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VOLUME 28, NO. PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 20, 1897. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. PHILADELPHIANEWS THE INTER-STATE LEAGUE NOW IN THE ROSIE-TAYLOR-CLEMENTS DEAL JJOODSHAP& WAS A MYTH. Mansfield Will Make the -Eighth City A Short-Lived Rumor Dissipated by John C, Strouthers to Handle Col, Rogers "Jedge" Cullom Goes the New Member No More Trouble Back on the Boys Manager Stall- Expected at Wheeling, ings Due Here Next Week, Etc,

Mansfield, O., has been accepted as the Philadelphia, Feb. 16. It was rumored eighth member©of the Interstate Itase Ball about town Monday evening- that catcher League. The circuit now comprises Toledo, John Clements and pitcher .John Taylor Youugstown. Springfield. Dayton and Mans had been traded to the New York Club for field, O.; New Castle, Pa.; Wheeling, W. pitcher Itusie. When asked as to the trutti Va., and Fort Wayne, Ind. Stroutiiers will of it John I. Rogers said there was abso manage the Mansfield Club. The Wheeling lutely no truth iu it, and that there were Oiub will be handled by the Coyle family. no negotiations iu progress looking to sacii They will ignore Ix>uis Delaplaine. who a deal. The advisability of such a trade liad the Interstate Leagito Club there last is doubtful. There is no certainty that year. Delaplaine has grounds and grand Kusie is as good as he used to be. Clements stands on his hands and wanted the new has become quite a standby, and patrons comers to talk business with him before of the game would be loth to see him go to Intruding. He overlooked a point when lie another club. It is a fact, however, that failed to apply for a franchise in the Ohio the club last fall endeavored to make such a "Valley League. Had he done so a week deal and that President Freedman has ago. as he talked of doing, the Interstate given Philadelphia first call "if" the Dig League would have been shut out of Wheel pitcher is to be traded at all. ing. The/cost Has only $10, but the Inter COLLUM, YOli©RK CHURL. state League being on the alert sent the If ".Tedge" Cullom isn©t careful he will protection money to President Young and be persona 11011 grata at the 1©hillies© grand v.©ill have the town regardless of Delaplaine©s olub house this season. In Detroit the other claims. Dayton is also iu the Interstate day he was interviewed and volunteered League. the opinion that, the race this year -would The populations of the cities of the In be between Baltimore, Cincinnati. Cleve ter-State league are as follows: Toledo, land and Chicago, with Baltimore the 90,000; Dayton, 70.000; Youngstown, 45,000; IP©4 favorite New York. Philadelphia and Fort Wavne. 42,000; Wheeling, 39,000; m'.^ Boston won©t be in it in Gollum©s opinion. Springfield, 86,000: Mansfield, 19,800; New Of the Phi!!ies he .said: Castle. 16.000. There is not much stock ©©/ _> -))\ifK^r, "The Phillie? won©t get out of the second di taken in the story that Shnron may eorne ? Sv ^>^-^- vision. Stalling* may be all they claim tor Into the league. him, but even then he will not do. Do you *' •'(# know there©s only one man who can manage the Phillies? Watkins, of Indianapolis. He©s KOANOKE©S REVIEW built to manage just such players as are on the Sleepy City team. They want someone Of the Situation in the Reorganized who can get right up to a player and say, ©You Virginia League. blanket}-, blank, blank stiff, that costs you ?50. Roanf*e, Va., Feb. 15. Editor "Sporting You©ve got to take their money away from them Life:©© ! notice in your Norfolk notes that Ports .Tames M. Connor, the second baseman drafted by the Chicago Club from Minneapolis, was in order to get work out of them, and \Vatkins mouth had beeu froaeu out at the Virginia bom May 11. 1X08. at Port Jervis. N. Y.. but. learned to play ball at Danvers, Mass. His first is the oulv man who can do it. Stallings bas Ix!8inie. The facts are these: Manager MitchHl. professional engagement was \vith the. Portsmouth CJub, of the New England League, in 1SS8. beeu a player too long; he©ll hate to take the of Roanoke, wrote on several occasions to the He was with-the Concord. N. H., CHib in 18811, and was engaged for the season of 185)0 with money away from the boys. I tell you those Portsmouth people about U>e League, and ooukl the Buffalo CJnb of the International League, but finished it with the London team, of the same Pbillies have cost me a hatful of money." got no definite or satisfactory re^ly from anyone league. He was with the Manchester. N. H., team in 1891. He was engaged by the manage A CORRECTION. who could represent the base ball interest, and ment of the Joliefe. 111.. Club at the beginning of the season of 1802. and tnade such a brilliant The following letter, anent a note in my so. to be regretted, new fields had to be sought, showing that Manager Anson gave him a trial with the Ohicagos during the latter part of that last weekly contribution, is self-explanatory with the result the four towns cited form the season: but a succession of accidents disheartened him. and he lost confidence in himself. In and published as an act of justice: ©Virginia League. It had been reported that 1893 he joined the Atlanta. Club, of the Southern League, and his work was very praiseworthy. Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 14.-Edltor "Sportins Portsmouth woold be in the Virginia league; In lS94-©95 lie was a member of the Toledo team., I.ast year his excellent work helped Minne Life©;" Looking over tue Philadelphia, base ball but as it tad every opportunity to have done apolis to the \\estern League championship. He lias shown steady improvement in all depart notes in last week©s ©Sporting Life," Feb. 13, to there is no one to Maine but themselves. ments of the game yenr by year, and is likely to prove a valuable player for Chicago. I saw an article stating that, pitcher Kennedy, Success has well attended the indomitable en of Brooklyn was granted a divorce from his wife, ergy and perseverance of Manager Mitohell, in his which I ©would like to have corrected, as I am efforts to form a. four club base ball league, and his wife©s brother. the following towns are being looked after by the AGAINST INSHOOTS. LONG©S LAY-OUT. It was my Kister who sued Wro. .T. Kennedy well-known base brill sports: Ernie Hodge, the for non-support, and who also secured a di- old veteran, bakes Danville tinder bis watchful A New Ifork Manager Advocates vorce through her attorneys and not Kennedy s rye; Paul Hiues takes Lynchburg as a sure win Personnel of the Team He Has Se as was stated in your paper, and by correcting ner and Colonel Dun Kelly, the invincible ar Their Prohibition. lected For Reading. the above statement you will not only oblige biter, and sporting genius, looks after the me, but my sister as well. Hoping I may see interests of Winston. N. O. New York, Feb. 10. Kd©itor "Sporting Life:" Reading, Pa., Feb. 16. In a letter received the correct article published. I remain yours. A word about limited salaries may not be In order to Increase the batting in our national from Manager Long, of the Wilimngtofi Atlantic J. HOWARD BERRY. ooosidBred out. of place here, from the fact game more confidence must lie inspired into the League te;un (which will be transferred to this MANAGKR STALLINGS tiiat there is so mw.h being said about the sub batter, especially as to his safety while at the city) he gives the composition of the ream for will be here on Monday next when things ject. A smnll salary limit in a minor oity or bat. Permit mo to suggest a way in whicJi this the ensuing season. As finally made up the team csan be accomplished., and at the same time will be a-s follows: Pitchers, Aruole. Anderson, will be shaped up and contracts sent out to town is the only way in whioh it can ever build the players who are to be retained. up its record in base bell. I^arge .salaried players eliminate the only real danger that the game Garvin awl Ltelauey: catchers, Kinsella and Bar possesses. My idea is to draft a rule that will clay; first base. Haller; second base, Mclntyre; As far as is known the make-up of the Phila in minor towns are to a great extent careless. prohibit the pitcher from using the inshoot, and third base. Newell; shorts-top, Spratt; left .field. delphia team for© ©07 has not been finally de They seem to want not to practice, or become cided upon. If Manager Stallings has settled, indifferent as to tbe merits of the poaation tksy make the penalty for using it a severe one; say Hill; centre field, Miunebon, and right field, the forfeiture of a run to the opposing team. Meara. upon the men whom he will keep he bas not Jiold and inst^rt of being earnest, careful and This would decrease the pitcher©s effectiveness In conclusion Manager Long says: "I have communicated the fact to the officials of the energetic as they should bo. they are vvaTering to a large extent, but the batting would be in signed four or five young .players, and will try club, or else they are not prepared to make under the ban of a. changeability, which leads to creased. The pitchers would object to such a nUe them during the spring practice in April. Al public exactly which players are to be retained their desire to lw released. to a certainty, therefore in order to offset their ready arrangements have been made for a dozen and which are to be allowed to go elsewhere. On the other hand, you get the young, ardent, handicap I would suggest that a six-foot, circle games. Now that ©.ne \Vilmington Club has been As there are 27 names on the list, which energetic player, desirous of making a mark in be mad<> with Urn nearest line sixty feet from transferred to Reading, and all turangements is to undergo pruning, j-.nd not over 20 at most tbe national game. He is desirous of Joining a the home plate, allow the pitcher to go throug©h made for the wining season, the Atlantic league are to be retained, it is easy to see that there league at. a small salary where his abilities will any motions he pleases while in this circle, facing is in a perfect state of organization, and. in my are a number of experts in the base ball line be reeoguzed and he goes into the arena, with the batter, and that no talks be called, except, judgment, will start the coming season under who are wondering about this time whether or the heart and courage of a man about to conquer when he steps out of the circle, while delivering the most favorable circumstances known in the wliere they will play regularly next summer. an enemy. The young blood ia wanted, the the ball to the bat, or when he maJu:s a motion history of the game. IXJCAL JOTTINGS. young bloofl is springing forth, and I am candid to deliver the ball to the bat and does not. "The different cities in the League nre each Catcher Clements says he is convinced that In saying that 1897 will bring- forth some start I>;t some of the teams give this a trial in the large enough to support good clubs, and the fact ultimately he and Taylor will be traded for ling games of ball by young and unknown players- spring practice games. It stands to reason that Uiat the teams will be pretty evenly balanced Rusle. when a man goes to the plate, with the knowl from the start should awaken an interest that Frank Hough, the "Inquirer©s© philosophic Jifot Like Auson©s Play. edge that the only ball from which an injury will be healthy. I can only add that I will do sj>ortlng editor, has bad n colt named after him. A Frankfort gardener bas writen a play about is feared is debarred, he will take nil chances my utmost-to have Heading hold up its enU with \£rass widow. There©s a plot in it. to make a bit. Yours truly. HA1UIY OUil©HS. tlie other cities of th.t: League." on Second Paye, SPORTING LIFE. Feb.

Every mall brings Toole from five to twent.y- plfrases them as well as a good hitter; we have flve letters from ambitious young©fellows who a Burkett In Rineimrt. are anxious to get on; also from players who l©*or the practice season we have Zauesville, of CAPITAL. have had considerable experience and won a BALTIMOMBULLETIN the Ohio and West Virginia League, on April reputation. But Mr. Toole is not the only one 28, 2(>, 30, and expect to have Cincinnati and that gets letters not ou your life the officers Cleveland, of the National I/eague, and Colum of the League receive them right along. bus, of the Western League. We will be in THE RULE CHANGES SUGGESTED BY It is announced that Billy Long wants to OYSTERBURG PREPARED TO ENTER good trim for the opening game of the season. secure the Augusta franchise. I kind of doubt. Dayton, more than likely, will be our opponents. if he cau get it; still if he does he will un Manager Smith, of the Norfolk team, of the* THAT COMMITTEE, doubtedly put a good team in the tield, and TAIN THE BASOALL FOLK. Atlantic Association, thinks well of .lohn Mul- will manage it to win. larkey. He says the Syracuse stars have secured Cobby Moore is now the proprietor of an owl a pri/.e In Mullankey and looks for him. to be, one lunch wagon of his own, and appears to be of the leading pitchers of the Enstwtt League. Whence Objection to Some ol the making an honest, dollar. The OFioles Falling Into Line With Right you are., Mr. Smith: there are others of Jack Sharrott tells me that, he has offers the same opinion, and no©doubt Mr. Wagner will from both Buffalo and Newark, and is unde see his mistake in letting the youngster go. Ideas Advanced is Likely to Come cided which to take, although from the way Their Contracts That Voluminous With Washington* in the pitcher line, it was- he talks 1 am inclined to think that he favors too much Johnson, and some one had to go. Jack Tom Brown©s Experience as Cap the latter city. Rules Committee©s Report The Gilroy will be another surprise. I have one suggestion to make to the new Jimmy Little, of last year©s Lynchburp. Va., State League. It is this: That the scorers team, lias signed with Paterson. N. J.. in the tain General and Local News, have a meeting previous to the opening of the Umpire©s Hard Lot, Atlantic Association. Jimmy played the game season to discuss the rules and become familiar of his life last season and expects to be a leader with them, as by so doing it seems to me in. the association. Washington, D. C., Feb. 115. Editor the scoring iu the various cities would be a Baltimore. Feb. 16. Editor "Sporting Manager Kinehart writes that he has signed great deal more uniform. S. B. CONNER. Life:" We have done gone and got the the following players for the Springfield team: "Sporting Life." That report of the Play Eright fielder some folks a suspicion that Haulon has HOL.YORE HITS. the Kennert. wit-h Washington, Pa., last year; John Murray, put up a job on the League moguls. To Louisville may recognize that vernacular, third base, who played last year with the Bry- give the voluminous, report any kiiul of Some Facts About a Number of Ball but its a bean to an oyster that Jake au (Ohio) team; Ben Pollard, a. pitcher with consideration surely© means extra lodging Morse won©t know what it means. the Toledo team last year, ami James Stevick, in Mottville next week. The chances ure, People. Anyway, .Take will know where Rennert©s a catcher, Into of the Pawtucket team. Fefir.i- however, that, as everybody seems in ac HolyoU.e Mass.. Feb. 15. Editor "Sporting is, and he will tell you its the biggest and more, who pitched last, season in the North cord with the proposed improvement iu the Life:" Since my last letter to the "Life" a rep sweilest hotel in town. western League, will probably lie given a trial. verbiage of the present rules, that part of resentative from North Adams was here aud The place was selected on Andy©s ac HARRY DE MAU. the report will be quickly adopted. talked©over the prospects of forming a Western count. If the tariff is too steep for LIKELY OBJECTORS. Massachusetts League. It seems some of the .other cities named in my letter are very slow in De Hass be cau be "taken in" at GUM BERT©S SU1I. On the recommended change of the getting together, and the League may fall the home of the undersigned pro coaching rule and the lack of change in through if they don©t get a move on them, but vided he don©t bring Patsey . and his Important Evidence to be Sought the present unsatisfactory pitching rules we will have a good local club, league or no hatchet a?ong. We \\ill pat up ;i cot in _tho we may look for extended argu- league. brewery f.jr (©tins. Johnnic McGraw, Kcbbic, From President Young. inent. Then it is not all likely that Bos- Dick German, manager of the Lyons, N. Y.. Ned H.*!Dlou and the balance of the boys ai-o The suit of A. C. Guiubert against the Chi Ion. St. Louis. Pittsburg, Brooklyn and Club, was in Chiconee Falls last week, looking training up on bicycles to scorch Al Reach into cago League Base Ball team, for damages for Washington (all (rf whom have outfield captains) for a young phenomenal left-handed twirler; he blisters. They propose to take him out. on the alleged conspiracy, was put on trial before Jud^B will take kindly to the committee©s construction has not sig©ned him as yet. Pitalieo road and trim him down and then get Joseph Bnmngton in the United States Circuit of the rule which will require captains to re Phil Nadue. of the Brockton Club, has just re him run in for over-speed. Court, at Pittsburg. Feb. 12. Gumbert was rep main in position in the Held while registering turned to his home in the Falls, after nearly a Albert: Spalding is not of ©lie party. He ran resented by Attorneys .7. S, Ferguson and Mar kicks against the rulings of the umpire. As year©s absence. He is looking finely and expects build a good bicycle, but he cau©t ride worth shall &, Sproul, and the defense was conducted the combat toe is still willing to be convinced of to do better work than ever. ;i continental. by Attorneys C. F. Sherman, of Chicago, Knox any error in existing rules, I take opportunity Pat Hannivan is in the Falls visiting old Arrangements have been made and the pars- & Reed and George Shaw. to again call attention to the jumbling of Sec friends, and expects to leave for Milwaukee by phenialia trotte.i for the little sot-to ex.jeete 1 GUMPEilT©S CLAIM tions 9 and 10, of Kule 45, which seem to have the first of April. between Andy, Charley Uyrne and John T. was for $10,000 damages. In 1S91 he -was escaped revision. Section 10 now reads: The Let me congratulate you, Connie Mack, on Brush. There is saw dust OH the floor and the signed by the Chicago Base Ball Club. His batsman is out "if the third strike is called in signing of pitcher Taylor, late of the Marietta, room is roped off. contract was for the year at a salary of $2750, accordance with Section 4. Rule 43; in which O.. Club; he is a good one, and can hit the ball. THE GROOM the club to have the right to renew the con case the umpire shall, as soon as the ball, is hit. 1 had the pleasure of feeing him work the past has returned from the tour and he is the most tract, tlie following year aud for each su©osetjuwit d.-clnre infield or outfield hit." It was evidently season. domestic looking young man yon ever saw, when the intention that the words "in which case the you consider his experience. © He is, right do\v.i to season for five years. Gumbert, pitched for the Tom Lnftus. of the Columbus, O.. Club, has Chicago Club in 1S91 and 1802. In 1893 he got umpire shall, as soon as the ball is hit. declare also secured a good man in fielder Frank, late of business and is going to play hull better than an offer from another club. lie went to the infield or outfield hit" shcmld be the last sen the Zauesville and Cambridge Club. He is fast ever under the inspiration of a pair of bright Chicago people to see about playing and was tence of Section 0, same rule; which relates to on the bases, a good thrower and batter, and eyes beaming encouragement from the jn>nd infield flies while tirst and second bases are told they had no contract with him. A new never drinks a drop of intoxicating drinks. stand. He will sass the umpire so much ih;it. corporation had been formed, called the Chi occupied. I received a letter last, week from my friend he won©t have any left for his little family cago League Base Ball. Club, though it was com A TROUBLESOME RULE. Tom Burns, of the Springfield Club, and he is when he gets home. John McGraw has a gigantic, posed of practically the same people. Gumbert There is another rule that has given any feeling good over having signed Willie Mains. intellect, and he has planned all this out for the amount of trouble to the rising generation, and wanted a release from his rive years© contract, I don©t blame him, for he lias got one of the good of the game. Joe Kelly isn©t half as smart, but the managers© of the new concern would even older amateurs and professionals are occa best twirlers in the New England League. By for, although he intended to get married right sionally tripped up 011 it. It is Rule 47, which the way. Tom will surprise some of the other after Easter, it is now said he will postpone the not give him a release, asserting they ©had uo is supitotsed to cover cases where a base-runner clubs when they stack up against his Ponies. happy event until after the playing ©season is contract with Mini. runs the runner ahead of-him off a bag without Enoch Somers, a manager and player of note over. CONSPIRACY CHARGED. himself being forced by the batter becoming a throughout Ohio, has signed to manage the That is bad honest in.iun. Gimibert tried to get, a place- with other clubs, base-runner. In some localities, and even among Zanesville, O., Club of the Ohio and West Vir Ilobblo hits given up attendance on the bil but, they said they could not do so until he pro well-informed players, it is the accepted version ginia League; they have secured a hustler, aud liard room and is going to work off fat. Your cured a, release from the Chicago Club. .This that if a runner once touches a base he is he will be near the top when the race ends correspondent will see that that is accomplished Gumbert could not get. At the same time, it "legally" entitled to it. and that the preceding I would like to see the Cincinnati Club stay if he can euth-e him out on the road. Kobbie is alleged, the Chicago Club had sent out Ginn- runner, even if he chooses to remain on the right at the top again this season, for they shall sweat great chunks of meat. bert©s name on its list of reserved players, which base, is "forced" by reason of the first-named did more to boom base ball through the Buckeye CONTRACTS prevented other clubs from signing him. Towards having touched the base. It is clear enough State by holding a leading position in the race are about all signed and there is no trouble the middle of the season the Pittsburg Club. It that when the batsman becomes a base-runner than most people are aware of. Why, every ahead in that direction. Everybody knows what, is claimed, made an arrangement with the Chi the men occupying bases ahead of him are burg of any note had a club last season. Suc he will get in a. contract, and knows also that cago Club by which the Pittsburg Club was to foiced; but it 4s not so clear in the case above cess to you, Buck Ewiug for ©07. UAFF. there are a whole barrel of perquisites as cham release Abbey to_ the Chicago Club, and Gum cited. An added sentence to the rule would un pions for the fourth time. And, speaking of bert was to go fV» the Pittsburg Club, the Chi doubtedly help many a player to grasp the real EASTERN BULLETIN. champions, it is pleasing to note that Elmer cago people receiving a money bonus. Gumbert intent of the rule; juniors especially would bo Bates gives up and coniines himsejj! to Sunday only received $1200 for the season of 1893. He benefited. It is the youngster, after all. who in President Powers Announces a games. claims it was a conspiracy on the part of the vests most heavily in guide books and makes Why anybody in Cleveland or anywhere else Chicago people to prevent him from playing the biggest ado aliout rules. Batch of Recent Contracts. should object to Sounday games in these en with any other club, while they would not THE CASE OF BERT MYERS, New York. Feb. 10. President Powers, of lightened times is past accounting for. themselves give him employment. The defense is -who was exchanged for Hartman. of Milwaukee, tlie Kastern League, has issued the fol K it is conscience, it is I">r> Hass© own. that the defendant corporation did not make (ho is uo nearer settlement than it was at the time lowing bulletin: If it is policy, .it is De Hass© own. contract with Gumbert and was riot bound by it. tlie deal was made, aud it now looks as though CONTRACTS. If the devil is going to pitchfork anybody for it. IMPORTANT POINT. A©on der Abe will have to ; pay for Hartman or it will be De Hass, and if any boodle is to be return him to Milwaukee. When Manager Mack Toronto William Baker. George Bradford. ,T. During the day W. C. Temple,* ex-president H. Dannehower, Joseph Devine aud J. Mcl©art- spilled il: will bo De Hass©. The time when of the PittsburK Base Ball Club; A. C. Buck- was here a fortnight ago, he made several proposi the conscience of a comparative few must govern tions to Myers, but tjie two failed to agree on lan. euberger, ex-manager and others were called Rochester Charles Carr, W. F. McFarlaud, the whole country is rather antique. The man to the stand and told of tlie effort of the IMtts- terms. As stated before, Myers© contention is who wants to attend church, can do so without that his transfer was irregular and in violation W. J Yerrick, Ralph Frary and James Lee. bnrg Club to secure Gumbert in exchange for Syracuse Victor G. Willis. William H. Gal- anv interference from base ball, and the man Abbey. Gumbert©s attorneys claim that a con of the contract law, and he objects to signing wlio attends base ball will not, interfere with 11 contract until lie has had an understanding lagher. II. J. Lampe, James Grove. A. C. White- fidential circular was sent out. by President hill. John M. Shearon, John Malarkey and James his conscience. It won©t take anything from N. K. Young, of the League, which would show with the St. Louis <©l.ib. the contribution plate, for the base ball man NO NOVICE. Garry. (hat Giuubert was on the Chicago. Club©s reserve Scranton Jarnes McGuire. Charles H. Morse, would spend that half dollar for nectar and not list, and had not been released. This circular Tt seems to l>c a pretty general impression that for any heathen greater than himself anyway. last season was Tom Brown©s first, appearance in William We-llner, J. J. O©P.rieu. Peter A. Eagan, is regarded HP \\vvi important evidence, and it Stanley Yerkes and Frank Bonner. SAY NOW. was decided to send a commissioner to Washing the role of team leader. In 1884 Brown was look here, you don©t mean to say you studied over «ipt*in of tlie Columbus American Association Wilkesbarre Samuel Mills and Charles Col ton to secure Mr. Young©s testimony, and if lars. that whole rule report, do you? Who d:d? possible a copy of the circular. Club, which finished second; in is8r> and ©8(5 he Father Chadwick? Oh. well, of course, but i.ot was captain of the Pittsbtirg Association Club, Springfield Martin Lee. P. H. Pougherty. Dan iel Green, Charles Camp. .John Cavauagh. Will a maggot, no. not one dodgasted one. including which finished third and second respectively. Andy. And I he vote will lie to expunge, burn, VALE, STEVEN7S. He. was also captain of the Pitlsburgs in ©87 iam Mains. W. S. Woods. David Pickott. Jo seph Veileh. George Mooie, Robert L. Moore obliterate or feed to a goat to mastic-ite. when that club joined the National League. So What is the use of making more trouble for it will be seen that Captain Brown is not with and Ollie Smith. Base Ball I»oses One More of Its Re RELEASED. the umpire? The boys are going to couch, and port orial Landmarks. out experience in This trving position. if they didn©t th» bleachers would. If they can MINOR MENTION. i Buffalo James 1C. Gannon. Expressions of regret are general in base balj» Tt Is a mighty uninteresting week that doesn©t make rules for Hie Oysterbnrg bleachers that, will bo observed they will hit the thing about as circles over the brief announcement iu I ho last © Jiring forth some story assigning Washington play well as attempting to suppress the young, gin issue of "Sporting Life" that Mr. Kdward F. ers to this or that club. Come right forward, geii- Stevens has retired iioni journalism and his able, tlerren. and©take your pick. Jn a pinch we might gery fellows who are in a game to win. pen will uo longer be wielded in behalf of buse spare Mercer to New York. PC Montreville to Continued from First Page. You can©t do it. ball. For many years "Fatty" Stevens. as he, Philadelphia, Selbach to Cleveland. Mc.Iamcs to And vou won©t do it. is generally known, occupied the position of St. I/mis, and perhaps we could find noiu for THK EMPIRE©S It is running on an outlaw track and generally life can be made more miserable by making Mm base ball editor of the B;«ton Herald, and dur McGuiro and Farrell in Boston or ("hicavo. ID finishes last. Frank is not ut all proud of being ing all this time has been recognized everywhere a matter of this kind it never pays !<> be back attempt to farther rule unruly passions, and as one of the ablest, base ball writers in the its goJack Doyle©s statement that several of the revised edition of the lamented "King" Kelly, sition is to increase that. always just in his criticisms, which made him champions hope to blossom out, as managers has signed with Detroit for 1SS17. Mike has not J©oor umpire. exert a most, powerful influence in base ball some day lends color to the story of last sea touched a drop since the season closed, and says Everything is increased but his salary. journalism. son 11">t John McGraw was desirous of becoming that he expects to report for duty in the pink ALBERT MOTT. Mr. St evens has not forsaken journalism to go a Senator as :i presiding officer, of course. , of condition. He looks fine. into some other business, but he has just, been . The Norfolk team reports here for spring Secretary Shet tsline professes dense ignorance SPRINGFIELD STARTED. placed upon the Boston "Herald©s" retired list. practice, and Jack Gilroy has made arrange of the identity of tlie "peach short stop" Man He has. in brief, been "pensioned" by his paper ments for quarters at the Kegent. ager Stallings is after. Manager Rineliart Now Hustling to at. the same salary he was drawing at the time John Mullarkey©s friends here will watch with "Kid" Carsey is getting together n strong of his retirement, last Monday, for the remainder interest his work in the Eastern league. With a semi-professional team to play Sunday games at Make up His Team. of bis life. Mr. St evens is not yet. au old man, gwxl catcher to steady him. John will be a win Weehawken. N. J., next, summer. The club will Springfield. O., Feb. 15. Editor "Spoiling being scarcely 50 years of age. but he has grown ner. Quite likely he will pitch against the be known as the West New York Field Cmb. Life:" At the last meeting the local club was so corpulent as to be almost helpless in moving Senators in one of the spring games with Syra Some of the players signed by Carsey© are Gus incorporated with a capital stock of $2500. The nrcund as rapidly a« tin active newspaper man. cuse. JOHN HEYDLER. (Jaeger, formerly catcher of the Newark team; ineon«>rutors were A. L. Nelson, W. R. Burnett, should move around, and besides his health was Moorehead, of the Senators, of Brooklyn; Lamar, f). W. Carter, J. M. Good, .T. S. Elliott. The somewhat impaired by an apoplectic stroke two BANG OK BITS, Boldt and Jack Freddy. busintss is all computed, with the exception of years ago. Ex-pitcher Henry Boyle, now a commercial i the location of the grounds, which is left to Gen The management of the Boston "Herald©© felt Evidence That tlie Slate Iveague Will traveler, says he recently attended the funeral eral Manager Nelson, of the electric road. that after gidng a quarter of a century©s faith of the once noted catcher Briody, at Troy, N. Y. Manager Kinehart. has full power to sign his ful service to that paper he was entitled to be Popular. Manager Stallings will not make ©this city players; the directors decided to give him full a rest, and accordingly last week retired Mr. Hanger, Feb. 15. Editor "Sporting Life:" In his permanent home, a contemplate* going sway and will hold him responsible for the suc Stevtns and promoted his assistant, , Mr. Jacob terest in base ball appeals to bo on the increase into business at Nashviil next winter, cess" or failure of the team. Mr. Uinehart, will Morse, to the position made vacant by his re- , in town at. the present time. The followers of Manager Stallius©s win yesterday that he had move his family here in April, but he will come tireramt. Mr. Stevens, who is an ardent pro the game are commencing to talk of the pros sold Hulen and Merles t the Columbus Club for in. advance, so as to see to the laying out of hibitionist, and seveial years ago was his party©s pects and to wonder who will be included in $2500. the grounds. He lias signed a number-of players, candidate for Congress, will devote most of his the team.. Of course it would tie very hard to It is a settled fact that the Phillies will open but thinks bast to withhold their names for the time henceforth to lecturing for the temperance answer the last question so early in the year, presenl. The fans point with pride to Kinehart©s cause, and has already joined Francis Murphy, the championship battle at Bos I on, April 19, name as it appears at the. hea.d of the list pub l»nt they can safely rely on this, that Mr. Toole then lay off two days aud open at home April j who is at present conducting a cold water cau*» will have u first-class team in every respect. ^2, 23 aud 24. i-©. C. lished iu the last issue of the" "Life.©© Nothing pp.ign. in the city of Boston, . 20. SFORTING LIFE.

the bicycle weaned young men away from the Manager Cautilloo is in Columbus. From there game so that they no longer develop their pro- CHICAGO_GLEANINGS. he goes to St. Lojiis in search of a- fielder and ticiency in this, wonderfully attractive"©8port? Or ©pitcher. It is likely that Klopf. of last season©s an: our young men getting too lazy to play ball? A Tribute to the Late Charles Had- club, will he secured for third, and Sharpe will Pay your monev and take vour choice. piny short. THAT SALAllf LIST. bourne—What Atlantic League Av Of last season©s club Long has signed witU Ft. Everybody on the Brooklyn team from the erages Show—Gossip of Rising Wayne. Doiaii and LaRocque with Lancaster; president down, took a cut iu salary this year. Young Players, Etc. Devecey with Houston. Tex. The management cannot be tipected to play to The Western Association will hold a meeting an empty treasury constantly and make, up defi Chicago, Feb. 15. There has been but lit Feb. 22, when the Schedule Committee will re ciencies. I should not be surprised, however, if tle topic of base ball conversation around port. the players do good work in their posHiiin.s and the town during© the week but the great Eci Jess, of this city, has signed with Peoria. bring the team up in the rat* \vhev.> i! belong*. player who died the other day and his Ed. Ahern. a local amateur, will play third base to hear that they had been bands- iinely remem mighty deeds. Was there ever such another with Mt. Carroll, 111., a semi-professional club. bered at the end of the year. The u-oublp, lias J. LIPPMAN. been that the players were handsomely treated pitcher as and then proceeded to use the iiuinasrement in CHARLES RADBOURNE? anything but a handsome manner in the past. There never will be his like again not CLEVELANDJJHATTER. The only thing that to Hie is positively in under the broad gauge batCiug rules comprehensible is how a lot of aged iiu-n like of nowadays. The man who could those on the Brooklyn team of 18!H> could have pitch 37 4>Ttnes in succession, and Probable Outcome of the Many Se the nerve to organize a clique and jeopardize the who stood in the front rank of pitch cret Conferences—Sunday Games club©s interests to save themselves hard work. ers through the hardest and most glo in Cleveland Still a Probability- Their time was so short at the best that, their rious campaign of ba.se ball history, was indeed play should have been lo hang on to a job us long ;i figure never to be forgotten either by those Tile St. Louis Gold Mine. HOPE OF AN ADVANTAGEOUS DEAL as possible, f \vbo fought with or against him. For nine years, Cleveland, Feb. 1U. Editor "Sporting THE NEW GROUNDS. or thereabouts, was Hadbourm; a leader of them Life.-" President Prank de Hass Kobi,s*n©s Don©t think that the Brooklyn management has all; theti this man. the highest salaried pitcher threat to remove the Cleveland Club to HOT ABANDONED. given up the idea of new grounds for such is not of the time, began to fail in power. H seems Milwaukee or some other city in case he is the case. Where the grounds will be located is to ftie one of the saddest pages in base ball still in abeyance. It looks, however, as though history to think of this mighty pitcher, with not allowed to play Sunday games in this a plot of real estate in the neighborhood of old all liis glory of the past and his memories of city would not lie considered seriously were Noticeable Dearth of First Class Playing Washington Park would be finally settled upon. victorious campaigns, struggling along, vainly it not for the many secret conferences That was a mighty popular place with .the boys trying to keep in the front row., and at last going on between the magnates, the side once and the old crowd could be seen wending forced to the wall hy younger met! and newer talks with players and the knowledge that Material The Brooklyn Clob4Stili their way from the court house aiid the city, hall rules. 1 shall never forget what Hndlxmrne said the people of this tity have lamentably every afternoon that Brooklyn was at home. to Jiin Hart in The yc-ar of 18!)0. when for the failed to appreciate the great team which haa In addition to that contingent of cranks there last time "Rad" appeared MS a winning pitcher, represented the Forest City in the big League for Active in the Search For a New Park Wei-i all the doctors from Long Island City, si just before the complete failure of his powers. the past six or seven years. great many from downtown and usually a de Hart Rsked him bow he i:atne to he winning TO THE FAITHFUL FEW A Reminder ol Old Times, tachment from the Kings County Hospital. so many games with the Boston Brotherhood who remain true to the flub through thick and Brooklyn bad a rooters© row that, was so loyal it team, aud the veteran answered. "Jim. I am .insl thin the heroic remedy of taking the team away was all a man©s life was worth to sit among it."lobbing them over, and I©m getting away with altogether Would be like applying a red hot iron Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 15. Editor "Sport- them and venture the assertion that there was to a raw sore, but to the wishy-washy multitude Ing Life:" -It doesm©t take much to make any other city* on the map. Why those fellows Farewell, Radbourne rest with Kelly, Flint, who only patronize the club when it wins every a base ball sensation, it stems to me, since used "to git down with their feet against the rail Williamson, Fogarty and the other heroes of gaine: who h©ss the home players for aggressive tbe owners of tbe clubs have got in the in front of them and dare any man from that your palmy days. playing and who applaud an umpire for giving liablt of going around, to make each other National League bailiwick New York across ATLANTIC LEAGUE PLAYERS. games to visiting teams, the punishment would East river to assert that New York even had a just about party calls. The other day merely because team. If lie had the temerity to do so it was I took a glance over the Atlantic League aver I©resident Frank De H. Uobisou, of the .in even chance that the lirst hat store around ages as published in "Sporting Ijfe." It©s queer FIT THE CRIMES. Cleveland Club, happened to be in New York how even in a small minor organization the The patient readers of "Sporting Life" who the corner would invite his patronage before the discarded stars of the National league bob up, to meet his daughter who had just returned game was over. have borne With my weak efforts to reflect the from a European trip, and because Presi The old St. Ixiuis crowd and Cleveland crowd glad to get anything to do from clubs which base ball sentiment of Cleveland may have dent Sodeu, of the Boston Club, happened owned the town. They were entitled to some they would have despised KS rot, within seven noticed a slimmer of lawn tennis racquets and miles of their calibre a tew short years ago. croquet mallets in some of the pictures thrown to come over to see the outcome of the proprietorship in it for they certainly played The entire six leading batters of the Atlantic international chess match, a subject in magnificent ball upon the screen. were men from the big League Clark and Ban- I most earnestly hope that Cleveland will be which he is, greatly interested, there were THE GOOD OLJT> DAYS. non, farmed out; Newell, Burns, "VS©right and Day after day the elevan-d trains and surface represented in the big League this year by a rumors of conferences thicker than- a Milligan, discards. Others on the list are team capable of flight of geese across the Avestern railroads deposited enoi mous crowds; at the Larooque it©s many years ago now since Sam piairies. And yet there wasn©t a thing in it. No- grounds, and I do want to say that I ne^er heard Larocque. shnue in fast company; Viekery and KEEPING ITS NOSE IN FRONT b

ter than doing nothing in their winter ing is respectfully submitted. Dr. (?) Peters, of months." The "winter months" are those Amsterdam, signed a team, of players in 1895 in which all our base ball is played, and as withoutt one dollar of capital behind him. When to their "doing nothing" during those A HINT1IKEJ RICK the facts became known the franchise waa months I mention the occupations of the taken from him and awarded to Messrs. Oweus, A WEEKLY JOURNAL Palmatier and Young, reputable .business taea players below, so that your readers may of the city. At a meeting of the League at the Devoted to not put them down entirely as "money CALCULATED TO KEEP THE "BIG Sir William Johnson Hotel, at Johnstown, N. Y., BASEBALL, BICYCLING, SHOOT. grubbers." Mr. Paimetier declared himself to tlie effect THE TEAM. that Peters must be deposed of the presidency ING, BILLIARDS, Etc. There have been nine certainties chosen, FIVE" IN THE TRACES. of tbe league or ©the Amsterdam Club wool. 39 Consec©e Inser©s, each ins " 482.50 be the midget of the team, aud is the nat Big Five" should carry out their threat of The curtain is down on this matter as far as the 62 Consec©e Inser©s, each ins " 82.35 secession.. , . undersigned is concerned. No more time or naa- tiest player going. He follows the profession te©rial will be wasted on the subject. Vorjj Reading Notice, per Agate line -3O of commercial traveler. READY FOR AN EXPLOSION. Respectfully, GEORGE H. GEEK, AVe reserve the right to reject any ad Jack Wallace Another catcher, but like the pre Since that time the "Seven" have strength ceding player, is mither a light bat. He vertisement in which the wording is not throws well to bases, but will need all the ened their position immeasurably, and if deemed satisfactory. time available for practice, as he has been at the corn-ing meeting in Baltimore the OFFICIAL NEWS, away in West Australia lately, miniug specu "five" slioAv any intention to get out of the lating. League or block the championship schedule- there Bulletin From Secretary Syd Smith A South Australian, flrst baseman will be an explosion. end catcher, another large order, well over the The various trips around the circuit of Brush, Young1 of the National Board. Vou der Abe, Robison. ©Puillam. Byrne, Abell Special to ©©Sporting Life." 24 PflGES 24 six-foot mark. and Vonderhorst have been, in direct connection Wally Ingleton Our champion second baseman. Washington, D. C., Feb. 18. Headquar He" is a sulfrndid ground fielder and catches with this movement to erect fortifications for ters National League and American Asso INDEX TO CONTENTS. anything short of outfield; is inclined to be offsetting any warlike tactics of the "big five." ciation of Professional Btise Ball Clubs: a bit too showy, but your fans will sn work THE SITUATION. that off. He is by profession a solicitor. He It can be stated regarding Boston that the CONTRACTS. Base Ball News...... Pages 1 to 11 bats© very heavily aiul runs the bases well. grounds for a rival club would probably be lo With Bostan H. Duffy, J. C. Stivetts, Geo. Bicycling News...... Pages 12 to 17 Pete McAllister Is the daddy of third base cated at the Charles River Bank bicycle track, Yeager. Shooting News...... Pages 18 to 24 players, and if he could cultivate your fast and that among©the men behind it would be sev With Brooklyn Alex Smith. throwing I am sure he would hold his own eral of the old Brotherhood backers. Three With Toronto ©A©. Baker. G. Bradford, J. H. with your very best players. -Keep your eye men in. this city stand ready to put up $250,000 Danaehower. J. Do vine, .1. McS©artiuu. on him, Mr. Hichter, he seldom fumbles the in cash to start a club under the National Agree With Rochester C. ("an-. W. F. McFarland, ball, so that his slow throw generally gets ment, providing the "seven" declares war. W. J. Yenick, R. Frary. J. Lee. there before the fastest runners. He is an in In Philadelphia a syndicate composed of a With Syracuse C. U. Willis, W. II. Gallagher, VISIT IS ASSURED. surance clerk. street railway magnate, the owner of a newspa H. J. Lanipe, J. Grove, A. C. \Vbitehill, J. M. Ru Ewers The best of South Australian play per and the "son of a big dry goods merchant Shearon. Jno. Malarkey, J. Garry. ers, has a remarkably fast turn of speed with have been anxious for some time to buy out With Scranton---.). McGidre, C. H. Morse, Wm. tbe bull, and can also catch when necessary, Reach and Rogers, but are also willing to join Wellucr, J. J. U©Brlen, P. A. Eagun, S. Yerkes, AUSTRALIAN BASE BALLISTS TO IN while in the outfield his pace and throwing a movement that will establish another club in F. Bonner. capabilities would make him invaluable. He Quakertowu. With Wilkesbarre S. Mills. Chas. Collars. follows the business of a lithographer. A fraction company in Pittsburg is behind the With Springfield M. Lee, I©. II. Dougherty. D. VADE THE STATES, Wm. Ellis Our very nearest approach to perfec scheme in that city, but nothing has yet been Green, C. Camp. J. Cavahagh. Win. Maines. W. tion as an outfielder, is very fast and can easy learned about Chicago. The Buffalo Club, of S. Woods, D. Pickett, J. Veitch. Geo. Moore, O. hoist the ball ?50 feet in the right direction, the Eastern League, would surely be approached, Smith, R. L. Moore. and is, moreover, a good batsman and .base and it is said that it would jump into Louis With Newark W. A. Stuart, W. M. Carriek, The Team is Made up and Will be runner. He is a clerk under the Government. ville©s place should the latter, as in Chicago, de Wm. Setley, Wm. Wittroek. cide to renew its relations with the "big five." With Patersou J. C. lleidrick, G. Wesllake. POINTS OP COMPARISON. J. H. Stafford. Brought Over by Manager Musgroye To sum up the lot os well as the ones who WOULD HOLD MINORS IN LINE. With Lancaster Geo. T. White. have not yet been definitely selected 1 think With the formation of another twelve-club league, a new National Agreement would be , With Newport P. J. Crisham, M. .7. Kellev, Points of the Antipodean Players you will rind them as players very good iu drawn up. and the various minor leaguers would ,T. Merriman, L. Battam, J. R Gilbert T. fielding. They are nearly all good cricket be asked to come under its protection. As Byrne Stainsby, J. Tpole, P. K. Foley, G. K. Paige. ers (in the summer) which has helped and Robison have always been the champions of With /anesyillle R. Xarin, A. Vanover, S. Grif and Howjhey Will Compare. them in getting into the more difficult (I the minor organizations, it is expected that fin, O. L. Conn, G. Brady. K. Nonemaeher. .1. think) fielding of base ball. The throwing there would be very little trouble in securing Mozzoln, R. King. J. Geissner, J. Leeson. O. 1 am sure will be miles below yours for their alliance. Such a break as the above would Herbrand, H. Brandenburg:. W. Crook. K. Shane, Melbourne, Australia. Jan. 11. 1897. Edi E. Spence, Ii. Perelli, C. Cran, E. Sauer. J. S. one thing. I know your players don©t use naturally mean a disastrous base ball war, but Ray. J. Pa hey. tor "Jsjjurtiug Life:" The season lately those mitts just for ornament. Our players as the "big five" were the first to broach the With Parkersburg J. L. Outcalt, W. McComn, willed- in Victoria proved the best in the never think of wearing gloves even iu win subject the "seven" cannot be declared the J. Houeyman, H. Pastoris, B. Wilson, W. S. annuls of the game here. The eight-club ter and this for players who have not had instigators. Can1, E. Glenn, C. Brietenbaeb, L.Myers, C. League played through their complete sche the training and work to harden their A MAGNATE©S VIEW. Nipper. C. Boehleiu. dule of games lasting from May 1 till Sept. hands, points to the very gentle kind of One of the "seven" said a few weeks ago: New Philadelphia Canal Dorer, Winters. Bass. 30. The four leading clubs. South Mel throwing we indulge in. It is seldom that "We are not locking for war, but are prepared bourne, Melbourne, Hawksburu and Bast a ball misflelded is recovered and got to for it. If the "big five" are anxious to break RELEASED. Melbourne are now so equal in calibre that first in time to cut off the runner, and in auay from the present circuit and ! know they By Cleveland to Columbus, O. Geo. Tebean. they came out at the close of the regular this alone I know we will lose considerably. are we are ref dy to let them go. But just so By Chicago to St, Paul H. Parker. A. G. Me series with absolutely the same percentage The base-running will be found only very sure as they make a D©ove rival clubs in Boston, Bride. .785. This necessitated a play-off, and medium, and will want a lot of shaking up New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Chicago By Chicago to Kansas City L. MacFarland will spring up inside of twenty-four hours. We By Baltimore to Patersou W. H. Keister. South came through on top. mainly through before they make points on your boys, have not allowed the grass to grow under our By Paterson to Baltimore R. Cogau. the slipshod work of East Melbourne, after The team as a whole from our standpoint feet, and do not propose to get the worst of any By New England League G. W. Henry, J. 3, they had lost their chance of championship. is a strong batting aggregation. What they deal. We will organize a new league of twelve Morrirnau. The interest in the final schedule of games will do even against your third raters re first-class cities, and we will nave both brains By Buffalo Jas C. Cannon. was shown by good crowds assembling to mains to be seen,, but on and off the dia and money with, which to conduct our affairs. N. E YOUNG, Sec©/, watch the real good play put up by Mel mond I am sure that they will be found We will play Sunday ball all over the circuit, bourne, © Ha wsburn and South. The latter a really gentlemanly lot of young fellows, and also inaugurate popular prices. We are now have their name inscribed on the Wil- who will do their best for Australia, and not worried about the players, for the reserve CONDEHSED^KPATCHEi liamson shield, and have a ©©leg in" to- will not in any way perform an action that rule in case of war would not. hold five min waras its tiual ownership, besides taking would disgrace the land of the kangaroo, utes; neither would the contracts. Both s.ides Special to "Spoiling Life." the honor of flying the league pennant of and that he was one of the favored few could indulge in player grabbing, but I guess we The I©ittsburg Club lias sold Pitcher Sum Moran to *1H>. East Melbourne is the other club is the wish of your correspondent would reorganize base ball in such a way as to keep nearly all the players in line. Columbus. which has points towards appropriating the ___ B. F. STEEL. Fi cher McGlnnie, lale ^of Hamilton, has been very handsome shield. BIG FIVE" MOTIVES. signed by Toronto. A NEW YORK "HERALD" BLUNDER. MANAGER MUSGROVE ARRIVES. "Rest assured, therefore, that we will so to San Francisco. Feb. 14. Harry Musgrove. the Baltimore meeting ready to protect our in The Buffalo Club has signed inflelder Alex Ill your issue of Nov. 7, ©96. page 10, there the Australian cricket manager,© who took terests. If there is any attempt on the pail of Kress, late of West Held. Is an extract from the New York -©Herald" an elecen on a tour of the world last year. the ©five© to kick over the traces, you will see The Roanoke Club has signed catcher Dan ridiculing the idea of an Australian team arrived on the steamer Alameda. He is on a base ball upheaval that will not be child©s Lacy,©late of Carbondale. visiting America. I have seen several cotn- his way to Chicago to arrange with Spald- pl.©iy., The only way to govern professional base The Syiacuse players have been notified to re nieuts in your paper which show that the injf and Hart, the base ball men, for a ser ball in this country is by means of a twelve- port at Newark, April 10. said "Herald" possesses in a great degree ies of games throughout the United States club league, and there is nothing the matter The Pliiludttlphia Club Ims declined a lar(te cash the capability of "talking out of its necU." by a picked amateur base ball nine from with : the present organization except that the offar from Pittsburg for Catcher Clements. The idea of Australians "getting the first the Colonies and the best amateur clubs. big ©five© are not satisfied with large profits, but] Fred Cooke has been selected to manage the principles of the base ball curve" from the Musgrove is an enthusiastic amateur and want to run the smaller clubs to earth. Fort Wayue team of. .the Inter-State League. cricketers just returned is preposterous, as certain of success if the proposed series "They want us-to accept a- smaller percentage we have had curve pitching for the last of receipts, when the present ralf-arid-balf di The Western League Schedule Committee has of games is conducted on a strictly ama completed the schedule, which calls for open lug sis years. Of course, we have no means teur and sportsmanlike basis. vision is the life of the game.. They also want of making a comparison with your twirlers, to kill off any movement to establish 25-eent on April 22. who no doubt can curve both ways at once ball and also to oppose Sunday games. If they Catcher /iminer has become manager of a female with an upshoot, downdrop, kink-thrown succeeded in carrying through these three prin bicycle aggregation which in to race for six days iu THE CASE OFJICOL ciples base.ball in the League would go to the Minneapolis, beginning Fe©b. 22. into the bargain. Our players are more mod bow-wows. They argue that Louisville, St. est and only attempt smaller things, but U)uis and other towns are not drawing cards. President Barrows, of the Atlantic League, judging from the "Herald©s" remarks that To be Brought Before the National They may not yield big receipts at home, but on has appointed as umpires John Irwin, Charlie "Jones threw better incurves than many Board of Arbitration. the grounds of the ©big five© they draw big Jones, John Suyder and Tom McNamara. n professional pitcher with great speed, money, which would not be taken in if the ©live© Short stop Jack Corcoran, of last year©s De Special to "Sporting Life:" troit Club, has entered suit against Vanderbect and good location of plate" I imagine that .Milwaukee, Feb. 18. The Milwaukee Club didn©t have them to play with. our boys will do fairly well in the pitch "In other words, the ©five© having franchises for $500, claimed to be due on his last sum ing department, though at present the se has fired the first shot iu the battle that in large cities, get all the money they can with mer©s salary. lection committee seerns to be overlooking will be fought with the Detroit Club for the out giving their patrons fast ball teams. At .the A ^meeting .to organize the Michigan State the best curve pitcher, Harry, possibly on return of Outfielder George Nicol, whose same time they want to crowd the other clubs to League will be held on February 27 at Detroit. Amos Rusie in the ing Melbourne, gave promise of making a Derbeck, which if continued would give any club had their heads together for the past few days, j United States District Court. It asks that the "star" catcher. Jones only played in one in the Western League an opportunity to rob They received word from Brush, of Cincinnati, other eleven clubs in the National league be the other se\o-n teams of their most valuable to-day that he would be here in a few©days, and made parlies to the suit. Argument ou the suit match, a kind of hotch-potch scratch game, players. from©the looks of things the "seven" will hold will come up on March 1. and certainly wheeled them over the plate President K llilea wrote to President N. K a caucus -in this city prior to the League meet pretty fast, but showed no signs of curve. Young of the National League yesterday, notify ing at Baltimore a week from to-day. COLLEGE NEWS. "" MORE MISTAKES. ing him that he repudiated the drafting of Nicol The "live" have said nothing of their inten "Herald" again "The Australians had no by Philadelphia last fall, and held a check for tions, and may not utter a warlike sentence dur ticed peculiarities in the bowling of Pat- $500 subject to President Young©s order which ing the whole schedule meeting. Meeting of the Connecticut Tnter- terson and Clarke, which on investigation the latter could return to Philadelphia. This scholastic Association. proved to be a touch of the base ball curve claim upon the National League for Xicol©s ser GEEil HITS BACK New Haven, Feb. -14. The annual meeting of applied to bowling." In my notes to you vices by Milwaukee will bring the case to a the. Connecticut Intel-scholastic Base Ball As upwards of a year ago 1 mentioned tlwit i focus at once and will undoubtedly result in the In Retaliation For Dr. Peters© Assault sociation was held here yesterday. President Harry and Laver had so applied curving I National Board of Arbitration taking positive Wheeler, of Bridgeport, acted as chairman. to their bowling as to be able to nonphus action in the matter at the Schedule Committee©s Upon Him. The Middlotown High School 1©oi-mally withdrew opposing batsmen, especially when trund meeting in Baltimore next week. Syracuse, N. Y., Feb. 15 Kdltor "Sporting from the Association, owing to a lack of ath ling against the breeze. So it would hardly The letter written to the Milwaukee club last Life:" I regret the necessity of using your letic interest in the school. The officers choseu November by A J. Reach, of the Philadelphia valuable .space for the purpose, but in justice to were as follows: Presld< iif. Wheeler. Bridge be news to the Australians to hear of this Club fully explains that Nicol was not drafted in America. myself 1 ©must reply ii> Die brilliant .effort of port; vice president, Mitchell. Norwich; secre- for the Philadelphia team, but at the request of your Amsterdam convspondein in last week©s iai-.v. U©iird. Clinton; treasurer, Haight, Ne-w. Once more "Herald" "Still they are af President Van Derbeck for the Detroits, clearly issue. To those who marvel at the failure lo or Haven. Srvcnit 7Jiiuoi© changes iu the ter cash, and may think it would pay bet a violation of the National Agreement, ganize a State League circuit foe 1S97 the follow- uitiou were made. •ITeb..3O.

Rhines and Dammann) to fill the box. Peitz and others were Keister (now traded for Cogau), Nops can never be secured. Mr. Caylor should have Scliriver will likely do tho backstop work, and and Aniole. 1 added "so long as Mr. Freedman controls tka Vaugivu will go to first, base. Holliday -will be Atlantic City has been added to the circuit New York Club." tho utility inun, as no better seems available. of the New Jersey League, in place of New Bruns As Captain Donovan is an outtielder, the MINOR MENTION. wick, aad Nick Young has been notified according Pittsburg Club will earnestly oppose the rule Manager Bancroft has nearly nil the exhibi ly. which handicaps teams with outfield captains, by tion dates covered by drawing teams, which will A check for $2,250,000 was put through the preventing captains from leaving their positions inchide Indianapolis, Detroit and Columbus. A Boston Clearing-house a few days ago. Is it pos to argue with the umpire. few early games will be played away from home. sible that Deacon Soden is distributing advance The base ball enthusiasts of Texas are Captain Anaon las gone on record as saying money ? highly rejoiced over the action taken recently that "Bid" McPhee is the playing wonder of From the West comes the startling report by the House of Representatives iu reconsider modem times. that John T. Brush and Ban Johnson have kissed ing and killing the bill prohibiting the playing of Bancroft and McPhee will start for New Or and made up, and are once more brothers in base ball or foot ball on, Sunday. leans four days in advance of the club. base ball. That America©s National game is gaining F. E. GOODWIN. Jimmy Wolff, the old ex-Colonel, and one of ground in England is a fact emphasized by the the best ball players in the business of his day, London "Graphic," which prints a page of is DOW a truck driver in the Louisville Fire De spirited diamond pictures. International base CINCINNATI CHIPS. NEWS AND COMMENT. partment. ball is certainly core than a possibility. Cleveland has followed Philadelphia©s exam Last year it would have been rank treason Pitcher Klobedanz is ill with the measles. ple by appointing a club physician. Dr. Wiu. R. in Pittsburg to intimate that any of their outfield- MORE ABOUT THE REDS© TRIP TO Southpaw pitcher Ganuon is reported released Wall is the appointee. He is not in favor of a ers was not A. No. 1, but now Charles B. Power by Buffalo. Southern trip. observes: " ©Tis said that Jake Stenzel is writing The Boston Club has re-signed Duffy, Stivetts President Kerr declares that he does not a book on ©Balls As They Pass in tlie Grass.© " NEW ORLEANS. and Yeager. want McCreery and that there is no place ou the Ex-pitcher Henry Boyle, who visited the Tom Loftus has at last landed George Tebeau Pittsburg team for him. President Kerr is en late Charley Radbourne before his death, says for Columbus. titled to belief. the great twirler had become a mental and Manager Joyce has ordered the Giants to re Dave L. Foutz "His Scissors" is quite ill physical wreck, aad death was a relief to him. Some of the Players Already at Work port March 10. at his mother©s home in Baltimore. He won©t be Paresis is certainly a mos-t dreadful affliction. fit to play this year, but will be able to manage Crptain Scrappy Joyce has already taken. Tlie Hartford Club has signed Mike Doherty, from the bench. Park Wilson and Jack Warner in hand,©and tho a New Haven player. Brush Still Swinging Around President Pulliam, of Louisville, although a trio have beeu playing handball at the court of. A ball player who steals bases is not neces newspaper man, is accused of giving the press the Manhattaiiville Club. Warner picked up a the Circle Speculation as to the sarily a diamond thief. boys the icy hand. Bad business, as the news partner that helped him lay out his tutor at the President Young has awarded pitcher Brodie papers make the game. game. to the Youngstown Club. Manager Selee says that Boston is just as The uniforms of the Boston Club will be League Schedule, Etc, The veteran catcher, Dick Buckley, has strong as Baltimore until it comes to quick very natty this year, says Manager Selee. A signed with Grand Rapids. thinking on the field, then the champions are large blue ball will appear on the shirt, front) The Boston Club is said to have farmed in a class by themselves. marked "Boston." The design is similar to Cincinnati, O., Feb., 15 Editor "Sporting Slagle to the Western League. Pitcher Rusie says he would not consent to "Sporting Life©s" letter-head, and may have I>ite: This year Cincinnati will bo the ©Hie Detroit team©s spring training place has a transfer to Philadelphia, even if Mr. Freedman been sugested by It. first to start off. No other club in the been changed to Knoxville, Tenn. would trade him. He says he regards Colonel Every base ball man in the land will rejoice league will take the field at such an Arthur Irwin has purchased the release of Rogers as a bitter enemy. in the fact that De Wolf Hopper is this year early date as the Reds. Now whether this second baseinan. McGann, of the Bostons. That prctspective bridegroom, Joe Kelley, making a fortune. He is one of the few actors portends good or evil for them ©twill take ventures to observe that "when a man marries who are outspoken supporters of base ball, and a season©s playing to determine. The o-ld The Syracuse uniform this season will be wherever the tall comedian goes he is greeted gray with blue trimmings and stockings. a woman because she has pretty hair, that ac by a galaxy of ball cranks. saying that -©the first shall be last" will Gid Gardener, the once noted ex-Association counts for the wedlock." scarcely adapt itself to this erase or at In his brief legal career John M. Ward has In the Atlantic League averages pitcher Jer least no one in the League who is possessed pitcher, is now a Cambridge business man. ry Nops makes a rather poor showing as a batter, All is peace within the Hub now that Hugh already discovered that "a lawyer is usually being one hundred and first on the list of but of his sober senses will be rash enough Duffy has re-signed with tlie Boston Club. as shy as a cat because he usually does busi ters, with a percentage of .385. Mr. Hanlon, to say that Cincinnati will have a tail-end Peitz, Shriver and Vaughn are the only ness in a fee-line manner." however, thinks there is the making of a good aggregation. catchers Cincinnati will carry this season. As the captain must under the new rules batter in Nops, with proper training. THE TRIP SOUTH. remain in his position when addressing the They say that Pickering, of the Louisvilles, Pitcher Meekin places the Giants as good as ©Just 1!) days from to-day the Reds will umpire, the outfield captain will be at a dis one-two-three. Meekin is one of President Froed- is as, good a short stop as he is outfielder. advantage in registering a kick. irmbark tor their trip to the Crescent City. The Washington Club is said to have loaned rnan©s staunchest supporters. He says that the On the morning of the 5th the boys will pitcher Carney Flynn to the Richmond Club. Connie Mack has become a convert to winter New York magnate has beeu knocked right and reach New Orleans, just in time to see tlie bowling as an aid to good condition. Buck Kwing left by various parties, but that lie has always The Louisville Club is said to have offered takes just the opposite view, notwithstanding wind-up of Mardi Gras. The Reds Cleveland $5000 for second baseman Childs. found him to be square, upright and obliging. will get there on Friday, and tho big crowd pitcher Nichol©s long experience. President Brush emphatically denies the re which will assemble to take in the festivities Umpire Ned Swartwood was the official If John Callahan, of Marlboro, Mass., has port from St. Louis to tlie effect that lie and will likely stay over to see the opening game scorer at the Pittsburg six-day bicycle race. not signed he can learn of something of advan Robison contemplate purcliasiug a controlling on the New Orleans grounds on Sunday after- Charles B. Jewell, of Newark, O., has been tage to him by addressing D. H. Russell, No. interest in the St. Louis (©Tub. Mr. Brush says neon. engaged as manager for the Terre Haute Club. 606 West High street, Springfield, O. that Mr. Yon der Ahe is not: so badly off as is Perhaps the players are not anxious to get St. Louis writers expect the Holliday-Connor President Heuerman, of the Texas Associa reported, and that all he wauls is a few players. hack into harness. Not one of the players who trade to be closed at the coming League meeting. tion, expects to add New Orleans and Shreve- Owner and Manager Delaplaine, of last sea are located in this city is whining, because the Pitcher Willie Mains puts in the winter mak port to his circuit in case the Southern League son©s Wheeling Club, is up in arms over the ac time for training has been set so early in the ing bats not for himself, but for whosoever will fails to materialize, as seems likely. tion of the Interstate League in awarding the season. Rather every one of them1 is more buy. Roger Connor, his first season out nearly 20 Wheeling franchise to Coyle, and says he will than anxious to get to work, a fact which shows St. Paul Critics doubt Roger Denzer©s ability years ago, was a right-handed batter. He did have a team in a strong league, with Wheeling that the players will do their best to bring the to hold his place as a pitcher on the Chicago not make much of a record, and he turned about as one of its members. What protected league pennant to Western territory this season. and became a great left-handed batter. can Delaplaine enter? ALREADY AT WORK. team. Peitz, Ehret and Breitenstein are already at E. ,T. Mahoney. of Montgomery. Ala., is President Pulliam, of Louisville, is accused of Third basemaii Larry Battani requests us to Work away out in Hot. Springs, and write back said to be an excellent and thoroughly reliable standing in front of a bank and facing the state that he has not signed with the Newport that they are at this lime in excellent condition. umpire. street, when he made that historical assertion, Club, as claimed by Manager Finn, and has, They will join the team upon its arrival in New President Young always takes an optimistic "I have $10,000 behind me for players." moreover, never had any correspondence with Orleans, getting there some time ou the day view of Natioual League affairs. But why should Kid" Do Hart, a recently well-known and Mr. Finn ou that or any other subject. Bat tarn he not ? rather eccentric pliyer, is now a corporal in the says he is free to go anywhere, and invites offers of the fifth. This menus that two of our pitchers to 816 Van Dyke street, Brooklyn. will be in fine fettle for the opening of the The once noted pitcher Cushman is at Hot United States army, and is stationed at Colum- season, and prepared to go on and win enough, Springs, seeking relief from a chronic nervous >bus Barracks. Hio wheels still revolve. We have letters for Jack Milligan, Bob Staf games at first and take the lead from the start. Harry Pulliam has unearthed an alleged ford, Con Strouthers, Ben Ireland, D. Dextrage, complaint. John O©Brien, George Harper, Jimmy Fields. J. A letter has beeen received from Prank Manager Selee expects to arrange two games wonder for Louisville in Will Richardson, a Dwyer saying that he, too, is in splendid catcher and outfielder, late of the Salem, Ind., Gaiizel, Bob Rothennel, Tim Hurst, George Hill, in Connecticut for April 16. It©s a fast day iu Arthur Irwin, Ed Leach, Hurry Truby, Jack shape, and needs but little work to fit him up that State. team. He is said to be a terrific hitter. for the hardest kind of work at the beginning. McAlcc-r declares that he will not under any Carson, Tom Turner, V. B. Herwig, Ed. O©Neil, No. fears are felt for Rhines and Danunnnn, as Eddie Burke is not. the only cracker in the consideration play in St. Louis. He offered to Harry Davis, Dan Kelly and Ed Herr. I©-ox. A Cincinnati firm is now out with a Buck We desire to call the attention of players both are hard workers, ami will be right on Ewing cigar. buy his own release from Cleveland, but the hand and ready to take . their turn in the box. club would not entertain the proposition. and athletes to the advertisement of the Hercules It is safe to say that every man on the team will Next Thursday will witness the gathering The Belfast Club, a member of the new Company on another page. This company has IIP in the best shape for a bruising tight from of the League magnates at the Hotel Rennert, Maine League, would like to hear from players. put on the market a club with which it is claim the sti-.rt. in Baltimore. Applications should be addressed to W. J. Dor- ed the chest and arms can be developed iu lesa Perhaps one of the worst pieces of news to Pitcher Bert Abbey is wintering at Barre. than one-half the time required by chest weights, man, secretary of the Belfast, Me.. Club. dumb bells or any other apparatus known. the players is tl-at for the fir^t few days after Vt., and says he has a wonder iu a young player The St. Paul Club lias signed pitcher Harley their airival in New Orleans they will bo of that place. Parker and outfielder Algie McBride. These two Radbourne and Sweeuey, the pitchers of the obliged to sleep on cots or any old thing, and Shortstop Ely, of the Pittsburgs, has .1 gym were part of the consideration whereby Chi champion Providence team o-f 1884. hated each catcli their meals witf. the rest of the big nasium of his own. He works in it during the cago secured pitcher Denzer from St. Paul. other cordially, and the most intense profes crowd v-liioh will fill their hotel. Mine Host winter months. sional jealousy existed between them. Rad Drneehaud, whore the club will put up, has Shortstop Berry, of the Youngstown Club, bourne is now in his grave, and Sweeney is President Pulliam bas become an Elk. which recently, at Wooster, O., at the risk of his life, written Manager Bancroft that every room ! n seems to be a sort of absolute requirement for practically dead, as he is a convict in Saa stopped a runaway team, and probably saved Queiitin Prison, serving a sentence for homicide. his hotel has long b*-tn engaged, but lie will have a base ball magnate. a woman and child from a shocking accident. plenty of cots for the boys to bunk out on until Scorers Will not have the time to roast the Bob Barr. tlie veteran pitcher, is now in the crowd leaves. As all will have a chance to Ned Hanlon don©t look for the adoption business in Washington. He is doing a great umpire if they keep all the records provided for of the rule changes recommended by the com «eo the sights of the great Mardi Gras they are by the new summary. business securing accommodations lor intending not doing so very much kicking after all. mittee. He thinks they are too much for the visitors to the inauguration. Such of our read WHAT©S BRUSH DOING? Fifteen of the 28 Atlantic, Leaguers whose umpire, and not. enough for players and public. ers as contemplate visiting Washington for the During the patt week Mr. Brush nas been in liatting averages were over .300 have played in Ex-President Nimick, of Pittsburg, is of the imposing ceremonies of March 4 should consult Chicago, and naturally has seen and talked with the major organizations. opinion that the Pittsburg Club would not suffer R. M. Ban- & Co., 1527 Tenth street, N. W., James H:irt. That is sufnVisut to start all Pitcher Hofl©er was wanted to coach the in the least in the patronage of the home Washington, D. C. kinds of stories going about deals. Sunday play Mercer College team at Ma con, Ga., but declined grounds if it played Sunday hall away from Summing up the players who are likely to ing business and combines to throw down some because of his wife©s health. home. start the season with the Brooklyn Club, there of the "Big Five" at Baltimore. Clarence A. Smith, who will coach the Har Manager Finn has signed the following play are three "Bills," three "Georges," two "Jim It seems scarcely possible that su-ch men as vard base ball men this year, was coach in 1895 ers for:the Newport Club: P. J. Cushman, M. J. niies," three Johns, one Chauncey, one Claude, Brush, Robisou and Byrne would spend their along with Colonel Winslow. Kelley. L. Battem. J. R. Gilbert, T. Stainsley, one Edward, one Harley, one Filder, ono lime, money and other capital in trade, scooting Frank Del-Iaas Robison says he has observed J. Toole, P. E. Foley, G. K. Paige and George "Mike," one Alexander and one Daniel Webster. about tho country in winter on pleasure bent. that "the high-flyer often wakes up in the Bean. The Toms that predominated last, year have There is scm« matter of inijiortanee iu the base morning with a soar head." Mr. and Mrs. McGraw have returned to Bal been wiped out altogether. ball world oa foot, and one which I think will Communications for Manager Rhinehart, of timore from their wedding tour. They visited Ac-cording to the new playing rules the cap not. be revealed until the M:fecdulp meeting. the Springfield Club, should be addressed to 416 Washington and New York cities and spent some tains must remain in their positions while airing And the chances are that plenty of reporters time visiting relatives of the groom hi central will continue to guess at the situation until such Fifth avenue, McKeesport, Pa. grievances with the umpires. As Captains Tom. time as the plans of the mogiils are let out. John Dunn, the pitcher drafted by Brooklyn New York State. Brown, Hugh Duffy and Pat Donovan are out- Five of the Cincinnati Club will not journey from the Eastern League, is plying his vocation Clark Griffith, the crack pitcher of the Chi tielders, whom nature neglected to provide with to New Orleans with the club, or iierhaps I had as cooper at, Scranton this winter. cago team, is said to have been a pupil of Charley Edouard de Reszke or Doggy Miller valves, the. It has been decided that the Colonels will Radbourne, both hailing from Bloomington. He use of a telephone as a medium for the settle better say four. Breitenstein. Ebret and Peitz 1ms about the same style that Rad had when he ment of long-distance arbitration should be re will go "direct frotin Hot Springs. Irwin will get into condition at West Baden, Ind., mineral quired in the enforcement of this rule. travel over the Southern Pacific to tho Crescent springs, about the middle of March. was in his prime. City. Frank Dwyer has written to Manager The latest additions to the Youngstown team Rusie denies the many stories of over weight The latest silly tale is to the effect that Kwing for leave to put in his spring training are pitcher Blirer Doty, third basernau Hoff- and stateness set afloat alxnit him, and reports the Louisville and St. Louis magnates are going that he is not 20 pounds above bis average, all to fight against the reserve rule because it »t his home in Geneva, N. Y. To this request ineister, and outllelder Joseph Steen. prevents them from getting just what playera . Kwing is not, inclined to grant assent, and has Indianapolis has the National League bee in of which will come off during his stay at tlie West Baden Springs. they want. This is the weirdest tale of a par written to Dwyer to train with the balance its bonnet. It will prove as futile as the Pres ticularly hard winter. How long would clubs like Cf the players. idential bee is for the average statesman. Ex-third basernan Hick Carpenter, who is now Louisville and St. Louis last without: the reserve « THE SCHEDULE. The Baltimore players signed to date are a Pullman conductor, says he has learned rule? Vou der Ahe©s 1890-91 experience should Much speculation is l>eing indulged in regard- Robinson, Jennings, Kelley. McGraw, Keeler, that "it doesn©t make much difference what the be a lesson for a lifetime, to say nothing of Ing the schedule and the plums which Cincin O©Brien, Stenzel. Doyle, Corbett and Nops. condition of affairs is, the railway man©s busi the big money he has made selling star players nati will pluck this season. It is reasonably ness is always fare." certain that the Reds will have two holidays Manager Dick Gormau, of the Lyons, N. Y., held by him under reservation. on their own grounds this summer. Fourth of Club, has signed outtielder Kearns and catcher Vanderbeck plumes himself upon the posses July, of which Cincinnati has been denied the Young, both of the old Pennsylvania League. sion of three pitchers, each over six feet high, OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENTS. last two years, will without a doubt I* one of Manager Billy Work, of the prospective Nash viz: Jns. Short (paradoxical, isn©t it?), Thomas the days" which Cincinnati will Vie at home. ville Club, thinks the outlook for the newly-or and Treadwell. The last-named is three inches A minor league player would like to secure a Decoration day looks to be another. ganized Central League is really flattering. over the six-foot mark. position as pitcher and outfielder. Address H. Here is how some of the wise ones figure it Peter ~oerfleiu has been elected secretary- "Tommy" Dowd is still shy on the trades Leslie Parlette, Media, Pa. out, and with seemingly good logic, too. Accord treasurer of the New Jersey League. He is an he promised the St. Lonis papers he was going Anthony Ferry, pitcher, late of Saginaw Inter- ing to bn.©e ball progression the Reds will be attache of the "True American," of Trenton. to make in the Enst. But it must be remem State League Club, is open for engagement. Ad due to spend Decoration, day in Washington. Grand Rapids wants "Yale" Murphy. The bered he was called off by Mr. Von der Ahe until dress. 308 North Franklin street, Saginaw, Midi. Now this is one of the deadest days in the little fellow prefers to play in the East. At after the League meeting. John Curran, a fast and reliable catcher and *-hole season in the National Capital, and the present he is studying medicine in New York. Maurice F. Danihy, of Rochester, N. Y., says outfielder, is open for engagement, Virginia or Senators figlit shy of that day at home. Last The Minneapolis team will accompany the he can supply managers of minor league clubs Southeastern league preferred. Can be heard year Pittsburg was scheduled to play there, and Chicago team to Hot. Springs March 16. There free of charge, with about forty young players from by addressing Belmont, Gaston Co., N. Q. the date was. transferred. It is more than likely, the two teams will train together until April 1. of all sizes, ages and nationality, and with Catcher Harry C. Wilson, last season with for the sake of a few thousand dollars, that if varying degrees of ability. Richmond and Portsmouth, is open for engage the Reds are given Decoration day th :re that a Tlie veteran George Wood will umpire in ment. Address 42Ii Ijiiurens St.. Baltimore. Md. Iiift will be made. the Southeastern League, if that: organization Vice President Dehler, who is the chief fi Shortstop Contremarch and catcher Miller, lato TO STAND PAT. weathers its troubles and starts the campaign. nancial power in the Louisville Club, has tired of Montreal Club, want engagements. Addresa Manger Ewing has (decided that unless some The Actors© Society has undertaken to fight of the Clarke-McCreery bluffs, and determined Lebanon, N. H. good trade can be consummated (and there is the Sunday performances in Cincinnati, Chicago, that the players must sign at the club©s terms F. E. Payne, outfielder and catcher, and hard none in sight) the Cincinnati team will line St. Louis, Kansas City and other Western cities. by March 1 or remain idle. hitter, wants an engagement. Address 40 Temple up with the same outfield as last year, infield Pitcher Cogan. late of Paterson, has signed O. P. Caylor serves notice that the neces street, Hartford, Conn. Just the 8nnu>, too. with the exception of Cor.©o- with Baltimore. Cogan is the third pitcher and sary unanimous .consent to the transfer of any Outfielder Billy Mot.z says he has not signed ran in Smith©s place, and the best five pitchers the fourth player that Manager Hanlon has got League franchise to Indianapolis (thus giving Mr. with the Hamilton Club, but is still opeu tor 111 tlie League vDwjer, Breituisteiu, Ehret, ten from the Atlantic League withlii a year. The Brush, two votes in the League instead, of cue) engagement. 6

. the Atlanta Club after the meeting to-day, and signed them, and then wrote to Fort Wayne, far j work will at once be begun and the grounds ST. LOUIS SITTINGS. a little slice <>r advance nVrtiey 1o tide wer tho j put in shape without, further de.©ay. Piedmont winter. And this is ©(he blow that almost- killed 1©ark is well located for the purpose, being Von Der Abe©s Only Chance to Father Mcyers, .,f Foi©t Wayne. He failed to situated in "liic most fashionable part of town, come up \vUh ti-.i© needful and has wril©te-n A\ig!s> within easy access of the better class of At Strengthen is by Trading Murder that he will mtniMse the club himself, sn nwv Au lanta©s popu©ucp. The Consolidated run a fast1 of a Ball Player of Note General gie and hii- players me out of ;i job. Meyers© schedule riir.ii to the gates and have unlimited treatment of We©ybtiig is rwisiderod very shabby, facilities for carrying the crowds in short order News. and it: may be that he will be prosecuted before The bicycle enthusiasts have a splendid road Si, Louis, Feb. .16. Editor "Sporting the Board of Arbitration. through Pi©aehline street and can get to the Life:" --President Von der Ahe has about gates of the park iu less than ten mimics from given, up oil hope of being able to make DAYTON©S DANDIES. the business centre. a deal with the Cleveland and Cincinnati Several paragraphs have appeared lately in the Cltibs for the "transfer" of several of The Team So Far Arranged by Man sporting, columns of different papers to the their extra players to this city. He effect that has now turned his attention tow-anl the ager Torreyson. i THE BALTIMORES Eastern clubs, and at the coming meeting of the Dayton, O., Feb. 14.- Editor "Sporting Life:!© | would not appear in Atlanta this season, Ned League magnates in Baltimore he will endeavor lip to date Manager Torreyson has signed the Hanlon having been unable to come to an to make a trade of some kind for a second base- following men, whom lie thinks are fast in understanding with the local club as to dates man and a shortstop. their positions: Klme.r Flick, last season with and terms. This is incorrect, as the Orioles AVAILABLE MATERIAL,. Youngsfown, to play in the tield. He is a good \vili positively appear here for two games on the Bierbauer is for sale by the Pittsburgh-, and rieldsr and an excellent batsman, being second 30th and ?,3st of March. President Moyers, of Brooklyn offers Tom Dalv, with. Tommy Mc in tiie Interstate League batting average. "Chic" rhe Atlanta Club, showed me yesterday two Carthy thrown in. for McFarland. Philadelphia Cargo, who was with Washington, Pa., last telegrams from Manlon reading as follows : lias a host of extra infit©lders. and Manager Dowel season, will hold the third bag down. He is © President W. T. Movers. Atlanta Base Ball lias written Mr. Von der Ahe tolling him to se an excellent fielder and his average with the Club, Atlanta, Ga. Will you allow ns 55 per cure Hulen if possible. Stallings, the Phillies© willow is .;>r>9. Aurmor will lie played iu centre cent, of gate receipts. If not. wire best terms. new manager, is not in favor of-playing lluleu, tield. He is a good fielder and batsman, and i» BASE BALL AFFAIRS IN RATHER "EDWARD HANLON." as he is a left-handed player, aud imagines that one of the. owners of the club. Keimer will be To which he replied: it interferes with his fielding. Hulen made a in right field, he being .signed. Thayer M. Tor- MIXED CONDITION, "Edward Hanlon, Baltimore B. B. Club, Bal good impression iu St. Louis last year, and he. reysou, brother of Manager Tprreyson, will hold timore, Md. Our best terms are r>0 per cent, of would be a desirable addition to the local team. down first base, and captain the team. His gross gate receipts. Can boob you for March 30 With" him at short and Bierbauer on. second, the. record is a good one, his batting and fielding aud 31. W. F. MOYERS." Browns would be greatly strengthened. being very good. Dan .Shay, an amateur, who T©ae Mew Southeastern League Deposes To which he received a telegram in answer, Mr. Von der Ahe will not consider the Brook was on trial with Oil City nnd Butler/ Pa.,; will accepting the terms and agreeing to the two lyn deal tor a moment. as he is bitterly opposed be given a trial in the infield. datej; offered. So the Atlanta fans can feel to parting wit.h McFarland. If money is offered Manager Torreyson secured a prize when he President Bosche and Now Doesn©t easy on- the score r.ot seeing the three times for the catcher, .however, he may show his sigued Scott Hardesty and .Dick iWeand, "both winners here again with all their wealth of weakness and accept it,. With two new inlielders l>eing cracker-jack .players.. Harrlesry will be base ball finesse which t;as made them famous. ,aiid a little strengthening--in-the pitching depart- played at, second base, as he is considered one of Know "Wfcere It Is At," But Pro THE ATLANTA DIRECTORY ©UMMH the Browns may manage to keep out -of. the coming second biisemen in the country. Hi» will never be. troubled with lawsuits; that©s last hole this year. Otherwise they are doomed average is .3©dO with the stick. Weand, of Potts- poses to Learn Soon, certain, for there are no less than six members, to that position, sure. town, is a catcher, and it is claimed that he of the bar among the directors of the Atlanta A BALL PLAYKR KILLED. is far above auy in his position. He.^waa farmed Club, and some : of them comprise the best Florence P. -Sullivan, the Kast St. Louis "ball by the Philadelphia CJub to the Athletics, and talent Mn the States. There©s Judge J. G. player, died Monday from pistol wounds inflicted mude an excellent showing while with tha © Atlanta. Ga.. Feb. 15. Editor "Sporting on©Sunday by James Buright, a luiiliff of the Pennsylvania and Atlantic league last season. Life:" The meeting of the Southeastern Blooilwortb, President W. T. Moyers, Ben J. Conyers, Edward P. Wood, Hugh M. Dorsey aud East St. Louis city court. The shooting was "Doc" Greenwald. last year with the Defiance l.eaguo yesterday was productive of sev the result of a row over politics. The coroner©s Club, has been signed as a catcher. He is a eral most important results of vital interest Eugene R. Black. The balance of the Atlanta Club©s directors are William H. Barnes. Albert jury held Emight without, bail. Sullivan was good man, and is believed to be ti comer. to the future of that organization. The fol E. Cox. Dick Murphy, Harry -I,. Schlessinger, B4 years of age. In 18S9 he organized the Na Manager Torreyson is after "Hernphill," of lowing cities .were represented: Charles Harry C. Underwood and ,T. Victor Hollingsworth. tionals of East St. Louis. Hia associates were Sagiuaw, Midi. He is a very fast man in the ton. Sol. T. Bowman: Columbus, Kobert William H. Barnes is secretary of the club, and the Millard Brothers, C©olgan aud other amateur field and we hope that he will succeed in se Smith; Atlanta, Col. W. T. Moyers: Savan Judge Bloodworth vice president. cracks. In 181K) Colgan played professionally at curing him. nah, proxy; Maeou and Augusta were not Spokane, Washington aud Frank Millard made No pitchers have been secured as yet, but our represented. LINE HITS. his debut with a Texas League team. He con bustling manager is ou the lookout for good Manager Sheridan lias four outflelders signed, tracted a fever while there which resulted in ones, and hopes to sign them in a few days. 1©resident Bosche tendered his resignation. one of whom will be dropped before the season which was accepted and Colonel Moyers. iu his death in the I/>ne Star State. In 1SOO Suili- Roiich, last season with Houston, Tes., and opens, but all of them ©will be given a trial. ©van joined a local newspaper team,, remaining Hadkinson, of the Atlantic League, are likely a neat speech moved that the League tender There©s Manager Sheridan. Hughes. Fuller and witW it for several years, making a fine record to be signed as pitchers. V Mr. Bosche a vote of thanks for his valuable Gforerer, all of them fast and good timber. as a. catcher. He developed Ed. Millard, the I should like to see Frank Burdett, a Dayton services in organizing the League, which was Besides this Fuller can be put in the infield in crack left-handed pitcher of Kasf St. Louis. amateur, given a trial. He is a very promising. unanimously adopted. Mr. Bosche was asked to a pinch, and assistant catcher Abbey put in Sullivan was always a great favorite with the pitcher, has good control, and with proper eara preside throughout the meeting, which he did. the outfield; so there©s no danger of a hole in players .and patrons of the game on account of I think would make a good player. MEYERS. A SURPRISE the combination. his good nature and pleasant, ways. He was was sprung upon the assemblage when Mr. Harry St. Clair and G. V. Overmeyer are the with the Springfield and Pittsburg clubs, and ZANESVlLdLE Moyers in a vigorous speech denounced the latest dignitaries of the diamond appointed by retired from the game on account of an injury action of Maeou and Augusta in not having President Bosche. Overmeyer umpired in the to his throwing ami. proper representatives present, and informed the Michigan League last year, and St. Clair in the List of Players Gathered in by Man members that us far as he was concerned he Texas League, and both are very highly spoken ager Enoch Sommers. did not care a continental cuss 1C they never of as men of repute and proficiency. TORONTO TOPICS. showed up, as their absence would not affect The United States troop at Fort McPherson Zanesville, O.. Editor "Sporting Life:" Zanes- the Southeastern League in the slightest de barracks have organized their base ball team Arthur Irwin©s Methods Pleasing to ville was importuned to join the Interstate gree. for the coming season and el3cted Lieutenant the Local Public. League, but. it was thought best to stick to the He then introduced Mr. .T. K. New-man, a Martin manager and Private Runkir. captain. newly-formed Ohio and West Virginia League, banker of New Orleans, who had the written Uncle Sam©s boys know a few things about his Toronto, Can., Feb. 15. Editor "Sporting whose organization has been recently perfected. authority of both Mobile and New Orleans to Life:" Now that all is settled regarding our The schedule arrangement of the latter, by game and have played many an interesting match franchise the fans are anxiously watching for Which each of the four clubs play three games represent them at the meeting. Mr. Newinan in past, seasons. the outcome of Manager Irwin©s pilgrimage, and a week at home, seems to meet with general ap told the members that New Orleans and Mo A Louisville di-annner who has seen IlocU scrutinize the local papers daily with a solici probation. In the smaller cities an eight club bile were both anxious to join the©Southeastern., work at third tells me he is a wonder, and as tous look, to ascertain the latest report from circuit hag always proved too much of a gobd nnd that he was in a position to offer special fast as we©ve ever seen. Hope so. headquarters involving any new deals, signing thing; the long series at home was more than inducements to the members if New Orleans AL. WEINFELD. of crackajacks and phenomenons. So far every the people wanted, and during the club©s ab: and Mobile were admitted to membership. This thing accomplished by our new manager pleases sence the patrons seemed to lose interest. . brought on a QUINCY QUAVERS. the most fastidious, and well it might, for the A good deal of talk has been going the rounds SPIRITED DISCUSSION. present make-up of the team appears on paper relative to the local management having engaged fimongst the members present, some of them Latest Moves of the Club and of a strong aggregation. two managers, but it seems very well assured © heing in favor of granting New Orleans and THE NEW MEN. now that Mr. Enoch Sommers will have charge Mobile franchises in the .Southeastern and oth Local Players. The latest acquisitions to oiir list are pitchers of the team, and his long experience and knowl ers holding out for their intended associates, Quincy. 111., Feb. 14. Editor "Sporting Life:" Dauneuliower and Deviue and inflelder Taylor. It edge of players should make him a very good Ma con and Augusta. It seems that B. W. February ! was the date given for the time is also reported that pitcher Carney Flynn has man. The team that will report about April Sperry, proprietor of Hotel Lanier. of Macon. to put up the .$500 forfeit, and all the clubs been secured from Washington. 20 is completed, with the exception of the was present at the meeting, as was also Henry with two exceptions have posted the forfeit. Pitcher Dannenhower has the remarkable rec pitching department, and it might be to the ad Conkling. of Augusta, but neither of these Qnincy has already selected a uniform for next ord of 222 strike-outs in 21 games last season in vantage of good men to write the manager. gentlemen were vested with authority to act. season. It will that of brown and gray. Pennsylvania. He should prove a valuable man The personnel of the team is as follows: Gans In any matters pertaining to the League, aud Manager Trattley has received McGreevey©s for our club. and Leigh! on. e. ; Beadle and Leeson, p.; Wag hence their credentials were not considered release from Columbus, ou receipt of the SloO, Inflelder Taylor played last season with the ner. lb.: Brandenburg. 2b. : Croak, Sb. ; King, at all. and their cities were not looked upon which was sent to him last week, and now Milwaukee team of the Western League. His s. s. ; Griffin. If.: Miller, cf . ; Loche. rf., and as being properly represented. In view of the fans are satisfied. Marciuu has signed a batting average. .295 and fielding of .90;;, prove Kling as utility man. Carl MeVey. of Sharsig©s these circumstances, however, it was decided Quincy contract. He played in St. Joe in ©95, him capable of doinjj good work. Philadelphia team, has wintered here, and is iu after considering the matter pro and con that and was with the Cedar Rapids Club last sea Nothing definite is©known of Devine. except excellent condition. the two derelicts. Macon and Augusta, be given son. Marcum is a strong favorite in Quincy. ing that he is a pitcher aud that Manager Invin until next Saturday, the 20th. to show whether He is a good hitter and a fast baseinan. He discovered him in Pennsylvania. FISHER RUSIE or not they wished to show substantially that will occupy the first bag. Inflelder McGann. who played part of last they were desirous of l>eing members of the Leo Mesmer. whom Traffiey signed for short season with Boston, and outfielder White, of Southeastern League, and a meeting was called stop, has asked for his release, which has been last season©s Milwaukee team. McGann will be Will Go to French Lick Springs to for that date at Charleston. If Macon and given him. It seems he had accepted terms a strong acquisition to Manager Irwin©s list, Get Into Condition. Augusta do not then show their hands New with Houston, of the Texas League1, before and will complete our infield. White had a bat Anderson, lud.. Feb. 15. Ohauncey Fisher and Orleans and Mobile will be ad-mitted to mem signing with Quincy, and rather than cause ting average of .328 and fielding of .037. He Amos Kusie will go to French Lick Springs with bership. him any trouble he was given his release. also stole H8 bases- last: season. The Milwaukee in the next three weeks and begin a series of A NEW PRESIDENT. Burns. Lutenbnrg and McGreevey are taking patrons of the game are not pleased at. the trans spring trainings. Rusie feels, confident that, his At this meeting also a new president will advantage of the nice weather and are taking ference of White and Taylor, both of whom case will be settled before the season opens, and be elected, and all indications point to the a great deal of out-door exercise. They arc were .favorites in the Cream City. Fisher will, he says, make the effort of his unanimous election of Judge J. O. Hood worth, in good condition, aud great work is expected Manager Irwin has signed pitcher MePiU©tland life. He will join the Brooklyn* as soon as they of Atlanta, to that important position. Several from them the coming season. Jim Bums, to his staff. "Mac" pitched some good ball for demand it. but prefers to put in the time under pcedules are in process of construction, and at St. Paul©s star outfielder, has developed into our team last season. Rusie. Already he is anticipating his first up-© this meeting one. of them will be officially ac quite a hand-ball player. He is called the EXHIBITION GAMES. peiiraiice against the CincinnaUs. He says h-;>; cepted. Whether it will consist of a circuit "prof" by the amateurs whom he is teaching The team will report in Patcrson, N. ,T.. on does not, hold uny bad feelings., but will do |,is composed of Macon and Augusta, or New Or April 8. and two days later will play their level best to get every game he pitches- against leans and Mobile, remains to be seen. At any the game at Tom Baldwin©s court, r.urns is also quite a bowler. His arm., which has ©-iiuseii first game with the Atlantic- League team of them. ______rcte. the Southeastern is in it for keeps." and him so much trouble the past few seasons. 1ms uiut city. .They are then scheduled to jump to a little thing such as the non-appearance of developed into its old form, and is now UK Washington, where they will endeavor to cap two of its members at so important an ocean- strong as a bar of steel. He is now able to ture games on April 12. !."> and ]4. after which ion is not snfiicient to queer the combination. throw the ball from deep centre to home plate they journey to Philadelphia, Baltimore, l^an- PHliSIDKNT MOYKRS without a struggle. BLACK DISPATCH caster, Heading and Newark. was seen this morning, and is feeling very PICK-UPS. easy in his mind as to the future of the South The signing of McAuley will assure us of hav eastern. "I told them very plainly," said he. ing perhaps the best, backstop in the Eastern "that I did not care a fig whether Macon or I.en.a©iio. Besides beiug a first-class ball player Augusta ever did show up. Any organiza Mi. McAuley is a gentleman, which will make tion which is so dead to its sense of duty to his services all the more appreciated here. its fellow-associ.©iies as not to have proper Flynn and McAuley should prove a valuable representatives at .©i meeting of such vital im- battery in the Eastern League. jwrtance as that at Macon yesterday is not Manager Irwin was fortunate in .obtaining worthy the coa.siderat.ion which the members catcher "Billy©© Baker, as several other mana deemed it neeesarry hi give them. Atlanta For Spring. It is a trying season. If it gers were after his services. advanced Macon©s protection money, and paid It is said that ",Ios" Lyudon will accept the her assessment, dues to the Association, and finds your blood impure, impoverished, management of the St. Thorna*. Can.. Club. noted in thorough good faith, never for a mo weak and thin, you will be tired, dull, Brown©s Hotel ;ne conteinpl.-iUng having a GRADUATED ment doubting that at the proper time she team in the City i.e;;c:ue tuis s^ison. would show up in the proper manner and spirit. languid and an easy victim of disease. Nothing definite has been done regarding the GYMNASTIC CLUB AND We based onr opinion upon Macon©s previous Take a course of Hood©s Sarsaparilla now. formation of the Canadian League, inn a ©meet record in base ball, as she has never yet failed STRENGTH TESTER. It will make your nerves strong, your ing will be held shortly, when it is hoped every us. and is a game little town. but. we are in thing will be satisfactorily settled. But One Club Required. Your arm can base ball on strictly business lines, and will appetite good. It will build you up won It, looks as if Mi©. Ward ii.-is Ix-en dropped from not, brook any foolishness at. this stage of the our list. Well, there jjve worse players in the be enlarged out* inch aim wrist strengthened fif^y panic. I was thoroughly cognizant of the fact. derfully, and prevent sickness and that business than "Piggy." notwithstanding the re per cent in one month. Indorsed by athletes that. New Orleans and Mobile were very anxious marks, of Syracuse papers. JOE MANLKY. and every one who has used it. to join hands with us, and knew it two weeks tired feeling, Remember Watb this club the arms and chest can be de ."..so. so the action of these two cities did not, AVEYHING©S WAIL. veloped iu less than one-half the time required worry me in the least. - It was simply an by chest weights, dumb hells, or any other ap act of courtesy to them that the Southeastern paratus known. granted them until next Saturday to come to Pitcher "Angcie" Claims That Meyer, Indorsed by athletes and every one who has© lime, and unless they show up most substan of Fort Wayne, Threw Him. used it. Now in use at the Harvard Gymu. ancl tially at Charleston on that, day you can tell From Louisville "Post." the Boston Athletic Club and numerous other the readers of ©Sporting Lite© that Mobile jind Manager Angle Weyhing. of the Fort "vV.-iyne Gym©s. New Orleans will be members of the Southeast Interstate League team, is in a peek of trouble. I have used your club for two weeks and. find ern of ©97, He. has been flim-ltimmed iu apple-pie order, ami it is the. best thing to strengthen the fingers^ THE GROUNDS QUESTION lie and his boys are now out .in the cold, cold here has narrowed down to the proposition made world, and Augie is no longer a manager. It wrist and arm I have ever seen. Yours truly. the Atlanta directory by the Atlanta Amusement seems that some months ago William Myers, HUGH DUFFY, Capt. Boston B: B. O. Company for the erection by the latter of a Is the best In fact the One True Blood Purifier. president, of the Fort Wayue Club, came to Send stamp tor descriptive pamphlet and prica substantial and commodious stand nnd bleachers I/)uisville and engaged Weyhing as manager, and list to at, Piedmont Park .and the frying out of the aro tlie onlv Pills to take gave him authority 1o select, a winning club. grounds. This will prybalijjr i>a accepted by With Hood©s Sa Augie picked out a lot of. lively juungsters, Feb. 20. SPORTING LIFE.

which paralyzed the "Post" at 8 o©clock yes terday morning. ©JTiey received a. bath from a liberal supply of water, but are still intelligible to others besides their compiler, timber rusbed into the dangerous building to save his work Spalding©s of years. George England, the local one-armed pitcher. was referee of a glove con last in Ohio tbe other night. The battle was sanctioned by the city authorities, but the crimty officials ttwugiit they would get even and raided the place. England was not molested. The principals all escaped, one man leaping out of a window, glass and all. BASE Mansfield, Ohio, was chosen in preference to Sharoii for the Interstate league, because it is the larger town. "The people at. Sharon are game enough, and would have raised the money without any trouble," commented President Power, "but then we want a large town, where visiting clubs are reasonably sure of getting out some cash." Secretary Balliett last week arose and correct MOTHER LULL IN THE SMOKY CITY ed some slanders about Limestoneville, Pa., bis home, which is not so far from Harrisburg, Pa. CLUB©S^AFFAIRS. "People lock their doors there," said he. "It©s no Jim-crow town. We have a population of over 10,000. The place is full of manufactures. There are many big mills there. I have kept quiet on -the slanders heaped on the place long In Amusing View of the McCreary Case enough; but we have just secured a new lockup and are in it." SPALDING©S Base Ball Manager Donoyan©s New Role Frank Torreyson, the well-known veteran manager, was on the sick list for four days lust week. He wns able to be out on Saturday. At Shoe No. OO and a New Phase ol the Nicol Case one time his friends were alarmed at his condi tion. is an idealshoe, made Heine Youngrnan was at the cycle race. He General News and Gossip, said that he had not been over to Dayton to see of specially selected kan the grounds. He had put money into the venture- at the instance of Torreyson and Clark Armor, garoo leather and per "Pitisburgr, Feb. 15. Editor "Sporting and he felt sure that, it was a real good thing. Life:" Numerous railroad passenger agents Frank Killen wore ruddy, full cheeks when he buzzing Manager Donovan for his spring came tack from Cumberland, Md. He was enthu fect in every detail. The trip patronage was about the only sign of siastic in his praise of the valley town, for in base ball news here the past week. A letter two weeks he put on over 12 pounds of meat. plates are made spec was received from Ely. Which tickled the "I seldom gain flesh." said Frank "when I stay gang, but" outside of this they had to con at home. While I was there I took frequent ially for this shoe, and are tent themselves watching the cycle race. spins on the Potomac River. The ice was like of the fin Donovan put in the week as official glass for miles, and a man could get up all the speed possible." starter of Tim Hurst and Jim Kennedy©s George Smith is in town visiting folks. "Ixx>k est forged cycle race. There was always a big crowd out for us this year, Pat," is what he yelled at of the boys at the start to see Donovan. steel, firm Pat fire the revolver. This act was lYesident Kerr was at Cambridgeboro for three the treat of the show. Pat wasn©t days last week. CIRCLE. * ly riveted act adept, in revolver handling and when $7.50 lie fired the first shot 1lio musicians in the gal to the heel lery, fully SO feet out of the line of fire, hid un WATIUNSMVONDERS. PER PAIR der tho benches. They did not. care about going and sole. up against, a long chance, even if the revolver The Hoosier Manager Praises Pitcher held blanks. As the weeU rolled on Donovan Cross and Catcher Kahoe. became an experienced shot, and the boys voted Indianapolis, Feb. 15. Editor "Sporting Life:" that he could shoot the gun in the air without I dropped into headquarters this morning. In gPALDING©S Sprinting Shoe is becoming the popular shoe taking aim. The race was the meeting place reply to niy question, as to the Stewart.-Jounsoii for nearly every player about town. They were deal Manager Watkins said: "We have a deal with ball players who desire to excel as base runners. kindly taken care of by the promoters of the pending with I-ouisville, but it©s no certainty show. The week netted the show conductors over that it will be consummated." Stewurt was by S500 but they ran a. big risk. far the best second baseuum in the Western It is of the same quality as No. oo, but built on the "LET©S TALK LOUD." League last season, and stood fourth in. team bat The JloCreary case was stiitu quo last week. ting. The papers in all the cities visited last famous running shoe last- -the same shoes that are used The voting outtielder came here from Beaver on season praised Stewart©s great playing time and Tuesday. He wr.s mi ch amused over the stories time agaiu. in the Louisville papers about his action. PITCHER CROSS. by Champion Wefers and Kilpatrick. Any ball players "Well," said Tom. "I believe I am worth the When it was suggested that George Cross be salary I Iiavg been asking for, and will not exchanged for some crack in-tielder 5lr. \Va.U;ins with Spalding©s Special Sprinting Shoes on his feet sign until I secure it." replied: "Such a deal would be considered, but The undersigned met McCreary and Donovan we are not going to dispose of Cross for a can rest assured he will excel chatting about the show on Fifth avenue at 2 song. He©s too good a pitcher for that and uses 1©. M. Tuesday. "Look out," was the cry, "the I better judgment than any man we have. George Louisville Club luis camera detectives after | was not in condition the tirst of last season. at base running. They only you." "That©s right," said Mac. "Let us talk I When he was in good shape the team was No. 30-S. loud. Pat," and th»n he Inixwd away loud wippled and not batting. Just look over the weigh 18 ounces per pair and enough to be heard half way down to the hall list and see the close games Cross lost simply $10.00 park. McCreary and all hands laugh over the because the team behind him could not Utt in Louisville threats, but President Kerr isn©t a rnn or two. George was our mainstay in ©!>5, PER PAIR are made with the greatest of pleased, because I©ulliaui wrote him a personal and his excellent work had much to do with the letter and gave away the contents two days pennant coming here." care. When ordering, order our before it reached him. KAHOE PRAISED. SMITH©S PRIZE TERRIER. Speaking of catchers, I remarked it would be Elmer Smith was one of the Interested spec many days before we would see Eddie McKar- No. 3O-S. Price of these shoes, tators at tbe bike race. He was satisfied early land©s equal. He said. "We believe we have Jn the week to be there once a day. but he fi his equal iu catching and his superior in batting $10.00 a pair. nally became a fan and was tbere morning, in young Kahoe. He and Wood will do tho back noon and night. On Friday and Saturday be stop work. I know nothing whatever of Boyle went up into the scorers© coop, and kept Swartz coming here from Pitt.sburg, as has been going company. Smith cracked one clever joke while the rounds of the papers." OTHER SHOES: lie watched the gang nice around the circle. Manager Watkius says if reports are true "That reminds me," said he. "of the way the young Jackeon, the outlielder recently signed, is pang-spun over the bases the last day I Uiought a wonder, both as a batter and fielder. No. 33, CLUB SPECIAL, $5.00 A PAIR. 1 was a pitcher." THE HOOSIEH©S RIVALS. Smith is much interested in the coming dog Speaking of tbe strength of other Western No. 35, $3.00 A PAIR. how. which will be held in the same building League teams Watkins said: "All the teaiiia. have shortiv. "I have a fox terrier I would like to been strengthened. Kansas City, St. Paul, Mil enter,©© si id Siuittie. "I©ll bet that if tb

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MACK©S MUN. Players Who Will Wear Milwaukee©s Uniform Next Y«ar. Milwaukee. Feb. 14. Editor "Sporting Life:" Manager Connie Mack arrived In Milwaukee TWO RECALCITRANT PLAYERS TO early on the morning of February 4. looking well and uuturally happy at having at lust BE DISCIPLINED. reached the city which for the next year nt least and many more, we hope, will be. his residence, home und sphere of activity, that his arrival was anxiously awaited, and that, Club Patience With Clark and Me- he was heartily welcomed by all, «oes without saying. THE TEAM. Creary at an End Tba Team to Asked as to the probable line-up of Mil are made for service waukee©s club Mack gave out th« following information: The pitchers will be Itettger, Train at florae TWs Spring The Barnes. Jones, Taylor and PvewkirU: catchers, and excel in style Speer. Mack; first base. Stafford: second base, Delehauty: tliird base, Myers; short liel©l, Hnu- and finish Latest Club Moves, Etc, uivan or Wt©t.tPrer; left, field. Weaves; centre field. Xico©l; right field. Caldron, Mcliale or Louisville. KT.. Feb. 1.5. Editor "Sport- Lipperr: utility man, one of the three latter. Tliis is the team at this writing destined to Ing Lire:" The outliokl I he coming season wear "Milwaukee" across their shirt fronts the will be Holmes, rigtit fit-Id; Dexter, centre coming season. No More men will be signed, field, and Picket-Jug left field. That has unless possibly another first-class pitcher can We have the most complete Athletic Shoe been agreed upon since Chirk and Mc- t>e obtained, although not definitely decided Creery bave refused to sign their contracts, upon. Our own "Buck" We©avcr will iu all and it can be safely put down that ttiese probability captain the team, excepting at such Factory in this country, and can make three players are likely to fill those posi times when Mack himself will be iu the game. tions. If Clark and McCreery do finally Mack has unbounded confidence in the play to order at stock prices anything you come to terms they will only get buck ing ability of the new men signed by him, and. their regular positions in ease the three of eorirse,©those reserved from last season©s team Hunt now sigued do not fill the bill, but there are all right. want in this line. is every confidence felt in their ubility to THE NICOL CASB. make e; Day encouragingly of the profits that he made out of ton. O., 10, and from there the club comes direct bis rice business, and intimated that he wiis home for a gume on April 11, which is Sunday. entirely independent, and unless He could get The club to play here ou that date has not yet the amount he wanted he would not sign. Mr. bewo decided upon, but Made hopes to make ar Pulliam says tha.t Clark bas never sent him rangements with the Clevelaiids for that date. any definite letter about his intentions for the Games will be arranged for for every day from coining season, and his cotnaaunication to Uoug- that on until the opening of the swvson on April lass is the first intimation he has bad of what 22. Mack would liko to hear from all Western IS STANDARD FOR QUALITY. his intentions really are. As hits been said lw- Association or other clubs coming this way for fore it Is lielieved that Clark will piny in IxRiis- games frotn April 11 to 21 inclusive. Address ville the coming season and not at an advance in Connie Mack, care of Republican House, Mil alary either. waukee, Wis. WOULD TAKE IT NOW. HERE AND THERE. The actions of Clark at present recall to mind Wally Taylor, infielder. and Johnnie White, the fact that, iast year President Fteedmtui. of ontflelder. have lieeu sold to Irwin©s Toronto the New Vork Club, made Louisville ;in offer Club. In Taylor and White Irwiu secures two OVERMAN© of $10,000 for U.ese players, which now looks first-class men, and their friends here wish them like if it was unwise in not accepting, but it every success. Is sriff to say tha.t if an offer for one-half this Fred CoehRine. pitcher, of this city, has signed amount were nude to-day it would be taken with the I>es Moines. la.. Club. up so quickly that Mr. FYeedumn could hardly Letters received by Manager Mack from pitch Offices and Factory: Chicopee Falls, Mass. get the words out of his mouth. Mr. Ptilliam ers Uarnes and Jones, state that both men arc says that President Freedmari was anxious to in the pink of condition.. secure Clark at that price. Ha lirst made an Mack tried to sign Willie Mains from© the New offer of $750O by mad!, following it. up by coming England league, but Mains refused to play with paw VO*?K, BOSTON, DHTROIT. OHNVBR, to Louisville himself in an effort to secure Clark. any Western club, being afraid of malarial Before President Stuoky resigned his office he fever, to which he claims to be subject when PO^TUAfiD. O5?E. told me that he liad slated to Clark at the ever playing in the West. Chicago meeting that if he (dark) could find The minor of the signing by the local club of anybody ^"ho would give $4000 for his release MeGann ajJd Bowerman. was another one of that he would give him $5OO of the amount, but those nrmors which at times appear. The same It docs not look as if Glark is wanted badly was told me as a settled fact, but it was too O enough by ar.y of the otiier League clubs to late for me to verify the s:unc. from hendqiiar- cause them to©mstke more than an ordinary offer ters. so you will have to t©orjrivp me ror this claim to havi- the "freshest" man in b«s« UaJl. for him. once. H. u. CXHIN. HAPPY JHARTFORD. Now, if he could only corral Set.lcy. who as SPRING PRACTICE. sayed to pitch for Newark la«t season, be would Tt has been deJinitely decided that, the boys Manager Burns Now Has His Team COLUMBUS CHATTER. have a pa.ir of worthies that would win evpry will not go So«th this year for their exhi Made up Gossip About Well- game with (heir extremely well developed c.on- bition games or to train. Louisville is con vei-sational powers, wliich would entirely «>v«ra.w« sidered sufficiently far South, anyhow. During Tom Ijoftus© Latest. Move to Knowu Players, Etc. Mr. Bud UUl.v. sliould that jjeuUeiuaij be av the last week President Pulliani made arrange Sirenjjthen His Team. Hartford. Conn., Feb. 10. Editor ".Sporting pointed on the stalT ossiblo for him to make some of the trips he hud he may take his turn behind the hat with (lie man of good habits, with many friends and e.r* the club has ever done. It not only saves the reorganized Brooklyns. In addition to the old long \vill be doing regular duty on the forc.i» expenses of a Southern trip, but it is belie-vexl planned this month in an effort, to close up with guard of last season Manager Bums bas se ft will do more towards having the team in some of tlie men under reservation as well as cured so-me excellent material, who will aOd with that other old base ball wju-rior, Ed Beeehcr. shape to start the season than any other ar to negotiate personally for the release of some great strength to the team YOUNG M©IN"1*VUK. rangement that could be made. Their former desirable talent. THE XK©W MEN That Wiis a very good portrait of Mc.Iut.vr* spring Southern trips have always done them The chances for getting Boyle seem to increase signed are catcher Hoach. of the Bangor team in last week©s "Sporting Life." I saw tluit young more harm than good. with each day. and Geor.se Miller, of (.he Louis- of ©96; pitcher Henri Ga&Uield, who even-body man play several games last season, and it villes, is almost sure to be signed within a few interested in base ball knows: infielder Dohertv, never occurred to me that he showed anything THE DOINGS OF THE CLUB. days, so the team will not be without catchers. near National League speed, and I venture to President Pulliam s-ays that the sensation he of the Augusta. Me., team, and Tim Sheehan. O©Meara is on the Columbus claim list, and who is ;i Hartford boy, and best known as a guess that he will never break into a regular promised, a week ago has not. yet developed, position on Buck Ewing©s Cincinnati Buives. any but that there is not likely to be anything new if ho plays in the Western League he will be member of Chris Von der Abe©s St.. Louis obliged to join the local team. At present© he is Browns of last year. Sheehan should be a star more than Denny Houle will replace any oX the in base hall affairs until the Baltimore meet holding out for more money than has been of present trio of outfielders on tl)c New York team. ing:, at which time it, is likely that an. impor in the Atlantic League. :md it lays with himself fered him. whether he will be or not, AS TO VIOKBIIY. tant trade will l>e consummated, but be will Vickery is the best bowler in tlie city, and any not give any inkling of what it is likely to be. Tom Ixtftus has had one care lifted from his THIO FULL TEAM. mind this* week. Several weeks ago he came to Manager Burns now lias Hi men on his roster of the patrons of Manager Bums© tenvpin cmrjio- although it is generally guessed that an ar- terms with George Tebeau to captain his Co rium who Question the prowess of the big tviupt" will be inadei to secure a new second ns follows: Pitchers Viekery, Bowen. Fry and lumbus team neit season. Two of the League Gastn©eld; catchers Koach. Bottontvs © and twirier will rind that they are not one. two. b.-iseman. President Pulliam is busily engaged clubs, however, withheld their consent, and ©steen when the result of the game is chalked up getting up score cards for fche coming year. Lowv: Inflelders--Thornton, Mack. Bovlc. Mc Loft us commenced to fear that Tebetiu would Donald and Doherty; outflelders Burns," Cavelle. on the bl;ickbf>ard. Vick, by the way, has a The club will play exhibition games "with De coxy little home in East Hartford, a suburb of troit April 3. 4 and 5. and with Milwaukee go the way of Eddie Boyle, who was claimed Pet tit :!iid Sheehan, and another man who was by Cincinnati after he bad been purchased from a star in the Atlantic League last season is be- this city, and was never in hetter condition 6. 7 and 8 St. Paul 0. 10 and 11. and a few 1©itteburg. Ycstordiiy. however, the Cincinnati ins negotiated vij.li. and has practically ac than he is at present, having taken excellent games after that with the Zanesville. O.. team. and Cleveland clubs waived claims to Tebeau. cepted terms. All these men will certainly not care of himself during the winter. All the players have now sent in their con it is a I©tn-t. alt-hough comparatively uuUnown. be carried oih the pay roll, and it will be inter NEWS NOTES. tracts, with the exception of dark and Mc- that Brush atteinplcd to get the Columbus fran esting io watch and see who will earn the resrn- Fred N©ewschnffer "dishes up" a very interest Creery. Pitcher McGee©s the last one. aside chise last winter, through other people of course. lar places on the team. One thing i.s certain. ing column of base ball in the Sunday from "tie two mentioned, having been received and yet the cry was made by him that this Manager Burns has an aggregation to select "i.}lolie" every week, and lias done much to boom to-day. town should be barred from the League on ac bis team from which should come mighty near the game here during the zero weather, DUSTER OUT AG .UN. count of poor attendance. lauding the pennant. Bob Pet tit was one of the prominent sporla Charles Dexter, of the Louisville Club, who Osenr Strait, the young left-handed pitcher who THB PLAYERS at a_ boxing tournament in Merideu the other wns operated upon at ICvansiville a couple of interested Buck Kwiiix, of the Oinciariiitis last are expected to report the tirst week in April, evening. weeks ago. is out again, and his physicians fall, has signed with Columbus. as the exhibition season opens on April :lo with Manager Burns and Colonel Woods will repre say he will -bo. ready to begin training within President Johnson©s last bnllvtin announces as the Pawtuckets, of the New Kusrland 17;.-!i:ut©. sent the Hartford Club at the schedule meeting a "week if called upon. He. is a little light, signed with Columbus Charles Babb. C. L. Jones The same team plays here on the 12th. and fliey of the Atlantic League, to be held on February having lost almost. 30 pounds while laid up. and X. H. Dinsmore, and Tom Kiuslow claimed. are to be followed by the C.©ubaii (;iurn<. Sjniiif;- lit. but otherwise is all right. JACK SAIJNDEBS. iielfis and Bostons, and many ollii©i>. arc being Charley Cavelle writes from Cleveland that bookcHl. The Spring-fields come on Fast Uay. anil he is anxious for the season to open, and is Tim SulHvan©s latest. You Can Bet on This. v,"hich ever wins Tom Burns will be happy, as prepared to play©the game of his natural exist "The Official -Athletic Almanac" for 1S97., Here©s a truth that is on the "dead level, both teams have at the helm men of that name ence. eonapilefl by -las K. Sullivan, secretary of ("•a which you may safely depend. which is illustrious in base ball and out of it A good portrait of Manager Burns, accom -A. A. U.. is the current number of Spa id i .. .. The player bent uii "laising the devil," "Burns." panied by considerable of an eulogy, appeared ia Atiiletio Library. Tiiis book contains all li»c j Will lower himself iu tUe end,. So -I©aterson has signed Chauueey Bill Stetvart, the ©©.Uuily Counuit" « few days ago. auU by doing so Manager McKee can KJSISFH, Feb. LIFE. 9

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84 Wellner, Austin ... Creeley; Deuison . . ARE 86 Otten, San Autonio TEXAS STATISTICS. 87 Elberfeki, Dallas . THE 88 Dole, Galyestbu ... 89 York, Gaiveston . '. BEST 00 Oa they, Paris .... (Established 1858) RECORDS OF THE PLAYERS FOR THE Lemons, Dallas ... 92 Kiernan, Saii Antonio.. 68 254 41 62 .244 . Parviu, San Autonio. ... 42 171 13.. 42 .244 Zlegler, Austin ...... 18 7 Peeples, Houston .. 15 29 40 9 78 .885 SEASON OF 1896. 94 Bnmmert, P. W.. Gal. .124 556 113© 134 .241 Herold, Paris ...... 13 8 Kling, Houston .... 10 30 41 11 88.875 95 D\vyer. Sau Antonio .... 14 46 11 11.239 Cull, San Antonio ...... 12 9 Eaiikin, Houston ... 37 49 102 22 173 .873 Sttt Steiuhoff. Denisou ...... ; 10 51 .7 12.235 Otten, San Aiitonio...... 34 10 Burns, Austin .... .119 290 470 103 763 .864 97 Balsz, Houston ...... 17 65 9 15.231 Payne, Hurts ...... 25 11 Van Dresser, Sh., P. 45 75165 39 277.863 Showing What They Accomplished in 98 D. Spencer. Paris, Aus. 47 191 34 44 .2?JO Gray, Dallas ...... 18 12 Hoover. Gaiveston .. 10 18 24 7 49 .857 Leesou, Houston ...... 27 100 21 23 .2110 York. Gaiveston ...... 10 13 Simpkins, Dallas ... 12 18 47 11 70.855 Payne, Paris ...... 25100 If 23 .230 Sinvpkins, Dallas ...... 43 14 Oswald. Sher., Den. 45 83©167 50 300.833 Ail Departments ol the Game in Gray, Dallas ...... 18 72 ' 18 .230 Hardy. Gaiveston ...... 38 15 Belt, Gaiveston 26 65 SO 31 176 .824 102 Stapleton. F. W., Hous. 1.7 72 t 16 .225 Graney, Dallas ...... 28 16 Reagan, Dallas .... 20 4.1 58 22 121 .818 That Neat Little Leagae- 10;>> HertJld, Palis ...... 13 50 S 12 .224 Lemons, Dallas ...... 26 17 Brott, Gaiveston .... 16 32 45 18 95 .811 104 Graney. Dallas ...... 28 117 U Staples, Austin, Dalls... 24 18 Swearingeu, Gal., P. 10 16 20 11 47 .807 105 Watkins, Galvestoii .... 42186 If 41 !220 Conover, Dallas ...... 23 19 Creeley, Donison ... 35 58 103 39 '200 .805 O©Connor the Leading Batsman, Peoples. Houston ...... 15 50 t, 11ji .220^i.v Bals;;, Houston ...... 17 20 Clark, Den., S. A... 31 80101 46 227 .797 107 Staples. Austin. Dallas. 2C 82 4 18.219 Donahue, Austin ...... 16 1100 21 Hoffuiau, Austin 22 46 60 29 135 .75S5 , 10$ J. Konch. Houston. ... . 47 173 19 .©17.214 Peeples. Houston ...... 1.5 1100 OUTFIELDERS. Below will be found tlae averages of the ! 109 Douglas. San Autonio. .. 40--- 229 - 48 - .209-- Dwyer, Stiu Autonio .... 14 1100 1 Watkins, Gaiveston . 42 78 2 2 82 .975 players of tin- Texas L*>ayu« for 1,300, as i 110 McCoy. Galvestoii ..... 17 59 12 .20©i Gonding, Galvestou ..... 11 1 1 0 0 2 Huston, Galvestoa .. 16 27 5 1 33 .970 compiled by Jnuies C. Nolau. O©Connoi- ! Ill Ward. Dallas ...... 48 181 36 .199 Swor, Dallas ...... 13 0100 3 Robinson. Dallas ... 75 160 27 6 193 .969 >vus> the leading batsman of tlie League 112 Gonover. Dallas ...... 23 86 17 .198 MartK, Denison ...... 10 2100 4 Payne Paris ...... 12 22 2 1 25 .»CO and also the best sacrifice hitter. Sluglo 113 Siinpkins, Dallas ..... 43 164 «n Minnehan. Dallas ...... 18 0000 5 Cole, Galveston .... 49119 8 7 13 .948 uad Shatter tied for the base-stealing I Hardy. Galvestoa ..... 38 120 16 24 !l89 McCo.v, Gaiveston ...... 17 0 0 0 0 6 Miller. Sau Antonio .60107 21 8 130 .941 rocorcl: , 115 Xeiffler. Austin ...... 18 78 6 14 .182 Steiifhoff, Deuison ...... 16 2 0 0 0 0 7 Gear, Fort Worth.. 45 85 9 0 100 .040 TEAM BATTING*^ 118 Donahue. Austin ...... 16 40 4 8 .174 W. Spencer, Den., Paris. 14 1 2000 8 Brott, Gaiveston .. 80 164 33 15 212 .934 U. Clubs. G. AB. R. BH.Ave. W. Spencer, Den., Paris 2611 90©63 7 11 .174 PITCHERS./ 9 Nance, F. W.. Gal. 125 318 39 33 490.933 1 San Antonio ...... 126 40.©JO 8«S 1442 .:ill 118 Crowell. Paris. Austin. It l(i .167 No. Players. G. PO. A. E. TC. Ave. Weber. Den., S. A. 52 75 8 90 .983 1© Houston ...... 132 4838 704 1407 .201 119 Hushes, Denison ..... 36 HO 23 .164 1 Weber. Denison, S.A. 31 32 65 99 .979 11 Hoffman, Austin .... 12 32 8 3 43 .9m :? Fort Worth ...... 100 3i«l 757 1084 .2»1 120 Minnehan. Dallas ..... 18 80 14 .102 2 Gear. Fort Worth... 29 21 71 63 .978 12 Keefe, F. W.. S. A. . 63 83 10 3 101 .92*) 4 Austin ...... 130 4608 90S 1327 .285 121 Martz. Denison ...... 10 5 .131 3 MeAUister, F. W... 18 49 63 .968 13 Cathay. Paris ..... 43 98 18 9 125 .928 5 Denisou ...... 953311684 928 .280 STOLEN BASES. SACRIFICE HITS AND 4 Page, Gaiveston .... 14 57 3 (58 .956 14 Zeis, Sherinan, Paris. 60102 11 9 122 .92 Challiln I©liiiil. S.. An 17 51 7 85 .918 (1. XR. R. BH.Ave. Clark, Denison. S. A....120 53 82- 29 29 Mackey, S. A.. An. 1. 79156 12 19 1.">7 .898 K. Plnyeis. Bailey. Denison, Austin. 125 37 15 30 20 C©onover. Dallas 6 47 5 58 .914 SO Bnlger, San Antonio. 89 163 14 23 200 .885 1 O©Connor, Den., S. A .114 430 113 170 .401 Jacobs. Houston ...... 132 36 5 21 Parviii. Sau Antouio. 42 87 9 105 .911 Meuafee. Sher., Au.. 58141 17 18 170 .885 2 Keefe. I'. W., S. A. . . . 81 346 73 135 .393 Belt. Galvestou ...... 120 38 10 24 22 Brott. Gulveston :«> 5 5 .jKK) 32 Kling, Houston .... 28 33 4 42 .882 :: Weikavt. Austin ...... 129 510 117 194 .376 23 Leoson. Houston 7 72 .901 . ...131 588 171 216 .367 Miller, San Antonio ....113 26 Valdois. Denison .. 18 45 0 51 .882 4 Slagle. Houston . . Hofftuan, Austin ...... 111 .".7 24 MeComiick. Houston :©,7 3 65 8 76 .895 34 Fabian, Dallas ..... 72 "85 10 50 .88:0 5 Klscy, San Antonio . .. .124 534 109 197 .364 Myers, Ft. Worth...... 100 21 25 \evln, San Antonio. 38 9 71 10 90 .889 Raiikiu. Houston .. 28 -10 4 50 .880 t! Swor, Dallas ...... 13 30 1 11 .363 Nie. Austin. Paris...... 92 37 26 Isaacs. Fort Worth.. 31 8 44 7 59 .881 Weckbecker. Gal.... 13 18 4 25 .880 7 Lund, Denison ...... 60 272 59 98 .360 Iteed. Houston ...... 132 32 27 Baltz. Houston .... 17 11 22 5 3« .868 Mc-Coy, Gaiveston.. 11 2O 2 2S .880 « Webar, Den, S. A...... 101 851 104 125 .359 Cote, Houston ...... 125 t!4 28 Herbert. San Antonio 20 11 66 13 90.850 38 Kahlhoff, Dallas . .. 29 25 3 32 .875 Kling, Houston ...... 51 202 47 72 .359 Burns, Austin ...... 119 4V 29 P.uri-is. Gaiveston ... 44 20 52 13 85 .841 .©59 I.oinous. Dallas .... 10 28 4 37 .865 10 Heyd©on, Austin ...... 122 508 100 180 .357 Bammert. F. \V.. Gal.. 12-! 39 30 Chard. Austin ..... 23 10 39 10 59 .831 40 Nie. Austin Paris.. 29 25 3 32 .875 11 Shaffer. Houston ...... 131 580154 206 .355 Isaacs. Fort Wort h...... 54 5 0 11 :-H Minnehan, Dallas ... 17 3 34 S 45 .822 41 Cjlliflower, Austin 31 51 68 .853 12 Miller, S. A...... , .. .113 500 87 177 .354 Lawrence. San Antonio. .Ill 54 CATCHEUS. 42 Quigf,©. Denison .... 12 20 2 26 .840 13 Houston. Gaiveston. ., ... 24 81 22 32 .352 Hoover. Galvestou ...... 129 :>'-1 1 Otten. San Antouio ..33134 35 S 172 .983 43 McKeever. S. A.... 29 31 7 45 .844 14 MeAllistar, K. W...... 76 325 80 114 .351 Kleeman. San Antonio. .TOO :!;; 20 2 Stanley, F. W.. S. A.118 547 128 13 088 .981 44 McGowan. Ho.. Dal. 40 37 5 50 .840 15 Nance, F. W., Gal...... 327 558 116 198 .350 Herbert. San Antonio ... 08 Id 14 3 Belt, Gaiveston ... 48159 25 5 189 .974 .... 54 220 41 77 .350 Gates. Galvestou .. 2628 45 4 58 .840 Isaacs, Fort Worth. Gear. Fort Worth,...... 77 13 13 4 Sage, Sheruian. Den. 87 MOO 122- 13 436 .970 Thompson. F. W. 19 28 37 .MO 17 Robinson. Dallas ...... 75 313 71 108 .345 Blackburn, Austin ...... 00 27 12 5 Cote. Houston ..... 126 585 146 23 754 .969 47 Chard, Austin 28 31 45 .833 IS Con n try man. Shopman , . 14 47 12 1C .340 Keefe. F. W.. S. A.... 81 34 11 6 Heydon, Austin ....107458119 31 608 .949 Douglas. San Antonio 21 29 42 .8.3:©, 19 Huffman. Austin . .. . .111 503 103 170 .337 McAllii-ter. Fort Worth.. 70 37 19 7 Me. Austin, Paris.. 56174 63 13 250 .948 49 H..Roach. Denisou.. 27 49 t!6 .817 20 Hoover. Gaiveston ... ,.129 506 100169 .335 Stanley. F. W.. S. A....1J8 21 11 8 Kahlkoff. Dallas ... 27146 44 14 204 .932 50 Swearingen. Gal.. P. 14 10 21 .809 21 N©ie. Austin. Paris... 92 368 82 123 .334 Weber, Denison. S. A.... 101 59 32 9 Gonding. Gaiveston 11 63 11 6 80 .920 51 Chamberlain. S., An. 14 16 21 .80H Blackburn, Austin . . . 66 260 64 87 .334 Griffin. Siiti Antonio. .. .122 47 18 10 Weckbecker, Gal ... 70267 66 28 301 .922 52 Ward. Dallas ..... 24 28 36 .808 2?. Bailey, Shei-man, Austin 125525 92175.333 Sage, Shennun. Denison.. 89 .©!;©, 17 11 Miller, Sau Antonio. 53 228 40 23 291 .921 53 Badger. Gal.. Au... 80 94 14 26 134 .80t! 24 llarle Dalliis ...... 35 109 39 56 .331 Brott. Gaiveston ...... 113 5() 16 12 Hughes, Denison . . 36 144 42 17 203 .919 54 York. Galvestou ... 10 15 1 4 20 .800 25 Brott. Gaiveston ...... 113 506 110 160 .329 Van Dresser. Shernian. . 77 33 11 13 Jantzen. Sher., Paris 10 46 17 0 «S9 .913 55 Isaacs. Fort Worth. 23 26 9 9 44 .79:: 20 Jacob© Houston ...... 181 522 109 171 .328 Karlp. Dallas ...... 35 li:i 14 14 Land. Denison .... S3 78 28 5 11 .»<>!) 50 Wellner, Austin .... 28 24 8 38 .789 27 Quigg. Deiiison ...... 39 135 32 44 .3SO Weckbacker, Gaiveston ©r.lll 30 14 15 ICarle, Dallas ...... 32136 50 21 2O7 .891 57 Heydon. Austin .... 15 21 31 .742 28 Lynch. Shennan Denisou 91 379 90 132 .:;25 Oswald. Shern©.an, Den.. 92 30 19 16 Ward. Dallas ...... 24 47 17 15 79 .810 GAMES WON1 AND LOST BY PITCHERS. 29 G©riffiii. San Autonio. . . .122 479 118 155 .324 A©aldois. Deuison ...... 53 18 FIRST B A SEMEN". R. Players and Club. Games.Won.Lost.P.ct. Oswald. Shernian, Den.. 92 3M 95124.324 Kling. Houston ...... 57 18 1. Weckheeker. Gal ... 27207 12 5 ?.14 .984 1 Gear. Fort Worth...... 29 24 5 .828 Gates. Galvcstou ...... 26 11 24 36.324 Badger. Galvestoti-Austiu 87 39 2 Jant7.cn. Sher.. Paiis. 83815 OS 18 901 .9W) 2 McAllister, Fort Worth. 18 13 5 .722 «52 Steinfeldt. Ft. W., Gal. 124 522 114 107 .320 Ashenbaek. Dallas ...... 71 L."j 3 Weikart. Austin ...129983 4.i 1023 .975 4 Isaacs, Forth Worth.... 31 " © -!4 kohnle Denison ...... 87 301 106 115 .318 Land. Deuison ...... 00 14 5 O©Counor. Den.. S.A.114 989 .50 .29 1068 .973 5 Koacti. Houston ...... 4(i 29 17 .630 tr. Ct&rk. Den., S. A ...... 120 500 112 158 -.31« Kalkhoff. Dallas ...... 00 15 PrUchatd. Dallas.. 75667 28 18 713 .973 .132 517 95 1C!1 .311 6 Hardy. Gaiveston ...... 32 20 IS .025 30 Becker, Houston ...... Quigg, Denison ...... :!Si 10 7 Shaffer. Houston . . . 131 1130 30 34 1194 .972 7 MeCorinick. Houston .... 37 23 14 .622 Valdois. Denison ...... 53 231 33 72 .311 Wolever. Fort Worth.... 98 2S Klsey. San Antonio. . 82 0.r-3 34 30 717 .972 8 Leeson. Houston ...... 21 12 9 .571 It. Koaeh. Denison .... . 27 90 18 28 .311 Menai©ee. Shernian. Aus. 59 4 9 Bell, Galvostoii .... 16146 8 5 159 .969 9 Burris, Gaiveston ...... 44 23 20 .545 89 Lawrence, Sau Antonio .111 529 87 104 .310 Crotty. San Antonio. Aus. 58 23 10 Nie. Austin. Paris.. 17148 12 8 108 .944 10 Chamberlain. Sher.. An.. 20 14 12 .538 40 Remitter, Gaiveston . . 59 250 43 77 .303 Bastian. Dallas ..;...©.. 54 14 11 Douglas, San Autonio 25 267 13 21 301. y;;i< 11 Herbert. San Antonio... 29 < 15 14 .524 41 Cote Houston ...... 125 500 100 152 .304 Nevin. San Antonio..... 45 5 S EC O X D B A S K M KN. l2Quigg. Denisou ...... 23 1©! 11 .53-3 Stanley, F. W.. S. A. . .118 401 70 122 .304 Kobnle. Denisou ...... H7 24 1 Steinfelt. F.W.. Gal.124 345 349 50 744 .9. ,! 13 Crowell. Paris. Austin.. 28 13 13 .50I> Badger. Gal.. Austin . .87 388 03 118 .304 Douglas. San Antonio.... 4i! 5 2 Lynch. Sher.. Dallas 41 325 307 4S 0,81 .928 Page. Galvestou ...... 14 7 7 .500 44 Colliflovver. Austin ..... 45 158 37 47 .299 BiUger, San Antonio.... 89 If, 8 Swearinjren. Gal.. V. CO l.".s 1 tc, 23 307 .JfcT. Oalliilowci-. Austin ...... 14 7 7 .500 -45 N©evin San Antonio . . . 44 155 31 46 .297 Mackey. San Antonio, An. 82 '27 4 Heed. Houston .... .132 .".34 327 57 71S .921 I©rott. Gulveston ...... 12 6 6 .500 -.f) Oallahan. Den. Shernian 31 140 22 40 .292 Kemmer. Gal vest on .... 59.13 5 Klernau. San Antonio 68 187 211 37 437 .915 17 Wellner. Austin ...... 41 20 .488 47 Weckbeeker. Galveston .111468 91136.291 Colliflower. Austin ..... 45 10 Clark, Den.. S. A.. 34 75108 17 200 .915 IS Callahan. Shernian, Den. 31 15 ?6 .4«4 Gear. Fort Worth...... 77333 65 97.291 Page, Gaiveston ...... 68 12 7 Hoffman, Austin ... 26 59 13 140.911 19 Conover. Dallas ...... 23 11 12 .478 Chamberlain. Sber. Aus. 40 148 30 47 .291 McGowan. Houston, Dal. 40 12 S Bast Jan. Dallas . . 12 33 36 7 70 .90S 20 Blackburn. Austin, Dal.. 19 9 10 .474 50 Heatran. Dallas ...... 20 83 15 24 .289 Uankin. Houston ...... 05 14 9 Weber. Den.. S. A 18 39 50 19 105 .904 21 Rnlsz. Houston ...... 17 8 9 .471 51 Herbert. San Antonio.. . 68 257 42 74 .288 Chamberlain. Sht-r, An... 40 11 10 Graney. Dallas . .. 20 61 49 12 122 .901 22 Welmr, Denison. S. A.. 31 14 17 .401 52 Heed. Houston ...... 127 529 90 152 .2,87 Swearingeu. Gal, Paris. 84 29 11 Page. Gaiveston 27 79 101 20 200 .900 23 Parvin. San Antonio.... 42 19 23 . 452 53 Bulger, Sberman. S. A. . 89 295 49 84 .286 Piitcliard. Dallas ...... 75 7 12 Steinboff. Denison 10 49 4". 11 ia5 .895 24 Nevin, San Antonio .... 38 10 54 Crotty. S. A.. Austiq . . 58285 51 81 .284 McKeever. San Anjonio^. . 28 14 13 Belt. Gulvestou .... 11 32 35 8 75 .893 25 Chard. Austin ...... 23 10 13 55 Bin key. Houston ...... 49 219 51 62 .283 Fabinn. Dallas ...... 72 18 14 Crotty. S. A.. Austin. 53 138 135 42 315 .892 26 Countryman. Sherman . . 14 5 9 f>6 nankin. Houston . 05 216 30 6J .282 Chard. Austin ...... f>5 4 15 Lemons. Dallas .... 10 22 24 7 50 .875 27 Mulkey. Denisoii. Paris. 32 11 67 Van Dresser. Sher, Paris 7© 345 56 97 .281 Parviu, San Antonio.... -(2 7 16 Kahlhoff. Dallas . .. . 2O 69 54 17 140 .871 28 W. Sjjencer. Den.. Paris 13 4 .308 58 Jantzen. Slier. Paris. 93 404 79 113 .2X0 Cathey, Paris ...... 43 9 17 Klsey,- San Antouio. 16 37 41 12 90 .807 29 Staples. Austin. Dallas. 17 5 12 .294 R9 McKeover. San Antonio. 29154 38 43.279 Oallahan. Shennan. Den THIRD BASEMEN. Minnehan. Dallas ...... 17 5 12 .294 fill Myers. Fort Worth. .... 97 410 79 114 .278 Countryman, Shennau . 1 Blakey. Galvestou . 29 29 21 5 55 .909 31 D>yyer, San Antonio .... 11 3 8 .273 «n Pi©itchard, Dallas ...... 75304 54 85.276 I Bun-is, Gaiveston ..... 2 (©lark. Denison. S. A. 55 104 156 28 2?8 .903 «2 Klecraan. San Antonio. .100 414 105 114 .275 Wellner. Austin ...... 69 5 .", Simpkins, Dallas ... 31 52 97 10 1B5 .901 Gondiuff. Galvestoii .... 11 40 4 11.275 Kiernan. San Antonio. An OS 9 4 Dawkins, Austin .... 31 37 63 11 111 .900 STATI or OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, ) 64 KahlUoff, Dallas ...... 66 267 61 73 .273 Blakey. Gahesion ...... 49 22 5 Hoovey. Gaiveston . .119176 2SHJ 71 T4©i .870 LUCAS COUNTY. j © «5 Page Gaiveston ...... 68 290 42 79 .272 McCormicU. Houston .... 37 3 (i Oswald. Sher.. Den. 47 (17 98 26 191 .809 FRANK J. CMENEY makes oath thtit he iBtbeacninr «!6 Sage. Sher. Denison..... S7 300 t>4 83.271 Gates. Gaiveston ...... 26 11 7 Iloffman. Austin .... 52 98131 35 264 .867 partner of the firm of F. J. OHKNEY & Co., doing Misi- «7 Kr.rns, Austin ...... 119 488 124 132 .270 Keagan. Dallas ...... 20 8 8 Eiberfeld, Dallas .. 38 64 98 25 187 .800 ru©xs in the City of Toledo, County »i»l Slate afore- Dawkins, Austin ...... 31111 20 30.270 ,T. Roach. Houston...... 47 2 9 Donahue, Austin .. 16 17 25 7 49 .857 Kaiil, »mt tluit suid firm will pay the sum of ONK 69 Belt Gaiveston ...... 116 500 84 134 .2fi8 H. Roach. Denisou...... 27 16 10 Jacobs. Houston . .. .131 200 371 100 071 .851 HUNDRED DOLLARS for »-ach autl every ease of MeCornikk. Houston .... 37123 16 33.268 Stapleton. F. W., Hous. 1" 11 Kleeman.Sau Antouio 92178202 08 14S .848 CMturrli tlutt cannot ba curul by the use ot HALL©S 71 Burris Gaiveston ...... 70240 04 .267 D. Spencer. Paris, Austin. 47 " 12 Van Dresser. S..Paris 32 58 64 23 145 .841 CATARKH CUKE. Zels.© Shennan. Paris.. 60292 Klberfeld. Dallas 11 1 13 Wolever. Fort Worth 98 123 167 01 351 .820 FRANK .1. CHENEY. McGowan. Hous., Dallas 40 140 :!9 ©.207 lluston. Gaiveston ...... 14 Blaebnrn. Austin .. 16 33 33 14 80. 825 Sworn t > before me and gi>tHorii»-i A. \\. GMSASON. 76 Men;;fee. Shernian, Aus. 59266 47 70 .263 Watkins. Gaiveston 17 Valdols, Deuison .... 35 47 63 37 1-17 .746 77 Swearingen. Gal.; Paris 84 312 54 81 .260 Creeley. Denison ...... SHOHTSTOPS. l^ i mtoyPMie. 78 WolevPi©, Fort Worth... 97 394 70 101 .258 Mulkey. Denifiou. Paris.. 1 Bammert. F.W.. Gal.124 278 518 CS 804 .921 Hall©s Catarrh Cure is ttiken internally aud acts Asheubaek, Dallas .... 71 295 44 70 .258 Thompson. Fort. Worth. Bastiau. Dallas .... 42 77130 18 228 .921 (iirfctly on the llooil and tiiucuus surfaces of the 80 Mackey, S. A.. Austin.. 82 288 43 74 .257 Ward. Dullns ...... 3D. Spencer. Den.. A. 47141 198 37 376 .903 synti-ni. Send for tentiuioniulR, fief. Mlilkev, Denison. Paris 32 136 17 35 .257 Hughes, Denison ...... 4 Griffin. Sail Antouio 122 259 283 82 826 .901 V. J. CI1KNEY & CO., Toledo, O 82 Fabian. Dallas ...... 72 262 51 67 .250 | Leesou. Houston ...... 5 Stapleton. F.W.. Ho. 17 23 31 6 00 .900 Sole! by DrueptiHtg. 75c. i5usUiUi, Dulius ...... 64 250 | Crowell, Paris, Austin... 0 0 6 Blakey, Galvestou .. 39 08 148 27 243 .889 Hull©s Family 1©illa are the beat. 10 S:POPITI:N~Q LIFE.

are placed in my way of course I will try to nJ^nJ^JTr^nJ^^J^J^J^TU^JaJ^JT^JlJ^JlJTr^rL better myself." With the usual efforts to appear mysterious Mr. Robison refused to explain what he meant by bettering himself. He expressed the opinion that if a.ny change was made in the League Every Player Should Wear circuit Milwaukee would be preferable to Detroit. MISCELLANY. George Davis arid Penny Houle came down from Cohoes last week, but will not remain until reporting time. Bill Joyce was very much impressed with young Houle©s appearance. "Sporting Life©s" exhibit at the cycle show was by far the most conspicuous in the news paper division. The Temple Cup was greatly ad mired and the little buttons were in great de mand. Harry Stevens had the catering privileges at the show, and reaped a harvest, so it is said. Harry Von der Horst visited this city and had a chat with President Freedmau. The Oriole NEW YORK NEWS. magnate says that a general revival in business is about due. and if it materializes base ball will have a most prosperous season. LOCAL SENTIMENT FAVORS TWO W. F. H. KOELSOH. GLENAJLVIN©S TEAM BIG LEAGUES. Looks Like a Satisfactory One to Grand Rapids Patrons. Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 15. Editor "Sport Manager Joyce Still; Looking For ing Ufe:"--About the only thing that transpired since my last that would be ot any interest to most people who are devotees of the game was Catcher, But Confident That the a hurried trip of Messrs. Beadley and Glenalvin The new toe- and heel-plates, made of best, hand- to Grand Rapids. They came for two days, hut in that time they accomplished wonders. Every Team is All Right as It is More thing is now in readiness for work to commence. finished, forged steel, weigh only an ounce, yet will The uniforms have been ordered, the ground- Mysterious Conferences. keeper appointed, permanent base ball head not bend or break. The spike is the best ever quarters secured, the privileges vented and now all one can wait for is the season to commence. New York, Feb. 16. Editor "Sporting With the exception of two pitchers the team invented, and the toe-guards, for right- or left-hand Life:" This is such a dull winter in bas is complete, and all the men have been notified ball that the space writers would have beei to report on April 1. The two pitchers the man pitchers, are of brass. blanked were it not possible to slide in < agement are after to complete the team are top- few glaring stories about secret conclave; uotchers from the big League that is, will prove and dark scheming and plotting among var top-Botchers in this league, and iu a few days their names will be announced. PROFESSIONAL-Heavy, Medium ious magnates. Undoubtedly the magnates NOTHING BUT GOOD REPORTS have enjoyed the newspaper notices as i are coming in from all sides regarding the work and Light, $7.50. Delivered free any is usually second nature with a magnate t< of the colts signed for the team. Not in one appear mysterious. It Is quite eviden case have reverse opinions been expressed about where in the United that several wild stories have founc the work of any of the newcomers from outside MINOR LEAGUE-$5.00. their source in the mysterious move sources, at least from the localities where in the States on receipt of ments of certain magnates. It i past the new men have played. Friends of "Hon folly to resurrect the woruotit bugaboo est" John Ganzell have been throwing bouquets AMATEUR-For College and Trade price. of Sunday ball. Those magnates who to him ever since his name has been on a Grand Clubs, $3.50. decline to partake of tlie Sunday ball bonanza Rapids contract. From Newcastle I have re would be ready to stop the other clubs from ceived letters from some of the best sporting enjoying that privilege i:© it were in their power men down there, who have watched Ganzell©s but as tbat is out of the question they would career, and each and every one of them have Send size and width of street shoe, with outline of foot drawn on never think of seceeding from the League nothing but the best of words to say regarding unless they were in the majority, and it is this promising young man. From Kalaroaioo and paper. We will guarantee fit. doubtful if even then they would be tlie ag many other towns in the State where he has gressors iu a serious light. played there is heard nothing but good words about the work of young McKinuey, a general SEND FOR BOOKLET ——•• ' •» THE TROUBLE utility man. Those who have seen him play with the big fire lies in their opposition to the say that he is a terror with the stick, is all otd Association clubs, such as Louisville aiid St. over the diamond after a ball and is a mighty Louis, where without Sunday games they do well good base stealer, as well as being a hard well to cover expenses. It is a desire I©or the re worker, and one that is in it at all stages of turn of the eight-club league that rankles in the the game. Then come the best reports about CLAFLIN, breasts of the big tire. Ixical cranks are of one Cecil, the young third baseman. Toledo is the mind on this question, and they would bail with authority for the information that he is a comer, delight the return of the days when the Bos and his record in the Tri-State League last sum Maker of Base Ball Shoes. / Q tons, Chicagos, Phillies and team* like the mer shows him up as being a good fielder ami pennant-winning Detroits came to New York hitter. Gallagher, who hails from Detroit, and three times during the season. In an eight-club is said to l>e the hardest fighter that coaies league there are not as many tail-enders from the TrirState League, is ready for the fight in the present organization. In other words to commence, lie is in good trim and working 831 Chestnut St., 12 clubs are too many for one organization, and hard. He is the young fielder secured, and those there should be two great leagues, as there were whom have ever seen him play do not hesitate previous to the disastrous season of 1890. With in saying he is the equal of any fielder that ever PHILADELPHIA. oiily eight clubs in a league the fight for the came inio this league. Of the old men there championship is sure to be harder and more ne«d be nothing said. They are getting into iateresting, and a revival of the old world©s shape and will make the same good reliable show championship series would top off the season in ing they always have. g \1^—————^-/ *^=z^^ | glorious style. At present the little seven ABOUT THE PITCHERS. u"UT-r T.njTJTJiruTJTj'iriJTririJTnjiJTjT^^ bold the whip hand and it is quite likely tbat I am pinning my faith on young Stallman. who with Byrne and Brush as leaders they will comes from Evan-sville, Ind. He writes that he bold it until the ten-year agreement expires, at working out hard, and when the season is which time a break will come, and the base on and the bell rings he will be in it with all NORFOLK NOTES. ball map will very probably be considerably his best efforts. He is modest in his claims, hut altered. New Yorkers look upon the present 12- at the same time impresses one with his ear «lub organization, with its factions, as an un nestness, and lets you know without showing too The Club Not to Practice Farming in wieldy organization, and the cranks in this much self-prai.se that he will be in it with the Any Form. ueck of the woods yearn for the past but not rest of them. He is to be greatly aided by the forgotten days of 18SS and 1S89. catching of Bulkeley, the time-tried and old re Norfolk. Va., Feb. 1C. Editor "Sporting Life:" LOOKING FOR A CATCHER. liable backstop. Bulkeley will make a pitcher The report iu a St. Louis sporting paper last :xit of him if any man will, and cranks may look week that the Norfolk Club would be a "farm" Manager Joyce will attend the spring meeting for Louisville the coming season caused much in Baltimore, and as President Freedman will tor a good record for this young man. Stallman las pitched some mighty good games, has shown indignation among the owners of the Norfolk also be on hand a. catcher may be landed. There team. They wish it distinctly understood that is no longer any doubt but that Joyce is more nerve and durability iu his work and has been accredited as being a good hitter. Stall man©a there will be no fanu hcfre for any team,. The than anxious to sign a catcher, and he lias report was about as correct as this sheet over several men in view. A report from Boston last ©riends here look for him to make u good record this summer. gets anything. The Norfolk management has week indicated that Charley Ganzei could be always been very friendly with the I/>uisville purchased. It is not believed, however, that YOUNG TIMBER BEING IX)OKED UP. Glenalviu has his hooks out for a young pitcher owners, and from this fact possibly the report the Boston management could afford to part with originated owing to the Louisville©s offer to let Ganzel unless they have some other backstop to from the upper peninsula that, if all reports ire true, will be a comer. He has speed and young Jacobs come here and develop if he does take his place. Bill Joyce would advocate the all the curves, and cannot be rattled. He is not come up to .the mark with them in trial. purchase of Gunzel if he were on the market, >ne of those every-day-sort of pitchers that Manager Smith writes expiaiaing how the re tut Scrappy thinks he would tit in nicely. can, in a pinch, go in three of four days in suc port originated.© He says Jacobs was oa the JOYCE IS SERENE. cession and pitch liard games. His name is Houston (Tex.) team with our first basenum Although there is little prospect of adding Stack, and comes from Escanaba., and has made Shatter last season, and his work was very much strength to the New Yorkg Bill Joyce is not a. good record against college clubs in the North- praised by Shatter. So when he heard that Jacobs at all worried, in fact he in imbued with much vest. Milwaukee is aJso after him. and have was to go to Louisville he wrote the Louisville confidence. Bill doesn©t say much, but he nade him a fair offer, but there is no doubt but management asking the use of him in case he feels confident that six of the New Yorks will what he will sign with Grand Rapids. was let out. The Louisville management wrote S1.25 EACH bat over .iJOO this year, and be cannot see Over in Kalamazoo there is another young man Smith, stating they would let Jacobs come under where the team is weak in batting. He holds who ought to be gobbled up by some minor league the condition, that they could have the right to Manufacturers of 8 high opinion of his pitching department and, lub. He is a catcher, and his name is Blue. draft any of the Norfolk players at the end of while he knows that Rusie©s addition would be 1ne 1ms all the requirements of a good catcher ©!>7. This was never agreed to. So thus the re of much value, he maintains that last year©s nd no doubt will secure a good berth. Any port originated and thus the matter stands. Basa Bails and Uniforms finish without the big Hoosier is an indication minor league club desiring a right shifty man In regard to the Houston (Tex.) Club l>eing ef what can be done this year. Joyce©s arm is n his feet, a good lieckstop and good hitter, and awarded the crack first baseman (Shaffer) of THE H. H. KIFFE CO. troubling him somewhat and he says that the thoroughly reliable mail, should not overlook the Norfolk©s, the home owners expressed sur "bad wing" needs boiling out. Hot Springs is -oung Blue. prise at. the report, as Shaffer has not been 523 Broadway, » New York. the ideal in Joyce©s eyes. President Freedman OF TRIED PITCHERS known to be in dispute. Send for Athletic Catalog. telieves that the hot baths at Lakewood will ve have Foreman, Shigle and Sexton, with sev- Mr. Fred Chisnell, a dyed-in-the-wool crank be fully as efficacious. Joyce has always visited ral counties to hear from, all of whom have (one of the 33-degree boys) has been appointed the Arkansas resort, but this year, like last, j ood records. They are getting into shape and official scorer of the Norfolk Club for the com the loss of his mother by death, which sad event his duties as manager deprived him of the op- i rom all reports will pitch the games of their ing season, and Messrs. Brooine and O©Neill occurred at her home on Long Island, N. Y., last jjortunity to boil out his throwing arm. As the ve.s this year. As far as Foreman is concerned, could not have possibly made a better selection, week. portly manager©s "wing" worked all right last here is no question as to what he will or can as he is just suited for the duties, and no club "Red" Armstrong, the irrepressible, has blos season there is little reason to think that his do, if he will only keep in shape. It is hoped will fare wrong at his bauds, for he thoroughly somed out now as a trainer to followers of ns- powerful right will go wrong this year. that he will do it this year, for much depends understands the very intricate art of successful tiana. Pie is now putting through a course of MAGNATBS IN TOWN. on his work, and the results of these efforts. scoring, and 1 am sure his work will prove hit and get away (not hit and run) one of Nor President Sod en was in town last week, and it Those interested in base ball ho[>e he will real satisfactory to the Atlantic clubs visiting this folk©s lightweights. Armstrong has kept him fc but natural to suppose that he consulted with ize the need of his good arm and will do to us end of the line. self in good condition by constant "bike" riding President Freedman. About the same time it as he would want us to do to him under the Judging by the very flattering offer made to this winter, and says he could go into the gana« was reported that Colonel John I. Rogers was same circumstances. "Billy" Hargrove, the Norfolk centre fielder, by to-day and drive some of the aspiring young Iso in the city, and as A. G. Spalding was at The management would like to hear from some New York, Manager Joyce evidently thinks dif twirlers to the "high brush" with that "wagou tending the cycle show a rumor of a conference of the League clubs regarding dates. Grand ferently from Manager Hanlon, who was to have tongue" of his. THOS. W. SPA1NK. of the leaders of the Big Five was trotted out. Rapids can and will turn out big attendances to given Hargrove a trial this- season, but for some Of course it was rumored that a plan of cam all games played v/ith National League teams. reason or other never satisfactorily explained paign for the Baltimore meeting was mapped and they are missing a good thing by not secur ho let him go,. It will be better for Hargrove Gives Tricksters Advantage. ut, and to hear some people talk one would ing dates with the local club. As has been an that he did not go with Baltimore, for Hanlon From Minneapolis "Tribune." uppose that the Baltimore meeting will be a nounced, the club will reix>rt to Grand Rapids always has so many stars on his staff that it is continuation of the righting of the Gapulets and and go immediately to work. more than probable .had he retained him for any The fanning and drafting systems are radical CHAS. P. WOODWARD. length of time he would only have warmed a ly wrong; the rules governing them give tb« Montagues. Frank de Haas IJobison, the jovial bench. © Smart Alecks a chance to indulge in sharp Cleveland magnate, came to town on Friday, and Harry Daniels, a most ambitious amateur of practice that will surely cut the heart out of will probably meet with President Freeduiau as Real Damon and Pythias. Norfolk, has accepted terms with the Harrisburg base ball. Either drafting and farming will a Committee on Transportation. Regarding the Gus Schmelz and Tom Brown have been fast (Pa.) Club.- Daniels has never played profess have to be abolished or else rules must be many rumors relative to the reported effort made friends and running mates for a long lime. It ional ball, but his backstop work in amateur adopted at Ihe spring meeting providing for the by President Von der Alie to purchase certain was Gus who brought Tom from minor to major ranks has been very good, and the young Nor- return of players to the same clubs from whom Cleveland players, President Robison said: "No. League company. That was back in 1884. Gus folkian is expected to hold his end up creditably they were drafted in case they are permitted t« you can depend on it that no one will buy any brought him from Kaston. Pa., to Columbus, O. in Harrisburg. return to the Western League. of the Cleveland stara. They will stay in the He had Tom for his captain part of the time in The sympathy of a large circle of friends is ex Forest City. I fully expect to play© Sunday Ohio©s capital, and he has just appointed him Kama* cu the present ground*. If uuy obstacle©s tended to your Portsmouth correspondent, "Bat -Pittsburg will not use Eatcliffe, a young captain of the Senators. N. Ball" (Mr. Isaac) iu his deep bereavement iu fielder secured last fall. ii

earnest,-©hard v.©orking man, and will doubtless become us prime a favorite in Full River as lie has in every city in which he has played. It seo:u.^ tu he Manngcr -©Connie" Murphy -in Now Bedford. Mr. Mtirp-hy tliir.ks he can rnuJic as good a, showing in tli:;! city ;is anyone, ami Tile Brims wIck-Baike-Colleiider Company, the gentlemen who are b;i.ci.hiK up the club seem to IK- willing to give "Connie"© a chance to MauuTactirrefs of show his mettle. His many friends will wish him much luck. Billiard, Pool and Combination Tables. Great interest is manifested in the movements Importers of and Wholesale and Ketail JJealers in of Fred Doe this year. New Rutland does not want to see him out of base ball. u.s he is a BILLIARD MATERIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. big card. D4» could have had the Taunton MAIN OFFJ.CUS: SCO Broadway, New York; Nos. 4, 6, 8,10 and 13 W. 6tH St., Cincinnati; fnuiehise, bur. preferred not to taicltle that Xos. !i63 ami ;Jl»J Wsibash Ave., t;hi<;;ijjo; No. 113 S. 4th Sfc., St. toili*. problem. HP 1ms an offer from Rail 1©iver to play »:^cond base and captain, the teaui and may accept the ssiine. Doe may not hav©e pleased e\crybod.v in base hall, but he is a Worker and offices and suit-Brooms iuall principal cities. htst s-Ttson c/!«t him a round JjiTOO; not to sp(>ak H. J. BERGMAW. Agcmt. of several hundrk©d lost in wagers in backing his THE CLUB NOW GETTIKG THE PLAY ciuh. It, looks as if John Irwin would handle tlie Taunton team. Tlie Circoi; Committee, and. ERS INTO THE FOLD, ill fact, the other clubs is) the New England Lc-aghe, want Taunton, beiajuse it is so conve niently situated, belli; very easy of access to Full River. New Bedford and © Broc-kton, and Ho Base Ball Significance Attached to thpi-e will he plenty of rivalry between thes<> CREAHAFSCHAT. cities. Irwin has :i knack of tiding able to get President Soden©s New York Visit a first-class team and lie has many friends The American Billiard Association©s in Taunton who would be glad to give him all Kighth Anniversary Its Good Fin B, Carom, Combination anil Pool tbe encouragement in their power. ol the Brims wick Malke Collender Make. the Final Disposition ol the Mr. Elmer Woodlmry, the president of the ancial Condition Clarence E. Maine State league, is tht> proprietor of the Green SiittonVNew Record, Etc. Orders fro in till parfH of tlin world piv.mptly attends i to Union Depot restaurant in Portland, Me., and Over l,OOOfpQO JToise Subduei©s Sold. The eighth anniver& was a "Hohe" Whiting, the centre fielder of the association has !f8ir>.U:-> in bank and paid true that Mr. Sexton is as yet but practically tliiiig of the past. The visit vyas not a Pawtucket team, is handling the Paw tucket out .^5i> for sick benefitrs during the past a boy, even, if he won the laurel wreath of long one for the terms were entirely satis roller polo team in great shape. Last week year, which is probably the smallest amount victory iu the Centennial tournament in this factory. Klobeda-nz was the first member his club won both of its games away from of money paid out any year during the ex city in ©76, which in many respects was one home, a . rare performance indeed. His club istence of the association. There is a very of the greatest tournaments ever held in any ojf the team to sign a contract fur this sea- leads the League, and Fred Doc©s New Bedfords city; and, certainly from the present paucity sdn aud he was the only player who had are a very clone second. large amount of money due this organ of experts before, the billiard world, it Is to called 011 the president. Presumably Soekiilexis, the Indian, who comes from Old- ization from members who are in be questioned if any such tournament will "Kloby" was a little short, for lie signed town. Me., near Baiigof, and who made siu:h a the arrears. Yet the financial show again take place for many a year to come. a contract, and that generally means a lit reputation by his tine playing NVbile a member ing is very remarkable and probably tle inohey in hand on account. President So- of the Holy Cross College team, left for South much ahead of the National Association at tht- In the brief period of twenty years it seems deft received a call by letter from Yeac«", and Bend, . Ind., last Thursday, where he will play same* age. In the aggregate both associations almost incredible that in artistic greatnesa the a contract was forthwith dispatched. Yeager is With the Not re D.©u;.:e team. He has hud ninny will s who bad not more their contracts. No trouble in securing signa The Veteran, Tim Keefe, is working aWcy past IS years. As times ul©e now growing better than a national ret uiation, or practically a* tures is anticipated, for the League president with the Harvard pitchers in the cage. He all members in tbe arrears to both organiza great as Fraii©; Ives is to-day. © The two IMons, rarely mokes a, change after making up his has some excellent material to handle and he tions should pay up, while professionals who Slosson, Sexton, Kudolplu- and Gamier were all miud. thinks that Harvard will give a good account, of are not members should become such. These master experts; while Daly, Kenssiiiger and Shaw THE VETERANS. itself when the time comes. billiard associations have come io *ta.v, and H were considered sufficiently great to be classed Dttffy never looked better, and seems to be in The Pawtucket CHib waived claim to John S. is time thai some of the rich professionals of among the others, twenty years later, or more, a gocd way to carry out the expectations of his Merriman. of Philadelphia, so that Newport, the country should donate some of their money we can name but three really great players, friends that he will play In his old-time form R. I., could have him. whore it will do some good to deserving mem Ives, .Schaefer and SIossoo©, while it is a ques the co©uhkg s©atnnior. Between bowling and ice The salary roll of the Boston Cmb for the bers of their business. tion if Ives is not in a class all by himself. skiUiug he has got all the exercise he wanted next season will just about come to $32,500. This dt©cay of professional experts, has been dus during the winter. Fred Woodcock, the left-hander who was once Talking of rich professionals reminds us of to two causes- the neglect of encouraging State© The veteran of the team is Charley Ganzel, given a trial by Ftttsburg, will be kept busy John Cullahan, of Milwaukee; John Murphy, of tournaments, and the professional crime of the who ealue to Boston In iSS9. In the following this season. He will coach the Tufts and Dart Boston, and Maurice Daly, of New York. We do salary list business. Tlie evil of botli was point year Tucker, Long and Ixnve, of the infield, and mouth College teams and Inter hi the season uot know who is the richest of the three, but ed out nearly twenty years ago, but it lias re Charley Nic-hols entered the rolls. What would will play with an independent team. probab©y Mr. Murphy, of boston. A check for quired nearly twenty years to convince manufac the Boston Club have dime wit limit. Nicbols all W. II. Long, Augusta. Me., and W. .1. Dorman, $500 from each man to the association would turers ami exm.©i-ts that words of wisdom may these years? There .isn©t a pi U-lier in tlie coun Belfast, Me., would like to hear from players be accepted no doubt, or at least conditionally, emanale from the pen of nieu who are iieltbor try with his record during a like term of ser who are desirous of playing in the Maine State the condition- being that these men, should manufacturers nor experts. Practically, or strict vice. He is al.Vi©ys on deck, always willing, a League. appologiKe for not being niemV;ers of these asso ly Kjjeakiuj:, all parties have so far survived the .wonderful worker, never grumpy and always Pitcher Jim Sullivan is receiving congratula ciations. These men will, ...f course, say to them volcano of this professional folly, and it seeuia doing his level best, always playing to win, and tions on the birth of a daughter. selves, "Why not tax. the manufacturers, who to be to the credit of all that they not only iww never letting up. To all appearances he has yet .1. C. MORSE. are rich?" Simply because thv manufacturers see it, but are ready and willing to adulit the ubuiy years of usefulness before him., and the are, and have been, niembers for years past. professional error:! of the past. Tula is the only swine eon be said of the comrades who joined Hagerstmvn©s New Ball Grounds. H. W. Collcnder was a member from the creu- hope and salvation of piofessional billiards. The the team when he did. Hagerstown, Md.. Feb. 15. The Hagerstown tion of the lirst association up to the day of past generation belongs to the past. I*t us PRESIDENT SODEN Electric Railway Company has selected -a site bis death, while his partners iu business art- profit by tin© experience which has been learned. Bald before leaving that his visit to New York for a new ball park along its Williamspoi-t line, members to-day. Frank Ives wants to read the Kxperts who were on the salary list are no had no base lxi.ll signilicance. He feels confident about three mil.es from this city. Tlie grounds riot act to Daly. The latter is making too much richer: while manufacturers are much poorer, lu. the club will be in the swim in another season. will be inclosed with a fence and equipped with money and spending entirely too little. this respect both classes are about .even, or Speaking of the chaises in the rules he thought Inrge grandstands, etc. The hnse ball and ath quits. !t is practically heads or tails! Manu they were for the better, and would greatly aid letic club bus been tendered tlie use of the new Clarence E. Green, who is about to retire facturers, of course, have their plant. Experts the "umpire to secure the discipline necessary grounds, in addition to other offers of a valuable from the Chicago Athletic Association, or Club, their reputation, and there you are after nearly anil sadly lacking on tbe field last season. Mr. character by the trolley people. Plans are rap to open a billiard room of his own in that. a quarter of u ©century of professional jugglery 1 Seden does not agree With Harry Cornish, of tlie idly maturing for tbe reorganization of the city, is one of the best known and most ex Knickerbocker Club of New York, that hand ball Cumberland Valley League for the coming sea perienced room keepers of this country, although To return, however, to Sexton, this colossal is an adequate substitute for spring trips. Mr. son. still a very young man. S©.iice his sojourn in Chi figure of the past, assures us that he is not half Scdetl is the last man in the world who would cago Mr. "Green has made more than good use as much in need of a Sexton as of an under throw away money foolishly, and he says that of his time. \Vhile cot engaged in billiards taker. "I am .ilive," says the ©©Comanche" of he believes strongly in spring trips and that Mr. Green was a journalist. I)iu-iii(? the last the* Bowery, "but that is all, and that is a mis they do a world of good for the ball player. four or live years, while connected with the take, as 1 am dead from my head down. My body, arms and logs are patched up. upholstered Mr. Soden and Mr. Omant will attend the and pay for it before leading clubs of that city, he was practically League meeting In Baltimore. Bolh expect to giving It ft trial. both, as he not only nmnagert the line room and glued together. There is nothing of me bsive for the scene of fiction on the 9 A. M. Iho firm who in in that fine club house, but edited its publica left,©© said Sexton in his attempt at dead earn Colonial express Wednesday next, and both will afraid to lot you try tion All of this experience among tbe best estness, "but what you see.©-© And for a dead be accompanied by their wives. After the meet thtir incubator before of leading business men of Chicago should prove man lie is certainly very much alive. No! ing they will take in the inauguration-in Wash buying has no faith of great beuetit to Mr. Green in his new room. Sexton is not yet. dead. As a matter of fact. ington. in their m chine. We Mr. Green is essentially, or by nature and in he is stouter and better lotsking now than he RADP,OUtlNE©S DKATII. -will sell you «nr:< ON stinct, a gentleman, and it Is more than prob was twenty years a;,<;), and with a. few more rail Mr. Scden heard with reyret the demise of TRIAL. NOT A able that it is his Intention to establish an road accidents lie may develop into the only Charley Radboume. It was with difficulty that CENT until tried and other such room there as W. .P. Muswy has made adonis of the business.! Long may tills noble a child can ran it character live! . .... Mr. Soden was able to induce him to sign a with 0 minutes at so famous that Mussev©s Chicago roo:u has more tWiitra©C* to play with Boston after tire I©rovl- tention a day. than a national reputation. There is plenty of det©ce Club sold out iu IttSfi. Mr. goden went to room in Chicago for more such rooms as Mus- Schaefer©s challenge to Ives, issued a few days BroS idence. bought the club ttlt for ifTOOO. and We won FiRST PRIZE WORLD©S FAIR and. sey©s. and pvo-©ei-sionuls everywhere, including ago, is not couched in very courteous language, in the .sale of players $8200-were, realised, so wilL win you for a steady customer if you \V. P. Mnsscy. will with Cm!vt;c<-.© E. Green and as such is not calculated to smooth down the that there was a dividend to eacli club that wilrohly buy ours on trial. Our large cata nothing but success in his new venture. quills on the back of "the fretful porcupine," Ixwjfiit a player. Con Daily and Paul Hines logue will cost you 6 cents and give you $100 if, indeed, Ive-; can lie regarded a©s fretful. It is I©aiwe to Bosrto« as its share of the players. worth of practical information on poultry and George Sutton. tlie Canadian bllllardtst. lias ilofideu©.y O©.ir opinion li;:.u he is quite the cou- Speaking of Rod bourne. Arthur Irwin said that incubators and th« money there is in the busi broken the short stop record. Iji a 14-inch traiy, possessed, with unlimited ammunition to he recalled a game that "had" once pitched in ness. Pitins for Brooders, Houses, etc., 25. bulk-line g;ime at Chicago. February i::. after make the "enemy" such. Mr. Schaefer, whose ThMiton. >©. .f.. in 1883. when Dan Ci©onhi played N. B. Send us the n0m»s of three persons missing© the lirst two shot.*, he run 30«». the c©uil©c.nge is now strong, would have been more with the Trenton Club, and In siv innings Interested in poultry and 25 cents and we will game. © He made 345 points before missing. s-o. had he been more courteous in addressing it *cutwly a.s many as one of the local club even send you " The Bicycle: its Care and Repair," tu Mr. Ives. K©ven UK. ex-salaried experts of this fouled the ball. a book of 180 subjects »nd 80 illustrations, Charles W. Erooke, who died !n New York on country have not a.s ye! developed iu their des THE KXTRA- MEN. worth $5 to any bicycle rider. the mimdiis of the 7th lust., was uot only peration into the ethics (©.©) of the prixe tighter The latest about Boston©s spare men is that well known in this his native city as a fine It is more than probable that Ives would play PoJan will go to Kansas City, and Mc.C.aun to VON CULIN INCUBATOR CO., amateur billiard player, hut his reputation as Sehaefer for JfiiOO a side, at almost any game Townto. Dolan©s preference is to go to Provi Box 575.DELAWARE CITY, 0EL, one of the foremost criminal lawyers of this known on a billiard table, as it is certain that dence, because it is >"o near his home, but Man country AMIS probably more than national. a*, the outset Ives w.ould not, be handicapped. ager ©Murray could not see his w-ay clear to A bout "a iiuarter of :i century ago Mr. 15 rook e The one obstacle lu - this case (barring Mr. pii.vlug the ©money tluit Boston wants. No player made New York City his home. Since wbi-©h Schaefer©s d©scourtesyi. is the question of table. iii tli.e country has been a.s widely sought as time he has been seen l>nt little in Hie bil It is I rue. ac-ordlng to the rules in this instance, lloGann. who is booked to join the Toronto liard rooms of this city. His early career as Ilial Sehaefer is i©i«ht. Imt Ives is no*, a iDi©.ifi tfi»ni. Both Selee and Irwiu have been a* close- a Philadelphia!), however, his brilliant, wit. who can Iv liui;d!ed as a sponge. The bud bkniil utouthed as ovsters in this matter, but It got which he inherited fiwrn hi:? Irish ancestors: between these e.xuerts requires diplomacy. Which out just the same. It is .©(musing this serrecy his ever e.xejuisite. manly, high-toned and gen- is not likely to bv bestowed in the columns o.© about such matters. Irwin is very ecstatic tlemanlv betulna. together with his finely edu the public O.© daily newspapers. Ives imi.v be about Met Hum. whom he considers to-day one of >F BEAUTIFUL C?L R3 cated minil. "will not only not. soon be 1©orgntveu. wrong, but JSchaefer is not quite right in his the ifiosi prwuiising batsmen in the country ami rVlTHOUT but the premature death of this brilliant and present attitude. Proft-sskHial courtesy should worth ft place in any team. It is safe to say giited man will cause sorrow among©*©those who not be overlooked at tlu- present day, but more that were Irwin in the place of Sclee he would tLECI had the pleasure of knowing him. m especially so by Mr. Schaefer. The. Wizard is not part with this player. Irwin is of the by no means a gem©...©;- man in the business than .opinion Hint it will take big money to induce Frederick Sr-e.bfT.srer. one of Harrv .T. Berg- is Napoleon. It is true that he was, but it is a club to part with this player alter he lias niiin©s men. is not only a genius in the very no le.-©s true.-that he. is not. That, is what had another season. delicate work of sewing torn billiard cloth, but Scbaefer forgets. I>ut. which Ives remembers. SPOKES FROM THE Ht©R. so expert Is he in this resjxvt that you can There Is where the latter has the advantage and Those .©aide partners of the Augusta Club two Acim> Ki)l.|iei-Co.,S.>iitli scarcely see where the cloth has been lorn. the former has not. very bright and promiMiiir young: players- .toe find frequently have to t©ff-l around the cloth to TfauH. the short .stop, an-! Mike Doaerty. the third discover the work. Very many cobblers who While tlie ex-salaried experts are endeavoring baseii-ian will be separaird this -year, the former men torn billiard cloth either leave a huge to continue to play bUHante in ©the ©newspapers; K©Jing to Newport and the latter to Hartford. hump there for the bulls to jump over, or so Thomas ©Toley, S;-.©, and Tnoirius Foley. .Jr., are ©Manager Selee has cancelled-his game with -Hie stain the cloth Kl©ie: iioaing it as to practi making ti.inga lively in the Nuvihwest. or St. SjjrinKfieUi.* ©for Friday. April 10, the Comiecli- cal! v make 11 looU like <",ie of the wild and Paul. At o!ie time it be^i-u to luok as if young ciit Fast Day. as he wants to play in Connec wonderful-looking j.osteis for the recent benefit Foiey bad IP) ha©-ulio©.ie. but it is -evident from ticut that da©v. He will play Springfield the fol to Kd\vard McL:iu.:rhlin. Seelierger. however, is his recent wn.-U thai if Jie, continues to improve lowing day and play Fall River the following no sueii cobbler, for he not or.lv does not use he will make ,-;s jrie.tl a name, for hitnself as i,! ;d week. an iron, but seems to have a "patent" of his h©s d©:.1-! iiiguis©,11 d father. At present the So it turns out that Fall River has signed own for nrtlstic work in this resjiect which is youiix-i;-"!© plays practically well eiiO©igh to cuter Mike Birmiusham for iirst base. Who was with not often equaled if ever excelled. aiUH.^t :©.n.v Stale tfiurni©.mpnl. AK the stars firs the New Bedford Club last year. Birmingham Sample u^Cnl JtUJiBKK nr»ic!e. Enclose dyinc out. and State jilinera coming to the, front, Vila; introduced to New Eiialaiid base ball by j A. F. Troescher and L. F. Silya, of New the bouse of. Foley still honors that mime ike Aso©X©i;uWu in 1SV5, and lie is a iteatiy, j BeuJ, In1, York, uaid Chicago a visit duriua the tmst ^T CEEAHAN. the New Jersey division of the League nia delegation left for home Saturday night, was not opposed for the office of second and they were angry. It is thought now vice president, and he was elected unaii that there will be formed at once a rival LIOSSEMBLY. imously. K. s. Hartwell, of Denver, re racing league, to be controlled by West THE NEW YORK SHOW fused to be a candidate for re-election as ern men and to include most of the tracks treasurer. The New York contingent nom in the West. THE LINES FOR ANOTHER YEAR NOW inated E. Kostomlatsky, of the Iowa divi WANT NO "PROS." WILL PROBABLY BE THE LIST sion, but he was defeated by EL C. Gleu The admission of the professionals to denning, of Kentucky, for the office. Ai the League membership, both as associate LAID DOWN, Auditing Committee consisting of J. Fred and active, was killed by the opposition NATIONAL AFFAIR. Adaras. of Boston; and J. J. Van Nort of the New York State division. The first of Scranton. was also elected. vote was 153 to 100, 169 being the two- PENNSYLVANIA©S POOR POLITICS. thirds necessary to elect. Tlie measure A Reactionary Spirit Rules and Permits The wildest excitement prevailed during was lost here by 16 votes, and on a sec Sentiment Now in Favor of Local Shows the election for officers. The Peunsylvaui; ond ballot, brought about by another meas division refused to join forces with the ure, 159 votes were cast in. favor of the o! But Few Reforms Many Meas New York men, assuming that Candidatt admission of the "pros" to 96 against, 171 The Value oi the Big Show- Elliott held the most powerful hand, anc being required to gain the two-thirds. The ures Looking to Improvement Lost this State, as well as Ohio. Illinois and vote of New York as a body in either case Further Details oi the Exhibitors Massachusetts, failed in all designs to would have brought this to success. capture the offices. Had Pennsylvania wish The attempt to change the method of New York Wins the Presidency. ed she could have had Keeuan on the awarding the National Meet from a mail and Their Products, Potter ticket, but her representatives re vote of the delegates to a vote at the Na The L. A. W. Assembly held in Albany, fused to dicker with the New York con tional Assembly meeting was defeated. The New York National Cycle Show- Feb. 10, 11 and 12 was more remarkable tiiigeut. The plan to empower the State Boards probably the last of its kind closed oa for what was left undone than for what OFFICIAL REPORTS. to conduct their racing affairs and have the night of, Feb. 13, in a blaze of glory, was done. A reactionary spirit prevailed, The morning session of the League was the National Board act as a sort of arbi after a week .of excitement galore. The af arid so the League will plod along another devoted to the. reading of the reports of trator was withdrawn. The sentiment of fair, was an artistic and financial success. year pretty much in the old grooves. the various officers. President Elliott©s re tlie meeting was against allowing State Nevertheless the sentiment of the exhibit Among tiie notable measures presented port was lengthy and dealt extensively with boards to legislate too freely upon racin ors now favors abandonment of big na and lost were that admitting the profes the growth and work of the organization matters. tional shows in future and the concentra sional to the League membership; that during last year. Secretary Bassett an. An amendment offered by Douglas Rob tion of energies in many local shows. Be giving to the We.st divisional option on nounoed in his report that the membership ert, of St. Louis, a member of the National low will be found some further details of the ©Sunday racing question; that providing has now reached 74.076 members, an in Racing Board, providing for both ama the show, with description of the exhibits: for an omoial referee and officials for the crease of 84,419 members over last year©s teur and professional championships unde? national circuit; that for State Racing figures. The total income of the League League auspices, was carried. In support Board control, and another giving a salary for 1896 was $123,495.18. as compared with of the amendment it was urged that it was THE BOARD OF TRADE to the Racing Board chairman. The only the previous record of $60,351.1!). The re essential to satisfactorily determine the noticeable incident of the Assembly was port of the Auditing Committee shows t real champions in their respective classes Submits Its Annual Report and the election of Potter to the presidency. balance of $10,561.64 now on hand. Reports each year. Elects a New President. AH the other proceedings and accomplish from the road and transportation commit NO SALARIES. ment were commonplace. Following Is a tees showed that a vast amount of satis The rejection of the proposition to make On Wednesday, Feb. 10, the annual meet detailed account of the meeting: factory work was transacted during the the chairman of the National Racing Board ing of the National Board of Trade was past year. a salaried official created great surprise. It held. The stockholders met in the concert THE FIRST DAY GIDEON©S REPORT. was expected that the assembly, appre hall of the Palace, President R. L. Cole- While the president of the League is sup ciating the labor of properly adjusting the man in tlie chair. The president©s report posed to hold the premier position in the large racing interests of the L. A. W., set forth the prosperous condition of the Devoted to Matters Connected With organization, it was proved at this meeting would make the office worth about $2500 Board, and stated that, as a result of the Good Roads. that George D. Gideon, the chairman ot a year, independent of its running expenses. success attending the redistribution of The annual meeting of the National As the Racing Board, is unquestionably the The entire western Pennsylvania and part stock the active membership consisted of sembly of the League of American. Wheel- most popular officeholder. Upon taking the of the Massachusetts vote was cast against 124 members, and the associate member ineii opened Wednesday, Feb. 10, in the floor to read his report he was received the measure, while the New York and New ship numbered 137. The treasurer©s report hall of the Young Men©s Christian Asso with tremendous applause, attesting to the Jersey men were in favor of it. It was showed; receipt©s aggregating $134.804.02 ciation, at Albany, N. Y. The first day interest taken in racing matters by the felt by a large majority of the delegates and expenditures amounting to $121,242.45. of the meeting is by rule devoted to the L. A. W. members and demonstrating his that the wish of the New Yorkers to make NEW . OFFICERS. consideration of matters connected, with fitness for the head of the racing interests. the position a. salaried one implied tha.t The stockholders proceeded to elect a new highway improvement and an interesting In his report he said that there are now they had some candidate in view for the Board of Directors as follows: R. L. Cole- zneeting was held, lasting all day. Ohiet 1973 professional racing men. The numbei office. Chairman Gideon will not accept man, A. L. Gar ford, George H. Day. C. W. Consul Potter was in charge of the meet of sanctions granted last year shows the the office of chairman of the Racing Board Dickerson, A. G. Spalding. J. L. irost, W. ing and addresses were made by men prom healthy condition of racing in every section for another season, and, as few of the pres Measure, C. S. Dickermau, L. M. Wail- inent in road improvement matters from of the country. He reported a balance ot ent Board will serve, the L. A. W. is at wright, A. R. Peck, R. S. Crawford, C. H. all parts of the ©country. $2,591.81 on hand, the income from his de present without a Racing Board. Funnell and A. K. Brown. At the subse An interesting exhibit of road improve partment during the year, and the Assem SOME CONCESSIONS. quent meeting of the new Board the fol ment matter was also made by President bly, upon a motion of Albert Mott, of The Intercollegiate Association came be lowing officers were elected: A. L. Garford, Sterling Klliott in a hall adjoining the as Maryland, voted unanimously that he be fore the body and through the effort of Elyria. O., president; George H. Day. Hart sembly room in which the meeting was tendered this balance as a fitting return foi President Kirby, of that association, who ford, Conn., vice president; C. W."Dicker- held. A collection of all matter connected his work. Regarding the suspension of Fred was given the floor by the assembly, secur son, Chicago, second vice president; W. with the work of the L. A. W. in road Titus, of New York, and his application foi ed the passage of a rule that allows col A. Redding, New York, treasurer; B. R. Improvement, was shown, and a fine dis- reinstatement the board recommended that leges to pay the expenses of members to Franks, New York, secretary. play made of the designs submitted in no leniency be shown the rider. It argued closed college contests. The Century Road Mr. Garford was chosen unanimously competition for the new posters advertis that Titus© violation of the racing rules 01 ub through its president, W. A. s©kinkle, upon the motion of C. W. Dickerson, ing the League. in ©96 warranted permanent expulsion from also secured a hearing, and won the meas who has been mentioned very prominently Every State in the Union was represented the L. A. W. * ure it introduced, making the punishment for the position himself. In presenting "with the exception of Florida and Louis- GIDEON©S IDEAS. of racing men on the track apply also to the the name of Mr. Garford Mr. Diekersoti Sana. The muster represented about 263 Gideon favored divisional option on the road racing of the country. This combina said he recognized that unanimity was delegates and 40 ex-officio voters, equiva Sunday racing question and declared that tion of the two organizations brings about the great desire of the Board, and by select lent to !)3 per cent, of the voting strength separate championships for both amateur the complete control of racing- men whether ing Mr. Garford he believed that this ob of the League. There was quite a little and professional riders should be held. He on the road or track. ject is maintained. interest attached to one delegate in par urged that the League should withhold its CONTESTED ELECTIONS. GARFORD©S VIEWS. ticular. This was Miss Mabel Woodberry, sanction for six-day races, as they are a It was decided that in the event of a con Mr. Garford accepted the honor, say of Danville. 111., who bears the distinction detriment rather than an advantage to the tested election in any division such con ing among other things that he was of being the first woman to act as a dele sport. He deemed an official referee ini test must first be referred to the division not given much to talking, but. rather gate in the L. A. W. Assembly. practicable on the circuit but favored dis rights and privileges committee, if there liked to act. He had no fixed policy THOSE WHO SPOKE. trict referees or the selection of the chair is one, within 10 days after the result is for the Board to announce at that time, President Klliott called the meeting to man, or members of State Racing Boards to announced in the official organ of the but said he hoped the new Board would order shortly after ]0 o©clock and intro act in the capacity of referee at race meets League, and must be heard and decided by retire with as fine a record as that attain duced Chief Consul I. B. Potter, of New Gideon thought the L. A. W. racing rules such committee within 30 days thereafter. ed by the Board of ©96. In closing Mr. York, as chairman of the day. Mr. Potter should govern road racing and advised the Any contestant shall have the right to an Garford said that great credit was due received an ovation when he assumed L. A. W. to send the fastest professional appeal, and if the committee delays its de to retiring President Ooleman. who had charge of the proceedings. He said he riders to Scotland next June to represent cision beyond the 30 days the matter caxi so directed the policy of the corporation would ta.ke up the side-path question, and the United States at the international meet. be referred to the national rights and privi that it had attained great prominence and introduced Lieutenant Governor Woodruff He was disposed to look unfavorably upon leges committee. Except on appeals the brought about many reforms in the interest as having been instrumental in securing handicappers officiating as referees at race division must pay all expenses incurred by of all the bicycle manufacturers of the the celebrated path from Brooklyn to meets. He counseled the L. A. W. to move the national committee in the considera country. Coney Island. The Lieutenant Governor slowlv in pacing the State racing boards tion, report and settlement of the contest. Regarding future shows, it Is the inten was received very heartily. He assured in control of the State racing interests un In case of an appeal the contestant shall tion of the National Board to foster local the delegates that he would do all in his der the head and advisement of the chair deposit in advance with the chairman of shows rather than national ones: that is, power to promote the good roads question man of the National Board, unless the kit- the national committee a sum sufficient to the local agents instead of the manufac to a successful issue. ter be empowered to remove the State cover all such expenses, which sum may be turers will make the exhibits. The follow Benjamin J. Cob en, of Portland. Ore., Board men from office. He also urged that refunded to the contestant by a vote of the ing resolution was adopted covering this was next introduce.! and talked on the L. A. W. clubs should pay for sanctions for National Assembly, find if so refunded the point: roads question on the Pacific coast, espe race meets in the future. division must pay all expenses. Resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting cially in Oregon and California. James After the election the Assembly ad SOME REINSTATEMENTS. that the National Hoard of Trade of Cycle Maiir Owen, of Newark,, who was instrumental journed until Friday. Before adjournment The Racing Board recommended 72 racing tifacturers discontinue its animal national cvele in securing good roads for New Jersey, Mr. Elliott©s presentation to the League of men for reinstatement to amateur ranks] oxlubtJous, if deemed advisable by the Board followed with an address on the roads in $7000. due him on his contract owing to an among tbe number being W. E, Shaw, prom of Directors ami that in place thereof it en that State. He said that since New .Tersev error, brought out a discussion, in which inent on the New York State racing circuit courage and sanction local cycle shows umicr Mr. Klliott said he had been advised to in ISftj in the amateur class. I. B. Potter terms and conditions prescribed by the Board of adopted good roads Massachusetts. Rhode take $2000 and qnit. but that be would not Directors, upon the following genera! linos. Island. California and Connecticut had also do so, as he inteded to keep right on pub presented an appeal to the assembly, urging Sanction and encouragement to be jri^en lirst done Something in that direction. lishing the "Bulletin" for the other eight it to recommend to the Racing Board tlie and preferably to local cycle boards of trade. W. B. McClintoek. a member of the Mas years of his contract in spite of everybody. reinstatement of Fred Titus, of New York. A percentage of the gross receipts of all local sachusetts Highway Commission: the Hon. The delegates had a banquet at the Stan- to the professional ranks. The proposition cycle shows to be paid to the National Hoard ot A. R. Choate. of Minneapolis: Civil En wix Hall Hotel in the evening, at which met with strong opposition. It was finally Trade of Cycle Manufacturers for its luaiutenauco gineer J. W. Morrison. of Richmond Coun the new president, Mr. Potter, presided. decided to recommend to the Racing Board and increase of its usefulness. ty, and E. C. Harrison. of the Government the reinstatement of Titus by ;March 15. The retiring president. R. L. Coleman. Bureau of Good Roads, also spoke at provided he would write to the racing offi in his final report reviewing the work of length on the subject. THE THIRD DAY. cials expressing repentance of violation of the year, gave the causes which had induced© the rules. the National Board to take the show from SECOND Many Proposed Reform Measures OTHER MATTERS DISPOSED OF. Madison Square Garden, all of which ar* Are Snowed Under. At the evening session the attendance was known. On the motion of A. G. Spalding, Potter, of New York, Wins the Presi The National Assembly of the League of quite small. It. was decide*.! to hold the next a vote of thanks to Mr. Colemau was pass dential Battle. American Wheelmen concluded its "labors meeting of the National Assembly in St. ed "for the absolutely satisfactory manner On Thursday. Feb. 11, the annual busi ate on Feb. 13, the evening session being Louis in February. 18!.>8. A new contract in which he has conducted his office." ness meeting of the L. A. W. was held. found necessary to consider a numbei was entered into with ex-President Sterling STANDING COMMITTEES. Isaac B. Potter, of New York, was elected of unimportant matters. The matters up Elliott for the publication of the "League The last meeting of the Board of Direc president, polling 155 votes out of ©270 cast. for consideration Saturday were amendments Bulletin." by which the League will save tors of the National Board of Trade of Sterling Elliott, of Boston, was confident to the constitution and by-laws, most of over $11.000. Cycle Manufacturers to be held during of re-election until the result of the vote which were on racing matters. A loan committee, to consist of the exe- the show took place Friday afternoon in \vas announced. He was surprised at Pot Scarcely one of the many measures came utive committee and the secretary and the committee room. The purpose of the ter©s overwhelming victory, but accepted to a successful issue, because of the oppo treasurer of the League, was created with meeting was to appoint the standing com his defeat magnanimously ©and moved that sition of the New York State division, the object of loaning funds from the big mittees for tlie year, which was done as Potter©s election be made nnnnininous. which, although it. withdrew its objection divisions to any of the smaller ones, with follows: This was carried. to the control of racing by the League ot the object of aiding the latter in recruiting Legislation .T. F. Stimson, C. S. Dikeman, THE MINOR. OFFICES. American Wheelmen, took exception to their membership and aiding in road im George It. Bidwell. The election for minor offices was many measures. The New York delegation provement work. Membership Joseph L. Tost, L. M, Wain- closely contested. The Western, Pennsyl frequently made the statement that alto The action of the executive committee wright. .-.,--. vania and Massachusetts divisions entered gether too much attention was paid to of 1808 in reducing the sanction fees was Press Kirk Brown, George Pane, O. H Fun- indorsed and the reduction officially ac- nell. ,: . . © Into a deal and nominated T. J. Keoimn, racing. Transportation C. W. Dickinson, L. M. Waln- Jr., of Pittsbm-g for first y-ico president. AJS EXPONENT OF SUNDAY RACING. ©epted as a law. A. Cressy Morrison, of Milwaukee, was Su.iday racing for the West was ably The system of renumbering the members. wright. Walter Measure, A. R. Pftck, George R which has been going on until 43,OCR)© mem Bidwell. nominated in opposition to Kecuan, and. represented by Chief Consul Kerrigan, of Arbitrations, Collef-tions and Law A. L. Gar- supported by the strong New York vote, California; Robert M. Welch, the Califor bers have new numbers, will be changed, ford, William A. Reading, J. F. Stimsou, A. R. be split the We-slern combination, and was nia member of the Racing Board; A. C. ind the numbers will be given out in the Peck, Joseph L. Yost. Lelected by a majority of 124 votes. His Willison and many others. New York mler of joining. Hitherto the first 100 Inspectors of Election B. S. Lovell, William lelection was also made unanimous. C. F. State, headed by Mr. Townsend, opposed the nembers have been held as honorary nuru- measure and voted against it. Tlie Califor iers for officers retiring. The assembly then Notwithstanding the skirmishing to ob- ieriUcr, of Patei©son, the Chief Consul of adiGurued, 13

tain the secretaryship of the Cycle Board last year, and will be Bald©s mount during the of Trade, 12rnest R. Franks was re-elected coming season. With flying colors. BUFFALO WHEEL CO. THE RETAIL, DEALERS. Two paintings of Niagara framed in tired wheels marked this company©s .stand, where The Executive Board of the National As Vice President J. T. Riddle was in charge. A sociation of Cycle Dealers, which was tem woman©s wheel in maroon, a man©s in green, porarily organized at the Chicago show a racer in yellow and a eoarbinatioa taademi in Friday evening, elected the following per black comprised this exhibit. manent officers: President, George B. BBCK BICYOLK SADDLE CO. Harmaii. of Denver; first vice president, Forty-eight saddles finished in colors were F. A. Very; Boston; second vice presi- shown here. There are a number of different pat deat, J. J. Mandery, Buffalo; third vice terns, with wide and narrow back, long and president, W. K. Ltoaoh. San Antonio. siiort pommel, and adjustable to the size of Tex.; secretary, John McCargo, St Louis; the rider. Felt, lining ia inserted beneath the treasurer, George Colister. Cleveland. The leather coverings and the aperture is built up headquarters of the Association will be at by transverse strips of leather or rattan. St. Louis. THE BRIDGEPORT GUN IMPLE.MBSTT CO. An extensive line of sundries was shown at the stand of this firm. The specialties are the THE EXHIBITS. Tally-Ho laiof> aud Bridgeport hygienic saddle. This year©s lamp is extremely liaadsotue iu ap Detailed Description of the Most Not pearance and Is built with every part easily detachable for cleaning purposes. The.saddle is able Things on Show. of the padded style, with a laminated wood Below will be found a brief but thorough base. The padding consists of two layers of review©of what the leading exhibitors of pure wool felt depressed in the centre to conform the show spread before the world: to the shape of the pelvio bones. The Star coin- ANDKAB (JULIUS) & SONS GO. bin at ion pedals and lamp brackets were also on It doesn©t pay to buy a bicycle whose guarantee is unidentified with Tbe wheel on which Barrows, of Denver, made exhibition. a straightaway halt© in .58 3-5 vras the centre BUFFALO CYCLE CO. responsibility simply because it is cheap. There is wise economy in of interest at this stand, where the seven Asdrae The display of this concern was extremely every dollar that the Columbia costs. models were shown, including a. racer, a road neat. A handsome design- of green carpet cov ster, a woman©s wheel, and diamond and com hi-* ered the floor, the darkness of which was taste Biition tandeme, as well as a roadster ana woman©s fully relieved by bright nigs strewn carelessly wheel ol© the 1875 model. J. C. Seimidtbauer a boat. In addition to the line of Envoys and was in .charge... Souvenir cards, bearing the Fleetings, one Envoy was exhibited, fitted with lightest safety nmde (saiety via), attracted at the Simpsoti lever etLaJn, with which this wheel tention. is furnished when requested. In attendance were AMERICAN CLOCK CO. E. C. Henry and C. H. Funnel!. The cyclometer shown by this company was BROWNE BICYCLE PUMP CO. «oe of the neatest at the show aud appeared A novel foot puny) wag shown at this stand. STANDARD OF TO ALL to please all the ooloofcers. It weighs but 1% It is cylindrical in. shape, only 5 inches hi ounces, and gives the total aud trip mileage. height, but it has a capacity of 6 cubic inches F. O. Clauer looked ai©ter the crowds who con at air per stroke. It is set on the ground, and THE WORLD. <* ALIKE. stantly tilled, the bootk. the pressure of the foot operates it. Its size AMERICAN WALTHAM MFG. OO. enables one to carry it in the pocket while riding. This stand had the exhibit of the -Comet, four The pump was shown by A. W. Munkittrick. Hartford Bicycles, Second only to Columbias, $75, *6 , *50, *45. sing-it; and two tandem models of which were With its aid a tire can be readily inflated in shown. These machines have the three-ball bear twenty seconds. ing of which so much lisa been said. Two BERRANG & ZACHARIAS. wooden, models of the bearing are at the stand,© These two old-timers in cycling were on IPOF*E MFC. CO., Hartford, Conn. jgft GO as to give spectators a better opportunity hand at the stand and were kept busy showing to view tlie arrangement; of the novel construc their B. & Z. brush-top chain lubricant, which Catalogue free from dealers or by mail for one a-cent stamp. * T*" tion. In charge of t©he booth was Fra.uk llowe. is put up in collapsible tubes, the lubricant He proves conclusively that their three-ball bear being forced through the brush ready for appli COMPLETE MODEL OF THE GREAT COLUMBIA FACTORIES, lithographed in colors, ing will run five to six times longer than any other cation to the chain by squeezing the tube. ready to be cut out and built up, affording unlimited amusement and instruction bearing. It was a most attractive novelty. BAIJj TIRE CO. ALADDIN LAMP© OO. This innovation in tires created interest in old and young, sent by mail on receipt of five 2-cent stamps. A Turkish divan in this booth looked inviting New York, the stand being crowded with persons for the weary visitors and was constantly iu use. desirous- of inspecting the goods. Many were A. J. Eno showed and explained the good points favorably impressed, and several orders were of the Aladdin lamp, which are many. taken by William A. (Portland. The ball tire is AJYiEKICAN li. H. O. O. SKWING MAOHJNB also a novelty. Ninety separate balls made of COMPANY. rubber are secured to a flanged rim by an alumi sfantaneous adjustment, and avoiding slipping to take off the bell, and an automatic lode Four models of tbj" American Traveler built num pin inserted in the bottom of the balls. and wearing off the edges of the nut. saves many vain words. by this concern were "gtiown at tliis stand. Some The balls are pressed closely together, so that BLACK MFG. CO. CANADIAN TYPOGRAPH CO. of the special features of these wheels are axle a substantially continuous thread is obtained, A cycloidal sprocket set on top of a post Four models of the Kvans & Bodge bicycle, and sprocket spider in one piece, drop forcings and when the balls are depressed by the weight pointed out this exhibit n.s it did at Chicago, made in Windsor, Ont., were shown by Mr. througliovit; new crank fastening device; flanged of the rider the slight intervening spaces between ami at the same time impressed ittt bar and hubs turned from solid bar steel. H. L. flated by a pump similar to the ordinary bicycle which eight were shown, embracing as many bearing with which they are fitted. In order Mendeuhall was in attendance at this booth, pump, with a hypodermic needle attached. In models a racer, men,©s and women©s roadsters to demonstrate the delicacy of these bearings together with H. H. Smith and M. Spray. case of a puncture the punctured ball is readily and light roadsters, a. double dLiinonil tandem a series of wheels with the balls out of cue AMERICA CYCLE MFG.- CO. removed and a new one inserted. raoer, a double diamond road tandeju and a side, showing the interior construction, wus The booth occupied by this exhibit was hand- BILLINGS & SPENCER OO. drop frame tandem. L. B. Gaylor was in kept niQiviug by means of a fine silk thread. Bomely fitted and very spacious. Thirteen models At the stand was shown by B. C. Billings charge. COKBI.V, P. & F. In all were shown, including lines of the America, and W. P. Post the 1897 pattern, of the well- BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO. The Oorbin silver-toned bells in all styles Hussah and Tuuxis. Besides the exhibit of known B. & S. wrench. It is made shorter than Appropriately surrounded by heavy brass rails, were at the booth of this company. Throughout wheels of 1S97 the company showed ;a curiosity formerly in order to better facilitate carrying iu with handsome brass gute of rich design, the the week visitors were entertained with inusi« iu the way of an old-style wood machine, made the pocket. They also exhibit a complete line of -two spuces oeeUipied by this concern presented front a piano made with bells for notes. Th« by a boy during the ©60s. In charge of the ex drop forgings. As a supplemental exhibit they a very imposing appearance. The new style of exhibit was in charge of C. W. Mallory. hibit was K. Baldwin. During the week in at have on another floor a full-size skeleton, which seaich light lamp was shown by John G. Mills. COLE (G. W.) & CO. tendance at the stand were the America repre is just as gruesome as the real article, made In appearance the lamp Is very handsome, being So well known is this Una©s "3 in 1" eonv sentatives from all over the country. Tbe eiec- completely of drop forgings. heavily embossed. Two new features of it which pound that this year it has been made sub tric sign, in ted, white and blue, was promi AMES & FROST CO. will claim attention are reversible bottom and servient to its latest production the 3 in 1 nent. Attention to this booth was attracted by a n clamp suitable for either forksidu or head. graphite. This is put up in collapsible tubes, ACME ELECTRIC LAMP CO. large sign witti the Imperial trademark iu the Handsotiie souvenirs ia the shape of their well- which facilitates its application to the chain. This electric lamp has an absolutely dry bat centre, brilliantly illuminated from the interior. kntwn trade mark in both gold and silver effects The merits of these articles were ably expliot- tery and seems to have solved the problem of a Nine models of the Imperial were shown, both were given away. ed by G. W. Cole and J. N. H. Slee. Souveuir* perfect bicycle lamp. No amount of jarring will diamond and drop framre. This year©s Imperial©s CURTIS MFG. CO. in the shape of small samples. extinguish it, and there is no heat or odor, most noticeable, difference from the 189t> is a A real novelty at this stand was a new pat CROWN CYCLK CO. while the cost of running it is trifling. two-piece crank and axle. The axle forms a tern oif leather tire. This tire is made lighter Four Crown, singles and one tandem were ARNOLD, SCHWINN & CO. dovetailed joint in centre and is covered by a than the ordinary rubber tire, aud is attached shown at this stand, which is under the carefiU To the racing contingency this exhibit was steel sleeve holding it in place. to a specially built wood rim. The tire is fitted eye of S. H. Veit. An electric sign, containing especially attractive, as besides the regular mod BOSTON WOVEN HOSE & RUBBER CO. to rim by means of brass locks, inserted in 120 lights of various colors, which makes this els of Worlds the company showed the wheels Artistic in every sense of the woid was the apertures. dispensing entirely with cement. stand a marker. The features of the wheel are ridden during the past season by Michael and Vim tire display. Five spaces, side by side, were George W. Ourtis, who showed this tire, claims a line bottom bracket, which is simplicity itself; ilolinson. It had also on exhibition triplet, quad handsomely titted up with rugs and potted that it, has non-slipping qualities, is less liable D-aiiaped tubing on top and bottom stays; fiusk and quint, machines used for racing purposes. palms, with an inviting settee arranged along the to puncture pud is fajstev than the ordinary tire. .joints and a number of other minor improve- Additional interest was centred in the booth back. Overhead was their well-known floxine A tool bag, which clings to the frame without m-ents which make the wheel a strictly high- owing to the fact of the presence of Johnny trade mark outlined with tiny incandescent lights. the use of straps, was also shown, at this stand. grade oae. Johnson aud Toni Eek. Watch charms, iu the Only three tires were shown, and a number of CHASE (L. O.©), & Co. CUSHMAN & DENISOX. shape of composition globe, giving outline of the attendants war* busily at work at all hours ex A •. Chase tire, nine feet in diameter, made of "Perfect" pocket, oilers were nmde a feature continents, were used. plaining and illustrating the operation of the the regulation stock, was the main feature at this stand, being specially manufactured for ADAMS & WBSTLAKE CO. Vimoid repair kit. George L. Sullivan and H. at this booth, which was in charge of W. H. the cycle trade. Mr. CUBhman showed the work The white and nickel finish of the Ad-lake F. Hering, manager of the New York branch, vied Lent. At Intervals around the circumference ings of the little necessities to all who ride Wheels, contrasting with the dark carpeting and with each other in corralling big orders. were incandescent lights, and at night the effect whaels. rugs, rendered the appearance of this stand ex BIGKLOW & DOWSE CO. of tie convbiuiition. was attractive. Chase tires CRAIO CYCLE SADDLE CO. ceedingly handsome. Eight models of the single This firm, New England agents for the Craw- in all si/.t-s and weights wt re also shown. Ae a Pneumatic saddles in four different styles wheel w7ere shown, two tandems and one triplet. ford, aiiowed a line of these machines, besides side show was displayed a collection of-the "1887 were shown hen?, and William 11. CJraig waa Besides the line of cycles, one corner of the its own B. & D. special. No.special features ait1 name.dates of almost every cycle built in the ever ready to explain their advantages over stand was given over to a tasteful display of to l>e found on this line, the representative rather I©nited Stutt©s mounted on tubing anil arranged other makes. They are made in different widths the X-Kay lamp, manufactured by this company. claiming good-general construction. J. A. Long tastefully in a glass case. Their handsome sign and lengths of jionimiei, and as there is but Tbe wheels and lamps were mounted on, plush ford was in a tendance. bearing their unique trade mark showed up one nipple to force in the air, the two sides Stands. F. B. Jones was at the stand, BRE1NNAN, F. H. well. l>eing connected, there is no possibility of one ACME MFG. CO. Mr. Brennan, who is a New Yorker, exhibited CURTIS MFG. CO. side being pumped harder than the other. Al While this company did not endeavor to make a convertible tandem., which can be used as Tucked awny unobtrusively in a corner of the most, any colored leather ia a highly linished SJtate an elaborate display, the manner in which it ar a single or double, with lady or gentleman in Syracuse space was an exhibit of a clever little is furnished. ranged the booths p-roduced a stunning ef front. Can be detached or put together in a few device known as the bicycle chain cleaner and CYGNET CYCLE CO. fect. Twelve models of the Stonaer wheels were minutes. The detachment is made by loosening lubricator,©- which is a circular revolving brush B. L. Sheefer was in charge of this stand shown two taixlems. one diamond and one com two bolts, which let loose two knuckle joints. attached to the rear forks, ami having a hollow. and showed seven models of the Cygnet cycles bination pattern. Gus Boyer, wbo was in charge The changing of the machine from double to I>erforated hub to be filled with powdered gra for men and women. The principal advantage of the exhibit, managed to make a considerable single lowers the gear and vice versa, a feature phite, which the bristles convey to the chain. claimed for this wheel lies in the construction iium.ber of sales during the week. that is lacking in other convertible tandems. keeping it bright and clean, thoroughly lubri of the frajuie, which is built of two pieces of D- BETTS PATENT HEADIJGHT CO.. As a tandem©it weighs forty pounds. cated and prevents it from rattling and squeak shnped steel tubing brazed together, and opened New York City, had one of the most striking BUESCHER MFG. OO. ing. B. C. Wolf was in charge. out. to take in the back wheel. This form- of exhibits in. the Grand Central Palace. The chief This stand contained a complete line of CHICAGO STAMPING CO. construction, does away with all joints, which feature of this exhibit if there wag one that pumps, in hand, foot, and floor patterns; sundries A complete line of the United States wheels, are known to be the weakest, part of every w.as more conspicuous than another was the of all kinds, including lamp brackets, toe-clips, ten models in all, was shown at this stand, bicycle. It also permits the placing of the gigantic headlight which stood six feet high, valves and saddles. One of the specialties worthy which waa appropriately festooned©with Ameri sprocket wheels and chain irrfde of the frame with a reflector four feet in diameter. This was of attention was the No. II Universal connection, can Hags. J. D. Lasley was at the booth through-" line, thus doing away with all the objectionable the largest bicycle lamp that had ever been which has been made by this company for the out the week. One portion of the staurl was oc features attending the sprocket chain method constructed, and was illuminated by a 200-candle post two years, and has given great satisfaction. cupied by Stephen T. Moen, of New York City. of transmitting power. The clothing of the power incandescent electric lamp. Four golden The floor pump is now l»eiug made in two who has closed a djal with the Chicago Stamp rider canaot get caught in, or come into contact Btaruiards, surmounted by eagles with wings sizes, the old pattern being 2x24 inches, the new ing Company by which he represents the uu\- with the gearing, hubs or bearings, and admits posed stood in this space, and upon them- were 1MA22 inches. This gives greater pressure and chines in the Eastern territory. Mr. Moeu©s of the doing away with the chain and mud lamped about 300 Twentieth Century Lamps, allows of quicker service. The quality and finish clientele is an extensive one, and he managed guards, found on all other mokes of. bicycles. finished in nickel, japan and aluminiums. The of the entire lines are a noticeable feature over to appoint a number of sub-agencies during the The single sflveep frame, it is claimed, also company also displayed tandem. mode-Is. One of which H. L. Young delights in speaking of. show. enables the rider to pass over the roughest the attractions of this exhibit was a young BEHREND & ROTHSCHILD. CENTRAL CYCLE MFO. CO. road without receiving heavy jars awl jolts. lady, who was the most magnificently costumed R. 1C. Slaughter and R. C. Thomas were pres There were six models of the Ben-Hur on ex A picture is exhibited showing nine men (1479 of any woman who has appeared iu any bicycle ent to explain the good points of the Masris hibition at this booth. The superb $125 machine IK>unds) standing on a plank, which rests on the show in the world. Her costume consisted of a bicycle lamp and its simple construction radically departing from thf accepted methods handle-bar and seat-post of one of the Wheels. tight-fitting skirt, double-breasted red vest, with enables even a novice to understand it. of frame construction, -.vitli every detail thor COLUMBUS BICYCLE CO. English box overcoat, silk stockings and high The lamps were neatly arranged on a oughly perfected as much ns possible was. of This booth contained sis models of the Coluri-- bicycle shoes, high silk hat ornamented with purple velvet pyramid, which added greatly to the course, the object of particular interest. A very bus line, four being regular models and two "Twentieth Century," outlined in diamonds. On beamy of the stand. Corrugated metal "is used complete assortment of parts displaying the juver iles. This exhibit occupied one of the beet the lapel of the coat was an exaggerated button throughout the construction of the lantern, and method of construction, were at .the stand :uid spaces on the fiiwr an-1 was neatly decorated. Bet with precious stones. This exhibit was in as it weighs but 12 ounces, burns 12 hours with saved L. M. Wainwright and assistants many Palms were placed on stands around the platform charge of ex-Governor F. B. Castle, who is known one tilling of kerosene, or any other oil. and is explanations. The booth was fitted- up in royal and showed off the machines to good advantage. Sn the four corners of the globe, the only real really a high grade lamp at a moderate price, style, and both wheels* and spaces brought out CIRCLE CYCLE CO. "castle" that has ever been in the bicycle busi- it is expected to meet with a large sale. many compliments. The new and orginal Circle Cycle was shown BALL BEARING WRENCH CO. CLIMAX BELL CO. here, and far originality iu design it is the fea .BARNES CYCLE CO. John CiaiMiner was present at the booth of A full line of the new Climax bells, with ture of the show. The centra.! portion of the Champion Eddy Bald was the star attraction this company to exploit the good qualities of their improved multiplier, by which 2ti strokes frame is made in a circle and is of 1 1-18-inch at the stands of the Barnes Cycle Co., although, the ball-bearing cycle wrench. This wrench are recorded at one pressure, securing practically j tubing. The h«id is connected with it by two of course, much interest was taken iu the -new is so cui.stracted a.« to cbiso by the simple push an electrical continuous rins. wa,« on exhibition j curved tubes having forge* 1 connections. The Barnes wheel. .The stand was finished in white of ©he thumb, mid is opened the same as an at this stand, which wus in charge of Georgo B. rear saudle-post is also brazed to the circle nd purple draping, with the same colored lights ordinary wrench. The nut revolvos ou chilled- Evans. The new clamping device of the Cliiniix at a po-int convenient for the connection of the »ud a background of two large- white wings. steel tails aud ©he cone friction clutch holds it bell was first shown at this show. It is not st.©i.ys, and in n position comfortable for the SLMie ©97 wheel baa many improvements over at any poliit, thus admitting of the finest, in- , necessary to entirely remove the screw of clamp rider. This is done with, one piece of heavy 14: LIFE. Feb.

gauge tubing \ i-S inches in diameter, the ©taken, and the Fowler is expected to be among twine priDciJile being used in connecting th* the top-noteherg this year, as during the pest. hanger On t4i< imdsv s«le. ©©"he stays and rear FOKCIDF. CO, © First Annual u>rlis are the same as in the- ordinary ©wheel. For the first lime this now aocesK&ry ior Taken all in all, tJiis macliine shows great eon- cycling was shown at this stand. The 1©oroide sklenitica Jn designing an*! constnaetion. and is* is a pad which presses against the back of i©ne unt freakivb-looking in tiit least. That it is rider and is said to greatly lessen the wi rk strong, its construction shows, and it has every for hill climbing or rough riding, enabling ij,;iu<-p o* brtootning popular. -Its©, design .will those who use it to secure increased le-verage. urtike It go. An anatomical saddle of the company©s own CIJMAX MFG. CO. design was also shown furnished \\\\\\ tliis °F BICYCLES, Tlie well-known Climax saddle was the feature Forcide. The steel bar to. \v!iic!i the li.-ick pad at this exhibit. An endless -steel rod forms the is attached is .secured to a projwriiou uuder came! and also the spring. T©le to{j of the seat the saddle by means of a friction cl©.vloh, is ccustracted of two straw-coiled steel wires. which permits of adjusting. This new dfvice fastened t<> Hie forward end and canto! by small was explained to all comers, by Charles T. teeth or , project U us ma bvitss plate, these Lunt. ACCESSORIES, lining bent over after being strung. To prevent FF.NTON METALLIC MFG. co. Uie two metal* coming in contact a layer of The gold-plated light -roadster. ridden by leather is placed ©-.along the brass base and Miss Antia B. Ki«seil, the beautiful ©belle of fastened securely. The saddle needs no ad the Chicago clulw, was the main feature of justment what ever. C. 1-1. Oo-iJey. Jr.. and .1. the Fenton exhibiv, though the wiieels in gold C. Wells were in charge < Six models are shown, rococo ornamentation attracted much atten ETC. all being covered with different colored leather. tion. Fourteen singles representing 1 lour moll- lUc idea beiug 10 match the colors of enamel els (special or racer, a roadster with 1%-inch iis^d an machines on which these saddles are drop at tbe hanger, ti rondsVer with parallel bearings, and a woman©s modcl.i raid two tan DAVIS & .- STTBVENS MFG. co. dems (a double diamond and a combination) PHILADELPHIA CYCLE The president of this conipapy. V. N. Stevens, were shown. Several wheels fitted with the was personally on hand at this booth, wiiere I Spencer coil brake, which the Fenton will were sl".b\\ 11 t©lie Cyclone pumps. These _ pumps I have exclusively this year, and several with have ail iJUiprovemwit/ thjs yi-isr. by .which the ! the Spfijcer plunger brake were included in BOARD OF TRADE spec-Mil nii>ple.s for ditto reut valves are ! ©. logger the exhibit. A .Wheel in section showed the Wecessaxv," tlw patent swivel comieo.tion IK ting entire operation of the coil brake. This was a Valves of every style. The couipjuiy also showed feature not iceluded in the Chicago, display. it wooden fowl casts which fite to tlie uplMSr bar A. Gilbert, Jr.. was iu charge. of the machine anft swings out on -a pivot by the simple pressure o-r u le-vor, and several samples FUAZE©U & JONES CO. This exhibit was ; made up of a full, line of rc?t souvenirs were id demand. The Geneva was shown in two tandems and tarnish the most highly polished, enameled or iels were iu attendance. DAVIS SB-WINO MACHINE GO. fourteen single machines, enameled in differ varnished surface, awl as it retails for the HAY & W1LLITS MFG. CO. The Da-vton was displayed in all its glory ent colors. The wheels were staged jri a good moderate sum of 5 cents it is expected to take The Outing was displayed iii seven inodels^ under a blinding display of electric lights. Ihe position and showed to good advantage. One well with riders. besides the Midget machine. These were finished staud was a prominent one well located on the of the finest chain adjustments for tandems is HUNTER ARMS CO. in maroon, green, brown and black. In de iiuUii rtoor. Tlie triplet and gold and silver that in the front, hanger of the Geneva. Tins tail this exhibit was descrjbed during the Chi machines were the principal features. As to the in Parlor A. of Grand Union Hotel, held open will be illustrated and fully described later in house all during the exhibition. They showed cago show. The booth occ-ajjied a good position details in construction these were given in the these columns. ,1. A. Carter was iu attendance, and the Outing eoloi-ed efeetric sign attracted Chicago show issue. Nine machines comprised three models of the Hunter and a new style of representing A. M. Scheft©ey & Co., the Eastern tandem, the rear a*le of which carries 2 wheels attention. Tom Hay represented the concern. tie exhibit. agents. about one inch apart with sprocket and chain HORSEMAN, E. 1. DEAN TIRE CO. GARLIC, M. E. I. Horseman, Jr., and J. L. Chapman Mr. Dean wns present to explain the virtues of working between, putting all pressure directly Here the Troy luggage carrier was shown in centre of axle. The exhibit was in charge of chanted the praises of Hore&man Moreles at the well-known Dean No-Puncture tire. As has this stand. Six singles were shown, which are been described in the "lie-feree. " the puncture- in two patterns. One is for use in diamond Mr. Fred Quimby, agent for New York, aild frame wheels and fits in the forward portion Mr. John Hunter", representing the company. decidedly improved over last year©s models. p© oof qtwlilies are obtained by the use of a steel The best feature is a crank cone in one piece, of the frame. The other is for use on drop- HODGiVIA^© RUBBER CO. scaling within the tire through which it is im frame wheels and fastens on the head over which, tbe makers claim, results iu easier run possible for anything sharp to penetfate. Tho Elmer Park, manager of this company, \\as ning and adjustment, and causes less leverage the forks. They ore made of a patented at the stand throughout the week and Showed tires were run through boxes of broken glass water-proof fibre antf are furnished in two on tlie cone from the pedals. A few orders and taefes to show their ability to withstand with pride an original B^lettr de Lis tire with were taken, early iu the wfcek, and more ar« colors, red and black. Mr. Garlic was in at this flower raised ou it. It is a handsome tire puncture aod an old tire on exhibition U)d been tendance and explained the merits of the cases. expected later. ridden 3290 miles with but .>ne pumping. and will probably take well with m«ny. At HENLEY BICYCLE WORKS. DEFEtND-KU CYCLE CO. GOODRICH." B. F. CO. the stand is carried a lice of tires in every Lack of sufficient space compelled this com The Defenders finished- in several shades of Goodrich and G. J. tires were shown at this color. The tires range iu weight from the pany to exhibit the greatest number of Its iii©iuel nn-1 fall nickel joints were on r-iliibition booth, which was in charge of J. C. I©ieriez, 7-ounce racing tire to the 4^-pound tire fcr wheels at room 450, Graud Union Hotel, where bwe This year©s pattern has single-piece crank assisted by ,1. Frank Borland. Goodrich tires squads. true Western hosjritalitv reigned supreme, -xt and ©axle, invisible joints thrmignoiit. and an of various sizes and weights were on exhibi HENDEE & NEUSON MFG. CO. the show stand a triplet, a combination tan aixh orcwB. Daniel Kirschbaum was in attend- tion With both smooth and corrugated tread. George M. Hendee. the old-time racing man, dem, a woman©s wheel and an 18-pound racer Tlie company also shows the ,Titfy repair outfit. and Edward A. Nelson are always around this were displayed. The amie-x hotel exhibit con DELPH & BELt,. GRATON & KNIGHT MFG. CO. booth, proudly displaying some ten wheels called sisted of a dotible diatnond and a double drop- The well-known Corapsinion bicycle was on The manufacture of .leather specialties is Silver King and Silver Queen. This concern fnuiie handle, and two men©s and a woman©s exhibition at this booth, two models being shown. the business of the above firm, and the va was the tirst to introduce D-shaped tubing for roadster, the latter being special wheels. G. T. Tt has two sets of iKxhils. two chains and every rious styles of saddles and other articles made backstays in this country, and they retain this Shiun was in charge. other part of two bicycles except two wheels, of this useful materials show conclusively that feature this year. HITCHCOCK LAMP CO. end yet any two people can sit side by side the bouse thoroughly understands how to work HAMPSHIRE CYCLE MFG. CO. H. O. Ellis showed a line of the Happy and still keep their balance on it. It appeared it into useful articles. ^ There Were several comirendable features Thought bicycle lauips. This exhibit was at to be the centre of attraction for the fair sex. GlLMOtHt MFG. CO. shown on the Nonotuck and Katharina, six the Chit-aero show complete. KCLIPSE BICYCLE CO. This is a new concern, having been recently models of which were on exhibition. One is HIOKOK (W. O.) MFG. CO. The well-known Eclipse was shown in nine organized in place of .Porter ©& Gilmour,. who a seatpost which permits the placing of the The unique and familiar trade mark of tlie models, which were superbly finished in black, failed last year. It makes the Sagamore bi saddle in any position, including the two wheel that Is squarely built was printed on tfai» white, maroon and orange. Finished parts cycle, two models of which wore shown. This inches directly over the post, which in most »tand. where ten wheels Were shown,, including made up one of the attractive features of this year©s features are the (©.so i;f ThOr bottom posts is not available. A crank-hanger which combination, double diamond and double drop interesting stand. This was fully described at brackets and hubs, doing away with crank permits the withdrawing of the crank and tandems, and men©s and women©s singles nt the Chicago show. pins: outside nickel reinforcements, ©and a .©!- axle without disturbing the bearings, is an both the $100 and $75 styles. The hijrh-grade EVERETT CYCI,te CO. inch drop to the ©bottom bracket. All wheels other desirable feature. The compaily also has models have a screw 01- worm adjustment iu The McCuaes was shown in two models and are fitted with Spencer invisible brakes with corrugated tlanges on the hubs for attaching forks, front and rear hubs and crank siinft. IB tlie Fenwav the same. Tbe latter machine is out charge to the purchaser. The company the spokes, flush joints and elliptic stays. At is claimed that by this method the adjustment tlie one which created sucfi a stir at the Chi showed the smallest complete bicycle iu the this stand were N. B\ Tan tor and O. F. Hoff- can be brought down to five-one-thousandths cago show, being fitted with the Chapman three- show. It weighed but IS ounces, and every mann. of au inch. It consists of a worm screw- on bail bearing, which was fully described and il part of the workmanship was perfect. -An HOWARD, E. WATCH© & CLOCK CO. top of the hub. adjusting twice at right an lustrated in the last issue of the Referee. Mr. idea of the hand-work ou this wheel may be Six singles and two tandems were shown gles on the cones. A special feature of these Fisrher presided. imagined when it la known that it took one by .1. K. Diokover and his assistants, one of wheels is the seats, which adjust up and ELGIN amWINO- MACHINB & BICYCLE CO. uiari four days to n©taUe the chain, while the whom is Joe W right, of six-day fame.. The down in such a way us to conform to the- shape Elgin and Gunning wheels were shown at other parts© occupied considerable time of ex features consist of an improvement on the of the body, leaving no danger of injury t» this stand, and the corrugated tubing, which pert mechanics. A perfect pair of Vim liie.S crank-hanger and a new7 style crank and hub. either sex through friction of pressure.. Tlie makes up the frame, proved very interesting was made to lit the wheel. President .1. M. The lower tube is run down below the bracket, $75 wheels were originally built fs»r $100 wheels, to the visitors, very few of whom had seen Oilmoiir and Secretary E. J. Dlluh, of the which, according to the maker, results in a but with the coming: of the worm- adjuattnens Fourteen Referee Mon. N. Foley tubing company, were In charge. stiller spring. The balls used are %-iuch, as those so fitted became tbe hig-h grades. All the of this kind. The wheels are strictly high GLOKK CYCLE WORKS. against Vi-ihoh of last year. A detachable $75 line have scn-w adjustxnunt ,iu the crank grade, the Gunning listing at $125, and the The G©.obe. was shown in nine -models mount sprocket of neat design adds to the value of shaft only. A lUlputian wheel, built for the company ..confidently predicts large sales for ed oil special stands, two being drop frames the wheel. The wh^el base has been increased ."-year-old daughter of L. S. Bijjelow. the (fed them tills season. One tandem and fire sin and seven diamonds. The new machine has two inches, and a slight d:vp in the bracket on eral manages1, was a clever bit of miniature gles were shown. flush joints tii rouglv. iu|. a new hanger of the racer results in a speedy-looking machine. mechanism. A double drop -..tandem, all la ERWIN MFG. CO. special construction ;ii;d I) tubing in the rear The racing wheel has just Ivesi added this year, white, was ulso lair to look upon. J. MttcK. Here five machines were seen in charge of i©orks. The decorations ou the machine :ire as has also a line of tandem.s. Keilley was in charge. A. G. Stely and it. .T. Pratt. The special superb. The hunger is of the two-piece ]>at- HILL, N. H. BRASS CO. HAKTFOHD IUIBBER WORKS. features are the Thor patent two-piece lern, being dove-tailed in the centre. The On exhibition at this stand v,as a complete Identical with this firm©s show at Chicago liauger. ©flier hubs and an outside binder on bearings are of the three-point style throughout. assortment of the Sterling bells, made by this was this exhibit. A large- force waa olt being done away with at the Seat- tary movement, which gives an electric stroke. the merit of their new vulcHuizer and ucvel Is furnished on all models. On the $75 line post, lug and stays brazed at that point. Prices The, bells have a remarkable purity of tone repair kit. In ndditioji to the ttttendants an the Fowler hanger is used and on the $50 line the bootii were M. Penrtvse and E. II. Brandt. range $100, $75 and .fob, S. G. Whittaker had and are handsomely finished. managers of their .New Yo©rk branch. the old style hanger i* used. charge. HYGIENIC WHEEL CO. INDIANA BICYCLE CO. ELGIN" CYCLE CO. GILLIAM MFG. CO. Many of the prominent manufacturer;: have Eight singles and three tandems, including A large variety of Gilliam saddles was on adopted th©.s style of: frame for their wheels, Four models of the Waverley bicycles wer» tlie famous $10,OlX> double machine, completely exhibition here. A. f». Shank wn» in attend and C. L. Travis, who was at tho booth, was shown at the stand of the Indiana Bicycle Co., tilled this space, which was in charge of 1C. ance, enthusiastic over the new Gilliani. saddle j jubilant over the large number of orders which and the busy appearance of the booth made it A. Manhrhner and A. G. Dunning. Souvenir clip, which has attracted cousiderablo alien- I has been received. The use of the cushion frame apparent that the riders were interested iii pins wvro bfing distributed and much atten t.iun among the trade for some little time past. 1 results in doing away with vibration, and an i the good qualities of the wheel. A number tion was given to the bejevveied tandem, which of new patented pieces of inechanisnu are to> One saddle was shown here which hud been extremely hard tire can be used ou a wheel bi> found in its make-up, and it is expected to i» uo doubt one Of the best novelties at the ridden over 41X)O miles, but did not show the fitted wi©th it. show. prove, even mo-re popular than last year, when slightest evidence of usage. HEINZ & MUNSCHAUER. thousands at© them were sold. A dynagraph, EAGUTC BICYCLE MFO. CO. GENDRON VVHKF.L CO. Three models of the HeiiiK were shown in which is a delicate machine for testing the The front wheel of a bieyolo run on the per As at Chicago, the great .sr.wK) cut glass. ibis exhibit, finished in black. Th:1 machines friction of bearings, was shown at the stand, petual motion plan with an invisible motor Imll-bearing hub :;i>.d jeweled electric wheel ;:ro well constructed throughout, and have ;«s find by its use Waverley bearings were shown to was the only feature of the Eagle exhibit not in motion was the sensational feature of this I special points ot" interest oval rear forks and be tlie easiest running. Blmwn in Chicago, except perhaps an elab company©s display. ;>iul attracted the same i stnys. the latter funning together into iiir- IVBN-BUANOKNBUUC.-BimGF.SS CO. orate sign flanked by silver eagles. There amount of attention as it did a fortnight .ago | seatpost lug .-.ml l.t-iug brazed, a new hanger Four spaces ranp.vd side by side «rero occu werp ten© whs-pis displayed, oinbnicinjf seven | when rtrsr shown. Fourteen wheels, including j a-nd a sptoia! internal clamp at tbe svldle- pied by this house. Prspite the cramped <|nar- models, at -cnno. $75 and $50, -for both men and i six Gemlrons. live Ueiiances and three Signal .posst. A iH©iifly arrai ged detachable sprocket ters i;n excellent display effect was obtained voir.©en, and :i at;-inch girl©s wheel at *4O. F. juveniles, we©re shown. G. H. Fl^lier was in was also -ilicwn. by the judicious u*:> of inviting couches, rich K. Weaver wa^ in charge. of larger growth. use for a linei too!, but huviiiy; received many well known to the trade. Also on exhibition GpRMUI/LY & JEVFEHY MFG. CO. ordeis from wheelmen the company wj^s con were samples of Lobdell wowl-rims. Scranton The same fiuij-le, -business-like <.\hit;H s©iown vinced that; it wa.-i a superior iool t» use on forcings, l.o Fevre chains. Mor-se-Iveofe/f Com at Chicago Was rcpio<1;-,ced here under ihe diR-f- the wheel. It i« d©-op-fo:iK«>l;s!;r-d unt with represented ,by the exhibiting company, Messrs. flush joint, new stylo hubs and for); crown find whom the eomijan.v mice* iis©nnmo were in out lujiniiiii- or crushing- the corr.i©t-s. and can (1. (>. and .1. 1. Brandenburg, and C. J. Iven fscsv seat-post ewuK©Ction. The hub is mode j persons] ©-barge of i!;e st^tid. ICigh:. Itiiinblers b;> i!:-oi! on tnbini.7 \viihtmt danger o! slipping. were on hand during the week in charge of with a disc hearing, which keeps the cones i lfour men©s, two women©s and two tandems), and ir.VMII/r "N-KEN>VOOI> CYCLE CO. the booth. . rii;i!io!i;iry. The coiin-s screw on each end of | eleven Meals iaeinO.hu; the jp.vciijios. were Eleven machines made up this exhibit, two of INCiKHSOLL (H. .H.) & BHO., tiic- crank r.ilo over a slccTC. Lur^u orders «o;-e j sli^wa. IJT. A. GiiLic^s iiacl liirec iuea ©.©iiiployed v.iueu «i« luujtfius. I©liis uovth was beautifully The fauiouii dollar cyclometers, watckes aod "Feb. 15

CADoeras of this sterling firm of American manu hanger, ball bearings and a neat locking de plants lent to the appearance of the otherwise facturers were to be seen at its booth. The vice on the front and rear hubs are among the neat exhibit. firm©s goods are too well known to need prais features of the new wheel. H. S. Covey, of McCAFFREY, J. F. ing, and the very fact that over half a mil Cleveland, and J. R. Maloucy. of Philadelphia, Here the Savoie repair kit was shown In opera lion of the dollar watches have been sold during looked after the interest of inquisitive visitors. tion. This is a very simple machine and is eas tsbe past two years is sufficient guarantee of LIBERTY CYCLE CO. ily handled. This exhibit was shown at the their wearing qualities. It can readily be under M. V. Perkina had charge of one of the neat Chicago show. stood that the other articles, are made iu pro est stands of the show, containing a complete MILLER (EDWARD) & CO. portion. D. R. Corey and R. J. Taylor looked line of Liberty bicycles. A handsome sign, This exhibit consisted of the Miller lamp, after the interests of the firm. with "The Liberty" in red incandescent lights, shown in a number of patterns, on and off IROQUQIS CYCLE WORKS. was in the centre of the stand, the latter wheels, fitted with a new patent bracket which Charles E. Jenkins. after hunting for two bing covered with red velvet carpet. Large, may be applied either to the front forks, rear whole days, found his goods in the basement Insurious chairs stand invitingly around, seem stays, head tube or any part of the machine behind a stack of rubbish. Me quickly secured ingly inviting the weary visitors to rest and that is desired, the clamp being adjustable to space on the fourth floor, where he fitted up listen to the praises of the Liberty. The main any position. A full line of wood bars, in differ one of the neatest exhibits in the building1, the featurp of this year©s model is the bearings, they ent colored enamels, showing the double grip drop-frame triplet being: the principal feature. being of two-point contact, so constructed a.s to was also exhibited Six models were shown, including the triplet. permit of their removal from the hubs and bot MOSHER, P. S. The exhibit was sent complete from the Chi tom bracket without disturbing the adjustment. An exhibition of the New Perfection lamp was cago show with the exception of the machine, The adjusting cone is not disturbed when the shown here. This lamp burns auy kind of oil, which was polished after brazing, showing the axle is removed. Other improvements are the and has a packed font. The lens is instantly Style of workmanship. strengthening of the crown and head, which detachable, and the font locked on by means IDEAL RUBBER CO. gave such universal satisfaction last year; large of a patented band. In contour the lamp is American Ideal and Brooklyn single-tube tires sprockets, improved pedals, and a spoke which handsome. P. S. Mosher was in attendance. were shown at this booth, and appeared to in runs straight from the head to the nipple, as MANUFACTURERS© LEAGUE CYCLE CO. terest the visitors. Samples are shown fitted© introduced by the company in 1892. A large The Brightwood and Black Diamond comprised to wood rims, and their fine corrugated thread frame on an easel showed samples of the differ this concern©s line. There were seven models is one of the talking points. They are made ed styles of hubs used by them since 1892, and of the former, including two> juvenile wheels of exclusively from the choicest selected sea-island was always the centre of a crowd of students of excellent lines, and one of the latter. The frame The Racyele crank cotton and Para rubber, which are the secrets cycle construction. A slotted crunk is used, of the Brightwood wheel is made of wood, in - hanger bas from 20 of its splendid riding qualities. Samples of which abolishes the old style of fastening, and stead of tubing©, the material used being oak, the Weal tire cement were also shown. This was considered positively one of the best-looking ash, maple or hickory, in its natural color. They Correct Wheel on Earth cement is guaranteed to prevent auy tire from cranks at the show. The tandem is built on orig are all fitted with nickel trimmings and the on the bearings than the creoping. inal lines that give each rider the sume position parts of the frame are held in place by an ex craiik hanger of any other JOHNSON (C. R.) CO. as he would have on a single wheel, thereby iu- pansion screw groove and flange, making it im bicycle on the market. A very fair jobbing business was done by crasing the steering space without increasing the possible to break loose. A broken part can be this company during the early part© of the week, wheel base, which on the© Liberty model is 69 replaced by a new one in a few minutes. The and its line appeared to please the agents. It inches. The method of brazing the frames is wooden frame wheel is claimed to be stronger, showed twelve wheels and three tandems, in original with the company, and is very strong. more resilient and capable of absorbing ail vi cluding a juvenile one of very gracful lines. The No flush joints are used. A new plate adds to the bration. It also presents a neat appearance, features"Include oval crown, one tooth crank handsome appearance of the machines, being com and is easy to repair in case of accident. The will be paid to tie first and ball retainers. The wheel is thoroughly posed of oxidized silver, with the well-known Black Diamond is made with a steel frame and person who can demon up to date. S. Van Rooyen was present to trademark in red. its main feature is a unique two-piece crank strate that the above as Interest dealers-and agents. LIGHT CYCLE CO. shaft with an eccentric adjustment. The Bright- sertion is not a fact. No JOHN.SON (IVEK) ARMS & CYCLE WORKS. A metal post, on which was poised a wheel, ad wood lists at $00 and sells at $40 during the cycle considered without The same white and blue decorations whose justable at various angles, to show the ease in show week, while the steel frame wheel sells the consent of the maker. simple effectiveness was so noticeable at Chi the running of the bearings, attained by grinding for $80 this week against a list price of $100. All infringements barred cago, prevailed here. Eleven wheels, were the cups and cones, was prominent in the fit MORGAN & WEIGHT. Address all communica tings of this stand, and clearly showed the most With customary originality the exhibit of this tions to RACYCLE, shown, embracing six models- of men©s and important feature of these wheels. The bracket famous tire concern was distinctive in every re women©s singles, a tandein and Pittsburgs for construction is of the continuous pattern, the spect. The booth faced on the north first gal MIDDLE-TOWN, O© both sexes. There was also a wheel shown bearings being so constructed as to allow the lery and inner aisle. Luxurious rugs and car- OUR Tiffanyized a la Ned Wilcox, and bearing a cranks and nxle to be removed without remov petings covered the floor, while heavy dark ma Crank Manger descriptive sign in this well-known writer©s ing Ihe cups from the bracket. The construction roon plush drapings separated the sides of the Does tt 1 inose humorous vein. Fred I. Johnson was In of the cups is such as to admit of their being booth. The effect was rich and dignified almost Special Kasycle N. T©s $1W Charge. ground to a perfect bearing, it is claimed, and to the point of somberness. As in Chicago, only Special Racjcle Tandems ISO JOHNSTON TWO SPEED. is covered by patents issued to this company. two mounted tires were shown, with about a Kacychs N. T©s . . . 7S Here W. J. Whiting, general manager of S. Our Bieycle», .... 50 P. Hayward & Company, 3f>7 Canal street, New A detachable sprocket is used, in which the strain dozen other samples arranged in a pyramid in York, showed the Johnston two-speed gearing is relieved from the bolts by small shoulders fit the centre. A mahogany desk and several chairs AGENTS WANTED ting against the spider arms. In the hubs, the of the same kind completed the exhibit, WKITE FOR TERMS. fitted to a single and a tandem. The gear barrel is of the regular pattern, except that a MIAMI CYCLE MFG. CO. changes from an 80 to oth milled and smooth tread, and a line of F. VV. MoUlton, who was iu complete readi Lavigne, was personally on hand to explain his virtues of the leather tires, which were shown juvenile tires made by this company. Theses ness at the opening of the show. The ever creation. at Chicago, and have been fully explained in the tires are made with a seamless thread fabric, popular Napoleons and Josephines were shown, LEAGUE CYCLE MFG. CO. "Sporting Life." He claims they are puncture- closely woven, of a decidedly constrictive na there being seven models in singles and one A sextet, enameled in red. was the centre of proof, uon-slippable and ns resilient as rubber ture. The closeness of the weave prevents punc combination tandem. They are finished in royal attraction at this stand, although two tandem** tires of the best makes, and will outwear them turing in many instances, and at the same time- blue, as was also the stand. A $1500 Na- and seven singles of the League bicycle were in durability. gives the tire additional resiliency. The milled ]K>leon in silver and gold-plated attracted con shown. The company occupied a prominent space MONARCH CYCLE MFG. CO. tread is so accomplished that a non-slipping© sur siderable attention from the visitors, who were at the comer of two of the aisles, and their ex The tion glared with electric eyes and raged in face is attained without, creating a suction whea always on the lookout for expensive luxuries. hibit showed off to advantage. gold full-sized reproduction here in company the tire comes in contact with the ground. The George H. Jenlfins and F. W. Moulton looked LUTHY & CO. with Tom Cooper, the lion of the American exhibit was in charge of F. N. While, president. after the interests of this Chicago house. Far more extensive than the stand at Chicago track: for here the Monarch was enthroned. C NATIONAL WHEELMKN©S SUPPLY CO. KNICKERBOCKER CYCLE CO. was the exhibit here. Seven models of the fin d<> P. Adams acting as keeper. Seventeen wheels The Lightning tire repairer was shown here, Five wheels were shown, being the same models siecle Lutby were ahown, together with a Hue wore shown, embracing the entire line, consist the same as at Chicago. It consists of a new Jliat were exhibited at Chicago. The feature of of parts, and one frame in unfinished stuto. The ing of the Cooper 18-pound special racer at repail tool by which plugs are used for fixing all the frame is a spiral reinforcement that insures superlative finish aud excellent workmanship in $125, a road racer at $100, in various models, punctures. J. B. Welff was the operator. great strength. The wheels are handsomely fin these wheels were coimueiitel on very favorably, and a line listing at $100, $75, $60, $50 and $4O, NEW DEPARTURE BRLL CO. ished in enamel iincl gold stripings. William much to the pleasure of Mr. Luthy, who was the last two juveniles in 2Vi-inch glass in front. The©wick of this company were kept separate, and each be raised or lowered in a few seconds. The that equalizes pressure and absorbs vibration. used is flat and goes into the bottom of the burn arranged in taseful order. Over each table was wheels are fitted with barrel hubs and ball re ©] lie leather is specially tanned and is very firm. er in a U-shaped slot and comes out at the top an opaque globe containing a cluster of incan- tainers. The cone nuts and ball cases are guar The saddle weighs complete 17 ounces. round, giving a uniform flame. The draught descents, which shed a mild light directly over anteed to be tool steej, hardened to cut glass. H. A. LOZIER & CO. is amply provided for and the large lamp com the parts shown. Indianapolis chains, Garford, The wheel is guaranteed for one year against showed 1C models of Cleveland and West- plete weighs but 14 ounces. The smaller sizes Hunt and Brown saddles in all their models and breakage, whether the i©ault of the construction field bicycles at their handsomely decorated weigh 12% ounces. The rest of the exhibit was an assorted line of f©orgings were shown. Be or rider. tand at the ©©junction of two of the aisles. One made up of a line of cycle lamps, which includes sides R. B. McMtillen, who was in charge of the NEW YORK BELTING & PACKING CO. ef the attractions of the exhibit was a new the Germania. Sunlight, Baby (the smallest exhibit, at this stand were J. B. McMullen, A. This exhibit was located very advantageously track racing wheel, which had a rakish look, lamp made), the Globus, Tiger., Apollo and the L. Garford. F. Smith and H. J. Cassidy. on the first gallery facing the entrance. It was nd was always the centre of attraction with Venus. A bicycle cleaning cloth was also MANHATTAN BRASS CO. elegantly arranged and decorated harmoniously. the racing men of the show. A new-style crank shown. U. Leasing was in attendance. Potted This company makes tlie Cyclops aad Unique League tiies, in both embossed aud smooth 16 LIFE. Feb. tread, were shown, and, according to F. A. Le- the neatly arranged exhibit of the Pope Tube cago and consisted of the line of Reading and land, manager, many satisfactory contracts were Comprny. Sections of the tubing made by this Standards in all models. Mr. Reuipiss, the pres made during the early part of the week. Teddy company were shown. Plush drapings greatly ident, was in charge, and kept busy explaining Hale, the six-day champion, was also in at enhanced the appearance. features aud booking orders. tendance and gave occasional exhibitions on the PHII.L1PS CYCLE MFG. CO. REMINGTON ARMS CO. liouie trainer. At this booth also was W. H. B. The Kimball is shown on live models, two be Stacked guns gave an appropriate military Cannon. ing white, one black and one maroon. The ma flavor to the stand of this long-established fire J\ NEW YORK STANDARD WATCH CO. chines have large sprockets, are handsomely arms maker, though their severity was soft At the booth of this company were shown finisitied, and in this respect are second to none ened by hangings of pinks and hospitable en three wheels run by electricity, to which were in the show. Round crowns are used, as a.re de- circling sofas. The warlike reminder was stil! fitted the cyclometers qiul Sliced indicators. The tac-huble sprockets, and plunger brakes working j further heightened by a new exhibit not shown average speed of the wheels was fifteen miles through the head. I at Chicago a cycle ambulance made by the »n hour, and the cyclometers registered evenly. PERSONS MFC,. CO. ! company in requisition from the City of Mexico. Besides the Midget the company© showed a bar W. W. Windle. the old-time racing.man. who | a contract for fifty additional Q-QP.S for this rel-shaped cyclometer which can be attached to is now a. representative of this concern, was on | municipality being also pendug. The umlni- the fork, and a speed indicator, which also hand at this stand, together with C. A:. Persons, ! Innee consists of two taudems connecttd by a clamps to the fork sides. la charge of the ex- showing the Persons saddle.These saddles are framework of tubing of wood cous.truct.lon sup bibit was N. Hibbanl. made in New York city of the finest material, porting a covered carriage containing stretcher NEW HAVEN CHAIR CO. and are furnished iu an infinite number of pat and all necessary appliances. It can be pro The New Haven was shown in seven model?, terns. pelled rapidly by two men. and presents tii - cue of which was a tandem and ope a woman©s I©At/M BROS. & OO. advantages of quick propulsion with ease of wheel. A machine was shown on which two getting ready iu an emergency. ,1. H. Kobley, gear wheels were fastened on both the/ crank At this stand was shown a complete Sine of There©s no more pleasurable sensation axle and rear hub, one set giving a low gear and High, Art transfers for numcplater!. and frame who was in charge of the exhibit, reports a the other a high gear. l*i)e ciiaiti could be eas decorating. Five fnunts with samples of tbeir good inquiry for these ambulances and declares than riding along a. good, smooth road at ily removed from one set, to the other. The taii- transfer work were shown, as well sis a case there is a lurge field for their use. The bi a lively dip on a, bicycle in which you tlem has flush joints throughout of a new style, containing almost a thousand colored uameplates cycle exhibit consisted of ten wheels, embracing which makes a joint of greater strength than transferred on a. jlack metal ground. two roadsters, a racer, a wpiaau©s wheel. have perfect confidence. those ordinarily used. A two-piece hanger is PLACE & TERRY MFG. CO. juveniles and a tandem. The Stearns is a wheel to be trusted. used which has some new features and is of Pathlight bicycle huups of a now design and RICHMOND BICYCLE! CO. On the level, it runs without an effort; exceptional merit. A racing machine weighing model for 1807 were shown at this stand. Many The flcur de lis insignia iu silver showed -©0 pounds was also shown. All the machines uew improvements have been made over the lamp that there was a "Richmond in the Held." Six | the labor of an up-hill climb is lessened show workmanship of a high degree. Edward T. last year, among them being the changing of the of the eight models made by the company i by its lightness and ease of running; Koss presided. top so as to add to the symmetry and beauty w«>re exhibited, embracing two men©s atul a down the hill, over stones and "thank- OLIVER. STRAUSS & CO. of the lamp and to give greater ventilation. woman©s wheel with the hygienic cushion frame At this stand was shown tljc India tires, New sliding windows have been placed on each and two women©s and one man©s rigid with you-mums© its strength comes into play. with narrow tread, for which great efficacy is side and the reflector is set farther back from frame. Ed©sriir F. Hiatt was in charge. For an all©round wheel you cannot do claimed in preventing a side slip. Sample of the burner, thus giving more room, for the flame E. C. STEARNS & CO.. the celebrated Cilley chain, highly finished and avoiding the annoyance of smoking the re- of Syracuse, had an exhibition which was elabo better than buy a. Yellow Fellow; you and the Haney cyclometer, barrel-shaped, liector. It is handsomely finished in nickel and rate in its furnisliimfs ami resplendent in elec- i may easily do worse. were also shown. This firm does an immense is.certain to.be seen 0:1 many of the wheels this trlcal signs. A full line of ".yellow fellows." in jobbing business and during the week made volving all of the new ©!©)" .features, were ex many advantageous contracts with agents. The PEORIA RUBBER & MFG. CO. hibited, aud a dozen experts were kept busily only Ned Oliver was in charge of the booth. Above the capacious booth occupied by tbis engaged all day explaining the uew features. OVERMAN WHEEL. CO. exhibit wa« an illuminated nialtese cross the Stearns© well-known trademark, done iu polished Syracuse, N.©Y. Buffalo, N. Y. This company received the same warm wel Patee namephite in the centre of a large sign. brass, at either end of a large sign, was one of Toronto, Out. San Francisco, Cfil. come at this cycle show as did this veteran of A complete sample line of the Peoria tires, and the first things to greet the newcomer. veterans at Chicago. The decoration and every till the models of the PC tee wheel were on exhi THE SYRACUSE CO. thing connected with the exhibit displayed the bition. Fred Patee was on hand the fore part of The sestuplet. which was used in pacing W. taste and elegance one always expects in an the week before going to Albany, ami was assist W. Hamilton when he created his famous mile Overman display. Nine single and a tandem, em ed by J. I,. Grcenlcaf. C. K. Knights, (.1. F. record of 1.39 1-5, was the centre of attrac bracing the full Victor line, were shown. The. Hudson. 1C. R. Pel/., W. H. Flynn and Charles tion at this booth, which, like the wheel, was new road racer art-acted nuich notice, as this Seaton. (At Chicago.) in red. Detachable sprockets attached to the wheel lias won much fame in.the great road races PARK ROW BICYCLE CO. spider by a new device which takes all the of the past aud coasting matches of the present. Twelve models tti single machines and two strain off the bolt, a tubular forging crank The roadster, one-piece hull Victor. Victoria, tandems consisting of the Royal. Ferris aud E©l- hanger, a two-piece crank axle, with all the with bath single and double tube, aud a narrow more line were shown here by E. .1. WIHis. The advantages of a one-piece, are among the im tread combination tandem completed the line. Royal tandem frame differs from most double provements that should make the Syracuse In a frame were displayed all the parts entering seated frames by having a tube running parallel wheel a popular mount during ©97. into the construction of the Victor, everyone of to the front bar from the center of the tlrst perch A. G. SPALD1NG BROS. ©~ which down to even rims and tires being made tube to the steering bead. Tbe wheels were The stand of A. G. Spaldiug & Bros., on the in the Overman factory at Cliicopee. B. C. To-ie finished in maroon, blue and black enamel. first balcony overlooking the Pagoda in the was in charge, though President Overman and ©PETERS &. DRAKE. centre of the building, was fitted up In ele Secretary Reeder were in attendance at times Air pumps and bicycle pumps of every descrip gant style. Turkish rugs covered the floor, with during the week. tion for pneumatic tired vehicles were shown. divans here and there, seemingly to invite the ODDIB MFG. CO. The P. & P. universal nipple, for which patent weary visitors to step inside and rest. A This exhibit was made up of a stock of Purol. has been applied for and which does away with mammoth electric sign san the full length of which is a combine-1 lubricant, preservative and the individual tire connection, was a feature. the stand and shed a bright glare all over the illuiiiinant. It is said it will not clog or gum. Tbe line comprises several styles of hand pumps building-. Fourteen models of the Spalding Messrs. Brennan and Dogberty were in charge. for tool bags, three styles of foot pinups, three bicycles, both men©s and women©s, aud two OLIVE WHEEL. CO. large floor pun ps and the well-known McLeau tandems, were shown, as well as the whee.1 on A brilliantly illuminated sign attracted the lever pump. W. K. Peters and A. E. Drake were which Lieutenant Wise made his trip across the passer-by to this exhibit, which consists of ten in charge. continent. A new construction of crank hangers, wheels, embracing seven models. The one to at PACKER CYCLE CO. which is simplicity itself, tubular hubs, ball tract the most attention wa^ a double combina G. B. Packer was in attendance and showed retainers and a number of other improvements tion interchangeable tandem, furnishing four five models of the 1897 Packer at $100 and $85, make the Spalding wheel rank among the lead changes and claimed to be the only one exhibited. and two models of the Alert at $05. Among the ers. A number of models of the Christy saddle ON THE ftACE TRACK THO PAST SEASON The other wheels consisted of a combination tan special features of the new machine are the were shown, and this famous bicycle seat will IMSON RIM RIDERS MOUNTED ON dem, men©s and women©s Olives and men©s and patented single rear lug hanger, which was used doubtless be more universally used this year women©s Enterprise wheels at $05. as well as a exclusively in nil Packer wheels during 189(3 than ever before. It is made of metal, with ClJSE BiCWl.WON MORE PRIZES racer. A woman©s Olive, fitted with the Spencer and which proved so satisfactory that the com two cushions on top, and has been indorsed by OF ALL OTHER invisible brake, was also shown. (At Chicago.) pany applied for and secured a patent thereon. physicians all over the country. MAKES OF WHEELS COA\B1NEOJ40 juveniles to $75 adults, making in charge, and Hall & Downing. 82 West Broad appointed booth, attractive by Its elegance, but STORY. BARKER & CO. way, the New York agents, were also in at the full line exhibited nine models. On the $75 The Venus lantern was shown., as well as exhibiting nothing but tb.e smiling countenances models the boltless features appear. W. J. Bow tendance. of Mr. Shirley and his corps or© assistants. The the Ideal toe-clip and saddle. The lamp has STERLING CYCLE WORKS. ivar of the booth Wns draped with cream silk man was in charge, though representatives of the just been perfected after a year©s experimenting. linns following, wholesale distributing agents, and it has many virtues. It weighs fourteen The decorations and general tittiugs of this closely pleated, alwe -i frieze of steel blue silk were also in attendance: John W. Buckley, New stand wore reproduced from those at Chicago, broeatolli!. the ceiling covered with sky blue ounces, is made of brass, nickel-plated and is and the electric globes on posts, the railing of silk, pleated and in shell effect. Tin- furniture. York; Baldwin. Robbins & Co., Boston; F. M. guaranteed not to blow out. The toe-clip is Daiui/nuiu Cycle Company, Philadelphia; Edward litted with a neat fastener that is a spring Sterling1 forks and the display of parts made consisting of divan, table, chairs and cabinet of L. Rose & Co.. Bins-hamton. N. Y.; the Da vis & a most attractive exhibit. Six wheels were solid hand carved mahogany, combined to keep iu itself, resulting in no pressure on the toe. shown a woman©s, a nicer, three roadsters and trie elegance of the booth to a par with merits of Stevens Manufacturing Company, Seneca Fall*, B. E. Crf©iKbtan was in charge. N. Y.; W. D. Alexander, Atlanta. C,a.; and the SPECIALTY SUPPLY CO. a double diamond tandem. Vice President H. these well-known tires. John Griffiths Cycle Corporation, Toronto, E. Raymond was in charge, and surrounded THE) PE.NN MFG. CO., W. F. Murphy, the old-time racing man, and at all times by old New York friends and racing of F.rk>, Pa., manufacturers of the Quaker Bi Canada. P. J. FiKhcr. the trick rider, were in attend READ (WILLIAM) & SONS. ance heie ai!r placing on. the the SpauUuus & Pepper tire a full line of type of crank and bearings, which mates the consists of eight models ranging in price from handlebar near the stem, appears to be a tak which was shown. bearings dust proof. This miichino weighs eigh $85 to $45. the latter line being juveniles. The ing novelty among the scorchers and long-dis STANDARD BICYCLE MFC3. CO. teen pounds, aud from the number of racing men machines are finished in maroon :©!id black, and tance riders, as it permits of change of position J. W. Green had charge ol© the exhibit of seven seen hovering around this booth ft Is very deaf are finely constructed and IH;i:-!nO throughout. whenever desired. The lubricants shown for wheels, which included six models, embracing that the machine has made a hit with thorn. The two-piece crang-hnnger am! w>!i;l i-procket the chain are two In number, are stainless and the one-piece crank and axle features for men©s They also showed a tandem of im.proj-ed con with rigid fastening without nuts or wcjrews are do not attract the dust. and women©s, two-piece crank, one cotterpin on. struction, with .overhanging sprocket wheels. the features of .New Mail. SEYFANG. PRENTISS & CO. sprocket, three ordinary two cotterpin hanger, PIERCE CYCLE CO. RELAY MFC. CO. The Bison was shown in five models, one of with spider sprocket and l.he jobbing wheels. Flaring posters of Bob Fitzsimmons, the Right machines were staged in this booth, | the wheels was a tandem. The special points SNYDER & FISHER BICYCLE WORKS. pugilist, marked the stand of the Pierce Cycle one of Which is a tandem and one a tandem i in construction are the patent one-piece hanger, The full line of ten wheels, embracing Uia Co. The fighter will use a Pierce wheel© for irieyele. The line is one In which the workman I special oiling device, expander in the head, Swell Newports at $100. the S. & F. Specials training purposes in preparing for his coming ship plainly shows its high class and goes a | interior fish-mouth reinforcements, and a 2%- $50. and the juvenile line from Id1/.©, inches to battle \viih .lames .1. Corbett. Mr. Pierce, Who great way in attracting; tln.se interested in tine inch drop in the hanger. The wheel that won at $75. the S. & F. No. 10 jobbing© wheels at looked after the visitors, confidently expects machines. The tricycle i* one in which many the Buffalo coasting match was also shown, 20 inches, was shown. The new erank-han.get- a successful year for his wheel, which is re points are placed before the pubOic for considera us wns the silver trophy which was won at device is the main feature or tlie Swell New plete with new features. Among them are a tion, being a©daiifd IVr ;<> inauv purposes. that: time. The tandem has forward chain in port. The left crank and shaft is forged in one one-piece crank hanger, flush joints, a double- RUSE ©.n-©ij, CO. centre of the frame, ;>ud the one-piece hanger piece, detachable on one side with a special pin. fork crown of their own design, ball retainers "Neverout" in 1-irge leu.-rs formed bv electric is used in both brackets. A racer wiih S^-ineh The sprocket is detachable. The inverted e.vank- and tapered tubing in the rear forks. light.; marked the posit ion of this s-.taiid. the ex dropped bracket was also shown. J. E. Rob h:U!ger has highly polished bearings, the cones PEEKLEKM© CYCLE MFG. CO. hibit in which consists of a complete line of erts and C. A. Mann were in charge. screwing into the hanger. A cup with balls and The Peerless and Patrol wore shown in six Neverout lamps. A. L. Rosenberg, assisted by SCHLUETER CYCLK MFG©. CO. ball retainer is located in the ©1mb. giving ;i models, one being a tandem. The stand, though L. X. Wal©h-on, was in attendance. The exhibit Tho decorations of this stand were entirely tread of 5 inches with races ;>% indues apart. small, was tastily arranged and occupied a prom was moved complete from the Chicago show and different from those used iu Chicago. The The wheels have a lurge lower head bearing, the inent position en the main floor. The spooial was arranged about the same as it was at that hangings were in olive green, and a large mir same as last year. A new pedal of original de features on thes» machines are many ami at place. The sign had 3000-candle power arid could ror was draped in the same. A large gold sign is used this season. The cones and on pa tractive, and were described in detail during the be seen from any point on tile floor. The Yellow lettered sign bore © the inscription. "Norwood are made of the best stock, are detachable, Chicago show. Potted plants help to set off the Kid was on hand 10 distribute souvenirs and the wheels stand the racket. Ask any Norwood hardened and polished, and have 3-Ki-inch bails. exhibit phonograph (old the Neverout story. rider." Sixteen wheels were shown, embracing An adjustable handle bar and hubs and bear POPE TUBE CO. READING STANDARD MFG. CO. samples of ,*U)0. $75 and $60 adults and $50, $45 ings are all improved. The new pedals and hubs EuscoDced iu a corner of ttic tirst salleri- was © This exhibit was the saaie as shown at Chi aad $-iO juveniles iu three sizes for both men are litted to ail unxlela. A cat em. seixirabia "Feb. 2O. SPORTING LIFE. 17

frame, invented by D. S. Noyo©s, is likely to prove ;i boon to travelers anil dwellers in t-uuiil quarters. The. wheels are furnished with or with out this I©rauR-. H. I©. Snyder was in charge, assisted by representatives of Simpson, Craw- foid & Simpson, the New York agents. SCOT©1© PAPER. CO. "Great Kcoft.!" and othor exclamations of ad miration might Wf-ll have been and probably were used by thos* who viewed the very pretty show ARE GOOD TIRES or highly finished and well-made w.heels made by this Philadelphia concert), which looks for * * * even greater success thau it met with on its entrance into the bicycle field of manufacture last year. The Great Scott, its leader at $100 Tag-a-Mac solution for closing punctures in tires. ba.s a dove-tailed axle, doing away with cotter As the sign read. it. is "A New Process: Sure pins; au adjustment enabling a. removal by re Preventive Against Leaks in Pneumatic Tires," moving one nut whereby the cranks and axles and is guaranteed not to in any way injure the Send 5C- f r Copy of all come out. There is an oiled sleeve in the finest bind of rubber or any make of tires. bottom bracket in which the axle revolves, pre Many prominent manufacturers were decidedly venting dirt from collecting and being carried interested iu this exhibit. © to the bearing. A new seat-post adjustment, TIE CO. with expanding and contracting sleeves, adjusta The Hold Fast luggage carrier was shown Sporting Life ble at the top" of the frame, is used. The Clar hero, ns well as a hoist by which the wheel ence, at $75, and Scotia, at $60. have a one- may be hung up. Two machines wero sus piece crank adjustment by a patent cotterpin, pended fruui the ceiling in order to demonstrate which is removed by a large nut on the pin- H. the efficiency of this device, which weighs only and receive Free our Unique Artistic t\ Smith and T. W. Wood were in charge, and 1 % ounces. G. I. Scott was present for the relief. TONK MFG. CO. STAR LIGHT I/AMP CO. At this stand was shown the "Old Hickory©© A large display of Star Light Lamps was ex- wheels in their natural color, as well as in ibitecf; arranged on stands resting on small ta artificial colors. Two tandems anfl three singles bles. The lamps were shown in gold-plate and were shown. ©th> frames being entirely composed full nickel and are well constructed, having a oC hicUory, connected by nickel-plated steel trim magnifying lens and new spring attachment. mings. One tandem in red was the centre of Thortance being "the key; that Tally-Ho tandems and singles. It also makes Mass., were all represented among those in at $7,5. and two juveniles at $40. E. N. Young was keeps it." as their sign prominent]v states. the Titus Special. Sixteen singles and six tan tendance. James Joseph! was in charge, as in charge. SYRACUSE SPECIALTY MFG. CO. dems were shown. The features of the Titus sisted by J. ©B. Warner, C. J. Ellison, J. F. Lyon, YOST MFG. CO. Five models of singles and a tandem, were Special are tapered tubing, tapering where the John Chambers and J. Adkin. Jones. George S. Elaborate embossed gold signs and decorations xlhibited at the stand of the Syracuse Spe strain is most; 3%-iuch drop on bottom bracket; Macdonald. general manager, and Leon John setting forth the najnc of the company and the cialty Manufacturing Company, and their rus one-piece front and reaj forks, nickeled outside son, superintendent of sales, were also often on trademark of the wheel pointed out the eyrie of set finish appeared to please the visitors. One reinforcements and handsome finish. Charles hand. Seventy wheels were shown, including the Gold Crank Falcon. Six of the wheels were model was shown enameled black and made quite Manton explains the talking points of the ma the entire Royal Worcester and Middletown shown. A gear case tilted to one of the drop, a contrast with its russet-colored companions. chines. lines, and proved equally as handsome as the frames was a notable feature. It. was built on a The main features of the wheel are D-shaped TRENTON WATCH CO. decorations. light steel frame with a. leather covering lac«rt tubing on the stays; flush joints, and a new Too well known for description are the Trenton WARNER.(D. D.) CO. over it and bad a celluloid©front. There was a patent crank device, which is simplicity itself. cyclometers, a complete line of which was The nanieplate in white was the feature of chain lubricator on top of it. fitted with a brush The same head construction is used as in 1896, shown at this stand. In addition to the cy the decorations of this stand, which was in running lightly on top of the chain, the top of it having been found to give universal satisfac clometers were displayed samples of this com charge of D. D. Warner and C. J. Stebbins. the the brush containing powdered graphite, whli©li tion not one being returned broken. The racer pany©s watches, both stop and regular. Walter latter the New York agent, 108 Readf street. filtered through. W. S. Laskey, superintendent bas the bracket dropped three inches, while half Moses was in charge. A double diamond tandem and a combination of .agencies, was in charge, that is used on the roadster. L. Derango is in TKYON (E. K.) Jr., & CO. tandem and five Singles, embracing a track 5JIMMEHMAN MFG. CO. charge. A Tryon Special, decorated with gold mount racer, road racer, roadster and woman©s wheel, It. is doubtful whether the gold and jeweled SIDWAY MFG. CO. ings, was the centre of attraction at this booth, were shown. Tiffanyi^ed bicycle, the Zimmy wheels, or the A grip that will yield to the hand and reduce which was in charge of W. V. Sauter. Ten mod WEAVER- CYCLE MATERIAL CO. great and only Zimiuy himself, attracted the vibration has always been a necessity, and the els in all were shown, including the Tryon thor The exhibit at this booth was an extensive most attention to this stand, where the Skeetcr Sidway Company thinks it has filled the bill oughly modern in every respect and a line of one. The Dei-bad liquid plug for preventing reigned and received the adoration of the as with its S. & G. spring grip. The grip is Appollo, Vesper and Fairy juveniles. Salesmen in punctures in tires. Kennedy & Pickwick tires. sembled hosts. The, Grinder had six other wheels constructed of a series of springs so curved ajs charge all were white sailor caps with name Weaver pedals an4 hubs, aluminum guards, and to show, embracing four models a racer, a light to give them a cylindrical form, making the grips Appollo worked in blue. cast steel fittings and frames were shown. In roadster, a roadster., and a woman©s wheel. The the entire length of which, including the end. UNION CYCLE MFG. CO. addition was an exhibit of the famous Simpson features of this year©s Zimmy wheel are round yield to the pressure of the hands, relieving The decorations and wheels shown were the chain, which was hero shown for the first time and D-shaped rear forks, tapered stays, a new them from the strain caused by gripping a solid same as those seen at Chicago. Six wheels officially, as this concern will hereafter repre device for clamping the bottom bracket, 5-16 in body, and effectually taking up the vibration of were exhibited, embracing three models a $100 sent this chain in this country. In charge of stead of ©4-Inch balls in the crank-hangers, ad the handle bar. The springs are covered with a and 575 woman©s aneing used In the clometer. The different styles of finished and were shown, including a juvenile bicycle tatted week. It promises to be the greatest, affair bottom bracket, which has a 2y/-iiich drop. An oxidized silver, nickel, silver, etc.. appear to with 18-iticn wheels and perfect in every par original internal seat-post clamp, and ball-re be taking well with Father- Knickerbocker cy of the kind ever held in this city, and tin- ticular. equal of «ny ever held in the country, ex taining devices nre further features. Mr. Schles- clists. The new cyclometer gives a total and WHEEL LIGHT MFG. CO. inger©s clever little matchbox attachment is op Individual trip mileage and is much improved The lamp which was the special feature of cept in the point of size. This show is to tional, on double- fork crowns. The bearings have over last year. The detachable lamp brackets. this exhibit is the "Folding Beauty," which be given by the Local Cycle Board of an equilateral three-point contact. In these a. counting machine of the company©s own manu has been pushed so extensively of late. It is Trade, and will be the first exhibition wheels the rider is directly over the pedals and facture, and other bicvcle sundries were shown. one Of the smallest articles of its kind on the given by men connected with the trade there is a long space between the seat-post and VANGUARD CYCLE CO. market and may be folded and carried in the and for the sole purpose of booming the the handle bars. No crank keys are used. Harry One of the handsomest finished wheels to vest pocket. The lamp cannot be jarred out, is sport. From the very inception, of the S. Lewis was in charge, though Mr. Schiesinger be seen at the show was at this stand, and is neat, secure and a seller. movement the importance of the affair and was- in attendance some of the time. The Zulu called the Vanguard. Two men©s and one the benefit it would be to the trade and was not permitted to run at large, but was women©s model were shown, and with the one- iVATKRBUUY WATCH CO. kept closely secured in the booth. piece crank axle and other notable features Trump cyclometers were the main feature at the sport of cycling in this city was so SCHLESINGER MFG. CO. were fully worthy of the attention they re this booth, which was in charge of Messrs. Hart manifest there vyas such a rush for spaces .The Climax: cyclometer, registering up to 19.000 ceived. The booth was neatly decorated in red, & Weidlich. Besides these there were displayed that every available inch of room was miles, was shown here, in addition to the Royal white and blue, and looked patriotic in this re watches, speed indicators and odometers of tiie snapped up almost as soon as offered. anatomical saddle and a line of sundries. This spect. A detachable sprocket rim of the McEl- company©s own manufacture. Great interest The best-known decorators and electri cyclometer ca:i be set. back after each trip, and waine-Iliehards Company©s manufacture was was .manifested in the arrangement of a Trump cians in the city have been engaged, to records the number of miles covered on the trip, shown at this stand, and it is claimed it can cyclometer testing mnchipe. 120 of them being beautify the vast armory, in addition to besides rgislering the total mile-age. In charge be attached to a sprocket wheel in a few min kept going at the rate of a mile a minute with the spectacular effects promised by the Of the stand was ,T. P. Walter. utes by anyone who can handle a screwdriver. out showing the slightest variation. exhibitors. A splendid baud has been en © SPORTING LIFE." The groove in which the sprocket teeth rest is WESSON MFG. CO. gaged which will discourse a programme Opposite H:e head of stairway iu the main aisle milled on a taper, so the rim becomes firmly Two models of the Loyal were shown at this of music selected by sX committee of train wedged on the sprocket. C. T. Wilson looked stand by I). O. Wesson. These wheels are con of fourth floor "Sporting Life" had booth 55!>. structed thoroughly up-to-date, particular atten ed and experienced musicians. Committees handsomely decorated with red. white and blue after the int?rest and comforts of the visitors. have visited the Chicago and New York bunting. The Teninle Cup, now held by the Bal VEBDER MFG. CO. tion being paid to detail. An exclusive feature David J. Post, in shape for business, person is a tubular hub orf which the spoke flanges are shows in the interest of the local exhibit, timore Club, divided attention with the "Amer drawn up and pinched by an automatic machine. and they have secured everything that ican Field" Champion Cup. and the Kansas City ally conducted affairs at tins booth, where could be of any possible interest to the "Star" wiug shot cup. both now held by J. A. R. Veeder cyclometers were shown. Chief inter WHAYNK MFG. CO. Blliott. of Winchester Arms Co. Uncle Sam est was centered in a stoci; cyclometer, which Two models of a wheel built for jobbing pur cycling community of Philadelphia and gave out souvenirs and sample copies of the was attached to a motor, capable of a speed poses were shown at this stand, together with a vicinity. In fact, everything possible has paper to the waiting crowds. The exhibit was of fifty-five miles n minute. The minute ma line of fittings, handlebars, and accessories. The been done tot give the patrons of the show in charge of B. C. Stokes. Business Manager. chine stood the severe tests and registered cor wheel bas outside tapered joints and a two- a grand display of bicycle and bicycle ac TOLEDO METAL WHEEL CO. rectly at every trial. I©At Chicago.) piece crank and axle. The right crank and cessories. The Favorite juvenile bicycle was shown, and WE-STKR.N WHEEL WO©RKS. axle arc one piece the left crank attaching to A special feature of the Second Regi was always the centre of attraction of an ad The exhibit of the Western Wheel Wo>rks, the axle and having a four-armed spider screw- ment show will be the fact that every miring group of youngsters, some of whom hardly the president of which is R. L. Colcman. was ing to the sprocket. thing will be in place and ready for dis appear capable of walking, let alone riding; but almost beyond description.. Large constantly WARWICK CYCLE CO. play on the opening night. The neglect til) clamor to their parents for one of these changing colored signs dazzled the visitor©s A wheel not shown at Chicago by this con of this precaution greatly iwvrred the Chi handsomely finished juvenile wheels. O. W. eyes as he entered the stand. Fourteen singles cern was a tandem fitted with a. Hygienic frame, cago and New York shows, the visitors Crocfcer, C. N. Bishop and F. E. Southard were and three tandems, which comprised the. line being the first application of this device to a tandem. Other men©s and women©s wheels fitted being greatly annoyed by the workmen, in attendance. of Crescent, bicycles for ©07, were shown, in who filled the aisles and blocked the way THOMAS MFG. CO. numerable improvements have been made on with this frame were shown among the fourteen Four models of the Thomas wheel were shown this year©s models, and the Crescent is doubt wheels exhibited, which embraced three tandems, about the exhibits. Possession of tho at this exhibit. This wheel has a number of less what it Claims to be a high-grade wheel three racers, two $100 men©s, two $100 women©s, armory will be obtained on Wednesday original features worthy of note. One is a bind at a moderate price. two $70 wheels and a $90 bicycle. Augustus morning, and the work of getting the hall ing sleeve, covering the front fork-ends, which R. H. WOLFF & CO. Tennis. 34 Union Square. New York, the New in shape will begin at once. This will prevents the forks from spreading, besides acting showed a full lino of Wolff-American high- York agent, was iu charge. give two days more than was at first sup tis a washer. A ne\V method of adjusting the grade cycles at their booth, which contained WALTHAM MFG. CO. (Makers of Orient posed possible to get for the work of fitting cones in the crank-bearing*, and a specially stiff six singles, three tandems and a racing triplet, Bicycles.) | up the hall and the exhibits, so that every Bush©joint are other features. (At Chicago.) which bad the prettiest lines of any seen at G. Fred Royce. the crack quarter-miler and j thing will be in place and decorated before TAG-A-MAC CHEMICAL MFG. CO. the show. The self oiling device of last .rear manager of the New York brunch, was in charge I the time originally set for starting the iliii stand contained an -exhibit of the new U retained, they being exc-lusiye makers of of this exhibit, which consisted of a quad, com- I work. 18 s:POHTi:rsra . 2O.

Y. F. Dad, is Art a,id Bill MeCrickart birds for decoration of ladies© hats and going to the Grand American Handicap©?" 5000 copies were ordered published for dis O. F. Sure, Art is trying to strengthen tribution among women©s clubs in the PITTSBURG PICKINGS. Bill©s vioce by giving him a©mixture of gly United States. cerine and whiskey, but Bill don©t like the The following oflicers were elected: Presi glycerine. He says it makes his corns dent, A. L. Lakey, Kabunazoo; vice presi hurt." dent, M. B. Davis, Waco. Texas; secretary, THE PHILADELPHIA TRAP SHOOTERS IfOTES ABOUT THE SMOO CITY Y. F. "You ought to give Elmer Crow C. 15. Brewster. Grand Rapids. Mien.; aud Jim Shaner some of that, but be sure treasurer, J. P. Barnuin. Prairie Du Chieu, GUN CLUBS. and put lots of glycerine in." Wis.; attorney, F. S. Baird, Chicago; execu LEAGUE, Y. F. "Dad, how will you know Jim tive committed, M. It. Bortree and George Crow at Elkwood Park©?" W. Shell, Chicago, aud W. W. Eilis, St. O. F. "By his big feet." Louis, Mo. More Contestants For the Grand Ameri Y. F. "Where does Jim buy his shoes?" Eight Clubs Sent Delegates to tbe O. F. "Don©t buy any. when he needs a can Handicap Holmeister Knows pair he goes into the country, kicks his foot SPORTSMEN©S EXPOSITION. Meeting A Big Team Match and into a big steer and just walks around in the hide." Some of the Attractions in the Shoot a Good Thing The Beaver Gun Y. F. "Whew! I thought those btimns ing Line. Tournament Eyery Month Will were corns. Did Crow have such big feet The coming revolver tournament to be when he was on earth the first time?" held under the auspices of the Sportsmen©s Ciub Active The Flicker©s Nest, O. F, "No, he only wore shoe boxes Association and during its third annual ex Stimulate Trap Shooting, - . then." OLD HOSS. position, March 13 to 20, at Madison Square Pittsburg, Pa., Feb. 16., Gun EGitor Garden, is designed to be the national For some time past©©Mr. .T. K.••. Starr has "Sporting Life." Should the weather |H> JOHN J. SUMPTER, JR, standard championship contest that will been working to organize the various gun at all favorable the next shoot to be given test the question: "Who is the best pistol clubs of Philadelphia into a league, and by the East Pittsburg Gun Club will The "Original Arkansaw Traveler" shot in America?" The man selected as di at a. meeting held "iu the Florists© rooiu at lie a "socdolager." Judging from the w«y rector of the shooting tournament at the Horticultural Hall on Mouday evening last Gerbates, Sweusoii, Sharrard, Gelin and and a Good Sportsman. Sportsmen©s show is Captain James S. Cou- au organization known as the. Philadelphia. other members of the dub are hustling, John J. Sumpter. Jr., of Hot Springs, Hn, of the Knickerbocker Athletic Club. Trap Shooters© League was formed. The this will be the largest and best meeting Ark., commenced shooting at traps in May, The general committee of the revolver tour oflicers elected were: President, Will K. the olub has ever held. 3893. and iu August of that year won indi nament consists of:. Dr. C. T. Adams, Park, Florists© Gun Club; vice president, On Feb. 22. tbe North Side Gun Club vidual championship of the State on the chairman; Captain J. S. Conlin, shooting William Morrison, Forest Gun Club; sec will give one of its old time reunions and score of 23 out of 25 at expert rules, shoot director; Captain James C. Summers, secre retary and treasurer, J. K. Starr. The com sweeps-take siioots. Unless all signs fail, ing out. Dr. F. L. French, of Little Rock, tary; General Bird W. Spencer, commis mittee on rules and by-laws. J. Ford, of Sil this will be a "buster," as the North Side who tied him. At the next State shoot he sioner; A. P. Andrews, Major W. R. Pryor, ver Lake Gun Club; George Auderso©n, of lioys know how to give their friends a tied J. F. Lloyd, of Pine Bluff, for high W. C. South wick, Guy K. Robinson. Pierre Florists© Gun Club, aud William Morrison, good time. Jim Crow will make his first, average for the four days© shoo*t. Attended Loriliard, Jr., Dr. H. E. West bay. Colonel of Forest. Gun Club. appearance at this shoot and give one of Knoxville tournament in ©94, aud made Leslie C. Bruce, A. C. Gould, Dr. Reginald The following delegates were present: his old time war dances. This is Crow©s an average of 89 7-10 per cent, for foul- H. Sayre, Dr. W. J. Furness, C. L. Lewis Florists© Gun Club, George Andersoii, Will second earthly pilgrimage and a warm and days© shoot. In ©95 made 25 straight at and B. C. Williams. K. Park; Silver Lake Gun (Hub, R. F. Letirty welcome awaits the old hero. The prices to be contested for are not yet Stoffer. J. Ford; Perm Gun Club. Norris- "Ansou" is shoting a great gait at the specifically defined, but will include artis town. T. V. Smith, H. Xhnmerinan; Glen present time, his last score being 35 out tic and valuable trophies representative and Willow Gun Club, James Cowan. C. .1. Wein- of 36 pigeons. No one seems to be anxious emblematical of the important contests iu man: University of Pennsylvania Gun Club, to tackle him for a match. He will be one which their recipients must prove victor W. A. Steel, W. T. Singer: Frankfort! Gun of the Pittsburg delegation to the grand ious. Club, Howard George, B. Bourne; Wayue American handicap. The tournament will be conducted in a Gun Club, A. Soistman. T. Scargle; Forest "Strong" and "Fargo" have been in New gallery constructed according to improved Gun Club. William Morn son. A. S. Bauni. .York for the last three weeks. They have and approved methods, after suggestions Committee on handicap, George Auderson, been trying their hand on pigeons at the developed out of Captain Conlin©s 30 years© J. Ford. T. V. Smith, James Cowan. W. A. Carteret Club and taking a few pointers on connection with shooting and the commit Steel. .Howard George, A. Soistmau and W. 1 he way they shoot good fast birds in the tee©s combined experience. The gallery will Morrison. East. be located in the basement, of the Garden on The obiect of the league will be to bring President S. H. Vandergrift, of the North the Twenty-sixth street side, the butts lo together the gun clubs of Philadelphia and Side Gun Club, is a hustler and a good man cated toward Fourth avenue. Power fans have a team shoot and tournament once, for the position. He will try and arrange will clear the smoke away, and there will a month, and each club belonging to the learn, races with the Iroqnois Rifle and be a space suitably decorated and contain league will have one shoot on their grounds. Gun Club and tbe Bast Pittsburg Gun ing an unrivalled collection of souvenirs A handicap system will be used to place Club and several other clubs during the and illustrations of shooting contests where the weaker clubs on au even footing with spring and summer. the interested public can view the shooting the stronger ones. It is hoped that the Sandy and "Old Hoss" will shoot a match for the American championship. Western league will stimulate trap shooting around at 100 Blue Rocks in April sometime. frontiersmen. Southerners with a hereditary Philadelphia aud create a more social feel Hal Hofmeister, a member of the Pitts- handiness for pistols aud the gallery cracks ing among the trap shooters of the city. burg Gun Club, aud a crack rifle shot of the East will comingle in a friendly The first shoot will be held some time dur-, Is a great admirer of ©©Sporting Life," and rivalry and all try to put 30 bullets into ing the month of March and several hand especially of the shooting department. He the smallest space. some prices will be offered for. the be«t. says there is more good, fresh news in it There will be three principal matches to the square inch than he can find in team work during the series and for th» designated as police, military aud "any." best individual scores. any other paper. These will be subdivided into team and in Doctor E. M. Cundal and J. B. Duffy. of dividual matches. In addition to this classi Washington, Pa., were visitors during the fication, it is proposed to have a press AUDUBON GUN CLUB. week. The doctor has been the most suc match for individual journalists and teams cessful match shooter in western Penn representing different journals, and possi sylvania, and may be ready for a match or E. W. Smith Won Class A Medal at two later on, though he says "he is not bly press clubs. Buffalo. J. J. SUMPTKR, JR. The police are taking a great deal of in looking for trouble." terest in their end of the tournament, and The weekly shoot of the Audubon Gun The mett-bers- of the Beaver Gun Club Memphis tournament all alone with S6~ iu the departments of Pittsburg and Bal Club was held at Buffalo, N. Y., on Feb. re more than active at the present time. entries. In October. ©05. he shot at 100 timore, it is reported (as well as New York), j 13. Event No. 3 was the club badge shoot. Their last pigeon shoot was well attended targets on a wager that he could break they are practicing for the coming contest. B. W. Smith won Class A badge, Sandy and some good scores were made. Fouls. 94, and made 07. angles known. On March The guardsmen of different States, as well Class B. aud Woodbury Class C. Among Keyler. Crocket. Doutt, Johnstou. Bixby 1, ©90, shot a live-bird race with Phil Daly, as regular a<-my men, will compete, and the the attendants who were noticeable were and Beckerstaff were on hand as usual. Jr., for $100 at 28 yards, with 50 yards naval reserve has been heard from and Captain A©exander Forrester, who has been Councilman A. C. L. Hofmeister. Dr. B. boundary, killing 47. with three dead out teams representing Philadelphia, Boston j on the sick list for some time, but as will LM. Cundal and "Anson" are three more against Daly©s 50 straight. March 5 shot be seen by the scores he has not forgotten new recruits who will have their war paint match with Daly at 150 pigeons a side for and New York will compete in the military and shooting regalia on at the Grand Amer $500 a side, scoring 13S. with 7 dead out tournament. how to handle the gun. The scores: The committee on rules and regulations Event ...... 1 2 -©I 4 5 G 7 9 ican Handicap, ©lire delegation will proba against Daly©s 142, At the Du Pont tour has reported, and printed copies can be ob No. of targets...... 10 15 25 15 15 20 10 15 bly charter a .sleeping car for the entire nament in Chicago last August he shot all tained by addressing Secretary-Treasurer trip. the week and made an average of nearly J. A. H. ©Dressel. at the new offices of the ,T. J. Reed...... fi 1010 11 13 14 5 13 Dr. B. M. Cuudel. of Washington, Pa.. 96 per cent. In the cup race he scored Sportsmen©s Association. 377-79 Broadway. McArtbur ...... 7 220 M 11 12 . . 7 is the owner of a very fine Charles Lan 24. with the 23d bird dead out of bounds. The rules are 20 in number, and provide F. t). Kelsey...... 7 10 20 K? 14 IS 10 15 e-aster hannnerjess gnin that was made for He always attends the big tournaments, for the service of three officials of the Wolta ...... 8 S .17 !) 12 15 S .10 the late Dr. N.©Uowe. of "American Field." and owing to the fact that he is the only tournament. These are designated as a sta Woodbury ...... !J 12 21 13 13 . . The doctor is very proud of it. shooter from Arkansas who goes to the tistical and financial officer, a range officer B. Tal&ma ...... 8 15 'M . . .. . • W. H. Hespenheide, an old time shooter. shoots became known among the shooters and an officer of the day. All the shooting B. C. Burtcbardt .... 9 12 23 12 15 15 has purchased a new high grade hammer- throughout the country as the original F. N. Alderman...... !) 13 10 10 13 14 less pigeon gun, and will be in the ranks "Arkansaw Traveler." this name having is to be at 20 yards, and the rules and C. S. .BitrUhardt.:..... S 14 23 12 12 IS qualifications are sufficiently strict to en 9 15 this year. He will make some of the boys been given to him by Oscar Guessiiz. He sure that the American championship will A. Fom?ster ...... 10 15 23 10 13 18 hustle as soon as he gets acquainted with is a great lover of dog aud gun. and al L. W. Beunett...... 10 11 22 15 12 17 7 13 his new gun. ways has two or three high class (Jogs, be proud of a distinction hereafter not Norris ...... 7 13 24 13 14 IS 10 14 Hen Sperling says that Mr. Mayer sland and a share of quail and duck snooting easily to be won. George Zoeller ...... 9 12 15 11 .... ered him; that his whitewash brush handle every year. He is considered no slouch L. Fries ...... S 21 9 .... PROGRAMME AT ELKWOOD. A. Coombs ...... 16 ...... © is not bent; ajid that he will shoot a match as a duck shot, always bagging as many as W. Hines. Jr...... 8 14 14 11 .. .. with Dr. Woods, August Colteryahu, Bob any one in the party. He killed 47 mal- j K. W. Smith...... 7 23 . . 14 20 Phillips or any one of the "gang." lards in 05 minutes without getting out © Live Bird Events Arranged For Sandy ...... 0 39 12 9 14 Fred Grace and R. W. Cunniugharn. of of his tracks in December, 1895. at Grassy February 21 and 22. U. B. Storey...... 11 21 . . 12 .. New Cai-©tle, and Joe M. Eakin, of Roches Lake, Ark. At 18 years of age he was R. P. Reynolds I...... S13 .. 7 .. ter, were among the callers during the one of the leading amateur athletes of the Elkwood Park. P. O. Box 181, Long Phillips ...... 11 19 . . 12 .. week. They report their clubs and shooting South. In ©8U and ©90 was captain of the Branch City, N. J., telephone 154, Saturday, Flynu ...... 9 12 5 8 8 4 3 affairs in good condition. Mr. Esikin says University of Virginia Base Bail Club, Feb. 20. at 12.30 P. M., Brooklyn Handicap. Hanunond ...... 10 .. IS that Ool. George E. Woodruff is shooting©a playing second base and leading the 0 entrance, handicap from. 2o C. L. Swope...... 12 1C s io very swift gait. in batting and fielding both seasons. He- to 31yds, high gnus, sweepstakes on other Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Standish. of Sewick- fused offers to join Boston Brotherhood ] two sets of traps. Mouday, Feb. 22. ley. have gone to Ocean Springs, Miss., team from Mike Kelly in ©90; has done 100 at 10.30 A. M. 1. Star miss and out. $1.00 VIRGINIA GUN CLUB. where they will spend a month or two fish yards in 11s., and is considered clever with entrance. 2. The Washington, 15 birds, $15 ing. Mr Standish is having a boat built the gloves. entrance, 3 moneys, Kose system, profes A Close Team 3Iatch Shot at in Canada, and will go there to spend the sionals, 32yds.; amateurs, 30yds.: ties, miss Koanoke. summer. MICHIGAN GAME LAWS. and out. 3. Long Branch handicap, 10 birds, W. L. Kinser. a new recruit for the shoot .S5.00 entrance, handicaps from 25 to 30yds. The Virginia Gun Club, of Roanoke, Va., ing ranks, has ordered a new hammerless Annual Meet ing of the National Game Those at 25 aud 26yds allowed 2 misses, as was organized about two years ago through pigeon gun and will commence practicing at ©no birds" 27 and 28yds, 1 miss, as ©©no the eltorts of Mr. Dan Miller. At the once. Mr. Kinser and S. T. MoClarreu will Protective Association. bird," high guns, ties, miss and out. allow present time this club is under the super shoot a match at 100 Blae Rocks each Kalainaaoo, Midi.. Feb. 11. The annual ances do not go on ties, nominal entrance vision of the following officers: President, .sometime in March. meeting of the National Game. Bird and sweeps. Trains from New York to Elk wood J. W. Cook; B. O. Mays, secretary and The Rochester (Pa.) Gun Club will hold Fish Protective Association was held here Park, Central Railroad of New Jersey 8.30 treasurer. A shoot was recently held for an all-day sweepstakes shoot on Feb. 22, at yesterday, and important business transac and 10.45 A. ;M., Pennsylvania Railroad the first time this season, and a team the club grounds, commencing at 10 A. M. ted. A memorial was adopted to the Presi 9.10 A. M. Leave Elk wood Park for New j match arranged. Captain Duff, a weli- New Castle. Beaver, Pittsburg, Youngs- dent and Congress of the United States York. Pennsylvania Railroad. 5.51 P. M.. j known shot of Kentucky, took charge of town. Steubensville and Wheeling shooters I asking for the passage of the amendment Central Railroad of New Jersey, 6.45 P. M. one team and B. O. Mays captained tls» will be on hand. The members of the Rey- to the interstate commerce law now pending Purchase tickets to Brauchport and return. other. The iratch was for $50 ©a side, earl* rialdton Gun Club are putting their club prohibiting the transportation of wild birds© DAIA" & CHAXFRAU, Managers. man shooting at 25 Blue Rocks, unknown house and grounds in good order for the i eggs through States. angles. The grounds were in a very tuuddy coming campaign at Blue Rocks, There is Another memorial adopted requests the It is reported that Dan Stuart "will give condition and the men were placed to a some talk of a match or two between some Governor and Legislature of New York a pigeon shooting match in Nevada during disadvantage. The scores follow: of the members which will make things State to repeal the law allowing the sale the week previous to the proposed prize ("apt. IXifl! . . .11000 01100 11101 01010 01111 It rather lively for a while. of protected game at any time of the year, fight. We are sorry to see pigeon shooting H Valentine . .11000 11010 01110 10101 10111 15 if it comes from without tue State. linked to a prize fight, as there is a vast H Scholu ....00101 OHIO 01010 10100 lUflll K}. FLICKER©S NEST. A resolution was adopted, which is to difference in the class of people that J. Snyder ... .10110 OHIO 11110 10101 ilOli IT Young Flicker. "Say, dad, did Art enter be sent to all legislatures now in session, participate in the one and the element Sandy Maepherson in the dog show, and Team total ...... 59 asking that uniform game laws be enacted that is drawn to the other. We believe I?. O. Mays. . . .00101 "0111 10111 10010 10101 15 what class did he enter him iuV" throughout the United States. The several that a pigeon shoot held iu connection with (©apt Booth. ..01010 10001. 11101 10101 11001-14 Old Flicker. "Yes, he entered Sandy in legislatures are requested to appoint con a prize light will do much to lower the D. Miller .... .01010 OLOlO 11111 10111 11010 17 the ©pigeon retriever* class." ference committees to carry out this plan. standard of the sport of trap shooting, S. Blttennau. .01010 00010 10101 00010 11001 10 Y. F. "Will Sandy retrieve ducks?" Dr. Morris Gibbs read a paper citing the and should not be encouraged by the sports I O. F. 2\o, lie don©t take to water."- wanUm destruction of sous and plumage men oi© this country. Team total ...... 5ii LIFE. 19

shoot a team match against George McAlpin and Fred Hoey at 100 live birds to a man for ?250 a side. Gforgf KneiT carried off the club medal The Third Annual at the©monthly shoot of the Belt Line Gnn Club, of Kansas CUy. on Feb. 10, by kill ing .17 out of 20 live birds. Gus Richmers and Frank Fernkas grassed 15 straight birds at the monthly shoot of the Washington Park Gun Club at Kansas City. Mo,, on Feb. 10, and tied for the club medal. Rollfl Heikes. the champion target shot of the world, is doing good work on live birds at. Surnpter©s shoot at. Hoi Springs. He handles the Winchester repeating shot gun with marvelous accuracy and apparent xposition ease. Rolla has been doing fine work at the traps so far this season, and the B. C. powder and Winchester guns will get many a good card in his hands. Under the auspices of the Sportsmen©s Association. .» Peter Murphy, of Philadelphia, turned SOKAL ENOUGH. the tables on J. 147 L. Winston. at Hot Springs, Ark., on Feb. 11. by defeating him in a 25 live bird match. Murphy Bits ol News and Gossip About Men scored 25 birds straight at 28 yards rise, Madison Spare Garden, New York, and Winston 24 at :©><> yards rise, for ?25 a side, and loser pay for birds. Murphy MARCH t3 ro 2O, 1897. Whom All Lovers of Shooting Know also divided first in a ten-bird sweep by killing straight. Sportsmen©s Equipment and Appliances. in Person or Through the Medium L. Davenport, of Glen Cove, L. I., de feated E. Walters, of Long Branch, in Snooting and Fly Casting Competitions. oi General Fame, two live-bird matches at Elk wood. Park, N. J.. on Feb. 12. In the first match Dav Specimens of Big Game Animals enport killed 23 to 21, and in the second A. L. La Rue and Harry Sterling shot the men tied on 24 out of 25. In the shoot- and American Game Birds. a tie at live birds on. the Stoekton Gun off Davenport grassed 14 out of 15, while Club grounds, Camdeu, N. J., on Feb. 11, Walters missed two. each killing 16 out of 30 birds. The Loan and Trophy Exhibit of prize^ college cups, heads, antlers, and mounted Harry Thurman, of Germantown, Pa., specimens, will be the most extensive ever exhibited. H. M. Johnson, of Oonshohocken, Pa., maker of the celebrated Thurman shooting tvon the horse In a live bird shoot at Hick blouse for trap shooters, was a contestant ory town Hotel 011 Feb. 11 by killing 13 for the Recreation cup, at Hackensack, INTENDING EXHIBITORS live birds straight. N. J., on Feb. 10. He broke 00 out of who have not yet secured space for their exhibits, should apply at once for diagrams, appli- 100 targets, but did not win the eup. cation blanks and particulars, to FRANK W. S ANGER, Palmer Shauor, 122 Diamond Market, Manager Madison Square Garden Co., NEW YOKK. Pittsburgh 1©u., is now sending out the pro Elmer Shaner. secretary of Pittsburg Gun gramme of the Grand American Handicap, Club, writes us that the W. A. trophy which will be given by the Interstate Asso presented by the Laflln & Rand Powder Special Notice. For K.OO any gentleman may become a member of the Sports- 3 ciation at Klkwood Park, Long Branch, N. Company will be contested for on Feb. 22 men©s Association, membership entitling him to free admission at all times to the Sports- p J., on March 23, 24 and 25. The iwogramme at the club grounds. Marshall avenue, Alle men©s Exposition, reduced rates on railway lines and at hotels, and other privileges, which P like all others issued by the organization gheny City, Pa., commencing at 1 P. M. can be learned of by addressing the Sportsmen©s* Association, P. 0. Box 2325, New P is a very pretty one and the programme "York City, for application blank and prospectus. ir is well arranged. We print same in full Royal Robinson, secretary of the Limited. In another column of this paper. Gun Club of Indianapolis, writes us that Ed. Banks. Neaf Apgar and several they will hold a sweepstake shoot at tar other New York trap shots are expected gets on Feb. 22. The programme will be to be present at the all-day shoot of the alternate events at 15 targets, entrance bad cold, which came near ending his life. Hot Springs live bird shoot, won the past- Florists© Gun Club of Philadelphia, which $1.50, four moneys, and 20 targets, entrance His many friends will be glad to know man Hotel Handicap on Feb. 12, by killing $2.00, five moneys; shooting will commence that he will soon be out again. 25 live birds straight and took $138 for will be held on their grounds at Wissinorn- at 9.30 A. M. pocket money. ing, Pa., on Feb. 22. James Malone, of Baltimore, shot well Murphy, of Philadelphia; Wirt, of Cincin on live birds at the Baltimore Shooting As James Malone. of the Baltimore Shooting Joseph Thurman, of Germantown, Pa., nati, and Merrill, of Milwaukee, divided sociation grounds on Feb. 15, and, ground Association, writes us that the Interstate proprietor of the Rainbow Knitting Mills first money in a 10-bird sweep at Hot ed 36 out of 88 birds. shoot, to be held at Baltimore, Md., on and manufacturer of the Thurman shooting Springs on Feb. 11, with clean scores. April 14, 15 and 16, will consist of first blouse, has just returned from a month©s Captain Bartlett, and Rolla Heikes with two days at targets and third day at live Held sporting at Fruithurst, Ala. Mr. "Tommy" Rowcroft, of the Silver Lake their Winchester guns, defeated Frank PiU1- birds. There will be $500 added to the Thurman won the live-bird championship Gun Club, of Philadelphia, defeated F. melee and J. "147" L, Wins»ton in a target purses, divided equally in each day. of the State at Harrislmrg last October, Sen wart, of Bridesbnrg. in a live bird match match at Hot Springs on Feb. V.\. The con WILD K. PARK. and is a flue shot in the field. on Feb. 13. by killing 20 out of 21 birds to ditions Were 50 singles and 25 pairs. 11 out of 17 for his opponent. The match Heikes scored 40 .^iiigk-s and 42 pairs. LE RO* GUN CLUB. Uncle Ben Catch pole, of Wolcott, N. Y., Bartlett 45 singles and 34 pairs, a total of one of the old trap shoters in New York was to have been at 50 birds, but Schwartz saw he bad, no chance to win and with 167. Parmelee scored 47 singles* and 38 Scores] |Made at iBlue ©_ Rocks For State, and a regular attendant at the State drew. The men stood at 30yds rise, with pairs "147," 43 singles, 32 pairs, a total tournaments, was elected president of a 50yds boundary. of 160. Prizes. gun club recently organized in his town. The Le Roy Gun Club held a club shoot Tills now organisation will be known as J. C. Read, of Omaha, a well-known Peter Murphy, Philadelphia©s crack pig on their grounds nt Le Roy. Pa., on Feb. the Cathchpole Gun Club, named after sportsmen, was in Kansas City a few days eon shot, won another live bird match 13. The main event was at 15 Blue Rocks, "Uncle Ben." ago and made a proposition which will from J. "147" L. Winston, at Hot Springs, entrance 50 cents, the first prize being doubtless be accepted by the trap shots of Ark., on Feb. 13. This leaves Murphy a a wool sweater and the second a can of F. Sinnock, of Newark, N. J.. one of the that citv. He pioposes a team match of winner of two out of three races. King©s smokeless powder. A. Kelly won youngest trap shooters in that State, won eight men from Omaha against a like mini*- first prize and C. McCvaney second. Four the Recreation cup, which represents the her from Kansas City, with 50 live birds to Harvey French, the "cop" shooter of events were shot at JO Blue Rocks, with championship of Bergen County. N. J.. at Philadelphia, led the list at the last shoot an entrance of 50 cents in each. targets, oh Feb. 10, at Hackensack. His each man. It would make a great team of the Silver Ltike Gun Club, with a score B. F. Smith did not take part in the. score was 95 out of a possible 100. match. of 23 out of 25 Blue Rocks. Harvey is sweeps, but shot an exhibition match at "one of the finest" on Chestnut street, and 50 singles, unknown traps and unknown Jacob Pentz, Major J. M. Taylor and A. B. Cartledge. secretary of the T^lorists© can hit a flying bum as well as he can a tingles," and 25 pair, just to show the good Bdward Banks, of New York, and the Gnn Club of Philadelphia, was the only Blue Rock. shooting quality of Peters© Cartridge Com Gnn Editor of "Sporting Life" have been member of that club to participate in every pany- shells and King©s smokeless powder. chosen as the handicap committee for the club shoot held during the past season. Percv Day. a member of the Silver Lake The Blue Rocks were thrown low and hard big event to be given by the Cobweb Gnn He took part in ©23 club matches. Gun Club ©of Philadelphia, whose disap and the score on doubles was a. very good Club, at. New York, or, March 16, 17, 18 pearance was mentioned in lust week©s and 19. Tom Keller and John Parker, of the paper, has not been heard from yet, and Mr Smith was formerly from Buffalo. Peters© Cartridge Co. and King©s smokeless, his friends are of tbv opinion that he has where he had charge of Audubon shooting H. A. Penrose. of flying target fame, was wel©e among the winners last week in the been drowned while duck hunting. park. He has been matched to shoot. a visitor in Baltimore recently and took live bird events at Hot Springs. against Charles Armstrong, of 1 roy, la., pnrt in the live-bird shooting on the The students of the University of Mary Dr. Morris (iibhs, of Kalamazoo. Midi.. oil Feb 22 The match will be at 50 live prounds of the Baltimore Shooting Associa land have organised a rifle club. Among read a paper at the annual meeting of the birds for $100 a side. Smith to stand at tion. During the day he fired at 52 birds the members is a Japanese student from National Game Protective Association 3dvds and Armstrong at 28yds, A. S. A. and killed 50 of then.©. San Francisco, who is said to be a very which was recently held at KalamaKoo in rules. The mutch will be shot at I roy. 1 he which he spoke of the wanton destruction scores follow: "Chan" Powers, of Decatur. 111., inventor fine shot. of soijg and plumage birds for decorations Event 1, 15 Blue Rocks. of the Powers cleaning rod. which contains of ladies© hats, and 5(XX) copies were or A keilv ...... 10011 111H 11010--U Tom Morfey and L. Davenport divided the r Vc<"rui©-v"" ...... 1011,1 0)011 011(11-11* a screw-driver and oi! can in (he handle, purse in a 15 bird-event at Klkwood Park. dered published for distribution among the ( © Holcomn© © ...... 10110 10110 111(10- !» won a miss-:md-oiit event at Hot Springs Long Branch, on Feb. 13. on 14 kills each women©s club:- in the United States. Send ^ \V Quirk©...... 00110011K> -H010-- S on Feb. 11 by killing 20 straight live birds. out of 15 birds shot at. Hunk White was soino down this way. as the women here A© IVrrivi! ...... 01101 01010 011 DO- ( in the tie but was shot out in the final. need ivfor.mins.©. They actually tried to E© Kitchen. ©.©.I...... ".. ©..01 000 11010 11©,l.!©J -- 7 J. 147 L. Winston of the Austin Powder stop .shooting live piegeons from traps be R Holcomb ...... W010 01O01 01 111 , Co.. defeated Peter Murphy, of Philadelphia cause it. was cruel and at the same time T© II Morse ...... 01010 OOOOW 1 1 t 10 - (© in a match at 25 live birds on Feb. 11 at everv one of them -had the feathers, wings -;© i)© iiovd© .001 ooo©. 100 01100 - r. Hot Springs. Ark. The conditions were or heads of seven different kinds of beauti Ohas. © Mott. .©.©.©...... - .00100. 10000 001 10 4 25 birds. 25 yards rise, one barrel, for $25 j ful 0yds rise. L. T). IJoyil...... pices of the Forest City Gun Club. This race at Hubber©s Park, Buffalo, X. Y., on C. Mott...... makes the circuit complete© for 1807. B. F. Smith. ©-Buffalo Ben." of Le Roy. Feb. 28. C. Mr(>ane.v ...... 4 '• Pa., lias made three matches at live birds C. Holitoml)...... ** ! 7 J. S. Fanning, of San Francisco, a repre wit!) Charles Armstrong, of Troy. Pa. The Rolla Heikes tried to beat his record of Exhibition maU-li, 50 Blue Kotks, unknown sentative of the U. S. Powder Co.. writes first match will be held at Tioy on Feb. 22. 100 Blue Hocks, broken in three minutes ami traps and unknown nnglcs. us that trap shooting is booming on the 15 seconds at Hot Springs last week. He I! Smith.. 11 101 11101 11110 11110 11011-20 Pacific coast, and many large tournaments W. W. Peabody. Jr., of Cincinnati, who used tli:ee Winchester repeating shotguns, 01111 00111 11001 11111 11011-10 39 are booked for the coming sea.son. Mr. shoots under the© name of "Wirt," made a but for some reason was only :\blc to break Tweuty-fivn pnlr doubles. Fanning will be remembered by the trap run of 50 straight Blue Rocks at San An the TOO Blue Rocks in three minutes and 21 11 it 1011 11 II 11 101111 11 11 11 -12 4, shooters of the East, as he took part iu tonio. His many friends were glad to see seconds. Holla must be getting slow in his 11 11 11.11 10 11 11 1,1 U H 11 00 21 45 several tournaments with good success. him in such good form. trigger pull. Still if any one can beat this let them try it. Stop-Over Privilege at Washington Tom Morfey and ,T. Griffith divided first A ten-da v stop-over at Washington. D. (©.. Dr. Hiukins. of Chicago, has an L. C. Captain Bartlett gave a very interesting is now granted on all through tickets between money in a 100 target sweep at Hackensack. Smith gun that was formerly used by the East and West, via Baltimore & Ohio Kiiil- X J.. on Feb. 12, by breaking 92 out of the Kolla Heikes. This gun was fired 60,000 exhibition of fancy and rapid shooting at road Stop-over will also 1» granted on the 100. times while in. the possesison of Mr. Heikes. Hot Springs last week, using the Winches return journey made on round-trip tickets. and has had over 15,000 shots fired from it ter repeating shotgun. Captain Bartlett. is within tie lin©al limit of such tickets, lint nor J. O. H. Denny, of Pittsburg. is still since that time by Dr. Hiukins. This goes one of the best shots in the world at this exceeding teu days. Passengers will deposit keeping his name among the winners at to show what the L. C. Smith gun will kind of work and some of his feats are their tickets with toe ticket agent at B. & O. Moiite Carlo, and recently divided a big stand, as it is still tight and strong us a wonderful. U. K. station in Washington, who will letaiu sweepstake with Roberts, a noted pigeon new gun. them© until the journey is to be resumed, when shot. Norman, of Greenville. Texas, won the they will foe made f*ootl for continuous passage Arlington©Hotel Handicap©at Hot Springs, to destination by extension or exchange. ThLs Harry Kirkovcr. of Buffalo. N. Y.. one of arrangement will doubtless be greatly appre J. L. Winston. "147." is reported to have the best live bird shots in that State, is on Feb. I), by killing 25 straight birds with ciated by the traveling public because it will said that he and "Chan" Powers, of De now recovering from a severe-attack of out a tie. wmiit. tbe holders of "th rough tickets to make catur, III.. would visit New York, pneumonia. He attended the Clover-Pope ii brief visit to the National Capital without about March 1, au

shooting grounds existed nowhere else in this country. A full inspection was imide. The immense club house, more like a con servatory than anything else of its kind. was carefully examined. 1 he_three sets of. traps were shown in full w©orkiug order, Sportsmen birds were shot and trapped faster than a dog could gather them,.ample lockers, lava tories, gun racks, etc.. all were looked at, and only one conclusion was possible Elk- should try our wood Park was the place for the fifth an nual Grand American Handicap. Else where in the programme it will be found that the Interstate Association in making terms with Messrs. Daly, through Messrs. Phil Daly, Jr.. and Mr. H. Chanfrau, the managers of the grounds, has looked well after the interests of the shooters. PROGRAMME FOR THE GRAND AMERI Rain or storm, the Grand American Han dicap of 1897 will be shot in comfort, and SMOKELE with the perfect system for rapid work in CAN HANDICAP. shooting off events possible with such ap pointments as are now in position at Blk- wood- Park, it will lie feasible to shoot off the Grand American Handicap in one day Tiie Interstate Association Guarantees unless the entry lists reaches a mark higher than that of 1880. Following is the pro $1000 All Surplus Added Elk- gramme: GOVERNING CONDITIONS. Twenty-five birds, handicaps ranging from 25 AU/SUfACTURERS wood Park to be the Ground All to '.V, vurds, 50 yards boundary with a dead lino at tbp US-yard mark. $1.000 divided 50, SO and 20 OF SPORTING AND per cent to the three highest guns. All money BRANCHES /MLiTARY POWDERS Sweeps Will be High Gun Wins, in the purse in excess of $1006 will be divided among high guus other than the three tirst. The The Interstate Association furnish the fol- number of parts into which the surplus money lowijig information© and programme of the will he determined by the number of entries re ceived. Grand American Handicap, which will be Entrance money $25: $1000 guaranteed by the held at Elk wood Park. Long Branch, N. J., Interstate Association, and all surplus added. on March 23, 24 and 25: Kesrular entries must be made on or before The Interstate Association, in presenting March 20. 1897. and must be accompanied by $10 the programme for this, its tit©ch annual forfeit. The remaining $15 may be paid up to Grand American Handicap, feels that it the last shot of the second round. QUALITY DID IT! should do something more than make an Penalty entries may be made after March 20. ordinary announcement. There are reasons up to the last shot of the second round, by pay for thi» good reasons. A few figures will ing ,*35. tell the story. Entries will be received at the New York of PETERS© SOJIE FIGURES. fice, Jno L. Lequin. secretary-treasurer, 44-48 On April 5, 1893. the Grand American Cedar street. P. O. Box 605, New York, N. Y. Handicap was inaugurated with an entry FIRST DAY, MARCH 23. list of just 21 shooters. The tournament All shooting to begin at 10 A. M. sharp. was held at Dexter Park. L. 1. Of the 21 Klkwood Park introductory. Seven birds, $5 shooters four tied on 23 and shot off, miss entrance birds extra. ">0 yards rise, three and out. Robert A. Welsh, of Philadelphia, moneys. 50, 30 and 20 per cent. High guns, not class shooting. winning in the fourth round. His handicap Nitro Powder handicap. Fifteen birds, $10 Loaded with King©s Smokeless has won its place ON TOE" in one short year. \vas 28 yards. The others who tied vvitn entrance birds extra, handicaps 25 to 33 yards. liirn were: Noel 10. Money 28. George Work The number of moneys into which the purse will Shoot it one score and you will understand why. Ask your dealer to supply you. 3O, and Fred Van Dyke 30. There were be divided will be determined by the number Of three moneys divided as follows: $477.50. entries received, as is fully explained elsewhere AKE SURE FIEE AND ACCURATE, $1(50.50, and $111; a total of $755 in the in this programme. The handicaps contestants purse. receive for the Grand American Handicap STRONG AND The second annual Grand American Han will govern in this event. High guns, not class dicap was also held at Dexter Park, L. I.. shooting. the dale being April 5. 1894. That the Branchport sweepstakes. Ten birds, $7 en Osorfc2»ic3.^ Oo. event was growing in popularity is plainly trance birds extra. 30 yards rise, four moneys, shown by the fact that the entry list num 40. 30. 20 and 10 per cent. High guns, not class ozxxo. shooting. bered 54. Of this number Captain A. W. Sportsmen©s Delight. Seven birds, $5 entrance Money ISO and T. W. Morfey 28 each scored birds extra. 30 yards rise, three moneys, 50, Should there be more than 00 and not Grand American Handicap Tournament, hag 25 straight, tieing for first and second 30 and 20 per cent. High guns, not class shoot- exceeding 100 entries all money in the deemed it best to make .all events higli money. On the shoot-off at 10 birds, each purse in excess of the $1000 will be divided, guns. In making this change the associa scored 8 and tied again. They then shot- SBOOND DAY, MARCH 24. 13, 12. 11, 10. 9, 8, 8, 7, G, .5, 4, 4 and 3 tion has not moved without much thought. off miss and out, Morfey winning in the The Grand American Handicap. Twenty-five per cent, to the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, It has. however, been plainly showed time second round. F. G. Moore 29 won third birds. $25 entrance birds extra, not ©.©lass shoot eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, thir and again, at both large and small tourna with 24. The total purse was $1335. ing, handicaps 25 to '•'•> yards, $1000 guaranteed teenth, fourteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth ments that under the old system of class The third annual Grmid American Handi by the Interstate Association, and all surplus highest guns. shooting a man "could kill them all" and cap was decided at Willard Park. Paterson. added. Should i/here be more than 100 and not yet come out worse off in pocket than, N. J.. on April 4 and 5. 1895. Once more $500 to first, high gun. $300 to second high gun exceeding 110 entries all money in the purge another who had missed one or more birds. there was a marked increase in the num and $200 to third high gun. in excess of the $1000 will be divided, 11. This error the association is attempting ber of entries, 01 shooters sending in their All money in the purse in excess of the $1000 11, 10, 10, 9, 8. 7. 1, G, 5, 4, 4, 3. 3 and 2 to correct: and yet make this shoot a pop names. 58 of the number competing, 3 paid will be divided in accordance with the number per cent, to the fourth, fifth, sixth, sev ular one with shooters. forfeit. The total purse was $1520. a large of entries received. enth eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, A careful perusal of the conditions gov enough purse to satisfy anybody. Of the 58 The increased facilities for shooting off events rapidly offered by the "clover leaf" sets of thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth, erning each event will show that everything shooters three scored 25 straight, J. A. K. traps, together with the underground system of seventeenth and eighteenth highest guns. has been prepared with great care. Klliott 33. Frank Class 32 and J. G. Mess- trapping and the superb arrangement of the club Should there be more than 110 and not Division of moneys in 15-bird events. In ner 25. On the shoot-off at 1O birds Mess- house, make it perfectly possible to finish this exceeding 120 entries all money in the the 15-bird handicap events-, a system will ner won with 10 straight, Elliott was sec event in one day with a list of 100 shooters. purse in excess of the $1000 will be divided, prevail somewhat similar to that adopted ond with ©.). his lost bird foiling dead out THIRD DAY. MARCH 25. !>T4 »%, 9. 9. 8, 8. 7, 7. G, 5. 4. 4, 4, 3. 3, for the Grand American Handicap the Of bounds. Class scored 7. The. Grand American Handicap if not finished 2 and 2 per cent, to the fourth, fifth, sixth, total amount of the purse being divided in THE LAST SUCCESS. the previous day. seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, accordance with the number of entries The fourth annual Grand American Han Consolation handicap. Fifteen birds. $10 en twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth. received, as follows: dicap was decided at Elk wood Park. N. J.. trance birds extra, handicaps 25 to S3 yards. sixteenth, seventeenth, eighteenth. nine l to 10 entries, two moneys <30 and !.> on March 25 and 26. 1896. The entry list The number of moneys into which the purse will teenth and twentieth highest guns. per cent. was a most gratifying surprise to the©asso be divided will be determined by the number of Should there be more than 120 and not "11 to 20 entries, four monyes 40, 30, 20 ciation. From 01 in 1895 it had sprung to entries received, as is fully explained elsewhere in this programme. Winners of money in the exceeding 130 entries all money in the and 10 per cent. 109 in 1896, a number greater than ever Grand American Handicap will have one (1) purse in excess of the $1000 will be divided. 21 to 30 entries, six moneys 30, 20, 15, before in the history of trapshootiug in yard added to their handicap. High guns, not 8y2. SH, 8. 8. 7. 7. G. G. 6. 5. 5. 4. 4. 4. 13. 12 and 10 per cent. this country paid entrance money in an class shooting. 3, 3, 3. 2 and 2 per cent, to the fourth, 31 to 40 entries, eight moneys 25, 20. 15, event of this kind. An entry list of 109 Long Branch Scramble. Ten birds, $7 en fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, 12. 10. 8. 5 and 5 per cent. shooters in an open-to-al! handicap at 25 trance birds extra, 30 yards rise, four moneys, eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth, 41 to 50 entries, ten moneys 22, IS, 11, birds. $25 entrance, birds extra, broke all 40, SO, 20 and 10 per cent. High guns, not class fifteenh. sixteenth, seventeenth, eighteenth, 10. S. 5, 5. 4 and 3 per cent. records. The division of the purse no shooting. nineteenth, twentieth, twenty-first and 51 to GO entries, twelve moneys 20, 1(>, doubt had much to do with the increased Auld Long Syne, sweepstakes. Seven birds. $5 twenty-second highest guns. 13. 10. 9. 7. G. 5. 5, 4, 3 and 2 per cent. list of entries, tiud something will be said entrance birds extra. 30 yards rise. three Should there be more than 130 and not Gl to 70 entries, fourteen moneys 18. 15, on that point later. Only live men for moneys, 50. 30 and 20 per cent. High guns, not exceeding 140 entries all money in the 12. 10. 9.,7, G. 5, 5, 4. 3, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. feited, so that the actual number of shoot class shooting. purse in excess of the $1000 will be divided. 71 to SO entries, sixteen moneys 16, 14, ers was 104. Of that number not a man The Interstate Association for its fifth "Va. 1%. "Ms, 7%. 7. 7. G. G. 5, 5. 4. 4. 4. 4. 11. 9, S, 7, G, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2 and 2 per went straight. Eight tied on 24, while 13 annual Grand American Handicap Tourna 3. 3. 3, 3, 2, 2 and 2 per cent, to the fourth, cent. were tied with 23 for the last 6 moneys, the ment, which will take place March 23, 24 j fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth. 81 to 90 entries, eighteen moneys 15. 13. purse under the system of division of and 25, has deemed it advisable to make I eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth. fourteenth, 10. 8, 7. 7. G, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2 and 2 moneys adopted by the Interstate Associa such division of money in the main event fifteenth. sixteenth, seventeenth. eigh- per cent. ... tion providing for 14 moneys, high guns. whereby a greater number of shooters i teenth. nineteenth, twentieth, twenty-first, 91 to 100 entries, twenty moneys 14, 12. On the shoot-off O. II. Dickey 29 won in will participate in the division of the twenty-second, twenty-third and twenty- 9, 7, G. G. 5, 5. 4, 4, 4, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2 the 6th round with o total of 30 out of 31. purse. Therefore, the following method of fourth highest guns. and 2 per cent. Messrier, the winner of the previous Grand dividing the total amount will be ad Should there be more than 140 and not Briefly summarizing the foregoing it will American Handicap, was handicapped at hered to: exceeding 150 entries all money iu the be noted that two (2) places are created 29yds, and finished llth. The total purse The Interstate Association guarantees purse in excess of the $1000 will be divided, for each ten- entries or fraction thereof. reached the great figure of $2710. .$1000 in the main event, which will be 7, 7, 7, 7. 7. 6, 6, 6, 5. 5. 4. 4. 4, 3. 3. Division of moneys in 10-bird events. From the above figures, and trusting elso divided among the three highest scores 3. 3. 3,, 2. 2, 2. 2 and 2 per cent, to the In the 10-bird events it will be high guns to other attractions fully set forth later, as follows: $."00 for first high gun, $300 fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, pure and simple, the total amount of the the Interstate Association feels every confi for second high gun and $200 for third tenth, eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, four purse being divided into four (4) moneys dence that its annual Grand American Han high gnu. No more no less, no matter teenth, fifteenth, sixteenth. seventeenth, 40. 30. 20 and 10 per cent. dicap will continue, as heretofore, to hold what the number of entries may be. eighteenth, nineteenth, twentieth, twenty- Division of moneys in 7-bird events. In its place as the leading live bird event of Sho"H th-M-e be more than 40 and nnt first, twenty-second, twenty-third, twenty- the 7-bird events it will also be high guns America. exceeding 50 entries, all money in the fourth, twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth high pure and simple, the total amount of tho SELECTION OF GROUNDS. purse in excess of JjUOOO will be divided, est guns. purse being divided into three (3) moneys The classification and tournament commit 50. 30 and 20 per cent, to the fourth, fifth Brielly summarizing the foregoing it will 50, 30 and 20 per cent. tee of the Interstate Association was en and six highest: guns. be noted that the purse will be divided ELK.WOOD PARK GROUNDS. trusted by the association with the choice Should there be more than ">0 and not In accordance with the number of entries The new grounds at Klkwood Park must of grounds on which to hold its fifth annual exceeding 0 wi-11 lie divided 30, receiving $500, $300 and $200. By this di understood. Since the fall of 1SOG Messrs. tee had the choice of two grounds before 25. 20, 15 and 10 per cent, to the fourth, vision two places are created for every Daly have purchased and added to their it. One near Elizabeth, Ni J., and the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth highest ten (10) entries over fifty (50). It is not enclosure of Elkwood Park about 50 acres other, the new grounds laid out at Elkwood guns. possible for fourth money to exceed third, of land lying to the west of the Elkwood Park by Messrs. Phil Daly, Sr., and Phil Should there be- more than 60 and not and the moneys would seem divided in such Inn and in the rear of the stables. In the Ihily. Jr., of Long Brand). exceeding TO entries, all money in the manner as to be just to all. For instance: centre of this piece of ground are located The committee visited both grounds on purse in excess of the $1000 will©be divid If there are 50 entries, fourth gun would the new shooting grounds. The road to Jan. 7, first inspecting the grounds near ed. 25, 20. in, IK. 12. 10 and 5 per cent, be entitled to $75. while eighth gun would the grounds leads directly west from the Elizabeth, the race track owned by Dvvyer to the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, just save entrance. If So entries, fourth Inn until the new house of Manager Ghan- Bros. This property was Sound to be ex ninth and tenth highest guns. gun would receive $100 and the twelfth fran is arrived at. It, then circles to the cellent in many respects, but it was lacking Should there be more than 70 and not gun $50. If 10O entries, fourth gun would north and passes around the house, below in several of ihe essentials that go to make exceeding NO entries, all money in the get $195, and the sixteenth gun $45. the brow of the hill and out of gunshot perfect shooting grounds. Three sets of purse in excess of the $1000 will be divided It should be remembered that the Grand from the scores of either No. 1 or No. 3 traps, the number now required, would have 1!). 18, 15, 12. 10. 8. 7. 0 and 5 per cent, American Handicap is not class shooting, set of traps, finally circling to the south to be laid out in a straight line, and ample to the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eisrhth. and high guns will win, as shown in the diagram and making a provision would have to be made for the ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth highest Entries for the Grand American Handi bee-line for the club house, which is lo coinfort of shooters in case such a snow guns. cap will be received at the New York cated on a slight eminence in the centra storm as that of March 23. 1S9C. should Should there be more than 80 and not ex office, John L. Iveqnin, secretary-treasurer. of the "clover-leaf." again prove a stumbling block in the way ceeding 90 entries all money in the purse 44-4$ Cedar street, P. O. Box G05, New THE MAIN BUILDING of the smooth running of the Grand Amer in excess of the $1000 will lx? divided 15 York, N. Y. is two stories high. The floor space on ican Handicap. 14. Kl 12, 10, R. 7. 6. 0. 5 and 4 per cent, ALL EVENTS HIGH GUNS. each floor is 2800 square feet. In the cen TClkwood Park was visited next. The com to the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth The Interstate Association being a pro tral hall will be found the cashier©s office, mittee had not been on the grounds five ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth and thir gressive organization, and familiar with compiler of scores, press headquarters, tel minutes before it became aware that such , teenth and four©teeuth highest gnus. the requirements o£ suc]i au event as the egraph, office, cafe, etc. The floor space ia "Feb. LIFE. each wing is 820 square feet. This makes equal footing, handicaps will not be 5ri- a total of 724O square feet under glass and nounced until the evening of March 22, at the disposal of the shooters. The left the day on which the committee meets. wing facing No. 1 set of trapg, that is, HANDICAP INFORMATION. looking down towards the Inn, will he kept for the exclusive use of shooters. The manner of shooting the Grand Amer none else, except officials, will be allowed ican Handicap this year, and in fat-t ail within this portion of the building. Like events scheduled for the tournament, is as the rest of tlie club house it is nearly all follows: Shooters will be called to the glass and is kept perfectly warm by radia score in turn, shooting their first bird at tors even on th« coldest days of a cold No. .1 set of traps. As soon as a shooter has winter. The centre of this portion of the shot at his first bird he passes on u> No. building is occupied by gun racks and 2 set and shoots at his second bird on that lockers. Each of these" lockers is amply set; he then shoots at another bird at No. sufficient to accommodate the belongings 3 set and passes into the building through of two shooters, and no two lockers have the right wing, wailing-until it is time Dse it, ani Impye Tour Scores, the same key ali Yale locks. Every shoot for him to go out and shoot at his 4Ua, er will be furnished with a key to a locker 5th and 6th birds, and so on. Du Font's Rifle and Sporting Powder «pon payment of 5O cents, the 50 cents In case the Grand American Handicap as Popular as ever. being refunded to him on return of the | entries are so numerous that it is impos key; this charge is made simply to insure ] sible to finish iu good light on March 24, For best results, have your Shot Shells loaded that the key will not be carried off, thus j the referees shall atop the shooting at any necessitating a new lock. As there are two j lime they moy deem it necessary; in this with our keys to each locker, the accommodation in j case the shooting w(ill commence at 10 this respect Will be ample for at least 150 o©clock sharp Thursday, March 25. shooters. The exit from this building leads Positively no entry will be taken, nor out to the score at Np. 1 set of traps the j shooting up allowed, after the end of the or S;i ©.vard score being about 30 feet from the I second round. building. A strong wire fence, similar to i A contestant missing three birds must the fence that keeps spectators off race | drop out, with the privilege of re-entering tracks, surrounds the building, and abso- | in case he has a chance to win any por E. L DD PONT DE NEMOURS X CO,, lutely prohibits all crowding of the shooters j tion of the purse. at the©Score. The exit from the main hall The Intel-state Association reserves the WILMIHOTON, DEL. right to refuse any entry. is just 30 feet from the score of the No. Send postal for Catalogue. U©set of traps, while the exit irom the rigut ADMITTANCE TO ELK WOOD PARK. wing is the same distance from the No. 3 set of traps. Of course one can pass from An admission fee of 25 cents will be one end of the building to the other inside. charged each day. C* A4S /f\ 1L£ C* I IT" £*» 4?» Thus in rainy weather if a shooter is in the All contestants in the Grand American left wing and is called to the score at No. Handicap will receive a badge which will SMOKELESS !? set of traps he can pass right through admit them to the park free during the the main hall and the right wing and only entire tournament. Won the live bird championship match at Harrisburg have to walk 30 feet before getting to the Any shooter who is not a contestant in score. The right wing is fitted up in the the Grand American Handicap will have on October 2d. Also plenty of other events. the 25 cents paid for admission refunded Bead ««Sporting- Life "of October 1O and see who used same way as the left wing. It is not too (at the cashier©s office) upon his making much to say that there would be no in entry in any sweepstakes event. King©s Smokeless and what they won at State shoot. convenience experienced even should there The comfort and convenience of the con be 200 shooters on the ground. testants as well as the spectators has been Joseph Thurman won live bird championship, killing 39 out of 40. The second story is in the nature of a looked after carefully, inasmuch as the en grand stand, enclosed with glass, and heat tire club house is closed in with glass H. Landifi won Parker Handicap. ed throughout. C©old weather has no terrors front and heated throughout. The left for spectators at Blkwood Park now, while wing, located within, a few yards of the H. Thurman killed 42 straight birds in open sweeps. snow storms may come and go and shooters traps, will be reserved for the exclusive use hardly realize that anything had happened. of the shooters, where they can witness the B. F. Smith won a 25 live bird match. .ARRANGEMENTS AT THE SCORE. sport when not actively engaged in it. AM of these men used KING©S SMOKELESS; The office of compiler of scores will be The arrangements at the score are the filled by Mr. Edward Banks. His services most perfect thut experinece in these mat last season in a similar capacity are a suf MADE BY KING POWDER CO. ters could devise. The puller is slightly ficient guarantee of excellent results on this to the right of the score in a little pulling house, sunk slightly so as not to obstruct occasion. Mr. Banks also will act as press MAIN AND THIKD STREETS, CHrCIITNATI, OHIO. a full view of the traps from the club representative. house. To the left of the score is a double Conveyances will meet trains at the Elk- house; in the portion nearest the score wood Park stopping place and carry shoot THE FLORISTS WIN A MATCH. were fairly good, while others were unsually ers free of charge to club house. Shooters poor. Following are the results: are the referee and scorer; in the other are requested to make -sure that they ride F. S. Kchvaitls 86, T W. Morfey S>2, Tfcoinas is the dog and its handler, and also an as in the conveyances provided by the Klk- U. of P. Gun Club Defeated in a Bell 91, Griffiths 92, Jackson 55, Apgar 82, War sistant to take care of the dead birds; wood Park management and show admis , Close Contest. ner 40, Hall 64, "Job lot" 87, G. H. Plercy 8t>, neither dog, handler, assistant nor dead sion badge to conductor. The second match of a series was shot L. Pierey ©JO. birds can be seen by the spectators, while A warm and substantial lunch will be between the Florists© Gun Club of Phila Morfey and Griffiths divided first money, each they are also out of sight from any shooter served each day in the club house for the delphia, and the University of Pennsyl contestant paying $2 entrance fee. handicapped back of 28 or 29 yards. There sum of 50 cents. vania Gun Olub on. the Florists grounds at is the same arrangements at each set of Shooters desiring meals a l« carte ean se Wissinorning, Pa., on Saturday, Feb. 13. RED DRAGON CANOE CLUB. traps. cure same at Elk wood Inn. The Florists won the first match, which Scores Made at Their Weekly Target BIRDS TRAPPED FROM BFXOW. SPORTSMEN©S EXPOSITION. was shot on. the University of Pennsylvania All birds are trapped from below. The grounds at Fern wood, with 28 targets to Shoot. spectators and shooters see a trap sprung The Interstate Association having ar the good. To make the second more inter Several members of the Red Dragon Canoe when the word "pull" is given. Away ranged for space at the Sportsmen©s Expo esting the Florists decided to place a Club of Philadelphia met for practice on goes the bird and is scored either ©©dead" sition, in Madison Square Garden. New weaker team, against the college men and their grounds near Wissiuoiuing© on Feb. 13. or "lost," as the case may be. Before the York, March 13 to 20 inclusive, entries for Captain Andersoii ordered out some of the Several of the men showed considerable im bird (if dead) has been gathered by the dog. the Grand American Handicap will be re new members in order to give them prac provement and Feiiimore, Krarner and the trap is closed and a bird put in it, and ceived there during the period named. This tice iu match shooting. Gross shot much better than usual. The all is ready for the next man. Being below will be a convenience to many shooters who The University men were disappointed only clean score was made by "Weary Wil- ground and sheltered from the weather, contemplate taking a part in the tourna because some of their club were unable to lie," who tried his hand at flying targets the birds are wel! protected during extreme ment. be present on account of sickness, and for the first time and was surprised that cold, and will also be kept cool during ex TO REACH ELKWOOD PARK. Kistler. the crack shot of their team was the roar of the black powder which he was treme heat. sadly missed. using did not break at least one of the To realize how rapidly events can be From points north of Branchpoint take In the absence of Captain Anderson the 25 targets shot at. shot off. if shooters thenips©.ves will only the Central Hailroad of New Jersey from Florists were captained© by Charles Ball, The traps were placed on the wharf iu try to be on time, it is only necessary to foot of Liberty street, New York City, president of the club, and winner of last front of the club house and the centre trap visit Elk wood Park and see a .shoot run to Branchport, N. J.. or take the Penn season©s medal. He could not have se-lected threw a target straight avyay which some off. It is not making too big a claim to sylvania Kaiiroad from foot of Cortland a weaker team and won. as the finish show times went in a direct line for the flag1 state that with ordinary promptness on and Desbrosses streets, New York City, to ed the Florists but threo targets in the staff which is placed on tlie end of the the part of the shooters themselves the lira Heliport. N. J. lead. wharf. In one instance the Commodore , Grand American Handicap can be shot off Arrangements have been made whereby The day was a fine one for the sport as fired at a target just before it reached the In one day if the entries do not run much the 8.30 A. M.. 10.45 A. M. and 4.15 P. M. the sun was bright, the sky clear and hard pole, and as it was plainly broken in the above 100. Last year it took 1702 birds trains from New York, via the Central ly a breath of air stirring, but the snow on air, it was given as a dead bird, although (including tie birds), to decide the event Kaiiroad of New Jersey, and the 9.10 A. M. the ground seemed to have a bad effect on several claimed that the shot never touched with 104" shooters: dividing the 1702 by :-! and 12.10 P. M. trains via the Pennsyl the eyes of several of the men and low- it. Following are the scores: (the number of sets of traps), and we vania Kaiiroad will stop, each of the three scores" were plentiful on both teams. Charles Twenty-five Blue Rocks, known. have only 507 birds for each set of traps, i days of the tournament, right at Elkwood Ball had the high score for the Florists, Peters " ...... 11101 11100 11111 (Will mil 20 Park gates. Passengers from New York with 1!) breaks, while Steel, of the U. of P. Gross ...... 11000 11101 10111 11111 10110 18 As the shoot commences at 10 A. M. | on the 8.30 A. M.© train wil reach the men, led his side with 17 broken. The traps Kramer ...... 01011 10101 11101 11001 11101 17 prompt, and will probably stop each day shooting grounds at 10 A. M. Passengers were set to throw hard targets and some Fenimore .... .10011 11110 11011 01000 11111 IT shortly after 4 P . M.. this gives six hours on the 9.10 A. M. train will reach the of the scores are surely very poor. The Rogers .. .1110O 10110 00111 10111 0001O 14 5n which to trap 567 birds from each set Zimrnie ...... OO101 11010 00101 01101 01001 la of traps. Any shooter knows that that is shooting grounds at 10.45 A. M. first squad consisted of "Life." Brown and Scott ...... 10010 10100 10000 10010 OOOOO 7 only ordinary match work with ordinary From points south of Branchport, Penn Taplin, of the Florists, who scored 4i Weary Willie. .00000 OOOOO OOOOO 00000-OOOOO 0 appointments. There is a big surprise in sylvania Railroad train leaving Point Pleas against Cooper, Paul and Tuthill, of the Ten Blue Rocks, unknown. store for those who shoot in the Grand ant at 12.45 P. M. and arriving at Elkwood U of P.. who scored 34. The second squad Fenimore ...... 10111 11001 7 American Handicap of 1897. Park 1.33 P. M. will stop at the grounds. had Keid. Barrett and Ball, with 4o Gross ...... 10110 10110 8 Returning trains to New York Return against Cooper, Singer and Steel, with 44 Peters...... 01110 10110 6 ANNOUNCEMENT. ing trains will stop at Blkwood Park at brokea. Scott ...... 11011 00100 5 Rules The Interstate Association©s rules 4.20 P. M.. 5.50 P. M. and G.50 P. M.. reach The conditions were 6 men to a team,. i:> ZimniSe ...... 00110 O1OO1 4 (Hurliugham rules revised) will govern all ing New York in one hour and a half. Pas Blue Rocks to each man, known traps and Rogers ...... 10011 10000 4 points not otherwise provided for. sengers should purchase round trip tick angles. V. I>orp, of Shannon & Sons, acted Ten Blue Rocks, known. No guns larger than 12-gauge allowed, ets, as they are good on either railway. as referee and J. K. Starr kept score. The Gross ...... mil 11010-8 weight of guns limited to eight pounds. Address communications and make en score follows. As the U. of P. Gun Olub Scott ...... 10011. 10111 7 tries to the New York office, John L. Le- had but live men present Cooper shot two Rojrers ...... O1O11 01101 6 In order to expedite the shooting a con Fenimore ...... 10110 00001—4 testant missing two birds in any event, ex- quin secretary-treasurer, ©44-48 Cedar scores: Zimuiie ...... 01001 10010-4 cent the Grand American Handicap, must street. P. O. box 605. New York, N. Y. Florists© Gun Club. drop out, with the privilege of re-entering Headquarters for sportsmen who desire C Ball .....01011 11110 11111 1110010110-18 POWDER EXPLOSION. In case he has a chance to win any portion to stop in New York City will be the S P Life ..1100010111 01111 11011 01101 17 Astor House, Broadway, Barclay and Vesey Taplin .....01101 1110011101 0110001011 15 of the purse. In the Grand- American Re-id ...... 00101 11111 01001 00001 11000 12 Fire in Schaefer©s Gun Store in Handicap it will be three misses out with streets. Barrett 11000 00100 11001 01010 11000 10 Boston. the same privilege. The hotels named below are located Shooters calling ©©no bird" on birds slow near to the shooting grounds. Those con Brown ...... OHIO 00010 00010 00000 10111 0 Boston, Mass., Feb. 10. The brick build to "start will be charged for same, provid ducted on the American plan make .1 uni ing. 11 and 13 Cornhill, and 44 Brattle Team total ...... street, most of which was occupied by Wil ing thev prove good flyers. ... form rate of $2 per day. The number of U. of P. Gun Cli*.~ All ties must be shot off at the original guests which each will accommodate is Steel ...... 1101011011 10011 1101010111-17 liam 11. Sohaefer & Sons, gunsmiths, was handicap distances. . noted. Shooters desiring to secure rooms Cooper (1)... 01000 10110 11111 01101 10111 1(5 wrecked by fire and explosions of powder in advance are requested to communicate- to-night The fire was confined to the build All contestants will shoot their score at Cooper ©(3)-..-11100 01101 11001 01001 11010 14 ing in Which it originated and this was tli«? same traps. with the proprietors in order to make sure Siiieer ...... 11011 11000 11000 11101 10000 13 of being properly provided for. Tuthill ...... 00011 0000001011 11011 11001-12 practically gutted. The largo powder chest B1KDS EXTR\. Paul ...... 00010 10001 00000 01001 10000 ^t> in the adjoining building of the John P. Norwood, Branchport, N. J., 20 guests. E. C. Team total ...... -...••••••••••• -78 Lovell Arms Company was .safely removed. Birds will be extra in all events. When Richardson, Prop©r. entering for any event the shooter must National. Long Branch, N. J., 40 guests. B. An event at 25 Blue Rocks, unknown Loss, $20,(MX). pav for all birds called for in that event Fay, Prop©r. angles, was then shot with the following in ©addition to the entrance fee. Money will Trenton, Long Branch, N. J., 25 guests. J. Rates to Washington For the e refunded for all birds not shot at on Merrywealber, Prop©r. Ball "...... 11011 11111 01011 11111 10001 10 Inauguration. application to the compiler of wo™, who Merchants, Long Branch, N. J., 18 guests. Keid ...... 11110 1100O 10101 11110 01000 14 Taplin ...... 01110 11011 01111 10O10 0010O-T4 The B. & O. R.R. will, sell round-trip tickets will furnish rebate tickets that will be re E. H. Ennnons, Prop©r. to Washington. I). C.. from all stations on its deemed for cash at the cashiers office. Third Avenue, Long Branch, N. J., 16 guests. Bell ...... 00010 10110 10010 11101 11000 lit MoKaraker ..010001001001111 00110 00010 K) lines east of the Ohio River, for all trains. Frank Daltou, Prop©r. March 1, 2, .©5 and all trains on the morning of HANDICAPS. Long Branch, Long Branch City, N." J., 8 Barrett ...... 0111(» 01000 OHIO 00000 00110 9 Daniels .....10000 00001 11101 10000 00001 S the 4th that reach Washington not later than Messrs -Jacob Feutz, of "Shooting and guests. Jas. Newbold, Prop©r. noon, at nite of two cents per mile in each di Fishing©©" Edward Banks, of "Forest and Price©s, Pleasure Bay, Long Brand], N. J., 8 Brown ...... 10000 OOOOO 10010 00001 11100 7 Dorp ...... 00010 OOOOO OOOOO 00000 00010 '2 rection, valid for return journey until March «tieam-©" J. M. Taylor, of "American guests. European plan. E. II. Price, Prop©r. . inclusive. Field © W. K. Park, of "Sporting Ufe.- ©Port Au Peck, Pleasure Bay, Long Branch, The rate from New ,©York will be §8.00 mil Elmer B. Rhaner have been appointed N. -.f., S guests. European plan. J. H. Wardell, Griffiths and Morfey Divide. Philadelphia, T..40 !, haiidicauping committee and will handicap Prop©r. Despite tie snow the Bergen County Gun Club, Chester, 4.90 nilh©coSanil from 25 to 33 yards. Half Abbott. Long Branch, N. J., S guests. John of Haokensack, N. J., held their 100-day bird "iVlltijlngton. yards will be given wherever such course Brown, Prop©r. handicap shoot on Feb. 12. Newark. Del., :;©.90 i©s deemed advisable. German, Long Branch, N. J., 8 guests. H. The vind blew the snow in the faces of the and correspondingly low rates from other sta in order to place all contestants on an Hertz, Prop©r. coatestauts. Nevertheless, some 01 the scores tion*. SPORTING LIFE. . 2O.

second race fell down to a fight between At the Riverton Gun Club Fall Tournament "147," Wirt, McDonald and ©Leach, who on October 16 and 17, 1896, Hazard "BLUE were the only ones taking part in this and the remaiug two events. RIBBON " won all of the first prizes. ©"147" and Ltach divided on four in the Mr. Thos. S. Dando won first alone, $325, first. McDonald and Leach divided on four and Silver Cup in tbe so-Bird Event, in the third, arid Leach put all the pot©"in Nearly three-fourths of the contestants used his inside pocket, on a score of five in the fourth event. Hazard "Blue Ribbon" Smokeless. On Thursday the weather moderated, and things began to look more cheerful. The only programme event was the 15 live bird event race. $10 entrance, live high guns to take the ttioney. There Were 18 entries. Du Bray, Be©nnett. Norman. Snmptrr and Heikes divided $112 on straight scores. JOHN J, SHIFTER©S, LIVE BIRD An extra at 10 birds was then shot, $u entrance, three moneys. Murphy. Wirt and Merrill divided first money. $25.00, ou TOURNAMENT, straight scores; Sumpter. Settle, Powers second. $15.00. on ©.). and Norman. Bennett, 44, 46 & 48 CEDAR ST., Ellis and Leach third. $15.00, on S. This was followed by a miss and- out, with NEW YORK CITY. All the Crack Live Bird Shots Present re-entry privilege, entrance $2, in which Sergeant. Parmalce. \Virt. Parker and Or the following agents, who are constantly Murphy Defeats 147 Sampler Sumpter split up the po©.. The return race in supply of Fres between Murphy and - 147" was then shot. The conditions wt-re 25 iiv-.> birds, $25 per SHOEMAKER & VOUTE, Philadelphia, Pa. Wins a Rig Purse-rNormaD Also side, "147" to stand at the JJOyd score and Murphy ttt 28. — ——————— H. P. COLLINS, Baltimore, Md The scores were as follows. Murphy win Catches Ok ning by the narrow margin of one bird: Murphy i£*i) . . .11112 11222 51222 22212 22112-25 SPECIAL. REQUEST. ——As agents and merchants sell other brands as well, be par] Hot Springs, Ark., Feb. 14. Gun . Editor "147" (HO) . . . .22222 22222 22222 *2222 22222 24 ticular to specify "HAZARD©S." -© "Sporting Lift-:" John J. Sumpter©s live On©Friday, the 12th. the Eastman Hotel lilrtl tournament, now being held here, Handicap was shot. It was a 25-bird race, while not cutting much of a swath in the entrance $15. live moneys, with $100 added. mutter of attendance, is nevertheless bound Sumpter ran out straight, winning $188. THROW THEM FROM 10 go down lu hintory as a most interesting Merrill and Leach took down second money, affair. The small number of shooters who $115, on scores of 24 each; Sergeant, A MAGAUTRAP. up to the end of the first week have ar Heikes, Wirt. Settle, Bennett, Elliott and rived, considering that those returning .from Dickey got third money,©.$i>2, on scores of the San Antonio shoot had to step high 23; Houston, Bartlett, "147." Parmalee and Blue Rocks and Magautraps, adopted by Auburn Gun Club to prevent stumbling over Sumpter©s tour Powers fourth, $(>St, with 22, while Du Bray. ney in order to get back to their homes, Hughes and Parker divided fifth, $46, on 21. for New York State Tournament, June 8th-nth, 1897. leads one to believe that the majority of Saturday, Feb. IS. being an off day on the trap shooters do not take kindly to live programme, there were some miss and outs, The Magautrap is the coming trap. Send for catalogue. bint shooting As a speculative investment. at live birds, an individual race at 25 live It is essentially an expensive way of amus birds between Murphy and "147," two 50, ing yourself, and there are few "who can bird races between "147" and Norman on THE CLEVELAND TARGET CO., * CLEVELAND, OHIO, afford to indulge in the sport, yet there targets, a two-men team race between should have been a much larger represen Heikes and Bartlett on o>ie side and Par- | tation here. in ft lee and "147" on the other, together Keller, representatives of the Peters© Ellis (27)..!. 020 ! Parmalee (32). The programme is all right, the town is with 1 some exhibition shooting by both Cartridge* Company and King©s Powder Murphy (29). 111120 | Settle (27) . . . . . all right, and John© SuinptVr is hiore than Heikes and Bartlett. Heikes also endeavor Company, Cincinnati, O.; O. K. Dickey. Uickey (30). .2222* | Powers (3d). . ..222122-6 all right. The Inclement weather, coming ed to break bis record of 100 Blue Hocks in Boston, representing E. C. Powder Com Elliott (03). . 222222 Gj Hughes (27). . ..22.120 right on the heels of the dose which we got three minutes and 15 seconds. pany; Sargeant, of .Toyiin. Mo.; DuBray, Heikes (Ml) . 2.22 3 21 PI Mnrrill HO) . . .22222* at San Antonio, may have disgusted a great The first miss and out resulted in ties on of Parker Bros., Meriden, Conn.; Peter I5artlett (SO) 2111* | "147" .(31). . ..2220 many shooters, and caused them to go three birds between Powers. Wirt, Bartlett. Murphy, of Philadelphia; Norman, of Green ).,.!* straight,home instead of stopping here, but Murphy and Settle, when all agreed to* stand ville, Tex.; Cuah Powers, of Decatur, with :\(>mian, Kllis, Sargeant and 1©armelee r«-efl- back two yards each. This, however, did tered, but failed to stay In . the fact remains that a great many prom his patent cleaning rod; Win. Settle and W. THIRD DAY, FEBRUARY 10. ised to be in attendance who never showed not change the result, each man killing W. Pea body. Jr., ("Wirt"). of Cincinnati; AH extra events: first, miss and out; $2 en up. which Is apt to place the management his bird, and the money was divided. Richard Merill, Milwaukee; Frank Par- trance; re-entry privilege. in a bad light. It causes dissatisfaction with A 50-bird target race between "147" nnd melee, Omaha, Neb.; Tom Callender, Nash Powers ...... 22222 22221 22222 22221 20 those who did come, by seeing a much smal Norman was then shot for $10 a side, known ville, Tenn., representing Laflin & Hand Heikes ...... 22222 2220 ler crowd than they were led to believe trnns, unknown angles. The match was won Powder Company. Baitlett ...... *2222 220 would lie on hand, but the management can easily by "147," who lieu! his opponent The scores of the five days© shooting fol Wirt ...... 02112 11112 22122 * not be blamed fot this state of affairs. three birds. The score is as follows- low : Smith ...... 00101 20012 02022 *0l2 Mr. Sumpter assures me that he received "147" .. . .10111 OHIO 11101 11110 11111 20 FIRST DAY, FEB. 8. Norman ...... 21112121221* letters from upwards of 100 shooters sig 1111011111 11111 1111010110 21 41 Event 1, 10 live birds, three moneys, 50, 30 Diekev ...... 22122 2120 nifying their intt ntion of coming, and when N©ortnan ...11101 11101 11111 11011 mil 22 nnd 20 per cent. Entrance $5. Men-111 ...... 0120 they fail to materialize what can he do. 01101 10101 10111 1C010 11011 li.i 38 "147" . .2222222202 91 Sharp . .1111111111 10 Werk ...... 1112222111222220 Live bird shooting is a. most fascinating The next thing was the match between Hcikes 222202*222 8| Keller .."221222221 9 DuBrav ...... 12222 11211 22122 21222 3!) game to watch and participate in. a sport "147" and Murphy, of Philadelphia, for Bartlett 1121212212 10J Sergeant 1202112222 9 Sumpter ...... 20 head and shoulders above target shooting, a $25 at 25 live birds, under American Asso Parker 12112*2221 91 Taylor . .2222*00220 (5 Ellis ...... 22222 20 ciation rules, "147" conceding Murphy two Ellis . . *222220022 7 [Murphy . . 112122221 * 9 Settle ...... 22222221211112112112 20 distinctively gentleman©s pastime, and one yards. It resulted in a well earned victory Hughes ©202122012 71 DuBray. 2222202222 9 Murphy ...... 220 which will -©never die so long as shotguns for Murphy, he having decidedly the worst" Dickey. 2022222222 9|Houston 1202201112 S Sergeant ...... 2112222112112112220 are in use; or pigeons lay eggs. Parker ...... 21211 22122 0 It is a great town, this place of John©s. of the birds. Event 4, 10 birds, $5 entrance, three moneys, Captain Bartlett kindly acted as puller, handicap rise. Leach ...... 20 It is laid out a good deal like the picture Xonuan (27)...... 21112 21211 10 "147" ...... 22222 22222 22222 2* a drunken man would make on a cold day. and Sumpter as referee: Parker (30)...... 20022 10122 7 Bartlett and Merrill re-entered. with his lingers frozen, if he were trying "147" ...... 22222 22222 "222* 2*222 22022 21 Keller (28)...... 1012* 1*122 7 Thr*e more same aft above. Murphy ...... 222*2 21222 22210 22022 22222 22 22220 * to describe the flight of a zigzaz bob-tail Winston should have won this match, Dickey (31)...... 20010 22101 0 "147" ...... 2222- 4 222* bird, which in turn was bent on missing Ellis (27)...... 00*02 21202 5 Wei-k ...... 012» 1121-4 110 connection with the man at the score. The three of his dead ont-of-bound birds falling Bennett (29) ...... 22112 1122-1 10 McDonald ...... 10 2120 210 rocks and hills were here,however,before the not over two yards outside the boundary. Wallace (28)...... 22011 21112 9 Leach ...... 1122 4 2222-4 12222 5 town was, and it is now too Inte to change They were all easy birds, too, which he Heikes (31)...... *2*12 11122 8 FOURTH DAY. FEBRUARY things. An earthquake or two© could do missed, and all should h::ve been killed Bartlett (30)...... 22112 21222 10 15 live birds, $10 entrance: clean. The birds were a selected lot, and Sumpter (30)...... 22220 11222 9 "147" ...... 222*2 22222 2JS.122 13 good service in leveling off a few of the proved to be first-class. Murphy©s first being Murphy (2S.lt...... 11222 21211 10 DuBray ...... 11122 12i22 22122 15 iiills, so that a man Wouldn©t have to climb Dickey ...... 22202 12222 22*22 13 a church steeple in order to converse with a rapid towering left quarterer, was stopped "147" (30)...... 20202 22020 0 with a magnificent second. His third was Event 2, miss and out, entrance $2, do handi Parmalee ...... 22222 12222 "2-12-14 his girl, Who lived directly behind him a regular screamer, a bobtailecl straight cap. Powers...... 22222 22102. 22222 14 on the first floor of another house. But away^ Which required hard hitting to stop. "147" ...... 12222 22222 Ow Merrill ...... 20121 21212 22122 14 enough of this; it©s the shoot you wnht. His fourth bird Was an almost exact dupli Heikes ...... 22222 22222 22222 22222 11111 25 Wirt .. .©...... 22112 20222 21222 14 For the first, three days it was a succes cate of the third, and managed to top the Bartlett ...... 12122 12122 22222 21211 11221 25 Settle ...... 22212 22221 12*12 14 sion of blizzaray. sleety weather, arid the at Parker ...... 11211 20vv Bennett ...... 21221 11211 12221 15 boundary line before falling dead. His Kllis ...... 22122 21222 1222* 14 tendance was light in consequence. The 14th. 15th. 18th. 20th and 22d birds, all de- Dickey ...... 20w first event had but 14 entries. It was a Du Bray ...... 22211 22222 22222 21112 12222 25 Murphy ...... 212,21 10211 222*1 13 bird race, entrance $5.00, three moneys. |i serve especial credit. Winston on the other Keller ...... 22211 112*w NO©i-nuin ...... 22222 22222 221 >:! 15 Bartlett and Sharp divided first on straight hand had the match won and lost about half Murphy ...... 1201 w Leach ...... 22222© 222*2 20*22 13 scores. The birds were an average lot. a dofcen times up to the 20th round, he Houston ...... 22120 w Sumpter ...... 12222 10220 222©JO 12 Eveht two. an extra miss and out, entrance having slipped up on one easy incomer and Sumptci- ...... 12212 12222 22222 22222 22212--25 Sumpter ...... 11221 22111 11321 15 letting two more escape only to fall dend Elliott .. . .22222 22222 22222 22222 22220 24 Wallace ...... 2**10 00221 2*222-- 9 $2.00, was not finished until four of the Bartlett ...... 21212 01222 22S12-14 contestants had scored 25 each, when they outside, which he should have killed with Norman ...... 12111 12211 22011 2121 19 ease. Smith ...... 01101 22111 12122 22200 1(> Heikes ...... 22111 22222 22222 15 quit what was palpably a losing game. Event 3, miss and out, entrance $2, privilege Extra, class shooting; 10 live birds; entrance. They were Heikeg, Bartlett. Du Bray and "147" and Norman then shot their sec $5; 3 moneys. ond target race. Whereupon Norman played of re-entry. Sumpter. Event three was the same thing. Parker (31)...... 22220 Murphy 2122221112 101 Powers .22222*2222 0 Kllis, Murphy, Bennett and "147" divided even for his first defeat. "147" conceded Wlrt .. .2112221222 10| Norman .22*0221222 8 Nof-man 10 dead birds, he shooting at 50, Ellis (20)...... 22221222 8 on a score of six each. * Keller (28i)...... 0 Merrill .2122212222-101 Bennett .21*2*21122-8 Event four was a 10-bird sweep, with 12 and Norman at 40 only. They shot at ite-entrv ...... 110 Sumpfr 2212122011- 9| Ellis . . .*2.22*2!122 8 entries, handicap rise, entrance $5.00, three known traps nnd angles. Following is the Murphy (30)...... 12121212 8 Settle .2122210121-- 9| Leach -.222222*222 8 moneys. Norman Bennet, Bartlett and Mur score, match being for $10. Norman (27)...... © 0 Extra, miss and out; entrance, $2; privilege phy won first on straights, Wallace and "147" ... .110)1 01(101 11111 11111 10111 14 He-entry...... 0 of re-entry. Sumpter second on nine, and Heikes third 11111 11111 lllll 11101 10111 2:! 42 Heikes (32)...... 12222220 DuBray .. ..11210 | Re-entry .. .22222 6 Norman ...lllll 01111 11011 mil 01 111--22 Burtlett (31)...... 11122* Heikes . . . . 222220 | Set tie ". .... 111130 on a score of 8. Ellis ...... 122* -- | lx>ach ...... 120 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9: oiiii iiioi 10111 mil mil—22—44 Bennett (27)...... 12222222-S The same nasty weathev conditions pre The team race was the next event, Heikes© Smith (29)...... ,...... 112010 Bennett .. ..2122* j !©o>rtm;m .. .221212122 vailed and the attendance suffered in con side winning by a total of 7 targets. Sunipter (31)...... 0 Wallace .. ..020 - | Murphy .. ..120 sequence. Heikes. singles 40, pairs 42 SS Re-entry ...... ,\ ...... 120 Oallendar .. .10 | Parker .. ..221111 6 Bartlett, singles 45. pairs 34 79 team total, 1G7 Dickey (31)...... 0 Sergeant ... .112122 G| Bartlett. .. ..2211* Event one was the Arlington Hotel Han rurmaH©e. singles 47. paii©S 38 -S3 Re-entry ...... 220 Parmalee . . .222212 6| "147" ...... 22220 dicap, at 25 live birds, $10 entrance, $lot> "147." singles 43, pairs 32-75 team totnl 1(10 Wallace (28)...... 2210 Dickey .. ..2220 | Sumpter .. .111212 0 added, five moneys. _ Heikes© attempt to break his record for "147" (31)...... 22122222 8 Wirt ...... 0 There were 24 entries in this shoot, which quick shooting on 1(H) Bine Hocks was un SECOND DAY. FEB. 9. Portruan shot for birds only. Wallace re-en was a most interesting one. Norman, of successful, it required 3 minutes, .21 5-8 tered after missing first bird. Greenville, Texas, won first on a score of seconds to accomplish the feat of smashing Arlington handicap, 2tJ live birds, $10 entrance, FIFTH DAY FEB. 12. '2~i straight, taking do-wn §102; Merrill, Settle $100 added; birds extra. Jive moneys Eastman handicap, 25 birds, $15 entrance- fire the 100 targets. The background was very Sergeant (27). .02220 222*2 22220 22212 21222 21 moneys-. $100 aadi-d: and Parmalee second, with 24; $28.75 unfavorable for such an attempt, however. Norman (27). . .21121 12212 22211 22222 22222 25 each; Bartlett, Bennett, Houston and Sump umpter (SO) ..2222221121 lllll 11221 21122-25 and the traps did not * work as (v.sy as Parker (30) . . .11211 *1*21 02022 2*221 22202 19 23222 22202 22212 22O22 22222-2J ter third, with 23. $17.00 each: Elliot*. they should. Frank Parmalee did the "pull Heikes (31). . . .20101 21122 01222 12222 22122 22 .22222 22202 22212 22022 22222-23 Heikes. Powers, Wirt and Keller fourth, ing© Elliott and Bartlett the gun loading, Bartlett (30) *2122 22122 12112 *L©221 ?2112 23 Du Bray (19). .20122 22112 21202 02012 1222 21 with 22 each, $10.20 each; Hughes, Du Merrill and Dyer kept score, while DuBray Parmalee (32). .11222 02222 22212 22222 22222 24 Hekes (31) . . .22222 222*2 21222 22222 2*223 28 Bray, Leach and Sergeant iifth on 21. $10.10 officiated as timekeeper. Immediately after Wirt (27)...... 22222 31**2 22122 12122 1O222 22 Bar! let t (30) ..211*2 2i£22 22222 20022 22222 22 each. Event two was a miss and out en this wns over Captain Bartletl gave his Powers (30). . .22222 *022* 22222 22222 22222 22 "147" (30) . . . .02222 2K22 22222 22222 02*22 22 trance $2," with re-entry privilege. After Merrill (30). . . .02122 22222 12222 22122 22222 24 Parn,ale« (30) 12222 22*22 22201 22 :U2 22210 22 Usual exhibitions of fancy shooting, which Kelk-r (2S). . . .222-22 20112 212*1 12221 2212* 22 missing first bird Parker. Eilliott, Heikes, seems never to lose interest, even amongst Sumpter (30). .22222 22222 2222O 22222 22.220 23 Settle (28) . . . .20222 122O2 12222 22211 22122 23 Bennett. Wlrt and Powers divided on scores those who have witnessed them over and Ellis (27). . .. .2O222 22222 22022 01222 02*2* 19 Wirt (27) .... .02122 21021 12121 2122.1 22112 2a of 0 each. over again. Dickey (30). . . .02021 22221 2222*2 20122 202*2 20 Men-ill t30) ...212121221222112222222*122 24 An individual race at 25 live birds be- He went through the entire performance Murj-.li> (29). . .2*022 2*111 1121* 0*222 1*221 18 Power* (301 ...2222220111111011111021111 22 © tween "147" and ©Murphy for $25 per side without a skip, and the spectators were Hughes (27). . .22022 2*22* 12220 22211 11211 21 Calender (2S) 32222 21*3* 2*210 1»&JO 21002 -17 was then shot. The conditions were 25 immensely pleased. There is considerable DuBray (29.). . .12100 10112 11221 22222 22210-21 Bei.rett (30) . .11212 21212 01222 11101 22111 ©©.©J live birds, 25yds rise, gun to be below el blood on the moon this evening, and I Sharp (27).... .01221 12021 1220201021 O2W12--1S Wallace (28) ..221222112202211. 24)10*21101 20 bow until bird was on the wing. It was shouldn©t wonder if some more individual Leach (29)..... "2222 22222 22202 02222 :?2>2!)~-21 Elliott (33) . . .2ii:>*2 22222 2222.2. 2J222 2220<> "*i won by "147," he scoring 22 to Murphy©s matches were concocted before Monday Elliott (33). . . .22201 22222 01222 *1222 11222 22 Houston (27) ..12221 31120 22210 2W22 22222 22 20. The score: morning. Wallace (28). . .12012 *2222 22222 *0222 ©©021 L"> 20 Hughes (27) . . 12221 12222 12220 221.2O 111** 21 Berriett (30). . .22121 22221 *2222 12112 *2222 23 Leac-h (2Si ....12222212122*2122222222222 24 "147" ...... 11101 inoi nm 11110 inn y> Among the contestants Was- Holla O. P;irker (30) ...02*1210111 1211121122*2122 21 Murphy ...... 11111 1111001111 01111 10101-20 Heikes, of Dayton, O.: Captain B. A. Bart .Settle (27).... .2*122 221.22 22221 22211 22122 24 "147" (:!()). . . .20202 2222*» **2*2 O*222 11122 17 Murphy (25)) ..11211 12©00 lllll 22,002 12121 —30 Wednesday, Feb. 10, being an off day on lett. of New Haven. Conn.; J. A. R; Elliott, Norman (2J>) . .2222©J -;©2*12 o22:_(l.©, O2©: 22 2J222 2O programme there were four miss and outs, Houston (26)... 12111 22121 *2222 02222 22112 23 of Kansas City, and Irby Bennett, of New Extra, Miss and out, $20 entrance, re-entry Werk (.27) . ...002 22222 23 In the first race Powers, Du Bray and Set Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Sumpter (30)..2120 (liennett (30).. .111111 6 (This week©s shfH»ting with full scores tle divided the money on scores of 20. J. 147. L. Winston. of Austin Powder Cnm- i- (30> . .212212 0| Keller (28)... .21220 and other details will appear iu GUI© 3,©liere were 18 entries in this match. Tliej pany, Cleveland, 0.; John Parker and Tom | Norman (27J!o20 I Wirt (27J...... 222211 « issue. Ed. "Sporting Life.") Feb. 2O- SPORTING LIFE.

Dohrmanp and Jankowsky divided second money. . Shoot-off for third money, miss and out Kunge 2, Shufelt 1, Detlefsen 0, Fuchs 0, Lutussen 0. AT WATSON©S GROUNDS, Scores Made by the Long Lake Rod and Gun Club. Some good scores were made on John Watson©s shooting grounds at Chicago, 111., PERFECT. on Feb. 12 and 13. On the first-named date Wiley, Coin ley and Fish shot at HERE AND THERE. practice birds, and on Feb. 13 the Long All the best shots use it. Watch scores made by Holla 0. Lake Rod and Gun Club held their regular club shoot. The practice shooting which Heikes at targets and J. A. E. Elliott at live birds. followed had a large number of contes ITEMS AEENT SHOOTING GATHERED tants, and some very good scores were Mr. Elliott, using Smokeless "E. C." Powder, defeated Mr. Gay at Louisville, Ky. made considering the excellent quality of birds furnished by Mr. Watson. January 16, standing at 31 yards, scoring 98 ex 100 pigeons ; his load was 3^3 ON THE FLY, Wiley ... .01002 11201 12002 11011 11111 18 drs. E- C. No. i, 12211 11111 1H21 11112 ..... 20 3S Coruley ...12211 21011 2H22 12111 11101 23 "E. C." No. is made especially for small loads. 11011 2U11 11110 ...... -13 36 Announcements From Club Secretaries FKB. 13. The Long Lake Rod and Gun Club held their club shoot on this date Tb.ate.her at Coming Trap Shooting Tourna 29 yards, and Nea.1 at 30 yards, scoring 8 out©of 10. i ments News Notes ol General Scores: FOR BOOKLET. Oaklazid, Hergfen Co., X. J. Thatcber, 29yds...... 11220 22022 8 Neal, 30yds...... 21201 22101 S Interest, Kussell, 2t»yds...... 12210 10120 7 Striker. 29yds...... 2201210110 7 Practice shooting: A live-bird shoot for a 800-pouncl bog will Wright ...... 22020 22202 02222 22201 15 A Genuine GreenerJ^un for $38.00 take place at Fitzwatertown, Fa., on Feb. 22112 11220 00202 01011 14 24, A. 8. A. rules, from live traps, 28 yards Wllley ...... 012120010000021 ..... 7 rise. Conveyances will meet all North and 00121 21001 20000 ..... t) We have a few Greener Hammer Guns that are slightly South-bound trains at" Edge Hill station, Fish...... 31101 02212 012550 ..... 11 I©. game. The club will make an effort to Dering ...... 21121 02102 ...... 8 have the dogs of the township assessed Le vi ...... 10201 ...... 3 Many shooters say that Hammer Guns are coming in and the worthless ones destroyed, that the fashion again, and here is a golden opportunity to secure a young game may have proper protection. CLEVELAND GJjN CLUB. Genuine Greener at a nominal price. The Kerne, Pa., Gun Club will hold a Blue Sterling?, Joe, Leonard and Red Wing Kock and live bird shoot on Feb. ©22. Teams will meet all trains before 10 o©clock at Were the Certificate Winners. A Gun will be sent C. O. D. if desired, with privilege of examination on "Wysox Station on the Lehigh Valley Rail Cleveland, O., Feb. 11. The regular semi receipt of $5.00, the balance to be paid on the acceptance of the gun. Write road. monthly shoot of the Cleveland Gun Club was held at their traps on Kershaw street. quick for there are not more than 25 of these guns altogether. Three events at targets,, took place at The certificate winners were Sterling, Joe, the Kurtz House, Reading, Pa.. Feb. 18. Leonard and Red Wing. The following 20 Coitiandl Street, N. Y, An entrance fee of $2.50 was charged. scores were made: KEMRY G. SQUIRES & SOU, Score First rruloh. each at ten targets B. H. Tl. J. .1. Gates, 8; Bertolet-, 0; M. East, 8; Sterling ...... 11111 01011 01111 TRAP AT ROCHESTER. James Kurtz, 7. Second match J. J. 11111 11101 11110 25 4 20 Gates, H; A. Bertolet, 7: M. East. 8; James Mack ...... 00011 11010 10111 Do you Shoot Kurta. >, Third match M. Ua»t, 8: A. 11101 01111 10111 21 6 27 Davis, Byer and Borst Carry Away Merry ...... 00110 00101 OOOOO Most of the Prizes. Bertolet. 7;> S. Posey, 10; James Kurtz, 10001 OHIO 11000 11 7 18 7; Gates, 8. Don ...... 000111001100031 There was match, prize and sweepstake 10111 0(001 00010 12 9 21 shooting on the grounds of the Rochester The Mt. Penn Gun Club, of Reading, has Page ...... 100110001011101 Kod and Gun Club at Rochester, N. Y., elected these officers: President, Horry W. 10001 10101 11001 16 .. 16 on Feb. 10. The "sweeps"© occupied most Say lor; vice president, Abner Laird; treas Ward ...... 01011 0010000010 of the time, but the other events aroused urer, Stephen Laurence; secretary, Howard 00001 11010 11101 13 .. .. lots of interest, among the spectators as Dippery; trustees, George Rose, Albert Tamblyn ...... 11110 11100 11111 well as among the participants. Y eager, Charles Schultz, William Smith and 11111 11110 11100 25 5 29 Five prizes, each a one-pound can of Harry Ball. On Washington©s Birthday the Elliott ...... 11111 11111 01101 smokeless powder, with a measure, were club Vill hold a live bird shoot. 01111 11111 10101-25 2 27 offered in the-prize shoot. The shooting in Jf you do not, and want J. I. C...... 00110 11110 11111 this event was very close and ties were A target, sweepstake match was shot at 11111 11111 11111-26 4 29 numerous. The fnll score, with the result A Gibraltar, Pa., on Feb. 13 for money prix.es, Curtiss /...... 11111 11110 11111 of the shoot-off for prizes, is given below. with the following result: E. A. Uiefen- 01111 10101 11101 26 3 29 There were two matches. IJavis and Address derfer broke 7: David Brown, 3; John Brockway ...... 01100 01011 01000 Byer met in the first one, which was tit JNO. L. WINSTON, Agent, Quiuter, 3; Daniel Weutzel, 3. 11101 10001 01111 16 4 20 10 targets, and the club crack was beaten, Leonard ...... 11101 1011I 10111 Davis making a straight, string, while Byer 11111 11110 10011 24 3 27 missed two. In the second event there were CareVON L.ENGERKE &. DETMOLD. The Florists© Gun Club, of Philadelphia, J. E. T...... 101111101111111 three contestants. Davis, Byer and Mcyer. 8 Murray Street, New York City. will hold an all day shoot at VVissinounng 11H1 11101 10111 26 2 28 Davis was again victorious, bringing down »m the Pennsylvania Railroad on Feb. ©22. Bcdie ...... 01111 11110 11111 0 out of 10, while Byer missed two and commencing at 10 a. m. Blue Rock tar 11111 11111 10111 27 4 29 Mever failed three times. Davis is a com gets, known and unknown angles, with en Joe ...... OHIO 01111 11111 paratively new shooter who has attained trance 50. 75 cents and $1.00, for ten tar 110100111011101 22 628 his present proficiency by determination get events and ,$1.50 for 15 target event. G. E. W...... OHIO 10111 11101 and perseverance. He can hold his own Lunch and load shells for sale oh grounds 11011 01000 11110 20 .. 20 White ...... 01101 0110011110 with the good things of the club now. Fol 11110 01111 11001 20 4 24 lowing are the scores made in all of the P. 0. Box 181, Long Branch City, N. J. The Keystone Shooting League, of Phila Bod Wing ...... 10111 11011 11101 events: Telephone No. 154. delphia, held its fifth shoot at live birds for 11111 11111 11011 26 . . 26 Kvenr No. 1, ten targets Davis, Kast, Borst, the club trophy on their grounds at Holmes- Hogen ...... 10110 11111 10101 S pacli; Austin, Maun, 7 eiu©li: Gardiner, 6. burg Junction. Feb. 1H. The shoot was at 00011 11111 11111 23 3 20 Event No. ;J, t<>n targets Davis, 8; Borst. 1en live pigeons per man, Hurlingham rules Quirk, 7 each; Mann. AVride, B.vfv, C each; Gar- The Shooting Grounds governing, and resulted as follows: H. Lun- diner Austin, 4 each; Eiisl, 4. di,s, 10; J. Tburtuan. 10; II. Thurman. ©.); HICKMAN ANDMVDOIVALD©TIED Event No. 3. ten iiirgetB Kyer. 0; Quirk, Kast, of the World. Ross, 8; Bucln.ell. 7; Vandegrift. 7: Fitz Wride, 8 pueh: Borst, 7; Gardiner, Austin, gerald, 6: Steelinan, ?.; Smith, 3. In the At, the O. K. Gun Club©s Monthly M;inn. 0 earb; Davis, 1. SWEEPSTAKE SHOOTING EVERY SATURDAY, 1 P.M. Shoot at Kansas City. Event No. 4. ten targets Davis, Quirk. 9 wlioot-off LuudLs won, killing 10 straight, end); Ganlinrr. Wrule. 8 each; Borst, Austin, Magnificently appointed Shooting Box; to Thwrnvan©s 6. Some unusually good work at (he traps Byer. Mann, 7 each; East. 5. was witnessed at the monthly medal snoot ©iCvent - No. f>, ten targets Wride, 0; Borst, thoroughly heated, lighted by electricity. The Hamnionton Gun Club held a shoot of the O. K. Gun Club, of Kansas City, \Veller. 8 each; Davis, East, Byer, Mann, 7 Three sets of Traps. ing match at Hnmmonton, N. J., on Feb. Mo., which took place at. the Washington each; Austin, C. 13. for a purse. Blue rocks were used, the Park grounds Feb. 11. Hickman and Mc Eh-ent No. G, l.riz? shoot,-20 ©.irjje.ts: SELECTED BIRDS FOR MATCHES. high wind preventing good shooting. The i Donald tied for the club medal on straight Bver ...... v...... 11111 11000 11111 11111 17 score was as follows: Watt, 4: Praster, scores of 15. while Gottlieb, McCurdy and Gardmer ...... 111111110111011110-11-17 DALY & CHANFRAU, Managers. t>: Cordery, 2; Tuono, 1; Treat, 1; Pi-ash, Lamb scored 14 kills. The score: Borst ...... 10101 01111 11111 11111 17 0; Alleudar, 0. Hickmnn ...... 22211 22122 22122 15 Wride...... 11011111111011011101 16 C, Herman...... 10121 Ofil H 02211-11 "Dutch"...... 11011 01111 lOiiiU 11110-16 —FOR— There will be a match at Blue Rocks on, Gottlieb...... 02121 11221 21221-14 Davis ...... 10111 10101 11111 11001 15 the grounds of the Boerckel Gun Club at McCurdy...... 11221 22112 01111-14 Austin ...... 11010 11011 11110 01111 15 Bridesburg. Pa., on Feb. 22. The prize will Miles...... 11120 22222 01212 13 Dewitt ...... 11111 10101 01111 10110 15 AND AMMUNITION he a double end boat 15 feet long. Tickets W. Herman...... 12122 1©0121 12101-13 Fa«t ...... 10111 10111 11100 00111 14 \Valden ...... 21201 21011 22102 12 Weller ...... 11010 11100 11111 00011 13 25 cents. Whittier...... 22211 11212 21200 13 Mann ...... 01001 11111 10011 10110 13 Shooting Clothing, Etc., Try Lamb...... 21211 20212 12122 14 Quirk ...... 01111 00101 01011 01110-12 ERIE GUN CLUB. Ferguesou...... 21201 21011 10112-12 In shooting of The ties pri©/.es were won as fol Everingharo ...... 11101 11110 12111 13 lows: First. Byer: second, "Dutch;" third, Their Monthly Live Bird Shoot Held Phillips...... 12022 20202 1O222 11 Davis: fourth. East: .fifth. Weller. 1020 MARKET ST., PKILA. Grant...... 0212012112 11122-13 Event No. 7. ten turrets Quirk. 10: Gardiner. at Dexter Park. Brain-hall...... 00212 22012 20121-11 S: East, S: "Dutch." Borst, Byer, Davis, 7 each; Send for New Catalogue FVee. John Plate made a clean score and won McDonald...... 12212 22112 21122-15 Weller. C: Pulsifer. 2. the prize at the monthly live-bird shoot of "Mikado"...... 21222 02001 11221-12 Event No. 8. ten taisrets Austin. 9: East, HYDE PARR GUN CL.UB. the Erie Gun Club at Dexter Park. L. I. Hubbard...... 10221 11111 11120 13 Borst. "Dutch." 7 each; Byer, Bolton, 6 each; Fourteen members were present, but the Kead...... 12122 11202 10202 13 D«vis. 5: Pulsifer. 4. shooting was below the average. Follow Event No. 9. ten targets Davis. Weller, 0 Scores at Their Regular ing are the scores, with handicap and BISON GUN CLUB. each; "Dutch." Austin 8 each: East. Borst, (5 Target Shoot. class given: each: Byer. Boltou. 5 each: Pulsifer, 3. The Hyde Park Gun Club held their regu OJ.UJi SHOOT SEVEN BIRDS, Weekly Target Shoot Held at Wal- Event© No. 10. ten targets- Duvis, "Dutch," lar monthly shoot at targets on their J. Plate. Class AA, 28yds...... 1112222 7 clen Avenue. Weller. !> each: Austin©. 8: Bolton, 6. grounds at Hyde Pork, N. Y.. on Feb. !l. H Dolmn: nn. Cltss A A, 28yds...... 0012212 5 Event No. 11. ten targets Austin, Bolton, 9 The day was warm and the sky clear, with C. Detlofsen, Class AA. 28yds...... 1011200 4 The weekly shoot of the Bison Gun Club each; Weller, East. 7 each; Pulsiter, 2. hardly a breath of air stirring which made H Mutter, Class A. 2Svds...... 2100212 5 was held at the Walden avenue grounds, the shooting a pleasure, which was enjoyed Jr. Blackley, Class B, 27yds...... 0222012 5 Buffalo, N. Y., on Feb. 11. Eight events by «I1 present. The traps faced the east, W. Roberts. Class B, 27yds...... 2022022 5 were races, the last two of which were at Through Sleeping Cars to Toledo. aiid every target was seen against, a sky H. Jaukowsky. Class B, 27yds...... 1110202 5 five pair of doubles. Werlin for the fourth Commencing February 21, the B. & O. R. II., background. A number of visitors were .T Scbmidt. Class B. 27yds...... 0021120 4 consecutive time won the -lub badge ghoot, in connection with the B. k O. S. W. and the present to watch the shoot. For a lot. of G. Fuehs, Class B, 27yds...... 0010211 4 scoring I©.K The day©s score: C. H. V. & T., wil establish a daily line of beginners the scores were very fair and B. I}. Plate, Class B, 27yds...... 0120022 4 Event. No. 12345078 Pullman Sleeping Cars between Baltimore, Wash with a little practice some of tliem will be F Uref. Class B, 27yds...... *02O**O-1 No. of Targets 5 5 5 25 15 10 10 10 ington, Columbus and Toledo, via Parkerslmrg making good records. The scores: G. Shufelt, Class C, 26yds...... 0112202 5 and Athens. The west-bound trains will leave Baker .... .11111 11111 11010 01111 01110 20 O. Run«o, Class C, 26yds...... 1020011 4 Seffria ...... 2 4 1 6 6 4 3 4 New York 5.00 I©. M., Philadelphia 7.40 P. M., Ruf.&cll ... .10111 11110 11111 11100 11110 20 Ol Luhrssen, Class C, 2Cyds...... *0»0*22 2 Mii;nery ...... 3 4 310 6 5 .. Chester 8.00 P. M., Wilmington 8.1!) P. M., Blucnlield .01000 11111 10111 O1001 01111 10 Sweepstake, 3 birds, $1 entrance, three moneys Shorty ...... 4 13 .. S 5 . . Baltimore 10.15 P. M., Washinglon 11.25 P. M., Hover .... .11010 11101 10011 10000 00000 11 Schmidt S, J. Plate S, B. Plate 3, Mnller 3, Wheeler ...... 3 3 4 17 S 7 6 6 and arrive Columbus 2.55 and Toledo 6.20 the Bcthsworth .01110 01111 00100 10001 00001 11 Dohrruann 2, Janowsky 2, Detlefsea 1, Sbufelt 1, MeCiirney ...... 413 6 6 5 2 next afternoon. This is© the best service ever Leonard .. .01010 01000 10000 11101 10000 i) Fuehs .1. Rnuge 1. I,uhrgsen 1. Werlin ...... 2 . 10 . . 10 4 5 offered between Washington, Central Ohio and Wicker ... .01100 01010 OOOCO OOOOO 11011 8 Shoor-off for first money, miss and odt Muller . 7 3 1 .... Michigan, and will doubtless prove to be i/opulur Holers ... .OOOOO 11000 11000 10000 11000 7 1, Shulelt 0, J. Plate 0, B. Plate 0. ., Wilson ...... 1 15 ...... with the public. Zeffi ...... 00000 OOOOO OOOOO 00011 OOUOi 3 24: LIFE. - 2O. "THEY ARE THE SHELLS TO SHOOT." TheT^H 441%kTNew Rival.T^ ^ For over six years the Winchester The "NEW RIVAL," which now " Rival" has been acknowledged far WIMCHE5TER supersedes it, is an improvement upon superior to any other black powder RIVAL the old " Rival." shell on the market. IT REPRESENTS

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Henry, Dunellen, 75; Hall, Bergen County, 66; BISON GUN CLUB. on the first and second birds. Viucent, ATELKWOODPARK. Harrington, Nutley, 79; Fairmount, Endeavor, La Rue arid Harrison shot anothjer miss- 83; Morr>hey, Carteret, 86; N. E. Money, Carter- Shooting at Live Sparrows, Pigeons and-out match, and each man had killed, Davenport, Morfey and White Were et, 88; Edwards, Boiling Springs, 92. four straight when the birds gave out. There were many sweeps, the chief win and Blue Hocks. the Principal Winners. ners being Banta. Pairmount. Money, Apgar, The Bison Gun Club of Buffalo, N. Y., FOUR KILLED STRAIGHT Owing to the severe snow-storm the Lin Tliurman, Edwards and Lefferts- held a target shoot on Feb. 11. .Werlin won coln handicap, scheduled to be shot on the the gold badge for the fourth consecutive At the Monthly Live Bird Shoot of irew shooting grounds at Erlkwood Park. time. Long Branch, N. J., was declared off. Des HERRON HILL GUN CLUB. Event No ...... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 the Unknown. Gun Club. pite this drawback, however, many 1 a bird No. of targets ...... 5 5 5 25 15 10 10 10 The monthly live bird shoot'of the Un fell before the keen eye of lie cracks who A. H. King Still Keeps Shooting in known Gun Club,, of Brooklyn, too-k place indulged iu the "sweeps" and other events Good Form. Segrist ...... 2 4 1 6 434 Feb. 12 at Dexter Park, L. I., 14 members decided. L. T. Davenport, of Glen Cove, Mignery ...... 3 4 3 16 6 5 participating The contest was at 7 birds per L. I., and B. Walters, of Long Branch, There waa some lively shooting- down at Shorty 4 13 .. 8 man, handicap, risen from 22 to 20yds, shot two interesting matches at 25 birds Herron Hill Club grounds on Da vis Island, Wheeler ...... 3 3 4 17 5 7 modified Huriingham rules governing. There* for ,$2T» a side. Pittsburg. Pa., Feb. 12. The birds were McOarney ...... 5 4 13 6 6 were three cash prizes, class shooting. The Davenport won both matches, but it re the liveliest lot that have been in the traps Werlin "...... 2 .. .. 19 .. 10 veteran, Dr. Schwartz. and three others, quired three shoot-offs before he got the in a long time, aoid as a result the shooters Dauser ...... •• 3 1 killed straight, and divided first money. decision i^ti the second match. The first had some trouble in locating them. Five \VTfon ...... - 3 41 Four men divided second money. while match he won by one bird. The second events were brought off. and some very good FEBRUARY 12. John O'Hara was the lucky man, as he match resulted in a tie. both men scoring scores were made. A. H. King led the list Live sparrows, pigeons and Blue Rocks killed but 5 and captured third money ail 24. Walters made the longest run, killing for the day. killing 21) out of 53 birds. The were the targets on this day and some very alone. The scores: 20 straight. His twenty-first bird was a scores follow: good scores were made and the attendance CLUB SvIOOT—SEVEN BIRDS. swift right-Quarterer and fell dead jus-t Kifteent bints, 3 high guns. was good: Dr. Schwartz, 28yds...... 1112121—7 out of the bounds. The shooters agreed Ansori ...... 20121 22222 22222-14 John Bohling. 26yds...... 2211212—7 ' 1o shoot the tie off at five birds. They tied W. S. King...... 21212 20022 20222—12 Wmiam Sands, 26yds ...... 2222222—7 on the first round with one miss each. A. H. King ...... 22212 22222 02222—14 Henry Boemmerniann. 25yds...... 1122111--7 Both had clean sfrores on the second round. McPherson ...... 22222 02202 22012—12 E. A. Vroomp, 28yds...... 2121 Oil—8 Strong ...... 22001 00022 2220 — S Moses Brown, 28yds...... 1112101—6 Ita veil port won the match 011 the third Young ...... 20222 11222 21110—1:-? Dr Moore. 26yds...... 1221220—6 round, killing .straight, while the Western John J. Sims...... 20212—13 Robert Sndlh, 25yds...... 0211111—6 er missed one bird. Summaries: Seveu birds. 3 high guns. John O'Hara, 25vds...... 2O21201--5 ' FIRST MATCH. AD son .. . .0121122—6] Strong .2221212—7 Frank Ibert. 25yds...... 1011100 4 Davenport. 2Dyds,.— W. H. King.2102122—G| Young .1011022—5 Cooper . 4 . . Gabriel Selig, 25yds...... 1220100—4 . 22222 22220 22221 22201 11220—22 A. H.' King.2220122—61 Sims , . 3220022—5 Giesdorfer 3 5 John Akhurat, 25yds...... 0100112—4 Walters, 27yds.— McPherscm .2200220—41 Lewis .2100201-4 Nowoll . . 2 3 John Knebel, 22yds...... 1100210-4 22012 22221 21222 22200 1022w—21 Miss and out events. Werlin . 4 5 3 7 J. B. Voorhies, '29yds...... 0021002--:; SF.COND MATCH. ?, Storey ... 2 4 2 4 Heury Knebel, 2tiyds...... 0001102—:! Davenport. 29yds.— Anson ...... 20 220 1220 Wheelerer ...... -i . . . . 0 O l> A. C. Kaakin, 25yds...... 1020100-3 2222222021 21121 21111 12112-24 W. S. King...... 20 0 . 122222 Segrist ..... 1 ...... ©-> 2 ;; V; Walters. 27yds.— A. H. King...... 20 221 222220 Baumanin ...... 4 ...... ©t 5 Forthcoming Events. 22222 12111 22222 22021 12222—24 McPherson ...... 20 122 22230 Oetton ..... 4 .... 3 3 f. . . 4 Shooting every Saturday at Elkwood 1'ark, Long SHOOT-OFF OF TIE. Strong ...... 20 220 20 Andersonon ...... S 5 1.3 1 7 ©i Brunch, N.'j.. at 1 P. M. Daly & Clumfran, Davenport (29) ...... 22021 11112 11122—14 Young ...... 22 121 McCarnney ...... 3 3 managers, P. O. Box 1S1, Long Branch, N. J. .Walters (27) ...... 2212022212 22022—13 Sims ...... 22 00 Danser Vi©. ©.©.©.©.©.©.©.".©.©...... 1 1 .. 3 Telephone 154. FEBRUARY 13. Lewis ...... 0 0 W...... 4 Feb. 22, Florists' Gun Club, of Philadelphia, on The day was perfect for the sport, but Vine ...... 3 Wissinoming Grounds. All day at targets. a covering of snow on the grounds was O'Hare F«b. 22, live birds sweeps at Fox Ghase, 1'a., at n decided handicap to the marksmen in MADELTIE. Klink ©. ©. 4 Hotel Uockledge. finding light colored birds. The most im Beck .. March 4.—Zwlrlein's grounds, at Yardville, N. portant event on the card was the Asbury La Rue and -Sterling Shot a Very E. O. B 3 10 J., 20 live bird sweep, $15 entrance; handicap handicaps arranged from, 27 to 29 yards and Poor Race. Krot/s . .. 8 28 to 33 yards. The conditions governing the handicap L. S. La Rue. of Darby, Fa., and Harry O'Leary March 16-19, Baychester, N. Y.—Second annual called for a handicap rise, in which the Sterling, of Camdeu. N. J.. shot a match Collins tournament of the Cobweb Gun Club: live birds handicap ranged from 27 to 29 yards and and targets. Cobweb handicap at live bAxte. at 30 live birds on Feb. 11. which resulted SILVER LAKE GUN CLUB. $500 guaranteed. Klkwood Park boundary. The birds were in a tie, each man killing 16 out of 30 an unusually f;i*>t lot. Morfey. the Pater- March 23-25, New York City.—The Interstate birds. The match took place at the Ster French Had the Best Score For Association's fifth annual Grand American Han son crack: Davenport, of Glen Cove, ling grounds, at Camden, and was wit dicap at ;live birds. J.. and Hank White all tied with 14 ness 3d by a good crowd. the Day. April 14, 15 and 10—Baltimore, Md— Tournajuenfc kills. The men agreed to shoot the tie L-a Rue opened the match in miserable The Sliver Lake Gun Club, of Philadel of Interstate Association, under auspices of Bal off in a miss and out event. This gave the form, losing five birds out of the tirst phia, held its regular shoot on Feb. 13, and timore Shooting Association. First two dayf money to Morfey and Davenport, who tied seven shot at, but then improved and man Harvey French, the "cop" shooter, made at targets, third day live birds, $500 added. with two kills. White missing his second aged to finish with 16 dead. the best score, breaking 23 out of 25 Blue April 14. 15 and 16.—Third annual amateur and bird. The summaries were as follows: Sterling started in with a lead at 10 Rocks thrown at unknown angles. The fourteenth open tournament at Atchison, Has., Morfey <2») ...... 22222 22222 22202—14 birds, having seven dead to La Rue's four. day was warm and pleasant, and a good Airy Lo« Hart, secretary. P.ivruport (20) ...... 12211 212-21 12220—14 After that he fell down and lost five "birds number of gunners turned out to enjoy the April 15-17.—San Antonio. Tex.— Tournament of White (27) ...... 11102.22112 12122— 14 in succession. At the 15th round the score sport. The Silver Lake Club will shoot a the San Antonio Gnn Club. Open to amateurs Walters (27) ...... 12221 01212 2011 —12 was a tie, and' from that point on the team match with the Florists' Gun Club only. Willard T. Simpson. Chairman Ex. Com. I>aly (271 ...... 12222 02O22 2222 —12 match was closely fought. The conditions on the Florists' grounds, tit Wissiuomiug, April 20-23. Lincoln. Neb.—Twenty-first annual ftUuaualt (2*1 ...... 22022 ^220 20 — !> were: 30 birds each. 30 yards rise, 50 -tournament of the Nebraska State Sportsmen's Much interest was centered in the 10 on Feb. 20. Association. Added money later. yards boundary, A. S. A. rules. The scores follow, with handicap shown: April 21. 22 and 23. 1897.— Tesas State Sports bird event, $10 entrance. It was any man's The score: French .11111 11111 10111 1111101111—23—4—25 men's Association, twenty-first annual tourna nice almost up to the time the hist, bird U Lallue...... 2000* 10220 12002—7 Woods'r 10011 11101 1111011011 10111—19—6—25 ment at San Antonio, Texas; added money and liad been shot at. Frank Heyer. of Colt's 01012 20120 22002—9- Mink ..11110 11001 1011011111 11111—2O—5—25 prizes. Ole Guessaz, secretary. Jv'eck, won the event, with nine kills. Mar H. Sterling ...... 22* * 21202 00000—7 Apger .01111 11O11 11101 10111 11011—20—5—25 April 28 and 29—Richmond, Va.. tournament of shall and White divided second money, with 22020 02*20 22220—l>- 16 O'Brien 00011 11101 10011 11011 11101—17—8—25 the Inter-State Association, under the auspices eight kills. The summaries were: Sweepstake match, three birds each, same Ue?d ...11111 11010110100011010111—17-8—25 of the West End Gun Club. Hoyer (£8) ...... 22112 12101-9 rules. Ford . . .11100 11111 11111 11100 01001—18—6—24 May 11. 12. 13. Peekskill Gun Club tournament, Mil-shall (29) ...... 00221 23122—8 Hye'rs and Learning. 3: McQuaide, Moore. 'Vin St'offer 11100 6*0011 01100 10111 11011—15—8—23 targets and live birds, Peekskill, N. Y., under White (2SJ ...... 01011 21221-8 cent and Young, 2: Gaminel, 1; La Rue and Ack- Lane ..01101 11111 11011 11101 00100—17—5—22 management of Neaf Apgar. Morfey (2'J) ...... 02222 20220—7 ley. 0. Graeg'y 00010 11111 00111 10011 10001—13—5—18 May 17-22.—Missouri State SUoot at Kansas City Davenport (29) ...... 12022 2010 —0 Sweepstake, miss and out, McQuaide, 3; Moore, Harris .00011 01000 10000 00000 00000—4—14—18 Mo. Paly (2S» ...... 222O2 00 —4 2; Young, 1; Vincent, 0. M'Latig. 01011 1100101011 1011000111—15—0—15 May 19 and 20. Savannah, Ga. Tournament of Wallers (28) ...... 02211 00 —4 Smith .00000 01100 0011000000 11011— 8—0— 8 the Interetate Association, under auspices of Morfey won the first miss and out event, CARMICHAEL. DEFEATS CASE gweepstake event; first event. 5 targets—Lane the Forest City Gun Club. $."» entrance, with two kills. Marshall was 4, Gregory 4, Woodstager 4. Mink 3, O'Brien May 2G to 20.—King's Smokeless Gun Club 2. Smith 0. second annual tournament. East St. Louis. 111. compelled to kill 12 straight to take the In a Fifty Live Bird Match at Second event. 5 targets—French 5. Lane 5, June 7-12.—New York State shoot, Auburn, money in the second sweep. Davenport National Park, Milwaukee. Haldt 4, Woodstager 4. Apgar 3, Gregory 3. N. Y. won the third miss and out, with sis killed. Third event. 5 targets—Haldt 5. Mink 4, June 9 and 10. Monroe. La.—Tournament of tho. Dr. J. P. Carniichael, of Milwaukee, de French 4, Apgar 3, O'Brien 3. Harris 2. Interstate Association, under the auspices of SIN7NOCK WON THE CUP feated J. I. Case, of Racine, in a live bird Fourth event. 5 targets—Staffer 5, Ford 5, the Monroo Gun Club. match at National Park, Milwaukee, on Gregory 4, Mink 3. Harris 2. Smith 0. June (third week).—Cleveland, O.—Fourth annual Feb. 12. by killing 44 to 36 out out of 50 Fifth event, 5 targets—French 4. Haldt. 4, tournament of the Chamberlin Cartridge and At the Monthly Shoot of the Bergen live bird;*. Ciirniicliael started out. like a Ford 4, Woodstager 4, Apgar 4, Lane -, Greg Target Company. County Gun Club. winner and grassed 22 out of his tirst 25. ory 1. June 16-17.—Fargo, N. D.—Third annual tourna The Bergen County Gun Olub had 17 while Case fell down to 16. In the second Sixth event. 5 targets—French X, Ford 5, ment of. tbe North Dakota Sportsmen's Asso- • trap shooters oil its grounds, at Hackeusack. half Case killed 20, but Oarmichael brought Lane 4. Haldt 4, Apgar 3, Harris 2. ciation. Targets. W. W. Smith, secretary. Is. J.. on Feb. 10. from 10 o'clock in the down 22. and won the match by eight birds. Seventh event. 5 targets—Woodstager 5, Ford June 22-25. Oil City. Pa.—Seventh annual tour- jnorniug until 6 o'clock at night competing The match was shot in a snow storm ami 4, Lane 4, French 3, Haldt o. Apgar 2. naruent of the Pennsylvania State Sportsmen's for the Recreation Cup. which is open to the white birds which were now and then Association, under the auspices of the Oil City released were very hard to see. A number SCORES AT STOCKTON. Gun Club. Targets and live birds. Black pow all members in New Jersey. > der barred. Special event: 25 live birds per The conditions of this trophy are 100 of sweeps followed the match. The scores, man, $25, $1000 guaranteed. Send entries to targets at unknown angles. The scares 80yds rise, A. S. A. rules: Learning Killed Ten Straight Birds H. C. lieeser, secretary, Oil City, Pa. Dr. J. P. 'Cannlacbael. and Vincent Nine. show that the work was excellent. Sin- 22*21 12222 20*21 21211 21212—22 July 14 and 15, New Haven Ct.—Tournament of nock, the winner, one. of the youngest trap 21102 12021 11211 10211 21211—22—44 Joe Learning killed 10 straight birds in the Interstate Association, under the auspices shooters in the State, surprised himself and J. I. Case. the sweepstakes on the Stockton Gun of the New Haven Gun Club his friends by landing tirst money. The 02021 11220 1*2*1 022*2 2*1*2—1(3 Club's grounds, Camden, N. J., oil Feb. 13. August 4 and 5, Ijewiston, Me.—Tournament of individual scores follow: 01222 *0212 21212 112*1 01112—20—36 The score: | the Interstate Association, under the auspices F. Simioek, Newark Gun Club, 95; Count Le- Sweeps. Learh'g .1111111111—101 Sterling .1001111111— S I of the Androscoggin Gun Olub. nono, Passa-io, 07; Hexamer, Hackensaek River, ase . .21201 10122 22202 20222 22011—20 Vincent .1111110111— 9|Harri'n .0110110101— « | August 25 arid 26, Montpelier, Vt.—Tournament, 82; Kemseu, Orescent, 90; "Shorty." Eniernld. Rogers ... . .21121 01112 22120 01120 12120—20 La Rue .1001111011— 7|S;irids ..1100010011— 5 I of the Interstate Association, under the iJ6; Barren. Coiling Springs, 78; Wright, Boiling Klakinski ..02220 10112 — 8 A miss and out $3 entrance, and 30 yards auspices of the Montpelier Gun Club. Springs, 88; Tuylor, I5erjre.il County, Mi; Tina- Sept. 15 and It). Portsmouth. N. H. Tournament reenleaf ,-.11112 rise was divided between Vincent and of the Intel-state Association, under the au«» Bail, tJermaatoviu, BO; Apgar, riaiafield, fti; ...... 21120 4 L Harrison, the other seveir uiea going out' pices of tke Pprtooioutii Gun Club,.