DEVOTED TO BASE BALL BICYCLING GUNS GUNNING
VOLUME 30, NO. 9. PHILADELPHIA, NOVEMBER 20, 1897. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. TEMPLE©S TIFF. WESTERN MOVES. HE DOESN©T LIKE THE TEMPLE A BIG LIST OF PLAYERS WANTED BY CUP ABOLITION. THE WESTERN LEAGUE. Li Least He Tiiinfcs He Should Have All Available Players Reserved or Been First Asked to Give His Opinion Claimed by the Western League- in Reference to the Final Disposi The Lot Now Averaging About tion ol the Matter, Twenty-five Men Per Club,
Pittsburg, Nov. 14. W. CV Temple, the Detroit. Nov. 15. Editor "Sporting Life:" toiler ot the Temple Cup to the National Before President Bail Johnson, of tlif» League, was not surprised at the action Western League, went East to attend rho or the League, in ©voting to discontinue tin? National League meeting lie is.sued bulle games for the. trophy. When asked his tin No. 1, giving a revised list of the play "pinion about the ac-iion of the magnates ers reserved and claimed by the Western yesterday he said: League. The list is a big one, aggregating THE LEAGl©E DISCOURTEOUS. about 25 ineu to every club. President ©©I would not be surprised at anything Van Perbeok has 14 men on his reserved the League magnates did. They are Uibie list and nine on his claim list. Tie mailed to do. anything, but J do think that it a contract to outflelder John C. Hondricks, would only have been courtesy for them to Jr., of Chicago, yesterday, and expects to have invited me. t« express an opinion on sign the youngster before the -week is out. the matter before acting as they have done. Hendricks sent oil his claim yesterday, Or course some of the magnates who have and if he accepts a few modifications will been opposed to the cup on personal be signed as a member of the team for ne.xf grounds were favored by the unfortunate year. William G-oodenough is a pitcher circumstances arising from the last Series who served in the Southern League. Mil of games for the cup. and they attained the waukee has a big reserve list. So has oivl they have been working for during th> Minneapolis, which has claimed everything- ](©.*t few seasons. It is unfortunate all in sight. Twiueham, Griffin and Scott, of aiouml that the games between the Boston last season©s Grand Rapids outfit, are on ©hib and the Baltimore Hub should have the St. Paul reserved list, where they be !>ven so unsatisfactory, and all that I want long. The bulletin follows: ed was to have the. matter investigated be Detroit, reserved H. Burnett, M. .T. Trost, H. fore doing anything about it. Evident y the Hines, P. F. McCauley, Sum Nieholl. S. M. League has not done this. By all means Dungan, Claude Elliott, George Brando, William there should have been an investigation to Raffert, T. J. Irwin, J. Wadsworth, C. Beard, see if the rules ns indorsed by the League A. D. Daris, R. Pace. Claimed Pitcher Dillard, hfifl been obeyed. To do this apparently Pitcher Thomas (brother of Thomas Thomas), did not suit some people, and the entire Dick Sullivan. Leslie Snyder, (\ F. Watkins, 1 liing was knocked on the head iu the ruosi William Goodenougb. Charles Stewart. C. L. jjhrupt manner. Kimever, Jack Newell. ,1. C. Hemlricks. Jr. Kansas City, reserved T. C. Ni"bolson, ,T. IN DOUBT. Pickett. Connaughton, Mee.ks, MoVicker. I).. D. "I cannot say what will be done with the Gear. J. Menefeo, Pardee, Roach. Abbey. Mere cup. I have no idea as to what the League dith, Rouy Viox. Williams, Dr. llarley Parker, did. except the fact that "there are to be no George Witt. James Slagle. Claimed John. more games for the prize. I am told that O©Brie.n. Edward Cartwriglit. Dr. Harvey Smith, I am to be informed of the action of the Charles Perry, Outtielder LusJ.i, J. J. Kgan, Wil League, and until 1 am so officially informed liam Carney. Jofilma M. Go;ir. who will return to tlip National League in 1898 and wear a Cincinnati Indianapolis, reserved D. Moore. -T. Weimer, I cannot say what, will be done. There mav nnit©iirui, was born January 31. 1S70. iit New Lii-ixm. lucl.. and learned to play ball on the Louis Knau. W. A. Kelluui, E. H. Deady, Wiley 1 e some suggestions to make by the League, lots around bis home, afterwards playing with amateur tennis at Cambridge City. Ind. His first Davis. H. M. Beville. Ike Durrett. Claimed - uud there may not be. I do not© know. professional engagement was with the Muncie Ohio of the Indiana State League, in 1S90, Charles Krepper, Tom O©Rourke, Frank Keff. HIS INTENTION. which finished second in the rac* for the pennant of tl);it League. He was re-engaged by that Signed Joe Kostal. "Bu! I do desire to say that there was club for the season of 1891. In 1892 he was with the Aiiderson ilnd.> Club. During the seasons Columbus, reserved Buckley. Tebeau. .Tone?, only one idea that prompted me to donate of 18!« and 1894 ho was once more with tlip Muneie Club. It was in the latter season that Evans. Keener, Wolters, Butler. Frank. Wil iliat cup. and that was to sustain the pop he applied to D. A, Long, of the Toledo Club, of the Western League, for a position on his team: liam Sullivan, F. Boswell. Claimed- -Charles but. although his terms were accepted lute in the season by Long, he did not report. He did Hutten. James McGarr. Pitcher Gertenric.li. Jolm ular interest in the national game, and ai write for a" contract, however, and his name went in on Ixmg©s reserve list at the close of the Foreman. Harry Wolverton, Pitcher Higbnerge. the same time /to give the players who had season of 1S!)4. ID the spring of 18-95 Goar paid his own railroad expenses to Toledo, and Signed E. J. Poor. done better than their fellows something to Manager Long thought he deserved at least a trial to show what he could do. Two days later Milwaukee, reserved George Spoer. Geo. Rett- repay them in an extra way for their goo 1 Goar went in against the St.. Louis Browns in aji exhibition game and held th«n down to six ger William Terry. William Reidy. J. Pappalau, uurli. The garner for the cup accomplished safe hit:?. After this, however., he became careless, and in a same. !iis delivery was batted J. Taylor. Tom Daly, A. J. Myers, George Nlcol, the great object sought, and also gave the for 22 hits: then he returned to his home. t>ut lie was not released by I^ong, who thought that E. Waldron. Claimed M. Adkins. J. E. Hust.- players something extra. That - Frcedman and Robison. which wi! report THE LAST DAY. clubs in the major League and the Board at the spring meeting. agreed that the League clubs would not NATIONAL BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS. Most Importan^Legisiation in Years draft a. Class "A" player under two years On Tuesday several hours were spent in Exacted. from his signing, and then not more than listening to a report from the National two players from one club, provided that. Hoard recommending amendment of the On Saturday the meeting came to an by agreement they could farm out young FOUR GREAT REFORMS CARRIED drafting clauses of the National League, end. The magnates assembled early and players to minor league clubs. This the rep exempting from draft all Class A players stuck to their work until the evening, when resentatives of the Class "A" leagues until tbey©have served their club two years, everything had been disposed of. The ah-f agreed to and the whole subject was hud INTO EFFECT. limiting the draft to two men per club, senteea of Saturday were Mr. Von der Ahe. over for the approval of the League. and permitting League clubs tw iend play- who was represented by Secretary Muck- GALLAGHER KELEASED. i ers to minor league clubs,. subject to recall infuss; Mr. Ken-, who left Mr. Watkins The appeal of W. II. Oallagher for un ; during the playing season upon 30 days in charge of Pittsburgh inteiests, and Mr. paid salary from the Reading Club was The Donble Umpire System and Umpire i notice. Tlie sentiment after thorough dls- Freed man, who left his proxy with Mr. dismissed, and Oallagher was granted a re | cussion was in favor of adopting the board©s SoJeu. lease from reservation by the Richmond Schedule Adopted Steps Taken to recommendations, but action was deferred AFTER ROWDY PLAYERS. Club. Gallagher for some breach of dis until later in the meeting. On Thursday The first thing was, after long discussion, cipline was fined by the Reading Club the no session was held owing to a coaching to adopt a resolution with reference to amount of salary due him. He then re Squelch Rowdy Playing A Four- party arranged by the Philadelphia Club raising the standard of behavior of players fused to play with the Reading Club and and the evening entertainment at tile Pen on the field, and has for its special object was released to Richmond. Gailagher did and Pencil Club. The delegates to the the suppression of vulgar remarks not play with Richmond, but was placed on Trip Schedule Agreed Upon Relief meeting were: Boston- Messrs. Soden, during the game. It was offered by Mr, the iatter©s reserve list. The Board de Conant and Billings; Baltimore II. Vouder- Brush, of Cincinnati, and it provides for cided that the player©s fine was justifiable, Granted to Minor Leagues. horst and B. Hanlon: Brooklyn--C. H. a committee of three to formulate and re but gave him his freedom to contract here Byrne and A.F. Abe©1; Chicago James A. port at the spring meeting a plan which after with whom he may. Hart; Cleveland Frank and Stanley Robi will define foul, indecent and obscene Inn- TWO MINOR CASES. The annual meeting of the National son; Cincinnati John T. Brush and Ashley gunge on the ball field, and prescribe a The petition of J. II. Lentz. on a claim League was a record breaker iu three Lloyd; .Philadelphia Colonel Rogers ami A. method of procedure for the punishment J. Reach; New York Andrew Freedman; of offenders, the penalty for which offense, for salary from the Burlington. la.. Club particulars, viz., its remarkable length in of the Western Association, was dismissed Washington*-J. Earle Wagner; Louisville upon conclusive proof, shall be expulsion for Want of jurisdiction, the player©s first time of peace, its absolute barmonious- H. C. Puiliam; Pittsburg. W. W. Kerf and with a prohibition of engagement by any recourse being to the directors of the West ness and the expectionally important leg W. II. Watkins; St. Louis C. Von der Abe club operating under protection of ©be Na ern Association. and B. Muckeufuss. tional Agreement, and without the possi The Springfield. O.. Club, of the Inter islation enacted. Five full days were FRIDAY©S SESSION bility of pardon or reinstatement. The state League, was ordered to pay to the consumed bilt only two days were entire was prolific of results. The National Agree plan provides for the reference of any Xantsville Club $110. which the board de ly devoted to business,©the rest of the ment was amended in ac©ordam-e .with the case Which may arise under the provisions cided was due to the latter club on ac time being given up to various enter recommendation of the National Hoard. The. of this rule to a Board, which shall con count of the transfer of Pool and Cava* appeal of the minor organizations was to sist of three men. Vho shall have lio iiir naugh to Springfield. tainments provided by the Philadelphia the effect that an amendment be made teresi: in any club in the League, and Ciub. From stcrt to finish there was to the National Agreement to restrict the whose decision shall be final. Messrs. TUB NEW NATIONAL BOARD not the slightest hitch, no row of any number of players to be drafted from each Brush, Soden and Hart were appointed as elected- by the National League on Friday kind, and no sign whatever of faction club in Class A by a major league club to the committee to formulate the plan. held a short, meeting Friday night to or two, and that no minor league player should A FOUR-TRIP SCHEDULE. ganize for tlu> ensuing year. The Board be alism. In the latter respect this was one ing unchanged as to membership organized of the plettsantest meetings within the l)e drafted until he had been on the minor Upon motion of Colonel Rogers the league club©s reserve list twice. To this the schedule committee (Mr. Young), was di like the old board, with Mr. Young as riiemory of man. Seldom ha? more g^ood League agreed, with the proviso that the rected to prepare a schedule for next sea secretary and chairman. The only case to legislation, with important effect upon minor leagues so amend their constitutions son which shall provide for four trips be be acted upon was that of outfielder Slagle. The permanence of the Licngue and the that major Ixxigue clubs can purchase a tween the F/ast and the West instead of clttimed by Cincinnati. Boston and Kansas welfare of the game, been enacted at. any player©s release at any time during the two. ;vs has been the rule for several years, City. Slagle was farmed by Boston to playing season, and that a man can be Grand Rapids. Which club transferred him one meeting than in the one just ended. and also for 154 games to be played by each to St. Paul. The latter club and Kansas 3n this particular the Philadelphia meet tried and returned within SO days if found club instead of. 132 as heretofore. not to be fast enough for the major organ The championship season will extend City made offers of purchase from Boston ing will be one to stand forth among ization. Messrs. Rogers, Byrne and Freed- from April 15 to Oct. 15. Last year the. sea and both accepted Bos-ton©s terms. Mean League meetings as a white mile-stone uian were appointed a committee to draft son was from April 22 to October 2. Under time Manager ©ComLsky transferred St. in the path of progress. To adopt the an amendment and report at the spring the new rule clubs will be permitted to play Paul©s claim to Cincinnati fer a considera double umpire system and an umpire meeting. - two games on one day iu the first series, tion. President Young testiiied that the THE OLD NATIONAL BOARD Kansas City money vras first in hand. Hav schedule, to lengthen the season to ac as well as in other series, in order to dis ing the word of president Soden that Mana commodate a four-trip schedule, to ini of Arbitration, consisting of Messrs. Soden, pose of postponed games, and postponed Byrne. Hart, Ilobison. Brush and Young, games may be played off on grounds other ger Se©.ee hrd no right to make the deal tiate drastic measures calculated to re was re-elected unanimously. It was ex with St. Paul, the Board decided that Slagle lieve the sport of the incubus of rowdy than those on which they were originally belongs to Kansas City. pected that an effort, would be made to in to be played. All the decisions made by the Board dur ism, and to grant the allied minor stitute some changes in the Board member The schedule circuit is to be divided ii to ing these sessions will be printed in full iu leagues a greater degree of protection ship, but if such a move was even con four actions, as follows: . Northeast, Bos "Sporting Life," the Board©s official © organ. than they have hitherto enjoyed, is templated it did not appear. When the ton. New York and Brooklyn; Southeast. in due time. After the conclusion of tho surely glory enough for one meeting. i time came for nomination and election there Philadelphia. Washington and Baltimore: Slagle case the Board afljourned to meet I was no show of factionalism. West. Pittsburg. Cleveland and Chicago; The League is to be congratulated upon I An amendment to Article 13 of the Na- again in St. Louis next spring. its good work. It has once more de Southwest, Cincinnati. St. Louis and Louis ; lional Agreement was adopted, which will ville. The schedule will be arranged so 1AKALS MADE. monstrated conclusively that it is cap i prevent in the future a repetition of the that no club will be absent from its own able of rising to any emergency, and Eagan case. Hereafter ail agreements be- grounds for a greater period than about that in its hands the welfare and future ! tween clubs will have to be sent Within two weeks, except in the first series, when A Meeting Vnusunliy Prolific in Ex ten days to President Young, for filing and IS games will be ph.yed hi the Warmer changes oi© Ball Players. of the national game are secure. Furth reference.: ermore, it has taken a fresh hold upon THE LEAGUE©S BOARD. Southern cities of the circuit. More playeis© deals wore consummates public confidence in its integrity of pur THE DOUBLE UMPIRE SYSTEM, at this League meeting than at any gather A new Board of Directors was chosen by was adopted unanimously on motion of ing of the magnates since the Indianapolis pose and method, and its consummate lot as usual. The drawing resulted as fol amalgamation, meeting, in the winter of ability to honestly and successfully man lows: .7. Earle Wagner, Washington; C. Von Mr. Wagner. It provides for a staff of cler Horst. Baltimore; A. J. Reach. Phila 14 umpires to be appointed by and under 1S!.»1. Iu fact, but for the iivelv trading age the greatest of all sports. Below delphia; Harry Puiliam. Louisville; Chris control of President Young. The Playing the first three days of the meeting would will be found a detailed acount of the Yon der Abe. St. Louis, and William H. Rules Committee was instructed to make have been very barren for the scribes, who good work accomplished, the perusal of Watkins. Pittsburg. the necessary changes in the constitution were looking i©cr sensations and news, not which must afford every true lover of the TEMPLE Ct.T GAMES ABOLISHED. and President Young- was requested to pleasure or entertainment. During the jrame thorough gratification. President Hart, of Chicago, then reintro- give the preference iu selecting new um meeting, all told. 20 players were tradud, duced his resolution of last year to abolish pires to old players of good habits. He was six clubs figuring a goodly crop. the Temple Cup series, as follows: also instructed to prepare a sched.iie for THE DEALS MADE. LEAGUE DIRECTORS MEET. Whereas. Tlie ob.lert of this organization as ex the staff of umpires, which shall extend The most important deals were mml-i pressed in p:ir:igraph 3, section 2. of its consti throughout the entire season aud nhich between St. Louis ami Philadelphia. St. the Board Disposes of Much Busi tution, is "to flstablisli and regulate t-he base shall not be deviated from except on ac Louis nnd New York. Pittsburg and Cincin hall championship of the United States." and count of illness, resignation, etc. No um nati. The first and most important deal ness in a Lengthy Session. ;is all contests for other objects are perfunctory pire will be assigned for more than six consummated was the one whereby Phil The first thing on the meeting programme ;ind Without the authority of the constitution. consecutive games in one city, and the adelphia exchanged pitcher Taylor catcher was the annual meeting of the Hoard of it is . schedule of the staff will be kept secret by Clements, outiieider Dowd and infielder Directors, consisting of representatives of I Uesolved. That this organization will in no Sir. Young. Lave Cross for short stop Monte Cross. the New York. St. Louis. Cleveland. Louiss- way, shape or niumier authorize, approve or FINIS. pitcher Donohue and catcher Douglas, or viile. Washington and Boston clubs. The lend Us moral support to any galne or games Messrs. Brush. Robison and Rogers were St. Louis. Scarcely had this deal been con report of Secretary-Treasurer Young was re between the clubs of its membership, except appointed a Committee on Transportation, summated when New York secured from ceived, his accounts audited and approved. those provided for in the regularly adopted sched to report at the spring meeting. Tlie Tele St. Louis catcher Grady and third baseman The championship of 1807 was then award ule. graph Committee (Messrs. Hart. Freedmau Hartuian for third base-man Donnelly, out- ed to the Boston Club, after which a mini- This provoked a long discussion, and for and Robison) was instructed to make the tieldcr Holmes and $3500. tier of appeals were acted upon. two hours the magnates argued, but it wa.< best possible contract for telegraph facili . The third big deal was between Pittsburg Umpire Lytich©s petition for salary during finally adopted unanimously. Presidents ties. and Cincinnati, the former giving outfielder the month or more be was compelled to Frcedman and Hanlon were opnosed to the A motion by Mr. Robison. of Cleveland. t,i Klmer Smith, pitcher Hawley arid cash for lay off on account of illness was allowed. abolition of the series, but yielded to make renew the souvenir passes was lost by a pitcher Rhines. catcher Shriver. thirfl Pitcher Brandt©s claim for salary from tb i he vote unanimous. The scheme of having vote of 10 to 2. baseman Gray, second baseman Asa Stew- Philadelphia Club was dismissed, it being a purse hung up by (he League also fell The matter of the special agreement rel art and outiieider McCarthy. The last; shown that his failure to be in playing con flat, but Mr. Freedmari said tlie New York ative to gate receipts in Philadelphia was deal made was the exchange of second dition was the result of Ins own acts, Club would put up a©$5000 purse for its not broached at this meeting, as the agree baseman Hallma.u, of St. Louis, for infield ditcher Morgan Murpliy appealed to the own team to contest for. President Young, ment of the League with the Philadelphia er Sehooh, of Brooklyn. It was announced board from what he considered his unjust William H. Watkins. of Pittsburg, and Club will not expire until the annual meet Saturday that Cincinnati would turn Mi{- suspension by the St. Louis Club, and also Charles H. Byrne. of Brooklyn, were ap ing of the League in 1S!)!>. ler, Hoy. Holliday and Eh ret over to St. requested that he be paid for the time lost. pointed a committee to wait on the donor A vote of thanks was tendered the Phila of the cup, Mr. Temple, to see what dispo Louis without consideration. His appeal, however, was dismissed. as lie delphia Club and the Pen and Pencil Club DEALS THAT FAILED. had failed to present it within the required sition should be made of the trophy. The for the entertainments provided. The were almost as numerous as the deals that time provided by Section 38 of the con Hart resolution as adopted not only dis League then adjourned, to meet again iu were made. The biggest deal turned down stitution. poses of the Temple Cup scries, but pre St. Louis, Feb. 28.___ After adopting a vote of thanks to Secre vents all exhibition games between League was a proposition from Washington for tary Young for the able manner in which clubs during the championship season. THE NATIONAL, BOARD. $30.000 to be paid in five annual install- he had conducted the affairs of the board A CASE SETTLED. ments to\ lump the entire Washington On motion of Mr. John T. Brush, of Cin team with the Phillies. Out of the 58 the past year, it was agreed that the busi A Number of Decisions Rendered and players the Philadelphia club was to select ness of the League would be facilitated by cinnati, the League was ordered to pay $75 the New Board Organized. the establishment of headquarters in the .to the Cincinnati fireman, John Ca©rtuy- 20 men. the remainder to revert to Wasb- business section of \Vashington, and Mr. yilles, for loss sustained by reason of in The National Board held three sessions ingtoni This deal wa^ for a time favorably Young was directed to choose the loca juries received at a game in Cincinnati, during the League meeting. A detailed ac considered by the Philadelphia Club and tion. The board then adjourned sine die. when he was struck in the face by a glass count of the proceedings of the first day might have been finally accepted but by Umpire Hurst. This lets the League appeared in our last issue. At that meet for the St. Louis deal, which was be out of a suit for. heavy damages, thanks to ing the Board awarded Eagan to the Pitts- lieved to be the better by the Philadelphia THE MAGNATES GATHER. the diplomacy of Treasurer Lloyd, of the biiig Club, decided the contention between Club officials. Cincinnati Club. The discussion brought the Philadelphia Club and the Atlan Cleveland declined a trade of Demontre- After Three Days of Idling They Gel out the fact that President Young never tic League over the five Athletic ville and McJames for Childs and Wilson. sent Umpire Hurst a telegram Hurst players held by Philadelphia. iu Washington first refused an offer of fiva Mown to Business on Friday. showed authorizing him to umpire in Cin favor of the latter. and gave the Cincinnati men Miller, Hoy, Hollidav. The League meeting proper was spread cinnati the day after the row instead of minor league representatives a hearing di Ehret and Ritchey for outfielder Selbach over five days from Nov. 0 to Nov. 13 in Bob Clark. recting the latter to get together and formu and then various cash offers for Selbach. clusive, but only on Friday and Saturday THE LEAGUE MAKES GOOD. late their ideas as to the desired National Mercer and Demontreville. Philadelphia was- the real business of the League trans The statement of the Harry Wrigbt Mem Agreement; amendments. turned .down three offers from Baltimore acted, as the other days were consumed in orial Association was presented to the THE SECOND SESSION one of Doyle for Delehanty or Lajoie. an enjoying the hospitality of the.Philadelphia League. Owing to the failure of the as«o- was held Tuesday iu order to dispose of nil other of McGraw or Reits; for Elberfield Club. On Tuesday evening a short session ciation to secure permission from the com unfinished business. The petition of the and cash, and the third of Joe Quin for was held at which the report of the Board missioners to erect the statue in the Park Eastern. Western and Atlantic Leagues for Elberfield. St. Louis declined cash offers of Directors was read and approved, and the association was compelled to purchase a change in the present draft system was from Boston and Louisville for catcher the subject of telegraph privileges given n lot in West Laurel Hill Cemetery. No received and upon motion of Mr. Brush Clements and one from New York for either consideration. Heretofore the Western provision had been made for this extra was so amended that a player farmed out Clements or Taylor or both, the price iu Union has enjoyed a monopoly of the expense, and there was a consequent defi by a minor league club to one in a minor no case coming up to St. Louis© demands. League grounds. This the Postal Tele raph cit of .$354.37. President Young was in league could be returned upon 30 days© no- j Chicago declined a Brooklyn offer of Company wishes to share. The matter was structed to forward to the association a tlce. Tlie representatives of the minor catcher Grim for Bverett or Callalum, and finally referred for investigation and action check for the amount of the deficit. The leagues petitioned that they be afforded Pittsburg also declined to trade 1©addea to a. committee, composed of Messrs. Hart, League then acljourued until Saturday. some protection from, the onslaughts of j for Grim. Nov. 2O. 3 THE L.OOKEBS-ON. mia," at the Pen and Pencil Club. Mr. I given color by several conferences between Presl- Brush doesn©t look strong, but, neverthe © dent Hart and Tummy Burns. Anson did not A Notable Gathering of Ball BIcn of less, must possess wonderful vitality. appear to bo in the least disturbed or nnuo.vcd There were rumors that the League in by the rumors, and to all inquiries replied that Director o©Ncil and .Manager Dooley. of Mon Every Degree. tended to abolish the pos; held bv John B. the time to discuss the Chicago management or treal, were inten-Mi-d !,,,k.-,- ;; ©QM. (t©_\eil \V(js The Philadelphia meeting of the National Day the inspectorship of umpires. Mr. his own future had not yet arrived. The only grciitiy impressed .with the magnificent Philadel League was not onlj* important for the Day took no stock in the report and didn©t thing during the week that annoyed him was Mr. phia ball park, and was also much pleased with legislation enacted, but remarkable for the appear to be at all worried about it. Hart©s remark at the banquet, that Chicago would toastmaster Rogers© reference to Premier L-uirier, attendance of base ball men of every de- J. Earle Wagner as usual was a prominent probably win the pennant within 1500 years. of Canada, at tha baHiju: 1 !. Manager Doole-v war jrj-et>-~magnates, minor league officials, "team factor within the League meeting, "and a Ned Hanion did not succeed in making any Manager .Stallings© «nc;:t ihruu-Swit the week. jnanagers, base ball journalists, ball play much-sought magnate daring recesses, be deal. He could have done so hud he been willinc Ex-Pi evident 1©wi©pie. donor of Die Temple Cup,, ers and prominent base ball patrous. to take what was offered for Doyle, Me.Graw and did not appear at the meeting, contrary to his ing always surrounded by a group of listen other Orioles. But Xed was too smart to take expressed intention. Pressing business in Pitts- MX.NY OFFICIALS PRESENT. ers to his entertaining ami pictorial con anything but an even "quid pro quo." and pre burg detained him. Apart from the National League people versation on base ball "subjects. He didn©t ferred to wait. It©s a long time till©spring. As Arthur Inviii was a spectator, as usual, as he there were present many minor league club neglect business, though, for mere talk, usual, Ned did little talking, but a heap of makes it a loint never to miss a League conven owners and officials; as. for instance. IJres and came pretty near carrying through the thinking. tion. He put in his time helping Washington ident Johnson, of the Western League; biggest deal attempted within a decade. Manager Watkins vvns a perfectly contented make deals and praising the Toronto contingent President I©. T. Powers, of the Eastern The absent League managers were: Joyce. man, despite the general opinion among the of the Washington team. Incidentally he mad» League: President Chus. B. Power, of the of New York; Tebeati. of Cleveland: Selee, critics that Cincinnati had gotten the tetter of a deal for himself© by purchasing outfielders Shet>- Interstate League; President Harrows, of of Boston, and Barnie. of Brooklvn. They the deal between the two chihs. To all WaUsics han and pitcher Jolniston from Newark for his the Atlantic League, and President Mur- were all missed, particularly Billy Barnie©. blandly said chat after the deal had been made Toronto team. he would not take $5000 cash for his end of it. Manager Dan Shannon was kept busy giving Jtane, of the New England Leauue; also who is always in his element at "a gather ^The C©besterfieJdlan treasurer of the Brooklyn tMreetor O©Xeil. of Montreal: President Ki ing of the big moguls. pointers on Eastern League pjayors. un©tl rather Hurry Vonderhorst took things easy, leav- Club. Mr. Abell. appeared in a new role that of made Harry Piilllam regret having turned Uichter, lls, of Newark; President Kuntzsch. of Svr- deal-maker, owing to Mr. Byrno©s inability to ot Montreal, over to Detroit. Dan, by the wav fli©use; Director Horace Keith, of Brock- ing his ubie coadjutor. Ned. Hanlon. to exert© himself much physically. The knowledge was also somevyh.-it riiUled over (lie ruthless Ton; President Marcus Hayno, of Minne- look after any deal that might float Balti of players and acumen in dealing with would- manner in which both Boston and Pittsburg bud jipolis; Secretary Dill, of Paterson; Secre more-way. The meeting was a trifle slow, be traders displayed by Mr. Abell was really turned young third basemau Atherton down tary Kobb. of Washington; Secretary however, for Harry, who would rather at astonishing. He was successful, too. as he Harry Stevens. the Kcore card man tried to tShettsIiue. of Philadelphia: President Man- any time be host than guest, so thoroughly achieved the feut of materially strengthening the convince Joe Cumpbel) that Tim Ihirst ©wan liing. of Kansas City, and Secretary Muok- accustomed is he to bestowing, instead of Brooklyn team without waste of money or sacri a liberal man. Joe invited Harrv to do a (enfuss, of St. I^ouis. receiving, favors. fice of valuable players. sketch. © " Treasurer George Waguer though living One who knows Anson well said that Anson Tommy Dowd tried to stampede- the Philad.-l- THE) MANAGERS would not suffer in the event of retirement u.s were out in force. Of the League men in this city never showed his face at the iwia iIolosra-Tiflu. !iy spreading the re.port that meeting. There were many inquiries for be was rated worth at least $100,000 outside a Douglas had decided to go to the* Klondike there were Anson, of Chicago; Stallings, of comfortable income from his Chicago Club hold him and much regret at his absence was ings. • , • • ' next ypnnj.© irstoad of plavine ball \obodv Philadelphia; Brown, of Washington; Wat- expressed. \ however, took any, stock in ;h.c slorv. kins, of Pittsburg; Clarko, of Louisville; Ex-President Kerr, of Pittsburg, did not The only disagreeable Incident of the meeting Al Maul was the exquisite rmotig the ball JSwing, of Cincinnati, and.Hanlon. of Bal at this meeting have the usuat worried was-a little -tiff in the bar room between ex- playnrs. His favorite flo-wor is the v nlet. and timore. The minor league managers in evi- look, having jJhifted his base ball burdens Lmpire George Bui-nham and President Freedman, he a.1 ways wo?e a little bunch „( u>< nlenc-e were Dou©ey, of Uochostor: .Shannon. to the broad and willing shoulders of the The latter resented Burnham©s good-natured at- blooms. Some of the OI.©K r.-- .!i)i:nr, Manning of Wilkesbarre; Tom Burns, of Springfield; te.mpts at familiarity and declined to take a and Charley- Dooley anioiij; t!io;n -.vi©: nteiu Tom Burns, of Hartford; Arthur Irwui. of new president, Watkius, who handled him drink, whereupon Burnham became ruffled and with chrysanthemums -M: V,ig as sKiall cabbages. Toronto; Frank Rinn, of Lancaster; Jake self as though he had been a League mag abusive. Mutual friends interfered before anv One of the st-irius flouting !i!>out was to the Wells, of Richmond, and Billy Sbarslg, of nate a score of years. blows were exchanged. Subsequently George effect that a iiiee c!er!iMut> with a fat salary There was no truth in the"~report that Davis and Burnham had some words over the has been set as ide by Mr. Frcedmau fpr George Alleiitown. there was objection to Mr. Watkins© ad matter, and would have come to blows but for the THE JOURNALISTS. mission to the League meeting, on the intervention of President Hart. Davis uiid?.r Tammany. There was also an unusually large delega ©Connie M:lek Was one of the lookera-on. Ha ground that he was a manager. Like Han- Buck Ewiug showed up Tuesday and remained saM he had .lust dropped ii, to see if be could, tion of newspaper men present visiting lon, he was the duly accredited president clear to the finish, always on the alert to make picl; iip a string player or two. lake as not journalists we mean as the fact that the of his dub, and could not have been denied au.v deal to strciigtben his Cincinnati team. To he will succeed in pm chasing George Shock fnnu local delegation was large goes without say admission, even if there had been any aver St. Louis. ing, inasmuch as Philadelphia can round up sion, whit* there was not. Jiuimy M,jn,iing divided IJs time between the jiiore base ball scribes than any other city in Chris Yon der Ahe didn©t bother much bail people uud Sirs. Manning, who was with the- country. New York and Chicago not ex- about the legislation. He was out for him en route to their home In Fall River. Man tepted. New York, by the way, sent player deals, got there with both feet, and Ex-Umpires Hardic- Henderaon "and Wes Currv ning sjiiil he Intended to jump in and play sec Curtis, of the "Herald;" Mulroney,© of the left for home on Friday morning in ex were among the callers on Uncle Nick Young. ond base nest season, as liis young leag-uers "Journal,©© and Hanna. of the "Press."© Both want to go back to umpiring, and will need an old head. cellent humor. His faithful and able secre probably be given a chance. Billy Eiseuhower Chicago equaled that with these Ed. Smith, tary, Mr. Muckenfuss, remained behind to Waldo C©atlin, the famous base ball shoe man, was also an applicant for a berth. stepped in occasionally to renew act|Uiuntance«. of the "Times-Herald;©© Ed. Sheridan,, of look after St. Louis interests in the League. Harry Pulliam without any assist the "Tribune," and Louis Suss, of the He did it well, besides closing up another ance, ably held up Louisville©s© end, both He w;3s no stnnif.er to any of the League pew- "Record."© Cincinnati had out her full deal which vsil 1 redound to Mr. Yon der within nnxj without the League©s meet pie, as nearly ail wear liis shoes and thus come complement in Harry Weldon, of the "En In contact with Mm during their visits to Phila Ahe©s advantage, namely the exchange of ing. Hurry Is quick-witted and shrewd delphia. quirer:" Ken. Mulford, of the "Post;" Hailman for George School). mu genial, honest and serious-minded, and Charlie Zuber, of the> "Times-Star." and Tom Burn?, of Springlield, would neither uf- Besides Mr. Muekenfuss there was an steadily grows upon his friends on better ac ttmi nor deny ihe rumors connecting him with Ed. GHllo, of the "Commercial Gazette." other club secretary in evidence, namely quaintance. As a teller of stories of life in the the Chicago management. It is A fact that he Boston as usual sent the old war-horses- Shettsline, of the Phillies. He was a daily South he is simply inimitable. The charm has one deal on which may yet make him a Jake Morse, of the "Herald," .and Tim visitor at the Walton and was kept busy of his tales is that he doesn©t realize how de- minor league magnate and /jay better than mere Mornane, of the "Globe." Baltimore had looking after the details of the Philadelphia lleiously quaint and humorous he is. managing evan in the big Leugur. two representatives present, in 1©atterpon. Club©s entertainment programme. Mike Grady was faii-lv intoxicated with -joy President Marons A. Hayne, of Minneapolis, of the "Sun." and Anderson. of the "Her Manager Tom Brown ably seconded Presi over the deal that landed him in \ew York. tcok in every t i.ing. .-uu! remained until his ald;" while Washington was well looked dent Wagner©s efforts at deal making, but Bi)ly Halliqau©s ordeal, on the other hand mission was siect-mpijslied. u;;:i!ely, the granting «fter bv Joe Campbc-ll. of the "Post." was prolonged, as hf was-left guessing©for three of his petition for National Agreement changes couldn©t connect owing to the fact that days. When the deal thn.t sent him to Brook Brooklyn, St. Louis, Pittsbura. Louisville he was looking to strengthen, not to weaken by the National league. Mr. Uayne made out and Cleveland were not represented in the lyn was finally closed lie, too, was & very £ strong case for the Western League, and this. newspaper "ipush." his Senatorial team. happy man. backed by an even stronger personality, gained Jri the role of host Colonel John I. Rogers Ex-Manager Tommy Burns©, of Hartford, pres THE PLAYERS the day. Mr. Hayne is very popular with the fairly shone. He had fully laid himself out ence was due to a desire to drop playing and powers"tliat be, thanks to his graceful acquies were unusually numerous, probably owing to do the agreeable and captured everybody secure a berth as League umpire. Of course cence in the Hutfhinson decision last spring, and to the fact that so many live in or near to not only by his performance, but by his he had aa interview with ©©Uncle" Nick his constant; defense and indorsement of the tbe city.© The players noticed were exclu geniality and uniform courtesy the latter Manager Stallings, of the Phillies was a methods and policy of the National Board. sive of p©ayiug managers already nunitioned: quality being second nature to him. The happy man when tne deal with St. Louis went President Ban .Tohnwon, of the Western League, Tommy Dowd, .Monte Cross, Mike Grady, only drawback to the Colonel©s week-long j through, although he didn©t: express his hap©pi- who came with Mr. Havne. departed with himi Geor.se Sho©-h, George Davis. Dick Harley, happiness was the prevention of the trip to I ness in. superabundant talk. He has learned equally happy. He now considers the future of A). Maul. "Kid" Gleastm. John Clements, the Wissahickon on Thursday by rain. As i that actions speak louder than words. the Western League assured. Billy Mailman. .Too Wriglev. Joe Mulvcy. the toastmaster of the banquet Mr. Rogers As usual Muttflew Stanley Koblscm, brother It©s safe bettitis that; the irrepressible George Harry Davis, Billy Gray. William Shriver, proved himself to be an eloquent, accom ] Prank Kobison©s able coadjutor, held up his W. Buruham, tlje ex-umpire, will turn up at Charlie Esper, Matt. Kilroy. George Moran, plished, and moreover tactful, introducer, a end in business and pleasure in and out of the a League meeting, no matter when or where Charlie Moss. Pat Devinney, Bill Green, of most important consideration in the mar meeting. He didn©t overlook jury bets, however it is held, ftare enough, Burnham was one of Springfield; George Fox. George Cain, small, an.d yet found tirno to sandwich in a good the first to strik« the Hotel Waltou, HO .put shalling of after-dinner speakers. deal of Important business apart from base in three days, and was the life of the corridors Frank Boinier, Jack Keenan, Charlie Nyce, Al. Reach ably seconded Colonel Rogers© ball. Stanley is a hustler of the first-class, Ed. Lauer, Stafford, of Louisville; Meaiie.y, efforts to maintain Philadelphia©s reputa with his funny stories, told In his own inimitable of Scranteii, and Mike Trost. without, however, carrying a sign to that effect way. In a storv-telling duel with that acknowl tion for hospitality. HP didn©t talk much- OH his person. edged wit, De Wolf Hopper, he talked the he never does but he lost no opportunity Tommy Dowd was quite elated over his re famous actov to a standstill. MEETING ECHOES. of entertaining the delegates and making turn, to St. Louis. He considered, of course. Before leaving for home Fiiday morning Chris them comfortable and happy. that St. Louis got the best of the deal, and Vou dor Ahe gave it out that he had secured What Was Said, Done and Heartl in President PYeedman was in amiable offered to wng*r that the ex-pliillies would Tim Hurst to manage his team next season. the Corridors. mood throughout the week and thereby beat the Pbilli.es out in the race. Later Secrotarv MucUenfass qualified this state made not only new friends, but converted Mr. PYeeduiun disputed with Fraqk Robisou ment by »«}©<»» that Hurst "may" be secured. President Young looked to be in better j old enemies into admirers. He could well the palm for being the best-dressed magnate. George Eliis, of Newark, as usual, was a health than for years past. He attributes I afford to be genial, considering how things I But when it came, to new hats the New Yorker good listener and scant talker. He unloaded on lus improved physical condition to his re- i laid away over the Western magnate. He wore Arthur Irwin. ,. lief from Government service and to the i have been corning his wav New York©s five hats corridor count during the meeting. Buck Taylor, the cowboy and Indian killer, efficient help his son Robert is* to him. j good place, the election of van Wyek, and, In one of the parlors of the Wajton the local haunted the corridors of the Walton and made The young man, who, us a clerk of the I to cap all, the deal with St. Louis, which scorers and the visiting scribes from Boston, anxious inquiries about Mr. Yon der Ahe. It National Board, relieves his father of much i will BO much strengthen the Giants. When Baltimore, New Yoi-k, Philadelphia and Cin is said that what the far-famed scout wanted of the drudgery, is a "chip of the old j that deal was completed Mr. Freedman was cinnati held an informal meeting and talked with the base bull man was in connection with jubilant. He was willing to wager any over a number of points. An understanding another Wild West show similar to the one thai- block" and takes to base ball like a duck j body any amount on the Giants finishing was reached on a number of knotty problems Sn Buck and Chris took through the South several 10 water. © one-two, without tin ling even a single scoring. Details of the conference will be found years ago. Harry Pu.Uiam tells a funny story The veteran honorary member of the taker. in OUP Boston letter. Jake Morse engineered the about that. League. John B. Day, was present as usual. Jake Morse was very happy over the conference. Frank Rinn. of Lancaster, put In a couple of -He hasn©t missed a League meeting since abolition of the Temple Cup©series, whose George Davis was an ftble lieutenant for his days at the meeting, and assured Messrs, Byrne 1883, and is a walking encyclopedia on downfall his savage criticism .precipitated, president, :\Ir. Freedman. He inspired the and Abell that in young Yeager they had a League legislation. and over the adoption of the double Umpire Hartman-Grady deal, atd worked like a beaver treasure. President Byrne, of Brooklyn, plainly system, which he has advocated for years. to carry it through. Some of tbe Cincinnati writers, notably Charlie showed the effect of his long illness, hav One of the happiest magnates in evidence Harry Pulliuni and Fred Clarkc could make Ziiber. became very sore at Buck Ewiug, tirst. for ing lost considerable liesh. He was not no deals to benetit the Louisville team. BO letting Piusbuig scribes g.?t news of the big was President Jim Hart, of Chicago, inas they did the ne.vt best thing draft iirst base- CiiK©innati-Pittsburff deal before the Cincinnati much in evidence in the corridors, being much as his hand was plainly manifest in nitin George Cau-y. tin- ei-Lengne pluyer. fn>in compelled to avoid draughts and over- j the League©s legislation. He was happy scribes, and secondly, because they were not. iiiuch excitement. He was the object of j the Atlantic League. Secretary Muekenfuss. of St. given the story straight from "Buck" when they that his solitary stand against the Temple Louis, also did :i little drafting during the did get it. © . general solicitude, especially among his j Cup contests had at last been unanimously meeting, his Sflectiuus being short stop Russ Ed Grillo, of Cincinnati, is quite ft clever colleagues, upon whom it apparently just supported, and also proud of the fact that Hall and pitcher Gilpatrick, botb of the Texas teller of cockney stories. dawned what a loss to the League the his ©four-trip idea was substituted for the League. Frank Hough and Dan Mills were strongly in withdrawal from its councils of Mr. Byrne. three-trip plan. President Pat. Powers left for Chicago Thurs favor of the Washington-Philadelphia deal, yud either through continued illness or death, By the way, wine other magnates could day to look after a big two days© bicycle race much disgruntled because it fell through. Tha would be. It is safe to say that every well pattern after Mr. Hart in his way of meet in which be was interested. He left before other local scribes Fogel, Mason, Ztigler, Wen it, wish for Mr. Byrne©s speedy restoration to taking care of the visiting Chicago report the League had accepted the National Board©s McGlvn. Jones and Andersen considered tlw complete health was sincere. ers. He not only gave them all the news, recommendations, but was satisfied that the St Louis-Philadelphia deal best for Philadelphia. President Robison, of the Cleveland Club, but at fill times looked after their comfort league would do the right thing by the minor Harry Weldon looked well despite the fact was as genial, cheerful and handsome as and entertainment. Truly, there are no leagues that he IK steadily growing in. weight, That over. Time makes no impression upon the flies on the "Apollo Belvidere" of the President Freedman paid high tribute to the doesn©t worry him, though, as he has the big buoyant Clevelander. He had been taking late O. P. Caylor. Said he: "As long as 1 am fr;ime to carry it. League. In base ball in New York I intend to set apart The absence of those genial Louisville gentle good care of himself since the Baltimore It was an open secret that undfr Wat- one game yearly, known as ©Caylor Day,© and meeting and on Thursday took his first men. Dr. Stncky and Charley Dehler, was gen kins© regime the Pittsburg Club would at will give tbe gafe receipts to his little girl he erally regretted. ... drink since that memorable occasion. last play Sunday ball, abroad, at least. loved" so well." Truly that is loyalty appre Lawver Frank S. ElHott was often inquired it was generally believed that Mr. George President Watkins would neither affirm or ciated to a degree seldom witnessed in base ball. for by his former colleagues, and much regret W. Howe, of Cleveland, and ex-president deny the report, but left the impression in During the meeting Manager Watkins signed was expressed that he could not spare n few mo L. C. Krauthoff, of Kansas City, would be a vague way that it would be Sunday ball. third baseman Gray and catcher Schriver to ments to call uiwn his old friends visiting in .his two of t}ie three members of the outside He has no scruples on that score. Pittsburg contracts. own citv Elliott is. however, nowadays too tribunal for the trial of rowdy ball players. The most contented magnates at the meet- President Young paid a very pretty compliment busy with important real estate and law matters President Barrows, of the Atlantic ins were the Boston triumvirs Soden. Co- to Mr. Charles Power, president of the Inter to devote nny time to base ball, even in a per League, was not particularly pleased with nant and Billings. They could afford to state League, and sporting editor of the Pitts functory way. the adoption by the League of the double stand pat with a champion team, and con burg "Leader." "Of all the various presidents Tim Murnnne. us usu.nl. took things easy, rind tinipire system He believed minor leagues sequently had nothing to worry over, or of minor leagues with whom I had to deal." slid yet never go! left in nny piece of news. ©\Y!>:it would be gradually forced to follow suit. chase after. This, by the way. was the Mr. Young. "I had the least trouble really none would n meet ins be without Tim? thus adding to their expenses; besides, he first meeting Mr. Billings had attended in with Mr. Power. He attended to the affairs Among iiotalilf visitors we©©" Hob !!ca©©!i. tha of his league in a business-like way. a fact nvm who lias discovered » jroud Iliing in Opera Company. An incident of the even- Philadelphia journalists, but from ail our base ball than the statistics afforded t« Ing was the rise many of the base ball peo citizens." The inauguration of club hospi Mr. Reach by his own lino of business. ple got out of Connie Mack. In the play tality, which had been begun so auspicious Mr. Reach ©went baok to the days* SPORTINGLlFE the two comedians are rival Scotchmen, ly at Baltimore last year, would be con when he started in the base ball A WEEKLY JOURNAL each masquerading as a McGlllicuddy. As tinued during the remainder of the week supply business irt Ms little Eighth that is Connie Mack©s full name, the inno in Philadelphia, and especially the next day street store, aud showed Low. step by Devoted to cent fun poked at the luckless manager and night would be exclusively devoted to step, his business had grown with the na BASEBALL, BICYCLING, SHOOT. can be itragiued. pleasure, business being sidetracked for tional game. .When- he began tlie manu JOURNALISTS AS ENTERTAINERS. the time being. He hoped that everyone pres facture of base©bails nearly twenty years ING, BILLIARDS, Etc. After the theatrical performance the base ent would carry away with him the most ago three dozen balls daily were sufficient ballists wended their way to the Pen and pleasant memories of the Quaker City, so to supply the demand: udw nearer 2000 Cradecrmarked by the Sporting Life Pub. Ce Pencil Club, where they ©were given the ;ittio understood by those who never abided dozen than 1000 are required daily, re Entered at Philadelphia Poss Office freedom of the club house and shown what awhile within its hospitable gates. Colonel quiring the services of between 800 and *a Second Class Matter. a "Night in Bohemia," was like. The fun Rogers then went oa to say: 900 hands all the year round. Furthermore starte©d about midnight, soon waxed fast "Those of us connected with .the National Mr. Reach declared that this growth was and furious, and was kept, up until the League are proud of ttie trust contided to our unremitting, as from the first year to tbe Published by day. broke, when most of the-magnate* nirl care as the dominant governing power in base present there was never any decline--eact| pencil pushers actually had to be turned ball. Its perpetuation iu all its purity and in- year showing an increase in demand and THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO, out, s-o reiuciaiu \\tm- i..icy 10 .ib.iuuou tt©Krlty. is our responsibility. A philosopher manufacture on the preceding year. the "feast of reason and flow of soul." once said ©©lot. ine write the songs ol© a nation THE MAGNATES© OPINIONS. 34 South Third St., THE BRIGHT LIGHTS. and I care not who writes its laws." This, of Toastmaster Rogers then went down the Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. /V. In charge of a committee headed by course, means that laws, being compulsory in their line and brought the various League clut> President "MegMrgee. D. Mills. Jr.. and A. enforcement, have our loyal respect but not our representatives to their feet in the order E. Hunt, of the Board of Governors, the affection, while the songs of a nation express the in which the clubs finished in the Leagues SUBSCRIPTION RATE8: i poetry and sentiment of the hearts of tlie people. race. President Soden, of Boston, showed affair was tbe most successful in the an I t©et©l to-night like amending that apothegm by One Tear...... 1*2.00 nals of the newspaper makers© club. Kx- j saying let me direct the sports of a nation, and how his team, by steady, hard and un Six Months...... 1.35 cept for the strangers within the gates and i 1 care net who writes its songs or makes its remitting attention to business and by the galaxy of theatrical luminaries, it wa.s ia\vs. The sports of a nation develop its youth abstaining from dirty ball playing, achieved? Mjjjjlo Copy...... 5c. a popular victory; lie finished by express Foreign Postage, S1.O4 Extra per Annum. exclusively "members© night." De Wolf into vigorous manhood and the mentality that Hopper was. of course, there to tell the follows a sano mind in a strong body. All the ing the hope that if Boston could not re PASABLK IN ADVANCE. tragedy of "Casey at the Bat." and Albert classic writers attribute the heroic virtues of tain the pennant Philadelphia would bo Hart, of the D©Arville Company, who Is ancient Greece to its maintenance of the at least a strong bidder for it. President Hanloii explained how Baltimore lost the ADVERTISING RATKS: Hopper©s twin, did some fun-making, too. ! Olympian games, which continued for a period Walter Jones, the Roger Brothers. Richard | of over 1100 years, -beginning more than 700 pennant after one of the most heroic strug I Insertion...... per inch S3.25 Carle and nil the other comedians of the j years before Christ, and continuing until nearly gles against many misfortunes known to 13 Cousec©e Inser©s, each ins " 83.00 "Round of Pleasure" Company were there. ! 400 years after Christ, when they were abolished base ball history, and predicted that the JR6 Consec©e Iijser©s, each ins " 82.75 as well as Snitz Edwards. W. G. Stewart. | by the edict of©Emperor Tbeodosious, their Roman winner next year would again have to j conqueror. V\> know not-what is in the-womb©of reckon with the Orioles. President Freed- 89 Consec©0 Iikser©s, each ins " 82.50 James MeCool. W. G. Stewart of the Cas j the future, but as our great Olympiad, known as 62 Consec©e Inser©s, each ins " $2.23 tle Square Opera Company. Carl Mansfield. ] the national game, .was instituted over 40 years man expressed his satisfaction with the Hughey Dougherty and a small army of splendid condition of the League and paid Heading Notice, per Agate line .30 j ago. and lias, despite lebellions. panics and cc- a glowicg tribute to Manager Joyce, who We reserve the right to reject any ad other actor-folk. j (.visional towil annihilation, progressed with inar- MADE A HIT. - velous strides, each year surpassing in " the landed tlie Giants third. For Cincinnati vertisement in which the wording is not The hit of, the evening, however, was ! ratio of its progress, that of its predecessor, it is Treasurer Lloyd responded, Mr. Brusl] deemed satisfactorv. made by Magistrate Peter. .Hughes. . He safe to predict that long after ©the -existence of having retired early as u.sual. Mr. Lloyd told the funniest storied, sang with gusto great statesmen, warriors and philosophers shall was happy over the strengthening of the and improvised surprisingly well to suit h.lre been forgotten., the name of the heroes of Keds, niul predicted a great season for the base bail occasion. He was in con the diamond will continue to be household words them. Frank De Haas Roblson warned his stant demand -ind never failed to respond ninong each successive generation of "base ball hearers that Cleveland would be an eveu 24 PAGES 24 until the "wee sma© " hours of the morn- votaries. bigger factor in the race next year than Ing. He was voted the most thoroughly usual. In the absence of Mr. Byrne, whom good fellow by the magnates, who kn©oxv A JUDICIAL ENDORSEMENT. a ohill compelled to retire, Mr. Abell INDEX TO CONTENTS. a good one when they see him. Kick Colonel Rogers, as © toa-stiuaster, then spoke fittingly for the Brooklyn Club. There Young also made a hit by a neat little called upon his Honor. Judge Abraham M. was no official present to speak for Wash Base Ball News...... Pages 1 to 12 speech derailing his experiences as official Beitler, who welcomed the National League ington, so Joe Campbell, of the Post, did Billiard News ...... Page 13 news-dispenser of the League with the to the city of Philadelphia. Mayor War the honors quite cleverly. President Wat- journalistic fraternity. A feature of the wick, who, like Judge Beitler, is a fan of kins, for Pittsburg, expressed the belief Bicycling News...... Pages 14 to 17 night was Peter Hughes© Improvisation of the highest degree, was originallv slated for and hope of better things for a club and Shooting News...... Pages 18 to 24 tins assignment, but was unable to attend. a series of verses hitting off the magnate Mr. Beitler©8 speech was thoroughly appre city worthy of a leading place always iu cuests of the Pen and Pencil Club, life ciated, as he showed his familiarity with the great League race. President unique entertainment was a revelation to the fine points about baseball, and thus at Hart, of Chicago, in a very witty speech most of the out-of-town base ball, people, once placed himself iu touch with his hear declined to give any explanation of Chi and thoroughly appreciated. ers. Among other thing©s, his Honor made a cago©s unexpectedly low standing, or to FEAST AND FUN. strong plea for better treatment of tlie um make any prediction for the future unless the period of hope could be made to extend THE BANQUET. pires and for cleaner ball. Judging from over 1300 years. One of the cleverest the subsequent legislatiou of the League, speeches was that of Harry Pulliain. who of Mr. Beiiler©s appeal did not fall upon deaf VISITING MAGNATES AND JOURNAL The Chief Event in the Way I cars. spoke of the Spartan-like fortitude o? Hospitable Entertain men t. Louisville under continuous misfortunes | A TOAST TO THE LATE CAYLOR. aud of the true Kentucky resolve never ISTS ENTERTAINED, The chief feature of the week and of the | Colonel Rogers then called for a standing to give up the ship. President Von der League©s annual meeting of 1SSJ7, however, toast to the memory of the late O.©P. Cav- Ahe recounted the past glories of St.. was the banquet tendered by the Phila lor. Mr. Rogers paid the following glowiiig delphia Club to the visiting delegates and Louis in base ball and announced his de The Philadelphia Club Officials and the tribute to the deceased journalist: termination to sooner or later restore the the visiting and local journalists. The "1 propose a sentiment to one who was but Mound City to her rightful place in tli*j banquet took place at the JJellevue on the is not; to one whose identification with the base ball family: he also made an eloquent Local Scribes Sustain the Quaker evening of November 10. Colonel John I. growth and progress of our national game was appeal for-harmony aud co-operation witn- Rogers acted as toastmaster and the guests marked by an intellectual ability of the highest iu the League. . of the evening were: order and conscientious devotion to duty e^u ti THE OTHER SPEECHES. City©s Reputation For Hospitality Hon. A. M. Beitler, A. H. Soden, W. Con- ed by fcvy and surpassed by none. [ refer to the- In calling upon the other lights at tha ant. .T. B. Billings, H. H. Vonderhorst. Ed late O. P. Cay lor. He was called the, free lance Hanlon, Charles A. Byrne, F. A. Abell, A. journalist, but he ever©coUched a polished lance, meeting for remarks. Colonel liogers : pa.SiJ A Well-Conceiyed and Well-Executed J. Freeman. W. A. Watkins, F. l)e Ha*s which though at Mines inflicted a wound deeper a beautiful and eloquent tribute to-that Uoblson. James A. Hart. A. C. Anson, A. than intended, left no ranking poison behind to grand exemplar of the ©true American ,1. Reach. John R. Day. Harry Pulnam, fester and corrupt.- He ever despised shams, and sportsman. A. C. Anson. The applause Programme o! Festivities, Fred Clarke. John T. Brush. Chris Von der WHS the foremost champion of all that was with which the "grand old man" was re clean, pure and ennobling in the greatest of ceived showed plainly the high esteem in Ahe. B. Muckeufuss, Ban Johnson. E. C. snorts. He often offended those with whom he which he is held. The captain responded The feature of the League meeting Barrows. A. A. Irwin. William Ewing. M. debated the issues of the d.ty. and made tem briefly aud feelingly. President Ban John- vas the entertainment provided for the j Hayue. James Manning. Charles Dooley. M. | O©Neil. Jacob Morse. Lewis Sasa Ed Sberi- porary enemies, even in . the ranks of ais own sou spoke eloquently and at length of the visiting League delegates arid journalists i dan, Ed Smith. C. B. Powers. Harry \Vel- profession: but what, man worthy of that title progress and prospects- of tbe Western by the Philadelphia Club, lu the matter ; don. Ren Mulford. Jr.. Charles Zuber. Ed- does not do so? From his facile ©pen Toll purest League. President Hayne. of Minneapolis, of hospitality Baltimore set the pace English undented, its point iinenvenomed, yet paid a fine tribute to the National Board! ! ward Grillo. J. Mulrpnev. Charles Curtis, none the less sharp and penetrating. His per for Its fair dealing with and generosity i«» last spring, but Philadelphia has now I William Hnnna. H. S. Fogel. Gec-rge Ma- sonality was magnetizing. Those who first met i the minor leagues under its jurisdiction. broken the record and put up a high son. William G. Weart, Frank Hough. Ray him wondered at his frail and diminutive body j In the absence of President Tim Murnane, standard for other clubs to pattern by. j Zeigler, H. Crowhurst. Joseph Estoclet. which casketed the intellect of a giaut. ! Fra©nk C. Anderson. J. McGlynn, Thomas "i©erhiips the most remarkable ciimrix of his ! Secretary Moore spoke for the New BUST- The programme was a sumptuous ban | S. Dando. Francis C. Richter, Dan Mills. remarkable life was its ending, and that began © land League, and showed the strong, self- quet on Wednesday, followed by a tally- j S. II. Jones. W. A. Connor,© Beuiamin many months, In fact, years, before its mani sacrificing love for the game existent in ho ride to and cat-tish supper at Wissa- I Shibe. George T. Stallingg, William J. festation. His courage in concealing his infirmi New England. President Barrows spoke ties and in lighting against their dominating in for the youngest and most promising mem faickon and a "Night in Bohemia" at I Shettsline. Robert Young, J. Anderson and fluences hns its parallel perhaps in that heroic ber of the class "A" family, the Atlantio the Pen and Pencil Club. Everything © Frank Patterson. battle which the great General Grant demon I-eague, and President Powers told ho©.v went through in excellent style and with j The only absentees were President N. strated during the last sax months of his ex the Interstate League had bravely weath out a hitch except the trip through Fair- : TO. Young and the Washington Club©s rep- istence. ered au experimental season, and was nov? mount Park, which was prevented by © resentatives. Mr. Young©s absence was due "That was a battle of will power against the in Safe Harbor. President O©Neil. of Mon j to the fact that, being a chronic sufferer Angel of Death, and every close observer believes treal, the latest addition to the Eastern rain. Below will be found details of the I from dyspepsia, he never attends ban that the inevitable grim reaper was delayed-- League, dwelt on the progress* of base ball, interesting events: quets in order to avoid , temptation to im though not defeated for weeks, and , jWhnps tow.ird internationalism. Robert Young prudence. months, and that the motive that sustained the ^poke for his father, the League presi VISITORS ENTERTAINED. THE FEAST OF THE SENSES. contest WHS love-of wife ami children and-.their dent., and told of the many -problems- to The banquet took place in the very room maintenance assured from the,sale of bis me where Sporting Life©s famous banquet to moirs,- which needed the prolongation of Hie for he almost daily solved with dispatch. Sec A Unique Function Which Delighted the Spalding "Aronnd-tiie-World Tourists completion. retary Muckenfuss, of St. Louis-, detailed ilie Strangers Within the Gales. was given eisrM years ajro. and. like that "Mr, Caylor fought the same heroic battle, the handicaps the Browns had labor*1;! The banquet took place on Wednesday banquet, the Philadelphia Club©s feast was and. while not leaving an assurp.©l income to under for years, and incidentally paid a evening. Oil the following day the pro those near and dear to him. he died in:-the bar- slowlnsr tribute to that mi©s-undersifopd mag a singularly appropriate and successful ness of his profession, with his face to the foe. nate. Mr. , Von der Ahe. who within re gramme called for a trip by tally-ho coaches function. The tables, which were arranged sparing bis dear ones the confoss-ion of his ap cent years has faced various misfortunes through Fairmouut Park to beautiful Wis- in the form of the letter E. were pro proaching dissolution, and bidding them ©hope that would have driven an ordinary rnaa sahickon, where one of the famous cattish fusely and handsomely decorated with when hope had fled forever from his own breast. crazy, with wonderful fortitude. suppers was to have been served. About multi-colored chrysanthemums. and the As his friend. Mr. Ken Mulford. recently said:-- THE JOURNALISTS. 1 o©clock three tally-ho coaches and a ba menu was a gem of the caterer©s art. The Hp filled a unique place in journalism, a place also took a baud in the- game. Welrlon. rouche lined up in front of the Hotel Wal- courses were as follows: hard to till.© We can all indorse that utterance Mulford aud Zuber a strong trio in base ton. The ladies of the party, escorted by Lynn Haven Bay Oysters. of one so competent to judge, and all in silence ball journalism spoke© not only for their Colonel John I. Rogers, occupied the Saut ernes. stand and drink to the memory of that great own particular city, but for the game at barouche, while the National and minor Potag-e a La Windsor. journalist, noble and pure man. fond husband large. Kd Sheridan spoke for the groat league magnates, together with 25 jour Filet of Kingfish a la Marguerite. and father, and wannest of friends. May be rest city of the West Chicago: Ed Curtis re- nalists, just comfortably tilled the big- tally- Coquilles des Gourmets. iu peace," spontled for Greater New York, and Frank ho coaches. The procession went along Saddle of Minnesota Venison. THE PROGRESS OF BASE ftALU Patterson for the home of the Orioles. Kroad- strec-t to the toot of the bugles, Potato Ooquettes. Green Pen». The next toast proposed by the chairman Philadelphia base ball writers j©.re noted while spectators crowded to the windows Mumm©s Extra Dry. was "The Progress of Base Ball as Sport and doors and along the street. Cigarettes. Sorbet au Kirsch. for eloquence and wit. and Frank Hough. KAIN STOPS IT. Golden Plover. and Bjuslneas." This was responded to Tiorace Fogel. Will Connor. Dan Mills am! Just before reaching the Philadelphia Lettuce and Tomato Salad. by editor-in-chief Francis C. lUchter, of Sam Jones fully maintained the reputation Ball Park rain came down and forced the Ciiraembert Cheese. the Sporting Life, the official organ of the of the local fraternity in that respect. It crowd to take shelter in the club house of Individual Ic«*. Fancy Cakea. national game. In his address Mr. Kiohter was after 3 A. M. when the feast of reason Coffee. paid his respects to the contemptuous re was concluded and the aruests dispersed. tue ball grounds. This wa.s the opportuni Creme de Men the. Cipars. marks made by a member of the Pennsyl All were well pleased with the entertain ty that Colonel Rogers had longed for. as vania Supreme Court In handing down a ment, and the hosts. Messrs. Reach anil be ha«l a good chance to show his magnifi Everything was served in the style decision reversing the decision of the Court Rogers, were heartily congratulated unon cent plant, the most expensive grand stand peculiar to the home of the famous Clover below in the case of the Philadelphia Club the unqualified success of the, function. and bleachers in the world, costing (exclu Club, and ever?©body was well pleased. In against the Reading Railway. He proved Other League clubs in their turn may eqmil sive of the $200.000 ground) more than fact, around this festive board the heart conclusively and to the satisfaction of hi* Mils Philadelphia banquet, but WP doubt $100,000. the players© dressing rooms and burnings and Jealousies of the past were hearers that base ball is not only a legiti whether any club will ever surpass it. Hub house alone costing more than $20,000. forgotten in the pleasures of the present, mate and permanent sport, hut a fixed T©TDITOR. "SPOUTING LiFE." More than an hour was sjxnit at the ball and for once all stood on common ground. ______._.______j.. I park, vainly waiting for a clearing. Final THE FEAST OF REASON. and stable business. Mr. Richter©s address ly, as the raiu looked good for the entire After the menu had been thoroughly in full will be found in another column. CONDENSED DISPATCHES. afternoon, the Wissahickon trip had to be discussed and the coffee and ere me. de MORB PROOF. ©abandoned, and the entire party returned menlhe had been disposed of. Colonel John President Reach, of the Philadelphia Social to "Sporting Life:" to the hotel by the surface roads" I. Rogers, as chairman aud toastmaster. ex Club, the next speaker., found in Mr. At Sari Francisco. November 17. Baltltnors THEATRE AND STAC PARTY. tended a hearty welcome to the delegates Kichter©s address- the text for supplement boat All-America 18 to ID. In the evening the.visiting magnates and of the National League. Western League. ary pi©oof of the steadfast progress© and Oiiptaio Ansoa sailed for Europe on tlie St. newspaper men were the guests or© Man Eastern League. Atlantic League ami New prosperity of the national game. Valuable Paul on November 17. in company with A. «.;. ager Frank Howe. Jr.. at the Walnut, England League, managers.and the visiting and© truthful as were the* statistics., fur S] nlUirig. as the latt r©s gtiei-©t. Tbe two will where they enjoyed the performance of journalist*. He said that the welcome «©as nished by Mr. Richte-r. they were.less force be absent ;jf-oii1 lli^o? weeks. ©During; tlmt timn ful in sb.owi.us the vast" development ol ©. he nuc©jtioa yi u>e Chicago ufcuiiigtBieui will 4»peg Woffiugton"©by the Camille D©Arville not oaty- from tlie Philadelphia Club and be settled. ISTov- 2O- SNORTING fitting climax to his Honor©s entirely erro of $120,000. For the seven remaining value than any living man except th« neous opinion of base ball, and shows con Leaeues, comprising 50 clubs, an average of President of the United States. clusively how utterly he fails to fathom .$, {500 is low. making their total $175.000 a Invitations are-out-for the wedding o? the scope of our national game. In no graud total of .S5.35.000. To this must be pitcher. Frank liissell. Killen to Miss Sara place where base ball has ever been played added the u.any grounds of independent Edna Hutcbinson. of Stnvickloy. Pa. The has it died out: in no plar-e ever been per leagues and clubs scattered all over the happy event will take place on Nov. 24. manently discontinued. Once a base ball country. There cannot be less than 500 of Dan Seiverling. who has leased trl lover, always a base ball lover. Ba.se bflll these, as many of the big League cities-con^ hotel at, McGrann©s Park, on which the has beeu now played professionally for tain from ;> to 4 enclosed ball parks, with Lane-asters play, for next season, will also thirty years, for 26 of them continuously box office attachment, in addition to the control the ball grounds and race track. by one organization the great National League grounds, while nearly every sraalT League, embracing nearly all the great Pitcher Lewis seems to bf another Biily town in .the- country has its base ball pwrk. Sunday. He preached a sermon in the Y. cities of the East and West. Every -section Even the humblest of these require an oat- of this great country has bad, and still has, M, C. A. rooms in Boston ia»t Sunday to lav of tit least $1(100, thus bringing ttte quite a big congregation of the members. its representative base ball organization. grand total easily over $1.000.000; Under the great National parent organiza Furthermore, the enormous amount. ; of Jack Stivetts must not be counted on tion, whose delegate* are gathered at this capital necessary to operate this plant; is any longer as a pitcher. The big fellow festive board. New England ha? its repre calculated to stagger even a Supreme.Oojurt has soured on box work, and is now only sentative league: the East, the Atlantic Justice. The twelve National League clubs happy when he is in the game fo"r hitting. coast and the Middle States have their dis employ 240 players, averaging $2000-each Selbitch has recommended to the Wash tinct organizations; the West has two rep in salary per season. Add to this the ington Club a pitcher named Mock, of Co HAS BASE BALL MADE SINCE ITS resentative bodies, and besides these the ground employes, financial agents, mana lumbus, O. Mock, according- to Sflbach. South and many State* have separate gers, traveling expenses, advertising and has as much©speed as Cy Seymour and tiue INCEPTION, leagues, all held together and made per other incidentals for the various clubs, and control. manent by the National Agreement, which is it will be seen that in the League alone Boston has offered St. Lmiis Ganzell, to base ball what the Constitution is to the over $1,000.000 per annum is consumed in Stivetts and $3000 for pitcher Taylor; also a federated States of the Union. Under this keeping the ball moving. In addition to this goodly cash sum for catcher Clements. New Facts and Figures Sbow Convincingly all of the many leagues cover the entire there are the leagues :illied with© the major York and© Cincinnati are also after this country, live and prosper from year to year, League, to conduct which requires another battery. secure© in prosperity, and with their juris $1.750.000 at the low average of $26,000 for Jack Huston has been appointed man That Our National Game, Both diction and rights clearly defined and main- j each of the 66 clubs comprising the nine ager, of the Savannah Club of the South tained bv the National Board, the supreme © minor leagues party to the National Agree ern League. Players looking for engage as Sport and Business, is a Per court of the great base ball federation. ment. Here we have a total of $2.750,000 ments should address him at 400 Camp It is true that occasionally a club and expended each year for the maintenance street. New Orleans, La. rarely a league falls by the wayside owing of the business of organized baseball. What Torn Brown, of Washington, gets quite manent and Stable Institution. to mismanagement, extravagance, excessive sums are spent by the hundreds of small- enthusiastic when he talks about Tommy rivalry or competition -causes which bring salaried independent semi-professional Leahy and his work for the Senators for a failure to anv business. But when one town | clubs all over this vast country brief time last season. Leahy will be the Below will be found in full a speech de fails to support a club another is always | is of course incalculable. And this Senators© utility uian, sure. livered by Editor Kichter, of "Sporting to be found to take its place in the inde Sort of thing has been going on There are three jobs most men could J,ifo," at the banquet tendered the Na structible family of organized base ball, and for decades, and is apparently without lim excel in if they had a chance be Presi the grand continent-wide circuit goes on as it for the future! Is base ball a business? tional League by "the Philadelphia Olub, if nothing had happened. dent, run a newspaper and mauage a base in response to the toast, "Base Ball as Truly,, gentlemen, both as sport and busi ball club. The greatest, but easiest of And it may be further cited in proof ness oWf national©game can nobly respond these is to run a baseball team. Sport and Business," proposed by the of the deathless spirit of the national game to every test and withstand the carping that where once it has taken root it can Tom Loftus is still hoping to acquire toastmaker, Colonel John I. Rogers: and petty criticism of the very few surviv the Buffalo Club and franchise, thinking Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: Away back never be eradicated. A community which ing fogies who have grown old in unfound to make that© city a part of the Western in 1882 a United States Judge threw a base has once enjoyed professional base > ball ed prejudices against base ball and all other League circuit for 1808. At least that©s the luill case of some importance, involving even under the most adverse conditions, sports. As a sport base ball is the greatest rumor that keeps coming out of the West. and lost it, will sooner or later have it and cleanest on earth, and as a business it questions of contract, out of court with the again. A club or league may drop out of Umpire McNamara writes us from Pitts contemptuous remark that base ball was is so entirely wholesome and legitimate that burg that the Al. D.. Hill who advertised not of -sufficient importance to consume the base ball, but invariably it is at some time everybody identified with it may well feel revived and reorganized. This is shown by from Allegheny for ball players does not time of a court. That remark rankled^but the fact that of the nearly one hundred proud of the connection. live at the stated address, and that, there there was compensation in the fact that towns to-dav within the circuit and under fore, ball players should pay no attention, base ball magnates were taught that they the protection of the National Agreement, to Hill. must be a law unto themselves, and that all have been reckoned as base ball cities NEWS AND COMMENT. Fred. Pfeffer is looking and feeling bet from it arose the National Agreement, un and have been active in the game for nearly ter than he did at this time last year. "If der which base ball has prospered and I keep on," said Fred., "I shall seriously grown to magnificent proportions. And since tweuty years. Is that not sufficient refu Bob Pender is a conducter on a, New Or that time many base ball cases have occu tation of the sneering assertion that base think of going out again next year. I can ball is a mere recreation? leans street car. stand the pace if I continue to improve as pied the time and attention of courts, and Detroit has signed Phelan©s protege, learned Judges have deigned to give these Mere recreation indeed! A pastime to I am doing." esses serious consideration, and to hand while away an idle hour! Ah, no, "base ball young Hendricks. President Freedman already has spent down lorg and deep opinions, which have is more than that. It is first of all a great McAllister will be a regular pitcher $11,000 in fitting up the Polo Grounds since helped not a little to make huso ball his sport, representative and typical of the peo for Cleveland next year. the season closed, by filling in the lower tory, and to shape base ball legislation. It ple who practice it, who patronize it and Otis Stoeksdale has almost recovered field, so the tide water won©t come in to is therefore surprising that at this late day who glory in it. It is for the youth and the from his late serious illness. flood the outfield, and the grand stand has an eminent justice should revert to the exponent the athletic exercise par ex It is said that "Mike" Grady is to wed been improved. days of 1882, and treat base ball almost as cellence to evenly develop the body and to a Philadelphia belle this winter. Pitcher Jinimie Sullivan stands a good contemptuously as it was treated then. Not stimulate all the faculties of the mind Washington has withdrawn the draft on chance of coming around next season in n month ago a learned Judge of one of the keen ess, invention, perception, agility, Pitchers Todd, Jones and Flaherty. good shape. If he does, Boston will bo in. highest courts, in this State, in a damage celerity of thought and action, adapta The New York Club will hold its annual big luck, for when in shape there is no suit of great -importance brought by the bility to circumstances in ©short all meeting in New Jersey on Nov. 19. more thorough artist to-day in America National League Club whose guests we are the qualities that go to make tue Pitcher Leon Wolters, of Columbus, is than this same Sullivan. to-night, in the course of his opinion had American man the most highly-organ now a student in a dental college in Bal Earl B. Douglass, the gentleman who this to say: ized civilized being on earth. For the now owns the franchise of the AKeutown. looker-on it is, with its- varying phases, timore. Club, means business.© He paid the Jf.lon "The business in which the plaintiff is en quick transitions, glorious uncertainty and Roger Connor has become sole owner for the Athletic franchise at once, and gaged is a meie recreation. If times are good its- manly open play the spectacle of spec of the Waterbury Club, of the Connecticut has also paid in his protection money. Hti(J general business of the \vbole community League. is prosperous, and if the public desire for this tacles, which is always old yet over new He has secured Billy Sharsig to manage the fci©id of recreation increases the business of the and never palls. For young and old it is©a Hoy had a larger average of chances team. t-hili may be larger next year than this. If, on physical and mental inspiration, an incen per game 3.02 tha.n any center fielder in There are 157 days between April 15 HIP contrary, business depression and prostration tive to that partisanship which makes for the League. and Oct. 15, not counting Sundays. The ensue, or if the public desire for such recreation civic pride and civic virtue, and last but Owner Cunningham, of Norfolk, prom non-Sunday playing teams will have a hard decreases, the business of the plaintiff will with not least it is to all true Americans their ises to put a great team in the Atlantic time working in the 152 championship utmost absolute certainy. diminish. It is not a fix own bright particular game evolved in League next season. games they will be called on to play by ed and stable business having definite limita America, developed and perfected by Amer John T. Ward, of Fort Worth, has just next season©s schedule. A few rainy days tions. It is a mere amusement, and nothing icans, typical in all respects of American been . elected president-secretary-treasurer will play hob with their plans. can be more fickle and uncertain than the mere character the game of a brave, free and of the Texas League. Al. Lawson is at Jacksonville, Fla., en amusements of a community. We all know how athletic people. the skating rink craze rose and spread at a It is understood that catcher Wood will deavoring to organize a Florida league for So©much for the sporting side of base ball, be brought to Cincinnati from Indianapolis the winter. He writes that he would like furious pace some years ago, inducing investments now for its business status. Our learned to hear from three or four hustling man of immense sums of money in its practical de Judge says it is©"not a fixed and stable bus to succeed Bill Schriver. velopment, but in a very few years it collapsed Pitcher Dan Daub was married at Ham agers, with a view to having them locate utterly. Other instances of a similar character iness having definite limitations." Accord ilton, O., November 10, to Miss Nancy at various Florida cities. The available on Id easily lie indicated. Even in the particular ing to that definition base ball is easily Heuston, of Seven-Mile, O. towns for ball, clubs are Jacksonville. St. business of this club it is notorious already, and the most solid business, apart from its Augustine, Ocala, Gainesville, Orlando, San- a matter of 1 -nolle history, that it is only in large sporting importance, in the country. Gov Decker, of Chicago, averaged more than ford. Tampa. Palatka aud Key West. cities that it can even be maintained at a profit. ernmental statistics tell us that 90 per cent. 11 chances per game this year, leading the We have letters for F. .Shaub. E. Hodge, Jn a vast number of localities where it formerly of all t.h.e business enterprises started in League first basemen in this respect. Billy Sharsig, Jimmy Graham, D. Calhoun, attracted groat public interest it has already the Uuit©ed States fail in one generation, The Yale Base Ball Association cleared Con Lucid, third baseman Calhouu. in- ci©;-d out and been discontinued." owing to a variety of causes, such as mis $6530 on the last base ball season, while fielder Cecil D. Dextraze. infielder Sholta, This would be amazing, coming from an management, shrinkage of capital, changes foot ball only netted a profit of $6561. John G. Quinn, Mark Polhernus. pitcher eminent jurist, did we not know that a of conditions, over-production, over-com At the annual meeting of the Pittsburg Coons, third basemau Harry Smith, Pete man may be very learned in his own par petition, and. where all other causes fail, Club in Jersey City. Nov. 10, Manager Wat- Lohman, Al. LaWsou, John Morrissey, E. ticular calling or profession and yet dense from gradual stagnation and dry-rot. Meas kins was elected president of the club, B. Lamar, Tom MeDerinott, H. C. Slater, ly ignorant of what is going on in the other ured by that there are few businesses to All the Chicago papers have united in a Arthur Irwin. pitcher Bernbard, L. Lippert, worlds around him. But the really aston compare with base ball, which has survived war on Captain Ansoii and will not give Scott Strattou and Weaver, of Evaiis- ishing thing about this particular "part of several generations and is to-day, known of him any rest until he turns in his uniform. ville. the learned judge©s opinion is the argu all men, healthier, cleaner and more pros -Martin©Bergen, of the Bostons, says his ment be advances to sustain his contention perous all over the country than ever be: brother, the young catcher claimed by Man TRIBUTE TO STIVETTS. lhat base ball is not a business.© Every fore. It has lived professionally since I860; ager Mack, is a better backstop than him patron of the sport, nay. even the small it has survived a horrible civil war and two self. Mr. Sorton is Not Inclined to Part lioys. know that base ball is a fixed and great panics, and to crown all it has con Henry Schrnidt, last season©s clever stable business, which has been maintained quered the master enemy within its citadel Richmond pitcher, and his wife are still in With His Big Pitcher. continuously for two generations. If a crookedness and for 20 years has been Richmond. He expects to go to Mobile Boston, Mass.. Nov. 18. President. Soden, mere recreation may not be a business, why conducted in the open without a breath soon. of the Boston Base Ball Club, is very much do courts all over this land waste time of scandal like Caesar©s wife, above sus pleased with the legislation adopted at the over the thousand and one theatrical suits picion. The National League has existed President Young is fifty-seven years of recent League meeting. Mr. Soden was a involving questions of contract, of damages continuously and profitably for 20 years; the age, and lie has been the executive officer warm advocate of the double-umpire sys and liability. These are never thrown out of old Association existed 10 years before it of the National League for twenty-two tem, aud is sure that it will greatly aid court or treated lightly, although theatri was merged into the great League; the East. years. the game. When asked what substitute- cals are "mere recreation" in the largest West, South. Middle Slates and far West Should Jim Field go to Minneapolis next would be given for the Temple Cup games sense of the word. have for 15 years continuously maintained season Jack Rowe will place Sam Wise on Mr. Soden said there would be none. The If the effect of hard times count against their sectional leagues, and for 18 years first base. Sam should do well in that magnates think that the ball players are legitimate business then there has been the great family of professional base ball position. well paid for their services, and need 110 no such business in this country, under leagues has maintained an uninterrupted A. meeting will be held at Paris. Tex., extra incentive. the learned judge©s definition, within the federation under the union compact known on November 21 to organise a tri-State Regarding the securing of pitcher Taylor, last four years, since no business has es as the National Agreement. Could any busi League, with clubs in Texas, Arkansas aud of St Louis. Mr. Soneu said he had not caped the effects of hard times. ness be more fixed and stable? And does not Louisiana. given "any thought to the subject. He would It is no argument against the business this meet another business requisite public Pitcher McAllister. of the Cleveland want to think the matter over and inquire of base ball to cite occasional declines and demand? Not a fickle or ephemeral demand, Club, is running a printing office down in into the habits of the player before he failures, as that condition obtains in all but a steady, continuous, ever-increasing Fort Worth, Texas, and reports himself as opened negotiations for him. In his opin business. Even the most profitable and demand. Else tow could all these leagues, doing well. ion "Jack" Stivetts was a very valuable best protected business institutions in the deriving their support wholly from the pub Bob Alien, who sued President George man. "Jack" did good work in the box country national banks fail occasionally. lic, have not only lived all these years, but Vanderbeck, of the Detroit Club, for t©wo last season, is a good fielder in case of Neither should the fact that base ball steadily increased their base of operations days© pay, was given a judgment for the need and a very valuable uian with the flourishes best in the large cities have any until the whole vast domain of the United amount asked. bat when a hit is needed. Besides, Stivetts weight. A great many other businesses States was covered? Walter Wilmot, who is fishing among is verv tractable. which the learned judge would not for a If that is not enough to entitle the busi the great lakes, and occasionally killing a It is very doubtful if Mr. Soden could moment class with base ball, I presume, ness of base ball to judicial consideration, deer, writes that he is meeting with re be induced to give Stivetts and rtan/.cl. and are in the same boat. A great many con what of the great investment and distribu markable success. any such amount of cash as $.©)0(K) for Tay cerns that easily float in the big city har tion of capital always the apple of the ju lor. With Nichols, KIobedauK. Willis and bors would quickly founder in a village dicial eye? On this point I hav-e gathered The Pittsburg Club has followed the Stivetts Boston has a strong quartet of pool. That is one of the uses of a great a few statistics of interest. suit of the Boston Club in withdrawing its pitchers, in the opinion of Mr. Soden. and city. The money invested in base ball grounds draft of third basenian Athertou, of the then there are Lewis and Sullivan in re The comparison of a national game of and stands certainly cannot be less than, Wilkesbarre Club. serve. world-wide celebrity and ancient usage $1.000,000. In the twelve National League George H. Greer has signed to manage with such an ephemeral thing as the skat cities, averaging one ground with another, the Yoivngstown, O.. Club next season. Kfforts Apju-eciateil. ing-rink craze is too absurd for comment the investment in parks and pavilions can His©address for the winter will be Empire From Cincinnati "TjiKs-Star." before ©this assemblage. not be less than .$20,000 each, or a total House, Syracuse, N. Y. The magr.atey were highly pleased witto their The learned judge©s concluding sentence of $240,000 for equipment alone. The 16 treatment i>y the I©liihulclpliia Cl»l>. Messrs, that "in a ©vast number of places base ball Eastern and Western League clubs must The average baseball manager must ex llogers, lioneh and Fheltsliue yroved Uicuiselvc* ias died out and beeu discontinued" is a have each at least $7COO invested a total pect to receive more advice of varying tttkl "^ooii fellows." r> SPOUTING P!te-her Magee has been down in the State, but got back during the week. H« says he won©t go TO his Boston home until along about .Chrislmas,©. FULL FORCE AND SIGNIFICANCE President Pulliam©s pet scheme of length ii!!©-©!- ha!! piihijc- can rest a-ssured tli; Douglass. it strikes me. is a find. I don©t know what kind of a nrsc baseman he ,wi!l make, but I believe that he would become one:.of the,best catchers in .the League if he we©re worked steadily behind the "bat arid allowed to feel some confidence in him self by playing the same position at least twice in succession in one week. On the whole, it doesn©t appear that Phil adelphia is g m When the player "gets all worked up" lit cau go over and punch dummy until it is worked off. Then he can resume business at the old stand and there will have been no profanity. The nearer you can make the dummy caas:* produces satisaetory results an- look like Tim Hurst the more the players ©""" less it is equippel will be satisfied. If you can raise one hand with a good lees. above the shoulder and put a stein in it it will help "work off" all the better. OUT leases have a That was awfully funny about world-wide reputa- CHRIS© DEALS. hos. Cur Marh OB i camera He couldn©t spoil his team, anyway, and neias to think of him trotting buck to St. Louis "TEE BEST." with his pockets full of crazy boodle and 8 just as good a club as ever is just a Ger GUNDLACH OPTICAL CO. many joke. Complete eitfit Yon see. it wa? the proper caper to have from $13 to $;2.3Q 761 S. Clinton St., Rochester, N. Y. a deal. Hanlon built up a pennant win ner that way; consequently everybody COMMENDATION FOR THE WORK OF must have deals on hand. The home pa trons won©t .be pacified without them. player ever left the city without his salary THE MAGNATES, CHILDREN CRY FOR. THEM. in full. With W. H, Beck, J. M. Bolton ami So the maggots must make them. No a few of the other thirty4hird degree well-educated bnse ball meeting can "hap cranks in that city behind n team, it will pen" nowadays without deals. cut some figure in the championship con The League Meeting Prolific o! Good All the maggots wei©e looking for Chris. test. : =. - Chris, was the most likely subject. Chris, wanted money. RELATING TO THE WESTERN ASSO Results, But Rowdyism Not Yet Chris, always wants >;;oney. THATEABLE DECISION, Chris, has got money©. CIATION CIRCUIT, Being Handled in the Right Way And most everybody else got left. Further Details of the Precedent Lo Chris, will go ho©me with softie new play galizing the Fining of Players. ers and the St. Louis people will be satis Those Player Deals Reviewed, fied. He will open the season with a brass No Change to be Made Onto the Wilkesbarre, No-v. 15. Editor "Sporting baud and give them a change of managers Life:" The facts in the Cas6 of Howard J. every Saturday night. The St. I/ouis people Earl©s suspension and fine by the Wilkes Baltimore. Nov. 13. Editor "Sporting are not difficult to please and Chris, knows January Meeting The Outlook barre Ball Club management in August, Life:" Well, they are pretty good maggots. it. Barnum used to be half his show, and 1896. for the use of indecent and vulgar M©hey (are going to give us two umpires to Chris, is two-thirds Of St. Louis. He has language addressed to spectators on the H game, ami that, alone will take away given them Lase ball in all its varieties, For the Association From a Cedar ball field on the afternoon of August 23 uniGb of the rowing by making the decis from a four-time winner to an ajw.ays-get- and for the use of indecent and vulgar ions more accurate. left. In base ball monotony kills. Win Rapids Standpoint. language, too, and for assaulting an of They are now recognizing and beginning ning the pennant every year is just as ficer of the ball club at the Lehigh Valley wofk at the right end the business end. You sure a death as losing it every season, and Station on the following day have be?n have seen, not only once, but many times, sometimes surer. In this base ball game ft Cedar Rapids, Mlch., Nov. 16. Editor fully set forth and the public generally is the passions of not only pluyers, but of the is not a dead sure thing but what Chris, "Sporting Life:" Talk of changes in the acquainted therewith. thousands of spectators, worked up over can give them all little and big casino and Western Base Ball Association circuit is EARL©S JUDGMENT. inaccurate decisions of the very best um garner the deck. being indulged in freely throughout the After Earl©s suspension he put forth sev pires, who were given so much to do that cities represented in the organization, and OF COURSE eral efforts to institute proceedings in Court it was impossible for them to attend to all the strength of Omaha, Topeka, Lincoln against the club here, but after explain the details properly. Ned Hanlon had no more Idea of making and Sioux City, all of which places are ing the case to several different members You have seen these decisions cost games, any deals in Philadelphia than you have of credited with burning ambitions to again of the bar they refused to take it, and after and you have seen the spectators turn out eating plum pudding in London. Every shine in base ball company, is being dis his release by the Wilkesbarre Club from of the grounds body expected, and Ned always does the cussed pro and con by sporting writers. reservation hist April he joined the Syrii- MOODY AND DISSATISFIED, unexpected. Just when you expect it the Nothing definite has been done about any case Club and there, through the prac and sometimes vowing they would not at least you will see Dahlen at Baltimore application from an outside city, and it is tice of sharp tactics, commenced proceed tend another game until this business of short and Anson will be perfectly satisfied. likely that nothing will be done until the ings and without the management here umpiring was properly attended to by the So will Ned. January meeting. Until that time all talk having notice of the case secured judgment magnates. There has never been a time since Hughie about changes in the present compact cir for $79, the amount lie claimed was due Well, they have done their part. showed up that arm wben it was not con cuit of the association is merely gossip of him. After learning of this snap way of They have pressed the button and told templated to put just one man there and the lightest kind. doing on the part of Earl the matter was Nick to do the rest. one man alone. That man is Dahlen. and BURLINGTON©S POSITION. placed in Attorney George D. Chapman©s If Nick gets short of material he can be eventually he will be there, just as sure Burlington, however, is already worried hands at Syracuse and he at once took hold as Hughie will take care of first. over its place in the Association, and fig loaned some bicycle referees. There are a ALBERT MOTT. of it and had the Judgment opened. few up in the backwoods of Pennsylvania ures that its pool- showing this year is JUDGMENT FOR CLUB. who can discount anything Nick has pro likely to count against it if a bigger city Attorney George Urquhart, of this city, duced. One of them evened things up by MOBILE MOVING makes a strong bid to coiii©e in. The total was appointed a commissioner, and testi Btarting what he thought was the best man feceipts of the Burlington- Club, including mony was taken from Edward W. Davis, on one tape and starting all the others on $700 advanced by the directors, was $13,- To Organize Its Local Southern 208.40. This sum also included $600 real Ambrose Constine, Warden R. Bowman, another, about an eighth of a mile ahead. League Club For Next Season. Policeman George W. Phillips, Clinton L. That chap as an umpire would make Willie ized by the sale of Kitson to the Balti Bardo, H. G. Merrill, Leo W. Long, C. W. Keeler bat with a lead pencil and allow Mobile. Ala., Nov. 11. Editor "Sporting more team. The "Hawkeye" figures it out Tammany and others. This was forwarded Burkett a snow shovel. Life:" There will be a Southern League that Burlington is very likely to be dropped to the Court of Appeals of Syracuse, the THE QAMB next season. This is an assured fact, as and that it will take diplomacy on the part case was tried and under date of November will be popularized by this move, and pen far as the Mobile Club is concerned. of the directors to have the city repre 3 Attorney Chapman writes the rnanage- nants will be won and lost more on the With ample financial backing, which has sented in the association. The "Hawkeye" .inent here that he is pleased to inform us merits of the teams. been secured. Mobile will be represented also makes the statement that St. Joseph that the case of Earl against the Wilkes The-most difficult thing to judge and the in the Southern League, but attached to it will lose its franchise and that President barre ball club was on November 3 decided decisions that most work up spectators are are four just and impartial provisions. They Hickey will put a club in Omaha. in favor of the latter, and in addition to those on balls and strikes. Some of the are: DBS MOINES© SITUATION. losing bis case. Earl is obliged to pay all umpires will be found better behind the First A $1000 salary limit. The situation at DeS Mpines is very much the costs, which are more than the claim plate than others, and when the experts Second No sinking fund. mixed. That city reminds one of a young lie instituted proceedings for. In addition are found, they should be kept up by the Third No twelve club league. girl: just a little too young to go in the to this he has a judgment of $100 to settle catcher ail the time and allow the other Fourth Bach club required to put up Older "set," yet she thinks herself too with the Wilkesbarre ball club, that was man to look after the bases. $500 as a forfeit. I swift for her classmates. It is entirely decided by Alderman Parsons some months Eyes become educated and judgment cul These four provisions will be strictly ad i probable that if the people of the capital ago. after a fair trial at which Mr. Earl tivated by being kept exclusively to one hered to by the Mobile end of the league, city see any base ball next season it will was present. particular thing. It will- pay to sort out and they are perfectly just in every par be under the Western Association dispen IMPORTANT PRECEDENT. the umpires with this aim in view. ticular. sation. The other association cities will The decision, as rendered by the Jtidgo This is the best thing the magnates have Mr. T. E. Smith, a prominent local drug shed no tears if fJes Mollies gets a West of the .Syracuse Courts in this case, is a done in many a day. gist and base ball enthusiast, has assumed ern League franchise, but the magnates* precedent for all ball players who sign con the financial end of the team, and with of the Western-do not seem to desire the WISDOM John Kelly as manager the club Will be tracts in which they agree to do certain maj» have been displayed in abolishing the company of Messrs. Frick et al. things, such as abstaining from the use of a winner. THE CHAMPION CITY. Temple Cup games, but there is no question Two players have been signed already intoxicants and from the use of indecent but what some incentive to clubs, to win That Cedar Rapids will be in the associa find profane language, and agreeing that the pennant beyond the mere glory, could and both bear good records. They are AL tion goes without saying. Belden Hill is they shall be fined for violation of this Hecht and Frank J. Donovan, Who played now a full-fledged citizen of the Parlor with profit to the game, be provided. with the Ashtabula. O., team last season, agreement that if they agree over their How would it do to offer nine free pews City and will remain here for an in signature that these things shall be done, In the most popular church? and will constitute one of the batteries for definite length of time, his friends hope the baseball management has the right to It wouldn©t be an altogether bad idea to the team. forever. That he will manage the team is discipline them as provided in such agree offer the winning team a trip to Europe. Joe Lohbeck, of the ©96 Mobile-©teata, has a statement that contains not tho slightest ment. In fact, this is the only way that That would take better than the chance arrived in the city from St. Louis. Loh elements of guess. That he will have an they can be held to their contracts if they to earn a few hundred With a Temple Cup beck is a splendid player and nice fellow other lot of pennant-winners is also a sure are©disposed to break away from them aa series. and we hope to have him with us tile com thing. They may meet with stronger com was the case with Bar!. It is better than a trip to Chinatown, any ing season. l petition than they did last year, but some ENTITLED TO CREDIT. way. The City League has turned out four play body else will know he has been playing The attorneys in the ease were William ers, who are to be giVeii a trial by the ball before the pennant of 1898 goes to any &©. McLeari. of this city, and George D. THE ROWDYISM local team. Ed. Lanzon, Who caught for business has not yet been properly dealt other city. Chapman, of Syracuse, for the defendant, the champion gymnasium team, seems to be THE OTHERS.- nnd J. R. Scoutoh, of this city, and At with by the magnates. the most promising of the lot, and if he does That committee can formulate ,iust as At Dubuque the season resulted disas torney Kuntzsch. of Syracuse, for Mr. many rules :is it pleases, and put just as not pan out all right why then I miss my trously, the loss being several hundred dol Earl. The Cisse was warmly contested by many penalties with them as it pleases guess. lars. The management holds the contracts both sides nnd all the possible points wer* Manager Kelly is in communication with brought out. tuck them full of penalties and yet they several players, and will have his team of the players that were left at the close will not effect the desired object. signed before the other clubs have selected of the©championship season and will have What they call rowdyism is the result of their manager. He is certainly letting 110 a nucleus for a good team next Season. E WILL MANAGE. that peculiar base ball human nature which grass grow under his feet. But it Will be necessary to have a manager must absolutely must have a vent. The Pittsbiirg Club has decided to make to take the place of Joe Cantilkm, and New Castle Selects Its Leader For So far the umpire has been Mobile its trailing grounds. They make no Harry Wolverton may be called to take THE VENT. mistake. a.s Mobile has one of the finest the place. Wolverton is a great ball player, Next Season. The boys get all worked up. diamonds in the South, and Sunday games a clean gentleman and Would succeed in New Castle, Pa., Nov. 8. Editor "Sport That is base ball. will draw well here, besides the climate the position. i ing Life."--The New Castle Base Ball As It wouldn©t bo baee ball without it. is all that could be desired. E. J. D. Kockford is in to stay, according to the j sociation held its annual meeting this We want, the spectators want and every papers of that enterprising little city, and evening and elected the following officers: body wants the boys to. get worked up: bu! Quincy will undoubtedly be in line when George" W. Lam.oree, positively declining to we- don©t want to see it vented in profanity A PROPOSED LEAGUE. the franchise* nro awarded. serve in the highest office President, Delos or upon the umpire. > St. Joe will probably come in asking for Pierce; secretary. David T. Jonas; treasur If they could punch tho umpire at such Efforts Beiiiff Made to Organize an an extension of their franchise, but Jim er. William Knox: directors. Dclos Pierce, times the vent would be provided, and there my Manning will not be the owner. The ©William W. Simpson, John Holloway, would be no profanity. Ohio League. people of the saintly city have had all they Clair MoFate, John C. Qft©utt, D. T. Jonas P.ut we en n©t have the umpire spoiled. Zanesville. O., Nov. 15. Editor "Sporting want of Manning and his team, and they and. William Knox. Edward Lytle, who We need him in Life:"- Last Saturday Neal Shoemaker aim will sink or swim next year on their own played right field, was chosen manager. OtTR BUSINESS. Jack Durham, of Canton, were in the city responsibility. The team© quit the season about $1000 fio a vpht must be provided, and it must conferring with lo.r.11 lt:it>e ball enthusiasts THE WOtfLD-BE©S. ahead of last season. be a substitute for the umpire. You rrmsf with the view of organizing a league, to be There is no question but that Omaha, Lin Manager Lytlc has Written to this city have something-1 hat looks like an umpire, known as the Ohio Stal.r- Lonsruc. "composed coln and Sioux City are anxious for base that he has signed O©Rourke, a crack in- for the boys to go up and punch when they )f the following towns: /©aiic^-viiis©. Canton, ball and are Willing to join hands with the fielder of the Western League, who was got all worked up. Akron, Massillon, Coshorton, Newark. New best of the association cities. The great with Kansas City last season. As is HKCII©E. Philadelphia, Twin Cities. Kent, Lisbon. exposition which will be held at Omaha known, Miller, last season©s second base- Take equal narts of sand and sawdust Salem and Allla loe, tlu- league to Consist next season will enable that city to prop man, is a member of the Philadelphia Na and fill an old bhie pair of trousers, topped of eight clubs. erly support a team, which it has frequently tional League, and was tried and found off with n blue .blouse and a nutmeg for Base ball was not at all profitable during failed to do in the past. Lincoln, always all right. Guess, who pitched for the Wapa- a head. Hs-ve the blouse loose at the the past season-and enthusiasts will be n good ball town, is confident that under konet team last season, has also beeii end and shirred with an elastic band. more careful ©.he coming season. There is the "new era of prosperity" base ball will signed by New Castle. Guess, when New Sh«ve three or four old balls under the a general belief that if Zanesville was put be a paying investment. Sioux City never Castle played there, struck out 11 New Cas 1/und and see that they are old. Don©t lot n a good league the citizens as well as failed to have the right kind of a ball team tle batters in one game, and in fact woa « nice white one got mixed up in that sportsmen would take an interest in the j and. though it has never come within hun both games from the locals. He is highly; auatomy. Cock a monkey cap over the j game and make »t go. © dreds of dollars of paying expenses, uo recommended by all the local players* 9 President Auten has long been in favor of the club playing Sunday ball away from home. He cited precedents of various teams representing cities farther East than Pittsburg, which indulged and never suffer ed from any apparent disapproval. Several weeks ago a newspaper man Who has Presi dent Kerr©s confidence printed a few lines containing a clever hint that if Mr. Kerr gave up the presidency Sunday base ball might be played by the Pirates. The man evidently spoke by the card, for this after BASE = BALL noon Mr. Kerr gave unmistakable signs of having receded from his firm stand. He- CPALDINGS Base Ball Goods evaded a definite answer and said that he was out of base ball. The apparent shift- GOODS have been used exclusively by was a matter of surprise to his friends. Developments are awaited. . . MEANS . . . the National League since its for THE EAGAN CASE. The Eagau award was a surprise all mation and adopted by nearly all arouud. It came in by wire late on Monday night. Though the fact itself only used up STANDARD OF the minor league, college and ama PITTSBURG POINTS. two or three lines the editors took a chance. They slugged out the story. They had ample teur teams throughout the country. material. The astonishing feature was enough on which to base a dozen or more MERIT THE PIRATES© WINTER CAMP STIRRED lines. Then again it was easy to dish up a half score lines upon the fact that this UP BY THE GIANT SWAP, was the first time in many years that the Managers should write for samples and prices for 1898. We Pittsburg Club had ever been known to win manufacture all our own goods and can give better satisfaction a player or get any plum from the powers. Now that Eagaii is club property the be than any one else. Catalogue of all Sports Free. The Deal Discussed in Its Entirety lief is entertained that he will be traded the moment the proper opportunity comes along. Dispatches from the meet had it Mot-Exactly Cause For Rejoicing that Watty tried to" effect a barter with Brooklyn, offering JSagan for Johnny Grim. Will the Pirates Play Sunday The Gowanus people, however, insisted upon being given Dick Padden and Pitts- burg promptly called in its negotiations. A G. SPALDING & BROS. Games Abroad? Bits ;ol News. squib is going the rounds that Bagan does n»t want to play in Pittsburg. That©s very New York. Chicago. Philadelphia. Washington. Pittsburg, Nor. 18. Editor ©©Sporting unkind of Bill. A Pittsburg paper has just Life:" There was a deal on between Pitts printed his picture. WANTED TO-BE A OOLT. burg and Cincinnati Clubs, as hinted at "How does Smith stand on the trade?" MILWAUKEE MERK* tice when released, while according to his in last week©s letter. Schriver was con is a query yet unanswered. No one has seen contract he was entitled to three. In mak cerned in it also, but the affair was more Over the Granting of the Western ing his argument to the Court Attorney sweeping than imagined. It was not sus Elmer since the deal was announced. Judg Navin roasted Van Derbeck to a turn. Mr. pected that- Pittsburg would give up Haw- ing from the recent declarations it did not League©s Petition In He Draft Rule Navin asked, in concluding- his remarks, please him. Elmer wanted to get away Changes. ^ ... ley and Smith in one swoop. from Pittsburg because he had been here that the Court allow the full claim of .$24 On Tuesday evening Manager Watkins too long. His dream was to be a guardian Milwaukee, Nov. 13. Editor "Sportinjg with $2 costs, which Justice Teagan did telegraphed from Philadelphia that he had of the Chicago outfield. On the last trip Life:" The change in the rules of the without hesitation. completed an arrangement whereby Sir of the Chicago Club here Anse sent for National League which regulate the draft Alien has no idea where he will play Emerson Hawley and Elmer Smith would the Pirate. He called on Papa at the Mou- ing of players from the minor leagues, has next year. He may return to die Western be given to the Cincinnati Club for Wil ongahela House. He was told that the been made, and from and after January 1 League, having received a flattering offer liam Ridgway limines, "Popper" Kill Chicago Club had a fancy for his services. next a player to be eligible to draft must to manage the Indianapolis team in 1898. Schriver, Billy Gray and John McCarthy. He seemed tickled over the turn of affairs. have been a member of one club for two The offer is still open, and he is considering Fans at once fell to discussing the transac Some people were heard to declare that continuous seasons, and no more than two it. It is hinted that the Hoosier manage tion. Most of those encountered held there was more method than iujury iu players can or shall be taken from any ment offered him $2500 for the season. If that while the sale of Smith, the best bats Smith©s vacation during the week Watty one club. The drafting price remains the he accepts he will fill the oositioas oC man on the team, might be open to dis watched the Pirates in the last games of same. President Killilea, of the Milwaukee manager, captain and infielder. cussion, on the whole the Pittsburg Club Club, expresses himself as much pleased apparently had a shade the best of it. A the season. The intimation was that it was feared Watty might change his mind if with the change and further says that ARSON©S FUTURE. day later an addition was made to the he noticed Elmer at play. it will be of great benefit, not only to the barter. Manager Watkins sent word "by a RAIN DROPS. minor league clubs, but to the National friend that Asa Stewart was included in The double umpire system is going to League clubs as well. Will the G. O. M. ot Base Ball Retire the exchange, also that Pittsburg had cause the League lots of trouble next year. THE GREATEST BENEFIT. From Chicago©s Club? given $3000, including Hawley and Smith Tim Murnane in Boston "Globe," for the five Reds. Somehow or other the Two men blundering is certainly worse One of the best results of the change in boodle end grated harshly on the same than one. the drafting system will be that which It looks as if there was something in the i©ans who had previously expressed their Mr. W. C. Temple, donor of the Temple will prevent the complete disruption of story that Captain Anson may leave Chi approval of the affair when first announced. Cup, was not pleased at the way the any oue or more clubs by limiting the cago. President Jim Hart refuses to give Several gasped over the new situation. League abolished the series. They made no number of players to be drafted. Oue other out any information, and Anson himself is Certainly Stuart was not worth $3000. Ex- investigation of his charges against the change or amendment made I think less ignorant of any proposed change in. the President Kerr said that if the players recent competitors, but simply ordered the of; that is allowing a farmed player management. turned out well the $3000 would be recov series abandoned and cup returned. A to be recalled by giving 30 days© notice. But here are a few facts that when ered in a few games. note of thanks and a suggestion that the The practice of farming I consider detri strung out will give a pretty fair idea ot donor offer a substitute w.ould have been mental to any club and should be abol the Chicago situation. Anson©s contract A CHANGE OF PLANS. much better. ished entirely by the minor league manag Avith the Cliicagos runs out January 1 next. There was no doubt that Manager Wat- Reddy Mason©s message to Hawley tell ers. How can this be done, or can it be Until then he will remain the manager of kias© engagement with the Pittsburg Club ing him of his transfer was marked "col done at all? That is the question, and there the Chicago Club. Jim Hart is president changed oue plan. Evidence is in tlfut the lect." Mason was sure Pink would not comes the rub. There is only one way to of the Chicago Club, with John R. Walsh, a club owners had about made up their minds repudiate such a message, even if the accomplish it and that would be an agree Chicago banker, and A. G. Spalding, the to get rid of a star twirler. The selection charges were tripled. Mason says he can ment, of all the minor league clubs Tinder owners of the property. For several years was not exactly made, but was as good as imagine "Pink" tearing off chunks of cuss the National Agreement protection not to Mr. Walsa has advised the release of Anson, done. A declaration made several weeks words when he realized that he was going receive a player subject to recall. This bub Anson©s old friend, Spalding, came to the ago by a club owner of influence was al to be a companion of "Breity," Beckley, I will admit is next to impossible of ac front and pleaded that he had not the heart most convincing th.it the management Peitz and a few others he loved so well. to let Anson go. Jim Hart hits fully agrewl complishment, but if it were done there with Mr. Walsh, and during the last year or would keep Hawley. The latter©s odd con- The opinion is held that a trade or sale would be less drafting of players for ex two the banker has obtained stock enough to> duet was defended by the owner in ques of Brodie is likely to occur very soon. An periment, and in the end the minor league control the club. A. G. Spalding was "under tion, while he did mot have many pood effort was made to unload him on Cincin clubs would be the gainers. heavy obligations to the Chicago banker when words for the big left-hander.© He. in fact, nati. CHARLES CUSHMAN. he started busiriess^in the Windy City about used an emphatic expression in regard to Manager Watkins occupied his new office In conversation with Oushman the other 20 years ago, and has grown tired of continually- the man and hia work for the club. Haw- to-day, Room 1120 Park Building. It is day he informed me that he was not at pleading for his old Mend until the time has Icy went home for the winter happy under big enough for four chairs, a desk, one present negotiating with any1 club for its come when Hart as president can act without the thought that he would be a Pirate heater and two or three pictures on the management and did not know that he compromising himself with A. G. Spalding. again next year. wall. Watty declared that it was plenty would do so later on, His many friends The position in the race this season was a A friend of Killen©s, feeling sure that big enough to transact a heap of business; here would be pleased to see him secure gore blow to Walsh and Hart, and they decided the latter desired to remain in Pittsburg, at least he felt sure that it would be just the management of a club in some good to act this winter. So Hart made preparations* conveyed to Frank the idea that he did the thing. The sign is on the door, etc. city, but at the same time hope to see him to bring things to a head at the League meet not exactly stand well with the club peo It is believed that the local manage again on President Johnson©s staff of um ing. Hart wrote to Manager Tom Burns, of ple. He suggested that the pitcher call ment is not exactly delighted over the fact pires. Cushman was without a doubt by the Springfield Club, to come to the League meeting, as lie had important business to tails on the owners now and then. Tbe friend that three of its players are with the Pa far the best umpire we had last season; in over. Burns was on hand, and not until to feared it was even too late to block a cific coast trippers. In Hastings© case the fact, no better ever handled an indicator day did the Chicago president broach the sub transfer. About this time a newspaper man objection is light, because he is securing in the Western League, and we hope that ject. Hart asked Burns how lie would like to who stands closer to the club owners than much-needed practice pitching over the President Johnson will offer him a position manage the Chicago Club as Captain Anson©s any in his profession, printed a story that plate. on his staff and that Cushman will accept successor. there were numerous offers for Killen. Alex. Jones, the .Homestead southpaw, the same. "That would suit me all right if Anson has Boston particularly had been bidding. These has fully recovered from a recent severe A FIRST BASEMAN. quit," answered Burns, "but 1 would not take articles appeared twice in short order. illness. Possibly Washington canceled the Word comes that Manager Mack has the place for all the money in Chicago, though, They were known to be authoritative, draft for the lad from, striketown because signed or churned Michael Ryau. better if I thought I was to be the cause of Ansori find for this reason some persons imag of his sick spell. known as "Needles" Ryan, to play first going." ined they guessed out an attempt to boost As was expected, the Pittsburg Club base for the Brewers next season. Ryau Hart assured© Burns that it was about settled Killen for sale or trade. They were at withdrew its draft for Athertou. the played with Birmingham, of the Southern that Anson would never sign a Chicago con least convinced that the man would have Wilkesbarre third baseman. This move was League, in 1S9(>. where he was fifth in bat tract, and would be free to go after January 1. to go. taken for reasons which the club owners ting, with .340 per cent. He took part, in Hart and Burns have an agreement to dis Killen evidently thought so. too. for will not divulge. Last week President 09 games, made 36 runs. 4 sacrifice hits and cuss the matter more fully before the meeting stole 10 bases. In fielding, out of 10 first breaks up, and Burns is here now as Hart©s they sav he heard the news at a newspaper Watkins declared that he didn©t levy on guest, while Captain Anson is wandering around office the night it was given out, and he the man for the Pittsburg Club. He would basemen he was seventh, with ,963 per the hotel lobby, wondering where he is at, for leaped up into the air with joy. not give the name of the organization, cent. H. H. COHN. he has scented something in the distance. Hawley was urder Watkins when the lat though on the first day of the League meet Should Arisori know that he was through, several ter led the Browns. They had a run-in ing it was given out that Pittsburg had League cluba would jump at the chance to then and the Pirate chief is well aware of pulled back its conscription of the player. BOB ALLEN WON. take him, and I have an idea that his journey Pink©s peculiarities. A female cycle race crowd are going to here was to keep a weather eye open and place HOW ABOUT SUNDAY GAMES? do our town scou. Can it be that Charley Judgment Given Him Against Mag himself if Hart comes out with his new play. Ziminer is in it? nate Van Derbeck. The Chicago Club will lose a valuable piece There is a Puritan element in Pittsburg The writer has received an invitation to of propertv when Anson quits, and every club totally unlike many large Eastern cities. It the wedding of Frank Killen to Miss Detroit, Nov. 14. Yesterday was base in the League will -be a financial loser, as Is this set. together with a Scotch-Irish fol Hutchinsou. of Sewickley. Pa. It will take ball day in the Justices© Courts. George A. the grand old player is a drawing card on any lowing which may be expected to be heard place at the Methodist Episcopal Church Vau Derbeck was there in the capacity of team. The grandest character the game has in case the Pittsburg Club plays Sunday of that place, on Wednesday evening. Nov. a magnate. H. Burnett and Bob Alien produced should not be lost. games abroad, as is rumored strongly, so 24. A reception after the ceremo.uy will represented the players, Thomas J. Naviu Time is flying, and Anson must sometime the undersigned sprang Harry Welden©s re be held at the bride©s home, Broad and the faus. and Justices Stein and Teagan throw up the sponge, and when the time comes port on Watkins at noon to-day. The new Bank streets. the umpires. no better man could be choseii to take his chief fought shy of a definite answer. He The first game called was before Justice place in the management of the Chicago Chib The writer wag given the laugh by sev Stein, and was in the form of a suit against than one of bis own boys. Tom Burns was tor did not endeavor to equivocate, but asserted eral base ball people about six weeks ago years the star player of the Chicago Club when that it was too early in the game to declare for even suggesting that the Pittsburg Magnate Van Derbeck for 1116.40, brought upon the subject. by Buruett. Before the case had proceeded thev were the finest attraction on the road, and Club make a try for Hogriever, of the very far it was decided to call it© off until Jim Hart is playing a good card in dickering Mr. Watkins led his hearers Into the be Indianapolis team. There may come a for the Springfield man. lief that he would endeavor to have the [ time. It is now observed that Ewing is I Nov. 15 in order to get President Johnson, Pirates scheduled to play on Sunday. He of the Western League, here to testify. Bur | liable to use "Hoggy." There are many nett claimed that Van Derbeck owed him Jimmy Callaban says I-ange never calls a girl was told of the storm It would undoubtedly i worse uieu iu the League than Hogriever. bv her name. He doesn©t dare he would get mix create among the ministerial associations CIRCLE. j this money for the time between July 14 Mini the injury might more than offset the : and Aug. 12, when he was suspended for ed on the right number. He addresses them all advantage ©gained by the gate receipts of | the mix-up he got into with an umpire. is "Peaches" or "Blossom," and gets away with the dozen or more Sunday games poossible, Take Chances on Pitchers. The next game was played before Justice the bluff most admirably. Mr. Watkins was told of Captain W. W. Manager Ewing doesn©t take very mucli stock Teagan. Robert S. Alien, late manager and Kerr©s oft repeated declarations, that the in young pitchers, but perhaps there is such a shortstop for the Detroit team, brought suit Is the only perfect club would not play Sunday ball as long t hi lip as holding OH to old ones too long. The against Vau Derbeck for two days© pay. J J as he was connected with It. He oniy success of Corbett, Pond. Lewis. Duun and amounting to $24. Thomas J. Navin repre smiled at this. Fowell this year r.-ither knocks the theory that sented Alien and W. P. Corbett looked Easu Ball Shoe. A CHANGE OP VIEW. only well seasoned material can win. Cincin ! after Van Derbeck©s interests. Alien tes- ______Send for book. There are perseiid who say that Vice nati ©Tost." | tified that he was given but one day©s no M. CLAtfLJN, S31 Chestnut St., 1©liila. SPOTTING- though it was the nearest Western point, and- St. Louis. Louisville and Cleveland were not on the field. .Viulroiiey. of the ".lournal:©© Ourtis. of the "Herald.", and Hanna, of the "Press," ro©pr,osen.t.ed New York and we missed Joe Vila, who was doubtless up to his ears in foot ball. Brooklyn was unrepresented. Baltimore gave us Frank Patterson. tiie official scorer, and Andernon. of the -©Herald." while from Washington there came the only Joe Canip- bel!. That made seven visiting writers from the West and eight from the East, or 15 in all not a bad representation after all. A SCOUER©S CONVENTION. Enough writers of the meeting got to gether on Wednesday of the meeting to talk over the scoring rules. The secret was ascertained why the Baltimore base runners made such good records. It was simply through the manner of scoring. The Chicago. Boston, Philadelphia and Cincin PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS OF nati scorers to a man allowed stolen bases only on clean steals and not whore men went from first to third on a hit or an out. THE LEAGUE MEETING. It was the opinion of the writers that in 1898 a steal should not: be given where a hit or an out followed the"starting of a runner for a base, by which an extra base Tbe Abolition ol tlie Temple Cup Series was secured. It was also agreed that fn no case should a base be allowed the bats and the Adoption ol the Double man if on his hit there was a force-out. It was also agreed that on double plays no error should be scored on a wild throw Umpire System Strike a Popular to first on the second man or an error to the first basenian unless the error was ex A NEW ERA Chord in Yankee Land, tremely palpable and there was not the least room for doubt that the fielder should have made the play. Here,, then, are three IN SKATING. Boston, Nov. IS. Editor "Sporting Life:" points of play about which there should Those who stand up for the good of base not be the least doubt cm the part of the ball can feel happy that tne National scorers of the National League and others No difficulty experienced in learning. Any Ice Skater can use them without anj League did two things at the meeting in in the coming season. It was agreed;! too. trouble whatever. Philadelphia last week it abolished the that in case an infielder in trying for a The action and sensation is identical with that of ice gkating. Temple Cup series and adopted the double ground or a fly ball slipped and fell a base umpire system. It will never feel sorry hit©should be given anrt no error charged. that it took the action it did in both cases. No error should be charged the catcher on ROBERT REACH MFG, CO.. Patentees and Sole firlanfrs, Phila., Pa. PRESIDENT JAMES A HART, a throw to second unless the ball went so WHITE FOS FURTHER INFORMATION. wide ns to allow an extra base, and no who took the lead in advocacy in doing error uliould be given the second baseman away with the cup series, opposed the or short stop on the throw from catcher un 5MTE5 NOW REflDT FOR DELIVERY. idea from the start. President Soden was less he had an absolutely sure chance 10 also against the idea when it was first dispose of the base runner. Assists should the LTnion Association in 1884 and the Play broached. The club that wins the pen- be given to every player handling a ball ers© League in 1890. iiant next season will not be called upon in A play, and in case a player assisting to jeopardize that honor. While the Tem also secures a put-out he can be credited The change in the lofcvs bearing upon the ple Gup has been in existence the Balti both with the put-out and the assist.-It minor league was such, too, as to make more Club has been a contestant each was the sense of the writers that the earn it apparunt to the most prejudiced observer year, and would have maintained this rec ed run column be abolished. that the National League was not only not ord had there been another battle for it in THE BOSTON TRIO THE SAGE ENTHUSED OVER LEAGOE disposed to deal unjustly by the minor or 1898. It is significant that almost all the of club owners. Messrs. Soden. Oonant and ganization, but also©to show them that they cup series were arrant failures this year. Billings, are the veterans of the League, LEGISLATION. could not possibly exist with any degree of This was true in the three largest organi having been associated together as partners financial success under any other govern sations in the country the National League, for over 20 years. Messrs. Soden and Bil ment than now rules them. the Western and the Eastern. Was it be lings were at it before Mr. Coijant proceed cause the players were in charge of the ed to buy up stock until l;e had a lump. I very much question whether a hotter running of the machine©.©.. It would seem On account of failure to pay assessments, Everything Done at the League Meeting committee could have been selected to for so. Matters were run in the National etc., the shares dwindled down until they mulate a series of rules and regulations to League even worse than in the other organ were but 78 in number. A majority ri©les Meets With His Cordial Approbation put an end to rowdyism on the field than izations. among the trio, and whenever two r.giee Messrs. Brush, Hart and Soden. After GOOD RIDDANCE. the third falls in line. Therefore there are the convention, and the grand work that It is amusing to note the talk made about never any wrangles, and if the outstanding The Biggest Stride Toward Per ras been done. I look forward to a season the players sharing the Temple Oup money. member ©does not agree with bis compan of greater prosperity in the professional As if this could be stopped? How could Mr. ions he yields gracefully. business this next year than ever before Temple, or anyone else, prevent any of ©SPOKE©S FROM ©THE HUB. fection Ever Made at One Meeting. known. HENRY CHAUW1CK. the players of teams competing for Temple Connie Mack has not yet secured Martin Cup money from dividing their portions? Bergen©s brother to catch for him. He BALTIMORE STANDARD. How find out anything about it in the first says the youngster©s ideas are too lofty on Brooklyn, Nov. 15. -Editor "Sporting place, if the men agreed to keep the agree Life:" -It may be truthfully said that no Jennings© Reflections Concerning the the salary question. legislative enactments1 that have marked ment quiet? Naturally the players who Fred Doe will have a chance to manage Season©s Work. agreed to make it an even thing financially the New Bedford Club in case he does not professional base ball history since the Na would not have that interest in the series receive a call from President Young to tional League was organized have been so Manager Frank Selee, of the Boston Club, that would those who were fishing for 60 join the League staff of umpires. well calculated to construe the best inter the victorious team of this year in the per cent, amount. Then is the McGraw- Not one of the Boston players was in at ests of the fraternity at large as the work National League, fully appreciates the vic Doyle difficulty of 1894 forgotten? No. tendance at the League meeting, and only accomplished by the League magnates at tory his men gained over a great competi Look at it as you will, the Temple Cup one New England League manager. "Phe- their recent meeting in Philadelphia.. From tor! Perhaps he unconsciously paid- a series is well a thing of the past. Several r.omena©i" Smith, of the Fall Rivers. the very inception of the National League tribute to Ned Hanlon when he conversed of the most constant lovers of the game Despite persistent contradictions, the that organization has found itself, during with a Western writer and said: here have asserted that they would never Philadelphia writers would persist in hear important periods of its history, antag "The Baltimore team was well nigh perfect attend another Temple Cup game. ing that Boston would try to make deals onized by the worst elements of its class. in all departments of the game and the rest THE DOUBLE UMPIRE SYSTEM for Lowe and Hamilton and wanted Clem At first downright "crookedness" raised its of ns are trying to build up the standard which may cost more money at the start, but will ents. Lowe could not be well replaced. hideous head; then came that other Hanlon has established." be found beneficial to the game in Ihe The work of Hamilton has been eminently phase of professional dishonesty, con Even while the tight was fast and furious tract breaking, and through it all and both sides aiming to gain a point Selee eud. Patrons will not go away from games satisfactory, and Clements would be taken drunkenness in the ranks has pre disgusted with the umpiring. There must in case his release could be got on Boston©s vailed to a more or less extent. All appreciated the task before him. and that be less rowdyism as there will be less occa terms. of those evils were of necessity obliged to his club finally won out was simply due to sion for fault finding on the part of players Manager Manning, of the Knnstfs Citys. be met by arbitrary laws and coercive one of those unaccountable "let downs" and spectators. An objection was made and Mrs. Manning are visiting in Mr. Man measures, which naturally could not have that occasionally strike a stragetic twirler. that as there was great difficulty to find ning©s old home. Fall River, where they been required under a better condition of Hughie Jenniiigs remarked to the base ball six umpires it would be more difficult to will stay until Thanksgiving. Mr. Manning things. Experience had taught the League editor of the Wilkesbarre "Record" recent provide a corps for the double umpire sys has a host of friends in Fall River, Mid legislators that nothing but the strong un ly, while talking about Corbett©s let down: tem, but that is nonsense. One strong whenever he visits there is1 aade to feel gloved hand was able to cope successfully ".Toe was full of energy and had a barrel reason for the difficulty in securing com that he is not forgotten, though far awav. against the abuses which were developed of speed that total Monday afternoon. Of eourso petent umpires under the single umpire J! C. MORSE. during the rule of the rough element of all of us were on the lookout for any little system was that umpires did not care to the professional fraternity. In fact, it was point over which we could take an advantage. lake chances where the work was so bur WINNING "WIN.© not until the League club owners had for Both-teams were batting hard.© and I tell you densome and the protection so slight. It years fought against the growing evils in we had Nichols up in the air. Nothing kept can be safely predicted that there will be the ranks" of the players that they were him braced, up but the cross-lire of cheer and no room for regret that the system was The Famous Washington Pitcher a jolly given him by the whole Boston crowd. Regular Lady-Killer. driven to adopt a governmental system in It© it imdii©t been for that accident that befel adopted when the time comes to review ruling the fraternity, which would give Joe Corbett we had that game and the pennant the work of the umpiring of 1898. The Win Mercer, the popular pitcher with them the power to manage their clubs on cinched. When Corbett was knocked ont it proof of the pudding will be shown in the the Washington team, is doing the busy true business principles, , something they gave Nichols n new supply of nerve, and Ned swarm of applications with which Squire bee act at his home in East Liverpool. were unable to do prior to 1892. changed and changed. Oh! how the Beaneaters Nick Young will be deluged from now to O. Always active, Win was not content pounded lloffer ©twas a nightmare! Just that the beginning of the next campaign. to spend a few months in idleness and, little accident, to Corbett put us out of it THE SCHEDULE EXPERIMENT. according to the East Liverpool "Crisis," With this preamble I beg to express my for the pennant. Accident, accident, accident©. Another thing for which we can be thank lie has opened a dancing school with a great gratification at the outcome of the Yes. we ju«t kept buckled to Mr. Accident all ful is that the schedule will not call for few base ball friends in Salineville, near League convention; especially so in regard summer; and I believe I made his acquaintance so much base ball in a lump as was the his home. to the heroic measures which the magnates myself during the season at least, that©s what case last season. On the last home series Mercer is a Beau Brummel in his town have found to be absolutely necessary, to they say down in New York, those of ©em who Boston has about half of its home games and his dancing academy has abundant put an end to the scenes of rowdyism and witnessed that blow. But we will give them all to play without a gap of any account. In patronage, especially of the female per brutality which have disgraced League club a rustle and a hustle for 1898." creased attendance under the new order suasion. Win recently admitted that he grounds during the past two years, and of things should compensate for increased had a trunk half full of letters which he particularly during the past season of 1807. traveling expenses. received from the fair sex last season. For three years have laws been made to THE VISITING SCRIBES. The missives are couched in language of check the existing abuses, but they have It was to be regretted that the corre the tenderest character -and the Senators© been found inadequate for the purpose, and spondents of the "Sporting Life" did not" twirle-r is heart-broken that he cannot now the League finds it necessary to resort turn np as one man in Philadelphia at the marry the entire lot of fair writers. to the only punishment which has hitherto meeting, as was expected. It was surely "The letters are written by girls in all been found effectual, and that which ende.l expected that Billy Koelsch. John Foster, stations in life," said Mercer, "and it©s crookedness in the ranks forever, a law John Heydler and Albert Mott would be my opinion that among base ball players©, which saved the life of the professional on hand. Perhaps dear old Albert has not pitchers are the most admired." Talking business at the most critical period of its grot over that cyclone of September yet. busineaia. Mercer says: history. The veteran of the staff of the "Life" "I believe I will be playing ball ten should no_t be missing at the meetings years henoe. I don©t expect to pitch that Another too-long-postponed Improvement that are in reach. There is some excuse long. If my arm holds out for four sea was that of adopting the double umpire lor scorers and writers living at a dis sons ye« I will be satisfied. I have been system, which requires a "battery" umpire, can be enlarged one inch and wrist strengthened tance. No city sent such a team as did on the Washington team during the past who is also the referee, ©and a "field um 50 per cent. IN ONE MONTH by using the Cincinnati, four writers representing that four years and I wouldn©t care 10 make pire" to do the double duty, which has city, the portly Beau Harry Weldon, one a change. hitherto been thrown on the hands of one of the veteran base ball writers of the "I consider Nichols, of Boston, the best man, at the cost of good umpiring. Tne HERCULES country; Ren Muli©ord, one of the most all-around pitcher in the ©League. That abolition of the Temple Cup scries, too, was Graduated Gymnastic Club and Strength Tester. widely quoted of pen manipulators who slow ball of mine? I learned to throw it another good thing the magnates did. It Unlike Indian Clubs. BUT ONE CLUB IS earn their livelihood by chronicling base about two years ago. I use the same mo was timely, too, as the experience of the REQUIRED FOR MEN. WOMEN AND baH matters; Charley Zuber, fearless and tion as I would in delivering a swiftly past October series, in all the battles for CHILDREN. Independent, who writes what he thinks, pitched ball. the various silver cups, alike in the minor With this club the arms and chest can be ami Ed. Grille, a new face and a welcome- "The ball does not revolve and to the leagues as in the major organization, had developed in less than one-half the time re one. Chicago also did well, sending a trio batsman appears as big as a balloon. Ho shown that anything of the kind which quired by chest weights, dumbbells, or auy In Ed. Sheridan, of the "Tribune;" .Ed. strikes at it with n mighty effort and if was left to the control of the players was other apparatus known. Smith, of the "Times-Herald," and Louis he does hit it the chances arc it will be bound to be more or less of a business fail Send stamp for descriptive pamphlet and S;is;j. of the "Record.©© Wonder of won- a"Post" pop-up, easily fielded." Washington ure, as was the old Players© National Asso price list to iiers, Pittsburg was uot represented at all. ciation iu the decade of the early seventies, HERCULES. Bex 3559, Boston. Mass LIFE. 11 E STRIKING Is the best device for athletic training. Nothing monotonous in its use, as it. amuses as well as benefits. /S THE BEST. Made in all shapes and colors and at all prices__ A. J. REACH & CO., la, Pa. at the Mill City by the score of 9 to 6. The Olympics defaulted to Gill Bdife. the Mar League meeting, and which may ultimately kets defeated the Will and Finek, 3 to 2. and be accomplished, does not .strike the fans Santa Clara was taken into camp by Santa CHIPPER rCINCY." here as being of a brilliant order. Swing Cruz, 6 to 1. offered Hoy. Miller, Burke and Kitchie LINERS. © © . for Demontrevillc. of Washington. Just About 300 people saw the Central Park why Ewing should covet the erratic short GIVEN TO THE TOURISTS IN SAN game, while about- 8000 were .turned away EWING©S BIG DEAL ENTHUSES THE stop with the serpentine name is beyond from the new grounds. Stahl©s batting was the ken of ordinary base ball cranks, for FRANCISCO. the great feature two two-baggers and a one and all believe Uitchie to be his eiiual. home .run. - ,. OLD TOWN. Miller alone is thought to be worth as much Jack McGlynn could not get his team to cold cash. Therefore there is much gniin~><- gether for the game a,t Saeremento. The ling that such a deal should be even "auti©-i The Two League Teams Received With craze in ©Frisco played havoc with the Elmer Smith and Pitcher Hawiey Be patcd. , youngsters. MANAGER EWINO Tebeau©s work on the first cushion was tried his prettiest to secure Selbach from Honors and Greeted by a Big immense. lieved to Add Great Strength to the Senators, and offered big batches of Lange chartered an express company to chattels for the outrielder. Wagner cotiUt Crowd at the© Opening Game A remove his floral gifts. not see the point though, and made a coun We are all crazy here, and base ball is the Reds The League Legislation ter offer of Soibach for $7ftOO. This is •<*. to blame. good deal of cash for an oiittielder like Great Base Ball Revival, Etc. © But we are glad of it; you bet. Meets With Cordial Approval. the Teuton, and yet it is said that Ewing; KING CHOCOLATE. was more than half inclined to write u check for that amount. Perhaps he m:tv San Francisco. NOT. 7. Editor "Sport- Cincinnati, O.. Nov. 14. Editor "Sporting yet be secured, for Manager Buck believes In j; Life:" The© brass bands played, the The Second Game. Life:" For a third time in as inauy years that he would greatly strengthen the Reds* crowds yelled themselves hoarse with de San Francisco, Nov. 10. The second game Cincinnati has caused the eyes of all base outfield. light and Colonel T, P. Bobinsou shook of the series between Baltimore ana the balldom to turn toward the Ohio River Who shall dare say after the events of hands with himself about a hundred times All-Americas was a decided improvement city by accomplishing a deal which was the past week that the Cincinnati owners this afternoon at the Kecreation Park ball over the first. The play was clean and generally considered impossible. Again it care only for pelf, and will not strengthen grounds. And why not. when to-day was snappy on both sides. Hastings, pitching took four for two to land the coveted play the team? He must indeed be blind Who the greatest of great days in San Fran for the All-Americas. was one of tne feat ers, but it looks as if the price was none would make such an assertion. Brush want* cisco, as the most scientific base ball piay- ures. He held the Orioles down to six too large. a winner, and such he will have if players t©l-s of the land were opening the winter hits, and was very effective when men TWO GOOD ONES. and money will bring them in. season at the new league grounds before were on bases. Horton also pitched a good Emerson Hawiey, the acknowledged Beau LEGISLATION "OOMMKNDBD. one of the most enthusiastic audiences ever game, but at critical stages was wild. There is bound to be a difference of opinion seen at a local ball park. The game was Weather perfect; attendance 2500. Score: Bruinmel of base ball, and also he of the on all questions, but patrons of the game called at 2 o©clock, but by 12.;>0 the cranks R.H.E. mighty arm, is to be one of us. Likewise here are heartily in favor of the four-trip were wending their way through the gate Baltimore .....0100100 0 O 2 ti 2 Elmer Smith, who. while not an acknowl plan, and double umpire system. The idea to insure themselves a good seat from which All America....0 0110100 x 3 9 a edged lady killer, is something of a horse- hide breaker. Welcome, twice welcome, ex- invoked which provides for shorter series to view the great contest. And talk about Pirates. Here your career will be sur at home and abroad is just what we have your talk abouts; to-day©s game was all The Third Game. rounded with the most pleasant circum long wanted, .and I believe that the at that was promised. The crowd was de San Francisco, Cal., Nov. 12. Two thou- tendance will be larger by far for the iu- lighted with the players and the players sana people witnessed a good game be stances and your company congenial. cieased interest which will be taken in the were delighted with the crowd. Everyone tween the Baltimores and All-Americas Possibly, too, you will be among pennant game. The rule for the suppression of is happy, joy reigns supreme. The success to-day. The All-Americas suffered their winners. At any event your coming is rowdyism is looked upon as i being of the national game is assured in this first defeat since their arrival in this city. made glad by the hearty wishes for suc too strong, and a suspension of OO State and Colonel liobinson deserves g cess of a quarter of a thousand eranks. Baltimore batted Powell.heavily in the first THE EXCHANGE or 90 days would look to be more humane © good share of the credit for the pleasanc inning, but he did better after that. The of the four $14XX) Bills, Khines, Gray, Mc and equitable than suspension for life. Btate of affairs. All-Americas could not hit Horton. Score: Carthy and Shriver, was concocted, planned MINOR MENTION. THE PLAYERS. K.H.E. President Brush .was much In evidence find friends were given a hearty reception All America ....10100000 0 2 6 2 and e©xecuted some weeks ago. The club at the League meeting, and his sugges on their arrive! iu this city yesterday Baltimore ...... 50000000 x 5 6 2 officials knew all about it, but not the tions were invariably listened to with much morning. The kings of the diamond had a Batteries Powell and Smith; Horton and Dono- public. The press knew there was some interest. © : most successful grand entree. When the hue. thing on, but they were thrown off the The early opening of the season will Visiting party,©35 in number, reached the track by the statement that it was Dono- necessitate the going South ©of every t;eam ferry it was received by a large gathering The Fourth Game. vau who was to be taken, instead of the in the League. of enthusiastic fans and a band of music. San Francisco, Nov. 14. The feature of real two in the trade. It remained for The new suspension for rowdyism ^wili The ball tossers proceeded to the Baldwin the game this afternoon between Balti the trade to be announced in Philadelphia work no hardships upon Cincinnati players. in open carriages and were greeted with more and the All-America was the clever to ascertain the real facts, however. But They are far from being bulldoKery. rousing cheers by the crowds gathered on stick work of Lange, the All-America cen Wednesday morning the cranks awoke to F. E. OOODWIN|. the sidewalks. tre fielder. Four times at the bat, he was find that a trade of the first magnitude The game itself was all right and suited credited with four base hits, one a home had been made, and there was rejoicing in everyone, although the visitors were un run over the centre field fence in the sec the camp of the faithful. The owners have NOT LIKE CHRIS able to play their usual inimitable game ond inning. Kelley, the third basemaii for done well. on account of the awful crowd, which the Baltimores, made the greatest hit ever CREDIT TO BRUSH. To Let a Player Get the Better of a could scarcely be kept off the centre of seen on the grounds. In the first inning In connection with the above exchange a Financial Matter. © the diamond. Fifteen thousand leather- he sent the ball ovei; the centre field fence the natural diplomacy and base ball wis While Chris Ton der Ahe is treated in a © lunged rooters had .assembled at the and made a circuit of the bases. The game dom of John T. Brush is in evidence. He most dignified manner by the magnates grounds before 2 o©clock, and the manage was remarkable for the many double plays. has buildcd better than even he knew. when in conversation with them, they do ment was compelled to turn away fully Attendance 5OOO. Score: In establishing a nursery for the develop not hesitate to tell a joke on him "when MXIO© more who Wished to see the great Baltimore ...... 2000020 0 2-ft 5 4 ment of players he has shown more than he isn©t looking." There appears to be no ijatrie. All-America ...... 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 x 7 9 6 ordinary sagacity. Without his little limit to the stories of Chris, and his play As it waa the large squad of blue-coated Batteries Pond and. Donabue; Khines and Hoosier farm he would never have been ers his funny breaks that have made him officers were kept extremely busy holding Smith. able to offer three men whom someone such a character in base ball. One mag the surging mass of spectators in check. Wanted, and would have drawn upon the nate tells a story of some one doing some They swayed out into the Held and were The Sport at Los Angeles. strong players of his regular team. So damage in the Browns© dressing room one fairly frantic with glee at every move Los Angeles, Cal., Nov. 8. Editor "Spori- while others Were looking for the exchange day. So flagrant was this violation of the made by the great players. Ground rules ing Life:" The ball players have eventual of a few worn-out players for good men club©s rules that Chris decided to locate were necessary, and from this fact alone ly got some moneyed parties interested in Mr. Brush stepped in with youngsters the offender and punish him. So he called was the score allowed, to run up as, large the game and are now in a fair way to who have developed into strong players and his players together, told them what had as it did. do well. © snatched a couple of the acknowledged been done, and then added that he wouiil BIG fclLL LANGE, A Commercial League has been organized stars of the League. Hats off to Mr. give $!(«> to know the name of the man the ©Frisco favorite, was the recipient of containing four clubs the Echoes, man Brush. "who did it." "Cive me the hundred." so many floral gifts that it took all his aged by Frank Katz: the Trilbys, managed ASA STEWART said Arlie Latham, "and I©ll tell you.-" colleague©s to assist him in removing them by Lucius Alexander; the Seventh Regi might incidentally be included in the Cln- Chris handed the money to the ohipper from the home plate. Little Eva rapped ment and Los Angeles, managed respective cinnati-Pittsburg deal. He was not men third basemaii, who then said: "Well, Mr. out a neat little single and the crowd ly by John George and James Wooley. tioned in the trade, yet he will play there, Yon der Ahe, I did it." "You, LadamV" went hoarse from yelling. Stahl sent the The officers selected to manage the tour and Pittsburg pars to Cincinnati the mod replied Chris. "Dot will cost you fifty." fans crazy when he drove the horse-Rule nament are D. J. Alberger, president, and est sum of *3500 to effect tire five for two Latham willingly gave up $50, leaving him sphere over the right field fence to Kinjrgolll K. D. Howard, secretary and manager.. deal. Of this $1500 is credited to the first $50 ahead on the deal. Cincinnati "Time*. street. Donoluie was way off in his catch They have started the ball rolling by leas- trade and $2(100 for Stewart. That money Star.©© ing, making two rank errors and having ing Fiesta Park, laying out an excellent was accepted merely u,< a nest egg for the two passed balls, himself being responsible liamond. and having built good grand purchase of other men and not because for six of the opposing team©s scores. The stands and plenty of bleachers. The men the owners wore in the least pressed for ROCHESTER RIPPLES. ground rules provided for two-base hits | now at the head of the thing are good, money. In fact, they would willingly have whenever the ball was knocked into the substantial business men and intend to paid twice that amount for u player or Talk About Next Season©s Eastern crowd, and 16 of these were credited to make it pay. As an inducement to the two who were wanted. L/easiie Club©s Prospects. the different players. Corbett was called players they have offered a purse of §200 THE PASSING OF RHINES. for the winners at the end of the winter The cranks will dislike to see the passing Rochester, Nov. 13. - President J. If. for repeatedly, but was not put on the of Khiiies from the team. The others will Buckley. of the Big . Thive. denied last slab, although 10 hits were pounded out season. The first game played at the new night that Joe Visner will manage the lloca- off Dr. Pond©s delivery. The appended park drew a much better crowd than any be congratulated for again securing good played on the old grounds for some time. berths in the major I/eague, and hearty ester team of 1898. He says that Dcoiey score tells the tale of the grand revival of wishes for a brilliant success tendered will handle it. if anyone. He denied that The national game in the greatest city The management expect to play the any players had been signed, but said that in the West. The score: All-Americas and Baltimores here, as ne them. there were plenty upon whom the Big BALTIMORE. ! ALL-AMERICA, gotiations are now pending. On fortn Rhinest looks to be stronger than Hawiey. He won many more and lost Three had lines and that they could colkvt R. H. O.A.B.I R. H. O. A.E. Several minor league players from the j a good team in two weeks. . I>ov.le. lb. 0 Oil 0 l|Burkett, If 11200 East are playing with the local clubs, and ! less games" than the "pretty boy" from Smoketown, and yet there is not a student He stated that the Big Three will not .lenn©gs ss 0 1 1 5 0|I^ange. cf 1 1 2 0 0 no doubt more will soon be here to spend [ have a team if Sunday ball caijnot be Griffin, cf 2 281 OjDahlen, sS 3 2 241 the winter. I of the gatne but who would rather see Kellev. 3b 1 1 «J 2 OjStahl, rf. 3 3 ?> 0 0 Hawiey In the points than the liidgewuy played, as he claims that the magnates George Decker, of the Chicagos. can be I lost $7000 last year. He, as w©ell as Don©v©n ff 0 012 OlCollins, 3b 12 3 31 seen any afternoon 011 Spring street, and | twirler. Hawloy©s surroundings have not O©Brien If 2 3 1 1 OjTebcau. Ib 2 3U. 0 0 others, seems to believe that Sunday bull Pete Lohman is expected soon. been the most congenial during the p.-ist will be played next season, for there" is IIM 7{eitz, 2b 111 2-1! Nash. 2b. 21 0 5 0 Harvey, the left-handed pitcher tried by two years, and it is acknowledged that he Don©ue. e. 1 .©5 3 O©SJSfhlth. c. 2 4 1 0 2 could not do himself or team justice. In doubt that the magnates are going alu\:id Pond, p.. 0105 llPowell, p. 12020 Minneap©oiis, is with the Gilt Edges, of and making preparations. Sacramento, and winning his games. Cincinnati he will be among players who There is no likelihood of any of the * The Echoes are now in the lead in the are like a happy family, and no Quarreling facts being given out before the Eastern Totals 7 12 24 IS 5| Totals . .16 19 27 14 4 City League, with Los Angeles a close sec is indulged in. Baltimore ...... 0 2 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 7 IN ELMK.R SMITH League meeting next mouth, however. All America...... 3 0311602 x 16 ond. FRANK C. METCALF. Nevertheless, actions speak knuler thaii Earned runs Baltimore. 5: All-America. 5. we have secured u clever ouifielder. and one words. The Big Three have long had their Home run Stnhl. Two l>asf> bits Griffin. Kelley, To Refute Tim Hurst. who will shine in the company in which eyes upon land "for a park near the (Jleu CBi©Sen (2). Keitz, Donabue, Burkett. .Tennlnps. he is entering. The wise ones who have Haven railroad station. In this they ©are Stahl t2K Dalilon, Tebean, Mash, Smilh (2), N. Ashley Lloyd, Secretary of the Cincinnati watched his work believe thiir with proper Base Ball OKib, has a duplicate copy of the I not alone. :is the new organization of C;tl- powell. Sacriik-e hits Dahlen. Donovan, Ueitn. coaching in place hitting Smith will be able lahan. Sweei©.ey. et al.. has also been cast Kash, Doyle. Ba*t> on balls Baltimore. 1: All bond of Umpire Tim Hurst, which lie signed, j to be up among the first ten. and there are America, 2. Left on bases Baltimore, 7: All ami upon which Hurst was released when ar- I some here who believe that he will outbat ing glances upon the «ime property. America. 7. Struck out Pond. 3. Hit by pitch- rested here last season for striking a spectator the mighty S-tenzel. His fielding is natur er Tebeau. Double plays Dahlen to Tchean. on the head with a ,beei- glass. Mr. Lloyd© ally very fast, and when placed in siu-h TviU©xvillo, which turned oni Wiley D:lvi5 OF 1897, aud Reading. . . 87 the Capture ol Harttnaa and Grady and push in long hits, as he did last season, Harley, Athletic.. 23 his usefulness as a ball player is by no Westlake, Pat.er©n. 89 means gone. It is already, hinted that Leever, Richm©d. 43 The Legislation of the League lagner, How ol Louisville, the Pre Gilnian. Newark Scrappy may play first base next season. and Paterson. .. 84 303 40 62 12 11 .205 "He will have to play a fast game to equal A. Rothfuss, New Satisfactory All ©Round, Bill Clark©s first-base play," say some; mier Batsman Other national ark ...... 91 298 40 60 11 5 .201 while others argue that his headwork aud Grove, Paterson.. 71 284 30 57 1 7 .201 batting will more than make up©©for any Rainey, Reading. 38 145 13 29 0 2 .200 New York. Nov. 15. Editor "Sporting lack of fielding ability. Say what you will, League Recruits Show up Well- Jordan, Athletic.. 20 67 7 13 1 0 .191 Life:" The Philadelphia coin-lave was a Bill Joyce©s presence in a game means much, Barklev. Reading satisfactory meeting from a local point of as was demonstrated on several occasions The Records ol All ol the Players, aod Norfolk.... 5 218 24 41 6 10.188 view-. Some very good legislation resulted. last season. Roasted one minute by t^e McMackin. Reading but above all New York figured in a deal crank for making an error, he is upon tba and Hartford... 60 183 34 2 .1S6 that caused the local cranks to enthuse line working like a beaver the next. President Barrows has made p«blio the Bowen. Hartford. 3©,) 115 9 21 5 .182 in their quiet winter style. Occasional THE MAGNATES official batting averages of the .Atlantic Newton, Norfolk.. 43 139 15 25 4 .180 changes arouse interest in base ball affairs tbok a firm stand on the important ques League for 18i>7. Hans Wagner, who was Simon. Hartford. 18 73 11 13 0 .J7S to no small extent. President Freedman tions that have been agitating the base ball .secured by the Ix>uisville Club last season, Kinsella, Reading. 37 113 10 20 0 .577 took a hand at the dealing business and world. The double umpire system was Garvin, Atheltic adopted in response to the popular demand. led. with an average of .379. Elbertield, and Reading... 56 192 14 34 2 1 .177 came out a winner. By securing Grady and Ihe promising young third baseman, who Hartman he added two live pla©yevs to his The magnates showed a genuine desire to Sprogel, Paterson suppress vulgarity and obscene language was purchased by the Philadelphia. Club, and Lancaster. . 35 122 13 21 3 1 .172 list and .next season will further demon ranked eighth, with an average of .3o">. Johnstone New©k. 37 109 15 18 2 0 .165 strate the wisdom of the move. Doraielly on the ball field, and if every club owner lie played in 136 games, and was only at Cain, Athletic... 33 104 9 17 1 2 .164 and Holmes go to St. Louis, and as neither does his share, the abuse can be wiped bat 480 times, oat of which be scored 107 Turner, Reading.. 18 00 11 9 1 0 .150 took any part in the team©s work during out. The new arrangement of the schedule ©runs, made 161 hits and stole 45 bases. Davis. Athletic.. 29 103 12 15 1 1 .146 the latter part of the season their depart was an up-to-date move, and the schedul Blberneld is a second ©"Curt" Welch in the Herndon, Read©g. 27 78 4 10 1 0 .128 ure cannot be considered as a loss. Don- ing of umpires was likewise commendable. way of being hit by pitched balls, and he Fry, Hartfoiil.©.. 36 112 8 14 3 1 .125 nelly had a glorious opportunity when he The abolition of the Temple Cup series was has no doubt averaged at least one in every Bishop, Norfolk... 20 58 3 7 2 1 .121 came here, but lost his nerve and straved all right, but the failure to provide a sub game. Carey. who has been drafted by Hepting, Lancas©r. 12 39 2 4 0 2 .103 away from the straight path. Unless the stitute will not be relished by the players. Louisville, batted at a .351 clip, and should ex-Oriole takes a mighty brace next season There seems to have been a better feeling niako n valuable addition to the Colonels. his days in the major League are numbered. among the magnates, as the big five and One of the players who has been overlooked RICHMOND REVIEW. As for Ducky Holmes, the cranks wish little seven division was not in evidence. by the National League managers is him success and in time he may become The only mistake the magnates made was O©Hagan, the clever rightfielder of the New Growth of the City as a Sporting a star player.- Next to the money consider their failure to select New York as the ark Club. He was the or.ly player in the place for holding the spring meeting. Centre and Its Prospects. ation Holmes© release was the most im ©MISCELLANY.. © league who passed the double century mark Richornnd, Va., Nov. 15. Editor "Sport portant part of the bargain. "Ducky" won President Free-dman believes in rewarding in the number of base hits, and also led ing Life:" The past has gone, it©s the fu many friends in this city and for a time the players for good work, and should ;he league in run getting. The following is ture we are all looking into. Richmond had Burkeville with him. Many cranks Joyce©s men win the pennant, the local mag :\ complete list of batting averages of the has grown from a cold sporting town to a were in hopes that Clements would be nate declares that he will present the team Atlantic League; » red hot one, and things are getting warmer secured, but when the news of the deal that with at least $5000. every year. lauded « George Davis will soon become an actor, A STEADY GROWTH. HARTMAN AND GRADY as well as an angel an angel actor, so to Back in the ©80s there was very little base reached here the cranks unanimously speak. The crack short stop will assume Value and Club. ball to think of. but when the ©iXXs came agreed that the New York Club had been a minor role in his tragedy troupe. It la in things commenced to warm up and the materially strengthened. The $3500 paid said that Davis© theatrical venture is meet ojitdoor-sport-loving people commenced o < out will be more than replaced should ing with success. Wagner, Faterscn. 74 SOI 01 114 to talk, with the result that base ball un Joyce©s men finish as atrong as is expected Talk about your big offers for players; Gilruv, Norfolk.... IS 07" 14 25 der National protection made its appear next year. President Freedman has been what does the talent think of that $15,000 W right, Newark.. 130 519 1)4 193 ance, after it was found out that a little trying to secure the services of Mike offer made bv Reach au:l Rogers for George Oassfdy, Newark.. 98 397 85 148 tri-city league of base ball was not strong Grady for some time, and it was not until Davis V Also $25.000 for Rugae, Gleason and Holnues, Newark. . 30 119 34 43 enough. Then came the famous little Vir after a long confab that Chris. Von der Abe Davis? President Freedman. however, Oi©elv, Ath.-Kead^Sl 558 ?3 196 ginia League that graduated such men as succumbed. Mr. Freedman knew what would listen to no offer of any kind for Straiten, Reading. 84 352 82 119 Stahl, 1©adden. Tannehlll, McJames and Chris, wanted and when the $8500 was such a trio of stars,. His great desire is to KlUirfeld. Rich©d..l36 480 107 161 others now well known in the big league. made a leading feature in. the deal the land the New York Club first in the pen Yeager, Lancaster 60 209 39 70 WELLS© ADVENT. St. Louis boas capitulated. Grady batted nant struggle, and there are many who BUI©DS, Hartford. .;20 478 82 15;) Richmond did not do well until such an .276 last vear under adverse circumstances, believe that the time for thnt event is Hannivan, Lanc©r. 77 321 72 107 i. e., with the demoralized St. Louis tail- close at hand. WM. F. H. KOELSCH. Leldv. Lancaster. .130 567 129 187 experienced man as Jake Wells took HeJdrick, Paler©n.118 4(35 102 152 charge, and after two seasons of the league end aggregation. Grady stood higher at Wedd©ge, Norfolk. 135 553 79 180 under most favorable finishes, in which that than Warrer, Ganzel. Clarke. of Balti MAY PLAY MORE BALL.. Keybold, Laneast©r.133 552 129 178 W©ells soon showed that we wanted faster more; Clements, Grim. Bergen, Wilson, of G©Hiigan, Newark.151 633 150 20 i ball, we got a berth in the Atlantic Louisville; Kittridge. Boyle. Morgan Mur Walla Tonka, Choctaw, Will be © Vickery, Hartford. 71 208 34 07 League. We are now perfectly satisfied, and phy, Merritt, Lake. Burrill. Criger, Yeager Uraiited a New Trial. Uelahanty..New©k. 22 84 20 27 as we know what we are up against, why and Sugdeu. It will therefore be seen that Minnehan. Read©g. 104 43S 5!t 140 keep your weather eye southward, espe there were more catchers below him than Kansas City. Mo., Nov. 9. Walla Ton- Sheehan. New.u©k..l23 484 92 155 cially on the historic capital city of Vir above him in the batting record of 1SQ7. ka, the Choctaw Indian, who gained na Stocksdale.Rieh©d. S2 94 1C 30 ginia. When it was known last season that GRADY©S WORK. tional notoriety through the fact that his Koister, Paterson. 132 57!) 110 184 Richmond would be in the Atlantic League In 1896 Grady batted .333 and stood execution for murder was postponed in or 3. Rotbfuss. New©k 90 389 85 123 those knowing ones commenced to figure twenty-second in the list, on even terms der that he might play base ball with the C. McFarlan, Nor. 130 558 89 173 out the thing. Richmond was given seventh with Everett and Bill L-ange. Clementg team of which he was a member, may be Laroque, Laneas©r.l2O 507 128 157 place, but didn©t we give them a run for and Robinson were the only catchers with shot. He was convicted of murdering hi* <_©og<>n, Newark... 48 149 16 46 their money. better batting averages that year, and the uncle, Lampson Young, a Deputy Sheriff, Thori ten, Hart©d.131 538 82 165 Phillies finished in eighth place that year. aud sentenced to be shot August 6. That Ward, U-ineaster..l29 487 104 149 Everybody knows how really well we did. day conflicted with one on which his team West. Lnncsster.. 35 118 14 38 Fourth place satisfied those ©true rooters In 1895 Grady batted .336. again being was to play ball in Kansas City, and it was Cuvell, Hartford. .120 480 86 146 who knew a good thing, and must have third highest among the catchers in batting, arranged through an appeal to the Su Robinson. Paters©n 27 103 14 31 made those knowing ones a little weak. as onlv Clements and Zimmer led him. preme Council to have the execution stayed. Klsey Richmond. .132 522 108 157 The past has gone, it©s the future vye ure In 1S94 Grady©s average was .363. There The Supreme Council resentenced Walla Hargrove. Rich©d.129 499 96 149 all looking into. are many who believe that Grady will Diaiglierty, Hart.. 134 474 97 141 THE NEW REGIME. prove the right man for young pitchers Tonka last week to be shot Saturday. No Kelley, Norfolk... 74 315 48 93 Next season Richmond will be a factor in find it is known that Bill Joyce was always vember 6. All arrangements were made for Weilii, Norfolk. ..134 495 88 1-15 the Atlantic League, and a strong one at a great admirer of the hustling catcher. the execution, but it came to the knowledge Mc.Vey, Athletic. .134 (>(K> 94 172 that. Just before last season closed Mr. Grady resembles Jack O©Connor because of of the Choctaw authorities that Walla Ton- HavUtsty, Puter©n.120 447 73 127 W. B. Bradley sold out the franchise to a his all-firound ability. When Philadelphia ka©s friends had appealed to Chief Ispar- Buttemiore. Lane. 133 577 146 164 company, and this company at once re let Grady go to St. Louis it was admitted hecher for a reprieve, and it was decided to Hamburg, Ath.-Pat.120 4<»7 65 139 engaged Manager Jake Wells to take charge on all sides that the Quakers let out a fast, carry out the sentence before the reprieve R..Sch;iub. Athletic.142 534 81 149 of things. Jake had©an offer from a .strong heady player. Mike Grady is .glad to come could be granted. Accordingly, it was order Luiild, Heading... 12 3(> 7 10 club, and was also offered the franchise of to New York, and New York will give ed that Walla be shot Thursday, instead of Loahey. Norfolk. .132 517 72 143 the Savannah Club in the new Southern Saturday. The plan did not work, however, ~McInt\Te, Reading. 141 535 70 14S him a warm greeting. In securing for just before midnight Wednesday a re Man-. Hart.-ttich.. 92 357 league, but when he learned that he would HARTMAN prieve arrived from Chief Isparheoher. to Leighton. Heading 38 134 be given absolutely supreme control of the it is argued that President Freedman has gether with an order for a new trial. Tonka Johnson, Patersoii. 23 87 Richmond Club he turned down tlie offers solved the third base problem. This young will be tried again in December and will Holier, Paterson.. 34 132 and decided to slay with Richmond. ster batted .301 during the »aat. season, his Siuiink. Newark. Kver since he has been looking out for first in the big League. When one consid probably be acquitted. Hartford.Pater©n 78 2G9 43 Elbertields, Tannehills and Levers, and ers that he played in 126 games his aver Oettig, Newark... 00 241 he will get together a c-4ub that will give age is very significant. Hartman played CREAHAN©S BOOK. Cargo, Newark.... 45 174 Frank Rinn and Deacon Ellis more trouble in the same number of games with Mil Amole. Heading... 38 127 than they ever dreamed of. The new own waukee in 1896 ©and batted .307. The His ©Life of Laura Keene" Meets W.McKarland.Nor. 30 101 ers ai-e thoroughbreds, everyone of them. change from the Western to the National With Strong Endorsement. Madison. Uuieas©r.121 485 THK OFFICIALS. League made very little difference to Hart Stuart New.-Rich.128 482 Mr. Charlie Donati, the president, is one man as a batter. As a fielder he is expect "The Life of Laura Keene," by John Creahan, Wells. Richmond..100 328 of the most papular of Richmond©s good ed to take a place with .Wallace,© Coilins is nothing less than a delightful volume. The Raymond, Reading 74 314 fellows. For years he has followed base and McGraw next year *by those who have author was in Icve with Lus subject, and. as Henry, Lancaster. 35 148 ball, and was always the first man to offer love conquers all things, the outcome is a book: Mater, Reading.. .130 521 followed his work closely. We remember which reads as easy as a novel, and more intor- Y. Schaub. Athletic 89 327 41 80 the purse or the banquet. him as a fast thrower and the deep field t-sting than most novels. I have read many a Foster, Ric-hmoiftl..!* 350 55 93 Mr. Clarence T. Boykin, the secretary, is he played last season is recalled now that stage biography, but recollection fails me in call Schrnidt.Richmond 39 1 ©J!1 12 34 sporting reporter of the Richmond "Dis he is a full-fledged New York nlnyer. ing to mind a more entertaining volume. Mr. Itudford. Hartfo©d.127 113 128 patch." and fond of the game. President Ban Johnson, of the Western Creahan lias caught the art of weaving letters, Kain, Richmond.. 127 82 125 Messrs. W. H. Sands, P. B. Shields and League, had this to say of Hartman: "I anecdotes acd personal reminiscences into a PfanmiSler.Noi©folk 49 25 41 P. W. Cunningham, the directors, are 4!)7 have watched his career for several years harmonious whole that carries his readers to Wentz, Norfolk. . .135 68 128 degree devotees, and they will all push the and I predict that he will yet lead the the end without a stumble. Walter Lecky, la Spratt, Reading. .134 88 135 game along. League third bnsemen." ©©The Catholic News." caroms, or any other game played on a may be able to adapt himself to the situa billiard table; the.se men should bo cor tion more readily than is expected©. BILLIARD TABLES. respondingly greater than Daiy, all things A-N IMPORTANT MATTEK. else being equal. It now remains to be seen The number of points to be played in Tie i Go., how Daly, Slosson and Schaefer grow pro the different games of the tourney is a fessionally as they grow older. The result subject which will need careful considera Manufacturers of BiJ«iwr«l, Pool «iii£ <1«r.s- will be watched with great interest. It is © bietntioia TMMt©f*. certainly to their credit to know that they tion. Tln©ro are some who consider ."KM* a are still not only in the harness, but in a little too maUy. The new game with 1 fl Importers and Wholesale and Itotiiil Dealers in tournament for the world©s championship. inch lines and one© shot in balk and one in milliard Material of e vary Rescript ion Nearly 20 years ago it was a billiard theory anchor in not conducive to very high runs. MAIN OFFICER: or proverb that th;> life of a great billiard and it-has been suggested that the figure S60 Broidway, New York; be cut down to 400. Some even favor a Wo». 4, 6, 8, 1O and 12 \V. 6lh St., Cincinnati; player was but 10 years. That might have century lower than the latter mark. Dur Wos. 263 and 265 Wt.b*eh Ave., Chicago; been true then, and no doubt was,, but it No. 112 S. 4th St., St. Louis. is certain that the history Of Schaefer, Daly ing the past week and Slosson is a remarkable contradiction A HAXDIOAP TOURNAMENT 1002 ARCH ST.. ft»]lIJLAI>i:rPHI.-t. to any such rtlle. hag been in progress at Green©s rooms, H. J. BE3GMAN, Agent. conducted under she same conditions as (VyBi-aneli offices and salesrooms in all i.nm-i, *l cliies. © It was stated by us last week that W. the contest now being arranged for New P. Spinks was among the contestants in York. In this event Schaefer played GREAHAN©S CHAT. this tournament. This error was the re- scratch, 100 points;© Spinks U5. Suttou "wheeling themselves to the grave." He 1 Boston branch is esatblished such applica said that one of the principal sources of tion must be made to the Crawford head trouble is that riders do not begin the quarters in New York, Si) Chambers street. exercise gradually, but jump ou their A NEW -COMPANY wheels and ride off in a hurry. "If a has been formed in Boston which will man comes-to me-." he said, "I advise him undoubtedly prove an important factor in not to ride fast if he values his lefe." He TRADE MATTERS STAGNANT IN THE the pedal trade of the country. The cou- said that fast riding was sure to affect cern. is the Sidwell Pedal Company, with the heart, increasing its action abnormally Mr. Arthur Sidwell as manager. Already and producing dilatation. The doctor stated OLD BAY STATE, the new models are being shown replete that, long-continued ri©ling was not only in with many talking points of value, and a jurious to men. but to women also, affect- large business this first season is confi ing principally the muscular and nervous A New Indoor Racing Machine A dently looked for. Mr. Sidwell is too well organizations. known to the cycle trade of America to require introduction. Manager of the Rec THE TOE CLIP New Pedal Company Affairs of the ord Pedal Company ever since its organiza tion, he is thoroughly up in all pedal de Has Become Popular With Pleasure tails of value, and his knowledge of the Worcester Cycle Manufacturing Co, business, 110 less than his acquaintance with CYCLfflGJMBERS. and Speed Riders. the trade, should result in the It has taken the cycling public some time General and Personal News. new company scoring immediate suc to arrive at a proper appreciation of the cess. In addition to his connection with THE EVIL EFFECTS OF INJUDICIOUS advantage of the toe clip, but judging from the Record Pedal Company Mr. Sidwell the very general use of the attachment this Boston, Mass., Nor. ]3. Editor "Sport has developed a number of valuable im season the appreciation has come in gener ing Life:" There is very little going on provements in the details of cycle manu CYCLE RIDHG. ous quantity. Every experienced rider in this old Bay State these days in any facture, among others the process of liquid knows vye-ll the importance of the feeling line of sport, trade or otherwise.© In the brazing now coming into general use, and of .security and the sense of power made election the ballots are all in and are being of which he vfas the originator. An Interesting Paper on the Question entirely effective. When the rider is well counted. The result will be made known MINOR MENTION. seated upon his machine, with his saddle in about a week. In the trade matters Early in the year William Krafve con and handle bar properly adjusted and his are very quiet. I have just returned from ducted a retail store and repair and as Read by Dr. Tomlm Before the fecit ni-nily placed upon the pedals, even a business trip through Connecticut and the sembling shop in Worcester, Mass. Becom steep hills© lose half thoir troublesonieness:- .western part of Massachusetts, where, out ing convinced that retailing was no longer .and the bicyclist pedals along with© a satis side of the large factories there is very what it was he ceased to sell hiovcles, al Homoeopathic Medical Society and fied sense of oneness with his wheel. If he little going on. Jn "VVestboro, Mass., the though he continued his machine shop. He does not care to iii©dulgc in coasting the toe Ariston wheel factories and the Hunt sad went abroad to try his luck, and after Freely Discussed. clip, enables©him to ride swiftly down the dle shops are- working over time. The establishing an office in London, and another hill with no fear of "losing" the pedals, Overman people are very busy in Chicopee, in Gotonborg, Sweden, returned to this which is frequently the cause of serious While in Hartford the Pope people are country some two weeks ago.to add to his With the marvelous increase in the accidents. For a long time the toe clip working with a full force. In Worcester line. He drummed not only London, but tise of bicycles there have come repealed was considered by many cyclists as a use among the retail trade things are very Coventry. Birmingham, Wolverhampton, warnings from the medical proiessiou less accessory, that was first of all objec quiet and the bicycle stores are adding Manchester and all of the other chief man against the dangers to health incurred in tionable as being brie of the earmarks of lines -of winter goods in order to keep ufacturing centres in England, and did so excessive exercise on the wheel. So pro the scorcher, but among the thousand and »>pen through the winter months. The well that he is preparing for another visit. nounced have these dangers become that one sundries that are supposed to till long- John P. Lovell Anns Company are fitting He secured a number of small and fairly Insurance companies are taking cognizance felt cycling wants it is doubtful if there is up a new branch in that city, and next large orders, among other things he dis of the risks to health attendant upon any one attachment which so much in year the Lovell Diamond will be ably repre posed of iiO,000 Vorg sprockets. 20,000 pairs over-exertion from bicycling, and medical creases the pleasant feeling of security and sented there. In Waltham. where the of pedals, and 25,000 advertising buttons, examiners are devoting considerable atten power. In course of time these advantages Comet and-Orient are made, trade is espe and he even induced one linn to burcha.se tion to the phases oi this question. Last were made apparent to the easy-going class cially dull, and even in Boston, the centre 12 sets of flush joint fittings. Krafve also week the Homoeopathic Medical Society, of riders and the use of the toe clip be of cycledoin in New ICugland, all interest sold a number of juvenile bicycles, for of Philadelphia, at a meeting held at come almost universal among bicyclists. In in bicycles seems to have been lost. All which thedenicud in England is particularly Ilahnemann Medical College, discussed the the minds of many there is an idea that the of the smaller agents have given up their brisk, few of the British manufacturers be subject in connection with a. paper read dangers of cycling are increased by its stores, and Cycle Row seems more deserted ing engaged in their manufacture and their by Dr. R. E. Tomlin on "The Relationship use, but as a matter of fact the foot may be than ever. The cycle season in New Eng prices ruling high. Krafve©s shop in Wor of the Medical Examiner to the Insurance freed from it so readily that this objec land seen»s to have come to an abrupt stop, cester can assemble several thousand of Company." tion, which is a survivor of high wheel but in all probability next year will prove these wheels, and he expects to dispose of Dr. Tomlin declared that beyond doubt days, amounts to nothing. The use of the a better year than the past season if such nearly all of them abroad. Krafve found the injudicious use of the bicycle was clip with the old-time ordinary was dan a thing is possible. Germany his most formidable competitor, followed by heart affection, often of a gerous beyond question on account of the SOMETHING NEW. particularly in .sundries. On such articles very serious and sometimes permanent liability of headers. With the coming of The latest appliance for winter racing is as cork grips, balls and the like he wasi nature. Referring to the risks accepted the© safety headers were obviated, and a the Boston Indoor Racing Machine, eight unable to meet the German figures. One. upon the lives of bicycle riders by insur side fall, the only tumble likely with the of which machines were given a trial at of the things which he brought home to ance companies, he said that wheelmen, safety, is not made more perilous by the Worcester last evening on the occasion show the trade was an English rivetless* being a very large proportion of the gen- .use of the clip. It has been said that the of the b©enflt tendered to John S. Johnson chain, 52 links of which weighed but eight oral population, now play a very impor cultivation of ankle motion is retarded if and Victor Ekberg, the well-known ama ounces. tant part in the life insurance scheme. He not prevented by the toe clip, but the as teurs. The races were held under the sanc The Cycle Supply Company of Hartford cited several instances in which cardiac sertion does not seem borne out in practice, tion of the L. A. W. and proved highly has been incorporated under the laws of lesions prohibited medical examiners from and it is far more probable that correct successful ami exciting. The attendance Connecticut with a capital stock of $9000, accepting wheelmen as sound risks. pedaling is developed by the attachment, The subscribers are D. J. Post and Curtis for the foot is placed in the proper posi was very good, there being about 2500 peo HEALTHFUL, IF IN MODERATION. ple present. The card of events included H. Veeder. of Hartford, and H. W. Lester,, "There is no doubt," said Dr. Tomlin, tion on the pedal. This feature especially a mile open, half-mile handicap and mile of East Hartford. "that bicycling, if done moderately, is a recommends the toe clip for women©s use, and it is clearly noticeable that women handicap. The mile open was won by Vic The Hood Rubber Company, pf Boston, commendable exercise for healthy people. tor Ekberg1, winner of the Massachusetts tire manufacturers, hare increased their In fact, it may be useful in certain dis riders are realizing its advantages. If the capital to $50,000. PERCIVAL. one position becomes tiresome the foot Division 5-mile championship and the New eases, as, for instance, in cases of func England circuit championship trophy. T. A. tional nervous disease, where any judi may be readily removed from the clip and the other side of the pedal used, and a Jit- Barnaby, the six-day winner, rode a live- cious exercise in the open air is a salutary mile pursuit race with C. H. Raymond, of A COMPLETE TURN. antidote to brain weariness and sedentary tie practice will enable any one to slip the foot into it again without difficulty. A Worcester, and won handily after falling occupation. That wheeling may do much off his wheel. There was "also a tandem How to Accomplish This Apparently good in selected cases, and that health short experience will prove to any rider the desirability of the toe clip as a labor saving race for two miles, won by Casey & Ekberg, Difficult Peat may be benefited through it and life pro the well-known tandem team. Major Tay- longed, and that, therefore, it is advisable and entirely practical contrivance that is The frequent turning of corners soon of value to the pleasure rider as well as to lor, the colored lad, rode an exhibition mile exercise from a life insurance standpoint in the phenomenal time of 52 seconds.__ accustoms a rider to make what is known is. acknowledged. the seeker after records. in miltary parlance as a right or a left "On the other hand, wheeling, if exces HOW IT WORKS. " turn, but the neat execution of a right or sive, is specially conducive to heart and The Boston Indoor Racing Machine gives left "about" turn is seldom seen. It is lung diseases©, and thus shortens the span ARE YOU TH IN ? an exhibition as near to track racing as not an exaggeration to say that nearly of life. It is a well-known fact ©that after anything yet discovered. It consists of an 60 per cent, of cyclists dismount if they any violent exertion acute dilatation of If So *ou Are Best Fitted For Hard arrangement of gearing and which I will want to tuin round completely in the width the heart has been observed. Cycling. describe more fully in nay letter next week. of an ordinary road, while another 20 per "Quite recently I had the opportunity to A physician who is also an athlete has It is attached directly to the bicycle and cent, make a bungle of the attempt and observe a case in a young man of about 36 been descanting on the advantages of being carries both wheel and rider over the floor scarcely one in a hundred performs the- years, who had enjoyed the best of health, thin and the benefits derived from "train for a distance of 100 feet to the mile, as simple feat well. Riders are so accustomed and had ridden rapidly about nine mil>s ing." "Every man knows," he said, "that ordinarily traveled. It can be turned in to turn through only one right angle that after work, who presented himself for ex if he wants to perform a trying feat he its own length, consequently a theatrical they are apt to stop turning their wheels amination. His entire body was slightly must prepare for it by getting rid of as stafee is large enough to hold a 100-mile when only half-way around. This lit tiemulous, which was especially noticeable much fat as possible. In the ordinary way race if necessary. The exhibition as given tle point is the whole secret. Keep the In his voice, face palid. pulse 110. weak and the lungs can purify the blood as fast as last evening was entirely satisfactory to front wheel turned twice as long as you somewhat irregular. Upon auscultating his the body needs it; but during violent ex everyone concerned and justifies the ex are accustomed to in turning a corner. heart 1 discovered a marked systolic- iiKir- ercise the body requires more oxidized pectations of the owners that a large de Of course, it is necessary to reduce the. m ur diffused over the region of the apex, blood than the iungs can supply. Of course, mand will be made for these machines pace, and the rider must notice the width and to the left snd back. I postponed his the less muscle and fat one has the less this winter. They are to ©be built and of the road and turn with that degree of case for a week, and examined his heart blood is wanted and the less work the lungs placed on the market for use in gymna sharpness which will bring him at least again, which had then improved, but still have to do. But while the fat needs as siums, halls, skating rinks, theatres, etc. half-way around by the time he is half the murmur was present. I had him re- much blood as the muscle it can do no Applications for these machines should be way across the road. He must remember mrn again, when I failed to discover any work, and the object of training is to get made to the Boston Indoor Racing Machine to keep on turning and pushing on the murmur, and the pulse was 76 and regular. rid of this dronish material "so as to save Company. P. O. Box 26©.)5. Boston, Mass. pedals. Often the rider fails to turn be DANGERS OF INJUDICIOUS RIDING. the lUngs. If. too, you had consumption, it THE WORCESTER CYCLE MANUFACTURING cause he has been devoting all his thought COMPANY©S to steering the machine and has forgotten "Injudicious riding, long-continued, will is obvious that the less work there is ©affairs took on a new turn the past week. obviously be a great strain upon even the thrown on the lungs the better. Nature to propel it. As a complete turn on an John Byrne, a creditor of the company, ap average road, must begin at the side of strongest heart, and it will not be at all knows this, and takes away all unnecessary plied to the Courts in Connecticut and surprising if, in the future a permane.it fat. and even the physician is beginning the road a certain degree of driving force Massachusetts to declare th.e firm insol is necssary. to get the machine out of ttto organic lesion resulted. If the wheeling to perceive the fact and does not try to vent, thus compelling the appointment of an was still continued, the ultimate conse fatten such a person. Persons who have gutter and the cycle will not continue quence would be chronic dilatation, with per weak hearts are the better for being thin, assignee in each State. Frank Sullivan kindly in the same course unless it is manent valvular insufficiency, which means for then their hearts are obliged to do Smith, the receiver of the company, en driven uniformly. a leakage and regiirgltation. which changes less pumping, and last longer than if they deavored to have himself appointed to the in the pulmonary tissue and the pulse. were working at high pressure." position, but several of the merchandise "Not only the heart may suffer from creditors objected to him on the ground that AN ENGLISH METHOD. wheeling, but also the lungs. Policies are he could not perform the duties of assignee often issued to applicants who show a REPAIR SHOPS. and receiver, because their functions would Co-operation Practiced in the Pur slight taint of tuberculosis in their family be diametrically opposed, and even though Even in This Matter Circumspection he be the most fair-minded man it would chase of Wheels. history if they are found to be in sound be impossible for him to do justice to both England has an association on the co health, with normal weight and good ex is Necessary. sides, and after a long argument before operative plan from which women, and pansion. These are applicants who, if they The cyclist who is satisfied with "any re the Probate Court of Middletown. Conn., women only,, can rent a bicycle by the year live properly, will in all probability never pair shop." or. in other words, thinks that C. G. Goodrich, representing some Con or by the quarter. The association buys contract that dreaded disease. If such any shop will do" when he meets with a necticut creditors, was appointed assignee the wheels at agent©s prices from the man an applicant commences to ride a wheel breakdown upon the road, will sooner or of that State, and Thomas H. Gage was ufacturer of the most popular woman©s there is great danger that the inhalation of later learn to his cost and sorrow that "any" appointed assignee in the State of Massa wheel. The total rental prices for three dust, together with rapid and forced breath shop will not do. It is, in most cases, only chusetts. It is proposed by some of the years for each machine equal the retail ing, will be too great a strain ou the pul a question of time. As in all other pro creditors to bring suit through the assignee price of the machine at the present time, monary tissue and will increase the ten fessions and v alks of life, many people to invalidate the mortgage on both plants, and a larger amount is asked for the first dency to phthisis." rush into the repair business with little which the Central Trust Company is try year, as prices are apt to change, in which (WHEELING THEMSELVES TO THE GRAVE. or no knowledge of mechanics and with no ing to foreclose. The only man who could case the association might find its atock ou Dr. Tomiin©s paper was very spiritedly experience in the work ; of wheel repair. bring this suit is the assignee, consequently hand under value. At the expiration of the discussed by the members of the© society, Many a wheel has been temporarily, if not the creditors desired a man other than least1 the person renting may return, hire several of whom indorsed his remarks in permanently, ruined by these bunglers, and Mr. Smith, who is the receiver for the again or purchase the wheel. An agree reference to the . baneful effects of ex riders cannot be too careful to .whom they mortgage. ment is made that the new machine shall cessive exercise on the wheel. Dr. Mohr, entrust their machines after a breakdown. A NEW BRANCH. not be used for learning to ride, and in case registrar of Hahnem©ann College, said that It would be an excellent idea for the league Within a very short time there will be a of their return, with the exception of ordin "we certainly see some very dire effects of American Wheelmen to provide all thor Crawford branch in Boston. The Crawford ary wear, all machines shall be in as good from the use of bicycles, particularly in oughly competent repair shops and work Manufacturing Company has made the an condition as when rented. The wheels are men who are beyond 50 years of age. They men ©with a guarantee card of their ef nouncement of the fact. It means that insured by the association to cover loss by have not the power of resistance and their ficiency, and to. withhold such cards from the Crawford people will hereafter transact fire, theft or accident. Women who have vessels-are not elastic. I have seon some all wlio could not give satisfactory proof thoir business in New England directly with not the ready cash for the purchase of a very serious pulmonary, he-art and cerebral of their right to possess them. Wheelmen their own agents and not through a jobbing machine find it convenient to become mem troubles in men of 50 or 55 who rkle. bi could then feel some assurance when meet house.©and its appointees. They will very bers .of this association, and even when, as cycles." ing with an accident, that their machines materially enlarge their agency system and often happens, a girl who greatly wishes to In concluding his address on the si.b- were in the bauds of experienced mechan lire already prepared to consider applica ride cannot afford the rental-rate, a ma ject, Dr. Tomlin stated that there is no ics, and not at the mercy of a plumber tions from every city, town and villaee chine is hired to two or more, each to have tloubt that many men and women are or a horseshoer. in the New England States. Until the j the use of it a week in her turn. LIFE. has written a letter to the New York consulate indorsing the sentiment of the cyclists for a special wheelway over that structure. MOTHJiSSIYE. YES, WE The special cycle path between Port Jefferson and Patchogue is getting In bad Cranks about our Crank Han shape, and extensive repairs will have to gers, that©s our hobby. Shov be made by next spring. A BICYCLE CLDB WITH MORE THAN us the best Craak Hanger A. E. Crow has prepared a map which and we will show you shows the asphalt streets in this city©,- as ONE FUNCTION: well as t©he macadamized roads. Codfish are running nicely at Coney THE Island. They were brought in by the recent storm and cyclists with a taste for Dramatic and Musical Talent ol finality fishing are having a royal time. President Potter says that he does not and Originality Abounds in the object to fair criticisms, but that i©t is With Bearings 3-K in. apart pretty tough to have to read some of the NEW YORK NEWS. stuff printed about him in certain quarters. Organization Peculiarities ol An Tread 4/-S in. wide. Trade matters are particularly quiet just now. Everybody seems to be waiting. CHARLES 1. MURPHY©S ALLEGED President Coleman and T. P. Merseles other Baltimore Club. have been in Chicago© for several days. MILE A MINUTE, W. O. Eschwege. the coming president Baltimore, Md., Nov. 15. Editor "Sport of the Good Roads Association, of Brooklyn, ing Life:" There is a bicycle club in Bal had the first of the chajuless wheels seen timore that does something besides wheel iu this district. ing. Its membership is made up of born May Remain Chairman o! the H. B. Fullerton, of the Long Island Rail comedians, singers, baiijoists and every road, has issued a second edition of a thing else to give lively times around a cyclists© paradise for Long Island. The club house. If you step in there some NARROW TREAD Racing Board What He Has to Say book contains routes and descriptions and night when the boys are all together, you it should be in the hands of every wheel will not be apt to want to get away until For a short time onlyTwe will jell the R1CYCLE for man who contemplates a tour of the island. About Recordsiand Things Way morning. There is talent all over the olub, $30.OO REDUCED FROM $75.0O R. ill. Wolf <& Co., Limited, announce that in every room and up on the roof. They they will issue two lines for ©1)8. One, the "keep it up" nights for their own amuse OUR $50.00 BICYCLE REDUCED TO $25.00 Stocks© 1.44 Trial Will Not be Allowed Standard, will be listed at $65. and the ment, and once or twice each year they Special at $80. The crank hanger has been are coaxed into giving a public entertain J. A. BARTON & BRO., 138 N. 6th St., ab. Arch, dropped to two and seven-eighths inches. ment. When they do it is worth seeing. If Enameling and Repairing a Specialty. Open Evenings. New York, Nov. 10. Editor "Sporting Was up in Massachusetts on Saturday. the show runs to minstrelsy you will set- Life:" The racing feature in this district They seem to think up there that Elliott the best, with the business handled like for the week has been Charles M. Murphy©s will win easily over Dorntee. veterans. Not only that, but there will be alleged mile on the road in" Brooklyn iu G. B. STACKHOUSB. some original and unique- features that ure If you are asked to take your choice, you one minute and four-fifths of a second. bound to make you exclaim "I wonder why choose the blind run. -Murphy and a handful of his friends claim professionals have not thought of that." You won©t have so much mistletoe, but that the performance was really made A NEGLECTED POINT. you will be happier. and Murphy is now engaged iu securing THE CLIFTON The mistletoe drill takes in riding icy affidavits from the timers and spectators. One Part of the Wheel That Deserves is an old club, and a prosperous one. With swamps and breaking in fifteen times in The ride was made on Twenty-second ave all this talent it. ought to be. Besides its fourteen minutes climbing ten feet up an nue last Thursday with a gale of wind at More Attention. entertaining features it always sustains a icy tree and slipping buck eleven. his back, and on a decided down grade; in Notwithstanding the steady improvement track racing team, ami also gives a couple The mistletoe always roosts high. The fact, over the same course used by Charles in bicycle making there is one part of the of road races annually, performs a few dodgasted thing won©t pick out a sensible Ear) a few weeks before. MurpUy vcs machine that is slighted apparently by the centuries for its own amusement and is tree with low limbs. paced by the Kings County Wheelmen sex makers, and consequently more often ig generally prominent on the road. Some people feel paid by kissing a girl tette, which he beat out at the finish fully nored by the riders* themselves. In many The talent also runs to composition. Orig under this stuff, but the man that climbs 200 yards. The timers were Walter K. of the high-grade bicycles the head bearing inal songs with merit enough to become the tree ain©t fit to be kissed for several Sibley and W. H. Owen, of the South is not provided with oiling devices. Several generally popular if they were not confined weeks. So the captain and the hard riders Brooklyn Wheelmen, and T. W. Post, of of the makers provide means for soiling the to local topics are as thick as tacks on generally go put and gather the mistletoe, the Brooklyn "Eagle," and R. D. Streeter, upper heaving, the supposition being that the cable slot. Operattas. extravaganzas and the president and the dude members of the Logan AVheelmen. The men com the oil will pass down to the lower bearing and such things are its common as white take it comfortably, dress up on mistletoe pared their watches before the start and as well. Most cyclists who wish to lubri llyers in the land that is fairer than day. night and do the kissing business them- they say that they really believed that cate the lower head bearing find it neces Genius is thicker than smoke in Pittsburg. se! ves. Murphy made the time accredited to him. sary to turn the bicycle upside down. Then The Cliftons have done everything but emu Ah, well. These officers of a club work Murphy©s ©wheel©was geared to 96 and lie it is necessary to loosen the bearing and late Willie Shakespeare. Tragedy is just a hard for a year, without other, compensa was going so fast at the finish witnesses I clean the edge of the cones, unless the rid- trifle too serious for them, and that is tion than these Ijrttle perquisites. say they could not see the pedals or his | er prefers to inject lots of dirt along with the only reason they have not made the Who can blame them! feet. As there were only four timekeepers j the oil. as the lower bearing is so placed boys forget William. Not you. the Century Road Club of America will as to collect considerable dust. The bearing "WOMANSIA" Who can emulate them!! hardly allow the record. Two silver and at the steering head is one of the most dif is their latest opera, and they are to pro Not ALBERT MOTT. two gold atop watches were used in the ficult to remove and replace correctly, and duce it Dec. 1 and 2 for the benefit of the timing. I talked to Uncle Jerry Mott this it seems consequently to be generally ne Baltimore Day© Nursery. The boys of the FOR BEGINNERS. afternoon about the performance, but the glected by the average rider.. Though it. Clifton don©t drink anything but milk any Racing Board chairman said that as he had seldom needs oiling, it would be a great way. You would think it was a Philadel The Best Way to Teach Them the Art not been present at the trial he knew noth convenience to have the proper facilities phia club. If they should mix up with the ing about it and would rot voice an opinion. for oiling when it is necessary. There is Century of your city you couldn©t tell which of Riding. room for improvement in this respect in was what. These boys are charitable, too, An authority who has an attractive way MOTT MAY SUCCEED HIMSELF. almost every make of high-grade bicycles. as you will find most good natured people. of expressing his views speaks on the sub The chairman of the Racing Board has They like to have their fun. but while hav ject of coaching beginners in this man been here all day in consultation with ing it they also like to think© some deserv ner: "Keep the beginner at a safe distance, President Potter and in attendance at the STILL ANTAGONISTIC. ing charity is profiting by it. but deal gently in remembrance of the fact meeting of the Amateur Athletic Union, So that is a pretty good club, you will that you yourself wore once a beginner, and which was in session at the Astor House. Cycling and Agricultural Interests observe. - © something of a nuisance on the road. It The L. A. W. and the A. A. U. are now Now, there are is a difficult matter properly to coach a in perfect accord and the two organiza Hard to Reconcile. THE CENTAURS. new rider, for he must have a reasonably tions are likely to work in harmony here It is difficult to reconcile cycling and agri That Is a mighty tine club. too. but it wide berth, talked to from a distance, and after. Knowing the vexatious troubles of cultural interests, as I. B. Potter, president don©t run to music. The fun of the Centaurs is never in a receptive mood. Occasionally the chairman I was somewhat surprised of the League of American Wheelmen, can is grim. It all runs to Maryland roads and he will get under the phsyc©nological influ to-day when Mr. Mott practically admitted tell. Mr. Potter fought strenuously for that is about as tough a thing as anything ence of a post by the wayside, or a stone© in that he would be a candidate to succeed the passage by the Legislature of New can run to. the middle of the road, and nothing that himself under certain conditions. In case York State of a good roads bill, but the If you want to train in Centaur company you can say or do will prevent him from that President Potter is re-elected president farmers would have none of it. In many you must be early to bed and early to rise pursuing a bee-line thereto. there is little doubt but that Mott will other ways they have slunyn a decided and look out generally for a robust consti "He will now and then get to wobblinS remain at the head of racing affairs in antipathy to cyclists and cycling. The rain tution. end require the whole road, when in reality this country. He has done his work well of last week has put the roads in excellent When they want to show you special at he needs only a strip a foot wide. And and the experience he has gained will stand condition for cycling, but the farmer finds tention and entertain you highly they will again, he will insist on climbing a hill at him in good stead next year. In speaking that the rain is a grievance, as it has take you off on what they call a the summit of which he will be flabbergast of the work entailed Chairman Mott said: washed out some of his young crops. Un BUND KUN. ed and really unfit for further effort. At "Earlier in the season, when there was der these conditions it does not appear The Centaur definition of a blind run is the end of the ride, if he be of the ordi sickness in my house, I had no idea that that cyclists and the farmer will evej| be simply that you don©t know where you are nary turn of mind, he will very likely I would accept the position again under friends. Riders of the wheel in England going, or by what route and the captain charge you with negligence in having per any conditions. Now, however, I have are experiencing the same trouble. The does. mitted him to smash agmnst a post or mastered the work and take a great inter Universal Lights bill, now before the Of course, you must profess faith in the rock and get so utterly done up that ho est in it. While the correspondence is House of Commons, requiring every vehicle captain. has a mind to sell his wheel and quit rid particularly heavy I have managed to get to carry a light between the hours of sun But all the same it is rudely shocked. ing. As a matter of fact, very little that through it all right. Then there is a cer set and sunrise, is bitterly opposed by the If that captain knows where he is going is of advantage can be given to the be tain agriculturists. Regarded from a cyclists© or even where he is at certain times, he ginner in the way of oral instruction. The ROMANCE AND INTEREST. standpoint the passage of this measure is a bettor comedian than any the Clifton new rider must find out for himself by would be a veritable Magna Charta. but have, and ought to be put on as end man practical experience almost everything In the work which has appealed to me in the farmers vow it would ruin them and at the next show. bearing upon the proper handling of the a larger degree than I thought that it simply benefit the lamp makers. All that is what a "blind rnu" is to the wheel. No other way is possible. It is would. Many new conditions have con captain. To you, if you keep up with the quite as difficult to tell a learner how to fronted us this year and the racing changed procession, it is defined differently. It is ride as to tell him how to swim. The considerably. As it looks now we will have NOT A BACK NUMBER. * a kind of a mental shutting of the eyes and swimmer eventually finds himself swim an active indoor season and the sport ought banging ahead with a sincere and heartfelt ming in good style, without being conscious to last well over the holidays." Painter, of England, Breaks Records prayer that the conseouences won©t be too of doing anything that, he did not do when Regarding the Pacific coast deserters Mr. awful. he aimlessly pawed the water and ducked Mott said that he thought that the move Ilight and Left. RUFUS APPLBGARTH and strangled in hopeless effort to keep ment was practically dead. He had been Those who figured on Palmer, the English just dotes on these blind runs of the Cen afloat. It is about the same with master informed that not a single financially-suc crack, being a back number were badly taurs. Rufus was elected an honorary ing the bicycle." cessful series of meets had" been held on fooled October 28, when at the Crystal member of the club, and was ever after the coast this year. "There is another Palace track he put the figures for 100 ward trying to find out the object. It has point I wish you would make," said Mr. kilometers under two hours for the first just occurred to him that the object was Mott; "I have been reported as saying time, and broke lots of other records. He these blind runs. BITS OFJACIHG NEWS. that I would not accept the mile record had only human pacing. After the hour Rufus is a very dignified lawyer and has made by Stocks, the English rider, because the records began to fall. Here is his done the State much service in the Legis .1. Platt-Betts, the English rider, now In I said that he had received motor pacing. time by kilometers: lature. And taking note of Rufus in the Australia, has reduced the one-mile Australian I said nothing of the sort, simply because Former Legislature from your seat as a spectator, record from 1.48 to 1.47 2-5. I did not know anything about Stocks© Kil. record. you would certainly commend his dignified George Banker, the old team mate of ex- record except what I had read in the H. M. S. H. M. S. bearing as Champion A. A. Zimmernaan. is making arrange papers, and I consequently did not express 60 ... 1 9 30 4-5 1 It 44 4-5 Walters A STATESMAN. ments to go abroad with his old friend in Feb an opinion. Now, I have received the pa 70 ... 1 21 41 3-5 1 28 52 Bouhours But Rufus does not look like that on a ruary. It is said tbat Harry Wheeler, the star pers from England and Stocks© record will SO ... 1 34 102-5 1 35 501-5 " Centaur blind run. The contrast is a trifle of the old Cnsh Prize League, will also be ona appear in the bulletin this week. There 90 ... 1 47 31-5 1 47 5S 4-5 " shocking when you run up against Rufus of the party. is another point which will interest riders 100 ... 1 59 47 1-5 2 0 35 " with one stocking down over his heels, ri Boimllon, like most of the leading French and which, if it is generally known may By miles: valing inan-afraid-of-a-puneture in all his cracks, does not believe in special diet, although save me a great deal of correspondence. Former war mud paint, hauling his wheel out of he will not touch spirits in any form when in Riders are constantly asking me nbout Miles. record. the draining ditch of a Maryland swamp, training. After a race his favorite restorative indoor records. There are no such records, H. M. S. H. M. S. spitting out the black cypress water to ex is a cup of black coffee drunk as hot as possible, for a record is a record so long as it is 40 ... 1 14 52 3-5 1 17 5 Bouhours claim "Jerry, by gosh, I lost my pad- and without milk or sugar. made on a track, whether indoor or out. 50 ... 1 34 454-5 1 SB 203-5 dies." They have a good way of stopping record- GO ... 1 55 20 1 50 14 2-5 breaking on the roads in England, and one which "In the documents received from the Two hours, 100 kil, 189 in.; 99 kil. 548 m. Well, that©s all right. other side was a request for a standing Bouhours. You can recognize Rufus© voice, but from should be tried in this country. A cyclist re start record of 1.44 made by Stocks. We his appearance you couldn©t tell whether cently broke the record from London to Brighton, could not allow it. of course, because the he was a Roaring Creek steamboat or an and the feat was given due publicity by tin) New Repair Shop. newspapers, with the result that he was arraigns! one-mile record is 1.35 2-5, held jointly bv Amsterdam windmill. in Court on the charge of "furious riding" and Slocks and McDuffee. Our rules are plain J. A. Barten & Bro., 138 North Sixth street, Anyway, the Centaur boys all like Rufus, duly tincd, be having pleaded guilty. on that point and rend as follows: ©©The Philadelphia, have just completed putting hi a. and like to Lave him along on a blind run. It does not pay to be a quitter In Paris. In Board will consider flying start only in new steam power repair shop in which they That©s a the recent Bal d©Or 24-hour nice, which is an records against time; standing start only have all modem improvements. A 15-horse ©GREAT CLUB, annual feature in the French capital. Baducl in competition.© So a man who takes a power engine furnishes power. The shop is that Centaur. They don©t give any operas, ami Huret gave up the chnse© niter six hours" standing start in a time trial merely light, well equipped and all work turned out and it is doubtful if Harry Casey can play riding. M. Damicq, the representative of tha handicaps himself." will be of the highest grade of worRinnuship. a jewsharp, but they all run to eat and to firm of French cycle makers who paid most oC NOTES AND COMMENTS. Barten & Bro. have made quite a- reputation ride. Huret©s expenses, sued the speedy Frenchman for themselves this year as the agents for The About Chrislruas they have a mistletoe nr.il got an award fov damages of $1200 from tUa President© lierrl, of the Bridge trustees, Racyele. Watca for their ©98 model. run. against Hurst. ISTov- 2O. 17 Oh. that I might reach the ear of every parent whose daughter uses the wheel with an urgent appeal to look well to the char acter of the associates with whom she rides." THE BICYCLE FEVER. New Horrors Alleged to be Due to Abuse of the Wheel. A medical journal, in commenting on the lamentable want of common sense in a large proportion of bicyclists in the matter of wheeling according to their physique and powers of endurance, suvg. that the effects of over-exertion in producing many "HANDICAP KING." grave disturbances, which not infrequently culminate in permanent structural damage. have become well marked in the pathology of cycling. The most serious of these are CURE CONSTIPATION functional diseases, due to over-pressure. Of these there are two special forms, one due to traveling at a pace in excess of the rider©s circulatory capacity, and another consequent upon cycling distances beyond his physical standard. The first produces By Winning a Two-Mile Handicap and circulatory failure, often culminating in syncope, While the second produces a con dition closely allied to nervous exhaustion. Lowering the World©s Record Four THE DIAGNOSIS of the first variety is easy and examples teen Seconds at a Circuit ar-e-numerous. The rider suddenly gets out One of the best known and most univer- of breath and falls panting from the sad .sally liked members of the traveling force dle. His face becomes pallid, or even-livid, of the Central Cycle Mfg. Co., of Indian in Beilaire, Fia, and a cold sweat bathes the skin- In apolis, last year was W. W. Knaggs, who minor eases he recovers after a brief rest, las lately joined the staff of the National but he feels instinctively that he must cut Cycle Mfg. Co., of Bay City, Sfich., arwT Bfellaire, Fla., Nov. 13. Au audience of his journey short. In graver cases the cir will represent thai; company first in the fiearly 2000 persons witnessed to-day©s rac NEWS OF THOSE WHO MAKE AND State of Michigan and later in the larger ing, which wound up the National Circuit culation fails to re-establish itself for some chase here. Nut Butler won the tWo-inile time, and even after recovery the heart cities everywhere. , handicap, thus defending his title of the may continue to beat irregularly, and at SELL THE WHEEL "Handicap King." In this race Butler an abnormally rapid rate for weeks, or even Motor cycles and automatic carriages will broke the world©s handicap race record of months. This is the origin of many cases be manufactured by the Eagle Cycle Co., 4.15 2-5 by 14 seconds. The owner of the of tachycardia, or rapid heart, which are Some Changes in Business to be of Boston, Mass. ,. . track, G. E. Hoadley, presented the cham now recognized as constituting a distinct pion with a purse of $50 in gold. Frank category of heart cases. Judge Da vis, of Middletown, Conn., has THE OTHER EVILS. Noted, and Many New-Comers Into appointed C. C. Goodrich, of Hartford, Powers, of Jacksonville, defeated Peabody, The condition engendered by the over- trustee of the insolvent estate of the Wor of Chicago, in the special two-mile match ertion consequent upon too long a ride cester Cycle Mfg. Co. in Connecticut. It race. Summary: is more Insidious. The rider is often de ©the Field o! Cycle Making and is said that in the interest of general Mile ope.i, professional Walthour won, McFdr- ceived by the feeling of buoyancy and ex creditors Mr. Goodrich will contest the va laiid second, Cooper third. Time, 2.10. hilaration which is experienced on arriv lidity of the mortgage given to the Cen Two-mile handicap, professional Butler ing at his destination. His appetite, It is Trading Duly Chronicled, tral Trust Company, of New York, to se (scratch) won, Hadfieid (100 yards) second, Free true, is not what one would expect a/ter cure $325,000 worth of fconds. man (120 yards) third. Time, 4.01 4-5. Half-mile open, amateur Peabody won, Pow such a journey, and his sleep is disturbed, The Gorrnully & Jeffery Manufacturing * * * ers second. Jones third. Time, 1.183-5. When, Indeed, the night is not given up to Company are among the first of the big One of the new devices being put ouf by Mile, 2.05 clars, prefessioral Brown won, Had an aggressive form of insomnia, character bicycle manufacturing companies to an the Meilink Mfg. Co., of Toledo, is an ex fieid second, Freeman third. Time, 2.07 2-5. ized by spasmodic movements of the limbs nounce their prices for next year. They pander, for., clamping the saddle-post or Two-mile match race Powers won, Peabody and waking nightmares. On the following announce that for 1898 the price of Ram handle-bar. second. Time, 4.56. day the tongue Is dirty and the physical blers will be $60, and that they Will sell Mile race fof citizens© purse, each rider paced fatigue well marked; but a more striking 1897 models while they last, for $50. The A few days ago the capital stock of the for a mile Won by McFarland. Time. 1.494-5. and uncomfortable symptom is What has firm has decided to sell their tandems for Standard Tube Co. was increased from $18.- Bald second. Time, 1.51 1-0. Brown third. Time, been called "audible heart." that is to $100. This firm was the first to break away 000 to $24,000. President Charles M. Fair- 1.61 2-5. say, the Sufferer feels every pulsation, and from the $100 list, which they did about child says the plant will be running about he Is disagreeably conscious of the fact that one year ago. Now they announce a further 75 hands very soon, as orders are coming be has a heart, contrary to the ideal condi reduction in price, and the figures they in rapidly and the outlook is considered REPAIRING THE WHEEI*. tion of health, in which a man is blissfully quote are likely to be about the standard very favorable* unconscious of the existence of any such price for high-grade wheels for the coming » * * . Some Interesting Points the Riders things as internal organs. year. A receiver has been appointed for the Hy- Should Learn. A VAK1ETY OF TROUBLES. t * * * geinic Pneumatio Bicycle Saddle Company, To the person who has not given the A single day©s ride may be recovered Harry Dekker has signed with the Em of Baltimore. matter due consideration the mechanism from if the rider has the chance of taking pire Rubber Manufacturing Company for of a wheel is regarded as exceedingly in it easy and recuperating at leisure. It is next season, and will act In the capacity The Leather Grip Co., of Grand Rapids, tricate; indeed, riders of a season©s after several consecutive days of such ex of manager of the sales department, a po Mich., has been incorporated by Bert. W. experience are found who are in equal cess that signs of impending nervous sition for which he is aptly fitted by his Fish, C. W. George, Everhart, Aruth L. ignorance. The non-rider thinks with breakdown make their appearance. The di past experience in the bicycle trade. Smith, Alton A. Lyttl. William C. Shep- consternation, of what the result of a fall gestion fails, and there ls_ almost complete * * * ard and James Warren Brown, to manufac would be, miles from home, or a puncture want of appetite; sleep is disturbed, and ture bicycle handle-bar grips, to deal in even moderate exertion becomes a burden. A canvass of the trada in Philadelphia cycle sundries and do a wood-turning busi in the park. A fall would surely break Sometimes It is trouble with the spinal has been made, and shows that of 50 lead- a wheel, or twist the entire machine out Jug manufacturers 14 will market bevel- ness. Capital stock, $10,000. of shape, and a puncture would be "awful," cord, or its membranes which supervenes; in many cases the kidneys give out; in geared wheels, four will have other styles The Monroe Mfg. & Cycle Co., of To if not worse. Now, as a matter of fact, other cases it is the lungs, and a danger of ehainless wheels, nine will offer as an the construction of a modern, up-to-date option an inclosed chain wheel, 14 will sell ledo. iSi perfecting a quick-repair tool, which bicycle is simplicity, and the modus operan- ous and possibly fatal illness may thus will be put out for hose-pipe tires. It is be inaugurated. chain wheels with improved details and put claimed that it will repair any puncture. di of taking it apart and putting it together Lastly, inflammation of the veins of the on gear cases at extra cost, and nine will * » * ngain can be mastered by anyone with but simply claim exceptional workmanship as little difficulty. This is usually found out lower extremities is a common sequel to The new chainless model of the White the abuse of bicycling. However, nature a feature. Sewing Machine Co. is out. The lines of it by the novice along in the middle of the affords us a very safe guide to the measure * * » reason, after he has several times paid The Cycloid Cycle Company, of Grand are similar to those of the Columbia, and card rates at a repair shop to have a punc of our strength, and those who listen to the mechanical points are almost the same. the voice of this monitor will never go far Rapids, has elected officers as follows: The model shows the usual good finish of ture fixed or the chain adjusted. Cleaning wrong. President, F. A. Slmouds; vice president, the bearings will cost the price of a Sun W. A. Jarvis; treasurer, J. C. Simonds; the White, and will make a. strong point in day dinner at a couiitry inn, and could be secretary and general manager, B. Beal. the line. done just as well at home while resting. PIGEON-TOED WOMEN. * * * One flgent tells of a young man who * * * © The C. H. Sieg Manufacturing Co., of twisted his handle bar in the steering head A Writer in a Metropolitan Paper The New York Belting and Packing Com Chicago, has increased capital stock from rtnd then trundled the. machine three blocks© pany have on exhibition in their New York $100,000 to $250,000; will close looal branch. to a shop and watched the dealer repair the Says Bicycling Destroys Grace. city show Windows (No. 25 Park place) a damage with bis hands in about live sec A New York writer has raised a cry Spalding wheel, fitted with League tires. HILL CLIMBING. onds and charge the amazed owner twenty- of alarm over the idea that the use of These tires were ridden by one of the the bicycle makes women pige;m-ioed. In Army Bicycle Corps, commanded by Lieu five cents for his work. Ordinary repairs, tenant Moss, from Fort Missoiila. Mont., How It Should toe Practiced by such as patching a puncture, straightening the course- of an article on this subject the Regular Riders. n bent fork, adjusting bearings, etc., can writer in question says: "Whether the to St. Louis. The distance of 1900 miles 1>e made by the average rider if he will comfort and ease incident to the loose-fit was made in thirty-four days, through mud, "Improve cycle construction as you may," only take the pains to watch experienced ting cycling costume is calculated to con stones and ice, over the worst roads in the says "The Wheel." reduce friction and loss tribute the air of insouciance and inde country. The tires are in perfect condi of power, thereby increasing speed ana- ease persons when opportunity occurs and be tion. The Government is much pleased. of propulsion, and si ill propelling a bicycle sensible enough to profit by the watching. pendence? may be debatable, but the fact re * * * After one has mastered the mechanism of. mains that©both grace and dignity are sac up grade will always be a laborious per Iris machine there is a great deal more en rificed by wearing the costume when oil© The O©Connell-Grimn Manufacturing Com formance. Even reduction in weight." to joyment to be had out of riding than when the wheel. Taking a position at the en pany, of Chicago, has been incorporated by gether with perfect mechanism, will take trance of a large drug store that seems a W. ©I. psborne", M. H. Guerin and J. W. but little© from the effort needed to ride fbe rider doesn©t know anything about it Egaii. Capital stock. ,$7500. up an incline; b<*<-;/usf. to begin with, the except that it is a bicycle. He who knows pleasant resort for thirsty wheelers, it was * * * }iis steed will Fee to it that it is in perfect ascertained by actual count that three out reduction that is possible in the weight of running order before he goes out, and will of every five women dismounted walked At a meeting of the directors of the Hall- the machine is at its greatest only a small not be "haunted by the suspicion that possi- with a slovenly, slouchy gait, with toes Shone Company, of Rochester, held last fraction of the combined weight of rider bly something is ©the matter with the bear turned in at an angle that would give a week, the following officers were elected: and machine: and. secondly, it is Weight ings or the chain, or that his reach may not ballet master hysterics. These observations- President and treasurer. E. H. Hall; vice and not friction that for^s the principal be just right. Nor will he be continually were interesting and a trip was made president. C. N. Hall: secretary and man factor to be reckoned with in riding up annoyed by squeaking and grinding noises for further investigation. The opinion was ager, H. L. Hall. The report of the com hill. How to ride up hill in the most like the rider who depends on the repair confirmed, with the additional evidence tha t pany©s business for the past year was most economic manner economic: that is. in re bicycling has .a tendency also to destroy gratifying to the directors, showing that it gard to bodily strength is a fitting study juaii.to keep his wheel in shape. all beauty of the ankle." had doubled in volume, and that the pros for the cyclist, though it is. iike many pects for an exceedingly good season in the other studies, more neglected than it should A WARNING. coming year were very bright. be. To put the matter in a mit^noll it ni:iy * * * be accepted as a good rule that a >hort hill Tlie Crawford Manufacturing Company should be sprinted up, and a long one taken Cyclers ©Should Look to the Charac will handle the New England territory for at an even and not too rapid pace. But a ter of Their Associates. Only 47 wheelmen have been arrested in Lon Crawford Wheels next year through a short hill that is not steep should not be Rev. H. H. Harbour, of Columbus, sounds don this season for offenses against the regula branch house in Boston. sprinted up. and a long hill that is stoop n note of warning in connection with the tions affecting cyclists, and of these tire were * * » should be walked: and between the ex bievcle. In a sermon he preached re for riding on sidewalks. The Hamilton-Kenwood Wheel Co.. of tremes the rider will find that a Hi tie care cently he said: "In many respects the The police are daily summoning cyclists in Grand Rapids, the legitimate successor of ful study will be amply revrardod. To this bicycle can justly be regarded as a bless Paris for not having bell, name plate or lamp the old Hamiltr.ii-Keatwood Cycle Co.. is advice should be added a general rule to ing" to our race, but there is the gravest at dusk. In one evening on the Place de In fast completing its plans for 181-8. The nc-w the effect that in starting on a long run danger that it will become a moral curse. Concorde, more than 60 were arrested. company is fully organized and getting hills*should be as far as possible avoided. In the first place it is being employed in A statistician has computed that there are flown to business, an3 there is not the least and those that must©be sufnioutil©-d should 10.000.000 wheels, in i.se in the world, and be thought now of discontinuing the- manufac- Tiieir unholy work by the class against says that if they were placed in one procession lie walked. The fatigue prodin-ed by hi!!- whom the wise man utters the solemn with 30 passing in a minute it would take nearly lure of Hamilton bicycles, as was once climlnb is in a way cumulative in its ef warnings contained in the seventh chapter feared would be the result of the difficul fects: and. moreover, the body is least a year, day and night, in passing a given point. ties in which the company became in of the book of Proverbs. The police of The French Minister of the interior and Pub capable at the start of a journey of en the city will bear witness that I am speak lic Works has issued a circular to the prefects volved last summer. While Francis Leotel- during the effort required. To begin a ing not of. an imaginary, but of a terribly asking them to set aside special roads and paths lier is the elected manager of the concern, day©s run or even nn afternoon©s outing by real evil, of a deadly and growing peril. for wheelmen exclusively, wherever it is possi-. the real manager of the bicycle business Struggling at. hill-climbing, is almost certain Again, the wheel is breaking down the We, and he adds that thesehigbwnys must be this season probably will be John Duffy. to produce fatigue that will abide with, the reserve between the sexes that is the kept clear of horses, cattle awl vehicles. for many years secretary and advertising rider until the day is done. Not even a manager of the Fox Machine Co. surest safeguard of virtue: upon it some A new sundry, one .which those still affected * * * conservative rider believes in walking hills young men and women of respectable with the craze for light weights will hardly ap that he caw ride with a moderate effort©, families are riding swiftly to a common preciate, is a pedal balance intended to keej At Freehold, N. J.. the /iminermsn Cycle but he does believe in taking cycling easy destruction. J use the bicycle, and thank the pedal fight side up at all times, so that i! Co. has been incorporated with capital early in the day; and believes that walking God for the help it gives me in my work; can be caught at the first attempt, even when stock of $50.000. and the Ziinmy Cycle Co. the ©hills is a good investment that it mile yet I could almost wish the man who a toe clip is used. The balances weigh five has been incorporated as the A. A. Zimuier- lost in the morning will bo regained witti invented the wheel had died iu his cradle. ounces pur pair. mau Cycle Co. & substantial interest lateral! the day." 18 SIPORTIT^G XIFTE. ter for the experts if 30 shooters were of making 20 points, a bullseye counting present and the purse divided 30, 25. four points. Dr. C. J. Hetterheitner and Charles W. Horney tied for lirst place with 20. 15 and 10 per cent. The first money 16 points each, but while the doctor Scored LOCAL PROGRESS. would be but 30 per cent, instead of -10, three bulls Horney had but one. August ! but there would be much more iu it. Sehu©.itt and Peter Audrcssy scored four HOI TO ATTRACT THE© POOR SHOTS i ©Hien it would be better to divide the teen points and one bull each, while Ber MARKED INCREASE IN SHOOTING | money, say in 20-bird events, 30. 25. nard Koenig finished in the last place with ! 18. 12. 10 and 5 per cent, if it drew out twelve points and two bulls. His fifth shot TO YOUR JOURMMENT, three times us many entries as under was a clean miss. Homey, Schmitt and INTEREST, Koeuig were all that took part in the the four-moneys plan. If the tourna contest at the ring target, each tiring five ments are not drawing the poor shots shots. 200 yards range. Horney finished at What Some q! the Paid: Men Have to under the plaai of division now;used try the top with 108 out of a possible 125 points. Tlie Northwestern Section ol Phila some other. The experts want to win Sohmitt scored 99 aud Koenig 95. Say on the Subject -Amateurs Want money, but they cannot do it among©15 delphia a Centre For Target Shoot to 20 of their own class. The "feeders©* a Chance, to Shoot Make More must be attracted and they must have PROTECTION OF FISH. ers and the Stronghold ol the something offered them that looks good, Sheriffs to be Compelled to Remove Divisions ol the Money, whether it is or not. Baskets From the Streams. Trap Shooters© League. Impressed with the importance of propa In order to attract the manufacturer©s gating and protecting the fish iu the waters During the i-ecent tra^> shooting tour agent to the Cleveland tournament next of the United States, a special meeting of The monthly contests of the Philadel nament at Baltimore," considerable dis year a certain sum should be offered them the Pennsylvania Fish Protective Associa phia Trap Shooters© League have re cussion was indulged-, m between the as a prize. As the targets have been tion was held at 1020 Arch street, Phila newed tbo : "interest in target shooting men present on the paid men -vs. ama thrown free of cost at their last two delphia, November 13. The principal busi all. over the country, and from now on teurs subject. > A. n.urnber of tlie experts ness was the taking of action on the call until spring there will be a lively inter tournaments, which plan gave the best of the United States Fish Commission. were quartereid at the hotel near the of satisfaction, we suppose it will be done H. M. Smith, representing the United est taken in. the sport by the local clubs. grounds and during the evening talked© again next year. As the experts can shoot States Fish, Commission, addressed the Ou Thanksgiving Day nearly©all the clubs 4;u-ns, shootiag and "expert amateurs" only for cost of -targets..-suppose that a Pennsylvania Fish Protective Association, in the league will hold all-day tourna matters untif, the air was filled with sum equal to the amount they©would; pay desiring representatives of their body to ments. One of the first to announce feathers of ddj&cl birds and dust of shat be present and take part in the Fishery their meeting is the Glen Willow Gun for targets be divided among them at Congress to be held in Tampa, Florida, tered Blue -Rocks, Most of tlie men be the end of three days say into four or next January. A communication was read Club, of "Mauayunk, which-will hold© it.» longed to the "manufacturers© agent" five moneys for best average. They from. W. D. Bloxham, Governor of Florida, annual club shoot for 1 the individual class, aoid of .course stood .up.for their would really lose nothing, as their shells bearing on the subject and object of this championship, the conditions of "Which own interests. The few amateurs pres are furnished free and all they win for congress. The association will appoint, a axe a handicap, and the winner of the ent had a hard rtme of it. but managed average would be clear gain. Then if committee to attend the congress at Tampa. club badge to be successful three times in to win their share- as they were protected they wished a sweep could be made up The death of A. M. Spangler, a late mem succession. Since the organization of the ber of the association, was announced, and club, two years ago, the badge has al by the landlord. between themselves and a part set aside ways and means were adopted to procure for average each day if they felt so a life-size crayon of him. Appropriate res ternated monthly between James Cowan. Wo will not name any of the men tak inclined. olutions of regret were also passed. Eulo Charles Whitehouse, Harry Crowtber. gistic addresses were made by the various George Hopkins and C. .]. Weinman, the ing part in the discussion, but most of latter being successful iu tlie two last them are well knowju to ail trap shooters. But to return to the poor shot. He is members on the untimely death of Mr. doing all of his shooting at home and not Spangler, who was termed the "patriarch contests. One shooter who cfaims he buys all of of the organization." Tlie club is in a flourishing condition, his ammunition and pays his own ex attending the big meets as he once did. The Executive Committee appointed at How to draw him out is the next ques having a line location for their range penses made the statement that if he the former meeting to consider what steps near Shawmont Station, Upper Mana- ever run a tournament he would bar tlie tion. As it now stands few of the big should be taken to compel Sheriffs to tournaments we mean those intended to have removed from the streams of the yunk. Twenty-five members are on the amateurs as they went? only a lot of Commonwealth all the fish buckets, etc., roll, they estimating their traps and fire kickers, and just as soon as they lost a be big have had many common shots present. They could see no way of get reported that they had an interview with arms to be worth $3000. Among the dollar packed up their guns and left. the Governor of this State and that it crack shooters are James Cowan, who Another thought that the amateur had ting back half their entrance fee and now was found, according to the provisions feel that they have donated enough to has an average of 90 per "cent, in all been treated very well by the expert of the act of 1871 and 1873, the duty of his matches: George Hopkins has broken shot, and given many important "point the cause and so spend their spare cash the Sheriffs was clearly stated, and that on their own club grounds. Yet these in the past some of them have neglected 88 out of 100 targets in a match; C. J. ers" that should have helped him to be to carry out the provisions of this act Weinman, 80, and Charles Stumm, 82. come an expert shot and. therefore should same men would like to go away from with reference to the removal of the arti Charles Whitehouse is president; Charles expect to pay for his lessons. home and shoot if they saw a glimmer cles mentioned. The Governor stated that J. Weinman, treasurer; FYaiik W inkier, of light that would guide them towards he would at once issue a proclamation to the cashier©s office when the time arrived compel all Sheriffs to do their duty iu secretary, and Harry Crowther, field One man took the side of the amateur to "pay off the winners of the day. Sup this respect. captain. and thought that they were being driven One of the oldest clubs in the league pose instead of having 15 to 20 shooters is the Roxborough Gun Club, with com away from the tournament through the you attract 50 to 75, would the good THE RECREATION CUP. presence of the {©aid men. He said that shots not be better winners and the club modious quarters on Shawmont avenue, the amateur shot for sport and it ceased although they contemplate removing to holding the tournament be better off Banks, Remsen and Sinnock Tie For Lower Merion township, Montgomery to be a pleasure to him when he was financially at the end of each day V Why, the Prize. obliged to donate to a lot of professionals of course, but how are you going to draw C-ounity, in the near future. The club every time he participated in a tourna Brooklyn, Nov. 16. The finaj contest for holds a favorable position in the league out 50 to 75 shooters? the valuable Recreation Cup will take place for medal honors!, having a good percent ment. This friend of the amateur stated on Wednesday, December 8, at the grounds that if any concession was made to tlie age iu the matches that have taken Now is the time to submit new systems of the Bergen County Gun Club, at Hack- place. Among tho«e who can hold their poorer shots they would be attracted, and plans to draw a crowd and we are cnsack, N. J., when a:i interesting contest hut you could not expect them to come may be looked for in so far as J. S. S. own with the crack shots are Richard ready to give space to one and all. We Itemseu and Edward Banks, of this city, Gilmore, Dr. D. T. Pepper, Harry Blun.- out as they did in former years unless believe that by making many divisions of something was done to protect them and Frank Sinnock, a Jerseyman. are con din. Frank Hoagland, Isaac B. Me- the money at the big tournaments more cerned. When the cnp was put up for Falls, Joseph Taggert, Charles Stumm, from the men who shoot for a living and of the poorer class of shooters would be competition, last December it was agreed Kirk Giles, Frank W. Oornman and John are constantly in practice. participants as they could always get that there should be seven bi-monthly shoots for the trophy, which was to become G. Heft. The club has a fine club house, back a little money when they broke 15 the personal property of the one winning fitted up with all the paraphernalia This? brought another man to the floor. and 16 out of 20. and would feel that it the greatest number of times. SchencU requisite for shooters, two sets of traps He said that Paul North would bar they had a show now and then to win Remsen started off with the first victory, and a Magautrap. The officers of the the paid men from the purses at his some of tlie big money if they shot in but the second shoot in February was won association are: President, Dr. IX T. next tournament and only allow them to good luck. Suppose in a 20 target event by Sinnock. Remseu scored his second Pepper; vice president, William Morri- shoot for the price of targets, but at the money was divided 30. 26, 18. 12, 10 victory iu April, anil Sinnock duplicate! the trick in June. Then Banks became a SOID; secretary, Jerome Williams, ami the same time he would permit a num and 5 per cent. This would give a man factor in the race by winning the August treasurer, Isaac B. MoFalls. ber of expert amateurs, men who are who broke 15 and 16 a part of his en and October contests and then there was a equal, if not better, than most of the trance back and he would be satisfied, tie all around. Banks is shooting in great A NATIONAL TOURNAMENT. paid men, to participate in this shoot but under the four moneys division he form at present and ought to win. but still and clean up the amateurs as handily would not set a cent. If seven moneys there is a chance for a rank outsider to Preparing For the Second Shoot of as the professionals ever did. This was were desired 30. 20. 15. 12. 10, S and come in at tlie head. If such should prove the case Banks. Sinnock and Uemsen will the National Sharpshooters© Union. what seemed to hurt the paid men. It 5 would be a good division. This would shoot off for the prize. The contest will Brooklyn, Nov. 10. Captain W. V. Weber, allowed a new lot of wolves to eat the sive the best shots nearly as much as be at 100 clay targets, half at known and the president of the National Sharpshoot lambs and kept the old ones out of the under the old division and perhaps the half at unknown angles. ers© Union of the United States, ha,-* just fold. "Now. if Paul North would only purse would really be greater owing to returned from abroad and ©a meeting of make two classes of his amateurs," said the larger number of entries that this the board of governors of the Union will the paid man. "and give the TO-and 80 generous division would attract. THE RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP be held in ©the near future. At that meet per cent, man a show, it would be a ing the first steps will be taken for the To be Made a Feature of the Sports holding of the second national rifle tourna good thing, but he bars us out and lets A plan tliat drew in the "good old ment in 1898. In the first, tourna those fellows who are rich enough to live days" was the .guaranteed purse and it men©s Exposition. ment of this kind held in Glendale Park, at without shooting have a. chaucio © to was seldom that a guarantee did not fill One of the principal features at the fourth Glendale, L. I., in 1896. sharpshooters from scoop in the money." and have a surplus. Of late years the annual Sportsmen©s Exposition and Bicycle Maine to California participated and it, was Show, to be held at Madison Square Gar at that big contest that Fred. Hoss won added money has taken the place of the den. January 13 to 22. will be the second the championship of the United States. We think there is considerable food guaranteed purse and perhaps it would annual grand championship rifle tourna Glendale Park will in all probability be se for thought in this latter statement, and be a very good plan to revive it again in ment. There will be in the programme lected for the 1898 tournament.© because it we believe that a plan could be used to the target tournaments. If, instead of of events. an individual championship is the best equipped and most available good advantage at the next tournament adding money, the club holding a tour match open to all. one hundred yards off ground in the vicinity of New York. The nament guaranteed a few good purses, hand at.a 25-ring target, distance 100 feet. riflemen of this vicinity will petition the of the Cleveland Target Company that Entrance fee for this test is $f>. which will governors to arrange a team match ns ;i would not only attract all grades of with a reasonable entrance fee. and include a season ti©cket of admission to the finale to next year©s festival. The XatK©nni amateurs but the paid men as well. enough divisions of the money so that an exposition. The first prize will be a cham Union has a large fund in its treasury, fro.u Take the amateurs and divide them into SO per cent, or even a 70 per cent, man pionship trophy and $20. The other 12 which prizes could be appropriated «r, a two classes those who are known to is sure of getting into a place we believe prizes will divide $110. A continuous match, character sufficiently large to induce tcamj be 85 per cent, men to be placed in that more of the poorer shots would be in open to all. distance 100 feet, off-hand, at from all parts of America to enter. a 25-ring target. Entrance fee for ticket Class A and made to ehoot at the hard attendance. If the gun club giving a of three shots. 50 cents. First prize. $50; est thrown targets; those who cannot shoot are not too avaricious they can $140 divided in other prizes. There will be SLAUGHTER OF DEER. average 85 per cent, would be in Class easily guarantee two or three good purses a target of honor open to all, and a. bull©s- B and have easy shooting, .so that they a day which will draw a good crowd, and eye target open to all. Full money prizes Few Deer Said to he Left For Breed could get into the purses occasionally. make a successful shoot. By making and premiums will be given. The target ing Purposes in South Jersey. The average programme does not give more divisions of the money the paid men of honor will have $100 in cash prizes. The May©s Landing. Nov. 12. The season for the 80 per cent, man a cent unless the and experts cannot win all and the poor rules governing are as foflows: A shot killing deer in New Jersey expired Friday must cut the ring to count; all targets wrill last, and notwithstanding that the season shooting is so hard that a straight score amateur will get back part of his en be counted and entered by the official scorer, only remained open ten days the sports is not made in a 20-bird race. Then trance. WILL K. PARK. and will be returned to the shooter in case men had great luck in killing 28 deer. An divide the purses so that a 75 to SO per there is no dispute. The Referee Commit old sportsman stated yesterday that ©mt. cent, amateur can draw out some money ELITE CLUB©S LAST SHOOT. tee will decide all matters pertaining to few deer remained for breeding purpose-, and he will give the big shoots another doubtful scores. Any sights except tele and if something is not done to stop tne trial. The Outdoor Tournament at Brook scopes allowed. shooting of the deer, they will be exhermiu- nated inside of two years. Five out of lyn Brought to a Close. every six deer killed were females. In talking with a number of experts The Elite Uifle Club, of Brooklyn, had Isaac Wright, of Chase County. Kau.. The most successful hunter this season we found that they agreed with us on Its final outdoor shoot of the season at recently killed a rabbit which had well was William Booty, of Elmer. He killed tthis point. If you can only draw 20 Giendale Park, Nov.-6. Just five members developed horns. Bunny wag an ordinary three deer during the past week. An effort participated in the shooting at the point ©cotton-tail" and the horns were about will be made by county sportsmen to have shooters with the money divided 40, ,©tO, target, HOD yards range. Each man was al three-quarters of an inch long and very a bill introduced in the Legislature prohibit* JiO and 10 per cent., would it not be bet-, lowed five shots with a possible chance much like those of a goat ing the killing of deer for three years, J. L. Williamsbn. secretary of the National Gun Club, of :Mi]wauk,ee.-:, writes tb»t the tournament of the National Gun Chib©on Nov. 24, 25 and 26; promises to be well at- I tended. The first two days will be devoted to targets and the third day to live birds. There will be a four-men team match at live birds. Charles M. Grimm, of Clear Lake. Iowa, has accepted the challenge of Ro41a O. Heikes. of Dayton, O., to shoot for the Cast Iron medal, and named Dec. 6 and John Watson©s grounds. Chicago, as tie time and place for the match. Colin R. Wise, of Passaic. N. J.. was re cently elected captain of the Boiling Springs Gun Clnb. of Rutherford, N. J. Mr. Wise THOSE YOU KNOW. is a popular sportsman and a good shot. He tied for the target championship of New Jersey at the State s©hoot last month, but was defeated in the tie. E. A. Jeanneret was elected president of the Boiling Springs Gun Club, of Ruth erford, N. J., at their recent meeting. T. W. Stake, of Schoverling. Daly & Bits o! News and Gossip About Men Gales, New York, has developed into a ficst-class trap shot. On Nov. 6 he won the Whom AilLoyersoI Shooting Know November cup of the Crescent Athletic Club, of Brooklyn. in Person or Throngh the Medium Justus Von LengerKe. of New York, re cently made a bag of eight ruffed grouse ol General Fame. in one day©s gunning over his old stamping grounds in Sullivan County, N. Y. Justus is one of the best grouse shots in the coun The base ball editor says you can get try. © " - •">•:••• «hot in a gun store and half-shot in a sa* loon, and are liable to kick if overcharged Chris. Gottlieb, of Kansas City, Mo., won at either place. the last club shoot of the Metropolitan Gun Club, of that city, by breaking 25 Blue Oscar Guessaz, the popular San Antonian. Rocks straight. Chris. Is also a craeker- who is well known to all trap shooters who jack on live birds. visited the Texas shoots, is making ar rangements for a trip to the Klondike in Hood Waters, of Baltimore, made a run the spring. He is one of the kind of men of 63 live birds straight. 30yds. rise, at a that will find gold if anyone can, and we shoot held at Havre De Grace, Md., on Nov. Wish him success. 4. Gus Zimmerman, of New York, the great J. A. Ruble, of Chicago, broke 24 straight rifle expert, is greatly desired by members Blue Rocks, and then slipped up on his last of the Zettler Rifle Club to accept the nom shot in a contest of the Garden City Gun ination for president. He has been offered Club at Chicago. He was the only scratch this honor on previous occasions, but always man, and, of course, felt badly over it. declined. John has missed his last bird before now, and did not regret it. D. A. Upson won the County badge at the shoot of the Cleveland Gun Club on Nov. Aaron Doty and Captain Money defeated 1, by the score of 46 out of 50 Blue Rocks, George Hopper and Chris Wright in a team unknown angles. match at live birds at Singao, N. J., on Nov. 3, by the score of 43 to 42 out of 50 J. H. Robbins, for several years editor aud birds. Each man shot at 25 birds. manager of the ©©Sportsmen©s Review." of Chicago, has retired from that position, J. M. Curtis and J. L. Porter shot at having©sold his entire interest in that paper. 50 live birds at Kansas City recently and tied on 45. John Shaaber and Brooke Harrlson, of Ernest Tripp, of Indianapolis, won the Reading, Pa., shot at 25 live birds at Stony Grand Hotel cup from M. N. Thompson, of Creek recently and Shaaber won, killing Lafayette, on Nov. 4, by breaking 86 to 22 out of the 25 birds. 84 out of 100 Blue Rocks. Thompson won the cup at a recent shoot at Indianapolis. A. G. Courtney, of the Remington Arms The cup is a handsome one and -represents Co., New York, is now working the West the amateur championship of Indiana, Ken in the interest of bis tirm. "Col. Court" is tucky, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. doing well with the Remington gun, and that arm is rapidly growing in favor among Mrs. J. D. Gardner, of Dupont, Mo., was trap shooters. advised to take exercise some few years ago for the benefit of her health. She did so, New Haven, Conn., contains many good event. In the sweepstake shooting Dr. The Michigan Legislature have passed a and having an hereditary liking for shoot things that every lover of a gun or ritle Schwartz and ex-Judge Voorhies were in law which prohibits the use of ferrets in ing, joined a gun club and developed tal should know and have on record. Your re vincible. The scores: pursuing, capturing or killing fox, squirrels, ents as a first-class "marksman." She is quest on a postal will receive their prompt CLUB SHOOT SEVEN BIKDS. black squirrels or gray squirrels, at any now president of the only ladies© gun club attention. WILL K. PARK. K A. Vroome. 2S»yds...... 1111111 7 time. Comment is unnecessary: but who in the United States, perhaps in the world. Dr. Schwartz, 2Syds...... 1111122 7 ever heard of a ferret being used for squir She is its organizer and all its members John Bohling, 26yds...... 1111012--« rel hunting? 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Daly and Mr. Fml Keiinofl have returned from a threv days© shoo-ring trip. These two" old stagers did uoi do a Tiling©,to the- game. They bagged 7S head, consisting mostly of grouse arid quail, with a few rabbits just for luck. "Oid Moss" returns thanks for a nice bunch of game. Mr. Henry M. Breekeuridge.©of Natroiia. drives out from home occasionally for a little shooting. Om> afternoon lust week he bagged three grouse, five quail, three woodcock an-d six rabbits. A very neat little bag certainly, but. then Henry is very slick with the gun..,.. Fred Liuk bagged 3t rabbits. S gray squir rels ,©iiul ©.) grouse in three days© shooting THE RUCTION RAISED W THE "EX In Beaver County last week. Professor R. C. Wrenshali. of Sewiekley. went up to Fayette County for four days PERT AMATEUR." last week to get some of the game he didn©t get last fall. He returned with J5 grouse. 9 rabbits and 7 gray sq©airreis. He fioi to Differentiate the Real km- says the wild turkeys were too gay tor hi in. Dr. ,1. \V. Cristler and William Heatter now put the Ejector mechanism on allof the different teiir From the Expert Amateur took n little drive out to Bakerstown for grades. We use Wbit worth Fluid Steel, Crown Steel, Damas one day just to see whether there was cus and Laminated Barrels. any game© left for them to shoot. They Our Guns range in price from $47.00 to $500.00. A Way to Satisfy Both Trap gathered in out of the oold 7 grouse. 11 quail and 3 rabbits. SEND FOE CATALOGUE- and Field Notes, Game of all kinds seems to be more abundant than it has been for many ..years, especially grouse and wild turkeys, and HUNTER ARMS CO., FULTON, «. v. Pittsburg. Nov. 15. Gun Editor "Sport- good, reports come in from .ail .quarters. Ing Life:" Your remarks in ©ast issut- ..of .The grouse, and turkey, shooter cannot ©vsportiug Life" on the condition that trap h:;.re.,much to .complain ,;about this year or target shooting is. in at the present time unless.-it is that turkeys are too gay. were very interesting and to the point- It is a \\elUkaown fact that it is hot the ama OSV1 PRIMER TO CRIMP teur, pure and sample, who is doing the Rer. R. W. Grange spent a few days In kicking, for he simply stays at home. It Ohio last,week quail© and .grouse shooting. Is the so-called expert amateur who is j The parson is quite a good shot. making the most.noise. Why? Because the- j F. (".Mayor, son of Q, P. Mayer, presi paid agent or professional , is just a little i dent of the Bridgeville Rifle Club, and a better and mort? regular shot, owing to his chip of the old block, is quite a boy yet. immense amount oi© practice: consequently but he is the making &t one of the very be gets the most of the money, leaving tne best rifle shots. He won a beautiful prize expert amateur©to get what is remaining. lately. J. S. Cannon, one of the good shots and SUPPOSING, F©OU INSTANCE, active members of the Beaver Gun Club. that the paid agent and professional will was in the city last week. The chib is not be barred all next year, and the interests doing much target shooting at present; the of the poor amateur left to the eare and members are too busily engaged in field tender mercy of the expert amateur, wil! shooting1. the said amateur come out and do more J. H. Normicut. the gentlemanly and aris .shooting than lie has done this year? Due* tocratic haberdasher, of Wood street, and the expert amateur have as mudta sympathy his pacemaker, the only Oscar Ganter, the tor the amateur as the professional has.©/ jeweler, are fast friends of "Sporting Life." Go to a small tournament where two or Mr. Ganter has several fine dogs and guns, three expert amateurs are shooting, and see but the haberdasher only shoots with his In every kind of tournament, including The Grand American Han whether they will combine against you; or mouth. get into a tie with some of this gentry and Winning the cup. at EHe was too much dicap, they have stood by the winner. «ee whether they will divide or "shoot it ! for John A. Wilson, of Franklin, as the out." The professionals get the credit of j shock laid him up for several weeks. He Send for new Catalogue, which gives all varieties and all combina being willing to divide under most circum i must be better now. at all events he was tions of load. stances. The amateur may be a little i in the city looking around for a couple of green, but he is not stupid. "Large tourna i large hides to have a pair of hunting shoes ments are expensive affairs and the ama i made. teur has very little business at such a meet i George R. Benjamin. Hartley & Gra- ing, and he is rinding it out, too. If it i.^ ' ham©s handsome salesman was" in tbe "city only the paid agent or professional who is I for a few days last week. George is a The Union Metallic Cartridge Co., killing the sport, then the amateur has the ! very popular and reliable man and is the remedy in his own hands to a certainty. i old standby of the house. He says that . THE PBOPBR COURSE." business is improving all over his terri- 313 Broadway, New York. BRIDGEPORT, CONW. All that it will be necessary for the ama ! tory. © : teurs to do will be to limit their shooting i Ii. H. LJenlJart is making his first call on ro one-day tournaments. This would make the trade in the interest of the Winchester INDIAN" ART COLLECTION it impossible .for the paid agent or profes Repeating Arms Company. He is a very sional to attend, as he could not aftord to pleasant gentleman, and is well posted in CHEAP for CASH. travel all over the country and jump from his business. For the New England Sportsmen©s place to place to attend a© one-day sbo-n. A. H, King, "Rickey" and "Strong" have Exhibition Antonio Apache©s Pu Neither will the expert amateur, the greedi- been doing some very fine pigeon shooting Loaded Shells. more. dad. He swiped the third trick and play an important part In the forthcom per can, ...... 68c. pitting. Whether there will be as- many : the "Du Pont trophy" with srtili another ing exhibition, and will serve as valu paid agents-ill the field next year a* there Gilbert jokor. I thought there was only able souvenirs for those who are fortunate Gun Catalogue Free. have been this year remains to be seen: © one -joker in each deck." enough to obtain them. though the indications are that there will j O. F. "By the hole in my shirt There Tents of birch burk. inhabited by full- be. as some new men-have been employed j must be hot times out there, sure.©© blooded braves, squaws and papooses wear Y. F: "You bet there is. pap. Si The team match will also be a fine con A CORNER IN tost, a.s waisiderable local pride is taker, by the members of each team, and all will CHAMPIONSHIPS struggle to win. Watson©s shooting park. Chicago, will !>; WON BY the scene of some line trap shooting Dec. ti to 11. GlLBSRT, of Iowa, WAS A DARK HORSE. How Guessaz aml|Steve.s\Vere Fooled in a Hi tie Match. Who does nut know Albert Steves, of San Antonio, Texas? He is one of the POWUEJl. "Big Three" i.Gucssaz. George and 8teves> that managed the big tournament at San THE FIFTH CONTEST OF THE KEI- Antonio for the past three or four years. Mr. Steves loves a rifle as well as a shot DU PONT TROPHY, WITH TITLE. gun, and recently participated in the rifle ©STONE LEAGUE. tournament at San Antonio. During .the "Champion of United States at Live Birds.11 progress of the shoot a forlorn looking specimen of the old-fashioned hunter stroll E. C. CUP, WITH TITLE, ed on the grounds and was immediately Wolstencrolt and Thurman Make a marked down as a dark horse. Here is- the "Champion Target Shot of America." way a local paper tells about it; Stand-ofl In the Live Bird Event "He was a country dark borse. He had left KANSAS CITY STAR CUP, WITH TITLE, his plow stuck in a half-completed furrow, when the shooting commenced, and rushed to the "Champion at Pigeons." Rothaker Won Alter an Exciting house for his rifle. He strapped it across his back. and. with his ramrod m one baud ami a sack with shells and loading apparatus ii> Contest The Scores, Etc, the otter, be started for the tournament. Thai In last contest Mr. Gilbert shot at 125, killed 1 is the way he looked when Steves first spied him in bounds 122. Lrfitec Guessaa was beaid to remark of him: The fifth shoot in the series of five shoots ©He came into the caiup like tin orphan. Ht for the championship of Philadelphia Coun walked by the beer.-star.ti niitK©.iug his own busi Pattern, ty at live birds aud inanimate targuts. held ness: he asked nobody to blow off a schooner DI1 PONT RMOKFJiKftft Qives Kigh under the auspices of the Keystone Shoot with him. a-ii©l nobody asked him to blow off with 1/Uivlll UjlU/JlljJjLjUkj Invariable Results. ing League, took place on the grounds at them. When be trains uobody stood up and Holmesburg Junction November 13. Two yelled to him. ©Why hello; da is ja der Shiu-lie. cups were offered by the club, one for the Come imd drink noch mal some more mit uns.© live bird event and one for the inanimate Ho came straight to the scooting stand and pluiit target event. The target event resulted iu i!d his grub-bag paraphernalia in a corner and ©©The Best Cartridges a tie between J. Wolstencroft and H. looked on. So help me. Jericho, if ho d©.dn©i Thurmau. Owing to darkness the event stand there and call off" the scores before thi1 in America To-Day." was not decided. The live bird shoot was man at the telescope could locate the hits. - won by J. Itothacker in one of the most "Finally, the fellow reached for tils rifle ami This is what one of the best known rifle men said of exciting contests ever held on these grounds. his bag of ammunition,. There was a calm anil impressive deliberation hi every movement that In the shoot-off of the tie between Kotb- lie made. The shooters became interested in him. sicUer and H. Thurmau. Jlpthacker killed Everybody felt it intuitively (in his bones, as it his ten straight. Summaries: were) that the man from the Held, with his Championship eui> shoot, 10 live birds. Those battered old deer rille. was going to perform, a marked * not in championship shoot J. Wol- miracle of .some kind. He was the nearest pos Thousands of shooters are proving the truth of this strong statement. teucroft. tf; H. Thurman, 8; .1. Laudls, 7; sible realization of ope of those characters in Henry, 0; B. H. Norton. 6; J. HOBS, 0; J. Koth- mechanica.) pieces of fiction about whom there acker, 5: Baity,. 4. floats a dense, oppressive atmosphere of innii- Have you tried them? Loaded with Smokeless, Shoot-off of tie in championship shoot ne- tiveness. tweon H. Thurman and .1. Kothacker, also op "Hummel riVidged Guessaz. ©He©s a dark horse. tional sweepstakes. 10 live birds. $2 entrance I©ll bet he©ll prove warm company for us to The best Trade sell Semi-smokeiess and J. Kothacfeer. 10; 11. B. Norton. Oi i. Wolsten tussle with,© he said. them. croft. S; Henry. 8: l-audis. 8; H. Thurman, 0. ©Now. you can just bet good dollars on Black Powder. Championship cup shoot. 25 inanimate targets, that,© replied Guessaz. T©ve seen Vila kind unknown angles H. Ttmraau, 21; J. Wolsten before.© ©© croft, 31: J. UuKlU. 19; Henry, 17; H. B. "By this time ihe shooters had stopped firing. Norton, 16: .Dr. Foster, 15: J. lloss. 15. Only a few men were loading cartridges, and THE PETERS CARTRIDGE CO., 148 East TMnl Street, Cincinnati, Olio, First ev»rit, 25 targets, unknown angles 3. these fried their attention on the dark Horse lAudis. 22; Henry, IS; H. Thurroan, 17. , from the country, as much as on their shells. "At last the stranger handed up his score card THE INDIANAPOLIS TOURNEY. to the scorer. Then he siepned back a pace and calmly brought the gun up to his shoulder. His was a steady, short aim. The rifle cracked Winter Live Bird Meeting For and everybody was on the alert. The man at Ijover of the Sport. the telescope seemed puzzled, and then the The Limited Gun Club, of Indianapolis. target was drawn behind the cover for examina Ind., will hold a winter live bird tourna tion. A black pole was shoved forward to per ment on their comfortable grounds pu Dec. form a. few mysterious perpendicular motions, 13. 14 and 15, 1807. Ten-gauge guns and and then the hand of the indicator pointed to black powder barred. This tournament is the awful sign of the ©goose egg.© open to all and the following programme "A thick, chilly silence fell over the crowd, and a look of disgust spread over their coun has been arranged: tenances. Finally sopie one remarked in. utter F1IUST DAY, D-BO. 13. i contempt, ©I thought you could shoot?© THE BEST DEALERS SELL IT. Twenty sparrows, entrance $6: 20 spar 1 " ©Who told you so©?© retorted the country rows, entrance $6; 20 sparrows, entrance dark horse, and then he continued© in that same $6; 20 sparrows, entrance $0; A. S. A. deliberate and careful way to score some more The King Powder Co., Cincinnati,"O, rules to govern, except that the rise will gooao egg». with an occasional three and four be 25yds., and the boundary 35yds. No when fortune smiled brightest upon him and KOR SA.LK BY birds returned for shot marks: a bird once bis battered rifle." down within boundary shall be scored dead. E. K. TRYON, Jr. & CO., Philadelphia. HENRY KEIDEL & CO., Baltimore. Five sets of traps will be used, and the J. B. SHANNON & SON, Philadelphia. H. H. KIFFE CO., New York. shooting greatly expedited under the walk- BOILING SPRINGS GUN CLUB. BUFFALO ARMS CO.. Buffalo, N. Y. around system. Ten per cent, of net purses will be paid VV. H. Huck Won a Point on the to five high guns each day, divided 30, 25, Silver Service Set. 20. 15 and 10 per cent; balance of purse The Boiling Springs Gun Club, of Ruther will be divided 35, 30, 20 and 15 per cent., ford, N. J., held their regular shoot on Nov. elass shooting. SECOND DAT, DEC. 14. | 3. and the contest for the silver service Seven live birds, entrance $7: 10 live i .set was continued. W. H. Huck, secretary birds, entrance $10; A. S. A. rules, 30yds. ! of the Club, and Carlin Wise tied on 49, rise; purses divided five high guns. with handicap allowance. In the shoot-off THIRD DAY, DEC. 15. of tie Huck won, scoring 21 to 17. Grand Central Handicap. 25 live birds, en In the sweeps that followed Huck did th©e trance $25; birds extra; $10 forfeit, payable best shooting. Van Dyke did the besf on or before Dec. 9; post entrance $30. work iu the silver service event, breaking Shooters withdraw after third lost bird; A. 45 out of his first 50. The scores- follow: BORED FOR Van Dyke..11110 11110-11111 11111 11111-23 BIACK& S. A. rules; handicap 25 to 32yds; purse 1111011111 11101 11111 11011 22 divided 25, 20, 15, 10. 9. 8. 7 and 6 per 01 1 16 REDUCED NITRO cent. High guns. The Grand Hotel will Huck .,...11111 11101 00111 OJ111 11111 21 aTAKimsyp POWDERS be headquarters. Ship shells to Gus Ba- 11111 1111010111 11111 11111 23 WEAH ^ bick, 62 \W. Market street. Indianapolis, 01111 1 5 49 Ind. Pigeons 20 cents, sparrows 10 cents. Wise ..,..11001 11111 111111111011010 20 > AT EVERY PRICE BUT UTTLS MORE THAN ONE HALF THAT OF W Shooting will begin each day at 8,30 A. M. 11111 10111 11111 11011 11110 22 POINTS OTHER 600B 6UN & ARE GUARANTIED IN THE MOST POSITIVE TERMS.© NON Royal Robinson, Seo©y, Indianapolis, Ind. 11101 111 7 49 Beveridge .11101 11101 1111001101 11111 20 ITH&C& SUN CQ. ITmCAMy. A WEEK OF TRAP SHOOTING. 0111110110111111111011101 20 11101 4-44 Chicago to be the Scene of Several Nelson ... .01111 00011 10101 00000 10110 12 01011 10011 00101 10011 10011 14 20 Matches. SHOOT-OFF For some time there has been talk of a Huck .....01111 10011 01011 10101 11111 18 DANGERS OF DEEU HUNTING. team match between the gentlemen of Chi 111 - 3-21 cago, and Kansas City. At last all ar Wise ...... 01110 11111 10010 10110 01100 15 Twelve Men Killed First Week of rangements have been made and John Wat 1001 - 2 17 the Season in Maine. son©s shooting grounds, Chicago, will be Events...... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Targets...... 15 15 10 10 10 5pr. 5pr. A dispatch from Noroross. Me., announces the scene of a gala week of sport from Dec. that after a little nip re than a wi>ek of 6 to 11 next. There will be three impor Beveridge ...... 12 9 10 7 open season the visiting hunters who are tant matches shot at live birds between Huck...... 12 13 9 10 at Norcross, filling the camps and hotels individuals, and a ten-men inter-city team Van Dyke...... 11 10 9 7 and hiring all the guides and canoes that match between Kansas City and Chicago. Wise ...... 12 9 7 can be found, have come to the conclusion IS A PERFECT ALL AROUND LOAD On Monday, Dec. shooting, but 1 knew the King©s smokeless HAS© NO ' would bring them down as far a^ you THE OLD could see.©© I.indsley leaned back in his chair, hooked RELIABLE RIVAL III his thumbs In the arm-holes of his vest and biew a few rings of smoke in the air. The Parker Gun has "R508T PERFECT SHOOTING GUM MADE." Ed. IJingham then sprung to his feet. "Say. boys, ii©t me fire-a few shells loaded stood the © Simplest, Strongest, Safest, with Du Pont powder and every shot will Handsomest and Boat in be the truth." "Don©t try it; you will strain your thoat," Every Way. spoke up Jack Parker. "What I want to say is this." continued Ed. "D,] Pont smokeless powder is the I strongest, cleanest and - ." but here he © had to stop to remove the crumbs of a | cracker that had struck him in the neck, j | "Cleanest and best." went on. Ed., ©"and \ ; if you bad seen some of. the shots I made on ©ducks down on the Kankakee River you ; would never guess again which powder was ; THE STRONGEST, CLEANEST AND BEST the best. I remember one morning in par- ! ticnlar. It was one of the sharp crisp days i when ducks fly high and I had to pull i Nearly TOO.OOO in the hands of shooters the World over. This NiTRO POWDER MADE, them down from the clouds. I made one j fact alone demonstrates the superiority of the "PARKJSlt GUN," shot that was a ©corker. I killed a solitary i ————Send, for Ca.tstlog"u.«a. mallard, and say, boys. I won©t tell how j Iff. "ST. Salesrooms: high it was when 1 shot, but it was so | C23.*.ra1sers St. PARKER BROS., Fleriden, Conn. Great Shots Recorded by Representa high up that before it reached the earth ; a flock of blue-wing tea! came along about j tives of Different Powder Makers 80 yards high and this dead milliard fe!! j Into them with such force that it broke the ! ARE YOU GOING QUAIL HUNTING wings of three, and I carried all four ducks j BiDgta, Keller, Taylor, Quimby and back to camp in a bunch." j "And he always tells the truth." squeak- I THIS FALL? ed Fred Gilbert." "ICJdie is two of the three © Others Get in the Game. truthful men in (©©hie-ago." i We can sell you as good a Smokeless Powder, Quail Load, as money can "When you fellows get through lying j buy at $1.60 per 100; $16.00 per M. Send for particulars. about your old powders I will tell you tinst i A few months ago a trap-shooting tour- the strongest, cleanest and best© powder I r.ament was held in one of the big cities now on the market is Laflin & Kami©s \V. ! THE CH&MBERLm CARTRIDGE & TARGET CO., of this country, and the large amount of A. smokeless." said "Old Reliable" Ed. | :nonoy offtred drew the best shots to that Taylor. arising to his feet. "I heard thej CltfBVBL/AND, OHIO. place. Nearly every gun manufacturer,was yarns you fellows untangled and can say i represented and all the powder makers right her that I don©t believe a word of i )sad from one to three of their representa them. This W. A. powder is great stuff tives present. It was a pi-eat mee©ti.ig, and and you never saw ,sueh shots as can be <>f course every salesman had plenty of made) wit©i it. It is so clean and contains work on hand ex plaining the good points such a slight amount of smoke that if you of the particular powder which he was fire a load straight in the air yon have to paid for selling. open the gua and look at your shell to see It was during© (he noon honr when n num whether it has gone off. The first time t ber of these powder boomers were- at lunch tried it I nearly scared myself to death. I 1hat a discussion arose regarding the merits never saw a uitro powder shot so hard «>f the©, various nitres. Among the men before." treated around the table was Noel Money "Oh, come off! Give us your story:" «nd Fred. Quimby. of the American E. C. spoke up Fxl. I©ingham. Powder Co.: Tom Keller, John Parker and "If yon fellows will be quiet for a few The high-quality, low-priced guns for nitro and black powder. Sold by the trade. "Milt Lindsley, of the King©s Smokeless; minutes I will tell you how it happened," Fred. Gilbert and Eddie "Bingham, the said "Old Reliable." knocking the ashes For full descriptions and prices write the Baker Gun & Forging Co., Batavia, N.Y. worthy exponents! of Du Pout powder; Ed. from his cigar. "I was down in Indiana Taylor and Marshal! Hen-higton, of Laflin for a couple of days quail shooting last & Rand W. A. Smokeless: .1. "147" L. fall and stopped at a farmer©s for lunch. because facts will do. I hold the world©s Winston, of Austin©s Smokeless; R. Wad- He has never seen any smokeless powder records under cross-eyed rules, and can flell, of the Hazard Powder Co.: John Fan before, and thought there -was* no penetra prove it by Frank Parmoiee. I never miss ning and W. L. CoJvilla cvDick Swiveller"), tion because it didn©t smoke and. make a ed a target in my life with Austin©s smoke of the IT. S. Smokeless Powder Co.. and great no1 e. So just to convince him of its less. I defeated Dr. Carver and « whole Gus Grieff, an exponent of Schultsse powder. power I told him I would make,.^r a. pattern « ,,. , lot of the champions. I killed 325 pigeons The buttle opened by Fr.ed. Quimby tell on the side of the barn He said all right I straight, and then stopped because 1 was ing some one that "E. C. powder is win and I fired at the barn a distance of about tired. I will shoot any man in the world ning all of the prizes at this shoot." SO yards. Well, say. talk about excitement. a match at any kind of shooting, just to "Say, Fred.," spoke up Fred. Gilbert, in There was yelling, howling1, whooping and show the merits of ©147.© Now, will you be Jiis choke-bore voico. "what is the nvHer yells of murder. ©I©m- shot,© ©help© and good." and Jack strolled towards the club with Du Pout winning a prize or two?" plenty of oaths and three or four hobos house to pick out his shells for the next This was too much ior the other powder came tumbling out of that barn. You see event. men. and in one voice they shouted: "wh^t the shot went right through and just tick Gus Grieff had been a quiet listener ali is the matter with * * * *?" and it led those hobos who were laying: in the this time, but now he arose to his feet. w«©;S hard to tell who yelled the loudest, hay." "Well, I guess it is my turn now, and 1 luit it was a noise like an Indian viar-ery. "I know somebody that is lying, but not have but few words to say. You all know When the dust had settled, Qnirnby took in the hay," chimed in Dicic Swiveller. Schultze is the strongest"- but here Jack the floor.- "Xow look here, , gentleni©Mi. I Fred Gilbert fell off from his chair. .Tack Fanning began to snore, and the rest of the think this very unfair. I merely made a drowned; finally Kwiveller it."rlniiii, and I believe that I can substantiate "So can I," came from several throats that were not dry in nu<0 particular spot. Milt Liudsley before he got to the second said Gus, "and has such high velocity that "Let me say right here." continued Fred., I verse. often the bird is brought to the ground just I About this time Dick Swiveller began to by the force of the wind from the shot, v.-jfh a face as sober as that of the proverb- even without a pellet touching the bird. fa! judge, "©that K. C. powder is the strong j twist in his chair and finally got Jack Fan- WRITE FOR CIRCULARS TO est, ele-anos-©t and best nitro powder made." I ninjj©s attention. Of course the bird is easily killed on the lie then looked around the board, but all ! "Give them one of your sen! shooting ground with the second barrel." THE HAZARD POWDER CO. were busy helping fh"n!.s<>Ive!» to cigars t©un stories. Jack: that will fix them." whis- About this time the squad hustlers could j pered Dick across the table. be heard get ling his work in. and the men Noel Money was "setting up." Fred, held began 10 ©disperse. "What is the matter 44, 46 AND 48 CEDAR ST., his orytor©s position until the smoke bad : "Yes. let us hear from California," spoke NEW YORK CITY. begun to curl toward the celling, find then I up several of the men. with Hn/.©ird powder?" spoke up R. (?. Wad- stai-ted out in t.hi.s manner: "Gentlemen: i i After looking around the room and re- dell. "That©s all right," came from several. Or the following agents, who are constantly said gentlemen, ami hope that I nude no i ceiving an encouraging smile and nod from "What have you got to say for it?" in in supply of Fresh Powder: mistake. J wish in make- a few remarks on j Swlvelier. John Sharkey Fanning arose to quired some one. SHOEMAKER & VOU7E, Philadelphia, Pa. Ibe wonderful killing power of B. C. pow I his feet. After hitching his trousers sailor "Only a fe\v words, gentlemen," respond H. f». COLLiMS, Baltimore, Md. der. One day I:;ft fall I went snipe shoot | fashion fore and aft, he started in. ed Mr. Waddell. "It will be impossible for ing with Tom Ke©ler. and we came to a i "Say. look a here: what is this you©re me to tell you of any such shots as the liigh fence surrounding a private snipe giving us about having the best powder? others have described, as I am not an ex farm. "\Ve knew there V.MS a Hock of suiue i There is only one powder that is the strong pert in that line, but I firmly believe Haz In the preserve, but wo didn©t know how est, cleanest" but he got not farther, some ard Blue Ribbon smokeless could make any to get them. So I thought of this plan to 1 person unknown had poured a quantity of of the shots already described if the other jrcf gome shooting. I got Tom to throw a ' powder under the- table and applied a nltros did. Of course Blue Ribbon, like all si©one over the fence and scare up a snipe. I match to it, «nd for a few moments it, the other powders, is the strongest, cleflu- We could hem- it. fly and ©scaipe-scaipe©, so ! looked like a conflagration. There was a est and best." but here he Was interrupted nf course could judge where it .was going. i scattering around the table, but. after the by the squad hustler calling out: Taylor No. CATALOGUE Well. boys. I just shot by sound right I smoke had escaped from the open door 1.© Bingham No. 2. "147" No. 3. Roller No. i So Pasres. © and windows and Tom Keller had ceased 4, Quimby No. 5. R. Waddell on the pivot. Hunters* through that fenee._ and grassed thirteen As the©men took their positions at tlje eripe. without a miss." i coughing. Fanning continued: | "Out on the Pacific coast we shoot seals score Jack Parker sung out: "You fellows Supplies "Hew did you get the snipe after you think you are clever, but just wait and ldlle:l them?" queried Jack -©147." ! for the skins, and you must have a powder j that \V~ilTpuTaTf of©The©shot i©if a~foof circle i hour my latest duck shooting story." So if and Kl ndska © Xever mind how we got them, but I K) yards. Gold Dust will do it every j you want to he«r it just ask John Parker. brought home thirteen snipe," replied Fred. i at 100 There was some snickering at this, and i time." Milt looked first at Jack Parker and then I "Oh> here: what are you giving us?" MAPLE CITY GUN CLUB. SQHMELZER ARMS GO,, at Tom Keller. Finally prilling Tee Kay to i spoke up "147." but Swiveller© grabbed a j 1O. fl&, T14 Main St., wards him he whispered something in his ! pop bottle and looked daggers at "147," and Valentine Had:* Best Average For jK.a>a»as t-©ity, fito- ear. and Tom immediately jumped to his ! he settled back, in his chair. the Day. feet. i "AVhen you shoot seals it is necessary to JS©orwalk. O.. Oct. 27. The Maple City "It is not my intention to call Mr. Quira- ! kill them quickly, and put all of the shot in fcr Fall Scooting try cur Special 1 the head. The rule among the buyers is Gtm Club, of this city, held its annual tour by anything but a truthful man, as you all j that every shot hole in the skin back of nament to-day. There was only a fair at know he never tells a lie." tendance, but good scores were made. rl fI Is I Here Tom was interrupted by some one ; the shoulders takes off ten cents. Now, un- Among the visitors we©re: J. L. "147" Overturning a glass of iced tea", and there i less yon have a powder that puts all of the Winston. of the Austin Powder Co.; Ralph Was a scattering to get out of the way. i shot in the head of n seal «t 100 yards, yon Trimble. of the Du Pont Powder Co.; F. H. when order had been restored Tom began i don©t make much money, because, if a skin Snow, of Brooklyn. O.: T. W. I.atham, Per 1 B. SHA egain. i is worth $1.50. and there are 17 shot holes i back of the shoulder you have to give the ry Eastou and J. Valentine, of Monroeville, 1020 Market St., Philadelphia. "His story of shooting snipe through the ! skin buyer 20 cents besides the hide. ; So O. fence is somewhat stretched. The truth of I you see It don©t pay to use any other kind The best shooting for the the matter is the fence was a wire one. gramme was done by Valentine Send for New Gun Catalogue. and you could see the snipe fly without any i of powder but Gold Dust." And Jack sat 125 out of 130 targets, an five trouble if you had good eyes. Fred says f down with such weight that it fairly crock- per cent.; Snow second. 117, he killed 13 by shooting through the fence, I ed the bench, while Swiveller clapped his per cent. The scores follow: but he did not gather one of them. The I hands, and cried: "Good boy. Jack; we fix- Events...... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 010 OUR SPECIALTY. birds he brought home were killed by me I ed ©em that time." Targets...... and I used King©s smokeless powder©, the All this time J. "147" r.,. Winston had Migfi-gratfe Hand Loaded Shells to order. strongest, cleanest and best nitro powder been squatting in a half sitting position on "147" ...... 01317141114101*2217 tuade." the floor whittling a pine stick. "Come. Kc©tchaiu ...... 8 14 17 12 14 IS 12 IS 24 . . Sporting Goods, Guns, Fishing»Tackle, Wouldn©t that kill you?" broke in Cal Jack, brace up: don©t, take it so hard," Trimble ...... !-> 12 10 14 11 19 14 17 24 17 Bicycles and Athletic Goods. ifornia Jack. spoke up Fred Gilbert. ©"147" looked up Snow ...... 10 14 18 18 14 . . 14 14 21 l.S "Since Mr. Quimby has claimed the birds from his whittling, then slowly shut the Gardiner . !> S 10 IS 14 17 K< 15 22 IS I killed on that day I will tell you how it bhide of his knife, assumed a standing po Burton . .. 9 13 If) If. 14- . 12 1T> 21 13 was done. This preserve Fred speaks about sition and dropped the knife in his pocket. Kaston .. 3!) 14 19 in 12 N. \V. COT. lltk and Elarket Str< "Well, when you fellows get through lying Uiley ..... 7 11 14 10 . 12 15 . was a strip abouj; 200 yards wide along a Valentine 10 15 20 14 15 15 19 22 PhHndalphia. marshy creek, and when the snipe flew tip I I would like to say a few words about the Fraux .... S . 13 12 12 12 1G23 just stood still and let them tJy to the Austin smokeless and load No. 147. It is Gallup .. . IS VA other side of the preserve and then rolled hardly necessary to say that it is the strong Bnseoiu ... 10 them over. Of course, they fell outside of est., cleanest and best powder made, be Vanderpod 8 G the fence and I just went around and cause you know that already. I will not at Pear] ...... 11 picked them up. It was long distauce tempt to tell a lot of lies about iny powder, Lumbkiu ...... ISTov Made In A]] Gauges From A SPORTING REGION. ing, Motz, \V. A. Lautenslager and Weber. TRAP AT OIL. CITY. on the flats was not allowed. The pigeons The teams had two contests at ©!"> targets were a fairly good lot. Five traps were Shooting Always in Favor in Old per man and the second named team won H. C. Dorworth Won the I/ast Medal used, and ail the events except the last two both times by the score of <5S to 6T> and 75 were shot at 30 yards rise; the last two Louisiana. to 70 respectively. Of course, the wind was Contest. © were at 28 yards and only one barrel wt:s New Orleans, Nov. 1.©;. Gun Editor so strong that high scores were impossible. Oil -City, Pa., Nov. 6. Saturday was the used. Hood, of Baltimore, killed 5i© out ot "Sporting Life:" A glance at a map of day for the regular weekly medal contest. the first 60 birds shot at, but in tin? hist Louisiana will show why ii is a region be The weather conditions were very unfavor two events at 28 yards, where only one loved of sportsmen. Lakes, ponds and BOILING SPRINGS GUN CLUB. able. but the few members that braved the barrel was used, he dropped 4 out of 1<>. streams dot the entire landscape. The elements managed to »:hoot the schedule The scores follow: Louisv©ille & Nashville Railroad for SO Five Men Tied on 39 in the Monthly through. Notwithstanding the cold and iBvents 2. 3, 4, 5 and 6; 10 birds; $7.50 en miles or more after leaving our city is Club Shoot. wind some good scores were made, when it trance. lined on either side with fishing and hunt is remembered that, of the experis who have Hood ...... 10 10 10 10 10 ing camps. The sport along the gulf coast The Boiling Springs Gun Club held their shot over our old grounds none have even Bergner ...... 6 x x x t is always excellent. Turkey, duck, snipe, monthly club shoot on their grounds, at been able to make 75 per cent. Patten ...... f> S :» .S x prairie "chicken, deer, squirrel and rabbit Rutherford. X. J.. on Nov. t>. James, Kuc©k, In the medal contest to date the follow Bradley ...... 9 10 10 ©.) 8 are to be found in abundance in clos* Harding. Nelson and Banks tied on 30. ing members have won as follows: Dor- Hayward ...... 9 8 x x 10 proximity of the camp. Keel snapper, red In the sweeps Banks did the best work. worth ii, Bates 1, Smedlev 1. The scores l>a ly ...... 10 8 8 3 x fish, green and speckled trout, liounder, The scores follow: follow: Mafonp ...... x V» 7 10 !) sheephead. the oroker arid many other James ...... inn 01100 11110 00001 OHIO Kvent., sweep, 15 Blue Rocks. Jackson ...... i x S 8 x 11111 01101 11111 01001 11111 39 Hack ...... 11110 11101 00100 S Edey ...... x x 5 x 7 tisli reward the angler who visits the nu 01010 101 Kmr-dley ...... 11011 1.1111 11110---13 Events 7 and S: one barrel; $2 entrance. Ti©1 * merous streams surrounding the camps. Buck ...... 11111 11010100111110111111 Lay ...... 0001 1 1 1011 001 10 S in 7 shot-off in event 8. Strangers coming in on the Sunday trains Oilll 11111 10010 Ol111 01111 39 Dorworth ...... 10101 10101 01011 9 W Poplar 4, 4- J. Poplar 4, 4; Malone .V-4; from sections of the country where a dozen Harding ...... nil! 10110 00000 1 till 11110 Hareagc ...... 10100 IG111 O0111- 9 Hood 4. 2; Hayward 4, 3; Edey 3. i; H->ivar.l birds and as many fish constitute a good 11111 110010010000011 11111-39 Bates ...... 10010 01111 01110 9 x. 3; Michael x, :>. hunt or lish: the bags of game and the mio om M-Hlal contest handicap. Kvent. 1. miss and out; $2 Daly, Hoed 10, strings of tish which are brought into the Paul ...... 1001010111 1111111011 10001 Mack ...... 10010 10000 11101 01100 11001 12 Bradley, Patten, Hayward 9, Bergaer 0. coaches by those returning from our hunt OHIO 11110 01011 11011 10U1 38 01111 01010 01011 10011 01111 16 ing and fishing camps seem marvelous and 1110 the eyes of the visitors open \\-jde in aston Nelson ...... 11110 00000 01101 10001 OHIO A WIDE-AWAKE FARMER. ishment and their bauds long to handle a 00011 10001 10111 11100 11011 39 Smedley .. ...0111111111111111111110111- -2H rod or gun. 01101 11011 00001 10100 0100111110011111111100011- -17 He Allows Gunning on HSs Land c.t THE TRAP. Banks ...... 10111 01010 11101 1111001111 City Park Gun Club held their final llOil 11111 11011 10111 11011 39 40 $2 OO Per Day. shoot of the season on Oct. 31. on their Adams ....©. ...11110 1111001100 11101 11011 Lav ...... Hill 10011 01111 10010 11111- -19 Burlington. X. J.. Nov. 11. While nianT club grounds, and shooters and friends mus 1100000111 10100 11110 11100 34 10011 01110 10111 01010 11100- -15 of the farmers hereabouts- have posted "s.o , 00010 0010 Handicap ...11100111 - G trespass" signs and other -warnings to gu;j- tered in large numbers. Several of the Wise ...... 11011 01100 11111 10100 00101 scores were above the usual average. Mr. 11011 110000011001111 11111 33 ncrs. David Ewan has evolved a seheiu" H. A. Broadnax. with 1<5 breaks out of 25 40 which is worth a month©s work io the 001 Dorworth .. . .11111 1110110111 OHIO 01001- -18 Klondike: Ewan owns about 100 acres of came out first. Albert Schwartz was sec SWEEPS. 11111 01111 11001 11101 10111- -20 ond, with 15 out of 23. and Mr. Holmes Events ...... 1 2 rj 4 5 6 7 the best hunting land in this section, and third, la out of 25. Targets...... 10 10 10 10 10 10 fipr. Handicap .... 11 it is known fur :«id near as being almo t THE RIFLE. alive with rabbits and qinul. Every sport<- New Orleans Rifle League held a meet Uamage .. ...0011000111111110111010011- man has been looking at it for clays \\illi ing last night: at the V. M. C. A. Club, and 10010 10001 OHIO 00010 00110- longing eye. Yesterday the bunting rea W. A. Briant, the president, presided. The son opened, and Mr. ISwan calmly an Arnoulf was represented by Champion nounced that ticket?; of admission to tlj.it Mike Teepfer. the Southern by W. U. Batcs ...... 1001101111101000000010011 piece of ground would cost S2. This, how Hutchinsou. Eurekas by Mr. Boderherst 11 w ever, would include a good turkey dinner, a7)d Mr. Zeigler. Among the questions of Shoot-off of ties. stabling and feed for horses and uulimi importance brought up before the league Sn:edley .. ...1101110110011010011110111 Te,I draughts from the cider barrel?©.. Tiekds was the adoption of the new system of Dorworth .. . .01111 11111 01010 10I>11 11111- sold so rapidly that the farmer thinks of targets. At present the club is using Hie L