THE SPORTINGCOrTRIOHT, 1863, BY THE SJOBTIlfO I3TH TV*. CO. KTTKItBD AT PHILA. P. O. AS 3ECOWD CLASS MATTER. LIFE VOLUME 22, NO. 10. PHILADELPHIA, PA., DECEMBER 2, 1893. PRICE, TEN CENTS.

Chicago Club Is getting In shape for a out the string. These compose the cir­ most bitter fight, probably divining that cuit: a victory for the Pittsburg boy means an Toledo, THE SPORTING LIFE. hereto­ WESTERN AFFAIRS. Kansas City, Indianapolis, awful blow at the despotic sway A LEAGUE ASSURED. Detroit, Sioux City, Minneapolis, Minne­ A SOUTHERN CHECK. JOURNAL fore held over players by the National A WEEKLY League magnates. Jt was through the sota, Milwaukee and Grand Kapids. Devoted to efforts now being made by them to secure GALESBDRG THE LEADER IN THE MORE DETAILS OF THE NEW LEAGUE'S President Ban Johnsop, of Cincinnati, AN INJUNCTION ISSUED AGAINST THE a local bondsman that the cat escaped will appoint the schedule committee and BASE BALL, BICYCLING AND from cover. select a staff of umpires. The season Within the last few days a wealthy busi- »EW MOVEMENT. FUNDAMENTAL SYSTEM. will open the last of April and close NEW SOUTHERN LEAGUE. GENERAL SPORTS AND fttws man of this city received a letter from the owners of the Chicago Base Ball about September 30. Each club will PASTIMES. Club asking as a favor that he go on play 120 games. their bond here, so that their plan of II the Illinois-Iowa League Isn't Re­ Built in Most Respects Upon the The league has applied to the Nation­ Judicially Ordered Not to Proceed With taking the case from the hands of the al League for protection, and will start Published by local County Court could be carried out. organized Galesburg Base Ball Men Lines ol the Big League's Model in with eight strong and evenly matched Reorganization Until Cause is Shown They must look further, however, for teams. THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO. their bondsman, as the person asked has Manning promises to give Kansas A. refused point blank to help them out. In Mil Organize a Four-Club Inter­ Constitution, Thus Affording Hope Why Macon Has Been Lelt Out ol Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. his letter of reply the Plttsburg man took City a strong team. It will be made up it on himself to tell the Chicago people state League. ol Permanency. in part of last year's Savannah, Ga., the New League. C. RICHTER ) ... rc that he considered them on the wrong team, but there will be a number of FRANCISFRANK A. EGAN f Edlt.ors< side of the deal, .and, though he would new men on the pay-roll. Manning will like to oblige them, he could not become begin signing his men in a few days. a party to their effort. He is a warm Galesburg, 111., Nov. 24. Editor At the recent organization meeting of He returns to the East to-night. Macon, Ga., Nov. 27. John B. Nick­ personal friend of all the members of the "Sporting Life:" Matters are quiet in the Western League everything passed lin, president of the Southern Base Ball CONTENTS: Chicago Club, and is also a warm friend base ball circles here, as we are wait­ off in harmonious fashion, and the only Association aud president of last sea­ Rase Ball News...... Pages 1 to 5 of Gumbert. It was not intenled that ing to see what the other cities are going unpleasant incident of the meeting was TROY TOPICS. son's Southern League, arrived Friday Bicycling News...... Pages 5 to 8 the Illinois hand should be shown down to do regarding the rejuvenation of the the kick made by the Omaha delegates last in Macon to represent the interest Sports and Pastimes...... Fage S this early in the game, but the news of Illinois-Iowa League. The circuit sug­ wh -n that city was omitted from the The Movement to Increase the East­ of the Southern Association in a suit the letter leaked out. No effort will be ern League Membership Troy's made by Gumbert's attorneys to keep the gested by Mr. McCaull, and which meets circuit in favor of small but more pro­ brought by the Macon Club to enjoin. SUBSCRIPTION KATESt matter in the local Court. They are con­ with favor here, is composed of Joliet, gressive Grand Kapids, which showed Grand Stand Burned by Incendi­ Sam Altmayer, formerly trustee of the One Tear...... 84.00 tent to try the case anywhere, and will Koekford, Freeport and Kock Island in financial backing far superior to that aries, Etc. old league sinking fund, from paying Six Months...... 2.35 as willingly go before the United States the northern division, and Burlington, displayed by Omaha. Kegarding this Troy, N. Y., Nov. 28. Editor the fund to Mr. Nicklin, and to secure Three Months...... 1.25 Court as into the County Court. The case Jacksonville, Bloomingtou or Decatur and matter one of the delegates expressed "Sporting Life": From the amount of $5000 damages for being dropped from Single Copy...... 10c. is now on the argument list, No. 1 Court, or five membership iu the reorganized Southern and will likely be brought up before many Galesburg in the south. A four himself as follows: mail matter pouring into headquarters - PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. months' season, with a ifliOO salary limit "We do not want any jay towns In the League. days. people have done daily from new towns desirous of se­ Foreign Postage, 81.04 Extra uer Annum. The new plan of action agreed upon by will insure the success of the League. league. The Omaha it is safe to say that The case was set for hearing before nothing to assure us that they will not curing franchises Col­ the Chicago people in fighting Gumbert In case this city does not enter the before the season is the disposition shown to increase the cir­ Judge Bartlett Saturday morning. has also come into possession of the prose­ move immediately to not again disband onel Joe Field was present as counsel ^S?-Those readers of THE SPORTING LIFE I. and I. we will half over. Ky all means take in Sioux cuit to ten or more clubs will occupy cuting attorneys. Their first bluff that the form a four club circuit, with the fol­ City. Omaha may Improve as a ball town the attention of the magnates for some- for the Southern League and was who have not facilities for reaching case had not been made out right, since lowing cities as members: Burlington, In time, hut at present she is not wanted." little time. Trojans are inclined to re­ anxious to go ahead with the case. But newsdealers, or do not care to be depend­ the proper organization had not been a named in Gumbert's ease, has been drop­ 1'eoria, Galesburg and Canton or Mon- The Omaha men had an idea that the gard the scheme with favor, believing counsel for the plaintiffs requested ent upon delivery by carriers or news ped, and they will try to prove that niimth. These cities being bunched geo­ men who brought about the organiza­ that what the public desires nowadays postponement because of the absence agents, should by all means subscribe, Adrian C. Anson, against whom suit was graphically, the traveling expenses tion would beg of them to accept a is variety. With Providence, Spring­ of important witnesses. Judge Bartlett thus assuring themselves regular and brought by Addison as "manager" of the would be reduced to a minimum and as franchise, but in this they were sadly field, Fall Kiver and Albany in the East, thereupon postponed the trial until Jan. prompt delivery by mail direct from Chicago Club, was never made manager all are good drawing cities a $000 or mistaken. and Troy, Syracuse. Buffalo, Erie, Wilk- 0, and issued an injunction to pre­ by the club; that he was simply captain, $750 limit could be sustained success­ THE PRESIDENCY. esbarre and Scranton and Bingharatou vent the league until that date from this office. a player and stockholder. It is to be in­ action toward per­ ferred that they in this connection will fully. Some outside criticism was indulged yet to hear from in the West an ideal taking any further try to prove that Anson was acting be­ Another point in the line of economy over the selection of a man for presi­ League could be formed, arid the tastes fecting organization. Advertising Bute Upon Application. yond his power in signing Gumbert at a lies in the fact that Peoria, Galesburg dent who resided in Cincinnati, which of the public satisfied. Just what effect that will have re­ JE@-TiiE SPORTING LIFK goes to press at certain salary, and the club is not re­ and Canton could sign nearly their en­ was outside the league, but members OTHEK BUSINESS mains to be seen. Judge Bartlett's sponsible as a body. Just how the defend­ tire teams within their respective city generally speak in the highest terms of which is to come before the meeting order certainly cannot have any bearing 2 P. M. every Thursday. ants will get over the many documents is the adoption of amendments made by to insure insertion should limits, with of course a few exceptions. Johnson and of his requirements to fill upon towns outside of the State of ^^ Advertisers signed "A. C. Anson. manager," is a We would like to hear from "Hud" of the triple office of president, secretary the major body at the late meeting, no­ Georgia, and it is the opinion of rainy not fail to forward their favors so as to question which is causing the prosecuting tably thuse relating to the exchange of attorneys much thought at pifsent. Peoria, and the other correspondents, re­ and treasurer. Referring to his selec­ that it cannot prevent towns in the reach the publication office not later Before such a move can be carried garding this circuit. tion, Long, of Toledo, said: players during tho playing season, and State from going on with the organiza­ morning. GALESBUI1G. "Mr. Ban. Johnson, besides being an the transferring of championship games, been perfected and than Thursday through successfully it is necessary that 9 tion which has ^©-Advertisers will find THE SPORTING the ball club people have a citizen of Al­ . authority on base hall, is competent to fill and the selection of a full complement which is now ready for business. Presi­ in the legheny County give bonds for them cov­ CHEERFUL CHARLESTON. the positions to which we elected him. Our of reliable men to compose the umpire dent Nicklin will go on with the business LIFE one of the best mediums ering the probable costs of the suit aud reason for having a president who re­ staff. The outcome of the meeting will every line of busi­ sides in a city that is not in the league is of the league, so it is said, just as country for any and all damages asked by the plaintiff. Satisfied With the Reorganization be anxiously awaited, as we are all de­ no such order had been issued. not only to do away with any alleged partiality though ness, for the reason that it Since the above was received word What the Local Fans Would Like. that may arise aud inako tho cities jeal­ sirous of knowing the exact status of While in Macon President Nicklin looked reaches an immense number of people comes that another Chicago player has Charleston, S. C., Nov. 23. Editor ous." the Eastern League for 1894. over the situation carefully, and private but that it reaches a class appealed to the law as against the President-Secrietary-Treasurer John­ CAHIIi, AND BHECKBNKinOE. each week; "Sporting Life:" I have just had a The news of the drafting by Brooklyn advices from him indicate that he is of of readers who cannot, perhaps, be club. The latest despatch is: long and pleasant chat with Mr. John son has no easy task before him. All the opinion that the matter ran be ami­ EYAN AI.SO'Sl'ES FOK SALARY. of of Tommy Cahill, the plucky little back­ reached by other means, who are liberal 1'. O'Xeill, our efficient representative the clubs will submit to him a list stop and captain of last year's Troy cably adjusted and that further court in sentiment and disbursements; and fin­ Chicago. Nov. 28. James Hyan, the at the League meeting, held in Chatta­ players they desire to sign, and it is a proceedings will not bo necessary. Chicago Club's outtielder, has commenced sure shot that there will be some men team, and the selection of Home-Rule ally that it opens up a new field little a suit in the Circuit Court against the nooga on the 12th inst. He says it was Breckenridge by Louisville, the first a very harmonious and pleasant affair. upon whose services there will be a THE SOUTHERN SITUATION. ' cultivated by general advertisers. Chicago League Ball Club to recover $1 ."Oil multiplicity of claims. In such a di­ news of which reached us, being brought on a contract. In the early part of last He spoke in very high terms of all the by last week's "Life," caused no end of President Nicklin Briefly Reviews season Ityan received injuries in a railroad delegates, but particularly of the kind­ lemma the president has been empower­ howling among local cranks, and yes­ DISTRIBUTION: wreck while traveling with the club and ness shown him by Mr. Joe Ohl, of At­ ed to appoint two experts to help him terday a committee of five called' upon the Entire Field. this prevented him from taking an active Nicklin, of Chattanooga. out in the distribution. Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 28. President SPORTING LIFE is the only part in its games. Service was had yester­ lanta, and Mr. Messrs. Maloney and Van Arnam, the knowledge) He says these two gentlemen put them­ POINTS ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION. owners of the Troy Club, and protested Nicklin, of the Southern Association, weekly paper (to our day on James A. Hart, president of the in De­ passed through here to-day en route for requiring a perfecting press and nine club. selves out to be pleasant to him, and The directors will be located in vigorous language against parting it is to them that Charleston is indebted troit, Toledo, Minneapolis and Sioux with the men. Mr. Mulom-y stated that home from Macon, whehe he had danced hours, at a speed of 10,000 per for her admission to membership in the City. Headquarters will be established it was inipossible to hold the players attendance in Judge Bartlett's court. hour, to complete an edition. This LATE NEWS BY WIRE. new league. We will not forget this at Cincinnati. Mr. John S. Barnes has or to think of competing against the Mr. Nicklin professed no uneasiness is not a claim of 90,000 circulation, but kindness soon, aud only hope it will be been elected chairman of the Board of National League, and the only alterna­ about the Macon club's suit, and felt it is a claim and demonstration that the HELEN DAUVRAY DIVORCED. in our power to reciprocate. O'Neill Directors. tive Troy had was to accept the $500 sure that the matter could be amicably is says the circuit is a good one, and one President Johnson was authorized to bonus offered for each man and go settled. circulation of THE SPORTING LIFE Judge McAdam Signs a Decree Re­ president, "that by far larger than any weekly published that he thinks will pay. There is a apply to the Board of Arbitration for a-gunning for new men to take their "I think," said the leasing Her Prom John M. Ward. chance of a change before April, but, protection under the national agreement; places. It was the opinion of the com­ we are in good shape this year, in better aud almost equals the largest monthly Special to "Sporting Lift?." that is so far oft' that there is no know­ and Indianapolis was delegated to rep­ mittee that Mr. Maloney will have his shape, in fact, than we were even last on a monthly basis. The papers are New York, Nov. 30. Helen Dauvray ing what may take place before that resent the Western League on the Na­ hands full. year. The association is made up of shipped by express as fast as pri 1 el ;ind Ward has been judicially freed from time. tional Board. This means that Mr. MORE HART) LUCK. the best towns in the South, with pos­ any and all news stands in the fol.uiving John Montgomery Ward, base ball play­ I have not heard anyone mentioned John T. Brush will look after the The new grand stand at the base ball sibly one exception, and from what I er and lawyer. A decree of absolute as a probable manager for Charleston. AVestern League's interests under the park was burned to the ground last hear from them they are all right in cities or localities should have the paper Thursday evening. The park had just for the ga me. on sale the day specified opposite to each divorce in favor of the actress was What we want is a good man who can national agreement in his own able signed yesterday by Judge McAdam, of manage the players, and also be able to manner. been put in shape for the big foot ball "I have heard from Armour, of Mem­ locality: the Superior Court. The suit was tried play himself; this thing of a manager" The report that the guarantee system game between Dartmouth and Union, on phis, and he soys that his end of the as­ New York City...... Saturday A. M. btfore Referee August C. Nnnz. Miss sitting down all summer and drawing was adopted was erroneous. On the con­ Thanksgiving Day, and a number of sociation is all right and that the people Biooklyu, N. Y...... Saturday A. M. Dauvrny's testimony was of a most a salary does not pay down South. The trary, the percentage system will pre­ reserved seats had been sold for the of Memphis are getting hungry for basu Troy, N. Y...... Saturday A. M. formal character. She snid she was man I would like to see in that position vail just as in the big league, and sim­ stand. It is a total loss. The fire was ball. Mr. Armour has always been one Buffalo- N. Y...... Saturday A. M. of the gate receipts undoubtedly the work of incendiaries. of the best members of the League and Albany, N. Y...... Saturday A. M. married to Ward in New Haven, Conn., is Gilbert Hatlield; he is an excellent ilarly 10 per cent, To-day a gang of men are at work Boston, Mass...... Saturday A. M. on August 31, 1887, and she has not player and a very tine fellow. will go into the Western League this year he is of the opinion that Mem­ under 'Gene Derby's supervision, clear­ phis will be right in it from the start. Springfield, Mass...... Saturday A. M. lived with him since articles of separa­ We would also like very much to see treasury as a sinking fund. Furthermore, and it is thought Providence, R. I...... Saturday A. M. tion between them were drawn up more "Bobby" Wheelock back at his old post. each club must deposit a forfeit of $500 ing away the debris, "Mr. Stallings, who goes to Nashville, Montreal. Can...... Saturday A. M. the park will be in shape for the game will fand that Tennessee town ready to than two years ago. The principal short stop; in fact, we would be glad to till the sinking fund reaches $8000, Thursday despite the fire. This makes Toronto. ,l'an...... Saturday A. M. witnesses were Sherwood Gilbert and see many of last season's team in their when the forfeit money may be taken give him fine support. I have heard Baltimore, Md...... Saturday A.M. up tho third stand destroyed within the from those people up there and they ara Washington, D. C...... Saturday A. M. William H. Odosha, who followed Ward old places. A club made up of the class down. Treasurer Johnson must put last three years. New Orleans. La...... Saturday A. M. in order to obtain evidence against him. of men we had last season would be a bond of $10,000 by Dec. 1. ______J. A. W. anxious to show the South that they ap­ Louisville, Ky...... Saturday A. M. They testified that they had known highly acceptable to the average Charles- The next meeting will be held in Mil­ preciate good base ball and that they Erie, Pa...... Saturday A. M. Ward for several years through seeing tonian, and a good drawing card for the waukee on Mar. 14, and at this meet­ TOLEDO TIPS. will stand behind a good club. I'lttsburg. Pa...... Saturday A. M. him on the ball field. They watched Association. ing affairs will be put in running order "The Augusta Club promises to be a Chicago, 111...... Saturday A. M. New Park Cleveland, O...... Saturday A. M. Ward on October 10 in a Twenty-sev­ Sngdon and Colcolough are fixtures for the season's play, and a schedule Work Commenced on the good one, too. I understand that it will Cincinnati, O...... Saturday A. M. enth street saloon. They kept him in with Pittsburg, so there is no use wish­ will be adopted. This schedule, which Werdcn and Breitensteiii Genc- have some of the players of last year, St. Louis. Mo...... Saturday A. M. sight until he walked to Fifth avenue ing for them, but we might bo able is to be framed by a committee yet to eral Mention. and from what I am told the people Milwaukee, Wls...... Saturday A. M. and met a woman, with whom he went to get Trwin Lonjf, of the Baltimore*. be named by President Johnson, will Toledo, Nov. 28. Editor "Sporting down there are going in with stronger Detroit. Mien...... Sat unlay A. M. to the elevated railroad station at I don't think he has been retained by provide Sunday games for all clubs that Life:" Toledo has commenced early to hopes than ever before. Kansas City, Mo...... Monditv A. M. desire to play such games. St. Paul, Minn...... Saturday P.M. Twenty-eighth street and Third avenue. them, and he certainly did play a great put her ball park in shape. The park "Savannah has not yet been heard Denver, Col ...... Monday A.M. Gilbert and Odosha got aboard the same left field while with us. A Board of Arbitration for the settle­ to bo used the coming season is Fred from, but the indications are that there Omaha, Neb...... '. Monday A. M. train. Ward got out at Fulton street ment of disputes within the League was Smith's park, out Lagrange street. are many people who will be too glad to San Francisco. Cal...... Tuesday I'. M. and entered the office of the United elected, consisting of John S. Barnes, Work of rebuilding the fence has been fall heir to Jimmy Manning should he Philadelphia, Pa...... Saturday A. M. States Hotel, where he registered "J. ATLANTA AFFAIRS. of Minneapolis; T. II. Boycr, of Sioux commenced, and the new enclosure will fail to show up. But I am of the opin­ Harrlsburg, Pa...... Saturday A. M. City; D. A. Long, of Toledo; President knows a good tiling Newark, N. J...... Saturday A. M. M. Watson and wife, New Haven, be made this fall so as to give it time ion that Jimmy Conn." Gilbert and Odosha hired an­ Nothing Done Yet Toward Gathering Vauderbeek, of Detroit. to settle before springtime. The ball when he sees it, and that he will be back ^®*Any one finding delay in (lie delivery other room, and secured evidence en­ a Manager or Team. grounds will be heart-shaped, with the in the South again next year, notwith­ of THE SPORTING LIFE as per the titling Mrs. Ward to a divorce. This Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 28. In view of the MILWAUKEE MOVING. stands and entrance at the apex, and standing the fact that the West is claim­ above table will oblige the publishers is Helen Dauvray's second divorce. She injunction issued by Judge Bartlelt, of seating capacity will be furnished for ing him. The truth is Manning is just by immediate notification. Efforts will was married in 1879 to L. F. Tracy, Macon, it is not likely that any of the Manager Cushman Rapidly Signing the cranks for miles around. New the kind of man any couutry would try be made cheerfully at all times by the from whom she got a divorce a few Southern Association teams will be Players Two Good Men Captured. grand stands and bleachers are to take to claim. years later. __ __ formed, or the membership definitely set­ Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 28. The in­ the place of the old ones, and when tho The most flattering reports come from publishers to overcome any delay or ob­ tled until several niorths have gone by. find us very much New Orleans, where they are yet play­ struction in delivery. dications are that Milwaukee's base season opens it will CONDENSED DISPATCHES. In Atlanta, the owners of the franchise- bull team for I81J4 will be superior to in tho base ball swim again. ing ball. Down there they play ball all the have done nothing yet, and will take no any club that has ever represented the Perry Werdcn and Theodore Breiten­ time, and the people are always anxious Special to "SiHirting Life." action until the latter part of next Cream city. Manager Cu.shman says steiii have just returned from a ten to sec a game, and it is the impression The South Carolina Legislature has month.. he is confident that he can get together days' hunt and fish along the Ottawa from one end of the town to the other passed a bill penalizing prize-flghtlng in Several well-known and successful a team that will eclipse the one Mil­ Kiver. Both men are looking in fine that they are going to have better ball GUMBERT'sTunT that Stato. managers have applied for the control of waukee had in 1801, which was then shape, Werden never appearing to bet­ next year than ever before. lioh Fitzslmmons has won 'his suit the team next year, but, of course, considered one of the bust, aggrega­ ter advantage. They had splendid »uc- "Mobile has done more than any other against the Cresont Athletis Club of New nothing has yet been done in that direc­ tions of ball tossers in the country, not cess with gun and rod, and brought town in the League so far. Jack Hoop­ THE CHICAGO CLUB REPORTED AS Orleans for $'J,050. tion. The owners of the Atlanta fran­ barring a majority of the National1 back GO ducks and a bushel basket full er, that man who never grows disheart­ John White, foot ball player, died at fluxions than ever to give Hartford, Conn., November 2!). from injur­ chise are more League clubs of choice fish, as well as an eel, mud- ened, even if he does have to go down in TRYING ANOTHER TACK. ies sustained in a game against the Vale the Atlanta people a winning team in OOOD MEN SIGNED. turtle, two muskrats and several other his pocket for mofiey, has secured a man­ Seniors. '!)-!. They appreciate the large attend­ The scouring of Billy Clingman to choice marsh dainties. ager for next year, and has put him to The St. Louis Club Is negotiating with ance the club has had all along and if a cover third was the first good move, Catcher McGuire has been fined by work. Jake Wells, who had the Pcnsa- a Transfer ot Manager Harry \Vright by wire. Von del- winning team can be bad within the and "Cush" has followed it up by ac­ the Hirssig Gun Club for non-appear­ oolu team last season, will handle tho Endeavoring to Secure Abe has made the veteran manager a limit next year the pennant will be cepting the terms of Carl McVey, the ance. He has missed two grand hunts, Mobiles this year. liberal offer to manage the Browns. brought to Atlanta in the fall of '04. star centre fielder of the Southern and his standing will be below par when "I have heard nothing from Charles­ the Trial From Pittsburg to Chicago It is generally believed by all that the League last season. There are many ho does put in an appearance. ton, but I am satisfied that when the JOHNSON DECLARES HIMSELF. double season plan has worked against base ball enthusiasts in Milwaukee who D. A. Long, who is behind the To­ time comes that city will have a good Alleged Reasons For toe Move Atlanta since it was started, and now will no doubt remember McVey when ledo Club, has made himself very popu­ team in the League." The Big Clevelander Doesn't "Want that there will be but one season, holies ho played left field for Minneapolis lar while in the city. He is the hardest- are abundant that Atlr.nta will pull out He was ol the Chicago Club. to Re-enter Base Ball. in the old Western League. working baee ball magnate that has yet TEMPLE APPRECIATED. Cleveland, O., Nov. 30. Cleveland's in the load. In both '92 and '915 Atlanta another such a man as McAleer for struck this section of the country. base ball team will not remain in this made a better showing near the end of making sensational catches, and his Captain Carney will have a warm A Pittsburg Opinion of This Friend Tho suit of pitcher Addison Gumbert city through any eft'ofts of A. L. John­ the season than at the beginning, and it base running was a reminder of the days welcome when he arrives here. His of Base Ball. against the Cliicagos for back salary, son. His longrlooked for arrival oc­ is generally believed that she would have of Eddie Burke. His batting at that, fame and good character have gone won out in '93 without any trouble had time was rather light, but he had the Much has been insinuated and there­ and damages amounting in all to about curred yesterday, but so far as throw­ ahead of him, and Toledoans will see fore much left unsaid recently about a $2300, is causing the Olurago Club ing any" light on the base ball situation not the season been cut in two. bunt down to an art, and he reached that he secures his merited success. first, base as many times as any man V. W. DYAK. "i-ei-taiu ex-official of the local club" officials no little uneasiness. It will be was concerned, excepting the state­ who is plotting to ruin the whole con­ remembered that Gumbert refused to LAW AND BASE BALL. in the team. Since then, however, he ment that he would not again engage has improved in his batting, and last JAY FAATZ'S LONG REACH. cern. Now let me ask local patrons of accept a reduction of salary last sea­ in the business, his visit was unavailing. the club not to believe a word of this his release, lie got How Hurlburt Disposed of the First season his average in the Southern son, but asked for Mr. Johnson said to-day: League was above the 300 mark. In Ted Sullivan is Hesponsible For This clandestine talk. This "ex-ollicial" is neither release nor the salary he asked, "I have had no intentions of engaging Lawyer in the League. Good Yarn. one of the n'ost honorable men in the nml was kept in idleness until near the In discussing the settlement of the 1892 he played in the California League. in the base ball business, and in fact I CUSHMAN IN LUOK. This is the era of story telling in tho base ball business; he is one of the ex­ middle of the season, when he was could not if I were so inclined, for I am Philadelphia squabble, and Col. Rogers' base ball world. While the cranks are in business now. I never Mr. Cushman has always had the treme'enthusiasts concerning the local traded by the Chicago Club to Pitts­ up to my eyes belligerent attitude Manager Frank "frozen up'" many a chestnut is trot- of the most generous burg. Gumbert began suit some time told Frank Kobison or anyone else that Bancroft, of Cincinnati, said: good fortune to get together a team team, he is one I would be one of three to take the club of gentlemanly ball players, and it is tod out and dusted off and many a new patrons of tho game and its supporters ago against the Chicago Club, in Alle­ price. "The old Syracuse Stars were the pion­ tale sprung. An old one in a new dress off his hands at $45,000. or at any eers in introducing lawyers into the coun­ hoped that he will follow in the same in the land, and he is beyond all doubt gheny County, but trial was once staved I met Mr. Kobison in a hotel one day and line next season. Manager Cusbinan is as follows: one of tho best informed men among off by the Cliicagos, on the plea that I told him I was sorry to learn of bis cils of the base ball magnates. They "Those patrons of America's great game from were members of the League. It was in received letters from Larry Twitchell, base ball authorities. Somebody who Gumbert's bill was defective. The determination to disengage himself the days when William Henry Hurlburt other National League who remember Jay I'natz, the elongated reads this will say, "Why, that is Mr. latest developments of this suit, which the club, but that 1 hoped there were men John Grim and first baseuian of the Clcvelands of oilier in Cleveland who would be. willing to was a power in base ball. The League players speaking in high praise of Mc­ days, will appreciate the following de­ Temple." Let it go at that. Don't let bids fair to develop into one of the most was meeting at Niagara Falls and Syracuse our minds of base raise the money to keep it in this city. Vey as a fielder and batter. scription of his playing, which, according us have the serenity of sensational cases in the history I also said I thought as long as the street was represented by a young attorney a to Tod Sullivan, was told by one Wash­ rnflled by insinuations. Mr. Temple is ball, is told in the following despatch: spruce chap who was away up in law, railway companies had thrown their lines too well posted on base ball. MENTION BYMANNIXG. ington "culluil" gentleman to another: on;? of the best friends that the local Pittsburg, Pa., Nov. 28. Quite a sensa­ out to the ball park they could afford lint not any 'I-V ile good Lawd, yo' dun oughter see tion in local sporting circles was occasion­ There was a proposition to amend some club and its patrons ever had. This is to pay a considerable sum towards retain­ delegate didn't like He Says He Will Give Kansas City a dat fust baseman of de'.n Cleblaus. Talk all feeling as to "some­ ed last week by the news that the Chicago ing the team. I have had no communica­ rule and Syracuse's about yo' close pins! Urn! Yah! He rtoue said to allay officials were moving heaven and it. He started in like an orator at a cross­ Strong Team. thing dreadful that is going to hap- ' Club tion with either Mr. IIowc or Mr. Ilaw- 'It is be de slimmes', talles' close pin elter dis earth to have the Gumbert case taken out loy. Mr. Kobison told me he wished to roads political meeting to protest. Kansas City, Nov. 27. Manager Jim­ yah nigger see at dem grounds. I)c sco' pen." Pittsburg "Dispatch." hands of the Allegheny County against the constitution,' he declared. Old of the retire from base ball, but he wished to do had listened patiently to the my Manning is' enthusiastic over the caul say his name is Fats. Fats? H* DO and placed before the United States Court. it honorably and In a right way. He said man Hurlburt IJats. Dat ya player leaner im toofplck. The Bunt. Sacrifice Doomed. Though not positively known, it is under­ the club In the hands of argument, but wlien that young man base ball outlook for next season. He ho hud placed sprung the constitution on the magnates, Yo' oughter see him! Second b::scman fro Base ball fans will he glad to know that stood that the Chicago people claim the the League emergency committee to dis­ arrived in town Saturday .morning, and de ball. Hall duu come leetle high. Git there is every likelihood that the hunt case is one over which the County Court pose of to Cleveland parties, and if they lie roared: 'Young man! sit down! You're put in the entire day talking "shop." too all fired fresh, anyway. You might leetle lilg-hq. Bimeby it sail so high dat hit will he abolished. T'nler the rules should have no jurisdiction, and that as were unable to do so he could sell it to Manning says that the recent meeting I haunch nigger next me, an' sez: 'AVash- that were in force last year the bunt an Interstate case the United States should liuffalo or Detroit. However, I do not talk all day but you couldn't convince me that a creation is bigger than its creators. of the Western League at Indianapolis in'ton dun git a run shua." Dat bull gwiue became a nuisance and delayed many a decide. believe he can sell out to any other city success. ober first baseman's head. Den vo' oughter game until the crowds were exasperated seen at the Court House without the consent of the League. He We framed the constitution and I guess was a complete and unqualified Humbert was it can be changed if we see fit.' That The venerable organization was rejuve­ see dis yer Fats. Fust one jint unllmber, almost to the point of revolt. The purpose In reference to this move, but would not could notify that body of his Intention to den two jints. Den he begin ter stretch. in relieving the buntcr from a time at bat he discontinue the club. That would release call down broke the heart of the young nated and put,on a sound financial basis. talk. Vpon being questioned closely, mail from Syracuse. His flowery speech Talk about yer telescopes! W'y, dat man was to encourage team work and sacrifice admitted knowledge of the Chicago people's the franchise and the. League could dis­ A new and compact circuit of cities was stretch furder dan a yellow snake. Den hitting, but most of the players, or at the latter had been re­ pose of It where it chose. As I said to aud his influence had been effectually bot­ plans. He knew tled up." ______organised, and every club member lie lets out all his jlnts an' shuts out de least a great many of them, never learned ceived In Fittsburg and that an unfavor­ M:\ Robisou. I would dislike to see Cleve­ -agreed to deposit $500 with the treas­ sight of de Capitol dome an' ketch dat to bunt like Ward and men of his skill, able reply had been returned. If he knew land without a ball team, and I should Pitcher Carsey has signed with the urer before the championship season ball. W'y. nigger, dat man reaches SOB' and the scientific character of the game anything more he kept it to himself. think enough money could l>c raised here f Hebbeu aud pick out a star." wiw u«t improved. New Orleans "State*." The Chicago move indicates that the to buy Mr. Kobisou's rijht»." Philadelphia Club. opens as a guarantee that it will play THE LIFEL c.

gab, aud that the wild Western hustle was permitted to play iu old I'ittsburg m the coaching lines, which he pos­ PITTSBURG PENCILLINGS. again. FOREST CIIT FINDINGS. sesses, tickles the St. Louis populace It is hardly possible that the club BASE ligh into dissolution, and he is sure that MUCH TALK OF MORE DKALS, BALL BASE BALL DEPARTMENT EXCITEMENT will ever welcome George back. They AT f Burns ever donned St. Louis' clothes, BUT NO RESULTS. will trade him at the first chance. These FEVER HEAT IN MIDWINTER. le will kill the Mound City gentry dead chances, and1 taking advance agent. The men outright.' however, have not boon com­ particularly under consideration are A MATTER OF PRICE!. The Ex-Club President's Plea For ing along very well lately. The Present Status of the Cleveland Arthur Irwin and ^"at Powers. Others. Ton der Ahe has grown so eloquent Stenzel—Still Discussing Van Halt- Bob Cargo sent hi* terms to Man­ TURNED DOWN! ager Cnshman, of Milwaukee, the Club—Al Johnson May Get the Club too, are in mind, but Colonel Rogers on the subject particularly that phase ren's Release—Earle's Statement to says no step will be hurriedly taken. of it wherein he prates of a change im­ other day, but has not received any — A Story About the Orphan—Will He intimates that two men may be proving Burns' play, that he has got Killcn—Bits of News, Etc. reply. Perhaps the Western League Tebeau Get Stivetts?—McKean and HARRY WRIGHT RELEASED BY THE salary limit will cause some secured, one to look after the playing Messrs Byrne and Abell interested. The changes in the Bostons. xclusirely, and the other to attend after now believe a good deal of what Pittsburg, Nov. 28. Editor "Sport­ figuring. PHILADELPHIA CLUB. to the financial end of the business. Jhris says, and it has about got down ing Life:" Doubtless some of the old Charley Mitchell received a letter A HARD ROW TO HOB. members of the Pittsburg Club are on from President Young yesterday. He Cleveland, O., Nov. 29. Editor to the notch of how much the St. Louis "Sporting Life:" If you're interested Whoever Manager Wright's successor boss is willing to give. If he wants the anxious seat just now. If - not, says that he has not announced his ap­ nay be, however, he will have a large- they have reason to be, for lately pointments but has practically made up in base ball and essay to walk along Alter Ten Years ol Good and Faith­ the sturdy Thomas as much as he de­ the highways and byways of Cleveland sized contract on his hands. In the clares, and there is no reason to be­ rumors of duals have been flying around his staff. He advises Charley to pre­ first place, Sir. Wright has so long Ijeen so fast that even the reporters couldn't sent an application to some minor nowadays, you'll be greeted by the. ful Service the Veteran Manager lieve that he is playing a game to Erie sporty boys with pertinent little in­ connected' with the local club that his on wind, he is quite liable to give up keep track of them. One day it was leagues and he says he can use his name and the Phillies' seem almost said to be a sure go that Looie name by permission. Mitchell has an quiries such as, "What lies," "Who's the price set on the right fielder. i Bauor she to?"" "Where are we at?" "Have is Turned Oat by the Club to Seek synonymous, and it will appear strange know would be exchanged for Hallman; also application in the Western League. next that Mr. Bj-rne is not over anx­ we got a club or have we got a club?" season to see another man at the ious to let Tom Freckles go, but when he that Stenzol would be traded for au 0. B. Power declares he has no ap­ Pastures New. lead of the team. In tho second place, Eastern fielder, and again a Sunday plication in for appointment to the and kindred intellectual interrogatives. he team has under Mr. thinks of what a change may do for Occasionally someone will ask you if Wright always him and the club he puts personal paper printed a story that the club had League staff. jeen a factor in the race, has done bet­ a good chance to let Captain Donarau Ned Swartwood and Smittie Yonkers, N. Y., or Bound Brook, N. J., regard aside. Lane or Upper Sandusky, O., is to take our ter with each season, and nine-tenths THK DIFFERENCE go to the Phillies. The whole kit can have gone on another hunt. This is The expected has happened. Harry f tho team's followers are convinced CONSIDERED. place in the League. In fact, it's a hard Wright, the veteran manager of . the Just how Burns will feel about this be easily dismissed. There was nothing better than laying round iu a cigar that but for the uitny accidents to in them but talk. Some people store trick for a sporting editor to get from Philadelphia team, has been released by is a nice matter of speculation, but there vow that killing time. Erie street to the Weddell House on valuable players at critical times last is one thing the JBaiier-Hallman deal was seriously Beckley can come back now. It's a the Philadelphia Club, largely for fail­ season the team would have won the certain, and that is, that all clear afternoon. ure to win the championship at least Tommy will not lose sight of the differ­ thought of at one time, but Pittsburgh over now. peiUMxnt this year. Consequently, the weighing in the scales caused a com­ MUCH MIXED. once in ten years. At least that is prac­ lew manager will next ence iu salary paid by the two clubs. I notice your Chicago correspondent season have to Brooklyn being away plete backdown. Of course, some first- says Camp is a curiosity because he Well, we seem to have a base ball tically what the summary dismissal of win the championship or suffer by com­ ahead of St. Louis, club at this writing, but we are a little the old, respected and capable manager and will undoubtedly enter a plea to class players are from perfection, and bought 50 copies of a paper contain­ parison with Mr. Wright. perhaps the club bit uncertain how to answer the ques­ means. For several yeara Harry TUB OBSTACLES remain at the old stand. These are pro­ people have an idea ing a severe roast and sent them home. TO SUCCESS. that a little talk about shifting now and That's nothing. tion, "Where are we at?" Many thought \Vright's practice and Colonel Rogers' Now the championship is out of reach gressive times, though, and Burns will Pittsburg once had a the trouble all settled with Messrs. theories as to how a ball team should probably realize the fact when, he faces then will remedy some faults these men ball player who kicked when released >f the Philadelphia Club with its pres­ the possess. The idea was successfully car­ though Howe and Hawley's talk of buying the be handled have not jibed, and conse­ ent team and under present playing music. he was into the club for .$425. club, but it seems that their price didn't quently, to those FINED FOR NOT KICKING. ried out last year in the case of one CIRCLE. ou the inside, it was ules. The team is weak in the pitching man, who played a great jibe with Mr. Robison's idea of the plainly merely a matter of time when department and no strengthening This talk of Burns recalls a little game after ma­ happening of a Sunday night two he found he wasn't wanted by as many club's worth a little bit. The rumor theory, having financial possession of terial is iu sight; it is fatally slow on weeks that Al. Johnson might buy the club has the club, would take the bit in its teeth the bases, an inherent ago in Newark, Tom's stronghold, which clubs as he thought. PERSONALS. defect which is at present the topic of the Elks An official of the club, in a position to served to buoy up the spirits of the and knock out practice, notwithstanding annot be remedied. The Philadelphia here­ George Tobean Is now running a steam fans for the past three weeks. Al. is a the accumulated wisdom team has never been built abouts. Burns, you know, thinks he is know, and with an Al veracity, told' laundry in Denver. and experi­ in accordance so great an elk that he the writer this afternoon that the club plunger, is a great friend of the game ence gained by a quarter of a century's with the times in base ball. In the days has horns-sprout­ Catcher MeGuire has re-signed with and has plenty of money on tap to when batting was the chief ing out all over him. Well, on the Sun­ had no deals on hand. "You cau rely Washington for MJt. uninterrupted service in base ball factor in day night in ou that," he said. humor any little whim like buying a All of last season there was more or he game it was a fast team, but too question, he was at a pow- Danny Stearns, the veteran first base- base ball club outright or starting a less fault-finding ight at the bat; as the years progressed vow of the Newark Elks, and the fes­ A GREAT FRIEND OF JAKE'S. man, is wintering in Buffalo. new league all by himself. with Wright's handling tivities got around to the point where of the. team, and when the Phillies made tnd pitcher dominance, sacrifice hitting The question of a man to till Van -Pitcher Frank Dwyer has re-sigued with SEVERAL CONTINGENCIES. their mid-season i ml baby bum ing changed the game every man is singled out, fined and Haiti-en's place is being well considered. Cincinnati for next season. tumble, and dropped his boodle taken. Burns was One The present address of short stop All last week the hotel registers were further and further down the ladder, uid made batting ability less essential just about day it is reasoned Stenzel will watched for the names of the "emer­ ;o success, the Phillies were by degrees patting himself ou the back for being do; next there are doubts. The Cincin­ Wllliard A. Holland is wanted at this of- Colonel Rogers could no longer contain an Uee. gency committee," Messis. Byrne, Brush himself, made heavier at the bat and slower on extremely good fellow when the nati boys seem to have lots of plug- and frequently gave emphatic chairman well nigh knocked him down gers. Mike Kelly claims to have Director and Soden, but they came not. vent, in the hearing of others, to his the bases, until to-day it is about the Conant's promise of another As I write this letter the general be­ slowest team in the League, aud yet with: "Is there an alleged ball player The ex-club president is one or the trial by Bos­ dissatisfaction'. Tho end was fore­ named Burns iu the room?" Freckles strongest supporters of Stenzol. Yester­ ton. lief is that the club will be bought by a shadowed in that dispatch to Harry ho heaviest batting team. Tlie Phila- Fanell, Dahlcn. Lathnm and Chamber­ Cleveland syndicate, if it is sold at all, lelphia team of 1886-87 would have lost no time in assuring the governing day he regaled the club people and' some lain have Wrigbt while the Phillies were on their gentleman that there was, newspaper men with a half-hour talk all boon bid for by Manager and that Al. Johnson will be the leading done better iu the 1893 pennant race and he was Ward. stockholder. If this last Western trip, in which the Colonel han the present team; immediately ordered to the stand. on why it would be foolish to release isn't done the club bluntly stated that he would hold Mr. ou the other "Buck" Ewing is one of a party of may be run by the other League mag­ land, the 1893 team would, under the "So you are the great mogul who the League's leading hitter. The gen­ hunters now in the wilds of West Vir­ Wright responsible if the team finished conditions of 18SG-87, pretends that he plays ball iu the City tleman gave a pretty good argument, nates. There seems little probability lower have been almost ginia. of the club going to Detroit and still than third. As the crippled team sure to beat out the Detroit, Chicago of ChurchesV" pursued the chairman. and wound up by saying: "Kemember, Jake Wells has from all reports been finished fourth it was evident that the these are not opinions, but only the less to Buffalo. nnd New York teams of those days. "I am," meekly returned Thomas. signed ILS manager of next year's Mobile I honestly Colonel would have to make good his The Philadelphia team, and with it "Well, sir, I want you to understand impressions of a man who knows noth­ team. believe that, the club at ?,°>0,- threat, and even Harry realized that the Manager Wright, has been and is handi- that you have driven your antlers in ing about base ball. Now," said he, I>avis will remain at Now York's third 000, or perhaps $40,OOO, would be a good crisis would come, as he intimated to apped by the present non-athletic and the mud; that you have sailed under "it may cause a smile when I say that base unless Lathuw or Farrcll can be investment. Interest has been greatly his players when they said good-bye. ultra-scientific method of play, and un- false colors, and proved yourself un­ I signed Stenzel, but it is a fact, just secured. augmented here by the talk of selling Ibat he did not expect to be retained tho same. I wanted the man early in Jake Morse, the Knston correspondent out and good money will be made next ess the rules are changed iu the interest worthy to be an Elk. For several years year another year. of free batting, and bunt and sacrifice you have posed as a ball player, whereas, the spring of 1S!>2, and this despite the of "Sporting Lift;," is seriously ill with ty- without doubt, especially as Cap­ THE STORM BREAKS. lilting fact that Buckenberger said he was pUoid fever. tain Tebeau has determined to strength­ is eliminated, the Philadelphia in your heart aud soul you know that Comiskoy thinks Tom On Friday last a meeting of the club team will not win the championship you are nothing more than a kicker, not good enough. Somehow or other Pnrrott will be en the club. the telegram one of the star pitchers of the League Iu fact, althoug-h it's foot ball weather, was held in Col. Rogers' office. At this lext year, no matter who the manager pure aud simple, and that your ball fell into the hands of John next season. meeting the Colonel screwed his courage s, as at least three teams are morally playing abilities are confined S. Barnes, who curtly replied that I you hear more base ball talk in one to your had a lot of Manager Frank Grove?, of Memphis, afternoon than you can of all the other up to the sticking point and ventured certain to beat the Quakers out, bar mouth. For this piece of rank decep­ nerve in wiring a man who hns so far signed but one player, namely, to do that which he had really been accident. tion I fine you 25 cents, and warn you was under contract, etc. He put a big pitcher Mason. sports in a week. price on the AL. JOHNSON'S BIO HEART. aching to do for several years, and al­ WEIGHT'S PROUD RECORD. to turn over a new leaf." man, and I determined to Manager Selee, of Boston, is credited most had made up his mind to do a The retiring manager, Mr. Wright, "All right sir," gurgled the guileless wait until fall, when I was certain that with intention of signing second baseuian The talk of Al. Johnson taking a con­ year ago. going has been with the club we could get the player for nothing. 1'enneli, of Bates College. trolling interest in the Cleveland Club so far as to decide upon 10 years, and Tom, who was standing bolt upright on This we did. Now, 1 have always putting Barnie in Wright's place. After during that time has done more than the platform, apparently undecided ar­ The irrepressible Ted Sullivan is at or becoming an equal shareholder with last. Friday's meeting Col. Rogers sent my other one man to develop honest, whether to laugh or protest. gued that he was a strong player, and present iu the South making a round of one or two others recalls an incident skillful I can give you some figures to carry the Southern League cities. that occurred in the Brotherhood year. for Mr. Wright. and informed him that piny, give the game tone and "All right," shouted the chairman, out his services were no longer required, lignity, and keep the Philadelphia Club tho line of argument. 1 have fig­ Herman Long. Fred Ffcffer and Jack The writer and fifteen or twenty and "All right! Do you mean to stand ures from the man's record that he has I.nby, erstwhile indoor baseball stars, are that next season the Philadelphia League to the" front. He has been uninterrupt­ there aud belie your character by ac­ others were the guests of Mr. Johnson edly in harness for 25 years, always batted stronger than Van Haltren, has out of that game this winter. at a Saturday game. There were about Club would be under another manager. cepting this fine without kicking? Why scored more runs to game than Van has, Dick Buckley has not been released by Colonel Rogers would not tell Mr. with credit to himself and the sport. this is three hundred paid admissions and the outrageous. You are.absolutely fielded as good, if not better, averages, St. Louis, and, if his arm is all right, Herr receipts would Wright who his successor was to be, He is virtually the founder of profes­ playing a false part here and in public 1'ietz may be tried at third base. have paid about one- sional base ball and the only one of course, being taken as a comparison. tenth of the expenses. Al. was as happy and the only satisfaction Mr. Wright of tlie too, by bowing to my decree without so Now, there are people who insist that Vice President Ruckstuhl insists that received was to the effect that Reach old guard still left to us. In fact, he is much as entering the most feeble kind Louisville came out about $4000 short last and jovial, however, as anyone could the connecting link between the profes- Steuzel cannot throw very well from be. After the game I lingered behind and Rogers were disappointed at not of a kick. Your conduct is most repre­ the onttield. Did Van make many season on account of the weather. winning the championship; that Mr. Jonalisrn of the past and the present hensible, so Comiskoy says that Silver King Is with him for a little news for Sunday's just as Mr. bad that I am forced, as a throws? 1 know of some that George paper about a new street railroad pro­ Wright had been here too long, and that Chadwick is the only re­ matter of justice, to double your fine. made that were far from being accurate. responsible for much of the trouble be­ for business reasons they thought better maining journalistic witness of the de­ You tween himself (Comiskey) and Mr. Von der ject. We talked for an hour and then velopment of tlie game from its incep­ pay 50 cents now, sir, for refraining And', bv tho wav, when I made out my Aho. walked over to the Cleveland players' to secure a new manager. from kicking, and it goes." check for $'_!UOO and gave it to Ned MEDDLESOME OUTSIDERS. tion to its present grand position. Both President Bnckcnberger and Direc­ dressing room. Inside were Tebeau and The past season was Mr. Wright's Tom wisely held his tongue this trip Hanlou for Van Haltren, the accurate tor Kerr have set their hearts upon bring­ Slricker iu full uniform and with faces Col. Rogers laid particular stress upon and planking down his half dollar went throwing of the latter was the thought ing (lie championship to Pittsburg. After the fact that a great many twenty-sixth consecutive season of ac- indicating that all happiness and com­ of the old ive connection with professional base over to his seat to ruminate. He is before my mind. It had been put there tluit, what? fort had tied forever. patrons of the club had written him re­ still trying to guess where the laugh by Buckenberger, who kept writing and Electrotype cuts of all the prominent peatedly urging a change .iali. He first came into prominence as wiring "What's the matter with yon chaps?" in the man­ member of the famous Cincinnati comes in. me of the wonderful throwing base ball players from 18S3 to 1S'.)4 are asked Al; "why agement, upou the ground that Harry Red TOM DALY, TOO. of Van Haltren. for sale by the "Sporting Life" at $1 don't you get down to had outlived his usefulness in this city. Stocking team in 1808, which in 1809 The Brooklyn Club has received over­ "He insisted that he was a wonderful each, post paid. supper?'' This was gave to professional base ball the im­ tures In Cincinnati,one day last "I'll tell you, Mr. Johnson," said proliably (he same meddlesome petus from one of the Western clubs for player, and his throwing alone was a week, Johnny crowd that drove out of the Philadel­ which made it soon after become Tom Daly. Just how far this matter great help. I had always believed Jim­ Godar, the old third baseman, stopped a Tebeau, "Cub and I was just talking Jie national game. In 1871 he became runaway team and saved two ladies from it over. Here are twelve or fourteen phia team the only able, brainy and wili go is mere conjecture. While Daly my Kyan was the most accurate thrower. threatened competent captain it ever had Arthur nanager of the Boston Club, of the old is solid as a rock in almost any position However, injury. players getting $400, ?500 or ?l>00 a, National Association, and each season I consider Van a strong ITesident Young will provide more month apiece and drawing 200 or J500 Jrwiu, when in condition, the fact that he. has pitiyer." __ THE END from 1872 to 1875 inclusive, his team Sunday games for the Western Sunday- people to a game, and losing right along. OF IT. won shown some heaviness iu play recently WHAT HB COST prTTSBtJRG. playing clubs of the big league next sea­ Of course, Mr. Wright acquiesced in the pennant. In 1S77 and 1878 the prompts the thought that Strick. aud I have thought 'twould bo Boston team, under his management, probably a "You gave $2000 and a good player son than htirotofore. only fair and decent to forfeit a month's his discharge. He said that he had done were again champions. change might do him as much good as for him, didn't you?" ventured a listener. Harry Von der Horst Is on the verge his best and he wished his successor as After ll years' Burns.. The proposition of getting out salary all around. I know all we've service with Boston, he was for two will be submit­ "Yes, a most promising player at that. of Baltimore base ball af­ got to say to Larkin, Brennan, Dele- much luck iis he had had in his ten ted to Dave Foutz, whom the Executive .Toe, however, has to sow his wild oats. fairs. Ned Ilanlon will practically own years' experience here. years manager of the Providence team, the club before long. hanty, McAleer, Pete Browning, Cy Tho Colonel, uid in 18S4 became manager of the Committee of tho club, Messrs. Byrne, He began when he landed here, and he Sutciiffe, probably with a. desire to somewhat Abell and Goodwin, has decided will President Nlklln, of the Southern O'Brien. McOill and the others Philadelphia Club. has been at it ever since. Five years League, has awarded the is that we will dp this and they'll all clothe tho cold, naked discharge of the have full power in negotiating for and from now Joe will settle down and second season veteran m;uiager, advanced the idea that NOTHING IN VIEW. disposing championship of IS'.iS to the Macon Club go in We owe this much to you." Mr. Wright has m.'ule no arrangement of players. This resolution play the game, and then you can expect with Memphis second, and Nashville third. While Patsy \sas talking Al. stood Mr. Wright should, in writing, resign will put Dave on his metal and in all a wonderful player. Stenzel, to my the fur the future, and has no idea as yet Walter Uewitt will not pay more than half behind him and half at his side position and let himself down easy. as to what he will do. It probability will result in good for Brook­ mind, is not a weak thrower. I have $20,000 for the Washington Club. That's But this Harry refused to do, on tho must not be lyn. and kept winking at me aud nudging supposed that because Mr. Wright is neen him line the ball in from the out- quite enough, especially considering the me iu the ribs. When the speeeh was ground that he had no office lo resign; THE COCKY COLTS. lield. I feel certain quality of the team tliat would be se­ no longer manager of the Phillies that that if he didn't cured. over and Cub had said: "That's right his contract had expired and he occu­ lie can be ranked as a "has been." Nothing has been heard from the two do such hard work during the winter pied no position toward the club that re­ Al­ drafted players, Gilbert aud Cahill, It Is said that Von tier Mr. Johnson, I am anxious to go in oil though well advanced in the fifties, ho as he has been doing, and comes around Abe wants that," there was a roar of laughter that quired resignation. He was then in­ but this is not regarded as at all sig­ in Richardson, Brouthers and Burns from is still as hale and vigorous as many the spring with good, pliable muscles Brooklyn. Time was when the boss presi­ started up waves on the water iu the formed Uiat his contract would not be men many years his junior. He nificant of anything, as the club has all he will be able to throw in the right renewed, which ended the matter. has al­ winter and spring to gather them iu, if dent was a seller of players instead of a ways led an active out-door life, and kind of style. I am not connected buyer. "Say," said Al., -when he had laughed WRIGHT'S VIBWS. bids fair to be at the head of a team they lire to be chosen. The example set with the Pittsburg Club, but I shall by Dad Clarke in his dealings with Billy Hart, the pitcher, who has been until his sides ached, "you fellows get Mr. Wright was not exactly surprised for many years to eotue. Good base ball earnestly protest against Steuzel's re- off the diamond for two seasons, says his into your other clothes and come along at the club's action, for he has been managers are not to be found every­ John Ward a week ago suggests the arm is again as strong as ever, lie ex­ idea that these colts intend to make ll'ftSG " with 'us. There's two quarts on the ice reading the little writing on the wall, where, nor are they born every day, and The discussion then drifted to the re­ pects a trial with the Ciuciuuatis next down at the WoddelP waiting for us. lo! these many days; yet he was cer­ there will be a good many clubs, some all they can out of the clubs which lease of Harry Wright. The veteran season. have chosen them. They apparently If vou say anything more about for­ tainly unprepared for such sudden ac­ of them, too, not a thousand miles from was sustained by the entire gathering. Martie Honan, who canglit for Chicago feiting your pay I'll throw you in the tion, ;IK not the slightest direct intima­ lose sight of the fact that they are all "That club," said In ISitl, is now South Town clerk, and Philadelphia, that will be only too eager one man, "could win quite well to do. Ho dallies lake." Tebeau and Strieker got up and tion tad been given him that such a to avail themselves of his services. Har­ experiments at the best, and that the in a walk if it had two good pitchers. with the in­ clubs which seek a refusal of their door sphere, Lint will never more play pro­ put out their hands and there was no step was even contemplated. In speak­ ry Wright was to have been married But what did the management do when fessionally. little warmth about the gra*p they gave ing of the matter he said: ugain this fall to a New York lady, services take a $500 risk iu giving them Old Harry begged that he just be given a trial, not to speak of the salary that Hasty Wright and Glenalvln feel so their employer. __ "I have no complaint to find. I was not but this unexpected turn in his affairs one good" pitcher? They said he had sure of securing the admission WILL TBBBAU r.i der contiact .viih the chit), and the of- may be paid them. They are also evi­ of Toronto GET STJVETTS1 has caused a postponement of the wed­ enough. The veteran is entitled to sym­ to the Eastern League that they have al- I notice that George fleirJs, of course, had a perfect right to ding. ______dently blind to the fact that in grad­ roudy signed a player for Toronto out- Munson says do as they pleased. It will come hard uating from a minor into the major pathy." __ the Browns will make no dicker for for rue to leave Philadelphia, EARLE DENIES AX INTERVIEW. liehler Billy George. where I league they advance a long way at a Jack Chapman considers Mr. Jack Stivelts, as that pitcher has seen have so irany friends, nnd which has been Frank Killen had a kick coming Roblson's his best days. If Messrs. Soden and my home, so many years. BROOKLYiN BUDGET. jump in their profession, and that a price for the Cleveland Club $4r>,000 foolish break for an outlandish against the writer when he entered the ridiculous. Jack says Buffalo would give Conant and Billings can be made to ''Yesterday's action was not exactly a salary headquarters surprise: to me, for I have felt for a long LINKS OUT FOR, MOIIE PLAYERS may endanger their future. Ward the other day. He seemed $2.">.UOO for Cleveland's Club and franchise, think so too, I can tell them where Jack angry also and said: "Say, I observe and not a pel, ny more. can get a good job. 1 heard to-day, time that this was my last yeiur with the AND DEALS taught Clarke n stiff lesson that will team. In fact, when I bade good-bye to NEAKING A HEAD. undoubtedly do that, gentleman no end vou remark in the "Sporting Life" that Despite Deaf Mute Hoy's affliction he but 'twas only whispered, that Stivetts the players at tlie close of the se:uson I of good, and the others of his kind, it I am still talking about that roast Billy has never had a collision worth talking would wear a Cleveland uniform in '94. told them that it would be no surprise to Chris Von Der Ahe AVants Burns Earle gave me at Cincinnati several about in the outfield wiih any other fielder, Tebeau has always been a warm ad­ me if 1 was not manager of the club next seems, might do well to heed the moral probably because his fellow players give year. and Another Club Has Bid For in his case. weeks ago. Billy will think mo a funny him all the room he wants. mirer of Stivetts, and offered him nearly IJARNIE STILL MUM. sort of a fellow. Three weeks ago at least $1000 more per year than "They wanted to win the championship Daly—The Colls iu the Dark—News The business trouble that called Bobby Boston did this year, and I still think that but for the Billy Barnie is still lost in California, 1 received a letter from Karle, who was Lowe back from California was that lief ore when Jack signed with that team. You illness of Hamilton and the injuring

sult will undoubtedly prove very good I think, to start out with a new deal ball again or merely manage the Cin­ indeed and may emphasize the superior all around, and that is the only way by CHICAGO GLEANINGS. cinnati team. ST. LOUIS SIFTINGS. BASE BALL, wisdom of those opposed to the double which he can make base ball a success Matters in the City League here are season plan. How it is to be accomplish­ in California. THE WORLD'S FAIR DEFICIENT rather tremulous. The Rivals and Crys­ SOME GOOD' WORDS FOR THE ed is the study of the Committee on ANSON OUGHT TO DO WELL. IN ONE PARTICULAR. tals, so it is said, are to be dropped, and BOSS PRESIDENT. Rules. Restrictions on the bunt will Nothing further has developed in the the league will run with only six clubs produce slightly increased batting, but proposed visit of the Chicago team to Vo Exposition of the Outdoor Sports next season. Not Responsible For All of the Re­ something much more than that is re­ Sail Francisco next January. If the of All Nations Base Ball Should ' WARREX'1 MOTT'S MISSIYJT quired. .A deader ball and increased club comes here and base ball is to be Have Been Exhibited as the Dis­ marks Attributed to Him — Per­ pitching distance would unquestionably beiiefitted by the presence of Fair vis­ tinctively American Outdoor Sport fectly Satisfied With the Results of i GLOWING TRIBDTE TO PHILADEL­ make far better and itors then Anson's Colts should reap a Local News and Gossip. ERIE EVENTS. the League Meeting — Brouthers MOItE EXCITING. harvest of yellow metal. There will un­ Chicago, Nov. 27. The World's Fair and O'Rourke Not Wanted, Etc. fielding and vastly more bat­ doubtedly be an immense crowd in the lacked just one thing to make it a com­ THE LOCAL CLUB NOT APPRE­ PHIA'S DISCHARGED MANAGFR. ting. Deadening the ball would not city. Already the influx is being felt in plete exposition of the civilization of keep it from being hit, and the conces­ the hotels and by the railroad people, HENSIVE OF TROUBLE. St. Louis, November 25. Editor the 400 years since the discovery of "Sporting Life": Ever since the vicissi­ sion to fielding would be an offset to the and paper currency is more noticeable the Genoese navigator. There should glaring errors sometimes produced by in the general circulation, a novelty in Bound to Stay in the Eastern League tudes of the game put the organ of the What the Entire Base Ball World liave been a day set aside for outdoor League out of tune, the discordant and hard hitting of a lively ball. You can­ Frisco, where little coin outside of gold —Some Remarks Anent Pitchers not get too much batting to please spec­ sports of all natfons. Boat races on the sour-stomached ex-editor has been play­ and silver is handled by the community lagoons and canals were held, and a Clarke and Healey—Current News ing "The Lost Chord" for the readers of Owes to Harry fright-Deserved tators, provided it can be arranged to as a whole. The most conservative es­ few poor foot ball games were played, offset it by clean fielding. The varying timates made by traffic people place the and Gossip. a paper that is given to wind despatches emotions of spectators at seeing a ball but not an American had presence of from its editor who lives in Paris. Praise For Nick Young The Need number of visitors at 500,000, while the mind enough to suggest the national The cadaverous bagpipe gave wind to hit hard and sharp, sending the living more hopeful predict that 1,000,000 peo­ Erie, Pa., Nov. 27. Editor "Sporting mercury in arteries and veins up to a game as a diversion from the monoton­ himself to the tune of a stickful of ol More Batting. ple will visit "Sunset City" as the ex­ ous sights and amusements of the Mid­ Life:" As the time draws near lor the abuse leveled at Mr. Von der Ahe, in an hundred and ten in degrees of hope, and position has been officially christened. annual meeting which takes place at then suddenly crushing it a few degrees way. So far as anybody remembers article published after the League meet­ For the benefit of those readers of the not a base ball game was played on the Troy the 7th of December much specu­ ing Baltimore, Nov. 28. Editor "Sporting above that high mark by the electrify­ "Sporting Life" who are not posted on lation is rife as to "where we will be ing fielding that has nullified the initial Exposition grounds during the six months The ex-editor has no obvious reason Life:" One by one the old landmarks the matter, and to explain this exodus of the Fair. It is true there were at?" President Depinct has received for firing these shafts of caustic at Mr. of professional base ball pass away. a'hletic feat, is just the thing that is re­ to the Western slope, I will state that the official notification of Col. "Patricio" quired to keep up the interest of specta­ games in the city during the summer, Von der Ahe, unless it be to create a The chief one, the founder in fact, was the exposition is simply a smaller edi­ but not one-twentieth of the 27,000,- Powers and will be there. John will sardonic laugh at the expense of the boss, Harry Wright, whose connection with tors in the sport and bring them, out to tion of the Chicago World's Fair. When the grounds day after day throughout 000 people who saw the Fair made any have company during his pilgrimage and no man who has any regard for the the Philadelphia C'lub is severed. It completed it will have cost, including attempt, to "do" the city, and of this from among the directors. feelings of his fellow nen will fire a came in lightning, Hashed over the wires the whole season. The base ball people State, county and .private buildings, must keep this interest boiling if the small fraction not more than one in It amused me to read "Beverwyck's" nasty shot simply to make a point in a with a corresponding shock. Every mag­ about $3,000,000. The fair will be an a hundred tried to find the place where comment in the current issuei, par­ newspaper article. nate in the country is indebted to this possibilities of patronage are to be ex­ additional magnet for people who have hausted. No one should know this bet­ Uncle Anson and his kindergarten re­ ticularly that part of his letter wherein A clear, wholesome laugh is a glorious man for the establishment of base, ball longed to visit the far West. Base ball ceived visiting players. he says: "There is a fear that if Erie thing, but the sting that is invariably the ter than the rule makers themselves, will certainly derive some benefit from as a business, and every patron for and one would naturally believe that A NEGLECTED OPPORTUNITY. does not hold a good position after hold­ vehicle in the humor of the ex-editor is furnishing hiui with a systematic recrea­ none should comprehend the situation the crowds. Eastern people who may Worse than this ommision is the fact ing the championship they would go to biting bitter. tion. Every player is indebted to him more thoroughly, and be able to provide be here will of course find nothing un­ that no monument to base ball was pieces and drop out." Now friend A writer in the "New York Morning for inaugurating an occupation by which for it. Outside of the established honesty usual in an exhibition between the Bos­ [ laced anywhere on the grounds, and the "Beverwyck" you certainly do not know Journal," Mr. Stackhouse, I think, re­ he gains a livelihood, and the country at of the sport, the game itself as illustra­ ton and Chicago teams, but it will not writer has been unable to find a per­ the gentlemen behind the game in Erie. ferred to the ex-editor as the one who large for adding one more industry (for ted on the field, is the most important be so with the delegations from the lit­ son who saw an exhibit of sporting Yes! It would perhaps for a time be published more slang and less news industry it is in one respect) to furnish factor in the feature that produces the tle towns of California, Oregon, Wash­ goods in the great Manufactures and better, financially speaking, to have than any base ball writer in the country. employment. Every sporting goods revenue-patronage. There is a settled ington, Nevada and Utah. It is from Literal Arts building. In the art gal­ larger cities that Erie, Wilkesbarre and Now, beside the personal abuse that dealer is indebted to him for giving belief that batting can bo overdone, and these sections that the bulk of the lery the marble representation of a Binghamton. But have you not had was poured on the boss, there was an impetus to that trade, and in all the so it can, if it is so done as to produce EXPECTATIONS REALIZED. pitcher was on exhibition,* but the posi­ some experience with mostly those who printed by the ex-editor a mis-leading ramifications of the base ball business an unclean fielding game, but the free One great annoyance to the gentlemen tion of the twirler is such that if as­ arc now knocking at the 4oors of the item to the effect that the exhibition his creditors are found by the thousauds. hitting can be had and the clean field­ backing the game here was the con­ sumed by one in the flesh and blood League? And with what result? 'Tis game resolution is an indirect attack Harry Wright is the ing at the same time. Spectators are stant defeat of the Frisco and Oakland would cause serious physical injury. not so very long ago that Syracuse, on Sunday ball playing. GIIAXD OLD MAN aroused by having the ball hit freely, clubs by the Bostons. After the luke­ There was another statue representing Rochester and New Haven turned you Anyone familiar with the game is of base ball history. In him is cen­ and it does not so much matter whether warm enthusiasts had satisfied their an athlete putting the shot in such a down. If I mistake not the Brie dele­ aware that Sunday ball playing in this tered an experience as player, captain, the ball goes safe or not provided it is a curiosity by witnessing the champions position as would have disqualified him gation to the Troy meeting will show city is practically the whole existence organizer, manager, handler and general robust hit and not an infantile push. A in a few games they wore arriving at even in the eyes of judges from the that they are game. And as to Erie's of the game, and it's absurd to take business director that is unequalled. game wherein every man stepping up to the conclusion that the local talent was backwoods. The sculptors who pro­ past history in base ball I can freely the stand that the League would so Bright, intelligent, dignified, firm, busi­ the plate hits the ball out is an inspir­ no match for the gentlemanly ball tos­ duced those works of art. may know- say that never was she the means of antagonize one of its members as to ness like, yet genial and kind, he is ing one, even if the sharp fielding has, sers representing the Hub, and lost some the ideal poses of athletes, but their disrupting any league. Say what else engage in an innuendo fight on Sunday beloved and respected by every player notwithstanding the free batting, kept of their interest. Mr. Gilbert began los­ familiarity with the rules of field sports you will that much can never be charg­ ball playing. that comes in personal contact with him. the score ddwn one to nothing. The ing more locks from his scanty store of led them into the production of pieces ed to Erie. But all this talk, pro and The ado kicked up by the sporting If he should be lost to the profession same score as the result of a "pitchers' hair, and he resolved to brace up the that are calculated to cause Anson and con, seems useless. Here in Erie the editors because Mr. Von der Ahe didn't while he retains his normal faculties it battle" is not inspiring at all, though it Oaklaiids first and did not stop till he- members of the Amateur Athletic Union management does not seem to worry. happen to be chosen on the Board of would be a real public calamity. He draws forth had an infield of Californians who are to smile. They are going right along making prep­ Directors isn't causing the boss to loso has always been faithful to his em­ GRUDGING COMMENDATIONS. now National Leaguers. With Bill THE PLAYEIIS IN FAIDENCE. arations. While we may not again win any rest. Mr. Von der Ahe told mo ployers, while just to his players, and of the powers of the officiating auto­ Brown, Henry Iteitz, Van Haltren and While the exhibits of sporting goods the pennant we shall be satisfied to sup­ that he is perfectly satisfied with the there is no man connected with the crats. The history of the past is that a Denny iu the infield, Treadway in the were chiefly notable for the fact that port a team that will win a fair portion work accomplished at the League meet­ profession who commands a larger pub­ long continuance of pitchers' games outfield and Tom Parrott in the box he they were not seen, the ball players in of its games. ing, and as a member of the Rules com­ lic acquaintance or more respect from it. tire spectators from patronizing the felt reasonably sure that Oakland would the flesh were very much In evidence, This much I freely say, that all lovers mittee he may be relied on to accom­ With a longer career than any other sport, and that a long period of free hit- stand pat with the Beaneaters and his especially during the last week of the of the game appreciate the kind words plish his share of the work in the in­ man connected with the sport he has ing ones gradually build up the business expectations were realized. Fair. Dan O'Leary. Tony Mullane, said for this city by Troy and Albany terest of the game. never once had the finger of public sus­ again. Batting is the moon on the tide Boyle, Comiskey, McGill, Dolahanty, A WORD FOR TUB POSS. of base ball patronage. It has the same BOSTON DEFEATED. Ned Williamson and old Jim Wood correspondents of "Sporting Life." picion pointed in his direction. His The Oaklaiids since my last letter Kight .you are Brother "Beverwyck," I want to say a word in behalf of name was a. synonym for honesty in the or a similar lunar influence as the moon were seen together on the grounds dur­ the boss and against those gentlemen on the waters of the earth. The tide of have taken two games from Nash's men. ing the last week of the Fair. Chicago this "Sunday game extra" business be­ game, and has always been a sufficient In the first .ontest, however, Parrott tween any two teams exclusively should of the press who insist on every pos­ patronage ebbs and flows as attracted claims O'Leary as one of her enter­ sible occasion to make an unconscious guarantee to the public that anything or repelled by batting, and the mean of did not do the pitching. Deniiy laid off prising citizens. "Ned" Williamson, be stopped. It is not just. The great he was connected with could not be high tide is produced when this moon ou account of illness and Tom was grown as stout as a . Dutch oven, and trouble is though, the mighty dollar cuts humorist out of bim. crooked. It is hoped his severance of is at its full, during the whole season. assigned to the third cushion. The weighing 800 pounds or more, has a too big a figure with some. Take any Mr. Von der Ahe is a man of the connection with the Philadelphia Club You can eclipse it partially by conces­ local scribes have had a great deal of "buffet" on Dearborn street, and of the Sunday ball towns are they world; charitalile, as many a broken- does not portend the loss of his services sions to the fielding, but it is still there fun at Parrott's expense, referring to "Woody" is his partner. Tony Mul­ steady money makers for their backers? down ball player who has taken occa­ to the League. There are many younger in plain view of spectators, and they be­ the wheels and trolley wires in his lane doesn't like Cincinnati since the No. But if any of them care to do it sion to partake of his bounty can at­ men who could be better spared. lieve in it get excited over it forget -thinking tank until the witticisms must partner of his joys has obtained a de­ why I am sure it is their own affair. test, and 1 is good deeds more than bal­ And, speaking of old landmarks, there business cares over it, and resolve in have a chestnutty odor with the Ore-, cree for alimony, and Erie, his native But do not allow two teams to "ring" ance the little deeds of sharp practice is Nick Young for gonian, but he keeps on sawing- wood heath, is too slow, so he will be one of in as many as they can. iu which he may have taken part. ANOTHER. themselves to take every opportunity of witnessing it. Give the people their and playing an excellent game. He put the colony of players in Chicago. Boyle ONE 5IOUE FOR HEALY. He gave to St. Louis a. tenm that When you take into consideration the advertised this city all over the world of moon and the glamour of the sport will up wonderful ball at third in Thursday's will remain in Cincinnati during the Well! They do say "He who seeks changing complexion of the League, from be with them forever. play, making sensational assists a'nd winter and Dclehanty has returned to sports, and the investment he made in its organization to the present time, the will surely find," etc. While I cannot giving to St. Louis an elegant new hall ALBERT SIOTT. put outs, and at bat he touched up the Cleveland. McGill and Comiskey are admit that I "sought" still I must ad­ different characteristics of the magnates Boston's twirler for a triple and three also Chicagoans. It is hardly neces­ park was leally a gamble when the composing it, the conflicting interests single shots. mit, that when I saw, or came, rather, dubious aspect of the game that pre­ sary to state that the Irish village on across the name of Healy in your per­ involved and the warlike spirit of some, CALIFORNIA CULLINGS. The Easterners Thursday played a Midway had many attractions for the vailed at the time he went into the in­ Nick Young becomes positively the strong fielding game, but the Colonels sonals I did "seek." For you say, vestment is considered. eighth wonder of the world in retaining touched up Carsey's delivery for bunched "Long John Healy expects to pitch as On his return from the League meet­ PLANS BEING MADE FOR, NEXT SATISFIED WITH LEAGUE LEGISLATION. good ball as ever iu 1894." Now ain't in his personality the combined confi­ hits, four of them coming in the seventh. Little of interest has occurred in the ing he had nothing to criticize in any dence of the whole. Not only that, YEAR'S SEASON. Horner was fairly effective throughout that good news for Erie. For it is of the actions of the league magnates base ball field during the past week. really a "Long" time since he has but from year to year they impose and received fine support outside of Van Even the gathering of the magnates and treated very lightly the stories of new duties upon him, illustrating a Probability of I;ow Salaries Being Haltren. The score was 5 to 4 in Oak­ been able to earn his car fare. Wonder hU dissatisfaction printed by the East­ failed to arouse much excitement here, if lie will condescend to pitch some more growing and thriving confidence. When­ the Rule ill the Far West iu 18tt4 land's favor at the finish. everybody seeming contented to trust ern bpse ball writers. ever there is a knotty problem in the of his winning ball for us; for John —The Bostons Defeated Twice by PAIfKOTT'S PITCHING. the big fellows and let them run their is reserved, you see. Now John, would ABOUT POWERS. business of the League upon which The result of this contest had the ef­ affairs' to suit themselves. Nobody here I hear that Mr. Von der Ahe began the magnates exhaust themselves they the Oaklands—Gossip. you really risk the Eastern League after fect of drawing a big crowd to the thinks there will be any change in the the ignominious failure (?) which you negotiating with Pat Powers last Aug­ finally shift it to the broad, true grounds last Sunday afternoon when League membership next season; no­ ust and I believe ttyit the rotund and shoulders of good old Nick, and he ad­ Ran Francisco, Nov. 23. Editor foresaw this season? Or have you to the same teams were billed to play with body fears the reorganization of the old date failed to hear the returns? Doubt­ smooth little Pat will succeed Mr. Wat- ministers the new duties in a manner "Sporting Life:" The ball players here Parrot pitching for the California out- kins as the manager of the Browns. satisfactory to all. There is no non­ are considering a schema to devise wavs American Association; and everybody is less you have ran against "Van" out in lit. Home talent opened play with a secretly tickled at the discomfiture of "Vou-der-Ahe-ville" ere this, though. Both Von der Ahe and Mimson refuse, sense about Nick Young. While cour­ and means to bring Billy Earle to the rush, banging Carsey's pitching all over John I. Rogers and Chris Von der Ahe. to express themselves on the alleged teous to all, he fawns ou nobody. Boot­ coast to try his hypnotic powers on Come now, Mr. Healy, admit that you the field, and when the last Oaklander Jim Hart, purring like a satisfied tom­ were hoodwinking Mr. Campbell. deal. Powers, however, told a certain licking, toadyism, bias or partiality, if Manager J. B. Gilbert, with a view was retired in the first inning five runs cat, has returned from the conference. prominent ball player, now in St. Louis, one of his possessions in the slightest of exposing that gentleman's thoughts GENERAL 3IENTION. that he would probably assume the and plans, so far as they relate teethe had been chalked up to the credit of the He was on the inside, so to speak, and degree, would long ago would have locals. Parrott pitched a steady game had things pretty much his own way. "Dad" Clarke was in the city a fort­ management of the Browns. Powers lost him the confidence he now has. season of 1S(>4, to the public gaze. They night ago. Kumor has it that "Dad" would not have to scratch very hard to know that he holds base ball in Cali­ despite the efforts of the coachers to rat­ He thinks that the Philadelphia Club re­ Tho man is purely honest in trifles as tle him and fanned six of the Beau- ceived its just deserts, and that Chris was called here ! He did not stay equal the record of Mr. Wfltkins, though well as in fornia in the hollow of his hand, and long, however, and at this writing is it must be said in defense of Watty that GREAT THINGS. would give a few of their pennies to eaters. He kept the hits down up to Von der Ahe has no kick coming. the closing inning, when the visitors THE BUNT in Gotham. I understand he has signed he labored under an awful handicap. This Is not only so in base ball, but ascertain exactly what he contemplates with Ward. If Powers is given charge of the team ill every walk of life he treads. He doing next year. I speak more particu­ desperately endeavored to make a Gar­ and the problem thereof have been im­ rison finish and bunched four hits. They partially discussed by local critics, and Speaking of "Dad" brings to mind he will doubtless be held with as taut a has original and decided opinions, and larly of those who do not wish to stray the reported declarajion of the now rein as was Watkins. they are usually so sound as to com­ away from the Golden State in order were still shy three runs, however, the the unanimous verdict favors its re­ score ending 10 to 7 in Oakland's favor. striction, but not its abolition. Inter­ much spoken pitcher, that he will be at The manager who would not succeed mand attention at once. There is no to earn shekles on the diamond. Gil­ the annual meeting, so look out ye mag­ at the head of the Browns must be 0119 trifle in the base ball business too insig­ bert has been approached on the matter The fielding of Boston was not up to dicted as a sacrifice, but permitted as by a few of them, but to their usual standard. an obvious attempt at an honest and nates. He also wants $250 of the New who will not brook the interference of nificant to demand good, hard study all queries York purchase money. Well! He wants a higher authority and such opposition from him. Therefore, whenever he acts, ho returned the answer that everything Last Saturday Nash's men easily clever base-hit, the bunt can be made was yet in an embryotic condition, and downed the Friscos by a score of 11 to thoroughly popular, and such arrange­ it, and that is all. as this would result in an axe-applicatioa it is the result of an exhaustive exam­ Wonder why we never see anything in from headquarters. ination. These acts are never crude, that the state of affairs in the season 4. The game was fairly close until the ments will doubtless be made iu tha to come would depend largely upon wind-up, when the champions materially playing rules. "Snorting Life" over Mr. "New Haven" In short, Mr. Von der Ahe will havo and seldom differed with by anyone Wheil's signature. Mr. W. as earjy a hand in the affairs of the team in interested. The very fact that any­ circumstances prevailing next February swelled their tally list on heavy batting. liules in regard to players who taste or March. To mv mind, however, Gil­ Hoy did not play in the last two the ruby wine can hardly be made a as May 15 had it all cut and dried spite of the assurances he may giv» thing put iu his charge will be well where the pennant would likely go, etc. his manager at the outset of the sea­ done is a constant invitation to load bert has only spoken half of the truth games, having been slightly injured success, for managers have their likes in this matter, but like u wise business while sliding to base in practice. and dislikes, and any penalty provided Come, Mr. W., your letters which are son. him down, and the day is not distant, nearly always correct as to data, etc., The acquisition of Dan Brouthers to if he lives, when no doubt he will have man he does not care to divulge his EX-COIA>NEI.S GET THEIR COIN. by the prospective new rules would be plans until every detail has been ar­ vigorously enforced upon certain play­ assist in making good reading these the ranks of the Browns wouldn't meet the discipline for the graver charges The trouble between the ex-Oakland long winter evenings. Then, too, you with the popular indorsement of the against players to attend to. Nick ranged, and his programme maped out ball players and ex-Manager Louis Gei- ers, and conveniently forgotten .in. re­ in its entirety. He is not the know New Haven is slated for the public in this city, as it is the belief here Young will not be found amiss in this, kind of schen has been finally adjusted. When gard to others. that the policy of giving a promising either, for he has the judicial balance of man to leave his projects to the whims the old League collapsed some mouths No new legislation is needed for um­ "Eastern." and caprices of chance, and that he has If Messrs. "Beverwyck," ".T. A. H.," new player for an old on 3 about to he Blind well combined with the equitable. ago Geische-n owed his players $1<>"3. pires. The field autocrats of last year and "Kathmau" will make known sent to the stable U absurd and un­ With a good sound judgment, ripened already outlined a plan of campaign for It was first thought he was good for the were too timid and too weak-kneed, wise. by the experience of service for the next year I am convinced from a few re­ and an injection of ferocity would be where they can be found I marks he dropped in a recent inter­ amount, but when he stated that his will endeavor to see them all Brouthers is not a man to add moral whole period covering League history, solo possessions consisted of an interest more valuable to the umpires than any in the near future. Perhaps then atmosphere to a team of players, for it would be an exceedingly difficult view. The question, however, that is rules that could be legislated. agitating the players, is not so much as in a tied-up estate his late employes be­ Brother Italhman will receive his ans­ when a player reaches that stage whoii matter to replace this man. Indeed, if came alarmed. They sought legal ad­ TEAM NEWS. wer, or confession, he seeks from the he plays for the money and forgets the the earth was raked with a fine toothed to the make-up or the circuit of the new League as it is upon the matter of re­ vice, assigned their claims to Captain Uncle Anse promises a red-hot team writer. 1 may have written things not glory of laurels won he is liable to comb it would hardly reveal one man Howard Earle and suit was brought for next season. It ought to be it exactly palatable to "Lewis" but had make out of his associates a band of with equal experience, combined with muneration. That the percentage plan must be. The fizzles of 181)1 and 18!>2 will not be favored by the men is a to recover the amount. Long litigation good cause for all at the time. mechanics, who would work as so many the other necessary qualities to make was threatened, but an unexpected com­ have irritated local cranks, and a win­ "Circle" should drop the "h" and "s" Union men. as good a servant for the League as certaintv. They have had enough of it. ning nine is now a huge necessity. They want a sure thing something de­ promise was reached a few days ago. from tho newest Smoky City pitching That other passe star. Jim O'Rourke, the present president-seei'etary-treas- Geischen agreed to pay fifty cents on Little fault can be found' with Uncle's acquisition. His name is written Nicol, is not pined for by the local fans. . urer and maid of all work. Among all finite and tangible not a contingent fee. array. All, excepting Clausen, Abbey Under the co-operation basis in the the dollar and attorney's fees, and the at least that is the way it appears upon NOTES. the things the League has to be thank­ offer was accepted. The players will and Kiltridge, are good hitlers; every The QTonnor Social Club, which re­ ful for next Thursday none are greater days of the late League there was always man is a fair, average fielder, and tho Erie Club's books. dissatisfaction and grumbling. The play­ soon be in possession of the money which I see where "Circle" says Berger is ceives its name from the Hibernian than that it has had this faithful ser­ is to come out of the ex-magnate's share Camp, Lange, Dahleu and Wilmot are back stops of that ilk will give a Thanks­ vant for all the years of its life. ers thought the management was pocket­ a great quartet of baserunners. All still out on strike. That must be some­ ing a bigger share of the receipts than in the estate, the other heirs consenting thing new for the "Dumpling." He was giving Day social, at which Oliver Oh yes, Baltimore wanted the double to a partial distribution. A fight would six of the pitchers are valuable men, seldom out on strike(s) last sum­ Tebcau will play the banjo, and Jim season plan and entitled to, while as a matter of fact and the catching department is reliable. the manager was going down into his have been made for the full amount had mer. Da vis the French harp. WANTED IT BAD. it not been for a report that two of the Mike Kelly let me say, is more than The foot ball craze has gotten hold of Billy Joyce was asked by the enter­ The first and middle of last season pocket to meet all demands. liable to bring up here in Chicago. tainment committee of the O'Connors If salaries are in vogue next season in players intended to throw down the Uncle likes the King; the King honors the youngsters up iu this neck o' the was so well patronized locally that this others by withdrawing their assignments woods. A good eleven has been what he would play. city then stood second in the circuit for California they will be more in keep­ and respects Uncle, and would obey "The hose and the races," said Bill. ing with the times when they were here with Geischen. This would have neces­ him. When Kel was here last April, gotten together, and under tho coaching average attendance to that date. Then sitated a renewal of the entire legal pro­ of Messrs. Germer and Payne are doing There is talk of getting up a series of came the fact dawning on home patrons 12 months ago. The boys will have to as a song and d'ance man under Sam knuckle down to some pretty low figures ceedings, involving further delay. The Jack's banner, he had frequent con­ good work. Mr. G. was at one time a indoor foot ball games to be played at that the club was so far behind that players were assembled soon after the member of the Boston "Tecks," and Mr. the Armory during the winter. The there was no hope of a place among I am afraid; but, of course, if they do ferences with Uncle, and elaborate not choose to accept what is offered them rumor appeared and an effort was made plans were laid for next season. P. was noted as a Princeton man. last indoor base ball tournament in this the leaders, when despondency and con­ to discover the backsliders. Each and A lady who is a great admirer of the city given by Charley Comiskey and sequent loss of local pride got in its there is the alternative of going else­ Anson hardly knows how to choose where or following some other pursuit. all stoutly denied having contemplated between ('amp and Glenalvin for sec- national game was overheard to say at George Muusoii was a failure. deadly work. Much of the fall off in Seventy-five dollars per month ^ will a throw down, and the ex-magnate also end. "Camp is a great baserunner a recent foot ball game: "Do you know JOE. OAMPBELL. patronage too, was due to the fact that doubtless be a star salary in this State maintained that the report was un­ and the livelier player," said the old 1 cannot see near as much good fun in pitchers had become once more so pre­ for a few years to come, and from that founded. The scare, however, had the man yesterday, "but Glenalvin has the this game as I can in base ball." Her The once noted pitcher Will White, dominant that hitting was not free, and sum the ball tossers will be graded effect of bringing the whole matter to a better head. I like them both, and' shall friend wanted, to know why. Where­ the only pitcher who ever wore glasses ou the games became more dull. If, at the downward according to their worth with speedy close, for when the compromise give each a thorough trial." upon she answered with a rather sad, the field, is now the foremost optician iu turn of the tide, just at the beginning liuffalo and is manager of the large con­ the minimum figure placed at about of fifty per cent, was broached the men Wilmot did some great hitting last distant look upon her handsome counten­ cern known us the Buffalo Optical Com­ of the obb flow, there could have been lost little time in accepting it. year, and is sure of his job. Uyan is ance. "Because they kick at the ball, in­ a new season inaugurated $50. pany. Ho never pays any attention to to give the PROCEEDING WITH CAUTION. COAST DRIFT. still a doubtful quantity. Dahleu will stead of the umpire." base ball now.______team another opportunity, hope would Gilbert has great faith in the future stay with us, for Uncle doesn't care "Murph" is kept busy these days fill­ have been revived and the clubs visiting The local grounds Thanksgiving day to let him go. of base ball, but any superabundance will bo occupied by college foot ball ing up holes, dug out by the "Kugby" tlie city of bivalves could have car­ of enthusiasm he may have possessed Although every C'hicago reporter has men. He says he would much rather ried away a much better purse. As it teams, and the base bail clubs are mak­ triod his pen at framing next year's in the past has been properly subdued ing arrangements to play in interior have tho base ball players to look after. The Testimonials was the purse was exceedingly light. by the lessons of experience, and he in­ tle.iiM, nobody has included "Jiggs" Lou Bicrbauer is still the same terror Or, if any means could have retained tends to move with caution. He has towns. . Parrott in his list. Poor Jiggs! Last to wild duck. His party have killed the glory-inspiring batting of the first Norris O'Neil is a gentleman of leis­ year Uncle was in love with Parrott, We publish are uot purchased, nor written up In our hud several magnificent offers for the ure in Oakland. According to common nearly 200 blue bills, butter balls, and1 office, nor are ihcy from our employees. They of the season when so many "Garrison use of his grounds during the duration a'.id tlie long Oregonian lived at his mallards during the past week. gossip, Tip has a sufficient quantity of home, a star board'er. are fart*, proving that HOOD'S Sursaparllla CURES. finishes" Hushed the spectators wilh un­ of the mid-winter fair, but he calcu­ long green to carry him through the Erie players out of a job are casting bounded enthusiasm, the result would lates that the attractions to be offered by John P. Luby, who pitched well in longing eyes toward the setting sun. Three Enemies have been equally as good. But neither winter. 1800 arid poorly ever since, has come Dell Darling would make a capital man the applicants will be only of a tempor­ It is said that Henry Hinos, Howard to life. He has been appointed captain "Fur over twenty years of these features were availed of and vis­ ary character, whilo it would bo more Earlo and1 Joe McGucken have been for some Western League city. He can I have suffered with oeu- iting clubs and their managers were as of the new Milwaukee team, will play be addressed corner Eighth and Wallace to his interest and for the future benefit offered engagements by Glenalvin and right field, and hopes to lead the West­ ralgin,rheumatism and dyg- much disgusted with receipts as they of the game to make base ball a stable Wright ("Hasty"), who are said to be streets, Erie, Pa. were exalted in the better part of the ern League in batting. Jack has pushed News conies to us that Hank O'Day pepsia. filfttiy times { could attraction. That he has already opened connected with the proposition to place aside the cup that cheers, and now lives not turn In bed. Several season. The history of Baltimore iu negotiations wilh people in Sacramento, a team in Toronto next season.- is now a patrolman in the Windy City. that respect was but quietly on the South Side, with his Hank is a funny fellow. I am really phyBlciauB have treated ma Stockton, San Jose and Oakland with a Little Johnny Stafford1, Manager Gil­ pretty wife. A REPETITION view to forming a league next year ] bert's clevor lieutenant, has taken tf surprised that he still lives. For if ever ami I have tried different of nine out of twelve cities in the cir­ Indoor ball is booming. The Carle- remedies, but nil failed. know to be a fact, but he has thus far hair dye lately, and is assuming juver ton -Club, of which Long .Ttuitzen, of a man was too lazy to draw his breath cuit. It is almost incredible therefore, kept secret the names of the people ile airs. Miko Do Paugher claims tha Hank surely is. If I were he I should lira. Hurt, Five years ago I began to that those at the head of visiting clubs minor league fame, is catcher, has so with whom he has been corresponding ho packed bats, for Stafford in 18H5. far defeated every adversary. fear to stop walking. Some day he will, take Flood's Sar«aparil!a and it has

he Louisville Club have enough money snow balls on. hand this winter for while he was there and was given a 6 stand pat and not worry, the talk NEW YORK NEWS. League stars. CINCINNATI CHIPS. glowing testimonial when he went away. if a reduced circuit, with Louisville as Bert Mitehell, of the "Daily America," Are James' Major League days over? Is BASE BALL he starting point, has come to an GOTHAM CRANKS LOOKING FOB contemplates a three months' sojourn in CONCERNING THE WESTERN AS­ :he youngster come to fill in his place? ibrupt termination. THE PENNANT- Florida. He has worked so hard since SOCIATION. Is he going away? He has had one of TOM BROWN WILL STAY HERB. the new paper started that he needs a the most wonderful careers, and most So Brooklyn is still waiting anxiously The Club Officials Are Bound to rest. A Talk With President Johnson- successful of any man in the country. John Mandigo, sporting editor of the both EASTERNJTATUS. o hear whether Manager Barnie is Strengthen Their Team—A Deal on How the Clubs Stand at Present- One which he can point to with willing to let Tom Brown go. The "Sun;" George Stackhouse, of the "Trib­ Measure and profit. And even to-day ranks in the City of Churches can have For Kid Gleason—Yale's Foot Ball une," nnd pitcher Lester German, of the Trouble Already—Umpire Bob Car- iie is the peer of some players who aro BINGHAMTON DELIVERS HERSELF IN ill doubts of Manager Ramie's inten- Manager—Bits of Gossip. Xew Yorks, leave for a month's hunting uthers—A Plea For Harmony. folding outfield positions. ions relative to Tom Brown set at rest trip in Virginia about the first of Decem­ There is going to be no trouble In ber. NO UNCERTAIN TONES. >y referring to the Louisville letter to New York, Nov. 20. Editor "Sporting Cincinnati, Nov. 28. Editor "Sporting Boston getting their players together for 'Sporting Life" of two weeks ago. Life:" 1 have not been dead, but merely One of the Baltimore players recently next season. As usual, Jack Stivetts is sent Hanlon this telegram: "Send me Life:" The reorganized Western Asso­ anxious for money, and is therefore There is given a letter from Manager snoozing. The advent of the magnates a hundred quick. I'm broke!" Haulon ciation begins its life under very favor­ Barnie in which he requested that the and a surfeit of foot ball quite knocked ready to sign the contract wired back: "So am I." able circumstances, and if personal in­ Billy Merritt, Boston's young catcher, Not Willing to be Crowded Out ol Louisville public bo assured the team's me out. so that I felt that my usual JOB VILA. terests are kept in the background and ;ood plaj ers, such as Grim, Brown, was in the city last week. "Sporting Life" effort would not be the general good is kept always in view, JACOB 0. MORSE. the Eastern League Able and I'foffer, wculd not be traded off under missed. But as the time for snowballs the promulgators of the new organiza­ my circumstances. This goes, as Billy is coming on apace, I deem it a necessity TIPS FROM TEXAS. tion may be respectfully referred to From Another Standpoint. Willing to Hold up Her End- s not in the habit of indulging in guff, to keep you posted now regularly re­ by future base ball cranks as the "fath­ tnd his contract expressly stipulates TO Boston, Nov. 29. Editor "Sporting garding the doings base ballically in THK PHILl/IES INVITED TO GO ers of the Western." There is no Life:" Now that the foot ball season that he shall have full control of the this corner of God's green earth.. HOUSTON. good reason why base ball should not Some Good Advice. ilayers, and that no man could be re- is over base ball will attract the at­ Well, New York is out for the flag. succeed in the West as well as else­ tention of the boys down this way until eased or traded without his consent. Don't kid me. for I really mean _it. where. There are enough lovers of the Moreover, Mr. Huckstuhl, to whom the An Excellent Place For Spring Prac­ the pennant is won by some League Binghamton, N. Y., Nov. 28. Editor even though Tim Murnane says we're game to support a league, and under team in 1894. "Sporting Life:" Of late I have noticed deposition for Brown's exchange was not in it.' We've started in well by tice—An Old-timer's Visit to the an economical and just administration made, regards Tom as the greatest 1 have an idea that those Boston chaps that there has been some discussion in securing Van Haltren, of whom there's Scenes of His Youth—Slim Pros­ of affairs a base ball association is not will not have things their own way the columns of the "Sporting Life," con­ out fielder ever born. He did not wire no need of writing and slobbery. We've only a possibility, but an assured suc­ Manager Br.rnie with any idea that the pects of Texas League Reorganiza­ again next season. Washington is apt cerning a change in the make-up of the also signed Major General Dad Clarke, cess. The cities on the Western cir­ to fool some one next year, for Mr. rade would be made. In fact, he knew of Erie, who talks and looks like a tion, Etc. cuit have been obliged to content them­ Eastern League fo;- the season of 1804. t would not be. He merely wiretl Man­ Gus Schmelz is a pretty clever sort of Sonic have advanced the theory that it winner. We've made offers, and good selves with a few desultory amateur a base ball manager. Mr. S. may not ager Barnie because he thought lhat ones too, for Charley Farrell, Dahlen, Houston, Tex., Nov. 10. Editor games for an entire year, and from all would be wise to down Krie, Wilkcs- gentleman would like to know what have a team that can win the pennant barre and Binshamton and substitute Arlie Latham, Elton Chamberlain and "Sporting Life" The people in Dallas reports, the devotes of the national the first year, but Gus has the happy was going on, and at the same time others, but so far we've been refused. and Galveston, so the story goes, are are hankering for a taste of real Toronto, Rochester aud Syracuse. Oth­ making the absurd sport faculty of standing pretty close to the ers think it would be better to retain all le gave the magnate From what I know myself, I wouldn't unking overtures to the Pittsburg, St. professional base ball. icwspaper boys, and that's about as iroposition courteous consideration. at all surprised to see Ward land Louis and Cincinnati teams for the PRESENT CONDITION OF CLUBS. clubs that were members of the League This means that the Louisville out­ he good as haying a winner iu any other during Ihe season of '93 and take iu four Chamberlain before next season opens. purpose of bringing them to Texas for The various clubs, excepting two, have city but Washington. field of '04 will be identical with the their preliminary practice prior to already engaged managers, and all of pew cities, making a circuit of twelve one closing the season of '03. Larry WARD'S IDEAS. the opening of the season of I see by your paper that Mr. Von der cities. .Tohn Montgomery is gradually form­ them aro to be congratulated on the se­ Ahe intends to give St. Louis a fine I'witehell will be in left, Tom Brown in '94. The idea is a good one, lections they have mode. Kansas City BDiOHAMTON'S POSITION. centre, and Tim O'Kourke in right. ing a definite idea about next year's and the rumor has caused many team next season. Where is he going To the first proposition 1 would say team. He swear» that he will keep Con­ has Manning, who will play second to get the players? When the German Not a bud outfield this. Though Tom to say: "Why don't Houston endeavor base, besides handling the team. He is lost Charley Comiskey his chances for that Binghamton has successfully kept Brown does not lead the League in nor at first base, now that there is no to get a teaux?" In fact, your corre­ up her end in the Eastern for two sea­ chance on earth for Beckley or Tucker, very popular in his city, and believes ever gaining a position in a League race batting, this outfield for bitting, base spondent was buttonholed on this sub­ that the club will certainly "go." Barnes vanished. Mr. You der Ahe couldn't sons and there is no disposition here to running, fielding and throwing is a hard and he also thinks Davis at third base ject last week by quite an army of give up now or do anything else but cannot be improved upon, with Lutham holds the Minneapolis and Cushnmn the toll a good ball player from a smoked one to surpass. The Boston outfield, ball cranks. Thinking the matter over Milwaukee franchise. Both are widely ham. bob up serenely with a stronger and with Duffy and McCarthy, barring a an impossibility. Rusie, German and on my return home o;ie evening last better team than she has ever had be­ Clarke look like fixtures in the box, known as business men of ability, who So Harry Wright must say adieu to third man, is about as swift as could week, I sat down aud penned my old have made base 1 ball pay in the past, the city he loved so well, and did so fore, all reports and insinuations to the be found. Except the outfield of the and. if Chamberlain is secured, if may friend Harry Wright a few lines, stat­ contrary notwithstanding. All (indica­ be all day with Baldwin and Petty. All and bid fair to continue to do so in fu­ much to build up in base ball. Mr. :hampions, however, and Louisville ing the case to him ns 1 got it. Of ture. Yanderbeck was strongly recom­ Wright is the grandest figure ever tions here now point towards Ihe mosl omes very close to having the strongest of the pitchers will receive a thorough course I know thai "Massa" Harry is successful season we have over had trial, however, when the spring oomes. playing, but mended by President Hart, of Chicago, known in base ball. outfield in the League. O'Kourke was morally opposed to Sunday as a good man on whom to bestow the Men like Chadwick, Anson, Young in base ball. Fans and cranks are grow­ 10 eager to piny third base last year Doyle, Wilson, Milligan and McMahon that obstacle need not stand in his ing thicker as the season draws nearer will be retained unless Milligan can be way. He can play his lean; week days Detroit franchise, which he now holds. and Spalding deserve unstinted credit that I fear he hardly did as well as he Mr. Yanderbeck's field of operations has for their good work, but to Harry and the principal topic of conversation ould have done in right field. Not that traded in some way for a faster man. and certainly make enough between on tho streels is the most emphatic As it is, in this quartette AVard has here and Galveston, with a trip now and been beyond the Rockies, and he is Wright more than any other man ever lio deliberately shirked, but then his catchers enough and fully as strong as said to have done well in California. connected with the game belongs the denial of the report that Bingliamlon lieart was not in his work. Judging then to Austin and Dallas, to pay the greatest amount of praise for making will not be in it in '!M, coupled with the those of other teams. In case Connor expense of coming here. Long, of Toledo, made his reputation from the tone of Tim's letters, however, as Manning did, in the Southern the game to-day the cleanest profes­ inquiries, "Who will munageV" und that feeling has should fall off in his play, Ward says THE PKOSrECTS BRIGHT. to your correspondent, he could put either Doyle or McMahon League. Last year he pulled the team sional sport in the world. "Who will play?" disappeared, and ho will go into right The people have hud no real good pro­ Look at the teams under Mr. Wright's During the season of '92, the first of on first bane. In the outfield, Van Hal­ fessional ball since 1890, und the men­ out of a disastrous season without loss, determined to lead the otitfielders, as tren will play centre and Tierimu right. and by selling players cleared a little care, and you will see a well-behaved the Eastern League, HiiiKliamton's he did in Baltimore. Tim declares he tion of National League .teams coming lot of men, both on and oft' the field. team was very successful, financially and Mike's case is a peculiar one. Ward here has aroused them from their three money on the year. Sharsig, the old is going to, etc., etc., and further sol­ Athletic manager, will have charge of The excuse given for letting this faith­ otharwise. She played every game emnly asserls that he has never said says he threatened to release the popular years' slumbers. Harry Wright, al­ ful and able general go was that Phila­ scheduled, that could be played, aud right fielder merely to make him take a though a perfect stranger hero, is known the Indiauopolis team. Sioux City and this before. Grand Kapids have as yet made no delphia failed to win the pennant after stuck out the entire season. She also I'KBFFKK IIESPOXDS TO CERTAIN" CRITICS. brace in his work and now John comes to everyone by reputation, and it can 10 years' trying. out with the statement that Mike has be truly said he is the Father of Pro­ choice, but expect shortly to secure play­ contributed more money to Ilie treasury "I see," remarked Capt. Pfeffer, "that ing managers. Harry Stovey is men­ 1 might throw a little light on the error of the League than any other club been seared enough and will be retained. fessional Base Ball, and a more genial made by these magnates when I tell the intelligent base ball writers have in- .John would like to buy the release of gentleman I have never met. During tioned in conenctiou with that position with the exception of Providence, who lorsed the double umpire scheme, them that the "Quakers" could never played Sunday games. Burkett from Cleveland for left field, my recent trip North 1 paid a visit to on the former club, and Shannon, for­ win the pennant with every ball player .hough some few have made arguments but such a deal doesn't look promising. Philadelphia, th« first one in many, merly with lAiuisville and I'liiludelpLiia, During the season of '!)3, while not tjfuiust the propositions advanced, which in the land pointing them out as the us successful in winning games us some In spite of all this talk about strength­ many years, and as the Phillies were on the latter. lowest salaried team in the League. .ire thoroughly absurd. Now, among ening the New 1'orks, I think the team at home, I, of course, made it a point AJIATIOURS NOT IX DEMAND. of the others, she was just as suc­ the objections urged to combat the plan Many of theclubs have nearly complet­ Oh, no; ball players are pretty clever is it wound up the season, with two or to visit their Broad" slreot grounds every people, and of late years none but high- cessful financially und played every of having two umpires is one that the three exceptions, could be made a win­ day during my week's stay. ed their next year's teams. Mr. Yander­ game scheduled where it was possible. scheme was tried in the Brotherhood, beck has forwarded his entire list of salaried teams have pulled off champion­ Not a single obligation has ever been ner. What is needed to round the RECOLLECTIONS Of OLD TIMES. ships. Mr. Wright did exx-ellcnt work .mil proved a dismal failure. These ob­ Giants out, is a heavy hitting short Of course, I could not resist the pleas­ players to President Johnson. All of presented to the Club which she has jectors never slop lo think tho reason Detroit's men are from the Pacific slope. with the material on hand, and the not met, and met promptly. Her play­ "stop, one star pitcher, a left fielder that ure of shaking hands with "Massa" Har­ team that gets him will secure a jewel. of this failure. Il was not because the can bat and throw, and a catcher like ry, so immediately after the Phillies had There seems a disinclination to engage ers have iu the main been character­ system was bad, but because the men untried men, and every manager is Down this way we are with Uncle ised as gentlemen both on und olf Ihe Farrell to attend to Kusie. The other done up the Baltimore team I hunled Harry, but we know the strong cards un the staff of umpires did not know members of the team are all right, and him up and presented my card. He working to get players of reputation in field and no club can say Uicy were ever their business. There would be just as order to have their cities represented against him. and think a change will do unjustly or unfairly used or dcult with with another season's play will come looked at me, then at the card, and the him good. Then Heaven help the mana­ much sense in urging that we have no pretty near getting team work down next minute remarked: "Why, this is by the strongest possible combinations. while here. ger that falls into the clutches of star nupires at all, because lust siyisoti the fine. Possibly Ward may try Jim Staf­ llie first time I have had the pleasure Amateurs are not in great demand. spangled banner John I. Rogers. Why the proposition to down Bing- umpires as a rule failed to give satisfac­ ford at short stop, a position he played of seeing you since the fall of 1S70. I SEXSIIILH ECONOMY. hamlon and take ou an experiment, es- While it has not been stated tlftit there Our local club will have their nine­ tion. most successfully in the California recollect you well, and remember playing annual ball on Christmas eve, at pouiully when the experimental cities "Now, when the Brotherhood was will be any salary limit, it is understood teenth by managers and players League. against you in Cincinnati in 18(!9." We the Town Hall. The boys will come in ire backed started the projectors had some pet AFTER KID GLEASON1. talked over old times, and he very cor­ that some sort of restricting rules have looking for positions, and not by their been adopted to prevent a repetition of uniform and a hot time is looked for, as itleas for the advancement of the game. The latest in the way of deals 'is an dially invited me to all the games, at Jim Staggs, an old friend of Johnny own citizens who would take more pride Among these was the double umpire effort on the part of Messrs. Talcott and the same time handing me a number the ridiculous extravagance of former in the success of their teams has been associations in the matter of players' Ward, intends sprinkling a few ounces system. Well, we tried it or rather we Ward to secure the release of pitcher of "comps." When I told him thai I of red pepper around the hall after the advanced is more than I can under­ tried to try it, lint the men who were Kid Gleason, from St. Louis. The had met bis brothers George and Sam wages. The Association has followed stand. I assure you, however, Mr. the plan of the League in instituting a party gets under a full head of steam. ippoinled to officiate made it impossible strings have been working for a week in Boston his eyes sparkled and he re­ We would like to have you with us. pditor, that nothing of the kind will to properly test the scheme. The staff past and at present writing it looks very marked: "Did George show you his ele­ sinking fund of $8000 (10 per cent, of be attempted without a most vigorous the gross receipts being paid into the Has Tim Keefe quit the business? I f umpires did not seem to know what much as if the "Kid" would be landed gant resilience and did he entertain you heard him say once that the Phillies protest from Bingoes, and 1 am just con­ position to take on the diamond. They in exchange for a portly cheek. Gleason while in the Hub'.'" National treasury), sufficient to tide over ceited enough lo think her sister uieni- the season any club that may be com­ could have pulled off the championship would station themselves in one spot has been dead anxious to get away from Well, I should s!\y he did, and had I last year with a first class captain like bers will support her to effectually where they could not properly see Ihe St. Louis for two seasons past and h*s nveiled myself of all the invitations ex­ pelled to fly the flag of financial distress. Btjuelch any such action. Another excellent rule adopted is the Buck Ewing. and that he told Harry play. They stayed there as if Ihey were apparently not had his heart in his tended me by both George nnd Sam I Wright when he got his release last sum­ CONSERVATISM ADVISED. pitied, and as a result they could see a work. Von der Ahe wants Connor iu would be there yet. No use talking, the one which binds every member not to To Ihe second proposition 1 would sell or exchange any of his players out­ mer that the old man would be the next |)luy just about as well as a spectator exchange for Gleason, and that's where old timers have not forgotten one an- to go. Kcefe claims that Mr. Bob Alien say. "Look well before youleap." The in the stands. To judge of a play cor- the hitch comes. Gleason is not only a othar, neither have they forgotten how side of the Association during the sea­ Eastern League bus, since its organiza­ son. It was the lack of such a rule as is the man that undermined his old man­ ectly the umpire should be right on good pitcher when he feels like working, to entertain. ager. tion, been secoud only to the National the line, just as the judge of a horse race but he can bat, rim buses and play a LEAGUE HALL OIMTinSHD. this that went far toward causing the League. It would be folly, indeed, to disintegration of the Southern League. 1 hear that Deacon Jim White is about fixes his eye on the wire. On a play at good all around fielding game. He will While I was in Boston the champion to return to the field MS a (jolt. take on more cities without due con­ first base the umpire should take his prove a strong addition to the New Bostons were playing St. Louis and There will be no John I. Rogers in the sideration of the merits of their appli­ Western to filch the hog's (not the lion's) Give my regards to Mr. Buckenberger, position a few feet outside of the dia­ York ter.ni. Brooklyn, and I saw every game but John Glasscock and Harry Weldon. cation, after the League has experienced mond, but right on the line running from ABOUT FOOT BALL. one. How Boston won the pennant I share of receipts, as a 50 per cent, divi­ BILL CONDEN. otie of the most successful seasons in first to second. When a man is on first The advent of the magnates made us can't say. Their games were anything sion has been settled upon. the busc ball world. In 181)2 she at but brilliant, and I was very much dis­ TKOUIILE ALItEADY. ANTAGONISTIC C'S. the umpire should station himself on the forget about foot ball for the time be­ dissensions have tempted to go through the sen son with a line from secoud to third, near second ing, but now we are talking of tackles, appointed, indeed,- as I expected to see Some signs of petty 12 club circuit with some; of the same base. If a man attempts to steal third he punts, goals and touchdowns again. soir« grand and exciting struggles. already been seen in the struggle for "Chris" Ha8 no Use on Earth Tor cities that are now seeking admission. Tiie St. Louis Browns played n very precedence on the Schedule Committee "Commie." should advance with him. If the um­ And right here I want to show readers which certain The result is known to all. In ISiC! pire does this and ban any judgment nnd of the "Sporting Life" what kind of a inferior game, and, to be candid, their to secure a place on Chris. Von der Ahe loves Captain she allernpled to and did successfully show agiiinst Texas League teams in teams have forfeited positions on the quick eye, he is bound to decide correctly baby boy Manager E. O. Holler, of Yale, Board of Directors. The matter of pre­ ComiKkey about as much as John Par­ pass through the season with an 8 club even if the decision is a close one. There is. This young gentleman, who is 'SO nnd '90 would have be»n slim, in­ alyzed St. John does the Republican circuit. Now why should she attempt deed. The umpiring of McQjade, too, paring a schedule should be left in the is not n man on the present staff who scarcely out of his teens, is suffering hands of one man, who would be im­ party. When all this absurd gossip was the same thing in '04 she experimented takes a position where he can correctly from a lead of eight cubic feet of swell­ was according to the views of both spec­ flying around that put "Commie" back and failed with in 1S92, without the tators, players aud myself of a very in­ partial. The Schedule Committee has judge a play. The present umpires in­ ed head. He has an idea that whenever not yet been appointed and there may in the Mound City wearing brown hose besl and most reliable assurances of sue variably stand where either the baseman he comes to town the newspaper men ferior quality. His decisions on balls Chris, was crazy. He declares: "Com­ cess? It behooves the League to let wel and strikes were fair, but his judgment be a surprise when it is announced. or runner obstructs the view, so they must get down on their knees nnd bee Unity of purpose alone can carry the iskey has thrown me down twice and enough alone unless she ia absolutely have to guess. him to let them live. Just because one or ou plays around second base in some in­ you can depend on it 1 am not going to certain of ultimate success In such stances were exceedingly bad, Glass- association through. Crush the little "This would do away with the present two of the boys have called his boyship disturbances that no greater ones may give him a chance to repeat the dose by case she would be foolish not to bet­ obnoxious amount of kicking. It is sel­ down, young Holier has seen tit to be in cock on two or three occasions pulling hiring him next year to manage my the wool ovsr his eyes. grow out of them, and let all the mem­ ter herself if she could. dom that a man in the wrong will make terviewed by a wild-eyed, flannel mouth­ bers work together as one man. club. Why, if I wanted to sign him my LOCAL MKNTION. Taking the playing of nil clubs I saw a protest when he knows the umpire ed, New Haven reporter. This scribe sent I would "hav£ picked the Phillies out as WHEUE TUB OLD-TIMEIIS FINISH. son Ed. would never consent. Ed. 'As to the management and personnel was in position to see the play. I um­ out recently a lurid talk with the might;. sure winners. Their play was first class, Upwards of a dozen applications for knows better than anyone except myself of the Bingos for '04, I can only say pired the bases when the Chicago Club Holter, in which the latter said that always in the game, and when a hit was the position of umpire have been re­ the extent of Comiskey's perfidy and that it is certain Pop Smith will not was on the Pacific Coast. There was a Xew York reporters were all liars, and most" needed it surely came. I shall ceived by President Johnson. Among ingratitude to me. I would sooner sign manage, although he will cover second close decision at second base, but I was that the Now York papers were con­ never forget the terrific drive made by the candidates for that dubious honor an order for destruction of my grand base as heretofore, if arrangements can right on the line and could clearly see tinually printing lihelous stuff about the big Sam 'Thompson in a game against are Bob Carruthers, and Norman Baker, stand and fences than attach my signa­ be made with him. Pop says he wil not that the second baseman had missed Yale eleven. Mr. Holter can rest as­ James O'liourke's Washington team. who comes highly recommended, be­ ture to a contract with Comiskey." manage. The popular opinion here is Ihe base-runner by about four inches. sured that he is not appreciated. There were two on bases and the game sides Foster and Kline of the Southern, not in favor of a player-manager, and This from the home plate could not be A FEW PEANUTS. was anybody's. Thompson walked to and Hoggins, who did some little work Cleveland Will Be All Right. 1 believe such will not he the case. No seen. The second baseman forgot that us Joyce for George Davis. We'll let the plate and, getting one where he here last season. President Johnson Cleveland Is mentioned as one of the other positions on the team are cer­ the double umpire system was being him have "Well! "Well! for Charley wanted it, drove it through the wire promises a careful and an economical cities that the abolishment of the bunt tain, although good nnd reliable men experimented with and looked to the um­ Farrell. screen over the right field fence, send­ administration of the offices of presi­ would hurt. Gtifss again. The Cleveland are under consideration for each place. pire at the home plate for a decision. King Kelly touched Bill Conant four ing the ball up against the houses on dent, secretary and treasurer, and be­ v'lnli can do quite well without the bunt. The directors hold a meeting this week- The umpire motioned in my direction, times at $100 a throw. The King has the other side of Broad street. It was lieves devoutly in the success of the It was not used nearly as much In 1893 anil the question of management wil but the second baseman construed this lost, his way. R grand hit, and he was entitled to the association of which he is the chief. us It was In 18112, anil yet the Cleveland then be determined, nnd Ihe work of as a declaration that the runner was Hold on! New York has signed the "IN UNION' THERE IS STKENTH." Club managed to win n fair share of liberal applause given him by the The men who are furnishing the games. Cleveland "Leader." selecting the team will begin in earnest. safe and started to protest, knowing greatest of them all, Harry Slevens, thousands of spectators in attendance. In my next 1 hope to be ublp to name that the umpire at the home plate could the score card prince and hustler from I enjoyed my visit hugely and met sev­ money for the new organization have the men for some of the positions. not tell whether the runner had been Ohio. Harry has made a hit here al­ eral schoolmates, who were glad to see learned much from their own bitter Not a Bad Joke. touched or not. Finally he saw the um­ ready, and will undoubtedly catch on experiences and from those of the major Most of tho members of the Now York pire was not making a decision, but in great shape at the Polo Ground. -SLIM TEXAS I,R\f!l'B OTTI/OOK. League. The clubs are in the hands Bnsu Hull Club have gone bunting. Very of bright, energetfc "hustlers" men soon the officials will go hunting. They merely motioning to me as the man to He's got a corner iu soubrettes just Of course I could "not resist tho tempt­ need new nhiyers. Cleveland "Leader." LOUISVILLE LINES. say whether the runner was safe or not. now. ation of calling nt the office of the who have made base ball a study and a Of course, I declared the runner safe, On his -way home to Oswego, Dad "Sporting Life" and shaking the hand success. Everything is favorable to a SATISFIED AT IiAST OK THE BIG nnd there was no more kicking, simply Clarke is reported to have waved a of its live and energetic editor. He prosperous season if unity is preserved. If all will pull together, work in har- LEAGUE'S STARII.ITY. because the man knew he was wrong roll of advance money in tho conduc­ was full of business, but found time lo and also knew thai I knew it. So it will tor's face, and then howled, "I'm n talk over base ball affairs in the South. monv, and avoid the little dissensions that alwr.ys have brought and always Beautiful ^ Brooklyn Cannot Have Tom Brown— be in nearly every case. If a player Giant." It's also said that he couldn't He seemed especially interested in the realizes thai Ihe umpire has seen Ihe go to sleep until two brakemen sat on Texas League, and hoped thai in 94 will bring nothing but trouble, the BaruieTi-yiiigloSireiigihcii Hal her play, and properly decided against him, him. Dad is all right, so long as be (he big State would again be in the brightest p-edictions for the future of ristmas pfeser\t. Tlian Weaken His Team—A Few there will seldom be a kick. Certainly turns up here in shape to pilch good saddle with a good strong league. In th/ Western Association may be justi- en help h Remarks l''rom I'fefler, Eto. the double umpire system, like any oilier reference to this matter I must candidly 61 ' PAUL CIIAMBEIiLJX. system, will be a failure if the men ap­ Who gotg the worse of the Hoy-oy-Sulli- say that the prospects just now are not pointed have as little fitness for the work van transfer? very' bright for professional ball next Louisville, Nov. 20. Editor "Sportin John T. Brush met three green goods ATHLETICSPORTS Life:" Tho fears of the cranks thai as many of those who made farces of season in these parts. It requires a BOSTON BRIEFS. so many games last year." men on Broadway the other day, and the hustler of the John McCloskey stripe Louisville would drop out of Ihe Leagut jatter fled. They knew they weren't seem to have been quieted. The locu ODDS AND ENDS. to start things going, but as Mac is The Release of Harry Wright Depre­ It is not at all improbable that in it. many miles away, with no intention of AMERICA, ENGLAND public has been assured representation John B. Foster sailed for Europe cated—Jim O'Kourke's Position- in the major organization for auothei Louisville will noxt year give /aimer, returning, I can't,say just now what a local catcher, a chance on the learn. Saturday morning, where he will meet will be the result, although there is General Mention. and AUSTRALIA, year, aud seems satisfied they will not is quick as a cat, and has batted his wife, who has been studying abntfid. be disappointed. On Ihe other hand th Kahnpr some talk of storting up again. Texas Boston, Nov. 20., Editor "Sport in, and fielded splendidly in-the learns of C. A. Genslinger. ex-president of the cities can certainly support the game Life:" Everybody went to Springfield "AROUND TIIE WORLD" TOUR magnates apparently realize that it orgf nizntions. Though his natural Southern League, is in town projecting I saw your old correspondent. OF would nol be good business policy to minor and it is only left to the players ns to Saturday. position is behind the bat, he also covers with Pat Powers. They have several whether the season wonk! be finished or "Mugwump" now writing under the name disrupt the present organisation, catist third in good style. schemes that should prove profitable. of "Feather-weight," Langdon Smith, the certain formation of a new leagut George Munson is the same jovial not. Heretofore tho players-were given AMERICAN BASE BALL TEAMS, Barnie's return from the coast is too much rope, and the consequence of New York: Tim Murnane and others. of national scope, und ultimately pro eagerly awaited. He is expected to blow fellow. He has a host of friends here. It was a great day and a great game Their Enthusiastic Welcomes, Royal cipitute Ihe same stale of affairs vvhicl There's n new applicant for the po- was they broke their own necks by their Great Games in here some time before Christmas. carousing at night und taking up too but Yale played the best game and won Receptions, Banquets, caused the existence of Ihe presen Then some revelations as to what will silion of umpire. His name is Jack to the disappointment of us, win Played before Notables of Foreign Na­ twelve-club circuit. Your correspontlen Hartley, and he is a mosl intelligent much of their time blowing snow off of much be the arrangement of the infield for schooners. ^ TEXA3. banked on Harvard, and thought the hit tions, Humorous Incidents, Interesting has always contended that such a stt'l '04 are expected. fellow. He is a good looker, and means had a sure thing. Better luck next would be unwise from a business stand what he snys. Talcott recommended tor Adventures, Etc., "Fatty" Cline has captured n berth year. BY jioint, and the great national gam in the Western." Fatly" umpired in the hfim. Of Interest to Travelers. The old names keep dropping out ol must be handled on business principles Southern lust season, and gave good Leo Jacoby and Samuel Karpf have The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad an- the game, though it was not very iiiucl HARRY CLAY PALMER, the same as anything else involving th satisfaction. He aUo umpired several joined the Handshakers' Union. uounrcs that they huve placed on sale of a surprise to learn that the Philadel oullay of n ouey, and in very larg exhibition games here before the regular Mike Tiernan says he made a mis­ rot.nd trip tickets at reduced rates to tlif phia Club had determined to dispense Representing THE STORTING LIFE in 1.locks at that. The present magnates the only man nol take in playing last season when hi) winter resorts lit Florida and the South, season began. About knee was lame. Hint also to Hncti points of Interest as with Manager Harry Wright; am the "Around the World" Tour. while they rn.-iy have their little quai satisfied with "Fatty's" work in these :..ii-iy, Nutiiral lirldge nnd Gwttysbtirg I think it was a mistake, unless some­ rels and outbursts, similar to that o contests was Mc(!raw. The fresh young Pat Powers offered Chris Von 'In- ; !>i, company has also arranged to place body can be found to take his place Colonel Rogers, for instance, still knov Ahe $1000 in Confederate money if .. s:ile excursion tickets to Sun Frauciscn The Whole Most Elegantly Illustrated. Baltimorean and "Fatty" had several Chris would ride a buffalo in Put's corn­ Everybody knows that it is in direction that the League as now constituted i heated controversies. ami other points Iu California on account the Philadelphians are sadly lacking. PUBLISHER'S PRICE, $5.00, thoroughly solvent, and every man i In-door ball is not attracting the at­ ing Horse vs. Cyclist Show, at Madison -of tin Mill-Winter Fair, at unusually low I am greatly inclined to believe the fully able to carry out his part of th Square Garden. Chris wouldn't const-lit rati-s. Kxciirslon tickets are now on snle tention that had been expected. The unless Watkins rode a mule. to Baltimore alul Washington via the fa Philadelphia Club will miss the field di contract. To freeze out such n mat Nationals, which embrace Grim ami uioiis Koyal Blue Line. rectum of "Uncle Harry." What ai OUR PRICE, S2.5O means to place a powerful factor i; Ward has been hunting in Long Island Tom Brown, were again defeated lust for the past, three da.vs. Humor has i; With its vcstlriiilsrt tvnin service via interesting figure he always was U INCLUDING EXPRESS CHARGES. the enemy's camp, represented in th Sunday. Washington to Cincinnati. St. Louis and everybody! How everybody looked as form of another national organization SAM. M'KnE, JR. that he shot two dead lobsters and l-»t Chicago, the B & O. is In the best of con- a rubber boot in a bog. He is also re­ illtioii t" hamllo western and southern he stood up in front of his men at ai That freezing out, moreover, is not ai exciting period of the play. Well, 1 sup easy matter was shown by the Colonels TheJ.IKT San Francisco tram will soon ported to have carried along two steel teavel. Thiit the line Is a popular one. engravings for rabbits- aud shot them Is attested by the Immense World's Fair pose Rogers & Co., are so much in. and THE SPORTING LIFE, modest request for $65,000, players o probably see another change. There is bmlness handled this summer. it will be a captain manager next sea '93 thrown in as incidentals, arid right to talk"" of placing either Htilen or Irwin full of holes. Those contemplating a trip West or Kotitl THIRD STREET, Kelly and Baldwin are looking fur a sou. 34 SOUTH enter any new organization still in re at si wt. Pequignay at secoud, and Mc- this winter, should write to James Potter, So my friend, James O'Rourke, will serve, in order to induce them lo quit Oarthyy in right field. McCarthy hail Western Li-ague franchise. It's a «<---'- Division I'asseuger Agent, H. & o. H. u. PHILADELPHIA, PA. is reputed to b winter job. *B Chestnut street. PhllauVlphla, I'a., not play in Washington next season Naturally tlu- League tlitl not: care ti froir Santa Ilosa, und James was a ereat favorite in that city Remit by Postal Note or Money Ordor. accede to this, aud as the owners o hard hitter and fust base ruuuer. Nick Euisel will have a supply '>* for rates aud other iuioruV-'na. Dec. U'ME SPORTING LIFE.

"tale of woe," and swallowed it, tliey What else could be blamed for a cnse, are not reassured. They want pneu­ "CRACKER JACK." which came under our knowledge, of a TO SHOW EXHIBITORS. matics badly, but the puncture demon man who had ridden pneumatics for a CYCLING DEPARTMENT. just gets off his perch and scares them HE RETURNS TO THE SCENES OP twelvemonth without a blemish to his HERK ARE A FEW THINGS EXG- so completely that, however full of air- HIS FORMER TR1U3IPHS. tires, and theu had five different punc­ LAND HAS LEARNED. tire desire they may be, they return tures in one day! But the balance is offered to buy the double A infant, and sourly to their cushion and solids. Con­ He Tells of His Experiences Abroad distinctly on the side of the non-punc- Some Practical Advice Which, if Prial, glad to get rid of so homely, un­ sequently, as we have stated in the turers, and we prefer the risk of an oc­ CYCLINGJADSERIE. healthy and incorrigible a kid, sold it to foregoing note, the introduction of an What English Riders Think of casional puncture to that of the tire Followed, Will Add to the Con­ that Philadelphia poet. article which will do what is promised American Ones The Amateurs coming off, an ever-present danger in the venience of the Public and Profit I>o you see the connection? A starve­ of it, and give these doubting Thomases Threw Him Down His Opinion of days of solids. "Bi. News." of the Maker. ling from the streets of New York was confidence, confers a distinct benefit on WHAT COMES OF THE RODE AWAKEN­ transported to the country. The Cycling Editors. the public and the trade alike. Last year prior to one of the exhibi­ quietude of Philadelphia did not make of HERE YOU ARE. ING OF A SLEEPY MAN. the sickly infant a healthy child, but it 'When John Shillington Prince landed tions, the "Cyclist" spoke of the great did keep it from dying outright, and it HE GETTETH WARM. from his ten weeks' trip abroad he sum­ loss which an exhibitor meets with who struggled along into a peevish, puny, What You Must do to be an Exhibitor is not ready with his exhibits by the An English Critic Talks Right Out moned his trusty private secretary and, puling thing that men mentioned only dictating the following letter, sent it to at the New York Show. time the practical portion of the cycling The Man ol Advice and the Nuisance in the Meeting and Says Some in a pitying way. Amateur correspon­ the "Sporting Life:" The Metropolitan Association of Cycle and other press make their round of New York dents gave weekly ami weakly doses of Severe and Some Amusing Things. "Home again and from a foreign shore Clubs lays down the following rules for inspection. Taking up the subject in its ThereoI-History ol a milk and1 water to it in the fashion well pur New York contemporary, "The is what I'm singing now. I'm back to the the instruction of those who contem­ last issue the "Cyclist" further says: known to their craft. We saw journal­ Wheel," is developing tantrums in its only country in which life is worth living plate exhibiting at the M. A. C. _C.'s "It is indeed a highly important point Wail-The Biggest Fool in Cycling ism of the kind wherein the reader defense of American amateurism that and where "Life" is always worth read­ to remember that if the object of the ing. Sly trip through Belgium and France first exhibition, to be held in New York, is supposed to he interested in "What's would be exonseable if not based upon January 8-l.'J: exhibitor in attending a show is public­ the matter with Slob's shoe'.'" "What was brief, spending only about ten days -A Sample o! Philadelphia Truth- hypocrisy of the Stiggins order. In this there. I was very glad to see the feeling For the purpose of publishing a detailed ity, and not merely the publicity of the does Willie go to Wanniuaker's for?" country we do not disguise our opinion that existed among the crack riders on description of each exhibit, there must show itself, but all the publicity he can and such like brilliancies. In time this of modern amateurism; we don't believe the continent; they all think American be filed with the committee by TliTcinbor possibly obtain through the medium of Telling-An Old Friend in a New palled upon even Philadelphia's intellect there is any such thing. Why r.ot own wheels, riders, climate and tracks are 24 complete specifications of exhibits, in­ the thousand and one journals which and the poet, looking around for a new up, Mr. "Wheel," that things are as faster and superior to England. Boomed cluding styles, prices, weights, etc., or devote space to a description of the ex­ Guise. wet nurse for his infant, wended his bad, and even worse, iu the States, in­ up the N. C. A. there In great shape; did other matter. Unless this information is hibits, he should at least make certain, way to Camd'en, a city famous for the stead of playing the part of the cackling not have much trouble, as the men all received on or before the date stated, no that every facility is given to the jour­ possession of the brightest and brainiest believed In riding for cash, and none of mention of the exhibit can be printed in brood hen. When there is added to that half-and-half business; I also got a the official catalogue. Exhibitors may sub­ nalists to enable them to obtain a clear You must have met him! lie is a yery men in America, and from the very that an ignorance of what is well known wearisome man, the one who gives you good word from several of the best racing divide their space by applying for such and accurate idea, of what he has oa flower of them chose an exlitor whose among racing men it will be readily men that they would be sure to visit the permission to the committee. Applications view. Those exhibitors who turn up advice. He does not wait until you name is like unto turpentine and whose seen that our American friend is get­ the N. C. A. must contain the names of the person or ask for it, or he thinks you nois'l it. He States next season, and enter blandly with their machines about the efforts at editing are about as equally ting hysterical. In the issue just to races. persons to whom it is desired to sub-let. middle of the week miss all this, and, has it in stock, and if you happen along sweet-smelling. Then a new age did the hand, "Sport and Play" and the writer, "While in England I went to the famous I)uring the show, and for three days prior he just pours it out on you. It usually thereto, a representative of the committee believe us, it means a great deal to infant enter upon. He thought he was who recently visited the States, are at­ Herne Hill track; got a monthly training them; therefore it pays every exhibitor, happens, too, that he pours it most a man, n real live sure-enough man; he tacked with a ferocity worthy of a cor­ ticket, and secured the services of the will at all times be at the Bureau of Infor­ freely when you can't use it. don't want felt his Camden fodder; he remembered old veteran trainer, "Jimmy" Brooks. And mation, located in the main lobby, where both great and small, to use every ef­ nered rat. Mr. Trial denies that promi­ fitted to a 'U4 pattern full racing Humber information on any point may be obtained. fort to get all machines into the hall it, wouldn't have it, and wish he would his old birth-place and' his parent only nent riders have adorned their machines It is the intention of the committee to keep still. with contempt and loathing; he became wheel, commenced to train for a month on Thursday, and in proper position for with advertising labels; but then Mr. to just see if I could get anywhere near make the main exhibit purely a cycle inspection by 10 o'clock on Friday morn­ He has sharp eyes, as a rule. They a mud-slinger; he repeated in himself Prial delegates his handicapping work the record. There were from twenty to mechanical exhibit, and it will he within are not bright or beautiful, either, but the story of the street gamin New the power of the committee to decide ing. Under the existing conditions of to his assistants, and is rarely seen on thirty of the crack amateur riders of machine construction, in which the dif­ restless and bead-like, that, look as if York had sent into the woods that it a race track That racing men do wear England, including Harris. Tope, Stocks, what exhibits are Included under the they were threaded with a pin point, might live. This is why the "American E. Osmond, all training there for records, classification of "cycles, cycle sundries, ferent patterns of a firm differ only iu advertising labels there is no doubt; and accessories." They reserve the right the minutest detail from each other, tha which punctures you at every glance. Athlete" so loves the "Wheel." It isn't nor is there an.v doubt that such a pro­ twice a day. Got well acquainted with If he looks at your wheel or yourself, a pleasant, story, is it? Yet for the them, and had many a lively argument to reject any exhibit which, in their opin­ quality of material used, and internal ceeding is prejiulical to amateurism. regarding the merits of England and ion, Is not in keeping with the character parts of their structure, it is simply a it is to criticise one or both: if he listens telling of this 1 was awakened. Away Mr. Prial also declares the L. A. AV. America's ways, principles, riders, tracks, of the show. The committee or the Mail! to you at all, it is to suggest; if he witli you, porcupine; cease digging at is no nonentity; he says that the L. A. climate, timers, etc. America coming out son Square Garden Company shall not be matter of impossibility for anyone but speaks, it is to relate his experience and me with your quills. I yawn, I would W. is the liveliest and most authoritative on top every time, you bet. It is amusing held responsible for the safety of the the manufacturer himself, or those in to explain his way. sleep again, as all true Philadeljihians and powerful nonentity. Almost in the to see how very little they think of any­ exhibits against robbery, fire, accident or his employ, to with certainty distinguish You may meekly suggest that you also should. Let me slumber in peace. same breath comes the acknowledge­ one else having the ability to do anything anv other destructive cause. In all cases pattern A from pattern B, and so on; would like to come by your cycling * * * good but an Englishman. Oftentimes the exhibitors must insure their own and therefore, if correct descriptions are ment that this great and powerful dic­ when a cable came to the English "Sport­ goods. Exhibitors must have their stands "knowledge through personal experience, Before I slumber, just another one tator did by accident grant a permit desired, not only should the machines ba but he seems to be doubtful if so unim­ ing Life" stating that AVindle. Tyler. Kim- and exl .'bits cleaned and otherwise put in in position for inspection, but cards de­ of these little bits of history regarding for a race meeting on a Sunday. Homer merman, Johnson, or some one else had proper shape between the hours of 9 A. M. portant an individual will ever have the sheet above named. During the last sometimes nods, and I suppose we must just made a record, they w*>uld generally and 1 P. M. of each day. At no other scriptive of their pattern ill the makers' any wheel happenings that teach- cycle show a party of more or less pardon the lapsus of this lively au­ say in an excited manner, "It's a bloody time will any cleaning or arrangement of list, and their chief points of construc­ He means well, oh bless him, yes; prominent men in the trade \yere in the thority, which by accident places its lie." Then you bet I would read it out exhibits be permitted. Exhibitors have the tion, should also be attached to them. but he is very wearing to us poor mor­ basement of a beer saloon just across louder and louder, and say, "Gentlemen. right to distribute to visitors catalogues In many cases last year, although the sign manual on a Sunday license. It and such other unobjectionable advertis­ tals who come in his way and have the street from the market wherein was this same lively authority that in It's true, and all right." Then there would machines were ready and in position mislaid our wings. the show was being held. It was a be music in the air for about an hour. ing matter as they may see tit. All stands early, these descriptive cards did not * * * terms refused to consider the status of The X. C. TT. promised to allow the ama­ will be upon a platform built six Inches jolly party, and naturally "jollying" re­ Arthur A. /immermnn in the face of teurs to pace me in my attempt to break above the floor. The erection of rails or make their appearance till quite late in, I have been sleeping. It is but na­ sulted from the efforts of the members definite charges, and the fact that he the world's professional records, but after other methods of separating one stand the week. This is the chief point to tural that living in a place where all of it to see %yho could most often empty had been refused a license, by a friendly if month's good, hard training, and all from another shall be entirely in the which we referred last year which we things sleep and change not. save to those gigantic tankards of malt liquor nation. They simply didn t want to ready for the trial, they sent me a letter hands of the exhibitors, as will be the desire to emphasize, and we also offer add moss to the green covering which that Kennedy Child had made fash­ know anything against him, and didn't stating that they had changed their minds, decorations of their stands. The only con­ the following suggestion, which we think age bestows upon those objects bereft and would not allow me amateur pacers. dition upon which the committee must in­ ionable. In the course of the dialling mean to. This authoritative and power­ sist is the height of sign or other dis­ careful exhibitors would find to their of motion and action, that I should that went on one member of the ful body sat calmly down and for a I have the best kind feelings towards advantage to adopt. As a rule, an at­ sleep; but a kind friend and fellow- Messrs, Hariim, Pope, Miluril, Halph Liu- played matter, decoration or arrangement. isirty accused another member of whole year and permitted John S. John- tou, Harris, Choppy \Varlmrton, and my On all stands in the centre of Garden no tendant, who may or may not know sleeper, whose conscience, perhaps, had it of being the biggest f ool in sou and Thomas W. Eck to masquerade old trainer. ' 'Jimmy'; Brooks. They were sign or other advertisement or decoration anything about machines, gets them out not allowed him to sleep undisturbed the bicycle trade, and offered to the Union as record-breakers and world all willing to help me through, and were shall be erected at a height greater than of their wrapping, puts them on their by unpleasant dreams, has kindly prod­ prove it out of the man's own beaters. Y'es, I should say the L. A. W. very much surprised and sorry at the ac­ seven feet six inches above their platform. stands, hastily screws on saddle and ded me and insisted on my waking up. mouth. Naturally, the accused indi­ is a very lively body, much after the tion of tile N."V. f. But. r.nyhow. not" to On the stands around the sides and at the pedals, the former just anyhow so long That this is violating every rule of eti­ be outdone, I had a go at the best half a back of the amphitheatre, no signs, decor­ vidual was loth to accept so high an manner of the jumping cat "Sport and ations or other arrangements shall be pro­ as it is ou the pin, and then polishes up, quette, as laid down in the account honor without having it first proven to Play." ___f mile unpaced record, and did it In 1m., 5s. and the machines remain thus through­ book of William Penn, no one will deny, and 1-3 from the standing start, on a jected to a greater height than twelve feet. him that he was deserving of it. So iiuarter-mile track, which performance was The object of this arrangement is to give out the show. Our idea is that as soon but since one of the scrapple eating confident was he that this was not the CLASS B. accepted with affidavits from timers, start­ everybody in the arena a clear view of the as the workman has finished his work students of its pages insists on it, I case that he offered to bet he was ers, and officials by the "Sporting Life" stage. In no case will any decoration or the manufacturer himself, or someone will endeavor to overcome the soporific not the biggest fool of whom the wheel The Groaning Mountain Brings as the world's unpaeed half-mile record. advertising matter be permitted which will interfere with the view of the stage from iu whom he can place reliance, should effects of a Philadelphia residence, and trade could boast, and promised to Forlh a Hybrid Mouse. "I noticed while awaj' that one or two of machine, and will wake up long enough to tell my the weekly American pro-amateur cycling any of the seats which are assigned for carefully attend to each answer truthfully any question his ac­ Cleveland, O., Nov. 2S. At the annual the use of spectators. There shall be no see that it is properly adjusted according prodding friend a little story which I cuser might ask him, and if the as­ papers could not resist from printing a trust may serve to keep him awake meeting of the League of American few lies about me and giving me the usual roofs on any exhibit. to its type. Thus upon former occasions semblage, upon hearing his reply, Wheelmen Kacing Board held at the gentle roast, one of them stating, 'Prince Goods will be received at the Madison we have seen, in quite the majority of long enough at least to trayel a mile deemed him guilty, he declared he would Square Garden. Fourth avenue entrance, in a Philadelphia horse-car say a week Hollenden the following members were In England says English wheels are the cases, roadsters, racers, ladies' mounts, pay for a dinner to be eaten by those pivsent: Howard K. Raymond, Brook­ best. Prince in America believes the on and after Thursday, January 4. It is and, in fact, all machines on the stand, or more. around the table. Then the accuser American wheels the fastest; he Is going expected that exhibitors will arrange their I remember once, when the fates, less lyn, chairman: E. Megleary, Louisville; stands,on Friday. Saturday, Sunday and adjusted in practically the same, manner, asked him: "Do you pay cash for that L. A. Miller, Meriden, Conn.; ,T. L. to France, and we will hear that Prince while many have not been adjusted at cruel than they now are, had not con­ advertisement you are running in the says the French wheels are the finest in Monday. January 5, 6, 7 and 8. Exhibits demned me to a lifelong sleep in Phila­ Huntingtoii. Cleveland, and J. M. Erwin, the world, etc.' When I had my 1S!>4 must be entirely arranged by (i P. M. on all, and appeared iu absolute discord so 'Athlete'.'' "Why, of course, I do!" he Chicago. The board met to frame its Humber racer at Herne Hill, a young man Monday. A space will be assigned in the far as their relation to their several delphia, attending a meeting in Cooper exclaimed, in some surprise. "Gentle­ exhibit hall below the amphitheatre for Union, which was hold by the Chil­ recommendations to the annual League asked me what I thought of the Humber I parts were concerned. We refer more men," *aid the accuser, turning to the meeting in February. This meeting will compared to any American wheel. I stated each firm, for the storage of goods, cases, particularly to the position of the saddle dren's Aid Society. At this meeting assemblage. "What say you, guilty or that I thought the Humber was one of the paraphernalia and other material connect­ one of the speakers, in telling of the piobably lie held iu the East. It was ed with their exhibit. Laborers can be and handle-bar; machines should be ad­ not guilty'.'" and, ns one voice, the decided not to recognize racing records Hi -em wheels made, and this young man justed differently, according to the type immense amount of good the society answer en'me back "guilty." The con­ happened to be a reporter and put my employed about the exhibition hall, the had done in collect inn the homeless made with the assistance of horse pacers. statements into the papers. That was ail usual rate being ,'!0 cents per hour. No of machine dealt with thus, while the children of New York, and sending victed man endeavored to prove the John S. Johnson, of Minneapolis; J. F. I did say in regard to any machines, but smoking will be allowed where goods are path racer would have the saddle back them to the country to be adopted by fact that two of the jury themselves Bliss, of Chicago, and M. F. Dirnberger, that is just the way: It does not make unpacked and stored. It is particularly and the handles low, the full roadster were advertisers in the paper: that he of Buffalo have such records as well any difference what I am doing. Some desired that all agents and manufacturers would have the saddle placed close up the gentle farmer, and raised up as a was not alone in his guilt; they, how­ of these little country 'smart AlecTcs' who visit the show shall register, giving future crop for the green goods opera­ as several other wheelmen, but they will their name and temporary and present ad­ to the seat pillar, or upon the front end ever, at once purged themselves by be counted out if the league adopts who think they know it all. when really of the arm, if a T piece is used, and the tor, said that one of the strangest re­ showing that they had never been foolish they never were far enough from their dress, so Hint they may be found by any sults of the transplanting of the gutter the resolution of its board. This was mothers' tables to know anything, and one desiring to make appointments. A handles brought into a position on a children to rural surroundings was the enough to pay cash for their advertise­ done not because the horse is swifter yet I hoar some of them get as much as hook will be provided for tills purpose by level with the saddle, while the road- intense hate they afterwards bore New ments, but had simply allowed payment than the bicycle, but because he is for­ r>o cents a month for writing for those the Committee*, and will be located at the racers would be adjusted to somewhere York when they had grown up.^ They for same to be taken out in trade by eign to cycling, and. therefore, ought live-cent little weekly cycling papers Bureau of Information. During the week about a mean between the two. Again, the "Athlete's" editor. not to be used. A standard of distances when they cannot think of anything n mail rack arranged on the regular alpha­ full roadsters might be fitted with the seemed to forget that it was the place Yet this is the paper which, in its else to do. sit down and say, 'Let's betical system will be placed in the Bu­ that gave them birth, and tliat'it was was adopted for all racing, to which all give Jack Prince a roast.' Well, it don't reau of Information, and all letters ad­ accessories which go to complete them; to New York's wealth and charity that last issue, rttires to accuse reputable papers of selling their advocacy of only records must conform, as follows: Quar­ Hoem to hurt much, as I always eat three dressed care of the Madison Square Gar­ the lamp upon the bracket, the bell upon they owed everything, even their growth ter, third, half, two-thirds, three-quar­ times a day. and am moving all O. K. den during the week of the show will be' the handle-bar, a tool-bag attached, and to maturity. To the speaker this one show in return for advertising ters, one mile, and all even miles above. "Have got a world beater entered for the distributed In this mail box, at various to complete with the pump affixed to the seemed a strange thing, but to me it patronage, and in Pecksnirtian I-nni- Class B, for amateurs whose expenses six day race: he is from the other side, and convenient times during the day. There handle-bar or top tube by clips or other was an old story. holier-than-thou fashion declares: are paid by manufacturers, was estab­ a good one. I only had one race In Eng­ will be a writing room provided, in which convenient means. For the convenience When a man's mental vision is equal­ "\Ve are surprised that certain supposed­ land, and that was at Aston, giving the business correspondence can l>e carried on ly reputable papers could allow themselves lished. The records made by Johnson champion of Birmingham 100 yards start with facility. Show opens Monday, Janu­ of attendants and exhibitors generally ed only by his physical sight, and it in to be swayed from one interest to another, with n pacing horse were considered in a mile and won easy. ary 8, at 8 I*. M.. and each day thereafter we will finish up by repeating our sug­ turn is limited only to a few familiar upon the slightest, pretext or pressure of and allowed with the probability that "with best wishes. I am. as over, yours, from 2 until 11 P. M. Exhibitors may ob­ gestion that for their personal comfort surroundings, and they of the most tin- influence, but sadly enough we are com­ other records would be similarly treated. 'CRACKER' JACK PRINCE." tain access to the Garden at n A. M. each they will find it an advantage to pro­ poetic and prosaic kind, connected only pelled to acknowledge that such is the The board adjourned in the evening, day, and any regularly qualified bicycle vide saddles mounted upon light tripod with a ceaseless grind of labor, his ideas case. In pursuance of these "flip-flaps," and the members left for their homes. agent may also visit the Garden at the stands such as we use ourselves in the become as circumscribed us bis sur- the Philadelphia- show is damaged and the AN ASS. same time. To obtain the privilege of preparation of_our Show report." his opinion is encompassed in the atom best interests of the trade are set at this special admission manufacturers or of the universe he beholds and has his naught; for what?" TWO SHOWS. agents must call at the Bureau of Inform­ I do not believe that the trade will A California Example of What Ig- ation and identify themselves, when they STOPPING WITH A CYCLER, being in; he thinks then- is no great How the Absurdity is Viewed by an iioraiice and Prejudice Can Pro­ will be given a special admission card. glorious world beyond; to him all else is cease to support the "reputable papers" Exhibitors must file with the Committee. The Pleasures of Life in Ihe Home of but fraud and chicane and unworthy of of the sport in their efforts to keep the English Writer. duce. January 1, the names of their attendants trade from being imposed upon by two Mouths ago it became definitely known a Wheelman as Set Forth by a all wise and good men like himself. So A Mr. Bell, whoso name aptly betok­ and the names of any member of their Veracious Narrator. the waif of the city taken from it nt too cycle shows, nor do I believe that the that the cataclysm could not be avoided, ens tiie fool's cop which should accom­ firms who Intend to visit the show, so that early an age for him to know aught of "best interests of the trade are set at and that two cycle shows would be held pany it, has, "For the sake of our wives, proper cards of admission may be pre­ A writer in an English paper thus its boauties and greatness, its bounties naught" by any endeavor honestly made in IS!),'!. It is too late now to enter our mothers and our children," asked pared and issued. narrates his experience while stopping Exhibits must be removed from the main at the house of a man whose family, und its charity, remembering, if re­ to prevent two shows being held, when into the conflicting causes which ren­ the Council of Los Angeles, Cnl., to pass floor of the garden by I) A. M. on the Mon­ membering anything at all, only its one is more than sufficient, "flip-Haps" dered a coalition impossible; but it is the following anti-cyclist ordinance: day after the show, but may use the like himself, are devoted cyclists. hardships which he had suffered, grows and flap-doodle to the contrary notwith­ not too late to again express the unan­ "That all bicyclists shall have a lighted storage and packing room until 12 M. 'I am staying in a most extraordinary up to hate and revile a thing to which standing. imous regret of all sensible people lantern attached to the frame of their Wednesday. During the afternoon and house tlie house of an old friend. This he was indebted for his birth and life, * * * that a rapprochement could not be wheel from sunset to i>iinrls°, sMil .nntevn evening of each day there will be stage old friend is a mad, mad cyclist. The performances, consisting of such attrac­ whole place smells, tastes, sounds, looks and of whose better and brighter side he The "Bicycling News" the oldest cy­ brought about. This is not the time to to show a white light in front, a yellow and feels of bicycles and tricycles. The cling newspaper in the world, makes its discuss the extravagant demands of the light on the right, a green light on the left tions as the committee may arrange for. knows nothing. and a red light In the rear. There will be a promenade concert each af- garden is built all over with sheds and When once awakened I picked from appearance this week in a 'le^v dress of one, or the unyielding attitude of the "That all cyclists shall dismount when terroon and evening by the Seventh Iteg- coach-houses, and these are all full of the waste basket a copy of the paper tjpe, and made up in a form copied af­ other; we have now merely to grapple approaching a crossing (within certain iment Band, X. G. S. N". Y. Admission to bicycles, tricycles, tandems, spanners, sad­ whose editor was so anxious to awaken ter this paper. I congratulate my Eng­ with the situation as it is, and not as it >rescribe(i districts) or in pulsing A bchool- the garden will be 2"* cenls. No extra dles, lamps, oil-cans, tire-inflators, screw­ lish contemporary upon cutting loose drivers and a mingled smell of India- me from my slumbers, and at once, saw ought to be. Any hopes for a healing iloiise (during certain hours). charge for seats. Xo return checks. Within rubber anil machine-oil. For not only is this whole story of the New York gamin from the pamphlet form of paper which of the breach in the future seem to us ""That wheels cannot be ridden or led the building near the main entrance is the tlte master of the house a cyclist, but s»* told in a new form, but with the same more than any other thins is responsible vain and futile. The schism is too pro­ over or across any sidewalk In the dry, restaurant. A first-class caterer has leased Is his wife and children. They all roll for the discredit visited upon cycling neither eim wheels be left on The side­ the restaurant for the show week, and old ending the gamin, developed by a nounced and position too crystallized in walk unless in the care of a competent refreshments may be obtained at mod­ about lie world ou wheels. If anybody country life into a prig and a bumpkin, journalism by the daily press, who are our opinion for rejoining. Things must person. erate prices. Smoking allowed. A meeting In tliis house wants to post a letter at was bent on reviling those to whom his much inclined "to judge n man by the continue as they are for the next few "That bicyclists cannot ride, more than of the trade will be held at 10 A. M. on the olhrr side of the road he rides over Yery origin was due. From his seat upon cut of his (''"at." A car.'fully edited, years, until the condition of the cycle two abreast, or more tlmn two deep, Wednesday during the week of the show on a bicycle and pops in the letter as non-sensational, ultra-amateur journal, he swings round the pillar-box. I am a muck heap the gamin was indulging in manufacturing industry renders a single tile, without a permit from the in the concert hall. Twenty-sixth street anxiously awaiting the night, feeling per­ the amusement of mud flinging. Not the "Bi. News" has ever been, and reconsideration of affairs. Meanwhile, chief of police, said permit to be Issued for entrance. A special space in the large fectly certain that all these people will satisfied with lauding to the skies his that it will retain these distinctive feat­ it is not too much to trust that both par­ n given hour uuU date over ct-rtulu speci­ restaurant will be set apart for an edu­ bicycle ami tricycle upstairs to bed. la ures in its new make-up I am positive, fied streets. cational exhibit of cycles. Any firm hav­ own rural locality and its advantages, ticipants in the contending forces will "That each cyclist shall have attached ing any cycle, photograph, print or other the few hours 1 have been here 1 have he must ntteupt to fasten upon these and its readers, if numbered by its mer­ conduct the controversy iu a mauiier to the frame of his wheel a license tag matter which will be of interest to the contracted a habit of wildly glancing over from whom he came some of the mud its, will surely be legion. which may leave.no scars likely to made of copper, brass or bronze, for public, and which will tend to show the my shoulder as I pass from room to room in which he himself delighted to wallow. * ifr + which said cyclist is to pay the sum of progress model in cycle construction, and or stand about anywhere, apprehensive of "Some time back, the X. C. A., of which seriously impair either the trade or the being run over. The whole palce lias a, The "American Athlete's" attacks upon pastime of cycling. An industry em­ ?- the use of the cycle, will please address festive sound, suggestive of a. champagne the "Wheel" are all that I luuv outlined. the 'Sporting Life' stands sponsor, de­ "That, as cyclists were able to pay $1."0 the committee, stating if they will contrib­ sired to hold a six-days' race meet In bracing so many millions of capital, and for their fun they should not object to tin? ute some such to this exhibit. A banquet luncheon, because of the continual popping Listen and I'll tell you the story of how Madison Square Garden, negotiations were finding employment for scores of thous­ tax of $a to pay for the protection of will be held at the concert hall on Thurs­ oft of burst pneumatic-tires ou the in­ this little sheet was born. entered into, but the rates and percentage ands, is too great a factor in the com­ pedestrians, whose lives they endangered^ day, at 10 P. M. Application for tickets numerable heaps of cobwebby machinery When Oliver and .Tonkins owned the were too much and .too little respectively mercial prosperity and predominance of and further that it would be better to must be made to the Cycle Show Com­ that occupy the place. Pneumatic tlrog "Wheel," and that paper was the official for the Association and the matter was spend thousands of dollars in the enforce­ mittee. An application for a special rate do not very often burst, but when so allowed to drop. Subsequently the Gar­ the empire to be lightly tampered with. many are collected together some are suio organ of the L. A. W., the irrepres­ Having said so much, we may safely ment of (lie onlinaJiee than risk the lives has been made. Particulars will be publish­ to go. in pursuance of the law of averages. sible Edwin thought it would be a mon­ den Company announced that it would hold of our wives, mothers and our children on ed In the cycling papers. Exhibitors mnv a six days' meeting, and nsked Ihe s!?nc- leave an uncongenial subject. "Sport the streets of this city." pun-base private boxes, seating from five On the same principle, the family being ey-making thing to start a paper do- tion of the X. f. A. The sanction was not and Play." ______a large one, somebody is always having voted to amateur athletics, then a much If Los Angeles has a home for the to nine people, for the week, and place a cropper. It Is a remarkable place. I forthcoming, and. after argument. Mr. San- feeble-minded, as it certainly should large reserved cards over same Prices have not been into the kitchen, but have more flourishing branch of sport than ger stated that the race would be held re- Timely Tire Tips. $20, $2.") and $30 for the week. ' it is now, and in consequence of this gnrdless of sanction." "American Ath­ have if it is honored with many more not the slightest doubt that the cook turns lete." Riders who have ridden much during the citizens like unto Mr. Bell, a nice pad­ the roasting-jack by a chain connected idea of Oliver's, the "American Athlete" dry weather will do well to look to the ded cell in the building should be nt with the driving gear of a lady's tricycle, was launched. The launching was n The Madison Square Garden Company ou'ter covers of their tires ere attempting THEY SAW THAT HUMP, as she rides about round the tables and success, but the craft was a "Jonah." has never asked the National Cycling to cycle on muddy roads. Very often there once secured for Mr. Bell, and there dressers attendimr to ti>i* lish a' ' '- Association for sanction for its while not the poor, braink'ss burro should be safe­ Despite all the efforts of Messrs. Bainl are ninnv small cuts which, And the Sight of It Made the Kings dings. The kitchen-maid also probably amKI'rial, two young men then prom­ forthcoming six-day race; the Madi­ being sufficient to cause actual punctures, ly housed away from the deadly bicycle rides an elegant kuitv-ciciining mai-nitu: m inent as members of the Olympic Ath­ son Square Garden Company has have yet penetrated the outer cover. he so much fears. of Rcasts so Sick They Han Away. the scullery, fitted with removable pneu­ not, therefore, suffered because "sanc­ Through these small openings the water matic wheels to convert it immediately letic Club, the two A's could not be and grit of winter roads will soon work An African missionary, the Rev. I{. P. into a bicycle whereon to ride about and made to produce any cash, though as tion was not forthcoming." Mr. In and create sad havoc to the air tube. TIIE ELEMENT OP CHANCE. Ashe, narrates the following experience collect plates and dishes. A great idea a consumer of that commodity it was Sanger, "after argument," which was In tires where a canvas bag is used the he had while cycling in the interior of has struck me. All these people drive all a success first, last and all the time. never made, has not "stated that effect will be to rapidly wear this into Call It What You Will.Noii-punctur- Africa: these cranks and pedals for fun, and it Eventually Oliver and Jenkins disposed the race would be held regardless of shreds, and the inner tube will be the injj is Largely a Matter of Luck. "On one occasion, while riding ahead of costs them a good sum. Now, if all these of the "\Vhecl" to its present owner, sanction." With these, and a few more, next to suffer. The best plan is to remove the caravan on the shores of Lake Xyanxa. cranks and pedals were fitted to drive a exceptions, the above-quoted clipping is the outer cover and line it with oil-silk In the days of the ordinary it was re­ Inrge set of shafting and belting, the and with the sale went the double A which can be obtained at any chemist's. he was suddenly startled by a strange noise power generated would be tremendous, Jonah. Mr. Prial knew a good thing, correct. markable how some men were in a con­ near him as of a galloping horse or car­ P. A. H. This will have the effect of rendering the stant condition of coming over the eering of cattle. On looking off at his and could be disposed of at a good rate to and. knowing it, did not want any A. A. cover waterproof, and should an.v fresh handles, while others, probably more left hand he was amazed to find three any neighboring sawmills or engine-turn­ in his, so lie sold it to a "Mr. Barnos of punctures occur, the silk should be repair­ full-grown male lions galloping apparently er's shop. There is a limited company in Newark." That gentleman placed the WHAT THEY HANKER FOB. ed at the same time as the air chamber. reckless and less capable riders, never this, witli vast dividends. Steam will be The adoption of this device will save a had a "spill." No reason could be as­ after him at n distance of about 40 yards. out-dated, the power will cost the company sickly infant in the kind care of a wet The Tire That Will Not Punolure lot of trouble when the wet wcatlier really signed for such vagaries; and the same They were in line with him, and pursued nothing, with no croppers or burst tires, nurse, whose name, I think, was Col- comes. "Cycle Itecord."__ him with a terrible noise. After follow­ and they will be under cover all the time. lins; but it was of no avail, one infantile and Yet Will be a Genuine Pneu­ process goes on to-day with pneumatic ing for a distance of about 40 yards the tires. One rider we know 1ms ridden lions quickly turned round and disap­ Probably, if the system were extended a ailment after another attacked the kid matic. What It Will Come to. small charge per hour for his exercise whose name of athlete so belied it. We do not fear contradiction, declares the same pair of tires over five thousand peared in the thicket. Mr. Ashe suvs lie might be made to each cyclist. Certainly, From all that has been said on both miles on the road without accident; an­ had no thought of danger, he was so de­ if only It were possible to collect and Finally Mr. Barnes got tired of playing the "Cyclist," when we say that there sides of the water, we may judge that lighted to see three such magnificent lions is at this moment a huge and increas­ other has ridden the same pair daily for utilize all the powers now expended on papa to the brat, and it returned to the women will soon be riding light-weight, in their native home.. It never occurred cycling, foot ball, cricket, golf, rowing, home of its father, Mr. Prial. ing public who, while all the time ad­ diamond-frame wheels differing from men's the last eighteen months, through fair to him what to do if attacked, because weather and foul, the sum total of acci­ gymnastics, and even pitch-and-toss, there There came into the office of Mr. mitting the comfort and increased speed machines only in the retention of the the experience was so startling ami so need be no more steam-engines." Prial one day an amateur poet from which the use of the pneumatic tire chain and rear wheel guards such ns are dents being a puncture and a burst. unusual. He learned from the members Philadelphia. Now, poets, amateur ones affords, and "hankering" after the same placed on the present-day "ladles' wheels." Neither of these men exercise the of his caravan that in riding past lie had The dress will apparently be a coin- slightest care when riding, but take surprised the lions at a meal they were Why She Wept. in particular, have never found it an with "a mighty hank," are consumed promise divided-skirt costume, the lower in the act of devouring a very handsome easy task to get their "pomes" into with a fear of punctures and their sub­ loose metal, and everything which comes With a despairing cry the young girl edges being gathered and fastened at the in their path. And we could cite many zebra they bad secured. It was about 10 threw herself on the couch, and giving print, and the Philadelphia persecutor sequent inconveniences. It is useless to knees, with the outer folds dropping to the o'clock in the morning, and it is said to way utterly to the frenzy of grief that of the muse was no exception to this talk to these people of two minutes' re­ ankles and worn over leggings or high rid­ other cases where punctures are un­ be a novel tiling for a lion to leave food racked her being, sobbed as if her heart rule. Being in New York may account pairs by the wayside. They have heard ing-boots of the equestrienne variety. The known. On the other hand, we know of In this way. The native attributes Mr. would break. things from the salesmen, but" rider will appear as if ordinarily clothed, men who seera to be constantly in the Ashe's marvclous escape to the fact that "What is It. my darling?" tenderly asked for the bright idea which at that nio- of these lie was riding a bicycle, and the brutes nient came to the poet. Why not buy the average cyclist who has enjoyed an and although she will still be at some dis­ grasp of the puncture demon, and who her loving mother, as she bent over the advantage from windage she will be able have finally gone back to the solid of were unable to realize what sort of a prostrate form of the beautiful creature. a paper? he asked himself, then his experience cf the kind is very apt to to ride a twenty-five pound wheel, and thing it was. Air. Ashe rode very rapidly "Alas!" she sobbed, making a supreme "pomes" would always bo sure of at describe the same by the light of his spared the annoyance of her present awk­ ancient days. It is all a matter of when pursued, and only after the incident effort to control herself, "I am ruined, least one paper in which they could own unhandiness and want of nous. ward method of getting ou aud oil'. "Cycle pure luck which, good, bad and indif- had passed over did l,P realize the danger lie forgot to put any pockets In uiy bicy­ be published. Acting upon the idea, he Having listened oyeu-mouthed to the it tcord." feruuU fulls to the lot of each cyclist. to which he had beeu exposed." cle trousers." Judge. 6 THE SPORTING Dec. 2.

was such that we at once wrote Mr. fers a double danger to his health and Sanger that there were no hopes of any­ o his reputation; the one because he is BITS OF RACING NEWS. iften insufficiently prepared, and the other CYCLING. thing being done with the A. C. C. peo­ >e<'ause lie is obliged to ride or disappoint ple, even on the liberal basis we had the public." The writer then goes on to Getting the limit Sentenced for life. proposed, and he was willing to favor. give a description of the way in which "Fred" Osmond is to marry next For the edification of our juvenile a Frenchman behaves dm-ing a record at- month. Title, who, judging others' motives by empt. "He demands, at intervals that A time limit "Twenty minutes for re­ ONE SHOW. lis own, is wont to accuse others of ;row less and less, and in the wildest freshments!" "flip-flapping" because of influence nanner, tea, eggs, a cold chop, a hot A disagreeable racing term suspended chop, a luke-warm chop,-coffee, lemonade, 'or ninety days. ironght to bear upon them by means of broth, liqueur (water iu it? no! or I'll get THE TRADE AND THE FREE PRESS patronage in advertising, Trial heats tho fires built under a we would call off at once; neat.'), etc., etc." Again, the new set of boilers to test them. attention to the fact that the New York writer remarks, with undoubted truth: "A SUPPORT IT. show has no advertisement in the col­ ides who gives up for good reason should The course of true love is the track, umns of his paper, while the Philadel­ not be prevented from dismounting, held on which the human race is run. phia one has, and in consequence were >y the arms, and forced down on his seat An English Inventor is out with tho o conipei him to go on. The spectacle has 'Zltuiuy toe-clip" for racing men's use. :he "Sporting Life" conducted upon the lothing sporting alx>ut it, and much that A split-second repeater the racer who Small Editors and the Penny Press ol same plan as those governing the utter­ s unpleasant." If these are the scenes beats record by a fraction twice iu one ances of the "American Athlete" this hat take place on French tracks we quite lay. the Sport Against the Idea For «per would as rabidly uphold the Phil­ agree with our foreign contemporary that The French racing season Is now de­ adelphia show as does 6ur six-by-nine t is certainly time to cry hold, more than clared closed, and it Is indeed time that Personal Reasons-Why the Trade contemporary. In all this unfortunate enough. ______t was. squabble the "Sporting Life" has en­ A professional Is less likely to get deavored to do what it has thought to IT IS $15O. credit for what he does than blame for Should Rid Itself of Such Parasites. 36 for the best interests of the trade, vhat he doesn't. ind to that end has, in its public utter­ A Leading Concern Tells Why It Will -The total value, on paper, of ganger's Ask That Price For Its Wheel. ast season's winnings is $4160; special ances and in its private actions, done prizes, $Si5; grand Columbia It is but in the nature of things that what Messrs. A. C. Stearns & Co. have sent total, $4095. it could to induce one or the other The leaders of modern amateurism^ have Btuall things from still smaller things of the rival claimants to withdraw in is the following communication regard- inly two faults first, iu being hollow- should spring, hence it was not surpris­ "avor of one show. We have not sup­ ng the price of their next season's ma- headed, and, secondly, hollow-hearted. ing that the stand taken by this paper ported either show upon any other basis hine: Pluck is the great factor in racing. favoring the one show idea should be than this. In our efforts to bring The list price of the Stearns bicycle for The most successful racing men are those met with a waspish reply from the old about one show we have learned that 1SU4 will be ?150. vho pluck the most prizes from their Standard Bicycle women of wheeling. A small sheet, :he A. C. C. is for itself and the dol- As long as the world buys and sells, the acing. primary question in every commercial tran­ The local in its iritlueuce, local in its ideas ars first and the trade and its best in- saction will be: "How much?" This hard lot of the racing man the and provincial in its "policy," when it icrests afterwards; we have found that is me he wins as a prize aud then can't he phrase which first springs to the lips iell. because it would make a professional is able to boast of such a thing pro­ :he gentleman who made no claim for >f the intending purchaser. Is it not odd, >f him. ceeds to attribute questionable motives oving cycling more than he did what herefore, that at this moment the bicycle rndo is delaying in its announcements When the Racing Board asks the arua- to those papers whose editors and ideas might be made out of it, was a broad- for eur where the prize is that he won, it are broad enough to lift them from the ninded gentleman, willing to put his a fixed price for the season of 1S!)4? ...... Of the OloridT With but few exceptions there has been s generally the; wisest plan for the racer' narrow rut of provincialism and advo­ land into his pocket and pay to the pure delay on the part of the manufacturers o give it up. cate the withdrawal of one or the other amateurs whatever money their love for generally to formally set aside the rumors "What is atavism, papa?" "Atavism of the rival claimants for show honors. :he best interests of cycling had cost hat the next month or two would see a s that quality, my son, which explains why We do not attempt to defend the them; if this be "flip-flapping'1 as charg­ (.ductIon in the former prices of standard a descendant of a sensible man becomes a "Wheel" or the "Bearings" from the ed we plead guilty,' and the quicker machines. Buyers of bicycles are left iu pure amateur.' " cWine they stand charged with by the :he trade, the penny press and the A. C. he dark, while orders wait a hint. "Why is it that people are so prone to 'J. "flop" in the same direction the bet­ It seems to us that the time has now ar­ orship a crack racing man?" "I don't "American Athlete," because to all in rived for the manufacturer to take the ubl!c into ills confidence and remove the he winning ways he has." Graceful, light and strong, this product of the oldest cused and the accuser is as great as that 'eeling of uncertainty as to what next The growing popularity abroad of long- existing between daylight and darkness; ON WITH THE DANCE! year's figures will be by coming out and listance events will attract men to the the "Wheel" and the "Bearings" are definitely announcing his list prices. Not path who would not have thought of it iricycle establishment in America easily retains its place only leaders in the van of America's All as Lovely and as Lively as a Mar­ would it restore confidence iu the dl- jtherwise, totally lacking, as they do, cycling papers, while the small sheet ectiou in which the maintenance of cer- sprinting powers. at the head. Always well up to the times or a little in riage Bell in the Affairs of the Na­ ain prices cuts a large figure, but it would For very light machines a new patent which attacks them is but a laggard in tional Cycle Show. "* give the dialer an opportunity to plan the rear rank of that nondescript army farther ahead and thus be beneficial ubular hub has been invented, by the advance, its well deserved and ever increasing popularity Chairman Thomas Hare, of the Na­ to ise of which new spokes can be fitted of camp followers which has attached naker and dealer alike. vith the utmost ease, and breakage of itself to the journalism of cycling, and tional Cycle Show Committee, makes In common with our competitors, we arc spokes is rendered almost impossible. is a source of pride and gratification to its makers. To ride wages war on weaklings of its own ilk the following announcement regarding aware to the, last cent the cost of build- "I have struck a new line of writing. for the refuse which the leaders have e outlook for Philadelphia's forthcom­ ng and marketing our wheels. It has I write articles from the point ing cycle exhibit: lever been our aim since we first em­ of view a. bicycle and not to ride a Columbia is to fall short of the left them. The whole thing is as lud­ barked in tin' industry to see how cheaply >f a pure amateur racing man." "Indeed! icrous as the beating of an elephant with The cycling public and trade has never ve could build a bicycle. On the contrary, ;!ow do you manage to get in the right. a broom-straw iu the liaud of a child jeeu more exercised over any topic than jur goal has been to produce a wheel spirit?" "That's easy. I write on the fullest enjoyment of a noble sport. they are at present over the cycle show. em­ afternoons of pay days." would be. At first there was a disposition muong bodying In Its workmanship, its style, its In our own defense we wish to say a capacity and its intrinsic value, the full Alexander in seeking new worlds to some of tlie trade to doubt the success worth of the money at which it is sol'f conquer ran across Ashingcr aud the few words to this infant which we of the exhibition in I'hiladlpliia. and for We are far from unmindful of the compc- :wo A's will do a little horse vs. cycle trust it may remember if it survives the i time there was a lull iu the tide drift- ition which we encounter iu the open 'racing" in consequence. Such a race on colic and mumps of its present infancy ng this way. At no time, however, was narket; but we recognize that the main- a ten lap indoor track will be a hot "ta- long enough to reach the age of discre­ the committee doubtful of the fullest suc­ cnance of our reputaliou in the bicycle nale" in the line of sport. cess; bnt, ignoring all misrepresentations, nisiness rests primarily When you tion and the consequent possession of .vent steadily ahead, and are now in far on the excol- see a crack racing man common sense. Children fools and dead cnce of our wheels. Therefore, we cannot vho you know makes his living out of his better position than at the same date vith justice to ourselves or without sacri- speed, pretending to be an amateur, he men never change their opinions; grown jrior to any previous show. Therefore it ice to the qrtlity which we desire to con- ( minds you of a dog walking on his men, sensible men and live men do. 's certain that of the two shows to be held inue, offer the Stearns at a less list ilnd legs. lie does not do It well. But Such changes in the eyes of fools and lext year the National Show at Philadel- Pope linn $1T><>. you lanufacturing are surprised that he does it at all. Co,j children nre "Hip-naps" we are accused ihia will be the best patronized by the The $150 list is founded on the ascer- Holbein, the great long-distance rider, :rade. the public, and. most important of ained cost, and, as "self-preservation is of this heinous offeuse by our juvenile ill, by the agents s very much worried about the doctor's and jugpins-like contemporary, which throughout the country. he first law of nature." it seems to us statement that he has a clot of blood \dviccs anil words of encouragement are .hat any reduction in the list would nat- over tho heart, consequent on his recent BOSTON, CHICAGO, bases the charge it makes upon the de­ being received from this important class irally be at a sacrifice of quality that mand we have made for one show and of the trade every day. They set out spill off his tricycle; and, he has, of course, he wheelmen would not ask; the general renounced any further attempts at speed »ne show only. Our small critic de- that the later date decided upon by the idoption of a lower list by the manufae- iding. rlares we have "flip-Happed" from Philti^ Management meets witli their perfect ap- urors, while at first it might be considered NEW YORK, HARTFORD. iroval, and that at that date they will a blessing, would iu the end prove exactly "This," said the attendant, as he led ttelphia to New York with our support." >o In better condition to contract for he way through the incurable ward, "is If the recent article in which we printed be opposite. ivhoels and sundries than earlier. This We want to feel that our price Is such one of the worst cases we have. He was the list of exhibitors claimed by each fact is dawning upon all interested, and .liat we can afford to use in our wheels once a racing man." "But what is his sidized, indirectly, perhaps, but sub­ :hat the amateur firmament is purer, but show promoter and called upon the trade from this deductions are drawn that more everything tiiat is best, everything that hallucination?" "He thinks he can ride sidized nevertheless; and while such is everybody who is anybody in the cycling to decide which,was tin; most worthy of actual business will be done at the Na­ vlll tend to increase the excellence of the a mile in less than 2.05, and claims that the case, how can we hope or expect the world knows perfectly well that makers' Its support, be n "Hip-Hap," then we are tional Show than at any other exhibition bicycle. he is an amateur, too." iders themselves to be other than what amateurism is more rampant now than held. All things considered, therefore, there Is Australia is maintaining its reputation they arc, viz.' professionals? ever it was. guilty as charged, but we must confess The list of exhibitors eontiuues to "grow, Tor being a land of wonders. The last 28 It has been urged, aud not without Sir Benjamin F. Richardson, a famous that our Philadelphia contemporary very reason why we should announce and before many days there will not be and advocate the $100 list for high-grade niles In the 50-mile road championship is some show of reason, that the average English physician, says: "Of course, row- shows an extreme alacrity in thus pro­ space left uncontractcd for. This as­ v heels. __ eported to have been ridden in the dark wheelman Is a poor judge of pace, and the ng affects the breath, walking aud pedes- claiming that the cap is such a perfect surance is valuable inasmuch as the n 62 -minutes. Must bave some clever frequency with which time-limit races have triauism affect the nerves, the use of fit for its small head. We accept, how­ standing of those firms who have already liners and riders, too, in Australia, judg- to be run over is pointed to in support of dumb bells and other stationary exercises secured space is the. best in the trade, A NEW FRAME. ug from this sort of thing. the critUism. A device, hailing from the affect the muscles. And in the same way ever, its verdict in the matter because and includes mechanical cycling affects the circulation. I have, K cannot be accused of not being pre­ all of the prominent makers. This Is English. Stocks, tfie well- laboratories of France, is de­ The fact that the Gormnlly & Jeffrey A Process Which May Tend to cnown racing man, lately announced his scribed in a late issue of the "Revue Lni- inown a man's pulse to go up to 223 dur­ judiced in its own favor. and Union Companies will exhibit exclus­ Greatly Lessen the Cost of Build­ versolle," called the automatic pacemaker, ing a race, and you can imgaiue from mention of forsaking single cussedness :hat the work the heart must be called The leading papers of cycling and the ively In Philadelphia is significant. Both ing a Machine. far connubial connnbiality, and his friends which promises to take out whatever sting leading manufacturers are in favor of of these concerns have tile fullest, concep­ tave him a banquet aud at it presented there may be In the above criticism. In a ipon to do. And, besides, there is the tion of the value of the different locali­ The "Scottish Cyclist" thus deals with general way it may be said that it indt- sudden running down after the system one show. We have sent personal let­ lim with a "bedroom suite of furniture has been strained up to this pitch. It ters to the trade on this subject, and ties and managements for exhibition pur­ he newly invented sheet metal frames aud an illuminated address." :ates to the cyclist, at any given moment, poses aud best business interests, and their or safety and other cycles: whether the speed is above or below the might bo compared to releasing the spring from the replies received thereto were selection of Philadelphia augui-s well "I haven't the slightest faith In the normal he is aiming at. of a watch and letting it run down sud- for The object of this invention is. In the lonesty of a professional, not even after lenly induced to do what we could to prevent that city. reduction of large numbers of cycles of the Driving professional amateurs out of when it is fully wound. The ef­ the imposition of two shows being The Overman Wheel Company will erect what the N. C. A. has demonstrated in fect on the system is most injurious. Hill- ame pattern, to dispense with a combina- that direction." "Then you are like the the League by any sort of rules liable to climbing, too, is a very severe strain." placed upon the over-burdened^ shoulders their beauliful World's Fair Pavilion, and .ion of separate short lengths of tubes, be adopted by the present Hacing Board the Gormully & Jeffrey Company have ar­ mile who hadn't any faith in the veterin­ A Western wheelman, who has had his of the trade. Believing that the Asso­ astings and stampings, together with the ary surgeon; but that didn't keep him Is likelv to succeed like the result of a first experience with ye gentle game of ciated Cycle Clubs of Philadelphia was ranged to make the finest decorative ex­ irazing 'and soldering required to form from being cured. Just the same." Western genius' attempt at getting rid of hibit ever attempted. They have secured lie joints, and to construct the frame gophers. He invented a machine to pump foot ball, thus narrates his adventures. an organization actuated by none but additional space for this purpose and will jf sheet metal stamped to the shape re- In a new shape frame intended for a smoke down into the gopher holes, where The bell rang for the last lap I sprinted the highest motives, believing it to be make the exhibit a feature of the show. nir^d. For example, a sheet of metal of racing wheel the tubes from the real' arc it was expected to kill the gopher. There of a sudden I went down the field came free from personal feeling and desire For the convenience of those attending he size aud shape needed is stamped :arried In' front of the down tube and was only one drawback about the plan, and up and all piled on me I was cut all up for pecuniary profit, we thought that an the show arrangements will be made with Hid embossed to form one side of the meet the top tube of the frame in ad­ it was that, while the man with the ma­ by the rat traps tires exploded iu my face, the lending hotels for special rates, and a vance of the saddle. It is claimed that spokes pierced my prostrate form, I was organization thus having nothing bnt 'ra-'rto. The other side is stamped from decreased weight, with increased strength chine was inserting smoke into the hole, Impaled on a front fork. The starter came the best interest of the sport and trade special rate of one and one-third has been mother sheet similar to the first, or they the gopher would bob serenely up out of secured over the Trunk Line roads. nay be both stamped from one sheet fold- ind rigidity, is the result of this form of another hole close by, and whistle at the and fired his gun point blank at my breast, at heart could be brought to see that Special arrangements will be made for heets are riveted or bolted together along ever since he was a few years old. smashed we had supposed was its reputation by set aside for their use. and every facility he Hanged edges of the tubes. The head it the Velodrome Bruxellols, the leading down on the heap. No, I wasn't for their convenience will be furnished free Belgian race track. The electric light will An International Congress of Amateurs dreaming, nor was I drunk. I had simply doing even more to accomplish the pro­ of the frame Is brought together in the is to be held at Paris, France, in June, 1S94, been playing the gentle game of foot ball, motion of only one show than could be of charge. A competent corps of stenogra­ same way as the front-tube stay, by DO installed everywhere. The press will for the consideration and extension of phers and typewriters will be at their ser­ neans of rivets or solder or by clinching, lave a new "tribune," and in the centre and. being tackled, had stubbornly re­ expected from an organization which the vice at all times. of the Velodrome a lake will be made, so the principles which underlie the idea of fused to cry "down" In hopes (fool hopes) A. C. C. and its supporters had said was ['he sides of the frame are made to diverge amateur sports. We desire to see America of gaining a quarter of an inch on the oward the crank-axle for the accommoda- as to enable the people to skate during properly represented in this Congress, and "purely n money-making concern." With ion of the bottom bracket, and also to- the winter. opponents. I won't do it again. Thev can all this high idea regarding the motives CABBIES AND CYCLERS. would therefore nominate "Senator" Mor­ take a whole quarter section and a town­ vard the fork ends for the accommodation Jerome K. Jerome, who is an uncle of gan, "Cracker Jack" Prince and Mr. H. ship thrown In if they wish it and wel­ we supposed were actuating those in >f the driving wheel fork. The several iiiem- England's great loug-distauce rider. Shor"- 10. Raymond as the representatives of this come, quite welcome. No more fool horse control of the affairs of the A. C. C., the The Former Does Not Ijove the Latter >ers of the frame are stamped In the and, intends offering a $500 cup for a country. With such a representation Amer­ and the Dislike is 'orui of a half circle in section, :wenty-four-hour race between his nephew. play for me. following letter was sent to Mr. Ranger, Mutual. so th.it ica would be sure to have at least two London, according to the "Cyclist," 13 Paris cabmen when opposite parts of the frame are I.esna and Stepliane. Air. Jerome's offer thirds of its committee composed of men manager of the Madison Square Garden are one of the evils of close together their combined form in seems to us to have a si ring to it, since to rejoice in yet another cycle track, and, Company, after an interview had been civilization, against which the hapless who are thoroughly posted as to the exact if our Information Is worth anything, section becomes a full circle.. Shorland is an "amateur" and the other status of American amateurism with In­ llerne had with that gentleman trying to in­ cyclist has little or no remedy. Between crs named are Swiss or French pro­ dependence enough to truthfully express Hill will have to hido its diminished duce him to withdraw in favor of Phila­ cabman and cyclist there is a bitter fessionals. head beneath Its own battens. This time enemity, sometimes culminating T'OTHER SIDR their beliefs. it is Walthamstort, which Is honored as delphia: " almost There is a gentleman up in Bradford, The race track of the Velodrome Buf­ the locality for the intended site, and "From what yon informed me yesterday in war to the knife. When the eyes of The Result of Advertising Record Pa., named Woodbury, who, as a bicycle falo, at 1'arls, is the most complete aud this track, which Is to make all other I n.m convinced that the Madison bquare the law are not upon him the reckless agent, should know better than to ad­ host-fitted track In the world. Its ac­ tracks or their owners sing particularly Garden Company positively will not with­ Jehu takes fiendish delight in swooping Fracturing in the French Capital. vertise in big type In the daily papers commodation for the comfort and conveni­ "small pertaters," is to be of the dimen­ draw. I do not know what the plans of down upon the unsuspecting wheelman The failure of ninny of the attempts that "Windle. record 2.02 3-5, rides a ence of competitors and general attention sions of two laps to the mile, and sur­ those here are. but from what they have and chasing him from one side of the it long-distance record-breaking this Rambler." Even school children know to detail places It far above any other faced with a mysterious and marvelous done so far I conclude they, too, are de­ road to the other, until the cyclist, it year in France, notably the collapse of that the Milbury lad mounts n Union, track. Instead of one large dressing-room, substance, which report saith can be made termined to go on. Now it has struck me Stephane, Corre, and, more recently, of and Mr. Woodbury ought tol crawl Into line there are separate training boxes for each as soft, yielding and resilient as the very that the question would be quickly solved may be, is driven into the curbstone before he gets wet. competitor, tilted up in the most comfort­ best Para rubber, or as hard aud unyield­ If your company was to submit to the and upset. There is no time to take the Allard, has roused a protest against a able fashion. The telegraph board, quite practice which seems -There is no means which can be de­ ing as an igneous rock of the earliest opposition a proposition to reimburse them cabman's number and prosecute him, for to be steadily vised by which an amateur and voluntary a mammoth concern, is fixed in a position prime. No less an amount than £15,000 for whatever expenditures they may have no sooner has the cyclist recovered him­ arrowing. It is that cyclists upon re- association, conducted as the L. A. W., where everyone can seo it, and Is con­ is to be spent upon these grounds and actually made up to date in preparing for self than his enemy has disappeared. 'ord-smashing bent take every precau­ can detect every private arrangement nected by telephone with the judge at the their embellishments, and for England the their exhibition. The result, if satisfac­ Every cyclist now takes exceeding great tion to give the greatest publicity to which is made between maker and rider. winning-post. A clever device denotes to millennium for cycle racing will arrive tory would he that the trade would be care, and- will not follow a cab close their attempts. The employer and the Until this can be done, makers' amateur­ the competitors the number of laps to be with the completion of this gigantic under­ relieved of a perplexing question of choice behind, for if the driver knows that the track proprietor advertise the forth­ ism must flourish, tho sport must suffer covered, and an electric alarm announces taking. Now the Yankees must tremble and of. a probable double expense; would. and the governing body must be content the last lap. in their striped trousers. In consequence, feel very kindly towards wheelman is there he will not hesitate coming feat in every possible way, the "The Cyclist," in its last Issue gives an to suddenly stop his vehicle to to occupy its present most unenviable Mr. K. A. Jeffreys, writing from the those whose business tact had thus simpli­ the ser­ one in order to make known his ma­ position. Badminton Club, tells us inkling of what is more than likely to fied matters for them. This is purely a ious danger both of man and bicycle. chines, and the other for tho sake of that a group of happen in England next season, having norsonal view in nowise New Zealand has at last awakened engineers, after devoting much time to inspired by any Some time ago one of our friends, upon the gate receipts. When the attempt to the anomaly of having its National the subject, have designed a mechanical, but just come into possession of the. other motive than that of uiy own ideas being upset by a cabman, promptly pul­ fails everyone concerned knowledge of certain facts known to this on the subject. I trust you will treat it is put into a Cycling Association bear the name of but very simple contrivance to prevent led his aggressor off the box and gave very awkward position. The rider loses "cash amateur," and will in future be "bicycle stoop." Au upright telescopic paper for six months past, and which, for as such and give to it some consideration, column Is attached to the backbone of any thu same reason, possibly, as those re­ ft thing I believe it is deserving of at your him a sound thrasing. Happily, these much of his reputation; the public known by the more correct one. of "Cash straining our English malicious practices of cabmen are now grumble because they have not had full Prize Wheel Club." though just why tho bicycle, and provided with a comfortable contemporaries, we hands." pneumatic cushion or rest, which can be could not make public. "The Cyclist" It will be noticed that we only made becoming less frequent, though the old value for their money, and, in order to Now Kealanders should not have gone a says: "If we are to believe what we are antipathy against cyclists still occasion­ bit further and openly announced them­ adjusted to any height. The cyclist this proposition to the New York people pacify them, the track proprietor is at selves as tho professionals that they really presses with his waist or chest against told, professional racing is to be givon after we had personally visited them ally show itself in cowardly attacks. On his wits' end in devising an additional are, is difficult to understand. this pneumatic cushion, which prevents another chance in this country. That Is, and made an effort to induce them to Sunday, for instance. General Hobillot, entertainment. It is hoped that in fu­ him stooping, and gives him the increased the newer professionalism, and not tho while riding his machine, was run down ture record-breakers will endeavor to -A Mr. Fox, who edits a "gents' picture power and speed he has been struggling ancient cult, who have done so much withdraw in favor of Philadelphia's paper," is busy discovering new wheel to attain by distorting his body. Gallant in the past to make the very mention claims. We believed that we were do­ by n cabman in the Rue de Kivoli. Gen­ avoid this unpleasantness by milking "champions." His latest is "Elliot Young, eral Robillot was engineers, well done! We can sec now of professional cycle racing an offense ing what the best interests of those badly cut about the their attempts in a less ostentatious a promising young bicyclist, who holds the '/Am finishing a hard race pushing one of to all who care for what Is upright and most concerned the manufacturers de­ head, and is unfortunately not likely to way, and it is also suggested that long­ one-mile championship of the American these new cushions. honorable. The movement will be inau­ manded. To this letter we received the get satisfaction from his assailant, who distance races should be organized more Wheelmen's I.,eague,"whatever that is. Mr. gurated by those least suspected of it Fox had better stick to prize The Racing Board, which, met In Cleve­ following reply from Mr. banger: very soon disappeared from view. "Bi­ frequently to take the place of solitary fighters, land this week, had something more to do by the general public, bnt who. neverthe­ cycle News." contests in which the only rival is the upon which we believe he is an authority. less, will he admitted when known to be "Your esteemed favor of November 11 Cycling is a bit too elevated for Mr. Fox's than the consideration of the proposed the parties most capable of raising, and at hand, contents carefully noted, and watch. "Bi. News." editorial aud pictorial abilities to do justice classification of pure and semi-pure ama­ most likely to raise, professional cycling I quite agree with you that the result to. teurs. One of the most unique kicks heard from Its present low estate. Of this' more of only giving one cycle show would lift HEHE'S FUN. The Advent of the Safety. was the complaint of Gus Steele and a burden from the shoulders of the trad, The proposed legislation of the Racing George K. Barrett, of Chicago, and Will anon, but at present our lips are closed to Firemen Upon Bicycles Carry an Axe, The first "safety," or low-down wheel, Board, intended to ease the burden of pure further speech." and make a more complete exhibition of was viewed with suspicion and Evans, of Lansing, Midi. They have not the entire cycling interests. a Coil of Hope and Other Articles contempt amateurism upon the shoulders of the pure been suspended, or anything of the kind, "While I represent the Madison Square for the coward who dared-not "face the amateur, reminds us of the advice of an but they were not given the prizes they Garden Company and its interests, I have While They Pedal to a Fire. music" on the old "regular" sky scraper. old maid down East regarding cats. This won iu the races held under the auspices A Puzzle. no power over the actiou of the committee After the soldiers, says the London But a good thing is as "taking" as the feminine philosopher said: "Give a cat of the West Michigan Fair Society in I wnr.oVred through the wrangling world of of the Metropolitan Association of Cycling "Dailv News," the firemen are making measles. The machine that was destined all she wants tew eat. and yeou'll keep Grand Rapids. The society is bankrupt, wheels, Clubs of New York anil New Jersey any use o'f the all-conquering cycle. This, to revolutionize the cycle trade was trite­ her mind of n stealin'." That's about the and the board was asked to help the An unsophisticated Questioner, more than you have over the cycling clubs ly named. Thirty-inch ' wheels minim­ line of treatment the Racing Board evi­ prize winners in some manner. The riders A seeker after truth for its own sake, at least, is what is happening in Bel­ ized the danger of broken necks, tempted dently intends to present the amateur One who was keen to know the roots of things, of Philadelphia, but perhaps by the efforts gium. The Burgomaster of Brussels has think that the board should have satis­ And what it was to be an amateur. of yourself and myself (two practical busi­ thousands into the saddle, and the "safe­ kitte-n with. fied itself that the society would award ness men), we may bring about the re­ ordered the formation of a cyclist corps ty" rode into popularity in a season. the prizes before in connection with the local fire brigade, The air bound wheel brought still great­ The public now know what tremendous sanctioning the races. I knew that term In other little worlds sult suggested by you. If you can ap­ speed a bicycle is capable of, and they When will records cease to bo broken M^st used disdainfully. "Yes, very fair, proach the Philadelphia people and gel for the purpose of carrying the first er ease and speed, and has further pop­ know, too, what distances have been ac­ Not bad as amateur performances!" aid to the persons in danger through an ularized the bicycle. Prejudice has been like piecrusts? In (lays gone by records from them exact expenditure and presen ridden down. Many who wore the loudest complished in a day, and road perform­ were the most uninteresting of reading, Was praise indeed when I essayed the stage, disposition, and communicate the same^tr outbreak. The men are already being ances must always pale before those upon but we have changed all that. We have Or when I martyred all niy suff'riug fricnda me, I will present the matter to the Cy drilled every day, the machines selected against it are now among the great riding the path; and, so far as tlie public are And added " insult to their injury, cling Committee army. As with the sewing machine, the been swallowing mercury, aud not a man Not only taking so-called likenesses, here." being tricycles, upon which they carry question is no longer: "Is it a humbug?' concerned, it matters not to them one is content to stand still, even to think. From the foregoing it will be seen iota where a record has been made, but Many of us must needs read while we eat, But issuing: these same libels to the world: a coil of rope, u hatchet and other ar­ but "Cau I afford one'/" Canadian Cy they will accept the longest distance in Or if I tried my hand at carpentry, that the sordid "money-making con ticles useful in cases of emergency. It think hard while we cycle in a word, And sawed a plank askew, so Unit my hutch cling." ______a given time as the highest proof of the try to do everything that is possible at corn" was willing to meet the A. C. C is thought that by this means help will capabilities of a man aud a wheel. Held ventilated rabbits, while the roof upon a basis of action which, if the as not only be earlier forthcoming, but By an Anti-Bicyclist. once. Then there is the other extreme. I mended leaked, and doors I fitted swung An old Bangor deacon once advised We take up madly one pursuit, and, G'-oanins mid scraping, yet would never lock sociation really was in earnest in its that the health of the men will be im­ Tennyson slnjjs the "Cycle of Cathay," his hearers as follows: "It's a good plan though declarations While quoting Europe in complacent way. it was made for pleasure, we make I was excused as not professional that it had only the bes proved, as at present, at the first alarm There surely bad our cycle origin when yeou're buiklin' a high fence to it a toil. Who does not know the man In any of these complicated arts interests of trade and sport at heart of fire, some of them are told off to iT'assit'n them better birth-place were a sin). keep yeour neighbor's cattle out to make who can only talk on one subject? He is Of building, actlnt,', or photography. and was not in the show business fo. run to the spot, where they arrive hot * ' -- .. - . . L ~-l^ Snpwj it low enough tew keep in yeour own pigs a one-sided man, half a man it' you will. And thiis my lack of skill was quite explained. what there was in it, tluit the A. C. C and perspiring, so that often they catch Indeed. and sheep." We would suggest that the In this, then, let us avoid extremes. But here, amidst the mighty wonders of the ill cure. L. A. W. follow this good man's pdvice Excel in one thing, or more if you cau, but path, could withdraw without loss of eithei a bad cold though standing about after­ The heroes of the road, the men who rido money or honor to itself, while at th< wards in on any further alterations iu its amateur have several irons In the fire. the cold and wet -or even uow we ca ruling. While making laws to keep pro­ In France tliey have tried to cultivate As never horseman in the days of old, same time it remaiuted true to its "While wheels go round, tlie shoulders fessionals out of its all-pure amateur flock amateurism, but their efforts have been As never runnel- bearing messages boasts that It was for honor and glory The Degradation of Sport. too. it must not forget to keep its own whitt a signal failure. The Parisian don't re­ Of victory or death e'er rode before, And if the costumes oof thee oerother stx sheep from straying out into the broat Here 'tis men's glory to bo amateurs, and not for mere sordid self. Upon re Speaking of long-distance track contests Still hold, our eye for symmetry to vex gard "class" distinction in tin- same light Aud a reproueh to be considered pros. ccipt of Mr. Danger's letter we sub a writer in "I.* Veloce Sport" says: "Tliesi The world will certainly lie peopled ththen road of professionalism. as is done in this country, and they are mitted it to a member of the committee trials of speed, i'.s at present conducted With square-back'd women and round-sshoulder't No successful rider nowadays can af­ quite right. It is a matter of impossi­ And hence tt happens there be those whose deeds in charge of the A. C. C. show and ask are dangerous to the spout, to the rider men. ford to be an amateur, aud 00 per cent bility for any man, unless he ha-s the Bear recompense in pelf, gained secretly, ed what he thought of the to the trade, and to the track where the} Funny Folks. at least of the present generation of income of a ruillionirc, to participate iu Who masquerade as merely amateurs. idea. We take place. As to the sport, the public i? "amateurs" should at ouce go over to th all the chief races vith any degree of suc­ Who, inwardly corrupt, still i>ose as pure, were informed by him that he wonli not yet educated up to the point of appre The number of tricycles about I'ari; professional ranks, aud feel happy with the cess and at the same time strictly adhere And He to prove it; yet not all are so. "sound" his fellow committee rnein dating an entertainment that offers s< now is wonderful, and the three-wheelei knowledge that they were pursuing an to the definition of an amateur as laid David \\as4uisty when he said that all, bers and report to us later. In con little variety as a long-distauce race. Onl> bids fair to become all the rage for tl honest calling. Our very cycling legisla down by the L. A. W. We may wink All men are liars; we can calmer lie. sequence of said "sounding" his repor the initiated understand it. T,Ue rider suf next four or five mouths. tors, with very few exceptions, are sub the «ther eye aud "kid" to cue another "BI NEWS." flee. 2 THE SPORTING LIFE.

If) an ankle protector that will effectually "Don't cry, don't cry," said the humane prevent riders froin harking their ankles, administrator of the law, consolingly, CYCLING. which has become such a common occur­ "you're going to be uow," and he gave rence now that the treads of machines him T2 mouths. are being made so narrow. Dal Lewis and "Senator" Morgan ate If you have a girl who possesses the scrapple In Wanamakervllle last week. homely accomplishment of knitting, got Hoth gentlemen complained of feeling her tu make you a pair of worsted handle sleepy, and when last seen were being FOURTH NATIONAL CYCLE SHOW VICTORS, $125. covers for your winter riding, and you whirled away in a mlle-aii-hour horse-car will not only in conseiiuence be comfort­ towards the depot, from which a train able, but fashionable as well. for New York was expected to leave. THE FIRST BREAK IN THE HIGH- Many ladies who have neither the cour­ "TalTy was a Welshman," so the nursery flT age nor the disposition to wed tbe safety, rhyme says, which may account for the would gladly turn their ' affections "taffy" these two Welshmen bestowed PRICE BRIGADE. to the more comfortable and more tract­ upon things Philadclphiau during tlieir able tricycles if by reduced weight they visit. were made easier of propulsion. Here Is a really clever English witti­ THE -A/CTS^XCES Never use scissors to trim a wick. A cism, which we take from the pages of The Overman Wheel Company Abandons visiting card is one of the best trimmers; "Wheeling." because of its being one of one still better, if not considered too much the few bits of wit we have ever run Old Prices and Announces Its '94 trouble, is to heat a poker red hot and across In our British exchanges which pass the heated end over the wick. This could be understood bv anyone else but evenly removes all the charred part. a Britisher: We don't know that Sir THE ASSOCIATED CYCLING CLUBS OF PHILADELPHIA, Prices-The Handwriting on the Miss Iteyrolds. the young English wheel- Walter Haleigh was a cyclist, but we do woman, who created such a furore by ap­ understand that he earned favor at Court Wall For the Trade. pearing in a masculine riding costume on by looking after a lady's safely. Come English roads, denies the report that she to think of it, didn't he invent a mud­ entries a skirt, and slips it on when guard, or dress-guard, or something'.' Jflfl. 29 to FEB. 3, INCLUSIVE, 1894. Springfield, Nov. 22. Aftpr all the de­ she rides through a. towu or village. St. Louis "Star-Sayings" is "agin" the A concern in England does a. large busi­ L. A. W. publications, we should judge, bate which bus gone on regarding the after reading the price of '94 model wheels, the tirst of ness in advancing money to small wheel following bit of advice manufacturers, taking the machines as from the pages of our Western contem­ the leaders in the trade to bold'ly an­ completed as security for the loan, and porary: "Pay out your good coin for the nounce prices for the ensuing year is returning them as the borrower sells his Bicycling World' and 'Good Uoads.' That's the Overman Wheel Company, which output and pays off the loan from the right, gentlemen; waltz up and place your now makes public the fact that Victors proceeds. vest against the bar, figuratively speak­ ing, and support that relic of Boneshaker Exhibition of Cycles for '94 will be listed lit .$125 instead of Don't keep oil In lamps many (lays with­ days and that advocate of an iridescent $150. This price applies only after out burning; it becomes stale and smells dream, 'Good Roads.' They are good me­ January 1, 1804. The action of the when lighted. Burners wear out after long diums of rake-off for the powers that be." Chicopoe Falls people will force the and continuous use and need replacing. The wheelman who desires the most other leaders in the trade to show their To boil them up once or twice in strong pleasure and who thoroughly appreciates hands and announce their plans and soapsuds increases the length of their the luxury of cycle riding is he who sits prices for the ensuing year, as the usefulness. at ease, spins along at his own speed, Cyeling Accessories. Overman Wheel Company has done. An English Invention which will attract takes time to view the country through This will be an advantage to everyone notice Is a pneumatic-framed bicycle, in which he is traveling, to admire the beaut­ which the entire frame Is suspended upon ies of nature, and who, without leaving his connected1 with sport. The uncertainty air balls, with the object of minimizing vi­ machine, can pull up when and where he heretofore existing as to what prices bration, the balls being titled in the joints chooses to take in the surrounding scenery were to be demanded next year by the of the frame, this being undoubtedly a and inhale the pure atmosphere, while he great makers has had a particularly new departure. rests his limbs and enjoys the fragrant FIRST REGIMENT ARMORY, BROAD and CALLOWHILL STS. baneful effect upon a trade which is An Knglish tailor Intends Importing two weed. Tliis is where the tricycle scores at present more in need of stimulation French wheehvomen and having them ride over the safety. than it is of any retarding treatment at over tbe roads in England most frequented An Irish genius Is out with an invention the hands of those who control it. With by wheelmen, hoping that their chic which claims to have gotten over the diffi­ Space has been secured by nearly all the leading firms all the talk regarding next French costumes may become the vogue culty of the dead centre In bicycles. It season's among English wheelwomcu to the sub­ Is a very simple arrangement of the crank in the Trade, and the success of the Show is assured. pric4># which has goue on for the past sequent prolit of the shrewd tailor afore­ on the chain wheel side of the machine, three months, the buyer has declined to said. by which one of the) cranks is always ready even consid'er the purchase of his next Your always-ready-for-an-accldent rider for driving when the other is at the dead season's mount until he knew something now equips himself with a sample of a point, either top or bottom. Those who TO SECURE SPACE EARI/Y APPLICATION IS NECESSARY. definite regarding the price thereof. new crank setter or bender, a light port­ tried the machine to which this patent was while the dealer, himself in the dark able tool, which may be carried in the tixed were thoroughly pleased with it. regarding same, has also refused to lay tool bag, and which has as Its object the and consider that the Dublin man has Special railroad rates of one and one-third of the regular straightening of a damaged or bent crank. got over a want which has always beeii any plans for the future until he was The whole contrivance weighs but a few felt in the construction of the modern fare on the certificate plan will be secured. in possession of something more sub­ ounces. bicycle. stantial than rumors. We believe the So far as English machines are con­ In time the rights of wheelmen on the Overman Wheel Company by announc­ cerned the alterations in pattern for next road will be, respected. How this will be MUSIC BY FIRST CLASS ORCHESTRA. ing the price of its '94 patterns has con­ season appear to tend in the same direc­ brought about is indicated by a case al ferred a distinct favor upon the whole tion, to wit. the enlargement of the top Aurora, III. A wheelman named I'hillips of cycling from a standpoint of sport as and back bottom tubes of the frame, and had a collision with; a "road hog" and sued Novel and interesting entertainments timed not to conflict well as trade. With Victors in the the narrowing of the crank bracket, with him for damages. The case was carried market at $125 it will be a bold maker other devices to enable the width of tread to the Circuit Court, backed by the Illi­ with the business interests of the Show. who will announce a higher figure with­ to be reduced. nois Division of the League, and there It Is not worth while to discuss the de­ a decision was rendered against the man out' a great deal of thought upon the sirability of better country roads. This is who drove into tbe bicycle. The court subject. The Overman Company has universally conceded, and if good roads stated emphatically that the law gave thrown a bomb-shell into the fort of could be secured without increased ex­ wheelmen the right to half the road, the high prices which will cause an awful penditure the country would be gridironed same as though their vehicles were buggies scattering for cover on the part of the with them. How to get them is the burn­ instead of bicycles. For further information and prospectus apply to small fry who have heretofore been ing question. If we subtract the fancied from the real waiting to see what the big guns in­ It is not every cycler whose chief con­ Ills of the cycle trade, we shall presently tended doing. It looks as though the sideration is the "attainment of speed, discover that it is more In need of exercise Victor next year again intended to neither is it necessary to the thorough en­ than physic. The manufacturers are not "make the pace" as its makers have joyment and appreciation of wheel life really sick, though they groan and seem­ that such should be the case, for, after ingly arc in distress, but are only inclined O3a.SLimo.sm. of Corrn.m.ittee, always claimed it to have done in the all, even if a man is gifted with the ability to give to themselves the tricks and atti­ IKlSt. to scorch along at about '20 miles an hour, tude of valetudinarians. Dolorously they . So-atlL nftlx St., this is not the ideality of cycling. have complained while they were inactive, The patentees of the new pneumatic but now that the season of activity has wheel claim for their Invention that commenced, and they are up and doing, it HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE. it will not only do away with pneumatic Is noteworthy that they have become sons on the safety, and hopes next sum­ tires, but will eventually be adopted by cheerful and emulous of repeating the suc­ mer to do a little touring. Someone sug­ Milwaukee Is to nave an association of horse cars as a means to minimize vibra­ cesses of previous years. gested that the vibration from the handle­ 'HICKORY? DELIGHTED WITH IT THICKORYT Its cycle clubs. tion, horse labor and to do away with Some men appear to derive just as much bars would prove harmful to his "touch," An ordinary question Where whereupon he remarked, "Kot!" quite in have all tnvks entirely. We think these Inventors comfort from a piece of leather stretched the Kntfiish style, l^aderewski's familiar­ OFFICE OF A. CLEMENT SIIUTE, M. D., HOMEOPATH IST, 715 Pittsburg St., the g. o. o. gone to? have ftbont claimed everything in sight across a plate of tin as the most luxurious ity with the "pedal" began long before he Ball hearings arc now used la clothes for their invention. chair. These are in a decided minority, CONNEI.LSVILLE, Penn., Sept. 12, 1893. however, and, as tho doctors ever put his foot upon the ones attached wrlugcrs anil coffee mills. A foreign Inventor has a cycle lock and have all to the crank of a bicycle, and he will Hickory Wheel Co., Gentlemen :— Your HICKORY "A" has been A new puncture-proof pneumatic Is made brake holder which can be used cither as along agreed In preaching the necessity find that In cycling, no less than in piano- of rawhide covered with rubber. a lock, brake holder, or thrown out of for comfortable saddles, H is pleasant ro playing, the pedal action is both soft and receiving the hardest possible usage a machine could have for six A cycling liose supporter The action at will; and another thing In locks be able to record an advance In this hard at times. new bi­ is a secret automatic lock, which is bound direction. And not air saddles alone, but months, having ridden mountain roads and cinders by the mile, yet cycle Intended for uremen's use. to attract attention, and which appears to Ihe common or ordinary variety will be "Things are not what they seem." At When R rider Is coining clown a steep hill us to be one of those things which we found to have undergone modifications and least not altogether. And In the category not a puncture, and the wheel to-day is as sound as when bought. he need not be told to hurry up. have long been looking for to prevent the changes for the better in many Instances, of these things we are inclined to include Not a loose spoke or nut to be found, and I am delighted with it, as Good, bad and Indifferent ourselves, theft of the machine. so that there is some chance of the old. nickel plate. The cycling tyro who fondly our enemies, and the rest of the world. old bogey, perineal pressure being laid to imagines that the brilliant plating which wejl as many others who at first were inclined to think it a novelty. This wheelwoman's costume question has gloritics his brand-new machine is a sure Wheelmen call give the Arabs themselves degenerated into sort of a skirt dance rest during 18!>4. preventive of rust is likely to suffer a rude but now regard it as the best, after seeing what it has stood by my polnls in the game of. "quietly stealing jubilee. One side of the question is up­ In the general design of the machine for awakening from his dream of non-oxldixa- it way." held by the supporters of the equestrian next season's use there Is a tendency, tlon. Let him confide his cherished mount daily use of same iu practice. 1'arkhurst & Wllkinson have executed a riding habit as a proper model for the which we are pleased to note, to so con­ to a fairly damp cellar, or even an out­ The spoon brake is perfect. Respectfully, trust deed for ?2K).U27 to \V. F. Kgan, of wheehvoinan to copy, while the opposite struct the machine that the rider Is en­ door exposure in wet weather. That will 1'liicHgo. side seem to havi-chosen the; balhiug suit abled to sit farther forward than has been show him. In the generality of cases he (Signed) A. CLEMENT SIIUTE, M. D. Large tubing will mark the construction as the proper thing for a female cycling the case in the past, and as we under­ will find that through the trusted overlay of all the first.class J'oj-elgu machines fur suit io be copied from. stand from agents generally that there Is of electrically deposited nickel his cycle next season. The saddle for every man that Is. the a growing tendency to sit farther forward, blushes a tare and rusty red. This ought A patch on the scat of a boy's riding saddle which will *it once prove comfort­ we hope ere long that the absurd backward not to be, but It most certainly is, as all able for each and every rider is the mil­ stooping position which riders have been breecjies Is something new under tbe compelled to adopt by the build of their the world knows. From time to time son. Isn't it? lennium of saddle manufacture. Whether fresh plating metals are Introduced; tint this consummation, devoutly to he wished machines will bc-.'ome a thing .of the cither the results given Men don't look 'no coquettish on bi­ past, to the great beueflt of tbe pastime, belie the promise, cycles, notwithstanding tbe arch manner by all saddle users," will be reached re- or the proprietors cannot induce the trade- nialns to be seen, but that they are "near not only to the riders themselves, but in to adopt their process. of their backs. it, awful near it." will be claimed the eyes of the general lay public. Cylindrical shaped cranks will be In for more On an average, not more than one man than a few makes next season. It scents strange to see tbe "oldest wheel in '25 may bo wild to ride well, but with a measure displaced next season by dia­ The paper in the world" the "Bicycle News" SOUTH mond shaped ones. aristocrats of St. Petersburg have the gentler sex the rule Is entirely re­ formed a cycling club, which bears tbe bringing its form up to that of the oldest versed, for very seldom does one meet an 1'iirls Is to have a number of cycling name of "Opehestivo Welosipednoi Jesdy." wheel paper In America the "Bi. World," ungraceful rider. It is probably their nat­ smokers this winter ami a full-fledged Imagine n member of this club being just at the time that the American paper ural ability to place themselves at the best cycle show besides. chased by a policeman for breaking one announces Its Intention of forsaking Us advantage, and it is very deplorable that Tilting bundle bars add greatly to tbe of those nice Russian cycling ordinances, present make-up and assuming one like those men who speed along the road, with GRflflT BAMi CO., comfort of the wlicelwoman whose ma­ and when finally lie was captured, all out unto that which the English paper has saddles 18 inches behind the crank axles, OF chine is equipped wllb them. of breath, to be asked to answer at. once' forsaken as being impracticable. To an spinal column a la rainbow, and arms No language can express the feelings with the name of the club he belonged to! ordinary observer it would seem that two spread-eagled, have not inherited the same Of the deaf mute rider the first time lie The managers of tfie Stanley Show an­ "oldest" do not agree upon the question charm; or. failing that, lire not endowed punctures bis pneumatic tire. nounce that they have secured a corps of of what constitutes "good form,"-and that with sit IHcIent perspicacity to become Make the most perfect ball for cycle work. Our men are Our English exchanges came burdened Interpreters for the use of visitors and in the difference of opinion consequently aware that such a posture Is both dele­ this week with a liberal stiilling of tbe exhibitors. We suppose these officials are existing our Knglish contemporary has de­ terious to the system, and ridiculous to all skilled ball makers. Nothing but the best material used. first batch of cycle show slnlT. to translate the cockney dialect into mod­ cidedly the best of the argument. behold. A number of diseases are aggra­ Sandowe lias been honored In cycling ern English, so those who only speak "The road," says Bushnell, "is that phy­ vated by thlti pernicious practice, and al­ Hear what Wm. Bown, of Birmingham, England, says: by having an Knglish monkey-wrench the latter ruay be able to understand what sical sign by which you will best under­ though the medical fraternity are con­ is said to them and to in return be under­ stand any age of people. If there is any stantly decrying it their warning "They are very fine, A the best I have seen." named after him! Such is fame! motion In society, the road, which Is the Is 1111-' Experience in riding, cmnbined with stood by those they wish to communicate heeded, and the reform of common sense with. symbol of motion, will indicate the fact," seems as far below the horizon W. W. Stall, the \. Capacity now nearly ness knows it needed enhancement! wane. Indeed, weights last year ap­ are among Its determining factors. Ma- says the "IJi. News." He adapts the The happy couple who made their wed­ proached very near finality, and very few caulay well declares that those Inventions mechanism of driving to the propulsion of 2,000,000 per month, r ^"^ha^ Write for samples and ding tour on a tandem declared that the firms will, in the coining season, so far that abridge distances have dene most for twin screws in such a manner that the as we can ascertain, make much reduction civilization. And yet, paradoxically, the whole apparatus can be removed from journey was a constant round of excite­ in the weights of their standard patterns the boat in order that when so wanted it prices. ment. roads in this country have not. kept pace r*rest. G-ozx. 3Vtgr. from those In which they were put out with its progress in other directions. can "be ro\ved in the old-fashioned way. iTOHKT J. The tandem safety booms seems bound last season. The double screw is a marked improve­ to come to pass, judging from advance re­ The greatest care should be taken In The efforts now being made to build a filling a lamp to wipe off every drop of ment on the single central-driven system, ports of Knglish makers' plans for uext macadam road from Asbury Park to Free­ but the available horse-power from two season's nicrnts. oil that has got on the sides nnd In GRAND SIX-DAY PROFESSIONAL hold will meet with the hearty si.pport of crevices of ornamentation during the pro­ riders is inadequate compared with the Look Out Disagreeable though it may be to him, tho thousands of riders who yearly jour- cess. This can best be done with sleazily- triplet form, or as in Cooper's new liy- It Is still a fact that the chances are nev to tiie city by the sea. The road, if woven cloth, like a piece of cheese cloth drocycle, where four riders are mounted. Kgainst the legless man obtaining any sort built, will cost .flKI.OOO, and the projectors or coarse flannel, which quickly absorbs The work to be done is so much greater of a foothold in cycling. hope to take advantage of the State Road the oil. It is often the failure to do this in comparison on the river than on the act. jvhich iirovides that one-third of the road that (here seems to be a greater Bicycle The last live years have done a great thoroughly that makes (he slight smell of ...FOR THE deal toward the advancement of cycling. cost of such Improvementa shall be paid kerosene so noticeable about lamps that necessity for a larger supply of power. f*erhaps the next flve will not equal them, by the State. it has come to be accepted by many as The gearing is with bevel wheels, gcnrcd but they will approach it. A French mayor was out shooting with an uupreventable one. If the lump Is .r>V4 times, and a comfortable rate of pedal­ The very latest lamp has two lenses, some of his friends. A rabbit ran across wiped, and rewiped with a second and ing is about SO to the minute, giving 4-H) ^ Race Bnd tho steaming of the front glass is the road: he raised his gnu to his shoulder, drier cloth, nine times out of ten Its revolutions of the screw, and a traveling entirely got over, while the top draws fired,,' and over went poor bunny. Just then so-called "sweating" habit will vanish. pace of approximately six miles an hour. AT THE out and takes the reflector with It. a cyclist passed, jumped oft his machine, Both In grace and neatness French picked up tho rabbit, "The Cyclist." says: There Is no pneu­ The "Irish Cyclist" refers to several and, before the matic tire at present on the market which wheel women show off to consider­ MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, N. Y. "male machines" ps a part of the display men of the gun could recover from their Is puncture-proof. At least, if that is able advantage, and the confidence pt an English manufacturer at the Stan­ surprise, remounted and was out of sight considered an over-bold statement, let us with which they ride Is not one Commenciag at midnight, Dec. 24,1893, ley show. What is a "male" machiue, we in a jiffy. Hut you know they do those say that up to the present moment no such of the least of their charms. It was only and closing at midnight, Dec.30,1893. wonder? things better in France. phenomenon has come under our notice. to he expected that their costume, being To any one who rends an English wheel From a small beginning as a private When it does we will announce the fact feminine, should submit to the inexorable paper's opinions of American cycling it is exhibition, the annual show of cycles, as in large caps, whether the laws of fashion, and it is curious to notice CONDITIONS OF THE RACE. promoted by the London Stanley Bicycle manufacturer the changes that have come over ladies' easy to understand why Carlyle said that advertises or not. And if that is not Riders may use any type of machine there were many people In Great Britain, Club, has increased In popularity and re­ magnanimity for a cycle paper in this cycling dresses during the past month or mostly fools. pute until to-day, on the eve of the sev­ "vale of tears" we would be Informed two. Instead of the short loose skirt that they desire. enteenth of the series, It holds a position thereof. Consequently any fell gracefully over a pair of cycling Trim a lamp wick towards the centre. unique as a semi-private exhibition. This appliance breeches we have now the complete Zouave PURSES. Where the wicks are straight, trim the year's entries beat the record, and every­ which shall render pneumatic tires un- costume in which the short closelv-litting second wick with a bit of cardboard in thing points to a successful run for the puncturable, or nearly so. Is not only a bodice terminates in a pair of loose baggy Twenty-five Per Cent, of the Net Pro. an opposite direction from the way the boon to the public, but a distinct and breeches almost exactly resembling fits to be divided among the eight days the show will remain open. enormous advantage to tbe pneumatic tire the first is trimmed. The "Brooklyn Citizen" thus treats of divided skirt. The stockings are black, and 1894 Pjaced Men as follows* It seems at once natural and unnatural "jays:" The bicycle business for a green­ industry. the boots come half-way up the knees. A that few wheelmen will do a good turn horn is one best avoided. The dull trade The around-the-world. from-Dan-to-Beer- soft felt hat. of the same color as the rest To the winner...... 5O per cent. for a crank, and yet a crank does many of this year forced out of existence a sheba. brand of cyclist will In a new for­ of the costume, generally gray, is modestly Second...... 25 per cent. ft good turn for the wheelmen every time number of firms who knew practically eign Invention known as cycle raft have adorned with a feather. The Zouave cos­ Third...... 12 1-2 per cent. they propel a wheel. nothing about the trade, and were being an apparatus which can be attached to tume certainly offers more freedom to the Fourth...... 8 per cent. What doos the "Irish Cyclist" mean by plucked by sonic fly individual. But here any ordinary safety bicycle, and so enable lady cyclist, though It Is lacking in some Fifth...... 4 1-2 per cent. this inshoot at J. 3.'I "A number of press now commences the announcements of a tho possessor to ride his machine on of the grace that was the characteristic fellows met last night at dinner to 'send the water with the utmost security. This feature of the dress which it has sur­ IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVK THE number of new greenhorn firms. Well, passed. A. G. SPALDING & BROS. on" J. J. 1'rial, the Irishman who pre­ go It. There's money in It sometimes Is a (Mstinct novelty, and Is bound to FOLLOWING PUKSKS WILL. tends to be an American." to lose. attract a lot of attention. All its parts It is the general opinion of those whose English makers must be hard up. In­ are portable, the tubes being collapsible. knowledge of cycling i» gained entirely NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BE ADDED: There Is something startling in ft show and when collapsed occupy no CHICAGO deed, for names for their wheels when announcement of the "Irish Cyclist," re­ more space from the vantage ground of Hie foot path Winner . . . $12OO in Gold. they lutlict upon tho machine and the garding a prominent English wheel maker than an ordinary luggage valise, and can that your cycler Is upset by evei-v loose public such nomenclature as "The Ostrich," that- "In the machinery section they bo carried on the handle-bar. If the in­ stone, and that he goes about (he world in For Baseball and Footballists, Athletes, Second . . . 8OO ''The Zebra" and "The Giraffe." exhibit their cycle vices." We always ventor will further arrange his life raft fear and trembling of being dismounted bv Cyclists, Horseback Riders, Boxers Third .... 5OO Wooden rims will be used extensively advocate honest dealing between maker so It will drown the above brand of half a brick or the smallest pebble which and Oarsmen's use, Fourth . . . 35O "' - ' n !>",-ii'i>r of pifikers, and and buyer, but when it comes to bicycler he will confer a favor on the has been forced above the surface of Its Fifth .... 25O fow will use nothing else. The wooden the former publicly exhibiting his vices entire cycling world. fellows in the roadbed; and this Is doubt­ Sixth .... 15O liiu .i.i.s u.iiii.v ativaaiagL'S over the steel for the tatter's edification we think that Wherever roads have been Improved there less to some extent true of the raw tvro ANTI- STIFF and composition tin ones, outside of light­ is carrying tho open and above board fad has been an immediate tendency to set­ In the throes of his novitiate. We would Each Contestant who does not win ness. to an extreme. tlement, with a consequent increase In suggest quite humbly, however, that this land values, and such must always tie particular section of a class Is not quite one of !he above named Purses and All the exhibitors at the New York Among the less prominently popular new- covers 140.1 miles or over, will receive a cycle show on the opening night, with styles of woman's footgear the past sea­ the case. If the roads but be made good, good enough for the whole to be Judged bv, PRICE, Trainer's their attendants, will wear evening dress, the natural advantages of country life and that perhaps the sooner the public Prize of son, mention should be made of a strap must increase the demand for farms, lire convinced of their error the better it as it Is their idea to reach the better and buckle cycling shoe made of canvas class of society, and to interest them while the same causes will decrease the will be for the spread of cycling, which 20c&85c Size, and Russia leather. The leather forms the number for sale. The farmers, there­ most of us desire, at least In a perfunc­ $15O.OO IN GOLD. In cycling. vamp, heel foxing and tip, while the It is quite natural that ft boat should fore, should certainly demand good roads, tory fashion, and which our friends in the Each Prize Winner must cover 1400 brogan-shaped quarter and the Instep are even if they could only be obtained at trade have very much at heart. For the Per Box. $1.00. miles or over. jump up and down uneasily when it Is of canvas. The fastening is bv a clasp some cost. As a matter of fact, however, obliged to get ou another tack, but with buckle. The canvas, being of a (lark benefit of these it may be stated that if Entrance Fee, $50.00, to be returned a pneumatic it is different; as can easily be shown, the annual cost cycling consisted so wholly in dodging ob­ It only needs color, forms a pleasing contrast to the of itheir construction and maintenance structions as Ihe ignorant suppose there STRENGTHENS THE 'MUSCLES. to all Competitors who cover 750 miles to get on one tack, and then it goes down bright leather, and the shoe is described with a jump. would be very small In comparison with would be so precious little fun In 'it that K. FOUUEKA & CO., AGENTS U. S., before 12 P. M. December 27. as very comfortable. the direct annual loss to the farmers re­ the sport would, probably, commend itself A uewly invented lamp has tubes thron-h sulting from the present bad roads. 3D N. WILLIAM ST., N. Y. Entries close December 9. the oil receptacle, which allow a con- A man was brought up before a Judge to none but schoolboys. As it is. the down East who was famous for his kind- Paderewskl, the great Polish pianist, hav­ wheelmen may be trusted to see not mere­ During the week SPECIAL SPRINT Umial flow of air to mingle with the heartedness. The prisoner was charged ly as much of the country through which "IWOMENoa.iq.ilcKlr Races for Special Purses will take place. flame, thus producing a more steadv and ing suffered a great deal lately from Cure ttK-tll3<'hi:3 Cf Want. uinmous light than is usually obtained with having stolen a bicycle. "Have you ennui, owing to the fearful amount of he travels as oilier folk, who arc forced, ! .-WEAK -, -r --. MEN~~-——- - IHB Vitality, I.o«t Man. For further particclars address in a cycle lamp. ever been sentenced to imprisonment?" "hero worship" he has had to undergo, has or prefer, to adopt other means of pro­ hootlhood _froraf''om y,,,,,l,r,,lvixnhriil errors„„,„. &c4,.., quu>t!y„,.,,.„,. Mt„, Home.homt.. n*Kt the Judge asked. "Never! never!" ex- decided to take to the wheel for a little gression lie Invariably sees a great deal iliag.- Book on All I'rlvnt,, l»l.cu«o« »i-nt FKKE FRANK W. SANGER, The newest thing abroad in cycling shoes cl.vlmed the prisoner, bursting into tears. more. :(»oaM.i Cl'lfK Ul'AR*.\TKKI>. HO ji-nrn' ex. exercise; he is uow taking a course of Ii's j pcrlcuec. I)r. D. U. L«HE, Wln>ted, Coua. , Madison Square Garden, New York City. Dec. 2. FOOTBALL SOLE MANUFACTURERS SPORTS AND PASTIMES. Two Stepping Stones OF Second Xlght.-Sclraefer, 800; Ives, 850. Lead­ YALE BEATS HARVARD. to consumption are ailments we er's average, Scbaefer, 45 15-10". Third Night.-Srliaofer, 6»i; Ives, 887. Leader's A Close Game Which Yale Won often deem trivial a cold and Jas.J.Corbett's BILLIARDS. average, Ivea 25 12-35. Fourth Night.-Schaefer, 467; Ives, 800. Lead­ Thanks to Superior Team Work- a cough. Consumption thus ac­ er's average, Ives, 47 1-17. details of the Remarkable Contest. quired is rightly termed " Con­ BOXING GLOVES Fifth Night. fw'liaefer. 1305; Ivcs, 745. Schaef- SCHAEFER WINS er's average. 29. Total, Schaefer, 4000; Ives, At Springfield, Mass., Nov. 25, Yale sumption from neglect." 945. Sohaefer's grand average, 2731-147; Ives' boat Harvard by tj to 0. The contest Also makers of all styles THE MOST REMARKABLE GAME grand average, 27 3-146. from the foot ball standpoint could not be called a brillinqt one. On the con­ and prices of Boxing and ON RECORD. Comment on the. Match. trary, in many respects, particularly us Fighting Gloves and Spe­ In a series of the most interesting arti- regards the work of Harvard, it was far Scott's Emulsion cial Gloves for stage par- A Contest in Which Both Contestants from a first-class exhibition of the game. les, probably ever written on tho not only stops a cold but it is re­ poses. For Catalogue Broke the High Run Record The istory of American billiards, by that Harvard throughout the contest gave and every evidence of a team trying too markably successful where the Wizard Wins on the Last Night listinguished writer, Benjamin F. Gar- prices, address 10, and published in the Sunday edition many ne\v points. Instead of resorting cough has become deep seated. Against Odds. >f tlie New York "limes" in 1887, or to the first principles in football the men nearly six years ago, which articles coy- at all times showed a desire to make un­ A. J. REACH CO., heard-of plays. With Yale, however, it When the "Sporting Life" went to red the entire field of great contests in Scott's Emulsion is the Tulip and Palmer Sts., press last week, the result of but two his country from the time of Phelan was different. Captain Hinkey and his nights' play in the great Ives-Schaefer xnd Sereiter down to Maurice Daly's men played good, solid foot bull. richest of fat-foods yet Phila., Pa. match at 14-inch balk-line for SiHXX) day, it was stated by Mr. Garno, if we In the first half Yale just kept Har­ J.S.C.HE1SS had been received. On the second night, ire not mistaken, that the average .pro­ vard working, and made many believe the easiest fat-food to November 2'2, Jake Schaefer broke the fessional life of the average professional that the Cambridge men had a big take. It arrests waste world's record by running 34o. layer was ten years. This was no doubt chance to win.. As soon as the second At rue, so far as it related to the, characters half began Yale showed her hand. She and builds up healthy the end of five innings Jake had 430, f great experts referred to in Mr. Gar- began bucking the centre for gains at BILLIARD TABLES. an average of 72 'J-3, or only - 1-3 less o's articles. It is very evident, however, each attempt, and before ten minutes flesh. than Vignaux's record of 75. At the end hat Mr. Schaefer was not included in the had transpired Butterworth had gone The Brimswick-Balke-Collender Company, of the last night's play Schaefer had 800 rticles in question, for, while he and through the centre for a touchdown and Manufacturers of and Ives G03. The score: Uosson are most kindly referred to In the Hickok had kicked a goal. Then the Prepared by Scott, & Bowne, N. Y. All druggists. Schaefer 73, rticles in question, it is evident from 0, 1, 19, 343, 0. 96, 2, 11, 2, M'haefer's recent playing tactics used by I'rinceton against the Billiard, Pool and Combination Tables. 6, 28, 62, 6, 53. 3. 4, 0. 0, 111 total, 1600. in Chicago, that Importers of and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Average 40. High runs 343, 111. Ir. Garno's theory as to the professional Pennsylvania team in the 4 to 0 game Ives 39, 17, 34, 0. 0, 2, 3, 15, 53, 86. 0, ife of the average billiard player is either followed. With a lead of half a dozen, BILLIARD MATERIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. 11, 122, 1SS. 4, 263, 0. 12, 1 total, 1513. Aver­ t fault, or that this must be Mr. Schaof- the Yale boys again assumed the defen­ MAIN OFFICES: 8GO ISroadway, New York; Ifos. 4, 6, 8, 1O and 1« W. Gth St., Cincinnati age-44 18-19. High runs 203, 1S8, 122. r's second appearance oil earth as a bil- sive, feeling certain that Harvard could AQUATIC. Nos. 203 ami 3(>.> Wabash Ave., Chicago; No. 118 S. 4tll St., St. Louis iard expert. IVES GETS THE LEAD. It is now over 20 years since Mr. Schaef- not tally and being content to win the On the third night, November 23, n- made his first appearance as a match game as it stood. The summary. STILL AFTER THE CUP. 1002 ARCH ST., PHILADELPHIA. Schaefer was off in his playing, and Ives layer, and, taking bis record as an e-x- Yule Position. Harvard. ch oflices and s;ileui~coins '" till principal cities. H. J. BERGMAN, was in brilliant form. Schaefer started lert in this very contest, or, 20 years later, Hinkey ...... Left end...... Eliimons Heart! ...... Left tackle...... Mannhnn English Yachts to Make Another off well, but did not follow up his spurt. vho will be so bold or so reckless of his- AM Yea...... Left jfuard...... Acton. Attempt Next Year. He/ got lamentably weak again and man­ orical facts as to accuse him of being a Stilluum...... Centre ...... -Ix'wis ifested a lack of confidence in himself. 'back number';" Hickok...... Klght guard...... Maekio The London "Field" says preparations MOOTH AS IF IRONED. In the fourth inuing to the sixteenth On the 21st of last March, or, rather on Murphy...... Might tackle...... Newell. are making to form a syndicate to build uEmannlactnre his total score was M2, and 74 of these he 22d, It wns announced to the world (.Iivt-nway...... Kiglit end...... Stevenson. one or more yachts, with a view to hfough the public, press that this man Moo-id...... Quarter-bnek...... Fairchild challenging for the America Cup in were made in two innings. ell and broke his wrist. There is uot Thonie...... Left bnlMmrk... .Wrightington V.?V the most complete It was by this time a settled faet that niich sentiment in billiard men, as a Armstrong... .Itight half-luick. .Waters, IHmlop 1895. The English yacht clubs will in­ And made so by using the tile, for the simple reason that liuttonvorth ...... Full-back ...... Brewer vite the owners of the Vigilant to bring S Foot Ball Uni­ it was the Napoleon's night, and he they arc cinched that conclusion by taking «tho nisiness men; but it is safe to state now, STOi-e Yale, U; Harvard, 0. Touch-down By her over for the races next year. The forms to be loand ts it was more than reiterated everywhere Butterwortli, 1. Ooul kicked-!!. Hk-kok. 1. Uef- "Field" says that, from the American PRACTICAL TROUSERS cue and playing, the prettiest nursing ereo Charles E. SehotT of Pennsylvania. Um­ innings of the whole series. hen throughout the length of the land, point of view, it will be desirable to let ;3 anywhere. hat all classes of professionals felt that pire Alex Moffat, 1'rineeton. the Vigilant cross the ocean, and thus Ives scored 200, breaking on a short tccident more keenly than did Mr. Schaef- Captain Waters' knee was injured so HANGER and PRESS. cushion draw, a shot refnto the charges of lliinsy and un- CANVAS JACKETS, he had made three .'r, knowing as they did that the retire- badly toward the end of the contest that seaworthy construction. The "Field" Pronounced undoubtedly the BEST. dozen times during this run which placed nent of such a man from the billiard he retired in favor of Dunlop. MOLE SKIN PANTS, him ahead of the Wizard 3<>4 points on vorld would be, a loss irreparable to the seems to think, however, that the (Jo- It is simple, effective and easy to use. the whole game, and 494 on the even­ same of billiards. It was soon discovered, Ionia is more likely to come over than IT DOES NOT MARK the cloth. It CANVAS PANTS, lowever. that Mr. Schaefer had been more Punts and Passes. the winner of the cup races. PREVENTS bagging at the knees. It ing's play. The score: 'rlghtoiHMl than hurt, but there was no Brown ended tlie season November 23 Commodore Forbes has decided to STOCKINGS, CAPS, Ives 7, 20. 31, 4. 0. 102. 0 16. 0, 120. 7, lositive knowledge of this fact. It is by defeating Tufts 'M to (>. change the Volunteer back into a racing keeps the hem at the bottom of the trou­ 11, 4. 7. 60, 296. 1. 31, 0. 53. 0. 33, 1. 27. 7, rue that, true to his past record as an ex- SHOES, PROTECTORS 2, 15. 2, 0, 0. 6. 14, 0. 0. 1 total. SS7; total F. W. TmvMsend, 'JKi, hns been elected sloop, and to this end he has purchased sers leg SMOOTH AS IF IRONED. for three nights. 240O. Average, 25 12-35. High iert. this wonderful man was anxious and captain of Williams foot ball eleven for Can be carried in the smallest satchel. villing to cross cues with Ives; tint Ives, next season. tl»e racing rig of tho Pilgrim. Of course, AND SWEATERS, runs, 296, 120, 102. vho In the meantime had readied the top she will not be the Volunteer of 1nly a question of time, however, until once, namolv, In 1800, when she managed on Hie water line, and such alterations MORRILL NOSE MASK. nights, 2228. Average, 17 25-35. High tuns, Ives would either have to plav Schaefer to win by 1'2 to 0. .is have been made on her arc all an /. D. CHANDLER, 87, 58, 58. >r acknowledge to the world that he Frank Hutlerworth, the Yale full-back, improvement over the old boat. She PRICES ALWAYS THE LOWEST AX1> 'cared to do so. This was something had his dressing Box Q4&, Philadelphia, Pa. On the fourth night, November 24, which Ives could uot afford to do. and we room robbed of a quan­ can race against the big single-stickers GOODS THE BEST. both players started out to play in­ "hall do him the justice .right here by tity of clothing during the game between next season, as the length of this class ferior billiards before the largest as­ stating that he probably did not fear Yale and Harvard. is not limited. It looks as if she would sembly which has yet turned out to see ilni. The match in question which was In the 1^0 games Yale lias played since have to allow the Vigilant nearly two The Famous Intercollegiate Foot Ball, the match. Ives went out for the first simply irrevocable was the result. 1888 she has won 117 anil lost two to minutes. ^£3.CO. four innings on the easiest kind of Of all the playing that has taken place- 1'rlnceton and one to Harvard. She has There are many people who believe it this country during the past half a also scored Doll points to U2 for her op­ that tho . the Official Foot Ball Ouide for 1893, by Walt«e caroms and draws, and Schaefer did lit­ generation, it is entirely safe to state that ponents. Volunteer will show the way Camp, is now ready. Price, lu coute. tle better until the fifth inning, when 'he opening game in the present series of The games played \ov. 25 resulted as to the lot at running. he ran up (>2 buttons. Long masse ontests between Schaefer aud Ives was follows: r.ehK'ii, 34; North Carolina. 0. caroms were his specialty, and one par­ watched with the most interest, uot to Chicago Thistles. 7; St. Louis, 1. Michi­ Ripples. A.G.SPALDING&BROS,, ticularly hard masse elicited a round «ee who should be the victor in that night, gan. '2'2; Kansas University, 0. Cleveland Lord Unnrnven ways lu> wants to try for Chicago. New York. Philadelphia. of applause. He was cut short on a >nt to ascertain definitely whether the A. C., 0; Detroit A. U., 0. tho America's cup with the Valkyrie kiss on a position shot. He picked up Schaefer of tlie past should be the Schaefer James F. O'Rrien, a resident student at :ig:iln. 72 in the seventh inning on steady bil­ >f the present, or in other words to really Maul attan C'ol'ege, of New York City, died ascertain the full result of this accident at the home 01 his family In that city on The entire cost of the Valkyrie, Includ­ COOK? REiME;feC liards, scored chiefly away from the ou Mr. Schaefer as a future expert. For­ Tuesday, Nov. 21, from an Injury received ing the expense of the trip to New 1'oik, O rail. tunately for the interest of billiards every­ six weeks ago in a foot ball game. was $12ii,000. At one time Ives played so clumsily where, as already stated, Mr. Schaefer has Hay Tompkins, the famous Yale player, William Giles Bast, the cx-champlon that he missed both balls on a plain lemonstrated to the world that the accl- who has been coaching the Yale team, is sculler of EiiKlJnd, hns form appointed a HSYPHILISSll;, carom, but later his winning stroke leut was not serious, for he not only de­ quoted us saying that the mass plays Queen's waterman a sort o£ Q. C. among ii-OWEAKMAfMEi I permanently cured in 15 to 35 days. I came back to him and he played open feated Mr. Ives in the tirst night 'by a will probably have to lie abandoned and the the Kimill fry of oarsmen. Donotdeapatrt butacceptofourFREE treatment I Wo eliminate all poison from tho ays- I score of 800 to (iO:i, but in the second The London "Field" of Nov. 4 announces md bo cured. Kcod If you will givo full dvserip- I lem, BO that there can nc-ver be a f table billiards in his inimitable style. "open" play of the earlier days of the iion of your trouble we will send, Beafc*l,a Free I return of tho disease In any form. I In the tenth inning he played bril­ night's playing he defeated all of his sport brought back in order to do away tho death of the Itev. Arthur Thomas .reatmcnt for the cure of either Lont Mil nhood from I Parties can bo treated at home as I former records by making the matchless with the biutalily of the game. Whitinore Shadwell, one of the most fa­ *elt'f»l>um-, EniiflftloiiM. Soxunlwcukiiens, Vartco- I well as here, (for tho same price and f liantly all over the table, and beat run at this style of billiards of H4:i. This mous oarsmen and athletes in university oele, Goiinorrhoea, Gleet* and for the develop cut 1 under the same guarantee,) but with Schaefer's high run of 114 by two clearly demonstrated that, as one of tin- circles over )() years ajf'>. >f HIM nil weakorifHnnand the cure of Nervous DC* J those who prefer to come here, we | blHty in both sexes. Strictly Confidential. I will contract to cure them or refund I points. Then Schaefer picked up again, world's greatest experts, Jacob Schaefer The Worcester Itoat CIul> has elected the tif" This is no mere prescript ion, but a treatment of I Is in the market, or arena, for very genuine rcincriii-s, abnoliiU'ly IVec to any sufferer; all money and pay entire expense of I and got to within 14 points of Ives' many ATHLETIC. following officers: 1'resident, K. J. Kearns; perfectly harmless I coming, railroad fare and hotel bills. [ years to come. Such being the case, and vice president, C. but working like mapic. Address gcoro. Ives then huddled, and put up W. Grout: tlnanclnl sec- UNION REMEOYCO., WIXSTEll, OOMC. rs I 74. In the sixteenth inuing, after bril­ hiding both Ives and Schaefer on a physi­ COLLEGE ATHLETICS. rf.iary, M. J. Burns; treasurer, G. H. Our Magic Remedy 1WJ™. liant open play, Ives anchored the balls cal equality, we must now devote our at­ ilowe; directors. II. H. Harrington. H. II. I Nerer Failed to cure the incut obsti- I in the same spot tention to the merits of each man as ex- Smith, X. I). Harrinfrton, C. J. Miicomher. I nate cases. Wo challenge the world I and in almost the same >erts of the game. Just What It Cost Yale to Indulge Its K. \S'. Harrington, M. T. Logan, J. H. I for a case wo cnn not cure. Sinco the I position where Jake made his record- I history of medicine a true specific for I The greatest playing of Ives was really Sporting Proclivities. Colliding, T. li. Fox, H. Baker and M. T. I Syphilis has been bought for but never I breaking run of 343 on Wednesday lone on the third and fourth nights, for. R. B. Wade, president of the Tali1 llulge. I found until our Siagic Cyphilene I night. This was brought abput on his while he distinguished himself on the The Xassnn Boat Club has elected the I was discovered. We solicit the most I second night by making a run of 2ti.t and Track Athletic Association last year. I obstinate cases and challenge the I fourth count. hii» submitted tho following report for following officers for the year: President. I wor^ld for a case we cannot cure. This I The balls were in perfect position for nil average of nearly 45. It was not until Albert E. Colfax; vice president, E. IMatt rho third and fourth nights that he as­ last yeiir: I disease has always baffled the skill I Ives to run out the game. One hun­ Receipts Subscriptions, $1900; Har­ Johnson; secretary-treasurer, Charles L. I of the moat eminent physicians. \ dred came easy, then 150, and the an­ tounded the billiard world by the almost Hum ham: captain, Clemens F. Mnller; $500,OOO CAPITAL chor uatchless magic of his cue. making runs vard-Yale games, ,$20O; fall games. lieutenant, Thomas E. Deeley; trustees. I behind our unconditional (guarantee. 1 was still"perfect. His ball oscil of 2!Xi and 4S(i, which placed him at tin- $77; winter games, $!)li.i)3; spring John II. AlH-Il, Jr., Fred Vilniar. Frederick 1 Absolute proof* sent ecalea on appli-1 lat;'intercollegiate games, $145; J. Wells, William C. liergu and Louis A. | cation. Address, and at no time was less than half an [t was dollars to cents after the close of training table board, $153.'J5; total, Cleaver. COOK REMEDY CO., inch from the anchor. It was a .mar- the fourth night that Ives would not only S'JO-M.IS; received from financial union, Miss Lanafoel Campbell, 14 years old. Canvas Jackets and BOOB 107 MascDlo Tempi*, Chicago, III. velons display of billiards. He reeled win. but by a very large percentage. In­ daughter of the principal deed, it practical]/ looked as If Sfhaofer $28,'!2.28: grand' total, $.~>47r>.4(i. of the Normal Pants, $1.25 Each off the hundreds rapidly, and had made Expenditures Sent teams to College for the Blind at Upper Norwood. " Panti, Padded, "had not been in game" after the second Harvard, England, recently swam without a pause COOK REMEDY C6 444, when the balls were frozen. Ives night, and yet. what is tbe result? Simply Princeton and New 2.00" then had to break the anchor, and scored York, training table, UK) lengths of the college bath, a distance that, while Ives was making 745 points. rebuilding track, suits, shoes, etc., of 1 mile, 7.'! yards and 1 foot, thus win­ Ex.Heavy Jerseys, 2.00'' two more points, when Shaefer claimed Schaefer-not only made 130.r>, but won what $47'J3.4<>; salaries, $750; total, $5475.41!. ning the diploma for KM) yards, the bronze Stocklngs,Ex.Hy.,1.00Pr. 14 K "no count," which the referee allowed. was probably the greatest contest in the The epenses of the team the year pre­ medal for 440 yards, the silver medal for The most wonderful run, 450, at balk- history of billiards. The result of this vious were $6743.04. half a mile and the gold medal for a mile Shoes, C:nvas, 2.25" line billiards, was over. The best Jake match proves, if It proves anything, that, offered by the National Physical Recreation THEEXPRESS could do was to mnko six, and he left while Ives is unquestionably one of the Pointers. Society. the balls badly. Ives got them to­ greatest of living masters both in the WaslilngtoiiCrossiiiglht science of the game and nerve power. "Sam" Merrltt, the pedestrian, and THE RING. Delaware. Cut' tills ad. gether and ran out the night's score "Tommy" Kyan, the pugilist, have gone out and send tons and we with five. The score for the night fol­ Schaefer is not only his equal, but prob­ will send you this beauti­ ably his superior in both respects. It is into the hotel business at Bridgeport, THE TURF. ful Gold Plated watch, lows: certain that Schaefer never before played Conn. THE RIG FIGHT. by express, subject to full Ivcs-6, 7. 0. 4, 32. 2. 72, 12, 1, 116, 2, 0, 4, such billiards as on the closing night, while \ Henry Schmehl. the famous long-dls- examination, and I f you 7, 74, 450, 5 total 800. Average. 47 1-17. tlie nerve displayed to achieve surh a tauee pedestrian of riilongo, who went to MORE GLORY FOR DIUECTUM. John Kelly For Referee Changes In doiiotliml itequaltoanv SchaelTer-14, 10, 2, 11, 4. 69 9. 114, 20, 3, triumph was more than equal to that of Paris to compete against (fraiiilln, the the Articles of Agreement. watcJi retailed atStimea 09, 12, 2, 3, 66, 38, 6 total 467. Average, the halcyon days of Sexton. Rndolphe or French champion, has returned to this The King of Trotters Beats the Great cur pricejou need not 27 8-17. Cyrille Dion. And yet. looking at the re­ country. Pacer Saladin. Honest John Kelly has been agreed pay one cent. Other­ THE LAST NIGHT'S PLAY, sult in the aggregate, it was practically upon as referee, by those interested in wise pay tlie express E. C. McClelland, champion foot runner The champion trotter Directum, record the Mitchell-Corbett fight. Several agent $3,25. llje The, match was brought to an end a victory for Ives. The margin for "crow­ of the workl, has issued a challenge offer­ 2.0514, defeated Saladin, the pacer, movement is ajewel- Saturday. November 26. When Friday ing" Is not very large when the victory is ing to run any man living from 5 to '2~> changes have also been made in the «1 quick train.wiiuoil night's game was ended it looked like but 55 points i'n 4000. Yet, It Is entirely miles, for from .fur*) to $1000, the race to record of 2.05%, November 28 articles of agreement. The clause call­ tempered Pinion and a sure tiling for Ives, but on Saturday safe to state that, had Ives been 1305 take place ou an indoor track four weeks in a match race on the Point ing for the smallest gloves obtainable Hair Spring. Durable night Schaefer-forever set at rest the points behind at the close of the fourth from signing articles. Breeze track of the 1'hihulelphia now reads, "The contest to be with accurate time keeper. nights' play, he could not have achiev­ A wrestling match at Memphis, Tenn., DriviiiR Park Association. Kalmlin, Case Is made of coin charges that he had no pluck. With ed any such triumph, as did Sshaefer. gloves allowed by law." The other nickle.hand engraved Nov. 25, between Hernan Smith, of St. in a fine burst of speed, won the first . (L'utihOKKllekof CIM.) stupendous od'ds against him he set to We do not state that Ives is not, or may 1'aul, and Charles Ware, who claims to be changes are unimportant. A. W. Cock­ 'over which is placed 3 work with a determination which has not be capable of such' prodigious or colos­ heat in L',101/!. Directum took the next erel), a leading Jacksonville lawyer, has tho champion middle weight of America, three and the race in 2.10%, 2.1114 and iilntcs HkOold. Fully won him the admiration of the entire sal work. That Is precisely what Mr. Ives resulted in a victory for Ward in the lifth prepared an opinion, stating that, ac­ warranted. In carrying sporting world. He not only played the Is capable of doing, and, as a matter of fall. Smith challenged Ward for .f5UO, the 2.12. The track was somewhat soft and cording to the law in Florida, the rneii tbis watc!i you have the faot. his record Is built on massive therefore between two and three seconds , reditor owning a game of his life, but by a sensational match to occur within four weeks. can legally meet in the ring there. SOLID COLD WATCH run of 102 on the end beat Ives 5; triumphs. There has been a very decided At Cincinnati, O., Nov. 2o, Strangle!' slow. In view of this circumstance the change in public sentiment, however, dur­ performances of the two great stallions mil fur use just usilesirubl* points. The game must go down to ing tbe past year against Ives aud in favor Lewis defeated Charles Wittmer on a Shoulder Hits. W. HILL & CO.. history as the most remarkable in the of Schaefer. which sentiment wns most mixed wrestling match. The nrst fall was at a season of the year when thorough­ iu<,u-,.i<.j^ij;" annuls of the sport. It would have been Graeoo-Itoman, and at that style it took breds are usually in winter quarters may It Is reported that a limited round "go" 207 State St., CHICAGO, ILL marked and obvious not only in Chicago Wittmer nineteen minutes to throw Lewis. between Johnny Griffin and George Dlxon sensational if Ives had run the game during t^Is contest, but all over the coun­ justly be regaided as remarkable. The will soon he arranged, to take place at try. This did not aid Mr. Ives any. and If Only two minutes were required by the summary: out, but Schaefer's win makes it most Strangier to put Wittmer on his back by Boston. remarkable. this man is wise and has his own future James B. (Ireen'p (Wllmlngton, Pol) At I'lttsbni'g, Pa.. Nov. 28, on n boat Interests at heart, he should make a catcli-as-catch-can holds. Wittmer tnrncil h. b. Siilatliii, by Sultan... .(Green) 1222 In The scene at the finish was most ex­ tadical change in his theories of profes­ the tables in the third bunt, and threw Lew­ Monroe Salisbury's (Sim Fnmeiaeo) the Monongahelu Kiver, James Malone and LIGHTNING PLATER citing. When Schaefer stepped to tin is in three minutes. The Strangle:- won tin blk. h. Directum. by DlreotorKellv). 2111 James Gallaghei- fought for $f>(M) a side. ami plating jewelry, watchci sional ethics in the near future, or he will Malone was knocked out In seven rounds. tableware, Ac. P1&1C3 tlitt table for the forty-fifth inning h uot have to live long to learn the fact that fourth fall in thirty seconds, and the tiftl Time, 2.1014, 2.10'/,, 2.10'/,, 2.1114, 2.12. fluent of jewelry good u needed 102. Ho soon gathered the he has no one to blame but himself for in two minutes and thirty seconds. The following shows the time by quar­ At) Lima, O., Nov. 25, Charles Slusher, of Dew, on all kinds of metal balls and began counting fast. He made becoming tin- most unpopular expert in ters: Louisville, and Charles Yokes, of Lima, with gold, silver or nickel. O., fought for the light-weight No experience. No capital. 28. Then the balls froze, but he exectt the modtrn history of tbe game. The de­ Three- champion­ Every house has gooda need­ ted a great, masse and kept on count­ feat of Ives is uot only a victory for Quarter. Hnlf. Quart era. Mile. ship of Kentucky. In 71) rounds Yokes was ing [ilatiug. Wholesale to Schaefer, hut the greatest triumph for A Papehasincj First heat....3114 1.04 1.37% 2.10"4 whipped. T appall |5. Write for clrcu- ing. billiards that the game has achieved In Swiwrt heat..32Mi 1.05 1.37 2.10V1 Jim Hall and Steve O'Donnell Intend to lan. II. E. 1>KL\O it When he passed Ives there was Third heat...32% 1.06 1.38% 2 ll'/t go on the road and give sparring exhibi­ j Co., Columbus, O. scarcely any applause, so interested was half a generation. It not only assures the Fourth hent..33 1.08% 1.39'/j 2.12 artistic and financial success of the New Throughout tions. Hull, however, will assist in train­ the house in the "Wizard's" success York tournament, but makes it possible Department the four heats Directum ing Mltchell for his coming flght with DR. DIRMITT'S There trotted perfectly, not breaking once, Corbett. was not a soul in the vast assem­ for George P. Slosson to come off the vic­ GONORRINE INJECTION, blage but knew that Schuefer was ii: tor. No one will accuse us of having any Ra a Convenience ton whereas Saladin went into the air at There Is now n strong probability that the. lead, but all feared that they wonlci favorites, but a victory for Slosson over least once in each heat. Before the first the great chess contest between Kteinltz SURE] THB [SPEEDY disconcert him by their applause. At Ives and Schnofer In the great New York heat the betting averaged Directum, $70: and Laskcr. the brilliant' young Hungar­ COMBINATION POCKET SYRINGE. tournament, which commences on the llth Saladin, $20. ian, will take place In Montreal. Over This package contains 4oz. of Inject­ 09 the balls froze again, and when a instant, would create such a revolution in Spofting liife f^eadeirs, masse extricated Schaefer from his dif $1000 has been subscribed. ion, one syringe, and one box of Pills. the game as has not been known for verv The Newark (N. J.) Tennis Club has ficulty the enthusiasm of the crowc many years, and such a revolution would elected the following officers: President, Bent to any address by express pre­ broke forth, but was quickly hushed be entirely in the interest of the game of S. Henry Bachellor; vice president, iHid- paid on receipt of price, $2.00. and Schaefer moved billiards. Many of our readers, per­ THE TRIGGER. on toward victory ley Itoberts; secretary, Alfred H. lienja- Dr. Diraitt, 1111 Arch St. Phila, Pa, At 75 he anchored the balls on th ____ JOIIN CREAHA>f. haps, are located in places iniu; treasurer, Philip Poinier. lower rail, and quickly clicked off tut FULFORO IN TROUBLE. George Dixon, who was arrested In necessary points. Caroms. where they are not able to find Loxvell lust week for knocking out Patrick When he reached 101, with a simple Frank Maggioli arrived In Paris, France, The Champion Pigeon Shot Charged Hcnnessey in an exhibition bout at Law­ carom to make, the crowd' sprang to its a few days ago. a large assortment of goods With Issuing Fraudulent Vouchers. rence, Mass., was lined $100 for assault. feet and started toward the platform Joseph Dion, the once famous billiard K. D. Fulford, of TJtica, the champion Hennessey was also arrested and lined $'20, yelling and cheering like madmen expert, has- been committed to AVard's pertaining to their comfort and pigeon shooter of the world, was ar­ Both appealed. Schaefer made his winning point in tlu Island Ins! he Asylum. New York, suffering The headquarters of the Florida Athletic from incurable paresis. amusement. THE SPORTING rested in Syracuse, N. Y., last Sunday Club will be at the store of George V. midst of pandemonium. He had IK Many I'hiladelphians expect to be pres­ night on a charge of issuing fraudulent Burbrldge, In Jacksonville, Fla. Those sooner counted than he was grabbet ent at the opening game in the great three- LIFE, situated as it is, has vouchers and swindling the American wishing good seats for the Corbctt-Mitchell from behind by a frenzied1 mob. throwi I.diig Fine Tables, Carom, Combination and Pool handed toi.rnament in New York between every facility for obtaining Distance Telephone Company. flght would do well to write to Mr. of theUriuisivivk Kalk« Collemler Make. into the air and on their shoulders an Ives, Schaefer and Slosson. Tho warrant for his arrest, was issued Burbridge, and he will see that they are Ordbrs irom all parts of the w< rl 1 promptly attended to carried around the platform. From well taken care of. Schaefer and Ives have signed an agree­ nearly everything used by its from Indianapolis. Fulford says that Over 1,OOO,OOO Koine Stilxluers Sold. box came his wife, but she could make ment for another billiard match, to be the vouchers were issued in connection The reopening of the Roby arena by the no headway through the-mob, and coul< played in January. The conditions are readers, and will therefore with the purchase of horses to be used new Itoby Athletic Club was postponed JOHN CREAHAN,Continental Hotel,Agent,Pliila.Pa not roach the new champion to coi; identical with those of the match just in the work of building the line, and from November '2.1 to December 4 hi order gratulatc him. played, with the exception that the an­ take pleasure in purchasing have no fraud about them or loss to to give the management a chance to com­ The score of the night's plav was: chor-nurse is barred. plete the necessary details. This will also CLAFLIN'S' It is very probable that there was for the company, although issued against give Governor Matthews more time in IvfB, 3200-29, 4. 0, 113, 4, 12. 25, 0, 0. 9, 0 them any article that they the rules 20, 5, 1, 0, 75, 79, 35, 1, 0, 8, 0, 0, 50, 39 more money lost on the recent contest be­ of the company. which to mass his troops neir the scene Amateur and Professional 0, 2, 11, 11, G. 11. 2, 1, 45. 0, 10, 0, 24, 48 tween Ives and Scliaefer than any other may desire, and which their of the proposed encounter. t Grand total, 3945; total for night, 745. game that was ever played. If the times Improved Service to Cincinnati and Dan Creedon, the Australian middle BASE^BALL^SHOES Schaefer, 2095-0, 35, 30, 0, 280, 2, 8. 0 2 are as bard as the calamity howling or­ absence from trade centres weight, and Bob Fitzslmmons have been 0, 0, 2, 1. 0. 211, 133, 0, l(i, 79. 0, 4 0 3' gans would lead us to believe, where does St. Louis. matched to contest at 158 pounds, middle­ 831 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa. 0, 26, 4, 0, 3, 0, 15. 52, 20, 0, 15, 67 61 3 all this money come from? may make inconvenient for The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern weight limit, at ring side, before a club r>9, 0, 0, 1. 2, 12. 11, 102. Grand total 4000 Among the distinguished men present at Limited, leaving Market street 11.26 A. M., that may be agreeable to both parties it her nijsterlw. Eftects of a «portln? life. 80. them to otherwise procure. )«(* book for men; 27 pictures 11 full-pane en, total tor night, 1305. tin- Ives-Schaefer contest on the opening and the fast express, leaving at I) 58 P. The club offering tbe purse shall have to [ravin?*, true to life. Post paid forlOc in sUmpa Ives claimed after the game that he night were Richard Roach. Schaefer's Address, M. ana 10.15 P. M., for Cincinnati and St. give a substantial guarantee that the purse APEEP > B. HEMDsaaoM. 104 W. 9th St., Kw. City. Mo. had been robbed1, and that several time hacker for very many years past; Thomas Louis, are uoiv equipped with a complete be paid over in full immediately after the Schaefer missed shots entirely, but th Foley, of St. Paul; John Callahan, of Mil­ Diuing Car service, built expressly for contest. The loser of the said purse to FREE. COO ladies and waukee; John Moulds, William Spinks these trains by the Pullman Company. re-Mive one-tenth and the winner uiue- IHMItniHUCIIARRIAftF Kents «'iut corruBpondentt referee decided that he made them Charles Schaefer and Professor Kaarlus, Pullman Dining Cars are also attached to tenths. GUNNELS' MONTHLY, TOLEDO, OHIO. The summary of the week's work fol the French expert; Itoyal Blue Lino trains leaving Market lows: Thomas J. Gallagher Sf)0rfin| bife, the journalist and expert; A. C. Anson' street 11.26 A. M., 7.22 P. M., and leaving The American Amateur Bowling T'nlon. I.APIES S«n