president and Sidney Mer­ Ing East next year. liam. Thnt official, who cer will be elected to the last season, has amply demonstrated his fourth. The next day Lowell went In President Strobel, of the Toledo Club, front, but on Aug. 24 Manchester was again secretaryship. While here has a receipt signed by President John entire fitness for the discreet yet firm in front, two points ahead of Lowell. Low­ Mr. Hedges spoke of next of Havcrhlll, for $400, full pay­ year's team as follows; Linehan. exercise of powers without which, it ell regained Its lead on Aug. '21, when Man­ ment for players Coughlln and Dlnulnger, chester dropped a game in Lawrence, and "We'll be one, two, three of the Haverhill Club. mana­ K. L. Hedgts throughout the race, cer­ has been proven, neither players, Lowell held it to the end. Manchester Bobby Quinn. right-hand man of the Co­ dropped to third place and by fast work tain, sure. Jones, of Bal­ gers, and even club owners, cannot be timore, will bolster up our Infield. Padden lumbus Club, has turned down an offer to Nashua landed in second position. Law­ manage the Denver Club of the Western held within bounds. rence did splendid work toward the end of will be hack at second, and perhaps there Glade, League. Quinn will stick to Columbus, look the season, and in its last games Uaverhlll will be one new face in the outfield. after the cash and the thousand and one put up an excellent fight. of St. Joe, and Hize. of Corslcapa, are our with STATE LEAGUES. pew pitchers. Both of them, on minor other details that arise In connection league 'dope,' look like winners. The rail­ a base ball team. There is an effort making to organize WESTEWwiNNOWlNGS. ways almost got me In the Cincinnati sta­ Columbus, O., has become quite a win­ tion. However, I'm little the worse for tering place for players. Selhach, Gan- an Ohio League with Lima, Urbana, Manager-Captain Joe Qulnn has asked the bumping. I've been laid up at my ley, Drury, McAllistcr, Knoll, Kly, Bailey, Sidney and Pif[ua as the nucleus for an the Des Molues Club for his release. home at Hartwell for the past week, and It Pardee. Keisling, Wagner, Snyder and a Thursday night that iny phy­ few others make quite a collection of base six-club or eight-club organization. The Charley Nlchols says be will stay in Kan­ wasn't until are spending the winter sas City as long as he cau manage a team sician allowed me to leave my bed." ball men who movement should be encouraged, be­ months in the Ohio capital. there. A NBW CARDINAL. Columbus' new manager, Billy Clyiner, cause purely State leagues can be made A deal Is on between Omaha and Des Among next spring's flock of Cardinal was In Youngstown, O., last week, con­ less expensive and more stable than Moines for the exchange of frank Shugurt pitchers will be "Pete" Dowling, who held ferring with Manager McAleer, of the St. and Joe Quinn. cards and spades over "Deacon" Phillippe Louis Browns, In regard to procuring sev­ inter-State leagues with long money-con­ It Is a remarkable fact that four of the when both were members of the Louis­ eral players for the Columbus team for suming and back-breaking circuits. Western League managers last season ville Colonels around 1895. "Pete's" only next season. It Is known that negotiations weakness has been his love for the "suds." State leagues the should all have been graduates of the Bos- are In progress, but neither manager will Therefore the more tou League team, namely: Duffy, Nichols, He's promised P. J. to behave, and "Don- name the players that are under considera­ better for the general good of the na­ Lowe and Quinn. ule" thinks he has made a ten-strike in tion. him. Dowling has been playing with Wal­ tional game. So far as the Ohio move­ The Denver. Des Moines and Colorado ter Wllmot and "Piggy" Ward all season, George Tebeau Is quoted as declaring that ment is concerned there is absolutely Springs clubs made good money the past and both veterans look to set him "make there will be no arbitration between the season. Des Moines realized $ai'50 for the in the National League. Association and the Western League as no reason why it should not be success­ sale of O'Leary at $1500, Fohl at $1000, good" there "is nothing to arbitrate." Tebeau ful. in view of the signal successes and Marshall at $750. further declares that if there Is anything If the Western League loses Kansas City PATHETIC. BUT UNTRUE paid for the Western League's withdrawal achieved by the New York and Connec­ and Milwaukee through the arbitration from Kansas City and Milwaukee It will ticut leagues. If so small a State as committee's decision, it will take in Sioux be what the Association chooses to give In City and Victor and Cripple Creek com­ A Romancer's Silly Effort to Paint a liberal spirit. Connecticut can support a State league bined. If It should lose only Milwaukee it President Barney Dreyfuss as a Phil­ Pitcher John W. McMackin, of the Co­ year after year the more populous Buck­ will go on with six clubs, dropping 1'eorla. anthropist For Profit. lumbus Club, became a Benedict Nov. 2, eye State can surely do as much. A Lincoln despatch says: "Lincoln has on which date he was married at Spartan- been invited to become a member of the Here Is a pretty little story anent liberal burg, S. C., to Miss Mary Cunnlngbam,

base ball player has reached a high point P1TTSBURG POINTS. in politics. For years Steve Toole, a left- handed twirler in the days of the old Champions' Roost Quiet Owing to Absence Brooklyns, has been aces up, in the boss of the Little Corporal I hat Report Hue here. The new man to have the in­ fluence is Ed. Swartwood. the umpire. About Joe Corbett's Capture Chat With Swarty was one of the lieutenants of Dr. establish an oSice in the Fuller Building, a Recent Visitor to the Pacific Coast. James W. Dickson, who won on the Repub­ New York city. lican ticket for sheriff last week. The big ANGUS IS TO RETIRE Short stop Charles Babb has re-signed Bit A. JR. Cratl'i. veteran worked night and day for Dick- with the New York N. L. Club. Pittsburg, Nov. 10. Editor "Sporting son, and was so sure that his man would Rochester his signed outtielder .Arthur De Life:" Over a month has passed now since carry Allegheny that he made big wagers AFTER TWO YEARS OF THE STRENU* Graff, of the Hudson River ileague. the last ball was tossed on old Expo. Park on the same. He lost here, but the suc­ Pitcher Scott, of the Terre Haute Club, here. The dreary days are cess of his friend made him forget all Is negotiating with the Columbus Club. flitting fast. Soon the chat­ about the monetary, loss. Dr. Dickson is OUS BASE BALL LIFE ter that develops about well known to scores of players. For years The St. Paul Club has traded short stop training trips and the prior to the Dreyfuss administration he Shatter to Indianapolis for infielder arouud-the-stove gun" of the was surgeon to the club. He was also O'Brien. marvelous stunts of such well known in the days gone by as the The Detroit Club Sure to Pass Into New Manager Colllns has decided upon New and such a newcomer will "gaffer" of Elmer Smith. Dickson took a Orleans as the spring training place for begin to appear. Every seat in the far corner of the left field Hands Within the Next Two Weeks the Boston A. L. team. day the paragraph gang bleachers and gagged "Smiddy" all through The Denver Club has signed iufielder gathers at the headquarters the game. "Mike" swore by the sport-lov­ Charles Hessler, of Cincinnati, upon pitcher and tears off a few chunks ing physician. Local and Chicago Syndicates Hart's recommendation. on everything else than WATTY WILL GET THERE. base ball, for it's proscribed There are more persons than one in this The Brooklyn Club announces the re-sign­ until the football warrior city who are glad to see that W. Harry Bidding For the Wolverine Club. ing of Oscar Jones, Ritter, Jacklitsch, Gar- loses his grip. John Houus Watkins has branched out and is to be in viu, Doescher and McCormick. A. R. Crafty and Deacon Phil enlivened faster company next year. The many years The Newark Club has signed outfielder the cosy place on Saturday by coming in that the undersigned has been in the base Special to Sporting Life. Jimmy T. Jones, formerly of the Albany, and hunting up a big atlas which belongs ball line he has never ran across a man­ Detroit, Mich., Nov. 11. President Angus, New York, and Indianapolis Clubs. to Colonel Barney and is trotted out by ager of the Pittsburg team who possessed of the Detroit Club, has two offers for Dr. F. C. ReisliLg. of the Toledo Club, the little magnate every time there is a more genuine lines of ability, both finan­ the local club, one from a bunch of local announces his intention of retiring from dispute as to the locatiou of a certain cial and artistic, than Watty. The old boy capitalists, and another one base ball and establishing a dental busi­ village. was handicapped hero, but at that people from Clark Griffith, rep­ ness in Toledo. THE ABSENT DREYFUSS. were forced to admit that he had some fine resenting a Chicago syndi­ Manager Selee announces the engage­ Wagner said that they had in mind a points. One day, after Watty's employer cate. This has been de­ ment of pitcher Frank Corridou for 1904; fine trip to a point near Meadville, where had purchased the full control of the Pitts- nied, but Mr. Angus admit­ also that he is open for a trade for pitcher the ruffed grouse those line game birds- burgs, the former owner was trying to buy ted to-day that negotiations were thicker than pass hitters on Satur­ the team back. He devoted every effort Jack Taylor. days in midseason. Colonel Barney is are on for the "purchase of York N. L. to the consummation of his plans, and the club. A man close to President Brush, of the New taking a good stay in the East. Much of made good in a trifle over a year. This the "throne" says Clark Club, is ill in Indianapolis, necessitating this period is due to his illness. He writes a trip last week to that citv by Treasurer that he will be here on the morrow and meant anything but pleasant surroundings Griffith is the man most fa­ to trans­ for Watty. Seeing the handwriting on the Angus, and Knowles and Manager McGraw take up certain things, which he left off. vored by Mr. act important club business. That circus man who dotes on buying the wall, together with some ugly curves, he were it not that Ban John­ to sent in his resignation. The old boy could son wants local owners the Michael Watts, aged 28, a well-known "junk," as he calls it, which belongs tell a few things if he only wanted, but up in ball player, died of typhoid fever at Tif­ the cycle track in the Coliseum, has been deal would be closed fin, O., November 8. He played with the in several times hunting Barney. That gent he got out, went back to his old stamping S. F. Angus; short order. It is reported is a corker for persistence, but then those ground and made the pace for the minors. of- Tiffin and Fiudlay teams this season and here that Griffith has was one of the best players on the team. circus fellows are not like the usual run Any old time Watty hasn't something good fered President Angus $40,000 for the dub, of folks. around him please drop me a line. and that Angus is holding out for $45,000. President Tebeau, of Louisville, declares HELPS THE CLUB. ANONAS. Whichever bidder gets the club the trans­ that the American Association will not be The report that the Pittsburg Club had "Chauncey Bill" Stuart has been to the fer will be completed before the American run by an. Executive Committee, but that secured Joe Corbett catne to us last week fore again. Loyal to his old 'varsity, Stu­ League's annual meeting, at which the a competent successor to ex-President by grapevine from New York city. To art has been giving up time and money to new owners will be introduced to _ the Hickey will be selected at the annual meet- all appearances the man who wrote the try and .arrange a game between Penn League. There is no great re-organizing Ing in January. story knew what he was driving at, for he State and Wash, and Jeff. These schools to be done. The team needs reinforcing had too many gems to be faking. That fell out some years ago, and the feud is in but two or three places to be good yarn about Max Fleischman being on the still on, but Stuart's diplomacy may shift enough for anyone, and no matter who STROBEL'S STRUGGLE coast to take care of the deal for the it soon. secures the club Manager Barrow will re­ Pittsburg Club looks good. Colonel Bar­ One item of winter news was widely and main. Frank ney and the Mayor of Redtown are known carefully read by local fans. It was the To Secure a Manager in Place of to be the closest of friends, and the mag­ explanation of Jesse Tannehill as to the Pitcher Kissinger Balks. Reisling He Thinks Herman Long Will nate from Hernrnnn's village would glad­ cause of his failure to deliver the goods Fill the Bill. ___ ly do a favor for the local owner. Sec­ in New York city. Secretary Locke, who There is now but one possible block to retary Locke says the matter is news to is familiar with the Americans' high roost, the deal with Buffalo, whereby Detroit : By Al Howell. him. Corbett would be a fine acquisition, declares that there may be something in gets Ferry and Mclntyre, and this is to the Pittsburgs. He is one of those slow the story, as the wind comes over the rocky the disinclination of Pitcher Kissinger, Toledo, O., Nov. 10. Editor "Storting ball twirlers, who are a benefit to any one of the players announced to be trad­ Life:" There is little doing in a base ball ledge in good style. way in Toledo at present. Messrs. Stro- team, for they permit a manager to sand­ Jimmy Collius, it is observed, cleared ed, to go to Buffalo. Uube is just now wich them in between the fast fellows, and over $7000 on the game this year. That engaged in the important duty of survey­ bel and Wylle are making throw a rival nine off its feet by ing, in company with about fifty other every effort to strengthen often is close to Clarke's pile. The Pittsburg the benders which do not come up so leader, however, got a slice of the club's engineering students of the University of the local club for next sea- speedy as those sent in by the other fel­ Michigan, a plot of ground across from stn. Herman Long is being profits. low, "if Corbett is secured, and the out­ "Chuck" Gray, Manager Clarke's brother- Ferry Field, the University of Michigan's negotiated with to pilot the look is a flue one, then the chances are athletic grounds. "I won't go to Buffalo, Mud Hens, and his chances that the management will release Winham, in-law, called at headquarters the other sure," said "Kis." "but if I go to the of coming here are good. Thompson and a few of the men grabbed afternoon. He works for a wholesale gro­ Eastern League at nil it'll be to Toronto or Johnny Burns, now with cery house in the cold days. He sells grand­ Rochester. I haven't signed up for next Detroit, is looked on as near the close of the year. stand tickets during the base ball season. year, and I can't be under reserve, for too weak a hitte: to stay COL. HARRY'S DOSE. "Chuck" says Fred is down on the farm. there wasn't any reserve clause in my in the American League, al­ One odd item from Eastern exchanges contract for 1903. They can't come any though as a fielder he is aroused a smile on the faces of many of their bluff tactics on me, for I've al­ perfection. Bums will prob­ local base ball and football men. It said NEW YORK LEAGUE NUGGETS. ready written to Mr. Farrell, and he says ably revert to Toledo. Tuck that Col. Henry Clay Pulliam had recently I'm free to gc where I want to." Chas. Strobel Turner will cover . first become an ardent admirer of football, and Lew Bacon, of Troy, gives it out that base for Memphis next was taking in the games in the East with nothing but first place will do him next alarming frequency. Col. Harry, a new A Player Deal On. year, the champions having paid Strobel's season. price. Outfielder Bill Smith is rapidly re­ fan at foot ball? This man should wake Pitcher Goodwin, late of Schenectady, There is a deal on between the Detroit covering from his siege of typhoid fever, up. The League chief ran a team here for one season, and in that two months has signed with Memphis, .of the Southern find St. Louis Clubs for the exchange of and will soou be out. Angus George, the League. Jimmy Barrett and Emmett Heidrick. Bar- Indian pitcher, whom Toledo signed last learned more about the sport than some rett cannot get along with Manager Bar- summer, wi 1 be on deck in the spring. people ever will in their lives. Harry Binghamton, Ilion, Syracuse and the rcws, while St. Louis Is willing to part Strobel is also thinking of giving Jesse avowed that never again would he go Jags will try out the most material next with Heidrick, but the fact that he is Tripp, a catcher of Forest, 6nt., a trial. out as the monied man of a football team. spring, according to present plans. worth $50,000 in his own right, and has George and Tripp have made a great rec­ Talk about ball players being ungrateful. Larry Sutton, of Syracuse, who has said that he would play in no other city, ord as a battery, and will make good with They are not a narker to the gridiron been appointed manager of the Ilion Club, makes this feature of the deal uncertain. any club. star. Pulliam formed this idea after he says he is going to give the Typewriter Barrows admitted that

willingness to take'part in games with the Brooklyn Club. WHAT MAY BE GIVEN. TROUBLOUSTORONTO No one has voluuteci-ed the information ns to whom Pittabi rg would give up for Corbett, but it would be likely to be ESCAPES AN..IMBROGLIO AT THE something fairly gcrd, or Hanlon would not. consider the proposition. If it is a The Reach cash consideration it would make a bit of ANNUAL MEETING. difference to '.he local management, al­ though the patrons would undoubtedly rel­ ish something in the way of a first-class t layer. Base Balls, The Bondholders Who Sought Control Hanlou is reported to have made an offer to Ncn-ton to join the Brooklyns of theCiub Fail and the Shareholders next season. He wants a left-hand pitch­ er, and Newton seems to be as good as anything that is in sight. All National Elect the Directors of Their Naming, League clubs were a little shy on left- Mitts and Gloves hand pitchers 4asi; year, and there are sev­ THUS Insuring Their eral managers who would gladly annex Own Officers. something able to do business with the port side of the pitching apparatus. Toronto, Ont,, Nov. 10. Editor "Sporting A LEFT-HANDER NEEDED. Are warranted to Life:" There was more interest than usu­ Managers say there is something in hav­ al iii the annual meeting of the Toronto ing left-handers. It looks to others as if it give absolute satisfaction Base Bull Club, night of were largely a matter of superstition. It November 4, owing to the is a fact that the good pitchers who last efforts of the bondholders from one year to another and who are a to secure control. These profitable investment for any club owner If any should be defective in manufacture, bondholders are Ed. Mack, to pay large salaries to are almost with­ P. J. Mulqueen, Sara Baird, out exception right banders. There has yet return to us aoid we will replace with L. J. Cosgriive, Lawrence to be a left-hander who was in the business Shea,.who collectively hold for any length of time, and even thos<- who debentures against the club have lasted longest have been decidedly amounting to $8000, weak at the finish of their careers. When it eame to election, MANAGER McGRAW however, the bondholders was very anxious all the summer to get a saw that they were not good left-hand pitcher. He insisted there strong enough and with­ were certain teams in the National League Arthur Irwin drew their ticket. The who could be puzzled a whole lot with See that it bear./- the Reach Trade Mark a,nd you are safe against loss shareholders' ticket of di­ a goood left-hander, and went on to prove rectors was selected as follows: A. A. Alex­ it. He couldn't find the left-hander he ander, John Morley, Reg E>*re, C. A. Camp­ wanted, and if he did hear of one couldn't bell. Walter Fidler. The treasurer's get the club that controlled his services statement showed revenue of $49,484 and to part with him. At the end of the sea­ a net profit for the year of $1841. The as­ son he managed to get Milligan, of Buffalo, sets are placed at $"20,475. including fran­ and is of opinion, from what he has heard, chise, $6000, and grand stand, $8250. For that he has got a man who will win some depreciation on stands $1250 was written games from the other clubs in the National Philadelphia, Pa. off, and the balance now to the credit of League. "But I never got a pitcher yet," profit and loss account is $4085. The state­ said McGraw, "that I didn't think I was ment was considered very satisfactory and buying a lottery ticket. Sometimes you the prospects were announced good for get the first prize, but look at the blanks SEND FOR CATALOGUE next season. The new directors met Fri­ that you may have to draw before you day and elected these officers: A. A. Alex­ find anything that even looks like money." ander, president; Joe Manley, vice presi­ If Newton comes back to Brooklyn he dent; Reg Eyre, secretary-treasurer. will probably win a fair share of games. He was pitching fairly good ball before he left, and it is said that he is tired of the coast and is anxious to return to the and the time for the season to begin in out on John Carney V Concord base ball BROOKLYN BULLETIN. East. It is all right enough to go to the 1904," he said the other night, "and in the team next spring. coast for a visit, but one who is accustom­ meantime the Brooklyn management will The New England League will find it The Case of Pitcher Corbett and the Possi- ed to the East will not be satisfied with not be found behind' auy of the others difficult to replace the players who have the Pacific slope for a steady diet. when it comes to securing players. 1 am gone to pastures new. Manchester may bil.ty of a Good Deal For the Brooklyn satisfied that shifts will be made in two hunt for a long time to get another Swan- Club With Him as a Basis The Ever- TRIBUTE TO EBBETTS. or three teams that will make conditions der and has also lost Uapp. Fall Klver By the way. the Brooklyn players did a quite different when the-championship sea­ has lost Bowcock and Morgan, Deiniger, of lasting Salary Question Again Discussed. nice thing by Chairman Ebbetts, the presi­ son begins in 1904. Prom what I saw of Haverhill, is to get a trial from Toledo, dent of the club. When he opened his new the race this year and what I expect will Nashua loses such good men as McLean 7?!/ Jo/in B. Foster. bowling parlors, at the corner of Franklin be done to make it more interesting next and Pastor, while Lawrence is deprived of avenue and Fulton street, they sent him a year I believe the Pittsburgs will have a one of the best catchers in Jack Coveuey. Brooklyn. N. Y.. Nov. 10. Editor "Sport- beautiful silk banner, inscribed "The Su- much harder task on their hands to beat iuir Life:" While the Brooklyn Club has perba, from the Superbas." The bowling the other teams in the National League a legal base ball claim on Joe Corbett and parlor of the president is working over when the next season begins. probably Would be very time to keep up with the demands of the THE CHAMPIONS EASTERN LEAGUE EVENTS. glad to get him here to patrons. It is full from early in the after­ pitch next year, it is said in my mind will never be four-time win­ noon to late at night, and the bowlers say ners, although I have no doubt that Manager Irwin, of Toronto, has secured that Joseph is coy and it is the finest thing of the they v. ould prefer to remain in kind that ever will play to their limit to try to beat the pitcher McGeehan from the Philadelphia California, rather than was built. Lou Ritter is to have charge of record of any other National" League club. Athletic Club. come East and play with the billiard tables in the place, and he At times this year they showed that they Ed Hanlon is very sore over Baltimore Hanlon. Exactly where can catch the fifteen ball before it gets were finding it harder to win their games losing first basemun Tom Jones by decision the trouble comes in be­ off the table, just as well as he can pick than they had found it in 19O2, and there of the National Commission. foul flies out of the atmosphere from be­ is not the slightest question that tween Corbett and Hanlon the Na­ Manager George Smith, of Rochester, hasn't been ascertained. It hind the bat. tional League collectively was a stronger THE SALARY QUESTION outfit this "year than it was In 1902. Had claims to have landed two American League is supposed to be in connec­ players, but tion with the famous game Is beginning to agitate others than the Brooklyn and New York not been stripped refuses to reveal their identity. that Corbett once played owners and the players. Some who have at the peace conference in Cincinnati it is Charlie Atherton will have another whirl iohn B. Foster at Eastern Park, where he been foremost in encouraging the compe­ barely possible that the Pittsburgs would in the fast company next spring. Atherton lost his temper after being tition that has pushed salaries to twice not have won out. With Brooklyn as a is a good ball player and will probably unmercifully nagged by Jack Doyle and their normal altitude, suddenly have dis­ factor in the race all the time, and taking stick this trip. made a foo'lish throw that gave Brooklyn covered that they have been all wrong, into consideration the strong showing that Says Ned Hanlon: "We intend to give a game. Corbett's gameness fell below par and that economy is necessary in order- was made by Chicago and New York dur­ Baltimore a winning aggregation next sea­ with a thud after that performance, and that professional base ball shall be saved. ing the past season, it is apparent that it son, and I am already hustling about for it is generally believed that he was lec­ Two years ago they were for the players would not bave been the walkover for the good material." tured by Hanlon in a mapner which is pe­ against everything and everybody. Now Pittsburgs that some imagined it was going culiar to the Brooklyn manager. Of course they are foremost in denouncing the play­ to be. It was not a walkover at the best, Before going to his home in Pittsburg at that time he was with Baltimore. In ers as a parcel of very greedy gentlemen. but the race would have been even keener. last week. Manager George Smith, of any event. By and by the players will begin to learn Suppose, now, that Brooklyn, New York, Rochester, declared that the club directors Chicago and Cincinnati come into line will not withdraw, neither will they be PITCHER CORBETT who their true friends are. Not those who b ow hot one minute and blow cold the with "stronger teams next year, isn't it driven, from the Eastern League. never stood in any great favor with the next, but those who do not hesitate to just barely possible that the pace will be Catcher Toft, of the Toronto team, was base ball public after the incident hap­ talk plainly about facts as they exist. made so 'warm the Pittsburgs will not married to Mrs. Lemon, a Toronto lady, pened, and even the small boys on the A PECULIAR BUSINESS". be able to win? It looks to me that way. in Toronto, on November 2. Immediately street were disposed to make jeering al­ If there were anything in professional I don't believe that the champions will after the ceremony the couple left on a lusions to his lack of stamina. base ball that would give it a stability be able to establish the record they are so wedding trip, taking in New York, Philadel­ However, it could readily be understood worth something, that would ensure its anxious to make. As good teams as the phia and Washington. how Doyle might drive a ball player to Pittsburgs have tried to do the same thing, anything of. that kind, since Jack has a probability of paying expenses, to say but it is not recorded in base ball history Of the six base ball players drafted for tongue that, he uses with powerful effect nothing of a dividend each year, it would that they were able to succeed." next season by the Newark Club only three cnce It gets in operation. The choice of be possible to classify it with other mun­ remain. By the decision of the National words is limited only by what first comes dane affairs that are legitimate business GAME NATIONAL, LEAGUERS. Commission the Newark Club loses outfield- ventures: but base ball is wholly The fact that the National League is in to his lips, and he can cut loose a line of a lottery a fair way to pay up all its old indebtedness er Loudenschlager and inflelder George talk that will make a spellbinder look like and always will be one, and what makes it Wrigley, besides pitcher Ed Walsh. even worse is the fact that it must always must make some people feel happy. It has a man on a vacation. Corbett did not pitch been quite a load to carry, but. there is one Howard C. Griffiths, the Jersey City man for Baltimore after that. He retired. Per­ depend absolutely upon public favor to be thing "to be said about certain of the Na­ haps What was written about abel to do anything. A salary list of $30,- who led the bolters at. the National Asso­ the incident tional League members. Although losing ciation meeting, is a lawyer, member of the and the reproof of the manager had some­ 000 a year is not a guarantee that the money, they wouldn't pull out thing to do with the retirement. Then, club will make a penny. On the contrary, of the fight firm of Norcross & Griffiths, which steered until they saw everything straightened up Barney Dreyfuss successfully through his too. he wanted to get back to his beloved it may lose the full amount of the salary that had"anything to do with their credit. California, and the East has uot seen him list, and what business man would feel troubles with Kerr and Auten, his former There are gamer man in the National partners in the Pittsburg Club. since. like assuming from year to year an adven­ League than some supercilious critics have A POSSIBLE TRADE. ture that he knew was fraught with so given credit for. If the American League Only three years ago Walter Burnham Finding that Corbett wil, not play in many contingencies of failure? had gone through quite all that some of introduced pitcher Milligan to the followers Brooklyn, even if Brooklyn has a claim on A GAME OF CHANCE. the National League chaps have shouldered of professional base ball in Scranton, where him, it, is said th.it Hanlon will consent to The fact is that base ball is a sport, and since they have been in base ball they would he made a fine record as long as the team a trade whereby Corbett is to go to the those who back it are to a certain extent know how a Wall street man feels after he lasted. Milligan then migrated to Buffalo, Pittsburg Club, and something g< od is to of the kind who will go into ventures, not had tried to make a fortune three of four where this season he won 21 games and come to the Brooklyn Club in exchange. with a reasonable hope of making some­ times in the street. ______lost six, and wag sold to New York for There will not be the slightest objection thing, but merely as backers of a game of on the part of the Brooklyn enthusiasts to chance, who are willing to take a risk on the turn of a card or the spin of Buffalo has drafted M. J. Joyce from Hanlon making any arrangement which will a wheel. NEW ENGLAND NOTES. the New Bedford club. Some time ago ensure better playing on the part of the It has been the aim of several who were Jersey City Superlms another year. If there are play­ connected with professional base ball to made a deal with New Bedford give it some sort of a standing whereby Otto Deininger aays that he does not for the same player, but no record was ers to be secured in an exchange of .Cor- want to pitch any more. made of the transaction, and Secretary liott's services so much the better. Any­ investors would feel that they were not Earrell accepted thing will be welcomed here that can as­ throwing their money away, as recklessly Portland and L^wiston, Me., have ap­ Buffalo's draft money for plied for franchises the player. Now it's up to Jersey City sist Brooklyn to win the championship. as if they tossed it upon the red or the in the New England to show when and where the deal was Jt wouldn't take so very much to bring black. That effort has been steadily ham­ League. made for the player. something of that kind about, and it is pered by those who have been willing to Dr. Collins says there Is no truth in the needed in order to keep up the enthusiasm arouse trouble, apparently with no reason story that Ashenback will be back in In this city. There isn't an enthusiast who other than they would like to have trouble Nashua next spring. A Pitching Pointer. would not be glad to see Corbett as a for trouble's sake alone. Jolin Carney, of Concord, won his case Brooklyn pjtcher; but the fact is i.n evi­ We'll get rid of that some day, and pro­ against Colorado Springs, and will soon "I believe that an underhand ball hurts dence that he .doesn't want to play here, fessional base ball will be much better off receive a cheek for $100. one considerably more than an. overhand and it so often has proved disastrous to for it. delivery," says Charley Nichols. "The lat­ try to make a player appear where he Is PRESIDENT EBBETS In all probability base ball in Lowell ter is the true pitching style, as the shoul­ unwilling to do so, that it seems simply says the Brooklyns will be a stronger out­ will be played on the fair grounds next ders play their proper part in it. The absurd to attempt to make Corbett come fit next year by at least one-third than season, instead of at Spaldiug park. strain is much less when the shoulder is if he dislikes the city. Possiblv some they were this year. "There are pleticy Herrin. the Concord basket ball player, behind the delivery, and there is-better - rt'Uilnlicences are connected with "his un­ of changes likely to be made between now is a left-handed pitcher, and may be tried control." November 14, 1903. SPORTING LIKB.

Meriden ...... 134 100 144 27 i ^i^*^*^!***^*^****^*^**************************^******' Hartford ...... 119 50 120 37 Norwich ...... 119 111 120 22 ! INDIVIDUAL EXTRA HITS. SB;.SH.2B.3B.I-IIJ A. G. Cannon XL...... 73 14 21 2 Ilislijg, N.'L...... i..!.. 50 14 20 5 AS EXEMPLIFIED BY THE CONNECTICUT Jopi-. X. H...... 54 0 5 1 Foster. B...... 48 7 20 13 OFFICIAL .1. ('oi)Qors. S...... 40 23 7 3 LEAGUE PLAYERS. Bone. X. H...... 40 7114 Yale. B...... 35 31 28 Fitzmaurice. X. H...... 34 S 10 1 Finn. X. L...... 33 3 13 Individual Work of the Men in AH (.'ounell. X. H...... 33 10 10 Hayward. X. H...... 32 5 5 Clark. B...... 30 18 9 Are Made in Accordance With Official Rules. Departments of the Game as Shown F. ..ilurahy. NY L. ,,.,,.,..,. 29 10 Hatch. H...... 28 12 30 21 McCormlek. H...... 27 IS 10 Spalding's Official Foot Ball by the Official Averages Given to Tansey. S...... 20 710 2 Altizer. M...... 20 1G 5 0 Guide containing new rules. Xoyt-s. N. L...... 25 12 15 8 the Press by Secretary O'Rourke. Fitzpatrlck. H...... 24 32 10 3 Per copy, 10 cents. Koehford. X. L.. Ht...... 24 8 12 4 How to Play Foot Ball. By Bat tain. Ht.. .S...... 23 10 8 0 Tty James If. O'KourLe. Koldeu. X. H...... 3 11 0 Walter Camp. New edition. Slater. H ...... 13 23 3 Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 9. Editor O'Coiiuor, S...... Per copy, 10 cents. 'Sporting Life: 1 ' Following are the offi­ Lsndy. H...... lit H 2 Anklam. X...... 12 13 0 Spalding's handsomely il­ cial batting aud tUMdiug averages of the O'Houike. Jr., B...... 8 5 1 Coiiueetieut League for the 1U03 champion­ Aruibruster. X. L...... 0 1« 0 lustrated catalogue of Fall T. Rogers. X...... 3 S 0 ship season. (July eight players have a Hoffmau. M...... 12 19 2 and Winter Sports containing butting average of .3UO or better. Hoss- Weisbecker. M...... 21 II) 1 all the new things in foot ball uuiu, of Holyoke, leading the league, with Fischman. S.. X. H...... 3 7 1 Rossman. II ...... 4 28 13 vvill be sent free to any ad­ .SSiJ. Hi Ladd, of Bridgeport, stands sec­ Donovan. Ht., S...... IS 10 1 ond, while Berry, of Spriuglield, was third. Hall. X. 11...... 2 13 4 dress. Fallon. X. L...... 4 5 O Berry, however, only played a portion of Drew. X. U. M...... 8 14 5 tho season. The tigures follow; Turner. M...... 15 2 22 3 Sullivan. Ht.. M...... 15 13 18 3 A. Q. SPALDSNG & BROS., Henry. S...... 1P> 6 IS 1 Club Batting Averages. Clay. M...... 15 New York. Chicago. Philadelphia. San .Francisco. St. Louis. HolyoUe ...... 273; Meriden .239 Powlinjf. X...... 13 Bl iiltffport ...... Ii02| Norwich .. .238 R. Connor. S...... 12 5 12 3 Boston. Kansas City. Buffalo. Baltimore. Denvor. Minneapolis. >>ew Luiidou...... 2501 Now Havtn .2a5 Hurdesty. N. L., S...... 12 7 9 3 fcpnuKlitld ...... 24UiUurtfwd .. .23:: I. Thomas. Ht...... 11 4 15 14 jylontreal, Can. London, Eng. I)o\vney. B...... 11 5 0 McAudrews, H...... 11 r Individual Batting. Stewart. X ...... 11 Ga mes. AB. R. IB. Pet. Kurke. M. .'...... 11 nosstnan. H...... 104 410 53 158 .385 Conneliy. X...... 11 S 10 Land. B...... 100 423 03 145 .343 Larkin. M...... 11 15 7 Slater. H...... 104 1151 33 28 .977 being credited with managing the "cham­ 1.4'M-y, S...... 29 114 22 39 .342 Uourden. Ht...... 11 1 :J, R. Connor. S...... 75 789 28 21 .975 both BuU-n, H...... 103 -135 98 140 .33jtl FliiiuiKiin. M...... 11 2 4 Uochford. X. L. Ht. . 41 398 17 10 .975 pion independent club in the world" Foster. B...... 104 455 75 138 .3*8 Harrington. N...... 10 3fi 1") -McCarthy. Ht...... 29 299 9 9 .972 by press and public. Have not signed us UuKiTs. N...... 54 210 42 05 .301 Hanafln. N. H...... 10 2 :s Golden, X. 11...... 45 413 32 10 .905 manager for u>.'xt season, but am open to Biuiuon, N. L...... 110 -121 08 120 .300 McCarthy. Ht...... in 4 8 Hardosty X. U S. .. 48 459 21 20 .960 receive offers from league and independent Ariubrustt-r, N. I,...... 91 297 40 80 .300 Theisen. M...... 1ft 5 12 Ahezuu. X. H., Ht.. .. 01 544 34 34 .944 clubs. Yours truly. Viewers. H...... !... . 30 122 14 30 .295 Liulii. B...... 1) 8 12 ft SECOXD BASEMBX. JKSS M. FUYSINGEU. Khuiuguli. M...... 31 122 14 30 .295 O'Kiflirke. Sr.. B...... !) Fitzpatriok. H. 101 230 254 IS .964 UoiUfu. N. H...... 50 211 20 02 .294 Morrison. lit...... '.) Manning. M. 39 102 77 9 .952 Mit'oruiick. H...... 99 30u 71 107 .293 Andrews. B...... 8 T. Rogers, X. . . 54 118 153 19 .934 HOFFi-rSJDVANCE. J. Counor, ri...... 93 320 49 95 .291 Daly. lit...... 8 Downev. B. . . 98 279 299 40 .920 Conw.i, X. H...... 9« 350 '<5 102 .280 Kennedy. Ht...... S Bat tarn S. ... 54 112 148 21 .1)25 Clurk. B...... 102 430 91 124 .285 Woodruff. H ...... 8 Duly Ht...... 53 81 150 20 .922 The Veteran Ex-League Pitcher Selected \aU\ K...... 100 419 03 119 .284 Pelnnev. S.. N...... S Delauc-v. S. X . . 08 125 195 28 .920 1. 'lliouias. lit...... 94 331 40 94 .2*4 Howler. S...... 7 4 5 Hall, X. H.... 96 240 240 43 .919 as Manager of Next Year's Des Moi.jes Itisinij, IS. L-...... 100 399 51 112 .281 S. Kennedy, M...... 7 8 U Fallon. X. L. , 01 105 175 25 .918 Team of the Western League. Finn, N. L...... 104 414 49 110 .280 ScliMiet'l, H...... 7 r> ift Sullivan. Ht...... 33 05 78 15 .905 Duly, lit...... 53 232 34 05 .280 Cunuvan. N. H...... 7 1 3 4(5 .890 Des Moines. la., Nov. 0. Editor "Sport­ Tight-. N...... 100 380 35 103 .279 (.'minors. B ...... 7 4 2 F. Murphy. X. 21 40 10 ing Life:" W. L. Holler, onttielder ami AViiudrulT. H...... 33 129 24 30 .279 MoDonplrt. Ht...... 0 1 1 THIRD BASEMBX. pitcher on the Des Moines team the p;s:-t F. Murphy. X. L...... 103 3u3 8 108 .2V 5 Tljjho. N...... (i 5 13 O'Rou-.ke. B...... 07 157 15 .939 O Houi-kf. >S.. B...... 101 400 42 110 .275 Oostropski. B...... fi 2 1 1'orkius. X. H...... 40 07 19 .804 season, has been elected manager of the Walsb. M...... 54 193 38 53 .274 Berry. S ...... C Tanspy. S...... 53 17 .820 team by a committee composed of Sec­ loi:idc>n. lit...... 47 175 28 44 .251 DurnbaiiKli. II. M...... 2 0 Landy. H. . . . 15 24 30 10 .857 of the team just because of petty jealoii-y Baltaui. S.. Ht...... 98 305 49 41 .250 Kollv. Ht...... 2 :t 1'. Murphy. X. 23 42 02 19 .845 on the part of other players who dislike Burko. M...... T4 273 38 08 .250 Trent. M...... 1 5 1 McDonald. lit. 18 38 40 18 .823 Hoffer because of his popularity among Henry. S...... 104 390 38 97 .249 Hodw. M...... 1 r? 1 McCarthy. Ht. 18 32 44 27 .738 the fans. Hoffer is a good player, knows liix-ufurd. X. L.. Ht. . 72 255 37 02 .247 M. Ponovnn. S. N...... 1 1 0 Dalton, X. L. 21 23 57 27 .748 the game, and, most of ail, knows a ball Quinn. X...... 43 139 12 34 .245 MK'imoujih. B...... 1 .°, 1 OUTFIBLDKRS. player when he sees one. If any of the Yheisen. M...... 77 278 29 08 .244 Weedan, N. H., H...... 1 ft 1 Harrington, X...... 1OO 3t>2 40 88 .243 Munran. M. H...... 1 0ft 5 Hanafin, X. H.... 23 22 6 0 1000 players kick against playing under Hoffcr MiUouuld. Ht...... 18 09 8 17 .240 Miller. S ...... 1 4 2 Turner. X...... 93 189 5 4 .980 we would much rather that they be not on Andrews. B...... 38 128 15 31 .242 Oliinoy, H...... 1 1 1 J. Connors, S. .... 30 45 3 1 .980 the team." . 37 130 14 33 .242 Uostropski. B. .... 45 73 8 12 .871 Kelley. lit...... Kenrfic. Ht.. S...... 1 4 3 Rising, N. Li ..... 104 270 24 9 .970 Morrison, lit...... 101 377 34 91 .241 Plank. N...... 1 1 4 10 4 WILLIAMSPORT PRCUD MfCarthy. Ht...... 02 220 20 53 .241 Luby, Ht...... 1 3S 1 Stt-wart. N...... (35 90 .904 . 90 338 40 81 .240 Canavan. X. H. ... 1(5 23 3 1 .903 l.-.uulv. H...... Sliort. S...... ft 5 3 Finn. X. L...... 104 218 14 10 .959 Of Having Supported a Fast Team in Good .Short. S...... 30 112 11 27 .239 VirUors. H. . 3 4 Dow ling, X...... 32 45 1 2 .958 JOIK-, N. H...... 107 372 44 88 .237 Tuckey. N. H. 2 1 Sullivan, Ht., M.. 52 78 7 4 .955 Style This Year. Thomas. S...... 15 55 8 13 .230 P;)ice. N. L.. 3 2 Tansey. S...... 74 151 9 8 .952 Lurkin. M...... 10O 413 09 97 .235 McT.enn. N...... 0 a Weisbecker, M. ... 89 200 8 11 .950 Williamsport. Pa., Nov. 8. Editor F^ilon, X. L...... 01 248 39 58 .234 Quinn. N ...... 0 2 5 Bannon. X. L. ... . 86 170 7 10 .948 "^porting Life:" The base ball season hag I.»rew. M.. X. L...... 98 377 52 88 .233 A Thomns. S...... ft 0 4 Ladd. B...... 100 212 14 13 .946 closed in this section, and Williamsport Hull, X. H...... 90 305 53 85 .233 G. Thomas, Ht...... 0 0 1 cannot but feel proud of the showing of < 'orcoran, B...... 40 129 15 30 .233 Batch. H...... 101 22S 17 16 .838 O'ltourke. Jr.. B...... 07 235 24 54 .232 Club FietdlTSj Averages. Anklain. N...... 90 210 12 14 .938 her team. The Grays won 70 per cent.'of Mi-Andrews, 'H...... 85 340 09 79 .231 Bone. X. H...... 79 157 10 19 .933 the games played, and the schedule was not Norwich .. .Oftfl Bridgeport ...... 935 I*andy. II...... eo 6 5 .931- Kennedy, lit...... 43 152 15 35 .230 240 an >asy one at that. Among the victories Plank. X...... 30 119 15 27 .227 Meriden .. .JM7 i New ' London...... 9'ir> Morrison. Ht...... 101 8 19 .930 we find two from the P.rociklyn National Xoyes. X. L...... 110 384 50 87 .220 Molyoko . . .944! New Haveii...... 934 Andrews. B...... 2 3 .929 Leaguers, a tie game with New York Na­ . 34 115 20 20 .220 Springfield .9301 Hartford ...... 919 Henry. S...... 104 S 18 .919 Ci-i uvan. X. H..... Kossinan. II...... 104 200 7 17 .918 tional League team, while they succeeded Kowliuj:, X...... 32 133 17 30 .225 Council. X. H...., 90 137 24 15 .915 in shutting out the Pittsburg champions. Tuckev. X. H...... 28 81 12 IS .222 individual Fi.Mding. Luby. Ht...... 1C 19 2 2 .913 Games to St. Louis and Detroit, of the W:ule, H...... 21 72 G 10 .222 CATCHERS. 1'. Murphy. X...... 23 95 18 21 .221 O'Connor. S...... 48 11 7 .912 American League, were lost by close scores. Games. PO. A. Pet. Kennedy. M...... 54 94 5 10 .908 ,SU'\vui t. X...... 05 241 23 53 .220 100 228 The people of this section are indignant Anklani. X...... 104 309 54 80 .217 J. Connor. S...... 54 257 55 .978 Fitzmaurice. N. H. 18 27 .901 at the claims of Harrisburg In regard to Theiseu. M...... 77 337 75 .977 Clark, B...... 102 162 12 20 .900 Connelly. X...... 85 304 31 60 .217 37 3 8 the championship of the Independent Kcnelic. S.. Ht.... . 22 09 G 15 .217 Jopa. N. 11...... 107 52,'J 139 .975 Kellv. Ht...... 4' 65 .895 Conneliy. N...... 85 424 131 .974 Bourdon. Ht. .... 87 10 12 .890 League, as Harrisburg cancelled the re­ Hurdcsty. X. L., S. . 52 203 17 44 .210 40 48 llayward, X. H.... . 109 4l4 38 89 .215 .Smith. N. L...... 23 119 28 .973 Clay. M...... 1 6 .891 maining games with Williams-port wheu Manning, M...... 20 4 10 .972 Short. S...... 30 .887 they found themselves one game In the Sullivan. Ht.. M... . 87 312 54 07 .214 31 Weedeu X. H., H. . . 10 01 3 13 .233 Scheuuel, H...... 85 40H 111 .970 Flanagan, M. .... f>2 01 .886 lend. Organization has been perfected for O'Connor. S...... 50 245 04 .9G9 Burke. M...... 30 .805 Perkint,. X. H...... 01 211 19 40 .218 31 next year with the indications that Percy Keiuiedv. M...... 54 193 30 41 .212 O'Kourke. B. ... . 101 95 Walsh. M...... 46 .S60 Statler, who covered himself with glory as . 48 134 18 28 .209 Aruibruster, N. L. . 91 308 90 Morgan. M. S. .... IS 28 .833 Luby, lit...... I. Thomas, Ht... . 94 354 97 Donnelly. X...... 15 28 .833 manager, will be retained In that position. Long. X. L...... 47 150 18 31 .207 Woodruff. H...... 33 30 A guarantee fund of $5000 to start the sea­ HuuiuUin. X...... (53 272 28 30 .200 PITCHES S. .786 UnriibauKh. M.. H.. . 20 03 7 17 .200 Leahy. N. H.. S,...... 15 2 43 1000 son is being raised, over one-half of which Aheurn. X. H.. Ht. . 78 271 21 55 .203 MeLean. N...... 27 13 84 2 .980 HARRISBURQ'S RECORD. was pledged within twenty-four hours. It Donovan. lit.. S... . 100 353 33 71 .201 Wnlsh. M...... 23 Ki 52 2 .971 is a certainty that even a stronger team ]>elaney. S. X...... 72 241 17 40 .191 Hosiers, M...... 2C G 08 U .871 An Official Statement on That Point by will wear Williamsport colors the coming Kisc-hmaii. X. H.. S .. . 109 375 3O 71 .190 Plank. N...... 33 12 95 4 .9«>4 summer than the one that pleased the Mauuintr. -»! ...... 03 240 20 45 .188 BmvH'V. S...... 37 12 93 4 .903 Manager Frysinger. patrons this year. \VM. K. RANSOM. .Seheneel. 11...... 85 2.SO 28 53 .185 IHirnbuujili, M. H...... 1!) 7 42 4 .961 Chester. Pa.. Nov. 9. Editor "Sporting Smith. X. L...... 40 13ft 8 24 .185 Hanilin. N. H...... 27 Hi 59 3 .900 Life:" -Here is the record of the }L-irris- False. N. L...... 35 104 10 1!) .182 Luby. Ht...... 32 14 121 G .057 Independent Inter-State Combine. Dovvnev. B...... »8 382 33 09 .181 Palfje, N. L...... 33 11 !>54 do not hesitate to claim is the best record Harrisburg. Nov. 9. A'tri-Stnte Base Ball Hoffiuau. M...... 100 341 33 01 .179 Tuckey. N. H...... 28 17 US (! .950 e\er made by an independent or league Managers' Association, representing Penn­ Bowler, S...... 39 323 10 22 .i79 Coreoran. B...... 33 10 88 ti .945 team for years past. sylvania. New Jersey and Delaware, was O. Thomas, Ht...... 27 SG 8 15 .174 Hodse, M...... 34 12 107 7 .944 We played 135 games and lost 35. thus formed here last week by the election of Rogers. 11...... 20 87 7 15 .172 Wade. H...... 20 9 57 4 .943 winning 100 games. We defeated Connie W. C. Farnsworth, of this city, as presi­ Mi* Lean. X...... 30 105 7 18 .171 Nicuols. B...... 18 9 57 4 .943 Mack's Airerican League Club, 4-0; beat Connors. B...... , 39 138 10 23 .167 McCvilleush, B...... 35 8 119 8 .941 dent, and George Heckert, of York, secre­ Treat, M...... 10 48 2 8 .107 G. Thomas. Ht.....*... 22 19 59 5 .940 Brooklyn (X. L.) G-3; beat Cuban X Giants tary. The purpose is to prevent ball play­ Xiruols. B...... 24 83 8 12 .144 Thomas. S...... 15 10 34 3 .937 7 out of 8; Altoona 14 out of 21; Ponn ers' from jumping contracts. President Hodge. M...... 34 104 7 15 .143 Miller. S...... 33 7 117 10 .925 Park, of York, 18 out of 24: Philadelphia Farnsworth will present a cup to the Har­ MtCullouKh. B. ... . 39 119 14 10 .134 Ki-nofle. -S...... 19 2 55 6 .905 Giants'-. Wilmingtou. Williamsport, Leb­ risburg team of this season, which will lie Claney. II...... 32 113 14 15 .133 ClJiiK-y. H...... 30 a 79 9 .900 anon. Camden, and. in fact, all the so-call­ played for by the teams in next season's tjostropski. B...... 45 151 13 20 .132, Viekers. H...... 34 4 80 5 .944 ed "champion clubs", in every series. Miller. S...... 33 107 4 12 .112 P.-rkins. X. H...... 21 11 51 12 .838 league. IKmovan. X. B.. S...... 17 48 4 3 .002 Lone N. L...... !.... 40 1C 102 1ft . 0 t. Also WOT the Tri-State championship gaiue Leahy. X. H.. S...... 15 20 2 2 .061 Quinn. N...... 34 12 81 8 .921 in Philadelphia on Octobe:1 12. under the Douovan, N. B.. S...... 17 '.) 44 5 .914 auspices of the Philadelphia Inquirer, and TEAM RECORD EXTRA HITS. McLauKfclin. N. L...... i!<- 8 64 8 .900 I. personally, was awarded the solid silver Cl APH FIVT'C Is the only penect SB. SH. 2B.3E.IIU. FILJST BASKMBN. loving cup offered by Mr. James Elver- Now I ODdon .. .. 302 97 139 49 G Yale. B...... 1W5 1354 3ft ] 4 son, Jr. ' CLArUlIN o Base=ballShoe New Haven , .. .. 270 03 100 32 7 Ti«he. X...... 100 102ft 34 12 I hail *he champion independent club in ~~~~~ Send for booklat. Sprinsfleld .. . . 191 117 112 21 4 Uurkf, M...... 30 414 13 0 Pa., in 181)!.i, 1900. 1001. and also Bridgeport ...... 188 121 129 37 2 Drtw. M.. N. L...... 981053 40 22 Chest or. W. M. CLAFLIN, 1107 Chestnut St., Philad'a. Holy oku ...... 175 104 103 55 0 Baauon, X. L...... 15 131 4 3 In Wllinington, Del., in ll«02, each season 10 SPORTINO November 14, 1903. "BARKIS IS WllLIir Official Directory qf Ease Bal THE PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE NOT ANSAS CITY CLUB, Kansas City, Mo. EVV LONDON CLUB, New London, Conn. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION LEAGUES. K I. H. Manning, President. N Jacob Linicns, Jr., President, VERY BELLICOSE. j. Humphrey. Manager. ______NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFES­ Chas. A. Nichols, Manager. SIONAL BASE BALL LEAGUES. ILWAUKEE CLUB, Milwaukee, Wis. OLVOKE CLUB, Holyoke. Mass. M Hugh Duffy. President H Patrick Prendeville. President, A Little Diplomacy and Some Concessions PRES., P. T. POWERS, 220 Broadway, New York. and Manager. Manager SEC'Y, J. H. FARKELL, Box 214. Auburn, N. Y. NJO KW 1CH CLUB, Norwich. Conn. Would, No Doubt, Easily Land the ) EOR1A CLUB, Peoria. 111. ' H. B. Davenport, President. LKAGITR MEMBERS. Eastern League. P. T. George F. Simmons. President. Dennis Morrissey, Manager. Powers. President, New York; American Asso­ William Wilson, Manager. Outlaw League in the Bosom of the ciation. ']'. J. Hickey, President. Chicago, 111.; Western League, M. H. Sexton, President. Rock ES MO1NES CLUB, Des Moiues. la. NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE. Island, 111.: New York League, J. H. Farrell. D C. K. Myrick, President. National Association. President. Auburn, N. Y.: Indiana-lllinois-lowa William Hoffer, Manager. ONCORD CLUB, Concord, N. H. League. Ed Holland, President. Bloomington, C John J. Carney, President 111.: Southern League. \V. M. Kavanaugh. Presi­ ~PACIFiC~NATIONAL7 LEAGUE. and Manager. dent. Little Rock, Ark.; By R. S. Ransom. Pacific National League, EW BEDFORD CLUB. New Bedford, San Francisco, Cal.. Nov. S.-F.ditor W. H. Lucas, President, Tacoma, Wash.; Con­ UTTE CLUB, Butte. Mont. necticut League, Sturgis Whitlock. President, B Charles H. Lane, President. N A. G. Doe, President Sporting Life:" The basis of affiliation and Manager. of the Pacific Coast League with the N»i- Huntington, Conn.: New England League.'!'. H. Walter Wilmot, Manager. Murnane. President, Boston, Mass.: Texas League, AVERHILL CLUB, HaverhiH, Mass. tiouul Association is well N. H. Lassiter, President, Ft. Worth. Tex.; Cotton ALT LAKE CLUB, Salt Lake, U. set forth by President Kw- S J. F. Reynolds, President, John J. Carrigg, President, States Leag tie, Geo. Wheat ley, President, Greenville, William Hamilton, Manager. ing, of the Oakland Club, Miss.: Missouri Valley League, D. M. Shively, John J. McClosky, Manager. who said to-day: "Peace President, Kansas City; South Texas League, Max ALL RIVER CLUB, Fall River, Mass might be preferable to a EATTLE CLUB, Seattle. Wash. Stubenrauch. President. Galveston, Tex.: Northern S C. A. Dean, President F T. F. McDermott, President state of war. but it must League, D. J l^axdal. President, Cavalier, North D. E. Dugdale, Manager. and Manager. be understood that the Pa- Dakota; Central League, G. \V. Bement. President, oilic Coast League is not Evansville. Ind. Kentucky-Hlinois-Tennessee POKANE CLUB, Spokane, Wash. OW ELL CLUB. Lowell, Mass. seeking alliance with the League, Jacob Zimbro. Jr., Secretary, Henderson, S C. H .Williams, President L Frederick Lake, President National Association. I am Ky.; Hudson River League, C. S. Harvey. Presi­ and Manager. and Manager. dent, Hudson. N. Y.; perfectly willing to bring Iowa-South Dakota League, AWRENCE CLUB, Lawrence, Mass about a union of our forces, W. L. Baker, Sioux Falls, S. D. NEW YORK LEAGUE. * Stephen D. Flanagan, President but there are many obsta­ BOARD OF ARBITRATION: and Manager. cles iu the way. If the M. H. Sexton. W. H. Lucas, Jas. H. O'Rourke, A LBANY CLUB, Albany, N. Y. Henry Harris rival clubs in Seattle could T. H. Murnane, W. M. Kavanaugh. ______** William Quinlan, President. ANCHESTER CLUB, Manchester. N. H. get together it might be Michael Doherty, Manager. M William J. Freeman, President. easier to John F. Smith, Manager. ____ reach a basis of compromise. We E ASTRRN LEAPU a MMSTERDAM-JOHNSTOWN-GLOVERSV'F. have ASHUA CLUB. Nashua, N. H. T5UFFALO CLUB, Buffalo, N. Y. * M. F. Button, of Gloversville, President, THE LOGICAL CIRCUIT Howard J. Earl. Manager. N Hon. Chas. S. Collins, President, -D W. W. Pierce, President, Manager. for a better league than the Pacific Na­ George T. Stallings, Manager. tional, and would not listen to plans for 1NGHAMTON CLUB, Biughamtou, M. V. ALTIMORE CLUB, Baltimore, Md. B H. M. Gitchell, Pre'sident. the abandonment of Seattle. Tacoina is Charles Campau, Manager. COTT()NJ»T^J|JE ^LEAGUE. ready and willing to join us. The Na­ B Conway W. Sams, President, Hugh Jennings, Manager. CLUB MEMBERS Baton Rouge. La., Robert tional Association has fixed a $2400 salary LION CLUB, ilion, N. V. Tender. Manager; Monroe, 1-a., Henry Hunt, limit for class A clubs. The cheapest ERSEY CITY CLUB, Jersey City, N. J. Samuel Irlam, President, Manager; Greenville, Miss.. W. A. Smith. Mana­ team in the Pacific Coast League is pay­ Judge Nevins, President, Larry Sutton, Manager. ger; Pine Bluff, Miss., George Blackburn, Mana ing out over $2300 a mouth, and some of Win. J. Murray, Manager. ^CHENECTADY CLU B. Schenectady, N. Y. ger: Vicks-burg, Miss., William Earle. Manager: them run a thousand over that amount. EWARK CLUB, Newark, N. J. ' Win. H. Hathaway, President. Natchez, Miss., Albert Haupt, Manager.______The Pacific Coast League is, therefore, iu N Matthis B. Puder, President, Benjamin Ellis, Manager. position to pay more for talent than any Walter W. Burnham, Manager. INDIANA-ILLINOIS-IOWA LEAGUE. class A club in the National Association, \YRACUSE CLUB, Syracuse, N. Y. CLUB MEMBERS Cedar and offer au eight months' contract." ) ROV1DENCE CLUB, Providence, R. 1. ^ George N. Kuntzsch, President, Rapids. la., B. Hill. A. H. Howe, Jr., President, 'I'. C. Griffin, Manager. Manager: Davenport, la.. J. T. Hayes, Manager; HAS NO FEAR. Richard Cogan, Manager. Rock Island, 111., F. Dormelly, Manager; Rock- Californlaiis make no threats, and seem vROY CLUB, Troy, N. Y. lord, 111., Hugh Nicoll. M.inager; Bloomingtoo, ready to climb into the baud wagon, but OCHESTER CLUB. Rochester, N. Y. Louis Bacon, President 111., W. Connors, Manager; Decatur, 111., Monte they will have to be offered a modified R Edward F. Higgins, President, and Manager. McFarland, Manager; Springfield, 111., Frank Belt. George Smith, Manager. Manager; Dubuque, la., Manager. agreement. There is an intimation that T1CA CLUB, Utica, N. V. Joe McGinnity and Jesse Tannehill will ORONTO CLUB, Toronto, Ont. U 11. E. Devendorf, Secretary, bolt their New York National and Ameri- T A. A. Alexander, President, Elmer Horton, Manager. cau contracts to join fortunes with Port­ Arthur Irwiu. Manager. CLUB MEMBERS Evansville,lnd.,Ed Ashenbaclc. land, now managed by Fred F.ly. As long ONTREAL CLUB, Montreal, Can. SOUTHERN LEAGUa Manager; Grand Rapids, Micli., M. Lindsey, Man­ as the Pacific Coast League is out of the M ager: Terre Haute, Ind., Louis Smith, Manager; fold these Patrick H. Hurley, President, sort of tales will be iu circula­ E. Demontreville, Manager. A TLANTA CLUB, Atlanta, Ga. 1-t Wayne, Ind., Bade Meyers, Manager: Manou, tion "Threats and fines and blacklist are ** Abner Powell, President hid., John J. Grim, Manager ; Dayton, O., W. S. not taken seriously out this way," contin­ AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. and Manager. Laude'r, Manager; South Bend, Ind., A. Grant. ued President Kwing. "Last season many Manager; Wheeling.W. Va., Ted Price, Manager. foolish threats were made, but not '.me pOLUMBUS CLUB, CohTmbusTb. IRMINGHAM CLUB, Birmingham, Ala. was enforced, and. the National Association V-' T. J. Bryce, President, B F. G. Sheppard, Pres.; C. E. Jack;sou, Sec'y; MISSOURI VALLEY LEAQ U 2. William Clymer, Manager. Thomas O'Brien, Manager. took back as mauy bolting players as could CI.UB MUMBKKS Springfield, Mo., Frank Hurl- be coaxed without levying any big fines." [-ND1ANAPOL1S CLUB, Indianapolis, Ind. 1TTLE ROCK CLUB, Little Rock, Ark. burt, Manager; Ft. Scott, Kas., Fred Horuaday, OF LESSER IMPORT. I- C. F. Ruschaupt, President, L Aaron Frank, Pres.; C. P. Ferric, Sec'y; I Manager; Pittsburg, Kas., Claude East, Manager. At the opening of the Pacific Coast William Phillips, Manager. Michael J. Finn, Manager. | Leaveuworth, Kas., Clyde Hughes, Manager. League season the Los Angeles team an­ ANSAS CITY CLUB, Kansas City, Mo. EMPHIS CLUB, Memphis, Tenn. Jopiin, Mo., David Joseph, Manager; Jola, Kai.. nexed fifteen championship games before K Dale Gear, President M Caruther Ewing,_. Pres.; E. L. Menego, Sec'y; A. H. Harris, Manager ; Webb City, Mo., A. B meeting with defeat. This stood as the and Manager. Lewis Whistler, Manager. Cockerell, Manager; Sedalia, Mo., \V, J. Fergu- record on this coast until October 26. when son. Manager. Seattle scored its first defeat after nine­ OU1SYILLE CLUB, Louisville, Ky. EW ORLEANS CLUB, New Orleans, L*. teen successive / George Tebeau, President, N Hart Newman, President, SOUTH TEXAS LEAGUE. victories. The Seattle per­ Manager. Charles Frank, Manager. formance was against seasoned teams, CLUB MEMBKKS San Antonio, Wade Moore. while Los Angeles had as its victims the 1LWAUKEE CLUB, Milwaukee, Wis. ASHVILLE CLUB, Nashville. Teun. Manager; Houston, Gerald Hayes, Manager. badly demoralized teams of Portland, Seat­ M Chas. S. Havenor, President, N James Palmer, Pres.; W. W. Taylor. Sec'y; Beaumont, Denny Lyons, Manager; Galvestoa, tle and Oakland, that had been riddled by Joe Cantillon, Manager. Newton Fisher, Manager. E. M. Riley, Manager. the raids of the Pacific Nationals. 1NNEAPOL1S CLUB, Minneapolis, Minn. 'HREVEPORT CLUB, Shreveport, La. Ueu Mulford, Jr., the chronicler of base M Wni. H. Watkins, President ) Leon 1. Kahn, Pres.; G. H. Steveason, Sec'y; TJ-^AS LEAGUE. ball affairs in Cincinnati, with his wife, and Manager. Robert Gilks, Manager. was a Los Angeles visitor last week. CLUB MEMBERS Corsicaua, J. D. Roberts, Man­ James A. Hart, president of the Chicago T. PAUL CLUB, St. Paul, Minn. ONTGOMERY CLUB, Montgomery, Ala. ager; Dallas, j. W. Gardner, Manager; Ft. Worth, Club, is in San Francisco. While it is S George Lennon, President, M W. H. Ragland, President, W. H. Ward, Manager; \Vaco, Ted Sullivan, claimed by some that Mr. Hart's mission M. J. Kelly, Manager. Edward Pabst, Manager. Manager. to the coast is in the interest of peace and 'pOLEDO CLUB, Toledo, O. NORTHERN LEAQUE. harmony in base ball circles, Mr. Hart •*• Charles J. Strobe!, President, CONNECTICUTJJEAG Ua says that his visit here is for the purpose Frank Reisling, Manager. ARTFORD CLUB, Hartford, Conn. CLUB MEMBERS Winnipeg, R. J. Smith. Man" of arranging with Manager Morley for a H Thomas L. Reilley, President ager; Duluth, Minn., M. J. Bryan, Manager' series of games In the spring of 1904, and WESTERN LEAGUE. and Manager. Superior, Wis., T. B. Keefe, Manager; Fargo, N to secure the Los- Angeles grounds for the L1., Thomas Reynolds, Manager; Grand Forks, N CUDS to round into shape on. F.NVKR CLUB, Denver, Col. *PKIN-GKlELp CLUB, Springfield, D., Scott Kairnes. Manager; Crookstou. Minu. It is now considered quite likely that D D. C. Packard, President. ' Daniel O'Neil, President W. S. Lycan, Manager. Sacramento will not be represented'in the Robert L Lowe, Manager. and Manager. Pacific Coast League next season. Mike \OLORADOSPR1NGS CLUB, Col. Springs.Col. ER1DEN CLUB, Meriden, Conn. HUDSON KkVEKJLbAGUE. Fisher says that Tacoina looks good to ' Thomas F. Burns, President, M W. P. Bristol, Piesident, CLUB MEMBERS Kingston, A. Roos, President, him. and instead of lobbying with Senators William Everitt, Manager. Sam J. Kennedy, Manager. H. D. Ramsey, Manager; Saugerties, H.T. Keeney, as in the past he will undertake the taming O7. JOSEPH CLUB, St. Joseph, Mo. EW HAVEN CLUB, New Haven, Conn President. Charles Brady, Manager; Hudson, W. of the Tigers. 1 W. T. Van Brunt, President, James Canavan, President Petry, President. A. Schnack, Manager; New- Manager Harris, of Sau Francisco, is George Ruhe, Manager. and Manager. burgh, Win. Fisher. President, Charles Fisher, dickering with "Jake" P>eckley. for next Manager; Catslull, J. M. Evans, President and season. "Jake" played in Califoinia fif­ MAHA CLUB, Omaha, Neb. R1DGEPORT CLUB, Bridgeport. Conn. Manager; Peekskill, T. Torphy, President, F. Val­ teen years ago with the Stoektoi: team. O William A. Rourke, President James H. O'Rourke, President entine, Manager; Poughkeepsie, \Vm. McCabe, George Van Haltren is back from New and Manager. and Manager. President and Manager. York. The veteran walks with a cane and favors his brokeu ankle a trifle, but claims to have a lot of base ball left In him, thee- of the time, and also the group and bust in this city among managers of several ing a real live ball game. pictures you publish weekly. Yours truly, teams for some time. It is thought that "Ever since I joined the Reds I have had Billy is not only a grand, BDWAUD A. LANG.' with the Kasteru players \\\\o \\ish to my age hurled at me," said "Tom" Daily. good performer 'in the left winter here and make their expenses all "They call me Pop, Grandpa, Uncle Toin garden, but a great general, A Manhattan Recruit. the teams will be brought up to a high and everything else, and at that I will and is sure to get good Alexander Uoucher, the clever young bal- professional standard. Final details of the wager that I am not the oldest man on the work from his comrades. player of Franklin, who made such a good league management have not yet been team. There are two or three who can give Nobody will dispute the record on the amateur base ball diamond completed. me cards and spades when it comes to Wo>. Uyiner fact of his supreme abil­ last season, has entered Manhattan Col­ It is probable that the league will con­ counting the years they nave been ou ity to pick a team that lege, and will be a valuable member of tiie sist of four teami Los Angeles, San Diego, eartu." Cincinnati "Enquirer," will stand well up in the ruce, ball team of that iastitution. November 14, 1903. SPORTING LIKE. n

A low-browed, swarthy man. with an "He looks active and wiry, that's cer­ immense head, covered with close-curling, tain." answered the smuggler: "but I've coarse black hair, entered, and saluted never seen the man yet that Ludovico and (iiorno in a voice' that rumbled like distant 1 couldn't handle like a child. It shall be, thunder. His figure was that, of a Her­ however, as yon say." cules, with the exception of his legs, which "Vou had better take your cutlasses not were disproportionately short. for the man. but for his dog, if fie .ibocild "How goes the free-trade business in happen to have him with you. He'd as these days, my good Lorenzo?" said fierce and almost as big as a lion." (iiorno, when his guest was seated by the "We are never without our weapons." (ire. said Lorenzo. "and now, signor. I'll KO to "Badly enough." growled the smuggler, make arrangements, which will be easier with an oath. "Since they have increased done if 1 have a few scudi in my pocket the frontier police it has cost me a man's to give my fellows a supper and a bottle of life every time we have run a load of wine before we go to the rendezvous." goods across the line. My men are getting "Well thought of," said Giovauni. giving discouraged. They have had hardly money the smuggler a handful of small coin, "for enough the last 'mouth to keep them in your task is not one to be undertaken on an tobacco." empty stomach. But see to it. good Lo­ . "If times are so dull, what would you say renzo. that your men do not drink tox) deep to a job that will pay handsomely, and that until the thing is done. Afterwards they has no risk and little trouble in it: a job can swill as much as they please. He- that can be done in an hour, and that, will member! The old olive tree back of my 'COPYRIGHTED earn a gold florin for every man who takes garden, at midnight" KARJPO5A W7EQ a hand in it?" "Never fear, signor. we shall be punc­ "I should say. s=ignor. that it was a god­ tual. You may consider the job done UH- Continued. ly. I shall in a few months be the richest send," returned the free-trader. "But such less the man fails to come." nr.ii) in Italy. Then no one who has ren­ jobs are not easily come by." "I will answer for his coming. But CHAPTER XVI. dered me a service will have cause to re­ "Yet. I have just such a one to offer you, should he fail, the reward is the same. pent my good Lorenzo." And observe. Lorenzo. I do not GIOVANNI GIORNO'S it." want: him PLOT. "What is it you want of me?" said An­ "Then, by the body of Bacchus, let me hurt, unless he should make such resist­ MAJCEMENT, hate ami deadly toine. in a more complaisant lone, as he hear without more words what it 'is you ance as may render it necessary. In that menace were mingled in the ex­ pocketed the coin. want." case, use hangers and daggers tio pistols; pression of the face that was "Send Marco to the. padrona's, and bid "Have vou seen the stranger who came to they would make too muoh noise. For the turned toward Irke de Montfort; Mm wait until Loreizo cones. Let him Treppi tliis evening, and has taken lodgings rest. I will meet you here at sunrise to and there were few men of then summon him hither." at Chiaruehia's?" receive your report." nerves so strong that they could Antoine went to the door and called: "There are two of them an old man. "And to settle our little account," added have encountered that concen­ "Marco! Marco!" built like a giant, and a handsome young the smuggler, with a low laugh. trated saze without quailing. In a moment a lad of some sixteen years fellow, who looks like an English lord." "Exactly," responded Gioruo, "and if all Hut Irke's frank gray eyes met the dark came running from the back of the gar­ "It is the younger I speak- of. I want goes well, you \vii! find tae pay more lib­ orbs of his adversary unflinchingly. Fora den. Antoine gave .him his directions and to have him'detained here two' or three eral than the agreement. And now, good­ moment the two men stood motionless as he departed on his errand. days. You must know of some place in night." statues, exchanging glances that were like "And now." said Giorno. "give me a the mountains where he could be kept safe­ sword thrusts. glass of absinthe, and half a dozen cigar- ly for that time?" CHAPTKR XVII. (iiorno drew a Ions, deep breath, and A SMUGGLJBirS ^MBOSII. seemed to put a powerful constraint upon himself. KKE had just bidden the padrona "Ha!" he exclaimed, at length, his hands good-night, and was about re­ working almost convulsively with repressed tiring to his apartment when, passion. "It is a pursuit then, a chase, a the boy, Marco, entered, and, hunt. You follow upon my track like a handed him a scrap of paper hound. Do vou think I am n man to he folded in the form of a letter, hunted with safety? Your experience at and secured with a bit of thread, Paris should have taught you a lesson." nit without an envelope or an address. "It has," returned Irke, calmly, "and I Opening it. it read as follows: shall profit by it. That was a trick that "Monsieur Something. has happened cannot, be repeated. You then bade me which it is Important, for your purpose farewell forever. Yet 1 am here, and you hat you should know. I cannot write it, will not find it easy to escape me." 'or I am watched. Hut if you will be at Giorno's teeth closed, his nostrils dilated, he great olive tree back of Gioruo's gar- find his face became livid. Jen at midnight. I think 1 can contrive to "For the sake of Heaven, Signer Giorno!" communicate with you. cried the padrona. in a beseeching tone, "NINA." "go to your home. Think of what has hap­ "Who gave you this?" asked Irke, of the pened t'his day, and let it not end in a dis­ nessenger. graceful broil. I am mistress in this "Lucretia Bembo," answered the lad. house." she added, more calmly, "and I mmiptly. "Sue gave rn? two paolos. and command you to go." old me to sue the puj>er to tlu> stranger "He it so, then," said Giorno. recovering Jt Chiaruchia's that is th« young one." his self-possession. "Good-night, padrona; j "And who is Lucretia Bembo?" asked as for vmi, presumptuous and intermeddling j Irke. boy. l'shall find lifting time and place to j "She is a girl who lives at Giorno's as a eliastlrii! your insolence. We shall meet j servant of all work," answered the pa­ again " " I drona. \ As Gtorno left the inn his countenance 'And where did she give it to you?" said Wore a troubled expression. rke pursuing Lis interrogations." "1 must think this matter over coolly." "I had be,-ri to IO.IK at the place where he mattered to himself. Something must 'Jioruo's wife fell over rn? crag." answered be doIK»- nothing rash, nothing liual: the :he boy, "ami in coming back I passed the time for that has not yet come: but some­ 'louse. Lucretia ran out in a great hurry, thing that will detain him here safely for ind looked round her as if she was afraid a few days, until I can put a thousand o be se^n. Then vhe beckoned to me, and miles between us, or gain a hiding place gave me the paper and the two paolos, and more secure even than Paris. It is plain :old me what to do." enough how he came here. N'ina has be- "And did she say anything more?" traved me. Yes, something must be done: "Not that I remember oh, yes! She said and at once to-night, if possible. But in [ was not to stop anywhere on my way; order to act one must think, and think and not to tell any one, or she'd have my coollv. which I couldn't do at home with ongue cut out. And she told me riot to that in the house. Yet I suppose I must et any one see me give you the paper. I go there bv and by. and sleep there, if I forgot that," he added, glancing at Chiaru­ sleep at ail. Meantime. I will go to old chia. Antoine's. where 1 shall not be likely to "Well, there's no harm done. She didn't meet anyone." mean the padroua," said Irke. "But arc Turning down a narrow alley, he de­ you quite certain you have not told any scended a number of steps cut in the solid one, or showed the pap

to the ground to­ footsteps. A flat, white stone, halfway jagged -ocks down which the two had it was properly loaded, he placed it in the throat, aud the two went not obey the sum­ breast-pocket of his overcoat, and taking in gether. between the bowlder and the thicket of fallen, that be could his hand a stount Mauzauita cane, the gift Giorno. finding himself choking in a grasp furze, was stained with blood, r.nd at a mons. and from short distance he picked up Irke's mau- "And now," said Juan, "I guess there of his California uncle, he sallied forth that seemed like that of a vise, ain't no time to be lost. The big varmint l.o keep his appointment. which all his efforts failed to extricate zanita cane, which he readily identified. stiletto, and Rollo. sifter suuttiug about for a few min­ prob'ly belongs to the gang that ambushed The night was bright and chill. There him, groped blindly for his the young 'mi. and 'pears to hev been left Were a few fragments of cloud in the sky, stabbed his antagonist just in time to es­ utes, uttered a long howl, and set off with his nose to the ground, evidently pursu­ on guard. He'll be back, it's likely, with one of which occasionally drifted across cape suffocation. troop at his heels, before long, ttie face of the moon, producing a tempora­ At the same time the two smugglers ing a trail. Juan kept up with him with the whole Irke and pinned difficulty. 'specially as he's left his cloak and weap­ ry gloom. The silence of death reigned threw themselves upon in his hurry. I must work lively, throughout the village. him to the earth, where they held him with The dog led the way down a precipitous ons here who had recover­ descent, and entered a narrow ravine, or there'll be another scrimmage on my When Irke approached Gioruo's house no difficulty until Ijorenzo, bad as the one we had at the light was to be seen except from the side- ed from the effect of the blow that had along the bottom of which ran a small, hands as when clear stream with frequent tiny water­ den of the robbers." windows of a single room looking out upon felled him, came to their assistance, he proceeded to cut garden, where sat the watchers of the Irke, realizing at last that he was ovor- falls. After following the course of the Thus soliloquizing, the brook for "a quarter of a mile, they came a stout limb from a neighboring tree, and corpse. powored* ceased to resist, and was secure­ trimmed and prepared it, Passing to the rear of the premises, he ly bound. in sight of a venerable abbey, crowning having properly a rugged hill, aud surrounded by a garden endeavored to use it as a lever with which easily identified the olive tree mentioned "By the body of Bacchus!" cried Loren­ the stone from the entrance in the note. It stood just outside of the zo, when this was accomplished, "it was no aud vineyard. A moment afterward Hollo to pry away out burst into a dense and tangled thicket, to the cave. But all his efforts proved garden wall, over which one of its large piece of child's work this that you cut The stick bent, and finally lower branches extended. A, little to the for us, signer. He fought as if he werev where Juan followed him with difficulty. fruitless. The ground now grew so rough, and was cracked, as he applied his whole force right a huge granite bowlder lay like a possessed by seven devils, and you were' the lever, but the buttress against the wall, and about an right when you insisted that there should so encumbered by rocks, that their pro­ to the longer arm of gress was slow 'and painful. But Rollo stone did not budge. equal distance to the left was a dense be four of us. If it had not pleased Heav­ said he, throwing clump of furze and weeds, the tallest of en to give me a head like a bull's, my bayed as if following a fresh trail, and "This won't work." Juan toiled after him, until he came to the stick away, and sitting down to reflect. which reached a man's height. crown would have been cracked passed of the robbers' Approaching the tree, Irke placed him­ mending: and there lies Ludovico, with no a halt in a deep, dark chasm, where the "Now, ef I had a bottle cliff seemed nut open by some powerful wine here to 'liven up my iutelleck with. self between it and the wall, directly be­ more life in him, to all appearances, than try neath the limb that protruded over the a marble statue, though I'll be sworn there convulsion of nature. I'd be sure to hit upon an idee. Let's The dog barked furiously, and appeared a smoke." garden. Mere he paused and listened for isn't a thicker skull than his between Mi­ to­ some sound indicating the presence of lan and Messina. Ha! Vico!" he added, as to have met with some obstacle which He took out his brier-wood pipe aud barred his further progress. Approaching bacco poi.cn. which was his inseparable Nina. that worthy sat up and began to stare a "She is probably waiting in the garden," around him in a confused manner. "I'll the spot, Juan found him scratching at the companions, and was soon enveloped in side of an enormous bowlder which had fragrant cloud. be said to himself, and gave, a little cough warrant that you see more stars than there he cried at to attract her attention. fire In the milky way, and hear a singing been rolled against an orifice iu the solid "Su-ikes and painters." He was answered by a similar signal in your ears louder than the convent choir rock. This orifice looked like the entrance length, springing up from the seat on the from the thicket of furze, in which at the on tin Easter monnng." to a cavern, and from the conduct of the rock which he had prepared for himself same time he heard a slight rustling. "Enough of this." cried Giorno, impa­ dog Juan had no doubt that he had discov­ with the help of Ludovico's cloak. "1 do "Is it you, Nina?" lie asked, iu a low tiently. "I see by the moving of the lights ered the nlaee to which Irke tiad been b'leeve I've hit it! Ef I can only find a conveyed as a prisoner, or where his body hole in this stone that'll smash. And may whisper. in the house that we have already attract­ of The signal was repeated. Again the ed attention. Make haste with your pris­ had been concealed. I be br'iled on a gridiron like a rasher Applying himself to the task of rolling bacon if here ain't a crevice that'll do the weeds stirred and rustled. Irke moved a oner to the place agreed upon, and see that fur step farther in that direction, and paused he is secure. He appeals to have a scratch the hiige stone from its place, he found job to a dot, purvided it reaches down in expectation. Then his quick ear caught on the shoulder, for there is blood ou his that. notwithstanding his prodigious enough." the sound of stealthy steps behind him. shirt, but I think it is nothing serious." strength, he could not stir it. At this mo­ Taking possession of the ramrod of Ludo­ Turning, he found himself confronted by "It is to you. then," said Irke, address­ ment a furious burking from a rocky shelf vico's carbine he proceeded to measure the two men with drawn cutlasses, who had ing Giorno, "that 1 am indebted for this nearly over his head caused him to look depth of the crack which he had discover­ suddenly appeared from behind the bowl­ treacherous aud cowardly attack. I de­ up, when he saw a large boar-hound look­ ed in the bowlder. der. At the same instant two more, arm­ nounce you as an assassin, and brand you ing over the edge of the ruck, aud appa­ "It's all of twenty inches," he said, with­ ed In the same manner, emerged from the as a craven who dare not meet his foe rently about to attack him. At the same drawing the ramrod, "and there's 9 little thicket. single-handed. You have not yet eluded moment a gruff voice was hoard addressing pocket "at the bottom that will hold the He was completely hemmed In. me, and you never shall. In future I shall the animal: charge. Besides, the crack runs with a "Wo mean you no barm," said the burly track you as the avenger of two crimes; "Silence, Bebbo!" it cried. "What's the grain of the stone. Unless I've got a Loreuzo. "Come along with us quietly, and for know that this very night I have pledg­ meaning of all this noise? Can't you let me smaller allowance of intelleck than the there will be no bones broken. You see ed myself to bring you to justice for the have my nap out? Heaven kuows I never clown of a half-price circus I'll be inside of there i* no use of resisting." murder of the unfortunate woman who needed one more." this hole iu the ground in less'n twenty Irke made no reply, but, backing against lies in yonder room." Raising himself until his head was ou a miunits." the wall, placed himself in an attitude of GiornVs frame shook with passion. He level with the rocky platform, Juan saw a Drawing the charges from his pistols, ex­ defense. took a step forward, with clenched hand, man reclining on his elbow, as if just cept one revolver, he collected the powder "Don't be foolish," said Lorenzo. "There's os if he would have struck his audacious aroused from sleep. It was Ludovico. the iu a little heap: to this lie added his extra no good in showing light. What can one accuser iu the face. But by a powerful smuggler, who relying upon the vigilance cartridges. With this material he filled the man do against four?" ' . effort he restrained himself. Turning his of his four-footed companion, had suffered pocket "at the bottom of the crevice, and "If it is money you want," said Irke, back on the prisoner, he said, iu a voice himself t'> slumber at his post. prepared a short fuse. shifting his stick to his left hand and feel­ which he struggled in vain to control, while The two men eyed one another for a mo­ "It won't burn more'n five minutes, lift ing with his right for his pistol, "you are the smugglers exchanged significant ment without speaking. Meantime the dogs said when he has finished, "and I shall welcome to what I have about me." glances: seemed disposed to engage in hostilities. have to be lively in gifting out of the way "Nay, brother." HI id the tallest of the "Take this chattering magpie away, lest They walked around each other growling when I light it." But I reckon it'll fill the four, a grim, black-bearded giant, with an I forget myself. Begone with him at once! savagely, with the hair bristling on their bill." ugly scar across his face, "take your hand You, Lorenzo. will meet me in the morn­ backs. Then, applyins the match to the fuse, be from there, or I will split your handsome ing at Antoine's. aud report the conclusion Ludovico, who, in his lazy mood, was shouted to Rollo, nnd darted behind a head with my cutlass, which would be a of your task. Everything will then be ar­ bent upon having the excitement of a dog­ pinnacle of rock, with the animal at his pity," and he advanced upon him with ranged satisfactorily." fight, in which he expected that Beppo heels There was uot a second to spare. uplifted weapon. He turned and strode nway with long, would win an easy victory, now uttered a He had hardly gained his place of security "Hold, Ludovico!" cried Lorenzo, "no swift steps. low, hissing sound to incite him to attack when the blast exploded with a dull, heavy bloodshed! The youth was but going to "Young man," said Lorenzo, addressing his adversary. In a moment the two ani­ sound. pull out his purse, though it is useless; Irke, "I bear you no malice for erne-king mals were on their hind legs grappling Running to the spot. Juan found that a for it is not his) mony we seek." my crown, though my tall comrade there savagely with each other. large fragment, constituting more than a "Be it purse or pistol," growled Ludovi­ looks as if he could eat you without salt. "Crockydiles and eattymouuts! what did third of the bowlder, had been torn off by co, "if he does not drop his hand, I swear And I will say this for you, that though I you do that for, you overgrown lummox?" the blast. The remaining portion had been I will cleave him. to the chin!" have be>r. iu many a hard tussle, I have roared Juan, springing upon 'the plntform so moved from its position as to leave a The ruffian's eye followed Irke's every never met a tougher customer, or one who of rock and seizing the astonished Ludovi­ space at the side of the entrance to the movement with the keen glance of a hawk bore himself mere manfully than you. And co by the collar of his heavy jacket. "What cavern large enough to enable him to pass and his cutlass was brandished over his now 1 see no reason why we should not un­ had that poor beast of yourn's done that through. head. bind you, so as to make things as comforta­ you should sic him on to his everlastiu' Cocking his revolver, he squeezed him­ Relinquishing his attempt to use his re­ ble for you as possible, provided you will destruction. WThat possessed you, you boo­ self through the aperture. At first he volver, but still retaining his stick in his give your word that you will come along by?" he added, administering a tremendous found that he could discern nothing. But left hand, Irke knocked Ludovico's weapon with us peaceably." shake to the burly smuggler with each in­ as his eyes became accustomed to the from his grasp with a powerful upward "I don't see how I can help myself," an­ terrogatory. "I have a great mind to gloom he was able to grope his way for­ sitroke. The stick turned iu the air with­ swered Irke, who was beginning to feel throw you head-foremost down the gulch, ward. Rollo, with a loud bark, took up out a pause, and descended upon the smug­ weak with the flow of blood from his and break every bone in your body!" the scent aud led the way. gler's head, the seasoned ruanzanita ring­ wound, which was something more than a Ludovico was not the man to submit At the distance of thirty feet from the ing with a sharp metallic clink. Like an scratch, "but I decliae to make any prom­ tamely to such rough usage. His sluggish­ entrance he came upon a recess where a ox under the blow of the butcher, Ludovi­ ises." ness was gone in a moment, and, springing fire had been kindled, and a few smolder­ co dropped to the ground, just as his cut­ "Well, then, loosen his legs. Filippo, so to his feet, he grappled fiercely with his ing fagots were still burning. Beside the lass fell with a clang upon the bowlder that he can walk: but leave his hands as assailant. fire was a vessel containing water and behind him. they are. for he has a trick of using them But the struggle was of brief duration. some fragments of bread. Near by was Without waiting for his assailants to re­ that might make us more trouble. And Backing slowly before the rush of his an­ a pile of fasrots, and with these he revived new the attack, Irke at once took the initi­ now let us go forward to the cave, after tagonist, until th4 two were at the verge the failing fire until it blazed up and il­ ative, and advancing upon Loreuzo, in which we'll have a hot supper and a couple of the rock, but never releasing his grip luminated the interior of the cavern with whom he recognized the leader of the of bottles of old wine at La Gustalla's." of his jacket. Big Juan stopped suddenly, a ruddy glow. < band, saluted him with a blow so sudden and lifting the smuggler upon his broad He now saw boxes and bales of goods that he had no time to evade or parry It, CHAPTER XVIII. shoulders, hurled him backward over his piled against the walls, as if the place had been used as a sort of store-house. A little aud so vigorous that it stretched him sense­ RIO JUAN OX A KAMPAOB. head. less on the turf beside his comrade. Then The luckless Ludovico alighted with a farther on the darkness became impenetra­ facing sharply around, he confronted his HK.\ Juan found that Irke had crash in the spreading branches of a chest­ ble, so that he could only follow the dog two remaining antagonists, who stood stu­ mysteriously disappeared, and nut tree that grew on the slope below. by the sound of his baying. pefied with amazement at the suddenness learned from Chiaruchia, with The boughs swayed beneath his weight, lie uow returned to the fire, selected a aud apparent ease with which their re­ the assistance of a muleteer who but did not break, aud it was some minutes long fagot, and kindled one end of it into doubtable companions had been disposed had some knowledge of Eng­ before he was able to extricate himself a blaze. Taking this in his hand as a of by these skillful left-handed strokes. lish, that he had gone out of the aud clamber to the ground. Having never torch, he resumed the exploration of the Following up his advantage at once, so inn near midnight to keep an before been handled in so summary a cavern. as to allow them no time to recover from appointment with Nina, his first step was style, it is little wonder that as he turned Proceeding in the direction from which their astonishment, Irke attacked them to hire a man on liberal terms as guide, .111 upward glance at the strange figure of came the sound of Hollo's eager bark, he energetically. The men perceived clearly as well as interpreter, and set out with Big Ju:iu as lie stood at the edge of the entered a narrow passage, the roof of enough, from his attitude, and the manneV him for Giorno's house. platform, with his long, grizzled beard which was so low that he could not walk in which he wielded his weapon, that they Arrived there, he directed his companion floating in the breeze, a superstitious idea upright. A little beyond this he reached a had to deal with one who was a perfect to inquire for "Miss Neeuer." flashed across his mind that he had been point where farther progress was arrested master of fence: and they gave ground as Lv.cretin Bembo, who came to the door in engaged with no mortal enemy. by several large bales, piled one upon an­ he advanced, one of them glancing uneasily response to the muleteer's knock, informed "By Saint Michael." he exclaimed, "this other. around, as if more than half disposed to them that the girl had left the house a must cither be Satan himself or the Old He would hnve thouarht that he was new take to his heels. few minutes before to go to the padrona's. Man of the Rocks, who. according to the at the end of the cave but for the con­ But at this stage of the combat, when aud that if they came from the inn they legend told by the good fathers, used to duct of fue dog, who was endeavoring to the scale of victory seemed inclined in must have passed her on the road. have his home in the cavern. But, be he overturn the bales with his nose and paws. Irke's favor, notwithstanding the odds On their return they found her conversing man or fiend. I want no more to do with He accordingly removed them, when ho against him, ia new antagonist appeared with Chiaruchia in a state of extreme ex­ him. The wisest thing for me is to make came upon a small iron door, set in mason- upon the scene. citement. She denied all knowledge of the all speed to La Gustalla's and report what work, built across the passage. As the hour of midnight approached. letter, or the appointment, and loudly de­ has happened. As for his getting into the Trying the door, he found that it WPS Giorno. who after leaving Antoine's had nounced the whole affair as a treacherous cave, if he's a mere man, he never can firmly secured upon the othor side. He repaired to his house for a few minutes, contrivance of Giorno's. move away the stone without help, and if struck it several times with a large frag­ and then left it in haste, felt himself "Geeorno!" cried Juan, when Nina's he's a limb of Satan, I can't hinder him; ment of rock; but. it was of great thick­ drawn to the spot where the appointment statement was explained to him. "That's ami so there's no use of my staying." ness, and his heavy blows produced not had been made. Wrapping himself in his the chap that carried off Colonel Benham's Having by this process of reasoning -satis- the slightest effect. He then shouted with cloak, he had concealed himself in his gar­ daughter. It's the ehap we are after. Only field his conscience in deserting his post, the whole power of his voice, eliciting no den near the olive tree. When the smug­ let me get hold of him!" the discomfited smuggler strode rapidly reply but a lugubrious echo. glers, issuing from their ambush, attack­ So saying, he retired to his room and away without pausing to look behind him. To be Continued. ed Irke, he had raised himself so that he transformed himself into a walking ar­ could look over the top of the wall, and senal. When he returned to the saloon he CHAPTER XIX. * witness the struggle that ensued. The vig­ wore a belt of undressed deer-skin, in numbers of these stories are orous and successful resistance of the in­ which were two revolvers, a pair of long- .It)AN IN THB SMUGGLER'S CAVE. kept iu stock. If unable to secure some tended victim had taken him by surprise; barreled, old-fashioued dueling pistols, and HILE the brief struggle between from your newsdealer address this olile» and when he saw the two most'formidable his formidable knife. Thus equipped, he their respective masters was in direct. of his emissaries stretched upon the ground. called Rollo, and set off a second time for progress, the two dogs, fighting and the remaining two reduced to the Giorno's house. savagely, rolled together to the necessity of defending Themselves, he "The appointment," he said to himself, bottom of the ravine. As Ludo­ Just Wanted a Chance. sprang lightly over the wall, aud taking as he strode along with swift steps, "was vico disappeared among the off his cloak, advanced upon Irke from at the old olive tree. There's where he thickets, Rollo returned to the "Mister .Tedge." called out the colored behind and threw it over his head and must hev been waylaid. I guess I'll have platform, wagging his tail demurely, as if witness, after he had been on the stand a shoulders, at the same time precipitating a look at the place." nothing unusual had happened. But the full hour, "kin I say one word, sub?" himself upon him with his whole weight. Having arrived at the spot, he com­ prolonged whistle with which the smug­ "Yes," replied the Judge. "What is it?" Notwithstanding the unexpectedness of menced a caieful examination of the gler recalled Beppo sounded in vain. The "Hit's des dis. sub: Ef you'll des make this attack. Irke struggled desperately, and ground, and was not long iu discovering nnimal lay beside the brook, so disabled de lawyers set down en keep still two min­ freeing himself from the cloak by a pow­ traces of the struggle. In places the soil by the injuries he had received, either from utes, en gimme a liviii' chance, I'll whirl erful effort, be grappled Giorno by the was soft euougb to retain the print of the fangs of his antagonist or from the ia en tell de truth!" November 14, 1903. SPORTING

Have you not heard of the loss of the his manuscript down in person is a wise Matueana?" one." "A Peruvian ship?" "How much have you to write. Haw­ "Yes, sir." .< kins?" the city editor asked. "No. Where was she lost?" "About a thousand words: half an hour's US OF THE "Off Bahia." work." WEEPE "Then wind the story up before >ou go "Haven't heard a word of it." "Then no copy from me has reached to the hotel. There is euorgh copy on you?" your desk to last the printers till inid- "Not since the matter you filed at Val­ uSsrht." paraiso." "Want any pictures, sir?" "And you don't know that vessels of the "Not to-night." said Mr. Henderson. Peruvian naw have been off New York "We will make it a straight reading slory for a week, capturing British merchant­ and give them pictures later. 1 guess we men, and taking them to Barbados as will have to put on four pages as it is." prizes?" "I'll take this copy," said the city editor, "No." putting his hand on the manuscript. "Then we will have more news beats The correspondent nodded acquiescence than I expected. I sent you a story of and Mr. Henderson and Mr. Leathers the loss of the Matucaua and supposed stepped over to the desk, where a half- wire, but I suppose the cable missed. Any­ that it had been delivered by a pilot before dozen copy readers, who had been watch­ how, you have coveretf yourself and the this." ing the scene and wondering, were ai once paper with enough giory; and Miller can "A severe gale was blowing for three put to work on the great news beat of handle it. or the A. P. they have enough days until day before yesterday, and the history. men down there, goodness knows." pilot-boats have probably been driven out The correspondent sharpened bis pencil "Down where'.'" gasped Hawkins. non­ to sea." and the next minute became as busy as plussed at this reception. "That accounts for it," said Hawkins. they, and he did not stop writing until he "Why. down at Callao. to be sure." "Fortunately I kept a copy of the story, had described the arrival of the Oroya and "Who's down at Callao?" and can send to the hotel for it. That Chorillos off the city, the Valeria's trip "Nearly every correspondent in the coun­ will make ten thousand words more. Bet­ up the bay. and the presence for the night try. I can't understand how you missed ter get the marine man to work. Mr. in New York of Admiral Louis Warcia y them at Panama. We thought you would Leathers, to cover the local end of cap­ Garcia. commander-iu-chief of the Peru­ remain with the fleet, and sent Miller to tures by the torpedo-boats. Haven't you vian navy. help you. It doesn't matter though. Glad reports of British ships overdue here, at When he had finished he stepped to the to see you back." Philadelphia and at Boston?" city editor's desk, copy in hand, and said!: "Look here, Mr. Leathers!" and Haw­ "Yes. We supposed they had been de­ "Perhaps it would be better to write! the kins in his excitement caught hold of the layed by heavy weather." story of the patrol by the torpedo-boa't» city editor's coat by the lapel, "do you "Heavy weather! No; I tell you they after the marine man returns. You will mean to tell me that you are expecting have been captured." want the lead from me, I suppose?" news from Callao?" "I must see Henderson," said the city "Yes; and now, Hawkins. will you go'tfc "Certainly. Only an hour ago we re­ editor. "Get up the rest of the copy, old the hotel for the story you spoke of?" ; Continued. ceived a cable from Miller. He wired that man, and I'll send you a boy who can "I will, sir; but first permit me to "shake the fleets were probably Hearing one an­ fetch what you want from the hotel. hands with the men," and he stepped to CHAPTER XXII. other to the south and that he had char­ There's no use my telling what a big the copy desk. "Smith," he exclaimed, "don't NEWSPAPER MAN'S TRIUMPH. tered a steamer from the Pacific Steam piece of work you have done; there was look at me like that. It's just luck, Navigation Company. He had not heard never anything like it. I'm still half dazed, old man. I happened to know these Garcia A. KEY Hawkins walked slowly of you anywhere." and you must pardon me for having doubt­ people when a boy and became quite into Park How, knowing that Hawkins sank back in his chair and ed your .statements before 1 learned the chummy with them, so it was natural for lie was thoroughly master of burst into laughter so loud and long that facts." them to send for me on this matter. That the situation and that his in­ everybody in the room turned around, and He walked hastily away and darted is all there is to it. Once started, I formation was possessed by only wrote what 1 saw. To be sure, it is ____ only one other person in the a wonderful beat, but any of you fellows metropolis, and that person could have done the same thing/' And had gone to a hotel where he would be as Hawkins. having grasped by the hand secure from intrusion as on the great every man in the room, entered the eleva­ battleship he commanded, for he was tor and left the building. incognito that night and had agreed to He was gone an hour and upon his keep his Identity unknown for twelve return found the proprietor of the news­ hours from the time of landing. paper, a man he had seen but twice dur­ At sunset the electric barge Valeria had ing the five years that he had been em­ run in from out at sea, as though she had ployed as reporter, in the city room, read­ come aloue across the Atlantic. Kar out­ ing some of the story in manuscript. A side, beyond the vision of the many look­ few minutes later the correspondent was out stations, she had left the Oroya and closeted in the managing editor's room the Ohorillos, both hove-to for the night, with the proprietor, to whom he had al­ under orders to proceed into the lower ways referred as "chief," and the latter bay at daybreak. Admiral Garcia and the said: "You are so good a newspaper man newspaper correspondent, hud been the that the publication of this story will per­ only passeligers on the barge, and as soon haps be a greater reward than anything as they were landed at the Battery the I may offer; nevertheless, let me hand you launch turned and sped down the bay this," and he gave Hawkins a check. Mr. again at full speed. The sailors on the Henderson," he continued, "I suppose you Valeria wore yachting suits of blue, cos­ will retain Mr. Hawkins as correspondent tumes that did not attract attention, and with the Peruvian fleet, for there will be which were adopted for the occasion. The news to report daily in those far-away admiral was in civilian's dress, and, al­ waters. Of course you will increase his though his distinguished bearing caused salary without reference to the sum I have many persons to turn and seek a second handed him." glance, yet he was in cosmopolitan New "Thank you for what you have done, York, where even wonders cease to be sir," interrupted Hawkins, "but as to the wonderful. Some comment had been caused correspondence I fear it will be impossible by the Valeria. Her beauty and peculiar for me to accent the offer. Admiral Gurcia build caused seafaring men to ask one an­ has appointed me his flag secretary, with other what manner of craft she might the rank of lieutenant-commander, and the be, but as she was not long in sight, the fact of the matter is, I am at present an comment among the Battery folk did not officer of the Peruvian navy, on shore get up-towu that night. leave." Conscious that he was on the eve of a "Could you not serve us at the same great, triumph, and knowing that the in­ time?" asked Mr. Heuderson. after he had formation he possessed would make the en­ congratulated the correspondent upon his tire civilized world wonder, Hawkins walk­ appointment. ed leisurely along Park How, enjoying in "1 might, sir. I should be very glad anticipation as much as he could in reality were it possible, and I believe that I the scenes which he knew would be en­ could render you service without inter­ acted later. It felt good to be back in fering with my duties. And that reminds New York City. He even paused a moment me. Admiral Garcia leaves for Washington to look at the tramps, as they stretched in the morning and it would be well to themselves on the benches, endeavoring to cover his movements closely, for there will seize a few minutes for sleep before the probably be important developments during gray-coated policeman should come their his stay at the capital." way again and rap them on the feet with "Will you cover it for us?" his lo-ig club. He smiled as the thought "Yes. sir. That is. I will be able to re­ came to his mind that he recognized some The Restoration of Cuzco. port what happens from his side, but it of those tramps; and the scene was so will be well to also interview the govern­ different from those through which he had one reporter tapped his head significantly down a hall: then Hawkins again plied his ment officials." just passed that he forgot the latter for with a lead pencil. The city editor looked pencil. When Mr. Leathers returned he "Certainly: that will be attended to." the moment and quickened his steps to­ at the correspondent in astonishment. was accompanied by the managing editor, "And the Chorillos should make a big ward a tall building across the way that As soon as Hawkiiis could regain his a short, heavy-set man. whose kindly red story, sir. She carries nearly three thou­ meant home for his work-a-day self. He composure he drew Mr. Leathers toward face spoke a greeting to the correspondent sand wounded, and a request will be made entered the large door, as he had always him and said, slowly and impressively: before his voice was heard. in the morning for the admission of the done after covering an assignment, nodded "It's a greater beat than 1 dared hope for "We must take matters coolly," said worst cases to the city hospitals. She will to a clerk at the counter, and stepped and 1 cannot understand why it should Mr. Henderson. "or something will give come into the bay at daybreak." into the elevator. be so. Be careful now and don't let, any war. Mr. Leathers, you had better dis­ "Indeed that is a big story," said the "What floor, sir?" more persons know than you absolutely miss the entire staff to-night, except the managing editor. "I will see that it is have to. The Peruvian fleet is off the copy readers. We will give New York the covered, Mr. Hawkins." These words brought him suddenly back novelty of a newspaper containing but one They returned to the local room, wher* to the present. They had changed elevator Hook;"What?" that is, part of it." boys while he was absent and the question storv." the copy readers were still busy sending of a stranger broke the harmony of "It's a fact. sir. Look at this copy," "Yes. sir," and the city editor, stepping down to the printers sections of the great thought. He gave the direction and a and he pointed to his desk. across the room, told his assistant of the story of the naval battle. On the desk of minute later was in a large room where "The Peruvian fleet! And where is the plan. the city editor were a number of proofs, 'the city staff of the newspaper held sway. British fleet?" "You had better divide Hawkins' story which "Mr. Henderson and the proprietor In one corner the day city editor and the "Destroyed annihilated captured it no into chapters," said the managing editor glanced hastily over, and then the latter night city editor were in consultation, and longer exists." when Mr. Leathers had returned, "and was overheard to say to the managing here and there, seated at desks, were re­ "Hold on, Hawkins! How's that wound parcel it out to the copy desk. I will go editor: "It is even greater than I thought. porters, writing the stories which were the you received in Valparaiso? Head hurt down stairs and attend to the mechanical There is no danger of it getting out, is result of afternoon assignments. Hawkins you?" part. Think I shall ask the chairman of there?" had no occasion to disturb anyone just "Mr. Leathers, I can well understand the chapel if we can't lock everybody in "No, sir: I think not. Everything is then so he walked over to his old place how yon feel and what you think, but 1 to-night." carefully watched. The printers have been in another corner, and taking off his coat am as sane a man as there is in this room, "It -might be well, sir." locked in at their own request, for they he drew up a chair, first placing before and 1 assure you that we have the news "Yes: and you must watch the city room. understand the nature of the story, and him the manuscript which he had prepared beat of history, and every man concerned closely. Leathers." don't want any blame to rest on the chapel on the Oroya. Then he began writing a with it has got to keep a level head or it "I will, sir." should there be a leak. Only two sets brief account of the arrival off the coast will get out." "That reminds me," Interrupted Haw­ of proofs are being taken, one for the of the two Peruvian ships. This was in These words, so earnestly spoken, acted kins. "Perhaps I had better go to the proofreaders and the other for Mr. Leath­ the nature of an addition to what he had on the city editor as a shower bath acts hotel for that copy on the Matucana and ers. He will not leave his desk during the already prepared bringing it up to date, on an intoxicated man, and, although his not trust it to a messenger." night without taking his with him. I have as the newspaper men say. He was still hands trembled with excitement, he asked "Is it, in your trunk?" men on guard down stairs-as well as in the busy and was oblivious to all surroundings the correspondent in steady tones, as "No; Admiral Garcia has it." hall." when the city editor, crossing the flooor though questioning him concerning an "Admiral Garcia! How! 1 thought you "We will run a fast mail edition In the to take his hat from a peg, caught sight afternoon assignment. "Tell me what you said it was at the hotel." morning. Henderson. I would rather miss of the broad shoulders and handsome have." "So it is: and he is also at a hotel; the it than take the chance. We can send features of the reporter who had been so "The story of the defeat at sea of the Fifth Avenue." the papers by a later train. Get the city long away on a foreign assignment, and Channel anil Mediterranean squadrons by "But is there not danger of some one edition out at sharp 4 o'clock and not a who had sent in the exclusive story of the seven ships of the Peruvian navy. It in­ securing an interview?" minute before." battle of Valparaiso Bav. cludes the loss of nearly six thousand men "Not the slightest. He is incog., and if "Yes, sir." "Why. hello, Curey! where did you drop and describes the disposition of the vessels you knew Louis Garcia y Garcia you would "If you have no further use for me to­ from'/" he exclaimed, stopping short, and after the engagement." not ask that question. He is as much in­ night, " said Hawkins. "perhaps 1 had bet­ shading his eyes with his hand, as If his "You have all this?" terested with my work in connection with ter go to the hotel, for the admiral la sight had deceived him. "By Jove, it is "Yes, sir; in about fifty thousand words this story as I was With his during the planning to leave by an early train." Hawkins! How in thunder! that's all of copy, all ready for the printers." naval battles." right; that's all right." for the corres­ Mr. Leathers rose from his chair, but "That's all right," said the managing The story of the battle off the Spanish pondent had jumped from his chair "It was detained by Hawkius. editor. "Hawkins has not made a mistake coast, as told exclusively by one New i'ork doesn't matter if you didn't stay for the "Just a minute, sir. You spoke of the so far. and he is the best able to judge. newspaper, corresponds in the history of battle. We tried to head you off by Peruvian fleet being in the South Pacific. Aud 1 thiuk his suggestion that ke bring journalism with the chapters LB the history SPORTING LIFE. November 14, 1903.

spare business there is DO doubt whatever in my of the world that treat of the defeat of other to Valparaiso, a third to Sau Fran­ in the interior city as they could through the Strait? from their duties at Lima and Callao. mind that liquor is not consumed nearly the combined squadrons under Admiral cisco and yet another the as much at the present day as it was fif­ His Grace the Dtiko of Manchester by Of Magellan and across to Kurope, stop­ In the eighth year after peace, Montevideo and Uio temples were" rebuilt not as temples of teen, twenty or twenty-five years ago. three Peruvian battleships and three ping at Buenos Ayres. God. remarkable part of this cruisor.i under Admiral Louis Garcla y do Janeiro. The other steamships were the sun, but as churches of the living Probably the most iu the coast trade, plying between whose worship was not with fire, but with is the contempt which the average young Garcia. engaged The world-famous or, at least, All New York was astonished when, at Callao. and Antofogasta and Iquiqui f,r> love and gratitude. man of to-day has for liquor, and Guayaquil on the north. skill of the inhabitants as stone-cutters in billiard rooms. I can well recall the breakfast, in cars or at oflice the story the south, and as the ".-as spread before them, page after page, The Chinchas. also, where was maintained and fitters had not been lost, time, in my own experience, when young statior in the world, months passed the new-old city of Cuzco drinkers were practically » terror. To me and fact after fact, telling not only of a the largest naval its ruins, and soon marine engagement such as the world had was a frequent port of call. These islands. rose like magic from it seems at present that most of the meu. so barren and desolate, had become its spires and turrets glittered in the sun­ who are steady or "chronic drinkers" are never known, but reporting the advent of once pleasant valley a new power. noted for the magnificence of their flora, light and brightened the men who are well advanced in life, or Even while New York was uttering its the rarest of tropical trees and flowers beyond. what should be known as old men or In the rich soil, nurtured The hour had ripened for the burial of men of to-day, as a first exclamations of astonishment the trowing there of the bones "topers." The young Oroya and the Chorillos steamed through bv irrigation. the Inca and the reinterment rule, or those who frequent billiard rooms such renown of the former chiefs in the ancient capital, little the Narrows, up the lower bay and anchor­ The navy that had attained city of Incaland. It as patrons of such places, spend but ed in the North River, oposite Thirty- was watched over with a zealous eye by now the great modern money for liquor, and in many respects are Garcia. and the spirit of was to be done with pomp and ceremony, second street. But before this. Admiral Admiral Louis would have desired: and there models compared with the youngsters of Garcia had telegraphed the Peruvian lega­ invention on the islands not only kept as the Inca thirty years ago, although there are times, with events but led them, as in days was another purpose in View, that of tion at Washington, and even before the pace characterizing the transition from the but on'very rare occasions, when the room Secretary of State had sat down at break­ goue by. and the Oroya and other ships keeper finds it necessary to supply no more their superiority great empire of the past to the republic fast he had been informed of the events of the fleet maintained not only the people drinks even to men under thirty years of that were stirring, and had been asked to over the vessels of all nations. The prizes of the present, so that and from of Peru but the nations of the world might age. urge upon the New York officials that captured from Great Britain the sentiment of quick response to calls for hospital accom­ Chile had been added to the navy and the understand that beneath armament caused the procedure lay the principle of revivi­ The growth of clubs iu all parts of the modation would greatly mitigate the strength in tonnage and It was decided and the multiplicity of "speak­ Buffering of the wounded, who were crowd­ Incaland to be ranked as the second naval fication through death. country United States having taken that the event should be conducted under easies" iu Pl'iladelph:a. where the devil ed on the battleship. So the wires were power, the the auspices of the Government, and that could be elected for probably any office on set working between the nation's capital first place. and navy should participate, to the "Machine ticket," as the Republican and the metropolis while the Oroya and In every other manner did Incaland the army as a nation. the extent of attending the Inca's remaius party of Lin oln's time is as foreign to her consort were steaming iu from Sandy progress and become great by the sea to the city of this'city to-day as the Democracy of Cleve­ Hook, and requests from government Its highwavs were rebuilt and they rivaled from the cavern its cities were re­ Cuzco. land's is to the so-called Democratic party sources were met with hearty replies those of Switzerland; penetrating the in­ made it impossible for even hotel from State and municipal officers; and stored and their inhabitants schooled in There was a railroad here, have -its famous terior from Buena Vista, where the bones keepers, or those who are engaged purely when, the Peruvian ships dropped anchor, the duties of self-government: as this line had not long lines of ambulances had formed on mines were reopened and modern machin­ of the Incas lay, but in the traffic of liquor, to state accurately depths the been completed as far as the new capital, whether diinking is on the increase or de­ the pier and far into the streets, while a ery was used to take from the to have the wholesale police detail kept back the curious. All wealth of nitrate and gold that had rested it was deemed advisable cline. It is certain that most schools and col­ cortege move by the way of Callao and liquor dealers become not only very rich, that morning and until far into the after­ undisturbed since creation: this pleased the residents of But noon sailors, marines, firemen and stokers, leges were fostered by the government Lima, and but in some instances millionaires. was created, term­ those cities, for they had asked that they with all of these facts taken into consid­ who had been wounded in the great battle, and a cabinet portfolio to some extent in the believe were transferred from ship to shore iu the ed the Department of Ail and Literature. might participate eration, I am strcr.gly inclined to swift-running electric barges, and then to Incaland began to attract the wonder of ceremonies. that there is less liquor consumed to-day hospitals in the rubber-tired ambulances. the world because of its engineering feats To be Continued. than there was ten years ago. and attribute wore the and its architectural skill. this entirely to the contempt the average The majority of these sufferers has for Lot only not practically blue and white of the British navy: the Although this was indirectly the result .#&* Back numbers of these stories are young man clad in the striking black of the gold that had been stored in the drinking to excess, but, I might say, iu others were kept in stock. If unable to secure same instances not drinking at all. costume worn by the Peruvians: the ratio treasure-house of the Incas, yet the wealth from your newsdealer address this office many was about three to one. For the care of that made such progress possible came direct. all, enemy and friend. Admiral Garcia had from other sources. The treasure taken Albert Troescher. of New York, raid this guaranteed payment. from Buena Vista had become exhausted city a flying visit on or after election day, At noon that day the Peruvian com- soon after the war with England: it had not to vote the Democratic ticket here, as mander-in-chief r.rrived in Washington, sufficed to create the formidable navy and there is practically no Democratic p&rty in and before 3 o'clock he had sought and pay the expenses of the wars, and then this city, if there is in this State with been granted an audience with the Presi­ the brothers Garcia were compelled to de­ perhaps the exception of the town of Toby- dent of the United States. It will be re­ pend upon the country's natural resources. hanna. where a live Republican Las not membered that in one of the early chap­ They agreed it was well that it must be been known to vote during the past forty ters of this history the writer told of an so, for unlimited wealth would have cheap­ ABOUT MEN AND AFFAIRS IN THE years, while very good care is taken understanding that had been reached by ened itself and would have induced sloth- that the votes of dead men shall not be Peru and the United States, the result of fulness. The credit of Incaland had be­ counted there. We strongly suspect that which was that officers of the American come as firm as a rock; the mines were WORLD OF BILLIARDS. the election of McClelian for Mayor of New navy were instructed to render any assist­ waiting an attack by machinery; the trees York was the result of young Trot seller's ance possible to the Peruvians, short of of hard wood needed only to be felled and enthusiasm while here. Most of us young­ engaging in actual warfare. This was the virgin soil wanted but the seed and the 7??/ John sters not only voted for General McClel- proof of the close relations that had been care of the farmer. And so, during the I have seen it in the press and have lan, the father, when he ran for President sustained by the two governments while next ten years. Incaland waxed glorious, also been informed by hotel men that the in the OO's. As he was defeated, however, the ships were being built at the Chinchas: and became as great in peace as it had consumption of liquor is decidedly on the we still hope to live and not only vote for relations which it was easy to surmise had been great in war. decline. As I write I have no statistics to the son for the same office, but to see him become closer as the strength of the sub- Ten years passed quickly over the heads go by, but the press, while occasionally elected. Democrats iu this State may be equatorial power became more apparent. of the new people. What they accom­ wrong, through the force of necessity more rare, but those who once lived in that This visit to the Executive Mansion was plished during that period remaius for the than any intention, wish or design, is but political faith vcrely if ever die; which, by followed on the next day by the announce­ historian to tell a country renewed, a na­ occasionally wrong, when we consider how the way, may account for the wonderful ment of a treaty, which had been for­ tion re-established and a free people made longevity of James Palmer, who is proba­ many often it is right, aud the really few errors "Bour­ warded to the Senate for ratification, and happy. The brothers Garcia had made in the publication each day of the bly one of the most uncompromising which bound the governments of the trials and perplexities dangers, even, to of which must of bons" in this or any other country. United States arid Peru more closely than confront. Pedro had continued President, passing news, much retaining necessity be made public, even if not al­ any two nations had been bound before. the united voice of the nation is probably no There is another Richard in the field, lo­ It was noticed by the readers of this him in office, and Louis, after the war, ways true, although there cally, or uillinrdisticiilly speaking; iu other treaty that reference was made to the had been named Minister of Marine, re­ class of men anywhere who like to be words, another "manufacturing firm," as all United States of Incaland, and then, for taining his rank of admiral and having right as journalists, if only for the fact dealers in junk-shop wares are "manufac­ the first time, the intentions of the Peru­ personal supervision of the navy. The that it is the business of their lives, and as turers" at the present day, when they can vian government concerning the expansion position of Minister of Marine in Incalaud a class of men they are quite as jealous get enough money together to print their of territory and the control of political was the same as that of Prime Minister of their honor and integrity as those to be cards as such. No one should envy honest affairs south of the equator became known in England or Secretary of State in the found in any other work of life, that hotel ambition or the desire to better one's self; to the world. United States, he was the adviser of the keepers as a rule are less scrupulous I but it does seem rather grotesque to see It was also In Washington that a treaty President. The perplexities of these years would not like to make the assertion. With every Jack not only a gentleman at the of peace was signed between the United were caused by those who envied the them, as- a class, it is a 'matter of busi­ present day, but a billiard table manufac­ States of Tncaland and Great Britain. The President and his brother, a few of whom ness to sell liquor, and I know it to be a turer. Thirty years ago there were really latier surrendered all claims to the ships were willing to impute ill motives to the fact that even the most avaricious of them two manufacturing houses in this city who captured in the battle off the Spanish marvelous men who had saved and rebuilt do not care to sell liquor to intoxicated posed as such in a modest way. They were coast, to the merchantmen that had been an empire. But the murinnrings were men. This, of course, is more policy on Taylor & Estephe aud T. W. Wagner. taken by the torpedo-boats, and agreed to quickly extinguished for lack of sympathy, their part than consideration for others; These men were not only actually such, recognize the rights of Incaland to the and peace reigned in all the land. as it may be policy in a city like Philadel­ but. as a matter of fact, their prices were territory that had been reclaimed from When seven years of active and soul- phia, for instance, where the license law but a trifle below that of H. W. Collender, Chile. trying labor had resulted in placing the is so strict, not to lose their license. I whose tables then commanded the highest On the first day of August, nil negotia­ country on a fairly firm foundation among have known men in this business, how­ price in this country. During the past ten tions having been completed. Admiral Gar­ the governments of the earth. President ever, notably the Kingsleys, of the Conti­ or twelve years, however, the local "pow­ cin, on the Oroya, left New York Bay for Garcia turned his attention to the accom­ ers that be" became so much larger than the old nental Hotel, who would rather forfeit Callao. other ships of the navy, including plishment of the last wish of their license than sell liquor over their the local business that outside State specu­ the orizes, having preceded him. Inca which was that his remains should lation was deemed necessary, for while the carried in state and laid to rest in bar to men who were in a state of in­ be toxication. This may be a rare instance, State of 'Pennsylvania is, if I am not in the ancient capital. To fulfill this final error, larger than Ireland, it was too small CHAPTER XXIII. as a matter of course, but I am thoroughly inclined to believe mission required, such men engaged in for "promoters and speculators" in bil­ TEN YEARS AFTRR THE GRRAT NAVAL the re-establishment of the capital itself that there are many liards. The result has been that there are In the the same business. KNGAGRMENT. at Cuzco. This was no easy task. probably more "manufacturing horises" in years that were gone the great city had Philadelphia to-day in the billiard business INCALAND developed rapidly un­ gradually fallen into decay. Its ancient From my own personal observation, then in any other city in this country. der the government formed by temples, its marvelous public buildings, its which now covers a period of more than Two of them are old and well established. t'edro Garcia y Garcia, whicli very walls had crumbled from disuse and forty years in what was practically the They deserve their success. They do not, I had been endeared to the people abandonment. It retained a few shops foremost hotel in this country, it should think, as a rule bear false witness against by the victorious wars with and some pretty Villas, that were occupied not seem like vanity, situated as I was, to others in the business. If the others con­ Chile and Great Britain. The for a portion of the year by old and express an opinion on the same subject. tinue in the same line, small men with territory reclaimed from the wealthy citizens of Peru who made their Indeed, it is a question in my mind if large heads may learn later on that an or­ former country was rich in minerals, and real homes at either Lima or Callao. A Father Matthews, the great Irish apostle dinarily small head on the average body the wealthiest of the rejuvenated power. few Indians still worked in metals aud as on total abstinence, to whose memory a may be quite as successful in the end. Shortly after the treaty of peace was potters, turning out articles of commerce be­ statue was erected in Fairmount Park, this signed Bolivia sought annexation and in these lines which had no equal in the city, in 1870, had in his day or time so came a state of Incaland. and a few world for fineness and purity. But Cuzco this sub­ A New Use For Our Children. mouths later Ecuador was split in twain the imperial city of the past, the magic great an opportunity of making by internecine war and the southern half city, the city of splendid achievements ject a study as the writer. And yet in "Why are you bringing that baby in jo-'ned the new republic. Lands rich in and of romantic history had become this' assertion there must of necessity be here?" asked the head clerk of the "New agricultural products, especially rubber, merely a retired village, a city onlv in an element of what is not strictly accurate, Jersey incorporation works. were acquired by the annexation of the memories. To re-establish it as the capital inasmuch as that I have never made the "I've just brought him from the Found­ last named territory, and Bolivia brought of Incaland required, therefore, the quick subject a study, otherwise than in my daily lings' Hospital." replied the magnate. "I valuable mines and the important sea application of energy, enterprise and skill. observation, while Father Matthews not wish to use him as a director in a little coast city, Antofogasta. The Garcias, familiar with the traditions only practically made it the mission of his $60,000,000 trust I'm getting up for the The commerce of Incaland sprang into and the history of the city, and its neigh­ life work, while the knowledge which benefit of a few of my friends." international importance. The Oroya rail­ borhood, had been cleverly directing 'capi­ conies to a priest from the confessional road, that marvel of engineering skill tal toward Cuzco. To those who came would probably count for more in a year In Business and Out. constructed by John Meiggs, from the sea- from other countries, principally the or even less time than all of the so-called level to the altitude of 13,000 feet was United States, to invest their surplus experience which I have had in forty years! "Yes, old man Bilkins is leading a double continued over the Andean chain into the wealth in mines or to make their fortunes life." means of transporta­ giyen "Gracious! You don't say so." interior, furnishing for the first time, information was Is, then, the consumption of liquor great­ back tion for the product of the mines and the that over toward Cuzco the hills and ly on the decline at the present day? No "Downtown he throws his shou'ders fields. Another rail­ and valleys could be made to and is the head of the house. But you growth of forest and mountains billiard room keeper, in my opinion, is in home." road was built from Buena Vista into the unbosom treasures of gold, silver and a position to answer accurately or reliably ought to see him when he's at interior, and twenty-five years after the quicksilver, to say nothing of the oppor­ sucii a question, for the simple reason that old Inca led the boys. Pedro and Louis, tunities for those who wished to till the billiard players, as a glass, are not what down the narrow defile to the treasure- soil or take advantage of the richness of should be strictly known as drinking men. house by the seashore, the whistle of loco­ the forests. And it was pointed out that is true that most men who play bil­ motives could be heard as trains sped better facilities for transportation to sea It value of all liards take a drink occasionally, and I nave through the crevice in the mountains, had increased many fold the known some to whom too much could not which had been widened to accommodate mining properties and had made possible but such the road-bed. On the ocean there were others that it would have been folly to be given after the first drink; 'loco­ instances are very rare in billiard rooms; hundreds of steamships that flew the red, husband before the whistle of the a rule, white and red of IncaLlnd, for although motive penetrated the interior. So the while he who is the exception is, as the name bad been changed to conform miners and workers followed the capital­ carefully watched by the room keeper. In ensign ists over the hills and across the deserts billiard rooms where there are bars I am Pine Tables, Carom, Combination and Pool with the wishes of the Inca, the the was the same as that under which the to Cuzco. And the valleys there began entirely of the opinion that most of of the Brtuiswlck-Balke-Collender Make. Orova and her consorts had sailed across to blossom again. bar patronage comes from, men who rare­ Order* from all parts of tho world Over 1,OOO,OOO Kola* the Atlantic to do battle. Nearly half A municipal government was established ly, if ever, play billiards. promptly attended to. Snbduers Sold. these steamships were engaged in foreign In which great interest was taken by the trade, one line running to Panama, an­ brothers Garcia, wbo passed as much time From personal observation in the billiard Jobn CreaJuui, Agent, Green's Hotel, Pnila. November 14, 1903. SPORTING

TRAP IN OHIO. KNIGHT VS. MULLER. THE FALL TOURNAMENT OF THE RESULT OF THE MATCH BETWEEN FRANKLIN GUN CLUB. THISE CLEVER SHOTS. Two Days of Excellent Shooting in An Eicitiiig Though Low=Score Contest \' hich R. L. Triuible, of the Win= at the Ground of the Point Breeza Chester Arms Co., Divided Honors Guu Club—Conditions and Details With C. W. Phellis, of the Hazard Co. of the Match—Knight the Winner.

Franklin, O.. Nov. 5.-Editor "Sporting Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 9.— The lire bird Life:"—The fall tournament held Nov. 4 match between (.'. K. Knight, of Caicden, and 5, under the auspices of the Franklin N. J., and Fred Muller, of this city, shot Gun Club, of Franklin, uuder the auspices of the Point Breeze Warren County, O., was a Gun Club at the Point Breeze race track, most successful affair, con­ on Saturday, October 31, was a very close sidering the lateness of the and exciting affair, although neither of the trap shooting season and men appeared in good form, and at times it looked as if the contest was for misses the decidedly unfavorable instead of kills. weather. The officers of The conditions were fifty live birds (spar­ this club are Al. Wolf, pres­ rows) pur man, twenty-five yards rise, fif­ ident; K. ('. Thompson, sec­ teen yards boundary, one barrel, $100 a retary, and F. C. Dial, side. At the end of the first string of treasurer. These gentlemen twenty-five Muller made fifteen kills, which know how to treat fellow- put him two to the good. He started ou sportsmen and visitors, and hi.s second string by dropping his bird certainly give all a hearty dead out of bounds; then, alter killing Ralph Trimble welcome; consequently the two, he dropped four in succession, while Franklin tournaments are Knight crawled up with six straight kills. usually well attended and highly satisfac­ Knight then began to fall down badly, tory. The first day, Nov. 4, opened dark while Muller pulled up with eight straight and threatening, with a cold wind blowing, kills, 'and then both men did some lively followed by a drizzling rain; but this did dropping until at the end of the match not dampen the ardor of the contestants— it was found to be a tie with only twenty- 24 in number—but it did interfere with nine kills .scored for each of the shooters. the compiling of good scores. The- pro­ A shoot-off at fifteen birds was then gramme called for 100 targets, expert traps started, but on the fourteenth round set. Sergeant system. On this day It. L. Knight was a sure winner with eight to Trimble, of the Winchester Arms Co., car­ six kills, and it ended at that. The score: ried off the honors by scoring 152 out of O.K. Knight 00110 10101 01111 10110 0*001—13 11111 10100 01*10 101*1 01111-10-29 100, making a straight run of 00, and F. Muller. 11001 01101 1*111 100O1 10101—15 breaking li:>, out of his last 115. L. F. »»1100 OO111 11111 00011 10001— 14— 29 Aiders, of Cincinnati, came next with 147, Shoot-off— Fifteen birds. followed by 1'heliis with 143, I Midinuuth, Knight ...... 10101 11011 00001— 8 of Dayton, O., and Miller, of the same Muller ...... 11001 0*O11 10UOO— 6 place, with 142. Upon sweepstake event. 10 birds, 25yds. rise, $1 entrance, two moneys. FIRST DAY'S SCORES. E. L,. M...... 01111 11111-9 Kvents ...... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 ISAAC W. BUDD, Felix ...... 10110 10010—5 Tarsots ..... 10 15 20 15 15 15 20 15 15 20 160 Fisher ...... 00100 11011—5 Crack Amateur Trap Shot. Hole-tier ...... 11110 OO010— 5 •Ti-iuible ...... 9 12 18 15 15 15 19 15 15 19—152 Murphy ...... 01001 10001— 1 Ah) ( .,-s ...... 9 15 18 15 13 13 19 13 15 17—147 Garrigans ...... 00101 00101—4 •Ph.'Ilis ...... J) 13 18 15 14 14 17 13 13 17—143 Muller ...... 10000 10001—3 I.in Aden ...... 1O 19—39 Company, won the C. I.. Tutt trophy at Dial ...... 8131111 9 7 9 61211—97 Ahlers. . 147 138 285 L. Mulford ...... 21 20—41 Kirby . .... 137 146 283 the shoot of the Colorado Springs Gun Sinyth ...... 8 11 15 10 ...... 12 11 13— 80 W. Mulford ...... 19 21—40 Club ou October 31. The event was the Ayers ...... 9 13 15 10 ...... 10 9 . .— 66 Gambell . ., 141 138 279 Schulte ...... 21 20—41 J-imlsl<>y ...... 8 12 11 12 20- 63 Miller 142 138 280 Mangold ...... 20 22—42 first of a series of shoots to be held oil \\ntkins ...... 9 11 16 11 ...... — 47 LESTER. Backwitz ...... 23 20—43 consecutive Saturdays until some member riifford ...... 12 12 18— 42 T. Mulford ...... 18 18—36 of the club wins tie prize thi-ee times, Kaiser ...... 14 12 16— 42 TRAP IN ILLINOIS. Itameey ...... 21 22—43 y, hen it will pass iuto his perinament pos­ Kspey ...... » 8 14 10 ...... — 41 A Mulford ...... 23 22—45—413 session. Mr. MacNeill, by killing 16 bird* Ackey ...... Gil 16 ...... — 33 Morgan County Gunners Defeat Mason Men MOKGAN COUNTY. out of the first 25 and 17 out of the second \\ olfe ...... 10 18— 28 Ed. Scott . .24 22—4C 25. with a total handicap of 20, made a Kvans ...... 5 10— 15 by a Target. Goebel .... .24 20—44 •Targets only. net score of 53, tJeing with Messrs. Tutt, Jacksonville, 111., Nov. 3.—Editor "Sport­ Graves ... 20—44 Sanderson, Pen rose and Chisholm. These THE SECOND PAY. NOV. 5. ing Life:"—A pleasant one-day shoot was Masters ... 20—44 was equally unfavorable, being cold and Killaui ... 18—39 men then shot off the tie at 25 birds, their rj'.w and very dark, with a strong breeze pulled off here to-day. The occasion was a J. Scott . 20—36 handicaps being changed for the second blowing, which caused the contestants, and return team race between sides of ten Craig ..... 21-44 event. Messrs. Tutt and MacNeill again spectators to huddle In the club house. men representing Mason and Morgan Jewsberry 19—39 tied. Because of the lateness of the hour, counties. Some months ago the Mason Kngelbrecht 17—35 it was arranged that the final shoot-off Thirteen men participated in to-day's County men won this match on their own McGill ... 22--43—414 events, and much credit is due Mr. C. W. RANDALL. should be at 15 targets. Mr. MacNeill was Phellis, of the Hazard and Du Pont Pow­ grounds, and here to-day Morgan County an easy winner iu the finals, breaking one der ('ompanies, for his most excellent shoot­ evened up the score by the narrow margin J. W. Hoffman's Shoot. more target than his competitor, and win­ of one bird. The race was shot at fifty ning without the aid of his handicap. ing. He scored 151 out of 100. and made targets per man, making 500 shots each, A shoot was given by J. W. Hoffman, the a straight run of 80. Mr. A. W. Kirby, of well-known pigeon shot, at his hotel. Bask­ Scores: for $100 a side. An incidental programme First shoot. 25 05 S. H. T. Greenville, O., finished a close second with of 140 targets was also shot. In this ing Uidge, N. J., Nov. 5. Owing to rainy 14C, followed by Lindermuth 144 and Trim­ weather there was a rather small attend­ ble 141. On this day Trimble shot at and Spencer and Hiehl, two trade representa­ Tutt .... 22 21—43 10 53 tives, made first and second average, while ance. Hoffman showed his skill by killing Saudereon 23 22—45 5 50 broke a target and the referee thought­ Ed. Scott, a local man. was high amateur 29 out of 30 birds> in three sweeps. J. Ohisholm 19 17-36 15 51 lessly called it lost, but immediately cor­ gun. The shooting was carried into the Timmons and Steve Hathaway also made Strung . 21 20-41 5 46 rected himself by calling it dead, but the night, and averages suffered toward the clean scores. The scores follow: Penrose . 13 17—30 2O 50 scorer marked Trimble's target lost and .«MacNeillul-««» ...... 14 17-33 20 53 close. Event No. 1, 10 live birds, $5.00 entrance. scored the next man's dead, when in real­ W. S. Cannon...... 11102 11120—8 Parker ...... 14 12-26 20 48 ity the next man had not shot, but when The scores follow: S. H Hathaway...... 12101 222O2— 8 Baldwin ...... 13 tt-1» 20 3» he did and broke his target it was scored Kvents .....1 2 3 4 5 G 7 8 91011 T. Parry ...... 00220 20210— 5 First shoot-off at 25 targets. Targets ... 10 15 10 15 10 15 15 10 15 10 15—140 W. G. Armstrong...... 11200 20112—7 Tutt ...... 23 4 27 to the next man, and thus for five or six J. Timmons ...... 12222 12222—10 Sanderson ...... 21 3 24 shots the scorer was one ahead and final­ Masters..... 9 14 10 12 8 12 J. W. Hoffman ...... 12221 22120—9 Chisholm ...... 14 ' -1 ly discovered his dilemma. He requested Graves...... 9 8 9 12 7 13 12 9 12 10 11—112 J. Kuhn...... 01021 01111—7 Penrrw- ...... 14 W 24 the shooters to stop shooting, but one con­ McGtll...... 8 i:: 7 14 6 10 11 » 12 T> 12—107 Event No. 2. 10 live birds. $5.00 entrance. MacNeill ...... 16 9 25 testant shot at and broke his target when Riehl...... 10 13 9 15 10 15 13 9 13 9 13—129 W. S. Cannon...... 10012 1201 w- 7 Finals, at 15 targets. Spencer...... 9 15 9 13 9 15 15 10 13 9 14-131 S. H. Hathaway...... 12111 11222-10 Tutt ...... « 3 11 the referee had turned his back, and na­ J. Scott..... 8 12 10 14 9 13 11 7 1O 10 11—115 T Parry...... 12100 00201—5 MacNeill ... ._...... 9 6 15 turally the scorer was informed that the S. Mulford.. 7 13 9 10 8 11 W. G. Armstrong-...... 11112 20202— 8 last target was broken and the score board A., Mulford. . 8 15 8 15 9 13 J. Timmons ...... 22020 12122—8 MOUNTAINSIDE CLUB SHOOT. showed it was credited to him, as the Backwitz. ... 8 12 7 14 9 .. J. W. Hoffman ...... 22222 22122—10 scorer was one ahead. This apparently lOngelbrecht. 7 8 7 11 7 9 11 Event No. 3. 10 live birds, $5.00 entrance. Marksmen Compete in Club Trophy and made the score right, but it was at Trim­ B Scott..... 8 13 10 12 9 13 13 10 14 9 12—123 S H. Hathaway ...... 22122 21210— 9 PiUzer...... 8 11 8 11 8 W. G. Armstrong ...... 00111 22112—8 Sweepstake Matches. ble's expense. He called the scorer's at­ Gaebel...... 8 13 8 10 9 T Parry ...... 10200 10022—5 The Mountainside Gun Club, of Newark, tention to the mistake and proved it by Hamsey. .... 8 12 10 14 9 J.' Timmons ...... 22112 21112—10 N. J., held a successful shoot on its grounds other club members, but the management Hums...... 9 11 6 15 9 J. W. Hoffman ...... 22111 22121—10 declined to correct the mistake, consequent­ W. Mulford. . 8 13 8 13 5 at West Orange on November 3. These ly he lost high average for the two days by Aden...... 7 14 7 13 9 Two Live Bird Matches. scores were made in the contest for the Breideubend. 8 13 7 8 6 ii IS 6 9 "8 8— 97 club trophy: one target, whereas he and Mr. Phellis Gilbert...... 7 11 7 9 Reading, Pa., Nov. 6.—Two live bird tied. This is only another illustration that Sykes...... 8 13 8 12 matches shot on the gronnds at Friedeus- G. F. iSiegler 24, R. B. Baldwin 22, R. S. 7 14 8 12 Cummings 18. R. N. Baldwin IS, Joseph Me- the so-called iron-clad rules of gun clubs Schulte...... burg. this afternoon, resulted as follows: UonouRC 17, S. B. Alien 17. The other events should be superseded or at least mingled .lewsberry.... 9 12 7 12 Ten birds.—James Wertz 9, H. L. Stein Hubl>ard..... 812 6 11 were: with a little reason and justice. Follow­ T. Mulford.., 8 12 7 11 8. Troop 9, A. Wentzel 10, A. Moyer 9, Fifteen-bird sweepstake—R. S. Cummings 15. ing are the second day's scores: Montgomery., 7 12 4 10 A, Glass G. H. Heninger 7, George Bortz G. F. /iegler 14. S. B. Alien 13. Joseph M<-- Kvents ..... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Burkhardt... 8 13 6 14 7, William Lutz 8. Donough 12, A. W. Baldwin 10, R. B. Baldwin Targets ...... 10 15 20 15 15 15 20 15 15 20—160 Phiel...... 7 11 Five birds.—James Wertz 4, Troop 4, Andereon.... 9 6 Glass 3, Reninger 3, Moyer 5, Bortz 4. Ten-bird sweepstake—G. F. Ziegler 10. S. E, •Phellis ...... 9 15 20 15 15 14 1C 13 15 19—Tni Patterson.... 8 8 Alien !t. K. B. Baldwin 8, Joseph McDonough 8. Kirby ...... 10 14 18 15 15 12 1(5 15 14 17—146 Nansold. Jr.. 7 10 R. B. Cummings 8. IJmlermuth .. 8 13 18 12 14 14 17 13 15 20—144 Wall...... 8 9 Kates Out shoots Bettin-jer. Ten-bird sweepstake—G. F. Zicgler 8, R. B. •Trimble ...... 10 13 19 15 13 13 15 12 13 18—141 Klchardson.. Mahanoy City, Oct. 31.—In a live bird Cumminps 8. S. 1C. Alien 8. R. B. Baldwin 8. Ahlers ...... 9 13 17 13 14 13 15 12 14 18—138 Todcl...... 812 12 10 13 .....— shoot here to-day John Kates killed five out Joseph Mcl>onouj{h 8. Gauibell ..... 8141813141118131217—138 t^raig...... 713 811 8 13 14' » 12 10 14—119 Ten-bird sweepstake—Joseph McDonough 9, G. Miller ...... 5121714131418141819—138 Morris...... 1011 613 915151011 912—120 of nine, while John Bettinger only grassed F. Zk-Rler 9, R. B. Baldwin 9. S. E. Alien 7. Bmyth ...... » 13 20 12 11 12 15 14 13 12—136 Killaui...... 611 9 13 .. 14 .. » .. 7 12— one. Kates captured $100. 11. B. Cummings 7. i6 SPOTTING November 14, 1903.

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WHOLESOME RIVALRY Knackstedt 18 20— 381 Burridjre ..20 19— 39 Welsh ... ..13 19— 31 Mattintfy ..20 16— 36 Basil ...... 20 21— 41 CraiE ... ..18 17— 35 GUN GLEANER. 19— 41 ROCK . .22 BLUE Coleman THE Between the Annapolis, Md., and Analos- Watts ..21 18— 39 tan Qun Club at Washington. Total ...... 365| Total ...... 365 Washington, D. C., Nov. 10.—Editor THIRD MATCH. (Mary- ANNAPOLIS CLUB. I ANALOSTAN CLUB. "Sporting Life:"—The Annapolis Knackstedt 22 22— 441 Hunter .....19 18— 37 .land) Gun Club and the Analostan Gun Tydines .22 22— 44 Garrison ...17 19—36 Club, of Washington, D. C., have conclud­ Boucher ."18 23— 41 Stubener ...22 22—44 ed their match shoots for this year. The Levy .. .23 22— 451 Coleman ....22 22—44 agreement between the clubs was for three Watts . .21 18— 391 Crate ...... 18 22—40 of three, ten men to Smith . .20 19— 391C. S. Wilson 17 21— 38 matches, best two out Coffin .. .23 22— 45!Patrola ....22 20—42 each team and 50 targets per man in each Severn .18 18— 36INallv ...... 20 19—39 is the contest, the losing team to present the Basil .. .22 23— 451 Burridee ...21 20—41 The best and simplest gun cleaner made. Brass wire gauze winner with a handsome silver loving cup Schwa'berK 19 19— 36 Taylor .....23 22—45 a shot gun. Price only 35 cents, The first and third contests were held o only thing to properly clean the grounds of the Annapolis Club, and i Total ...... 4141 Total ...... 406 countr W. H. HUNTER. Secretary. Sold by all dealers or sent by mail on receipt of price. Send for list of there are better grounds in this IN USE. the writer has not seen them. They ar< CLUB SHOOT. cartridges and other gun sundries. OVER 1100 MAGAUTRAPS located across a branch of the Severn CRESCENT River, a short distance from Annapolis, on Inaugurated at ARE RELIABLE TARGETS. high, sandy ground, which is part of a Two New Trophy Contests BLUE ROCKS ground. the Bay Ridge Grounds. ehady, well-appointed picnic Chamberlin Cartridge & Target Co., Cleveland,O. THE) SERGEANT SYSTEM In a piercing co'd northwtst wind the The hardy shooters of the Crcsvent Athletic of traps is used, and each shooter occupiei Club faced the traps on the Bay Ridge a separate stand, made of brick, six o grounds on November 7 and made some eight inches high and about four fee surprisingly good S"cres. square. This is an excellent idea, as i Not only was this the first shoot for the prevents crowding when a "change" i November Cup. but also the first legs for RALLISTITE called. The scorer's stand Is high and two new trophies. The fcrst of the new fashioned much like a judge's stand on a trophy contests was a 25-target match for *J* OSSINING, JUNE 9th TO 12th: race course, and is provided with a black a cup presented by L. M. Palmer, and the New York State Championship, Frederick Potter Gold Medal, Individual board in sight of all. The trap-puller als second was a double team shoot for the Alien ; The Jacob has a raised stand, and it Is impossibl Sykes trophy. Twelve men entered for the State Championship Diamond Medal, won by S. M. Van to crowd him. The cashier's stand is en Palmer match. P.. H. Lott. with a handi- Rupert Silver Cup, the only 25 straight, won by Dr. J. L. Weller. closed and near it is the pump, which is cacap of 2, won with a score of 22 broken also covered, and under the same roo" targets out of a possible 25. WILKES-BARRE, PA., JUNE 17th AND 18th: washbasins and towels are provided By one point W. W. Marshall and A. G. wins first average, 257 out of 265 —96.52% — with 114 straight. Great big, comfortable benches are scat Southworth, With a score of 33. defeated Mr. Sim Glover tered all about under the trees, awl near R. Meeker and O. C. Grinnell, Jr., in the Take No One's Word For it— Try if Yourself. the shooter's stand is a large dancing pa first of the team shoots for the Sykes Cup. take In the second shcot V.. B. Vouderveer and STREET, vilion, in which the shooters can A. | I • |V I I O 75 CHAMBERS refuge in case of stormy weather. E. H. Lott paired off against Captain NEW YORK CITY. W. Money and L. C. Hopkins, making a H 1 /41J A, • } Telephone 1747 Franklin THE ANNAPOLIS BOYS score of 4G to the latter team's 41. • I I • Bn n \^ \0kt are past masters in the art of entertain H. Wcrlemann and H. B. Vanderveer !ng, and our club is under many obliga were high men for the November Cup, each Sole Agents for the REBLE GI//V tions to them for the many courtesies scoring 24. Their nearst opponent was J. and Empire (Bulk) Smokeless Powders. the J. Keyes, with 21. Thirteen, entered in this and Ballistite (Dense) shown. On our last visit over there and "Shooting Facts" (third edition). boys treated us to steamed oysters, fresh match. The summary: A postal brings Catalogue oysters, fat sandwiches, drinkables ad lib. November Cup—25 targets (handicap). including "Sparetta," a wonderful tonic Name. H'p. T'l. Name..._-. H'p.-p. T'l. G. K. Meeker....5 161 H. B. Vanderveer.4 24 price of birds, at 2 cents, for the nerves, a sure cure for the blues ....,2 21 ANENT A QUN PROOF HOUSE. sharp, entrance dys —W. —W. "Marshall..4 • •• - 19|.J. J. Keyes for a $25 silver chocolate set. Five 20-bird and the best ever for a shad-bellied L. C. Hopkins. ..,5 20! A. G. Southworth.5 15 in­ It is compounded by one of the C. Grinnell. Jr.5 201.... J. H._... Jack Sorely Hand! optional sweeps for amateurs will be peptic. O. American Manufacturers $10 gold piece for greatest shooters, the good-looking and affable Dr. H. Werlemann ...8 24|W. H. Talcott. capped in Export Trade. cluded; also a Smith, of the Annapolis Club, and what Capt. A. Money..2 18|H. L. Meyer .. number of breaks out of the 100 birds-, §1 it would do for a man if the direction C. H. Chapman..8 12| The "American Sporting Goods Gazette" entrance extra. This is also optional. Have Palmer Trophy Match—25 targets (handicap). recently published a contribution from an already enough pledged to assure a good were followed is impossible to prognosti­ Name. H'p. T'l. in all of the matches Name. H'p. T'l. American manufacturer, urging the estab­ turn-out. Open to all. Hubbard got an­ cate. The targets W. W. Marshall..4 131 B. H. Lott ...... 2 22 a Government proving station rifle and telescope to­ were thrown very swift, none of them les, A. G. Southworth.5 21|J. H. Jack :...... 4 14 lishment of other win for the A. Money..2 17 in the States. Some years ago Mr. Armiu day, winning on a shoot-off with Ball and than 55 yards, and most of them appeared G. R. Meeker....5 15|Capt. to bring this about, to go 65 yards. The angles were unknown O. C. Grinnell....5 18|C. H. Chapman. .8 14 Tenner made an effort Clark. F. C. Raynor ....6 15|H. L. Meyer.....8 15 and although some progress resulted, the and so well did the trappers do their Talcott....8 6 ulti­ Events ...... 1 2 3 5 H. B. Vanderveer.4 17|W. H. project failed, and the scheme was Targets ...... 10 25 25 10 work that it was impossible for the shooter shoot; 25 targets (han­ relinquished. The proposal DOW guess the flight. Sykes Trophy—Team mately to dicap). made is to extend the Government rifle E. Ball (20)...... 6 16 11 THE LOCAL CLUB W. W. Marshall..4 18!H. B. Vanderveer.4 23 station at Springfield, Mass., and W. Clark (18)...... 7 16 16 15IB. H. Lott ...... 2 23 proving by seven birds. The A. G. Southworth.5 __i __ to include in. its operations the proof of A. Harris (14)...... 3 11 won the first match C. Blandford (21)..... 6 11 second contest resulted in a tie, each club .....33] Total ...... 40. American made arms at the cost of their Total ...... 33] Total With all respect, v-*e ven­ G. Hubbell (16)...... 16 21 scoring 365 birds. It will be noted that ... 5 161 Capt. A. Money 19 manufacturers. A. Bedell (20)...... 11 very low. O. C. Grinnell. 16iL. 'C. Hopkins. 22 ture to think that participants in this cen­ the scores in this match were got the No. 5 for 21-yard mark. The poor work may be attributed to the tury old discussion have not quite in which the birds were thrown— Total ...... 32 Total ...... 41 hang of the subject. In the first place manner Trophy Match—15 targets (handicap). neither the London nor the Birmingham MAINE MENTION. they were very low and extremely swift— T'l. Name. H'p. T'l. which was ex­ Name. H'p. Proof Houses are Government establish­ and also to the weather, G. R.~ Meeker.-' ' ..3 101 H. B. Vanderveer.2 10 ments, and the proof houses of the Eng­ Some Pennsylvania Sportsmen Hunting in ceedingly warm. The sweat simply poured W. W. Marshall .2 14)4.. G. Southworth.3 11 privately and L. O. Hopkins... 3 Raynor.... 4 14 lish Government do not test the Pine Tree State. and it was impossible to shoot in form, 15|l<\ C. made arms. Gun manufacturing in Eng­ the boys who used glasses were badly O. C. Griunell. Jr.3 11|(. H. Jack ...... 2 Kineo, Me., Oct. 31.—Conditions for hunt­ H. Werlemann ..5 H. ~L'. Me"yer! I!!.'! 5 13 land is chiefly carried on in London and hunters are handicapped. Capt. A. Money.. 1 Birmingham;, and each of these centres has ing are prime, and if satisfied The clubs flipped a coin to settle where Hopkins. it was already working out many more are going Won by a proof house of its own. When im­ the tie should be shot off, and Annapolis Trophy Match—15...._ _- targets (handicap). proposed to extend the operation of the in. The number of sportsmen in this won. Our club journeyed over there and Name. H'p. T'l. Name. H'p. T'l. Proof Act to Scotland, Scottish manufac­ mediate region was never greater. in the last match were beaten eight birds. B. Meeker... 3 6|H. Werlemann. .5 13 turers insisted they must have a proof J. R. Donnelly and Fred Nesbit, of Eas- Kach club has. therefore, won one match, W. W Marshall .2 61 Capt. A. Mouey.,.1 13 house, too, on the grounds that it would ton, Pa., are in for an extended, moose not 'be held L. C. Hopkins... 3 H. B. Vanderveer.2 hunting trip. and the deciding shoot will 0. C. Grinnell, Jr.3 A. G. Southworth..3 be unfair if they had to send their weap­ until next spring. When the tie had been ons to Birmingham for proof. Now the Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Kirkbride, of Phila­ First shoot off—Werlemann. 11; Money, 11; Lob­ shot off it was discovered that after shoot­ Vanderveer, 10. Second—Werlemann, 14; Money, American trade is scattered over magnifi­ delphia, are back from two weeks at ing at 3000 targets there was only one 9. ______cent distances, and some manufacturers ster Lake as guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. target difference between the teams. This might find London as accessible as Spring­ Spaulding, of Haverhill, Mass. They enjoy­ is considered remarkable. Phellis High Qun. field, so that one proof house for the ed excellent deer and partridge shooting. The members of both teams are strictly United States would mean penalizing the Hugh Mcllvaine, of Philadelphia, has re­ but The Cincinnati Gun Club shoot for cash to where their factories extended wilderness amateurs and attend few tournaments; Nov. 7. Phellis made makers according turned home after an. we think the records made by the mem­ prizes took place happened to be situated. Against this dif­ trip. so he high s^ore with 47 out of 50. Barker there is to be set the probability of bers are quite creditable and especially breaking 42 out of 50. ficulty S. R. Hughes and A. G. Winbrake, in the last match—the 20 men averaging deserves credit, that American manufacturers cannot hope Scranton, bring out a deer apiece. over 80 per cent. The matches have been to build up an export trade in shotguns A. C. Pepler, of Lancaster, Pa., sends the agreeable that it is likely Yd. Tl.l Yd. Tl. with any European country in which carcass of a fine moose to a Bangor taxi­ so pleasant and Phellis ...... 16 471 Herman 33 so long as that tney will be continued next year and Barker ...... 19 42|Smith 32 proof marks are recognized, dermist, which he will have mounted whole vicinity. there are no -recognized American proof connected witb bo a feature of the shooting in this Williams IS 41 Hobart 32 time ago as a gift to the museum Following are the scores of the three Trimble ...... 21 40! Harig ...... 16 31 marks in existence. Quite a long Franklin and Marshall College. Sundeibruch ....19 401 Block ...... 20 30 the "Gazette" was hailing the prospect matches: 18 SOICaotain ...... 17 American guns abroad. Be­ FIRST MATCH. Medico ...... 28 of popularizing Practice. Fcran ...... 16 ""'"'38iMerckel ...... 1616 27 fore the first real step in this direction Tiger Marksmen ANNAPOLIS CLtJB. I ANALOSTAN CLUB. Norris ...... 16 361 Bob 23 can be taken, the establishment of com­ Princeton, Nov. 6.—The Prlnceton Gun B;isil ...... 20 22— 42lGeo. Wise ..21 18— 39 3ambell ...... 19 35tHake 16 20 which could be recognized prac­ Lew ...... 20 23— 431 Hunter .23 22— 45 Maynard ...... 18 351 Dolly .16 18 pulsory proofs Club began yesterday the mid-week Smith .. ..18 19— 37!Nallv .17 20— 37 Bee...... 17 34| and accepted by other countries as on an tice shoots to determine the team which, Kouchor .. .17 18— 351 Hosran ...... 19 ja ±121— — i<,40 equality with their own seems abso­ will represent Princeton in the intercol­ Knui'kstedt 21 21— 421C.S Wilson.23 19— 42 Bound Brook GUI Club. lutely essential.—The "London Sporting legiate shoot, to be held at Riverside, St'vera...... 19 17— 3t>' Burridse . . .24 20— 44 Goods Review." foot 21— 401 McKeldeo The regular shoot of the Bound Brook, Mass., the day of the Harvard-Yale A. Wilson..19 .21 19— 40 ball game. In the shoot yesterday each Tvdings ...20 16— 3CI Kennedy .14 1C— 30 *}. J., Gun Club was held on Octboer 31. Ossining Qun Club. Scliall'bent 21 19— 40!Coleman . .18 20— 38 Dr. Pardoe did the best shooting. The candidates shot at fifty targets. Captain, Shannon ..16 19— 351 Crate-„ ...... 19 19— 38 follow: Ossining, N. Y., Nov. 7.—The wind played Archer made the best score of the day, The scores the promi­ Events ...... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 S havoc with the scores of the Ossining Gun breaking forty-nine. Among Total .3801 Total ...... 393 Targets ...... 10 15 10 10 10 10 10 5 Club to-day. The targets were "roasters," nent candidates for the team are A. Speer, SECOND MATCH. a new boy scorched on the Magautrap, 1903; Captain Archer, 1904; R. V. Pell, ANNAPOLIS CLUB. I \NALOSTAN CLUB. T. J. H. V. Bache...... 58788804 while old Boreas cut loose from the North. 1904; J. P. Sousa, Jr., 1904; A. T. Carton, Lew ...... 18 19— 371 Wagner ... ..25 19—44 r. J. B. Pardoe...... 7 10 6 8 9 8 8 .. Am afraid to show the scores without doc­ 1905; Childs Prick, 1905; A. B. Gaines, Smith .....15 16— 3l!Ta.vlor ... .19 21—40 tanley Brampton ...... 7 .. 5 2 .... 4 toring them a little, but here goes. Please 1905; G. D. McCreary, 1906; J. H. Stutes- Schwa'berjt 12 22— 34!Geo Wise. .18 16— 34 K. Smith...... 3.. 7.... 3 6.. column that 1906; S. Mor- Heintx .....16 19— 35lMcKelaen .1C 14—30 K. Stelle...... 3.. 5.. 3 66.. announce in your "Fixtures" rnau, 1905; K. S. Goodman, Tydinjcs ...20 23— 411 Wilson ... .16 17—33 .lorris Uosentual ...... 3 9 4 3...... a 100-bird handicap, misses-as-breaks, will ton, 1906; O. D. Munn, 1906, and W. V. Boucher ...19 19— SSIHunter ... .14 19—33 C. Force...... , ., .. .. ., .. .. 2 be held here on the 18th mat,, 1 P. M. Mcllvaine, 1907. November 14, 1903. SPORTING

shoot when in flight, and in consequence but few are ever killed. The alertness of the game wardens has kept the pot-hunters from killing the game out of season and letting the dogs run at Qurrent Qomment large. Also it is now very difficult to find a snood, snrfre, box trap or fence setting in the woods while in a day's hunting. But few wild ducks are being killed in By Gun Editor ID III /£ Park comparison with former years, but owing to the heavy tides which have been run­ Du Pont Smokeless ning for the last two weeks, the sportsmen have been slaughtering marsh hens, rail and reed birds and muskrats by the hun­ At Michigan State League Shoot Max Hensler THE PUMP GUN AGAIN. dreds. Deer are also reported to be very plentiful in Atlantic county, but as it is won the State Expert Trophy, 24 out of 25 and unlawful to shoot the king of the forest, The Maryland State Game and Fish Pro­ the sportsmen will turn all their attention then 25 straight. W. Carson won State ama­ tective Association, at its recent meeting, to the quail, pheasant and rabbits. teur championship. recommended that a bill be prepared and JERE LOTT WON presented to Legislature to prevent the use of the pump or magazine guns in the State The Election Day Tournament of the for the killing of birds and game. One Crescent Athletic Club. would think from some of the reasons Election day, November 3, was a red-let­ given for such action that all one need do ter day at the traps for the shooters of the Crescent Athletic Club. The weather to secure a big bag of game would be to conditions were perfect for the sport, and buy a repenting shot gun, a few shells, good scores were made in the nine events stop into the woods, fire five or six shots contested. The principal match was for the Election Day Holiday Cup. Fifteen in rapid succession and then gather up the men entered, and after a keenly contested dead game in a basket. From some of the shoot the trophy was won by Jere Lott arguments used a man need not learn to with a full score of 25. Captain A. W. Money, A. G. Southworth and C. H. Chap­ sl-.oot on the wing in order to make a man tied for second place with 24. good bag. All he needs is a "pump gun." Another close contest was in the match When using this kind of gun the birds get for the Stake trophy, in which fourteen men entered. E. H. Lott won the first leg up one at a time, and never less than five for the cup with a full score of 25, after- birds in a bunch. Rabbits always run a shoot-off with W. W. Marshall and H. Grand American Handicap out in droves when a gunner is coming B. Vanderveer. along with magazine Captain Money's team won a team match shot gun. It is all with a score of 36 to 33 against a team AT KANSAS CITY, APRIL 14th TO 17th, 1903, right to kill your double birds, to make captained by H. B. Vanderveer. In an­ your right and left on quail with a double other team shoot Captain Money's team barrel gun, but all very wrong and un­ won with a score of 60 to the 52 of a team captained by E. H. Lott. The latter won sportsmanlike to make a double with a a trophy match, in which ten entered, with Largest "pump gun." Just where the di£ference is a score of 15. Captain A. W. Money also we have never been able won a trophy match with a full score of 15. target shoot to learn, and the A. G. Southworth and H. B. Vanderveer anti-repeater men have never been able won trophy matches. Two thousand five ever held. to enlighten us. We will admit that there hundred targets were used in the matches. are game hogs who go afield with a re­ The summary: SEND FOR 1903 CATALOGUE peating shot gun, just the Team shoot 15 targets. same as* with a Capt. A. W. Money.HI H. B. Vanderveer... .11 double gun. The man who shoots into a G. R. Schneider. ...14) D V. B. Hegeman.-ll C. J. McDerinott.. ..Ill L.' C. Hopkins...... 11 LEFEVER ARMS CO., Syracuse, N. Y, flock of quail, huddled on the grounds, with Total ...... 36] Total ...... 33 a double barrel gun, is quite as much a Team shoot 15 targets. Capt. A. W Money. 13 B. H. Lott. .13 game hog as the one who performs the W. W. Marshall.... .10 L. C. Hopkin«...... ll same unsportsmanlike trick with a maga­ H. B. McDerznott. ..Ill H. B. Vanderveer.. .11 CATALOGUE which will save you big C. R. Meohor...... 13| C. H. Chapman.... .11 money on SPORTING zine gun. There are doubtless quite as A. G. Soutuworth... 13| P. Adams ...... 6 GOODS, Write many game killers using double guns as Total ...... 60] Total ...... 52 i»«' it. S3 Rifles 81.25; Ejector Single Guns, S3.95; Holiday Cup match (handicap 25 targets. Doable Breech Loading Guns, 1 2 gra., *7.85; Colts Rifles, repeaters. In California the repeating Hdc. Tfl.l fide. Ttl. ^^ 89.75. Hunting Clothing, Tents, Decoys, Shells, Foot Bans, Boxing magazine gun had been legislated against, B. H. Lott..... 2 20| C. C. Rasmus... 6 20 ^^ Gloves, Striking Bags, Talking Machines, Kodaks, Gnn Repairs. D.V.B.Hegeman 4 22 F. C. Raynor.... 6 19 46 years iJbusiness. SCHMELZER ARMS CO., Kansas City, Mo. but the Court of Appeals had decided the Capt.A.W.Money 2 24 .1. Lott ...... 4 25 law unconstitutional. This L. C. Hopkins.. 5 24|C. R. Meeker.... 5 18 was because B. R. Schneider. 0 231 H. B. Vanderveer 4 19 they legislated against the right of a citi­ W. W. Marshall 4 21 C. H. Chapman. 8 24 INDIANOLA'S LAST. A. G. Southworth 5 24 C. J. McDermott 5 16 (f zen to use any make of gun he desired. P. Adams ..... 0 121 You cannot make a law which will prohibit Trophy match (handicap) 15 targets. Thlg Columbus Qua Club Will Now Lay Off Hdc. Ttl. | Hdc. Ttl. a man from carrying a dollar watch if he E. H. Lott..... 1 151 L. C. Hopkins... 3 9 For a Time. INFALLIBLE chooses, or against using any particular D.V.B.HegPinan. 2 9|W. W. Jlarshall. 2 13 Capt.A.W.Money T 111 A. G. Southworth 3 13 At Columbus, O., October 31 the In- make of gun. What might be passed is a C. J. MoDermott « 91 H. B. Vanderveer 2 12 dianola's traps were kept busy for about bill prohibiting "the use for game shoot­ G. R. Schneidor. 0 14| three hours for its lifteenth and last shoot Trophy match (handicap) 15 targets. of the seamen. The weather was perfect At the Fall Tournament of the ing of any gun which can be fired more Hdc. Ttl. | Hdc. Ttl. for good shooting, yet the general aver­ Lake Side Gun Club, Canton, Ohio, than twice without reloading." Every P/.V.B.liegeman. 2 10|W. W. Marshall. 2 6 age was poor. Stanley Rhodes put in his Capt.A.W.Money 1 151 L. C. Hopkins... 3 13 appearance man has a right to fire two shots at a C. .1. McDermott R 141 H. B. Vanderveer 2 12 late in the day and the way A.G.Southworth. 3 11 |G. R. Schneider. he rushed tin-Gush a few events surprised Mr. H. H. Brown, an Amateur, bird, with a double barrel gun, and still 0 14 the Indians. Even Smith seemed to have be considered a sportsman. Why not al­ TRAP IN ILLINOIS. caught the old-time fever, but he was bad­ ly in reed of practice, BROKE low the same privilege with a repeating not having shot The Charleston much of late. The Indianolas wish to shot guu? This kind of a gun can be made Gun Club Gave Their thank their many Second Tournament. friends, and especially with a short magazine, capable of holding those who took part in the friendly con­ The second tournament of the season was tests, and hope to greet them at their 192 OUT OF 200 but one cartridge. Is a man any less a held by the Charleston Gun Club on Octo­ traps next year. Scores follow: sportsman if he fires but two shots from ber 23, at Charleston', 111. The attendance Targets. 15 15 25 15 10 10 15 15 10 15 15 15 15 15 TARGETS such a gun than if he fired two shots from was not what the management expected, but all the shootors and spectators enjoyed T,ink.. ... 7 ...... 7.... 8 7 ...... Using 26 grains of " Infallible." a double gun? To compel a gunner to lay themselves and spent a pleasant day. The Wcinmnii 12 .. 10 12 9 ...... 9 11 12 ...... aside his I-otthonse 0 7 . . 0 .1 ...... 10 9 1 cheap magazine gun and buy a weather was fine, and the targets were Bowman. 4.... 8254.... 57477 double gun of equal strength, safety and thrown smoothly. Mr. J. L. Head, of U. .T. Push.. 4.... 3.. 2634.. 3...... reliability, M. C. Co., was present and helped conduct Iljirrison. ir? .. 23 .. .. 7 .. 12 8 14 12 ...... would enforce hardship on many th« shoot. P. W. Keister and A. G. Keis- Ford .. 9 Tr .... 2 7 . . 10 G 9 ...... true sportsmen. The poor man should have toT, of Dooatur, III., won first and second Ulincles.. .. 12 17 ...... 14 ...... 12 .... 13 LAFUN & RAND POWDER CO., high average respectively, with Mr. Ru­ ,T. Smith. . . 9 16 ...... 11 ...... 8 12 8 equal right afield -with the rich man. What Dow...... S ...... ft ...... 4 10 New York, Chicago, Denver, San Maryland sportsmen should do is to make pert, of the same city, crowding them. IT. Smith . . 11 . . 10 7 4 7 .. 6 .... 7 .... Francisco. The other out-of-town visitors were Mr. Npvrlove. .. It ...... 9 ...... 13 12 . . uniform game laws, limit the number of Dnwson, of Scotland, 111., and Mr. P. J. Moonev.. . . 11 ...... 5 910 birds to be killed in a day and punish vio­ McGurty, of Indianapolis, Ind. The fol­ Hicks...... 20 ...... f> ...... lowing scores were made: Slim-wood ...... 11 .. 7 . . 11 ...... they'd better be going." Mr. and Mrs. Wea­ lations. Pneh...... 4 2 ...... ver arrived shortly afterward, and when Sh.at. Bko. | Sh.at. Bke. Millr-i-...... 5 2 3...... the Mayor heard of the occurrence he P. W. Keister.200 l!):$|Smart .. ...100 87 Wolf...... 9 10 3 9 9 ...... laughed'heatily. "Why didn't you find out GAME IN SOUTH JERSEY. A. G. Keister.20.0 ISL'IWilliams ... SO 70 Pieces...... • .. . • 4 9 .. .. :. who they were?" Rupert ...... 200 17!)|Stcvens .. 70 (iO Nacc...... 4 5 4 he said. "That would Mur-hmore .....200 IGOjMcCarty ... 90 57 have made it more interesting. " Philadel- Prospects Bright For ths Gu:iners of J. E. McGurty.200 159|Kranklln ... GO 4.'! phia Record. Feathered Game. Head ...... 160 1471 McGurty ... 10 7 THE OFFICERS DID NOT WAIT Dawson ...... 150 124|Wrenn . ... 10 7 Never in the history of the oldest hunter Hawluns ... .JUO 11S|_ __ TRAP AT LAKE DENMARK. were the prospects so encouraging for a When They Heard the Mayor Was Coming season Trap at Cleveland. of sport in South Jersey as at the to Dinner. James Timmons Killed Straight in Two present time. The cotton-tails were never There was a good-sized attendance at One of Mayor Weaver's most Intimate known to be so plentiful, and almost every­ the Cleveland Gun Club shoot, at Cleveland, friends is Horace K. Richards, whose beau­ Events at Live Birds. where when strolling through the woods October 31. Williams won the prize. The tiful suburban home, "Summit Place," is and underbrush you can start up a bunnie. A pleasant live bird shoot, two events, scores: situated on the high stretch of land just was shot at Lake The abundance of this game is due to the Name. Total. above the Falls of Schuylkill. The place Denmark, N. J., on Oc­ killing off of the hundreds of foxes by the Grant ...... 11111 11101 11011 11111 comprises many acres, and the other after­ tober 24, one of the contestants being the sportsmen last winter, which are the great­ 11110 Hill Hill 11011 36 noon when Mr. Richards and his son Evars redoubtable expert, Mr. Thomas W. Mor- est foe to the rabbit. The hunters took ad­ Badie ...... 11111 lllll noil 01011 had their guns out foy. This is Mr. Morfey's second live bird 11111 01111 lllll HHO-35 shooting clay pigeons shoot since March 6 last. He is now de­ vantage of the State law, giving a bounty Williams ...... 11111 KUOi lllll lllll they wore interrupted in their sport by of $3 for every fox killed, and as their lllll lllll lllll 11111 38 a couple of policeman, who demanded th.'it voting his energies to the Mount Pleasant pelts also sold tor a dollar, the woods wen- Judd ...... 01011 11011 11110 10001 they desist. Mr. Richards naturally want­ Dairy, Stock and Poultry Farm, at Dover, lined daily with sportsmen in quest of 10111 11111 11011 01111 30 ed 'to know the why and the wherefore, N. J., in which he is making notable suc­ cunning Reynard. This county paid out of Hopkins ...... 01111 11010 10101 lllll and explained that for many years he had cess. lllll 01111 11101 11111-33 All the contestants were of Dover, ex­ its treasury nearly $1000 for bounty. Saffold ...... 11101 11110 lllll 01111 been shooting on his own grounds. To all Quails are also reported plentiful in the lllll 11010 inn 11100 33 his expostulation the only reply was: cepting two, Mr. James Timmons, of Mor- fields and woods. The sportsmen antici­ Burns ...... 11111 11011 lllll lioil "Them's our orders, and you're in the city ristown, and Mr. John Rickett, of Rocka- pate great quail shooting, owing to the lllll 11110 lllll 11111 37 limits." "Who gives yon your orders?" way. Class, Jr., is a youth of sixteen or fact that the swamps are so full of water, Mack ...... 11010 lllll lllll 11110 finally demanded Mr. Richards. "They come seventeen years. His scores of 9 out of 10 occasioned by the lato heavy storms, that lllll 11101 10111 11111-35 from the Mayor," was the reply. "Oh, and 5 straight arc excellent. Mr. Tim- Frank ...... 01111 oiOOl 10011 11011 indeed! Do /they?" mons was they will be compelled to feed in the lllll 11101 lllll 10111-31 said Mr. Richards. the only contestant who killed fields, where the gunners can have clear Cannon ...... 11111 lllll 11110 lllll "Will you kindly wait, here about half an straight in both events. The scores: shooting. The Propagating Society of the 01011 lllll lllll 11101 36 hour? 'The Mayor and his wife are coming No. 1. No. 2. county liberated several dozen pair of Quayle ...... 11101 01000 OHIO lllll to dine with mo this evening, and I ex­ Rickett 21212. 10111 9 11120-4 quails last 10010 01100 lllll 00111 25 pect them very shortly. Then we can ad­ Morfey . .11122 21122 10 20222 4 spring, and they mated quickly W. G. K...... 11111 01101 11110 10110 just this little difficulty at once." The Timmius .22212 22222-10 22222 5 and multiplied surprisingly. The birds are 01000 11011 00101 10101 25 policemen took water. '"Oh, If that's the Toy lor . .10201 11102 7 20222 4 In good shape, and the familiar whistle of Carson ...... 01111 01101 10100 11110 case, I guess it's all right, so we won't Hinchman .20011 02221- 7 20222 t "Bob White" can be heard in all direc­ 11111 11010 10110 00111-27 wait," said the one who had acted ;:s Baker . 222H 11222 10 2?220 -4 tions in the fields and uplands. Grouse, as Battles ...... lllll lllll 11110 Ollll spokesman. Mr. Richards insisted, Fanning .01110 01012- 20111 t usual, are plentiful. This 10111 10111 11011 11010-33 but the Muuson .02222 02122 4 game frequents Marden ...... 11001 11110 11111 Ollll blnecoats, who had lost all their former Sohouip ...... 01112 ._ . 12000 2 thick wooded districts, and are difficult to 11011 OHIO lllll 10000 29 spirit of effrontery, said "they guessed Class. Jr...... 11212 20222 9 22121-5 i8 November 14, 1903.

Her husband shot with her and scored 22. The "Old Reliable V The scores follow: Events ...... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 930 Latest Attachment. THOSE YOU KNOW. Targets ..... 10 15 20 15 20 15 20 25 15 20 175 SEND FOR CATALOGUE. Trimble ...... 915161218 14 18 25 13 19 159 Waters ...... 9 14 18 15 17 15 18 23 14 19 162 KOT TOO PERSONAL BUT JUST PER­ Phollis ...... 10 15 20 14 20 13 19 24 14 20 169 Avers ...... 7 11 15 13 16 .. 14 .... 17 !>.". See...... 9 13 18 11 16 14 18 25 15 18 157 SONAL ENOUGH. Handall ...... 5 11 14 ...... -- 30 Conrad ...... 9 13 17 12 17 15 17 19 12 16 14 Link ...... 9 11 20 11 14 11 14 18 11 18 13' Steinman, J. E. 8 11 14 10 15 11 17 18 9 18 131 lits of News, Gossip and Comment Stickles ...... 910141218 11 19 20 12 16-1.41 Parker ...... 8 12 18 14 17 12 14 16 9 16-136 Aynr«. Mrs...... 8 . . . . 8 11- 2 /lout Men Whom Lovers of Shoot- Lindsley ...... 7 11 14 11 15— 58 Shumaker ...... ,. 15 13 20 10 15— 73 Bcrcaw ...... 8 14 16 11 18- 67 irg Know in Person or Through "LESTEE." ike Medium of General Fame. TRADE NEWS. By Will K. Park. New York Salesroom, 32 Warren St. We have now ready for immediate delivery the phototypes of the fol­ J. H. Lau 20 15 20 25-175 McCarthy . 10 13 11 12 10 13 gave notice of appeal. F. Schmidntz 3 6 9 8 10 7 12 Wires immediately Foster, with 23, after a sharp race with ...... D Kolsoy. who broke 22. B class resulted Conrad ...... 9 11 18 13 18 11 16 15 20 24 155 Schrnitt .. 64.. Wooton, Seymour and Sid- Stt'imuan. J. E. 8 Ki 16 10 18 II 18 10 12 17 138 Gateaman . 559676 Cut Down to One Day. in a tic between LinU...... 81013 8 18 15 17 13 .. .. 102 Reinhart.. . . 12 8 9 ...... way, each breaking 18. In. the shoot-off Waters ... .. 9 12 17 13 17 13 ]'. 13 18 2:v 153 Bretsch ... 11 12 15 6 14 11 11 Calamus. la., Nov. 6. Editor "Sporting Wooton won. O class 'fras a tie between Stickles..:. .. 8 13 15 13 16 10 20 8 12 21 1:;6 Weber .... 14 10 11 10 12 8 Life:" After shooting the'first day's pro­ Sinclair and Walbridge, each breaking 14. I'ai-ker ...... 8 0 17 12 10 12 13 11 1~ 2C 148 Lvatbone .. 8 7 5 ...... gram of their two dt-ys' tournament, the In the shoot-off Sin 'lair won. Ayrcs ...... 13 ...... 14 .. 14 11 .. 52 decided to declare their RHiumaker ...... 12 9 16 13 16 3 .. . . »!<) Shooting at Stonersville. Calamus Gun Club Friedensburg. Will 13 712 711 8 ..-58 shoot off, as the attendance was so small Live Bird Shoots at Itamlall 10 17 14 15 8 .. 64 Reading, Pa., Nov. 9. The following t would not pay them to give th« aver­ Heading, Pa., Nov. 7. Two live bird Itereaw .. 12 10 11 10 .. 43 scores were made at a shooting match at ages named in program for the two days. matches were shot on the grounds at Fried- Diiko . .'.' .'.' 11 a "4 .. 11 Stonersville: Whitney and Adan>s, of the W. R. A, anil onsburg yesterday afternoon. They result­ .lones . . 24 Ten birds M. L. Sheeler 8, George Liv- [J. M. C. Cos.. did the office vork and scor- ed as follows: Ten birds James Wertz 9, Trimhle 18 . . 18 ngood 3, George Keehu 7, Charles Ang- ng. Budd and Lord were the only ex­ H. L. Stein 8. Troop 9. A. Wentzel 1. A. I'liellis 20 24 44 stadt 6. perts in attendance and shot for targets Moyor 0, A. Glass 0, H. Ronninger 7. Goo. One extra event for ladies only \\as shot, Five birds M. L. Sheeler 4, George Liv- n!y. Burtd VPS high, with 201; Shaddow Bortz 7. Win. Lutz 8. Five birds-James 2.~> targets, 16 yards' rise. Mrs. Ajres was ngood 0, George Keehu 1, Charles Ang- second, with 189. Adams, Ix>rd, Whitney Wertz 4, Troop 4, Glass 3, Rcnninger 3, the only lady to enter and she scored 23. stadt 4, and Budd go to Davenport to-night and Moyer 5, Bortz 4. November 14, 1903.

at Austerlitz, Ky., October 1, 1903. Mr. C. W. Phellis killed 50 straight in a 33-yard boundary using U. M. C. Arrow Shells. AND THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP was won by W. P. Whitaker, breaking 115-125 with Arrow Shells at Raleigh, N. C. October 23, 1903. U. M. C. KEEPS ON WSNNiNG RECORDS. The UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., Agency, 313 Broadway, New York City, N. Y. Factory, Bridgeport, Conn.

ful, gnme bags ^ith one or two rabbits be­ AN IMPORTANT DECISION. is subdued and led captive to the shore. ing more plentiful than full ones. In some Hung up there for the edification of vis­ GAME AND FIELD NOTES. sections almost every farmer had trespass Famous Game Preserve Association In itors to the watering place of Avalon, it notices tacked up, and this greatly hand­ is finally thrown into the deep. Let me icapped the hunters. Robert Armstrong Pike County Must Reorganize. quote the experience of a well-known peda­ and George Haney, of Philadelphia, and Local sportsman are discussing the re­ gogue who wrestled with one of these Cali­ The foreigners who go hunting in this Henry Adams, of Camden. disregarded cent decision of the Supreme Court of fornia immensities: "Imagine, you casters State are so bold that they often refuse these notices on a farm iiear Gilbertsville, P< rnsylvania. Whereby ;tO,0(K) acres of of the black bass fly, a small-mouthed black to leave a farmer's land when ordered off JMul scon the owner of fhe premises ap­ forest in the mountains of Pike and Mon- bass lengthened out to six feet, bulky in by the owner. At West Berwick, Pa., one peared with a gun and two big dogs. The roe counties, the best hunting and lish- proportion, a giant black bass one that day last week J. M. Fairehilds was shot hunters took to their heels, and in hurry­ ing region in all that famous wilderness, you would dream about after a good day's by one of these ruffians whom he ordered ing over a hedge fence the Philadelphians and which for more than thirty years fishing almost a fac simile of the five out of his tield. Fairehilds was in the field dropped their game bags containing seven has been held under such exclusive char­ pounder you have taken pride in, but in­ shocking corn and saw the foreigners hunt­ rabbits. They continued running, for the ter privileges that even the stopping of creased to a size that tips the scale at ing. When he ordered them to depart one dogs were close up. When at a safe dis­ a foot upon the property by one not in­ three hundred and forty-seven pounds! Im­ leveled a gun and threatened to shoot un­ tance they looked back and saw the farmer cluded in those privileges rendered him agine this, and you have the jewflsh, black less Fairehilds immediately left the spot. coolly walking homeward with their nib- liable to summary arrest and imprison­ sea-bass, or Stereolepis gigas of the Pacific Though Fairehilds, who was unarmed, bits. Of The Pottstown hunters, Harry ment, have been made subject only to coast." started to retreat, the man fired. The shot Levengood and William Bell shot 14 rab­ the general laws of the State so far as Of late years another monstrosity, the lodged in his ankle. A posse gave chase, bits, seven squirrels and eight birds; Mich­ trespass and the taking of fish and game African ostrich, has been introduced to but the foreigners managed to escape. It ael Schefley, seven rabbits, four birds and are concerned. California, and now furnishes, among other is a pity that the foreigners were not cap­ three squirrels: George Sassaman and Mark The decision adjudges the Blooming attractions, much interest and perhaps in­ tured and given full punishment. There Yergcr, 16 rabbits: Wilson Newhardt, 12 Grove Park Association, made up chiefly, struction to the horde of tourists who an­ are too many foreigners hunting without rabbits, and Charles Wolf, a 14-year-old of Now York business and profe?sional nually frequent, this southern sanitarium. licenses, anyway. boy, nine rabbits. men of means and leisure and widely The largest show ostrich farm in Cali­ known for the holding of its great fish­ fornia is that one located at Pasadena, Reports from Norristown, Pa., say the ing and hunting preserve as an empire, near Los Angeles, the largest town in A white man named "Bud" Prultt had cottontails are plentiful, but many of them to be an illegal corporation, and annuls Southern California. Here are two hun­ an altercation with Thomas Johns, a uepro, are small. Dr. H. H. Drake shot 7; Harry its charter. dred ostriches of all ages confined in pens near the lattor's home, near Danville, Va., Smith. Charles Righter and Klmer Yetter The charter of the Association was and corrals, multiplying satisfactorily, fur­ over a rabbit. After a few words I'ruitt bagged 15, while Harry Metzger, Samuel pcssed by the Pennsylvania Legislature nishing ostrich feathers regularly and drew up his shotgun and fired a load of Steelman, George Taney, William Holt, Ir. 1871 by a simple reading of its title. finally yielding a remunerative income to shot into Johns' face, tearing out the whole Thomas Hess and Eugene Whalen returned Under its provisions the Association was the owners by exhibiting themselves as of his mouth and teeth. The officers took with 27. made virtually independent of the gen­ curiosities, for which the public in totem Pruitt to the police station and he will en­ eral laws of Pennsylvania regulating pay some fifteen thousand dollars per an­ deavor to give bail. The condition of the On November 1 hundreds of sportsmen taxes, excise, f.sb r>nd game, trespe&s and num to Inspect. Verily, it has come to negro is considered critical. left Bethlehem, Pa., in order to be on the judicial procedure. It made its own game pass that to leave California without see­ shooting grounds caTly for the opening laws, and fixed the penalties for violation ing an ostrich farm is to leave Rome with­ The gunner who saw a squirrel's tall of the rabbit season. Large numbers of of them. out seeing the Pope. From this institu­ hanging cut of his brother's pocket and men left for points in the Pocono Moun­ Early in December. In the year 1900, tion another ostrich farm has been started firorl at it, filling the other's face and neck tains. The fields and woods are reported to Charles Hazen, of Pike county, was ar­ at Nice, on the borders of France and full of shot, needed a little practice in be full of rabbits by those who have been rested by one of the Blooming Grove Italy, to furnish to the elite of Europe a shooting. A man's pocket is usually some out for birds. Park constabulary, and charged with view of the domesticated Aiuerican-Afr.ic.au distance from his neck. Anyway, that is killing a deer on the grounds of the As­ ostrich. where the unlucky gunner got the load of sociation. Hazen denied the charge, "but Boys are employed occasionally to ride shot. Reports from Lewistown. Pa., says the he was convicted by Justice of the Peace the large male ostriches at the Pasadena rabbit season was ushered in under the Billings, under the provisions of the farm. These rides are limited generally most favorable circumstances. Long be­ charter, and fined $50. Hazen refused to about three hundred feet, and generally The duck shooting season at Havre De fore daylight the wiley hunters could be to pay. an* was committed to the county occur after the performance is over that Grace, Md.. opened very unfavorably on seen leaving the city in gangs. Before Old jail. Released on a writ of habeas cor­ is known as "plucking the ostriches." November 2 with a scarcity of ducks and Sol had poked his nose over the top of pus, he appealed from the decision of the Every four months each bird is caught the most unfavorable weather conditions. Shade Mountain you could hear the crack justice, and Judge Purdy, of the Court and its head covered with a bag; in this There was practically no wind during the of the shotgun from all quarters of the of Quarter Sessions, holding that the attire the creature can be led and gently day and few ducks flew: those that did fly county. Rabbits and all other small game charter of the Association was unconsti­ pushed to where a man stands in a cor­ decoyed badly. No very big bags were are said to be more than usually plenty tutional, reversed the justice, and set Haz­ ner armed with a pair of sharp shears. made. The average for sink boxes was this season. en at liberty. He deftly cuts off the full-grown feathers about 40 or 50 ducks. The supply of ducks The Park Association appealed to the on the wings and tail of the ostrich and was very meager on 'the flats. Captain Birdsboro. Pa., was nearly deserted of Superior Court, which reversed Judge then turns it loose for the boy to mount: Jesse Poplar was, as usual, "high boat," men on November 2. by reason of the exo­ Purdy's decision. Hazen carried the case as soon as the juvenile is safely perched with a kill of about 100. The Isle of Wight dus of gunners to the hills for rabbits. The to the Supreme Court, which now. Judge on its back the hood Is snatched off and Club, of Philadelphia, was second, with 85. south-bound train on the W. & N. Railroad Dean delivering the opinion, sustains Judge away rushes the ostrich in evident alarm was obliged to put on extra coaches to ac­ Purdy. The stockholders must reorganize at the incubus he is carrying; wiggling Sportsmen around Talbot, Md., took ad­ commodate the sportsmen. The iron works under the general laws of Pennsylvania, from side to side he speeds on, the boy vantage of the first day of the Shooting of the E. & G. Brooke Iron Co. closed down "with only such reasonable protection in clinging like a cat to a wall, the combina­ season. Reports from all over the county for the day. The game was plentiful in their object as the general laws afford. tion forming a picture that arouses the this section, but the warm weather caused crowd of spectators to great applause and say that there are more partridges than laughter. for several seasons, and rabbits are numer­ the rabbits to be thin. CALIFORNIA BIO FISH AND GAME. ous. It is difficult to obtain permission to Illustrations are extant of a man driving gun on farms, as the lands are generally an ostrich hauling a sulky. This, also, is posted against trespassers. Boys and Other A NATIOINAL ASSOCIATION. Giants of the Ocean Taken With Rod delusive, because after persevering experi­ careless shooters have and Reel. ment it has been found impossible to killed poultry and Scheme to Bring All Amateur and College train these peculiar creatures to any such even cattle while bunting. (Copyright, E. H. Rydall, 1902.) performance. Ostriches have been known Clubs Into Union. California is a land of the prodigious. to swim, although they will not enter the The Mount Penn Fox Hunting Club, of New York. Nov. 8. Editor "Sporting Vast ranges of rugged black mountains al­ water, even if frightened; it is of record which Henry L. Wickel is master of Life:" Steps were taken yesterday by the most covering the State interrupt vast that several falling off a lighter while in hounds, has organized for the winter, at Trap Shooting Committee, of the Cres­ plains sometimes covered with trees or transfer from a steamship to Honolulu Rending, I'a. The club is known all through cent Athletic Club, of Brooklyn, for the barren, where the seared face of the brown fell into the sea and swam successfully to the Lebanon Valley, from Sinking Springs formation of one of the largest amateur earth tells of eternal sunlight and aridity. shore. Ostriches enjoy a bath at the Pasa­ to Lebanon, and through portions of Lan­ trap shooting bodies extant. It is pro­ An immense sea, sallless, apparently mo­ dena farm; and there are found tanks caster. A number of young farmers fre­ posed to bring together the gun clubs of notonous, lifeless, borders seven hundred some twelve inches deep in which the quently participate in the sport with the the University of Pennsylvania, Yale, miles of sandy shore, broken here and there creatures roll with evident pleasure; all members of the club. The members will Gcorget >

CHEAP IN PRICE BUT NOT IN QUALITY.

THE PADUCAH TOURNAMENT. to-day, and won by Harman's team by tbe TRAP AT ST. LOUIS. H. B. Ten Ey-jk made high score for the score of 41 to .T7 killed by their opponents. ten dollar gold piece, with a total of 25. A Successful Three Days' Shoot in Which Kadi man shot at ten birds. Mcllick and Fred Gilbert Carried Off First Money in a M. H. U. and Pardoe followed with 21 Fred Gilbert Led In Target Events. Hiirman shot off their individual tie. Mcl- each. The contest for the trophy donated lick winning. The scores were as follows: Fifty Bird Shoot. by the Hunter Arms Co. is getting very The fourth annual tournament of the, HARMAN'S TKAM. | MKLLICK'S TRAM. The tournament beld at Du Pont Park, interesting and the comi/etitiou is quite: Paducah Gun Club was bold at La Belle; Killed. | Killed. St. Louis, Mo., on Oct. 2.'?, 24 aud 2r>, at keen. The scores follow: Park. 1'aducah, Ky., on Oct. 20, 21 and 22. Harman ...... 4| Mcllick ...... 4 inanimate targets and live birds, was not Dorr Club shoot -25 targets, handicap added. Tbe lateness of the season K. DOIT ...... 8 as well attended as it M. H. U. (0)...11111 11101 11111 11111 11111-24 caused a smaller attendance Snyder .. . Connors would have been had it C. Huff (5|.. . . 1 lolo OOllOO 11 llll loool OKUil -Hi tbun at past affairs of tbe Mercer .. . 7| Kline McKelvy . 7 W. Snyder been held before tin- game F. Crainer (2).01111 1 loll ooloo (Minln OOlol 14 kind, but it was neverthe­ Van Horn 8| Quick ..... shooting season began, still Dr. I'ardoe (0).10111 111H 11111 11111 11111 24 less a most successful there were shooters enough G.W.Field (2I.O111(> 11111 1111101111111(11 23 event, both professional and Team total ...... 42 Team total ...... 157 there to afford a very H.TeuKyck (5).01111 11110 lolll 11111 01011-25 amateur classes being well OTHER BVKNTS. pleasant time, and every­ Targets. 25 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 represented, aud some good WITZ WON THE TROPHY. thing passed off in the scores made. pleasautest manner possi­ Dr. J. B. Pardoe. .. 14 .. 8 10 10 10 6 10 9 8 The out-of-town shooters The Ft. Wayne Shot Again Holds the ble. In the 50-hird event J. H. D. Baehe.. . . 13 . . 7 7 4 7 3 5 5 6 arrived Mouday evening, G. W. Field.... 23 18 8 9 9 10 9 5 9 8 9 and Tuesday evening, after State Championship. Gilbert, the expert from M. H. U...... 14 7 0 .. 7 ...... the labors of the day were Three interesting matches, at live birds, Spirit Lake, la., was high H. K. Ten ISyek. 18 ...... 5 .. 8 10 6 .... over, they were entertained took place at Fort Wayne, Iml,. October man, losing only one out of C. Huff ..... -j_jj_l:_J[_ • • •—— •• •• •• •• •• Fred Gilbert at a down-South 'possum 1'Jth, on the grounds of the Coiner Uod ~ his allotment, aud that one bake and lish fry, and they and Gun Club. The shoot­ C. 0. Le Compte dropped dead after it cross­ Coon Hunting In Bradford. certainly did full justice to the feast. ing started in the morning ed the boundary. Second A popular form of hunting in Bradford High 'average was won by Fred Gilbert and the first race was be­ money was split up by Heer, Crosby, I'hel- county Mils year is the pursuit of the fes­ with 482 out of 300; J. M. Hughes, of tween Joe Smiley, of Mat­ lis, Griesedieck and Cabnnue, each of tive coon. A party that understands coon Palmyra, \Vis., second with 47i5. High thews, and Will Kerrell, of whom scored 47. Third money went to hunting takes along a lantern, a pair of amateur average was won by C. O. Le Muncie. Each shot at 50 Charles Spencer, who accounted for 40, climbers and a good coon dog. The dog Compte, of Eminence, Ky., with 401. birds for $30 a side. Smiley and Dave Klliott, Cockrell and Bramhall takes in a big circle and if be fails to tind Messrs. Gilbert and Le Compte were pre­ won by a bird, tbe score be­ cut up fourth money. Crosby lost one bird a coon be will come back to his party. If sented with handsome silver loving cups, as ing 34 to :«. Ferrell lost: slick and clean and two others got over he docs find1 a .coon he runs him up a'tree trophies, and Moses Starr, of 1'aducah, won bis last bird, otherwise a the boundary before they gave up the and then gives the bark that tells his the home trophy. tie would have been neces­ ghost. Of the others who scored 47 Ca- owners that he bus the game. Then the The directors of the club passed the fol­ sary. Ferrell had hard luck baune lost one dead out of bounds. Spen­ coon is shaken out of the tree aud the dog lowing resolutions in recognition of the in losing live; birds dead cer had a chance to score 47, but was too is set after it. This is the proper way to services rendered by Mr. H. C. Bronough: out of bounds. sure of his last bird, and not taking quite do it, but if reports are true the coohing "We, the directors of the Paducah Gun James L. Head A five bird sweep was di­ as much paius with it as he should, it party th.it left Towanda on one evening Club, hereby tender our thanks and ex­ vided by U. Fleming and last week and spent all night near Green­ J. Hines on clean scores. Clark aud Wil escaped both loads. Tin- scores: pression of apprecjatlon to Mr. H. C. Bron­ FIRST DAY.. OCT.. 23. wood, bad two toons up a tree and didn't ough for his services in so ably assisting liamsou divided tirst in a seven bird sweep, Targets ...... 15 20 20 25 20 15 25 20 20-180 get either of them, didn't play tbe gume the management in conducting tbe fourth and Clark and Keller split first in a ten Crosby ...... 15181924 9 13 23 IS 19 1 OS according to Hoyle. annual tournament, held at Paducah, Ky., bird race on straight scores. Next t lie- Gilbert ...... 13 19 15 23 20 15 22 18 20-1155 Oct. 20-23." main event, the match between Clark and C. Spencer. .. 13 19 20 24 18 13 22 17 17 103 Forthcoming Events. .. 151017241213241917-157 The barbecued dinner which waa served Head, was started. It resulted in a victory Heer ...... December 9, 10 Amateur piseon shoot of the free each day was a welcome change from for Clark by a score of 47 to 44. Thcii 1'hellis ...... 12 It! 19 25 18 14 21 16 17-154 came what was the big event in local es­ A. Mermod. .. 14 15 1(5 17 15 14 21 17 14-143 Haden-Uck Club, at West Baden, Ind. John a hotel menu. H. Spencer1 . .. 14 17 15 22 14 13 13 14 . .-124 L. Winstou. manager. The third day was devoted to live-bird timation, as Max Witzigrentcr immediately D. Klllolt ...... 13 1(> 17 21 14 ...... 81 Jan. 12. 13. 14. 15-IIamilton. Out., live birds shooting, and a large crowd of spectators challenged Clark for the trophy. This was Kupper ...... 10 l(i 13 16 ...... 11 .. and targets. was in attendance to witness the close of a according to previous arrangement, and the Crawl'ord ...... 11 ...... Jan. 18, 19. 20. 21. 22. 23 Brenham. Texas. very successful tournament. match was started at once. Witss shot in Thomson ...... 12 13 14 ...... 11 . . Alf Gardiiier. manager. fine form, and won by a score of 47 to 4(J. Feb. 19, March 5 Tenth annual Sportsmen's The Paducau boys offered to match their Chase ...... 21 ...... Show. Madison Square Garden. New York. Starr team (Moses aud Ben) against tbe Once more the trophy is in Fort Wayne, Cobanne ...... 20 ...... 15 and there it will remain until a better inan O'Neil ...... 1« ...... Manager's office. Room 421, 1123 Broadway, world for a big purse, but had uo takers. Cluyton ...... 17 14 19 16 .. New York, N. Y. The scores follow: than Witz comes along. The.scores: Tiptou ...... 13 12 17 . . . .•— Shot at. Bk.( Shot at. Bk. Kvent No. 1. match. Smiley vs. Ferrell, 50 Cockrell ...... 16 ...... Gilbert ...... 500 482[Davis ...... 500 4-42 birds. S50 a side. Standee ...... 16 .... Hushes...... 500 4731 Meadows ...... 500 441 Smiley .. . .21*02 22212 00201 21102 01111 IS Shields ...... 11 .. Spencer ...... 5oO 40'.)iHouse ...... 500 439 01021 01200 00222 22220 22022 l(i 34 Snell ...... 15 13 17 I.i- Cornpte . .500 4611 Waters ...... 500 430 Ferrell ....*l*2l *0122 001*2 *0022 11011 14 Spicere ...... 18 12 M. Stair .....500 45(i|Prous»> ...... 500 434 02021 20222 22102 02112 22220-19 33 SECOND DAY. OCT. 24. SPORTING LIFE'S Marshall .... .500 448! Ai nistroiiK ... .000 420 Kvent No. 2, sweepstakes. 5 birds J. L. Head Wvent No. 1 50 live birds, handicap, four B. Slarr ....500 448lIIills ...... 500 402 4. S. K. Miner 2. F. Martin :{. ,T. W. Ferrell 4. moneys, 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent.: I'lx-llis ...... 500 445 Moore ...... 250 211 "VVillianisou 4. Fleming 5. Max Witz 3. Gu.s Gilbert ...... 22222 11222 1*222 22211 21222 Urady ...... 500 444 Moss ...... 250 210 Whitte 1. Roy Holler 2. Win. Jones 3. II. M. 22222 12222 11221 12122 21122-49 Mercer ...... 500 444! Clark 4. Smiley 4. I'. Bahrt 3. J. Hines 5. Heer ...... 22211 22222 21120 22212 22122 Kvent No. 3. miss and out Head 23, Clark 22, 22212 21220 11222 11222 22122 47 Tr&»p Shooting Kvent No. 1. 5 birds. $4.25 entrance. 40. 30. 20, Witz 16. Crosby ...... 1102222222222222222222222 lo per cent. Phil. 31yds.. 5: Armstrong. 27yds., Kvent No. 4. sweepstake. 10 birds Head 8. 21212 12211 22*22 1*222 21222-47 4; I'ase. 2!lyds.. 3; Brady, 28yds., 4; lye Compte. Ferrell 7. Williamson 8. Fits: 8. Clark 10, Smiley Puellls ...... 22222 22222 22020 22222 22222 1'Syds.. 5; B. Starr. 29yds.. 5: M. Starr. 29yds.. 8, Keller 10. W. Jones 7. K. Jones 8. 22220 22222 22221 22221 12222-47 Review of 1902, 5; Spencer. 31yds.. 5: McKinnen. 27yds., 4; Kvent No. 5, 7 birds Head 6. Ferrell 5. Wil­ Griesediek .... 12222 12212 22210 22202 22221 Marshall. 32yds.. 4; Robinson, 27yds:. 5; Baker, liamson 7. Fleming (i. Witz (>. Clark 7. Smiley 22121 22102 21222 12212 21212-47 "tiyds.. 5: Waters. 31yds.. 5; Moxall. 28yds.. 5; 4. Keller 6, Win. Jones 6. Jack Hiue*k5. F. Mar­ Cabannc ...... 22222 22222 12112 22212 22222 Mercer, 26yds., 2; Uousp. 27yds.. 4; Davis, tin 5. 0*222 01121 22212 21212 12122 47 27yds.. 4; Steger. 27vds.. 4; Gilbert. 33yds.. 5; Kvent No. 0. match for State championship at C. Spencer. . . . 20222 22222 02222 22222 22222 CONDENSED RECORD OF IM. Hushes. 31yds.. 5; Weiles. 26yds., 3: Prouse, live birds. 50 birds. $5o. 22222 22222 20222 22222. 22220-46 27yds.. 5. II.M.Clark 22222 22222 22222 22222 *2220 23 D. Blliott.... 2212022120222202211121122 PORTANT DOINGS AT Kvent No 2, 25 birds. $26.25 entrance: $500 22222 22222 22222 *2222 22222 24-47 22212 01221 22121 22120 21122 45 guaranteed: J. L. Head 20222 22222 22021 22222 22202 22 Cockrell ...... 11211 01112 12121 1020220212 THE TRAPS. Phil (31) .. . 22222 22121 22222 22222 22222 25 22222 22222 22222 02202 22220 22 44 11221 20112 22222 12121 22111-45 Gilbert (33).. 12212 22222 21222 12212 12222-25 Kvent No. 7. Wit/.igrenter vs. Clark, match for Bramhall . . . 222222 22212 22222 22022 22222 Tramp (28).. 21212 2122.1 11112 11112 12221 25 State championship at live birds, fio birds. $50. 22O02 22222 22222 22222 22020-45 M. Starr (29) 12211 22121 22220 11112 11112 24 Wit7...... 222*2 22222 22222 22222 20222-23 Tiptou ...... 2211212122221211011112111 Spencer (31>. . .21222 22222 22220 22222 22222 24 22222 22222 20222 22222 22222-24-47 11*21 12*12 122IMI 12212 2O212-44 I.e-4'oiupte (281.222*222221 1222222222 12122 24 Clark .....22202 22022 12222 22222 22222- 23 Claytou ...... 2212211110112112112112111 Davls (27)... . .22122 21012 22112 11211 21211-24 22202 22222 02222 22222 22222-23-40 00212 02212 *2121 21202 2221 1 -44 Best Individual Work. Bobinsou (27)..11111 1212222221 22021 11212-24 ___ BONASA. Chase ...... 22222 22(121 <>21 1 1 1022222122 .Armstrong (271.22112 O2222 22222 22222 2*222 23 22221 12012 21102 22222 12021 44 Wators (31)... 22222 2O222 20222 22212 22222- 23 ELECTS OFFICERS. Kenyon ...... 00221 21121 1O21201221 22121 Marshall (32). .22222 22222 22011 2122* 22122-23 22122 11112 (12212 21222 12222-44 Standing of Prominent Moxall (28). .. .21222 22222 2212* 22222 1212*-23 Dr. Clark ..... 20222 022o2 00112 ool 12 22222 PIIJJP (29) . .. .02202 22222 02221 12222 22122 -22 Delaware Game Protective Association 22121 22222 2122* 2222222222-44 Experts and Amateurs. Brady (28) ...1212111222101120212*11211 22 Holds Annual Session. 11. Spencer. . . . 22222 22222 22022 12222 22222 McKinnen (27). 12022 22122 10221 22202 2*222- 22 OO2O2 22202 22222 (I220O 22222-42 Huches (31). . . .22222 02222 02222 22122 2212* 22 Wilmington. November (!.-The Delaware S. Thompson.. 22222 122O2 02212 22222 22222 Hausbro (28). .22212 22202 22O22 222o2 22222 22 Game Protective Association has chosen 00202 22202 22220 220(12 22222 42 State Champions. 1?. Starr (29). .*1202 11211 22(H2 0111 1 12221- 21 tbe following officers for the year: Pres­ O'Neil ...... 20222 20022 20122 22222 20222 Prouse (27)... .01222 O1122 222O2 O2220 21222-2O ident, Alfred 1>. Poole. of AVilmingtou: 22222 220w 28 Heuse (27l. .. . .2*022 *1122 20121 122O1 22111 20 secretary and treasurer. J. Danforth Bush; THIRD DAY. OCT. 25. R.iker (27>. . . . .22222 22OOO 02222 02222 22202 19 Kvent No. 1 10 live birds, $5 entrance, high High Average Winners. Johnson i27).. .O1210 *212w vice presidents. Colonel Thomas B.. Brisou, KUIIS: Mrs. Davis (26).*10- 10221 210\v for New Castle county: T. H. Bice, for Crosby ..111 1222222-1 0| Dr.Clark 1 222222222- 10 Kvent No. 3. 10 birds. $5 entrance, birds extra; Kent county, and ex-Sheriff A. J. Hart, for Thm'psu 1222222222 -lOK'.Sp'ncr 2222222212-10 ihree moneys for every ten entries M. Starr 9. Sussex county. Some of the foremost resi­ Heer . . .2O12222222- lOIChase ...2021222222 !» t.e Compte 9. McKinnen 10, Armstrong 7. Jones dents of the State are members of the As­ Grtesd'k 21110*2222 - 9lTh'mp«n lOlOOw 2 T>. Dr. Carver 9. Pro-use 10. Waters 7. Robinson Gilbert .1111212221 -lol Phellis. I1210w 4 !). R. Starr withdrew. Hughes 10. Marshall 9, sociation. During the past season some Calmimt! 0222222222 91 Mermod. 2222011 1w 7 ^^""We have a few copies of the Loyd 8. Mercer 8. .Mongolian pheasants were released and are Kilcoor .1111011222- 9!Taylor . .01 KHlUlOl- 15 now multiplying. President Poole lias is­ O'Neil ..0112122022 - SlSpieor ..2222023222-9 above book left and to those who Live Bird Shoot at Bloomsburg. sued an appeal to sportsmen calling atten­ Jonah . .2112222100 8| Kupper 1020w 2 apply, we will'mail one free of Bloomsburg, Pa.. Nov. :>. The live bird tion to the fact that, the game is now be­ shoot between teams, captained by O. B. ginning to increase, and urging all to pre­ North Branch Gun Club. cost. Enclose a two-cent st&.mp. Mellick and John G. Harinan was held vent illegal killing aud shipments from the In the regular shoot of the North at tbe grounds of the ttupert Guu Club State. Bru.uc.li, N. J. Guu Club oil October 29,