SPORTINGCOPTHIUHT, 1M4, BY THE SPORTING* LIFE PUB. CO. 1HTESED AT PHILA. P. O. AS SBCOND CLASS MATTER. LIFE VOLUME 22, NO. 18. PHILADELPHIA, PA., JANUARY 27, 1894. PRICE, TEN CENTS.

and four -will probably be decided upon, been signed by . Ellis wrote to ho season to open about April 1, and Carroll, informing him that Grand THE SPORTING LIFE. cl( se September 1. The salary limit WESTERN AFFAIRS. TIM IS A "POOH-BAH." Rapids is the only club in the league he LATE NEWS BY WIRE. A WEEKLY JOURNAL will not be over $800. The proposed is eligible to play with next season. circuit is Galveston, Houston, Dallas, Detroit has also signed Spies, the cham­ Devoted to ?ort Worth, Austin and San Antonio. THE WESTERN LEAGUE SITUATION ALL THE NEW ENGLAND OFFICES pion of the League ANOTHER SDIT AGAINST A BALL CLUB These are the best in fact the only last season, who was also on Grand BASE BALL, BICYCLING AND base ball cities iu the State. Their Rapids' list. As Detroit seemed to be GENERAL SPORTS AND !amine of good ball since 1800 has MOST PROMISING. HELD BY MURNANE. making a business of signing Grand BY A PLAYER. served to make them all the more hun­ Rapids players, Ellis retaliated by sign­ PASTIMES. gry for it. ing two of tho men allotted to Detroit, Good officers are necssary, and it A Well-Matched Lot ol Teams, From Details of the League's Annual Meeting Balz, Spies' side partner, and a Pitcher Scarsdale Against the Washing­ vill not be hard to select them. Alex California catcher named Published by iaston, of Galveston; Charley Fegan, of Cody. A Dallas, or Billy Sinclair, the Houston Which It is Impossible to Select a Brockton Admitted to Member­ spirited correspondence is now in pro­ ton Club Latest Information From THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO. lewspaper man, would be first-class men gress between Grand Rapids and De­ Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A. o select a president from, and George Winner-All the Conditions Favor­ ship-Bright Ontloofc For a Circuit troit, which will no doubt result in Spies League Headquarters Sporting In­ Deimody, of Galvestou; Fred Mosebach, and Carroll coming bore and Balz and of Sail Antonio, and several others I able For Snccess. ol Six Good Towns. Cody being released to Detroit, where telligence From All Points. FRANKFRANCIS A. C.EGAN RICHTER f) Edltp , it°_rS>r, could mention would fill the bill for the they belong. ______secretary iu an able manner. Such men as Charley Levis, Billy Works and Cou The Western base ball situation, at The annual meeting of the New Eng­ 'S IDEAS. CONTENTS: Strothers will be engaged for mana­ iresent is in the most promising of po- land Base Ball League was held at the FROM LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS. gers, ynd they will give tone and re- litious, although it is just that season of He Thinks That Base Ball is Enter­ Base Ball News...... Pages 1 to 7 Quiucy House, , Jan. 18. Fresi- ing Upon Another Boom. Latest Contracts and Releases iu tho Bicycling News ...... Pages 9 to 12 pectability to the game. the year when little can be said in leut T. H. Murnane was in the chair. Billiards, Mr. Horace Moore, who is prime reference to the movement of the Buffalo, Jan. 26. Second baseman Big Organization. Cricket, Kennel, The following were in attendance as .Tack Rowe, looking like a solid man of Special to "Sporting Life." Turf, Rod and Gun...... Page 7 mover for a league for '94, reports en- League, as nothing active is being delegates: J. Garrity and C, H. »r,iiraging news from 1he cities he has done, aside from the signing of a Ross, affairs beneath hid silk skull cap, can Washington, D. C., Jan. 26. Head­ King-, Foot Ball, Athletic, )f Portland; I. S. Isaac-son, A. E. Mo be seen behind the counter any day at Aquatic, Chetss, Etc...... Page 8 bus far visited. He is expected here )layer here and there to complete teams. quarters and American his week. !u about 12 weeks the teams will be Donough and J. A. Leighton, of - Harry Murray's tobacco and cigar dis­ Association of Professional Base Ball ton; A. E. McDermott, of Fall River, pensary on Main street. This quarter SUBSCRIPTION KATES: ipou the diamond in preliminary games, Clubs: PABKS IN CONTROL and then the public will be better able and F. J. Leonard, of Dover. Worcester of the famous "Big 4" is looking as CONTRACTS FOR 1894. One Tear...... B4.00 and Bangor, applicants for admission well as be ever did, and if appearances With Cincinnati James Canavau, Six Months...... 2.«5 to judge of the respective merits of the were \s Eastoii's New New eight clubs who will do battle for the represented also. go for anything, he ought to be able to Frank Motz. Three Months...... 1-25 Grounds For the Team to be Se­ The resignation of J. C. Morse, sec­ play "the game of his life" 'next sum­ With Philadelphia George S. Had­ Copy...... pennant. At pres­ lOc. en red. ent, there is not a man, no matter how retary, was presented and accepted, and mer. While admitting that it is not dock, James J. Callahan. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Easton, Pa., .Tan. 23. Editor "Sport*- good a judge of base ball timber, who i vote of thanks was tendered him for probable that he will play with Buffalo With Boston Frank H. Connaughton. Foreign Postage, SI .04 Extra per Annum. ng Life:" Things have been can come anywhere lis services in the past. Frank J. Leon­ next summer, he is not prepared to say KELBASED. very quiet near placing the ard was chosen secretary pro tern. what his intentions really are, By Boston S. C. Carroll and AV. H. n base ball centres this winter, but now teams as to relative strength. The Quarks. he wheels are again moving. On motion of I. S. Isaacson, it was In conversation about the sad accident readers of THE SPORTING LIFE The di- managers have selected eight sets of ordered that the League apply for ad­ which N. E. TODNQ, Secretary. who have not facilities for reaching eetors of the Easton Club held « meet- men,who. as a ruie, are new to West- befell Catcher Charley Bennett, ng Jan. 14 and elected William R. t-rn audiences, and who mission to class B of the national agree­ Rawe snid that nothing could have newsdealers, or do not care to be depend­ are so evenly ment. The association has a cash bal- shocked him more. He and the great ANOTHER LAW SUIT. ent upon delivery by carriers or news 'arks business manager, and have com­ Hatched as to records, that every city ince menced to hustle for the approaching n the League is entitled to hope that on the right side of the ledger. Boston catcher were club mates for1 agents, should by all means subscribe, season. Several of last year's team will ts team will be at or near the top from The pennant for 1894 was granted to three years in Detroit. At that time Pitcher Stocksdale's Demand on th« thus assuring themselves regular and >e signed again, and it is assured that he start. the Fall Rivers. Rowe was playing short field. The Washington Club. prompt delivery by mail direct from Easton FAVORING CONDITIONS. W. H. Alien, representing Brockton, kindliest feeling always existed between Special to "Sporting Life." will be represented by as strong them. Bennett's character, said this office. i team as that which brought the flag Tin's state of things should be a asked for membership for that city, Rowe, Washington, D. C., Jan. 2fi. Scars­ lere in '93. liealthy one for the League. Too often and, after a statement of the situation was peculiarly lovable. He was singu­ dale, the amateur player engaged last of affaire, the request was granted, larly unobtrusive and considerate of the Advertising Kate Upon Application. There is still some apprehension l season opens with two or three clubs season by the Washington Club, has where the team will play next season. lopelessly in the rear, and that has with prior right to negotiate with the feelings and rights of others. sued that organization for balance of /SS-THK SPORTING LIFE goes to pfess at The Lafayette College Athletic Assoeia- much to do with the failure of some of men who played in that city in 1803. The ex-Bison expresses himself as salary alleged to be due. .He was en­ 2 P. M. every Thursday. ion are erecting- a large and eommo- the teams iu a league, and its final dis­ Application for membership was re­ confident that base ball is just entering gaged last spring at the rate of $200 per .$EB"Advertisers to insure insertion should lious athletic field within five minutes' ruption. Should the Western be lucky ceived from Bangor nnd Worcester. on the most prosperous decade in its month. He was soon loaned to Wilkes- not fail to forward their favors so as to ride of tho centre of the city, and base enough to have its clubs well bunched In the case of Bangor, the circuit com­ history. As he reads tho signs of the barre, which club played and paid him mittee was empowered to visit that city, times as they were about 1881, when reach the publication office uot later mil patrons are clamoring for the games n the race, the coming season will show the game entered until July. Washington then recalled o be played there next summer. The financial success such as this part of look over matters, and report the situa­ upon its golden age. and retained him uutil tho end of the than Thursday morning. tion at the next meeting of the League. At that period he was a member of the season, /^-Advertisers will find ?air grounds, where the games were ho country has never seen. It is the Buffalo League Club, and when it went still at the rate of $200 per THE SPORTING ilayed last year, are very inconvenient. incertainty, the hope to the last, that Dover was given until Feb. 1 to retain month. At the end of the season thero LIFE one of the best mediums in the its franchises and players. If the club to Boston the crowds numbered 3000 and kept many people from attending a club, even as low as fourth place, has or 4000 against a quarter of that num­ was due him $106. This was tendered country for any and every line of busi­ heir favorite sport. If the directors a chance for first place, and that the then withdraws, the franchise and play­ him, but he refused to accept it, claim­ ers will revert to the League, ber two years before. Jack still be­ ness, for the reason that it not only wish to make a success of base ball this ast team may beat out the fifth, that and the lieves that the Brotherhood movement ing that he should be paid for the entire reaches an vear they should engage the new makes a players have the right to do business year. Of course, this demand was not immense number of people season interesting and profit­ with other clubs was all right in principle, but that it each week; but that it reaches a class rounds. able. after that. date. will never be revived. listened to by the club. Now that the I received a letter from Charles Fantz. THE PLAYERS. The election resulted in the choice of year is over, S>*i:sdale has entered suit of readers who cannot, perhaps, be T. H. Murnane to fill the three-fold for the full amount he manager of last season's team. He is The players' list published in last FT. WAYNE FACTS. claims, viz, $1200 reached by other means, who are liberal at Troy, O., and still disengaged. Here week's "Sporting Life" was fvrnished office of president-secretary-treasurer. less the money received during the ac­ in sentiment and disbursements; and fin­ s a clinnce for some city to secure a jy President Johnson, but in it was in- T. H. Murnane and Frank J. Leonard tive season. jrere elected as the circuit committee. Shut Out of Minor Leagues, But Not ally that it opens up a new field little food and reliable manager. luded a large number of players Altogether Without Ball. cultivated by general advertisers. Mills and Betts are the only players of 'claimed" by the clubs but still un­ President Murnane was given power to Condensed Dispatches. ho team spending their winter in Eas- signed. When the new League was prepare the schedule for the coming Fort Wayne, Ind., Jan. 23. Editor Special to "Sporting Life." on. Mills has signed with Indianapoiis, "ormed an agreement was arrived at season, and the meeting adjourned, "Sporting Life:" We were not repre­ The Lewiston Club has signed pitcher DISTRIBUTION: and Betts is expected to play in Easton. that the manager of each club should subject to his call. sented the past season in any league, Alex Forson. E SPORTING LIFE is the only "Old Reliable" Jack Weute has signed submit to President Johnson at the but very much enjoyed the playing of Catcher Zl miner has re-signed with the weekly paper (to our knowledge) 'or the coming season. earliest possible moment a list of play- S\ALLi RIVER FANCIES. a first elms semi-professional team, ua- Cleveland Club. der tho management of M. F. Belger, Outfleldor Fred Betts has signed with the requiring a perfecting press and nine FORKS. srs they would like to have for their and composed of some well-known aud hours, at a speed of 10,000 per respective teams. The object of this Some Players Signed and the Con­ "Wilkesbarre Club. M'CAUL'S VIEWS tract For Ground Improvements capable players, among whom were The Binghamton Club has signed pitcher hour, to complete an edition. This was to avoid, if possible, competition O'Rourke, late of Evausville; Bruton, Davis, of Corning, N. Y. for players between managers of differ­ Awarded. is not a claim of 90,000 circulation, but OF the Outlook For the New League second base for Jacksonville, season of The Cleveland Club has released it is a claim and demonstration ent clubs in the League and thereby Fall Hiver, Jan. 24. The directors of '92; Holland, with Montgomery until Hastings and Sheibel from reservation. that the and His Des Moines Club. obviate danger of a violation of the sal­ circulation of THE SPORTING LIFE is the bast- ball club met Saturday night. dishandment; Hubbard Bosecker, of Third baseman Hhea, of the Bastera .Toliet, 111., Jan.24. Editor "Sporting ary agreement. This was done, and They ratified the contracts of O'Neil, Mariotte; Collars Welch, Raidy, Stahl League, Is likely to be glveu a. trial by ^ by far larger than any weekly published ife:" In your issue of last week your the lists printed were the lists of play­ Harrington, Ladd and Tom McDermott, and Gaffney, all of whom are wintering Baltimore. ~" and almost equals the largest monthly 'hieago correspondent took occasion to ers each club originally desired to ob­ and gave instructions relative to the con­ here at present. Catcher Robinson, of the Baltimore Club, on a monthly basis. The papers are emark that Des Moines was about the tain. The agreement was that whera tract of Charlie Brady. Too much cannot be said regarding has been engaged as ccacu for the Johns shipped by express as fast as printed and only weak spot in the new Western As­ two or more teams selected the sania J%e contract for building the grand i the catching of John Welch (or familiar­ Uopklua team. sociation. I beg to a.sk The New York Club Ig going to molt* any and all news stands in the following your Chicago jlayer for a certain position, the Settle-, stand aud the bleachers was awarded to ' ly known among bis associates as Buck correaptmUwit to defer final judgment neiit LotilsTllle nn offer of cash or players for cities or localities should have the paper of the difficulty should be left to Architect Gesner. the lowest bidder. Ewing). He is of good habits, attentive outbidder Tom Brown. intil a later date, at which time it is President Johnson as arbitrator. In Messrs. Medley and Walmsley will over- and a quick thrower. He has been pro­ on sale the day specified opposite to each loped that he will see that De* Moines gome instances, as it happens, the clubs the work. The work will be begun The latest additions to the Kansas City s the centre or hub of the new asso- nounced a sure comer by such men as team are pitchers Darby and JlcOinty, locality: liave signed a number of the men they as soon as possible. Holland, McKean and others equally both of the Southern League. ...... iation. At the Chicago meeting the named in the preference lists, but seme Manager McDermott was given in­ Saturday A. M. undersigned was given the Des well known in the professional arena. A six-round glove contest, at Chicago, Biooklyn, N. Y...... Saturday A. M. Moines of them have since signed with other structions regarding the signing of cer­ Some minor league club in need of a Jan. 24, between youug (Jriffo and Johnny Troy, N. Y...... Saturday A. M. ranchise, and before another meeting is leagues. tain, players who have been in cor­ good catcher would do well to give him Van Heest, the feather-weights, ended in Buffalo, N. Y...... Saturday A. M. icld will have a team signed that will respondence with him. It is expected a draw. Albany, N. Y...... Saturday A. M. do honor to the Capital City of Iowa. a trial. He can be addressed care 140 Boston, Mass...... Saturday A. M. The new NASHVILLE NUGGETS. that within two weeks all the team will Calhoun street. The State League officials have made Springfield, Mass...... Saturday A. M. Western Association is a be signed. The opening game will prob­ Fort Wayne is still a good ball town. overtures to Hazlctou people in regard to ertainty now, and with such a hustler placing a team there, aud have been favor­ Providence, R. I...... Saturday A. M. is ex-Manager as president- Mysterious Stallings Has Signed Six ably occur ori^ April -1, with the Boston It has never been the first to succumb, Montreal, Can...... Saturday A. M. Men Whose Identity is Secret. Leaguers. but has always stuck till among the ably received. Toronto, Can...... Saturday A. M. secretary, and that wise financier, W. Improvements Frank Bowcrman, the catcher of the De­ Baltimore, Md...... Saturday A. M. W. Kent, as treasurer, there can be no Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 22. Editor and repairs to the last. There are plenty of good men troit Athletic Club, has decided to become- \Vashlueton, I). C...... Saturday A. M. loiibt of the success of the League. Sporting Life:" Th?re is much re­ grounds will cost about $700. The press here willing to take up the gauntlet, a professional. He will sign with the De­ New Orleans, La...... Saturday A. M. Omaha, Lincoln and St. Joe are of joicing here this week among the fans. box and grand stand ticket office have but from the present outlook it looks troit Club of the Western League. Louisville, Ky...... Saturday A. M. They have disappeared, and portions of the fence as though we are doomed to wait, or The Minneapolis Club has been Incorpor­ '" Erie. course all right, as well as Des Moines. at last heard the much- Pa...... Saturday A. M. 5oo. W. Brackett will have Peoria in wanted news that Manager Stallings have been used for firewood. sit and talk over the many interesting ated, and Hobert J. Martin has been nttsburg. Pa...... Saturday A. M. is signing men right along. Mr. Stal­ IN UENKUAL. scenes that took place when Fort elected president; Thomas Murphy, vice Chicago. 111...... Saturday A. M. ine in good shape, as no other man can. The Fall Rivers are trying to arrange Wayne was ably represented. president, aud John S. Barues, secretary- Cleveland, O...... Saturday A. M. Rock Island-Moline will be backed by lings has, up to date, signed six men, games with the Bostons for April. treasurer. Cincinnati, O. .1...... Saturday A. M. :he old company, as will be Jacksonville, who he terms as gilt-edged players, But be that as it may, we expect St. Louis, Mo...... Saturday A. M. ^uincy will be handled and has a rope over the rest. Manager Phil Viau has not signed a Fall River to see some of our local players doing The Augusta Club has surrendered Ha , Wls...... Saturday A. M. by Merritield, contract as yet. good work among the many leagues Southern League franchise. The Macon who has handled the Ottawa, of the Stalling* also says that this season's Club will receive the franchise, If the in­ Detroif. Mich...... Saturday A. M. team will be a pride to the city, and Billy O'Xeil has just recovered from a that we hopo have come to the front Kansas City, Mo...... Monday A. M. I.-I. League in 1890. With the circuit severe illness, but is gaining strength to stay. Willard Holland has several junction suit against the Southern League St. Paul. Mlnn...... Saturday P.M. selected, an able set of officers and a when the season ends that we will be rapidly is withdrawn. Denver. Col...... Monday A. M. strictly enforced salary limit, why able to count the position of Nashville and expects to be in good shape good offers for next season, but is Seven clubs have signified their Inten­ Omaha, Neb...... Monday A. M. should we not be a success? on three fingers. in a few weeks. awaiting developments. tion of going into the Ohio State League. . Cal...... Tuesday P. M. There's a strong probabilty that Joliet, Owing to certain circumstances Mr. Charlie Flack, of last, year's Lowells, They are Dayton, Xenia, Wllmliigton, Philadelphia. Pa...... Saturday A. M. Suillings does not wish to present the Manchesters and , has been VON DER AHE Washington, C. H., Lancaster, Circlevllle Harrlshure. Pa...... Saturday A. M. Burlington, Dubuque and Galesburg will working hard in the express business and Columbus. Newark, N. J...... Saturday A. M. je on hand at the next meeting and ask names of his players to the public yet. since the ball season closed and is in A Bit Tired of Jumping East at The Albany Club is reported as having for franchises, thus forming a twelve But the many fans here can rest as­ resigned its Eastern League franchise. -Any one finding delay in the delivery club league. At any rate, sured that nothing will be left undone splendid foira. Every Call. if one or two Manager McDermott says he will not Either Syracuse or Toronto will secure the of THE SPORTING LIFE as per the of those already in the circuit should toward the success of the Xashvilles St. Louis, Jan. 23. President Von der vacancy should Albcry's resignation bo above table will oblige the publishers this season as long as George Stallings have much difficulty in getting his old show any weakness, their place would players Ahe received a letter Monday from tendered and accepted. by immediate notification. Efforts will soon be filled by one of the towns not remains at the helm. back, except Lincoln and Bur- John T. Brush, who is associated with A movement has started at Richmond, now in the circuit, any one of which Mr. Watkins, of the Sioux City team, rell. Ind., by which It Is thought an Indlanft be made cheerfully at all times by the The base ball season will be opened him on the Rules Committee, stating publishers to overcome any delay or ob­ :ould be brought into line in half a day. is said to be dickering for dates with that Al Reach, of Philadelphia, desired base ball league can be organized, includ­ I have secured the services of a well- Mr. Stalling*, for Watkins don't want here on April 21 with the Boston a meeting of the committee to be held ing the clubs of Anderson, Elwood, Muncie, struction in delivery. to leave Nashville League Club. ______Logansport, Lafayette, Kokomo, Craw- known playing manager and will give out on his Southern iu New York City in the middle of fordsvllle and Richmond. Des Moines a first class team. tour. The fans here would like very RECOVERY ASSURED. February. Mr. Von der Ahe promptly I would like to hear from Andy Sim- much to see the Sioux City aggrega­ replied, stating that he was strongly in PROVIDENCE POINIEBS. mons, .loanes, formerly of Ottumwa; tion contest for honors with tho Nash- Boston's Maimed Catcher Will Save favor of the proposed meeting of the Tim Golden, of Aurora, '90; McOnery, villes. Sioux City has many Nashville committee, but would uot consent to go The Club Directors Resolve to Hava REALLY A CHANCE Evansville, '92; McGuirk, Rock Island, favorites on her list who would receive His Life at Least. East. He notified Mr. Brush that the a Creditable Team This Season. '92; Thorpe, second baseman for Rock- a royal welcome here. Although the "Sporting Life'* has meeting should be held in either St. given the community the fact of the Providence, R. I., Jan. 24. Kditor ford, '92; out-fielder Knox, of Ottawa, Halm, the pitcher, who made such a Louis, Indianapolis, Cincinnati or Louis­ "Sporting Life:" Base ball FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF ANOTHER '91; Ducky Hemp, of Terre Haute and remarkable record here last season is terrible accident to Charley Bennett, ville, aud that Mr. Reach should be is by no yet the full particulars will be better means dead in these plantations it is Rock Island, '92; catcher Pike, of Hock- sojourning among his many friends here. willing to come West to hold it. Mr. only sleeping, with signs LEAGUE IN TEXAS. ford, 1891. It is not yet known where he will play appreciated from a letter reeeiyed from A^on der Ahe stated that he was notified of soon awak­ W. S. M'CAULL. John G. Clarkson, formerly pitcher of ening. The directors of the Providence this season. Many of the cranks here to go to New York to attend the regular Club met last week class him as the coming phenom. the Boston League team and an old-time fall and spring meetings of the League, and discussed ALLENTOWN'S friend and chum of Bennett. Under plans for the coming season. It was ATTITUDE. TriAy, who held down second base but he considered it no more than right decided that no pains and expense The Movement Assuming Such Tangible for 's tigers last season, is date of Jan. 15, Clarkson wrote from that the meeting of the Rules Com- Already Trying to Strengthen For should be snared to put a first-class in the cattle business in Ironton, O. Ottawa: mitee should be held in either of the team in the field1 this year. Sbape Tbat a Meeting to Form a the Coming Season's Contest. Many of the fans would like to see "Doubtless you have wondered how badly above-named cities. He did not favor The selection of \\ilunm Allentown, Truby back on poor Charley was injured, also how he is the date either. Murray as Jan. 23. That Allentown the team this season. getting along. That he will recover there s He thinks that the best manager seems to give excellent satis­ SiiClub Organization Will Soon will be represented in the State League J. Ivo Morrison, at one time sporting no doubt, but it will be a. long time before time for holding the meeting would be faction among those interested in the the coming season is an assured fact, editor of the late "Evening Herald," of he can get round. The right leg Is oft just the first week in February. Mr. Von game, and it is the general opinion that be Held at Austin. and John J. Hanlon will again preside this place, is running the Acme Steam above the knee and the left foot just above der Ahe states further that he regarded he will prove the right man for the over the destinies of the club. It is Laundry, situated at Huntsville, Ala. the ankle. He is in good spirits and stood the best way to dispose of the bunt place. Murray has had excellent suc­ also likely that a number of last sea­ CUMBERLAND. the shock and reaction more than well. question is to penalize it, calling a cess with the teams he has managed son's players will return, but tho club, He explains the accident by saying Ihat strike for each foul in attempting to West and South. He is well known San Antonio, Tor., Jan. 22. Editor WATKINS' SCHEME. he stepped off the train to say good-bye to make a bunt. He said there were a "Sporting Life:" The proposed Texas will miss the services of Pitcher Luktns a friend; he paid here as a poloist, and is now captaining and Catcher Mike Grady. no attention to the mov­ number of other rules that would be the Providence Polo team. It is under­ League of professional base ball clubs He is Going to Cheap Excur­ ing train until it was going pretty fast, overhauled and revised, and he consid­ is mooting with more encouragement John Ely, who pitched for York last sions to Sioux City AH then stepped on with the right foot (omit­ stood that Murray will play in the field1 season, can be secured by the homo Season. ting ered the quicker the committee got at as well as manage the team. than was at first anticipated all over There has been a cessation of the talk to take hold with his hands), slipped the State. In the event that the League management, and it is the opinion of the and fell between the platform and train. them the better it would be for all It is rumored thai only a few of last patrons of the game that no mistake about Buffalo and Detroit as possible We hope to take him to Wllllamsburg interested. ___ year's Providence Club will be retained. Is formed San Antonio is assured of a successors of Cleveland in the League Wednesday, where things will be more berth iu the circuit. Mr. John C. Phe- will be made in signing him. "Zeke" Rogers, Sullivan, Bassett and Lyons are Moore, who caught for Easton a por­ circuit, but there is sure to be a great comfortable at his sister's. Kvery one MERRIMAC VALLEY LEAGUE. spoken of as possiblities in this year's lan, who was at the head of the local invoice of reminiscences about the around the country has Inquired about clubs for the past three seasons, has tion of last year, and officiated behind him by wire. Charley sits up, takes nour­ A Proposal to Unite the Interests of team, but nothing official has yet been the bat in a'few games for Allentown, Wolverines, for it was under their declared. shown his qualities as a base ball man­ standard that Charley Bennett batted ishment, smokes, takes an occasional chew Haverhtll, Manchester, Lawrence, ager and no better man could be se­ is not averse to playing here. While and Is doing better than was expected. Pettitt, Friel and Cooney, of last Ely and Moore may not quite make up and threw his way into the front rank. The danger line having been passed, his Lowell, Nashua and One Other City. year's team, are spending the winter lected to handle a team to represent W. H. Watkins, who was in charge of Haverhill, Mass., Jan. 25. A number here. San Antonio in the League. the deficiency caused by the loss of recovery is assured." Campion, who played first base Lukens and Grady, they would neverthe­ the sluggers who won the undying base Since the above was written, Bennett of men out of town have been in the for the club a part of last season, died THE LOCAL PROSPECr. ball fame for the City of Straits, said city to arouse an interest in a Merrirnac a few weeks ago in the Rhode Island Mr. Phelan is a well-known resident less add a tower of strength to the has been removed from Ottawa., Kan., team. The cranks would also like to the other day: to Williamsburg. He stood the trip well Valley base ball league. It is proposed1 Hospital. and business man of this city, and it "Many a game has been played at Detroit to include the cities of Manchester, John T. Hunt, the well-known East­ would be but natural for him to secure sec Jordan, Potts, Clark, Conroy, Gol­ and is improving slowly. There- is no den and Rothermel return. which was witnessed by more people from longer danger of fatal results. Nashua. Lowell and Lawrence, with ern League , has taken out a a good club for this city. out of town than city folk. The counl Haverhill and Amesbury or Newbury- license, and will soon open a saloon in There are at present a number ol of the tickets proved that often. Why, I port Olneyville, a suburb of Providence. Air. well-known professional bull play­ ISN'T OHIO BIG ENOUGH ? inaugurated the plan of cheap excursions AN INTER-CLUB ROW. In view of the success of the semi- Hunt gave excellent satisfaction in his ers in the city who could form a good from Michigan towns, and they kept base­ Dayton's ball alive In Detroit. The same plan will Detroit and Grand Rapids Squabh- professional nines last season, experts umpiring last season, and his many team. Mr. Phelan is acquainted with a Vain Effort to Enter the lie tried In Sioux City, and I claim right believe that such a league would find a friends here hope to see him on the large number of good ball players, Western Association. new that our club is the most solid In the lingOver Players. profitable field. With the present street Eastern League staff in '94. who would be only too glad to come Dayton, O., Jan. 23. An effort ii Western League. The Corn City will bene­ Grand Rapids, Jan. 24. Manager railway facilities between town in this will coach the Brown to San Antonio the ensuing season, bei ig made by business men interestei fit by our presercc there. Ellis has signed pitcher McNabb. for­ State transportation of patrons of the University team this year. The 'varsity and with the matter in his hands base iu base ball to lease grounds, erect gran< "There are seven railroads centering there merly of Baltimore, to pitch for Grand game would be cheap aud quick between team will be selected from a big list of and I havo made arrangements for each of Rapids next season. McNabb ball enthusiasts of San Antonio would stands and bleachers and lay out i them to run two excursions Into town each is re­ contiguous cities, and a strong rivalry candidates. Some excellent ball players not want a better club. Local business park. A team will be organized here ai week. To take advantage of the cheap garded as the best pitcher reserved by would no d'oubt grow up iu the opinion entered the college last fall, and it is men favor a league and express them once, the managers being in correspon­ rates offered the tickets must be stampei the Western League, and comes at $17o of the promoters of the movement. expected1 that the numerous vacancies selves willing to in having a club dence with several well-known profes at the bane ball park before they will be a month and $200 advance x money. made by the graduates of '93 cau be placed in this city. sionals for material. The club will en­ honored on the return trip. There is a McNabb is the second man to be Not a Bad Idea. satisfactorily filled. PIANS FOR A LEAGUE). deavor to gain admission to the Western coupon attached to 'each ticket which signed, the first on the list being Bobby As umpires are signed for the season W. H. MeGuiinigle, of base ball fame, League and serves as an admission fee to the ball Carruthcrs, same as players it would be a good Idea is manager of the Providence Polo A meeting will be be!d at Austin, o: it is thought all arrange­ park. The club not only gains by such a the old ex-ehainpion pitcher, for president Young to assign them to which duo notice will be given, whei ments will be completed shortly. Day­ series of excursions, but the business mei who is booked to play first base. Fred umpire the exhibition games iu the League Club, which is doing good both finan­ arrangements will he made for the ton has been exceptionally unfortunate of Sioux City reap a rich harvest fron Carroll, the crack hard-hitting out- cities, playing at home, and give them a cially and in its playing. Polo has a league. The championship season wll iu the past in the maintenance of a these trips, the out-of-town folk combining fielder, and another $175 man, who chance to get their eye Iu before the great hold here, and keeps the fails in not be made longer than five mouths League club. ,,. business wltU pleasure.. were reserved by Grand Rapids, bave regular wasou opens. Cincinnati Enquirer. training for base ball. THE SPOBTIITO iLIFSxu. Jan. team has been given up and it is not LOUISVILLE 'Breck" in the Columbus team, when it certain that the Baltimores will go LINES. won the championship of the Western CINCINNATI CHIPS. South. Manager Hanlon has received THE QUESTION League, and who is to manage the New a letter from President You der Ahe, THAT IS VEXING Orleans Club in the Southern League THE WEATHER FAVORING THE of the St. Louis Browns, suggesting that FALLS CITV ENTHUSIASTS. the coming teason, is desirous of get­ CLUB'S OPERATIONS the Baltimore, Pittsburg, St. Louis and ting the big fellow to cover the initial clubs spend the mouth of Who is Going to Cover Short Field bag for him, and has made the home March at Hot Springs, Ark., playing Work on the New Grand Stand Pro­ For the Colonels ?—How Louisville club an offer for his release. But the exhibition games there and in neighbor­ offer has not been accepted, as yet, the gressing Rapidly—The Club's Real ing towns. It is not likely that the Will Compare With the Other Troy club management being anxious to Drawing Capacity—Not Apprehen­ Baltimore Club will accept the offer. League Teams—The Club's Catch- keep him in the Eastern League ranks sive of the Future—President Ing Department, Etc. if possible and may trade him for another good pit-Jier. Brush's Views, Etc. BROOKLYN BUDGET. THE CASE OP OAHILL. Louisville, Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting Cincinnati, O., Jan. 23. Editor Life:" The absorbing topic of interest There appears to be a misunderstand­ THE FIRST OP THE PBKLIMIN AKY ing regarding the position of captain- "Sporting Life:" Cincinnati has had SEASON GAMES BOOKED. in base ball circles here is still as to how remarkably fine weather for the last that gap at short is going to be tilled. manager of the Tioy team, brought al>out by the drafting of Tommy Cahiil six months, in fact is enjoying a perfect Until that has been settled all talk of Southern winter and to this, principally, Manager Foutz to be Given an Extra every other question is practically by the Brooklyn Club some two or three at months ago and its subsequent recall is due the rapidity with which the work Purse For His Work During the a standstill. Though little encourage­ on the new grounds is moving. Ground ment is given out by of his reseivation at the eleventh hour. Winter—Talk of the Players and the management Cahill's excellent all-round work here was broken last week for the grand of securing , the stand and the contractor in charge prom­ General News of the Week. public insists last season entitles him to his old posi­ iu hoping that he will be tion as mai:i'.ger of the team, now that ises to have all the ma-sonry work com­ ultimately landed. The opinion is uni­ pleted by Thursday Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 23. Editor Brooklyn has cast off its lariat, and it this week, so that versal that unless Richardson is secured can the iron workers can begin to set up the "Sorting Life" Beyond arranging a the almost be recorded as certain (un­ magnates will throw away a chance less Boston or St. Louis grabs him) that frame work of the stands. small number of games for the prelim­ of putting Louisville where the club can TUB GROUND IMPROVEMENTS. inary season. Manager Foutz has taken the managerial reins will again be hardly otherwise hope to stand not­ placed iu the If operations continue to progress at A poll of the base ball reporters in no steps of a decided nature or of in­ withstanding hands of the popular its present undoubted catcher of last season, while the title the present favorable rate and if the the big cities would show an overwhelm­ terest to the public, relative to the club, strength. Of course, the question of ing during and honors of captain ivill fall to young weather holds, Manager Bancroft ex- CURRENT COMMENT. majority in favor of American As­ the past week. He, of course, financial success is inseparably united that can be made by any batsman, sociation restoration, and in that ma­ has been doing some quiet work, as Strothers ihe new . with the standing of the club iu the THE ALBANY SITUATION. pects to have the park completed in jority would be found many who would usual (quiet doings are characteristic of League cities will not go to see an old While in Albany on a business errand very detail by March. The stands in 1 MEETING OF THE LEAGUE ROLES gain no professional or pecuniary ad­ Dave), but nothing to call for comment. Association team unless it is a remarka­ he present right field will be moved vantage from a dual league system. THE PRELIMINARY GAMES. bly strong last week, your correspondent ran across one. With Richardson and a gentleman who was closely connected jack against the fence, giving 75 feet A poll of the players would show the Foutz has closed with Princeton and the other players now on the list the more of ground to the fielders, thus af- COMMITTEE CALLED. same state* of feeling, but here personal Yale Colleges, the with the affairs of the Albany Club last former being pegged team would have about it such a decided season, ording ample room for the longest considerations would have decided for April 6 and 7, and the latter April League and from him it was learned air that it might be temporarily that the stand taken by Mr. Fassett, Holiday Mr. Brush attended a direct' weight, as two major leagues would 14. Several dates will probably be ar­ forgotten that the Colonels are an old the irs' meeting at which bids for chairs mean more demand for good players and ranged with clubs of the Eastern League, Association owner of the club, at the midwinter or The Cleveland Problem Solved at Last organization. session of the League in Troy was the grand stand were examined. therefore higher salaries. Just how the but until New York comes to life little ONE STRONG POINT final. Thirty-five hundred opera-chairs, with public which pays the piper regards or nothing may be settled. in the team's make-up for next year In other words, if the Eastern League in the Best Way Some Points in Clubs trav­ will wants Albany lat-racks anil all quite compjete, are to the matter would be hard to determine. eling from a distance usually like to be that the players have become accus­ in its make-up the coming be selected in addition to l.)0 movable At present much of the dissatisfaction see something like tomed to working together and better season it must split Troy and Albany an exceptionally good up, hairs for the boxes. The seats in Playing Rules-Other Topics Lightly with th» new state of affairs has dis­ thing when they get down this way, team work can therefore be expected place them in separate divisions so he grand stand will be numbered and appeared, and with each season the and it has been suggested that, as these ban from a majority of the other clubs, as to prevent the two team (only six uaseball patrons will be given, the same Touched Upon. new big league, despite its ^manifest organizations contemplate playing in ere will be but one new man playing miles separates the two cities) from play­ ipportunities for securing reserved seats drawbacks, is growing in favor. And Brooklyn, there is little or no reason why egularly, and this is unquestionably a ing at home on the same days. Mr. Fas- u advance that are afforded by thea­ herein lies the danger to would-be As­ they should not also show in New York. ?reat advantage to begin with. Iu for- sett declares he has not signed a player tres. This will be of particular ad­ The Rules Committee of the National sociation reorganizes. The longer such As the Eastern League players are rath­ uer years there was practically a new thus far and does not intend to until vantage ou days when there is a large League, thanks to the prodding received, reorganization is delayed the less likely er fast gentlemen, there is no reason cam presented each season, and about his position on the premises is made attendance. Patrons will not have to has at last made a move. A meeting of is it to be accomplished, or successful why they should not be accommodated he time that the men got acquainted clear. It has been argued that the adop­ scramble for seats and vegetate for an tion of such a plan as the above the committee has been called for Cin­ if accomplished, for the reason that with all'around. As it is quite likely that with each other's style of play another would iour or two before the beginning of each succeeding year Association tradi­ hange was increase the traveling expenses of the cinnati, Feb. 5. At this meeting the rules Gotham will welcome them, Brooklyn made, and the work of the play in order to get a good view tions will become more dim and Associa­ has concluded to wait and see what is jetting things to miming in. a groove other teams and would prove detrimen­ of the game. Arrangements have been, will be revised very thoroughly, and the tion partisanship more feeble until there done. If the visiting clubs can alter­ lad to be commenced all over, tal to the League. Not much! Every made with the street car companies to changes to be favorably reported to the will be so little Association sentiment nate between New York and the Church fudging from the men being secured by team in the League could share in the run a track on the street alongside the League will be agreed upon. left that it will be like building up a City it will be to the advantage of those ther clubs many a team will have to Sunday games at Pleasure Island (with grand stand and to have cars iu waiting new constituency altogether a task of concerned combat with the difficulty of having Troy and Albany in separate divisions) there at the end of the game, as is cus­ to fix things accordingly. and the revenue The Cleveland problem has been solv­ years of existence, labor and expense. NO PRIZE MONEY. men in the same team who have not derived would more tomary iu most other cities. The con­ ed without the aid >een accustomed to playing together. than compensate them for the extra ex­ sent of residents of the street is neces­ of the League's There has been more or less written pense to which they claim Emergency Committee, Three newspaper men. are presidents and said about capturing Baltimore will have a changed they would be sary for this, but as these house-holders and without any of minor leagues: put by the adoption of such a schedule. iiave petitioned the city special Ben Johnson, of the considerable prize money next season, ind a changed infield. The same is to grade the meeting either of that committee Western; Harry Diddlebock, of the rue of both Brooklyn and New York. A FEW TIMELY SUGGESTIONS. street it is not probable that they will or of tha Leaguo, which meetings, by provided his club plays up to the handle And speaking about the schedule re­ Pennsylvania, and T. H. Muruane, of and finishes one, two or three, Foutz Mncinnati will liave a different out- oppose any such improvement. the way, were minds me of a suggestion I heard the A LITTLE never contemplated. Ac­ the New England. There's a brilliant profiting accoiding to the relative stand­ ield, and the Lord only knows what HOWL. cording to Cleveland advices President and able trio for you. 5t. Louis and Washington will be. Au- president of the Troy Club make to Pres­ You rouse the Cincinnati patriotism, ing of Brooklyn. It has been stated that ident P. T. Powers on Monday last officially son, too, apparently, will keep up his at the League meet­ Mr. Editor, when you say that there is Long Dave will sign at $2300 for the ing in this city. only a population made known his plans. Not If ever a Western League had a season, and in cases he policy of shifting. Boston, Pittsburg of 300,000 to draw receiving chance for success and permanency finishes third, ind Cleveland It was to have each club furnish him from to support the club in Cincinnati. nn offer such us the will take home something like ?'-!30,- substantially will stand lie could accept, he Western League of 1894 is that League. >at. So that the Colonels are really in with a list of preferable home dates. Half a do en suburbs adjoin the town has decided to retain the club and it Each 000; if secrrd about that amount, And it's a good scheme. Of course it so closely that you can't tell where club in the league will have to and should he land the pennant will be >etter shape than any of the clubs ex­ the will represent Cleveland in the League travel 8000 miles during the season. cept these three. Not that the Colonels would be impossible to frame a schedule city leaves off and the suburbs begin, Each division, the given the earth and all there is on it. that would be to everybody's liking: that lust wait till we aunexationists get in this year just as it is. No other solu­ Eastern and West­ This is all wrong, very wrong. Messrs. will necessarily stand fourth, but if tion was expected ern, makes three trips abroad during the hat hole at short is properly filled can't be done. But you can avoid run­ our work and the size of Cincinnati will or possible. The Byrne, 'Abell and partners do not do ning League and the Cleveland five months, and this would seem to in­ there is every reason for believing they up against such snags as bicycle astonish you. Then Coviiigton and Club, how­ volve business that wixy. Foutz will be signed and horse races in the same city and Newport furnish a goodly contingent ever, are to be considerably over 80(>0 miles of at a regular salary and will be in the first division, high or low. congratulated upon the traveling. At paid extra for LN THK CATCHING I>El'ARTMBNT on the same dates when you are in­ of "never-miss-a-game fans." Althgether any rate the traveling his services as manager of happy settlement of the Cleveland (jues- expenses will not be very great and the the team. t is conceded there ought to be one more formed of them beforehand. there are nearly 100,000 people more tion. The Brooklyn Club people believe iu man. It will hardly be safe to rely Last season Troy played at Spring­ than are on the census books as Cin­ salary list of the entire Le.igue is not the eternal' fitness of things, on much greater than that of a single and as jrrim and Weaver alone, for accidents field the most exciting eames of the cinnati's population who are within con­ Air. Robison announces Captain Dave has been putting in his will championship season, venient distance of the ball a change in National League team during the Broth­ time happen and invariably come to and not only did park. fact, a very important change of erhood for months past in the interests hose who are least prepared. There is they find bicyN/cle races scheduled for the A LITTLE O1TIMJS.M. pol­ campaign. There are fow big of thf> club and will continue to Business icy for his club. Profiting jumps to mako and the chances for a do so un­ i strong feeling here in favor of Tommy same days and in the same city, but at in many c.irectious is begin­ by disas­ til the opening of the season, while the ning to look up, though in some eases it trous financial experience, he has successful season, financially, are 'ahill. He is looked upon as the best man the same place Manhattan Field. deter­ other men of the team will not be called available. Now such mistakes can is in such a position that it can't look mined to curtail the horde of dead-heads bright. upon to even Now that Brooklyn has be avoided. show themselves until re­ waived claim to him Tommy can be se- The base ball games had to be played any other way. Still the attendance in who have made his life a burden porting time comes, it'is considered only theatres and Nash, Pfeffer, Fontz, Anson, Com- nired, and it would be a decidedly pop- in the morning, and the Springfield team has increased not only here but his base ball investment profitless, even just that Foutz be paid for his ser­ ilar move. Cahill was did well if it drew enough to pay the in some of the towns further west. It iskey, Tebeau, Ward and Donovau will vices. He will accordingly be .awarded always a great at the risk of having his railroad in­ probably captain their respective u-ams Favorite here, notwithstanding the fact guarantee; which I doubt very much if looks as if the country were beginning terests attacked. a separate purse for this work, while :hat he did not conduct it did. to come out of the despondency in which This year no compli­ next season, but who will lie at the his salary as a player ami' captain will himself exactly mentary tickets will be issued head of the St. Louis, VVashington, as he should have done. He played with Now. during the months of July and the Democrats are said to have plunged to any­ go ou as usual. it, and I predict that by the time the body except newspaper men. Next he Jaltimore and Philadelphia teams on a dash that caught the crowd and he August here iu Troy Friday and Satur­ THIS IS ABOUT LOVEIT. day are half-holidays. Friday after­ base ball season opens- a good healthy proposes to let his team be scheduled he field? was a fighter for the game from start The club officials are not going about to finish. He was released two years noons all the clerks in the retail stores reaction will have set in that will opeu for Sunday games abroad', despite some hawking , iu the fashion fol­ igo principally for are at leisure, and on Saturday after­ one of the brightest years in base ball local prejudice and puritanical Manager Sharsig has not been making economic reasons, as protest much noise, but has nevertheless hustled lowed by a clam peddler, but anybody was receiving $'2000 a year while noon the wholesale clerks are at "play." that has visited this fortunate city. I against such a harmless proceeding. who wants the stocky twirler very bad­ Dowse was on the Here is something that was lost sight of will now get off my tripod and tell you . Finally, Mr. Robison is going o good purpose, and has about made up pay roll at $1300. WHAT PRESIDENT BRUSH to run iis Indianapolis team which will be as ly and is willing to toe the mark, can His work in the Eastern League has last season, and it would be well for THINKS. his club on economical principles, and have him. There are many who believe been closely Colonel Powers to make a note of it in President Brush is in the city now and will carry but 14 players instead of ollows: Pitchers, Gayle, Phillips and watched here and his reap- will remain here for the rest of the kfanck: , Snydor, West lake and that Lovett is about due for another learance on the team would be a politic making up the schedule, so that each week 18. as last season, and these 14 will do spell of sensational work. visiting club can reap part of its just looking after the business of the club their spring training right }ray; infielders, Plook, Mills, Devinney move. t here. at home. ,nd Graham; ABOUT THE PLAYERS. Grim is still nursing award. He chatted pleasantly about the Contracts have already been made with ontlielders, Leidy, Mc- a hope -of play- JANUARY THAWS. future of the club. Parnmany, and one of the catchers. Mc- Some talk has been current here re- ng in Goih.-im, though it is hard to Tebean, O'Connor, MeGarr, McAlecr ceuily concerning Kobison's efforts to Schefflor has been heard from. In "Do you expect to make any improve­ iir.d Fisner, and Mr. Pammany will captain the team. One see on what he bases it. Naturally a a letter to President Maloney, Robison expects sell certain of his players to Brooklyn, ilayer like Grim "Scheff' ments in the team?" was asked. the other players will sign within a more fine pitcher is being negotiated would like to be in remarks that he will be very much in "I look ou the grounds, with, and will probably be secured. /immer, McAIeer and Young were of­ :he big city, but at the same time he the team and week. Selah! fered to the Church City, but as I stated the game the coming season, and winds all as property, and as such am alwayg Manager Sharsig is confident that this s by no jueans discontented with his up with: "And by the way, when put­ at the time, none of the officials of the lot here. His desire to go trying to increase the value of my in­ President Brush, as one of the Com­ earn will more than hold its own, even to Gotham ting up the new stand why not improve vestment. f a majority of the players are eom- club favored breaking into the lines of will, therefore, not in the least affect Sometimes I lie awake nights mittee on Rules, is in favor of inviting Cleveland and nothing ever Mine of the the players' quarters?" Mr. Maloney thinking of some way to improve my suggestions of sny changes from all of >aratively unknown in the West. He iis work here. smiled as he finished its perusal, anc ays they are good, ambitious players, offer. , Jimmy Long wants it understood thai! property, and if we can exchange any ot the baseball writers in the country. John Most people seem to regard Richard­ shortly after went to the phone anc our men for a better one we shall cer­ T. must be looking for trouble. with not a lusher among them. Exhibi- le has not yet been allotted to Toledo. called up a carpet house. The floor is ion games with Cincinnati, Louisville, son and Burns rather in the light of This could not be, for the very good tainly do so. Siamese twins. When to be carpeted! "That is pretty general, and it ap­ 'ittsburg, Cleveland and Chicago have they have an old eason that Jimmy has not yet received Marr, Phillips or Monte The Southern League is apparently horse to trade off they immediately shout lis release from Cross for plies from president down. We may get dormant, owing probably to the already been, arranged by Manager Baltimore, though short stop. Which shall it be? Marr inde­ Sharsig. "Give us Richardson and Burns and there can be no doubt that Hanlon does some new men. but I don't want to ven­ cision and delay caused by the injunc­ writes that he is in great shape, am ture any prediction. vou can have him." In every case thus not intend to retain him. wants to return I don't consider tion suit brought by the Macon Club far that this bluff has been made, either SAM M'KEH. JR. to Troy. that we really have a player till he is against the League. This case was to The penalizing of bunts would reduce A young pitcher named Vilo, who he number of foul balls, thus of our men were better individually than safely housed. Too many clubs have huvs been argued at Macou before saving the player pitched with considerable success in the lost men by he tedious delay of chasing after foul- suggested in the trade. Louis­ Canadian Amateur League letting it leak out before­ Judge Bartlett on the 6th instant. But ville is credited with the latest run in last season hand who was wanted. I think we shall the illness of the Judge necessitated a lit bunt balls, removing a tax upon the TROY TIPS. has written to President Maloney ask patience of spectators and generally ac­ this line. ing for a trial. sign most of the men who were with us postponement of the case, much to the Foutz is in no particular hurry about last year." annoyance and inconvenience of the celerating the game. THE LOCAL CLUB NOW GETi'ING It now looks as though we woulc signing his men. They are all under re­ have pretty nearly the same "Then you will look out for number League officials. The case will not now serve and will be called when wanted. READY FOR BUSINESS. team 21?" in all probability reach a hearing and Despite all the harassing tales of the here the coming season. Mr. Maloney iiardships and humiliations of the He has two months yet iu which to is anxious to add Pitcher Bnrnett to "Why, yes, perhaps. We broke tho decision until February. Meantime the make up his list. Arranging For Exhibition Games in record ou players last year and maybe uncertainty as to the composition of the umpire's position President Young, of the pitcher corps, however, if he can he big League, has over a hundred NOT FOR HEMMING. the Spring—The Cases of Brecken- complete a deal. we'll break it again this year. Some of League circuit operates as a deterrent "Gypsy" Hemming is developing the men we got 'panned out' and," added to steady and continuous effort to get applications for positions on a staff gradually ridge and Cahill—The Situation in As letter writers the Troy team can as the pitcher lots- of people not be said the president hastily, "some of them the clubs and teams into battle array for whose number is limited to seven or thought he would be, and Manager the Rival City of Albany, to be a howling success eight. And most of these Etc. Some of the boys have thus far failec didn't. Still it all spoke of effort, and the coming season. It also incidentally would-be Baruie is generally credited as knowing perhaps Rets martyrs have been in the treadmill be- to let us know where "there are at." we may fish out a wonder yet. as a damper upon public interest what he is talking about when he de­ Troy. N. Y., Jan. 22. Editor "Sport­ Yes, I notice that Parrott has made a and enthusiasm and handicaps club man­ :ore! The same thing applies in lesser clares he will be in the front rank. Come, gents, wake up. degree to every other league: in ing Life:" A glance at the calendar J. A. W. good record on the coast. I hope he will agers in quest of players. It would be fact Foutz is one of those who sid'e with reminds one of two a there are always more umpire pegs than facts which are of keep it up. No, sir, we contemplate good thing all round, doubtless, if some Barnie, and Brooklyn would be willing genuine interest to those interested iu NO EXCHANGE FOR MURPHY. sort of a compromise with the Macon umpire holes, which leads to the con­ to give the big twirler another chance FACTS FROM FLORIDA. clusion base ball. The first is that the back­ "There was a time when we might have Club could be patched up. that an umpireship must be a in this city, but please do not let any- disposed of him to strengthen the pretty good sort of berth after all, de­ bone of winter is now about broken, and The Jacksonville Team Organized out­ l>ody tell you that Richardson would be spring, gentle spring, within easy hailing field last year. Vaughn was doing al­ President Young, of the National spite the contrary assertions of theor­ given for him. No such ridiculous bar­ and Preparing For a Trip. most all the work, ists and sentimentalists. distance. And the second is the fact and his made League, acting upon the advice of a gain was ever thought of. that the time for National League clubs Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 22, 1894. him very useful, but now there doesn't majority of the League clubs, will so SYMPATHY FOR OORCORAX. to draft players from the minor associa­ Editor "Sporting Life." Interest ii seem any necessity for exchanging him, draft the playing schedule that the com­ A city league in Cleveland, to play Nobodv connected with the club had base ball is at a high pitch since the as we while the National League team the slightest tions upon the payment of the $500 already have an outfield, and be­ ing championship season will open on is ab­ intimation that lomniy bonus (February 1st), has about expired. organization of the Jacksonville team side it would weaken us somewhat in April 19. ___ sent, is among the probabilities. Corcoran had1 suffered the loss of his for the season of 1894. Manager George the catching mother until the fact was published This will prove good news to the old- department. If at any in timers in the major body, whose posi­ Kurz has the boys out for practice future time the outfield needs strength­ The Cincinnati "Commercial Gazette" That Catcher Bennett will survive his the New Haven letter last week in Ihe tions daily, and the team is playing in fim dreadful accident recalls the fact Sporting Life." Corcoraii has have been hanging iu jeopardy by ening the material for that purpose In a labored article in defense of the that the deep a threatened infusion of young blood form. must come from the field of unknowns bunt hit makes one remarkable asser­ Mill tossers have been remarkably ex­ sympathy of everybody in this section The Jacksonville team is composed o empt from who knows him. President by their several managers. It will also the raw material from which good ball tion which cannot be left unanswered, fatalities due to accident, Byrne was prove good news to the the following players: George Kurz notwithstanding the immense amount of considerably affected' over the news, as owners of fran­ manager and catcher; H. W. players are made up. We believe that particularly as the assertion has been chises in the minor organization:*, for Harland there are Duffys and McCarthys lying made frequently heretofore by careless traveling they do. In a decade we can he thinks highly of the clever short stop pitcher; "Billy Taylor," the well-kuowi and had met Mrs. Corcorau on one now they can start the work of stgning around loose and if we don't get them or ignorant writers: recall but two or three fatal cases. But occa- their teams content professional, captain and first base the hapless umpire is not in the fact that Lewis, second base; Holland, it won't be because we shall not trv." "A player, able to exercise the Judgment so lucky, as they will not be compelled to play COMMITTEE ON RULES. flnd caution that make a successful within the past few years at least three S'°n ' CARUTHERS BEGINS AGAIN. Foster, third base: McCallum, left field player, The signing of by second fiddle in the "selection" of play­ President Brush has written to Al can really be called a scientific hall player. umpires have met death oil the rail. Reiuly, centre field; Bennett, right field Reach in Any club, with practice, can hit the bail Grand Rapids recalls the fact that ers by the National League. Eichim, extri. New York (the letter reached William Nelson, a Southern League um­ AHRA.MilNG THH EXHIBITION GAMES. him Tuesday), asking him to consent to out, but It takes a genius to bunt and get pire, fell under the wheels Parisian Bob has returned to the club Manager Kurz is playing in his old away with it. Some lovers of the gama of a with which he made his debut as a pro­ President Mttloney and Colonel Mar­ Cincinnati as the place for holding the declare that the hatter train Julv 3, 1892. One of his legs was cus Russell, of the Troy Club owner­ time form, and his throws to seconc meeting of the should line It out cut off and fessional player. He began in an humble are a surprise to all that see him. The Committee on Rules. and make It lively, throw his weight on he died shortly afterward. way, and worked himself along until he ship were in consultation to-day regard­ Sir. You der Ahe, the third member of the bat and sei-d the ball whizzing along March 30, of the same year, Thomas ing the spring exhibition contests. It team work is excellent. Work on the the committee, stood on the highest rung of the base new grounds is nearly completed, anc does not wish to go East, the ground. They say that Is hatting, Zacharias, an umpire, was run over at ball ladder. Then he started back again has been settled that Troy will open the but is willing to come to Cincinnati, Perhaps It Is, but Isn't a successful bunt Homestead, Pa., while crossing the season with Baltimore in the latter city they will be iu fine shape next week. on* 01 the prettiest plays of the game?" and has landed where he started from. The manager has received letters fron and if Mr. Rea?h consents the meeting tracks. And in 1890 Ben Young, the It was in 1883 that he first played there. on the return of the Baltimore Club of the committee will be held hera If "any dub with practice can hit the Pacific Northwest League umpire, was from the South early in April. Air. throughout the State, and is arranging Dave Fontz, in 1884, brought him into Ma- for a trip next week. February 1. ball out," why are all the managers, in killed in a railroad sniashup in Oregon. loney is anxious to make dates also with They will plaj ALT, SORTS. the League You der Abe's ranks, and his record at De Land, Sanford, Kissimmee an< and out of it, continually Even Providence seems to be against since then is well known. Few expected Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Boston, New President Johnson has gone to Jack­ on the lookout for such "dubs?" And the umpire. York and Brooklyn. Bartow. They expect to play three sonville, according to see him slide back as fast as he did. Last seascn the games a week, and to his agreement to why is the ability to hit the ball out Those acquainted with Caruthers Troy team played an interesting series will make it exceed write the fight for the "Commercial the very first consideration in the esti­ The Boston "Herald" is opposed to with Brooklyn and New ingly interesting for the League team; Gazette." method of playing will watch with in­ York alternat­ when they come South for practice. This is probably his last mation of the club employers? tha system Tif playing double games, on terest his career as a first baseman. ing between the two cities and the local work for the paper for some time at Furthermore, it is admitted that bunt the ground that it cheapens the game AS TO BENEFITS. management is anxious to arrange early least. Mr. Johnson has not yet actually and sacrifice hitting is almost invariably and leads to all sorts of unpleasant By the way, is Boston going to do dates with these clubs and under the Base Ball in McKean County. removed to Chicago, nor has he even resorted to in a tight place when ti complications. Its advice is as follows: anything in the way of a benefit for same conditions if possible. New York Kushecqua, Pa., Jan. 23. Editor "Snor taken quarters 'there, and 'the head hard hit is doubtful and by players "The League- would do well to sit down Bennett? The people of Brooklyn turn­ has always had the honor of opaning up Ing Life:'-Base ball is again on the mov< office of the Western Association still whose managers have no faith in their ou the plashing of two games on the same ed out twice iu one year and testified in the season iu this city, and as the and we will have nearly all old players afternoon. privi­ with the exception of Boyles and remains in Cincinnati; but Mr. Johnson, ability to hit it out. This is, therefore, a Postponed games should only a substantial way to their regard for lege has always proved a good thing, Williams said that he would probably find a place confession that it is easier to bunt or be played on opeu days, and all cluba our best , formerly of the Clarions* bould take their chances ou players of this city. When Hub Collms financially, it is lively that the old-time they golug either with Reyuoldsvllle o in the Windy City before the next sacrifice than to hit safe, and that many the schedule." died his widow received over $3400, precedent Why not go back to the old system am will be followed this year, Strntonvllle clubs next season. month passes. more players can do the former than th while Darby O'Brien was dying ovei although nothing has been heard from We retain our left-hand pitcher, Means The Cincinnati stands received quite latter. Logically then the "dubs" must of playing off postponed games in the $3500 was sent him. President Byrne Manager Ward anrt Welch will do-backstop work. forenoon? on the subject as yet. a compliment the other day. Major be the vast majority who caii bunt and and his associates have a happy kmick The Troy Club management is anxious Williams caught every game the clu Burke, the manager of Buffalo Bill, sacrifice as easy as rolling off a log, of arranging such affairs, and they to meet all the "big guns" participated la last season and Boyles ha Base ball enthusiasts, with a statis­ early iu the a record of 23 strike-outs while with th passed through the city. He intends and not the small minority who have the have a sympathetic constituency to ap season so that they may be tble to erecting stands in Brooklyn for hia skill, eye, nerve and heart to hit it out, tical turn of mind, and, therefore, on Clarions, and It Is safe to any they wil the lookout peal to. locate the weak spots in the team strengthen auy team of which they be wooly attraction, and was looking for a no matter how good the pitching or for material for figurative Manager Barnie left this city for (should any exist), before the opening studies, will find the official League of come members. suitable plan. Seeing the drawings for critical the situation. Come again. Louisville last night. Barnie is working the regular chainpknship season. So it the Cincinnati stands he straightway averages, recently published in "Sport­ like the most industrious sort of a will be seen that the exhibition season ing Life," a gold min«, in which In Line in Carnegie's Town. gobbled them up, and a reproduction of The Eastern League is fortunate, in they beaver for the Blue Grass club, and his has a two-fold object, so far as the Troy the Porkopolis grand stand will orna­ deed, to have Patrick Powers as presi can delve and dig out nuggets enough Homestead, Pa., Jau 24. The Houiesteai host of friends iu this city hope to sec Club is concerned, at least. Base Bull Club held a meetingig 1last wee! ment Brooklyn. dent, secretary and treasurer for an for a free coinage of comparisons suf­ him realize in full all of his expecta WHO WILL GET BREOKENRHXiE ? and ficient to last them finished up the buMuess for the pas Mique O'Brien, known to theatrical other year. It is most difficult to lil through tha winter. tions. Here's happy days for the hus­ Now that Con Strothers has affixed year. It was decided to reorganize fo people all over the country, is now uch a position satisfactorily, and hii tler! his signature to a Troy club contract, neit year, the team to be a much bette sporting editor of the "Tribune." re-election was a great compliment am Duffy, Delehanty and Thompson were Will Terry is devoting himself eiitirelj the question arises: "Who will secure one, composed of players nearly all o the only League players whom will be from other places. The pro Manager Bancroft rises to remark » deserved one. to score more to the full development of his shouldei Broekenridge?" that Cotter, the New Bedford first base- than 200 safe hits. Wilkesbarre. Binghamton and ject of forming an liidepeudeut club an< and chest muscles these dayg. The Y' Al­ Dot joining the Monongahela League ha man, is a coming wonder. He gays that Why is it that the newspaper men M. C. A. instructor of gymnastics ha bany are after the big hitter, while New re almost unanimous in favor of a re Leaf by leaf the roses fall. been abandoned. The League next yen the young man is a strong hitter, a gool The pro­ him iu hand. Orleans is giving them all a game race. will contain a club from the P. A, 0. »u> fielder aud a desirable man generally. turn to the dual major league system posed Southeru trip of the Cleveland J. H. DON.NOLLl. Count Campau, wlio played with out) Croui MoKeegport. I'AUL UUAJIUKI'.LAIN. Jan. 27. THE SPORTIISra LIFE. 3

the report of its decision, the contract is of the pitchers. Black is a strapping for his return, all he was worth. Again to his transfer to Washington, he will not s engaged In the cigar manufacturing entirely silent upon this subject. big fellow, fully six feet in height, newspaper men penter him for theatre be available for that Club until the ex­ juslness with his brother. This town, by "In discussing this defense the Court de­ built in proportion, aud uses his South piration of hla college term In June. the way, is where president Nick Young, BASE BALL cides in the first place tickets, peanuts and borrow all the soap that there was not paw in twirling. Mr. Schmelz saw him pictures and calendars which he puts Outflelder Tom Gettinger, at Mobile re- of the big League, halls from. sufficient evidence of such a custom, pitch, several games against the Atlantas ently, while practicing at a target, acci­ William Harris is recommended as a which, to be biuding, must be either well up to tickle Captain Kerr. They even dentally shot himself In the leg with a rising and most promising young player by known to all the parties or of such gen­ in the Southern League last year, and nake free with liis war record, and say is willing revolver. The wound was not serious. Catcher Billy Gray. Harris played with eral or universal standing that the parties to stake his judgment that le was shot in the back. But Mac has If ex-pitcher Jimmy Galvln does not :he Royersford team last season as out­ may be presumed to have considered it he will, with careful handling at the :>een getting even. He has a great succeed in securing an extension from his fielder and substitute tnflelder, he being NOT WORTHLESS. when they made the contract. And then, beginning of the season, develop into a scheme. Whenever a reporter comes reditors, he will, he says, go back to able to fill any Infield position satisfactor­ the Court proceeds to lay down a well- valuable man. We are all hoping so, ily. Harris lives in Millville, N. J. ^nown elementary princple of law, which along and taps on Captain Kerr's door, his old trade gas and steam fitting. at once does away with this defense irre­ for in that position Washington has Mac says, "He is very busy. Want to John J. Nooue, a base ball player, not Tebeau is throwing bouquets at Buck THE LEAGUE CONTRACT AND ITS TEN spective of whether this usage was proved ever been woefully weak. Mercer, of see him myself. Think there is some wTell known, however, jumped into Lake Swing. He says Buck Is the star base or not proved. course, has had experience, and is de­ Mse ball men in there with him." The Michigan, at Chicago, on the 17th inst. runner of the profession. There Is senrct.-ly scribed as one of the gamiest little fel­ tie suicided while crazed with liquor. a ball player in the country who will say DAYS' CLAUSE VALID. "It says: 'But conceding that there was reporter gets interested. If in a hurry that Ewlng is in the same class as a base sufficient evidence *>f the custom and lows who ever planted his feet in the 10 will wait anyway. Then Mac will The Fall River "Herald" is in in usage coutended for by the appellant, we pitcher's position. Of pitcher Egan, the asserting that the salary limit of the New stealer with Hamilton, of the Pluluuel- are clearly of the opinion that it was not iol'y* him up by yarns about his early England League last season was $1200. phias, without going any further. Media, Pa., boy, very little is known lays when his face was his fortune. A James The League Contract Not In Litigation admissible to vary the terms of this special here. We are going to await his com­ It was $900, exclusive of the manager. j H. Manning, who was manager contract. Either the contract must pre­ half-hour's wait in the cold will render Yank Robinson Is out of the hospital ind captain of the Savanau Club in the vail aud make void the usage or the usage ing, and see how he sizes up, before an the reporter very anxious. He will even aud has gone to Denver to fully recover. Southern League last season, has sold the in the Pickett Case-The Old Asso­ must prevail and make void the contract.' opinion is ventured. Manager Schmelz promise Mac a railroad pass if he opens If the Colorado climate doesn't agree with league franchise for that city to J. D. "The Court simply reiterated an A B C has confidence iu him, and that must the door on some pretext. Mac gets him he will go to Las Vegas, Mexico. Miller, a merchant of Savannah, who rep­ principle of the law of contracts that suffice us for the present. resents the corporation which Is to run the ciation Personal Contract Only Was out his key, opens the door aud shows Frank Butler's old base ball friends club this season. The price paid was $5(X). when parties reduce their contracts to ODDS AND ENDS. that the oifice is empty has been for an n South Boston gave a benefit concert last writing the writing Is the evidence of the The first games booked for the home Sunday night, and raised nearly $400 for Old , the "Gladiator," Involved in the Issue. contract, and its terms shall not be varied exhibition series so far are on April hour. him. Mr. Butler is now at Hot Springs. showed up at ihe recent Slusher-Vokes by extraneous evidence. PBTXOTO8. ight near Louisville. When asked about 23, 24 and 25 with Manager John Chap­ Here is the latest. A certain, ball Tho Grand Rapids team will possess an "It must he now clear to the simplest man's Buffalo Club. It is just possible international character, as two Canadian 94, Louis Rogers shook his knowledge box The decision of the Maryland Court mind that this decision in no way touches player has been acting as head porter iu and said: "Well, I don't know. It lookn that a few dates may creep iu ahead of players Joe Knight, of St. Thomas, and Ike they of Appeals in the case upon or invalidates the ten-day clause iu a downtown hotel. The other day a Arthur Sippi, of London have signed with think the old man has seen his of Ballplayer the League contracts. Rather by implica­ that time. The boys are getting base man with two wooden legs entered one jest days, but he cau fool many of them Pickett against the Baltimore Base Ball tion it sustains that clause. ball hungry, and the weather is so it. yet." of those little rooms, and took a seat. Scranton has lost, throe good players Club has been made the subject of a 'The ten-day clause is now incorporated propitious at present that games between The head porter came along. From un­ Congressman Tom Johnson, of Ohio, into every League contract, and is just amateur picked nines would bring in a Second baseman Tlglie having signed with who has been named the "Cusler of the great deal of mistaken and harmful as much a part of it as any other clause, der the door he could just see the Binghamton, pitcher Cunningham with pretty fair gate even now. wooden pins. "Who in the blazes put Sioux City, and catcher Hess with Minne­ Tariff Reformers," and is cutting quite a comment by base ball writers all over Hid just as binding upon the plnyer, when Talk of the sale of Farrell and Meakin igure in Congress at present, is the senior the country; and the cause of an erron­ lie puts his signature to It. The parties that wheelbarrow in there," he howled. apolis. brother of Al. Johnson, the fatuous ex- is revived. Their sale will not be favor­ Next moment he grabbed the pins, Jack J?eltz and Count Cainpau organized eous impression among writers, mag­ reduce their contract to writing, and the ably regarded here, but Washiugtonians and chieftuiu of the Players' League. Both teu-day clause is one of the parts of it. gave a vigorous yank. The rest can be nines at New Orleans Sunday week, and Tom and Al are big aud handsome men of nates and players, as to the scope, effect In the Pickett contract there was no ten- console themselves with the belief that guessed. the first scrub game of 1894 attracted sev­ striking personality. and validity of the League coutra-ct. day clause in the writing, aiid here is the if these two are to be disposed of it Dave Foutz has one of those Wat- eral hundred people. The Campaus won, W. A. Hoaglaud, who is now managing This was the result, however, of the difference," will mean a deal whereby this city kins' contracts which Voii der Ahe 0 to 0. pedestrian events, is an old time base will gain the very best of material to President Pat Powers is, we are told, meagre and incomplete reports of the gave his manager last season. As head ball manager and umpire. He was one. of, fill in certain other wide gaps in the fretters they cannot be beaten. now about to tackle the arduous task of the organizers of the original New York decision sent over the land a result WASHINGTON WHISPERS. placement of the regular playing team making up the Eastern League schedule. State League, which afterward developed Pittsburg once thought of taking a How can he until the circuit question is , for which the Baltimore Club is in part for the season. Mr. Schmelz is too good look at Murphy, the Yale short stop. Into the International League. He is an censurable, inasmuch as it should have a base ball manager to let these two settled? applicant for a position on this year's SOME OF MANAGER SCHMELZ'S A New Yorker told the ex-president Pitcher Slgsby. who was given a Eastern League umpire staff. been at some pains to see that the case excellent players get away from Wash­ about the man. The latter informed PLANS UNFOLDED. ington without some very good reason brief trial by the New York Club last sea- has one of the finest was properly and fully reported in the the controlling powers, but nothing defi­ sou, Is at Union College. He will play liquid emporiums aud cafes iu Louisville. existing for their sale or exchange. nite was decided upon. with tho Amsterdam, N. Y., Club next Fred has a business turn of mind. He is foreign papers, in justice to itself, the Some of the New Material Said to be Tlie Randall, opposite the Treasury summer. League, and all the other The newspaper men are having an­ a good fellow, and, best of all, a good great interests in Demand Already—Alleged Bid Building, will be headquarters for the other fall-out. It is not over a base Charley Bassett, the well-known third- mixer. His place is the headquarters for involved. Outside) of the parties di­ For Davis—The Spring Practice Washington Club this year. ball manager this time, however. baseman, claims that he signed with Provi­ all of the Falls City's sporting contingent. rectly interested, or, at most, outside of Battles for blood will be the first dence on the condition that he would not No matter whether their hobby be the Work of the Team—General Men­ The latest is that Manager Buck will be reserved, diamond, Maryland, nobody knew just what con­ contests of the soar-on on the home be up here by February 1. but no club has made him an the turf or the ring, Fred is up tion. grounds. Nines will be chosen from offer yet. In all lines. tract was in litigation, ami as the re­ That little squib about The grand stand on Russell ball park Catcher Joseph B. Gunson writes the the veterans and the young bloods, and being in business hero is no good any ports sent out shed no light on that will be pitted against each other. The at Massillon, O., was destroyed on the "Sporting Life" as follows: "I have read very important point, the conclusion Washington, D. C., Jan. 24, Editor more. It was said that Harry had an 19th by a fire of incendiary origin. The repeatedly iu different papers, including "Sporting L i f e:" That Manager bovs will be playing for their jobs then, interest in Gavies' place. loss was only about $300, but there was no "Sporting Life," that I hud signed with was naturally jumped at that the regu­ Schmelz has chosen well his new ma­ and it is a safe wager they put their A local paper to-day answers a sub­ Insurance. Sioux City. 1 wish you would kindly recti­ lar League contract, which is now in terial is amply evidenced when it is best feet forward. Umpires McQuaide scriber who asked where the headquar­ Will F. Hart, whose last professional fy the statement, as I consider it an injus­ universal use, was the document upon and Snyder have already been secured ters of the Pittsburg Club was located. engagement was with Brooklyn, has, after tice to me, when I have done business known that offers have already been with no club, aud am liberty to sign which Pickett made and won his legal made for four of the new men. Any of to umpire these games. It said: "Possibly in Sioux City, Wheel­ a full season's rest, decided to return to President N. E. Young has nothing ing, W. Va.; Jersey City and Pittsburg, the diamond. He has signed to pitch for where I please." fight. the clubs in the Western League stand to say these days, but he is doing a Sioux City. Frank Bonner, the Baltimore acquisi­ ready to purchase the releases of Has- Pa." To all appearances there were sev­ tion, was born in Lowell 24 years ago, As a matter of fact, the League con­ powerful sight of thinking, and, of eral shots connected with this answer. With McMahon, Mullane, Baker, Hawke tract did not figure in the case at all. siiuiaer, Cartwright, Ward and Catupau. course, the League will get the bene­ and Homer, Baltimore ought to be well and played in the Rhode Island State Overtures in that direction have been There is nothing new in Killen's case. fined for pitchers. Boston "Herald." You League < 1880, '87, '88 and '8U. In 18UO The contract under which Pickett fit of his wise conclusions. and 1891 he was iu Plaiufield, made, but not one will be released, trans­ OH \ULES T. K. MILLER. Frank, it is said, does not like the way forgot to Include that excellent pitcher, N. J., and brought suit was the contract adopted some papers have been abusing him. Inks, In your list. the last two seasons was a member of ferred, exchanged or otherwise disposed CU'.CLE. thj Wilkesbarres. He is stocky in build, by the American Association in 1891. of until he has been given a most thor­ The New York Club is said to be will­ weighs 100 pounds, aud iu appearance This was a document of less than 200 ough trial on the turf this spring. If PITT SBURG PENCILLINGS. ing to give between $4000 and $T)000 for resembles the release of Meakin and Farrell, which Hugh Duffy. words, positive in its terms, and he comes up to an established mark he PERSOHALJNTPERTIKENT. is just half as much as Wagner's price was Charley Bf uuett was the oldest catcher with no exemptions, such as th_e will be permitted to wear a Washington A CLUB OFFICIAL. TALKS ON in the first place. In point of length of service in the League. The State League has adopted the No back stop ever rivaled him for preci­ ID-days' notice of release claim. uniform so long as ho plays good, hard TRAINING QUARTERS. Cincinnati, St. Louis, Baltimore and ball and conducts himself p-operly. These Reach ball. sion or excellence in Ids work. Last sea­ Sam Laroqne is wintering at Windsor Louisville are all iu need of batting son was one of the best he ever played, It was, in short, an absolute season four muii in particular must have played strength. Now what's the matter with that contract for personal services, binding Players Take Poor Care of Dressing Mills, Quebec. aud, although he did not have a good bat­ ratttliug good ball in the Southern Rooms —Some Gossip About the Is quietly wintering in hard and timely hitter, Jim O'Rourke, for ting percentage, hi., hitting was very ' upon both parties, and v us only adopted League last year any of these teams? in order to be in such Club Meeting—Bits of Local News Hyde Park, Mass. timely, and move than once helped to win by the Association to help it in its fight demand. Hassamaor, who is a Califor- Catcher Billy Robinson may be the Charles H. Hussey, who claims to be a a game at the eleventh hour. nian, played second base for Montgom­ and General Gossip. first-class player, though a deaf mute, First baseman Jimmy Fields has been against the National Leagu» in 1891, Baltimore's captain. wants an engagement with some State ery, "Big Ed" Cartwright covered first The Bostons, as usual, will get into trim asked to re-sign with Erie, but would liko when it not only needed' and sought League or Western League. He cau be ad­ to play elsewhere, owing to the treatment for Memphis, Ward figured in New Or­ Pittsburg, Jan. 23. Editor "Sporting at Charlottesville, Va. dressed at Willianuvlllo, III. League players, but bad to resort to Life:" My few comments on the eco­ be received a part of last season at the leans, Baltimore and Cincinnati, and Walter Plock has been engaged to play New York gloats at Its success in get­ hands of press ud public In Erie. During extraordinary efforts to hold its own Charley Cainpau, otherwise known as nomical policy of the Pittsburg Club in first b:\se for Indianapolis. men. So absolute ting Murphy away from Boston, while tho winter, Jimmy kept himself employed was that 18'o con­ the "Count," captained aud played left last week's paper did not exactly please Catcher Clarke was the first Baltiinor- for a fact Boston never had any idea of by running a meat sliop in Philadelphia. tract that not an American Association field for New Orleans. But these are the club owners. So the writer to-day can to sign a contract for 1804. securing him. Boston wanted a catcher, He sold the establishment at a profit a player could have been released under not the only men signed for Washington listened to a leading official in reply. Sullivan, the big pitcher, mourns the and Murphy is an infielder. few days ago in order to get ready tot it that season a fact which will make that are wanted elsewhere. Catcher Ed The man said: "I don't exactly agree loss of his mother, who has Just died. Pitcher Petty is reported as being base ball. with your statement about our economi­ is being pushed by friends hard at work in a Nashville packing house. The engagement of the Yale short stop, quite a number of discharged players Dugdale was certainly the "top-notcher" To stand any chance of re-engagement by in the Southern League last year, and I cal plans. Some people would think from for manager of the St. Louis Browns. Murphy, by New York is believed to* be due kick themselves even at this late d'ay. your story that we were too close to PiteTier Davles is studying medicine at New York he must report twenty pounds to the pressure brought to bear by Director That the 10 days' clause was absent am saying that fully aware of what the College of Physicians in Chicago. lighter than he was last fall. Wheeler, who Is a Yale man. New York "Kid" Baldwin. Billy Earle, Joe Sug- provide a good dressing room or training It is said that in that contract was evident from the quarters for our men. Do you want _The veteran catcher and first Imseman, Mrs. Duffy, wife of the has not beeu fortunate with college play­ den and Park Wilson, now of the New "Doc" Keuuedy, is now a New York police­ great Bostou centre fielder, Is not likely ers. The last experiment in that Hue was fact that the club was compelled to go Yorks, and others did in that League. us to put carpet on the floor?" to recover from her illness. Hugh hoped short stop Wagoiihursf, who, after btc "Oh, no," ventured the writer; "make man. outside the contract itself in order to Dugdale came to 's Chat­ Pitcher Hodson is negotiating with that the California climate might prove being turned down sued the club. Murphy, establish by other evidence the "custom tanooga team late in the season last the place comfortable, fill up the cracks Scranton, aud may wear a Scranton uni­ beneficial, but such has not been the case. it is understood, has been guaranteed hia and holes, make the place cheerful, at President C. H. Gensilnger, of the New salary for the entire season, whether suc­ of releasing ball players on 10 days' year, fat aud out of condition. In the form. Orleans Southern cessful or not. first seven games he played he only least." Outficlder Joe Kelly has declined to League club has closed notice." "There would not be much use of do­ au agreement with the Pittsburgs to play Pitcher O. R. Sprogel declares that th« made two measly little hits, but at the re-sign with Baltimore at the terms of­ In the Crescent City on March, 31, April 1 promulgation of his contract with Indian­ The present League contract has not ing that," continued the u,agnate. "We fered. yet been tested completion of the first two months his aud 2, and the Baltimores on April 7, 8 apolis did him injustice, as he lias not in court, but there is batting average was 427. He is a man did make the rooms much better than a Elmer Smith and pitcher Ehret are and 9. signed with that club. At he time of pro­ little doubt that should it ever be tested that is much wanted. good many in the League and what was practicing every flue day at the Pittsburg Raleigh Rusie, said to be a first cousin mulgation he had several offers from East­ it will stand the closest judicial scrutiny. the result? The men took ihe poker, Ball Park. of , the New York pitcher, ern and State League clubs, which, of DAVIS WANTED.* John McGeaehy, In fact, the decision in the Pickett case is got it red hot and then bored holes in the well-known out- has been arrestad In Cincinnati on a course, were recalled when bis alleged Another straw blew into the way of the floor with no other object than just flelder, is a polo referee in charge of feloniously assaulting a young contract with Indianapolis was promul­ directly a victory for the regular League your correspondent recently. On the best to see ho\v quick a hole could be made. this winter. woman in Rochdale, Ind. He denies me gated by President Young. Sprogef would contract and for its framer Colonel evidence it was told me that the Wag­ Again they took a hatchet and threw Director Conant still believes that Mike charge. like to know what remedy he has for the. John I. Rogers, who has always held ners had offered $3000 cash for the re­ it up against the walls to see if it would Kelly is one of the best drawing cards in The Boston players out on the Paelflc Injury done him. lease of , of the New tho business. coast are reported as badly broken up over Dauny Richardson just at present has that a contract for personal services can stick. They cut holes in the doors, etc. an opportunity to Yorks. It was known that they regard­ I guess "Buster" Buivell refused a chance to Bennett's misfortune, as he was not only muse over the. muta­ be made good and binding in law; and ed the young man as one who would tit if we gave them velvet carpet get on the Boston team, and accepted Min­ a star player, aud one whose place it will bility of base ball prominence. He has also that in the contract itself should in nicely on third1 base or in the out­ they would do just the same. We want neapolis' terms. be hard to fill, but the cloae friend of all been reinstated by the Brooklyn Club aud be contained all the relations between field, but the exact terms which they to do what is right by our men, but can­ Easton has signed Belts (conditionally), the boys. offered to New York, but the latter club not see much method in your sugges­ Wright, Hughes, Gillau, Lewis aud Wentz Manager Brackett, of the Peoria Club, lias rejc.-tcd the offer. Dunny may be be contained and defined all the rela­ had offered for his release had been kept utilized by President Byrrm, but then a secret. But New York would not let tion. The present training quarters are and several others. would like to hear from some of his old tions between club and player. The pretty good, I think, and our men ought As was anticipated, that excellent man­ players or any tossers that would like again he may be traded to St. Louis. A him go, and there you are. If people to play in the new Western Association. couple of years ago Richardson would only lesson for base ball magnates in will not sell, to be able to get in the best of shape. ager, , has been elected man­ have been welcomed with open arms by even the Wagners cannot Of course, indoor ager of the Wilkesliarre Club. He can be addressed, 338 Essex street, the Pickett case is the danger of fooling buy. But the very fact that this offer work does not last Lynn, Mass. auy club in the League. very long." Ex-pitcher Sam Kelly is after a position Harry Tayior is now located in the law with special contracts. has been made for the player is ad­ T< > BE HELD IN JERSEY CTTY. as umpire In one of tlie niiuor leagues The Overman ball club, of Chtcopee ditional evidence that the owners of the Falls, Mass., will change its name this office of Marcy & Close, 276 Main street, Captain, Kerr to-day confirmed the re­ the Eastern League preferred. Buffalo, working hard to make himself fit The Decision Reviewed. local team and their genial manager port that the Fittsburg Club's annual The present address of Patsy Flaberty, season to the Victor Base Ball Club. It are leaving no stone unturned in the en­ intends to have a strong team and may as a practical lawyer. As soon as he be­ In the appended article from the "Bal­ meeting would be held in Jersey City on third baseman of last season's Chattanooga make several trips through New York and comes familiar with piactice he will form timore News" will be found a detailed deavor to give Washington the very Feb. 26. The election of officers aud a team, is wanted at this oflice. a partnership with a risii:g young Buffalo best in the market if it is "gettable." Massachusetts. lawyer. review of the now celebrated case, few other matters would come up. All negotiations between Messrs. Byrne, Pitcher NIchols left the Boston com­ Apropos of bus" ball Tayior fruuk- which may serve as an important pre­ NOTABILITIES IN1 TOWN7. of Brooklyn, and Itaruie. of Louisville, ly states that his ball playing experience, "Bv the way, what are the chances of bination on the lOth inst., and left San so far from cedent in future base ball litigation; Several old-time favorites of the base Al. Scandrett being "retained as secre­ about Intie'lder Richardson, are off. Francisco for Kansas in order to visit his being as demoralizing as it Is Pitcher Joe Reilly Is wintering in Chi­ generally pictured, was decidedly beneficial "The ease of John T. Pickett against the ball diamond drifted into the city dur­ tary?" was asked. unfortunate catcher, Charley Bennett. iu to him in many ways apart from finances. Baltimore Base Ball Club, lately decided ing the past few days. Emil Gross, cago, and is still disengaged. Ho can he response to a telegram from Beunett ask­ "Can't tell," said Mr. Kerr, "it is a addressed at 1407 Michigan avenue. C. E. Jewcll, ex-manager of the Tiffin, tu favor of the plaintiff by tlie Court of the catcher; Joe Quest, the second base- little early just yet to discuss the elec­ ing him to come. Sandusky and Wheeling Clubs, is at his Appeals, seems to be quite generally mis­ man, and1 , the , IMtchcr John Stafford, of last season's Mr. Curtis, the well-known and popu­ understood, and in some quarters it tion." Lewiston Club, -will soon hang out his home in Fludlay, Ohio, disengaged. He bus wore all here in one day. The two lar manager of Spaldlng Brothers' New has been running an independent team beeu construed as rendering Invalid and of Secretary Scandrett came hustling shingle and wait for a medical practice. York house, former were on their way to the prize along at this juncture, and interrupted who has just returned from a in Findliiy for the past three seasons, but no force the ten-day clause now inserted iu fight in Jacksonville, while the latter, Manager Gus Schmelz and Harry Wel- Canadian trip, reports that the prospects ho would now like to secure the manage­ all League contracts. the talk. The greeting between the offi­ don, of the "Cincinnati Enquirer," went to for base ball in Canada are very promis­ "In view of this prevalent misunder­ who was such a big favorite in your ment of some minor league club again. cials was far more cordial than on sev­ Florida together to witness the big figlit. ing for this season. Mr. Jewell knows every ball player in the standing of a case of such importance to city for many years, was headed for eral occasions which the undersigned The Pittsburg Club makes no claim to Tommy McCarthy has written the buse bull world a plain statement of St. Louis, with the avowed intention to the country, and could get together a good witnessed about six weeks ago. Per­ tho services of Pitcher Knell. For all Boston Club for sufficient money to re­ team in a very short time. Mr. Jewell is the facts, as they were before the Court, of accepting the first proposition on a that the other clubs are not rushing alter and of the law laid down, would seem haps the breach will be fixed up. You turn East. The bad weather in California highly recommended by and Western League team, which should be him. has spoiled the trip for the Boston com­ Parson Nicholson. to be Iu order. And here It is proper to offered him. He says he is still able to can't tell. Pitcher Frank Forman requests us to bination, and the players are practically say that the case was decided according A PLB.V FOR THE MIDGET. stranded iu Frisco. The New York Club has signed William to well-known elementary principles of play a good game, and feels as though This afternoon an intimate friend of state that he has not signed with Toledo, Murphy, the crack Yale short stop. He law; is entirely in accord with a plain, he would add strength to any of the George Miller wrote the Midget at Har- aud is free to 80 busii.css with any other The only Boston players signed to date will report for duty when the championship common-sense, view of the matter, and teams in that League. "Cy" Young, club. are Nash, Duffy and McCarthy. Tlie others season begins. Murphy is even smaller risburg, giving him some good advice Is doing are holding out for salary increases. Lowe will undoubtedly stand as law In Mary- Cleveland's great pitcher, is also said and hope. "Keep a stiff upper lip, dally work in than or Shorty Fuller, whom laud and out of Maryland. And further, to be in the city, but if he is, is keep­ the gymnasium at Cincinnati and is report­ Is the only one who will receive an in­ be may displace. He was born in South- George," said he, "Keep in good condi­ ed fit to go upon the field at an hour's uo­ crease. Nash and Duffy are the highest vine, Mass., just 24 years ago. He is 5ft., that it in uu way touches or invalidates ing himself so shady that it would take tion, and I'll bet a few bones that you salaried men in the team. the ten-day clause. several search warrants to find him. tice. SVkin. tall and weighs 125 pounds stripped. "Iu the first place, it would be well to will be in it the coming season. Your , George Tetieau and Jack Catcher John Ryan, who had an agree­ In tho college class he was a fine fielder, state the facts, as much of the misunder­ THE WASHING-TON TEAM recent letter was shown to the gentle­ O'Connor graduated from the same ama­ ment with the Springfield Club exempting daring base runner and hard hitter. Ex­ standing arises from a wrong conception will take three weeks of indoor work in men, controlling the Pittsburg Club. teur team the Shamrocks, of North St. him from reservation in case a. Major pert opinion is divided as to his ability. of them. the big gymnasium of the Washington They* were delighted over the fact that Louis. League club should desire his services, lias Some college authorities think he will "The suit was brought for the alleged Light Infantry Corps beginning with you are trying- to do the right thing, so Now it is said for second baseman beeu released by Springfield aud has been easily succeed as a professional, while breach of a special contract of hiring. March 12, when the men have been or­ Childs that he is tired of Cleveland and signed by the Boston Club. others believe that he win not come up to you can get back in the League. They We have letters Fuller's standard. The contract was made and entered Into dered to report here. Manager Schmelz assured would liUe to play in the East, Brooklyn for Fred Betts. Ted The New York Club by and between the Baltimore Base Ball me that they would do all in preferred. Sullivan. Geo. Stltz, pitcher Hodson, Frank will It is stated retain Fuller. Murphy, it completed arrangements for the use of their power to see that you got a good Rlnn, Manager Is understood, Club, of the city of Baltimore, party of this gymnasium during the week, aud Neither Klnslow nor Richardson, of Sharslg, Joe Stewart, pitch­ was signed without the ad­ tliw first part, and John T. Plckett, of Chi­ place, if not with the Pittsburg Club." Brooklyn, are any longer under suspension, er Jerchen, Manager Chapman, Harry T. vice or assent of Manager Ward. cago, party of the second part, and, omit­ as the Randall, where the men are to The Midget's friend said to me: as their term of suspension closed with Smith. W. R. Harringtou, W. H. Watkius, Club owners aud managers who krow ting the strictly formal parts, is In these bo quartered until the opening of the "George Miller is a ball player and last season. Jake Virtue, George Vanderbeck. their business order their uniforms and words: That 'the said party to the second regular season is within a half block of ought to be in the National League. Pitcher Ned Crane has entered a South "Dad" Clarke, the new New York other paraphernalia about this time, before part agrees to play ball for tlie party of the gymnasium, things will be handy for There's where a man who plays the Bostou gymnasium, with a view to getting pitcher, is no tenderfoot, as, one of the the spring rush commences, and write the first part for the season of 18!)2 for our genial, bewhiskered manager and New York writers, for some reason or there is ample time and disposition to give the sum of three thousand (3000) dollars, game George can do certainly belongs. into condition to do some real pitching his crew. The Light Infantry "gym" is I will feel very much put out if George next season. other, tried to make out. A player who all orders the proper care and attention. with five hundred dollars advanced on fitted up with the has seasoned in Omaha. Columbus and Erie In this matter a nod is as good as a kick the contract; said sum of five hundred (300) most modern athletic isn't on the pay rolls of some League Manager Dave Foutz has considerable won't be so green In New York. to the manager who wishes to consider the dollars to be considered part of the appliances and is almost roomy enough, club faith in Lehance, who, ho says, suffered this year." more from stage fright last season than Pi teller Terry is a member of the Young best interests of his club and players. three thousand (3000) dollars above stated. to play a game of ball in with all but A GIIOWT. IN SIGHT. Men's Christian Association, of Brooklyn, Apropos of the uniform question, we can­ Salary payable 1st nud 15th of each mouth, the out fielders placed in their regular Those spring exhibition games had anything else. and daily takes several hours of training not refrain from directing attention to services to commence on the 2Eastern Park on April G and 7, and a reputation of Spalding Bros, as base ball balance of tlie season. stands will begin in good earnest. The anxious applicants. A man was heard for the love of it. outfitters is so well established "It will he noticed that this la not a game with Yale for April 14. He is trying aud world League contract. It was made while the diamond is to be veered around a few to say to-day: "Well, I guess I am go­ Charley White, ex-president of the to arrange games with Buffalo and Troy. wide, Baltimore Club was a memlwr of the Amer­ points so that hereafter the ing to get the throw-down on those Eastern League, now in the hotel business The Boston Club may give Tim tteefe ican Association. Most important of all, will not have the full glare of the sun games." Then the man sighed mourn­ In I'tlea, has just recovered from a serious an opportunity to show whether he retains GETTING INTO LIXB. It contained no ten-day clause, as is now in his eyes all through the games. The fully and ejaculated "That's the way. attack of pneumonia. his old-tlmo skill or rot. That would be incorporated into all League contracts, roof of the present grand stand is to be Anything easy I don't get. The hard Pitcher Colclough is the latest Pitts­ a good move. With a team like tlie Bos­ The Franklin Base Ball Club Thor­ and made no reference to any. burg player to ^et Into line by signing. tons behind him we feel sure that Keefe oughly Organized For Business. raised about ten or twelve feet to per­ ones are where I always come in." He didn't want more salary, but w acted would be still a great and winning pitcher. "The club defended the action upon two mit a better circulation of air through Last spring if I remember rightly, Franklin, Jan. 24. No town in West­ grounds. First It alleged a lack of skill more work next season. Ted Kennedy, the well-known pitcher, ern Pennsylvania and ability on 1'icketfs part; and, sec­ that structure, and all the seating ca­ there was a hick over the early games. It is deemed that has who invented an excellent catcher s mitt, in proportion to popu­ ond, It set up and undertook to prove that pacity of the park is to be overhauled FITTSBURG WILL BE IN IT. fully recovered from the effects of his and retired from playing to devote his time lation is a better base ball town than there was a universal atfd well-known cus­ and put into "ship shape." Folks down this way must take ex­ sickness of 1892 and looks fit to catch the to manufacturing the mitt, has just invent­ Franklin. The team for 1*1)4 will be tom observed liy all professional base ANOTHER EXPERIMENT. ceptions to the statement that there will game of his life In 'U4. ed a novel boxing glove, a description of the best yet. An organization lias been ball clubs that the club shall have the Only the best sort of reports reach be less changes in the Boston Club than Hobby Lowe, who is a fellow townsman which is given iu our pugilistic depart­ formed by the establishment of a lim­ right, on ten days' notice, to release any Washington about Dave Thompson, the any in the League. Pittsburg will be of Charley Beunett. both hailing from New- ment. ited partnership among a number of plnyer who does not come up to the re­ Denver infielder, who is to be given a in this push for, from the outlook just Castle, Pa., WAS much affected over the It is understood that at the annual young men, of which the following are quirements of his position and play satis­ sad accident to Bennett. meeting of the New York Club on Feb. the officers: President, J. P. Keene; factorily; that the defendant received the trial on third base during the spring now it appears that the team will be 8, Arthur Bell will be elected secretary of ten days' notice and was discharged. series of exhibition games. If one- on the field in the coming season with Frank Ward may play second base for secretary, ,T. B. Borland; treasurer, W. Washington acceptably, but he is not the club in place of C. D. White, removed U. Besley. General John A. Wiley has "As to the first ground of defense, the third that is said about his work is true only one new face, not very new that, 's equal fn any department of the to Utlca. In that event another superin­ Court held that Fiekett was bound to the he will become a star of the first water for Stenzel was iu the field over fifty tendent will have to be selected to succeed been selected as manager of the team. exercise of that skill only game, not by a long shot. which is pos­ in the fastest kind of company. A Den­ games the past season. There may be Director Billings thinks that Jim Mr. Bell. and will have charge of the team aF sessed by those of ordinary skill, com­ President Byrne says that practice and while on the field. petency and standing In this particular ver newspaper man now in the city told some more changes, but as our club man­ O'Uourke would make a good catcher for me a day or two ago that Thompson was ager is away from the city and seldom the Boston Club. The orator has a good will be traded only on condition that a A committee was appointed to con­ occupation. And the Court defined ordi­ player of equal ability can be secured In nary skill to be that degree which meu the hardest and most accurate thrower writes, they cannot be mentioned. many admirers iu Bostou. fer with the management of the Oil McFADDEN TUB TURNKEY. exchange. It is possible that the Brooklyn City team, with instructions engaged in that particular art usually em­ froih third to first he had ever cast eyes The Brooklyn Club wants to sell Lovatt, Club might consider a proposition from the to arrange ploy, not that which belongs to a few on, goes after everything in sight with a Few people have evor visited Captain or exchange him for some other player. New York club to exchange Mike Tier- a schedule of games for the summer men only of extraordinary endowments hearty good will and is a natural hitter. Ktrr, the ruling spirit of the local club, President Byrne thinks Lovatt has played nan for Burns. between the two teams, and to open and nud capabilities. The Court decideil that Thompson was anxious to be given1 a in his little den on Cologne alley, with­ on the team long enough. Infielder Frank J. Bonner, who wa» cHse the season, and play all holiday Pickett had introduced sufficient evidence trial here because his most intimate out meeting McFaddeu. This gent with William Miller, a pitcher and general said to have been re-engaged by Wllkes- games with them. The secretary has to show that he possessed ordinary skill. player of the Ohio and Virginia League, is barre, lias settled that tale of accepting "Most of the misunderstanding friend, George Tebcau, is also to play on the gentle name is a warehouseman, open for engagement, and been instructed to begin securing a about who is also custodian of the den when can be addresstd the terms of the Baltimore Club, which team at once. Most of the old players this case seems to arise upon the second the Washington team. Tebeau is loud at 36 Hunter street. Cleveland, O. dropped him. It is said manager HanUm ground of the defense. The contention upon in his praises of Thompson's work. his employer is absent. Now, McFad- Billy Wlryte, who Is running a ball will play Bouner at third base and Jen- will be asked to sign. Those will include the part of the club was that the contract FACTS ABOUT THE KIDS. den doesn't like newspaper men. They team at Lakewood, N. J., is open for en­ uiugs at suortfield. Steen, Mattern, Alexander, Hitelu'y, was made subject to a usage or custom; Good work is also expected from once published a story that when he gagement for '94. He is in first-class con­ Tip O'Neil, the famous , for­ Kunninger, Jordan, I'ower and Mattern, that the club had a right to cancel the con­ several other of the young bloods, par­ was a. boy he ran away from his guar­ dition. His arm is as good as ever. merly of St. Louis and Cincinnati, is now and, in addition, two or three i' tract and discharge the player on giving located iu Amsterdam, N. Y., where players will be engaged. ten days' uotice. As the Court states in ticularly from Mercer and Black, two dian and the hitter offered (Hi cents Even should Pitcher Sullivan agree b* THE LIFE. Jan. 27.

f whom it is reported that each individ- CHICAGO man. I tell you that it i» a hard mat- f returning. His absence was not l has carried back to his home a large GLEANINGS. :er to pick out winners in the winter. CALIFORNIA CULLINGS. greatly commented upon, as the vacated BASE BALL pile of "oof" over and above his ex­ [s it not so, Friend Weil? You know wsitiou in the field was filled by on« cuses so great an amount, in fact, as A FAMOUS EX-PL,AYEB'S LIFE IN vou tried it once, and was compelled PLANS TO CREATE A RESERVE jf the pitchers, and the team did not o raise the query whether the keen DANGER. :o revise your tables. FUND FOR THIS SEASON. suffer from loss of identity bv the in- oinpetition for places on the team was It looks as though arrangements would roduction of a local player. However, n'omoted by a desire to play cricket or Ed Williamson Seriously 111—A New >e perfected whereby the Erie Club The Present Year Not Expected to be here has been another name dropped o make money. will *roin GOSSIP OF ENGLAND. Catcher For the Colts—Jimmy get the services1 of young Stryker, Profitable, But the League the club list during the week, and This year we are to have visiting :he local amateur pitcher. He is certain Will be he later defection will certainly have Ticket teams from South Africa and Ryan to Wed—The Accident to to make a success of it. The only Organized With Strong Backing— ionie effect on the remaining Easterners. A GRAND BASE BALL PARK SECDRED Tom Holland, but I am confident that Bennett—General News and Gossip. ilrawback was his situation. He is Interior Towns Enthusiastic. Etcher Nichols packed up his beloug- the Philadelphians will easily take the bookkeeper for a large engine works, ngs last Monday and started Eastward premier place in general interest. Chicago, Jan. 22. Editor "Sporting and naturally hesitates resigning so San Francisco, Cal., Jan. 18. Editor with his wife and child. The sad acci- IN LONDON. IN GENERAL. good a position for a minor leaguer's lent that befell Catcher Benuett, of Life:" Martin Lee, a Milwaukee semi- "Sporting Life" Matters in base ball he Boston Club, was in a great meas- R. G. Knowles has returned from rofessional ball player, has been signed salary. But I understand his employ­ are generally shaping themselves here, America in greatly improved health and ers have granted him a summers' va­ irelargely responsible for Nichols' sud­ jy Captain Anson for next season.' He so that there are good prospects of some den severance of connection with the The Visit oi the "Gentlemen ol Phila- '.s nightly delighting large audiences at vas secured on the recommendation of cation, with certain conditions. definite action being taken before the :he best music hall. His reception at MINOR MENT.TON. winter team. When the press dis- t'ommy Nagle, who played under Anson first of February concerning the organi­ mtches brought the news of the awful delphia"-Ihat They May do For the Tivoli, which all Americans in Lon­ :wo seasons ago. Lee will be tried Charlie Bierbauer, a brother of Pitts- zation of the for 1894. don ought to visit, as it is probably accident, Nichols wired for particulars, the >ehind the bat. For the past few years burg's great second baseman, is, I un­ Despite the financial stringency, and the and received a reply from Mrs. Ben- est managed music hall in the world, le has played with the Oconomowoc, derstand, open for an engagement. sluggishness of enterprise, many of the Base Ball-New Clubs Springing up is most enthusiastic lett confirming the newspaper story. and out of the 25 iVatertown and Waukesha clubs, and Charlie would make a rattling man brainy men of interior towns recognize There has been a strong bond of friend­ urns, his is rivaled iu applause only by lis work is said to have been of the for some minor league team. He also the value of the advertising their cities Throughout the Country. the great Chevalier. ship between Mr. and Mrs. Nichols and lighest order. He is alleged to be es- plays the middle bag, and is a dead would derive from being members of a Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, and the pitcher The J's have secured the entire infield jecially quick in throwing to bases, ringer for his illustrious brother in many reputable base ball association, especially concluded to cut short his stay on the London, Jan. G. Editor "Sporting of last year's Thespians, the champion and his friends are confident that he respects. during Midwinter Fair season. They are coast in order to hasten to the bedside cup-holders. They are going in for first will make a hit in the big league. At To hear "Louie" Bierhauer talk one accordingly ready to give monetary aid of his stricken comrade. Life." I am very much gratified to be jlace and, although snow covers the would imagine Pittsburg had lost all able to start off the New Year with the jresent he is employed as clerk at the and moral support to any base ball READY TO LEAVE. rround and fog fills the atmosphere, Dambria Hotel, Waukesha. By the the chance it ever had of winning a proposition that insures good games and announcement of a bit of particularly hey are busy with plans for next sea­ pennant, now that Van Haltren goes The going of Nichols and Duffy was good base ball news, and that is that terms Lee is to get $75 May 1; $100 an unbroken season. All reports from >robably only the forerunner of other son. June 1: $125 July 1; $200 August 1; to New York. Lou says the Californian outside towns tell of suitable enthusiasm the site of the Eugene Stratton, formerly of Haver- was one of the best run getters they :arewells to the Pacific slope. It is said LONDON BASE BAH. PARK. $200 September 1, and $200 October 1. and the hunger of the people for the hat a few of the base ball visitors will iy's Minstrels, and now a popular WILLIAMSON SERIOUSLY Hi. had down in Pittsburg. national game. At this end of the pro­ 36 ready to start for home at once when has been selected and that the arrange­ music hall artist, will play with the Ed Williauison, the famous ex-short They tell a very funny one on Super­ posed circuit, however, there is not the ments for transferring it to the London Thespians this year. Jieir finances place them in a position stop of the Chicago team, is danger- intendent Murphy. It seems that when same eagerness to plunge headlong into a transact business on a cash basis with clubs are practically settled. The ground I hear of renewed activity on the "Murph" accompanied the team to Buf­ the business is an ideal one in every respect. Its nisly ill. For two weeks or more he on the part of those who the railway officials. Several of tha Tyneside. A new club has been organ- iad been confined to his room with liver falo he was placed in a room that had are interested in being identified with )thers are congratulating themselves ou situation is unique, as it is so centrally zed through the instrumentality of a folding bed in it. Murph was very the coming located that it can be reached from al­ complaint. His condition grew so bad league. After a great deal laving escaped this embarrassing pre­ Delaney, of the Wallsends, and a lead­ :hat his physician ordered him taken indignant when shown into the room at of quiet canvassing among the people dicament, as they had the foresight to most every centre of population in the ing Rugby foot ball club near New night by "Front." He asked that in­ who great metropolis in a comparatively few to Mountain Valley, a health resort volunteered to provide the "where­ provide themselves with return tickets. ''astlo has decided to play base ball seven and a half miles from Hot Springs, dividual What lie took him for. Said with" to place the League on its feat, Captain Nash will probably remain hero minutes. Trains run to it from London next summer. Murph: "I want a bed. This thing of Mr. Gilbert, the lessee Bridge, Holbort, Blackfriars and Ark. Since ho retired from the diamond of the local until the time arrives for spring prac­ Mr. J. F. Appleton, an occasional cor­ Williamson has grown very stout. A putting me in a parlor with a melodeon grounds, has finally settled upon four tice, as the relatives of Mrs. Nash re­ Victoria; the underground electric rail­ respondent of the "Sporting Life" and nouth or so ago ho commenced ailing; in it don't go. See! You 'fellers' don't or five men, whom he is likely to accept way reaches it from the . jonument, i constant enthusiast side in San Francisco. McCarthy is on base ball, has lis appetite went back on him; his want to take me for a 'jay.'" But as associates in the management of the thinking of returning home at least a white 'busses and tram cars connect it been elected secretary of the Elsarch heeks grew pale and wasted; his hands when "Front" pressed the spring that Oakland and San Francisco Clubs. These with Charing Cross. Westminster Club, which is now called the New Cas­ opened up the month prior to the date originally fixed ost their plumpness, and he became the so-called melodeon, gentlemen are declared to be men of for the end of the winter games. Had Bridge, Vauxhall and Clapharn. It is tle Club. He will infuse new life into this ihadqw of his former self. Accompanied "Murph's" face became a study. commercial standing, and who possess within two minutes walk of Longhboro always lively organization, and has al­ lie remained in the East he would have i>y his wife, the once famous Chicago Handsome Ed Cushman was one of some available capital. Though they are fared better financially umpiring polo Junction, Brixtou, in the South of Lon­ ready worked his men up into a fervor short stop left the city ou Friday, ar­ the busiest men in town the past week. lovers of the game they do not allow don. In area it is considerably larger for local championship honors. Kd was one of the games. His wife and three children are riving at. Hot Springs yesterday. He comuiitteemen at their affection for the sport to interfere with him, but he says his hotel bill* than the famous Oval, the great home R. G. Knowles has announced that he will rest there until to-morrow, and will the "Elks" big charity fair. with their judgment in relation to the of cricket, will offer a ten guinea cup "Murph" ibout foot up the same as it would cost and as far as the ground to be com- then proceed to Mountain Valley and and Al Mays were guar­ League as a business Investment, and him to live in his usual surroundings. itself is concerned it is as smooth and [>eted for in London by clubs composed recruit his health. He will return later dians of the place, having been sworn it is upon this point that the delay in He states LEVEL AS A BILLIAItD exclusively of Englishmen or that he will endeavor to TABLE. rather of to Hot Springs and take baths. His in by the Mayor to do patrol duty at organizing the base ball body rests. They make arrangements* whereby he can and covered with a turf of many years players who are not Americans. This is «irtner, Jimmy Woods, thinks that Ed the big fair this week. "Murph," who, desire to see their way clear before tak­ stop over at Hot Springs in. order to growth, which has boon rolled and to encourage those who entertained a s worth a dozen dead men yet and he 'tis said, was on night duty one night ing the decisive step. feeling heard peculiar noises, and started freshen up for the coming season's work. shaved until it is little short of per­ last season that it was useless expects to hear of his speedy recovery. out IN TUB RIGHT UGHT. BEANEATEUS AT 1'LAY. fection. Unfortunately it has no grand to enter the ranks against terms which UYAN TO WED. to investigate with his big corps of as­ I had a talk with Mr. Gilbert contained Americans. It will have a sistants, claiming that someone must on this The Bostons are billed to play next stands or seats, but it is well inclosed. , the popular Chicago out- subject yesterday, during which he said: Saturday and Sunday, with Griffith, of Why it has been so long overlooked beneficial influence in rootiug the game ielder, will on February G wed Miss be annoying the lion. But "Murph" "I have been approached in this country. I am glad to learn found upon close examination that the by probably at the Chicago team, taking the place of Is a mystery with all the competition Ida A. Bradburn, of 3»!51 Prairie ave­ least 50 people, who wish to be affiliated Nichols. If these games are held uuder for grounds in London, where, with a that a sporting house, or bureau, for the nue. The ceremony will jungle king was there only by the grace with the base ball management sale of base ball goods is about to be be performed of a taxidermist. this eood auspices and attract fair gates the population of 7,000,000 or 8,000,000, at the home of the bride in the after­ year, and who are willing to contribute Hub men may take heart, but if the re­ there are thousands of cricket and foot opened in London. Heretofore clubs noon. President Depinet's lecture at the fair and individuals have been obliged to The wedding day has been set was a gem. He used as his subject: money to support the League, but they verse proves to be the case, the outlook ball clubs willing to pay large premiums for early in the fall, but it was, owing naturally expect to find their invwfinent beyond this week is rather dubious. It for good ground's. It is probably be­ send either to Newcastle or New York to the accident that befell the groom in "Base ball, and my experience in win­ a profitable one. This is all right as far cause it is hid away behind several for goods, and had no opportunity of ning pennants." is a coincidence that the last Boston selecting the materials they wanted. i wreck on the Lake Shore Road at Permit me to add my mite to the many as it goes, but when they expect a verbal club which came to California encoun­ rows of small tenement houses, and ap­ Toledo, necessarily prosponed. Ryan guarantee from me that the coming sea­ tered the same ill-luck the present ag­ proached only by a footway, which, Mr. J. S. Starkweather, of the Carl was discharged from that have appeared in print regarding Rosa Opera Company, is now in the hospital some big Ed Swartwood and a League um- son will be a highly successful one, why gregation is experiencing- James A. however, is well-paved. R. G. Knowles Liver­ time ago. His faco is badly scarred, that places the whole subject in an en­ Hart in the winter of 1889-90 brought discovered it, and, needless to say, lost pool, and is devoting his leisure to the and pireship. Of all the umpires seen here organization of the the wound on his leg healed badly. last season Ed made the most friends. tirely different light. Outside of base the Bostons to the coast, and after a no time in getting possession of it. It game in that promis­ He is able to get about, but is uncer­ ball I have a standing and reputation few weeks of fine weather it began to has been used for several years past ing locality. Unless all signs fail, he tain whether he will be He is a courteous gentleman, and had by three or four local cricket clubs, and will have several clubs to show for his able to play this the confidence of both players and in the business community that I cannot rain continuously. The journeying ball * contains four good "pitches," work before season. As yet he has not settled with public. He is active, quick in giving afford to jeopardize, even had I the in­ tossers were literally washed out of which are the season opens, as there the railroad company, but hopes that his clination to do so, by making indiscreet town. Every other team that camehera so well preserved that no foot ball are already a number of wide-awake claim will be adjusted a decison, and nearly invincible. Ed play is allowed on the grounds. Knowles sporting men there soon. The com­ would make a capital man for Presi­ promises of this character. I have no was well favored by the weather god who have indicated pany has offered to pay him the salary assurances, neither ban any one else, that and made money. Luck seems to b« soon demonstrated to the owner that it a desire to take up base ball. due last year dent Young. Though I would regret could be used for base ball without in­ VIATOR. from the club. His claim seeing him leave us, still I would like the coming season will be a money-mak­ against the "Bean-eating" contingent in terfering with the cricketers, and so for damages has also been favorably to see him do well. ing one, and if money should be sunk, this neck of the woods. cogent" were his arguments that the considered, but the terms have not been "What 'we' want is nerve 'Big Me 1 suppose I would be held morally re­ Only one game was played last week, agreement for the lease provides that ROSY HEADING. definitely settled. Ryan thinks that in and little you. Ye gods! etc.' " sponsible for the losses, if I should be a downpour preventing the usual Sun­ the ball playsrs are to have exclusive case he is unable to play it is no more It seems Johnny Berger did not have foolish enough to predict a roseate out­ day contest. The Bostons took the lead use of it every day in the week up till Everything Indicative of a Success­ than right for the company to guaran­ a verv big job as "wine clerk," after look for 1894. It was only yesterday in the second inning, and maintained it 5 o'clock throughout the summer. Hav­ ful Season in the Old Town. tee his salary for the coming season. all. Poor old "Jeems." He certainly is that a friend of mine offered to place to the ninth, when Oakland sent four ing secured the grounds the odds are Reading, Pa.. Jan., " ' A summing up THE ACCIDENT TO BENNETT. playing in hard luck. But Johnny can $10,000 at my disposal for base ball pur­ of Carsey's curves out of the infield for good that before the -summer is out of the base ball situation at this time Upon receipt of the news two weeks jolly him on if anyone can. poses if I would give him my word that singles. This bunched -hitting, along Knowles will have annexed the four unfolds a very rosy outlook, and the ago that Charley Beunett, the famous "PRBSQUE ISLE." he would come out even, but I felt im­ with Kittredge's throw to second when cricket clubs that now play on the 2000 "fans" are exultingly approving catcher, had both legs cut off at Ottawa, pelled to decline his offer. Now I do not the base was unguarded, gave the Col­ grounds, and converted them into base the course being taken. Reading will Ivan., by a railroad train, President wish to be understood in this matter onels the game by a score of 4 to 2. ball clubs! join the Pennsylvania State League, and Hart, of the Chicago ball club, and Cap­ .CRESCENT CITY CHAT. as believing that base ball will not be Josh Reilly pitched his second success­ JOINT OvTOBRSHTP. William A. Witmaii, who has been in­ tain Anson sent telegrams of sympathy a success in California this season. ful game against the champions, holding The. idea of the promoters of the terested in the game many years, will to the unfortunate player and Mrs. Ben­ Another Player Added to the List- There is an element of chance in the them down, to four safe hits. He was .scheme is to provide a ground to be used be owner and manager of the team. nett. Yesterday President Hart received General Mention. matter and it is just as likely, if we somewhat shy of the plate, however, The new grounds seat an answer from Mrs. Benuett, who said New Orleans, Jan. 15. New Orleans have good teams and furnish fine ball, and sent six batsmen to the initial in common by all of the clubs in London, 7000 people and cushion. or at least by those who have no cost a pile of money. The facilities are her husband was improving and would will have a fine fielder for the coining which is our intention, that we will play BENNETT'S SAD CASH grounds of their own. The Clmphain ample for reaching them from all sec­ soon be moved. Hart is one of the un­ season. He is A. S. Kennedy, who to paying audiences almost''from the The news of the horrible accident Postal Club, which is composed of em­ tions of the city. fortunate catcher's warmest friends. promises to become one of the finest very start. Still, that is only a chance, which will render Catcher Bennett & ployes of the Chapham District post: The personnel of the team is yet prob­ Btnnett first played ball for iiin at centre fielders in the country. He is a and I do not want any uncertainty in helpless criple for life was read with a office, will play on Chatham Common, lematical, but assuredly it will combine Newcastle, Pa., where he was borii, very fast runner, a good, clever fielder this business at all. I desire to go in shock by those of the bona fide Boston and the Docks Club, made up of men all the essential qualifications of a dash­ twenty years ago, catching a pitcher and a hard hitter. His recommenda­ on a good sound business basis, backed players who are now in this city. Aside connected with the shipping, will doubt­ ing aggregation. The certainties are named McGuffin. When Hart managed tions are flattering. Parvin, who pitched to stand one season's losses, and to pave from the loss which the victorious team less find grounds in the East End, but Stevenson, the deaf mute, a hard work­ the Boston team in 1889 Beuuett was for the local team last year, in a letter the way for a brilliant season in 1895. will feel in being deprived of his skill- the other clubs, especially the Thes- ing outfielder; big, strong Massey, of in the club. to Captain Cauipau, said that Kennedy My vision does not stop with this year; ful presence, the expressions of sorrow plans, .Fs, Electric, Remington and N. Philadelphia, for first, one of the most GENERAL MENTIOX. is a fine ball player, and that he is a it goes beyond that time, and my prop­ that welled up directly from the heart Thomas, will find it more convenient to promising play era in the State; George Sam Dungau is the first colt to report good, hard hitter. Several times he osition is to be prepared to stand some bespoke personal affection for the man. use a central and common ground. The Brown, of good local repute, for third, for duty. Sam arrived in the city Sat­ pitched against him, and all of the losses in order to win back the people Outfielder McCarthy said: "I do not Thespians and J's, being composed of and Leamon, of Johnstown, the man urday and called on President Hart. It Western League pitchers felt afraid of who formerly patronized the game." think Bennett had an enemy in the theatrical people, will use the ground, on with a fog horn voice and a reliable is too early to go to work, but if the him when he came to the bat. He play­ ON A SOUND FOOTING. world. His nature was such that at­ which two diamonds can be laid out, biill-tosser, for the outfield. Manager Colts make their contemplated trip to ed with the St. Joe Club last season as "Now," continued Mr. Gilbert, "while tracted friends and firmly held them. in the morning, while the other clubs Witman has received seventy-five appli­ California, Dungan will be in line. Hurt third baseman, and his batting average all my plans are being arranged with a He was very popular throughout tha will take the afternoons. Here the cations from as many places, and h« is somewhat undecided, but it is likely in 27 games was .368; his fielding aver­ view of meeting a loss it does not neces­ National League, and when his worth matches for the local and national cups says the team he will select is bound that the jaunt will soon be undertaken. age, .924. As an outfielder his average sarily follow it is my opinion that a de­ as a player is considered the loss the will be played, and such other games as to bring the pennant to the metropolis John P. Luby, who will captain the was .962. He is 24 years old, stands ficiency will be the case. Yet when I Boston team sustains can hardly be of Berks Couuty. Milwaukees, of the Western League, 5 feet 6 inches, and weighs 145 pounds. explain my plan you will probably un­ will excite popular interest. He has been playing now for two years, estimated. It will be difficult to replace THE GENTLEMEN OF PHILADELPHIA. The twelve strongest amateur clnbs of this year, was also a caller at the head­ derstand the wisdom of preparing for him." Reading are about organizing a league quarters yesterday. He has wintered and is a temperate and gentlemanly every possible emergency. The scheme COAST DRIFT. This suggests a scheme which the fellow. local enthusinsts have evolved, and that and incidentally to decide which is well and expects to put up his old-time of flouting stock has virtually been aban­ George Harper, the pitcher, is still is of arranging, if possible, several champion. Beautiful grounds are being game in the box. OAMPAU WIDE AWAKE. doned as impracticable. While it would in Stockton, I believe. I overlooked matches with the cricketers who are graded on a piece of landing jutting out Captain Anson laft for his old home in Manager Campau is watching a gate have created dozens of active workers this clever player in mentioning the coming over next summer to play as into the Schuylkill River, a half mile Marshalltown immediately after the big at the race truck, and his engagement for the League, as nearly every co­ men of California who would be good the "Gentlemen of Philadelphia." It below Reading. The park will be ac­ billiard tourney. He had been hard at will last until April. But the Count operate system will generally do, it material for first-class Eastern minor cessible by steamboats. work all winter and folt that he needed has his eyes on ball players, and he is would permit of too many fingers being leagues. George has been a winning goes without saying that all Americans preparing pitcher for several years are base ball players, and so it is as­ James Grant, a generous-hearted crea­ rest. His work consisted of billiard to sign some good men for dipped into the managerial pie, and con­ and would ture, and well known in base ball playing during the week and handball his team. Mention has been, made fusion in conducting the teams might en­ add strength to any team. sumed that among; the twelve or fifteen of the signing of A benefit will be tendered Buck El- men who are coming from Philadelphia circles, ig a candidate for appointment on Sunday. Anson will return to to\vn a prominent player, sue. What I propose to do is to create as an umpire. James is a nobby fellow this week. who will come here early enough to a substantial reserve fund, which shall right at San Jose next Sunday. there will be enough good ball tossers and his selection would please the show what there is in him. This year be available at all times to settle any Pete Sweeney is said to be dicker­ to constitute a nine. They will have a crowds at this end of the line. there is an unusually large number of excess of expenditures over receipts. ing with the Providence management. good many open dates, and if they will "Ted" Larkin is spending the winter ERIE EVENTS. men on the market, but Campau very This fund will be at least $10,000 anil When Beckley goes Bast Tom Power consent to place half a dozen idle days mouths here. He is undecided as to naturally prefers to get a team of young possibly $15,000. With this money laid will play first base for the Bostons. at the disposal of the Council of the his future, but it is hoped by his Not in Love With the Ten-Club Plan fellows who will play dashing ball, and aside for a rainy day there will not be Ed Hutchinson, now in Sacramento, National Base Ball Association of Great many friends here that he will again Manager Morion's Recent Acquisi­ who will develop into stars as the play the shadow of a doubt about the stabil­ has signed with the Grand Uapids Club. Britain they will be doing an immense bob up serenely as a National Leaguer. tions—News and Gossip. progresses during the season. ity of the League for 1894. Do I think Bob McHale, the young catcher, has service to base ball in England. George Goodhart, and Ely, the left field­ Erie, Jan. 22. Editor "Sporting Life:" BENNETT'S MISFORTUNE. I can get that (amount without offering received an offer from Minneapolis. Here in London two or three clubs wil er of last year's Alleutown, are also win­ Well; it is still the same old cry: "Is Campau was shocked at hearing of the prospects of good returns? Most as­ The indoor baseball game between the ba ready to give them good games; but tering here. it to be, or not to be?" meaning 10 accident to Bennett, the popular and suredly I do. I believe in base ball. 1 Bostons and Oaklands last Saturday I should like above all things to have Manager W. A. Witman has engaged clubs. Rumor has it that Manager brilliant catcher of Boston, at Topeka, know that the people will again be flock­ night was a financial fizzle. Not them go to Middlesboro and play a pick­ William Zecher, of last year's Scrunton JVJIorton, in company with Presidents Kan. Ne was with Campau in the ing to the games by thousands, and the enough money was taken in to pay the ed team from the Cleveland Association Detroit Club in 1888, and the two were arrival of that happy day may be has­ costs of giving the show. Such a match would be of inestimable Club, as acting manager and captain Powers and Franklin, are to go on a pil­ of tho Reading Pennsylvania State grimage to Toronto in the hope of locat­ great friends. Bennett was the man tened by good, honest games and clean, ___ j. M. OAMIOLL. advantage to the players in that dis­ who first gave Campau points in the wholesome, capable management. 1 trict. They are enthusiastic and League base ball team for the season of ing a club in that "sporty" Canadian MANNING NOT ASLEEP. am­ 1894. /echer is a brilliant short stop, "burg." Though one would imagine, game, and aided him in every possible have yet to score a failure in my career, bitious, and have made remarkable manner when he was a young and com­ and I am just as confident of progress, but they have never seen an speedy runner, fair hitter, and one ol judging from your recent correspond the coming He Has Signed Nine Good Men For the most gentlemanly players in the pro­ ence from there, that not much is to be paratively unknown player. Campau success of the California League as ] Kansas City. American team play the American said that he was certainly the king of was of anything in my life. game. As a conseguence they are ig­ fession. gained by going hence. There are Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 22. Editor The cranks are discussing the respective I think I know Manager Morton's catchers. Campau advises and believes three or four influential men in San "Sporting norant of points familiar to schoolboys. that all ball players should turn out Francisco and Oakland Life'." Judging from the class ,The Philadelphia players, without being merits of the "following players whom views on the subject of an increase of who take the of men Manning is signing we are going Manager Witman announces will prac­ membership, and can positively en masse and give the crippled catcher same view of the situation that I do, experts, could teach them more in a assert a rousing benefit, so to have a club that will remind the single gamo than they could otherwise tically constitute the club, the cities that he personally favors such a move, that he can pass They know that the game in 1895 can fans of the old favorite blues of '88. pick up in a whole mentioned being the places they playec though President Depiuet is not so sure the rest of his days in peace. As for be made to pay and pay well, if the Most of the men have played with season. In fact, the last year: William H. Brunnemer, Pat- New Orleans. Campau said that he League is properly conducted this sea­ clubs in the Northeast district are not of any good coming out of it. In fact, would son, and Manning the last two seasons and made unlike one who has learned to play a tersou, N. J., pitcher; Frank J. Eustace Mr. Depinet said to me recently: "I be ready at any time to give a they are willing to associate good records. The prospects for the musical instrument Patterson, N. J., third base; Joseph cannot see wherein we are to be bene­ benefit for Bennett. themselves with me in the task of build­ game were never brighter, and after from sclf-instructior SOMMWHAT DOUBTFIL. ing and without having heard the instru Whalen, Providence, K. I., catcher; H fited by taking in two or more cities. up this best of outdoor sports. As the two years' rest the League is sure ment played by another. They play Windrich, Passaic, N. J., left field My idea is eight good clubs for an It is not certain that Manager Hanlon for the interior towns they are fully ca­ to be a financial success. The local ball by rote, but thoy know compara­ Samuel F. Carter, Lawrence, Mass, ideal circuit." And therein Mr. D. is will bring his Baltimore team South to pable of taking care of themselves." papers have commenced to boom the centre field; William Massey, Reading play before the regular base ball season THE INTERIOR TOWNS. tively nothing of the game as it is playec seconded by many hereabouts. In Len Stockwell. the former catcher oi game, as they have always done in the by others. first base; George Goodhart, Tyrone minor leagues ten and twelve club cir­ opens in the North. Baltimore had past, and players such as Elmer Smith, Pa., catcher; B. W. Beaumont, German written to Stockton and San Francisco, has re­ AN OFFICIAL INVITATION cuits have l>een, tried several times, and New Orleans and other turned to this State, and is endeavoring Long. Hamilton and Nicholl can testify has been extended to the Philadelphia town, left field; John Tigh, Scranton with what result? cities for dates, and had in mind to this. second base; William Zecher, Scranton It is always the same to get into the base ball swim. He is Cricketers by the Executive of tin old "rub." No doubt it would be (finan­ a trip for the sake of the practice confident that Stockton would be a goor] We have already signed nine men- National Baseball Association of Grea short stop, and William Appleton, Lan cially which play in the South would have Kinsman, first base; Manning, second caster, pitcher. This order may be speaking) much to both Troy town for the circuit this season, and Britain to play base bull on sucl and Albany's benefit to have more given the men. But the latest advices thinks if he secured the franchise he base; Sharp, shortstop; Miles, third base; dates as they may have open or free slightly changed, and negotiations are clubs, so as to place each city from Baltimore are to the effect that could make the game a "go" there. Ti-'ot. ri.-ht fielder; Nicholl. centre from cricket, and it is earnestly hopec pending for several additional pitchers (Troy and Albany) in a separate the trip will depend entirely on whether Stockwell is undoubtedly very popular fielder; Donabue, catcher; Darby and that they will accept this opport»nity With the exception of Massey, Good division. Still it cannot be ar­ the season in the South begins very in the Slough City. Mr. Gilbert visited .uiuutis, piu'uers. to assist in planting the great American hart, Zecher and Tigh, the men are un ranged to their taste, they will simply early. Macon has offered her grounds Sacramento last Tuesday on private busi­ Kinsman, Manning, Niles and Ulrick game in England. I think it should be known here, but they come highly rec to Baltimore, and New Orleans would played together in Birmingham when ommended and made have to grin and bear it. The '93 cir­ ness, but almost as soon as his presence considered a duty by them, as well as good records las cuit gave excellent satisfaction to most entertain the Orioles, but it seems not was made known, a score of cranks they won the Southern League pennant a pleasure, for baseball has now reachet yuar. They are all reserved, most ol unlikely that the preliminary practice in '92. Manning, Klusman and Nicholl them have affixed their signatures to clubs, and, as you, Mr. Editor, have re­ in this section will begin besieged him, endeavoring to secure that point in its successful advance ii peatedly said, "achieved wonders." Why somewhat later some promise that their burg would be played on the Savannah team last sea­ this country where it needs only a littlt contracts, and all will be uuder contract than usual. New Orleans is figuring on son. within two weeks. not let it stand as it is? Be content getting her men here about the begin­ numbered among the favored towns. Of­ popular encouragement to bring it intr Messrs. Magnates, and leave well enough fers of money were also plentiful. Billy Carney, manager Toledo Club, is a general favor. This could be given bj There seems to be some dispute about ning of March. The regular season will Work, who will probably big favorite in Kansas City, and his Massey. Scrauton claims he signed with alone. Now I do not say this with any presumably begin about April. manage the the Gentlemen of Philadelphia better slight to our friend "G. Whiz." I would San Jose team, writes from the Garden team is sure to draw well when they than by any other Americans that are them, but Mr. Witman says that he wil MINOR MENTION. City that base ball is booming there play here. His club loots very strong play iu Reading this year. Massey is gladly welcome the "Salt City" people The Detroit Club has secured March likely to appear here for years to come and we here in Eric fully appreciate the and the cranks on the anxious seat. II on pai>er. The Philadelphians will be warmly wel a promising man, and the club getting 28, 29 and 30 to play in this city. They looks as if Work will be the only local Manning has disposed of his Savannah coined, as their past him will be extremely fortunate. many nice things which Mr. "G. Whiz'' also want March 25, and Sunday, April franchise exploits are pleas has said for us. But he must, and will man chosen as a manager of the new to local people for $500. Ha antly remembered. On their first visit Leaman, of Johnstown, has decided not 1. Manager Glenalvin has advised teams. will now devote all his attention to in 1884. they played 18 matches and Ips to wear a Reading uniform and Steven readily see the point taken. One thing Campau that he would bring down a A BREAK-UP FROBABL3. Kansas City and will report here Feb­ only five, winning eight and drawiiif son, the deaf mute, will play elsewhere is certain should it be brought about, verv strong team to compete with the The present indications are that we ruary 15. ^ve. When they came again in 1S8{ Manager Whitman is a member of the that Syracuse is admitted in company Pelicans, who will be well organized will soon wee the last of the Boston Savaunah is the best town in the they lost only three out of 12 matches schedule committee and a director. H( with a tenth city, no one will wish her at that time. players. They came to the coast with Southern League, and if handled prop­ winning four and drawing five. This announces that the season will open tin more luck than the writer. Jantzen, who was with Now Orleans the intention of giving exhibition games erly is sure to be a paying invest­ year they will come with an increasei middle of April, exhibition games to bi ilORTON'S MEN. last season and was released at his own, to March 1, but circumstances have ment. reputation from their big performance played until May 1, wheu the champion I fail to see the awful difference ir_ request, because he could not keep on rendered to make their stay not only Beunett had many friends here and against the Australians at Philadelphii ship season commences. the men thus far signed by Manager good peace with Catcher Baldwin, has unprofitable but disagreeable. Theii the news of his sad accident was re­ at the end of last sumn«». The salaries of the Reading players Morton, and those whose places they written to the New Orleans manage­ games, as has been frequently statec gretted by all lovers of the game. Tha BONA FIDE AMATEURS. will amount to $1000 a month. Mr are to fill. Friend Well thinks "Char­ ment asking if he could be placed on in this correspondence, have withii profession cannot afford to lose such Another thing that contributes to thei Witman will be assessed $25 if th lie" is not covering himself with glory. the team for the coming season. Jant­ the past seven weeks failed to draw men. W. L. S. very hearty reception is the recognitiot League comes under national protectioi Likely not; but thus far he has signed zen will hardly play on, the local team, enough money to net them living ex of the fact that there is no doubt of tin which he favors. Charlie (Pop) Smith for short stop, in as the local managers cannot agree with penses, on account of weather condi A Player Charged With Crime. bona fides of their amateurism. On this Franklin Heifer, of this city, who d place of Frank Scheibeck, and a young him on the salary. tions. and the expressions of discon Kokomo, Iml., Jan. 23. Fred Lyons, thi as on previous occasions, they will takt a short time ago, made a splendid rec ster named Gruuder, for catcher, pre It is almost a foregone conclusion tent are becoming more frequent ever} ex-ball player, who Is under arest here tot sumably in place of passing forged checks, Is also wanted at no share of the "gates." but contribute ord with P>ostou early in the eighty's Peoples. As re­ that Augusta will not be in the South­ day. It is now given out that Hugh Lebanon. Iiid., on the same charge, hav­ what they might otherwise pocket to th For several years he was connected wit! gards Buffalo's choice, thus far, there ern League this year and a great many Duffy's departure from this city is per ing persuaded his old manager, K. B. local cricket fund. This is in docidei different New England State clubs. are many here who believe as he does. of the magnates are crying for President maiient, and that when he left here the BerryiiUI, to indorse forged drafts, whlclr contrast to the course of the Australians U. B. ff. But we will leave that to Mr. Rath- Nickliu to take Muuou into the ranks. outfielder did nut entertain any notion IM cashed uud left towu before discovered. Jan. THE SPORTING LIFE.

field to be struggled for by Burke, Staf­ HUB HAPPENINGS. dered him by March 15, which binds For pitchers Jack Barnett, whom ford and Tiernan. him, but does not bind the club. Con- BINGHAMTOFS BOYS. your Troy correspondent, in his last let­ WHO WILL GO? naughton played in the Southern League BASE BALL. From SHORT STOP LONG'S STATUS FIN­ ter stated might be exchanged for present appearances it looks as last season, but first distinguished him­ A BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR THE Breckenridge. Now, where your cor­ though Ward will have about seven men ALLY SETTLED. self in these parts. He was to release with Mer- NEW REGIME. respondent got that wheel in his head by March 1. Mr. Talcott be­ ritt, of the Bostons when that player is more than I can understand. I as­ lieves that they should be allowed to go was in Woonsocket, and he has also on that date so that they may have a The Engagement of Murphy by New Some Facts About Maiiager Doescher sure you that no inducement could be NEW YORK York Disposing of a Lot of Non­ played with the Pawtucket and Lewiston offered which would make the Bingo chance to secure berths on other teams club excelling as a catcher and —His Career as Player, Umpire and management even consider trading or before the season is fairly open. While sensical Rumors—Outlook For the batsman, and in his base running. Manager—The Players From Whom selling Barneft, much less the offering the club people have declined to tell me Coining Season—The Engagement His home is in Clinton where of Breckenridge. THE SIGNING OF YALE'S SHORT STOP, who the marked men are, I am willing the Team Will be Selected, Etc. The local fans think of Haddock by Philadelphia, Etc, Jack McGeachy and Billy Hamilton also too much of Jack both as a pitcher and to make a guess, something like this: live. How even a ball tosser can make as a gentleman to WILLIAM McMahou, Baldwin, Petty, Davies, Mil­ Binghamtqn, N. Y., Jan. 23. Editor even think of letting H. MURPHY, a little town, known! Connaughtou is 'Sporting Life." To say that the pros- him go. ligan, Tiernan and another pitcher. If Boston, Jan. 25. Editor "Sporting a good general player, and if he shows Mr. Doscher has another pitcher and Meakin comes here, Rusie, German and Life:" A funny dispatch was wired )ects for base ball here for the coming up well will be kept at all events as a season are brilliant seems to be a mere a third baseman under consideration, he will do the bulk of the work, not for­ here last week that Boston was after utility man. who, if secured, will assist materially, getting "Dad" Clark, whom I regard as Murphy, of Yale, that was followed by waste of time and space. Every one And His Chances For Supplanting SPOKES FROM THE HTTB. seems to be on the qui vive and in. strengthening the team. a dark horse. Of course, Westervelt is another that New York had secured Umpire Billy Long, of Cambridge, the local . BI.NGO. Fuller-Some Points About the an unknown quantity. If he doesn't fill him, and this proved to be nearer the who was with the magnates are pestered nearly all the the bill after a thorough trial, he'll walk truth. From New Haven we also last season, is a candidate for that ime with questions regarding the per­ PORTLAND PENNINGS. the plank. The. directors have slated learned that Boston wanted Murphy be­ position again. sonnel of the team. Not alone this, but Team Talcott and the Bowery Tiernan to go, and are not considering cause Long'was to be released to New Pitcher Arthur Clarkson is often seen :ho general feeling of confidence reposed Steps Taken For the Approaching Baldwin, Petty or McMahon in their York. This in the face that it had in this city. He is looking finely. n the management and the universal Season New Bedford Ought to Join Bum General Gossip. deliberations. Milligan's case is doubt­ been denied again and again that Long Louisville issurance that the team will be w;ell would be released. Then the New York ought to be able to make supported at home and a good drawing the Professional Ranks Portland's ful, with the odds against him, and there some sort of a deal for Fuller in case Manager Notes on the Line. you are. "Herald" printed an item that the Bos­ Murphy is played regularly at short. He ard away, lead me to believe that the ONE KIND OF ORAXK. tons were after Dahleu, of the Chica- season of '94 will be the most brilliant Portland, Me., Jan. 22. Editor New York, Jan. 23. Editor "Sporting gos. It is gratifying that New York would fill in well between Pfeffer and of the Bingos in the base ball world. "Sporting Life:" Well, the New Eng­ Life:" We have corralled another A typical Bowery bum, about 35 Denny. years old, wearing a battered derby has got Murphy, for it may convince THE MANAGER AND HIS RECORD. land League has met in annual con­ "beaut." Last Saturday little William It would not be at all surprising, if clave and started the ball around the hat and a suit of greasy clothes, forced the unbelievers once for all that Bos­ Connor were released, to see him back The selection of Mr. Herman Doescher H. Murphy, the brilliant short stop of the his way into the private office of Treas­ ton has not been, and will not be, a is manager has given the best of satis- bases for the approaching season of '94. Yale 'Varsity nine, hopped off a New party to again in Philadelphia with Boyle and As foretold in my last week's letter, urer Talcott yesterday. The fellow's any deal that will mean the Clements doing all the catching and "action and is in itself a guarantee of Haven train at the Grand Central Sta­ nose was as red as a railroad danger removal of Long from this city. The a first-class club. He is thoroughly con­ Portland, Fall River, Lewiston and tion and ran into tho arms of Directors Lave Cress regularly on third. Brockton will certainly have teams in, signal and his breath would have killed currency given to Director Billings thought well of Jim versant with the profession and there Talcott and Wheeler who carried the a temperance advocate on the first ANY TKAXSFER OP LONG 's scarcely a gladiator in the arena but the League this season. Only two more boy to the Murray Hill Hotel. After may have been caused by the way O'Rourke as a backstop. cities should be selected to complete puff. He carried a crumpled piece of Captain Billy Murray, of the Provi­ s known to hiui. His long experience an hour's chat, the trio arose and dirty paper in his hand, which he waved Ewing was exchanged for Davis last las taught him to recognize a player at an even circuit, and one just right for waltzed into a private room where season. Ewing's "glass arm" caused it dence polo team, as well as of the the size of the New England League. a aloft as he inquired in, a boiler-factory Providence Base Ball Club, has been once, and it is not necessary for him to New York Club contract was quickly voice: to be believed that he would no longer ixperiment with a man to know whether Worcester, New Bedford, Tauuton, pushed under the youngster's be the serviceable player he once was, obliged to lay off several weeks on ac­ Haverhill, Lowell and Bangor present pen. He "Which o' yous here is Talcott?" count of injuries. e will pass muster or not. A short made his mark, pocketed a roll of green Mr. Talcott, who was in the act of but as matters turned out, Cleveland sketch of his career will prove interest­ a list from which a choice ought easily secured one of the most valuable right Billy McGonigle deserves all the credit to be made. goods and then the reporters were blown washing his hands at the sink in the for the great "go" he has ing not only to his friends, who are CITIES THAT corner of the room, turned around fielders la the country. His arm came made of egion, but to tha general base ball pub­ ARB WANTED. In signing around all right, ajid his throwing did roller polo in Providence. The capacity New Bedford should belong to this Murphy, the club officials abruptly and queried: of Infantry lic. League. She is a great rival are merely trying an experiment. The "Well, sir, what can I do for you? not handicap his club in the least. One Hall is often tested and Mr. Doescher made his initial bow in to Fall may easily take issue in the claim that he was compelled to add to the seating River, and for that reason alone could young man has certainly played fast "Say, sport, I wan' ter talk ter yees capacity LSTO, as third baseman with the amateur be made a financial success for her ball at Yale, but that doesn't make it a alone, see?" answered the man, as a he is inferior to . I to acominodate patrons. Olympic Club, of South Brooklyn. The think that the majority of clubs would j. c. MORSE. backers. The patrons of the game in cinch for him in the League. In my broad grin spread over his dark feat­ 'ollowing year found him in company the whole city are perhaps imbued with opinion, two years in a minor league ures and finally circled about his nose. rather have Ewing to-day. He certain­ with William Barnie, now manager of ly can bat with' Thompson, is a far DETROIT the notion that the clubs in this League wouldn't do Murphy any harm, as I "Oh, you do, eh?" said the popular MOURNS he Louisville Club, in the Nassau Club, are inferior to their own set of col­ believe base ball magnate. "Well, come here!" better base runner and is valuable to a also of South Brooklyn, at the Prospect he needs experience more than club for his experience and general­ Over the Retirement of Her Favorite legians. A contrary opinion could be anything else. It is pretty hard for an and Mr. Talcott led his visitor to a L'ark parade grounds. He played third demonstrated after a few corner. ship. What made the Cleveland Club Ball Player, Charley Bennett. jase with this club during the seasons exhibitions. amateur to jump in and play winning miss Davis was the unfortunate injury 's constituents support the ball on the New York team, especially "Say, sport," remarked the stranger Detroit, Jan. 23. Editor "Sporting of '71 and '72. In 1873 he was with sport in fine style, but if the club only as he slapped Mr. Talcott on the to Tebeau. Had it not been for this Life:" It is doubtful if anything could the old Atlantic Club, having for as­ when his position has been tilled by so Davis would not have been mitr-ed. At belonged to a professional organization capable a player as "Shorty" Fuller. shoulder familiarly, "you's a lookin' fer have caused more sincere grief in the sociates Robert Ferguson, John Bur- the citizens and sons of citizens would ball players, aint' yer? Well, yer see, the time the deal was made the Cleve­ City of the Straits than the terrible mis­ lock, Lipman Pike (deceased), John And while I wish young Murphy success, land papers were justified in raising wonder why they had never been in I cannot lose sight of the fact that he I'se got a letter here from P. T. Powers, hap to Charley Bennett, our favorite ball iemson and Harman Delinan. The sea­ this League before this late period. It as says I kin play ball and I wants the hue and cry that followed. Few player. Every man, woman son of '74 found him playing his old isn't in it with Fuller as regards neld- batsmen did prettier work in this city and child would call back the good old days of ing. and will have to do phenomenal a show. See?" in Detroit knew him, either personally or position with the Washington (D. C.) , , Jim Mu- "Wheres' the letter?" laconically in­ last season than "Buck." by reputation, Z!lub. In '75 he was with the Cincin­ work to beat "Shorty" out in batting. Of course, it is a question how young and he was generally trie, Billy McGuunigle, et cetera, who Murphy has been chronicled as quired the magnate. loved. Now that he is permanently out nati Reds and in '76 he played with the used to star before them. Independent a "Oh, I got it all right. All I wants Murphy will do in a professional team. celebrated Nolan as pitcher; Barnie "great" hitter. It has been said of him He has had plenty of experience with of the game to which he did so much teams show how tardy the town that that he is a show, sport!" and he administered honor, Detroiters hope he will return to :atcher; Foran, first base; Martin No- they represent are. A staid, old com­ "hammered the mighty High­ an assuring slap on the shoulder that strong clubs, for the Brattleboros, au, second base; Burk, shortstop; Mike lands of Harvard all over the lot." The Northamptons and Burlingtons the place in which he made his mark munity is always thought of in conjunc­ was killing to the onlookers. were behind the bat and spend his remaining Mansel, Sam Dodds and Orator Shatter tion with a team without the confines facts in the matter are that in three "Well, you show the letter and I'll ..nntliing more nor less than professional is fielders; Joe Simmons, sub, and him­ games with Harvard, Murphy made four clubs. Tne ^all'fians days here. His friends here would try of a professional league. Come, Mr. talk with you. Otherwise, you'll have who played with to make his life pleasant. self third, comprising the Buckeye Club, Piggott, wake up and stir the en­ hits, all singles, two of which were in­ them contrived to

Faithful to every contract, a peacemak­ er among the quarrelsome, and always reliable for a full discharge of his du­ .PALiDlfiG'S BASE BALifc BASE BALL ties. Charley Bennett is to-day a bright and shining example to the fraternity at arge. I trust his life may be spared, Our line of flannels for Base Ball Uniforms consists of five qualities and over forty different patterns. Each grade is kept up to the highest point of and that his sad affliction may be to some extent relieved by modern sur- excellence, and patterns changed every season ; base ball players may be assured that whatever grade of uniform is selected, it will be the very best that can CHADWICnCHAT. iciil appliances. be furnished for the money. On orders for complete sets of uniforms, we make no charge for lettering ; on orders for single suits we charge five cents per Quite a controversy is going the round letter. Special measurement blanks, samples of flannels and belt webbing for all the following uniforms furnished on application. Pants or Shirts only ANOTHER CHAPTER ON REVISION OF of the papers as to the origin of the furnished at prices given in Uniforms Complete. junt hit in batting, and I, of course, THE PLAYING ROLES. contribute my item to the question at ssue, and it is this: The bunt hit is No. O UNIFORM. No. I UNIFORM. :hirty years of age this year. Dick Best quality I^eagiie or Association Club Uniform. The flannel used m this uniform is the same quality as fearce was the first batsman intelli­ The flannel used in this uniform is manufactured exclu­ Some More Changes That the Sage sively for us, and which we have used for the pa§t ten the No. o grade, but lighter in weight. It is as heavy, gent enough to appreciate its value. years. For the durability of the material and superiority however, as the heaviest grade furnished by any other The hit grew out of what was then ot the styles and workmanship, we refer to all clubs house, and an examination of our samples will convince Thinks Might be Made to Advantage mown as "fair foul hitting," a style that have used our uniforms. Shirts in regular or of hitting introduced as early as 1804. pajama style. any one of this fact. We have fifteen styles. -Another Dig at Tebean-The Ori­ At that time a ball which was batted No. O Quality Shirt, any style, No. | Quality Shirt, any style, . Each, $5.OO to the ground fair, and which after­ . Each, $G.OO ward bounded or rolled out of fair No. O Quality Pants, any style, Per pair, 5.OO No. | Quality Pants, any style, For pair, 3,75 gin ol the Bnnt Hit, Etc. ground on to foul ground was regarded Special League Stockings, , ., " i.so No. | Quality Stockings, " | .QO as a fair hit, under the rules of 18G4, No. O Quality Caps, . , » . E No. | Quality Cap», , . . Each, .73 New York, Jan. 23. Editor "Sport­ of which rule 9 reads as follows: "If Special Laagus Belt, . , , .50 Belt, ...... " .50 ing Life." The one great need in a ball from the stroke of the bat first Necktie to match trimmings. Necktie to match trimmings. the revision of the Players' Code touches the ground, the person of a $I4.OO SM.OO of Rules for 1894 is that of player or any other object behind the Extra for padded Pants, per pair, | .OO Extra for padded Pants, per pair, .73 amending the scoring rule so as range of home and first base, or home ind third base, it shall be termed foul, to give special credit to batsmen who, No. 3 UNIFORM. by base hits, forward runners round the f the ball, however, first touches the No. 2 UNIFORM. ground either upon or in front of the bases. The record batsman is at pres­ Made of all wool twilled Flannel, of equal quality Made of good quality liijht weight flannel. ent given the lion's share of the credit ange of those bases, it shall be con­ (except in weight) as our No. i Flannel. sidered fair." I pointed out to Pcarce in the base ball record, by the special :he advantage of hitting the ball so No. 2 Quality Shirt, any style, . Each, $3.50 No. 3 Quality Shirt, any style, . Each, $2. SO rule which records his three and two- hat it should become a fair foul hit, No. 2 Quality Pants, any style, Per pair, 2.75 No. 3 Quality Pants, any style, For pair, 2.OO base hits, without any regard as to especially when a runner was on a bitse; No. 2 Quality Stockings, , . " .75 No. 3 Quality Stockings, . " .SO whether such hits forward runners or No. 2 Quality Caps, .... Each, .60 No. 3 Quality Caps, . . . Each, .SO not; while the team workpr, who for­ aa, in such a case, even if the fielder got the ball to first in time which was Belt, ...... " .40 Belt, ...... 23 wards runners by telling single base hits, usually almost impossible the runner on has not the slightest credit given him in Necktie to match trimmings. irst would easily get to second safely. $5.75 the scoring rules and never has had. A Pearce saw the point, and by practice $8.OO batsman, who, by a sacrifice hit, for­ got the hit down so fine that it be- Extra for padded Pants, per pair, «75 Extra for padded Pants, per pair, .75 wards a runner is not cliarged with a ame his favorite hit, and when he went turn , and justly so, I think, as a to the bat the infielders would come up No. 4 UNIFORM. reward for his team work; why, there­ close, ready to play Dick's fair foul No. 5. BOY'S UNIFORM. fore, should not the batsn.an who for­ lit. But Dick used to fool them by Made of light flannel, fair quality. Made in Boys* sizes only, up to and including i4-inch collar and wards a runner by a base hit be credita­ iretending to prepare for the hit, and 30-inch waist. Lettering extra on this style. bly mentioned in the score? The winning No. 4 Quality Shirt, plain, pleat or lace, . . . . . Each, $1.75 hen tap the ball over the heads of the No. 4 Quality Pant3, ...... Per pair, | .25 No. 5 Quality Shirt, ...... Each, $|.25 batsmen in the game are those who ntiolders, just as John Ward does now. No. 4 Quality Stockings, ..... « . " No. 5 Quality Pants, ...... Per pair, I-QO forward runners by their hits, not those fearce, at that time, was not only the .25 No. 3 Quality Stockings, ..... " ,23 who make long hits to the outer field st captain of the fraternity, but by Canton Flannel Cap, lined, . «« .* Each, .25 Canton Flannel Cap, lined, «... Each, .IS when the bases are unoccupied and are .ong odds the most skillful and brainy No. 4 Belt, ...... No. 5 Belt, ...... " .10 then left. Datsnr.an in the country. In fact, he " __^5 was the first practical exemplar of team Extra for padded Pants, per pair, 75O. $3.75 L«Hering on Shirts, 5O» extra P*r letter. $2.75 Another nils required in the scoring work at the bat, and batted just as rules is that recording the number of Ward doe* at this day. I shouldn't Spalding's Base Ball Supplies are used exclusively by all the leading clubs and colleges throughout the United States and Canada. chances offered for catches in each wonder but what John got his idea of game, as such a record shows up weak scientific batting from Dick's methods, batting very plainly. A chance for a for Ward is now in batting what Dick DON'T BE DECEIVED—BUY THE BEST. catch may be offered by the batsman, Pearce was in the sixties the most Be sure that Spalding's Trade-Mark and yet not accepted, not through a scientific and skilled batsman of the per­ is on what you buy. Send for Base Ball Catalogue. positive fielding error, but through a iod. plain lack of judgment by one or more fielders, and yet such n missed chance I fail to see why it is such an effective is not recorded as an error, and should and skillful strategic pitcher, and so be, but as a base hit, which it is not. fine an outfielder as Haddock is. is not This should be changed. The more picked up by club managers who de­ A. G. SPALDING & BROS chances for catches offered in a game, sire to strengthen their battery teams? the weaker tho batting is beyond ques­ Moreover, Haddock is a brainy and CHICAGO, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, tion. As the rules are now, tke base hit temperate player, and they are not lying averages no more show real skill at the around loose by any means. Haddock 108 Madison St. 243 Broadway. 1032 Chestnut St. bat than does home -run hitting; the bat­ would be worth two of Carsey for the ting which wins games being that which Phillies in every respect. forwards the most base runners, and that a dinner and go out and take a twen­ worth of carpet, and he got the tacki only. It is this latter kind of batting I notice that Anson satisfied all throe MOTTSMISSIVE. ty-five cent settee on a bleacher. PHILADELPHIA POINTERS. thrown iu at the store he bought the which constitutes "team work at the of the rival billiard pln.ve.ra nt Chicago The members' of the profession who carpet. At the end of the year, Galvin bat," not slugging for chance hits to Ittst n-ct-k as referee. The report of the VARYING PHASES OF "THE GRIP" depend on irregular fees for a living, in The Phillies' Team About Made up— says, his partner was indebted to the the outfield without rcgur.I to the Saturday night game says: No Important Changes—A Chance "Captain Anson mad* a IN BALTIMORE. the absence of clients and patients hail firm to the amount of $2600, and he chances for forwarding runners by the fine referee. He base ball as a relief from their cares. For Comparison Between Wright got $584 more from Galvin to dissolve bits wan up and about the table all the time watching every shot. Nothing escaped his The Correspondent's Grip, (he Treas­ No siree, if there is depression in gen­ and Irn in Methods—Current News partnership, so that thore would be no sharp eyes." eral business base ball will profit by it. and Gossip. trouble over it in the License Court. Looking over the table in your last urer'8 Grip and the Manager's Grip TUB PROOF OF HISTOKY. Galvin said he was never able to re­ Now the self-same qualities which Philadelphia, Jan. 24. According to igsne headed "The League Team make a man a successful referee in a —What Manager Hauloii is Doing This is not the effects of grip, it is cover from this loss, and the dull times Record," I find the significant figures Manager Irwin's admission the Phila­ tourney like this are such as are neces­ to Strengthen His Team—The Ex­ good solid sense that has been proven by and other things plunged him deeper into recording the fact that the Boston team base ball history. There is no distorted delphia team for next season is practi­ debt. When asked how saloonkceping sary in base ball. I would like to see cally completed. The only change made load In having the best average of runs Anson behind the bat as umpire, only cellent Outlook For the Coming imagination in that, only a vivid recol­ compared with ball playing as an oc­ scored per game, the result chiefly of to see what he would do with kickers, Season. lection of the past and a study of cause is the addition of Haddock to the pitch­ cupation, the "Old Sport" looked at if thoir combination of team work at the especially If a second Anson in that and effect. Base ball is a temporary ing corps. The team is therefore practi­ it were almost a sacrilege to mention bat and base running, in which import­ antidote for business distempers and its cally the same team which faiU-d to win the two iu the.same breath. respect should confront him and insult Baltimore, Jan. 22. Editor "Sporting the pennant under Harry Wright last ant point they led all their opponents. him by questioning his integrity, as well Life:" It is a pretty difficult thing to concomitant, the blues. Men who are "The ball field," he said, "is all velvet. It will be seen also that the Bostons not already cracked in the mansard season, and there will therefore bo a Go over in the morning, put on a suit as his judgment, as all kickers do. keep up your end while the grippe is fair chance for comparison at the end led in total runs scored by 1.003 to the prancing around your anatomy, and it know they must get relief occasionally for an hour, come back, go over in the next best record, .988. The New York from the awful gloom of busines cares, of next season between the new and afternoon for an hour and a half and One of the best deals made by the was a trifle too difficult to overcome last the old manager. With the same team team was the weakest in battery er­ Brooklyn Club since the close of the week, but if it will only lay low for a and that that relief must come from the rest of the day is yours. Then you rors, while Louisville was charged with last campaign is thnt completed last little time this communication will get something breeding an excitement that as in 1893 the result of 181>4 will be have a comfortable feeling on pay day. the fewest. Brooklyn made the largest month, in which that splendid right scratched off before the demon knows will make them forget for a time every­ more easily attributable to the new In the saloon business you're there day number of fielding errors; Chicago ex­ fielder Treadway, and Baltimore's noted it. And let it bJack Boyle, who spends the winter the worthlessneas of such averages. The tho Brooklyn right fielder, made but 4 peration for a suitable eighth city and daily and will be all right again in abjut to cut that kindly wood regularly each mouths in Cincinnati, has not yet been a month. nine leaders in the stolen ba.se record hits; no sacrifice hits; put out 7 players; day, but the grippe w'ill give you the their o'erweeniug desire to acquire are: Ward, 72; Burke, (i7; Tom Brown, signed, but as he has not been heard to At present we are all thinking if the did not assist once, and had two errors genuine old thing, boys, and you won't Wilkesbarre have been resorting to enter any protest, will doubtless do so BO; Ln.tham, 00; Dowd, 5!>; Davis, 54; charged to him, Treadway, too, out­ bluffing tactics which cannot fail to new men signed will fill the gap left hare to prevaricate about it even a lit­ before long. Hallman and Cross invari­ by the loss of Inks and Gilbert Balti­ Swing, 53, and Foutz and Bowdie, 52 played Burns in base stealing In fact the tle bit. Dan Stearns has had the react. Last week it was given out each. that the State League had de­ ably hold off until the last minute in the more and Brooklyn have surely selected home right fielder did not begin to com­ grippe all his life. So has Dan Brou- hopes of securing a raise in their salary, two stars and I am sure they will never The best nine of sacrifice hitters were: pare in his play with that of the visit­ thers except when he discovers a pitched termined to place a club in Donovan, 40; Foutz, 44; Burkctt, 44; Wilkesbarre, that $2000 had been and Alien is a player of the same ilk. regret their action. Inks is sure to pitch ing player in the position. It goes with­ ball coming toward him, and then he Thompson, though, has said that he great ball and as for Pete Gilbert, if he Tiernan, 43; Parrbtt, 41; Carrol), 41; out saying that the two weakest posi­ transfers the tired feeling to the ball and subscribed for this purpose, that an op­ Ward, 40 and Dolahanty, 40. tion had been secured on the grounds will never again wear a Philadelphia don't make the Brooklyn cranks happy tions in tho Brooklyn team in 1893 were the outfielders. Most of the boys have uniform, because the team does not by knocking the ball all over the lot, at right .field and third base, and these that tired feeling just after dinner, used last year by the Wilkesbarre Eas­ I notice thnt Manager Tcbenu, in an travel in parlor cars and stop at ten- then I am 110 prophet. two positions were those in which im­ when away on a trip, but the only genu­ tern League Club, and that the support dollar-a-day hotels. Big Sam, however, interview with a St. Louis scribe re­ of moneyed men and of two papers It looks as if Seery, our left fielder, is provement was most needed for 1894. ine, legitimate way to get it so that it is is so popular here and, withal, is such a to step aside for Shehan, of the Lewis- cently, says: Fine fielding at times, of course, was a valid excuse is to first catch the grippe. in Wilkesbarre had been pledged to the "I don't see much about 'Teuenu's undertaking. good out-fielder and batter that the club ton's, who led the N. E. League in bat­ Toughs' in the papt-rs now. We hare been done in both positions: but as a whole Great General Geeswax, it makes one will not let him go without a struggle. ting last year. Seery did splendid work riven a raw deal on many occasions, both Treadway took a decided lead in his tired to follow the course of a batted Scarcely had the report been sent out HABUY WUIGHT'S CASE. and will have no difficulty in catching? by press and public, but, as long us I hav right field work over Burns, and Shindle tired the follow the course of a batted when contradiction followed swiftly up­ The latest contribution to the his­ on; from all I have heard Sheehaa by press Hud public, but, as long as I have excelled the Brooklyn third basemen ball. The only man connected with the on its heels. Colonel William J. Har­ tory of the famous "turning down]' of ought to prove a decided acquisition, and the management of the Cleveland Club, I Daly and Hatfield, and equalled that Baltimore club that has got the grip is vey, president of the West Side Park the veteran manager, Harry Wright, am going to see that we don't get the I hope he will fill our expectations. of Shock in the position, who led both the treasurer, and he is entitled to it. and part owner of the park grounds, by the Philadelphia Club is by the New Nadoau who has been signed to play worst of it. My Instructions to the players Some of the boys think his grip pretty denied the report that the State League are to win games, and I tvn.'it to go on Daly and Hatfield there. It is fre­ York "Sun" of Tuesday, which said: third base, play.-d on the Northampton* jecord as saying that it takes aggressive quently the case that when a player has strong. has an option on his ball grounds. He "Ex-Manager Harry Wright, of the Phila­ last year and did excellent work. Wheth­ huetlers to do that. A milk-and-water, been several years in a club's team and MANAGER NED HAMXW is a large stockholder in the Wilkes­ delphia Club, arrived in town yesterday ou er he will be able to fill Gilbert's place barre Base Ball Club, who are members a visit to some friends. He said he receiv­ goody-goody player can't wear a Cleve­ his play suddenly begins to fall off, he too has a touch of the grip, and has ed an offer to manage the St. Louis Club, is a question which time will demoii- land uniform. There Is the truth of the will show a return of his old efficiency it pretty firmly on a lot of very good of the Eastern League. He said, while but that so far he hud not arrived at any Btrate. whole matter. We stick up for our rights when changed to another club. Indeed ball plavers who will prove it when the no contract had been made as yet, the and lire called names and abusiul for it." decision iu the matter. He Incideutally re­ , the south paw pitcher, this has almost became a rule instead flowers bloom at Union. Park and the lease would be signed in favor of the marked. formerly of the Washingtons, has also This is neither more nor less than an of an exception. No impartial crank can water pipes are thawed. present home team. So, if the State "If the Philadelphia Club had notified me announcement that the team, under been signed and if he still retains any hesitate to say that Brouthers had It is noticed that Billy Barnie is I*>aguers desire grounds in Wilkesbarre of my release during the League meeting of his former effectiveness, he is sure to Manager Tebeau in 1894, is to be vir­ reached the point when he was no quoted as thinking the grip on Bonnor they will be obliged to rent them from in this city last November I might have tually the same in aggressive hustling" - rnnrlo arrangements with several League again come to the front. no longer of use in making up a stronger is not worth $500, but we will have to other parties, and put up their own John Hausrnan, fielder from last a new name for rowdy, kicking, ball wait to see about that. It was believed grand stand and outbuildings. clubs. But I was allowed to go at a time players as wero the Cleveland team, team for Brooklyn in 1894 than that of when nearly all the clubs had selected year's , has also 1893; and the same in the case of that William was after the Wilktes- Nothing daunted by the tactics of the their managers." been signed. rather a minority of them, in 1803; the State League people the Wilkesbarre "aggressive hustling" in question hav­ Burns, who. with such a model out­ barre wonder, but that there was not "It Is a well-known fact that If Mr. With Vickery, Coughlin, Ryan, Leahy, fielder as Griffin to copy from, dis­ $500 in all Louisville to spend in that Club stockholders met last week and Wright had been free to sign with any Lehane, Burns, Shannon, Seery, Lynch ing been practically illustrated by Tebeau reckless fashion; but it may be all a unanimously agreed uot to entertain League club last November he would have and his hustlers on the occasion of the played no more headwork in his posi­ received an offer from treasurer Auell, of and Boffenus to form the necleus of our disgraceful scene enacted' on the Polo tion at right field last season than a mistake. Perhaps whe'i Bouner puts a any proposition from the State League Brooklyn. The veteran manager is in ex­ team for next season, we think we will Ground last fall. Tebeau's allusion to second class player would, besides which dozen or so over Tom Brown's head in any way. The auditors submitted cellent health." be very much in tho game. "milk and water, goody-goody players" he has evidently become too heavy to Billy will change his mind. The Louis­ their report, which shows that the club LOOAI, JOTTINGS. TIVOLI. is simply his notion of players who are get down to ground balls, as Griffin and ville manager is a pretty good judge has nearly $2000 in bank to start busi­ Secretary Shettsliue claims to still an honor to their club and the profes­ Treadway do. In batting Burns is a of young blood as he has proven many ness with this season. The following have lines out for two or throe good READY FOR BUSINESS. mere single hitter, and as such is popu­ times, but has not made communication from President Powers players. It is difficult to imagine where sional fraternity at large, from their The May's Landing Club Organized manly and honorable methods, as the lar with the class of patrons who know any mistake in that line and we feel was received during the meeting: he can secure any men superior to any "aggressive" hustlers are a disgrace to little or nothing of team work at the inclined to be pretty well satisfied that "Jersey City, Jan. 20. The Pennsylvania he now has. For Next Season. bat, viz, playing for the side instead of the new short stop will pan out an A 1 State League having applied for protection As yet Harry Wright has given no May's Landing, N. J., Jan. 20. At the game. clipper. He may have to get a season­ under the National Agreement cannot enter intimation of what club he will manage for a record. Moreover, Treadway is an Wilkesbarre. Eastern League will refuse a meeting of the May's Landing Base. Manager Schmelx, of the Washington even tempered player, while Burns has ing, just as McGraw did, but we will consent unless same Is requested by you. next season. Several good clubs in the Ball Association, held last night, the Club, will this year have a task to per­ an ungovernable temper which mars his sprinkle plenty of salt on him. It is (Signed) I'. T. POWERS." minor leagues have made him offers. following officers were elected and the form which will test his ability to the judgment and weakens his play time pretty well settled that he will start St. Louis appears to be the only major association reorganized: President, The meeting was enthusiastic and league team whore there is a fullest extent; ami that is to run the tail and again. __ in at short and McGraw at third, with Dan Shannon, of last year's Providence chance James M. Blaisdell; secretary and treas­ and team of the League in the face of a Keeler at right field. If this is wrong team, was elected captain and manager, for his services. But there is no tell­ urer, Joseph Sutton; manager and cap­ fire from the majority of the home As regards third base, Shindle will be just charge it to the grip for Ned Han- ing what time will show. tain, William Husted. late of the undoubtedly an acquisition.. He used to and the work of signing players will The practice of the university can­ scribes, the result of an opposition, not lou wouldn't even come to a pencil begin at once. The following officers Brotherhood team of Philadelphia; offi­ to the genial manager himself, but to be the leader in the position a few years pusher's wake bad cess to him. didates for positions on the university cial umpire, Joseph Sutton. The- players ago. but he has not played his game in were elected- President, E. F. Bogert; team is witnessed every day by crowds the owner of the club, Mr. Wagner, who, THE COMING SEASON. vice president, M. H. Burgunder; finan­ thus far who have signed are William from some cause or another, is not a Baltimore up to his old standard of Now, do you know, that opinion that is of students and others who gather at Spencer, of Gloucester; Dr. W. R. late years, as he undoubtedly will do cial secretary, C. Bart Sutton; corres­ Craig's Riding School. favorite in that city. Mr. Schmelz has being sometimes expressed, that the ponding secretary, L so Long; managing Walls, late of Cape May; John Clem­ the consolation of knowing that the out in his new club. The ability is there base ball season will be uoor because Charley Bastian is training steadily ents, Robert Abbott, and H. W. Shaner, and only requires favorable circum­ directors, M. H. Burgunder, E. F. Bo­ with a view to re-entering the diamond come of the coming season, as far as there is a business flepression through­ gert and C. W. Tammany. May's Landing. The grounds are to bo the Washington Club is concerned, can stances to bring it out in the old out the country is just 'simply wrong. next season. greatly improved and the grandstand to brilliant way. He did fine work against Haddock made his greatest reputation uot possibly be more disappointing to That is the very reason why it will be TIME'S CHANGES. be enlarged. ______the local cranks than it has been for the Brooklyn in the position, however, at good. Yes, sir, you can say under , and hopes to re­ what you gain it under the same lucky auspices past ten years. He has all to win Eastern Park in 1893, which is his old please, but when-times pre dull that is How One Brother Passed Another in Not a Fake, But a Mistake. and little to lose. home place in the infield. just the period base ball patronage is this year. ______To place Treadway at left field woulc the Base Ball Race. Rentilrto Mulford, of Cincinnati, says: at its best. Why? Oh, that is easy. "OLD SPORT'S" TROUBLES. If a prize wero offered for the loveliest By all means Treadway should re­ be a mistake. Not that he would no] It strikes one who is conversant with fake of the vear the "Buffalo Courier" First, everybody has more time from base ball affairs as they were five or six place Burns in Brooklyn's right-field1, as play the position well, but that he would his business or occupation to devote to Jimmy Galvin Has Lost All His man could walk up and claim the bun. that is Treadway's home position, and play in his home position by far the years ago to notice that some of the He says: "Boston offers recreation, and base ball is a cheap and papers are explaining that "Outtieldor Savings. the most important one of,the outfield most important of the two in these days popular amusement. Then too, the mer­ and a 'consideration' for Drauby, but it trio. With Treadway, Griffin and of right field batting better than at . who has been signed by Fittsbnrg, Pa , Jan. 24. James F. will not be a go." With the exception that chant driven almost to despair, finds it Manager (Jus Schmelz, of Washington, Galvin, "Old Sport," has found that both the city and player the mixed, the Schoch even if another left fielder be left field. It would be hard to improve necessary occasionally to run away story is all right. Baltimore offered th« not secured Brooklyn would have the on Shock at left field, some of the finesl is a brother of Captain Tebeau, of Cleve­ riches can take to themselves wings. from the thoughts that are making him land1." There was a time when the His saloon has been gobbled by the Long they kidnaped in the South last best out-field in 181)4 that they have catches seen in the position at Eastern gloomy and despondent and he rushes seasoa and Buffalo said nay. aver had. Park last year having been made by identity of Patsy Bolivar was estab­ Sheriff and executions against the veter­ Shock. With Shock, Griffin and Tread- out to the ball ground, gets up on a lished by the fact that he was a brother an pitcher have been issued to the bench, and takes it out on the umpire of George Tebeau. "White Wings'" was amount of JG129.37. Galvin's name has Gor.Von Der Ahe's Ornamental Staff. I don't know when I have been more way in the outfield it would be difficult and whooping it up for the boys. The St. Louis Club Is controlled entirely shocked at reading of a railroad acei for any club in the League to surpass then rather the more famous, and was been added to the list of ball players Fifty cents or a dollar don't count considered a much better player than who have bc'-'U failures as directors of by Gernmus. The directors aro as follows: dent than I was on perusing the para such a trio. What is now wanted is a with him where thousands of dollars , Edward C. Becker. graph describing the terrible accident to second basemon, but not so badly as iu his brother. When Cincinnati picked gargle factories. , Bug Peter Hauptmanu, J. W. Pccldngton ana that estimable ball player, Charley Ben the case of the position of right field and visions of hari kari are setting him George out of the Denver team nearly Holliday and Arlie Lathatu tried it and G. Gruen. Kufus J. Delano will continus nett, whose sad affliction has elicitei and third base, as Daly would be likely insane. No, sir: he goes out to the park six years ago she passed over Patsy as quit. Ed Williamson, of the old Chi- as attorney for the board. The new di­ the heartfelt sympathy of the whole to play the position better this year than and yells himself into a lucid spell. Ht» too light timber for major le-igue cagos, is one of the few who have rectors are Messrs. Becker and P. Haunt- base ball world. Benuett is not only last, after playing over eighty games is all tho better to meet business trou­ purposes. Truly times change and men scored a success in the liquid line, al­ maim. The former is a retired capitalist bles next day and he knows it. It is with them. It is better than even money though Jim Keeuau comes pretty near and the latter is a tobaconlst. The board an exceptional ball player in the manly there in '93, and doing some splendid will meet Thursday and elect officers. pluck and great skill he displayed in fielding in the position, especially in better for him than all the medicine he betting that Patsy will get a good deal tying him. his home position, but he is. and always the way of short and field catches in could swallow, and the doctor tells him more at Cleveland1 next summer than "Old Sport" is disconsolate. He says so. The many out of employment will the white-winged George will for nab­ that the only capital his former twirtner The Bostons will play the Yalei in New will be, a player who, in every respect which he is very sure. Huven April G and T. is a credit to his club and the game. . sometimes cheat their inwardness out of bing flies for Washington's job-lot team. brought into the business was 40 cents' Jan. 0,7. THE LIFE.

rom several unfortunate kisses during Caroms. he game when the ivories were rolliug Pittshure has invited W. A. Splnks and well, and he would have made the Edward McLaughliu to settle their llttla SPORTS AND PASTIMES. uroius to a moral certainty. Then difficulty there. gain there were two instances wh«n Jacob Sfhaefer has df-cided not to ga Holes lis runs were cut short through the on the road with a theatrical company to liards, not even excepting the notable igliting apparatus over the table inter- show how fancy billiard shots are made. in your lungs are the Homes and memorable contests between Ru- ering with him while he was making He has about decided to accept an offer dolphe and' Cyrille Dion. ather difficult masses in the centre of $75 per day from Paris, and wHl prob­ of Consumption Germs. The This is where Schaefer has been in )f the table. With Ives and Schaefer ably go over there early in the spring. diseased tremendous luck; independent of the his lighting arrangement made no dif- Slosson challenges Ives to play a three spots are wiped out fact that this very man Schaefer, with nights' Ixilk-llue billiard match, 600 points erence. They would not play until it a night, anchor barred, and a two nights' with new tissue made by he single exception of Sexton, is the vas drawn away in such a manner that nost popular match, at cushion carouis, 300 points a expert ever known to bil- hey had plenty of room. With George, night, each match to be for tlOOO a side iards in this country, which popularity lowever, it was different. His quick, and net receipts, the games to be played xtends throughout the length and in New lervous temperament could not brook York. THAT NEW CLUB. readth of this laud. And yet these lelay, and he suffered in consequence. Dick Ecche, Schaefer's backer, Is trying Scott's ontests have to arrange been referred to every- Respite his defeat, however, the sp*c- a match with Ives for $1(100 or Another Meeting of the Projectors here so far as we have seen as if $2000 a, side, the conditions to be five ators will never forget the ideal bil- Held and a Resolution ''rank Ives were a Dudley Kavanagh iards that Slosson produced from the nights play at the 14-inch balk-line game, Passed. r a John Deery in and two nights of the cushion-carom game, The projectors of the uew jockey club point of professional >eginning to the end of the game. the match WIZARD AND NAPOLEON. xperience. But of Saturday! Ah! to be played In Chicago about which is to purify tho turf held another Emulsion here is another bix weeks hence. What does all this prove? _,tory and one which will live for ever in iieetiug at the Hoffrnnn House, New THE POSITIONS OP SCHAEFEB John Roberts played some extraordinary York City, Jim. 22. William Simply this, that if William Sexton lie annals of billiards. It was between billiards in his match with E. Ltisgle at Easton, the Cream of Cod-liver Oil, AND IVES AS EXPERTS. were in Ives' place, with Ives' talent as Schaefer and Ives, and every seat in the Egyptian Hall, London. The conditions the well-known auctioneer of Tattersallsi, an exi>ert, that Sehaefer would have great Music Hall was occupied. There called for 24.000 points up. Diggle receiv­ was elected temporary chairman us soon and hypophosphites. This Why Ives Has Lost in Money and ost every contest, with perhaps the ex- vas not standing room and the boxes ing 1KKXJ start, for $1000. The contest was as the meeting was called to order. acts immediately eption of where the anchor was legal. were filled still In progress when the latest mail left. Among those present were Jaaies R. upon the Gained in Experience Some Refer­ with ladies and gentlemen in The, Vo man but Ives can defeat Schaefer ull evening dress, many among the score stood: Diggle, 18,415; Roberts, Keeue, Dr. G. L. Kuapp, Dave Gideon, Lungs and makes new tissue ence to Recent Criticism of the at the anchor shot, and it is a mooted lumber being leaders 15,227. John Daly, Kichard Croker, Colonel W. of the social and Schaefer, Ives and Slosson Great Tournaments and the Ex­ luestion who is the greater player of msiness circles in the city. Ives had have signed P. Thompson and Perry Belmont. there. Physicians, the world he two at this shot Ives for the Cincinnati tournament to be held Mr. Easton, on opening the meeting, perts. or Schaefer. clean record of victories, while Feb. 1. 2 and 3. There is some hitch about over, endorse it. f Ives had Sexton'a brains as an ex- Schaefer had lout his only game to his the return tourney in Boston, however, said that the turf had reached a most >ert, he could never be defeated on a ippouent of the evening. If the Wizard tt was designed to hold this tourney ten serious crisis iu this country. Horse It was very naturally a great disap­ illiard table, while if Sexton had Ives' days after the Cincinnati affair, owners were naturally "restless" to hear Don't be deceived by Substitutes! pointment won it was a tie for first honors, while in Boston to the public not to have alent as a player all other experts f he lost Music Hall, but no agreement has been ie views of the new jockey club, and prepared bj Scott 1 Bonne, N. V. All Druggist* Schaefer and Ives Ives would be the victor of made as play off their game might regard their occupation like that he tourney and take the to the dates for the Hub tourney. informed all those present that there In Chicago, instead of making a division stakes and the "If you want to of "Othello's," as having "gone." glory, and the latter element formed no bar the anchor shot In s not the least doubt that many tilings of the money as they did. The public There seems to be billiards," says Jake Schaefer, ''first get a lad to some difference nconsiderable feature in the fiual result. brand-new be done iu order to fight public just now, in contests between these ex­ >etween Ives and Schaefer as experts, cloth and Iron It with a hot iron opinion. Although that opinion might be perts, greatly resembles Schaefer started off poorly, making around the cushion. Put a high polish on "Oliver Twist," ust as there is between Slosson and wo misses the red wrong, it might cotne to an avalanche ever clamoring for more. The more iu succession, but Ives only ball and let the two cue balls have con­ Schaefer, and it is clearly this: when nade six in the same time. Then both the usual dead finish. After you've done with which the turf in tliis country tests Sehaefer and Ives play, the more Slosson is defeated by Schaefer, it is that, go and bet all the money you have night be swept away out of existence. does nen braced tip a little, although it was in the public clamor for. At the pres­ wing to the fact that Slosson cannot ilain they were the world that no player alive can hold It would be as futile to stop the course ent writing we have not nervous. At the close of the anchor position been informed vin and that Schaefer cannot lose. :he eleventh inning Ives was for twenty points." of public opinion in racing matters as for as to the financial results of these iVhen Ives behind by John Roberts and E. Diggle, games and Schaefer play, Ives has ust 4(> points, the record standing in the course one man. or a number of men to en­ iu Chicago, and as a matter of course, practically the game won before Schae- of their recent match at the Egyptian deavor to stop tho Falls of Niagara with this Schaefer 252; Ives, 20(5. The twelfth Hall, London, played some extraordinary is au important consideration. Yet "er becomes desperate. When he is in lining was a surprise. their hands. it is safe to say that these two men hat condition, or when It showed to the billiards. Dlgffle. who had !KXX) points the game is audience the possibilities of a large run start in 24.000 up, made 17 three-tlgure He further commented on the success oonld not enguge in any contest in any radically lost, Ives' lack of experience breaks, while of the English Jockey Club and said large city iu s obvious )eing secured without the aid of the Roberts created a sensation this country at present with to the merest tyro. He frets anchor as it existed by making over forty. In one break Diggle :hat it was not necessary for them to a financial loss. All sorts of rumors and fumes, and makes false originally. Ives, made have accusations, with rare skill, drew the balls together 21D on "nursery caroms" alone, and lave dukes or lords to govern die turf been afloat as to why the tie game was which so disgust the public that all hope at the head claimed a record for the unique perform­ .n this country, as there is an aristocracy not played off. It was stated ,o see him lose. Schaefer, on the other of the table and then keep- ance. that ng them in the left-hand corner most of of integrity, honor and wealth. JUDGES FOB DETROIT. Schaefer did not care to play off. Ac­ land, having nothing to lose practically, Frank C. Ives posted a forfeit of $500 He the time, did some effective work by ast Monday then made some allusions to the cording to the original agreement it is or, from the outlook of affairs, relies night with J. Harry Billiard smaller tracks iu Jersey, and mentioned Promises Are For a First-Class Exht« doubtful on public sympathy aud his past Iriving back and forth, making use in o bring on a match at 14-Inch balk bll- if he could be made to do so, ex­ the meantime iards with Jacob Schaefer Grutteuburg in particular, describing win­ bition at the March Bench Show. but custom, if wo are not mistaken, perience in playing the role of an hon- of the 10 shots privilege or any other is lermitted within the old anchor bound- ilayer for any amount of money from ter racing as unsportsmanlike for having Detroit, Jan. 25. The second annual the rule that, in tie games of this charac­ rable expert, and before Frank Ives 12500 to $10.000 a side. The "Young Na- naif-starved devils of horses and shiver­ ter, they shnll las had time to learn the experience iries. The total run netted the player bench show of the City of Straits Ken- be played off unless the 203 points, and gave him >oleon" is visibly cut-up over his defeat ing jockeys in little silk jackets running nel Club will be held at the players and managers are satisfied >f Schaefer he is not only defeated, a commanding >y Schaefer in the squeeze of one point Detroit with cad over his adversary. Jake was not around the winter tracks. Auditorium, March 7 to 10, aud prom- a division. On this occasion the players lut loses his golden idol money. That on tho concluding night of the recent The following s ihased in the slightest, however but :ournameut. resolution was offered ses to be a better exhibition than wa« were satisfied, but it is certain that the precisely where Ives and Schaefer and carried unanimously: :hat of last stand at the present day. apped his cue tip with a file, made a Frank MaggioII. and the only Lew Shaw, year, which ranked only public is not. The public very natu­ mrd opening Resolved, Aud formally agreed, that on :hird in the country, Chicago and New rally wanted to know Ives lost the Chicago tournament be­ carom and had reach­ mve been playing six-night. 14-Inch balk definitely who is ed 32 when a kiss Ine. anchor barred, at the Brunswick and after this date we will not enter or York beiug in the first two places. Tha the better player of the two Ives or cause he deserved to, not ou account checked his engage any of our horses for any stake, of his ability as an 'urther progress. Ives increased his Milliard Hull, Columbus, Ohio. These premium list and specials run up to (Schaefer. As things now stand there is expert, but iu con­ >r!ght young experts should play very In­ purse, handicap or over-night events which |!2.jOO, and entries sequence of his bad brains. The anchor lile by 75 and the score was then may be offered by any racing association will close on Feb­ no champion. Schaefer and Ives stand Ives. teresting billiards. But we scarcely ruary 21. The bench show committee even, or shot lost him the New York tournament, 484; Schaefer, 310. The leader :hiuk they play well enough to warrant which refuses to recognize itH (the Jockey quits, and no matter what may nissed on his fifteenth effort, Club's) authority within the State of New innounces the following judges: John be the argument of the friends of the ust as that very same shot practically and them to bar the anchor, although It Is just Davidson, won him Schaefer counted, but went two inches possible that they York, and we further formally agree, of Monroe, foxhounds, grey- players as to their relative merits, it is the recent tournament in may play better with­ should the laws of New liounds. pointers, setters. !hicago. Ives is learning wisdom, it is away from the second object ball, on the out than with it. Jersey permit dachshuude» certain that there is no recognized bil­ text attempt. But Dame Fortune lawful racing In that State, and should and1 beagles; Jatnes Mortimtr, of liard champion in this country true, but his lack of professional di- was It Is claimed that at Minneapolis, Jan. It be considered desirable by the jockey at present. >lomacy ceeping him in mind. He had1 sent the 16, Henry J. Lamson, of that city, made New York, mastiffs, St. Bernards, Schaefer it is true won in the New has cost him so far during the chib now being formed to enforce its rules, (reat Danes, collies, deerbounds, >resent season probably not less than irst object ball to the lower left corner a run of 842 with the anchor nurse In baik regulations and authority over any rac­ York tournament, and having done so with force enough to bring it Ine billiards, thus eclipsing Schrcfer's fa­ bloodhounds, fox terriers, Irish ter­ was generally regarded 5000, and probably n>ry much more. back in ing association, in that State, we will make or conceded as This position when it encountered Jake's mous run of 504. The claim tas been ridi- no entries to events given by eucli as­ riers; Charles H. Mason, of Phila­ being the champion. He did not, man's grand average in the recent uled, but Tom Foley, the veteran St. delphia, woolfhounds, spaniels, how­ or last tournament was lie ball after it passed by the second sociations which refuses to submit to its poodles. ever do so in Chicago, but came out even 30, 59, 78; Schae- object Paul room keeper, declares that the run (the Jockey Club's) government. King Charles' spaniels, Italian gray- r's was 28, 49, 93, while Slosson's was ball. The collision drove Jake's was made, and Frank Thayer with Frank Ives, and until one or the ball back and squarely upon the second and half a "It is. however, expressly understood, hounds, bulldogs, bullterriers, pugs, ter­ other of these men 16, 67, 90. These figures should tell the dozen others who witnessed the play have that where horses, uow the property of riers anil miscellaneous. shall defeat the other tory object ball he had just missed. It was a made affidavit to the effect that a run of the popular or public verdict will be that of the ability of these men as the undersigned, have already stake en­ experts. Schaefer certainly deserves to scratch, and a big one at that, but it 842 was made. gagements at any race course, the owners Schaefer is not a greater player than was the fortune of war. Jake was not At Syracuse, N. T.. the local pool experts of the horses so engaged shall have Kennel Notes. Ives, or Ives a rank on a par with Ives, while no one the greater master than 'nit an idiot would presume to slow to take advantage of the oppor­ are contesting for championship honors at right to fulfill such engagements without The Interstate coursing meeting will b« state tunity, William J. Kuntzch's violating this agreement." held -Schaefer. :hat Ives is uot at least a match for for he ran 134 before tripping billiard parlors. Mr. at Merced, Cal., Feb. 22. It is also stated that a suitable or sat­ Schaefer. up upon a easy long carrom on the right Kuntzsch offers prizes aggregating $110, On the same day the Coney Island Over $400 has beeu raised in St. Ix>uU isfactory hall could uot rail. Ives scored 81 in ind the following have entered: Baker, to enable the St. Ix>uis Kennel Club to be engaged, JOHN CREAHAN. the seventeenth local amateur Jockey Club met and resolved not to in which to play off, while Mr. bchae- nning, and was again well in front, champion; Hummel, Spen­ affiliate with the new club. give a show this spring. fer's cer, King. Mnlone. Reese, Hubin. Wil- The last dog show in Chicago is re­ professional engagements made it CHICAGO NEWS. laving only 25 to go for the coveted nerth and McKernan. At the imperative that Ives and himself should lin leaves. But there was something opening on ported to have lost $1000, aud all th» the evening of the 22d, a big crowd was in MANV RECORDS SMASHED. prizes are not paid yet. quit, or close the Chicago tournament Echoes ofthe Recent Tournament the matter with him. He was over- attwidf-pce, and Baker beat King In the careful. He opening The annual meeting of the Pointer Club' with honors even. All of these facts are Schaefer's Remarkable Victory. only made two iu his next series. William Dowling, the ball What Has Been Done During the of America will be no doubt iuning, and failed altogether in player, Is acting as referee. held at Madison Sciuwa true, and those who are not sat­ Chicago, 111., Jan. '22.—There is prae- the suc­ Past Ten Years Among Trotters. Garden, New York C'ity, Feb. 21, at 8 isfied w;ith so clear, distinct and lucid ceeding one. Jake was also in the dol­ ically only one thing to speak about Within the last ten years P. M. an explanation would not be satisfied drums. In the twentieth inning Ives records on The annual meeting of tt this moment in the world of billiards made 7. The bulls the trolling tracks have been sn:'i«h<>d the English Setter with the result in the event of a play- f this city, and that its the triangular were rolling badly flub will be held at Madison Square off It is for him. and he missed the next shot endwise, though at the beginning of the Garden, New York City, Feb. a very rare event in the his­ ontest between Schnefer, Ives and Slos­ decade 21, at U tory of tournaments of this character to by a hair. Jake went to work like a just ended it was though that o'clock noon. son, which terminated at the Central demon. tho trotter had reached his limit. No have the first and second man come ont Music Hall last He did not hesitate to take The Altcar Coursing Club's Inaugural Saturday night. The any chance on the table. Some doubt the introduction of the pneumatic meeting will be held at (ioodhind, evn It is a rare event it is true to jattle of the giants in New York city of his Kan., have tournaments take two and three cushion shots were as­ sulky has been to a great degree re­ Feb. 20. AVIlliuni Greene, judge; Kalph place between was a noteworthy one, but it pnles al­ tonishing sponsible for the Taylor, slipper. three such experts; as a matter ot lact most I was both for the nerve and the great fall in records, going to say into signifi­ accuracy shown by the player iu execut­ and it is a safe wager that they will be The DuqueMie Kennel Club, of Plttsburg, the three men might have come out even cance, but that it too strong a word to have decided not to hold a dog show this had it not been for the anchor ing them. Few men, perhaps, no one but going inside of two minutes before the and tin- ise beside the final struggle here. Jake Schaefer, would have present decade has passed. year, as no I nilding In the city is avail­ lack of that good fortune which seemed The opening game between Schaefer attempted Mr. Griffin, able for the purpose. to be the most difficult shots at that stage of of the "Turf, Field and Farm," fur­ strongly adverse to Mr blosson on and Slosson on Monday night was one­ the exciting contest. A bill will sooji be Introduced In th» this occasion. Had Dame sided He had scored THAT nishes the following most interesting House at Columbus, O., which provide* Fortune not in every respect, as the total scores 112 points in this historical run ENGTJSH TOUR. table showing the be-n so unjust to Mr. Slosson the three wero: Schaefer, 000; Slosson, 20(i when, record holders of ten that the Sheriff of each county sjiall keep in a three-cushion-all-around-the-table- years ago and those of to-day, with the a certain number of bloodhounds for use men might have quit even, which, as a jeorge seemed unable to pull himself shot, Mistress Matches Arranged to Date For the rule we together, Fortune proved untrue, reduction in times of different distances. in tracking escaped criminals and in de­ think, might be considered quite while Jake played with all his and he was kissed off. The audience American Team. Conditions. IVrformer. Time. tecting petty thieves. as probable as that it was possible to old-tiuie vim and daring. Slosson's literally Arrangements are already under way 1884. One mile..... Maud S...... 2.10V4 At a lighest groaned in their disappoint­ meeting held by the St. Bernard hold nny such series of tournaments; be­ run was 67, but Jake corraled ment, for Jake would surely have for the visit of the team of Philadel­ 181)4. One mile..... tvancj Uaolu...... 2.M Club of America at New York city it was tween these 216, 106, and his closing run decided very men as this country was 80, counted1 and might have run the game phia cricketers to England this year, Reduction to offer eight of the club's medals made in masterly fashion with a difficult ...... _ 6Vi for the (-ompetltkn at the Maseoutah hlr witnessed during the past few out, for his playing was perfection it­ aud nine three-day matches have al­ 18M. Two nillcd. .. . Momw Chief...... 4.46 weeks. 'And yet it is a fact that these uasse as a fiuale, which aroused the ready been arranged for the tour. 1884. Two mile*.... Kennel Club Reuch Show in this city self. Again Ives essayed to finish the Four Oreeulauder ...... 4.32 March 13, 14, 15 aud 16. tournaments took place. audience in fine style. struggle, but he failed after making two or five more games will be scheduled. It rarely occurs The second night's play between Ives The dates thus far as as Reduction 14 The Runnymede Fox Hunting Club, of in the life of any pro­ difficult shots. He left them in bad follows: 1884. Three mile*.. Huntress . Philadelphia, has elected the following of­ fessional expert to have such encomiums and Slosson developed the "anchor" shot shape for Jake, who missed a three- Muy SI At Purtououth, with United Ser- 18«4. again. Slosson was doing vicos. Three mileg.. Nightingale ...... 6.55% ficers to serve for the year: President, J. an! panegyrics written in his praise as well, having cushion shot aud sat down, despairing, H. Postel; vice president, Philip J. Walsh made 169 points in five innings, June 4 At Cambridge, with Cambridge Unl- Reduction ...... has fallen to the lot of Jacob bchaefer and but hopeful for just one more chance. vereity. . 25% aud Ivnu Fox; treasurer, Charles M. Wag­ during less than the past three months. ipparently having lots iu reserve, when Ives 1884. Five miles.... Ittiv Mac.... .13.00 ner; secretary, AVilliam now took the balls in hand for the June 7 At Oxford, with Oxford University. 18U4. Fiv« miles.... Uisliop Hero. P. Freeborn. We cannot, indeed, recall anything like Prank got the spheres astraddle the last time. He worked] laboriously June 11 At Brighton, .12.80V4 Additional to the lint o. judges in<>, jammed with with Sussex. announced it during the past thirty years. Phat tight against the cushion, them, and it was evident the intense June 18 At Lord's, with Lord Huwke'g Ameri' Reduction ...... 29% to pass on the merits of the dogs at the Mr Schaefer is entitled to his victories and then, like Paddy's goose, "it was strain was telling upon him. "Ten, 11, can ten in. 1884. Ton miles..... Controller ... .27.23V4 coming Westminster Kennel Club bench no one will question. That the vie ones all over," as he cudcd the game with 12, 13," called out Charley Matthews, June 25 At Bristol, with Gloucestershire. 1894. Tea miles.... Pascal ...... 2C>.15 show, the following have been appointed: nerchsd on his banner is not au unfinished run of 487. It was ap- the marker. Only June 2» At Taunton, with Somersetshire. E. A. Woodward, Chicago, III., bulldogs; ha f as one more point to July 12 At Portsmouth, with Oxford and Cam­ Reduction .., 1.08V4 C. A. Steveus. New York City, bull ter­ tanpv to Schaefer as to those who know >areut that Ives did not care to trust victory. The shot was not a hard one, bridge. Universities. 1884. Yearling .... is skill at open play against Hindu Rose..... riers; T. S. Bellln, Albany, N. Y., fox him best, and in the truest sense as an that of but it required the nicest judgment and July 1!> At Lord's, with Uiddlesei. 1894. Tending .... Pansy McGregor. 2.23% terriers; A. Belmont Purdy, Garden City, expert, for the game is not the Studeut that evening. Some other care, L. I. N. Y., likely to pro­ with plenty of reverse English to The American team will alsj play two Reduction ...... English fox hounds. duce just such another man during the vening, iu his judgment, would be accomplish it. Ives made the The Bench Show Committee much more convenient, stroke, matches with the Gentlemen of Ire­ 18S4. Two-year-old.. Wild Flower...... of the City next generation. . for George was but was just a trifle "short" on his land, but the dates have not yet been 1894. Two-year-old.. Arum ...... of the Straits Kn:nel Club met at Detroit In singing and chanting the praises of n fine form and perfect stroke. English, and his cue ball rolled off in fixed. All last week. It djMded to arrange a prem­ It was plain, a the contests will be three- Reduction ium list of Schaefer, however, it seems to have however, that the au­ contrary direction half un inch from the day matches. The Philadelphia eleven ...... 1014 $2.jOO for the coming show. never occurred to the writers in ques­ dience had tired of the anchor. Many second object ball. 1884. Three-year-old. Hindu Rose...... 2.18% This does not Include the valuable cup» people It was the crisis of will be made up principally of the play 1894. Three-year-old. Fantasy ...... 2.08* given by the mastiff, St. Beruand and tion that either Jacob Schaefer has left the hall during Ives' run, and the game. The audience rose en masse. ers who participated expressions were frequently heard from in the games spaniel clubs aud other special trophies. heretofore been a greatly overrated ex­ Jake went to the table with a set look against the Australians last year. Reduction ...... The show will be held during the four pert or that Frank C. Ives is practically all parts of the building that "it is not on his face, which told 1884. Four-yenr-old.. Boiilta .. days beglning March billiards," of his determina­ 1894. Four-year-old.. 7 at the Auditorium, the greatest master that the game has "play billiards," etc., etc. On tion to win if it was in his power. He Ulrectum and everything points to a success. ever produced. As a matter of fact, the following day George Slosson got to Byes. The Columbus ex­ needed 15 points, and his opening shots The scheme Reduction ...... Fanciers' Club will hoi* aggeration, which is work, and, calling President Bensinger, to bring all the cricket clubs 1884. their annual dog show at Columbus, O., quite common to were beautiful, consisting of the most In New England, about 35 in all, tnto Five-year-old.. Sajitn Clous...... newspaper men, has played n prominent of the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Com­ difficult two and one 1894. Five-year-old.. Alii and Kremlin. Feb. 28 to March 3. Four judges are as­ pany, and Charley Parker, 'three cushion aud association has been revived. A meeting signed to the task part in chronicling tho history or events the efficient around-the-table shots it could has been called of placing the awards: manager of the tournament, to his aid, be pos­ to take place at Boston Reduction ..... B. E. Pitts, mastiffs and pugs; E. Bardoe between tliose two pT^prfa. nno with, sible to conceive. He finally got them next month, and each club has been re­ 18S4. Stnllion...... Sniugeler E'liott, au agreement was drawn up and signed quested great Danes; J. M. Taylor, set­ In our position, an Injustice to both men, together in the centre of the table, nursed to send two delegates. The prin­ 1S94. Stallion...... Direutum ters aud pointers; George Bell, all other but nulabl.v to Frank by George, stipulating that the balance cipal object in forming such an associa­ ives, who is in of the contest should them gently back and forth to the cush­ classes. Sixty dollars will be offered to all probability to-day the greatest player be with the ion, and on tion is to cheek the growing nuisaree of Reduction ...... 10 the handler making the largest entry and "anchor" barred1. The document his fifteenth attempt had "revolving," and organize that the game has as yet produced1. was them lined up against the left rail about a body of com­ $40 to the handler showing the second larg­ The promptly signed by Schaefer arid Ives, petent umpires, so as to do away with the Hoof est string. elements of luck, which have two feet apart, with the cue ball in the constant disputes which arise on Beats. been entirely on and the good work was finished. When decisions George II. Ketchum, The Durpiesne Kennel Club, of Plttsburg, Schaefer's part, seem to Parker, in his opening centre. A draw shot ended the game, of incompetent or doubtful officials. of Cleveland, hns have been overlooked in the contests speech that even­ and what will undoubtedly purchased the brown colt, Artillery, record has elected these uew officers: S. Lincoln ing, announced that the monotonous stand as the At the annual meeting of the Lansdowne 5.21M,. Boggs, president; James O'Hara Denuy, between these men during the past three greatest game ou record at the 14-inch Cricket Club, of Philadelphia, the follow­ vice anchorite \voukl be seen no more, during Kichard Orok?r's horses will be raced president; William E. Llttell, secre­ months. And yet it is uot just to Mr. balk line was ended, Schaefer winning ing officers were unanimously elected: M. tary a.ud treasurer; board of governors. Ives that such should that tournament, at least, the applause T. Vandever, president; Isaac this year under the name of "Manhattan be the case. Here that followed proved by a single point. T. Jones, Stable." John M. Chaplin, John Moorhead, Jr., Wil­ are two experts who practically that the action mei The vice president; L. Marshall, treasurer; H liam AiTott, or con­ with public approval. scene in the vast building was Frank Van Ness Henry M. Breckenrldge, Dr. fessedly rank as even. One or Sclmefer n striking one as the end was reached. L. Warren, secretary; C. A. Huston, W. has been reinstated by John S. Philips. The club has decided to Of the third' night's play there is lit­ H. Barker, 11. V. Irwin, Elective Com­ the Board of Stewards of the California give has been a great master of billiards The audience were absolutely wild with Joel ey Club. a show this coming September. Be­ tle to be said. In the opening innings mittee. A nun ber of new members werc sides bringing all dogs from this country for more than half a generation, if nol delight. Men threw hats and coats in admltted, aud a large ground, A bill has been nearly twenty years. Schaefer played like au amateur, auc accessible introduced into the Legis­ and Canada, they are going to offer $20*X) He has played Ives secured such a the air, cheered, yelled, daueed and to the railroad station, leased. The gvouuc lature of Delaware which provides that In special premiums to attract contests with all of the lead that Jake conic will be the breed­ world's greatest not overtake him. although he tried hart shook each other by the hand, and then p!ac*d in good order for cricket there shall be no betting anywhere In the ers and fanciers of this country only. experts, and in tho matter of nervt in the last cheered and cheered again until human and tennis. The club was organized in State except at race tracks, and (hen only playing has encountered half. It seemed to some September last, and already has a large on races actually run off at the time. such men as that Ives outplayed himself in the first nature could stand the strain no longer. Cyfille Diou, A. P. Iludolphe and Wil­ It is needless to add that the winner re­ membership. The trotting stallion Cyclone, 2.23%, by few innings, but wheu looked' upon as Calibau. ROD AND GUN. liam Sexton, all confessedly the greatest a whole his ceived an ovation which he will remem­ dam Camlet, by Hamlet, died money players work was superb and his yesterday of lockjaw at tho home of in Schaefer's day, to say closing run of 82 points was ber to the end of his life. Captain Farrow, nothing of the vast schooling whicl composet The men have SPORTING NOTES. his owner, James E. Clay, Bourbon the famous rifle shot, of such billiards that lovers of the game concluded not to play County. Ky. He was 18 years old, and haK organized a rifle club iu Moigau- Sohaefer has had long before Ives was would off the tie, owing to their many pre­ the sire of (inch towu, W. Va. heard be willing to go miles to see. Although the Astor Library claims to valuable trotters as Andy of. Ives, as a matter of fact, has The game on Thursday was between vious engagements, so the stakes aud possess no light literature, the subject o: Cutter, 2.19(4; Aunoreun.2.20Mi; Dr Sparks, In a live pigeon match at Hamilton, Ont., not been before the public as a grea Slossou aud Schaefer, and was a long- receipts, representing first and second the greatest number of books studied In 2.14%; Gillette. 2.11 1/,. and other fast ones. Jan. 16, for 20 birds $700 was divided. master of the game more than tw< drawn-out, tedious affair for such ex money, will be equally divided between its alcoves the past year was sports and It is possible there will be several Three sqi'ads of six men each shot, J. years. His first notable victory whicl perts. Schaefer and Ives. games 4000 volumes, as against 50^ upon changes in the Grand Circuit this year. H. Elliott, Kansas Cily; li. O. Helkes, Tlie twain enjoyed it, however Chicago, and J. is inside of two years (the dates are noi and laughed and joked with each othei WEST SIDEB. American history. HornelUrille is a strong candidate. The Marsh Westtield, New essential) was when he defeated Schaef The St. Louis Coursing Association Is track is located on Hon. F. G. Babcock's York, killed 20 straight. and the referee with perfect good mi stock farm and is kite-shaped. At the annual meeting er. After that victory he defeated Slos tnre. This geniality preparing to hold a big championship A more of the Nutley (X. son. caused Jake's Dodds Comes to the Front. coursing 4)icetlug, open to the entire United beautiful tract of land cannot be found, J.) Kod and (Juu Club, held la.st week, the He then went to London and play friends in the audience a little uneasi but whether Hornellsvlllo following officers ed Roberts at his own game and canu Plttsburg, Jan. 18. Editor "Sporting States, at Breutwood next March, In con can support a were elected for the en­ ness. Despite his joviality George was Life:" There junction with the big bench show to begin hi;;h-purse meeting Is the vital question. suing year: President, A. C. Brown; vice off the victor. Roberts cnme to this Is a great deal of talk just Buffalo will give a 10 days' keeping his eye upon the main chance, now about billiards and the propriety ol In that city under the auspices of the St meeting this president. S. S. Davis; secretary and treas­ country to play Ives in Chicago, but was and in the last six Louis Kennel Ulub, March 21 to 23, Iu year, with purses aggregating $80,000. urer, Frank Searles; captain, J. W. Rich­ defeated1. Ives innings gainet ruling out the so-called anchor nurse, all met with defeat in New rapidly on his opponent, finishing within on account of a few large runs that have elusive. ardson. York at Robert's hands, which was pro 70 -points of lately been made. Now 1 for one protest A horseback ride of 5000 miles has re Vick's Floral Guiilc For 1894. At Hamilton, Out., Jan. 18, a match be­ ably victory. "A comfortable the result of the cold contractej margin," one might say, but wheu a against such antlon. Schaefer or anyone cently been completed by Dr. Ostrup, a This contains description!* that describe, tween Elliott, of Kansas City, and Emoiid, in the hall. It is certain that Ives de who can get to the top has a right to stay Danish archaeologist. From Damascus to not mislead; Illustrations that instruct, not of Toronto, for $200 a side, fifty live birds man like Slosson had the cue, it was a Denmark the professor each, resulted in a surprise feated Roberts two out of three con margin which was liable to be wiped ou there, and, until he chooses to retire, or rode an Arab exaggerate. This year it comes to us In a for the Amer­ tests, to say nothing is beaten fairly and not handleapped out horse, which he personally groomed and suit of gold. Printed in eight different ican sports, who backed their man heav­ of Ives' Illness anc at any moment. Jake was playing ily. it is scarcely to be expected that f of his rights by depriving him of some attended to. The journey took 18 months colors besides black. Colored plates ol Emond killed 47 birds and Elliott 45. with fire, and he came very near beinj., feature of his play in which he excels. The professor's objoct was to study East­ chrysanthemums, poppies aud vegetables The wind was very high and the scores glck man should be able to hold hi burned for bis temerity. ern dialects. were not so good as expecU-d. own against such If the change must come, then I wish to On the front cover Is a very exquisite a man as Roberts The battle between Ives and Slosson make a suggestion beforehand. Instead of At the first annual meeting of the Na bunch of Viek's New White Branch­ Centre Hitchcock and F. C. Lawrence, After these victories on the part o on Friday evening was a glorious one abolishing that feature of the game, let tloual Game Bird and Fish Protective As ing Aster and on the back 1: Jr., of New York, shot a pigeon match Ives his head became inflated. Th Slossou appeared to be determined t< them modify it by changing the lines to soclation, heM In Chicago last week, th< the New Double Anemone; 112 Jan. 19, on the grounds of Ihe West­ business of this country, if not th< win at least one game in the tourney make It more difficult; and this can easily following officers w< re elected: Morris R, pages filled with many new nov minster Kennel Club at Babylon. L. I. world, became too small for him. H be done without injustice to anyone. I In- Bortree, Chicago, president; A. L. Lakey eltles of value as well as all the old Each shot at 100 birds, Mr. Hitchcock and this was his only chance. He open KaUunazoo, flrit vice leading varieties of standing at 25 yards and Mr. quarrelled with and insulted the mos ed in excellent style, and in 8 inning closp you a diagram of what I advocate, president; J. H. Hun flowers and vegeta­ Lawrence honorable men connected or identifie should it be deemed necessary to make tor. Washington, D. (,'., second vice presi bles. We advise our friends who intend do- at 28 yards' rise. The score was: Hitch­ the score was Slosson, 105; Ives, 57 any change. Should this meet your ap­ dent; F. E. Palms, Milwaukee, secretary lug anything In the garden this year to cock-Killed. 04; missed, 3fl. Lawrence with the calling in this country. II The latter ran 124 in the next inning F. B. Hicks, Chicago, consult Vick before Killed, 61; missed, 30. The accused' proval, I desire It to be made public. treasurer. starting operations match was the most honorable referee tha however, aud forged ahead. In the 15tl I remain, respectfully, A movement Is on foot In Suffolk Connty, Send 10 cents to James Vick's Sons. ISo- for $100 a side. could be chosen of having robbed him inning Slossou ran 144, and led by ove W. M. DODDS. N. Y., to have a law passed prohibiting chestcr, N. T., for Vick's Guide, It costs Noel Apgur, of New York city, and and in a word, so disgusted the public o 100 points. Ives secured 106 in the (The change referred to by Mr. Dodds deer shooting in the country for et-vera nothing, as you can deduct the 10 cents Charles Smith, of Plainfiekl, shot' a live this country that, at practically th 18th inning, Is, that there yours. It U a result of the bitter feeling from ilrst order. It certainly will pay bird match at Norfolk, Va.. Jan. 19. Apgar which reduced the New shall be but four anchor you. was backed opening games in question, or at th Yorker's majority, but he did not pass positions, each one coming in the centra jirovoked by the leasing of about all of the ___ by Norfolk sportsmen he hav­ commencement dror-shooting grounds In the county ing last spring defeated W. E. Hurst, the of the present profession him. It was not until the 25th inning of the rail, instead of eight. As the to the A Rhode Island kagtie of six al billiard season in this countrv Franl Iilip Protective Association, which was amatcui local champion. Smith hud strong bucking that Ives, with a run of 104, forge< anchor shot is now a thing of the past, formed several polo clubs has been formed In Providence from bis New Jersey followers. Apgar Ives was one of the most unpopular ex weeks ago for the purpose to compete for the championship ahead, and finally won by 38 points there is no longer auy causa for dis­ of shutting out all guuuers except Its own of the had no trouble in defeating the Jersey peris in the history of American bil­ There is no doubt that George suffered cussing it. Kd.) lueuibera. State. Providence, Pawtucket aud West cbnmpiou. the score at the finish being 84 erly are represented. kills for Apgar to 75 for Smith. 8 THE SPORTINQ Jan. 27. 'arth to-day with my two hands, bloved or Club, at last came out with a statement ungloved. I cast down the gauntlet to the SOLE whole brood of blowers, with the reserva- to the ccntrary. MANUFACTURERS ion that I will riot waste time on men According to Geratnreyer, Jackson got OF who are not recognized as first class." the officers of the Terre Haute Club to Walter Campbell and John Corrigan, of promise their support to the tourna­ 'hiladelphla, nave been matched to box ment, but the latter only guaranteed to >ight rounds, at 126 pound*, before the Jackson a suite of rooms, wherein the ,'olumbia Athletic Club of Washington, on tournaments were to be played, and Jas.J.Corbett's January 31, for a purse of $300, $100 of gome $16 for the circulars to be printed, which is to go to the loser. while Jackson The talk of Cornell's closeness in money said that he would hand BOXING GLOVES matters was ixot borne out by his method over the prize fund, $4500, as soon as of lltlng while training at Mayport, Fla. twenty-six chess players had entered the tournament. Also makers of all styles THE GREAT Se has five cottages facing the ocean FIGHT. filled with friends and attendants. His Jackson tried over and over again to and prices of Boxing and table seats 15 or 20 people, and there are Every Probability of a Contest Be­ t money out of the Terre Haute Club. often three tables before all his guests are e wrote to people all Fighting Gloves and Spe­ tween Mitchell and Corbett. served. J over the country ATHLETIC MANAGERS MEET. for money. Dr. Jentz, of the City Chess cial Gloves for stage pur­ The international battle between Cor­ Jim Ryan, the Australian midde-weight Club, and Charles mgiligt, was arrested by the Sheriff at A. Gilberg, of the poses. For Catalogue and bett and Mitchell will have been de­ James E. Sullivan Elected President Brooklyn Chess Club, were also ap­ cided ere this issue of Snorting Life San Francisco, Cal., Saturday afternoon, prices, on complaint of Frank McManns, who of the Metropolitan Association. pealed to by Jackson. address greets its readers, as (he fight takes place 'hnrges Ryan with intending to leave for H. N. Pillsbury and Dr. L. D. Broitgh- Thursday, January 25, which is the day Australia to defraud his .creditors. Me- The Board of Managers of the Metro­ ton have received letters from Mr. upon which the Sporting Life must go Manus is the individual connected with politan Association of the A. A. U. met Gerstmeyer, stating that he had come A. J. REACH CO., to press. There is a bare possibility that :he Curtis jury bribing case. at the Astor House in New York, Jan­ Into possession of facts compelling him the result may be wired in. time for our Arrangements have been completed for a uary 20. M. A. Cummings, Acorn A. C., to recall anything favorable he might Tulip and Palmer Sts., imitcd-round glove contest iu Madison presided. "Late News Department." nave said of Jackson, and which showed Phila., Pa. During the week Governor Mitchell Square Garden on the night of Feb. 3, be­ On tie resignation of Wililam B. Cnr- Jackson, in a very poor light. kept very quiet, but gave tween Bob Fitzsimmons, the champion tis as president aud member of the no evidence middle-weight pugilist, and Dan Creedon, Since the above was written the Terre of letting up in his opposition to the fight board, which was accepted, James E. Haute of Australia, who is at present assisting Sullivan, N. J. A. International tournament has and ordered militia to assemble in Jack­ orbett in his training. Six other bouts C., was elected pres­ been abandoned owing to the admission ROGERS & FERGUSON sonville on the day of the fight. The will also take plaee on this occasion. ident, having previously tendered his resignation as secretary. G. W. Woods, of Charles O. Jackson, of Kokomo, Ind., MANUFACTURERS OF THE Duval Club officials were unceasing in J. J. Quiuu, of San Francisco, iu a letter the promoter of the congress, that he their efforts to bring off the fight nud to "Denver Ed" Smith, urges the latter to Standard A. C., was elected secretary, ROGERS &, FERGUSON CUSHION MITTEN. and E. C. Carter, N. J. A. C., was backed by gamblers, who were to their confidence in their ability to do so work for a fight with Peter Jackson, and was ap­ reimburse themselves by selling pools Best Mitten I have ever used. CHAS. W. GANZIO,. was unabated. If the tight cannot take says that if the contest can be arranged pointed official handicapper. Best Glove ever put on the market. WM. EWING. ie can secure any sum of money to put on Biirtow S. Weeks, on the games in New York, Chicago and place iu Jacksonville it \yill be brought president N. Y. other large cities. Pleased me most of any Glove I ever used. MORGAN MURPHY. Smith up to $30,000. In this letter Quinn A. C., was elected to fill the vacancy That new " Cushion " is a great help. GEO. F. MILLER. off at a point in the vicinity to be easily efers to Charley Mitchell as a "back num­ reached by railroad. The exact in tho Board of Managers caused by No superior ou the market. WM. H. MERRITT. spot, ber," and says that Corbett will win NEW YORK'S Without an equal. C. L. ZIMMER. of course, remains a secret. During easily Inside of eight rounds. He also states the resignation of Mr. Curtis. Bartow TOURNEY. S. Weeks, N. Y. A. C.; B. C. Williams, Easier to catch with in every way. . the week there was a report that Mitch­ that he believes that Smith can put Making Arrangements Unquestionably the finest Glove In use. JOSEPH SUGDEN. ell had sprained an ankle and would ither Corbett or Jackson out in less than N. Y. A. C., and John C. Gulick were For the An­ Will use none other hereafter. JOHN H. GRIM. crawl out of the fight. Both reports twenty rounds. appointed delegates to the Metropolitan nual New York Event. All the team speak in the highest terms of your Glove and Mittens. C. W. GANZEL. were groundless A new boxing glove has been invented Association. A meeting of a special committee of SEND FOB CATALOGUE TO jy Referee John Kelly arrived on the Ted Kennedy, of base ball fame, which The Protest Committee F. W. Ru- the New York State Chess Association ROGERS & FERGUSON, 24 BEDFORD ST., BOSTON. MASS. t Is believed will obviate many of the ob- biern, chairman submitted several pro­ wns held at the Manhattan Chess Club scene on Monday, visited the pugilists eetions urged by the authorities against at their training quarters and made tests, which were abandoned. At the January 13 in order to arrange for the a he present style of glove. The Kennedy protest demand upon the club's officials for in glove has a fleece surface. With this it of Otter Raphael, Clinton A. 16th annual tournaments of the asso- exchange of the $20,000 cheque for s impossible to bruise, cut or scratch the C.; B. AVunderlich, Lexington A. C., iation. It was decided to hold the BILLIARD cash. This the club officials agreed face or body in any way, so that boxing was disqualified because he fought Ililey, :ournaments at the United Charities TABLES. to do before Thursday. Both of the can be indulged without fear of injury of the Scottish-Anierican A. C., at an >uilding, on February 22. There will or disfigurement of any kind, thus making unregistered meeting. Great amusement two events a masters' tournament The Brimswick-Balke-Colleiuler Company, fighters are in excellent condition iof noxing a pleasant the contest from all accounts. Cor­ and healthful exercise. was caused by Wunderlich's defense, "or tho championship of the State and Manufacturers of The ageuts for the Kennedy boxing glove which was to the effect that he was a free-for-all tournament. bett is the odds on favorite in the bet­ are Langdon & Co., 20G La Salle street, ting. The influx of sporting men is Chicago. compelled to fight two extra rounds at There will be four prizes in the mas- Billiard, Pool and Combination Tables. much larger than was expected in view the point of a pistol. The Columbia A. :ers' tournament, as follows: Fifty dol- Importers of and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in of the uncertainty which has C. and the West Side A. C. were rein­ ars, $20, $15 and $10. In the minor prevailed. stated after the payment events BILLIARD MATERIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. That the militia will be iu charge of of arrears. there will be five prizes, $20 $15, MAIN OFJHCKS: 8OO Broadway, FOOT BALL. A. W. Riley, $10, $5 and New York; Nos. 4, 6, 8, 1O and 19 W. 6th St., Cincinnati Jacksonville is admitted; that it will chairman of the Boxing $5. Nos. 263 aud 305 Wabash. Ave., Chicago; No. lia S. 4th St., St. Louis and Wrestling Championship Committee, Committee of ways and means, rules be powerless to follow the excursion PRINCETON'S HEROES. parlies that will go out to witness the stated that the ventures had met with ind arrangements were appointed. opposition from the police, aud so far There will be another 1002 ARCH ST., PHILADELPHIA. meeting between the famous gladiators meeting ou Feb­ J-Branch Dined, Wined and Presented With they had been run at a loss of $115. ruary 10. offices auii salesrooms in all principal cities. H. J. BERGMAN, Agent. __ is generally believed; that the battle Silver Cups. will occur somewhere in the State of Treasurer J. Steel reported that from The annual dinner of the Princeton October 31, 1803, to January 20, 1804, Florida is almost a foregone conclusion, Notes. "Combine PLEASURE With CHARITY 1" and with, everybody the wish should _ollege alumni was given at the Hotel the receipts were $323.71 and the ex­ be Bhinswick, New /Stork, January* 18, panses 178.93. A cablegram last week from Leipsic stated "A fair field, no favors and may the that Herr Zwadzig, the great chess player, SEVENTH ANNUAL best man win." aider the auspices of the Princeton of that city, died at Gera For Clubs Club, of New York city. About 300 on January 9. Pointers. President Charles A. Gilberg, of the members of the society were present and Brooklyn Chess Club, sailed for Cuba GERMAN AMERICAN PUGILISM AGAIN DEFENDED. there was no abatement of the good The boxing and wrestling committee of Jan. 19 on a six weeks' trip. He was ac­ and Hotels. heer and hilarity which have always the A. A. U. has secured Madison Square companied by Mrs. Gilberg. A company of No wine room or any first-class ho­ Conan Doyle Gives His Views of the characterized these Garden for a two nights' exhibition ou chess enthusiasts CHARITY BALL, fraternal celebra- March were at the dock to wish tel, club, cafe, or gentleman's cellar Benefits of the Ring. ;ions. 111 and 22. him a pleasant voyage. Henry Schmchl, the pedestrian, is anx­ Canada will be is complete without this valuable ad­ ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Dr. A. Conau Doyle, the well-known The hit of the evening was the pre­ ious to make a match represented by her cham­ sentation speech of Mr. Alexander. Cer- with Edward Pay- pion, J. T. Davlsorf, in the open chess junct. Served on the side and at' English author, has contributed to the son Westou. He will put up $i>000 for a tournament, which is to be held next afternoon and evening entertainments | Monday Evening, Jan. 29th, 1804, London Chronicle the following defense ;ainly nothing else elicited more tumul- six days' heel and toe coutest to be held :uous month at Perre Haute, liul. Mr. Davison and receptions, hot or iced. of prize fighting: applause. He scored the people at Chicago. is a resident of Toronto. :mil it in believed IN AID OF THE "Might I be allowed to say a word who have broken the ninth command­ A challenge from the Columbia College he will make a creditable showing, al­ In reference to your paragraph which ment in order to run down, foot ball. Track Association for a set of joint games though opposed by the leading experts of UNEMPLOYED WORKING The members of the great foot ball to be held in May have been received and the world. PEOPLE remarks that the prize ring never pro­ eleven were romptly accepted by the Priucetou track duced heroic qualities? The poor ring the lions of the occasion. The quarterly meeting of the New York OF PHILADELPHIA, The presentation to each of them of a athletic management. Chess Club was held Jan. l.'i. It was de­ has so fallen from its former glory iu George Hosmcr attempted to give W. J. these beautiful cup in solid silver was done cided to challenge the Brooklyn Chess Given Under the Auspices of the days of crossed fights and paper with fine taste by Mr. Henry M. Alex­ Ryan a half-mile in a ten mile walking Club for a team match on 12 boards and talk that we may at least allow it credit ander. Even the scrubs and substitutes match, at Worcester, Jan. 22. The task to arrange for a ticket and championship for what it has been. It bred a race was too much for Hosmcr, and, as he tournaments. J. Doyle was elected vice came in for silver match boxes. could not overcome the handicap, he quit M/ENNERCHOR SOCIETY, - of men of indomitable courage and The first address was that of the president of the club, W. S. Thumler sec- energy. I cannot understand how any the track at 7V4 miles. rotary, and Charles Uugent and T. Elce- CLAM Ticket president, Mr. Joline. The toast, (Gent and Two Ladies), $5.00 one acquainted with their record can The Athletic Committee of the Chicago maun directors. "Princeton University," was to have Athletic Association has decided to accept The Terre Haute Chess Club, as backers doubt it. At Waterloo there was, as been responded to by President Francis the invitation of the Boston Athletic Spectator's Ticket (Amphitheatre), 50cts far as I know, As­ of the "Masters' Continental Chess Con­ only one professional L. Fatten, but he was kept away by sociation aud soud a team of representative gress," have declared the tournament off pugilist on the field Shaw, the Life boxers to the tournament to be given by Can be procured from CHAS. F. WAK- a sudden indisposition, and his place and Instructed the treasurer to refund Yt-iCK, Treasurer, 231 South Sixth St.. Guardsman, who, had he lived, would was taken by Professor Woodrow Wil­ the Boston club, on Feb. 21. promptly all entrance fees so far received. ED­ probably have held the champion belt The Sylva Athletic Club of Jersey City The reason given for this action Is the It is now recognized as indispensable j MUND WOLSIEFFEB, Secretary, 1117 Chest­ son, whose remarks were greatly appre­ nut St., and at the Academy of MOsic on of England. The Homeric combat in ciated. "The Alumni" was replied to by has elected these officers for the year 1S(4: misunderstanding regarding entrance fees in all well-ragulated establishments. which Shaw and Col. Kelly fought back R. F. I'olorubani, president; G. II. Ilar- and moneys which seems to have prevailed Sold by lc«ding Grocers night ot Ball. For Private Boxes call at Parke Gtodwin, and then came Mr. mon, vice president; J. L. McKnight, among the players and Wine Mf rchantfi. I the Secretary's office. to back is now a matter of history. It Alexander's presentation speech. The re­ to such an extent as to Put up only in glass. Pints, $6.00 per dozen. I cording secretary; H. A. Walker, financial seriously cripple the arrangement of the Order from your dealir or direct.^Discounts I .was said that ten lancers and cuirassiers other toasts were "Harvard, response secretary; William Hllllard, treasurer. necessary details. were cut down by him before he was uy Austin to the trade. t G. Fox; "Yale," Henry K. The Flushing (L. I.) Athletic Club has E. S. Burnham Co., iioGanesvoort St.", N. Y. I shot. [lowland; "Columbia," George G. De- elected the following officers for this year: COOK REMEDY CO "The number of the first-class pugil­ witt. ___ _ _ Robert H. Elliott, president; John W. ists whose deeds were matters of public Weed, George Ingraham and Ernest AQUATIC NOTES. Primary, I interest was at any one time yery lim­ CONNOR EXONERATED. Mitchell, vice presidents; Rougler Thorne, Cured by a Second- I ited. Yet among this small body of treasurer; Herbert R. Peck, secretary. Fred Plalsted has a big class or oarsmen STRICTURE New Method. SYPHILIS!«-, under instruction iu his gymnasium In Stricture cauaen ob.struotion_ to tho How of 'iriue, partial I permanently cured in 16 to 35 days. men we have many examples Athletic Manager White, of Harvard, At a mas? meeting of the Princeton closing of iho passage, gleet, prostutic irritation and enlarge­ I of no­ students, held Winnipeg. I We eliminate all poison from the ays- I bility of character. The incident of Apologizes For and llctracts the Jan. 17, the amendments to ment, bearing down nod scaldlii? of urin«, mucous discharges, I tcm, so that tbere can never be a I the constitution of the Athletic Associa­ James Stanbury, the champion oarsman los* of power, ami catarrh of bladder. Treatment safe api I return of the disease in any form. I Pearce, the Game Chicken, risking his Charge of Forgery. tion proposed by the joint, committee were of the world, is worklug ou a farm in painless. NQ OPERATION. I Parties con be treated at homo as 1 life in Thomas street, Bristol, by getting Some time ago Herbert H. White, ratified. The students will be assessed in Australia. No Joss of time. No failure. Certain cure. Boo* Free. 1 well as here, (for the same price and I on the parapet of a burning house to a short time to defray the expenses of the John Teenier Is located In San Fran­ EMPIRE MEDICAL CO., Box 110 M, Boston, Mass, I under tbe same guarantee,) but with I manager of Harvard athletics, had re­ celebration those who prefer to come here, we I pull the servant out of the upper win­ turned to him two checks which were of the foot ball victory. cisco, where he is training one of the local '11 contract to cure them or refund I dow by the wrists, when her safety Fred K. Stearns, president of the Detroit boat clubs. . .1 money and pay entire expense of I refused at the bank as being worthless. A. C.; vice president of the A. A. IJ., Ooms ,the oarsman, who was in I coming, railroad fare and hotel bill*. I bad been despaired of, is a well-known They were apparently forged, and anil America and authentic case. As to the innumer­ after one of the most prominent men connected last year, won the Dutch single scull CLAFLIN'S investigation Mr. White was led to sus­ with athletics in the West, has signified championship Jan. 13. Our Magic Remedy ^yss 111 able cases where men like Cribb, Pearce I Never Failed pect Afaurice J. Connor, '97, substitute his intention to retire from participation The next meet of tho Western Canoe As­ Amateur and Professional to cure the most obsti-1 and Raudall interfered to protect the in athletic affairs after March 1. He will I nate cases. Wo challenge the world I weak or to tackle on last year's foot ball team. An. sociation will be held at Madison, WIs., I for a case we can not cure. Sinco the I defend women from insult, arrest was made and a case entered in also resign the presideucy of the Detroit on Mendota Lake, July 7 to 21. BASE^BALL^SHOES J history of medicine a true specific for V^l are ~ Syphilis has been nought for but never ! they not written in Vierce Hagan, the Cambridge Court by White agaiust A. C. Clasper, who builds boats for Cambridge or in the reliable pages of 'Boxiana?' H. Hutchens, the Putney 831 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa. found until our Magic Cyphilene F Connor. sprinter, ap­ College, has been asked to send plaus for I was discovered. We solicit the moat L-^- One champion peared at the Abercorn. F. C. Ground, Un­ I obstinate cases and of England, John Gully, Further investigation showed a shell for Harvard's University crew. challenge the became a member of Parliament, though that the derwood. Paisley, Scotland, Jan. 20, and No students arc allowed of tlie ninny events calculated to bring out I world for a case we cannot cure. This r evidence against Connor to train for row­ I disease has always baffled the skill I in those decorous days he did not find was entirely cir­ made attempts to lower the world's record ing at Cornell until they have received new tnlent. cumstantial, and the case was with­ for 120 yards and 2ao yards. Paced liy I of the tnost eminent physicians. Bf 1 the same field for his talents there which permission to do so from Trainer Courtney The Knickerbocker Yacht Club has elect­ $500,000 drawn, after several postponements of three local pods, Hutchens is said to have and Dr. Hitchcock. ed these new officers: Commodore, Dr. CAPITAL FWJ he might have had more recently. done 11 4-5s. for 120 yards, and 21 4-5s. for f £ behind our unconditional guarantee. I "The old prize the preliminary hearing. Last week Mr. According to the Newcastle, England, Charles L. Brown, slcop Tempos; vice * *4 Absolute proofs sent sealed on appli-1 fighters were, as a the long distance. commodore, S. G. 1'nuly, sloop Flora; real- [ cation. Address, I rule, men of steady, law-abiding habits, Connor had published in the "Harvard "Chronicle," "William Ilalnes of Old Wind­ Crimson" the following apology from F. W. Bauer, '04, the champion quarter- sor, is prepared to row any man In Eng­ commodore, Louis H. Zocher, sloop Lib­ COOK. REMEDY CO., |Q|1 if only for the fact that they always mile ROOB «07 Miionl* Tempi*, Chicago, Mr. White, which sets the matter at runner of the University of Penn­ land, between the High Level Bridge and erty; treasurer, Charles H. Smith, Jr.; III. " either kept, or hoped to keep, a public sylvania, has announced his retirement the Redheugh Bridge, or vice versa, at any, secretary, Z. S. Crooker; measurer, George house. Ju either case their license de­ rest: from active participation in athletics In time, for £30 or £100 a side. M. Kae; fleet surgeon, E. Kingrr, M. D.; Comlirldpe, .Tan. 13. Mr. Maurice J. Connor, the future. Captain Freeman, of the Uni­ Board of Director*,, George A. Gage, Wil­ COOK REMEDY pended on their behavior. Their main Harvard University: Dear Sir The Providence, R. I., Corinthian Yacht fault was I beg to say versity (earn, is endeavoring to have Club hus elected their officers as follows: liam H. Ward, Harry Ktephcnsoi), J. O. that they often consumed too I havu made the fullest investigation of the facts Baticr reconsider his determination, and Sinklnson, Jolm J. Delaney. much of their own stock, so that it concerning two eberks for $20 and $50 re­ Commodore, Charles A. Sloan; vice com­ hopes to succeed in his efforts. modore, George Winslow; president, The report of the graduate treasurer for For Baseball and Footballists, was a rare thing for any of them to spectively, which were haflcleil me in payment The Farniiugdale Athletes, for tickets to tho Yule and Harvard] and Vni- (L. I.) Athletic Club Charles H. Such; secretary, John W. Gam- the Harvard Boat Club shows that the ex­ Cyclists, Horseback Riders, Boxers wear gray hair. verslty of Pennsylvania has elected the following officers: Robert mell; treasurer, A. D. White. penses of last year's crew were larger aud Harvard foot ball Cbadwick. "It must be borne in mind that fewer frames of 189;t, wlik-h checks turned out to be President; Wallace Ket chain, Captain Soroho, the "Water Wonder," than any of those of the three preceding and Oarsmen's use, men lost their lives through the ring in forged. I urn entirely convinced that you arc vice president; Martin Schnaderbeck, has signed to swim in his life saving suit years. This increase was due to some ex­ a whole generation than are now killed utterly without kuowledce of or connection with treasurer; Forrest Post, secretary. rue for a wager of $1000 from Rome, Ga., tent because the subscriptions were not as the forgery or fraudulent transaction in any club will erect a new club house early in large as in former years, and tho receipts ANTI- STIFF by football or hunting in one season. the coining down the Coosa River, to Montgomery, During way, or in any way littering or publishing said season. A feature will be a Ala., a distance of over three hundred fell off In other respects, so that tho club the whole of the time when the forged checks, and the circumstances which led room exclusively for the storage of bi­ was obliged to draw on the surplus fund ring was at its height I can only recall me to charge you with complicity cycles. miles. He will start on Feb. 1. In the matter Charles for more than $4000. The receipts were one fatal fight, that between Curtis and liave been fully and satisfactorily explained. I The results of the physical examination Courtney, the aquatic trainer of $4050.44, and expenses $8078.14. Trainer's Ned Turner. eitremcly regret that the action which I took Cornell, is quoted as saying: "Our next On the other hand, the at Tufts College, Jan. 22, made public race with Pennsylvania will be dangerous The selection of tbe location for this exhibition of systematic fair play must in placing the facts before Judge Ahuy, and show that Charles C. Stroud, of Grosvenor- year's icgatta of the National Association bis issuing a warrant nsainst you have raus;il dale, Conn., to Cornell's unsullied record, unless more have been an object lesson to the hun­ you annoyance and trouble, and, as I am con­ iha-s broken tho all-round men volunteer as candidates aud more of Amateur Oarsmen has been deferred dreds who saw and the thousands who vinced, from your previous record, as from your strength record made last year by Robin­ Interest is taken in the crews by the till tbe next meeting of the committee, but read. It is time enough to discourage conduct in this matter that yon are thoroughly son, of Harvard. Stroud's record is 2r>52 students." not, as the New York papers have it, on $1.00. a gentleman, I offer iu rej>aration the apology pounds. 129 pounds more than Robinson's. account of a probability of Oxford or any instinct when it has ceased to be He is 22 years old At the annual meeting of the Active Boat Cambridge which is your .^^ H wmm and weighs 150 pounds. Club, of New York, the crews coming over. The Eng­ of use to this community. With all James Carkcek. champion Cornish following officers lish university clubs have shown no such STRENGTHENS THE MUSCLES. Europe one armed camp, the fighting in­ were elected: E. Gunkel. president; E. Intention, Manager Harvard Athletics. wrestler of the Pacific coast, and Jack States, vice president; William und If they bad It would "cut K. FOUGEKA & CO., AGENTS U. S., stinct is as necessary in this country Brady, of Massillon, O., contested In a Krauss, re­ no ice" with the N. A. A. O., for tbe visi­ cording and corresponding secretary; F. tors would 30 N. WILLIAM ST., N. Y. now as ever it has been; and the day Punts and Passes. mixed wrestling match in Massillon, Jan­ States, financial secretary; W. Dltzel, row In matches, not iu open may be coming when we may find that uary 19, for a purse of ?1000. Carkeek treasurer; C. Fitzpatrick, events. Arthur Cumnock, captain of the Har won the last two bouts, Graeco-Roman captain, and A. P. P. Conley, the veteran, oarsman, was our ancestors had some reason for its vard team of IS'Jl, is engaged to Miss Mary Bruhn, lieutenant. DR. DIRMITT'S systematic encouragement. I'. Cutting, of Now York, in which city style, the first in five minutes, flying fall, badly disappointed ove;- the refusal of the and the second in 58 seconds ou a flying The following officers have been elected National Association to reiustate him GONORRINE INJECTION, "It is really the ring-side betting and Cumnock Is now iu business. by the Eureka Boat Club, of Newark, N. as half Nelson. Each man tipped the scales an amateur. Tho association reported on SURE] THB ruffianism which have killed the ring. The great annual international foot ball at 170 pounds. J.: Adam H. Groel, presid. Orders troni all parts of tho \v. rH prom|»tly event of SOUK; club offerlns a purse for latter city was represented by a clever SWINDLER. active work in the harbor. One of the and the committee has a reserve fund of attended to himself ami Steve O-Donuell. team from the Sparta Club. The English­ boats will be used by the freshmeu and Over 1,OOO,OOO Xoiae Subdiiers SoM. Something More About the other by the 'varsity eight. £1000 or more. The Grand Jury of Norfolk, Va., has men wou a spirited match by flve goals the Western Harry Vail thinks he will row again. He JOHN CKEAliAN.Ooutiueutal Hotel,Ageut,Puila.P» brought indictments against the president to two. ______Manipulator, C. O. Jackson. The Palisade Boat Club, of Yonkers, N. of Y., have elected said recently: "I have had an aluminium (no Ariel A. C., find all who partici­ It has been unheard of iu the history these new officers: Presi­ boat built for myself. It is constructed pated la tue Johnson-Wougo light. dent, C. P. Easton; first vice president, after my own plans. Instead of having a AGENTS $75 *WEEK In a ten-round fight at Louisville, Ky., SKATINGKNOTES. of the game of chess that a man who Charles D. Wyruati; second vice president, happens to be iu contact with respecta­ depth of only 5'/i or S1/^ Inches, I have u..ii.8 », .. liu.j PRACTICAL January 10, between Mickey Norton, of F. P. Trcanor; secretary, Arthur D. Ual- made it to set iu water 6Vi Inches. The Cincinnati, and Charles Williams, of Pltts- At Madison, WIs., Jan. 23, John S. John­ ble devotees of the game should con­ lard; treasurer, C. P. Marsden; captain, width Is only 10 inches. In speaking of PLATING DYNAMO.Tin-mod- burg, Nortou was declared the winner. son, the Minneapolis skater, coct n scheme to swindle other players Edward Martin, J.; lieutenant, John II. the professionals, I ei-n ni'vlu>j, usid iu all fuctoi-iea covered a Keeler, Jr.; trustees for can tell you why Ed. to plate now good*. Platen gold, Frank Slavin was sentenced to twelve quarter-mile in 31(4 secouds, with a flying in a wholesale fashion. C. O. Juckson, three jears, E. M. Hanfaii can beat Jake Gaudaur. The for­ eilv?r, uickH, eic , oil watchM, days In Holloway Prison for debt at Lon­ who Jackson, W. W. Scrugham, E. A. Quick mer trains in jewelrr, (able- w&rc, bicjcks and start. styled himself the president and and the choppy waters of Toronto don last week. If he pays up within a Breen defeated I.aldlaw on Jan. 12 in a treasurer of tha IndTana Chess Associ­ J. H. Dunn. Bay, while Gaudaur rows ou. the river, at &1! metal goods: rjutuutGuror month he will escape, for Judgment was five-mile skating race The first veteran oarsman to coach the Orllla. A man who has prepared himself agruta; (liflTent sizes; always at St. John, N. B. ation, the man who was exposed in the Yale crew this year is Howard reail.r; tio batMrr: no toy: no suspended. Time, 10m. 19&s. The course is about 15( New York "Times" a fortnight Knapp, '80, In still waters cannot do justice to himself ciperllutiag "Patsey" ago, has City Attorney of Bridgeport. He came to against a man who rows on a lake. That Downey, the feather weight feet short of five miles. however, proved to be a swindler of W7P. fighter of New Bedford, has been matcher It is stated that Johnson, N7orseng and New Haven ast Saturday and gave is why llaulan beats Gaudaur." HARRISON&CO., Clerk'No.'IS^Col'umbus.'oiii'a,' against Iluiry Daily, of Australia, and If the Donoghue Brothers would positively great ingenuity. Captain Johnson's candidates their first Oxford University oarsmen are showing he wins the fight. It Is said, he will bt compete in the Canadian championship Tho "Times" warned chess players not taste of graduate discipline. A. P. exceptional activity for this time of the matched against "Billy" Plimmer. to send any entrance money to Jackson, Rogers was stroke of the first crew year, owing to the unusually early date it hrr mysteries. £ITeat3 of a sporting life. 80. skating races to be held at Montreal on and W. Smith of the second. Cap­ paj« book hr men; 27 picture* 11 full-p«£e en. Pony Moore, Mltcbell's, father-in-law Feb. 3. ______who issued a circular claiming that he on which the great annual race with Cam­ gramma, true to life. Punt p&id for lOo iu tuuapt tain Johnson rowed No. 5. The Yale bridge is likely to be held. The president D. B. llKMD&Bso*. 104 W. Oth St., ftu. CUT. Mo. and wife, and Mrs. Mitchell, arrived frorr had nearly $4000 cash in hand to ar­ oarsmen Saturday finished their first week's England in New York on Saturdey. Moore range for a masters' and minor tourna­ had a crew of eight afloat for the first time The Minneapolis Curling Club has elect­ training for the New London race in June. on Jan. 12. and THT3 SendlPc. went to Florida to see the big tight, bul ed new olticers as follows: ment. The article coached thfe crew in per­ ftW'Infclliblo Safeenard" (M the women remained in New York. President, John in. question induced "Bat" Murphy, who had brought out son from the coxswain's seat. C. M. Pit­ edicine, no deception); jurt what yoa wimt, 6*ntln Goodr.ow; secretary, T. Hastings; vice New York players to write to some of some well-k.iown English onrsmen, Is dead. man resumed the position at stroke he oc­ M*RRi£D sealed wrapper. Lkdlea Rxf»r,K«i.in3 City .Ma John L. Sullivan left Harrisburg, Pa., president, F. B. Snyder; treasurer, J. C He was the landlord of the Wednesday for Jacksonville to witness the gentlemen given as officers in the Prospect of cupied for two years; M. E. Pilkington Haiuer; Executive Committee, James Me above-mentioned circular, aud although Whitby, a Thames side Inn, and tho most pulled No. 6, and J. A. Morrison, weighing FREE. WO ladies and the Corbett-MIIchell fight. Sullivan says Cutcheou, J. H. Steele, George Anderson, prominent of those he introduced he will challenge the winner some of these. well-known chessmen to the a few pounds less than Ptlkiugton, was in pents want correspondents to fight for patron, D. M. Clough; delegates to North­ rowlr.g world was George Perklus, ox- his old place at No. 3. The others are all MONTHLy, TOLEDO, OHIO. the largest purse offered by any club and west Curling Association, John Gooduow, tried to make the peoule believe that champion of England. Bat Murphy'i the world's open new men. but they have been satisfac­ championship. T. Hustings; skips for bonspiel, J. C. Har everything was all right" C. Gerstmeyer, sculling handicap had been a Thames fix­ torily tried iu the club races before the Bays Corb«tt: "I can per, I. tlie president OT about to be, rcad"Aa£iir*-'for

then Inquired just what the attraction informed by the editor of Pennsylvania itt golf was. division's orgun in as follows "I'm blessed if I kuow myself," can­ "It has been arranged to discontinue the didly confessed Bridgeinan. "I studied sending ot "Cycling to the member* of the division after this issue for the next the thing carefully and it wemed to b« three month*. This action U necessary at a stupid, long-wiuded and long-walking this time for the r«aton that "Cycling" has sort of an affair which seemed to be de­ found the burden Imposed by the contract vised more to give employment to a too onerous to bear during the winter youngster who carried a bundle of months. * * " shinny sticks for the purpose of bang­ Now the gentlemen who by virtu* of ing a ball into a hole by a lot of queerly their office are supposed to represent my clad mule and femalo devotes of the interests in the Pennsylvania division _ The Proof game. I entered into conversation with chose this paper, without my having any one of the fair players concerning the voice in the matter, to be the official game, and a part of her explanation of organ of the division. It was the duty the game and the proper utensils for it of those officers to have demanded some was: 'Out with your inaahie, and with guarantee from those they chose as organ 11 of the a wrist shot the ball is easily lofted grinders that they had the strength and onto the green. It i» a handy club, for willingness to grind out an is«ne for me a lady in a bunker, as a niblick is fifty-two times each year. Evidently this rather too heavy a weapon for most was not done and the consequence is that ladies to manage well. For the long a forty calibre concern was forced into Pudding; game I generally carry a driver and a the breech of a fifty calibre gun, and S3€*~\ C* good driving cleek for heavy grass, but the result was disastrous. of the League some ladies prefer a brassey, which, in To the average member IS IN THE EATINO- some respects, answers the purpose of and to every reader of a wheel paper, both drivar and deck.' After she fin­ whether organ or independent, the win­ NOT IN CHEWING THE STRING ished I went into a quiet corner and ter time is the season of all the year —————————————————————————\ endeavored, with the information given, when he has the most time and the most to determine just what the strong need for the reading of a wheel paper. points of the game were, but it was too Riding has ceased to be a consumer of Bicycle riders are treated to a. great deal of vited me, as a preliminary to the picking deep for me and 1 gave it up." all his spare time, and the only way his possibly, to sample the liquid contents up my mind that if interest in the League and in cycling is print and wind on the tire question. of several glasses, which a gentleman Then. 1 made CAU8ERIE. Bridgemnu could not explain why Eng­ maintained is by the weekly visits of his change at the New York in a white jacket, who persisted in say­ lish women preferred golf to cycling, favorite wheel paper, or the official or­ We gave them a ing, "What'll you have, gents?" was that it was a sure thing that 1 could gan of the League or his division. What­ Cycle Show. We gave them a mechanical engaged in passing across the counter not, and so 1 follow1 his example and ever may have been the faults of the CROMBS COLLECTED FROM CYCLING'S of a dispensary. I sampled, and' then he "Bi. World" it came to every member demonstration of facts the real stuff! bone-picking process. pass the question on to others to explain went in for the the mystery, if they can. of the League each week, whether its BANQUET TABLE. In that easy, gracious way which seems * * * publishers lost money by issuing it in Our resiliometer crystalized the facts before natural to all the Zimmermau family, the winter months or not, but the wise the racer's father took me to task for The thing which attracted the most their eyes and proved beyond question that cycle men of Pennsylvania evidently thought the uncomplimentary opinion I have general attention at the recent this a fault, not a virtue, and they enter Victor tires are more resilient than any others. The Plunder a Crack Collects A Speed been somewhat inclined to hold of Phila­ show was the Overman resiliometer, by into a deal which deprives the members delphia, and at sundry times and places means of which the resiliency of the of the division of any organ at all in the We put an end to all question by inviting College and Its Prolessors Figs make public. 1 gave him what I Victor pneumatic was at once demon­ very season of the year above all others thought was good and sufficient reasons strated beyond any question. Hour it is most needed. To accomplish this competitors to bring their tires to test, and From Thistles Libelee and liba- for my belief, when he resumed! the at­ after hour the crowd stood and watched mistake the wise men of Wissahickon tack in this fashion. the air-tired wheel at the end of the went out of their way and violated a while some tire makers had a number of tests tlc-HS The Mysteries o! Goll "Like begets like; doesn't it?" long steel bar bound up and down, while contract which they, as officials in a L. made, in no case was the printed record of the I answered that I was creditably in­ the pencil at the other end of the bar A. \V. division, were parties to, and formed that such was the case. recorded mathematically each bounce in which both honor and sound business best loser equalled. Organs and Organettes Tribula­ "You cannot gather figs from thistles, a way which left no loophole for the on­ principles should have caused them to now can you, my boy?" looker to question the proof of tho Vic­ keep inviolate. In taking the action it tions ol a Tire Tester. Again 1 admitted that though I had tor people's claim that when it came to did in removing Pennsylvania from its never gathered a fig from any other resiliency they were right tip in the mailing lists, the Wheelman Company than a wooden box, I firmly believed front seat of the baud wagon heading was exactly right, however unpleasant The "Shore Press," of Asbury Park, that as a fig producer the thistle was the procession of tire makers. It was auch a removal was for the 4500 members ....FACTS vs. GUESSING has issued a transcript of Zimuier- a most pronounced failure. worth a walk to the far end of the great of a division whose officials kuow or care man's wins for 18i)3. In looking over "Then you must admit that from a building, where the Overman exhibit so little for the members' needs as to The Victor leads in many ways besides in the table I find that the grand total thing or place famed for its slowness was, just to see the smile of supreme declare that they do not desire an organ of prizes at their advertised value was no speed can come?" satisfaction that overspread "Andy" for more than forty weeks in each year. having the best tires. Why not ride the best ? $11,S48. The most valuable was a Again I acquiesced. MacGarrett's face every tiuie that Vic­ But I, as one member of this division, de­ $1000 cup, wou at Indianapolis, the "All this being true, if Philadelphia is tor tire bounded and bounced, as though clare that these nice men did not repre­ least costly, a cup, at Savannah, val­ so awfully slow, as you claim, how do it -never did intend to stop. The other sent my ideas in the action they took. ued at $10. The total number of prizes you account for the fact that both my tiro makers were not altogether pleased I am entitled to a paper each week and, won was 115, and the average value wife and myself were born and raised by the very original way the Overman good or bad, I want it, and in this opin­ of each was $102.15. O£ the more in Philadelphia, and were but three people had introduced to prove that their ion of what is justly due me I have valuable it is found that the Jargest weeks residents of New Jersey when tires were what they claimed for them, many evidences that I am not without Overman \\fheel number is classified under the some­ Arthur was born? Surely you don't and in hours in which the public was the support of many other members of call him a human turtle in the line of what vague description of "diamonds" forbidden to visit the Garden not a few the Pennsylvania division. If the di­ BOSTON NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA and "plus," of which Zim lauded 19, sptediness, do you know?' of them brought their tires for a test in vision cannot find publishers who will with a total value of $2255. Next in Now that was a poser. I had been an endeavor to prove the claim which issue its official organ every week, then CHICAGO DETROIT SAN FRANCISCO preciousness and numbers come rings. led into a trap. I tried to crawfish by every tire maker always makes that let it be satisfied with the "Bi. World." DENVER Of these Augustus took into camp IS, asserting that if Zim had been un­ his tire is "the most resilient, etc." A change for the worse is never a wise end despite this unlucky number they lucky enough to have been born in Phila­ The makers who thus sought the test move and the quicker the gentlemen in are valued at just $1000. What a pleas­ delphia that he would never tiave been of the lesiliometer, when the public control of this division discover this the ant prospect for personal adornment able to get a faster gait on him than were not present to act as a jury, did sooner they will purge themselves of the the future Mrs. Zimmerman has, if a Penn city horse car, but some way not choose this time because they were charge now made against them, of be­ Authur has not put those rings , my arguments wt-re half-hearteXl, and I too modest, but well, for reasons ing unworthy of the trust which has well, no matter where. That he may knew that they did not go with my which were best known to themselves been played in them by 4500 wheelmen. always have a bicycle when inclined companion. Then the gentleman wear­ and which they did not make public. This is where I stand on the organ ques­ to ride one, race meet promoters banded ing the, white coat troke in with, Among the other makers who sought to tion in Pennsylvania. to Zim 15 wheels, with a valuation at­ "What'll yer have, geaia'l" and we told have tires tested was a concern which F. A. E. tached of $1250. To show how little him. claims to be the very Adam of the make visiting wheelmen green with envy. * * » pneumatic tire makers. HERE'S NEWS. A race track which will be made the in vogue medals are in the rewards now happy family of THE HUB IN 'O5. finest race track In the world; Mechanics' given to racing men, the man from Writing of the liquid dispenser and his Several tires were tested for this con­ WHEELMEN TO CAST THEIR LOT Hall for the dance, and a crowd of old- Jersey landed only 13, and their value white jacket reminds me that as a rule cern, but for some reason or another Out For the League Meet For the time wheelmen who can ruako strangers at to the resiliency question WITH THE A. A. U. them the best time they was but a beggarly $318. That time I transact little business with him and when it came Time—Backsliding Club Men home aud give should not hang heavy upon his hands, lack faith in those who employ his es­ their Adamite tires did not show iip Third ever had at a meet. These are the reason* nearly as well as had been expected. AVho Fail to Pay Their Dues. Seeking a Remedy For the Dry Rot why Boston wants and ought to have the nor in its passing be unrecorded, six tablishment as a sinking fund wherein to gen­ clocks, valued nt $400, and seven deposit whatever cash they may have Finally the representative of the com­ Boston, Jan. 21. The Associated Cy­ They Are Stricken With, Southern meet. We appeal to your judgment, exhibit of Boston and vicinity have tlemen, members of the L. A. W. Shall it watches, worth $490, were landed in in their pockets. I have noticed, though, pany strolled into the Overman cling clubs Wheelmen Are Bent on Making a be ours?" Zim's safe deposit vault. Silverware that-this idea of mine is not in harmony with a pneumatic tired wheel in his decided at this late day to make a bid prizes to the number of 11 footed up with that of those famous in the wheel hand and asked Andy if he could be for the national meet of the League of Queer Alliance. GETTING TOGETHER. $345, to be added to the profits of speed trade, prominence in which has been allowed to test it upon the resiliometer. American Wheelmen in this city. It making. Each day of the week Zim gained by more than one man I could "It's nothing but one of our regular is generally conceded that Asbury Park New Orleans, Jan. 20. There is a Honest Amateurs and Honest Pro­ can adorn his scarf or shirt with a new name whose claims to a lucrative posi­ road tires, me boy," said the representa­ will receive this favor from the national movement on foot to organize in the fessionals Drawing Closer to Each stud, and rejoice over the fact that the tion in cycling seemed to me to be al­ tive of the Adam concern, as he held up assembly, and the vote inviting the South an independent bicycle league, Other ia England. seven are valued at $615 by those who most entirely based upon his being"a the wheel with a tiie so thin that you League to hold its meet in Boston passed which will act in conjunction with the of the put them up as prizes. Pianos and good fellow," which too often means a could read through it. "Of course, if at tlie annual meeting of the association Southern Division of the Amateur Ath­ ^The Professional Committee United States. This N. C. U. have approved au excellent city lots are out of style as prizes, so man who can dp his share in making we wanted to we could take one of at Young's Hotel last evening was passed letic Union of the set of rules drafted by Mr. Sturmey Zim only took one of each into camp, others do theirs in the drinking line. Of our racing tires and knock that record more with the intention of getting Bos­ league will be composed of members of its entire for the licensing of professional and cash valued at $GOO and $100 respectively. course I know these ideas are old- of yours all silly, but that wouldn't be ton in line for '95 rather than with any the Southern Division, and and the granting- of per­ One wagon and one bu""f, to be used fashioned and not at all up to the fair, you see, because I note the tire idea of securing the meet for the pres­ object will be to promote the interest in prize riders, throughout mits fur professional and mixed race in hauling the other prizes won, were times, so I do not make them public you use as a test is also a road one." ent year. bicycling in this city and All, with the exception of appraised at $50 and $100 each, while with any idea that they will be adopted. Never a smile caire over Andy's face This annual meeting of the A. C. C. the entire South. meetings. the present the proviso for the holding of one ama­ two cups showed $1050 to the credit Those who by drinking attain a certain at the absurdity of tho Adamite claim­ was of far greater importance to the Mr. W. O. Grivot, who is professional event in each kind of fleeting success in trade will not, ing the tire he held in his hand for test­ clubs having membership in the associa­ chief consul of the Louisiana division teur versus of the game. of the League of American Wheelmen, year, passed the General Committee on In the list above $0173 in prize valua­ I know, forsake it for a state of so­ ing was a road one. Andy knew that it tion than had been any of its prede­ Friday evening last. With the few tion is accounted for; the remaining briety which would not allow them one had been built especially for the ruin­ cessors. In the first place the associa­ states that he has tendered his resig­ nation both from office and to the emendations recommended, the rules ara $2673 is found in '"specials," dressing chance in the game of get there where ing of that resiliency record, but he tion amended its constitution so that to be laid before the professional Union, canes, bronzes, salad l>owls, bags, guns, now they enjoy ten; but, seriously, there ordered the attendant to remove the hereafter the secretary shall keep a league, and will devote his entire time to organizing the proposed Southern Limited, who, at the meeting called by tires, mackintoshes, sweaters, lamps, is much drinking in certain lines of the Victor wheel from off the resiliometer blacklist of all members expelled from them a short time back, signified them­ chiffoniers, clothes, trunks, etc. Truly, wheel trade which were better absent and replace it with the Adamite one. clubs of the association for the non-pay­ association. He is of the opinion that the adoption of Class B, which admits selves perfectly willing that the gov­ when this list of valuable plunder is from it. When it came to putting the new as­ ment of dues or for misdemeanors any ernment of professional and cash prize appreciated Understand me well; I do not preach pirant for bouncing records on the test­ time since March 1, 1893. This was professionals into the league, has done gone over and thoroughly harm. The admission racing should be administered by a there can be none so foolish as to ask, prohibition, such a hide-bound doctrine ing shaft it was found that the spindle unanimously carried1, and it is hoped a great deal of special professional committee to be ap­ amateurism pay?" To me Zirn being in my eyes but one degree less was too largo to slip through the axle, that it will kill off the deadbeats who of negroes into the league, he thinks, "Does is the death knell in the South. Ken­ pointed by the N. C. U. is but one degree removed from a Patti obnoxious than chronic imbibing. I do, and the test could not, in consequence, make a practice of remaining in a club The suggestion made by Mr. Stur- however, counsel moderation. I believe be made. "I arn deuced sorry, don't as long as they can without paying any tucky, the once stronghold of the league in his ability to shake out from the circuit, polled but six mey's committee, to the effect that pockets of the public the shekels so that to be a good thing for all men in you know," exclaimed the Adamite rep­ dues for the benefits received. This in the Southern there should be one supreme contest to possess. It all things. Perhaps it was the knowl­ resentative when he. was told of the blacklist will be open for the inspection votes for the election of league officers, pleasing and comforting and Louisiana has not polled a single between the acknowledged best ama­ may be, as some envious critics have edge of my ideas on this subject that difficulty, "because this is our newest of all duly qualified club officers. teur and the acknowledged best pro­ induced someone to forward me a cir­ pattern road tire, and we are somewhat Another move in the right direction one. The league has run its course in dared to assert, that the Jersey lad will the South, and the riders are anxious fessional or cash-prize rider in each not laud quite so many prizes next sea- cular letter just issued by the Modera­ proud of' it. It is the best " He was the appointing of a committee con­ year, to be held under the special aus­ tion Society. The document was adorn­ never got any further. The tire, thin sisting of Messrs. J. C. Kerrison, of the for something new. sou, but even if he does not, he can When the Southern Division of the pices of the N. C. U., will, we imagine, rest content with the knowledge that ed with a seal-as big as a pan cake, as tissue paper, could no longer stand Press Cycling Club; G. W.' Dorntee, meet with favor in the eyes of the gen­ and went on to tell of the good it had it had been pur­ of the Maiden Club, and J. J. Fecitt, Athletic Union give their athletic games be made hay while the sun shone, and the pressure at which in the spring it is hoped that all South­ eral body of the cycling public. At let nothing escape his grasp that he accomplished in promoting temperance. posely inflated for record honors, and of the Roxbury Club, to draw up a set present this notion is not approved by I was not much interested in the letter bang. Then Andy of rules to govern all roud racing events ern riders will attend, and revive anew could reach. I believe it is not good exploded with a in the sport. the majority of the Union Cabinet, aud form nor real religion to envy the cood until my eyes came across the follow­ smiled, some real rude people laughed, of the association, and which may also the old-time interest it may be that they are wise to err ou of us ing at the head of a long list of names: and the gentleman with his "newest be used by clubs and others. Heretofore least until the luck of others, but how many racing the side of caution, at can, after reading the foregoing "We have now the names of the fol­ pattern" of road tire went quickly back there have been no regular road BOSTON'S BOASTS. new professionalism has in some man­ truly say that we do not wish lowing prominent gentlemen throughout to his stand half way up the hall. rules, and many questions have arisen. ner developed and revealed itself. But that our lots in life had been cast the State who believe in moderation."- * * * The annual reports of the officers professional and in an ex­ What the City of Beans and Culture presuming that the in the place occupied by Arthur As I read the list of vice presidents I attended a funeral. showed the association to be League Meet cash prize ranks will be as pure as the whose names were given, imagine my Quite recently ceedingly prosperous condition, having Bases Her Claim For 'Augustus Zimmermun? How sad, While such functions are not, as a rule, Honors Upon. amateur, in relation to the standard though, it is to think of the misery this surprise to find this one: Senator W. ,T. happy events, unless they be the final $1031 in the treasury. Of this sum of purity which the Professional Com­ list of winnings will cause among the Morgan, Wyoming, Editor of the "Am­ a dividend of $25 to each club was de­ Arthur K. Peck, in the Boston "Post" mittee are setting up, we fail to see planting of some unknown relative who clared. thus states the reasons why he thinks his rising generation, who foolishly think erican Wheelman. I couldn't believe it; has kindly left you the fortune he has city should have the League meet given It what possible harm this one particular all that is necessary to become a Zim- I rubbed my eyes and read it again, made and does not expect to find any use President Dean said in his annual tor tho third time, "ft the assembly hedged and guarded amateur-profes­ a rich man, too. is to buy then I knew I was sober and that Mor­ report that the valuation of tournament acts with calm, unbiased judgment ami sional contest can possibly produce. Al­ mermnn and for in the place where even the streets recom­ a racing wheel and suit, and go round gan had carved for himself another are paved with gold and every amateur prizes should be decreased, and with the best Interests of the L. A. W. at lowing that men appear in both ranks the country after golden and jeweled niche in the Temple of Fame. I have mended that the delegates use their in­ heart, sound business principles permit relatively as great as Herbert L. Cor- twangs on a harp, this particular set the national assembly of the hut one choice. There 1& no argument graft. known Morgan as racer, undertaker, of obsequies above referred to was how­ fluence at tls aud Keen, we have very little doubt * * * preacher, conductor, manager, writer L. A. W. to this end. He also said and there con be none by which It can be that a yearly contest between such men ever a most joyous affair. In a grave so the executive committee of the as­ shown that a national L. A. \V. meet can For those who would follow in the and editor, in my time, but as a Sen­ deep that it had no bottom as choice that be more advantageously placed than In would produce as big a gate and as and ator from Wyoming and a vice presi­ sociation had applied for sanction to home of cycling. Boston much enthusiasm as did the famous wheel tracks of the mighty Zim a collection of hatchets and well shar­ meet on Decoration Day, this city, the become in consequence possessed of dent of the Moderation Society he pened knives as ever graced an editorial hold a race had the national meet eight years ago and struggles at Stamford Bridge between fame and fortune galore, 1 know of no rather surprised me, I must confess. and subsequently the association voted It proved a grand success. If it was a the Long Wanderer and "the old boss." quarrel were buried so deep that the a meet, and also to invite then, commensurate with more certain way for them to quickly Perhaps though Morgan lent his name gladful mourners were positive that to hold such grand success Nor can we see how the amateur would arrive at the ends they seek than to at and senatorial prestige to the society ou the national body to have its summer the multiplied membership, what would It suffer in such contest. "Cyolist." never again could they be resurrected. gathering in Boston. mean now? once Inscribe their names upon the books account of its motto, which is, "The When it came the turn of "Ariel" and ' The League Is constantly seeking to of the Speed Merchants' College, of Greatest Good to the Largest Number These officers were elected: President, HOW FRITZ FLEW. myself to cast into the grave tho gory Spencer T. Williams, of the Maiden strengthen Itself by an Increase of mem­ which Willis B. Troy and Joseph Mc- for the Least Cost." If I remember weapons we each eyed the other suspi­ bership, and forgetting for a moment the Dermott, are to be the leading professors. rightly that is just what Morgan told Club; vice president, A. D. Peck, of the pleasures offered by a national meet, the He Mounted His Wheel and Whirled ciously, to see if he really intended to de­ Massachusetts Club; secretary, F. S. These gentlemen know more of the true me was his idea in becoming editor of posit his knife in the burying ground or whole thing resolves Itself Into the busi­ Away From the Sheriffs. of training and handling the "American Wheelman," but Morgan McCauseland, of the Somerville Club; ness problem: How can we reach the inwardness use it for scalping purposes as of yore. treasurer, Leo Abrams, of the Roxbury masses, hold our membership and attract New York, .Tan. 22. After the last world-beaters than any other men in as a shining light in a temperance organ­ Convinced at last that both were honest, net of "Fritz in a Madhouse" Saturday a man graduates ization really strikes me as being one of Club; executive committee, J. S. Dean, now riders? There Is but one answer, one the business, and when we buried the weapons and shook hands of the Boston Club; W. S. Doane, of way; go straight to the biggest cycling night, there was a stormy scene on the from the Troy-McDermott Racing Uni­ the best jokes I have run across in a across the "bloody chasm." All this centre and give au ocular demonstration stage. The actors wished to take away he receives will be long time. Gentlemen desiring in fu­ the Cambridceport Club, H. W. Robin­ versity the diploma may perhaps account for my reading the son, of the Charlestown Club; auditing of what advantages the League offers. their baggage, but Deputy Sheriff Shea proof positive that there remains nothing ture to entertain Mr. Morgan will please last edition of the "Bi. World" with Then you make the man who Is already a declared that not an ounce of it should in the art of prize grabbing for him to respect his new honors and offer him committee, A. J. Frothingham, F. S. member fully appreciate the advantages of more than usual care; at any rate, no McDonough, of the Mt. Washington you can be removed. He kept his word. learn. As I understand it this college nothing stronger than water or weak be, membership and oan hold him; Emily Lytton, the lending lady, wept tea. Senator from Wyoming, eh? Oh matter what the reason for it may Club, and F. C. Bond, of the Waltham show to the thousands of others what an is to be located in the vicinity of Zim- I found on the editorial page of my Bos­ Club. t immense organization of cyclers the L. A. and implored, Assistant Manager Rosen- merman's old home, and there upon a Lord! Oh Lord! berg fumed and threatened, actors and » * » ton contemporary a line of argument W. is. There Is where you get the results. half-mile track training quarters will which merits my approval. AND STILL THEY COME. "Look at the facts and figures as are supers jeered, but Shea remained firm. be provided for all men who seek to Do as many women ride bicycles in The only thing which binds together shown by Secretary Abbot Ba^sett's report A clerk from the office of Lawyer Hart become racing men or who, alreadv being England as in America? I asked Bridge- the widely separated membership of the Berger Takes a Hand in the Baby and Secretary Charles Howard. Massa­ said that he had1 served McGuinness such, wish every possible facility for get­ chusetts has 8238 League members, Colo­ with an order from Justice Cullen, man, when I met him recently. "Well, L. A. W. is the weekly appearance of Game to the Tune of $2O.OOO Al­ rado, the Western State applying for the ting fit for the forthcoming campaign I should say not," replied the prince of its official organ for in no other way could vacating the attachment, but it had no against records or rocks. Rubbers, leged Damages. meet, has a total membership of 542. Why, effect. Shea was told over and over cycling salesmen. "\ou will see more the organization ever have attained its Chicago, Jan. 23. Dio Lewis, editor Boston alone has 1003, just about double handlers, training table and every other women riding on a pleasant Sunday on present importance and numerical that whole State. Would It be fair to the that he could not retain the baggage. known aid to speed production will be an or­ of the "American Wheelman" of New majority of L. A. W. members to give But he did. the Coney Island Boulevard, in Brook­ strength. Whether the handicap has been in Chicago on bus­ placed at the disposal of the students lyn, than you will in the whole of Great gan must ever labor under will admit of York, who their big entertalnm»nt miles and miles In the midst of the turmoil some one at a much less cost to those who desire it being a real live paper is a question iness during the last week, has been a from their reach? We believe riot. The looked' around for Mr. Eminett. He had Britain in a week." lance. The "American wheelmen have a right to expect that this to study the science of racing than it Then I asked him how he accounted upon which critics differ. Personally I be­ decided free vanished, however, without explanation. could be secured elsewhere, and this, Wheelman" editorially has trodden upon big annual event be held som&wher near Hammerstein explained yester­ for cycling being so neglected by women lieve that no organ can ever entirely numerical strength. Oscar with the tips regarding the game that burden, but that is tho Ci.rns of a few of its contempora­ the centre of Its day how Mr. Emmett eluded his pur­ McDermott so boastful of their athletic prowess as free itself from this until now its editor finds himself "Consider for a moment Asbury Park's will be given by Messrs. English women have ever been. "I another matter and has no bearing upon ries claim and that of Now Jersey, with that suers on two nights. "Thursday night," and1 Troy, will make the vicinity of the question I am now dealing with. a monopolist of libel suits. While ful­ of Massachusetts. The State's total mem­ he snid, "about half a dozen were wait­ of think caste enters very much into the in the Freehold, N. J., the Mecca this spring question," he answered. "While it is Such as it is, with its faults and failings, filling a business engagement bership is 1090, and Us gain of member­ ing for him. There was a bicycle in every man who thinks his amateurism many or few as the case may be, the office of "Cycling Life" yesterday after­ ship last year was 132. What did Massa­ one of the rooms. Mr. Emmett did not limb and heart is suffic­ the proper thing in Paris for the aristo­ was served with a sum­ chusetts gain? Why, 1343 members. Bos­ and strength of crats to be seen on a bicycle, for some League's organ should roach every mem­ noon Mr. Lewis wait to change his clothes, but mounted ient to warrant him in claiming a lucra­ ber of the L. A. W. every week in the mons from the Superior Court to an­ ton alone gained 153. Can there be any the wheel in costume. When the actor tive share of the spoils of racing. These reason or another the same idea does not swer to the charge of criminal libel better argument offered than these facts by his seem to prevail in England, and Mrs. year. If those who accept an organship and tigures? Illinois had the National L. was ready the door was opened be great times in racing, and no man cannot see their way clear to comply brought by Louis J. Berger. The latter friends, aud before the men waiting for whose amateurship is unquestioned can Grundy, a most powerful personage, by A. W. meet last year, in spite of which the bye, having declared herself against with this requirement, they should, in is the editor of "Cycling Life," and asks the official vecordi show that there was a him knew what was up he was down afford to stop out of the game if he has justice to themselves and to the organi­ Jfl^O.OOO to cover the damage to his repu­ fulling off In membership for the year of the street. They pursued him a little a winning chance, and no man's chances her subjects being seen upon the saddle upon of a cycle, the machine is not in the zation their pretend to represent, declines tation. Mr. Berger bases his claim 721. Boston had the division meet. A way, and then came back and vented in that liua can be so good that the the honor and let some pna less less certain alleged defamatory references glance at Secretary Howard's record shows their wrath ou the doorkeeper. teaching and training of two such favor that it is among the fair French printed in the "American Wheelman" the following: 'The meet here was one of women." shaky and more progressive bear the adepts as Troy and McDermott will not burden which is obviously too heavy for several months npo. while the paper was the largest cycling gatherings ever held The Modern Hind. materially improve them. "What then does your athletic English yet being issued in Buffalo. in this country, and during the two weeks * * * woman go in for in the way of ath­ them. 1 am a member of the Pennsyl­ previous and the ons following May 30, Aitmteurtun hatb iU teuder wayi letics?" I asked. "Golf," he replied, "if vania division and for twelve weeks out we gained over 1000 new members. For simples Rnd for scholars, While talking over the prospects of of the fifty-two comprising the year I The Philosopher's Say. "And. now, what could be clone to en­ And .rot for tt iome have no pnils* the Speed Merchants' College with Zim- you want to be a real howling swell, Without they get the dollar). male or female, you go in for that, but am like Rachael mourning for her chil­ To race and win beyond i doubt tertain the wheelmen if they came? Sev­ mermau pere, he informed me that dren, because forsooth I am bereft of Makes happier our days, enteen big clubs to act as hosts, scores of he "had a bone to nick" with me, and, under no circumstances must you flirt fuirly ' I18e 1» '">' without small clubs in Boston to aid, rides through A franc statement Racing prosper* U with the wheel of steel and the tire of my copy of the division's official organ. And jet. to France b< cause ot cash prizes. probably because the bone was supposed The reason I am thus bereaved, I am Some puiuts Unit airrlt IUIUM. the suburbs over saud-pupered road£, which Jo be from the anatomy of a. fish, lie in­ air unless you would be tabooed." 1 1O THE SPORTING LIFE. Ja xi.

don't stump up purty soon de magis­ "Le Metal de 1'Avenir," viz., aluminium. trate he gibs you t'ree y'ars hard!" THE GIRAFFE. He travels over all the old familiar CYCLING. Here he paused as if to see what ground with respect to the weight, color, effect this explanation would have on STURMEY ON THE NEW HIGH- non-oxidizable qualities of the metal, and the boy, but found that the youngster refers at some length to the difficulty -THE FRAMED SAFETY. found in brazing same. In giving details seemed to accept it as satisfactory. or a visit to the foundry of a French firm MERLIHETTEJT "In a few days," he continued, "Brer What the Veteran Editor Has to Say of engineers, who for the last two years Rabbit and Brer Fox wuz scorchin' have "consecrated" themselves to the 'bout de kentry in er highly 'plorable For It There Exists a Need For study of aluminium, he gives the weights manner. So fa' dat wuz all right, honey; Such a Type, and if Not Ruined by of certain articles of cycle economy made MERE MENTION OF MEANDERINGS IN 'cep' dat 'cflsionnlly dey run ober fokes in aluminium as produced by these peo­ an" now an' den got toted off to ther Over-Zealous Supporters It May ple. We read of "ravishing" lamps weigh­ DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. lock-up, and got fine' nex' tnawnin'. Prove a Money-Getter For Its ing 7-10 of an ounce; other lamps, pre­ sumably not "ravishing," but for forks or We again attach to our full roadsters the band brake, Den dey went on de racin' track. At Makers. handle bar, 1 4-10 ounces; a step, 8-10 of fus' dey tink hit \yuz gran' to win clocks an ounce; a pair of foot-rests, 1 7-10 which has been established by its an' The West is in to Stay Till the Cows cutl'ry, and nickel mugs. But bress Because we have said that the high- ounces; a pair of rat-trap pedals, 2 1-10 you, chile, dey mightv soon got sorter ounces; a curved brake-lever, "rigid as the tired ob dat! Brer Fox wuz 'tick'lary framed safety would probably be beaten devil," if that is any recommendation, use on thousands of our 1893 Safe­ Come Home-Color of the Kind Not lucky. He win a lot. But he soon got in a sharp sprint for pure speed by an Vfi ounces; and a pair of handles, 7 7-10 tired ob de glory, an' ye'an for sumfin equal mail upon, a low-framed machine, ounces. ties as the most effective that hag Wanted by League Aristocrats-How more substanshiller. One day he kinder those who have never tried it, and are sa'nter inter a fo'thrate bistiekle maker, prejudiced in favor of the older type, evec been devised. It is easily an' he sez, sezee: assert at once that it is as slow as a CRIPPLED FOR CASH. to Get an Intemew With a Promi­ funeral. There is no need for men, " 'Howdy, Brer Glewpot?' Hard Times Make Themselves Felt " 'Oh, I'm sorter comiu' on, Brer Fox; whether they favor the old or new, to operated, quickly applied, holds nent Personage. how's you'se'f?* indulge in such extremes as some appear In the Affairs of aProminent Wheel "'Middlin',' sez Brer Fox; 'how am inclined to do, regarding this machine. Club. sure on any grade, and releases Like many other new introductions, this We Western follera 'low that we ore In ther trade wid you, jes' now, Brer Glew­ San Francisco, Jan. 16. A lack of ring tor stay, pot?' type of machine has to suffer much ready cash has caused many rumors instantly. Its connection is entirely And with all ther Yankee's yellin', we won't " 'Fust class, Brer Fox, t'ank yon: from the injudicious over praise of its about the Bay City Wheelmen to float be driv a\vtiy. all de ban's is workin' obertime, an' advocates, and the absurd prejudices around in bicycle and athletic circles. out of the way, takes up no room, And the meet we've got for Denver, and ther can't get da stuff hout to meet de and unpractical criticisms of opponents. When the furniture of the club was at­ East we 'low to sweep, orders.' Why, we ask, should every mail be com­ tached this week by the holders of a In ther neit election contest, and what we git and makes slight increase in weight we'll keep. "Brer Fox, he wink. pelled to ride, or be expected to ride the promisary note for the small sum of "Brer Glewpot, he wunk back. same style machine? Yet that is what $150, it was reported the Bay City or­ An' all us "\viM," "rough" fellers when ther " 'Lookyer, Brer Glewpot,' sez Brer many people seem to desire. Because a ganization had gone to smash. Friends over the commonly used pattern of spoon brake. tank Is thro' und flone Fox; 'dat's too thin.' racehorse, with its long thin, legs and of the officers of the club stopped them Will howl and throw mud at ther East, and " 'How so, Brer Fox,' sez Brer Glew­ spirited disposition, can get over the on the highways and expressed sym­ hiire ther greatest lim ground faster than A listenln' to 'em holler "Fraud!" an' tearin' pot^ kinder rilin'. a hack or carthorse, pathy because the Bay Citys had been all about; " 'I see de ve'y 'dentical machines in why should all persons be expected to evicted from their luxurious house at For our lighter wheels, except Models ^a_JL An' as sure as sin. we'll git 'em you's shop as I seed yer larse week. use race-horses for everything in. tha 519 Van Ness avenue. No eviction had Ef they How dat?' way of horseflesh they require? Yet taken place, but the rumor that the 33 and 37, we supply, when desired, a neat i Don'6 "Brer Gltwpot, he laffed, 'coz he seed1 that is what many cyclists and cycle landlord would probably take possession Watch Brer Fox was too smart for'm. makers expect the public to do. We are Out. of the three-story edifice was converted and easily detachable front wheel lever " 'Now, Brer Glewpot,' sez Brer Fox, not of those who cry for multiplicity of in its journey around town into a fact. I,O. THE) POOR KEOHO! winkin' agen, 'w'at if I happen to win a pattern, or for unnecessary changes, The club is feeling the financial pinch, The "Idler" in last week's "Bear­ few fusts on one ob you's machines but we are opposed to absolute univers­ but its representatives say that there brake of our own design. The new forged ings," rends his linen over the proposed jeurin' de nex' week?' ality of pattern, and we believe it is is no prospect that it will be broken up exclusion of the negro from the ranks " 'Come inside fur a minit. Brer Fox,' to the interest both of the trade and the and they expect by the middle of the spoon will be found very strong and of the L. A. W. Now, down deep in sez Brer Glewpot, affable like, holdin' public that machines should be built year that its obligations will be settled. his heart does the Idler wish to see the open de door ob him privit orfis an' in designed in toto with different objeots in The attachment was levied last Mon­ effective, while so acting on the tire as to negroes admitted? Does he wish to dey sa'nter. view. The man who only uses day by Joseph E. Shine, to whom the associate with them? Make them his "Fum dat day out, Brer Fox's pus- A MAC31INB FOU RIDING PURPOSES, note had been assigned for collection reduce to a minimum the danger of wear­ boon companions? Place himself on a sonal appearance an' dat ob him fambly riding about the town from one busi­ by the officers of the defunct San Fran­ social level with a negro? 'ganter improve. He smoked big segars, ness house to the other, and rarely cisco Bicycle Clab. It was raised on I do not think he does. an' treated all de boys reg'lar. He traveling more than seven or eight miles Wednesday, though the money was not ing or cutting. Its connection is light and To make social equality the white 'dopted a big gold chain ail' wored pat­ an hour, has not the same requirements paid then. A definite promise satisfied man must descend to the plane of the en' leather boots. as the tourist who delights in the pleas­ the holders of the note, and Len Owens, neat, and the adjustment to admit of negro, for it is an impossibility to raise "His fren's was all 'mazed an' well ures of the wheel, who enjoys his rides, president of the lately deceased organ­ the negro to the present plane attained dey might, honey, seeiu' as how Brer and likes to see the country, and whilst by the white. For the present, the ad­ ization, allowed the furniture to pass out lowering or raising the handle-bar is Fox reg'lar pay was 'bout seven dollars covering his forty to one hundred miles of the Sheriff's control. The padlocks mission of the negro must remain a week. All alonger dis time Brer Fox a day is content with a steady com­ among the "to-be's." having been taken off the chairs and readily made and positive. was winnin' fusts an' seconds on Brer fortable pace, which does not hurt him; the seal of the shrievalty removed from When the millennium and the day Glewpot's bisticles, and pooty soon Brer and again, the wants of these two comes that a colored man is admitted the card tables, the members neeil no Glewpot. was floated as a gran, unlimited classes are not filled by a machine built longer sit oa the floor in the Van Ness into white society, can hold office in lie ability consarn wi'd a capital ob to suit the requirements of the road A full description of Columbia wheels and special­ a district that has a majority of whites, avenue mansion, and the penuchle 100,000 dollars, an' Brer Fox was scorcher and racing man, whose one games are again in progress. and when his marriage to a white is 'pi'nted manager at a 'normis salary, de idea is pace, who never looks at the ties in our beautifully illustrated catalogue, which not called miscengation then, ami not The Bay City Wheelmen think the at­ position to las as long as he kep winnin' country through which he passes, but, tachment was levied out of spite. They may be obtained free at any Columbia agency, or until then, will the time be propitious fusts an' seconds. exerting every muscle to the fullest ex­ to speak of admitting the negro into a say that before suit was brought a basis "No wonder, honey,"continued the old tent, flies from point to point in the of settlement was proposed, but it was we mail it on receipt of two two-cent stamps. league of whites. man mournfully, "dat seen, a big bounce shortest space of time it is possible Th.e "Idler" gives the League three rejected, though the proposition was The Columbia leaflet mailed free on receipt of a for Brer Fox should demol'ze udders, for him to do. For these three types business-like. They think spite existed years in which to die if it excludes the and pooty soon dere was a whole army of riders at least, machines distinct and postal card. dusky son of Ham. I, on the con­ of because the Bay City Club was partly makers' amachewers on the track. very different from each other are re­ responsible for the death of the San trary, will give it half that time to Dis is 'sponsible for all de fights 'twist quired. We think the high-framed live if it. admits him. I know that in one Francisco Bicycle Club. The latter was party an' de t'other, an' suah's you safety is a mount which will fill the conducted in too Puritanic a style to making these assertions and giving voice dar, chile, vittles'll soon hab to be per- bill for a large number of the steady- to these opinions I am laying myself suit the young bicyclists whose spirits vided somehows for de present race of going lovers of cycling, pure and simple. were bubbling over. The San Fran­ open to severe and caustic criticism, but makers' amachewers, even," and the old We believe the gentleman who claims to actuated by the courage of my convic­ man chuckled slily, "even if dey hab to cisco Club at its smokers served nothing POPE be the r inventor, and possibly a few stronger than lemonade, and the demand tions I give them. Some of the Eastern work for "em." "Irish Cyclist." others, believe that the new type is friends who are clamoring for the negro for punch was satisfied at the Bay City BOSTON, NEW YORK, easier, safer, faster, and, in fact, better quarters. This difference in the refresh­ do not know what a class of men the TIP-TILTED. from every point of view it is looked at Western and Southern negroes are. In ments helped to give the Bay Citys a CHICAGO, HARTFORD. than any machine under the sun. Such strong lead. Barry Baldwin and other conclusion on this subject I would say Like the Petal of the Flower of Which opinions as these do harm to any cause, to these friends that I wish you had well-known gentlemen belong to the San the Poet Sang A Woman's Need but equal harm is done by those who Francisco Club, and lent it. tone by cjcling, particularly for tourists, amateurs, venient; it furnishes healthful exercise them, every one, from oldest moke to simply assert that "the thing is no and for entire families. It is certainly a which she can make as vigorous or as youngest jricunniny, and in so doing I Supplied.. going out in short jackets and knicker­ delightful pastime, beneficial to health, Have you ever thought what a lot of good." Much harm is also done in the bockers for a spin with their fellow- ir.ild as she pleases; it gives fresh air am "wishing you harm." introduction of any new type by 'the which must increase ten-fold the taste for and exhilaration, TUB ART OF INTERVIEWING. skill it takes for a woman to properly members. The majority of the wheel­ pleasant trips in our well-beloved laud of and literally combines mount a wheel? With the space be­ greed of some manufacturers, who, with­ men did not care for respectability so Fiance. The future is yours. I send you business with pleasure. It induces peo­ It is quite the thing now if you are out having given the matter a moment's sir, my best wishes, also your ple to take exercise who never would do a "big gun" and go abroad, to get "in­ tween the saddle and the head of the much as for personal enjoyment, how­ fellow- machine narrowed to the smallest pos­ thought, or grasped its vital principles, ever. They were young and they did members and friends. so, and is only immodest in the eyes of terviewed." These interviews are al­ make up machines and exhibit them, EMILE ZOLA." those who are prejudiced, and who ways interesting. Sometimes the inter­ sible limit to enable her to reach the not like to be governed by a highly handle bars without stooping a la and send them out to the public as ex­ decorous collection of gentlemen far would think it just as much a breach of viewer plays Jack Prince and stuffs the amples of the new type. This is the CLUB .OFFICERS. propriety for a woman to play tennis, interviewer, at other times the inter­ scorcher, woman, has been asked to enough advanced in years to be called squeeze through this narrow space, ar­ case at present with the high frame. old in comparison with them. The Bay take a surf bath, shoot a gun, row a viewer puts strange words and sayings TIIEHE ARE NOT HALF A DOZEN MAKERS The Men Upon Whom the Prosperity boat, or do anything else except darn, into the month of the interviewed. range her skirts properly beneath her Citys became popular. One night last and be fairly seated i}i the saddle, all in the trade who have given the matter year each club had a smoker. The San and Life of an Organization De­ socks, keep house, and be Miss Prim on > These interviews call to mind a case of its construction any real considera­ all occasions. We deprecate that fell beneath my observation. It iu the time required for the pedal to Franciscos closed at 10 o'clock, all in­ pend. as heartily make less than a single revolution*. This tion whatever, and quite a number of terest in it being then over, and most In many cases officials are elected as anybody hoydenish unwomauliness, was iu the editorial rooms of one of the the machines shown at the recent ex­ and any disposition on the part of large dailies in a small sized Western is no easy tusk, and one which few of the members accented the invitation more 011 account of their personal popu­ men could accomplish under the same hibition appeared to be made up from to attend rhe Bay City jollification, at larity than of business ability, which young women to be "swagger" and city. Quite a scandal had came out in a casual glance at a machine, from an "mannish;" but we the upper ten and the city editor, a per­ conditions that a woman is hampered which they remained until 3 or 4 o'clock is the true test of a man's fitness for thing a woman can with. The Overman Wheel Company illustration of it, or from the inner the next morning. The Pacific Road a post, for business ability is as much be as womanly in riding a bicycle as a sonal friend of mine, was "working up consciousness of the makers after hav­ horse. As in many other the seems to have solved this problem in Club joined the San Franciscos and required in the management of a cUib things, it de­ stuff." Calling up a reporter he in­ their Victoria tilting saddle, as shown ing heard what it looked like. It is soon drew out, and finally the San Fran­ as in other concerns. Unless the officials pends on the woman and not the wheel. structed him to interview the lady in scarcely needful to say that in the cisco organization the case. Winding up his instructions in tha following cuts. gave up the ghost. have real grit in them disaster is certain majority of these cases the result would C. C. Moore, secretary of the San to follow. To insure harmonious work­ IF AN ELEPHANT TREADS ON YOU he said: "Now, if she won't talk at all, not be satisfactory to the rider, and a Francisco Tool Company, is one of the ing, to make club life really enjoyable come back here and write up an inter­ bad impression of the type will be ob­ view." directors of the Bay City Club, and he in short, to make a successful season An Insurance Scheme For Wheelmen tained. We will give a couple of in­ was appointed a committee of one to a certainty, so far as men can make Which Covers Every Emergency. This strikes -me as about the case in stances. Whilst taking our notes at arrange for the taking off of the attach­ it club officials should bo selected with some of the English interviews with The following communication has been the National Show we passed a stand ment. He succeeded in convincing the exceeding care. received from a correspondent of the American visitors of note. A represen­ upon which was one of these machines. ruthless holders of the note that they For a captain the first requisite is tative goes down and with a sea glass "Bi News:" "Here, Mr. Editor, is a As we passed, the manufacturer was in ought to wait. When the furniture was enthusiasm. He must glory in the pas­ scheme which descries the steamer carrying the vis­ conversation with a foreign buyer, who, bought it was mainly paid for by this time, be ready to take his place on all will make money for you itor iu the offing. Then he hastens occasions, and not neglect faster than a coining machine, and I do at the moment, pointing to the new bit of paper, to which the Bay Citys his duties not charge anything back to his office and lo! the "inter­ type, made an inquiry concerning it. authorized President Wetmore and Sec­ when the glamour of his appointment for the suggestion. view" appears in the next issue of retary Topeke to affix their official has worn off. As leader at the runs, All I desire is that I may be allowed to The reply, coming from the manufac­ hang myself with a 'B. N.' coupon in his sheet. turer of the article itself, was instruc­ signatures. he should be capable of setting and JIEItLlN. Secretary ToepVe said that the cluh maintaining a pace suited to the en­ my pocket, for the benefit of my rela­ tive and amusing: "Oh, that thing is no tions. Get up an insurance plan for good at all, I have tried it, and it is not has about 150 paying members and that tire membership, checking the more ex­ "BR'EU POX." there are many well-fixed business men uberant spirits, encouraging the novices, cyclists. Say, 'We will pay £100 to the a bit of good ; don't you trouble any assigns or heirs of anybody killed by further about it." Now here was a in it. spreading a cheery influence over every How He and '"'"wpot First Intro­ The Bay Citys got into debt at the trip; and as chairman of club meet­ collision with a traction engine; £100 manufacturer who, we would like to in case a cyclist is run over by a furni­ duced Mak s' Amateurism Into wager, was, as Kennedy Child would meet of the League of American Wheel­ ings he must be possessed of tact and men last July. They went to consider­ discrimination to enable him to guide ture van; £100 for death by too close the Wheel Truue. have said, "ignorant of truth as a prac­ acquaintance within an omnibus within tical principle," when he said that ho able expense to fix the track at Central discussions without causing friction, or "In doze times, honey," said Uncle Park, and they did not take in as much creating cliques. The sub-captain should the Metropolitan police district; £100 to Remus to the little boy, "dar wn'nl uu had tried it, simply using the machine tiie friends of the victim of a furiously- for the sole purpose of damning it, and money as they expected. They hope be the man with the biggest tool-bag, nidi tings as makers amachcuers." to pull out of their financial hole in the and with dextrous lingers to use its driven wheelbarrow. We offer £100 in "What's a maker's amateur, Uncle directing trade into other channels; case of death caused by a horse, cow, still, however, having it there, and coming spring or summer, the secretary contents. On him devolves the duty of Remus?" queried the little boy. said. The Bay City Club is the largest bringing in the laggards, whose progress pig, sheep, or dog.' Then you can go on "Brer Turner's ha'r wa'nt so gray being prepared to take orders for a as you please, by machine in which he did not believe, if and best-known organization of bi­ is iuii>eded nowadays, not so much looking up the names den," continued the old man, hurriedly, cyclists in the State, and the echo of its through faulty machines as defective in a book of natural history. You may not heeding the interruption, "an" de a customer insisted upon hajrlng it. tires. He does not get much credit for say, 'When a cyclist is trampled upon, ANOTHER CASH. downfall would resound _ from Sacre- lines of care wa'nt so 'scern'ble on Brer niento to Los Angeles. his work, which, nevertheless, is indis­ by an elephant, or is permanently dis­ Bilten's brow." At the same show we noticed a high- pensable. abled through the puncture of his pneu­ And the old negro paused and sighed framed mount with saddle a long way Then we come to the secretary, who, matic, tire by a sword fish, we will give deeply, as if he felt a great deal of back, handles forward and down, and MECHANISM. poor man, not having, in the opinion of him £100.' Need I say more? You will sympathy for those gentlemen. Then a altogether giving the rider as big a bicy­ the members, sufficient work for an see how easy it is to run up the hun- gleam wf pleasure swept across the cle hump as any safety. We remarked What the Comparison Between That honorary official, is usually saddled with dicds. And when you have begun at venerable features. to the manufacturer that the saddle of the Machine and That of the the duties of treasurer. This joint post 'ant,' and finished up at what? say the "Hit wuz a good time fur do N. C. seemed a long way back, and his reply Rider Shows. is the HIDING POSITION. most responsible of all. On the Zoological Gardens you can go on to U.," he chuckled; "I 'low dat de was, rather with pride we thought, "Oh, When 1 think over my cycling experi­ secretary mainly depends the activity of the mechanical side and declare, 'We k'mitty had sinnykewers, mino you, The improved form of saddle shown you see 1 have got exactly the same ence, and remember the miles I have the club. The hundred and one duties will give £100 if a cyclist meet his chile. DC ou'y ting dey gottcr do was in the above drawings will recommend position as on the safety; I have been traveled, involving sometimes arduous pertaining to his office must be carefully death through a ball iu the left of his ter pass er votes er confidence in wanner itself lo lady riders, who will appre­ very careful to obtain this." In this work, but always necessitating perfect fulfilled or woe betide him, for he will back-bearing cracking, or by his crank nudder. Dey uebbor chawed up wunner ciate at once the benefit it affords. By case we have a man imagining that action on the part of my muscular sys­ be pestered and badgered worse than if flying off and striking him in a vital nudder like dey does now; dey hadden its use the art of mounting and ad­ every rider wants to crowd himself up justing the dress is made both easy and tem, also add the assaults of bad he were a salaried rniuioix He must spot, or through blood poisoning by to spen' ev'nin's wardin' off 'tacks an' in a ball after the fashion of the speed weather, 1 cannot but fall into line with soothe wounded feelings, explain away barking his shins on a dirty rat-trap bad 'pinyuns ob de cycling press, bress graceful. The vertical position of the merchant, and evidently falling into saddle, as shown for mounting, leaves Shakespeare, and indorse his panegyric grievances, which are mostly imaginary, pedal,' and so on, ad lib. Then you will yer! Dey acted mo' like unto Chris'yuns the error that the one point about the to the paragon of animals, writes one of pacify factious and maintain the vitality. be able to make some such announce­ den dey do jes now, for suah!" nothing to catch into and disarrange new type was its height. Now upon thic the dress, and at the same time gives our contributors. We lavish our praise A secretary is generally picked out long ment as this: 'Our. Colossal £100,000 And Uncle Remus pulled out a large matter of manufactures wo say: "It on human handiwork, and work ourselves before the meeting. His ability for the Insurance Scheme. All our clients are red the rider more room between the saddle you have no faith in the machine, let bandanna and blew his nose with and the handle bar. When the saddle into ecstacies over a particular cycle; post has been recognized beforehand, and insured for £100,000.' All the world such terrific force that the little boy's it alone, do not be greedy, let some one how few of us ever consider the fearful he is usually unanimously elected amidst will wonder, and gaping millions will yields to backward pressure and takes else experiment with it, and try il, and quivered in the twilight. The old man the riding, or horizontal position, the and wonderful mechanism of the human enthusiastic plaudits, which by and by hail you as benefactors." then mopped furtively at his eyes, as if gain the reward of their efforts; you will body! Think of the miles you have trav­ are changed to something less nattering. the skirts drape themselves evenly and soon find out if it is really becoming a subject had caused him some emo­ gracefully upon either side without any eled without so much a.", a joint or mus­ Despite the best attempts of the most THRESHING OUT OLD STRAW. tion, but, he was not over-anxious to recognized factor in trade, and there you cle refusing to work. A decayed tooth enthusiastic quilldriver, there are always special effort on the part of the rider. can step in and reap the benefit of the display it. The riding position is steady and un­ or a splinter in our flesh is sufficient to grumblers, and the grumblers are louder Trying to Discover Why a Thing is "I sorter yea'n fo' dem good ole times way which has been paved for- yon." wreck our peace of mind, and render en­ tongued than the satisfied members, so Better When Its Real Name is De­ back again, 'kazo I Mow Tin a peacefil disturbed under severe jolting upon the Our advice to those who are making it is severest roads, as the weight is well joyment nil. On my own part, I cannot that at the end of his tenure the secre­ nied to It. nigger, an* de way dose noosep r men to recognize the fact that is a ditterent remember a single instance where, tary is only too willing to demit office, behind the hinged joint. In dismount­ class of machine, let them recognize that A writer in the "Cyclist" thus unbur- swnr at de minion, an' de languige dat ing, however, the saddle, by tilting for­ through the mere act of propelling my and he can truthfully say, as was said de minion t'rou-s at the udders kinder in it they have a mount for men who by a dens his mind regarding the definition ward, tends to aid the rider in getting machine, any of my muscles have given Cabinet Minister, that he experi­ which has been fought over from the turns on my stummick. Hit's all 'long decline to place themselves in an un­ out. I have had my share of croppers enced only two happy moments iu bis clear of the machine. The hinge has a healthy and when their style very beginning of cycling: ter dem makers' nmaclieners." friction joint of riding and collisions. I have invalided my leg career the first when he accepted office, "What hnv-e they done, Uncle Re­ which holds the saddle ill is considered absurd position; let them How can \ve expect a novice in any any position in which it is placed, birt by scraping the step. I have howled the second when he left it. It is not so trade or profession to beat or even com­ mus?" ventured the little boy, timidly. build the high-framed machine, in short, when my wrench has slipped off the nut in every club, but hundreds of cyclists which yields easily to accommodate it aid advertise pare with a professional? The thing is "Done!" ejaculated the old man, in­ to any change. A rubber buffer is pro­ and speak of it as such, and fingers were denuded of their skin; have undergone such experiences. Hap­ simply upside down. Our good amateurs dignantly; "done! Dat's jesr it, honey! vided to prevent any sound of impact of as a machine but these are accidents. With fair wear py, indeed, are the secretaries who leave may choose a name to please themselves Now yer talkin'! Dat's jes' w'at I'm Pl'UKLY FOR THE TOURIST laden with if they like, but it resolves itself into metal upon metal. Workmanship and and quiet road rider, and let them make and tear bone and muscle outlasts the gifts and illuminated ad­ agwine to tole yor, fo' suah. I 'speck material hardest steel. And yet how little we dresses. "Scottish Cyclist." professional. After all, they are paid for hit'Il be a lesson to you, chile, w'en are of the best and no effort no effort to sell it to scorchers. If the their work, they live by their calling, and has been spared to put the Victoria the machine is made by those who had value or even think of our endowments. are professional, and what more honorable, you're growed up. tilting saddle How prodigal we are with our health; FAVORS WHERLWOMEN. "Hit wuz jes' 'bout de time dat bis- into the best possible shape studied it, and understand its points, and what more exalted? Are not our great and condition, as we fully believe, after if those engaged in the trade are careful we scorch and perspire; we hunt records, physicians, our councilors, etc., profes­ ticklcs fust come out dat Brer Fox an' extended use, and rido out. the last ounce of energy. Why One Editor is a Defender of sionals? Would Brer Rabbit wuz walkin' down de that it has come to stay not to claim too much for it, or mislead they one and all thank us and will be permanently adopted by the public in any way. there is, we feel Then should our system collapse why, Woman's Right to Ride a Bicycle. for calling them amateurs? Why, then, street wun Sat'day afternoon wid de we would coolly turn round and blame should our cycle riders be ashamed of the renuiynes ob dere week's wages in dere lady riders. assured, a steady trade to be obtained. We do not, says the editor of the "Au­ everybody and everything but our want gusta Chronicle," share in the prejudice title? It is at least better to excel in your pockets after 'rangin' wid de ole wim- The Frenchman's Nom-de-Conrse. Lot the safety proper have the handles of self-control. "Scottish Cyclist." profession, be it what it may, than be a min, an' givin' de chilluns somfin to People are asking: "Who is Williams, as low, the saddle as far back and as which is entertained by many people beginner all one's life (i. e., amateur), liy buy 'lasses wid, an' payin.' de rent. who won the recent 24 hours' race iu high as anyone may desire, and let it against ladies riding the bicycle. It is the time he enters the upper ranks he will Pres'n'ly Brer Fox he spy a bistikle iu Paris?" As a matter of fact, ilia name isn't be built for the speed man if you will, Zola as an Amateur. graeefdl and healthful exercise, which have enough of marble clocks, cups, etc., Williams at all. That is merely a uome-de- Emile Zola, who is an honorary member combines pleasure with it. The trouble and it is only working one's way up and a shop winder. but of all. things let the highflyer have climbing the ladder step tiy step to the top " 'Hoi' on dar, Brer Rabbit,' he sez, course, such as most of the French racing the haudles well back and high, and the of the Touring Club, of France, excused with most outdoor exercise for women men adopt. Among prominent Tarlsian his attendance at the general assembly of that makes a man value the title at all, sezee; 'lookyers sumfin we oiighter git. saddle place forward on the front of a is the need for companions who feel any why should the stigma remain? It professors, we tind such startling appella­ the club, held on 10th ult., as follows: like rowing when she does, or playing 'Kasy payment,' dis yer bill sez. Le's tions as M. Joey. XI. Sprlutumn, M. Tom- T pillar or, better still, on one with a "Dear Sir As I feared, alas! 1 shall not should at least be on a par with other jes' go in an' see!' Tom and M. Lambcrjack. Then again, universal top which will place the rider be able to be present at your general tennis or pitching quoits, or whatever sports. The public pay to see good sport; " 'Done,' sez Brer Rabbit, an cord- there is Siobud, which is, of course, a in an upright position, giving him com­ assembly. I should have been very pleased else the game may be, and these are they do not question what or who a man in'ly in de two ob 'em sa'nter. transposition of Dubois; and we have all fort for steady riding, ease and hill- to have thanked you for the honor yon not always available. The trouble with belongs to, so that they can see the best "Clar ter gray alms if dey didn't come heard of the speedy Duanip, who, in real climbing, and a natural and graceful po­ have done me In electing me to honorary dumbbells, Indian clubs, or any indoor and fastest rider win. Lot there be a life, spells his name the other way about, membership; nevertheless, I am with you healthy exercise, is that it smacks too great championship race, in which ail who outer dat store wid two ob dem bistikles, sition. Cyclist. ______wished could compete, give big prizes wich dey 'vested in on. de t'ree y'ars and becomes Pinaud. Just why French In spirit, if not in body. I did not fear much of duty and work, and not enough racing cyclists need these fancy names no that I should feel altogether out of place of pleasure. (money); let it be international; then see system." one has. down to date, discovered. Hut it Are These Weights Light Enough 1 amongst so many distinguished cyclists, as who will hold hack, as long as they do not "What is the three years' system, is not Frenchmen alone who have gone In In a lute issue of "I<» Vclo," a writer. I am still something of a cyclist. But I But the bicycle is always ready when lose their supposed caste. 1 am afraid, Mr. Uncle Remus?' asked the youngster. for pseudonymns, as, in the palmy days of signing himself E. Taillardat, treats the am becoming more and more devoted to the woman feels like riding; it requires Editor, we should have very few amateurs "De t'ree y'ar system," explained the professional racing, they were uncommon readers of the little French dally to a your cult. I have already told you how nobody to harness it, and nobody else to then, certainly few of our present cham­ old mau, gravely, "mean dat if you among English riders. "Bi. News." disyuUiUou upon what Ue decribea as strong a belief I have iu the future of go aloiijg when companions are not con pions. Jan. ' THE SPORTING LIFE. 11 (ft It shall lie within the province of the Racing Board to suspend from the race ESSONS OF THE SHOWS. track, for such time as It may deem pro­ portionate to the offense, any wheelman guilty of unfair dealing In connection with CONSTRUCTIONAL. TEACHINGS OF cycle racing or uugentlemiuily conduct ou XHE TRADE DISPLAY. Unquestionably the track, 'or any wheelman who competes In a race not governed by the rules of the Ixity of Pattern Not Altogether a HERUOORE, League of American AVhoelmen or those that may be approved by the Racing Board. Blessing Narrowing of Tread The Any wheelman who knowingly competes Difference Between a High Grade with one who has been suspended will THE IHEREASES IND WHEREFORES render himself liable to a like penalty. and the Cheap Imitation Thereof. (g) The Racing Board shall have the OF THE EMASCULATE AMATEUR. power to make such rules for Its govern­ Fixity of pattern, so long and ardently ment and the government of cycle race meetings as may be deemed expedient, and e-sired by a few of the older school, has may appoint one or more ofiiclal handle-up­ rrived now with a vengeance. Never Splitting the Amatenr Hair in Twain pers, as Its discretion. was such unanimity of idea before in The following will be considered an un­ ny business, except, perhaps, that of fair dealing and ungentleniauly conduct, eedle-niaking. After having iu review The Groaning Mountain Brings and render the offender liable to a suspens­ lie patterns for thi coming season of ion. radically every firm iu the trade (as 1. Entering a class race to which his hose few who were not represented at Forth Its Grinning Mouse-Caspar record does not give him the right of en­ try. ither show have still come beneath our Comments. 2. Suppression of true figures and ren­ en) it is impossible to help wondering dering of false figures to the official handl- whether the shape of the cycle is uot Is the Best capper. t last finally decided upon. That this for 1894. When the magnates of the L. A. W. 3. Swearing at other ceimpetltors and at s unlikely, past experience teaches us, assemble in Louisville on Feb. 19, 20 race officials and bad language on the s in records finality wants a lot of GOOD AS GOLD and '21, the Kacing Board will present track. caching. But, at any rate, patterns are Ita Name Is Its Guarantees the following to tbe League for adoption: xed for a time, and already those httn- Unequalled at the Price. CLASS A. The League of American Wheelmen will erers after fixity are beginning to per- be called upon shortly to consider the ques­ eive the formerly hidden disadvantages /;' I8»4 Price. Amateur Rule An amateur of Class A is tion of dividing its amateur racers into one who has uot engaged In nor assisted f the supposed boon. Credenaa Pacer, ~ ~* .. « $IOO two classes Class A to consist of those It is Oredenda Consort, ,* IOO In nor taught cycling or any other recog­ who ride for prizes only and receive no not with the "cutting" that is no Credenda Ll«ht Hoadeter.<- ' 83 nized atlileiic exercise for money or other remuneration, directly or Indirectly, there­ larked a characteristic of the late Credenda Consort. Jr., 26 In., 7B remuneration, nor knowingly competed for, and Class B to consist of those who hows that we here propose to deal. A Credenda Paoer. Jr.. 26 In., > «3 wltb or against a professional for a prize niav be hired by manufacturers to ride Teneral survey of the machines which of any description, or v.to. after having the-ir wheel, but may not compete for a vill be on the market for next season is forfeited the amateur status, has had the cash prize. In other words, Class A for 11 that is possible to even the same restored by a unanimous vote of the amateurs and Class B for professionals. most con- National Assembly, League of American Last year the same question was agitated cieutions, plodding and hardened of \Vbeelmeeu. A cyclist ceases to be an by some me'iubers of the Racing Hoard, ye-le critics. Te> attempt to deal in amateur of class A by but it failed of the unanimous support etail with the thousand or so patterns, 11 practically indistinguishable A. (a) Engaging from Q. in cycling Spalding or other recog­ necessary to bring it before the League of & Bros, nized athletic exercise, or personal teach­ American Wheelmen for a vote. a eh other, would spell brain-softening; ing, training, or coasulng any person there­ The past year se«uis to have convinced uffiee it to say, that every maker uses «, . SPECIAL. AGENTS, . .. in, either as a means of obtaining a live­ the members of the Racing Board that lie same fashionable diameters of tube, lihood or for a wuger, inouey prize, or gate since they cannot, or will not, lie same angles, the same joints and NEW YORK,; CHICAGO, PHILADELPHIA. money. or dare not grapple with the in­ ttings even; aud (b) Competing with a professloi al or dividual racer hired by the manufacturer strives after the same amateur of Class Ii, or making the pace to advertise his wheel, the best way out ghtuess and narrowness of tread. In 'Makers: 'Lamb Mfg. Co., Chloopee Falls. Mass. for or having the pace made by such in of the pickle is to make a rule to ac­ act, public or for a prize. commodate him. This department lias THAT STAGE IS NOW ARRIVED (c) Selling, paw ilng. exchanging. bErter- commented so frequently ou the profes­ t when it needs a traiued mechanical !ng, or otherwise turning Into cash, or In sional bicycle racer, called an amateur by ye to discover defects in a cye-le. The BITS OF RACING HEWS. We Lead in Improvements,Weight and Design the grace of the Racing Board of the L. A. any manner realizing cash upon any prize esults are apparently all alike; it is Xeres. Spain, is building a race Hack won by him. W.. that Its readers must be conversant uly the method of obtaining them that or cyclers. (dj Accepting directly or Indirectly for with our Ideas. The situation is simply and plainly one of lasting disgrace to may be all wrong. The question of Pacemakers in France are known as cycling any remuneration, compensation, or acolytes." expense whatever. American amateur cycling, and we see ghtness of the frame in particular hav- (e) In this class no prize shall exceed a strong governing body, with, ramifica­ ng furnished the text for many a hom- Good trainers command high prices JRO in value, and such prizes shall be lim­ tions North, South, East and West, sub- [y, may be dismissed in a very few hese times. PIAHOND CYCLES ited to medals, diplomas, plate, jewelry mittliig to a state of affairs in its racing vords. A clever builder will always A keg of pigs' feet figured on the prize and cycle sundries only . that Is unprecedented In the history of xisse.ss the knack e>f turning out a light 1st of a Western race meet. (f) A cyclist does not forfeit bis Class A American amateur sport. It is an even money shot that Wheeler ..... AS FOLLOWS ..... That the League of American Wheel­ nount which will stand rough usage, status by teaching the elements of cycling .gainst the unskillful one who produces vlus the first race he starts in abroad. eolelv for the purpose of effecting the sale men, with over 30,000 members, should Snnger has sworn off on buer, in an Racers, Semi-Racers, Light Roadsters, Roadsters, Ladies', of a cycle, nor shall the business of cycle permit such a fraud to be practiced upon ,n article, perhaps weighing more, which It. must always stamp that body as al­ rill not. It is merely a question of the ndearor to get down to racing weight. manufacturers and bona tide agents as Early next season the "Belgian Cyclist" Convertibles, Hisses', such be considered iu determination of together unqualified to fill the position '.survival of the fittest," and we are, Youths', Boys' and which It assumes. We should advise will arrange a race for cycling journal- their amateur status. ndeed, glad to note a marked tendency sts. (g) License may be granted by unanimous turning Its attention to the methods of the jii the part of riders (and agents, conse­ Girls' Safeties, all Sizes and Prices vote e>f the Racing Board for a special English boely, where, If they arc uot yet It Is but right and proper that the altogether above reproach, at least they quently) not to insist on a specific mateur racing man should lire ic a com­ competition In any year between the recog­ mon wealth. nized champions of Classes A and B, the are uot making rules to save men Its veigh, but to rely ou the judgment of Racing Board dare not bring to justice. heir chosen maker to turn them out a A re ve-r lie-cutter The amateur law Agents Notice-This season we are appointing all agents direct. Apply at onco prize rules of Class A to govern the con­ Aside altogether tests. from the question of nount as light as possible consistent when it Is strictly enforced against the (h) Any amateur who neglects or refuses right ami wrong, the formation of these vith strength sufficient for the purpose htidy amateur. classes seems extremely weak anel suort- Three thousand six hundred prizes are to answer questions touching bis status slghteKl policy. The value of these ntended. JOHN P. LOVELL In Class A to the satisfaction of the Rac­ Every maker lately has impressed npon itated to hav-e been won ou Haleigh ma- ARHS CO. "makers' amateurs" to the manufacturers nines last year. ing Board, aud within 80 days, shall be Is that they pose as amateurs: If they ac­ .is customers the fact of his particular MANUFACTURERS transferred to Class B. and shall have no knowledge themselves uachines possessing "narrow tread." It Is rumored that Shorland stands further opportunity for hearing or appeal. professionals, as ?ery little chance of having his license the would do by joining Class B. they Vow, we are firm believers in having the renewed this year. BOSTON, .... HASS. CLASS B. lose to a very large extent their advertis­ eet as close together as possible, either An amateur of Class B shall be a cycle ing value to the maker. Moreover, how "I v )sh I was a crack amateur on rider who may be in the employ of. and does the L. A. W. propose to fill Its Class n weight-lifting e>r cycle-propelling; but ne account." "What's that?" "Why bank have his traveling and training expenses B? The Racing Board has been unable or his advantage in the latter must not be iccount, of course." SEE OUR FINE LINE AT SPACES Nos. 47 and 48- SEVEN NEW paid, a manufacturer of cycles, club, or unwilling to te>ar the amateur mask from )ought at the expense of ridiculous tmr- In the racing man's experience the other parties Interested In cycling, but these professional racers. How Is It now owness between the ball-races of brack- rounds of possibility can never equal the nODELS, INCLUDING OUR GIRAFFE shall not compete for cssh or divisible proposed to decide on their relegation to re the un- affairs, what is the matter with paid ruc- central position will be chosen for the two or three little points like skate-point* ceases to be an amateur of Class B by: Incentive to duty now? It Is uot to be ex­ killful imitators can only contrive the ug officials getting on the pay roll? start, and the distance will be iniiele up at the toe. and an adjustable toe-clip, (a) Engaging in cycling or other recog­ pected that these present "makers' ama­ ame reduction by adopting a narrow Johnson alone will never he so by sending tbe men north, soulli, east hold the foot firm. The i«b-a really seems nized athletic sports or exercise, for a teurs" will reveal themselves in their bearing for bracket and bringing the- well trained as he was while a mern- and west In succession, and back to tbe a good one, as the pedal is evidently very viager, money prize, or gate money. true colors for the benefit of tbe Racing spoking of back wheel still closer to­ icr of the racing firm of Ec-k & John- starting point. planned. (h) Competing with a professional, or Board of the L. A. W. Surrounding Mighty, indeed, Is the fetich of the making pace for. or having the pace made Undoubtedly the manufacturer's desire Is gether. The result is "give" in the sou. the Inner edge of one of rame and ready buckling of wheel. Wheeler has joined the Florentine :bo Paris tracks is a fence" equipped with word amateur; even so liberal-minded a for himself by such In public or for a for his racer to ride as an amateur, anil iron spikes man as Sturmey recognizes this when he prize, except as hereinafter provided. It looks as If Class B will go u-begglng for ANOTHER VERY SHHIOUS FAULT, !lnb. of Milan, and will race under its upon the top of It to prevent olors in the Italian championships next those In tbe Infield leaning over and en­ inserts the following in the "Cyclist" of (c) Selling, pawning, or otherwise turn- members once it is established, unless the o our mine!, is the tendency to reduce dangering the racers. To us it seems as last issue: "Can any of our renders sug­ Ing Into cash, or In any manner realizing Racing Board of the L. A. W. shows mere he size eif June. gest the bearings in the endeavor Only show racing men that cash prizes though the remedy was worse than the 111 a name for the cash-prize ridcrV We cash upon any prize won by him, except backbone Iu the future than it has In the o obtain lightness. Apart from the fact it aimed to cure. want a word that shall imply that a man that prizes may be exchanged or bar­ past. The cutting of the airateur ii to will be a permanent thing, and amateur- rides for money as clearly as the word tered, provided there is no case of cash two classes seems to us to be a very weak hat large balls are far superior to sui, so-called, will die out in a couple of Racing cyclists do not have very glori­ small, both for truth of wearing and ease ears. ous futures after they bnve become back 'amateur' implies that he rides for love. bonus received. makeshift. Tbe L. A. \V. should either numbers. Then the'}- degenerate and be­ 'Professional' does not carry out tu* f running, the diameter of the axle has Heading, Pa., will give one cycle tour- meaning of it at all, as. to the average tcur status In this class by teaching the over professional bicycle racing or else1 u many cases been far too much les­ lament and probably two this year, pro- come bie-ycle salesmen, and the-re Is not nearly so much money In it as there Is In mind, it means a past master in the art. If elements of cycling. adopt a strict amateur rule, and holtl to it sened. Even if these very small spindles irtiug money can be raised to build a we fan find a suitable word, we fancy the (e) Any amateur ef Class B who neglects suitable track. winning firsts. Such is tbe opinion of the Igidly regardless of consequences. do neit break, they bend nndev the strain "Evening Sun" man. labors of the N. C. U. will be considerably or refuses to .answer questions touching Of the \vhole number of racers to-day of driving, and cause a "bind" in the High grade wheels have fallen off lesst-t fd." his amateur status to the satisfaction of a very .largo perce-utage aie just as profes­ twenty per cent, in cost. What will be the It Is said that the Scottish licensing th« Racing Board jearings. schema will probably provide for three They have tumbled across an emulsion Inside of 30 days shall sional as any professional base ball player lecrease in the price of high grade racers of cork as a truck surface in 1'aris. be declared to have forfeited his amateur *an be, and they are calleel amaterrs fe>r Some makers still fail to grasp the to ride them? classes, one of which will be allowed to ride for cash. It se-euis from this that Mousset, who is concerned with the status. reasons best known to the. Racing Boaiel irst principle of construction that abso- How can a man with such a Dame as structure (f) The League recognizes as athletic ex­ if the L. A. W. Yet another weak spot ute rigidity of the rear part of frame is our blue-bonneted, o»'er-tbe-boreier friends of a path for the League of ercises. In addition to cycling, Delaucey Uods over expect to win a race? iLtend covering the racing question iu Physical Education, has had cork put be­ nil sports n this proposed class division Is permit- lecessary to ease of running. The larger And yet that Is tlio handicap an English fore him as u surfacing substance. over which the. Amateur Athletic Union. ing the members of the Class A anel Class every way It ea'i come. Be­ the National Association of Amateur Oars­ ul>es now iu vogue undoubtedly increase itler labors under. Some time ago, according cause it has been found useful for th« B that is. amateurs and professionals to -C. M. Murphy, to "El Cl- bottoming of two docks men, and other amateur athletic organiza­ race together in championship meetings. stability, but not if n much lessened of the Kings County clista." a Spanish farmer backed hluisolf at Havre, it U tions have jurisdiction. gauge is used as well. In some cases we Wheelmen, has ridden 8004 miles since to run against a cyclist, one e>f the rondl- thought that laid in the shape and size March 1 last. He hopes to win the of small pavement stones, and cemented Mr. George Gideon, of Philadelphia, will CLUBISM. inow of ordinary tube will be use-d for K. C. tlons of the match V.cRig that each com­ move an amendment to the Class B rule, W. mileage medal. petitor should carry a pig across his together with a special kind of cement. :hc bae-k leg ou chain side, but em tho It will offer many advantages, among them which will make 'he limtt of prizes $150. Its Decline other a much lighter gauge, because the What a long swim home some of the shoulders. No date has. as yet, beim as­ Instead of $50. and that no Inquiry shall in Cycling and the Causes second-class American racing men will signed for this important being great speed, no slip and no glare strain only comes on the chain side! event. from the sun. In addition, it is said, that 1» made as to what a winner does with Thereof Laid at the Door of the lave when they turn their faces from "His-face is oval, with superb fair bis prizes after six months have lapsed. There are other minor points, such as Prance to America. a track of this kind would he indestructi­ Scorcher. hair and moustache, gray eyes, dark eye­ ble. If the Class B rule passes.- Charles Mur- the methods of forming the ends of back It is the Intention of Wheeling. W. Va.. brows, small month; in one word, a very uhv the suspended Kings County rider; The fact is getting more and more stays (simply flattening the tube o give a cycle tournament in the spring There is one thing absolutely pertain of convincing, without handsome youth" is the way in which Taxis. Graves, and others will become day by day, that there is any liue-r e>r strengthening piece), the ircult and another in the fall circuit, tbe French papers have written Wheeler accomplishment if the scheme for li­ amateurs, governed by this law, but if It a gradual decline going on in the pop­ both ou the Island track. up. Evidently tho censing or organizing, "cash-amateurs" should cutting both in price, weight, and sta- "Kid" has caught ou or "licensed pros." . omes off, remarks fail to pass, Murphy will make ap­ ularity of many clubs. The reasons for jility of pedals, etc. But we have said If all we read about Sanger getting abroad, and has raised a moustache to aid plication to the assembly for reinstatt- this are many, but one which is ad- fat is the truth, then well may it be "Wheeling," and that Is that there will enough to warn the buyer not to believe biui In looking pretty. be at last a chance of nmnt as an amateur, and Mr. Raymond mitteelly the primnry cause of the decay said that bis was a case of letting a glorl- An Englishman, resident In America, a real International gays li writing to 011 English sporting journal, which contains some of the finest wheel­ Murphy has behaved well since his sus­ scorching eleTuent, which has persist­ Will Eck find a new Johnson? It Is dol- says that the American people are not men In the world, an international cham­ ently wormed its way into various asked by the established firms. We ars to doughnuts that he does, and that sportsmen; also that a nation which toler­ pension, and the Racing Board thinks be would not, if we could, instruct makers with him pionship would, of course, be a mockery. has been'punished enough. aodies, and so disturlted the peaceful he will beat "Johnnie" In every ates lynching cannot possibly have any But if the strong-limbed and good-winded A new rule that will deal with pace- steady goers, as to cause a breach a [low to build machines. Else where race Eck starts his new man. sporting instinct. Ami to think that Amer­ Englishman, whoso only fault is to b* would be the advantages naturally be­ It looks as though England might have ica never knew all this till now; that set­ [K)or, is by means of a licensed pro. scheme making Is as follows: urcach in many cases which has been a chance to win one of her N. 0. U. mile tles It; we ore against lyncbiug from now By a special sanction, granted upon a widened by unstable club directorates, longing to those sound aud conscientious to be enabled to meet all coiners we may unanimous vote of the Racing Board, per­ e'raftsmen who have for years been forc­ championships this year; America will not on. hope to have a real world's championship mission may be granted to employ profes­ who have given way to the populai be represented in the event. Here Is another French racing novelty: yet. idea that a fifteen miles an hour gait ing themselves ahead by their merits On Sunday sional pacemakers in any event or record alone? Cheap and dear machines may Of all the quack remedies ever offered last a French rider started to There is a great deal of friction in the trial where the Importance of same may is pleasurable riding. Some» may find Class B, as a blood purifier for the re­ ride from Paris to St. (icrmaln with his newly-formed Associated Cycle Clubs of be warrai.ted, as set forth In supplication enjoyment in regularly pursuing a pae'e look alike, aud even be made of the same moval of the humor of professionalism driving wheel tire deflated, In order to es­ Milwaukee, growing out of the fact that feir sul'l sanction. such as this, but it may be safely as­ material, but the making of a high-class from the veins of the amateur racing man, tablish a "deflated tire record." "I.e Velo" tho Milwaukee Wheelmen Is the only really THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS serted that the majority of club mem­ axle is really a beautiful process, and is the worst. says: "Honor to the plucky one." Quite strong club In the organization. Lately to Article IV. section 7. of the by-laws, bers are quite cemtent to ride an average good work will always command a gooe: E. A. McDuffee. of the Maiden Bicycle correct; honor him by putting him In nn on a proposed race meet one of the dele­ will be proposed by Mr. Raymond: price. Wheeling. ___ Club, has gone South to train for the ap­ asylum for the proper eare of the feeble­ gates objected, using the following argu­ l>ace of about nine or ten mile's at proaching racing season. His brother, minded. ment: "The smaller uslde-r most derirahle, The amateur who hankers after the and . a Spanish publication prints It an ice cream supper." We in the East a slow division, has been tric'd and has taken to bicycle riding. He is the Fed­ "Wheelar." never knew before how profitable road and tinder such conditions as it may deem partly succeeded, but social intercourse eral patronage distributer for the State makers' money is like a boy with the expedient. , measles he may keep the affliction to Verily, Henry Sturmey preserves bis races were in the West. (1» It shall be tbe duty of tbe board to is interrupted. of Massachusetts and elsewhere, anc himself for a while, but sooner or later reputation as a conservative and safe A San Francisco paper thus accounts make inquiry regarding any wheelman The scorching brigade are responsible spends as much time in the departments Its bound to come out. councilor when he says in the "Cyclist:" for the lack of records on the Pacific whose amateur status In cither class Is for much. Middle-aged men who have at Washington as. he did when in office To be perfectly proportioned, a man To the people who are aelvocatlng two coast: There are a number of riders about questioned, and all protests or charges perhaps, supported and taken a keen in He pays frequent visits to the city, and should weigh 28 pounds for every foot of classes of amateurs we simply say it can­ the hay who have the. making of record- Shall be entered with the chnlrrrau of the terest in the welfare of a club from remains several days each time, during his height. How many raring men are not be. An amateur Is one who rides for breakers, but who do not race because they board, who shall provide for an Investiga­ their youth, le-ave it to its fate and tnk< which he makes the rounds of the de­ there whose proportions are perfect under love of the sport, aud that alone, and we cannot afford It. They also have not tho tion by a member e>r members of the their trips awheel in more companion partments, and fixes up many little this 28-pound regulation? do not think that the meaning of the time nor means to train carefully, and board. Pending investigation, the party matters of importance to his Democratic term can In any way be divisible. when they do go into contests a lack of against whom these charges are brought able society. In days gone by clul At a recent meeting of the New Jersey Kaciug men. like other athletes, invar! training allows them to be defeated by runs were managed in quite a dif friends and constituents. On his last Division of the League of American Wheel­ poorer riders who have had the advantage may be suspended from the track. Suspi­ men it was decided ably run to fat men when they cense to cious circumstances, which are. In tbe ferent way. They were pleasurable ridei visit he purchased a "safety," and took that the delegates op­ exercise. That is well known. Having of partial training, though there are no it to the big asphalt-paved pose the passage of classes A and B as thoroughly trained riders on the Judgment of any member of the board, over carefully selected routes, while tin court of the proposed gone Into the active work of creating mus­ Coast. sufficient to make the status of any wheel­ best possible scenery could be viewee State, War and Navy departments by the Racing Board. cle, the forces of their system find an The value of prizes Is small, and none of man a matter of reasonable doubt, shall with the minimum of fatigue. Clul building, where he learnctl to ride it The "Bi. News" rises to remark in otUlet In the cre-ation of fatty tissue the the clubs seem willing to supply any of be the basis of an Investigation in the ab­ This feat was language plain: "It is too obvious that. In moment they ceas? to be worked us they their riders with a trainer and bear the runs are often now weekly scramble not accomplished with­ America, trade interests rule the roost." expense sence of formal protest or charges. The from one headquarters to another noth out much difficulty, and the antics of were during the muscular practice. Ketir- of thorough systematic training, member or members to whom the work of Well, what if they do? Has any one a ed racing men are. nearly all, as a rule, which is necessary for wonderful work. investigation is assigned shall immediately ing more, nothing less. Ask one o the dignified and solemn-visaged Massa more vital interest In the success of cy­ fat, A race of p.n unusually interesting char­ ebusetts Democrat were ve-ry amusing cling than the maker? indolent, 'logy' men. communicate witn the party under suspi­ those "speed" members what he saw Let English and American riders once acter look place at Paris one day last cion, either In person or by registered let­ on his way out, anel what a store o" to the scores of clerks who gathered There is to be a very Important race get a start at racing for cash, we should week ou the Vi-lodrome de la Seine. It ter, lay all charges before him, or set information he can give ye>u about tin to the windows to look at him. Josial held in Paris this season, that will be en­ quickly see what amateurism that Is, pure was a match ou bicycles between the forth the circumstances which lead to a roads. Little wonder is it that once evidently did not know that he hae titled Grand Prlx do Paris, first prize amateurism would be. To us, this Is only young Prince Louis d'Orleans and M. Liuz- reasonable doubt, ai-d call for an answer flourishing clubs are now hankering, a such a large audience, and he was very $i!OOO. Wheeler is entered, and will. If fit, a question of evolution. Having placeel the ler. Carefully trained for the event by to the charges or a satisfactory explanation a last resoure't, after amalgams;lion re'ckless in his first attempts to moun race In this event. Here's hopin' that he- cycle within the reach of everyone, it Is Heiiri Kudotttix, the Fieuch agent of tha of the circumstances which gave rise to the steed. After several bad falls am lands that two thousand. absurd to suppose the sport can be legis­ "Whitworth" cycles, the young Prince tftok the doubt. clubs whose status has been ruined bj "Isn't your career full of romance?" the lead at the start, an advantage If the charges are proved, or allowing a suicidal policy to rule, whicl: three or four collisions with the side 01 lated for. or, for the matter of that. Its which the reasonable doubt Is not removed, it the building he managed to balance him she gushingly asked of the crack amateur. progress hampered, on antiquated notions he maintained to the finish. He defeated shall be the duty of the chairman to re­ like a slew-growing and fatal disease "Very," he replied, as his mind reverted to of the Q. O. O. days. They are gone for­ M. Linzler easily amid the enthusiasm of port tbe finding In the official organ, declar­ has sappexl all organization nnd life self, and went sailing away towan the romances he had been forced to In­ ever. the onlookers, and at the finish of tha ing that the party has forfe-ited his ama­ The revival of the popularity o Pennsylvania avenue iu high feather dulge in to convince the Kaciug Board Tbe Melbourne Bicycle Club's eighth race shook hands with M. Unclean*, and teur status, and warning all amateurs not clubs, sociable road riding clubs, i the only drawback to his satisfaction that he was an amateur. annual race meet, on Dec. 4. attracted 18,- thanked him for his attention while tialn- to compete with him. and such official de­ doubtful, and with the exception o being that he was unable to stop his Henry Stunney says: "When consider­ 000 spectators. In the Austral race 83 men ing. America has a Jack Prince we would claration shall carry with it expulsion machine until he had gone many blocks ing the Question of th? new professional­ started. Fenir beats were run, and 24 men back to defeat the French one at any dis­ from the league If the person concerned those financially strong, it is plainly tance for any amount. When it comes to evident that several are getting peril beyond hit* destination._ ism, it must rot be forgotten that the started In the final. O. Woodward won In by a member thereof. old class of professionals is, to all i-itcnts 5.00 2-5. He started at 270 yards. The dis­ princely racing, we want it distinctly un­ (c) The Racing Board shall have the ously near the end of the chapter. Ring Out, Wild Belles! and purposes, dead. The men we have to tance WHS two uilles, and the first prize derstood that America is right in the game. right In considering and determining ques­ "Bi News." ______(After Teaoyeoo.* deal with our present-day amateurs." $1000. The live mile championship was When we first heard '.he rumor that tions that affect the amateur status of any King out, wild belles, to tlio wild skyl Kacing men are not allowed to use won by G. It. Broadbeut In 14.13. and the Wheeler had been beaten In a race in Paris; cyclist to act upon any kind of evidence, Carrying the War Into Africa. Y« who tu cycling love excel, tlio Brussels race track set apart for ten mile championship by L. B. Sc-harp In we did not believe it, knowing full well circumstantial or direct. At the termina­ A friend of Mr. Wheeler suggests the us Bid aklrtlcas freedom fond farewell! feminine use until after eight o clock In 28.26 1-5. that the "Kid" could not be in fit shape to Wall ou, nice and feeling certain he would not com­ tion of the Investigation by tbe member In e*f trie;ycle carriers between Mombasa aue ye belles, loud be your ccj! the evening, when, we suppose, the fe­ A fair example of what cycling Cae­ charge, his findings shall be submitted to Uganda pending tbe construction of a rail male scorcher has pete until he was In form to do himself Bring out the Old. put liy the New! gone home to get her un­ sars feed upon Is shown by tbe returns of justice. That we were right the chairman, who upon direct evidence way. There may be something in the no fortunate husband s dinner for him.. the commissary department in this idea may expel, and upon circumstantial evi­ tlon, declares the "BI News." seeing tha Cry, hopless lielles: full well yp know supplying the i is shown by the following, taken from the Those uld, old skirts will tjotlier so! As an evidence of the hold which rac­ feiod wunts of tbe Frenchman Williams, I "Irish Cyclist:" "Those papers which dence order a vote of the entire board, ~ at present a Zanzibar! porter has all he ca All to one side »o imicti askew! ing lias taken upon the public in France, who recently made 428V4 miles majority ve>te of which shall expel. do to hump 60 pounds twelve miles per daj within the have stated that Wheeler has been racing It may be noted that the French have twenty-four hours. Purlng the contest In Paris have got hold of news which (d) Any cyclist who has been expelled while, with anything like a road and big Fling out the rnge that ttlla your mind. twenty-seven winter tracks, and so suc­ Williams disposed of three chickens, l'/i hall have the right to appeal only to the tired low-geared carriers, he might cove For him who say» Is much too previous. As a matter of fact, he'll have no more cessful hare they been as money getters kilos of backed meat, 20 litres of tapioca i W'teeler has uot even commenced to train- National Assembly of the League of Amer­ from 25 to 30 miles per day, and transport Of thotte sweet coatumee you adore that a number of new ones are being bouillon, 12 bottles of Bordeaux. 2 bottles ican Wheelmen, and shall be reinstated say, one hundredweight and a half "it Notio but tbe dress of womankind! 1 After a short trip to Itnly, where he In­ piauned. of chiunpHgne, us well as tea, coffee, uillk tends to compete In the championships next only by vote of such assembly, upem a much less labor than he exerts at present The aud lemonade. ce-rnpctent showing of error ou the part of Of course, there Is the e-ost and making o Fling oat tbe skirt, that direful taw, results of home trained racers in summer, he has settled down to leara And ancient forms e>f Mm. G. the recent six days grind proves that a A new pedal b;is been Invented by French, as he says he is tired of being the Racing Board. the road, which needs to be nothing mor home trainer will not, as (e) The Racing Board, through its chair­ than a te>lerably smooth path about foil Let everybody plainly see many seem to M. Echard. a young Frenchman. He de­ dumb while in good company, and is, That common sense shall live, and reign! Imrgine, teach a man to stay. It may clares the ordinary rat trap to be fatiguing, therefo.-';. determined to master the lan­ man, shall have the right of censorship feet wide, while sucb bridges as wer teach him to sprint, and even over the character of prizes offered in cy­ necessary might be of the most primltiv this IB on account of the small surface presented guage. As soon as he begins preparing for Ring out the woes of dress absurd. doubtful; but staying power Is developed, to the foot. This is remedied by his pedal, racing, he will be taken iu hand by a cle races, and may withhold, or with­ description. We have no Information a Tiie [*in the skirt must erer tiring; uot taught. draw the sanction to race promoters, provid­ t6 the length of time It would take for "' 1C out, wild bi'lles. for all time ring, which consists of a metal half-sole, made trainer found for him by Mr. C. Bruel, the ing Its decision in excluding any prize is Zanzibar! porter to acquire the art o odiwtiuu! that's tbe «wl1- "L,e Velo" has arranged a 24 hours with several openings, fe>r lightness sake. agent-general of the Ral 'Igh Co. IB not compiled wltU. propelling and guldlag a carrier tricycle. "The Qrcle." road race in Touraine for August ISlli. A Tbe usual side spike U made adjustable; France." THE SPORTING LIFE. Jan . 27.

or welded with equal ease as when ful going, reliable, old "Cyclist" ever get heated on a coal fire. HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE. far wrong. CYCLING. The immersion of the metal was at­ On it's beam's end A head lamp. The best service the press and the public tended by a shower of sparks, which, c«u now render to the cause of cyollng in Mr. Burton's opinion, were formed by France IB now the leading cycling nation among women is to leave the ladles alone of the world. with the mysteries of their costume, and the escaping carbon, for the face of the Wheel papers are the second bands of rest astured that they will devise a dress metal was not injured in the slightest cycling history. for th«mselves WAKING UP. degree. While that will far surpass iu metals were by this pro­ Isn't J3000 per year a rather high price grace and utility any creation of the mas­ cess almost instantaneously made white to pay for a League president? culine mind. hot, the insertion of a piece of paper We believe Sid. Black is the best trick Here Is an English definition of an Ameri­ HEN OF MACHINES AND MUSCLE was attended with no disturbance. The rider that has ever mounted a safety. can "hard times", smoker: "You smoke Office of GEORGE F. LUTZ and Century circles, the Pastime Ath­ a cyclist to appreciate the fact that the A funeral on reformed principles, ac­ letic Club is whooping up mutters. Their speed required. Anything more will be bicycle is becoming each season a mure cording to "HI. News," was recently con­ club rooms em North Salin.i street is admired, but not |mid for. No luxury of beautiful as well as a more useful piece of ducted in Pu'cdcn. After the death of a nightly the seene of great activity, and fitting up will influence the decision mechanism. popular cyclist his remains were placed rapidity, security, economy on a tricycle, which was painted black from all accounts the Pastimes are fast and safety Turpentine is a capital thing for chain and heavily draped. Three bicyclists guard­ becoming known. The Century Club are the watchwords. Ten francs is the cleaning. Soak the chain in a, basin tilled ed the coffin on either side, and immediately has a real live hustler in the person of cost of admittance, and this fund goes, with turpentine, and you will be surprised following were his live daughters and three CVCLtE CO., H. M. Ford. Three or four more of in any event, to the Caisse du Secotirs at the short time it takes to thoroughly' sons, mounttttl on tandems, and blowing a "Hoy's" make-up would set things hum­ of the "Petite Journal." This is merely- slacken the grease. mournful requiem on their horns. 2081-2083 SEVENTH AVENUE, N. Y. ming on Jatues street. Wheelmen are done to prevent useless presentation. M. (i. Peoll paid a flying visit to Phila­ When Colonel Pope's enthusiastic crusade getting out. We are having almost The prizes are 5000, 2000, 1500, delphia during the week on his way bad; for good roads has borne Its fruit In Ihe spring weather. 1(XH> and 500 francs. The list of com­ to N'e-w York from a trip to Washington, general prevalence of welt-built macadam where he placed the- Halcigh agency with highways between all the chief centres of Agents in Wisconsin, o. wuiz. petitors will be closeel on April 30 next. F. S. Caliill & Co. Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana and The promoters of this exhibit naively ael- population, and he has evolved a Columbia They teach the young Idea to cycle early roadster with an electric motor, so that all States west thereof, apply to our branch, at 289 WABASH AVENUE, THE PURE ONE. mit that they were forced into the af­ In Spain, to judge from the advertisement "Molllc and I and the Baby" can all go fair by "the egotism of the cycle." We of a Sapnish dealer, who says he has a coasting up hill together, without either CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Borne Things of Interest Concerning much fear that our French contemporary large slock of machines for boys of four pulling on the handles or pushing on the Him and His Queer Ways and in its attempt to cheek "the egotism of years of ago and upwards. pedals, what a world this will be to live In! Plans. the cycle" by means of mechanically An English wheelman's love for jam One has often heard of the lion laying propelleel carriages has, in the parlance may be judged by the fact that at a fa­ down with the lamb, but until to-day we In these days, when a certain section of the West, "bitten off more than it vorite stopping place of his on the Hipley had never snspiclened that the canary and of men are standing on the housetops as Hood, the proprietors last year fed a half- the lamb would nestle together, and vet Look out for it were, and preaching about amateurs c.an chaw." ton of this sweetmeat to cyclers. such queer bedfellows does cycling .... and amateurism, one cannot but wonder While we are dealing with that rational make, sometimes, that Daniel. .1. of the at their folly, whilst at times, judging "WHY NOT CHAINS? dress question for wheolwomen why don't first named, and the manufacturing com­ from their utterances and actions, it is some ono start a crusade for some such cos­ pany of the last named, have doubled up. In This, the Age of Wheel Improve­ tume for the fair skater she needs it al­ In plainer language Dan Canary Is now HICKORIES? difficult to belie\v that the men are with the Lamb Manufacturing Company. ment, Why Are Chains Not Made most as badly as her cycling sister. really in earnest, or if we give them A. B. Barkman, who first became promi­ The Overman Wheel Company Issue their credit for being in earnest and speak­ Detachable ? nent in cycling through his unequaled abil­ catalogue for 18SI4 with an exquisite cover ing as their conscience dictates, we By a detachable chain is meant a ity as a road-book compiler, now draws a of pale blue and gold embossed work. The Wa are now prepared to fill orders for really think that they are at times de­ chain made on the same principle as salary of $50(10 per year as head of interior of the work is worthy of so beauti­ void of that useful commodity, common chandelier chains, detachable lit every Spaldlng's bicycle plant, at Chicopee Falls. ful a covering, and the man who rides a According to the "Recorder" l(i.411 peo­ Victor, as well as the one who fails lo do cnse. Now, if we take the broad and link. It can be shortened or lengthened so, can find meat for much strict definition of amateurism, what at will, without tools, by the removal or ple paid to visit the Cycle Show iu New thought in Yotk. Now once more will we ail join in some of the ideas regarding wheels and does it re;>lly mean? Simply that a replacing of a link. The bosft chain Iho hunt for that elusive "net" proiit their making set forth by the Overman Our force of six traveling men art out man must hn possessed of a certain drives the machine, but, whether naked for which Madison Square Garden is so Wheel Company in their artistic catalogue. with samples, and all the principal amount of the gooel things of this or cased, it gives trouble. The weakest famous. Sir Benjamin Ward Hichardson says that, cities and towns will be visited. In world sufficient t/> place him in a posi­ part is at its connection. Many acci­ The practical utility of a solder contain­ while cycling beats walking In one par­ all places where we are not at present represented, new agents will 6« tion independent of gain, or having to dents have occurred through the loosen- ing zinc, aluminium and phosphorus, ticular, in that it enables one to get go in search of wealth. That he must ing of the rivet which joins the chain. when applied to aluminium, was illustrat­ quickly out of crowded towns and into appointed, as we are out for a record. Have a considerable amount of time at There is a great waste of time in taking ed by Joseph Richards, the inventor of the country air. it is limited in the matter the chain off composition, at a recent meeting of the of muscular development. To obviate any Our machines this year embrace many new and valuable features, and his disposal, and that he must look the machine, oiling the Franklin Institute. abnormal tendency and produce a uniform upon the nonor and glory attached to rivets, e-leansing the chain and replacing development, cyclists should pursue some you want to ride one. it. There is room Perhaps nothing will so much hasten other any successes he may achieve in the for something better. the time when body and mind will both be exercise in conjunction with cy­ particular brcnch of sport in which he Detachable chains are being used by adequately cared for as a diffusion of the cling say, gymnastics, a most agreeable embarks, as a sufficient reward for the engineers as transmitters of power. belief that the preservation of health is a pastime and one especially suited for the time, trouble and money expended by Each link is detachable and inter-change­ duty. Few seem conscious that there is off season. HICKORY WHEEL CO. able, and by a little force can be such a thing as physical morality. None know better than practical cyclists him in acquiring such a degree of pro­ with­ that ficiency as enables Mm to get ahead of drawn. Yet, however much these In 1802 '24 cycle concerns with $1.300,000 In nine cases out often the last man SOUTH FRAMINGHAH, HASS. capital one should go to for an opinion upon the his coir pctitors. Such are the broad chains sag, there is absolutely no pos­ were registered in England. In mechanics of the Send sibility of the links parting company. 1894, 03 concerns with over $7.300,000 cycle is the average en­ for a Catalogue. lines of amateurism, and now let us capital gineer. Cycle construction has to-(!ay look around for those who are strictly This is the greatest danger with a de­ were chartered to build bicycles reached a stage at whli h it Is absolutely tachable chain. One that could be de­ and parts thereof, and yet some people necessary for those anxious to shine there­ amateurs, and do not race for gain, but think the cycle industry Is on the wane. follows the periphery of the wheel. A Chinese cycling club rejoicing in the title imply for the love of tached by the fingers alone would be> at either to possess a special gift for the the thing. How refreshingly original your genuine work or to have received a special train­ mud-guard of this description is infinitely "Mak-Wahs-Ku-Mhe" flourishes in San Firstly, we will take the man of a simple and reliable improvement. The French joilrnalist is! worse than none at all, for It simply col­ Francisco. Possibly this is a canard, a.i advantages woul 1 include "Le Gil Bias" ing. Indeed, even with men \who arc. means, with sufficient time at his dis­ time saved, recommends the can-can and other accepted nnthorilies in the world of en­ lects the mud aud showers It down on the the name sound.* very like "Make way posal to enable him to get into such friction possibly reduced, ease of re­ such dances as hygienic exercises gineering this Is also the case. unprotected chain. With the tnud-guard- for me.' " As usual our wide awake con- pair and reduction, for ladies, much superior Icss wheel, It is either thrown clear on to tempotary Is right. We set that "make form that he is entitled to a position in in weight. "Bi. in every waj* The old saying is true that familiarity News." to cycling as a means of healthful amuse­ the frame, or on one's back a preferable way for me," Chinese club Item loose a the front rank of )ur best class men. ment! breeds contempt; also, that one can have alternative to a groaning, grinding chain." couple of months ago just to see how far Let us glance around our cracks of the too much of a good thing, and we are it would go undetected. Since it first ap­ Won't This be Nice? Now, Asbury Park, If you want that certain that the best part of the charm Somu of the gentlemen who put In a present elay, anel having (.ascertained League meet, get a move on yon. Most week In New peared In the columns of "Sporting Life"- A French paper, "Le Bulletin," has about cycling is its very novelty and Its lork attending the Cycle It has made the rounds of the wheel ami them, we would like to ask how many of us favor your claims, yet we are not departure from everyday life. Show and incidentally "seeing the Tender­ there are amongst them taken up to the old-time game of cy­ going to do all the hustling If a man daily press undetected, until spotted by who would turn for you to get cycles day after day he is hound to lose loin Klephant." were at the end of their "Sport und Play." out to-morrow and race for certificates cling prophecy, and this is what it sees the plum. Boston Is selling a fast gait, his interest in it, and he will be no more Gotham experiences very much in the posi­ instead of prizes. We would not find so near at liiiud as the year 1900: and you must quickly sprint if you want enamored with it than he might be with tion of the famous Thomas cat who, after Asked by an Interviewer if she still "Tho bothersome cabmen, who are al- to win. walking, which every a hard night with the boys, viewed his continued her riding, Pauline Hall an­ one. Thus then is the first item of man considers a bore swered: gain looked for. Secondly, let two race wavs getting up strikes, will be replaced Messrs. Pitcher, Holder and Stoddard, of if he has to do II; hence the popularity reflection In the family water-bucket and "Certainly I do; and whenever I bv carrier cycles. Railway compt r.ies, hav­ Maiden, Mass., are planning a trans-con- of the 'bus, the street thus communed with himself: "One ear hear a woman complaining of being nerv­ meetings bo promoted iu the same dis­ car and the train. ous, I want to tell ing nothing to do but carry luggage, will tlnental trip awheel to San Francisco. A "self-teacher" of the safety has been gone, one eye closed, 13 gashes, part of her to learn to ride the trict. Put in three or four scratch Introduce family cycles, lunulng on the The gentlemen are ambitious and hence the lower jaw missing and nothing left wheel. There is nothing like it for a cure Invented by a Frenchman. A collar Is for nerves. Always when I am races at each, fix the value of the rails, and keep a side road for cycles all their schedule calls for arrival on the fixed round the steering neck, from which of the whiskers but stumps. What a tired and prizes at one meeting at ten dollars, alemg the line. All the theatres, as the Pacific coast ninety days after date of glorious old time I must hare had last fretted with study, or the work of prepara­ depend two rods carrying one small wheel tion for a new Liid at the other one hundred dollars, r.alte anel the* Conservatoire have already leaving their homes. each, a few inches in diameter at their night!" opera, I just drop every­ done, will build cycle slables. A well-meaning old lady distributes thing for a while aud go out on my wheel. and see which your bomi-fide amateur The ugly lower ends. The wheels revolve on spin­ The element of cost is all that stands I would defy anyone to worry will select. It will not be and ungraceful Muck town costume will tracts throughout rural England, using dles, and are but a few inches from the In ILe way of our becoming a nation of or fret the $10 meet­ he replaced an old-fashioned tricycle as a means of while rilling. The exercise, the delightful ing, which shows plainly that he wants among fashionable people by ground. They are extended to some dis­ 70.0*0,000 unanimous cyclists tuen, women motion of speeding the e'ydlst's dress, not made of wool, but locomotion. It must be very difficult for tance on each side, so when the machine and children. Even a-< it is, riders are be­ aloug, the fresh air as much a.s ho carj get out of the sport. anyone to remain a good Christian while blowing cobwebs out from your brain and of the finest porslblc velvet (! !). Setts falls to one side or the other, it is sup­ ing recruited at the rate of about 50,000 wrinkles of care Tbirdly, it would be interesting to know and macadam will give way to specially riding an old, hundred and twenty-pound, ported by the little wheel coming in con­ new ones a year. And for certain busi­ out of your face, all ex­ how many of these men are so prepared wood pavement; and there «III*e solid-tired three-wheeler. hilarates like wine, and you come back pure tact with the ground. The apparatus only ness purposes it has come to be realized feeling 'as though you had left years aud that 'hey would not accept a first class laws aginst threwii.g down glass, china The engagement is announced in Bos­ weighs 4Ibs. that even the $150 bicycle Is not a costly, loads of worry on the road." inaehine on loan from a maker, even or nails, and inspectors will go over the ton of Captain 1). R. Harvev and Miss Oer- It Is rumored that A. Kennedy Child, as but a cheap, means of conveyance. The !f they did refuse to have their expen­ pavement several times a elay. The water- trude Stall, of College Hill. Mr. Harvey secretary of the newly formed Cycle Trade doctors and the ministers, especially those A somewhat novel pneumatic tire has lug-cart nipu will only be allowed to sweep Is well arid widely known as the head ot Association, Is to receive a $4000 per annum whoso professional duties tnke them over been designed by Messrs. J. .Hid M. Itemy, ses paid occasionally. Even some of the of Lyons, France, in which the n ost ardeut the footpath and the gutters. Po­ the bicycle department of the Lovell Arms salary. We sincerely trust that for once long stretches of coimtiy roads, have long air-tube exponents of amateurism licemen will have become polite, agree­ Company, and has done much to make this rumor is nearer right than usual and that since discovered that the wheel is a more is divided into a number of .separate cham­ do not pay for the machines they ride, able and cycle-mad. They will all firm's Diamond famous. in consequence our friend Kennedy may than satisfactory substitute for the horse bers, which can be inflated simultaneously, and to-day we know men who are looked ride bicveles in 1000, anel will render aid What a crew of devastators the editors for many moons draw down that $»0 each and buggy. but when Inflated are separated in such upon as bona-fide amateurs, who are to any "cyclist who meets with an acci­ of the "American Wheelman" week, which we understand a way that if one becomes punctured it no have dem­ he is to re­ A friend who* kuew that Manager Wells will not affect the others. In one form of tcore entitled to come under that cate- dent." ______onstrated themselves to be during their ceive. There is only one Trade Associa­ was connected in some way with the sport­ the geiy than Dick Howell. Their object short journalistic careers! It is estimated tion, and there's but one Arthur Kennedy ing goods business, but did not know that tire the tube is simply divided by that Child, transverse partitions, and the separate is gain, not honor and glory, which are A New Anti-Swearer. Messrs. Morgan, Lewis, et. al., have and the former pays not a cent the sale of machines formed an important cells, each fitted with a valve, communi­ Some months shattered nearly $150,000 worth of editorial too much when it gets the latter for a item iu It, stopped Mr. Weljs oil Chestnut only empty bubbles. baek the "Cyclist" noted paltry $4000 cate with a small tube fitted around the the introduction of Wood's safety stand, reputations within 12 months. honorium. street recently and asked him if he could rim of the wheel, through which they consisting of an adjustable pillar with Manager Keith, of Spalding's, is so firm The new French tax of lOf. each on tell him which was the best bicycle built. can be inflated. In another form the air- A WATER PAIL FORGE. cross bar at the top. swlveled In the cen­ a believer In the magnitude of the trade cycles has produced In the first year it When Mr. Wells had recovered from the tube is moulded with a series of ball- tre, and finished with two rubber his concern will do this season in the has been Iu operation 781,<5Ti7f., or about shock, he proceeded to instruct that anx­ sh.iped compailments communicating at A Novel Invention Worthy of Atten­ clothed hooks, tiie machine being support­ cycling department that the new Spalc'lng il,250. Making allowances for fines for ious inquirer so thoroughly that the last their bases by small ducts, late seen of him was as he rode off mounted each of which, tion by Small Makers and Repair­ ed by the top bar of the frame. Sir. Wood is to he given the post of honor in the payment, and on the other hand, for when the tire is inflated In the ordinary has now hit upou an extremely happy Philadelphia store, and no longer relegated the fact thatliat only a pipart of the tax was on a Spalding. Mr. Wells bus no dcr.bt way, is tightly separated from one another ers. idea in making the long tubular frame of to the basement of the establishment, as Imposed last year, the law not having in his mind as to which is the best ma­ by screw-clips between eadh compart­ A most interesting and practical elec­ the stand form the body of a pneumatic of yore. been voted until April, this sum repre­ chine iu the market, nor is he at all back­ ment. The "Irish Cyclist," commenting on trical contrivance, known as the "Water puiup, and the adjustable centre the pis­ It was the man who had undertaken to sents 132.276 cycles. The Seine, which in­ ward In making public his belief In the this tire, says it does not believe in the ton. The stand is held at the repair one of those pneumatics, the makers cludes Parts, has the largest number in matter. speed of any tire in which the air-cur­ Pail Forge," was shown at the annual required any department, 1!),540. The smallest meeting of the Franklin Institute by height by a thumb screw at the top, and of which guarantee that it can be made num­ The administration of one of the con­ rent is not continuous. by loosening this the piston is free to better than new in five minutes, who. when ber Is in Corsica, which baa BO more than valescent hospitals Iu Paris contemplate the inventor, George D. Burton, of move up and down, and is further pro­ he gave the job up In disgust at the end 20 for the whole Island. the purchase of both bicycles and tricycles Boston. A solution of ten parts car­ vided with a strong cross handle fe>rmee] of two hours' work, that exclaimed: "If The cyclers of Camd-cn are aroused over for the u^e of their convalescent patients $1OO Reward, $10O. bonate of soda and one part borax is by the carrying bar at the top. The air you do not know how to do a 'thing don't an ordinance before the Board of Public Iu whose cases gradual dally exercise has Works to prevent them from riding their been ordered. Soys "Le Velo:" "This Is Th« rendnr* of thlg paper will lie t>l<-ase(i to leant placed in an ordinary wooden pail, Is conveyed to the tire by a flexible tube do it!" that there is at which is lineel on the bottom with a attacheel to the bottom of the stand. We wheels on the sidewalks within the city certainly au innovation which, while not leaat out* drended diaeaae tbat ncirnca Cycling Is not altogether an unalloyed limits. An emphatic protest will be made putting I he establishment to any great ex­ ling beru ablo to cure ID all its atMjEti, nnd ttmt it leaden plate. This plate is attacheel to find It most useful in action, aud the rider pleasure iu Holland. IMifeh toll-gate keep­ Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure I) the only positir. has at all times a powerful home pump against the passage of the ordinance in its pense, will give great pleasure to those for the positive current of the battery. The ers have developed a disinclination to opt u present shape. The cyclers claim that on whose use the machines are Intended." It cure known to the medical fraternity. Calatrlt being negative current ready for use on the spot with his machine. their barriers even when the wheelman Is a constitutional digface, rpqnfrpa a coDMItiitiona* is attached to an iron "Where is that long pump?" followed by some of the streets It Is almost impos­ is certainly a great Improvement on walk­ bar resting on the upper edge of the willing to pay the toll demanded by law, sible for a horse to pull a wagon, ing, which for people in a weak treatment. Hull's Catarrh Cure is taken interually, half-an-hour's useless search, need never and so the Dutch N. C. U. has brought the much state of pctins directly on tbe blo"tl and mucous flurfacpfi of pail. Taking any piece of metal in now be heard In the cyclist's house­ less ride a wheel, and that where their health is a much more trying and exhaust- matter to the notice of the Minister of cycles are lug exercise. The hospital tbe system, thereby destroying Iho foundation of the a pair of pincers, Mr. Burton rested the hold. Finance. used In business it is out of In question disettee. and giving the pa lent strength by bnildinff pincers on the bar and completed the the question to get around the city and stands in large grounds, which are inter­ uu the constitution and assl-ting nature In doing ita "When In doubt play trumps." Is a rule confine themselves entirely to the streets. sected by excellent roads. circuit by touching the metal to be Slippers. work. The proprietors have eo Uliich faith In its heated by the solution. Only a few almost as old as the game of whist itself. "Bi. News" gives the following tip to Our English contemporary, "Sport and curative powers, that they oflrr One Hunched Dollar* The Ice npou the i-OHdway now doth link, When iu the game of cycling one is in winter riders: "Those riders who have Play," has the following iu its last issue: for any case that it tails to cure. Send for list of seconds' contact was necessary to heat To trap the hapless rider aod doubt about the men, machines, or other not yet adopted the (fear-case, the metal to a white hit wheel, but still "If w« are to believe a report from Amer­ tes'lmonia's, heat, and while in , And Kieoutc tho dark and deadly work matters In English cycling it is wise to use a naked chain, will do well to avoid ica, the bicycle has even escaped the con­ AildrtM, F. J. CUENEY A CO, Toledo, 0. that conditiou it could be rolled, forged, ( la summer wrought by tlie b&uma peel. plajr Sturiuey; rarely Indeed does tu« care­ the back wheel mud-guard which closely servative philosophy of Confucius, aud a 4S~Sold by druggists, 75c.