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VOLUME 30, NO. 20. PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 5, 1898. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. YORK©S LEAGUE. JOHWMFUL A FREEZE-OUT GAME ON THE SMALLER TOWNS? Utica and Oswego Want Auburn to He Lands the Eastern League Magnates Desert and Organize a New League and Enters Into Details as to the Composed ol More Populous Cities Matters Discussed and Conclusions Than Those Now in the Circuit, Reached by the Conferees.
Syracuse, X. Y., Feb. 1. The New York Chicago, Feb. 2 Editor "Sporting Life:" Slate Base Ball League held -its annual The conference of the Western and East meeting at the Globe" Hotel on the after ern League delegates at. Buffalo last week noon of Jan. 25. Portland was represented ptit the two leading minor leagues not by F. W. Van Hoesen, Canandaigua by merely into a combination to secure what Hank Ramsey, Auburn by Tim Shinnick are regarded to be rights from the National and J. H: Farreli; Palmyra by W. H. Pow League, but also united them on certain ers and Charles Faatz, and Lyons by L. H. matters of internal policy, especially \vitu Tlmmerlin, I©tic-a and Oswego were repre reference to the .salary question, flayers. sented . by \v. R, Brown and J. A. Sayer, more than the general public, will he in respectively. clined to scan the regulation .that v-©sis ap NBW MEMBERS. pointed. for joint Control in the leagues as The most important, business was the ad- to the amount of salaries to be pakl. iiiission of new members. The Cortland THE) EFFECT OF AGREEMENT. <©iub, though already a member, was given President Ban Johnson remarked to-day :t new franchise, because it had neglected that the new regulation was adopted with to pay for protection and to reserve its out dissent. He explained the action a little players. Applications from Elrnira, Albany more fully . than the dispatches from th« and Troy were tabled and franchises were meeting. The Western League limit for a awarded to Oswego©find Utica. At the last club of $2000 a month was adopted for both organizations, only that, in case a moment the two last-named refused to ac manager is also a player, his salary as man cept the franchises unless some of the ager is to be counted in at $125 extra a smaller towns, original league members, month, though be may receive any amount. were dropped. This obviously impractical The club limit per month, except the first proposal was, of course, rejected and when of the season, is $2000. while the limit for the league adjourned Oswego and Utim each player per month is fliOO. were still Out and the circuit was com This joint legislation is of considerable posed of Cauandaigua, Auburn. Lyons, Pal importance to the Western League, whicn myra and Cortland, Rome Or Seneca Falls has recently established this limit.- It will probably secure the sixth franchise means that players who object to the sal should neither Oswogo nor L©tiea accept. aries offered to them cannot come to a READY TO EXPERIMENT. Western League owner and say they are ITtica and Oswego, it is said, propose to Eugene De Montreville is one of tbe few youngsters who came to the front rank of his offered more than the salary HmM. In start a new league, with Binghamton, Al- adopted profession in a bound aa it. were. Only two seasons in a minor league, and then he other words, it is designed to.preyewt com biiny. Troy, Schenectady and Elmira. It is looms up in the major League ranks, where he has since held his own as one of the sensa tional infielders and heavy batsmen of th fastest company known to the national game. He petition between the two minor organiza expected that Auburn will desert the New firmly believes in himself ami that. nd doubt, has enabled him to wiceeed as well as he does. tions, whose clubs would be at all likely to York League for this organization should It He was born March 20, 187-1. at St. Paul, Minn., but learned to play ball at Washington, pay nlavers ^200 a month or more. If Ad be formed. Charles Leiingruber, the for D C. His first professional engagement, was with the Albany, X. Y., Club; in l.SSM. In hered to it will effectually curb players© mer owner of the Rochester Eastern League 1895 he was engaged bv the Toronto Club, of the Eastern League, and came to the front at demands. _ Club, was prewnt, and he. said that if the a rapid pace. The Eastern League, season ended on Sept. 15, that year, and, on Sept. 17. he THE NATIONAL AGREEMENT MATTER. new league w;is formed he would be willing appeared at, short on the Washington team, in a game with the Brooklyn^ at Washington. With reference to the conference Presi to take the Binghamton Club. Elmira, Al I) C While he participated in a dozen or more championship games with tbe Washingtons dent Johnson said: "We were met wit.i bany and Troy, prospective members of the at the close of that season, lie did not take part in enough to give him a rating in the official a more favorable reception than we could proposed league, made application for mem averages of the malor League. His good work, however, resulted in his release being pur have expected, and we found that the East bership in the New York State League, but chased by tlie Washington management from the Toronto Club, and he has since remained with ern League owners were just as well pre they were not so fortunate as T©ticn and the former©« team. Recently, however, he was traded to the Baltimore Club, with which pared to take a stand upon the matter of Oswego, for their applications were laid on organization he has signed for ISO*, He te not only a good fielder, but one of the best bats drafting as we were, and had canvassed the the table until the next meeting. men in the profession.. In 1896 he batted .353. and in 18^6 and 1887 he hit each year up .349. situation as thoroughly. Of course, we FAKKFLL RE-ELECTED. don©t know what the National Board of Ar The other business transacted at the meet- bitration will do when we ask that the lug was of a minor character. President. SPRINGFIELD CLUB THE ELM CITY clauses restricting the number of players to Farrell, of Auburn, was re-elected unani be drafted from each club to two and re mously, and L. H. Tirnmerlin, of Lyons, quiring a player to be two years in a minor was elected treasurer. When the League, Officials Are Getting Down to Work Likely to Figure as a Connecticut league before he can be dratted shall be started. President Farrell said the duties For the Season. League Member. retained; while the riders permitting >:i- of his office did not require much time, tional League clubs to loan and sell players Springfield. Jan. 31. Editor "Sporting Life:" New Haven. Jan. 31©. Editor "Sporting Life:" and recall them in thirty days are not pas- but he has more to,do now, and it was final The Springfield Base Ball Cub to-day put on It is highly probable that this city may be ly decided that he should receive a salary sale season tickets at $15 each. They are in represented in the State Base Ball League next ed We are at the mercy of the Board, of of $(5~)0 a year. The salary limit was raised coupon style, transferable and very cheap for season. John Harmon. who has handled several course but we are hopeful that they will from $.050 to *SOO. 140 games©. This plan is put on foot to help in rais local teams, is the new comer. He has receive/* look at the matter in a reasonable light. MINOR MATTERS. ing the $20OO Deeded to start upon. Two more word from James P. Donnelly that the latter Myself and Mr. Powers were appointed to -The constitution was amended to allow benefit entertainments have been arranged. One will not apply for a State francbise. and in present this matter to the Board, but I the annual meeting to be held on the last is a dramatic performance. "His©Wife©s Money," that case Mr. Harmon will apply for the Tbr- think we will do it in writing, and not per- Tuesday in Jar uary. to be given Feb. 2. and the other is a tall rington franchise and endeavor to transfer it to Another, amendment was to the effect that to be given Feb. 9. The Cleveland team has this city. He has his eye on a number of young . > , _ one director is to be chosen from each been secured for an exhibition game here April 9. sters who would make a strong team in the Mr. Johnson further said that the question club, the directors to meet in two weeks at Manager Whistler has released the following State League, and will probably formally ap of a post-season series was discussed, but some place not yet decided upon. players: Short stop .Tames Kuhn, who headed the pear at, the State League meeting in Meriden it was decided to let the matter rest until The official scorers next season will be list in fielding in last year©s Interstate League: next Thursday. Among the young players whom late in the season. It was shown that if compelled to have their scores all in ten catcher ©Schabel and catcher Jim Stevick. Mr. Mr Harmon may sign are Nlcbois. catcher of Kansas City, Minneapolis or St. Paul won Whistler stated to-day that, the schedule com last year©s Will©imautics; Cameron. third bass- the pennant in the Western, and the hon lays©after© the close of the season: and mittee of the League, which meets here March man for the Stronse-Adlers; Johnson and Bren- two weeks after the close the League 15 has decided to open the season April 26 nan. formerly of the Derbys, and Ben B^arnham, ors in the Eastern fell to, say, Springfield, v ill meet and officially award the pennant. and close it September 15. The schedule w»l the forrn&r Yale player. that a post-season series would not only ne TliP. case of Dave Barber, who was . re call lor 140 games. unprofitable, but impracticable, as the rail served by Canandafgua, and who was signed road fares would eat up all of the profits. by George Geer to play ©with Youngstown, Base Ball Paid Them. If, on the other band. Detroit. Columbus, O©.. also came up. It was the sense of the Will He Persevere? All the Orioles are saving money. Mr. Han Milwaukee or Indianapolis won the bunt meeting that Barber belonged to Canandai- De Montreville, in a letter to Mr. Hanlon, lon has bought in fee the house on the northeast ing. and a team in the western section, say, £u a. speaks of his ambition to play ball according to corner of Mount Royal and Lafayette avenues. Buffalo Syracuse. Rochester or Toronto, The guarantee to a visiting club, which the "Haulon idea," and believes that, he will Baltimore. Catcher W. J. Clarke is also hob was successful, then a series could easily last year was $40, was changed so that the make his greatest reputation during the coming nobbing with real estate agents, while both Rob- be arranged a few weeks before the season visiting club may have the privilege of the season. De Mont is glad© to play with the Ori irson and MCGraw are dickering for property. closed. There is every probability, how $40 guarantee or 40 per cent, of the gate oles, and says he is ready to do bis "prettiest." The latter pair hnre in flew a couple of homes ever, that an inter-league series will be receipts...... Baltimore "Suu." i . on St. Paul street. Baltimore "Herald." arranged next fall. S:PO:RTINO LIFE. Feb. 5-
any person who is unable to introduce i rendezvous at West Baden and after a week who is getting ready to take a lien on the serv there will go South for spring practice. ices of Attorneys O©Rourke and Sullivan, and the full number of subscribers neces There is now little doubt that the movement sue somebody for nmpty thousand dollars© libel SPORTINGLlFE to transfer the spring meeting of the National for ever hinting that he is a. hoodlum ou tin- sary to secure any particular pre ball fiakl. A WEEKLY JOURNAL League from St. Louis to New York will fail. mium will ©write us we will do oiir Manager Hanlon. of the Baltimore Club, is "Association foot hall is great, and should -Devoted to right when he says the present rule for scoring catch on." says Breitenstein. "It, keeps the best to furnish the desired article on earned runs is a farre, and should be changed. players on the© jump from start to finish, and EASE BALL, BICYCLING, SHOOT. is even faster than the great national gaoiw reasonable terms. From the West comes a horrible rtftnor that itself. It makes a fellow sweat, and Is great ING, BILLIARDS, Etc. big Otto Shofflberg. a Doted first baseman a decade ago. intends to break into the game again. practice." There will probably be only two, and mot Chief Ziinmer 4s getting to be a real sporty over three, playing managers in the big League Tradedmarked by the Sporting Life Pub. Cd USEFUL TO READERS, old Indian, He is going to put a ticker and next season, which is a big drop from last Entered at Philadelphia Post Office a slot machine in his new cigar emporium at season, when Joyce, Brown, Donovan, Clarke, «B Second Class Mattel© Readers of SPORTING LIFE who wish Cleveland. Tebeau *md Anson were players as well as George Smith wants Brooklyn to give him managers. to preserve their papers in unbroken another chance this season. He will probably Harry Taughn Is heavier this winter than Published by get it. He is keeping in shape playing band ball be has been for years. Ball players would enjoy file will find the Monitor paper file at Altoona. the spring training days more if they only kept very useful. It is neat, simple and The Burlington people claim that outfielder up a little exercise all winter. There is not THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO, Lippert, who has© just signed with Ptttsburg. a baker©s dozen, however, in the whole laud 34 South Third St., cheap, and answers the purpose as still belongs to them, not having been released who do so. or purchased. Have you seen the new concave-end bat, the Philadelphia, Pa., U. S, A. fully as the most expensive and ela Catcher Bill Wilson, of the Colonels, has invention of Robert Reach? It is va remarkable borate file. We will send this file, given up mixing drinks in Louisville, and has and practical idea. For further particulars see SUBSCRIPTION KATES: hied himself to Hot Springs, there to join Peitz, the advertisement of the Robert Reach Manufac post paid., on receipt of six 2-ceiit Eeckley and others. turing Company or send to them for information OB« T«ar...... *2.00 Michael Keet©er, a promising amateur, who on the subject. Six Mouths...... 1.25 stamps, Address the Editor of SPORT- cut quite a dash at Suiithport, Pn.. is mentioned Phil Casey has offered his handball court as a probable addition to Arthur Irwin©s Toronto to the Brooklyns for spring practice. The hand Foreign I©oatHK«, &1.O4 Extra per Annum. IXG LIFE. club for the outfield. ball idea has died out as a popular adjunct to Manager Watkins says that not a member training. The Cincinnati Club transformed the PAYABLE IX ADVANCE. of the Pittsburg team is entitled to more money court, built during the Comiskey administra ANOTHER DEAL MADE. in 1898 than he received in 1897. He saw the tion into a club ©house. ADVERTISING RATES: Pirates of 1S97 play. Mr. ItuTus Williams writes from Charlotte, 1 Insertion...... per inch $3.35 Cincinnati Gets Pitcher Hill, of Louis Manager Hanlou is still wavering between N. C., disputing the claim of the Chamberlin Ma con and Tuomasville as the Orioles© spring Hotel team, of Fort Monroe. to th«? colored! 13 C(>ns«c©e Inser©s, each ins " 83, OO ville, For Pitcher Rhret, Inflelder training place. It©s a cinch that Maeon finally championship of the South. Mr. Williams says 26 Cottsec©e Inser©s, each in* " S3. 75 llitchey and Out fielder Hoy. knocks the persimmon. that the Quickstep Clnb, of Charlotte* has held 39 Coiisec©e Inser©s, each ins " S3.SO Special .to "Sporting Life:" The first wager on the coming League pen the title for five years. 52 Consec©e Iiis«r©s, each ins " SCJ.2S Cincinnati. Feb. 3. President Pulliam. ot the nant race is recorded. Catcher PeitK has bet Bob Glenalvin is disgusted and has announced Koading Notice, per Agate lino .30 Jake Stenzel a suit of clothes that Cincinnati his permanent retirement from base ball. Ht» Louisville Club, and John T. Brush, of the Gin-. will beat out Baltimore. is mad clear through because in the official W« reserve the right to reject any ad einuatj Club, met here yesterday and effected a Dan MeGanu has a large corner on confi Western League averages he is credited with a vertisement in which the wording i» not trade of pitcher Bill Hill, of the Louisvilles, for dence in himself. He doesn©t think Baltimore- batting percentage of .274, whereas he knows he deemed satisfactory. Red libret, Claude Ritehie and Dummy Hoy, ans will shed any tears over Jack Doyle©s de hit at least up to .380. of the Cincinnatis. The two presidents have parture when they see him play. A rumor is going the rounds to the effect been dickering for the past three (lays. Brush "Gene" De Montre-ville has signed his ©98 that the Brooklyn street railway magnate, Al making desperate efforts and offering all binds contract with Baltimore. He will receive several Johnson, known to fame as the "Brotherhood hundred dollars a year more from the Orioies Orphan," is the financial power behind the Eb- cf inducements for Fred Clarke, ;ind Pulliam than he received from the Senators. betts throne. What truth there is in the ru offering almost anything be had, except Claris*?, Tommy TucU"r to Omaha! And for a measly mor deponent sayeth not. for Dusty Miller. It is now probable that Clarke $300 at that! The ex-Bostoniau is certainly The "Syracuse Herald" thinks the true in INDEX TO CONTENTS. will remain in Louisville and Miller in Cincin a better first baseman than at least half those wardness of Canavan©s refusal to play with Sy nati, the offer of nine Cincinnati players and now playing in the National League. racuse und the protests he is making are in $,!>000 for ClarUe having been refused. St. Louis kicks on paying Dallas for in- spired by the encouragement coming from Provi Base Ball News...... Pages 1 to 11 flolder Hall, whose release was purchased for dence. And President Kimtzscu thinks so, too, Premium Jjist...... Pages 12 to 13 $200. St. Louis claims that the Dallas Club and is very "warm" about it. Sales and Exchanges Pages 14 to 15 owes it money, and will not disgorge. Manager Halnon announces that Captain An NEWS AND COMMENT. The Dulmque Base Ball Association, of Du- son, late of Chicago, can sign a Baltimore con Billiard News ...... Page 15 Iraque. la., has decided upon "Ted" Sullivan as tract as first baseman If he will consent to do Bicycling \«\vs ...... Pages 16 to 18 manager for the season of 1898. He was mana so. Hanlon thinks there is a lot of good work John Ganzell has finally signed a Pittsburg left in the grand old man, to say nothing ot Shooting News ...... Pages 19 to 24 contract. ger of the Dtibnque team 20 years ago. The Princeton base ball management has en hi.4 value as a drawing card. Shrewd Hanlon! The Louisville Club has not yet sent out Its gaged "Lady" Jayne, the star pitcher of last The League Rules Committee has under con contracts for 189S. Points Worth Noting. year©s nine, and ex-Captain Jerome Bradley to sideration the advisability of recommending that McAleer again announces that he is out ot coach the candidates for this year©s team. the catcher be compelled to remain close up SPORTING LtFE is the recognized official base ball for good. Manager Bob Alien agrees with Tommy under the tat during the entiie game, with a vie v sporting weekly publication. It has been The Dayton Club has signed pitcher Charles Burns that young inllelders may be entirely too to shortening games and avoiding tedious de established fifteen years, has an immense Lesch. of Louisville. fnst, not only too anxious, but too fast, and lays. Many of the best players indorse the idea. circulation, is clean, bright, newsy in con Kansas City has secured outfielder Frisbee play a game that carries them oK their feet. If the Cincinnati Club makes any money tents, authoritative in opinion, and leader from the Quiucy Club. j Ex-umpire Horace McFarlan, who is now Po- on its practice trip it will be divided among the The veteran, Tom Morrisaey. is to run an in i lice Judge of Pewee Valley, bears his judicial players. Their chances may be surmised from in all lines of sport it eaters to, and of dependent team at Janesville. Wis. honors with great dignity. McFarlan is the the fact that last year©s trip cost the Cincinnati which it is the foremost exponent and organ. Outfielder Edward Schau, of Jeffersonville, youngest Police, Judge in the State of Kentucky. Club management about $2500, and the practice The information which it contains is al Jimmy McAleer i* the support of a widowed trips of the two previous seasons were not much Ky.. has signed with New Orleans. less. ways compact, accurate, reliable and offi Mansfield has disposed of outfielders Beecher mother, and has proved a most dutiful son, his cial, as it is the official organ of the great and Dalrymple to the Milwaukee Club. ambition that she shall be surrounded, with Mike Griffin thinks that the game would tx» every comfort, being the first consideration with enlivened if less time was consumed between base ball federation and is also regarded as Robinson and McGraw have commenced al Innings than is usually the case. In this mat ternately to coach the Johns Hopkins team. him. the best authority upon suns, gunning, Jack Rowe unhesitatingly asserts that the ter charity should begin at home, as no team cycling, billiards and all other clean, health Joe Corbett and Bill Lauge are playing with Eastern League is 100 per cent, stronger than captain consumes more time in his needless ful Miul legitimate sports. It is absolutely amateur teams in and around San Francisco. the Western League and says it is "all rot" journeys from centre field to, the umpire©s place unique by reason of the fact, that there is Catcher Jack Warner, of the New Yorks, has to talk about Buffalo going into the latter cir than Mike. Opened a billiard parlor iu the Borough of Bronx. cuit. © Catcher Ales Smith is partial to skating as a not a line in it that can be objected to by Tom York, the veteran player and manager, the most fastidious, and it can therefore be President B. S. Muckenfuss Is going bravely method of training, and he will spend the re is just recovering from a slight shock of paraly to work to build up base ball on the wreck mainder of the winter on the Brooklyn rinks. safely taken into the home and perused sis. of the hopes of Von der AUe at St. Louis. He Speaking of skating as an exercise Smith says: even by children. It is not possible to keep Beaver Fall. Pa., Is to have a semi-profess has a bard task, but he deserves encourage "I find it the best exercise in the world for a posted on what is going on in the great and ional club under the management of Peter Wood- ment. ball player, as it develops one©s legs and make* a man faster on his feet." growing domain of sport without SPORTING 1 stair. -Pitcher Payne, of Brooklyn, believes that LIFE, and it is therefore indispensable to Joe Battin was one of those who wanted to the League should not vent all Its displeasure President*. Franklin, of Buffalo. Is quoted all who follow, either as patrons or expon be a Western League umpire and failed to upon the players; it should go a step farther as saying that the Eastern circuit question is reach. and forever debar a lew profane and obscene not yet definitely settled, and that it mav yet l*> ents, any of the sports above enumerated. Amos Rusie is pulling off superfluous flesh by spectators. made a. 10-club affair by the additions of New Its low subscription rate of $?.00 per an taking long runs over the roads around Indian Denny Lyons has been taking excellent care ark and Worcester. Another Eastern magnate, num a rate in accordance with the popu apolis. however, says that Newark will take Wilkes- of himself this winter. The finger of his right barre©s place at the proper time. lar tendency ot the times places it within Comiskey has not secured a man to replace hand that was broken last season by one of the reach of all. his disappeared outfit of 1897 McBride, George Amos Rusie©s terrific cannon ball shots is en Onoe more the annual debate is in progress- and Isliel. tirely well. that foot ball will never become the great nation al sport; that it does not equal base ball. No A number of deals are on involving ex Last summer Frank Dwyer was troubled such claim has ever been made for the game, tensive and surprising shifts of players in the more or less with a suspicious arm, but he said even by its most ardent advocates. There is no TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS. Eastern League. the other day that the trouble had practically conflict between the sports. One belongs to The new owner of the Hartford Club, Mr. disappeared and that his pitching wing was as spring, summer aud early autumn, while foot John Birmingham, has engaged Paul Radford as good as ever. ball needs cold weather. All correspondents of the "Sporting manager-player. Manager Joyce is of opinion that "natural" ball players do not play the best ball; the And so Charley Ganzel, so long Boston©s The option which Messrs. Diclcson and Tal- star catcher, must go to Omaha. Gunzel was, Life" are requested to return their cre t>ot. of Indianapolis, hold on the St.. Louis Club stars are tte men who study the game, and expired Jan. 31. . then evolve and work out the strategic points. with the exception of Thompson, whose future dentials for renewal for 1898. Prompt Sounds well, doesn©t it? with Philadelphia is somewhat uncertain, the Manager Barnie says the Brooklyn! will last lingerer in League company of the cham compliance with this request is neces train at Lakewood this year, instead of going Manager Watkius has begun the weeding-out pion Detroit team of 1887. As he drops out sary in order to facilitate the annual South, as planned. process at Pittsburg by transferring catcher his younger brother, graduated from Grand Rap Pitcher Henry Clark, of brief Chicago and Merritt to Kansas City. That disposes of the old ids, is just entering the League, with bright labor of reorganizing the correspond Cleveland fame, is assistant coach to the Ann catching department, as Sugden had previously prospects, as Pittsburgh first baseman. Arbor College team. been traded to St. Louis. ence corps, which is, by the way, quite Billy Hart, the Pirate twivler, is the latest Mr. Ebbetts© option on Mr. Abell©s controlling The colored Acme Club, of New York, has recruit to the ranks of the ball-player bowlers. stock in the Brooklyn Club expired Feb. 1, but a task, owing to the immense number signed a promising young Lancaster, Pa., catcher. However. Mr. Watkins need not fear that was extended another 30 days by Mr. Abc.ll named James Ldndsuy Hart©s arm will be injured by his playing the to enable Mr. Ebbetts to get into better fi of contributors the "Sporting Life" President Brush is ill at Indianapolis. He popular game of ten pins. , nancial shape to carry out his big undertaking. has upon its staff. Failure to return Is stopping at the Bates House while his resi Colonel John I. Rogers says he is not, a It is thought that no matter what happens dence is being rebuilt,. candidate for the vacancy in the National Board, Mr. Abell will remain in the game as a Brook the old credentials will be considered The Toronto Club is reported as having signed .created by Mr. Byrne©s death; furthermore even lyn stockholder. Let us hope so. Mr. Abell a pitcher named John Sutboff. of last season©s if tendered the place he would not accept un can©t be spared front the sport which is now a declination of further service as Nicholasville, Ky., team. less the tender were unanimous. adays losing far too many of the old guard. correspondent. Second baseman Arthur Sippi has retired Jack Kerins, the receiving end of the once Now that Omaha ha^ l»een selected as the from the diamond, and is now traveling for a noted battery. Ramsey and Kerins, would dispose successor to Grand Rapids in the Western League binder concern of Toronto. of bis saloon interests in Louisville providing Grand Rapids will make application, for ad Dr. Arlie ©Pond, the medico twirler of the Nick Young would guarantee him an appointment mission to the Inter-State League. A number Orioles, is employed in a Baltimore hospital as on the major League staff of umpires. of business men. including George Kills, have "SPORTHGLIFTJREIIDIS. a wielder of the scalpel. It is officially denied that pugilist-actor Jim subscribed enough cash to purchase the Wheeling Pitcher nanny Friend is taking gymnasium Corbett will play first base for Rochester next ! franchise, and negotiations arc. now being car We have pleasure in calling the at. work at Chillicothe and also indulging in the summer. Corbett is unquestionably an attraction ried on for the Wheeling franchise. They Will favorite exercise of bowling. for exhibition games, hut for championship probably secure it. There is no bar to the deal, Mention of our readers to our List of Louisville is reported to have turned down a games that is a vastly different matter. ;is Grand Rapids is no longer Western League Premiums, commencing on page 15 of tender of catcher Clements, owing to the exces A Pittsburg dispatch, under date of Feb 1. territory. sive price upon that player. says: "Mark Baldwin issued an execution to-day this issue. Very little difficulty will Texas League umpire Jack Brennan. the ex- ngainst Chris Von der Ahe for $2525. This is A SINGULAR PL AY Ell. catcher, will doubtless be a member of the At the amount of the verdict. Baldwin received for be experienced, by those who desire being illegally arrested in St. Louis in 1S95." lantic League staff this year. Catcher Bergen a Man of Many to secure premiums, in procuring an Breitenstein has signed a. Cincinnati contract; Mr. A. G. Mills, the famous ex-president, of for this season. The left-handed twirler intends the National League and author of the original Miosyncracies. nual subscribers to this journal, and to make Cincinnati his home. National Agreement, says if owners want to abolish kicking they should make the players Indianapolis. Feb. 2. Manager Bob Alien owing to the liberality of the manu President Freednum has joined the growing sign contracts with a non-kicking clause iu it. thinks Martin Bergen one of the queerest -men. galaxy of League magnates in favor of abolish that ever played ball. He had heard much of ing all kicking on the diamond. Manning, of Kansas City, will not give facturers whose goods are described Bevis another trial. When he joined the Blues Bergen before joining the Boston team, but was in the published lists we are in a posi -President Brush favors Ned Hanlon as a near the close of the season of ©96 he was con not prepared for the eccentric behavior of the member of the National Board of Arbitration to sidered a wonder, but after waiting two vears crack catcher. At times Bergen would sulk for tion to deliver a vast amount of valu succeed the late C. H. Byrne. for him to develop. Manning has rejected©him. days, sometimes going home for a week and not Manager Tommy Burns thinks that speedy The chairman of the Rules Committee, Jameo reporting. At other times he would break into able property to those who will take a Matt Kilroy, the once famous pitcher, could be A. Hart, is working hard making amendments) uncontrollable fits of rase ami threaten every little trouble on our behalf and whom made into a magnificent ©busuuiun. to the playing rules. On account of the double one around him. He believed every one wa*s "Voiceless Tim" O©Rourke has drifted into umpire system next; season many changes will against him, and all of the players on the team we would wish to compensate, ac the Interstate League, where he will play second have to be made In regard to the rules about were "knocking" him. Hergfn daily denounced for and captain the Newcastle team. the Boston, management, and said he would never cordingly, for their co-operation. II umpires. play iu tutu city after last, season. He was Clark Griffith says that the Chicago Club will Colonel Jack Dojrle Is talking like a man the first player to sign a contract for ©9S» Feb. 5. SPOUTING- LIFE,
, DUNDOX©S ROMANCE. MANAGERS RESPONSIBLE. He Secures a Wife and Position and j John M. Ward Says They Encourage ; . C. ANSON IS OUT, Drops Base Ball. Players to Kick. | Columbus, O., i©eb. i. Gus Dundon had not New York, Feb. 2.--"This kicking against the j been in the city long after hi;* trip down the j decisions of umpire onist says .Job.n SECURES THE WESTERS Mississippi Uiver in a shanty boat with Cautilloti I Montgomery Ward, ex-captain of the New York OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MADE BY and other Dubiujue players before lie disap dub.© "It has disgusted the public, and the peared. He took his departure so quietly that magnates will have to abolish it without further LEAGUE PLUM-. it was several days- before his associates missed ado. Kicking in the League became an offensive PRESIDENT HART, him, and when inquiries were inside as to bis evil when the American Association clubs were. whereabouts- they were informed by members of taken into the 12-club circuit, and ©it has been the family that Gus was working in Pittsburg. getting worse and worse, until last year it was Chicago Man o! Means©the Backer o! It now appears, that his trip to Pittsbtirg is the simply intolerable. There was cleaner and bet- The Chicago Public and Press Held sequel of a romantic love affair, although the information received came in the form of a Responsible For the Retirement ol the New Club The Prospects o! a rumor. m A year ago a Columbus fainfly was visited There is no denying the fact that the magnates Strong Team For the Nebraska City by a handsome young lady who claims FittR- or owners of the clubs are primarily and al the Most Heroic and Respected Vmrg as her home, and during her sojourn in most wholly to blame for the evil." this city .she became acquainted with the THE MIXERS ARE LAMBS. The City©s Strength as a Ball Town, clever infielder of the Duhucp.it teaju. Otw Mr. Ward fiu©ther said:©©©It will perhaps be Character in the National Game. was very attentive flaring the time the young the public to know thai the.ri Chicnso. I!!., Feb. 2. At la.st after months Special to "Sporting We." oi© negotiation ©atul delay the circuit ol© the Chicago. 111.. Feb. 2. President .Tamos A. Western League lias been, completed and Hurt, of the Chicago linse Ball Club, yester systematically rounded out by the substitu day issued this statement relative to ©An>ou tion of Omaha, Neb., for Grand Hapids. For and the affairs of the club. It means tliat va©oky it was a toss-up between Omnha Ansnu is out: Des Mollies, lint all prospects of getting the boy has a good position in the Krie iron works. re sick and tired of making fools of them Chicago, Feb. 1, The press and public seem to latter territory wan destroyed by the pro lias married (!;> lady of big choice and set,il«d selves in the presence of fair-minded persons. have taken it for granted iliat A. C. Anson will test of the Western Association, backed by down in biiMimss wirli the intention of forsaking I know for a fact that the owners of clubs have uoihe manager fir captain of the Chicago Baise the National T.oard, against having its ter- the diuiu-.iiid forever. personally m©uVmi the more quietly disposed Raftl Club the coming ccasou. This case is out; When Bill I.iundon, the hard-hitting niember players r.t> kick over decisions, just lo show that lias been pracrU-ally Vet©1, to the press and fitory invaded. of the Easterns, of the Capital (,©liy Lpague. ginger, and thereby satisfy an alleged public public fur decision. The stockholders of the club THE NEAV MEMBER. was asked whether the report eoueerniiijr his demand. If is also true that players nowadays have endeavored to be wholly guided by these Tk<> new Omaha Club will be controlled brother©s matrimonial venture was true he re believe that if they do not kick they will not factors in the (littpotiitiao of the case. and conducted by H. E. Schumann, a Chica plied that he had no reason to doubt it, and is stand well with their employeis and with the It is the desire of the club to do that Which go man, who is associated with the noted satisfied that Ons lias made the greatest double public, and for that reason many scrums rows the public i.!e»ires, and the opinion of the ma Chicago grain speculator Skakel. M. .7. play of his life. Congratulations seem to tie iu are stirred up on the iield that could be averted jority of the stockholders is that the patrons of o©Biien, of Chicago, will be associated with order, if there is any way of reaching the grad by the magnates In a few words." base ball in Chicago desire a change of the Mr. Schumann. The terms upon which uate of the city league ranks, who made such ENCOl©UAC.KD BY CAPTAINS. team, and because of 1hat belief the director* Schumann has obtained the franchise are a good showing in the Virginia League and !Ir. "Ward continued: /©Kicking by such men have decided not to renew the contract, which not fully known as yet. It is safe to say, Western Association, hut his friends regret to as Tebean, .loyce, McOrtiw, Auscm and others Mr. Ajwm has just terminated. Mr. Anson has however, that he did not hold back alK>ut think that he is to leave the diamond, as he has set a bad example. The average ball player served the club long and faithfully, and it is inking the flub and franchise upon condi has a very bright future as n ball player, if he sees that his leader is extolled for ©asserting his with a feeling of the deepest regret that circum tion of assuming the indebtedness of Grand takes care of himself and plays the game he Is rights© in the shape of making an awful kick stances are such that, we will sever his con Hapids to the Western League, in fact, capable of. against some unfortunate umpire, and promptly nection with t.©ie club. falls in line with similar kieks, having an idea 1©ei©soiuHly I have the highest regard for hinj. ho has already done more than that by put that the crowds will applaud him. 1 know tunny I I consider him the most picturesque and inter ting up several thousands as a guarantee, PETS. players in the League who would gladly sabmir | esting character in ti;e sporting world. I con as wc©li as putting the cash into his prospec to an erroneous ucvision. without kicking, be- | sider him the I©.sst individual sportsman In the tive, holdings at Omaha. Two More Players Added lo the New cause they want to be gentlemen; but if they world, and that means 1 think he is excellent . TI-IE CITY OF OMAHA Orleans Team. did so they would be accused, of not playing for iu more branches of sporting than any other man has always been a prominent ba.se ball cdty, the besrt interest* of their clubs. Kicking wastes in the world. I hope that he will meet with having had many clubs iu various Western New Orleans. Jan. 2S. Editor "Sporting time. Many kicks are made in order to let a the fullest measure of success in any enterprise leagues. Its latest trial of professional ball Life:" During the past week Manager Powell rattled pitcher get a short rest, or something he may engage. There is not now, and never was iu 1895, when it had a team in the a©Sced two more players to his roster, thus bring of that sort, and in almoat every instance the hrts been, a friction between Captain Anson and Western Association, which was shifted in ing the list, up to eight. One of the new men is public protests. The best evidence in the world myself, f have conducted my end of the busi mid-season, -to Denver. The -interval with an inlielder. The other is that winning ball can be played without kicking ness without interference from him, and he PITCHER F. T. WAYNE, has conducted bis end of the business without out base ball has whetted the desire for the who during the season of 1898 pitched for the was shown last season by the Bretons, who yport and has also left the city free from won the League championship, and played gentle interference Iroui Hie. Kiiiii-as City team in the Western League, and manly ball in the bargain." The selection of a captain for the team will other obligations, such :if bound Des Moines did some very clever work, and the following be left to the manager. in seeking admission into the Western season he played with the team from Ms native The place for spring training ^will be se League. There is u population o-f about town in an interstate league, and again repeat FAURI5LL FACTS. lected by the manager, if one is engaged without LOO,
accomplished wonders. Whatever has been deny that had we had the assistance of. done once ig possible to be done again. Cuppy last summer we would have played There are other pebbles on the beach, as with cither Boston or Baltimore©for the the small boy says, and the ozone of St. Temple Cup and played the games, too, iu Louis is about as healthy as anywhere else a manner entirely .satisfactory to the put>- on* this mundane -sphere1.- The-calamity how lio instead of resulting in the abolishment lers had .better take to the woods. Chris MORE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF THE of the series. When Cuppy came in the otu- Vcn der Ahe is absolutely, and positively er day to sign his contract for 185)8, he was out of It, driven out by the villiflcation very confident that he could pitch good, and abuse of the newspapers, and if DOUBLE SEiSptt PLAN. ball this year. If ©Nig© thought his arm was TIM HURST©S SELECTION gone he would say so frankly. I have sev does not guarantee a new and progressive eral letters from Bert Jofles, all to the era in local base ball matters then I fail same effect. He, too, is more than hopeful to see how the press can be induced to lend Why the Weaker Clubs Should Favor that his pitching arm will give him no ser its support and encouragement. They not ious trouble this year. With Young, Cuppy. only "knock" Von der Ahe. but everyone It The Indians© Spring Trip Mr, I©owell and Jones who is known to be friendly to him. This PITCHING IN THEIR TURfT is unjust. If the: press will not assist a and with McAllister, Wilson, Blue and Kelb> public enterprise, where they have no right Robison©s Rosy Horoscope Minor to turn in against the Keds and the other to condemn, they are not in legitimate lines. weak clubs the Indians ought to win two They are©to expose fraud and give correct out of three games, the season through, if information. When they indulge in lying News and Mention, not three out of four. Occupying the po PROSPECTS BRIGHTENING FOR MR, personalities and gratify private antipathies sition the Indians will, up at or near the they are recreant to their responsibilities, Cleveland. O., Jnn. 81. Editor "Sporting front of the procession, they ought to at and are instruments of evil. Most people Life:" I have received during-the past few- tract enough people in two Sunday games at YON DER AHE©S CLUB, who read this will readily perceive how days a large number of letters indorsing home to pay the entire cost of our expen truly this applies to many newspapers they the few lines that appeared over rny signa sive spring©trip. So you will see that the daily read. It is a general complaint. ture in a recent issue of "Sporting Life money we must pay out before April 15, The Players Falling Into Line The ANSON©S PASSING. iu favor of the double season plan. The we expect to all come back to us with a The public generally will regret to see An- spontaneous manner in which these letters good deal more as a result of putting our son leave the Chicago Club. It is to be have followed the somewhat half-hearted team in first-class condition and going away Hope ol Better Things Under Tim hoped that he will be attached to the na argument there made in behalf of two sea in the lead at the very start." tional game in some official way, and it sons is an indication of the way, I believe, PATSY©S CHEERFUL CHIRRUP. would not surprise me if hu? acquired-.con the patrons of the game in general look From the time the All-Americans arul Burst©s Direction Well Deserved trol of the St. Louis franchise when Yon Baltimore* disbanded in California, until der Ahe©s trusteeship expired, some-© six upon the plan. I am ,not forgetting the faet last Friday I did not have a word direct months hence, or pt-rhp.ps sooner, because that it was from Captain Tebeau. So many inquiriea Censure For Local Scribes, Etc, under the provisions of- the deed, of trust. DISCARDED IN A HURRY poured in upon me that I telegraphed Patsy Mr. Von der Ahe is©permitted to sell at pri after a trial©in 1892, the losses suffered by at Hot Springs on that day, asking- him for St. Louis?, Mo.. Jan. 31. Editor "Sportfcig vate sale whenever he gets a bid that is many clubs that year being unjustly an outline of his plans:, for the spring. Life:©© During the last week 1 have heard satisfactory. It is rumored that An son may charged to the two-season scheme. The Patsy replied in a 400-word- message, giv nothing more about transfer!ng the League ceme here "later on. as above hinted", and it accusation was wholly unfair. The season ing me all the desired information. The In meeting from this .city to New York, and seems probable, but I will only believe was not a prosperous one, but it was about dians whose homes are in the East, or who like all "fakes" instigated by the enemies it after it actually happens. that time that the first »storrn clouds of can come to Cleveland more directly than, of the St. Louis Club for the purpose of PRESIDENT MUCKENFUSS the great financial panic began to appear they could make the trip to St. Louis, will discrediting that institution at home and thinks he would be able to use Tucker on in the sky. It was the hard times and not report at base ball headquarters in the Cuy- abroad it has failed in its object. There first base, and has written Mr. Wagner ask the ©double-season plan that caused a num ahoga building, on March 4. The next day are some people in this city-newspaper ing on what condition he can get the big ber of the teams to close the season of. 1)2 they will be off for St. Louis and on March men, too who take a positive infielder. Some time ago Muekenfuss could with a balance on the wrong side of the 6 the entire team, including the Toledo DKLIGHT IN 1UDIOULING have had Tucker, but the price was too ledger. No finer series of games were ever recruits will leave for Hot Springs every effort of the local management, and steep, and his bank account would not al played than those between IN A PRIVATE CAR. instead of encouraging them and trying to low it. Now, however, things looks differ CLEVELAND AND BOSTON" The moment the boys have livened up build up a worthy interest they do their ent, and if not too late Torn will adorn a to decide the final disposition of the cham their muscles a trifle they will be divided \Umost to kill it off. The horse reporter St. Louis uniforrh. pionship. The first contest was a great into two teams and will play a game every "does" base ball, and he handles-the na A LITTLE PRAYER. eleven-inning game at Cleveland, in which day. Even under this plan each team will tional game items in about the way you May President Nick Young enjoy his not a single run was made. I regard it as haVe three pitchers to divide the work up would expect a lady©s poodle to manipulate Florida trip, and there" prepare a schedule much the most scientific game Of ball I between. The games with the Pirates will a violin obligata on a Stradivarius. In Chi (without Charlie Eb©oetts© assistance) that have ever seen on any diamond. I refer to be for blood sure enough. As fierce as is the cago or Cincinnati they would not permit will give general satisfaction. Give St. it only to illustrate the intense interest rivalry between Cleveland and Cincinnati, such abuses; but in good old St. Louis they Louis a goodly share of Sunday games and which©was aroused by this first trial of the and as savagely as the Indians and Orioles are patient and complacent, yet the public the wavs and means committee will provide two-season arrangement. There are scores always fight" there is no team in the League will some day arise in their might and de big dividends at the next annual meeting of arguments in favor of giving it another that Tebeau©s men take such infinite delight mand that the papers employ grown, ma of the stockholders of the St. Louis Base trial this year, when the season has been in beating: as the Pittsburg. ture men to conduct their sporting columns Ball Club. B. M. STUART. prolonged into 154 games, and when, should iELMElt B. BATES. instead of reckless boys who know nothing one club obtain a. commanding lead by Jufy of personal reputation, and are blind to the SHERIDAN©S SELECTIONS. or August, interest may be expected to lag AljUENTOWN AFFAIRS. vast*Tuterests at stake. A day of reckoning in the most woeful manner. will come, and it may be sooner than ex What He Has Done Toward Making Suppose, that, by July 15, the St. Louis Manager Sharsig Now Has Matters pected ill some quarters. up His Atlanta Team. Browns should be twenty games behind the Running Smoothly. THE BUNT HIT. Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 31. Rditor "Sporting next highest, club. What possible interest Allentown, Pa., Feb. 1. Editor "Sporting There Is considerable talk in regard to Life:" In securing the management of the attaches itself to the games played by that Life:" \Ve have lots of snow up hero at the the advisability of abolishing the bunt hit Atlantic team in the new Southern club at home for the rest of. the season? present time, but everybody is beginning to altogether, and I hope the Playing Rules League. Jack Sheridan takes a long step Players sufficiently strong to make the talk base ball and the cranks are longing for Committee wil© recommend this change and Browns a winning team the time to roll around for the umpire to call the League adopt it. The public prefer to forward in his profession, and now has a COULD NOT HE PURCHASED play ball. Our town hasn©t had any fast ball see full, free-arm hitting, and there is no field where great financial success and man at that period in the playing season for for three years, aud the people at Allentowu question but that it will add to the excite agerial honors can accrue to him. He is $50,000. In other cities people might go out are glad that our city is once more in fust com ment of the game by swelling the batting fully cognizant of the strength of the new to se-e the games in which the Browns par pany, and are a little hungry for base ball. ^organization lie is to work in, and has ticipated for the sake of applauding their We are not saying much as to what position opportunities and quadrupling the neldirg» gathered together a bunch of seasoned, able our club will stand at the end of the season t-hances. The oftener the ball is slugged players who willtake dust from no other home team©s victory; but at St. Louis the as this is our first season in the. fast Atlantic the better people like it. Bad bunting is team. attendance would in all probability be low League, and we won©t say much at the present! execrable, and the effort to make a success Manager Sheridan writes from Louisville, er than it was in ©07, if such a thing were writing, but may perhaps be able to say some of it has lost- many a game and spoiled where he is» wintering, that his pitchers possible. The same would be true of the thing later on. many a natural hitter. It is too much like are Frank R. Parvin, Carrollton, Mo. ;Tlarry other clubs hopelessly engulfed in the sec MANAGER SHARSIG, "parlor" base ball, and there are not ten Colliflower. Washington, D. C.; Kobert ond division. Even should they be suffi we think, has got together an evenly balanced players who are able to make proper use of ciently strengthened to win 40 or 50 yer team. We think Billy made a ten strike when the artifice. Let the sport be manly, and Blincoe. Bardstown, Ky.. and Frank Red cent, of their games during the remainder he signed Forsterj as he is one of the best by doing away with bunting you destroy ding, of Louisville. Harry Montgomery, of of the season, there would be no possibility catchers In the League. There will be a great the only "dudish" feature. Atchison, Kan., will do the principal back- of, obtaining rivalry between Lancaster, Reading and Alien- TIM BRUSH RESOLUTION. stopping. Pete Garvey at first base, "Cur A DESIRABLE PLACE! town this coming season, as Allentown hasn©t Somebody ought to whisper in Mr. Albert ly" Bowers at second and "Monk" Ramp at the finish. Suppose, on the contrary, that forgotten the red hot games between these clubs Mott©s ear that Mr. Brush©s resolution seeks at third all Louisville boys partly make the first season should come to a full stop in the old State League days. Our grounds at to abolish indecent and filthy language, and up the infield. Ambrose Gaines, of Atlan on July 15, the second season beginning Manhattan Park, at Riverside, will be one of lias no reference whatever to profanity. ta, is to cover short. Frank Hauseman, of two or three days later, the clubs that had the finest in the League, as the Traction Com His beloved Baltimore players can swear Covington. Ky.. will look after a sun left fallen behind in the race up to that time pany won©t leave anything undone but to malo all they want to. belching forth lurid field, while Sheridan himself is booked for would then know their weaknesses, and by it the finest of grounds. streaks of cuss words; they can hurl un the middle territory. Frank Badger, of A GALA OPENING. Waukesha. Wis.. will play right field and eliminating them could start on an equal Manager Sbarsig will make the opening cham limited maledictions upon umpire and op footing with the other teams when the sec pionship game of the Atlantic League here ponents, and make as much noise as here catch when necessary. ond season opened. It would be proof posi red-letter day, as all of the officials of both tofore; but, if Mr. Brush©s ideas prevail The team will average 162 pounds per man tive against another such an exhibition of cities, Allentown and Bethlehem, will be on and they ought to. and undoubtedly will and run to 5 feet, 11 inches in height. Their lack of interest .as has made the conclud hand at the opening day, with a grand conceit they cannot© use obscene and indecent ex team average in batting,, taken from last ing months of more than one season during by the great Allentown Band. The Mayors pressions, which are unprintable. Let a summer©s figures, will be .316. Parviu is a the past ten years tremendously of both cities will be on hand at the opening man once realize the full meaning and scope giant with terrific speed and great control EXPBNS1VR TO THE MAGNATES. game, as our club will partly belong to both of this movement, and he not only ceases arid Colliflower, whose benders are of the I-can see no possible objection to it. The Allentown and Bethlehem, and our grounds are to oppose it, but becomes an ardent advo southpaw kind, is a good utility man with club at the top of the ladder on July 1 midway between the. two cities. Our elub has a cate. No penalty is too severe for a moral a fine batting eye. Those two and -Badger- would struggle to keep its position for the population of 100,004) to draw from, and the monstrosity, and those who have the best are from the Texas League. .Blincoe had a next two weeks, .while the .three or four grounds can be readied by the Traction Com one-game trial with the Colonels in Octo pany cars from any part in 15 minutes. Interests of base ball at heart cannot avoid clubs- close up would struggle" to" dislodge THK PLAYERS an issue which may precipitate a crisis if ber last and made a strong impression on the prospcr-iive champions... It would© re will report to Mr. Sluusig on "March 31, Grand met only half way. Stamp it out, gentle- all who saw his work. Sheridan will have lieve these games from that terrible nerve Central Hotel. The first exhibition game will be, men. or it will stamp VQU out. all the men report in Louisville about March tension so weurisqme. to both player and on April 4, with Lehigh University, and the FALLING INTO LINE, 10 arid play exhibition games on the©road patron. It would afford a post-series of following clubs will play at Allentowu All the discontented players of last year©s down to this city. ; .; "-. games, relieved from ail suspicion of un during April: Dartmouth College, X-Cubaa Browns are falling into line. "Kid"" Car- fairness with which the Boston papers have Giants. Xorristown, Montreal. Rochester. sey expresses himself pleased to return, and MUST REGISTER, soug©ht. to invest the Temple cup games of \Vllkesbarre and Pawtucket. ©©FAIR BALL." writes President Muekenfuss that the St. ©!VT. It would be eminently fair to the clubs Louis Club shall have his best efforts. Louie The A. A. U. Will Control All Amateur that in June or July shall have been BARNIE SEJjLiS OUT. Bierbauer sends -a similar message, and all Players. shown to be-completely outclassed. along the line the players are forwarding New York. .Tan. 2S. The registration commit A ROSY OUTIXKJK. No Longer Has Any Financial Inter- words of cheer to the new president. All tee of the Amateur Athletic Union proposes to Encouraged by the cheerful letters he has est in Hartford©s Club. reports to the contrary, it is certain that compel every amateur who plays base ball for received from pitchers Jones and Cuppy, Hartford, Feb. 1. Editor "Sporting- Life-" Tim Hurst is ready to accept the manage glory to pay a registration fee and all clubs to and led to believe by rumors floating up in Manager Billy Barnie, of the Brooklyn Base Ball ment, and the arrangement of one or two secure sanctions for all games that they play. this direction from Youngstown,. that bjr Club, who has owned a controlling interesting trifling details, which will be done in a few The sanction 1©ee required is $2 per season and a little persuasion the greatest centrefie-lder in the Hartford Club since he entered a team days, is all that stands in the way of the allows games with all registered teams only. of the age can be wheedled back into the from here in the Atlantic League two years ago, negotiations being completed forthwith. The union intends to arrange 1©or local cham game, Mr. Robi.son has determined to spare sold out his interests to-day to a loVal-syndil TIM HURST pionship series among registered teams in var absolutely no expense to put the Indians eate. About a month ago Barnie was in town will have absolute control. He can hire and ious parts of fhe country. Hartow S. Weeks, in©championship playing from this spring. for the purpose of assigning his interests ou re fire whoever and whenever he pleases, No. 100 Broadway, will look after all local He has practically succeeded in talking ceipt of money owed him by the local men, who and it©s dollars to doughnuts that Tim will amateur players and teams. As soon as the McKean out of the notion of going to some were part owners last season, but as the cash, have a winner from the start. He assures season is under way one may expect to hear other oity. He has told Captain Tebeau was not forthcoming he gave to the maker* Mr. Mnckeufuss that the St. Ixmis Club of suspensions by the cartload. It is also said that he is at liberty to carry of the note two weeks in which to pay up. will not be a "gang of quitters, but will be that the A. A. U. will try to prevent Sunday AS MANY SUBSTITUTE PLAYERS In the game every minute, and will fool a games and Chat a big light can be looked for. as in his opinion there will be any possible Letter Liist. lot of smart people from the jump," THANE©S TIP. use for the entire season. He indorses in a We have letters for tiie following persons TKAM MANAGEMENT. hearty way Tebeau©s plan to start for the which will be forwarded upon receipt w£ Of course they will. A team©s success de He Can Furnish Any Club With a training grounds at Hot Springs, on March address or stamped envelope: pends mainly upon its management. Treat 5. taking along the entire complement of E. G. Burrowi Prank 0. Lnndsr the players kindly, but firmly; get them per Strong1 Team. players 28 or 24 in number and remain Mr. Bruce Martin Lottua sonally interested and induce them to prac Lowell. Jan. 31. Editor "Sporting Life:" ing at that expensive resort for a full Ollie Board jCon Lucid tice team work; make them take desperate Frank P. Thyne, the widely known base ball month. Mr. Robison declared to me to-day Cass Hurt j D©anny iiong chances, and watch every move whereby manager and organizer, has a number of man that his object in iunirring the heavy inci Catcher Burke.of Hobokeni Pop" Lytle an advantage may be gained, and you will agerial positions under advisement for the ap dental expense before the beginning©of the Itifieldsr Cecil jOulfielder 1 Impart soon have an aggregation that will not often proaching season, but has not as yet attached championship struggle of. ©OS was .lack Ch«|>man A I. Law SOD be beaten. his signature to a contract for ©5)8, and his WHOLLY A SELFISH ONE. Outfielder Carney Connie Mack Hanlon took a lot of players that were services are still open for any .first-class club. "For," sa/id Mr. Robison. "if we can get Pitcher Doherty.of -Bristol Mark Polhemu* considered ordinary at the time, and made Tyne can furnish a strong aggregation of talent our players in condition to hold first or sec Juines Graham Frank liinii champions of them. Tim Hurst is as well that wtyl finish up among the leaders in any ond place for four or five months of the Infialdcr Goodheart \V. Sliareie minor league throughout the country, and would playing season, the expense of the trip to oualiried as Ed. Hanlon ever was, and may be pleased to hear immediately from club own W. Goeckei Umpire Sherfdaa, do as ers desiring his services to manage aud select Hot Springs will come back to us multiplied Arthur Irwjn Chag. Strobal WELL FOR ST. LOUIS j their team for the coming season. Address by ten. Everything depends on our pitch Ben Ir?IC.IK! F. K. Torreyioa i «£ the latter did for Baltimore. Hanlon 1 Frank P. Xhyne. Lowell. Maw, © ers, of course. 2\©o one for a moment will Infielder Kseecan F. thing like a fair showdown it i.s reasonable and good will. The diamond loses a gen to believe that the Brooklyn team will bc» tleman with his retirement. back in the neighborhood where it achieved A NEW ONE KRALLY NEEDED. its greatest successes.© The securing of new and easily accessible TUB BEST OP AL.L. grounds by the Brooklyn management ought Of all the localities that have been men to prove a ten-strike for the new regime. tioned for grounds there is none so central No one who has made the trip to Eastern as this. It is easy of access, not only to THE LOCAL CLUB STILL AFTER ONE Park can think of it as other than an all- residents of Brooklyn, but to such New afternoon excursion. The writer recalls Yorkers aa desire to cross the bridge and MORE PITCHER. vividly a journey made from New York to see what the Brooklyn Club is doing-. The Eastern Park to see the Senators. The only bulk of the support to the team comes from Joe Campbell acted as guide. Now. Joe this section of Brooklyn, and fifteen minutes has been around the circuit a dozen times would be sufficient to get almost every pa Youngsters Who Show np Well in or more; but he lays no special claim to tron home after the game was over. knowing the shortest way to the various THE BROOKLYN FLAYK.KS ball grounds. We started from the bridge complain that they seem unable to do good Figures The Meeting Question Still 011 a trolley car, changed several times to BROOKLYN BUDGET. work at Eastern Park. They are not the horse cars:* then back to trolley, and final only players with a like complaint. Visit in Abeyance The Bunt Hit Discus ly landed a block away" from the grounds. ing teams say they fall dead at Eastern 6n that trip Joe told a score of Von der Park. They assert that they have no life, Ahe stories, and smoked at least four ci-- KB. ABELL TO REMAIN IS THE and that they generally go away with mus sion Passing o! Noted Players. gars. Luckily we had started immediately cles sore and tired. I don©t know what it after dinner, and so were in time for the LOCAL CLUB. is unless due from the horrible -odors that Washington, D. C., Jan. 31. Editor first inning. We returned on the King©s float that way from the big garbage plant "Sporting Life:" Practically nothing new County elevated. But even with the half- down at Barren Island. There is enough in has transpired the past week in. local base hour trip on the latter road one can readily that concern to give any man malaria, ball circles. No contracts have been signed i realize why a man from the business por In Base Ball ForLoYO- of the Game- fever, dyspepsia, consumption and all the and nothing further h.is been heard in re- ; tion of Brooklyn cannot well spare the time other old ills that mankind ever was heir to. lation to the new pitcher. Failing in get to see ball games at Eastern Park. JOHN B. FOSTER. NKWS AND G<©«*SI1>. Brooklyn Players© Opinions on ting Jack Taylor. Earl Wagner had set his W. G. Betts, the former League umpire, fancy on the©almost forgotten Wilfred Car- will likely be one of President Powers©" MONTREAL. MURKY soy. It. looked easy enough to get. the lit Eastern League family next, season. Ue Points ol Play Still HanamYring tle fellow of tantalizing speed while he had an opportunity to take np the man Over fl»e Capture of Sliugart and was on the suspended list. But now that the energetic Mucker fuss has paved the agerial reins of an Atlantic League club, to Secure Desirable New .Grounds. Miller, Late of Philadelphia. way for Wilfred©s triumphant, return to the but chose umpiring as the lesser evil. Betta Montreal, Jen. 31. -Editor "Sporting Life:" Mound City there is little to hope for in is one of Uncle Sam©s skilled men and helps The signing of Sliugart and Miller by Montreal that, direction. 1/uokily there is another to turn out the great guns at the Govern Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 2.-Editor "Sport- j about completes the team© for the season of ©98. gathering of the clans before the season ment works here. lug Life:" After deciding to ask for an ex- ! Iu securing these men Montreal has wonderfully opens, and if Earl Wagner and Manager "Give both Washington and St. Louis tension of ?/0 days 011 the option to acquire inoreased her pennant©chances. Looking at the first-division teams, and I would pick the team as now constituted every one in this Lady Brown plan as well as at the fall meeting Washington franchise as the mo#t.valuable tliL> Brooklyn Club .President Ebbetts (Mine of the Snow land thinks that, Montreal is as a deal for another pitcher can be put down to an agreement with Mr. f. A. Aboil by as a foregone conclusion.© of the two," remarked Manager Brown the which the latter gentleman, as predicted, strong if not stronger at every point, of play other dav. remains in base-ball. than any other team in the circuit of tlie East GOOD IN RECORDS. "Dar©s no ©riginalty ©bout dat concepshuri ern League. The official Eastern League averages final ter make de catcher take ©em off de bat," THE MAJORITY SHARE A GOOD DEAL. ly give in? some idea of the accomplishments of the stock is controlled and held by Presi observed the backstop of one of the col I am accused a good deal of growling because of the young men who are slated to v.-.mr ored nines that frequent the Monument dent Ebbetts. Mr. Abell retains amiuorlty the management, let Geier get awa.v, as he was Washington uniforms. The big catcher, interest of considerable account and will a prime favorite here. But all was forgotten grounds. "Why. man, ef I didn©t stan© Suyrler. hit as well as .340; Albert Wagner, right up unner the bat foh de whole bless remain identified \\ith the national game. | when the news of the signing of Shngart and who is to try for third, batted at a .825 This arrangement was eminently satisfac Miller was .announced. H WHS hard work to get ed game. I©d keep dese yere pedals busy tory to both parties interested.. Mr.. Abell them,.as several flubs vrere hot after them, and clip, while outsider McHale hit but a few chasm© the balls up Majah McKiuley©s back is relieved of©bearing the entire strain upon while the dickering was going on Dooiey wired points above .oOO, and Dixon a point below. dohstep, sah!" his shoulders, and 1©resident Ebbetts is more j to Vice President O©Neil the state of affairs, It. is a hard matter, however, to pass judg The credit for that clever base ball poem than delighted at the prospect of retaining I and that gentletflan in his usuol style lost no ment on players on the strength of aver in the last "Life," I am sure, should go time. On Monday. Jan. 24. he received the ages. Mi n who were terrors with the stick to Philander Johnson, of "Shooting Star" Mr. Abell in his cjjib. In addition to that j message about 11 o©clock, .and at 4 in the after in the minors have collapsed when facing the Brooklyn public will- be abundantly fame. noon be was apprised of the successful issue of the real nrtic;e, while pliivers like Deruont One of the men said to be slated for the satisfied to see Mr. Abell retain his connec the deal. © . and Gettnifin, who had trouble in negotia tion with base ball. umpire staff is the ex-League official, Wes THAT CONFKRENCE. ting the .MOO mark in the minors, batted Curry. . . FOR LOVE OP THE SPORT. The outcome of the conference between the their way to the front in the National. It©s Between dodging alligators and missing When it onme to ,a point where actual magnates of the Eastern ami Western Leagues, a case of hit or miss on these newcomers. the festive wild fowl President Young ought withdrawal from base ball stared him .in,the held at Buffalo, is looked upon in a very fa- THE KKBm : ARY MEETING. face, Mr. Abell was loath to go. It is some vorahie light in this section. One thing is sure, to find some amusement in reading the what astonishing what; a hold the national jf everything is carried out as proposed at the As indicated 1 !!! thi« column last week the guesses on the make-up of the next sched Meeting bickering^, trickery, etc.. in the sign vote on tlio proposition to transfer the ule. JOHN HKYDLEK. pastime,has on its votaries not aJone those ing, releasing o-r buying of players will be done spring meetir.g has turned out to be sur who play, but those who pay the©..fiddler to© away .with. A jzov>d thing for-both Leagues. prisingly Hiiso, and it is quite probable watch him playing. Very few men have en MINOK MENTION. now that \]\t- amendment will have been WILL. BE IN LINE. tered base ball solely for the money there Director -R. B. Boyd has been 3 very sick decided as lost be/ore tbis appears in print. was in it. The fascination of Winning has man for sotnfe time past. His friends will be bod its influence as well as the delight in The vote this afternoon ;>tood <> to 5 in favor The Southern League Will Material glad to know thnt while not. fully himself, yet of New York, with the final vote lingering ize Despite Drawbacks. depositing sundry items to one©s credit at h,? is up and about his business. wr.iiK-where. If it is cast for St. Louis the the banks. Those who have entered base In conversation with umpire Tip O©Neil the meeting will be held there, and the ques Mobilp. Ala.. Jan. 30. Editor "Sporting Life:" ball purely from a commercial standpoint, other day the vetoran got a leg on me. He©re tion will have boon decided (with one ex Manager Powell. of the >>ir Orleans team. and I am free to say that there arc same marked: "I can always tell whenever a hall passed "through Ibis city tiMlar. on runic fur ception in ©Cast and Wcvtl on a practically Atlanta. Mr. TVivoll is acting sjf represent;)- in the League at the present time, are men player by tho name of O©Neil has been hitting sectional basis. On iiecount of the present who never forge to the front. The princi {he pipe." Hcw©s! that?" I asked. "He always tiv» for President Powers, and while in Atlanta calls himself ©Tip.© ©© JOK PAGE, unsettled state of affairs in St. Louis, some will meet Mr. K. S. U-onard, of Augusta, to pal reason for this is the fact that the aver of the magnates doubtless figured they were whom hf will transfer the Atlanta franchise, as age newspaper writer who knows anything doing Von dor Ahe a good turn by voting Mr. Moyer. the present, holder of the franchise, about the game speedily finds out the I5est RATH ER DEAl> NOW for New York. But when Chris kicked, and has not shown ;iny disposition to organize a club news centre, and recognizes the merit of the St. Louis press objected, several votes, then©. The Augusta franchiso will bo awarded men who can originate and legislate, as Is Base Ball in the Old Ohio-West it is said, were- cbangWl to St. Louis, and to other parties, thus avoiding a break in the well as the sordidnesS©Of those whose sole Virginia Tjcaffue Circuit. thus it was that the battle of the ballots circuit. ambition is to count fifty-cent pieces and took on another complexion. THE LEAGUE- WILL LIVE. put them out of sight. Any sport needs a Parkersburg. W. Vr... Jan. SO. Editor "Sport At. any rate there©will be a.©Southern League certain amount of financial return to hold ing Lift-:" Nothing has happened hoc to revive THE BUNT HIT. tbis season sure, whether it consist. of si* or it together, but no sport can thrive on a the interest in base ball since the rlisbandment An interesting oontribniion from Manager eight clubs. Mobile- has her entire team signed: doliars-and-centf! computation alone. of the Ohio and West Virginia League, and Watkins on the proposed "bunt hit" legis Charleston. Savannah aad New Orleans have the .outlook for a club in a league for tlio season lation appears in F.iolh^r Krye©s "E-Toning also signed a goodly number of players. Man SHECKARD. Of .©OS !s not very good, although there is some Star©© column. Watkins is heartily in favor ager Powell says he. has sent out over $10O the New England boy, i.s going to be a sub tails among some of tlie lovers of the game to of the present bunt bit, with this exception: advance money, and expects to send out as mu>h stitute and general utility man this year, form a stock company and have an independent He favors- doing away with the monotonous move shortly. a post of honor hitherto held by George learn and revive the times of ©9(i. when we bunt sacrifice when a man is on first and Birmingham has as yet not signed s manager, Sfhook. I reckon that Sheckard wont be were so successful, both from a financial stand no one out. The -sacrifice bunt, he says, so far as known, and it. -behooves the Majfln a substitute forever. There is too much point and otherwise. does away with one of the beauties and City to "get.-a, move on" if she expects to be good In that boy. Sooner or later, with any .Although the Ohio and West Virginia League "ill it" this season. rt-asonable degree of improvement, which©he did nf>t. last long, it developed scven-.l good strong points of base ball that is, it gives LOO AT, NEWS. is sure to bring about by watching the work players, especially John Hastings, right fielder, to the people who are watching the game Two wore players have autographed Mobile in the big League, he will be a valuable and William McCombs, third base, both of this a certain knowledge of what is to be done contracts. They are Nonemaker. pitcher, -with team. Either one would make teams in Inter and does sway with the uncertainty of Quincv and Dubuque last season, and Sullivan, man on some team that ia working for state, Western Association or Now Kugland the game.which is so popular with all our pa infielder. who played with the Fail-mount, Ind., the championship. , j League, JTIXH! men. trons. It gives no chance whatever for Club last season. He is another of the men Many of the Brooklyn players Have writ Obarles Hastings, of the PitUburg team, who team work or for any thinking to be done by recommended© by Pete Daniels. He made three ten some interesting letters to the Brook- was one of the All-America©s pitchers on the those directing the games. Watkins rather two-baggers and a single off Pete in a game ~ Ivn "Magic" during the past few weeks. Baltimore and All-America California trip, ar ridicules the idea that sacrificing is< a high last season, and when he asked if Sullivan .was "vVilhout exception the boys are all glad rived home in time to spend the holidays. He order of team work, and says that the rea in the liabit of butting that way they pulled to hear tha£ Charley Ebbetts is going to reported a successful trip. He has signed again son the sacrifice bunt is carried to extremes out averages on him which showed that he be at the head of the team. All express with Pittsbmg. for the season of ©98, and will by some clnbs is that -©they want the pub (Sullivan) WHS hitting a .400 rather short. It takes time to properly or ed run. and I gaiess. if they will pay at- ganize a city. Doubtless had the rn.Tiiagerj tention. that this will hold them fop who .-ipplied for Manchester and Nashua ;iw!?Ue--a device whereby an earned rui» this yenr made their application at the closp shall exactly represent the efficiency of the of last season, and shown something tan pitcher: "Earned run--a run for which the gible in the way of financial backing at the pitcher Is personally responsible." In de- annual meeting of the New England. League1 I THE FATE OF THE GRMD OLD 1AS tail any run resulting from successive ba»w the clubs would have been admitted. The; hits, .base on bails, hit batsmen, balks, wild League has had enough of insufficient back- pitches, or fielding errors committed by the lug. There is a great deal to the argument | OF_BASE_BALL pitcher. In short., every run that would not that with new clubs in the League visit have happened had the pitcher tended -to ing elubs could expect nothing more than © his business. The idea of ranking a man the guarantee. The clubs in the proposed who loses a lot of games on wild pitches new league of Manager Garrity are within Ancient Speculations Tliat Will©be and bases on balls ahead of the fellow who easy distance of each other, and the or makes the other fellows bat out what runs ganization should be a winner if it gets Revived by Anson©s Retirement they get ig outrageously ridiculous. Let tb* a fair start. bases on balls soak the pitcher in the of- HUB HAPPENING-S. .SPOKES FROM THE HUB. \ ficiai standing. Under this system of mine, Good news from North Carolina. "Jinl" From the Club to Which© He was j if a pitcher hit the first batsman, let him Sullivan picked up eight pounds since going I to second on a wild pitch, made a bad throw there, and as he gained several pounds be I that sent him to third, and a base hit foi- THE BOSTON SPRING PLANS STILL fore he left he must be assuming enormous so y.ery Loyal Hews ol the Club, i lowed, that run would be earned. Wouldn©t dimensions. that be a fair exhibit of the actual pitching UNSETTLED. Manager Finn, of Newport, Is hard at Chicago. 111., Jan. 31.-Editor "Sporting efficiency of the pitcher? work in Natick on the draft of a schedule. Life:" It looks as if the agony was really If any brother along the line can better No doubt Manager Burnharn will submit over. By the time this .letter gets to press, this idea, let us hear from him. something of that sort. Between the t%vo the ruler of the Chicago Ball Club will be W. A. PHELON, JR. lanager Seiee Confident ol His Team©s a first-class article should be produced. decided on, and it begins to definitely look Umpire Hunt has be«n getting some shots as though his name would be Tom Burns. ATLANTA©S ATTITUDE. here and there for his work. He did some And Anson? No man knows. Is the grand Continued Success Chats With work for President Young in 1896 and that old leader of the Chicago Club to be thrown gentleman praised him very highly and out in the cold, without the slightest con Just Why Matters Are in Statu Quo Bail Players Tom Burns© Suc was greatly pleased vyith hiin. sideration from those he has served so There. Fred Tenney is busy in Providence getting longV Nobody can say. Many of the cranks Savannah, Ga., Jan. 31.-Editor "Sporting ready to make good his prediction that he hold the opinion that it is a eas.ft of "the Life:" Yesterday evening I met a gentlemaii cess at Springfield, will turn out for Brown this season, tho ft re," pure and simple that Uncle is to be from Atlanta, who, although n,ot directly con best lot of sluggers in the colleges. simply shelved©bath as manager and player, nected with base ball financially, or as a writer A new ticket office is promised at the and left to sink or swim as best he may of sporting affairs," has" always filled positions Boston, Feb. 2. Editor "Sporting Life:" of trust and responsibility in that city, -and Manager Selee says that be has uot yet south end grounds this season. Goodness i others , cling to the hope that he will be knows it is needed. There ought to be o j provided for in generous style. Some as is well versed in its local, political and general lenuitely arranged for the Southern trip of affairs. .He sta©ted that , , . :he team. It is generally understood, bow- clean sweep and a general touching up. sign him to Omaha, others to St. Urnis, ver. that Greensboro, N. O., is the place The entrances at the grounds and the gen and yet more already see him the proprie ATLANTA--WAS NOT BASE BALL; DEAD, selected. No games will be played in New eral surroundings are scarcely first-class. tor of a billiard hall. the desire tot representation in the Southern "Biliv" Rogers, who accompanies the Bos I am inclined to believe that the Grand League was strong with the people, ^specially England before the championship season tons on their trips as financial man and Old Man will not yet quit the National with regular patrons of the game, biitdhat Uia opens. Games will be played probably with looks out for the tickets at home, will hnve League that there will be a real rush for street railway officials were not willing to take Lancaster, Reading and Allentown. This charge of the ticket end of tlie great Sports his services after next Tuesday in fact. I any chances; chat financially they were not will bring Boston into Princeton on April man©s exhibition that will open here in believe that the wise old bay is already un in "a position to do so: that Mayor Collier, of 14. the day before the opening of the season March and which promises to be an im der cover, and that his name will tigure Atlanta, had been fighting them steadily for in New York. Games iu the South will be mense success. A happy selection. in a base ball sensation of the warmest sonic time, and that a certain amount of-de played without doubt in Richmond and Nor Charley Ganzel and the manager have moralization was observant. Besides, retrench folk and in Gharlottesville, Va., among kind before the week is ended. ments in every department of the service had had a long confab, but nothing1 has r>e?n OLD QUESTIONS REVIVED. other places. The time for starting South done about deciding definitely what will be been going on for some time, and be© did uot has not been fixed by the manager. Now that the sunset of his career is at see how they could consistently offer any mone done with the veteran nest season. hand, the men who have watched him tary inducements tor the establishment of a team, MANAGER SELEE Green, of the Springfields, is said to be through all the years can debate again that says that be would like to wager Mr. Tal- or offer a guarantee to make good any loss that another edition of .Tesse Burkett. remark old, unsettled Question: Was Anson really might occur. cott. of New York, something that Balti ably fast in every respect, but lacking an great, or was he only lucky? Was it his He stated, furthermore, that he candidly be more will beat out New York next season. ability to bunt. If he could bunt many matchless brain that won five pennants for lieved that if any enterprising man. with n As our manager says nothing about our own think©he would rank with the fastest in the Chicago, or was it the band of thinkers, little means, and a practical knowledge of bast* team it might be construed to mean that he land. planners, and players at his side the men ball management and economy, would take pos thinks New York and Baltimore will fight "Jimmy" Bannon is dispensing the fluid who played such ball as the groat game session of the Atlanta franchise he could and no it out for the first place; but he has every that assuages thirst in a© resort in this never saw before or after? Which doubt would make quite a nice little profit out confidence the champions can beat out any city. He is to wed a Miss O©Bricn, of was it? No man will ever know-- of it this season. club that can be named. He thinks the Lynn, some time this month. Congratula no man will ever know. Those days SHERIDAN ALL RIGHT. pitching corps will be all right. He has tions©. "Jimmy." are gone, the stonewall infield is gone. In connection with the above. I know per made up his njind to use Stivetts for the Georgetown University will have a fast Kelly, Flint, Corcoran and Wiliiamson have sonally that Sheridan, of Louisville, Ky., _ia outfield exclusively, only using him in the player iu young Hafford, captain of the passed beyond, and only the memory re anxious to manage the Atlanta teaia the com bos in case of necessity. The manager Somerville High School, last year. Tom mains. ing season. I knew. too. that some sort of au Is looking nothing if not Western with Dowd, a brother of the well-known EM. THE CHANGES OF TIME. understanding was entered into between him and a remarkable piece of headgear on his head Dowd. has also gone to Georgetown. How many players bus, Anson seen come the owners of last, season©s franchise. Now I which is .sure to attract attention as he Frank Shannon, of the Montre«ls. is n and go? Think of the hosts of rising stars know Sheridan very well, indeed, and I consider walks through the city. Three days in.the student at the Harvard Medical School. who Hashed into the National League these him the peer of any manager engaged to look week Mr. Selee makes his headquarters in Frank evidently realizes that a base ball 20 long years how they found Anson there after teamg in the Southern League. In somfj career, though successful, generally is not particulars he is vastly superior to two of them. the office of the president, where he has when they began, how they grew to fame, He knows a., player when he sees him in action, desk room in the sanctum sanctorum, of lasting. JACOB C. MORSE, grew old in the profession, and when at last and he is a man of excellent habits, good exe that dignitary. the failing eye and stiffening hand would cutive ability and has the happy faculty of get PITCHER GEORGE WHEELER, JOYLESS ST. JOE. no longer serve they stepped aside and left ting effective work out of his men. Why can of the Phillies, passed through this oity old Anson still there! There are men on not such a manager-player get good, substantial last week, never looking better. He will quiet little farms, old and worn, who have backing? probably dispose of his interest in the Nobody Willing to Take Any Chances passed from the base ball world forever, A GOOD OPENING. Lewiston Roller Polo Olub. He said he was With the Local Club. who Vere youngsters when first, they saw It has been, rumored that a syndicate was sanguine his elub would make a fine show St. Joseph, Mo.. Jan. SI. Editor "Sporting the "Old Man" play, and who now, in the forming to put Atlanta in the League. 1 trust ing the coining season, as he thought the Life:" From present indications St. Joseph will twiiig-ht of their lives, shake themselves that this Is so. It is all bosh to talk about tbn titmost harmony would prevail. Wheeler is not be represented in the Western Association together and try to realize that he, too, is lateness of the season and Atlanta©s Inability to a great admirer of L-ajoie, the great hiHer the coming season. It seems impossible to get about to turn from the great League to re get together a Winning teartu I©ll bet a pretty of the Phillies. and thinks the big fellow is anybody to take hold of tho franchise. All kinds turn no more. The immortal of base ball- penny that in two weeks a man like Sheridan the finest genera) player in the country. of stories are afloat about different well-known the matchless athlete whose like has never could sign a team that would give a good ac He prophesied that. "Larry" would make people haviiig purchased the franchise, but when been seen, and never will be known that is count of themselves, and keep ©ern all guessing. an instantaneous hit on the third bag. they flro run down you find that the stories orig Anson, and there isn©t a hat upon the. 12- The woods are. literally, full of young, ambitious inated in some idle fellow©s brain. club round to-day that isn©t lifted to him, players, who have good records and are only wait- ©"Larry" said that he "can play any po- THE LATEST REPORT ©ing for an .opportunity to break into the ranks eition in that infield, and in a way to make Is that Jimmy Manning aud a gontlemsn by There never has been but one Anson, and of some league. Right here in Savannah v-©e people open their eyes, and he can catch tha name of Robbing, a pork packer of this city. there never can be. have two players who are© extremely desirous- <^© out of sight. I was always stuck would run the team, and that Jack Menafee. of TOM BURNS showing just how finely they can play bait. on that fellow from the . first thno the Kansas City Bines, would be here to mnn- will have quite a problem to face. He will One of them Ballantine, a backstop 1 renl©r I saw him play. It is too bad agu the team. This information is obtained from find a demoralized club, utterly lacking in consider a comer. All he needs ia plenty <>t that we lost such a fine pitcher as Taylor, pretty good authority, bat I cannot vouch for It, the prime essentials, fire and ginger. The work and proper coaching. JAY II. F. who in form has no superior in the busi as it has not as yet been confirmed. team has every point that is necessary for ness; but I think the trade made was a QUTNOY©S FALL. a winning club save the winning spirit. "WHEELING©S WAIL. good one for the club. I do hope big Sam Well. Quincy has dropped out of the- Assocln- There are the batters, the base runners and Thompson will be back in the team. We tio©n. and Ottumwa. Ia., will take her place. the fielders, the pitchers, and the catchers. missed him laat season more than words President Hickey will leave for the latter place The infield is pretty scrubby as compared Beginning to liealize That She Will to-night, to place the franchise. The entire with the stonewall of years ago. but such Lose Her Ball Club. can say." Quincy teain will go to Ottumwa. With Quincy a quartette as those four men are only put HARRY DOLAN, out St. Joseph is the farthest town West, anil Wheeling, W. Va., Jan. 31. Editor "Sporting of the Springfields, is anxious to get a it may be possible that St. Joe will be dropped ! on the same team once in a century. Burns Life:" It is beginning to dawn upon us Wheel place in the outfield. He says he has had and Itock Island, 111., taken in. There will no must instill action, acility and determina ing people that we are to have no representative enough of pitching, and would like to quit doubt be a tion. He must get the men to thinking iu the Interstate League ,next year, much as we the box for good, and is of the opinion that GENERAL SHAKING UP themselves lust as fast as Baltimore, just would like to have a place on the circuit. Th« he could hold his own, and with everyday in the Association before many weeks have has logical pennant candidates as Bos- reason : is that apparently Wheeling and Grand work hit with the best of ©ern. Harry has passed. Des Moines has a bad case of swelled j ton. He must make them win from the Rapids are. being pitted against each other, and head, and wants to get in ttse Western League. | start, or there will never be a show for the highest bidder will secure the franchise. had charge, of the Rongimn alleys in Friok should be content with being a big fish that gang. A fast start, will make the club TORREYSON©S MOVES. Charlestown and is busy every day. Harry in a small pond, because he will n*?ver amount. hold a winning pace a failure at the jump Several straws indicate such a condition of predicts that Woods will make a great to a hill of beans in the League, but then, it will bring maniacal hoots from the bleach ©affairs, and the men who are playing (ho iwo showing in Chicago this year, and .says makes ho difference", we are all willing to see ers and frantic yells .of "Ahson, Anson!" towns are not being blamed much, either. It that he is a terrific batsman. Pes. Moin.es pujl put. and then we will l>e rid All iy all. I don©t think I©d like very we.ll is said ©that Torreyson dropped more .than n POOR CHARLEY FAURBLI/ of the greatest obstruction. They are iilways to be T. Edward Burns. thousand dollars during the six \veoks he had lias had an awful time of it this winter, howling about the way they were .trey ted in this the club last year, and that if he gets out and a host of friends will sympathize with city. They have no room to kick. Your corre It is a cinch that Burns will do away with square with the world this season he will hava him in his affliction. He has been constant spondent attended a game in Des Moines last Uncle©s idea of playing Callahan on second, to get some important concessions. One of thes«; ly at the bedside of his wife, who is very summer when the St. Joe team was playing and will retain that" great young player is new grounds, together with a grand stnnd, low with consumption, and who may havt? there, and had I been the manager of the St. as pitcher and general utility. Isbel and and other necessary appurtenances, and it is be passed away by the time these lines reach Joe teurn I would have taken the team off the Woods will likewise be made generally use lieved that the street railway company will the eyes of the readers of the "Life." field. They were subjected to all kinds of ful. If they can outhit the men already do much toward that object if the grounds are abuses, and nary a word was said against it. on the team, they will get good, steady jobs, put in the proper place. Charley Ganzel called on him the other Qay LOCAL -TALENT. and everybody who has SCSM them play WITH FINE GROUNDS} and found him almost overwhelmed with The following players are wintering iu this thinks that they are wonders. in a good location Torreyson should make sonio grief. Mrs. Farrell has been very ill for a city: Ed Donovan. Al Panlec, of the Kansas JIM HART money, because Wheeling is generally looked long time. City Blues; Dick Oollins, Walter Kinlock and has sent his ideas on the playing rules to upon as a fair base ball town under proper BURNS© SUCCESSOR. Claude Marcum. N. B. EDWA11DS. the proper place. I don©t think James has conditions. It seems, however, that Torreyson©a There is no doubt that "Billy" Lush, for- voted to alter the pitching distance or do partners prefer Grand Rapids, so. after all. it irerly of the Washingtons and Torontos, away with the bunt. As far >us I am con is a kind of toss-up between the two places, with will take the place of Tom Burns in Spring- DOOLEY©S DOINGS. cerned, there is but one addition to the the chances slightly in favor of the Mk©higin Held. Lush is young in the business as a present bunch of rules that I can think of. town if they propose making a gift to the own manager, but was under a veteran in Ar He Organizes a Club For North That ia this: Under the present rules, three ers of the franchise. thur Irwin and had ample opportunity Adams, Mass. strikes, with a runner on first and not more JACK GLASSCOCK under this able handler of teams, and Man is spending his winter holidays quietly hpr» North Adams, Mass., Jan. ^0. Editor "Sport than one man out. is out whether the catch ou the Island. 1 rather think he expects to ager Tom Burns to observe the ins and outs ing Life" This city after being supopsed dead er holds the third strike or not. This, of hold down first with Oorniskey next season, al of the business. Mr. Burns made a host of ns regards base ball is about to experience a course, is to keep the catcher from inten though he will he ready to play second if the friends iu Springfield, who will wish him grand revival. A club has been organized here tionally dropping the third strike for a dou chief says so. for hip arm has recovered its loads of. luck in his new field, while they with strong financial backing, aud a franchise ble play. I would cliange this so that n o!d-tim« strength, and that is all thiit was ever deplore his departure. Mr. Burns was a scoured in a league to be made up by teams rep palpable wild pitch or passed ball on the needed to irmlse him one of the strongest player* warm favorite in Springfield and built the resenting Troy, Albany, Amsterdam or Johns third strike the ball going to such a dis- in the business, his batting being as good as it game up in that city as no one else could town. -Schenectiidy, Pittsfleld and North Ailanis. ttince that a double play would be impos ever was. PICKWICK. have done. Manager Selee thinks that he T!if grounds will be repaired to -compare" with sible shall entitle tlu> batsman to first with will make a great team out of the material ji©ny in the country,©"and" \vifh a population of out any opposition. I believe that lie will have at his disposal in Chicago. o,r,, races, etc. There will he a number of im provements made at Inlet Park. The club will be composed of first-class college play ers-, who will play the best base bail olubs of Philadelphia and vicinity at Lalet Park during July and August. Several of the WHEN STAMPED ON National League teams wili play at the shore during the season and Champion ATHLETIC AND Bob Fitzsimmons and ex-Champion James J. Corbett will appear at some of the carni vals the club proposes to conduct. THE NORTH PHILADELPHIA BASE=BALL Base Ball Club has been founded into a stock company, with a view to running a CPALDINGS Base Ball Goods first-class local amateur tea:n. Grounds ad GOODS joining Huntingdon Park have been secured have been used exclusively by and the same will be at once enclosed. The following team has besn engaged: Octos, MEANS the National League since its for catcher; Switzer, Humphries, pitchers: Adams, first base: Gosncr. second base: mation and adopted by nearly all THE QUAKERS BEGINNING TO SEND Harvey, third base: Valentine, short stop; Eisenlohr, Drumm and Ranking, outfield-ers. STANDARD OF the minor league, college and ama IN CONTRACTS. The team last season made just its claim to being the strongest in its class by its rec teur teams throughout the country. ord of 36 victories, four defeats and one tie. The club will be under the management of MERIT I&ree Players Signed to Date No James W. Feiton, 513 Erie avenue, to whom all communications regarding dates, etc., should be sent. Managers should write for samples and prices for 1898. Wa Farther Deals Made Second Base LOCAL JOTS. manufacture all our own goods and can give better satisfaction Five weeks hence the players of the Phil Problem Still Unsolved A Pro adelphia Club will start work for the com than any one else. Catalogue of all Sports Free. ing season at Cape May. Pitcher Fifield will start in next week to posed Local Amateur League, Etc, coach the Dartmouth College team at Han over, N. H. Fifield has been wintering at Concord. Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 2. Three players It is not true that catcher Newt Fisher have signed with the Philadelphia Club for will be returned to Columbus. He will be 1898 Cooley, Dunklo and Jiinison. Con given a thorough trial by the Philadelphia tracts have not yet beeu sent to the play Club. ers, those already signed having done so on Manager Stallings says that a deal of Sam York. Chicago. Philadelphia. Washington. their own volition. Twenty-seven ,men will Thompson for Dusty Miller would suit him. be taken along on the preliminary training Pitcher Wheeler has cptne out of winter trip, as follows: Pitchers, Orth, Drmahoe, quarters. He came to town last week, en pressed the case. Doe does not remember how IDunkle, Wheeler, Fitield, Bernhardt. Dug- gaged a boarding house and announced him WESTERN_ASSOCIATION. he took his team from the field at Pawtucket gleby, Murphy, Becker, Piatt and Jimison; self as ready to report whenever called in ©!)6; still it cost him nothing. By the way, catchers, Boyle, McFarland, Douglass, upon. President Hickey Says It is Not it may not be generally known that no man Fisher and Fox; first base, Lajoie; second The "wonderful" second base-man recom on our team was ever fined during the whole base, Abbatichio and Childs; third base, mended to Colonel Rogers by Manager Shaky Quiney Officially Drops Out season except in this very game, and Doe made Dlberfield and Nash; short stop, M. Cross; Selee was Tommy Stouch. Work For President Hickey Now. the fine go, but the curious matter is who the outiielders. Delehanty, Cooley, Thompson, Pitcher Wheeler is very enthusiastic over St. Joseph, Mo.. Jan. 31. Reports that the fine was on Crisham. Th©at©s enough to toll Flick and Tate. who was at fault and what kind of decisions the idea of Lajoie playing third base, and Western Association of Base Ball Clubs is Doe must have been giving. THE ONE PROBLEM. thinks the big fellow will surprise the coun in a shaky condition have prompted Presi SHOULD BE ATTENDED TO. Tt begins to look as though Manager try bv his work in his new position. dent T. J. Hiokey, ot St. Joseph, to give I notice that the New England League has Stallings would make up the team from Wheeler saw him play after the season out this©statement: not paid its protection money as yet by the players now under contract, in which case closed, and marveled at the way Lajoie "The affairs of the Western Association are in latest bulletin from Washington. Treasurer Mc- the most interesting point to be decided is stopped balls and the way he threw across first-class condition. There are one or two I^eon informs me he sent his $50 protection who shall play second base. Just at present the diamond. more towns that are still in doubt, but there are money to Mr. Young just after the close of last It seems probable that Abbatichio and The Athletic quintette seems to be left on more clamoring for membership at this time season, together with our reserve list. Childs are the most likely candidates for the Philadelphia Club©s hands, as no satis than ever before in the Association©s history, Manager Finn tells me all his last year©s men the position. Both those men are slated factory offers are being received for the so that in the event one of the present members who are to be held have been signed with two to be taken along on the spring practice bunch. Stallings has a notion of giving drop out. we will have no trouble in filling the exceptions, and be expects no trouble from trip. Childs is acknowledged to be one of catcher Fox a trying-out. gap with just as good a town. The season will either. open with the Association stronger thaa ever." UMPIRE HUNT the best fielding second-basemen in the Delehanty has had an increase in his fam has been secured to umpire all our ante-season minor leagues, his weakness lying in his ily. It©s a girl. The Western Association now has a base games. Newport was not used so badly at the inabilty to bat. Childs is still quite a The Phillies will at last meet the Lancas- ball team and © franchise on its hands. annual meeting represented on the Board of youngster, however, and it is partly with ters, champions of the Atlantic League. Quiney has formally withdrawn, the follow Directors, committee to revise the constitution the hope that he may improve in batting The Phillies will play at Lancaster on their ing letter being1 sent to President Hickey and schedule committee. that he is to be given a trial on the Phila onlv open spring date, April 14, upon a big by President Bader, of the Quiney Club: AS TO PITTTNGER. delphia team. guarantee which the Lancaster Club has "Quiney, 111., -an. 26. T. J. Hickey, presi I notice that Mr. Morse says that pitcher ABBATICHIO agreed to. dent Western Association: Dear Sir: After lay Pittinger won 19 out of the 22 games in which he pitched last year. Now, although Morse la Showed irp very well in the few games he ing your communication, of the 23d inst. before secretary of our league and no doubt has all played with the Phillies last fall. He hurt MILWAUKEE MEMg. the board of directors of the Gein City Base the official scores, still I am afraid he has madp himself sliding before the season closed, so Ball Association, they came to the conclusion that, as you had already taken steps to transfer a mistake this time, and he had best count up did not get the trying-out it was intended Two Good Drafted Men Recovered our club to some other city, we would not inter again. I know of six defeats he sustained, and he should. Abbatichio is a much larger man and a New Catcher Signed. fere with your action, and so will not take any can©t count but 16 victories. I expect Morse than Childs, and in the company in which more stops in trying to put a club in the West should take those 21 victories in 23 games played he has played is considered a good batsman. Milwaukee Wis., Jan. 31. Editor "Sporting at Greensburg with a pinch of salt also, or find Life-" President Killilea. of tlie Milwaukee ern Association the coming season. With, best out what kind of clubs they were against. All Nash is also a possibility for second base, Base Ball Club, has made the following an wishes for the Western Association, I am, in cas.e Elberfleld makes third. Nash has "Tours respectfully, jokes aside "Pit" is a good pitcher and would been playing second in California this win nouncement. "You can tell the public that be well worth a trial by Boston, the Lewee and Stafford matter has been set "W. F. JBADEK, President." A BETTER ONE. ter and doing such good work that some tled and tbat they will play on the Milwaukee The Qufney players will not be at liberty There ts a pitcher at Brockton that no one of his admirers predict that he could do Club during 1898." This will settle for all to sign where they please, but revert to ever hears a word about, but whom all hero better at second than, at his home posi time the much-disputed question as to whether the Western Association with the franchise. think far ahead of Pittinger, and that©s Mc tion, third base. or not these two favorites would be in the cream Taking this into consideration it is proba Kenna. Everyone here feels sorry to hear of HARRY p. TATE. Citv next season. There has been a number of ble that no difficulty will be met in getting Charles Byrne©s death and Mr. Abell©s retire Harry P. Tate, extra outfiekler of the ophecies in all of the papers to the effect another town to fill Quincy©s place. What ment from the game. Both wero seen here Philadelphia Club, is spending a few iat these men would return, but the truth citv will not do a little hustling to make every season, and took quite an interest in our weeks at his home. Harry began playing of the matter was not known until this morn up©the balance, when a franchise and a team club. Mr. Byrne it was that secured protec ball with the ©©kid" clubs of Bverett. Pa.. ing, when the Brewers© president made uie tion for us in ©SJt>, although, an independent club. above announcement. of good players are offered as a starter? J. H. B, and from the beginning was the best player GLAD TO HAVE THEM BACK, If President Hickey is worth his salt he in town. As he grew up he still maintained tt has been thought that the men were will pack the Quiney franchise and team in his lead and was sought after by all the "buried" for the local club, but the facts are his grip and have the whole thing practical PITCHERS© WORK. neighboring clubs when a match game was that PiiUiam thought that be would be able to ly sold to Ottumwa, Davenport, Rock Island to be played. He first branched out as a use the men when be purchased them from or some other city before the next meeting Averages of the Canadian League professional with the Hagerstown Club, the Milwaukee Club. Louisville afterward of the Association is called. Watch Twirlers I^ast Season. champion©of the Cumberland Valley League, bought first baseman Carey, and is now figuring Thomas Jefferson earn a little of that $800. Below will be found the pitchers© aver in J.SOri-6, where he led in fielding and hit- on short stop Ely, of Pittsburg, both of them ages of the Canadian League of 18!>7 as fig ling. Last eeasou ho was with Suubury superior men, and when the deal goes through NEWPORT NEWS. ured by K. Herbert Johns, official scorer Club, champion of the Central Pennsyl it. is evident that the .Colonels could not use of the Twelfth "Maple Leafs:"- vania League, where he made a strong rec the Milwaukee men. Had Lewee been a little stronger with the stick and had Stafford been Some Comment Upon the Recent to> 0005 Jo:U©^wb3>-* ord. It was while pmyinsr with this club a little better in fielding, it is probable that that he was spotted for higher game. He they would have remained with Pulliam. As it New England League Meeting. . was recommended by David Dunkle, the is, the Milwaukee fans wll be happy to know Newport. Jan.28. Editor "Sporting Life:" The Phillies© new pitcher, who was secured from that the men will return to Mack©s fold. annual meeting of the New England League has the Sunbury Club last summer. Tate is MACK SIGNS A CATCHER. come and gone, and the championship season 25 years of age, weighs 1V3 pounds and Manager Mack has signed Frank B La Porte, of ©97 has been declared a tie by the league. {stands 5 foot 10% inches in height, with a voung catcher from UhrichsviHe, O.. who at The question culturally arises if the percentage no superfluous flesh. Ned Hanlon. manager tracted the attention of ball players last sum of games won and lost for the year of 1S97 was of the Baltimoves, said while Tate was mer. He is only 18 years of age, but he weighs s, tie between Newport and Brockton on the with the Hagerstown team that be was a ISO pounds, and Mack writes that he is not llth day of last September (as the League born ball player and was fast developing only a solid backstop, but one of experience president at that time ruled) why did not the as ©well. The Brewers© manager writes that he Board of Directors do as the New England . . OB. p. Into major League timber. has no intention of parting with Myers, who League constitution directs them to do -havo AN AMATEUR LEAGUES. will play third base again this year for the the "two clubs play off the tie? The president This city is to have a strong amateur Mllwankees. He has also forwarded a con of the league did order such it is true, but league the coming season. If the well-round- tract to pitcher Vollendorf. who resides at Man- Brockton refused to play and at the time gave ed-out plans "of Frank Klemming do not Itowoc. as a reason that its players had left for their miscarrv. There have been numerous small MINOR MENTION. homes before the notice of the tie decision of organizations formed by teams in this city, President Killilea says the Brewers will the president had reached Brockton. but they have either been under the guid spend twenty days In the South next spring ONLY A BLUFF. ance of societies or under the rule of. preparing for the championship series. They At the time the president had to take Brock church athletic, associations. The league will report at Louisville April 1 and play there ton©s word as to this and declared all off till that Mr. Klemming is organizing will be April 2. 3 4. and 5. thence to Cincinnati for the January meeting. Everyone knows, however, t+of*tsG>tt-:> It is Free. STRIKING BAGS, FOOT BALLS, Address ©.« PHILADELPHIA, PA. which they will have unbroken it ought to of an alleged pledge made by Mr. Byrrie be as fast©an infield as any in the League. is not relished by the local scribes. Wat- LOTS OP LEFT-HANDEiRS kins disposes of the alleged pledge in the CINCINNATI CHIPS. following words: "I do not know of any Unless a trade is made whereby Hoy and deal by which the Pittsburg Club was Ritchie are allowed to go to some other club bound to stand by the St. Louis Club." Cincinnati will have a strong complement New York sends greeting to St. Louis, SIGNS OF ACTIVITY IN THE CAMP of left-handed batters. For a, number of THE STATUS OF THE SUNDAY QUES- and while Father Knickerbocker does not years Hoy was the only left-handed batter wish you to have the League meeting he OF THE REDS. on the team. Add to the above two, Smith, TION IN GOTHAM. does hope that good old Chris will get a McBride, McFarland, Beckley, Daminann, good team, a capable manager, make enough Breitensteiu, Hawley and Hahn, and Cin money to tide over his difficulties, and cinnati has a full team of lef-handers, and place the Mound City in, its proper place Bancroft and Ewing Now Shaping one to spare. Ihis really beats New York President Freedman Lines up With in the base ball world, in the matter, of south-euders. But they A. G. Spalding says that President Freod- cannot all be played in a championship mau©s suggestion to give Captain Ansou Affairs For the Move Next Month- game, as MePhee, Corcoran and Irwin are Mr. Soden on Other Questions A full power to handle the umpire staff would all right-handed batters, and there is not be a fitting tribute to the Grand Old Mail lore Futile Talk of Trades With a catcher on the team who smashes the Few Boquets For Greater New York and; a great help to the League. ball from the south side of the plate. Dad Clarke©s friends in this locality were BITS OF NEWS. delighted to read another and fa» different Louisville The Only Likely Deal, Billy Wittrock, the well-known, local General News Notes. version of that story of a row up in Oswegu. pitcher, has been signed by Detroit. It was indeed a cruel piece of spite work President Brush is confined to his room that caused the writer of the original story Cincinnati, O., Jan. 31. Editor "Sporting by illness in Indianapolis. New York, Jan. 31. Editor "Sporting to send broadcast such a vicious story. Life:" With the gathering of the clans Algie McBride has at last been located. Life:" The date of Manager Joyces ar Actor Joe Emmet and former Umpire Billy only four weeks away, interest in the Na He has been spending a few weeks among rival can only be determined by the outcome Quinn discovered a fire up in Willis avenue tional game, and the Cincinnati team is re tbe lawmakers at Washington. of the effort to.have the schedule meeting yesterday, and but for their activity a score viving, ana a deal of hustling on the part Patsey Tebeau has expressed the wish held in this city. Should the magnates come of lives would have been sacrificed. One of Ewing and Bancroft is manifest. 1 doubt that Cleveland might open the season in here then Joyce will be in town in a couple woman lost her life a« it was. and the 4O if there is a city in the circuit that begins this city. It would be a good thing from a of weeks, and on the other hand should the other tenants were fortunate to escape. spring arrangements and whoops ©er up gate standpoint, but what Pat. expects to meeting be held in St. Louis old Scrappy Pitcher Bi-uoe, who played with the among the devotees as early as in Porko- win from the Reds this year is not worth will stay there until after the meeting has Brandywine Club, of West Chester, Pa.. polis. That©s where the fine hand of Frank considering. adjourned. would confer a favor on the writer uy seu.i- Bancroft is shown. Ritchie writes to a friend that he has PRESIDENT FREBDMAN ing his address. W. F. H. KOEL-SCH. HUSTLING BANCROFT. but little hopes of playing in Cincinnati this has made no statement anent the Sunday "When he has recovered from the effects season. ball question. The officials of the club are TOI/EDO TIPS. of his New Year©s calls Baunie begins hust Billy Earle is in town this winter and evidently awaiting the result of legislative ling. E-xen if he has nothing to do, he is looking for a, chance to catch on for next action at Albany before making any state Straws Showing Which Way the at his post of doty in Hawiey©s. with season. ments. Regarding the stand tnat he will date book in hand, and a fund of good Jake Beckley and Heine Peitz have begun take on the rowdy question at the approach Wind Blows For the CJub. things stored away in his think-tank to training at Hot Springs, and expect to re ing meeting President Freedman said: "The Toledo, 3:\n. 30. Editor "Sporting Life:" keep the ball team before the newspaper port at St. Louis in excellent shape. New York Club as it is at present constitu Several conferences which have been held \>f readers. In consequence before it is time F. E. GOOD WIN. ted isi unalterably opposed to kicking, for Presiu.iut hiroble, of the Toledo Interstate team, the best reason in the world. We have a President De Hass Robinson, of Cleveland, for the team to board the train for their has started the rumor that Toledo will be a Southern trip interest in the new men is NORFOLK NOTES. team of players who do not have to kick farm for Cleveland. There are many things t<» worked up to fever heat, and the patrons of at the umpires in order to win, for they give color to this story. Really it Js alwjgether the game are really impatient for play to More Players Signed Ex-Owner are the strongest team in the League to probable that some sort of a deal by which thin begin. That©s policy, and as a press agent day. So far as Mr. Soden is concerned I©ll will be brought about was closed lest fall, wheu aloue Bannie earns for his employers many Broome Deceased. stand for anything he does at the League it was announced that six of Toledo©s players times his salary. Norfolk, Va., Jan. 31. Editor "Sporting meeting." had been sold to Cleveland. This was perhaps Life:" Manager Jewel! is still hustling to fur SAFE TO TIB TO. a plan to keep them from being drafted by THE- UNCERTAINTY nish Norfolk with an excellent team. He Is The latter remark of President Pr*ed- the other national teams, although Kelb, Toledo©s of tbe final makeup of the team Is keeping striving hard to make several deals for players, raan©s shows the high regard he has for the star pitcher,, will probably be on Cleveland©s up ©-more than ordinary interest during these anil should they go through they will add much venerable Boston magnate, and it is but staff this season. weeks of cold winds and disagreeable fogs. strength to the club roster already signed. Mr. trjie to assert that the local magnate could Another circumstance which supports the faro* Everyone is on, the qui vive for the final Jewel! writes owner Cunninghain that he has line up with no more conservative and able theory is the order which some of Cleveland©s culmination of the deal with Louisville. been unable as yet to land Klusinan, who is very magnate than President Soden. The latter new men have received. They have beeti in That it is on in full force again ciiiiuot be much desired to fill that gap at first station. demonstrated last year that kicking can be structed to report at Toledo, where they will Klusman has an excellent record, having led work until they are put on the Cleveland team. denied, but Avho the parties to the trade the first basemen in the Western Associatlno stopped, and it is a lasting glory to recall are is as usual only conjecture. President the fact that the Boston Club won the Toledo will prove 3. paying i©artjj for Cleveland. Pulliam is warm on the trail of some Ked last season with a percentage of .845. He is There is not a city in the YVestern League whitli owned by Manning, of the St. Joe and Kansas championship last year. The record of Se- had a larger attendance than Toledo did in tjie legs, as his visit to Indianapolis shows.^ City teams, who refuses so far to consider any lee©s men last year plainly demonstrated Interstate League, and if this city secures tha Press dispatches said he was there last offer for his release. that if every magnate followed the exam Ohio Centennial, which it seems In a fair way week; had a conference with President TWO MORE PLAYERS. ple of Mr. Sqden there would be no black to do, the man who owns a base ball team in Brush, and came away looking cheerful. A couple of good people have been added to listing and washing of the League©s dirty Toledo during Centennial year will have something That is all we know, for whatever infor Norfolk©s list since my last roster of players linen at the close of each season. better than the claim in Klondike. It would be mation Manager Ewing nas received he is in ".Life." They are pitcher Bert Inks and In his usual frank and open way, genial just like Stroble to tumble into such a good keeping it well under bis top piece, and "Snapper" Kennedy. The last-named player Is BiLLIE BARNIB thing. Baying" nothing. an inlielder, and was secured evidently to fit in spoke of the existing evil and its cause in By the way, Thai-ley Stroble is no longer a in case Jack Corcoran is not in good shape a recent interview. "It isn©t the players, summer boarder in Toledo. He has moved hi* ANOTHER FAKE. (for the prevailing opinion here is that he is A most startling piece of news was print nor the umpires who are to blame for the residence to Toledo, and is rapidly becoming not the same Jack as we used to know him). trouble. It is the club owners and mag identified with several other enterprises in the ed in one of the local papers Friday, and But it is sincerely hoped that the popular short city besides base ball. Toledo has never hud for a time the Rialto was as noisy as a bee stop will fool them, and put up the game he nates," said Baruie. IMPERIAL NEW YORK. a large brass band. It has not been from the hive. It was to the effect that Louisville once did here. Kennedy filled short field for want of musical talent. The city has been fur had traded Fred Clarke to Cincinnati for thj Cedar Rapids (Western Association) Club Colonel Sauuders says that if the mag nates go to Louisville they will see why nishing musicians for a number of the bands ia nine players (names unknown) and a cash last season, standing tenth in fielding averages. the surrounding cities, but no one has ever been bonus of $5000. And perhaps Manager Bw- His total of chances accepted, however, would the Falls City is famous for pretty women, able to organize a band here until Stroble catntji Ing was not besieged by anxious ones want indicate him a fast man, as he is credited with whiskies and horses. New York has never to town. It has been called the Marine Band, ing to know the truth of the story. Tele scoring 119 runs in 122 games and pilfering 43. taken a back seat in the matter of femin and the local papers are tilled with praise of phone, telegraph, messenger boys, in fact bases. He has had experience also at first hag, ine beauty; the best of horses of the world the organization band. Strolile seems to be able to almost every known means of communica having played in that position for Fall River in are in Its stables, and the best whisky of manage anything that pays, whether it is a tion were used to reach Buck and he de ©90. His batting average that season was .316. Kentucky is sent to Gotham. Besides the brass band, a curling club or basfr ball team. nied it Said someone had been smoking CATCHER BARNEY SNYDER embargo on free lunch has been raised. The fact that Stroble refuses to sign a five- is "holding out" for more "green goods," which It is presumed that the magnates hold extra strong dope. A telegram from Pul- it is not probable he will get. The catching year contract has still left some doubt as to Ham told it was a pipe story. Brush called department of the club is quite strong without meetings for the purpose of transacting what League Toledo will be in this season. Cer it moonshine, and another sensational deal Snyder. and Mr. Cunninghain will not© lose the business, but if they must have side shows tain wise ones who profess to be on the inside was knocked into smithereens. where can they get more than in New York? insist that Toledo will be in the Western League least bit of sleep whether he returns to the fold To Brother Stuart, who naturally pleads circuit thia vear. Well, we will see what we see. THE ONLY PROBABLE DEAL. or not. for lys home city; to my good friend Bates, ©WORKED A SCHEME, If Louisville secures any of Cincinnati©s An offer has been made for a catcher and out- The secret of Cleveland©s purchase of half a playera it will be Hill who will be given fic-lder now owned by a big League club, and if Avho favors St. Louis for some unkown rea dozen players from the Toledo Interstate teatni in exchange. And it begins to look as if the said catcher is secured Norfolk will have one son, and to Major Goodwin. who expresses last fall is out. Manager Strobel tells it him it depends" largely upon events of the next of the best backstops in the Atlantic League. disappointment because of the prospect of self. He says: "1 sold pitcher Kelb. Meyers, two weeks whether such a trade will be PLAYERS© NOTES. the meeting being held in historic Parlor F, Beck, pitcher John Blue and Captain Bob Gllka made. President Brush is still in hopes that As your correspondent said, we have a cracka I deem it only necessary to repeat the an to Cleveland. I had an understanding with the Messrs. Talbot and Dieksoii will succeed jack in Bent Elton. Elton caught for Paterson swer given the Pittsburg correspondent by Kobisc-ns that they would buy these players, put in purchasing the St. Louis Club, and in in ©96. and was llth man in the batting aver Manager Watkins when asked why he voted them on the reserve list, so they could not be ages, leading such stickers as Tom Burns, Sey- to change the meeting place to New York. the event that they do a number of Cin Uold. Lavelle and many others who were re drafted, and put a price, on their releases high cinnati players will go to strengthen the "Well for purely business reasons. I look enough to prevent any club buying them. Now garded last year in Atlantic ranks as "warm ed upon it as a move which would prove of if none of them is bought at the prices fixed Browns. If Von der Ahe clings to his fran babies." chise then Louisville stands a good show advantage to the League in general. I©ll between us all of thorn but Kelb will be turned Pitcher Inks should add considerable strength tell you the big reason for my votes. The back to me by April 10. For this accommoda of getting Ritchie and Hoy in exchange for to the pitching corps. The "Dude" should make tion pitcher Kelb is given to Cleveland outright the pitcher whose name is half Is. Aside a hit here also with the fair sex with that newspapers in New York City always print columns and display great enterprise in not farming it is really protection. If he suits from Hill and Clarke there are no players swell "front" outfit be is said to possess. Cleveland they will buy Beck; if not fast enoutfU on the Louisville roster who would in any EX-MAGNATE DEAD. keeping up with the League meetings. Col I get him hack." B. JOHNSON. way strengthen the local club. Mr. Charles H. Broome, ex-secretary and part umns printed by the papers of that great owner of the Norfolk Club last season, died at city mean that papers all over the coun THE REDS© his residence in this city last Wednesday from try join in publishing extended notices. This M©VEY MAD. hope to break a record this spring, and are a complication of diseases. Mr. Broome was assnres me that the game is advertised," in a good way to do so. If the League meet compelled to retire from base ball before the Right you are, Watkins! The Ex-Athletic Outflelder Enters a ing is to be held in St. Louis after all, PS close of last season owing to ill health. He MISCELLANY. Strong Protest. now seems probable, the team will stop in was a whole-souled, genial gentleman, and -his For the information of jolly Captain the Mound City on its way to Texas, and friends here were legion, and his death was a Mansfield, O., Jan. 29. Editor "Sporting will be the first ball team, entire, to at severe blow to them. He was a native of Ctica, Phelon I will state that Parke Wilson was Life:" Please state in your valuable paper that tend a League meeting. This is one N. Y., but had been employed as chief clerk in not included in the deal for Hnrtman and I consider myself at liberty to sign where I of Bancroft©s brilliant ideas to boom the navy paymaster©s office hete for quite a Grady. Holmes. Donnelly and $3500 landed choose. I am unable to secure the back salary his club, and get mention of It in the while. He was a member of Norfolk Lodge of those two excellent players for Joyce©s due me from the Atlantic League, nor can I get papers. President Brush has hopes that FJks, and bis remains were interred in Elk©s team. any assurance that I will receive it. Rest plot in Norfolk. THOS. W. SPAINE. Charley Zuber©s suggestion that President 1 think the decision of the National Board un the business of the meeting will be done in Freedman be the new member of the Na just, and the draft of the Philadelphia Club il time so that he may accompany the club tional Board to fill the vacancy caused by legal according to the National Agreement, to San Antonio for a few days with the In the Gilpatrick Family. the death of Mr. Byrne is not at all amiss, which distinctly states a player©s salary must boys. St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 1. George F. Gillpatriek, Editor Merrill, of the "AVilkestoarre Rec be paid. TOMMIB CORCORAN brother of James Gillpatrick,© of Hose Co, 1 of ord." is no doubt happy over the fact that, I am unjustly imposed on in this case. I lived writes that he has been misquoted in a tele this city, was married to Miss Marguerite Wag up to my contract and not only lose my salary, gram from New Haven. He says tliat he ner at San Antonio.- Tex., yesterday. The that town, despite a disastrous season, still but urn compelled to submit to a reserve rule to has never had any intention of staying Rast bride©s home is in Chicago, but she has t>een holds on in the Eastern League. Merrill a club that really has no use for me, and pre while the team is training in Texas, but visiting an aunt in San Antonio, at whose home is a great boomer, and he certainly deserves vents me from securing a position. that he will be on hand to take his seat, in the ceremony was performed. George was the a better team to pull fo-r than the tail-end Your paper has always been a friend to the the private car when the bell rings. This ernck pitcher pf the San Antonio, Texas, League aggregation of last year. players, and I trust you will give me a little will make the Keds© infield complete in team last season, and is under Contract with the The action of President Ebbetts in favor note of explanation, llespectfully yours, practice, and with the five weeks© training St. Louis Browns for 1898. ing St. Louis as the meeting place because CAUL M©VEY. 5- Norton. Tor.... 27 72 9 16 1 3 .222 Mnllarkev, Sv.. 46 136 17 30 5 3 .221 Sholta W..... 21 82 13 IS 4 2 .220 05§>G8^U Mnguire. Sc.... 118 448 48 9S 7 4 .219 Powftll W..... 27 110 17- 24 1 5 .218 *4_^ ^""^ 1^-<7 :7*V~V ^rY"*r»*v ,^-*^l Brown B...... 42 127 18 27 1 0 .213 C-ghlin. Sp., W. 15 47 7 10 I 2 .213 j r^^V/rrTTfn *?Sv Bovcl Sc...... 81 274 26 56 2 10 .204 \^ i! ©^^r^3lSr© i 1 I I I U ©11 it li © \ j^l Harrier. So..... 31 105 13 21 3 2 .200) M©Partlin B..T. 23 71 7 14 0 0 .19< Now. Phil, be ©sure and hold up your good ©Cor- cofan" name.©© ARE J. Ira Davis will act as field captain of the Danbury team, (iood news. THE We would like to hear more from the BEST "Brass Nutmeg." in Waterbury. H. BUFFALO BRIEFS. More Players Added to His List by Manager Ho we. Buffalo, Feb. 2. Editor "Sporting Life:" To the ranks of the Bisons hare been added by pur chase two promising players from tie Palmyra dull, of the New York State league pitcher HE ENTERS A STRONG PROTEST Mitchell and first baseman Householder. Will iam Mitcliell is a Baltimore boy. who did his first prolessional wo*k last year joining Pal AGAINST FARMING, myra late in July. He pitched 15 sanies, win- ,ning 11 of them; ranks second among the pitch ers on the earned-mn basis, and beats the repu tation of a good, safe batter. His best, quality He Considers It an Outrageous Prac is said to be his steadiness and coolness. State League experts gay that he and Mulllh (now of Montreal) really are the pick of the League, pos tice Which, i! Not Stopped, Will sessing no pyrotechnical qualities, but the abil ity that means greater eventual success. Mitch- eil is of a somewhat delicate constitution, it is Make Serious Trouble For^the Big THE BIG FIVE OF THE CONNECTI said, which would prevent his pitching more than two full games a week. Worked thus fre League Sooner or Later. quently he will prove a star. Ttie Palmyra dub CUT LEAGUE. received a better offer after we had accepted its terms, and wanted- to back out, but it was Baltimore, Feb. 2. Iii speaking: of the too late. practice of ©©farming" out ball players HOUSEHOLDER Manager Hanlon said to a Baltimore ©©Sun" Denny, Connor, O©Rourfce, Chapman led the Stats League in batting, having the ex reporter to-day: cellent record of .428, mid stood second iu fleld- "The way some players are treated by and Rose AH Big Men in Base Ball ing ©.981. He only played 11 games, however, some of the clubs is grossly unjust:to the with Palmyra, having joined the team Aug. 28. player, to the other big League clubs©and His rec6rd of "41 games without an error" the minor league clubs. I will uot criticise The Guiding Spirits ol the Or therefore applies to work done with some other anybody, however, but will simply show testm. It is not yet known whether he will play 523 Broadway first regularly, although rumor now has it that how the thing is worked and what au in ganization New Haven Knocking. Field will go to Newark, if that city enters the justice it is. © NEW YORK, Eastern League, which would mean either HOW IT WORKS. Householder or Wise for fifst. The management "Under the present rules and practice Derby, Conn., Jan. 31. Editor "Sporting hate, however, assured Wise that he can have I could send Jennings or Keeler to a the game would mean good base ball. This oth Life:" Hail to tlfe "Big Five" Jerry Den ills release if he can better himself, and as Sam ©farm© and keep them there permanently er circuit mentioned above would be pleased to ny, Roger Connor, James O©Ronrke, Jack has good offers from Providence, Wilkesbarre if I wanted. Swppo.se. for instance, I had have Auburn included, but President Farrell ap Chapman and Jaek Rose the Nutmeg man and Rochester, young Householder possibly may an agreement with liichmotid to make it peal©s to have more f»ith in. the smaller to>wns. agers that will start the ball rolling for have a chance to distinguish himself. my ©farm.© I would lirst of all write to He says they arc bound .to stick through the the season of ©98, representing respective CLYMER all the League clubs asking them to waive season. The State League certainly made a ly Derby, Waterbary, Bridgeport, Meriden has re-contracted with Buffalo, this time with claim to Keeler, unless they wished to buy creditable record in this regard last season. and Daiibury, and it is an assured fact that the distinct provision that he shall play second his release for, say .<-5,(XK>. Now, Keeler. if Rair. played ©a very important part last year, the race for the head of the procession base. This suits Clymer to a T, and is a good free to sign, could got n job on any team find still th< ! ( was but one break, and that WHS will be a hot one. Never in the history of move for the club. He is too light,a batter for in the country, but 1 would put the price speedily iiieinled by transferring the Batavhi the game has the outlook been so bright in the outfield, and his quick-thinking will prove too high and they would all have to waive franchise to Geneva. Batavia is an excellent the State of nutmegs, and not a small very valuable to the infield. It will be remem ha 1 ! town, but very bad management soon wound bered that last fall "Sporting Life" predicted claim to him. Then 1 would ©sell© him to up the club. Gftsnv* is out. this year, and Dan town will be included in the make-up of Richmond for $25,000, the sale being, of the six-club league, thus assuring a finan that Clymer would play second for Buffalo in Deegen, who fvs. »«»<1 the franchise, is now said 1&98. The trade of course, fictitious by previous agreement. to be working ou a little circuit of four eluBs, cial success. Then next fall I would buy him back from although it is not clear at present how the JERRY DENNY, SULLIVAN FOR D1GGINS has been made, and "Dig" will receive for us Richmond before the drafting season began happy Dan is to secure protection in. State the big third baseman of National League next summer, while Sully cavorts on third for for some exorbitant price, that sale being League territory. Geneva, Waterloo and Seneca fame, will place a team in Derby that will Wilkesbarre. The portly catcher has a good- also regular in form, the check passing Falls are mentioned as members of the neW- make him the envy of base ball managers; natured way that has made him a hot favorite through President Young©s hands and the circuit. while Roger Connor, in the "Brass City," here, and we©re all glad of his coming. Urqu- transfer being regularly made, but by pre THE PROPER MOVE is just as big in size, but not as big in the hart will probably go to Providence, which needs vious agreement no money would actually for these towns to make is to consolidate anil game, as Denhy claims the pennant-win a catcher to take Dixon©s place and alternate enter the State League. The magnates of the pass, the sale being a mere matter of form small : towns of the present circuit, are plucky ning team for Waterbury. Now, over in with Ooogan, to prevent his being drafted. Now, of the "Silver City," look at the size of Chap people, and must be in the game purely for the NOTES. course, nobody would be foolish enough to love of the sport. There is Palmyra, for in man. Well, "he is in it," as, with the same To date our pitching staff consists of Gray, send Keeler or Jennings to a ©farm,© but I stance, which town according to President make-up as last season, the pennant is al Brown. McPartland, Oochrane, Mains, Bamett am showing- how it could be done, and I Farrell dropped. $2500 lust season, and still there ready won for Merlden so be thinks. But a«d Mitebell. A close scrutiny at Mitehell©s know numbers of players Who are good was no happier man iiivsent ;u the late iiieet.iiig where does work, as shown by the official figures, will con enough for the big League who are treated than landlord Powers, of the Palmyra Club. ; .:: ORATOR. JAMES H. O©ROURKB vince one that he really did the best work ot in just excotly that way, and have beeu Mr. Powers iss one .of the most popular gentle figure in the race, with the heavy-weights? any pitcher in the League. kept in minor leagues year after year. men on the circuit, as the writer knows, and. Just one minute; he is keeping quiet, saw Many cash offers have been received for Shan SURE TO CAiUSD TROUBLE. declared that Palmyra, would be in the swim ing wood and getting his Bridgeport pets in non, and Springfield has offered three of her "I know some young pitchers who were once more. With Messrs. Powers. Coates, Ah- players in exchange for him, but we want the drafted for $500 Whom several League clubs dcrson, Griffith & Brown at the helm, the club tine fettle for the great struggle; but he little blonde hustler right here. will make a record if they don©t make money. would take it to heart if his fellow-sehool- Harry Stevena, dealer in score cards, was would like to have for $500, but the clubs Charlie Faatz, Palmyra?© s 189_7 manager, was also© uates, Denny, Connor :~nJ Chapman, should here during the meeting last week. It is said that drafted them ran up the prices as along with Mr. Powers.- Charlie has not located beat him out. But never mind, "Jim." that he may get the local privileges this year. high as $2000, and as nobody will give that yet. but is sure to do so shortly. He has an ag "There©ll Come a Time fcjome Day." Frank MePartlin. writes that the management they will go to the ©farm.© I know old Na gregation of players at his command that cam Over in "hat town" two very energetic has not intimated whether or not they are going tional League players whom other clubs keep along with the crowd. young men are in charge, to want him this season. Further he says: would like to have who© will be sent to A. R. BROWN AND THOMAS CRONAN, "Wherever I play I will be in better shape than ©farms© and paid small salaries, simply be of Utiea, were elated over the outlook for base JACK ROSE, I ever was before: not saying that I Will pitcji cause the prices put upon their releases are ball in their city the coming season. Last year of New York, well known as a promoter better ball, for that is an old winter story- 1 out of all reason. It is simply an outrage TJtica had an amateur club, and Sunday games of boxing, and the well-known newspaper am doing something this .winter that I neves- nothing less and ought to be stopped, but were played with an average attendance of 3000. man, James M. Sullivan, of Waterbury. did before, and that is keeping in shape. Pre it will not be, because too many clubs profit Mr. Brown will be sole owner of the Utiea Club Look out! "dark horse" in Danbury. will vious winters I weighed from ISO 0 Any article described in the following list can be obtained, PWETET, by. procuring Two or more Annual Subscribers to SPORTING LIFE, the Subscriptions being $2.00 each per annum. Three Hundred Different Articles FROM WHICH TO MAKE SELECTIONS. Any Reader of SPORTING LIFE can,. without difficulty, introduce New Annual Subscribers to the paper, and, in this connection, the co-operation of our Patrons is cordially invited. 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Which will, hereafter, be Devoted to the Service of Readers of SPORTING % LIFE who have Personal Property they desire to Sell, or to Exchange for other Goods. UEING the past fourteen years CUT BOUND BORDER. Animals. Horses, Sporting Dogs, House have exercised due care in instituting bur owa inquiries. Reference Fee, 20 cents, must b« innumerable inquiries have Dogs, Pet Dogs, Cattle, Pigs, Guinea remitted in stamps, when the .references©©are; Pigs, Goats, Kabb©its, Badgers, Cats, originally submitted, to cover cost of postage reached the Editor of SPORT THIS COUPON * Ferrets, Monkeys, Otter, iiats, Squir and inquiries. ING LIFE regarding the best rels. When a person has been entered on our Ref- will be received in full payment for ©eren.ce List he (or she) will be emlUtd to tha methods of purchasing Base Ball Outfits, Birds. Pigeons, Doves, Canaries, Par supply of Reference Cards at 50 cents per 100. Guns, Fishing Rods and other sporting An Ad. of Twenty Words rots, Lovebirds, Goldfinches, Pheasants, The Cards bear the following inscription: in the goods, and also as to the disposal of sporting Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Live Poultry, Etc. accessories for which their owners have no SPORTING LIFE Farm and Garden Products.-Chiek- further use. Sueh inquiries have given ens> Butter, Eggs, Honey, Vegetables, rise to heavy correspondence, at times tres iM Excise celiiiiis Herbs, Hams, Preserves, Fruit, Etc. x. The Ad. must relate to per passing seriously upon the attention of the sonal private property for sale or Trees and Plants. Blossoms, Bulbs Editorial Department. exchange. and Tubers, Ferns, Fruit Trees, Orch In view of the fact that an almost infi 3. If the Ad. exceeds© ao words ids, Flowers, Shrubs, Plants various. a One-Cent Stamp for each ad nite number of people are possessed of ditional word must be sent. Clerical. Church Furniture and Decro- rations, Altar Cloths, Garments, Etc. property which they would gladly dispose VOID unless received at SPORTING of for cash, or which they would willingly LIFE Office on or before Feb. mh Investments. Bonds, Shares, Patents. exchange for other articles of proportionate 1898. Heal Estate. Farms, Dwellings, \T acant Must be signed by Sender. Lots, Timber Lands. value, it has been determined to provide Employment. Offered or Wanted. special facilities for effecting such Name This ticket expires one year from date Miscellaneous. hereof. SALES OR EXCHANGES HINTS, SUGGESTIONS AND In answering advertisements it will be art through the columns of SPORTING LIFE. BULES. advantage to enclose one of these cards, as tha In order to afford every encouragement to advertiser will thus know that he is correspond readers of the paper to avail themselves of There is practically no restriction as to the ing with a responsible person, and can use his each a valuable and influential medium as length of Advertisements which may be inserted own discretion as to forwarding goods on appro CUT ROUND BORDER. under the above classifications, but we advise bation without deposit. is provided through the the adoption of a brief and concise form. This Advertisements may be inserted relating will be found more *-flfective and is advantageous PRIVATE NUMBER. All persons, when because it lessens the cost of the ad. entered on our Reference List, and all Annual to all descriptions©of goods or art A separate Ad. must be sent for each article Subscribers to Sporting Life will be designated icles which are bona fide private offered for Sale or Exchange. on. our books by a special number, which can ba of SPORTING LIFE, the Department of property. Such ads. will appear under The Advertiser©s lull name and address must used in advertisements and will save the cost of always be forwarded for the Editor©s use even inserting name and address. Example: Sales and Exchanges has been established. suitable headings, and in accordance with though it is not to be published. See note regard " Pointer Dog, lemon and white, 15 months In the columns specially appropriated the following ing addresses by private number. old, very well bred. Worked part of last season. under the above heading, for the ex Advertisers should invariably include in 817.50 cash or offers in exchange considered, their Ads. the name of their Town, County and Pittsburg, Pa., 746 SPORTING LIFE." clusive use and convenience of CLASSIFICATION AND State briefly, thus: "Cameron, Clinton Co., Persons answering such an Ad. would ad SPORTING LIFE readers, will be Mo," This is important, as persons residing dress the letters inserted in each issue of the paper a series of SUB-DIVISIONS. nearest to such locality as may be mentioned are FOR No. 746, more likely to answer the Ad. CASE OF SPOUTING LIFE, Sporting Goods. Guns, Rifles, Revol LOW-PRICED ADS., GOODS ON APPROVAL. It is obvious P. O. Box 9i8, vers, Pistols, Cartridges, Fishing Rods, that forwarding articles to proposed purchasers PHILADELPHIA, PA. through the medium of which persons in Reels and Appliances, Games, Base for inspection and approval will frequently facili Letters so received we forward by mail to the Ball, Cricket, Golf, Polo, Tennis and tate the completion of transactions. An adver persons for whom they are intended,the latter be- all parts of-the country can be brought into tiser would, however, be indiscreet to trust an ingafterwardsrequiredtosend us the amount we direct communication. By this means a other appliances, Bicycles, Tricycles, entire stranger with property. The same obser expend in postage for letters so transmitted. vast amount of private property may, from Billiard Tables, Skates, Bicycle Lamps, vation applies to the question of remittances, as Several letters can be enclosed in one envelope. Tents, Pipes, Boats, Launches, Yachts, a person desiring to make a purchase would not The Editor therefore reserves the right of open time to time, change ownership, to the great care to tend money to a stranger Without secur ing replies, and forwarding only the enclosures, advantage of all parties concerned, and it Hunting Boots, etc. ity. The C. O. L>. system of the Express Com so as to reduce cost of postage. i is believed that the system thus inaugura panies to some extent provides for such contin TRADE ADVERTISEMENTS.-; The qb- Personal Goods. Watches, Pearls, gencies, but, in order to render the services of ject of this department being to assist private ted will provide Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Opals, SPORTINJS LIFE thoroughly effective, recourse parties in procuring or disposing of articles of Jewelry of all kinds, Clothing, Boots, may be had (giving full protection to all parties) personal property we require the word Trade to A LONG PELT WANT Shoes, Dresses, Furs, Waterproofs, Liv to the . appear .at the commencement of every Ad. relat eries, Uniforms, Trunks, Satchels, Opera DEPOSIT AND REFERENCE SYS ing to goods which are offered for sale by Retail and be greatly appreciated by thousands of TEMS. Example: A person advertises a-Gun ers, Jobbers or Manufacturers.- In no other way Glasses, Books, Magazines, Pamphlets, or.Camera for sale. The price asked is, wo will can our readers discriminate as to the nature of readers of this journal. Maps, etc. assume, 87:50. Another person wishes to pur the offers which appear in these columns. All In introducing this Department to SPORT chase, provided he is satisfied after inspection of Live Stock and Farm Produce are admissible as ING LIFB readers, it may be observed that Household Goods. Furniture, Car the article. He accordingly Deposits, with the ordinary Sale or Exchange Ads. but keeping a pets, Curtains, Bedding, Screens, Rugs, Editor of Sporting Lue, the ft.SO. The Editor store or place of business for the disposal ot it is by no means the object of the Man- acknowledges receipt of the deposit to both goods or frequently advertising the same class tgement to hastily secure a great mass Stoves, Clocks, Gas Fixtures, Lamps, parties. The seller may then, with perfect safe of stock or produce in other journals is evidence d>f advertisements. On the contrary, the Silver and Plated Ware, Cosies, Quilts, ty, Send the article by mail or otherwise and of " Trade.1© Blankets, Linen, Flannels, Paintings, the Editor holds the inohey until satisfied that The following R ULES-cfre binding on the par permanence and usefulness of the system either the article is returned to the original ties to a transaction arising from an Ad. in the Sale will doubtless be more effectually ensured if Engravings, Bronzes. owner, or that the purchase Is completed. If and Exchange columns, unless the parties have con the developments are gradual and even Business Accessories. Safes, Type a sale be effected, the Editor remits to the tracted themselves out elf them by a previous agree slow. There is nothing sensational in the writers, Desks, Mimeographs, Office seller the amount of the deposit (lets a charge ment. of 15 cents for all surna under $15 and 25 cents 1. GOODS IN TRANSIT are at the sellers© proposal; but the scheme, when properly and Store Appliances, Cash Registers. for all sums in excess of $15 to cover expense of risk, i. e., any©damage to or loi-s of an article on understood and appreciated by SPORTING postage, remittance, etc.) If the sale be not Musical Instruments. Accordions, completed the Editor forthwith returns the its journey is borne by the vender Or exchanger; LIFE readers, will be recognized as in the money to the depositor, less similar charges. but a rejected article must be properly packed strongest sense Banjoes, Drums, Cornets and Wind and returned by the same means as was used in Instruments, Flutes, Guitars, Harmo By this means buyers and sellers are protected sending it. . against the stratagems of unprincipled people. 2. The carriage of all goods, except such as PRACTICAL!! niums, Harps, Mandolins, Zithers, Mu In the case of contemplated Exchanges, money are sent by mail, is payable by the buyer. If sical Boxes, Organs, Pianos, Violins, to the value of the article or articles offered any article sent on approval be returned, each This being but a Preliminary Notice, it ©Cellos. should be deposited. The Editor can, in no party to the transaction must pay carriage one instance, lake charge of the articles themselves. way, unless otherwise agreed. is scarcely necessary to offer explanations Vehicles. Carriages, Buggies, Express Deposits should be forwarded by P. O. Money as to the few Sale or Exchange Ads. ap Order, Express Order or Certified Check (no 3. Articles received on approval must not be Wagons, Harness, Saddles, Invalid Car Stamps) and made payable to the " Treasurer of kept more than two clear days unless negotia pearing in this issue, and some little time riages, Children©s Carriages, Etc. SPORTING LIFE." Currency may be sent in Regis tions with the owner are proceeding. When ar may, indeed, elapse before the columns to tered Letters hot otherwise. ranging a purchase the right to return an article, Machinery. Heating Appliances, Agri should it be disapproved, should always be in be set apart for such Ads. are fully occu REFERENCES. We are willing to inquire sisted upon. pied. cultural Implements, Garden Tools, into the standing of any person who will submit 4. An "Exchange" 3s not complete until Engines, Boilers, Pumps, Lathes, Tools, references and. when satisfied, we will issue a both parties to it are satisfied. We ro com me id This notice will, therefore, be repeated certificate stating that such peison has been that all goods be ordered "on approval.© We in future issues of SPORTING- LIFE until Dynamos, Electrical Appliances, Print entered on our Reference List. To persons who caution advertisers apainrt making any State the growth of the Sale and Exchange col ing Appliances, Mode 1 s ©, Weighing may have occasion to advertise frequently .in ments, regarding articles offered, which "are riot umns distinctly indicates their Machines, Scales. the Sale arid Exchange columns,©(his entry will strictly truthful. Highly colored descriptions be of great advantage, as it will enable him (or are apt to be misleading and should be avoided. Scientific. Cameras, Photographic Ap her) to insert at the commencement of all ads. It is the goods which have to speak before a SPHERE OF USEFULNESS. pliances, Specimens Geological and the letters A A. which will signify that the re- transaction can be fairly and honestly completed. sp ctability of the advertiser is© known- nnd reo- 5. DISPUTES. It an "article ©be ordered The following Coupon maybe used for various. Microscopes, Telescopes, Magic ogrnze ANIMALS. or Schaefer. Posterity, or the future historian handicap contests would draw thousands years SALES AND EXCHANGE For Sale or Exchange Chesapeake Bay Dog, 3 of the game, will class the three men together, ago to-day they would scarcely Induce a cor years old. Prize Winner. John M. Fetsch, 12 providing their work shall be the same (luring poral©s guard to appear in the auditorium of Brady Ave., Baltimore, Md.______the next few years. Indeed, in any event the anv building where the contest might take place. DEPARTMENT. historian must of necessity do so. although they "It is not so" I have heard people say, "in Mare, very gentle. 7 years old. Suitable for rank widely and differently apart. Judgment and the person against whom we lady; will_sa_crlflce. 355J^Sporting_Life._"____ England. There handicap games are all the go decide must pay all expenses of carriage to and nnj drsw large houses. ©Die players there also from our office. This rule cannot refer to per For Sale or Exchange Two finely-bred Chesa Something, we think, is due to the more than meet for simply the entrance money, and make ishable articles or live stock, but the person peake dogs 12 months old. Will exchange for remarkable nerve displayed by Ives in this con a good living from such meetings." aggrieved lias, in such instances, his remedy at pointer dog, thoroughly trained on quail, or test with Schaefer. When the latter opens a All that may be true, but we are not in Eng- common law in case of mis-description. first check for |50. Box 111. Hot Springs, Ark. game with a run of 1S8 points iu the first in land, and we must bow to the inevitable as w* ~VEHICLKS. ning. In a game of 400 points, no one but Ives fine© it in our country. 6. ARBITRATION. Where our interyen- could almost immediately afterwards make not IT IS A CURIOUS FACT tion-issolicHed,thecomplainantmustpay usafee For Sale Brougham. Used only a short time-. only 100, but keep up with Schaefer until that In last week©s tournament the only de of 50 cents unless he be on our©reierence book in No reasonable offer refused. Philadelphia. 353 Schaefer was practically defeated and almost feat sustained by Schaefer was at the "hand» which case there is no charge. "Sporting Life."______at the same rate of playing. We have no In of Spinks, who beat Jake over 2 to 1 on evea 7. Do not send money or goods to strangers For Sale. First-class Rogers Brougham. Phil terest IB these men. and may not personally terms. The game was one of those extraordinary without security. It is obvious that we cannot adelphia. _336 "Sporting Life.©^______ever see either of them again, although we hope flukes that soero to be peculiar to billiards. guarantee the integrity of all who may use these For Sale. Square back "Hunt" sleigh. Also to have the pleasure of doing so in the future Schaefer was "off" and could not get his stroke, columns. Our Deposit System provides per bells and plumes; nice outfit; cheap. 33S "Sport as we have iu the past, but be this as it may. while Spinks was in better form than he dis ing Life." _____ there Is no doubt that Frank Ives must to-day played during any other game of the tourna fect security, and our Reference System IB rank at least first among the greatest nerve ment. He made his best single average, 10 5-6, practically as safe and one or the other should EMPLOYMENT. experts known to the game in this country, and in this encounter. Schaefer made a magniBcent invariably be adopted. Wanted by April 1, & position as manager of their names are probably Phelan. Sexton and showing after this, however, scoring the high CORRESPONDENCE. A stamped ad gentleman©s farm, by young married man. Fully Ives. We do not regard Schaefer as a great est average, 40. so far re-corded at this game. dressed envelope must be enclosed in all letters to understands farming. Best of references. Ad nerve-player. He is more of a genius than any an-1 the highest run of the tmirney. 138. The our office which require a personal answer. dress 357 "Sporting Life." ___ other expert known to the game. Deprive him latter occurred on the last night when he had of his genius and he would be nowhere. Ives Frank Ives for an opponent. He won the bank ADVERTISEMENTS. The charge for ads. BIRDS. probably knows quite as much if not more about and ran 138, within a couple of points of Ives© Js one cent lor each word. Stamps may be remit For Sale Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs, for billiards than Schaefer. He also is a better record in New York City, which was 140. By ted in payment but we prefer P. O. Money Orders hatching; $1 for 13. Exhibited at two shows; diplomat than Schaefer, which accounts for defeating Ives the little Wizard was tied foV for amounts exceeding 50 cents. Trade Ad«. winners at both. Also a few cockerels. B. S. his present position as an expert. As a flrst money. If he had lost he would have been are charged for at the rate of twenty-five cents Davis, Charlotte, N. O. ____ diplomat, however, neither Ives nor Schaefer on even terms with Sutton, and they would have per line. We reserve the right to refuse insertion can for a moment be considered with Maurice hnd to play nt! for second and third money, or of any ads. which we deem of an objectionable HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Daly. Did the latter but have the ability of divide the "collateral." It was a close call for character. In such cases money paid will be For Sale. Grandfather©s Clock, in good order. either Schaefer or Ives as an expert, it would Jake, and it was "pretty much of the same sit- refunded. All ads. received may be dealt with Price $30. For description, etc., address 362 be utterly impossible for either or botb of them usition" for the ex-Canadian champion, who, it strictly in order of arrival. In cases where the "Sporting Life." to ever win a game from Daly. is safe to say, was privately "rooting" for Ives. ispaceatour disposal may not permit the inser The "Young Napoleon©s" game with Sehaefer tion of all ads. in current number those left over CURIOSITIES. Button©s playing In this tournament, entirely was a .masterly exhibition o-f skill and nerve. will be the first to appear in the next or subse Stamps and Story Papers to exchange for best justifies the prediction that he is destined in the Despite the depressing influence which he must quent issues. offers. H. T. Turner. Fort Edward, N. Y. very near future to accept odds from even less have felt as a reason of the long lead which When writing out an Ad. do not forget to men than the three great experts now known as the. Schaefer obtained at the opening of the game, tion your Town, County and State, thus: "High greatest masters in this country. The advantage ho struggled bravely on to catch up and actual of having played in the recent New York tour ly succeeded, but the strain was too great. The land, Madison Co., 111.," or "Cleveland, p.," or nament was never better demonstrated than In balls, too. rolled into the most tantalizing posi "Richmond, Va." If you also include in the this instance, when a comparatively unknown tions with unfailing regularity. Despite these Ad. the two words, " Approval, Deposit,© it will expert is practically placed next to such men as visitations of ill fortune the youngster was only convey to readers the information that you are Ives. Slosson and Schaefer. The playing of beaten out by 22 points, the score of tiie game prepared to forward for inspection the article Cotton and Spinks. with their fine averages at being Schaefer 400, Ives 378. advertised, snbject to the value being deposited such difficult billiards, only goes to show what AS REGARDS THE SHORT STOPS with the Editor of SPORTING LIFE, This will material the business has had to work on in this there is little to be said of either Catton or always facilitate sales. country for years past, and how they have been Spiuks. The former was not in condition. He kept in the background by a few bosses and had not practiced sufficiently before the opening SPORTING GOODS. hundreds of clowns who pose as room keepers of the tournament to enable him to display his for permitting such to be possible. The room true form, and the figures of his record cannot Greener Cmwn Grade Pigeon Gun. Two sets keepers, however, have paid the penalty of be taken as a true indication of what this well- of barrels; case©and outfit complete. A splendid their imbecility, as most of them are to-day known player is capable of producing bllliardis- shooter in excellent condition. Cost $652 to land so poor that they cannot afford to hire an auc tically. Spiuks was and is an enigma. Ha In the United States; sell for $300 cash or offers. tioneer to sell themselves out. started out well, not producing billiards of a Approval deposit. 316 "Sporting Lite." showy or pyrotechnical character, but, on thfe Syracuse Double Shotgun. Full-choked; only Conspicuous as the recent New York tourna contrary, exhibiting a slow, laborious method in iised short time; $125 grade; perfect condition. ment was. in the best interest of billiards ils style which led his friends to hope great A great pigeon gun. Will sell for $60. German- everywhere, the Chicago tournament. If possible, hings for him. His average of a point less than The Chicago Tournament Critical has been even more so. The absence of Cham eleven in that game helped this Impression, and town, Pa. Approval deposit.. Address 302 pion Slosson gave the experts to understand hen it was all over. He was never heard of © Sporting Life." Review of the Playing Why Ives that while the "student" might not be a "Na afterwards. The California champion lays the What offers in cash or exchange for Columbia and Schaefer Did Not Play Off poleon" or a "Wizard," that the "student" Is esponsibility for nis failure to produce better 1896 Bicycle- in perfect condition? Only ridden to-day the champion of the world. The .rilliards to the Academy games. He very cor- six times. Approval deposit. 305 "Sporting Well-Merited Praise For Schaefer "Wizard" and "Napoleon" quit even, and as ectly remarked that no man could play the Life." ______Ives© Great Nerve. such their honors cannot be questioned, but. the French corner game, single cushions, bank shot "student" is yet to be defeated. It now re and three cushions and without a halt jump Iu Will sell Left-band Victor Catcher©s Glove for While the Chicago tournament was in mains to be seen whether the "Wizard" can and play 18-inch balk Hue "as she is played f4; cost $7.50; good as new. Approval deposit. some respects as remarkable as that which do so, and if he does whether "Napoleon" can :o-day." Arid therein Spinks is right. But 16 Address No. 303 "Sporting Life."______was recently held in New York, it is doubt refeat the "Wizard." Should the "student" wag unfortunate, nevertheless!, lor Spinks. ful if it was quite as satisfactory in its defeat the "Wizard" in their coming contest, SUTTON Five Expert Blue Rock Traps, with North©s termination as the New York series of con then it will be a meeting of "Napoleon" and ame out in good style. While he did not defeat Electric Pull. In good condition, cheap. Charles tests, which left no doubt as to the actual the "student," and whether "he shall kill Cas- he scratch men he demonstrated that he is the Stein, secretary, Meadville, Pa. standing of the play era as far as that sio, or Cassio him," in either event it will be a eader .of the short stops, but his play lacked For Sale L. C. Smith, 80 Grade, 7 Ib. 12- tournament was concerned. The fact that victory for billiards. uniformity. At times he put together runs of jr.-uige. perfect condition, $40. Also a Stevens© Ives and Schaefer quit even in Chicago, or xceediug brilliancy, and then he would fall Favorite. 3-barrels, 22, 25, 32 rim fire, $8. I. F. were tied for first and second money and John McCabe lias challenged Harry One to off iu an unaccountable manlier, showing very Welch. Kobeline, La. did not play off to decide who should get play for the championship of this city. The xtor judgment in position work. He appeared to ",»7 Lady©s Crescent, $25. Good condition, 343 first, was undoubtedly a disappointment to game will take place at Burris© room on the aave studied a particular style of work (and "Sporting Life." 24th inst., and will no doubt attract very much ,t is just to him to say that be has proven an not only the public, but professionals In interest and attention from the admirers of npt student), but had failed to grasp the con For Sale Cheap, a ©97 Fowler Combination general, as it is always a disappointment, both experts. JOHN CREAHAN. necting links. His style was ragged and uneven, Tandem. Phila.. 34_4__^S]porting_LIf.e©."______and generally very unsatisfactory to the out he impressed everyone with the Idea that Cleveland TandenT;Double Diamond. First- public when tie games are not played off to THE CHICAGO TOURNAMENT. ie is a player of the greatest promise, and class_gondition. $40 cash. 347 "Sporting Life.^ decide who is entitled to the first honors. who, if he is diligent and careful, will Want offer in CasbTor Exchange for Bldredge There were no doubt good reasons for both within a very short time, become part and "1897" double-diamond Tandem. R. L. Hecht, the players and management in acting as Comment on the Contests and Their parcel of the great leaders in his profession. 131 Front street. New York City.______they did. There can be no doubt that Effect on Billiards. THE FOLLOWING FIGURES Schaefer and Ives do not fear to meet Chicago, 111., Jan. 27. Editor "Sporting will show the work of the contestants: Waltham Comet Bicycle. Slinpson lever chain, each other. Although they were probably Total Total Best Grand High. 30r< gear; nickel racer; also Dougberty Type Life:" The echoes of the great conflict at Players, Won Lost Pts lu©gs Av Av Run writer. Bargains. George A. Snayth. Boulevard, glad to have the tournament over owing to the Central Music Hall in this city have ives 3 1 1578 65 28 8-14 24 18-65 136 Jersey City. ______the physical strain of a week©s work at ceased and the billiard world is now en Schaefer ..3 1 1339 71 40 1861-71 13S What is the best offer for ©96 Crescent Bi such difficult billiards, on the other hand it gaged in reviewing the work of the ex Sutton . 2 2 875 65 12 4-13 13 30-66 73 cycle, cash or exchange? Andrew Newell, 553 may have been impossible to secure the perts who took part in that memorable Spinks . 1 3 781 96 10 5-6 8 13-96 48 West Forty-fourth street, New York City.____ hafl for more than a week, while, if the contest and speculating upon the influence Catton..,. .. ..13 546 79 7 672-79 56 tournament was not financially a success, which the tournament will exert upon the These figures speak for themselves. The tie One pair nickel-plated ice skates for sale or and a serious loss would have been the billiards of the future. The consensus of between Schaefer and Ives was not played off exchange. H. T. Turner, Box 529. Fort Bd- result of further prolonging the tournament. opinion is that 18-inch balk line with the as Schaefer left for New York to prepare for ward, N. Y.______it was entirely wise to divide the money. change in the number of shots to be played bis meeting with Slosson on Feb. 5 for tbo For Sale Burgess Repeating Shotgun, 12-gauge. These are facts which should be taken into within the balk lines has come to stay as championship of the world, and Ives had an en Damascus; new. Won at tournament. Cost $40. consideration, as no man at the present the style of g-ame for the leading profes gagement to go to Mexico. Sutton won third I©riceJ>25.__A. H. Brown. Parkersburg, W. Va. day is justified in throwing away money. sionals in public contests. money and Spiuks and Catton divided the fourth prize. WANTED To buy ball and shotgun combined. WHAT IT HKFECT8. Taken altogether, however, the tournament Of good make. Address 360. "Sporting Life." The fact that Schaefer has now defeated While It effectually bars out the possi was a great success from a billiard point of Want offer, cash or/exchange, for nine com Ives twice in practically less than 30 days, bility of any large amount of line nursing view, and to those who love the game and arw plete Base Ball Suits and bats. Send for partic should, we are inclined to believe, entitle (iuriiijr a contest still it does not prevent an anxious for its development this cannot but ulars. Willibald Menge. Dolgeville, N. Y. Schaefer to the honor and distinction of be illustration of that beautiful element of billiards give the greatest satisfaction. __ ing probably the greatest expert that has by the masters of the science. Both Schaefer I^l^N For Sale. Full set Base Ball Uniforms. Cheap. arid Ives gave frequent exhibitions of this nurse S61 "Sporting Life."______ever lived, ©always excepting Frank Ives. and such an exception must -be made, s^y during their splendid struggle on tie closing " For Sale, 12-Gauge Double Parkhurst Gun. Ex what we may. But in saying this it should night of the tournament, but owing to the dis cellent condition, $8. Hand-made Saltwater Rod, not be forgotten that Sehaefer is al tance of the lines from the cushions and the BILLIARD TABLES. $5. M. S. Miner, 124 Rockaway avenue. Brook most old enough to be the father rule providing that when the balls were hi balk lyn, N. Y.______a line bad to be crossed by one of the.spheres of Frank Ives. That in itself at the next shot, the nursing was not protracted For Sale, cheap, several fine second-hand Bil makes it all the more demarkable that Schaefer. ta such an interminable length as to become mo The BiimswicK-BaiKe-CoHeoflei Co., liard Table Covers. Also a lot of Ivory Billiard who was more than a great master twenty years notonous. At no time were over twenty shots Manufacturers of Billiard. l»ool and Cora- and Pool Balls. John Creaban, Continental Ho- ago should to-day be afble to defeat a man who made from this one position. The balls would biuatiou Tables. tol, Pbiladelpb[a._JPa.______is even now confessedly the world©s greatest either separate, necessitating long or short player. This may seem like a contradiction, Importers and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. drives, or hug each other in the centre of the but" it should not be forgotten that the grand tr.ble, where the delicate play rather prosaically Billiard Material of every description Steinway Square Grand Piano. Almost new. average of Ives in this very tournament^ was called the "rub" nurse, would give an oppor MAIN OFFICES: To be sold cheap. Philadelphia, 345 "Sporting nearly or about seven more than that of Schae- tunity to the experts to demonstrate their won 860 Broadway, New York; . Life."______fer©s. Mr. Schaefer is most assuredly entitled to derful ability in another direction. It is this NOB 468 10 and 12 W. 6th St., Cincinnati; MACHINERY. all the praise, honors and encomiums which are very variety which will prove the greatest at Nos© 263 and 265 Wabash Ave., Chicago; more than probable to be bestowed on him. At traction of the new champion©s game of America. No. 112 S. 4th St., St. Louis. For Sale 26-H. P. Otto Gas Engine. Perfect his time of life, after being a great master for THE HANDICAP TOURNAMENT 1002 AKCM ST., PHILADELPHIA. condition. Philadelphia,_348 ©-Sporting Life." almost a quarter of a century, the public in gen ju.3t closed while practically marking a new era eral, but more especially the critical judgment H. J. BERGMAN. Agent. PERSON At. GOODS. in American billiards, also presents features of r£7>Brancb offlcei and salesrooms in all ^rln«i,.al cities. of professionals everywhere will more than decided interest to the student of the game. Webster©s Dictionary, 2330 pages, 2000 en congratulate him on his noble victories. On the gravings; fine work; bound in library sheep: The contest was really an effort to resuscitate other hand it should not, and. indeed, will not. an old system, which, in the past, proved very not soiled; cost $9. Will accept first genuine nor is it forgotten, that Ives played in not only cash offer. 32S "Sporting Life." popular," i. e., to handicap Inferior players hard luck In Chicago, but it was a dead against the best in the country, in order to ©For Sale, $100: Handsome Sealskin Coat. Made "scratch" or very great luck that he met with produce games where the players by virtue of Ju London. 36 Bust. Full particulars sent. 351 defeat in New York at the hands of Slosson tbs handicaps would meet on even terms and "Sporting Life."______when the latter had sixty to go. and ran the with equal chances of success. So far as Chi ~~SiOO^-Diamond Stud. 2% kt.. white. Worth game out while Ives had but two points to cago is concerned the movement was not suc f225._P hiladelphia. 352 "Sporting Life.^______make. Such playing on the part of Slosson Is cessful. More money was taken in at the box """VVANTED (jfood second-hand Trunk, "ladies© or of course probable, as has been demonstrated, office on the night when Schaefer and Ives play gents©. About 42 inches long, covered in canvas but it is not likely to occur again under like ed than at all of the nine previous games. The or duck. State lowest price. Philadelphia, Pa. circumstances during our day. in this Chicago "short stops" despite their handicaps and even FlneTables, Carom, Combination and Pool tournament Ives had the game practically won of the Brunswick- Balke Collender Make. Address 359, "Sporting Life." ______while playing Schaefer; he was in perfect form, when playing with the scratch men did not "draw" enough spectators to pay the hall rent. Orders from »Mpnrt8-f n e world pr mntly «tte"(lelt» SCIENTIFIC. his stroke was at his command, or all that he The only conclusion to be deduced from this is For Sale Edison©s Phonograph. Good as new. could desire; when an unfortunate kiss caused that the public taste is for the best and the Over 1,OOO,OOO Noise Siibduers Sold. Cost $175 One new battery and 1 dozen records. him to miss, and Schaefer won the game. That best only. They will only pay to see the lead JOHN (JllKAHAN.OoiitineiitaL Hotel,Agent,Phila.^ Price $50. Address 341, "Sporting Life." there is luck in billiards will not be. we think, ing players, at least in Chicago, and judging and never has been, doubted by serious writers from the experiences of the past week the next BUSINESS ACCESSORIES. on the literature of the game, and yet this very luck so-called is no reason why the victor is tournament should be confined solely to the mas A First-Class Letter Press, in good order. Will not entitled to bis .honors when it conies to ters of the science, who will meet on even sell cheap. Address, 242 East 105th street, Mew great contests between great masters. In the terms. The "short stops" have a better fight- York City! ______:______ins chance for public support by battling against oase of Ives and Schaefer it is a question of etfcb other: Ives reached the front by this I These tiny Capsules ar* REAL ESTATE who shall have the luck. In the case of Slosson means, and events have proven that it is the great in 48 hours For Sale Country Seat, containing 40 acres, It. was probably more good fortune; which may jinconveniezice, affc after all be but another way of "beating" the best way after all. lie whicii Cops© © fine mansion, at Westtown. Price $11,000; worth devil about the bush." or not willing to con THE PUBLIC TASTE ibebs and Ink double. Will take city property IB payment. 356 cede that Slosson is as great an expert as Ives has changed during the last decade. Where © -.porting Ufa." 16 5. THAT AVASHTNGTON IDEA. NO MONOPOLY OF RACING. SUNDAY RAGING An Ordinance Which Provokes a Chairman Mutt Won©t Stand For Any WIDENING BREACH Variety of Opinion. Blanket Sanctions. The enactment of a bicycle ordinance in Baltimore, Md., Jan. St. Chairman Mott, LIKELY TO BE THE BONE OF CON Washington restricting riders_ from using of the L. A. W. Racing Board, claims that handle bars more than four inches below his board is in a position to deal with all the level of the saddle has provoked wide the problems arising out of the ra ©ing TENTION AGAIN. spread discussion among riders. One of situation this season, and he anticipates the arguments advanced for the passage of no trouble from the racing plans now be the law is that an upright position is more ing perfected by promoters. Considering desirable than the scorcher©s stoop, and that all the points likely to confuse the racing The Forces For and Against Local riders sitting upright are less liable to authorities, his explanation is as follows: Small Manufacturers Want an Equal collide with persons or obstructions ahead. "There is no danger that any set of Option in tHe Matter Massing For The rders in Wasbngton object to the new men or any corporation or club will corner Vote in the National Cycle Board ordinance, and one wheelman who ventured the racing talent in this country. There is out with handle bars adjusted contrary to a stringent rule against paying a bonus Another Bitter Battle at the St, the law, in order to make a test case of the or appearance money to a racing man, and ol Trade and Prepare an Amend matter, suffered arrest and a §5 fine. J. D. 110 one would be allowed to pa/ Michael, Lasby, a Washington, rider, criticises the for instance, to appear on one particular Lonis Meeting ol the L, A, W. new law as follows: track or number of tracks under the same ment in Accordance. "This ordinance distinctly reads that It Is control. It could not be done. If I saw The adjustment of the Sunday racing made in order that the rider may see ahead 300 that Bald, for instance, was riding on There seems to be no immediate chance question will be discussed at the annual feet and thus avoid accidents. We can prove one track and suspected he was getting of repairing the ever-widening "breach meeting of the L. A. W. this mouth at by actual tests that a rider with the handles of paid by one concern, I would suspend him among the members of the National Board St. Louis. Some of the Western divisions the bar ten and fourteen inches below the level at once on suspicion until I eould thorough of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers. © The intend to make a warm fight to induce the of the saddie can see ahead just as far as he can ly investigate the matter. I suspended chief cause of friction is due to the unequal organization to pass a local option amend when sitting in an upright position. This we pro Tom Cooper last year because of some sus voting power of the stockholders, the pose to do. and if we succeed there will be no picion o-f appearance money. It was early ment on this question, while the Eastern excuse for passing such a regulation. A great larger manufacturers having a distinct ad divisions are getting together to defeat many people think it unsightly for one to ride in the season and it was not serious, 90 I vantage over the smaller ones in this re such a movement. Ex-President Sterling with low handle bars, but there are just ^as only kept him under suspension for a few gard. Elliott says: many who like this position on the wheel. You days in order to teach him a lesson and As the constitution of the Board reads "1 believe that this IB the time when every might just as well tell a man how he shall sit show him that we would have none of it. at present, the votes are apportioned to cne who is to have a direct voice in the coming at his dinner table or at church." I do not consider that the board will have each member in proportion to the amount assembly should think over the question seri Nevertheless, the regulation enforced by any serious trouble in New York, no mat of stock he holds. To this controlling power ously and honestly and try if possible to get ter how much racing is done there or how of the larger stockholders was due the his mind so well settled that be will cast wisely the Commissioners of the District of Co many tracks are constructed. Of course, failure of the Board to approve of a cycle at St. Louis. The L. A. W. should not under lumbia and sustained by the Court, prohib there will be tracks built and the pro show this winter, though an actual majori any circumstances sanction Sunday racing in iting the use of low handle bars on the moters of them will try to get blanket ty of members is said to have favored an any part of the country. 1 have expressed the streets, ought to be law everywhere. Not sanctions for all the best dates: but the exhibition. above with more or less emphasis on many oc onlv are riders standing on their heads on promoters have been trying to do that for To change this unequal order of things casions, and bring it up again now for the pur wheels, grasshopper fashion, unable to see years past and have never succeeded. As the smaller stockholders have prepared an pose of inducing thought which may result in a far ahead, and thus are a dangerous nui settlement of the question. A postponement sance to pedestrians and drivers of vehi for the tracks where the promoters want amendment to the constitution, providing beyond the February meeting will result in fur cles, but they usually ride a faster pace to have racing going on all the time, we that no member shall have more than a ther disadvantage to the organization. In refer than they think they are going. Then, too, have provided for that In a new rule which single vote. This amendment was not con ence to certain parts of the West, in which we it impairs the health, presses the chest I have drawn up for the coming year, and sidered at the recent open meeting of the are told that Sunday racing would be popular, I against the lungs and in many cases brings if these rules are adopted by the L.© A. Board, and whether it came up at the cau must confess that I am not as well informed as on consumption, so that it is not only W. I think they will work satisfactorily for cus, at.which the actual business of the I would like to be. If there is any place in the ungaiulv but unhealthy to ride that way. all parties." Board was transacted, only those who were far West in which the majority of the citizens The position of many of our riders on bi present know. -Smaller manufacturers say really desire to attend bicycle races on Sunday they will press the amendment, and as the I do not believe that the majority should go out cycles is the same as that of a monkey M©G ARRETT SJ1ESIGN ATION. larger manufacturers are expected to vigor of its way to prevent it. If we of Massachu- would naturally be if placed on a wheel. ously oppose its adoption a fierce fight is sets, out of respect for the sentiment of our Those who use these low handle bars a©re Why He Resigned the Records Com almost sure to result, and a number of friends, refrnin from racing on Sunday, shall we generally imitators of the Steve Brodle Bowery©type of cyclers, or would-be scorch mittee Chairmanship. withdrawals may follow. not also respect the sentiment of those people? President Dikeman, of the Board of We have found enough difficulty In controlling ers. The resignation of A. O. MeGarrett as Trade, paid an unexpected visit to. New racing. chairman of the Records Committee of the "Among all the sports and amusements bi York City on Wednesday, in the hope of THE NATIONAL OFFICERS. Century Road Club, of America, has excit smoothing over matters, but it is not known cycle racing is about the most innocent, as there ed considerable talk among the members how he succeeded. The next meeting of the is no betting attached to it. If persons of a of the club. MeGarrett indorsed and put given community don©t want Sunday racing the Argument For Their Election by Board of Directors will be held on February would-be promoter of that locality will be the into effect the rule compelling century rid 18. At the meeting the offices of secretary first man to find it out; and if they do. and Popular Vote. ers to be checked at every twenty-five and treasurer will also be filled. A mem the L. A. W. whose centre is thousands of miles Tbe plan to elect the national officers of miles, and his retirement from the head of ber of the trade announces that the idea away thinks it can stop it, then the said L. A. the L. A. W. by popular vote in the future the committee is due to the opposition of Of combining the two offices is under con W. is liable to wake up some morning and dis is the most radical amendment that will be the Executive Committee of the club to sideration, and that it is likely that Secre* cover its error. How shall we fix it up? An presented at the coming League meeting. this rules. In defence of the rule which Is tary E. R. Franks will be elected secretary- amendment is already offered which will open objected to he says: the subject. It must be the equivalent of some The suggestion has been widely discussed treasurer. form of local option, but it should not be left to by leading wheelmen in all sections of the "I believe that the Records Committee Is In a the State board of officers, because instances are country, and the idea is strongly indorsed. position to know what is necessary to prove the not rare where such boards have allowed one Chief Consul George R. Cooke, of the riding of a member, and that no other persons POWERS1 POINT. man to do their thinking. It should at least be Rhode Island division, who is sponsor for except the State centurions are in a similar posi carried by a vote of the State membership at the movement, advocates its adoption for tion, and I am sure that they will acknowledge He Makes a Manly Statement of His the following reasons: "It is thought to be the rule. I know of many eases where the State large. Possibly a two-thirds vote." centurions have had trouble with the claims for Position. The New York division members are op a simple matter of justice to the member bars because there was not enough evidence that posed to Sunday racing in any form under ship at large that the executive officers of th-i riders had gone the full distance, and I am Mr. T. V. Powers, of the American Cycle L. A. W. sanction, and will likely oppose the League the president and vice presi certain that every State centurion will favour the Racing Association, on behalf of himself local option. If the Massachusetts and dents shall be chosen by the members, new rule. I received notification from President and his colleagues makes the following Pennsylvania votes are cast with New York leaving the election of the clerical officers Skinkle stating that the 25-mile checking rule is clear, manly and convincing declaration of against Sunday racing in any form, the treasurer and secretary to the National proving generally obnoxious and working injury the position of his association in, racing movement of the Western divisions will be Assembly. This would do away with the to the club, and the Executive Committee de affairs: effectually killed. present ©campaigns© and unavoidable ©deals© manded that it be rescinded at once. A tele "You can say on behalf of the American Cycle that use up so much valuable time of the gram vote by the committee was taken, and we Racing Association that we are not trying to assembly, which ought to devote its atten decided not to rescind the rule, on the grounds monopolize bicycle racing, to grab all tbe sanc tion wholly to legislation -and beneficial that it is proper and that the Executive Com tions, or to hurt the game in any way. We are WAR ON BICYCLE THIEVES. work. The extension of the Executive mittee has no power to interfere with our rights. promoters pure and simple. We don©t constitute Board©s term of office to two years will give Personally 1 do not think that the rule is work a bicycle club, and we don©t believe that we New York Division Taking Measures better results, it is believed. The expense ing an injury to the club, nor cau I believe that should have the same consideration from the to Protect Its Members. of an election in this manner need be lit any fair-winded member of the club will think League of American Wheelmen that cycle clubs tle more than the cost of printing the so. The committee will insist that tbe rule as get, New York, Feb. 1. The officers of the names of the nominees. It is provided that adopted be lived up to." "If a small club has been holding a meet New York State division of the L. A. W. the election be coincident with the division year after year, and it has been a feature of have declined to adopt new rules for the the club©s work, the same club should be award election and counted at the same time, and FAVORS THE PROS. ed the same date if sanction is applied for In apprehension of bicycle thieves this year. In the same manner. The restriction to the time. We don©t want to conflict with or injure During the last two years complaints were Australian svstem of voting may change Sterling Elliott Wants the Word any club or member of the L. A. W., for we made daily to the L. A. W. of the loss of the method of election in some divisions, are members ourselves. We have no tracks valuable wheels by theft. The division but this would be a needed change. The "Amateur" Eliminated. and have applied for no sanctions. After the intends to form a registration department whole additional expense can scarcely equal sanctions for certain, dates have been granted for the identification of members© wheels that of the present method, considering the There is a strong sentiment throughout for historic events, as in the past, we are quite by numbers. Wheels will be registered for useful time lost thereby at-the cost of the the leading divisions of the L, A. W. to willing to take our chance with the rest. a small fee. The Executive Committee of various divisions." expunge the word "amateur" from the "Yes, we-have one or two good riders under the division, consisting of W. S. Jenkins, membership qualifications, in order to ad contract to ride for us nest season. But if any M. M. Belding, Jr.. and G. E. Blackhara, mit professional wheelmen. Ex-President of the cycle clubs want them they can have them. has adopted the following resolutions rela ©BICYCLISTS© NOSE" NOW. Sterling Elliott, of the League, whose opin We are not in cycling to hurt it. We think we ting to the theft and recovery of bicycles: ion is held in high esteem on legislative have aroused considerable interest in the game Resolved, That on and after March 1, 1S98. Rushing Through the Air Causes matters in the organization, favors a change by bringing over foreign champions, and we the standing reward now offered for the arrest Local Irritation, in the membership rule. He says: propose to try to keep that interest stirring ia and conviction of any person stealing a bicycle "I have listened attentively to the argu a legitimate way aa long as we can," belonging to a member of the New York State To the numerous cyclists© ailments I ments which have been made on occasions Division be withdrawn. have mentioned must be added the "bicycle against the admission of professionals, or at BUYING AMERICAN WHEELS, Resolved, That a reward of $25 be paid from nose " A doctor writing to a medical jour least those who are known to be profes the New York State Division treasury for the nal states that a large proportion of his sionals, and I am inclined to think that arrest and conviction of any person stealing a patients who consult him for nasal trou the arguments are not well founded. Let FrenchRacingMen SecuringMounts bicycle from a member of the New York State bles assert that the mischief has either be us by all means keep out objectionable peo on This Side of the Ocean. Division: provided, said bicycle shall have been, gun or been greatly augmented since they ple of whatever class, but let us carefully registered in the office of the secretary-treasurer. have-taken to the bicycle. While the cyclist consider whether there are not many pro Racing men from abroad that visit this In accordance with the plan proposed by the rushes through the air the mucous lining fessionals who are not in any way objec country seem to have the knack of accumu secretary-treasurer and adopted by the Executive of the nose collects the dust, and local irra- tionable. In other words, let us erase the lating American gold with comparative Committee, and shall have had attached the case. Since Jean Gougoltz, the French registration plate contemplated in said plan. tation is set up. This all seems very proba word ©amateur© and retain the word ©char crack, has been in this country, which ble; yet there are other forms of rapid lo acter.© " is only about two months, he has won over comotion which do not appear to have en ?COO, and is well pleased with Americans STILL A MYSTERY. gendered the same inconveniences. I have A COMBINATION CYCLE. and the reception accorded him. To further not beard that railway engine drivers have show his appreciation and offset the wild Michael©s Divorce Case Taken Out of complained of similar trouble. Should the charges of Rivierre, who rode in the six cyclist adopt artificial protection against The Latest Idea is to Combine Row days© grind, be has discarded his French Court. these disadvantageous adjuncts of cycling, ing and Cycling. wheel for one of American make. He and Chicago, 111., Jan. 29. Attorney J. K. he will require a small armory to meet Lamberjacb, his tandem mate, have secured Stiuson, of Hammond, Ind., put a quietus to them satisfactorily. He will need goggles A new combination, described as a "row an American tandem, which they will ride the Jimmy Michael divorce story yesterday for his eyes, a respirator for his nose (he ing bicycle," has just appeared. It is con hereafter in preference to the one brought when he appeared at the Circuit Clerk©s can shut his mouth for himself), and a structed so as to be driven entirely with from their native land. Both are loud iu office in Crown Point and paid the cost in strait-jacket to guard against the coming the arms, by a motion similar to ttiat em their praises of American built machines, the case and ordered it taken from tie hump. The disorganization of his internal ployed on the four-wheeled velocipedes vised and say that they are far superior to tbe trial docket, as the case has been satis economy is beyond the help of artificial ap by children. It .Is a true bicycle/however, heavy machines and tires turned out in, factorily adjusted. pliances. St. James© "Gazette." well geared up, and the levers permit of a Frauce. Deputy Clerk Wheeler says It was beyond movement similar to that made with oars doubt the midget©s case, notwithstanding when recovering and starting a stroke. the denials, and thinks ther is something A New Method. The device is put out seriously by the in Appeals to Women. Another method to clean the chain has been ventor, not because he claims the arms to peculiar about it. Crown Point people are be better for propelling purposes than the The chainless is expected to find ready sale fjie same opinion and think that a letter advanced. The directions are to boil the chain with women buyers. Its cleanliness, the absence in water with a generous quantity o-f sal soda. legs, but because he believes there are :>f any need of a chain guard and the fact that ifjved from his wife from across the fioil long enough to free it of all particles of many who like the exercise of tbe rowing patches things up satisfactorily there is no danger of clothing catching iu its " concerned, since the case dirt and gum, wash it in clear hot water, then motion and would like to combine it with machinery make it popular with wheelwomen. dry thoroughly, warm the chain with dry heat, cycling. The feet are not intended to be It* manufacturers also claim that its easy "coin tbe docket. and then place it in a good lubricating oil for employed at all on this machine, and the movement at any motion of the pedals, no mat £he bicyclist, is married a short while. Afterward hang it up to drain questions of friction, weight and speed ter how slight, makes it appeal particularly jcemain a mystery, and wipe it clean of oil. nave not been considered as prime factors. the gentler sex. . 5- OPCXRTII^O LIFE. pronounce it good. It is the product of a the- L. A. W. to the effect that under ccrtairT saddle maker. MOTT©S MESSAGE. conditions the Executive Committee will set aside enough money to pay transportation lor The Berkeley Association, which intends The Value of Pleasant Companion one delegate from each division to every Na to build a new cycle track at the Berkeley tional Assembly. That will enable all to be Oval, is planning to construct a country ship in Cycle Outings Conway heard and will save further trouble about getting clufc house for riders on the grounds at Sams© Able Definition of the Issues transportation for the divisions not able to pay Morris Heights. for the same. The argument in favor of such of the Presidential Campaign. an amendment is very strong. Baltimore, Md., Jan. 31. Editor "Sport You are for Mr. Gideon. What has Mr. Gid A cycle repair man, talking a few days ing Life:" Down comes the snow, and at eon ever done in League work, except acting as ago to one who knew a little about wheels, this writing the result of its down-coming chairman of the Racing Board, for which he was told the following experience: "Talk about cannot be told. There is not much wind, well paid? Mr. Gideon would be an ideal candi persons too ignorant to handle a wrench. and if it does not drift badly it will not date if the L. A. W. was simply go-ing to be a Why, a man who has been cycling for sev only interfere with riding, but it will add bi? racing organization. Contrast Mr. Gideon©s eral seasons, to my knowledge, and should zest and novelty to it. The sturdy riders on*,- plank, namely, racing, with Mr. Potter©s know enough to keep the nuts of his wheel delight in just such experiences. record in good roads work, baggage bill fights, tight, came in complaining that the frame And that is a reminder that keeping to protecting wheelmen, magnificent organization HIT OR MISS CHAT seemed all loose, and he was afraid it was of the largest division of the League, his well- the beaten path will soon make you tired known indefatigable energy, splendid adminis coming apart. He said the machine was of bicycling. You will in a few months ex trative ability and never-say-die spirit, and rattling all over, and that he couldn©t ride haust all the roads, and find wheeling a mon then tell me which is the better man for the ABOUT CYCLING MEN, WOMEN AND steadily to save him. The only trouble was otonous grind. In that case you will only ttad of the greatest organization of its kind ia that the front nuts and cones were loose, be tempted out on the road by pleasant thp world? I am very glad to have a chance to and the wheel was wabbling about like a companionship. One of the most pleasant help and proud to be a supporter of Isaac B. MEASURES, drunken sailor. He could have taken a OUTING COMPANIONS Potter. wrench and fixed the whole thing inside of in Maryland is its first Chief Consul, Mr. "Sony that we will have to do up yonr friend, five minutes, but I took it into the back Clymer Whyte, son of ex-Governor and ex- George, this time. I like him exceedingly, and room, fussed around a while, and ©soaked© United States Senator Whyte. He is one be has many friends here, but his political man 3 Nei Cycle Racing Association- him half a dollar." of the kind that never knows his destination ager, Mr. EJliott has made some awful mis when he starts; only that in reply to your takes. query it is always "up the road." Then "I will ask you to regard this letter not In any Broader Racing Legislation Needed A fastidious member of the fashionable way the beginning of a newspaper controversy. I set, whose greatest objection to cycling there is a scorch and a stop at some pleas have not any time for that sort of sport, as my has been "the nasty, dirty chain," declares ant resort; a remount and a saunter enliv professional work occupies all my days, and T A Mooted Point One that the age of protected gears is at hand, ened by pleasant chat; a sudden and un whatever spare moments I can find are cheer and he promises to organize a club which anticipated dive into a woodland path fully spent in League work. The Maryland Leg will ride only enclosed chain or ohairi- whose end no cycler knoweth and which as islature now being in session we are trying very v Chadless Wheel, Etc, less cycles next summer, and wear a uni likely as not brings you up at the country hard to pass a good roads bill and other import form of white duck trousers or skirts, with house or barnyard of some of his numerous ant bicycle legislation. I am having a lively A track association in opposition to the white gloves. acquaintances or into a time between the farmers and Anti-Potterites. PICTURESQUE STONE QUARRY. TLov. see the connection? This letter has spread National Cycle Track Association is being . He don©t know any more than you do, out much longer than I expected, and will close- formed throughout the country, and al Members of the L. A. W. are hopeful that and the delightful surprises, and the sur with the hope that some day we will meet when ready eight good tracks are ready to join. the next administration will create a tour prises that are not so delightful, but al yon will see that. I am not that awful deeep vil W. J. Morgan, New York editor of the L. department. Some divisions encourage tour ways laughable, combine to make every one lain you would have the world consider me, I A. W. Bulletin, and manager of the pros ing and furnish information to riders, but of his outings unique and enjoyable. am, very truly yours, pective National Cycledroine, at Ambrose it is invariably of an unsatisfactory descrip With Clymer Whyte, and Ned Hayden, "CONWAY W. SAMS, Park, said the other day that he felt assured tion. A suggestion has been made that the with spontaneous original wit for compan Chief Consul Maryland Division." the membership of the new organization League should appoint a national tour com ions, bicycle trips are recreations for a A MANLY LETTER. would speedily excel that of its rival. Mr. mittee, so that useful information of the from a manly man, just as his letter was . Morgan announced that the new associa king. Indeed it is doubtful ii^royalty ever condition of the roads in all countries could has such genuine fun. . Every innocent to the Southern delegates open, free just tion would send In a request to Albert be collected and hold at the disposition of like the man himself. Mott. chairman of the National Racing scrape that would otherwise excite disgust members. Such a department would enable or temper becomes a ludicrous experience to And now you will see what the National Board, for a circuit. He also intimated the divisions to issue good and satisfac Assembly will do. The National Assembly that an agent had signed a squad of well- tory road books occasionally. be enjoyed on the spot and to be after known foreign riders in the interests of the ward re-enjoyed in many recitals at the is a body of practical business men of ex new association. club house or your home. traordinary intelligence and above impeach President Potter has completed arrange NOT SO SLOW. ment as to honesty of purpose. It will bo ments for L. A. W. members to carry their And the present Chief Consul, Cooway the same as it always has been, and prob In view of the fact that so many riders wheels free into Italy. Sams, is not so slow as a riding compan ably always will be the froth of sensation have a notion that a chalnless wheel menus ion, either. Conway is a type of muscular alists will not even flutter, much less dis bevel gears, it is interesting to note that According to the experience of several Christianity. He is the son of an Episcopal turb the tranquillity. ALBERT MOT7!. among the bicycles at the Sportsmen©s English road riders who have followed mo clergyman and the superintendent of his Show, in New York, there were three tor pacing the great drawback is that the father©s large Sunday school. He is also $1OO Reward, $1OO. chainless cycles, only one of which had motor does not regulate the speed nicely, the champion of Maryland in Greco-Roman The renders of this paper will be pb-ased to learn bevel gearing. The other two had spur so as to nurse the hanger-on. If a rider wrestling, a fine amateur base ball pitcher that there is at least cue dreaded disease that science wheels, engaging in direct alignment. is traveling at 18 miles an hour behind a and a good all-round athlete. Conway is a hag been able to cure in all its stapes, and that is motor, and wants to either increase or prominent member of the bar, and has Catarrh. Hall©s Catarrh Cure in the ouly positive cure The Racing Board of the L. A. W. will slacken his speed slightly, he is unable to been a member of the City Council and now known to the medical trateriiity. Cutatrh beinjja have to broaden its regulations on the value do so, and has to go about a mile an hour State Legislature. constitutional disease, requires a conMitntiona! treat of prizes in professional races this year, or faster or slower, as the case may be. This Conway is a born Southerner and has al ment. Hull©s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting else the plans of some of the race promoters fault will, however, probably be remedied ways had a hobby about having all the directly upon the blood and mucous eurfacfn of the HVS- will have to be cancelled. The competition before long. When it is a question of Southern division represented at the meet tem, thereby destroying the foundation of the iljscase, among race promoters this year will be change of pace a motor is not so effective ings of the L. A. W. National Assembly. and giving the patit-nt strength by building up tlie keen, and racing men will naturally patron as a human pacer, for the former cannot He has an amendment before the assembly c institution and aas^ting naiuie in doing its work. ize meets where the most liberal purses respond immediately to help the rider to which in substance requires the national The iiroyrietors hare so much faith in its curative are offered. One association has under con make a good pick-up. organization to pay the expenses of one del powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any sideration a raise in prize values to $150 egate from each of the poorer small divi case that it fails to cure. Send for list of tes©inioniai©i. for firsts, $100 for seconds and $75 for A well-known English tire firm is bring sions. Last year Conway got transporta Address, V. J. CHKNEY & CO., Toledo, 0. thirds. The limit on the value of prizes is ing the aniinatograph into use as a me tion for some of them, and this year he is Sold by DrtiKRiitD, 75c. now $100, according to the L. A. W. rules, dium for advertising and is giving exhibi endeavoring to do the same. Hall©a Family Pills are the best. and prizes of greater value can only be tions in which cycle races contested by well- HORACE S. FOGETj, offered by special sanction. This sanction known riders are shown. Although it is of your own dear "Ledger," in a query was granted indiscriminately last year, and purely an advertising scheme, tlie contests dispatch to a Baltimore paper calls this the race promoters are planning to go are well worth seeing. "bribery," and here is Onway©s salve to ahead and arrange for purses in excess of the tender conscience of the redoubtable the L. A. W. rules regardless of any steps "It is a certainty," says a bicycle ex Horace. German-American that the League may have iu contempla pert, "that many buyers will take the Baltimore, Jan. 31. "Mr. Horace S. Fogel: tion. chainless wheels apart, as is their custom, Dear Sir: I read with some astonishment your as soon as they have their first fancied or coi respondetice in the "Ledger" of to-day, and real grievance against its manner of con no doubt the article in the Baltimore "Sun is CHARITY BALL A man who has been identified with the ducting itself. If not before. The bevel from the same pen. There are two statements cycle trade for ten years dares predict that gear machine, however, does not cater to in the article which it is ridiculous to have to unless prices do go up again, and unless the amateur mechanic. Its makers say that answer. First you infer that the inducements, ACADEMY OF MUSIC, the makers return to their former methods it will be all right if left alone, but that as you call them, are bribes, and to say that of advertising and seliing, the entire trade if it is seriously damaged it should be sent a man would be bribed by railroad transpor will become disrupted and the industry of tation is rather aubsurd. Monday Evening, February 7th, 1898. bicycle manufacture will disappear from to the factory as the proper place for re Second, you allude to my vote in the celebrated America. pairing it." Potter claim. Of course you have read all the IN AID OF THE evidence in that case or you would not be able Of the prizes presented to L. A. W. mem to infer as you do that my vote was improperly The amendment to be offered at the an bers during 1897 for recruiting new mem cast for Mr. Potter©s side of the case. Am i "Depository and Philadelphia Ex nual meeting of the L. A. W. providing for bers the first, second, third, fourth, sixth cotrect in saying that you have read the evi the creation of a junior membership in the and eleventh went to Pennsylvania. The dence? If you have read the testimony, as f change for Women©s Work," ©League is provoking considerable discus fifth was won by an Indiana member, the must assume you have, you have forgotten all sion among the big divisions. The idea seventh by a ©Massachusetts man, the about the facts. The troth is, my dear sir, you AND THE lias received strong indorsement, but ob elsrhth went to Maryland, the ninth to a have never read a word of the evidence in that jection is raised to some of the restrictions New York State man. the tenth to Michigan "cause celebre," and your inference as above Pennsylvania University embodied in, the amendment. The new law nnd the twelfth and last to New York stated is unworthy of a gentleman in your posi will make riders between the ages of 12 and city. tion. Are you like one of those persons who 18 years eligible to the junior class, pro ti©icd. convicted and condemned the promoters Maternity Hospital. vided that their parents or guardians are The Lavigne chain is attracting much of the recent six-day race in New York without regular members- of the L. A. W. It is hearing a word of the evidence in the case? I GIVEN UNDER THE AUSPICES OP THK Interest in Paris. It is provided with in hi©.rdly think you are, and feel sure you do not proposed to grant League privileges to the ward or downward teeth that catch on ii©tend to say anything unfair. juniors only when they are accompanied by rollers placed between two disks forming "One thing more as to this. You say in the a regular League member. Regarding the the chain wheel. The advantages claimed ©Ledger© that I, ©very unexpectedly to a major objections. Mr. Clarke, of Staten Island, for this system are that it is not affected ity of the members, voted in favor of the pay Ticket (Gent and Two ladies), S5.OO who originated the idea of a junior mem by the©mud, the friction is almost abO©li^hed ment of the claim.© Was I appointed to vote Spectator Ticket (Amphitheatre), 50 ets. bership, says that the restriction limiting and the chain cannot jump off the chain against the payment? That would have been an eligibility to juniors whose parents or wheel under any circumstances. o-ld position for an arbitrator to have been in. guardians are members of the League is How do you know that ©a majority of the mem Tickets can be procured from any of framed with the object of insuring a guar The national meet of the L. A. W. will be bers expected© me to vote against the claim? the Managers, or from HON. CHAS. antee of their character and good conduct. held at Indianapolis during the first week They could not have known anything of my He affirms that the features of the member of August. There will be throe days of views oil the matter because I did not know F. WARWICK, Treasurer, City Hall, ship that are criticised have been intro what my own views were until I heard the evi duced with the object of keeping a close racing. A. C. Newby. chairman of the Track dence. EDMUND WOLSIEFFER, Secretary, watch on the junior members. Committee, has received a number of com "To return to the.main question, that is, that munications from prominent riders all over the mere possibility of railroad transportation 1117 Chestnut St., and© at the Academy the country stating their views on the now would influence certain votes for Potter. You on night of Ball. For PRIVATE Tbe crack professional racing men in track to be built for the championships. The must have a very low opinion of the officers of France receive big compensation from the sentiment seems to be in favor of three the division alluded to if you think they could BOXES call at Secretary©s Office. trade, outside of their winnings on the laps, well bnnked, with wide turns, con be controlled by so small a thing. The fact is. track. As an example of the generous structed of wood. Several well-known rac I am for Mr. Potter and will use even7 fair bonuses paid to crack riders it is stated ing men here advised that special attention means to re-elect him, and if I can help a few STEM that Bourillon will receive $2400 this year of the poorer divisions to send delegates to Sf,. be paid to its construction, so that all * MT* There are no better watches to ba from a Paris house as a special retainer sorts of pacing machines can be used for Louis, first, for their own advantage, in that i imr« had than Elgin watches. If you buy for riding its make of wheel in all his distance racing. by meeting in the National Assembly the dele .2r,,« one of them you know you will have races. Bourillon©s winnings on the track gates from all over the Union both they and «t« the be»t timekeeper that American average from .$5000 to $8000 per annum, in Chief Consul Hines. of the Michigan divi t©le divison they represent will be greatly bene- SUE (kill can make. All our watches cluding special fees for appearing at certain sion of the L. A. W., has been offered his fitted, and second, if their presence can help to with Elgin movements are in meets. choice of the position of second vice presi re-elect the biggest man now in the League I GENUINE DUEBER CASES will certainly do all in my power to get them handsomely engraved, heavily gold dent or treasurer on the Potter ticket. At to St. Louis. I like a fight, and an open one. plated, will last a lifetime and ara Still another chainless wheel has appeared the request of his division offioors he has The letter you quote was not in any way confi known the world over as the standard on the market that has not bevel gears. notified Potter that he will accept a nomina dential. I made no request of my correspondents of American make. Wo send to anyone tion, but that he has no preference. It is to regard it as private, and if you desire will giving us his full address this watch, This time it is what may best be called gents© or ladies©, per Express, C.O.D,, a tooth-and-roller gear. The teeth are tri likely that he will be slated for the treas- afford you "an"©opportunity© to get a list of the with privilege of examination. It angular in shape, with the sides cut in a urership. Southern delegates who have applied and stated satisfactory, pay agent $6.50 and peculiar double curve semi-cycloidal. On to a man that they would-vote for Potter. We express charges; if not, return it at the front sprocket the backs of the teeth The proposition to make the office of the have the fight won, and _if you think the publi .our expense and pay nothing. All chairman of the L-. A. W. Racing Board cation of this correspondence will be a bomb watches ara guaranteed. If money are outward, with the edges facing inward. shell in our camp you are greatly mistaken. We is seat with order we pay all express On the rear sprocket the position is re a salaried position has suggested to some charges and give a beautiful chain versed. The driving-rod runs outside the of the leading men in the League that th-> do not scare even a little bit, and will win hands office should also be made nn elective one. down. You can©t beat us. free© ROYAL MFC. CO., rear fork, instead of within it. On each "The election is all over but the shouting. We 334 Dearborn St., Chicago, IU, side of the driving-rod are about twelve In view of the strong sentiment favoring want simply to make Potter©s election unani round pinions, nearly as big as a lead pen an allowance of $2500 for the head of the mous so that we can attend to important legis cil, which engage with the teeth of the Racing Board, it is expected that the Na lation in which all the divisions ought to have sprocket. It is something decidedly novel tional Assembly will officially indorse the a say and be present to cast their votes. I pro No Pain. Rook Mailed FREE, 4ji gearing, and those who have tried it salary amendment. pose to offer an amendment to the bylaws of SPORTING LIFE. 5. for professional racing this year is so en SCIENCE IN RACING. fief of Chairman of the National Racing Board couraging that.it is expected a number of a salaried position. well-known riders will forsake the amateur Chief Consul Budd. of the Delaware Division, ranks in the early spring in order -to take Plan to Have Riders Examined and has appointed A. O. H. Geir and T. A. Leisen, advantage of the opportunities offered to Directed by Medical Experts. of Wilvnington. .members of the Highway Im cash-prize men. In England special atten provement Coromittaee. tion to professional racing has resulted©in I "Le Velo," one of the two leading papers There are only about 300 cyclists In Constan a practical separation of the two classes, published daily in Paris, France, comment tinople om of a population exceeding l.OOO.OiM. and as a result of the indifferent interest ing on the meteoric career of "Jimmy" Among the Turkish peasants bicycles continue to taken in amateur events, the latter has Michael in America, and on the easy defeat be known an tbe "devil©s mounts." j been OB the decline. of many of his rivals, deplores the fact Alcohol motors are now receiving a dea!^ of that cycle racing has not yet arrived at the attention aiiroad, especially in France and Ger j scientific period. Michael it declares to be many. They have been constructed of wonderful THE FOLDING CYCLE. I a natural rider, who has been fortunate in efficiency at comparatively low cost. ! finding the distance and style of racing for Tbe Tourist Club de France has reached th« ! which he is best fitted, but a large propor- splendid number of 00,000 members, and is Still Laboring Abroad to Perfect I tion of racing meu, it believes, not only growing so fast that the 100.000 point ia now Such a Wheel. fail to show to their best advantage, but do looked upon as likely to be reached pretty soon. permanent injury to themselves by pursu There are four prominent French makes r>t Mechanical experts abroad have been ing a plan of training and following a style bevel-gear machines the Aeatene. the Koyale, THE TRACK^OWNERS. working for some time to construct a good of racing for which they are wholly un- the Odeon and the Omega and none of them, durable folding bicycle. It is felt that the suited. although having been on the market longer, | construction of such a machine will enable Every rider is not a natural sprinter, nor is can compare to the American models. riders to carry their wheels with little every rider a natural stayer, and "Le Velo" A Staten Island man is at work on a bicycle IMPORTANT ACTION TAKEN ON THE trouble on the railroads. The Ixindbn thinks that the sport has advanced to that that will fly. he thinks. As the bicycle has "Field" reviews the situation as follows: stage where the medical profession should conquered roads, rivers and ice fields, this resi RACING QUESTION. Among objects aimed st by the inventors and be called upon to assist in deciding whether dent of Richmond borough believes that, a ma designers of new bicycles, or of contrivances en or not a man should race, how be should chine to traverse tbe air through pedal power tering into their composition, is the means of practice and at what distance he should is the next logical step. making the machine portable. This is effected ride. It believes that expert medical men The Executive Committee of tbe New Jersey Ho Conflict With the L, A, W. The j in one or two ways, either in putting Joints or ought to be employed by race-governing division has indorsed the proposed amendment | hinges in tbe frame, so that one wheel may be boards to examine all racing men period- of Chief Consul Kireker relating to the appoint folded back against the other, or Hi making the icallv, to give explanation to riders and ment of haudicappers, and. bag also passed * Lattar Recognized as the Governing structure detachable at various points, so that resolution indorsing John Wetmore for reappoiut- It ina©j be taken to pieces, more or less, and pack trainers of the functions of certain muscles ment as handicapper for New Jersey. ed for transit. So far as this object is concern and to maintain a general supervision of Oae of the large-branch stores in New Yorfe Body Plans For Next Season©s ed, we (Jo not anticipate any success for,- such the sport, from a physical standpoint. is selling its wheels at fixed prices without tires inventions, which are likely to bo adopted In Dudley Marks, the manager of "Tom© 1 i or saddles, letting customers take their choice exceptional cases only. No ordinary rider would Linton, the Welsh rider, who has made his of these articles and pay accordingly. It re Middle Distance Racing. be well advised to purchase a bicycle which cost home in Paris for the last seven years, is fuses to sell on any different terms and other and weighed more, ami w:is more likely to break a strong advocate of the plan suggested by dealers are advocating the same methods down owing to a complication of its parts, the French paper. Marks says that many The annual meeting of the National Cycle merely for tbe doubtful advantage of being able of the French riders consult physicians be Track Association was held Jau. 29 at the to compress it into a smaller compass when trav fore entering upon a racing career, and that FOK SWEET CHARITY. Bvtrett House. New York City. Represen eling with it. It might be otherwise were a every velodrome of importance has several tatives from the Manhattan Beach. Willow machine so packed to be carried tree, but It medical men in daily attendance at the The Eleventh Annual German- Grove. Fountain Ferry. Buffalo, Racine. would be liable to the same railway rates as the track side during the training and racing Washington, Asbury Park. Bridgeport, unpacked bicycle, and the only party benefited seasons. American Charify Ball . Sprugiield, Wilkesbarn?. Vailesburg. and would be the railway company. It has always Linton, he says, is carefully examined by The llth annual German-American Char Oharles River Park tracks were present. been, characteristic of many inventors, however, physicians before the commencement of ity Ball will be held under the auspices of President 10(1 ward 0. Hodges. o? Boston, to labor in tbe most unprofitable fields. A fold every racing season, and that rider, he the Philadelphia Maennerchor Society at the ^resided. Aside from the transaction of of ing bicycle has attained some success, in France, belieVes, has greatly profited by the atten Academy of Music, evening of Monday, Feb. ficial business, the racing conditions and but only tor its special application to military re quirements, being designed to strap on the back tion given him by doctors in France. 7. There is quite an array of distinguished prospects for this season were fully dis of a soldier when he is traversing country un- Marks is of opinion that many riders in lady patronesses and managers headed by Mrs. cussed. Applications for membership in suited to its use. There is some utility In the this country are riding in their wrong Cornelius Stevenson and Dr. Barton Cook Herst. tiie association were received from track folding or collapsible principle whoa space is an classes through ignorance of their fitness in whose hands is the sale of the proscenium and owners in Providence. Pittsb-urg. Grand object and bicycles have to be kept in the house. for other classes. opera boxes. Mayor Warwick is the treasurer Hapids. Brie and Greater New York. The Attention has been given to the production of The question is as Interesting as tt is for the ball. applications were referred to the Member frames in which the tubes are detachable, being novel, and might be profitably considered The Maennerchor Socjety will open the ball ship Committee. bolted together or joined in such a manner as to by many racing men, managers and pro with a fine orchestral and choral concert undei Reports were read from various commit dispense with the usual process of bracing. In moters. ths leadership of their director, Mr. Samuel I* tees, showing a generally healthy condition some of these designs a feature has been made Hernnan. The promenade music will be con in cycle racing during last season in all of the facility with which tbe frame can be taken ducted by William Wolsieffer. and the dance THE SADDLE QUESTION music by Paul Sentz. For this occasion the sections. A schedule of dates, selected for to pieces and the machine packed in a case for Academy will be decorated as never before. a grand national circuit, was submitted and traveling. Even were there a distinct gam in dis The two beneficiaries of the ball are the approved. It will be adopted subject to the connecting the tubes, a looseness would inevita No Nearer Satisfactory Solution Than "Pennsylvania University©s Maternity Hospital©* approval of the L. A. "W. Racing Board. bly set up In the joints when the operation had It Ever Was. and the "Depository and Philadelphia Excnang* The dates chosen for the circuit are: been many Urines repeated, and this would de stroy the rigidity of the machine and affect More different saddles are on the market for Women©s Work." May 21 Sept S. Manhattan Beach: May 28. Us running. to confuse inexperienced riders than ever The German Ambassador at Washington, Dr. Sept 10. Charles Hirer Park. Boston: May 30. before. With all the diversity of pattern, Von Holleben, will visit Philadelphia oa Feb. Kept. 5. Asbury Park; June 4. Sept. 5. Spring 7, and will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John field: June 10 and 11. and Sept 3 and 5. Wil PITTSBURGH RACE. however, they may be roughly divided into Thomson Spencer, of 1507 Spruce street. He will low Grove. Philadelphia; June 13. Sept 7, West two classes those which offer a broad, visit the Commercial Museums, and in the even Kod Wheelmen, Wilkesbarre: June 15. Sept 15, Harry Elkcs Winner in the Six-Days soft, resting place on the wheel, and those ing will open the German-American Charity Ball Pleasure Beach Bridgeport: June 23. Got, 6, In which are simplv a working base for the at the Academy of Music. Previous to the ball ternational Park. Washington; June 26, Aug. Affair. rider. The first class takes in all the "hy he will be the guest of honor at a dinner to be "7. Buffalo Field Club; July 2. Sept. 17, New- Harry Elkes won the 72-hour race, which gienic," "anatomical," pneumatic, and given by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Railly, at Jersey bicycle track, Vailesburg; July 16, Aug. ended at Pittsburg Saturday, Jan. 29, and heavily-upholstered saddles; while the lat their residence, No. 1804 Eittenhouse square. i!0. Racine Athletic Club. Wisconsin. the finish of the event was exciting. At ter class includes the hard, or slightly pad At the Academy he will occupy Mr. Ueilly©s The committee in charge of the arrange 11.40 the other contestant retired from the ded affairs with narrow backs and long, proscenium box, in company with a distinguished narrow pommels. Each class is found by party of Philadelphia©s "four hundred." ments of the big circuit is considering plans track, leaving Bikes and Waller to fight Tickets can be procured from the members of for middle-distance races at all the big out the battle for first place, but Waller many to be the only comfortable kind. the Committee of Arrangements as follows: meets. The association has decided to en was not equal to the emergency and Elkes The question with riders is, substantially, Edmund H. Teubner, chairman, southeast corner gage 30 racing men, including two sprint. finished first, two yards to the good. The whether they should choose a seat or a sad Fifth and Chestnut streets; Edmund Wolsieffer. t»ue unpaced, two middle, one long distance, record of the race and the prize money won dle. The only answer to be found is in. the corresponding secretary, 1117 Chestnut street: and 24 pacemakers for the season- The was as follows: style of their position. Killers who dis Herman Sternau, recording secretary, 327 Market men will be retained with salaries. A pa- M, Tds. Prize. tribute their weight, between the pedals, street; Hon. Chfls. F. Warwick, treasurer, City • •jag outfit, consisting of 32 multicycles, 1 Bikes ., M ...... 1.822 60 $800 handle bars and saddle, and keep them Hall; M. Richards Muckle, chairman finance com j-anging in size from tandems to sextets, 2 Waller ...... 1.322 68 400 selves so poised as to be always ready to mittee, Ledger Office. has been secured and will follow the N. 3 Scbinneer ...... _.. .1.314 250 shift their weight, want chiefly a solid, O. T. A. riders around the circuit. Mana- 4 Hall ...... 1,311 150 shapely base to brace against, with some per Ducker announced that he lias prac 5 Walters ~ ...... 1.309 11 100 thing of a pommel to keep them from slid tically chosen his riders, but declined to 6 Dencb ...... 1.129 5 50 ing off. This class of riders often find the make public their names. New officers were 7 Cannon ...... 1,115 2 50 broad, soft saddles actually uncomfortable. elected as follows: S— Ruckel ...... 1,101 0 60 The riders who sit on a wheel as they do 9 Ueasfbaw ...... S78 0 on a chair want as broad and soft a seat President E. C. Hodsrett. Boston: vice president. C. A. Johnson. Buffalo; secretary. Henry B. as will permit them to work their legs, and Ducker. Boston; treasurer, tn. M,. Rich. Bridge are apt to tted the best shaped of the hard, port. BITS OF RACING NEWS. narrow saddles wearisome. Membership Commit tee I. H. Adams. Spring Exceptions exis* in both cases, however. field; C. B. Blomeeke, Newark: R. E\ Pelouze. A 72-nour professional race will be held at Hard and soft saddles are both growing in Lo-uisville. Philadelphia from Feb. 21 to ©J6. popularity. In adjusting saddles the height of th^ handle bars is considered by riders The National Circuit will be run under the Indoor racing Is dead off in St. Petersburg, sanotio-w and rules of the L. A. W. of experience. Those who ride with the as last year $80 to shoot for the Illinois State Club medals. ing in and around Cincinnati Mr. Trim- The score follows: • ble has endeavored to arrange some I 20 lire birds. matches. In order to start the ball rolling TRAP IN CHICAGO. D. S; Shaw.-...... 22112 22122 21112 11121— 20 J. tL Mackie. a/representative of the Peters T. P. Hjcka ...... Mill 21121 22112 22221—20 Cartridge Co. and King Powder Co., chal H. Wilev ...... 22202 62221 21122 22122—18 lenged Trimble to a match at 100 Blue A. C. Paterson .... .20*21 11101 0212* 10*22-43 Rocks, unknown tingles. The match was SCORES MADE AT WATSON'S SHOOTING C. P. Riebards ...... 12211 22111 02122 2302S—17 shot at Maekie's home, at Madisouvilie, O. PERSONAL MENTION FROM WESTEKN R, Kuss ...... 22122 22;::r 2::."C2 22222—20 The weath&r conditions were very unfavor Von Usngerke ..... 22222 2^ 1^22—20 GROUNDS ON LIYEJIRDS, O. E. Ootoiey ...... 10210 r~, - - i2KH—15 able, as a gale of wind was blowing and PENNSYLVANIA. D. E. Young ...... 12112 21 UO 2^/i.i 10120—10 dark, threatening clouds covered the sky. N; M Xusley ...... 02222 20100 1*102 10112—13 Trimble was slightly handicapped by being H. Wiley (Buck). .. .22222 23122 20122 22122—19 compelled to use a borrowed gun, but shot Fred Gilbert Killed 49 Out ol 50—L, Demoris ...... ; .21200 00001 w —4 a fine, steady race, and made the splendid Geo, E, Sebring Goes to Florida—Dr. D. S. Palmer ...... 22112 10220 20001 21121—14 score of 90 out of 100. Mackie started out Willard and Leader Made Good Workman ...... 2O121 02012 22111 21121—17 well and led at the first 25. but could not P, Regard Will Take a Party to B. S. Rice...... 20*0222222 12321 12012—16 keep up his gait, finally finishing with 81; H. Russell ...... 10122011121120111112—17 a very creditable score under the bard con Scores—Eureka and Andubon Gun E. S. Rice ...... 22212 *2222 12122 22212—19 ditions. The scores follow: South America—Pennsyliania and Trtaibie/ .11111 11111 1.1.1 GO 10114 11101—21 EPISCOPAL SCHOOL. TEAM WON. 11111 11110 11111 11101 01111—22 Clubs Hold Tneir Monthly Shoot, 11111 11111 01111 11111 11101—23 Ohio Border League Elect Officers. Hill 11110 11111 11111 11111—24—90 The Red Dragon Canoe Club Gun Maekie ...11110 11111 11111 11101 11101—22 The pigeon shooting in Chicago is now en- Pittsburg, Pa., Feb. 1.—Gun, Editor ners Defeated. 01101 00011 11011 01111 11110—17 "Sporting Life:"—"Pap," George Woodruff, Joying a. boom, and some of the cracks are Among the many branches of recreation 01111 11111 10111 01011 11111—21 trying their-skill at live birds, on Watson's 01111 1111011111 10111 10111—21—81 of Rochester, Pa., while very sick, got up 'grounds, nearly every day. enjoyed by members of the Red Dragon LESTER. out of his bed and ordered 200 loaded shells On Jan. 10 Fred. Gilbert shot at 50 birds Canoe Oinb of Philadelphia is that of trap fq>r pigeon shooting. He said if he did not and scored 49. On Jan. 11 he grassed 49 shooting. From, early tell, 'or ; as soon as, have some loaded shells in the house lie out of 50 again, making a total of 98 out of the boats are stored for the winter, the ! THIRTY-FIVE AT THE SCORE. would be sick ail winter. 100 for two days. Ed. Fox scored 39 out members who enjoy shooting: indulge in After returning froni a. Blue Rook shoot of 50, Ed. Bingham 28 out of 30, ; Goodwin. breaking Blue Rocks. Three traps are used Members of the Hell Gate Gun Club one day last week "Uncle Jo-im" Gelm said: 16 out of 25 and Dr. Shaw 33 out. of 38 on and the targets thrown from the wharf in Turn Out Well. "It beats the Blue Rocks how the devil the sanie date. front of the 'club house. Thirty-five members of the Hell Gate Gun blew yesterday, don't it." ----- On'Jan. 12 R. W. W right killed 39 out of . For some time these gunners have been Club, of Brooklyn, took part in the month George E. Sebring-. the owner of the Ohio 50; J. Glover 21 out of 30, Amberg and trying to' arrange a team match with some ly shoot of that organization at Dexter China Company at Bast Palestine, O., wsus Gbodwin each 22 out of 25. club which they could defeat, and at last Park, L. I., on Jan: 25. The last half of in the city for a few days last week, buying On Jan. 14 L. Harrison scored 54 out of decided that the gun club of the Episcopal the race was decided in a snow squall, fishing tackle and ammunition. Mr. Se 04. Leader 47 out of 50 and Ed Fox 45 out School would be about their size. A team which bothered the shooters considerably. bring will leave on the first of February for of 50. match was accordingly arranged which took Colonel John H. Voss was in his element, Florida, where he will spend all of the On Jan. 15 the following scores were place on the Red Dragon's grounds on however, and his fine shooting cost him month fishing and shooting. He expects to made; Saturday, Jan. 22. the cigars for the entire party, according to land a tarpon, or two before he returns Shot Kill-1 Shot Kill- The day was a miserable one, rain and an. old custom of the club. nt. ed.| at. ed. wind prevailing. The Blue" Rocks were A meeting of the members was held after Mr. D. P. Reigfoard, of this city, will JY Harrison.. 82 731 W. Hood...... 15 15 thrown very fast and at sharp angles. the snoot for the purpose of considering a take a party of friends on a long yachting F P. Smith., 40 301 Dr. Miller.... 15 12 The visitors easily took the lead at the challenge from the Jeajinette Gun Club to trip to South. America. Besides Mr. Reig- Dr. Shaw.... 31 281 Humphrey ... 15 12 start and finally won by a margin of ten shoot a ten-men team match. No decision hard the party will consist of Mrs. Relg- I,. Willard... 40 37| Dr. Carson ....15 12 birds. W. Barr. of the Episocpals, easily was reached, but it is probable that the hard, Miss Daisy Lytle, Miss Hamilton, 1 >r. Murphv ..... 20 11 K. B. Carson.. 14 9 carried off the honors for the day, breaking challenge will be accepted. Scores: Rodger Williams and Mr. Charles Lytle. Steck -".....'.. 30 28 Hess ...... 10 - 10 24 out of a possible 25, a splendid score Putti ...... 17 15| Glover ...... 12 11 CLUB SHOOT—TEN BIRDS. Captain Harding will pilot the party during K. 1'atteiscn.. 20 18| Hollester .... 9 7 under the conditions. G. Morris came next the voyage. The party will leave Philadel on the visitors' team with 19. C. Brinton John H. Voss, 30yds...... 12211 11222—10 phia about Feb. 1. and the first stop will J. S. Houston. 20 19j Darlington ... 10 11 broke 16. and P. Brinton 15—a total of 74. Fred Trostel 30yds...... 11221 12021— 9 On Jail. 15 the Eureka Gun Club held Kugene Doeiuck, 30yds...... 21122 01222— 9 be made at Nassau. Miey will sail around The Red Dragon's best man w-;is "Count" Courad Weber. SOyds...... 2122* 00121— 7 the West Indian Islands, and from there their regular shoot for club medals. But Rogers, with 19 broken; Fenimore came to the north coast of South America. After three clean scores of ten were made, S. next, with 18; Francis smashed 16, and Gus Nowak, 30yds...... *1122 **221— 7 Glover, F. P. Herd and F. Smith being the Henry Foister, 30yds...... 01221 *0122— 7 spending some time there the party will Murray 11—a total of 64. It must be said J. A. Belden, 28yds...... 10221 22121—9 return to Florida by easy stages. Mr. Reig- skillful ones, Two men shot up their back for Mr. Murray that he was using a new scores, Messrs. Rice and Hoyt, the first- \V. A. Sands, 28yds...... 22222 2022— 9 hard expects to be absent about three gun and had not faced the traps for nearly Philip Woelfel, 2Syds...... C0122 0022*— 5 months. named scoring 9 out of 10. The scores fol a year. Ernest Mote, 28yds...... 11222 12021— 9 J. F. Stoddard, of Kast Palestine, p., has low: After the match several smaller events John Schlicht, 28yds...... 11212 02112— 9 surprised his many friends by going off Ten live birds. , 22ii 12 01200- 8 Hoyt ...... 2220111111—9 were shot, in which Morris, Barr and Fran Chris Rabenstein. 28yds.... and getting married. J. F., how could cis shot well. In a double bird match C. Eiuil Peterson, 28yds...... 1020.1 22102— 7 you? _? , E. S. Rice ...... 2221122020—8 Brinton led with 8 out of 10. Em 11 Steffens, 28yds...... 11110 01002— 6 Billy Smith and J. B. Sawyer, of the F, P. Lord ...... 12112 12222—10 The scores follow: Peter Gamis. Jr.. 28yds.... .loan 21021— 8 Ed. Stock ...... 20212 22211— 9 01112 *2122— 8 Wilkinsburg Gun. Club, hare been making A. C. Patterson ...... 21122*1212—9 EPISCOPAL SCHOOL TEAM. L. T. Muench, 28yds...... some very good scores at targets lately. C. C. Hesg...... 22222 *2120— 8 G. Morris 1101101110110110101111111—19 J. P. Dannefelser, 28yds.. 22100 22222— 8 Considerable rivalry exists asi to which is Dr. Miller ...... 12102 11222— 9 O. Brinton 11101 11103 01111 00100 Otlll—16 Charles Lang, 28yds...... 01*21 21021— 7 the better shot of the two. Their last W. Barr ..1111111111111101111111111—24 Txmis Stelzle, 28yds...... 10001 01211— 6 Pumphrey ...... 22210 11211— 9 Dan Valenti. 28yds...... 11121 11011— 9 match resulted in a tte, each scoring 86 out R. B. Carson ...... 02120 22022— 7 P. Brinton 11101 10110 11011 01100 00110—15—74 of the 100. . - .. •" ' . Dr. C. W. Carson ...... 01110 10122— 7 RKD DRAGON TEAM. Richard Regan, 2Syds...... 00112 11001— 0 Francis ...101101101101101 10001 11101—16 ,T. Himmelsbach, 28yds...... 0022* 1210*— 5 Fred Grace, of New Castle. Pa., dro/ppert Hoyt Back ...... *222* 21220— 7 Charles Schaefer, 28yds.. • • ..2020* 20022— 5 in one day this week for a little chat. Fred F. P. Stansird ...... 21020 22202— 7 Fenimore . .10010 11111 10:)10 01111 11111—18 says that, the Pennsylvania and Ohio Border L. Hi Goodrich..;,.,...... 22222 20022— 8 Rogers . . .10110 11111 01110 10111 11101—19 Joseph Newman, 28yds...... 02111 21202— 8 O. Antoine ...... ,21222 01221— 9 Murray .. .01010 00110 10100 01011 00110—11—61 John Kessler. 28yds...... 12211 00120— 7 League will have some rousing shoots this J. Glover ...... 12222 12122—10 10 targets, known—Morns 8, Ban- S, Francis 7, F. W. Ricliter, 2'Syd's...... 11102 20002— 6 summer. At a meeting of the league, held Xetn, ...... ,...=...,1202020220— 6 C. Brinton 6. A. Fenimore (>, P. Brinton 6, Rog Joseph IJnck. 28yds...... -20110 2020*— 5 at. New Castle last week, the following of L. Willard ...... 10111 21101— 8 ers 6, Murray 4. Paid Geinel. 28yds...... 00102 20020— 4 ficers were elected: President. P. H. F. Smith ...... 1211222112—10 15 targets, unknown—Francis 15; G. Morris 12, Charles Trigger. 28yds...... 20110 11221— 8 Shaner; vice president. R. W: Cunmnghkm; ,Tas Houston ...... 22202 22122— 9 P. Brinton 11, Engle 10. George K. B'rclt, 28yds.... .02222 20012— 7 secretary and treasurer. Frank Harlan. nil W; Priekett ...... 20012 22222— 8 10 targets, known—Barr 8, C. Brinton 8, Mor Henrv Koch. 28vds...... 02021 00022—5 of New'Castle. The Meadville and Youngs- Mrs. Dr. Shaw ...... 12210 00000— 4 ris 8, Engle 3. P. J. Brennan. 28yds...... 02*12 02001—5 town Gun Clubs have withdrawn from the K. S. Rice ...... 12102 22222— 9 5 pair doubles—C. Brinton 8, Morris 6, P. Fmil Mnrquardt 26yds...... 10200 02010—4 league, but. other clubs will be elected to Darlington ...... 11211 10122— 9 Brintcn 5, Barr 5, Engle 4. Fred Guy, 26yds...... 00122 12112— 8 fill the vacancies. •••.,- , * +1 Geo. Airy ...... 21*22 21221— 9 Fred Wohler, 26yds...... 11022 1*011—7 J. "White" Wolstencroft, president of the On Jan. 19, the Audubon Gun Club held NEW UTRECHT LIVE BIRD SHOOT their club shoot for medals. Three men tied BROWN WAS IN GOOD FORM with their handicap, and after shooting at Grieff Led the last on Eight Out of 35 birds more decided to settle it at the Nine Dead. At the Shoot of the Mountain State February shoot. Gnu Club. this year. . The scores follow: ; ; The New Utrecht Gun Club held its regu J B. Vandergrift has resigned the presi lar fortnightly contest at live pigeons at Parkersburg, W. Va., Jan. 10.—Gun Editor dency of the Duquesne Country and Atlne- Fifteen live birds, with handicap, "Sporting L4fo:"—The eighth shoot of the I,. S. Wneor..(25) 22112 2121022211—14—2—15 Woodlawn Park, Brooklyn, Jan. 29. The ti'o Club, and George B. Preston, the old Morris ,.(30) 112101212210010—11—4—15 day was raw and the wind uneven, while Mountain State Gun Club for the Parkers- Izaak Walton of the club, lias been elected Frothingham . .(30) 00221 22100 22210—10—0—10 the birds were slow to rise because of the 'burg Steam Laundry gold trophy took to fill the vacncy. George Is. in deep w'alf-r K. S. Rioe . . ..(28) 022122100222201—11—3—14 snow on the ground. There was also a place yesterday at the club's grounds and now. Amlierg ...... (30) 2111222101 12012-13-2-15 match scheduled for a merchandise prize, was one of tlie most interesting Shoots of .T. N. Crossland has handed in an order Ilollester . . . ..(30) 2122201222 12212—14—2—15 which was not concluded, owing to a scar th« series. Tlie trophy had been held by for a Smith "Monogram" hiurnuer'.ess gun. V. K. Bissell ..(20) 110012112211222-13-2-15 city of birds. The only prize won was by "Cole" in two successive shoots and accord Mr. Croasland has been making so-rne very Ties on, 15. W. F. Sykes, who secured a handsome sil ing to the provisions of the award he had tine pigeon scores lately. In a match with Morris? .(30) 11001 21000w ver match box. The remaining prizes to but to win it another time in order to gain "Our Jim" he scored 47 to Mr. Benny s 4(5 Amberg .. .(30) 12122 21222 11212—15—2—15 be sho.t for are a pair of sliver mounted permanent possession Qf it. He, however, out of 50. "Our Jim" is no slouch, either. Hollester ... .(30) 22221 0111021121—14—2—15 ebony,rba<;ked military, brushes and a fburi- failed to carry off the honors yesterday Captain John S.. McTntosh, Dave M.C- Bissell' ...... (20) 20122 22120 22222—13—2—15 tain pen. The score of the club shoot is and the medal is now.in possession of A. H. Nnughter and Press Mc-Caiice to.dc ;\ little On the same day the following scores were made as follows: .'..•• © ©. Brown, .who won the event by a score of fly at some pigeons on the grounds of the in practice: G Grief ...... 02121 2222—8 45 out of 50 targets, ,;Mr. Brown has held, Sprintr Hill Gun Club last week. The cap Shot Kin-! Shot Kill. F. A. Thompson .... ©.-...... *2102 2012-7 tbo trophy/before and is one of the best tain killed 2J{ out of his 25. McNaugher-and at ed.! at ed. Dr. Wynne ..:...... 11103 0121—7 marksmen In the club. Ho must hold it- McCaiu-e.. 20 each. Rare! ...... 25 : 1<>! Gilbert ...... 27 25 P. Ad'Kms ...... "...... 11002 1122-7 through two more shoots in order to gain A series of team races between the simile Si-minoneti ....16 S! Frothingham ...10 (5 Frost ...... 12111 1020—7 .permanent'possession. P.arto ...... 35 28i Andrews ...... 15 8 W. K Svbes ...... 02103 2012—C and 'married men of the I-roquois Rifle Kice ...... 10 OlWilcox ...... 25 19 Toplitz "...... 12020 2021—6 The contest for the trophy- yesterday was Club will be imuiguratod shortly. Then C. Furgueson ...... 22220 1200—6 divided into two events of 25 targets each. August Hfrfmeister and Barney Kestner wiil On Jan. 21 McGnire killed 4(5 out of 50, For the prize, miss and out—F. A. Thompson The shooting was very good and the contest be in their glory. They are having a uui/.- O'Dounell 44 out of 50 and Franklin 42 out killed 1 bird. W. F. SVkes 8. Dr. Shepard 5. G. interesting throughout. The scores follow: zle made to "put on E. C, No. 2. of 50. E. Grief 7, S. B. Toplits 2, P. Adams 3, Dr. Club shoot. 50 Blue Rocks—A. H. Brown 45. Robert Gue shot at a rabbit with a cylin On Jan. 22 the following scores were Wynn 4. E. R. Pntton 40, F. M. Kiser 40, "Cole" 3!). C. der bore club, but missed it. Now be Is made in practice: At the conclusion of the shoot the annual L. Slnvton :13, Dr. W. M. Paden 29, Benja lookintr around for one that is full choke Shot Kill-] Shot Kill- meeting of the club was held and the fol min 19, W. E. McUougle 12. . for next fall. ' OLD HOSS. at cd.| at. ed. lowing officers were elected: President, W. The following scores were made in prac Claret...... 20 H'jDr, Shaw .....10 10 F. Sykes; vice president. A. A. Hegeman; tice sboots and sweeps: Wriglit ...... 20 19j Fehrman ..... 10 6 secretary and treasurer. Edgar G: Frost. Events ...... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WOLF WON THE CUP Mrs. Dr. Shaw.10 6! Dr. Carson ....15 10 Targets ...... 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 Houston ...... 15 13] Xeta ...... 15 S Steckel ...... 10 8|Dr. Miller.....20 15 TRIMBLE©S GOOD SHOOTING. Riser ...... 17 19 20 In a Liive Bird BJioot Held at WjJey ...... 10 SIHess...... 15 12 Brown ...... 21 14 ©.©. Deni©ille. Hollister .....21 HIPumphrer .....15 13 He Defeats J. H. Mackie in an Indi Slayton ...... 14 K. B. Carson.. 15 lOIPattison ...... 10 9 Cole ...... 21 20 23 A live bird shoot was held at Denville. Hot Springs, and represent Du Pout and Hazard smokeless powders. Make AMMUNITION! Joseph B. Murray, of the Red Dragon Canoe ,Club. Philadelphia. WHS triade an honorary member of the Park Island Can Ammunition That SHOOTS! oeing Association, of Trenton, N. J., at tfceir last animal meeting. Mrs. M. F. Lindsley, of Cincinnati, wife of Milt Lindsiey, maker of the King©s smokeless and semi-smokeless powder, is now in the East, and \vi!i visit her many friends at st-me of the tournaments in this vicinity during her stay. She expects to be present at the Philadelphia Trap Shoot ers© League shoot at Glen willow GUI*. Club grounds on .Feb. 5. She can do a lot >f good work when it comes to ei">onndiiig the merits of Peters shells and King©s smokeless. At the New York Sportsmen©s Association Rifle Tournament "Tuck" Tucker, of the St. Louis Base HOT TOO PERSONAL BUT JUST PER Ball Club, was a caller at "Sporting Life" parlor at the Sportsmen©s Sho.w. lie had been spending the fall in shooting gatr.e. SONAL ENOUGH. and in breaking Blue Hocks, a sport which he thoroughly enjoys. Tuck says he wi©ll put up a good game of ball next season and Breaks ail Previous Records. Bits ol News and Gossip Abo at Men expects to be in the front rank. B. S. Johnson, of Atlantic City, defeated ioo-Shot Championship won by Mr. H. M. SPENCER. 2424 Wfcoin All Lovers ol Shooting Know Thomas Mowcroft. of Philadelphia, in a 25-live bird match at Stocktoii. X. J., on out of a possible 2500. Six of the Ten high scores. Jan. 29. by the score of 1G to I'.',. The in Person or Through the Medium mateti was shot under A. S. A. rules, SSvds rise, for $25 a side. First in Every Competition won with o! General Fame, Colonel A. G. Court.ney. of the Remington Arms Company. New York, was a constant D. D. Bray defeated C. D. Liraderman at visitor at the Exposition. ©He spent most Art a IDS. Neb., ou Jan. IT. by the sx©ore of of his; time around the exhibit of the 48 to 47 out of 50 live birds. 32 yards rise. Hemington Arms Company, a.nd met many of his old friends, who are glad to know NEW YORK OFFICE: of his success with the Remington gun. The 88 CHAMBERS STREET. E. E. Neal. of Chicago, has challenged Colonel is always popular, either" at tho Tit PETERS miEE CO,, Geo. E. Beck, of Indianapolis, to shoot for traps or in a parlor, aud his friends are T. H. KELLER. CINCINNATI, OHIO. t.h<_© Grand Hotel cup. As both men are countless. good target shots the race will doubtless be an interesting one. Frank Sberman. formerly of Athens, Pa., defeated J. \V. Hawkins. a brother of J. Frank Parmelee. of Omaha. Neb., writes Mowell Hawkins. the crack pigeon sl:ot of us. claiming May 24. 2f>. 20 and 27 us dates Baltimore, in a match of continuous pool at I©or -the Nebraska State Sportsaieii©s uext Baltimore on Jan. 27. She mi an played 200 annual tournament at Omaha. to Howkins© 100 and won by 200 lo 87. Shermah scored six full t©rarnes and Haw Paul North writes that he has been in kins one. Sherman is a member of the formed that Chan. Powers, of Decatur. 111., Diahoga Gun Club of Athens. Pa., and a was a personal guest of Mr. E. S. Rice, of crack target shot as well as an expert lish- Chicago, to ihe Gruud American Handicap erman. last year, and therefore is not a manufac turer©s agent. Had the Du PoiU Powder H. T. Hearser. secretary of the Limited Company paid Mr. Powers© expenses, it Gun Club of indianapolis, Ind.. writes us would have made him a manufacturer©s that they h.-ive succeeded in getting a rate agent. to Hot Springs, Ark., of $22.95 for the round trip, sold only or, Feb. 12, good for ten days. A special parlor car will leave P. Klin? defeated Dr. Starkloff at St. Feb. 12 at 11.45 A. M.," arriving at the Louis, on Jan. 16. by the score of 91 to 00. Springs the following day at noon. out of 100 live birds. The match was for UFLIN 6 RAN-D. POWDER CO. $100 a side, lose)- pay for birds. CO yards Charles Zwirlein, of Yardville, N. J., rise, A. S. A. rules to govern. writes us that a sweep will be shot at his place Feb. 4 at ten birds, $5.00. birds includ J. B. Rogers, a prominent sportsman and ed, 21yds rise. 50yds boundary, one barrel, trap shot, of Warwick. N. Y., was in at gun below the elbow. Other sweeps to fol KEYSTONE SHOOTING LEAGUE. tendance at the Sportsmen©s Exposition, low. The Morris Canvas Boats lie visited "Sporting Life-" booth every day H. W. Stevenson Ij<>d in the Last Club Unequalled in Slivng©h. Beautiiul in Finish. and had many kind words for us. Dr. ,T. D. Knowlton, of New York, has started for Europe, where he will partici Handicap Shoot. Royal Robinson has resigned as secretary pate in some of the big pigeon shooting The Keystone Shooting League of Phila and director of the Limited Gun Club of events. delphia, held their regular shoot on Jan. 29, Indianapolis. Ind.. and the vacancies have which drew out; a good number of shooters. been filled by John M. Lilly, as director, Lamar Pritchard, of Pottsville, defeated notwithstanding the cold, disagreeable Will not Leak. Will not Crack. Low Pi iced. and H. T. Hrarsey as secretary. John .McHugh, of Mill Creek, in a match weather. Send for illustrated catalogue. FHEE. at Pottsville. Pa., on .Tan. 29. Each shot at The target shoot. *vns wen by H. W. B. N. MORRIS, VEAZIE, MAINE, Captain B. A. Bartlett and J. H. Cam- 11 birds, trap and handle. Rhode Island Stevenson on the score of 47 out of 65. Kindly mention this papor. eron. two representatives of the Winchester rules, for $50 a side. Pritchard killed 7 and The live bird shoot was a tie between J. Repeating Anns Co., were guests of the McHugh 4. but one bird was killed out Rons, H. B. Stevenson, H. Landis, William Rosedale Gun Club, at Toronto. Can., on of the n©rst ten birds released for the two Stevenson and Bergner on nine kills each. CLEVELAND GUN CLUB. Jan. '22. Captain Bartlett gave one of his men. The scores follow: famous exhibitions with the Winchester Club handicap, 10 live birds, handicap rise; Chic and North Won the Club Medals gun, showing the rapid and fancy shooting Ralph Worthington "Redwing," of Cleve entrance $2. that can be accomplished with this weapon. land, p.. won the silver Cup ©for the best Henry. 29yds...... 12022 20202 7 at Blue Hocks. His performance was witnessed by a large average, under a handicap rule for the sea O. Fitzgerald. 28yds...... 01110 11221 8 The regular shoot of the Cleveland Gun crowd of spectators. son©s shooting in the Cleveland Gun Club. J. Boss, 29yds...... ©.22211 22012 9 Club was held ;;t the club©s .grounds, Cleve "Redwing" was the only scratch man who A. C. Stevenson, 28vds...... 101 22 20201 7 land, O.. and the bndges were won by Chic. \VI1I King made a run of 50 live birds finished, the others dropping out because H. \V. Stevenson. 27yds ...... 02000 11112 0 and North. The strong wind made high straight in sweeps at the Haaehvood Gun they claimed a scratch man had no chance W. Stcelman, 27yds...... 00220 21202 7 scores impossible. The score follows: W. H. Pack. 29yds ...... 00222 02102 6 Bodie ...... 00111 00001 00111 10110 Club grounds, Pittsburg. Pa., on Jan. 13. to win. Here is a note for Captain George, H. B, Stevenson, 29yds ...... 222*2 12122 f) In a 20 bird race he was the only contestant of. the Florists. 10111 11111 11001 ... ..-22 to kill straight. He expects to start soon Harrison. 28yds ...©...... 10101 11*21 S James ...... 10110 10010 10011 11010 W. M. 1©uek. 30yds...... 22202 02222 00111 1111001000 ...... IS) for Monte Carlo, to participate in the B. D. Fulford, of Utica. N. Y.. repre H. Landis. 30yds. .. .22121 12022 0 Grant ...... 11011 10001 00101 11110 pigeon shooting events at that place. From senting the Remington gun and IJ. M. C. W. N. Stevenson, 29yds. . .01212 22122 0 11010 00111 1011...... -21 there he will visit other shooting grounds ammunition, won best average in the tar Sanford. 29yds ...... 1202O 22202 7 Cflic ...... 11111 llltl 11101 11011 and without doubt will sustain the good get events for three days at Hamilton, J. Vandegrift. 20yds...... 22102 20120 7 11101 10011 0011...... 27 reputation he lias established in this coun Canada, on Jan. 19. 20 and 21. breaking 14.©3 I. Bndd. 30yds ...... 22223 02210 8 P. Nutt ...... 101000111100111 00110 try for being a lirst-class pigeon shot. out of 150. an average of !).x6 per cent. At E. Johnson. SOvtls...... 22002 20000 4 00100 10001 ...... 1« live birds he shot well, killing 40 out of 4.1 W. Bucknoll, 2Syds ...... 11202 12210 8 White ...... 00111 11010 10000 OHIO George Borst. a well-known sportsman of shot at. In the big event he grassed 19 Bergner. 30yds ...... 02222 12222 0 11001 01101 0101...... -18 Rochester. N. Y.. was a visitor at the out of 20 from the 32-yard mark. J. Kothacker. ,©50yds ...... 22022 2220 7 Sox ...... ,«00111 01111 11101 10100 Sportsmen©s Exposition. He is a regular Club handicap, 50 targets and handicap. Ser 11111 10Q11 ...... 22 attendant at all of the New York State Garret Remsen. a cousin of J. S. S. geant system. Dale ...... 11100 10110 11011 00101 shoots, and his scores are usuallv near the Remsen, tho crack amateur shot, won the Hdp. Broke. Missed. 11010 noil oio...... -20 II. W. Stevenson...... 15 47 IS North ...... 1011011011 11101 11111 top. ___ contest of the Brooklyn Gun Club on Jan. J. A. Ross 10 46 14 20. breaking 23 out of 25 Blue Rocks. 10111 00110 1011...... -23 Jbhn Rehrig won the club shoot of the W. H. Wolstencroft...... 4 46 8 Doolittle ...... 10111 00011 11100 10101 W. M. Pack...... 7 14 11100 11001 ...... 18 Switzerland Gun Club, at Lehighton, Pa©., Bucknell ...... 14 on Jan. 2G, breaking 2o out of 25 Blue D. A. Upson, of Cleveland, the crack Page ...... 00101 11101 1110011110 pigeon shot, is now in Tallahassee. Fla.. Landis ...... 4 1319 © 11111 00000 101...... 20 Rocks. spending the winter. He has been having Sfinford ...... i) June ...... 100000101011111 100OO some good sport with quail which are unite Harrisou ...... 15 as 11001 11011 0010...... 17© Ralph Trimble, of Covington. Ky.. de plentiful at that place. \V. N. Stevenson.©...... 7 18 Dock ...... 00100 00000 OOOCO 00111 feated J. Mackie. of Cincinnati. O.. in a Van Loon ...... 23 85 10010 00011 ...... 8 match at 100 targets, on Jan. 20, by the- Ridge ...... 5 IS Silsby ...... 10010 10111 10000 10111 score of 00 to 81. The weather conditions Captain E. B. Wadsworth was re-elected W. Steelman ...... 1G 29 00111 11110 010...... 19 A. C. Stevenson ...... 7 5S4 23 were very unfavorable for good scores. president of the Boston Shooting Associa . ©,4 Kedwing ...... 11111 11111 11011 10000 Trimble is a representative of the Du Pont tion for the ensuing year. "Puck" is very ,1. Henry...... 7 01011 00111 ...... 21 Powder Co., aiid Mackie, of the Peters popular with tie bean-eating shooters. W. H Pack...... 10 ttO Brockway ...... 01101 01110 01000 11010 Cartridge Co. C. Fitzgerald...... 15 27 38 11010 00101 01011 ...... IS ©H. B. Stevenson ...... 10 24 26 Don ...... 00000 10010 10000 01101 John J. Sumpter. Jr., of Hot Springs, de * Withdrawn. William Clegg. of Roxborousrh, defeated feated Gep. Clements, of Pine Bluff. Ark., 10001 11001 1(1110 0010. 15© C©has. J. Weinnian. of Manayunk, at Bar open sweepstake. 25 targets; entrance $1. George ...... 00101 00101 10111 01011 in H match at 50 targets from Magautrap Sergeant system. W. II. Wolsteneroft 22, W. 1110000111 10011 ...... 20 ren Hill, Pa., on Jan. 26. by the score of at Pine Bluff on Jan. 25. Bach scored ,",©.) M. Pack 20. Ridge ll>, Sanford 19, Henry 12, IS to 17 out of 2"> live birds, 28yds. rise: out of 50. but iu the shoot-off at 25 targets Steelmau 10. 50yds. boundary. Clegg had two birds dead Sumpter broke 24 to, his opponent©s 20. The AN EASY WINNER. out of bounds and Weimnan three. This is match, was for the individual championship STANLEY GUN CLUB. the fourth match of a series between these diamond medal, which is tho property of Dr. F. Baker in Form at the Crescent two men, and Clegg has been victorious in the Arkansas State Sportsmen©s Associa Briggs and Roberts Tied For the three of them. tion. _____ WILL K. PARK. Traps. Chin aware Prize. Dr. F. Baker carried off the honors at the A. P. Pope, of Cony, Pa., writes us The Stanley Gun Club, of Toronto. Can., Tuesday afternoon shoot at the Crescent. claiming Feb. 16 for the amateur live bird Bison Gun Club Shoot. on Jan. 22 held the n©rst shoot for the set Athletic Club grounds, at Bay Ridge, Jan. shoot at Corry, Pa., under his manage Only a few of the members of the Bison Gun of china aud other pmes. Following are IS. having high scores in all the events. ment. This tournament will draw a good Club attended the shoot at Buffalo on June 22. the scores: Scores: crowd of amateurs, as Mr. Pope under probably on account of the rain. Mack. Sale- Twenty-five sparrows and 25 targets Briggs, Twenty-five targets, Magautrap F. Raker 1S, stands how to entertain them. nian. Wilson and Bakeman won the honors. The sparrows 23. targets 21 : Roberts, sparrows 23, J. M. Lattimer 14, E. Jenkins 13, W. Bake-v. 4. scores made were as follows: targets 21 : Albert, sparrows 13. targets 15. Fifteen targets, known angles F. Baker 10, William Gibbs, of Newbnrg, N. Y.. . visit- Kveuts. 1 2 "• 4 5 Scores at 25 targets K. Crewe 24. Lucas 21. Jenkins 7, Lattimcr 7, W. Baker 1. the Exposition a couple© of days. He Targets. 10 10 10 25 5p Fifteen sparrows Wilson 14, Chapman 14, Fifteen targets, Magautrap F. Baker 11, Lat- ^vell©-known sportsman through the Mack ...... 8 10 . . 20 « Townley 13, Fleet 12. McClure 12, James 12, tiiner 8, Jenkins 6, W. Baker 2. iiver Valley, aud a good shot at Bauman ...... 811 610 t©l McDuff 11. Da vis 8. Herbert <1 Team match, 25 targets, known angles F Cooper ...... 10 6- is 5 Ten targets Musson !>, McClure 9, Chapman Baker 39, W. Baker 2. Total, 22. J. Lattimer Foxie ...... 10 417.. 9. Wilton 7. Herbert 7. McDuff 7. Fleet 6. 14, Jenkins 10. Total 24. Sa©.email ...... ',) .. 15 0 Townley (!. Da vis 5. James. 5. Team match, Magautrap F. Baker 17, W. Covington, Ky.. will be Wilson 1 ...... 15 .. Ten targets Roberts a, McDuff 8, Lucas 8, Baker 3. Total, 20. Lattimer 10. Jenkias *. er©s shoot, at Bakemau ...... 9 .. Brick 7. Musson 6. Total 19. ^ , ! LIFE. EVENT 1. EVENT .2121*22 6! Hallowell ..2221222 7 I ..11*1122 6 .f. Taylor ...21*2222 6 . .212O111 61 Money . ....1121111 7! fl Remington Fragment. . .022*222 61 H. C. H.... .0221212 6 .. 1212111 7! Adolph . . . . UlZi^ii Y . .1121011 6| Dutchy . .. . .20?.1212-« . .1222222 7i Kellw" . .. .1202112 6 OL-s -, . .1202112 6! Greer . ....2212222 7 . .22*2222 6, .220_©110-5| Blenderman .2111112 7 ..1122222-7! Heid .....©121122-6 y/7 ...... 21112*1 6 ...... 0020221-4 j ,5v If TK U Iet ^ M * a *un bearing th» I*nol»g* ©fciyan bftv JTISI ort©ss ..lark of the Remington Arms Company you fl new Remington euo. Would nut APGAR©S BENEFIT. Event 3 15 birds, handicap shoot, $8.76 en- ! know that you have in your handTai©arnY "»toflJC of solid surer be appropriate1 trance. I ,> v!C v. *?!fy 9\dePe,n,ded upon to do .its work, if Money (29yds.) ...... 11211 01212 12011 13 it be held aright. The Remington gun is bulk Keller (29yds.) ...... 11221 20212 22222 14 i by practical people, and. under the test of htrd HOI THE BOYS BEHAVED THEM Taylor (21)yds.) ...... 11112 22011 21112 14 | «reer (29yds.) ...... 11111 11222 21022 14 j service, »t will not be found wanting. In pen Hallowell (29yds.) ...... 12122 22200 22222 13 etration, pattern, balance, and wealing quali SELVES AT ORANGE LAKE, Wise (28yds.) ...... 22221 21222 01112 14 ties, it is everythmg that a first-class gun should £!rf , ,vSC 1ho Purch»se it may rest safe- Last Monday I met and conversed w C. Smith (28yds.) ...... *2121 12221 21011 13 I best of the New Jersey clientage of sL Halstead (2,Syd.«.) ...... 22112 01121 11111 14 i fflrae^ 7 V g0t g Events 1 2 3 4. 5 G 7 8 9 10 11 12 IS Targets .10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 H. Money . . 9 8 W. Everett. Huyraond. ... 5 '3.7 7 l)i- Wolf ...... 10 8 WON BY Warner ...... 10 7 Van Keuren ...... 0 Ell. Taylor ...... 10 8 ...... FRED. GILBERT, OF IOWA Erdiuann ...... 4 65 Griff ...... 6 9 ...... WITH "BOB" EMSLIE WON ,\ MATCH. The Base Ball Umpire an Expert With the Gun. St. Thomas. Jan. 25.--This city for a small place can send to the front a number SOME OF THE ATTRITIONS THAT of pigeon shooters that can hold their own in any company. WILL BE OFFERED. Recently the St. Thomas Gun Club held OU PONT TROPHY, WITH TITLE, a live bird shoot, which drew out a good "Champion of United States at Live Birds.1 crowd of contestants and some fine sport E. C. CUP, WITH TITLE, was enjoyed, A match was shot between The New England Association to Give a II. D. Brnslie. the well and favorably- "Champion Target Shot of America." known base ball umpire, and William Mar- KANSAS CITY STAR CUP, WITH TITLE, gette. of Buffalo. Each man shot at 25 live Grand Show—Big Game in Wild birds, 28yds rise, A. S. A. rules. Eroslie ©©Champion at Pigeons." was as cool and full of nerve as though State—Live Fish and Hatcheries umpiring a close game, and won the match after a "tit* on 21 out of 25. In recent contest Mr. Gilbert shot at 125. killed Two sweeps were shot, each at 10 birds. Exhibit—Will Open March 14. Yiro won the first on a clean score and 125, in bounds 122. bangan took the second on 9 out of 10. Everybody is talking about the big sports Bmslie killed S out of 10 in each sweep. Gives High Velocity, Regular Pat men's show to btv given by the New Eng The scores follow: land Association in the Mechanics' Build Match at 25 birds. S2,-, a *ii1c. Rraslie ...... 11021 21201 11211 2201021121—21 tern, Invariable Results. ing. in Boston, which, with its six acres- Margetto .. . .1012-2 ir.i22ii 21222 21112 21021—-'1 of floor space and its elegant appointments. Tie shot off at 5 birds. is undoubtedly the finest and best equipped Emslie .. , . . 13021—4|Margette .. ..01011—8 show building in the country. Svyeep No. 1, 10 birds. POUR STRAIGHT SCORES The association is said to be spending Raillis ...... 12202 01010— C some $2o,<>00 in the construction of a big Langan...... 12112 22010— S artificial lake, an Indian village, a game Pollock ...... 02110 12121- 8 Made by Class A Men at the Emerald park, rifle and revolver ranges, and other Margette ...... 12111 01122— !) Gun Club Shoot. * entertaining features, and reports from con Brown ...... f...... 01211 10212— 8 Dr. James P. Ruyl, of the Highland Park tractors give promise of many displays by Scott ...... 20101 12001— 0 Gun Club, and S. M. Van Alien, the Jamaica exhibitors on a scale of novelty and elab Bmslie ...... 11011 11011— S crack, tu-e the latest converts to the ranks 3?. orateness never before attempted. Street ...... 21111 11001— 8 of the Emerald G>m Club, and ujade their Big game— elk, moose, caribou, deer and Yiro ...... 12112 21121—10 first appearance with that organization at wild boar— are coming from the Corbin Odoll ...... 10011 22010— 15 its live bird shoot at Dexter Park Jan. 18. game preserves in New Hampshire; also Stevens ...... 10002 12001— 5 In all twenty-six members faced the traps, IS A PERFECT ALL AROUND LOAD bear and many smaller animals. Sweep No. 2, 10 birds. each shooting at 1.0 birds, under the point The Rocky Mountain sheep ("big horn") Donloy ...... 0101101110—0 Odell ...... 12110 10002— (i system. In class A four straight scores EITHER IN and goats aie coining from the West. These Langan ...... 10112 11211— 9 woiv made, J. S. S. lieiusen, Daniel p'Cou- are extremely shy and few are ever seen Stevens . .,...... 00211 00010— 4 ncll, (Jeorgo B. Hillor,-; and E. A. Vroome "LEADERS" or "REPEATERS" within range. A sportsman Is. accounted Margetts ...... 21112 11001— 8 being the lucky ones. Hillers. however, either an excellent shot or a lucky fellow Tiro ...... 02100 11010— 5 with the lowest handicap of the four, had who brings one down. They are rarely seen IJJmslie ...... 1121200111— 8 the best of the argument, as he tallied four HIGHEST VELOCITY, in captivity, and will be viewed with Scott ...... 10120 10112— 7 points 1$ the good. Scores: great interest by the sportsmen of New Street ...... 12210 01101— 7 England. • CLUB SHOOT—10 BIRDS. The game park will be surrounded by CLASS A—28 YARDS-7 POIN'iS. 1ST EEfiULAE PATTERli wire fencing, and will, as closely as pos TOM©S RIVER GUN CLU6. J. S. S. Remseu...... 22222 22222 sible. simulate a forest inclosure, Daniel G'Connell ...... 22222 22222 The United States Government will make Scores Made in Target and Live Bird 28 YARDS-01/-. POINTS. K. A. Vroome ...... 12112 a live fish exhibit of great magnitude and Shooting. in- Hudson ...... 20311 variety. Swf mining about in huge glass The Toms River Gun Club, of Toms F. W. Place ...... 10210 tanks will be countless specimens of the Uiver, N. ,T., held their regular weekly William Amend ...... 02202 finest game fish in America, including sev. shoot at Blue Rocks on Jan. 13, which, had William Sands ...... 21012 eral varieties of trout and land-locked sal a good attendance: Thomas Short ...... 2*010 mon. some of the latter weighing from six 25 Blue llocks. J. H. Moore ...... 22201 10020—5 shoat-ofj; was unnecessary, as the scores to ten pounds each. V. S. Grant.. .10010 01000 OHIO 10001 10000— 9 28 YARDS—0 POINTS. will count in the avenipe for the annual There will also be a hatchery exhibit. John Luke . . ..00010 00011 11001 00001 (WOIO— S George B. Killers ...... 22222 22222—10 prize. Henry Dohrmann won in Class A. demonstrating the evolution of fish life from H. C. Mathis .11101 11110 00001 1011011111—17 U. P. Fessendeu ...... 22220 22222—0 President Fred. Oref in Class B and 14- the spa,wn to the small fry and nngerlings, ,1. B. Tilton . .100OO 11001 01000 00000 OOOOO— B S, M. Van Alien...... 21112 11201— 0 yoar-old Johnnie Plate, a sou of Charles and on to maturity. This feature is cer U. 1. Holman .11101 01000 01111'lllll 101 Oft—16 William Joerger ...... 10102 02101— 0 Plate, in Class C. Scores: tain to prove of intense interest tq the D. O. Brewer 00101 10010 (XXKM) 01111 11011—12 Bernard Amend ...... 11011 02200— 0 great army of fly fishermen. H. Kno ...... 01101 00110 011>. HAI 00100—10 John Woelfe,l ...... 20?02 02110— 5 CLUB SHOOT—SEVEX BIRDS. New Brunswick will be represented by Dr. D. Blake. .11010 OOOOO 00111 11110 01000—11 M. C. Brown ...... 10100 10200— 4 CLASS AA—TWENTY-EIGHT YARDS. « superb collection of live game animal's J. W. Grovel-. 00100 11110 10001 10011 11011—14 CLASS B—25 BIRDS—6 POINTS. Charles Plate ...... 2222222- 7 and many mounted specimens, vieing with O. L. Holinaa 01101 OHIO 00101 10010 00011—12 C. W. Billings ...... 11211 20112— !) C. D. Murphy...... 1211121--7 Maine in an exhibit of her game resources S. Appjegate. OOOOO 01001 01O11 00001 11111—11 Richard Regaa ...... 21122 11230— 8 John Plato ...... 2110211—'1 and accessories, which will undoubtedly G. O. Vunhiae.10001 01111 01001 lillO 11011—16 Rrail \Veis3 ...... 22101 21211— 8 M. J. Elsasser .,...... 2202202- -5 O. B. Rogers..1010011011 01111 10111 10011—17 CLASS A—TWENTY-EIGHT YARDS. prove a revelation. E. C. Disbrow.01010 10010 11100 00001 00100— 9 Charles Stuetzle ...... 12202 20220— 7 Maine is keenly alive to the grand oppor 25 YARDS—5 POINTS. Henry Dohrmann ...... 0210201- -i On Jan. 20 the regular shoot at live birds CLASS H—TWENTY-SEVEN tunity. and Rangeley. Moosehead. Aroo- was held and some very good shooting re Dr. Riehter ...... 22111 22210-0 stook and Dead Uiver regions will all be T. F. Codey ...... 20220 22022— 7 Frederick Gref ...... sulted. The scores follow: George K. Breit ...... 11022 00020— 5 B, H. Plate ...... represented by hunters, trappers and guides J. W. Grover <2Syfis.)...... 02122 11021— 8 Dr. Ruyl ...... 03222 01200— 5 Joseph Lint-k ...... and by live specimens of the finest' moose. Geo. C. Lew I'JTyds.)...... 21112 11012— 9 Mr. Mac-farland ...... 20110 020052— (5 George FucUs ...... elk, caribou and deer ever captured, sev John Lake (2t).vds, i...... 11211 22020— S H. J. Mollenhauer ...... 10101 03200— 5 eral of these animals being of phenomenal U. S. Grain <2(JVa.vd8.)...... ,.02000 00000— 1 CLASS C—TWENTY-SIX YARDS. size. Maine will also send manv trophies Cuas; T. Seaman "(24vds.)... ..02200 iiooi— r> 3. H. Plate ...... 1220222-0 of the hunt and several fac-simi!es of Chas. L. Holrnan (26i£ycls,). ..01220 21001— (:; SHOOTING AT YARDVILLE. Sweepstake; three birds; club handicu.p- -Charles sportsmen's camps in the wilderness. Sev Robt. 1. Holman (26yds.)... ..02111 00212— 7 Plate 3, Murphy 3. LincU S. Gref 2. Elsaaser -', B. O. Disbrow (2f>M>.vds.).... Dohrmann 2. J. H. Plate 2. B. H. Plate 2. Jobrj. eral of the most celebrated guides will be .00020 00200— 2 Charlie Zwerlein Gave the Boys a Plate 1, Fvichs 1. In attendance. Geo. C. Vanhise (25'Vjyds.).... .20222 S0200— tJ Canada, N'ova Scotia and Newfoundland D. W. Blake. Jr. (25yds.)'...... 10212 10220— 7 Good Lot of Birds. H. W. lino (25yds.)...... 21021 Some interesting events were shot on C. J. B. PORTEII KILLED STRAIGHT will also be represented, each government D. O. Brovrer (24yds.)...... 11101 having under consideration a respective F. C. Worth (23yds.)...... 10121 flwirlein's shooting grounds at Yai-dviUe, and comprehensive exhibit of its own. T. B. Irons (24Vivds.)...... 11200 N. J., on Jan. 26. The first was at 15 In the Shoot of the Kansas City Gun The membership of the New England' birds. Khode Island rules. $10 a side be Club. Sportsmen's Association, while, to a cer tween Houston and Zwirlein. which was tain extent, local, includes many gentle Forthcoming Events. won by the former on the score of 10 to 8. The Kansas City Gun Club held its first men of national and international reputa Feb. 5— Tentlj monthly team match and open tour- /wlrlein then won from Page by the score shoot of 1SS)S, at Washington Park Jan. 2'), tion. Prominent among them are United 'uament of Philadelphia Trap Shooters' League of 8-to 1. under the same conditions in a under the new rule requiring members to States Senators and Congressmen. New at Glenwillow Gun Club grounds, Glenwillow ten-bird match. Zwirlein also defeated shoot at twenty-five birds. The new rule Kngland Governors and mavors. and high Pa. Houston by the score of 17 to'14 out of seems to tind favor, as the attendance was officials In the provincial governments. The Feb. 10 and 11— Sparrow and target tournament, 20 birds. 21yds rise, use of one barrel. Sev good, the birds fair and the sport high class. membership list will probably exceed 10(10 under auspices of Limited Gun Club." at Indian eral sweeps were shot with the following J. B. Porter was in great form''and made apolis. Ind. H. T. Hearsey. secretary. result: the hig-h score, being the only one to kill before the sportsmen a show opens its Feb. 12— Bergen County Gun Club " shoot at twenty-live straight, closely pressed by doors. Hackensack. N. J. Miss and out events, $1, Rhode Island rules. Fletcher with twenty-four and Longfellow The exhibition will open -March 14. and Feb. 15-19— Hot Springs, Ark., second annual No. 1. No. 2. No. a.No. 4 and Cur lice with twenty-three. The score: will continue two weeks: The general man midwinter tournament, $1100 add>;>d in cash C. Houston ..10—1 0 —0 10—1 11—2 Dr. Longfellow21210 11121 11201 22121 11112-23 ager's offices are at 216 Washington street. Four days targets, one day live birds. Address A. Fulfard . ...110—2 0 —0 0 —0 0 —0 R. Elliott ....0210021202012220201110201—10 and the secretary has a large force of ,J. J. Sumpter. Jr.. Box 111. Hot Springs, Ark C. Brit ton . ...111—3 110 —2 10—1 0—0 A. Glagsner.. 10201 00111 20110 10221 11022—17 clerks at work in the Pierce building, Cop- Feb. 16.— Amateur live bird shoot at Carry. Pa. G. Page ...... 0 -0 111110110—7 10—1 0—0 F. J. Smith. . .11220 21220 11212 02222 22021—21 ley square. under management of A. P. Pope. ' ' Cubberly . . ...110-8 111110111-8 11—2 10—1 J. B. Porter. . .21211 21112 22111 22111 21222—25 Feb. 22— Special shoot under auspices of Phila C. Zwt-rlein ..0 —0 111110111-8 10—1 10—1 W. Halliwell. .12012 01111 lllll 11121 11011—22 delphia Trap Shooters' League. W. Harris . ..111—3 1110 —3 0—0 0—0 Brown...... 12102 20122 20211 21210 12222-21 BERGEN COUNTY GUN CLUB. Feb. 22— All-day sweepstake shoot of the Sisters- W. Hope .. . .O —0 11110 —4 0—0 0—0 .J. M. Curtice 22122 22220 22222 22222 22222—23 ville Gun Club, at Sislersville. W. Va. S. Packer . . .0 —00 -0 11—2 0 —0 J. Hubbard . ..22020 2±i20 11222 11221 01222-21 Everett Won the E. C, Cup in a Han Feb. 22-23.— Second annual mid-winter tourna J, Sampson .,0 —0 0 —0 10—1 0 —0 George Carter 11020 01112 11211 111 11 22211--22 dicap Shoot, ment at Buffal6, N. Y., under management of C. Waltron . .0 _o 0 -0 10-1 0 —0 It. S. Jarretl .1201102122121201101111221—21 W. E. Garbe. The matches are as follows: E. Fletcher ...21221 11121 1112222101 21122-2* The Bergen County Gun Club held their March 4 and 5,— Riverton " fifth ennual 100 bird No. 1. 1T> birds, 21yds. rise. $10. R. S. Elliott was elected secretary of ths in on thy shoot for the E. C. cup on their handicap. C. Houston ...... 11110 10011 11001—10 club for the ensuing year and E. F. Swiu- grounds at Haokensack. N. 3., on Jan 29 March 5— Eleventh monthly team match and C. Zwirlein ...... 01001 01010 11110—8 ney treasurer. Each man shot at 50 targets, unknown tournament of Philadelphia Trap Shooters' No. 2. 10 birds, $10. 21yds. rise. angles, with handicap allowance. Kverett League, by Southward Ciun Club, on Silver G. Page ...... U101 01101- 7 won by breaking 48 out of 60 targets. The Lake grounds. Philadelphia, Pa. C, Zwirlein ...... 10111 10111— S WONDERFUL LIVE BIRD SHOOT. scores follow: March 14-26 inclusive— New England Sportsmen's No. ©,i, 20 birds. 21yds. rise. Fifty Blue Rocks, unknown Association exhibition. Boston. Mass. Charles Houston ...... 11110 01100 lllll 01011—14 Nine Bold Marksmen Make a Great B. Money ... .11111 11111 01010 llf 11 10111 W. Dimick, general manager, 216 Washing Zwirlein ...... lllll 00011 lilu 11111-17 10111 nun 01011 10111 10011 ton street. Boston. Mass. Missing Record. inn ion _47 March 15. 1C. 17 and 18— Oneida County Sports DECIDED IN FOUR CLASSES. Some great marksmen did some great Everett ...... 01111 11111101110111011111 men's Association, live birds and targets. shooting ou the grounds of the Herron Hill 01111 oiiii mil oiioo iiioi March 22, 23. 24. -The Inter-statp Association's (Jun Club, at Pittsburg, on Jan. 13. The 11111 10101 Grand American Handicap at live birds Kit- Monthly Live Bird Shoot of the Erie event was a shoot at 1U live birds, and some wood Park, Long Branch. N. J., $1500" guar wonderful misses were made. Cotton. Tie Ed. Taylor . .11111 111 11 11111 liloo 11011 anteed by the ..nter-state Association and all Gun Club. 11011 11010 11111 10011 OHIO James A. K. Elliott was an interested had y misses. Ho hit his second bird, but nut o • surplus added. it was purely accidental, and every bod v Dr. De Wolf ..01000 11111 01101 01001 OHIO March 29. SO'. 31 and April 1— Penn State Sports spectator at the monthly live bird shoot 'of men's Association tournament— At Reading Pa the Erie Gun Club, at Dexter Park. Jan magnanimously admitted it. The shoot wa'* 01100 10111 11110 10001 11111 A. Knauer, secretary. Reading. Pa. 13. and afterward showed the boys how he for a tin cup", and Perkins captured the 31 trophy. The scores made are as follows: Earner ...... 1010000000 11010 10001 11111 can handle his repeating shotgun. ' The prin 10011 00001 00011 00001 11100 cipal event was the club shoot, at. seven Stone Crusher (Kobinson). . .00000 00012--3 Costen and Stritzinger Shoot a Tie. birds, and was divided in four classes i-otton Tie (G. B. Painter) .02000 OOOOO- t Erdmann .....0110000101 KM 01 OOOOO 10000~\v | NorrUt.owu. Pa.. Jan. 14.--In a live pigeon The occasion also marlked the return to McStiff (Byersi ...... 20200 £0000- :* lia.vmond ... .11111 OOOOd 11110 11001 00100— w j match between W! A. Costen and Prank Strit/,- the tie-Id of Charles I). Murphy better Soho (,T. H. Lnughlin) .... ,00012 20010—1 j inger each killed ten: both killed seven out of known as "Jumbo," and who is considered Klondike (G, Singer) ...... OO021 02120-r, The following scores were made in the Sharpsburg (.Moorhead) .... .ooooo moo2---j open sweeps, all 10 targets, unknown an- the first ten, bur out of the last leu each got but the best guu-under-the-elbow stvle of shoot three. The shooting wajj at 20 yards rise. 50 er, on Long Island. lie and Charles Plate Buiglar (T. M. Jouws) ...... 00121 01000—I files, entrance 5O cents; { yards boundary. Skinny (T. Laugldlu) ...... 220O2 00111—« one. the rings being half an inch apart^ His score in detail was: 3 3 .3 ft 4 4 4 3 11 1. THE OLD The total of 29 was made last October by C. U. HAS NO l>,jiss, of HIP same flub, but under the C©olumbii ] rules, which was excelled by German, who made RELIABLE RSVAL !!! I centre shots. The Parker Gun has "MOST PERFECT SHOOTING GUN MADE." RED DRAGONS WIN A MATCH. stood the test Simplest, Strongest, Safest, The Canoeist^ Out shoot the Phila of over 30 Handsomest and Best in delphia Yacht Club. years Every Way. One of the pleasantest team matches shot in this vicinity for some time occurred on the grounds of the Red Dragon Canoe Clul>, at Wissinoming, Pa., on Saturday. Jan. 2!). The match was the outcome of an invitation is sued by the Red Dragon Canoe Club to the Philadelphia Yacht Club. While the chief interest of these clubs is boating and sail ing there are a number of members in each ITEMS ANENT SHOOTING GATHERED who are fond of trap shooting, and during the winte-r months indulge frTtbis pleasant recreation. ON THE FLI Last year the gunners of these organiza Nearly 100,000 in the hands of shooters the World over. This tions shot two matches. The first occurred fact alone demonstrates the superiority of the "PARKER GUff." on the grounds of the Philadelphia Yaeht Seaa.3. for Catalog-lie. Club at Essiiigton. Pa., which ended in a 3iT. "ST. Salesrooms: Innouncements From Club Secretaries defeat for the visitors. The second match SS Clia.Ka."b a:a St. PARKER BROS., Meriden, Conn. took place on© the Red Dragon©s grounds at Coming Trap Shooting Tourna Wissinoming, Pa., and the result was re versed. Each match was followed by a sup per, and a very pleasant time was ©enjoyed SHOOT BLUE BOCKS. ments News Notes ol General on each occasion. This year the Red Dragons invited the THE MAGAUTRAP IS A SUCCESS. Yacht Club to their grounds for the first Interest, ^ race, and Saturday last was the day ar Magautrtps and Blue Rocks will be used at Pennsylvania State Shoot, ranged for the contest. The weather© \vas, at Reading, March 28th, agth and 3Oth and April ist, 1898. Order your A new gun club of thirty mebers was re none too good for the sport, although the cently organized at Moscow, Idaho. The sun shone brightly, and the sky was clear, Magautrap now and get in form. Send for 1898 Catalogue. officers of the club are: President. T. G. but a strong northwest wind came down Kees; vice president, .T. M. Hibbs: secretary, the river, chilling the shooters through and ©W.© E. Wallace; treasurer. B. E. Wright; through if they remained at the scores any THE CLEVELftND TARGET CO., Cleveland, 0. captain, W. G. Emery. The club has order length of time. ed traps and ©targets and will soon begin The shooting was done, from three Blue weekly practice. Rock traps, set on the wharf in front of * * * the club house. The Blue Rocks were The annual meeting of the Awlubon Gun thrown at low, sharp angles, with consid <©lub, of Chicago, was held on January 20, erable speed, and owing to the Water in when the following gentlemen were elected front and sky background the speed was officers for the current year: President, J. often misjudged. The wind blew quartering H. Amberg; first vice president, C. E. Fel- from inland and the targets took many an tou; second vice president, L. M. Hamline; unexpected dip or turn, which accounts for secretary-treasurer, W. L. Hhepard; board the many IOAV scores. of directors, Frank Place, Fred H. Lord, The gunners representing the Philadel phia Yacht Club were under the direction W. P. Mussey, F. R. Bissell and E. 8. Rice. of Colonel J. L. Good, who coached them * * * with considerable judgment. The best rec At a meeting of the Lake City Gun Club ord made on the visitors© side was 20, which The high-quality, low-priced guns for nitro and black powder. Sold by the trade. of Warsaw, Ind., held on January 20, the was credited to J. A. Ross. He did not ar For full descriptions and prices write the Baker Gun & Forging Co., Bat aria, N.Y. following officers were elected for the ensu rive until late, and had to use a borrowed ing year: President, C. W. Douglass; vice gun. His score under the conditions was president, C. E. Irviu; secretary, Joe S. a good one. A-. S. Fenimore led the Red BOILING SPRINGS GUN CLUB. Cainpfield; treasurer, H. J. Mansfield; cap | Dragons with 20 broken. Considering that, 1898 tain. AI. Busbell; executive committee, Ed. he has been shooting at the traps but two Captain Money Won the Gold Watch Hall, W. A. Winebrenner, T. B. Campfield. winters his advancement is remarkable, but * * * "Alfey" always was a winner. Handicap Shoot. A live bird shoot for a new Parker Bros.© Each club had Its "rooters" present, and The Boiling Spring Gun Club, of Ruther liamnierless gun, 12 gauge, will be held on "Booky" did splendid work for his team, ford, N. J., held their regular shoot on Jan. the grounds of the West Chester Gun Club, often using the megaphone to good advan 19. Wright. and Captain Money were the at West Chester, Pa., on Thursday, Febx. tage. The ©Seblosenhammer" brothers only ones who had a chance to win, so the JO, commencing at 10 A. M. Chances, $1 worked nobly for the Red Dragons, being others did not shoot their handicap. Money each, miss and out. Birds 15 cents each, A. ably assisted by "Mack," the famous "ruf won with a score of 50 out of 57 targets. £. A. rules to govern. A comfortable club fled" grouse hunter. Wright was one bird behind. house on the grounds. Hacks to the The visitors started out like winners, and In the sweeps Huck, Banks, Money. Hyde grounds. Dead birds the property of the at the end of the fifth round were three and Wright shot well. The scores follow; club. J. H. Lumis. J. M. Hoar, F P. Gill, targets in the lead. At ten birds the can 50 targets with handicap: executive committee; F. H. Eachus, secre oeists had improved and led by two birds. Banks ...... 11101 01111 lllll lllll lllll They gained another point on the third lllll lllll lllll 01111 11011 46 tary. Wise ...... 11001 01111 lloil 11011 lllll * * * string, shot even oh the fourth string and lllll OHIO 10111 lllll 10011 40 The tenth monthly tourney and team gained three on the last, five, which gave Speigle ...... 01001 lllll 11010 10101 10111 match of the Trap Shooters© League will be them the victory by six targets, the score 10011 11011 01000 10010 00101 29 shot on February 5, tinder the auspices of standing 97 to 91. Dutcher v.... .00011 01001 10000 10011 01000 the Glenwillow Gun Club, at Cinnaminson The conditions Were: Seven men to©each 01011 01001 10001 lllll 10110 24 Station, Manaynnk. Take Pennsylvania team. 25 targets to a man. known anglos Palmer .. _ .10011 01000 11000 lOfJOO 01010 Railroad. Broad and Market streets, at and unknown traps. One man up at a time. 10111 11001 1101000011 11011 25 10.19. 11.15 A. M., 12.80, 2.10 and 3.36 The score follows: Huck *...... 11110 10010 lllll 11001 11001 RED DR©AGOX CANOE CLtiB. 10111 00101 11100 10111 01110 33 P. M., to Cinnaminson Station. Each J. E. Murray ..00001 OHIO 11011 1010000111 13 Hyde ...... 01111 111101111101011 lllll team will shoot at the follow Dr. Francis . .01100 10010 01010 01111 00001 11 11010 11011 01111 10111 11111 41 WRITE FOR CIRCULARS TO ing number of targets: Keystone, O. Zimmerling 00000 10001 00001 01001 00111 S Hatfleld ...... miO 11101 10000 10011 10000 150: Independent, 157; Florists, 165; H. M. Rogers 0100110010010010111110011 13 lllll 11001 01000 1111.0 01010 28 THE HAZARD POWDER CO. I©enii. 160; Silver Lake, 175; Roxborough, E. Herninway .1110010101011100100011111-15 H. Money .....1101010111 1101001111 11011 389: Frank-ford. 192; University. 200: South- A. S. Fenimore 01111 11101 11101 01111 11110-20 11001 11011 10001 10100 11110 33 44, 46 AND 48 CEDAR ST., wark, 203; Wayiie, 215; Gleuwillow, 217; S. F. Lite.... .11111 11000 11111 01100 01101 17 Beveridge .....00111 11101 lllll lllll lllll NEW YORK CITY. Forest, 233. 10001 lllll lllll lllll 00101 41 * * * Total ...... 07 Wrigbt ...... lllll 1111011111 1101011111 Or the following agents, who are constantly The following officers were elected at the PHILADELPHIA YACHT CLUB. 10111 01101 lllll lllll lllll 44 in supply of Fresh Powder: last annual meeting of the Magautrap Gun .T. ROBS ...... 1101111011111101100111111-20 Jeamierette . .01111 OHIO 01101 11001 11110 1110001111 10011 1110011011 34 SHOEMAKER & VOUTE, Philadelphia. Pa. Club of Findlay, O.: President. Frank Gil- W. Davis ... .01000 01001 01101 01111 11011-14 H. P. COLLINS, Baltimore, Md. lospie; vice president. William Prescott; G. Gideon .. . .01111 00110 10010 00010 lOllO 12 Snyder ...... 10000 01100 11000 10000 00000 secretary and treasurer, O. B. Marvin; as E. Smith ...... 00010 00000 11000 OHIO 00001 7 10011 10100 lllll 11001.01001 21 W F. ftavies 11010 00000 10110 10100 10001 10 A. Money .....lllll 11101 lllll 11100 11011 sistant. John Livington; trustees, A. B. J. L. Good . .01111 01011 00101 11101 00111 16 lllll 11101 lllll lllll 11111 45 Low, J. N. Stein, J. Rein. M. P. McGee, A. Box ...... 00111 01100 11110 10100 00100 12 Plan ...... 1001010011 loiiooiiioioioo William Boynton, Fred Cup-tain. A. Bar 11101 10001 lllll 10111 10011 31 ton. The Magautrap Gun Club will hold a Total ...... 91 Shoot-off or handicap. *hott June 8 and 9, open to all at Find- During the progress of the shooting re Wright ...... 1101101-49 lay, 0. Monev ...... 1010111 50 * * * freshments were provided in the club house to the invited guests. After the TARGET SWEEPS. CATALOGUE The second annual midwinter tournament, match was finished a supper was served at Events .. iSo Pages. under the management of W. E. Gal©be, will Mertz©s Hotel, in Tacoiiy. to the visitors Targets .. ... be held at Buffalo. Audubon. Park. 2805 and their friends. Speeches* were made by Main street. Buffalo, X. V., on Feb. 22 and Huck ...... Colonel J. L. Good. A. Fenimore. Joseph E. Banks ...... 23. The programme has been arranged Murray. Will K. Park. Mr. Bookhammer Platt ...... with ten events each day, at 15 to 20 tar and others. "Booky" finally succeeded in Speiglr .. ... gets each, with entrance fees 75 cents to finishing his great "in conclusion©© speech, Beveridge .. , $2.00. Event seven each day wiH be a which was continued from the supper last A. Money ... team match, five men to a tetun, 25 targets spring. He showed his ability as a sailor Wright . . ... SCHMELZER ARMS CO., each; $5.00 will be added to this event. For by skillfully handling an immense, schooner, H. Money .... 710, 713, each day a total sum of $25 will be added which was brought in on a dray. The af Dutcher . . ... to the purses and 5 per cent, of all purses ternoon and evening was a most enjoyable Jeannerette .. deducted for average money for the four- one for all present, and a return match will Hatfleld .. ... high guns for the day. Manufacturers© take place soon on the grounds of the Hyde ...... For F?!! Shooting try 6ur Special agents and experts eligible only for iirst Philadelphia Yacht Club. Snyder ...... or second money. Wm. E. Garbe, 2805 Main Palmer ...... 7 6 street, manager. Wise ...... 5 10 * * * Pittslwrg Rifle Clnb. Shaner ...... ^. .... 10 At (he annual meeting of the Meadviile, The Plttsburg Rifle Club members were out Pa.. Gun Club the following officers were at the 200-yard range at \Vilkinsburg on Jan. UNKNOWN GUN CLUB J.B. SHANNON & SONS, elected for the ensuing year: President, 28. aud some remarkably fine shooting: was done. Tbe best work was done by Ittel, who tied the Has Its Regular Monthly Shoot at i 1020 Market St., - - Philadelphia. J>r. E. T. Lashells; vice president, Edgar 200-yarfl range record by making a score of 05. Huidekoper: secretary. Charles Stein; The "record of the day©s shooting was as follows: Dexter Park. j treasurer, William M. Yntes; captain, Fred Av©e. The Unknown Gun Club had its monthly j Send for New Gun Catalogue. G. Preliatt: first lieutenant, L. H. Stem; live bird shoot at Dexter Park, Jan. 13. | second lieutenant. Frank Ehnrott: directors, Scores: S. B. Clark, W. L. Krider and F. L. Hotch- CLUB SHOOT-SEVEN" BIRDS. Bison Gun Clnb Scores. kiss. The Meadviile Gun Club is a pro E. A. Vrootne, 29vds...... 2122111-7 gressive organization, and is composed of W. E. Skidmore. 26yds...... 1212221 7 men who manifest great interest in all that Ittel tied the 200-yard range record with his T. B. Potter, 25yds...... 1111211-7 pertains to the welfare of the club. The score of 95. Ittel©s score by shots were as fol- t>r. Schwartz. 28yds...... 1111*12-8 club is in a prosperous condition, and ex O. C. Beveridge, 28yds...... 121211* ft pects to do better work than ever before, 101010 810101010 9 8 95 Henry Von Staden. 23yds...... 121*112 C! during the season of 1S9& The club is the John Akhurst. 25yds...... 0:212.©10 5 possessor of its own grounds, and every Pastime Gun Clnb Shoot, W. A. Sands. 26yds...... 222?02* 5 thing in connection therewith is in good The Pastime Gun Club held its .Tanua©ry shoot J. B. Voorhie*. 20yds...... 1010120 4 nt Washington 1©iirk, Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. j Dr. Moore, 25yds...... 2020021 4 enape. 25 W V Baker and J. L. Porter tied on 15 © Kd. Hauff. 25yds...... :.. .*102022 4 straight,© and the© shoot-off-._..- the former won. Gabriel Selig, 23yds...... 0000120--2 A New Record at Columbia Targets. The score: Mutch, five bird? J. A. K. Elliott o, Dr. San Francisco, Cal., Jan. 24. A world©s record W. V. Baker...... 12211 12121 11112 15 Schwartz 5. Dr. Moore 3. was made yesterday by E. Gorman. of the C©o- J. TJ. Porter...... 2221222222 22221 15 Sweepstake, three birds Ell©ott 3, Schv/artz 3, Junibia Pistol and Rifle Club. Shooting over the Dr. Longfellow ...... 22112 11112 12011 14 Sands 8, Beveridge 3, Skidmore 3, Vooi-bies 2, regulation ranges at Sheel MoundPark he scored Dan Quin ...... 21121 00100 00000 0 Moore 1. Potter 1. 25* points In 10 sliots at 50yds. on a Columbia J. B. Porter , .21220 11222 12100 12 Sweepstake, three birds Schwartz 3, Re target, the one-inch centre of which counts as Dr. Henuui ...... 10022 OHIO 20221 10 3, Potter 3, Sands 2, Moore 2. Voorliies . 5- a- Shots In 30 Seconds S Shots At 35 Feet. 6 Shots At 33 Feet 5 Shots At 50 Feet. 94 Consecutive Shots in ?3 Ai 35. Feet. Seconds At .55 Feet. flOST SHALL CALIBER AnnUN-ITION SHOOTS WELL SOHETiriES. Winchester Gallery Ammunition .22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle, And .22 W. R. F., SHOOTS WELL ALL THE TIME. USED BY THE BEST SHOTS. SOLD EVERYWHERE. FREE Send name and address on postal card for H8«Page Illustrated Catalogue. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, NEW HAVEN, CONN. 5 Shots At 50 Feet, STORES-312 Broadway, N. V. 418*420 Harket St., San Francisco, Cat. too Shots Af 50 Feet. 10 Shots At ;o Feef, DID NOT MIND A SNOW.STORM. prizes at 11 A. M. The scratch shoot for Presi special rate of $22.9f> has been made for the dent Cup will begin at 1 P. M. at 50 targets, un TRADE NEWS. round trip, good for teu days. The Florists Hold Their Monthly known angles; cup to become personal proper .The programme arranged by the Limited Gun ty of the winner. At 3 P. M. another special Club should attract a good lot of shooters. Tli« Percentage Shoot, Divine hand-made fishing rods are cele event will be shot for merchandise prizes. launch brated all over this country. Fred Divine. 7(1 first flay will be devoted to five events at 20 The Florists© Gun Club, of Philadelphia, and loaded shells on the grounds. All are State street, TJtJca, N. Y., is the maker and sparrows each, entrance $(>. The moneys will, h©©id their regular monthly shoot for the welcome. John. R. Banta, captain; C. O. Gard be divided 30, 25. 20, 15 and 10 per cent. Ten. Percentage medal, on their grounds at Wis- ner, secretary. to illustrate them has issued a very neat per cent, reserved for five high gun? for best, and interesting catalogue. Bach page has average. On the second day the main event. © finomirig. Pa,, on Jan. 25. The day was a a half-tone cut, representing a scene of the miserable one for outdoor sport, as a heavy THE HOT will be at 100 targets, unknown angles, with wood and stream, ©camp scenes, large handicap to 110. Money divided according to snow storm began about the time the men catches-of trout and views of game. The number of entries into 8. 10 or 14 parts, class went, to the score, and continued all the J. J. Sumpter©s Grand Mid-Winter Divine rods are. made of split, bamboo, shooting, optional sweep on each 25: no handi afternoon. The Florists do not mind rain Tournament. bethabarra. multese, greenbart, dagotna cap man will be allowed to beat a scratch maw or snow and always shoot rain or shine, as The programme of the Second Annual and lancewood. All rods are hand-made who breaks 94 or better. Grand Hotel will be they know the flowers are protected in glass headquarters. houses. Grand Mid-Winter Tournament, under the and warranted perfeot, in both material and direction and management of J. J. Sumpter, workmanship. The rods are equal to the ©Hie snow interfered very materially with best made and aife sold at a reasonable SHOOTING FOB PARKER GUN. Ihu scores and caused several of the re Jr., of Hot Springs, Ark., has been received. price. •''• liable shots to fall down badly. It. is well arranged and complete in every The. first 25 targets w-ere shot from the way.. The shooting will take place at Hpt The Divine combination rod is perfection Horace Young Won the First and Magaulrup©aud but one man. GeoVge Ander- Springs, Ark., on Feb. 15, IG, 17, IS and in this branch, and consists of a fly rod Second Prizes. 10. The four days at targets have been ar with, three joints of equal length, with son. reached the 20-mark. His score of 22. Radnor, Pa., Jan. 19. One of the largest: under the conditions, was a good one. . lie ranged to attract the experts as well as reversible butt, which makes a rod nine feet amateurs. Seven events are fixed at 20 tar long. A bait or minnow casting rod 7Va feet live bird shoots ever held in this vicinity smashed 20 out of the second string and took place this afternoon at King of Prus had high score for the shoot. gets, entrance $2.00, with $25 added to each long can be made ©by using two shorter event, and one event at 25 targets, entrance joints and the first joint of the fly rod. sia Hotel. The prizes were a fine Parker The medal was not won on the highest Divine has as specialties the traveling man©s hammerless gun for first and $37.00 in, cash Score, but on the score showing the greatest $3.00, with $40. added. For average money to second. Eighty-seven chances were sold increase or improvement over the previous $4.00 will be paid to each of the five high friend, which is a trunk rod with four dis tinct rods; the Hopatcong bass rod, sal and owing to the large number present only month©s shoot ing. H. Habermehl showed guns for each day©s shooting. All profes three rounds were completed when dark Use greatest increase in percentage and sionals and manufacturers© agents will pay mon rods, tarpon rods, sea bass rods and line fly rods for bass or trout. Fred Divine ness forced a postponement until the fol was credited with 15 points and allowed to 50 cents extra to enter in each event, or lowing Thursday. wc;:r the gold medal until the next shoot. $4.00 for the day. This amount will be also handles-the Divine-Clark patent nesting carry boat, folding camp stoves and folding At the end of the third round there were For the seven shoots George Anderson still placed iu a separate purse and divided 23 ties for first on three straight and 38 ties leads in number of points won, with Bur equally among all amateurs who shoot cots; also the Martin standard automatic reel which, has all of the latest improve for second on one miss. The birds were a ton second and Bell third. through the entire programme for- four very good lot of flyers and left the traps After the club event a 25-target race was days, regardless of average made; $60 will ments, the endless spring making it both desirable and durable. Has capability of quickly. They were furnished by F. Hoy, shot in which George Anderson led with 22 be given to the ten highest averages for of King of Prussia. broken. The scores follow: , the four days, divided as follows: 810, .$9, main spring, being readily and easily ad justed to greater or less tension at any time Among the most prominent, shooters pres 23 Blue Rocks, from Magautrap. and 25 Blue $8. $7. $6, $5, $4.50. $4, $3.50 ami©$3. ent were Robert. Welch, F. Kleinz, Horace Rocks, from fivo expert traps. On the first day the Arkansas Travelers© during the operation, of landing the fish. Write to Fred .Divine, Utica, X. Y., for his Young, Pete Murphy, J. McShane. of Phila Andcrson ..1111111111 101110111011111 22 Live-Bird Handicap will take, place at 25 delphia; D. Pepper, of Manayunk; H. M. 11101 01111 11111 11001 11110-7-20 42 live birds, entrance $25; $100 in cant).added. latest catalogue. * * Johnson, of Conshohocken; J. R. Y©ost, G. Burton . ..01110 11111 01011 01110 10011 17 High guns, not class shooting. The purse Ritter and F. Gross, of Nprristown; H. 11111 01111 11111 11111 11111 24 41 will be divided into two-fifths, .as. .many The Marlin© Firearms Company, of New Trumbaur, of Royersford: Dr. Farley and A. Cart©ge 1H10 01 111 10101 10111 10011 IS moneys as there are entries. Handicap wiil Haven, Conn., are producing, some very 10101 10111 11111 11101 11111 21 39 be from 26 to 32 yards. ...,,. fine arms, and their special high grade C. Dotterer, of Phoenixville; Obdyke, of Harris .11011 11000 01111 10110 11001-16 repeating rifles have attracted considerable Centreville; La Rufe and Hothersall, of the A reduced rate for those who wish to at Silver Lake Gun Club. Philadelphia: F. 1001011111 11011 1111011111 20 36 tend this shoot has been arranged The attention from riflemen all ovcx- the coun Co I flesh .01011 inn mil) niio 10011 19 try. The Marlins engrave the high grade Hoy, King of Prussia, and Lutnis. of West St. Louia, Iron Mt. & Southern Railroad Chester, Pa. Over 3 0 spectators witnessed 01010 lion moo 1001111101 ie 35 lias granted a one-fare rate for round t?Ip rifles with special designs from photographs Cra If . .11100 10111 01000 00)01 11110 U or pictures and in some oases from heads the shooting. Each shooter could buy as OHIO 00111 11111 mil lOll©l 20 34 goods for ten days. Tickets on sale at many tickets as be wished and several" had * Rell ., .11111 11101 01001 11110 10100 17 St. Louis. Memphis and Texarkana on Feb of animal^. On one of their-$75 rifles the three or four. 00111 00111 01111 11010 10101-16 33 12 only, and by all connecting lines one day receiver is handsomely embossed, the fig ures, scrolls and even, the leaves and grass The following were tied on three birds .Smith .01101 omo moo oooii moo 1-4 ear lk-r. on the first day: A. C. Walker. M. P. 10110 11011 10111 01111 01111 19 33 On. Monday, Feb, H, the grounds will be standing out in bold relief. The barrel is handsomely engraved. The fore-arm tip, Walker, G. W. Ilpdyke, F. Gross. H. Trnin- s. p. ufe. .10000 10100 moo omo 11100 12 open for shooting at 9 A. M. Targets 2 baur, J. Buck-waiter, S Hothersall. H. Dull. 11011 01111 11101 11011 01111 20 32 cents each on this dav. . butt plate and screw heads are all em Rabermahl 10101 00111 00101 01100 10001 12 bossed with scrolls, while the above men II. M. Johnson, Hothersall. G. Ward. II. ff.T©-il8 sVoot is 9ure©y « S <3 one, and the Dull, J. Bast burn, R. Dawson. H. M. John 00001 01011 01010 11001 11111 14 26 $1100 added money will be air Incentive tioned parts, as well as the hammer and McKaraher 00001 1011,000100 1001000100 8 lever, are inlaid with scroll lines of son, J. Buckwnlter, M. Bel). La Rue. Rad- 00111 10001 10110 11101 10011 15 23 trom the best shots in the country to at platinum and gold. cliffe, J. Taggart. R. Dawson. T. Radcliffc, Brown ....1010001101 11000 00110 01100 11 tend. The purses in the 20-target events I. Johnson, H. Young and R. Dawson. will be divided 30. 25. 20. 15 and ©lO per The cheaper grade rifles made by the Mar 00111 10100 1101000011 00001 II 22 lin Firearms Company contain the best of In shooting off the tie on Jan. 27 Horace Point." won Habermalil 1!~>. Harris 14. Crals cent. In the 25-target events the purses Young and J. Bastburn tied on eight birds. will be divided 27. 21. 16. 14, 12 and 10 per material, but are not as finely engraved 13. Cartledge 12. Burton 11. Colflesh 0. Anderson or finished. The Marlin Take Down rifle, Eastburn sold out his share and Young took 7. S. P. Life 5. Dr. Smith 3. G. A. Bell 2, cent. This liberal division of the purses with half octagon barrel, half magazine the gun. McKaraher 1. Brown 1. should please the amateurs, as they are sure Those who lost on the eight round were 2.r> Blue RocJss. unknown and half pistol grip for hunting purposes to get into a small . .share" .of the is sold as low as $10. Write to the Marlin F. Gross, Hothersall, R. Dawson and Rad- -Amlfrson .. ..11111 1011111111 mil 10111 2?, money when breaking 16 out of 20 cliffe. Smith ...... 1111011111111111111011.010 21 Firearms Company. New Haven, Coiiu., for .and 20 out of 25. -even when a their latest catalogue. Young had n chance for second money i-1*-!! ...... iioiiiimniioimonoio 2o straight is made. The surplus for the ex- and finally won that prize by killing ]':•> Burton ...... 1011011011111010111001011 17 pert* is likely to amount to $400. which will * * » birds straight. Levi Wilson lost on the un JI.".rri« ...... 11100 11100 Olill 00001 01100 1 TLos. J. Conroy. 28 John street. New Cralg ...... 1000111100110001110010100 12 be a tidy sum for the amateurs to divide lucky loth round. H. M. Johnson on the who finish the entire four days© programme" York, issues a very complete catalogue of 12th, Weiclman on the 10th and Armstrong Por full programme and further particu tine fishing tackle and sporting goods. This on the 9th. WAYNE GUN CLUB. lars write to John J. Sumpter. Jr. Hot business has been established since 18JJO. Springs, Ark. and to-day is one of the largest houses of SHOOTING AT HOT SPRINGS. Daly Won the Club Shoot on Twenty- its kind in the country. ANNUAL. MEETING AND DINNER Tlios. J. Conroy carries in stock the very one Breaks. finest of hand-made split bamboo rods for Governor Tanner "Was High Man in The Wayne Gun Club, of Philadelphia, Given by the Boston Shooting bait or fly fishing, and for all kinds of fish a Pigeon Shooting Match. held its first shoot of a series nndei© Tarpon rods and all necessary tackle for Hot Springs, Ark.. Jan. 28. Inclosed find !\ new handicap system on January 20. Association. the capture of this fish. Salt water. rods scores made on live birds at Whitting Park, The attendance was large and 18 men start Boston, Mass.. Jan. 26. The annual meet and other heavy rods; rod mounting of every this city, Jan. 25, the contestants being- ed in the club event. J. Daly won In- ing and dinner of the "Boston Sporting description and cases for rods always iii Governor John R. Tanner, Springfield, II!.: breaking 21 out of 2.".. The weather condi Association" was held Monday evening stock. Colonel J. W. Gates, president Illinois tions were unfavorable for good scores, as Jan. 24. 1808, at th©e United States Hotel In the line of reels Tlios. Conroy carries Steel Company, Chicago; Colonel J. L. Kl- a -©old wind swept across the grounds. The President Captain E. B. Wadsworth presid- 3 complete assortment of every design, from wood, De Kalb, III.; Colonel John A. Drake, scores follow: 50 cents to the finest multiplyer costing secretary uf Illinois & Indiana .Railway PRIZE SHOOT. The usual routine of business was trans $25. The "Silver King" is Conroy©s leader McMiehael 00011 11011 10010 10111 11010 15 Company, and Mr. Alfred Clifford, of Con Morrison .... .00000 loon loon urn 00100 12 acted, and the following officers elected- in the reel line, and has a balance handle solidated Steel and Wire Company, St. Ualy ...... aion imo 11101 mil 01100 10 President Captain, E. B. Wadsworth- vice screw-off oil cups and patent back-sliding Louis. Van Nort .....iiooo moo mil 01010 noio 15 president, William Pray; secretary, W A click. The assortment, of lines, hooks, The birds were all good, strong flyers, and Shilling ...... 01001 10110 11010 10010 11100 13 San bom; treasurer, 0, A. Ellswo©rtb; cap leaders, artificial flies, trolling baits, fly aided by the wind they were all "more or P.iolte ...... 11010 01111 11101 00100 10110 15 tain. O. R. Dickey; board of directors, the hooks, landing nets, tackle boxes, fish less drivers, the wind blowing straight Morris ...... 11011 mil oom 1001000001 15 above named officers and Dr. Bell and Wil baskets, wading boots, stockings and pants; away from the shooter. Colonel Gates, Forrest ...... 00100 10000 10000 10100 01100 7 liam Allison. At the close of the, business sinkers, bait pails and novelties for fisher whose guests the. other gentlemen are wh©ile Soistman .....00011 10111 00010 11110 11000 13 session the party proceeded to the banquet men are shown in Conroy©s catalogue. He in this city, undertook to stand at 31 yards McDuniel .... .10000 lOO(X) 00000 01001 10111 8 hall, where a pleasant hour wa.s passed in has the agency for Divine hand-made rods and use one barrel, while Governor© Tan Garris .... .10000 10001 10011 00100 00110 9 disposing of the good things with which the Whiteley exerciser, P. D. Q. disinfectant ner, Colonels El wood and Drake stood at. Morgan ...... 11110 moo moi urn coon-is the tables were weighted, followed by two insect powders and Conroy©s "Americus" Or<>en ... 21 yards, and Mr. Clifford at 31 yards, using ...... 01001 11011 10111 0110000110 14 hours of joy and mirth. Amid the popping bicycles.. White to Thos. J. Conroy, 28 both barrels. Bach shot at 25 pigeons, low "Jail ...... 01000 00000 00000 11100 w 4 of the wine corks and the smoke of the John street, New York, for his latest cata Morgan .....1011011011 1011011001 11111 18 man to pay all expenses. Three tied t©or cigars the several events of the year were logue. this honor, and the entire race is to be shot : Duly ...... mot 1110111101 in 11 omo n again shot over, and on this occasion every Shilling .... .01010 11110 11110 11001 00010—14 ovtr again in a few days. Garris...... 0000000101 w man made a clean score. After the trap©s The Limited Gun Club Tourney. Mr. Chas. Macalister, of Baltimore, wss had all been pulled,- and the last bird referee, and John J. Sumpter, Jr., scorer. thrown, the members dispersed, each with The Limited Gun Club, of Indianapolis, will To Shoot at Hackensack. hold a sparrow and target tournament at their The scores :- the adage uppermost iu his mind: " ©Twere Tanner (21).. ..22*10 10002 0*011 11210 00101 1?. The Bergen County Gun Club will hold an nll- grounds on Fob. 10 and 11. Shooters going to better never to have- lived at all than to ,t.lie Hot Springs tournament can stop off in Gates (31).... .11000 10101 10100 OlO©* OO-101 to tfa. t. at Hacktjligack. N. J.. on Feb. 12. have lived, and not belonged to the Boston Ell wood (21).. .00200 1221 * 1*000 21001 00100 10 i©liere will be a at for merchandise Indianapolis and take the special car which Shooting Association.©* jrill leave there on Feb. 12 at n.i5 A. M. A Drake (21). ... .22210 00100 10101 00000 21OOO 10 Clifford (31)... 02031 20101 10200 00011 *021i-i3© Atlantic City Athletic Association win the pennant, it is believed, will result in the New England League will have two pen yes: you could tell that as soon as he spoke." ]i!is been incorporated and the following other clubs following the example, and offering nants flying this season. officers elected for the corning season: liberal inducements to their players. The Bos MORE INJUSTICE). John E. Mehrr. president: J. Bverett Meh- ton Club directors talked the matter over and Newport, was flued $50 for the game Doe Is the only perfect rer. vice president, and John A. O©Rom©ke. decided to make their players a substantial offer (umpire for a day) gave Fall River in August. eeneral manager. The association will oper for next season. The sum will not be announced It was claimed we took our team off the field, Ball Shoe, until the season is half over, but it is safe to etc., etc., but such was not the case. The CLAFLIN©S______Bend for book. ate the Atlantic City Base Ball Club, and, predict that the Beaneaters will get as much constitution had to be lived up to in this par jn conjunction with the same, will conduct ticular case because Doc. through pure spite, W. M. CJLAFLIN, 83i Chestnut St., Fliil*. «ereral other attractions, such as bicycle as they did out of tb« Temple cup series. 6-© S:PORTI]N"O the umpires should enforce the present rae:> on the Pittsburg team of 1897 whom rules and then they themselves be firm I did not write to. I" am not prepared to ft RI TIMOR ti TUTT T ETTN enough to require that their offending play say just now what steps will be taken DALllfflUftDDULLMlFI ers should pay their own fines, the thing In Mr. Brodie©s case." they complain of would gradually be rooted SCORES. out. Pittsburg newspaper men are vindicated BUT TO SCARE of one charge of faking. The announcement ONE BENEFIT OF THE RECENT all life out of the players and the game by that Anson had a 10-year contract with such excessively extreme measures as are the Chicago Club, expiring February 1. 1898. PLAYER DEAL, proposed is about as silly a proceeding a* and which would not be renewed, was made could be contemplated. here last summer. Chicago reporters de Wonder if that is the reason Uncle Ad nounced it at once and said things reflect rian has got out of the game. The "old ing on this town ag a reliable news center. The Ancient Rivalry With Washing- man" got white hot at Baltimore one time, Observe the situation. and the umpire fired him up into the grand It is now officially announced that Billy stand, where he at once became a hero Merritt. the hotel clork of Lowell, Mass., ton Fully Revived The Orioles© and was petted by everybody that could PITTSBURG POIHTS. will be a cowboy the coming season. ©WiHie get near him. has been turned over to Jimmy Manning©? Chiel Competitor For the Pennant Well, it gives Tom Burns a Job anyway, c!ub. It is hardly a case of sale. People and there is another chance for a man to on the alert think that Merritt is a farm show -what he can do with the same ma ONLY FIVE PIRATES NOW IN THE hand. Merritt©s good-fellow habits are said Advice to Magnates, Etc, terial that a once-great-mauager-gone-to- to have closed his career here. He had a seed could make nothing of. UNSIGNED STAKES. great deal to contend with last season, and A REVIVAL though ex-President Kerr gave him $500 Baltimore, Jan. 31. Editor "Sporting of base ball in Chicago will be likely to fol for not imbibing, the news chief has his Life:" The lease on the grounds ran out, low anyway, for the modern game will take own views on the sunny-haired boy©s ways. and Manager Haulon got it renewed lor two there immensely, and Tom Burns ought to Jesse TanneMll Forwards His Con Frank Killen and wife were guests of the years more. be the very man that could develop that Pittsburg Club in their box at the Pitts Therefore the Baltimore Club will con vintage. tract From Dayton, Ky. Gossip burg Press Club©s benefit last Tuesday. tinue to play base ball. It will never do for Chicago to win the The hotel schedule for the spring tour There, now, is a downright piece of news championship, for then there would be uo has been prepared as follows: Capitol, at for you. People might have come to the living on tht> same paper with Junior. The About Walter Brodie©s Case Bits Little Rock; Midland, at Kansas Oily; conclusion that the Orioles were not to team will probably knock along in the first Grand, at Indianapolis; Neil, at Columbus; do business any more, but that is a mistake. division until Manager Burns can get a Boody. at Toledo, and Phillips, at Dayton. In fact, although Ned Haulon would like firm grip on the situation,- and then next ol News and Comment, The latter town has the final exhibition to make one uaore trade, he has concluded year it may eom-e right up next to Balti to take the pennant with what he has. more. game, and it looks as if Pittsburg was go And. do you know, when that little Wash Pittsburg, Jan. 31. Editor ^Sporting ing to open in either Louisville or Quiucy. BALTIMORE BIRDS Life;" "Only five of my men are now un The score card men have over 1000 feet ington nine come over here there is going who have nested are getting thick. They. to"be a decided scrap. Jack Doyle will be now own houses and land with a prospect signed" commented, Manager Watkins to of fence to ornament with signs. The bar bossing that team, and perhaps it won©t day a moment after he had told a group of rier is not all of one size. A change in of getting more. It pays to play on the be his delight to show his Baltimore ad Oriole team. Our only fear is that th-e boys reporters of the receipt of Jesse Tanne- plan of disposing of it will be made by mirers what he can do when he is let hill©s contract. The signed agreement of the new privilege holders. It will not be will get so wealthy that they will give up rented by the square foot as heretofore. loose. Then, too, Henry Reitz will en the game entirely. It ought to fix© them, the little south-swinger was found in the deavor to show the Union Park people morning mail. Tanny did not forget to en Watty reports that the solicitors for the firmly on the team while they last, any what they let go. and Amoie will feel just way, and make it easy for Ned Hanlon to close a letter, of course. He spoke of the card are meeting with success. like making the ball look as small as pos season to come. Among his assertions was President Auten is stopping at Pasadena, keep his preserves. Kelly, McGrnw. Rob Cal. He reports enjoying good health. sible. inson, Clark and Hanlou are lucky birds, the following: "I hope I nil the bill for There©s the makings of a pretty good row. you. and believe I can do it if only given Frank Haller, the well-known local player, anyway. a chance." has not closed with any club for next year IT WILL BE DELIGHTFUL We are very anxious to marry off Willie The letter Is marked Dayton, Ky., and as yet. He Is at his home in Allegheny. to have the ancient rivalry between Wash Keeler before Junior catches onto him. the writer speaks of his recent return from Swartwood put in the busiest week of his ington and Baltimore revived. It existed a Willie is awful little; but he©s good. a jaunt to Richmond, Va. He had a grand life while acting as chief scorer iu the long time ago to a degree that was almost Baltimore players are all sure of a wife, visit. cycle races. Ed did not have the selection dangerous, but never in American Associa a house and lot, and a pew in the church. There is every reason to believe that of all his assistants, and a couple of fu- tion or National League times. There has That©s why we have such superior plavers. Tannehil) draws last year©s allowance. "No competeuts crept in. They needed a watch been no ammunition for it of late years, but You don©t get anything like that in Bos- player on the Pittsburg team of 1S97 will ful eye all the while. On opening day one now there is a volcano in Washington, and ton. ALBERT MOTT. get more salary " is the motto laid down. scorer is accused of having overlooked his a dynamite magazine in Baltimore. IT GOES, TOO. man twice. There©s fun ahead. HAPLESS HOOSIERS. If any of the five men yet unsigned are Manager Watkina does not look with Wonder if Cleveland will be able to make waiting in hopes of securing a raise over favor on the scheme of having the East it interesting this year. They seem to be Manager Alien Still Guessing For a. the figures called for ia their contracts open in the West, and vice versa. He says a little badly off for pitchers, but they may they should carefully consider the little that it was talked of at the League meet be able even yet to trade Cuppy for Amole, Strong Team. phrase on the wall. It also is argued by ing and was then declared to be unfeasibiej or Young for Carsey. O©Connor and Zim- Indianapolis, Jan. 31. Editor "Sporting people familiar with the management©s Boston must be at home for Bunker Hill mer may last out another season, but "Fat Life:" Manager Alien has been in the oily mind that only one contract will be ten day, and this would block at least two ty" Childs appears to be doomed to ap- nearly two weeks, and still the contracts for next dered the players. The figures in it are not clubs. "I only wish we had Bunker Hill poplexy. There is no telling but what season have not been mailed. I called at head day in Boston," mused Secretary Balliet on Patscy will have to succumb to old age quarters, which is in the "When" Building, the subject to change. It is asserted that in same occupied by the late Manager Walking. flays gone by the Pirates who -quibbled hearing the remark. The secretary vows and follow in the footsteps of poor Anson. that as a money-maker it is in advance of but there are hopes for him. It would be There I met Mr. Alien for the first time. I gained so frequently that each year talkers July 4, Decoration Day, etc. had seen him in uniform many limes before, were bolder. They felt sure that even if too bad if he should give up, for he is so but would not have recognized hita in citizen©s they didn©f secure their demand at least a John Ganzel. in a note to his chief, de energetic and so ambitious. Now that dress. clares that he is suffering from a feion, i Uncle Anson has gone, Patsey has taken portion of it would bo granted. Consequent which isn©t very pleasant. ALLBN©S VIEWS. ly they hit high, expecting a split. The I his mantle as the great American claimef, I found him to be a very clever gentleman iiew regime is determined to break up this Your news on the shorter game problem 1 but it is noticed that Frank De Hass don©t and aa entertaining conversationalist. He said: practice. Success in this line has been phase (?) was out loose at the Buccaneer get out that steel flag staff. "We really haven©t a thing new, at least in met with in every instance up to date. chief to-day. WHAT IN THE WORLD such shape that we can make an announcement "I am in favor of the n/ove," said he. is Cleveland to do for a short stop when as yet. Mr. Golt has been so busy since my ANOTHER OHASE FOR HOFFY. "especially that argument that the captains McKean goes? arrival I have had no conference with him. Yes, The contract of Jesse Hoffroeister was re urg« men to resume and leave their posi And there is Boston, too, whom it was I fully realize in accepting tha managership that ceived on Saturday. There has been a tions with more alacrity. That©s a good hoped would strengthen up and give the conditions are discouraging, inasmuch as you; etrong belief that this man©s work last idea." teams a run for their money, but Jake says city has had two pennant winners in the past season was convincing to Watty. He was Harry Weldon wired bis representative there won©t be any changes to speak of. three years, and finished second once. The t»a- considered not good enough for the fastest here the other night to send at once the What a pity it is that Niebols cannot iron©s will be hard tf please. Not this alone but company and would be sent to Indianapolis list of signed and unsigned Pirates. From last. There is a pitcher for you scientific, the team for next season will be practically a for a further season. The Pirate director memory this was quite a task, but the man new one. The players that are left de good has evidently changed his mind, for this heady, plucky but we guesa he threw him ones, but there are a number of important posi hit the names of each man and his condi self out in those last few games, don©t we? tions to fill, and it will be a difficult task to morning he declared that Hoffy would not tion all right after an hour©s struggle.There Alas, poor fellow, if it proves he has be sent to a farm until he had been tried are many bandits these days. CIRCLE. secure the equal of Gray, McCarthy and Wood, out by the Pittsburg Club in spring games. played the game of his life it will be sad Gray was by far the best third Uasetnan out "Last fall." said Watty. "I watched the indeed. Well, he will occupy a niche with side the big League last season; Wood was Charlie Radbourne anyway, and that will the best catcher in the Western League, ami young man©s work and he acted as if he ROSY ROCHESTER make prestige for Boston, which, to some McCarthy was a top notcher. I have some hopo was sadly inexperienced around third base. minds is next to the pennant. of reclaiming MeFarlaud not that he is not A There may have been certain conditions The Flower City Enthused© Over Her f)ON©T YOU WONDER fast man, but Cincinnati has so many outneldersj which militated against him displaying his Return to Fast Company. what Charlie Ebbetts will do -with the that Ewing may not consider it advisable to ability, and I am going to try him out. He Brooklyns? That man is a great schedule put more than one youngster in the outfield. I needs coaching, and will be given it. This Rochester. N. Y... Jan 31. Editor "Sporting do not know what assistance we will get from, will cause a change in his playing style Life:" Rochester is once more to have Eastern manufacturer, and that requires brains of Cincinnati, PUtsburg or any other League club. and perhaps render him n valuable man." League base ball, as arrangements were made quality in quantity. You must not be sur if assistance is anticipated. It©s not likely BALLIET AND 1I1.S WOES. Inst week at a meeting hrlcl in Buffalo, whereby prised if he takes the same old material and any conclusions have been reached at this time. Frank Ralliott will never forget the week the Scranton franchise was turned over to cooks it up to be worth something. You We shall need a reliable pitcher to help I©hil- of Jan. 23. He had enough quiet and ex Oarles D. White and William Brady. Charles can give two cooks butter, sugar, flour and lips and Foreman out: two iufielders and two Morton will be manager of the new team, and eggs, and one will make a mess of it. while outfielders. It is probable that Stewart will citing incidents crowded in that period to be is no stranger to Rochester, having been at the other makes something good to eat. impress the occasion on his memory. He the head of a form