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VOLUME 30, NO. 18. PHILADELPHIA, JANUARY 22, 1898. HICKEY©S IDEA A WINTER PROLIFIC OF PLAYER FOR THE RELIEF OF THE SUFFERING TRANSFERS. MINOR LEAGUES. Changes WMcli Will Practically Revo The Present Unlimited Drafting Sys lutionize-a Number ol National tem Should be Restricted For League Teams Thirty-one Men the Big League as fell as the Shifted and the End Not Yet Minor Classes HOW to Do It.

The result of the various shifts of the St. Joseph. Mo., Jan. 10. President T. J. diamond-actors will cause more interest In Hickey, of the Western Association, thinks the contests next season and a re-awaken that the present system of drafting players ing of enthusiasm in the pastime in cer is not the best that might be devised, ami tain cities, such as Philadelphia, where that it works ultimate injury to young something of the kind is needed to have a players. He favors a system by which tonicky effect on the base ball crank. It young players can be drafted from only th« is needless to say each club believes It Western League by the National and from has been strengthened by the changea the Western Association by the Western made. To date twenty-eight men have been League. This would prevent any league traded during this off period as follows: from taking a player from any league ex Philadelphia to St. Louis Clements* Taylor, cept that immediately below it in class. ti. Cross and Dowd. Young players, Mr. Hickey holds, would St. Louis to Philadelphia M. Cross, DosgUuo thus be advanced by degrees, and would and Douabue. not so often prove failures©in the major St. Louis to Brooklyn Mailman. League, from which they are turned back Brooklyn to St. Lo>uis Schocb. upon the minor leagues with swelled heads St. Louis to New York Hartman and Grady. and swelled salaries. New York to St. Louis Wilson, Holmes and Donne! ly. Endorsement For the Scheme. St. Louis to Pittsburg Murphy and Hart. From Cincinnati "Times-Star." Pittsburg to St. Louis Sugden and Hughey. Minor leagues are not doing the wholesale Pittsburg to Cincinnati Smith and Hawley. drafting that they were expected to do. The Cincinnati to Pittsburg Schriver, lihines, Mc- reason for this is found in the fact that Class Carty and Gray. A minor league clubs find that little or no de Baltimore to Washington Doyle, Reitz and sirable talent was left in the Class B, U and .Aniole. D teams after the major league raid was . Washington to Baltimore Demontreville, Me- The result is that the clubs must hold James and McGaim. off on making up their teams until the Major In addition to the above trades all of the League teams have made their discards. In League clubs have secured by draft and oth the matter of this wholesale drafting by the big erwise young players of more or less prom League the minor leagues need some protection, ise, either for farming or developing pur for how can the Western, Eastern, Atlantic and New England leagues recruit when the big poses. Here is the complete list of young League captures all the desirable talent in the sters scooped in: Class B, C and D leagues? It would seem the Brooklyn Pitcher Horton, pitcher Hansford, proper thing in connection with drafting of Intielder Sheckard. pitcher Yeager, Ryan, players that a rule should be enacted allowing Bean, shortstop Toman. clubs exercising the dieting rule to claim Boston Pitcher Pittinger, pitcher Wills, pitcher players from only the class immediately beneath Mills and Keister. them. That is to say, that the big league Baltimore Pitcher Hughes, pitcher Kitson. clubs could draft only from Class A minor Chicago Pitclier Isbel. catcher Chance, catcher league teams; Class A from Class B only, and Bade Myers, short stop Ziegler, and pitcher so on. In this way the minor leagues would Woods. not suffer so much from the draft, as no minor Cincinnati Outflel©Jer McBride, outfielder Mc- league club would lose more than two players Farland, pitcher Ooar. pitcher Phiilips. pitcher at the end of any season, and the players would Hahn, outfielder Fleming, pitcher Hawley, pitch be properly developed before they reached the er Phil Corcoran, catcher Leach and infielder fastest company. This scheme would also curtail Steinfeldt. JACOB JIMISON, the farming practice to some extent. Cleveland Infielder Esterquest, infielder Beck, pitcher Blue and outfielder Gilks. The Indian Player Signed by the Philadelphia League Club. Louisville Infielder Ricbtcr. infielder Lewee, NOT SO MUCH. Infielder Stafford, Infielder Carey, pitcher Thomas, Pitcher Jacob Jimeson. the pitcher of the Carlisle School team, is a native and to the manner pitcher Mahaffy, catcher Twineharn, catcher born of the Seneca tribe of the great Iroquois Nation of New York, and was born near the quaint A Record That Was 1 Not Made in a culler, and outfielder Dillard. old village of Gowanda. in Cattaraugus County. His father is Alexander Jimeson. and his mother©s Match Game. New York Pitcl:er Spurline. maiden name was Eliza Smith, both being Senect©s. Jimeson is not only a good base ball player, A base ball crank, who has a fondness for Philadelphia Infielder Eiberfield, catcher Fisher, but an all-around athlete of no mean pretensions in field or gymnesium. He has played with suc keeping records, recalls an incident that at the outfielder Flick, pitcher Piatt, pitcher Murphy, cess in every position in a base ball nine, and last season held up etrougly the place of left time was talked of all over,the country. On Sept. pitcher Bernhardt, pitcher Duggleby, pitcher half-back on the foot ball team of the Indian School. He is 23 years old. 5 feet 9 inches in height 26. 1884, in a game between the Detroits and Jimison. and weighs 172 pounds. Jimeson went to the Carlisle Industrial School in If92. At his home in another League team. Charley Bennett made a Pittsburg Infielder Engan. pitcher Leever, New York State he w-as a leader in athletics among his fellows, but played a particularly good record that has seldom been equaled by any pitcher Scott, pitcher Wolf, catcher Shaw, game of country base ball. At Carlisle his profrciency in this sport was noticed and at once catcher in the big League. He was receiving for catcher Boyle, infielder © Stewart, infielder Gray, gave him a place upon the second team. In 180-1 lie was placed upon, the regular nine, and during George Weidman, and he put out 23 men of the outfielder O©Hagan, outfielder McCarthy. the latter part of that season was pitcher and ca ptain of the team. In 1896 the business men of opposing side in nine innings. Twenty went out St. Louis Infielder Hull, infielder Crooks, Carlisle hired a cumber of base ball players, from which was formed a semi-professional team on strikes, and the other three were nipped at pitcher Gilpatrick. outfielder Genins, pitcher which found a place in the Cumberland Valley League. Jimeson was signed as pitcher on the the plate. Bennett also had three assists on Daniels, catcher Clifford. Carlisle organization. He©plfyed with success, aud was particularly successful in thr.iwijg a drop throws to second base. New York Sun." Washington Piteber Mock, pitcher Donovan, curve which pus/led the best batters who stood at the p©.ftte. Jimeson st.-uck out more men than iratcher Snyder. pitcher Dineen, outfielder McHale, pny pitcher In the League during tho Siiine period had to bis credit. At Carlisle he learned The above statement might Include the Infielder Wagner, pitcher Conniff, catcher Dixon. the trade of house painting and paperhanging, and in this craft ii considered an adept, even fact that Weidman put out the other man. And there may be more coming. What by those who are opposed to educating the red men in the skilled trades. He is proud of his good It is all true except the implication that with the importing of promising youngsters record in the school. Jimeson is compactly bin-- and strong. In complexion he is light, and al this feat was accomplished by the great from minor leagues, the drifting out of the though his conversation is studied and reserved, it is cheerful, and when books or athletics are battery in a League game. It was not. but business or back to the minor of some old mentioned his face brightens and beams with intelligence. He has none of the make-up of a in a country game in the Kalamazoo dis stars and the numerous deals, tbe fans blanket or Western reservation Indian. trict, the Detroit pitcher and catcher being will have trouble next spring in recogniz hired for the occasion for $20 each and ing some of the teams. their expends.© Watkins on Catching Methods. He.Will be Missed. W. H. Watkins, of the Pittsburg Charles H. Byrne will be missed from the coun Well-Meaning, But P A Ball Player Dead. Club, believes in keeping a good catcher be cils of the moguls. He was one of the braiuest Chicago. Jan. 18. In an ac hind the bat as long as he can do good work. of the men in the base ball business. In his alumni of Notre Dame Bishot Louisville. Ky., Jan. 9. Jack Daly, who was He does not believe in the former-fashioned early days be was a reporter. Perhaps that was "Muscle is out of date, at one time one of the best ball players in scheme of alternating , putting iu a the reason he was one of the best friends that world. © The thorou the South, died yesterday at Sts. Mary©s and backstop every other day. Neither does he be scribes had at League meetings. Dependence deuce over the Klizabeth©s Hospital of consumption. He was lieve that pitcher and catcher should be coupled could always be placed in the interpretations he the sports, ba; 38 years of age. The funeral took place from class alon£si

any person who is unable to introduce lege and also catch on with at least two East ern League clubs. the full number of subscribers neces As Billy Barnie is still the majority stock SPORTINGLlFE holder iii the Hartford Club it is likely that sary to secure any particular pre he will strengthen that club with the surplus A WEEKLY JOURNAL mium will write us we will do our Brooklyn players. Devoted to What will Hanlon do with Al Maul? The Indianapolis Club has signed a young best to furnish the desired article on © Pitcher -Oippy has again signed with Cleve outfielder from Cairo. .111., named Ed. Dalrym- BASE BALL, BICYCLING, SHOOT. reasonable terms. land. ple also a young pitcher from Gallipolis, O., ING, BILLIARDS, Etc. Pitcher McJames has signed a Baltimore names Frank Bruner. © contract, Maurice Danihy claims that he. in conjunc Frank Dwyer has signed a Cincinnati con tion with W. W. Williams, has offered President tract for 1808. Powers $10,000 In cash for an Eastern League Tradedmarked by the Sporting Life Pub. C<» USEFUL TO READERS. franchise in Rochester/© '>*'•" Entered ct Philadelphia Post Office The Spinney Cup series is to be abolished by the Interstate League. —The Philadelphia Club has disposed of five as Second Class Matter. Readers of SPORTIXG LIFE who wish Frank Bancroft is just recovering from a of its players.- Shugnrt and Geie-r will go to severe attack of the grip. St. Paul. Miller to Montreal and Hulen and to preserve their papers in unbroken Mertes back to Columbus. Published by New Castle has signed Charles Hie will find the Monitor paper file Smith, late of "Wilkesburre. Catcher Charlie Farrell has staked himself Earl Wagner has asked the Senators to re to a pool and billiard parlor at his home in Maii- THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO. very useful. It is neat, simple and port in Washington March 21. boro, Mass. The resort is the swellest in the 34 South Third St., town, and is proving a mint. cheap, and answers the purpose as Manager Whistler insists that Springfield will Catcher Dan Lucey will manage the Hoosick Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A. fully as the most expensive and ela remain in the Interstate League. Falls Base Ball team the coming-- season, and The Burlington. la.. Club is going to have a would like to hear from good players. He can borate file. We will send this file, base ball carnival a la RocUford. be addressed at Hoosick Falls, N. Y. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: ©Tis said that catcher Dugdale will start The Wilkesbarre stockholders met during tha One Tear...... post paid, on receipt of six 2-eent for Klondike some time this month. past week and appointed a committee to devise Six Months...... 1.25 stamps, Address the Editor of SPOUT- The New England League©s schedule meeting ways and means of running the club another Siugle Copy...... 5c will be held at Boston March 16. year as a member of the Eastern League. ©ING LIFE. Pitcher Mike Sullivan thinks the pitching dis proposes to organize a hockey Foreign Postage, 811.04 Extra per Annum tance should not be meddled with. team at Toronto next winter, and tour the coun PAY ABLE IN- ADVANCE.. Toby Lyons is anxious to become a New try. Let©s see base ball, association football, England League once more. rugby football, hockey; trip to©England. What LATE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH, next '! ADVERTISING RATES: Manager Sliarsig, of Allentown, has signed pitcher John Wood, late of Quincy. During the past week the base ball carnival 1 Insertion...... per inch S3. 25 THE INTER-STATE LEAGUE. Pitcher Frank Dwyer has been appointed in aid of the Rocki©ord Club was successfully 13 CoHsec©e Iiiser©s, each ins " 83. OO coach for the Hobart College ball team. carried out. Among the visitors, as honored 26 Coiisec©e Inser©s, each ins " $2.75 The Circuit to Remain Intact and . as a member of the Rules Com guests, were Al Spalding, captain Anson and Mrs. Anson. 39 Consec©e laser©s, each ins © S3. 50 Toledo Not to Withdraw. mittee, opposes the scoring of earned runs. 52 Consec©e laser©s, each ins Third baseman Hartman, who has accepted Among the pitching candidates for the Brown * .30 Special to "Sporting Life." New York©s terms, is wintering at Pottsville, Pa. university base ball team are Richard Croker, Reading Notice, per Agate line Dayton. O.. Jan. 30. At the meeting of the Jr., and Frank Croker. both sons of Richard We reserve the right to reject any ad Louie Bierbauer reports that he is getting representatives of the clubs comprising the Inter into shape to resume ball playing next season. Croker, the famous Tammany leader. The two vertisement in which the wording is not lads are fine all-round athletes. state League, held here Tuesday, William Myera, Jack Doyle© has signified his willingness to deemed satisfactory. Jack Doyle says that the reports of his of Ft. Wayne, and Charles Voegels, of Mans play in Washington, at satisfactory figures, of differences with Joe Oorbett on the coast were field, together with President Power, were ap course. greatly exaggerated. "And I want to say," pointed a committee to prepare the schedule The Dayton Club has signed outfielder Zigler, adds Doyle, "that Joe Corbett is as fine a of Chicago, and outaelder Al Miller, of Co fellow as there is in the business." for next season. An agreement was signed, lumbus. whereby no club is permitted, under $500 forfeit. This is the winter of the Cleveland fans© Manager Tom Brown derides father Chad- content. For the first time in two years the to withdraw from the League within rive years wick©s idea about place hitting, sacrificing and Forest City is not convulsed witlr .itor©ies about without the consent of the majority of the clubs. bunting. Frank RobisonV efforts to unload his Indians. INDEX TO CONTENTS. The salary limit will be vigorously enforced. Fred Popkay, the, well-known first baseman. All is quite in the Cuyahoga reservation. The next meeting will be held in Springfield, will this season manage the Athletic Club, of The Southern League franchise for Montgom Ease Ball News...... Pages 1 to 11 March jr>. During the meeting Ashenbach, of Detroit. ery, Ala., has been officially awarded by Presi Premium Liist...... Pages 12 to 13 Springfield, was traded for Grafflus, of New Cas The third basemen can pretty surely be dent Henry Power to C. F. Smith, of Columbus. counted upon as being unqualifiedly against the O. Mr. Smith has for years been the leading Sales ar»d Exchanges Pages 14 to 15 tle. bunt hit. spirit in the amateur circles of the Ohio capital. Billiard News ...... Page 15 Some St. Louis people must now realize that There will be two Watkins in the League this Ilicyelhig News ...... Pases 16 to 18 IS IT TOM BURNS ? Chris Von der Ahe is no fool, and is a hard man year. Harvey Watkins, who was the New York to down. Club©s financial manager in 1895, has been re-en Shooting News...... Pages 19 to 24 Said to Have Notice of Succession to Pitcher Stocksdale has signed with Rich gaged by President Freedman and will probably Manager Aiison. mond, and catcher Foster has been released to sucocrd Fred Knowles, "who has made other ar Allentown. rangements. Points Worth Noting. Special to "Sporting Life:" Perry Werden is greatly pleased to be with The new Brooklyn president, Charles Eb- SPORTING LIFE is the recognized official Chicago, Jan. 20. Tom Burns received notice of Minneapolis again. He is a great favorite iu. the betts, has written to ea©-h of his new colleagues sporting; weekly publication. It has been his selection as manager of the Chicago Club Flour City. the League magnates announcing his succession to the late Charles II. Kyrne, and requesting established fifteen veafs, has an immense on Tuesday, but the official notification will Cleveland scribes are now convinced that the same good-will and support accorded that circulation, is clean, bright, newsy in con be delayed until February 1- This is the first Ft. Wayne is to be the Cleveland Club©s farm this season. lamented official. tents, authoritative iu opinion, and leader positive information ygt received, regarding the The DCS Moines Club Is now engaged in an Chicago©s plans and the future of "Pop"© Ansou. Brooklyn has withdrawn its draft of short in all lines of sport it caters to, and of stop Toman, of Auburn, and of pitcher Horton, effort to secure the consent of the Western Asso which it is the foremost exponent and organ. It is now more than likely that the© "old man©© of Syracuse. ciation to withdraw and enter the Western The information which it contains is al will get out of the Chicago Club, for it is not League. Failing iu that Mr. Frick will remove Manager Watkins says he will release none his club to Omaha or Sioux City. So sayeth a ways compact, accurate, reliable and offi believed he would remain under Burns. He has of his young players until all have received a Des Moines dispatch. been spoken of as manager of the St. Louis spring trial. cial, as it is the official organ of the great Why will the Cincinnati papers persist In base ball federation and is also regarded as Club, and in connection with several minor Like NichoU, pitcher Eliret is a crack bowler, frequently resurrecting A. S. Stern, the ex-base tiie best authority upon suns, gunning, league franchises, but at this time it is not and considers the sport good exercise for his ball magnate who threw down both the Ameri cycling, billiards and all other clean, health known just where he will locate. pitching arm. can Association and tiie ? George Davis, of the New Yorks, is of the Stern could not break into major League base ful and legitimate sports. It is absolutely opinion that the bunt is not popular with base unique by reason of the fact that there is ball again with a crowbar. MAKING IMPROVEMENTS. ball spectators. Eight Pirates at one time wore the Cincin not a line in it that can be objected to by Manager Strobel, of the Toledo Club, has nati red. The entire Piratical catching corps, the most fastidious, and it can therefore be President Freedmaii Adding to the organized the Toledo Marine Band, of which he "Popper Bill" Schriver, Morgan Murphy. Eddie safely taken into the home and perused Comfort of the Polo Grounds. Is chief soloist. Boyle and Billy Merritt, were receivers at one even by children. It is not possible to keep Several of the Baltimores have just refused time for Cincinnati. The other ex-Reds are Mc posted on what is going on in the great and Special to "Sporting Life:" the chance for another winter trip to Europe Carthy, Gray, Tannehlll and Rhines. growing domain of sport without SPORTING New York. Jan. 20. President Freedman, of in a cattle ship. President Ebbetts, of the Brooklyn Club, the New York Club, says that the Manhattan Manager Torroyson, of Dayton, has finally says that nobody in New York has secured - my LIFE, and it is therefore indispensable to Elevated Road managers will probably build a decided to retain and operate (the Wheeling interest in the Brooklyn Club: that he shall all who follow, either as patrons or expon new station at the main entrance of the Polo franchise and club. exercise his option and purchase Mr. Abell©s ents, any of the sports above enumerated. Grounds, 157th street, in the spring, in order Kid Gleason is at his regular winter amuse stock before Feb. 1: and that he has six sites Its low subscription rate of $©2.00 per an ment, more or less costly. He is following and for new grounds under consideration. to more easily accommodate patrons of the betting on the ponies. Phil Knell, the noted left-handed pitcher, of num a rate in accordance with the popu game. The club will build a new brick office lar tendency of the times places it within The Springfield, Mass.. Club has accepted National League fame, who played all of last building inside the Eighth avenue gate, and the terms of catcher and third baseman Yaw, season in the California League, is open for the reach of all. will expend quite a sum of money in fixing up of Wesleyan University, engagement as manager or player or both. He the stands and field. Mr. Freedman further The Pittsburgh will be "Pirates" next season is in fine shape. Letters and telegrams addressed says that he will make reasonable terms with m appearance at least, as the club colors will to 522 Jones street, San Francisco, Cal., will be bright red and dark blue. reach him safely. TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS. Columbia University for the lease of Manhattan President Hanlon. of the Baltimore. Club, Is Field should tlie students follow out their pres The Milwaukee Club has drafted third base man Walter Lyon from Youngstown. Bert Myers said to be a candidate? for the place on the ent intention of booming their various athletic will probably be disposed of. National Board vacated through the death of All correspondents of the "Sporting teuiiis. President Byrne. An acting manager on the If the Brooklyn Club remains at Eastern National Board would be a startling innovation, Life" are requested to return their cre Park another season its rent will be but $4OOO and rather detract from the dignity of the dentials for renewal for 1898. Prompt NEW YORK©S LEAGUE instead of $7500. as heretofore. "Supreme Court of Base Ball." It is among the possibilities that Akron There must indeed be piping times of peace compliance with this request is neces Will Hold Its Annual Meeting at may have an Interstate League club, with Leach when we find the Cincinnati "Times-Star." Syracuse Next Week. Maskrey as owner and manager. supposed to be a Baish paper, advocating the sary in order to facilitate the annual Billy Alvord, the old third baseman of (he election of Mr. BruM©s bete rioir. Mr. Freed labor of reorganizing the correspond Clevelands, wants to be a League umpire. He man, to the place on the National Board va now resides at Jamestown, N. Y. cated by Mr. Byrne©s death. Factionists will ence corps, which is, by the way, quite President Soden, of the Boston Club em soon be wondering "where they are at." phatically denies, that the Beaneaters will© play Representative Harry Pulliam will now have a task, owing to the immense number Sunday ball either ^now or hereafter. a chance to show his worth as a legislator and ©Tis said that es-President Charley White politician. Representative Henderson, of Paid- of contributors the "Sporting Life" will manage and the Rochester Club, should well County, is about to introduce in the Ken has upon its staff. Failure to return that city re-enter the Eastern League. tucky Legislature a bill to prohibit base ball John Alexander McPhee ie taking life easy, and all forms of athletic sport on Sunday. Now the old credentials will be considered and is not hungry for March to arrive. His let the puissant Harry kill the bill and its a declination of further service as bad auklc gives him no pain these days. t©ramer. It seems well settled that the surplus Pitts- The National Board vacancy should, in the. correspondent. burg players will he turned over to Kansas City natural and proper order of things, be filled by Too Much Like Hippodroming. which has purchased catcher Merritt outright. an Eastern magnate. The available magnate©s Regarding the report that John T. Brush, of Hanlon says that Joe Quinn will be the Ori nre: Colonel John I. Rogers, Mr. Andrew Freed the Cincinnati Club, may buy the St. Louis oles© utility man next season, and not play sec man, Mr. J. Earle Wagner, Mr. A. J. Reach, "SPORTINGJLIFT_PREMIUMS. franchise. President Johnson, of the Western ond base regularly, as Joe fondly hoped he would. Mr. Charles H. Ebbetts. Mr. Harry Vonderborst league Club, says the possibility of one man Secretary Davis, of the International Base and Mr. E. H. Hanlon. That©s a goodly list to owning two or three base ball clubs should be Ball League, has received assurances that St choose a "supreme justice" from. We have pleasure in calling the at. prohibited by the rules of the game, as it Thomas will take the place of the Guelph Maple The majority of the scribes in the Western tention of our readers to our List of tends to destroy the interest in the game and Leafs. League circuit refuse to believe that Des Moincs causes people to lose confidence in it. This hits Pitcher Yeager is likely to be given a trial will secure the Grand Rapids© franchise, and Premiums, commencing on page 15 of the nail on the betid. Milwaukee Sentinel. at short field by Manager Barnie. Our impression are still hopeful that Anson may become con is that he will be able to fill the bill as short nected with that flourishing org-anmtion. It is this issue. Very little difficulty will fielder. said to be also a fact that strong pressure was The Greatest of Them A II. brought to bear upon Auson to accept the Roch be experienced, by those who desire Pitcher Elmer Blue, of Toledo, who was re ester franchise in the Eastern League. cently defeated by Martin Muldoon in a wrestling Tom Brown says: "Rusie is the second best A mail vote is being taken In the League to secure premiums, in procuring an pitcher the ganie has ever seen. I rank Charlie match, conducts a school of physical culture at Butler, Pa. on the proposition to remove the spring meeting nual subscribers to this journal, and Uadbourne as the first and best pitcher in the from St. Louis to New York. When the idea history of the game, and Rusie second. Nichols, Pete Browning may play with Dallas in the of removing the event from New York was first owing to the liberality of the manu of Boston, i is one of the most consistent twirlers, Texas League next season. Pete believes that broached a, number of the clubs pledged them but his success is due to tine physical condition his fountain of youth is located iu the Lone selves to^stand by the plan until the meeting facturers whose goods are described rather thsiu to rare skill. -Washington Post.. Star State. had been" held in every city on the circuit. J;he published lists we are in a posi- The Western League will reimburse Comiskey These clubs still feel that the pledges bold for his loss in the Slagle matter, as an induce good. deliver a vast amount of valu- Here©s a Real Veteran. ment to forego his proposed suit against the Ex-State Printer Edwin K. Meyers. of Har- Cincinnati. -Jan. 12. Charley Gould, one of the Boston Club. risburg. died in that city Jan. 14, from the ef to those who w^ill take a famous Cincinnati Red Stockings is an applicant Gus Schmelz; has removed to Minneapolis, fects of a fall from his carriage. The deceased for a position. "I©ve not much hone," said the where he assumes the managerial reins of the was for several .years owner of the Harrisburg jmr behalf and whom veteran. "I©m afraid that age entry ©50 years© Millers, the team which he has purchased a State League Club and for a season in 189". ipensate, ac- is against me, but I©m sure I could umpire as third interest in. president of the Pennsylvania State League. He well as the majority now in the haruess and Harry Stevens has lost the Milwaukee score- was an old-time and steady lover of base ball. iratiou. Ii© get arouuil about as lively." Card privilege, but will retain the Brooklyn privi Mr. Meyers was 30 years of age. and is su*» vived by his wife and three children. Jan. 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WHEELING UNCERTAIN OSWEGO IN LINE. As to Her Future Status in the The Club Now Organized and Only National Game. Liacking a Manager, Wheeling, \V. Va., Jan. 16. Editor Oswego. Jan. 10. The base ball situation "Spurting Life:" The good people of this in this city is now definitely settled, and AMICABLE CONFERENCES BETWEEN city with sporting proclivities are resting Oswego will have a lirst-class team in thy THE PLANS FOB THE SPRING TRIP comfortably in the self assurance that we field tbe coming season. The street railway METROPOLITAN. MAGHATES, are to have a representation in the Inter people have announced their readiness to OFTHE REDS, state league next year, but while that is contribute liberally, and at this writing a consummation devoutly wished by your nothing can be seen to prevent us fromjje- correspondent the simple fact is that he iug represented in the State League of ©US. Which Are Expected to Result in Good is not quite so confident as the majority It has been decided to use the Fair Grounds, A Great Aggregation of Players to ba seem to be. There are which are but a short distance from the centre of the town, and easily readied by Things For the National Game SEVERAL OBSTACLES the street car lines. A local architect has Taken to Texas Ssxt Month The in the way, any one of which may have drawn plans for fences and stands, and bids The Duty ol the League in the the effect of causing a transfer of the fran will be asked for from local contractors. Probabilities o! the Meeting o! the chise to some other city. An amusement Applications for company is fitting up the northern portion TUB MANAGEMENT Matter ol Legislation, Etc. of the Island for sports of all kinds, and continue to pour in, and if this city does National League in February. it is their intention to .construct a base not have a capable manager it will not be ball park there also, but it has lately de because there is not enough to select from. New York, Jan. 18. Editor "Sporting veloped that Mr. Torreyson wants this self The following have applied up to date: Cincinnati, O., Jan. 17. Editor "Sporting Life:" As the©time for the spring meeting same park for nothing. This may or may Ohas. Faatz. H. D. Kamsey, Frank 1©. Life;" But scarcely live weeks will elapse approaches©interest in the great, game iu- not be true, but if it is the probabilities Thyne, Harry SUverman, Wm. F. Hoggins. berore there vyill be a gathering of the rreases. If the magnates will only trans are that he will not get it. unless some Manager McGuirk, of last year©s Portland bosts in Cincinnati, and away for tbe fer that St. Louis conclave to this city mutual arrangement is made that will let team; Jas. Saver, of this city, and Joseph Lone Star State. The date for departure the game will get a grand wend-off. Presi both parties out. Then again, some other Si in in on s. Some of the promoters are in has been fixed to Feb. 28, and on March dent Freedman has held several .confabs city may offer better inducements that will favor of engaging a playinsr manager, and 1 the team will spend the day in St. Louis, with President Charley Ebbets, of the lead Torreyson to locate there, in spite of if this is decided upon Manager MeGuirk some of the players taking their first view "Borough of Brooklyn Club, presumably OH the fact that he has given assurance of will doubtless receive the position. Who of a National League meeting. the Sunday ball question. It is also whis remaining here with any kind of encourage CAPTAIN KWING ever is engaged must get together a tirsat- has ordered every player to be on hand pered about that the young and smiling ment. class team, as Oswego has no use for any successor of the late lamented Mr. Byrne CHANCES GOOD, HOWE.VBR. on the afternoon of the 27tb, but this will more tail-enders. not apply to Breitejistein, Beokley and is anxious to take the Brooklyn outfit to Taken all in all, we may say, however, LOCAL TALENT. Lakewood for the preliminary work. Should that Wheeling©s chances of being in the Minor league managers can find some good Dammaiin, who are on the road westward. the two clubs work together it would be league next year are very good, and with material among our local amateurs. The Jnst 24 players will be on the train, and of advantage to both teams. In addition a man of Torreyson©s calibre we shall have every one of them lit to grace ©the lield for it is very likely that not a few local following have signified a desire to start any team. There will be scrambling for cranks would make a journey to the great a team worthy of the name. A few of professionally next season: Murphy, catch sleeping car ftu-ilities, for the special ear health resort in the pines to watch the last year©s players united with those "he er; Hundley and Warsof, first base; Dona- will not .hold them all, and some will be teams at work. Nothing definite has been will be able to get ought to put us in hue, third base, and Singleton, pitcher. All obliged to take accommodations in another given out, and the Sunday ball situation among the leaders. The Interstate League the above are fine young players, and in a car. Including the the newspaper men remains unchanged. The approaching meet last season was much stronger than out minor league should do good work. Murphy there will bf< 28 in the partj©, unless per ing of the League should prove a most siders had any idea of, and as many of in particular ia a crackerjack catcher and haps some of the boys stop over until the harmonious affair; in fact, a veritable love the players: will be retained, it is safe to batter. finish of the League meeting ia Von der feast. Some very important matters will say that the coming year will, if anything, NEWS NOTES. Aheville. be touched upon and a better feeling all show an increase in strength. What Tor- Pete Anderson, of New Bedford, would be THB PLAYERS around will help to dispose of the great reysoii has done in the way of signing a good man for the Oswego management to to be taken South are: Hoy. Miller, Holi questions now before the League. players is more or less of a secret, but it sign as a starter. Anderson is an Oswego day, McBride, McFarland and Smith, out- STRIKE AT THE ROOT. is presumed that he realizes the magnitude boy who is very popular here and if his lielderis; Beckley, McPhee, Corcoran, Irwiu. One must admire the linn stand taken of the task before him, and is acting ac release could be secured in some way, the Rite-hie and Steinfeldt, infield; Peitz, Wood editorially on the rowdy question by the cordingly. club would have a good pitcher and drawing and Vanghn, catchers; Breitenstein, Dwyer, New York "Sun." Several editorials have A MISTAKE. card. Hawley, Dammann, Gpar, Bhret and Habii, appeared on that masterly page of that An item going the rounds1 of the papers "Dad" Clarke is keeping himself in good pitchers. It is the opinion of nearly every great newspaper pleading for clean base last week had it that Glasseock and Sammy condition at his home here, and expects to ball crank in the city that there never was ball. These editorials; and others all over IS©ichol, of St. Paul, and Detroit respective do good work the coming season. such an aggregation of excellent and tried the country show plainly that the great ly, want the Wheeling franchise, but a players sent out for trial as the one which national game has many friends who are moment©s thought would show the absurd DAYTON DOINGS. Manager Kwing has gathered together. taking up the tight for cleaner and man ity of the idea. Their clubs would, of Think of it, 24 men and not an ordinary lier base ball in order to prevent the game course, refuse to release them, and outside Some New Players Secured by Man* one among them, it is no wonder that from losing caste. The magnates cannot of the difficulty of obtaining the franchise, well-posted newspaper men and magnates afford to disregard the words of the well it is an extremely sensitive question a#er Armor. all over the country are warning their con wishers r.mong the game©s greatest sup whether it would be a justifiable move Dayton, O., Jan. 16. Editor "Sporting stituents to "keep your eye on Cincinnati." porter the press. to leave a position with the certainty of a Life:" The Dayton Club has just signed a THB TEAM: AS TO HARTMAN. good salary for something that would be, to few new men, who will be members of will leave St. Louis the night of March 1 So Brother Stuart still keeps up the talk say the least, an uncertainty. There is no next year©s club. One of the new men and arrive in San Antonio March 3. The about Hartman©s feet. We do not expect doubt of the fact that Wheeling would is W. W. Watts, a third baseman. He first game will be play.-d in that city Unit youngster to be a world-beater, nor welcome these two players who have won played in the Central Pennsylvania League on Sunday, March 6. Then daily practice do we look to him to lead the League in so much distinction, but there is scarcely last year, and was manager and captain of and games will be the order of the season stolen bases. The season©s record,©however, any likelihood that such an event will the Bloomsburg Club, of that League. They until March 21, when the return trip will shows that he purloined 18 bases during the happen. PICKWICK. have also signed C. D. Saltmarsh, a big be commenced. The trip home will be made past season. \Vhilc that was not a bril six footer, who weighs 190 pounds. He is by easy stages, playing games each day liant performance in the base-running, line WATKINS© WISE WAY. a right-handed pitcher. on the way home. Following is Bancroft©s it compares favorably with Stain©s record John Kennedy "is also a right-handed pitch list of dates: of 14 bases. Collin©s of 16 and Lowe©s of er who won 17 out of 20 games pitched Maroh 22 ...... Waco. Texas IS. In comparing these figures it must Will Not Offer a Bonus to Players For last year, and has been signed. Charles March 2H ...... Vt. Worth, Texas not be forgotten that Lowe, Colling and Ijiviiig up to Contracts. Leisch is a left-handed pitcher, who is a March 24 ...... Dallas. Texas t©tahl played on a pennant-winning team, Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 18. Will H. Wat- comer. Warren Niehols is a first-class March 25 ...... Denison, Texas while young Hartman put in a season with kins, the new president of the Pittsburg catcher, who has also been signed, and March 26 ...... Parsons. Kansas he is a good one. Manager Armor has March 27, 28, 29...... Kansas City, Mo. Avhat was perhaps the most demoralized Club, has started in. at least so far as the March 30 ...... Mobcrly, Mo, aggregation of ball players in the history Pittsburg Club is concerned, to break up been in the East, and reports all these March 31 ...... Vineennes,, Ind. of the League. the League practice of promising players men as being good ones. April I and 2...... Indianapolis MISCELLANY. extra money if they will attain a certain Elmer Flick, the ideal player of all Day April 3 ...... Home Vets vs. Kids Tom McCieary played in 130 games percentage of their games. One of the ton fans, arrived in the city Christmas Besides the above Manager Bancroft is last season, leading the League in that pitchers with whom he is dickering for day, and spent a week here, Elmer is the trying to arrange games in Monteroy and respect. next season declined to sign the contract picture of health, and is shaking hands and Mexico City. Should he succeed in doing The new schedule will probably bill the tendered him asking that it be changed so receiving congratulations from every lover tills the team will Have traveled more New Yorks to open the aeason in Boston as to provide $300 extra in case he won a of the sport in the city. Elmer is a credit miles in practice than .some of the little on April 1!). which was formerly Fast day. certain number ef his games. to the business, and his loss to the local League clubs do in an entire season. Harvey Watkins has been re-engaged by "This thing of offering a bonus to play team can not be estimated. MEETING POSSIBILITIES. President Freedman as financial manager. ers in order to get them to exert themselves Shorty, or Corporal, Wetzel, of the local Those who are looking for radical movei Harvey is now in liurope with the Barnum is absurd," said Watkins, "and no such team, has been wintering here, and is at the coming National League meeting are A: Baity circus, but will be; on hand about inducements will be offered any member wishing for the season to come around. quite likely to be afflicted with weak eyes. March 1. The report that Fred Knowles of the Pittsburg Club. When a player Joe Kickert, of the Youngstown team, is The Brush resolution for punishing rowdy would leave the employ of the club is er signs a regular contract he promises to on the market, and a trade may be made ism will likely be modified and then passed roneous. Harvey and Fred are a pair of give the club his best efforts at all times for him by Dayton. He would ht in Elmer without dissent. I doubt if the anti- popular hustlers. that is what he signed for and why he Flick©s place. bunt hit agitation will receive any atten Our new third baseman, Hfrtman. has ac should be paid extra money for doing that tion, and the pitcher will remain just where cented terms awl will sign shortly. which his contract calls for is not quite A STRONG PERSON AIJTT? he is now. Some minor phrases in the play CJeorge Davis is in favor of abolishing the clear to me. Another mistake often made ing rules may be slightly changed, and if bunt. "The very fact that few men can is to say to a man: ©We will give yon Was That of the Late President sufficient pressure can be brought to bear bunt successfully is to my mind an argu $2000 for the season, but if you abstain Charles H. Byrne. the scoring Of earned runs will probably ment that the bunt w-ould never be missed. from drink we will pay you an additional No stronger indication of Mr. Byrne©s be stopped. But I do not look for any It is not :i pretty play to watch not as $200 at the end of the season.© Such an character and no better tribute to his surprising legislative changes, for the rfea- pretty as plays that would be made if addition is unfair to those players who memory could be given than the follo\ying son that none is needed. ther was no bunt." said the star short stop behave themselves at all times. It is put from the pen of Joe Vila, of the New York THE SCHEDULE. of 1897. WM. F. H. KOBLSCH. ting a premium on the class known as ©Sun:" And I©ll bet a bat that there will be no ©lushers.© Whenever I have such a man to fighting over the adoption of the schedule, MAY BE TOO FAST. deal with I just reverse the usual order of "A breach between Abell and Doyle, the as some daring writers have predicted. things. I sign him to a regular contract latter being Byrne©s brother-iu-law. made com Tom Burns© Unique But Plausible plications and the failure of the minority stock President Young will present it, and as and say to him: ©You are to receive $2000 holders of tbe club to help Abell and Byrne to has been the case heretofore the confi Idea About Infielclers. for the season, but for every drunk you meet the club©s losses caused worriment of mind. dence is suc©h that nothing more than a Tom Burns, who is to manage Chicago take during the playing season I will de Added to these unfortunate circumstances was reading will be required by the magnates. next year, has unique ideas about ball duct the sum of $200,© and an agreement the poor playing of tli.e Brooklyns during the Cincinnati will likely be awarded Decor playing. Discussing the Connor-Calla- to that effect is attached to the contract. past three years, which helped to increase the ation day and Fourth of July again this iian deal, he said recently: "1 have not If any member of the Pittsburg Club can strain and break down the "Little Napoleon," as year. There is a big demand for holiday seen Callahan play second base and do not give us the best he has in the shop for Byrne was known in base ball. games here, and with four trips it can be not know the nature of Connor©s work the salary named in his contract he can As a member of the National BofU©d of Arbi made easily. It is understood that Mr. liere on the Chicago team, but from what get out." tration, the highest honor that a magnate can Brush asked for both dates. 1 have seen of Connor I regard him receive, Byrne showed wonderful ability to decide F. E. GOODWIN. BIG LEAGUE FRANCHISES. many cases complicated enough to puzzle a us an excellent , a man Supreme Court Justice. He was always fail- who was qualified naturally for the po in his dealings;, and ever thoughtful of the wel Player Permanently Disabled. sition and had played it long enough to Their Value Exaggerated According fare of the game he helped to build up. Cleveland, O., Jan. 17. A. Belden, brother of learu its points. He has the advantage to President Hart. "The decisions handed down by,the National Iru Belden. the Cleveland outfielder. was last over Callahun, I should think, in being "People have an absurd idea about the Board have always been noted for their" strictly summer one of the best known young pitchers heavier on his feet and in not being so legal construction, and many persons have won iu the State, but his ball playing days are over exceptionally fast. Ye,«, I mean that it value of base ball franchises." says Presi dered who drew them up. But every member of now. A few weeks ago be was run over by fil may be a disadvantage to be too fast. dent Hart. "The idea of saying the St. the board will attest the fact that Byrne, re wagon, and taken to Ht. Clair Hospital, whew All old inneiders will tell you that a Louis Club would be a good Investment for membering what he had learned in the dusty law it was lately found necessary to amputate his man may be naturally too fast, too flashy. $85.000! Those who talk that way have lit books of his youth, was the man who habitually right arm. Belden gave every promise ©of be- 1o play the position well. He overruns tle knowledge about base ball. In the first wrote the opinions. | coming a splendid pitcher in time, and his sad his ball or throws it too quickly. A certain place, if a man were to buy the St. Louis "Byrne while a vigorous fighter in base ball misfortune is deplored l;y a host of frieuds ia ballast is necessary for success in such a Base Ball Club it would cost him $85.000 [jolities, and a fair, square enemy, waa always Cleveland. position as second base. Now, take Pfeffer: more to get a team there that could laud in a warm, sincere friend, especially to those in he is considered a fast man. and he is vcry the first division." trouble. He was respected by the entire base Sajjinaw©s Proba f©ast. And yet he never dashed at a ball "What about the Boston Club, that Is ball world, and the National League will find Saglnaw. Midi.. Jan. 18. The Sagiuaw tear and missed it. because of going too quick said to have made $100,000 last year?" the great difficulty in tilling his place." in the .Inl>>n!:>tiona.l league is said to ly. Balls that it was necessary for him Chicago magnate was asked. contracts with Frank K©dU.v, the outfioj, to handle speedily he handled so, but he "Well." said Mr. Hart, without conceding ©Twould be a Bad Move. lust year©s 1©ort Huron teum ; John Muj had the happy faculty, whether natural or or denying the truth of the statement as The argument concerning 1 tlje placing of the I stop ©at Liaising last year; to the champions© earnings. " there are just pitcher live feet nearer the home plate is a Sayinuw©.s ouuirfdcrs in : ©,!7 acquired, of "timing his work well. Many ten clubs between Boston and St. Louis, waste of words and space. The game would re catcher of Jetfersonvillc. la,, very fast men are too fast at times, and and they are pretty hard hurdles to get ceive a body blow were such a wove carried cut. er, of Sugar Branch,^ my© impression of Cftllahau is that he is lot LauisviUe, Ky. «ucb a man." .- - over, too." Chicago Daily "News." WUkesbarre ". LIFE. Jan.

apolis team Mr. Brush has an "agent" to this young man now at the head of base ball cover this territory. Comiskey has all affairs in Brooklyn, and that is "go ,aheudative- along been very bitter against the Cincin uess." He is not stepping into base ball ignorant BROOKLYN BUDGET. of the litUe peculiarities that surround it. He nati-Indianapolis farming ©scheme, and in an knows tlie game from A to Z, and knows ex- interview on the subject near the close of actlj what© kind of & task is ahead of him. last season had this to say; This year lie must make au effort to make both "We can©t beat that Indianapolis team THE NEW REGIME HAS BEGUN ends meet. With a "little success in 1S98 th» under the present circumstances. It©s the next season will be an open book, ea^y and thirteenth club of the National League, and entertaining to read. any time Brush wants to win the pennant OPERATIONS, HAS HOPES. he brings over any and all the good men "I know," said he, "that the Brooklyn team he wants from his Cincinnati team, and of 1897 did not play good base ball, but I als« wins it. He would have won it last year know why much of that was the case. I have (1896) bad not he been putting forth his President Ebbetts Letting No Grass more confidence in th >" members of the team best efforts to get to the front in the big than some have, tor I am acquainted with rue League with his Cincinnati team." handicaps that prevented the players from doing Grow Under His Feet in the Matter their best work. I tiruily believe that every man Now. is it reasonable to suppose that in the team will do hi* utmost to help me out. Comiskey would play into the hands of a I think that base ball in Brooklyn during 189S rival club owner wha could, with this farm- ol New Grounds Has Ideas About will be nothing more nor less than a personal THE PROSPECTS OP COMISKEY©S Ing system, win the pennant almost when struggle in which every player on the Brooklyn ever he took the notion? . team will feel that he is playing as much toe AS TO MULLANE. the Team and the Spring Work, his individual interest as for mine. It will ba TEAM FOR 1898, It begins to look as though our own Tony co-operation on a large scale or I shall be thor Mullane is really through with pitching, as Brooklyn. N. Y., Jan. 18. President Eb oughly disappointed. I have been criticised in a kindly way because I have not made BOW a it is said he has been in Washington recent bets, of ©the Brooklyn Club, will be presi changes on ihe team. I refrained from making file Probable Line-up ol the Team ly personally working his strings for a posi dent and controller of the team in faot. the changes for the reason that 1 felt th« tion upon the National League umpire staff. As reported in "Sporting Life," Mr. Abell, Brooklyn players of 1898 would be a different Mullane has handled tBe indicator on who has long been known as the financial team than those of 1897. not different by the sub JacK Glasscock Re-engaged Com several occasions out this way and has al backer of the team, offered Ebbets an op stitution of other mea, but different becausa ways given satisfaction, and his many tion on his stock/ The option does not ex they would play the game which they are friends here will wish him success if Presi pire until February 1, and Esbbets has de capable of playing. If I am disappointed this ment on the Brush Resolution A dent Young sees fit to give him a "sit." cided to take it up. That will give him season then we will tills about changes, and th« jMallane has certainly made « wonderful entire control of the team. Furthermore, talk will not be an idle waste of words." Vindication For Comiskey, Etc, record as a pitcher, both as regards good that ends the control of base ball in Brook A COSTLY DEAL work and long service. Many of the star lyn by the old triumvirate Abell, Byrne It took a great deal of money to make th« twirlers of to-day will find they are "all and Doyle who at ©one time were quite as change in the Brooklyn Club. Just how much St. Paul. Minn., Jan. 16. Editor "Sportin through" before they have gone Mullane well known as the big three of; Boston. money no person will say. Exactly who furnished Life:" On account of the holiday season, half-way. C. F. HOLDEN. Time brings its changes rapidly, all the money is another thing that bother* base ball matters have been quiet. Things AFTER MOW GROUNDS. those who seek the basis o-f all financial tran were livened up here a little during the Having n-ade an arrangement by which sactions. It seems to me that President Eb week by the resurrection of that old rumor HOL\OKE HITS. he acqmre-s the Brooklyn Club, President bets could not have obtained control of the Ebbets© next efforts will be to secure new tsam for uwch less than $80,000. The fact that about Manager Comiskey going back to his A Little League Conducted Without he was able to get that sum and shape base old stamping grounds, to once more run grounds, if it is possible to find what he ball so that he would stand at its head in thia Uie St. Louis Browns. Noise, But With Happy Results. needs; rather, if it is possible to obtain city shows exactly tlie reputation that he has Manager Comiskey has not been In the Holyoke. Mass., Jan. 16. Editor "Sport them on terms that will not bankrupt :the a.iiong business men Miiey recognize his splendid city since the recent meeting of the West ing Life:" Holyoke has proved the past club before it plays a game. ability in the direction of sports and his abla ern League mag-nates in Chicago, but those season that a good ball club will be sup In the first place, the owners of Eastern way of conducting business matters. who are in the best position to know, say ported. We had a fine grounds about 10 Park reading the signs of the tunes, have NO TROUBLE IS EXPECTED, there is absolutely no foundation for the minutes© ride from the business centre. come down in the annual rental. It has in signing any of the players. I don©t see why rumor. As regards Manager Bunnell spared no expense to get dawued upon them that Eastern Park is not tlie there should be. Certainly none of them as THH ST. PA-UL TEAM a good club, and the patrons of the club most favorable locality on earth tor a ball cended to any higher level of perfection by tha for ©98, there is nothing new to chronicle. recognize the fact and look forward to ©98 grounds and that the Bvooklyns, under new style of play that characterized the wopk of th« The old outfield has been wiped out entirely management, are in better condition not to Brooklyn team last year. They ought to be glad for still better ball. A nice, compact, stay than they were before. to get in and redeem their reputations before by the sale of McBride to Cincinnati; Isbel FOUR-CLUB LEAGUE. Kbbets can secure the old grounds at some the eyes of their friends. to Chicago, and George to St. Louis, Not called the Hampden and Hampshire League, thing better by $3UOO than has been paid hither John Andenson writes from his home that h« a man has been secured to replace them, was formed during August, and 12 games to That will about pay the salaries of two is not sick as has been reported and thinks that although some say that Dan Lally will work were played between each club, mostly men so there is a big saving at the outset. It his present physical condition warrants the belief in Comiskey©s outfield, and it is known that on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The fol other grounds are not obtained he will go back that he can, hit the tall something like ten Comiskey is putting forth his best efforts lowing clubs comprised the League: Holy to Eastern Park for this season at least, with miles a lick when the season gets down to busi to induce Mr. Hart to allow Lsbel to play oke, Westfield. Easthampton and North something to his credit on the right side of the ness next summer. Anderson, was one of the here another year. Isbel is a remarkably ampton. The Westneld Club won the pen ledger, as savings are always profit when busi very few men on Brooklyn©s Club last summer good ball player for his years, and learns nant after a dose and exciting race. Holy ness is tee same. who got better as the year got older. He did the points of the game quickly, but it will oke was second, with Easthampton and EASTERN PARK. do sotue syleudid work. be better for all concerned if he is allowed is not the only field on the planet. Sis other SPRING PLANS. Northampton a tie for last place. It looks very much as though the players would to remain in the Western another season. THE LAST GAME sites have been offered to the president of the club, and four of them without doubt are im not go South this year. President Ebbets wanta He will develop all right there©s no ques played in Holyoke between this city and them close to him. If the new grounds are tion about that but what he needs is to be Westfield was attended by 1800 people. provements on the present park. In the game, and he might not be able to Among the six is old Washington Park. Can secured and there is a chance to play a few The home club had Tom Tucker and Tommy didly I believe Ebbets would prefer to go back exhibition games he thinks he might as well suit Chicago right from the jump and would Leahey, of the Washington??, Reilly of the to that locality in preference to anything in have the money as the manager on some South have to warm the bench, whereas Comiskey Fall Rivers; pitcher Sechrist, of the New Brooklyn but it means the expenditure of a ern base ball field. Then, too, that early opea- would be glad to keep him for another Bedfords, and Jimmy Collopy, formerly heap of money. In the first place all the old ing of the season is scaring all of the Eastern year, and would give him all the work he of the Grand Rapids. While the Westfield stands were carted away long ago. Base ball owners. They fear that if their men get South wanted. Preston is on the reserve list and Club presented Korwan and Nichols, the stands you know, can©t be built 1©or a song. On and get well warmed up they will cotne back may be seen in the outfield. He was not orack battery of the Springfield Eastern top of the stands necessary to be erected, to be to the North and do nothing but catch cold in his usual form last year. Comiskey will League Club; Mike Hickey, leading bats more accurate below the stands, there is need constantly and finally wind up in the base ball probably land either Holliday or Burke, man of the New England League, and a of a great deal of filling to put the field in hospital. It is quite a novelty to begin games outfielders. from Cincinnati. proper condition. That, too, takes money. By in middle April, and if it should happen to bq number of players from the State a backward spring it is ©©kely to be a novelty THE OTHER POSITION©S. League. Westfield won the game, 12 to 6. tbe time, therefore, that the grounds were put The probable make-up of the infield Is in proper condition for playing President Etobets that will cost some club, ->wner more than ha Last Friday night a big would be out not less than $25,OOO, perhaps a dreams of. Better begin Uy the cold and taka as follows: Glasscock at first, Hulen at CONCERT AND RECEPTION all kinds of cold than to be caught with about short, Gillen at "third, and Nyce at second, was tendered the Westfield Club In the little more. ten dead arm men when you need their services with Hollingsworth and Steve Griffin for opera house in Westfield, and the pennant Granted that the outlay would be recouped most. JOHN E. FOSTER. substitutes. Spies and "Old Hoss" Twine- in a season or two by .the advantages of posi was formally awarded. The affair was a tion and increased patronage, the president of ham will do the catching. big success, and base ball will boom in the the club feels that it is more of a burden than YOUNGSTOWN BRIEFS. The pitching staff shows up rather doubt Whip City next season. The writer had a he cares to undertake after putting so much ful, for all that are left of last year©s outfit pleasant chat with Tucker and Leahey af money into the purchase of the club. Third Baseman Lyons Drafted and are Cross. Fricken, Mullane and MoGill. ter the game, and both players speak highly THERE, ARE OTHERS. Mullane will not be with us if he succeeds of Washington and their treatment there, Diagonally across from this ground there Is Zinrani and Rickert Heard From. in landing a position on the National League and hope to be there again next season. I another that has been mentioned to President Youngstown, O., Jan. 17. Editor "Sporting umpire staff. Comiskey has a number of was glad to see the Ebbets as the very place that he needs most Life:" I am told that Akron is seeking a place other pitchers on his claim list, none of DOUBLE UMPIRE SYSTEM of any. Much the same objection, in the ques in the Interstate ranks. She stands ready to taka whom, however, are known to fame locally tion of expense, arises in the possible selection Toledo©s place should the latter go into the adopted, as It was needed, and I loot for Western League. Youngstown magnates, however, except Harry Cook, a local left-handed ama good results to follow. Umpires will now of this site. It is not probable that it will teur. be chosen. are not paying much heed to the proposed with Mr. and Mra Comiskey are spending the have some heart in their work, and feel A third ground Is proposed at Ooney Island. drawal of Toledo, but believe the scheming holidays with relatives in Chicago, and it lik-e their position was something more This would be available for Sunday games and Charlie, of Toledo fame, is but working one of his is not thought they will return home for than a dog©s life. So Ned Hanlon has probably has some street railroad backing behind perennial games of bluff. ix weeks. traded our Jack Doyle! Well, Jack is go it. While such a park would be a great thing PLAYERS DRAFTED. ing to a good city, and all is well. I see for Sunday games, on week days it is not so Now that the drafting season is at its zenith GLASSCOCK SIGNED. by "Sporting Life" that the Youngstown certain that it would bring the club very great and since it has already broken ID upon Youngs- Manager Comiskey bus signed Pebble Interstate League Club has signed Geo. return. In fact, about the same objection would town©s forces, much anxiety is being felt by Jack Glasscock for "this year, and the vet Geer to manage. Well, they have made a be offered to it that at present is offered to local enthusiasts. Word comes here to the effect eran shortstop will again decorate the ini good selection, and one that good results Eastern Park, remoteness from the dwelling that Walter Lyons, our third baseman. has been tial sack for the Saints, unless another first will follow from. He has a wide acquaint centre of the city. called to duty in tbe Western league, and fearful basernan is secured, in which event the ance with players, and -will give Youngs- Ambrose Park, a pleasure ground fitted out in lest the draft make further infractions upon our gladiator will be moved to second base. South Brooklyn for the accommodation of a rank the anxiety attendant upon such matters Glenalvin was not reserved by St. Paul for town a good club. His many friends here permanent Wild West show that collapsed has brought about that aftermath feeling much the reason that he would not sign unless wish him a successful season and many because the people got tired of the Wild West, akin to worriment. exempted from that list, and as he refuses of them. An attempt will be made the and which Is to be equipped with an up-to-date PLAYERS IN FINE FETTIJ2. to play for the limit adopted Comiskey coming week to form an bicycle track this year, has also been offered to I heard from catcher Ed Zlnram a tew days will have to get a second baseman. Glass- OHIO STATE LEAGUE. the Brooklyn management. The place is; rather ago. He is at present enjoying life at his Penn cock©s arm has come around all right and and I sincerely hope it will be a go. Wake accessible from the New- York Side of the river, sylvania home, and is daily rounding into condi he throws well enough to play the second up. Manager Enoch Sorners, of Zanesvilie, but not quite so convenient for people living in tion among the wilds of Erie. He is in good and get into the whirl, for you are the Brooklyn. Furthermore it has the disadvantage shape, and expects to report to Manager Geer in bag if a good guardian of first base can be grand old man of Ohio in© organizing of being quite close to the water, and there are first-class order. Eddie is a clever catcher, a con secured. Gomiskey would like to have leagues. Any club in n-eod of a hard-hitting times, even in the summer portion of the play scientious ball player, which, together with hit Tommy Tucker, but© that play-er will not be outiielder and left-handed batter can ad ing season, when the wind blows with un gentlemanly qualities, have made him a favorite allowed to drift into the minor league dress Joe Burdctt, Chicopee Falls, Mass. common severity and thick walls of very damp With Youngstown patrons, who are ever willing ranks for a while yet, as there are two or and disagreeable fog roll up from the bay. to welcome him among them, and anxiously hope three teams that can use him to good ad ANOTHER POSSIBLE GROUND to see him with the Giants in ©98. vantage right in the big League . WHAT DO THEY WrANT? is suggested on Ocean Boulevard. Here there is Joe Rickert has written a friend here that he ia THE BRUSH RESOLUTION. land to burn, if land can be said to be com anxious to play witli Youngstown next season. I was just looking over some comment bustible, and room enough for a splendid The signing of "Boss" Grove for the Giants© out on the Brush resolution, and thinking how The Kick of the Class A Clubs grounds, but street cars are not particularly field, and the shifting of Cooper from rignt to left the thing would affect our Mr. Captain Against Agreement Changes. numerous in that section, and patrons would be field, seems to augur Itadly for Joe. KEHGALU Jack Glascock. Jack is a scrapper from The minor league magnates have always taken too far away from home, with little or the ground up. as everybody knows. If he claimed © that they would rather have the no chance of getting back from the game in Letter List. were to suddenly lose the power of speech players they sell than the money they re time for a warm dinner. You can©t feed a hun We have letters for tlie following persona when an umpire gave his team a trifle the ceive from the sales of their stars to© Na gry base ball crank on cold apple dumplings. which will be forwarded upon receipt ot Any base ball park to be successful must be address or stamped envelope: worst of it in a close finish, he©d drop dead. tional League clubs. Yet they strenuously where it is a short ride home when the game He is a persistent kicker and usually gives protest against the proposed amendment to is over. E. G. Banowi Pop" Lytle an umpire much trouble in his capacity as the National Agreement providing for the STILL ANOTHER SITE Mr. Bruce Outfielder Lippert captain, but I recall one instance where return of a player, who on trial is found is located near the Flntbush avenue entrance to Stubb Brown Jack was compelled to keep quiet without not to be fast enough for the National Prospect Park. This is in a quarter of the city Ed. Behan I*. Moore being threatened in any way. It was in League. The most logical objections to the quite easily reached by trolley lines and steam Infielder Cecil Heury Powers one of the last games of the past season. amendment in question are that "the period oars, and has many natural advantages. It is Jack Cli.ipniHU Mark Polliemtu While Glasscock was at bat he was hit by not exceeding thirty playing days" during not located very far from the homes of those Catcher El©ou VV. Sharsie: a pitched ball, the sphere barely grazing the which the player is to be kept on trial is who are most likely to patronize base ball, and Jiimcs Graham Umpire Sheridaa seat of his trousers, and of course he too indefinite, and further, no compensation by means of the transfer system in vogue on the W. Goeckel Clias. Strobel sauntered toward first, but Haskell called accrues to the selling club.--.iii case the play Brooklyn street car lines cranks Could reach Dick Gormsn Infielder Sbolt» hi in back. er is returned, for the period during which tiny part of the city by the payment of a single Arthur Irwin George T. Stalling! "What? Come back?" cried Jack in a it was deprived of his services. The clause fare. Con Lucid F. K. Torreygou PRESIDENT EBBETS Deuuy Long F. G. Ward rage. Why, it hit rue-on" that in the event of the return of the can be led to consider the claims of almost any Then Jack, with something apparently player, "the amount" (of the purchase one of these grounds if the proper inducements choking him, blushed and walked meekly money) "deposited with the president shall .-ire offered. As he remarks to those who speak Ball Player©s Narrow Kscape. back to the plate. It was probably the be refunded to the major league club." to him about it. "The question is purely one of Rockford, 111., Jan. 17. Two of the best players first time in his career that Jack couldn©t shows that the minor league clubs may business. I am not in base ball for my health. in the- Western Association, Harry Sonier "and one sentence addressed to an umpire. have to pay© the player for his service©s T am satisfied that there is a chance to make Dave Seisler, bad a narrow escape from death A FALSEHOOD. during the probationary period. As the cons idem We money in Brooklyn, lint to make it at Peoria last week. One day while they were ;iry going the rounds to the effect major League magnates showed a spirit of we must first have a good club. I cannot afford out on the ice for a little spurt they skated, Comiskey is acting as an fairness in dealing with the Class A clubs 10 erect costly stands until I have the team in onto a strip of ice that had frozen over the nights Brush, and keeps the at Philadelphia, there is every reason for that shape that warrants me in doing it. For before, and it broke through with their weight. good players in the presuming -that a like course will bo pur some years Brooklyn lias not had a winning Some fishermen close by brought a rope and a ",rl need no denial. sued when they meet next spring at St. base ball team. Now we will have one if it ioug board from their cabin and rescued them, ;er of bis Indian- I Louis. St. Louis "JNe\fcs." is possible to get the men together." but not until they had been under oace. BoUt There is one thing that is characteristic about got a good cold etting Dablen. Great jumping jamborees; bat a little fly to the infield, and very seldom ©oesn©t be know that the oaly consideration meet the ball square. jhicago would accept from Baltimore for Dah- It is a fact that the one who,is the best fly n would be W. H. Keeler, Esquire? Give us batter and appears to the spectators as if ha eeler and a blessing. Take Oahlen and a sad ought to be a good batter, is as a rule the poorest irewell. That©s the only deal permissible. No, batter on the team. G. M. FERRIS. e wouldn©t accept Hoffer, Corbett and Joe fclley in a bu.nch. We wouldn©t take McGraw THE BIG DEAL WITH CINCINNATI nd $4000. We must have Keeler or nothing. CLEVELAND~CpTTER. AN IMPRACTICABLE SUGGESTION. There was a crank in to see me the other day STILL HANGING FIRE. Mid-Winter Letters From the Players nd this was what he said: "Make the players ha property of the whole League, Start each Tebeau to be the "Real" I3oss earn in some city just as now. At the end of Tliis Year Cuppy Signs a ©98 Con lie month move the team along transfer it bod- Guessing as to the Yon Der Ahe Visit y. Six months© season 12 clubs." It would tract, Etc. ake two years for the club to go the circuit and Cleveland, Jan. 17. Editor "Sporting et back in the town where it started. Thus What McCloskey Missed A Hen Life:" Jt has been worse than treason to tie cranks in Baltimore would begin in April talk anything hut politics in this town the CHICAGO GLEANINGS. ith frantic cheers for Keeler, Kelley, Clarke past "ten days, liven President Kobison nd the rest of the gang. In May the Washing- on and Another Player Trade in joined the political brigade and went to on team would become the Baltimores, the Columbus to help along the futile effort to V©ashington people, meanwhile, getting the Yiew General News Notes, beat uncle Mark. Mr. liobison is a Kepub- THE LOCAL CLUB©S AFFAIRS STILL hiladelphias, and the original Baltimore team licau, but was loyal to the local Mayor. loving West to Pittsburg. Then Baltimore A dozen times I have been to base ranks could yell for Jack Doyle and Louisville, Ky.. Jan. 17. Editor "Sport- SHROUDED IN MYSTERY, harlie Farrell. Next month the Philadelphias ball headquarters during this time ould be the Baltimores. And so on ad infini- ng Life:" President Pulliam upon his re- only to be met by the question: "Do you um. There©s something new. Something orig- urn home from Frankfort on Saturday think Hanna will win?" \Vell, Hanua did win nal. Something that would make the cranks light expected to find a letter from Presi and Mr. Robisoii has returned in no mood to Anson Having a Good Time Neverthe onder where they were at. And how t©je av- dent Brush, letting him know definitely talk base ball. "In fact. I am rages would look at the end of the season! vhat his intentions were in regard to the LEAVING EVERYTHING TO PATSEY," Oh dear! I am raving again. Adios. Love to deal of Hill for Ritchie and Miller, and ex said Mr. Robison to-day. "He wil be here in a less Need ol Captaining Material Ubert Mott. , W. A. PHELON, Jr. pressed himself as being surprised that he few days and will take up the work of signing Hid not yet had any communication from the players, arranging the trip to Hot Springs, AS TO FOUL STRIKES. Brush bearing on this matter. It appears buying the new uniforms and attending to tlie to Make a Winning Team Appeals hat President Brush had made an offer other details. o Pulliam, which he accepted, and he does "The club will be very thoroughly in Patsey©s That Fall on Deal Ears. A Little Suggestion Anent Proposed lot understand why the deal has not been hands this season. I have perfect faith in the Amendment of This llule. entirely completed. Perhaps the week will young man who manages and captains uiy team. New York, Jan. 12. Editor "Sporting He is at liberty at any time to make any ihow some developments. trades or deals that he thinks will help make a Chicago,-"Jan. 16. Editor "Sporting Life:" ife:" In your issue of Dec. 11 Earl Wag VON DER AHB©S VISIT. ner, of the Washington Club, suggests the PENNANT WINNING TEAM We continue to doze around our firesides President Von der Ahe, from St. Louis, out of the Indians. I have received a great or walk out and wonder at the weather. hanging of the foul strike rule, which now stayed two days in town last week, Fri many letters from Southern cities asking for Iteally, much of the winter in Chicago is eads: day and Saturday, which caused considera- exhibition games, but I prefer to leave every such that base ball could be played with Rule 44. "A foul strike Is a ball batted by )le comment among the base ball fans. He thing in Tebeau©s hands." ease during whole weeks in December and he batsman when any part of his person is efused to tell anybody his mission to George Cuppy was the first member of the January. Of all climates under the sun pon ground outside the line of the batsman©s Louisville except that he wanted to see team to sign a contract for ©98. The great that of Chicago is the oddest. It seems xDsitioa." American traveler did not hesitate a moment impossible to frame a base ball schedule President Pulliam. As far as can be when the document was placed before him that that will catch it just right. Exposed to From which you will see that it is not earned, the only person connected with the made him a member of the warrior band for the lake breezes, to the full and unob necessary to bat the ball to fair ground Louisville Club that he did see was Seore- the coming season. Ouppy told Mr. Robison structed sweep of cold waves from Hud n order to make it a "foul strike." Bat ary-Treasurer Dehler. The impression was that that his trip to Germany had done his pitching son Bay and hot waves from New Or ing a ball to foul ground while outside the le was here to try and make some trade, but arm a wonderful amount of good, and that he latsrnan©s position may also be termed a ifter saying he was going to wait and have an would be all right this season if he didn©t have leans, no man can safely prophesy what nterview with President Pulliam he left for the next day©s thermometer will say not ©oul strike, .because a pitched ball, hit to to ©oul ground, is batted by the batsman as >t. Louis just at the time Pulliam got in Louis- SET TOO HOT A PACE within 30 degrees. well as one sent to fair ground. ille, and did not make any attempt to see at the start. Mr. Robison assured him that ALL THE VARIATIONS. Batsmen©s lines are marked out on either ^ulliam, as he could have done. The supposition this would not be necessary. The letters that I have sat at games in Chicago in May de of the home plate, and the batsman©s s that he had a purpose in being out of St. Mr. Robison has at hand from Young. Jones, and worn a heavy overcoat, while the out- jouis for those two days, and he "really came Powell and Wilson were of a nature to make lielders shivered and Jimmy Kyan act proper position is held to mean the box o Louisville more to get away from St. Louis :his assurance possible. ually donned a blanket. I have watched ic occupies just previous to the delivery of han on account of any business he had there. There is no disputing the fact that had this games on the prairie in the latter part of he ball by the pitcher. Such certainly was WANTED TO BE A MAGNATE. the idea of the rule makers when they same arm been O. K. last year the Indians March, and the air was as soft and balmy Ex-Manager MeCloskey made a flying trip to would have played for the Temple Clip with as in Florida, and the players perspired as framed Rule 45, Section 5, which reads: Dallas, Tex., last week, and has already re- 3oston or Baltimore, and this money-making ser thev ran the bases. Again, I have seen the ©If he attempts to hinder the catcher from irned home. He went down there to perfect ies of post-season games would not have been local season wind up in September with the fielding or throwing the ball by stepping outside onie business arrangement with bis club at discontinued at the Philadelphia meeting. most frightful cold, with the reporters shiver be line of his position, or otherwise obstructing Dallas. Everybody hopes that McCloskey will SUNDAY BALL PLAYING. ing in the press stand and the players suffering M- interfering with the player." " well and wishes him success, as he has lots The Ohio Supreme Court has not handed down with blue, benumbed fingers. Weeks later, on In accordance to the intent of these two L friends and no enemy. McCloskey is the ball a decision on the, legality of Sunday ball games Oct 31, the weather would be like June, and layer©s friend. He has made some mistakes, but up to the time I write this letter. A decision the prairie gang would again bo oat catching rules I think Lange should have been called is expected any time this month. Mr. Re-bison, out in the play quoted by Mr. Wagner. .ley have been of the head and not of the heart. flies. There is no governing Chicago weather, lis presence in town again recalls the fact is not, worrying much about the result. If this and no possible adjusting of the schedule. Jim Mr. Wagner wishes the rule to read: hat while he was manager in Louisville Ned august tribunal says "no Sunday ball" Mr. Hurt, after a chilly spring and a cold autumn, "The batsman is out if he steps across the Hanlon was bis warm friend and admirer. It Robison will go to the Legislature. This phase, once prayed the man who makes up the sche plate and hits the ball into fair ground, pro not generally known at the time McCloskey of the subject has already been canvassed. The dule to so fix it that the club would open in viding bis back is turned from the plate." signed as manager of the Louisville Club he result I may say, in no violation of confidence, Slav and close early in August, so far as local Should this become the rule, what would wd tried to get a controlling interest in the is favorable to the friends of Sunday ball play games were concerned. Behold, the thing was prevent a batsman from stepping outside stock of the club, and it is generally believed ing. A bill, something on the plan of the one done; and behold again, the weather hit us just hat Hanlon was the man who was going to fur- proposed in New York State would be as hard during the season, and was just as hot ©rom the other three sides of the ©box,© and lish the money. ©Hie only thing that prevented PASSED BY THE OHIO SOLONS before and after the campaign as it had always the ball. ©Wouldn©t he still be bat inch a deal going through was the unwillingness in a jiffy. The idea would be to frame a bill ing from illegal ground? Let the umpire jn the part of the Louisville people to dispose making Sunday ball playing illegal and fixing THE LOCAL SITUATION use a little judgment. The rule appears to if the controlling interest. It would take a the penalty at some trifling sum. The goody- remains a mystery. Some of the papers persist In be correct.,.. HARLEM. good deal more rnnuey to buy the Louisville Club goods are very scarce in the present assembly, rupning elaborate dissertations, two or three ;hau some people think. and the outlook for any new blue laws is vei-.r interviews being printed as direct from Anson, A PASSING PRACTICE. gloomy. It is considered au even chance, how when that dignified old gentleman was out of A HEN ON. ever, that the decision of the Supreme Court the. city. Anson and A. G. Spalding went to Contracts have not yet been sent out to the will be in line with Judge Ong©s ruling Inst the base ball carnival at Rockford last week, Advance Money Giving Becoming a players for the reason that there is a certain surnmeE, when League games were played in this and attracted great attention. In fact, they Relic of Less Practical Times. latter in abeyance that will not be decided for city for the first time. owned the town, and brought much of it back The players© protest against the passing couple of weeks that makes this step neces- When Ed MeKean entered Lavach©s gymna with them. Anson is surely having a gay time of the practice of advance money will not uary. Should certain events materialize it is sium two weeks ago he tipped the scales at 211 since the season closed. A trip to Europe, the be heeded by the magnates. In some isolated likely that some of the contracts may be rounds. To-day on a penny-in-the-slot machine marriage of his daughter, the Rockford carui- changed, but they will not be sent out until :he hand only went around to 197 pounds when, vi 1 and innumerable games of handball and cases, ball players are benefited by money this thing is definitely settled, but just what :he big short stop climbed on the platform. billiards are almost enough excitement for any secured in this way, but as a rule it is this is I am not at present at liberty to state. Eddie has been doing his training along with oH gentleman, and yet he contemplates a detrimental to them, inasmuch as it is ANOTHER TRADE IN VIEW. Tommy Jenkins, the giant wrestler, and their used by them in extravagance and dissi work has been of the fast and furious kind. Me shooting trip! ii Cincinnati don©t agree to the deal for The cranks seem to take the situation with pation. Kean declares lie will train down to 180 pounds Ritchie and Miller some time during the week, ipfore the boys are ordered to start to Hot th^ utmost equanimity. It is apparently all There Is no reason why the ball player it is going to be called off. Another club has the same to them if Anson remains in charge, who lives beyond his means should expect Springs. "Mac" has never been able to explain or Tom Burns comes in. The question of a field to receive from the club employing him i men that are considered ©the equals if not me superiors of the Cincinnati couple, and it is TERRIBLE SLUMP IN BATTING captain in case the Old Man does go out is part of his prospective wages for next believed that if Hill is offered the team, in really of more interest that the question of the last season. He hit the ball, apparently, as season months before he does anything mind will be glad to speedily put through the hard as ever, but was woefully unlucky about pianagership. to earn it. He is under reserve to his club trade. For reasons stated above, however, base driving it to a safe comer on the diamond. It MEN OF BRAINS. and must play with it or retire from the ball matters are rather dull the present week, It has sudenly dawned on me, as on a great is entirely unlikely that thetsame kind of luck game. An accident, as in the case of pitcher although the club can be compared to a volcano will follow the Grafton boy this season. For the rmiuv others, that successful ball teams are that is likely to burst forth in. sensational made up of men who could be captains, aud Bennett, or serious illness, such as be is years preceding the past disastrous season, lhat Iodine teams are composed of men who fell poor Joe Sullivan, may terminate his ruptions in a short while. MeKean has been the best man to have at tlie couldn©t hold such a job. To make the meaning usefulness as a ball player before he has NEWS AND COMMENT. bat with men on bases that ever played hi clearer look at the composition of the Chicago had a chance to render any service to the Groundkeeper Conrad is laid off for the winter. Cleveland. Club in the days when they were champions, and club in return for the money advanced to ere is not much doing, however, at the park "CHERUB" CHILDS is one player whose conduct during the winter at its make-up now. When Anson brought the him. se days,, and his services were hardly re creat White Stockings to glory he could have The risk is one that a bank would not ired. but he will get back on the salary list gives the Cleveland management no concern. ijuii off at any time, and there would hare been assume ajid that a money-lender would only of the club from the 15th of March. Clarence is not wedded to the flowing bowl, and niim right at hand to run the team and plan out undertake at an extortionate rate of in Washington got ahead of Louisville in the it is a cinch that he will not play foot ball, the victories. Could not Mike Kelly, Fred terest. draft for catcher Dixoa, of Providence, and no wrestle or indulge in prize fights between sea 1©ffffer Tom Burns, Ed Williamson or George Competition for the services of players contest will be made by the Colonels for the sons. Not "Cupid." He likes to rest too well. Gore have handled a team in grand style on prior to the present National Agreement player. It is said that Wagner has kindly of One of the clerks at the hotel where Clarence the field? Well I wonder! And who of the pres fered to consider a trade of Dixou for Bill Hill lives in Cleveland during the playing season carried with it the necessity of advance wrote him the other day to find out what the ent Chicago Club could hold his own against Pat money to tempt the players. These condi It is to be hoped his kindness in this direction Tebeau or Wilbert Robinson? , is appreciated. fat boy was doing this winter. The answer was from age general experience and knowledge of tions no longer exist and the custom should The Stewart secured by Louisville Is not received a week later. There were no super th* game© would seem best fitted for the cap- cease with them. The liberality of club second baseman "Ace" Stewart, but a pitcher fluous words. Across the card in bold letters 1-i©ncy, but Jimmy would go to pieces under nre, owners can be depended on to tide over de named Charles Stewart, hailing from Tullahoma, was the one word "sleeping." 1 am much afraid. serving employes who are overtaken by Ala. He played last season with Atlanta, JESSE BURKETT WHO SHALL LEAD? misfortune. along wit© Coleman. now of St. Louis, and is another of the Cleveland players who Is sel If Anson goes somebody must come in who But the practice of advancing money Conniff, ot Washington. dom heard from during the winter. The great c-i" captain. It wouldn©t kill the chances of is nothing more or less than putting a John S. Ray, who has secured the manage batter is a born nimrod. He puts in his time liie Baltimores to lose their captain. Joe Kel- premium on thriftlessness and the stamp ment of the Quincy team, expects to leave for during the winter hunting and fishing through lev Willie Keeler, Hugh Jennings almost auy- of approval on dissipation. In no other that city in a few days. the hills and creeks around about Wooster. But bod©v on the team excepting Mugsy McGraw- business employes expect to receive their Some of the Louisville youngsters who expect when the time comes to report in the spring could lead the team. If Hughey Duffy was out pay before they earn it. and experience to go into the Southern League, are getting Burkett is always on hand as blithe and chipper worried over the slow state of affairs down as the first robin. Aud he is just about as dan of the game there are three or four men wDo shows that it is harmful in base ball. gerous in the eyes of a pitcher in April as he could run the Bostons. So it goes. Men with there. beads are valuable, and Anson has a head. His Kid Nance writes that he will leave Galveston is when the battle grows red hot in July . successor must have as good a skull. Oh. for A VALUABLE WORK for Hot Springs about February 1. His work in QUITS FOR GOOD. tb~ man who could bat like Anson, who could the railroad shops there this winter has been of Jim McAleer writes me from Youngstown that jolly like , and who could show Is Frank Brunnell©s American Sport great benefit to the buuky boy. he is out of base ball for good. I hope this is knowledge of all the progress of the game! JNO.© J. SAUNDERS. not true. The great centre fielder lias a good Where is he? I don©t know. Neither does ing Manual For 1898. thine in his store in the Mahoning Valley, and he certainly does not have to play base ball for Albert Mott. There you are. The "American Sporting Manual" of 1898. is ©©A. VAIN QUESTION. sued by Daily Racing Form Publishing Co.. of Chi DON©T PRACTICE ENOUGH. a living. I should hate to think, however, that Meanwhile I rise again to ask why there tsn 1 cago. is out. It is a keen and correct book of I was never again to see one of those marvelous some system of dividing up the extra players the past year©s sporting records, of pocket size One Reason AVhy Pitchers, as a Rule c©ptclies such as only McAleer can make in a rnd the young stars drafted by all the clubs and handsome proportions. All the fights of the Are Poor Batsmen. close and exciting game. Whv oh tell me why, shouldn©t at least 40 01 past year, three handicap tables, with explana THE DOUBLE UMPIRE SYSTEM the©youngsters now under reservation be tossed tory notes, the records of every race track, racing Beloit, Wis., Jan. 12. Editor ©Sporting "Jfe:" may have its faults, but the arguments in Its into a pool an$ the weaker clubs allowed to pick speed tables, base ball, bicycling, billiards, ath I am a constant reader of "Sporting Life," favor are overwhelming. It. is but simple jus them out? Why can©t Cincinnati give up eigh letics, harness racing, sculling and general rules and noticing the fact that the pitchers are as tice to the base runners that an offk-i-.il should or nine men? Why can©t Philadelphia let go o© about sporting affairs are displayed within its a rule i»or batters and no reason for the same be on hand at second and third t;> jdve the some extra players and be given a second base . ever being published, I hope you will find room decisions. The number of basemen who nrin in return? As far as Philadelphia is con George Siler edits its pugilistic data. Tom Gal- in your next issue to print my reason which robbed of put outs at their respective^ cerued I can©t see any need of chasing for £ lagher cares for the billiard figures, F. H. Brunoll I think is not at all unreasonable. and the number of buse runners second©baseman with Nash yet in reserve. Billj and Clint Riley have arranged the racing records, The pitchers during the practice every day justly called out while trying can cover second, and ought to be as good then Ed Sheridan, sporting editor of "The Chicago are required to bat flies to the outfield, and it during the past season would. ~© as he has ever been on third. But there are Tribune," has compiled its base ball figures: L. is this that ruins their batting eye. total. Scores of gam teims that need players most especially tha Sass sporting editor of ©©The Chicago Record.©© They become so accustomed to waiting for the by those erratic decig St Louis bunch and in goodness name let them has made its bicycling and athletic calculations ball to fall or to striking a. little under it that complisb.es nothing and John L. Hervey. the statistician of "The when they come to bat in a game they do the a much-deserveij ©"S©ufflS7 TAKING OF DAHLEN. Horse Review," has cared for the figures about game tiling, and either strike uu.de* H ox else rucner.8. Mott continues t* make ei-acks about harness racing, 6 LIFE. Jan-

stuff. That inau wouldn©t be disagreeable for discuss the deal which made him a Senator. Th« a small farm, but he would do and say what Washington public, he said, will see second base he thought . rig-lit with .a sjpile that shouldn©t, played next year as they never have before, and mislead you to thiuk be was hot firm. God bless he "also spoke highly of Amo-le. After visiting him. Ht ought to he envoy extraordinary and friends in Baltimore Doyle left for his home ID minister plenipotentiary . to the Court of Matri Holyoke, Mass. mony and superintendent in chief of all the WORRYING BALTIMORE. players and umpires in the land. The girls IHI THE PLOTS RULES SEED All we are waiting for now ia a word from and base bail would be all the better for it. I "Heine" Rcitz, and then, with another pitcher SAY. | on board, the ship of statesmen will be .ready do you know, -that is not such a bad idea of MORE REVISION I to set sail. The course is not up Salt Cfeek this Mr. Rogers© to hold the manager solely re ! time. sponsible for the discipline of the team, and ! Things must be stirring over in Baltimore. have nothing whatever to do with the players. I Whenever Albert Mott becomes real concerned Then there cannot be any complaints of inter instances Where-They fire Sot Lucid, be puts on his boldest front to the most danger ference, and the players cannot constantly be ous foe. It was so with Cleveland and Boston, . appealing to the owners against the decisions Do Not Apply; Also Where They Are and now he scents trouble with Washington. I of the manager. Brother Mott may just ae well make up his That is .1 most excellent system, and i* it is mind that all is not going to be so quiet nlona strictly adhered to the Quakers will take a Contradictory, and Therefore Mysti the Potomac neit summer. JOHN HEYDLBU. walk upward and onward. Then, too, tbe owners have only one man to ONE MORE PROTEST AGAINST THE watch and bold responsible, and if be does fying The Case o! Doyle, Etc, MAINE MENTION. not keep the men straight there is but one act. Fire him and pet another. News of the Magnates and Players in BRUSH RESOLUTION And keep It up. too. until the right man Is Washington, D. C.. Jan. 18. Editor 1 Blaine and SewalPs State. j secured If it takes a new manager every mouth. "Sporting Life:" Every little while one The Phillies cannot do much worse, and If runs across statements, credited to meu ! Portland. Me., Jan. 16. Editor "Sporting the fault is the want of discipline, that method prominent in the game, to the effect that ! Life:" The fact that Portland will proba I Dangerous Innovation Sure to Re will have cured that at least. the present playing rules are just about bly not have professional base ball next And when that is effected, and team success perfection. They wont no more tinkering season is a great disappointment to a. large act With Damaging Eflect Upon is not enhanced, then thore is time to branch with rules. In the course of an interview 1 number of enthusiasts in this city, and out in other directions for a remedy. Mr. Soden is quoted: "I am in favor of i there lias been some talk of making an at- ALBERT MOTT. \ tempt to secure a franchise in the New enforcing the rules as they are written in i England League by making application at the Big League Comment Upon the code." The Boston magnate can al the annual meeting in January. I do not GREAT IS "DEL!" ways be depended upon to speak think such an application would be received Affairs in General, for the game©s best interests. This with favor, as there are cities nearer Bos "A Tribute to Philadelphia©s Famed does not alter the fact, however, ton that can be had, if the New England that some of the rules "as writ League desires to enlarge its circuit, and Baltimore, Jan. 17. Editor "Sporting " ! . Fielder aud Batter. ten" are sadly out of kelter with their There is one player on the Philadelphia this would make the league move compact Ufe:"--©i©he ©maggots seem determined to meaning. With the double umpire system with better chances of success. onaot the permanent banishment racket. team whose heart and nature arc as tender the chances for misinterpreting rules are doubled, Hi:d what the gaait will be IQ 1898 aud the as a child©s. I refer to that peer of out- flud this ought to tie reason enough for a revis NEEDS A REST. succeeding seasons no fellow can tell. fielders. Delabanty. No one player in the ion or certain vague rules and the addition of In conversation with President Wood- The same that lias attracted spectators, League has more friends; none is more ad one or two new ones. bury, of last season©s club, he said that he and which all, with few exceptions, seemed mired for his sterling qualities than he. A CASE IN POINT. bclfeved that a rest would do the city to iike, was the one in which the players And yet when he comes charging in Irom One ef the best umpires on the staff last year good, aa he gave the city a winning cluo ^i©it all worked up" and forgot everything the field or runs out from the bench to said he hoped he would never be called upon and yet the public did not see fit to support except how to win the {.fame. Their scrap question some palpably erroneous decision to render a decision in cas« of a player bat the club as a winner should be supported; of the umpire©s he looks as though he were ting out of mm. He did not understand the and he further said that, as far as he was ping and wrangling and very infrequently rule as laid down in the book. The meaning is, concerned, he did not care to have anything their coarse language, if heard, was over going to annihilate that official without any of course, that the player who fails to bat in looked by the masses, if r.ot excused, be further. argument. to do with base ball next season. turn is out; but the rule happens to read quite "LONG BILL" MAINS, cause it demonstrated how utterly they HIS KIND HEART. differently. were lost in the game itself. While on the second Western trip of the One rule that has caused lots of trouble is the violin maker, from Windbam, is a fre Of course if those proposed radical "row Philadelphia team last summer Deiahaiuy that relating to the infield fly, with first and quent and welcome -visitor to this city, dy rules" are passed behavior will become WHS a.sked to help raise a purse for the second occupied. Last season several umpires and there is no end of amusement in him paramount in the miucls of players, for they late Joe Sullivan, and he immediately en ruled that line drives did not couie under the when he gets started telling some of his t-Himot permit themselves to risk the vital pe:©- tered into U with the zeal that has ever head of "infield bits." A few officials thought experiences, which are of course true, in a in.-iuent benching. . ; characterized him while playing ball. Not otherwise, and decided batsmen out, on partially way, if you do not know Bill thoroughly; They will be under strong restraint. only in Cincinnati, but in every city in stopped line hits, or on Short pop-up flies result but as I do know him, I have to enjoy his Will the game be us good? the League did he work, and work hard, ing from bunts, even when handled with great dry jokes and then wonder how such a good Will it be as attractive? and it was to his noble efforts that the last difficulty. A definition of an "infield hit" in Sunday school boy as Bill had been in hia A CEHTAIN LOOSENESS days of Sullivan were brightened, for the this instance would not be amiss. youthful days could wander so far ©from lid licence is expected hi all athletic games. It purse was of sufficient magnitude to pur ANOTHER POINT. the straight and narrow path; and yet his is anticipated by spectators that contestants, chase every thins he needed, except health. Several rows last year were due to the runner stories are told with such sincerity and even if engaged lu a game of marbles, will A UNIVERSAL FAVORITE. On third starting; for home before an outfielder simplicity that a stranger would believe display some traits that would not be becoming Naturally every city has its favorites, but had caught a long fly. The trick of the outfielder anything that he told. In the ordinary walks of life. The tuost re was to juggle the ball the moment it struck bis fined men in the world. cspeciajUy if they possess there is not a city in the League where hands, then throw to third and claim an out, A DESKRVNIG PERSON. Siiotig sensibilities, are not under all condi Delahauty is not a prime favorite, except, because of the runner leaving the bag before the I learn that P. E. Pettee. of Natick, tions and circumstances, reiined in words or de- possibly, his home Cleveland. In the ball was "securely held," as the rules provide, Mass.. who is well and favorably known for lijo.uior. grandstand it is Delahanty above everyone lu tbis play the runner should be allowed to honesty and integrity as a player and as a The players will b« under extremely heavy else, and every fielding chance that he ac start the moment the ball touches the fielder©s man, has made application for an umpire©s? pressure. cepts is taken philosophically whether hard bands. berth on the New England League staff. Will it affect their piny? or easy, and many a home batsman is ad AS TO ILLEGAL DELIVERY. I hope he wttl reeww an appointment, for WITHIN LIMITS monished by the spectators to knock the The rules contain no definition of an "illegal here is a man that players, managers and Spectators composed of ladies and gentlemen de ball anywhere but Into left field. delivery," though a penalty is provided. Under the public would have confidence in. and as light in witnessing the "all-worked-uji" game A DIFFERENCE. the present rules, and with no one on bases, the he has had long experience as a player, he that the League has made popular, and it is In Louisville, where last year he made his pitcher can conveniently stand three feet in knows a thing or two about the game, be barely possible that the ©same gatherings will great batting record 14 hits out of 16 times front of the rubber while delivering the ball sides possessing character and other quali be overjoyed to see games in which the players at bat. I think he is looked on as a won and not suffer a penalty. The offense would sim- ties necessary to make a good official. The pitch and catch and bat and field and school der, and be never steps to the plate but nty conic under the definition of a balk, on which New England League would profit by ap themselves at the same time to display no that he has to doff his cap to the plaudits base runners alone are allowed to move up. pointing such a man, and I am sure that outward sign of interest; in fact, play the of the crowd. What a difference in his A NEGLECTED MATTER. he would succeed. perfunctory game that must follow when a man home city. Here Delahanty can make all A popular amendment to the code, often ad Of all the players who have been seen in ia performing any duty with a sword hung by vanced by writers, would be to provide that all kinds of hits and phenomena! catches with close decisions he rendered in the runner©s a Portland uniform 1 do not think there a hair over his head. out causing more than a ripple, but in is one who had more friends in this city THERE IS GOING TO BE A CHANGE. every other city he is appreciated, encour favor. On first base decisions the rule provides The players will have to cultivate a don©t that the ball roust be there before the runner than Ed. Slater, who was with Heading care spirit in League games, aud if they want aged and the result is that he does his touches it, but nothing is said of other base last season, and I firmly believe that had to enjoy the sport they will be obliged to seek best work away from home. Philadelphia decisions. There are captains of league clubs it not been for accidents that happened an opportunity of going out on a back lot and "Ledger." who do not want close, decisions to go to base to him two years ago he would to-day b« l>lay the game of their youth with other boys. runners, but demand what they call "an even iu faster company. For if they get interested they will be in HARVARD©S NEW CAGE. break." If there are six close decisions in the SWEKT CHARITY. danger. game they want three of them at least to go to their respective clubs. This is making a I received a check from .1. C. Morse !n.«{ There ie no half way business about it. They Some Facts About Notable Training week as a Christmas present for the family will not be safe in permitting themselves to diplomat of the umpire, rather than a .fudge. of the late M. J. Madden. Mr. Morse in feel the least interest in the result of the game, Quarters. There would be little chance to kick for "even formed me that it was a donation from for in that direction all the danger lies. The new Harvard base ball cage is to be breaks" if the rules specifically provided that And with all the restraint they can put upon all close decisions go to the base runner. "Mike" Sullivan, "Tom" McCarthy, "Cap" themselves there will be some who will occa a model of its kind. It is to be built of A NEW RULE NEEDED. Ryan and others, and while be did not sionally offend, and then away they go forever. wood and will be 150 fet»t Ions; over all Under the double-umpire system there will sa©y so. I kBOw that Mr. Morse is among For if the rules are made and then not ap and 60 feet wide. The interior" is to be not only be a demand to define the individual the others. Mrs. Madden is very grateful plied it will be public uotice that every player simply one big room, with a roof thirty duties of the two men. as Elmer Bates sug to those who remembered her. It will be it licensed to do what the rules forbid. feet high, and a dirt floor, upon which a gests, but one new rule at least will be neces gratifying to the friends of the "Kid" to WW>L IT PAY? diamond can he staked out that for all sary. Suppose a play is made to first base: learn that his family is getting along quite Oh, Patsey dear, and did you hear the news practical purposes will be as good as an the ball is thrown badly, passes the first hase- comfortably, as Mrs. Madden is able to that©s going round. outdoor field. The distances from the roari, ami is accidentally stopped by the umpire. support her little family. Bydaghin is now forbid by law on any base ball home plate to the pitchers© bos and second Had the hall gone on the runner would prob NOT ENCOURAGING. * ground. base will be the same as required by the ably have made second. There is no rule to I was told the other day that "Beasie" If you marry Helen Blazes you©ll bare to change rules, but the bases will have to be closer cover this. The©play is bound to occur at some McGuirk, our last season©s manager, and her name. than the rule* call for. corner of the diamond, and provision should he Charlie Brady. the umpire, were to try Or make pet words to say out loud, but get There will be four little rooms in the made in the code, to meet Jt, there just the same. These ar<< but a few of the more important and organize a Hudson River League. I corner, two on each s;ide. which will be changes which suggest themselves. Base ball can picture "Beasie," who is quite an The King can take you by the throat, and choke used for coatrooms and for armories if rules are supposed to be enforced to the letter, orator, trying to convince Brady that there you ©ill you burst, the Harvard Rifles decide to use the build and if the magnates have finally made up their is a barrel of money in such a league, and But all you Dave to say by law is. "Pardon, ing as a drill hall. Inside nets will be hung minds to impress this fact on the-ir players no I know that Brady, who has had some ex Mister Hurst." , around the entire building eighteen inches chance should remain for an official to go wrong perience, will allow that "Beasie" knows The man that ends the season will have to go to from the wall, to keep the balls from re ou even the most intricate of rules. it all: but I will gamble that if the league church. bounding too rapidly. Arrangements will AN INCIDENT. is organized, somebody besides "Beasit1"© And squeak amen to every play or come right also be made to accommodate" the cricket In these days of fast ball it Is seldom that a will do the hustling. McGuirk. gave Port off the perch. team candidates. The light will be ad point in rules is overlooked, but one of the king land a good club last season and played mitted through a row of small windows umpires recently related an incident to the good ball himself, but I think that he And when the boys have dove white wings and high up in the wall and by skylights in writer in which umpire, players aud audience would be a more valuable man for any club never tell a lie. the roof, which will make the interior as alike overlooked a play. if he would, keep away from the manage They©ll wave great palms and sing sweet light as day. "It wns in one of the Plttsburg-New York psalms aud go round on the tly. games last year," he said. "Two men were ment of the club that he plays with. There will be no gate or turnstile, tho© you can The heating win necessitate nn increased out for New York, and several were on bases. hot your socks plant in the locker building. The lockers with ©Bill© Clark at the bat. Clark had two That Frank De Hass will long to pass the con nnd baths will also be in the old building. strikes against him. but the next ball he struck FEWER PIjAYERS. tribution box. Already the brick foundations have been o.t resulted in a low liner to the right of the YES. DEAR ELMER, put in and the steel frame will be put up pitcher. Hawley only partially stopped the J. Earle Wagner Favors Reduction Ned Is out for the booby prize. The first thing a week from now. so that the whole thing ball and a run scored. of League Teams. you know he will trade our Robbie for Sock may be completed by the middle of Feb " ©That was a funny-sounding hit of Olarke©s.© dolager and a string of beads. You never saw ruary at the latest. Externally this struc Joe Sugden observed shortly after. I said noth "League teams now carry too many such work as he is doing, besides getting In ture, costing $12,000, will be simple and ing, but it set me to thinking. After the game players," said J. Earl Wagner, of the on the Board of Control. plain. A square addition. 10x30 feet, is to I walked over1 to the bench where Clark was Washington Club, during the League meet That, last is the most nonsensical of all. go on one end, and a similar projection, bandaging a badly swollen left-hand. It dawned ing. "With fourteen or sixteen players Anyone, can see that foxey Ned wants to get only semi-circular, on the other. on me at once that the little hit to Hawley came traveling with the team more harm than on the Board for the sole and only purpose of Some little money may be spent in or in contact with Clark©s hand as he swung at the good is done. Why. the best work ever keeping the pennant perpetually in Baltimore. namentation, but the building is primarily ball, and that according to the rules he should done by a Washington team away from This is awful. for exercising purposes. The framework is have been declared out. But everyone over home was when we had only *cn men at And he is likely to succeed. to be of steel, tilled in with bricks to n looked It at the time, and I doubt if the big active work and no manager. At that There is a trifle of fear about that Cleveland distance of live feet above the ground, fellow knows to this day that he got a hit he time Gus. Schmelz was manager. He re Club this year. You see, besides the deals that and the remainder plastered on the outside was not entitled to." signed, and then we dropped player after sre coming off there is the fa-ct also that Pat- JACK DOYLE player, until finally the team was reduced sey hns been taught modern base ball by as and sheathed within. The roof was orig has returned to the effete East, and has allayed sociation with .Tack Doyle and the Orioles on inally designed for a building 50 feet wide, the apprehensions of local enthusiasts. His to ten men. "With those ten men we went The Pacific coast trip. Then, too, Frank De but when it was decided that nothing journey from the coast was punctuated by all West and won about two-thirds of the will unquestionably get into some trades short of a width of GO feet would do, a sorts of wild rumors concerning bis future.© He games. These men were worked regularly. Tset the dead arms of Young and Cuppy. steel framework had to be substituted, a was quoted as saying he would not play ball in They did not become stale or rusty. They might .lust as well consider Cleveland an extra cost of-$3000, for the wooden Washington; that he intended .to retire from the played willingly and to win, and ©for that division this season. one first planned. diamond to accent a busines-©g offer from a Holy- reason they did win. Teams of to-day do .WHAT©S THAT. oke friend, etc. When he reached Baltimore. not play so well, because they have" too ng to get married? Well, .the however, he denied these stories, and while lip many men on their pay-rolls. Some of them will; not only have a Dick Ilarloy, the clever outfielder of the admitted he would rather have gone to New York are certain to get out of condition by doing Cheerful and happy St: Louis Browns, and a resident of this or Brooklyn, still he wag pleased to play ball too much bench duty, and the re©sult ia good"- old world, j city, has been engaged to coach the Villa in the most beautiful city in America. lie an that when they are called upon to play j.n as .even tom- Nova College Base Ball team. He will ticipated no trouble whatever in coming to terms they are more of a handicap than a help .iust as good I start ! on his duties about Feb. 1. with Earl Wagner, but- diplomatically refused to to their teams." - That Eastern squib abopfe Pittsburg being in the hunt for Tucker did not, live long. Earle©s lieutenant made a wrong guess when he classed the Smoky City Club among the pursuers of the once famous Tucker. Charley McKee, who made money out of his WHEN STAMPED ON few years dabbling as a nynor league magnate, is hustling about the streets these days. He is ATHLETIC AND engaged in a new line of business, styled "op portunities grasped." McKee searches for per sons who have business stands for sale, and then his partner, a man named Faulkner, finds the purchaser. "I may take another fly in. base ball," said the ex-Paterson owner. "I had an idea of trying for the Youngstown CSub, but ^PALDINGS Base Ball Goods things did not suit me." McKee speaks well of the snappiness of Harry O©Hagen, and asserts have been used exclusively by that while the new comer is always talking iu he field he never forgets that he is in the . . MEANS . ... the National League since its for PITTSBURG POINTS. fame. "How do you stand on Ned Hanlon©s candi mation and adopted by nearly all dacy for the vacancy in the National Board?" was the query pushed at Watty this morning. the minor league, college and ama AN ECHO OF THE BRUSH OWNER "Oh. I wouldn©t care to say until the time STANDARD OF ?omes for casting my vote," was the reply. "There is lots of time ahead." teur teams throughout the country. SHIP STORY. George R. Vanderbeck, of the Detroits, was iere Saturday trying to buy a first baseman. Be would have taken either of the three that Pittsburg owns, but they are not for sale until Managers should write for samples and prices for 1898. We An Understudy Sprang the Gem and tried out for the position on the Pirate©s infield, "an went East last night. manufacture all our own goods and can give better satisfaction Charley Ruschauft, of Indianapolis, and a Charley Zuber Received the Blame Pittsburg partner, will handle the .score card than any one else. Catalogue of all Sports Free. and refreshment privilege at Exposition Park. They expect to secure© $5000 worth of advertising No More Contracts Sent in for the card and fence. CIRCLE.

Bits ol News, and Gossip. THE BLUES© PROSPECTS. Pittsburg.Jan. 17. Editor "Sporting Life:" What Manager Manning is Doing to The authorship of the much-discussed statement relative to J. Tomlinson Brush©s Redeem His Club. Kansas City, Jan. 16. Editor "Sporting Life:" New York. Chicago. Philadelphia. Washington. interest in the Pjttsburg Club was wrong Well, the drafting season is over and President ly given to Charley ^uber, the rotund Jimmy Manning is in peace for the first time Cincinnati gem producer. since the 1897 season closed. His Blues remain and unknown) make it extremely hazardous to The assertion must be credited to an intact for a wonder. While the National League buy." unknown who acted as an understudy for magnates have been dredging the Western League A BAD BREAK. his chief while the latter was basking in sea for new material the Kansas City team lost the balmy suns and breezes of Florida. The If the internal complications and troubles of stars. In fact, it had none to buy, but the concern were exposed to the Brush eye it sub knew a good thing when he heard it and let this is the first season that it escaped. President must certainly have been done so under the go at the right time. He caused a hit. Manning has also had his net out, and while it mpression that the statement of conditions would MANAGER WATKINS is generally believed he made a good catch, he is WHICH MAKES HIM MASTER OF THE be regarded as confidential. Assuredly it was, was not at ease over the report, and when not prepared to expose the personnel of the club and the publicity given to Mr. Brush©s Inter papers began enlarging on the same and even at this early date in the season. view cannot but have a very damaging effect discussing it as a fact he took his pen in hand MANNING©S MOVES. SITUATION. upon all future efforts of Mr. Von der Ahe in. anil dashed off a letter to Zuber, the Cincinnati One thing is certain, Mr. Manning proposes to the discharge of his duties as trustee. Coming note and comment man. The reply has arrived. have a team that will honor the city with a re from a man of Mr. Brush©s high standing and Charlie speaks of the story, tells of his recipi spectable place in the race, or he will quit the recognized merit it means a whole lot, and I ency of several shots from Pittsburgh manager, business. The players under control are required A Brilliant Strategic Move Whicli is, am sorry he made the break. These cheap re a bouquet from Circle and concludes by telling of to show up in Kansas City about. March 1. The porters draw considerably on their cigarette the facts of the case. He was in Dixie land preliminary practice will be done at Exposition imaginations, and it may be they added a when it was uttered. Park. Chicago, Pittsburg and probably Cincinnati Moreoier, Perfectly Legal, Equit sentence here and there. I know Mr. Brush No comment or denial of the asertion. was will play exhibition games here before the regular would not intentionally wrong Chris Vou der made in Charlie©s explanatory missive, and a season opens. No one knows how many men Man able and Amply Protective, o! All Ahe, for he is a true friend of the St. Louis second letter was started for Redtown to-day. ning has under contract at the present time, but magnate that was. The Pittsburg chief asked his friend if he did it is quite likely that the. following list will not think a repudiation of the declaration was report for practice, from which the team will be TRIBUTE TO COLONEL ROGERS. the proper caper. "The report has caused me selected: Pitchers^-Pardee, Watts, Parker, Roach, Parties in Interest. I would like to see Colonel John I. Rogers ap much annoyance, and a correction would be Gear and Meredith, and one or two National pointed or elected (whichever it may be.) to fill acceptable," said Watty. The latter also gave League twirlers. Catchers Merritt. of Pitts- St. Lovtis, Jan. 17. Editor "Sporting the vacancy on the National Board of Arbitration his reasons for criticising Zuber before he knew burg. Inflelders Rothfuss, Eagan, Stewart, Per Life,:" By a skillfnl move which has knock caused by the death of Mr. Byrne. Colonel of the facts. The worst he had said was a ry, Connaughton, Viox,. Williams and Nicholson. Rogers is the legal base ball luminary, and ha statement that the "man who made such an Outfielders SI?gel, McVicker and several others ed the detractors of Chris Von der Ah« off would be just, the man to unravel any complica jinriouncement was talking through his hat." whose names are not generally known, to the their feet the great German scored a de tion involving points of law. I am surprised that A BUNCH OF BLUKS. public. cisive victory last Wednesday. On that he is not now a member, and cannot understand The Pittsburgs will look like Buccaneers when SOME POSSIBILITIES. day the man who had controlled the des how they have been able to get along without they appear in championship togs. They will It is not certain that Asa Stewart will be. se tinies of the St. Louis Club since 1880 re- him so long. No one takes greater interest iu rival a rainbow in point of colors. The uni cured from Pittsburg. and there is a possibility sigped from the directory, and B, S. Muck- base ball than the Colonel, and few men give forms selected for them are livid. The Exposi that Frank Connaughtoii will retire from .the enfusa was elected president and treasurer it. more time and attention. He is a forceful tion Park spangles will be made up of white game, in which event Perry will be a candidate in his stead. As Mr. Von der Ahe could writer and eloquent speaker, and there is no bet knickers, white shirts, blue caps, and stockings for short stop. Viox and Williams played with not come in as a creditor while holding ter entertainer anywhere. Surely Colonel Rogers of red and blue stripes. Their guernseys will St. Joe last year, and may be competitors for these positions his stepping down and must get that vacant place on the Board. Be be red and blue. The trip uniform will be of the third corner. Williams is the heaviest hiiter out was necessary. It is well known sides the East is entitled to it. and in the East. blue trousers white shirts, blue belts. On the of the two, but his fielding is more erratic. Dr. that he has mortg©aged his property who in base ball is in the same mental class shirt fronts and caps will be the letter "P," Harley Parker, the Chicago pitcher, is also claim and advanced large sums from with the Colonel? worked in red worsted. ed by Manning, but there is no certainty that he TO TRAIN AT HOME. These outfits have been chosen after days o.f ill not play the baby act as he diu last year. time to time to build up the Sportsman©s Park deliberation. They were chosen by Manager THE "WESTERN lUJSIE." and Club Association. The Board of Directors President Muckenfuss is daily receiving offers Watkins, who prides himself on the selection. Your correspondent talked with Al Pardee, ,the considered it only just that he should be pro from various Southern points to bring the Browns* {They will be Piratical, at least. Blues© star pitcher, last year, at St. Joseph, Mo., tected, and upon reorganization decided to file a down there for preliminary spring practice, but TO ACCOMMODATE THE CROWD. a few weeks ago. He is in fine shape, and put CHATTEL DEED OF TRUST, he has already booked exhibition dates for the A roughly drawn plan of the changes in the in the winter in an electric power house. .He leaking Chris Von der Abe a preferred creditor early part, of April with Kansas City and Mil and naming him as trustee. By this action he is waukee at St. Louis. The climate here Is de entrance and ticket selling plans of the Expo thinks he will be able to pitch the game of his lightful every other spring, and as last year sition Park is on view at the headquarters life the coming season. Referring to last season put in a position where no one can "squeeze " im, and when he does part with his controlling it was miserable, he figures that it will be fine to-day. It was hurriedly sketched off the orig Pardee threw a few bouquets at himself, after this season. B. M. STUART. inal just to show the gang how things would be which he explained his inability to win more nterest entirely he is now so situated that he handled next year. The first change noted is games by admitting that he did not try to, and an do so with dignity and profit. The other o boa I©d fence enclosing the walk from the old because other players on the team did not play reditors have been looked after also, and there turnstiles to the grand stand steps. It is the the best they knew how. President Manning will an be no "kick" coming from any of them, be- QUESTIONS AfSWERED. intention to separate the grand stand patrons personally look after the management of the ^ause none have been overlooked. The document and those of the bleachers before they enter team, and no pouting or lushing will be tolerated is based upon facts, is Cummings, Chicago, 111. To the best of our the park. Separate entrances will be provided for one moment. Players will adorn vhe bench ABSOLUTELY LEGAL knowledge the case was not brought before for each stand and bleachers. Persons once on without pay for any infraction of the rules. in every respect, and all this talk in the local the National Board. For positive assurance, the free seats and desiring to enter the pavilion RETRIBUTION. papers about fighting it is sheer nonsense. No however, write to. Mr. N. E. Young, Washing can do so by getting a ticket at the exchange Ixwal cranks take considerable satisfaction in man with an ounce of brains is going to butt his ton, D. C. ___ gate. Under the grand stand a passage has Fred Lake©s dilemma, and declare that. his un head against a stone wall, and bucking against been cut, permitting occupants of the right and happy lot and gloomy prospects are nothing more this instrument is practically in the. same cate Reader, Mechanicsville, N. T. (1) 27. (2) 1887. left bleachers to exchange places if they desire. or less than retribution for the base ingratitude gory. Whoever conceived this .coup certainly BThe 26-cent seats will again.be located in the shown Jiiumy Manning last year, knew his business, and he ought to be decorated Aiken, Knoxville, Tenn. There is no way of extreme corner of centre field. They will have EDW. KUNDEGTvABER. bv the society of financial experts. It is abso definitely determining the championship except a ticket oflice and entrance just outside of the lutely safe and business like, and was exactly by comparative performances. On that Penn corner as previously existed before the flood of SUNDAY©S SUCCESS. tlie right thing to do at the. right time. sylvania would be entitled to the champion last spring. MR. MUCKES©FUSS ship. There will be five ticket windows and seven Far Better at Conversions Than He is recardod by the local press merely as a figure entrances.including a carriage opening, and these head^ president, the boss president being really A. L. !>.. Washington, D. C. We do pot think ere considered ample to accommodate any rush. Was at Ball Playing. the "whole thing" as ever a sort of Hanna von any mistake has been made. The number of STILL HOLDING THEIR CONTRACTS. Cbarlestown, Ind.. Jan.-15. Evangelist W. A. dev Abe and McKinley Muckenfuss arrangement. chances is certainly large, but O©Hagan is an, The contract mill has not been grinding for Sunday! who was converted while a member of I am not in a position to state whether this is extraordinary fielder. over a week. Not another agreement has been the Chicago Base Ball team, has just closed a absolutely true or not, but ! do know that Muck received since I last wrote you. "What does wonderful revival at Salem. That city has been enfuss has unlimited authority in the financial af Blanchard, Richmond, Va. It is a misdeal. such a lull mean?" was asked the Pirate chief. known as a "bad town," but the stay of the fairs of the corporation, although he has had "It has no significance." he replied. "The evangelist brought to the altar oldtime-sinners nothing to do with the direction of the players. Fleming, Harrisburg, Pa. It is no count. same thing happens in a club every year. Many whose conversion caused a sensation. As a re He is conceded to have ability, and will not be players do not think of signing their contracts sult of his work the local dealers had to send a dummv for anyone. Mr. Von der Ahe enter Knight, Greater New York Pitcher Norton1* until the last moment, and frequently you find for extra orders of Bibles. deck after deck of tains for him the sincerest affection, and it is winter home is Conneaut, O. cases where players have brought the blank cards were burned, the saloons were closed and agreements with them when reporting for prac heartily reciprocated. J. E. W.. Liberty, Ind. Sam La Roque. Wind Salem is a dry town. THE NEW PRESIDENT tice. They sign the articles on their arrival and Mr. Sunday©s method of preaching Is unique has been faithful to all the best interests of the sor Mills, Quebec, Canada, is the manager of hand it in to the club manager. Possibly that and aggressive. He pointed out the_ sinners, St. Louis Base Ball Club, and the St. Louis the Paterson Club of the Atlantic League. is the way some of our players will do." called them imps of hell, excoriated them, and There is a strong-sized suspicion among winter public knows and appreciates this. He is the Constant Reader, Danville, Pa. (1) It would ended by asking them to join church. During his logical successor to Chris Von der Ahe, and base ball fans that there is more than general three weeks© stay 200 professed conversion and should btPaccepted as" such. If given proper only apply to National League players. (2) indifference behind the delay in the case of allied themselves" with the various congregations. opportunities and sufficient resources are made Yes. several unsigned Pirates. The exact cause is due When he left a purse of $500 was given him available I predict for him a fair measure of in a few weeks. It cannot be talked dowu. and 2000 people accompanied him to the train. success. T!u>P players and public all speak well Jack, Buffalo, N. Y.-A Wins. JAGS. Sundav savs that while playing in the field for of him, and his head is not swelled. He tells George E. Nichols. Milwaukee©s outfielder. can the Chicago Base Ball team be happened into me he realizes the attitude in which he is Krick. Reading, Pa. The player must take a not shake Pittsburg snow from his feet. He is a revival meeting and was converted. While play placed, but that he is going right ahead saying trick to merit. still about town enjoying himself. "I had pretty ing ball he had foe reputation of being the fastest nothing and sawing wood, doing his duty to the eood hick last year," Nic was heard to say to runner on the diamond. best of his ability; that he will try to give satis Reader, Birmingham, Ala. Altoona, Pa., had no e. passing friend one day last week. The little faction, and with generous support will surely professional club in 1897. outfielder believes that he will go home in a CLOUGH-AN SON. do so otherwise he will not be in it. Matters few days. are complicated at present, and no one can tell E. L., New York City The leading bookmakers The verdict in the Mitcbell case which was at a glance what the outcome will be. It is a declared all bets off. spoken of last week caused a lot of talk among "These Two Were "Wed; and Merrily case of watching and waiting. ! local .players. The suit is likely to be appealed. Rang the Marriage Bells." WHEN MR. JOHN T. BRUSH W. D. A., Washington, D. C. (1) 25 inrdngs, Newspapers never let such stunning verdicts got back to Indianapolis be had considerable to Fargo vs. Grand Forks at Devil©s Lake, N. D., stand without another try. . , Grace Anson,.daughter of Captain A..C. Anson. July IS, 1S91. (2) 24 innings. Secretary Frank Balliett leaped three feet into of the Chicago Base Ball Club, was married at say about his visit to St. Louis. Of course. Mr. the air last Thursday on opening a telegram. her parents© home, in Chicago, night of Jan. 12. Brush lias always maintained that he did not to Mr. Walter H. Clough, son of the late William want or intend to buy the St. Ixniis Club, and A. J. Peth. San Antonio. Tex.--(l) It is The message was from his brother Philip, a man McNeil Clough. one of the best-known jurists of this is positively true. Messrs. Dickson and Tal- (2) Not unless the umpire himself se who for years has had charge of the Ford River bott of Indianapolis, were the gentlemen Mr. play. (3) A force hit. Lumber Co.. at Ford River, Mich., which is Kansas. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. P. S. Henson. The bride was attended by Brush was representing, and for the best in inainlv© owned by P. A. Auten. The Michigandei- terests of base ball it is only proper that this said that he would be in Pittsburg next day her sister. Miss Adele Anson. as maid of honor, Cn route nome to see the folks. "I©ll go with and the bridegroom by his brother, Mr. Frank should be known. There is no objection.© I take Clough. of Kansas City, Mo. After the reception it to a general statement of these facts being liim." said Frank, and he did. The lad©s arrival a wedding supper was served.. Mr, and Mrs. given out to the Associated Press by Mr. Brush, at Limestoneville was unexpected, but there xvas Clough left for Philadelphia, whence they will but it does geem a betrayal of confidence to go a round of corn buskins, pumpkin shavings, etc., go to Atlantic City, N. J., and thence to New beyond this, and make the damaging addition gotten up in their honor. The Pirates© secretary tliat "suits, judg-uents, mortgages, claims Otnown and treasurer will be back Thursday. York, returning home in four weeks. 8 SPORTINO Jan-

anxious to see as much of the game as possible having the assurance that if there is not room before their train time. Tbe amount Of time for them in the Eastern League there is another .hat could be. saved by the prompt movement of almost equally fast that has a berth open and the players while in the game would be very ap will give them a hearty welcome. Personally preciable. I would like to see the club remain in its TUCKER ALL RIGHT. present company, but if the powers that be pre Donovan spoke very highly in tbe praise of fer some other city there will be no desperate "Tom" Tucker, and said "that as a fielding first MANAGER BUMS ALIVE TO HIS efforts from here to prevent it. There are a baseman but one man was his superior. He could great many fans here who insist that the not understand why some of the clubs did not fall OPPORTUNITIES, ATLANTIC LEAGUE over each other in tbe endeavor to secure Tucker, is as fast a, class as the Eastern, and they and said more than one could use him. not only believe the attraction of an entirely new lot on account of his wonderful abilities as fielder, of teams next summer would be, of much benefit but because he was such a tireless worker, and to the club financially. Just where we are at, threw so mucn ginger into the other players Eighteen Good Men and True Put Under however, will be known after the meeting of and the game. As an example of Tucker©s fidelity the Eastern League, and, in common with many to bis club "Patsey" referred to a game be played Contract Without the Least Noise or others, I don©t, care a continental as long as in Washington the close of last season. It was base ball is assured. EKIM. known that McGann. of Toronto, was coming to Washington. Tucker was coaching like an In Bluster Some Facts About the JE WELL©S JEWELS. INCIDENTS OF THE NEW ENGLAND dian, aud thinking to guy him Donovan got near him and said: "Get onto yourself. What in tbe A Batch of Players Signed by Nor world are you trying to crack your-lungs for? Hew Men Secured, Etc, folk©s New Manager. LEAGUE MEETING, ,-Uive sopie of ©em for next season. You aren©t going to play in this city next season. "Tuck" Norfolk, Va., Jan. 19.--Editor "Sporting Life:"© wasn©t a bit flustered, but said to Donovan: "I Newark. N. J., Jan. 9. Editor "Sporting Manager Jewel! paid Norfolk a visit last week, want to see Washington in the sixth ©-lace. DO Life:" Manager Burns aroused the cranks and made your correspondent a pleasant call. Why the Circuit Was Not Increased matter where I am going next season," and he of this city from their midwinter sleep His trip here at this time was to meet Owner let himself out worse than ever, while "Patsey" last week by giving out same news anent Cunningbam, for the first time, and talk over held bis peace and let Tom go it for all be was the team which is to represent Newark on matters for the conduct of tbe Norfolk team for to Eight Cities Bright Prospects worth the remainder of tbe game. And this is the diamond this year. In the first place ©98. . -i the kind of a man that League clubs can spare Tommy is to be in the game himself. He MR. JEWELL to go to other fields. The club that takes him will again cavort about iu one of the out expressed himself is feeling confident that ha ol the League Gossip About Clubs, will never regret It. could give Norfolk a good team, and is at pres field positions, and his little \vagon-tpngite ent hard at work to this end. He has signed a SPOKES FROM THE HUB. will make many an ambitious twirler©s few men, some old favorites in the old Virginia Managers and Players. Park. Connell, who has captained and played first heart sore. League, having playad on the Norfolk Club when base for tbe Maiden Club la.«t season, announces GOOD MEN GO. a member of that organization, among whom his intention to play professionally next season. The team tvlll be shaken up and many might be mentioned George Weeks, pitcher; Boston, Jan. 20. Editor "Sporting Life:©" He is a fine run-getter,, and would fill in well of the old faces of the past two years Jack Corcoran, short stop; Cote, catcher. Cor- Tho New England League broke the with some club. will be missing in this year©s make-up. Chief coran was tbe star in short field down here in monotony that is characteristic of the off- The well-known minor leaguer, Jack Leigh- among these will be Harry O©Hagan and tbe "scrappy" days, and his playing was much season in the national game. The bustling ton, who has been very ill in Pea body for some "Hasty" \Vright, the former being drafted admired by the whole League, and he was minor league of that name had a spirited weeks, wants to be New England League umpire by Pittsburg and the latter being allowed to go, given up reluctantly when he quit here for the meeting here last week that brought wjtC next season. owing to his alleged unpopularity with some of faster Detroits, with which club, as is well It a remarkably large gathering of the in Pitcher Lewis, of tbe Bosto;^!, has been working the cranks and players. Both of these players known, he made a big hit by his brilliant work terested. We bad a chance to look over for -diligently this winter. He if trying for the de were noted for their batting qualities, O©Hagan©s until a serious accident befel him. If "Corky" the first time in some moons ©"Jack." Mc gree of A. M. at Williams, his alma mater, and average last year being .322 and Wright©s .372. is in good condition, which he writes he is in, Carthy, who goes to I©ittsburg next season ho is taking a course at tbe Curry School of Ex Both will be greatly missed in that respect. he will be tn*e same star here as of yore. pression. NEW MEN SECURED. OTHEK FAVORITES. and has been a Western League light for 1 had. a very pleasant call from the veteran. Obte is also well liked here, and the renewal several seasons. "Jack" has improved in Charlie Ganzel, last week. Charlie never looked To make up for this loss Manager Burns has of bis acquaintance in Norfolk the coming season every way. He is a flue fellow and an or been gunning about for new material. Up to better. He represents the French Garment Co.. date he has eighteen men on the available list, will be quite acceptable. He has done excellent nament to the game. He spoke hopefully manufacturers of skirts in Kalamazoo, Mich.. and work here, and the assurances are that bis the boys tell me that he is a very good salesman. from which he expects to secure a team fit of his future in I©ittsburg. and was loud in to cope with tbe other Atlantic Leaguers. Tbe work will be a repetition of the past. praise of his manager, Mr. Watkins, with© Charlie has an office on Chauncy street. George Weeks had an only drawback to Trtmfc whom his association had been of the most President Horace A. Keith, of the Brockton men signed and under reserve up to date are undoubtedly would have been a brilliant future Club, was down East last week and paid a visit Carrick, Cogan, Jordan, Bolger and Brenner, delightful nature. "Billy" Murray, of pitchers; Rothfuss aud Nelson, catchers; Cassi- for the so©-ithpaw-he was handv-apped seriously by to his manager. Walter Burnham. He saw Wal bis inability of control. But Weeks says he haa Providence, was there, not a bit happy over ter©s team play polo, and such a struggle he dy. Delehanly, Hatfield, Daly. Calhoun and Gal- the loss of his crack catcher. Dixon. lagher. ; Burns, Gettinger, Fitzmaurlce quit the "aerial suspension act," and now has never saw in all of his life. He thought it a good command. If this be so he is all right. though be made no bones in saying wonder nobody was killed. One man almost had and Strasburger, outflelders, and Pickett and Hallman, utilty intieklers. OF THE NEW MEN, that Washington had secured a most* his eye put out, and there was scarcely a player Rodman, Elton and Donald, little Is known reliable and faithful man. Anoth who did not show the marks of the combat. THE PITCHING DEPARTMENT here of their qualities. Rodrnan hails from er popular ball tosser on the scene was Jimmy McCarthy. Of the Pittsburgs. has a brother who looms up strong, Carrick, Cogan and Jordan being the blue grass regions, and was recommended by Connors, of the Chicagos. who is also in tine is an outfielder he wants to place with some minor tried Atlantic Leaguers, while in Bolger and Brenner we have two promising local youngsters. Newton, whom Norfolk sold to Louisville, and shape and hopeful that be will play his old league team next season. If the youngster takes comes here in preference to a high salary from ling for the Colts the .coming season. Then after his speedy brother he will turn out all Behind the plate we have faithful Adam Roth- fuss, than whom there is no better catcher Hartford. there was the r.ie,w League umpire. Tommy Con- right. Elton, the new outfielder, hails from the West nolly, a quiet, prepossessing looking young chap. The talk about tbe Bostons not being allowed to in the Atlantic League. To help him out Man ager Burns has signed John Nelson, of the ern Association. He i& known, in that organiza Manager Selee and Captaia Duffy were on band practice with the Pi©incetoQ boys on account of tion as a good player. most of the session. © being professionals is bosh. It was thought bet Canandaigua (New York State League) Club. Nelson©s record is an enviable one, ranging ninth "Brownie" Foreman is another new addition FRANCHISE SF>EKERS. ter to go further south, and that is all there was to the club. He is well-known all over. If he to it. in batting, with an average of .340, and third Managers J. Louis Bacon, of Danvers, and among the catchers with the excellent average has disposed of his erratic disposition he should Mike Garrity. of Portland, were on band in April 19. Lexington Day, comes on a Tuesday help us out a bit in the box. (his season. Philadelphia had this date last sea of .985. He caught in 61 - games and practi imest of franchises. There had been plenty Of cally led the league at the receiving end. First base is yet unfilled, but a first-class talk to the end that the League wanted to in son, but it would not be a bit surprising if New player to fill in this gap is being angled for. York got the date this year. If this in so -. - © © " THE INFIELD. crease its circuit and this would doubtless have The make-up of the infield is as yet-unset THB MAKE-UP. been done had the chibs applying for the same weather is propitious the grounds would be As at present constituted the team will "lins packed. tled. Cassidy and Delehanty will hold down been fully organized and ready to do business. the first and second bags respectively. For snort up" on March 25, when they report for practice, Mr. Garrity spoke forcibly about the prospects The Newton A. A. will hare a fine team in the as follows: Pfanmiller, Foreman, Donald, Weeks, field this season. Yale will play a game in New stop Gallagber and Hatfield will dispute the In Manchester. N. H.. ss did Mr. Bacon of the honors. Gallagher is well known here, having pitchers; Cote, Snyder, catchers: Corcoran, shorb outlook In Nashua, but it was thought best not ton. Newton will play with Harvard at Cam stop; first base, to be filled; second base, Wentz.; bridge and want a game in Newton. played with Wilmingtou and Reading. He has to alter the circuit as at present constituted. also played with Philadelphia and Syracuse. third base, Weddige; right field, ©Elton; centre The time to seek admission for a club is really "Si" Goodfriend. tbe New York "Sun" man, field, McFarlan; left field, Weihl. who was with the "gang" on the around-the-World His work last year was poor, owing to some before tbe annual meeting, the close of an old trouble with Denny Long. He claims he was This looks like a good club, but changes are season, perhaps, rather than at the beginning trip, and is now in the theatrical field, was liable to occur at any time. Norfolk must have here last week. "Goody" cannot refrain from badly treated and could not do himself justice. of a new one. That would give the new aspir He is pleased with the prospect of playing a first-class club, and no one knows or appre ants an opportunity to get to work immediately talking base ball, and never forgets his old ciates this fact more than Mr. Cunninghatn, and friends. He is all .right. JACOB C. MORSE. under Burns, and if he should strike his ©96 aud show a front at the annual meeting. form we want no better. At third Daley and I honestly believe he will strive hard to furnish TOO LATE. Calhoun are the aspirants. It is doubtful this city a representative worthy of its people Where club 5s admitted as late as January BLOOMSBURG©S BOYS. whether Eddie DaJey will again cover the bag. and* liberal patronage. the manager has his hands full to look out for While with the exception of Schaub, of the TOO HARSH. grounds, subscriptions and players, so that it Athletics, he accepted more chances than any It looks as though tbe Atlantic League pro would be exceptional if be could have a club The Work Last Season as Shown by other third baseman, still he was wofully weak prietors were a bit previous in enforcing the at tbe opening of the ^ason that could begin Statistics. at the bat. Opinion is divided as to the policy black list. Several members of last season©s to hold its own with the other teams. That has Bloomsburg, Pa., Jan. 18. Editor "Sporting of keeping him, and if tbe youngster, Calboun, Atlantic ranks have been thus "Siberiaed" un been shown lo be the case again ai CLUBS Batting Fielding Stolen he played with Grand Rapids and Kansas City. lantic League©s Blacklist. as now organized promise to be very evenly Ave.. Ave. Bases At one time he was with Louisville. He is matched, and it looks as if the season of 189S Aldinger, If...... 382 .915 IS regarded as a valuable man. For the other Hartford, Couo., Jan. 18. Editor "Sporting would be exceptionally successful. Tauiiton. the Seavers. rf...... 366 .949 24 position there are two candidates, Fitzmaurice Life:" There is veiy little to chronicle in base tail-ender of last season, will be very strong Hallman, cf...... » .364 .064 16 and Strasburger. The former played seventy-one ball affairs in th-3 capital city at present, with this year and will leave no stone unturned to Patcben. c...... 360 .352 : S games with Taunton and New Bedford, of the the exception of Tom turns, who has left us have a club as good as any in the league. Presi Owens, s*. & rf...... 344 .860 8 New England League last year, and had a bat to become a base ball magnate. Tbe same players dent Herbert Presbrey, who represented his club Oodheart, .2b...... 343 .033 32 ting average of .289, and a fielding average of who closed the season here are reserved fur at the meeting, made a very favorable impres Messerly. Ib...... 336 .966 10 .803, and stole twenty-four bases. Strasburger fcli season of ©98, although it is said that Henry sion. He stated that there was no feeling at all C. Smith. 3b...... 326 ,870 ] bails from the Frederick (Md.) Club, and was Gastright and Reddy Mack will not be retained. against Brockton beyond that of generous rivalry. Dunn. p. & cf...... 313 .890 8 recommended by Tom Gettinger. NOT IN DEMAND. He denied that Taunton had tried its utmost Posner. p. & cf...... 308 .900 t> MINOR MENTION. The stories set afloat during last fall to th« to "throw down" Brockton last season. Manager McNeely. p. & rf... .298 .857 2 Last week Manager Burns signed William Hall- effect that all the major Lei©gue managers were John Smith ("Phenom") is hustling in Bristol. Young. SB...... 206 .870 3 umn as a utility man. Hallman played a few tumbling over each other in their efforts lo Pa. He says be has secured in Walker tbe Hepting, p...... 267 .880 6 games with Long©s Reading team, but not enough secure some of the Hartford players evidently did crack pitcher of tbe Pennsylvania League, and a Chamberlin c...... 257 .974 C, to place him in the records. not pan out. as the, drafting period has ©gouo man who is better than Dunkle, of the Phillies. Watts. 3b...... 246 .883 10 There is still some talk about town regarding by and Hartford has not lost a man through He has also signed a player named Katol. of Holloway, ss. & rf.... .245 .871 11 Newark and the Eastern League, but nothing that process which lands :>spiring young Class Detroit. Manager ©Robert Whiting, of the Paw- Fisher, If...... 222 .008 S definite can be gleaned. When spoken to on A ball tossers in the National League ranks at tuckets, was unable to be at the meeting on Splain, ss...... 216 , .825 5 tbe subject Manager Bums said as yet no over an expense of $500 to those who are willing account of the illness of his wife. L. Smith, p...... 210 .929 3 tures had been made to him to leave tbe At to test the abilities of tbe young men in tbi* OTHERS HUSTLING. Everson, p...... 101 .947 1 lantic League, and that until then it would be parent base ball organization. The management President Michael Moy, who represented the In Walker, Hepting and Selvers, Fall River time to consider them. Nothing will be known are on the lookout for two infielders aud a» club, was but three days out of a sick bed. secured the three best men in their positions until the result of the -vote taken by mail by outfielder. and they may be obliged ©to (jet an Jimmy Canavan, the well-known player, was on that the league contained, and they will make President Powers shall be given to the public. other catcher to assist MSke Roach. hand with the New Bedford people. He is at a big mistake if they do not place Seavers on ____ ESSEX. BILL SMINK work securing players for his team, and is con-., first. will probably be left outside the Atlantis ticlent that the club will be one that will make In "Pop" Watts Dayton secured a good, sober SCRANTON©S STAND. League breastworks, he being one of ths 12 its old rival. Fall River, take a decided move and hard worker, who has an arm of iron and is players whom the League voted to discipline fop on to win. Manager Finn was anxious to have a sure death to bunt hitters. Almost Sure to Have Ball in Some conduct injurious to the national game. In jus thf league vote that drafted players who did Any in.i "©©irer of n mipiv !p« tpn"i lonidne tice to Stnink it should be said that while mot remain should revert to the club from which for a pitcher would do well to sign Darnbach, Recognized League. with tbe Hartford team be did nothing to causa they were drafted in case they came back to oi tbe ^hiiiiiokiu i<©am. Scranton, Pa., Jan. 17. Editor "Sporting the Atlantic League moguls to heap coals of fnw the same league, and this matter will come It is surprising that some club has not gobbled Life:"--It©s been some time since you had a on bis head, with the exception of a littlo up again at the schedule meeting. Manager up Goodheart and Hallman. letter from this Deck of the woods. acd. scuffle he had with one of the Richmond play Marston represented Fall River and is confident Messerly, the star first baseman of the Micawber-like. I am still waiting for something ers in a hotel here late in the season. Scuink that his club will regain its old superiority. League, is still unsigned, and can be addressed to turn up. Tbe base ball situation here is came on here from Paterson last week to sea ©PATSEY" DONOVAN at Bloomsburg, Pa. rather difficult to figure out just now, about the the owner of the local club in regard to his recently paid us a visit looking as tine as fie ever Aldinger, who lcd v our team in batting, was only thing definite that can be said being we chances for being with the team next season. did in bis life, "Patsey" thinks with bis friend tbe most scientific batter in the league. will surely have a team in. the field. As near I met him as he was leaving town, and be "Mike" Griffin on two important things. He as I can learn said he derived very little satisfaction from his thinks the committee on rules wdtild do well to THB MATTER STANDS visit. He is anxious to play here, but if h« compel catchers to come behind the bat all tbe He Cannot Collect. about as follows: A local association was formed isn©t \vanted he would like his release so that time, thus effecting considerable of a saving of Cleveland. O,. Jan. 19. William. Bradley, the with the understanding they could purchase be may negotiate with other clubs before it is " ne. especially as It has been argued that the young Clevelander who played with Burlington, Scranton©s franchise in tbe Eastern League in too late to secure a place. Reddy-Mack is said >nes are now too long on account of (he heavy la., of the Western Association, last summer, case President Powers had not secured a buyer to be the other Hartford player "who is ineli nig. He urges, too. that the umpires should and was sold by that club to Dubuque, is hav by January 1. Subscriptions to the amount of gible to play in the Atlantic League, but as Ihe players to move more quickly in going ing some trouble with the Burlington Club. He $5000 were secured and tbe new parties signi he is not wanted for next season we will losa d taking tbe field than has ©beeii received in payment for his last chunk of salary fied their willingness to take hold, but tbe pres no sleep over that matter. ^paling propensities of some play- a note for $39 from the Burlington Club, and ent owners were unable to deliver the goods, MANAGER BARNIE n unpleasantly patent. De- has been able to collect only $6.50 of it. Brad the claim now being made that. Mr. Powers made a. flying trip here last week and it waa nn said on the subject some ley has presented his case to Nick Young, but re has, or claims, the right to dispose of the fran reported that his visit was for the purpose of on tbe field, as if ceived very cold consolation from that official, chise for whatever he can get. In the mean disposing of his interest in the local club. He JSuch action is very who only told him to refer bis case to the Na time pave Hartford parties an option on his holdings, where so tional Board, and perhaps b« could get bis re THE NEW ASSOCIATION but if they do not come to time soon his in They are lease. is going quietly ahead preparing for next season, terest is likely to lie sold to outside parties. TIM O©KEEJ/H, Jan. SPOPtTINQ LIFE. 9

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90. McGill, St. P...... 8 11 .245 14 0 0 9. Driscoll, G. R...... 35 87 70 18 .902 1. Dowling. Mil.. 303 54 24 9,0 294 1.84 92. O©Rourke, K. C.. .. 79 95 .243 117 10 37 10. Delehanty, Mil. & Det. 81 217 244 51 .900 2. Jones. Mil .... 558 89 32 144 258 1.8S 92. Cassidy, Minn ..... 23 36 .243 46 6 15 11. Roat, Minn ...... 70 190 216 46 .898 3. Phillips, Ind. .1372 193 87 363 265 l.S» REALJHAMPIONS. 94. Friend. K. C...... 10 13 .241 21 2 1 12. Steinfeldt, Det ...... 11 37 31 10 .897 4. Terry. Mil ...1089 150 61 271 256 1.90 94. Eustace,. I. & Minn. 77 105 .^241 143 10 4 12. Hines. Det ...... 41 94122 27 .888 5. Reidy. G. R. & 94. Roat, G. R. & Minn 66 109 .241 137 6 19 14. Truby, K. C...... 18 44 41 11 .885 Milwaukee ... 1247 199 73 347 278 1.92 97. Wolters, Ind. & Col. 9 18 .240 19 0 3 15. Nyce, St. P...... 27 47 65 31 .781 6. Kenner, Det. & ACCORDING TO WESTERN LEAGUE 97. Taylor, Mil...... 9 12.240 17 0 0 THIRD B ASHMEN. Columbus . . .. 744 135 55 204 274 1.96 99. Cartwright, Minn.. 14 23 .239 35 0 5 1. Holllngsworth, St. P.. 14 15 28 2 .956 7. Rettger, Mil. ,& 100. Alien, Det...... 40 50 .237 66 2 4 2. Keuhne, Minn ...... 54 15 18 2 .95(1 Columbus . ..1180 172 80 343 200 2.00 AVERAGES. 101. Daniels, Col...... 9 13 .232 16 2 1 3. Eustace Minn. & Ind. 81 99168 26 .911 .8. Wolters., Ind. & 102. Spies, St. P...... 69 129 .229 159 7 23 4. Gray, Ind ...... 125 145 218 37 .90S Columbus . .. 701 141 61 238 340 2.03 102. Boyle. Minn ...... 43 76 .229 108 6 8 5. Hatfield, G. R...... 45 62 108 IS .904 9. Thomas, Det ..1441 235 93 405 ! 281 2.06 102. McKibber, G. R.... 42 60 .229 81 3 15 6. McGarr, Col ...... 78 98 122 2* .902 10. Bames, Mil ...1193 180 79 339 284 2.07 The Hoosier Team Ranks Well in Every 102. Menefee. K. C...... 66 100 .229 134 17 37 7. Genins. Col ...... 54 80 112 .25 .885 1. Cross, G. R. & 106. Foreman, F., Ind .. IS 32 .228 41 5 2 8. Piekett, K. C...... 18 20 40 8 .882 St. Paul ...... 1272 218 80 367 288 2.10 107. Keener, Col...... 10 18 .225 1 1 9. Rourke, K. C...... 99 138 167 42 .879 12. Foreman, J., Department o! the Game Mc 108. Hutchison. Minn... 19 30 .224 40 1 1 10. Steinfeldt, Det ...... 125 194220 62 .869 G. R.. K. C. & 109. Barnes, Mil ...... 18 25 .216 30 0 1 11. Kahoe, Ind ...... 12 15.31 ©7 .868 Columbus .. . . 898 194 71 269 299 2.21 110. Ganzel, Minn ...... 10 15 .208 19 0 3 12. Myers, Mil ...... 115 145 249 70 .849 23. Clarksou. Mil. & Bride, ol St. Paul, the Leading 111. Bannon, T., K. C... 16 17 .200 20 4 12 13. Smith, Mil ...... 15 14 25 7 .848 Detroit .. ... 645 137 49 188 291 2.22 112. Driscoll, G. R, . ... 11 26 .199 34 1 1 14. Nvce, St P...... 84 103144 49 .835 24. Barnett, K. C,, Batsman o! the League. 113. Rettger. Col...... 19 24 .191 31 1 0 15. GUlen. St. P...... 13 18 30 10 .828 St. P. & G. R. 782 172 58 234 299 2.23 114. Jones, B.. Col..... 11 16 .189 1 4 16. McKinney, G R...... 44 62 93 33 .824 15. Wads©th, Det. 477 109 36 146 308 2.25 115. Cross, S. P., G. R. 14 26 .186 31 8 6 17. Newell. ~G. R...... 30 30 68 23 .816 16. Scott, G R... 915~" 180 68 208 293 2.26 President B. B. Johnson, of the Western 116. Erieken, St. P...... 12 181 21 2 3 IS. Reilly. K. C...... 39 43 82 39 .762 27. Tavlor, Mil .. 514 97 41 156 303 2.27 League, has made a complete compilation 117. Clartison, Mil. & Det .180 13 2 0 19. Preston, St. P...... 13 16 26 14 .750 18. Philllppi, Min 672 154 52 204 303 2.36 of the averages for 1897 of the players of 118. Carney, Minn...... 173 17 2 0 SHORT STOPS. 19. McGill, St. P. 509 114 41 140 287 2.41 119. Eagan, Det...... 172 20 7 0 1. Keuhne, Minn ...... 25 36 96 9 .936 ;0. Egan, Det .. 848 185 71 263 310 2.44 the League in batting, fielding and base 10 0 1 running. The averages of the players of 120. Moran, Minn ...... 101 2. Lewee, Mil ...... 126 276 462 57 .928 1. Hahn,, Det ...1168 255 97 374 320 2.48 121. Hahn, Det...... 157 3 i 3. Alien, Det ...... 61 121 220 40 .895 12. Fig©m©r. Min.. 1339 255 109 422 315 2.65 the Indianapolis team show that the club 18 4 0 is thoroughly entitled to its position. The 122. Brady, G. R...... 131 4. Hulen, Col ...... 130 294 401 92 .883 13. Pardee, K. C.. 587 136 49 186 317 2.T:.© 123. Figgemler, Mina. .. .122 20 3 0 5. Connaughton K. C. ...135 317432104 .878 14. Brady, G. R.. 834 200 71 279 334 " c-lub stands first in team batting and third 124. Fcott, G. R...... 120 15 1 0 6. Wheelock, G R...... 13 ©.24 60 12 .875 15. Hutch©n. Min..1302 286 115 413 31~ in team fielding. Wood. McFarland, Mc 125. Rekly, Mil...... ,104 13 10 0 7. Shugart, St.©P...... 88 203319 77 .871 56. Oarney, Min. & Carthy and Motz are among the iirst fif 7. Hines, Det ...... 83 151 207 53 .871 K. C...... 597 153 59 195 325 2l teen hitters, with Wood standing third FIELDING AVERAGES. PITCHERS. 9. Griffin, G. R...... 72- 142 222 55 .869 ?7. Herman, Minn. 394 97 46 156 345 3.06 in the League. Goar and Foreman are at 10. Kahoe, Ind ...... 12 15 31 7 .868 18. McFarland. K. the head of the list of pitchers. Individual 11. Ball, Minn ...... 112 248 344 91 .867 C. & Col...... 408 101 41 132 323 3.15 batting average-s show McBride, of St. 12. Flynn, Ind ...... 79 140 228 65 .849 J9. Abbey, K. C...1412 335 140 443 314 3.3S Paul, with the best percentage, .3$7; Dnn- 13. Eustace, Ind. & Minn 41 86 121 37 .848 40. Pappalau, G. & gan, of Detroit, secoud, .378, anil Wood, 14. Holllngsworth, St. P.. 20 44 87 26 .834 Mil.. ,. «.... 760 19672 247 325 3.6fl of Indianapolis, third, at .375. The individ McFarland, Col .... 15 15. Gillen, St. P...... 27 52 90 29 .830 PITCHERS. ual averages are as follows: Goar, Ind ...... 39 16. Delehanty, Mil. & Det. 11 27 29 12 .823 Games won, lost, tied and taken out of games. Foreman, F. K., Ind 46 FIELDERS. Taken INDIVIDUAL BATTING. Daniels, Col.. ... 1. McCarthy. Ind ...... 85 163 8 8 .955 Name. Won. Lost. Tied. out. X B a 5 H a at Pardee. K. C. . 2. Wright. Mil ...... 56 76 8 4 .955 5oar, Indianapolis..».»... 28 8 1 Figgemier, Mina 3. Genins. Col ...... 66 174 11 9 .954 ones. Columbus...... 17 6 CLUBS. © f Barnes, Mil .... 4. Weaver, Mil ...... 138 308 18 18 .948 Denzer, St. Paul...... ,.,, a 8 Taylor, Mil .... 5. Nicoll. Det ...... 127 305 21 19 .945 foreman, Indianapolis.... 27 9 G. McBride, St. P.... .133 314 18 24 .933 Friend, Kansas City..... 4 10 MeBiide. St. P..... 170 201 .387 281 2 44 Kenner, Col 7. Flynn, Incl ...... 40 66 8 6 .925 Dugan, Det...... 143 207 .,378 276 10 20 Barnett. K. O.. St. P 25 Fricken, St. Paul...... _ 15 12 Phvle, St. P... S. Nichol. Mil ...... 136 316 17 28 .923 Daniels, Columbus ...... 18 5 Wood, Ind...... 62 127 .375 176 1 21 9. McFarland, Ind ... 131 310 20 29 .919 Deady, I., M. &D.. 57 95 . 339 120 Jones. B., Col... Mullane, St. Paul...... 14 11 Wadsworth. Det 10. Bannon, T., K C.... 21 38 6 4 .916 :sbel St. Paul...... * 6 5 Carney, K. C...... 34 73 358 105 2 9 11. Parrott. Minn ...... 100 211 17 20 .915 McFarland, Ind.... 136 190 ..357 305 12 47 Friend, K. C.., ©hyle, St. Paul...... 19 8 Phillips, Ind .... 11. Frank. Col ...... 130 230 28 24 .915 Dowling, Milwaukee ..._» 4 3 Frank, Col...... 126 184 .357 24S 4 29 13. McVicker. K, O.,.. .140 252 25 26 .914 Gray, Ind...... 131 182 .351 286 21 13 McGill, St. P... Jones, Milwaukee ...... 11 3 Mnllane. St. P. 14. Butler, Col ...... 105 204 8 19 .913 Phillips, Inflianapolis _, 80 10 Isbel, St. P...... 44 67 .351 94 4 13 15. Blake, Mil ...... 84 104 12 17 .912 McCarthy, Ind... .. 82 123 .350 191 15 23 Hahn. Det ..... Terry, Milwaukee...... 22 5 Brady, G. R. .. 16. Miller. Minn ...... 79 98 12 11 .909 Reidy, Gr. R. and Mil... 19 ,15 Stafford. Mil...... 118 172 .348 252 15 28 17. Preston, St. P,.... , . 33 56 4 6 .908 Glasscock, St. P... 137 195 .347 253 10 50 Terry, Mil ...... Kenner, Detroit and Col. 14 5 Fricken. St. P.... . 33 1.1 18. Mertes. Col ...... ,.123 286 27 32 .907 Rettger. Mil. and Col.... 24 8 Weaver, Mil...... 102 193 .343 250 27 28 19. Hogriever. Ind .... .140 216 28 26 .901 Dillard, Det...... 84 136 .343 199 6 4 Cross, G. R. & St. P. 40 9 Wolters, Ind. and Col..... 9 16 Wolters Ind. & Col. ©23 12 20. Dungan, Det ...... 137 244 31 30 .901 Thomas, Detroit ...... ~. 26 14 Motz, Ind...... 121 1S7 .341 248 17 38 21. Letcher. Minu ...... 101 220 7 26 .897 George, St. P...... 141 208 .340 295 11 49 Foreman. J.. K-C-., C 30 Barnes, Milwaukee...... 19 17 Hemming. G. R.... 11 21. Gettinger. K. C.... . 97 219 17 27 .897 Cross, G. R. and St. P... 15 20 Nicholl, Det...... 99 170 .340 226 13 20 23. Slagel, G. R...... 132 353 27 44 .896 Butler, Col...... 94 141 .338 166 19 27 Rettger. Col .... Foreman, Grand Rapids, Jones, Mil ..... 23. George, St. P...... 139 213 11 26 .896 Kansas City and Col.. 11 14 Mertes, Col...... 155 177 .337 235 29 97 23. Davis. Det ...... 51 98 6 12 .896 Slarkson, Mil. and Det... G 11 Miller. Minn...... 107 182 .336 218 16 45 Hutchison, Minn 26. Menefee. K. C...... 106 197 16 30 .876 Newell, G. R...... 41 59 .335 92 5 9 Ejran, Det ..... Barnett, K. C., St. P. Abbv. K. C..... 27. Cainpau. G. R...... 120 187 15 29 .875 and Grand Rapids ...... 7 14 Nyce, St. P...... 109 144 .334 209 6 20 28. Strauss. G. R...... 21 49 6 8 .873 Wadsworth. Detroit...... 7 6 Dalv, Mil ...... 106 167 .333 239 13 46 Isbell. St. P.... Clarkson. Mil. & Det 21 a 29. Burnett. Det ...... 58 111 4 17 .871 cott, Grand Rapids.... 10 16 Single. G. R...... 136 179 .328 254 10 40 30. Gear, K. C...... 76 149 39 26 .870 Taylor, Milwaukee ...... 9 6 Buckley, Col...... 52 101 .327 130 12 7 Pappalau, G. R., Mil 21 11 Thomas, Det ...... 48 31. McKibben. G. R... . 69 137 7 24 .857 Philllppi, Minneapolis..., 8 13 Hines, Det...... 129 177 .326 240 7 20 32. Bannon. Jas., K. C. 76 149 39 26 .850 McGill, St. Paul...... 9 6 Lewce, Mil...... 91 150 .325 199 15 11 Scott. G. R...... 28 Herman, Minn ..... 10 33. Isbell. St. P...... 72 138 13 29 .839 Egan, Detroit ...... 13 11 Ganzel. G. R...... 87 173 .32t 254 7 5 34: Deady, Ind ...... 33 64 1 12 .844 Hahn, Detroit ...... 17 17 Beard. Det...... 35 34 .324 48 0 4 Carney, Mina ..... 23 Dowling. Mil ...... 12 The club averages n-e as follows: Figgemeier, Minneapolis. 13 25 Fear, G. R...... 14 21 .323 29 0 3 W .Tf Pardee, Kansas City .... 3 13 Steinfeldt, Dot..... 112 174 .322 268 14 26 Phillipi. Minn ..... 21 y. Reidy©. ©Mil ...... 38 13 Brady. Grand.Rapids .... 5 15 McGarr, Col...... 55 98 Ml 50 B 14 Hutchison. Minneapolis.. 16 20 Kinney, G. R...... 34 72 .318 96 3 7 CATCHERS. .315 268 15 21 O * Carney. Minn. and K. C.. 4 12 McVicker. K. C.... 114 175 CLUBS. Herman, Minneapolis .... 1 8 Shugart, St. -P..... 82 116 .314 183 G 31 McFarland, K. C., Col..., 4 S 36. Genins, Col...... 117 169 .309 207 15 24 Abbev. Kansas City...... 15 2(5 37. Delehanty, Mil. & D. 91 110 .308 159 12 25 .307 88 10 12 Pappalau, G. R., Mil..... 8 11 38. Davis, Det...... 33 61 .970 10 39. Frost, Det...... 54 99 .306 125 3 7 Twineham, G. R... 90310111 1. Indianapolis .....136 4965 1131 1559 514 .314 .305 18 3 2 Spies, St. P------" 1^ 5^ 1 ^ .962 20 2. Columbus ...... 138 4936 1058 1545 404 .313 CCXLORKD CHAMPIONS. 40. Wadsworth, Det ... 13 18 .955 15 41. Gampau, G. R, .... 109 166 .303 253 10 25 Lake, K. C...... 4418 68 3. Detroit ...... 137 4966 1003 1516 408 .305 .302 187 13 23 Wood, Iml ...... S83o3 S1 .952 16 4. St. Paul...... 139 5109 1157 1545 361 .302 A Southern Teams©Which Claims to 42. Crooks, Col...... 87 137 .950 13 43. Piekett, K. C..,... 81 151 .298 196 10 25 Sneer Mil ...... 132 456 210 5.Milwaukee .....1384793 900 1416 345 .296 be the Best That Ever Happened. Smith. Mil ...... 12 17 .298 27 0 2 Key G. R., Ool. 84 311 02 .948 5 6. Minneapolis ..... 138 4812 777 1292 261 .£$9 43. 87 342 126 .936 17 Fort Monroe. Va.. Jan. 16. Editor "Sporting 45. Nicholson. K. C. & D. 95 137 .296 186 18 31 Boyle, Minn 7. Grand Rapids.... 136 4840 604 1352 304 .279 Life:" I would like to announce through your Bannon, J.. K. C.. . 62 88 .295 118 7 30 Kahoe. Ind. ... 60227 52 .929 10 *4aS. Kansas City.. 142 4925 836 1360 330 .276 46. 88 298 76 .928 20 valuable paper that the Chamberlins, the cham 47. Tebeau, Col...... 99 151 .293 212 25 35 Blanford, K. O. CLUB FIELDING. pion, colored base bail club of the South, Hue 47. Hulen, Col...... 140 163 .293 233 11 34 Moran, Minn .. 15 54 18 .925 2 y. 5 > .293 126 4 29 72 211 76 .922 8 signed all of their last summer©s team, and will 47. Blake, Mil...... 63 94 Fisher, Col .920 4 in ©98 be stationed at Hampton, Va. 50. Parrott, St.P. & Minn 92 152 .290 221 14 21 Miller, Minn .. 24 69 32 .289 33 2 1 82 292 90 .916 12 We claim the championship of the South by r.i. Forman, J,, K.C. & C 14 24 Trost. Det .911 4 winning the series from the strongest colored M. Speer, Mil 70 147 .289 1743 l,r 29 Kline. St. P... 17 38 4 CLUBS. .288 249 6 72 Mack. Mil .... 13 35 13 .906 0 clubs in Baltimore, Washington and Virginia 58. Hogriever, Ind. . 158 157 .902 2 and North Carolina. We expect to make u North 53. Burnett, Det... 71 $2 .288 146 8 20 Dugdalo. K. O. 10 29 8 .287 27 3 4 McCauley, Det 72 174 91 .881 23 ern trip in May, i.nd would like to hear from 53. Mack, Mil ..... 12 21 .955 2 clubs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey i.nd Long 57. Goar. Ind...... 27 40 .286 61 4 3 Feer, G. K. 16 89 14 3601 1705 373 5679 .934 1 2 FIRST BASE MEN 1. Columbus . Island. 68. Baker, Minn ... 10 18 .285 23 c 2. Milwaukee ...... 3721 1.S24 417 5962 .930 B. F. Eoyd. the veteran ball player, and who PS. Gillen. St. P..... 40 43 .285 61 1 12 3. Indianapolis ... .. 3553 1653 399 5605 .929 for a long time played with the Cuban Giants, 60. Stewart. Ind. ... 105 147 .282 221 14 27 4. Minneapolis ..... 3390 1843 482 5715 .916 is doing a large restauiant business in Phoebus, 60. Myers, Mil..... 91 124 .282 16 13 15 5. St. Paul...... 3640 1720 507 5867 .914 Va.. and will agaiu covoi centre field. Very Lake. K. C...... 29 48 .282 76 6 60. 6. Kansas City. .... 3580 1769 508 5857 .913 respectfully, 63. Hatfield, G. R... 23 51 .280 64 6 11 7. Grand Rapids.... 3510 1748 510 5768 ,91 R. L. WHITE, Chamberlin Hotel. 63. Letcher, Minn.. 76 125 .280 173 7 23 Mack. Mil ...... 11 99 4 1 .990 7. Detroit ...... 3583 1696 509 5768 .912 65. Phillips. Ind.... 34 46 .279 65 6 2 Ganzel, G. R,... .125 1.S03 84 22 .983 The pitchers© aver; according to their abili 66. Tniby. K. C. ... 10 20 .278 32 3 1 Tebeau. Col ...... 133 1.169 74 24 .9S1 ties as twirlerg are follows: LUCKY OR SHREWD? 67. Twineham, G. R. 62 107 .277 144 18 16 Carney. K. C. . . 49 445 16 9 .981 a O O O o C 67. Meeks, K. C.. .. 11 21 .277 32 0 1 Dillard, Det ...... 78 679 33 15 .979 1 E3 SS A Magnate Who Has Never Lost a Dowling, Mil . . 7 8 .276 11 0 0 Ganzel, J., Mina. . 22 250 5 6 .977 5. gj 5. 5 c 69. .136 1,359 61 36 .975 Dollar in Base Ball. 70. Pappalau, G. R. 7 22 .275 28 1 1 Motz. Ind ...... » ~% -Z 70. Phillipi, Minn..... 6 19 .275 27 2 0 Glasscock. St. P.. . 31 246 38 8 .972 From New York "Sun." 7272. Gle©vin.© G.R.. St. P. 101 110 .274 170 14 25 Whistler, Det .... . 44 442 17 13 .972 John T. Brush, the diplomatic Cincinnati Club .273 124 6 10 Cassidy. Minn .... . 31 246 38 8 .972 Players and president, manages to keep the base ball world 73. Griffin, St. P...... 39 81 clubs. 74. Flynn, Ind...... 129 125 .272 178 16 36 Stafford, Mil .... .127 1.268 62 28 .905 guessing in snow time. So far stories have been 74. Kahoe Ind...... 59 101 .272 144 7 15 Piekett, K. C. ... .70 440 30 17 .965 circulated that he intends to buy the St. Louis 76. .Tones, Mil ...... 8 16 .207 20 2 0 Cartwright, Minn . 24 2*0 IS 9 .963 Club and has also secured an interest in the Hagerman. G. R.... 7 9 .205 9 00 Menefee, K. O. .. . 15 114 4 5 .950 Pittsburg Club. In view of his already being a Mullane, St. P. .... 31 41 .264 49 5 6 Meeks, K. C...... 19 171 8 8 .957 stockholder in the New York Club, he may some Gettinger. K. C.... 50 95 .262 13

If a. good, live man came to New Britain be would soon get good backing and the best en couragement and at the February meeting of the league the chances are better than even he would be admitted in preference to the Elm L©ity. ALL HUSTLERS. There are two very energetic young men In charge of the Danbury team. Jack" Rose, of New York, well known as a promoter of legitimate boxing, and James M. Sullivan, of Waterbury, one of Connecticut©s well-known newspaper men. Ball Players Mr. Rose will look after the business end of & the combination while Mr. Sullivan, who has been a close follower of the national game, will sign players and get the team in form to start the season. Mr. Chapman will start out the coining season with the same team for Meriden that finished at the head of the list in 1897. As every team in the league is strengthening, however, there is a great deal of doubt about Meriden©s ability to make anything like the THE NUTMEG CUP. showing this year that was made last. James O©Rourke. of oratorical fame, is quietly at work getting Bridgeport in fine fettle for the coining struggle. Ho realizes that to draw a heavy MANAGER DENNY PREVAILED UPON attendance he has but to get together a winning t«am. It will bo a hard, bitter struggle here TO ACCEPT IT, In Connecticut from the first, for the rivalry ... ASK YOUR DEALER FOR . .. is sharp and the fever is quick to catch. WATERBURY STRONG. Despito an item in "Sporting Life" to the No Bond Will be Necessary, and It effect that J- Ira Davis was to manage a team The Bat with the Concaved End in Latirel. Del., Mr. Sullivan, of the Danbury©s, asserts that Davis is to be Danbury©s field is Because ol This Fact That the captain1 the coming season. : Waterbury will probably be the strongest team in the league, for besides having the pick of the Torrington, Bris PERFECT BALANCE Oerby Manager Decides to Accept tol and Waterbury teams of last year, Roger has signed his brother Joe, the best hitter in. last year©s New England League, arid an A No. 1 SPLIT 2d GROWTH ASH It Bits ol News and Gossip, catcher. A BRASS NUTMEG.

Derby. Conn., Jan 17. Editor "Sporting SAVANNAH SOLID. CORRECT WEIGHTS Life:" Manager Jerry Denny, of the Derby Club, of the Connecticut League, has finally Some Misleading Statements About Patent Pending . miniman m. been prevailed upon by John Hurley, of the Local Club Corrected. Meriden. to accept the now famous Nutmeg Savannah, Ga., Jan. 15. Editor "Sporting Cnp. and without bond. Life:" In your issue of Jan. 1 the Savannah cor It will be remembered that the Derby respondence was shrouded with such a suggestion team defeated the Merid-en team in the of doubt as regards the Southern League in gen cup series at the close of last season, and eral and Savannah in particular, and for fear consequently was entitled to the cup. that some of your readers might infer a hidden Philadelphia - - - Makers A CHANGE OF HEART. meaning, I feel called upon to give the status of hey refused to accept it, however. Rather, Savannah as it stands in the recently organized WRITE FOR PRICES Jocal management and the local cranks scof- Southern League. the idea of accepting the Nutmeg Cup RATHER INCONSISTENT. furnishing the donor, Mr. Hurley, with a Your correspondent "Jay R. F." says that he recently received from a gentleman friend ia of $400 for its safe keeping. has been unable to find out anything about the Newark, predicting that this coming season would Anyway, they refused to furnish the required League or S&vannah, except what little has been see Sheehan one of the best outfielders in the pro bond, and the Major refused to send the cup given in the newspapers. But in the next breath fession. The perusal stated that the party was cere. he contradicts himself by saying that he is glad in no ways acquainted with the man, but simply Now. however, the condition of things are to note that the local newspapers are glring so as a spectator had watched the achievements ol changed, and Meriden loves us once more. Derby much space to the game, and taking pains to the playepnnd sized him up so favorably. has been generous enough to accept the cup find out the news of the League, especially as it WHAT IS GOING OH ACROSS THE GROUND IMPROVEMENTS. In order that it might beautify Manager Denny©s regards Savannah. Noxt he says that he has Seeing the success achieved by Manager Ir- desk at the Ashwood House, and will be held by interviewed all of those who have been interested BORDER, wiu©s attraction of last season the Toronto him until it is won by some ottier club. in former clubs, but they are unable to tell him Ferry Company, lessees of the Island Grounds, THE LOCAL SITUATION. anything. As one who has been interested for are most eager to make any alterations that The cranks and promoters of the team here are several years in the base ball affairs of Savanr.ah, will be beneficial to the comforts of the patrons, talking base ball very strongly, and the man it is but natural that I should feel slighted at Manager Irwin©s -Team is About Made and with this object in view,have concluded to agers of, the League teams are already making not receiving a call from "Jay R. F.," and right alter the stands and enlarge the grounds, which plans for the opening of the season, and Jerry here I wish to state that I think there is some feature will ensure us of having a base ball Denny is not the man to set left ia the pre thing coming to me. If your correspondent is the up Considered to be as Strong as ground that will be a credit to the Eastern liminary deals. person whom I suspect he knows or ought to I>eague, and, of course, the best in the circuit. Denny has his team practically made up for know that I am interested in t%c Savannah the coming season, halving been able to retain team, that I represent Mr. McGuire, the owner of Last Season©s Team That Foreign THAT FOREIGN TRIP. the greater number of the old favorites and also tho franchise and could give him all the informa Evidently the reports published regarding the securing some new blood that will, it is thought, tion he wished about the club. To "Jay R. F," contemplated journey to England by the Mon Improve the home team. 1 extend my distinguished consideration, .and Trip to Become a Reality, Etc, treal and Toronto teams contain more truth, THE PLAN trust he will not become offended at what I than was at first expected. Manager Irwin is here is to have the team run by a stock com have said. ; authority for the statement that it is the in pany in the future, much the same as the Water- Now about Savannah. Toronto, Jan. 17. Editor "Sporting Life:" tention of the Canadian representatives Of the bury team was run last season. THE FRANCHISE Well,, we have been the recipient of an American game to spend from four to seven weeka Before many more weeks have elapsed some of this city is owned and the club will be backed other visit from Manager Irwin, and as a journeying throughout the fields of "Merrie Eng thing will be done toward starting the stock by "John McGuire, of New Orleans, who came to consequence have become greatly enlight land," endeavoring to illustrate to the "chap company and leading enthusiasts will be asked to Savannah about a month ago with letters of in ened on our outlook for the coming sea pies" how the Queen©s subjects acrofa the briny subscribe to the stock, and surely a great many troduction from Henry Powers and otter promi son, and if the men secured couie up to the have become proficient in the art of mastering will take stock in the enterprise. nent people of New Orleans. Mr. McGuire came genial manager©s expectations, Toronto will "Uncle Sam©s game." A NEAV PITCHER. here to endeavor to get some Savannah man to have little trouble in finishing at the head BREVITIES. Denny, however, has signed a pitcher from become interested in the club, and stated at the of the ©98 procession. Troy named "Joe" MeLaughlin. who is said to time in quoted interviews of the "Morning News" In a letter received from "Dan" McGann. the I*© a wonder in the box, and "Tommy" Manning, that he was ready to meet and talk terms to any IRWIN©S HOPES. big fellow opines that Manager Hanlon got none who is to act as backstop the coming season, Savannah people. He conferred with several Mr. Irwin is quite confident of having the worse of the deal with J. Earl W-.gner. says he is a "phenom," which fact Is good news parties, but nothing definite came of the talk. a winning collection of ball tossers on his and states he is thoroughly satisfied with u to the local cranks. There is yet a possibility that some Savannah pay-roll, and emphatically remarks that position under such able direction. HOW IT WAS SETTLED. man will become interested in the club, but if ©our team will be every bit as strong as Manager Irwin. catcher Casey, second base- A few days ago Major Hurley, of Meriden. non» should come forward Mr. McGuire will run last season, and perhaps a little stronger." man Taylor, and in fact nearly all the members the donor of the Nutmeg Cup, called Denny up the club alone. Mr. McGuire is now in New of our last season©s aggregation, are of the unani Judging from the records of the mous decision that next season will see McGann oa the telephone and asked him if he would Orleans, but he writes me that he will eorne to men who it is expected will represent us, not be kind enough to relieve him of the Nut Savannah ia a few weeks to remain through the as good a first baseinan as any in the business. it would appear that Manager Irwin All "Jimmy"© Casey©s friends throughout the meg Cup. "How about that bond?" asked the season. has succeeded in gathering some exceedingly good local manager. JACK HUSTON. profession will be grieved to learn of the de "Oh. that©s all right. The cup will be safe who will manage Savannah, is too well-known in "hot spuds," and ©that his judgment has been mise of his esteemed mother, who passed away In your keeping I am sure," responded Mr. the base ball world for me to say anything about made with his usual shrewdness. at her home in Lawrence. Mass.. last week. Hurley. him. Hustou has been busily engaged for several TUB GENERAL. MAKE-UP Mr. Casey has the deepest sympathy of his many local friends. "Well, if you©ll cut that bond matter out mouths signing players, and he has the signatures of our conglomeration will be as follows, with I©ll accept the cup on behalf of the Derby of about fifteen men to contracts. Most of them Mr. Irwin intends collecting a team of Toronto excellent prospects of the addition of a couple hockeylsts for the purpose of visiting American team," wa» Mr. Dennv©s response. played in the Texas League last season, and of experienced twirlers to the list: Casey and NEWS AND GOSSIP. Huston is well acquainted with their records and cities in which the Canadian game is played. Reid will comprise the catching department, and The trip is scheduled for next month, and Maurice Brennan. formerly catcher for the abilities. with the redoubtable "Jimmy" at work our Derby "Angels," Is wanted by the Cortland, N. League matters have been rather quiet for the New York. Philadelphia, Baltimore, PittsburjJ followers are perfectly satisfied. and Washington will be visited. 1*.. team. last couple of weeks. Atlanta seems to be slow With Gaston, -Williams, Johnstone and Lipp as Gunshannon and Derwin, the two clever fielders in organizing. The owners of the club expect Johnstone, the new pitcher secured by Man pitchers it would., appear that this quartette ager Irwin, holds the pitching record for last of the Waterbury Club, will play under Roger some assistance from the street railway people, woukl be of sufficient strength to enable us to Connor. but as yet they have been unable to make them season, having held the Athletics, of Philadel he awarded the coveted position. However, Mr. phia, .down to no hits in a full nine-inning game. In Denny©s estimation the coming season will come to terms. They want to get together in a Irwiu is after the pennant, and will not hesitate be a big one for base ball throughout the entire hurry, for valuable time is slipping away, and Carney, our new first baseman, is at present to secure au additional first-class slab artist studying medicine in Boston. country, and it will be an exceptionally good the playing season is drawing near. should the opportunity. present itself. year for the Connecticut State I^eague, so be If every other city :n tie League is as strong "Jen"© Blakey is negotiating with the Taunton, thinks. as Savannah the League is a regular Gibraltar THE INFIELD. Mass.. team, and expects that next season will Phil Corcoran, of the Meriden dub, and of strength. Savannah is in superb condition. see him a member of that aggregation. The ability of "Jack" Carney is well known Mr. Blakey reports himself as being in excel brother of the famous shortstop Corcoran. has able to make a good running and determined to do throughout base balldom, and in selecting this been drafted from Merideu by the Oincinnatis. it. player we believe that Manager Irwin has se lent condition, ana is confident of proving a H. No. Indeed. If there is any quitting to be done, cured an artist that will be capable of guarding success. JOB MANLEY. it will not be Savannah, for down here we are first base almost as handily as our last season©s WIN\ ING WATERBURY firm believers in that «.>ld saw that "God Al crackerjack -Dan McGaan. NOT COMPULSORY mighty hates a quitter." "Wallie" Taylor is all that is desired on second Claims That It is the Best Team in JOSEPH W. HEFFERNAN. base, his steady, reliable, good hitting and ex- t-ellent fielding furnishing us with a second base- For Minor Tjeague Clubs to Resort to the Connecticut League. KELLEY©S CAPTURE. man that easily holds his own with all aspirants Farming Tactics. Waterbury. Conn., Jan. 16. Editor "Sporting in this League. From Cincinnati Times-Star. Life:" It would seem time for Waterbury to The Mobile Manager Secures a New We have two candidates for short stop Cock- send its contribution to the recognized author man and Fox both with credentials good and not To hear some of the minor league magnates ity of the great national game, as Waterbury Third Baseman. so good. The first mentiored player has the repu speak on the drafting rule one would think ie the banner town of the Connecticut State Mobile, Ala., Jan. 19. Editor "Sporting Life:" tation of being a wonderfully heavy hitter, and that it is a constant case of sand-bagging with League. Last year Waterbury, with a team that Manager Kelly has accepted the terms of W. fairly good infielder, which with the tuition he the big League magnates when they secure a lost 17 games off the reel, was averaging 900 to J. Bradley, a third basemau, who was with Bur will receive during the spring exercises should player from a. minor league. Every minor league 1100 people a game, and despite the fact that lington last year, and who is highly recommended entitle him the position of first chance as short player secured by the Cincinnati Club and from we finished at the lower end of the bunch the by , who says he ought to be in stop. Manager Irwin has had a great liking for those that were cinched at Indianapolis waa team made a 255 per cent, dividend on the the "big League." this man For for some time, and firmly believes paid for in an amount far in excess of any draft money invested. When the people of Waterbury Two Southern League favorites who mar be him to be a comer. He is rated as being one ing price. Mr. Brush paid more than the draft realised that base ball was to be a paying seen in Mobile uniforms this season are "King" of the speediest runners in the profession, having ing price of three players for McBride, of St. institution they wanted Roger Connor to come Bailey, who pitched for Montgomery in ©96. and defeated champion Wefers on different occasions. Paul, while Steinfeldt and Hahn, of Detroit, and take hold of the game locally. Roger has "Chic" Pedros, who played left field for Columbus Gatius, tho aspirant for third base, would ap cost the Cincinnati Club much more than the done so and is in a way now to make more the same year. Both are too well-known to pear entirely at home in this position, having usual drafting price of $50O. Other clubs in the money than he did in the National League. require further comment, and would prove a doue excellent work last season in the Pennsyl League, in order to be certain of securing the GOOD PROSPECTS. welcome addition to the team. vania League. minor league players they desired, were com Never in the history of the game has the Pete Daniels writes Manager Kelly that he pelled to do the same thing. The more one thinks ^outlook been so bright in Connecticut. Of the six would like to come-to. Mobile again if he (Kelly) THE OUTFIELD of it the more one is convinced that the rule juns. that: will make up the league not a small could secure his release from Columbus, but he will be particularly well guarded by players who that allows of only two players to be drafted . will be included. Danbury arjd Derby will is afraid Loftus wants too much money for it. can bat. field and nm bases with ability sufficient from one team in a season is a big thing for j^ave over 20,000 people to draw from, and Pete evidently has not forgotten how to "jolly." to .enable them to be called the swiftest outfield the minor leagues. At times this rule will compel " ^nthusiasm at a fever point will make He recommends to Manager Kelly three men, in the League! major league magnates to purchase for more than joccess. There remains now for the one a pitcher, who played in the Western League Freeman and White need no recommendation the drafting desirable players, of whom there on the si.xtb town and then the other two a catcher and Infielder respectively. to our patrons, but a word regarding our new man may be three or four on a team, only two ot |jule. There is some doubt They may be signed if their terms are satisfac Sheehau would not be amiss. The newcomer en whom can be had at $500 each. Minor league Haven. It is not the tory. ters the Eastern League as a graduate from the magnates that is, some of them seem unable means for a base "K1d" Schmidt can be seen any day at Mana Newark Club, of the Atlantic League, and is to see any advantages that are given them. in the past, the ger Kelly©s place, on Royal street. He is looking touted as being particularly speedy in all depart They look only for that which their imagination jf_ale athletics. v. ell anil expects to play with Richmond again ments of the game. leads them to believe is Uurmful to their i*n next year. V. X. UMSWENSXEiN, One of gut "igotecs" abewed the writer a lette* teresta. Jan- ii

old catcher, Ed Stein, is making a splendid record as justice of the peace in this city. Oacar Half, Mayor Maybury©s recent appointee to the school board, is president of the amateur league which was so successful last summer. In pitcher Habel, late of the Abbotts, win (Established 1858) ners of the City League championship, Port Huron has secured a splendid pitcher who should give a good account of himself. Every "fan" 1 meet hopes that Toledo will be and his coming here Will arouse extreme inter the eighth city in the League. It would make est. "Sporting Life" intimated a deal for him the best city of any yet mentioned. early last fall, and it will be seen that this FRANK S. OOOKB. column has claimed 1©or Diggins the reputation of the finest catcher in, the Eastern League. NOTES. A BATTLE ROYAL. The management intended to draft Jack Bern- MANAGER ROIE HUSTLING FOR A hnrdt, the big southpaw from Akrou, but you Between Sacramento and ©Frisco folks got ahead of us. Pitcher Mitchell, of the For the California Championship. STRONG TEAM, State League, may be drafted by Buffalo. I Sacramento, Jan. 5. Editor "Sporting Life:" would I knew if the Phlllies intend to farm Well, it is settled at last. The California Murphy and Duggleby to Toronto. Such has been Markets, San Francisco©s representative ia the the rumor up this way. Central Park tournament, by their victory Sat Old Favorites Re-Signed and Net Men We were sorry to learn of McPartlin©s trouble urday over the Santa Claras, win the trophy with his eye. I sincerely hope he miiy be favored and the $1000. Now for a battle royal. Man in its complete and early recovery, It is said ager Kripp, of the local team, has secured Rec Secured by Exchange and Purchase that the management are doubtful as to the DETROITDOTLETS. advisability of retaining "Mac!" He did some reation Park in San Francisco for a series of three games to take place on the 20th. 21st and what erratic work last .season, It is true, but 22d insts., between our team the Gilt Edges, How the New Team Will About won nearly two-thirds of his games, and another VAN DERBECR©S STRUGGLES FOR A pennant winners of the California League and season might witness Ids success. the California Markets, winners of the Central I should very much like to hear from the new I©ark tournament. There will, doubtless, be im Make up General News Notes, acquisitions to the local aggregation, and ^uall WINNING TEAM. mense crowds to witness these contests for su want to ffive "Sport-ing Life" accounts of their premacy, as our teatn are prime favorites in records and work. Let me hear from you, Bisc.ns. Frisco, and gained considerable notoriety by Buffalo. N. Y., Jau. 16. Editor "Spot-ting I-awrence was the "warmest baby in the Life:" Contrary to the conditions prevaU- bunch" in. Dallas last year. He Won a geld the clever manner iu which they trounced the r-ug in most cities, matters pertaining, to the watch, the prize iu a "most popular player©* Building Hopes on Securing Some famous Baltiuioreg. base bait world are fairly active in. Buffalo,; contest instituted bv a Dallas sport. He re MANAGER KRIPP so far as news is concerned. The local ceived 1274 votes,- 1BS4 bein« the tally of the Good Men From the Big League will at once reorganize the team for this series, team has been, practically completed, ex second man, who was short stop Kuss Hull, the arid get the boys down to practice. Harvey, our cept as to pitchers, and within three weeks much-desired. . change pitcher, will be brought up from Los of a mouth the fans will have to look for A while ago it was RPddy Grey who was to to Balance the Excellent Material Angeles, and with Hughes and he doing the ward to the schedule, reporting time and be married. A recent letter from K". G. said twirling, we need have no fear as to the ulti not a word on that subject. Now comes one mate result. Hughes twirled for Santa Cruz the opening day, for the preliminary sign-, Edward Grenlinger, of Canton, O., who says that Already Secured. Sunday last against the California Markets, and ing or a good, strong team will have been shortly after the holidays there will be a Mrs. held them down to two scratch hits, shutting successfully accomplished. Greminger! He can send my piece of cake to them out without a run. Not a man reached third CONTRACTS ARE COMING IN 805 Main stroet. Some folks say that if you Detroit, Midi.. Jan. 16. Editor "Sporting base. In the two games he has pitched for from most of the boys whose services have sleep with wedding cake under your pillow Life:" It would have been burning up good I Santa Cruz not a run has been made by the been secured since the close of last sea your future spouse appears to you in your space in a bright and newsy paper to opposing team. Nowadays when we hear Hughes son. First to arrive* was that of Willie dreSms. I am not obliged to adept that method. liave sent you columns of predictions dur is to pitch it is not the question, "will he Mains, from \Vindham. Me., whence "Willie however, even for an actual appearance at any ing the last few months, hence niy tem win," but "will the opposing team score?" reports himself as taking all kinds of out time, so I shall eat my cuke and lay ou my stom porary disappearance from view, but now RIVAL LEAGUES. door exercise, and as confident of giving ach, and maybe I©ll dream of the Buffalo** that the new year has come, and with it an From present indications there will be two good old Buffalo u good old boost towards winning the pennant. C. P. HOLCOMB. inkling- into the make-up of the Detroit California Leagues next season. If so, Sacra the top of the heap next season. Frank team, I thought a few words about Detroit mento will IM* represented in each. We trust Shannon, too, has adjusted terms with the FJNN©S ROSTER. might be of interest. Mr. VanderlK-ok has this is only rumor, as one representative would management, and in a letter to a friend been one of the quietest at the magnates be all that this town can support, and neither here, expresses himself in effect as titil Lancaster©^ Manager Has His New during the off season, but he has been fur would pay if the patronage was divided. Am lated well-nigh to extinction over the Team Altnust Completed. inclined to think that the "fans" here would prospect of playi©ig in a live and moderately from idle. Transfers which have lost to be partial to the. management who gave us Lancaster, Pit.. 5un. 18. Editor "Sporting Detroit the services of Steinfeldt, Halm, torrid town again, after experiencing such trials Life:" AlthougU the ©Lancaster Club lost four Dillard and Thomas hare made it impera the excellent team, that has represented us the as Springfield, Ixmisville, Rochester, etc. Mon past season. treal is not slow, though; at least the under players at the close of last season the manage tive that the owner hustle and assemble ©TIS SAID ment lost no time in securing good meu to fill some players capable of keeping the team signed has not found it so. their places. After Manager Rinn had agaiu up in the front rank. Several new ones have That Hughes received $100 from Santa Ou* ANOTHER NEW PITCHER placed his name to a Lancaster contract he was been secured, and the other deals are to for participating iu their last three games in tag also been secured and is now under con told to get to work at once and sign a team. follow, but summed tip the team at pres San Francisco. tract in the person of Jack Barne-tt, an old-time The directors relied upon Manager Rinn©s judg ent is about as follows: That Lockhead©s work at short for Santa Clara Buffalo boy, whose advent from a town in ment for the selection of players to nil the in the recent series could not be excelled. the central part of the State and subsequent vacant positions., and they now believe he baa THE TEAM FOR THIS YEAR. That Manager Kripp will wager anything from career of glory with the Oakdales is well re- secured excellent material. Pitchers Wadsworth, Irwin, Elliott, dollar to a thousand that the Gilt Edges mcinberfd. Barnett©s fivst professional engago- PLAYERS SIGNED. young Dill awl and perhaps Thomas. Catch wallop the California Markets. maat w;as with the Syracuse team, whence he He has succeeded iu signing Pierce Chiles ers Buckley and McCauley; second base, That Iberg, the Markets twirler, will meet was drafted by Kansas City. His drafting by and Dominic Mullaney, both of the Texas Piper; short, stop, Hines; outflelders, his Waterloo when he faces the hard-hitting a Western League club was the principal cause League last season. Chiles will take Seybold©» Dungan, Davis, Nicholl and Butler. Gilt Edges. which induced the© Eastern League to acquire place and Mullaney will guard the initial suck. That a crowd of enthusiasts will accompany Class A privileges. Barnett was released by The latter is said to be over six feet tall, and This list does not include many young pitchers the Gilt Kdges to San Francisco and root for who have been engaged as unknown quantities, Kansas CUy last summer, immediately signing a very active man. He is yet a youngster, but our boys. s With St. Paul, but was not reserved by the those who know him any he is a comer. Groat and who will be tried out in the spring training. That Henessey \%i\l have charge of the team Mr. Vanderbeck has every reason to believe he latter club. He won seven and lost 13 games things are expected of him, although the pa next season. during the season, .a Kot very remarkable record, trons should not expect top much at the ve-©y will also secure an old head or two, and this That Manager Kripp has already signed Stan will fix Detroit perfectly as far as the slab work but remember it was made with medium teams, opening of the season. Chiles is known to le ley, Harvey, Lockhead and Shanahan, of last whose supports may have contributed to the result. a hard hitter and a good base runner and fielder. is concerned. Behind the bat the venerable season©s team. "Dick" Buckloy will be a fixture, but as much Several club*, at any rate, thought well of Bar He has played in the Eastern League, and whife That Shanahan will play first in the coming nett, and were in negotiation with him, but there played good ball. Chiles will be expected cannot be said of McCauley. McCauley did not series and "Rabbit" McHale, of Toronto, will exert himself here during the last season, and Buffalo©s acceptance of his terms reached head to fill a good man©s shoes, but it is said by play centre in Shanahan©s place. quarters earliest and we secure tli« player, knowing ones that he can do it. there is no love lost between himself and Qfeher That San Francisco will admit after the series 1he owner or patrons. Had he shown the alfUty A NEW OF-IN©TRE FIELDER A RISING PITCHER. that, we are "Gilt Edge," and no mistake. Manager Rinn succeeded in signing that well- lie did in Providence before the League vjSbak That everybody reads the "Sporting Life" who will protect Buffalo©s interests at that point him he doubtless would have been given another next, summer. On Christmas day Manager Rowe known college pitetier. Harry C. Wilhelm. WH- desires to keep posted. helm played on one of the seashore teams last trial in fast company, but there is nothing in That Doyle, of last season©s Reliance, and wired to the officials of the Dallas (Tex.) Oub M/»(iauley©s work in 1897 to say he is even a good accepting tbe terms for the release of Mike season, and did excellent work. He pitched cecond-rater. later with Santa Clara, will be our change Lawrence, thereby anticipating the drafting sea against some National League teams, and made pitcher next season and alternate with Harvey son, and paying for the privilege. Lawrence is an excellent showing. He is now at Washing TUCKER FOR FIRST BASE. nest season in right field. I. C. N. a player very highly spoken of by the best ton and Jefferson College, and may not join the Down the line one finds the initial sack un judges©, and had not Buffalo purchased his re team until after the term closes. He is very occupied. Many names have been suggested, but STAR SCINTILLATIONS. lease would doubtless have been the subject of well pleased with his coming here, and he ex from my own knowledge I feel free in announc a drafting controversy. Lawrence is a Missouri pects to make an excellent showing. ing that "Tommy" Tucker can hold down this Manager Bucltenberger Hustling to bov, played 111 games with San Antonio in ©96, AN INFIELDER NEEDED. sack and captain the team if he really desires acquiring averages of .310 and .922. Last year The only position on the team that needs to to do so. Mr. Vanderbeck likes Werilfcn, and Make Good His Losses. with Dallas he played at centre, at third, and be filled is third base. Hannivan filled that cor so do alj the patrons, but Manager Graves does Syracuse, N. Y., Jan. 17. -Editor "Sporting behind the bat. In the first season his bftttinK ner of the diamond to perfection, and it will be rot. and the owner says he will put no stones in Life:" Mr. L»ke, of Boston, and Messrs. Burrili for 70 games was .238, and in fielding for 51 a hard matter to get a man to take care of tbe Graves© way. In this League Tucker should and Canavon, of Brooklyn, have fded objections games at centre was .953. The unofficial aver sack as "Jimmy" did. However. Manager class by himself, and the contributors to the to becoming members of Manager Buckcnberger©s ages for the second season of the Texas League Rinn says he has several deals on the carpet, magnate©s tidy bank account would Welcome him. champion ball team. Just what constitutes the give him the figures of .358 and .940. Although and one of them is liable to be consummated at PIPER, ON SECOND, basis of these objections is not positively known, he Is a large man (5 ft. 11) Lawrence is said any time. He wants a good, hard-hitting man, Is said by Manager Graves to be the best in- unless it be that the said gentlemen are averse to be a very agile and graceful fielder, and, and the one he is after will about fill the bill. nelder in New Orleans, and he writes in flat to leaving National League company. History indeed, his base ranning shows him to be fast AFTER DATES. tering terms regarding the young man. I only will show cases where Nat©oLnl Leaguers have on his feet. We expect he will fill out the out Manager Rinn is now busily engaged in book- hope he turns out as have some of the other been imbued with, tbe same idea before, and field to tetter batting advantage than Clymer Ing exhibition games. Toronto and Montreal finds Detroit has introduced to base ball society. when the alloted; time arrived for the said could. Gilboy, Lawrence and Grey will- be of the Eastern League have already been given Leaguers to trot out and show their speed it "Wrigbt Innit." Before leaving town last week dates. Syracuse would like "to play here, and A SPLENDID OUTFIELD. has often been demonstrated that some were Field two games will likely be arranged. Negotiation* Third is temporarily vacant, but the mere even too slow for Eastern League company. ATT ACHED ©HIS NAME are new pending for games with Brooklyn and fact tliat no apprehension is felt by Mr. Vander- A NEW PITCHEtt. to a Buffalo contract for ©98. This act records Philadelphia. " GIL.; heok signifies that this nest is feathered. Specu Manager Buekenberger. however, is not new to the management©s decision as regards a first lation places Steinfeldt back on the bag, and tbe business, and- is fortifying himself for any baseman, and the deal for Atherton is according Engagemeiits Wanted. this would be very good luck for the team. emergi-.ricy ttat m!ght possinly arise »wUig to ly off. Field left for Philadelphia, whence, alter Minor league clubs wishing to secure a manager The outfield will be equal to any in the League. th? objections raised by the above-named gentle a short stay, he will go to Savannah, an old would do well by signing Harry W. .lungkurtii, Dungau, Nicholl, Davis and Butler are all good men. During the past week the local manager stamping ground of his. and devote his time to 5019 Knox street, Germantowu. Philadelphia. Pa. men, handy with the bat. fast on the lines and has been adding to his string. Our ex-pitcher getting into good condition for the season©s Second baseman and outfielder Edward l>e, fine fielders. The surplus may allow Detroit Elmer Horton. who it would appear has a tender work. late of Lock Haven, Pa., Club, is open for en to tuakg a trade, but nothing favorable has as spot in his heart for his manager of last season, THE DEAL FOR BONNEK. gagement. Address DahVille, Pa. yet been suggested. has made a discovery away out on the Pacific- is about completed, and it may be stated that Infieldor Chauncey Stuart has not been reserved RECRUITS FROM THE NATIONAL. coast, and catcher Stanley, of California, will there Is no question but that the big Wilkes- by Richmond, and is eligible to contract with Detroit is in an admirable position to secure come to Syracuse this year. Report says that barre buffet keeper will cavort as a Bison on the any club. Can be addressed at Bradford, Pa. some valuable men from the big League, and Stanley is quite good enough for any club, and ball field next seasott Clymer objects to going Pitcher D. L. Reddleman, late of Williamsport, on this matter nothing has gone forth but con Horton says he is sure to be a success. to Pedant©s town, not. I presume, because of that is disengaged. Address 33 .Telegraph street, jectures. Thomas is to come back for another NOT SO BADLY OFF. gentleman©s presence, but on account of other Frederick. Md. year of seasoning, it is said, and Louisville may We now have for a certainty two catchers, and more ulterior motives. Clymer is u warm Third baseman and short stop Perry Verga, turn over some others to this city. Cincinnati and both are new men in these parts. Nothing is fielder and base ball lawyer, but though a tricky of Central. Pa., League, is open for engage may send one or two of the surplus players being said relative to catcher Al Sliaw, and it is waiter and hunter, is wuuk at tbe bat. Many ment. Address 4J48 South Second street, Camden, liore. and If Steinfeldt does not play there it is taken for granted that Shaw will remain at Eastern League clubs will wonder at the an N. J. ,-ilmost certain that be will be on no team in Pittsburg this year. He was the only farmed nouncement that) Olymor will undoubtedly be Joe Daly, second baseman, last (season with this League outside of Detroit. It is not be player on the local team last season. James unconditionally released within ti few weeks, Waterbury Club, has not signed with the Now lieved that Rltchie will be cast adrift by Cin Canavan hears the managerial bee a buzzing. but such is the case, unless he consents to go Orleans Club, but is open for engagement. Ad cinnati, as some of the other clubs would hardly James declares he will go to New Bedford, and to Wilkesbarre in the Bonner-Diggins deal. dress 1771 Dover street, Philadelphia, Pa. tolerate such a movement. The advent of train- it can©t be figured how he is going unless Mana George N. Kuutzsch always had a liking for Maurice Leeser, well-known amateur inflelder, Ing season will straighten this all out. and in ger Buckenberger assents. That is far from like Clymer, and Bill may find a place on bis "Stars." of Baltimore, desires to play professionally, con addition the opening of the drafting season from ly. We can use Canavan very nicely here, and Some say that the player©s ability is impaired fident, of holding his own in a minor league. tbe smaller minors may make changes in the hope to see him at our second bag. by bis ambition to prove the progress in modern Address 1024 Hollius street, Baltimore, Md. Detroit outfit. LOCAL FANS life over that of older days, aa witnessed by Wm. O©Brieu, third basemun, late of the Tren NOTES OP THE PLAYERS. are happy to see the end of the drafting season an assertion of Byron in the sixty-second stanza ton Base Ball Club, Is open for engagement. Sam Thompson says he is feeling very well, We have three men that have escaped the draft of Canto X, of "Don Juan." Brother of the late "Darby" O©Brien, of tfce and will be in shape to play as well as ever this Garry, O©Brieu and Mullarkey either one of ANOTHER DEAL Brooklyn Club. Address 175 East Seventy-sev year. He does not know where he will go, and whom would have strengthened any big League on the point of perfection is the exchange of enth street, New York City. ,1©or. that matter docs not seem to care, but he team. Just glance at Mullarkey©s. record of Sullivan for Billy Diggins. Several Eastern Jerry Hurley, catcher ami utility man, of Ver rejoices in certain changes which have been games won and lost when President Powers is1 Leag;w» clubs have been nibbling for Sullivan, mont, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia made in Philadelphia. . , © sues his official figures. G. WHIZ. and Irwiu made a cash offer, as lie wants Sully leagues, is open for engagement. Address C">:{ WJth his usual enterprise Mr. Vanderbeck is for third, but the management refused all offers Tenth avenue, NeW©Yoi©k City. Taking in the small change from his skating until the 1st of January, as they feared a George Ostrander. a young short stop rink at Bennett Park. Good skating on both The League©s Leading Batsmen. drafting of Greminger by either Louisville or well spoken of. cun be engaged by addressing ©Ciristinas and New Year©s and the Sundays fol An examination of tlie (59 League players wbo Washington, which would have necessitated Sul "General Delivery." riiicinimti, (). lowing have helped to pay the rent. batted over .300 last year shows that the left livan©s retention. As this was not done, how Syntax Shaw, pitcher, catcher an^ Rumors of Sunday tell crop out now and then, fielders lead. 12 of them being among the heavy ever. Buffalo has accepted Wilkesbarre©s propo player, would like to secure an .but it is known that the local magnate has been batters. There are 11 catchers, 10 first basemen sition, and the exchange will take place iu a the Central Pennsylvania or M, eight right fielders, seven centre fielders, seven few days. The club has had an eye on Diggins League. Address Garfield, .industrious in his© search for grounds where he Pitcher Morrissey could play. third basemen. six second basemen, four pitchers eve*1 since last summer, and the deal whereby Ed Stein was here Christmas and went back and four short stops. The three outfield posi he ife secured is a good thing for all concerned. pitcher Gettig, of JJj to Brooklyn. © Ed does not like the idea of get tions produce 27 of th« "sluggers*" and so do the Next to Casey "Dig" is the most popular catcher to do business ting back among tbe minors. His brother and four iufleld position*.. > . who has visited Buffate for the past two years, Patapsco. SPORTING LIFE. J~an.

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Spalding & Bro...... $2.00 CABINET, fitted complete, oxidized cop successfully defended) in the fifteen years of its existence per or nickel plated. Fastens to wall; a long period, marked by many great moves, by wars 1 OXB DECKER PATENT BOY©S LEAGUE secure foot rest. Mfrs. A. C. Barler Mfg. Co. $2.00 and factional fights, by constant agitation and legislation, MITT, velvet tanned deerskin, well padded. and by many harsh measures essential to the successful Mfrs. A. G. Spalding & Bro...... $200 i DR. JONES; HEALTH EXERCISER. development of base-ball as the true and undisputed Promotes scientific bodily exercise. Useful National Game. 1 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION BASE BALL© to all athletes and bicyclists...... And 1 ANTIQUE RED BAND BAT. Mfrs. $2.00 Shooting, Cycling and Billiards, while not so wide in And 2 VIALS PHOSPHO-COCO-KOLA I $2.00 scope as the Base-Ball Department, are each completely A. J. Reach Co...... TABLETS. Greatly increase the power j presented in every essential detail. 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URING the past fourteen years O0T ROUND BORDER. Animals. Horses, Sporting Dogs, House have exercised due care in instituting our own inquiries. Reference Fee, 20 cents, must be innumerable inquiries have Dogs, Pet Dogs, Cattle, Pigs, Guinea remitted in stamps, when the references are, Pigs, Goats, Habbits, Badgers, Gats, originally submitted, to cover cost of postage reached the Editor of SPORT Ferrets, Monkeys, Otter, JRa*s, Squir and inquiries. ING LIFE regarding the best rels. When a person has been entered on our Ref will be received in full payment for erence List, he (or she) will be entitled to the methods of purchasing Base Ball Outfits, Birds. Pigeons, Doves, Canaries, Par supply of Reference Cards at 50 cents per 100. 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JOHN SMITH, a One-Cent Stamp for each ad of 732 Greenwood Avenue, nite number of people are possessed of ditional word must be sent. Clerical. Church Furniture and Decro- Baltimore, Md., property which they would gladly dispose rations, Altar Cloths, Garments, Etc. are perfectly satisfactory. VO I D unless received at SPORTING Investments. Bonds, Shares, Patents. of for cash, or which they would willingly LIFE Office on or before Januaryzg Philadelphia, exchange for other articles of proportionate 1898. Real Estate. Farms, Dwellings, Vacant January 5,1898 Must be signed by Sender. Lots, Timber Lands. value, it has been determined to provide Employment. Ofiered or Wanted. special facilities for effecting such Name, This ticket expires one year from date Miscellaneous. hereof. Address.; HINTS, SUGGESTIONS AND In answering advertisements it will be an through the columns of SPORTING LIFE. 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Blankets, Linen, Flannels, Paintings, the Editor holds the money until satisfied that The following R ULES are binding on the par permanence and usefulness of the system either the article is returned to the original ties to a transaction arising from an Ad. in the Sale will doubtless be more effectually ensured if Engravings, Bronzes. owner, or that the purchase is completed. If and Exchange columns, unless the parties have con the developments are gradual and even Business Accessories. Safes, Type a sale be effected, the Editor remits to the tracted themselves out of Uiem by a previous agrfe- seller the amount of the deposit (less a charge mint. slow. There is nothing sensational in the writers, Desks, Mimeographs, Office of 15 cents for all sums under §15 and 25 cents 1. 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If sical Boxes, Organs, Pianos, Violins, to the value of the article or articles offered any article sent on approval be returned, each This being but a Preliminary Notice, it ©Cellos. should be deposited. The Editor can, in no party to the transaction must pay carriage one instance, take charge of the articles themselves. wav, unless otherwise agreed. is scarcely necessary to offer explanations Vehicles. Carriages, Buggies, Express Deposits should be forwarded by P. O. Money "3. Articles received on approval must not be as to the few Sale or Exchange Ads. ap Wagons, Harness, Saddles, Invalid Car Order, Express Order or Certified Check (no kept more than two clear days unless negotia pearing in this issue, and some little time stamps) and made payable to the "Treasurer of tions with the owner are proceeding. When ar riages, Children©s Carriages, Etc. SPORTING LIFE." Currency may be sent in Regis ranging a purchase the right to return an article, may, indeed, elapse before the columns to tered Letters not otherwise. should it be disapproved, should always be in- be set apart for such Ads. are fully occu Machinery. Heating Appliances, Agri REFERENCES. We are willing to inquire sisted upon. pied. cultural Implements, Garden Tools, into the standing of any person who will submit 4. An "Exchange" is not complete until Engines, Boilers, Pumps, Lathes, Tools, references and, when satisfied, we will issue a both parties to it are sat©sfied. We recommend This notice will, therefore, be repeated certificate stating that such person has been that all goods be ordered "on approval." We in future issues of SPORTING LIFE until Dynamos, Electrical Appliances, Print entered on our Reference List. To persons who caution advertisers against making any state the gmwth of the Sale and Exchange col ing Appliances, Models, Weighing may have occasion to advertise frequently in ments, regarding articles offered, which are not Machines, Scales. the Sale and Exchange columns, this entry will strictly truthful. Highly colored description* umns distinctly indicates their b3 of great, advantage, as it will enable him (or fire apt to be misleading and should be avoided; Scientific. Cameras, Photographic Ap her) to insert at the commencement of all ads. It is the goods which have to sneak before a SPHERE OF USEFULNESS. the letters AA which will signify that the re- transaction can be fairly and honestly completed. pliances, Specimens Geological and sp©Ctability of the advertiser is known and rec .5. DISPUTES. If an article be ordered following Coupon may be used for various. Microscopes, Telescopes, Magic ognized by the Managers of SPORTING LIFE. To without any mention as to its being sent "on Lanterns, Surgical, Medical and Chemi some exient this may obviate the necessity for approval," the purchase is binding and com "^ of One Free Ad. (subject making deposits, n_sth©e registration implies©that plete, unless the purchaser can show that the ihis Department) if promptly cal Appliances. the party in question is one whom a cautious description given was obviously or flagrantly "Jto the office of SPORT- Curiosities. Old Coins, Stamps, Med business man would deem trustworthy in any incorrect in which case the bargain may be re transaction not involving very important inter pudiated. Should the seller then insist that the lirtl ^Street, Phila- als, Ornamental China, Ancient Art ests. It must not he accented, however, as a description was accurate the article itself and Productions, Autographs. guarantee on our part beyond the fact that we letters relating to it must bi seat to us for out Jan. 15

in th.s country. It is proof that our experts, opportunity which the position presented to aid SALES AND EXCHANGE like others, have grown sick of the follies of the expert player in rnakintr a fairly large run. the past; that they cannot hope to defy public THE FIItS©l^GAME opinion and are ready and willing to appear at anchor barred balk line billiards was played DEPARTMENT. and pose as the professionals of the past did. > between Ives and Schaefer on Jan. 10 (the third Judgment and the person against whom we when the business was not only great and pros night of this contest), ar.d Ives beat Schaefer decide must pay all expenses of carriage to and perous, but professionals respected everywhere 600 to 3S8. Ives© average. 33 6-18: high run, 131. from our office. This rule cannot refer to per for the integrity of their work; by which we Schaefer©s average. 22 14-17; high run. 103. On mean their desire to earn their own living. The . the last night Ives maiJe a run of £03, showing" ishable articles or live stock, but the person expert©s field is as great, if not greater, to-day j quite clearly that even©under the. revised system aggrieved has, in such instances, his remedy at than ever before in this country, and when it \ it was quite jMissible to make higher runs and common law in case of mis-description. is once known to the public that these men higher averages than had been seen in previous 0. ARBITRATION. Where our interven are professionals and experts pure and simple years before the anchor was known. Schaefer and tion is solicited, the complainant must pay us a fee they should reap a golden harvest right here Ives met again at New Yo!*k City during Novem of pp cents unless he be on our reiereuce book in in America. ber, 1894, and Ives ran 331 in the last game of which case there is no charge. the .series, passing Schaefer©s high run of 271, 7.© Do not send money or goods to strangers The $1750 donated by the Brunswick-Balke- which tlie. latter had made at Boston. Ives without security. It is obvious that we cannot Collender Co. to this tournament makes, together eclipsed this performance, however, when he met guarantee the integrity of all who may use these with the $1250 given by the same firm to the Schaefer during the following week at Chicago, columns. Our Deposit System provides per his high run being at that time 359. These two CREAHAN©S CHAT, recent tournament In New York. $3000 in cash runs are the records at 11-inch balk line billiards fect security, and our Reference System is prizes during the present season. It is quite with the anchor barred. practically as safe and one or the other should the custom to announce the amount of money THE MAIN QUESTION invariably be adopted. Largely Devoted to the Chicago being played far or contributed by "manufac turers." but there are manufacturers (?) and in billiards now is how to produce a game where CORRESPONDENCE. A stamped ad Tournament With Some Reference all the experts can meet on tolerably even dressed envelope must be enclosed in all letters to manufacturers. If the year 1898 is not pros terms, thus producing new material to entertain our office which require a personal answer. to the Proposed State Tournament perous and successful among professionals every the public and giving greater personality to the —Experts Learning Wisdom—Gen where it will bo no fault of the very generous game. This proposition if perfected may operate ADVERTISEMENTS. The charge for ads. men who have given so much money to stimulate against the few who have acquired exceptional is one cent for each word. Stamps may be remit erous Manufacturers. and encourage e.xperts in their art. The new proficiency at particular phases of one game, but ted in payment but we prefer P. O. Money Orders Should a tournament for the championship year opens most propitiously, and with wisdom on it will be better for the majority of players. In lor amounts exceeding 50 cents. Trade Ads. of this State take place in Pittsburg, and the part of our experts there is no reason why this connection perhaps Schaefer©s position is are charged for at the rate of twenty-rive cents we now assume that such .will be the case. prosperity should not be the rule and not the one of the most unique ever presented in this or per line. We reserve the right to refuse insertion it should not be given before well on in exception. JOHN QREAHAN... any other country, with the single exception of of any ads. which we deem of an objectionable April next, if, indeed, not during the John Roberts, the English champion. Roberts character. In such cases money paid will be latter part of that month. The Chicago THE GAME'S PROGRESS. became so proficient at the spot hazard that refunded. All ads. received may be dealt with tournament, which takes place this month, whenever that style of English billiards know as strictly in order of arrival. In cases where the should ordinarily create sufficient excite "all in" was played he outclassed every player space at our disposal may not permit the inser Some of the Lessons Taught by in the United Kingdom. The shot was soon tion of all ads. in current, number those left over ment to boom billiards for three months Recent Tournaments. barred in all his games, but even with that handi will be the first to appear in the next or subse at least. As Slosson and Schaefer are cap to his play he is still abl > to give enormous matched, however, to meet in New. York Chicago, Jan. 1C. Editor "Sporting Life:" odds to nearly all English players, and is gener quent issues. on the fifth of February next, that contest The great billiard contest which©© com When writing out an Ad. do not forget to men mences at the Central Music Hall, Monday, ally successful. When Schaefer first dawned ia tion your Town, County and State, thus: "High must, of course, take place. It is certain the billiard world of America and the profession land, Madison Co., III.," or "Cleveland, p., "©or then that these two events should lend new- is the first handicap tournament in which als realized that be could beat all of them at life to billiards in this country until late the leading players in the country have ap straight rail there was a great hue and cry to "Richmond, Va." If you also include iii-the in the spring. The State tournament should peared against what are known as the short "change the rules." in order to give the short Ad. the two words, "Approval, Deposit," it will be so handled and managed in the press of stops since the memorable struggle in this stops" of those days a chance. Tlie balk lines convey to readers the information that you are the country as to keep up the excitement city during April 1890, when Schaefer and were then introduced; first eight inches, then 10. prepared to forward for inspection the article until the tournament shall take place, and George Slosson played scratch, 500 points; next 12 and finally 14. But Schaefer mastered advertised, subject to the value being deposited if that tournament is played late in the on a 5x10 table at 14-inch balk-lines against them all and the only opponent in tbis country with the Editor of SPORTING LIFE. This will who stood any chance with him on even terms, always facilitate sales. spring it should do much towards keeping Maurice Daly©s 300; Frank C. Ives, 275; the game alive during the summer months. W. II. Catton, 250; J. llandolph Heiser, until Ives© star arose, was Slosson. The public Next fall should, and no doubt will, take 250. The tournament was for money prizes demand for variety, however, necessitates a game care of the business when the time comes. which will give those experts who are not so SPORTING UOODS. aggregating $4000, comprising six entrance proficient in close nursing, which has been the Greener Crown Grade Pigeon Gun. Two sets There is great danger of giving too many fees of $250 each, and $2500 given t»y the characteristic of Ives and Schaefer©s style, an of barrels; case and outfit complete. A splendid tournaments and contests at one season of Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Sohaefer opportunity to compete with those players with shooter in excellent condition. Cost $652 to land year, and not giving enough at others. From won first prize with rive straight victories, some show, as the sporting man would say, of November 1 until April 1 is gener $1600. Best single average, 38G-K5; best in the United States; sell for $300 cash or offers. ally a bad time to hold such tournaments and an "even break." Approval deposit. 316 "Spcrting Life." _____ ma©tch games. During that period of the year run, 200; grand average, 25. Ives won four, NOT ACCEPTABLE. Syracuse Double Shotgun. Full-choked; only rooms are supposed to be able to take care of lost one. Second prize $1200, best single About two years ago a gentleman well known used short time; $125 grade; perfect condition. themselves. It is true that tournaments and average 25; best run 97, grand average in Chicago suggested that in order to produce A great pigeon gun. Will sell for $00. German- match games even during the winter and spring 1321-87. George F. Slosson won 3, lost 2; more open table play, and as a result aid the town, Pa. Approval deposit. Address 302 mouths are of greiit value to the business in best single average 25, best run, 178; grand "short stop" class to advance in their profession, average"20 2-11. W. H. Catton won 2, lost a change should be made in the rules governing ^Sporting Life._^ ______general, but where the tournaments are played balk line, so that when the balls were declared What offers in cash or exchange for Columbia the business generally suffers (luring the progress 3; best single average 97-27, best run 74, "in" the player in hand must ffbrce one * tne 1896 Bicycle in perfect erudition? Only ridden of tournaments. That is why valuable time grand average 8 39-119. J. Randolph Hei balls across a line at his next shot. The idea six times. Approval deposit. 305 "Sporting to room keepers should not be encroached on or ser won 1. lost 4, best single average 6%; was not to change the width of the lines, but to> interfered with at a period or time when the beat run, 52; grand average 5 Ott-143. Mau continue them at 14 inches as before, yet by l£f e . ©[______business would be better without tournaments rice Daly won 0 lost 5; best run, 62; grand Will sell Left-hand Victor Catcher©s Glove for than with them. Late in April or early in May doing away with the second shot for position $4; cost $7.50; good as new. Approval deposit. the business begins to fall oft in rooms. That average 6 116-117. when the balls were in balk (as under the old Address No. 303 "Sporting Life." ______is why tournaments should be given then. The TIME©S CHANGE. rules), to produce that open table work which Since that time what a change the -wliirli- seemed to be desired by everyone. The plan did Five Expert Blue Rock Traps, with North©s same rule is applicable to the latter part of October as a desirable time for tournaments, ra g of time has produced. Nearly eight not destroy the draws and long and short drives Electric Pull. In good condition, cheap. Charles years have passed since Slosson. and to the cushions, nor did it interfere with the deli Stein, secretary, Meadvllle,© Pa. ______although of late years the seasons have so cate play possible in the centre of the table, but changed as to warrant the wisdom, in, having Schaefer gave Ives odds of 225 in 500 strange to say the proposition failed to meet "For J3al^ni~C."^mIth,~l»"~G"rade, 7 Ib. 12- the tournaments take place later. points at 14-ineh balk-line and to-day the gauge, perfect condition, $40. Also a Stevens© with the approval of a single player, even the Favorite, 3-barrels, 22, 25, 32 rim fire, $8. I. F. Young Napoleon is the peer of those staunch vet short stops, for whose benefit it was designed, erans of the cue, many, indeed, thinking he is being opposed to it. The only test ever applied Welch. Kobeline, La. ______It was good business judgment on the part of the superior of both men at the old balk-lines. the managers of the Chicago tournament to was at "Dump" Rhines© room, when the origi For Sale Burgess Repeating Shot Gun; 12- How far this opinion may be justified can best nator of the idea and Professor Perkins, the bil gauge, Damascus; new. Won at tournament. engage Central Music Hall in which to hold the be seen by the record of his most notable achieve tournament, even if the tournament should liard instructor of the Chicago AfEletic Club, Cost $40. Price $25. A. H. Brown, Parkers- ments since lie won the "short atop" champion played a short game, and the "Professor" and prove a financial failure, which we are inclined ship from Eugene Carter, and entered the. class burg, W. Va.______to doubt. For while Chicago may yet be suffering Rhines promptly declared the scheme a failure. ©97 Lady©s Crescent, $25. Good condition. 343 from the© effects of the World©s Fair and the of the great leaders. Some even said the proposed game was too diffi "Snorting Life." ______His first performance was his game with Schae cult. Frank Ives is reported to have given the recent stagnation in business everywhere, it fer for the world©s championship, which he r or Sale Cheap, a ©SK Fowler Combination should cot be forgotten that Chicago is tlie opinion since the New York tournament that won, 800 to 499; average. 16 16-49. Schaefer©s 18-INCH BALK LINE IS THE BEST GAME Tandem. Phila., 344 "Sporting Life." ______proud and great metropolis of the West, and average was 10 19-48. He then beat George Cleveland Tandem1; Double Diamond. Flrst- as such a tournament of such a character as ever devised to bring out all the salient points of c las s cond i tion . S40 cash. 347 "S porting Life." that which is now being played there is not Slosson 800 to 488. with an average of 26 2-3. billiards, and to present a difficult game requir in very great danger of proving a financial fail Slosson©s average was 16 8-30. These games ing open table play at all times. Thus the Want offer In Cash or Exchange for Eldredge stamped the young aspirant for world©s cham game of billiards like i 11 other things is follow "1807"" double-diamond Tandem. R. L. Hecht, ure. Indeed, were such the case, it is a ques pionship honors as the coming player of the 131 Front street. New York City. ______tion if the leaders of the business would not ing that development which is not only the law prefer to meet with the financial failure of the age. and subsequent events have proven that he of nature but also of science, art, and the more MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. tournament and see it handled and managed Is fully entitled to the position freely accorded materialistic elements of life. Tlie veterans of him as an expert second to none in the world th« past, men like Michael Phelan, John See- Steinway Square Grand Piano. Almost new. on large, broad and liberal ideas rather than at the American style of game. There cannot TJ be sold cheap. Philadelphia, 345 "Sporting have the experts appear in a hall unworthy of reiter, John Deerey, McDevitt, Tieman and the their talents and reputation. During the past be any question that the phalanx of players who made the billiard his 30 or 40 years it has been the custom of the INCREASED SPEED SHOWN BY IVES tory of America in the years gone by, would MACHINERY. leaders of billiards to engage only first-class In his public performance since he has become scarcely realize the game of billiards as it is For Sale 26-H. P. Otto Gas Engine. Perfect halls for tournaments and contests. There should classed among the masters of the science has illustrated by the great experts of the present condition. Philadelphia . :!48 "Sporting Life." be no change now for the worse. The dignity of produced a marked change in billiards. While time. The push shot, the jaw shot and the big the business cannot afford it. No hall should averages of 17 and 20 in the championship games six-pocket tables are gone for ever, and in their "PERSONAL GOODS. be too fine for a tournament of this character, between Slosson and Schaefer prevailed, and pltioe are tables of smaller size 5 by 10 instead Webster©s Dictionary, 2330 pages, 2000 en even if it should be necessary to call on the the high record was 23, Ives set a pace that of 6 by 12 and 5 by 11 and the modern Mon gravings; line work; bound in library sheep; billiard associations of this country for financial smashed those figures all to pieces. In his sec arch fast cushions, and imported Simonis cloth. not soiled; cost $9. Will accept first genuine support. ond game for the emblem with George Slosson Everything of the finest and best that money can cash offer. Approval deposit. 328 "Sporting his average of over 26 was the highest on record purchase. These and a thousand other things up to that time in the struggle for championship make up the appurtenances of a modern billiard Life/© ______, _ __ It will be greatly regretted in our opinion by honors. It. is true that this was not a very room and aid the players In that rapid develop For Sale, $100: Handsome Sealskin Coat. Made most, if not all of the leaders in the business, in London. 36 Bust. Full particulars sent. 351 great advance, but it was a step forward, and ment of skill which lias been the distinguishing that Gallagher and McLaughlin are not among when Ives met Schaefer a second time in Chi feature of the game in the past ten years. "Sporting Life." ______fie contestants in this tournament. There are cago in November, 1893. the world saw how BEN -MACDONALD. ~$100^Diamond Stud. 2Vj kt.,© white. Worth no two men connected or identified with billiards great the difference was to be between balk- $225._Philadelphia L 352 ^Sporting Life." to-day whose names are more honored or held line billiards of the past and the future. In in higher esteem than McUuighlin and Gallagher. The Chicago Tournament.. ~-j WANTEDTGood^second-hand Trunk, ladies© or this famous match, which lasted uve. nights, In the opening game of the Chicago tourna gents©. .About 42 Inches long, covered in canvas Their devotion to the best interests of the busi the record was as follows: or duck. State lowest price. Philadelphia, Pa. ness during the past few years, when there Total Best Single Grand High ment. Jan. 17, Ives defeated Catton 400 to 90. Address 359. Sporting Life. ©______were practically no players in this country to Points. Average. Average. Run. On the 18th Spinks beat Schaefer 260 to 139. all intent and ©purpose, is not likely to be for Sehaefer .400O 40 26 126-149 343 ""••-• SCIENTIFIC. gotten. Now that billiard experts find it conve Ivea .. ..3945 471-17 26 97-148 45(5 For Sale Edison©s Phonograph. Good as new. nient for their own interest to engage in tour THESE FIGURES Cost $175. One new battery and 1 dozen records. naments and contests, the fact that there are tell the story of the progress made by Ives in BILLIARD TABLES, Price $50. Address 341, ©Sporting Life."_____ but five players in this tournament will no doubt two years and the advance by Schaefer over his make it all the more brilliant and successful, old form. During the second night©s game of this He BronswicK-BalKe-Colieqdei Co., BUSINESS ACCESSORIES. and greatly lower the expenses in these days match Schaefer demonstrated the possibilities of exorbitant rents for public halls. But the ab Manufacturers of Bslllnrd, Pool ami Com Handiest thing out. Combination Pocket Mem sence of these two faithful men will all the of the "anchor shot" by running 343. This orandum Book. Blotter, Paper Cutter, Envelope same be a regret to their more than numerous score was, however, quickly passed by Ives. bination Tables. Opener Stamp and Pencil holder and Calendar who made 456 two nights afterwards, and over Importers and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in to- 1S98. Price 25c. I. M. Adams, Fort Ann, professional friends in all parts of the country. 400 points of this run were made from exactly N. y. ______. the same position, the balls being "anchored" Billiard Material of ev<>ry description The most pleasing part of this tournament to across the lines where Schaefer had them two MAIN OFFICES: ANIMALS. us however, is the "handicap," or odds con nights before. It was in this contest that Schae 860 Broadway, New York; ceded by Ives and Schaefer to Spinks, Catton and Nos. 4. 6, 8, 10 and 12 W. 6th St., Cincinnati; For Sale or Exchange Chesapeake Bay Dog, 3 fer secured his celebrated victory over his youth Nos 263 and 265 Wabssh Ave., Chicago; years old. Prize Winner. John, M. Fetsch, 12 Button, and there is but little doubt in our ful opponent when he was 505 points behind at No. 112 S. 4th St., St. Louis. "l;rady Aye., Baltimore, Md.______mind that professionals everywhere will relish the opening of the game on the last night of the equally the first business-like transaction which match. Schaefer made runs of 280, 233 and 1002 ARCH ST., PHILADELPHIA. ~~Mare, very gentle, 7 years old. Suitable for hag taken place between the experts of this 133 in this game, and won out by 55 points. H. J. BERGMAN, Agent. lady; will sacrifice. _ 355 ^©Sporting JLife/J_____ country during, probably, the past 20 years. FOR OPEX PLAY. (Tj^Brancb offices and salesrooms in nil |)ritic i, al cities. ~~For"Sale©l* Exchange Two finely-bred Chesa Fancy or imagine if you can the "Wizard" of the In December of the same year, in a three-hand peake dogs 12 months old. Will exchange for world and the "Napoleon" of ever, the "Wizard" ed tournament, at New York City, between pointer dog, thoroughly trained oil quail, or being engaged in hair-splitting in the concession Schaefer, Ives and Slosson. the Little Wizard first check for _S50__j_J^_l^H___t_gpriDgs, Ark. of odds to the extent of ten points! Ordinarily, gave another exhibition of what could be accom or during the past 10 or 15 years, Schaefer and plished with the "anchor shot." On the last REAL ESTATE. Ives (were Ives in the arena then) woiild scorn night of the meeting the games being 600 points por gale Country Seat, containing 40 acres, to play less than 400 to the 250 points of their each he ran game in five innings, making 565 fine mansion, at Westtown. Price $11.000; worth opponents in such a battle, admitting that the points in his last inning nearly all from the double. Will take city property in payment. 356 game was the some. What are the facts now? ©anchor." The trio met again in this city dur "Sporting Life." ______. : Simplv that Schaefer and Ives demand not only ing January, the following year, and on the sec their © "pound of flesh," but that as experts ond night Ives made 487 mainly from the anchor, ~~ VEHICLES. pure and simple they have realized the fact and tied Scbaefer©s New York average of 100. FineTables, Carom, Combination a Por Sale Brougham. Used only a short time. that the condition of things has changed, and It was after this game that the players decided No reasonable offer refused. Philadelphia, 35rf ns sufli that the billiard expert of the present to bar the anchor shot, which was clearly un of the Brims wicU-Balke-Collenclei "Sporting_Lif P."______.__ and© future must take care of the billiard expert popular, as it set aside open table play, which Orders fr" mull parts f U>e wo.rld i>r. ^For©Sale First-class Rogers Brougham. Phil of the present or now. the public preferred. The change was made at Over 1,OOO,OOO ffoise 336 "Sporting Life."______the suggestion of George Slosson and Charley JOHlN (JUEAHAN.CoiitiuButa This will be no detrimental loss financially. Parker, the veteran billiard impresario who evolv EMPLOYMENT. artisticaJlv or otherwise to, the experts in ques ed the idea of the anchor balk spaces. .A rule Wanted by April 1, a position as manager of tion On ©the contrary, it will give them a new was established limiting the number of shots to gentleman©s©farm, by young married man. Fully le-ise of professional life In the estimation of be iJinde within the "anchor" to ten. as- it was urilerstands farming. Best of references. Au- not thought advisable to destroy entirely the

NAT BUTLER©S OPINION. THE CYCLE MARKET. Considers Jimmy Michael the Great- The Conditions Under Which Dealers est Racer in the World. Now Labor. Boston, Mass., Jan. 12. In speaking In discussing the situation and prospect LOOKS LIKE A SURE THIHft KOI about the middle-distance and foreign rid of the bicycle market the manager of one PURSUES HIM IN THE RACE WITH ers now in America, with whom he has of the largest manufactories the other day been in touch ainee their arrival, Nat But gave expression to some opinions which, FOR POTTER. ler said: coming from such a source, hold interest STARBUCK, "Michael is the man of them all. There for the general riding public. Having first is no man in this country who can beat acquitted himself of being a pessimist or PeonsylYania Division Formally De him at middle-distance indoor work. He fol calamity crier, this philosophic manager The Plucky Frenchman Put Out o! lows his pace on that steep-banked track said substantially: with the same ease and persistency as on au "Prices once broken can never be made cides to Stand &y the New Yorker outdoor track. Then another thing which to move upward. We are now down to the Race by an Ugly Fall in the leads to his successes is his method of hard pan, where manufacturers have only training. He trains for every race, no mat the smallest margins As between $75 and Tae latter Finally Settled at a ter whom he is up against, as though he §00 wheels, 75 per cent, of the sales this Fifth Mile When Over a Lap Ahead were going to meet the best man in the year will be of the $50 variety. There Meeting ol the Division Delegates, world. He never underestimates his com will be many failures in the trade, too. ol His Competitor, petitor, but rather gives©him the benefit I fear a break in the market with a gen of being even better than himself. Conse era! confusion and slaughter of prioes such By a vote of 64 to 36 the Pennsylvania quently h-e trains as does no other man. as we witnessed last year. Consider it; The 20-mile paced race, at Saenger Hall. Division of the League of American Wheel "Most of the men do their training on the manufacturers are furnishing as good Philadelphia, Jan. 15, was spoiled, and men, OH Jan. 18. decided to sustain the deal their wheels. Michael, however, goes out a wheel for $50 as they put out in 1S97 Edouard Taylore robbed of a victory made by the committee of the delegated, and runs. Kicling a bicycle doesn©t give you j for $100. In fact, it is the same wheel through an unfortunate accident to the whereby the vote of the Pennsylvania Di wind. Running outdoors is the best thing in most cases. For $75 they are offering an French rider, through Which he dislocated vision was pledged to Isaac B. Potter for for wind. I found that out when training © 1898 model with the latest improvements of his right slioulder and sprained his left president of the League in return for plac for road events. which they are capable. Of course, every knee, besides receiving several bad bruises. ing Thomas J. Keenan as first vice presi "Taylore is the next best man in the otit- year the cost of manufacture is cheaper, The preliminary races had been run off. and dent on the ticket with Mr. Potter. The fit, and I have an idea that in the summer but at these prices the makers have too the spectators, to the number of about meeting was a very lively one. a big repre he can give Michael a good hard run. for a small a profit to allow of a reasonable per 2500, were anxious to witness the star event sentation being present from all parts of victory outdoors. I do not judge of ©ray- centage of loss. Those who are posted of the night. the State. A resolution was offered con- lore by his performances here in America. know that even at the $100 price only TAYLOR LEADS. liruling the action of the committee, and I have seen him ride abroad, and know the largest manufacturers made money. Both men were given a warm welcome, that opened the discussion, which proved that what he has done in America is by What will happen to them if they meet the American getting the lion©s share of the a warm and lengthy one. no means his best work. another overstocked and falling market applause. They were to be paced by tan GIDEON AND KEENAN EXPLAIN. "Chase is a good rider, but he has much and depreciation of values next summer"? dem teams, and after giving the pacers a The consensus of opinion was for Gideon, to learn about the American game. The "Department stores are now handling chance to get warmed up, the men were but every delegate recognized the peculiar best sprinter in the outfit is Gougoltz. He high-grade wheels, and it is said they have gotten up for the pistol. They got off well position that the division was placed in, is an Indian, goes everywhere and takes signed contracts to maintain prices. I am together, Taylore leading. The Frenchman and that it could not gro back on the action fearful chances. His best hold is in match rather afraid, however, that they will not gradually increased the "distance till at the of its representatives without stultifying racing. He lacks generalship in open com be able to sell the quantities they have end of the first mile he was almost a lap itself and making a record more or less dis petition." bought, and in that event they will cut in the lead. There was a great deal of honorable. Chief Consul Samuel A. Boyle After his wedding on Thursday Mr. But the prices, contracts or no contracts. The trouble with the pacemaking machines, and wanted the fullest discussion of the matter, ler will go direct to New York and prepare regular trade will have to meet the compe there was almost a constant breaking of and several times allowed men to talk when for th-e match race of Saturday evening, tition or stop selling. It is a pity that in chr.ins and bursting of tires. At first the si rir-t ruling would have made them out of when he and Titus will ride against Gou the bicycle trade there is not a custom, Frenchman seemed to be having great luck, order. goltz and Lamberjack, the Chase brothers as in some other trades, of the manufac as all the wrecked machines were those of During the discussion Mr. Gideon was and Baton and Goodman in a four-cornered turers all pulling together and buying in his opponent; but then his luck changed, called on and explained that he was not special tandem match. the stocks of bankrupt firms to prevent and for a couple of laps he had to hang a candidate for the office of president un On January 15. Nat will join the camp of the goods being thrown on the market be onto the other rider. less the division wanted him. the racing men at Beiair, Fla. This i,s a low cost and breaking prices. Manufac small town, consisting, as Butler says, of THE ACCIDENT. Mr. Keenan fully explained his position, turers are being driven to desperation in In the fourth mile Taylore had passed and said that he- had not sought the office .a fine hotel and about two dozen houses. the attempt to figure out profits with fall It is a winter resort, and the idea of get Starbuck, gaining a full lap. He was a lap snd was only trying to do his best for the ing prices. The first cost of materials is and about iJO yards ahead of the latter, good interests of the division. ting the racing men there is to furnish becoming a question of great moment with amusement for the guests of the hotel. The when rounding the last turn on the first POTTER AND ELL.JOTT. them, and they are being taught to skimp lap of the fifth mile, his tire burst, and, iu President Isaac B. Potter and ex-Presi track is one of the best in the land, and as everywhere With some of the beat firms order to avoid striking his pacing team, he dent Sterling B. Eiliott. who were both out special rates are given the riders, and one gone to the wall, and there comes a time lost control of his wheel and fell to the in the corridor of City Hall near where the meet a week, with good prize values, is to when riders are unable to buy a reliable floor. He was unable to get up and had: meeting was being held, and who were both be held during the winter season, the fast wheel, they will have to thank their own to be carried to his dressing room, where lobbying for their individual interests, were men are all nocking there. bargain-hunting instincts. Of course, if it was found that his shoulder was dislo invited into the meeting to state their sides matters go as far as that there will be a cated and his knee sprained. Starbuck fin of the ease. Mr. Eiliott made a short ad JERSEYMEN MEET. healthy reaction." ished the 20 miles out, but there was little dress suggesting that Potter withdraw in Interest taken in the affair after the acci the interest of harmony and Gideon. MAY BE FORGIVEN. dent to Taylore, and about half the specta Potter followed in a long harangue, in The Associated Cycling Clubs of the tors left the bui©ding before the end of which he staled that the fault of his not State Have a Conference. Reconciliation Between the Ij. A. W. the twentieth miie. Following is the record being at the League meet was his interest of the race: in his wife©s health. He also said that he Newark. N. J., Jan. 15. The Associated and the California Seceders. had not been invited to the meet, and that Cycling Clubs of New Jersey held their an New York. Jan. 19. At the meeting of TIMKS BY MILES. other big officials of the organization had nual meeting last night. "Delegates were the National Assembly of the League of 1...... 2.02|11...... 24.25 been slighted when they came to the meet. present from seventeen of the twenty-four American Wheelmen, to be held in St. 2...... 4.0 |12...... 26.38 This was denied by two members of the clubs in the organization. The yearly re Louis the second week in February, a re 3...... 6.12113...... 28.50 League Meet Committee, who were present. ports of officers and committees were made conciliation with the "outlaw" racing ele 4...... 822H4.. Sl.CK) POTTER WINS. and accepted, me only feature being a ment of the Pacific Coast will be broached, 5...... 11.09 15.. 33.23 After a lengthy discussion of the matter declaration by the president that good and it is the opinion of many of the dele G...... 13.25 16.. 35.54 In which some of the delegates got rather roads were far preferable to sidepaths, and gates that thereafter peace ©and harmony 7...... 15.27| IT.. 88.16 mixed as to their understanding of the that all energy should be expended in se 8-...... 17.49I1S.. 40.35 curing the former. will be established between the seeeders 0...... 20.02 19.. 42.09 questions under discussion, a "vote was pud the parent body. So general is this 10...... 22.14120.. 45.03 taken and resulted in sustaining the action The treasurer reported a balance on hand opinion that racing and other enterprises of the committee, which pledged Pennsyl of $280.20. against $802.30 a year ago. The depending upon the establishment of pa SUMMARIES OP OTHER RAGES. vania©s vote to Potter. resignations of the Elizabeth Athletic Club cific relations have been begun by parties Amateur half-mile handicap First heat C. V. Mr. Gideon voted to make the notion un Cyclers and the East Orange Cyclers© Club Babcock, scratch, won: John S. Dunkel, 50 yards. were accepted, and the Record Club, of in the East. second. Time. 1.05 1-5. Second heat George animous, but quite a number of the dele Newark (successor of the old Vim Bicycle From late reports it appears that the Schofield. 15 yards, won: E. F. Davenport, 00 gates refused to do this, although promising Club) was elected to.membership. The ©del racing men on the Western coast are dis yards, second. Time, 1.07 1-5. Third heat C to vote for Mr. Keenan for first vice presi egates voted unanimously in favor of peti satisfied with the sport conducted there, A. Skldle. 45 yards, won; William Z©nrker. 00 dent. tioning for the appointment by the new and have either quit racing or asked for yards, second. Time, 1:11). Firal heat George league" officials of Charles H. Norwood as reinstatement by the League. The Califor Schofield won, John s. Dunkel second. MORE ODD LEGISLATION. State handicapper. nia Associated Cycling Clubs maintain an Professional tandem pursuit race 1 mile First! appearance of readiness to continue apart., heat Davis and Elites beat W. and Fred Sims. George B. Minsbull. of the Montclair Time, 2.02 4-5. Second heat Ltun her jack find Washington Police Forbid Drop Wheelmen, was re-elected president, receiv but racing mon who have come from the Gougoultz beat Fulford and W©heelock. Time, Handle Bars. ing a majority of nine votes over Udo F. West to race here in the indoor season say 2.0-5 3-5. Final heat Lamberjack and Gougolta Roelker. of the Castle Point Cyclers, of that overtures from the League will be re A bit of odd police legislation has arous ceived with pleasure. beat Davls and Elkes. Time, 2.03 4-5. ed Washington. D. C.. wheelmen to a high Hoboken. The rest of the successful ticket Amateur team pursuit race, half-mile Won by pitch of resentment. After due publica was as follows: First vice president. \V. D. On the expectation that a reconciliation Castle Wheelmen©s team. Time, 1.19. tion the order was put into effect last Smith. Belleville "Wheelmen: second vice will be arranged at the assembly meeting week, and since then wheel reran have been president. V. V. Wells, Hackensack Wheel an early spring circuit for the racing men "WILL PAY SALARIES. watching for a judicial decision on the men; secretary. Arthur S. Kimball. Record has been planned for California and the case with great expectancy. The regula Club (re-elected). The treasurer will be ap coast States. Tom Eck. the veteran train The Cycle Track Association Takes tion is as follows: pointed later by the board of trustees, con er, has been asked to take charge. sisting of one dele-gate from each club. the Place of the Defunct N. C. A. "Inasmuch as safety In passing with rapidly WON©T BE IN IT. New York, Jan. IS. The announcement moving vehicles -requires that the riders o©r that the cycle trade would no longer sup drivers approaching each other shall be able A TOUR DEPARTMENT. The California Seceders Will Not Re port cycle racing in this country©creatt©d to jiuige of the probable movement of the ap a sensation in many quarters. It was gen proaching vehicle, no cycle shall be ridden OH Movement to Organize Such an One ceive Foreign Recognition. erally admitted by those who take an in the streets within the city limits with the lower Boston. Jan. 18. The new officers of the end of the handle bars on a plane lower than in the Li. A. W. terest in the sport that the prospects for four Inches below the top of the saddle at its California Associated Cycling Clubs, who the outdoor racing season are not nearly centre, and the rider shall at all times beep Members of the L. A. W. in various sec assumed control of Sunday racing on the so bright now as they were painted a his head in such a position as to command a tions of the country are urging the©Officers Pacific coast last year, are awaiting the re month ago. view ahead of not less than 300 feet." of the national organization to create a sult of the annual meeting of the L. A. W. The prospects were improved, however, tour department. It is felt that a big ma before outlining their racing plans for the Saturday, when the National Cycle Track jority of the new members are riders who year. It is said that they are hopeful that Association, controlling fourteen bicycle The L. A. W. Meet. take no special interest in the official man the League will adopt a divisional option tracks in the larger cities, made known Indianapolis. Ind., Jan. 17. The Indianapolis agement, or in racing, but are interested rule, and that the outlaw association will their plans, decided upon at a meeting in Meet Club, under whose auspices the National be taken back into the League fold. A L. A. W. championships will be held this year. in touring. In England and France the Boston on the day before. According to lias under consideration the selection of dates largest and most influential cycling organi communication was recently sent to Sec these plans the association will emplov ou 1©rom Aug. 2 to 6 for the annual fixture. Ac zations are the touring clubs. There is a retary Sturney. of the International Cy salary throughout the season two middle cording to the rules of the League the meet great demand for a tour committee in the clists© Association, asking an opinion as to distance riders, two short-distance riders, must be held in August, and its promoters League. One of the veterans indorses the the standing of the outlaw cycling asso one long-distance rider and one unpaced fool that an early date will be the best. The new idea as follows: « ciation in California with foreign cycling. rider and a staff of twenty-four pacemak Meet Club will submit its selection of dates to "The encouragement of touring, while one of His reply was as follows: ers. These men will race upon the tracks the Executive Committee and Racing Board of the most important of the League©s several ob "In regard to the secessionists from the of the association, meeting all comers, in the L>, A. W. for their approval. jects, is the most neglected of them all, unless L. A. W., I do not think they stand any chance first one city and then another. The prin we consider the good roads agitation under this whatever of recognition by the I. C. A. The cipal contests will be held at Manhattan. An Adjustable Track. head. A few of the leading divisions have accom policy of the I. C. A. "hitherto has always been Beach and at Charles River Park. Boston. © A patent has been applied for by a New Jersey plished something after plans wholly their own. not to interfere in local quarrels, but to con The men to be engaged have not been "man who has invented a track which may be but the need of careful and uniform national su tinue to recognize as the governing body of decided upon, but the middle-distance rid raised or lowered by means of jack screws. pervision is apparent. A national committee on any country that body which it always has ers probably will be chosen from Linton LSuch a track as this fills the bill for base ball touring should be added to the nine committees recognized until such time that it is ©plainly Taylore. MeJDufh©e, Hamilton and Gardiner. grounds, where it is desired to conduct cycle on the list and a new bureau of information for and palpably shown or admitted by that body The association has revised the dates of pg and, base ball. The plans of the track tourists established. At present it is a matter that either it is not fit to govern the territory the Grand National Circuit, subject to the L hlately exhibited in New York, and it is of extreme difficulty for a rider to get informa over which it is supposed to rule or that it has approval of the chairman of the L. A W that such a track will shortly be tion concerning many sections of the country consented to hand over any particular portion Racing Board, and the circuit will open at jn a prominent city in this State. which to him may be new and strange. Work of its territory to another association. We can see no reason to go back on previous recognition Manhattan Beach on May 21. Prizes in all in this department should be thoroughly systema the open mile events on the circuit will be MLile Bicycle Race. tized, and there should be some competent per of the L. A W. as the governing body in the son placed at the head of it. whose duty it United States." $165 for first. $100 for second and $75 for 10. In a 25-mile un- should be to provide members with all the desired third. at the Exposition information. Through the co-operation of division It is the intention of the Executive Committee It was decided to have racing teams con Aldridge, of officers it would not be a difficult task to main of the L. A. W. to issue the reports of the va nected with each track and to promote in ago, Aldridge tain a reliable central repository of facts esS£Jl- rious national committees previous to the annual ter-city team contests on the same -21s. tial to tlie best interests of cycle travel." meeting of the League this followed by base ball leagues. forces, reports good business, and the fac tory at Chelsea is turning out 500 pair of tires a day. President Muller, of the P. & M. Saddle Company, was in town last week, as was A. G. Batchelder and F. A. Lelaud, of the League tire. The Only Perfect Machine on the Market. Suitable for any smooth Billy Warren, for years with William surface, out or indoors. Very desirable for Armories, Gymnasiums, Read & Sons, and George Jordan, long Kinks. Bicycle Schools, Halls & Canvas-covered identified with the National, have gone to gether as manufacturers© agents, and have Ball-room Floors. located on Milk Street, where they are push ing the G-obe bicycle, Baldwin chain and several novelties. Contrary to all reports, there will be no new open air track in Boston this year: as it is an open secret upon the streets of Boston that a track is not and never has been a paying venture in and around Bos ton. The Walthim track dropped $16,000 in ©93, and $21,000 in ©94 and ©95, a total NEW ENGLAND HEWS. of $37,000, while Charles River in two years has lost a similar amount, but the greater portion of it, of course, was dropped under Henry Ducker©s management. Exquisite Design. SOME OF STERLING ELLIOTT©S LAT Decision was reserved hi the bottom Perfect Workmanship. bracket patent ease of H. S. Owen against Positively the Swellest Thing the Pope Mfg. Co.. heard before Judge on Wheels. EST MANffiUYRES, Townsend, at New Haven, last week. The Bay State Wood Rim Co. was or ganized at Ayer. Mass.. some 20 miles from Planning to Make Gideon President Boston, last week. The officers elected are Did You ever Cycle Afoot E. E. Marshall, president; W. C. Parker, treasurer. The Keene non-splittable wood A Good Roads Diversion The rim will be made under license from the Bowmanville Cycle Wood Rim Co.. of Bowinanville, Canada.. Mr. Marshal) was tart tte First Foot Cycle in Your Ton ail Get the COT, Cycle Track Owners© Meet formerly with the Boston Wood Rim Co. The company have secured the sole license Address—W. 8. CLEVELAND, M'g'r, BUFFALO FOOT CYCLE CO., for Europe and the United States for the 935-995 Ellicott Square, Buffalo, N. Y. News ol the Trade, Etc, manufacture of these rims. The Rawson Mfg. Co.. of Worcester, have The only concern capable of filling orders. Boston, Jan. 17. Editor "Sporting Life:" recorded a chattel mortgage for $4400. The Blliott Mutual Admiration Associa The Providence Cycle Board of Trade tion was organized at one of the local ho have elected the following officers: Presi will tinload stocks at auction, or in any tels Saturday night by 25 of the Massa dent, E. A. Loomis; vice president, William L. A. W. BULLETIN. way. in order to realize. In regard to the chusetts delegates to the National Assem G. Rankin; treasurer, A. H. Perigo. statement about making sub-agents sign bly. The occasion was a banquet to Chief The Hunt Saddle Mfg. Co., of Westboro. Latest News From the Chairman a contract to maintain prices the manager Consul Elliott, and the excuse the deter are working day and night, and have 150 of the Racing Board. showed to the "Sun" reporter the printed mining just who should go to St. Louis hands at work on saddles only. Baltimore, Jan. 17. In the Madison contract form that is used. In three differ and what they should do after they had The Bridgeport Brass Co.. maters of the Square Garden six-day race case, the fol ent clauses it stipulates that the list price arrived. Ex-Chief Consul H. W. Hayes, Searchlight lantern, and the Hitchcock lowing is a vote of the majority of the shall not be cut until after July 1, apd that who believes that bicycles are not baggage Lamp Co., of Watertowu, N. Y.. are in Board. Sanctions will not be granted by it shall not be reduced even then unless and should b-e paid for, presided, and the court over the patent rights to the lamp the L. A. W. for races to be held on any the first contracting party (the department poetry machine was in full working order. bracket which both use. The Connecticut track that Charles W. Ashiuger may build store) gives consent. The repetition of July firm are the aggressors and the New York 1 occurs so often that it is apt to create an, The meeting indorsed the candidacy of in the future until a sworn statement, from impression that the contracting parties an George D. Gideon, for the presidency of concern claim that they conceived and a competent surveyor is filed with the the League. perfected the idea several months before Board, certifying to the measurement of ticipate a genera©) reduction at that time. A PIPE DREAM. the Connecticut people did, but owing to the track. What is purported to be a meeting of defects in their application papers they As it is considered by the Board an im FOR SWEET CHARITY. the National Cycle Track Association took did not secure their patents. The Connec propriety for a handioapper to be also a place here last Friday. But three persons ticut Brass Co. secured their patent last race meet promoter, A. G. Batchelder is The Eleventh Annual German- June. The Commissioner of Patents is tak given the choice between severing his con American Charily Ball. were present, T. H. Ryan, of Manhattan ing the testimony. Beach; L. M. Rich, of Bridgeport, and H. nection with the American Cycle Racing The llth annual German-American Char A New Haven inventor, who by the way Association or resigning as handioapper. E. Duckcr, of Cambridge. Among the pipe is a Greek, with the funay name of Pap- ity Ball will be held under the auspices of dreams evolved was a plan of signing all purdakes, thinks he has a wheel which A WARNING. the Philadelphia Maennerchor Society at the the crack racing men for a circuit of the The American Cycle Racing1 Association Academy of Music, evening of Monday, Feb. can cover a mile in 7 1-3 revolutions. His is warned that a repetition of the same over tracks in the organization, and a number mechanism consists of a set of four gears 7. There is quite an array of distinguished of suggestions for inter-city teams. The confidence in a track builder, or of the lady patronesses and managers headed by Mrs. and an auxiliary shaft suspended over the same carelessness, either of which resulted association also decided to give the follow crank axle. The auxiliary shaft is driven Cornelius Stevenson and Dr. Barton Cook Herst. ing prizes in mile events at future meet much faster than the pedal axle moves. in misleading the public as to the length in whose hands is the sale of the proscenium and. ings lies. $100 and $75. The idea of the This shaft is attached to a pinion, which of the track, will be followed by the re opera boxes. Mayor Warwick is the treasurer organization will be to engage for its cir fusal of sanctions for races under the for the ball. drives the chain sprocket. jurisdiction of the L. A. W. The Maennerchor Society will open the ball cuit one competition rider, able to go from The Eclipse bicycle :s rapidly climbing with a fine orchestral and ©choral concert, under a quarter to five miles; one short-distance up towards the top in New .England. Al- The suspension placed upon Cass O. rider, two middle-distance riders, for ten Clark, Cleveland, O., expires Jan- 15, 1838. the leadership of their director, Mr. Samuel L. rendy the New England branch, under Man Edward Sandison, Terre Haute, Ind., is Herrman. The promenade music will be con to twenty-five-mile races; one long-dis ager Harrie E. Walker, are moving from ducted by William Wolsieffer, and the dance tance rider, for 100-mile and twelve-hour the present quarters -©nto the larger and permanently suspended and ruled off tracks music by Paul Sentz. For this occasion the races; one unpaoed rider and twenty-four more commodious ones recently occupied by in every capacity for unfair dealing and Academy will be -decorated as never before. pacemakers. Of course it might appear to the Warwick Cycle Mfg. Co., at 245 Colum competing while under suspension. Racing The two beneficiaries of the ball are the be a sort of monopoly to bind all these bus avenue. A large store room exactly men are warned against accepting any "Pennsylvania University©s Maternity Hospital" riders for the meets of the association, in the rear of this new store has been service from him. and the "Depository and Philadelphia Exchange preventing them from riding at any of the TRANSFERRED TO PROFESSIONAL. CLASS. for Women©s Work." engaged and already over 2000 ©98 models Peter Golden. New York, N. Y., Louis J. Tickets can be procured from the members of other tracks of the country, but it is claim are on hand. ed that such a move will benefit the sport. Kinz, Bloomfield, N. J.; John Mayer, Ft. the Committee of Arrangements as follows: President Overman, of the Overman Plain. N. Y.; J. R. Gamon, New York. N. Edmund R. Teubner, chairman, southeast corner The members of the association claim it Wheel Company, recently told an inter Y.; John Yadley, Little Falls, N. Y.; Fred Fifth and Chestnut streets; Edinund Wolsieffer, would be impossible to make terms with viewer that the entire investment in the corresponding secretary, 1117 Chestnut street; the men for each meeting, and that a pro Overman Wheel Company©s business was Forster, New York, N. Y., and Geo. Cart- Herman Sternau, recording secretary, 327 Market longed contract entry blank is neccessary. $62,000 and that with it two and one-half wright, Svracnse. N. Y.. clauses (a and b). street: Hon. Chas. F. Warwick, treasurer, City The first meet will be held May 21 at million dollars had been earned since 1882. SANCTIONS GRANTED. H-ill; M. Richards Muckle, chairman finance corn- Manhattan Beach, and will probably be W. G. Bartlett, for three years with the American Cycle Racing Association, mi Ltee, Ledger Office. under the management of the Quills. John P. Lovell Arms Co., has been ap Philadelphia. Pa.. Jan. 15. A DIVERSION. pointed manager of the cycle department, ALBERT MOTT. Cb. R. B. L. A. W. Shoe on the Other Foot. The following circular has been issued vice David R. Harvey, resigned. It now appears that manufacturers ara not by Chief Consul Elliott from the head The Keene Wood Rim Co., manufactur THE LATEST FACTOR. running after bicycle racing meu to ride their quarters of the Massashusetts divi^on, L. ers of the well-known Keene non-splittable wheels for a salary during the 1S9S season. Tho A. AV.: wood rims, have removed the plant and Relation of Department Stores to the falling off of the trade©s support of racing men began in 1896. In 1897 the lack of support was This State spends large sums of money for machinery to Rutland. Vt., and will Season©s Cj©diiig Market. first-class permanent roads than does any other continue business there. Tne reasons given There has been no lack of speculations marked, and this year there are precious few for moving are being in the vicinity of its racing men who can boast of being salaried by State in the Union, and the result more than on the part of cyclists generally, and deal a maker. Many who last year drew salaries and justifies the expenditure. Having built these lumber supply and the better advantages ers in particular, concerning the outcome expenses cannot this year get even expenses. roads, however, we allow them to be abused for shipping. . of the movement on the part of dry goods In this dilemma the speed merchants are going by any form or size of vehicle wheel that the Charles A. Johnson, a Boston mechanic^ stores in acquiring the exclusive agency back to first principles and actually buying ignorance of man can devise. The owner of and control of high-grade wheels. Some their racing wheels according to tlieir judgment. a billiard table makes rules to prevent shots which are liable to injure its surface; the pro comments by the buyer and manager of prietor of a skating rink refuses to allow the oue of the largest department establish The Clipper Annual For 1898. use of objectionable skates: the cities prevent cle, or like machine, a gear wheel carried ments, which controls several lines of This invaluable book of reatly reference, so ricli. heavy teaming on certain driveways, and the by the hub of the drive wheel of such ma high-grade wheels in the Eastern territory, in matters of special and abiding interest alike to State prohibits horses and their vehicles from chine, a secondary gear mounted upon said are therefore of interest. The remarks were workers in the amusement field and to the mil using the sidewalks, hut says in effect that hub, the rear sprocket wheel secured to the prompted by statements by the manager of lions of people who patronize stage offerings, is anything ID the way of a vehicle, having any last named gear. The two gears adapted a large manufacturing concern, which ap now before the public. As usual it contains a kiud of tires, and carrying any amount of to mesh with the first named gear wheels peared in the "Sun" of Jan. 11, and in which complete chronology of events that have trans load, may use any of the roads without re and means for throwing the last named it was predicted that the department stores pired in the theatrical world during the year straint. Many attempts at legislation have gears in and out of mesh and at the same would cut prices and cause a general now near its close, together with a professional l>een made to prevent the destructive practice time disconnecting or connecting the rear "slump" before the end of 1898. Tlie de necrology, embracing the dramatic vaudeville, of using narrow tires, but to date nothing sprocket wheels and parts carried thereby partment store representative said: minstrel, circus and miscellaneous, while the of practical consequence has been done. If with the hub. PERCIVAL. © "We shall not cut prices on our high-grade attractiveness, as well as th« value, of the good highways are desirable the protection of wheels. Regarding the statement that we have book is materially enhanced by the numerous their surfaces from unnecessary destruction Is GREAT PICTURES. probably bought more wheels than we can un half-tone portraits of prominent stage celebrities equally important. I believe the tinSe is ripe load at full prices, you can say that we have with which it is illustrated. for a good, practical wide-tire law. I believe bought 18,000 bicycles and have not half enough. further that the Massachusetts division of The Tenth Number of the White City We sold 12,000 at retail in our two stores last the League of American Wheelmen caa be de Art Company©s Series. year when we had no wholesale business. Now pended upon to do its part toward the accom The tenth number of "Great Pictures" is we have two men on the road placing agencies There, are no better watches to ba plishment of such a law. I most earnestly and expect to sell 40,000 before the end of hs,d than Elgin -watches. If you huy ask all who are interested in this subject to now ready for delivery, and contains the 1898. No, we do not seek to place agencies one of them you know you will have romniunicate with me at once, with a view to following beautiful plates: the best timekeeper that American in department stores in the smaller cities. Our skill can msk«. All our watchos holding a meeting at which we may discuss In the Harem (A. Aubletl. Sensuous loveliness m-en have instructions to avoid them. We with Elgin movements are ia the matter and agree upon a form of bill to be posing ia unconscious abandon is the motive of are selling to regular bicycle dealers, and they presented. GENUINE DUEBER CASES Aublet©s "In the Harem. Beauty for beauty©s are all obliged to sign a contract not to cut handsomely engraved, heavily gold Now this is all very well, but you mustn©t sake is the argument that must be used in jus prices. A large manufacturer has said thnt plated, will last a lifetime and are think. Friend Elliott, that you can lead us tifying the production of this painting. persons go to department stores to buy wheels known the world over as the standard away from the Baggage bill by any such Birth of Venus (Bouguereau). In the "Birth because they find lower prices and a larger of American make. We send to anyone flimsy pretext. of Venus" we have one of thoge magnificent variety from which to select. Thnt man jilt giving us his full address this watch, find masterful Bouguereaus; full, ftlmost to re the nail on the bead. So long as the depart gents© or ladies©, per Express, C.O.D., THE MASSACHUSETTS HIGHWAY COMMIS pletion, of detail, and presenting such an over ment stores offer those two advantages they with privilege of examination. If SIONERS satisfactory, pay agent tC.50 and have recommended a change in legislation whelming variety that hours of study will not will continue to absorb the retail cycle trade express charges; if not, return it as suffice to give the observer complete mastery and I predict that in two years there will nol our expense and pay nothing. All permitting them to build at least 20 miles of the subject. be a small bicycle dealer left in any large watches ars guaranteed. If money in any one county without getting the con A Cythere (L. Rover). This picture presents city. We do nor believe in cutting prices, lie- is scat with order we pay all express sent of the Governor and Council. They a fine example of joyous, exultant freedom in cause the firm believes in getting as big prices charges and give a beautiful chain ask for $600,000, of which $400.000 is to be the realm of beauty. Nothing can be more as it can for everything. We will not let any fr»°- ROYAL. MFCS. CO., spent this year, aad the remainder to go charming than tin- action in this picture. It is body beat us on prices, though, and if any 831 Dearborn St., Chicago, f" over until 1891). full of joy. freedom and sentiment. others should manage to get hold of some of the TRADE NOTES. Mission of Santa Ines, one of the old ruins of same kinds of wheels that we sell and cut The Overman Wheel Co. has made up its our Western country. photographed by the the prices, well. we would meet them." lost time, and the 800 hands are working world.-renowned photographer. W. H. Jackson. What seems to be a peculiar point in the full time to fill outstanding orders. McMonnies" Fountain from Grand Plaza, by statement of this manager is the admission At the Humber factories, at Westboro, W. H. Jackson. This was one of the bea-utf- that it may be possible for other stores in Resident Manager Burris is hard at work fu] features of the World©s Fair. his territory to get wheels on which his |Th«se attending to the really fine business the Price, 15 cents: at all book stores, or by firm has contracted for the exclusive con Ifest*"- in 4 © company has for 1898, and the 260 hands mail, from The White City Art Co.. Publish trol. It would seem to imply a belief that lire hustling. ers, No. 611 Manhattan Building, Chicago, in the summer some of the makers may be Manager Lent, of the L. C. Chase tire 111. so hard pressed for ready cash that they 18 SNORTING-

my errand. I heard that Jones was com ing around to see you in the morning to i.miike you an offer of $40 in exchange. r I "Well. I win make it $45. There now, you make So by getting up in the middle of the night." II is He Lees Aud that fellow, who spent $10 for wine before he went to bed and will probably spend $20 next night, replies "make it $30 No camera produces satisfactory and I©ll go you." results unless it is equipped with a That©s the bicycle busiesa. good lens. Queer deal, ain©t it? ALBERT MOTT. Our lenses have a world wide reputa THE PHILADELPHIA SHOW. tion. Our i Trade Mark on a camera Board of Trade©s Exhibit a Financial means ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREB and Cycling Success. THE BEST." MESSAGE. The second© bicycle show sjiven under the Complete out GUNDLACH OPTICAL CO. management of the Philadelphia Cycle ?aVl050 $18 Board of Trade closed the night of Jan. 15, 761 S. Clinton St., Rochester, N. Y. at the Second Regiment Armory. Oonsijer- THE LATEST MOVE OF THE BALTI ing that the show had been fought tooth and nail by the National Board of Trade, which had influence enough to keep out MORE CYCLE DEALERS. some of the dealers and ©agents handling Lac, Wis.. sailed last Saturday for a trip several of the best-known wheels, the Show WITH THE TRADE. through England. Germany and France, in was a fairly good one. It was the means which countries he will establish agencies Seeking to Protect Themselves From of bidding defiance to the National Board President Jas. E. Sullivan, of the Ameri for the product of his company. of Trade and telling that body to keep can Sports Co., 241 Broadway, New York, * * * hands ©off local matters in future, and is the well-known advertising pgents, who The catalogue of the Julius Andrae & Eacli Other Hoi Business is Car bound;, to result, "in the holding of local for years have placed the advertising of A. Sons Co., of©Milwaukee, is out., It gives ;a shows in several cities throughout the G. Spaldhjg & Bros., Cook & Bernheirner©s very complete description of the: various country. "With the first .show to guide Mount.Vernon Whisky and other prominent Andrae bicycles. ried on in Ik Old Town Some them.it was thought that the management, concerns, has closed a contract, with the- * * * would be nearly perfect this time, but there Bridgeport .Brass Co., makers of the cele The bicycle sales department of the Rem Cases in Point, Etc.: were some points which the. committee brated Search-Light Bicycle Lamp,©.whereby ington Arms Co.. has been transferred from seemed to have left unstudied and which he will have in the, future exclusive control 315 Broadway, New York, to the factory ©at would have added considerable to the of their advertising, which will be more Ilion. N. Y. Mr. James S. Holmes. Jr., the Baltimore, Jan. 16. Editor "Sporting smoothness of running the exhibit. The , extensive than ever. The makers of the manager, has, therefore, removed to Iliou, I.jife:" The Bnglishnieii are right. There show was a big financial success, aud wil Search-Light Lamp decided to have their from which point all wholesale business iu is game right in the cities on this conti no doubt add quite a neat, penny to the advertising placed this year by J. E. Sulli the future will be transacted. nent. The Clifton Wheelmen have captur treasury of the Board of Trade. van, owing to the fact that he has a plant ed a fox. They had a hard run for it, but PURPOSE ACHIEVED. especially equipped to handle such business, they have plenty of sprinters in that club. This year©s exhibition served to show and his success with the Christy Saddle BITS OFJACIBG NEWS. And speaking about foxes, there seems to that the lines of the bicycle trade were was one of his best indorsements. The be some foxey games going on as a prelim broadening very considerably. Two of Search-Light this year will be advertised Protin, the foreign professional, took part IB inary to the meeting of the National As the leading wheels with world-wide reputa in nearly all the national mediums, weekly 100 races last season, earning $10,000. sembly. That antique secretary, Brother lions, the"Columbia aud Humber. were ex and daily papers. Clinton Coulter expresses a willingness to Bassett. sent your correspondent a printed hibited by department stores for the firsl meet A. G. Mertens in an, unpaced race from notice that the National Assembly would time in show history, and iu future trade The Luthy Wheel Co., of Peorla, 111., a quarter to two miles. meet Feb. 9. and that the first day would in this part of the country Messrs. \Van- has issued in pamphlet form a very inter Plans for a cycle track at Rochester, N. Y., be "good roads day." It was amended to amaker and Strawbridge & Clothier will esting argument on the distinctive merits have been drawn, and practically accepted. This read "the first day will be a scrap," and be factors. Other department stores who of chain wheels, as contrasted with the track will be located in tbe base ball grounds. chainlcRS wheel. The argument literally Bicycle road racing is losing favor in Chi remailed to George D. Gideon. are now iu the bicycle business for keeps cago. The Park Commissioners there have re BUT THAT IS THERE are the Messrs. Gimbel Brothers, Lit Broth tears the chainless wheel to shreds. ers aud Snellenburg. These several firms, * * * fused a permit, for a Decoration Day contest and not here. "Jiist before the battle which were refused admission to former The accounts of the Warman & Schub with the remark that one road race a year is mother." there is time to tell you a little shows, were gladly welcomed, and they cycle house are in the hands of the Chi enough. about the doings around Baltimore. made so important a part of the exhibition cago Title and Trust Co.. as receiver, and Legislation 5s evidently feared by the negro The cycle dealers have met, and concluded that it is safe to say the show would the plant, at Austin avenue and North racing men of this country which will bar them to keep up their organization for mutua from competition with the white men. Anxious have been a failure without them. Lincoln street, is in charge of the Sheriff. inquiries are being received by League of protection that is. not for protection from MANY NOVELTIES. Executions amounting to about $50,000 have the buyer, but protection from themselves been issued against the concern, the largest ficials regarding the matter. That "sounds queer, but it. is a fact thai There was plenty to interest both the being for $16,927.20, in favor of Harriot E. Kaser, the Swiss champion, lately negotiated if they did not come together annually an cycler and tbe mechanic in the show. The Warman, the next being for $15,000, in a half mile unpaced in 59s. at the Bellaire track. try to fool each other with mutual pledges great novelty of the year was, of course, the He will shortly be sent for the world©s record chainlcss bicycle, and, while the .dis favor of the India Rubber Co., of Akron, for that distance. The record is 57s., and is not to do a cut throat business they play of these wheels was not as great as aud Morgan & Wright being creditors to held by Arthur tiardiuer, made at the Detroit wouldn©t think it right. was expected, yet there was enough of the amount of $4000. Confession of judg quarter-mile track. . Then each man goes home. the various styles© exhibited to afford ample ment was entered in the Supreme Court Jimmy Michael, now in Chicago, has about And he studies. opportunity for detailed examination. The last week in favor of Mrs. Warman, and abandoned the idea of a trip to Europe, and is And at last he jumps -up, cracks his heels beveled gear was represented by the Colum as it was rumored that the firm was about very likely to go down to Bellaire, Fla., and together and cries Eureka. He has dis bia, the Sterling and other makes, while to make an assignment there was a race join the other cycle racing men. Michael does covered a way to get around his pledges the spur gear was to be seen iu the Gentry- between the Sheriff and the assignee to get not intend to resume riding until April or May, while apparently living up to them. possession. Storr and Carroll makes; while a distinctly * * * at the earliest, but after that he will be busy. KVERY TIME different form of chainless gearing was to The Ben-IIur Bicycle Co. has been or Earl Riser©s Challenge. these dealers had their annual meetings be seen in the Dayton. ganized by the purchasers of the Central the buyers used to go into spasms and de In saddles, saddle-posts, chains, lamps Cycle Manufacturing Co.. at Indianapolis, "I am now ready to make a match with an* clare that their mutual understandings and other accessories there were many nov man. in the country, or in the world, for a milo elties shown, and they proved that many aud the company will operate under that race, best two out. of three heats, for $1000 a amounted to a conspiracy against those who name in the future. wanted new wheels. active brains are at work in the interest * * * side," says Earl Kiser. "It can be paced or un- of the comfort of the cycler. paced, and can be held on the track that makes But all that is past. The large factory of the Liberty Cycle the best offer. Of course I will not be ready to Jt is no such, thing. IMPROVEMENTS NOTICED. Co.. of Bridgeport, Conn., is turning out ride for a few months, but think the opening They meet and they resolute and they re One of the most decided novelties in the wheels iu great shape, and the manner in of the outdoor racing season will find me in solve, and the most of the resolving is that way of improvement in the construction which the company keeps Adams Express good shape. It is my intention to go to Florida they won©t make exchanges of old wheels of bicycles, which was brought, into promi wagons hustling is marvelous, when the to prepare for the racing season, and as I shall for new. or, if they do. that they will only nence at the bicycle show, was the Eureka time of year is taken into consideration. have the benefit of last years© experience to allow, about $10 for the old bicycle. brake. An effective brake, of such simple They have every inch of factory space back me up, I hope to make even a better Then along comes a man. construction, as to admit of sudden appli crowded, aud are pushing their manufac showing against tbe American aud foreign He has an old wheel. cation and sudden release, has been a ture to the limit, the assembling depart cracks." Every one of them is after him before much-sought-for device. The Eureka brake ment running every night until 11 o©clock. he has time to dismount. He goes from fills the bill. It is. applied by the action of * a * Challenge For Tandem Race. store to store and they all stick to the $10 the feet upon the pedals clutching the un H. P. During, of Peoria. 111., is contem New York, Jan. 15. Jim West, who is train for the trade. der surface of the hind wheel. It works plating the erection of a bicycle factory at ing Lehr and Kaser in Florida, wired yesterday But. so effectively as to bring a swiftly-moving Fort Scott, Mo. that he was willing to match Kaser and Arthur THERE IS A CHAP wheel to a stop within ten feet on a down * * * Gardiner, tbe Chicago crack, against any tandem, grade. To be able to stop the motion of The Bison Manufacturing Co.. of Buffalo, team in the world. It is probable that Gou- rlsits him that night when the moon Is low a bicycle quickly is a means of safety not goltz and Lamberjack, the French team, whioh and all is still. only for the rider, but for those who hap has filed a certificate of incorporation with won the international race at the Garden, will He offers him a new bicycle and allows pen to come inadvertantly into the rider©s the County Clerk of Erie County. The take up the defi, and as the pair are to go him only $10 for his old wheel, but he also way. Its usefulness as a preventive of ac company is capitalized for $20,000. The di South on Monday there is every chance of a buys his brass collar button for $25. cident, and as a means of more perfect rectors are George Seyfang, G. Harry match being made for the opening meet at Bel- Oh, you can©t fool a cycle dealer. control, will no doubt commend this brake Gibbs, William Seyfang and George E. lair. There is little Joe Wiesenfeld. now. .Toe to the general attention of cyclers. Buchheit. George Seyfang and G. Harry Is building wheels and selling them right Gibbs were members of the late firm of out of his store for $25, and giving a year©s Seyfang, Prentiss & Co., which went into guarantee. ROAD RACING. voluntary dissolution recently. ANNTJAI, What else he gives Is nil according to * * * ; © how hard you coax, and includes a lamp. An Outbreak Among English Riders F. M. Porter, formerly connected with bell, luggage carrier, tire tape and free the Western office of L. C. Chase & Co., German-American wind every day out of his street pump. Looked For. has recently succeeded Edgar Park in the Joe is an enterprising fellow and he Is The action of the National Cyclists© "Union management of the tire department of the getting rich selling bicycles below cost and of England iu prohibiting road races, it. is Hodgman Rubber Co. keeping them in repair forever. It don©t felt, will result in a big outbreak among * * * CHARITY BALL sound like a bonanza, but it is honest injun the English riders when the road-riding sea- The Winton Bicycle Co., in a catalogue truth and he has been at it a good many sou opens up in the spring. At the annual just published, announces the price of years at that and drives a team of fust dinner of the Yorkshire Road Club, held its wheel as $60. The machine has been al ACADEMY OF MUSIC, horses. recently in England. T. F. Bidlake, the tered but little from the model of last THERE WAS well-known road rider, who has accom year, the only noticeable change being an plished several notable record trials, practi oval crown instead of the flat style used for Monday Evening, February 7th, 1898, another concern here last season that was cally advised riders to secede from the N. two years past. The feature of the Win- doing a rushing; business filled" one club C. IJ. He argued that road racing had ton, as in years past, is the fact that it con IN AID OF THE chock full of wheels aud everybody won done no harm, and that its dangers were tains probably more forged parts than any dered, as it was a high-toned and a high- purely imaginary. The average opponents other wheel on the market. ©©Depository and Philadelphia Ex priced article. Now. one of the best and to road-racing contests, he claimed, do not * * * most popular wheelman lawyers of the city realize that record trials and competition The Griswold Cycle Co., of Chicago, has change for Women©s Work,"* has a barrel full of cases to" collect besides contests invariably take place on unfre been incorporated with capital stock of some to burn. quented sections of roads. He advised the $5000, by H. J. Tomer, F. H. Griswold and AND THE Great business, this. Road Club members to have nothing to do F. L. Boyd. But one of these days it will get right with a union which presented rules impossi * * * down to the principles of other lines. It ble for them to obey. He claimed if they R. H. Wolff & Co., Limited, makers of Pennsylvania University won©t be so frisky, but it will pay all left the union they might, continue their Wolft©-American high art cycles, announce around better. road racing and not prejudice the chances that black will be the only color Wolff- Maternity Hospital. There won©t be so many in it. either, but of any of their members who wished to re Arnericaiis will be enameled this season you will always- be able to purchase bi main unionists. unless specially ordered otherwise. Last GIVEN UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THK cycles. year ruby and. blue were given as options, THE COLUMBIA but the Wolff-Ainericau people have become people have their new agency established How©s This? convinced that black lends a dignity to a MAENNERCHOR SOCIETY, on Baltimore street, and will make one We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of wheel which no other color does. Besides Ticket (Gent and Two Ladies), JS5.OO grand effort to recover their prestige in this Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall©s Catarrh Cure. which it does not crack or come off or re narket where once upon a time they were Y. 3. CHENEY & Co., Props., Toledo, 0. quire the constant polishing and cleaning of Spectator Ticket (Amphitheatre), 5O cts. © the whole businesa We the undersigned, hiive known F. J. Cheney for other colors. Eiscnbrandt Brothers were the the last 15 yean, and believe him perfectly honorable * * * Tickets can be procured from any o f ind it was mostly because they en- in all business transactions and financially able to The Standard Tube and Forkside Co.. of carry on the business by fbe :arrv out any obligations made by their firm. Toledo, has been incorporated, with capital the Managers, or from HON. CHAS. - ! " other lines, that they lost WEST & TRUAX, Who©esale Driursists, Toledo, 0. stock of $25,000, by C. Mr Fairchild. C. S. F. WARWICK, Treasurer, City Hall, Jirae the other dealers WAI.DINO, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholeeale Druggists. Bigelow. L. C. Ilicbel, C. Kohler and A. C. t bicycle business. Toledo. 0. Whittingham, to manufacture bicycle tub EDMUND WOLSIEFFER, Secretary, Hall©s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting ing and sundries. KOW directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of th- * * * 1117 Chestnut St., and at the Academy |iit of bod ystem. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. F. J. Lang, secretary of the United States on night of Ball. For PRIVATE ;>\v you CestimoniHls free. Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of the earn © ali©s Family rillg are the bait U. S,- trip cyclometers, located at Fond du BOXES call at Sec-retary©s Office, Jan. 19

"OLD BOSS©" USUAL.INTERESTING PREPARING FOR THE STATE SHOOT WEEKLY BUDGET. AT READING, England Beginning to Recognize Ameri The Local Committee Will Lay Itself can Progress in Arms and Ammuni Out to Do the Honors Properly tion A Descried Tribute From and Make the Occasion a Memor London "Field" Hews Notes, able One For All,

Pittsburg,© Jan. 18. Gun Editor "Sport Reading, Pa.. Jan. 14. Editor "Sporting ing Life:" Considerable correspondence is Life:" The match at 50 live birds per abeing published in the English sportsmen©s tlaan between Harry Coldren, champion ^journals in regard to American arms and live bird shot of Berks County, and Harry ammunition, and the good qualities of the louser, a young man IS years of age, same are spoken of in very nattering terms. which took place on the Gibraltar Gun It is a well-known fact that American-made Club©s shootiug grounds on the 8th inst.. rifles and ammunition are selling in Eng resulted in a victory for Clouser, by the land and all over the world, for that mat score of 34 to 30. The match, which is the ter to a verv much greater extent than first of a series of three shoots to be shot ever before. To the Winchester Repeating by these two wing shots, was attended, by Arms Company especially is due great 800 people, of which 150 came from Read- credit and praise for opening up this large ng, and who backed Coldren heavily. field to the American manufacturers of SPORTSMEN©S EXPOSITION, The conditions of the match were: 50 lirearms, though the Marling and Colts are birds each, for $50 a side, and Rhode Is mighty strong workers in the same field land rules to govern; with 21yds. rise and and deserve their share of credit. A. H. King, one of Pittsburg©s crack ship list of any similar organization in the 80yds. boundary. The birds were a strong THE WINCHESTER REPEATING RIFLE pigeon shots, won the January Cup of the city. Practice shoots have been held reg lot of picked birds, and there was not a. sells all over the world, and is used and Herron Hill Gun Club last week. Alex. is ularly every week during the season, a bird that had to be nagged, recommended by many of the best sports rouiiding to in good shape, and will make lar;*e* number of private matches have been llouser ...... 11111 00101 00010 11001 11111 men in all countries. This grand result is the boys Icok to their laurels before the successfully conducted under the club©s 00011 10111 11111 10111 10101 34 due to the fact that the American-made re monthly contests are over. auspices and its Thanksgiving tournament Coldren ,. ... 11111 11011 10100 01001 01001 peating rifle is simple, strong and durable. The shooting season at Monte Carlo was the principal event of the year in 00110 00111 01101 01101 11101 30 While it is plainly finished, it is none the opened on Dec. 15, and will continue until trap shooting circles. ANOTHER MATCH. less a high-grade rifle, and its shooting March 25. The international competitions PRIZES TO CLASS WINNERS. The same gentlemen, Messrs, Clouser and qualities are up to the standard, equaling commence on Jan. 24 and continue until During the post season there was active Coldreii, shot their second match of the that of any rifle made. But then, another Saturday, Feb. 5. The Grand Prix du Casi- competition for the medals in the Blue series at the Kurtz House Shooting Park, strong point in its favor, is the price at uo will be shot for on Jan. 28 and 29. Rock events among the members of classes A. B and O, and at the next meeting the Jan 15, at 50 live birds, Hurlingham rules, which it sells, as they can be purchased Contestants have been arriving in goodly 28yds. rise, 50yds. boundary. for about one-third or one-half the price numbers, and It is expected that this will prizes will be awarded to the following: Mr. Coldren will also :;hoot Brook Harri- that a good English single-shot rifle will be one of the largest meetings that has Class A Theodore Thomas. son a live bird match Jan. 19, for $100 a cost. In a recent issue of London "Meld ever assembled on the grounds, and that Class B Robert Gumz. a correspondent. Fleur-De,-Lys, has this to the number of contestants entered for the Class C Frederick Stuth. ide. Harrison shooting at 10T birds and say on !©American Rifles, 22 calibre, rim- Grand Prix will be larger than ever be This year prizes will also be offered in Coldren at 100. fire rifles and their ammunition: fore. live bird competition events, as pigeon THE STATE TOURNAMENT. The committee having in charge the ar "As the miniature rifle is almost entirely used The members of the Fluinsylvama Gun. shooting has grown more and more popu for deliberate shooting the objections urged Club are in a hard row of struuips. Some lar each year, and in this branch the Na rangements for the eighth annual tourna ^gainst machinc-aiiide arms cannot with any evil-disposed person has stolen the constitu tional Gun Club has shown a particularly ment and shoot of the Pennsylvania State Justice be held to apply to this type of weapon. tion and by-laws, or else the secretary has healthy growth. Sportsmen©s Association, under the auspices Provided the shape is pleasing to the eye, the traded it off for a new striped shirt. ^Vill of the Independent Gun Club of Reading, balance in the right place and the weight suit Brown spent some valuable brain grease TRAP IN MILWAUKEE. met Jan. 11. The committee comprises able to the calibre, that high nnksb ai;d elegance and a bucketful of sweat concocting the John Shaater, chairman: E. B. W right, of form found only in high-priced Etfglish rillcs document. OLD HOSS. Dr. Williamson Still Ahead in the seci-etarv; W. H. Mast, treasurer; George is o£ no practical use, and cae be well dis L. Ritte©r, L. W. Bowman, Charles H. Eh- pensed with. Supposing the ben* and length of THE TRAP SHOOTERS© LEAGUE. National Gun Club Shoot. man, George M. Ludwig, Ed. Lessig, Irvin stock are of the standard proportions, a rook Milwaukee, Jan. 15. Dr. Williamson Is H. Tobias. Brooke Harrisou, Warren Brown mid rabbit rifle will suit ninety-nine out of a The Tenth Monthly Shoot to be Held still one point in the lead in the shooting and Edward Yeager, president of the club, hundred equally well. * * * The 22 calibre contest of the members of the National who is ex-officio a member, and al(|o the rim fire has become a universal favorite, and so 011 February 5. Gun Club for the Chapman cup. Klapmski corresponding secretary of. the State Asso manv improvements have been lately made The Philadelphia Trap Shooters© League and Thomas are tie for second place, each ciation. in the ammunition for these fascinating little will hold their tenth monthly team shoot being only one point behind the doctor. The THE TOURNAMENT toys that it will be extraordinary if their popn- and open tournament on the grounds of fifth shoot of the match was held on the larty does not £o on increasing by leaps and the Glenwillow Gun- Club, .at Mauayuuk. and shoot will take place on. the club©s bounds. * * * The first really satisfactory cart JOth ult. Owing to the wind the shooters grounds at Three Mile House, on March. above CHnnamlnson Station, P. R. R., on were at a disadvantage. Theodore Thomas 29, 30, 31 and April 1. and immediately fol ridge was the 22 R. F. short, with three grains Saturday, Feb. 5. One set of Blue Kocks, would have tied Williamson, but for a gust of powder and a 30-grain bullet. This gives ex expert traps and a Magautrap will be used. lows the Grand American Handicap at Elk- cellent results up to 4f> yards. * * * The 22 that blew just as one of the birds was fly wood Park. Large tents will be erected on H. F. long has never been a satisfactory cprt- Sweeps begin at 9.30 A. M.. and team ing toward him. He wounded it with the the grounds for the use of manufacturers vidge. * * * We now come to the 22 calibre match at 1 P. M. sharp. All sweeps after first barrel, but could not bring it down of powder, guns, targets, etc.. and for the It F. long ride. This cartridge is ftost justly 1 P. M. will be shot on the Magautrap. with tthe second. The bird dropped dead exhibition of the same. Forty thousand tvlebrated. With it the most marvelous gallery Trains leave Reading Terminal 9.05, 10.12, on thetie club house. Following scores were Blue Rock and three thousand live pigeons shooting has been made. At 40 yards, with 11.06 A. M., 12.05, 1.05 P. M. stop at uade: will be provided for the shoot, and . telescope sight, a series of ten shots has been North Manayunk; 1.35 P. M. stop at Man- LIVE BIRDS. fired, all of which conld be covered with a ay unk; 2.20 and 3 P. M. stop at North A. Klapinski ...... I...... 21212 22222-10 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION RUIJ3S threepenny bit. » * * Manayunk. The 10.12 and 2.20 P. M. H. Hobbs ...... 22222 22222-10 will govern all shoots. Elmer E. Shaner, of "With regard to the choice of a rifle It has stops at Glenwillow. On the Pennsylvania J E Bush ...... 02221 12121 10 Pittsburg, manager and supervisor of all first to be decided whether it shall be a repeater Railroad, from Broad street station, take Dr. Williamson ...... 22122 22202-9 inter-state shoots, will have full control w a single shot. Now. a repeater has several 10.19. 11.15 A. M., 12.30, 2.10 and 3.36 P. Theodore A. Thomas...... 22222 20222- 9 of these matches. Two Magautraps will advantages. The cartridges are kept clean and M. Stop at Cinnaminson Station, P. R. R., Cal Kiefer ...... 02222 22222 9 be used, and shooting will begin promptly free from grit in the magazine tube; time is Schuylkill division, is the most convenient. ,T. Plankington ...... 22222 22020 8 at 9 o©clock each morning. saved and opportunity gained for a second shot. The following programme has been ar E, Rogers X0221 21221- 8 Representatives from 60 clubs belonging * * * On the whole, the advantages decidedly ranged: Carkeek 22202 20122 8 to the State Association are expected to be remain with the repeater. The more so as all Entrance. Riebter 10112 20202 7 present, and those from Elkwood will insure 1Lie latest models take apart, and are readily Event No. 1 10 Blue Rocks, known...... ? .50 Collins ...... 10x01 X1212 7 a fine list of shooters each day. The com cleaned from the breach. * * * With regard Event No. 2 10 Blue Rocks, unknown.... .50 Reed ...... 22102 00222 7 mittee is about compiling a handsomely to single-shot rifles the handiest little weapon Event No. 3 10 Blue Rocks, known...... 75 ,T I. Case ...... 2021x 110x1 6 bound programme in morocco leather, with I know is the ©Stevens Favorite,© chambered for Event No. *-*-IO Blue Rocks, unknown,... .50 B. Johnson ...... 201x1 01x21- 6 about 128 pages of reading matter con the long rifle ammunition. * * * All the Win-. Event No. 5 15 Blue Rocks, known...... 1.00 Joseph Carkeek ...... xx200 22222 6 taining the constitution and by-laws of Hie Chester single shots are excellent, but the fact Event No. 6 10 Blue Rocks, unknown.... .50 William Mirgler ...... 10120 00212 6 club, history of Reading, State game laws, of their not taking apart is an undeniable draw Event No. 7 10 Blue Rocks, known...... 75 Some of those who have not taken part the various events and some selected adver back." Event No. 8. 10 Blue Rocks, unknown... .50 jn all the former shoots were on hand to tisements. ARTHUR A. FINK. PERSONAL. Event No. 9. 15 Blue Rocks, known..... 1.00 catch up, among them being J. E. Bush, J. O©H. Denny, president of the Pennsyl Event No. 10 10 Blue Rocks, unknown.... .50 who is doing some good work and may give vania State Sportsmen©s Association: John Event, No. 11 10 Blue Rocks, known...... 50 those now nearest the cup a lively race FAIRHILL GUN CLUB . A. Wilson, secretary, and L. H. Vander- Event No. 12 15 Blue Rocks, unknown.... 1.50 when he catches up. Out of 20 birds he grift, a committee appointed by the State Event No. 13 10 Blue Rocks, known...... 50 lost only one. At that rate he has a good Has a Live Bird Shoot With Exciting Association to revise the rostrum, met in Event No. 14 10 Blue Rocks, unknown .... .50 chance "to get the trophy. Following ure Incidents. this city one day last week and finished the Event No. 15 2O Blue Rocks, known ..... 2.00 the scores of the extra shoot that was held The Fail-bill Gun Club, of Philadelphia, work allotted to them. The revised rostrum Event No. 16 10 Blue Rocks, unknown...... 75 for those who are behind in the shoots: had a good day©s sport on the 12th inst. contains the names of the clubs and indi Event No. 17 10 Blue Rocks, known ...... 50 J E. Bush...... 11212 22122 10 Among the shooters were Chas. F. Liude, viduals forming the association. The book Event No. IS 15 Blue Rocks, unknown.... 1.50 Joseph Carkeek ...... 2x222 22222 9 Event No. 19 10 Blue Rocks, known...... 50 the famous lawyer, and Jacob Bush, pro will also contain the game laws of the A. Kiefer ...... 2xOOx 22222 t5 prietor of the Hotel Bush, Sixth street, be Event No. 20 10 Blue Rocks, unknown .... .75 H. Richter ... ^^j^j^j^J22*1* 21220-7 State, shooting rules and other valuable Targets, 1% cents each and Included in en low Market. There are times when information. The manuscript has been trance. Rose system for division of prizes. lawyers don©t know it all. Mr. Linde ob placed in the hands of the printer, and the Lunch and loaded shells on the grounds. A DISAPPOINTMENT. jected when Gilmore and Steigerwald di committee intend to have the book dis vided first and second money. He thought tributed before the meeting of the State NATIONAL GUN CLUB Sykes Prevents Wilmot Townsend it a political trick. Had Steigerwald killed Association, at Reading. The committee From Win ni us » Cup. his lasit bird he would Lave tied Gilmore deserve credit for their promptness in this for lirst money, but he missed his bird in inatter. Has Us Annual Meeting and Ar The cozv shootinz lodge of the Crescent tentionally, vbieh Kept Heidrick out of Mr. G. S. McCarty. of Meyersdale, Pa.. ranges For the Future. Athletic Club at the Bay Ridge grounds second money, and the political tricksters, wfis visiting in the city for a few days last Milwaukee. Jan. 15. Editor "Sporting was exceedingly comfortable Jan. 15. when as Linde called them, divided lirst and sec week. Mr. McCarty and a few kindred Life:" At the annual meeting of the Na Superintendent Harry Kerr,, left its pleas ond monev equally. The lawyer will shoot spirits will organize a gun club and com tional Gun Club another match was ar ant quarters to take charge of the no more with the Fairhill Gyps, as he. called mence shooting just as soon as the weather ranged with the Milwaukee Guu Club, trap pull in the contest for the January them. Rickards, the chief engineer or the will permit. They will build a club house which will take place at the Northwestern cup. There was only one shooter on the United States Mint, who generally shares © find expect to be ©ready for business by the farm. Jan. 22. Each team will consist of grounds who cared naught for the sea fog. in the sweeps, was also on the outside this first of April. twenty members, each of whom will shoot and when Wilmot Townseud, a veteran time. Like enough, he did not "chew the W. S. Bell, one of Pittsburgh©s prominent at ten live birds. sportsman and one of the shooting commit rag." L»r Lord did some nice shooting anil sportsmen, left last week for Mississippi. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. tee of the club, stepped to the score he was won first money several times, shooting at He will judge the field trials nnd try and The officers who presided over the des positive that at least one easy victory Blue Rocks. B. Ernst said lie thougnt the get a few days© shooting before he re- tinies of the National Gun Club were re- would be marked up to his credit. But Mr. price of smoked fish would go up. Those elected at Tuesday©s meeting at National Townsend had .just broken 23 targets, a big shooting were John P. Rickards. Milton >. E. H. Kniskern, Sehpverling, Daly & Park, as follows: score, when Richmond appeared on the \pple, Dr. E. Lord. Jacob Heidrick. Mich Gale©s handsome salesman, Was in the city President Thomas bhea, Jr. tield in the person of Charles Sykes. who ael J. Oilmore. Bombard Ernst. Chas.^ Ibis week. He took good care not to put Vice President Theodore Thomas. managed to outshoot Townsend©s record 01 Linde, Jacob Bush and John Steigerw in an appearance until after ©©Old Hoss © Corresponding Secretary Dr. J. L. Wil score by two birds.* Two twenty-five bird had returned from a shoot. It is doubtful liamson. © ,©,,© matches ended the (lay©s shooting. ©Scores: Team Shoot at Potlsvjjj whether Kniskern would shoot a race with C Svkes. 11111 hllll 11110 11110 110.01 11101 25 Financial Secretary Frederick. W Town 11110 11101 11111 00111 00011 11011 2; Pottsville, Fa., Jan. 14. A anybody, though he pretends to be very Treasurer Emil Gumz. MATCH 25 BIRDS, match t(K>k place this afteij anxious for one. Directors Edward Silv3rman, W. G. C A Sykes.. 11111 11011 10101 01010 11010-17 Spencer ami Frank Oavanj W S. King packed his gun and shells and Kicg and E. E. Rogers. W Towiisend .10110 11011 01100 01101 OHIO 1" Benjamin Ell is am], " stprted for North Carolina last week. Will Twenty-two members were in attendance MATCH 25 BIRDS. The stsikes ricii.lv deserves this vacation, as he has and expressed their satisfaction with the A Sykes. .11011 OHIO 11011 11110 11111 20 by a total, 1>een" attending strictly to business (shoot progress made by the club during the past W. Townseud lillOO 11011 01101 01111 11011—IS Cavanai; ing) for more than a year. year; it now having the largost member LITHE.

adelphla, was a visitor at the Exposition, and also witnessed the Elliott-Gilbei©t snatch. He was accompanied by Charles Mink, the shell loder for Shannon & Sons. who was on the lookout for new ideas in ©( the shell-loading line. Noel E. Money, who has for the past few years held the ©position of secretary of the American E. 0. Powder Co., has resigned his position with that firm, and will here after make bis home in England, -his na WHEN yon get hold of a gun bearing !h* WUll»m Jetmlnge "Bfyeo KftP©jmt ordai tive country. Noel has been very promi mark of the Remington Arms Company, you/ new Remington guis, "Would not nent in shooting matters in this country, know that you have in your hands an arm" ttorSC of© solid© sllvr" tx? appropriate? and has won many honors at the traps. which may be depended upon to do its work, if He was a popular fellow, and the boys it be held aright. The Remington gnn is bailt will be sorry to lose him. by practical people, and, under the test of hard service, it will not be found wanting. In pen etration, pattern, balance, and wearing quali George P. McAlpin, the crack shot of ties, it is everything that a Arst-class gun should THOSE YOU KHOW. the Carteret Gun Club, of New York, is be, and these who purchase it may rest satis Last Monday I met and conversed W now on a visit to his old home in the fied .that they have got good value for Uieif best of the New Jersey clientage of si South. He will enjoy some good quail money. E. Francis, of Newark. Naturally the shooting in South Carolina, and also bag to dog and gun. Speaking of American gv . ROT TOO PERSONAL BUT JUST PER a few ducks before his return. said the one that pleased him most was the ejew©.©- breechloading hammerless gun made by the Rem Irby Bennett, of the Winchester Repeat ington Anns Co., of Ilion, N.Y. To use his own SONAL ENOUGH. ing Arms Co., has just returned from a words, "That gun feels in the hands like the best of very pleasant trip to his old home in Knglish guns. It is very neat in the grip, balances Memphis, Term. He had a royal good time, beautifully, and in these days of mu2zlt heaviness Bits ol News and Gossip About Men and killed 49 out of 50 live birds at a that is a great feature; in fact, 1 am as much pleased club shoot in Memphis, using the repeating E.~ D.©Fulford, of Utica, N. Y., repre «with the gun as with any I have seen for years." shotgun in fine style. His friend, Tom Upon asking whether he used one, he said, "Xo. I Iliom All LoYers ol Shooting Know Divine, found that he could no longer de sentative of the Remington gun, picked a have not shot a gnn for a long while; still have ray feat him in a live bird contest. new one out of his sample case the other old Scott, but if I should decide to purchase a new in Person or Through the Medium day and made.a record of 199 out of 205 arm, I. .shall try a Remington hammerless ejector." glue Rocks,, an average«of 97 per cent. ol General Fame.

John Parker, of Detroit. Mich., represen tative of the Peters Cartridge Co.. will G. M. Walden, of Kansas City, Mo., was assist John J. Sumpter, Jr., in the man a spectator at the Elliott-Gilbert match agement of the big shoot at Hot Springs, last week. Mr. Walden was captain of the Ark., on Feb. 15 to 19. With such men in ts-im of Kansas City shooters who defeat charge this tournament should be a very ed the Chicago team recently in a match pleasant one. and visitors can rest as in Chicago. He is president of the Missouri sured that everything will, be done to make State Fish and Game Association, also all arrangements perfect for their com president of the Federation of Gun Clubs fort and pleasure. Over one hundred shoot of Kansas City. ers are expected on the opening day. Annie Oakley, the famous little lady who C. \V. Tuttle. of Auburn. N. Y., was n does such wonderful ©hooting in Buffalo caller on "Sporting Life" on Tuesday of Bill©s Wild West Show, was a guest of last week. He was in the city on busi Miss Cornelia Crosby in the Maine exhibit ness, but carried his gun with him. He is at the Sportsmen©s Exposition last week. always on the lookout for a few hours© She has been taking a needed rest from the sport at the traps, and while we gave past summer©s work and was feeling in ex him an invitation to attend the Florists© cellent health. While on a shooting trip monthly shoot, he had business engage in the South after the close of the show ments which prevented it. season Miss Oakley had fine sport on quail IAFLING RAND POWDER CO. Secretary Ed. O. Bower, of the SistersviTle. and ducks, and killed more than her share HEW YORK, CHICAGO, PITTSBURGH,ST. LOUIS. DENVER. West Va.. Gun Club, writes "Sporting Life" of the game. as follows: "As the very cold and disagree able weather interfered very materially A young mar who loads sheila for a cer with the success of our New Year©s day tain Philadelphia sporting goods house was tournament, we have decided to hold an a visitor at the Exposition. It was his first work, but managed to win some of the other all-day open sweepstake shoot on trip to the metropolis and he succeeded in medals. Feb. ©22. and programmes for our Washing purchasing a fine specimen of a gold brick. ton©s Birthday tournament will be out in a Met an- old friend of his father©s who bor Rimer E. Shaner, of Pittsburg. Pa., man rowed $10 until the next day. Met a mod A FINE FINISH AND CONSTRUCTION IN short time." ager of the Interstate Association, was in est little blonde who was quite sure she New York thisi week attending the meeting CANVAS CANOES Secretary Ed. O. Bower, of the West had met him before, and when he gave his of the Interstate Association and looking Virginia State Sportsmen©s Association, name, she did not do a thing but eat $3.70 over the exhibits in the Sportsmen©s Show. IS FURNISHED BY worth of supper for old acquaintance-sake. Elmer says he will harpoon any expert write* us as follows: "The second annual Then the young man visited the Bowery, B. N. MORRIS. VEAZIE, MAINE. trap shooting tournament of the West amateur who attempts to win the ama Sample of finish, photo and catalogue sent to request. thinking he was on the Rialto. He gave up teurs© money; that is, if be has proof that Virginia State Sportsmen©s Association will 50 cents to see a fairy dance 011 broken Kindly mention this paper. be held at Parkersbnrg. June 8. 9 and 10, the said expert amateur ever used a gun glass, with her bare feet, and made the ac or ammunition, that he did not pay for. under the auspices of the Mountain State quaintance of an aotor who gave him a Gun Club. The programme, which will be couple of theatre tickets (good last year) FINE SHOOTING. ready for mailing May 10, will contain the for the price of a nice supper. A confidence Captain B. A. Bartlett. of Lakewood, -N. amount of added money and list of valua man tried to catch him on the shell game, Y., one of the most popular traveling men ble prizes, and is yours for the asking." but he said he was in that business him on the line, is expected to be on the circuit Old Hoss and Partner Defeat Motz self. He saw all of the sights of the great this coming season. He is the finest fancy and Bom in a Team Match. The second annual mid-winter target city in two days, apd now astonishes his and rapid shot in this country if not in Pittsburg, Jan. 16. "Old Hoss," the well- tournament of the Buffalo Audubon Park friends with wonderful tales of the gayest the world. His performance for the past known local gun expert, seems to have will be held Feb. 22 and 23, under the man city on earth. season with the Winchester repeating shot renewed his youth, and is doing some shoot agement of W. E. Gaile. gun has been something remarkable, and ing these days which would bring a blush J. R. Banta. captain of the Bergen County in many cases has been used as a feature to the cheeks of Rolla Heikes or Frank E. A. Jackson and E. O. Humphreys, of Gun Club, called at "Sporting Life" booth of a tournament. Captain Bartlett is a Parrnalee. "Hoss" was- a part of a team Hackensack. N. J., left this week for the at the Exposition and told us that the Ber modest gentleman, who is a credit to the shoot yesterday, and he didn©t do a thing Klondike. Mr. Jackson was at one time gen County Gun Club would give a grand firm that employs him. WILL K. PAItK. but pluck his last 25 Blue Rocks straight, secretary of the Bergen County Gun Club. shoot on their grounds, at Hackensack, N. and as a result his team won. and a very enthusiastic worker for that J.. on Feb. 12. This club is a strong one The match was shot on the grounds of club. On Saturday evening about 40 of and their tournaments are always well at THERE WAS NO MATCH. the Greenfield Gun Club, and the teams their friends gave them a supper, and then tended. were made up of "Old Hoss" and "Pills" vs. visited the Sportsmen©s Exposition in a Captain Bartlett Withdraws His Motz and Born, the two Jakes. The fol body. We wish Mr. Jackson and his friend The boys missed good-natured Rolla Challenge to W. H. Wolstencroft, lowing record tells the tale of the shoot: all possible success in the gold fields. Hoikes at the Sportsmen©s- Exposition, but Rolla is busy at his home in Dayton, O., The proposed match at 100 inanimate tar Old Hoss ..11111 11111 11111 110.11 00110 21 gets, between William H. Wolstencroft, of 11.011 11111 11101 11111 11111 23 Mrs. M. P. Llndsley. of Cincinnati, wife polishing the "Cast Iron" medal and get 11011 11111 11111 01101 10010 19 of Milt Lindsley, maker of the King©s ting his gun ready to hold the prize in the Keystone Shooting League, and Cap 11111 11111 11111 11111 11111 25 S3 smokeless powder, is visiting friends in Dayton. tain J. Bartlett, of Buffalo, N. Y.. for the Pills ...... 11111 11111 01111 11111 01111 23 New York and vicinity. "Wanda" has not Austin trophy, which was to have been 11110 00111 11111 10101 11111 20 been shooting at the traps of late, but Louis Sehortemeier was elected president shot at Holmesburg, on Saturday, Jan. 15, 11111 11111 10111 11101 11111 23 expects to do some during her stay in the of the Rockaway Point Rod and Gun Club wag declared off. owing to Bartlett with 11011 11111 11111 11010 11111 22-SS East. She says the King©s smokeless and (the Cuckoos) at their annual meeting, held drawing his- challenge. The trophy was semi-smokeless powder is booming and the at Rockaway Beach, N. Y., on Jan. 13. supposed to be a cup emblematic of the tar Total ...... 17B factory is worked to its full capacity. get championship, and on Labor Day of last Slotz ...... 10111 11111 11011 11001 10111 20 "Sporting Life" is the first entry for the year W. Wolstencroft won it in competition 00111 11011 01111 00011 11010 1(5 Captain B. A. Bnrtlett, of Parkwood. Grand American Handicap for 1S9S. This at New York. He afterwards defended it 11111 10011 11011 11101 11111 21 N. Y., and Will Wolstencroft, of Philadel is another proof that "Sporting Life" is in this city against Edward Banks, of New 01111 10111 11111 10111 11111 22 79 phia, were, booked to shoot a match at bound to be in the lead, and if we don©t York. Born ...... 11101 11111 11111 11011 11111 23 100 targets at Philadelphia on Jan. 15. 01011 10011 110101111011101 17 win the big prize it will be because some SWEEPSTAKE SHOOTING. 11111 01111 11111 01111 11101 22 The prize was to be a trophy representing other fellow shoots better. Several sweepstake events at live birds 01111 11010 11101 00110 10001 15 77 the expert championship, but a few days and targets- were shot off. and despite the before the match was to take place the Fred. Devine. of TJtica, N. Y., was a vis weather, a pleasant day©s shooting was Total ...... 15(5 principals- discovered that no such cut was itor at the Sportsmen©s Show. He is the spent. The targets were thrown from traps in existence and agreed to call the match maker of the celebrated Devine fishing rods, arranged in the Sergeant system, bunching off. which have made world©s records in some three traps in the centre of a semi-oircie. AT ZWIRLEIN©S GKOIJNDS. styles of fly-casting. The Devine spiral and the club will use this system hereafter. Fred Gilbert, of Spirit Lake, la., the sp©lit bamboo rod is spoken of by fishermen The live birda proved somewhat easy, being Scores Made at Live Birds on champion all-around shot, and Eddie Bing- to be the highest degree of the rodmakers© bothered by piles of lumber and dirt on the January 11 and 13. liam, of Chicago, were visitors at the art. grounds where the club is putting in a new Sportsmen©s Exposition. Gilbert came on set of underground traps. The scores: A live bird shoot took place on Chaa, to shoot the match with J. A. R. Elliott W. N. White, of Portsmouth, Va., was Zwirleiu©s shooting grounds at Yardville, N. for the DuPoiit trohpy. The match was Miss and out, live birds, handicap rise for a visitor at the Sportsmen©s Show. He is Wolstencroft prize, first miss to count "no J., on Jan. 1.1. The main event was»a shot at Dexter Park. L. 1., Jan. 15, and a large dealer in sporting goods, bicycles, bird," open sweepstake, entrance $1, first miss sweep on 15 birds, .$10 entrance. Warner resulted in a victory for Gilbert by the musical instruments, etc., and reports a to count out A. C. Stevenson (28), 16; J. Rose won on 14 kills. A sweep shoot on Jan. score of 9(i to 91. Rain fell during the first fine trade in this line of goods. He was (30), 16: Hatliersall (30). 15: ,T. Vandeprift (30), 13, at 10 birds, 21 yards rise, Rhode Island part of the race which made it very dis very enthusiastic over the prospects for 13; O. Fitzgerald (30), 10; H. B. Stevenson (30), rules, was won by Brit ton on eight killa agreeable for both contestants. Gilbert good quail shooting this coming fall, and 10: O. K. Stevenson (30), !>. The scores follow: now holds the DuPont trophy, the Kansas .said that the birds were very abundant. Open sweepstake, 15 targets, unknown, angles, Fifteen birds, $10. City Star Cup and the "K. C." Powder Sergeant system, entrance $1 W. H. Wolsten F. Warner .10121 21212 22222 14 Co. trophy. He tried his hand at rifle Edward Yeager, of Reading, Pa., corres croft 15, J. Landis 11, W. N. Stevenson 13. T. Harrison ...... 22201 12222 02222 13 shooting in the exposition and defeated ponding secretary of the Pennsylvania State T. Cross 12, J. Rose 11, J. Henry 16, Van F. Kills ...... 11022 20001 22212 11 several experts. He is liable to challenge Sportsmen©s Association, and John Shaaber, Loon 10. J. Bracelin ...... 10102 12112 12112 13 Gus Zimmerman for the rifle championship of the same city, were at the Sportsmen©s Open sweepstake, 15 targets, same conditions H. Satherwait .00110 12200 10021 S if there is any trohpy attached to it. Fred Show. They were after pointers for the and entrance W. II. Wolstencroft 14, W. N 11. Satherwait ... .20221 02101 10100 !> is shooting live birds in fine form, and in programme of the Pennsylvania State Stevenson 13. S. Hathcrsall 13, J. Landis 12, C. Davis ...... 02211 22210 21122 1;: ill of his matches has used a Smith gun. shoot, and claimed that they will give one J. Hose 11, A. C. Stevenson 11, I. H. Wolsten O Francis ...... 11120 01210 01022 10 ©ont smokeless powder and; Leader of the best tournaments ever held by this croft 9, J. Henry 9. H. B. Stevenson 8, G. An- K. McCabe ...... 00100 10022 12012- 8 by the Winchester Arms Co. association. The Statt shooters- wHl be dereon 7. J. Van Loon 5. F. Stewart ...... 10220 11021 00121 10 well taken care of, and good purses offered Open, sweepstake, 15 targets, same conditions H. Stillwell ...... 10002 01021 12121 It) Dayton, O., a city famous and entrance W. H. Wolstencroft 14, J. Ixindis H. Stewart ...... 10010 10202 0202.2 S for them. 13, W. N. Stevenson 12, I. H. Wolstencroft 11, W. Ettis ...... 01021 12112 12112 l:s was a visitor at the S. Hathersall 11, J. Rose 11, A. C. Stevenson 9, C Applegate ...... 10110 11011 7 s looking hale and B. W. Goodsell. Fred. N. Peet. I. H. Bel J. Henry 9, Anderson 8, H. B. Stevenson 7, H. C. Brittoii ...... 11011 01111 8 breaking a huii- lows and M. Jones, of the Chicago Fly \V. Stevenson 6, C. Fitzgerald 5, Van Loon 5. E. Howard ...... 1.010O 11010 5 Casting Club, of Chicago, 111., were in the Open sweepstake, 10 targets, same conditions H. Steward ...... 01111 10101 7 fly-casting tournament at the Madison and entrance ,!. Landis 10, N. Stevenson 10, G!G. EmsleyStewart©!!!!©. ©.©.©.©.©.©.".©.©.©.©.©.©.©. 0101110111 0101010110 5T Square Garden. They found indoor cast S. Oliver <>, .7. Henry 9. ©S. Hathersal] 7, G. ing was quite different from the outdoor Andersen 6, J. Rose 5, C. Fitzgerald & F. Stewart ...... 11001 11011 1 Jan. LIFE. I Banks, of New York, kept score, and Louis Erhardt, of Atcnison, Kau., pulled traps. "Billy" Mills did the trapping and. retriev ing of dead birds. At this kind of work "Billy" cannot be equaled. Ferd. Van Dyke looked after Elliott©s interest and Ed. Bingharn, of Chicago, took charge, of Gil and the GRAND PRIX AT MONTE CARLO, the two greatest bert. shooting events in the world, have been won more times by smokeless Elliott started the match by killing his first bird, a straightaway. Gilbert followed suit by grassing one in the same direction. Owing to the rain the birds did not start any too well, although they" were a very good lot of flyers selected for this match. .iiul went well when o4ce from the ground. .GILBERTiON. Dlliott was the first to likss. His third bird, a slow, easv left quarterin-g incomer went dead over the back line: his eighth was a hard zig-zag driver and got away safely. Powders than all other Nitros put together. EE AGAIN TAKES THE DO PONT LIVE Gilbert lost his tenth bird, which started straightaway, but curved to the left and Beware of cheap and dangerous imitations being substituted, and BIRD TROPHY. fell dead by the club house. Elliott then grassed thirty-six straight before again insist on E. C. or Schultze in jour shells. missing, which was a fast outgoer. He then made twenty -one more straight. From Eis Score Was Ninety-six Out ol One that point, the sixty-sixth bird, Elhott American E. C. and Schiiltz® Powder Co., Ltd. seemed to strike more than his share of hard luck, and lost three birds dead out of ,, —WBH»————-OAKLAND, BERGEN CO., N.J Hundred The Match Shot Under bounds within eight birds. At the twenty-fifth rqund the men were Protest by Elliott The Weather tied, on 23, but at 50 Gilbert was one in WE GUARANTEE OUR POWDERS NEVER TO PIT A GUN BARREL IN THE SLIGHTEST. the lead, as he killed the second string of 25 straight and completed a run of 40 Wasjery Unfavorable, straight "before losing another. This gave Gilbert one bird the lead at the; fiftieth !S©ew York. Jan. 15. Once more th« Du round. -. n the third string of 2o Gilbert KING©S SMOKELES grassed 24, while ESHott lost three birds ——-CONTINUES——— .Pout, trophy changes bauds, and Fred Gil and was three birds behind. From this bert, of Spirit Lalce>- la., is as©aiu able to point he shot without his usual determina claim the possession of it. The Du Pont tion and lost two more birds in the last 25, 11 ITS WINNING WAYS." trophy has been changed around consider leaving him with a score of 91. ably o©f late, in fact ever since© J. A, K. Gilbert finished 31 straight after losing ZT .AJSTID Elliott,©of Kansas City, went after all Of, the 65th bird and pulled down 24 out of the the championship trophies. Elliott first won last 25 giving him the victory with 96 kill It from.. JJudd, lost it to Gilbert; won it back ed; The men were tied at the 25th round from Gilbert, and finally,at Dexter Park, arid shW even until the 45th, when Elliott L.©!.,© yesterday afternoon, lost it to Gil fell one behind. He got on even footing at bert by the score of 96 to 91 out of 100 live Accepted by Riflemen a» the greatest Powder for birds. The weather was very unfavorable the 65th round when Gilbert lost a bird, but fell back again when his 67th fell out of v rifled fire-arms ever produced. as rain was falling steadily at 12.30 P. M., bounds. From that point Gilbert gained the time set for the match, and less ,than THE BEST DEALERS SELL THEM. a hundred persons were present. Manager slowly until he finished five birds to the good. Lippach had 200 dark birds selected, espe Elliott lost the S2d. a left-qtiartering in cially for the occasion, ami it was expected comer, dead out of bounds. The 8th, a fast The King Powder Co., Cincinnati, O. that the scores would not be high. twisting outgoer; the 45th, a fast driver; the EIAJOTTS PROTEST. 67th, a right-quartering incomer, which fell NEW YORK OFFICE, 88 Chambers Street.______When the time, arrived for the match to over the line; the 70th, an oiitgoer, which start. 12.30 P. M., a steady rain was falling finally circled around and fell dead on the and Mr. Elliott ashed for a postponement. club ©house; the 74th, a driver, which fell ILLINOIS ITEMS. The referee, ©Mr. H. P. Collins, agent of the dead over the line. The 77th, a fast twist CHEAP for CASH. Du Pont Powder Company, at Baltimore^ ing left -quartering outgoer; th.e 84th, a A. Shoot at Peoria Move to Codify refused to allow -it, claiming- that Gilbyrt twisting outgoer. and the 87th, a fast zig was presenj* and ready to shoot, and the zag driver. His best kills were in the 16th, the Game Laws. match must be shot. Blliott claimed that 17th, 26th, 34th. 38th, 40th, 65th, 68th, 76th. Peoria, 111., Jan. 14. Editor "Sporting Loaded Shells. a certain clause in the conditions govern 79th 82d and 92d, all fast outgoera either Life:" The regular monthly medal sbSnot ing the Du Pont trophy stated that if bad straightaway or slightly to the right or of the Peoria Gun Club took place to-day. weather prevailed the match would be shot left. His "star" kills were on the 38th, a The usual crowd of regulars was on hand on the next favorable day thereafter. Mr. very fast .twisting outgoer, and the 82d, a and some good shooting was done by Port Collins remained firm and stated that the twisting towerer, man, Simmons, Sammis, Bartsou and Whit match would have to take place. Elliott Fred Gilbert lost bis 10th, a curving left ing; in fact, all did well. Thfs is the second then said that he would shoot the match quarterer, the 24th an easy right quarter time Portman has won the medal, which tinder protest. The rain continued steadily ing incomer, the 65th in the same" direc becomes the property of the member^ win for the first fifty birds to each man and tion, and the 97th, a towering outgoer. ning it three times in succession. The then slacked up until at the finish there His best kills were on the 15th, 20th, 21st. scores follow: was only a heavy mist falling. The light, of 34th, 45th, 63d, 77th and 99th. all being Medal shoot Peoria Gun Club, January 14, course was very bad. and as the birds were fast drivers in the o-utgoing direction. He 1898, 50 Peoria blackbirds, 30 unknown angles, Loaded with King©s Smokeless Powder. all dark colored they were hard to© see made a "star" kill on the 63d. a twisting 20 expert rules. when flying in line with the high board Leisy ...... 11100 10111 11101 10101 10101 Per 1,000 1O Po Per 10« outgoer, and the 77th, a fast twister tow 11111 11101 10010 11100 mil 36 ^16.50 l6-|3a. $1-65 fence which surrounded the grounds. erer. He made a curious shot on the 49th Saremis ...... 1111111100101101111111111 The clause which Elliott referred to in bird. He started towering, and after the 11010 10101 11111 11111 01011 40 2 % drs. Powder, 1% oz. Shot, No. S. the conditions governing the Du Pont first barrel seemed to take a twisting Whiting : lOlllj 11111 11111.10111 11111 trophy read as follows: "In case of bad flight incoming. Gilbert waited until it was 11111 11101 11001 10011 11101-42 "weather on day of match, match to take nearly to the dead line, and then centered B. Giles ...... 1101111100001011111010011 place on first favorable day thereafter." * it. The chances of losing the bird on the 10100 11101 10101 11110 11100 32 AN OFFICER OF S. P. C. A. PRESENT. long wait caused several to hold their Bartson ...... 11111 11111 10111 11111 10111 Early in the day and long before the breath. "It was a regular old duck shot," 11111 00110 11111 10011 01011 41 Bordeaux . 11111 11011 10111 10111 00001 Gold Dust, per can, ..;,.. 50c. n)atch started an officer of the Society of said Fred. 11111 11011 00101 OHIO 11101 36 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals came to The flight of the birds was drawn as fol G. Portman 01111 11111 01111 11111 OHIO King's, per can, ...... 60c. the grounds, claiming that he had been sent lows: Left quarterers. Elliott 29. Gilbert 11111 11111 11110 10111 11011 43 E. C., Hazard, Schultze, Du Pont, there to stop the match unless the partici 27: right quarterers, Elliott 14. Gilbert 13; Siiijnons . 00001 11011 01101 11111 01100 pants were members of some organized gun outgoers. Elliott 45. Gilbert 52; incomers. 11000 11111 11010 00100 01001 28 per can, ...... 68c. club in good standing. Elliott was present directly or slightly on right or left, Elliott Scholes ...... 11111 1110011001 1110111011 when the officer called and of course was 13, Gilbert 8. 11111 11111 11111 00011 11110 38 Gun Catalogue Free. considerably agitated over the matter. He Gilbert used an L. C. Smith gun, 7% Wilson ...... 01111 10111 01111 11111 10110 was able to prove his membership in the pounds, 3Ya drams DuPont powder. 1% OOOO1 10111 10111 1011011111 37 Climax Gun Club, knit expressed sonle ounces No. 7 erilled shot in 3-inch Leader Meldroth ...... 0010011111 11111 11111 11111 doubt as to Gilbert©s being prepared for shell, loaded by the Winchester Repeating 10111 01100 01101 11100 11111 38 THEH.H.KIFFECO. such an emergency. However, when (Gilbert Arms Co. Weber ...... 00110 00011 OHIO 01101 11101 Elliott used a Winchester repeating shqt- 11111 0000001101 1010001111 28 arrived and was shown the paper by the THE GAME LAWS. 523 Broadway, New York.___ officer, he immediately went into his g©un and a Wlinehester Paotpryj loadin George Simmons, secretary of the Illinois pocket and produced a letter written from Leader shells. Sportsmen©s Association, has been busy March 5 Eleventh monthly team match and Kansas City, informing him that he had The match was shot in two hours and 13 sending out question blanks to members of tournament of Philadelphia Trap Shooters© been made an honorary member of the O. minutes. gun clubs throughout the State, for the League, by Southwark Gun Club, on Silver K. Gun Club, of that city. The letter was The score follows: purpose of getting an idea of how the pres Lake grounds. Philadelphia, Pa. dated but a few days previous. Fred said J. A. R. Elliott. Kansas City., Mo. ent game law suits the sportsmen. The an March 14-26 inclusive New England Sportsmen©s that he had received the letter by mail a 22*22 21022 22222 22222 21222 23 swers so far received do not seem to agree, Association exhibition, Boston. Mass. Charles day or two before leaving Chicago for New 22221 22222 22222 22120 21222 24 and it begins to lock as if nothing will come W. pirnick, general manager, 216 Washing York. A great many matches have been 22222 22222 22221 2»22* 221*2 22 of the agitation. Many take the ground ton street, Boston. Mass. shot at Dexter Park, and club shoots are 20221 22202 20212 22222 12222 22 91 that the present laws are good enough, March 15, 16. 17 and 18 Oneida County Sports held there almost .every day. and why an Fred Gilbert. Spirit bake. la. men©s Association, live birds and targets. 22222 2222* 22222 22222 22203-23 while others seem to think the Association May 17, 18, 19 and 20 New Jersey State tourna ©officer of the S. P. C. A. should be notified 22212 22222 22222 22122 22121 25 has all it can attend to in making the State ment. T. H. Keller, secretary, 88 Chambers to appear at this race is a mystery some 22222 12112 22220 22222 22222 24 shoot, to be held during the present se:ison, street, New York. people would like to solve. It seems strange 22222 22222 22222 22222 20222 24 96 a success. However, it will do no harm to March 22, 23. 24. The Inter-state Association©s that the principals in this match should be find just where the Association, stands on Grand ©© American Handicap at live birds, Klk- required to be members of some organized After the match was finished J. L. thfe game law. wood Park, Ixjug Branch, N. J., $1500,guar gun club. This may be a rule to prevent Brewer -announced that he would shoot ONE GRATIFYING RESULT anteed by the Inter-state Association and all poor shots who would only wound the Gilbert a match on the same grounds for in connection with the blanks returned is surplus added. , birds from shooting a match there. $25 to $500 a side. On the following Wed the fact that not one suggests any change March 29, 30. 31 nnd April 1 Penn State Sports AMONG TUB VISITORS. nesday Ed. Bingham. who came on with in the present fish law. This shows clearly men©s Association tournament At Reading, Pa. Although the unfavorable weather kept Gilbert to look after his interests, said that the present splendid Board of Fish A. Knauer. secretary, Heading, Pa. many away there was a fair-sized crowd that they were not looking for matters of Commissioners. Messrs. Cohen. Bartlett April 5, t>. 7 and 8 Baltimore Shooting Assoe^s of enthusiasts present, and the follovying that kind, but if Brewer wanted to shoot and Lenke. knew exactly where they were lion©s spring tournament. George L. Harriso? is a list of the prominent ones: B. W. Clar- with Gilbert he could come to Chicago and at when they framed the present fish law. secretary, 120 E street. Baltimore, Md. shoot against him for the Du Pont trophy. It is not saying too much to say the present April 13, 14 and 15 Achison (Kan.) Mamifat idge. W. H. Chirk. J. K. Bennett. of New Brewer said that there was no money ia tnrors" fourth annual tournament; addei Haven. Conn.: Ben O. Bush, of Kalamazoo, Board is the only one the State has ever money. Jack Parker, manager. Lou Erhardt,: Micb.: W. Wolf and Tom Morfey. Pater- that for him. and offered to wager $1000 had that can be classed as practical stu secretary. Atchison. Kan. son. N. J.: J. J. Hallowell, Bridgeport. that he could defeat Gilbert on Watson©s dents of feh culture and all that pertains May 16 to 21. Missouri State Fish and Gania Conn.; B. H. Norton. J. I,. Lequin, .1. L. grounds. Chicago. Here is a chance to to fish and fisheries, and it reflects no little Protection Association, at Kansas City. Brewer. Dr. Hudson. F. Place, Justus Von make a good match or call a bluff. credit on Governor Tanner in selecting such June 7. 8, !J. fourth annual amateur tourna l.engerke. J. S. S. Remsen. .7. Packard. D. an able Board. Of course the question re ment of the Soo Gun Club at Sioux City, la., A. Mortoii. D. and S. Snyder. Captain TRAP AT NORKISTOWN. lating to fish should not have been on the four s-.etii of traps provided. W. F. Duncuu. Stntzeler. L. M. Van Alien. Lou Erhardt. blank at all. but the result will go far to secretary-treasurer. of Atchison, Kan.: H. P. Collins. of Bal give credit where credit belongs. June S. !». 10 "West Virginia State Sportsmen©s timore: A. Woodruff, of Elizabeth. N. J.: A Sweepstake Shoot by Montgomery Association©s second annual trap shooting tour County Sportsmen. nament under the auspices of the Mountain F. Class. J. Cooi.ey. C. Demsey, of Morris- ing Events. SHte Gun Club, at Parkersburg. town. N. J.: Captain B. A. Bartlett. of Norristown. Jan. 12. There was a live Jan. 26. 27, Orange Lake, Newburgh, N. Y. JUIH 7 to 11. Annual State convention and tour I,akewood. N. Y.: F. Cowee. of New Haven, bird shoot at Fairview this afternoon. Tournament at Pine Point. Open to all. First nament of the Illinois State Sportsmen©s Asso Conn.; Jacob Pentz, W. Hobart. Al. Knos. Gunners were present from all over the day, targets: second day, live birds. ciation, at IVoria, 111. Ed. Banks. Will K. Park. John Baker and county. Summary: Feb." 5 Tenth monthly team match and open tour June 15-17 Fifth annual tournament of the y. Butler, of Buffalo Bill©s Wild West: nament of Philadelphia Trap Shooters© League Cleveland Target Company, Cleveland, O. Blii-^ Frank Lawrence. Dr. Hunt, of Newark. First Event Gaylor 3. Bute-tier 2, Isaac at Glenwillow Gun Club grounds, Glemvillow, Itoc! s thrown free of charge. Profession i N. ,T., C. Loyd. J. F. Hallowell, Dr. G. O. Johnson 3, W. Weidrnan 2. John Cope 2, Mc Pa- and manufacturers© experts barred from Bell, D. Brown, V. V. Dorp and Charles Carthy 0, Nettles 2, Dull. E. Weidman 3. jfcl, 12 Bergen County Gun Club shoot at gramme events. Mink, of Philadelphia: Colonel A. G. Court- Jenkins 0. J. R. Yost 2. Oothers 2, Gross 2- Hackensack. N. J. June :0 to 24. New York State As There were eight tics for second money. In Feb. 15-19 Hot Springs, Ark.., second annual Pro ecticn of Fish and Game touruii ney. Syracuse. N. ,Y.; J. F. Elliott, H. New- the shoot-off the " scores were: Coue, Gross, midwinter tournament, $1100 added ia cash. ton au©d Dr. Hayden. (Mothers, Butcher a rib J. II. Yost 2. They divided llochest©er, K. V. THE MATCH STARTED. Four days targets, one day live birds. Address the purse. J. J. Sampler. Jr.. Box 111. Hot Springs. Ark. Shot at Promptly at 12.30 P. M. the match he- Second Event, miss and out Gaylor 2. Butcher Feb. 22 Special shoot under auspices of Phila {ran. with Elliott at the score. The condi 1, Isaac Johnson 3. W. Weidman 2, Willauer 3, delphia Trap Shooters© League. Keadlng. Jan. 1C. tions were: 100 live birds to each man. McCarthy 0, Nettles 2, Dull 3. E. Weidman 3, Feb 22 All-day sweepstake shoot of the Sisters- pion shot of Berks ?>0yds rise: A. S. A. rules. The challenger Jenkins ©2, J. II. Yost 3, Crothers 3, Gross 3. ville Gun Club, at Sistoi^ville. W. Ya. shot a match placing $100 against the trophy; H. P. Col- Cope 2. Johnson, Yost. Crothers, B, Weidman March 4 and 5. Riverton fifth annual 100 bird vere $50. lius, of Baltimore, acted aa referee; Ed. and Willauer divided the money. won bj© U SPORTING- LIFE. Jan-

secretary-treasurer: trustees. Chas. Daly, Chas. Latham, P.© G. Sanford, J. A. H. Dressel. Justus Von Lengerke. Chas. H. DU PONT SMOKELESS WINS Luseomb, Frank W. Sanger"; exposition com mittee, J. A. H. Dressel, Chas. Luscouib, THREE 5UCCESSIVE CONTESTS. Justus Von Lengerke; manager Madison Square Garden, Frank W. Sauger. The FRED GILBERT AT THE SCORE Following is an exhaustive description of the exhibits at the Sportsmen©s Exposition: WINNING THE E. I. DU PONT. DE NEMOUUS & CO., WIL- MINGTON, DEL. Occupying the same space as previous KANSAS CFTY STAR CUP years, this old and well-known firm of pow der makers had an exhibit of all the various brands of black and smokeless pow ders made by them. The rear of the space hud a well filled cabinet with plate glass » Champion at Pigeons," mirrors adorned with crimson velvet. The rich cream coloring and brilliantly painted THE FOURTH ANNUAL EXPOSITION A powder kegs formed a pleasing effect. The Du Pont Kagle Ducking powder is a well- GRAND SUCCESS. known and popular brand, and its use is universal. The Du Pont smokeless powder which was brought put but a few years^go, SMOKELESS has rapidly forged its way to the fronr un An Interesting Display o! Sporting til to-day it occupies a most prominent position among the sportsmen of this coun try, Du Pont smokeless powder is known Goods Scenes From the Wilder j to every gunner in the land, and the trap j records made with this brand of nitro are ness ol Maine Many Exhibits ol I among th-e best in the world.. Some of the big scores credited to Du© Pont smokeless Gilbert killed 100 ; are -those made by Mr. Fred Gilbert. This an Attractive Nature. j expert shot won the Du Pont champion live bird trophy in the first contest a few Making 225 straight kills by Gilbert for The fourth annual sportsmen©s exposition years ago, against a field of nearly one hun DuPont Trophy and Star Cup. and bicycle show opened at Madison Square dred of the best pigeon shots of. this coun Garden, New York city, on Jan. 13, and try. His scores during the past season have closed on Jan. 22, under the auspices of been quite remarkable. Besides winning the the National Sportsmen©s Association. Like Du Pont trophy and Kansas City "Star" the three previous shows given by this or cup on scores as high as 1)7 out of 100 "The Best Cartridges ganization it was a complete success, and live birds, he holds at the present time the threat credit must be given to the officers "E. C." cup, emblematic of the world©s and managers in charge. Upon the should championship at inanimate ^targets. His in America To-Day." ers of Capt. J. A. H. Dressel. secretary- average at many of the big tournaments treasurer of the association, has an im has been remarkably high. mense, amount of labor fallen, yet he has Many of the best shots in the country iise This is what one of the best known rifle men said of never faltered in his efforts to make the Du Pont smokeless-, and continually praise fourth annual show equal, if not better, its .excellent qualities. than the preceding ones. The displays THE CLEVELAND TARGET COMPANY, were in a measure like those of previous CLEVELAND. O. years, exhibiting every article used by "The Magautrap is a success." These are the gunner, fisherman, camper, canoeist the words used by many tournament man Thousands of shooters are proving the truth of this strong statement- and yachtsman, in fact,- a lover of out agers and secretaries of gun clubs in speak door sports of any kind found the accessor ing of this automatic magazine trap for ies pertaining to his particular hobby. throwing Blue Rook targets. So immensely Have yon tried them ? The best trade sell them. PROM THE WILDERNESS popular has this trap become that almost of Maine were the famous guides who every large tournament has it for throwing PWFPQ fA©PTUTTlPTi© know how to give the gunner a shot at targets, and its makers have been unable i i!i I Mo uAiuiulJli!! moose and deer. They were surrounded tOjjill all orders. with the picturesque, log cabins, the pine, The Magautrap is a machine for throwing flew York Offfca and Salesroom — 88 Chambers St. fir and balsam, the birch bark wigwams of targets, and takes the place of five ordinary Uie Indians, the mounted heads of moose, traps. It aaves a large amount in cost of trappers, broken targets, and does the work deer and caribou; mountain trout, bass grades ranging in price from $35 to $500 in and salmon, and skins of different wild quicker. It bias an electric pull which Immmerless, and $30 to $100 in hammer animals found in this region, decorated renders the pulling easy and -rapid. A guns. The latest model automatic ejector the interior of the picturesque log cabin. novelty \yas the first model of the Magau was exhibited, in various grades, A novelty Those interested in water craft found trap which is a very different machine was a barrel made of fine damascus; be the birch bark canoe, the cedar canoe and from the present improved model. Paul tween the scroll in the figure the letters the larger pleasure craft propelled by. elec North was in charge of this exhibit. "Remington" had been welded into the tric mo I or or gasoline. LAPLIN & RAND POWDER COMPANY NEW steel. Besides the shotguns a fine line of The display of taxidermy was of a fas YORK. Remington rifles of different calibre were »"147BA"« cinating nature, the big game of America A most comprehensive exhibit was made shown, from the small bore to the large mounted entire, the groups of animals, by this well-established flrm of powder sporting and target rifle. The Remington showing the highest degree©of the taxider makers. The chief attraction was a minia No. 3 match rifle, Remington reloading IS A PERFECT ALL AROUND LOAD mists art, and the specimens of game birds, ture powder mill in operation. Electricity tools Remington double derringer and sin animals© heads, furs, etc., were attractions furnished the power and the different pro gle shot target pistols are sold in every part EITHER IN to every lover of this art. cesses through which the powder passed of the world. Samples of the Remington THE LOVKK OP ANGLING from the first crude state to the finished new model small bore military rifle, with ."LEADERS" or "REPEATERS" could watch the t!y easting tournament. product, together with the packing and bayonet attachment, intended for army Those interested in bowling could find four shipping facilities. The Laffln & Rand use, were shown in different calibres. The complete alleys- in the basement of the "Orange" brand of powder is known Remington-Lee magazine military rifle, with HIGHEST VELOCITY, Garden. The amateur billiardist had his throughout the shooting world. Their and without detachable magazine, attracted inning in the concert hall, where many manufacture of Orange powder has con considerable notice. The Remington guns brilliant games were played. The rifle tinued since 1800. and all the improvements have had a reputation equal to the very MOST BEtHILAB PATTEM. shot displayed , his skill jn the gallery known to the explosives has occurred in best, and since the introduction of their made expressly for this sport, and the this particular make. Besides the minia hammerless shotgun an immense trade has gunner could study the latest pattern shot ture powder mill the Lafflin & Rand Pow been built up in this line. The Remington gun or examine the newest model of target der Company had a handsome display of all shotgun has won many big events at live or sporting rifle. The fisherman hud much grades of explosives made By them. In birds during the season, and in the hands a well arranged case was shown the raw The Austin Cartridge Co. to see in the finest rods, the improved of E. I). Fulford, the famous trap shot of reds, flies, spoons and other accessories materials, crude saltpetre, powdered salt Utica, N. Y.. lias carried off the honors at CLEVELAND, OHIO. of this sport. The trap shooter found con petre, and crystallized saltpetre, powdered many inanimate target events. At Indian genial spirits around the stands of the charcoal and sulphur in its different stages apolis Mr. Fulford lost but one live bird in Cleveland Target Co.. where the celebrated of mixing, and gun cotton before and after two days© shooting. B. beroy Woodward, a season of 1897 was accomplished by Mr, Magautrap was shown in running order. pressing. All grades of Wasting powder, clever young amateur shot, of Campello, J. J. Hallowell. who broke 154 targets in The Union Metallic Cartridge Co. had sev sporting powder and smokeless powder Mass.. has made some very high averages succession, at Portsmouth, N. H., a few eral of its experts present to expound were cleverly arranged in pretty cases. during the season, using a cheap grade weeks ago, using 3Vv drams of Hazard the virtue of their product. The Winches The Lafflin & Rand smokeless for different | Remington hammerless gun, and has landed "Bluev Ribbon." Several fine records have ter Repeating Arms Co. attracted the gun bores of big guns, 6 powders, 3.2 breech the highest honors on several occasions. been mad: on live birds with this brand ners by their large exhibit of repeating loading field guns, solid grain for mortnr, The full record of these two men can be of nitro. It is a clean, strong and quiet shotguns, rifles, ammunition, etc.. while smokeless powder for sporting rifles. 22 to found in our issue of Dec. 25, 1897. The powder, exploding with a very small several of the crack shots of the country 4"> U. S. Government and shot guns were Remington shotgun is made on scientific amount of smoke. manipulated the different arms to show displayed in another case. The Lafflin & principles, is strongly fastened, finely fin HERMAN BOKEIR & CO.. NEW YORK. their good working qualities, and co;ild Rand smokeless powder has gained a very ished, and. considering the price, © is a This firm are importers and selling agents show great scores to prove their superior enviable reputation for itself during the very handsome weapon. They will soon for a number of prominent gunmakers©. ity. past couple of years, and now boasts of place a 16-gauge shotgun on. the market in The Hollenbach hainmerloss guns. Spencer There were many new features-in differ many fine records, Mr. Ferd Van Dyke has three grades. repeating shotgun, and Maunlicker rifles. ent lines, and the new. ohainless bicycle, accomplished the feat of winning more HAZARD POWDER CO., NEW YORK. A striking feature was the Bprchardt the latest improvement in bells, lamps, than a score of first averages with this One of the most unique and attractive magazine pistol, which is practically a brakes and saddles came in for a Share of powder during the past season, and ranked booths in the Garden was that of the Haz- minature Gatling gun. After the first attention. third for the greatest number of general ©ard Powder Co. This concern has been in cartridge has been fired the slight recoil THE CHIEF EXHIBITORS averages captured at big tournaments. existence since 1835, its works being locat automatically ejects the empty shell and In the ammunition line were the Winchester Laflin & Rand smokeless won the highest ed at Hasardville, Conn., with buildings reloads the weapon in an instant. In this Repeating Arms Co., the Union Metallic average in the State events of the New stretching along the Scantic River for near manner eight shots can be fired in a re Cartridge ly two miles. The manufacturers of the markably short space of time. This firm Co., the Peters Cartridge Co., Jersey State Sportsmen©s Association meet, "Blue Ribbon" brand of smokeless have the Chamberlin Cartridge Co. The bi- and is present holder of the target cham the novelty of the exposition. The decora also exhibits bicycles and samples of the rycles and sundries were shown by G. W. pionship of that State. Mr. Van Dyke is a tions of this booth were of the Chinese solar acetylene gas lamp for bicycles. ICole & Co., Doolittle Patent Automatic firm believer in the merits of the make of order, and the materials were also elegant THE SAVAGE ARMS CO., UliOA, N. Y. Brake Co., the Dreadnaught Tire Co., nitro. One score of 101 targets broken In and costly. The central figure was a life- Here was shown a case of the Savage [Strauss Tire Co., John Wanamaker, Bay- succession ana a run of 79 live birds are size nirnnkin, made up entirely of Hazard repeating rifles for sporting and military relgere Bicycle Co., Evolution Bicycle Co., two of the fine records made last season powder cans, in excellent imitation of a use. The Savage rifle received the highest ^" Cycle Co., Park Row Cycle Co., with Laflin & Rand smokeless. This nitro wheelman mounted on a modern bicycle; the points of excellence in the competition of Defender Cycle Co., and Vou Lengerke & is called a "wet weather powder," owing tires were sections of glass tubes, filled with arms for the New York State National Del: mo Id. to its remarkable property of retaining its black powder and "Blue Ribbon" smoke Guards. The arm weighs 8Ms pounds, has The firearms trade was represented by the explosive power even after being soaked in less, making a pretty contrast in colors. a 28-inch barrel, 303 calibre, and has a Eemington Arms Co., Winchester Repeat- water. It is not effected by heat or ec?d Th^ body of the manakin was composed of pitch of rifling one turn in nine inches. Ing Arms Company. Von Lengerke & Det- and is remarkably clean and strong while the largest size powder cans; while the It can be fired at -the rate of 40 shots per mo!d, Savage Arms Company, Colt Patent the smoke caused by an explosion is hardly arms, legs and i©eet were made of the vari minute as a magazine gun. It has aa Fire Arms Company. Herman Boker & Co., noticeable. Mr. Ed. Taylor, ijppector of the ous smaller sized cans, in many brilliant automatic Indicator showing at all time* and Francis Bannerman. Laflin & Hand powder, and Afr. E. A. Arm colors. Over the head of the grotesque the number of cartridges in the magazine. The powdermakers had E. I. Du Pont de strong were in charge of this displav. rider was an Immense Chinese umbrella, on also whether the gun is cocked or not, it Nemours & Co., the Hazard Powder Com LATHAM & BROTHERS. NEW YORK. which were suspended large guilt letters, being a rifle of the hammerless pattern. pany, the Lafflin & Rand Powder Company, The large variety of shot manufactured spelling out the name of the Hazard I©ow One of the salient features of this weap the "E. C." and Schultze, and the King by this company was exhibited in an at der Co. The machine was run by electrici on is that it will use six different cart I©owder Company to represent them. tractive manner, showing samples of all ty, and as the wheels revolved the maua- ridges in the same gun, from the miniature JITie main taxidermist display was- made the different sizes of drop and chilled shot, kin©s feet and legs worked the cranks, and ball suitable for squirrel shooting to the »Wm. Hart & Co., who had a magnifi- the samples shown being noticeable par the umbrella spun around in a lively fash heavy ball intended for the biggest kind llsplay of mounted game of all kinds, ticularly for their uniformity in size and ion. This attractive display was designed of game. An Indian©s head outlined in a ye scenes and groups of animals, and excellent finish. by Mr. J. L. Lequin, secretary of the Haz piece of boiler plate iron 5-16 of an inch |ssortment of mounted heads of fiiig REMINGTON ARMS CO., NEIW YORK, ard Powder Co. Mr. B. H. Norton, travel in thickness, perforated with soft-nose ^ ©>nther & Son made a handsome The same three spaces occupied by this ing representative of thi» company, assist bullets, fired from a Savage 303 calibre tly furs, rugs, ornaments, etc., i©.rm in previous years had their magnifi ed in the arrangements. The Hazard "Blue © rifle, attracted much attention. was an attractive one. cent display of Remington guns. The Rem Ribbon" smokeless has been on the market One of the features of this display was OFFICERS ington rifle ,-uul shotgun © is known the less than three years, yet in that short a frame showing the progress in the de- liens Association for world ovev, and the lover of the develop space of time it has gained an enviable Tplopment of weapons, consisting of a irosident; Chas. ment of the gunmakers© art had an oppor reputation. Many of the prominent trap bow and flint arrow of the stone age. Lengerke, tunity to examine some beautiful samples shots of the country use it exclusively, and Next an old flint lock musket, bearing the Jressel, ] »£ workmanship at this stand, the various the record on inaiiimate targets for the date o£ "Harper©s Ferry, 1,825.," ajad. flnalij. Jan. LIFE.

the "up-to-date 181)8 Savage 303 calibre formance, and one which shows the rapidity bmokeless powder-repeating rifle." in which the cheap guns can be operated. THE OLD The Savage Arms Co. have just been Mr. Heikes led all others in the greatest chartered under the laws of the State cf number of general averages won during the RELIABLE RIVAL ! ! ! Kevv York, and will erect a targe plant in year of 1897. capturing nine in all, and TJtica, N. Y.. next spiing. The officers are making the highest average for three days© The Parker Gun has "0IOST PERFECT SHOOTINQ GUN MADE." as follows: President, Henry S. Miller; sec consecutive shooting that has ever been retary and treasurer, Walter S. Green; recorded. For single day©s shooting he stood the test Simplest, Strongest, Safest, general manager, Arthur Savage. made best average on 33 different occasions. of over 30 Handsomest and Best in 1HE LE ROY SHOT AND LEAD WORKS. He used a Winchester repeating shot gun Every Way. NEW YOKK. and Winchester factory loaded ammunition, years The exhibit made by this company con the Leader shell being his favorite. sisted of a display of their celebrated Mr. J. A. R. Blliott performed the won "Eagle Brand" shot, in drop, buck and derful feat of killing 99 out of 100 live chilled, all sizes, from dust shot, numbering birds, 30 yards rise, using a Winchester re several thousands to the ounce, to balls peating shot gun and Winchester factory measuring 68-100 of an inch in diameter, loaded shells. He made the longest run on snd weighing 14 to the pound. live birds in a match for the season, kill VON LENGKIIKE & DETMOIJ), NEW YORK. ing 93 straight. He killed 97 o-ut of 100 in This well-known firm of sporting goods another match, and at one time held the dealers had a large exhibit of Francotte Du Pont trophy and the Kansas City puns, ranging in price from $50 to $oOO. "Star" cup. A single trigger gun and a single barrel Ferd. Van Dyke stood third on the list Nearly JTOO.OOO in the hands of shooters the World over. This bammerless gnu for inanimate target shoot- for general averages, and made one scare of Ing attracted the attention of trap shooters. fact alone demonstrates the superiority of the "PARKER GUN." 101 targets broken in succession. He also for Csctaulog-vae.- The single trigger gun is made in various holds the championship of New Jersey at grades, and as low as $80. inanimate targets, and has used the cheap . "ST. This firm has ttie agency for the "T3. O." at. PARKER BROS., leriden, Conn. end Sehultze powder, and showed samples est grade Winchester gun and factory load of these well-known mitros. The "EX C." ed shells. Many amateurs have greatly im liowder has won many of the first averages proved their scores by using a Winchester at big tournaments during the season, and gun, as they claim the single barrel gives R. A. Heikes, of Dayton, O., has made the an advantage in this style of shooting. NEAF APGAR SAYS.- best showing during the season in general The Winchester Company are the" only averages won, using E. C." smokeless concern in.this country to-d©ay making both "The MAGAUTRAP is perfection, and I can throw any powder. arms and ammunition, and the success of SHE BRIDGEPORT GUN IMPLEMENT COM one depending upon the other may be number of Blue Books without a break." PANY, NEW YORK. the reason for their world-wide reputation A rustic booth, nearly resembling^ a sum- for excellence in everything they manufac Neaf knows "what is what" in the trap line. Send for 1898 ftier house, with birch saplings at each ture. corner, was made to represent a putting COLT©S PATENT FIREARMS CO., HART Catalogue. green, and instead of gun implements, golf FORD, CONN. poods were shown; clubs, balls, tees, poles, . The name of Colt on a rifle or revolver- THE CLEVELAND TARGET CO., Cleveland, Ohio. caddy bags and other implements were scat is significant-of its high -quality. The Colt tered around, and the lover of golf found revolver has gained a most enviable repu much to interest him here. tation, and the fact that it has been adopt U©HE BRUNSWICK-BALKE-OOLIjENDEiE COM ed by the police of. New York and Brook PANY, NEW YORK. lyn is a strong recommendation. The Colt- The billiard and pool tables manufactured Bisiey model target pistol has won more by this firm are in use all over the world, than its share of honors in competition and their reputation is second to nonb-. and stands to-day as a sample of the high The bowling alley nsed in the Sportsmen©s est excellence. The Colt rifle is known in Association contests was built by this firm every part of the world. The flue finish, and was pronounced to be the very finest strength and simplicity of manipulation in the city. recommends it to every one. The Colt ham- FRANCIS EANNERMAN, NEW YORK. merless gun is one of the oldest of Ameri In the centre- of the Garden, well to the can models, and has stood the test for years. rear, was erected a large arch which was In the Colt esh©bit was a handsome case The high-quality, low-priced guns for nitro and black powder. Sold by the trade. entirely covered with bayonets, guns, containing every grade of revolver and pis swords, pistols and other war relics of tol made by the old and famous firm. A For full descriptions and prices write the Baker Gun & Forging Co., Batavia, N.Y. famous battle fields. A big hempen, cable pair of army and navy revolvers, valued at that was part of the famous Monitor©s out- $1000, attracted admiration from evervone. lit when she fought the Merrimac was. The inlaid goM and general finish was beau New Jersey Rifle Association Meeting, 1896. tiful. The new police, 32-calibre, revolver, First prize won by Mr. Theo. E. Beck, using Colt 1898 stretched around the top of the arch, Revolver; score possible, 90. while grouped around were guns and mus adopted by the police of New York and Bisley Meeting, 1896. Any and Military Revol kets from such famous scenes as Waterloo, Brooklyn; samples of the single 38 to 45- vers; 191 prizes; 109 were won with the Colt. a musket of the©day of Louis XIV., others calibre pistol, the double 32 to 45-calibre, "Bargrave Deane Challenge Cup," 1896. Wou of Arabian manufacture, and weapons of 41-calibre derringers, Bisley model target by the Honorable Artillery Company team of all ages down to our late Rebellion. pistol, 44-calibre; 22, 32, 38 and 44-calibre three men; all used the Ctalt. 5CHE WINCHESTER. REPEATING ARMS COM rifle, aud a handsome sample of the ham- "Whitehead Challenge Cup," 1896. All comers PANY. K»W HAVEN, CONN. merless shotgun were in this exhibit. and volunteer teams a tie. Of the 16 men in Like previous displays made by this well- The Colt©s Patent Fire Arms Co. have these teams, 11 used the Colt; and of the other known firm, the extensiveness was striking. issued a new catalogue of their revolvers, two teams competing, 12 of the 16 men used the They occupied spaces 115 to 122, and their rifles and shotguns. This catalogue con Colt. stand always had a large crowd collected tains cuts and descriptions of the full line "Duke of Connaught Cup." Won In 1896 for around it, watching the expert shots of arms, with the different calibres, finish, the third year in succession by the 14th Hus etc. Among the specialties in the line of sars. The members of this team all used Colt manipulate the repeating shot guns or Revolvers; 70 regiments competed. rifles, and examining the magnificent dis revolvers described in this new catalogue Irish Rifle Association, 1896. Championship of play of rifles, shot guns, paper shells, both are the following: The new "Service" dou Ireland won with the Colt. empty and loaded, and metallic ammuni ble action revolver. This weapon will soon Bisley Meeting, 1897. Any and military revol tion in every conceivable calibre and be on the market. It has a jointless, solid vers; 213 prizes; 151 were won with the Colt. model.- *©©" frame, combined with simultaneous ejec "Whitehead Challenge Cup," 1897. Won by In the scatter gun line the "Winchesters tion. It is a 45-calibre and chambered to the Regular Army team of eight men; six used showed a 16-bore repeating shot gun wliicii take the 45 Colt©s. 28 grains powder, 250 the Colt. Of the other three teams competing, attracted much notice from admirers of this grains lead; the 45 Colt©s, 35 grains powder, 17 of the 24 men used the Colt. size of arm. The mutascope, showing Hollo 255 grains lead, and the 44 calibre, Russian, The r-ew derringer pistol, 41-calibre, rim- Heikes breaking targets in rapid succession, model, 23 grains powder, 256 grains lead; fire, has 2M>-iueh barrel, and weighs 6% Tising two rep-eating shot guns, was a con the 38-calibre -Colt©s new lightning maga ounces; carrying 10 grains powder and 153 stant source of pleasure to those who had zine rifle cartridge, 40 grains powder. 180 grains lead. WRITE FOR CIRCULARS TO never seen this great shot smash targets. grains lead, and the 44 Colt©s new light This new catalogue also fully describes A hexagon-shaped case of. handsomely ning magazine rifle cartridge, 40 grains the Colt©s new lightning magazine rifle, 22- THE HAZARD POWDER CO. finished rifles, ranging in price from $35 to powder. 217 grains lead. The barrels can ealibre, rim-fire; also 32. 38 and 44 central $400. received much notice. A special rifle be furnished in 4y2, 5y2 and 7y2-inch; the fire, and the new hammer-less shotguns. 44. 46 AMD 48 CEDAR ST., exhibited was one of the finest arms on ex weight, with S^-iuch barrels, is 35 ounces. This catalogue will be sent to any address NEW YORK CITY. The new navy double action revolver, 38 free of charge by the Colt Patent Fire Arms hibition. The checkering, engraving and and 41-calibres, taking the following cart Or the following agents, who are constantly general finish was of the highest degree of ridges: 38 long Colt©s, inside lubricant; 41 Co., Hartford, Conn. in supply of Fresh Powder: the gun maker©s art. One of the interest JOHN WANAMAKER, PI-TILA. long Colt©s, DA, inside lubricant; 38 short SHOEMAKER & VOUTE, Philadelphia, Pa. ing features was a case containing a model Colt©s and 41 short Colt©s D. A. This re The 1898 Humber bicycles were exhibited "00 rifle, and a model ©93 shot gun, the volver has been adopted by Bureau of Ord in a very conspicuous place, confronting the H. P. COLLINS, Baltimore, Md. levers being worked by electricity, and the nance of the United States Navy. The bar visitor as he entered the Garden. A re triggers operated by same to show the rels are 3, 4Vj and 6 inches; weight in 6- production of a Greek temple, with twelve manipulation of these arms. ! inch barrel 32 ounces. The new army dou columns supporting a heavy cornice, stud Cnns, A rack containing samples of the rolled ble action revolver, in 38 and 41-calibres, ded on the inside with heavy electric lights, Jtevol-ver»> steel barrel used on the Winchester shot has been adopted by the Ordnance Depart was sure to attract the attention of the Tents. gun was a curiosity. These barrels with ment of the United States Army. The new visitor. Tn this space was shown models stand the most severe tests without crack pocket double action revolver takes the of the Humber, Monarch, Continental, Du- ing or bursting. Even when the muzzle had 32 long and 32 short, cartridges. This re quesne. Continent, Ilodman, Cygnet and been plugged with mud. and. fired, the bar volver is stamped on barrel with the name Keystone wheels. The Humber chainless CATALOGUE rel did not burst only a bulge showed the of the proper cartridges to be used. wheel attracted considerable notice from 180 Pages. intense strain to which it was subjected. Length of barrel. 2%, oMs and 6 inches; lovers of the wheel. The Winchester exhibit was arranged by weight with 3y.-inch barrel 16 ounces. UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., BRIDGE Mr. David Daugett, who was ably assisted The new police "double action revolver, in PORT. CONN. by Mr. Ferd, Van Dyke, the rifle bird shot 32-calibre, taking the 32 long Colt©s, the 32 The magnificent exhibit of this firm, occu gun expert; Mr. Alston, a crack trap shot; short Colt©s and the 32 Colt©s new police; pying as they did some nine spaces, Avas J. A. R. Blliott, the famous pigeon crack, carrying 98 grains lead and 13 grains pow similar to their display of "last year. The and also Mr. W. H. (©lark. These men ;were der. This arm has been adopted by the Immense diamond-shaped pyramid of boxes constantly surrounded by a crowd who Police Department of New York City. The for Trap, Smokeless, Nitro, Acme, Black eagerly took in all they had to say on the weight, with 4-inch barrel, is 17 ounces. Club and High Base shotgun shells was The new police double action target re very majestic. On each corner of their merits of the Winchester goods. stand a heavy ornamental column, with Some of the greatest records made during volver in 32 calibre has been sold extensive ly in London for target practice. It is the electric lights, set off the bright colors in 1be past season are credited to Winchester the pyramid in an impressive manner. Tin For Fall Shooting try our Special factory loaded ammunition. Mr. Fred Gil same as the New Police, excepting a six- der one- of the lighted columns was a case bert, of Spirit Lake. la., at the present inch barrel and target sights. containing samples of all the different fac lime holds not only the "E. C." cup, em The double action army and frontier re tory-loaded shells made by the TJ. M. O. blematic of the world championship at inan volver is the old model which is so well Co. Some were cut on the side, showing imate targets, but the Du Pont live bird known, taking Colt©s 45 and 44 calibres. the combination of wadding for different trophy, and the Kansas City "Star" cup. The double action revolver in 38 calibre uitro powders. Under another column a He won these trophies on very fine scores. with ejector is a very popular arm, also the case containing all the different sizes of J B. & SOf^S, In five matches he was defeated but once, double action 38 calibre without ejector, primers was shown. A case containing vari 1020 Market St., Philadelphia. find that was only after being shot out in which is two ounces less in weight and one ous sizes and grades of wadding occupied n hard tie. two of his birds falling dead inch less barrel. another corner, while the fourth case was out of bounds. He killed 95 out of 100 live The double action 41 calibre with ejector. filled with metallic goods, from the smallest Send for New Gun Catalogue. birds in the first match, 30 yards rise, 50 The double action 41 calibre without calibre cartridge to the very largest. They yards boundary. In the second he killed 07 ejector, and the single action army and had the latest cartridge in new reduced out of the 100. and 25 straight in a tie. frontier 45 and 44 calibres- are all old bore for sporting and military use, with the world. The paper shells for shotguns, The third match also saw 97 out of 100 standard models of the Colt©s. soft nose bullets. Samples of heavy am the high-grade Trap and Smokeless shells scored to his credit. The fourth match was The single action revolver, Bisley "model, munition for rapid-fire cannon, ranging from have wou some of the highest honors in lost in a. tie on 93 out of 10O, and 23 out of ia an improvement on the single action one-pounders to five-inch machine guns, the trap shooting events of the world. The 25 in the tie. In the fifth match he grassed army gun, having a better shaped handle were scattered about the exhibit. Win. M. Grand American Handicap has been _\von 116 out. of 100 selected birds, making a total and hammer, aud is furnished in 45 Colt©s, Thomas, the ballistic, expert of the Union four out of live times by men using IT. M. of 526 birds killed out of 550 shot at in five 28 grains and 40 grains powder with 250 Metallic Cartridge Co., had charge of this C. shells. Some of the records© made by snatches, two of which were ties. This is grains lead, 32, 38 and 44 calibres. exhibit, and explained the merits of their men using the Nitro sheli. the cheapen© The special target revolver, Bisley model, made by this firm, has established a greaj air average of .956 per cent., which is a re goods. J. J. Hallowell, assistant© to Mr. reputation for this brand. The grea markable showing, considering that the which the Colts have been making for some Thomas, Was also on hand and greeted all record for successive breaks at inai shooting took place on three different time expressly for target practice, is fur visitors in his usual cheerful manner. J. A. targets made during the season grounds. nished to take 45 Colt, 44 Russian aud 44 Dressel, secretary of the Union Metallic credited to Mr. J. J. Hallowi " Mr. Rollo O. Heikes, of Dayton, O., made Russian gallery; 32, 38 and 41 long and Cartridge Co., occasionally graced this 154 straight; also .a score n world©s record for rapid shooting, using short Colt, 38 S. & W. gallery; 38-44 S. & stand with his presence when his duties by Charles. Youu-: live Winchester repeating shot guns. He W. gallery and target; 32 S, & W. self lu as the secretary-treasurer of the Sports was aecoiiiplislu broke 100 Blue Rock targets, thrown from brication; 32 S. & W. gallery, and 32-44 men©s Association would allow. The metal Smokeless the Magautrap, in two minutes and forty- gallery and target. This weapon has won lic cartridges for sporting and target use eight seconds. Surely, a uaarvelous per the following prizes: made by this company go to all parts of "24, SPOUTING LIFE. Jan-

display had been very artistically put to one year©s subscription to the official "Bul ,1. D. Sweet ...... 02221 11211 02202 12 SPORTSMEFSSHOW. gether. The typical forest scene was de letin," and other privileges, which can be General Grant ...... 10112 12202 22-201 12 signed to represent a sportsman©s camp learned by addressing the Sportsmen©s Asso THE BELT LINE SHOOT. (Continued from Twenty-third Page.} on the edge of one of the small lakes in ciation, P. O. Box 2325 New York City, for The Belt Line Gun Club held its January Maine during the last two weeks of Sep application blanks and prospectus. shoot at "mud pies" at Walruff©s Grove. E D. Fulford, the famous pigeon shot, has tember or the first two weeks of October. STRAUS TIRB COMPANY, 127 DUAK "Bismarck" carried off the hoiiers, break- used U. M. G. factory-loaded shells for sev There are two canvas tents, with all the STREET, NEW YORK. Ing 16 out of 20 of the flying disks. Mr. eral years, and made his best records with paraphernalia of the camp, and a "dining The exhibit of the Straus Tire Company Von Quast and Fred. Denser made the tli em. fly," as these guides call the shelter tent of 127 Duane street, New York, was one next high scores, tieing on 14. The- scores: rETEHS CARTRIDGE CO AND KING POWDER under which they eat. The campfire is rep that appealed to any one interested in bi Lanarek ...... 11111 11111 11010 11010 16 CO.. CINCINNATI. O. resented with its kettle boiling .over the cycles. With a few exceptions it was made Von Quast ...... 10011 11010 11011 11011 14 The extensive works of the above com glowing logs, while the skinned head and up of entirely new creations, the charms of Teske ...... 10110 10001 10111 10110 12 pany are located at King©s Mills, O., and antlers of a big bull moose lie on the which is the practicability of each. The Schmidt ...... 11000 11110 11011 11000 12 trovn one end of the plant to the other is ground at one side, and several big trout Straus Protected Tire, for instance, con Glassner ...... 11110 10000 10101 11011 12 about two inilfc-s. Tom Keller, the Eastern are to be seen in one if the tents. There tains an entirely new principle that renders Denser ...... 10110 01100 10111 11111 14 agent of these concerns, had a cozy parlor, was a good display of mounted fish and it puncture proof, although composed solely Hiritche ...... 01010 10011 01011 11010 11 where shooting men held forth, and many game, all specimens taken this last season, of canvas and rubber, in marked contras Clifford ...... 00001 00000 00000 10000 2 and mounted by Crosby & Co., of Banger, Smith ...... -11110 1011001001 01000 10 important matches were made and shot, to other non-puucturable tires, which con Baehr ...... 10101 10101 11100 10100 11 and some wonderful scores were made with Me., who do beautiful work in taxidermy. tain wood, cork, steel, chemicals and other Trum ...... 00001 00100 01000 00110 5 the Peters shells and King©s smokeless THE MAINE EXHIBIT. substances, which make tires heavy anc Watkins ...... 00000 00000 00000 00000 0 without leaving the booth. The Victor As in previous year this exhibit was in "dead." The Straps Pedal Converters KANSAS CITY GUN CLUB ELECTION. shells, loaded by the Peters Cartridge Co., charge of Miss Cornelia Crosby, of Phillips, which enable one to have either rubber or The Kansas City Gun Club held its an with King©s smokeless powder, has won Me. Miss Crosby©s exhibit this year occu rat-trap pedals at will, is brand-new; so nual business meeting and election of oili- many important events during the past pied a position over the boxes along the too. is the Straus Shoe Protector, a little eers last evening, and several radical season, and the following are a few of southern side of the building, and this year, device which prevents the pedals from cut changes were made in the club rules gov them: In June they won the North Dako as last, represents, the State of Maine, al ting, ©©nicking" or otherwise marring the erning the monthly medal shoots. Tho ta State championship, the target cham though its chief ©characteristics are those shoe. The Straus Handle-Bar Buffer, foi principal change is in the number of birds pionship of Pennsylvania, the K. C. Cup, of the Rangeley Lakes district. The most preventing the enamel of the frame being to be shot at. it being decided that for the Parker Bros.© prize, and tied the live striking feature of "Fly Rod©s" exhibit was damaged by the bar when it swings round 1898 the monthly medal shoots should be at bird championship at the same tournament. a big cabin of trimmed logs, built in the is another" small but useful article. The 25 birds. The same system of handicap in. At the Michigan State League tournament Rangeley style, with its .flagpole, and other Straus Tire Vulcanizer embodies new ideas vogue last year was recommended and they won the expert, semi-expert and ama marks of civilization. On the long platform while the single-tube tires, inner tubes and Messrs. Ourtiee and Halliwell appointed a teur medals and three championships the around her cabin Miss Crosby had arranged tire tape all merit attention and examina committee to arrange the handicap. ©"All three-man team race, the first and second mounted specimens, and at its furthest end tion.. members shoot at the same distance, but averages for each day and the King©s a spruce lean-to with its campfire and other v PALMERS EUTOPIA HAMMOCK Smokeless trophy. The semi-smokeless yearly averages are used on choices of a accessories. There are several Maine guides at Space have an unique display of a certain number of monthly shoots. George jjowder made by the King©s Powder Co., attached to this exhibit, and a beautiful truly comfortable hammock. The Eutopia, for use in rifles and revolvers, has already Schrader was made an honorary member Indian girl and her mother . who made with the radical improvements, embraces all of the club, as his business necessitates gained a very high place for itself. - It car baskets of grasses and wood for sale. This the desirable features of other hammocks, ried off one of the largest prizes in the his absence from the city most of the Indian girl, Miss Lucy Narolar, a full- and others embraced by none, making it time. J. B. Porter was elected president grand rifle tournament at Sea Girt last blooded member of the Penobscot tribe, at the hammock par excellence. It has seat, summer, and some very creditable scores and A. H, Glassner vice president. Secre tracted a good deal of attention at the re pillow and foot rest, and can be slung in tary-treasurer Fogg declined a re-election, have been made in revolver shooting. The cent food show in. Boston because of her a five-foot space. Address T. B. Palmer, King©s Powder Co. make a very extensive but was persuaded to continue in office un beauty. The guides with Miss Crosby were 62 White street. New York. til a successor could be agreed upon. line of metallic ammunition. Their Quick- Ben Guile and Jim Wilcox, of Rangeley; D. shot black powder cartridges for shotguns L. Cummings, of Aroostook; Bert Haynes, THE INTERSTATE ASSOCIATION has been known among the trade for years. of Katahdin; A. B. Douglas, of Deadwood; The manufacture of the King©s Smokeless Rus Spinney, of Katahdin, and others. One Is under the supervision of Milt. F. LAnds- Will Bar Manufacturers© Agents ley. who was one of the first makers of of the features of Miss Crosby©s display From the Target Tourney Purses H 3 2 nitro powder in this country. Mrs. M. F. was a ten-pound trout taken last summer 2 !S W from the Rangeleys; which is said to be one A meeting of the Interstate Association n H S J^indsley. known to the shooting world as of the largest specimens ever taken. It was was b-eld at Madison Square Garden, New 2«s "Wanda." was in attendance at the show York, on Jan. 17. At that time important and greeted her many friends at the King captured by Thomas Barber. of South Powder Co.©s booth. Tom Keller, the East Framingham, Mass.. from Upper Dam Pool business was transacted. It was decided to ern agent for this company, has established in the Rangeley Lakes. A collection of bar all professionals and manufacturers© n office at 88 Chambers street, New York. Raiigeley trout and salmon, taken by Sam agents from participating for the money in O uel Hano. were also shown, the largest of all interstate tournaments, excepting the v B. N. MORRIS, VEAZJB, MB. the mounted salmon weighing twelve Grand American Handicap. 1 Any person k The sample canoes made by Mr. Morris pounds and the trout eight pounds. who receives his guns, shells, powder or A attracted the notice of every canoeist. The s THE ADIRONDACK^. other goods, directly or indirectly from any A 3 Morris canvas canoe is very staunch and manufacturer or dealer, will be allowed to >( substantially constructed. It is built sim But the Maine district was not the only <^i sportsmen©s country to be represented at show for the price of targets only. They Co ilar to the smooth skin. The ribs and the Exposition. This year the Adirondack will be made welcome at the interstate 03 stems are steamed aud bent on form, the shooting and fishing districts had a display tourneys and can show their goods, but can koelsoon is laid, the sterns are set; then not shoot for the amateur©s money. t% CO the siding is fitted, the edges of which are put out by the Adirondack Hotel League, o to C which is composed of hovel proprietors and It was also decided to present the win C beveled together and laid in shellao. This guides. They secured a good-sized space at ner in the Grand American Handicap with cr makes smooth, handsome work inside and the northeast corner of the floor, and a a handsome silver trophy in addition to CO out. and the joints- are hardly observable. first money. All guns will be handicapped The siding is fastened with copper nails regular hunter©s cabin was built of spruce S less than an inch apart;. A snug clinch logs in© the ,rough, cut and trimmed to in this event on a 12-gaug-e basis, ten-bore b- a on the inside makes a solid planked boat shape-in the Adirondack region. The roof being barred entirely. S- ^ before the canvas is put on. The canvas was covered with balsam and the chinks The Interstate Association retains the A & is then stretched on perfectly smooth and in the sides filled with moss. There were right to refuse any entry in their tourna tight (without lap or seam) in a t©oat of specimens of deer and foxes, trout and ments, and all entries will be passed upon marine glue between the canvas and the bass taken up in the Adirondack region, by the Tournament Committee before be »§ wood siding, which cements them so firm and a camp fire and other accessories of a ing accepted. ly together that it is almost impossible to sportsman©s life in the woods made the dis The manager of the Association was in break it with the hardest contact with play very like unto the real thing. There structed to prepare a route for the season boulders. It is then tilled with a prepara were fiv-e guides in charge of the exhibit, of 1898, and report same to the Tournament tion which is applied with a hot iron. When most of them well known to New York Committee as soon as convenient. the second coat is applied it is smoothed sportsmen Ed Sumner, Albert Billings, to a surface equal to glass, and a polish Warren Cole, William E. Ring and Free TRAP IN MISSOURI. c;in be produced that cannot be equaled on men t Smith. wood. These canoes have keels which are THE SPORTSMEN©S ASSOCIATION. A Lively Week Among the Sports from five-eighths to seven-eighths of an Two spaces were occupied by the National Inch deep and from two to five inches wide Sportsmen©s Association where the visitor men of Kansas City. ould rest in a neatly furnished parlor and In the centre, tapering gradually until it Kansas City, Mo., Jan.-17. Editor "Sport CO reaches the width of the stern posts, which become a member of this Association on the ing Life:" The O. K. Gun Club held its continues to the gunwale, thus affording payment of $2.00. The objects of the Na first shoot of 1898 at Washington Park great protection to the canvas. Mr. Mor tional Sportsmen©s Association are: Co-oper Wednesday afternoon. There was a large ris manufactures several models in boats ative work among all true sportsmen attendance and the sport was high class. and canoes. The Whitehall rowboat, yacht throughout the United States and terri The birds were an extra good lot and Bd. tender, paddling canoe. Penobscot cruiser. tories, for the better protection of all Hickman and Will Herman tied on 14 out Indian model canoes. light paddlers. wild game, to foster the propagation of of 15 fdr the new club trophy, which is a cruiser, pond skiff and sailing canoe are game and fish; to prevent the killing of all very handsome diamond studded watch among the models. His catalogue fully insectivorous-and song birds; to oppose the charm of unique design. At the annual explains the various grades which he man eckleas killing of wild game for pecuniary business meeting of the club the old offi ufactures. 3roftt; for the encouragement (by proper cials were re-elected for the ensuing year. FROM THE MAINE WOODS, .egis©.ation), of the extension of State and The scores made at yesterday©s shoot fol jjliere were three exhibits of particular ©lational parks; to prevent the destruction low: 01 to sportsmen who love the woods I of our forests; ,©o hold annually a na C. C. Herman ...... 22202 22022 10222 12 Grauville M. Gray, at the ! tional sportsmen©s exhibition, and to ce- Ed. H. Hickman ...... 20211 22221 12222 14 ^limber of Maine guides, had i meut the bonds of friendship for the social Chris. Gottlieb ...... 10022 22222 22222 13 "©line camp for sportsmen i and recreative advancement of its members T. M. Cockrill ...... 20222 21011 21222 13 istern corner of the I to the better enjoyment of all outdoor J. W. McCurdy ...... 10122 21101 10222 12 ,.e_xhibit represented : sports. For $2.00 any gentleman may be W. W. Herman ...... 22222 12222 20222 14 come a member of the National Sportsmen©s Bramhall ...... 21021 21110 11200 11 region cf i Ijamb ...... 11002 00220 22122 10 claimed | Association, .membership entitling him to A. Lincoln ...... 11122 22202 22001 12 and I free admission to. the Sportsmen©s Exposi P. M. Berkey ...... 11110 21022 20000 9 his © tion, reduced rates at Association, hotels; H. S. Ferguson ...... 13201 22200 U101 U