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Volume 42, No. 18. Philadelphia, January 16, 1904. Price, Five Cents. IN NEW YORK STATE. OWNER KILLILEA PAYS BOSTON AN THE SECOND ANNUAL TOURNAMENT UNEXPECTED VISIT AT POUGHKEEPSIE.^ And Gives the Scribes and Fans Some* Large Attendance at a New Year©s Day thing to Gossip About The Talk of Shoot Elliott High Expert J. Q. Worcester©s Entering New EnglanJ Adams High Amateur Traver Won League Boston National Moves. the County Championship.

/?;/ Jacob C. Morse. T©oughkeepsior N. Y., Jan. 1. Editor Boston, Jan. 12. Editor "Sporting Lifo:©© ©Sporting Wfe:" The second annual tour Henry Killilea dropped in upon us very nament of the roughkeepsie Gun Club, held quietly and unexpectedly on Thursday last to-day, was certainly the largest shoot looking as well as he ever ever held in the Hudson Valley, and proba did in his life. "Am feel bly the biggest one-day shoot ever held ing pretty well," said he, in the State. Fifty-two men took part in with his usual smile, "al the events, which was more Ihan Hie par though I was never vvorked ticipants at vine time at the State shoot harder iu all of my life." last -Tune. That this shoot, would he a It was not long before the big success the management felt certain newspaper tribe put in several weeks ago, but no such attend their appearance and then ance was anticipated as that present to *.he Milwaukee man was day. The management worked hard to kept busty. Talk about a. make this shoot a success, and that their efforts were well rewarded a glance at the man not being up iu things. long list, of prominent names will attest. There wasn©t a phase of the Owing to the large number of entries , game that the big chap tout eight of the eleven events regularly I. C. Morse did not show he knew from scheduled were ran off, darkness interfer A to Z. He was exceeding ing -with the balance of the programme. ly enthusiastic about the outlook for next Had we anticipated so large a number of season and said he would be surprised if contestants, w©e would have1 had another Boston didn©t again land in first place. set of traps ready, but such was not the Killilea has kept in touch right along with case, therefore we did the best, we could everything that concerned the Boston with the one trap, and in the six hours Club. If ever a man was kept busy it threw 4580 targets, which is an average was he when Charley Farrell broke his better than one in every five seconds. leg last season and someone had to be The trade was represented by J. A. R. secured. It took big money to induce Elliot, George R. Ginn and J. H. Rriggs, "Jake" Stahl. who was entirely new to of the Winchester Repeating Arms Co.; professional base ball to attempt to till Neaf Apgar,. of the 1©eters Cartridge Co.; the gap. but Killilea was not afraid to 10. D. Fulford, of the U. M. C. Co.: Jack chance it. and Stahl did mighty well, all Fanning, of Latlin & Rand Powder Co., things considered. It was Killilea who and last, but not lease, Sim (Hover, of J. was stuck on Jack O©Brien, who played H. ban & Co. Mr. M. Herring-ton was so many games in the absence of Stahl looking after the interests of "Shooting and last season. He also picked up Gibson, Fishing," and when opportunity offered and for the team of next season got ARTHUR WEAVER. took part in the shooting. Although among "Tip" O©Xeil and Doran. Killilea may not ns but a short time, these gcntlemeu made Catcher of the Pittsburg National League Club. many friends. be a Barney Dreyfuss iu looking up the The amateur talent consisted of the best talent, but 0 from several States, and various clubs HE IS A WONDER were represented. In this respect the Os- when it is taken into consideration how not serve as a handicap enough to prevent Worcester is not so far away from- Spring sining Club led, having eleven men- pres busy a man he is all the time. "I had to get it from winning the- pennant. It is gen field of the Connecticut League, but I un ent. The Schenectady Gun Club was well a catcher," said he. "I hope, Criger will erally a good idea to let well enough alone, derstand that organization is not casting represented, and to them fell the honor .. , show up in the spring in and on that score the locals might get along sheep©s eyes in the direction of that city. of winning first and second high averages, the best of condition, and under the foul-strike rule as well as the ANOTHKK OF KVANS© THICKS. while to Ossining went third honors in in that case we will be all other way, so there is little anxiety felt I see that Billy Hamilton was caught in this class. Ossining also scored a victory right. I expect© to carry as to any action that may be taken when the meshes by Pitcher Roy Evans. Ac and won the cup for good by defeating Farrell, too. Doran was the American holds its spring meeting." cording to Secretary Farrell. of the Na the home team in the team match. The one of the best catchers in Speaking of that much mooted rule there tional Association of minor leagues, Evans margin, three points, was small but de the Western League, and is no denying the fact: it has plenty of op is in bad odor with several clubs. Hamil cisive nevertheless. will, I feel positive, do well ponents among writers as well as among ton was not aware of thi©s fact. Evans The Dut chess County championship went with our team if he has a patrons of the game. Those who do not wanted $100 advance money and Hamilton to Capt. Traver. who scored 01 out of chance. I expect to have think this is so have but to pay Boston finally compromised by sending $50, which his 100. Isaac Tallman was a close sec no trouble with the players. a visit and interview the fans. The feel ond, with 00 to his credit. J. A. R. Elliot seems just like throwing away money, as captured the professional high average Yes, there will be some ing in Cleveland is entirely as strong, I Billy was notified by Farrell that Evans cuts, but the salaries we take it. monev with 95.5 per cent. Sim Glover was was ineligible. It looks very much as if a close second, with an average; of !>4.& will pay will be liberal. I THE NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE Mr. Evans had gone just about as far as Henry Killilea came on here to see what will scarcely make any change in its cir The amateur average money ($10.00) went cuit the coming season, although there was he can go now, as everybody is onto his to the following three, respectively: J. Q. could be done to increase game by this time. It can be easily imag our seating capacity, and at the same©lime some talk that Jack Carney would take Adams, S3.6; J. B. Sanders, 87.9; Amps his Concord team to Lynn. The grounds ined how sore Hamilton is over the way Bedell, 85.5. Had darkness held off a lit I bad some business near Boston that had he was tricked. to be attended to." From what is going in the latter city are controlled for a year tle longer a different story of the ama by an independent team, and I understand THE BOSTON NATIONAL teur averages might be told. In this the rounds Mr. Killilea also came on to men are busy just now rounding their play last event there were still four squads renew his lease of the grounds, and I un the managers would want a good round ers. There will be some cuts here among shooting. Unfortunately for Captain Tra derstand he succeeded in arranging the sum to give way. Concord is a good ball those who arc drawing salaries out of pro ver, of the home clnb, who up to this matter to his entire satisfaction. Mr. town, but it is a small city, with less than portion to their merits as elsewhere, If time >vas a strong factor in the average Killilea expressed no anxiety at all over the IIO.OOO inhabitants and with the increase looks as if the pitching department would game, darkness had settled before his Washington situation, and was of the in the scope on the organization can be a very strong one the next season. All squad, which was the last, was called to opinion that the club of that city would scarcely support a team so Avell as the speak very highly of Fisher, the Southern shoot. This squad actually shot by moon be iu good hands and be all right wheu other cities. There has been© some talk League recruit, and the same is true of light and naturally the scores of those the season opened. about a team in Worcester and there is no shooting materially suffered. This will THE FOKL-STRIKR RCL18. doubt Worcester would be a splendid city Bressler, formerly of the Lowells, who has probably never happen again at. a tourna Mr. Killilea. concluded:-"It was generally for the league, but there has been no move written to Treasurer Billings expressing his ment held by this dub, as It is their In expected when the season opened that the in that- direction so far as leaked out np confidence to make good with National tention to build another platform and in foul-strike rule would affect the batting of to the*present writing. The rivalry would League company. "I©atsy" Donovan has stall another set of traps, Sargent system, the Boston© hoys about as much n« ";in- be very strong between Worcester and a good word to say for Jim Delahanty, and elub in the American League, but it did Lowell, and Worcester and Fall Eiver, Continued on Second faye. Continued on Sixteenth Page, January 16, 1904.

back numbers of "Life" ns faithfully as he should, that is. if he wants the nesv?. THFJ KXACT SIOTJAT1ON. SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO., 116 4 I have always contended that, the public demand and should have the truth in mat 34 South Third St., Philadelphia. ters pertaining to basf ball, and I think T WILL HAVE BASE BALL SERVED BY have but given the situation as it really was on the coast. During the season of the P. C. L. just, closed I was in posi SIX-CLUB LEAGUE. Please send me cabinet size phototype of the celebrated tion to study the "war©© situation thor oughly, and with all due respect to Mr. Dugdale 1 am satisfied that his league did base ball player______.______not have a "look in.©© Sometimes during The Sacramento Team aad Franchise the year just past I found occasion to re fer to the nnsportsman and underhand tac Transferred to Tacoma The 1904 for which I enclose five 2-cent stamps to help to defray ex tics indulged in Uy Jhe various magnates of the Pacific National League. True, had pense of prilling, postage, packing, etc. Ihe National Association assisted the P. Campaign to bs Divided Into Two Sea N. L. the "war" might have lasted longer, and had Mr. Dugdale. Mr. Williams et al... sons Other Important Legislation. treated Hart. Schmitt. etc.. etc.. with . Send to______, squareness the P. N. T/. would not have been defeated so ignominionslv. HAUT SACRIFICKD. San Francisco, Jan. 8. Editor "Sporting Mr. Dugdale also refers to organized bail, Life:" The Pacific Coast League held its yet it was this gentleman and Mr. Wil annual meeting here January 3 and 4, with liams, of Spokane. who refused to support, the following delegates Hart in San Francisco during the tirst. present: Harris, San Fran days of the "war." To give credit where cisco; Kwing, Oakland; credit belongs, the Pacific Coast League. Colion, Seattle; Swigert, is a fast, strong organization, which can Portland; Fisher, Sacra and does hire good men and pays good sal mento; Morley, Los An aries. That it. is a powerful factor in base geles. The pennant was THIS COUPON ANU TEN CENTS IN STAMPS IS GOOD FOR ONE PHOTOTYPE. ball is an undisputed fact, else the mag awarded to Los Angeles nates of the East: would not be go anxious for games won last season. to get the league within the fold. Mr. President Morley resigned Dugdalp claims the outlaws did not make and Eugene Bert was elect CABINET SIZE PHOTOTYPES QW any money. Perhaps not. yet they did no): ed to lill the vacant office, change their schedule nor drop clubs, and and Lou Cohen, of Seattle, through thick and thin the strong upheld the weak, something that was not done Henry Harris was chosen vice president. in Mr. Dugdale©s league. Mr. Dugdale is Secretary© Anderson and "not coming to California as president of Treasurer Goodwill were re-elected. It the P. C. L." for the reason that he is was decided to adinit Tacoma to the Celebrated Base Ball not wanted. circuit fn place of Sacramento, which THR BASE BALL QUESTION. town was dropped. The new Tarco- is dull now. except that the Eastern nia Club, under manager Mike Fisher, will "Sporting Life" has had reproduced cabinet size phototypes of celebrated agents are lassoing some of California©s play- at Frc.sno the first five weeks and the base ball players and offers to send to any of its readers photos of their best players. Dillon goes to Brooklyn as last five weeks of the season.* Spokane ap favorite base ball players by complying with the conditions named in the captain. © and takes Lumley. Van Bnren plied for admission to the league and the and Niideau with him. These four men application was temporarily tabl«d. coupon above. were (he league©s best hitters. Dave Zear- RULES AND BY-LAWS. The photos are regular cabinet size fS^x?)^ inches) mounted on Mantello fos*. :ni old Philly. goes to St. Louis, A motion to adopt a salriry limit" was de mats and packed carefully to insure safe delivery in the mails. while several others are considering terms. feated, as was a proposal to charge 50 Here is an opportunity to ornament your room with photos of your cents admission. The American Associa favorite base ball players a| practically no expense. NEW EKGUNP NEWS. tion I©laying Rules were adopted. The One coupon entitles you to one photo. You can, however, obtain as many reservation clause of. 1902 wus declared to be still in effect; that is tcipay, all players photos as you desire by sending live 2-cent stamps and a coupon for each one. Continued from First Pay. igned for 1902 are considered under con rJFhe following photos are now ready for- immediate delivery. Others will this young man ought to help the batting tract and must secure©release from their be added each week; of the team appreciably. Fred Tenney is managers before being able to sign with wintering at Winthrop, a seashore resort another coast club. The blacklist was con near Boston, and expressed himself as be tinued in force, and all players who .lump AMERICAN LEAGUE, 1903. ing in first class shape and heavier than ed their clubs last, season are barred out. he ever was before in all of his life. lie This will affect four players who have BOSTON CLUB Charles Stahl, Denton PITTSBURG CLUB Hans Wagner, Fred will have to put in some big licks to get. been signed for the coming season, viz.: Young, George Winters, Frederick Parent, Clarke, Claude Rttchey, Thomas Leach, down to fighting weight. Tenney is first, Walters, with Seattle, and Holliugsworth, John Freeman, James Collins. Charles Samuel Leever, William Bransfield, Clar last and all the time for the foul strike Hulseman and Lawler, with Portland. Farrell, Patrick JUougherty, Hobe Ferris, rule. No wonder, lie is a first-class bats They will not be permitted to play in the ence II. Beaninont, Harry Smith, William man and the handicap that affects so many league. William Dineen, Louis Criger, George La- Kennedy, Ciiarles Phillippe, Edward does not affect him in the least. THR SCHEDULE. chance, Norwood Gibson, John O©Brieii, PheJps, Arthur Weaver, Otto Krueger, PITCHKU KRNBST GRKJ3XE, Messrs. Harris. Morley, Cohen and Swi- Thomas Hughes, Jacob G. Stahf. Frederick Veil. * the left hander that Stallings drafted gert were appointed a schedule commit PHILADELPHIA CLUB Connie Mack, from Concord, N. II., has had considerable tee, with instruction to provide a double- NEW YORK CLUB-George Van Haltren. correspondence, with the Buffalo manager, s Season schedule. It has been decided to manager, Maurice R. Powers, Daniel F. John J. MeGraw, Joseph McGinnity, and 1 guess will be able to arrange terms divide the season into two sections of foul" Murphy, Ralph O. Seybold, Harry Davis, Christopher Matthewson, John Warner, all right, but. Stallings will be unable to months each, the first to commence the Edward S. Plank, Oliver Pickerjng, Samuel Mertcs, William Gilbert, Jolni spring his find upon his patrons until June opening week of April. The lea ins win OseeF. Schreckengost, Lafayette N. Cross, Cronin, Charles Babb, D. L. McGann, on account of the fact that the bitter©s ning the championship of the half seasons George lid ward Waddell, Frederick L. Roger Bresnahan, George Brownaf Frank time will be taken up by his studies in the will play a series of nine games at the Hartzell, Moute Cross, Daniel Hofl©mau, Bowerman, William Lauder, Luther If. Harvard Dental School until that time, close of the second half for the champion Charles Bender, Weldou Henley. Taylor, John Duim. and with him studies come first and base ship of the year. These nine games will ball afterward. Greene is a first-class ball be played in San Francisco and Los An CLEVELAND CLUB Napoleon Lajoie, Wil CHICAGO CLUB Frank Chance. John Tay tosser and from what I know of him I geles. Lots were drawn for the opening liam Bernhardt, Charles Jlicknian, Frank lor, James P. Casey, Richard Harley, have not the least doubt he will easily fill clay games and resulted as follows: Seat Donohue, Harry Bay, Elmer Flick, Karl Joseph B. Tinker, James Slagle. Thomas the gap left by Milligan last season. He tle will appear at. San Francisco. Oakland Moore, Uarry Bernis, Adrian Joss, Wil Rjuib, John Evers, Carl Lundgren, Jacob is a tall, well knit young man. and is fit Los Angeles and Portland at Frcsuo liam Gochnauer, Wi.lfiatu J. Bradley, It, S. Weimer, John Menefee, John Kling, Rob bound to prove a favorite. Stallings hit Ogaiust the Tacoma Club. Rhoades, John Thoney. ert Wicker, John McCarthy, Charles the bulls-eye when he secured this player. THK PBACK TKKMS. Currie. Grcenc is the kind of talent one likes to Messrs. Morley, Harris and Bert were NEW YORK CLUB Harry Howell. James see in base ball. He hails from Newport, nppointed a committee to meet President Williams, David L. Fultz, ClarkeGriffith, CINCINNATI CLUB Josteph J.Eelly Frank R. L, and pitched in the high school there P>an Johnson, of Ihe American League; "William Heeler, Jack Chesbro, John Hahn, Jacob Beckley, Michael Donlin, when Mike Finn was managing the New James Hart, of Chicago, and Ned llanlon, O©Connor. Norman Elberl©eld, William William Phillips, ij^ar©ry Steinfeldt, Ed England League Club of that city. P.y of Brooklyn, who will soon come from tin? * "" -© T©~" " " purpose of endeavoring Conroy, Walter Beville, Jesse Tarmehill, ward Poole, Charles Harper, Thomas Daly, the way. Finn has recently packed up and East for the Herman McFarland, John Ganzeli. J. Bentley Seymour. goqe, after a pleasant stay at his old home to bring the coast league " into the in Natick. Mass. Finn was the only man National Agreement. It is understood that DETROIT CLUB James Barrett, Joseph BROOKLYNCLUB William Dahlen, James who managed to navigate a club in New the only terms upon which the coast peo Yeager, Frank Kitson, Sam Crawford, Sheckard, Fred Jacklij,zsch, John Doyle, port. In fact he has always been suc ple will consent will be the recognition of James McGuirc, Fred Bnelow, Herman Samuel Strang, Virgil Garvin. W©illiam cessful in*Uic managerial field, and it is no the Pacific League as a major organisation Long, William L. Lush, Joseph Kissinger Reidy, Oscar Jones, Louis Ritter, Harry wonder that he is popular with the Little on equal footing with the big ©leagues of William Donovau, Louis McAllister. Gessler, Otto Jordan,, John Dobbs, Harry Rock people after the record he made in the- lOast. George Mullin. Schmidt. that city. KPOKES FROM THR HUB. 6T. LOUIS CLUB Robert Wallace, John BOSTON CLUB Richard Cooley, P. J Harry McCloud, who did good work as THE WAR. Anderson, William Friel, Michael Kahoe, Mornn, Victor J. Willis, P. J. Carneyj umpire in the New England League last William Sudhott©, Richard Padden, Ed Fred Tenney, John Malarkey, Harry j! season, is looking for a new field. He can Dugda©e©s Assertions Anent the Causes ward Siever, John Powell, Eugene Wright, Aubrey, Edward Abbaticchio, Charles be addressed at Manchester, N. II. Conduct and Future of the Pacific Na Joseph Sueden, Charles llemphiJ], Jesse Dexter, J. B. Stanley, E. W. Greminger, In last weeks "Life" there was a squib Burkett, J. E. lleidrick. Charles Pittinger. that Boston had released Dexter, but, this tional League©s Combat Answered From was not. confirmed here at last report. ^an Francisco. CHICAGO CLUB Fielder Jones, Edward PHILADELPHIA CLUB Harry Wolverton, "Doe" Reisling ought to make a good McFarland,George Davia, AVilliam D.Sul William Douglas, John C. Barry, Fred man for the Pittsbnrg bunch. BJI H. G. Lowry. livan, James J. Callahan, Daniel Green, Mitchell, Charles Zimmer, Charles Fraser, "Hobe" Whiting may manage an inde San Francisco, Dec. 31. Editor "Sport- Frank Jsbell, Roy Patterson, Lee Tanne- Frank Sparks, Roy Thomas, William pendent club in Stonchani the coming sea Ing Life:" Your bright, edition of Dec. ]2 liill, Frank Owens, William Holmes, G. Gleason, Rudolph Hulswitt, William son. is before me. and I note with some amuse Harry While, Patrick Flaherty, George Keister, Charles Dooin, William Duggle- It was rumored that Fred Mitchell was ment the article contribut Masroon, Nick Altrock, John Slattery. J, by, William Hallman, Frank Roth, John to coach the St. Mark school boys at South- ed by D. .! ;. Dugdale. This ("Jiges") Donahue. McFetridge. borough, but Fred says he knows nothing gentleman takes your San about it. Fred is often seen on thej streets Francisco and Los Angeles WASHINGTON CLUB James Ryan, How ST. LOUIS CLUB P. J. Donovan, Homer here and never looked better. correspondents to task and ard P. Wilson, John Townsend, Wyatt Smoot. James T. Burke, Charles McFar- Bill Conant, of the Boston National di accuses them of being par Lee, William Clark, Albert Orth, Case land, John Farrell, David L. Brain, John rectorate, emphatically denies that any tial to the Pacitic Coast. Patton, Louis Drill, William Coughlin, J. O©Neill, Michael J. O©Neill, James feeling on his part kept him away from League. Mi©. Dugdale also AJ Selbaeh, Barry McCorrnick, Malachi Hackett. the National League meeting. He said goes into some details re Kittridge, Edward Dunkle. that there was nothing of sufficient import lating to the now almost ance to induce him to go. He will prob forgotten war" (if k was ably attend the spring meeting. a war), and tries to still OTHER NOTED PLAYERS: Fred Tenney speaks highly of Lush. Hie impress the public that th<- pitching acquisition of the Phillu-s. ;U iFrank Selee will soon hie himself to ..slate men t. but the gentleman is dreaming. Morr©issev. (Cincinuali N. L. ItOj); Wiley Piatt, (Boston N. L. 190iJ); Louis Wiltse/»(N ew Chicago to prepare; for the trip to Los An and I fear he has neglected to peruse the York A.©L. geles. He has lots of fun, hobnobbing with old friends hereabouts. January 16, 1904. SPORTINQ LIFEX

ther said he had given no formal or offi willing to have the Brooklyn Club con cial decision, such as had been attributed tract for the remaining Sundav dates. UCiiTPNTDP 1 K.C to him. SECRETARY KNOWLHS SUNDAY BALL INJURIOUS. when interviewed yesterday, said that the While hnre president Dreyfuss, of Pitts- New York (National) Club had no baud in burg, ventured the opinion that the New the controversy. His only comment was York Americans would make a mistake if this: "If it is. lesrai to p©lay Sunday ball in Ridgewood Park I cannot see why they took up Sunday ball in the East, and games cannot be played on the Polo that the Brooklyn Club would likewise be ground, should we desire to do so. © Mr. guilty of a foolhardy act if it upset the knowles© point was touched upon in the present arrangements uud went in for beginning .of this story, but it leads to ANOTHER QUESTION INVOLVING INTERPRETATION Sunday base bail at home. Said lie: "Such another phaze of the situation that perhaps a departure would not only kill the Sat had something to do with the engaging of urday attendance, but it would hurt busi Ridgewood Park by Mr. Farrell. There OF NATIONAL AGREEMENT. ness- during the week, so that on the whole has been a chautre in the city government, nothing would be gained. The people of the and a reform administration has been dis East have been brought up to oppose Sun placed by a Tammany (Democratic) May day amusements, and Sunday base ball or and city officials. "Personal liberty" games could not bo forced upon them. They I and a liberal enforcement of the laws was The New York American Club©s Occupation of Ridge= might encourage the cheap element, but the keynote of the campaign in which they certainly would keep the better class Gey. B. McClellan was elected t.o the away from the games, doing the sport Mayoralty. While Sunday ball wood Park Raises a Claim by Brooklyn to more harm than good in the Ions run. If ON MANHATTAN © ISLAND I could I would not play Sunday garpes or even in the well populated sections of in Pittsburg. Our Saturday and week-uay Brooklyn would not be deemed advisable t Exclusive Territorial Rights. patronage, as it is in other Eastern cities, by the new police administration, yet such is, such that I would not care to jeopardize games, under orderly auspices, without the it by having my team play Sunday games sale of liquor in" distant Ridgewood I©ark. at home. 1 think those Eastern teams might be permitted as a harmless Sunday /?// Francis C. Ilichter. to law about it. Following is a telegram would do a wise thing if they gave up the amusement in the spirit of the issue of a expressing the sentiments of the Brooklyn idea of playing Sunday games at home." liberal enforcement of Sunday laws so ©Another question involving interpreta Club: strenuously advocated in the recent cam tion of the Cincinnati Peace Treaty and Brooklyn, Ja©u. 0. 1001. paign by the victors. This latter phaze is new National Agreement was raised by August Hemnn.nn. President. NEW YORKJW6GETS. a reasonable surmise only, and the said Cincinnati B. K. Club. condition could be put in a different light the New York American League Club©s Cincinnati. O. occupation of. Kidgewood Park, JU I., for You are wrong in your opinion. Ban .ToUnsou The Ridgewood Park Move of the Local were it expressed from a purely partisan Sunday championship games next sea wired you and ul.so informed yon vrball.Y when (political or base Hall) view point. In peace compact was under consiij.T:; tiun that, in American League Club as Viewed From other words it might be said by such rea son. The Brooklyn Club©s claim to ex naming New York City tln\v le.-iih- intended a INon-Partisan Metropolitan Point, soning that the local American F.oague clusive territorial rights under the five- Sfanhattan Island. Upon this ;>x-uni nee we con Club bawd >ts RidLrewood Park plans en mile clause is disputed by the New sented to sign peace agreement. The Supreme tirely upoti such strong influence as it. Court of the I©nited States lias held that, where B'i Win. t'. JJ- Kndxa'i. may©have with the existing- city .adminis York American Club. As each league a clause of ;i contract between two or more seems disposed to stand by its club parties is disputed, then the intent, of Ibe New York. Jan. 11. -Editor "Sporting tration. Even if such were the ra*e (he there opens up *i controversy of ugly parties to the contract at the time of signing Life:" --The announcement made by the Brooklyn Club would be foolish to »m- same is to he taken as tlie real meaning of (he local American League Club to the effect tatconiw these plans, as by the lo<-al club©s possibilities!. The matter, in the lirst clause. I©nrter your opinion the American League _._ __ that i! had contracted with offer it would benefit, with a non-conflict instance, will have to he settled by can .schedule their games for any borough in Ambrose H. Hussey for the ing schedule, as would the entire National Chairman Merrmauu alone. This places New York City, in addition to Manhattan. It© use of Kidgowood Park for League by such an arrangement. him in an embarrassing position, as, no this holds good, then nothing could bar them fourteen Sunday dates for from coming right into Brooklyn and locate scheduled championship matter how he decides, there is hound acrofs the street: from our grounds, although we games has aroused the ire to be dissatisfaction, and perhaps sore have not the same right to go into Manhattan. A RADICAL DIFFERENCE, I am sure, upon second thought, you will see of President. Ebbetts. of the ness. There may even be resentment you are wrong, and. therefore, request that: Brooklyn Club. It has also Herrmann MBS Givei No Opinion, tut and rebellion. Evidently the new Na YOU send out correction accordingly. opened the way fur a dis tional Agreement needs considerable © (Signed) CIIAKLKS K. KBBETS. play of partisan spirit on Ban Jjhnson Official y Declares That amending in the way of cxplicitness, It will lie interest ing to see what John the part, of writers of New York is in the Righ©. thus limiting Commission responsibility T. Brush will have 1<» say about his new pronounced National and Special to "Sportinjr Lire." angle in the metropolitan situation. As American League tenden New York. Jan. 1:©. President Ban John and work. The code© should leave little vet the man who has consistently fought cies. \Yhat is more, it has as possible to personal discretion, thus son of the American League has taken a the American League from start to finish W. F. H. Koehcli even led some t.o see a re hand in the Ridgewood Park controversy minimizing the constant danger of inter- has given no opinion and made no protest. newal of hostilities between and officially declared him league rows through clash of conflicting the two major organizations. It would be self in favor <>f the New interests. In this particular Ilidgwood almost as much folly to make Ihisi issue York Club©s position. Treas Park case an immediate compromise is NEW WRITS SIDE. the cause for a renewal of the war as it urer Farrell has received a would to create such a condition because letter from Mr. Johnson in in order. The Contention Mede That the Three f a difference of opinion on the foul-strike which that gentleman says: issue. The facts in this recent ruction ap "You are not violating the Metropolitan Clubs Are Located in One pear to be that the signing of that, contract peace agreement, in any BROOKLYN PROTESTS City and Have Eqiril Territorial Rights. | for the use of Rid wood Park for Sun way. and you will be back © New York. Jan. 12.-President Gordon daJ© Sa »ltfs wls dour with the consent and ed © up by© the American upon the advice of President Ban Johnson, League to the limit in your A^sinst the American League Playing at and Treasurer Farrell. of the New York who assured Frank Farrell that there was Ridgewjod Park, Claiming the Terri American League Club, do not take the new departure. It is a Brooklyn Club©s protest no violation of the Peace Agreement. good business move and t tory as National League Under the seriously, and state that THID LKGAL STATUS. congratulate you on your Five-Mile Limit Clause. the National Commission lu the days of the old American Associa Ban. B. Johnson shrewdness in setting in tion the Brooklyn Club played Sunday Brooklyn, N. Y,, Jan. 11.—Editor "Sport could have made no other ahead of the Brooklyn Club, ing Life©:" The announcement of the New ruling than it did, as the games at Ridgewood Park without interfer which I know has been working with the York A. L. Club lease of Ridgewood Park. Brooklyn Club had no more ence from the authorities. Since that time. same end in view for several months. ^ on L. L, for Sunday champion territorial rights within however, a State law has been enacted were alive and they were dead." Mr. ship games next season live miles of Greater New prohibiting Sunday games, except on Johnson contends the Highlanders arc not created a sensation in York than both or either grounds where no admission is charged. limited to Manhattan and that Ridgcwood Brooklyn and consternation of the New York (.dubs. At and the residents in the immediate vicinity being in neither borough is no more Brook in the Brooklyn Club, which the Cincinnati Peace con not objecting to the same as a nuisance. lyn©s" ten itory than it is the Greater New it was stated had also been I©erence last January, lie- The statute has been thus interpreted by York©s. negotiating for Ridgewood. fore the New York Amer the local courts on a test case made at the HEKKMANN GAVE NO OPINION. icans had announced the instigation of Nat. C. Strong, the manager Chairman Ilerrn anu of the National Park for some weeks past Commission has telegraphed to President for a similar purpose. location of the grounds. of tlie Murray Hill semi-professional team, Joseph Cordon the New York and Brook which played every Sunday within the Ebbetts, of the Brooklyn Club, denying President Charles H. Eb- limits of Greater New York uwder "that that he had given his opinion that tin- bets, Treasurer Harry Von lyn Clubs tried to have ruling. it was with this club at a small Greater New York Club can play Sunday der Horst and Edward THK HIGHLANDERS RESTRICTED field called Olympia Field that MoG raw©s ball at Ridgewood under the national Hanlon, comprising the to the Borough of Manhattan. The propo men played a Sunday game last October, agreement. "Following is Hermiaun©s dis Board of Directors of the sition was voted down. The fact that the and drew such an enormous crowd. In Brooklyn Club, met January patch: (.has. Borough of Queens is a part of Greater stead of admissions being charged "con "Cincinnati. 0.. .Tan. 7. 1W-V. t; and decided that the pro New York led the managers of the Amer tributions" were received in tlie shape of "C. IT. Rbbetts, President Bvouklyu ISnse Kflll posed invasion is a violation of the terri ican League Club to proceed to ;.rraiige a the purchase of a score card by each torial rights of the Brooklyn Club and the schedule of Sunday games at Ridgewood. patron. The police arrangements were so "Your telegram to hand. Will take the mat isational League under the National Agree There was nc mention of invading the ter perfect that no one without a score card ter up with Mr. Johnson at once. I Imve u»t ritory of the Brooklyn Club, as Queens is vet expressed an opinion on flic© subject, uor ment. made any effort to pass through the gates. linvo 1 ai.ithui-iml ;;i,y one to do s.« for me. BROOKLYN©S CLAIMS. no more a part of the Borough of Brooklyn Under the same ruling of the courts, and "AUGUST URKUMANN. Copies of the Brooklyn Club©s protest that it is of the Borough of Manhattan. under the same regulations as to admission m-ere sent to President Harry Pnlliam. of SUNDAY HALL LEGAL. Sunday games could be played on the Polo The New York National League Club has the National League: President Ban John offered no protest whatever against the Those who are making loud protests grounds or American League Park, unless Ridgewood proposition, and it is under son, of the American League, and August about the playing of Sunday ball games in the confusion caused by the crowds would Herrmann. president of the National Base Greater New York possibly forget that the cause the courts upon complaint to rule stood that John T. Brush will remain ball Commission. Pulliani and Hcrrrnann law has been tested in the Courts, and that the peace was being disturbed. Out strictly neutral. were requested to act at once. The Brook that bv a decision handed down last sum at Ridgewood Park no such complaint lyn Club claims that Ridgewood Park is mer the New York National League team. would be likely, unless the Brooklyn Club Preyfuss Sets Herrmann R ght. within the five-mile limit, and that the under McGraw. played the first Sunday or parties acting for it would bring the President Dreyfuss says the report that Americans are barred from playing there game in the history of the club at Olympia matter up to the courts in some way. Of Chairman Herrmann had decided in favor under the National Agreement. Ridgewood Park i:©..jfh street and Lenox avenue. No course, whether the local American League of the New Yurks was simply a garbled Park eertaiidy comes within the five-mile admission was charged to trie© grounds, but: Club would be interfered with should reg report of a telephone conversation with limit. It is two miles from Brooklyn City the sale of scar£ cards at 2."> cents each ular tickets be sold is something not yet the Cincinnati correspondent of a Brook Hall out Myrtle avenue. The National netted a good round sum. All of the Sun- discussed. lvn paper. Says ©Mr. Drcyfuss: "The cor League grounds are a mile from the City d©av games played here last-season were IS IT INVASION? respondent asked if the American League Hall in another direction. Ridgewood Park free to the public^ with the score card on The status of the Brooklyn and New- could play ball on Sunday in Brooklyn. is in Queens County and Washington Park, the side. A well-known lawyer who has York Clubs of the senior league, relative Mr. Uerrmann turned to me and asked the the League©s grounds, are in Kings County. looked into the matter carefully said yes to the division of local territory, is too well question. I said: ©Certainly, if the law- The American Leaguers assert: that they terday that, so long as©the strict letter of understood for further comment, but: as the permits.© This cannot be made appear as are not restricted to Manhattan Island. It the law was not violated there could lie local American League Club officially en- an agreement. If the American League is recalled, however, that President Brush, no interference with Sunday ball provid tilled the "Greater New York Base Ball of the New York Nationals, objected to insists on playing Sunday ball it will b(i ed for the masses. Club." entered the local field since the a violation of the peace agreement." visiting League clubs playing exhibition consolidation of the old cities of New York games in Hobokcn, in another State. and Brooklyn, and as the matter of terri A SERIOUS MATTER, tory is not made exactly clear by the Johnson©s Ultimatum. Peace Pact, the question raised by Presi Chicago Jan. 14.---President Johnson to ADVERSEJolROOKLYN. dent Ebbetts naturally causes controversy. day declared himself flatly as follows: "I \Vh :ch the National Comm©ssion, as a Thai it is a question for the National Com informed Messrs. I»reyfuss ;,nd Herrmann The Commission Chairman Decid s in Body, Will Have to Settle, Say Both mission. and that the decision will prob- of the fact that the American League was Pu-liam and Herrmann Dreyfuss©View. ablv rest with Garry Herrmann, are facts going to play Sunda©- base ball in New Favor of the New York American Club, preily plainly outlined. In this connection York before it was made public, and while Which Blicits Another Protest From Cincinnati, O.. Jan. 12.- President Harry at the meeting I received a telegraphic Pnliiam. of tin- National League, before i':. might be well to keep in mind Mr. Ilerr- Brooklyn. mann©s uniform fairness in dealing with all protest from Ebbetts,. of the Brooklyn leaving for the East, said he considered the matters in which both leagues are inter Club, as did M.r. Hernuann. I do not. New York, Jan. 12. Editor "Sporting Ridgewood I©ark matter of ested a fact some folks should keep in know what replv was ivuide by Mr. Herr Li©e:" The National Commissioi; through sufh importance that it sight at this time. mann. but he told me there was! riothimr Chairman Hermann has overruled the would have to be acted on LOCAL CLUB©S POSITION. in the National Agreement to prevent our Brooklvn - Club©s protest by all the members of the The local American League people say playing in any part of Greater New York against, the New York National Commission at the that the Peace Agreement stipulated the on ©Sundays or week days if we wanted to. American League Club proper time. Further than location of the new club in New York nor anything to prevent the National .playing Sunday champion that he refused to express city and did not confine it to Manhattan League clubs there doing the same. I ship games at Ridgewoed an opinion on the matter. borough. A< there is no intention to set see it has been stated that the clubs of Park next: season. Chair Chairman Ilerriuann to-day tle in Brooklyn, the case cannot lie made the various leagues cannot. under the man Herrmann wived Pres- also refused to discuss the one of an attempt to displace the Brook peace treaty, play outside the cities in - ident Ebbetts that. the matter further than to say lyn people. As further evidence it is an which they© are located. If that were New York Americans had that the Commission as a nounced that Frank Farvell, when he first true there could be no-base ball, of course, a light to play at Ridge bodv would have to act if thought of engaging Ridgewood Park, no as such a provision would literally pre wood if they so desired, the©New York A. L. Club tified Manager Hanlon. and was told by vent either the New York team or any and that in so doing they Harry C Pulliatn insisted on Sunday games Hanlon to go ahead. Hanlon, so it is said. other club coming to Chicago to play would violate no agree at. Ridsewood Park and the was told that the Brooklyn Club could play Comiskey©s or Hart©s tcani, and vice versa. ment. To this decision the Brooklyn Club continued its opposition to there when not used by the local Ameri However, we intend to play Sunday games Brooklyn Club takes ex can League Club. The latter club is 3tiJ! in New York nest season," Hon. A.Hemnjnn ception and threatens to go such a©u arrangement. Mr. Ilcrrniaun fur- 4 SPORTINQ January 16, 1904.

illegal; where there is no demand for it: Rules Committee of the various leagues that the rules be so amended as to abolish where influential portions of the community the bunt when first base is occupied, with SPORTING LIFE arc unrelentingly opposed to it; and when1 no one out. Such action would increase subterfuge or evasiou would inevitably base running aud skillful place hitting. Tin- A WEEKLY JOURNAL have to be resorted to by any club to play idea originated with Frank Selee, the Cn"- devoted to THE EASTERN LEAGUE BEING PUT cago manager. There was some discussion Sunday ball, thus opening the door to as to the advisability of prohibiting man Base Ball, Trap Shooting and prosecution, detraction, degradation and INTO GOOD SHAPE. agers from throwing out old balls for use. General Sports blackmail. except, of course, such balls as may have been new when the game begau and be The very fact that to play Sunday ball came soiled iu the day©s play. Arthur FOUNDED APRIL, 1883. Weak Clubs of Last Season Strength Irwin advocated this measure, being strong any Eastern club would have to use some ly opposed to the unsportsmanlike ©prac other than its regular park indicates the tice of ringing hi old balls. The matter Trade-marked by the Sporting Life Pub. Co. illegitimacy of the thing. Major league ened Financially Worcester Out of will be taken up again at the spring meet Entered at Philadelphia Post Office ing. as second class matter base ball is too decent, honest and re the League For Good Powers Re= THE CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE. spectable a sport, too distinctively Amer For 1904 it was decided should open ican in character, too well entrenched with April 28; also provides for 140 games in Published by elected Unanimously as Pooh-Bah. stead of 126 as last season, exclusive of public, press and pulpit, to lend itself to Sunday games, which will be scheduled sep THE SPORTING LIFE anything that savors of illegality", of de arately. President Powers was empowered fiance of public sentiment, of evasion of By Francis C. Riehter. to provide the transportation for all of PUBLISHING CO. The Eastern League held its long-de the clubs. The League then adjourned to wholesome restrictive laws, or of anythiu meet at the cull of the Chair. 34 South Third Street that requires explanation, apology or de layed annual meeting on the 4th iustaiit, THE DEJLKGATES. PHILADELPHIA, PA., U. S. A. fense. In short, the magnates cannot af and settled the presidential and terri to the meeting were: J. J. Nevins and Wil ford to place the National game in an torial questions in an eminently satisfac liam Murray. Jersey City: J. J. McCaffery, tory manner. The re-election of Mr. Barbey Berger and Arthur Irwin. Toronto; THOMAS S. DANDO...... ^...... President equivocal position without suffering seri W. W. Pierce. George H. Stalliugs and J. CLIFF. DANDO...... Treasurer ous loss in prestige. That mere profit can P. T. Powers to the presidency was a John Kreitner. Buffalo; E. F. Underbill, well-deserved tribute to a conscientious, George W. Sweeney and George Smith, WILL K. PARK...... Secretary not excuse, condone or compensate for. Rochester; Edward Hanlou, Baltimore; A. KKANCIS C. RiCHTER...... Editor-in-Chief zealous and able official. It is not stat H. Howe, Jr.. Providence: P. H. Hurley, EDWARD C. STARK...... Business Manager But, looking at the matter from a purely ing or praising too much to say that Worcester; M. B- Puder, T. E. Curran. R. commercial standpoint, there is no sub there is no more able base ball execu B. Schmidt and W. W. Buruham, Newark. stantial profit in Sunday ball for any ma Subscription Rates tive iu the land than Mr. Powers. Cer Montreal Gits the Plum. jor league club whatever. In minor leagues One Year ...... $2.00 tainly, uo minor ©league chief has been Special to "Sporting Life." Six Months ...... 1.25 Sunday ball is probably a necessity, be put to such a test as has Mr. Powers Single Copy ...... 5c, New York. Jan. 13.--It can be stated au cause of excessive expenses and limited in his twelve years© incumbency of the thoritatively that the ©Eastern League Foreign Postage . $1.04 extra per annum drawing capacity. But the major leagues Payable In Advance Eastern League presidency. The strenu Schedule Committee has decided to trans have no such excuse. They have the pow ous history of that tempest-tossed or fer the Worcester franchise to Montreal. er to curtail expenses through their abso ganization is proof of the fact that no Mr. John Kreitner. of Buffalo, will finance, lute control of the players; and they have other man could so well have guided it, the club, and infielder Charley Athertou 20 PAGES 20 the cities of greatest population, with the preserved it through its many reorgani will be the team manager. necessary percentage of idle, well-to-do and zations, and steadily maintained its- sportively-inclind local and vsiiting pa position as the premier minor league o CONDENSED DISPATCHES. trons to warrant a paying average daily the country. attendance. To play Sunday ball with ©^pcflal to "Snortine Life." such conditions is to concentrate public Pitcher Moriarity has accepted the terms attention and patronage on the one open EASTERN LEAGUE MEETING. of the Newark Club. Qurrent Qomment day of the week, and to kill off the week The Albany Club has signed pitcher Doc The Circuit Question Practically Settfed Sheller, of Philadelphia. day attendance practically for the benefit With Worcester Out and Montreal in- of only one class of patrons. Thus ulti Catcher Tkomas Leahy has signed with By Editor Francis C. Riehter Powers Still President. mately both home and visiting clubs are the San Francisco Club. New York, Jan. 12. The annual meet Haverhill has signed Bert Jordan, pitcher restricted to dependence on one day©s re ing of the Eastern League of Professiona of the Bridgeport High School team. ceipts, taking chances on weather and Base Ball Clubs, originally scheduled to The Toledo Club has released its claims reducing their earning season practically take place a mouth ago, was, SUNDAY BALL held at the Victoria Hotel to pitcher Stackpole, of New Bedford. two-thirds. All this without considering Jan. 4, 5, 0. After a brief Manager Mike Fisher has signed Thomas the resultant chicanery in schedules, and session an adjournment was Sheehan and Truck Eaga,n for his new On the heels of the inter-league disagree the injustices and hardships imposed upon taken until Tuesday, in or Tacoma Club. meat over the foul-strike rule couics the der to allow the circuit com The Columbus Club hag traded catcher visiting teams due to physical inability mittee, composed of George Imbroglio between the two major leagues George Fox for infielder George Wrigley, to make equitable division of the only sure T. Stallings, of Buffalo; of New Orleans. over the occupation of Ridgewood Park for profitable dates, the Sunday games. Judge J. J. Neviu, of Jer Sunday-playing purposes by the New York sey City; Edward Hanlou, Captain Bill Fox, of Indianapolis, has We know whereof we speak in this mat of Baltimore, and President been appointed coacli of the Purdue Uni American Club, despite the energetic pro versity base ball team. ter, because we have watched the opera Powers, to finish the task test of the Brooklyn National Club. Al that has caused all the President Dreyfuss will meet President ready has arisen a radical difference ol tion of Sunday ball in major leagues and trouble. Rochester and Johnson in New York, Jan. 25, to consult noted the effect for two decades. The P. T. Powers Providence were assured of opinion as to the rights of the two dis on non-conflicting schedules. innovation was made in the West twenty membership, and the con puting clubs, which the National Commis test for the eighth franchise lay between The Rockford Club has sold pitcher Kil- years ago with the advent of the old lian to Detroit and has signed pitcher M. sion will find it difficult to reconcile, and Montreal and Richmond. President Pow American Association. That organization ers announced that he had appointed Ed P. Malvern, of Manchester, la. which may lead to serious trouble; in fact, always had trouble with its Sunday play ward Hanlou as the representative of the The Nashville Club has practically con the matter -\\-ill have to be handled with National Association to go to California cluded negotiations for third baseman ing section, aud by reason of its absolute with James Hart, of the National League, Jay Andrews, of the Portland outlaw club. extreme moderation and prudence to avoid dependence upon Sunday ball, along with and Ban Johnson, of the American League, giavo cor.xequouccs. The New York situa for the purpose of inducing, if possible, According to a Kansas City dispatch its so-called "popular tariff," was never Charley Nichols acknowledges his accept tion has been precarious right along, too the Pacific Coast organization to come in able to rise to a plane with the respect under the national agreement. Hanlou will ance of the St. Louis N. L. Club©s man much baring been left undefined in the able, high-priced©, non-Sunday-playing old leave for California during th« latter part agement. Cincinnati Treaty. It is therefore at all National League; and eventually fell by of January. Walter Fiddles, of the Toronto Silver limes full of possibilities dangerous to the POWERS RFJ-BLECTED. Plate Co.. has been elected president of the wayside, unwept, unhouored and un On the second day the Board of Directors the Toronto Club, succeeding A. A. Alex general peace. This new complication may sung. Sunday ball was introduced into presented their report approving of Presi ander, resigned. afford an opportunity for clearly and final the National League through the consoli dent Powers© acts and accounts and award ing the championship to Jersey City. The Barney Dreyfuss announces that the spe ly settling the New York status for both dation of 1001, and ever since such games cial National League committee will make leagues. Directors also decided a .number of pro- its decision in the Davis-Jones case with- have been played in the senior league, te&ts, which made the official league stand iu a very few days. but only in the West, and incidentally ing as follows: If this Kidgewood Park case should alone have aided in the demoralization of that Clubs. W. I,. P.C.I Clubs. W. L. P.C. Manager Watkius, of Minneapolis, has eventually create a serious breach in the Jersey City 92 ;;8 .730! Newark. . . 74 63 .540 traded catcher Yeager and pitcher Vas- organizat©on. The American League in Buffalo... 70 4:j .0481 Providence. 45 86 .."44 binder for catcher Roach aud pitcher relations of the major leagues it would be its minor state was a Sunday-playing or Toronto... 80 45 .<;4n| Montreal. . .17 W .284 Bailey, of Columbus. a matter of keen regret, largely because ganization, and consequently was com Baltimore. 71 D-i .5081 Rochester.. 34 97 .200 William J. MeDermith. former president the game is not worth the candle. A war pelled to remain so after expansion. Mr. P. T. Powers was unanimously re-( of the old Tri-State League, from which over ©Sunday ball illegal in the East and, elected as president-secretary-treasurrfr, Delehanty, Gumbert, Kennedy and Cy Thus with twenty years of experiment there being no other candidate or opposi Young graduated, is dead at Columbus, O. therefore, involving moral considerations- tion whatever. The Board of Directors is ing with Sunday ball it is possible to sure- Manager Connie Mack aud business man would, on general principles, be unwise; ©y trace and demonstrate the evil effect of to consist of Buffalo. Baltimore, Toronto and Rochester representatives. ager John Shibe, of the Athletic Club, over Ridgewood Park it would be posi the practice. In the three major leagues THE CIRCUIT QUESTIONS. started on a Southern tour Jan. l."» to select tively foolish, as there is no guarantee that this practice was confined to the West The reorganization of the Rochester club a suitable training place for the Athletic aud the constant struggle to maintain the was approved. Regarding Providence, it team. the territory is worth even a petty squab sport 111 that section tells its own story! ble, to say nothing of an inter-league row. The American Association was always was stated that A. H. Ho we, Jr., had been The Milwaukee A. A. Club has transferred relieved of the franchise, which has been first baseman Conners to the Baltimore The fact that the old Brooklyn Club, in the weak because its Western circuit could not be made self-supporting even with issumed by new backers, whose identity is Club, and has signed a Northern Michigan 80©s, after several years of Sunday ball at Sunday games. The National League iu to be revealed in the near future by ©the pitcher named Hiram AVood, standing 6 L©ircuit Committee, composed of Hanlon, feet. ;» inches. Ridgcwood Park, voluntarily abandoned its long career tried and discarded twen Neviu and Stallings. The committee was that park and all Sunday games at home ty-five cities, nearly all of them in the According to a Brooklyn dispatch it has West. The American League is too voting also given power to transfer the Wor- just been revealed that Hon Fricken, a tells a story which the latter-day magnates yet for comparison or example, but already ester franchise either© to Montreal or well known minor league player, died in may well pause to consider. To give force t shows aj inclination to enter the path Richmond, and its decision is to be ren dered within a week. P. H. Hurley, of that city on Nov. 30 last, and was buried to the point we may add that the old that leads to trouble and ruin. Sum in Brooklyn Dec. 1. ming up, this fact stands out boldly and Worcester, retiring was elected au honor Athletics also voluntarily abandoned Sun irrefutably: The back bone of the old | ary member of the league, with all due President Herrmann, of the Cincinnati day- games at Gloucester, after suffering American Association was the nou-Sundav- courtesies extended. lub. has been so pressed by St. Louis and playing East; the bulwark of the Nation- CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION. Philadelphia for Jake Beckley that he has the loss of much prestige and popularity in 11 League was and is that section- and The constitution was amended to con put it up to the player to ©choose which their own home and thereby aiding the the chief strength aud hope of the Ameri form to the revised constitution of the of the two clubs he will play with. establishment of the rival Philadelphia can League to-day lies this side of the National Association. The National Com President Killilea, of the Boston Ameri- mission©s new form of contract was also Club. Allegheuies! Thus all the arguments for an League Club, has secured a seven Sunday ball are refuted by the simple adopted. A resolution was adopted which ears.© lease of the Huntington avenue spectacle of the rock-ribbed stability of seeks the co-operation of the National and grounds. Arrangements will at once be We make no protest against the practice ©he one non-Sunday-playing section. American Leagues in avoiding games with made for increasing the seating capacity at of Sunday playing where law condones and the semi-professional, "independent" clubs *he grounds. Then, why meddle with the practice in and about New York city. A rule was sentiment sanctions ,it, as is the case in labit aud sentiment, of a section whoso adopted requiring permission from all clubs Clinton II. Bradley, aged 34 years Is the West generally. On ol.liieul grounds, liiarter-cenUiry record proves its tradi- before a released player can leave the lead at I©tiea. \. Y.. .-is the result © of too. Sunday ball can bo excused in view ion ami policy to Slave b«-en the best league. A resolution was passed insisting strychnine poisoning taken with suicidal uiil safest©.- And why endeavor to in that the rule lie enforced whereby no club "tent. It is be-lieved business reverses of the fact that it. furnishes innocent and roiince iuto a prosperous and we])-estat>- in the National Agreement jurisdiction can irouglit. on melancholia. He at one time healthful amusement for many, who might ishod section an innovation with nothiTit: play with an independent club that em played hi the Eastern League. otherwise be more harm fully engaged on the o recommend it but une continuous © rec- ploys an ineligible player, or with a club At Mauistee. Mich.. Jan. S. Lc.in rd of ghastly failures in the past, and day of rest. Tint us a business proposition that has played against a team containing Wolters. a former noted ball plaver ma- [iiasi-wi-ecUs in the present? Keep Sun- an ineligible player. ried Mrs. Frank Caniield. :i widow \vorl!i SiMiday ball is a snare and delusion for a lay ball in the West if you will or imi

others involved, may have some influence can pitch or piny any position, and be will be after one or more of them, but \ toward causing :i modification of the order. sides knows the game from a to •/.. He thought thiit if I could get Curtis without One of the most serious phases of the situa is one of those intelligent base ball play much trouble lie. would be worth taking on tion is its probable effect upon ers. Reisliug is the star that Barney the team. From reports ho has the making THE PENDING SALM has© been telling the boys he had cap of a fine player." of the club. Unless the extra half-hour©s tured, but would not give out his name. BLISTEKS. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT INNOCENTLY work is added in the morning, instead of He> was the manager of the Toledo Club ©©It©s a fact that there was some wine the afternoon, it will probably cause the the past season, but his contract docs not opening going on at the Laughery Club," DEALS LOCAL BALL A BLOW. deal to fall through. It has been Intimated call for a reservation, and the man is there snid Colonel Barney with a smile. "When in some quarters©that©t"Se transfer had al fore free to sign with the I©ittsburgs. wo lauded there Garry Herrmann took us ready struck a snag, but the allegation that MUCK, THE PURSER. down in the cellars and showed us 300 President. Johnson said, in the West a Returning base ball men tell of funny cases of Moutebello. When we left I ani His Order Requiring Department Clerks week ago, that he would have to seek doings in the West. Our old friend, Muck- sure that there weren©t 300 casea Tell outside owners for the local club after all, enfuss, is stirring up things. It seems that you we made a hole in that pile. That©s to Labor Until 4.30 Daily Sure to should not be accepted with confidence. Muck is writing for a paper out that way, what it was there for." It. can be stated from positive, unquestion and, incidentally, tearing up the manage One day last vyeek Secretary Locke re able personal knowledge that at that exact ment of the Cardinals for all sorts of ceived the following message from Colonel Injure the Senators© Patronage and time the deal was in a very healthy con shortcomings. This is the funny end. One Barney: "Meet me at '2 o©clock train. © © dition. If Mr. Johnson made any such man said: ©The gang tells me that noth Locke looked up the schedule and found May Hinder the Club©s Sale. assertion I think I know the facts upon ing more amusing could have happened that no train passed through at that time. which it was based, and it is possible that last fall. One day Muck©s mussing* had He failed to find his chief. Saturday Bar a letter shooting into Donny. The latter ney showed the copy of the message,which during the long entr© acte, while the mat he had sent Locke. It had been furnished fiy Paul W. Eaton. ter was waiting for the papers to be drawn, gathered the office gang together one after signed, sealed and delivered, the prospec noon, , and, looking over the clipping, him by Miss Caylor. The copv showed Washington, Jan. 10. Editor "Sporting tive buyers may have concluded to ask brought the Irish curse on the man who that an operator had left words out so Life:" Ex-Manager James H. Manning wrote that letter. ©Hope his hair falls out: that the sense of the message was ruined. a reduction of the price originally agreed It was one of those cases of skipping passed the week in Washington and said upon, which was a pretty good one, that he cannot chew beefsteak: that he that he enjoyed being in cannot wear a necktie,© etc. This for the words in order to get through sooner. though not unreasonable in any sense. Joe Vila writes a treatise on that story town once more. James H. That or some similar consideration may hapless gent who indited that missive. is prospering, along com All this time poor Muck was turning blue about Pittsburg and Cincinnati going te- all of those ever known in the Washing ing shifted to Buffalo at a salary reduc ton base ball world are as nothing to that tion of §75 per mouth. He vows that the of last Friday, which may leave no Wash National Agreement calls for the advance ington Club to be managed ment and betterment of the condition of and cause the loss of till players, and the Klssinger case does not the capital invested in it. "« <£* IL * t 9 * C* 9 99 f* • J 13 f* t look as if one league was standing by this The innocent author of this agreement. "Still, it©s none of my busi base ball cataclysm was no Sporting LifeV Sixth Story. ness. I guess," was Barney©s last com less a person than Presi In this issue, January 16, "Sporting Life" introduces to itfi ment. dent Roosevelt, and, as is With a good man at the helm of the St. usual when the Rough readers a remarkable story entitled Louis Club why shouldn©t it cut a dash the Uider gets into the game, coming season? Look pitchers Corbftt. there was something doing, Taylor, Nichols, McFnrlaud. That©s a fine sure enough! The event array, and no one can gainsay it. referred to was the issuance "THE STROLLERS" Secretary Locke has a good one on Ray f an executive order that mond Jones, the Penusy Lino©s passenger hereafter the government agent, who is ever claiming that his road Paul IV. Eatott departments shall be open By Frederick S. Ish&m. is on time. Seven hours late in reaching for business until 4.30 I©. Cincinnati was Loeke©s experience. Com M., instead of 4.00, as heretofore. As a "The Strollers" is a novel of much merit. The scenes are laid ing home the train was actually ahead (if majority of Washington base ball patrons in that picturesque and interesting period of American life time, and stopped on the bridge to wait are in the civil service of the government until station time. the effects of the order will probably be the last of the stage-coach days the days of the strolling Elmer E. Shaner, manager of the Inter disastrous, if not absolutely destructive to player. The author, Frederick S. Isham, gives a delightful state Association, a staunch friend of Sher the professional game in this city, unless and accurate account of a troop of players making a circuit in iff Dickson, says: ©©I went up to the office it, is modified in some way. While Wash the wilderness from New York to New Orleans, travelling by of our highest county officer the other day, ington has enjoyed a gratifying growth in and just to show how strong 1 stood 1 put. recent years, the population having in stage, carrying one wagon load of scenery, playing in town my feet upon his desk." Shaner and Sher creased to 318,000 or thereabouts, accord halls, taverns, barns or whatnot, ©"the Strollers" U a new note iff Dickson arc, with "Ed" Swart wood, ing to the last semi-official figures, its members of the Rainmakers© Sportsmt-.u in fiction. Don©t fail to read this capital story ! Association, and friends of two di.cades. BASE BALL ATTENDANCE would be small without the patronage of the several thousand enthusiastic follow ers of the game who work in the executive QUAKER QUIPS. departments. These, under favorable con to hear the latest in the base ball world. ditions, would, in a majority of cases, at PITTSBURfi POINTS. The veteran looks well and admits that Probability of an Early Trial o" One cf the tend nearly all the games and swell the he feels the same. Damage Suits Against the Philade phia number of spectators to twice what any Dr. Reisling's Acquisition is Announced— "No, I have not made any arrangements other place of Washington©s size could turn for the season to come," said Robert. Ciub Owing to the Park Disaster of Last out. Without them, however, Washington Joe Corbett Will Join the Cardinals "Now I cannot say as to that. All I know August. is simply a dead one to the diamond world, —Bobby Lowe Discusses Up-to-Date about my being mentioned for the leader and would probably be passed up by the Topics— Bits of News. ship of the St. Louis Nationals is what I /?// F. C. Ricliter. stronger minor leagues. Of course the have seen In the papers. I suppose that my name has been spoken of sometime or Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 12. It Is probable executive order may be so modified as to fi>/ A. R. the other in the conferences regarding the that in the very near future some one of add the extra .half-hour before nine, the Pittsburg, .Tan. 11. Editor "Sporting Cardinals. To tell the truth I would not the damage suits against the Philadelphia present hour of opening, instead of after Life:" Saturday was a lively one in base object to taking a whirl at the St. Louis Club resulting from the dis four. Probably if a large majority of the ball circles in the town of thrice cham management. To all appearances Charley aster of last August may be persons affected wish it, and the interests pions. Col. Barney, who Nichols will be the man. That is, I am only brought to trial in fact, it of the community appear to require it, it hij/K been absent for the going on the newspaper reports. Nick b- probable that a trial may will be so Ordered. A local paper states best part of two months-, may have to get out of Kansas City for the l»e had within two weeks. that in one division of the Agricultural De came here,, opened up his situation there does not Jook to be t In- Lawyer John G. Johnson partment all but two persons out of sev office for a flying trip, chat- best. As long as the Western League has entered his appearance enty-live prefer the 8.30 plan. Of course, fed the game, past, present sticks to K. C. you may depend upon it for the defense and a test if that arrangement was made base ball and future, peeped over the that Nick will have a ©steady job. The ca.se cannot be tried too would not be interfered with at all. No last schedule lie made out Denver team? Well; I read n t long ago soon for the Philadelphia other satisfactory ami then hustled East for that the deal to turn it over to a man Club, whose officials will be SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM another stay. There was named Aichele has flashed in the pan. Mr. pleased to get a decision Packard did not want to go on with the so as to know how to pro has been suggested, although one has been nothing sensational in the plans when it came to the fine point. Jack worked out under which the club might day©s doings, but a wad of ceed for the future. It \x possibly clear expenses. The plan involves entertaining gossip came O©Connor would have been put in charge James Potter a question, however, wheth out in Rooms 903 and 4, had the deal gone through." er the state of public feel- a return to the Seventh street grounds, THE BOOSTER©S BOSS. ing due to the Iroquois Theatre horror which can be reached in about fifteen A. R. Cralty Farmers© Building. In this Billy Phillips, looking every inch an up- minutes from most of the departments, and lot was confirmation of a to-date manager, was in the" city one day would not act prejudically to the club in the .commencement of the games at 4.45, report that the club had a new pitcher in last week. He had timed his ©trip from a trial at this time. The club©s attorneys instead of 4.30, the hour of beginning play Dr. Reisling: that the fight for Scanlon Allenport to see Colonel Barney about a have not yet indicated the line of defense. in past years. Of course, it goes without was being kept up; that Col. Harry Pul- player that he had in his mind©s eye. Re Four suits have been brought for loss of saying that President Roosevelt and his ad liani was happy over the general outlook; call the giant Pittsburg tried out last fall life, and thirty five suits for injuries. A visers took the action that they decided that Clarke was finally aroused, etc. in the outfield named Eugene CurtisV This number of separate suits have also been upon without any reference to base ball Dli. REISLING SECURED. lad lives at Wheeling, where he is a keeper brought against-Messrs. Reach and Rogers interests, and probably without any in the State Insane Asylum. Last year as owners of the grounds and builders of The announcement that the club had se the seats, some of which are set for trial thought of them. No one, as is well under cured the services of Dr. Reisling was a he played on the Wheeling team and the stood, could be more friendly to manly surprise to the club officials. They could sheriff of the county kept writing Pitts in March. sports than the Governor-Colonel- President not form any idea as to the burg to take the man. Andrew Stevenson, has always shown himself. His distinguish cause of the publicity of the of the Phi Hies, also ran across the fellow ed Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable affair. It appeared in a and thinking that he would fit in on the HPED SULLIVAN©S HUMOROUS William. H. Moody, has always been an local paper under a Toledo Quakers told "Shetts" to look him over. active promoter of the game onco owned line, and was n/> doubt Shetts came on here and asked the Pitts * Stories of the Ball Field. the club in his home city, Haverhill, Mass., burg management about Curtis. Colonel A book that will live as long as the game. His sent out from that city. Barney smiled and then sent Sammy and is still interested in it. Mr. Moody is "The first intimation we Leever over to Wheeling for the man. torical, Biographical, Humorous and Satirical, always referred to by base ball people as had that the matter had Curtis is a strong, healthy looking young Single copies can be had 715 Burlingtoa Building, "A PRINOB." reached public ears was man. He was a trifle overweight when he St. Txmis, Mo., by forwarding 25cts. (postage Sets. In the past some of them have suggested when we struck Columbus came here, but at that managed to show extra). Trade supplied by the American News that, the writer should request an inter the other evening enroute speed. He hit the ball in good style, bang to this city," said Col. B. Co., New York, and the Western News Co., Chi view on base ball with him for this cor ing it over second base often, showing that cago, 111. respondence, but it seemed a little too much "The man who got it was he was timing the pitch all right. At the like butting in. No doubt these gentlemen close at that. He has many close of the season it was announced that and their associates in the Cabinet will Or. f. C. Reisling of the details down fine." the Pittsburgs would hardly keep the DI AVPPC—Professional and first regret that the order which considerations The club owner is delight man. Still he has not been released. "I F L.A. I IwIVO class amateur ball play of public duty caused them to issue will ed over the capture of the man. He has would like to know who he belongs to," ers wanted for a. new league in the Southern states. operate so adversely to base ball. Per- an idea that the Ohio dentist will be a said Phillips. "I have a fine outfield and Address, with stamp for reply, M. W. MONROE, baps this fact, in connection with many strong addition to the team. Dr. Beisling feel sure that next fall some league clubs Planter©s Hotel, 121 St.Charles St,New Orleaa*,La. SPORXINO January 16, 1904.

can celebrities had returned to Chicago and Harry Pulliam hud gone back 10 New York, Barney Dreyfuss lingered in Red- 1904 EDITION MOW/ RE&OV! land. Secretary Will II. Locko joined him here and Pirate headquarters were opened at the St. Nicholas, where Jim O©Malloy. BASE BALL CELEBRITIES AT A HIS* recently groundkoepor at League I©ark. was S secured as the successor of John Murphy. President Barney brought his schedule >d by J. E. SULLIVAN, Sec-Treas. A. A. U. TORIC CLIB. with him. As now projected the season s in the West will open on April 14, with Chicago at Cincinnati and Pittsburg at The only publication in the country containing Carry tfemnann©s House Party Once St. Louis. Three teams, two Western and all authentic Athletic Records. one Eastern, the Pirates, sure, will be seen here during the Elks© reunion. The CONTENTS Best-on-record at- every distance in running, More Brooklyn Was Misled and Presi Red chief is chairman of the big reunion walking, swimming, and every branch of athletic sport, committee, which has promised the Best Amateur Athletic Union records in all events; Intercol dent tbbetts Exploded Prematurely People on Earth, the greatest time they ever had when they come to Cincinnati legiate A. A. A. A. records from 1876; Intercollegiate Con next summer. The reunion is to last eight ference A. A. records; interscholastic records; collegiate Barney Dreyfuss and the Schedule. days and base ball will be played at. dual meets; intercollegiate and. interscholastic meets in League I©ark every day of the jubilating 1903; Stale and sectional championship records; relay jamboree. racing; gymnastic records; women©s athletic records; skat fit/ Rtii Mulfnrtl. .]> . President Ban Johnson told Barney ing records; miscellaneous records: complete list of Kng- Cincinnati, O., Jan. 10. Editor "Sport-© Dreyfuss that the New ©York Club, would - - lish champions from IS©Jo©; English, I risb, Scotch and Aus Ing Life:" Redland has been, in a whirl play Sunday ball at home, but did not say that a desertion of grounds for other tralasian official records; Olympic games and St. Louis World©s Fair athletic for nearly a week, but with the departure programme; review ot season of 190©!, containing a summary of all imuortant of the visit in?,© moguls a territory was contemplated. The two winter calm -again prevails, schedules. American and National, were athletic events during§the year. Over -Oil pages of athletic information. broken only by an occa compared, but nothing more than, com Illustrated with numerous portraits of leading athletes and atliietic teams. sional finding handed down parison was made. RKI> TEAM TALK. Price 1O Cents. by Chief Justice llernnann, Manager Kcllcy is keeping as quiet at of the Supremo (.©curt of Baltimore as a Quaker at meeting. He Base Ball. The days spent did touch off a few lamentations over the A. G. SPALDING & BROS., at the- Laughery Club by lizzie of the deal for Barrett. He never 21 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia. the Red chief and his had any hope for Sheckard. for he knew guests were marked by one New York. Chicago. Denver. Buffalo. Boston. Baltimore. San Francisco. Ned Hnnlou well enough to realize that St.Louis. Kansas City. Minneapolis. Montreal, Canada. London, England. queer episode. It was while the Foxy One wouldn©t tear out the main dinner was being served on spring of the Brooklyn©s run getting works Send for a copy of Spalding©s handsomely illustrated catalogue ot Athletic Sports. Tuesday that Mr. Herr- and hand it over to Cincinnati. "Cy"© Sey maim was called to the tele- mour has cut out "the occasional beer" Ken Muliord, Jr. phone, and he returned to and he ought to be as valuable to the Red the discussion ot his wild cause next year as he was in the fall of duck with the remark: 1!}02. when there wasn©t a fielder in the "That was a funny wrinkle. The ©Brook whole land had anything on him. With that several persons assured them they can be Sunday base ball in Queens bor lyn Eagle© wanted to know whether Brook "Cv" in center firmly convinced that he doubted very much whether Mr. Herrmann ough or Ridgewood, or whatever one lyn could play Sunday ball under the terms is a fixture, the Red outfield of ©04 will ever had said a word of the kind. chooses to call it, there can be Sunday of the Peace Agreement. 1 answered: be strong enough for anybody©s money. IIERRMANN©S POSITION. base ball in Brooklyn and in New York, for Of course, if the authorities will stand Fred Odwell©s record for base-running and Sure enough, a reply was received there cannot possibly be two kinds of law for it.© " run getting will be an incentive for all shortly after, in which Mr. Herrmann an for the same city. That was all, but when the house party the regulars to get a move on and keep nounced that he had not rendered any A great many persons who are very fond returned from the club on the Hoosier up the clip. The Red Club deserves the such decision, and considered the matter of base ball are sorry in more ways than whore of the Ohio Rivec the Red chief best that every member of the team can one entirely too grave to be treated in an one to see this question raised. Sunday found a long telegram from Charles H. give in the way of honest playing returns. offhand manner. One of the newspapers, base ball has been the bete uoir of the na Ebbetts at his office protesting against his which co-ildn©t be quite satisfied that the tional game in every city in which it is opinion thai, the New York Americans dispatch had been sent properly, edited the played professionally. The East doesn©t could play Sunday ball at Uidgewood. The BSOOKLY¥SJROTEST. thing over so that Mr. Hemnanu was need it, never has ©asked for it, and cau Brooklyn" Club president in his agitation made to reconsider, instead of consider, get along without it. Why the Ridgewood Park Case is a Seri but that; was merely a little joke that was blundered in making public his protest be thrown in to let the paper down easy. SUNDAY GAMES fore he learned that he had no ground for ous Matter For the National League- So the matter stands just where it did. will eventually mean what they have meant any such action. Chairman Herrmann Some Potent Arguments Against Sun The American League Club in New York to every city in the West that has tried would not pre-judge a case that may come them great Sunday crowds and a week day Ball in the Hast. has announced that it intends to play before the National Commission, and he Sunday games in what, without question, day attendance that pays next to nothing. wired the Brooklyn people that lie gave no is the©teYritory of the Brooklyn base ball New York hasn©t the demand for Sunday opinion in the matter and had certainly Pit JO/I©M JS. Foxier. club, and the National League will ulti base ball that is said to exist elsewhere, not. said that the New Yorkers could trans Brooklyn, N. Y., January 11.-Editor mately be called upon to render a decision for the reason that the Saturday half- fer games to Kong Island. The question of "Sporting Life:"- For the last week in the matter. holiday always is observed here, and there territorial rights is in dispute, and the Brooklyn has been the stamping ground of A MATTER© OF IMPORTANCE. is the same opportunity to see a game promised break from the American cir all the sensation that was Sarcastic people in Brooklyn, and there that would be afforded on Sunday. There cuit, prescribed in the Treaty of Peace will in evidence in the base ball are plenty of them, so far as the National are some Western cities where the Satur make more work for ihe diplomats. world. It all came from a League is concerned, since there are many day half-holiday is not observed to the THAT HOUSE PARTY. simple little statement on who think that the Brooklyn Club was same extent that it is in the East. It Of the visiting delegates from the House the i art of the owners of unjustly treated at the peace conference seems as if there is enough base ball for of Moguls who were here during the the New York American in Cincinnati, are of opinion that the the average citizen without trying to crowd week James A. Hart was the only one who League Club that they in Brooklyn owners will get little or no sat it iiito the tirst day of the week. Tired did not go lo.the Laughery tended to. cross the river isfaction from the National League when humanity wants a little relaxation now and Club. P.an Johnson and next summer and play the question comes to an issue. then other than traveling out to a base Charles A. Comiskey were Sunday games on the dia I am Inclined t<6 doubt that. This is a ball game. postulants who enjoyed mond a I Ridgewood. a matter which means a great dsal to the What if the race tracks tried to open on every degree of their initia suburb that happens to lie National League. No matter what "it©s or Sunday? I wonder what defense some of tion. ©Harry Pulliam had partly in another borough, amis" are advanced, there is not the slight our Sunday base ball advocates would never been there either, but but that in reality is a est question that the 1©eace Agreement in make to a thing of that kind? Yet after to Barney Dreyfuss the John B. Foster part of this city and al Cincinnati did not intend to convev to the all there is little difference between them. visit was an encore of the ways has been considered New York American League Club the The best class of citizens goes to the glorious time of February as such in view of the fact that all -lines right to cross the Hast river. track just as the best class goes to the last year, when Frank de of transportation are arranged to go WHAT IT MEANS. ball games. There is gambling; at the Haas Kobison was one of through Brooklyn to get: to Ridgewood. If it can cross the East River it can tracks, so there is at the bail games, but the guests. "Bob" Strans, The moment that the. news came to Brook cross New York Bay. In fact, there is no not so publicly. Harry Shafer and myself lyn that an effort would be made by the place in the city of Greater New York that QUITE A DIFFERENCE. James A. Hart were other members of the New York American League Club to play it cannot .locate a diamond to suit its New Y©ork will not permit the theatres liXi:; turnout. o>nd in addi games on this side of the river there was necessities, and thus the Brooklyn Club to open on Sunday and it is very hard to tion there were Tom Cogan, John J. TROUBLE IN THE CAMP, would be at ©the mercy of another organi see why a special privilege should be made and naturally, sinre in the broadest sense zation and the value of its own franchise for base ball. So far as amateur games O©Dowd, j. Kd. Grille, Will F. Wehb, of of the woftl it was never intended by the Newark.\O.. and John K. Brnce, secretary would be greatly invalidated. ~ are concerned, where young men are out National League people that the Ameri Who. for instance, in case that the enjoying themselves for the day. I say go of Ihe National Commission. The Com cans should cross to this side of the river. mission spent but a few hours in session, Brooklyn Club were supposed to be for ahead. The more base ball that they can They would not allow the New York Na sale, would advance any great: sum for play the belter. I am not referring to the and after that the time was given to social tional League Club to do such a thing, and joys and fan talk. The Schnapps Baud the franchise, knowing that within a few semi-professional teams, but to the ama it would be very foolish to believe that miles of the Brooklyn Club©s grounds a teurs who have no other day in the week, furnished music that; pleased, and Max they would permit a club in a rival Basse, one of the most famous of Cincin rival organization could play base ball on except possibly Saturday, on which they league a privilege denied to one of their every Sunday while drawing from the very can play. There is not the slightest ob nati©s caterers, prepared for the comfort of own organization. The Brooklyn Club the inner man. No more lavish entertain patronage that has belonged to Brooklyn jection to them enjoying all the recreation would have liked to have played games at since the first organization of base ball? that they can get, but when it: comes to ment could have been devised, and fortu Ridgewood this year. In fact that is the playing base ball as a spectacle for the nate indeed are those to whom the Red old stamping ground of the local team Imagine the Brooklyn Base Ball Club chief is host. When Hoosierdom was a at Eastern Park, where it once was and gate alone, it seems to me that the con when it was a member of the American where it had a perfect right to be. with n servation of the East is going to frown on wilderness the site of Cue club was the Association. such a proceeding and I don©t believe that abode of redskins. About those parts Gen. SOME NEGOTIATIONS rival diamond only a short distance away, and you can gather something of what it public sentiment is with it. Laughery, the Indian fighter, won some of had gone forward to that effect, but the THE PROBABLE UPSHOT his battles, and the island in the middle of matter .was handled rather gingerly in mean©s to have a threatened opposition to That©s only an individual opinion. Scores the Ohio River, just opposite to the club view of the fact that it was conceded that Brooklyn©s interests from New York. undoubtedly will hold to the contrary. an effort upon the part of a major league SOME IMPORTANTJ©IFS." house and the creek which skirts the club©s If the New York American League Club Krom some discussion with others how preserves, are both named Laughery, after club to play Sunday games might result in ever, the bulk of sentiment I believe to be the pioneer who blazed the way for civili all Sunday games of base ball being stop is to be permitted to go to one city from against anything of the kind. It Will be zation. Many a bumper of the sparkling ped, and the Brooklyn Club was not desir another and that is wha£ it amounts to some time before the matter is finally ad was drunk from the mammoth silver loving ous to squelch the semi-professionals. In since Greater New York is nothing more justed, but it would not be very surprising- cup which the Red chief received from the meantime information was conveyed nor less than a title, the rival boroughs if when it does come to a decision that Messrs. Dreyfuss and Robison as a me to the New York American League Club holding their antipathies and their preju Sunday base ball will be done away with mento of their reception a year ago by a man, who has been paid to do a lit dices as they always have done, then why for a time at least in the East. I am THK OLD ROMAN©S WIT. tle work oft© nnd on by that organization, cannot the Brooklyn Club and the New positive of one thing and that is, if pro Charles A. Comiskey called the retrea©t of that Brooklyn was making an effort to York National League Club be allowed to fessional games are attempted, some of the the I^ifferty Club" when he first heard play Sunday base ball in Ridgewood and it do the same thing©.© most prominent organizations in New about it and the.n switched to the "Flaher- was suggested that it would be a good idea If there were other grounds to be se York will call upon the authorities to pre ty Club" in painful remembrance of the for New York to "butt in" if it could. It- cured around the corner from the pro vent them. performances of the southpaw who ducked did. The management rnad<> figures and posed American League Sunday ground at It wouldn©t be yery surprising if Mayor the Reds and joined the White Sox. The arrangements that were a little better for Ridgewood the New York National League McClellan were found opposed to Sunday- old Roman is one of the wits of the game. the owner of the Ridgewood ground, so it Club, in self defense, would have as good base ball. ______On the first night at the club he called is said, (this is as the story was told to a right to emigrate there for Sunday games "Jed" Grillo aside and whispered: "As the writer) and by reason of other repre as the New York American League Club, Another Ball Player De?ni. a friend 1 advise you to sleep with it un sentations made to the owner, not all of and the Brooklyn Club could not be de _ Yonkers, N. Y., Jan. 6. Editor "Sport der yoii| pillow". which were founded absolutely on fact, he spoiled from s-etting up a third field in Ihe ing Life:" Will you kindly announce the "Sleep with what?" asked the puzzled decided to make ©i immediate neighborhood. death of Joe McGuckin, the well-known scribe-mogul. CONTRACT WITH FRANK FARRRLL for the games. It is also asserted that one If the New York American League Club base ball player. He died at the home of "The Presidency." responded the old Ro of the officials of Queens borough was can go in what is practically another city, his mother, at 2 Mulford street, this city man. "If you don©t George Tebeafi is let in on the deal. That is the usual way why "cannot the Cleveland Base Ball Club on Dec. ,©il, and was buried in Paterson liable to come along in the night and take build a Sunday ground in the suburbs of on Jan. ;i. 1004. He came home from it away from you!" in Ne.w York of securing protection. When the arrangements were all made the New Cincinnati and play base ball there? Where California on Oct. 3, 1902. and was home On the morning after the meet at the York American League Club announced is the difference? just four months when he had a club somebody asked if there©d be any what had been done and then the fun Guess the National League will have to hemorrhage and was sick ever after. There more business transacted. began. It w.is reported, that in reply to come out for the protection of what be have been so many of his friends writin«* "Sure." was the quick response of Cap longs to its clubs by right of historical tain Comiskey. "The Commission will n communication sent to him by one of to inquire after his health that we came meet at .©! o©clock and award Georse- Da vis the Brooklyn newspapers; Garry Herr- association and previous- occupation, even to the conclusion that the best way to in and Fielder Jones to me again.©© niijnn had said that he could see no reason if there be no other right. form them all was through your valuable why the New York American League Club THE LFJGAL SIDE. paper. Thanking you in advance I re* After the laugh died away Comiskey On the other hand, the law that governs continued: should not play in Ridgewood on Sundays main, Joe©s niece, LETITIA M©GDOKIN. if it cared to do so. Tlys didn©t please the place where the New York American "Of course I haven©t got ©em yet. but League.Club proposes to play games also Chicago people like to hear that they be the Brooklyn Club owners n bit and they President Pnlliain says the game owes long to me!" had a meeting to think it over. They governs Washington Park in Brooklyn, as something to Frank Bancroft, who is one SCHEDULE LEAKAGES. wired Mr. Herrmann. protesting against well as the field of the New York National of the geniuses base ball has produced, and tfm a couple of days after the Ameri such a decision, in the face of the fact League Club the Polo Ground. If there », business manager without an equal. 1 January 16, 1904. SPOFTTINO

doos remember that said Zimbro told him that said Christian requested Zimbro some time after to cancel the reserve clause in said contract and Zimbro refused to do so." 7ft Guarantee on the Thomas Copeland, the witness in the LATEST JUDGMENTS BY NATIONAL case referred to by player Christian, says: "I was with Christian when he signed the contract of Henderson Ball Club, but know BOARD AND COMMISSION. nothing of its contents as ©to the reserve clause being removed. Christian made REACH terms with Zimbro." The Case of Player Ccckman Settled by We find that the preponderance of testi mony sustains the claim of the Henderson Club that the services of player Christian the Nat©onal Commission The Meet© was subject to reservation, and it is the rule of the Board that the name of Tyler MITTS lag of the Commission ia Cincinnati Christian be replaced upon the Henderson Club reserve list. We desire to call atten tion to the rule that all league contracts More National Board Judgments. be forwarded to and approved of by the respective league presidents: that " each must be recorded by the league president Jty Francis C. Richter. in the condition in which it reached his The National Baseball Commission, at office; that all erasures, eliminations and its annual meeting in Cincinnati Janu- insertion^ be noted. ary 4, disposed of a number of minor J. H. FARRELL, Secretary. cases; postponed the election of a new In Re Player Theodore Breitenstein. GLOVES chairman until the next meeting in Sep Player Theodore Breitensteiii filed appli tember; ordered the new National Agree cation that his name be removed from the Memphis (Teun.) Club reserve list. In his ment and all decisions thereunder to application the player says: "I understand date printed in pamphlet form; and de you are the right one to write to iii regard cided that hereafter all players under to having my name removed from reserva tion by Memphis Club. I have written contract will have to report for practice President Ewing and Manager Frank, of THEY ARE WARRANTEE TO iu uniform. After adjournment the dele Memphis, and will forward you same soon gates enjoyed a day©s entertainment at as _ received. My contract with tile Mem © GIVE PERFECT SATISFACTION. phis Club was for one year only, and no the Laughery Club, as the guests of reservation at all," etc., etc. In the cor No dealer or consumer takes any risk whatever in handling Chairman Hermann. respondence submitted Manager Frank de clares that Breitenstein was wrongfully ov Us*n these goods» placed upon the Memphis reserve list. NATIONAL COMMISSION DECISIONS. Manager Whistler, who succeeds Mr. Prank, admits that he understood that Cincinnati. O., Dec. 22. Decision No. 30. Breitenstein was to be non-reservable at In re Player James Cockman. The at the close of the playing season. A certifi tention of the Commission was called to cate is offered in evidence bearing the sig this case by the Philadel nature of President Carruthers Ewing, of phia National League Club. the Memphis Club, vouchsafing the author-© It appears that the name ity of Manager Frank in the premises. of this player appeared Upon being interrogated as to what the among the list of © pur official records in the case show, President chased players" submitted by the Philadelphia Club to Kavanaugh, of the Southern Association, the Commission in Septem says: "When the Memphis Club furnished ber. Afterwards, at a meet its reserve list in the fall Breitenstein©s ing of the Commission, held name appeared thereon. Breitensten is cor in Cincinnati, it was con rect when he says that he was not subject tended by the Milwaukee te reservation for 1903." With Fort Worth John Jarvis, Walter ville, Fla., has qualified and been admitted Club. of the Western The Newark Club submitted a cornmusj- Boles. to membership. League, that this player catiou from the player to its manager, in With Fall River William Riccius, A. J. H. FARRELL, Secretary. ismts Cockman had never been purchased which the player writes: "You will do me Hanks. A. Weddige. J» N. Craps, A. fro:n them by the Philadel a great favor by letting me remain where Schelzel, T. W. Gilroy. phia Club, and a finding was made by the 1 am," etc., etc., and contends that this With Concord Hawlev Pierce, J. W. THE SCANLON CASE. Commission in accordance with their con implies an acknowledgment of the rights of Dailey, Fred. Hickey, Roy Street, Addie tention; the player©s name was stricken the Newark Club to the player©s services Burke. Why Barney Dreyfuss Insists Upon a l«e- from the Philadelphia list, and he was through draft. With Wheeling M. S. Hogan. B. A. Wll- Hearing by the National Commission awarded to the Milwaukee Club. After reviewing all the evidence submit termood, I. C. Perkins, O. Heffieflnger, E. Manajer Earl©s Statement. The Philadelphia Club now contends that ted the conclusion is forced upon the Na Cannon, J. L. McKowan, E. W. Taylor, J. they paid this player $200 advance money tional Board that the written consent and Burch, Ted Price. The result of the application of the Pitts- and requests that they be reimbursed for til proval of the president of the Memphis With Haverhill J. H. Pecktold, Matt burg Club for a rehearing iu the case of this amount. This not being a dispute be Club, together with the official records of Oye, I). F. Leahy, T. D. Nichols, C. Hick- pitcher Scanlon. of Ilion, is awaited with tween two clubs, the entire Commission tfae League president, must have force in man. J. C. Calhoun, J. F, Marouoy; M. D. interest. Regarding the will pass 911 the matter. reaching a decisiou as to the legalitv of the McMahon, D. J. Langton, C. UeMoss. matter Mr. Dreyfuss says: Our ruling in eases of this character will reservation, and, while the Newark Club With Des Moines Arthur Hofmau, Oscar "Scanlon is justly Pitts- be along the lines laid down in the case of acted within its province, conforming to Hofmau, H. V. McChesiiey, Thomas Rey burg©s, aud I think that I players receiving advance money from the laws of the drafting system, it is the nolds, Arthur Gorman. can establish our legal minor league clubs and afterwards draft ruling of the National Board that the name With Fort Wayne W. R. East. claim at the rehearing of ed by major league clubs, tx> wit: of Theodore Breitenstein be stricken from With St. Paul P. M. Sessions, W. J. the case, Why, 1 could ©This obligation should be cancelled as the Memphis Club list of reserved players Davis. have drafted him for less soon as the player enters into contract and the draft be cancelled. With Omaha W. M. Shipke, D. E. Mc money than I agreed to pay with another club, and by the club enter J. H. FAHKELL, Secretary. Carthy, W. C. Case. for his release. That transt ing into contract with him. The player With Rock Island Harry Womack, O. N. action was closed as fully will not be permitted to play with any In Re Player C. E. Wood. Williams, W. N. Graham, E. A. Kamp. as any trade in which u other club, party to the National Agree With Johustown-Gloversville T. J. Kelly, man orders a bill of goods ment, until the money advanced him has Player C. E. Wood applies to have his Joseph M. Walsh. Barney Dreyfuss and has it charged, it been returned to the Philadelphia Club." name removed from the Springfield, Mo.. With Spokane William Dammann, Wil doesn©t require the pay- We further recommend that a copy of Club reserve list, on the ground that he liam Hogg, W. J. Carney. ment to close the deal, as far as the seller this finding he transmitted to the Presi Was "farmed"" to the Springfield Club by With Hudson. Charles Gibson, Walter aud buyer are concerned. The Ilion Club dent of the National and American the Kansas City (A. A.I Club and was to consented to Howard Earl©s action in send League and to the Secretary of the Na revert to the Kansas City Club at the ter Harmon. tional Association for promulgation. mination of the playing season. With Corsicana James Coykendall, ing Scanlon to Pittsburg. Since the com HARRY C. PULLIAM. The player©s statement is the only tes With Denver Louis Schaub. plication the club has offered to sell me the B. B. JOHNSON. timony offered on this point. The Sprlng- TERMS ACCEPTED. pitcher©s release for $1500 just three times AUO. HERRMANN. field Club denies the transaction, and of With Spokane Charles Reilly. as much as the price agreed upon." fers in evidence a National Association con With Newark James Cockman. tract in regular form duly executed upon With Atlanta Robert E. Kennedy. Earl Writes of Scanlon Case. NATIONATBOARD^DECISIONS. April 25, 1903, containing the signature of With Corsicana Pitcher Evaus, of Colo Relative to the Scanlon case, Howard Mr. Wood. rado. J. Earl, formerly manager of the Ilion Base Auburn, N. Y.. Jan. 7. The National Further evidence is offered in the "No With Concord James Kelly, L. P. Alien. Ball Club, writes: "At the close of the Board has entered a decision in the case tice of Reservation Accepted," bearing date With Fort AVorth Charles Jackson, Fred. season Scanlon expressed a wish to get on of Tyler Christian as follows: The Louis of September 28, 1903. and bearing the Tuller. with some League club after our season ville Club forward contract signature of C©. E. .Wood. With Wheeling C. C. Reeder, E. H. John- closed, so he could make a few dollars, so of date of September 17 We not only must decline to recognize sou. C. R. Heath, H. T. Heath, Pitcher I wrote to three places, Chicago, Pittsburg for record in this office be any claim based upon the "farming" of Philpot, J. C. Tanoerhill. aud Detroit. Pittsburg responded and tween Tyler Christian and players, but our Association has legislated With Fort Wayne A. F. Mullen, Frank Scanlon Avent there. That ended the case the Louisville Club. Con against the practice. The Springfield Club, Kins. with me. I believed that by recommending sulting our records we find however, has sustained its claim by in With Jersey City D. F. McMahon. him I was doing the player, as well as the Tyler Christian duly re disputable evideuce, and the petition of With Birmingham James Tamsett. Ilion Association, a favor. I made no deal served by the Hcnderson the player must be denied. With Rochester L. K. Willig. for him, nor in any way assumed any au- (Ky.) Club. The player J. H. FARRELL, Sec©y. With Scheuectady AValker. thoritv, other than simply to recommend claims an exemption from With Winnipeg Edward Ericksou. Scanlon. If Mr. Dreyfuss though well reservation. The player OFFICIAL ASSOCIATION NEWS. RELEASED BY PURCHASE. enough of him and did not put him on his says: "The reserve clause By Rock Island to Indianapolis reserve list it is too bad, as he has lost in my contract was scratch Latest Bulletin Promulgated by National Dickey. him in that way." ed before I signed it. It By Decatur to Milwaukee (A. A.) ;. H. Farrell was scratched by a man Association Secretary Farrell Containing Hankev. connected with the club Information o! General Interest and By Toledo to New OHeans Dan J. GROUP PICTURESOF BASE BAH CLUBS named Ben Letcher. Thomas Copeland, Importance. __ Turner. During the past few months "Sporting captain of the club was the witness." Be By Sedalia to Leavenworth J. J. Driscoll. Life" has published full-page group pic ing called upon to submit a sworn-to state P>y Secretary J. H. Farrell. By Milwaukee (W. L.) to Newark James tures of the following major league clubs: ment, the player submits the above in the Cockman. Frank Gatius. form of an affidavit. Auburn, N. Y., Jan. 2. Headquarters Na By Corsicaua to Forth Worth Earl Zook. Pittsbuig Club, champions for 1904, Na Jacob Xiinbro, Jr., of the Heuderaon tional Association of Professional Leagues. By Forth Worth to Corsicana James tional League. Club, deposes and says: ©©When the sea Following is the latest official bulletin Boston Club, champions for 1904, Ameri son finished I notified Christian that he issued by the secretary: Buchanan. can Leagre. was reserved, but he went to Louisville CONTRACTS. By Haverhill to Concord R. C. W. New York Club. American League. and signed there for next season. Upon With Milwaukee (A. A.) Percy Buckwal- Sheets. Chicago Club, National League. looking through my contract file I find ter, W. K. Hoster, Alonzo Hedges. By Springfield, 111., to Rock Island A. B. New York Club, National League. some scratches In Christian©s contract With Columbus Amos R. Scott. Hagerman. Pittsburg Club, champions for 1903,- Na which I cannot understand. I do not know With Denver William A. Hayes, Roy A. By lola, Kan., to Omaha Jack Root. tional League. who got to my file case and scratched this Hartsell, Sid Berte, C. A. Lemke. RELEASED. Philadelphia Club, champions for 1903, contract, but it was done without my With Binghamton S. P. Bristow, J. J. By Schenectady J. J. Pollard. American League. © knowledge. When I signed Christian at Hurley, Robert Drury, Harvey Bussey, By Nashua Thomas Murphy. Those of our readers who would like to no time did I tell him that I would not Howard Beckett, Charles Stis. By Fort Worth Harry Lockhead. have any of these groups printed from the reserve him. He asked me to cancel the With Schenectady Ben Kills, Walter By Evansville Thomas News, John Rus original aalf-tone ©plate, on heavy plate reserve clause, but I declined to do so. Hopkins, Fred. Betts, Daniel Coogan, Jo sell, B. Bohannon. paper, sUo 13x14 Inches, suitable for fram When Christian signed it there were no seph Walker, William Driscoll. By Haverhill J. H. Berry. ing, can be accommodated. They will be scratches on it." With the Western League Jay A. An- SUSPENDED. stnt, securely wrapped In tubes and mailed Mr. Ben Letcher being duly sworn says: drews\ By Johnston-Gloversville Charles A. prepaid, to any reader who will remit tea "That he was stenographer for Jacob With Natchez John Coughlin, Charles Davis. cents in stamos for each one to this office. Zimbro, Jr.; that he copied the contract Neal, E. J. Gagnier, Fred Stemler. SELECTED BY DRAFT. of Tyler Christian, and that the reserve With Little ,Rock W. C. Moore, J. J. By Montgomery Fred Moore, of Moaroe, / *! i I"*I IVT5C is the only perfect clause was not scratched at the time the Bracken. La. said Christian affixed his signature; that With Springfield, 111. Robert Woodyatt, NOTICE. CLArUIN_g Base-ball Shoe he does not know of any conversation that E. M. Gardner, Charles Ward, F. M. The South Atlantic League, comprising © Send for booklet. said Zimbro and Christian had regarding Thompson, Joe Percival, Cliff Latimer, the cities of Charleston, S. C.; Macon, Ga.; the withdrawal of reserve clause, but he Ralph Caldwalader. Savannah, Ga,; Augusta, Ga., and Jackson. W, M. CLAFLIN, 1107 Chestnut St, Phil**©*. 8 SPORTINO January 16, 1904.

Sullivan...... St. Paul ...... 120 391 41 90 12 1 1 1© © --^ Andrews...... Toledo...... 3 13 2 3 0 O 0 -^ Walters...... Milwaukee...... v....- 4 13 0 3 0 0 0 O O .-o AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Thomas...... Minneapolis...... 38 124 8 2R 6 O 0 _ O .£ Hading...... Toledo...... 23 79 17 18 4 0 1 ..-- * •<£ Kpeer... ..,...... ;..... Milwaukpe...... 61 300 12 45 8 0 > 8 1 .^;; Durhtim i...... :.. Kansas City...... 57 170 126 38 5 1 «> \ * ••£' Fereuson...... St. Paul...... 35 107 9 24 4 O |©." " -£TO OFFICIAL AVERAGES. Stewnrt...... St. Paul...... 32 91 7 2O 2 2 1 " 1 •?*" Walker...... I/auisville...... 58 81 22 37 .! 0 t o n .-ij. Chikls...... ©.... I»uisviUe...... 49 170 14 37 1 1 0 - > -© Morissev...... Columbus...... 31 120 22 28 7 1 0 4 8 .-ifa Williams...... Minneapolis...... 37 116 11 25 4 0 1 - » -^ The official batting, fielding and pitching: averages of the American Associa Flanisan...... Toledo...... 14 51 5 11 0 1 1 | i©vii tion fur the season of 1903, as compiled by ex-President Thomas J. Hickey, Pierce...... St. Paul...... 57 183 11 39 3 O 0 . h -^ are given below; also the corrected and© official standing of the American As Childs...... Toledo...... © 85 317 42 7. 12 0 0 10 o .-11 MoMiikin...... CoUimbus...... 43 lift 12 25 1 0 © > Y giji sociation for the campaign of 1903: Lndwis...... Minneapolis...... 43 148 14 31 5 J> 0 1 1 -^ Viox...... Louisville. Milwaukee. 97 315 25 66 2 O O 8 4 .&» THE OFFICIAL RECORD. McDonald...... Minneapolis...... 26 72 12 15 1 1 . 1 J " *}"* Volx...... St. Paul...... 17 48 0 10 1 | 0 - O .<."* Clinqrman...... CoUimbus...... 56 189 30 29 6 1 0 » 7 .^Ub ~ £ » £ * § » a Hart...... Minneaoolis...... 6 29 7 0 O 0.0 0 0 .^Ob M z; 3 5© 0. "S ° SL Martin, ...... Louisville...... 8 2fl 3 6 1 0, 0 0 - .MO § £:»*««:§ Newlin...... Indianapolis...... 26 73 9 15 1 O. 0 ... o ,M.T> r* " : : : ' ~ • Summary: Hoffineister...... Minneapolis...... 9 34 T 7 2 0 0 1 1 .^-> : : ? : w. Per. w. AllemanK ...... St. Paul...... 31 94 6 19 4 1 0 0 « ;©- Rt Paul...... 12 11 15 8 12 IT, 15 88 .1157 St. Paul ...... 88 4G . -^ Vasbinder...... Minneapolis...... 40 144 S 29 G 0 0 1 - .^"© Indianapolis .... 5 115 !> .. 10 12 14 15 78 .561 Indianapolis ...... <8 61 *! Hale...... Milwaukee...... 11 28 2 5 0 0 0 1 " .i^-> Kansas City. .... 7 5 8 8 .. 10 17 14 69 .511 Kansas City ...... 69 6b .oil Williams ...... ©.... Indianapolis...... 23 05 7 12 2 0 1 3 1 ©»* Columbus ...... 8 4 8 10 10 . . 10 0 5C> .400 Columbus ...... t><> .84 .wo Bailey...... Columbus...... 26 73 5 13 3 1 0 2 O .1.8 Minneapolis . ... 0 7 0 5 5 ©1 . . 12 50 .355 Minneapolis ...... 50 91 . >;>.> McAndrews...... Kansas City...... fXi 3?7 32 67 19 1 1 » - 1 ©© Toledo ...... 4 0 5 5 0 14 8 . . 48 .:!45 Toledo ...... 48 $11 .:»4o Martin...... Minneapolis...... 125 56, , 62 10O li J S T A '\A Allowav...... Kansas City...... 22 05 9 11 O 0 0 4 0 .1M Ixjst ...... 40 54 60 01 66 84 91 91 553 . . . Total ...... 553 . . ... Nore -During the season then; were four forfeits Milwaukee to I»uisville. Columbus to Bohonnon...... Louisville...... 44 139 12 23 4 0 1 4 1.! .JU> Louisville. St. Paul to Minneapolis aud Milwaukee to Indianapolis. Eight tie games were also Coutrhlin...... Toledo...... 18 04 1 10 1 <» ; " ©i^ played during the season. Gihson...... Kansas City...... 54 155 1<5 24 3 0 . 1 > 1 -\™ McGill...... Milwaukee...... 20 52 K 8 0 0 0 <[•'}%', Klliott ...... Milwaukee ...... 55 171 S 20 .! 1 J? © n i © in THE AVERAGES. iHci©/or Trv1«Mln >? TO rl 1" 1 O 0 O 1 . 1 ..) 1 Below are given the official batting and fielding averages of the American Associa MeCord...... Ix.utsvllle...... 19 54 11 81 1 0 0 0 .48 tion teams and of all players who have participated in ten or incfre games: Mc-Partlinl...... Colnmbns. Indianapolis 20 41 2 0 1 <> <> - . W Peer...... Milwaukee...... 22 S3 6 1 1 1 " 1^ o '}-,i Sfhatib...... Ixmisvllle...... 20 70 6 1<> '•'• ^ ~ . i- - -,:i.. | ^ 1 " .« P | P 1 <* Mneller...... Milwaukee...... 28 6f. 2 8 2 0 O ^ O .^-. ciubs. s s. " 3 * S S » i « Korcl...... IniliariaDolis...... 37 101 0 12 0 2 O 1 .1»J ^ £T "to rj! G {/] fa Stimmel...... Minneapolis, Milwaukee 41 111 10 12 1 £ 5 in* Dorner...... Columbus...... 15 39 4 4 O 0 0 2 .» .1- Moredith...... Milwaukee...... r.6 160 17 17 2 2 O 13 O .1 (^ 1. St. Paul...... l.©SO 4825 803 1356 221 53 33 120 ^267 .281 Iloron...... Toledo...... 6 15 11 1 « " " ("©f© I©. Kansas City ...... 13!) 4482 896 1239 294 54 52 126 166 .275 Hedges ...... Milwaukee...... 13 23 1 1 0 0 0 1 O .©M^ 4. Milwaukee ...... 138 4710 611 1247 163 47 32 131 173 ,.260 SUPPLBMBNTARY BATTING. 5. Indianapolis ...... 140 4720 701 1237 179 64 22 148 208 " .261 Followin? are the averages of plnvers who plnved in less than five sanies: 0." Louisville ...... 143 5059 739 1367 209 82 36 36 105 .2fiO Oorp-o. Toledo. 1 frame. .500: Killen. Indianapolis. 4 games. .400: B«<:on. Louisville 4 7. Minneapolis ...... 142 4947 066 1274 201 43 29 97 148 .257 cames. .352: Freeman. St. Pflvl. 2 znmes. .625: Q©i©mi. Columbus. 2 eatnes. .428; Dugffan. inrtinii- Columbus ...... 141 5050 647 1300 214 54 10 116 143 .25. iipolie, 1 same. 333: Stone. Milwnukee. 2 entries .©!33; Salisbury, Minnem>olis. 3 ?ames. .5oc>: Davis. St. PPII! 4 s-nmes. .2S5: Cantillon, Milwaukee. 1 game .250: Walters. Indianapolis.! camp. .250; Kane Toledo. 3 games. .250: Soud TS Kansas Citv. 4 games. .222; Dtinham. Mil Individual Batting. waukee. 2 games. .200; Spencer. Mim>"fipolis. 2 gnmes. .200: Berry. Louisville. 2 gnmes. .l£i\ Mock. Toledo. 4 games, .181: Cornntr. St. Paul. 5 gnmes .181: Barto«. St. Paul. 4 games. .160: O£l»E3M N> 03 M K W CS St. Vraln. Minneapolis. 5 games, .181: Coons. Louisville. 7 games. .157: Crowley. Iprt.mnotiolls. 5 1 ; § i « « 1 © ? $ & games. .117; Toohev, Columbus. 5 frames, .117; Converse. Minnor.Tiolis. 8 games, .111; Connors, Plarers. Clubs. 1 * " « S3 K * P2 § ? Minneapolis, 1 game. .111; Snyder, Columbus. 5 srnmes, .071; McGlll. Toledo. 6 games, .000-. r* 2 f£ p; S3 5? 63 * w ? * g f g , , C!ub Fe©d©nff. : : : : * : I i © Clubs. * Games Put-nuts. Assists Rrrors. Tntfll Chatipps Avernse. Hall ...... Kansas City...... 10 39 © 4 16 1 0 0 0 1 .410 1. St. Paul...... 130 3613 1816 260 5fl*» .954 Geier...... St. Paul...... 136 568 113 187 39 124 30 .364 2. Columbus ...... 141 3?61 1621 27O 5252 .949 Grady...... Kansas City ...... 120 425 89 151 32 5 16 7 '20 .355 3. Louisville ...... 143 3753 l"9ft 310 58«2 .94. Clymer...... Louisville...... 94 345 58 121 22 7 5 9 31 .350 Milwaukee ...... 138 34S6 1549 270 5311 .94. Uonoboe...... Milwaukee ...... 73 524 72 179 14 7 7 25 20 .341 4. Indianapolis ...... 140 ?G">7 1558 297 5522 .946 AleCreery ...... Minneapolis...... 68 286 52 97 17 8 2 4 19 .338 5. Kansas Citv...... 139 ?4S> 17«2 295 5509 .942 Lappert...... Minneapolis...... 6 21 2 7 2 O o o 1 .333 6. Minneapolis© ....;...... 142 3237 1872 353 5462 -93.» Toledo ...... 141 S.Vl 168G iiGO 5617 .935 Smith...... Minneapolis...... 75 30O 55 97 15 4227 .323 Ind v> ©ual F©eld©-g. * \\ood...... Milwaukee...... ; 121 481 03 156 19 6 5 lo 9 .322 Leslie...... Indianapolis...... 10 28 4 9 1 (t 0 0 .974 «chaub...... Toledo...... 105 395 54 122 32 2 3 3 12 .306 Fox...... Columbus...... 87 3J4 . 87 13 7 .972 bnglaub...... Milwaukee...... 118 480 61 146 22 11 7 8 14 .304 Kleinow...... Toledo...... 115 482 132 22 18 .965 Ganlcy...... Kan© City. Milwaukee. 124 471 72 141 24 4 0 8 30 .299 Roach...... C-olmubus...... 65 240 40 9 5 .965 Wilmut...... Minneapolis...... 13 51 8 15 5 1 1 1 5 298 Gradv ...... Kansas City...... 21 60 23 4 5 .952 Jones...... Indianapolis...... 94 376 63 112 20 4 6 10 13 .297 Sullivan...... St Paul...... 113 515 134 33 11 .951 Dungiin...... Milwaukee...... 58 193 38 57 42199 .295 Woodruff...... Indianapolis...... 41 139 37 13 6 .931 wheeler...... St. Paul ...... 121 518 08 153 30 8 6 6 30 .293 Ltidwig...... Minneapolis...... 43 15JO 61 21 8 .922 Tboiiey...... Columbus...... 47 175 24 51 11 4 0 5 9 .291 Yeager...... Minneapolis...... 106 249 215 44 14 .913 Fiouruoy...... Toledo. St. Paul...... 96 348 79 lOh 22 O 10 11 17 .290 Maloney ...... Kansas City ...... 45 214 64 21 5 .903 Cristall...... Toledo...... 57 203 31 59 19 :-; 025 .290 Malonev...... Minneapolis...... 15 35 17 7 0 .881 Maloney...... Kansas Citv ...... W 2GO 57 75 9 6 2 11 24 .288 Blankensbip...... Toledo...... 6 16 853 .827 KayuHT...... Columbus...... 116 452 55 130 IS 4 0 13 26 287 l-.ii ll.v ...... Minneapolis...... 134 543 SO 150 31 4 3 15 10 ©>S7 PITCHERS. Klattery ...... Columbus ...... 7 28 5 8 1 1 0 1 1 285 Player. Club. O. P. O. A*. Rr. Ave. Hoffman ...... Toledo...... 7 28 8 8 2 2 3 1 ] .285 Check...... St Paul...... 48 32 118 4 .980 Howell ...... Minneapolis ...... 3 1 } .", 4 0 1 0 0 0 .285 Stewart...... St. Paul...... 32 15 66 2 .970 Hess...... Indianapolis...... 4 14 3 4 0 0 1 0 o .285 Gibson...... Kansas City...... 54 72 123 5 - .975 Hari ...... Louisville...... 102 407 SO 127 22 9 4 8 22 284 Dorner...... Ooltimbusi...... 15 . 9 29 1 .974 Kothfuss...... Kansas City...... 139 586 116 167 4O 9 4 11 31 284 Vasbinder...... Minneapolis...... 34 17 49 2 .970 Phyle...... Milwaukee...... 45 187 34 5?f 12 3324 .283 Berger...... Columbus...... 21 3 30 1 .970 Gear...... Kansas Citv...... 10.", 410 65 116 31 8477 282 Stimmel...... Milwaukee...... 14 3 27 1 .907 Quintan...... Louisville...... 94 330 36 93 11 4 1 14 1O 2?1 Keisling...... Toledo...... 22 IT, 47 2 .907 Hill...... Kansas Citv...... 4:j 182 34 54 801 2 S 2.80 MfPartlin...... Indianapolis...... 13 2 27 1 .96i© Butler...... Toledo. Kansas Citv.., 100 346 59 ?)7 ©24 2178 280 Mc-Donuld...... Kansas City...... 14 o 22 1 .964 l.cwee ...... Kansas Citv...... 137 477 63 134 26 2 6 21 14 "80 Thomas ...... Minneapolis ...... 38 7 73 :©. .963 Owens...... Toledo...... 137 548 84 153 40 8 1O "8 9 "79 Alloway...... Kansas City...... 22 19 7 1 .962 Franiy...... Kansas Citv...... 28 118 18 33 7 0 2 1 o ©"78 Stimmel...... Minneapolis...... 27 4 36 .2 .952 Arndt ...... Columbus...... 130 517 85 144 25 13 1 In Its "78 Williams...... Indianapolis...... 23 4 5:! 4 .950 Herder...... Columbus...... 21 61 10 17 4 0020 ©278 Wagner ...... Columbus ...... 4o 24 82 6 .9411 K Smith ...... Kansas City...... 5 ©18 5 5011 0 2 277 Newlln...... Indianapolis...... 26 12 41 . 3 .946 Ilempliill...... Milwaukee©...... 116 408 58 113 15 1 © S ">2 76 Kagan...... Louisville...... 43 21 116 8 .944 Bailc.v...... St. Paul...... 9 29 6 8 O 0 0 0 o ©©"76 Mi-Cord...... Louisville...... 19 0 44 3 .941 Knoll...... Kansas Citv...... 12S 470 64* 131 27 9 3 ir> 19 ©^75 Dnrlinm ...... Kansas Citv...... 57 3S 118 10 .93!) Kerwin...... Louisville...... 141 703 114 392 25 17 5 9 33 ©273 AUemang...... St. Paul...... 31 8 51 4 .930 AValker...... Toledo...... 7 18 2 5 0 01 0 0 272 ciisiai...... -Toledo...... 57 24 75 7 .934 Crabill...... Columbus ...... 24 77 6 21 4 2 1 " 0 272 Ferguson ...... St. Paul ...... 35 15 80 7 .931 Hart ...... Columbus ...... 23 92 20 23 41041 - 272 Kellum...... Indianapolis...... 44 3O 03 7 .930 Mrlntyre...... Minneapolis...... 137 529 74 143 30 8 4 21 15 "70 Hedges...... Milwaukee...... 13 1 12 1 .928 Sullivan...... Minneapolis...... 68 277 35 73 8 405 14 ©"70 Meridetu...... Milwaukee...... 50 41 73 lo .919 Williams...... Columbus...... 19 07 7 18 101] > "208 German...... Toledo...... 24 8 69 7 .917 Ball...... Toledo...... 28 105 9 28 3 0204 ©©>6C Volz...... St. Paul...... 17 0 23 3 ..914 llevdon...... Indianapolis...... 115 40O 51 106 20 12 3 1 2 12 265 Ford ...... Indianapolis...... 37 3 61 ti .91 1 Sehriver...... Louisville...... 132 405 49 123 27 :; 4 19 9 r>64 Hale...... Milwaukee...... 11 1 30 :; .911 Oyler...... Minneapolis...... 139 519 72 137 10 5 0 13 14 '~>6X Mueller...... Milwaukee...... 25 7 43 5 .909 Dunleavy...... Milwaukee...... 137 518 74 136 25 6 5 13 41 !262 Katoll...... Minneapolis...... 17 6 34 4 .5X>9 Spooncr...... Minneapolis...... 114 448 62 117 16 3 1 10 13 261 Walker...... Louisville...... 58 26 76 11 .902 Coulter...... Indianapolis...... 137 501 73 131 23 10 -2 12 17 .200 McDonald...... Minneapolis...... 26 14 41 6 .901 Mell.ir...... Columbus...... 116 431 55 112 25 4 I! \'> f\ 259 Bailev...... ColumbUR...... 26 8 46 0 .900 Hannon...... Columbus...... 131 505 07 130 21 5 0 10 r, "257 Klliott ...... Milwaukee...... 55 59 96 S .895 Hrnshear...... Louisville...... 102 502 88 129 23 5 4 r> 28 ~256 Bohannon...... Louisville...... 44 11 SI 11 .893 I©.laukenship...... Toledo...... 73 279 46 81 IS J 1 12 15 255 McGiU...... Milwaukee...... 2O 5 4." 0 .892 Katoll...... Minneapolis...... 17 47 3 12 2 0 0 1 i ©255 Coons, ...... Kansas Citv...... 20 , 10 45 7 .887 Heisling...... Toledo...... 73 251 31 04 10 ;; 6 2 5 254 Can-ick ...... Toledo ...... lo 4 27 4 .885 Cliopleski ...... St. Paul ...... 14 0 1 0 00 0 n ^250 Williams...... Columbus...... 19 18 25 0 .877 Felix...... Ijniisville...... 1411 0 o 0 ] o .250 Crabill ...... Columbus ...... 24 10 .",4 7 .S77 Sporer. ....*...... Minneapolis...... 7 10 0 4 1 000 0 250 MeMackin...... Columbus...... 32 9 T.4 9 .875 Connors. /...... Toledo...... 35 124 11 31 2 0 1 2 S ©?DO Williams...... Minneapolis...... 27 13 69 12 .872 FIRST BASHMEN. Tamsett...... Indianapolis...... 130 ©476 08 118 15 1 0 ]3 ;;l ^247 Player. Club. C. P. O. As. Kr. Ave Nichols...... Indianapolis...... 7 23 07 2 0 0 01 "47 Marcan...... Imlia©lis. St. P.. Toledo 118 404 61 99 14 3 l 14 is ->4^

Hrid.well...... Columbus...... 28 99 14 24 1 1 0 " ©.© ©"40 Nrhaflev...... Milwaukee...... 136 463 86 112 10 4 2 12 2 "41 Hart...... Minneapolis...... 6 53 6 1 .983

Kagan...... Louisville...... 43 138 13 © 33 4 00 3 2 .239 Wheeler...... St. Paul...... 40 427 11 9 .979 Pierce...... St. Paul...... 25 1S>6 22 5 .977 Malonoy...... Minneapolis...... 40 167 21 39 3 00 4 16 .233 Mellor...... Columbus...... 116 986 C>1 24 .977 Spooner...... Minneapolis...... 103 853. 30 19 .977 Unglaub...... Milwaukee...... 1O 118 4 4 .963 Roach...... Columbus...... 83 263 33 02 15 0084 .233 Tanuary 16, 1904. o

Blankenship...... Toledo...... 82 4 Bobannon. Louisville ...... 19 .500 1281 224 168 132 175 Turner...... Toledo...... 87(5 62 . Bailey...... Columbus, St. Paul 1ft .500 942 290 174 71 98 re © © - Toledo...... 35 299 3(5 14 .965 Corner...... Columbus ...... 7 .SOO 395 85 44 41 58 Kansas City ...... :...... 28 205 12 8 .964 Katoll...... Minneapolis ...... 3 .500 226 58 32 25 33 ...... Minneapolis...... 12 120 0 6 .955 McMakin...... Columbus ...... 12 .500 895 208 144 68 66 11 ...... Toledo...... ©.... 5 1 4 .897 Volz...... Indj©apolis, St. Paul 9 .MX) 576 152 101 100 70 11 SRCOND BA.SBMBN. Walker...... ". .Toledo ...... 3 .500 180 59 34 10 23 3 .. Club. G. P. O. As. Kr. Are. Williams...... Indhuiapolis ...... 9 .474 620 175 93 56 43 4 Childs...... Toledo...... 85 186 237 13 .970 Cristall...... Toledo ...... 16 .471 1150 315 210 134 102 20 Raymer...... Columbus. ... no 224 369 24 .961 Bersrer...... Columbus ...... 467 592 153 71 52 94 4 Schafley...... Milwaukee... 136 302 387 47 .949 Orabill...... Columbus ...... 8 .444 686 193 106 38 50 3 Hugging..... -.St. Paul. .... 124 310 405 39 .948 Daspn...... Louisville ...... 2 .400 163 55 32 8 23 2 CbiI4s...... Louisville. ... 31 79 . 94 10 .944 Gfbson...... Kansas City...... 14 .389 1308 167 195 105 191 IV Martin...... Minneapolis. . 280 42(5 47 .!)37 Mueller...... Milwaukee ...... 389 620 164 74 28 68 3 Fox...... - .Indianapolis. . 1.TJ 260 331 41 .935 MeDonald. K. C.. Minneapolis. 9 .346 965 297 189 121 79 Nance...... Kansas City. 139 301 381 52 .929 Williams...... Columbus ...... ,T .333 311 89 55 28 18 Brasbear...... Louisville. ... 102 271 306 57 .910 Va*Mnrter. Minneapolis ...... 7 .318 735 189 114 47 77 Gleason...... Columbus. . . . 11 24 .903 McPartlin...... Columbus. Indi©polis 4 .308 418 115 63 30 Hoffmeister.. . .Minneapolis.. 9 8 .804 Thomas...... Minneapolis ...... 8 .28(5 1097 34O 196 93 Da vis...... 49 THIRD BASBMEX. Mil.. St. P., Minn. .286 189 62 12 Player. German...... Toledo ...... 286 779 245 145 64 Club. G. P. O. As. Kr. Avr. Hale...... Milwaukee ...... 286 311. 92 55 30 Wagner.... Columbus...... IS 21 1 .977 Sullivan.... Waener...... Columbus ...... 280 913 241 115 74 . . Louisville ...... 136 270 .944 Couehlin...... Toledo ...... 250 635 191 104 70 Wood...... Milwaukee ..... 12 21 22 .934 Converse...... Minneapolis ...... 200 193 62 38 Turner..... Columbus...... 114 1 6!) 19;©. 27 .930 Can-ink...... Toledo ...... 200 364 114 Mclntyre... . Minneapolis. ... 127 107 202 42 .916 Tsmsett. ... Sporer. . i...... Minneapolis ...... 167 157 45 . .Indianapolis .... 130 1SM5 2S1 44 .915 MeGill...... Toledo ...... 000 189 64 *.! Woodruff. .. . .Indianapolis. ... 32 14 4 .91:©. Altsizer. ... St. Vrain...... , Minneapolis ...... 000 176 61 24 . . Toledo...... 12 5 .909 Poren...... Toledo ...... 000 155 55 14 Sehaub...... Ix>uisville...... 20 47 9 .897 f Andrews...... Kansas City...... !>fl 114 219 41 .890 St-hnub ...... Toledo ...... 105 141 220 47 .884 Supplementary Pitxh'ng Records. Hall ...... Kansas City...... 10 10 20 4 .882 Wheeler...... St. Paul. ..©...... 81 95 40 .875 Below will be found the records of all pitchers who have, pitched in less than five Grady...... Kansas City...... 11 S ..S68 games for any one club during the season: Geier...... St. Paul...... 64 fif) 120 33 .857 Unglaub...... Milwaukee...... 10S 11!-) 130 42 .855 Blankenship...... Toledo...... 8 S 1M 5 .762 KoislinjT...... Tok©do...... ©...... 7 11 .736 SHOUT STOPS. Player. Club. " G. P. O. Kr. Ayp. Turner...... Columbus...... 12 18 .958 Marean ...... St. Paul ...... ,.©.©...... ,.. 1fi 4O .943 Lewre...... Kansas Oitv...... 137 3f.4 .940 Gleason...... Columbus. .©...... 42 122 .933 Viox...... Milwaukee...... 75 22i > .928 Player. Club. Owens...... Toledo...... 117 373 .9 IS Akers...... Louisville ... 0 1000 57 Clinsman ...... Columbus ...... r>« 17(1 .915 Stone...... Milwaukee .. 0 1000 24 < )yler ...... Minneapolis ...... 1 :©.!> 407 .913 Chapleski. . . .St. Paul..... 0 100O 39 16 Wood...... MHwaukfo...... II .911 Felix...... Louisville . .. 0 1000 39 13 O©Brien...... Indianapolis...... (V! 153 .90S Frantz..... Kansas City. . 0 1000 19 3 Marcan ...... Toledo ...... 20 r.S 6S 13 .906 Hill...... Kansas City.. O 1000 39 12 Quinlan...... Louisville...... !i4 17r> 301 52 .901 Owens...... Indianapolis 0 1000 31 6 Rrirlwell ...... Coluinbus ...... 2S 40 12 .898 Wales...... Toledo ...... 0 100O 15 3 Shaffer...... St Paul...... 121 25:! 69 .897 Wilmot...... Columbus . .. 0 67 17 Peer...... Milwaukee. . . . 44 .999 Hn.rdy...... Columbus . . ! .000 29 6 Jones...... Indianapolis 1 .000 28 1 Flonrnov...... Toledo ...... «5 74 .988 © ""rwin..,. 47 11S .986 Louisville .. 1 .000 Thowy...... Columbus. .... Toledo ..... 1 ,0(MI Sullivan...... Minneapolis. . . 68 .137 .979 Kuhns..... 4 .. ^©innoanolis. . . 11 40 Moek.. Toledo ...... 000 19 Spooner...... Cox...... Toledo ..... 1 .OOO 16 Shannon..... St. Paul...... 1S5 305 .©976 .Toledo ..... Geior...... St. Paul...... 135 .972 Cosrgswell. 1 .000 34 Hart. ..:...... Louisville . . . 42 91 .909 Lally...... Minneapolis . . . i:34 330 .968 Woodruff...... TivHannpolis. . . 2.'!38 80 .966 will regain his strength and be able to go Hart...... Columbus ..... 47 .963 ST. LOUIS SAYINGS. to work alongside of Jones, Wallace and Dtinsrau...... Mi 1 ""K-ee .... r>s .80 .960 Odwell...... I-ouisville. .... 140 293 15 .95!) Magnate Hedges Explains Why He Made Smith...... Minneapolis. . . 104 5 .956 Arnilt...... Olmnbus. .... 233 17 .954 No Deals at Ch cago—Chariey Nichois r©lympr...... louisvMle. .... 195 28 .952 Probab e Mating -r of the Browns—Cor- THAT MURJIY CASE Smith...... Columbus. .... 26 92 4 .950 Ganley...... Milwaukee. . . . 85 120 4 .946 bett Secured by the National Club. Maloney...... Kansas City.. 21 31 4 .945 Abner Powell©s Money to Pay For the Hrmphill...... Milwaukee. . . . 116 138 51 10 .944 St. Louis. Mo.. Jan, 10. Editor "Sporting Player©s Release Held All A!ong by and Gear...... Kansas City. . 103 140 44 11. .943 Life" Secretary Hedges, of the Browns, Jackson...... -St. Paul. .... 135 203 37 15 .911 is back in St. Louis from Chicago, and he in a Norwich Bank. ... Tol(1<1o- ...... 23 31 0 .939 has no trades to announce. Norwich. Conn., Jan. 11. Editor "Sport Gaipley...... Kansas City. . 39 9(5 .937 The reason is simple he ing Life:"-At the time of the sale of Coulter...... Indianapolis. . . 137 366 .936 was unable to make any. Dave Murphy it was said the sum of ,$r>00, Connors...... Milwaukee. . . . 14 51 .935 "Trades?" said Hedges last Flournoy...... St Paul...... (it lor, .934 or at least a certified check, Maloney...... Minneapolis. . . 25 2(5 .933 night. "You never saw me had been received by the MoOreery...... Minneapolis. . . 08 168 17 15 .925 walking around with a Thames National Bank if Puri©eavy...... Milwaukee. . . . 147 197 39 29 .92.ri burglar©s kit, did you. and Norwich, to be paid to the Bannon...... Columbus. .... 131 2S2 30 27 .921 I have never made a repu owners of the Norwich © T>Prnnrd...... 1 10 "33 1S .920 tation as a safe-blowing ex Club. The officials of the Reisling...... Toledo...... 23 10 .918 pert? Nothing less than .... .Kansas City.. 81 .917 local club were unable to HiU...... i: 22(5 Alloway. . . Kansas City...... 12 .632 670 187 105 51 riously ©ill last June. He was with the Meredith. Milwaukee ...... 21 .618 1207 305 155 43 141 Washington Senators, and he grew so Stuwart.. St. Paul...... 10 .615 867 216 95 63 132 weak his life was despaired of for a while. Kaean.... . Louisville ...... 24 .600 1369 360 176 8,4 125 Demont has been on the shelf ever since (Jear..... Kansas City...... 000 206 50 29 13 19 find has lost a lot of weight. MeAleer, McOord. .. . Louisville ...... 8 .571 474 124 82 81 50 however, appreciated his great, all-round Coons.... K. C.. Louisville.. 14 .560 947 285 154 59 70 Keislintt.. , Toledo ...... 14 .560 836 43 98 prowess when right, and lias induced hi in Hedges... . Milwaukee ...... 556 261 20 24 to accompany the Browns South in the Fine Tables, Carom, Combination and Pool Durham. . . K. C.. Indianapolis .550 1328 140 169 spring. If Demont is in good health next of the linmnwIck-Bttlke-Collcuder Muke. ^"illinms. Minneapolis ...... 550 599 144 84 67 35 vear,"an©.l regains his strength and speed, Orders from all parts of the world Over 1,«>OO,OOO Mols* S

ABOUT MEN AND AFFAIRS IN THE ILWAUKEE CLUB, Milwaukee, Wis. CLUB, Norwich, Conn. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION LEAGUES, M Hugh Duffy, President H. B. Davenport, President. WORLD OF BILUAHD3. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFES and Manager. Dennis Morrissey, Manager. SIONAL BASE BALL LEAGUES. > EORIA CLUB, Peoria, 111. ./,©?/ JoJm Crea'hcm. George F. Simmons, President. NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE. The public announcement made by the PRES.,P. T. POWERS, 220 Broadway, New York. William Wilson, Manager.: SEC©Y, J. H. FARRELL, Box 214, Auburn, N. Y. pONCORD CLUB, Concord, N. H. Gimbel Brothers, that their house was to ES MOINES CLUB, Des Moines, la. ©-© John J. Carney, President be incorporated into a stock company, the LEAGUE MEMBERS. Eastern League, P. T. D C. K. Myrick, President, and Manager. Powers, President, New York; American Asso William Hoffer, Manager. stock to be held only by the Gimbel fam ciation, T. J. Hickey, President, Chicago, lit.: EW BEDFORD CLUB, New Bedford, Mass. Western League, M. H. Sexton, President, Rock N A. G. Doe, President ily, and that the Girard House property, and Manager. which has been an eyesore, a detriment Island, 111.; New York League, J. H. Farrell, President, Auburn, N. Y.; Indiana-Illinois-Iowa UTTE CLUB, Butte, Mont. TTAVERHILL CLUB, Haverhill. Mass and a depreciation to property on that League, Ed Holland, President. Bloomington, B Charles H. Lane, President. *^ John J. Carrigg, President, block for some years past, is to be con 111.; Southern League, W. M. Kavanaugh, Presi Walter Wilmot, Manager. William Hamilton, Manager. dent, Little Rock, Ark.; Pacific National League, verted into a part of the Gimbel store, W. H. Lucas, President, Tacoma, Wash.; Con ALT LAKE CLUB, Salt Lake, U. fALL RIVER CLUB, Fall River, Mass. should settle for all time, presumably, the necticut League, Sturgis Whitlock, President, S J. F. Reynolds, President, ©Ihos F. McDermott, President Huntington, Conn.; New England League, T. H. John J. McClosky, Manager. and Manager. prospect of the erection of a new hotel Murnane, President, Boston, Mass.; Texas League, where the ruins of the once great Girard N.H. Lassiter, President, Ft. Worth, Tex.; Cotton EATTLE CLUB, Seattle, Wash. DWELL CLUB. Loweli, Mass. House commanded so much patronage and States League, Geo.Wheatley,President,Greenville, S C. A. Dean, President L Frederick Lake, President Mis?.; Missouri Valley League, D. M. Shively, D. E. Dagdale, Manager. and Manager. glory. It is not generally known to the President, Kansas City; South Texas League, Max public of to-day that before the opening Stubenrauch, President. Houston, Tex.; Northern POKANE CLU B, Spokane, Wash. T AWRENCE CLUB, Lawrence, Mass. League, D. J Laxdal, President, Cavalier, North S C. H .Williams, President *-© Stephen D. Flanagan, President of the Continental Hotel the Girard House Dakota; Central League, G. W. Bement, President, Charles T. Reilly, Manager. and Manager. was the leading hotel of this city. After Evansville, Ind. Kentucky-lllinois-Tennessee ANCHESTER CLUB, Manchester, N. H. th<^ opening of the Continental in 1861 the League, Jacob Zimbro, Jr., Secretary, Hendersou, NEW YORK LEAGUE. . William J. Freeman, President, into a barracks for the soldiers of the civil Ky.; Hudson River League, C. S. Harvey, Presi- John F. Smith, Manager. war, who were stationed or located for de©nt, Hudson, N. Y.; Iowa-South Dakota League, A LBANY CLUB, Albany, N. Y. the time being in this city. The Girard W. L. Baker, Sioux Falls, S. D.; South Atlantic ** William Quinlan, President, ASHUA CLUB, Nashua, N. H. House, however, did not long continue for League, Charles W. Boyer, Hagerstown, Md. Michael Doherty, Manager. N Hon.,Chas. S. Collins, President, Manager. such a purpose, as it was soon found that BOARD OF ARBITRATION: MSTERDAM-JOHNSTOWN-GLOVERSV©E the patronage of the Continental Hotel was M. H. Sexton, W. H. Lucas, Jas. H. O©Rourke, A M. F. Button, of Gloversville, President, so great that the discarded property for T. H. Murnane, W. M. Kavanaugh. Howard J. Earl, Manager. COTTON STATES LEAGUE. the time being was shortly afterward opened as a hotel to the public, and con EASTERN LEAGUE. INGHAMTON CLUB, Biughamton, N. Y. CLUB MEMBERS Baton Rouge, La., Robert tinued to be one "of the greatest local ho B H. M. Gitchell, President, Fender, Manager; MonrOe, La., Henry Hunt, tels for more than twenty years. UFFALO CLUB, Buffalo, N. Y. Charles Campau, Manager. Manager; Greenville, Miss., W. A. Smith, Mana B W. W. Pierce, President, rLION CLUB, llion, N. Y. ger; Pine Bluff, Miss., George Blackburn, Maoa George T. Stalling*, Manager. ger; Vicksburg, Miss., William Earle. Manager: The capacity for rooming guests at the L Samuel Irlam, President, Natcher, Miss., Albert Haupt, Manager. Continental Hotel was then 1000. In 1875, TjALTIMORE CLUB, Baltimore, Md. Manager. -*-) Conway W. Sams, President. or nearly fifteen years later, in antici Hugh Jennings, Manager. GCHENECTADY CLUB, Schenectady, N. Y. INDIANA-1LLINOJS-1OWA LEAGU& pation of business during the Centennial VJ Wm. H. Hathaway, President. year, the hotel was enlarged to the ca JERSEY CITY CLUB, Jersey City, N. J. Benjamin Ellis, Manager. CLUB MEMBERS Cedar Rapids. la., B. Hill. pacity of 1200 guests. It is not generally J Judge Nevins, President, Manager; Davenport, la., J. T. Hayes, Manager. known to-day that this hotel is one of the Win. J. Murray, Manager. SYRACUSE CLUB, Syracuse, N. Y. Rock Island, 111., R. Thornton, Manager; Rock- most deceptive in this country as to its V-5 George N. Kuntzsch, President, ford, 111., Hugh Nicoll. Manager; Bloomingtoa, EWARK CLUB, Newark, N. J. T. C. Griffin, Manager. capacity for rooming guests, as it is but N Matthis B. Puder, President, 111., W. Connors, Manager, Decatur, 111., Monte six stories high. It covers, however, near Walter W. Burnham, Manager. McFarland, Manager; Springfield, 111., Frank Belt. ly half a block of ground, which is proba CLUB, Troy, N. Y. Manger; Dubuque, la., Chas. Buelow, Manager. ROVIDENCE CLUB, Providence, R. I. Louis Bacon, President bly as large as the average blocks in New and Manager. York, as the squares here are probably P A. H. Howe, Jr., President, CENTRAL LEAGUE. twice as large as in that city. There was __ Richard Cogan, Manager. TICA CLUB, Utica, N. Y. always a great rivalry between the Con OCHESTER CLUB, Rochester, N. Y. U H. E. Devendorf, Secretary, CLUB MEMBERS Evansville, Ind., Frank Haller, Elmer Horton, Manager. Manager; Grand Rapids, Mich., M. Liudsey, Man tinental and the Girard House when both R C. T. Chapin, President, ager; Terre Haute, Ind., F. Warrender, Manager; were in the zenith of their mercantile George Smith, Manager. Ft. Wayne, Ind., Bade Meyers, Manager; Marion. prosperity. This was not of a mercantile CLUB, Toronto, Ont. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. Ind., John J. Grim, Manager ; Dayton, O., W. S. character, as there was then but one Con- A. A. Alexander, President, Lauder, Manager; South Bend, Ind., A. Graat, tln^ntal Hotel in this country, unless in Arthur Irwin. Manager. A TLANTA CLUB, Atlanta, Ga. Manager; Wheeling, W.Va., Ted Price, Manager. deed the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York, " ; Abner Powell, President which, like the Continental Hotel here, TUTONTREAL CLUB, Montreal, Can. and Manager. » * Patrick H. Hurley, President, MISSOURI VALLEY LEAGUE. . was then built by the late Paran Stevens, ______. E. Demontreyille, Maaager. IRMINGHAM CLUB, Birmingham, Ala. who not only had hotels then from Bos B R. H. Baugh,_Pres.; C. E. Jackson, Sec© CLUB MEMBERS Springfield, Mo., Frank Hurt- ton to the South, with a result that at the AMERICAN Thomas O©Brien,,Manager. burt. Manager; Ft. Scott, Kas., Fred Hornaday, breaking out of the civil war Mr. Stevens© Manager: Pittsburg, Kas., O. T. Boaz, Manager; properties there were confiscated, which OLUMBUS CLUB, Columbus, O. ITTLE ROCK CLUB, Little Rock, Ark. Leavenworth, Kas., Pearson C. Lyon, Manage: ; was but one of numerous such confisca C T. J. Bryce, President, ^ Aaron Frank, Pres.; C. P. Perrie, Sec©y; Joplin, Mo., John Fillman, Manager; iola, K,as tions there during that memorable strug Williaiam Clymer, " Manager. Michael J. Finn, Manager. Herman Tboien, Manager; bedaiia. Mo., E E. Codding, Manager. gle. To the average reader of to-day great TND1ANAPOLIS CLUB, Indianapolis, I nd. EMPH1S CLUB, Memphis, Tenn. mercantile enterprises are but a thing Of M Caruther Ewing, Pres.; E. L. Meuego, Sec©y; * C. P. Ruscbaupt, President, SOUTH TEXAS LEAGUE. yesterday, yet this now practically for William Phillips, Manager. Lewis Whistler, Manager. gotten Paran Stevens, who was prac T7-ANSAS CITY CLUB, Kansas City, Mo. EW ORLEANS CLUB, New Orleans, La. CLUB MEMBERS San Antonio, Wade Moore, tically in the zenith of his professional » Dale Gear, President N Hart Newinan, President, Manager; Houston, Clauds Reiliy, Manager; glory probably forty-five years ago, or be and Manager. Charles Frank, Manager. Beaumont, F. W. Greer, Manager. Gaivestou, fore the era of bogus trusts, watered, gas Marcene Johnson, Manager. and "hot air" investments ('!) were known OU1SVILLE CLUB, Louisville, Ky. ASHVILLE CLUB, Nashville, Tenn. to America by nearly fifty years, was one ^ George Tebeau, President, N James Palmer, Pres.; W. W. Taylor, Sec©y; TEXAS LEAGUE. of the foremost business men known to Manager. Newton Fisher, Manager. this country in its history, legitimately TylLWAUKEE CLUB, Milwaukee, Wis. ^HREVEPORT CLUB, Shrevcport, La.© CLUB MEMBERS Corsicana, J. D. Roberts, Man speaking. Mr. Stevens, however, was a *•*•*• Chas. S. Havener, President, > Leon I. Kahn, Pres.; G. H. Stevenson, Sec©y; ager; Dallas, J. W. Gardner, Manager; Ft. Worth, business man, and did not perniit dream ____ Joe Caritillon, Manager. Robert Gilks, Manager. W. H. Ward, Manager; Waco, Ted Sullivan, ers, speculators, empyrics, quacks, or un Manager. scrupulous adventurers to handle or man 1NNEAPOL1S CLUB, Minneapolis, Minn. ONTGOMERY CLUB, Montgomery, Aia. M Wm. H. Walking, President M W. H. Ragland, President, age his business without convincing him William Stickney, Manager. NORTHERN LEAGUE. self that he had the right man in the right and Manager. place. No man©s cunning, through false JT. PAUL CLUB, St. Paul, Minn. CLUB MEMBERS Winnipeg, R. J. Smith, Man representation, would be relied on. Paran © George Lennon, President, CONNECTICUT LEAGUE. ager; Duluth, Minn., M. J. Bryau, Manager ; Stevens had to have ocular proof or noth M. J. Keliy, Manager. ARTFORD CLUB, ^UrtfoTdTConn. Superior, Wis., T. B. Keete, Manager; Fargo, iM . ing. As he was physically small enough ©TpOLEDO CLUB, Toledo, O. H Thomas L. Reilley, President D., W. J. Price, Secretary; Grand Forks, N . to put in a. small hand grip such as most and Manager. D., Scou Kairnes. Manager; Crookstou, Miuu , -* Charles J. Strobcl, President, W. S. Lycan, Manager, of us carry at the present day while going Frank Reisling, Manager. OPR1NGFIELD CLUB, Springfield, Mass. out of town from Saturday night until O Daniel O©Neit, President ttUDM)N K1VER LEAGUE. Monday morning. The Stevens hand grip WESTERN LEAGUE. and Manager. spent most of its time on railroad trains ENVER CLUB7Denver~, Col. ERIDEN CLUB, Meriden, Conn. CLUB MEMBERS K ngston, A. Roos, President, when necessary, with a result that after H. D. Ramsey, Manager; Saugerties, H.T.ICeeuey, it had reached a certain city its owner D D. C. Packard, President, M W. P. Bristol, President, Robert L Lowe, Manager. Sam J. Kennedy, Manager. President, Charles Brady, Manager; Hudson, VV©. would pop out, walk to the hotel which Petry, President, A. Schnack, Manager; New- he owned, and before his arrival there pOLORADOSPRINGS CLUB, Col. Springs.Col. EW HAVEN CLUB, New Haven, Conn, burgli, Wm. Fisher, President, Charles Fisher, was known it was more than probable ^ Thomas F. Burns, President, N James Canavan, President Manager; Catskill, J. M. Evans, President and that he had investigated the entire es William Everitt, Manager. and Manager. Manager; Peekskill, T. Torphy, President, F. Val tablishment from one floor to the other. NT. JOSEPH CLUB, St. Joseph, Mo. R1DGEPORT CLUB,"Bridgeport, Conn." entine, Manager; Poughkeepsie, Wrn. AicCab^, As he was naturally the last man on > W. T. Van Brunt, President, James H. O©Rourka, President President and Manager. earth to be expected he came when not George Robe, Manager. and Manager. looked for, inspected and investigated for himself. MAHA CLUB, Omaha, Neb. "TNJEW LONDON CLUB, New London, Conn. O William A. Rourke, President ©-© Chas. H. Humphrey, President CLUB MEMBERS Macon, Ga., W. A. Smith, and Manager. and Manager. Manager; Jacksonville, Fla., George Kelley, Man- This was before the era or time when ager; Columbus, Ga., Manager;" Augusta, tailors and newspaper reporters began to ANSAS CITY cLlfB, Kansas City, Mo. OLYOKE CLUB, Holyoke, Mass. Ga., Con. Strothers, Manager; Savannah, Ga., manufacture and create hotel "Colonels" as K J. H. Manning, President, H Patrick Prendeville, President, Manager; Charleston, S C., Ed Ashenback, "proprietors" of such places. While con Chas. A. Nichols, Manager. Manager Manager. nected and identified with such resorts for forty years, I have never yet known a man in the hotel occupation who knew as factors in creating hotel men were Girard House was purely of a political the fact that they were employed in a his business who would permit the im simply unknown. No one ever knew, as character, and that rivalry was of a Democratic house. Politics and business pertinence of any newspaper scribbler to I have already stated, when Parau Ste very marked character for probably twen never conflicted at the Continental Hotel. refer to him otherwise than by his legiti vens would be "on hand." When he was, ty years. While under the management On the other side of the street it was mate name. Imagine, if you can. any news a very diminutive man was found before of J. E. Kingsley it is very much to be taken for granted that no man but a paper reporter referring to the late J. E. your presence, but no one ever knew how doubted if any hotel in America, with per Democrat would dare to be found there! Kingsley as "Col!" Such presumption he got there. He invariably stationed him haps the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York, As a matter of fact it is to be questioned would probably put an end to the career self before you and inspected you from could for a moment pretend to approach if "assassination" would not have been re of the reporter in his house for all time, the feet to the top of your head. This the Continental. While the Girard House, sorted to, but it is almost certain that as it actually did in the case of one news he seemed to do with both eyes closed, however, was in the zenith of its popu no self-respecting Republican gentleman paper man over thirty years ago not for after which he carefully put you through larity the civil war issues had not entirely would care to be seen at the Girard House the presumption of familiarity with the a professional examination in the position died out in this country. In other words, at the time which 1 refer to. proprietor, as that was impossible, but which you occupied. If satisfied as to politics between the two great parties other violation of ethics on the part of your ability and integrity you were not was more strongly marked then than at Should the Girard House property pass the reporter. And yet there never was a moleste-d but protected. If, on the other the present day. The Continental was into the Gimbel estate here and become more kindly, generous or considerate man hand, you could not pass through such a Republican house, while it was generally a part of that firm©s property as a store to all classes than J. K. "Kingsl.ey. His an examination the Czar of Russia was in conceded that no one but a Democrat one of the finest hotel properties in this heart or pocket could be touched by almost a measure less to be dreaded than the would presume or dare to register ;at the country will have become a thing of the anyone. It was only the presumptuous verdict of this man. You would see no Girard House. And yet it is a fact that, past as such. It was a great opening for or the pretenders who found it very dan more of him for a specified time, but on with the exception of Mr, Kingsley, who a great modern hotel, with the prospect gerous to be in his establishment when he his return if he found you there you were was a Republican, most of the men of making a fortune there each year; did not want them there. greeted with marked respect and consid employed in his hotel wore Democrats, Great opportunities in this respect are eration. while those employed at the Girard House still neglected in the same neighborhood. Paran Stevens© method was entirely were as a rule Republicans! That the Re There is a fortune there at any time for different. In the days of Mr. Stevens The greatest rivalry which ever existed publicans employed at the Girard House legitimate hotel men, such as J. E. Kingsley the hotel tailor and newspaper reporter between the Continental Hotel and the escaped "assassination" may be owing to or Paran Stevens were. January i6r 1904. SPORTING ti

impatiently rapped on the door with the self on his shrewdness, "you left Paris for heavy oak butt end of his whip. Still political reasons?" there was no response. Again he knocked, The stratiger deliberately emptied his this time louder than before, and was pre pipe and thrust it into his pocket, while paring for an even more vigorous assault the landlord impatiently awaited tin? re upon the unhospitable entrance when the sponse to his pointed query. When it, door swung back and the landlord, a tall, jaine. however, it was not calculated to gaunt individual, confronted the driver. allay the curiosity of his questioner. "Well, I heard ye," he said testily. "Are "Is it your practice," said the young ye coming iu or shall I bring it out?" man coldly in slow but excellent English, ©©Bring it out," was the gruff response "to bark continuously at the heels of your of the disgruntled teamster. guests?" Shortly afterward mine host reappeared "Oh, no offen.se meant! No olTense! with a tankard of generous dimensions. Hope none©ll be taken," stammered the The teamster raised it. slowly drained it landlord. to the bottom, dropped a coin into the Then he recovered himself and his landlord©s hand, cracked his whip in a live dignity by drawing forth a huge wine ly manner and moved on. The steam from colored silk handkerchief set with white his horses mingled with the mist, and he polkadots and ostentatiously and vigorously was soon swallowed up, although the cheer using it. This ear splitting operation hav ful snap of his whip could yet be heard. ing once more set him up in his own Then that became inaudible, and the boui- esteem, he resumed his attentions to the face, who had stood for a brief space in stranger. the doorway, empty tankard in hand, re- ©I didn©t know," he added, with an entered the house, "satisfied that no more outburst of honesty, "but what, you might transient patronage would be forthcoming be some nobleman©in disguise." at present. "A nobleman!" said the other, with ill Going through an outer room, called by concealed contempt. "My name is Saint- courtesy a parlor, the landlord passed into Prosper, plain Ernest Saint-Prosper. 1 was Copyright by Bowen-Mcrrill Company. an apartment, which served as dining room, a soldier. ©Now I©m an adventurer. There sitting room and bar. Here the glow of a you have it all in a nutshell." PROLOGUE, charms had once held him in folly©s chains. wood fire from the well swept hearth and The innkeeper surveyed his guest©s figure Did he regret the step? Has ravening the aspect of the .varied assortment of with undisguised admiration. LD Drury Lane rang with ap aspiration any compunction, any contrite bottles, glasses and tankards gave more "Well, you look like a soldier." he re plause for the performance of visitings of nature? proof of the fitness of the appellation on marked. "You arc like one of those soldiers Mine. Carew. Of British- As the coach sped over the road the lady the creaking sign of the roaahouse than who came over from France to help us iu French parentage, she was u by his side smiled disagreeably from time appeared from a superficial survey of its the Revolution." recognized peer among tha to time, and my lord, when he became exterior and far from neat stable yard or This tribute being silently accepted, 1 he- favorite actresses on the Eng aware of it. winced beneath her glance. from that eh illy, forbidding room so com landlord grew voluble as his guest con lish stage and a woman whose Had she fathomed his secret? Else why mon, especially© in American residences in tinued reserved. attractions of face and manner were of a that eminently superior air, that manner those days, the parlor. The ceiling of this "We have our own troubles with lords, high order. which said as plainly as spoken words: dining room was blackened somewhat, and too, right here in New York State," he The bill for the evening under considera "Now I have learned what to do if he the huge beams overhead gave an idea of .said confidentially. "We have our lainl tion was "Adrienne Leconvreur." and iu no should play the tyrant. Now I see a way the substantial character of the construc barons, descendants of the patroons and part had the actress been more natural to liberty, equality. fraternity!" And tion of the place. That fuel was plentiful holders of thousands of acres, and we have and effective. Her triumph was secure. beneath the baneful gleam of that look of appeared in evidence in the open fire our bolters, too, who are making a big The player had every stimulus to ap enlightment my lord cursed under his place, where were burning two great logs, stand against feudalism." pear at her best on this particular even breath roundly. The only imperturbable while piled up against the wall were many Thereupon he proceeded to present the ing, for the audience, frivolous, volatile, person of the party was Francois, the j O©tber good sized" sections of hickory, subject in all its details to the soldier- taking its character from the loose, weak marquis© valet, whose impassive counteii- © how the tenants were protesting against king, was unusually complaisant through the enforcement of what they now deemed the presence of the first gentleman of unjust claims and were demanding the Europe. As the last of the Georges declar abolition of permanent leaseholds: how ed himself in good humor, so every toady they openly resisted the collection of rents grinned and every courtly flunky swore in and had inaugurated an aggressive1 anti-rent the billingsgate of that profanely eloquent war against tyrannical landlordism. His period that the actress was a "monstrous lengthy and rambling dissertation was fine woman." finally© broken in upon by a rumbling on With rare discretion and spirit, had the the road, ss of carriage wheels drawing latter played, a queenly figure in that near, and the sound of voices. The noise ribald, gross gathering. She had reached sent the boniface to the window, and. the scene where the actress turns upon looking out, he discovered a lumbering her tormentors, those noble ladies of rank coach, drawn by two heavy horses, which and position, and launches the curse of a came dashing lip with a great semblance soul lashed beyond endurance. Sweeping of animation for a vehicle of its weight, forward to confront her adversaries, about followed by a wagon, loaded with dis-ersi- to face them, her troubled glance chanced fied and gaudy paraphernalia. to fall into one of the side boxes where "Some troopers, I guess," commented the were seated a certain foreign marquis, landlord in a tone which indicated the somewhat notorious, and a lady of in coming of these guests was not entirely solent, patrician bearing. The anticipated welcome to him. "Yes," he added dis action was arrested, for at sight of the contentedly, "they©ve stage folk sure nobleman and his companion Adrienne enough." swayed slightly, as though moved by a The wagon, which contained several per new overpowering emotion. Only for a sons, was driven into the stable yard, moment she hesitated: then, fixing her where it was unloaded of "dro/>s" and blazing eyes upon the two and lifting her "wings." representing a street, a forest, arm threateningly, the bitter words flowed a prison and so on, while the stagecoach, from her lips with an earnestness that with a rattle and a jerk and a flourish of thrilled the audience. A pallor overspread the driver©s whip, stopped at the front the face of the niarquig. while the lady door. Springing to the ground, the driver drew back behind the draperies almost as opened the door of the vehicle and at the If in fear. At the conclusion of that effort same time two other men, with their heads the walls echoed with plaudits. The muffled against the wind and rain, leisurely actress stood as in a trance. Her face descended from the top. The landlord now was pale, her figure seemed changed to stood at the entrance of the inn. a sour stone, and the light went out of her eyes. expression on his face. Certainly if the She fainted and fell, and the curtain travelers had expected in him the tradi descended quickly. The woman by the tional glowing countenance with the apos marquis© side, who had trembled at first, tolic injunction to "use hospitality without now forced a laugh as she said: "The grudging" writ upon it they were doomed trollop can curse! , Let us go." Together to disappointment. they left the box. the marquis regretting A rustle of skirts and there emerged the temerity which had led him to bring from the interior of the coach, first, a his companion to the theatre. He, too, little, dried up old lady whose feet were was secretly unnerved, and when they inclosed in prunella boots, with Indian em entered the carriage they seated them broidered moccasins for outside protection; selves as far apart as possible, the marquis second, a young woman who hastily made detesting the lady and she for her part her wav into ©the hostelry, displaying a disliking him just as cordially. trim pair of ankles; third, a lady resemb Next day the critics referred to the scene ling the second and who the landlord with glowing words, while in the coffee afterward learned was her sister: fourth, houses they discussed the proposition, a graceful girl above medium height, wear Should an actress feel the emotion she ing one of those provoking quilted silk portrays? With a cynical smile, the hoods of the day, with cherry colored lin- marquis read the different accounts of the I ing, known as "kiss me if you dare" hoods. performance when he and his companion © "" " The Sitter Words Flowed From Her Lips." Then followed a dark, melancholy in found themselves in the old stagecoach en Seated at a respectful distance from this dividual, the utility man, whose waistcoat ance was that of a stoic, apathetic to the of figured worsted was much frayed ana route for Brighton. He felt no regret for foibles of his betters; a philosopher of the cheerful conflagration was a young man of his action had not the Prince of Wales perhaps five and twenty, whose travel whose toothpick collar was the worse for taught the gentlemen of his kingdom that wardrobe, to whom a wig awry or a the journey. He preceded a more natty loosened buckle seemed of more moment stained attire indicated he had but recently person in a bottle green, "shad belly" coar, it was fashionable tt> desert actresses? Had than a derangement of the marriage tie been on the road. Upon a chair near by he not left the "divine Pcrdita" to lan were a riding whip" and hat, the latter who strove to carry himself as though guish after snubbing her right royally in or the disorder of conjugal affection. he were fashionably dressed instead of Not long thereafter the player left for spotted with mud and testifying to the wearing clothes which no longer could con Hvde park? America, where she procured an engage rough character of the road over which Disdainfully the lady In the coach re he had come. He held a short pipe to his ceal their shabbiuess. The driver, called garded her husband, and it was evident ment, iu New York city, and, so far as in theatrical parlance "the old man," was London was concerned, she .might have lips and blew clouds of smoke toward the a portly personage in a blue coat with that the ties of affection which bound found rest and retireduess in the waters fire, while upon a table, within arm©s these two travelers together on life©s road length, rested a glass of some hot mixture. velvet collar and gilt buttons, a few of were neither strong nor enduring. Yet of Lethe. But in spite of his comfortable surround which were missing, while the ruffles of they were traveling together; their way ings the expression of his face was not his shirt were in sad plight, for instead of was the same; their destination but that CHAPTER I. that of a person in harmony with the protruding elegantly a good three or even belongs to the future. The marquis had F was a drizzly day iu the Sha- Johnsonian conclusion, "A chair in an inn four inches, their glory had gone and they been relieved in his mind after a con dengo valley. A mist had set is n throne of felicity." His countenance, lav ignominJously flattened upon the bosom sultation with a distinguished barrister, tled down upon the old inn; lost, well bronzed as a weather tried trooper©s, of the wearer. A white choker rivaled in and, moreover, was pleased at the prospect to view was the landscape, with was harsh, gloomy, almost morose; not an hue the toothpick collar Of the melancholy of leaving this island of fogs for the sunny its varied foliage. Only the im unhandsome" face, but set iu such a severe individual. shores of France. The times were excit mediate foreground was visible cast the observer involuntarily wondered The tavern©s stable boy immediately be ing; the country on the verge of proposed to a teamster who came down what experience had indited that scroll. gan to remove ©the trunks into the- main, electoral reforms. But in France the new the road, the trees with dripping branches Tall, large of limb, muscular, as was ap hallway. This overgrown, husky lad evi social system had sprung int^o existence and the inn from the eaves ot which water parent even in a restful pose, he looked dently "did- not share his employer©s dis and lamentable ©far© "ict! dut. towaYd one©s fell to the ground with depressing monot an athlete of the most approved type, ac approval of the guests, for he gazed in ountry had assumed an empire superior ony, the well with its pail for watering tive and powerful. open eyed wonder at the sisters, and th -n, to ancient devotion toward kings. the horses and the log trough in whose Mine host, having found his guest with increasing awe, his glance strayed to To stem this tide and attach himself limpid waters a number of spreckled trout taciturn, had himself become genial, and the young girl. To his juvenile imagina closely to King Charles X. was the mar were swimming. The driver drew up his now remarked as he entered: tion "an actress appeared in the glamour of quis© ©ambitious purpose. For this he had horses before the Travelers© Friend, as the "I hear things are kind of onscttled in a veritable goddess. But she had obvious espoused a party in marrying a relative place was named, and called out impera France. I see in a Syracuse paper that ly that tender consideration for others of the royal princess, thus enhancing the tively: Louis Philippe is no longer king; that he which belongs to humanity, for she turned lies that bound him .to the throne and "Hello, there!" and his queen have fled to England. Per to the old man with an affectionate smile, throwing to the winds his Perdita. whose No one appearing, he leaned over and haps now," inwardly congratulating him removing from his shoulders the wet Peter- SPORTINQ January 16, 1904. sham overcoat and. placing it on a chair, The other two sisters are Kate and Susan With awkward fingers he released the "No lord of mine!" she replied gayly. regarded him with a look of filial anxiety. D©uran, both coquettes of the first water. dress, and she bowed her acknowledgment, "My lord must have a velvet robe, not Yet their appearance belied the assump Our juvenile man is a young Irishman who which he returned with formal deference. frayed, and a sword not tin, and its most tion of such relationship. He was hearty, thinks much of his dress and little of Then she passed on and he raised his sanguinary purpose must not be to get florid and sturdy, of English type, while the cultivation of mind and manners. head, his glance following her through the between bis legs and trip him up. Of she seemed a daughter of the south, a Then," added the old man tenderly, "there bleak looking hall, up the broad, ill lighted course, when we act in barns" ligure more fitting for groves of orange is my Constance." staircase, into the mysterious shadows "In barns.!" and cypress than for this rugged northern He paused abruptly. "Landlord, a pot which prevailed above. in.""Oh, yes; when we can find them to act wilderness. of ale. My throat is horse from the mist. Shortly afterward the tired company dis The emotion of the stable boy as he Fancy being for hours on a road not know persed and the soldier sought his room. She glanced at him half mockingly. gazed at her and the forbidding mood of ing where you are!" "I suppose you think of a barn as ouly a place for a horse." * the landlord were "broken in upon by the An aroma from the kitchen which pene CHAPTER II. tiny old lady, who in a : large voice re trated the room seemed especially grate The sound of©carriage wheels interrupted marked: , ful to the manager, who smiled with satis HE crowing of the cock awak- his reply, and. looking in the direction "A haven at last! Are you the land faction as he conjured up visions of the cned the French traveler, and, from whence it came, they observed a lord?" . " forthcoming repast. By his Falstuffian going to tho window, he saw coach doubling1 the curve before the wil "Yes,1 ma©am," testily replied that per girth he appeared a man not averse to that daylight had thrown its lows and approaching at a rapid pace. It son. good living nor one to deny himself plenti first shafts upon the unromantic was a handsome ajid imposing equipage, "I am pleased to meet. you. sir," ex ful libations of American homo brewed ale. barnyard scene, while in the with dark crimson ©body and wheels, pre claimed the melancholy individual as he "Next to actual dining," observed this oast©above the hilltops spread serving much of the grace of ancient out extended a hand so cold and clammy that, past master in the art, "arc the antici tho early flush of morning. line with the utility of modern springs. shivers ran up and down the back of the pations of the table. An excellent© dinner Descending the stairs and making his As they drew aside to permit it to-pass, host when he took it gingerly. t "We are is in progress, if my diagnosis of these way to the burn, ho called to Sandy, the the features of its occupant were seen, having fine tragedy weather, sir! penetrating fragrances be correct," stable boy. who was performing his ablu who. perceiving the . young ©girl on the "A tire at once, landlord!" commanded And it was soon demonstrated that the tions by©passing wet fingers through a road the shawl, half fallen from her the would-be beau. manager©s discernment was not in error. shock of rod hair, to saddle his horse. The shoulder revealing the plastic grace of©an v "Refreshments will be in order!" ex There was not only abundance, but quality, sleepy lad led forth a large but shapely erect figure gassed at her with surprise. claimed she of the trim ankles. and the landlord©s daughter waited on The animal, and soon Saint-Prosper was gallop then ( thrust his head from the window and "And show me the best room in the guests, thereby subjecting herself to the ing across the country. After a brisk pace bowed with smiling, if somewhat exag house," remarked her sister. very open advances of the Celtic Adonis. for some miles he reined in a circuit, re gerated, politeness. The nest moment car Mine host, bewildered by this shower The large table was laden with heavy turned on the road that crossed the farm riage and traveler vanished down the road of requests, stared from one to the other crockery, old fashioned and quaint. An ing country back of the tavern. iu a cloud of dust, but an alert observer In helpless confusion, but finally collected enormous rotary caster occupied the centre The rider was rapidly approaching the might have noticed an eye at the rear port his wits sufficiently to usher the company of the table, while the forks and spoons inn when a sudden turn in the highway of hole, as though the person within was into the taproom with: were an unusual circumstance of silver. willows brought him upon a young woman supplementing his brief observation from "Here you©ll find a fire, but as for the When the company had seated them who was walking slowly in the same direc the side with a longer, if diminishing, view best, room, this gentleman." indicating the selves around the board the waitress tion. So fast was the pace of his horse from behind. reticent guest, "already occupies it." brought in a sucking pig, done to a turn, and so unexpected the meeting she was The countenance of the young girl©s The young man at the fire, thus forced well stuffed and with an apple ui its almost under the trampling feet before he companion retrograded from its new found prominently into notice, arose slowly. mouth. The manager heaved a sigh. saw her. Taken by surprise, she stood as favor to a more inexorable cast. "You are mistaken, landlord," he said "The lovely little monster!" said Kate if transfixed, when, with a quick, decisive "A friend of yours?" he said briefly. onrtly. hardly glancing at the players. "I admiringly. effort, the rider swerved his animal and "I never saw him before," she answered, no longer occupy it since these ladies have "Monster!" cried Susan. "Say cherub!" of necessity rode full tilt at the fence and with flashing eyes. "Perhaps he is the come." "So young and tender for such a fate!" willows. She felt the rush of air, saw the lord of the manor and thought I was one "Your complaisance does credit, to your exclaimed Hawkes, the melancholy in powerful animal lift itself, clear the rail of his subjects." pood nature, sir," exclaimed the old man. dividual, with knife and fork held in mid fence and crush through the bulwark of "There are lords in this country, then?" "But we cannot take advantage of it." air. branches. She gazed at the windbreak. "Lords or patroons. they arc called," she "It is too good of you," remarked the "But worthy of the bearer of the dish!" A little to the right or the left, where the replied, her face still flushed. elder sister, with a glance replete with remarked Adonis so pointedly that the heavy boughs were thickly interlaced, and From the window of her room Susan,saw more gratitude than the occasion demand landlord©s daughter. overwhelmed with the rider©s expedient had proved serious Saint-Prosper and Constance returning, and ed. ©Really, though, we could not think of confusion, nearly dropped the platter, for himself, but chance he had no time looked surprised as well as a bit anney©.ed. it." miniature porker and all. Whereupon Kate for choice had directed him to a vulner Truth to toll. .Mistress Susan, with her "Thank you; thank you," joined in the cast an angry glance at the offender, whom able point of leaves and twigs. Before she capacity for admiring and being admired, wiry old lady, bobbing up and down like "she could not abide," yet regarded in a had fairly recovered herself he reappeared had conceived a momentary interest in the fi miniature ©figure moved by the unseen certain proprietary way, and Adonis hence at an opening on the other side of the soldier, a fancy as light as it was hand of the showman. "Allow me, sir!" forth became less open in his advances. willow screen, and after removing a num ephemeral. That touch of melancholy and she gravely tendered him a hugh snuff Those other aromas which the manager ber of rails, led his horse back to the road. when his face was in repose inspired a box of tortoise shell, which he declined, had mentally classified took form and sub With quivering nostrils the animal ap transitory desire for investigation in this whereupon she continued: stance and were arranged in tempting peared possessed of unquenchable spirit, past mistress of emotional analysis. But "You do not use it? New fashions, new variety around the appetizing and well but his master©s bearing was less assured the arrival of the coach which had passed habits! Though whether for the better is browned suckling. There were boiled and as he approached, with an expression of the couple soon diverted Susan©s thoughts not for me to say." baked hams speckled with cloves, plates mingled anxiety and concern on his face, to a now channel. She helped herself to a liberal portion of doughnuts and pound cake, beet root the young girl whom the manager had ad The equipage drew up and a young man, and passed the box to the portly old and apple sauce. Before each of the guests dressed as Constance. dressed in a st. le novel in that locality, gentleman. Here the landlord in a surly stood a foam ing mug of home brewed ale "I beg your pardon for having alarmed sprang out. He wore a silk hat with tone- told the stable - hoy to remove the that carried with it a palpable taste of the you!" ©he said. "It was careless, inex scarcely any brim, trousers extremely wide gentleman©s thiiigs and show the ladies to hops. cusable!" at tho ankle, a waistcoat of the dimen their rooms: Before going Ihe girl in tho "There Is nothing of the stage repast, "It was a little startling," she admitted, sion of 174.1 and large watch ribbons sus provoking hood, now unfastened arid free about this," commented the manager. with n faint smile. taining ponderous bunches of seals. ing sundry rebellions brown curls where To which Kate, having often partaken "Only a little^" he broke in gravely. "If The gallant fop touched the narrow brim the moisture yet sparkled like dew, turned , of the conventional banquet of tho theatre, I had©not seen you just when I did" of his hat to Kate, who was peeping from to the old man. , > waved her hand in a serio-comic manner "You would not have turned your horse one window, and waved a kiss to Susan, "You are coming up directly? Your toward the piece de resistance and ob at such a risk to yourself!" she added. who was surreptitiously glancing from an f-tock wants changing, while your ruf served : "Risk to myself! From what?" A other, whereupon, both being detected, fles" laughing- "are disgraceful!" "Suppose, now, by some necromancy our whimsical light encroached on the set look drew back hastily. Overwhelmed by the "Presently, my dear; presently!" he re young and tender friend here on the plat in his blue eyes. "Junlping a © rail fence? appearance of a guest of such manifest turned. ter should be changed ©o n cleverly fashion But you have not yet said you have pard distinction, the landlord bowed obsequious The members of the company mounted ed block of wood, painted in imitation of oned me?" ly ;ts the other entered the tavern with a the broad stairway, save he of the dis a roasted porker, with a wooden apple in The smile brightened. "Oh, I think you supercilious nod. ordered ruffles, who wiped his heavy boots his mouth?" deserve that." To Mistress Susan this incident was ex nn a door mat and made his way to the The manager, poising the carving knife, "I am not so sure," he returned, glanc citing while it lasted, but when the dandy fire, where he stood in English fashion, replied: ing down at her. had disappeared her attention was again with his coat tails under his arms, rubbing "Your suggestion is startling. We will Slanting between the lower branches of attracted to Constance and Saint-Prosper, his hands and drying himself before the obviate ©the possibility of any such trans the trees tho sunshine touched the young who slowly approached. He paused with flames. formation." girl©s hair in flickering spots and crept his horse before the front door, and she "A disagreeable time of year, sir," he And he cut the "nmbrosian fat and down her dross like caressing hands of stood a moment near the little porch, on observed to the soldier, who had returned lean" with a firm hand eying the suckling light, until her figure, passing into a solid either side of which grew sweet Williams, to his seat before the table. . "Twice on steadfastly the while as if to preclude shadow, left these glimmerings prone upon four o©clocks and larkspur. But the few the roaa we nearly broke down, and once any exhibition of Hindoo mysticism, while the dusty road behind her. The "brides," conventional words were scanty crumbs the wagon dumped our properties in the the buxom lass, the daughter of the boni- or strings of her little muslin cap. flaunted for the fair eavesdropper above, the young ditch. Meanwhile, to make matters worse, face. with round arms bared, bore sundry in the breeze and a shawl of China crape girl soon entering© the house and the soldier the ladies heaped reproaches upon these other dishes from place to place until the fluttered from her shoulders. So much of leading his horso in the direction of the gray hairs. This. sir. to the man who was plates were heaped with an assortment of her dusky hair as defied concealment con stable. As the latter disappeared around considered one of the best whips in old viands. trasted strongly with the calm translucent the corner of the tavern Susan left the Devonshire county." "Well, my dear, how are you getting pallor of her face. The eyes alone belittled window and turned to the mirror. . The other did not answer immediately, on?" said the manager to the young the tranquillity of countenance; against the "La!"© she said, holding a mass of blond lint regarded the speaker with the look actress, Constance, as he helped himself. rare repose of features they were more hair in one hand and deftly coiling it upon of one not readily disposed to make ac "Have you everything you want?" eloquent, shining beneath brows delicately her little head. "I believe she got up early quaintances. His conclusions were appar She nodded brightly, and the soldier, who defined but strongly marked and shaded by to meet him." But Kate only yawned ently satisfactory, however, for he present was seated some distance from her, glanced long upturned lashes, deep in tone as a lazily. ly vouchsafed the remark: up. His gaze rested on her for a moment sloe. In the taproom the soldier encountered "You are the manager, I presume?" and then returned in cold contemplation "You are an early riser," he resumed. the newcomer, seated not far from the "I enjoy that honor," returned the to the fare set before him. "Not always." she replied. "But after fire, as though his blood flowed sluggishly loquacious© stranger. "But my duties an1 Yet was she worthy of more than pass yesterday it seemed so bright outdoors and after his long ride in the chill morning air. manifold. As driver of a chariot I endure ing scrutiny. The gleam of the lamp fell tho country so lovely!" Well built, although somewhat slender of the constant apprehension of wrecking my upon her well turned figure, and the His gazo, followed hers, traversed one of figure, this latest arrival had a complexion company by the wayside. As assistant glistening of her eyes could be seen in the the hollows Below yet rested shadows, of tawny brown, a living russet, as warm carpenter, when we cannot find a stage- shadow that rested on her brow beneath but upon tho hillside a glory celestial en and glowing as the most vivid of Vandyke it is my task to erect one. As billposter the crown of hair. She wore a dark laven livened and animated the surrounding pigments. and license procurer, treasurer and stage der dress, striped with silk, a small scene. He raised bis eyes slowly as the soldier manager my time is not so taken up. sir, "jacquette," after the style of the day, While the soldier and the young girl were entered and surveyed him .deliberately. ns to preclude my going on and assuming the sleeves being finished with lace and the thus occupied in surveying the valley and From a scrutiny of mere physical attributes a character." skirt full and flowing. Her heavy brown tho adjacent mounds and hummocks the he passed on to the more Important details "A life of variety," observed the young tresses were arranged in a coiffure, in the horse.- considering doubtlessly that there of clothes, noting that his sack coat was? man politely, if indifferently. fashion then prevailing, a portion of the had been enough inaction,, -tapped the properly loose at. the waist and that the "Yes; full of up» and downs, as tho hair falling in curls on the neck, the re ground with rebellious energy and tossed buttons, were sufficiently largo to pass driver of the property wagon said when mainder brought forward in plaits and his head in mutiny against such procrast muster, but also detecting that the trous we entered this hilly district," replied the fastened at the top of the forehead with a ination. ,... ers lacked breadth at the ankles and. that manager, with the contentment of a man .simple pearl ornament.- "Your horse wants to go on," she said, the hat had a high crown and a broad who has found a sung haven after a hard If the young girl felt any Interest in the observing this equine byplay. brim, from which he complacently conclud ride in a comparatively unbroken country. presence of (lie taciturn guest she©conceal "He usually does." replied Saint-Prosper. ed the other was somewhat behind the "Affluence we may know, but poverty is ed it. scarcely looking at him and joining "Perhaps, though, I am interrupting you? shifting changes of fashion. apt to be our companion." but rarely in the conversation. Susan, on I see you have a play in your hand." "Curse me, if this isn©t a beastly fire!" To this the other deemed no response the other hand, resorted to sundry "I was looking over a part, but I know he exclaimed, stretching himself still more, necessary, and a silence fell between them, coquetries. it very well," she added, moving slowly yawning and passing a hand through his hrokfjji only by the simmering water in the "I fear. sir. that you find our poor com from the border of willows. Leading his black hair. "Hang them, they might as iron kettle, the sputtering of the sap in pany intrusive, since wo have forced you horse, he followed. well shut up their guests in ©the smoke the burning logs and the creaking without to become one of us?" she .said©, toying His features, stern and obdurate In re house with the bacons and hams! I feel of the long balancing pole that suspended with her fork and thereby displaying a pose, relaxed in severity, while the deep as cured as a side of pig ready to be hung the moss covered bucket. The wind sighed white and shapely hand. set blue eyes grow loss searching and to a dirty rafter." In the chimney and tho wooing flames His impassive blue eyes met her spark guarded. This alleviation became him well, With which he pulled himself together, sprang to meet It, while the heart, of the ling ones. a tide of youth softening his expression went, to the window, raised it and placed fire glowed in a mass of coals between the "I am honored in being admitted to your as a wave smoothes the sands. a stick under the frame. andirons. fellowship," ho returned perfunctorily. "What is the part?" The old gentleman before the blaze be Here the dark haired girl arose, the din "Juliana, in "The Honeymoon.© It is one To be Continued, gan to outrival tho kettle in steaming. ner being concluded. There was none of of our stock pieces." From his coat tails a thin veil of mist his usual brusqueness of manner ns the "And you like it?" Back numbers of these stories are ascended, his face, beaming through the manager, leaning back in his chair and tak "Oh, yes," lingering where a bit of kept in stock. If unable to secure same vapor with ©benign felicity. Then he turned ing her hand, said: sward was set with field flowers. from your newsdealer address this office and toasted the other side, and the kettle "You arc going to retire, my dear? That "And who plays the duke?" he con direct. reigned supreme until he thawed once more is©right. Wo have had a hard day©s travel tinued. and tho clouds ascended, surrounding him ing." "Mr. O©Flariaty," she answered, n sug like Jupiter on the celestial mount. At She bent her head and her lips pressed gestion of amusement in her glance. Be The Good That came of It. that the kettle hummed more angrily, and softly the old man©s cheek, after which she neath the shading of straight, black brows the old gentleman©s face beamed ©" with turned from the rest of the company with her eyes wore deceptively dark until, "Her marriage was very unhappy, was It satisfaction. a grave bow. But as she passed through scrutinized closely, they resolved them not?" "A snug company, sir!" he said finally, the doorway her flowing gown caught upon selves into clear gray. "Oh, no! She considers it very fortu glowing upon the impassive face before a nail in the wall. Preoccupied though he "Ah." he said, recalling Adonis© (O© nate." * him. "like a tight ship, can weather a seemed, her low exclamation did not escape Flariaty) appearance, and as he spoke a ©little bad weather. Perhaps you noticed the ear of the soldier, and. quitting his smile of singular sweetness lightened his "Why, I understood she was-divorced." our troupe? The old lady is Mrs. Adams. place, he knelt, at her feet, and she. "with face, "a Spanish grandee with a touch «f "Yes, an>j hor divorce was the © opening She is nearly,- seventy, but can dance a half turned head and figure gracefully the brogue! But I must not decry your of her sta_©o career, which is now very hornpipe or a reel with the best of tlicm. j poised, looked down upon him. noble lord." he added. . promising." ©. January 16, SPORTING LIFE

been passed that we shall drop down with "With your kind permission," replied the tide early Saturday morning, which Chris, as, he crowded his way into tho is three days©hence." room, "I would like to see your boarder, "Early Saturday morning, you say? Will Mrs. Betsy Briggs. that be before daylight?" "Mrs. Betsy Briggs," gasped Sally. "I "Reckon it will, seeing as how thcr turn I there©s no such woman here." o© ther tide is about four o©clock." "Oh, yes, there is," answered Chris, con "Well, Dick thinks he©d better leave my fidently, "I am quite sure of it." place about midnight, go over to ther Gro- "You©re mistaken, sir: Mrs. Briggs ex ton side, take a sailboat from there, put pects to board and lodge with me, an* out into ther Sound an© stand off an© on has already engaged her room, but she till you come out, an© then go aboard. Now hasn©t arrived yet." can you help him in this?" "She is married. I believe?" "In what way, ma©am?" "©Why -ye--yes. 1 reckon so." "Why, by engaging a sailboat, and see "And her husband, I shouldn©t wonder if ing that you make a bargain with some one I found him in the house now. 1 think 1 who knows enough to keep his mouth shut, had better take a look in this next room; and perhaps meeting Dick somewhere in for while waiting for Betsy, her husband the neighborhood of my house, an© keepin© will answer my purpose nicely," and he him company till lie©s safe aboard ship." opened the door leading; into the next "Don©t reckon as how I can manage that apartment. last, but all the rest I©ll do, an© that too, Dick Rouse was- there. He was seated if I can." with his coat off, in front of the open "An© I©m with yer. Bill; an© I reckon if window the day being a remarkably warm wo put it to ther old man jes right, we one for the season with his heels upon can go ther whole figure," said Jack Reed. the window-sill, bis chair tilted back, and "Well," if yon say so, we©ll try it." a pipe in his mouth, and so was obliged to Continued. "Well, well, don©t get mad, old gal, but "Oh, I hope you will," exclaimed t©.ie jerk his head round to see who was his just sit down an© take a glass o© grog woman, "cause I do so want Dick to get visitor. CHAPTER XXII. with us, an© tel lus what©s up." off safe an© sound." The moment he caught sight of Chris, IN THE SAILORS© REST. "I©ve no objections to that,©,© replied the "Well, we©ll do our best for him," said he lost his self-possession and balance, and Bill. "And that reminds me, where do LI, eyt-s were directed to the woman, in a modified tone, at the same tumbled backward in a wild scramble over newcomer. time slipping into a seat, with her back you live?" the floor. He scraped his nose on the cus The jury who were on the toward Chris; "but 1 can©t stay long, "Just round the corner, two blocks off. pidor, broke his pipe, and cursed the de point of entering the jury-room-^- ©cause I©ve got lots to attend to down to The second entrance to the right, up four tective all over, "body and boots" in the stood st©ll. my place." flights. My name©s Porter Sally Porter; twinkling of an eye. The judge, doubtful whether he "All right, my dear, what will you drink, and mind, Dick calls himself Mrs. Betsy "Take it quietly, Dick," smiled Chri», should at ouce interfere in con then?" Briggs while he©s with nie, an© he©ll be grimly. "There©s no use making so much sequence of this irregular disturbance of "Why, seein©s as you©ve asked me. T think dressed in a change o© my clothes when fuss about a little trouble." the proceedings, looked anxiously and stern I may say that gin©s good enough for me.©© he meets you, which better be on their "Quietly!" growled Dick, as he rolled ly at the intruder. "y, there, cap©n, bring- the trance from ther corner, to ther right, up darted forward and tried to hold it down. of the Sea foam over a glass or two of lady some gin. an© plenty of it: the©right four flights; an©, that ther may be no sort grog at the Sailors© Rest, near the wharf stuff, mind, or there©ll be trouble ©twixt Quietly but. firmly Chris put her to one off which the vessel was lying. s o© bluuderin©, recollect that it©s ther left- side, and then, raisins the dish( he beheld you an© me right straight off." hand door on ther top floor." a peculiarly made leather case, ornamented Once satisfied on this point he itarted "All right, sir! Coming, sir. The best "All right," thought Chris; "I won©t for to run Dick to earth, and- he firmly re Holland in the hwuse, and that©s as good with silver trimmings. solved not to give up till he had accomplish get." "Ah. ha!" he exclaimed, as he seized it, as anybody sells." and a moment later the The two sailors also declared that they ed his object. liquor was set before the woman. me.""I rather think this will be valuable to For a day or two his efforts met with would not forget. And as Mrs. Sally Por "Your very good health, gentlemen," she ter had risen from her seat and started no sort of recompense. He watched the said, as she raised the glass to her lips. Then, as n name engraved on a shield on Sea Foam; he watched the grog slops and "Drink hearty." responded the sailors; for the door, they accompanied her, and the top of the case caught his eye, he gave lo.w boarding houses; he watched the sail and as she set down her glass, Bill Price, bid her a cordial good-day outside. a shout of triumph. ors, both afloat and ashore, but lie learned who was getting curious, asked: Chris remained in his corner for some "By Jove! 1 am in luck," he said, as he nothing. five or ten minutes longer, and then sat thrust the case into an inside pocket of his "An-©--now, then, madam, what may be coat, then, raising his voice: "I say, Dick, Could it be that Dick had been frightened your business with me?" isfying Jiimself that he was thoroughly offV Chris was hardly ready to believe it; "You know " prepared for a desperate struggle, he paid ain©t you about ready?" and yet he was getting a little restless. for his beer and went out. There was no reply. Lowering her voice to a whisper, she "Dick. 1 say!" and Chris started for the. While in this state of mind, on the after spoke a name. He was not long in reaching the great: noon of the third day, as he was seated But Chris, who was all attention, caught apartment house that had the honor of door and looked hastily into the little attic at a small table in one corner of the bar it, and the name was Dick Rouse! sheltering Mrs. Sally Porter, and as there chamber in which he had fancied Dick room of the Sailors© Rest, closely watehuig "Ay!" exclaimed Bill, "we do know him, was no elevator in the building, at once Rouse .was busy putt jug on his coat. two sailors at the next table, a woman, proceeded to dim!) the three flights of The place was empty, and the open dor after first thrusting her head into the room don©t we. Jack?" mer-window, with the broad gutter of the "Ay! ay! shipmate, like a-book we do." stairs leading to the top, and, having re roof, in front, suggested the means of and peering round, entered, and approach "Well, ther poor soul is a-stoppin© with covered his breath, he knocked at Mrs. ing the two sailors, asked: Porters© door. egress. "Which o© you©s Bill Price?" me till ther Sea Foam sails a-keepin© out Chris darted across t-.e roam, looked un o© sight, you understand, ©cause ther cops On this occasion Chris was in no way der the bed, found the space vacant, and "That©s ine," said one -of the men, "an* disguised, but he was armed, and having this here" nodding toward his comrade or what©s a deal worse, them, worritin© then rushed to the window and looked out. detectives is after him." recently been appointed a deputy sheriff There was not a sign of Dick anywhere, © ;< my shipmate, Jack Reed." through the influence of his friends, had "Then you are the ones I want." "Yes, I know; he has ter lay low, or and Chris© first horri.ied thought was that "Glad to hear it, ma©am. ©Cause it©s a sail under false colors for a time. But a brand new pair of handcuffs in his he had slipped in the gutter in front of mighty agreeable thing to be wanted, by a he©ll be all right in a few days, for we©ll pocket, which he had bought since reaching the window and fallen .into the yard be tr©in little craft like yourself, eh, Jack?" soon up anchor now, an© once oi\ ther New London. low, a distance of some fifty odd feet, for You bet, Bill." broad ocean, he can defy all ther land The door was opened by Mrs. Porter her he could not conceive it possible for him "Come, none o© your taffy; it©s all thrown sharks that ever hunted a man to death." self, who gazed upon Chris with a look of to escape along the roof and disappear so ; awav on me. I©ve seen, heaps o© sailors "That©s what be wanted me to find out astonishment. swiftly through any of the scuttles leading afore your day, an© 1 know there©s uotMng about the time the Sea Foam is to sail." "^Vhat did you please to want, young to the interior of the neighboring housts. trim about my build." "Wby, aa to that, ma©am, the word bos man?© she at length, managed to ask. airs. Sally Porter seemed to have frunue4 SPORTING January 16, 1904.

the same opinion. for sue set; up such an I drawing-room, and bad a nap < » tbe finest "M©v name, as everyone know-:, is .lol.n of the detective. His inflated air, his grand <..i:tcry ami wailing and Avrihglus of hands, ami most ^prin^y sofa he had ever touched, Redjield: you <-;vn satisfy yourself of that affability, and his cool assumption, all d* - that: the shrewd detective thought tin; with a delightful, knitted blanket "f lambs© by merely© gl.-i-ncing at this envelope. And serted him, and he stood silent and, crest whole \v.-is u plot, and Dick was cunningly wool, generally called an af©ghan, over this is my housf©- the Redfield r;i;uisi<.n. fallen, the miserable villain that he was. concealed about the house. which two young ladies had slaved for.a You v,-ill have to go lo police headquarters He bad no explanation to offer, and not He. therefore. lingered about the phico. twelvemonth, covering his robust, frame. and explain vour conduct in breaking in a word, good nor bad, could the police get S©Mirohtnu; for Dick, thus losiuj; ton :ilu;i- After that who will dare to say that the here." © oiit of. him. and so he was taken off to one ble minutes, instead of rushing down to work of young ladies in high life is use "1 did not brealJ in," feebly answered the of the cells, while Mr. Redfteld. after a the yard on the chance of taking him less? astonished owner. "I came in by the front wash and a stitch or two in his torn coat, then-. The house, suited Dick very well, but it door iet myself in with that hoy." .was allowed to go home, in a cab. But be When he did finish, nnd make sure that had the serious drawback of containing no And he held out the key in support of the fore the two parted Dick managed to whis be w;is not iu The house, he elimed out on fresh bread, butter or tobacco, while Dick©s statement. per to his accuser: the roof, autl soon found a scuttle unlocked pockets were innocent of money. He was "A false one, I©ll swear!" cried "Don©t say too much against me, for I leading int.o the attic of the next house, fortunate enough, however, .ifter a slight Dick. taking the key, scanning it think I know something you©d like to and nt oiice concluded that Dick had es search, to find a missionary bos on the narrowly, and then calmly putting it hear." caped that way. mantelpiece in the nursery, containing half into his pocket. "Yet, you don©t, look Chris impressed upon the police the im Without an instant©s hesitation he raised a year©s collection for the savages© and like an ordinary housebreaker. P©rhaps portance of taking the most watchful care the scuttle-door, and passing down into that was better than nothing, by" a good you-ve only gone mad and escaped of their prisoner, and then went to his the house, began his search. deal. from your friends? Have von no one who hotel for the night. The fugitive was not in any one of the "1 am as good a savage as any of ©em," could iook after you, if I don©t call in the Early the next morning Redfield and the apartments: nor did he appear to have he truthfully remarked as he emptied the police?" captive had an interview of some length, waited to try nny of the doors. He had box, "and there is no loss in sending it, "Now I know you©re a robber or a swin^l- but what passed between them did not noi been seen nor heard by a single soul which 1 am told often happens." ler, for I©m Mr. Redfield, and this is my transpire. The result, however, was that iu the house, but had vanished as suddenly There is always some drawback in a new house!" cried the other, "and I©ll land you Mr. Redfield made light of the affair at his and mysteriously as if he had been carried house, and the greatest in Dick©s was that in jail be-fore I sleep." house, and pleaded hard for Dick to be off in a cloud of sulphur and blue flames. he had to keep the blinds closed and go "Oh, I see; a bad case, a bad case!" said let off on the charge. And when told that When Chris fully realized that Dick had out only after dark. Dick, as gravely as a commissioner of it would do no good if he were, as there outwittrd him he was not greatly disturb As most of the stores in the vicinity were lunacy. "You©ll have to be given up to the were many graver charges against him. ed, for lie felt sure that, as matters stood, shut very soon after dark, Dick was put police till your friends can be found." eagerly offered to give bonds for his appear he should come across him again before an to some inconvenience. However, he man Mr. Redtield©s answer was to rush upon ance to any amount the court might see other day had gone, and that there would aged to get all he needed at one or two Dic-k,. intending to choke him into helpless fit to name. then be an end of Mr. House©s liberty. smaU places just off the main- street. ness on the spot, but Dick was tall, and But he was told that it was hardly Hke- .Mrs. Porter was put: under a course of He had no difficulty in getting in, or out had the advantage of having a weapon in ly that bonds would be accepted, as there rigid examination, and every one of hex of his new abode, for the Key had been his hand, and he simply raised the frying- was a strong suspicion that the prisoner apartments was again and again carefully left inside the lock of the back door, and pan and brought the sooty side down on was guilty of murder. On hearing which searched. But only one morp discoverv he used thet. The front door was pro Redfield©s head with a bang that brought the gentleman turned away, to all appear was made, and that in the room which had tected by a costly patent lock, and the him to the ground and changed him into a ances, in a troubled frame of mind. been occupied by Rouse. It was a letter key was gone. colored minstrel© at the same moment. A little later the same morning ChriS signed at the bottom with two initial let On the whole, Dick had a fine time of it. was permitted to see the prisoner. ters-"!,. L." He had plenty of books to read; The finest At first Dick Would pay no attention to But though Chris was so confident that assortment of music and an open piano CHAPTER XXV. him, but at last he was startled out of his lie would come across the fugitive within at his command; a well-stocked garden DICK ROUSE IN TROUBLE. sullen mood by an abrupt suggestion: twenty-four hours, he wag very much mis behind, and clusters of flowers in a con "Where©s Lydia Locker. Dick?" taken. He not only did not run against servatory at his side. lK sound which the pan gave out With an oath the man started to hifl Jura, but after a thorough search he "could He was careful to close the kitchen would have passed for that of a feet. not nnd him in the city, nor could he come blinds and draw the curtains every night T dinner-gong, but the sound "Where©s who?" he demanded, sharply. upon any evidence of his having left it; before lighting the gas. so he was almost which Redfield gave out com "The beautiful Lydia Locker," repeated and his sudden slip out of the attic window certain of not being disturbed, and heMiad pletely drowned it and spoiled Chris, in a quiet tone. bade fair to become one of the most magi 110 fear of the owner returning abruptly, the effect. It was a yell of mur "How the deuce do yon suppose I know?" cal disappearances of the century for he had taken the trouble to stop tlie der loud enough to reach the ad "I don©t suppose anything about it. I letter-carrier on the street one night and joining houses and startle the occupants am fully aware that you do know." CHAPTER XXIV. ask how soon Mr. Redfield would be back." from undressing for bed. "You©re ©way off, young man; I never "Xot till the end of next month," was "I©ll soon get help and settle you," cried even so much as heard of the woman you TWO KEYS. the comforting reply, so Dick settled 1 im- Mr. Redfield, as he struggled to his feet name." and dashed for the door, but Dick had no "Pshaw! tell that to the marines the old ICK-—— Rouse,-----.J^, however,i*v T» *7, , 171 , hadIJUil not11IJL self to the pure enjoyment of what might developed the wings of an angel almost be called a country residence. wish for publicity, and would rather have sailors won©t believe you." but was merely gifted with a He also had the nerve to speak two or tied him up as a raving maniac with some "It©s the truth. I tell you." stock of sublime impudence and three times to the policeman, who was on , Of his own clothesline till he should "go "Nonsense. Dick; I©ve got you down fine, a ready resource worthy of that beat at night, and learning that the, for assistance." and her. too." He said as much during the running "I don©t understand you no idea what better cause. fellow was new to that part r.f the town, struggle toward the door; but Redfield did When he darted out on the ventured to hint that he was getting you©re driving at." and wrenched open rhe lirst scuttle mighty tired waiting for his family to not relish being tied up as a maniac, and "I©ll give you some idea then; I know that cauie . r he had no more idea of come back from the country. fought nobly every inch of the way. His how you and that beautiful devil have what was follow him than the detective He calculated that after the Sea Foam coat was torn from, his back, his face worked together. 1 know who was present himself. had sailed, and long before the RediSeld scratched, liis eye blackened twice once with vou when you murdered T her on He rushed down the three or four flights family had returned, Chris and the local with the pan and again with Dick©s elbow Thornhill." 01 stairs, and meeting no one. reached the police would have slackened their: vigil and every corn on his toes mashed into "What! What©s that you say?" ?.nn7\-m safet >©© aild as he slipped on his ance, and that he might then venture to softness: but he still continued to yell till "I say you murdered Theron Thornhill, toat, his appearance attracted no attention. slip away to New Bedford, and so, on seme they got out into the open air, when they and then set his house on fire. And I say, «.N,a« ovJ(T» wol!ld, have been off. on the one of the many vessels leaving that port, ran right into the arms of the policeman oh further, that his niece, Lydia Locker, was igs of the wind, but Dick Rouse kne get out of the country. the beat. present with you as aider and abettor." , t i , w "Just caught this rascal breaking into my « s only out ofo He did not remember that (he best iaid "It©s a lie! It©s a lie! a base, cowardly « ay unnoticed, so he merely walked at schemes "gang aft agley." or realize what house." gasped Dick, indicating the batter lie!" nln., S.Wn ite©St inp the Principal street, then a poor world we would have without that ed and blackened object in his grasp. "Put. "Pshaw! there was an eyewitness who t! e f,,n -!© 1?©" }.aveV ue© until he bad reached wholesome variety. u pair of handcuffs on him and take him saw you plainly and described you to a tne mo>t tashionable suburbs About ten o©clock one night, when he was away. I don©t think he©s a real thief> but dot." ,! . !©r if thf© fille , J©^dences v.-ere dosed, standing at the kitchen range, busy frizz a madman." "An eyewitness?" Jlr" J- , i «V Sbut tignt- the curtains ling for his supper some ham, paid©for out "He©s the madman." cried Redfield, iu "Yes; auxl she not only saw yon. but she ti law a, and there was every indication that of the missionary funds, he was petrified desperaotion; "it©s my house, not his." saw your companion, in the room where Mie the places were deserted -indications that by hearing a key inserted boldly in the lock "You hear him?" remarked Dicic. pitying old man was murdered, standing iu ...16 Iv©i©^n /""? il"©lmV« well understood ond of the front door, the door itself opened and ly, as he suggestively dangled the front corner near the hall door." Mtjie not slow to profit by. shut, and a man in the front hall; leisurely door key on his finger. "I©ve had a terrible "Who was this .witness?" »fi,.,.lSv« me UJ ic©! i(© I©1©©"©1©1©1* Koes on vear taking oEE his coat and hat at the rack, struggle with him. but he©s more to be "Mattie Martin." ?,x-< V ? u t,H " seems to be ucter-y use- whistling cheerily all the while. pitied than blamed. "Pshaw! a mere child nothing more." i< ss to tell the owners of these beautiful The intruder was no other than Mr John "Don©t believe the villain." shouted Red- "Oh, yes, a good deal more as you will th<7, hous^ would be safer end Redfield himself, a retired New Lc.ndon field. "I©m the owner of the house, and find to your cost.. She is between fifteen te hn " If*ioft with the blinds of -tn, importer, who had come from tiie ^ icinity he©s only a swindler." and sixteen years of age. and knows what the shades up, the door and bellknobs well of Andover, Mass., where his family were "Officer." gravely interrupted Dick, pos she©s about, believe me." ing grandly, "which of-, us is Mr. Redfield "Did did she recognize Lyd the person t»V n --,sigu of © ll too indi- stopping, and one of his sons was at school, and owner of that house?" that the tatnily were awav fromrom toome and wishing to catch an earlv train for she claims to have seen in the corner?" only a heavy loss or two through thieves New York, had naturally come©to his own The policeman grinned and winked, and To be Continued. can convince them of that imevea house for the night instead of going to a replied that, of course, Dick was the owner th^ fWVi nlt-hi01lsh * r)U©k was a ©Iterae hotel. of the house, and that his name was Red- field, jand proceeded to securely handcuff numbers of these stories are thief, the idea of theft was thee furthes*ures Dick©s first impulse was to fly, but then from Ms thoughts just at this time but the thought that it might be© a burglar the miserable and battered object given in ke~pt in stock. If unable to secure same he was very much in need of a quiet and stayed his swift feet. At the same mo charge. In vain the prisoner protested and from your newsdealer address this offle* refined home, where, far from the mal ment the delicious smell of the fried ham stormed; the policeman recognized Dick direct. ______rcflecf Cr © C "ld take a litt!e time to must have gone wafting up ihe nostrils of perfectly as the gentleman who had spoken the owner, sharp set from his railroad jour to him so affably, and refused to hear a tetter List. It is true he would much rather have ney, for Dick heard a vigorous sniff, fol word against him. been out on the stormy ocean, headed to- "Then I demand that you take us both The following letters, In care of "Sporting lowed by an exclamation of surprise. to the police office together," cried Red- -nv.nf y eve woud prove "It is a cracksman, then, and he didn©t Life," will be immediately forwarded upon a haven of rest"-in other words, Rio de fieid, "and that you handcuff him secure expect to find anybody here," was Dick©s ly, too, for if you don©t he will be sure receipt of address: Janeiro; but as that could not very weH delighted conclusion. "Now, I©ll give him W. F. Hall John A. O©Rourke ready to a good fright, and maybe squeeze enough to bolt." exr best thing. «P with the The policeman and Dick exchanged pity G. Weidensaul Frank Shannon out of him to take me out of this con ing smiles at the absurd request; but it F. A. Rennett William Leith His greatest"misfortunec-, .. --" ©- ivi mut; was\> as thati iiar uh t* hadnail founded country like a gentleman/© Manager T. B. Keefe Billy Earle been obliged to leave home so abrupt y" There may be some prejudiced persons was soon clear, nevertheless, that Dick haS would have to accompany them to head Outfielder Zacher Ben Ellis had to povide Who will set Dick©s scheme down as wor?e quarters to ledge the charge. Mr. Monroe Ollie Faulkner se "eeessities: he had not than thieving, but Dick himself could have Charles R. Burge cv, -ailBe of "That©s the rule, you know, and we must Umpire George Proud «t i,»- with hlnini- Worseorse put them right as regards that matter. attend to it," the man explained, and P. J. Lidcly Umpire Johnstone »««©rnf his oney had been spent and he How many business men, and manufactur Dick, who was really ready to drop into Thomas Leahy J. h. O©Neil Was cut oft from receiving remittances ers, and dealers in the necessities of life Henry Spies Cassidy, of Lowell -lo take shelter under a roof that no man are there who overstep the bounds of con his boots with apprehension,^graciously ap was using could surely be no crime, under science, and coin money out of the blood (f peared to agree to the arrangement. these distressing circumstances nav it the poor, and yet would raise their hands He would have made a dart for libertv I7th ANNUAL might be a positive boon to the owner© for before they were half way -to the police in pious horror and indignation, if anyone office; but Redfield, finding the policeman theguardian sheltered against man thieveswould always >""*"* be a ©^. heanu©-aP hinted that they were worse than thieves? No, No, if Dick had nothing worse than careless, determinedly gripped Dick by the German-American Convinced by this reasoning tl*tt "the that scheme to answer, for, he v/ould not coat collar, and thus traversed the whole duty he owed to society" was to take care have been so very much worse than, his distance. Charity B&J1 ot one of those valuable residences Dick neighbor after all. Thus fairly trapped Dick©s wonderful stopped at the most, inviting and most Mr. Redfield no sooner ©sraelled that ham, coolness did not desert him. It was years UNDER THE AUSPICHS OF suitably situated, boldly pushed open the than he dashed along the hall toward the since he had shown himself to any great gate and walked up to the house and lound kitchen, the door of which Dick had in extent in New London, and he felt almost Tickets can be procured from any of the patron" promptly decided that it would be a sin vou©ve made a mistake; I think it©s my "Hello. Dick! have they taken vou at esses ormanagers, or of the secretary, Mr. Chas H 1o allow these to go to waste, ::nd so he :iouse," said Mr. Redfield, with xvonderfu©l last?" he exclaimed. Breitbarth, 1120 Chestnut St., and at the Academy made the heartiest meal he had enjoyed for mildness. Never was there a more utter collapse on the night of the ball. For private boxes and many a day; then he adjourned ©to the "No mistake at all," coolly returned Dick than that of Dick after these simple words reserved seats please call at tfat secretary©s cffio* January 16, 1904. SPORTINQ LIFEX

IT. Anderson ...... 186 tries. The shooting in this event was quite W. H. Heer ...... 181 even, and a majority of the shooters were A. Wet zig ...... 182 able to obtain a prize. In the trophy shoot, MEETING IN MISSOURI R. K. Murphv ...... 187 W. 1). Towusend ...... 179 A class was won by Bergwalt, with 23; B G. L. Carter ...... 178 class by Dr. Burke, with 22, and C class Zinn ...... 173 by Dr. McLeod, with 10. The score: A MIDWINTER SHOOT GIVEN AT I©M. O©Brien ...... 177 Tarsfts. 25 25 25 10 15 15 THE CLEARYIEW PIGEON SHOT SHOWS 1). Timbei-lake ...... 171 Joe Rohrer ...... 173 Kplsey . 19 19 .. 10 11 ST. JOSEPH. Team match. 50 targets per man. ©VV cotton 14 17 21 10 .. GOOD FORM AGAINST LAMB. ALL-KANSAS. I ST JOSEPH. North nip 15 17 21 9 10 Anderson .....(..... 46! Arnhold ...... McLeod 18 17 10 . . 9 Murphy ...... 4S\'/,im ...... Morgan \Vctxlg ...... 431 -:tohrer ...... Fred Gilbert Made High Average at riuiborlako ...... 44| Ubbe ...... An Exciting Contest Before a Large Arnold ...... 4f>1 k©miniiigbum ...... Targets and Won the Wyeth Cup at ...... 227©j Tolal Crowd Ths Jerssy Shot Weakened OMAHA. I KANSAS CITY. Monill ...... 37[Smith ...... Live Birds Kansas City Team Won Lnulerman ...... 43|MctJee ...... on Ihe Ltst Quarter The Men \Vjiddiugton ...... 44! Wickey ...... barter ...... 41 Norton ....:...... Match All=Kausas Won target Race. 1©ownsend ...... 431 Sheridan ...... Were Tied on the Fiftieth Round. Total ...... 208! Total ..... St. Joseph, Mo., Jan. 2. Editor "Sporting Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 7. The match at THIRD DAY. DEC. 30. 10 Life The midwinter tournament held Preliminary live bird matches. Point Breeze race track, this city, yester hero Dec-ember 28, 29, 30 and 31 -was well First match. 50 birds. day attracted the largest crowd s«eii at attended. The affair was nicely managed Clayton.. 21111 10212-11211 11211 12111 INTERSTATE ASSOCIATION MEETING the track this season. The principals were l»y F. 15. Cuuuiugham and everything 20222 21111 11122 20122 12221 47 Fred Muller. the well-known pigeon shot, passed off pleasantly. The weather was Arnhold. 22222 12222 22222 02122 022222 Tournament Committee and Stockholders of Darby, Pa., and Richard Lamb, of perfect and scores .were quite high. 20222 01012 22000 02222 22222 41 Decide Important Matters. Brown©s Mills, N. J. Muller has shot at On the opening day Fred Gilbert led the Second match. 25 liirds. the traps for years and in many important Gotlieb... 02210 21222 02220 22222 22222 21 Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 2. Editor "Sporting target smashers, scoring 196 out of 200, Zim...... 21102 11102 11221 22222 22222 23 matches, while his opponent has a good having two runs of over 50 straight. C. G. 25 lire birds for Wyeth trophy, open to the Life:" Enclosed herewith 1 hand you a. reputation as a live bird shot through the Spencer was second, with 181); K. II. Mur world. Handicap 27 to 33 yards. copy of the minutes of the meetings held eastern part of Is©ew Jersey. phy third, 18*. Gilbert (33) 21222 22122 11222 22222 22222 25 by the Tournament Committee and by The conditions were 100 birds per man, On the second day Gilbert again led, with Wflddiugton the stockholders of the Interstate Asso 30 yards rise, 50 yards boundary, for $100 (30) 22122 22111 20122 12212 21222-24 ciation on the 2<1 instant. a side. 140 out of 150 targets, making a continu Arnold . (29) 21122 221 Ol 22122 2212 12222 24 ous run of 127 straight. Aruhold broke 142. Spencer (321 22222 22122 12122 12122 20222 24 TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE MEETING. The weather was raw and cold, chilling The interest of the day was centered on Arnhold (30) 22222 11011 12221 12221 22212 24 A meeting of the Tournament Committee one through in a short time. As the match the team match at targets. Five men shot Zim .... tO) 12221 22122 01121 22221 22222-24 of the Interstate Association was held at progressed a heavy mist settled over the on each side at 50 targets each. All-Kan V. Cockrell 10 A. M. on January 2, in the offices of ground, greatly hindering the men, and sas team won on 227 broken; Omaha was <2©)) 21222 11012 12212 111.12 22222 24 the Laflin & Rand Powder Co., 99 Cedar white birds against: the background of Clayton 130) 22222 01111 12212 12122 12221 24 street, New York city, Mr. Irby Bennett snow were ex©tremely hard to see. The next best, with 208. C. Cockrell On December 30 two preliminary live- (30) 20311 12112 21111 22122 22212 24 in the chair. liirds were a fast lot, specially selected for bird matches took place, claytou defeating Cunninglmm Present, Messrs. Beunett, Banks, Skelly, this race, and proved strong flyers. Both, Aruhold 47 to .41 out of 5XJ birds; '/Am de (30) 22222 02222 222.22 22222 22222 24 Keller and Parker, Mr. Eugene DuPont men made several sensational kills. feating Gottlieb 23 to 21 out of 25 birds. Townsrnd was represented by Mr. A. W. Higgins by On the first string of tweuty-five Muller The Wyeth trophy, 25 birds,- handicap (30) 22220 22222 "22222 22022 22222 23 proxy. got the lead by a bird, losing four to Burmistpi* Lamb©s five, the latter having hard luck iu rise, open to the world, had 26 entries. (28)-22222 01222 20211 12121 11121-23 The chairman stated that the meeting Fred Gilbert, at the 33-yard mark, made I/jrJ ... (29) 22122 20221 22122 22202 12222 23 was called for the purpose of considering drawing white birds. On the second twen the only clean score of 25. Nine men killed Hlndiparsh matters in connection with the holding of ty-five Lamb pulled up and shot well, 24 and four had 23 each. ~ (30) 12222 11211 12211 10222 22120 23 the fifth Grand American Handicap at grassing 21, while Muller lost five, thus On December 31 the team match at live Timberlake targets. placing them even at the first half. birds was the feature. Six men shot on (2O-02010 11211 11121 21122 12222 22 The minutes of the meeting held Decem On the third quarter Muller began to each side at 25 live birds, Kansas City win Tipton. (29) 10120 22221 21222 22222 21220 22 show his best form and grassed his birds Gotlieb. C!0)-22020 11022 12222 22222 22222 22 ber 10, 1903. were read and approved. nicely, scoring '24. His opponent conld not ning on a scorn of 117, St. Joseph, Omaha Heer ..(31) 20120 11201 21212 22211 11212 22 Manager Sharier reported that he had itnd All-Kansas following closely in order Peek ..(28) 22121 2M212 12020 11202 21222-22 made arrangements to hold the fifth Grand stand this pace, and by getting a number named. Top score was 24 kills for any in D. Elliot t American Handicap at targets at Indian of white birds fell down to 21, leaving him dividual, Clayton, roekrell and Holmes, of (31) 22020 01222 20222 21212 22122 21 apolis, Ind., on the grounds of the Indian three behind at 7."». On the final string Mul the K. C.©s; Hindmnrsh, of Omaha, and AnJ2icon apolis Gun Club, June 21 to 24, inclusive, ler continued his good work and again O©Brien and Arnold, of All-Kansas, each (29)-10122 11120 11221 11221 2100»-20 the same terms and conditions to govern as killed 24, losing a bird out of bounds on having this total. Llnderman the eightieth round after a run of 21i (30) 22222 22202 20222 22022 100* 19 those which ruled the four previous* Grand straight. He finished the last 20 straight. The target shooting was done from a Goodrioli (28) 22220 22222 20022 22022 2* 17 American Handicap target tournaments. Dickey automatic trap, and that make of Lamb could not close the gap, which VVickev. (27) 22222 12120 21212 10010 0* 16 This met: with the approval of the com widened still more for liiBH, and* five birds target, was used, giving satisfaction to all. O©Brien (30) 02O21 22222 22201 2102* 15 mittee, and it was ordered that the report The scores follow: Holmes (29)--Ol2lO 12O22 01O11 * 10 escaped his gun in this marter, leaving be laid before the stockholders of the As him seven to the bad, the *otals standing FIRST DAY. DEC. 28. FOURTH DAY, DBCBMBMR 3. sociation with, a recommendation that same Events 1 2 K 4 5 G J S 9101112 Team race. 25 birds per man, 125 per team of 89 to 82. Targets 15 55-20 15 If) 20 15 15 2o 15 15 20 200 five men. be adopted. The scores follow: KANSAS CITY. Some matters of minor importance were MATCH 100 UVK BIRDS. Gilbert... 15 15 19 15 15 1S> 15 15 20 YA 15 20 -19(1 Clayton ...... 22122 22222 21120 21222 22112-24 then considered, and the meeting, on mo Mutter ...... 20202 _- . •-! 22222-21 Spencer.. 14 14 la 14 15 IS 15 IK 19 J5 14 19 189 Cockrell..... 22122 O2122 1111221121 12212 24 tion, adjourned at 11 A. M. x22.©2 22222 20 Murphy.. 15 14 17 14 12 17 14 14 20 15 15 20 187 Braruhall.... 2222221211 02201 02211 22221 22 STOCKHOLDERS© MEETING. 222J11 .- .. . ..: 22222 24 Arnold... 13 14 2O 15 13 18 15 12 2o i:< 15 18- -18tt Holmes...... 12222 22222 20221 12221 22222-24 .>*>.>., ... . : , ^ , , , , ,^_ , ••> £2222_V4 Andersou. 15 15 17 14 13 19 11 15 19 15 14 19 186 Tipton...... 20112 11012 21©211 21122 12212-23 A special meeting of the stockholders Wetzig.. 15 14 17 13 14 19 14 13 18 12 13 19 -182 was held immediately after the close of H oer.. . . 14 14 18 12 15 19 15 15 10 11 14 18 181 © Total...... ". 117 the Tournament Committee- meeting. Lamb.. 101" 2222 22022 01202 11022 20 Arnhold.. 12 13 18 1-1 13 17 15 15 J9 13 13 19 -181 ST. .lOSKl©H. Present: Winchester .Repeating Arms Co., 222IH I-J021 00221 22222 22122 21 Townsetid 11 12 19 14 14 2U 14 14 19 12 14 16 179 Libbe...... 22121 222221 11021 12202 22222 23 Irby Bennett; American "E. C." and 1 1022 21122 22x22 22212- 02220 21 Carter... 14 13 17 12 13 17 15 14 18 13 13 19 -178 Cunninghana.. 20222 2O221 22202 22121 12222-22 22212 22022 12221 01010 02211 20 Norton.. . 13 12 15 12 14 17 14 12 18 13 15 13 178 Mm...... 22220 21222 22222 21012 22112 23 "Schult/.e" Gunpowder Co., Ltd., Edward O©Brien.. 15 14 19- 13 12 17 11 15 15 14 13 19 177 Rohrer...... 22200 20222 20102 22022 22221 19 Banks; Union Metallic Cartridge Co., A. C. Thomas.. 12 12 19 11 14 16 15 14 18 12 14 20 177 Arnhold...... 2211O 12221 22210 12112 11111-23 Barrel!; Peters Cartridge Co., T. A. Keller; Morrill.. 15 15 17 13 14 17 15 13 16 12 13 16 176 Lafiin & Hand Powder Co., A. W. Higgius; Claytou.. 14 14 18 14 11 18 11 14 18 14 14 15-- 175 Total...... 110 Hazard Powder Co., J. T. Skelly; Parker S. S. WHITE CLUB WON. F.Sacht.. 13 14 19 11 13 16 13 15 13 13 14 19 -173 OMAHA. Brothers, W. E. Parker; Remington Arms Kohrer... 15 12 17 14 15 18 14 12 17 12 12 15- U3 Jones...... 10120 22202 22202 21122 22122-21 The North Cainden Team Beate. '/ADD..... 14 12 19 14 11 17 14 14 13 14 14 17 173 Hhidmarsh. . 22022 21221 22111 21112 21212 24 Co. and E. I. DuPont Co. were represent Smith.... 11 13 18 12 13 If, 12 15 IS 15 14 16 -173 Lindernaan. . 22020 22210 22222 22222 22222-22 ed by proxies. Mr. M. Herringtori, of a Match. S.J.Sacht 14 10 18 15 Ifp 18 12 12 17 11 14 17 -171 Waddington. 20102 21121 21222 £2021 12121 22 "Shooting and Fishing," and Elmer E. Timb©ake 12 12 17 11 13 17 12 12 111 14 14 18 -171 Townsend... 22011 22212 01221 12222 21222-23 Shaner, secretary-manager of the Associa Germantown, .Pa., Jan. 9. The first Lindeman 13 10 15 13 14 18 11 13© IS 13 14 10 10S tion, were also present. President Bennett match of the new year on the Highland Total...... 112 shooting grounds at Gorgas station, drew ton. ... 13 14 18 14 13 12 12 14 15 11 14 15 100 ALL-KANSAS. in the chair. a larger crowd to-day. A hard wind cut Cunnin©m 10 10 17 11 14 10 12 14 18 13 IK 18 Iti5 O©Brien. 10212 22221 21222 22222 22222 24 The secretary read the call for the meet scores down, and made chilly sport. The Seoville.. 12 14 10 14 12 17 12 14 14 10 12 14 101 Anderson. ... 20222 22222 22120 22012 12222 22 ing signed by the president, which stated S. S. White Gun Club shot a team match Lord.... . 10 11 14 12 12 10 14 12 18 IK 14 l(i 160 Arnold...... 22222 22222 22122 22012 22222 21 that the call was issued for the purpose with the North Cainden Gun Club, and de C-oodrioh. 11 11 17 14 11 15 11 11 12 12 13 15 159 Peck...... 20222 22212 20222 20202 22222 21 of considering the proposed amendment to feated them by four targets, the score Bur©eister 10 14 14 10 12 15 IK 10 18 10 13 17 156 Timberlake.. 12222 21100 01101 11121 21200 19 the By-Laws, notice of which was duly Holmes.. 12 10 18 IK 12 IK 8 12 .19 10 13 12 152 standing 18.©! to©179. Best score was made Gotlieb... 13 7 10 12 11 12 IK 10 15 13 12 16 150 Total...... 110 given at the adjourned annual meeting of by Harper, who had 21 out of 25. Harper 1©eck..... 15 11 19 12 11 18 14 13 18 IK . . . . 144 the stockholders, held December 10, 1903. also won the club shoot on 21 breaks. Darby...... 11 12 IK 14 9 16 14 13 15 117 TRAP AT COLUMBUS. It was suggested that the minutes of At, the annual banquet and election of Wickey.. 12 812 710 912 613 81014 111 the adjourned annual meeting, held De officers that was held last week elaborate Riehey.. . 12 11 15 11 l.©i ...... 12 . . . . 71) cember 10. 1003. be read. They were ac plans were formed to make this year the Bramhalt IK 11 16 11 0 16 ...... 70 The Indianola Gun Club Celebrated New cordingly read and approved. best in the career of the club, the officers McGee...... 17 10 15 17 59 Year©s Day. Stont...... 17 12 12 13 54 Upon motion of Mr. Higgins, seconded were chosen as follows: Record... 10 11 13 13 9 ...... 9 .. . . 52 The Indianola Gun Club gave their New by Mr. Skelly, the amendment to Article President. W. A. Kiudall; treasurer. Wil Hodge... 8 10 8 ...... 20 Year©s shoot at Columbus. O., with good "> of Ihe By-Laws was adopted. liam Parry; secretary, H. Wilkiiis; Board SECOND DAY, sDKCEMBBR 29. attendance. Fourteen in all waded through The action taken by Ihe Tournament of Governors, Frank Cantrell. H. Stahr, Events. 123456789 the snow to the traps to try and demon Committee at its meeting held December W. Harper; Handicap Committee, T. K. Targets. 15 15 20 15 15 20 15 15 20 150 strate they had not forgotten the game, 10. 1903, and at the meeting held this date, Hinkson. F. L. Hise, C. H. Heite. The Rcoville .. ..II IK 20 11 12 20 14 15 80 134 but in the face of a cutting wind and was presented to the stockholders by the prize winners for the year in the different Cillucrt .. ...,15 15 20 15 15 19 13 14 20 140 shooting events were: Frank Cantrell, the Arnhold ...... 15 14 20 15 13 20 13 15 17 142 blinding snow they were greatly handi secretary, and on motion of Mr. Barrel!, Hen- ...... 14 13 19 14 15 15 13 11 20 136 capped. seconded by Mr. Keller. it was approved. captain©s prize and the Class B trophy; Arnold ...... 14 9 19 15 13 17 15 15 19 136 Webster and Cumberland had the high There being no further business the meet Watson Harper, challenge cup and high. Anderson ..... 14 14 15 12 15 17 15 14 20-^130 average, while Mr. H. E. Smith ,had the ing, on motion, adjourned. gun of the club; Captain Cottiiig, Class A Tlruberlake .. 12 14 18 12 11 19 15 14 20 135 highest single event, 25 straight. The boys IvLMBR E. SHANER. Secretary. cup: M. Semper. Class B cup, and C. H. Spencer ...... 13 12 20 14 15 17 12 13 19 135 promptly congratulated Mr. Smith, who Heite, capitol prize and improvement cup '/Ami ...... 12 14 18 13 15 17 14 12 19 134 trophy. The scores follow: Wet/ij? .. ... 12 15 19 12 14 18 12 15 10 133 feels proud of the score, as it was a diffi Crescent Athletic Club. Towusend .... 13 12 20 11 14 10 14 13 20 133 cult one under existing conditions. John Harry M. Brigham (scratch) won the Team match. 25 targets each. Rohrer . .... 11 12 18 15 15 19 11 12 18 131 H. Smith offered a 10-cent cigar for the first shoot at the Crescent Athletic Club, S. S. WHITE. I NORTH CAMDBN. Carter ...... 14 13 18 13 12 19 13 13 Id 131 person who would make a straight score, Bay IJidge, L. 1.. on January 2. Score: Harper ...... 21|Marcy ...... O©Brien .. .. « 15 18 15 12 18 14 13 15 129 but felt sure he would smoke the cigar in Beyer ...... 2U| Tllton ...... Murphy .. .. . 13 12 16 10 13 17 14 14 19 128 Shoot for January cup 25 targets. Denham ...... 18i Fleming ...... the evening. The score: Handicap. Broke. Total. Smith© .. ... 13 14 13 11 15 17 14 14 17 128 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 23 Cott JUK . . ..-...... ; 181 Ctivalier ...... Peck ...... 11 13 10 13 12 16 14 12 17-124 Targets H. M. Brigham ...... <> 25 25 Parry ...... 17| Bryan ...... 3. H. Smith. 17 .. 21 18 .... 14 18 18 .... 22 F. B. Stephenson ...... 2 24 24 l»rd ...... 8 14 18 13 14 13 11 12 10 124 20 .. 10 ...... 16 .. 20 .... Cantrell ...... HJlGarrlsus ...... Morrill .. ... 14 12 14 1.1 13 18 12 14 17 124 Rick ...... A. G. Southwcrih ...... 3 22 22 Hinkson ...... 1<>IMcLoushlin ...... Harrlson .... 22 .. 18 .. 21 ...... 17 .. 20 L. C. Hopkins ...... 4 21 22 Norton ...... 9 11 15 13 14 15 14 13 19 123 10 ...... 13 10 8 ...... Witherdon ....©.... l«i )*ratt ...... Burmister .... 11 12 15 12 13 17 13 13 7 123 Mott ...... C. .1. McDermctt ...... 7 .20 22 Iteude ...... Itil Stratton, ...... \Vaddinstoa ..12 8 16 14 II 19 10 12 10 118 Webster .... 21 .. 21 21 .. 20 21 .... 22 .... I.. M. Palmer. Jr...... 1 22 22 Brenl/er ...... 151 Bergen ...... <»otleib© .. ... 14 10 17 8 11 10 10 12 12--110 Forrest ...... 9 .... 15 ...... 13 .... 9 Fir. Keves ...... 2 21 21 Robinson ...... 10| Bray ...... Cunninsham .. 8 12 IS 11 14 13 9 8 10-109 .Shilling ...... 17 .. 15 20 .... ^...... 14 O. C. Giinnell. Jr...... 5 14 19 McGee . .... 10 8 17 11 9 10 10 7 18 100 G. W. Smith T. W. Stake Total ...... 1831 Total . .. 179 Goodrich .. .. 9 11 10 0 12 12 11 13 15 10.© Weimnan . . '. '. 20 . '. 20 '. '. '. '. 19 21 20 20 2i '. '. G. G. Stpphenson. ,li\ .... 2 14 H AVickev ... 12 12 11 12 11 9 10 13 14 104 Hicks ...... 14 22 . . 15 ...... 16 .... Shoot for Sykes© team cups. Club shoot 25 targets. 16 yards Wetherholtz...... 10 ...... Hi . . Handicap. Broke. Total Harper ...... 21 i Readp . . . 36 l.nderman .... 7 4 1-1 12 12 14 13 SIS-102 IB Darljy ...... 15.13. 19 14 11 15 ...... - 87 H. E. Smith ...... 25 . . 16 18 . . 15 .. Brisham ...... ". 22 2: Beyer ...... 201 Witherdon Marshall ...... 14 .. 15 .. 23 .. Palmer ...... © 1 22 2; WUkins ...... HI I Sein»er . . 15 AVilwrn ...... 12 ...... 10 .... IS- 40 ...... 20 .. .. 23 . . Denham ...... 1*1 Breimt-r . 15 GENERAL AVERAGE. Cumberland Total ...... 44 Cotting ...... IHlKendall . IK 200 150 350 Buffalo Audubon Club. Handicap. Broke. Total. Parry ...... 171-NVlson ... 11 Heite ...... l«lHise© ..... 10 F Gilbert ...... 190 146 842 B. Stephenson ...... 2 21 21 The Buffalo Audubon Club held its an G. Stephensou, Jr. ...2 21 21 White ...... i7|Brewster . 1(J C G Spencer ...... 189 135 324 Cantrell ...... 101 Robinson . 10 Fred Arnhold ...... 181 142 323 nual field day and trophy shoot on January B, W. Arnold ...... 186 136 322 1. The big merchandise shoot had 20 en- Total Hinkson ...... 16 January 16, 1904. i6 SPORTINQ

Used by amateur and expert for field, trap, range or gallery. THE RECORD FOR 1903 LEAVES NO ROOM FOR ARGUMENT. The Petef Cartridge Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Eastern Department: 98 CHAMBERS ST., NEW YORK, T. H. Keller, Manager. Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago, 111. Charles G. Grubb, Pittsburg, Pa. F. B. Chamberlain Co., St. Louis, Mo. Pacific Hardware & Steel Co., San Francisco, Cal.

never too busy to sell a box of Peters shells or others when asked for. The honors for longest runs in the pro fessional class were even with Klliott and Glover, each having 46 to his credit. C. SMITH John W. Hoffman, the well-known live Continued from First Page. bird shot from "over in Jersey," was as soon as the frost leaves the ground. present and was well up in the money. A glance at the scores will show who J. Q. Adams led the amateurs in longest was present, the shooting they did, and number of consecutive breaks, making a will probably make you regret that you run of 43. J. B. Sanders was next in this didn©t attend. class with 33 to his credit. Events ..... 12345C78 Neaf Apgar, J. W. Hoffman and S. S. Targets .... 15 15 15 15 15 20 15 20 Sh.at. Eke. Adams came up from New York on Thurs day and took part in the regular practice Elllott ...... 14 14 13 15 1519 1420 1.30 124 Glover ...... 1415 14 15 15 19 13 18 1:50 123 shoot of the club. They made many J. Q. Adams. . 11 i:\ 15 15 13 18 14 10 ISO 1.15 friends, and Mr. Apgar gave several of the Sanders ...... 14 U 15 13 14 Iti 12 10 130 114 boys much valuable information. Fulford ...... 13 13 13 13 13 17 15 17 130 114 Jack Fanning©s ability to make friends Is Apgar ...... 11 14 14 14 15 18 10 Hi I'M 112 Bedell ...... 14 11 14 14 13 17 12 10 130 111 certainly "Infallible." Huffman ..... 14 13 13 12 12 1C 12 IS 130 310 Out of the 650 targets that the five pro Traver ...... 14 14 15 13 14 18 10 10 130 108 fessionals shot, at 581 were broken. Out Valentine .... 14 14 14 lii 12 17 13 9 130 10S of the same number the five best amateurs We make seventeen grades, ranging in price Fanning ..... 14 12 12 13 12 19 13 13 130 jOS broke 558. Tallmnu ..... 13 13 12 14 15 18 13 . . 110 9S SNANIWBH. from . . . . $37.00 fo $740.00 Adrianoe ....12121010 9 is 14 13 130 !»S Marshall ..... 10 10 9 10 11 16 11 13 130 90 Smith ...... 12 !:>11111411 912 130 89 CLEVELAND GUN CLUB. Blandford .... 13 14 14 14 11 17 .. . . 95 83 Smith Guns Never Shoot I,oose. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE Foster ...... 912 911 013.... 9.r. so Wallberg .... 9 91111121413.. 110 79 Frank Snow Made High Average on New Perking ...... 141010 91013 7 6 130 .9 Year©s Day. Burns ...... 13 13 13 13 14 13 .... 95 79 HUNTER ftfSMS CO*, Fulton, N. V. Itr Shaw..... 11 13 13 12 13 Iti . . . . 95 78 The Cleveland Gun Club held a New Hubbell ...... 14 14 o 12 13 18 .... »f> •_• Year©s day shoot on their new grounds, on Hvland ...... 14 11 10 11 11 15 .... 95 .2 the Maytieki road, and the new club house Dvckman .... 12 10 10 12 11 14 . . . . 95 W> Hans ...... 101311111112.. 95 68 was dedicated. The members had a pleas Sheldoii ...... 11 10 9 111 1 14 .... 95 e« ant time, and Frank G. Hogen, president Tompklns .... 10 9 13 14 11 17 .... 95 05 of the club, is quite sanguine of renewed Sohneldtr ...... 12 10 10 9 12 .. 12 loO 65 interest in trap shooting. There were 21! Barlow ...... 7 10 12 9 8 12 .... 95 58 participants, and 20 finished the program Wlnans ...... 101110 8 9 .. 10 . . 90 58 of 140 shots. Frank Snow made high aver OSSINING, JUNE 9th TO 12th: dark ...... 10141311 9 ...... SO 57 age, with 126 broken. Doolittle was sec New York State Championship, Frederick Potter Gold Medal, Individual ©I©aylor ...... 13 14 13 14 .. . . tlf. 54 met" ::::... isnisn .... -. eo 48 ond best on 120. State Championship Diamond Medal, won by S. M. Van Alien; The Jacob Herrinzton ...... 8 10 14 15 .... 05 4© There was a surprise for the members Rupert Silver Cup, the only 25 straight, won by Dr. J. L. Weller. SHtzler ..... 10 0 8 8 8 C 100 40 when they arrived, President Hogen having SS Adams.. 10 8 S.. 5 9.... 80 40 installed a new Leggett trap. This trap Roberts ...... 14 12 ...... 13 .. 4o ,.9 throws a perfectly true target without a WILKES=BARRE, PA., JUNE 17th AND 18th: Wetterau ...... 7 9 11 12 ... (.?> ;> curve, and as a result the competition is Mr. Sim Glover wins first average, 257 out of 265 96.52% with 114 straight. Rhodes ...... 12 11 10 ... .. 50 -9 absolutely fair. The trap puller sets and Cassldv ...... 6 5 10 6 4 .. 7 .. 90 .£ J. Rhodes .... .- .- .. 101114 -. .- BO 35 discharges the target, while the trapper Take No One's Word For it—Try it Yourself. DuBoIs ...... 10 .. ..11 11...... 45 -U loads and traps and changes the angles. Fisher ...... 12 10 9 . 4 .... 4o Jl It is a spring trap, and every target is 75 CHAMBERS STREET wtrier ...... ^f .:;;;; jjg £ thrown exactly the same distance. This in NEW YORK CITY. itself is a great improvement, for by the Telephone 1747 Franklin Wavmark".::: !! ...... 11.." <« ?2 older trap it was impossible to judge .just Snider ...... 2 V- 5 3 4 3.. . 0 IS how far the target went, it being regulated Vickenpack ...... by tln> man on the machine. Sole Agents for the REBLE GUN Weed ...... 5 During 1he day a splendid dinner was and Ballistite (Dense) and Empire (Bulk) Smokeless Powders. served in the manager©s rooms, and all pres ent thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. The A postal brings Catalogue and "Shooting Facts " (third edition). scores follow: Invents. (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 S 9 10 Targets TRAP IN ST. LOUIS. No. 2. same M. H. R.. 23, Pardoe 20, Field 15 15 15 15 15 15 10 15 10 15-140 20. Hopkins ...... 101212 71110 5 5 011 89 No. 3. same H. B. Ten Eyck 21, Field 20. Mack ...... 11 11 11 !I1013 810 7 10---100 New Year©s Day Celebrated With a Shoot No. 4. same G. \V. Field 22. H. B. Ten JByck events 4 ami 5. Doolittle .....151411101512 S 13 913 120 at Lu Pont Park. 20. OSS1NING. | PO©KEEPSIE. Hog-en ...... 11 14 12 13 10 12 5 14 aver ...... Carter ...... S ti 12 10 11 S) 5 II 7 ti - - S3 St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 4. Editor "Sport Pardoe 42, Field_39^Ten Eyek ^1 out of 80. Burns ...... 23|.\drlanc« ...... Sronemaa .... 5 810 9 8 5 till 810 80 ing- Life:" Herewith I hand you scores Dvokman 20!Perkins ...... Thomas ...... 11 11 13 12 14 13 8 14 9 11 117 made at the inaugural New Year shoot at ALL-COLORADO CRACK SHOTS. Tulley ...... 11 11 11 14 11 12 S 14 10 15 117 Tobey ...... 13 9 7 12 ...... DuPont Park, St. Louis. The weather Sommers ..... (i 7 710 0 7 5...... was very rough and unfavorable, which A Team of Amateurs That Would Put up J. I. C...... 5 910 5 9 9 510 710 79 made scores erratic and of a rather low a Great Race. Taylnr ...... 9 9 10 12 9 13 tt 11 8 11 98 degree. Mermod made best record at tar Brock ...... 8 9 9101213 713 .815 104 gets, while Charlie ami Harlow Spencer Colorado Springs. Colo., Jan. 11. In line FlsUer ...... _l«|Tayior ...... _22 Battles...... 14 10 10 10 13 12 7 9 712 104 broke even on the live bird game. with the talk that is now going the rounds Snow ...... 13 13 12 14 14 13 8 14 10 15 120 among Colorado sportsmen ahent the or ioei 19;! Raven ...... 12 12 12 1.1 14 13 (> 12 S 14 114 There will be much activity in trap shoot ganization of an All-Colorado shooting NOTBS OF THE SHOOT. Krnrner ...... 81411 8 9 ©8 914 514 100 ing in and about St. Louis this year, the team, John W. Garrett lias suggested a Out of the 4580 targets thrown 337. , were Snffold ...... 7111015 9 8 714 811 100 gen>eral program of which will appear early list of those that he believes would be broken, which is nearly a .J per cent. Sapor ...... 9 12 10 12 7 4 5 9 10 14 92 in the spring. the most likely holders of places on the Kadie ...... 14 12 14 10 10 13 8 14 8 13 110 The scores follow: team. average for the whole shoot. P. North ..... 13 13 13 11 ...... Targets. 10 15 25 20 25 25 120 With but two exceptions all work was 0. North ...... 9 7 8 711 ... Among the Denver shooters named by done bv paid help. Everybody was l;on De Voe ...... 7 8 ...... Mermod . ...,....., 9 15 24 1822 24 111 Mr. Garrett are Yonkman, Sedam, Charles the lob" and there was no intermission 10. Flick ...... 12 7 10--.. . C. Spencer ...... 10 15 20 1821 21 109 Plank and George Pickett. That A. B. worth mentioning for the- whole six hours Cannon ...... 12 9 11 ... Riehl ...... ^8-14 22 17 . . 23 84 Daniels should be a member of the team, ©Harrv Valentine, of Albany, interested Lower ...... \ ...... C 0 9 ... H. Spencer ...... 8 14 20 1(5 . . 21 79 goes without saying, especially, if he be many ©of the boys with patterns made MERCHANDISE PRIZES. Kupel ...... 10 14 25 15 in practice. with a combination concentrator and Kvent; No. 7 First prize. Kramer; second, dunminsa ...... 7 14 22 15 Among the other state shooters on the Tulley and Snow; tliird. Saffold; fourth, Itaven; Knight ...... t ©9 13 15 17 list are: Bud Law ton of this city. King. spreader of his own invention. fifth. Hofjen. Child ...... 4 12 13 13 of Cripple Creek, Arthur Heirgood, of The day was an ideal one for the game. Kvent No. 9 First. Tulley and Snow; second. O©Xeil ...... 17 . e— 33 The trap worked well and good scores were Doolittle; third. Brock; fourth. Battles; fifth, Cabanne ...... 21- 21 Pueblo and W. E. Dingman of Victor. Hogc-ii. C. W. Spencer...... 11 S . . 19 Of course, Mr. Garrett should have a the result. Tramp ...... 7 13 . .. 20 place on the team and his experience as Nearly everyone present had n good word Twenty-five birds. captain of gun club teams should leave no to" say* for ©the grounds, and in every Trap at Flourtown. O©Ncil (29)... .22021 22222 22122 22211 20212 23 doubt as to his ability to act as captain instance pronounced the background per Kenyon (30).. .22111 11112 11121 11121 112*2 23 of the All-Colorados. fect. A live bird shoot was held at Flonrtown, Fort (30)...... 21222 11111 20022 22212 21122 23 The clerical work was efficiently handled Pa., Jan. 2. The prize was a live deer. H.Sp<-ncer<2») 21222 02222 11222 22122 20222 23 Such a team, if formed, would be a ban C.Spencer (33). 11122 21122 10221 22210 10122 22 ner one and could give any similar team by Secretary A. J. DuBois and Mr. C. A. There was a large crowd on hand, and the Brooko (29)©,. .22112 02012 11222 12211 20122 22 from any other State or territory a few Coutan. These gentlemen volunteered their weather was cold, with a blinding snow Oammlnss <29).11O11 22211 22111 22OIO 11222 21 lessons in trap shooting. services to the club. storm raging, which kept, many shooters Riehl (33). . .. .22222 22202 *102» 10201 22022 18 Capt. Traver was a busy man. When not from entering. The match was not finished Ten-bird handicap. shooting he was here, there and every owing to darkness. "L. Fanning" made C. Spencer (33)...... 12212 22121 10 Trap at Scrwnton. the. best score, killing 29 out of 30. Thomas O©Neil (29) ...... 20222 22222 !> Eighteen shooters entered in the sweep where, always looking for an opportunity H. Spencer (29)...... 22222 22202 9 stake shooting of the Scrnuton Rod and to make it pleasant for someone, ami fir. scored 36 out of 38, Mink 29 out of 31 and Rieh! (33) ...... 2»222 2222* 8 Gun Club at Scranton, Pa., January 1. the same time keeping business running. Coleman 13 out of 14. .1. Cabanae (29)...... 20222 22220 8 Five events were shot. J. D. Mason had No boys were employed at this shoot. Five birds were shot on each chance, and Mermod (29) ...... 22222 *21*2 S Boys can never satisfactorily do men©s the ties will shoot off later. A miss-and-out WILLIAMS. high score, breaking ,©!2 targets. H. Culleu was shot which was won by "Fanning" had high average, with 89 per cent. The work. North Branch Gun Club. score: Capt. Wallberg made many new friends on the twenty-third round, Thomas drop Targets among those- that had never previously ping out of the twenty-third round and North Branch, N. J., Jan. 4. The contest ...... 10 15 20 10 20 had the pleasure of his acquaintance. Mink on the twenty-second round. for th(*$10 gold piece ended on December George Carts ...... 8 n 8 E. D. Fulford had a fine exhibition of The scores follow: ill. The prize was finally captured by If. A. A. Brown...... 7 n 15 U. M. C. products, and when not shooting D. Griftin ...... 8 10 17 Five birds Biddic 5. Everett 5 "Fanning" 5 B. Ten Eyck, he being high for three U B. Cornell...... C s .. was kept busy explaining various points in Mink 5. .Alack 5. Boerehel 5. Thomas 5. F. Cole- months in succession. .John Dsyton ...... « 8 . . 8 12 their make-up. liiui! 5. I©eternaan 5. Betson 5. Jones 5. Thomas The trophy offered by the Hunter Arms W. II. Langdon...... 0 11 12 10 14 Geo. It. Ginn and J. E. Briggs dis (2) 5. F. Coleman (2) 5. Miller 5. Teterman 12) Co. is being hotly contested, but owing to II. Culle-n ...... 10 13 1U 8 17 tributed some good advertising matter 5. Thomas 4. Mink 3. Betson 3. Coleman 3 the cold weather on the last date only J. D. Mason...... fl 12 l:i 10 20 among the boys. 1©eterman 1. Fanning©.© 1, F. Muller 1. Hall 1 Henry Spencer ...... G 11 13 7 15 F. Muller 1. four competed. The scores follow: Joseph Shotto ...... 7 13 7 14 H. E. Winans was a busy man. When Miss and out. Club shoot. 25 targets, allowance added. F. N. Schafer ...... 8 13 4 . . another was needed to fill up a squad he "Fanning" .... .22121 21212 22222 12112 121 23 M. H. K. (0). .11111 01 111 10111 11111 01111 22 W. H. Kittenbender...... 7 13 17 6 14, would fill in. When not shooting he was Thomas ...... 12122 12122 21122 11212 110 22 Dr. Pardoe (0).01111 10100 11111 11111 11111 21 W. Jackson ...... 8 8 14 assisting the squad hustler, helping the Mink ...... 11211 21222 21111 11122 20 -2© G. W. Field (2)11111 11010 11111 10100 11111 22 Mr. Brower ...... 9 trade representatives distribute their ad- C. Rotzell...... 22212 10w e Ten Eyck (5).01101 10101 11111 11111 11011 25 John Perry ...... TerUsing matter, etc. "Ed," however, waa Peterman ...... Ow o No. 1, sweep, 25 targets Dr. Pardoe 23, M H. T. J. Snowden...... 16 De Dack...... o B. 19. G. W. Field 19. H, B. Ten Eyck 17. Joha Ralce ...... It January 16, 1904. SPORTINQ LIKB.

fine military set by the League in recogni tion of his efforts in helping to make the League one of the foremost in the country. At the next meeting it will be determined- whet her the conditions that governed the shoots last year will prevail at the coming shoots. It is said that the same conditions will prevail. The schedule will also be an nounced. The officials will have the sched ule prepared and will submit it at the Smokeless By Gun Editor Will K. Park meeting. TRAP AT YORK. 1903 Championship. TOO MUCH ZEAL N. McSherry Broke Fifty Straight Targets Fred Gilbert (champion in 1902 with DuPont For Club Cup. A meeting was held recently in Boston by York, Pa., Jan. 5. Editor "Sporting Smokeless) again wins nigh average of the tneu and women to inaugurate organized Life:" There was a well-attended club shoot on New Year©s Day by the York Western Hemisphere with atotal of 336 points. work against the hunting of all wild ani City Gun Club. About twenty shooters mals. This work would include the hunt participated in the various events at fly ing of game birds also, and if this society ing targets and the club handicap cup was allowed to carry out its work all field shoot. In the ten program events McSherry was and game shooting would cease. At the high with 307 out of 320 targets, Dear- same time all wild auimuls wildcats, foxes, doff second with 102. mink, skunks, weasels and wolves would In the cup shoot all had not finished their scores when darkness put a stop to the be allowed to increase unmolested, and the sport. At that time McSherry had a fine scant supply of game birds in Massachu score of ©50 straight from scratch, and setts would soon be exhausted. Not "only was tied on a possible 50 by Miller, Morii- would game birds suffer, but song birds as Ingstar and Metzger with their handicap added. The ties will be shot off on Feb. well would go towards keeping these wild* 22. The scores follow: animals alive. These ultra-kind-hearted Events. 123456789 10 people don©t stop to consider that the foxes, Targets. 10 10 10 15 10 15 10 15 10 15-120 RIVERSIDE GUN CLUB. wildcats, minks, weasels, etc., etc., must McSherry ... . .10 10 7 14 9 13 10 12 9 13 107 Wagner Won the Gold Medal In the live, and their daily food in the winter Ueardorff ... .. 9 91015 811 712 912 102 Swisrart ..... CIO 613 7111010 811 92 Final Contest. months is a bird of some kind, or a rabbit Grove ...... 8 15 713 9 14© 10 13 88 The Riverside Gun Club, of Uticn, N. Y., or squirrek Perhaps these very good peo Miller ...... 914 811 9141013 87 Bob White .. 911 8111015 911 84 held a shoot on January 1. The weather Duck Shooters ple will devise sonic means of feeding the MornluKstar . 0 10 5 12 8 12 9 8 70 was bad, but the attendance numbered 22 wild animals on other than live-bird food. Borsrcl ...... 5 10 8 7 G . . 9 12 67 shooters. Hcilman .... 7 8 2© 4 3 .. 5 8 50 The 25-target contest for the club©s gold CONTINUE TO USE In striking contrast to the Boston meeting Khine ...... 78.... 7 . . 48 medal and the handicap championship is the call of State Game Warden Kalbfus Jackson ...... 5 5 5 8 ...... G 12 41 proved a Very exciting event, requiring 50 Stalhe ...... 7 11 18 to sportsmen of Pennsylvania to organize -S. Lauber ...... 4 12^- 16 targets to decide the winner, who proved II and work to kill off the wild animals Luuber ...... 4 10 14 to be William Wagner. At the end of the Metzcer ...... 4 10 14 first 25 birds five men tied on 23. In the which destroy our game and song birds. Henry ...... 7 6 13 second 25 the finish resulted: William Wag Moul ...... 13 13 ner, 24; E. Loughliu, 23; D. Loughliu, 22, Sheaffer ...... 2 7 ...... 9 Kline ...... 2 1 3 and Ed. Smith and Charles Brunner tied ERB DEFEATED VORIS. Club shoot. 50 tarjrets. added handicap. with 11). Shooting from the scratch and Xai©scJs. 25 25H. Tl.l Targets. 25 25 H. Tl. conceding handicaps to the other nine The Only Waterproof Powder. The Old-Time Shot Still Holds the Eng qualified men E. Tx>uglilin broke 46 out of lish Hotel Cup. McSherry 25 25 0 501 Sheaffer. . 16 12 14 42 a possible 50, which was high actual score. Miller.... 25 20 5 501 Swigert ...20© 10 4 40 In the following scores, events No. 3 and Morninjrs. 20 ]4 17 501 Rhine .....171.-, 8 38 Fred Erb, Jr.. of Lafayette, Ind., suc 12 19 501 Jackson ...1717 4 38 4 constitute the trophy event and the shoot- cessfully defended the English Hotel Deardorff 21 4 491 Heilmaa ..141114 39 off of the ties, the figures in parenthesis Trophy in a match at Indianapolis, Ind.f Grove .. 21 4 471 Borgel ....161110 37 showing the handicaps of those competing LAFLIN & RAND POWDER CO. January 3, at the Indianapolis Gun Club Lauber. ... 22© 4 461 Henry ... .19 .. 16 35 in this event: grounds, bis opponent being Ed. Voris-, of BobWhlte 22 20 4 46! Stahl .... ,22 . . . . 22 Targets. ^ : ©, 10 20 25 25 10 10 Crawfordsville. The conditions for the trophy event could TRAP AT KANSAS CITY. Pinster ...... 8 B. LouKhlin (0) ...... 7 Hi 23 23 8 10 not have been worse. Sleet and snow and Watts ...... 5 12 8 a high wind caused the shooters to wince Norton Made the Only Clean Score in a Thomann ...... 8 IS . . .. 0 4 at times when they faced the traps. Erb Twenty Bird Race. Clarke (2) ...... 7 15 21 .. 8 7 broke 85 blue rocks to 84 by Voris. Gangloff ...... K 20 .. 8 6 Three thousand targets were thrown for It takes more than cold, raw weather Kokesch ...... 7 17 . . . . 8 7 the 30 marksmen who attended the shoot. to cool the ardor of shooters, as was dem Smith (1) ...... 10 15 23 19 8 8 It was an all-day affair, and at noon a onstrated in the New Year©s shoot at Blue D. Louehlin (1) ...... 8 15 23 22 8 . . "E. C." and Bennett (3) ...... 8 18 20 .. 8 6 good dinner was served. President Nash Kiver Park, Kansas City, Mo., on June 3. Jones ...... 6 14 . . 7 0 was presented with a magnificent gun by The program of two live bird events, one Bi-unner (3) ...... 8 17 ©S 19 9 0 his fellow club members. A crayon por 20 and the other 30, attracted a very fail- W. Wagner (3) ...... 8 13 23 8 7 trait of himself was also presented Mr. showing of shooters, who g&t mucli, sport Teller ...... 8 18 .. "SCHULTZE" out of the afternoon©s card, even if the Windheim ...... 5 18 .. Nash, and this will adorn the walls of the Borden ...... 8 20 .. KEEP ON WINNING AS USUAL club. weather man was unkind. J. Wagner (4) ...... 5 19 20 8 7 After Erb defeated Voris he was chal Forest Wickcy, of Kansas City, defeated Mayhew ...... 7 17 .. First Averages and other trophies at lenged by Joe Michaels, of Indianapolis. W. M. Peck, of Sterling, Kan., in the spe Maine ...... 7 13 . . cial 25-bird match race by a score of 19 Teesdale f3) ...... 16 19 Farrell was high gun in the sweepstage Dedell ...... ;.. .. 15 .. events of the day, seven events being shot to 38. Newton (1) ...... 15 18 THE INDIAN SHOOT from 10.30 o©clock until dusk. Tom Norton was the only man to make The scores follow: a clean score in the 20-bird race, Anderson being among their latest successes. and Clayton scoring 30. BISBING WON TROPHY. Events ...... 1 2 ?. 4 5 8 7 Targets ...... :..... 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 70 O©Brien, another Kansas sportsman, won the second sweepstakes, a 10-bird event, tie Captures High Honors at the Hillside THE AMERICAN "E. C." and Farrell ...... C 7987 710 54 shot oft© in five pairs. Clayton finished Shoot. Michaelis ...... 9 8 7 10 t> 0 4 50 ©SCHULTZE" GUNPOWDER CO., Ltd. Moore ...... 8 t> 8 9 StTons: ...... 0 8 5 9 8 .... 36 Dave Klliott . .22122 02112 22210 22022 17 during any portion of the shoot, excepting Wilhite ...... 5 9 9 84.. . . 35 OiK-brJll ...... 11112 122(12 12101 22021-17 the start. The scores and handicaps fol GOODS, Andersen ...... (J 7 7 7 2 C .. ">5 Planck ...... 11122 02022 22122 20012 16 low: Sutton ...... 4 5 8 7 5 ... . 29 Wickey ...... 02220 -©1220 20120 22222 15 J. B. SHANNON & SONS, Tniliamson ...... (5 0 074.. .. 29 Peck ...... 00212 20220 20102 02222 13 Club shoot, 50 targets, handicap added. Bell ...... 7 8 7 7 ...... 29 Match race. 25 birds. Hdcp. 1st. 2d. Total. m Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Trout ...... 9 4 5 5 4 27 Wickey ...02220 21220 20120 22222 11101-19 K. Bisbins...... 9 22 17 48 I>a wsoii ...... 7 4 7 6...... - 24 Peck ©.....00212 20220 20102 02222 22122 18 U Parsons...... 8 17 19 44 HAND LOADED SHELLS A SPECIALTY. Krb ...... 6 7 8-21 pairs plsreons. sweepstakes. M. Bisbing ...... 11 10 17 44 Smoke ...... 8 8 5 . . . .-21 O©Brien ..11101 11111 9 ,1. Ha mil ...... 12 15 1(1 4:>, Our new Gun Catalogue sent for the asking. Dooley ...... 6 8 7 ...... -21 Clayton ..11011 .11101 8 Clark ...... 12 15 10 4?, Jx>\vis ...... 75 8 20 Dave Klliott ..11111 00110 7 P. Laurent ...... 8 1C Itf 40 Buy Your Pigeons af Slow ...... G 7 7 ...... -20 Planck ...... 00011 11011 6 W. Aiineu...... 11 14 14 SO Tripp. A. A...... :: 5 3 4 4-19 Arnold ...... 00111 11000 5 Kelly ...... 10 14 1,©i : !" Van Neys ...... 4 5 :: 4 2 .. .. 18 Tiptou ...... 00101 00110 4 A. Caie ...... 11 1- 12 C5 CHARLES COLLINS CO., Morris ...... 0 4 7 ...... 17 Peck ...... 10010 00011 4 DEALERS IN LIVE POULTRY OF ALL KINDS. Harcourt ...... 2 4 3 4 1 .. .. 14 Wickcy . .00001 00000 1 To Select New Shooting Ground. Scott ...... 7 7 ...... 14 1©fafflin ...... 7 4 ...... 11 A delegation representing the "Western Pigeons for Shooting a Specialty. Stilwell ...... 5 5...... 10 Team Match For Supper. Pennsylvania Trap Shooters© League vis Sayles ...... 6 4 ...... 10 High Bridge, X*. J.. Jan. 5. A team ited Homestead. Pa., on Dec. 39, looking 52 and 54 JAY ST., NEW YORK. Voris ...... 7 ...... 7 over a site near Homestead Park for the "Walters ...... 1 4 2...... 7 match was shot at High Bridge on New- Tel. 3579 J. Franklin. Established 1865- Helm ...... fi ...... 0 Year©s day. The match was for a supper, purpose of purchasing land on which to Denny ...... 3 ...... 3 which was won by the Pattenburg gun erect n trap-shooting range. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. ners by five targets. The scores follow: In the party were Charles Grubb. John McNeil and L. B. Fleming. The property WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SHOOTERS. TEAM MATCH. 25 TARGETS. considered very, remarkable by old hunt PATTBNBUKG. 1 LAHLATANG. inspected was the Brierly farm, on the ers. Catamounts and bears infest the H. Gano .17; .T. Harm .21 line of the Homestead & Mifflin Street region about the western end. arid hardly The League to Start This Year With Ad H. Stamets . . . , .14|(i. Cramer .17 Railways Company, about 10 minutes© ride (". W. Bonnell .20 from Homestead. The ground was consid a day passes but a large bear or cata ditional Members.. A. K. 1-Ieilnian K. Warren . 7 ered favorable by the inspecting party, but mounts are found by the sportsmen who The Western Pennsylvania Trap Shoot N. Stamets B. \Ventzel .15 before they can select a site they will have visit the locality. ers© League next season will be composed . Gauo .1. Trntisue .10 to report back to the league. No less than a dozen bears have been A. M. Holbrook . ] t> seen around the same locality, atid the of 15 clubs, an addition of three over that K Kckai-d .... 1211©. Chystlo .19 The site is a, very desirable one. The farmer-huntsmen are contemplating a grand of last year. The clubs that will be ad Fleck ...... K. Brown .. .18 price asked- for it is said to have been hunt. Three wildcats of enormous size mitted into the League are Union town, S. Opdyke A. H. Extern 13 $2000 per acre. There are 20 acres in the Masontown and Tarentum. All shooting plot. ____ have also been slaughtered. One of them clubs in Western Pennsylvania are invited 1581 153 measured 6 feet 7 inches in length. Few to become members of the League, which Bear and Wildcats Plentiful. residents of the mountain district care to Bristol Gun Club. venture out after dark. accounts for the enlargement of the cir Bear hunting continues good in the wilds cuit. Bristol. Tenn.. Jan. 6. The Bristol Gun of Pike and Monroe Counties, this State, Trap at Holmesburg. The clubs that constituted the League Club held a shoot on January 1 to celebrate and there isn©t a week tehat some evidence last vear were: North Side, Millvale, Her- the advent of the new year. Se-veral visi of the luck of. some hunter does not find The Sora Boat Club, of Holmes-burg, Pa., ron Hill. Uuffsdale, Ligoiiier, Beaver Falls, tors were present, but the totals of the its way into Stroudslnirg. The latest comes held their annual New Year©s day shoot at McKeespori. Motiessf©n, Scottdale, Now members only appear in 1 fie following from Greentovvn. Pike Comity, near which live birds on grounds !lt. llolmesbnrg Junc CMStle and Brownsville. scores: point, two boy hunters. John llaag and tion. Considering the fact that the birds The League held a met}!ing at Pittsburg Shot at. Broke. Charles liloss,© both .under 20 years of age, were all good, strong, country flyers, not on l>peeniber !!!->. and the old oflicfrs and R. M. ri-umlc.v ...... -©00 a "called© 5 bird in the lot and most of the Board of Control were re-elected, and the A. M. Hatc-hei- ...... 15O in pounds, re yearly event the scores made were very in Pi! tsburg. .1. O©H. iienny. of Ligonior. J. T. Cecil ...... 175 spectively. A. S. McNeU ...... 100 Harrlson -Whit taker, son of Ilomnine fair ©The scores follow: wan re-Heeled president, and Charles G. .lusi in Kins: ...... l*Ht Whittaker, of P.ushkill, shot a large bear Ten live birds Grub!), secretary and treasurer. The .1. X. Huntsman...... I©ll) near the .residence of Philip B. Clark, iii» W. Dobl 00100 11221-fl Board of Control©consists of L. B. Fleming, K. } >. Sniilli ...... 125 G Warrt 20111 11200 7 of>he North Side Club: IJtchard Dennicker. T W. Fleck ...... 75 Porter, a few clays ago. A. B. Cartiedg .. 11 021 I02O1 7 orRiiffsdale. and John WUborow. of Irwin. W. K. Kilsore ...... 5<» The number of wildcats found in the fcr (© Slagrr 1*0022 .- Secretary Grubb was presented with a S. G. licllei- ...... 50 ests 011 the Pocouo range this season is J.© Ward 11022 01001 9 18 SPORTINQ LIFE. January 16, 1904.

were married on January 0 at St. Louis, The "Old ReliableV" Mo. They will take up their residence in Little Rock. Ark. where Mr. Litzke has Latest Attachment. been located for a number of years. Mr. Litzk©e is ;a Southern representative of the Peters Cartridge Co. and is ©TVoil known among trap shooters, all of whom will NOT TOO PERSONAL BUT JUST PER wish him continued happiness and pros SONAL ENOUGH perity. W. H. Heer has accepted the challenge of W. K. Crosby to shoot for the Schmelzer .Bits of News, Gossip and Comment trophy, and wil©l name date and place later. This will be an exciting race between two expert shots, who have never .met before About Men Whom Lovers of Shoot= in an individual match.. The conditions of the match will be 100 flying targets from iog Know En Person or Through five expert traps, pulled in reversed order, rapid-tire system......

the Medium of Genera! Fame. J. V. Day made high average at the Rip- lev (O:) Gun Club shoot on January 1, breaking 09 out of 10-"> targets. W. G. •By Will K. Park. Green was second with 97. New York Salesroom, 32 Warren St. We have now ready for immediate delivery the phototypes of tl»e fol That the fair sex has been successful lowing1 famous trait feliots: J. A. !* in hunting big game in Maine is shown, PARKER BROS., Meriden, Conn. Klliott, Fred Gilbert, Kolla O. by the records at Baugor. According to reports 95 ladies shipped deer and moose UeiKes, W. It. Crosby. H. C. Hirseliy, through Bar.gor during th,e season of 190o. t liarlos \V. Bndd, Tom Marshall, Harvey ZHeMurohey. J. S. Fauniiijsr. The Bound Brook Gun Club will hold a Kalph Trimble, A©eaf Apgar. The shoot on January oO, at Bound Brook, N. :phototypes are cabinet size, moniit- J. The shooting begins at 10 A. M., for ed on Mantcllo mais, ami arc care merchandise prizes: entrance, cost of tar "We have just imported a large quantity of 1:3 gause cases 2-©^ and -^ gets only. At 1 o©clock three prizes will fully packed for safe delivery in the be offered for competitors, a Winchester inch lengths for bulk nitro powders. These cases have first-class primers and mails. Sent on receipt of five JS-cent 22-calibre. repeating rifle, being first. These have been bought at a price that enables us to sell them at a reasonable tttaiups for eaeli pliototype. prizes are open to amateurs only: $5 will price. We will use what is called the "London Field" AVadding of a card, ho given in special prizes for the paid ex % felt and card over the powder and a thin card over the shot. We .can Owing to the extensive space occupied by perts. Ship shells care Dr. J. B. Pardoe. assure you that they make a first-class ElueKock or Field cartridge. the Trap Shooting Review in our issue of Free lunch, warm club house. January 9 a large number of reports of trap shoots \vcru Unavoidably left over un L. IT. Schorty, of New York, won the PRICES: til this issue. class A medal in the Jeannette Gun Club 12 gauge only arid your choice of a 2| or 2i( inch cases. for the third time, and it becomes his per 22 drams Dn Pont, Hazard, K. C. or Schultze powder, 1 to 14 shot, $2 00 per hundred. James Malone. the popular captain of sonal property. The shooting was done at '.'> drams Du Pont, Hazard, E. C. or Schultze powder, 1 to li shot, $2.10 per hundred. the Baltimore Shooting Assoeiation. re live birds, on New Jersey grounds. 3 drams Du Pout. Hazard, K. C. or Schultze powder, U to 1J shot, $2.2.0 per hundred. cently celebrated his twenty-fifth consecu Chilled shot 10 cents per 100 extra. tive year of trap shooting. During that Herbert L. Jillson, of Worcester. Mass., time he has participated in hundreds of won the first shoot of the season at Pine- Terms cash with the order. Send for sample 100 or case of 500. tournaments in different: parts of the hurst, N. C.. January 7, breaking 64" out country and always maintained a high 1100 MAQAUTRAPS IN USE. BLUE: ROCKS ARE THE BEST TARGETS. average. He lias won many important of 100 flying targets. A. C. Kctcharn, of events and has a large collection of vain- New York, scored GO. The Chasnberlin Cartridge & Target Co., Cleveland,O. able trophies to prove his skill. His most notable winning was in taking second Wilmer Thomas won the final shoot-off place in the Grand American Handicap at for the deer, at Flourtown, Pa., on Janu live birds in 1900. Mr. Malone has always ary 7. There were nine men in the tie on been active in promoting trap-shooting ~> birds, shot a week before. They shot off events in Maryland and has done much miss and out, Thomas winning on the twenty-third round. Fred Coleman, the Jatham©s drilled Shot to make it a clean, healthy sport in that. State. His regular business is that of State champion, was the runner-up, falling dairyman, and he shoots at the traps from out oil the twenty-third round. pure love of the sport. is the only kind safe to rely on to make an effective We are indebted to Mr. Douglas Black, Charles G. Grnbb, secretary of the W. P. our correspondent at Frederick. New killing pattern, and it is worth while to take a little T. S. L.. writes us from Pittsburg under Brunswick for a real novelty an inkstand date of January 4 as follows: "I desire to made from the foot of a bull moose that thank the several clubs of the Western had antlers spreading 59 inches. This beau trouble to make sure you get it. Pennsylvania . Trap Shooters© League tiful and novel ornament now adorns our through your paper for their very beau library desk. The stand was put up by tiful token, consisting of a set of hand Emack Bros., a New Brunswick firm of nett came out high man with a full score. some military brushes and clothes brushes, taxidermists, and is a remarkable proof Of the five teams of two men each which presented to me at the recent meeting in of their skill in their art. shot for the-Sykes Cup K. H. Lott and this city." TRADE NEWS. H. B. Vanderveer won with a team total .7. M. Lilly, president of the Nation! Gun of 4">, against 37 made by the Stepheuson Fred Erb sucessfully defended tne "Eng Club, claims the week of June 27 for tin: brothers. Of the ten men who shot for lish Hotel Cup at Indianapolis. Md.. Janu National Gun Club tournament, at French At the shoots held at Aberdeen, Md., the Pa©mer trophy, the scores of Captain ary 1 against Kd. Voris by breaking 85 Lick Springs, Iiid, and Wilmingtoii, Del., December 18 and I Money and H. M. Brigham 23 each will out of 100 blue rock flying targets to 19 respectively, Mr. J. M. Hawkius won I be put to their credit at the month©s end. Voris© 8-1. Krb is an old-time match shot, C. O. Le Compte. of Eminence; Ky.. de high expert average, and Mr. L. S. German H. L. Meyers won a fifteen target trophy lint has been out of the game for several fended the Grand Hotel Cup against Fred won high amateur average, Both gentle match in which ten entered. He tied with years, but still shows his old-time skill l-©rb. of Lafayette, on the©grounds of the men used Winchester Factory Loaded Dr. O©Brien. with a score of iy. and won and nerve. Limited Gun Club, Indianapolis, January -. Shells and Mr. Hawkins used a Winchester in the shoot-off with 12. Le ConTpte broke 45 out of 50 blue rock repeating shotgun also. January cup, 25 targets, handicap added. H. B. Ten TCyek won the gold medal for Hying targets, to Erb©sj 39, thus retaining H.T.I . . H.T. the third consecutive time at the North the prize. * * * P. C. Bfimett... .4 25! Cap. A.W.Mooney.2 IS Branch (S. J.) Gun Club on January 3, and At Glen Rock, Pa.. Dec. 29. the York II. B. Vandevwr.f! VA\ V. B. Slophpnson.2 2o It now becomes his property. The medal Mr. Wilkinson won the Hjrscby trophy County live bird championship was won by G. Notmun .....4 211 F. T. Bedford. Jr.2 1!) C. E. Hnmcr, who scored 24 out of 25 from L. C. Hopkins...4 211 G. G. Stpphonsnn.2 l©-l has been in competition for a year and at Minneapolis, Minn... January 2, by killing O. C. Grinnell, Jr.5 211 W. \V. Marshall..4 IS Ten Kyck©s win is all the more creditable 115 straight live birds. J. L. D. Morrison the ."0-yard mark. Mr. Humer used Peters E. H. Lott...... ©.2 ©211 Dr. J. J. Keyt;s...2 IS because lie is a comparatively young scored 24. Ideal factory-loaded shells and "Schultze" H. M. Brisham..O 20i shooter. powder. Mr. Humer also won high ama At Taylor, Tex.. January 1, Cliff Gil- teur average for the day at targets, scor TO AWAKEN INTEREST. L. Ti. Fleming, the ©©rack amateur shot strap broke 05 Hying targets straight, ing over 90 per cent., using Peters Premier of Pittsburg. Pa., has taken his family which constituted the program of the day. shells loaded with Ballistite. At York, Keystone Shooting LeaRU2 Members to to San Antonio. Tox.. where they wiil He also killed ten live birds straight. Mr. Pa., Dec. 17, high average was won by remain until spring weather comes again. G list rap is an amateur shot. Hood Waters, of Baltimore. He used Offer Trophy. He will lake in the Mrenham shoot and Peters Premier shells loaded with L. & K. Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 11. A movement other meets in that, vicinity. Lou is lucky* L. H. Schaab won the cup at the Balti Infallible. has been started among a number of the to be able to fool the cold weather and more Shooting Association, January 7 kill * » * members of the Keystone Shooting League, smoke of Pittsburg for two or three ing 19 out of 20 live birds. The Baker Gun Quarterly has a grist of of this city, to infuse new life into the months. interesting reading for the devotee of field organization, by arranging for a series of Ed. Morgan, a prominent trap shot, of or ;rnj) shooting as well as much valuable shooting events to be held on the club©s Harry Thurman and family will leave Paterson. N. .)., is seriously ill at his home information and valuable hints. There is grounds at Holrnesburg Junction. Foon for a trip t.o Florida, where they will in that city, suffering with La Grippe, also a full description ©of the Baker guns. A meeting of the more enthusiastic mem ppend the winter. Harry- is regaining which threatens to develop into typhoid This Quarterly is free to every reader of bers of the club will be held in a few days, strength in his eyes, which nearly failed pneumonia. "Sporting Life©© who mentions this paper when steps will be taken in the matter. him at one lime, and hopes by next sea in applying to the Baker Gun & Forging It is reported that a handsome cup will lie son to again enjoy trap shooting. Frank Prngoff. secretary-treasurer of the Co., Batavia, N. Y. offered as a trophy to be shot for in a Kentucky Trao Shooters© League, an * * * handicap event, shoots to be held each The Sportsmen©s Show opens at Madison nounces May 24-25 as dates for the sec At the tournament «vf the Baltimore Saturday, and the best score at the end Square Garden. New York City, February ond annual tournament, which will be Shooting Association, held on December of the season, which will be in June, will 30. and continues till March 5 inclusive. held at Mt. Sterling. Ky. 22 Seven live bii©ds--Croll 7. Hillpsrass 6. T.oist n Kolln Heikes. Colonel J. T. Anthony. C. W .9(11 per cent. . and 54©.lay street. New York. A large Xicjrler 5, Hendricks 4. Wolker 4. Frejcer *© Budd. W. H. Heor and T. © K. Hiibby the stock always on hand. l^eckner :!. Mnser :;. Cotterer 2. TV M. C. Co. has a tine squad of trap The Pine Bluff (Ark.) Gun Club has * * * Tou tarffpts ZieRl_er S. WelUor 7. Crall 7. shots.© who arc a credit to the sport and elected the following officers: George A. F. Gilstrap made a run of- 95 flying jjiitz 6. Frcger f». IlilJegaas (>. Maser 4. in Advance Agents Frank K. Butler and Ten targets I-iniejsass 7, Ooll 7. VVplker 5 Clements, president : Buck Cook. vice targets straight, also ten live birds at Tay Liitz 5. Kresrar 5. Lechnor fi. Geist .1, Kou- .1. L. Head they have two popular and president; .Ed. A. Howell. secretary;. Joint lor." Tex.. on January 1. He used a Win dricks 4. Zioglcr 4. Dotterer 4. Mascr 4.© hustling sportsmen, who will ©get all then- B. Speers, I reasurer. chester repeating shotgun and Loader Is coming to them and the interests they Sliells. The CarlisJe (Pa.) Gun Club elected represent. Tin- Ossining Gun ClulV will hold their the following officers on January 7: Presi annual President©s -Cup. shoot for. members Hennett Won the Second Shoot Cup. dent, James Porter; vice president, It. M. There is some talk of the Baltimore only on their grounds, Saturday., Jan. 16. Brooklyn. N. Y.. Jan. 9. The Crescent Sproul; secretary and treasurer, T. Grove Shooting Association and the Standard at L.©IO P. M. Four cups have been pre Athletic Club held their regular Saturday Tritt: captain. Dr. J. G. Fickel: chairman Gun Club, of Baltimore, consolidating, sented, by Frank P.randreth. president of shoot at Bay Uidur. L. L,©with good en tournament committee, K. K. Shearer. The making an nnsually strong shooting organ the Ossining Gun Club, -and will he shot tries. gold medal was awarded 11. F>. Shearer for ization iu that city. for in 10 flying targets, handicaps: ties shot, Thirteen competed for the January Cup. best shooting during the past year, and hn off ;it 10 targets. No member shall win at twenty-live targets. After some elose immediately donated it to the elnb to©"b« Paul R. Litzke and Lena K. Dcpendahl more than one cup. work with H. H. Vaudervcer, D. C. Ben- shot for during the present year. January 16, 1904, REMINGTON SS£r GUNS ARE PREFERRED Because they retail at Because of their wearing $20. $23. and $25. and shooting qualities.

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THE U. M. C. bHOOTINQ SQUAD. Furies ...... 16 .. ..-r TRAP AT WILMINGTON. charges will be 23 cents for each bird, in Mods ...... 14 . . . . cluded in the entrance fee. Any shooter Noted Shots Give Exhibitions Through Woodson ...... 12 Expert Shots Give Exiibitions of Scatter will have the privilege of shooting for the Miller ...... - .. 1ft-- price of targets or birds only if they so the South. WILL1AMS. Gun Handling. desire. The committee expects to make Special to "Sporting Life." H. B. FiSHER WON FIRST. Wilmington, Del., Jan.©13. This city had added allowances to the different events Jonesboro, Ark, Jan 6. Editor "Sport- several famous trap shots here last week, in the shape of added money and, merchan in,g Life:" Tic U. M. C. squad of trap The Clearview Shot High For the Series and Friday and Saturday afternoons were dise prizes, so as to offer additional en shooters arrived in Jonesboro this morn given up to exciting exhibitions. couragements for shooters to come out this ing and gave an exhibition shoot in the at Point Breez?. On Friday the shoot was given at the way. afternoon on the local gnu club grounds. Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 9. The final shoot Wilmingtou Country Club grounds, under The squad consisted of Tom Marshall, F. of a series at live birds occured at Point favorable conditions, and a large crowd GLENSIDE GUN CLUB. C. Riebl, C. W. Budd. W. H. Heer and Breeze to-day. There was $50 in prize, was present. T. E. Hubby. About 150 people witnessed money offered, which was divided into The shooters who participated were: Ex-Sheriff Marvin Carried Off the High the shoot, and a number of the Jou-esboro four moneys. H. B. Fisher, of the Clear- Fred Gilbert, J. S. Fanning, Hood Waters, view Gun Club, carried off first money, Luther J. Squier and J. T. Skelly. Each Honors of Shoot. Gun Club members took part. Five events man shot at 100 flying targets, Gilbert were shot, each at 20 targets, making a S20. by scoring a total of 48 points. A. A. Auburn, N. 1"., Jan. 8. The Glenside Felix took second money, $15, on 47. Fred leading with 98, making a run of 07 Gun Club, Skaneateles Junction, N. Y., total of 100. F. C. Klehl got off in good straight. J. T. Skelly showed fine work in shape and led with 96. Heer scored 91. Muller was third and won $10 on 46, and gave a successful tournament on Jan. 7. Frank Murphy finished fourth and got $5 breaking 96. The average for the squad The main .attractions were one-cent tar The experts did not shoot as a squad on 45. was .9.18 per cent., and their shooting together, but had a local shooter at alter was very uniform throughout. gets and an L. C. Smith $37 gun in event nating points. This encourages the ama The contest has been a closely fought one j, merchandise. Shooters were present throughout and a point separated the win The. scores follow: from Rochester, Syracuse, Auburn, Wol- teurs and gives them valuable information. ners. Felix lost his last bird which knock Exhibition match. 100 targets. The scores follow: Gilbert ...... 25 25 24 24-08 cott, Fulton, Baldwinsville and Newark. ed out his chance of tying with Fisher. 24 «« Target? ...... 20 20 20 20 20 100 .Skelly ...... 23 25 24 In event 5, C. S. Cottlc, president of the Fred Mnller also fell down on his last bird, Waters ...... 22 __ 23 25-93 home club, won the Smith gun vrith a Muthews ...... 18 1& 88 which placed him in third place. In the Fanning ...... 23 24 24 21-92 straight score of twenty; Norton, of Ricbl ...... 10 10 ad last contest at 10 birds Fred Colemau Squier ...... 20 23 23 24 90 Rochester, second, a nice gun case; Wei- I©iltou ...... 8 . . pocketed first money as he was the only On Saturday the same men met on the iierth, of Hartlot, third, pipe and case. The Budd ...... 17 15 79 one in the optional sweep to kill ten Wawaset Gun Club grounds. The weather scores all show lack of practice at this Broadway ...... 13 16 80 straight. was unfavorable for shooting, yet several time of year among the shooters present, Hubby ...... 19 11 80 There was a miss and out event, $2 en hundred spectators braved the elements I©eterson ...... 15 17 84 trance, with a gold watch offered irs a. and stood for two or three hours on the with the exception of ex-Sheriff Marvin, Heer ...... 17 19 91 prize. Twenty-two chances were taken and ice and snow, exposed to the chilling wind, of Syracuse, who shot iu his usual good H. C. Thornton ..... 10 ...... H. B. Fisher, shooting for Hugh McAnany. to watch the experts smash flying targets. form. Marshall ...... 18 10 IS 17 17 88 The scores follow: Jones ...... 13 and Fred Coleman© tied for the prize with Under such conditions it was generally 11. 0. Thornton. Jr.. 13 .. nine straight kills each. As it was grow supposed that©90 per cent, would not be Kventti ...... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 .. 12 ing dark, they decided to divide first made, yet two of the men reached this Tu-^cts .... 10 15 10 15 20 10 15 20 10 lb 140 Kills 15 14 .. money. mark. Marvin .... 9 12 9 14 16 9 14 20 9 14 -120 AT PINK BLUFF. On next Saturday an open sweepstake, The club house was not large enough to Lewis ..... 0 12 S 13 16 7 11 18 9 :4 -117 Pine Bluff, Ark.. Jan. 7. The U. M. C. miss and out, will be shot, and a gun will accommodate one-tenth of the crowd, and Norton ..... 9 12 10 11 19 7 13 Itt 8 2 -117 Squad was cordially welcomed hero this be offered as first prize. the frozen ones- took turns squeezing in Snyiler .... 6 12 10 13 17 7 I ) 18 9 14 -116 morning by members of the gun club. The The scores follow: for a look at the stove. . When the five fCuapp ..... S IS 9 12 14 9 12 17 7 ©.2 -1.13 shooting commenced early, as the boys had Cottle ..... 7 9 8 10 20 811 18 . > 1.- -IK! Final Event in Prize Series Ton birds: hand professionals started for the score the Chapman .. 8 10 8 13 17 9 12 1C 7 F) -110 to leave at 4.?.U I©. M. for Little Rock. icap rise; optional sweepstake; $3 entrance; two club house had an outpouring, and when -110 moneys. Adkin ..... 7 13 8 8 15 8 12 17 10 12 (©apt. Tom Marshall was in flue form to the last shot was fired there was a foot K©IOX ..... 8 10 f) 12 14 01117 912 -108 day, and scored 06 out of 100. It was F. Pnulson (2(5)...... 12222 22222-10 ball rush for the warm box. Clark ..... 8 11 8 9 14 8 11 17 8 12 -106 suggested by members of the local gun F. Colcrann (31) ...... 22222 22222--10. The wind took the right-quartering tar Hunter. U. . S 13 7 9 lo 4 8 18 9 9 -100 Hub that their scores count in a friendly lv. ("©oleir.an (28)...... 22221 21212 1O Wadsvi 01 tli . 4 12 7 8 15 7 11 17 7 12 -100 match against the.©T". M. C. Squad. When F. Mnller (29)...... 22222 gets with a swirl and caused exceedingly Measlier ... 4 11 6 n 15 7 10 15 7 8 F. Murphy (20)...... 2222O hard shooting on that quarter. Hood Wa .John Cottle . . 10 .5 12 ir. 7 S 15 .. 1C the race was over the scores showed T". M. H. R F-isln>r (31)...... 22022 <©. Squad ahead by six targets. The ability ters started off with 47 out of his first Oornan ...... 14 \V. Chnrlion (26)...... 22220 . . .". 18 of the Pine Bluff shots to handle them Sohoenfelr] (26)...... 21221 50. Gilbert had 42, Squier 4.©!, Fanning o5 Weinerth selves creditably in fast company was A. Felix (30)...... *2222 and Skelly 32. White ..... Then followed a great race for high hon Titttle ..... thoroughly demonstrated. A. Hive! (27)...... 21222 Leader ...... The scores follow: P. Clegs (27)...... 3022* ___ ors. Gilbert finished 49 out of his last. 25 25 25 25 100 G. Wilson (26) ...... 02022 22000 5 50, doing really marvelous shooting with £. Williams (26)...... *0101 his final 25 clean. H ;1 showed a quickness TO FEED GAME tIRDS. fleer .... 22 92 Miss-and-nur Sweepstake -Gold watch prize; in covering the swift flights that was Kass ... lt> .. ?1 IT. McAniiny. 30 yards: F. Coleninn. 30 truly wonderful. Waters kept the lead Maryland Game Warden Shows a Proper Hubby .. 21 21 SO yards: F. Muller. 30 yards. 7: Aimen. HO yards. until well towards the end. but was un Protection Spirit. Wilson .. 17 fi: Fxlwards, 27 yards, 5; Curnmir^s, 29 yards. able to keep up his previous good work Viek .... 2:; 18- 4: Murphy. 28 yards. 2; dees, 27 yards. 2: Baltimore, Md.. Jan. 8. The snow and Marshall 24 25 96 Hoboenfeld. 27 varrts. 2: Apker. 30 yards; 2: and Gilbert beat him out by a target. cold weather are causing some anxiety on Lenow .. 22 Wilson. 27 yards. 2: Taulso*. 0: Williams, O; Irby Bennott. the Winchester©s general the score of the game birds throughout Cook .... 24 Felix. 30 yards. 4: Cramer. 26 yards, 1. sales agent, came to the grounds before the State, and to avoid any loss from this Coon .... i:; .. 19 .. the race was completed. He said he had cause the State Game Warden, Colonel Kiehl ... 24 2:j 24 24 05 Far Amateurs Only. been detained iu Wilmingtou trying to pur John W. Avirett. authorizes his deputies Arnold . 22 22 211 21 87 Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 9. Editor "Sport chase a pair of rubber overshoes. He visit in the several counties of the State to Coles ... 2(1 21 21 25 87 ed several stores but could not g(V fitted, Budd ... 22 22 22 23 89 ing Life:© At a special meeting of the furnish food for the birds to such per Wells .. 19 .. 20 .. stockholders of the Interstate Associa his ©©tootsies" were so small. Finally iu sons as the deputies know to be reliable Howel} . 22 21 22 2:{ 88 tion, held in New York city on the 2d iu- one store the young lady clerk said she and interested iu the protection of game. Stewart . 17 .. 17 .. stant, the following resolutions wore adopt could tit him with a pair of ladies© rubbers, All that is necessary to secure the screen Slmpson ...... 15 . . (] 5 . . ed: He decided to try them,, and as he paid 60 ings, broken wheat or other food, he says, Reeves ...... 8 "1. That the Interstate Association re cents and walked out the young lady is to apply to the nearest deputy, who will Clements ...... 21 22 . . . . spectfully suggests to all gun clubs that smiled and said: "Come iu some time issue and order and send the bill to Colonel Cramwcll "...... 20 19 .. .. when you need a pair of boy©s shoes." Lloyd ...... 2:; .. .. at their tournaments it is not necesasry John W. Avirett, State Game Warden, at Robinson ...... 10 17 .. iir advisable to adui©t manufacturers© The two exhibitions above mentioned Cumberland, Md. Where there is no deputy Ifr. Leli ...... 11 .. .. agents to competition for money. It is were given for the purpose of stimulating he wants persons interested to write di AT LITTLE ROCK. felt that, this often prevents a full attend trap shooting in Wilmingtou. and to give rectly to him. Little Rock, Ark.. Jan. 8. The U. M. C. ance of amateurs. The allied interests of the shooters here an opportunity of see This system was inaugurated by Warden squad was in good fettle to-day and lost the Association will be glad to send .shoot ing what great skill is possessed by the Avirett two years ago and has produced but twelve targets out of 250 shot at. A ing representatives if a full attendance of clever men who represent the great pow excellent results. Many birds were fed immbfr of the Little Rock Gun Club mem amateurs is expected to take part. der interests of the E. I. duPont Com and the increase in the supply in many bers took part in the shooting. High "«©. That this be published in the sport pany. From the crowd attracted it is easy sections is attributed to it. score was made by W. H. Heer. of the ing papers." to see that trap shooting is not dead in visitors, who broke 49 out: of 50 targets. A ELMER E. SHANER, Wilmington and will surely enjoy a great This would be most excellent -work for large crowd witnessed the shooting and Secretary-Manager. boom tins season. Pennsylvania game wardens, and sports took a great interest in the sport, as well Saturday©s scores follow: men throughout the State should be ready One hundred targets. as in the exhibition of goods shown by Trap at Singac. F. Gilbert ...... 21 21 24 25-91 to assist them in caring for the game the travellers. Singac, N. J., Jan. 9. A live bird shoot H. Waters ...... 2t 23 23 20-90 birds during the extremely cold weather. The scores follow: was lield here to-day. Hopper and R. U Sqnie.- ...... 21 22 21 20 84 Targets ...... 20 20 10 50 J. S. Fanning...... 17 18 18 17-70 Amenia Gun Club. Ratcliff killed straight in first race. J. T. Skelly...... 12 20 1S 16~ 6 Marshall ...... 19 20 9 48 The scores: The Ameuia (N. Y.) Gun Club held a Yountz ...... Ifl lt> ..- Five live birds. Jackson Park Programme. shoot Jan. 1. but only a few shooters at Klehl ...... 19 ]i> 10 48 A.Rate-lift (28). 20202-3! Gillian (20)... .001*0-1 raterson. N. J., Jan. 11. Editor "Sport tended. A little prize money was given Hafer ...... IS . . (i - Bt©l-l (2».i) ... ..OOOOO 0| Hopper (28).... 22122- Ti so us to make it. interesting for the shoot I)r. Lenow ...... Itt 17 .. Connors (2S| .02221: -4| Kayliai-t. (28). . . 10221 -4 ing IJfe:" The Jackson I©ark Gnu Club ers. The targets were thrown by the Bird ...... lit . . SbtTmau (^7| .»*o2n--HH. Katcliff (2M.21122 5 will hold n two days© tournament at Jack- Sargent system. Heer ...... ii> an 9--49 G.Kate-lilt i2f,).non- 41 sou Park, Paterson, N. J., on Feb. 12 and Events. 1234 Field ...... 19 15 U 40 Match to decide who was the poorest shot. 13, 1904. Buth live birds aud targets will Target*. In 15 10 15- .r.O Bizzalaro ...... 10 . . Sueruwn (2.7). . .U1C20 2| Bert, ,(20)...... 00*20- -1 be used, and the managers will endeavor W. U. 1©orter...... fi 12 10 1O 37 Hubbey ...... 19 at Match t©tii- $5 a sidf. (.©otimirs (2!<). . .. .02122-4|Ratr-llff ...... 2012 4 to offer a ri attractive program for the oc C. Nevrimu ...... S 10 7 H - 33 Bragg ...... 10 15 Stierrnau ...... 07 5 fi 24 Johnson ...... 15 14 Itiirlni©-©-s put a stop lo the shooting. casion and also to provide for the enter J-©ive hirils Connors 5. Hopper 4, Bert 3, Kay- Tnmpkiiis ...... 5 fi 3 (5 20 Budd ...... 1.1 18 tainment of a large crowd of shooters. All Kohl ...... 3 9 2 Irwiu ...... 17 . . hart :!. Sherman 2. Katclift© 2. targets will be thrown at the rate of two Match, 25 birds. 28 yards. A. Newiian ...... 411 7 Hriteostein ...... 18 12 cents each, with a popular entrance in Camp ...... JMeklnson ...... 4 . . Bunn ...... 21220 21211 22111 21222 11021-2.©! each event, and in all live bird events the Shoot off in last event -Porter won. .Viofiou ...... 11 If Ratcliff ...... 11111 10012 11212 11211 1©102-21 January 16, 1904. 2O SPORTING

Winchester Factory-Loaded "Leader" and "Repeater" Smokeless Powder Shotgun Shells carried off sub stantially all the honors at the trap in 1903, as is shown by "Sporting Life©s" Trap Shooting Review for the year. Gilbert, Cfrosby, Elliott, Spencer, Hirschy, Trimble, Hawkins, Faurote, Boa and many others, who helped make 1903 memorable in a shooting way, all used exclusively , - WINC FACTORY-LOADE The constantly increasing sales of Winchester Factory-Loaded "Leader" and "Repeater" Shells show that not only trap shooters but disciples of the scatter gun generally throughout the country appreciate the superiority of the time-tried Winchester brand. No shells are so universally popular and none deserve to be, for none possess such reliability, evenness of pattern and strong and regular shooting qualities. This is attested to by the unapproached winnings made with them IN 190O, 19O1, 19O2 AND 19O3.

TRAP AT COLORADO SPRINGS. by breaking 4G out of a possible 50 Blue JACKSON PARK GUN CLUB. north of hero. The next target shoot Bock targets. There was five events of will be held about February 3. Scores of Lieutenant H. K. Deveraux Won Ninth ten targets, but only five men being able Two Shoots Held at Live Birds on New January 1 follow: to shoot out as darkness ended the shoot. Events ...... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 *8 Ttl. Shoot FonTutt Trophy. The scores: Jersey Grounds. largets ...... 10 10 10 10 10 10 15 25-100 In the ninth contest for the Tutt Cup Rvents. 1 2 3 4 f> Tl. The Jackson Park Gun Club held a live nt the Colorado Springs Gun Club Lieu Targets. 1010101010 50 bird shoot on its grounds opposite Ryle Worthington ...... 9 S 8 9 10 10 15 23 tenant H. K. Devereux won after a hot Park, Patersou. N. J., December 23. There Kirk ...... 9 810 4 9101417 contest in the ties. It required two strings W. Henry ... 8 10 10 9 9-46 were only a few shooters present, as most Foster ...... 4 9 6 9 7 9 12 23 8—40 Nickle ...... 7 8 8 9 7 71318 of 25 targets to settle it. . C. Pi igg .... 7799 of tlie members are business men and Usher ... On Christmas dav a shoot was held, and L. Myers .... 7990 7—38 could not get away. Those who were pres 9 7(i 9 7 91217 76 Russ ...... 6 7 7 8 8—36 McFarlalid 8 5 8 6 7 61311 64 a pleasaiJt feature was the presentation Haas ...... 6893 5—31 ent, however, had plenty of sport as the Miller ... . 9 (3 9 7 91421 bv C L Tutt, on behalf of the members II. Mackey .. 8878 . ,—31 birds were nearly all fast and kept the Catber ...... 9877 81415 of the Chevcnue Country Club, who are A. Trigs ©.... 8768 5—29 shooters guessing. Jackson ...... 9 10 8 9 10 10 23 also members of the Colorado Springs Gun O. Paris .... 6 7 G 7 ..—26 Bob Radcliffe, of Little Falls, was in Hart ...... (> 5 7 5.... 18 M. PrijfK .... 9 5 6 9 . . —29 Torbert ...... 3 10 13 Club, of a liberal subscription to John yv. good form and did the best work. Rad Terry ...... 20 .1. Prigx ..... 8785 . .—28 cliffe won the first and third event and G During the past few months quite a G. Christman 0478 . .-25 Hunter ...... 18 K. Heasley .. 4657 wag second in the other event. Eddie Roberson ...... , . . . 20 number of the country club members Inn e Tusker . .... 3 6 5 8 Morgan, Van Horn and A. R. Radcliffe. Ridle ...... 20- joined the gun club, as there are no tar K. PriKff .... 7 9 « 7 . . 29 also shot well. The scores: *For Waters trophy. get traps mi the country club grounds. A. Wierich . . 5 4 5 4 . . 18 Sboot-off for trophy Worthington 10, Foster First event Five-bird practice. 9, Jackson 6. Mr Garrett. who is captain of the gim 0. Mitchell .. 4899 .. 30 G. A. Hopper.22200 3 R. Radcliffe... 21112 5 Keokendarfar , . 30 Hub, has been devoting his time large y 9 6 S 7 _on .1. Powers..... 01102 3 Van Horn .....01120 3 in conducting the shooting at the club, H. Knntz ... 6 7 9 ' 4 E. Morgan ...20202 31 CINCINNATI KLEPS TROPHY. id has assisted many of the new mem- It. .Tobnston . 5 10 7 7 ! 1 29 Second event Ten-bird sweep. -rs bv g ving them such suggestions and W. Prigtf .... fi 5 4 6 .. 20 G. A. Hopper...... 20220 01020 5 The Urbana Team Defeated in a Match C. Canan .... 4455 .. 18 J. Powers ...... 22010 11012 7 mf.irmMinn as learned during his trap- J. B. Canan . ,.-20 R. Morgan ...... 10010 22202 fi at Targets. R. Radcliffe ...... 1101 * 21110 7 Cincinnati. O.. Jan. 2. Editor "Snortinsr ^©rhe^ft^^tly appreciated by Mr. Van Horn ...... 12110 12220 8 Oil City Gun C©uh. A. R. Radcliffe...... 21111 2*110-8 Life:" The Phellis Trophy, won by the G Thrc"corcs of the Tutt trophy shoot fol- Oil City, Pa.. Dec. 28. Kditor "Sport Third event Seven-bird sweep. Cincinnati Gun Club last, summer at Day ing Life:" The weather conditions Sat G. A. Hopper...... 0022220-4 ton, will remain here a while longer, as urday afternoon were so severe that the .1. Powers ...... 0101122 5 the Urbana (G.) Gun Club©s team failed B. Morgan ...... 1112022 6 to win in the match held here December members of the Oil City R. Radcliffe ...... 2111211 7 26. by the score of 250 to 236. ©run...... 22 39 (iun Club, who attended Van Horn ...... OO12211 5 S» 10 the -egular medal shoot, The weather was cold and the hazy con IVnrose 34 A. R. Radcliffe...... 1121100 5 dition of the atmosphere made the shoot Williamson 17 17 experienced the^ most dif SCORES OF DEC. 26. Kissel .... 17 13 ::o ing very difficult. © 10 34 ficult shootinc of the sea Five live birds, handicap rise. C.hifholm © 15 12 son. In addition to the Linone (28). .. .01102 31 Connors (27). . .00211 3 The match began at about 2.13 and waa BuiK©.ay . .. 20 low temperature, the light Morgan (29).. .20012-31 Staiter (28)....22122 5 over at 3 o©clock. . Moore .... was so poor that many Ratcliff (28).. .12222-51 The contest was at, fifty targets, shot in I /awton . . . Ten birds, handicap. strings of fifteen, fifteen and twenty tar 1 (i-vereux . of the tararets could not be seen at all. Under these Leiione (28) ...... fllOOl 01100 4 gets. Six were on a team. © Col burn .. Morgan (29) ...... 12221 02122- 9 R. Trimble was high man for the njatch. Hf>l>hs .... 15 conditions George W. Ratcliff (28) ...... 12111 21220 9 Miu-Neill Kern©s score of 16 was a Connors (27) ...... *2011 00222 6 making the remarkably good showing of be©verer.x won on the second shoot-off. very fine .performance. Staiter (28) ...... 22*20 00202 5 48 out of 50. OTHER KVBNTS. The members who stood Runn (291 ...... 22222 22211 10 Barker and Van Ness also did good work a hot H. Lay, Jr. at 22 yards were com Powers (28) ...... 11200 10211 7 for the home team, each breaking 42. Targets. 5 10 10 25 25 25 25 15 al Bk. C. Lenone (28) ...... 00100 00020 2 For the visitors D. 1). Gross was high 4 pletely outgunned and each C. Tutt. Jr..... succeeded in missing every bird at some Morgan (29) ...... 22211 *2201~ 0 48 medal leaving Oil City. It was a wise upon later. L. 1©. Lawton.. !) . . L©3 16 .. . - The best of feeling characterized the oc Colburu ...... 0 .. 19 16 11 .... ST. 52 precaution, as his scores at ,,16 yards The silver cup offered to the member of Holibs .... ""...... 19 17 13 .. 10 HO 59 were very good. For first, average C. H. the Mountainside Gun Club of West Or casion and the visitors -expressed them R.-.ver . . " .....i...... 18 ...... 25 18 Lay led ©with 71.7 per cent.. Kern taking ange. N. J., making the highest score dur selves as highly pleased with the treatment MKcNeill ...... ©...... 12 12 ;) - . . 50 24 se.-ond with 07 per cent. ing the year was awarded on December 25. accorded them by the Cincinnati Gun Club. Garrett 50 41 to George F. Ziegler. The contests have The match was refereed by Mr. A. S. SCORES OF JANUARY 2. The scores follow: Johnson. Official scorer, Mr. ©j. J. Farau. Owing to the fact that all the eligibles Kern (20)...... 110(0 11101 11000 11110 01110-Ifi been held twice every month for the past McClintock (18).00111 11011 00011 01101 01001 14 four months, and according to the system The scores: were not on hand to shoot for final pos Cooper (18). ... 11100 11100 1011000111 10000 13 of credits adopted. Ziegler won with sixty- Team match. 50 targets per man session of the Tutt trophies on January Dinsmoor (18) .10010 1101001010 11001 00110 12 two points. A. W. Baldwin was second Cincinnati Team. I Urbana Team. 1 the contest was postponed until the fol Davis (18). . . . .10011 11110 10001 10101 00000 12 with thirty-four points, and H. D. Weth- Medico ...... 37 1 Muzzy ...... 3.4 lowing dav. At that time three more Loomis (20). . . .00100 OO110 11101 01100 00100 10 Van Ness...... 421 W. Holding ...... ;js eligible* were present and shot their C H. Lay (22). 10101 010000000010101 10O01 9 ling third with thirty-one. There has also A biers ...... 41 iKirby ...... 4:; scores all making a possible 50 with their Oles (22)...... 01111 OOOOO 00010 10010 10001 9 been a contest for a prize offered for the R. Trimble...... 481 Hill ...... ;!$» allowa©ncc added. The final will be decided Katon (22). . . . .OO100 11001 OOOOO 11100 00101 9 high score of- the year. Ziegler and H. D. Gambell ...... 40 E. Holding ...... ©. ;;s later Those who have qualified are I<\ Huff (22)...... 01000 00110 OOfKKMllOOl 11010 8 Wethling were tied for this prize, but in Barker ...... 42 Gross ...... 44 M. P. Taylor. C. E. Bouday. Lieutenant Reeser (35).... OOOOO OOOOO 00001 OOOOO 01000 2 the shoot off Wethling won. The scores Other events. were as follows: Total ..... -jjj^^>[jrotal ...... 236 H. K. Devereux. Colottel C. M. MacjN©eill, Targets ...... 15 15 15 15 15 Colonel Spencer Penrose, J. R. Talpey and Club trophy. 25 targets G. F. Ziegler 22. S L. Nutwood Sporting Club. John Hobbs. L. K. Dinsmoor...... 5 8 5 8 Reegle 22. J. MeDonough 21. A. W. Baldwin 21, John W. Garrett made a record for C. H. Oles...... 9 0 H. D. Wetbling 20, Henry O©Hagan 16. A. Wil Nutwood. III.. Jan. 8. The Nutwood McClintock ...... R (i 10 liams 16. S Hathaway 18. In the shoot-off Bce- Sporting Club held its annual shoot. Janu himself on January 1 by firing 665 shots Reeser ...... 14 12 10 gle won. © ary* 1. and, notwithstanding the high wind during the day. He was experimenting, Kern ...... 5 9 12 Twenty-five targets H. II. Wethlinjr 24. G F. and dark day. some good averages . were trying different distances and shooting Katon ...... 6 9 Ziegler 21. J. M^Donough 21. S. T>. Becgle 20, S. made. The Lowe brothers carried off over the expert traps and the Magautrap. C. H. Lay...... 10 13 14 14 Hathaway 19. M. Moho- 19. H. O©Hasan 19, A. Williams 18. high honors in both shoots, using U. M. C. The scores follow: Cooper ...... 8 9 ammunition. Tlie score follows: First sboot-off for Tutt trophv: Davis ...... 5 7 5 Ten-target sweepstakes J. McDonough 10. ("4. Hdcp. Total. F. Ziegler 9. S. L. Beetle 9 H. t> Wethling 8 Right lire birds H. Lowe. 7: J. Dabbs. 6© R Huff .©..©.".©.©.©.©.©.©.©.""©.". 13 12 ".! ©. ©, ©.©. A. W. Baldwin 8. A: Williams 8. S Hathawav 7 ].ow«. 5; B. Williams. 4: C. Shaw, 3; B Gen- Devereux ...... 18 55 H. O©Hacan 7. F. Wrisrbt 7. © © tber/3. ., MaeNeill ...... 20 58 Ten-target sweepstakes -A. W. Baldwin 10. Twentv-flvo blue rock targets R. Tj Lowe Hobhs ...... 13 Columb©a dun C©ub. H. D. Wethline 9. G. F. Ziegler 8. R. Baldwin 24; B. Genther. 18: B. Dobbs. 16; H Lowe 17: .Second shoot-off: 7. S. U Beegle 7. A. Williams 7. H. Hewlett 7 B. Williams. 12; C. Wedding. 10. 25 25 Hdcp. Total. The Columbia Gun Club held a matinee H. Doe 7. ______Devereux ...... 17 20 18 55 shoot at Barberton, O., on Jan. 1. The MaeNeill ...... 20 18 20 58 weather was fine and good scores result Trap at Rising Sun. Forthcoming Events. Hobbs ...... 19 y- 13 55 Jan. 18. 19. 20, 21. 22. 23 Brenham OTHER RVENTS. ed. The first prize winners were Win- Rising Sun. Md.. Jan. 1. Editor "Sport Texas. decker (2), Taylor, Beck and Tracy: sec ing Life:" The New Year©s day shoot of Alt Gardiner. manager. Targets 25 25 10 10 25 25 25 25 25 ond prize winners. Taylor, Tracy, Krei- Feb. 19, March 5 Tenth annual Sportsmen©s Sh the Rising Sun Gun Club was held here Show, Madison Square Garden, New York. at. Broke. der (2), Smith. Third prize winners, Dus- to-day. The cold weather kept the at Manager©s* office, Room 421. 1123 Broadway" Hevercnx .1412 5 72017172017 195 129 sel. Dasef, Barkley and Pullman. Fourth tendance down considerably, but quite a New York. N. Y. ©Hobbs .... 17 18 7 721 23 19 23 . . 1S5 145 prize winners. Davidson, Work, Keplar, number turned out and s-ome good scores MaeNeill ...... 8 5 22 16 20 18 . . 120 96 Myers and Burtner. The scores follow: Feb. 25-2G. Colonial Handicap: open: targets and Cliisliolm ...... 5 .... 19 .... 25 24 were made. Toe programme consisted of pigeons: $500 .guaranteed West Baden Ind Tutt ...... 7 10 .. 22 ...... CO 51 Club pin shoot. 50 targets. 100 targets. Worthirigton was easily high John L. Winston. manager Humble ...... 47 i Dusscl ...... 42 May 16. 17, 18. 19. 20. 21. York, Pa. Pennsyl- WiUiamson .... 98.... 181810 10f» 77 Tracy ...... 47 Wiudecker ...... 41 man. with !)2. and with a run of 54 straight. vania State Sportsmen©s Association tourna Schlev ...... 21 19 18 . . 87 63 Taylor ...... 46! Worthen ...... 39 In event No. 8. for the Hood Waters ment, under auspices of York City Gun Club. Seldom ...... 25 2-1 .... (12 57 Smith ...... 4ti| Comey ...... 38 trophy, Foster. Jackson and Worthington N. M. McSherry, Secretary. York. Pa. Beck ...... 46! Worth ...... 36 tied on 2.©?. In the shoot-off at 10 targets June 21. 22. 23. 24 The Interstate Association©s Acme Oun C!u©?. Burtner ...... 45i Clause ...... 34 Worthington broke straight to Foster©s !) fifth Grand American Handicap at. targets. Washington. Pa., INH-. 28. Kditor Gait ...... 45! l)asef ...... 3!"- and Jackson©s 6. The year .jus-t past has Indianapolis. Ind. One thousand dollars addeii Krider ...... 45! Copeland ...... 31 been a very sucessfu! one with the club. to the purses. Blmer F;. Shaner. secretary. "Sporting Life:" The Acme -Gnu Club Barkloy ...... 44! Briese ...... ©J. manager. 219 Coltart. square. Pittshnrjr Ps gave a shoot Christmas day on the Wil Keplar - - ...... 44©- i:nd we look forward to an even better WAND©KHBKS© CONTESTS © liam Trigs range, twenty-two shooters Myerf hr -ke 16 out of 20 and Davidson broke season in 1004. The club will hold a live Jan. 23 North River Gun Club, BdeewaUr, N. J. taking part. Will Henry came out ahead IS ont of .. 0. bird shoot on January 20, on its grounds Jan. 30- Smith Side Gun Club. Jiewark, N. J*