COI-YKTOHT, 1883, BY THETHE SPORTIKG LlFS PUBLI8HIWO OO. SPORTING E«fTPB*D AT POST OPPIC* LIFE.AT PHII.AMLPHIA AS BMOITD OX.A88 KATTBB. VOLUiJE2. NUMBER 21. PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK, MARCH 5, 1884. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. AQUATIC. achtsmen, who should take hold earnestly THE SPORTING LIFE. nd make the undertaking, so well begun, a BASE >ort in Wilmington for practice on Apiil 1. asting and BALL. At present PUBLISHED WEEKLY permanent institution. It will Foutz is in Reading, Pa., prac­ The Work of Yachtsmen, Oarsmen and ot conflict with or detract from any clu* ticing with Meenan and Goodman. Bignall AT >ut will only serve to bind all the clubs Items of General joes to Webster, Mass., on March 1 fora Swimmers Chronicled. nder one Interest About Clubs and month's Ho. head by providing benefits equally practice with Porter and Turbidy 2O2 South Ninth Street, Philada. esirable to all. Players. ml Beccius and Crotty are practicing; tn Louisville, Ky. Yours, etc., W. H. AND THE NEXT AQUATIC EVENT. T. Ripples. PROTKCTING THE PLAYERS. FROM No. 23 Park Bow, New York. The Ross-Bubear Race—Precedents The West End Rowing Club, of Buffalo, N. *., THE SOUTH. Showing eld their first annual ball Feb. (DJZ. WILLIAM MORRISOX, Hew York Agent.) Ross' Hard Task. 25th. It was a A Flea Which Makes :reat success, socially and financially. the Reserve Rule a A Base Ball Game In New Orleans Wallace Blessing In Last San Boss, of New Brunswick, and The proposed four-oared race between the Queen Disguise. day. !lty, hhawmut and The FOBEIGK OFFICE : George Bubear, of London, England, will West End crews has fallen able secretary ofthe Arbitration Com­ The Cincinnati Combination Wo. 1 Scott's Yard, hrough. played what Cannon St., London, E. C. decide their single scull race over The mittee says in a recent issue of the Cincinnati s left (F. R. GRIFFITH, the Thames Boston Yacht Club have fixed upon the for of Gore's Combination at New Orleans Resident Correspondent.) champion course from owing dates for regattas and cruises Commercial-Gazette:—"The Union Putney to Mortlake, oinlnsr during the Associa­ >n Sunday, Feb. 24tb, and scored an easy March 10, when season: May 24, 31, June 28, J uly 12, Aug. tion organs persistently assert Ross concedes his opponent ', 23 and Sept. 13. fallacies and ictory. Only five of the original Gore team ffERMS. Two dollars and fifty cents a year, ten seconds at the start. There An amateur crew will stick to them though the heavens fall. One strictly in advance. is Jio doubt be placed on the water re left and four local amateurs made up the Single copies, five cents. that three seasons iext season by the City Point Rowing Association of their great war cries has been against 3ompIemeDt. The Gores Postage free in the United States. ago when Boss was in f South Boston, Mass., the intention the fielded wretchedly. England inter being to reserve rule, which Their batting was good, but the CORRESPONDENCE on sporting topics, from any he could have beaten any of the them in regattas. secretly they admit to be superior section of the City, State The Centennial a salvation for fielding ability of the Cincinnatians kept or country, solicited. rowers there by more than ten seconds, and Boat Club, of Detroit, Mich., clubs and players, but which hem from making COMMUNICATIONS. Manuscript intended will put the same four on tho water this year who they runs, and it was only in publication for in all probability could do so rained laurels at know they must make unpopular with ,he ninth inning that should be written on one aide of the now providing the regatta of the Mississipppl players to give an error by McPhee paper only, and must be accompanied the start was an »'alley A. B. A. in 1883. them a chance to exist on a helped the Gores to a run. Peoples writer's by the even one. But it is not at 'war basis.' To gain this played name and address, not necessarily for all The boat house ofthe Nassau Boat Club, Harlem end they per­ ihort, a position he may occupy all summer publication, but as a private guarantee certain that because one man can beat Elver, was dragged from its sistently shout, 'Slavery,' 'Serfdom,'and -! th ialth, of good another by anchorage during a all great credit. Woulffe, another new and all communications, upon any sub­ ten seconds starting level that the wind storm on the night of Feb. 23, dashed against that sort ot thing. We have time and again man, did well, his batting ject, or for any department, must be addressed same man can allow ten seconds Harlem Bridge and badly damaged. asserted that being excellent. at the start the reserve rule was aimed at The attendance was large. The score FRANCIS and then win. There is a vast difference The four which the West End Club, of clubs and not at players. fol- C. RICHTEK, N. Y., will put Buffalo, Recently Chair­ "ows: between allowing a man so much on the water this coming season man Mills, of the Arbitration CIN'ATIS. A.B.B.B.P.O. Managing Editor THB at the will be composed of Wm. Committee, in A.B'OB'TOITT. A.B.R.B.P.O.A.*. SPORTING LIFB, start or at the finish of a race. Matches Crimmings, Wm. Ware, a letter said these truthful Reilley, Ib. 5 0 0 8 1 l|Wlse, 2b... No. 202 with George McDonald and Dennis Cotter. things about the - !arp'ritr,3b- -- " "- - - 2 1 Gore, of.... 4 0 1211 S. Ninth St., Philada., P». a start conceded have been very scarce among objects of the reserve rule: 6 o 2 1 0 O good men. On the occasion of the Oxford-Cambridge race, Jones, cf... 3 1 0 OW'ms'n.Sb. There is one that is fresh in our April 6lh, the time " The reserve rule has met with general Snyder, 4 0 0 3 42 memory and worth of high water at Putney i! eigh­ from those approval c.. 6 1 1 OiFllnt, rf....4 1 1 1 0 0 ADVERTISING quoting on account ofthe teen minutes past ten A. M., so the competing crews who have at heart the best interests of McPhee, 2b 4 1 1 11 Nava', c.... KATES. Nonpareil type mea­ quality and gameness will start as soon the game and ofthe clubs and players Woulffe, 4 0 2 11 1 2 sure, 12 lines to an inch, of both men, who were as possible after nine o'clock. it. who exhibit If. 4 2 0 Oj Pelts, ss.... 4001 0 Z 15 cents per line for Kobert Newell, of the The question Several months ago the gentlemen who framed 'copies, ss. 4 0 Butler, each and every insertion. Thames, England, and of the Harvard boat crews going this rule united In a public If.. 4 0 0 0 Harry Clasper, of out of training as toon as the new address, stating the Deaxle, p.. 4 0 Lainbo'r.lb 4 0 0 1 ADVERTISEMENTS and letters of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. athletic ruies go reasons which impelled its adoption. That Hoeder, rf.. dents, Correspon­ These men rowed a match into effect is being discussed at Harvard, and it Is dress has had ad­ 4 o Murphy, p. 4 0 1 2 to insure insertion, should be mailed so as over the Thames said to be likely that wide circulation in the press, and if to reach us by 6 P. course at evens, Newell winning there will be no race with an answer to it other than empty Total... M-, Saturday, as this paper with com­ Yale this year. rank dernagogisin has assertion or 38 5 7 27 11 6| Total... 36 1 8 27 7 19 parative ease. Clasper then issued a chal­ Priddy, been attempted, it has es­ Jincinnatls , 1020100 0 6 TO PRESS EVERY SATURDAY EVENING. lenge to his conqueror the Pittsburg oarsman, took a spin one caped my search for it. I do not assert that the Crescent City...... 00000000 foranotherrace,Newel' «ay lust week. Some malicious little rascals rule is perfect, and I would gladly Two-base 1 1 to concede two boat menced throwing com­ it aid in making hit McPhee. Total bases on hits lengths at the start, stones at the rower. One stone so, but I do insist that without some such rule it Cincinnati 8, Crescent City 8. Newell readily struck the boat and stove it would be utterly Impossible Cincinnati Left on bases All Checks, Drafts, Money conceded this. The in. Peter himself to maintain the pro­ 8, Crescent City 8. First base on balls- Orders and Remittances day of the race found narrowly escaned. fessional exhibition ofthe game to the proportions Cincinnati 6, Crescent City must be made payable to the order Newell wel which it has now assumed, 3. Struck out Car of and full of confidence, which made "Fists" is the name of a new club recently or­ and that its present penter, Snyder 2. MoPhee 2, Woulffe 1, Peoples 2, the South ganized in Detroit, extent is largely duo to tho existence of this Deagle, heoder-J, Nava The Sperting Life Publishing countrymen think they had a certainty, Mich.. the membership of It has been popular rule. and Poltz. Tlino 2 noun. Company. bu which includes P. H. Keating, David Linn. John in days gone by to ascribe the A despatch imagine their chagrin when their pet was no) McGregor, Alex. decay and disrepute into which tho game from New Orleans says that only McCloud, David May, Kobert fallen to degeneracy had the Cincinnatians beaten, but was never in the race, and Oliver and John Harrihan of the old on tho part ofthe players and will play no mare games, PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK.MARCH the Zephyr Boat to blame them primarily fur revolving as there is 5. Northern division returned with their Club. misconduct. and other no money in it. pockets lined, The Nothing could be more unjust. I have thus showingthe disadvantage Columbia Rowing Club, of San Francisco, been identified with the game more of giving a start Cal., have elected the following five than twenty- The bona fide Circulation of only two lengths, which Costigan, officers: J. M. years for several years as a playor and 1 FATKNT INDICATORS. of "THB is about, equal to six seconds president: Howard H. Shinn, vice presi­ know that, with rare on a good tide­ dent; H. Gordon, secretary; faults exceptions, those SPORTING LIFE" way. Later on Tom Senn, a promoter treasurer; R. Lee Barnes, were directly traceable to those Providing the National is 2O.OOO of foot I'red Lee Haven, captain; Chas. Hoyt, who controlled the clubs. Professional Game with ISleotrla handicaps in England, introduced a rowing vice captain; W. R. Wheeler, and have never playen Dells and Other copies weekly. handicap and offered John McNoar, sought the club managers; tho club Appliances. such substantial prize,' directors. manager has Invariably sought and often Bolow will be found as to induce good men to enter A Yale College tempted the player. a letter from the in­ Circulates in the following States: New York, and do the! boating meetlnsr was held at This reserve rule takes the ventor of an elect ric base indicator. best to win. Joe Sauler at that time was New Haven, Feb. 27, President Merrltt, of '84, club manager by tho throat and compels him tc The Pennsylvania, New Jersey, thi presiding. It was voted keep his hands off of ills gentleman will go before the American As­ Connecticut. best man in England and appeared auionL that an executive com­ neighbor's enterprise. I sociation Khode Island, the entries. mittee shall ue appointed, which shall consist of a says that where the citizens of a town have sue meeting at Baltimore, March 5, to Massachusetts, Maine, New He, of course, was at scratch graduate, the captain, and ceeded In building up a respectable exhibit to the but was easily beaten a coach, who shall sentativcclub and rcpre representative base ball men, Hampshire, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, in his first heat by W have full charge of the stroke, selection of the otherclubs shall not rob and ruin It. there assembled his invention: Biffeu, of Hammersmith, who only receivoi crew, training, &c. It directs the enterprise and capital of the club inti HuMTiNOixtN, Pa., Feb. Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, fifteen seconds a new and legitimate channel that 27. Editor SI'ORTINO in two_ miles, though Sadie Tho postponed sculling match for $500, between its of Improving LIKK If my memory servos me correctly I be­ Kentucky, was a good George Perkius, own organization by careful tralningoftho play, lieve that while In and in Canada. favorite. The result of this hand: of Kotherhlthe (25 years old, 6ft. ersonlts list and the your office during the month of cap proved how 7%in. In height and 154 pounds) ,aml Charles development ol new talent November last I stated that 1 had Invented n and after this date disadvantageous it is to giv< kie, of Wil- from among the many athletic young men who Umpire's Signal an dealers in Califor­ a start. The final heat Newcastle (27 years old, 5ft. v%\n. high and recognize in base now or Ba«o Indicator, and that I pro­ lay between J. An­ 152 pounds), was decided Feb. 12, ball a wide Held of honorable am1 posed to submit It to the various base a and the Pacific Slope generally will be derson, 20s.; W. Spencer, tion over tho regula­ permanent employment. Those who zations bull organi­ 25s.; Prank liils championship course on the Thames, England. with the arc charge* for examination and adoption, provided served by the San Francisco by, 25s. and W. Biffen, 15s. Perklns won by half a dozen legislative management of the profess they should deem it ol sufficient News Com­ start. Kilsb' lengths in 26m. 16s. lonal exhibition of this most noble merit to warrant fouled a barge after rowing one Umpire, T. B. Whiiefoot. all and manly o' such action. pany. The public will find the paper on mile or, gooi field sports have a grave responsibility, am The signal or base Indicator judges said, it would have been a dead Residents of McKeosport, Pa., who are interested should they ever become so is practically the principal heai in aquatic pastimes dishonest or so idlotii worked by a system of electric bells In combination; stands. with three; as it was Anderson and Spence.1 have interviewed H. O. Price, as to abandon the essential feature of the ruscrv with the bases, and may could of Pittsburg, Pa..with a view to prevailing rule they would bo directly be worked by the umpire not be separated, with Kilsby right o? him to fix upon upon chargeable with th (or other person) without the least Inconvenience top of them, that part of tho Monongahela ruin of professional base ball, which, 1 oonndontl in any way while and Biffen beaten many lengths River as the locality for the next professional predict, would speedily in the line of uuty, CRICKET. ~ ' " ...1,1 _._i.» it appear as thoug. gatta under his management. re­ follow.' and with the aid of this signal an That held at Hul- "It may be umpire must render fair and I terns added here that the player ha nn fh« bull just decisions for Lovers of the English UUU 0\f . , Mold and I feel panvnlTiiv,**in.f Interesting not so,t for«->-<* with,..„_.-— a _ . _. ^- -- ear,-, 551,000 in stacle J hnvn have beaten Anderson to mane It a pertcct success. Each base Is National Game. a great deal more than spTrlted'citlzens of McKeesport, probable that seven months at any other business the re­ The Delaware Field Club, of twentywent secons.seconds. In this connection we may serve Wilmington, Del., also mention Jamesn is con the affair will take place there. rule is not a hardship, for then he can has decided to erect a club house on Its grounds Renforth, one of the best Londoners are backing take up that a cost of about $2,ooo,and at (if not the very best) men of aquatic record, Bubear to defeat ROBS employ inent and quit baseball jiemlontlyof each employ an English crick­ for none of his next month with increasing confidence. The prac- playing or he can other also. he ases cacu­ eter as groundsman and coacher for the opponents could try how good tlce of both oarsmen compel the club to pay him late to make one foot In diameter, or more, players. is watched from the towpath what he desires. John desired by the if so The cricket eleven of Columbia College he was,noteventherenowned Reilly can earn $40 a clubs. The bases will he firmly taken in charge will be Harry Kelly, %&%^^&™F^ week at his profession. placed In the ground, only the top being of this year by Mr. Woodworth. whom Kenforth left completely i?lt™$!& Does anyone sup­ which will visible, Application will be made at ««71 standing tnat Bubear 1ms covered the ceurse pose the reserve rule oppresses him be neatly upholstered, making a much once to the Park after rowing one mile. But with all ally last lime in exception- or any of bettor appearance than tho common Commissioners for the Btlllstill i»LI*;iafter rowinglw>. ——t, ———— fast time Inm a«. privatejimum trial,...... ,...._., his kind? Besides, bag now In privilege of playing their his undefeated careerone ——at evens, a moderate Boss- must_.._. « , ,. and to defeat_ - _ him for most base ball players, use. The bell and all other inter-collegiate matches on the ground originally a^nllpr Ross must row lasierfaster thanm»u BUYanymv ousculleru.,v, that...... has Jl,000 for seven necessary mechanical likp Jack Bright -i-- mi—„„„ ff^aa hnWAVftr. months is more than they appliances will bo placed at some laid out in Central Park as a cricket field. lowered «Ter been on the Thames. Boss, however, has ever at the convenient place hisXs has earned, or ever will earn at any other umpire's position. The wires will all be The Australian Team to visit England next with onifthree le^star^Z* ^^^^^1^ business. laid under ground, so as to be no son will be sea­ mediately Canifd1a»^-row Newspaper reporters, whose Impediment to under the management of O. Alexan­ after the race with Elliott Bubear the much business requires the players. With the ball Held fitted with my der, and will include Murdoch, journeyed to Bournemouth, improved Londoner, intelligence, education, patent signal and a striker's Midwinter. A. Ba«nerman, a seaside resort, The Halifax Rowing tact and hard work 363 and pitcher's box, Palmer, McDonnell. Bonner, Garrett, for a short rest previous to his Association Is without a days in a year, get an which 1 propose to offer for adoption as soon as Bovle. Gtffin, Blackham and finishing putting the first-class single sculler. Last year average salary of about $1,200 possible, I feel that Cooper. Spofforth touch on for his match with Ross. left the Peter Conley a year, or $700 I supply an Improvement la h»s not yet decided to join the team. At the close association, and a short time ago Albert for the same lime base ball players serve the National game, both practical in its operation, of next season another English team will Tn^^h^KZrO^^nSK their clubs. The and scientific In its nature. Truly Australia. visit of ttra^o^tioTt^hrfroT.^^rn^.'H^re-B clubs besides are compelled yours, Both the Australian and English teams how much he has improved, tor the latter tdat to either sign or release WILLIAM WILLIAMS. will visit this country on their rowed in a boat the associatlon doos not accept challenges and a player within a way to Australia, weighing close on to forty (8Bue them with certain time after reserving and will play a series of games. pounds and after rowing one mile floundered tho promptness desired by the him if the player The about like a ship in oarsmen. Hamm will hereafter reside In New is willing to sign. Kvery club OFFICIAL NOTICES Staten Island Cricket and Base Ball Club a storm, while Bubear Bedford, Mass., and his under the made their annual report Feb. trVicle will back him against National Agreement is also compelled to pay bers 27. The club num­ ».~.T nuUed Pat his up salaries Sent out by the Secretaries 538. The prizes offered by William Krebs, merely pulled at his ease from start to Teemerorupward. ^i^J^^S^MHa'mm ,,.=^^u when due or be expelled. Before the of the Different president of the club, fi.ii«ii Teenier ._ ...... Eastern for the best batting and f ^ T-.li- desires to make the distance five miles. League was admitted to membership Associations. "bowling scores were awarded to Cyril Wilson, .1 under the National Agreement Secretary N. captain of the first eleven, and they were E. Young, of the National respectively. N. S. Walker, Jr., first pledged, at their next meeting on The first eleven played ten matches, Mr. Henry A. the League, sends us this: and lost one. The second which was Klrby, of the Narragansett 15th inst., to amend their constitution, WASHINGTON, games eleven played eight making D. C., Feb. 29. Sir.- The follow­ and lost two. Cyril Wilson will be retained it an expellable oft'euse in any club ing named players have signed -tain thisyt?r, and to remain contracts for 1884. as cap G-eorge Lane as profes- xtosa ia m «H.~ - in arrearages to any of its players vli.: O. M. Haokett, Harry Arundell, H. W. sional and coach. services of W. Spence as trainer and ten days after such player has proven his Smith, Jos. H. Ardner and Cnas. H. Eveusen with. William MortlocK. the English cricketer, who claim against the club for Cleveland, Wm.Gelsswllh Detroit, FrankGardner diediedWilliam Jan.Jan 23. oro. unpaid salary. with Baltimore, after a lingering illness of over two This same law governs every c.ab a party to A. C. Anson with Chicago. years' duration, was one of the most popular of the reserve Secretary Wheeler Wikoff, Surreyyears' d cricketers, and was born at for those who witness it, and rule. The old evil of clubs failing of the Ameri­ July 18, 1832, close oe a ---- - should I iNarragBuaen ^i".. m --.-a -----. to pay up their can Association, sends us to the Oval, on which ground In after years he wwas ncai; n/i tu«.._ .. best...* performance,-.'-_*__ | Mr. KJrby won the case, getting$160and players as they go .along is the following among Wallace win, it will «" * -. "-- ; -•- costs thus effectually the best known of players. et be his bestiust performancea shade - »»-_,_,..,,.«,.. -«r_ „!.» j-i, wiped out by tho National notice. His soubriqu rint- , too The annual meeting of the Boverly Yacht Club, of "Old Stonewall" was justly earned, both by'hls but weWB lancyfanrv hf>ne is givingsivins justiust a snaaeshadee tooto Baston was held at ,ne rarker Agreement. A club henceforth must pay its COLUMBUS, Feb. 23. Detr Sir:—I have received stubbornubborn defense in front 01 me much no doubt start Hol)8e Feh 23 players tho following notice of liable defense in front of th stumps and his re­ much startstart, Bubear will no doubt start wlthh a, larlargu e «.HGI,U~..attendance. . The_--__--. following officers every mouth or quit business. That contracts: (lulnoy with O. and faultless long-stopping behind. He was ilected for tho ensuing u iss u.ust. But M. Hackett, James Devine and C. H. Usterhout: a particularly free and effective favorite. were el year: Henry Park- is it 'slavery'.". This is not a Milwaukee forte batsman.his special man, ot the Perl,' commodore;'Howard ~-» ' Howard StoolStockton. campaign rumor, with James Purvls. being the off and on-drive while few have of the Mattie, vice but truth capable of proof. - ' him in "dropping commodore; W. L. JeffrieJeffries, of Every Association book published Secretary S. G. Morton, of the North­ -excelled on to the ball" as a NEW ENGLAND YACHTSMEN. the Blue B>Bell, secretary and treasurer; F.. E.E._Cabot, Ci a month western square-leg ~ iorge H. Richards, hence will contain this special enactment League, sends us this: hitter. measurer; Ge> Gordon Dexter, for CHICAGO, Feb. Rapid George B. Incllies, John Dane and W. J. Jeffries, the protection of a player's rights and to 27. Dear Sir.- You are hereby Process Toward Organization ofthe J™£*J ittee. It was voted compel notified that I have this day approved the follow­ s New Yachting Association. comm|ttee lt „„„ ,„_ that__ a_ delegate^ the club to fair dealings." ing contracts: Stillwater Answer!Answ01» to•-«* Correspondents.~ - - - A meeting of the oe aent to the convention of ^New^ with John Irwln, John r R New York. We newly-organized New men.~~~ ItT* "'"" " ' "' England yachts- Nunun: Minneapolis with John P. have no information that was also voteavoted to* - classifyC.MHSSUV-'—"- boats uumo -- - by^water-u. I with Smith; Peorla> Cleveland has released Dunlap. line measurements Instead of racing BAY CITY. John M. Reese, Harry Weber, Ed C. Kent; (2) No. (3) He England Yachting Association, length. Milwaukee with Jos. Straub, —1,0_ HouseTTnnan mouore,modore. viuevice fuiiiiiiw%*«.«,commodore, secretary_and --- - ^treasurer | Can. The club is a member of (owlne to their withdrawal Oorre8ponaence SPORTIMQ Lint. Secretary the the Inter-State Association. (2) Thirteen Boston. In the absence of C. F. Loring, was accepted. The ex-offlcers,from active yachting) v»»' r- -- - Diddlsbock, of Eastern J3) miles Messrs. Kern, BAY CITY, Mich., Feb. 25. Editor League, writes About 2% cents per mile, (4) No names ha president, Mr. James P. Phinney, vice presi­ Rnrhdr. Bosler and Augustine, were placed SPOKT- us as follows: dent, on the jno LIKE Dear Sir:—The Bay City team PHILABBLPHIA, Feb. 28. Editor-. yet been announced. presided. The committee on by-laws, ~ "~~ -">--'- , ._ a __j ,]„*„„ !,„,,„ v,,,,,,, is Tho -..__.. KBADKB, Alexandria, Va.-d) through its chairman, airanc-ed for following meetings are called: Schedule 600x400 feet. (2) Mr. W. Lloyd Jeffries, Committee, March 14, at noon. Beverly, Y. C., Board of Dlrectois, 400X300. reported a code of by-laws to Maich 14, at noon. Eastern League, March 16, at T n imr (1) One engineer and on< govern the association,which was adopted S P. H. All at the Blgham House, Philadelphia, ' No,'the head of the entire th« by «sisten't. (2) Noeea depart the meetine. It was voted that the delegates He will call a meeting about me Pa. ment is called_ thethe'chief chief engineer. reportmeeting. wa The club umi ul .^y,... ao uou o^,^,, . . __ __ A""H H^Buffalo.-In the proceedings of all the meetings of Is sitill in a prosperous condition and ex- m try T. W. Johnson, Jr., Secretary of the Iron the reading notices the sociation to their PTesVntefleaet ^n(1 make an unpleasantfy warm and Oil Association, .advertisement would cost you fo ur this assocatonassociation to respective clubs, and «ght f°r the honor8' sends us the following: Srdlnarv dollars. In the request them to elect one Washington notes-The As you will see the YOUNQSTOWN, advertising departments one dollar and a delegate with full conference committee learn is made up of very O., Feh. 28. I have this day ap­ half ?2) It would m almost every powers to meet e Parker House on .W*'7.dg n" reDresentatlves of the strong batters and proved the contracts of Oil City with N. L. half. (2) case reach him. at the arer ino»e*dB "of representatives of the P.tomac,fatomac, base runners, while the fielding capabilities A. L. Wolstenholm, Baker. HARTMAIBR Baltimore. Negotiations "Wednesday, April 26th, and complete comalostan and Columbia Clubs- met. at.-m--,.._. Washing- u.vo~.. , Chas. Rimer, J. B. Orohen.W. were the Analosl of,.tt\, thea menm(m arenrn generallymnerallv known to be ftrst- J. Burke, Elmer £. Cleveland, pending for his release. York has obtained organization by subscribing to the by-laws. , DC Feb. 23. A resolution was adopted be first- J. B. Munross and his The ton, ~ re- class. The team is com posed of the following Al. Mayo. release from Cleveland. by- laws provide for the encouragement .'~;,,,nn,r that an invitation be senttothe^N. players: Foutz, F., Jersey City. La of yachting and _Porter and Keccius, The official notice of the Union Association J. E. Scala is reputed to be yacht building; uniform will rules for the government of be found in Secretary White's letter in the largest. all races where another HEADER. (1) An eight pound dumb- two or more yachts compete; each club to be column. rv for a vouth who has represented « ii heavvry lorfor ».i,a you not gained the in the deliberations by one dele­ of maturity! W Theremv. Is!. nothing «,! ,, likeifue plentyolenty gate or representative; Sullivan and Texerciseto keepthe system the election of a the Richmond Olnb. in a sound state. president, a vice La"nWy' Mr. T. P. ll) Bicycling puts every muscle In the system in a viuo president,iJicoiuv.., _a _secretary, who al'so '°that SSlSr'cT.l.S-Td ^'erV- of Wilmington Sullivan, of St. Louis, whose motion which common sense shall also be treasurer, and executive afle? constitute nas K.nui, valuable services as motion, must tell you Is bene- an executive a prize for eights instead of four- of his grounds _ manager are claimed committee of three members, with oared- shell. ,. crews, ., and„„* a committee lor practice both by the Richmond, flcial. the presi­ a rnmmtttee was appointed April. Our firstarst game winill be played with Va., Club and the dent and vice president members ex-officio, tnwa.it on the donors and learn if they had wil uo in«JD^ ... St. Louis Union Association, liU TfOilli \S11 b»-_ any tae Athletics, of writes THK to be objection — ---- Philadelphia, on April 8; SPORTING Kennel elected at the annual meeting to be held to the proposed transfer. Philadelphia League, 10 and 11; Trenton, LIFE as follows concerning tho Notes - - 9 on the fourth Wednesday -- . .,.- K^ot hnnqft I * • • - TITM_;——,„„ Santa Cruz, Cal., boasts in April; an annual 14. rnhim- matter: a Utter of eight Gordon assessment of $10 from FRIEND RICHT*B: I setter pups each club in the as­ write to post you regarding with no ears. sociation and for other assessments only by - «,-.._ j m,,h'9 claim on me. Last fall while a two-thirds vote. Commodore D. Hall Rice, of the Salem Bay Club, for the committee on sailing their rules, measurement, etc., stated that escape across the river to Canaa. eo an(j one which I believe', is reciprocated. the committee was recovered next day ad^near Windsor, O sea rown, able discussion.',--- !« Afte was n»t ready to report, and the s'ilverwaVe but f 8tocking8 and ^pS) with a red ofnf the*>IA fdtiiAtlonsituation I gaveKavo them my has been applied to asked for further appeared at thewas gone. Last ween a youug ui»u -..-^- - - --'-I j nromise to manage their team in 1884. was Mr. time, which was granted. Windsor Police Headquarters and jacket for cold ->.,n..r At. m-esent the ctober. This He stated, however, that . -. -.. .. > nh(of anieceof grounas weather. At present in OctoDcr. Whenwnuu I.. returned! ,.... to St._.. Louis__ I foifound manage,s. W. the committee, in handed the cniei a yn-v~ -...-_.silverware which he grounds herenere areato covereduuvci&v. with.. .., - -_ that my friends disapproved of my proposed B. Shattuc and A. A. Bennett have an informal discussion, was said fie had seen glisten in the water near shore. soon^ as the weather-"- !" »Y.m»tt.li«snow, but to Richmond move- "to act as board unanimously in As the piece soon aa the weather will pernuiP6 1' themo gruuuuogroundsirroni and strong pressure was brought to of arbitration for the favor of the length measurement borojin Inscriptio^gow^it to tar. ^a^erolled^and bear upon me to remain in St. Louis. I show In case any protests should be rule. atClu^, Cincinnati and Cleveland bench be made in the one. Scorers'and reporters' Richmond. I informed him that I had given my after the annual meeting of the new organi­ river near the Grand Truuk Rail- rooms will be word to go to Richmond -....,_ , ohA,,t three built directly back of the and that that, with me, zation; instructing the secretary to have the feet of water, that be- eatcher and under the was equal to a contract. However, the popular --- - main* grand stand. by-laws . ^J t*A*tAf* desire is been adopted for judging tuu u-" . - _ printed and each delegate furnished ;ed and better for me to remain in St. Louis and compete It is with a copy; with Von der Ahe's club Is so great that possible that a trial of collies may beheld alsothat copies should be sent IgULCU imn » «~.—————— ast year. ^The reluctantly I have, i connection with the *oblets all ——- — asked the Virginia Club to release me Toronto Bench Show If to clubs not represented at the meeting and of which ha--—< j^eij. main track to the ball grounds, and will talk the matter over with the gentle- begiven in tnethe diner-.»£ ..-~;r,,T said clubs to join runext casduring___ j.._:— tv<> /) avs on which men of ent classes, among them the Dominion OiuD offers urging sa c the association. thedays on wc that club. Truly yours, »$76 cup for best six dogs The advantages of this association games will be played. The players T, F, of any breed, owned and would exploding ohhe will re- bred in the Dominion, and there will be a $25 cup | obyioualy be very great to all New England safe, till best setter In show. THE SIPOHTHSTG March 5.

FROM BALTIMOKK. with skipping ropes UNDER CONTRACT. Jramer, John F. Coogan, Edward D. Plenon and ALTOONA'S CLUB. and running and jump­ Charles Hollenbeck. ing will bring the boys into trim. He claims HARSI6BUBG. Pa. Clifford R. Decker, A. M. (Many New» Item* about the Three CluM of that an intelHgent and systematic training The Complete List of Playerg Who H»ve Slade, John Reccius and Clinton W. Ca«wel], The Prospecfct of the Youngest Member of the Monnmeatal City. and a watchful care of the players during Signed With the Leading Association* Arthur Pope, Geo. Cummins, MeLaughlin, the Union Association. the season to see that the skin is cleansed, Smith, Blgelow, Knowdell. Correspondence SPOBTIKO Lrm. Correspondence SroKTina Lira. Below will be found a complete list of MOXUJTEOTAL, Baltimore, Md. Daniel Erlck, BALTIMOBB, Feb. 29. Manager Eender- well dried and thoroughly rubbed after Elmer Roussey, ALTOONA, Pa., Feb. 28. The admission games, together with a carefnl regimen of players who have signed with the leading John I. Driscoll, William Hltten- eon has house, Samuel Landis, Joseph Kappel, H. S. of the Altoona Base Ball Association leased the second and third stories of diet and temperance, will enhance their organizations of the country up to date. It Spence, Joseph Stanley, John Hanna, John Brill, to the Academy bowling alley building on playing qualities greatly. will be noticed that the Union Association James Wilson, Gilbert Hatueld, Stewart Denham, membership with the Union Association has John Munce. Howard street opposite the Academy of The improvements at Oriole Park are fast has in its list quite a number of players caused no small amount of comment, par­ assuming shape. The side stand is erected QUICKSTEP, Wilmington, Del. William G. Me- Music, for the headquarters of the Baltimore whose names also appear in the announce­ Cloikey, Emanuel Snyder. Thomas Burns, Dennis ticularly after a writer of a neighboring «ity and partially roofed and will comfortably P. Caeey, Charles J. Bastian, Andrew Cuslck, "Unions. Each floor is 75x25 feet. The third seat 4,800 and on a squeeze 5,000. The grand ments of the older bodies. Where these James Say, Joseph Simmons, Daniel M. Casey, paper recommended that the players secured story will be fitted up as a gymnasium under stand is well under way and will contain players will play will be determined when Thomas S. Lynch. by the home organization seek qfher engage- TBBKTOH, N. J. George A. Stone, John A. Alien, the immediate supervision of a professor of 2,300 chairs, though 2,800 can be crowded in. the season opens. ments. The men who have signed with the This stand will also have a ladies' retiring Following are the players C. B. Murphy, James F. Gerald, James Brouthers, athletics and will contain the latest and best John SheUline. W. J. Williams, Marshal Quln- Altoonas are men of high standing as players room and a refreshment booth containing a engaged by the ton, Leo Smith, Henry C. Myers, William G. apparatus for the development of muscle and soda fountain, &c. NATIONAL LEAGUE. Schenck, James F. Ryan. and as gentlemen and the management have indoor exercise. The second story has four Manning is in Chicago in good condition Ci«VB»AND-James McCorinlck, P. J. Hetallng, VIROIXIA, Richmond, Va. William N. Nash, E. ittle fearg but what they will all report fer and will M. Muldooa, W. B. Phillips, I. Sharp, K C. Glenn, Henry Morgan, William H. Wlliard tables and in addition will soon report for duty, bringing his John Qlasicoell, C. Dugan, E. J. Dngan, David duty when April 1st arrives, knowing be fitted wife with him. By the way, five of the team F. Briody, L. E. Moffltt, J. J. Harklns, J. Mc- Cain, E. A. Powell, full Quire, Jacob Evans, Lyman D. Drake, Paul Latouche, W. E. Stratum,John A. Doyle, K. up as a reading and reception room and will are married men and report that the lodge C. H. Ever- F. Johnson. well that the class that Altoona has been l>e furnished dodge sen, C. M. Hackett, H. W. Smith, Joseph A. Ard- admitted with the usual means of a club fails to work in their cases; conse­ ner, Harry Arundel, John R. Hoyle, D. W. Mul- THE UNION ASSOCIATION, to will enable them to develop into room for amusement and comfort. The quence, early to bed, &c. holland. professionals and also enable them to play management state that it is their intention Messrs. Barnie and Houck started for New CHICAGO O. F. Gore, E. N. Wllllamson, M. J. which is an independent organization with­ ball in an association whose clubs are known to make these headquarters as attractive as York Friday and expect to return Sunday. Kelly, A. Dalrymple, Thomas Barns, Fred PfeUer, out the pale of the National Agreement, has to be equal to anything in the country anj possible to their players and thus be enabled If Hankinson opens a cigar store near his Frank Flint, F. E. Goldsmith. Larry J. Corcoran, contracted with the following players, many in a position to earn and make a record. William Sunday, H. W. Graham, D. Young, Thos. of whom, however, have since deserted: to keep them together under the eye of the residence as proposed, it will afford those of F. Lee. G. Whiteley, G. W. Crosby, M. Depanger, The Altoona Club is composed of elegant officers of the club. It will be their endeavor the fraternity visiting New York an oppor­ W. H. McKinile, A. C. Anson. BALTIMOBE Wm. H. Robinson. John E. Seery, material. Its men are all young, healthy to cater to all reasonable tastes possessed by tunity to smoke the pipe of peace or the cigar DCTROIT Edward Hanlon, George A. Wood, J. Frank MelnKe, Wm. J. Sweeny, J.D. Phelan, B.C. and free from vices that have been the came F. Farrell, C. W. Bennett, Fred Kent, E. L. Fuiselbach, Chas. H. Levls, S. A. D. the different individuals of the team. Tor of sociability with the genial Frank. If he L. Wood, G. E. Beckel, of disgust in many players, both to the cities those Weld man. Charles S. Maxwell, A. L. Richardson, C. McFarland, Lewis I. Say, John E. who prefer games abundant resources proves to be as efficient a salesman as he is a J. C. Chapman, F. L. Shaw, Frank W. Melnke, O'Brien, John Sweeney, Jr.; Frank Bahret, Hugh they represent as well as the managements, for exercising their proclivities will be third baseman he should make his fortune. W. S. Walker, W. F. Prince, Milton F. Scott, W. Daly, Shields. in so many instances. Un-professional as the afforded, while to those seeking intellectual It is said he occupies his time soliloquising, Gelss. CHICAGO Chas. F. Householder, T. P. Sullivan, Altoona Club claimed to be last year it de­ BtrwALO J. F.Galvln.D. Brouthers, H. Richard­ Jesepn Ellick, Wm. H. Colgan, E. S. Hengler, enjoyments a library and the latest publica­ "Here you are, three for a quarter, hand­ Thomas Gunning, L. W. veloped several strong players, some being tions will be furnished. made and filler son, J. L. White. James O'Hourke, J. C. Kowe, D. Schreneok, John B. Mc- able to command positions cut on a bias." W. Force, D. Eggler, Charles Colllns, W. T. Serad, Sorley, George B. Pinkney, W. S. Kreig, R. E. with the best An exhaustive survey has been made of Manager Barnie has ordered the gong for J. J. Llllie, G. D. Meyers, A. F. Hagan. Hogan. Brady. associations and one of them fills a promi. the grounds on the Belair lot and the data Oriole Park from Regester & Sons, the BOSTON J. E. Whitnev. Joseph Hornung, S. W. KETBTOHB Wm. Hoover, Wm. H. Geer. Lev! S. nent position in one of the American Associa- collected has been reduced by the draughts­ makers of "Big Sam." It is to be hoped Wise, O. G. Bufflngton/E. B. Button, John Bur­ Meyerle, Samuel Weaver, James MacCormack. tion clubs. dock, John T. Morrlll, M. M. Haekett, J. H. Thomas J. Glllen, George Patterson, Henry T. man. The plot develops more room than that it is of the proper metal to command Man­ Luff, J. E. Kosdrie, This year's team has keen greatly im- was anticipated and respect when it sounds to Marshall ning. T. Gunning M. Barrett, William M. Crow- John J. McGinnis, William at two different angles its forces. ley, Eugene Moriarity, M. P. Hiues, William P. Sullivan. proved and it is probable, with the experience from the home plate between the foul lines Though bolted instead of hung, like its great Annis. NATIONAL, of Washington W. E. Wise, Fhillip that is before them, many can command la- shows an available batting distance of 442 relative, may it never have cause to Ring out NEW YORK M. Welch, William Ewlng, K. Con­ Baker, Thomas Ever, Alexander Voss, T. S. Rice, crative positions in any association in the and 337 feet respectively. Proposals for for bolters or have brass enough to Ring in a nor, John Troy. J. E. Clapp, E. J. Casklns, D. N. M. N. lockwood, Mark Creegan, H. H. Snyder, land next season. It is also inferred that the erecting the stands and fencing have been manufactured legal opinion to enforce un­ Tarbox, M. J. Kennedy, M. C. Dorgan, P. Gil- F. C. Teney, H. Kelley,E Carroll, H. Gerhardt. Altoona Club has gotten lespie, Alex McKinnon, D. Richardson, T. C. ST. Louis George Shaffer. Fred Dunlap. John into company th»t invited and the contracts will be awarded worthy aims. Rather let it be the tinkling Griffln, Charles F. Jones, Dennis Creeden. Gleason, Tony Mullane, William Tavlor, William they will not be able to cope with. I would next Monday with a proviso for speedy com­ cymbal or sounding brass of a harmonious PKOVIDKNCB Charles Kadbourne, A. A. Irwta, Dickerson, David Rowe, E. J. O'Connor, C. G. here state and use an every-day phrase, pletion. organization and dispel discord, at least from Charles Sweeney, V. Nava, J. D. Denny, Cliff Car- Baldwin, M. P. Whitehead, James M: Blong. "Don't fool yourself, gentlemen," the Al- Season tickets will be placed on the the belt. T. T. T. roll, John Farrell, F. C. Bancroft, JOB. Start, P. A. Thomas J. Sullivan, Charles Hodnett, William J. toona's are ball players, and I may say, with­ market next Tuesday; price f!5, admitting Hines, B. Gilligan, P. K. Radford, John Irwin. M. Rocke, M. Mansell. to J. Murray, J. A. Jones. CIHCIHKATI George Bradley,William Harbldge, out boasting, that they will not get left at the grand stand. ATTENTION, MANAGERS! PHILAUBLPBIA J. T. Coleman, F. C. Ringo, J. J. Charles D. Barber, John Ewing, L. J. Sylvester, the tail-end of the list of competitors. They Manager A. H. Hendersou states that P. Kemsen, W. A. Purcell, S. D. Farrar, J. H. Mul- Edward Kennedy. Henry M. Lawson, Frank Mc­ are not conceited enough to claim the top, ai J. Horan vey, Laughlin, R. L. Jones, Richard S. Burns, John was not signed for the season of An Important Nottc« from Uie Secretary of C. J. Ferguson, W. H. McClellan, J. E. Man­ they know it will require a very severe '84 and therefore had no contract with him ning, E. L. Ford, W. N. Chatfleld, Charles C. Kelly, William H. Hawes. Martin Fowell. struggle, and they understand the Arbitration Committee. Kellly, L. Daniels. J. J. Heally, ALTOONA Joseph Ardner, Jas. W. H. Brown, full well what to jump, newspaper reports to the contrary .1. W. Knight, G. John is required of them to become the champions. So many items are floating about concerning E.Andrews, J. Fogarty, John Crowley, John T. Grady, John Leary, Jas. McGovern, Jerry notwithstanding. Cabin, J. Donahue, W. A. Vlnton, Hez. Alien, Moore, John H. Murphy, Geo. W. Noftsker, Frank The management are daily in receipt of let­ It is stated that since the publication of games alleged to have been arranged be­ Charles Inaraham, Sam J". Waring. Schaffer, Geo. J. Smith. ters of congratulation at the success of the Fusselbach's release he has tad numerous tween clubs of the National Agreement, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. club in getting into an association of so great applications to state his terms, hence his late Union and Union Association BASK BALL IN HARRISBUKG. prominence as the Union Association. announcement in THE SPORTING LIFE that clubs that O. The following is the official list of player* The players are all in active training. he would play where he had contracted to, P. Caylor, the Secretary of the Arbitration now under contract with clubs iu the Ameri­ can Base A Season of Intense Interest Looked for by They will be equipped with two uniforms with the Baltimore Unions. Committee, deems it necessary to call atten­ Ball Association: and everything of the very best material. Shields signed to play in Baltimore, and ALLBOHSMY A. P. Albert, George W. Ballsley, the People. The players' contracts have all been ap­ Brady in Chicago, not vice versa as the tion to the fact that all contests, such as those Joseph V. Battin, J. F. Beck, George Creamer, Special correspondence SroRTma LIFE. Amos Cross, W. H. Colgan, J. J. Fox, John proved by Secretary Wm. Warren White, of newspapers had it. Both are fielders and alluded to, will be illegal, and will result in Hayes, HARRISBURO, March 1. Interest in base Washington. D. C., and the expulsion of James Knowles, John C. Lauer. George Miller, returned. change catchers. every club that engages in James McDonald, M. R. Mansell, John Neagle, ball ran high in tbi s city last year, but it ii Pitcher McFarland is doing his level best them. Here is the secretary's card on the WiMiam J. Ottersou, John D. Peters. C. E. Swart- to work off some of his 198 pounds, and is subject: wood, T. P. Sullivan, James Troy and W. D. destined to be eclipsed by this season's THE LOUISVILLE CLUB. ably seconded by O'Brien, Brady and Buf- CINCINNATI, Feb. 23,1884. I wish to call your White. patronage of the National spert. In order to attention to a fact which ATHLETIC A. W. Atkfsson, A. J. Blrehal, Robt. The Annual Meeting unnftti:uctinp aiwi ^Jvt ffltfiecf "i^07j£frAPoi.i« u.u u~..m«.. -Sc»-- *>»-*« i» w" » Round nn&noiml. Ed Hai-t, J,. '£. shade in every part. This stand, with its The penalty for Infraction 01 tms ruio t>y any Patrlek Callabaa, Jerry JDorgan, tooting and the season will be opened on the Davidson, John Adams, A. V. Duixmt, Lee club or party under the National Agreement it ex­ Thomas F. Downing, J. A. Kerns, James W. Dinkelspiel, row of private boxes extending the full pulsion. The Union clubs put themselves Into this Keenan. Lawrence J. McKeon. Malcolm McAr- 16th of April, a game being played in this' Frank Carroll and Asher G. length of it will comfortably seat 1,800. The position by antagonizing one of the fundamental thur, John Polti, Marr Phillips and John P. city with the Cleveland League team, at Caruth. About an hour's time was con­ open stands will be in prolongation of each principles of the National Agreement and boast Thompson. which time the strength of the local nine sumed iu the election, after which President wing of the grand stand and will accommo­ Ing that their mission was to break it up. They re LOUISVILLB William Andrews, Louis Brown- will be tested. Games have also been ar­ Pank announced the result to be as follows: fused to do as the Eastern League did and respect Ing, John Cline. John Driscoll, Joe J. Gerhardt, Reccius, 233; Jackson, 227; Hart, 200; David- date 3,000 people, who will in part receive a law that was enacted to give permanency and Guy Hecker, William F. Hunter, George W. ranged for April with the Providence Club shade from the foliage of surrounding trees. prosperity to the National game. They made Latham, Thomas McLaughlin, Philip Miller, on the 18th. Lancaster, 19th; Philadelphia, son, 168; Adams, 208; Caruth, 102; Carroll, In addition to this a point is being made in themselves aggressors and rushed madly against a Leech Maskrey, Daniel Sullivan, Ed Whiting 22d; Lancaster, 23d; Ironsides; of Lancaster, 125; Dupont, 59; Dinkelspiel, 'J7. Messrs. so arranging the space allotted to vehicles as combination of seventy clubs. They should accept William Woulfe and M. Walsh. 24th and 25th. It is expected that the Reccius, Jackson, Hart, Adams and David- to allow of the occupants retaining their the situation now manfully, and not cry out be­ METROPOLITAN Stephen Brady, Alon«o Breiten- majerity of the players will report here son were declared elected. cause they cannot get that of which they deprived stein, Samuel N. Crane, Thomas J. Esterbrook, W. It was voted seats in them and at the same time have an themselves. Yours truly, O. P. CATLOH, H. Holbert, T. J. Keefe, Edward Kennedy, John on or about the first of April, when they will to increase the capital stock unobstructed view of games. The area of Secretary Arbitration Committee. Nelson, Daniel Orr, G. S. Pierce, Charles Reip- be put into constant training by the mana­ from $3,000 to f5,000. Each stockholder -will the ground is 450 feet one way by 400 feet the schlager and Joseph Roseman. ger, and according to their respective merits be required to pay $5 for his admission other. One ticket office will be on the Druid ST. LODIS William C. Alvord, W. W. Andrus, will be assigned to the positions they will be ticket, entitling such stockholders to admis­ THE CLAM-KATEKS. Charles A. Comiskey, John A. Davis, Thomas sion to Hill avenue side and another on the Penn­ Dolan, Mike Dlckerson, Clarence Daly, William expected to fill during the season. all League games during the season. sylvania avenue front. The diamond will be Gleason, W. H. Goldsby. Albert C. Hungler The newly-elected directors will meet Satur­ What Ig Being Done for Base Ball at laid out so that a line drawn from the home Provi­ Earnest Hiokman, Lew C. Hill, Charles Kreh- THE QUICKSTEPS. day night, when Will Jackson will be plate to second base will run due northeast. dence. mcyer, Fred Lewis, William A. Latham, George elected president of the club, but who the McGinnis, R. C. Murray, Hugh Nlcol, J E. Season tickets will be issued Saturday but the Correspondence SFOBTIHO LIFB. Improving other officers will be is not known. number will O'Nelll, Joe Quest, George A. Strief, Al Streuve, the Grounds A new Sporting Re­ be limited to one hundred; price PKOVIDENCE, R. I., Feb. 28. The Provi­ Harry E. Whoeler, John first ilny of April. Gerauld and Stone are Low KXIOHT, of the Athletic team, recently won with a strong nine runner""8' prolnl8'l'K catcher, batter and bass BOSTON, Feb. 28. Editor SPOUTING LIFB training in Providence, Myers and Shetzline t a raffle a pure mcerschau in pipe that is described horoughly equipped, would like to situate In some in a being a perfect beauty, which Is Uy In want of a club. We have a good record for - The base ball mind of the Hub is just now Philadelphia, Smith and Schenck in heightened by ast season winning 49 games out ALLKIJHEXY notes: The contract for the Liberty Brooklyn, 13 years' colorim?. of 65 played Ball I ark ja a free-and-easy state, the only ruffle being Harkius in New Brunswick,Wash. Address all communications to Fred E. Merrttt, -rand stand has been let to A. M. Kep- Williams in a ball alley in Philadelphia, IT turns out that Mike Welch signed a two manager, 354 West Fortieth street, N. Y. City. pel lor $400. The work will be commenced »a caused by and ears' contract with the New York Club. But early as possible...... Jimmy the action of the board of direc­ James Brouthers with his brother at Wap- it THE Boston Courier will devote some attention Martin Is tho tenth. mounts to nothing under the fourth clause of the ,° base man signed by the Liberty Stars B. B. Club. He tors of the Boston in increasing the price of pinger's Falls. Yours truly, National agreement. ball this year. The column will be edited caught for the Stars last year >y Mr. J. G. Morse, an able writer, whose reputa- and has a good bat­ jeason tickets from J15 to 530. Of P. T. POWERS.. CASKIXS Is at his home In Danver.?, Mass. ion has ting record...... The Alleghenysand Liberty Stars course, T. been made on the staB of some of the will cross bats In two exhibition games . Hawkes, of the Washingtons, also belong there, eading dally journals in Boston. The column In the lat­ lie great majority of people who attend the nd is a druggist. MoKinnon, will ter part of April; one to be played on tho Union HENGLE SPEAKS. Now York's first include the latest news, the freshest and most Par'kg'founds.' games are not interested in the aetion aseman, is in Boston. nterestlng gossip of tho fraternity throughout 11"1 the Other °Q th° Llbetty Bal1 of the ountry. the directors, as they pay fifty MANAGER BANCROFT, of the Providence team, ° cents to witness The Managers of the Chicago Unions Frees s proverbially a lucky man. His last PRESIDENT WORK was begun Feb. 21stonthe new Cincinnati success in RCST, of the Northwestern League, grounds to a limited extent, and will j each game they desire to, but those stock- His Mind. his line was to draw a prize of $250 in a lottery in s inclined to reticence when questioned as to the be pushed to tiolders and outsiders hich he had Invested. irobable outcome of Peorla's a greater degree this week. The water was all off who have been accus- CHICAGO, Feb. 26. Editor SPORTING getting away with the ground Friday, and with ordinary weather lomed to buy season tickets feel THH Dartmouth College nine has been allowed hree players under contract with the Chicago rrom now sore ag­ LIFE: Dear, Sir:— I notice y the Jnlon and two from the Baltimore on, the contractor says he will have grieved at what they regard as a step wholly in your sporting faculty seven days for absence during the Union. He everything nnlshed by April 1. The grading, sod­ news of the week wherein you ummor, to be taken together or separately, at the hlalcs there will bo "music" in abundance, and ding i irithout reason and excuse, and aonsequently state that P. onrenience of the hat the lawyers and rolling will not bo commenced till next J. Horan has deserted the Chicago Unions team. will bo kept busy getting out in­ month. It is let to a city contractor, who has 1 tiey are making a big kick over the matter. PITTSBURO unctions. rollers, scoops and men \ petition is being numerously and joined the Quincy Club. Mr. Horan base ball patrons are indignant at enough to do the ontlro signed by this never signed a contract he failure of Allegheny Councils to modify the BOB BAHR says he Is delighted to*get his release SK ;? y8p Ttle new srounds will bo called class asking the directors to reconsider their with the Chicago rdlnance fixing a license fee of $15 on all ball roui the Allcghenvs for more reasons than «ne. "The Cincinnati Base Ball Park." Unions, consequently he never le does not jetton and reduce the price of season tickets deserted the ames played in the city. protend to know much about the , Two letters have been received by Mr. Moxler Unions. Please make this correction. HAKD "trongth of the Washington team, but lie Is fami- from Mr. Williams, of to|20. It is probable that tha request will ball is Indulged In together dally by lar with the qualifications of Fennelly.Humphrles the St. Louis, and Mr. O. K le granted. It has been reported that G. B. Pinkney louck and Knight, of the Athletics, and Arthur Cuyler, ofthe Clnolnnatis, the latler being the audj. W. rwin and Murray ind Morgan. The latter, he says, ran catch his secretary of the National Arbitration Committee As soon as the weather will permit Sweeney, of Peoria, have also of the Providence Club, la the lelivery better than any man who ever stood behind a large jumped. J. W. Sweeuey, outh Boston gymnasium. trio but. in relation to games with Union Association clubs. force of workmen will be set to work making who is wintering Both gentlemen say under no circumstances at Philadelphia, signed the Peoria contract WHILE the Northwestern Leairue gained two can a ; the proposed improvements on the Boston ood cities In Minneapolis ST. Loins has contributed the following good club of the American Association play against the I grounds. to obtain $120, which was due him for season and St. PauT, it also in- )layers to the profession: Flint, Geo. Baker, Bald­ Union Association and retain Its membership with A new 12-foot fence is to be erected reased the railroad expenses of all the clubs to win, J. Galvln, McGinnls, the former. inside of the of 1883. Peoria would not pay him this nako the long jump to these cities. Morgan, McSorloy,Lan­ This Is a sealer as regards a meeting old one and the grand stand amount caster, Hodnett, Hogan, Blong, Croft, Houf/, Mo- between the Nationals and Washingtons, as the ifill be enlarged by if he did not sign. Sweeuey signed Sjtlf WRHIHT, who at one Jaffrey, the addition of a wing at the contract, but gave me time played In a Cln- Gault, Levis, John and Wm. Gleason, latter would be foolish to entertain the subject each end. The entrance to the grand stand his word that he nnatl League team. Is la his brother Oeorge's Peters, Magner, Loftus and Kedmond. This Is a seriously after such advice. will be would not play there. Pinkney was also tore, in Boston. Sam Is a first-class cricket player >retty good list, but Philadelphia can boat It by a THE located in the centre instead of at compelled nd has charge of this department. arge majority. Evansvlllo Baso Bill Club has been re­ one end, as at to do the same to obtain his money. quested by president Rush, of tho Northwestern present. An office, separata I have no T. P. SULLIVAS has WKB FISLEII from the other buildings, is to fears of either Sweeney written Harry Wrlght osk- was an applicant for the manage- League, to make application for tha flrst vacancy be built, and or Pinkney not reporting for duty at Balti­ ng him to release O. J. Ferguson, so that ho may ment of the Heading Active Club, and was well In that organization, and It is probable that they occupied solely for the use of the directors, more April lay with the Virginia Club. Harry Wrlght bought of in that connection by Reading people, will take advantage of tho offer. In tke mean­ md the accommodations 1. Sullivan, Colgan, Behel and ourtoously but emphatically >ut according to time for the press are to Gunning are the only jumpers. Gunning, declined. tho Timti of that city he was en­ an agreement to protect thelrplayers Is belnir < be some what improved. W. H. McGuMioLK, formerly of the Fall River tirely too modest in his demands. Ho asked $300 a circulated among the clubs of the Northwestern who has signed with Boston, says he is sorry nd Butlnlo clubs, month for the season and $700 cash down. That League and American Association, so they The talk about a new professional base and now of the Saglnaw, Mlch., was will be he committed the error and wishes he was luh, is xpondlng the winter months traveling for too much of a stunner and Wos was set to one able to enter with a good team. It Is generally ball club in Boston is waning and tha proba­ out ide too expensive a jewel. supposed thitoneor more of the Northwestern bility is of the hot water he has plunged into. boot and shoo firm of Brockton, Mass. that the project has fallen through. Gunning kas the honor TMK father of Ned Morris, tho Columbus Club's League clubs will fall to come to the scratch, and In its stead a scheme of signing the first OHO. CUHMIKS, the Murysvlllo, Cal., pitcher, in that event the Evangvllle will take their is being agitated for Union Association contract, also the honor of ngaged byHarrlsburg,come8 highly recommended. >ltchor. Is an old-time tosser, and played with the dates. lie formation of a general athletic associa­ being the first Valler Wallace, the authority of the coast, speaks old Enterprise Club, of Brooklyn, N. Y., the home THE St. Paul Club last week filed articles of in­ tion, in which jumper. Kespectfully yours, f him In the of the National game. Tho old gentleman, who corporation and elected the following dlrootorsand base ball will form a feature most enthusiastic manner. now lives officers: Robert in connection with other sports, ED. S. HBKOLK, JOHN Ewijfo. In 'Frisco,!* yet hale aud hearty and tells A. Smith, Thos. Teasdalo Hugh, but no par­ Manager Chicago Unions. a brother of the famous "Buck," of thegocd old times when in contests he had to C. Donnelley, M. Thompson, A. T. Mcroll, direc­ ticular prominence will be given to it. who has signed to play with the Cincinnati Union, ace tho mighty tors; Tim a nearly pttoher,Crelghton,supported by the Crawford Llvlngstoao, president; Frank Human, who has been a strong and promi- as tall us Long John Kellly, and Is said to qually famous Joe Leggett. Koogh, vice president; Frank Seymour, treasurer: Notes and o one of the longest and hardest throwers inent advocate of a new ball club, and who Comments. ountry. In the ALTHOUCIK a majority of the Athletic players L. N. hoott, secretary. This Includes representa­ is said to have seven players signed to him- BOSTOIT expects to make $30,000 profit this sea­ are Pliiladelphlans yet few of them reside In Phil­ tive men ofthe city. Huntor.of last year's Toledo son. THE Williams College team It stronger this tea,- adelphia during the winter. O'Brlen, Blrchall, was elected manager and will also take a position «lf personally, has withdrawn from tha on than for many years past. The nines j'oroy, In the team. Some five or six other good playen itheme and this STATE associations are contemplated In Massa­ of all Hllsey and Strlckor are the only ones now have leaves the remaining pro- chusetts and Georgia. alleges, whether they expect to take port In the n Philadelphia. Matthews is In Providence, been selected out of an avalanche of applica­ motors thereof in a bad position as far as bamplonshlp race or not, have gone Into dally iowon In Bridgeport, Conn., tions, but the officers are not yet disposed to pub­ INDIAH A and Ohio colored clubs think of forming ractlce. Stovey In New Bed- lish them. «cnring base ball talent is concerned. There a league or their brd, Houck and Knight In Boston, Moyuahan In las been some own. TUB Illinois Central Railroad has withdrawn Chicago and Atklsson In Indiana. THE hoard of directors of tho Reading, Pa talk about connecting the Tun ts Active Beacon Club, of this Chester, Fa., Club will engage Jas. Hear- ofl'er of 1800,000 for property In Chicago,which OF THE Boston team Whitnoy Is at Boston with Base Ball Club met and decided to retain city, with the proposed don, a Canadian pitcher. ncluded the grounds ofthe Chicago Base Hall ils new last years uniform, the contract for which was general athletic association, but this Club, wife; Haokett Is at Cambridge; Mike awarded will HENRY SALISBURY, the pltoher,;wlll bo with the nd the ex-champions will again occupy their old Hlnes at Now Bedford; Bufllngton, ticket selling a Brooklyn firm. A resolution was passed probably amount to nothing. The Beacon Omaha Club lamond. at the Fall River to have tno members oftheclub on tho grounds this season. Skating Rink; Morrill Is at April 6th for Club is a strong organization and in its ex­ INTUIIKE wooks from to day at the farthest the Soston; Burdock at Brooklyn; Button at Geneva, practice, salaries to begin ton days THB Columbus Clnb has 17 applicants for posi­ <. later. Plans are now being drawn up by architect istence of several years has always main- tions on the reserve team. rofedslumil players will be In the field and getting Y.; Wise at New Orleans; Gunning In Fall pink, oady for the lively campaign that is before (Ivcr; Hornung at Utlca; Crowley at Gloucester, to be submitted within a week, after which tuned its position as a purely amateur club. HARVARD has IT and Yale 18 men training them, N. ills expected work will begin on tho now grand Its players for n five weeks at the farthest the opening games J., and Barrett and Moriarlty at Holyoke. itand are mostly professional men who this year's base ball teams. ill be played. CINCINNATI and improvement of the outfield. Mr. Fink play ball simply for the exercise Commercial Gazette:—"We are In- lias been specially Instructed to prepare the press and fun of BOOTH and Odell will do the pitching for the THB Pennsylvania University students brmed by an Indianapolis paporthat Dan O'Loary rwx with every the thing, but they are all old hands Yale men during tills season. are deeply s determined convenience. The directors are not at thu ntercstod In base ball and this year a good team to have the best looking team In taking any interest in the appointment of official business and have given the Bostons and THE great conundrum with Phlladolpblani now ill be on the field. A new diamond Is to bo laid he country' next summer. Ah! Then what In tho umpires. Harvards IB, "Where will ut In tho new athletic world is Dan going to do with his many a stubborn contest. Tho Bradley play?" grounds at Thirty-sixth and prosont team? OCR St. Louis correspondent, In organization ST, Louis pruce streets. Surely Pat Callahun, Jerry Dorgan and Larry response to Mr is a great favorito in Boston. is to have 95 championship gamea this tlcKeau are not professional beauties, htern's denial of the allegation that he j The action of the faculty year 65 American and 40 Union. MR. O. M. HACKBTT writes THE SroiiTiso LI»B but In Jim (Stern) had told Mr. Gal[»gher, of Harvard Col- nit veenan ami himself Dan has the uu-c/c-us of a joy of the llege in forbidding its ball team from en­ MCKNIOHT, of the Allegheny Club, Is reaching he has not signed with the Qulncy Club but orover." (•lobe-Democrat, that a pool had boon formed gaging in contests out for another California player. Ith Cleveland. He will say no more for the to bribe players to break Union Associa­ with olubs outside of the resent, hut at the proper time will give full de- A ROW occurred in a house In Philadelphia last tion contracts, says: "Mr. Stern's contradiction college arena is provoking THB Lucas Club has signed a pitcher from Chll- ills ofthe case. eok In which a man was badly beaten. a great deal of llcothe, Aceord- simply brings tho matter down to a i|uo»tlon of adverse comment. Outside of League O., named Perry Warden. A PETITION ng to the dally papers tho assailants were Rlngo, veracity between him and Mr.Gallaghor. games has been drawn up and will be pre- {endersonaud Sweoney, tho well-known The lat­ no contests in this vicinity have attracted so TIM MUHNAN thinks of locating a team either In ented to tho board of directors of tlio Boston Club players. ter Is known In sporting circles from the Atlantic Lynn, Lawrence or Worcester, Mass. sklng It to reconsider VIessrs. Klngo and Henderson have Informed us in to tho Pacific, and his word wai never questioned .much attention as the Beacon-Harvard Its action In placing the ho most positive manner that they were not before. THK Cincinnati Club will engage another change rice of season tickets attSO, and to sot Uie price at Im- Can as much bo laid of Mr. Stern.1 Wo [series, which have been played for several ot uiore than $'20. >llaatcil in the tight In any manner whatever, and think not. Therefore;up to the prosont writing, 'seasons. catcher, which will complete its team. hat If their names wore used they wore Both players and the public entered TWBNTY-THBBH assumed Mr. Gallagher has th* best of II, aud wo think ha i heartily into the games between these MESSRS. SAOE. of Buffalo, and Appleton.of New of the Inter-State players have >y other parties. will continue to hold the leading position." two York, wore In Philadelphia last week. ecome members of clubs In tho League and THK stockholders clubs and a vast amount of indignation is ex­ Vmerlcan Association for the of tho Youngstown Base Ball Foil some time past tho athletic members of THK New Bedford roller skating rink has been a coming season. The Association, Feb. 22d, elected Frank Wood, F. B. Columbia College pressed that they are not to be continued. The profitable nly one who entered the League was Anuls, ofthe Williams, have been desirous of I'onulng a> Investment for Mr. Bancroft. Lnthraclte, with J. P. Brownloe, U. I). Gllison, John S. base ball club. For that purpose a largo number iction of Harvard's faculty is regarded as the Boston. )rr, George M. Harris aud T. T. Dorsoy directors. of students asssemhlod CHARLIE MORTON, manager of the Toledo Club, Mil. JOH» In Prof. Short's room In narrow and bigoted and as a death-blow to 19 a Pennsylvania!!, hailing from Glrarcl. ALLBN, third baseman for tho Buffulos, The diction of ollloors took place oil the 87th aud Hamilton Hall. Fob. 28. It was decided to put a the National game in that institution. f Buffalo.N.Y., In 1876 and 1877, and who held thu resulted? Geo. Wood, president; I1'. B. Williams, team In the field during the coming season. ACCOMMODATIONS for three thousands spectators ame position in 1878 in the Stura of Syracuse. vice president; (too. Harris, secretary and Yalo Boston enthusiasts express great confidence will be provided at the N. treasurer. and I'rlnoetoi: have both signified their willingness new Trenton grounds. Y., and In 187U In tho Clovelande of Cleveland, Is Vo manager was elected. All contracts with play­ to play games with the Now York in the ability of the League team representing JIM O'HOURKE of ow one of Buffalo's best dentists. ers thus fur made were continued. collegians. At this Buffalo, Nlohol of Minneapolis, present there Is a good pitcher attending Colum­ city to retain the championship. The and Terry of Brooklyn, are all in Bridgeport, Conn. A FEW samples of tho new Eastern Leagru* offl- Tun Louisville Base Ball Park has been covered bia and also an old catcher of the Bowdcify ".\i;««.. 'club is Cfirtailllj" stronger, oopeoialljr in b«»* L»l h t" harm hc»n finl'*** hr J-" KK 'il- •» ''«.. ••' ,V HIM iirutni-e i,f th,. r )hln ilii-l"* t i. u luueill nOOIl, ..u... joiiu iu. w,*.,i, tnv pitchwi 01 trie New York 'ting powtt, -tic,n that of last year. If Crow- am a 'aura are now hard at work In the gymnasiums. bnndelpdin, trho have the contract. The ball l> and It will cost quite a sum of money to put It In League Club, who Isattoudlng tha Columbia Law perfect specimen of the manufacturers' utmost ondltlon again. This, together with an Indebted- School, made a clever speech In lavor of tho move­ !lejr holds out he will surely prove better than Tin present address of H. Moore, who Is open kill and bound to give tho loss of ment and for an engagement, Is Keystone tcreateet satisfaction. nearly $1,000 now hanging over the heads of said ho would coach the mou two days Eadford did in right field, being fully as House, Heading, ED HBnniwKATKBii, a tho directors, is not a very nattering prospect to every week. good a fielder and Pa. California player, lost a'if open tho season a much heavier batter. In ye in a singular manner recently. Ho had shot of 18N4 with. The team s tlrsl pay- ERIK, Pa., notes: Richard Noonan, who pitched centre field either Annis A PROVIDBNCB pitcher named George Smith and and wounded a crauo, lay Is likely to cause something of a stir in tho very or Moriarty will Knowdell, the catcher, and as he ventured near to base cleverly for the Malleable Iron Club, of Erie, prove good men, each being have signed with Harris- Ispatch the bird, it turned upon him aud with one ball circles of the Falls City. last year, has signed with the Dayton, ()., Club, a fine fielder, burg. dash as with Moriarty as the superior batter. Last ye. of its bill plucked out Merrlweathor's lea PRESIDENT MILLS dots not look with favor upon Pitcher...... Dell Darling, who caught for the season THE Cleveland Club opens the new Metropolitan -^ the practice ofthe secretaries of tho various asso­ Buffalo* part of last season, has signed to catch for Whitney and Buflington had to alter­ grounds as well as the Brooklyn's grounds ciations of giving their otnolal tho Allegheny Club...... Ed nate between the pitcher's box in SADIB HOUOK, of the Athletics, l» spending the notices to tho press Cushman. the famous and the out- April. winter In Boston, and he looks the very picture of for publication. Mr. Mills is a lawyer; lawyers left-handed pitcher, Is practicing with tho clubs Held, but this year they will be able to devote CAHIIL, the Philadelphia Club's new playtr, lealth. He says ho baa not touched a drop of have no lovo for the press, and, n a rule, they and Is getting in condition for the season. Hollas their whole It not only a very fast (quor since last prefer to work In the dark. Publishing the notices not signed as yet, but four of the best olubs In the time to pitching. Whitney will runner, but also a oUver fall, and he feels In prime con­ »nd other State sot alter his style of delivery boxer. dition, and is anxious to get to work on the dia­ Interesting items advertises the game. are after him...... Jttmoe Curry will alga because of the Lot the newspapers drop tho game and you will this week with the Franklin, Pa., Club as second Jction ot the League in removing TUB Harrisburg Club has forwarded a contract mond. >e« how basoman...... Charles all re- to Arthur Owino quickly the public will drop It, too. Strlck has »n offer from the Brictions from the pitcher. Last season Pope, the California catcher and heavy to the probability that Harvard will not Louisville Club, but has not decided as yet. he hitter. :ake part In the base ball race this season, THK Cincinnati Club (regular team) uniform will Mr. delivered the ball at a terrific speed and often­ tho be the same this season as .st except Strlck holds a position as salesman for the whole­ EFFORTS are being made to organize Yale and Prlncoton teams are preparing for a tho caps. sale house of P. Mining .V Son...... John times got his arm above the limits then pre- a olub In treat struggle. Arrangements aru The nine will have two sets of caps one of parti Morrlson, Huntingdon, Pa.; with but little success so far, being made to colors and the other a white who caught for tho warren Club last season, hai icrUied by the rules, so the action of the however. lave their games played on tho polo grounds cap with two red signed to catch for the Fredonia. League will have no again. stripes. The reserve team uniform will bo the N. Y., nine. important bearing on SHAW, of the Detroit team, U very stok wlthl n- same as the regulars, differing only In tho cap, TUE Cincinnati Club has filled all the April ilia delivery. The only clubs flammatlon Uwioif President Lucas claims to have received which will dates regarded as of the bowels at his home in Charles- levaral bo red, and In the word "Ucservos" they will book. All these games will be 'ery strong obstacles to the Boston's p»th>are town, Mass. letters from leading League and American across the shield of the shirt. The uniforms rar played on tho new grouids. and are as follows: slayers who want to |oln forces wlfli tho Union In both teams will 6. with the Chicago, Providence and Buffalo. The Bos­ THE Lucas Club will open the season in St. Louis 885. All probably be made In Chicago. Shamrocks; I', 10, Cleveland Reserves: swear that they will not respect the re- McFAiu.AND 12,13. Cincinnati Reserves; 16,18, Dayton Club; 17, ton-Providence games are sure to be stub­ March 23, thus getting to work before Yon der »rve rule another year. 1886 is a long way and O'Brlen, pitcher and catcher Plttiburg bornly fought Abe's team. oil, f the Baltimore Union Club, hall from Fall Reserves; 18. Muskegon Club; II) 20, St. and attract great crowds. .hough. Klver, Mass., where Louis Kosurves; 21, 22, 23, Minneapolis Club; 24 Boston is too far removed SWARTWOOD, of the Alloghenys, Is practicing HORACE MoPHBE, they played with the club of Bay City to be affected with of the Cincinnati reserve that city. They come very highly recommended Club; 26, Grand H»pld« Club; 2«, 27! much by the war between the Union Arundel and MoOuire at the Cleveland, O., team Is said to bo a competent dentist. This Is by Bultington, Plttsburg Reserve; 28, 29, Chicago Reserves. That Associa- roller rink. about pitcher of the Bostons. They have itiouandthe parties to the National Agree­ the 'steenth player who is claimed by the boon christened tho Jumbo battery, as both of brings eleven dltterent teams upon tho grounds TAHIIOX, on« of tho New York Club's new mei profession of teetb-jerkers. Ii ther» any mystarl- them are large and powerful men. during the month, with twenty games. When the ment. The Union organization is regarded is highly spoken >us analogy between playing MoFarland Is season opens, May »s almost a purely of, and he may develop into a base ball and draw- over 0 feet in height and weighs 185 pounds, and 1, the club will bo In excellent Western developement, great player. ng teeth'.' O'Brlen Is 5 feet u Inches aud weighs Is? pounds. condition and will not be suffering for want of • »d one destined to survive but a few months, T. LAWRBMOB TUB first game ofthe practice. The reserves meanwhile have the follow­ and S. P. Nevlns have secured the season In this locality was IT UAH been settled that the Konton Club, of ing dates booked: 6, consequently it attracts but little attention score curd and refreshment privileges at the Clove- played on Thursday on tho Trem«uut Seminary Covlugton, will be t. at Columbus: u, 10, at Grounds, Norrlstown, in tho tleld again next season Louisville; 12,13, at Cincinnati; 17, 18, at Evans- tee,beyond"a perusal of what is said pro and land grounds. between two olubs composed with a strong team. Tho roof of the grand stand, vllle; 1», 20, at St. Louis; ofetudonts ofthe Institution. The team styling which caved In under 21, »t Terro Haute; 22, 23, «n by the Western papers. XIMENA. THB improvements at the handsome new ground itself tho weight of tho heavy at Springfield, O.; 24, 26, Dayton, 'J.; 20, 28, 29, at of the Washington Nationals will be I). S. E. was defeated by tho Tremount by a fall of snow early in tho winter, will be repaired, Chicago. completed score of 31 to 8. and a number by March 20th. of improvements made on the MiNNKAror.isnotes: The RICHMOND NKWS. MR C. J. FBROUSOM, of tho Philadelphia Club.wrltes grounds. Ilrefsman and Kelslng, of last year's Minneapolis team is STOTtciHOit. of the Harrisburg Patriot, wll. from his home team, have been retained, now complete as follows: Catchers. Humphries, of manage the Harrisburg Club this season. in Charlottosvllle, Va., that the aud a number of players New York, Muller, That the Players An ex report of his sickness has been exaicgeratod; he from a distance will be signed to make up the Brady and Donncll; pitchers, of the Local Club's are cellont selection. Bluiply had McCorrnlok, of Clnolnnatl, Nlchols. of Sagiuaw. Doing A a bilious attack. He will be in good quota. and Murray, New Mask Patented. EDWARD O. KKHT, one of Mr. Honderson's play condition when he comes to Philadelphia, as he WALLER WALLACB from Texas; Hawes, Fisher and era, will, it Is said, go back to the says in the Spirit ofthe Times: O'Nell, on the bases; Rold, short stop; Carruther, Correspondence SPORTING LIFB. Peoria Club, by practices dally. "James Fogarty paid us the compliment of a Casey and which ho was reserved. friendly one of tho buttery In outfield...... Tha RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 23. The Gymnas­ THBRB Is not a native of Chicago In the Chicago call last Tuesday morning. Naturally club will report at Sedalla on April 1, where tho THH Occidental Club, of San Francisco, has do team. Corcoran reildes in New Jersey, modest and quiet, yet he Is confident of his ability ground ium Club of this veloped another young Kelly In has been engaged for '.wo weeks. Dates city have invited the play- pitcher named Qeary, who New York, Flint bails from St. Louie, Ooldsmlth to till his position on the Philadelphia nine satis­ have been made during April a.' St, Louis, 15 and Is said to be a good one. from Canada, Anson from Iowa,Pleffer from Louis­ factorily to Manager Wrlght. We feel sure, judg­ 16; Louisville, las of the Virginia Base Ball Club to practice ing from 18 and ID; Dayton. 20; Clnolnnatl, 21, A MONTANA Territory League has been formed ville, Burns from New England and Wllllamiou Is his splendid health and physliiue, and the 22 and 23; Columbus, 24 and 25; Toledo, 28 and » ittheir hall..... Latouche, who is »tailor with clubs representing Helena, Butte, a Penusylvanlan. knowledge we have of his playing, that he will ...... There will b« two Boieman catch on.' uniforms. The first will Vttade and a base tail player Benton and Mlssoula. THB Eastern League schedule, as arranged by He has our hearty tnidorscmont and consist of a cult with a narrow blue and white by profession Joe good will." stripe running up and «»n only be found JOHN SHHUIDAK, one of the best base runners o Slmmons, arranges the games to run two to­ down the shirt and hose,and at the gymnasium and the Paolffo coast, has been engaged by some East gether, which gives sixteen days' playing to a city THB Philadelphia Club's extra team will not be from front to roar on the cap,with white pantaloons «»ys earn club, name unknown. and then a stop. It must go before the committee known as the reserve team. The regular League and belt. The second will present a very fine ap­ that he will surprise the people at ball team has pearance. It Playing this season THERB will be three left-handed meeting next month, the 16th, at the Bingham not yet been selected. Two nines will be consists of maroon pantaloons' and ..... Stratton visits the batters In th House,l'hlladelphla. formed and practiced on April 1, '2, 3, 4, and from cap, black, close-fitting sblrt and black bolt and Bmnasium occasionally, but is regaininghis Cincinnati Union team this season. They are Pow the results of the four days'play hose. el), Burns and Harbldge. MR. MILLS, the lawyer-president ofthe National tho nine will be Sst seasons muscle in a shoe factory here, League, selected to play the AthletH Club. Tho flrst and HOLYOKE, Mass., C tFTAiirToM Lorrus, ie making a kick against the base ball second nines will correspondence: The Holy- »nd says that his arm is now all right and of the new Milwaukee employment agency of Morton & Co. His be similarly uniformed, except okes will put a good team in the field tho coming Club is said to be the highest salaried player In main that one team will wear white shirts and the other season and hope kewill be able to throw with any ofthe objection Is that Mr. Morton may furnish tha red. to do credit to the title of cham­ the Northwestern League. Union Association with a few They will bo known as tho Philadelphia pions ofthe State, which they won last season...... 'elders .... Po'well has not gone in prac­ BRINSMADB, players. The ob­ Whites and Hods. Moriarlty, tice at the gymnasium; , of Oberlin College, is said to be < jection strikes us as trivial. who has signed with the Bostons for he says he has ex- very promising pitcher aand likely to be offered WARKBS THB Stlllwater Club.of the Northwestern League, next season, Is a very promising young player. He ttcise enough at his trade..... professionalrofessional WHITB, Secretary of the Union As­ has selected played with the Holyvke Glenn workwor this seaseason. sociation, h»i already filed applications from the following material for the (Mass.) Club fast season, visits there some times, but spends MAKAGER MUTRIB over team: Catchers, J. J. Horan, of Chicago, Joe and In but three games out of the fifty that he most of contemplates taking the Met nfty candidates for the position of umpire In the Vlsner, participated In 1« time in the woods with ropolitan team on a trip to Havana, Cuba, In cos Union Association. There is only Minneapolis, and J. W. Fowler, New York; did ho fall to make one or more gun and room for five, pitchers, H. Yarnoll. Philadelphia. C. D. Glbbs, safe hits. He Is but twenty years old, is five feet founds..... Nash, our great third base- arrangements can be perfected. and the lucky uulntet will be selected at the nine Inches MiLWAtrKBB schedule meeting in this city Des Moines, Jas. D. Kendrlck, Khode Island: lb., tall and weighs 145 pounds...... "ai and long hitter, lounges on the streets would very much like to have Sam the 17th of March. 1.1. Plokett.Chlcago; 2b., John Nunan, Khode Michael Welch, ofthe New Yorks, Is in this city wdguys Weaver baok there. Sam was very popular who THB expense of the Milwaukee Base Ball Asso­ Island; 3b., E. B. Chapman, in constant practice, as is also Burns, the people as they pass, (this however he pitched Khodo Island; ss., of the Cln- fust be forgiven him owing to his being there some years ago. ciation of preparing for the approaching season, Frank Jones, Prlnceton, 111. Several more players clnnatl Unions, and Moriarlty and Barrett, of tha but Iif A Massachusetts semi-professional Assoclatle including the purchase »nd fitting up of the are to be engaged. Bostons. All are In first-class condition...... *?onth) ..... The catchers mask patented Is formed grounds and the hiring of nineteen Springfield, Mass., the Boston reserve team will be entered professional THE Wm. L. Young Club, of Falrmount, has en- Is to have a strong club from 'yMr. A' K. Schaap, of this city, will be in­ Morrill Is working up the scheme. players for the season, will aggregate about 135,000. iged Brooklyn locate in that city, which will be com­ duced This.is pretty hefty fora town of the following players: Wm. Shurry, p.; posed mostly by the catchers ofthe Virginia AT THE meeting of the Eastern League Sohedul Milwaukee's size. ugh Moore, catcher and captain; H. Calwoll, lb.; of players who formed the Hartford ^"b, and if it provesa success will coinmlttee, March r JOHK T. MAONER, ex-umpire of the JS E Toomey, (Conn.) Club last season...... The Holyokos have be a great 15. three members «f the Art) American 2b.: David Calwell, 3b.; Tbos. Mo- Issued "20-game tickets" '"Befit to catchers ..... We are having fine £Si Committee will b6 appointed. 'Association, is now a post office employee In bt. Garvey, ss.; Jas. Kelley, If.; Jas. McCollum, cf.; whl«h sell for $5, Includ- Louis. His short term of service E MoCollum, Ingadmlsslon to the grand stand. This is believed fcase ball weather here. T . E _THB officers of the Bay City Club are as umpire so dis rf. Among the reserve players are to tie a better PA irusted him that he resigned in a few weeks. He K. Russell, M. O'Hare, Chas. Carlln, Jos. Tulley, plan to start off the season with suffi­ Eddy president; E. T. Bennett, secretary now stands ready to give cient money than to solicit subscriptions. s?nAr.wurer, and W. H. Watklns, manager. would-be profession* J McGlnley and J. S. Carey. All communica­ THE TRENTON CLUB. umpires a friendly tip at any time and withou tions should be addressed to John S. Carey, 2340 THE article in a recent Issue of a Philadelphia ST T-nnis didn't get a Presidential Co»ventlon charge. Spring Garden street. dally paper. In which the Athletic team was but shVls happy ovlr the fact that she has produce referred to as a drunken club, ""Club's New Grounds— Where TEE" Cincinnati Commercial Gazette says thai THE Cleveland Club's coupon tickets for the aroused the Indigna­ the Players mow good ball players than her rival Chicago. Cincinnati, St. Louis, New tion of the many friends of tho club and drew forth York Philadelphia coming season will be out in a couple of weeks. many rebukes a'nd denials are. WARINO and Alien, the Connecticut battery Baltimore and Washington should be the cities se They will be of three kinds, a Indies season ticket, from out-of-town persons the Philadelphia Club, are lected for the and papers. The St. Louis Critic says in reference SPOBTISO LIFB. highly spoken of 1 holiday games. The six cities abovt Including admission to the grand stand. $16; the to it: "We know their seoUoJ'of the country. They are practlcin named would undoubtedly turn out the most profit regular ticket $18 and that admitting nothing about tho conduct ofthe , N. J., Feb. 29. Editor SPOKT- able crowds to the grand members of the Athletic Club when at home, but dally. on these occasions," Eight you are stand $22. The price is the same for the regular when they ear Sir:— THB Washington Club Mr. Caylor. men's ticket, notwithstanding an were here they drank neither whisky The Trenton Club in­ will have two gults of un Increase of seven nor beer, and when they went on the field It was forms one composed of white cricket flannel wt MR. O. P. BEARD has been appointed manager o games and less on the grand stand men's ticket. with bright kles the campaign by commencing work red stockings, The ladies' season ticket eyes and clear heads. The 'Mots' and the other drab flannel.with blu the Evansvlll Base Ball Club and all applications is a new thing and ought while here also deported themselves well. The i«» their new grounds, but are a little 1m- stockings. from players should be sent to his address, 95 W to prove very popular. Cincinnati Third was the model nine in this respect, and ) "Mient with the weather, which has THE new Cincinnati grounds will b« OT« r street, Covlngton. Applications for data THB managers of the Brooklyn Base Ball Club the Louisville while here always acted like good, frozen hundred feet from the and all other matters connected with the club have completed arrangements for renting sober fellows. As much can be home plate to len an must be addressed a large said for the Colum­ 'to surface. The grounds are situated at the centre field fence, being the longest grounds 1 to C. O-. DeBruler, secretary building near Washington Park, formerly used- as bus The Allegheny and the Baltimore, however, I vhar-hersburg terminus of the City Railway the Evansville. a club house, which they intend fitting up In flrst- devoted much of their time to the shrine of country. class style, to Bacchus. ^troad street. They are 500 feet front on MR. SPALDIUQ goes about predicting the earl THB Cincinnati Club has contracted with the be used not only by themselves, but As to the St. Louis team, last year they demise following hotels for the season: Louisville by visiting clubs, thereby removing the necessity were a mixed lot. Half of the regular army drank »ad 8treet an(j 400 feet deep. They will be of the Union Association. That was th Hotel for the latter to go to a hotel moderately, a third song he sung two years ago about the America Louisville; Llndell Hotel, St. Louis; Nell House while in that city. It eschewed liquor altogether, *Peat improvement on the old grounds as Columbus; Bates, livery probable that the club will follow the plan while the remainder often drank to excess. If the "» association Association. Indianapolis; Boody House of the Boston Club, teams of will fit them up for the best Toledo; Monongahela, pittsburg; Klges. Washing and play practice games in tho last year were graded according to their i Wmfort of its patrons. SBVEBAL well known ball ton; morning, at which the public will be admitted capacity forgetting away with liquor, they would They will not only are preparing to organize a Carrollton. Baltimore; Continental, Phiia hold * osed for base ball, team for this seasoi delphla; St. Nicholas, respectively the following positions: Alle­ but also all lawful A local firm has offered to present the team wit New York. HORACE PHILLIPS will bill his Grand Rapids gheny, Baltimore, Metropolitan, St. Louis, Ath­ 8Pwts in the fall and winter. playing suits. As EFFORT Is being made at present to organize team this season like a "twenty-elephant" circus. letic. Louisville, Columbus and Cincinnati. These Marsh Quinton is looking robust and mus­ THB Foley Club Is again In the field this seaso a Lehigh Valley Association to oe composed of the When last heard from Horace was on his way positions are given upon our personal observations cular and practicing every day with Alien, ami would like to hear from all amateur club following clubs: Sorniners and Butchers, of Phila home from his Eastern trip. He stopped in Cin­ of the men composing the different teams." *no arrived last week. Quiuton says he Add«ss, Foley B. B. C., 1004 Wuarton stree delphia; Keystone, of Easton; Comets, of Phillips cinnati last Wednesday to arrange a change of *"! flay better ball this season than ever. Philadelphia. burg, N. J.; Hazieton, of Haileton; Mahanoy, of dates with the Cincinnati Club from April 26, so Additional bait ball on page 4, THE SJPORTISTG 3LIFK. March 5. popular entertainment, within the reach of not hinder the success of the scheme as re- Company, now organizing in Detroit, Mien., Is to until May 17th, 1888, that she appeared in Pan. MUSIC AND DRAMA. he many and of interest to all, hence ;ards the society, precludes the possibility of 'reduce. where she made something »f a sensation at ?2rZ Messrs. Hagar, Campbell & Co. rejoice in ,he theatre falling behind in its cash return*. Frank Mayo donated one half the gross receipts n Fellelen David'1 '-Pearl of Brazil" at th Dper! success. The system commenced on a small scale, but of his performance of "Davy Croekett." In Du- What Is doing on tn the Mimic World .s now an actual business, and while the buque. la., Feb. 23, to the relief of the flood snffer- The Board of Trustees of the Actors' FundhuM trs and telegraphed the money to the Mayor of a special meeting in New York Feb. 25th at whlin Footlight Flashes. Club Theatre. general public is, in the main, none the wiser, /incinnatl. there is not a week that Samuel Colville was elected treasurer and vi«> This cosey up-town theatre, under the man­ passes but numbers Henry Irving, who claims to be an advanced president Edward Harrigan resigned At th. agement of Harry private benefits at our various theatres, and Radical In British politics, has been elected a regular meeting held afterward Mr. Harrliran H. Wood, continues to draw it is only those who ivered over the assets THE PROGRAMME THIS good houses. This week, commencing Mon­ are intimately associated member of the London Reform Club, which may of the fund to Mr. ColvliiV with the manager that know often that the hare a tendency to reform some of his more marked Mr. Harrigan was appointed chairman of «u» day, March 3d, one of the best combinations mannerisms. Actors' Fund Benefit Committee. Production of the New Opera "Fulka" at 'house is sold." The benefit system has The varlont on the circuit will make their appearance Mr. William committees are as follows: Finance Theodor* Haverly's Theatre. under established theatrical success in Philadelphia, Horace Ltngard has purchased the Moss, Samuel Colville, William the management ot the champion club because 'Rajah" for use in England, and It will in all Henderson ail McCaull's Opera swinger, Gus Hill. it has led to cultivating a taste for likelihood be brought Harry Miner; printing and advertising Meim r Comique Company will Among the olio of spe­ theatrical entertainment out at the Strand Theatre, Daniel Frohman, John F. Poole cialty artists are the Peasleys, the Irish in many, who, London, at the close of Miss Minnie Palmer's pres­ .and Samuel Col present, on Tuesday evening, the initial until they were reached through ent engagement. rllle; securing theatres Harry Miner, Ed Harrl sketch artists; Georgia Marsh, male imper­ the applica­ gun and William Henderson. representation in this country of "Falka," sonator; tion to purchase tickets in the cause of some A new line of electric lights are being placed Billy Chase, in his laughable spe­ society, on At the Arion ball In New York recently j(r the English version of "Le Droit d'Ainesse." cialties; Kittie Sharpe, had never seen the inside of a theatre. Broad street from Chestnut street south, extending Chas. song and dance artist; The plan introduced past Haverly's Theatre, which will be of great Coghlan got in a wordy discussion with Cat* the libretto of which is by JIM. the great and only Barney Reynolds, Sophie by George K. Goodwin tain Ellison, the subject matter belnc a ladym, Leterrier and bus been made a permanent institution by jeiiefit to the patrons of the Broad as well as the need Vanloo and Thorne, Leotard Bros., Eva Emerson, Annie public in general. not be mentioned. The discussion reached t the music by P. Chassaigne. Howard, Messrs. Fleischman & Hall and Nixon & critical stage by Ellison giving Coghlan a whack, and Mons. and Madame Levy, in Zimmerman, Duncan Harrison,.brotb*r of Maude, Is studying ng box on the ears which resounded There will not be any performance on Mon­ the latest French importations. and from the Waluut Street for the stage and will all overtae The enter­ Theatre, Chestnut Street Theatre, make his debut next season. ilg place. Friends then Interposed and held the day evening, the theatre being closed for the tainment will conclude each evening with and the He is a very handsome young man, and will prove 'urious Coghlan back, who wanted to get at ElliniL Billy Chase's laughable Chestnut Street Opera House has spread to an acquisition to the stage if he has any of his T.Henry French was present, and Coghlan .«ne night to afford opportunity for the final burlesque entitled, other theatres bright sister's de­ "Our Winter Boarders," introducing the en­ and is welcomed as a medium talents. manded of him that he should furnish thenaat, preparations for the production of the new of success. Haverly's Theatre, over the Richard Golden and wife, Dora Wiley, will re­ and address of his insulter. Mr. French promlnA tire company. On Friday evening, March 7, turn to America early that the name and address should Opera. ' 'Falka'' was produced in London in the a grand club swinging contest destiny of which the fortunate Napoleon of next season. Although hav­ beat hisofflo» will be a managers reigns, has not as yet indulged ing a splendid engagement, Mrs. Golden cannot the next day. Both parties left by separate »»yr early part of last November and is still the special attraction. All amateurs will be al- in stand the damp London fogs, and is constantly suf­ but Mr. Coghlan has not since sent for the naDfr much of the system described, owing to the and attraction at the Comedy Theatre, the work lewed to enter and a silver pitcher will be fering from throat trouble. address which he demanded. He has probably presented fact that the tide of rich success has known Having made his will, thought better to leave the brawl where it is, ani to the winner. Matinees Tuesday, no ebb Mr. Barnum was lately accept the slap having been crowned with great success. Thursday and Saturday. lor the handsome theatre since Colonel asked if he thought he would go to heron when be In the face without reprisal. The following is the outline of the Haverly crossed the threshold as its manager. died. "Well, I don't see why not" was t he charac­ story: Although teristic reply of the great f'attach, an but a brief week in management advertiser, "1 think I eccentric military governor, is Mew Central Theatre. at the Arch Street Opera House good promise hare the best show on earth." promised by the Emperor a patent of nobility Baylies and Kennedy's "Bright Lights" of success has crowned Mr. John Stetson's Generiere Ward has begun her tour of Asia, BASE BALL, making if he should have a direct heir, but the will put in an appearance on Monday even­ efforts. That Philadelphia is a fine theatrical her debut at the Town Hall. Calcutta. ing at this popular variety centre, India,where she was greeted by crowded audiences Continued from page S. Governor has a niece, Falka, and a nephew, house. The or­ sister cities already acknowledge and composed of Government officials and fashionable Tancred, ganization, which is one of the very best of not a few advocate the system found pro* English and natlre civilians. the boy being an usher at a village its kind, includes ductive BASE BALL clubs composed of colored player* school and the girl having been educated at in its array of artists of a fundamental basis, to the attain­ Owing to Mr. John Stetson having leased the will be numerous this season, a number of excel- a convent. The Governor Bryant and Richmond, Henshaw and Teu- ment of a great result. New Arch Street Opera House for a season of ten lent teams having already been organized all over has no family and broeck, W. weeks, Col. T. Slater Smith the country. The as a last hope of winning the coveted prize J. Mills, Rich and Barton, Jones will not produce his Gordon Base Ball Club, of Chi­ and Montague, Miss Madge Alston, Miss Footlight Flickerlngg. new drama at the opera house In March, as pro­ cago, one of the best colored organizations, m^ from the Emperor he summons his nephew to posed. "Princess Ida" will reign instead. poses to capture the championship of the Unite* Mable Vaughn, the three famous Russian Pretty Sara Jewett is now In gan Francisco. his castle. Tancred, who is not overburdened Lizzie Harold, who has been doing some good States. W. C. Sutliffe is the manager. The play. with brilliancy, athletes, Harry La Rose and last, though Alice Oates contemplates going to Australia. ers in this club receive from $35 to $50 per week. meets with an adventure, by no means least, work this season. Is to add two more plays to her falling into the clutches of a robber chief the wonderful Majiltous. Mrs. Carrie Turner His talks of returning to the repertoire, and will shortly start out for an ex­ In addition to the very varied and tended THE Monumental City Amateur Base Ball Atn. whose sister becomes enamored of him. capital stage. spring season, having secured favorable elation, of Baltimore, hare made arrangements fef Tancred escapes olio, which introduces all the artists named Emma Abbott's business on the Pacific slope dates in Fhiladelpbia,Pittsburg,St.Louls,Chteago, the local campaign this season. Six city clubs and reaches his uncle's as well as has the Northwest and Canada. are town, but is so closely followed by the others, the entertainment will been remarkably good. In the organization, viz., the Patapseo. Western. conclude with a specialty sketch by the Ken- "Youth" will, It is sald.be Mr. W. C. Coup has opened a great museum and Our Boys, Cralghill, Mutuals and St. Jacob's Oil brigand and his sister that he finally, as a revived shortly at the theatre in Chicago, formerly the prelection, disguises nedys entitled "Mesmerism," which will Walnut Street Theatre. 111., which covers an entire Arctics. The sum of $385 has beta himself as a waiter. offer interesting and amusing block, and has "eight mammoth museum halls, appropriated to Improve Stoneman's Park. tb» Before he can communicate with and ex­ experiments in Mr. Schoeffel, Abbey's agent, denies the reported with a seating capacity of over 2,500 people. He is ground used by the association. Applications hark plain all psychology. Many favorites are numbered, Bernhardt engagement. playing comic opera at twenty-five cents admis­ Been received from six out-of-town clubs to the Governor his sister, whom he in for mem. has not seen for years, comes from the con­ the clever "Bright Lights" combination. Col. Haverly's intention is to remain In Phila­ sion to enormous business. bershlp and they will probably be admitted. delphia for several weeks to come. A novelty vent in company with a young man with was recently offered to the theatrical NEW YORK notes: Troy, of the New York; C«l- whom she has eloped. Falka, fearing dis­ Bijou Theatre. Signer Salrlni made his reappearance upon the public in St. Petersburg in the debut of a young lahan and Frank Fries,of Dan O'Leary's Indian- English stage In London last week. Armenian actor named Admlanl, who sustained apolis nine;McFarland covery, disguised herself as Tancred and is Henry Leslie's "Sin and the Sorrow," was the part of Hamlet iu his and Beecher. of last m- cordially Last Tuesday. Feb. 26th,was Ellen Terry's birth­ native tongue, somewhat son's Atlantic City; Creeden and Jones, of ti« received. Meanwhile news of her performed during last week, and proved to day, but which birthday is not known. to the confusion even of such adepts in foreign lan­ New York: J. Dugan, of the Virginias, escape from the convent reaches be a play guages as the Russian critics. and Ton the Governor of sensational character and Gallagber, Oilmore and Gardner will put an Dolan. of the Hartford, can be scon anv fine after­ and thus when the real nephew arrives he is dramatic in its many vivid situations. On other spectacle on the road next season. Mr. Haverly Is about to go to Denver, from noon practicing on the dump. Thirty-sixth at4 supposed to be Falka, and is about to be Friday evening W. J. Reynold's, whence he is not expected to return for some years. Thirty-seventh streets, Eleventh avenue...... CaU the able Mr. Fielding looks after Mr. John Stetson's In­ All his present theatrical organizations lahan intends to work two hours bundled back to the convent when his stage manager, was the recipient of a benefit, terests at the Arch Street Opera are to be a day iu a foundry identity House. left in the hands of Col. Robert Filkins. Mr. Ha- to reduce himself, as he Intends to do some great is revealed. The final act disen­ which proved a decided and merited success. John Furze, the veteran machinist, has been en­ rerly's object in Denver is to plunge more deeply slugging the coming season. McFnrland has been tangles the previous complications cleverly A change of bill is announced for the week gaged for the Arch Street Opera House. than ever into the business or mining. working at the Mount Morris Theatre. Harlem, and the many difficulties of the worthy commencing March 3. Monday afternoon Tamberlik, the tenor. Is singing In private con­ Lettershave been published in London,England, New York, the past four months as advertising; Governor are surmounted by a promise and evening and Tuesday evening certs In Paris. His voice Is nearly gone. newspapers accusing HranderMatthewsof literary agent, and he and Beecher practice daily ant the inter­ they are getting in fine condition...... Workmen gained from the Kmptror to settle the suc­ esting drama, "The Charity Orphan," will The New Part Theatre, N.Y.. is to be devoted theft, Henry Stephens saying that "Marjory's to Love" is a copy of his manuscript are busily engaged In erecting the fence that i> to cession on the female line and Folbach be given. Wednesday afternoon and evening regular stock productions after this season. of the drama of inclose the new Metropolitan adopts Falka "Hearts,"which was submitted to Daly and Arthur Base Ball ground!, gladly and permits her to and also Thursday and Friday evenings will It Is said that a large theatre Is to be bnilt for Wallack. Mr. Matthews denies the charge. which are 350 by 400 feet. By Satujday alltt* espouse her youthful lover. The libretto, be produced the powerful drama "Masks Chas. Frohman, In the Bowery, New York. fencing will be completed and the work of putting which, in Herr The health of Mr. John McCullough Is reported up the grand stand and free seats will be begun, all, contains three acts, is more and Faces." with Miss Lillie Hinton as Peg Millocker, the gifted composer of "The to be very much improved. During the past four than ordinarily pleasing and the operetta is Woffington, supported by Mr. Griffith, Mr. Beggar Student," is prostrated by sickness. months he has gained four pounds In weight and Q.DISCT correspondence: Mr. C. M. Haekett. said to be well scored. Among the most Herman and the entire company. Saturday Mrs. Langtry will appear at the Chestnut Street his spirits hare gone up with his avoirdupois. Mr. who signed to manage the Quicoy Club for tltfr Attractive numbers quoted are "Slumber, oh next "Macbeth." Opera House, March 14tb, In "A Wife's Peril." Conner emphatically declares that the actor is season of 1884, has been ordered to report, accord- Sentinel," ''Oh, joy, oh, rapture," the song Miss Rose Wood is still suffering from malaria. now in better condition than he has enjoyed for Ing to his contract. If be falls he will not manage of the robber chief, "'Tis the Captain She will visit England during the summer months. two years. any League club...... All the players heretofore International Cornlque. While a matinee was in progress at the Royal named will play with the Qulncys except Dyer,, Boleslas;" also very many fine choruses. G-ossip has It that Mr. John A. Stevens Is to con­ third base, who was notified that he need not come. The International Comique continues to do tract another marriage, this time with Lilla Vane, Theatre In Montreal, Quebec, Feb. 26th, a false The most charming music is given the alarm of tire was raised. Quite a panic ensued. The position will bo played by one of Hackett't- heroine and the role, which good business. Last week theWinstanley Bros. The Minnie Hauk Opera Company opened the Women men, who has a very high endorsement...... Toe will be created New and children rushed to the doors. Some by Mme. Cecil Feruandez, is said to be very Clarence and Warner were good attractions. Park Theatre In Jacksonville, Florida, Feb of the former fainted and were trampled on. Sev­ secretary is in receipt of a great many letters piquant and pretty. The This week a full bill is presented including 23d. eral others were badly bruised. Quiet was finally stating that the Syracuse battery, J. Devine, left- cast will include Gertrude Grlewold restored, handed pitcher, and C. Am trough, his catcher, are- Mr. AVilkie as Boleslas, the fTzgani robber; The Selvryns, Amy Nelson, Galvin and is engaged for the coming and the play proceeded. great...... Clarence Doyle, Aaron opera season at the Corent Garden, London, Eng An odd report Baldwin will play with tie Mr. Francis Wilson as Folbacli and Miss and Belmont, Lloyd and New­ land. comes from Paris, by the way. It Quincy Club this season. He offered a large- ton, Tierney and Wayne, Henning and Is that M. rules Claretie is at work on a fire-act amount for his release, Jeannie Winston as Edioir/e. As Folbacli East­ Mr. Louis Harrison comedy, but the directors would not Mr. Wilson man, Bryant, Kline, Mackin and the full and his little California "1'Amerlcane," which he Intends shall listen to it...... Just as soon as the weather will will no doubt win fresh laarels, soubrette, Miss Emma Shultz, were recently mar show the Influence of Americanism on French permit the ground will be sodded for the role difters in much from any stock company. The programme opens with rled. morals and habits. It will be Interesting and the grand char­ a female minstrel to learn stands enlarged, making It one of the finest in the acter he has as yet enacted. Mme. Fernan- first part and concludes Mrs. Langtry Is to plav another engagement o: what the clerer Frenchman's Ideas of American West...... The season will open April 14 and 1^ dez comes to us with fame already acquired with Kline and Mackin's latest success, The three weeks at Niblofs GfsGarden, ' commencing... Apr! morals and habits are, anyhow more Interesting with the Fort Waynes, playing exhibition game!. "Mischevious Boys," introducing the whole 28th. than edifying no doubt. in London and is said to be an artiste of THE Cincinnati Enquirer says: 'The manage­ much excellence. Mr. company and terminating with a grand Mr. Lewis Morrlson will appear In a new p Mr. Henry E. Abbey has signed a contract with Wilkie's rich bari­ Miss Mary Andersen for the coming season to ment of the Cincinnati Union Club have made tone voice few better can be fancy dress ball. Matinees as usual, Mon­ written for him during his engagement in Chi act arrangemeuts with the Cincinnati gymnasium named will be day, Wednesday cago. In America, beginning at the Star Theatre in for a great attraction and a delightful perform­ and Friday. November; until then she will remain In England. the accommodation of the members of the team. ance may be ai.uoipatca. 'JL-L.V upera, iu Mr. Walden Rainsey Is (aid to hare been en­ Mr. Abbey will pay Miss Anderton thirty per cent, The weather during the whole of March is likely which full and rich choruses will be heard, The Other ineaires. gaged by Mrs. Lungtrr for the Wife's Peril Coin- of the gross receipts and pay all expensesof trans- to be so changeable that outdoor practice will be- pOrtMHUI MUd *n.fj*rletl vf Hlw VVIUfrfXly. 32lef«.Mr- pert fn impossible. In nrdor tha-t the players mar has been rehearsed under the direction of Chestnut Street Opera House. Miss Ober's John Holmes has been re-engaged as manager of the lame as the Langtry terms. oe in conaiLion it was deemed adrfsahiH u> pecuj* Uerr Catenhusen and Mr. E. G. Steyne. excellent Ideal Opera Company gave a suc­ the Arch Street Theatre for next season by Mrs. them quarters indoors. Lawson, Kennedy an4 Lotta's agents In London are gathering a sen­ Ewlng, the only members of Excellence is the trademark at Haverly's cession, of fiae operatic representations Drew. sation around her. Stories of her life are circulated the team in the city Theatre and the production Minnie Palmer's In which at present, will begin work this week. President of "Falka" will throughout last week. On Monday evening popularity Is on the Increase. it is represented thai she has accumulated Thornerwill provide each player with a written. prove no exception to the rule. Miss Maud Granger will She has made u second extension of her eng age a million of dollars, that she has had 137 otters of order for commence an en­ meat. marriage, that admission as soon as application is made- gagement, appearing in Mrs. Henderson's the wealth of her rejected suitors to him. Kelly, Powell, Burns and Barber are ex­ new play, The publication of "Nana Judith," the new book amounts In the aggregate to nearly two hundred pected here about the middle of thismonthandther Walnut Street Theatre. "Clare and the Forge Master." on the Sarah Barnum plan, million dollars, and that she has rowed nerer to will has been stopped in marry until also enter the gymnasium. The rest of the/ Mr. John T. Raymond will commence an Chestnut Street Theatre. "Storm Beaten," Paris. her acting days are orer. team will report here the 1st of April and will at engagement on Monday evening, appearing last week. Monday, March 3, a revival of John T. Raymond has found a big bonanza fo: Robert L. Downing will take Mr. Mantell's place once turn their attention to gymnastic work. 60 as as General Josiah Limber in his new comedy "The Rajah." the Presidential year, In his new play, "For Con in Fanny Davenport s company when the latter re­ to be In prime condition to participate In th» tires. Mr. Downing, who not many seasons ago opening contest, which will take place about the- "For Congress," the author of which is Mr. Arch Street Theatre. "Le Voyage en kept a small cigar store in Washington, has come middle of April." D. D. Lloyd, the Washington correspondent Suisse," iu which "The Sacrifice," a new play will be produced In forward rery rapidly In the dramatic profession the wonderful Hanlon New York, March 24th, with CLEVELAND notes: The of the New York Tribune. Since Mr. Ray­ brothers reign supreme, attracted attention Kate Forsythe In the during the past three years. He played "heavy Cleveland Base Ball leading role. business" fora season or two with Miss Mary An- nine for 1884 is ready for the field. C. M. Haekett, mond was fitted with the character of Colonel during last week. Mr. Thomas W. Keene, the club's new manager, arrived Mulberry Sellers in "The Golden Age," Lillian Russell has been engaged by Emma derson, and ultimately became her leading support, in the city ott. he has the tragedian, will invite attention on Mon­ Abbott for next season. Teddy Solomon Is Included Col. the 22d. Much surprise was occasioned by the an­ appeared, it is told, in no part that is better day night. in the bargain. Mapleson is still cutting down expenses. nouncement that Secretary Wikoffhad receive* Last week he sent over fifty of his people back to official suited to his unique peculiarities than as The New York notification of Hackett's engagement wittt fAmber, the National Theatre. "The Stranglers of New Academy of Music at Laurel, Md. so as to avoid taking any more persons the Quincy Club. Mr. Haekett said that he had central figure in "For Congress." Paris" was struck by lightning recently, and damaged to with him than was absolutely necessary in the not Those who are will be replaced on Monday evening the extent costly railroad accepted any proposition from Quln?y, and if" familiar with Mr. Lloyd's by "Nobody's Claim." Another of $2.000. trip from St. Louis to San Francisco they claim him they do so without any authority, play say that in the role of the worthy gush 01 Marie Colombier He still has ninety-three with him. When the as he Gen­ sensation. Iras organized a troupe to tou company returns has never signed a contract. He said he had' eral he has added a permanent personage to Europe and America with Rochard's drama, "Th to New York again for the season some correspondence with the Q,uincy people, hut Tales of Edgar Poe." the layed-off people will be taken on again, mean they had not accepted the Identities that are destined to last upon time their salaries go on. his proposition, and he con­ PHILADELPHIA ADVANCING. "The Pavements cluded that their long silence was equivalent to & the American stage for some time to come, of Paris" will be done at th Mme. Nilseon recently non-acceptance and that General Limber will become Walnut with many new features not Introduced in declined to attend are of his offer. J. H. Ardner, of last as the Nible's Theatre production. ce.otlon extended by the society people of Cincin­ year's Altoona team, signed with the Cleveland popular as Colonel Sellers and hence as re- How the City of Brotherly Love has Grow nati to the artists of Mr. Abbey s company who Club. He had already signed with Altoona fir . munerative. The plot tells of a Mr. Woolley, as a Theatrical Centre. Henry Irving denies that he is a candidate fo sa DK at the benefit for the flood sufferers, because the season of 1884, but when be learned from th» Parliament: he affirms that he is in love with as she wrote, "She positively would not accept secretary of the Altoona Club that a rich countryman, who has retired from There was a time and in the not far-dis­ America. Of course; so say they an the team wool* business. He is absent-minded all. Invitation that included the other artists of Mr enter the Union Association, he offered to sign » and devoted tant past when Philadelphia was regarded, Clara Morris contemplates a professional tri: Abbey's company. If It had been extended t» her contract with Cleveland and his offer was accepted. to the culture of roses. Woolley has an am­ abroad nnder the management of Frank L. Good alone she would bare known what to do." The Ardner Is a good general ball player and catcher. bitious sister, a handsome daughter, who is from a theatrical standpoint, as in a degree win who is directing her present tour. reception did not take place. He was one of tlie three leading batsmen in U« betrothed, and a son, who has "embezzled questionable and managers brought their en As General Limber the impecunious wire-puller The New York theatrical managers are already Altoona Club last season. some money and whose crime is known to a Mr. John T. Raymond Is said to be immense. N< beginning to fear the coming of the great circus tertainments to Philadelphia if not with re­ which FEORIA, 111., correspondence: We are getting treacherous friend. General Limber selects one should miss seeing "For Congress." opens at the Madison Square Garden March our ball team In good shape and by the time to? luctance at least with a sense of uncertainty Augusta 10. Invariably the opening of Barnum means a Mr. Woolley as a candidate "For Congress" Roche last week In the New York City heavy season opens will have as strong a nine as any lit and procures his nomination, as to the financial result, and Court recovered $186.82 from James Barton Key shrinkage of theatrical receipts, for the ex the Northwestern League. Those that have* and General too often founc salary ceedingly simple reason that the big show draws Limber then rescues both the due her at the oloie of the spring season o 16,000 people signed are McSorley. Finckney, Phelan, Birch, Woolleys from the vague fears summed up in a palpable loss, 1883. a day from the same classes who go to Sweeney, Fulmer and Powell of last year's teaiv the grasp of the false friend, who has places of dramatic entertainment. Bad business Is tried told in a lamentable array of figures on the Lotta's engagement at the Opera Comique and Mclntyre and Frank Richardson are the neir to marry the daughter and swindle the in consequently looked for in New York whenever the additions.. We are still in need of wrong side of the London will only last for three or four week Barnum enterprise Is there. three or four father by means of his hold upon the reputa­ balance sheet. In a few longer. Her engagement Is in no manner a sue first-class catchers, and the manager, Mr. Jame* tion of the son. The mighty Limber having brief years, 110 more than five, perhaps, the cess. There seems to be no doubt that English comic Whltfield, would like to hear from any who will* opera Is making a big hit in Europe, even where an engagement. The base ball season also discovered an old sweetheart under the Quaker City has cast aside the shackles o! Johann Strauss has written a new will open ol old-time prejudice and now holds comic opera they don't understand English. The report rent the 16th and 17th of April by exhibition games1 guise of a female champion of woman suf- her own as for the Imperial Opera, Vienna, Austria. The Incredibly to us at first, but IB recent issues of the with the Ft. Wayne Club. The manager of the irage, addresses her a love letter, which is one of the best theatrical centres in America, libretto Is by Jokal and is taken from the Hunga Paris Figaro we find not only a puff of Lillian Chicago Union states he is going to make all th» appropriated by Mr. Woolley's sister, and a not excepting Chicago, Boston, and it may rlan legend. Ri'ssell, who has been singing somewhere in trouble possible towards keeping several of our delightful scene follows between the ladies almost be added New York. In tracing this Miss Lillian Lewis filled a short engagemen France under the ajgis of Solomon, but a column players from playing here this season, as he claims fair. All change to its fundamental principles, we find with the John McCullough company in Washing and a half long dispatch from London on the pro they have signed with the Unions. The boys at '/ ends well Mr. Woolley voting for ton. She was engaged for a special part, and was duction there of "Nell Gwyune." "Anything for little worried over Manager Hengle's threat*, »* his rival and thus making a tie vote and that in his liberal views, large ambition and very successful. a new sensation" Is the order of the day with they claim to have positive unfailing generosity the late George K. the proofs that they signed Limber being plighted to his sweetheart and Good- Oscar Wilde asserts that it would now be an 1m giddy Qaul. conditionally that If the Peoria Club, which bad nominated for Congress. The author having win may be said to have laid the corner-stone possibility lor him to do anything that would mee "Lady Clare,"with the full Wallack company disbanded, should reorganize and again enter th* of the success that has grown out of the approval not that the Wallack League they were to be released, but Hcngle de­ selected a theme with which his identifica his many of the American people. Well, he company la by comparison nies tion with public life must have made plans for progression. His aim was not might try suicide. fuller than other companies will be sent upon the that they hire proof of the above; but I guest him road at the end of the present season. there is no doubt but what they will play ball with familiar, he is said to have treated it in a so much to amass a fortune, as the estate At Paris. Feb. 23, "La Flamboyante," a comedy It Is nol the Peoria nine, nevertheless, In three acts and by three unlikely that "Moths" may be done also upon this season. manner that affords ample scope for the ex­ left by the prosperous manager proved but authors Fevrier, Cohen this tour. The trip to raise the city of his adoption and Valabregue was produced at the Vaudeville will be the beginning by the ALLENTOWK notes: The Allentown B. B. C. it hibition of sparkling wit and broad humor. from its Not much account. management of Wallack's Theatre of the modern now pretty well booked for exhibition theatrical inertia and force it to take system of theatrical business. For games IB The situations are founded on a race between its The everlasting State fully three April. Since last heard from four more engage­ father proper place among the leading cities of the license suit was brongh years Wallack's Theatre has been the only ments have been and son for the honors of Congress. to a trial last week before Judge Hare. Managei dramatic establishment m«de,viz :Lafayette College Clubr The cast will include, Union as one meriting the attention of any Nixon was in New York which at Boston. April 9, return game, April 12: Chester in the supporting com­ the defendant The jury dlsagreec absolutely declined to touch plays for the entire Club, pany, Mr. Cullington as the vacant candi­ and every manager, because able to support and was discharged. country. at Chester, April 26, and return game, April any entertainment, however costly. 28. The different business men of this city have date, Mr. Peter W oolley. The initial perform­ Mr. Walter Collier, son of J. W. Collier, and Mis Madame Ceclle Fernandcz, the new prima contracted for most of the space on the fence for ance of the comedy was given early in the Goodwin's first step in the right di­ Hudson, Manager Collier's niece, are shortly to be donna, who Is to create the title role of I'tlka with advertising purposes. An additional stand for season rection was to introduce the united in marriage. The cousins hare loved each the McCaull Opera Oomlque seating purposes will be at the Opera House, Lexington, Ken­ sys­ other since childhood. Company at Har erected to accommodate tucky, and the piece has recently achievec tem of handsome, hence attractive, erly's Theatre on Tuesday night, was born in Eng 800 persons, this with the grand stand to seat 1.W great success in New York. theatres, and his work of reconstruction and Mr. Leonard S. Outram has sold his play, "Par land and although her father was an Italian and and the old seats will be sufficient to accommodate beautifying forced others adise Lost," to Miss Agnes Herndon. He has also her mother a Dane, she speaks English perfectly all. Light gray pants and shirts trimmed with less willing to ad­ sold another, "Oalbo, the Gladiator," to George and has all the graceful bearing and clever speech maroon, gray caps and maroon stockings wi" Dime Museum. vance the march of progression to be up and Rignold for Australia. of an English gentlewoman. Madame Fernandez likely be the adopted uniform. A ladies' day wilr doing, and as a result Philadelphia now re­ has sung in Italian opera with Colonel be agitated...... The Blue Stocking nine The tide of success still runs freely towards Messrs. Zlmmerman and Nixon hare arrange< Mapleson IB now- joices not only in comfortable but handsome with Mr. Henry E. Abbey for a spring season o and Carl Rosa In London and also in Florence, complete and will be ready to open the Dose ball the popular resort, the Dime Museum, where and luxurious opera, beginning Naples, Venice, Malta and Cairo. Her appearance season in the fore part of April F. H. Baker, of theatres. Through the enter­ on Easter Monday, April 14th as Falka, the last daily the great Chang, the wonderful Chi­ prise of George K. Good win, ably assisted by at the Academy of Music. will be her debut in comic opera as well year's Hartvllle Club, and R. S. William- nese giant, holds his receptions and is viewec as In America. son, late of the National of Washington, D. C., Mr. S. F. Nixon, the productive system ol Henry E. Abbey last week formally declined tc have signed and will be the battery. Workmen by hundreds of spectators of all ages anc accept the management of the Metropolitan Opera The Dramatic Timei says: While I would not benefit performances was invented, a scheme accuse Mr. Barrymore of conscious plagiarism, will commence on Monday, March 10, to erect tn» .sizes. Chang is the tallest living man, a not only perfectly House after this season. Ernest Gye, the London fence. The grounds will be leveled and otherwise cultured linguist legitimate and plain sail­ impressario, will be his successor. the similarity between the plot of the play "Nad- 1 and a being of no ordinary ing, from a business point of view, but one jezda" and a book by Splelwaicen, the German au­ improved, and a new scorer's and reporter's stand attainments, as is told to those who put in The latest hat has been christened the "Falka/ thor, called "Hohenstefn," is so remarkable will be erected at a more desirable place tha* that has, without a doubt, placed the City ol after the new opera which is that where the old stand stood. an appearance. His costumes are very rich Brotherly Love directly to be produced on It almost recalls Longfellow's famous repetition of The nine will be com' and the array in the current of Tuesday evening next at Haverly's Theatre by thi Leigh Hunt in the line, "The Arabs folded their posed »f the following players: John Meister, of badges and jewels displayed success, a success built in fact, on no McCaull Opera Comique Company. Henry Moll, George Lennox, late of the Mlllvllle; the gifts of royalty is very imposing. ficti­ tents and silently stole away," which Longfellow tious or ephemeral basis, but o» a firm rock, Among the members of John T. Raymond's Com denied to his dying day that he had ever seen. Wm. Hanlon, A. Geary, Frank Oeary, William "While the great giant is the central figure, pany is Miss Lizzie The play claimed by Mr. Ziegler, Henry Ritter, Zach. Handshuh, F. H. for as each recurring season brings its tide of Creese, who will be wel Barrymore as his own Is Baker and R. much else is to be witnessed at the Dime theatrical entertainment so also the demand remembered as a popular actress In the Walnu Identical in plot with "Hohensteln," and yet t S. Williamson. The schedule of Museum, where Don Ferreyra, the flute man; Street Theatre stock company years ago. hare not been told that Mr. Barrymore knows games for the season has not ae yet been ar­ upon the benefit fund of societies collectively, German. Madame Modjeska, ranged. Murray triplets, the Leopard boy, J. B. Gar­ many of which have found the desideratum William S. HlggiBS, once an actor, known ti however, does." rison, the skeleton bridegroom, and many reached, most easily the profession as Tackhammer Hlgglns, became Mile. Nevada, the American prima donna, has others invite attention. through the portals of violently insane at his home in Jersey City, Feb become a convert to the Roman Catholic faith. Bernhardt Coming Back. In addition to the the theatre. The system is full of simplicity 23d, and was remored She will shortly singular are curious freaks of nature pre­ to an Insane asylum. receive the rite of baptism-at the N«w YORK, March l.-Mme. Sara Bernhardt If and excellent in result. One-half the price W. J. Ferguson has had a little difficulty with English Passionist Church in Paris. Mile. sented to view in the rooms of the Museum, of every ticket sold Manager Nevada's real name is Mtss Emma Wlxon. She coming to this country next eeaton, but whoW performances by tlie members goes to Kelly, and there will henceforth be two is of varied description favoi the society interested and the other half to "Friendly Tips" at the public service. At least so the daughter of a Dr. Wlxon and was born in a management the comes under Is not settled- every hour in the pretty lecture room and the the Manager Kelly has telegraphed from New Orleans mining camp In Nevada county, Cal., where her Some people say it Is Abbey, but Abbey theatre. Returns must be made four father kept a small Inn in 1857. Her voice was denies It' specialties offered are well worth attention. days before the performance Bob Watt, a Philadelphia author and sketch That she Is coming U pretty accurately .A dime for which said carefully cultivated and she made her first appear­ ascertained> museum represents for the million a tickets are sold; a plan which, while writer has completed a three act comedy entitle! ance in London at the Hayraarket as Amina in for the reason that at McConnell's Theatre it does "Biz," which Townsend's San Francieco Comedy i» "La Sonnambula" on May 18th, 1880. It was not Brooklyn the i£ already booked for a week, IMarcli 5. THE SPORTJGNQ

Jail bearers will be Col. A. London Snowden, Mr. The charges made by A. Hunter against F. Geb- er evidently has some young trotters of good Walter E. Penroee, Mr. George Willing, Col/ Bo!- hart, in relation to the race horse Eole, has been material. BILLIARDS. THE TURF. byshell and Mr. Peter A. B. Widener. The re­ withdrawn from the jurisdiction of the Coney The name Jack Rapid seems to possess a certain mains will be placed in the family lot at Laurel Island Jockey Club. ascination. particularly among owners of pacers. W. A. Russell, Danville, Ky., recently sold to W. ?here are already three "side-wheelers" of that 'Gentle* AelderementB of a Week News for LOT- A. Skinner, for Col. W. J. Gordon, Cleveland, O., name in the country father and Iwo sons and Facts and Fancies Concerning the' the brown gelding Nobby .record 2:251^, by Knobby, very singularly they are all grays. Old Jack en of the Horse. OLD ACQUAINTANCES MEET. dam by Sir Wallace, for $6,000. iapld was raised in Indiana, bul is now owned in man's (tame." Mr. P. Mulcahey, New York, has purchased of he Eastern Stales. He has a record of 2:27. One Budd Doble VliiU Goldsmith Maid at the chestnut if his sons, Jack Rapid, is owned near New Orleans Mr. J. Callahan, of Brighton Beach, the ind has a record of 2:25. Mr. Robert Harper, of OOL TOCRNAMKNT IN PHILADELPHIA RACES 1ST THE SOUTH. Fashion Stud. gelding Turin, aged, by War Dance, from Sister of 'biladelphia. also owns a Jack Rapid with a ^barity, by Knight of St. George. of 2:33%. "When Budd Doble visited Philadelphia a ecord For 1*300 In Frizes and the Championship the Week's Racing at New Winkle, the trotter, which the late Robert C. few years ago there was hardly a Summary of fortnight ago he paid the Fashion Stud 'unningham formed such an attachment to, is Until within a Emblem of Pennsylvania. Orleans. lights nore enlhusiaslicsupporlerof professional trotting Farm at Trenton, N. J., a flying visit for the considered in PitUburg one of the shining ban Mr. P. F. Gallagher. His connection with A pool touruauieut for the State champion- Below will t>e found details of the week's of the road. He is now nineteen years old. he trotter O. A. Hickok is well and favorably especial purpose of seeing his old turf com­ »f Pennsylvania and $200 will take racing at New Orleans: Barney Aaron, the race horse, has had quite a cnown. Of late years, however, Mr. Gallagher hip panion, as he called her, the ex-queen of the ierions attack of distemper In New Orleans, and it *ias only atlended lo Ihe business as becomes the ilace at Byrue & Stock's new pool room, THURSDAY, FEB. 28. may be that he will be retired permanently from jroprietor of a sales stable, but the old feeling :urf, Goldsmith Maid. Mr. H. N. Smith, the for stud purposes. made Eighth and Vine streets, Philadelphia, com­ This was the seventeenth day of the winter the track and kept exclusively till lingers, as shown by a recent utterance proprietor of the noted breeding establish- A movement is on foot to form an Iowa trotting >y him to THE SPORTING LIFE man: "I'll be mencing about the 12th day of March. It is meeting. The weather was cold and neut, gladly welcomed the famous driver Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Coun­ here again, I suppose; not this year, probably circuit, embracing next season." iroposed to have nine players. The contest blustery, occasional northwest winds making and afforded him every facility to in- cil Bluffs, Des Moines, Marshalltown and Daven­ ipect the stock. Budd's sole ambition seemed port It is proposed to offer $5,000 at each meeting. In the course of a discussion between Mr. Joseph will be open to all expert pool players of the unpleasant for the spectators. The Charles Nelson, owner of the it very .o be to get to the old mare as quickly as possible, The sale of Mr. John Plum's effects at the Buena Wallace and Mr. and the prizes divided as follows: racing, on the whole, was fair, and the specu­ as he had not seen her for several years. The Vista House, Gloucester, N. J.. on Thursday, Feb. >lack gelding Theodore Filler, regarding the sale State, lation more brisk than usual. In the last meeting between the two may be satd to have been 28. terminated very satisfactorily. The horses and if the horse, it was mutually agreed to regulate 75 and championship emblem to the win- rather an affectionate one. Budd's face was brought good prices. he amount to be paid, according to the result of race both Voltaire and Carter Harrison had other driving paraphernalia Mayoralty contest. If King was elected ler; second, $45; third, $S5; fourth, $20, and wreathed with smiles as he approached her and Improvements at Sheepshead Bay race he late to succumb to the rank outsider Lillie B., gently patted her upon the neck, while the great The Nelson was to get his price for the horse. If Smith 15 each to the five losers, providing they track will require an outlay of about $70,008. The was successful Wallace was to have him at his who started at 20 to 1 with only four runners. trotter, who appeared to know him in an Instant. members of the Coney Island Jockey Club say that jlay the full series of games. The entrance Carter Harrison, who pulled up lame.is liable came briskly up in front of him, rubbed her head irlce. The latter gentleman became entitled to against his arm and face, played around the stall the gates will open next June on the molt complete he horse, but he did not press his claim and Filler ee will be $5, and all persons wish- Dot to appear again to any advantage this like * youngster; in fact, did everything race course in the world. s sllll the property of Mr. Nelson. up to compete must send in their names season. The following is the summary: but talk. "I used to give her an Charles M. Reed, of Erie, Pa., has purchased the Philadelphia will probably have two or three o Ed. W. Cole, SPORTING LirK, Philadel- Purse $200, five furlongs. Miss Dance (107) 1st, apple," said Budd, "and fortunately I had one chestnut gelding Modoc, record 2:19%, of L. H. epresentatives in the Clay Stakes for three-minute ihia, under whose supervision the tourna­ Jerry Black (112) 2d, Tomahawk (109) 3d; time, this time. I cut it up and placed the pieces In Brown, of Jersey City,for $7,000. he will be driven lorses, to be trotted for at Island Park, Albany, N. ment will be conducted, on or before Thurs- 1:0514. different pockets, but she got them all out. I tell by Win. E. Weeks In the grand circuit, and will be f., in the last week of June. Mr. Joshua Evans Purse $200, six furlong heats. Campantnl (107) you I was glad to see her. The Maid always had use a as a mate to Tony Newell. iroposes to enter Ihe clever brown mare Lizzie R., lay, March 6th, on the evening of which a 1st, Boulotte (97) 2d, Wild Kansas (110) 3d; time, an immensely long tail. I taught her to lie down There is a mare," said Uncle Billy Doble to baled in 1877 by Mambrino Boy (record 2:26%), by meeting will be held at Byrne & Stock's, 1:16 and 1:18^. so that her tail would not come in contact with THE SPORTING LIFE man, pointing to Nellie Hart, Hambrino Patchen, dam by Strader's Caesms M. when all the players must be present to agree Purse $280, one mile and a furlong. Marsh anything. I thought 1 would try and see if she 'that can certainly trot twenty miles in an hour 31ay; Lizzie R.'s dam was by Cripple, he by Mam- o rules, etc. Redon (102) 1st, Wave o' Light (77) 2d, Centennial would remember it now. I asked her to get down. and probably better. I am prepared to wager at irino Chief; 2d dam by Leilnglon; 3d dam by imp. The management are not obliged to accept (90) 3d; time, 1:58%. Well It was very funny to see her turn round and any time a $1,000 to that effect." relt;4th dam by Imp. Phillip, 5th dam by Tiruo- Purse $200, one inlle 110 ywds. Llllle B. (125) round and swctch her tail until 8he thought It wa|| ern; 6th dam by Imp. Saltram. 11 entries, as only nine players are required, on J. Hannlgan, the public trainer, has in charge at they will be chosen from the list a weefc 1st, Voltaire (99) 2d, Carter Harrison (143) 3d; all right and then lie down with it extended Latonia the following horses: Warheld, Slip-along, Mr. Robert Young, proprietor of the sale and and time, 1:54^. the clean straw." Slip-away, Talbot Bro.'s ch. g., by Wanderer; boarding stables at Twelfth and Cherry streets, >rior to the tournament. If there are too FRIDAY, FEB. 29. Tempelbof, Breech-loador.Bravissima, Evangeline, announces that he has for sale a fine selection of nany entries and the nine players cannot be SALE OF THOROUGHBREB8. \Iiss Megowan, Berlin and Bangle. well-bred horses, comprising matched pairs, clever igreed upon the five best players will be Bacing was continued at New Orleans on drivers and speedy travelers. Mr. Young has had selected to play in the championship and Friday under unfavorable circumstances, the President Buttcrworth, of the Belmont Park As­ quite an extended experience, among the better The Chinn & Morgan Stable Sold at an Aver­ sociation, has been subjected to a week's confine­ class of horses particularly, and ho is reputed to be ;be best of the remainder will play in a pre- weather toeicg cool and cloudy. The specu­ ment in doors owing to illness. To a gentleman iminary tournament, the four winners of lation was brisk and favorite-buyers had a age of 81,O1O Each. who has led such an active life for over a half cen- one of Iho best judges of a trotter in Philadelphia. is quite aggravating' rlis Investments are mainly in first-class driving which will compete in the championship bad day. Summary: The sale of Chinn & Morgan's horses in tnry, captivity In any shape stock and a responsible warranty is given with ;ames. Purse $200, six furlongs. Annie L. (92) 1st, training took place at Lexington, Ky., Feb. Dr. Whlteslde, the well-known West Philadel­ every sale. Mr. Young also pays particular at- The games will be played on a Brunswick Tomahawk (107) 2d. Bob Simmons (92) 3d; time, phia physician, evidently takes considerable com- .enllon to filling orders for horses of every de- 27, and on a whole was one of the best sales *ort behind his pacing gelding Jim. The doctor is icriptlon. fc Balke Company's 5 x 10 table and accord- Purse $200, one mile. Callao (106) 1st, Little certainly a gentleman of good taste respecting a fraternity the 'ng to the old rules of eight-ball pool, best ever held in that city. The prices obtained roadster if the pacer is presented as a bright ex­ Among the Philadelphia driving Buttercup (105; 2d, Harry Mann (107) 3d; time, were much larger than expected, as all sold, ight carriages of Wm. Hunt & Co., of Catmlen, N. n twenty-one games, with, such alterations ample. L, seem to be coming quite popular. This must as may be agreed upon by the players at Purse $200, ieven furlongs. Princess (97) 1st, except the yearlings, were heavily engaged. Mr. George Colket recently purchased of Charley be encouraging to the active and enter­ head named in the cata­ certainly a meeting to be held prior to the tournament. Bonnle Australian (102) 2d, Fellowplay (105) 3d; Of the twenty-four Smith, of Haddonfield, N. J., quite a neat-looking prising firm. From observations of THB SPOUTING The championship badge or emblem is pre­ time, 1:30^. logue twenty-one were sold for a total of dark bay mare, 7 years old, 15 hands high, with a JIFH man the work as produced from tho Messrs. Purse $200, oie mile and three furlongs. Ath- record of 2:34)^. The mare is finely gaited and is iunt & Co.'s shous at Camden, can hardly be sur- sented by the Brunswick & Balke Company $21,225, an average of $1,010 each. The lots all lone (105) 1st, Ida B. (97) 2d, Katie Creel (101) 3d; sold were as follows: credited with trotting a mile In 2:16X un tne 'ce at >assed. They guarantee to build a one-man and must be held for two years against time, 2:24K- Lake Champlaln. vagon, weighing from 100 to 125 pounds, anil a comers belonging to the State, and should colt Markland, 4, by Springbok, dam Lo SATURDAY, MABCH 1. Bay Mr. Al Phillips, the popular harness manu­ ,wo-seated wagon weighing from 175 to 300 nounds, the winner be challenged an additional $100 rena; E. Heffner, New York, $3,025. facturer, has been lying quite ill at his home In ivhich cannot be excelled either in stylo, workman- and the games played Racing was continued under more favor­ Chestnut fllly Sadie McNarry, 4, by Enquirer, ihlp or durability. .1 side must be staked dam Nannie McNarry; Or. W. Bowen, Kentucky, Philadelphia. We announce with pleasure, how­ OB a Brunswick & Balke table. able circumstances on Saturday, the ever, that Mr. Phillips has so far regained his In the chestnut gelding Nutwood and the well- he milder and the racing more $1,880. former good health that he will soon be able to trotter Scotland Mr. Horace Craven The room in which the tournament will weather being Chestnut colt Banquet. 3, by King Ban, dam tnown black played is the best adapted in America, being exciting. Bookmakers and poolsellers were Belle Boyden; E. Roche. Missouri, $1,600. resume active duty again. has a team full of fashion. They present a tine dam Sun­ Quite a handsome set of double harness, made appearance in harness, trot smoothly together and jompletely surrounded by galleries in which all busy, speculation being brisker than Bay colt Harpoon, 3, by Harkaway, show quality from head to foot. In answer to tho can be seated with comfort and at usual. The following is a summary: light, M. Wooding, Ohio, $550. by Prltchett and which took first premium at the 100 people Bay colt Hannibal. 3, by Harkaway, dam Lizzie Mount Holly fair last fall, is to be rattled off at remark of THB SPOUTING LIKK man that Scotland he same time see erery game that is played. Purse $200, six furlongs. Gilt (107) 1st, Tenny Mr. Doble's Belmont Avenue House on the after­ vas looking exceedingly well. Mr. Craven said: Vie; I. McClelland, Indiana, $1,025. I don't think Ihe old horse was ever in bet­ Among the probable entries are Ijiic.is, son (110) 2d, Tllford (107") 3d; time, 1:19%. Chestnut gelding Roval Arch 3, by Fellowcralt, noon of Wednesday, March 6th. Tickets are 'Yes, Kelly, Coom-y, Purse $200, half a mile. Rosa R. (97) 1st, Sam the reasonable rate of $1. ter health and I am positive he can trot as well as Pollard, H. Dankleman, dam Bonuie May; T. Barrett, New York, $1.950. placed at ho ever could. I am willing to wager $500, and 1 Schwartz, E. Woods,!'. Sands and Dougherty. Walton (97) 2d, Tarmagent (97) 3d; time, 62% sec. Bay gelding, 3, by War Llance, dam Bank Stock; Fred Miley will Eoon take possession of the road Purse $200, one mile heats. Little Buttercup I. McClelland, Indiana, $190. wish it lobe remembered that it Is not simply (100) 1st, Centennial (101) 2d, Planet, Jr. (100) 3d; resort on the Wlssahiokon known as "ThoTrappe," ,alk, that Scotland can trot in 2:20 with the track TWO-YEAR-OLDS. and lately occupied by Peter Ashman. Peter 'n any fair condition." Caroms. times, 1:45% and 1:46. had enough of Philadelphia for a Purse $200, one mile and a furlong. Athlone Bay colt Le Logos, by Lelaps, dam War Reel; E seems to have William Weeks, one of the best-known of The pool tournament at Capt. Miller's room,New 3d; while, and next week he sets sail with his family Drleans, bejgan on Feb. 19. <108) 1st, Princess (108) 2d, J. Sullivan (105) Heffner, New York. $1,905. for Sea Isle City, in Cape May county, N. J. American trotting horse handlers, has arrived at time, 1:58. Chestnut colt Fellow Tyler, by Fellowcraft, dam Suffolk Park with a rather powerful string ot Chns. A. D.ina, the editor of the New York Sun, Rosaline; R. Puryear. Ohio, $900. The huge pacing gelding Leviathan, the prop­ lorees. At the head of the list Is the bay stallion s a very fine billiard player. filly Grace J., by Austral, dam Ella erty of S. Leake, of the "Rising Sun," Is said to THE LAST CALL. Chestnut J. B. Thomas, 2:18^, by Sterling, a grandson of Mr. Marshall proposes to Invite Soxton. Mo- Breckenrldge; J. H. Miller, Kentucky. $500. have rounded to and goes even more encouraging Godfrey's Patchen; dam Lady Hooper by Defiance. Laughlin and Heiser to give exhibitions in Boston. Chestnut colt Burd«tte,by Ten Broeck.dam End­ than ever. In that case, and if he should stand Then there is the bay gelding Tony Newell, 2:19,% Efforts to Keep the Sheriff off Point Breeze less; H. Roche, Missouri, $1,150. the strain of a campaign, he is most likely to knock ly Clark Chief, owned by Mr. Charles Reed, of The same Brunswick, Balke & Co., table used In 2:23J^ into smithereens. the Syracuse tournament is now iunse at tbe Roch­ Park. Bay colt Four Tens,by Ten Broeck,dam Lorentla; his present record of Erie, Pa. The balance of the horses comprises J. T. Williams. Kentucky, $490. Mr. Robert Steel makes a consignment of twenty Bessie M., pacer, 2:21X; Novelty, ch m, by Good- ester tournament. By authority of the Board of Directors, Bay colt Long Diamond,by Longbow.dam Jewell; head of well-bred and finished trotters to the Kel­ Ing's Champion; NoraTemple, by Belmont, record Eugene Carter is anxious for a match at cushion Hafleigh has sent out a call to the J. Rhodes, Kentucky, $525. logg sale at the Horse Exchange, N. Y., on the 2:29W; Farce, by Princess, sire of Trinket, record caroms for $1,000 a side with Sexton. The proba­ Secretary Chestnut filly Martini, by St. Martin, dam Boba- 18th inst. The list comprises the get of Belmont, 2:29%. and a brown stallion named Newcomer,with bility is that he will bo accommodated. stockholders of the Point Breeze Park Asso­ dilla; G. D. Wilson, Kentucky, $500. Happy Medium, Administrator and Blue Bull, no record. In billiard circles, Fonda.by Fonso.dam Serenade: T Owen OavanaKh. well-known ciation inviting them to a meeting at the Chestnut filly and they are catalogued to trot from 2:30 to 2:40. The prospects are good for the finest race meet- ras prostrated with a paralytic stroke along the Marrett, New York. $325. A running and trotting meeting combined, say Ing ever held in Nashville. Nine stake races have entire right side about three weeks since, secretary and treasurer's office, D. P. S. TBARLINOS. three days of running and one of trotting, is being closed, with entries comprising nearly all the crack In the Buffalo pool tournament Rogers won the Nichols' Bazaar, Broad and Cherry streets, Brown colt by Longfellow, dam Endless; Apple- talked of for the New Hunting Park, either in May flyers of thn South and East. The Hermitage championship, $50 and a gold medal, Chamberlain by & Johnson, New York, $1,000. or June next. If fair attractions are offered and stake, for two-year fillies, half-mile, eighteen en­ taking second money of $26, and Ellis third, $10. upon the night of March 3. A strong appeal Bonnle May; the meeting Is properly conducted, there is no rea­ tries; the Belle Mead slakes, for three-year-olds, a Chestnut colt by Fellowcraft, dam for A 300-point three ball billiard game in Troy, N- lias been made to each and every stockholder R. Hoche, Missouri. $1,400. son why the enterprise should not meet with suc­ mile and a quarter, fifteen; theKlrkman stakes, _'.. Feb. 21, between Wm. Sexton, of New York" in the Broeok, dam Belle Boy- cess. all ages, auille and a quarter, sixteen; the mixed still remaining in good standing Chestnut fllly by Ten mile, sixteen; and Charles Ettler, of Albany, wns won by Sexton, Association, (the list embraces about one hundred den; Appleby & Johnson, New York. $750. In speaking of the prospects of the pacer Pronto stakes, for two year-olds, five-eighths who beat E tiler 07. and twenty names) to be present at the meeting, Bay filly by Longfellow, dam Vexation; Dallas this year, Councilman Strickland says: "I'll show the Maxwell House stakes, for maiden throe-year- so that everyone Interested will, be made con­ Chinn, Kentucky, $300. exactly the kind of a pacer he is when the bell olds, mile, fifteen; the Kcnnesaw stakes, three-year- The New York Turf Club has found it necessary versant with the state of affairs. As matters now Hay eolt by King Ban, dam Hobad/lla; B. a. rings in tbe spring. I would Imve showed the olds, mile and one-eighth, ten; the Falrvlew stakes, ;o abandon its cushion carom tournament. The stand the property is set down to DO sold DycTSe' Tboinas, Keatuaky. faoo. fastest paoer In Philadelphia last year, had he all ages, mile and one-eighth, eleven; Damsel difficulty was in handIcapulng the contestants to Sheriff on April 7th. Information has been re­ Chestnut colt by King Ban, dam Ella Brecken- not been taken suddenly ill after his race at Bel­ stakes, maiden three-year-old fillies, mile, nine; he satisfaction of the odds-giver. of the Fidelity Tiast ridge; Woodard &. Co., $360. the Jackson stakes, two-year-old colts, one-half Wm. Sexton has of late been paying considerable ceived from the officials mont." mile, fourteen. Company that they will not press for the entire Several other lots were sold, including N. Mr. Edwin Hart has just returned from a brief ittentton to tho practice of rail playing. On Feb. clearing up the mortgage, which amounts, with trip to Virginia. It was a little further Among Mr. Cross' latest importation of fine-bred 18 he expressed the opinion that of the four games over $42,(XK). They are W. Kittson's imported mare Jolly Nun, by pleasure horses at Guorney dark's stable, on Sansom street of billiards Introduced since 1878, the champion's interest, to something the South than "Ole virglnny" that Mr. Hart, some satisfied to allow $30.000 remain at fire per cent. If Jolly Friar, to D. Swigert for $100 and thirty-seven years ago, received his first lessons in above Eleventh, was a big, black, Indiana bred game is the best. the balance of the mortgage is satisfied. If this is bay mare Galatea, by Leamington, to J. H. turf matters and it seems natural therefore that pacer named Joe Hooker. He is seven years old, At Baldwin's, St. Louis, Feb. 20,Eugene Carter done the Association will have a new lease of life, Miller for $300. the gentleman should manifest an attachment for stands 16% hands, and was sired by Corbeau, dam )eatT. J. Gallaaher, 400 to 327. cushion caroms, otherwise the grounds will positively be sold upon that section of the country. a natural pacing marc, now ownt d by an aged $500 a side; winner averaged 4.32-02 and loser 3.54- the day specified. German lady living near Evansvllle, Ind. The 91; best runs were S3 by Carter and 31 by Gallagher, the stockholders see the Well-Bred Trotters to be Sold. The unwelcome news has been received that Mr. horse wus critically examined by a number of "I think a majority of A. R. Ladd, formerly lessee of the New Hunting W. H. Catton was referee. importance of taking a hand in the final efforts to sale of speedy and fashion­ prominent pacing admirers, but he was finally gave the destruction of the property as a driving An important Park, is lying rather seriously 111 at his home, captured by Paul Sands, of Camden, N. J. While George Slosson and L. W. Pcrkins played at park and therefore I am satisfied there Till be a ably-bred trotting stock will take place at the Broad and Germantown avenue. A host of friends Mr. Cross confidently believes that Joe Hooker Foley's, Chicago, Fob, 18, the former running 164 pretty large attendance," said a director of the Bazaar, Broad and Cherry streets, on Thurs­ express sympathy In the well-known turfman's will pace In 2:20 before the season Is over, he freely and averaging 31 1-10 in 600 ^t eight-inch balk- affliction, and a general hope Is sincerely mani­ pacer in the West line, and I'orkfns scoring a total of 101; best run 26. Association. day morning next, March 6, at 11 A. M. The admits that he has another the champion's When questioned whether the Board hail any­ are the property of Mr. George Willing, of fested that he will speedily Recover. much superior to the black In speed. He is a bay, On the llith they tried It again at horses 2:23%, made game, Slosson scoring 600 to 311, averaging 24, and thing definite mapped out for relief to present to Germantown, and a glance over the advertisement Mr. George Martin, an expert among trotters, is 15% hands high and has a record of 104; the stockholders, the answer was no. "I am in another column will show their true character. temporarily located in Thirty-second street. New recently in Alabama. aavlnir 122 as his best run, Perklns' best run, nearly confident, however, from the conversa­ Occasions like this one, when two horses of recog­ York. Whether he will remain there any length The national horse show will fill the Madison averaging, \'t%. tion I have had with several members of the nized merits are brought In front of the auc­ of time or return to Philadelphia is another ques­ Square Garden from May 27 to May 31. The regu­ The tournament at Marshal's room, Boston, for Board, that If a sufficient number of stockholders tioneer's stand and presented to the public in a tion. George, who never appears to be without a lar prize list has been increased from $10,470 to the cushion carom championship came to an end present themselves at the meeting an easy imJ well-defined form, are very rare. Mr. Willing of­ good horse, says he has a six-year-old bay pacer, $17,460, and Ihe special prize list has been augmen­ Tuesday Feb. 26. Moses Yatler, of Lynn, won the satisfactory way will be shown t,and was wit­ for regulating the matter of college notice. If Watson fails to appear we will rounds were fought, and both men were nessed by about 400 spectators. The contestants were athletics generally. These gentlemen de­ send the copies of the papers in the case to Federraeyer and Guerrero are steadily continu­ John Smith, of Colorado, and William McDonald, England and ing their journey from California with their wheel­ terribly punished. The fight was for a purse if England. When the men made their appear* cided that it would be unwise to approve of let the English athletes see for barrows. of $200. The principals themselves. I do not know upon what Wat- were Dan Martin ince It was evident that Smith was no match for many of these rules and unanimously re­ J. McLaughlln defeated B. Prescott In a catch- and Harry Short of Pittsburg. Larry McDonald, who forced the fighting from the start. sou bases his charge that Myers is not an At the end of the fourth round Smith solved to reject them amateur athlete, as-catch can wrestling match for $400 and gate at Ackerman acted as referee, and the battle threw up the as a whole. At the unless it is upon the fact Streaton, 111. was conducted according to the rules govern­ sponge and the money was given to McDonald. same time they that Myers receives a small salary for his The mill lasted only fourteen minutes. Both men appointed Dr. J. William W. Cahill and Barney Laffrey are matched to ing the London prize ring. When time was showed marka of White, Dr. S. Weir Mitchell and Samuel services as secretary of the Manhattan Club wrestle at Lawrence, Mass., catch-as-catch-can for severe punishment about the and is also called both men stepped into the hastily con­ head and face. Powell as a committee to make a statement engaged'by the Sportsman as its $100, March 10th. structed ring together, athletic editor. As to the salary he receives Fred and the slugging was For the purpose of finding out which among the of the reasons for such objections. Stone and Harry Simpson ran 100 yards for immediately begun. Martin was a strong heavy-weight boxers at present In the East Rule one of the from the club, it is customary to pay secre­ $250 a side at New Orleans on Feb. 22. Stone won is really proposed "regulations easily favorite at the outset, but before the struggle the best man,Billy Madden announces that he will provides that "every director or instructor taries of athletic clubs as well as most handi- in 10 1-5 sec. five $800 and $200 to be awarded In the prizes at a cappers. Nobody A. Seibert defeated W. Kreamer In a 440-yard had progressed very far Short's stock went boxing tournament, open in physical exercises or athletic sports must ever thought of calling a up, reducing the odds very considerably. to all, and conducted te handicapper a professional athlete because foot race at Pittsburg on Saturday, Feb. 23d, win­ under the rules that governed the tourney gotten appointed by the college authorities and ning easily by ten yards. Martin showed himself to be the more np by him in London, and at which announced as such in the catalogue. The he was paid for his work. The handicapper Charles Sliteh- at Birmingham, England, receives Harry Vaughn has accepted W. Edward's char scientific of the two, while Short displayed ll won the championship of England. Madden committee recommend the general purpose of $4,000 or lenge forasix days' walking match for $1,000 a aide' gifet staying powers. proposes to match Mitchell against the winner of |5,000 a year for his work, but his title The ninety-eight the coming tournament, this rule, but they object to the names of to The race will take place In New York. hotly contested rounds were disposed of be­ unless the participants sparring-masters, fencing-masters and the the name of amateur has never been ques­ Dan O'Leary therein are willing that he should enter, in which tioned. Of the and H. Schmehl are matched to fore either of the men weakened any, and case he will be among the competitors. like appearing on the list of college officers, same character is the work walk for$400 and gate receipts in Chicago. Dan then the fight was brought to which Myers does for the Sportsman. Has has to cover 275 miles to his opponent's 250. an abrupt close A tournament for wrestlera and boxers for gold llule two prohibits the employment of by Short throwing Martin back over the medals presented by H. W. Peckbam professional athletes for either instruction or anybody ever thought of calling W. B. Cur- The 125-yard foot race between M. K. Kettleman and S. O. and H. benches and punching him severely while in Donnell took place at Clarendoa Hall, N. Y., Feb. practice in preparation for inter-collegiate tis a professional, because he writes reports M. Johnson was won by the former at New a prostrate position. 27. Charley McCoy ALd Tommy Barnes competed of games and has written more or less about Orleans, Feb. 24th. The stakes were $5,000 and the The claim of foul was for the light-weight contests. The committee argue that young time 121^8., flying start. allowed by the referee, and this ended the boxing medal, whbh was won. men, animated by a spirit of strong rivalry, athletics for years? He was good enough to battle. by McCoy. p. J. Ring, of Staten Island, beat R. be a member of the New York Athletic Club, Tom Eaves' running dog Bend Or Is rapidly re­ A large amount of money had been Cook, of Aetoria, In the contest for the middle­ ought to be intrusted to none but ex­ covering from his accident, and there is a chance placed on the result, and the sudden winding weight trophy at collar-and elbow wrestling. Two perienced trainers, all of whose work could and he is good enough now to be a member that he will be a competitor In light-weights, of the American. It is TUB SPORTIK* up of the fight was a source of great disap­ Joseph Shelley and John Smith, not be done by any director of physical cul­ absurd." LIFH great puppy stakes, pointment. Another match will be arranged wr«stled collar-and-elbow and Shelley won two ture, however able and energetic. They re­ The Birchfield Harriers won the Midland Coun­ between the falls. Jack Boylan and James McOue, light­ ties two men. weights, sparred four rounds. Boylan refused to commend that professional trainers be subject FOOT RACING. cross country championship Feb. »th, by 28 to the recommendation of persons authorized points, the Mosely Harriers gaining second honors. spar another round and the medal was awarded to There were 120 competitors. HOW JERE DtTNN KILLED J2LLIOTT, McOue. by the faculty. Conclusion of the 135 Yards Handicap at A boxing match Eule three demands that college athletic P. Golden not feeling satisfied with his reeen* of fonr rounds has been arranged I'astime Park. race with Gassman, again challenges him for a $50 Graphic Account of the Deadly Encounter between John L. Sullivan and George M. Robin­ organizations shall practice with none other in son, of the San Francisco Olympic Club, About 300 people trophy. The race to take place upon an open-air a Chicago to take than organizations of similar institutions of visited Pastime Park, track and about the middle of March. Saloon. place In San Francisco on March 6. Robinson Is Philadelphia, on Monday, Feb. 25th, to wit­ the champion heavy-weight gymnast of the Pacific learning. The committee claim that the rule Fitzgerald, Bowell, Vlnt, Hazael, Noremac, Jere Dunn prints a long letter in the Cin­ is ness the concluding .heats of the $250 foot Bur- Coast and has a great reputation as a boxer. unfair, that amateur teams and crews are rell and Smith are steadily pursuing tbeir training cinnati Enquirer, of Feb. 24th, telling how When Mace first visited the Pacific Coatt he had a often handicap. The thirteen winners of the first at Wood's covered athletic grounds In Brooklyn made up of material as good socially as he happened to murder Jimmy Elliott. private trial with Robinson, and it is said that the the undergraduate classes, and that it would day's running were the contestants and after for the go-as-you-please race in New York. He amateur proved himself very expert. Last winter deprive those colleges situated at a distance some fair sprinting Colford, Torr, Flynn and The 100-yards foot race between George Cahill, of says: he met Slade, the Maori, In a public exhibition. from similar institutions of necessary prac­ Hergott were left to decide the final. Prior Galveston, and Louis Peco, of Houston, Texas, the ' 'I never saw Elliott until I made the match There was no hard hitting in their bout, It being to the trial heats Hergott was favorite at 4 to champion sprinter, for $1.000 a side and the cham­ quite a friendly set-to, but Robinson bad very de­ tice. pionship, was won by the former. Heavy odds had between him and Sullivan. I didn't publish cidedly the best of it. The conditions of the match Bule four provides for a standing com­ G, Broad bent coming next at 2 to 1 and Flynn been laid in Peco's favor. Elliott until after he attacked me in the are: Four rounds, Marqnis was quoted at 3 to 1 with few takers. In the of Queeusberry rules; mittee to supervise contests and approve Daniel O'Leary and Henry Sohmehl are matched Chicago Titnet. I got the better of him in the match to take place within tei days. There will rules, composed of one member from the fourth heat Broadbeat, who was giving to walk for a purse of $400 and gate receipts this the newspapers; then he went to drink. He be no stakes, Sullivan is to receivs two-thirds and faculty of each college in the association. Flynu 4% yards start, broke down so badly month. The race will take place In Chicago, and lay in wait behind Clayton's door to shoot Robinson one-third of the net reciipts. The committee recommend that the com­ that he was unable to finish, Dan in order to win the money will have to cover 275 me. I knew this, but made my usual The Virginia (Nev.) Chronicleti&s this to say of which allowed Flynn to reach the miles before Schmehl covers 250. the great John L: "John L. Su.llvan. the Boston mittee be composed of official representatives rounds without seeing him till we squared natheto, had better get back to his Athenian and not members of faculties tape an easy winner. The result of the George Hazael states that be has strained si ten­ gin- necessarily. don in one of his legs, which accounts for his not accounts at the Tivoli. I was warned of his mill or he may bo taken back Ina box. Wherever llule five, restricting students to final heat was a foregone conclusion, aa Her­ threats, and always he has been in his Western tour he has almoBt In­ four gott had run signing articles for a a)-mile race with Herbert. It went prepared when I years' membership in any particular club, is mu^h faster than either of his appears to us there is some monkey business at­ w«nt to the Tivoli. I didn't know he was variably exhibited the brutal side of hie character- rejected by the committee, opponents, and odds of 3 to 1 were freely laid tached to the Hazael end of this match. there being simply the Inside and outelde and insulted because it pre­ until I was within six feet of him. He decent people by threatening u "slap 'em in der vents the participation by men pursuing on his winning. Flynn was the second K. Lord, of Boston, defeated W.W. saw me and commenced choice Montgomery, moving rapidly. I jawr" or to "mop der floor wid 'em." Some day he post-graduate studies. They claim that fraud at 2 to 1, Colford and Torr being of Penacook, N. H., in a collar-and-elbow wrestlinic fired immediately without aim, and hit him will tackle one of those inoffensive little fellows so is already prevented by the rules established quoted at 20 to 1. After about an hour's rest match at Boston.Feb. 26th. Lord gained the second in the right arm. His pistol fell to the floor. common on the border who are quick on the by the colleges themselves, the men appeared on their marks and at the and third falls, Montgomery breaking his hold on draw and who don't do their shooting under the which practically both occasions, thereby losing the match. He asked Plaisted to pick it up, and came at Marquis of Queenaberry prevent men entering the professional schools pistol shot left their marks together. Half me with a chair. I fired and missed. The rules. Then Mr. Sullivan's way down the track Flynn had overtaken The challenge of George Smith to run any other slugging will be of no use to him, and he will wish after graduation merely to help retain the sprirter In the country 100 yards, for from $1,000 to chair caught in a chandelier. Then Elliott he had cultivated pedestrlanism more extensively. championship. Torr and Colford and was spinning after the $5,000 a side, has been accepted by M. K. Kettle- grappled me and never broke till the last shot Should he get knocked out with a pistol bullet on Rule six demands that all games must be favorite at a rattling pace, but the distance man, of Harper, Kan. The principals will meet was fired. Plaisted had given Elliott I the first round there would be little mourning out­ played on the grounds proved too short, Hergott taking the tape shortly to complete arrangements for the race. side of his native Boston. The people are getting of one of the compet­ pistol and grasped my left arm. Elliott fired disgusted with him." ing schools. The committee object that some two yards in front of the Eastern flyer, he Owen McGarty won the Clark cateh-as-catch-can twice; one shot missed, one ploughed my about one yard in front of Torr, Colford wrestling cup at the Olympic, Phila , on Monday, There was a terrific eight-round glove fight at colleges do not own "home grounds;" that Feb. scalp. Elliott struck me with his pistol and Toronto, Feb. the interest and value of athletic contests in­ bringing up the rear, this result verifying 25th, but owing to W. Coupe being taken sick brought 28. between M. J. Kirinan. a local the during the tournament McCarty says he will allow me to my knees. At last he put his athlete, and S. C. Bittle, of Cleveland. The men crease directly with the equality of conditions predictions of THE SPCKTING LIFE in its Coupe to wrestle for It any time he pistol to my side and said, 'Now, were evenly matched and tte slugging was issue of Feb. 20th, when it selected thinks proper. I've gol heavy. Tinder which they take place, and that a cer­ Hergott, The faculty of Amberst College, Amherst, nave you.' I warded his shot with my elbow and In the last round Bittle was lifted off his feet, bat tain unavoidable advantage accrues to the Flynn and Elsenhower as the best handi­ followed the example of the Yale and Dartmouth it struck my arm. I put one shot in hi! recovered quickly and forced the fighting. The capped men in the race, and only for Eisen- colleges and voted not to adopt the regulations excitement was intense and pandemonium reigned club using grounds with which they are fa­ groin and then got on my feet. He struggled In the hall. Kirman's ftce miliar. They urge that the closing game, hower having to meet Hergott in the second recently proposed by Harvard to govern the em. awhile streamed with blood, at ploying of professionals In college athletic sports. after and gave up in a tone of voice and he was blind and wasstrainlug for breath. The least, of a series of contests be played upon round of heats, it is probable that the three that everybody could hear. He died of in- timekeeper yelled "Time." but could not be heard, neutral grounds. men would have been first, second and third. The Faculty of Darmonth College has refused to ernal hemorrhage.'' and Bittle knocked him off the stage. Friends Kule seven, The following is the summary: adopt the regulations proposed for the government taJred-biizi up an J throw Mm bacic, Wjben Bfetfa "that no race shall be for a of intercollegiate sports because Dartmouth, from truck Jgain. Knocking him senseless into a chair. longer distance than three miles," seems FIBST HEAT. Its position, is not «xpoEed to the danger j threaten­ Shonldor Hits. 'he re 'eree then grabbed Bittle, who acted like a based upon the erroneous idea that a race is C. Colford, Pbila...... IS 1 ing other colleges In connection with athletic wil'd beast, and dragged him sports. Win. Lehman Is matched to fight Billy News' un" away. Both men harmful in proportion to its length. On the W. Campbell, Phlla...... UU 2 known March nth, In Philadelphia. were badly punlsbed. The referee announced that T. Yates, Kensington...... 16>| 3 The backers of Ed Decker, Urmau won by fifty-three ptints contrary, the longer the race the less is the of Vermont, are wil­ Tng Wlleon to forty-two for 8BCOND HEAT. ling to make the stakes $1.500 a side In his oollar- has permanently retired from the Bittle. The decision was received with cheers strain on the vital forces of the oarsmen. and-elbow wrestling match with John McMahon, arena and Is making piles of money with the last. and hisses. He tried to withhold tht decision, but Kule eight orders that students be not al­ N. J.Torr, Phila...... 15 -1 the latter thinks At Billy Madden's rave It under J. Bell, Kensington...... 19 —2 one-third the sum enough, but he benefit Feb. 28th, Jack Demp- threats from the crowd, composed of lowed to engage in any game or contest ex- W. Borden, Burlington, N. J...... 22 will accommodate all Decker's friends in outside sey knocked Jim Barry out In two rounds for a llrman's frienda. At one time the mob stormed cept with students of colleges in which these 3 bets before the match takes place. purse of $25. the stage and the police were powerless. Kirinan rules are in force. The committee do not be­ THIRD HEAT. Hans Rink, who claims to be the champion Jack Welch has left Philadelphia for Trenton, was in u swoon at the close. lieve in narrowing the field of competition. J. Hergott, Germantown...... 20 wrestler of Switzerland, has arrived In New York where he will finish Keenan's education for his W. Sheppard,Philadelphia...... lli« and deposited $100 with Mr. fight with Mitchell. "While they believe in certain proper W. Elsenhower, Philadelphia. E. K. Fox as a forfeit Rod and Gnn Gossip...... in support of a challenge to Bibby to wrestle,catch- Jimmy Gallagher, the well-known light-weight, restrictions, they urge, on the other hand, FOURTH HEAT. as-catch-can style, for $500 a side. If Bibhy does They are having very little snow in Iowa so far that the highest degree who started out with the Sullivan combination, this winter, aad the quail are doing nicely. of excellence and the J. Flynn, Southlngton, Conn...... 10. not accept the challenge will be open to all. and journeyedTfith it to Kansas City, Is now In St. greatest benefit to participants can come only D. Adair, Kensington...... 144; Louis. A few deer are wintering about in Michigan, but through wide field of competition. W..Broadbent, there are aa many wolves as deer. No one kills the Philadelphia...... 5>i James Mitchell Is getting in fine condition for hu wolves, as there is no bounty on them. In general the committee cannot see the FINAL HEAT. match with Keenan at Arthur Chambers', Phila. justice of imposing regulations on crews, eight o'clock sharp on Tuesday, March 4th. Every He has great confidence In himself,which Is a good There are plenty of ducks in Shinaecock Bay; it .T. Hergott. Oermantown, $200...... 20 1 owner Is requested to be present as several import­ quality. 8 estimated to be one hundred thousand by natives. base ball nines, foot ball, lacrosse and cricket J. Flynn, Southington, $26...... VM 2 ant questions will but to vote and decided upon by All redheads and broadbllls, and still coming by teams and at the same time passing over un­ N. J.Torr, Philadelphia, $15 ...... 15 3 the majority. All the dogs must be shown as Charles Mitchell, the English pugilist, hue the thousands dally. noticed the general field of athletics, such as C. Colford, Philadelphia, $10...... 18 4 usual. grown nearly an inch taller since first visiting America. He now stands 5 feet »>£ inches ana United States Fish Commissioner Bills la dis- running, jumping, bicycle riding, tug-of-war, Wat Booth acted as handicapper and referee At Cleveland,Feb. 25th, a mixed wrestling match weighes 182 pounds. Tibuting from the National Fish Hatchery at putting tke shot, &c., all of which enter into and George Turneras pistol-firer. took place between Dennis Gallagher and Duncan Vorthville, Mich., 75,000,000 whitefish minnows for C. Ross, at the latter's place. The match was "Uncle Bill" Tovee's will was offered for probate the chain of great college sports. The report closes: won in the office lakes. Three millions were "Although by Ross, but only after a fierce battle of five bouts, of the Surrogate of Kings County, N. planted in Lake Erie last week and a similar adverse to minute or rigid re­ BOSTON ATHLETES. two of which were won by Gallagher, both at col­ Y., Feb. 21. The will bequea number will be planted In Lake Ontario at Oswega strictions unon" college sports, we fully ap­ lar-and-elbow. The conditions of the match were acres of ground to his widow. thie week. preciate the necessity of excluding therefrom An Enjoyable Exhibition by'the South Boston $25 a side, two bouts at catch-as-catch-can and At Boston, Feb. 23d, Thos. Gray, of Lowell, and A dispatch from Houston, Texaa, states that oc all spirit of professionalism collar-and-elbow, and one at side-hold. Dave Kennedy, of Lawrence, a well-known and would wil­ Athletic Club. oars­ Washington's Birthday two teams of twenty-eight lingly see the University of Pennsylvania Harry Lewis, of Wilkesbarre, Is out with a chal­ man, fought five rounds, Queensberry rules, for men each from that city bagged over 3,500 snipe «nter into any reasonable agreement in the An exhibition was given under the auspices lenge to run P. J. Gallagher, of Drifton, and Geo. $100 a side. Th« fight was declared a draw. and quail. The Bhoot commenced at 6 o'clock matter of this club at their hall in South Boston, Turner, of Philadelphia. Each man is to put in $200, Mike Donavan has challenged Mike Cleary to A. K., participants being required to shoot the which the colleges of the Eastern and the winner to take >lrds on Middle States might think agreeable." Mass., on Washington's Birthday, about four the pot. The challenger may fight with hard gloves,for $500 a side,open for $1,000 the wing. Capt. Tallaferro and team hundred run Gallagher for $200, but Turner can't run fast according to the rules of the London prize ring, on [tiled 1,839 and Capt. Hutchinson's party 1,812. ———•——— being in attendance. The results: enough to keep himself warm. Lewis has evidently turf. Donavan has deposited $100 with a New York The largest individual records were: T. Lucas, THAT TRIP TO ENGLAND. One-mile walk Competitors: William Plunketti made a mistake in his man. George Turner is not paper to back up his challenge. 128; A. Erickson, 117; George Ellis, 103. S. A. Murphy, James Kiley and Frank Stevens. a professional runner; he Is an honest pistol-flrer. Toung Slattery defeated Bill Williams, colored, An English journal relates that during some Won by Murphy, in 7m. 238.; James Riley second. T. C. Herbert defeatd a man both of construction work A London Paper Asks Something About 7m. 30s. named Foley in a San Francisco, Cal., at Steige Station, on the banks of the River Two-mile fifteen mile race at Sportsman's Park, St. Louis, Berkeley, Feb. 14. They boxed with soft gloves, Dnie»er, In Central Russia, the electric light was Myers, the American Amateur Sprinter. run Competitors: B. Devlln, Cam­ on Sunday, Feb. 24. Foley received one mile start and Williams, who had much the wont of the en­ employed to enable the workmen to prosecute their bridge; T. Cully, Boston; Peter Rlley, TJ. A. C.; J. In the n'fteen, and helu the lead for more counter, committed abors at night. The rays Speaking of the intended trip of L. E. Thorn pson, Frank Stevens. J. Me Alllster, U. A. C.; than half a foul In the fifth round. of the light proved the distance, when Herbert passed him and was Jimmy Weeden, of Pittsburg, last week fatally attractive to the fish, drawing to the sur­ Myers, the American amateur champion Johnsimpson. Won by Peter Riley, In 12m. 4s.; never again headed. Foley was beaten by half .a was th« faces vast quantities of the different species found B. Devlln second, 12m. 8s. mile.1141113. Herbert s time recipient of four handsome glasi paper weights, n the Dnieper. short distance runner, to England, the Lon­ Tug-of-war South Boston Athletic Club, W. was lu. 30m.,ouui., whichnui^u IsID nearuuur presented to him by a few friends InMillvale, N. J. Within the charmed field of Il­ the record, and considering the bad track, was an Two contain the figure of Jimmy lumination they lay in masses, apparently blinded don Referee states that all sorts of stories Hardlng (captain), J. Williams, Ed. Eager, James excellent performance. W. Richards waited upon in fighting atti­ and stupefied, and the workmen easily made im­ Caroy (anchor), beat Lynn team, W. H. Lewis the winner. tude. The figures are all glass and the design I> mense hauls. about the doubtfulness of Myers' amateur­ (captain), J. W. Pettee, G. J. Barrett, W. H. unique. ism are in circulation, and that he has a host Phillips (anchor). At the Maiden,Mass., skating rink,Feb. 27, Clar­ Mitchell, the English pugilist, arrived in New of enemies both in England Tug-of war (junior) First pull: S. B. A. C. Jr., ence Goldthwaite, of Charlestown; Clarence York from England Cooking Note*. and America. It Josselyn, of Maiden; Charles Walton, of East Boa- on the Arizona, Feb. 25th. He concludes: T. Honnessy, (captain), F.Hennessey, P. Sullivan, D was met by Billy Madden and taken charge of by In a house in Ridgeway, Canada,Feb. J2d, a main McLaughlin;CHyPoint,C.O'NeIl (anchor). J.Rand, ton, and A. Goldthwaite, of Charlestown, were that gentleman. In "What we want'to know In England is, under competitors In the third two mile match for the $20 the afternoon he held a recep­ between Buffalo and Erie birds took place. Nine J . Lewis, L.Coyne. A tie. Second pull: City point won tion at Madden's. To a reporter he professed great battles were feught, Buffalo winning seven. what arrangements, so faraa this eido is concerned. Third pull: Union team, J. Kiley, w. Davii, J. gold medal. The race was an exciting one, and anxiety to meet Sullivan again. is Myers coming to England? Is he to be the guest Cogan, J. Fay (captain and anchor), beat Cam­ was won by Clarence Goldthwaite In 10m. 308.. his Acock fight between NtwJeney and Hoboken of a club, or Is he to be run by aprivateindividual? bridge, J. Galvln, J. McLean, M. Doyle, P. Mur- brother coming In 2 seconds later. Young Gold­ The Waite-Burns hard glove fight for $500 a side 3irda was decided at a Yew York sporting resort Under the circumstances we ought to know all phy (captain and anchor) . Final pull: City Point thwaite has won the medal twice, and If he can and the championship of Montana occnred at Butte, Feb. 27th. Five battles were fought, of which New about the business contract. There was mystery win it again it will become his property. Montana, Feb. 25th. Two thousand peop]« Jersey won four. beat Union. were pnient. enough last time and the business did no particu­ Sparring bouts between Prof. Silvie, S. B. A. C. At the winter sports of the Prlnceton College In the first ronnd Waite knocked At Far Rockaway lar credit to amateurism, although so much secrecy ana Murphy, Burns down. In the second Bnrne struck Walte a Feb. 27th, a cock fight took Early A. C., William Leary, North- Athletic Association, which took place Feb. 22, the foul blow, giving the fight place between birds representing Queens county was maintained as to the way In which the money End, and P. Sullivan, S. B. A. C., and horizontal first event was the standing high jump, which to Walte. and Plainfleld. Out of eleven battles Plainfield was shared out. This time, with an opposition in bar exercises by Prof. Weinsome were features of was won by J. B. Harrlman, '85, who made a It is stated that McCaffrey backed out of his won seven, the stakes being $50 on each fight and Americf.the trouble is likely to be far greater. the entertainment. record of 4ft. 51n. J. C. Adams, '88, put the shot match with Kilraine, of Boston. In an interview $500 on the main. However, it is the general impression that Myers with Mac. he says the money The officials were: E. E. Merrill, referee; J. C. 34ft. 2 In. J. B. Harrlman, '85, also won the run­ is not sufficient for A cocking main took place Feb. 26, between is being sent to England so aa to avoid meeting Orowley, judge of sparring; J. Sullivan, starter; J. ning high jump, clearing the bar at 6ft. 41n. The him, as it would cost him more than the stakes to Brooks for the championship, and the same Infor­ get into condition and Williamsburg and South Brooklyn birds In a Walsh, C. Conner, T. Harrlngton, J. Hayes and M. middle-weight wrestling event between J. Flnney, pay expenses. If Kilraine sporting resort In Van Brunt street, N. mation says that Myers Is by no means the man he J. Moore, scorers and timekeepers; T. Lane and T. '84, and A. Hardcastle was won by the latter. In will make the stakes $1,000 a side the match will Y. There has been." goon. were ten battles, six of which were won by the J. Hennessey, general managers. the pole vault H. Toler cleared 8ft. »in., thus beat­ Williamsburg birds. The examination of Mr. Myers' standing ing two other contestants. Bird, '85, defeated Stephen O'Reilly, better known as "Seddon'a Griffith, '86, in the heavy-weight wrestling. There Mouse," while In Columbia, tfa., they have licensed a cock-pit as an amateur, which has been instituted Foot Race Arranged. locked up In a New York police directly in the rear of the court with the were six contestants in the spring-board jumping, station on a charge of Intoxication, Feb. 24th, tried house. Mains ara object of sending him to England The which was won by J. B. Harriman. '85. The tug- to commit suicide by fought Thursday and Saturday eveninsrs. There with a clear record following are the articles of agreement hanging himself to the bars Is not a city in the country where cock-fights if possible, will begin for a 100 yards foot race between Fred of-war was won by the '86 class team. of his cell. He was cut down but little the worse are shortly as will be seen from the following for his attempt. He was held not almost of nightly occurrence, but no city ex­ Rogers, of Trenton, N. J., and H. Weatley, Richard Dowse, the English professional athlete, in $500 for attempt­ cept Columbia has gained any revenue therefrom. notice issued by the Manhattan Athletic of Canada: who, in a ten-mile race with HerrPaulsen, at Mil­ ing suicide. Club under date of waukee, the 12th inst.. had to succumb Jere Monrot, of Chicago, has issued the follow­ Feb. 25: Articles of agreement entered Into this day, Feb. to the Charley Norton, the light-weight, met the un ing challenge: "I will Norwegian skater, is nettled at some attacks on known, who had been matched against him in a. fight any man In the coun­ Notice is hereby given to all persons holding or 28,1884, between Fred Rogers, of Trenton, N. J., his skatorial and cycling ability, try nine, eleven or thirteen battles with game birds, having knowledge or centrol of any proofs, oral or and Harry Weatley, of Canada, to run 100 yards and has issued a three round glove fight at Clarendon Hall, N. Y. written, broad challenge, depositing $50 with the Chicago Feb. 25th. Charley Mitchell was referee and EC the weights ranging from four pounds to five showing or tending to show that Mr. L. for flve hundred and fifty (550) dollars. Rogers Herald, to bind any match as follows: pounds and fourteen ounces, for $100 a side and E. Myers has violated the definition of an ama­ stakes $300 to Weatley's $250. $10 a side is now Mr. D»wse Plummer, time keeper. The unknown proved to be $500 or $1,000 says he is "ready to skate any man In the world" Joe Nixey. Norton made the most points and the a side for the odd fight." A forfeit of teur, to present the same to the executive com­ down in the hands of Tom Eaves, 823 Callowhill one mile straightaway, $100 has been posted with the Chicago Daily Areic». mittee of amateur athletes at a meeting to be held street, Philadelphia, and to be made into or ten miles, for from $100 battle was awarded to him. March $100 a to $500 a side. He further offers a bonus of $100 ———— • ^ -••———— 12, 1884, at 8 p. M., at the Knickerbocker side on Friday. March 7,1884. and then put In the to the person finding a competitor At Pittsburg, Pa.. February 27th, a hard glove Cottage, 459 Sixth avenue. bands of the Philadelphia Item. The next deposit In the contest fight between William Gibbage and Charles Me- Itching Files—Symptong and Cure. MANHATTAN fall 6 due on for $500, to take place any time in April or May, In Coy, both ATHLETIC CLUB, Friday, March 14,1884, of $100 a side the following round of athletics: "Running nigh of Pittsburg, for a purse of $36. resulted The symptons are moisture, like perspiration, In­ .L. E. Myers. by O-eo. W. Carr, President. each and the third deposit on Friday, March 21, In favor of Gibbage, who knocked McCoy down tense itching, increased by scratching, jump, standing high jump, running long jump, nine times very dis­ The cry in England has been started by 1884. Rogers stakes $100 to Weatley's $50. The hop-skip-and-jump, bitch and kick, pole jump, in two rounds. The fight lasted only tressing, particularly at night, seems as if pin- race to take place at Echo Park, Philadelphia, on five minutes. McCoy was terribly punished, while worms were crawling in and about the rectum; James Walson, of New York, who corres­ Monday, hurdle race, half-mile run, 100 yards run, steeple­ Gibbage the March 31,1884, the men to be on their chase, ten-mile bicycle race." The winner of seven escaped with a few scratches. private parts are sometimes aflected. If allowed ponds from that city with the London marks between the hours of 2 and 4 p. M. The to continue very serious results Philadelphia of these events to take the entire stakes. This James Keenan and Mike Williams fought may follow. .Sporting Life. In these letters Myers has Item to be final stakeholder and ap­ challenge, also. Is "open to the world." twenty rounds with small gloves for $500 In a "SWAYNE'S OINTMENT'" is a pleasant, sura been referred to as "the ex-amateur" and point a referee. George Turner, of Philadelphia, private residence in New Yorit Feb. 20. The fight cure. Also a sure cure for Tetter, Itch, Salt Rheum. substantially charged with making his living plstol-nrer. Either party failing to comply with lasted nearly an hour and both of the young Scald Head, Erysipelas, Barbers' Itch. Blotches, these articles forfeits all money down. Sheffield all scaly, crusty Skin out of athletics. rules to govern. The city of New Orleans has had a baby show, at aspirants for fistic honors were badly battered Diseases. Sent by mall for which 99 infants were exhibited. The prizes for Keenan had the best of it all the time and In the 60 cenW;3boxes,$1.25; (Instamps). BK. SWAYNE The president of the Manhattan Athletic wining- ) Jolln Q.n| nn. H. WEATLHT. last h SON. Philadelphia. Pa. Soldfby Witness, j Tom weight were easily awarded and were given aa fol­ round, with a well-planted blow between the Druggists. Club, Mr. Carr, speaks as follows of the mat­ Eayes_ N_ MiKIM80s. lows: First prize to F. C. Phillips, 7 months old, eyes, fairly knocked Williams out of time. ter: "The honor of our club is at stake. If weight 31 pounds; second price to Evelyn Marcy.2 Benny Jones, the champion light-weight wrestle A sanguinary dog fight took place at Weehawken, Myers is not an amateur he must be a pro­ Dog Handicap at Echo Park, Phlla. years 4 months old, weight 39 pounds; third prize of America, defeated Topsey Taylor In a four N. J., Feb. 25th between the white dog Dash, fessional. If he is a professional we are to Charles Eble, 1 year 3 months old, weight 34 round glove contest at Arthur Chambers', Phila weighing thirty onepounds, and Tanner, a brlndle, About 150 people were m attendance at pounds. The 99 babies were all white, and the de­ delphia, Tuesday, Feb. wrong in allowing him to remain in the club, Echo Park, cision 26. Taylor was knockec weighing twenty-seven and a-half pounds. They Philadelphia, on Saturday, which were the prettiest was most puzzling down several times during the four rounds, bu fought fifty-six minutes without a turn and then and in sending him to represent us in Eng­ March 1, the occasion being the first round and required much thought, and the perplexed always came up to time. The referee gave land are judges at last his de Tanner secured a scratch. Upon the battle being trying to palm off a professional for of heats for Makinson's 200yds. dog handicap. in sheer desperation increased the cision that Jones had the best of clean hits, etc renewed Dash secured a throat-hold. At the endT an amateur. Watson has made these charges The winners in the individual heats were; any.number of prizes for beauty to six before awarding The winner took the receipts of the house and a oflh. 46m. Dash was declared winner. Tanner died. I gold medal presented by Arthur Chambers, In the pit. [arch. 5. THE SJPOKTHSTGr LIFE. THE TRIGGER. THE SPORTSMEN'S EMPORIUM __ -~« uwucus UN wajyiBRIOA.-EstabHshad 1811. Trap, Range and Gallery Shooting—The W. W. ABBOTT, Record of a Week. NO. 1134llftA MarketMa*1ra+ Street,C+n/v/i+ Phila.Tkli.*l~ " EDW, K, TEYOI, Jr., & Go, Wholesale and Retail Dealer In 19 and 21 w *"-*'• «"—-* -- * — - RODS, KEELS, LINES, TURFMEN BEFORK THE TRAPS. COirS, PARKES'S,REM- Ilia. BOOKS, FLY BOOKS, Not aa Expert With the Gun as With th« IKGTON, W.& C. SCOTT GUNS. BAIT BOXES, LEADERS, Harrington & RIFLES Retng. SON, W. W. GREENER, Richardson, Among the numerous callers at Uncle FISB BASKETS, FLIES. Winchester, WESTLE RICHARDS Remington, Billy Coble's popular hostlerie on Belmont BREECHand MUZZLE- Colt, Remington, avenue, Monday, Feb. 25, -were Frank, HARRIKGTON f RICH­ Parker. Ballard, LOADIKO SHOTGUNS, > Charles H. and William M. Bower, James ARDSON, HAXMERLES. Scott, Marlin, Kerr, Ike Killian, George Gilbert, Jndga RIFLES, REVOLVERS. Greener, Colt, GVNS.till MS. Moore, Stevens, John 8. Hansell, W. Bartley, H. T. Bon- Shells Loaded to Order with Dispatch Special Attention to Fine Repairing. Etc. Wesson, neld and E. Carrigan. The group, it will be Goods Delivered to any Fart of the City. Eto. observed, was rather "horsey" in its char­ acter, but by way of a change it was unani­ Spratt's Dog Biscuit and Soap. mously agreed to change the tone of con­ Sub-Secretary Weit Jersey Q-ame Protective Association. versation for that day and make it upon the subject of pigeon shoot­ ing. It turned out to be that nearly all the gentlemen named were familiar GUN POWDER. WARNING! ARTHUR CHAMBERS' "Champion's Rest" with the sport, and therefore It was the wish of th« Sptrting Brands, 923 RIDGE AVENUE. 917 and 919 WOOD STREET, PHILA. party to go to the large pasture field adjoining the Buy or use no Olay Pigeons or Clay The Acknowledged Sporting Resort of America. mansion and Indulge in a friendly bout in front of Pigeon Traps excepting those rc the traps. The meeting was purely a social one, Western Sporting, made or licensed by the SPARKING EXHIBITIONS EVKKY SATURDAY NIGHT by the very beat talent. there being no prize of any kind put UD to go with The finest SPORTING PICTURE GALLERY in existence. The BAR is stocked with IMPORTED- the result. It was stipulated, however, that the Wild Fowl Shooting, LIGOWSKY CLAY PIGEON COMPANY and DOMESTIC LICiUORS, SEGARS, &c. The LIGHT- WEIGHT CHAMPION GUI'S and losers were to pay for the birds. Sides were chosen BELTS,of England and America, won by ARTHUR CHAMHEKS, always on exhibition. by Messrs. William M. and Charles H. Bower, and Cincinnati, Ohio. A IwndfOTnely furnished, well ventilated and well lightedVOOL, ROOM is attached to the "RES. everything being in readiness the men commenced Falcon Bucking. This company owns the original patents on Cla the "REST." popping. It was soon apparent that Wlllie Algeons and Clay Pigeon Traps. Others are man­ ARTHUR CHAMBERS, Bower had the strongest shots, Gilbert especially Blasting and Mining Powder. ufacturing in infrtgement of these patents, and all showing himself to be an expert. Ike Klllian who use or sell such infringing Clay Pigeons or Clay __ couldn't shoot a little bit. He shot at eight birds, Pigeon Traps will De prosecuted. but they got away from him as clean aa a whistle. THE L1GOWSKY CLAY PIG-EON COMPANY The birds were strong flyers, in fact, as one of the ORIENTAL POFD11LL& furnishes traps at $7.00 with all the latest Improve principles stated, "They were bred at the breweries BOSTON, Mass. inents and guaranteed against any liability foi Sportincr Life Hotel, and therefore must hare been filled with lager infringement. No. 823 Oallowhill St., Phila. AGENCIES at principal cities and towns In the Send for circulars of the five days' programme 01 H'fJVKH, ' beer." Kerr became celebrated as the boss re­ United States. X K. TRITON, Jr., & Co., Ageutt the FIRST INTERNATIONAL, CLAY PIGEON In effect Nov. 18th. 1883. OKN AND ClGAJtti Of TJUJB triever. In measuring the bounds of a dead bird Philadelphia. 4'lttJKNT QVAJLITf. he stepped into marshy ground and became im­ TOURNAMENT, Chicago. May 26 to 31st. . bedded up to his waist. He was rescued after Send for Illustrated Pamphlet giving size of grain Over $5,000 in Prizes and Sweepstakes. MAINLINE. Books Open on all Popular Events. much difficulty. The result of the shooting was: Depot, Thirteenth and Oallowhill sts. W. M. Bower.....0011&-2 Chas. Bower...... 10100 2 4:30 a. m. Mail and Accommodation, Phoenix- ~ TAMES ~h. KOIUNSOFS ~ Oeo. Gilbert.....11111 6 Frank Bower.....11000 2 vlllo, Pottstown, Reading, Pottsvllle, Allentown Jas.Kerr...... 01100 2\ H. T. Bonneld....01100 2 (via Heading), Coluinnta. Lancaster, Slatlngton, "SAMPLE BOOM," Jno. S. Hansell..10101 3llke Killlan...... 00000 0 Lebanon. Harrisburg, Tamaqua. W. Bartley...... 11000 2JE. Carrigan...... 00010 2 R. H. Forestal & Co. 7:40a. m. Way, Phoenixville, Pottstown, Read­ 529 NORTH NINTH St., Phila. Jfo. 22 South Fifth Street, Phila, ing. Pottsvllle, Allentown, and Branch Roads The Finest Assortment of W1NK.S. MCJUOKS Total...... 14 Total...... 8 9:50 a. m. Express, Phcenlxville, Pottstown CIGARS AND IMPORTED GOODS in the Cit PAPER MANUFACTURERS and WHOLESALE DEALERS, Reading. Audenreid, Willlanisport. Harrisburg' the City. A second match at three birds each was shot Sunbury.Lewisburg,Pott$vill(;.Tamaqua, Mahauoy with the following result: This Paper is Manufactured by us. City. Ashland, Shenandoah, Shamokln. and Lan­ Paw Kept n file. C. Bower...... 000 OiW. Bower...... 110 2 ESTIMATES GIVES' Off XAJIGE COIfTltAVTS. caster. Jersey Shore. Wuterrlllu and Wellsboro G.Gilbert...... 111 3'F. Bower...... 110 2 1:00 p. m. Way, Phoenixville, Pottstown, Read- 1 J.Hansell...... 01 1 J. Kerr...... 00 0 ng. Pottsvllle, and Branch Roads. W. Bartley...... 00 OjH. T.Bonneld...... 00 0 The La Grange Rifle team, of La Grange, O.,and 4:00p. in. Express, Phoenlxvllle.rott8town.Hend- DAWSOFS E. Carrigan...... 10 1[I.Killlan...... 00 0 the Kuggles Blfle Club, of Buggies, O., conteited ng, Harrltburg. Pottsville, Tamaqua, Mahanoy SALOON AND SPORTING HOUSE.. for the championship and $5u a side, two trials, on* City, Ashland, Shenandoah, Sliamokln, and Lun 811 Wood Street,Stree above Vine, Philadelphia. Total...... 6! Total. over each range, resulting in faror of the La TheJJlBBUWSWICK caster. CHOICE ALES, Grange team by the following score: L» Grange, 6:16 p. m. Way. Phoenixville, Pottstown, Read- WINES. LIUUORS AND 798; Kuggles, 778. The shooting was at SOOyardi. AND .nit. Pot.UvilIe,Tind Allentown. SEGARS. THE GARFIELD BADGE. The target practice at Walnut Hill on Feb. 22d 6:50 p. m. Express, Phosnixville.I'ottsvllle.Read. Nap, Crlbbago and Whist Parties Nightly. resulted as follows: Creedmoor practice match BALKE COMPANY. ng, Lebanon Harrisburg, Willlamsiiort, Sunbury 811 WOOD STREET, ABOVE VINE. ___ Close Shooting—Mr. Harttway the 'Winner—a B. Kirkwood 49. Creedmoor prize match G. T. Lewifburg. Pottsville, Tamaqua. Mnhanoy City, Ellsworth 48. Combination match, Creedmoor tar­ Shenandoah, Ashland,and Shamokln. I C\A/ I/I iiiniTD 'SA'LOON'AND Boy's Good Record. get C. E- Berry 40. Decimal target C. E. Berry 7:45 p. m. Way, Phoenixville, Potts'.own, Read- LtW KLAUUtn, RESTAURANT, The seventh shooting contest for the Gar- 7«. Eest match B. Reed 94. Victory medal ng and Hairisburg. M1K MurUot fltrcot. West I'lillndolphla. Parlor cars to Pottsvllle on 8:60 a. in., 4:00 and FIXKNT ItltAXlHt OF I.IUl'OllN, H'lfHiNf field gold badge occured at Ash tabula, O., match C. E. Berry 80. Frankford, Pa., has just organized a new gun .60 p. m. trains. CltJAKS, &e., AT Till-: J.O WJitiT I'ON- Feb. 22d, and resulted in C. A. Hardway, of SUNDAYS. SlliLK rJtlVKS. club, to be known as the Frankford. It.comprises 8:00 a. m., 3:30 p. m., Phosnlxvllle. Pottstown, OY8TKBS IN EVERY STYLE. Painesville, -winning the prize by a score of some geod material and is officered as follows: Henry Winnemore, president; Henry Longhead, 'ottHvllle Allentown, and Branch RoailH. 82lti Mitrketutrout, W. 1'iilla. 15 out of a possible 20. The shooting was at vice president; K. H. Mellor, secretary; Alonzo 7:46 p.m. Phoenixvillo, Pottstown, Reading, and clay pigeons, eighteen yards rise, thrown Tolbert, Held captain. The secretary's address is Harris burg. from a rotary trap. The following is the 309 East Orthodox street, Frankford. THE MOST EXTENSIVE score: Tho SprinitBeld (Ohio) Gun Club received a DEPOT. NINTH& GREEN STS, E. L. Gilmore, Painesville challenge from the Cincinnati Gun Club lor a clay MANUFACTURERS OF 1111101100111001100 1 13 pigeon match, to take place early in March at J. E. Doran, Ashtabula Maud's Station. The former club has declined on FOR NEW YORK. 110101001110111 0100 1 12 the ground that as two matches between the clubs New York Trenton, and the East, 7:3O (Two. J. 31. George, Q-lrard, Pa. were shot at Cincinnati last year It Is but fair that BULIMD ami POOL TABLES hour train), 8:3O, 9:3O, 11:OO (Fast Express) a. 11 01111101111100101 0 14 m.l:15,3:45,5:40,0:45 p.m.,and fl8:00 midnight. the next shoot should take place in Springfield. IN THE WORLD. Direct connection by "Annex" boat at Jersey Oil) W. W. Derby, Erie, Pa. The gun club of the Pennsylvania University 1134 MARKET Street, Philadelphia, Fa. with Erie Railway and Brooklyn. 1110111011011011101 0 1* has received an invitation to enter the Llgowaky H. J. BERGMAN, Manager. Elizabeth and Newark 8:3O, B:3O, and 11:OO a ALF. PEARSON,S~ I. Gray, Andover International Clay Pigeon Tournament for tho OFFICES New York, Baltimore, Md.: Chicago, m., 1:15,3:45, 5:4O, G:45 p. m.; for Elizabeth 1000111110101101110 1 13 ounty championship of teams of four men from 111.: Cincinnati, St. Louis, Mo., Detroit, .Michigan; "nly, 12:OO midnight. S A. I, O O ]ST , S. K. Beekwitb., West Williamsneld any club, but will be obliged to decline, although Buffalo. N. Y.; San Francisco, Cal.; Winnipeg, Long Branch, Ocean Grove, and Spring Lake, 2336 NORTH FRONT STREET. 1111101001100110111 1 14 the class of '84, whose team holds the college cham­ Manitoba: Windsor, Ontario. 11:OO a. m., 1:15, 3:45 p. m., 18:00 midnight. Kensington, I'litladolphla. K. Clark, Kinsman pionship, has enough good shots to make it close Jobbing attended to In nrst-elass style. SUNDAY New York and Trenton, 8:3O a. m.. 0011100010100111 11 0 0 10 for any other amateur team that will enter. Ales, Wines, Liquors and Cigars Charles Munger, Genera 5:3O p. in., fl2:OO midnight. For Newark, 8:3O a. 1011011111110111100 1 1* There were seventeen entries In a sparrow »hoot m., 6:3Op. m. For Lo*g Branch 8:3O a. m. of^the^Fineet Quality. at Lanslngburg, N. Y., Feb. 23. Birds to the THE AMERICANnj^.1, I AA Leave New York, Foot of Liberty St. 7:4B, 9:3O, C. A. Hardway,iTi VriToTi11101010 Painesville i I is I nnfflber of 260 were produced. Gus Beezer, of HALL, 30c' 11:15 a. m., 1:3O, 4:OO, 4:3O, C:30, 7:OO p. in., JOflN'McPARLAND'S Hardway and Muneer tied on fifteen birds," I £?£vw°°.,^fir^Prl58\ Mu.r,ray Campbell second, BILLIARD 12:OO midnight. . ,,. win-f Pat Troy third anJ John Hancock fourth. Th» Per Hour] rOTJSX IPer Houi SUNDAY—8:45 a. m., 6:3O p. m., f!2:00 mid. SALOON and POOL ROOM. and shot off five clay pigeons, Hardwaj first prize in tie glass ball shoot which followed FLUKEJi'S HOTJSL. light. FINEST BRANDS of LKH'OKS and SEGARS nine by the following score: I ras won by James Titcomb. Samuel (Joggln sec­ Opposite Independence Hall. Leaye Newark. 8:55 a. m.. 5:3O p. m. _____4027 LANCASTER AVE., Phlltt._____ C.A Hardway...... " 110 ond, Fred Wolf third and Charles McDonald All trains stop at Columbia Avenue and Wayne fourth. Junction. Charles Munger...... - 1 0 0 _ The LARGEST Parlors Cars are run on all day trains to and Munger is only fifteen years of age, and his J. H. Brown, maker of the Brown standard rifle !rom New York. fine marksmanship was the admiration of all. has been busying himself in the invention of a rear ROOIML" fSleeping Car open 10:30 p. m. to 7 a. ra. sight, which converts the ordinary army rifle into In Philadelphia. KLM1KA, BUFFALO AND THK WKST a mortar, so that by its use a shower of bullets may i;00 a. m.. 4:15 and 8:OO* p. m. Principal points In Club Shoot. be sent over a hill, wood or other Intervening ob­ Everything in First-Class Order. Jfmv Jiallt, he Lehlgh and Wyoming Vallovs, via Bcthlo struction, directly upon tie heads of an advancing hem, 8:00. 9:00 a. m.. 4:16 6:26 and 8» p. m. Despite stormy weather the Watchemoket foe, or from an outlying position within a fortifica­ Cites and the New Monarch Cushion. Daily. Parlor Car on 9:00 a. in., and Sleeping Caj Gun Club, of Providence, B. I., held its tion where the enemy may be massed. Such a flrc, in 4:15 and 8:00 p. ra. trains through to Buffalo. it is well knowa, is of a most demoralizing sort, ATTTna KaBt.ni 8:00, u:00 a. in., 4:15, 6:25 and 8:00 p. m. usual club shoot on Feb. 26. The following and If it can be brought within controllable llmlti, Line, Line. Bath, Wind Gap. and Bangor, 8:001>. m.. 4:15 p. m was the score for the clay pigeon silver cup, will be a most valuable mode of attack. 16 T.K Bullock, 16 Abmgton and Way Points 0:15,8:35, 9:10 a.in., 4:16, best out of twenty, ten single ones and five The Cleveland Gun Club, at a meeting h*ld last Tables. Tables. :16 U:00 and 10:00 p.m. A'unrfav. 1:00, 2:46, 6:30 p. m. week, made final arrangements for sending a team MANAGER. Ft. Washington 2:35 and 7:00 p. m. doubles: to th« International Cay Pigeon Tournament in Doylntown 8:00, B:00,11:06 a. in., 1:16, 4:16, 6:00, Isaiah Barney...... 11110 11000 11 11 00 01 11-13 May. From now until May 1 on the second and :25, 6:15 and 11:46 p. m. Sunday 8:30 a. m., 3:4t E. S.Luther...... 01111 10111 11 11 01 10 10-15 last Thursdays in each month, the club members and 10:00 p. m. will shoot at double clay pigeons, and under the BILLIARDS. GKKMANTOWN nno CHESTNUT HILL. The cup was awarded to Mr. Luther f«r the ame rules as those that will govern the Chicago All the leading players of the world use only the §12:45, C:OO», 0:3O», ':00, 8:00, 9:10, 9:65,11:10 a. m. second successive time. For the glass ball tournament. May 1, the six men having the best i2:05,l:15,2:30.2.50,3:16,3:40,4:00,4:45, 5:15, 6:50,O:2ff », cup the following was the best scora out of averages la not less than tour of the five shooti ':00, 7:45, 8:50. 11:45, 10:30, 11:15, 11:50 p. in. Adill- will be selected as a team of five and one substitute COLLENDER TABLES. ioual for Gerraantown, 6:45, 7:15, 7:30, 7:46 a. in., twentv: and put In practice until May 24 each week. On Over 25O.OOO Noise-Subduers Sold. i:05,4:05, 4:60. 5:30, »0:00, «O30, p. m. SU NDAYS.- Rtoree Barney .... .11011 11111 Hill 11111 19 the 24tb the team leaves for Chicago to represent :30, 9:10, 9:45 a. m., 12:60, 2:16, 3:10, 4:00, 5:16, 0:10, lIa?IhBarneyy :::::::.:..10101 MOW 11100 01011-11 the Cleveland Gun Club in the tournament, which JOHN OREA.HAN, :00, 8:45,9:45:10 jo. m. lasts from the 28th to the 31st. The team's ex­ CONTINENTAL HOTEL, Phila. Leave GERMANTOWN 0», C:19», 6:54 7:24, 7:40, The cup was awarded to Geo. Barney for :69, 8:08, 8:10, 8:20, 8:30, 8:40, 8:54, 9:14, 10:14, 10:69 the third consecutive time. penses to and from Chicago and the entrance in L. m., 12:19,1:14, 2:34, 3:00, 8:29, 3:46, 4:30, 4:51), 6:20, the contest will be defrayed by the club. 5:33», 5:55* 6:15, C:39». 7:06, 7:18. 7:30, 7:68, S:68, Why Clubs Should Enter Now. BILLIARDS. i:53,10:53 p. in., 12:07 midnight. SUNDAYS. 6:14, HOMING PIGEONS. 1:24, 9:34, 10:44 a. in., 12:44, 2:24, 4:19, 6:14, 6:M, 7:14, CINCINNATI, Feb. 25. Editor SPORTING ED. MoLATJGHLIN'S :04, 9:44,10:53 p. m, BILLIARD PARLOR, Leave CHESTNUT HILL 0:05», 6:40, 7:10, 7:46 LIFE: Permit us to inform your numerous Preparing For Long Flights the Coming If. E. Cor. KIGIITU and CIIES '/'JV V '£ STS. i:00, 8:10, 8:40, 8:00,10:00,10:46 a. m., 12:U6, 1:00, 2:20, readers that the main reason why club* Season. EIGHT COLLENDEK TABLES. i:16, 3:30, 4:26, 4:45 5:8O», 0:25», 6:50, 7:05, 7:46, 8:46 Three Pool Tables! New Balls! New Cues! i:40,10:40, 11:65 p. m. SUNDAYS. 6:00, 8:10, 9:20, should enter now by remitting us $1 initial The Hudson Club, of New York, at its WM. L. ROCKHILL. Manager. 0:30 a. m., 12:30, 2:10, 4:06, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 7:60, 9:30, entrance money for the championship match, regular monthly meeting, held Feb. 27tb, ar­ ED. McLAUGHLIN, Prop'r. .0:40 p. m First International Clay Pigeon Tournament, ALANAYUNK, CONSHOHOCKKN AND ranged its programme for the coming old NOKRISTOWN. May 26-31, 1884, is this: That we expect 6:05*, 7:16, 8:15,10,11:06 a. m., 12 noon, 1:36, 2:26, shortly to make an application to the general bird season as follows: May 4, from Ham­ 1:00 4:00 4:30 4:46, 6:10, 6:36 O:O5», 0:35», IJCHING PILES fijmptomiare moisture, Btinglnp, itching, worse at passenger agents at Chicago for reduced rail­ burg, Pa., 104 miles; May 11, from Millers- :35, 8:30, 9:40, 10:36, 11:20, 11:66 p. m. SUN- night; eeomaoa if pin-worma wore crawling about road rates from all parts of the country, and burg, Pa., 155 miles; May 18, from Lewis- Dr.KFRAIZ i. 7:30, 9, 9:46, 11:26 a. m.. 1:30, S, 4:20, «:16, tho rectum; tho private parts are often affected. Asa it will materially assist us in effecting thli if :06, 9:40,10:40 p. m. pleasant, economical and positive euro, SWAYNS'U town, Pa., 209 miles; May 30, from Blairs- THE WELL-KNOWN SPECIALIST, Leave NORRISTOWN 5:3O», 6:40, 7:06, 7:30, 7:60 OINTMENT U superior to any article in the market we can present a large list of clubs who ex­ 1-16 8:45, 10. 11:25 a. m., 12:30. 2, 3:46, 4:36, . Sold by druggists, or send 60 ct». in 3-ct. Stamp*. 3 pect lo attend. Yours respectfully. vllle, Pa., 270 miles; June 14, from Steuben- Uses Only Botanic Medicines, 06, 8:25», 6:20, 6:50, 7:36, 8:16, 9:10,10:06,11:20 p. m. ]*)*••, fl.fU. Address, Da. SWAYNK & SON, I'hila., Pa* THE LIGOWSKY CLAY PIGEON Co. ville. Ohio, 343 miles; June 28, from Colum­ UNDAYS. 7:00. 7:50, and 9:00 a. m., 1:00, 2:30, Dr. H. FRANZ, the Proprietor and Consulting .:30, 6, 7:40. U:30,10:55 p. m. The above trains.excopt bus, Ohio, 473 miles. Physician of the NEW YORK BOTANIC MEDI­ ;he 6:05. 6:20 and 7:36 p. m. week-day, and the 7:60 DOCTOR LCBB. Random SlioU. These dates are a fortnight earlier than CAL AND SURGICAL INSTITUTE, hns mada . m. Sunday trains, leave Main Street Depot nv* PRIVATE OFFICES: 32» N. FIFTEENTH ST., C C Hebbard won the Knoxvllle, Tenn., Club the treatment of PRIVATE DISEASES of MEN ilnutes earlier. below CALLOWHILL Street, Philadelphia. medal at fifteen clay pigeons, eighteen yards rlie, last year in order to have time between the a special practice for many years. Over 4,000 cases •Workmen's tickets taken. (Except Mondays. 16 YEARS' EXPER1KNCK. (Kstahllahed for Columbus race and the regular moulting treated yearly. PLYMOUTH UKANCH fourth notch, by breaking thirteen. RECENT CASES OF PRIVATE DISEASES the treatment of the atlllctod and unfortunate of The St Louis gun clubs are enthusiastically get­ season for a journey from 600 miles. The 7:16 a. m., 12 noon and 6:36 p. m. iunday. 9 a. both sexes with ] itroly vuxetuhlo moillolnes.) Dr» competition this season will be between cured in a short time without mineral poisons, i.. and 4:20 p. m. Lobb's long oxpcrlonoo in the treatment of Private ting ready for the spring season. More interest such as SULPH., ZINC. SUGAR OF LEAD, &c. POINTS BEYOND NORRISTOWN. Diseases enables him to guarantee a cure In all will be taken in shooting than ever before. Newark, New York, Brooklyn and Williams- The uses of these causes STRICTURE.ORCHITIS Phoenixville, Pottstown and Way Points 1:86, and cases. Consultation free and strictly contUlontioJ. At the meeting of the Cincinnati Eifle Associa­ burg lofts and with birds better in age, ex­ and imflamrnation of Bladder, &c. >:30 p. m., connects with Chester Valley. Picker- Call in person or by letter. Hours, 11 lo 2 and 7 to tion Feb. 23, Capt. Gindell topped the score with perience and condition than were ever before ULCERS, HUMORS and BLOTCHES, on the ng Valley. Colebrookdale Branches, and Perklo- 10 r. M. ______195, winning thereby a fine Winchester rifle. flown. The club has arranged races only FACE or BODY, cured without giving poisons en Railroad. Sunday 4:20 p. m.. and additional that ruin the system. r Colebrookdalu Branch at 11:26 a. m. The following are the leading scores made at from the West, the understanding being that MARRIED OR SINGLE MEN, Oak Island Feb. 22; weather unfavorable: Mem­ other birds intended for races in other troubled with NERVOUS DEBILITY, SHY­ DrTT-TvicCLINTOCK bers' range match-J. ri. Mox44. Creedmoorprize NESS, LOSS OF MEMORY, TREMBLING, 823 RACE STREET, Philadelphia, Pa. match Capt. Garney 42. Eest match N. Wood- directions are to be flown in the federation De iot, Third and Berks Streets, can bo consulted on all private diseases free of races and to compete with Jersey City, Key- LOSS OF MANHOOD. WASTING OF BODY, New York. Newark. Elizabeth, and Trenton, bury 86. PALPITATION OF HEART, treated. Medi­ 10. 8:20, 9:OO a. m., $1:00. §3:30. 6:20, and 6:30 p. m. charge. Patients treated by mall as well as In per­ In a sweepstakes shoot by the members of th» port and Newark birds, the final race from cines sent to any address. Advice at Institute the Southwest to be from Lyuchburg, Va.; free. Examination $1. Describe case, state occu­ iConnect tor Long Branch and Ocean Grove. son in tho strictest contidonoo. An experience of Oarteret Gun Club and others at Bergen Point, N. SUNDAY Now York, Newark, and Trenton, TWENTY-FIVE yours In these diseases guarantee* J., Feb. 22, fifteen entries at *6 apiece, Geo. Work, from the Northeast from Northampton, pation, and how long troubled. Office hours: 16 a. m. anBK^,H^^EM BRANCH. who stood 30yds. from the traps, won by killing 9 Mass. 9 a. m. to 4 p. m.; 8 to 8 p. m.; Sundays, 10 a. m. to a SPEEDY and SV 'RE CURE. oat of 10. The secretary of the federation was notified 3 p. m. Address, 4-16 a. m. Mall and Accom. for Bethlehem, Eas- Send lor circular on LOST MANHOOD. On the grounds of the Newton Rifle Association Fob, 27 of the return to its loft in Keyport, DR. H. FRANZ. on Allentown, Mauch Chunk. Wilkesbarre, Office Hours » A. M. to » r. M. MNewtonville, Mass., Feb. 22d, there was a el»y NEW YORK BOTANIC, MEDICAL AND laileton and points on Lehlgh Valley Railroad. N. J., of one of the two birds missing from SURGICAL INSTITUTE, 6:10 a. in. Express for Doylestown, Bethlehem, pigeon match between teams of three from the the loosing in the fog from Madison Square No 613 Third Avo.,New York City. frewton and Wellesley clubs, which was won by Please mention in what paper you saw this notice Easton, Allentown and Coplay. To Gentlemen the former by one bird. Garden, Jan. 31. This bird, J. I. C., was 2'60 p. m, for Bethlehem. Easton. Allentown, OLD and YOUNG. When medicines and elec­ hatched in August and wholly untrained ex­ when you write or call. Mauch Chunk, Wilkesbarre and Scranton, The Knoxvllle, Tenn., Gun Club h»» eUoted 1-30 p. m. Way for Bethlehem. tricity fail in nervo-debllltv, etc.. Investigate free officers as follows: M. G. McClung, president; S. cept for this race. When it arrived home it 7-10 9:00, and 10:30 a. m., 8:46.6:00 p. m. for Hart* the continuous and periiia'ncnt siiocess of Doctor B. Dow, vice president; Chai. C. Hebbard, seorj- was very tired, hungry and thirsty, having $100 A MONTH ille and points on North-east Pennsylvania R. R. STARCO'S NERVO-VlTALlXKR.tho Asiatic Lo. Ury and treasurer; J. C. Duncan, S. B. Dow, i.W. cal Method. Three applications assures its efficacy evidently made a long journey. AND 0:10, 7:10. 10:30 a. m., 2:00, 4:00, 4:60, 6:20, 6:80 as a positive cure. Success Is Incalculably evi­ Armstrong, executive committee. $2 OUTFIT FREE. i m. for Doylestown. denced by numerous cltiiena. No competition la The Worcester Sportsmen's Club had a field day AGENTS WANTED In every State to collect 7-40 p. m. for Fort Washington. America. Hours 11 to 1 and 4 to 7 only. No Sun­ it Pine Grove range Feb. 22. The best scores Good News to the Sick. 4J60 and 10:46 p. m. for Ablngton. days. 216 NORTH TWELFTH St., ab. RACE. "ere Creedmoor match-A. O. White 162 out of We are glad to hear that Dr. Elmore, of 105 Wil­ small pictures to copy and enlarge to a beautiful oil SUNDAYS. 9:10 a. m. and 6:46 p. m. for Hat- 176American declmal-A. C. White 297 out of liam St., N. Y., and 96 Atlantic ave., Brooklyn, has painting. The biggest thing _out. Send for cir­ 3oro and Hartsville. C'hechs in 6 Hourti. «W. Best match J. L. Thomas 298 out of 350. reduced the price of his wonderful medicine, culars, etc. Restorative CopyingCo. AdOreiAddress 11:00 a. m. for Ablngton. OTTHE8 IN 3 DAYB. N. WINSLOW & CO., 378 Bowery, If. T. DltUO STOHE8. It is proposed to form a national trap-shooting "Rheumatine-Goutallne," to $1.50 for 35 ounce and 7:40, 9:30 p. m. for FOR MEN 16 N. llth St.. Phila.; Woclation, which shall exercise control over tour- $1 for 21 ounce trial bottles. Everybody afflicted 8:46 a. m. for Bethlehem and Doylestown, Alien- with all forms of rheumatism, dyspepsia, malaria, . EICBEEL, and Mauch Chunk. BethlehemBethle' - and-- waj 116 Fulton St., N, Y. ntments. adopt .hooting rules, provide °hamplon- kidney, ilver and bladder diseases will now be 9O9 ARCH STREET, Phila. oints 1:16 p. m. flfl Hanover St.. Boston. ihtp medals, act aa a board of arbitration and In rushing in their orders, as the R. G. positively cures NlJEWTOWN RAILROAD. pneral serve the trap-shooting Interests of th« all those diseases in a short time, even to Bright's Boot and Shoe Store. 6:40. 9:40 a. m., 1:26, 4:06, 6:10 6:26 p.m. Wantry. Boot Shoes Pumps and Slippers for Men and H. F. RICHTER, kidney disease in cases given up to die by physi­ >r Newtown. Removed to No. 9 N. Thirteenth St. Phila At the New Bedford, Mass., Club shoot Feb. 22, cians and gont and other species of rheumatism of Boys. Also, Good's Oil-Tanned Moccasins, Camp 8:16 a. m. and 2:35, 9rOO p. m., and 12:00 midnight OFFICE OF Kr. Butts won the pierce medal, breaking » balls 20 to 30 years standing. Cures malaria and dys­ Slippers and Shoes for hunting, boating and fishing. rer Fox Chase only. Arttstle Etching, Plate Frintinff, Engraving «nd 7 pigeons. In a rifle contest between teams pepsia In one week. References to thousands Bicycle, Tennis and Canvass Shoes, for field and SUNDAYS 8:00 a. m.. 1:30 and 6:26 p. m., foi and Lithftftrttphinff, Elwtrotyping and from Company I, First Beglment, M. \. M., of cured. Send for circulars. Expressed everywhere. seashore, unsurpassed by any stock in the City, at ewtown and for Fox Chase only, atlO:30p. m. Brockton, and Company E .of Boston, the latter the lowest prices. A full line of Waukenphasts Ticket Offices: Nos. 434, 624, 836, 1351 Chestnut Stereotyping, Steal Facing. __ *on by 404 to 400. reel, and at the Depots. Baggage collected and T The second shoot for the championship clay Hobert Wlnstanley Is matched to dance Hsnry ftlNaB8-Auathde above ntyle. will be made to order lecked to destination by Philadelphia & Reading 1114 Master street. Brar.ch,606 Race St., Phila. Pigeon badge of Connecticut took Place at Bridge- Carlen at Boston, March, loth, and J. Williams at and fit guaranteed. .ailroad Express. All work guaranteed to gtve perfect satisfaction Port Feb 13 in a heavy fog. The Bridgeport team Philadelphia, March 17th, for the championship of ated. Just out; sent Detailed time-tables at ticket offices and depots. and when orherwlsr will be done over free of charge* Slide 73 Wallinrford 76, Meriden 65, New Haven America and $500 each match. All three men are . E. WOOTTEN, C. G. HANCOCK, J, BLACK, Proprietor, »nd Winsted 68 each. The next shoot takes place well-known Lancashire clog dancers and consider­ Marriage Gm'i Hbmogtr, Gen'l faii'r ant 'fitkd 4yenf, « Walllngfbrd March. 12. able money is being invested on the result, \

8 THE SPOUTING LIFE. March 5. SPORTING GOODS. SPORTING GOODS. SPORTING THE WHEEL. COODS. SPORTING GOODS. Matters of Interest to Devotees of the BOXINGS GLOVES. SPORTING^ Silent Steed. Our BOXING WEAR. GLOVES They are used by all the We Keep a LARGE LINE of are now the Most BOXING Quaker City Bicycle Club'* Tournament. most Prominent Pu- BICYCLE SHIRTS, For MENS' BOYS' and YOUTHS' Wear, in Blue, White and Mixed Flannels. Eiders of the silent steed from many points Popular in the gilsits in the MEN'S of the country continue tha steady flow of Market. SHOOTING SHIRTS, entries being daily made for the coming GLOVES. country. In HEAVY BLUE FLANNEL. races in June next. Wheslmen and others No 0 Boys' CRICKET SHIRTS, moves. Buckskin tops, tan palms and stuffed with hair, large enough for most men $2.00 For MEN BOYS interested in 'cycling may look forward to MEN'S SIZES. and YOUTHS. In White and Colors. No. 1 Buckskin; MEN'S the coming tournament as an event which tan palms; trimmed wrists and stuR'ed curled hair, very durable, 2.60 CARDIGAN SHOOTING JACKETS IN LABGB ASSORTMENT promises No. 2 Buckskin; tanned palms,trlmmed wrists, strings or elastic; All of the above shirts are manufactured to eclipse any previous effort at a No. 3 Buckskin very handsome and durable glove 8.00 In our own building, and we can consequently ' similar demonstration tops, smooth bark tanned^alms, trimmed strinics or elastic. 3.50 GUARANTEE in this or any other No. 4 White kid tops; smooth bark tanned palins, curled A PERFECT FIT. country. The programme of the No 6 White hair, trimmed wrists, extra sewed, 4.60 races has kid throughout, extra fine sewing, stand any amount of pounding, 6.00 been admirably arranged and the large list No 6 All French white kid, ventilated palms, BICYCLE HOSE, No. 7 Very best French 6.50 Imported direct from the foreign manufacturers. Our line embraces of liberal prizes embraces many handsome kid throughout, corded seams, ventilated palms, English pattern, 7.00 COTTON, HEAVY GERMAN RIBBED and elegant ENGLISH COTTON and CASHMERE, SCOTCH MIXED WORSTED. ^^ awards. Sterling silverware, Also, DOMESTIC WORSTED RIBBED BICYCLE gold watches, bicycles, a rotary tricycle, J. D. SHIBE & CO., HOSE in all Colors medals, etc., are chief amsug the numerous . HEA.VY SHOOTING HOSE; trophies of the races. The Quaker City STORE, No. 223 XORTH EIGHTH STREET, IN WOOL, BOTH FULL LENGTH AND HALF LENGTH SIZES. Bicycle Club have presented evidences of Factory, Kensington, Phlla. success attending their efforts in making SENT BY EXPRESS, C. O. D.. OR ON RECEIPT OF PRICE. their proposed tournament and fair the popu­ STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER, Eighth ^ Market Stt., lar wheelmens' event of toe coming season and there BICYCLES. BICYCLES. HORSES, CARRIAGES, exists no doubt that it will prove ETC. HORSES, CARRIAGES, ETC. the most notable event of its nature ever pre­ sented in the history of 'cycling. A list of LEARN the prizes which will be distributed TO RIDE THE BICYCLE, to the And enjoy a physical and mental recreation unknown to those \rinuers in the races will shortly appear. who confine themselves to other athletics. HORTICULTURAL HALL. Broad street. Wheel Noted. RIDING SCHOOLS: PARK RINK, Belmont and Elm Ave.,W.Phlla. Louisville, Ky., now has three clubs, and a fourth Is talked of. PURCHASERS TAUGHT TO RIDE FREE, At the present time there are thirty-eight ap­ plicants for membership in the L. A. W. SALESROOM, 811AECH STREET, PHILADELPHIA. A member of the Star Club, of Lynn, Mass.. re­ SEND FOR CATALOGUE, cently gave an exhibition of ice wheeling on Flax pond. H. B. HART. The outcome of the Jenkins Springfield Club controversy is the former's expulsion from the L. A. W. COLUMBIA Mr. C. Julien Wood, of Hackensack, has been C. E. UPDEGRAFF, appointed additional L. A. W. representative for New Jeisey. BICYCLES, SELLING AGENT FOR A New Jersey firm has patented a new Star STANCH and RELIABLE lamp which is said for good points to be superior to any other. THEAMERICANSTARBICYCLE ROADSTERS. The Pequonnah Club, of Bridgeport, Conn., has elected JVir. O»lnonn captain in place of Dr. C. C. Godfrey, resigned. The Popular Steeds The Cincinnati Bicycle Club held the Inaugural of ;i series of spring races at Power Hall, Exposi­ For Business and tion Buildings, last Friday evening. . Atricyclists' meet and run promises to be the Pleasure. first prominent event in Boston outdoor'cycle cir­ Matched Pairs, cles this season. It is probable it will occur Fast Send 3-cent stamp for Illus­ Fine Drivers and Speedy day. trated (36-page) Catalogue. FrcJ Jenkins will probably appeal at the annual Horses Always on Hand. "it. A. W. meet at Washington next May from the rhePOPEM'FGCO. decision of the League officers expelling him from Good Reference and Responsible Warranty the League. J71 Washington St., in Every Case, The bill prohibiting bicycles on the pikes in Jef­ OBDERS TILLED ferson County, which has been in the Kentucky Boston, Mass, FOR EVEBY DESCRIPTION OF EOESES. Bouse of Representatives for some time, was de­ cided in favor of the bicyclers. At the exhibition held in the Royal Floral Hall, AMUSKMKNT8. WM. HUNT & CO., IjOiulon, Eug., Feb. 4 to 9. under the auspices of MARKET ST., Camden, the Stanley Club, about 200 different patterns of N. J., Near Ferry. bicycles and tricycles were to be seen. AVERLY'S THEATRE FALKA. CAJRRI^LGE BUILDERS. The Buffalo (N. Y.) Bicycle Club elected the fol­ H HROAI) street (Opposite Academy of Mus ic) lowing officers last week: Dr. J. E. Danelson, O. M. SOUTH WELL...... Business Manager STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS WORK. president; R. H. James, vice president; (Jeorge THE Second tn none in Style, Finish and Ihirability. Dakiu, captain; Dr. C. S. Butler, secretary; J. MoCAULL OPERA COMIQ.UE COMPANY. LIGHT WORK A SPECIALTY. Munroe, O. John A. McCaull, Proprietor ______treasurer. and Manager. One-man wagons weighing from 100 to 12f>iLs, with top 1-tofts. Two-passenger top wagons 175 A novelty to 300 RL* in the stearing head of the bicycle has SPECIAL NOTE ThisTheatre willheOLOSED All Work GUARANTEED in Weight and Quality as Represented. been invented, which gives a swiveling and adjus­ table on Monday evening. March 3.1884, to afford oppor­ handlebar, with great length of centres and tunity for the necessary final preparations strength, and at the same time simplicity and neat­ for the ness of appearance. production of the new opera. MANUFACTURER OP D. P. S. NICHOLS R. M. BRAITHWAIT & CO. At the tricycle exhibition at the Floral Hall, TUESDAY EVENING-, MARCH 4,1884, London, the machines of Starley and Sutton of Will Occur the CYCLING GOODS. Coventry carried away FIRST BROAD and WALLACE the prize. The ".Imperial REPRESENTATION IN AMERICA BROAD Horse and Carriage STS, Club" machine of the former and the "Meteor" of Of the New and Original Comic Opera, in AND SPRING GARDEN STREETS, the latter 3 acts, were to the front. PHILADIIiPHIA' BAZAAR. The LI. A. W. membership committee having BROAD AND CHERRY STREETS. Csnsldered the case ol Mr. Stephen Connell. of New York City, expelled from an amateur Club AMUSEMENTS. for non-payment of dues, direct that lie be rein­ stated in bis L. A. W. membership. AUCTION SALE. FALKA, AGAR. CAMPBELL THURSDAY, MARCH 6, AT 11 A. M. The winners of the two L. A. W. badges offered Adapted from ' Le Drolt d'Ainesse" of MM. Let- & CO.'S DIME The following errier and MUSEUM. NINTH. AND ARCH valuable trotting horses, Brewster by the Cleveland (O.) B. C. to the members who Vanloo, by Mr. H. B. FARNIE, music H STS. andCatfrey top-wagons and Wood Gibson single should ride the greater number of miles between by Monsieur FRANCOIS CHASSAIONE. LAST AND ONLY WEEK OB harness. The Oocra The property of George Willing, Esq: May 1 and Nov. 1. 1883, were Lieut. J. D. Pugh produced under the personal direction The bay gelding Bob Magulre, foaled 1878, W/i first, 2,253 miles; F. P. Root, second, 2,239 miles. of Mr. "FAKNiE'S representative, Mr. E. T. hands high; sired by Tilden, STEYNE, of the Royal he by Mambrino The "centre 'cycle," which is composed of one Comedy Theatre, London. Patchen;dam old Mountain Maid, record 2:27%, CHARACTERS: C by Morrel. This large wheel, supported at times by each of four VON FOLBACH, horse was driven by James others, arranged in pairs at the sides, and from Military Governor of Mont- Green last season on Belmont track in 2:41%. The which gntt...... JUT. Francis Wilson present owner has so much has been promised but so little has TANCHED, his H driven him on several occasions been seen, is about to be put on the market nephew, Usher tn a Village over the Gentlemen's Driving Park (half-mile BUILDERS by a School...... Mr. Frank Tannehill track), limited company. ARTHUR, from 2:47 to 2:50 to top-wagon. Warranted student, son of a rich Hungarian CHANG sound and kind in single and double harnefs; fear­ Of the Lightest and Finest Harvard is arranging a Tale-Harvard bicycle farmer...... Mr. Harry McDonough less race. Yale has, in Messrs. Hamilton of steam, and anexcellent road horse. Believed and Max­ LAY BROTHER PELICAN, doorkeeper of N with handling will trot in 2:30 this season. W^GOISTS. well, two good racers, who last year greatly im­ the Convent...... Mr. T. Klein A top proved their records, being now respectively KONRAD, buggy by Brewster & Co., New York. 3m. 2s captain of the Governor's pages, A set of harness by Wood Gibson, New York. and 3m. 3s. and a fraction. These riders, will,they Miss Carry Godfrey F. FA.Y. think, the coming season, cut under 3m. They TEKELI, sergeant of the patrol. .Mr. F.J.McCarty G ALSO practice very resrulariy. BOBOK Y, Tiigani scout...... Miss Leona Clark The brown stallion Garibaldi, Jr.,foaled 1874;15% Veterinary Dentist^ The Lowetl, BOLESLAS, Chief of THE CHINESE GIANT, hands high; sired bv Mass., Bicycle Club held their an­ the Tzigani, Garibaldi, he by old Hamble- NO. 247 NORTH BROAD STREET and nual election Feb. 21 with this .result: Paul But­ Herr Hubert Wllke CHANG tonian; dam Mary Jane, by Mann's Rattler. War­ ler, president; J. L. Pinder, THE SENESCHAL, Folback'e steward, Tallest and Biggest who ever CHANG ranted kind in single and double No.1715 NORTH TENTH STREET,PhIladelphI» captain: Gilbert CHANG Lived, being one span higher CHANG harness. Has "Wrigut, first lieutenant; Harry H. Hull, second Mr. Harry Stand ish CHANG trotted a mile in 2:33 and quarters in 35 seconds. HORSE CLIPPING lieutenant; F. W. Bedlow, EDWIGE.,ei8ter of Boleslas..Miss Jennie than Goliath, the Mighty CHANG A one man top wagon by Caflrey. Done at Short Notice secretary; W. M. Saw­ Winston CHANG Giant of the Philistines. CHANG yer, treasurer; J. Z. Rogers, R. W. Stickney, ALEKINA I>K KELK1RSCH, a young heiress, CHANG A set of harness by Wood Gibson, New York. by HAND or MACHINE. buglers; F. E. Bramhall, Miss Emma Robed in costliest silks, pre- CHANG These horses can be seen, color-beater. Carson CHANQ sented with medals by the CHANG examined and ridden DENTISTRY Bicycles and velocipedes MINNA, her maid...... Miss Hattie Richardson CHANG at the Bazaar on Wednesday next after 10 o'clock. A SPECIALTY. are allowed to roll J JNOTHA, landlady of the Inn. crowned heads, speaks seven CHANG DAVID through the streets of Paris, Munich, Pesth, Brus­ CHANG languages, and specially In- CHANG P. S. NICHOLS, sels and other large European cities, subject in Madame Julie de Ruyther OHANG vites children. Auctioneer. some FALKA, Folbach's niece. CHANG of them to more or less regulation and re And all the strictiorjB on the part of the police authorities; Madame Oecile Fernandez other curiosities including but in Vienna (Her first appearance in America.) BARNUM'S ZULUS ELECTROPATHIC they nre rigidly excluded Military Pages, Soldiers AND from the streets. Several Viennese clubs devoted of the Watch, Maids of THE to bicycle Honor, Tzigani, &c. MAN FLUTE. and tricycle propulsion are now agitat­ ADMISSION ASSOCIATION, ing for a repeal of the regulations, and are getting TO ALL, ONE DIME. up petitions on the The action passes in Hungary,middle of XYHIth Doors open from 1 to 5 P. American Association Patent Base (LIMITED). subject. Century. (Entirely New M. and 6:30 to 10 P. M A bicycling Scenery.) daily. Saturdays, ODen 10:30 A. M. entertainment consisting of fancy ACT I The Market place, Montgratz. Fetters LAST PERFORMANCE Balls and Bed Bats riding was given at the Columbia Hall, N. Y., 6t Son. AT 10 P. M. Are in universal use throughout the Feb. 26th, in Remember this is the Only Appearance of country. the presence of a large number of ACT II Audience Hall, Folbach'8 Castle. Fet­ CHANG before his ladies and gentlemen. A series of most difficult ters & Son. return to China. i acrobatic feats were performed by Messrs. Wllmot ACT III The Battlements and Sewell of the Castle. J. and the Speedwell brothers. Mr. Mazzanovicb, ot Wallaek's Theatre. HE CJVUB THEATRE. Bloodgood, of the Kings County Wheelmen, ap­ The HUNGARIAN peared COSTUMES from the origi­ T VINE STREET. BBLOW EIGHTH. in a meritorious single act, doing many nal designs of Mons. and Madame ALIAS, of difficult balancing feats, and Mr. Bert Pressey also LONDON. MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 3. gave some well-received illustrations of single rid­ CHORUS THE GREATEST AND BEST YET OFFERED ing. A slow race for amateurs was easily won by OF SIXTY VOICES. Mr. Douglass, whose two opponents fell before go- Director of the Music...... Herr Ernst Catenhuse n TO OUR PATRONS. Ing many yards. FIRST MATINEE OF "FALKA," 16 SPECIALTY ACTS IS Mr. Gideon, chairman of the L. A. W. racing AKD committee, SATURDAY MARCH 8, AT 2. certifies that the following are the valid General 2 GRAND BURLESQUES S records made at New Haven, Oct. 10th,1883, and Admission....50c. | Second Balcony....25c. GENTLEMAN'S. LADY'S. therefore the American Branch Ticket Office for Haverly's Theatre at The following is a list of the most «omraon Amateur records for dis­ J. E. Ditson & Co.'s dis tances: Bicycle 1 mile, 2m. 50s.,Geo. M. Hendee; Music Store, 1228 Chestnut St. ASD eases successfully treated Electropathically BASE by 8 miles, 9m. 17s., W. C. Palmer; 4 miles, 12m. 30s., OUR WINTER BOARDERS. BALL UNIFORMS the BELT OF LIFE Appliances. Geo. M. Hendee; 5 miles. J5m. 26Jis., Geo. M. Made to Order Prompt and Satisfactory. 1. Diseases of the Brain and Nervous System Hendee; 8 mllei, 26m. 15s., E. P. Burnham; 9miles, ALNUT STREET THEATRE. Engagement of the Celebrated Formula of uniform measurements and catalogue Paralysis, Hemiplegla, Paraplegia, Locomator S8m. 24s., E. P. Burnham; 10 miles, 31m. 32US., E. WFleishman & Hall...... Prop's and Managers RICHARD K. FOX'S Attaxia, Neuralgia, Hysteria, Nervousness, Pal P. Burnham. WEEK sent on application. pltation Tricycle 1 mile, 3m. SljJ^s, E. P. COMMENCING MONDAY, MARCH 3, POLICE GAZETTE COMBINATION. of the Heart, Sciatica, Premature De Burnham; 2 miles, 7m. 5^s., E. F. Burnham. The MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY, dine. Springfield records are thrown out. Visitation of the Representative American Come­ .A. J. REACH