THE SPORTINGCOPYRiaHT, 1894, BY TUB BFOBTINO LIVB PUB. CO. INTEKBD AT PHILA. T. O. AS SBCOND OLA8S MATTBB. LIFE VOLUME 22, NO. 22. PHILADELPHIA, PA., FEBRUARY 24, 1894. PRICE, TEN CENTS.

ason is to open April 16, and close 17 and 18. Springfield, May 15, 18, 17; June eptember 8. 29, 30; Jnly 3; Aug. 13 and 14. FroTldence, THE SPORTING LIFE. A NEW BALL ADVOCATED. May 18, 19, 21; June 'M, 27, 28; Aug. 15 and 16. There was quite THREATS OF LAW. READY FOR WORK. At Wilkesbarre Buffalo, May 1, 2, 8; Aug. THELEAGUE MEETING A WEEKLY JOURNAL a contest on the ques- 8, 7, 8; Sopt. 5 and 0. Brie, May 4. 8, 7; Aug. .on of balls for the ensuing year. A 6, 10, 11: 8ept. 7 aud 8. Blngbamton, June j Devoted to reposition was icceived from the H. H. HE SODTHERN LEAGUE MAY HAVE 1, 2, 4j July 4 (A. M. and P. M.), 3; Sept. iiffe Company, of New York, offering THE EASTERN LEAGUE PUTS ON THE 1 (A. M. and P. M.) Syracuse. May 25, 26, 28; FEW LAST WORDS TO THE BASE BASE BALL, BICYCLING AND leir balls, which are said to be of su- June 19, 20, 21; Aug. 17 and 18. Troy, May MORE TROUBLE. FINISHING 22, 23, 24; June 2B, 23, 25; Aug. 20 and 21. GENERAL SPORTS AND erior quality, at a very much lower fig- TOUCHES. gprlngneld, May 18, 19, 21; Juue 26, 27, 28; BALL LEGISLATORS. PASTIMES. re than the Spalding balls have been Aug. 15 and 16. Providence, May 16, 16, 17; uruished in the past. It was finally de- Juno 2'.l, SO; July 2; Aug. 18 and 14. ided that a practical test should be At Syracuse Buffalo, Jun« 6, 6, 7; July 24, Montgomery Now Threatens to Emu­ Syracuse is Admitted in Place ol 25, 26; Aug. 27 and 28. Erie, June 8, 9, 11; Published by made and a committee of three was ap- July 20, 21, 23; Aug. 27 and 28. Bingbainton, 'inancial Hatters That Should be De­ ointed to make this test and determine late Macon's Example and Resort Albany-The June 15, 16, 18; July ID, 18, 14; Aug. 22 and THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO. hat ball should be used. Messrs. Pow- Umpire Problem is 23. Wilkesbarre, June 12, 13, 14; July 16, 17, finitely Settled-The Playing Rule rs, Stalliugs and Ohl constitute that 18; Aug. 24 and 26. Troy, Juue 1, 2, 4; July Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A. ommittee. to Legal Proceedings Against the Simplified and a Championship 4 (A. M. and P. M.), 5; Sept. 8 (A. M. and P. M.); Springfield, May 8, 9, 10; Aug. 6, 7, Changes That Should and Should THE UMPIRES. 8; Sept. 18 and 15. Providence, May 11, 12, FRANCIS C. RICHTER ) E .; There was considerable discussion over Schedule is Adopted. 14; Aug. 9, 10. 11; Sept. 10 nnd 12. FRANK A. EGAN \ Edltors' le question of umpires, this of an infor­ At Troy-Buffalo, June 8, 9, 11; July 20, Not be Hade. mal nature and for the benefit of the 21 23- Aug 29 and 80; Erie. June 5, 6, 7; resident, who is to select the umpires Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 22. The Base The best attended and most successful July 24, 25, 26; Aug. 29 and 30. Blnghsmton, CONTENTS! iall Association here is very sore over meeting June 12. 13, 14; July 16. 17, 18; Aug. 21 and The spring meeting or, to b» more or the en: ring year. There have been of the Eastern League was held 25. Wllkesbarre. Juue 15, 16, 18; Jnly 12, 13, rccise, the reconvened annual meet- Base Ball News...... Pages 1 to 0 number of applications, but it is the de- 10 treatment received at the hands of in New York City, February 20-21. 14; Aug. 22 and 23. Syracuse. May 80 (A. M. Bicycling News ...... Pages 9 to 12 le Southern League, which met in and V. M.), 81; Julv 7. !), 10; Aug. 81; Sept. 1. ig 6f the National League and Amerl- ire of President Nicklin to secure the At- The meeting evoked as much attention an Association Foot Ball, Cricket, Turf, and cry best men possible for this place, anta Thursday to fill the vacancy as any National League meeting of re­ Springfield, May 11, 12. 14; Aug. 9, 10, 11; will be held next Mou- Trigger...... Page 6 rinsed by the -withdrawal of Augusta, cent years. Sept. 10 and 12. Providence. May 8, 9, 10; ay, Feb. 20, at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, nd in this the association backs him up. The results of the two-days' Aug. 5, 7, 8; Sept. 13 and 15. i New York City. With this meet- Athletic, Aquatic, Teunls, Ipon the umpire depends so much of lontgomery sent two representatives to consultation were the substitution of At Springfield Buffalo. June 12, 13, 14; July Kennel...... le meeting to present her claims, but 12, 13, 14; Au». 22 and 23. Erla, Juno he base ball season may be said to be Page 7 je game that it was the unanimous Syracuse for Albany, some important IS. ormally opened, because Klug, Billiards, Etc...... Page 8 entiment that the clubs would rather lese representatives were entirely ig- constitutional changes, and the adoption 16, 18; July 16. 17, 18; Aug. 24 and 26. Bing- theu the fin- ored and not given a chance to speak hamton, June 5, 6. 7; July 24, 28, 26; Aug. shing touches to the preparations for the ay higher salaries in order to secure bet- of a championship schedule. 29 and 30. Wilkesbarre, June 8, 9. 11; July ampaigu will have been given. SUBSCRIPTION RATESi er service. ntil after Macon had been elected to 20, 21, 28; Aug. 27 and 28. Syracuse, Slay 4, One Tear...... 84.00 THE SCHEDULE. 11 the vacancy. The League then re­ 5 7; July 28, 30, SI; Sept. The business of greatest financial im- FIRST DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. R and «. Troy, Six Monllis...... 2.*5 The delegates worked on the schedule used to reconsider the election. The May 1, 2, 3; Aug. 2, 3, 4; Sept. 7 nnd 8. wrtance will be the adoption of the Three Months...... l-*5 lection of Macon is considered as a Providence, May 30 (A. M. and P. M.), 31; July hampionship schedule and some amend­ util after midnight. As completed and The Constitution Kevised Syracuse 7, 9, 10; Aug. 31 nnrt Sept. 1. Single Copy...... lOc. dopted om promise in order to have the pro- ment of the constitution. In the latter It is as follows: eedmgs last summer against it by that Admitted to Albany's Place. At Providence Buffalo, June 15, 18, IS; July matter the most important thing PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. April 11, 12 and 13 Charleston at Savannah, 16, 17, 18; Aug. 24 nnd 25. Erie. Juno 12, s the incorporation Foreign Postage, SI.04 Extra per Annum. aeon at Atlanta. Memphis at Nashville, Mobile ity withdrawn. The Montgomery asso- New York, Feb. 21. For the first time 13, 14; July 12, 13, 14; Aug. 22 and 23. Blng- of a section prevent- t New Orleans. iation is very sore over the action, aud in the history of the organization the homton, June 8, 9, 11; July 20, 21, 23; Aug. ng in future shifting of tho hour for April 14, 10, 17 Atlanta at Charleston, Macon as decided to institute proceedings Eastern League of Professional Base 27 and 28. Wllkesbnrre, June 5, 6, 7; July laying championship games for the ac- e readers of THE SPORTING LIFE t Savannah; 15, 1C. 17 Nashville at New Or- gainst the League and prevent it 24, 28, 26; Aug. 29 nnd 30. Syracuse, May 1, ommodation inf outside clubs, a* ans, Memphis at Mobile. from Ball Clubs held its annual spring meet­ 2, 3; Aug. 2, 3, 4; Sept. 7 and 8. Troy, May NeW who have not facilities for reaching April 19. 20, 21 Atlanta at Savannah, Macon laying in Alabama. Prominent attor- ing in this city yesterday. The magnates 4, 5, 7; July 28, 30. 31; Sopt. 5 nnd 8. Spring­ York did to Washington's detriment last newsdealers, or do not care to be depend­ t Charleston; 19, 20, 22 Memphis at New Or- eys here have been consulted over the went into session at noon in Parlor field June i. 2, 4; July 4 (A. M. and P. M.) eason. Some action may and should be ent upon delivery enas, Nashville at Mobile. matter, and it looks as if the League D R of the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Pres­ and 5; Sept 3 (A. M. and P. M.) aken to bring about a final settlement by carriers or news April 24, 25. 26 Mobile at Charleston, Xash- -oiild be subjected to considerable in- Manager f the Philadelphia agents, should ille ident Patrick T. Powers, of this city, Chapman, of Buffalo, was gate receipts ques- by all means subscribe, at Savannah, Memphis at Macou, New Or- onvenience as a result. particularly well pleased over the fact ion, which we understand Col. Rogers thus assuring themselves regular and ans at Atlanta. occupied the chair, the delegates being April 27, 2H, 30 Nashville at Charleston. Mo- as follows: that his club will have fourteen Sunday oes not regard as conclusively settled, prompt delivery by mail direct from ile at Savannah, New Orleans at Jlacon, Mem- Albany, L. T. Fassett; Binghamton, games and the champion Eries at home otwithstnuding the 11 to 1 vote at the this office. his at Atlanta. LATE, NEWS BY WIRE. A. S. Patton and Herman Doschor; on Decoration Day and Labor Day. In . J. Ma- ba that relating to the artifitw the honev, John Bnrnett. inprovement country for any and every line of busi­ 7, 18, 19 New Orleans at Mobile. n the title of the suit. Judge Slagle was represented by a syndicate com­ O. M. Smith, O. J. Oonlcy, of the game, namely, tho Mav 19, 21, 23 Savannah at Nashville; 21, ays among other things: "The William O'lirion, B. H. De.idy, Joe Knight, evision of the playing rules. The rec- ness, for the reason that it not only 2. 23 Charleston at Memphis; 20, 22, 23 return posed of M. H. Murray, William S. Frank Lang, D. Sweeney, J. H. Alien, V. i. if the service must be held to be Boyd, William Uniuhart, mimendatiou of the Rules Committee reaches an immense number of people Atlanta at New Orleans, Macou at Mobile. conclu- Arnold and J. H. Haas, who stood W. U Hollar, James May 24, 25, 26 Charleston at Nashville, Savan­ ive, and being sufficient against the Chi- ready to take the club off the former's Kilroy, D. E. Stearus, .T. C. Rowe, J. C. Dran- lenalizing the bunt hit by calling all each week; but that it reaches a class nah at Memphis; 24, 25, 27 Atlanta at Mobile, ago Base by, Jam's C'olliua. James Oaily, T. O. Griflln, oul bunted balls strikes has been so Ball Club, it cannot be set hands. W. V. Wolf, M. H. Bradley, L«o Smith, William ot readers who cannot, perhaps, be [aeon at New Orleans. side by the Court upon 8YRACUSB ADMITTED. veil received aud strongly endorsed by May 20, 30, 31 Maeon at Memphis, Atlanta application of Sclwllerman, J. Berger. J:imes Field, William reached by other means, who are liberal he Sheriff to amend. This does not Kuehne, D. Ijilly, J. Snearon, T. C. Nlcholsou. line-tenths of the managers, players and t Nashville, Charleston, at Mobile, Savannah The League's Circuit Committee, con­ patrons that there is in sentiment and disbursements; and fin­ t New Orleans. eave the defendant without a remedy, sisting of Messrs. Franklin, Bogert, Al Mav>, John Healy, John Cooney, Robert Pet- little doubt tliat June 1. 2, 4 Macon at Nashville, Atlanta at f not in fact amenable to the jurisdic- Burns and Powers, tit, Harry Lyons, 1). .1. McKcough, James F. he League will adopt this measure, ana ally tl:a' it opens up a new field little Jtuunhla; stated in their re­ Rogers, James Sullivan, P. Frli-1, (Imrles E. Bas- hus practically 1, 2, 3 Savai'ilah at Mctlle, Clrarles- ion of the Court, a plea to the juris- port that they sett, William E. Heine, F. lead to the gradual ex- cultivated by general advertisers. on at New Orleans. had investigated the F. Rudderham, Wil­ inction of the non-athletic, uuscientino June 6, 7, 8 Nashville lictiou is the proper remedy." affairs at both Albany and Syracuse, liam Battetmis, Henry Lynch, J. B. Scery, F. at Atlanta, Mem- Shannon, William tknighlln, Thomas Lea by. M. aid unpopular sacrifice bunt. his at Macou, New Orleans at Savannah, Mo- and had invited both clubs to send dele­ Leliame, John PlcUett, M. 'ile at Charleston. Phe Western Per- gates to the meeting. Cross, Mark Philip*, As a means to that end, as well a» June 0, 11, Association is James II. D.mnclly, H. Simon, W. F. Johnson, with a view to promoting 12 Memphis at Atlanta, Nasb- Arnold, of the Albany T. J. Scheffler, T. H. Cabin, D. J. Murphy, more free bat­ ille at Maeon, Mobile at Suvannah, New Or- manently Organized. syndicate, said ing and lively base running, Speefal that he had good backing to run the Henry Ombcr, James B. Devlln, George Moakln, the League ALL RIGHT NOW. eans at Charleston. to ''Sporting Life." E. L. Brcckcnridge, J. Irwin, F. L. iJJke, W. H. should also eliminate the rule exempting June 13, 14, 15 New Orleans club another year. at Atlanta, Dos Moiues, la., Feb. 23. The meet- Kuntzsch, of Syra­ Canfluld, Thomas Hawse, M. J. McLoilgmin, D. a batsman from a time at bat for on labile at Macon, Nashville at Savannah, M«n- ng of the Western Base Ball Associa- cuse, followed with a statement that he Soles, Judson Smith, Gooree W. Henry, John ihis at Charleston. had 'lenty of money Ruckle, T. J. Scliinnlck, F. Bctts, W. Armor, W. obvious sacrifice. This matter, which Juno 10, 18, ID Mobile at Atlanta, New Or- ion here on Tuesday resulted in the behind him, and he THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE AT LAST that ity had gone base J. Clymer, Ed. Uixon, George W. Keefe, Jolm Rules Committee overlooked, is ini- eans at Macon, Naahville at Charleston, Mem- idoption of a constitution, and a deter­ ball crazy. Kully, Joseph M. Kenan, E. B. Lytlc, P. J. Mul- jortant, as it would be paradoxical Ins at Ssivannah. mination to stick to the eight-club plan, When the question was put to a vote hall. P. F. McCauley, Philip Ladeau, M. S. READY FOR BUSINESS. June 21 22, 21 Memphis at New Orleans. on the one hand to discourage sacrifice M the Association is at present consti- it was ti to 2 in favor of Syracuse. Roach. F. J. SlK'elian, "Dan" Shannon, H. F. hunting by making Nashville at Mobile; 21, 22, 23 Atlanta at Fassett and Maloney, of Troy, were in Stryker, C. U Ticrney, W. J. Van DyUe, O. H. foul bunts strikes, liarleston, Macon at Savanna h. uted. The cities in the Association re­ Wlllls, A. Weddlgc, "Milt" West, Michael and on the other hand to encourage it June 25, 20, 27 Macou at Charleston, Atlanta presented were Omaha, DCS Moines, the minority. A two-hours' recess was Welch, taken for dinner. J. J. Ltivvler and George Gore. jy making each successful attempt Macon Takes Augusta's Place and t Savannah, Nashville at New Orleans, Meui- facksonvillc, Peoria, Quincy. St. Joseph, Fifty-six of the above players have at count in the batting average. hls at Mobile. incoln and Rock Island. The Associa- CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION. some time played in the National June 21), 30; July 2 Memphis at Nashville, When the afternoon, Drops the Injunction Suit The loblle at New Orleans, Atlanta at Maeon, Sa- ion by a vote of seven to one refused session opened League and Aniarican Association. The other recommendations of the autun at i, D«ri«o.on. o enlarge the Assurintitni. Tiie Afwo-' lh.e constitution w.ig tackled. The rule OVER, PLAYERS. Rules Committee are unimportant. July 3, 4, 4 Macon at Atlanta, Charleston iation adopted a constitution based on t!.,if governed the fining of players was There is liable to be a squ.-ibble be­ Championship Schedule t Savannah, Mobile at Nashville, New Orleans There is m> pressing public demand for For the he old Illinois-Iowa League, with a changed. After quite a discussion nu tween Troy and Binghamton over the the abolition of the exceedingly rare 'jiifvTV' T Savannah at Atlanta, Charleston limit of $BOO ni»l a »t licaiit. was carried, which will in services of George Gore. Doscher, of 'trapped ball" play. Neither is it ncces- the future allow an umpire iu unc LUC lucvv,. -l_t-, C1..1 rtlnim Avitll Coining Season Adopted. .t Macon, New Orleans at Nashville, Mobile at 2ULhit-bv-pitcher .1 Y-- rule.--it" so 'julv'1 '* 10 11 Charleston at Atlanta. Savan- first and $10 for the second offense, turns out that President Maloney, of trickery and increase the burden of tlie The spring meeting of the Southern ah at Maeon, Nashville at Memphis, New Or- Short Stop McGraw Enters College. and for any other further abuse expul­ Troy, had filed a claim some time be­ fore that. Gore League was held at Atlanta, Ga., Feb­ Julv 13 14 10 Jiacon at Nashville, Atlanta Special to '-Sporting Life." sion from the game. It was also decid­ says he doesn't want to Tlie League should go very slow in ruary -15. At this at Memphis; 13, 15, 18 Charleston at Mobile, Allegany, N. Y., Feb. 23. John ed that tines must be paid before the play in Troy, and Doscher says he 11 amending the rules relating to the um­ meeting all arrange­ J. have the ex-New Yorker ments for the coming season were made. 'avanuah at New Orleans. McGraw, who played short for Balti- next game. If an umpire, however, before many pires nnd loud coaching. There is really July 17 18, ID-Atlanta at Nashville, Macon uore last season, has entered St. Bona- should tine a player and then fail to re­ moons. Maloney doesn't say a word, as no necessity for increasing the power Maeou was selected to till the place first at Memphis, Savannah at Mobile, Charleston port it to tho president, the amount he has Powers' assurance that Troy has of the umpire, whose position to-day is, accorded to Augusta, which venture's College, Allegauy, N. Y., as declined to ^Jiily3"''! 22?n23 Atlanta at Mobile, Macon at i student. At a meeting of the college would be deducted from the umpire's the call. Troy has also claimed short perhaps, in proportion to personal respon­ go in. A schedule was adopted opening Mew Orleans- 21, 23, 24-Charleston at Mem­ >layers yesterday, McGraw was elected salary. stop Leo Smith. sibility, the most autocratic in the the season April 11 and closing Septem­ phis. Savannah at Nashville. :optain of the team, aud will till his old On Decoration Day, Labor Day, and THE END. world. The rules as they stand are am­ ber 20. The salary limit is $1000. Julv 25, 26, 27 Charleston at Nashville, Sn- the Fourth of July each club will After passing a vote of thanks to ple for the protection and the dignity ot aiman at Memphis, Macou at Mobile, Atlanta josition at short. Ho will coach St. re­ President P. T. Powers for his indefati­ Bonaventure's boys, aud under his able ceive half of the gross gate receipts. the umpire and the proper conduct ol Details of the 'V^n300r 3imSAufmst 1-Memphis at Nashville, Ladies will he charged gable efforts in behalf of the success of the game, if the umpires have but cour­ Meeting. ruidauce the players feel confident of a full admission the League, the delegates adjourned Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 19. The Southern tfacon at Atlanta, Savannah at Charleston; victorious season. to ground and grand stand on these sine age and discretion. League held its spring meeting in this July 28, 81, August 1-Mol.ilc at New Orleans. holidays, and there will be no half die. While it would be eminently proper to August 2, 3, 4 Nashville at Memphis, New > amend the rules bearing city last Thursday, 15th. All of the Orleans at Mobile, Atlanta at Macon, Charleston Condensed Dispatches. tickets sold to children. NEW ORLEANS upon coach­ cities of the association were repre­ Special to "Sporting Life." The fine of $1000 for a club taking ing as to prevent and punish the use of sented. Mr. Henry Powers was here "'AUKUS""S,' 7, 8 Atlanta at Savannah, Macon The Charleston Club has signed pitcher its team from the field before the con­ Pleased With the League Meeting improper language and conduct upon from New Orleans. Manager Jake at Charleston, Nashville at Mobile, Memphis at Henry Selbel. clusion of a game was changed to a The Advent of the Bostons, the field, we believe it would be a mis­ Etc. take to so shape the rue as to eliminate Wells from Mobile, Manager George N Auinvst "S 10, 11 Atlanta at Charleston. Ma­ Third paseman Gilbert has accepted the line of $100, and, if it be the visiting New Orleans, La., Feb. 19. Editor Stallings from Nashville, Mr. T. W. Pas- in at Savannah, Brooklyn Club's terms. club offending, the penalty will be in­ loud coaching entirely or even to gener­ con Memphis at Mobile, Nashville "Sporting Life:" Secretary Powers hus ally restrict sailaigne from Charleston, and Manager at New Orleans. __ , . Robert H. Leadley has been npointed tem­ creased by a forfeiture of their $100 just returned it. It would also be a mis­ McCloskey August H, 15, 10-Memphis at Charleston, porary manager of tlio Detroit from the meeting in At­ take to put it within the power of from Savannah. Atlanta team. guarantee. All such fines -to go to the lanta, aud speaks glowingly of the pros­ the was reprcsnted by T. P. Sullivan and Mobile at Savannah, Nashville at Atlanta, New A deal is on for the exo'uange of pitcher club not at fault umpires to entirely suppress it or not R. C. Bosche, and Memphis Jrleaus at Macon. Stratton of Louisville for pitcher Cham- pects and is pleased with the schedule at their was rep­ August 17, 18, 20 New Orleans at Atlanta OTHER BUSINESS. which makes New Orleans open ant discretion.__ resented by proxy, held by J. K. Ohl. Xnshvlile at Macon, Memphis erlajn of Cincinnati. at Savannah, Mo- Another The following Board of Directors was close the season at home. The team for MACON ADMITTED. meeting to organize the Trl- elected: K. F. Bogert, Wilkesbarre: Loud coaching unquestionably adds in­ AuinMt 21, 22 23 Mobile at Atlanta, Mem­ State League will be uolil at the Suerman J. this city having nearly all been signed terest to the game, enthuses It had been practically decided that House, Mansfield. Depinet. Erie; ('. T. Shean, Spring­ the specta­ Macon be admitted phis at Macon.' Nashville at Savannah, New O., February US. aud on paper shows up strong!} tors and divests the game of a dead, into membership in trie-ins at Charleston. President Young has decided that Cam- field, and J. D. Maloney, Troy. and we all hope and believe the place of Augusta, the sentiment of Aii"ust 24, 25. 27 Memphis at machine-like and perfunctory appear­ Atlanta, Mo- pan's contract with Washington is binding, The Spalding ball was accepted as it will maintain the expectations aud re ance. Moreover, it stimulates the association having been taken by olle "it Macon, New Orleans at Savannah, Nash iiid that New Orleans' claim won't go. the official ball of the League, after main at the top of the list. the play­ vllle at Charleston. ,,, ers, and anything' that can do that is a a mail vote. Mr. R. W. Sperry, Mr. August 29 30, 31 New Mr. John McDonald of Ft. Wayne is in which the delegates adjourned until 11 To-day the management will forwan Orleans at Naahville Detroit trying to arrange for the trans­ railroad tickets to good thing, since nothing is so depress­ Hill and Hon. Minter Wimberly were Mobile at Memphis, Charleston at Atlanta, Sa o'clock Wednesday morning. all the men signed am ing on hand to represent Macon. Not know­ fer of the Detroit. Western eague Base fiey will be required to be here by March to spectators as an appearance of ing that Macon had been decided upon 'Tptcmb'erTt 4-Moblle at Nashville, New Ball Club to Fort Wayue. 8 in time to get practice for the exhibition indifference or apathy among tho play­ Orleans SECOND PAY'S PROCEEDINGS. games, of which there will be a great ers; and your quiet, mechanical player but believing they stood on a par with at Memphis, Charleston at Macon, Sa Miauy, tlioce vaunah at Atlanta. . CHARLEY BENNETT'S LETTER. now settled on being as fol nearly always has that appearance, ana Macon with equal chances for securing September 6, 7, 8-Savannah at Memphis The Schedule Adopted Sunday Ions: Mobile, March 17; New York. Marcl often unintentionally creates the im­ the admission, Montgomery sent Lieu­ Charleston at Nashville, Macon at Mobile, At Games a Feature. 11) 20, 21, 22, 23. Then will follow tli pression that the sport is nothing tenant Krwin and Mr. Barry Holt to A Cheerful Note From the Badly Petroits of tne Western League, unile moro Soptemoer New York, Feb. 22. The to him than a means of livelihood a present the claims of that city for mem­ n>, i»« ^ .wu... .. ^»it V'lshville.*..<>...... ^ Maimed Ball Player. Eastern the management of tueir old-time con; Charleston at Memphis, Atlanta at Mobile, Ma Boston, League base ball men met again yester­ lade, Ilobcit H. Leadley, who piloted then sort of day-laborer job, as it were. Loud bership. Feb. 22. The following let­ day to victory in the past. Following coaching has proved its claim to useful­ ""septcmbe ^"'is. 16-Savannah ter, written by Catcher Charlie morning at 11 o'clock, the same the Macon, however, accepted the propo­ er . - at Mobile Bennett delegates being present as on Tuesday. above will come "Hnnlon's Orioles," frou ness by its continuous popularity in the sition which the association had made, Charl on at New Orleans; 14. 15, 17-Macon to President Soden, will be read with Baltimore, who play here April 2. phis, Atlanta It was decided to apply for protection 3, 4 am old American Association and by the and there was nothing else to do bill att MMemps, a at Nashville.. interest: 5 Other games are in progress of arrange hold it has secured in, the present Sentember 18. lit, 20-Macon at Nashville. At Willlnmsburg,, Feb.. 10.-A... H. Soden, under Class B of the National Agree­ ment of which I shall write elect that city to membership. The lanta at Memphis, Charleston at Mobile, Savan ment with reservation. you in mj League, the most conservative old Montgomery Esq. Dear Sir: Your very kind and wel­ In other words, llGXt- gentlemen felt that they nab at New Orleans. come letter of sympathy cnme duly to the League can have its players drafted The "Champion Bostons," under Billy League cities being to-day the strong- Lad~ not been treated rightly in 1101 From the indications the base bal hand, and I am very much obliged to you by the National League clubs at any Nash, arrived here Sunday from Callfor holds of the custom. being informed of the exact status ol men predict a moat favorable season for your kindness. time except during the regular playing nia and were received on Monday after the situation, and, therefore, knowing \11 of them talked enthusiastically ove It was a. very sad accident. Indeed; but season upon payment of $500 purchase noon by a picked tenm of local profes To recapitulate: Tlie amendments of that there Mjps no chance they refuse;! the outlook. They believe the teams thi when I think of how much worse it might Blouals, under the leadership of Conn real importance to the financial and have been, I have a great deal money. The privilege was given to Campan. Although constant to make anything like a formal appli year will be more closely matched thai to be thank­ every club scheduled rain the whol< artistic interests of the game are those cation. They were, ful for. away from home week, a crowd of 3500 men turned out t< however, present foi ever before, and as they are determiner I am glad to know that my services on Saturdays to remain and play a see them play in mnd and slush. As cai that apply to batting, viz: The restric­ a while during the day and were o: to live up to the salary limit they be while with you were satisfactory, and that game on the Sunday following, such only be expected, they won hands dowt tion of the bunt hit and repeal of the course accorded all the courtesies of lieve each city will make money. If tin I was thought enough of to be missed game to be taken from the regular by the score of 14 to 4. Wilfred Carsej sacrifice hitter's, exemption from a time the meeting. Southern Association can't, none can a very little the coming season. schedule by consent of the two clubs pitched a splendid game and was ablj at bat. The adoption of these two CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES. for the eight best cities of the sout Well, the future doesn't look very bright supported l>y the team. The features o amendments will mark almost as dis­ for one maimed and crippled as I aiu, interested. This benefits the Troy, the game were the batting The adoption of the report of the com are represented. ^ Buffalo and Providence clubs of Long, Nash tinct an advance as did the increase of but I look forward to the tlnie when which and Hoy. pitching distance a year ago. ruittee on constitution was quite a I can stumble around with artificial limbs. have Sunday grounds. For New Orleans Camnau placed our brai In all lengthy document, although as eondens Tho doctors gave me amateur other respects tho playing rules may lots of encourage­ THE SCHEDULE. Klook in, and to his credit h safely bo permitted ed as such documents can be. The priu LEAGUE BULLETIN. ment, as I have two good stumps, as good The schedule prepared by President held tlie champions in good shape afte to remain unchang­ cipal features simply carry out the feat as they could possibly be. They could Pcwers was adopts*] without much de- the second inning, by which time he ha< ed. Tires of the old Southern League and o Contracts Approved and Notice o have saved both legs below the knee if it recovered his tirst good case of stnge fright EDITOR SPOUTTXG LIFE. the League Meeting had not been that the bone was cracked lav, Syracuse making one or two and we all think ho will yet make quit the new association' as outlined at it Sent Out. on the changes. It satisfied all last meting. right limb clear to the knee. I ha-ve the delegates a record for himself. THE STATE LEAGUE. The salary limit is fixed u Washington, D. C., Feb. 17. Heac had a great deal of p.tlu through the and there was absolutely no grumbling. As yet the vrlter has failed to enconn $1000, a sinking fund is provided fo quarters National League and America knitting of tissues anil muscles. The ter tlie Count and doc­ Tho playing season begins May 1 and see how his Washing Hazletou and Pottsville Complete and a guarantee fund of $2~>0 for eacl Association of Professional Base Ba tors told uie I would suffer, as they never closes September 15, consisting of 112 ton contract Is to be canceled, as you club is to be put up the 1st of March amputated a limb with as much hard correspondent lu the above place claim the Circuit. C' UbS' muscle They said there sanies for each club, 5Roger Connor. I could not get any sleep at all, and it '!! Juiy i, U, 10; Sept. 3 (A. M. and P. M.), course of the Crescent City Jockey Club. ing here to-night and completed its cir­ The new feature is the election of a With Pittsburg Frank Killen. told on me a great deal. Ilinghamtoo, May 11, 12, 14; July 28, 30, 31; Dame Rumor lias it that our forme cuit by the admission of Hazleton and board of directors of \yhich the presiden UKLEASBD. I am very glad to hear that I have so September 10 and 12. Wilkesharre, May S, genial manager, Albert Powell, will en Pottsville. is chairman, and which acts also as a By Boston. W. H. Quarles. many friends in Boston, and I am very 9 10; Aug. 2. 3. 4; Sept 13 and 15. Syra- deavor to pilot the Sayan nahs to The delegates SPECIAL NOTICE. ense May succes present were: Altoona, board of arbitration. This consists o thankful to them for their kind sympathy 15. 18, 17; June 29, 30; July 2; Aug. this season. . Alex. F. Donohtie; Allentown, John J. A reconvened annual meeting of th for me in my hours of pain and suffering. 15 and 18. Troy. May 18,. 19, 21; June 26, 27, Jake Beckley was missed from his two members representing the easteri 2S- Aug. 13 and 14. Kprmgueld, May 22, 23, ol Hanlon; Easton, William R. Parks; clubs and two members for the wester National League and American Asso I cannot mid words to express my appre­ place near the grand stand by his miiner elation of Professional Base Ball ciation to one and all for their kindness 24- -June 22, 23, 25; Aug. 20 and 21. Providence, otis friends. Would advise him Harrislnirg. E. K. Meyers, president; clubs. The association yesterday eled t.lul) May 25, 26, 28; June 19, 20, 21; Aug. 17 and to try th! Scranton, Mart Swift; Hazletou. James ed Mr. Armor, will be held at the Fifth Avenue Hole to me. I have a great many letters and city for a training ground. of Memphis, and Mr New telegrams of sympathy from friends all Captain Nasli and the " Bostons, of Cal A. Sweency, James P. Uorman, Hon. P. Stallings. of Nashville, to represent th York City, on Monday, I' ebruar over t«b At Erie Buffalo, .Tune 1, 2, 4; July 4 (A. 20, at 12 o'clock noon. country; and it was with much M. aud P. M.), 5; Sept 1 (A. M. and P. M.). fo,orula," will play another exhibition gam Kismer and Dr. Thomas Powell. western clubs, and Mr. Passailaigue, o pleasure I heard them read to me. ami Biughamton, May », », 10; Aug. 2, 3, 4; at Sportsmen's Park next Sunday, 24t From Pottsville came a delegation of Charleston, and Mr. Ohl, of Atlanta, t to know I had so many kind friends in all Sept. 13 aud IS. Wilkesharre, May 11, 12, Hst There will no doubt bo an Immcns eleven headed by John F. Smith and represent the eastern clnbs. THE DEPTH OF MEANNESS. parts of the country. 14- July 28 30. 81; Sel>t 10 and 12. Syracuse, crowd present If the weather permits Adam Rausch. Reading was repre­ As was decided at the first meeting Honing the Boston Club will make as May 18, 19 21; June 20, 27, 28; Aug. 13 and also If a good crowd does appear we wl good a showing this season as it did Inst, 14 Trov May 15, 18, 17; June 29, 30; July 2; keep the visitors with us until March 10. sented by proxy. the visiting team is given a 50 per cent A Picayune Suggestion to Tax Has and with kindest regards to all Inquiring ing 15 and IB. Si-'inglleid, May 25. 26, 28; NAOOL*. The contract of William H. Massey division of the gate receipts, with a gua Ball and Foot Ball. friends, I urn, respectfully yours, Tun* in 20 >! AIIR. 17 and 18. Providence, with the Reading Club was annulled, rantee that it shall equal $60 a game. O. W. BKNNKTT. Maj^ 22, 23,' 24; Juue 22. 23, 25; Aug. 20 and Canadian TjeaeueMect ins Postpone and he was instructed to sign with the It was decided Washington, D. C., Fob. 19.-Amon Toronto, Feb. 20. President that no passes shoul the suggestions 21At Ward, of th Scranton Club. be issued except to the press. for meeting the Goven Binghamton-Buffalo, May 4, 5, 7; Aug. Canadian Amateur Haseball Associatioi The championship ment deficiency which the Ways an C'ltoher Hilly Gray has signed an Tn- 9 10 11- Sept. 7 and 8. Erie, May 1, has postponed the meeting »f season is to open The contract period was fixed at th dianapolis contract. Manager Suarsig had 9 t- i.i» R 7 K- Sept. 6 and 6. Wilkesliarre, the council o on Wednesday, May 2, and the schedule same of the season that Means Committee has received is on a bit of a tussle to sign Gray, as May'30 ?i. M that body, to be ht»i

my scheme and when the fans would be­ Buck may go to the League meeting. gin to work In a Jerky way began to gny PITTSBURG PENCILLINGS. It will be his first for some time. FROM HEADQUARTERS. me about my motor getting tired. One Elmer Smith and Swarty were active night the faus stopped. I rushed upstairs A CLUB SIDE OF A RECENT STOCK PRESIDENT NICK YOUNG INTER­ t.ud I found my motor in a damp, exhausted workers about th« polls in Allegheny heap In one corner of the loft, refreshing OFFER. to-day. VIEWED AT LENGTH. itself with a huge growler of beer." Last Saturday Manager Buck almost NO TBADH LIKELY. The Organization May Start tbe lost his standing with the Sunday paper He Talks of the Forthcoming League The subject of trading the battery. boys. H« wouldn't help them out with Chamberlain and Murphy, for either Stiv- Season in Debt^-Incidents Attend­ a good story. After a hustle he drummed Meeting and the Championship etta or Stratton, doesn't seem to meet Schedule—Some Points About the with much favjr from either here, in Bos­ ant Upon the Signing of Knell- up some gossip about the way he would ton or in Louisville. It is hardly likely split up the teams for tho first spring Latter—Local News. that Comlskey would trade two such men General Mention. games. as Chamberlain and Murphy for either An exchange of McKean and Long Washington, D. C., Feb. 20. Editor pitcher. Neither can boast or any advan­ Pittsburg, Feb. 20. Editor "Sporting ought to be a good thing for both clubs. "Sporting Life:" President N. E. tage over Chamberlain as a pitcher if CIRCLE. anything it's the other way but the team Life:" A good deal of talk is still going Young leaves for the National League neeDanny Richardson—A Trade League meeting and schedule subjects. will reach Cincinnati toward the end of would be given a statement. He could The president gave a little chuckle when, the season at the Polo Grounds probably For Scott Strat ton—Some Facts March 31 with Princeton College. After this week on his way from Fall Illver to look at the books for that matter, and he referred to the many haphazard that the usual spring contests will be ar­ his Missouri berth. see for himself just where the club About the Club's Stockholders, Etc. guesses which had been made by many MAN AGAINST MAN. ranged up to April 19, the date of the President Johnson, of the Western, went stood. I don't suppose you would want of the sporting writers who had it from is taking to Detroit Tuesday. Back Friday. to him. I have not League's opening games. Rusie The fame of Manager Long as a collector us to take the books Louisville, Feb. 21. Editor "Sporting "authoritative sources that such and his time about signirg a contract .and seen the gentleman for some time. I such a club would open the season in least a buff cochin of twlrlers has penetrated to the wilds of Life:" Interest at present is centered PITTSBDRG TO PIT JAKE STENZEL may not go South. At Root's Siding, Neb., where dv.ells a gifted must confess that his action in adver­ in. the League meeting, which convenes such and such a city, and so ou to the tells me that Amos will make a grand wants to Join tising to sell was a surprise. I believe of them bluff for more dough, with tbe usual call agricultural pitcher, who in New York Monday next. Louisville eml of the chapter. Some AGAINST GEORGE VAN HALTREN. from John Hypnotic Brush. Fuller has Toledo. It is not Improbable that Bob that he could have disposed of the stock will be represented by Vice President claimed to have it direct that New York Gilks, the old Clevelander, may Join the to some present holders, had he given would open in Washington, Brooklyn in. not signed either, but he is expected to Bob, as Iluckstuhl, Manager Barnie and Captain fall into line very soon. Toad City team as an outflelder. them a chance." Pfeffer. These will return to Louis­ Baltimore, and Boston in Philadelphia. you know. Is a. pitcher now, too. at $30 or less, perhaps," said the THAT YALB MANAGER. An inventive geulua has an electrical "Yes, ville together, and before the sessions THE SCHEDULE. Director Kerr Declares That Four An odd communication was received by contrivance for registering balls and writer. have closed the Colonels for '04 will ^"They are all wrong," said Mr. the club the other day from the alleged strikes above the bulletin board, so that "Well, I don't know of any stock have been made up with the single ex­ Young. "Not one of them has guessed Bets Can be Hade That Steozel manager of the Yale University nine. In spectators out of hearing of the umpire's changing hands at a higher price. Of ception of securing the signatures of correctly. I could not begin to make a declining to arran.-'e spring dates with tbe voice may know what Is going ou. The course, it has been a long time since the players to the contracts. Richard­ schedule satisfactory all around if I New Yorks. this innocent young man de­ machine may be tried by the Reds this sea- there have been any transactions. Let New York and Brooklyn, away Will Outplay Van Haltren the Com­ clared that "owing to the discouraging sou. son is practically a Colonel, unless he took rue tell you what I have learned. A to play ball any more. from home at the same time, and results of last year's games It would not PAUL CIIAMBERLiy. offered to bet me a should refuse ing Season. be advisable to arrange any more." If the man in the club Captain Pfeffer remarked to your corres­ pushed them back for home games for sweet thing is allowed to rave this way, suit of clothes that the club would start pondent to-night: the same afternoons with other clubs local Yale men will be deprived of the BROOKLYN BUDGET. the season in debt that is if it paid its "Danny is as secure to Louisville as in both cities. That would not do at all W. pleasure of seeing the college team play in bonds. So you see that the club stock is dead, or to my way of thinking. One of the two Pittsburg, Pa., Feb. 21. Treasurer have come to be regarded as as one would imagine. I am. One of us might drop W. Ke.rr, of the local base ball club, was games that HOAV PLAYERS WHO LIKE TO not so valuable something of that sort happen, but, bar­ teams should be away when the other annual features. If, too. the sancy mana­ Besides, the block in question is but a is at home, except when they play in a talkative mood tbe other day and he ger Insists upon his determination not to DALLY WILL, BE TREATED. small one, and that cuts a figure." ring the unexpected, Richardson will said some extremely interesting things be the short stop to the Louisville Club." against each other. There are lots of play the games, Yale will be for the Some weeks ago Mr. Baldwin talked attend every about local and general features of the first time guilty of crawling out of a base After April 1 Salary Begins the Day The most remarkable part of all this is people in those cities who by the of going into Court with an applica­ game they can get to and are angry game. He made a very important state­ ball contest. Tbe games played Set-Back For the receiver, so that he could that Louisville will get Richarson without ment about the relative merits of Van New Haven boys agali st the New Yorks. They Ileport—A tion for a losing Tom Brown, which Is unquestiona­ where games are scheduled in both cities when Bostons and other professional teams do Bunco Men—Manager Foutz Has get at the exact status of the club's bly a great cause of congratulation. The for the same afternoon. It might have Haltren and Jakey Steuzel, and over high condition. He was quite emphatic on it is read cranks will doubtless have them more good than victories ol' the i'euin idea or losing this great outflelder and been fixed by having New York and school nines, and the fact that Princeton Some New Ideas—Jievvs the subject then, but must have changed rim getter, who fights for the gnuie from Brooklyn pitted against each other. But lots to say about it. and Harvard are not afraid to face League of the Week. start to nulsh, was not pleasing to the lo­ about the and Doings his mind. No application has beeu made even then one of the two clubs would In talking to the writer teams should make Yale feel rather fool­ as yet. cal public. The magnates were able to for prospects of the various League teams ish. For Heaven's sake, somebody call get Richardson for a money consideration, have had just cause for complaint, Air. Kerr said: "I fail to see where the this awfully awful manner'- off in d let us Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 20. Edior THE ANNUAL MEHTINa. said to be only $1000, and they decided to it would practically have robbed one of New York Club is going to have any have a couple of games with Yale and tho Snorting Life: The air in this vicinity Tinder that New Jersey charter the put up the stuff. President Dn-xler as­ the clubs of an opening day, which are better team this year than it had last great Carter! is charged with baseball aud several club will hold its annual meeting next serts there was never any Intention of let­ always big events in those cities. Each year; indeed, it may have a worse, lu A LOCAL, HABITATION. things are likely to go off soon. The week at Jersey City. A meeting of the ting Brown go, and wired Manager liar- one of the clubs is entitled to an open­ On March 1, Secretary Stackhouse will Eastern 'League meeting begun to-day Pittsburg Club now consists of Captain nie to refuse all propositions which em­ ing day on its own grounds. If Brook­ the team there are two pitchers who braced the transfer of Torn. 200 pounds, aud open tbe club's new offices at No. 10 Broad across the river will be followed next Kerr aud Mr. Auten getting together, lyn were to open with New York on the each will veigh above street, In the same building where Treas­ League pow­ ANOTHER DEAL grounds of the latter team it would that is too big. And I also fail to see Holiday by the National smoking a cigar or two, ami then car­ which win Inure greatly to the benefit of urer Talcott is now. The new quarters wow. Not a lew deals bearing on the out anything they wish. hurt the attendance on Brooklyn's how Van Haltren will strengthen them. are large and comfortable, and will quickly rying Louisville, comes from Cincluatti, which future of the Brooklyn club will be The ex-club president called on Cap­ it Is proposed to trade Morgan Murphy grounds for their opening game, and vice Much has been said about our intention become the local base ball headquarters. only way out of the of replacing Van Haltren in our out­ Stackhonse. Ward and Arthur Boll will brought to a head at the latter gather­ tain Korr by request this morning, and and Chamberlain Scott Stratton. Such versa. So the have desks there, with Mr. Talcott one ing, so that we can be put down as a some important move may be on hand. move is meeting with universal favor here. woods is to have one of these two clubs field by Stenzel, but some good judges Stratton pitched good ball last season, but the League opening day. nre certain that Stenzel will prove the flight below them within easy call. The decidedly interested party. They were closeted together for a half at home on club has been in need of some such of­ so AIA WRITE. hour or more. They declined to say somehow or other he was unable to win That much of the schedule you can, de­ better man. long time; and now that it is Manager Foutss, rosy aud slick, di­ games. The public did not like this and on either New York or Brooklyn WILL MAKE INTERESTING BETS. fice- for a what was in the wind. Just who will Scott's good work was forgotten ou ac­ pend assured everybody is rejoicing. Stack says vides his time betweeu the gymnasium be chosen president is a guess. It may fact that the club did not will be at home when, the League sea­ "I know a gentleman who will make several games of chance can be bucked a,ud his writing desk. 1 saw him drop count of the follows: He will bet $.')0 be Mr. Kerr. The ex-club president de­ win with him In the box. Morgan Murphy son opens. four bets, as by visiting moguU there, and that a a load of letters heavy enough to make SOMB DIFFICULTIES SURMOUNTED. thlit Stenzel beats Van Haltren in steal­ be opened every nies that he will be selected. seems to be no longer a favorite In Cincin­ fresh box of cigars will a postman's buck ache at the post office nati, but he la highly thought of here. He "I have been lucky in pulling clubs ing bases; he will bet $50 that Stenzel day. Everybody Is welcome, barring "Well! CAPTURED THE EIGHTH. Just the man Louisville wants to help Well!" aud Simpson. to-day, and he said he had relieved, bis The gathering in of 1'hil Knell was Is away from home when they have races outbats Van; he will bet $50 that Sten­ mind of much thought Ouriug the past Grim out. In fnct Louisville wanted Mur­ zel scores more runs than Van Hiiltren, MINOR MENTION. certainly a surprise. The undersigned phy in preference to Grim, aud now that as a competing attraction," continued Dave Orr will have charge of the 25- twenty-four hours. Most of his chick- has an idea he was an instigator of the recovered from his Illness, Mr. Young. "And at the same time I and he will bet $50 that he accepts more eus are thinking of next summer's corn he has entirely chances in the field thau Van Haltren. ccnt gate on the Polo Grounds this year. move in a way, though he has no direct it Is thought he will do as good work have worked the schedule so that clubs His appointment Is a popular one. and lire doing more or less pen scratch­ back up this view. One day as when he was looked upon as the great­ in cities where there are to be unus­ Now this is certainly a very interesting Ward has let the fence to a Philadelphia ing before stretching their wings and evidence to is not offer of a series of bets. I do not by or two after the adoption of the proposed est In the country. Chamberlain ually large attractions this summer to Gum Chewing firm for advertising pur­ roosting on the perch that makes them particularly desired on account of his rep­ fill those cities with people from the any means want to b.e understood as poses. It will be painted bright red, while new rules, Captain Korr, the ex-club disorganizes tlip Now York team will one of us. in the utation as a surrounding country will be at home to vi'-Viioc Hint the game put up by some of the teams TWO OF THB OEEW. president and undersigned were The stockholders of the club have met Tiot be nny better this year tlinn it was will be chrome yellow. 4x0 office discussing the rules, when the twice recently get their share of the crowds. For in­ Gilbert is the lateat recruit to get stance, the schedule will have tho last year. I heartily wish that it may be President Powers tried to foist a box of into line. Long Dave will have him on writer called attention to the fact that IN SECRET SESSION. loaded cigars on the Eastern League mags under the rule calling a batsman out if In fact, the sessions were so very secret Clevelands at home in July when the ,r Mrtiugrsi clulis in the country, town his list iu a day or two. Tom Kin.iiow was flushed hut so far I am sorry to think that its to-day, but the latter having been in hit by the ball on the third strike Knell that only one of these meetings big Christian Endeavor convention is 10 hours were too fly. Pat may try to is loth to leave home, sweet homo before by the newspaper reporters. Even then, to be held in that city; the Washing- team do not look as if they were going work tbe cabbagerian rag carpet on the the March \viuds cease to blow, and would prove a good man. The club pres­ after it was over, the gentlemen present to be any more winners this year thau week. ident joined in and gave Knell quite a out the ladles' eutrace to avoid tons will be at home when the Knights National League magnates next has asked for a respite of ten. days. He slipped Conclave is to be held here they were last season." George Gore, who will probably play in wants to get a good steady man who lift. He said he had put the blonde talking. President Drexler was traced to of Pythias Regarding the suggestion of the New Blnghamton this year, has been taking Californian on the club list last spring his home and there said nothing of any during the latter part of August; the will keep the windows of his cul'e well had been done. A formal will be at home in Sep­ York Club to have practical men make care of himself this winter and Is looking washed, one who is not used to eating and was always sorry Knell had not public Interest Pittsburg team the playing rules, Mr. Kerr, who by the better than for some yours past. His come East. "But," said he, "Knell has lease of the grounds for the season had tember during Grand Army week, and paunch has become flattened, his eyes and salt mackerel and getting ap a false been accepted and would be signed at once. matters I have way, is a League director, said: "The thirst and iorgetuug to "sling" for the been married now and would likely be the grounds were several other such complexion are clear, and he looks fit to again." It had been supposed worked out after a heap of thinking idea is a good one, and I thoroughly in­ tight for his life at any time. Johnny customers before he attends to his own Phased to get in the big League already leased for a term of years, but dorse it; in fact, I nm in favor of turn­ Captain Kerr IJidn't say much, but looked then this may have been a mistake. Sev­ and worry. In the same way I had to Peoples is another veteran who has been individual yearnings. Kiiislow seems and ing the changing of the rules over to working flesh off and now tips the scales to consider cafe-keeping a serious busi­ significantly. Two days later cume the eral letters from Manager Barnie were piovide for getting Cincinnati practical men at our very next meeting. at 188 pounds. ness and so wants to break iu a proper news that Knell had accepted the Pitts­ read, but beyond the fact that they were Louisville away from home during the HE IS .READY TO TRY IT. Billy Schrlvcr, of the Chlcagos, has the terms. encouraging and meutional several possi­ races, and I am happy to say that is proxy who will do the right thing while burg Club's deals, Mr. Drexler did not disclose their "It may he lute for such a thing same red face. Captain Kerr said that this time the ble accomplished. I have been getting gray Tlernan paid a visit to tbp Polo ne is fur away building his record for contents. Iiow, but I will be willing to try it when Mike 1.SSM. It muy inteix'sl a palpitating Californian has agreed to come _East. There were two stockholders who had for several years, but I think the worry Grounds the other day. He has taken on Vr«Biilcnt Buck was brnting Phil's ad- over this schedule itias put more white we meet on February 20. The men fli-sli and says he has regained his former public to know that tlerr Kiusiow turns -not puid for thotr ettbwHptiono. Mr. I^rov- whom we want to frame base ball rules the scales at 170 pounds, two ounces and dress last Saturday. He wanted to ler said this money was paid and that hairs on my head than all other causes good health. stud him a ticket. now the club Mood In no need of funds. combined. It certainly is an awful are men who have played the game, aud JOE VILA. four itemiyweiglils,. \V«s°uiiii$tou weight. Thiu cuLJaot hail boon talked of for some who have a clearly defined knowledge 'L'HBVV I'iWUV Ull>l l'-3 ivor anna YBAn, eoM"R. Ktrain to try to please everybody on a Ualy and Dailey, Tom and Con, are W. A. Nimick was hustling down time, and It had been intimated that un­ base ball schedule when you know you cert'Sin'-tlmV if UliNUliNJNATl (JH1PS. less the two gentlemen In question came MkJa»'h*«*fc«ffl«te&,£ keeping Lent, and naturally getting Third avenue yesterday morning, but down with the cash at once, they would are bucking against a thing that is a good man from each club were to be down to shadow trim. Tom is rapidly stopped on the writer's greeting and have to forfeit their claim to be taken up utterly impossible." empowered to arrange a code of rules GENERAL SICKNESS AMONG THE developing as a hand ball expert, aud query: "What is new about the Amer­ by some one else. LOOAIi MENTION. we would have rules that everybody LEAGUE MAGNATES. Con is raising bumps of muscle all over ican Association club for this city?" In connection with the published report Manager Schmclz writes me that he could understand. Of course, I would him. Both carry Bibles, and so work "Nothing," said Nimick, "This year, that Mr. Abell would retire from active will be in Washington on Sunday morn­ not demand that all the men must, have that it true Mr Scandrett aud connection with base ball, it has been Opening of the Western Association the Y. M. C. A. FOUIK says at least. It is pretty clearly brought out that Brooklyn ing, and will leave in the evening for been professional players, because I is just as easy to walk the uarrow road myself were approached some mouths the meeting. As soon Season—Bancroft's Electric Motor stands In the same position as that oc­ New York and know some gentlemen who have not (to the gymnasium) as the other way, ago by an old Association man who out- cupied by Louisville during the old As­ as that is over he returns to Washing­ been such snd who are as able to draft —The Chamberlain-Murphy Story even though you are not a Presbyterian. liLed to us a scheme to put a good strong sociation days. I mean as regards stock ton for the season. He has just hosts rules as anybody in the country. —Interest in the Park—Small Talk. AFTER THE BUNCO MB.N. American Association team in this and stockholders. of good friends here who are anxious to "I have a very high opinion of Man­ Some of the contracts ure slow in city. He said that the present club was Mr. Abell seems to be handicapped by bid him welcome. ager Ward's honesty in the matter, be­ getting back to Eastern t'urk, which entirely in the hands of the Brotherhood being associated with men who object to President Young has not yet heard cause, although he was one of the best Cincinnati. Feb. 20. Editor "Snort­ has led to the adoption of a resolution men, and he thought a good'American going down into their pockets when money ing Life:" That the base ball "fan" Is needed, but who are only too ready to anything from Umpire Lynch. Maybe bunters in the country, he was opposed by the club that means the checking Association club would do well. I de­ shape the profits, should any ever be vis­ he will show np at the League meeting. old form. He is also opposed r.;is lost none of his interest in club af­ o£ a practice that has obtained, to clined to go in it because of ill health. to it in its fairs was shown ou hist Saturday,when ible. He has naturally become tired of Managers John Montgomery Ward to allowing a man to overrun second a certain extent, in the past, not only I might go into the base ball here, if this. The situation of Louisville was ex­ and Edward Hanlon were in the city he turned out to the number of about but all the cities. Certain should quit actly the same. There were a few people base, and yet he has a player or two a thousand and visited the park to sec n Brooklyn, the present Pittsburg club ono afternoon daring last week for a who are always liable to do it. This clever gents, who never care to wander for I have a pretty good opinion of Mr. who always came around to vote at meet- few hours. Ward got a few percent­ how the stands were getting on. The until the open­ Ings, had a great deal to say In every pro- convinces me that Ward has the gen­ interest taken by the public in the pro­ from their own firesides Kerr and the men who own the Pitts­ Sosition affecting the club, but who never ages while here of certain young and eral interest of the game at heart, and ing of the championship season, thereby burg Club." ashed a copper for emergencies. promising players. He did not say that gress of work is very encouraging. On 1SECOMMEXDED BY AN) BX-MANAGER. by all means should assist in making every fine day the gate-keeper is kept buncoing the club out of half a month's Finally those who put up he was after any one in particular rules. And, by the way, I sincerely busy admitting visitors eug'^r to see salary, while other men toe the mark I have received a letter from T. H. TIHED OF BEING HANDICAPPED just posting himself a little, so that when trust that piayers will not be allowed and help out ou exhibition games, play Keller, of New York, recommending a by these talliative, but financially close, exchanges are broached in New York what the ground look like. The stands stockholders and decided to freeze them to overrun second base. Let them slide, are going up as rapidly as can be wish­ Ihe trick by holding off on one pretext catcher named Eddie Uafferty for a next week, he will have facts and fig­ then trotting in at the position in the State League, spoken of out. It was resolved to form a new com­ for the slide is one of the most excit­ ed, in spite of the disagreeable weather or another, and pany and old stockholders could renew ures at his fingers' ends. ing features of the game." and the erratic leaps of the mercury. eleventh hour and planting down their by a local man recently. Mr. Koller their holdings by taking shares In the new CHAS. T. K. MILLER. Manager Bancroft has been conscien­ contracts. If these fellows sign when says he has managed a team at Plnin- enterprise. But they could not make an requested, they of course have to report fiold, N. .T., for ten years and he thinks exchange of old stock for the new. Quite tiously spoiling rubbers wading through MISS. NEW YORK NEWS. the mud, superintending the work, until on April I at the latest, bat by putting McCafferty is even strong enough for the reverse, they had to pay for the uew CUPID MAKES A up a bluff for more money or a privilege the Eastern League. Just now McCaf­ stock at par with good paid money or its he took a very bad cold, which developed equivalent in currency if they wanted to President Brush Isn't Going to Marry More Players in Out of the Wet—A into a mild case of malaria. He was of some sort, manage to knock several ferty is engaged as keeper in the State N. J. The remain In. an Actress. Spring Trip Decided Upon—Yale compelled to stay at home several days davs paid time out of their employers. asylum at Morris Plains, Then how the talking, non-paying stock­ THE EFFECTUAL WAY. letter has been shown to the Pitts"burg Cleveland, O., Feb. 19. President Aggrieved—General News and Gos­ last week, hut his condition has im­ holders howled. They wouldn't put up and proved, so that he is agaiu attending It is for such as these that Messrs. man asked to recommend some good they wouldn't get out peacably, so the Robison, of the Cleveland 'Base Ball sip. to his work rczularlv. Byrne and Foutz have a rod in pickle. players. ready cash crowd started In to force them Club, is considerably worried at the re­ New York, Feb. 20. Editor "Sporting SICKNESS AND DEATH. The terms of all contracts sent out PECKHAMS. out as insolvent, the newly-organized club peated statements that his warm, per­ Life:" Catcher McMnhon. oitcher T PS- Bannie, however, is not the will, if not signed by April 1, be subject Manager Buckenberger got in a vote out at Insolvent, the newly-organized club sonal friend, President Brush, of Cin­ every man resorting bought It In at public sale, and those Gilroy, HP German and outfielder Jim Stafford only member of the local staff to revision, and in the Second ward, Pittsburg, to-day. who hadn't put up were left holding the cinnati, is to be married to Miss have sent their signed contracts to who is fighting sickness. President to the old tactics will be taxed for the He was one of the early citizens to bag. There was a law suit and much to-do of the Milk White Flag Company. He >,. making fish of Mr. Abell might profit by this the situation has never had an opportunity to demon­ attend the League meelng. but he is so "We do not believe in at Exposition Park Thursday. At least Probably Brush, but the delicacy of strate his ability as a backstop beyond much bitter that he will be able to go. one and flesh of another," is the way 4(X> pigeons will be trapped. Bauer recital. has prevented the Cincinnati man from To this he adds the Ex-Magnate Lany Gatto snys that the or confirming. Kobison is one a few games last season when he showed He wrote that he would probably atop in Foutz puts it. will certainly have a good time in the pioposition made to him by President denying up strongly. He played first base under Cincinnati on his way Kast toward the end statement that the days of the flim spring with his 22 calibre rifle. Dicxler to purchase stock and accept the of Brush's closest friends, and he comos Pat Powers in 18!)2 and developed a of the week, but if he felt unable to do Ham have passed. Captain Dave has None of the boys have heard from presidency was not a joke. In speaking to his rescue gallantly. This is what he remarkable batting streak. Mac is one this he would go direct from Indianapolis ordered his crew to be on deck March Phillip Jei.kins Ehret since he landed at on this subject to your correspondent, he said to a reporter to-night: to Now York. Vice President Kllison Is at them all trim­ "You can positively deny that foolish of the few young bloods who are natural the Grand Hotel securely bound up in •21, and moans to have the Springs. He proposed to send the said: hitters. He nails a fast ball and can kill plaster, the result of an Injured knee-cap. ming sail 24 hours later. writer some circulars about the place, "Mr. Drexler Is not a hoy, and neither tale. I know personally that nothing but. he seldom WHY HE WILL NOT. am I. Both of us may joke about some of the kind has ever been thought of by a slow, straight one, Tho saddest event of the week was the but has failed to keep his word. but when a question in which reaches for rainbow curves that make death of one of the directors of the Cin­ Panny Richardson is still in the Here is a gag just sprung by C. B. things, Brush, and that he isn't going to take woods. lie has not been discovered, but money talks comes up. this is no jesting suckers of so many stars. Last year he cinnati Club, Colonel O'Brlen. known Power, the local umpire and base ball matter In these hard times. He made the any such step." when throughout the country as a legislator and they say he has been writing to friends Brush was in Cleveland a short time unfortunately split his hand just man. wri er. "Why is a haunted house like proposition to me he was beginning to get down to work railroad and threatening to retire from the dia­ a chance for a drink on election day?" IN GOOD FAITH ago, and spent two days with Kobison, OI'BNING OF THE WESTERN". mond. All of which is platform talk. he is and hud to lay off the entire season. The regular season of the Western As­ Answer You can only let one. and In the presence of two witnesses, both so that the latter knows vvhat If I'm not mistaken, McMahon will turn sociation will probably open April 11). D. R. loves himself too well to vanish Charley Mitt-hell, the local umpire, of whom taw that Mr. Drexler was thor­ talking about. He appreciates very from the public gaze forever and for­ oughly in earnest. I had before been urged keenly the awkwardness in which his out to be a star catcher this summer. the same day fixed for the opening of has been on the sick list for a week or to again take stock, but I confess the of­ Jim Stafford is another vnlu- the National League championship race. ever. There msiy be ginger in the cloth­ more. He is now at work again. friend is placed, and hopes his state­ This has not been finally decided, but ing trade, but you have to scratch hard fer of the presidency was something of a ment will have the effect of settling the abe young man. Some persons have thinks It likely. To The writer met Frank Killen coming surprise. pronounced him no good, but that doesn't President Johnson to feel it. In bnse ball it is otherwise. out of a jewelry store the other day. "I told Mr. Drexler I must have time to story. Judge from the number of applications for AS TO THE RULES. undergone a se­ nettle it. James came to the New York that the Killen denied that he had been buying consider it. The reason of this was that I President Brush has team at a time last year wnen it was the position, one would think It is possible that the work of Reach wanted to see what sort of property I was vere surgical operation, which will keep umpire's lot was the most desirable cor­ of diamonds, but was 'n. such a good losing game after game. He Jumped Into requests and Yon dcr Ahe on the revision purchasing. Mr. Barule is at work on him indoors for a few days. centre field and played faster ball than ner in the association. Just 7!) the playing rules will receive full at­ humor that the undersigned felt certain and I wanted to see how for berths have been forwarded to the he must have ran across something several deals, anv of his predecessors In the past throe president. Mr. Johnson is waiting for tention, and something more at the these turned out. If the club looked a win­ years He bunted cleverly and ran bases Nlek Yonng to name his men In order to meeting next week. I ran across tickling. ner to me, I was ready to go in, but if it "DOUBLE-HEADERS" FAVORED like wildfire. This was all on the West­ Ban Foutz with Gumbert's attorneys will now push his lookfd like a loser I didn't propose to sink When lie came home, he was un­ avoid conflicting selections. President Mr. Byrne aud Captain ern trip. doesn't expect to be far behind the League their heads together aud a copy of the suit, against the Chicago Club. my money in the venture. I am not going As a Drawing- Card in the Dull doubtedly nervous, as he was compelled lu the matter of umpires as regards qual- Mark E. Baldwin divides his time be­ to board a sinking ship. Still, to the best to play before the greatest collection of playing rules, together with the result of my tueoiis, I am always willing to help, Season. ity. of Yon der Ahe's and Reach's delibera­ tween Homestead and Pittsburg, Pa. hard losers on top of the earth. Although BANCROFT'S ELECTRIC Mf TOR. Connie Mack is said to have written a and told Mr. DroxVr that if money wtie There is some opposition to the his halting fell off n bit. his fielding and Until Harry Wright finds a situation, tions before them. Subsequently both needed to purchase a plajer, I, with oth­ long-distance throwing were of tlie finest letter to a friend, saying that while his "double-headers." Some of the Eastern Manager Bancroft has a clear title to the said that they were posting themselves. ers, would willingly put up $200 just to a wise plan description. Jim said to me then that lie name of oldest manager In the business. President Byrne represented the Na­ own health has never beeu better than the see the town properly represented, and scribes think it would be was doing h!s best to please everybody, He said tbe other day past winter, his children have been quite bring Loultvllle to the front. for the League to play off postponed and honed to Improve in another season. tional League at the Eastern League is anxious morning and do away with "I was out of base ball only one season meeting to-day. ill at various times. Connie "Since the publication I am satisfied games in the What he seemed to lack was confidence since I took It up'as a profession, and I for the cold weather to take its leave. nothing will come of the proposition. Evi­ double-headers" altogether. It is to be In himself, n characteristic that every ball lapse coat me nine Foutz says that the half-way sug­ told Mr. Drex­ figure that that little one of your correspondents, iu Harry Stevens called at the club head­ dently certain people have hoped that the Committee on Kules will player should possess. Ward claimed thdt thousand cold plunks. It was In '00 the gestion of quarters to-day. He still has a con­ ler It wouldn't do, and now they are trying not for a moment entertain any such Stafford has bad time to think the mat­ vear of be Brotherhood. Buffalo offered favor of captains adopting some distinc­ to laugh the whole thing off as a Joke." ter over this winter aud shoiild come to valescent eye. Stevens will get up his suggestion. Two games for one price of me $3(100 to manage the team, but I tive mark on their uniforms is simply then go to President Drexler, on the other hand, feature with the Polo Grounds next month brim full thought In view of the war, I'd stay out the revival of an amateur idea of the card here next week, aud says the whole thing Is nonsense. Kveii admission is a very popular of ginger. It Is understood that James that summer. Right there I lost $3000. New York aud start to work ou his had he offered Mr. Gatto his stock, he lovers of base ball, and experience dem­ may have a chance to show wliat he can olden davs. He is not in favor of the in the latter part of the Instead I undertook to entertain the In­ custom being adopted. card. says he would not have given him the pres­ onstrates that do in the Infield, either at third base or telligent populace of Springfield, Mass.. J. F. DOXNOLLY. Boxing and wrestling tourneys have idency, and cannot understand how any­ season, when a little extra feature is short field, In addition to being a regualr with a summer season of comic opera. It hud the call about here recently. They body could have considered the matter necessary to draw out the crowd's, a inndldate for the outfield. Level-headed was comic sure enough. I rented the skat­ have furnished good sport. Al. Bucken- seriously. "double header" always brings the desir­ cranks have confidence In tbe boy's ability ing rink aud advertised that the theatre A Y. M. C. A. League. Mr. J. P. Pedesto will probably get out I. Feb. 20. The Ormge Valley, Ix-rger has missed the last car more than ed result. No, "double-headers" are the to play magnificent ball, and so have would be provided win electric fans. I Orange, a good hard-hitting bout. the score-card this year. He has much proper caper. They always draw, while A SOUTHERN TRIP DECIDED UPON. made the place so cool on tbe bills that Newark, Montclair and Summit Y. M. C. once to see experience In this line, aud proposes to A. have organized tbe Northern New Jer­ Whenever there is a prospect of a big a morning game, at any other time than Johnny Ward has about made up bis I actually shivered every time I went Into publish a card ou which the game can be of July mind to take tho team to Savai nan about the building. I had my fans all rigged up sey Y. M. C. A. Base Hall League and rise in the rivers the local officials properly scored. a legal holiday like the Fourth March 10. He says all tbe men will re­ before I found the cost of an electric mo­ elected Professor Leonard Smith, of New­ begin to look up the stage of water. SAM M'KEB, JR. or Decoration Day, is very liable to be tor to run them. Who n I did find it out ark, president. Twelve games will he play­ They want to be prepared in case the played to the"ground-keeper, park police­ spond to his call, and that the fust week ed in the championship scries, the winning South will be spent In Umbering up. Then I concluded that I didn't need a motor, so water takes a notion to flood Exposition Haverhlll is ripe for a team in the men, gatekeeper aud a very lean box Charles­ I fixed up an arragoment with a rope and club to receive a handsome trophy. The Leave well enough alone. Cin­ games will be played at Macon. first game will be played on Decoration Park. Sudden cold snaps have checked New England League, aud John Irwla u office. ton mid otber cities of warm climate, tbe a spring with two niggers to pull the rope prospective rises lately. ready to take hold of a club in that city. cinnati Enquirer. team starting lor home in dine to open aud work tho fans. The people got onto daj-. Feb. 24. THE SPORTING LIFE.

and weighs 170 pounds. John Irwin and Joyce, who was wanted here to play Miah Murray have seen him pitch, and ST. LOUIS SIFTINGS. third Heiman Pietz has signed and BASE BALL pronounce him O. K. There ought to ho may serve to please in lieu of Joyce. be a grab for him. THE BOSS TALKS ABOUT CHAR­ Werden will remain, and if Richardson It cones straight from President LEY COMISKEY. ia signed he will play at short and Young that Fall Kiver's claim to pitcher Shugart sent to the outfield to earn, Mercer is not good, and that he will He "Will Sign Harry Wright and Try his "cakes" on the strength of his hit­ have to enter Mr. Schmelz's fold if he ting. FROM DOWN EAJT intends to play ball the coming summer. For Richardson Jobnny Ward and Joe Quinn's batting- will surely tell I saw this young man pitch last year Billy Taylor lave Gossip. next season. I never in my life saw and think that he will come around all favorites lengthen out into long shots as THE BASE BALL SITUATION IN THE right under the efficient tutelage of the St. Louis, Feb. 18. Editor "Sporting did many of Joes long drives last sea­ Washington manager. Life:" The dull tenor of life between son that looked like nits, doubles and HEW ENGLAND SECTION. Capt. Fred Doe, of the New Bedford seasons was broken, as also were a few singles and fell the victims of perverse Holler Polo Club, and of the Brockton Mttles at the soiree of the Sportsman's winds or brilliant fielding. Base Ball Club of last season, is in "'liib Park to-day. Theodore Breitenstein will not be a An Interview With Harry fright- hard luck. He took off a $150 diamond Tho spirits of past achievements on Union, man at $3.50 a day in a stove ring when he went to wash his hands the emerald sward, of the triumphs of foundry after all. This ostensible de- the other day and forgot to put it on the Comiskey campaigns were recalled tormina tiou of Breit's sounded patriotic Tbe Veteran on the Browns and again. When he went to look for it it and flitted like shadowy sea views over till George Munxon poured a little com­ was gone. Doe offered a reward of !*C>0 the flood of a feast that the boun­ mon sense into Breit's noddle. Breit will Phillies-The Boston Team Com­ to the one who would bring it back. tiful Vou der Ahe is ever ready to pro­ get about $1500 for next season's work. Fred has been in hard luck, for it was vide for the kindred souls that are wont NOTES. plete-New England League News. not so long ago that he lost a tidy sum to patronize the game. George Craft, the Philadelphia turf through the rascality of a bank official. Among the guests that Col. Bountiful writer who came to St. Louis last De­ There has been a lively tussle in Wor­ Von der Ahe entertained wers Lieut. cember and issued a form sheet on the Boston, Feb. 22. Editor "Sporting cester for the franchise of that club. Gov. John B. O'Mara, Col. Lew Jones, races, has abandoned his scent. Cause Life:" My dear old friend, Manager Kx-catcher Patrick J. Murphy, who Assistant City Assessor Hon. Rufus J. financial exigencies. George is still Harry Wright, of the St. Louis, called lives in that city, and Laverty, of Marl- Delano, and Attorney Charles Stark. here tampering with the Fickle Deity upon me last week, and I enjoyed his boro, have been after it. The latter One base ball penman on the local as she flits on second-class race tracks. visit greatly. One of the first things seems to have done the better work press with a superfluity of beer and in- Jack Creoks is employed at Madison, I asked him was about his reputed en­ and looks like the winner. discretton suggested that Mr. Von der and East St. Louis placing money for gagement to go West. Ho said that he It would not be at all surprising if the Ahe reach out for Charles Comiskey as Fred Foster, the Minneapolis horseman. had heard nothing from President Von Circuit Committee of the New England the manager for the next season's ____ JOB. OAMPBELU der Ahe up to date. Mr. Von der Ahe League located John Irwin in Bangor. Browns. SAVANNAH SAYINGS. wanted him to come to Cincinnati when John is ready to take hold somewhere. Comiskey is popular in St. Louis. He the meeting of the Rules Committee J. Louis Bacon, of Danvers, who would be a card here, and could get Gratified AVith the Reorganization of was held there, but he found himself un­ handled Providence so cleverly last sea­ more effective work out of the players able to do so. Then it was decided that the Southern League. son, is another good man who could be than Harry Wright. That was the argu­ Savannah, Ga., Feb. IS. Editor he should meet the St. Louis president secured to take hold of a club anywhere. ment of the indiscreet and irrelevant in New York at the schedule meeting. "uportiug Life:" Like Jim Bludsoe, in The New Bedford people are claim- base ball penman. Wilton Nobles' comedy of "The Phoe­ As Mr. Von der Ahe has given it out Ing that pitcher Sexton will be with But the response of Mr. Von der Ahe that Mr. Wright would handle his club nix," the Southern League has risen them again the coming season and that was an indictment of Comiskey that from the ashes of an unfortunate sea­ next season, it would seem that all that he has signed a contract. That young MR. FRITZ MOLLENHAUER. carried home a few facts with it. would be necessary would be to define man intimated a short time ago that son (1803), and is gradually assuming Mr. Wright's responsibilities. I have The above cut represents one of Charleston's most popular citizens, and the OHRIS ON CHARLEY. the proportions of a well-provided-for en­ he would like to play with the Bostons. "I am prepared," said the boss, "to terprise. seen it stated that Mr. Wright would Has he again changed his mind? best known and best liked man in his line of business, in that city. He is the have full charge of the club, and would foremost in all charities. Mr. Mollenhauer is one of the directors of the engage the best manager and the best The meeting in Atlanta on the 15th, President Nick Young could do noth­ players that money can buy, and throw­ was harmonious, and the business trans­ not be hampered in the least, and so ing butter than adopt Harry Wright's Charleston Base Ball Association, and the moving man in all base ball matters. it should be. His restaurant is the headquarters of all the Charleston cranks, and it is due ing aside all prejudice I may bear for acted shows conclusively that the mag­ suggestion to invite the official scorers and Comiskey I want to be reasonable. nates propose to make the season of 1894 WHAT HE SAID, AND DID NOT SAT. umpires to meet him at the spring largely to him that things have taken the shape they have to ensure base ball Harry deprecated emphatically a great in the South the coming summer. He is a great lover of all manly sports. What did Comiskey do with the Chi­ successful, if it is within the power of deal that had been printed about him, meeting for the purpose of a proper cago Brotherhood team after he de­ ingenuity, push and economy to do so. though it was done in a spirit of the understanding of the rules. serted St. Louis? What did he do the The salary limit has been placed nt Utmost friendliness. He has so many Tim Murnane says that Harry Wright CALIFORNIA CULLINGS. custom of playing in San Francisco year following, when he returned to $1000, which i consider ample. Tho friends up among the writers that it is is better posted on base ball rules than week after week should be abandoned. St. Louis? And can you tell mo what form of contract prevents a violation of any other man in this country; he can The home grounds should be closed when he has done in Cincinnati that would this limit, unless fraud is practiced, and not at all to be wondered that exag- THE PROFESSIONAL GAME DEAD irations have appeared in the papers. lose such men as Ward, Hanlon, Irwin the home team is playing elsewhere and recommend him for the management of 1 sincerely hope for the welfare of the garry said that he never boasted of and Anson. ON THE PACIFIC COAST. the old practice of making the Oakland the Browns, if there is any possible sport that not a club in the League will having brought the Philadelphias from Brown University has added another toam a quasi-Frisco outfit should be chance of securing him?" stoop to underhand and dishonest meth­ weaklings to be the leading players of crack player to its already formidable There AVill Not be Any League of frowned down. If Oakland is not capa­ FLATTERY FOR MR. WRIGFIT. ods, in their effort to win the coveted list in the person o£ Lowncy, formerly the country, though everybody knows Importance Organized This Year ble of taking care of its own team with Then Mr. Von der Ahe sat down, and championship. Because if they do, it that this is so. Nor has he commented with Holy Cross. its large population then it is not en­ when it came time for the feast and will certainly wreck the League in the at all upon the past management of the Manager Selee has heard from Char­ Causes That Contributed to the titled to a place in a league circuit. the Bow to dissolve, which was well on long run, and cause dissatisfaction all St. Louis Club, or anything concerning ley Ganzel. The latter is looking after Lack of Interest Ebright as a The hope that the street railway com­ to the hour when hell itself breathes along the line. Then, too, the guarantee his fish business in Kalamazoo, and says panies would take a hand in reviving the the personnel of that club. Mr. Wright Manager. out contamination to the world, as a to the visiting teams will prevent hard­ was strong in the conviction that it was that he will report In first-class condi­ sport proved to have been based upon pessimistic party, one Hamlet, has it, ships, and the necessity at the last mo­ the cripnling of his club by the injury tion, and appreciates the fact that he nothing of a substantial nature. As the I asked the boss if he had singled out ment of wiring home for funds to get to Hamilton that kept his players from will have plenty to do to fill Benuett s San Francisco, Feb. 15. Editor ball grounds and the Midwinter Fair a manager for next season. Aud I am them to the next town. finishing winners last season. "Take a shoes. Charley can do it. "Sporting Life:" It is with varied emo­ are located in the same end of the city glad to chronicle the fact that he said The indiscriminate issuing of passes player like Hamilton, out of my club," Arlie Latham does not have to go to tions that I take up my pen to write the companies have, and will continue his mind was fixed on Harry Wright, will bo abolished, and the press will be said he, "and it left a. very big hole. Boston to see roller polo since the this letter the last of five years steady to have, all the traffic they can attend whom he would sign at the League the only recipients of free admission to He was a great man to reach first base, Brockton Club was transferred to Lynn. correspondence with the "Sporting Life." to for several months. With their lines meeting at Harry's figure. the games. This is a good move in the and not only that, but to score his run He often acts as timer at the games in Professional baseball is dead in Cali­ thus busy they are not likely to make The old Maud Muller pet line of re­ line of economy. Of course there will be after getting there. ' that city. Latham was once clever in fornia, not beyond resurrection, any outlay for the re-establishment o) gret, "it might have been," is applicable howls from tho legion of deadheads, who "It is admitted that if he had not polo playing. let us hope, and my mission of en­ the game on a professional basis. The heretofore crowded the ball-parks; but deavoring to keep your readers posted to the remorse of President Von der Ahe been prevented from finishing the sea­ According to newspaper reports, Mike grounds will probably be rented out to whenever he thinks of his parting with then it won't last long, and cannot ma­ Kelly has given out that he will play on events of the game on the Pacific some big side show and may eventually terially effect the true lovers of the na­ son he would have led the League slope, Mr. Editor, Is, therefore, at an Brodie. in run getting, for he was well ahead first base for Chicago the coming season be cut up into building lots. Brodie's sale was no work of the boss. tional pastime. and catch for the Bostons. Anson says end. I had hesitated to write the words THE IDLE PLAYERS. I believe the schedule is satisfactory, al­ when he ceased playing. The one run telling the followers of the great game It was urged and advocated by Wat- that he was able to make again and that he will play first in his city and What will become of the many players kins, and this cheap-jack stroke of man­ though I haven't had the opportunity of Boston already has four catchers, and that California had finally fallen by the looking into it carefully. One thing, again was the means of winning many wayside, hoping something would occur now idle in California, who last year agement is one of the very reasons that a game. Take the Boston Club. I President Soden says that his club is earned a livelihood on the diamond has prompted Mr. Von der Ahe to do however, that I do not like, and it is the complete. to reanimate the daily lessening interest, continuous season. This will undoubt­ think it was its good fortune in avoid­ the end has come at last, and the would be difficult to say. There are business with Harry Wright. The ing serious injuries to its players that Harvard and Brown will play five but dozens of clever minor league men here edly enhance the interest of the "fans" games this season, two each on the op­ announcement cannot be honestly post­ Browns will be extensively billed and played a great part in its winning the yet, and owing to the dearth of offers advertised in their Eastern towns next from start to finish. Especially if the pennant." posing grounds, and one on neutral ter- poned. from the East it is probable that the race be a close one. The causes that brought about the season, and that indefatigable worker, Now if President Nicklin is only lucky THINKS WELL OP ST. LOTUS. death of professional baseball in Cali­ majority of them will be forced into George Munson, will see to it through Mr. Wright thought the coming sea­ JACOB C. MORSE. other channels of employment. A few enough to secure honest, impartial and fornia have been so often dwelt upon the medium of the Eastern press that ( competent umpires, I must say, em­ son would be a grand one. He said in these letters that it is not again neces­ have already given up hope of obtaining the coming of the Browns is exten­ that It would be difficult to pick a win­ DETROIT nOTLETS. Eastern engagements and are numbtrec phatically, that the oatlook is very bright sary to extensively refer to them. It sively hailed, while Harry Wright will indeed. Since Manager McCloskey re­ ner from such clubs as Boston, Cleve­ is sufficient to say that bad management among the working mechanics and play star parts in the write ups. land, Pittsburg, New York and Phila­ No Gronnds Yet Secured A Large ported for duty on the 3rd, he has been, Scrap on Vanderbcck's Hands. in past seasons, and the public distrust tradespeople. __ MTJNSON'S SCHEME. delphia. There never was a year when of a close syndicate controlling the ma­ LINCOLN'S NEW MANAGER, busily 'engaged in getting together Detroit, Feb. 18. Editor "Sporting Mr. Munson, a practical newspaper a team that will keep them all guessing. the indications were so bright that the jority of the clubs, were largely re­ I had a call a few days ago from man, who appreciates fully the value Interest would be sustained from the Life:" Van Dorbcck, who holds the sponsible for present conditions. A. fac­ Hiram Elbright, more familiarly known He has already received quite a number Western League franchise for Detroit, of advertising, has a suggestion that of applications for places on the team, beginning to the end. Speaking of the tor, too, that should not be overlooked as "Buck" on the coast. He informed is worthy of consideration at the next St. Louis Club, ha did not want to see has not yet found grounds, but he has was continuous playing for over 10 that he had signed to manage the but has only signed, up to date, Sam a large-sized scrap on his hands. This me League meeting. Larooue, Frank Butler, Jack McCann, pitcher Gleascn allowed to leave the years, from January 1 to December 31. Lincoln, Neb., team for the coming Mr. Munson's plan Is the establish­ club. He had a high opinion of young may be taken as a sure indication that The baseball goose was worked to death, season. Ho will play an infield position and Frank Wilson. McCloskny seems to Clarksou, and thought Breitenstein not the season approaches, and that it will ment of a press bureau of the National have become thoroughly iinb.ied with the ho Ai»e>>» <«i«» Tlu» trouble nvoai- over and its goldei) ej-'gs have disappeared _ju, ^ii addition to handling the men, juid' in­ League, to be opened on the identical .that there are a nuiubu of catiahiB- only the leading V \n \h(, 'front'1 ranlE the effort to revive it. ~"~ tends to make up his outfit chicliy from I ;^ua players, and, as a matter of fact, they NO ^PROFESSIONAL; BASEBALL THIS YEAR. HUPS of the newspaper department itf' youngsters rn rtfesr7 Tinted. Suites of ours are the hone of con tendon in jiearly all * * ? connection with a tug tneatncal or who only want the chance to play profes­ roriiia this 'season that "is, one' ot'irAjj- circus enterprise. The duties of this allowed to leave, and thought.. he would in'disnutuTrc Fred Can-oil, once'known from, and he should not httS .'^j- v'- sional ball to bring out their latent abil­ pretentious. There will, of coursej__JJe bureau would be to prepare matter foi ities and astonish the world. The idea do finely in Boston. With such strength as "Handsome Fred Catroll," of Pitts- the usual formations of am^te'jfiiiHl in getting together a fim ^-'^^ »* 'rs publication in the various newspapers III -tb.0 batteries, St. Louis ought to be burg, and Billy George, who formerly Elbright will make a good rii.'i:! :'W -'ho is a food one, if (and there i; always an semi-professional organizations, but no a few days in advance of the appear if), you can only lay your hands on them. in the fight nil summer. held the wild pitch record for New association of salaried players. This de­ Lincoln Club. He has had pieuu of ance of a foreign team in a home city Harry has beem receiving the greet­ York. Both men now play in the out­ experience in the Hue of controlling The history of base ball, from its crea­ cision was reached a. -few days, ago by For instance, if the Philadelphias were tion up to the present time is full of ings of hosts of friends while here. It field. Away back In September, before Mr. J. B. Gilbert, after his conversa­ players, and twice captained the San scheduled for St. Louis on May 1. an was suggested that it would be a grace­ the Western League was organized, tion with Jatnes A. Hart, of Chicago. Jose team through hot work to cham­ "ifs," and I hope John J. will be some­ Van Derbeck, who is a early bird sort interesting .story of the Philadelphia thing more than ordinarily suc­ ful tribute to give him a banquet, and A", Mr. Gilbert controls the key to the pionship honors. Under his care the San team published four or five days previoui the matter is already under way. Ex- of fellow, signed Carroll and George, situation as possessor of the Haight Jose players developed a degree of team cessful, because he deserves to be; for and paid them advance money! If any with a brief review of the team s work, a more energetic, hard-working and sin. Mamiger John Morrill, of (he Bostons, street grounds, what he determines upon work never before seen in this State. El the personnel, and chatty, breezj has the matter in hand, and the affair other players in the country have re­ will be the law of the case. bright himself is a hard-working, earnest cere fellow does not breathe. ceived advance money this winter, will stories, followed by a few interesting But confidentially, why shouldn't Mc­ promises to be most delightful in every He has studied tho situation very care­ player, who never loses interest in a squibs from day to day, would usually respect. they please step forward and take seats fully in all its phases, and after mature game no matter how heavy the odds Closkey be able to get together a winning on the stage? Having signed Carroll work up an interest. This method sys­ team? He has carte blanche to go ahead, FAST DAY KNOCKED OUT. deliberation concluded to throw up all of may he against him. As a batter he tematically pursued throughout the By a decisive vote the House of Repre­ and George, the natuial inference would his plans, any one of which would possesses more than average ability, anc and sign who he pleases; sufficient be that Detroit was entitled to their League circuit, reinforced by pithy, gos­ means is at his disposal for the purpose. sentatives abolished Fast Day and it have, under more favorable circum­ as a fielder takes desperate chances sipy paragraphs confined to the coming looks as though the Senate would follow services. But lo! now comes Banshee stances been undoubtedly highly success­ He is a sure thrower, and has the arm He is not hampered by outside influ­ suit. As this course was recommended Johnson, president of the Western of such and such a team would, so Mr. ences, nor is he handicapped by inquisi­ League, and gravely announces that ful. His scheme to bring out to the of a young man at his first season's Munson thinks, prove a paying invest­ tive and meddling officials. Further by the Governor in his inaugural, it coast an entire new lot of players would play. Above all, he is a reliable man ment. will receive his signature. The result Carroll and Geoige dp not belong to have in my judgment been the only way personally, and I am sure will give sat­ than this, it is an established fact that will be to give Boston another playing Detroit, but must play in Grand Kapids, of vivifying the pastime here. He had isfaction in Lincoln. MEMORIES OF "JAX." Savnnah has always been a great baso championship holiday and it already had which town has not signed the men, the means at his command to start the With the absence of base hall there I forgot to tell you that I mot Johnnie ball city, and has never failed to more than any other League city. June and cannot sign thc?m without smash­ ball rolling for '04, but was wise Ward and his setter at Jacksonville. make the sport profitable to tho owners ing the National Agreement into bits. is a scarcity of news of the diamond, Johnnie had Billy Taylor on his staff of the franchise; and does not now owe 17 is a great holiday here, and Boston Mr. Johnson kindly explains that at enough to see that a salaried league and as I am about to close this cor­ penny and has never failed to pay will therefore have at home April 19, could not live through the season. I do respondence I feel impelled to express as sort of a bottle holder and second. one tho organization of the. League it was not think anyone else will have the "What's Billy doing in Jacksonville?" every obligation. This truth should make May 30, June 17 and Labor Day. I agreed that each club should send to him my regret at a step rendered necessary comparatively easy for the manage­ wonder what city will get the first plum. boldness to start up the game this year. by the existing order of things on the I asked Ward. it get a list of fourteen players desired, which All experienced mcn^ agree that the peo­ "Oh, the same old thing, and same ment to secure players of ability, and On Fast Day the Bostons used to list he would glance over, and if he saw coast. I hope, however, that in the near no doubt it will. the entire receipts, for the guarantee to ple should get a rest in basebaH and that future I may be enabled to pen the people, eh Bill," said Mr. Ward. some college club did not amount to no objection the requests would be it would be foolhardy in the face of the "Yes, the same. Do you remember One thing I am sure of, and that is, granted. It was further understood, so pleasing intelligence that America's no­ when we met in Peoria about urn that McCloskey is fully alive to the fact very much. Now they will have to lack of patronage to attempt a revival blest game has again taken root on far share with some League club. April says Mr. Johnson, that if any disputes at present. The depression is not con­ yes, I'll take a beer; thanks about 17 that he must have a team of fine hall arose he should settle them according Western soil and thrives and flourishes. years ago wasn't it, Johnnie," strained players that will represent this city, both weather is a very doubtful quantity fined to this section alone, but apparently J. M. OARROLL. hereabouts and we will be lucky if it is to his best judgment. As a poetess of extends over the whole State. The Bos­ Billy's bass through . a stein that he on and off the field, and with this end not inclement. passion might murmur, that would be a tons played at Los Angeles last Sunday, transferred to the already capacious in view, he is working slowly, carefully NO CHANCE FOR DEAI5. sweetly delicious and ecstatically charm­ and the "Times" of that city briefly MILWAUKEE MEMS. cargo beyond his face. and cautiously to sign such a team. I do not doubt in the least that Cin­ ing, not to say odorously delightful sort renders an account of the game as fol­ Then they began to talk of ages and Where the ball park for '94 is to be cinnati would like to exchange Chamber­ of game. Mr. Johnson further sets lows: "That base ball has lost its charms Ward, with soubrette-like coyness, for situated has not yet been determined forth that in the list of names sent by The Dates For the Team's Spring upon. There are two excellent places lain and Murphy for Jack Stivetts. I for the ISs Angeles public was strik­ Trip Now Arranged. ball players, like soubrettes, are t9uchy see that President Brush was interview­ Detroit, Carroll and George were omit­ ingly illustrated yesterday afternoon on the point of years immediately within the city limits, and also Wheel­ ted, and as Grand Rapids included thorn, Milwaukee, Feb. 21. The Milwaukee changed the topic. man's Park. If the latter place is ed on this matter the other day, but to when the Bostons played against Pete I base ball team will make a tour of what purpose? President Soden said to Grand Rapids they must go. The Lohman's nine out in the Athletic Park "I have a funny one on Bill," said selected a monetary consideration will facts are that Vanderbeck was on tho Southern and Eastern cities prior to the Johnnie. "When Mitchell gave his ex­ have something to do with it. some time ago that the Boston Club for diamond to an indifferent sort of a opening of the Western League season, gives us 21 days at home 1894 was complete, so that there will be Pacific coast at the time of the meeting, crowd. The game resulted in a score of hibition in Jacksonville the day after he The schedule being unable to leave there owing to April 20. Manager Cushman has ar­ arrived, Bill was chosen by Mitchell's when the season begins, Memorial Day no deals for players as far as Boston is 7 to 4 in favor of the visitors, after some ranged games for the following dates: and Fourth of July. This is good. concerned. Jack Stivetts is a great business, and John S. Barries was dele­ fairly good playing which lasted for manager, Billy Thompson, to referee gated to look after Detroit's interests. April 7 and 8, Cincinnati; April 9, the sparring bouts. The first bout was The base ball people of Lincoln, Neb., favorite in this city. The corps of nearly two hours." The paper evidently 10 and 11, Cleveland; April 12, 13, and seem to be hot around tho collar about catchers here is complete. Connaughton Vanderbeck told Barnes that Carroll shared the apathy manifested by the between two light-weight Florida crack­ and George were on the Detroit's list, 14, Pittsburg; April 15, open; April 1(5 er negroes. In the second round one of the alleged ill-treatment they received at is a far better batsman and base runner public, as it did not publish the score of and 17, Louisville: April 18, 19 and 20, the hands of Manager McCloskey. Why than Murphy, whose whole playing is but Barnes forgot to notify President the play. the crackers fell from a right hand cross Johnson. Nashville; April 21 and 22, St. Louis, they should be is beyond my compre­ in his superb backstopping and wonder­ LOOKING FORWARD. providing the National League season on the jaw and laid for a minute while hension, for McCloskey never signed ful throwing. It was only a few weeks The association's action was nonsensi­ It seems to be the general impression Billy fought a mouth fight with the cal. This is proven by Nick Young's does not open on April 19, but if it other man's seconds. This gave the oth­ with them. He merely hail under con­ ago that I was called down for making that the only way by which base ball should the games will be transferred to sideration their favorable offer, and sign­ the suggestion, and a suggestion only, response to a request by Johnson to can be made a success hereafter will be er coon time to sleep out his nap and consider the fourteen players named by St. Joe; April 23, Peoria. ed with Savannah because he" believed that Murphy would be a good man for the formation of a league taking in six This will give the men ample time to as he picked himself up Billy ran over it to his interest to do so. That is all us, and a Cincinnati correspondent went each club as "reserved." The gentle or eight of the leading cities of Califor­ to him, pushed him back in a sleeping Nick replied that such a thing would get in condition for the regular cham­ there is about the matter. in the nir thereat. nia, Oregon and Washington. While the pionship season and also give the public [jpsition and counted ten seconds over "Marguerite" Lewis seems to be in the ONE MAN SHOT FOR NEW YORK. be impossible, and advised the clubs to distance between the two sections is uim. After the exhibition Bill Thomp­ jump in and sign as many eligible play­ an idea as to their strength. "Cush" wim again. I wonder if he wouldn't I was really flustered to think that great aud transportation rates are high has arangcd games with some of the son gave the boxers $1 apiece and Billy like to locate in Montgomery, Ala., emanating from this burg ers as possible. it is thought that sectional rivalry, the same amount. Billy went on a anything If Johnson, or anybody in the Western strongest teams in the National League, again? should attract the attention of a New coupled with a year's rest and good play­ and it will be a severe test on the young strike for five and Thompson finally The management promises me a few York writer. It is true, of course, that Association, labors under the delusion ing will bring out enough patronage to compromised on $2.50. that Detroit will submit to any such pitchers and catchers. Milwaukee will surprises in the near future, so I will we take all our cues from Gotham and more than meet the extra expense. I open the season away from home. "The day after the fight Billy was content myself temporarily. would be dead if it were not for what gold brick game as the one now being met Mr. Kockwell, who managed the explaining how easy it came for Corbett. JAY R. BFF. attempted they will do well to stand UNIFOHMS ORDERED. 'It was as easy as Ted Sullivan beat­ we got thence. What would become Taeoma team for a couple of seasons, Mr. Cushman this morning sent an of base ball if it were not for New from under, * the other day. I asked him if he came ing Chris Von der Ahe in a Dutch dia­ NOTES. order to Spalding & Bros., of Chicago, lect imitation of Chris,' said Billy." York? I want to say right here that I here in connection with the game, and he for the Milwaukee Club's uniforms. He simply made the suggestion that Tim Vanderbeck has now signed the fol­ promptly replied: "No base ball for me Ward shot birds and craps and got Billy lowing men: Cobb, Harper and Balz, until 1895. The game is as flat in the has selected chocolate gray with maroon Taylor half shot on numerous occasions Keefe would make a good man for Bos­ pitchers; Lohman and Kreig, catchers; trimmings for the traveling suits. The ERYSIPELAS ton. I say so to-day. Tim is in fine Pacific-northwest as it is in California." during his stay in Jacksonville. Earl, Cross and Kverett, infielders; Car- stockings will be of maroon and the THE BURBIIIDGES. condition and is fit to do good work. I Rockwell and Gilbert may hold a con­ caps of chocolate gray with a double wouldn't dare, of course, to intimate roll, George and McGuckin, outfield. ference in the near future to discuss a To George Burbridge I am Indebted Health, Appetite and Strength Re­ A second baseman is needed. Van says band of maroon. The home suits will newed by Hood's Sarsaparilla. that ue would do for New York. The big league for next year, but, of course, be of white with black trimmings with For a wilderness of courtesies and kind­ funny thing is that a New York writer his players are the cream of the Cali­ that is a long way ahead and naught nesses in Jacksonville. George is out ' C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.: fornia League, and he scouts the sug­ maroon coats. The stockings will be of himself having been condemned to live may result from the matter. black as will the caps. The word "Mil­ of base ball and is in the stationery busi- "Hood's Sarsaparilla is splendid. I had long more less under the shadow of Boston's gestion that as the season advances they THE BOLD COLONEL. iess. He says the game in Florida isn't >een troubled with erysipelas, and three times gilded dome should make such cracks. may develope into whipped cream. There is only one man here I know waukee" will be worked in big letters 'ikely to be over prosperous next season, md It in my head and face. I became nt-arly Ono of Boston's best newspapermen, Judge Collnm was in Detroit a few who would boldly tackle the difficult job across the breast, .jeorge's brother, Colonel Jim Burbridge, "blind and my hair all came out. My husband days ago. He is in fine voice. MAY BE "PHBN051S." vished me to try Hood's Sarsaparilla. I only George Dickinson, of the New York of trying to put base ball on its feet, and :s the proprietor of the Jacksonville took three bottles before '"Telegram," got his early training here, a F. MATHISON. that man is Colonel Robinson. The William Roberts, whom Manager Opera House. Jim will branch out in so did that hard and faithful worker, Colonel, to give him is due, is a hustling Cushman has signed to play behind the the show business on an extensive basis I Was Free poor Bill Harris, who killed himself by BUFFALO'S LOSS. fellow who easily rides down obstacles bat, is said to be a young Hercules. He next season, and will be interested with rom my old-time trouble and long suffering*. the hard work he had in "New York. that would conquer most people and I is over six feet tall and weighs 185 my fat and tawny friend Billy Iveogh, It has never returned until last winter while I It is a pity, indeed, that such writers aa Outflelder Armour Seriously, Per- am sure if he had half a chance he pounds. He is only 21 years of age. of Charleston, S. C., in a theatrical eu- was 111 with the grip, a sliffht attack broku out Iiaps Fatally, Injured. For the past two seasons he has played on my face. After my sickness I was not well: Tim Murnane, Billy Sullivan, Ed. Ste- would come right to the front again. .erprise. became easily tired and lost my appetite. I vens and Walter Barues cannot dish up Homestead, Pa., Feb. 17. As a result But he has lost nearly all, if not all of with semi-professional clubs In Pennsyl­ IN PROSPBOT. esumed taking Hood's Sarsaparilla aud am news fit for New Yorkers to read. of the Ann street coasting at this place his old prestige, he has no capital to vania, and his record was one to be Mr. Von der Ahe will endeavor to Wow! Will Armour, the base ball player who back him such a venture, I under­ proud of. Carish and Roberts will make ?ivo an imitation of his countryman, SPOKES FROM THE HUB. is signed with the Buffalos for this stand, and, I do not think, could secure i a splendid battery, providing they come 3ismark, at the League meeting in'a dip- Hood's5>P"Cures Here's another phenom. His name is season, Miss Polly Murdoch, James Slo- the needed cash in these days of "tho : up to the expectations of "Papa." Car­ omatic effort to sign Danny Richardson. Henry Lampe, and he lives in South cum, a prominent citizen of the town, stringency." I ish, who is only 18 years of age, lives believe Mr. Byrne would give Richard- now using the fourth bottle and can run up and and Dan Louis are confined to their REFORMS NEEDED. ! at Aima, Wis., and is over six feet tall. down stairs as spry as ever. The tired feeling Boston. He has been pitching effective­ ion and say ?500 for Willie Gleason. s gone and I have a good appetite " MRS. W'u. ly hereabouts, and has been prevented beds suffering from injuries sustained When the game is resumed here the i When he played with La Crosse two low is it fbout Donnolly? i. BARINGER, Olive Kidge, New Yo;k. heretofore from playing professionally on the hill last night. It is believed by managers should bear in miiid that there j years ago he pitched against the The boss is very much addicted to on account of the opposition of his par­ his physicians that Armour cannot re­ is a *^0ibility of sickening the uuHic strongest seiiii-prtfessional team in Min­ lichardson and Burns, but Burns is evi­ Hood's Pills cure all liver ills, bilious- ents. He comes near being a six-footer, cover. with too much of a good thing. The j neapolis and struck out twentjr-one men. dently out of the question. So is Billy ness, jaundice, indigestion, sick headache. THE SPORTING LIFE. Feb. 24. There are various contributing causes or this, but far the most of it is due BASE o the increasing dominance of the BALL itchers as the season advances. The everse of the patronage practice should e and can be the ease if the game 'THE RIGHT RIND OF A TESTIMONIAL s made to become more interesting with LOOK TO BATTING. ie growth of the season. If the mag- Spalding's Trade-Mark Mitts are used on all the Ball Fields throughout the World, and are highly recommended by the leading :ates should provide rules so that bat­ __ Professionals, Collegians and Amateur Players in the Country. ing would .be free at all times, fielding, i LESSON FOR THE RULE MAKERS ase running and the other features of lie game would NATURALLY UrPROVB EACH RECURRING SEASON. ith the advance of the season and lie whole game would increase in in­ vest with spectators day by day until Pitcher Dominance Responsible For ic last game for the championship was layed. Patronage would then increase the Annual Mid-Season Slump An 'ith the age of the season instead of ecreasing as in the past. It would he case of "first the worst, the middle Object Lesson For the Opponents fie same, the last the best of all the ame." The enthusiasm of all the ol Bunt Restriction. ranks would be held to the last day of ae season and new cranks would de- elop fast enough to fill the seats of the Baltin ore, Feb. 20. Editor "Sporting acation absentees. In other words, a Life:" Captain Ward our Joimnie regressive enthusiasm would be pro- was down here last week to see Manager uced. It is only a waning one now Ilanlou, and took occasion to crack up eeause the fuel to feed it diminishes Dan Brouthers to the local reporters. s the season advances. Keep up Ball players are, as a usual thing, gen­ the erous fellows, aud seldom uel, and the fire of enthusiasm will No. 8/0. No. 7/0. do anything ncrease to the end. There is no use in No. 8/0. Spaldlng's Kennedy Patent Mitt, made of finest drab buckskin, well padded No. 7/0. Spaldlng's Special League Mitt, front, sides and hand of extra fine ana else but praise thi'ir comrades. One sserting this cannot be done, for it can and steel frame around fingers and thumb, affording absolute protection against broken fin­ specially tau'nert drab tmckskin; the back of best quality dogskin. Padded with extra so expert as Mr. %Vard can always e by giving the batting an equal chance gers. Back and thumb laced, giving opportunity to change padding to suit. Price. $10.OO. thick felt, and laced all s round so that padding may t» adjusted to suit the wearer. This afford to be generous", end yet it is a vith the other features Mitt is absolutely the finest protection for the hand ever made. Our Patent Short-Fingered pretty thing to see. John thinks that of the sport. No. 6/Q. Spaldlng's Professional Mitt, Morrill Style, made throughout of finest Throwing Glove with each Milt.______.______Price, $7.SO. Brouthers will do better under Hanlon ALBERT MUTT. . quality dr»T> buckskin, well padded and edges bound with morocco, thumblaoed to palm to prevent ripping. A soft, easy fitting and durable Mitt. Price, $6.00. No. 5/0 Spalding's League Mitt, made of fine selected hqgskiu throughout, and than the past two seasons indicate, and laced back to permit adjustment of padding. A very soft and pliable Mitt, with Patent very likely that will be the case. It IRWIN'S Fingerless Throwing IDEAS. No- OX. Spalding's Decker Patent Mitt, front, sides and hand-piece made of velvet Glove^______Price, $5.00. seems odd that such a great big base tanned deerskin, the ball molecule as Dan back of fine selected bogsklu. Laced all around with tole leather No. O. Spalding's Mitt, front, sides and hand-piece made of velvet tanned deerskin, Brouthers should HE PHILADELPHIA MANAGER back for extra protection to the fingers, and well padded. Patent Fingerless Throwing the back of flue hof-skin. Well padded and laced all around loallow adjustment of padding. be classed in the TALKS AT LENGTH, Olove with each Mitt. Price, $3.5O. Patent Fingerless Throwing Glove with each Mitt. Price, $3 00. PROTOPLASM SYSTEM, but that is about how it is. He must No. A. Spalding's Amateur nitt, made of extra quality leather, heavilv padded with No. 3. Spalding's Practice Mitt, front, sides and back of brown grained leather be "handled" and "jollied" and "man­ Vnd Tells Just How Teams Ought to felt aud laced to allow adjustment of padding. Patent Throwing Glove with each Mitt. hand-piece of yellow tanned sheepskin, well padded and laced all around for adjustment aged" it appears, and he has certainly Play, How Championships Should Pric«, $2.00. of padding. Edges leather bouuu. Price, $1.OO. come to the right shop for such wares. be AVon, and How He Proposes to !Sred Hanlon is quite a manipulator. The BASEMAN'S AND conditions in Baltimore will be some­ Handle the Phillies Me.xt Season. INFIELDER'S MITT. what different from Brooklyn, but no No. 4X. Spalding's Baseman's and Infielder's nitt, made of velvet tanned deertkln, Philadelphia, No. 3X. Spalding'a League Baseman's and Infielder's Mitt, made of finest and edges and hand-piece morocco bound. A very soft and pliable Mitt, fine felt pi dd ing One more in Dan's favor than in Boston per­ Feb. 21. Arthur Irwin softest light-cotored buckskin, edges and band-piece morocco bound, fine felt padding. Mitt only, made in rights or lefts. ______Kach, $2.OO. haps. The fact that Dave Foutz and alked at considerable length the other A very eusy-fittiug aud pliable glove. One Mitt only, made in rights or lefts. Dan were both available for first base ay on the make-up and prospects of the Each, $3.00. No. 5X. Spalding's Baseman's and Infielder's Mitt, made of gold tanned leather, in Brooklyn very likely created condi- 'hiladelphia Club tor the present season. well padded, edges leather bound, one Mitt only, made in rights and lefts. Each, $1.00. * tious that will not prevail in Baltimore. Arthur is an earnest talker, and, what There can. be nothing but praise for s better yet, never talks unless he has omething interesting to say. And when SPALDING'S BOYS' CATCHERS' MITTS. Dan's batting he is a groat acquisition No. OX B. Spalding's Boys' nitt, Decker to the Orioles in that respect but it is e gets started it is at railroad speed, Patent front, sides and hand-piece made or of velvet tanned brown deerskin, the back of fine selected hogskin. Laced all a-ound, with No. 4. Spalding's Boys' nitt, grain leather front and back, with yellow tanned believed that the very fact that lie is he has a gooo" command of words, sole leather back-piece for extra protection to lingers, and well padded. Patent Throwing leather hand-piece, leather bound, nicely padded, with, lace all around for adjustment of uch __ ud never halts for one to express his Glove with each Mitt. Price, $2.00. padding. No Throwing Glove. Price, 5Oo. A GREAT HITTER meaning. Irwiu has good ideas on club operates on his mind disastrously to his lanagemcnt, and some that are largely No 2. Spalding's Boys' Mitt, made throughout of yellow tanned buckskin, well No.. 5. Spalding' Boys' Mitt, leather front with canvas back, leather bound, nicely padded, with lace all around to allow adjustment of padding. Edges leather bound. paddedded, strong and substantially made. No Throwing Glove. fielding. His appearance on the field jeoretical and impracticable. Throwing Glove with each Mitt. Price, $1.50. Price, 25o. indicates some such process of rea­ TEAM WORK NOTIONS. soning as this: "Oh, well, this first "Team work, and hard and earnest Spalding's Base Ball Supplies are used exclusively by all the leading clubs and colleges throughout the United States and Canada. base play is only a side issue, but I will laying to the finish, no matter how far make up for it when. I step out to the head or behind, is what wins games," plate." And to give him due credit, so aid Irwin. "There must be no jealous- DON'T BE DECEIVED—BUY THE BEST. he does. But then, you know, he really es, and every player must consider Be sure that Spalding's Trade-Mark is on what you buy. Send for Base Ball Catalogue. could in addition look alive at the ini­ imself but a part of a machine, to work tial corner and appear less galvanic. i unison with others. Men who play Now, this man can, if he chooses, or records or for applause are no good, O'HCAGO, 1O8 Madison Street; NEW YORK, 24=3 field away up in G, and that is where nd no matter how brilliant their playing A. G. SPALDING Uroadway; PHILADELPHIA, 1O32 Chestnut St. Ned Hanlon proposes to tune him to. my be they are more of a detriment & BROS If one could got Dan up to a high pitch ian a benefit to the team. "I intend to impress upon against the word "giants," as applied to six or seven years, died quite suddenly last he can make most excellent base ball my men at FOREST CITY" FINDINGS. week. CHICAGO GLEANINGS. music. He can be a perfect symphony he very start that they are strong the club in his city. If it as distaste­ nough to win the pennant, and if they ful to the patrons down there as the If John Irwin should land HaverhlH In at first base if he chooses an absolute EVERYTHING ROSY FOR THE the League, how much like the palmy NO SPKING TRIP FOR THE COLTS poem in athletics. But it appears, from ail to do so the fault can be laid at word "spiders" is, as applied to a teiim days of '80 It would seem! That city ought all accounts, that he must be "handled" leir doors only. I am not a believer in CLEVELAND BALL PATRONS. containing such stocky men as Kid to be ripe for professional ball, since it THIS YEAR. for it. Now, really, Dan is big enough ard or good luck, and do not take any Chikls, Ed. McKean, Charley Zimmer, has had such a long rest. and old enough and experienced enough Lock in the plea of a club that is losing Ir. Robison Talks Freely—He Disa­ "Cy" Young, Buck Ewing in Cleveland, Or. Edwin F. Vose, a famlllnr gentleman Ansoii Says They Will Do Their to put forth his best skill at all times iat It 'is playing in hard luck.' More grees With Mr. Brush we can readily sympathize with the com­ In the early history of the New England ften it is playing carelessly and indiffer- on the Hit- plainants. League and a devotee of the sport to the Training Right ill Chicago—The without "handling" to extract it, and if by-Pitcher Rule—Some Proposed ELMER E. BATES. greatest degree, was to-night nominated he does not do it this season he will ntly. Old Man Not to Retire Just Yet- THE TROUBLE LAST SEASON. Changes—Other Notes and News by the Republicans of Ward Five as a certainly be classed in public estimation of PORTLAND POINTS. member of the School Committee. The General Mention. with the back numbers and end 'The Phillies were strong enough last Interest. nomination is equivalent to an election. HTS CAREER oasou to win the pennant, but they A Trio of Dr. Vose has for a long time been a most Chicago, Feb. 22. Editor "Sporting vere behind simply because they played Tossers Signed—Anent successful practitioner In this city. in one of the ininar leagues, if not in Cleveland, O., Feb. 19. Editor "Sport- Coacher Morelock—The N.K. League ^ife:" In all likelihood the practice retirement at Wappinger Falls. I'rob- i a disjointed way, and depended too Will. Mains strode In town this week work 11 nth upon their batting to win. ng Life:" When I left Cleveland five Circuit—A Risky Move, Etc. to look after his bank account. "Oh, I'm of the Chicago (Jolts this coming ably Dan realizes this ay. well as anyone reoks ago spring will be done right here in Chi­ else less interested, and that is why we "I know from what Clements and for the coast the base ball Portland, Me.. Feb. 19, 1894. Editor busy as a cranberry merchant," said the there tuation here was deplorable. It seemed tall hitter to the "Ufe" correspondent. cago. President James A. Hart, of the of Baltimore are looking to see him be have told me and from my own "Sporting Life: Since the writing of Everyone hopes that Jack Burke* s right Chicago Ball Club, who once baervations at the games I saw the o be understood that under no circurn- the last letter, three players have been returned from more the most valuable first base- ances would President Frank de Hass arm Is all right. If so, Brockton, with alifornia yesterday, brought home no man all things considered in these 'billies play, that there was an utter signed by the Portland team for the whom he has signed, will have a magtirl- more startling news concerning the na­ whole great United States of America. ack of generalship. When the boys {obison have anything to do with base coming season. They are Edward H. cerit outflelder. pure at th« bat there all; that no local syndicate could be "Grandpa" Morse tional game. He said there was little As Dun first came into prorainance at was no under- Slater, William J. Mackc-y aud H. D. has been considerably irospect of the team making Troy, N. Y. the former home of the tandiug whatever between the base rgi'.nized to buy the Cleveland fran- Hill. Slater is the best known mem­ annoyed of late by certain parties vtho a trip to uuuer aise, and it was also said that Mr. have been prying into his domestic affairs. he Midwinter Fair. writer he has always held a warm and the batsman as to whether ber of the trio. He played in this city BOUND ON SPRING TRIPS. place In his regard, and it is really ex- e intended to bunt, sacrifice or line it {obison was then in the East in '91, when Frank Leonard managed The left-hander says that he will strike ndeavoring to sell snch players as out these intruders if he runs across "The San Francisco people," he said, _pected that the big first basemau will ut, and this happy-go-lucky way lost our club. Slater acted as captain that them. 'want us to bring Wny thirteen players, get a nuBu.'ui- Ln-r~sias'±'"— h'lfi'j j--£lace at the first bag left bunt and leave the pitching rules as s to be expected that a player shall SMILES AGAIN. thus be following the examples of Mike will abandon it for this season. The now how to do his work in the field Although I have never found any difll- /acant by th& fleeing of Jimmy Rogers. Tlernan and Jim Garry, who gave up twirl­ value of practice trips is overestimated. they are. Did you notice that Cali­ ulty in He is- one of ~ihe best sacrifice hitters ing to do outfield work. fornia game of the Bostons where they roperly. If he cannot, he has no busi- getting information in Presi- Playere have found them to be a very ess on tho team. Next to scientific ent Hobisou's office, the readers of n the minor leagtys. Frank Leonard ought not to be out of >leasant arrangement. It means, as a restored the bunt just to show the The Sporting Life" Mackey hails from "North Blackinton, active participation in the game this sea­ PACIFIC COASTEKS atting base running figures as a most will remember son. He is surely one of the very best rule, that the men are to put up at some mportant factor in winning games, iat the story was extensively circulated Mass., and is a catcher. He was seen fashionable hotel, take a little exercise how they do it in cultured society? icre with the Mrnchesters in minor league managers that there are. Why, they just teazed the life out of lere is where Boston excelled last year, iat the office was closed to reporters '92, aiij :r So Tim Donohue has signed with Kansas daily and have a good time generally. the golden sands and the few spectators, nd I shall endeavor to drill my men In ud newspaper men and that the edict had 93 caught for the North Adams (Mass.) Mty. "Huckster" Is a hard, earnest work- "The result often is that the team is ha same tactics. Nothing so disgusts een given out that no news of any team. "Grandpa" Morse, whose deliv­ r In all departments. He was a great too. From the newspaper accounts of ery worse off at the end of its practice trip the season on the coast, with the bunt he public or so takes the heart out of ind was to be furnished. Mark the Mackey received while in the New ick-up for Dover last season. than before they began upon it. Anson. man as to see a man doubled up when iffiereuce. When I walked into Mr. lampshire city, pronounces the newcomer And Captain Frank Fennelly Is still from las abolished, the Boston team do not ap­ an able tosser and fully competent to hold nder. He won't be a great while, how- always said that the best condi- pear to have done sny better bitting here is no earthly reason why he {obison's office Saturday he was all up his end. ver. :ioned team he ever put ujxm the field than the minor lenguers. hould not have reached the base in miles and as ready to impart informa- Hill lias been in the Southern League EDWIN PHiLUrs. at the opening of the season was when, That is an indication of what the first afety. lon as is the average phonograph to the past two summers. He is an outneld- the nine practiced right out here on tho part of the League season will be with "When a man gets on first base it ing "Two Little Girls in Blue" or T and claims Colchester, Conn., as his ake front. That certainly was a cold the bunt penalized and the pitcher left hould be the object of the succeeding Daisy." home. PROVIDENCE PICKINGS. nongh place. This year, therefore, the where the rules of '93 put him. Mark atsman to see that a run comes in and BUSINESS BEGINS AT ONCE. These are the only tossers yet signed. men are likely to do their preliminary hoy must go about to the accotnplish- The little quibble over Oliver Burns still ?he Probable Make-up of the Grays the prediction the game will be awfully 'I have sent for Tebeau," said Mr. continues. It is only * question of a nomi­ work on the South Side grounds. tame if they do not move the pitcher nent of that purpose in the surest and lobison, "and expect him here W'edues- nal lucrease over the '93 salary and the —General Mention. There is every facility there in the way back. Of course, the hoys will get the safest way known in base ball. ay. Then we'll begin to hustle." mRtngemeut should come to time. If not, Providence, R. I., Feb. 19. Editor of baths, dressing rooms, etc. The hang of free hitting better aud better "I helped inaugurate the style of game "No Southern trip?" (liver's excellent services will be appro­ Sporting Life:" Base ball can hardly sprinting path will be especially desir­ as the season progresses, but the pitch­ n Boston in 1801 that the Hubites have "No. Gymnasium practice will be bated by Springfield or some ether strcug »e said to be booming here just now, able, as that will constitute a large part ers will improve also, and midseason nirsued ever since, and the public well ried this year. I think the boys will be earn. )ut the game is in a healthy state of of the early practice. Whenever a nice will show about as dull and tame a sport xnowa how successful it has proved ailed together in about three weeks HIS DEPARTURE REGRETTED. >reservation, and the cranks are waiting day conies the men can get out on the as we ever had since base ball began. against other League clubs. ossibly sooner." By the last Issue of the "Sporting Life" !or April with ill-concealed impatience. field and tons the ball. The players are "When I was a member of the Phillies t Is seen that Harry Morelock, "that You can't make mud pies without mud, Do you at this time anticipate any sweet singer of Israel," has slgred with The roster of Grays has not grown to report April 1, and should be in good and you cannot make a good, lively, six years ago we had a team that might hanges in the teamV" his old love, Troy, of the Eastern League. since our last letter. Manager Murray condition when they come." robust game of base ball without letting lave made a fair showing in the Eastern "None, unless New York will give us This move takes out of these ranks the ins received a great many applications MEN UNDER CONTRACT. the batsman hit the ball to initiate ,eague, but it was away outclassed Davis for Burkett and Boston Long for finest coacher that the New England Tom players who are willing and anx- President Hart said that the state­ play. Another thing. A great many n the major organization. There is no JcKean. 1 am not anxious to make League bus e\er contained. Jim Ctdworth, ous to play here. There seems to be ment that the club had signed several proclaim that there are such excuse to be offered this year. Our ither of the changes. McKean is par- Tommy Kenrns. Billy McGunnigle, Connie no lack of good material, and the man­ amateur players who would be given a SERIOUS DIFFIOUt,TIES earn is strong enough individually, and icularly anxious to play elsewhere, Murphy, Wiman Andrus, Tom O'Brlon, agement feels confident of securing a trial was erroneous. The only man so connected with abolishing f I can succeed in getting and Billy Clymer were Al men on the the bunt; the boys to hinking seven years a sufficiently long lines. But Moi clock's coaching, heard for ine team for "94. Bassett and Lyons secured was Lee, the young catcher that it cannot be done without unduly ,)lay together as I hope to do we will line for any player to stay in a city, the first time In this league last season, hold that they were not properly re­ from Milwaukee. Including Ryan, who hampering the umpire, and tying things win the majority of our games." told I'M. when he came in to see me was something eutircly unique. The secret served, but it is evident to anybody is expected to sign, 21 men are under up in a knot generally. Well, they seem GENERAL OLUD NEWS. hat I regarded him the very best all- of his success In that direction lies in his at all conversant with base ball usage contract. They are: Pitchers, Kitt- to have done it satisfactorily on the Irwin said he had not decided upon around short stop in the League and clear, resonant voice. It wts By all odds that Providence has the first claim on redge, Schriver, Langland, Lee (a Pacific coast, and the papers out there captain yet, but be intended to wear haV>'f he succeeded in inducing Boston the most agreeable tone that patrons of their services. Pettitt has been work- youngster recommended by Tom Nagle); have less to say about umpire troubles i uniform himself and direct the players o make the change this league ever heard. Tils man's coach­ I would be sorry. ing was worth ng here since the ,close of last sea­ pitchers, Hutchinson, McOill, Clnusen, than those East last season. Why "rom the coaching lines in every game. "New York wants Burkett, but I will a day's travel. The popular son, and it is now understood that Abbey, Griffith and Donnelly; first base, Of little German Is a fine singer, and those should not the League Rules Committee the players who will compose the only trade him for George Davis." delightful times spent by a coterie of per­ Wilkesbarre would like to sign him, Anson and Decker; second base, Glen- call on Manager Barnie for his exper­ Phillies during the coming season thir- DOESN'T AGREE WITH JOHN T. sonal friends, at which Morelock used to and a trade is quite likely with that alvin and Camp; third base, Parrott and ience out in California before decisively :een havo already signed. They are "Do you agree with Mr. Brush's propo­ render some choice selections will be great­ club. Manager Murray now expects to Dahlen; short stop, Irwin: out fielders, formulating the verbiage of the rules? Elements, Grady, Hartman, Heilly, Del- sition to abolish the rule giving a batter ly missed here ttls season. sign a first basemau who made a big Wilrnot, Hyan, Dungan and Lange. No doubt Mr. Bnrnie could inject a hanty, Hamilton, Weyhing, Carsey, base for being hit with a pitched NO DEFINITE MOVE YET. record in last year's Southern League; AHAINST AN EAKIA" START. whole lot of good sense in those rules, Haddock, Taylor, McGinnis, Callahan ball11V" The league still has Portland, Fall River, 'f this is done Rogers will be played Mr. Hart says Anson will go with all begotten of his experience and ob­ and Turner. '1 certainly do not. There are argu Brockton and Lewlston as the only mem­ n the outfield. Vice President Draper him to the League meeting, and will servations of the thing while in prac­ Cross, Hallman, Boyle, Alien and ments in its favor, but they are over- bers of this year's circuit. A pair of other and Director good towns is desired. Donaliver will represent then be prepared to exchange players, a9 tice-. If the magnates will only give us Thompson have not yet signed, but there >alanced by more reasonable consider­ It is the general the club at the New York schedule the Chicago Club is carrying too many a formula fur playing the is no doubt but what they will all be opinion that Worcester and Bangor will game that ations. Take the case of that bitterly fill up the gap, although It is by no meeting on Wednesday, and it is ex­ men.. He further said: "I understand will make the sport somewhat more hand by the last of next month. fought game in this city last fall when means certain. Talk, which Is always pected some exchanges will be made that the playing season will open April inspiring than in the bite past, the There are in all eighteen players, and pitcher Killen admitted that he had cheap, except when indulged In over a there. Providence has claimed the ser­ 19 In my opinion that is a fortnight patronage will be enormous in the com­ fifteen will probably be carried through ried to hurt Tebeau with a swift ball. telephone, has been tho one factor that vices of pitcher J. W. Lyston, who at least too early. I shall oppose any ing season, but if they fail to com­ the season. Take away the right of a batter to take has characterized the admittance of Bau- played here with McGunnigle's misfits schedule that will bring the Chicagoa prehend what will draw the public, anc The opening game will be played on his base when he has been deliberately gor and Worcester to the list. Three dif­ in '91. He is not remembered as a home before May 10, and even that "lot well enough alone," well enough April 2 with the University of Pennsyl­ lit by an angry pitcher and what limit ferent parties report that they would like very startling twirler, but three years vania Worcester very much, but It Is not known date is a week too soon. I think that will be sorry enough before July 4 at Broad and Huntingdon streets. could be placed upon a man in Killen s which one of them will be successful. As make mighty differences sometimes. The the coming season will be a prosperous Everything points to a big season i On April 4 the Phillies will play at the frame of mind, for instance? No: let for Banker, letter-writing Is as far as Grays need some good men in the pitch­ one and feel certain that by training they will only give tho people half a University grounds, and on April 7 they the rule remain as it is^ntil something there has been any progress made by the er's box this season. It has been woe­ at home the colts will make a better chance, but spectators must have tna* will meet Pennsylvania at Philadelphia better can be suggested." gentlemen who promise to eventually fully weak there ever since it came into showing than in the two previous years.' SBMI-OPrOKTIJXTTY Ball Park. Other games scheduled are THE BOSTON PLAYERS ON THB COAST com* to the mark. the Eastern League. Walter Burnham if they are to be enthused into paying April 11, 12 and The time is getting more precious each NOT TO RETIRE. 13, Erie at home, and I tried to get you a letter from Ta will hardly be able to get Toronto into Captain Anson now says he will play masses. One who v/as just sitting by April 14, Princeton at home. Dates wil! coma last week, but our train was de­ fleeting day, and the list of cities catnot the Great Eastern this season. He is inv desk "talking buse ball, remarks;! also be arranged with Buffalo, Wilkes be completed any too soon. first base the coming season, and in an­ "Why the first part of last season -.r tained by a blizzard. We saw a good AIIB FREE TO GO. a great organizer, and Providence is nouncing the probable make-up of his barro and Scranton. The championshu; bit of the Bostons in San Francisco Portland has indebted to him alone for its member­ team does not Philadelphia I was a regular crank, am season will open in this city on Apri Oakland and Los Angeles, and was waived claims to the ser­ mention Decker, who couldn't miss a game, hut toU vices of Journalist Dllworth. Welch. Moore ship in this league. Pat Murphy, who played so well on the base last season, the spor 19, probably with Boston. that the boys had made considerably and Kid Madden. These players are free caught here for a short time in '92, tamed down so us the season advnnoof more nor does he say anything about Mike than their legitimate expenses. Al to go where they please. Such a movo Is seems to be stirring up base ball in Kelly, who announced that he and the pitchers' got in their deadly TOO 3IITCH GO-AS-YOU-PLEASE. seemed to have been benefited by the questioned by many. Dllworth certainly Worcester to quite an extent. Sexton, was go­ work, that I knocked off entirely, al pitched as fine games as any pitcher, barr­ ing to occupy that position in the Chi­ Irwin Says There Should be Better trip, and the last game at San Fran the ex-Brown pitcher, has signed to though I had a free pass in my pocket cisco was as full of ginger as a mid ing none, In the New England League last play in New Bedford, and Sid Farrar, cago team. Couldn't keep up the interest when th/ Rules For College Base Ball. summer contest between the teams be season. Of course, he had his "off" days, batting dropiicil." Now, but his general work was good. He has an old Providence player, is consider­ really, that i Boston, Feb. 22. Manager Arthur Ir longing to Mr. Robison and Mr ing an offer from the same THAT TRI-STATE LEAGUE! not an isolated case. In fact, it is but a win, who is coaching the University o many offers aud will not be out in the club. Brown type of three-quarters of the spectator Brush. cold unless he so desires. Last spring It University pitchers are being coached Pennsylvania base ball candidates, is in NOTES AND NEWS. was thought that "Grandpa" Morse, who by Fred Woodcock, and Tommy Dowd. The Outlook For Such an Organiza­ of the game. They go out in the firs the city on a brief visit. Speaking of Nearly had been hanging around the tion Now Excellent. part of the season when the batting all the local players in the city all of the St. Louis Browns, is expected i the university team he said: city have written President Young in­ winter, would he of no avail. But he was at the college next month to give the Erie, Pa., Feb. 22. There is no longer always good, and keep up their intercs "I think that we will be equally ai dorsing "Billy" Stage's application for and he had a good-sized share in lifting a any question about the project to or­ until'the pitchers gradually tone dow strong, if not stronger than last year, very weak organization to the candidates some points on batting and a place on the staff of umpires. formidable fielding. Captain Steere, of Brown, ganize a Tri-Stiite Base Ball League the game, when the spirits of the specta do not see why some attention is not pai( Milwaukee has a splendid ranks. to comprise tors begin to wane and at last really be to the playing rules of the colleges. Play pitcher in Tommy Welch undoubtedly suffered from will have a fine team this season, am1 the following cities: Mans­ ing independently as these colleges do Charley Hastings. HP is a gentlemanly the increased distance last season, for his one that will give both Harvard and field, Canton, Akron and Dayton, in come tired of what has then turned mt each can player, requires no "managing" and is an effeminate sport. There is really n play under rules of its own mak work was vastly Inferior to that of 92. Yale a good figbt. There is being some Ohio, and Franklin, Oil City, McKees- ing. The champion team, Unrvard, ough always ready for work. Bob Moore experienced his worst record effort made to organize a State League port and Meadville, in Pennsylvania, reason to d to take the matter In hand. Umpires shouU Charley Zimmer looks unusually stout in '93 not all commensurate with his play in Rhode Island, but the scheme is by with a salary limit of $500 per month be selected for the moat Important games and heavy nowadays, but says he is lug strength while at Worcester in ill and short season, commencing May 15 of the game, for the nngnates see i This would avoid any such tactics a and at Salem In '92. His friends believe no means an assured thin*^,^^,^ demonstrated season by season as eac in excellent shape. He still keeps in and closing September 15. The Frank­ were adopted by Captain King, of th practice by playing indoor base ball. that he will regain lost ground In '94. lin base ball management is quoted as veitr rolls by, and yet they have no I'rlncetons, last season, when he kept President Kid Madden, as before reported, think: inoved to provide n remedy for it. 1 lie big crowd waiting by objecting to an urn Robison's subscription of seriously of retirement for good. saying that town will not join the $500 towards the establishment of a All the other players are held in reserva Would Yon Like the Job ? League, and that Oil City will not be «ee the patronage good the first part o hand ball a season when, pitchers are not workw When asked about the captaincy of th court will permit the C. A. C. tion. A gentleman armed with a good sharp in it; but the latter town probably Pbiladelphias, Irwin, said that AJle directors to greatly enlarge their plans EARNED RUNS. ax could go through the present league will be, and, if it is not, plans are be­ down to their lines gradually fall off a for the building in which the Cleveland Mr. William Milliken, a successful bus) playing rules and do great service In cut the pitchtrs improve revive a trill would probably be retained in that jv ting out a mass of superfluous verbiage. ing made to get along very well with­ sition. Doubtless Cross will play players are to practice this spring. ness man and who had missed but fev out either town. But both will o»me in. about the Fourth of July, and then thir I was glad to see Joe Vila a phillipic games on the Deering grour-ds for the part "Cincinnati Times-Star" after that, drop down to almost nothiLg base. Feb. 24. THE SPORTING LIFE. 5

lave commenced regular work in the Rochester, Syracuse. Hobart and Ford- cage. Of the new men, Perry, a l«it- ham, and is dally adding to the schedule. CHADWICK'S CHAT. BASE BALL mnd pitcher, has considerable speed, >ut no control as yet. WESLEYAN NEWS. A NUMBER OF TOPICS LIGHTLY A. Dickinson, '04, substitute on the TOUCHED UPON. Varsity lait year, will undoubtedly Pitcher Terry Coaching the Candi­ ilay first base. Several good candidates dates For the Team. The Trouble In the Brooklyn Club COLLEGE BALL. lave appeared for second base, among Middletown, Feb. 20. W.H.Terry, the them J. B. Lowell, '94, and W. P. Hap- Pittsburg pitcher, came here to-day and An Expensive Process Endorsed good, '94, both of whom substituted on took charge of the candidates for the Bryan's Sweat Box Approved of THE BASE BALL MEN NOW SHOWING he 'Varsity last jeor. J. J. Hayes ,'96, Wesleyan base ball team. Capt. Tyr­ The Progress of Time. and J. P. Phelan, '95, both of whom rell has arranged a new practice sched­ made good records on their respective ule, requiring each candidate to take MDCH ACTIVITY. class teams, are also candidates for the New York, Feb. 21. Editor "Sporting two fifteen-minute peribds at batting Life:" An effort has been made by some position. B. Cook, L. S., will, without each day, besides other work. Eleven loubt, play oa third base, although sensational writers to get up a row in men take turns at pitching in the cage. the Brooklyn Club's camp, in the form Preparations For the Coming Season Stevenson, '97, will contest the position Frost and George Tyrrell, the captain's vith him. Of the candidates for short of alleged discord between, the old club brother, will probably be the principal regime and the new element which en­ top P. W. Whittemore, '95, has had the pitchers. Two good change catchers Going on at All ot the Leading most experience and is the strongest tered the club a few years ago. But have been found in Yaw and Norton, Mr. Byrne, in his usual clear way, has candidate that has thus far appeared. '97, but Captain Tyrrell will be behind Universities-Correspondence From M. G. Gonterman, 95; R. E. Paine, '94; explained things satisfactorily, and the the bat in most of the games. After club will, as anticipated by all posted EVERY PROFESSIONAL OR AMATEUR SHOULD SEE A. Harding, '94, and many of the infield coachor Terry leaves it is expected that the Various Seats o! Learning. candidates will try for the outfield. in the true condition of things, enter the several old Wesleyan players will take campaign of 1S94 better fixed for a turns in handling the new men. CORNELL'S successful season than ever before since PENNSYLVANIA'S BALL NEWS. it was organized. The worthy president TEAM. Williams' Schedule. The Boys at Ithaca and Their Dia­ of the club in explaining the matter of The Number ol'Candidates Reduced Wllllamstown, Feb. 10. The following Is Mr. Abell's alleged withdrawal from the Claflin's mond Plans. the schedule for Williams College liase club, says: About One Half. Ball team: March 26, Laureates, at Troy; Ithaca, N. Y., Fab. 22. Manager "Mr. Abell has been connected The University of Pennsylvania base Place, of the Cornell 28, Georgetown, at Washington, D. C.; with the ball authorities at one move last week base ball team, 30, University of Pennsylvania, at Phila­ club since 1882, was In at its birth and ms just announced the following delphia; 31, Lehigh, always manifested in every way his desire cut out fully one-half of the men trying schedule of games to be played during at Bethlehem, Pa.; for places on the team. From the play­ April 2, Yale, at New Haven; 3 and 4, Wes- for its success. That has been shown by he coming season: April 24, Williams, leyau, at Middletowu; 5, Trinity, at the large amounts of money wo paid out ers remaining will be finally selected Hart­ in 1884, NEW 1885, 1886, BASE 1887 and 1888 for the BALL SHOE at Percy field; May 4, Cuban Giants, ford; 7, Laureates, at Williamstown; 11, the 'Varsity and Reserve nines, so that Percy field; May 8, Cornell, at Prince- Brown, at ,-Williamstown; 14, Harvard, at services of men to strengthen our team. the new mon now training with the Williamstown; 18, lUdgefleld, at Albar.y; Mr. Abell has many outside Interests; he on; May 9, Cornell vs. Brown, at Provi­ Is always first squad will be certain of a place on dence; May 11, Cornell, at Amherst; 21, Boston University, at Williamstown; absent during the base ball sca- 12th SEASON one of the two teams. 24, Cornell, at Ithaca; 25, Colgate, at Ham­ on and has little opportunity to enjoy the Twenty-nine men still remain after May 12, Cornell vs. Williams, at Will- ilton; 28, Military Cadets, at West Point; game, although he Is what you might call amstown; May 18, Lehigh, at Percy May 1, Brown, at Providence; 2, Harvard, more than the average crank. He feels he the pruning. Bowman, the ex-Univer­ ield; lias sity pitcher, thinks that none of the May 19, Lehigh, at Percy field; at Cambridge; 5, Cuban Giants, at Wil­ given all the time and attention he May 30, Cornell vs. University of Penn­ liamstown; 9, Amherst, at Amberst; 12, can spare to the club and has determined 831 Chestnut St., pitching material, hairing Boswell, is to step down and make way for one who Tvorth much. sylvania, at Philadelphia; June 1, Lafa­ Cornell, at Williamstown; 16, Wesleyan, According to his predic­ yette, at Percy field, and June 2. Lafa­ at Wtlliamstown; 18 and 19, Dartmouth, can do what he cannot. A year or more tion, the pitching department will be at Williamstown; 23, Union, at Scunectady; ago he was desirous of leaving, but as **• PHILADELPHIA. Pennsylvania's yette, at Percy field. A game with Har­ things did not look as promising as at weakness again this vard will be announced 30, Amherst, at Williamstown; June 2, Am­ year. The pitchers now in line are as soon as the herst, at Amherst; 6, University of Ver­ present, I induced him to lemaln. While Avil, Boswell, Grey, Ileese, Schoenhut lato is definitely setled. The Decoration mont, at Williamstown; 8 and 9. Dart­ in some respects things have not always nnd Stokes. Irwln thinks Schoeuhnt 3ay game has heretofore been played mouth, at Hanover; 16, Union, at Willlauis- gone Just as he would like, still he has vith the University of Michigan, but town; 23, Amherst, at Williamstown. no grievance whatever. It would be strange, the best of tha lot, with Boswell second. indeed, if, where there are so many par­ For first base >wing to the treatment Cornell received the likely men are here ties interested, matters would go to suit Goeckle and Whartou. Both men are last year Cornellians preferred to Columbia's Dates. everyone," tremendous hitters. Goeckle is sure of lavo their nine accept the invitation of New York, Feb. 22. The following dates 'ennsylvania to play with them on this have been scheduled for the Columbia Col- Mr. Byrne, in reply to the question as a place, because he will probably go to to Mr. Abell's retirement, said: "In second if Wharton covers first. loliday. As Cornell last year took three ege base ball team March 21 at Cbar- straight games from the Quakers, the ottesville, with the University of Virginia; case he resigns his position as director THE OLD DATE For second base, Blakelcy, A. K. March 22, at Georgetown, with the Ui iver- and treasurer of the club a meeting of every time Dickson and Brooke are the best of the alter will doubtless do all in their power :o make this season's game a most ex- sity of Georgetown; March 23, at Baltl- the stockholders will be called to till the witB a lot, but none of them are world beaters. nore, with Johns Hopklns; March 24, at vacancy." But a conference of the club ANDTttE OLD BALL YOUVE USED. Captain Hollister will probably cover iting one. Notwithstanding the re- Annapolis; March 29, at the Polo Grounds, lorts . of the Pennsylvania correspon- New York, with officials will be held this week, and BUGhs third. Last year's shortstop, Contrell, the New Yorks; March 31, doubtless the existing differences will is back again. Ho is -a good fielder, tents concerning the difficulty Cornell at home (Williamsbridge), with Willir.rus; ould have in securing a game with the April I, at Eastern Park, with Brooklyn: be settled to suit the majority. Mr. but a poor thrower and batter, and if April 5, at Byrne said also: E.WINQ a stronger man looms up he will be dis­ _ niversity of Pennsylvania, the arrange­ home, with Princeton; April ments were made in the most friendly 20, at home, with Wesleyan; April 21, at "I can truthfu'ly say I look for better placed. New Brunswick, N. J., with Rutgers; April results than we havo /v\IT. The outfield will be the strong point manner, and the present relations be- had since 18SO. We BASE BALL UNIFORMS Etc ween Cornell and Pennsylvania are 25, at Princetou; May 5, at Orange, with did fairly well financially last year, but H.H.KIFFEC9 of the University nine this spring. Very he Orange A. C.; May 12, at home, with what affected us materially was money 523 BKOAD nothing if not amicable. *utgers; May H.H.KIFFEC9 "AY N* few college teams ever had such an 16, at home, with Lafayette. lost in bicycle business, the trouble caused SEND FOR CATALOGUE. aggregation of stars as Blair, Thomas, Sanies will also be arranged with Ford- by the unfortunate Rlihardson incident, 523 BROADWAY NY. Gelbert and Reese from which to pick. COLLEGE BALL PLAYERS. lam. Harvard, the Staten Island A. C. and which set the team rack in the champion­ Gelbert is one of the fastest j. C. and the Euglewood Field Club. ship race, and the hoavy drain on our re­ outfieldtrs They Hold Their Annual Convention ceipts to pay off the burdens of the asso­ ROGERS & FERGUSON Pennsylvania ever had. ciation compromise. We will There are two good candidates and Arrange a Schedule. Trying to Get a Base Ball Team In be relieved of MANUFACTURERS OF THE for the C. C. N. all these features the coming season and catcher C'&ogan and Brown. Brown is The annual convention of the Amer- Y. with just a little bit of good luck 1 thiuk ROGERS &, FERGUSON CUSHION MITTEN. the well-known cricketer, and from pres­ can College Base Ball Association was New York, Fob. 23. The question of a we will come out all right." ent indications will eld at the >ase ball team is bothering the students of Best Mitten I have ever used. CHAS. W. GANZEI.. make Coogau hustle Adams House February 9. he College of the City of New York con­ The simple fact is that the club now Best Glove ever put on the market. WM. EWING. to keep his place. Amherst was represented by Captain siderably. As a result of the recent whole­ have the finest ball ground in the coun­ Pleased me most of any Glove I ever used. MORGAN MURPHY. The remaining men retained are: pa- kerns and Manager Schrauk, Williams sale dismissals, third baseman SlcSwley, try, have a million of people to draw That new " Cushion " is a great help. GEO. K. MIM.UR. vis, outfield Gehr, catcher; Higgins, by Captain Draper and Manager Scarles 90, and Substitute &teinert, '96. and Stras- upon for patronage-, and this year the No superior on the market. WM. H. MERRITT. first base; Mallory, pitcher; Mintzer, in­ and Dartmouth by Captain Huff, Man­ nirger, ",14, are the only players left. club will open the season with the Without an equal. C. L. ZIMMKR. field; Murphy, pitcher; Reuning, catch­ ager Burnap and Junior Director Brown. McSorley has taken nia'.tens in Vand, and Easier to catch with in every way. WII.BERT ROBINSON. as temporary captain is making an ener­ strongest team it has ever placed in the Unquestionably the finest Glove m use. JOSEPH SUGDEN. er; Stauffer, infield; Smallwood, second The election of association officers field, and all talk about financial Will base; getic canvass of the different classes, In use none other hereafter. JOHN H. GRIM. Tbayer, first base, and Tracy, out­ or the season resulted as follows: Pres- vhat appears to be a fruitless search for troubles or discord among the club offi­ All the team speak in the highest terms of your Glove and Mittens. C. W. field. dent, Schmuk, of Amherst; vice pres- brilliant ball cials is merely of the sensational canard SEND FOB CATALOGUE TO Athletic to-sser.s. The Martin broth- reform has come to the Uni­ dent, Searles, of Williams: secretary rs, '94 and '95, have been unearthed, and order. ROGERS & FERGUSON, 24 BEDFORD ST., BOSTON, versity of Pennsylvania, and the first .nd treasurer, Brown, of Dartmouth. are said to be able to put up a nice game, restriction was laid last week, when A. The rules of last year were adopted i'hcre Is suld to be some material in the C. Boswell, who was everywhere con­ Treshman class. Manager Barnie says: "The one thing PANTS, without change, and Umpire Brady, If they want the .. WONDERFUL ... sidered Pennsylvania's best pitcher, was of Hartford, was selected for the sea­ bunt abolished, why, SHIRT, irrecoverably lost to the base- ball team Prlnceton's List Cut Down. sidetrack it at once. - Conduct base ball CAP, son. like any other amusement enterprise. by tha college faculty's action in sus­ The pennant won last year by Am- Princeton, Feb. 20. Captain McKenzle BELT. pending him from college for continuous reduced the number of candidates for the Give the people what suits them, and Base HOSE. lerst was formally awarded, and this varsity nine to 30. More the national game will be a success." Ball Uniforms absence from class work. schedule adopted for the season: May 9 thorough practice $5,00 will be expected fiom now ou. Fourteen If this line of policy had been carried out Padded Pants, Name on Shirt, . Other Qualities, $8.00 and $12.00. Willams versus Amherst, at Amherst; >f the men are trying for battery positions. YALE'S DIAMOND PLANS. May in the early days of the game what kind 18 and 19 Williams versus Dart­ The Freshmen twirUrs have also been put of base ball players would we have mouth, at Williamstown; May 25 and 20 ;o work. A challerge has already been re­ Coaching the Candidates For the ceived from the Yale Freshmen, anil a now? When I became a member of the JOHN T. BAILEY & CO. , General Athletes' & Sportsmen's Goodi Dartmouth versus Amherst, at Am- Committee on Rules of the Battery Positions. icfst; May 30 Amherst versus Wil- series of games is expected with both Yale old National PHILADELPHIA, PA...... AGENTS FOR ..... New Haven, Fob. 22. Since the open- and Harvard. J. P. Wheeler was to-day ap- Association my idea was to improve iams, at Williamstown; June 2 Am- lointed temporary captain by 'Varsity Cap- the game up to the point of a perfected IRWIN'S CELEBRATED GLOVES AND MITTS, Ing of college Pitcher Carter has been icrst versus Williams, at Williamstown; am McKeuzie. coaching about a dozen aspirants for June 8 and 9 Williams versus Dart- code of playing rules; and to educate n RALEIGH AND RELAY BICYCLES positions in the the patrons of the game to appreciate box or behind the bat nouth, at Hanover; June 15 and 10 College Noto* -J*ie- i«*pr<*-re«i TOrtHin,i of nlflV 1 conld in the new cage behiud the gymTinsluin. Arohernt versus Dartmouth, at Hanover; Lehigh University has been agitating the ever have succeeded as I did had I fol- There is some fine material in the lot fune 23 Williams ECHOES OF THE FIGH'J.'. great; nauoiuu npvit 10 aif*^~~v *- . versus Amherst, at question of dropping either base ball or owod out Bnrnic's "please the public" the drama. A good seat can be obtained that will probably be worked up into iVilliamstown. acrosse, on account of the great expense jolicy, as the public of that day were con- The Ball Men Who Witnessed It- at jrood substitute batteries. Of course, of supporting the two teams, but has de- a ball game at much less price than ided to maintain both'for another season ent with the old order of things, such as Ted Sullivan in His Glory. the leading theatres charge, and the Carter will stay in the box this spring, LEHIGH AT WORK. he bounce catch of a fair ball, etc. It clubs and, in all probability, Grcenway will at least. Ted Sullivan, the irrepressible littlo in the various cities have not tha Tennis Champion R. D. Wrenn will play depends altogether ou what kind of pub­ Jelt who has signed to travel with the competition that there is among the the­ catch him. Murphy, who played tackle The Outlook For the Team The Can­ second base ou the Harvard team. ic you aim to please. If it is the best atres. Each on the 'varsity eleven last fall, is a Atlanta bund wagon in the Southern club has a monopoly of tho didates in Training. Brown will play Harvard five games this lass, improve the game; if It be the League this year, was among the base gome in its own city and a certain dis­ good man, but he has not had the ex­ South Bethlehem, Feb. 22. The can­ year, two in Providence, two In t'am- loodlum clement of the bleaching tance beyond. Again perience of Greenwny. Haruion Graves, >ridee and one on neutral grounds. Why jail men who journeyed to the scene of tbere is that fever didatess for Lehigh'sLenigD s baseoase --balluuu -'- teami the not 'have this last game on the South End wards, give them bellowing coaching, the Corbett-Mitchell tight. There weren't to see base ball which is developed by of the Law School, is also playing ball already been practicing in scraps ou the field, tricky ball playing spring's delightful rays. thin year, and it is hoped that he lave grounds when the Bostons are away? \ery nianv of them who did get there. It must be con­ will 'yinnasiurn.isium. Eightui^m. wi.of last.,,..j.. year's.,- - iteam-- inch a contest would draw largely here. nd lots of fungo hitting, with knock- John Montgomery Ward, To;n Colco- sidered, when looking at the argument* give up catching to go into the field, ire in the college, and many new men The University of Pennsylvania-Yale lowns in every game, and of the club owners, that in order to help out the batting. you will suit ough and 'Bid" McPuee were the only during tha are trying for positions. Most of the >all game, which was scheduled for March hat kind of public to an iota, Barnie. Leaguers in the crowd, an;l Joe Quest, greater part of last season the business A new star has appeared from the msitions will be occupied by last year's 28, has been canceled by the Yules. No depression was well under way, yet unpromising region of the Divinity reason is given for the postponement. Einil Gross and W. Bill Tuylor repre­ base men, unless the new men show up Brown's first game with Yale will take That sweat-box idea of Arthur Ir- sented the. large fraternity of back ball had an excellent year. School in the person of Cameron, and stronger than what is expected. There numbers. Judging from the outlays some clubs CartT says he is liable to oust Davis place iu New Haven April 21. win's is a capital one. It is simply a Sir Ted will have his old s little or no doubt as to the catcher's The price of season tickets for the lew and cheap form of the Turkish Cincinnati guard with him once more. are making, the owners are not alarmed from ti'O position of substitute. Tru- Kisition. centre and left fields, since Brown-University ball games this year has 'I've signed Mike Kyan, Joe at the outlook. Again salaries are lower. deau, of last year's freshman team, is jath, and there is nothing better for Burke McClung, Bray and Gadd are trying for heen fixed at .$0. getting rid of superfluous fat and sub­ and Harry Koenan," said he, "and I will Some of the cuts in salaries this year another likely man, so it looks as though hose places. If a good second or third The Oberlin College base, bajl team also take Eddie Ashenbach will be deep, especially in the cases of there would be a good supply of men has scheduled the following games: Abroad stituting good muscle for it than the with me. baseman can be found among the new Champaign, Madison, Chicago and Lake Turkish bath. No better training can I'll see all the boys in Cincinnati in players who failed to earn their pay to relieve Carter. Stephensou will stay nen Captain Petriken will resume his last year, and there are not a few of at first base, his excellent Forest. At home Ann Arbor. Champaign, )e given a ball player than a couple about ten days." __ work of the old position in right field, and Thomson Kenyou, Adelbert and Denison. It Is ex- of hours of handball playing, followed SUIXIVAN A oonRirrr MAN. them. This may bring about better play­ past year having guaranteed him the will take care of either second or wcted that an extraordinarily good team Sir Ted was one of the most jubilant ing. It will show players that they must position. third. )y a restful Turkish bath. The thing Second base offers a large va­ The most prominent candidates for the will be put in the field. A coach Is to be s to keep the skin in a thoroughly over the downfall of Mitchell. "Why, exert themselves to even remain on the cancy, with Redtlington, of the Law nitial bag are Johnson, secured at once. if Charley Mitchell had won," said he-, club pay roll. Pittsburg Chronicle. who occupied Seton Hall icalthy condition, and then yon relieve School nine, as the most promising can­ hat position last year, and Senior, '97, is preparing to put a very the internal organs "the Queen would have declared a legal didate. His work on the Law School strong representative team In the field from overwork in Shortstop will, perhaps, give the most this season. Five of last year's team re­ doing what the skin, in a healthy con­ holiday in England." Ted traveled as MURNANE ON THE OUTLOOK. team was good, and theru are not many trouble to fill, as all the candidates for main, and several fine ball players have dition-, is called upon to do. far as Macon with a party of returning men yet heard from as candidates who hat place are new men. Jackson, entered college this year. About 30 candi- Cincinnatians over the Queen and Cres- The Veteran Speaks of the Rules and are his equal. latcs are training ent He is a queer genius and a master Bowie, captain of last year's Trinity In the gymnasium daily. The importance of thorough team work Sizes up the League Teams. Hustin will probably play short stop nine; captain Petriken and Senior are The positions to be filled are second base, ,)f dialects. All the "coons" in the Boston, Feb. 22. Tim Murnane, the this year. He is very busy now, taking shortstop, centre and right fields. Hopes n the field has come to be thoroughly Southern Loagne cities know him, and rying for the pitcher's box. The com­ are entertained at the college of forming appreciated as one of the groat essen­ well-known correspondent and president special work in the Medical School in plete schedule will be announced at an fable runs that the barbers close their of the New England League, said to­ addition to his course in the Scientific a tri-leaguo with Fordham and Manhat­ tials of success in pennant races, and shops mrly date. tan. All communications regarding base this can only be secured by having one the day his team plays, referring day: School, and will probably go on the C. E. Trafton, '00. has been unani­ ball should be addressed to Jobu Joseph to him so: "That Mistah Sullivan is a "My Idea of the proposed changes are: Easter trip with but little man and one only placed in entire con­ practice. mously elected captain of next year's Phelan, secretary S. A. A. Setou Hall, trol of the men. By no other way can warm man and he's got a mean club. That the three named rules will improve Quimby, who played on the freshman foot ball eleven. V. A. Johnson, '95 and South Orange, N. J. At all the stations along the road in the game. It will prevent players from Tho Yale manager has declined to ar­ discipline and thorough subordination to turning good strikes foul for the purpose team last year, is a good man for sub­ G. Womrath, '90, will be manager an! the commands of the captain be insured. Georgia Ted climbed oft and informed stitute. Either Hodges or Arbuthnot range spring game* with the New York the representatives of the colored popu­ of getting a base on balls; it will give the assistant manager respectively. Club owing to the "treatment received last Of course the club president and direc­ pitcher the benefit of getting the ball over will probably cover third, although if year." What does he refer to? tors will have such supervisory power lation hanging around that Peter Jack­ tho plate. Stopping the trapping of a some good new man comos in, he has AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. H. P. Moseley, '95 has been elected over the appointed captain as to see to son had won. "Why, man," protested ball, although a pretty play, will give the a good chance to get the place. With base ball scorer at Williams College this it that he docs not use his power over one big buck, "Fetah didn't have no base runners a chance to move about. Caso and Spear left for the outfield The Championship Schedule year. He will become u-anager next year. "The proposed changes will not weaken For the men tyranically or abuse it. But a club iu the league. I the prospects for a winning nine are Next Season Moseley was manager of both tho foot iu no other way should they interfere. K"Didn't you heah abont it?" asked think Boston will Adopted. ball and base ball teams at Willlston Sem­ Ted. bo sticnger than last season. Bennett will much brighter than they were last year, The American College "Mitchell didn't show up, and not be missed, as Ryan and particularly as Harvard has lost some of Base Ball As­ inary, where he prepared for college. Jackson took his place. He. knocked Counaughton sociation met in Boston last week. The Captain Hollister. of the University of The professional club era of the pres­ are fine catchers and much better ball her best men. Pennsylvania Corbett ont in nine rounds chloroform­ players than the old vetcnin. Bannon is a Owing election of officers for the season result­ base ball team, last Tuesday ent day presents a striking contrast to to the enrly date that Easter ed: President, Schmuk, of Amherst; afternoon met with a serious and what ed him with a sponge." much stronger batsman than Cliff Carroll, comes this year the prospects for the might have proved a fatal accident while the condition of things which prevailed SULUVAN AS A KIDDER. and a young, dashing player who will fill vacation trip are poor, as the men will vice president, Siearles, of Williams; practicing his candidates for the team t-'iider the ranks in the seventies. In Sullivan is in the same class with in with men like Duffy and McCarthy. secretary and treasurer. Brown, of Dart­ in the cage at those days professional base ball playing Captain Comiskey as a kiddcr. Last While Boston will be stronger, so will oth­ have but little practice, and very likely Cralg's. George Brooke was er teams. no outdoor mouth. The rules of last year were at the bat, and, while he was making a had reached its lowest point in public season when ho had the Nashvilles at With its new blood, New York work before they start. Cap­ adopted without change, and Umpire should have a say about the pennant next tain Case will probably call the men vicious lunge at the ball, his bat slipped estimation, especially in New York and Mobile a dapper young fellow passed season. Brady, of Hartford, was selected for from his hands, in its flight striking Cap­ 1'hiladelphia. The large majority of by. He was dressed to kill a young together about the end of this week tain Hollister In the pit of the "Van Haltren will help them Immensely; the season. The pennant won last year stomach. the experts of that period were men railroad clerk out in his best bib and so will Doyle, if played regularly. I like and begin systematic work, which the L>y Amherst was formally awarded, and The captain fell and for some time was new cage will enable him to do to bet­ unable to move from the intense pain, and who, in integrity of character, personal tucker. The spirit of mischief seized Wilson and think young Murphy, the ter advantage than in former years. this schedule was adopted for the sea- some internal injury was feared. Examina­ habits, and in mental calibre1 did not "Sir Ted," and ho beckoned to the young Yale player, a hummer, but not the man tion seemed approach the high standard which pre­ to take the place of Fuller, who is one of, to show, however, nothing ab­ man, who halted. the heady and nervy players of the HARVARD'S BALL PLAiTERS. 9 Williams TS. Amherst, at Am- solutely dangerous and the hope that with vails in the ranks to-day. At that time "Now. you won't be offended if I ask pro­ a day or two of rest from practice he fession. If the Giants start In with a May 18 and 10 Williams there were "crooks" convicted out of you to decide a wager, will you?" he be­ little luck they will keep all bands guess­ TS. Dartsmouth, would come around all right. their own mouths rfor selling games in Candidates Who Are inTraining For at WlllUmstown. Carter, of Yale, last year, pitched 210 gan. ing the Crimson Team. May 25 and 26 Dartmouth vs. Am- innings (24 1-3 games) and struck out S.'il the interests of pool gamblers. There "Why, certainly not, was the af­ "The Philadelphia, Cleveland and I'itts- hcrst, at Amherst. were also "crooks," who had time and fable reply. burg teams will be very strong, and sure Cambridge, Miss., Feb. 21. Harvard men. an average of considerably over 13 to play from start to. finish. I like the athletes have commenced work in May 30-Amherst vs. Williams, at Wil­ per game. again been equally as guilty as "Well, I just bet $25 with my friend liamstown. the convicted knaves, but who had here that you are the general manager Cleveland crowd a shade the best Just earnest and it is possible to see candi­ June 2 Amherst vs. Williams, at Wil­ now, ns I know the Burgers will miss dates for the nine, crew been cunning enough to hide their of the L. and N. road, and I will have Van Haltren, and Arthur Irwln is likely and athletic liamstown. BENNETTS THROWING ABIUTY. tracks. There were teams practicing daily in the Hamenway June 8 and 9 Williams vs. Dartmouth, also a class of to depend on you to decide it," continued to have some trouble in getting the Quak­ would-be "crooks." who only lacked a fa­ Sullivan, in whoso eyes there was not ers to play with his signs. Washington Gymnasium. The outlook for base ball at Hanover. How the Great Catcher Nearly Bank­ vorable Is down for the last place, but St. Louis does not grow any brighter and the June 15 and 16 Amherst vs. Dartmouth, opportunity to indulge their evil oven the suspicion of a twinkle. rupted a Fakir. propensities without exposure, who "Well, I'm awfully sorry, but you lose may beat them out for the target. Louis­ small number of men who presented at Hanover. Of course Manager Frank Bancroft ville will play in spurts aud finally laud themselves in response to Captain Wig_- June 23 Williams vs. Amherst. at Wll- stood ready for the first chance. Then your money. I am not the general man­ near the bottom. HamstOwn. is full of reminiscences of the career of there were men by the dozen who broke ager," was the sad confession, of the gin's call for candidates seems to indi­ the maimed catcher, Charley Bennett. "Chicago will make a good fight for cate an alarming scarcity of base bull contracts with impunity, and added youth; "I wish I was." the first division, but will never get there UNION COLLEGE. He tells the following funny story illus­ to these were drunkards by the hun­ "Thank you," responded Sullivan, and with Anson in the game. Baltimore will material at Harvard. trative of Bennett's throwing ability: It was expected that there would be a dred. In striking contrast to this dark then turning to one of his ball players prove to be the dark horse, while Brooklyn The Team Organized by Electing a "In 1881, when with the Detrolts. we ran picture stood the small minority class, he continued: can be counted on to make a pretty fight largo number of candidates on account down to Virginia to play a week of ex­ "Keep the money, I was at times, but will prove a disappointment of the great number of positions which New Captain. hibition games during the State Fair," whose honesty and temperate habits mistaken [" "Cincinnati Times-Star." in the end." ___ __ must be filled, but only thirty men pre­ Schenectady. Feb. 24. The Union said Manager Bancroft last night. "One made them shining lights in the base­ ball firmament. Under circumstances like sented themselves as candidates. Cap­ College base ball team have organized morning Bennett and myself walked out to AN OPTIMISTIC BUCKLEY'8 CONFIDENCE. for the year by electing Howard, '94, tho fair grounds. There was a fakir with these is it any wonder that the VIEW. tain Wiggin impressed these men with The Great Catcher Thinks Hi* the fact that earnest and unceasing captain. The new captain comes to the a 'baby rack and throwing balls.' He was League legislators of the period found Base Ball offering a prize of $1 for any one who themselves forced into the adoption of Men Pictured as Chock Throwing Arm is All Kight. work is absolutely necessary in order college with an excellent record, having would knock down six played on the Philips Exeter team in babies in succession. strong coercive and even arbitrary meas­ Full of Hope. Dick Buckley believes his throwing that a strong team may be developed. Bennett went agaitst the game. He Although it is nearly three months Light practice is taken every afternoon the season of 1S90 and on the Williams straightened up and cut the balls loose. ures in their warfare ou the existing arm is once more O. K. He has writ­ teim during the seasons of 1891, 1892, Every time he abuses of the period? They had to before the base ball clubs will even ten to a St. Louis friend and says: "I and this will be continued until the threw one of the babies start preliminary practice, a great weather permits outdoor work. The and 1893. The team retains of the wont" down. When he lied knocked down do it to escape bankruptcy, for costly deal want you to understand that I am will­ champions of last season: about five dollars' worth the gamekeeper experience had taught them the lesson of life is being manifested in base ball ing to go behind the bat as often as I men will not commence sliding for at Sullivan, circles. least a week. A few of the candidates catcher; Endus, first base; Beattie, let out a holler; ho said: 'This game Is that final success could only re­ Managers are beginning to awak­ am called upon, so that Peitz or Miller, closed until this guy gots off the lot. sult en, and are hustling about in search or both of them, can be played on the were substitutes last year and several second base; Smith, third base; Klein, The popularity of Bennett is attested by from having the game played in substitute fielder, and Auchempaugh, its integrity. It took the League years of players. infield. I want to go on record about have played on class tennis. the fact that tbe citizens of Detroit ouco The financial depression brings Miller. I regard him as one of the most Of the catchers Corbett is the only right field. About twenty-five men re­ presented him with a wheelbarrow of to purify the ranks. It required arbi­ up a ported for the first "gym" work, and it silver dollars." trary laws to drive ont the evils that query as to the success of the game tho valuable men in the business, He is man who has played on a 'Vartity team. 'foxy' and never overlooks O'Mally and Clark did good work on is sure that the team which will weai were killing the game. Is it surprising coming season. People argue that as a point. I the garnet in 1894 will be in no way that in this purifying process legislative the amusements have suffered so will never saw a catcher who could 'jolly' class teams, and of the freshmen Scan Charles Daniels, one* a Xationa a pitcher when he wns getting hit any moll shows up well in practice. Wig inferior to that of last year. Manager League umpire, has made application tc methods are employed which, at that basei ball. However, men 'who have White both the National and Eastern Leagues for time a necessity, would now be unjust? money invested in the pastime hold a better than 'Foghorn' cau. He'll be a gin, Highlands and Amea will do most has secured games with Wil­ big of the pitching, and the two formei liams, West Point, Middlebury, Colgate, a position as umpire. JtBKRY OHADWICK. different idea. They declare that the favorite." 6 THE SPORTING LIFE. Feb. Q4.

Followers of the Association game some of which were in Cohen's hands year-old record of 2.27%, and gave promlst have increased surprisingly In New York and some in McLeod's possession. Thera of great speed in the future, died Jan. 25 and vioinity for the past few seasons, was a reluctance amounting to refusal on of paralysis of the bowels. the members to sup­ The Coney Island Association has practi­ and they claim that the new League the part of some of cally Joined the Jockey Club, and, unleaa is the only requirement needed to the ply details in support of their statements some unforeseen obstacle arises, thcee ia permanent success of the sport. A fair of the troubles, and finally the council charge ot the new movement will be In idea of the material available may be gave up th« inquiry in disgust, passing absolute control of the Eastern turf this had on Washington's Birthday, when the a resolution that it was afforded no season. following teams will take the field: assistance or evidence by the gentlemen Ked Stars of Harlem vs. West Side making such statements, and that conse­ Shamrocks, at 117th street and Seventh quently it is unable to come to any de­ avenue. cision in the matter." Sons of St. George of Brooklyn vs. In the matter of sending another team Ashland F. C., at Ridgewood. to England, th.e council was able to get Acorn A. A. vs. Willoughby F. C., at some satisfaction. The opinion was ex­ TROTTIN'G MEN MEET. V'aruna grounds, Fifty-seventh street pressed that it would not be wise to and First avenue, Bath Beach. send another team over for five years, Some Slight Changes Made In the Y. M. C. U. of Kearney, N. J., vs. when the men who are blamed for the Rules at the Biennial Congress. Sylva A. C., at Americus Park, West present trouble would have dropped out The Biennial Congress of the National Hoboken, 10.30 A. M.; on the same of Australian cricket. The consideration Trotting Association was called to order ground at 3 P. M., Americus F. C. vs. of the question was laid over till next shortly after 2 P. M., February 14, by Sylva A. C. year. It is expected that an English President P. P. Johnson, in the Murray The Sylva team will play the Wil­ team, under the management of Lord Hill Hotel. About 100 men, repre­ THE INTER-CITY MATCH. loughby F. C. of Brooklyn at Williams- SheflSeld or Mr. A. E. Stoddart, will senting in person or as proxies most of burgh A, C. grounds on February 24, visit Australia next year. The Parseea the 538 tracks recognized by the asso­ The New Yorker* Beat the Philadel- at 3 P. M., and on February 25 they will also want to send a team. ciation were present. phians Under Remarkable Condi­ meet the Ashland team of Brooklyn at RULE CHARGES. tions. Kidgewpod Park at 3 P. M. E. A. Tipton, of Lexington, Ky., read ENGLAND'S DEATH ROLL. the report of the Committee on Rules. The first of a series of inter-city shoots between the crack amateur shots Punts and Passes. The committee agreed upon the adoption Many Famous Veterans Among Eng­ of the rules recommended by the joint of New York and Philadelphia, took The University Athletic Club will call a grounds, The Scotchmen played disappointedly, meeting of rhe committee which will have lish Cricketers Died Last Year. committee of the American and National place at the Riverton Gun Club and failed to score a point. The Welsh­ reform legislation for Trotting Associations, with but few February 16. Messrs. Dando, Macales- charge of foot ball Last year's death roll for England's the men made one goal and one try. The the 24tb inst. cricketers was heavier than usual. The changes. The report of the committee ter, Dolan and Welsh constituted second of the international matches ar­ George V. Dyer, of Washington, D. C., was adopted. The most important Philadelphia team. The New York "Sporting Life's" list includes Canon Murphy, ranged between the Felixtowe Foot Ball has been elected captain of the Cornell Cazenove, who did the remarkable per­ rules were: team was composed of Messrs. Club, of England, and a team picked foot ball team. He is a member of the formance in 1853 for the undergraduates A distance, unless otherwise advertised, Money, Work and Hoey. The conditions from the various clubs in Holland, was class of '96, and the honor 1» an unusual shall tie 80 yards Instead of 75 yards, and were 50 birds each man, 80 yards rise, one for a Sophomore. Ho played left half- of Oxford against Oxfordshire, of tak­ In races of two miles or over the distance played at Rotterdam on February 6. ing five wickets in an over of four balls, 20 yards boundary. The stakes were buck last season, anil distinguished himself shall be 150 yards, and that judges may act $500 a side. The match, which was The Englishmen won by one goal to for his courage and cool-Leaded work. owing to an omission of the umpire as timers. nothing. in allowing an extra ball. Committee's rule that match witnessed by a large number of invited The members of last year's foot ball The Joint the Iliverton Gun Club, was team of the University of Pennsylvania Mr. J. M. Fuller, who played for Cam­ races should be regarded as pei-toruiauiBs guests of FOOT BALL CHANGES. were Inst week presented with trophies in bridge, and subsequently for the Gen­ against time was stricken out. one of the most remarkable ever shot in the shape of sleeve buttons, gold buttons tlemen from 1856 to 1858; Mr. E. Elm- Fines Imposed by the American Trot­ this country, despite the apparently poor King and Balliet Want to See the belug given to the regular players and ting Association may b« collected by the scores made. The match was shot under hurst, one of the best amateur wicket National Trotting Association and tuiced Abolished and Scor­ silver ones to the substitutes. The buttons keepers; Hon. E. Stanhope, a member the most tiying conditions there was FOOT BAM> OU NO KOOT BALL. Flying Wedge were handsomely engraved, one side bear­ over to the proper officer. blinding snow on the ground, the ing Changed. ing the name of the player and the other of the Harrow eleven of 1859; Canon The Joint Standing Committee on Rules Merivale, who played for Radley made to con­ weather was extremely cold, and a per­ The Question Discussed by Professors Prominent foot ball men at Princeton the date 1K>3, with a red letter "P." John of the two associations was fect gale tore from the northeast, blew Wilson and Wilrter. do not believe that too radical changes O. Bell. Esq., presented the trophies In be­ against Eton as far back as 1824, and sist of the two respective presidents. half of friends of the players. Henry Wright, an old Yorkshire player, After the rules had been adopted as np the grounds and in favor of the birds, Profs. Woodrow Wilsou, of Princeton, are needed in the game or are demanded carrying dozens of them just outside by the public. Captain Trenchard is of The foot ball team of the Orange Athletic who had been ground keeper at Bramall a whole Mr. Fasig objected to the rule and Burt G. Wilder, of Cornell, discuss­ Club was entertained at dinner at the Es­ Lane, Sheffield, since 18(>6. Another providing that after a race had been the very short boundary. The second ed the question, "Ought Foot Ball to be the opinion that the rules could not be sex County Country Club, in Hutton Park, ban el had to be used almost constantly radically changed without spoiling the veteran connected with cricket, though called a driver could not be changed KucouragedV" recently before the Art West Orange, Feb. 12, by James D. Pick- not an active player, passed away in without permission of the judges. He with lightning speed. In this respect the Club of Philadelphia. The former took game for the taste of the American pub­ slay, Frauk J. Borstow and William JI. Knox Holmes, who was New Yorkers showed so much superior­ lic. Fraukllu. Covers were laid for 35. The Major Thomas moved for the reconsideration, but, while the affirmative. The meeting wa» call­ a member of the "Old Stagers" from, if the roll was being called, he saw that ity over the slower Philadelphiaiis that ed by the Contemporary Club, uud Dr. KING'S IDEAS. championship cup won from the Crcsceuts they rapidly drew ahead, and Phil King says: "I do not believe that last year occupied a conspicuous place. not its inception, at all events, from an he was defeated and withdrew his mo­ Harrison Alleu, who presided, introduced early date. Of active cricketers not before the match was half over any radical changes will be made by There were no set speeches. Handsome tion. had such a lead that victory the speakers. the recently-appointed committee. Of gold badges were received by all the quite of this generation, the most prom­ The rule requiring that there should TUB AFFTBMATIVE. guests. inent to join the majority were F. Wild, was for the Philadelphia us was out of the "The question has two sides to it," course, I do not know what they will be three timers in every race qucstkn. The b*ttiug at the start was do, but I would lik« to see the rules Notts; William Scotton, of the same changed so that but two timers were said Prof. Wilson. "Are we going to county, until quite recently an active in favor of the Philadelphiaiis. Through­ encourage the game for the sake of made much more explicit than they now required, except in performances against out the match incoinine birds were rare, the umpire may put player; Mr. C. J. B. Jarvis, the old time, where there must be three. others, or are we going to encourage it are. At present Horrovian, and Rev. W. Law, another and trap No. 1 was always fatal to the for the sake of the game itself? It seems about any interpretation he chooses on TUB OFFICERS. shooter as the whole strength of the wedge should be abol­ old Harrovian, who did good service in The Committee on Nominations re­ to me unquestioned that anything which them. The flying his time for Oxford and Yorkshire. terrific wind hit it and the birds could colleges can control they should con­ ished. A heavier penalty ought to be ported in favor of the following officers, the elected: escape. Score: tinue lo control in the future for the put upon the throwing of a man on a who were unanimously NEW YORK TEAM. for this offense President P. P. Johnson, of Lexington, Hoey 1 0111, 01110, 11000, 101 sake of the athletics of this country, be­ fair catch. The forfeit Byes. Fred cause you will observe that it is only by should be at least 10 or 15 yards instead Ky.; first vice president, David Bon- 01, 11111, 1 1 1 1 J, 11101, 11011, 01 five yards. There should be two um­ The Boston Club lias 20 first and 1C sec­ ner, of New York; second vice president, 110, 11010. Total, 50 Killed, 38; missed, leadership of gentlemen that this thing of ond eleven matches. 14. Used second banel 49 time*. manly and clean. pires instead of one. One umpire can­ F. JU Coombs, of Napa, Cal. The fol­ Captain A. O. Money-0 1011, 10111, 100 can be kept Arthur Shrewsbury, the celebrated Notts of the "Notwithstanding the fact that the not watch 22 meu. Some one is sure to cricketer, has never made a pair of spec­ lowing were elected members 1 1, 0 0 1 0 1, 0 0 1 I 1, 1 1 1 1 1, 0 1 1 0 0, 1 0 1 game of cricket has become popular in escape him. tacles and has more centuries to his credit Board of Review, Eastern district, 11, 11111, 10011. Total. oO-Killed, 34j George M. Stearns, M. G. Buckley, C. iiii««i, 16. t'std second barrel 48 times. England, it is, nevertheless, a gentle- "A change ought to be made, too, in PHILADELPHIA POINTERS. than duck's eggs. George Work-0 1111, 01100, 00001, 11 mail's game. Thoy set the standard. the system of scoring. It is not fair The postponed annual general meeting U. Palmer. Atlantic district, George W. 1 1 1. 0 1 0 1 1, 1 1 0 0 1, 1 1 0 1 1, 0 1 1 0 1, 1 1 The question therefore is, Are Manly in­ to have a goal from a touchdown count What is Going on Among the Local of the Morris Park Cricket Club was held Archer, Congressman J. C. Sibley, Frank Oil, 11111. Total, SO-Killed, 34; misaed, fluences and gentlemanly influences to two, and a touchdown, but four. A Cricket ers. nt the Cricketers' Club Feb. 16. The ques­ Bowers. Central district, George M. 10. t'sed seeoi'.d tarr«! 48 times. count five, and a tion of dlslmndment was brought up, and Fogg, William Edwards, W. R. Alien. Edxar G. Murphv 0 0110, 11101, 11011, control foot ball and preside over it? I touchdown should Various journals have from time to the matter,,has been put off uutll March 2. 11011, 1 0 1 0 i, 11011, 11111, 10101, think I can show you that college men goal from touchdown one. Under the of the Western district, U. C. Blake, John L. 11100. 11001. Total, BO Killed, 35; iuis«- time announced the composition S. \V. Morris, '!M, has been elected cnp- S. Gorton. Pacific district, can play better ball than others, and, present system too great a premium is team for England this summer, but the tain of the Htxverford College cricket Mitchell. F. ed. 15. Used second barrel 50 times. therefore, they can maintain their lead­ ut upon the kicking of a single player, truth of the matter is, and it is best eleven. Morris played on the St. Paul's N. T. Smith, Jesse D. Carr, E. S. Roths­ riilUADKLTlUA TEAM. it would be fair that a Cbarlee Mnoaltster 1 1 1 0 1, 10101, 0100 ership, and it will win, as it has in the ? do not think known all along to insiders, that it is School team a few years ago, and last child. 0 00100, 00011, 11010, 10011, past, in the leadership of the most manly touch back should count one. as has been not yet certain that the team will be season was a member of the Merlon first The Chair was authorized to appoint 10010, 01110, 10100. Total, !iO Killed, crcv.d." suggested. Five yards is all that a team to sail. At least three of the best eleven. a committee of five on rules for the next 24; missed. W. L'svd second barrel 45 times. able has H. Yal« Dolaii-1 1110, 11000, 11011, Then, taking up the other side of the should be required to advance the ball men Clark, Ralston and Baily can The Somerville (Mass.) Cricket Club congress. The meeting adjourned, after question, Shall the game be encouraged on three downs. Ten yards is too much. elected these new officers. George W. voting to hold the next congress two 1 0 O'O 1, 00101, 11001, 10001, 11011, give no assurance of an ability to start, Bentley, president; S. P. Clemens, captain; 11011, 00110. Total, 50-Killed, 29; misa­ for the sake of the game itself? he said: The rule giving five yards on off-side years from date in the Murray Hill barrel 45 times. unhesitating affirm­ and if they do not go it is to be se­ S. H. Hobscm, vice captain; George R. ed 21. Uwd second "I must give a most play is often unjust in its application, riously doubted whether the team ought Holden, secretary; R. M. Jor.es, treasurer, Hotel. ___ iL A. Welch 10000, 11101, 00000, ative, because I believe it develops more since it frequently penalizes the inno­ plenty add SKATING NOTES 0111 1. 00010. 11111, 10001, 11111, moral qualities than any other game cent party. Take, for example: A has to sail, as though it could have Selected. 10100, 01100. Total, 50 Killed, 26; misl­ The Hosedale Cricket Club, of Toronto, Grand Circuit Dates 38 times. of athletics. Ordinary athletics produce the ball and gains eight yards. B in the of batting strength, it would be short ed 24. Uwd se:;nnd barrel of its two best bowlers and the only has elected these new officers: Hon. Presi­ A meeting of the Board of Stewards T. S. Dando-1 0110, 11010, 10010, OH valuable qualities precision, decision, meantime, playing on the opposing team, dents, G. H. Nelson. John Mnssov. and W. of the Grand Trotting Circuit was held 10 00110, 1000 1, 11101, 10101. 110 presence of mind, and endurance. No being declared off side by the umpire. A first-class wicket-keeper America has ever E. Suckling; President, J. II. Macdonald; 11, 00101. Total, 50-Kille.d, 28; missed, 22. produced. A meeting of the men who February 14, in the Murray Hill man can be a successful athlete without is then compelled by this rule to take tirst vloe president, G. S. Lyou; second Hotel, New York City, and dates were Used second barrel 43 times. these four qualities. only five yards, whereas a gain of eight have received invitations to sail will vice president, Parkyu; treasurer, J. E. RECAPITULATION. be held shortly and a decision arrived at. Hewlett. arranged for the coining season. New York Team. "This game produces two other qual­ yards has be'»n m.ide by him. A pro­ Cleveland made a strong fight to get Killed. Misted. ities not common to all athletics, that of vision ought to be made giving the s;de G. S. Patterson and F. H. Bohlen are The Brooklyn Cricket Club has elected Fre.l Hoey...... 38 14 keeping themselves in condition for work the following officers: A. S. Durrant, vice the week beginning July 31, but as this co-operation, or action with others, and with the ball, when a player on the op­ A. A. Adams, secretary; B. made the circuit end so late in the year Captalu A. O. Money...... 34 10 self-subordination. These are things to the op­ in the racquet court. president; George Work...... 34 16 posing team is declared off-side, Mauuel, treasurer: \V. A. Gray, captain; that Philadelphia and Baltimore would Edgar G. Murphy...... 35 15 be encouraged, and they unquestionably tion of taking either five yards or the The St. David's Club has engaged H. Helms, vice captain; A. W. Barnes, draw out and would clash with Fleet- game of foot ball. In that Moses Lane, a brother of the Merino C::j>tNlu uf st:cond eleven; T, B. Iiowen,rloe come from the amount that has been gained. In professional, for next season. wood, Colonel Edwards, of Cleveland, way me injustice ot tne present rule captain of second eleven. There will be finally agreed to have the Cleveland Philadelphia Team. to understand all its developments. would be avoid3d." Both E. W. Clark, Jr., and H. P. three elevens in the field this year. Killed. Missed. "Why is it that Harvard don't win BALLJETS VIEWS. Baily are doubtful about going abroad, The Cricket Association of the New Jer­ date set one week ahead. Charles Macalester...... 24 26 Saginaw made an application to 21 In foot ball? President Eliot says they Balliet agrees with King in asserting but have not yet positively declined. F. sey Athletic Club has elected the following East H. Yale Dolan...... 29 eleven have Pittsburgh date at the beginning H. A. Welch...... 26 24 don't play well because of the elective that five yards is enough to gain on W. Ralston is also one of the uncer­ officers for the eusuiftg year. First T. S. Dando...... 28 22 three downs. He claims that the flying F. G. I'ayne, captain; H. U. Cobb, vice of the circuit, and this was granted in system of-studies, and I think he is tain ones, and should he decline it would captain. Second eleven John GUI, captain; case Pittsburg did not use the date. practically right. The elective man is wedge should be alx>lished, and that be a great loss to the team. Totals ...... 107 93 the game requires two umpires. He H. S. Saudall, vice captain. Mr. Payne will Pimlico Driving Park, at Baltimore, New York beats Philadelphia by 32 birds. never subject to discipline. Let me as­ It is stated that the Tioga Club will have all last year's material to support was also admitted to follow the Phila­ Time of shots 4h. 4Sm. sure you that the years in which Prince- thinks, too, that a touchdown should be reorganized the coming season. This him, as well as some promising new blood, Referee John S. Hoey, of Hollywood, X. J. count five points and the goal from it nnd there Is every reason to believe that delphia Driving Park. Hartford and m ton was defeated were the years when will prove pleasing information to local Springfield both promised to have trot­ The return match, same conditions she had not sense enough to win or, but one point. A goal from the field players, as the disruption of such a his team will put up a great fight to retain all particulars, will be shot on tho should, in his opinion, count but four possession of the championship pennant so ting meetings this year. the Westminster Kennel Club in other words, the men organizing strong team would have reduced the al­ gallantly won lust year under the leader­ The dates finally arranged were as grounds of qualities of generalship. points, since no greater premium should ready somewhat light competition. Friday, March 2. didn't have the be put upon it than upon a touchdown. ship of his predecessor, C. H. Ellis. The follows: Pittsburg or East Saginaw, "Will the increase of foot ball dis­ Pacey, Lane, Handford and Rigley secretary is J. Lindsay Held, No. 401 Broad­ July 9 to 14; Detroit, July 16 to 21; say it with­ Then he adds: "The momentum plays, are all in England. way, N. Y. courage studiousness? You while they did not prove dangerous the Cleveland, July 23 to 27; Buffalo, July THE MONTE CARLO SHOOT. draws the attention of the student from Germiiutown will have a new pro­ 31 to August 11; Rochester, August 14 past year, will, if continued another year, fessional in the place of Morris. his studies. It is the undergraduates become dangerous. They can be elim­ to IT; Springfield, August 21 to 24; Comte Zichy, of Austria, Wins th* an? going to play foot ball. I be­ A big improvement has been made in WHAT IS BASKET BALL ? that inated by indirect legislation. There Hartford, August 28 to 31; Fleetwood Grand Prize. lieve it ought to be the object of col­ the table at St. David's, and the club Park, September 3 to 8; Philadelphia should be a rule forbidding any one match Explanation and Description of the Six nations were represented in the lege faculties to forbid graduates to from the rush line of the side having should be able to furnish good Driving Park, September 11 to 14: Pim­ play foot ball, as they are now in that wickets next season. Game. September 18 to 21. The Stewards recent international shooting matches at the ball going behind the line more than lico, Carlo. The chief event was the field of life where they must specialize two yards. The two-yard limit is suf­ The team will have to leave the States "What is basket ball?" is very fre­ adjourned to meet in Rochester in May Monte themselves." about the middle of May, in order to quently asked, as this style of amuse­ Grand Prii Du Casino, an object of ficient to allow for the putting of the at the call of the president. pigeons Professor Wilson held that foot ball ball in play. The opening wedge should get a little practice before commencing ment has grown quite popular in rural art and 20,000 francs; twelve was gotten each, four on the first day at 26 metres, contests should be played only in the be abolished. The first play should the first match on May 31. communities. Basket ball TROTTING DATES ARRANGED. large cities. He had heard the game not differ from those of other parts of J. H. Patterson, the captain of the up by James Norsmith, an instructor and eight on the second day at 27 called a "prize fight" and a "bull fight," the game. first eleven of the Philadelphia Cricket at the Springfield training school. The The Central New York Trotting Asso­ metres. Ninety-three competitors com­ assume the on a side. menced shooting on January 31, and the but it was because the men who played "Under the present rules too much ad­ Club, has been induced to game is played by seven men ciation Arranges a Schedule For were in their athletic suits. The only vantage is given to the side winning editorship of the "American Cricketer." These are arranged in order from the contest ended next day in a decisive reason they did not appear in evening the toss. The most necessary change The boys at Havcrford are practicing goal they defend. Each player is not re­ Spring Meetings. triumph for Comte Zichy, of Austria, dress was because it was inconvenient, is this opening play. As the rules now steadily in the new shed, but will be quired to keep strictly in his place, but The Central New York Trotting As­ who made a record of twenty successful ftnd, as to the large gate receipts, the read 10 yards is practically allowed much weaker this year than last, ow­ should be always found in the territory sociation convened at Syracuse, Feb. kills. The Marquis de Chasteler, of players did not share in them, as the outright to the side that gets the ball ing to a number of the eleven having assigned to him. The object of the two 19, for the purpose of arranging the Belgium, only slipped up on the last rconey was devoted to keeping grounds on the toss. This injustice could be graduated. wing men is to get a favorable position schedule of dates for the spring meets. bird. H. J. Roberts, of England, was in order, maintaining an organization, avoided by requiring the ball to be from which to throw the ball into the Prominent horsemen, representatives of abreast the leaders at the twelfth pigeon, were in at­ etc. placed for the opening play five yards METROPOLITAN WORK. opponent basket, and to assist one an­ a dozen cities in the State, but in shooting off the tie he missed THE NEGATIVE. from the centre of the field in the ter­ other in the matter. tendance and enthusiastic over prospects three out of eight. He received third Professor Hurt G. Wilder, of Cornell ritory of the side having the ball, and The Averages of the New York The centres are to assist the wings or of a successful year. Rochester, Geneva money, while fourth money went to University took the negative sido of the may be, for­ as members the other side then withdrawing five Cricket Club For 1803. help the guards, as the ball and Lyons were admitted M. Paul Gervais, of France, who grassed question, and said that he played foot yards from the centre line." ward or back with their team. Their of the Association, The annexation of sixteen birds altogether. On February ball forty years ago, but it was eighteen The New York Cricket Club eleven is aim is to constantly pass the ball for­ Rochester was considered a great land, expected to be stronger than ever next 6 the attraction was a team contest, in years since, after a most careful con­ ward for the wings. The duty of the as the circuit has tried to secure tho ap­ which France, Italy, Great Britain, Bel­ sideration of his own experience and ob­ A NEW LEAGUE. season, and to outdo their record of guards is to prevent their opponents plication from the Flower Cily for years. last season, when they won 12 out of 17 gium, Austria-Hungary and Germany servation of what was going on in his It is Organized to Play the Associa­ from throwing for goal, but keeping the The representatives were W. L. were represented by two champions each. own university and in others, that he hart games played, including three matches opponents from getting the ball, and by Blight, Oswego; L. W. Cafferty, Bing- tion Game. with first-section League clubs. During The conditions were thirty pigeons each rome to the conclusion that there should taking it from them when prepared to hamton; E. M. Tierney, Binghamton; F. at 28 metres. be no intercollegiate athletic contests New York, Feb. 20. The American the season both A. C. Dacre and J. D. throw. The goal keeper's duty is to M. Harrington, Cortland; C. E. Hur- to hear Pro­ Association Football League was fairly Rourke succeeded ir, doing the "hat Italy took the first prize with a record whatever. He had hoped keep the ball away from the goal and to lick, E. F. Alien, Syracuse; J. H. of only five misses in sixty shots. The fessor Wilson discuss the difference be- launched on what promises to be a use­ trick," the formor taking three wickets stop all possible throws for goal. Thus Searles, Rome; Thomas Carroll, Geneva; tvrten foot ball as it is and as it might ful career at an enthusiastic meeting iu consecutive balls against Paterson, of Britons were second with fifty birds. he will bat more balls than any other E. Chismore, llion; J. C. My ers, Lyons; Austria-Hungary secured third place be. held last night in the temporary head­ while Rourke accomplished the feat the players. The object of each player G. W. Slack, Rochester, and Dudley He believed that the student of an quarters, 458 Ninth avenue. The clubs against South Brooklyn. The records: possession of the ball with forty-eight. Germany was fourth when his side is in Miller and Harry Fancher. with forty-six. The souvenir offered for American university was worthy of be­ interested in the enterprise were repre­ BATTING AVERAGES. is to place himself in an uncovered posi­ The classes arranged were: Pacing ing told that he should lay aside all kinds sented as follows: In- Not Most ATPF- tion so that his side may pass the ball to the best individual score was won by Acorn A. A., Brooklyn, W. Sothern; nings. cub. IIIKS. Runs. ag«>. 2 10, 2.19, 2.23, 2.26. Trotting 2.17, Count Luke Gajoli, one of the Italian of competition which pertain to athletic W. Hughes...... 6 1 *50 «6 1D.20 him. 2.21, 2.24, 2.27, 2.30, 2.33, 2.46. Trot eports when he ceases to be a boy and Sylva F. G., Hoboken, G. W. John- The ball used is an ordinary associa­ pair. He killed twenty-five consecutive stone; Americus, of West Hoboken, T. J. D. Rourke...... 17 1 26 208 13.00 and pace 2.10. thirty. begins to be a man. If it is true, he J. McNettn...... 18 1 2* 1S7 11.00 tion football. The following schedule was adopted: birds and only missed two out of said, that college men are the best foot Bright; Ashland F. C., Brooklyn, T. A. C. Dacre...... 14 8 27 132 11.00 The ball is allowed to be thrown in Foy and T. Masterson: Thistle F. C., Hammond.... 18 0 32 189 1&50 Lyons, May 22-25; Geneva, May 29, ball players, it is because the young W. any direction with one or both hands. June 1; Elmira, June 5, 8; Binghamton colleges are the power of New York, A. Wyllie; Red Star F. C., A. A. Holirne..... 10 2 19 78 «.99 Random Shots. men of the H. Newburg...... 6 3 10 28 9.33 The ball may be batted in any direction Driving Park, June 12-15; Syracuse, the land'. If foot ball be so noble a New York, E." Stark and J. McGill; with one or both hands, but never with The Court has granted a charter to the West Side Shamrocks, New York, J. B. A. Skj-ne...... 14 1 18 117 9.00 June 19-22; Cortland, June 26-29; Stowe Metropolitan , I>. Murphy...... 52 5 12 4.00 be used for holding it. 31, Aug. 3; llion, Aug. 7-10. It was the of Canulen, iu a shooting match on the for­ pire in the shape of a perfect sport Some members of the St. George F. holding, pushing, C., of Brooklyn, were also present, but, A. Williams...... B 2 7 16 4.00 No shouldering, sense of the meeting that hereaftr in all mer's grounds Feb. 10, by a score of 179 should be employed to keep the" young Mitchell.... 13 1 14 36 3.00 tripping or striking of nn opponent is not being officially delegated, they took J. H. of the cities of the circuit the starter to 171. men in order? O. H. Johnson...... 10 3 5 18 2.57 allowed. The first infringement is a at the out­ J. Frank Klelnz, the Stats champion, Professor Wilder believed that it was no part in the meeting. The first busi­ (J. H. Thompson... 40 3 8 2.00 shall occupy a special stand foul; second disqualifies the player. Foul side of the track. and H. E. liuckwulter, of Koyersford, possible to have the game so modified as ness of importance was the election of Not out. is striking the ball with the fist, run­ will shoot a live bird match for a stake officers, which resulted in the appoint­ BOWIJNO AVERAGES. to become the best outdoor cold-weather Balls. Maidens. Ruus. W'k'ts. Ay. ning with the ball or holding the ball of J100 »t Elk 1'ark, Hoyersford, ou Sat­ exercise for vigorous young men, who ment of the following: A. C. Dacre...... 284 8 113 20 5.B5 other than with the hands. Hoof Beats. urday, Feb. 24. Kke personal contact with their fellow- President, Joseph Cleary, West Side B. A. Skyn*.....;.584 19 247 43 5.74 Three consecutive fouls constitute a Not a stallion has ever had to do with The Railway Gun Club has elected these men. He was in favor of a game rid Shi n rocks; vice president, Thomas H. NewUurg...... 33 1 7 1 7.00 goal for the opponents. Goal is made by the making of the world's trotting record, officers: President, Dr. J. J. Daly; vice of its present undesirable features. The Bright, American F. C.; secretary, .1. D. Rourke...... 310 8 142 19 7.47 into the and only one stallion, Direct, has had to president, John J. C'rowell; secretary, Dr. H. Mltcbell....116 2 56 7 8.00 throwing or batting the ball treasurer, George L. Acken; surest way, he said, to do away with Joseph McGill, Red Star F. C., 533 J. basket and stays there. do with the world's pacing record. II. L. Clark; stu­ secre­ J. McNevin-...... H07 17 213 25 8.52 The Kentucky Senate has passed Senator captnlu, Jures Mead; director, Alonzo foot ball would be to compel every West Fifteenth street; financial W. Hushes...... 129 5 69 6 11.50 Time of play, two 20-minute halves Crane, George B. Cladcek and Charles dent in a university to play unless ask­ tary, W. Taggart, Empire F. C.; treas­ Trlgg's anti-pool selling bill. It restricts The club is making strenuous ef­ with five minutes rest. the selling of pools to race tracks, and Cashner. The club has over 50 members. ed by his parents to be excused. urer, Thomas Foy, Ashland F. C.; Ex­ forts to obtain better facilities for the The side making the most goals in the The Wootlbury (N. J.) Gun Club has E. Stark, Red Star prohibits any sales in other places. ecutive Committee, pursuit of their game at Central Park, time is the winner. The Trotting Association of Copenhagen, elected the following new officers: Presi­ FOREIGN NEWS. F. C.; G. W. Johnstone, Sylvan F. C.; which is the headquarters of the club. Denmark, has announced the opening of a dent, A. W. Cattell; vice president, Dr. John Rsgan, West Side Shamrocks; George B. Hearting; se'-retary, S. W. Mer­ stake of $4r.OO for 2-year-old Austrian, J. D. Green; captain, Details of the Big International Foot W. Sothern, Acorn A. A., and T. Foy, STATK OF OHIO. CITY OP TOLIDO, | German and Danish trotters, to be decided chant; treasurer. C. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Lucia COUNTY. / Adon Miller; directors, Joseph F. Morgan, Ball Matches. Ashland F. FRANK J. CHENKY makos oath that he Is ths senior in 1895. Jesse K. Enstburn nnd Charles- Schocharrt. Arrangements were made for the hold­ Inquiry Into the Doings of the Aus­ partner of the firm of F. J. CHKNKY & Co..doing Inmi- At a special meeting of the Rhode Island On Washington's Birthday the club will The latest English exchanges bring in­ ing of another meeting next Monday State Fair Association, held Jan. 21>.Walter teresting details of the two big inter­ tralian Team Abandoned. ui'W in the City of Tulfd >, Counly and Slate «s afore- hold an all-day shoot at live birds and blue night, when a schedule will be prepared faicl, mirt tliat laid firm will pay thr aum ol ONE W. Dexter was elected to succeed David rocks. national foot ball matches played sim­ The Australasian Cricket Council did case of S. Collins as secretary of that association, Rug­ for the first round of the proposed inter- IIUNDEED DOLLARS for each and every Captain John S. Shepherd, of Company ultaneously on February 3, under club series of the matches. The entry not make much headway at the session Catarrh that caouot be cared by the use of UALL'B who resigned. D, Twenty-third Regiment, died iu Brook­ by rules. . held at Christmas to inquire into the CATARBB CIHE. Maud S. was the first trotting horse to lyn Feb. 16 In his 4Sth year. He was con­ of form signalized list remains open until then, and the FKANK J. CHENEY. A tremendous upset at least a dozen dissensions among the Australian team make a record lower than the pacing nected with the regiment for 1C years, the foot ball contest between England promoters think that Sworn te before me and iubscrihcd in my presence, record of that day. Her 2.11% WHS % sec­ and was the crack shot of the National affiliated clubs will enter teams. A f 100 that visited Toronto last year. Many 6th day ot December, A. D. 1886. and Ireland, at Blackheath. The Sax­ by this ond better than the pacing record, which Guard In New York State, having won silver cup emblematic of the League contradictory statements were made was then 2.12Vi. last summer for the sec- ons, who had spread-eagled Wales a the members, and a letter was put in, A. W. GLKASOir. the championship few weeks before, were expected to have championship, has been provided by the { S..L } The Burlington County (N. J.) Agricul­ ond time In succession. He had been president. Each pair of clubs drawn in signed by twelve of them, stating that Kolarf PMie, tural Society will hold a spring racing secretary of the National Rifle Associa­ a practical walk-over, but the Irish­ they had been unable to get any satisfac­ men proved to be a superb combina­ the opening tics will play home and Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken hiternally and acts meeting on May 29, 30 and 31. The annual tion for several years. In 1885 he won th« home matches, and it is thought that the tory statement from Manager Cohou directly on the Mood and mucous surfaces of the fair of the society will be held on Sep­ "Army and Navy Journal" match, and th< tion, and they won by five points to with regard to the finances of the tour. tember 17, 18, 10 and 20. same year he captured thei Chamber! four points. competition thus engendered will rivet system. S»nd for testimonial", free. match. No National Guardsman had sue! the "dribbling code" in the esteem of They demanded that the council should F. J. CUENEY * CO., Toledo, O. Althala, by Altamont, owned by Fred The representatives of Wales and have a special audit made of the books 43-Sotd by Druggists, 76c. Bier, Vancouver, B. C., that made a 2- a flue record as a marksmau. Scotland had a lively time at Newport. the foot ball community. Feb. THE SPORTING LIFE.

M.; C. J. Turpln, '95 M.; Deverani, '97 M.; nto the shade by F. S. Horan, who rew, and from it Beard was taken and N. S. Hires, '94 C.; F. H. Saner, '94 I»; H. S. laced a series Duhring, '9S C.; A. D. Silliman, '95 C.; D. J. of victories to his credit laced in the bow. Johnson is stroking Srnyth, '9« L.; J. A. Hoper, 'U4 D.; C. J. Black­ t his college sports, such as has not he second eight, and from this it i» be- burn. '94 C.; W. D. Rogers, '!)7 C.; J. D. Mc- eon known at Feuner's since its insti- leved that he will become the stroke of Mullln, '95 C.; J. H. Frank, '95 C.; A. F. Hig- .ition. He covered 100 yards in about he 'varsity after a little training. Only a Step gius, '95 M.; W. B. Seymour, '97 M.; Perker 1 seconds, ran a quarter of a mile in Dater, who has been, stroking the Freeman, '94 L.; Walter Freeman, '97 M.; W. seconds, Davis, '95 M.; A. S. Julian, '95 L.; W. D. a half a mile in 1 minute varsity, has proved a clumsy oar, and from Weak Lungs to Con­ Si-brack, '97 C.; R. B. Wilson, '97 C.; D. K. S seconds and one mile in 4 minutes yill probably not gain a seat in the Irvvin, '95 C.; J. R. Wilson, '9« C.; S. B. New­ seconds." rst eight this year. Bob Cook has, it sumption, from Depleted ton, '94 M.; Joneph Hempville, Jr., '95 M.; s said, written to Captain Johnson signi- Blood to Anaemia, from Dis­ James P. Fleming, '96 M.; H. G. Wood, Jr., yiiitf his intention of visiting New '80 M.; C. C. Sichel, '96 O.; P. A. Slchcl, 'ftfl ELIOTS BOMB. C.; H. G. Swayne, '95 M.; E. W. Kelsey, '94 laven soon and looking the crew over, eased Blood to Scrofula,from M.; G. H. GoamM-, '97 M.; George W. Hyan, Haryard's President Wants 'his is said to practically settle it that '97 M.: J. E. Greene, '97 M.; H. Bell, '{H C.; the Un­ Cook will spend Easter recess with the Loss of Flesh to Illness. J. M. Philips. '94 O.; G. W. (>rton, '95 C.; dergraduate Rule in Force. arsnieu. Ihe sixteen men in training J. W. M. Wharton, '97 C.: J. Wilson Sylvester, Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 21. President '95 O.; E. M. Dilley, '97 C.; Ira A. Shimer, '97 BOATING AT COBNEL.U vill go to the training table on March THE PRUNING KNIFE M.; H. G. Reibenack, '94 C.; George N. Coutes, liot, of Harvard, in his annual report . No rowing has been done on the har- '94 C.; W. Osgood. '95 C.; T. J. Clements, '9fl as come out fairly and squarely in 'reshmen Working Hard to Make or for the past ten days owing to the Scott'5 D.; W. B. Stephen, '96 C.; J. A. Wlborn, '03 avor of the undergraduate rule to gx>v- Next Summer's Crew. oisterous weather and floating ice. Wielded by the Metropolitan Asso­ M.; Joseph Trimbell, '96 M.; L. N. Ford. '96 O.; ni intercollegiate athletics. He pro- ciation Eighty-six Young Boxers A. B. Go-don Davis, '05 L.: J. R. Smith, '96 O.: oses three radical changes a-s follows: The training for the freshman crew, at H. W. Thomton, '94 C.; J. M. Mltcheson, '95 ornell, has continued far enough to OLD RIVALS IN THE BOAT. Suspended and the Columbia Ath­ L.; P. Trainor, '95 M.; H. D. Oliver, '94 C.; First That no freshman shall be al- W. G. owed to participate in any intercollegiate warrant the coach in making some se­ letic Club Expelled. Woodruff, '97 M.; Arthur Knlps, '95 M.; ctions of the most promising men to go Oxford and Cambridge Hard at Work Emulsion H. G. Off. '95 M.; J. Ellsner, '97 O.; O. T. vent. A meeting of the Managers of the Buchoitz. '96 L.; E. H. Lawrence. '95 C.; F. W. Second That nobody be allowed to com- to more thorough and systematic prac- For Their Great Race. Metropolitan Association, of A. A. U., •Cager, '97 L.: W. Ferguson, '97 C.; R. C. ete more than one year in any line of ce. Mr. Courtney has accordingly se- The crews of Oxford and Cambridge the Cream of Cod-liver Oil, was held in the Astor House February Richards. '97 M.: Norman T. Leslie. '9» L.; utercollegiate athletics. cted twenty men fom the sixiy-odd ommenced strict training on February 15, which marked a crisis in the check­ Ell Abbott. '96 C.'; H. Winsor, '96" C.: J. I>. Third That intercollegiate contests take reshmen who presented themselves to , and until the day prevents this step from being Weiser. '97 C.; E. S. Ramsdell. '95 M.; W. '0. lace but once in two years. after the great ered history of the Metropolitan Asso­ W. Warren, '95 C.; S. N. Rosengardeo, '97 O. im at the beginning of this term to ace on the Thames, March 17, their ciation. The amateur boxing scandal Whether such a radical change ever rain in earnest from now until the final movements will be watched with intense taken and restores Health. had reached such an unsavory stage will be carried out is impossible to say. INTERNATIONAL ATHLETICS. election is made. These twenty men nterest. In speaking of the men Lon- Physicians, the world over, en­ that any procrastination on the part of 'resident Eliot's attitude is but an. ex- ill be kept actively at work on the row- "on "Sporting Life" says: the board would have broken the back re«sion of what a great many men are ig machines, the track, and with other "The trim of the light blue craft ap- dorse it. of the association. The managers seem­ A Congress of Amateurs to be Held hinking just at present. For a great in Paris Next June. vstematic leg, arm, and body exercise ears almost an ideal one, and as no ed to realize this, and they wielded their vhile the president has been declaring ntil the ice goes out of the inlet in ess than six of the crew can show long In June, 185)4, an international Don't be deceived by Substitutes! pruning knives so vigorously that forty con­ is opposition to intercollegiate athletics. ^pril, when they will take seats in the amiliarity with the oar as old Ethoui- Prepartd bj Scott A Bonn*, M. Y. All Drag lift* boxers, one wrestler, and one ontire club gress of amateurs will be held in Paris Lt the Phi Beta Kappa dinner last oat. ns, we may shortly expect a touch of were cut adrift after a heated debate. under the direction of the Union des pring he declared himself very much There is an enthusiasm and a dogged hat pretty dashing style characteristic BOXERS DISQUALIFIED. Societies Franchises de Sports Athle- pposed to them, aud cited instances of etermination to get on the '97 crew f the 'best of schools.' The importa- It was resolved that the following tiques. The object of the congress will thletes who had said as much after mong these twenty men that are quite ion of Sir Charles Ross has materially boxers be disqualified: be "the consideration, aud extension of graduation. This is declared to be the aspiring to a lover of the famous sport dded to the strength of the crew, but TENNIS. Matt Cullen, New York City; Jnmes Lynch, the principles which underlie the idea of most unpopular move the president has ' rowing. The twenty men are W. e is wofully in the rough, and needs a Scottish American A. C. ; William O'Brira. Han­ amateur sports. The committee in ver made, and there is a strong move- Ohl, O. L. Hunter, J. W. Beach- eal of coaching and gig work. Bow ARRANGING TENNIS CONTESTS. over A. C., aud William Delaney, New York charge of the arrangements consists of nent to call a mass meeting which will man, C. D. Clinton, E. A. Crawford, D. as come on wonderfully, as also No. 2, city. three_ members, covering France and Joseph Boyer, Staten Island; P. McGlone, rotest against the president's proposed . iScott, K. K. Bosse, F. W. Freeborn, »ut neither the latter nor No. 4 get on Liinual Meeting of the United States Greenwood A. O. ; Harry Fisher, Greenwood A. Continental Europe, England and the hanges. The indignation of the students . H. Smith, G. A. Fuller, L. L. Tatum, satisfactory beginning, and would do Association in New York. C. ; J. Roche, Empire City A. C. ; O. Sibree, English colonies and America. ppears to be general. i. Dillingham, C. E. Hand, C. A. Louis, well to steady the swing. No. 5 is row- Wtlllamshiirg A. A.; P. Sheridan, Pastime A. The member of the committee in In fact only one opinion is expressed The 13th annual meeting of the United V. R. Wood, T. U. Fair, E. O. Spill- ng in capital style, with a good, clean tales Tennis Association, composed of C. ; O. 8. Hildt, Union A. C. ; George Scherer, charge of the interests of the congress t Harvard in regard to President nan, T. M. Jones, L. Kinne and W. H. ilade, yet he lacks the devil of his Hen- Greenwood A. A. ; Ed Dunnlgan, Adelphi A. C. ; in America is Professor William M. Sliot's attitude towards Harvard athle- 11 the principal clubs throughout the II. Dunne, Pastime A. C. ; Hichanl Behrens, Na­ quire. ?y exposition, presumably from recent ountry, was held at the Hoffman tional A. O. ; M. Delaney, Star A. C. ; Bob I'at- Sloan, of Princeton. It is the intention ics in his annual report, and that is op- Mr. Courtney thinks that the best way ndisposition. Stroke 1 and 6 give an of the congress to have delegates present osed to the changes which louse, New York city, Feb. 8. terson, New Brighton A. C. ; J. Vogel, Pastime he recom­ o select a final eight will be by a series bject lesson to their confreres, and Tie following officers were elected for A. C. ; Prank McSpeddon, Hanover A. C. ; M. 1. from the various countries, each one to mends. It is generally believed that, f scratch races to take place on the lake arely have they rowed better or swung Btroehan, Pastime A. O. ; D. Gearon, Grecnpoint be prepared to discuss the question of while athletics must be restricted, this IB ensuing year: President, Dr. James A. C. ; William Lester, Bridge A. C. ; J. Fox. s soon as the men learn to row in any- ut in more pronounced form. With un­ )wight, or Boston; vice president, J. S. amateur sports of all countries, and an ba done without formal legislation ling like good form. For several years hanged practice henceforward, I dare Pastime A. C. ; Joe Doyle, Greenwood A. C.; especially of his own. >r ^lark, of Philadelphia; secretary, J. T. M. Lyon, Star A. C. ; Jim Lynch, Scottish-Ameri­ at least without such restrictions as ast it has been one of the features of wear the light blues will turn out far Vhittclsey, of New Haven; treasurer, can A. C. ; W. Mcl'artlaml, WHO WILL COMPOSE THE DELEGATES. re advocated by the president The Xavier A. A.; J. The delegates will be chosen from the le training of crews during the spring more speedy and powerful than the Valentine G. Hall, of New York. A lloralnslty. Adelphi A. C. ; J. Herbert, Leiington athletic Committee is not in accord with rm to engage in short scratch and han- uajority of folk imagine. A. C. ; Edward Drsycott, National A. O. ; John prominent amateur athletes, and doubt­ ote of thanks was given to the retlr- he president in the matter of the pro- icap races. Several times the 'Varsity "The Oxonians (still unchanged) have ng president, Welrtuo, Union A. O. ; J. Murphy, Star A. C. ; less in America from her different uni­ >osed changes; neither are the captains. H. W. Slocum, who has J Connors, Young A. C. ; Mike Paton, Green­ versity representatives. Associations vere beaten by the freshmen in a two- dvanced in, form in unmistakable eld the position for the past two years. wood A. O.; W. McOoy, Greenwood A. C. ; F. which participate in the mile handicap; and once, at least, in a ashion within the week, thanks to W, The treasurer's report showed a bal- Ealchel, Leilngton A. 0.; H. Hartwen, Brooklyn congress do A. L. Fletcher, whose labors have borne not thereby bring themselves to observe Pointers. wo-mile scratch race. This method of nce of $1,143.39. Some little discus- A. C. : J. Brenr-an, Wllllamsburg A. C. ; N. Har- raining the crews in actual racing and inch fruit. Disregarding the red tape ion was provoked by the Chicago ten- nett, Y. M. Olub; J. Connors, E. Moore, Pastime the resolutions adopted. The object of The Montgomery Attletlc Club, of Ard- bepry of placing the men according to A. C. ; W. O'Brien, Chelsea A. C. ; J. Sullivan, the congress is to express opinions on the icrc, Pa., have applied for a charter. gainst an equally strong crew cannot is clubs refusing to pay over $75 col- Young A. O. ; Tom Butler, Williauisburg A. A.; lil to bring out the best qualities the heir weight in the boat, Mr. Cotton has ected for entrance fees to the tourna- different questions submitted to it and The report of Chappy Warburton's death one in for John Oollins. Adelphi A. O. ; Jack Ryau, A. B. to consider measures for an international n Paris was not true. He Is still on en possess as well as show their de- sundry bold experiments. nent there because they had lost money, C. ; W. O'Brien, Hancver A. C. ; Jack Sullivan, ects. The training is usually a long, Somewhat unsteady at times, an nppre- 'he clubs were Henry A. C. ; C. White and H. Mlch. Greenwood legislation, but not to inaugurate it. arth. finally excused from pay- At Bradford, Feb. IT, Bob Reakes, ard, continuous grind, with nothing iable improvement evinced itself at ng. It was decided to hold the Western A. C. : M. Gallacher, Young A. C. : John O'Brien. The order of sessions and the pro­ of he fag-end of the Adelphi A. C. ; James Brennan, Hanover A. C. ; gramme of the festivities to accompany ttdgwav, and Charley Ward, of Warren, i it from start to finish that savors week in this respect, Championship Doubles Tournament in Edward Murphy, Hanover A. C. ; Frank Lane, the occasion will be fixed at a later date. vrestied. Reakes won In two stialght f college sport except at the end, per- he showing at various periods or the Chicago and the Eastern in Narragan- Greenwood A. C. ; Jerry Oollins, Union A. C. ; QUESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED. alls. aps one race lasting from fifteen to Vuneham essay being very fine. Bow ett at a date to be fixed by the Execu- James Holmes, Leumt Hill A. C. ; P. McAlllster, The questions which will come up for The Nyack, N. Y., Athletic Club has elect- wenty-fa've minutes. The grind and mo- s rowing as well as ever he did, and No. ive Committee. The following memberg Greenwood A. C. ; M. J. McOonnack, New York discussion at d the following officers: President, Henry otony of better than since he left Eton, though were elected to that committee: H. W. City: M. Gullngher, Williamsburg A. A.; F. A. the congress are as fol­ B. Smith; vice president, Charles McElroy; the steady work may in this Brennan, Willlamslmrg A. lows : ray be somewhat relieved, and the >oth show a tendency to lateness at 51ocum, Hichards Slovens, O. S. Camp- A.; C. Brown, Walter orresnondlng secretary, Wlnfleld Purdy; imes. No. 3 has improved since his ex- Scott, Joe Harris, J. Oollins, Joe Swceney, Will- First. The definition of an amateur; ecordlng secretary, John Lyford. troug qualities of the men brought out, >ell, R. D. Wrenn and Clarence Ho- lam Yoving, Pete Reilly, Tom Barry, reasons for the definition; hange of thwarts, and pulls with im­ Andy Bren- posslbilty and George L. Bulst, of Charleston, S. 0., s well as latent defects disclosed. No iart. nan John O'Neill, William Thompson, Tom utility of an International definition. rrangements for races have yet been mense power. No. 4 appeared uncom- Burke, A. Douolme. J. Smith, Barney Connors, I Second. Suspension, disqualification and ias been awarded the title of "college ortable at his new thwart ut first, but M. Lyons, J. Griffon, J. McAuliffe. .T. Burke, rehabilitation; facts winch respectively gymnast" at Yale, defeating all his oppo- nnde public, though Commodore Brown, THE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP. Thomas Powers, William Murray, Thomas lentg in all-round work at the indoor is understood, is carrying on w seems thoroughly settled down and Gal- sustain them and the means of proof. corres- rowing well. No. 5 also lagher, O. Patterson, M. Quinu, J. Murphy and rhlrd. Can we Justly maintain a distinc­ ;ames held there on Wednesday night. ondence that is hoped will result in shows great The Date For the Annual Tourna­ VVUllnm Delaney. tion between different sports in regard to Theodore Bauer, the old champion French cveral long-looked-for contests. jower, but has yet a lot to learn. No. ment For the B. A. A. Cup. The Columbia Athletic Club was sus­ what constitutes an amateur, especially vrestler, is in Plttsburg. Some relative of has come on very much during the Is recently died in far-off Tunis and left A new stimulus to boating at Cornell week, The annual tournament for the cup pended for violating Rule 3 of the gen­ in racing and pigeon shooting? Can n pro­ s a plan which the principal of the but must lengthen out more and fessional lit one sport be an amateur In 1m a few dollars. He also married pretty get the hands well away. No. 7's work iffered by the Boston Athletic Associa- eral rules of the A. A. U. in holding ,-ell out In 'Frisco, where he has been lafcadilla school, Professor L. A. Wait, ipn and the New York Hacijuet aud Ten­ bouts at their boxing tournament in another? s ^inout may best be described as elegant by Fourth. The value of mortals or other ivlng in clover. to put in operation. The facil- leanliuess, but more dash would be ad- nis Club, for the amateur tennis cham­ the Grand Central Palace on Monday prizes. Must it be limited? What steps A strangers' handicap 1000 yards run was ies offered for rowing in Ithaca are ex- pionship of America, will be held in night decided at the annual Peterhousc isable at his important thwart. Stroke's last. are to be taken concerning those who sell games eptionally fine, and Professor Waite tyle is certainly open to he latter's court, commencing the 22d WARNING THE WEST SIDBB. prizes won by them? it Cambridge University, England, on as planned to build a boathouse, large criticism. anuary 10, and was won by \V. E. Taken as a whole, it will certainly re- nst. The matches will be the best A resolution was passed instructing Fifth. Gate money. Can It be divided Lut- nd commodious, at the southeast ex- of five sets, each entry to play every the secretary to notify the West Side between the associations Interested or ens, of Cambridge, in the fast time of luire a superb crew to lower the dark 2 minutes, 18 3-5 seconds. ren.ity of Lake Cayuga, where he owns ilue ither entry. Athletic Club that if any of the sus­ the contestants? Can It be used towards large plat of land, for the use of the colors this year. The make-up of the expenses of the visiting association V Charles Witmer, of Cincinnati, wrestled he two crews is as follows: The cup will be held each year by pended boxers mentioned above are al­ Jharles Moth, of St Paul, at Cincinnati, tudents of the Ciscadilla school. The he club whose member has won the lowed to compete at the West Side's Sixth. Can the general definition of an rews OXFOHD. nmntetir be applied to all sports? Must it >b. 12, Graeco-Koman style. Wltiuer wen from this school would receive the 'osltion. Name. College. Weight. ournament for the year, but will never tourney to-night the club will he dis­ comprise special restrictions for cycling, he first and third bouts in 3S and 12 miu- dvice and counsel of Mr. Courtney in iow....H. B. Cotton.... .Magdalen ...138 become the absolute property of any per­ ciplined, and unless the West Side A. rowing, truck athletics, etc.? ites respectively, while Moth took the ;ieir training, and would prove good 2... .M. C. PllklDgtOQ .Magdalen ...171 son or club. C. agrees In writing to reject these men Seventh. Means to arrest the develop­ ntermedlate fall In 18 minutes. eeders to the freshmen or even the S.. .W. B. Stewart. .Ilrasenose Should the cup be won at any time by the Schedule Committee will withdraw ment of betting. Steve Fan-ell and Doyle, the New Eng- Varsity crews on entering the univer- 4.. .J. A. Morrlson. .New ...... 173V4 a player belonging to no recognized Eighth. The possibility of re-establish­ and professional sprinters, were beaten In ty. The 6.. .B. O. Tew...... Magdalen its sanction and disqualify all boxers boathouse is to be erected in the 0.. club it will remain in the custody of ing the Olympic games. Under what con­ he nual heut of the big ISO-yard foot han­ [>ring, and already some preparations .T. H. Strrtok.. .New ...... 178 competing at the show. ditions would It be feasible? dicap at Manchester, Eng., last week. 7.. .W. B. Crnui... .New ...... 168 he club holding it the year before. President Rush, of the West Side )oyle wee senoiul, Farrell was sixth. Jsvck re being made by the Cnscadilla stu- Stroke. C. M. Pitman.. .New ...... 168 The winner of the championship each Athletic Club, said that the club will laegerty. who came to this ccuntry with ents for a crew this coming season, Joi8Waln..L. Portman.. University ...... 110 year will be presented with a cup, to be allow all of the suspended men to com MEASURING THE MUSCLES. Dick Btfrge last summer, was third. faces are ro ne Mrrangeu wiiu me pre- *iu nl'.al'J II l.e plUJJCll*, llr lri> e l.-.~ ~«- pete In its tourney despite the threat George F. Phillips, of McKecsport, Pa., aratory schools of the State that have Bow....A. H. Finch.... .Third Trinity... .155 uually by the club holding the tourna­ A New System Adopted at Yale by pportunity and disposition to train up 2....N. W. Paine... .Tlilrd Trinity... .1.15 of the Metropolitan Association. has issued a sweeping challenge, as fol- 3....Sir O. K06».... .Third Trinity.... ment. The committee comprises B. La In order to prevent professionals from Professor Seaver. ows: "I challenge any American to run rews. 4....H. A. Game.... .First Trinity... ..172 Montague, Jr., C. L. Perkius aud H. H. Dr. Jay W. Seaver, associate director me a 75-yard race, the Sheffield rules of 5....H. M. Blind... .Third Trinity... .161 .1 rocker. competing in amateur boxing tourneys 800 to govern the contest, and In the future it was decided to make all of the Yale gymnasium, 1ms just intro­ Turner, of 6....C.T. Fogg-Mllot .Trinity ...... 164 duced Into his list of muscular-measure­ Philadelphia, to act in the capacity of GEORGE GRAY'S DENIAL. T....R. 0. Kerrlson. .Tlilrd Trinity.... ."- clubs conducting tournaments send in plstol-flrer, for $250 or $500 a side." Stroke. .T. a. Lewis.... .Third Trinity... .169 Notes. their list of entries to the secretary ment apparatus a machine which, he "Mike" Murphy, the trainer of the Yale Coiswain.F. C. Bcgg... .Trinity Hall.....116 thinks, will entirely revolutionize the 'he Ontario Oarsman Declares His Yale, not having held the place In lawn of the Metropolitan Association for in­ athletes, has the following men In train- Innocence of the Charges tennis that she has In other sports, now spection two days before the show. Fail­ method and results of measurements. ng for the intercollegiate championship Against jroposes that the Tennis Association securt ure to comply with this rule will re­ "Heretofore," said Dr. Seaver, relative games: Richards, the sprinter; Morgan, Him. Ripples. :he necessary courts and Infuse Interest sult in the withdrawal of the associa­ to the machine, "only girth or size meas­ he mile runner; Sheridan, the jumper; When President Garfield, in a discus- Tom Sullivan, the Australian sculler, has among the students. urements have been available in our _,yman and Hart, the hurdlers; Hlckok _ion at the late meeting of the National purchased a hotel in Huuiuiersuiith, Eug- tion's sanction. aud Stillman, the weight throwers; Gleimy u nd. No member of the Board of Managers muscular tests. Experiments have been Association of Amateur Oarsmen, de- made from time to time to secure tests and Brcwater, the cyclists. The presidents of tha athletic depart­ KENNEL of the association will be allowed to The Twin City Athletic Association, of lared that George R. Gray, of Cold- NOTES. which will show nerve or strength meas­ water, Ont., had rowed a race for money, ments of Oxford and Cambridge TJuiversl- officiate at unregistered athletic games urements, Plttsburg, was given a constitution last :iea have decided to hold the annual Ox­ In the future. which it is indispensable to week. A. H. DeRoy was elected president ic was repeating a bit of gossip current ford-Cambridge games on March 17, the Mr. A. H. Gllmore, of the Huby Ken­ obtain in order to prescribe the proper and Dave Skirboll vice president and treas- n some quarters. It had never been same day as the boat race. nels, has removed from Boston to Worces­ DECLARED A PROFESSIONAL. exercise for developing the proper irer. ter. R. Wilson, the bantam-weight boxer, J. W. Van Eyndhoven, who held jublished, and so was never heard of The, makeup of the Yale 'Varsity crew muscles. The new machine meets the he office of temporary secretary, was pcr- >y Gray. Now that Mr. Garfield has at present is as follows: Captain Johnson, The Chicago Kennel has lost nearly $5000 who fought "Benny" Leon for money desired requirements, and has been nanently elected for that office and also as worth of dogs within the lost few inonttu at Hoboken, made it public, Mr. Gray takes oppor- )ow; Holcomb, No. 2; Messier, No. 3; through some poison fiend. was declared a professional. placed in the Yale gymnasium, being press representative. Messrs. Ben Isernan, unity to declare its entire falsity. He Lougacie, No. 4; Cross, No. 5; Rogers, No. Charles Clothe, the wrestler of the the first of its kind ever placed in a A. M. Smit and S. C. Hollander were 6; Tieadway, No. 7; Dater, stroke. Tho Western Kennel Club Company, of New York elected for a house committee. ias sent the following letter to the secre- Denver, Col., will hold their annual bench Turn Vercin, wiis also dis­ college gymnasium. Here are some of ary of the New York Athletic Club, of Tyler, the 17-year-old swimmer, who has qualified. His offense was competing the things the 'dynamometer,' Evan Lewla, the champion catch-as- broken many amateur records up to five show March 21, 22 and 23. as we ,'atch-can wrestler, wants to arrange vhich he is a member: Mr. Ogden Goeiet, of yachting fame, la for money against Max IjUttbeg at call it, will do," said Dr. Seaver. "It a "Owing to my absence in the forests of niles on the other side, announces that he Miner's Eighth match with any man In America. Lewis will come to this country next summer ;olng into the bulldog fancy, and will Avenue Theatre. enables'us to add to our 'strength' table will agree to wrestle Tom Connors, Vorthern Canada engaged on lumbering mild kennels at Newport, R. I. Permission was granted the Pastime the operations, It is only within the past to compete against the American cracks. the measurements of the flexors and ex­ English champion, who U new In this few Th8 Canarsie Yacht Cl ib has elected The bull terrier dog Bellerby King fiat Athletic Club and Company I of the tensors of the hands, the proriators and country- ays that the remarks made by Mr. Henry Mcl-eod, of San Francisco, or W. Garfield, president :he following officers: Commodore, Israel :>een bought by Mr. F. L. Dever, of Peoria, Twelfth Regiment to hold a joint set the abductors of the arms, the retractors 'Farmer" Burns, a straight catch-as-catch- of the National As- V. Fischer; vice commodore, John H. [D. The dog is now on the ocean. of ::an match for a pui se and side bet. or for ociation of Amateur Oarsmen, at a moet- games on March 20. of the shoulders, and the same muscle* ng of the Executive Ives; secretary, John Taylor; treasurer, The late Duclress of Argyle was the of the limbs. Especially valuable tests i purse alone; or be will wrestle Wlttmer, of that association, A. II. Ackermau; measurer, U. X. Kigby, owner of a tine kennel of Skye terriers of Cincinnati, or Ernest Roeber, of held at New York, on Saturday, January In defiance of the decision and warn­ of the lateral muscles of the thigh and New 3, have been brought to my notice. If Jr. and took a great Interest In the breed. ing York, mixed styles, catch-as-catch-can and After this season's regatta off Cannes There will be a meeting of the of the Metropolitanetropoli Athletic Associa­ back and the abductors of the thigh Graeco-Roican. \ir. Garfield's remarks are as reported In New tion the West Side Athletic Club Feb. have been obtained, and we shall in the he papers of Sunday, January 14, he has there will be a handicap race for steam England Beagle Club at Young's Hotel, The Boxing and Wrestling Committee of yachts in the bay here! The course will February 19 at 2 P. M. Mr. W. S. Clark, 17 held preliminary bouts, at which future be able to locate the weak th» A. A. U. Metropolitan District has made statements in regard to my amateur professionals and disqualified athletes muscles In students who come under our standing which I consider should be at bs 36 miles long. Ja.nes Gordon Beunett of Linden, Mass., Is the secretary. made complete arrangements for the cham­ once investigated. I thick that it is my has offered 5000 francs as first prize and According to "Forest and Stream," Mr. were allowed to compete. jurisdiction with almost unerring accur pionship duals scheduled to take place at 2000 francs as second prize." acy. The duty to the club whose colors I have worn Sidney W. Smith, of Leeds, has been In­ old method of testing a Maennerchor Hail on March B. The recent 'or so many years past to prove to its The new officers of the Eastern Yacht vited by the New Kngland Kennel Club PENNSYLVANIA CAPTAINS. man's muscle by its size, or even by its suspensions have not decimated the card satisfaction that those colors have not Club are: Couiaiodore, William Armory to judge St. Bernards at the Bench Show, hardness, is doomed, and strength test? to the extent at first feared, and enough >een worn unworthily by me. Mr. Garfleld Gardner: vice commodore, Charles F. In April. will supersede the obsolete girth meas competitors are left In all but the 145- Adams, 2d; rear commodore, H. W. Lamb, There Is Men Appointed to Look After Field pound boxing class. The latter has been s reported as saying that I am a profes­ a prospect of a bench show Sports at the University. urements everywhere soon. Here is s sional oarsman myself, anil that J. have secretary, William S. Eaton, Jr.; treasur­ being held In Louisville, Ky., In the month simple instance of a possible advantage reopened, and entries will be received by rowed for moaey. In making this state- er, Patrick T. Jackson; measurer, Henry of May about the middle of the month. After many weeks of hard work and Secretary George W. Wood, 318 Broadway nent Taggard. Already about half of of the new method. By our dynamo­ up to March ho tells a falsehood. I have never the guarantee fund considerable discussion as to the merits meter tests we can ascertain th 3. rowed for money in my life, and I have A yacht club has been organized In con­ has been subscribed. and abilities of the candidates, the The Board of Governors of the defunct rowed In only one race as far as I can pos­ nection with Brown University. The of­ Mr. C. strength of the abductors of the leg Warren Athletic Club, of Wilmington, Del., Stedman Hanks, of the Seacroft Track Committee of the University of and by prescribing the proper sibly recall. It was when I was a lad of ficers ore; Commodore, A. G. Utley, Jr., Kennels, Manchester-by-the-sea, Mass., exercise met February 14 to devise some way te about 14. I took part In the races in Oril- cutter Sharou; vice commodore, William asks for the adoption by American breeders Pennsylvania has named the following for weakness of these muscles can rem pull the club out of its present financial Dorrrr.ce, Bloop Cingerla; as the captains of the various squads: ia. In which I finished fourth. The prizes secretary-treas- of the Russian wolfhound of the standard edy bad gaits." trouble, and decided not to reorganize tne in that race were silver cups, and there uier, J. W. N. Angel 1, sloop Nadir. There of the English society for the breed, to Bicycle, (!. M. Cx>ates, -W4 O.; shot and club. Tha club house, at No. 80f> west was not even the slightest are 40 members In the club aud 25 yachts. hammer. H. 1>. Oliver, '114 C.; mile walk. street, is mortgaged for $14,000, suggestion of discourage the tendency toward greyhound BOSTON COLLEGE A. A. but it is any money being offered. I can bring The Austin International regatta, an­ lines. Koinback, '94 C.; 100 yards dash. thought that the liabilities will be easily any affidavits nounced for next June, and 220 yards dash, C. H. Judd, covered by the assets. The club has 100C and evidence that may be Is declared off. '05 M.; 440 yards dash, Parker Officers Elected and Admission to necessary to prove the truth of my state^ The citizens of Austin would not make Free­ shares of subsci-ilwd stock that has nol ments. up the required amount in the way ol CHES8 men; half mile run, K. W. Kelsey, '04 M.; the N. E. I. A. A. Asked. been paid for. ond nbout one-third of ttilH "I place my reputation as an amateur In subscriptions to insure success, and Cap­ NEWS. one mile run, G. W. Orton; broad jump. amount collectible by law. The present tain E. S. Homsdell, '!« M.; high Jump, R. M. At a meetings of the Boston College board will continue in office until alter the She hands of the club, whose representa Jack Crotty, who was the Instigator Athletictic Association at Bala, February tlve I have been, and, beyond that, I do of the movement, threw the job up in There Is nothing new concerning th« Dilley, '117 C.; pole vault, C. T. Buchoitz. May term of Court, when the affairs of the not think disgust. mucb-talked-of Steinltz-Laaker match. Both The Track Association has appointed 15, officers were elected as follows club will be wound up finally. that Mr. Gartield's scandalous men are quiet on the subject. Michael W. White, '94, president; Frank statements ca.ll for any notice from The Everett Boat Club, of East Boston, as delegates to the intercollegiate meet­ personally, at the present time. In the has elected these officers: John J. Corrigan The Parisian, M. Taubenhaus, has left ing in New York, on February 24, H. J. Brice, '9tj, vice president; Berber matter of Robert Curran and my brother president; Joseph L. Green, vice president New York city for Louisville. He intends A. Mackay, of last year's football team; .1. Mahoney, "96. secretary; M. F. Ma John Gray, he has shown the greates Si. Domeneck, treasurer; John Minton making a little professional tour. S. B. Newton, a member of the Track guire, '90, treasurer; Frederick W. Beer R Pattehasincj animus, and I have every reason to believe financial secretary; John Day. recording The Montreal Chess Club has raised $1000 Committee, aud Parker Freeman, the ing, Jr. E., '94, censor; John W. Hart that the sole ground for his remarks were secretary; P. J. Green, captain; John to secure a portion of the match between Jr., '90, manager of the malicious and unfounded statements sup \V. Hayes, Thomas Qulgley, Charles Wal Lasker and Steinitz in that city. Th» captain, of the team. The questions foot ball eleven Montreal part will begin which will be discussed at that meeting Joseph C. l)rutn, '94, manager of fielc Department plied to him by a friend in Toronto. In ters and John Dowd, dlicctors. March 10. and track athletics; John J. Purceil any case I leave It to the judgment of al Hanlan, the oarsman, has reconsidered Jackson W. Showalter and A. B. Hodges are as follows: true sportsmen whether Mr. Garfield ha his determination to retire, and will par have agreed to play a match for the cliesi "To have all trial beats In the Inter­ '97, property manager; Francis H. Houa Ra a Cotw«nleno« tot acted In a sportsmanly championship of the collegiate and gentlemanly tlclpate In the Austin (Tex.) regatta, row- United States and ft games run in the forenoon and ton, '94; Owen F. Davis, '94, and Frank manner in abusing his position as presiden Ing In doubles with Gandaur, and possibly stake of $100 a side. The Manhattan Chess final heats in the afternoon. Proposed by X. Crawford, "94, members of the Ex Sporting of the N. A. A. O., an office that should be starting also in the singles. He is also Club has offered a purse of $100. The the Union College. ecutive Committee. thoroughly neutral and impartial, by goini prepared to Join Gaudanr and make a match is seven games up. "To have the handle of the hammer, out of his way to make unfounded au< match with Sullivan and Hardlng, the which Is now of wood, changed to some The society unanimously voted to ap slanderous other substance, ply for admission into the New Englam statements about me. English scullers, who are looking for such Virginia Beach, Via and that tho weight of DOUBT at times some 'As a man, I suppose I have good cans a match. Washington and both head anil handle shall be sixteen inter-collegiate athletic association anc of action against Mr. Garfield for slander Norfolk. pounds. Formerly the head weighed six­ of our readers are unable The Harlem Regatta Association held appointed Joseph C,. Drum, '94, an but, as a sportsman, I shall take anothe a meeting in New York Feb. U> for the One of the most pleasant and destined teen ponrds. Frank X. Crawford, '94, a dele course, if ever 1 should have the good for to be the popular "To have the rule changed In regard to in their locality, to pur­ purpose of officially closing the records and route from the East to gation to convey their request to tha tune to meet him, of vindicating myscl accounts for the yeju- of lS!);i. Secretar; Virginia Beach is via the famous Royal standing with foot on the Tine in the seven to my own personal satisfaction. As re Blue Line foot circle when throwing the hammer. body. chase needful things and do Byrnes said that the association has $lf>0(. and steamers of the Norfolk The manager of the track athleti gurds the New York Athletic Club, I leav worth of prizes in Its possession. An effor atid Washington Steamboat Company. Proposed by Harvard (/'allege. my case against Mr. Garfield In the! Passengers taking tho Koyal Hint- 5-hour "To change the relative positions of the team will enter these men in the ope not know where to send for will be made to obtain a permanent sit hands." from the city for the several boat clubs flyer leaving New York daily 11.30 A. M., track events by placing pole vault before events at Newton High School game and Philadelphia 1.35 I'. M.. make direct that of hammer throwing. Proposed by on Washington's Birthday: Thirty-yar them. THE SPORTING LIFE and, If possible, to locate it along th Harvard College. speedway. through connections, arriving at Virginia To place a stricter Interpretation on dash, Michael F. Maguire, '90; Bernar always anxious to accommo THE YALE CREW. Mr. Joseph Wrlght, the Toronto Rowlni Beach 10.00 o'clock the following morning. the wording of the rule in regard to the J. Wefers, '97; John J. Purceil, '97 Club's stalwart oarsman aud captain, wil A break In the journey of 2!/j hours at Fred J. O'Brien. date its readers, Some Changes Made by Washington will prove a relief, and not elegibility of those at all track competi­ prep. 300-yard dash will at al' the Captaii accompany Champion J. J. Hyan to Eng the least tions, namely, that the rula shall read: M F. Maguire, '90, and John J. Purcel and Coachers. land next summer. Both are entered i attractive part of the trip, as '97. times be glad to purchase any the historic the Capitol Is within a stone's throw of 'That the men shall attend college from Captain Johnson, of the Yale 'Varsit; single scull race for the dia the B. and O. station and is always an the beginning of the year instead of, as mond sculls, and they will go In the on interesting object, If only It was formerly, during the year, and in thing that our readers may crew, after consulting with Hartwel boat for the pair-oared race. Every on to look at ita Ives and Goetching, the coaches, mad expects architectural beauties. good standing.' Proposed by Yale Univer­ iNotable Achievements Abroad. that these celebrated amateur The steamers of the Norfolk and Wash­ sity. To Introduce a standing high and desire. No doubt, in mos some radical changes in the order of th will win one, and perhaps both, races ii The special 'varsity correspondent o which they ington Steamboat Company are new, fitted, standing brood Jump Into the events." Pro­ London Sporting Life gives the follow men in the first boat Feb. 17. Saufor are entered. They have traine up in the latest style, and are models of posed by Union College." cases, we can save the pur of the law school, who has been rowin moderately all winter and will leave fo ing summary of remarkable achieve England two months before the races o the modern shipbuilder's art. The Field and Track Committee of ments at the universities: "W. E. Luf chaser money. at No. 0, was placed at No. 4, Long the Thames, Pullman dining and parlor cars are at­ the Athletic Association of the Univer­ acre's old place. Longacre is temp( likely early in May, so tha tached to the Royal Blue express. Excel­ yens, the Cantab president, rolled ol they will be thoroughly acclimatized. lent meals are also sity of Pennsylvania has at last made the Peterhouse 1000-yards handica rarily retired on account of low stam, served on the steam­ its long delayed announcement of the which calls for more ers. from scratch in 2 minutes 19M> seconds attention to h: An effort Is being made to organize For rates and further Information, call list of candidates for its team. The unextonded. Then L. E. Pilkington com porfin| foife studies. lacrosse team at the University of I'enn on nearest B. and O. agent, or addreu list is as follows: Knapp has taken Sanford's place a sylvania. James Potter, Div. Pass. Agent, W. B. Klngsbury, '94 passed the Emujanuel 12G-yards hur Notices have been sent to a B. and M.; W. C. Wells.'«."> D.;D. die handicap in 18 seconds, althoug No. 6. Smith, who has been bow oar old players among the students to repor O. U. K., 833 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Albert Walker. '95 D.; Charles D. Bender, '96 was 6.; H. B. ilattersou, '94 D.; 0. H. Judd, '95 penalized lu yeards. These were pu §/£ §ou t., Pfrla., pa. abruptly transferred to the secon lor triimiuj. Pa. 8 THE SPORTING LIFE. Feb. 24.

Goddard would last. He staggered from are at the present day. What was the every miss-hit, while Laing, still strong power which disposed of these objec­ SOLE MANUFACTURERS and nimble on his feet, sprang out of the tionable billiard players? It was simply —OF— reach of Goddard's blows and jumped that of public opinion, guided and in­ in again to force the fighting. God­ structed by th« leaders of the billiard dard's wind was quite gone and perspi­ profession. The same power which ex­ ration ran from him in streams. In the isted in the billiard world then exists middle of the twelfth round he held out there now, and as it was in the interest Jas,J. Corbett's his hand in token that the fight was of billiards then that crooked billiard ove.r. Laing seized it with alacrity and players should be driven out of the busi­ BOXING GLOVES then ran off to his corner with a jubi­ ness, so is it to the interest of billiards at lant air, the winner of a well-fought conr the present day that the game of pool test. Also makers of all styles CORBETT AND JACKSON. should be kept clean. If this cannot be There was great cheering, and after THE POOL, TOURNAMENT. accomplished, and it is onr opinion that and prices of Boxing and Looking For a Ground For the Next it subsided Goddard came to the ropes it can, it is only a question of time until Fighting Gloves and Spe- and gasped out a few sentences. He Mr. Cole's Enterprise and Good Man­ Itig International Fight. professional pool between professional said he gave in because the chances agement Errors Which Should be pool players j cial Gloves for stage pur­ Speculation is must perish. We do not now rife in the pugilistic were a million to one against his win- Avoided in the Future. wish to even insinuate that there has poses. For Catalogue and world as to whether the Corbett-Jacksou niug. He must have been hopelessly The pool tournament for the cham­ been anything wrong with tha present prices, address fight will take place, and as to where it beaten had he continued, for to his great tournament, with the exception of the can be pulled off. As to the outcome of surprise his condition was quiet gone. pionship of Jhe State, which has at­ the fight there is less tracted very considerable attention here errors which we have referred to. As speculation, as He never dreamt that it would have a matter of fact its management has Corbett has come to be regarded as in­ failed him as it had done. during the past few weeks, and which A.J.REACHCO., vincible, much as John L. Sullivan was was given under the management of been singularly clean, honest, honorable once regarded. Mr. Edward Cole, sporting editor of that and circumspect for a pool tournament. Tulip and Palmer Sts., FAITH IN CORBETT. Shoulder Hits. very bright, clean and independent The admission of unclean players, how­ Champion Corbett is an expert hand ball journal, the "Evening Call, was ever, at the expense of reputable men, is I Phila., Pa. Corbett's assertion that Peter Jackson player. will be easy for him, anil that Peter brought to a close on the night of the an error, to put it mildly, which pool Aleck Greggains has started tor his home cannot afford, and which billiards will knows it, does not surprise peopla who lu San Francisco. 21st inst. The tournament, from a Baw how easily Corbett disposed of Char­ financial point of view, was prob­ not tolerate. Old Bendoff, a well-known veteran pugi­ JOHN CHEAHAN. lie Mitchell. The Englishman was look­ list In England, died In London last week. ably all, if not more than Mr. Cole BILLIARD TABLES. ed upon as being one of the trickiest Fitzslmmons' latest is tbat be will fight anticipated. We do not, of course, know fighters of the age, besides being game Corbett for fun or money, In public or what the receipts amounted to. But it THE UNION LEAGUE TOURNEY. The Brimswick-Balke-Collender and clever, yet in Corbott's hands he private. is to be hoped, for Mr. Cole's sake, that Company, was little more than a child. When Cor­ At Philadelphia, Feb. 16, Jlra Corbett his expectations were realized. Anyone, What a League Expert Has to Say of Manufacturers of bett fought Jackson to a draw in 61 was given a r«cepf.ion and banquet by the especially a man of Mr. Cole's character, League Players. round's the young Californian was not A. C. S. N. who commands the confidence and re­ The Union League, of this city, is Billiard, Pool and Combination Tables. nearly so good a man as he is now, Tim McCarthy, the veteran boxer of spect of all who know him, who han­ indebted to the untiring energy of Mr. Importers of and Wholesale ami Retail Dealers In % either in physique or experience, while Boston, has become the sparring partner dles and manages a pool tournament, L. A. Flanagan for an, inter-billiard BILLIARD MATERIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Jackson was probably a better man then of Johnny Grifflu. would be in hard luck indeed, were he and pool tournament, which commenced MAIN OFFICES: 86O Broadway, New Vol-k; Nos. 4, 6, 8, 1O ami la W. 6th St., Cincinnati than he will be next June. Jake Kllraln is suffering from dropsy to be financially out of pocket. Ordinari­ there on the 17th inst., and will probably Nos. '-563 and ;iar, Wabash Ave., Chicaso; No. 113 S. 4th St., St. Louis COKBETT'S GOOD QUALITIES. at his home in Baltimore, aud it Is ex­ ly, or with billiard players this would close on the evening of March 7. The The general consensus of opinion now pected that he will never recover. be bad enough, but with pool players tournaments The Bollngbroke Club, of London, has in question, as we under­ 1002 ARCH ST., PHILADELPHIA. Is that Corbett as u lighter is a rev­ offered a purse of £3500 for a contest be­ we shudder at the consequence. stand them, are rather unique, and are 43-Branch offices and salesrooms in all priocipal cltioa. H. J. BEROMAN, Agent. elation. He has been accused of hav­ tween Ted Prltchard and Dan Creedon. That Mr. Cole made some errors in being played in the great banqueting hall ing a "swelled head." As a matter of Billy Smith has placed himself under handling this tournament may be owing of the club. Two tables have been fur­ ^act, Corbett's hat gives no indication the management or Alf Kennedy, the to the fact that he is human, just as it nished expressly for these tournaments As a matter of fact, out of the eight ^>f being unable to close over his well- former backer aud manager of Billy Myer, may be ungracious on our part to refer by the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. players who represent so many clubs of rounded head. He is confident, to be of Streator. to them. As Mr. Cole is a journalist, Both games of the tournaments, that is, this city, we know nothing of the merits sure, of his own ability to defeat any At New Haven, Conn., Feb. 17 Billy however, with the proverbial thick hide, billiards and pool, are played simul­ of four of them, but it looks as if For man living, but even in giving out that Russell and Jack Dtllon, middle-weights, but keen desire to learn what mav be of taneously. Both are supposed to repre­ Manager Flanagan made his first mis­ announcement his manner gives no indi­ fought with skin-tight gloves. Dlllou was future benefit to him, he is not likely to sent the leading clubs of this city in take in putting two of the weakest ex­ cation of the blusterer. As a matter of badly whipped in 14 rounds. go into spasms at any reference to his each game, or at least such clubs as perts to the front on the opening night. Women Only. fact, Corbett has studied the game from Charlie Mitchell has made up his mind mistakes, which are so common to men could be engaged to enter. Naturally It is wisdom in public contests to keep In morning sickness it is a specific to stay in this country indefinitely, and that gives instant relief and a purely scientilic standpoint. He knows may become naturalized. He has a no­ not identified with journalism. One of enough, Mr. Flaiiagan. has been no more the strongest experts back, but it is also tones the limitations, weaknesses and style of tion of dabbling lu bookmaking. the mistakes, which was probably not successful in securing all of the clubs wise to have a strong game on the open­ the stomach for other foods. his proposed adversary, and formulates Ed. Smith, the Denver heavyweight, has Mr. Cole's fault, was in holding tho here, in such a tournament, than a pro­ ing night. It is possible, however, that his own methods accordingly. He knows bought John L. Sullivan's old play, and tournament where he did. The location fessional man would be successful in Vernoeeken and Rougher may do much that no two men fight alike, and con­ he intends making a tour of the country is probably the worst in the city, while securing the aid or co-operation of all better later on. Dodds, of Pittsburg, sequently he fights no two men alike. with It, taking the star role, as Sullivan the hall, or apology for such, is long, local room keepers or professionals in and Burris, of this city, will play the He knows that the unexpected is apt did. narrow, dirty, stuffy and as unfit for getting up a State tournament, or even opening game in the tournament at the to happen any moment, and is always on At Elkhorn, Neb:, Feb. 18. Jim McCoy, even pool tournaments as it would be a triangular tournament between Ives, Continental Hotel. They may not play the alert for any emergency. of Omaha, and Charles Burke, of Chica­ for grand opera. Slosson aud Sehaefer. If professional great billiards, but it is certain that they go, fought four rounds for a $5*X> purse. are pretty equally Shrewd betters always back the horse McCoy knocked his man out very hot The most serious mistake which Mr. billiard men fail in an enterprise of such matched, and such be­ whom they really think will give them work. Cole made was in admitting so many a character, it is not to be expected that ing tho case, the public is not likely to a run for their money, and the same Tim Burge, the "Iron Man," Is still In players eleven in all. Had all of these Mr. Flnnafan could do any better in be disappointed in. seeing a very interest­ men will always back Corbett. A faith­ London. Ho is anxious to meet Stantou men been honored with a good reputa­ these League exhibitions, contests, ing game. This is where our young ful trainer who knows more about condi­ Abbott, aud ope'Jly declares that there is tion there might have been some excuse, games or tournaments. It is certain, at friend Flanagnn made an error in not tion than the rest of the fighters com­ a standing offer of £500 that Abb,)tt can­ but even then, eleven would have been all events, that the members of the giving the patrons of his great club a bined, ho never underestimates an op­ not Vuock him out In 10 rounds. too many. Not less than three or four Union League are indebted to Mr. Flan- better frame on the inauguration night. Jim Daly, Jim Corbett's former sparring of the men who were permitted to en­ ngun for giving one of the most ela­ On Monday afternoon, H. H. Miller, ponent's strength. With him fighting is partner, says that he will agree to best a serious business. He will never risk ter never should have been accepted. borate tournaments in point of details of the Pen and Pencil Club, and ,T. K. Nothing Is more delicious and ac­ any heavy-weight In New York State lu This is all the more remarkable -when, that this city has ever witnessed. As Bougher, of tho Columbia, played the his own reputation or his backers' mon­ six rounds at his boxing tournament, which second game of tho series. Mr. Miller's ceptable to a weak stomach. It will ey by assuming that his opponent is takes place In Buffalo on Feb. 22. as a matter of fact, Mr. Cole can give a matter of fact, were Sehaefer, Ives soothe and quiet the nerves as noth­ not what he is represented Ned McConnpl! and Frank Mullin fought us very much instruction on the record and Slosson to play at HIP Academy of best run was 15, while his opponent to be. That Music in this city for a \vcck or two, made no better than 7. ing else will. It supplies the place of fact alone will keep him high up in the 15 rounds for $100 near \Vllmliigton, Del., of pool players, even if we know very 1 I tea, coffee or cocoa at breakfast. estimation of those who not only love a Feb. 15. Mullln won on account of McCon- considerable about their past history, the details in every respect could not be Duhring and Dunlap played on Mon­ nell breaking his hand. Two hundred while we should not hesitate now to more complete, if even handled by a day night. It was a one-sided contest i I Never buy Clam Bouillon for the mill, but back their judgment with their people saw the light, which, was held lu professional, than tho care which has from the start, inasmuch as that Mr. sick, except in Glass Bottles. cash. predict what their future shall be. We Grocers and Druggists. a barn. refer, of course, to this objectionable been displayed in tho tournaments in Duhring can probably discount Mr. Dun- AN AGENT OFF TOR ENGLAND. Judge Andrews, of the Supreme Court, question. As lu thn pliiyiug, that is lap. Tho former's best run was 20, Six M pint bottles expressed for $ i. jp. Send The probabilities are that the Corbett- Feb. 16 refused to enjoin Billy Plimmer element. stamps for book, Household Hints." Instead of admitting eleven players, quite another tliiiiL', tin- result of which while his opponent's highest run was 8. ; E. S. BurnhamCo., uoGanesvoort St., N.Y. , , Jacksou fight will be decided in Eng­ from appearing elsewhere than under Louis must be left to the amateurs in ques­ Mr. Duhring's average was 2M>, or about land. Corbett thinks it will and expects Waldron's management. TValdron claimed as was the case, it would have been that he had a contract which Plimmer did vastly better to have had seven or eight tion, or those who are to represent the a third of what he is capable of doing. to hold 'tlie uudisputed title of champion different clubs which have entered. of the world when he returns home from not live up to. men who were known to have a clean At Paterson, N. J., Austin Gibbons has reputation. This number of clenn men What wo regret about the billiard the other side. Manager Brady is de­ tournament at the League is-, that but THE BILLIARD FLAT IRON. COOK REMEDY termined to ascertain at once what the been convicted of assault and battery on would have mnjle Mr. Cole's work much Frank Craig some time ago. He was sen­ easier, while the financial result would one player out of probably half a score It is Useful on Rainy Days and Makes Primary, I prospects are for holding the proposed tenced to pay a fine of $200. He refused of rrally great amateur players to bo Second- I encounter between Oorbett and Jackson to pay the money, and was committed to certainly have beeu as great. The fact the Table Fast. ary or I that three or four objectionable men fcrnd there is to play in the tourna­ EUSYPHILIS! Tertiary I across the water. Brady does not be­ the County Jail. ment in Everybody who saw the billiard I permanently cured in 15 to 36 days. I were admitted kept one of the best question, anj it is a question I We eliminate all poison from tho ays- ] lieve in cabling or correspondence, and At Marshalltown, la., Feb. 17, J. H. in our mind if the gentleman selected- matches in this city between John Rob­ accordingly he has made up his mind Murphy, who claims to he the champion players in this city from entering, while erts, the English champion, and Frank I tern, so thaC there can never be a [ light-weight of Iowa, was knocked out throe of the men referred to did not Mr. F. S. Hovey is really the best am­ 1 return of the disease In any form. I to send a representative to England to ateur billiard player at the League. Ives, the American star, stared when I Parties can be treated at homo as 1 find out personally how matters stand. In two rounds by Marshalltowu's negro enter at the last moment, owing to the big Englishman came out with a I well ad here, (for tho same price and I pugilist, Jim Sellers, who bit when and the fact, it has been stated, that "the That he i.s one of the best in this city I under the same guarantee,) but with I He has assigned the task to Edward where he pleased. we are quite willing to admit. We have huge hot Wat iron and ran it over tho 1 those who prefer to come here, we I Theumer, one of his lieutenants, who ghost did not walk" in their financial cloth on the bed of tho table. It has I will contract to cure them or refund I Ae St. Joseph, Mo., Feb. 16. Red Tinsloy household, or, in other words, their not seen Mr. Hovey play for a year or I all money and pay entire expense of I sailed last Saturday afternoon on the and Charles Alleu, two well-known 118- two; but it is our opinion that J. H. just been made known that Roberts I coming, railroad fare and hotel bills. [ Servla. Theumcr intends to call upon pound pugilists, fought for a purse of money was not put up at the specified Soule, as an amateur expert, is simply made a convert out of Maurice Daly on I Our Maolp Rpmariu J?'W Years the officers of the National Boling- *250 and the gate receipts before a crowd time. And yet this tournament, with without the efficacy of the billiard iron. Daly UUI Hldglli llCIIICU If in Cta and I of 500 people. It was a bloody affair of eight players, had to or did take place, an equal in this city at the pres­ I Never Failed to cure tne moat obstl- I broke and Ormonde Sporting clubs, and ent day Mr. Sonic, it in true, no long­ revealed this yesterday quite unexpect­ I nate casea. We challenge tho world I have a talk with )l)pm T-To will also nine rouLds. Alien won. white, as a matter of fact, one or two er professes to be even an amateur bil- edly. A drizzling rain was falling out­ 1 for a case wo can not cure. Since the I f'nrhott'a r\arv«il«**n 3* lrt TJlill«.lalpl,l». In of that number should not have been I history of medldjne a true specific for I visit me prfncipuleities of England and marvelous. He was last week banqueted "liard player. As a matter of fact he side his room, and the cushions, affected Ireland and Scotland to arrange details permitted to play in such a series of I Syphilisliasbet^souffhtforbutnever I by the Schuylkill Navy, the Press Club, contests. never made any such professions, which by the weather, were dull and slow. I round until our Magio Cyphllene for Corbett's proposed tour. Corbett will tho sporting writers, the turf and art may account for the fact that there "These tables ought to be ironed a I was discovered. We solicit the most leave for England on April 18. clubs, and shook hands with probably The opera bouffe element in those con­ I obstinate caset and challenge the I tests at pool has probably been no time during the day like this," he said: I world for a case we cannot cure. This I BIDDING FOR. TUB FIGHT. 10,000 men from all walks In life. between professional pool "Ironed?" exclaimed a group of his I disease has always baffled the skill I players can probably be no better illus­ past twenty years when the public would I of the most eminent phystciatw. | Offers for the fight have come from In the District Court In Salem yester­ not have greatly preferred seeing him patrons, gazing at him in astonishment. Michigan and Canada. Frank Shaw, day George Dixon, the pugilist, was de­ trated than in the fart that on the after­ play, rather than half the so called or "Yes, ironed," replied Daly. "It would $500,OOO CAPITAL tho wealthy bookmaker, has offered to faulted on a charge of assault and bat­ noon of February 12, in this very hall, | behind our unconditional guarantee. 1 tery, which was committed in Law­ a "match" was announced to take place alleged professional experts of this coun­ take all the moisture out of the cloth J Absolute proofs sent aealea on appli-I pay tho purse money of the Corbett- rence. Patrick J. Henncssy, whor met try. Soule seems to belong to a genera­ ai experiment." COOK REMEDY CO., Superior. It is said that a syndicate of atrieal performance lu that city, was also of Scran ton, and Grant Kby, of Harris- in the billiard world of our day. Being It was then discovered that Daly had I BOOH tOJ Muoale Tempi*, Chlcofo, III. ; Toronto and Orillia capitalists will offer defaulted. burg. The game took place, but there considerably over six feet high, no one offered to buy Roberts' big flat iron, $80,000 to have the Corbett-Jnckson Jim McCoy, of St. Paul, and HI An­ is not one man in a thousand who be­ who did not know him would probably but that the Englishman wouldn't part COOK REMEDY CO fight take place at Strawberry Island, drews, of Omaha, met on Cutoff Island, lieves that it was for any such money. ever accuse him of being a billiard play­ with it. He promised to send a dupli­ in Lake Simcoo. From New Bedford-, near Omoha, Feb. 15. McCoy clearly out­ It is such grotesque "contests" which classed Andrews, and the latter was se­ er, with perhaps the single exception of cate iron to Maurice, but it hasn't ar­ Mass., also comes the report that rich bring pool into disrepute, while it is his tell-tale appearance. To glance at rived yet. Daly also advocates the use For Baseball and Footballists, Athletes, verely beaten. He saved ft knockout by pool and its slipshod management during men who frequent the rock-bound little quitting in the fourth round. Jimmy Llnd- the man, even in a multitude of men of of the iron on the cushions, especially Cyclists, Horseback Riders, Boxers island of Guttyhunk have resolved to say and Jack German had a three-round the past ten or twelve years that has his fine physique, is sufficient to con­ along the edge of the cushion, where and Oarsmen's use, hare th« fight between Corbett and to, which was all In Goruian's favor. practically made bankrupts of niue- vince all that whatever he does must, the chalk clings when the ball strikes Jackson come off there, if money is an During a friendly boxing bout between teuths of the room keepers of this city. of necessity, be done well. It is not the rubber. ANTI- object to the principals. The authori­ Arthur Foster and E. H. binder, two Har­ Now, mark the difference: between bil­ necessary to hear him speak to discover "This chalk clinging to the edge of ties of (lOsnold, the town which em­ vard students, on the 14th inst.,Linder was liards and pool, as played and handled made unconscious by the natural graces which have been the cushion," said Daly, "has an effect braces the island, are said to be favora­ a blow midway be­ by professional billiard men. During the so lavishly on the ball, and though it only slightly tween the chin and ear. He became un­ past three weeks a billiard tournament disposed on him by nature. ble to the project. Parson Davies, Jack­ conscious, aud remained so for four days, His movements are the personification of interferes with the truo angle of re­ PRICE, son's manager is investigating the avail- when he died. He was In his l!)th year. between Dodds, of Pittsbtirg; McLaugh- grace. At a billiard table he would bound on the part of tho bull, still it Ibilities of these offers. He says the club Death was due to concussion of the brain. liu and Burris, of this city, has been in readily put to blush most of the pro­ is worth while doing away with the in­ 20e&35c getting the fight must put up a $10,000 The Yale faculty announces that no progress. The posters could not be pub­ fessionals of this country, by the ex­ terference, and I believe that can be guarantee to pull off the fight. more boxing will be allowed In any public lished owing to the fact that it was quisite delicacy and beauty of his touch, accomplished by ironing the cushions. contests given by Yale. Boxing bus long not definitely known whether $300 could although no one is so unconscious of Ironing tho bed cloth will, of course, Per Box. been opposed) by the faculty, and the be given in prizes to three of the best make the JOEGOUDAIin AGAIN DEFEATED knocking out of one man In last winter's these advantages as Soulo. His know­ balls run freer aud faster." known billiard players in this S*ate, ledge of angles, masse and draw, to­ New York Sun. The Barrier Champion Succumbs to games has intensified that opposition until while two of them have more than a STRENGTHENS THE MUSCLES. It is believed the time is not far remote national reputation. gether with his ability to nurse the E. IfOUGERA & CO., AGENTS U. S.. Harry I/aing, of New Zealand. when It will be forbidden at Yale alto­ And yet these pool balls, into runs of from fifty to very Caroms. gether. players at an hour's notice do not hes­ SO N. WILLIAM ST., N. Y. Joe Goddard, tho Barrier champion, itate to inform the public that they are many more, all conspire (?) to make A billiard tournament will be held at who returned to Australia after his de­ Efforts to bring Bob Fitzslmmons to most local amateurs easy victims to the Murray & Iiwin's Broadway, South Bos­ Buffalo to spar six rounds with Jim Daly matched to play for $,~>00 a side! power of his cue. It is a question how­ ton, commencing Feb. 2G, between the feat by Denver Smith, at New Orleans, have failed, as Fitzslmmons was too ex­ There is no doubt, whatever, that following: Mose Yatter, C. F. Campbell, was defeated January 1 at Melbourne, orbitant In his demands. Ho wanted Daly pool has a wonderful hold on the public ever, if Mr. Soule' possesses the nerve of Lvnn; Fred Eames, champion of New by Harry Laing, of New Zealand. The to bear all the expenses and trouble of of this country, or that class of the which is so essential in public contests. England; William Oilman and George Car­ stake was £150, of which £125 went to getting up the entertainment, the re­ public which plays this game. It is a In this respect Mr. Duhring has prob­ ter. the winner and £25 to the loser. God­ ceipts of which, excepting 25 per cent., ably the advantage, an advantage, it is Schaeffer and Ives sailed for Ei rope on to go to the visitor. Half and half was wonderfully fascinating pastime, owing dard scaled 180 pounds. Laing, who is to the fact that it is practically the true, which may not be necessary on Wednesday on the Majestic. Sehaeffer is a half-caste Maori, weighed 172 pounds. Daly's idea, and the negotiations were this occasion owing to the fact that Mr. going to Paris to give exhibitions and Ives then dropped. comedy of billiards. As a rule, it is goes to London to play Itobcrts at the He is a shorter, more compact man played by a class of men in billiard Soule is not in this tournament. It is than the other, and it would Con Rlordan, Peter Jackson's former generally conceded, however, that Ilovey English game. After Ivos plays the Rob­ FlneTableB, Carom, Combination anil Pool scarce­ sparring partner, in speaking of Jackson's rooms and clubs who cannot play bil­ erts match he will probably go to India, of tlielirungwlck Balke Collemler Make. ly have been expected that tho scales chances against Corbett, said: "I don't liards, although there are, of course, ex­ and Uuhring rank about even. It is cer­ but en route he may give exhibitions in the Ordori Ironi all parts of the wetl'l promptly attondad to would bring them so close together. think Jackson as good a man to-day as ceptions, and many fine billiard players tain that no one at present can name principal cities. The wives of both play­ Over 1.0OO,OOO Noise Subdiiert Solil. The match was to last for twenty rounds he used to be a few years ago. I believe the bette" player of the two. ers accompany thorn on the trip. Corbett will beat him Inside of 20 rounds. play pool, just as many fine pool players JOHN UBEAIlAN,Continental Hotel,Agent, Pli!la.P* if one or the other man was not beaten are really fine amateur billiard players. Before he developed into a pool play­ When Jacob Sehaefer and Frank Ives are before that limit was reached. Jackson has gone buck considerably, and er Lew Flanugan was probably one of In Paris this summer pegging away at It was nearly 9 o'clock before the men cannot hit as hard as ho used to. His left- At the same time, pool is essentially an the best amateur billiard players in this billlaids in the French academies, George AGENTS $75 A WEEK hand body blow might hurt Corbett some­ objectionable game in public rooms, not SloEson will be taking it easy on the faced each other. Their styles were what, though, I think." city, if not in the country. It is prob­ usio,; or M-llinB PRACTICAL Very different. Goddard, who depends that the game itself as a game is ob­ able that the gods will punish Flanagan Continent. He Is going abroad for about About 175 citizens of El Paso, rex., went jectionable; it is simply to its patrons in three months, hut simply to enjoy a va­ PLATING DYNAMO. iiieaui. for his success on his long reach and the on a special train Just across the New later on for taking to pool at the ex­ cation. He expects to start In the latter ern method, used in all factories force of his terrific blows, was eager Mexico line this morning to witness the the public room what liquor is to men. pense of billiards. Should such not be to plale new goods. Plate* gold, St. Paul tells us that a little wine is part of June and remain until Septem­ ilver, nickel, etc , on wucliei. to come to close quarters, and he stood prize fight between Billy Smith, of Aus­ the case, it is certain that there will ber, and have a good time of it all the jewelry, table ware, bicycles sad squarely on his legs and followed Laing tralia, and Dave Flaherty, of Portland, good for the stomach; but it is a ques­ be a row with the gods! Among the while. all meial goods; line outfit* for for a purse of $500. Flaherty was the heav­ tion if St. Paul ever kept a public house other experts at the League who rank agents; different sizes; alwaji round the ring. Laing, on the other ier man, but Smith was the more scientific. readj; DO batterr; no toj; uo hand, evidently placed his reliance on or a billiard room with a pool table. It as first-class amateur experts may be experience; no ll'mii to plating Smith knocked Flaherty out in the thirty- is not to be supposed that men who have named: his condition and powers of endurance, second round with a right-hand punch on SKATING NOTES. W. P. HARRISON & CO., Clerk No.'IB, Columbus, Ohio.' and his policy was to evade Goddard's the Jaw. The battle was fought with skin devoted their lives to billiards as a call­ Stoer A painstaking and careful player, direct attack. He crouched like a gloves. ing would object to the game of pool very steady. A good uurser and strong for the mere desire of finding fault at with the force shot. Table play very sure, The races of tho National Association, panther and sprang in every now and Corbett dined the sporting writers of ditto bnuk shots. which were to have been held at lied Bank, Cured by a then to give and receive punishment. the Philadelphia daily papers In the Qua­ such a game if they had not good cause. Hovey A most free and exquisite' touch, N. J., Feb. 22, had to be again postponed STRICTURE New Method. ker City last week. In the course of an If this rule holds good in pool, why not __...._Stricture causei obstruction to the flow o ' urine, partial Some heavy blows were delivered during aft^r-dinner speech Corbett made a strong and makes the most'difficult shots with for lack of ice. closing of the passage, gleet prostatic Irritation nn4 enlarge­ in billiards? Why is it that room- little apparent effort, Nurses well and im- ment, bearing down and scalding of urine, mucous di.sctiargei, the first two or three rounds, with little plea for pure sport, arguing, as had been Skating races were held at Medford, Ont., lois of power, and catarrh of b I alder. Treatment safe aal advantage or little damage, as the case demonstrated by his own conduct before keepers who have devoted their life to pioves rapidly. Feb. 15. The first race, 220 yards, was painless. NO OPERATION. billiards never object to billiards as a Flanagan Particularly strong In open won by JohLtou in 2'J seconds. The two- may be to either side. Once Goddard and since becoming1 a boxer, that It Is table play, but has given most of his at­ No loaa of time. No failure. Certain cure. Book Free. fell on his knee and once he knocked possllle for a man to be expert with the game or business, but turn green in the mile race was won by Darldson on the EMPIRE MEDICAL CO., Box UO M, Bo9tou, Mass. gloves and yet retain his self-respect and face the moment pool is referred to in tention to pool for several years. At all last lap by a yard. Time, 7 minutes. The Laing on the ropes. During the fourth times a dangerous antagonist. three-mile race between Johnson and Da- and fifth rounds Laing appeared to be reputation as a gentleman. Regarding connection with their calling? It is Mitchell-Plays a free, brilliant table Juckson, he said the colored man woulu simply because it is no more possible vidsou was fast from start to finish. John­ I tiring, and he took one or two heavy be easy game, aud furthermore, that 1'eter game, with grest strength in fine shots son won. Time, 10.17. The first mile was RANSPARENT CARD blows on the face without aprmrently to run a pool table and have pool and long caroms. made in 3.10. containing Hidden Pictures,rery unique knew It. Altemus A very deliberate and accurate Your name on '25, in neat case, 10 cts. being able to put much power into his Nina Gorman, 105-pound champion,knock­ players behave as billiard players do, At the skating races at Colllngwood, A. CUASE & CO., DEIHIAU, MibB. than it is possible for the average man player, whj is coming forward rapidly. Out., Feb. 17, Hulse, of Toronto, won the S returns. He ducked repeatedly to avoid ed out Frank Uuffuey, of Newark, In Nurses well and is strong on the force shot. Gculdard's heavy left and usually suc­ three rounds at the Excelsior Boat Club to drink a pint of whisky without dis­ half-mile race over Darldson, of St. Paul, stag in the Paterson Opera House Feb. playing the instincts of a beast. There Brown Strong in all departments 'of by a quarter of a lap in 1.04. Johnson de­ t h«r mysteries. Effects of t Bportinj life. 80- ceeded, but received one or two heavy the game. Plays very Intelligent billiards, DEED book for men; 27 pictures 11 full-p^e en- upper-cuts. But when 15. Aaron Whitelleet, of New York, was are exceptions to this rule, it is true, end Is especially dangerous when apparently feated Davidson in the one-mile race; time, | L t E"vmg», true to life, i'o'st' paid for lOc In' he came up for knocked out in two rounds by Sim noblu- ;i.07 2-5. The three-milo race brought out A * D. B. UKSDBBBOK. 104 W. Oth St.. Ku. City, l£ the seventh round he was still smiling son, of Jersey City. Thomas McGuIrc, of in pool playing as in everything else, beaten. His judgment of force is first all the flyers. Davidson wont off with the and confident, while Goddard's support­ New York, got the decision lu a six-round and the present tournament proves that class, and he always plays the correct shot, lead, followed closely by Hulse and John­ special with Joe Cralg, of Jersey in such men as Sherrnan, Stocker, Sum­ however difficult. son. At the LADIES S«n

consequence turned over to other parties. But the dear old League still had the "GOOD AS NEW." printer's itch in its veins and, soon for­ getting the teachings of past experiences BEWARE OP THE SECOND-HAND it again embarks m. the publishing line, WHEEL, THUS ADVERTISED. and "Good Roads" sees the light of day. Here was a great and glorious success. Some Pointers on the tricks of the The League demonstrated it could issue a periodical at an enormous profit and Man Who Wants to Sell You a with no friction among the editors there­ First-Class Mount For a Second- of. By risking "a little over $60,000," Class Price. we are informed, the League actually VICTOR STABILITY. made a profit, on paper, of $3,800. Of Following up an article on "Th« New course to the ordinary, every day editor Mount for '!)4," the "Hi. News" prints and publisher, C per cent, was a small the following remarks in order to advise return, indeed, to compensate anyone and put upon their guard those less for­ for the risking of so large a sum as tunate, but none the less enthusiastic, $00,000 in so unstable an investment as cyclists to whom the luxury of a ma­ a publisher's plant, but to the League it chine direct from the maker is denied, was a brilliant example of its own abil­ who purpose to satisfy themselves with ity as a Napoleon of finance. Spurred on a mount purchased second-hand. Many by this'great success, reports from Louis­ good and first-class machines are, of ville say that the League intends to course, to be purchased in the second­ duplicate its original experience as organ , hand market, the owners having got grinders and guiders, and thinks of in ' tired of them perhaps, or from other the future issuing both the "Bulletin" causes being desirous of getting rid of and "Good Roads." Now who will tell them, but at the same time unscrupulous me that a "burnt child dreads the fire?" persons are ever on the look-out for the The L. A. W. baby certainly, does not; novice. If the would-be purchaser it likes to get burned and it proves its knows but little of cycle construction he the very class among which we would liking by returning to the fire for should obtain the services of some good- expect to find the greatest number of another scorching, singing and searing. natured friend to assist him in the selec­ followers of this new craze." Wise old League! CAUSER1E. » * * tion of a mount. A certain amount of I knew the methods of the doctor well security is, of course, obtained by only enough to know that with a little en­ I know some will say that the above purchasing a machine by a maker of WAIFS AND STRAYS FROM VARIOUS couragement he had something of inter­ is a wail brought forth on account of repute, that is, as regards the quality of est to tell me, so 1 led him on and he this paper not having its bid for the the material in it. Machines of a so- thus explained what he meant by rhino- organship accepted. They will even say and-so-pattern character, and bearing no CYCLING SOURCES. mania, saying: "It is the medical name it is a veritable case of unripe Concords, maker's transfer, or an unknown one, of a new craze. If a man can't breathe but such are not the facts in the matter. should be avoided like poison. We will easily, or if his nasal functions refuse I knew it was going to be a fashionable suppose that the would-be purchaser sees Barnes' Best Will We Have Rhino- to do the work allotted by Nature, the thing to submit a bid for the official a machine advertised which he thinks Mr. L. D. Bronner, of Alfred Centre, N. Y., proper thing to do is to have the nose organ, so I sent to Chief Consul Albert will suit him, and proceeds to view it, 2,200 Miles maniacs? They Want "Agents" burned out. The pepole who want this Mott the following as my contribution accompanied by the expert friend. and Not a travelled this distance by cyclometer last doiitt to their olfactories are known to to the surprise party: TUB WHEELS SHOULD BH EXAMINED season without a puncture. His mount was the profession as rhinomauiacs. Oue of Philadelphia, Feb. 13. '04. Albert Mott, and spun to see that they are true The Profits ol Publishing An the first notable instances of rhinomania Esq., Baltimore. Md: Dear Sir We desire and bearings all right, the hand run Puncture. a VICTOR PNEUMATIC. was "Pa" Corbiu, a famous to have you submit for us the following Yale oars­ proposition for the issuance of the of­ round the spokes to ascertain that they Organ Oiler Those the Cap Fitted. man and foot ball player, who a few ficial organ of the League of American are all tight and bearings adjusted to years ago, being unable to breathe easily Wheelmen: see that excessive wear has not been while in the boat, submitted to an opera­ We will print and mall a 10-page paper, taken up; we advise that, if possible, "Are you Interested very much in tion upon his nose. The operation was II Inches by 14 Inches, to every member all bearings should be taken out and I5,6OO Miles on a Victor in less thai, this question of how light pneumatic performed by a prominent physician, of the League, free of any expense, either examined, and if the machine is obtain­ tires can be built?" asked J. A. Barries but, instead of cauterizing or burning to League or member; the League of Amer­ three years...... ican Wheelmen to deliver to us set up ed on approval, this can be douu at of me recently when I ran across him in out the nose, part of the licne was cut In leisure by oue used the traiu bound from Trenton to New type the list of members entitled to the to the work. The out, and a larger aperture for breathing paper at the time this contract, is accept­ machine should be "lined" to see that Such is the remarkable record of Chas. Lloyd, a general York. I told him that the whole idea was the result. ed; all subsequent additions to said list the wheels track properly in the case collector of Columbus, of cycling, and the construction and "Now it only remains for some racing to be set up at our expense. O. Exact time, two years, seven equipment of a bicycle and it is surprising what of wheels now seemed to have man to set the fashion of getting the The League to have free use of three a number of machines, iu these days months, during which time he paid $1.10 repairs. settled down to, a single question of how openings in his nose enlarged through and one-half pages weekly (equal to seven light they pages of present official of light mounts, fail in this respect, could be made, and that so tha removal, by means of a small gal­ organ) and the and the frame should be examined for long as such a condition of affairs exist­ vanic battery, of the membranous tis­ League to guarantee mailing of the paper ed, naturally, I was interested in as second-class i^atter. Bonds to be given any trace of fracture. In this latter know­ sue near the apex of the nose, to turn by botli parlies. The foregoing offer will connection, we may mention that some With such evidence is it strange that "Victors lead the world ? " ing just how much the weight of the tire the whole Dock of racing men into not be considered ou less than a three years ago we had a machine brought could be reduced. rhiuomaniacs. Or course the first one to years' contract. One word describes the Victor Pneumatic Tire BEST. "Well. I'm under our notice which had been pur­ in the tire business to give set the fashion will do so because by THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO , chased through a sales column. The Get our handsome catalogue, the finest wo ever issued. the people what they want, even when enlarging the nasal orifices he will thus THOMAS DA.NDO, they purchaser rode it some two hundred want what is not good for them, so be able to keep his lungs supplied with a President. miles before he accidentally discovered as soon as I found that with many riders plenitude of air no matter how hard Now, had I been a superstitious man it was purely that one of the back forks it was a a question of weight', a race he may ride, while his mouth I would not have made this bid on cross-framed safety was broken in two. not worth, when it came to chosing a being kept close will prevent bis throat the 1,'it.h of February; no indeed, I Overman Wheel Co., tire, 1 determined A piece of wood had been rammed up for my own satisfac­ from becoming parched or inflamed, thus would have waited until the next day the two ends, the whole being made to tion to see just what I could do in the greatly adding to his chances of win­ and sent it off as a valentine: but lack­ BOSTON. PHILADELPHIA, DETROIT. way of lightness. fit nicely with plaster, and neatly enam­ NEW YORK, CHICAQO, DENVER. The result of my la­ ning, especially iu races of any great ing in veneration of moth-eaten super­ eled over. In these pneumatic days, too, bors is the 'Impendent!' pneumatic, distance. stitions, I allowed the bid to go on SAN FRANCISCO. which is lighter than air yes, uiy boy, "Do I believe the idea a feasible one? its way hoodooed by that unlucky thir­ the tires should be carefully examined, lighter and if they are of the detachable kind, than air." Of course I do or else I wouldn't have teen. I did not know when I sent in we should certainly advise their Then Mr. Barnes smiled and looked at spoken to you about it and thus let it the bid that the League had made such being me taken down to see that the inner tube out the corner of his eye, evidently get into print. How much would it cost? a success out of his publishing business is not worn badly. The teeth expecting me to succumb under the About $25, I should think, which price as press dispatches now show; in fact, of the shock. But I did not. I have grown is dirt cheap for anything which will in­ I was informed that "Goc«l Roads" chain wheels and the links of the chain used to strange tales in this tire game should be looked ut for signs of ex­ crease a racing man's chances of win­ had cost the League in the neighborhooil cessive wear. and bore up remarkably well, even un­ ning. Will I guarantee that the opera­ of $15,000 over and above all receipts, A DODGE der this very strange one. tion would add to the racer's speed? and it was with this idea in mind that frequently practiced and here again we port. It is not considered dishonorable and care, during one year from date of "It's a fact, my boy. You know I No; we doctors don't guarantee any­ "Sporting Life" put in a bid. purchase. We will repair any of these would speak from what we have seen is to lo get money in trade. But to my mind not tell you anything that was thing. You pays your money and you Under the offer made above the insert an advertisement of a first-class the most ludicrous feature of the whole tires which are punctured In any way dur­ not true, don't you?" lakes your chances, so to speak. If you League would for three years have re­ machine, giving full details business is the arrogance of modern ing the sume period, free of charge, unless I am afraid my assent to this question get hold of a man willing to undergo the ceived free of any cost to itself a week­ of its con­ they htive been worn out In service or In­ struction, which are, of course, every­ cycling amateurism. It claims to be jured by a severe accident." was not very forcible, for my companion experiment, though, I'll operate upon him ly official organ, equal in size to its better sportsmanship than that exhib­ went at once to proving the truth of his free of any cost, just to see what the present one, in which it would have thing that can be desired. Then, when This guarantee Is beautifully lithographed claims for that wonderfully light tire of the cycling novice calls to inspect it, ited by men like the Prince of Wales, and accompanies every pair of Climax, Cy­ result, in his speed would be. I believe been given ample space free for its he is.informed that it was sold yester­ the Duke of Westminster, the Duke of clone or Hex tires sent out by the com­ his. he would be faster after the operation." official matter and for the faithful car­ Portland, pany. "I mailed you a sample of the Impon- day, but that the advertiser has another who raoe on the turf for cash, Now here's a chance. Who is the rying out of which contract it would which is, if anything, a better ma­ though they can command many millions derals just before I pot aboard the first man to become a rhinomaniac in have been protected by satisfactory of money. traiu, I am sorry now that I did not chine than the other, and he eulogizes it If men like these deem it no WELL DONE! the surgical, not the sordid, sense of the bonds given by the publishers of "Sport­ to the skies, forgetting to point out that, dishonor to receive their checks from bring them with me, because I am afraid word ? ing Life." Messrs. Weatherhy, I fail utterly to see you kind of doubt what I am telling you » * » although the machine to outward appear­ What the Artist, the Printer and tha But all this did not seem to strike ances is a similar one to the other, why the miserable middle or lower mid­ about this tire." I have always thought that the hap­ the fancy of the L. A. W., for reasons it Maker Have Done For a Famous differs in several material points. The dle-class cyclist should puff and swell Machine. Now that gentleman was an adver­ piest man in the world must be the best known to those in control of its out his little chest. He is not rolling in tiser in my paper. What was I to do? specification given in the advertisement Since it has come to pass that the one who has found some way by tvhieh finances. Before the "Sporting Life" has put the novice off his guard, and he wealth everybody knows. "Sport and Tell him I did not boliova in the exis­ he could increase his income without could make the offer it did, it had to Play." building of a bicycle has cvoluted into a tence of any such fir/e or mnko out investing either his time or thinks that he is getting a machine mechanical art, it seems but right and his money. be possessed of a plant costing nearly which is constructionally the same, that I did and let him go away with the Next to hfm must be the individual who $25,000, and to be prepared to expend and proper that art should enter into the idea that I was a greenhorn, simply be­ accomplishes the same very desirable re­ in the end he purchases, only to find COXEY'S CANTER. cataloguing of the wheel. Some such in payment for the actual cost of pro­ out, when too late, that he has a decid­ cause I hailed from Philadelphia? Ah! sult by the investment of only oue of duction of, say 35,000 copies per week, idea must have possessed the Uniou an excellent idea comes to me. How, I the foregoing forms of capital. Posses­ edly inferior article. On complaining to How He Proposes to March on AVash- Cycle Manufacturing Company when not less than $120,000 annually, but to the advertiser, the only comfort he can ask him, do the pest office people know sing these ideas it was but natural that the League, who had made $.'!800 off ington at the Head of a Good Koads they placed the contracts for their '94 what to charge you for postage, if the my Quakerish optic should have- lit upon get is that he was told it was not the Army Equipped With "3Iilk White catalogue. All that the printer, the the risking of "a little over $00,000" machine advertised, and that he had Impendent tire is, as you claim, light­ the following notice: of the members' money, these facts and Banners." pressman, the lithographer, and the art­ er than air? "If any wheelman desires to add to his obtained it at a lower coal, and at a ist could do to turn out a finished and figures seemed too insignificant to at­ price which would certainly not have New York, Feb. 19.-Mr. J. S. Coxey, "Why, mr boy," answered Barnes, Income without Investing any money he tract favorable consideration. Perhaps of Massillon, O., came here the other pei feet trade notice has been assem­ with a kind of commiserating look, can mid out a good plan by sending his purchased the other. The great major­ bled in a manner which has resulted in address to R. C., care of Cycle Depart­ in a twelve-month's time the figures ity of advertisements in the sales col­ day to work up enthusiasm on the sub­ "that's one of the greatest advantages may be better appreciated. Who knows? ject of improving the roads a work that is a credit alike to artisan, of the Impor.deral. The post office peo­ ment. New York Recorder." umns of the various cycling and other of the coun­ artist and the manufacturer of the. fa­ ('hanging my name, to the Pocahontas Time works many wonders, and why not papers are bona fide, but as there arc try, incidentally increasing the quantity ple pay me. I got eight cents from them this one. of its money and giving work to the un­ mous Union. Ou the opening page tha this very morning for that set of tires one of Smith, I dropped a line to the * * * black sheep in every flock, so amongst poet thus very cleverly states the plan philanthropic "B. C., ' and in conse­ advertisers will be found the "shark." employed. I mailed you." From several rather sharp letters I of the Union Company for the year to They were coming pretty strong, quence became aware of a new game to The great scheme of Mr. Coxey is to come: sell bicycles which even surpassees the have received I judge that my list of have the Treasury Department issue I didn't like to dodge, and I quotations in the last PEACE AT LAST. didn't want to be downed, one told by my friend ".lake" Bretz. issue pictured $000,000,000 in bills of the denomi­ The atim of all the past IB ours to-day, some of the gentlemen whose names nations of $1, $'2, $5, $10 and $20. The By alow degrees man hows himself a way, breath and energy enough lo make one For obvious reasons I omit the firm's Milwaukee Wheelmen Succeed at name from the following, because it they were attached to rather too truth­ bonds on which these millions are to be Attains the object neons sought IQ vain more effort, by asking the tire maker fully. In more than one instance I Last in Forming an Association of And adds his lota to human gain. from Trenton if the Government didn't is manifest ths concern does not believe issued are to be deposited in the United Nothing of value 'scapes his grasping hand in newspaper advertising, since it offers really expected the much-angered Cycling Clubs. States Treasury by any State, county Obstructions vanish 'nenth Ills nmtflc wand object to such a peculiar way of conduct­ writer might conclude to make me find ing its business. this new plan as a substitute for same. Milwaukee, Feb. 17. The movement or township, or municipality wishing to Tireless, he pressea on ton-aril (he light The new short load to fortune is us fol­ an abiding place among the famous to form an association of cycling clubs make public improvements and willing And follows to the eud perfection's flight "Well, they did kick a little at first, libeled coterie, but up to the time of answered my companion. "They say it lows: has culminated in success. The repre­ (not to say able) to pledge its property So as ya read these pages ye shall flnd is something new and likely to be rather Dear Sir-. Having decided to sell our writing no such good luck has happened sentatives of the various clubs met hist not to exceed one-half of the assessed Old '1)3 full many a league behind goods by appointing 1000 reliable agents me, and I must in consequence remain night and after carefully considering the valuation, for such improvements. The The now (implants the old, Improvement reigm tupensive when I begin shipping a thous­ And '1)4 shali and pair of tires per day. as I expect to throughout the States, instead of advertis­ content to be without the fold of cy­ matter determined upon a compromise. bonds are to be non-interest bearing, profit by our gntna. ing In the papers, at a great expense and cling's famous ones. These "quotes" The result is that a constitution will be are to run twenty-five years and are The spell has broken, time has rolled away when my new factory is completed. But sometimes Tbe errors of a less enlightened day. what, could they do? The whole thing is doubtful results, we have taken were left over from last week, and, as adopted which will embrace the salient to be retired ut the rate of four per Read of the noble wheel \ve offer here the liberty of forwnrrtng to you our cata­ they surely are not libelous, I use them. points of the minority and the majority cent, a year. The millions issued on the To bear oiir colors for another year. clear as mud. by their own rules. If I logue of bicycles, and would suggest that THE CHEAP WHEEL: send a package which weighs a pound you become one of our agents. It is not committee reports, which were present­ bonds, according to Mr. Coxey's scheme, The various movements of this machine, ed to the clubs for further action. are "to be set apart exclusively for pub­ Each year makers of bicycles have ele­ more than nothing, I pay at the rate of absolutely necessary for you to purchase which asks such frequent period of re- vated the catalogues they send forth un­ a ,half-cent for each of the sixteen one of our wheels to be appointed agent; Henry Andrae, who has championed lic roads, and to go to each State pro hut you would, no doubt, make a great PU r' the cause of the minority report through­ rata with the number of miles of road til now those issued by the lending man­ ounces, don't I?" Young Xlght Thoughts. ufacturers are far in advance of any­ I noddod an assent. tunny more tales if you had a sumple. ADVICE TO AN AMATEUU: out, was unable to be present at the in the State, and to be appropriated If yon are not In a position to buy we Time flies ou restless pinions constant meeting, but Secretary Itotier ably look­ and issued at the rate of twenty mil­ thing of the kind employed by any other "In other words they got eight cents of can supply you with printed matter, and manufacturing interest. Even in this my inoirey, «o, of course, if a package, ed after the Milwaukee Wheelmen's in­ lions per month." If at any time you have a profitable cus­ But soak 'thy watch thou cbalncst time terests. The majority already sepmingly perfect class of trade weighs, liks those tires do, a pound less tomer we shall be pleased to forward report insisted Mr. Coxey, fearing that a mere peti­ forever. that the association should control all tion, although several miles long, will literature the '94 catalogue of the Union than nothing I am entitled to eight cents, wheel selected on approval, but $5 must Schiller Epigram. Company is entitled to a leading posi­ am I not?" bo sent lo cover all express charges, bal­ THE AMATETTR BELIEVER: race meets and road races, while the be Ineffective in inducing Congress A. man always studying one subject will minority contended that each club should to pass the law with which he wants to tion, and it should find a position upon I never answered. I was In a trance ance C. O. D. Or, If probable customer the desk of every man who loves and couldn't reply. When I came to I rs In our vicinity, yon can give him your view th« general affairs of the world conduct its individual race meets, with make the roads and money and work, the card and we will he pleased to show him through the colored prism of his own the sanction of the association, and has decided to march beautiful whether he rides a bicycle o* was in ,T.:rsey City, and ray companion an army of about not had left me. I wonder if that gentleman our wheels and the many points of merit atmosphere. that the Milwaukee Wheelmen should 200,000 men, consisting largely of the they possess, and should be decide to Earl of Benronsneld. have sole control of the big Wuukesha- from Trenton wasn't taking u mean ad­ buy (of course, through yon) you would be THE ANTI-CYCLIST LEGISLATOR: unemployed, on Washington, and hold vantage of Quaker innocence? entitled to your commission, which should Such a man Is no more a great states­ Milwaukee road race. a mass meeting on the steps of the "KEEP MOVIN'." * * » amount to a considerable Item during man than the man who gets up behind This has been amicably settled by Capitol. Of course, 200,000 men couldn't the giving way to the wheelmen with re­ "I am astonished that cycling has seoxon. Commissions are paid directly af­ a carriage Is a great whip. get on the steps qf the Capitol, but a Makers Must Keep up With th« ter each sale. As It Is our Intention to ap­ Earl of BoneoDsfleld. gard to the Milwaukee-Waiikesha road few thousand of them could, and the Times or Get Out of the Business. not produced among its racers a nourish­ F. A. E. point only one agent In each district, we race, while the wheelmen consent to all rest might hang on the outskirts of the "Up to date" is the demand of tha ing crop 'Of rhinomaniacs," said my should like an Immediate reply from you. race meets being conducted by the as­ city, which has a population friend the doctor when I met him on as we wish of about hour, and, among others, the demand to have our 1000 agencies com­ WHO GOT THIS $1.OOO? sociation. Also permission is given to 2:«),000. the Une de Maron or, as we Quakers pleted as early as possible. each club to conduct road races under appeals specially to cycle makers. They Below please find the net price of each Mr. Coxey's procession is going to have long been told that it will not call it, Chestnut street. An Important Question That Should its own name, with the sanction of the start at Mnssillon on March 25, with­ While my medical friend Is really a of our wheels to our regular appointed be Promptly and Satisfactorily association. do to stand still in cycling matters. agents. If you decide to represent us we out weapons of any kind, headed by a Those who have taken the advice have crack surgeon and a devoted cyclist as All that now remains to complete the man well, I knew he was not up in the will send you our agents' certificate. The Answered. on horseback bearing a "milk-white prospered. Those who have not have pecu­ only restrictions we make are that all The first of the suits against the organization is for the clubs to meet banner with the silver words, 'peace on liar ethics of amateur racing, so, pity­ transactions must be done through the and formally adopt the constitution. This done the reverse. In every case that we ing cycle dealers was won by the M. A. C. earth, good will to men; but death to in­ know of during the last eighteen years bis ignorance, 1 called attention to ageut. In order that he may be entitled to ('. assignee. It was over the refusal will be done at the first meetings of the terest on bends.' " the fact that most of the racing men commission. \Ve also Insist on goods be­ clubs, and the representatives will meet the firms which have failed to keep up ing sold at list prlco; otherwise agency of the Equitable Geueral Providing Mr. Coxey said enthusiastically that to date as regards their general man­ were so strong after the rhino that it on February 28 and elect officers of the the procession would move on the day required no special straining to call them would be cancelled, unless proper reason Company to pay three or four times agement, no matter how excellent their could be given for such reduction. Our more for space in the catalogue than association and complete the organiza­ appointed. A commissary department maniacs In regard to their anxiety for tion. products us regards machines, have gona only terms are cash. Thanking you In ad­ others were paying. The solicitor who would go along. The farmers' organiza­ to the wall, financially speaking. On its acquiroment. vance for an early reply, we remain. got the contract from them represented The result of the formation of the as­ tions had promised to chip in as the "There you go again," said my medi­ Yours very truly. sociation means that cycling will be con­ the contrary, those who have man­ himself as being from the M. A. C. C., procession passed, although what the aged ou liberal lines, whose machines cal friend, "a man can't mention racing THE COMPANY. and promised several other things ducted iu Milwaukee ou bettor lines than farmers could give in March is not men­ that yon don't fly off on a tangent re­ P.S. The merits of our wheels are too which ever before. It will give strength and have won races by what means it is no well known for us to waste space regarding were not lived up to. Naturally enough tioned in the programme. Men from business of ours to ask, but it was cer­ garding cash, boodle, rhino and a lot the Equitable General Providing Com­ trne to race meets and prevent the club towns all along the route had promised more of such btuff. I know, just as any them, as this is our eighth season In the bickerings which were so noticeable last tainly, as regards the machines, on their business: pany, when they found out that others season. It also means that to fall in. merits who have always kept their other sane man does, that these fast Model H. list..$1.10 net cash each $118 were buying space for less than agreed there will The route so far outlined by Mr. men are not going" arouud racing all Mold O, list.. ISO net cash each 98 be but one Waukesha-Milwaukee road Coxer, name to the front, have been those upon with them, ordered the con­ event, after leaving Massillon, takes in which moved with over the country for the benefit of their Model P, list.. 12B net cash each 95 tract canceled. But the M. A. C. C., that in the early part of the sea­ Cauton. Alliance, Niles, and Youngs- the times, who have healths, nor for the garnering of a crop Koadster, list... 100 net cusli each 78 cute enough, son, and that will be the annual event town, O., and New Castle, Baver Falls, realized the fact that, whatever tha Scorcher, Hat... 100 net cash each 75 assigned the privilege of of the Milwaukee Wheelmen on July 4. cause, the cycle-making business cannot of cheap glory and cheaper prizes, but Ladies', list.... 100 net cash eanh 75 publishing the catalogue to a printing the coal region, and Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. when I made my original statement re­ Scorcher, list... 75 net cash anch (IB There has been some talk of arranging Coxey be carried on successfully without a firm, which in turn jobbed out the ad­ a fall road race over the same cotirse has gone over the route as far as garding rhinomaniacs 1 had no thought With brake, list 77.50 net cosh each 06.50 vertising to solicitors, who used any Pittsburg by rail, and will later deter­ distinct individuality, ami that a fail­ of the sordid definition you would at­ Scorcher, list... 100 net cash each 75 under the auspices of the association, mine how the procession will approach ure to grasp this fact means the dif­ and all kinds of pretenses to secure a shoul tach to the word, though I suppose I Like all schemes the foregoing is a contract. The publishers sued on the the association be formed, and Washington, after leaving Pittsburg, ference between £l!0,000 profit and £20,- ought to have done good one if it works. In plain En­ this plan will probably be carried out. 000 loss. "Wheeling." so knowing you as contract and obtained judgment of the * Mr. Coxey believes Congress will be well as I do. In your last is­ glish it means that, if any man in need full amount with costs. Even with sev­ somewhat impressed by the appearance sue I was interested In that ar­ of a bicvcle will declare himself to be an eral well-based claims the Equitable EXACTLY! of his army in Washington, and he is "agent, he can save He Got Elected. ticle where you dealt with Dirn- anywhere from $10 Geueral Providing Company weren't in doubtless right. The outlaws were choosing a chief. Ont berger and his racing tactics. Especially to $37 on the list price of the machine it, even for a minute. On hearing the Why Is the Amateur so Much Better by one the hardened wretches urged theli where the reporter says: 'As for the lie buys from the concern. When will testimony the judge reserved decision, Than All the Kest of Creation ? claims for the coveted leadership, boast­ the new dodges in, the wheel What breathing itself, Mike makes use of bolh trade which, later, was given in favor of Now that professionalism in cycling all More Do You Want? ing, as to competency, long careers of nostrils and mouth in very hot, hard cease. I wonder? plaintiff.!. The amount is so small that over Europe is assured The Eastern Rubber Manufacturing Com­ crime. races when driving a finish. Here again one can only pany desires to thoroughly acquaint all At length It came the turn of the lutes* it would not be policy to appeal the case. wonder with increasing wonderment addition to the baud, he comes In conflict with the teachings It has been several years since the L. Other suits against dealers will be tried riders with their guarantee, which they the quiet man, with A. W. first tried the experiment of for­ why has it been delayed so long? Why claim Is stronger than any given by other the haunte'l eyes. of the medical profession, but, HS Uirn- in a few days. The results will be anx­ have our cyclists, groaning under heavy manufacturers of pneumatic tires. It "My life story is uneventful," began tn« berger's practice is the result of actual saking its legitimate calling and taking iously looked for. Who got the $1000 stranger quietly. "I can not boast of any up that of publishers'. The traveling expenses and high prices for bears the name of the company, together experience, and the other is a large experiment given for the privilege? New York"Re- leading makes of racing machines with Its president, and reads as follows: one particular crim^. But." and the des­ matter of theory, most cyclists will tie was tried here in Philadelphia under "We hereby warrant our Climax pneu­ peradoes saw a confident glitter In his eye* Eugene Aaron's guidance and the League corder." ___ (both first and last having to be met in nr.d a sneering smile wreathe inclined to follow his example. Ordi­ cash), not rebelled against the piffling, matic tires to be made of the finest grade his thin, narily, however, he believes that it is came very near losing its financial ex­ Then and Now. of I'ara rubber In the best possible manner. cruel lips, "I am the man who first In­ istence in its efforts to issue an official pettifogging prizes which have beau put We will repair or replace any Climax vented cycle shows!" better to employ the nostrils only.' Ttie KpW that pleased me when a baby, up for competition. Surely if it costs With a cry of horror the assembled "It was this which recalled to me the organ. The lesson then learned was Kenialrm to ma °f J°J a deal. Pneumatic Tires which burst or become out­ that as publishers the association was H Save that my horse wan then * hobby. money to follow a pastime, that pas­ defective from Imperfections In material laws sprung to their feet and tied througft fact that I never had heard of rhino- time should do a little toward its sup- or construction while under reasonable use the darkness as from oue accursud. uiania takiug a hold upon racing men, lamentable failure and the honor was in Ami UOK my liubbjr bone'* a wheel. 1O THE SPORTING LIFE. Feb. ness to go to smash while he was perhaps very difficult to see why this scouring the country after records'.' LOOK AT'EM! should be so. We fancy it is an inherited trait, for it will be noticed prominently CYCLING. How can the student lay the foundations HERE THEV ARE FOR MAN, WO­ and raise the walls of an edifice of developed ev«n in youngsters, who will 35. MAN AND CHILD. usually prefer to get upon a chair and knowledge when he comes home every make a long reach to a high shelf where evening with his brain afire with times tha jam is kept than be qpntent to stand and distances, roads rolling through his Wheels to Suit All Kinds of Riders on the floor and use a short reach for the THEIRJLATFORM. brain, and track surfaces running away and All Sorts of Finances—You Are loaf sugar on a lower shelf. The cycling novice always shows that this characteris­ before his eyes in a river that will not Hard to stop, while perhaps the yells of the Please if You Cannot be tic has not been eliminated from his com­ CANADIAN WHEELMEN STILL SEEKING crowd that saw him finish first in a Pleased With These. position, and invariably prefers a long coLuneiA reach to a short one. Of course, he learns race, or the many strange sights that wisdom after a time, and sometimes* his A SATISFACTORY ONE. flashed past him in a hundred miles What Carnage is to the English sports­ acquired knowledge is of the sort that scurry, add to the confusion, and render man, Spalding is to the Amerie-iu one. o'erleaps itself, and he uses too short a him incapable of steady work? No; cyc­ The title of "universal provider" is the reach, which tends toward his doubling What One Prominent Racing Doctor ling as a recreation is open to every­ only one which exactly expresses the up, which is nearly as bad as over-reaching one, but cycling as an absorbing occu­ position held by the Spalding Company himself. The best criterion to go by is to in connection with American sports and place the saddle at such a height that Thinks o! the Amateur Sick Man, pation is only fit for the early days of when sitting comfortably the heel is just hottest youth, before the stern battle pastimes. This being so, it was but able to follow the pedal round without of life has begun. And so there are natural that much was expected of any undue straining. "Wheeler." and the Remedy He Would Prescribe many who are looking forward to '94 the concern when it made the announce­ as their last year. We wish them all ment that it intended to enter the wheel success, good luck, and good health, trade and build bicycles to suit the SOME QUEER CLUBS. For His Cure. wants of its customers. That the Spald­ to do the best performances of their Odd Ideas Which Have Been Re­ lives, so that they may often fall back ing Company has not only equaled ex­ Toronto, Feb. 17. At the Good Fri­ upon 1894 in those days that are coming, pectations, but fairly surpassed them, is sponsible For the Names and Ex­ day meeting of the C. W. A. two propos­ far ahead. at once proven by a glance at the fol­ istence of Foreign Wheel Clubs. lowing offerings for the ensuing year, ed amendments to the amateur defini­ "When alt the world Is old. lad, There used to be a club in London call­ tion will come up for discussioiu One And all the tlelus are brown, for which the Spalding Company puts ed the Tarn O'Shanter Bicyle Club, the or the other of them will be carried. Anil all the sport Is stale, lad, forth the following claims: members of which wore Tarn O'Shanter The one calling for n more liberal defi­ And all tue wh;els run dowa.'I The "Spalding'' and "Credenda," line caps. One of the rules limited the mem­ nition of the amateur rule will have for ————»———— for 1S94 will consist of six models, rang­ bership to 24, for the reason that no its proposer Mr. George Orr, of Toronto, A FIN DE SlECIjE FABLE. ing in price from $(!5 to $125, absolutely club having less than 25 members could who long has been identified with the high grade throughout, and constructed join the N. C. U. or the Bicycle Union, racing Interests of Canadian wheelmen. How the Old-Timer Was Consoled in the very best manner of the best ma­ as it was then called and the promo­ The other, asking for a division of the hy the Death of the Feather­ terial obtainable. ters of the club were bigoted anti-Union­ riders into two classes, will be moved weight. In our new production, the "Spald­ ists. Its life was short, if merry. The by Mr. Robert A. Kobertson, of Hamil­ ing," a strictly high grade, up-to-date Tare an' Gun's C. C. was a Dublin or­ An old Crock, lying against the damp light weight road wheel, we have en­ ton, on behalf of the Hueing Board of wall of a coal-cellar, walled bitterly ganization, comprising the wildest spirits PRICE, $125.00 ... deavored to combine all that which in the C. W. A., of which he has been a against the hardness of Fate in con­ of the Irish capital, and they used to hold most energetic and capable chairman for our many years of bicycle building has winter runs distinguished by boisterous demning it to such a miserable state of proved itself good. Its many points of a year past. Both these gentlemen out­ existence. joviality and reckless disregard for their lined their proposed amendments at the excellence will recommend it as a light, own and each other's limbs and ma­ special meeting of the board of officers "Why," it groaned, "should I be buried strong, serviceable, easy-running mount, chines, collisions, croppers, and smashes of the C. AV. A., held In Toronto last away in the darkness and utter loneli­ and it requires no apology qualifying of the most complicated description be­ week, but neither had put his amend­ ness of this place whilst others of my it as specially built for light riders on ing regarded as en regie. The Merry Ladies everywhere admire graceful outline ment in the form of a written notice of kin enjoy the bright sunshine, the blue good roads. It is a light wheel, weigh­ Rovers' Tricycle Club was a north­ motion and considerable uncertainty sky and the speedy runs over the smooth ing 27 pounds, but is intended to carry east London body, all the mem­ was entertained on all sides as to the reads ofx old England? It is of a truth any rider over any road, and if given bers of which rode the original exact nature of the proposed changes. not my fault. I am still as strong and such intelligent iisuage as a fine piece of Humber-pattern tricycle. I don't and beautiful finish in wheels. These are Yielding to popular demand. Mr. Orr reliable as the day on which I was first workmanship merits, it will prove itself think there was any actual rule on this on Wednesday clearly informed the turned out of the machinists' hands. the ideal mount and worthy of its name, subject, but it was currently under­ cycling public regarding the proposed True, I urn a trifle heavy not quite 70 "Spalding," which name, as is well stood that no rider of any other pattern combined with Columbia quality on our amendment of which he is the father. pounds and my frame may not be known, stands only for the best, in what­ tricycle cauld gain admittance. The. In accordance with the same import­ exactly modern, being the '88 pattern; ever sense it is used. Owl B. C. was so named because its unate desire for knowledge on the lead­ but these are circumstances over which Palmer tires in wood rims will be the promoters could not leave business in ing question in Canadian cycling, Mr. 1 have no control, and yet I am regular equipment, but G. & J. tires in daylight, even on Saturdays, so that new Model 35, which is designed for the Robertson declares his position and his condemned to rust in the damp­ metal rims will be supplied when de­ their runs were designed to be after proposed ruling as follows: "In response ness of the dark cellar, without sired. dark, and they took pride in to numerous requests for fuller informa­ hearing a word of kindness or acknowl­ The old reliable "Credendas" are too REGARDING THEMSELVES AS NIGHT BIRDS. special use of lady riders only. Ladies tion regarding the amendments to be edgement for my past services. Alas! well known to require comment. Their Oddly enough, the name was after­ proposed to the amateur rule by the hearing a word of kindness or acknowl- record is their recommendation, and in wards changed to a totally un-owlish Racing Board of the C. W. A., I will and with a bent head it wept tears of this, the fourth year of their construc­ one, and the club nourished for several try as briefly as possible to state their bitterness. tion, we feel that their improved ex­ years as the Alert B. C. The London who ride Columbias are never ashamed of purport and the reasons for advancing Just then there was a frightful row cellence will win for them fresh laurels B. C. used to have an inflexible rule them. upstairs, of which strong language as thoroughly reliable and satisfactory (which they n>ay have still for all I IN THE FIRST PLACES formed the greater part; and presently machines. know) against the admission of anvone their mounts. we think the present rules are unfair to the cellnr-flap was raised and something In addition to the "Pacer" and "Con­ engaged in retail trade, so that it be­ the great majority of riders, in that they was hurled headlong down the steps, sort," so well known, the "Credenda" came a standing joke that an office force men who work hard' for a living, creating in its descent a mighty clatter, lino will embrace three models, the boy in a wholesale house might belong and do their training after business terminating in a tremendous crash as it "Credenda Roadster," a high grade to the club, but such retail trade kings hours, to compete against riders em­ touched the floor. From the opening machine at a moderate price, $80 abso­ as Shoolbred or Whiteley would be ployed often solely to ride a wheel, and abpvc a m.in looked down with revenge­ lutely high grade throughout and fitted rigidly excluded. This peculiarity was with opportunity to devote nil or a great ful looks and bitter reproaches,until with with the best of tires that the market touched upon in one verso of a song POPE MANUFACTURING CO. portion of their time to training. It is a parting anathema he banged down the affords, viz: Palmer or G. & J., at the about the Hampton Court meet: therefore proposed to form two classes, cellar-Hup and went away. Then all option of the purchaser. A Londoner said, "I'm afraid BOSTON NEW YORK CHICAGO HARTFORD one to be composed of real amateurs, was darkness again. Two 20-inch wheels have also been That cart belongs to letall trade. and the other of all who are in any "Saints be about me," ejaculated the added to the line. It pleases us to call We'll have it mtvod!" way connected' with the bicycle business, stirtled Crock, "what manner of tljing them the "Credenda Pacer, Junior," and "But here's a dray!" or who directly or indirectly receive any is this?" "Credenda Consort, Junior." They are "Oh, that Is wholesale, let it stay!" primary benefit by reason of their en­ reduced fac similes of their originals, The Piekwick B. C. has still in vogue gEND two two-cent stamps for our beautiful gaging in 'cycle A low groan of anguish was the only racing, or who use other response. strictly high grade throughout and as its original custom of each member catalogue, or obtain it free from our agents than their own private means or income "Who's there?" called out the Crock good as it is possible to make. adopting as a sobriquet the name of u to defray their racing expenses. in a shaky voice, after a pause. We append herewith a brief of the character in "Pickwick Papers," by There cannot be two classes of ama­ "Alas," came a wail in the darkness, various machines constituting the line: which he is always kuown in the club. teurs. A man is either an amateur or he "Mr. Pickwick" is always the title of is not an amateur. If he is uot an ama­ "I am a poor unfortunate modern featherweight whom my cruel and un­ the club captain so long as he holds teur, he must be a professional. Tins office, after which he returns to his question has been forced upon cycling reasonable owner, after breaking my backbone and utterly ruining my frame former nickname. A somewhat similar It is NOT by tho trade, who engage fast riders to custom was adopted in the Rovers, B. advertise their wares. There are, un­ while coasting a hill, has heaped with fnsults and calumnies, and then, finding C., the members of which took pseu­ doubtedly, to-day professionals in the donyms amateur (?) ranks, and' n purely amateur me injured beyound recovery, hurled me from the What we SAY, organization cannot longer continue to down into the cellar, with many wicked GODS OF ANCIENT MYTHOLOGY. wink nt the present state of affairs. words, to complete my destruction." The captain was Jupiter, and his satel­ Something should and must be done. It is And the modern featherweight, with lites all had more or less appropriate better to at: once recognize the fact that a gasp, a gurgle, and a gruesome groan, nicknames. The nowadays puissant hon. But what the present condition of racing has come turned over and gave up the ghost. treasurer of the N. C. U. was a member, to stay, and we must cither take in the "Aha," said the Crock very softly "THE SPAIJDrNG." and represented Ganymede, Jupiter's professional or surrender in part our con­ and smiling at a lump of coal in the High Huuiber pattern frame, thimble cup-bearer, and to this day "Gan." is trol of cycle.racing. In the best interests corner beside him, "I think my lot after construction throughout; extremely rigid; the abbreviated title by which Mr. T. of sport, is it not belter for the C. W. A., all is not the worst. I will repine 110 front forks tubular throughout; no forg- W. J. Britten is frequently addressed with its perfect organization, to keep more." ings; wheels 28-inch, with either direct, by his familiars, although it is some control of till racing in Canada'.' I think Moral: Better a dull and heavy frame unbreakable, suspension or tangent years since the Rovers' B. C. was last it is. If the present "makers' amateur" where security is, than glittering nickel, spokes; tires either 1%-ineh Palmer in heard of. The north London Tricycling is a good enough fellow to know now, spolless enamel, and extra lightness, wood rirns, or G. & J. in metal rims; Lawn Tennis Club was a small coterie he will be just as good a man and as ending in humiliation and ruin. Phil­ dust-proof pedals; Spalding saddle within the N. L. T. C. (now the N. L. much of a gentleman when he honestly ander in "Cycle." scorcher type; weight, 27 pounds. Price, C. C.), and essayed to combine the two acknowledges Unit he is in racing for pastimes. It was easy enough to carry what be can get out of it. racquets, balls, and even the net, on the IT IS ONLY IUCHT A CHEAT SCHEME. luggage curriers of tricycles, and it fell that when a man goes in for racing as to the lot of the undersigned to transport ARE, that loosens part of bis business that he should get Horse Racing, Lottery, Skirt Dancing the ponderous wooden net-posts on and Dollar-Making to GoHund-iii- either side of a Centaur tandem. But WILSON pro COPHY all he can out of it honestly. Therefore, in fairness to him, he should bo allowed Hand. there were very few suitable teaing to do as he pleases with his prizes keep New York, Feb. 17. Wheelmen and places possessed of lawns sufficiently MAKERS the strings of them or sell them, or race for cash. athletes aro greatly interested in the smooth for play, and the marking out Racing for cash or divisible prizes, how­ plan which is proposed to convert Mor­ of the courts took so much time that the ever, will receive the special attention ris Park into a large athletic field. The game soon degenerated into a mere NEW YORK, - U. S. A. announcement that it was contemplated bandying about of the balls after the the Public's Purse of the prie does not weigh with him; manner of a game be allowed without every possible safe­ building a bicycle track in New York "CREDENDA PACEK." of shuttlecock, and guard (in the way of competent officials, has resulted in the disclosure that the the tennis idea was soon dropped. The Huniber pattern frame, thimble con­ Gauntlet B. C. was so called because etc.) to prevent even the semblance of new track will be laid at the famous struction throughout; wheels 28-inch, the members crooked work. If the C. W. A. assume race-track. J. H. Morris has conceived direct unbreakable suspension spokes; the idea qf turning the place into a vast WORE WHITE BUCKSKIN GI/WES control of professional racing they would 1 7-8-inch Credeuda pneumatic tires with with enormous gauntlets, which had owe this to the public. athletic grounds where the tracks, fields, removable inner tube; Spaldiug saddle. come into short-lived fashion. Tha amateur rifles for sport, for exer­ accommodations, etc., will be the finest Price, $100. THE REFEREE in this Jockey caps were surprisingly popular cise, and tor the fun of beating the country. The scheme is still in among cyclists about eleven years ago, other fellow 'tis a. natural instinct. He its infancy, but it gives promise of be­ The Leading Cycling Journal of the U. S., offers coming displacing the previously universal polo also has his rights, which if the associa­ a reality in a very short time. cap, but in turn being supplanted bv tion does its duty will be looked after. The necessity for a first-class bicycle track the neater cricket cap. Many clubs He professes to race for the suku of in this section has confronted the made their use compulsory, and I be­ racing. The supposition is that the value cycling associations for years, and now lieve there is still a Bristol Jockey C C of the prize does not weight with him; that the owners of Morris Park are in­ $5,000 named after the fashion. therefore he is expected to be satisfied clined to linn their beautiful suburban Many clubs have been formed at dif­ with what he gets; be must bo satisfied grounds into an athletic field the pros­ •i pects ferent times to advertise some tempor­ ————IN PREMIUMS. and will not be allowed to race for for the construction of a first- arily popular pattern of cycle. There cash or a divisible prize. class track are very bright. If tho Cash; Trip to Europe; Trip to 'Frisco; Bicycles, and scheme to turn these grounds was a Facile B. C. in the south of Lon­ IT IS UTTER NONSENSE into an CIIEDBNDA CONSORT." don, confined at first to riders of the other inducements, besides regular payment to induce to talk of there not being enough riders athletic park is consummated, a third of a Details identical with those of the Facile bicycle. I believe it subsequently you to get Subscribers...... to make up two classes. If there were mile bicycle track will be laid which "I'acer," except that this machine is admitted riders of other makes of safe­ only two in each it is sufficient justifi­ will he as perfect as money can make it. fitted with dress and mud guards, and A cement track is well throught of. In ty when the ordinary was still in the PREMIUMS FOR AH. Send for Details and Sample Copy, Free. cation. Right is right, whether the in­ has a dropped frame. ascendant and was known aa the Nor­ terests the event of a bicycle track being built of one or one hundred tire con­ nt Morris Park, all* the prominent cy­ wood B. C., under whose a.>gis the great cerned. The province of the C. \V. A. F. J. Osmond made his racing debut "The Referee's" Tour of the British Isle leaves New York about July ijth. cling clubs could be counted upon to sup­ —«.~m.w».«^«Details on Application.%*/iv»*m

enthusiastically. There was no opposi­ go Into active training for racing this sea/- tion. w>n by bis father. Many who know him CYCLING. The proposed rule regarding the sale have great confidence In bis ability to b« of prizes at the end of six months was able to push th« best of them. killed. In the future ex-presidents and A new watch chain Introduced by an ex-vice presidents will be members of English maktr of cycle chains Is a real the National Association without proxy $125.00 in Gold curiosity, and should hit the fancy of votes. the enthusiastic wheeler. It is a portion of DN!LE^TOMJSTED. a light pen-steel racing bicycle chain, with The Amateur Athletic Union has the usual swivels and hook for attach­ agreed to accept legislation on the ama­ Is tlr^e Value Placed''tJ'porr ment to a watch. THE LEAGUE WON'T PLAY THE PART teur question by the L. A. W., and if it One man who will be looked for to do refuses to accept the two class rule the a wonderful amount of gucceaful rid­ OF LITTLE EVA III FUTURE. agreement will have to be broken. ing next season Is Bald, the Buffalo butch­ INCORPORATING THE kEAGt'B. er. Bald was a winner the past seasoa Tar too often to suit many, and the com­ The assembly voted to incorporate the ing season, if in good bands, will make Amateurism B Damned Denver League of American Wheelmen. The things hot for ihe leaders. Knocks question of League publications required Ferrls, of Uticu, who rode 350 milefl considerable time for discussiou. There In 24 hours last season in an attempt for Asbnry Park Out in One Round was a universal expression of opinion the American record held by Spooner, that a weekly official organ should be will this year have another try, when The Ollicial Organ Regronnd-The mailed regularly to each member, and he will be properly trained and taken that the League's monthly publication, care of lu the attempt, something which "Good Roads," was accomplishing far he lacked in the attempt last season. League Limit Now One-Filty Per too much good It is a noteworthy fact that speed cy­ to be discontinued, but clists, when they turn their attention the report of the past year plainly to skating, become most proficient in the "Clerk Hire" Not Salary. snowed it to be impossible to continue art very rapidly. This U quite natural, these under existing conditions. as the development of the legs and the In­ Louisville, Ky., Feb. 19. To-day's It was finally decided to continue the creased lung power caused by cycling are ses­ publication of "Good Roads" in its pres­ qualities essential to become a good skater. sion of the National Assembly, the most Feeling confident that there will important meeting ent form, but to discontinue mailing it to be a in the history of the League members, except to those who large demand for Bibles, now the pure, ama­ League of American Wheelmen, was teur has to swear to hid exper.se account, culled to order by the first vice presi­ were willing to pay a special subscrip­ we have made an arrangement to supply tion price of 50 cents. It was also de­ We accept r\otHin^ LESS a^d do not preter\d to give racing men, at a grectiy reduced price, dent at 10 o'clock this morning, when termined a few over a hundred of the bone and to raise the annual dues to first-class revised editions of pocket Bl- $1.50 per annum, and mail each member blcs. Come early and avoid the rush, you sinew of the pastime were present. IVIORE tt\£in its value. pure ones. These represented nearly every Shite a weekly journal free, but allow such and Territory as do not desire this to pay but $1 per The L. A. W. apparently would rather in the Union. The day year, as at present. Bids were present­ stick to the semblance of amateurism, was spent in listening to the annual permeated by subsidized riders, who can reports of the ed by several cycling journals for the officers and the commit­ privilege of becoming the League organ, flAKERS, only be cleared out when caught, than tees. That which received the greatest but shape matters to the demands of the age. attention was the report of Howard V. this question has not yet been de­ As we said last week, sport has become a Raymond, chairman cided. secondary consideration with them ama­ of the Racing Many of the delegates had gone home Chicopee Falls, flass. teurism is everything. Board. Before bis reappointment by when the evening Lamb session was called. Mfg Co., Ileinrii'h Scham, President Luscotnb it was conceded of Dresden, Is start­ that Mr. Raymond Many amendments to the constitution ling Kurope with a plea for the abolition would hold his cilice and by-laws were rushed through. The of all clothing, claiming that it is the under the new administration, as he is movement to salary the president at clothes which man wears that are respon­ the best man that ever held that posi­ /c. G. SPALDING & BROS., sible tor all the Ills flesh is heir to. Heln- .$3000 a year was amended by allowing rlch Is a sham; racing men have practiced tion. The Michigan muddle was aired, him $U)00 per year clerk hire SPECIAL AGENTS . and was referred back to the commit­ for the this few clothes game for years. The idea conduct of his office. League clubs will isn't a uew one, by any means. tee for action, and to the division, which receive MEW YORK. CHICAGO. will be preference in all cases in the PHILADELPHIA. The reason why racing men take so required to hold another elec­ granting of sanctions for race meets. very little direct and personal interest tion to settle the question. Both par­ The following are no%v members of In the management of the L. A. W. 1» ties were on the floor, and the tight was class B, of which F. Ed Spooner is the because they are afraid of saying what "And there he is!" she added, spring- cry advertisements or voluble vendors. they think ought to be done, for fi'ar lively. first member: D. J. Canary, the well- ng to her feet as the captain drove HOW THE KID LOST. Remember that this world is overrun wlih that Charles Luscomb, of New lork, was known trick rider; A. J. McCarrott, of sharks who prey ou " unsuspecting and the Itaciug Board might suspect them of elected president of the League of Amer­ ip as near as possible to where I was. describing how they act, Instead of how Springfield, Mass.; C. R. Culver, trainer Well, I'll confess, I was almost sorry AN ACCIDENT AJ£> A POOR PART- trustful mortals. The best way, and the they desire that they should be allowed ican Wheelmen by the unanimous vote of Suuger; F. C. Graves-, only really sure one, is to go to a responsi­ of Springfield, le came so soon. I felt an infinite NEU CONTRIBUTED TO IT. ble agent or maker who has a reputation to act. of (he delegates present. There were two Mass.; W. W. Taxis, of Philadelphia; charm iu hearing We learn that several candidates in the field, and Thomas F. that girl talk, while to sustain, and consult him upou the mat­ prominent ama­ W W. Marshall, Bevcrly, Mass.; and I looked with a connoisseur's eye at ter. He will get far less profit out of you teur racing men arc seriously disturbed Sheridan, the Western candidate, re­ C. M. Murphy, of Brooklyn. E. W. Wheeler, in His First Race Abroad, over the fnct that Mr. Corbctt made money ceived ler lovely features now, you fellow's, than the individual who has such wonder­ only s~>5 votes out of 1S1 cast. Spittler, Jacksonville, and Charles T. don't laugh and don't tell the missus! Meets With a Defeat How the ful bargains iu bicycles, and you may at the rate of $3000 a minute. The ama­ TUB WESTERN DELEGATES MOVED Mogle, rely ou being honestly dealt with. Recol­ teurs do not like to see common profes­ were reinstated. With the help of my friend, I was sionals making so much money out of the that the election be made unanimous. nit in the trap, together with the re­ Brothers Farmau Defeated the N. lect that good workmanship and sound A. C. VVillison, of Maryland, was also material are always worth their market game for fear that It may lead to the SHE WOULDN'T S1AUUY HIM. mains of the two machines, and, after C. A. King. value, whether the machine is new or sec- pros, actually taking to riding a bicycle, unanimously chosen to be first vice many thanks to my charmer and a which, of course, they do not do at pres­ president, and George A. oud-hand, and that sellers of machines Perkins, of He Fell Off His Wheel and Fell Into slight pressure of her little hand, 1 told , The first appearance of Wheeler upon are not agents for charitable Institutions, ent. Massachusetts, for second vice presi­ Love ut I he Same Time, But the Fair ler that directly I should be well again whose business In this wicked world con­ Has It ever occurred to you how greatly dent. In the contest for treasurer, a French cycling track has not been W. One Was Fickle and She SUook Him I should come back on this rond and an altogether successful one, says the sists In getting rid of cycles for consid­ the craze for trials of speed against lue M. Brewster, the present incumbent, lioped to be able to thank her once erably more than they are worth. watch destroys interest lu the times ac­ "Now then, boys, cheer tlf>! You are "Bi. News." to whom we are indebted complished in actual racing? The former was elected by as overwhelming a ma­ more. She smiled and said she would for the following jority us was Luscomb. His election all looking as if you had been refused account of the race. artificial method of seeking the bulble rep­ a license!" be very pleased to hear from me as Both Wheeler and Warwick rode against utation "e'en at the record's mouth," has was also made unanimous. soon as I got well, and then we drove the brothers Farman in the long-talked- BITS OF RACING NEWS. resulted In such startling greased-lightnlng Colonel Burdette delivered a speech Aud it was true. We were four of away. us, sitting round a fire in a wayside inn, But I knew where to find her of tandem match of 50 kiloms., which Kanaska goes to Australia to race next sort of times being accomplished as tha that held the intr-iest of all. lie advised again. was decided on Sunday in the Velodrome winter. race rider can never hope to equal in ac­ the organization of a joint limited stock silently smoking our pipes. There was Well, then, boys tual competition. no mistake about it, we felt very,very de­ you can guesg d'Hiver, and they were beaten easily by An illustrated paper for amateurs A company for the purpose of conducting what followed. I got cured, fell madly a couple of laps. This, however, can. bank note. Presence of mind means courage. That the League, and thought that this would pressed. We hud been ploughing through in love with the 18 true. But in racing it means more thau mud girl, got engaged, hardly be taken as proving the superior­ The outcome of Class B will be income settle many matters of importance. He and rain for nearly two hours, and. . ." ity of the Anglo-Frenchman over their to the amateur. courage; it means precision, decision, and. showed that and at lust had decided to "chuck it In the very storm of action, repose. It the magazine "Good Roads" 'She is now Mrs. Wilson!" we all competitors, as the latter lost a lot of Declaru voursnlf Urn; as you were, or needs neither prnise nor hud earned for the League in a year up" and seek a little warmth and rest exclaimed. Class B. which? blame while it in ground through a series of difficulties Is under pressure, and a man who Is not S3SOO on an investment of a little over the first "pub" we should come to. "Not at all! She broke it off and I with their machines, while it was evi­ Of the making of many tracks there naturally very courageous muy be th« $(10,000. The Auditing Committee of Harry VVilskm good old Wilson, as he married another!" dent that Warwick, at least, was lack­ seems to be no end. representative of it in a marked degree. the League has take cure of over $100,- was often called, the one who had just There was a general rush for the ing in form for such a hard race. Af­ It is easy to split the purest of amateur­ No man can claim racing skill to whom It 0(>0 in the past year, and all has been broken the silence filled his pipe again, poker, stools, glasses, etc., but ho made ter saying so much in favor of Wheeler ism with a golden wedge. does not belong. found correct in the great number of and in a soft, quiet voice, which was a ijood his escape, and, as the rain had and Warwick, it would he unfair to "Is Shortlegs a sample of an amateur?" We only hope that appearance may not a< counts. A vote of confidence was giv­ peculiarity of bis, said: left off, we crossed our jiggers again urge that it detracts in any way from "A remnant, I should say." be deceitful, and that the year 18!)4 may b« en to Isaac B. Potter to offset the recent "Now, look here; it is simply ridicu­ in much better spirits than we had left the merit of the Farmans' victory. They Amateurism Is a miiror In which known as the year of race houuu..£ and lous getting downhearted like this be­ every racer set's bis own Image. record developing. Your critics may de­ troubles which he had been steered into them. "Wheeler." rode in a manner that astonished even claim as much as they like; they can. through newspui>er criticism, and to set­ cause we got a soukiug. Let me tell you those who had every faith in their being George Tnylor will ride' under the col­ If they please, emulate a little adventure which happened to ors of the New York Athletic Club this Jeremiah and argue tle the matter as far as the delegates KICKERS. able to win, and had Wheeler and War­ season. that the extension of racing will ring wen t. me some three f>r four years ago." wick been up to their best form, it is the knell of social cycling, but we believe TUB SECRETARY'S RETORT We all looked up with a smile q^ our The Sample Animal of This Kind certain that they would not have found H. H. Lambton's body now rests In the anything that tends to development and burying ground of his former home, Sid­ competition showed an increase in the membership. faces. That was about the first time With Which Cycling is Afflicted. ! it easy to beat their rivals. Henry ney, N. S. W. benefits both sport and trade. but not as large as had been expected. for many days Wilson dared propose It is one of the labors of Hercules Farman. the winner of the champion­ "The N. C. A. has shown to the satis­ Buffalo has a "Isdles1 championship faction of every true sportsman The present membership is .'W.itW, and telling a story without seeking refuge to attempt to satisfy a man who re­ ship of France last year, and his brother race" billed a> a feature of the forthcoming that pro- the increase 2(i4t> the past in the farthest corner of the room. Maurice, who is only sixteen years of fessloualbui can be governed." "American season. Mas­ fuses point blank to be satisfied. You Arsenal games. Cyclist." Thanks. It was to prove this sachusetts, Pennsylvania and New York You see, we knew Wilsion well, and we might as well try to soften the Alpa r.ge, can be depended upon for uphold­ When an amateur pawns his honor he that the N. U. A. was formed; having rank in the order named in the League knew also that whenever he began tell­ by vinegar, as tradition tells us Hanni­ ing the honor of their adopted country finds that tbo Leaguu al interest is tre­ demonstrated it to "every true sportsman, membership at the present timu. There ing a yarn one could never guess when bal did. Complete neglect and ostracism against the invasion of the foreigners. mendously high. what matters It what the Danas of cycling has been a decrease il> the membership it would be well. Well, to tell the are the only punishments and peualM":-; j The popularity of long distance races F. J. Osmond, while riding on the road may say to the contrary. They are not of women dm '->, theSmst season, the truth, we hardly ever allowed him to at all strong enough, for it is only whs-., . weHuis to be ujxm the wane, if one may recently, narrowly escaped being run over even sportsmen, without the qualifying ad­ membership of tht fajf sex being now get as far as the end, and :u'\er 20 uiio- judge from the idling of the spectators by a b.'tcherV rnrt. jective; they are spoilsmen, pure and the cantankerous individual finds that! simple. 015 '!(!>:» bet -j.:-!ierally found himself <>'•< the he is despised and rejected of men that at the Velodrome on Sunday. In the Walter ganger will go to Hot Springs the Chairman Raymond reported R total -Jther side cf the door! But this time he tandem race, as well as in the Lintou- latter part of this month to prepare for From abroad comes the news that he will be inclined to ask the reason the season's campaign. Wheeler's burning of the midnight oil In of 11!*8 sanctions au compared to (M!0 knew by O.:r depressed faces he had why. The cantankerous man is, like the Uubois matches, the monotony of one rider following another for several miles A race open only to chefs Is one of severe study of French grammars and the past year. New York led in the nothing to fear, sto he rattled out his poor, always with us you find him in the culinary cycling novelties to be Intro­ pbruse books has given him the appearance number with 154 There was racing in proposal, and, there being no opposition, the most at a stretch without making any at­ of being "sicklied o'er with the pale cast unexpected corners of the tempt to get away duced by the French. every State and territory in the Union began with these words: globe. You go to the annual meeting soon palls upon the A winning smile may be all right In of thought," so to speak, but no doubf during the vear, and the prospects for "AS I Wl.fi YOU BEFORE). of the club, hear an excellent report public, who want to be kept in a perpet­ Its place, but It takes a winning gait to when he has attained sufficient proficiency the coming season are even finer. lie rec­ it happened about four years ago. The ual state of excitement. Consequently, get anything In racing. In the language to enable him to tell yarns read by the secretary, whom you know, there is a distinct tendency towards a so taat his French friends can appreciate ommended the uired pncemnker in speed captain and I were scorching on the poor fellow, has slaved his hardest for A great many crack "amateurs" are them, he will settle down to work in contests to advance' the competitive rec­ North Road on a training spin. \\ e reaction in favor of short-distance con­ like cheap theatrical bills. A very little the club's welfare, peruse the balance tests, and these are likely real earnest. ords. Heavy penalties to clubs that ad­ were going at a very good pace, when we sheet, and note the satisfactory state of to come more money causes them to be stuck up. The tandem match over a distance of vertised the great men of the day with saw a little urchin standing in the mid­ the finances. Y-m imagine that there is into vogue. In thus displaying a pref­ "In my opinion amateur racing is go- 50 kilometres at the Velodrome d'Hiver, no prospects of their competing at the erence for quantity instead of quality Ing down steadily." Yes, anything will go rcrls, which was decided in I'aris recent­ dle of the road, right in front of us. not the slightest ground for criticism, down meet at which they were so advertised We went on the side, trying to avoid the spectators show that they are mak­ with the Kaelng Board now. ly between the brothers Farmau ou a when lo! a still, small voice is heard ing great progress in what the French Herne HIM has "flopped." It will cater "Rudge" and Wheeler was also recommended, together witu him but that boy was bent on having from the back benches, demanding why and another on a another are pleased to call their sporting educa­ for the new professional, all former re­ "Kaleigh," resulted lu a win for the Fnr- that ilie racing men be penal- some fun, very likely, and, by Jove! he such a matter wasn't done, ^and why ports to the contrary notwithstanding. niau team by about 500 metres in In. 22m. lzo-1 when entering a meet at which they got some! but perhaps a little more than this wasn't tion. On Sunday, at any rate, they improved upon. This is the were ready to cheer any particularly We trust that present indications will 8 2-5s. Wheeler lost two laps by having to have no idea of competing. Meet pro­ lie would have liked. In about two cantankerous one having his little time. bear fruitful results that the tandem change machines twice, owing to a bent moters who advertise prizes at a higher seconds the urchin, the captain, the two brilliant piece of riding, whether on the pedal, which fact partially accounts for Or you go out with a few clubmen on part of Wheeler and Warwick or of safety will become a popular mount, as It thi.n retail value were also scored. machines and I were all in a heap. a ride. You are all thirsty, and one the should be. his defeat. About lAoOO peopla witnessed TUB EXPENSES OF TUB RACING BOARD Well! that Farman Brothers. At the start Wheel­ Osmond the contest. was a cropper! tip to then I proposes a drink (lemonade, of course). er and Warwick Intends turning his American were also shown to be very heavy, and thought it was much better in an acci­ Everyone assents, with one exception. took the lead for about experiences to advantage. He is super­ "Blower" Barden, after practically re­ the two-ch-ss rule was ten laps, when they gave way to Far- intending the construction of a new Eng­ fusing to meet any man, at any distance, recommended, dent of this kind to be on top than You have a cantankerous comrade with on any date, and for any prize, now chal­ together with a proposal to adopt n inderneath, but I have you. man Brothers, neither of them being in- lish race track. changed my He will object to everything men­ vlined to accelerate the pace. There In English parlanca lenges, at any distance from 10 kilometres board for the purpose of recording the mind since; and so would you, if you had tioned just for objection's sake, and a racer Is only up to one hour's ride for jfiV) a side, the colors under which the men ride, that fallen on top were very few pacemakers, and their "knocking the cobwebs off his speed legs" following men, Individually of two broken bicycles, then, when he has exhausted the pa­ work, as a rule, was not well when he takes up easy training In the unil iu tlie sumo the meet promoters may have the same with bits of iron sticking out every­ tience of all, will turn off at an angle done. order: Warwick, Lumsden, Harris, Wheel­ Wheeler and Warwick had only Lunis- early spring time. er. Edwards, and Inst, but not least, to enter on the score cards. One hun­ where and with two pairs of legs kick­ and afflict you with his company no The "Scottish Cyclist" wants to know any dred and fifty men ha»e been den and Hewgon upon whom they could other man in the world, on the same con­ declared ing about all round your head! more. Let him go; we can do with his rely. During the greater part of the If It was Wilton who. In describing a 24- ditions. Any or all of these races to b* professionals the past season. The Pub­ "\fter a few minutes' consideration room rather than his presence. Wheel­ hour man and his pacemakers, spoke of run with or without pacemakers, us th« lication Committee the'captain and the race, therefore, they had no assistance "Linked fleetuess long drawn out?" recommended that boy got up, shook er." ______whatever? For some time the rival parties may think tit. the League edit am' control the two themselves together a bit, and as they "Get thee behind me, Satan!" gasped Taking all things into consideration them had nothing broken began tandemists maneuvered for the back the editor of a wheel paper who was rid­ are not many magazines, and thought that in this to look round. An Oil Solvent position, and when Wheeler and War­ grounds for supposing that way only would the interests of the The boy, seeing the mess he had caused, ing In a race and found himself close the sport and pastime of cycling iu France Benzoline, in the opinion of a "Bi News," wick slowed down they were greeted pushed at the finish by his printer's devil. Is only destined to have an ephemera? organization be best advanced. took to flight, and my friend, finding correspondent, will be found far better I did with the usual deprecatory whistling. When winter's snows cause the racing existence. Looking at the question from Colonel Rurdctte's resignation was ac­ not move, stooped down to raise than kerosene as an oil-solvent and dust- Farman then went ahead, and, paced man to long for summer's graft, with a commercial point of view, a first-clans cepted, and he was tendered a vote of my head. expeller when cleaning bearings or chain. prizes rich to the pawnbroker he goes, man at any distance It very rapidly volatilizes, leaving no resi­ by Merland, made things lively. Lums- should be able to thanks for the able manner in which he " 'Why! you are hurt, old fellow, he de:i shortly afterwards did a puts up, shuts up and silently steals away. make a decent living, and save a little bit duum, Is harmless to pneumatic tires, and similar ser­ to boot during has managed the presidential affairs. said. . , , , , , is quicker and vice for the Anglo-American tandem. How quickly a man becomes a champion the coming season at least Great interest was attached rti the " 'Yes, T believo I am, and then I lost more thorough In its ac­ In professionalism! Oeorge H. Van Em- in France, unless, indeed, such a catastro­ tion. Kerosene (so at least the writer has After riding for half an hour Farman phe second day of the meeting of the Na­ consciousness. found) burgh, "the boy wonder," now bills him­ an a European war should upset the leaves a sticky film behind it, which, sprinted magnificently, and, in trying to self as "the champion 100-mile bicyclist ordinary course of things. tional Assembly. The fight for the place "When I recovered my senses, the first unless the bearings are lavishly oiled, will follow Wheeler, missed thing I noticed his pedal. While of the world." In an argument against half-mile tracks to hold the annual meet has been very was a terrible pain in cause them to run sillily. Moreover, it Is slowing down to recover his pedal for England the "Wheeler" uses the follow­ warm. Massachusetts withdrew the ap­ the head. Mechanically, I made the absolutely ruinous to tires, soon eating Col. Andrae states that when the Mil­ holes In the eclgus of the rubber jackets. Wheeler allowed the Farman Brothers waukee Wheelmen hold its race meet next ing rather queer argument: "You say plication of Boston and refus d to vote. movement to raise my right arm. but a to gain nearly a lap, and, as Wheeler America has half-mile tracks, and surely soft hand was placed upon mine, Kerosene is also bad for enamel, as it season he will have a certificate sworn Two hours were spent by eloquent while softens It, and it chips away from the and Warwick made little effort to regain to before a notary public as to the value England Is not going to be behind her speakers from each point dilating upon a gentle voice said: spokes. Of course, when using benzoline their lost ground, of each prize. children. All very well; but then a Lon­ their respective merits. The discnssino DO NOT MOVE. SIR; it Is necessary to have a covered light, TUB ANGLO-1'li.ENCHMEN SOON LAPPED The California Asgoclated Cycling Clubs doner is nearly always more or less short­ became very warm, and Knight, of you are badly hurt." such as a cycle lamp, which for obvious THEM. are making great preparations for their sighted. His vision is ordinarily bounded reasons is the best to use annual road by the opposite side of the road or the Asbury Park, in referring slightingly to I looked up, scarcely remembering when operating Tfie Farman Brothers again sprinted, race on Washington's Birth­ walls of a room; consequently be what had taken place and completely at on a machine after dusk. A candle, In­ day. It will again be held on the San Le- couldn't Denver and the West, lost votes for his cautiously held, may explode your benzo­ and had a further advance of twenty ardro triangle. see across a half-mile track; be couldn't cause. a loss to guess where I was. line, and then lengths, which was increased, after a se­ distinguish between black and white at "Your friend has gone to the user "duuuo where 'e "Choppy" Warburton is not dead, but that distance. If you Denver, apparently, had not tlie ghost fetch a are." vere struggle, to three parts of a lap. very much alive; In proof of this he Is think he's going to of a show on Sunday night. Messrs. trap," continued the fair voice; "he Warwick seemed to be in distress, but constantly adding to his French racing pay for only a bit of the game, you ar» Bloch. McCarty, Rivers and Chief Consul will soon be back; but do not move A Home Worthy of Them. recovered when it was too late to make stable. Schofield Is the latest addition to very much mistaken." or you might hurt The badge of the Milan Veloce Club, McGuire, the Colorado delegates, have yourself." Chicago, 111., Feb. IT. The late borne of up for lost ground. The struggle still "Choppy's" string. under whose colors Wheeler will race ia fought steadily, shoulder to shoulder, I had then quite recovered from the the Fnrragut Boat Club, on Lake avenue, continued, the Farman Brothers passing If you have noticed the readiness with Italy, is as faithful a representation as for their cause. Last night a valuable shock caused by that terrible smash, and, near Thirty-first street, has been secured their pacemakers time after time. which a record attempter can obtain pace­ could be wished for of an ancient "bone­ in front of me, sitting on an old piece by the Chicago Cyclli.g Club, and yester­ makers (when he pays for them) you will shaker," collection of slereopticon views of Col­ day the Wheeler and Warwick now found it complete In all the glory of its orado scenery was shown at a banquet of wood, I saw a beautiful girl, who, three Cs took possession. The new necessary to change their machines, see at once how friendliness prevails even lengthy spring and hind wheel brake, its club house has a flue ball room and theatre, among racing men. high and narrow handle-bar, and its mas­ given by Denver, and many votes were with anxious eyes, was watching on my bowling alleys, pool and billiard rooms and which allowed of their rivals increasing face every fresh sign of my returning Augcsta, Mobile and New Orleans are sive footrests projecting from the top of won In this way. Maine, New Hamp­ every convenience necessary to make club their advantage to '2l/% laps. This ad­ arranging to bold big amateur race meets the front forks, and following the curve of shire, Connecticut, Rhode Islam'1, a part to consciousness. It was more like n life comfortable. The ball room will be vance, howrever, was reduced by half a In April. Efforts will be made to have the front wheel for nearly a fourth of Its of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio and vision than anything else. It was leaning fitted up as a gymnasium. The place has lap after some splendid riding by Johnson, Zlmm^rman, Sanger, Dirubcrger circumference. A club, however, that can New York cast votes either all or in against the foot of a tree, facing the been thoroughly renovated, and the (hi- Wheeler and Warrick, but in the ab­ and Bliss take part. trace its existence as far back as 1870 beautiful scenery which extended beyond cagos now have one of the best appointed Oscar Wilde fears that the world for that Is the date that appears port for Denver. The Southern vote was club houses in the city. Preparations sence of pacemakers they could not get Is In beneath divided. for miles. The setting sun, piercing are away from the Farman Brothers, who danger of becoming "too offensively sane." the "boneshaker" has no need to ba now being made for a large stag receptiou, That evil will not happen in the wheel ashamed of such an Insignia. DRAWING THE COLOR LINE. through the leaves, sparkled amidst the to take place lu about two weeks. stuck to them without difficulty. War­ auburn hair of the world, so long as Idiotic measures like Some of the rot sent out from Louis­ Colonel Watts, the champion of'the girl, while her blue wick now lost his pedal, which allowed Class B can find supporters. ville was positively sickening. For ex­ exclusion of the colored man from mem­ dreamy eyes looked anxiously into my Throw Away Your Cushion of the Anglo-Frenchmen increasing their George W. Child's motto was: "Do ample this in the Nov.- York "World:" bership by the insertion of the word face. or solid tires and have them replaced with lead by nearly three laps, but after your best and leave the rest." Every rac­ "Chairman Raymond came into the city After a little while, desirous of learn­ some standard make pneumatics. The Lu- some hard riding Wheeler and War­ ing man ought to adopt this motto, now rather 111. and Is being tenderly taken "white" in the constitution, spoke elo­ burg factories, quently. The vote was by secret ballot, ing how, after having smashed up with 321. 323, 325 North Eighth wick again made up for this loss of Its original owner has demonstrated it to care of to-night by the members of th« street, Philadelphia, will rebuild your be a highly successful one. Racing Board, for a great deal depends on and the. amendment was carried by a the captain, I was now in the company wheels with first quality new steel rims ground. These latter tried several times of a member of the weaker sex (I did to get away, but without In French races the riders must a! him." Imagine the Rp.cing Board trans­ majority of six moro votes than were and furnish pneumatic tires and pump for avail. During wear white shirts, and the pacemakers forming its important self into a band of necessary to carry. The South promises not feel particularly strong myself $14. This Is a way-down, midwinter price, the last three laps Wheeler and War­ black ones, so that those actually racing ministering angels for the purpose of "ten­ many thousands increase in the member­ though), I asked my fair companion to and will be held opeu for a short time wick went ahead, followed by Farman can readily be distinguished by the ou derly" taking care of Raymond! What Is ship as a result. give me some explanations. only. Tliey have thoroughly equipped fac­ Brothers, who made several big efforts looker, from those aiding them. that mysterious "great deal" which It is "I was going tories, and do repair work of every de­ claimed depends upon Raymond? Can The first task of the president, C. along the road on my scription at proportionately reduced rates.* to get past then, and after a sensational Max Lebaudy, a French racing man, it H. Luscomb, was to reappoint Howard safety," she said "for you must know struggle Wheeler and Warwick crossed has a fortune of $40,000,000, so it is said. be that he was employed In pushing In consequence of this boodle through some deal like well, say Class R. Raymond as chairman of the Racing I am a cyclist," she added, smiling Instead of pursuing the old way of the tape a wheel ahead of their rivals, Maxey in Board. This announcement resulted proudly "when I saw in front of me who, however, had beaten the known in racing circles as "the sugar BV in giving prizes the committee of the Colum­ Anglo- teat." The number of "suckers" is not Charles Terront meditates another Euro­ tumultuous cheering. man stooping down over what lookec bus (0.) race meet proposes an Innova­ American taudemists by two laps. The known. pean ride. This time he will wheel from The chairman spoke very freely in like a heap of debris. I accelerated raj tion. It will give the winners of this race following are the times for each ten home to Paris, under the fostering car* an order on any of the It Is reported that a few sporting men favor of the two-class rules, and offered pace and coming nearer, saw you lying leading first-class kiloms: contemplate hiring the Manhattan Field of H. O. Duncan. "Le Velo" suggests that an merchants for goods aggregating the Loaders. H. M. 8. It would be more In the eternal fitness of amendment to class A in effect that on the ground. I quickly dismounted amount of prize money, and they can for the summer mouths and holding a the pure amateur should not travel over and as your friend seemed rather puz se­ 10 kllonu.... Wheeler and Wurwtck. 0 16 59 1-5 series of bicycle races under the presumed things If Terront rode from Paris to Koine, lect whatever they most desire. There is 20 kiloms.... Famiiltl Bros...... 0 33 38 2-B seeing that it is said that all roads lead to two hundred miles from home, except zled how to carry you away, no doubt that tlie system would meet the 30 kllonw.... Fill-man Bros...... auspices of some well-known NLW York 0 « 46 4-5 cycling club. the Holy C'lty. There Is everything la It be in his own State, without special I OFFBKBO TO HELP HIM. hearty support of the racing fraternity, 40 kiloms.... Funuan Bros...... 1 5 4T 2-5 going to Rome, nothing In returning. Ter­ permit from the Racing Board. The "He accepted, and we carried you herev as many of them have grown extremely 60 klloDM.... Faminn Bros...... 1 22 8 2-B At least five racing tesms are kilbwn ront would be the first to wheel a new rider must then file certified copies of his when it was found you had a deep cut enervated chasing around the country for to be forming In the United States al pilgrim's way. He should, of course, have eKpense accounts with the Racing on the forehead and a broken arm. alarm clocks and mediila, In league with Don't Get Cheated. the present time to go on the circuit the audience of the Pope. In case Charlie Board. This amendment won over the our home-made tin industry. The prize list coming season. Cochran, ouce the trainer cannot arrange this abroad, If be will come We bandaged the injured parts as best for the races will be the largest ever offer­ "Sport and Play" gives this very ex­ of the N. Y. A. C. team, is said to be New Jersey, Massachusetts and other we could, and, as I told you before, ed In cellent bit of advice to those contem­ to America and ride from Boston to Rome, delegations to the West. The committee Is composed forming a team. Ga., we will guarantee him an audience the two class rule, and your friend went to fetch some means of well-known business men. and has be­ plating the purchase of a wheel: Wlllle Sanger, the 18-year-old brother It was adopted unanimously and very of taking you hind It » guaranteed with a real cycling Pope before be turU away. fund of Uou't be misled or bamboozled by flow­ of the famous Walter, will be permitted to on bla lung journey. THE SPORTIISra Feb.

tances, viz.: One mile bicycle handicap. The first spring wheel was patented In 2m. 26 3-5s.; half-mile championship of 1772, and a suspension wheel followed In CYCLING. New Zealand, Im. 10 4-5s.; ladies' brace­ 1802. The former had curved steel spokes, let, (1% mile), 3m. 45%s. The five mile and the latter spokes of leather. A sus­ EniNGTON pension wheel with metal spokes was pat­ championship was won by Wilmott in, ented in 1826. UP TO DATE 14m. 2 2-5s. Physically, socially, morally, Intellectual­ Several meetings take place on Anni­ ly, commercially, cycling nas already been BICYCLES FROM N. S. W. versary Day, results of which I will send of incalculable benflt to mankind; and R along next mail. Good programmes are the probabilities of expansion along thtse provided, and the fields are made up of and other vital lines of human concern VHAT IS GOING ON IN THE LAND OF our best players, so some fine sport may are beyond compute. be expected. The mail is just closing. "Colonel" Watts promises the South More anon. will give the League 5000 new members THE KANGAROO. within the year in return for tbe L. A. J. A. CHUCK. W.'s exclusion of Tjnele Tom. In 12 months' time we will call the "Colonel's" WHAT IT WILL COME TO. attention to this promise of hii. Two Famoos Wheelmen Meet Death by A common error with the uninformed How the Poor But Honest Young is to suppose that bicycling exercises no Drowning The Longest Road Ride Man of the Future Will Defy the other part of the body, to any extent, Irate Parent. than the legs. As a. matter of fact, every muscle of the body, every fibre of the on Record in Australia WallyKerr How nice it will be for Edwin, when vital man, is brought into healthful play. Angelina's cruel father refuses to ac­ Medical authorities are now recommend­ Coming to San Francisco to Race. cept him as his son-in-law on account of ing bicycle riding for sluggish liver, that his not having a bank account, and gent­ bane of sedentary men, claiming tbat the ly intimates to the young man that he pedaling action of the legs pumps a vigor­ Sydney, N. S. W., Jan. 25. Editor objects to his poverty-stricken condition, ous circulation of blood that puts the re­ "Sporting Life:" The cycling fraternity by applying his own brogan to a part calcitrant organ to rights as nothing else of this city have, owing to the death of where It was not required, as the discon­ can. solate lover journeys down the front The secret of the phenomenal growth Mr. E. A. Vider, (which was caused by of cycling lies In the fact that most peo­ drowning) lost one of its most useful, steps how nice I say will it be lor that ple find It necessary or convenient to ardent and gentlemanly supporters. A young man to feel, as he sits on the health or pleasure to take outdoor exer­ deal of his spare time was devoted to pavement and scrapes the mud off his cise of some sort, and that iu this, as in the advancement of cycling, and his hat, that he can embark on a sure road every other thing, merit of a superior sort efforts in that direction have certainly to fortune by cycle racing. One can wins. proved most conducive of good. He was imagine him, as he turns more in sorrow The craze last season was for the mini­ captain of 'he Suburban Bicycle Club, than in anger towards the house which mum of weight iu machines. Experience contains the girl who happens to be at has tempered this thirst for shaving off and the holder of quite a number of long every supposed ounce of superfluous mater­ distance and cross country records. At a that particular time all the world to him, ial, and riders arc now a little less un­ meeting of the committee of the League and shouting as he waves aloft his right, reasonable In their demands iu this re­ of N. S. W. Wheelmen, the following while he soothes his wounded feelings spect. resolution was passed: "That this coiri- with the other: "Farewell, dearest girl. Here is a cycle fashion note from the mitte hear with very great regret, the Fear not. I will yet be wealthy, and in "Wheeler." "Highland stockings are com­ death of Mr. E. A. Vider, the captain of a year and a day maybe a bit less I fortable wear in the winter, besides giv­ the Suburban Bicycle Club, and express­ will return and claim thee. These legs ing one's calf a fat and jolly appearance." shall never rest until they have won We have before tbis heard of a "jolly dog" 9 Patterns. $100 to $135. Popular Uleights. es their deep sympathy with his parents but a jolly "calf" Is something uew in the in their sad bereavement." It was also enough to satisfy your cruel dad. Be­ veal line. FITTED WITH THE BARTLETT CLINCHER OR PALMER TIRES. Send for Catalogue. decided that members of the League hold, I will straightway get a racing Many accidents happen through tbe rivet should wear, whilst racing, a band of wheel and at the next race meet will Joining the ends of the chain together crape on the left arm as a token of re­ seek fortune and fame." And then we coming out. It Is secured by a little nut, 313 & 315 BROADWAY, spect to Mr. Vider's memory. The N. can picture Angelina spending all her and it is advisable to examine tbis nut REMINGTON ARMS CO., NEW YORK. S. W. Cyclists' Union have also decid­ pin money on the cycling papers, and periodically to make sure tbat it Is tight. ed to pay a similar tribute to the mem­ keeping a kind of ledger account of the The powers of the wheel grow In propor­ THE REMINGTON SHOT GUN AND No. 4 RIFLE ARE UNEXCELLED. ory of their dead comrade. Mr. Vider's winnings of Edwin and also Tom Jones, tion to their use. whom she fancies is a bit the best man The mental, moral and physical possi­ untimely end is indeed a sad blow to his bilities inherent In the exercise and pas­ down that vital part the bottom bracket till cycling friends of this colony. at the game, and finally marrying the fellow who wins the most, with that con­ time of bicycling were from the begin­ further orders. THE HOLIDAYS HAVE GIVEN ning a guarantee of Its speedy recognition With mud guards the mistake Is often cyclists who care about touring, fin op­ sistency and love (of money) which char­ and adoption by a nation of practical peo­ made of having the beck one too short so portunity to engage in their favorite acterizes the sex. Oh! my biethren, it is ple who count utility a. first virtue, and that mud splashes on the back, and for Raleigh Riders. indeed a stirring picture. And now we Inactivity a vice. those who wish to have their feet warm pastime. Messrs, (jr. F. Townsend and riHIMMMIMHMIIIItMMMMIIMIMIIMIillMlllllllinMIIimililiilMMMIilMMMIllMmMMlX James Mtirrins, of Balmaica, went in can understand the frequent references Before tbe days of coined money the aud dry, It is essential to have a leather for one of th.' longest yet undertaken we hear to the "Wheel of Fortune." Greeks used copper nails as currency. splasher measuring about Gin. by Gin, at­ "Wheeler." What a blessing it would have been to tached to the bottom of the front mud­ WON OVER 9OO PRIZES IN 1891. in New South Wales. Leaving Sydney have ridden a pneumatic In those days. guard. Properly equipped, no machine ex­ on Christmas Day they rode to New­ It is dollars to doughnuts that no man cept the Giraffe, is cleaner than the stand­ castle, Maitland, Singloton and Muswell- HERE, THERE AND EYERY1HERE. would ever pick up a nail with his tire ard pattern iafety. 230O IN 1892. brook. thence across country via Den- if the nail was money. An intense conservatism on the part of juan, Merriwa, Cassilis, to Mudgee, stop­ California moaiis a visit of Uie wheel Special baggage cars are being fitted the makers and users of carriages seems ping at several places of interest on the thief. up by the Paris, Lyons and Mediterranean to be Indicated by the fact that they did 3600 PRIZES IN 1893. route; thence vi;; Goolwa to Wellington, A brake In the form of a brush Is the Railway Company for cycles. The machines not sooner see the advantages of pneumatic through Bathurst, latest. will be suspended between movable burs tires aud solid rubber tires over the ordi­ on tho Western line, to keep them steady, and will be secure nary forms, which have been waiting for Wheels That " Run Easy" on the Track, " Run Easy" on the Road. and over the Blue Mountains to Syd­ Always a stern man The rear rider on against all injury, unless iu the event of their acceptance ao long. They are now ney, making a total distance of about a tandem. the train being wrecked. just inserting the thin end of the wedge, We Challenge anyone to disprove the fact that 800 miles. In some parts they were A discouraging report The pop of a If caught In a rain while riding it is-far when they have seen the success of the looked upon with great curiosity, bi­ bursting tire. better to continue riding in wet garments resilient tire on the cycle. cycles never having been seen in the Tin; lap of spring is getting ready for old than to loiter under shelter, waiting a Arthur H. MacOwen, editor and pro­ district before. Great inconvenience was winter to linger in. break of the weather. Keep the circulation prietor of our esteemed contemporary, the THREE RALEIGH RIDERS felt for the want of water. They re­ Over $5,000.000 Is Invested In the stock going, and on arrival at the destination "American Athlete," was on Tuesday elect­ port the kindest attention from all of British lire companies. change immediately, and a good meal will ed a member of the Common Council, of Won more races in 1893 than any Six Riders upon any other whom they met. The roncls in some Detroit wheelmen arc already arranging take away all lingering risk. Philadelphia. We congratulate Mr. Mac- places were most trying both to the for a trip to Niagara Falls. Change of occupation may bring a Owen upon his election, and we feel sure Machine in the World. It Is a barren kind of criticism that certain seme of relief to the weary work­ that wheelmen In Philadelphia now have a riders and their pneumatic tires. friend at Court who will never be tardy tells you what a wheel Is not. er, bu: It is only changing the wear and Easy Running Wheels make Easy Selling Wheels. The ever-popular (}. W. Whatmore San Francisco's poor streets almost pro­ tear to another part. Tbe process of wear­ in defending their rights whenever they also did a long-distance canter, and rc- ing out is going on just the same, until, may be infringed upon by municipal legis­ hibit cycling within the city limits. lation. " turned well pleased with the outing. In muddy weather lard is said to be a like the famous "one boss shay," the Ho left Sydney on the Oth instant, at better lubricant for chair* than oil is. third one goes to pieces ull at once. Hitherto the tandem safety has been far 8 A. M., rodo through Penrith and over The Spaldiug cymometer is one of the from perfect, but there Is now a much RALEIGH CYCLE CO., the mountains, reaching Katoomba, af­ There are only three wheel makers ex­ most popular productions of that well- greater air of confidence In the opinions hibiting at California's Midwinter Fair. of manufacturers as to the efficiency of 2081-83 Seventh Avenue, ..... |\| ew York. ter a 70-mile trip, at 4.30 P. M. He The Windsor Locks Wheel Club has known bouse. A. G. Spalding & Bros. It is stiiyi"; .here that night, and left next meeting with a rapid sale. The price is the double mount. Experiments on tbe voted to withdraw from the League of a great inducement, Going but .f.">, and path last year begot this confidence. The Agents in Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, and all States west thereof; morning at S) A. M., rode down Mount American Wheelmen. is eagerly sought after by the riders. It weak spots were discerned and made Victoria, through Hartley, Hydal and No talent, no self-denial, no brains, no is light, noiseless and registers accurately. strong, until now, we believe, the safety apply to our branch at 289 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Thorpe's Pinch, reaching liathnrst at. 4 character Is required for a rider to set up Tbe fact of the Giraffe coming Into popu­ bicycle in the double form is as ef­ P. M.. the distance for the day being lu the grumbling business. lar favor only emphasises the merits of tbe ficient, both in strength and speed, as 80 miles. He left Bathurst on Mon­ Colonel Welch has given the 65th R. A. front-driver, wliich we venture to believe is lu the slugle. TO day, the Sth, at C A. M., and, after a A. permission to hold a cycle show iu the desiined to make friecds in spite of tlTe Women may be divided into three classes, heavy ride over the mountains, through liulTalo Arsenal next year. hostility it meets with from the pens of tlie homo workers and makers, the brain Trunkey, Ttienn and Abercrombie The cycle may not be destined to revolu­ individuals who pose as tbe leaders of aud hand workers cutside of the home, IMPROVBMENTS at dusk, the dis­ tionize tbe world, but It certainly will thought and fashion in the world of cycle- ami the woman of leisure, who only works River, reached Laggan dom. when the spirit moves. The first two tance for the day being 75 miles. At do a great work toward It. classes gene.'ally give as a reason, when Laggan he met W. .T. Hodgkinson, who There is no doubt that your average It is asserted that there are more bicy­ they are approached on the subject of ...... WK LEAD is on a station in that vicinity. Next wheelman takes far too little care of his cles In use. in Philadelphia, than in any cycling, that they have EO time, aud, if morning he started in company with cycle when lie is away from home. other large city, and hundreds of young they had, that they are too tired when A Pittslmrg paper heads Its cycling men and even young women use them their work is done for any more exertion, Hodgkinson at 9 o'clock for Goulburn, notes "Echoes from Many Tires." Imagine going to and from 'heir places of occu­ either In or out of doors. Weight, Strength, Style, Ease of Running, but. through a defect in Hodgkinson's lu.j echo fiom a pneumatic tire if you pation Instead of taking the street cars, " Everybody knows that cycle manufac­ SPECIAL POINTS ; Adjustment, and Simp^city in Construction tire at the starting Whatmore had to can. except, of course, when the weather Is turers, by virtue of their occupation, are continue on alone. He reached Goul­ The Colt Bicycle Club, of Hartford, has unsuitable. phllantrophlsts, but they are occasionally all combined in the burn, after 45 miles' traveling, at 1 withdrawn from I he League of American Cyclers who desire to visit California's approached by "dead-heads," whose only P. M., and at 3.30 P. M. started for Wheelmen. The club has now about 100 Midwinter Fair must enter the grounds by claim to notice is colossal "check," upon Braid wood, and after a ride of 52 miles members. a certain gate and leave their wheels at whom charUy would be thrown away. on the famous record road arrived at We understand that a comic wheel pa­ Bicycle Hull. Just Inside the turnstile. Such is an Austrian, who being counselled LOVELL 8 P. M. He put up at the former per is contemplated by some Boston capi­ Here the safety of tbe wheels is guaruu- by his physician to take up cycling, made CYCLES talists. Well, the very idea of such a thiug teed, and comfortable reading and retir­ the Hallegh Cyo:e Co. acquainted with 1he home of Mr. E. A. Vider, and after ing rooms are provided for both ladies fact, aud suggested that they should make spending two pleasant days at the home is funny. and gentlemen. Whenever there Is a discussion of the ac­ him a present of a machine. We are the Pioneers in Low Prices of the late champion road rider, started tual cost of a bicycle the tube maker al­ Bicycling has been blamed for many "At their dance to be held next month, on the home journey at 6 A. M., on things, but it remained for a French writer the Edinburgh Abstainers will revive an Our Bicycles Never Give Out .... ways his ore in. to discover that the book trade is going Friday, the 12th instant. Messrs. J. $125 old custom, wliich nowadays is more hon­ Chapman nnd J. Budil, who had ridden Why will people persist in paying to the dogs because, be says, of the "range ored in the breach than the obseivai:ce. We Hake All Sizes ...... for a bicycle when every newsboy and from tbe meanness of the wealthy classes the previous day from Goulburn to bootblack sii.gs to you the fact of "a bi­ That is to say, gentlemen must either Braidwood, accompanied him back to the to the abuse of the blcyclette, whlcb ab­ appear in morning dress or cycling uni­ cycle built for two'/" sorbs the leisure formerly employed iu form (the latter preferred), while for ladies former place, which was reached at "Bicycle" is now so often prescribed more worthy diversions. half-dress will be de rigueur." "Scottish JOHN P. LOVELL ARHS COflPANY 11.30. He left again at 12. and pushed by the family physician that the wheel An invention, which takes the form of a Cyclist." Edinburgh cyclists should ab­ on over the mountains to Marulan for ought, In very justice, to be given an hon­ fly-wheel attached to the hub of the stain from making it obligatory upon their MANUFACTURERS dinner. orable place iu the Pharmacopoeia. wheel between tho spokes, is being fitted fair guests attending a dance half-dressed. THE) DAT. WHI^H WAS THE HOTTEST One reason why It is often so dif­ to trick riders' machines. When wound up Just as soon as Its woudcrful recupera­ BOSTON, .... flASS. one recorded this summer was very un­ ficult to find out who the road-hog was it revolves at great speed, and, by supply­ tive powers are realized by thinking peo­ favorable for riding, but as the roads- who drove over you is because tho horse ing the motive power to the machine, al­ ple; just as soon as Its wonderful adap­ AGENTS WANTED usually takes the traces away with him. lows the rider to concentrate his attention tability to the various needs of all kinds CATALOGUE FREE were good he arrived at Berrima at 5.30, "I've a lot of cycle In me," remarked the upon tbe execution of bis feats. and conditions of people is known, women Write for Terms and Mittagong at 0.30, the distance cannibal, as he picked tbe remains of "Hi, there! If you run me down it will whose minds and souls are all absorbed traveled for the day being 115 miles- Ills dinner from his teeth, and gazed at cost you $25 per week," wheezed a hard- In their work, absorbed to the, extent of Hot by any means a bad performance the wheel of the tourist he had banqueted pressed wheelman to tbe driver of a trotter utter inability to slop thinking about It, for 10 hours' actual riding. Next morn­ off. who was trying to crowd him off the road. will find in the wheel complete "respite ing he left at C o'clock, and reached A secret organization has been effected "How do you make that out?" asked the and nepenthe" from the haunting theme Picton (27 miles) for breakfast. He among members of the Buffalo Ramblers' horseman, as he eased up a bit. "Because which, like the raven, is continually croak- then pushed on, and crossed Razorback B. C., with the unpronounceable name I have an accident policy in the company Ing "nevermore " of "Isafjardardjups." It is a mysterious you are president of." He wasn't run The wheelman In Hollrnd Is well looked Difference. Mountains; reached Camden at 10.15, society. down. after by his national association, the Al- Campbelltown at 11, Liverpool at 12.30, The Brooklyn "Citizen" has received Women are wonderfully deflciwit iu me­ gemeene Xederlandsche Wielrydersbond, and Bankstown for dinner at 1.15 P. M. from the makers of the "Liberty" a full- chanical aptitude. We overheard two which, besides taking charge of the inter- After a thunderstorm he rode on, and uickeled '04 model machine, to be giveu whcelwomen discussing pneumatics recent­ sts of cycling generally, appoints author­ Phat the devil is the matter wid yer billy goat? reached Sydney on the 13th at 3 P. M., as a prize In the "Citizens' " bowling tour­ ly, and one of them gave the other this ized repairers, aud coi-tiacts with hotels He lukes as though he was after thryin to discover something that the distance for the day being 78 miles. nament. su.-e receipt for the discovery of a punc­ for special tariffs for the benefit of tour­ The total distance traveled was 550 Cvcling item of importance clipped from ture: "All you have to do," said she, "is ists. It even caters for the musical taste he could not ate. a Philadelphia newspaper: "That It is to put the tire in a tub of water, and if of its members, since we see the A. N. W. miles, and the actual riding time six enough to make a mule shed Its teeth to it Is punctured it will either sink or swim treasurer advertising a list of wheel songs, days. The trip is the first that has been see Bart Uuckncll monkeyiug with his uew I forget which." marches, waltzes, etc., which the mem­ . Yis, Moike says that the goat tried atin that done over this route. The route, al­ bicycle." Queen Victoria during her residence in bers are urged to buy. toir on the behoind wheel called Climax, but every time he would though rather a heavy one in places, is The bicycle made for two is quite likely Florence next mouth will reside at the There are many persons waiting for the recommended for those desirous of ex­ to become a feature of the sport iu Ens- Villa Fabbricotti. the home of the Count price of cycles to be reduced. They have close his jaws on it, they would be thron out of place wid resilincy, ploring the beauties of country scenery land this year, and we would like to be and Countess Fabbricotti, who are as often been waiting for years, and they have so he thackled the other toire called competition and ates it like a not met with in an ordinary cycling persuaded that America will not be behind seen riding their Raleigh safeties as driv­ seen prices rise when they thought they in the matter. - ing in their carriage about the city. We ought to fall. The man who is wafting till squab, its so thender. tour. sincerely trust tbe Queen may now see a $125 machine drops to- $75 would, were IT IS A SAD AND CURIOUS Pneumatic springs, similar to those ex­ tbe error of her ways and desert her don­ that contingency to happen, prepare him­ coincidence that each of the three colo­ hibited nt a recont Stanley Show, and a form of the much-debated pneumatic hub, key cart for a Raleigh. self to wait again till It dropped to $23. nies has now lost a prominent cyclist by were patented In 1859, and intended to be Makers would do well to prepare their Cycles are very much like other articles drowning. The fatal tide set in at stock to meet the demand when the oc­ of commerce: their price is regulated by applied to omnibuses. the cost of production, and to a much Queensland, when the northern cyclists All signs now indicate that Asbury Park casion serves. The majority arc ready, but t^oad and Glima*, lost a valued member of their ranks in there may be those who are waiting ex­ greater degree than many people are in­ will be selected as the place for the annual pectantly and who m-iy be left in the clined to believe. Best Cemented Tires. Prises Iiotu. the person of the late Mr. Ferguson. meet of the League of American Wheel­ rear. Tlie cycle season, so far as the in­ We would warn riders to use discrimina­ In turn, as it were, New Sonth Wales men, although both Denver and Boston dustry is concerned, is permanently a short tion in the matter of narrow tread. When had the misfortune to have Captain E. will make a strong flght. one, and to those only who can effect a an agent produces a machine, the feature A. Vider, of the Suburban Bicycle Club, The unconscious effort of propelling and quick dispatch will tbe harvest be rich. of which is its 4%iu. or Sin. tread, aft him Best Mechanically Fastened lost in tho terrible boating1 accident guiding the wheel, while Interfering with "Le Veloce Sport" publishes a page of how it Is attained. A bracket which is Tire. which took place in the harbor last neither mental nor physical refreshment, sketches Illustrating the soiree promoted thoroughly rigid should have the ball races Is still such as to keep one's eyes, ears well apart. To give a 5lu. tread necessi­ month. Still working its way down and muscles on the alert. to raise funds for the memorial to theMich- Special Prices to the trade and fullest and best guarantees. Address, flows to aux pere et flls the Inventors of the tates the use of a narrow gear wheel set South the tide of destruction The near future will bring a better un­ velocipede. Fancy riding by both sexes close up to or overhanging the bracket Victoria. The heroic attempt on the part derstanding of what cycling really means. lu the wildest burlesque costumes, on ull aud having the crark almost finsh with of Mr. Will Satchcll, of the Melbourne It will also bring cheaper wheels, and types of bicycles, fencing on safeties, and the gear wheel. For a road machine a 6in. EASTERN RUBBER MANUFACTURING CO., Bicycle Club, to save the life of a poor their consequent adoption by almost all a wonderful balancing act on an ordinary, tread is narrow enough. In any case, see Hganeia« same as before. TREflTOfl, fi. J. girl, which cost him his own, is fresh in classes of men and women. are among tbe striking features depicted. that width between bearings is not sacri­ the minds of the public. William R. Julius Caesar had weak digestion and The pneumatic tire is generally consider­ ficed to narrowness of tread. Satchel), always bent on doing a good was subject to epileptic fits. Think how ed an Invention of recent birth, and the ap­ A chain requires almost daily care. iodieally the chain should be taken off al­ show that a gear which could be pushed turn for others, was a prominent and the history of the whole world might have plication of tbe pneumatic principle to tbe Smothered as it is in dust and mud, the together aud souked for some hours in par- up almost any hill when the rider was been changed if Caesar had only possessed wheels of vehicles other than cycles to bo friction to the rivets and blocks is ex­ atfin. While soaking it should be moved in quite fresh might be too high for a sev­ popular man, not only in the ranks of a cycle to cure these ailments. cessive, and causes the chain to lengthen every direction to make the dirt come out. enty or eighty mile steady run, if adverse an even younger growth. But the patent, It should then bo either boiled in tallow the "Olive green," but throughout that It seems strange that makers should records show that the pneumatic tire was through the rivets and blocks wearing, and conditions of wind or hills had to be taken of Victoria's riding men. The plucky it very soon gets out of pitch; in other or soaked for some hours in pure sperm into account. go to tlie trouble and expense of platiug the very tirst form of elastic tire ever in­ oil. fellow was but 23 years of age, and was driving chains. The plating Is soon ruined vented. That was iu 1845. The first solid words, the links no longer fit exactly be­ A Westein genius has invented a com­ considered to have almost an iron con­ by the friction of tbe links and cogs, and, rubber tire was not patented till tlie next tween the cogs of the chain wheels. This In adjusting bis chain, too, a novice bined clock nnd automatic cycle hirer. stitution. further, what is the good of it? year. results In still greater friction and loss should be most careful. It goes without The clock is so arranged that the rider who One rereon why the cycle 18 not more of power, aud In extreme cases, the chain saying that the nuts at both ends of the has hired the machine can at all times The executive of the New South An awfn' monstrosity was exhibited at will even ride over the teeth of the cog­ spindle must first be slackened. He must tell just how much of his allotted tima haa Wales Cyclists' Union, have decided to universally used has been a mistaken the Dublin Show, says the "Cycle." It was then pull the ends of the spindle back in notion that it was hard work. That notion a cbainless safety with 'a beveled gearing wheel, aud perhaps sirtin the frame of elapsed. Before leaving the hiring estab­ perpetuate the memory of the late E. is fast vanishing, along with the idea the machine in doing so. Hence tho care­ the jaws of the back stays by means of the lishment the clock it set for the length of A. Vider by erecting a tablet. And the like a mowing machine. The proud in­ ful cyclists will always clean his chain. small adjusting nut, and iu doing so he time the wheel has been paid for; when half that It is unladylike to ride the wheel. ventor explained to an admiring crowd irust take care that both sides are pulled relatives of the poor fellow have also The cycle trade Is no bantling. It is a that the only reason he did not gear it A good road law Is desirable, but, as that time has elapsed tlie clcck rings a notified their intention of presenting to Virginia has found to her cost, it is well hack the same distance, so that when the bell and a plate on its face is exposed huge Industry In which thousands of higher than 72 was because the pace would to have one that Is constitutional. The law spindle nuts are tightened up the wheel stating that the nder has the wheel so the Union, the suburban club plate, men are employed, and In which sums of become dangerous. He stoutly maintained of that State provided that every man will be quite straight iu the forks. If it much longer at his disposal. At the end which he won only a few mouths ago, money that are almost fabulous, consider­ that bis gear increased both speed and who did not pay a road tax should do a is not, the two chain wheels will not be of the time paid for tho clock, after giving 5 to be held by the Union as memento ing how young a trade It Is, are sunk. power. certain amount of work on the public in the same plane, and the chain will not minutes waining by ringing a bell, locks the of its late assistant, Hon. Sec. It has been estimated tbat the average In the early days, when the prejudices highway. This work one farmer refused run true ova" the rogs, but will rub against wheel so it can not be ridden, and exposes Auchalaria, I think will be well to the distance traveled by a pneumatic before of tbe horse and bis driver ran counter to do, and was arrested. He carried the the sides, and thus Increase the friction. upon its face the name aud address ol front at the San Francisco mid-winter It is punctured Is four thousand miles. to the new Invention, tbe wheelman's case to the Supreme Court, and the de­ In some cases chains mount the cogs from the wheel's owner accompanied by a notice Doubters of this estimate know a speedy voracious appetite us exemplified at way­ cision was In his favor. Similar laws pre­ this cause. fair. All departments of sport are on side hostelries was the most frequent that a reward will be paid by him for its re. the job, and should arrangements be way to disprove the accuracy of the figures vail in other Slates. This same law Is There are many ways recommended for turn. Should the rider desire to eouinute his claimed. raillery brought to bear against him by responsible for more poor roads than testing a gear, but there is only one tfiat journey be can do so by dropping the made, will be well represented. At a meeting of the Associated Cycling bis accusers, wbo hardly suspected that any other legislative measure, and we are Is really effective, that is a long ride- amount due for another hour's use of the OUU FAMOUS LITTLE WHEELMAN. Clubs of Chicago, held at the Grand Pa­ they were thus saying more in praise of pleased to f>ee It declared as unconstitu­ about as long as the.- rider can comfortably wheel into a slot prvided for that purpose, Wally Kcrr, will be there, and should cific Hotel Tuesday evening, Frank J. the enemy than anything he himself could tional, as It has ever been impracticable. put into a day without actually scorch­ whereupon the obliging clock unlocks th0 give American and1 English riders quite Fanning, a numiher of tue Illinois Club, possibly say. Not every rider knows how to properly ing. Of course, in the case of a crack cy­ wheel and the transaction starts all over a merry time, if not a beating. So inote was elected president. There was no op­ Cyclists must have some wild notion to clean a chain. The mud should be let dry. clist, this distance requires modification; again. position. satisfy, and "narrow tread" threatens to He should then brush it with an old tooth­ but crack riders are few aud far between, it be. A rudimentary foim of roller bearing was be tbe craze for '04. This is undoubtedly brush, or a brush specially made for the and tlie ordinary wheelnmu will be able to At Rangiora, sports on Jan. 1, A. C. patented in 17S7, and a better form In being met by the makers, but, while purpose, and he should ruu a piece of rag satisfy his mind about the suitability of The Amateur's Prayer. Wilmott, the five-mile champion of 1804. It Is only lately, however, tbat we those who value their reputation will be between each lluk. A drop or oil should a gear without running into three figures. May we still in racing blest Auchalaria, won all but one of the have heard of the formation of a company careful to do so without sacrificing the sta­ next be applied to each rivet, and another We used to think that the successful ne­ Never tire and never rest; bicycle events ho started in, lowering the to introduce ball hearings to the wheels bility and rlgidltv of tbe machine, others to the b'.cck where it comes in contact gotiation of a very steep hill was suf- And, with makers ever new, New Zealand records for three dis­ of carriages. with less mecoa.'k'al knowledge will shtae with the tooth of the chain wheel. Per- flcieut test, but later experience tended tg Ride as anis., aud get tho money, too.