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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
The Galvins Ready for Work.

The ]. F. Galvins have organized with the
following team: G. Harris, catcher; G. Ernest,
pitcher; G. Malsch, shortstop; ]. Keenan,, first
base; H. Lghthill, second base; ]. Dittmar,
third base; W. Cahoon, left field; W. Martin,
center field; E. Banker, right field. The club
is ready to accept challenges. Address j. H.
Dittmar, q Beaver avenue, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
A Cribbagc Challenge.

A gentleman called at this Office last evening
and stated that he is prepared to match James
Beardshaw, Of this city, to play any local man
match at cribbage. Beardshaw can be matched
against anybody else for from $50 to $3.50 a side,
the contest to consist of 21 or 81 "legs" Any
body desiring match can arrange a date of
meeting through The DISPATCH.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
A Spirited Race.
,spEc1AL rELEeRAM 10 THE p1spJ

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.I
TORONTO, O., March BIN nine-hour
amateur go-as-you-please race completed to-
night the results were Moore, 81 miles laps;
Rodney Ollam, 40 miles; Jerry Barney, with
drew, % miles. First prize, SIS; second, $40.
Moore did excellent work, this being his first
appearance on the track.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
Yale is Wenlthy,

NEW HAVEN, March 23.-The committee
having in charge the collection of funds for
the Yale gymnasium is having unexpected
success. The Chairman announces that Sl10,-
600 has already been subscribed for the build
ing and at least $40, 900 more virtually pledged.
A letter has been issued to graduates in New
York from which it is hoped large additional
sum will result.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
SOME BALL AVERAGES.
PittsburE Ball Players Object to Tri.State
League Records.

League Records.
1t is interesting to know how minor league
averages are made up. If the reports OF Lauer
and other local players are correct, some of the
youngsters of Pittsburg have been unfairly
dealt with in the tri-State league.
A day or two ago Lauer and friend visited
GAINESVILLE, and discovered that the official
scorer of that club had been in quarrel with
the league or club officials. He had not been
paid his full salary for the season, and as a re-
suit withheld the records of 20 games. No ad-
monitions. in the absence of Casey, could in
fluence the scorer to give up these records and
the allegation is that President Dermitt made
un the records himself. This deal, or manipu-
lation, it is claimed, gave McShannic.. Hutch
inson, the two Gumberts, Lauer and Fry the
worst of it. McShannic, particularly, claims
that his records have been deprecated by the
misunderstanding
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
The INDEPENDENTS in Time.

The Independent Baseball Club has organized
for the season, and the players are as follows:
w. DonIey c.; 7. Remington, p.; w. DAZZLING,
1st; s. Grier. I'd; ]. Lane. Sd; G. Bentel, s.; j !.
Clark, CT; v, Rearden, LII ]. Farrell, !. The
team would like to hear from any other in
Allegheny county.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
HE MEANS BUSINESS.
Ed. Nikirk Puts Up a Forfeit to Run
Ridge,

Ed Nikirk is not at all daunted by his
failures as a five-mile runner. Last evening
he left the following businesslike challenge at
this office: Il will run Joe Ridge of Brad
dock, on any fair local track tive-mile race
for 500 side. accompany my challenge
with forfeit of $40 to show that mean busi-
ness will meet Ridge or his representatives
at the DISPATCH office on Monday evening be-
tween and'S o'clock prepared to make a
match"
Nikirk and Ridge. because the latter is looked
upon as promising ''stayer" in the pedestrian
business, and Nikirk is considered a nom
of the sporting editor Of this paper.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
A REVIEW OF SPORTS
Some Opinions Regarding Ball
Players and Actors.
MRS. WARD CRITICISED.
A Few New Features of the Classif-
cation Plan.
AN AMATEUR BOAT CLUB NEEDED.
Gossip About Smith and Mitchell
and Leading PugiliStS.
AN AMATEUR BOAT CLUB NEEDED.
GENERAL SPORTING NEwSOF THE DAY

Sometimes there is much to be learned
from comparisons and sometimes there is
nothing at all. Comparisons when correct
ly and opportunely made always contain
some interesting features and are, as rule,
well worth the studying. During the last
few DAYS, however, Mrs. Helen Dauvray
Ward has come before thepublic comparing
ball players and actors in a way that 1 fear
will not rebound to that lady's calculative
ana literary merit. 1t might be fairer to
say, perhaps, that she contrasts ball
players and actors. However cor
rect definition of what the lady's
effort Is may be immaterial. The great object
of Mrs. Ward is to show that ballplayers, as lar
as their salaries are concerned, are an impe-
cunious and down-trodden lot compared with
actors. Unfortunately, however, in arguing her
case Mrs. Ward gets sadly astray in statistical
matters and leaves one considerably muddled-
For instance when making comparisons rela-
tive to the cost of ball team and theatrical
company she quotes the salary list OF
the New York Club at $4,000 This
cannot be correct because that of Pitts
burg was $4,000 last year, and certainly
the New York aggregate list must have been
higher than Pittsburg. Well, this error means
that Mrs. Ward get out with mistaken no.
tion rs to facts, and consequently the re-
mainder of her statements are not logically re-
liable. The truth is the expenses of first
Class Baseball team are considerably higher
than Mrs. Ward thinks. Pittsburg's expenses
last year were nearly $4,000. But Mrs. Ward
also forgets to note the risks that ball clubs
run, which are almost unknown to theatrical
companies. Ball players entirely depend on the
weather, and the club may romain absolutely
idle for several days on account of rain. Doubt
less Mrs. Ward has comprehensive knowledge
of matters theatrical, but the talented lady
would be none the worse by knowing a little
more about the financial affairs of baseball.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
Two Local Races,

There will be two races at the Union Rink,
Allegheny, on Thursday evening. The first
will be mile race. the contestants being Ken
pedy, Carruthers and Dawson. The second
contest will be two mile race between Guy
and Morrison for SIS side.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
Smith and Mitchell.

Unexpected difficulties are apparently loom
ing up in the way of the mith-Mitchell
glove contest. 1t was intended to bring the af-
fair of in Her Majesty's Theater, but bruisers
in England as in America, propose and the
powers that he dispose. The contest
according to latest advices has to take place in
private. This will be heavy financial blow to
the promoters. 1t is understood, however, that
the admission fee will be SIS each There will
be large crowd at this figure, but the total re-
ceipts will be far below what would be realized
in theater. What the result will be will not
venture to say. draw" will not surprise
me- Ci course Mitchells great forte is boxing,
and if ne cannot defeat Smith at this he can
beat him at nothing. The latter, however is
also a very quick and clever man with the
gloves and should he desire to win his chances
of victory are good.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
Bedroom Furniture.

Our stock of Chamber
Suites actually exceeds the
combined showing of any
three Cash or Installment
Houses in Pittsburg. Yet
it is not only the vastness
of our stock that We pride
ourselves of, but also its
elegance, beauty, style and
cheapness. A saving of IS
per cent guaranteed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24

A cricket ball had been suggested, but it was
abandoned as being unsuited to severe play.
So we had one made of hard wound yarn and
elastics, and covered with leather. 1t answered
the purpose very well. There were no masks.
THE TROUBLE COMMENCES.
Before the game began I endeavored to
persuade the enthusiasts to adopt the old style
of pitching, but that was too much like bowl
ing to suit For time the play progressed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
WAGES MUST COME DOWN.
The Notices Posted Up by Several Laucaste
Tr0n Eirma.

Iron Firms.
LANCASTER, March 23.-Notices have
been posted in the rolling mills OF the CO.
lumbia Rolling Mill Company, the Susque-
hanna Iron Company and the Columbia
Iron Company that after April So so per
ton will be paid for pudding iron, and
other ton men in proportion.
The management say that either reduc-
ton or a complete shutdown is necessary.
The Penn Iron Company, of this city, has
also posted the same notice OF reduction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
Amateur NIartiu,s OpIuiou.

John Martin, the local amateur oarsman,
looked in to see me on Friday and pointed out
the necessity of having thorough-go1ng anna
teur club organized. Already Mr.. Martin has
applied for entry to the Shadyside regatta. and
has been refused because he is not connected
with an amateur club. This is a hardship to a
promising young sculler like Martin. He thinks
that he can defeat many of the prominent
amateur scullers in the country. 1t is to be
hoped he will get a try. PRINGLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
LOCAL BALL GOSSIP.
"Pop'' Smith Arrives-What the Players
Will Do To. Morrow,

"Pop" Smith ArriVes-What the Players
VIII Do To- Morrow.
"Pop" Smith arrived in the city last night.
but had no conference with Manager Phillips.
Pop" is looking in excellent condition, and is
prepared to do good service for the local club
if he has a chance.
Manager Phillips states that the players will
do no work tomorrow. They will report at
the grounds, and try on their uniforms and
hear the club rules read. 1t is expected THAI
the players will then busy themselves in Sc
curing rooms for the season.
Several of the players are expected to arrive
to-day, and the balance, except Garfield, Sun
day, Carroll and Hanlon, will arrive on Mon
day. Manager Phillips has forwarded the
clubs advertising sheets to the Western cities
where the club will play.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
WARD MAY NOT LEAVE GOTHAM.

Shay under any rules. This ought to re-
suit in contest for Shay OF put stop to the
endless and apparently useless talk.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
STRICTLX
PURE LIQUORS
-FoR-
MEDICINAL PURPOSES
WE MAKE A SPECIALITY

of Pure Wines and Liquors for medicinal pur.
poses, embracing full lines of both Foreign
and Domestic, at prices for the age and quail
ity of the goods that is not, and cannot be met,
some of which we quote:
Pure eight.year-old export Guckenheimer
Whisky, full quarts, 81 90. or $40 per dozen.
Overholt Pure Rye, i've years old, full quartz
81 0O, or $40 per dozen.
Finch's Golden Wedding. ten years old, full
quarts 81 %, or Sl2 per dozen.
Gin, Pure Holland, our own importation, full
quarts, 81 %, or Sl2 per dozen.
Dunville's Old Irish Whisky, quarts, 81 so, or
SIS per dozen.
Ramsay's Old Scotch Whisky, distiIlery at
Islay, 81 so per bottle, full quart.
Wise's Old Irish Whisky, distillery at North
Mall, Cork. 81 so per bottle, full quart.
Kentucky Bourbon, ten years old, full quarts,
81 %.
Cork Dlstilleries Co. Old Irish Whisky, 81 80
per bottle; S15 90 per dozen.
James Watson & Co.'s Dundee Fine GlenliVe
Scotch Whisky, 81 so per bottle: SIS per dozen.
Pure Jamaica Rum, 81 25 per quart.
Old Tom Gin, 81 90 per quart.
Gold Seal Champagne, pints, 75 cents; quarts,
81 So
All of the different varieties of California
Wines you purchase from are the very best,
and only so cts. for full quarts or So 90 per doz.
Send for complete Price List, mailed free to
any address.
All mail orders receive prompt attention.
Goods sent via express to any address. No
extra charge for boxing.
JOS. FLEMING & SON, Druggists.
4l2 Market street, Pittsburg, Pa,
Corner of the Diamond.
mh22TTssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
Snoring Notes.

THE T. M. Msrshalls may play game with
the Homesteads shortly.
SAM DAY. who is entered for the local six.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24

peared in Auckland it was known in this coun-
try that the enterprising inhabitants of that
city were anxious to give 500 a month and
travelling expenses to some expert American
who would go over there and spend season
Instructing the inha bitants in the game. No
one has yet taken the offer. but it is said to be
still open Meantime the New Zealanders
have tried their hands at baseball without the
services of an instructor. How they succeeded
may best told by MIR. James T. Cranston,
formerly resident of this country, and now in
this city on a business trip for his Auckland
house.
SURPRISING AND OLD TIMER.
'"It was like a breath of ar from ones native
place" said Mr.. Cranston. ito see the good old
game played in Auckland. Yet could not
witness the scene without sadness, for some
how in the nearly 20 years since used to play
it in this country, the game has undergone sew
eral strange changes. My memory was first
offended by the bird-cage arrangement that 1
saw lying on the grass near the catcher. had
no notion of what its use could be until the
catcher put it on, and what was my surprise to
see the umpire put one on also! Before that
point was reached, however, 1 was startled by
another circumstance that, if had been quick
enough. might have explained the bird cage.
That was the extraordinary style of delivering
the ball, and the tremendous speed it,attained.
In my time, you know, the ball was pitched, not
thrown, and the effect was mere toss, COM
pared to the cannon ball velocity at which your
pitchers now send it. 1t did not seem as if a
man could hit the ball, much less send it out
side the diamond. 1t was great surprise to see
a striker bat the ball away out of reach of the
outfielders. And so on throughout the game
there was succession OF surprises Tor an old
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
Under Anv Rulea.

A dispatch from Jimmy Rowan to this Office
yesterday stated that he is willing to fight Bert
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
:. K f f G. H..
Diningruom Furniture.

Our assortment of mahog-
any and oak sideboards is
something wonderful to be-
hold. The fact is we show
more of them, exhibit hand
somer styles and name low-
er prices than any concern
in Western Pennsylvania.
The same rule also applies
to our stock of extension
tables.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
IT'S GOLD IN YOUR POCKET
TO READ THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
ParI0r Furniture.

Too much cannot be said
in favor of our excellent
variety of High Art Parlor
Furniture. 1t embraces COM
plete suites. and odd pieces
made according to the very
latest designs of Furniture
Architecture, and the prices
simply commend themselves.
No other house in this city
can make an equal showing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
Sittingroom Furniture.

We show these goods in
all different kinds of wood,
substantially made, elegant
ly finished, and each par
ticular piece of Furniture
guaranteed to be as repre-
sented. Believe US, it is a
clear waste of time and
money to look or buy else.
where, if you want to fur
nish your house in style.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
Why the Differences Exist.

Mrs. Ward, however, seems to see in some
particular instances wide differences between
the salaries of actors and ball players and ap-
parently has many regrets because the ball
players have the worst of the comparison.
Mrs Ward may or may not know that there
are very sound reasons for this difference; just
as sound as the reasons or causes which enable
an artist to command more as salary than a
sign painter. do not assume that Mrs. Ward
has commenced her comparison without hav-
ing some idea of economics; but it is fair to say
that sound economic principles have not
guided her deliberation on the question. In
this connection will be bold enough to draw
Mrs. Wards attention to another lady-an
authoress of repute. mean Millicent Garrett
Fawcett. 1 feel satisfied that a perusal
Of her writings will plainly show
why a Booth, an Irving, a Barrett
can command and really ought to have bigger
remuneration for their services than prOmi-
nent ball players. The cost of production of an
actor is considerably more than that of a ball
player, and what is more important still the
talent of first-class actor is rarer and, there
fore, more valuable than that of ball player.
Talented actors have, in the way of their tai.
ness. An actor like Booth has close monopo-
ly, because no other tragedian in the country
can come near him in genius. Ali other high
salaried actors have more or less monopolies,
and therefore can command higher salary
than the ordinary. i am aware that the same
may be said of ball players. This is true to a
certain extent. No ball player has such a close
monopoly as leading actors; that is, any player
could be substituted in a team with less injuri-
Gus effect to public attraction than
would result from substituting Ger.
tain leading actors in particular com.
panies. The truth is, however, that it is
easier to be ball player than an actor.
think there will be no dispute on this point. AT
least 1 venture to say that neither Mrs. Ward
nor any other actress would feel complimented
by anyone making comparisons between their
profession and that of a female bicycle rider.
Both are sources of amusements. but one is on
higher plane because it is Intellectual and the
other is almost entirely physical The tendency
of modern civilization is to place rare intel
lectual attainments at a premium. 1 don't
wish TO say anything that may be in the least
construed to mean that I'm opposing high
salaries among ball players. Let them get al
they can. The public pays them. as a rule
and as soon as the public appreciates the talent
of a ball player as much as it does that OF
Edwin Booth, we may expect the former to have
as big salary the latter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24

Those Rigid Moral Rules,
had long conversation the other day '
nager Phillips regarding some unexplai
nf tho o1asSif fion sohar,no 7

1 had long conversation the other day with
Manager Phillips regarding some unexplained
features of the classification scheme. 1 am
free to confess, too, according to Mr.. Phillips
Interpretation of the plan, it is farmore sweep
ing than 1 at first anticipated. now repeat
Mr.. Phillips idea of it. He said: ''It is well
understood among ourselves how the rule is to
be carried out The officials of each club are
to report to President Young regarding the
moral conduct of each player. Whenever
player is fined the fact will be reported to
President Young. The local officials are,
therefore, the persons who will keep watch on
the players. Judging from the expressions of
opinions by all the League representatives at
the recent Washington meeting, l think every
club means to take advantage of the classifica-
tion rule in trying to keep players sober and
steady. In the past some players have been
favored by the officials of their club; that is,
they have not been punished for any violation
of rules If this is done in future the League
may probably want to know the reason why
For instance, if the Boston players were in this
city and two or three of them were to Join with
two or three of our players in night of dissi-
patton and our PLAYERS were to be fined while
the visitors were not we would demand an
inquiry. Wherever we know that player of
any club has violated arule and escaped either
being fined or reported to President Young we
ought to have the matter explained The
classification rule must be enforced with the
utmost firmness and impartiality all round.
If it is not matters may be worse than they
ever were.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
County League Mistakes,

The Allegheny County Baseball League has
had an erratic time of it during the last few
weeks, but it is to be hoped that its troubles,
or at least the bulk of them, are past. Probably
the arranging of the schedule has been the
most troublesome thing that the young men
have had to encounter There is much
that could be said in palliation of any mistakes
the League may have made on that score dis
pite the fact that some very ungenerous things
have been publicly said about the officials of
the organization. The great desire of the old
members of the League was to try and give
everybody what they wanted. To do this each
club was allowed representative on the
Schedule Committee, and the unusual number
was Just what spoiled the entire business
However, experience is a good teacher, and
next year the mistakes made this season may
be avoided. / am told that the ten clubs in the
League are all in excellent condition and that
the prospects are of the best.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-24
Tim Keefe's Declaration.

One of the interesting features of the week
has been the declaration of Tim Keefe regard
ing the Players Brotherhood. Mr.. Keefe con-
idently informs the public that the brother
hood has a surprise in store; that mat
ters between the brotherhood and the League
are not settled yet by any means; Ward
to do many things within very few days, and
the imperative League is to be snubbed The
famous New York pitcher, however, does not
tell us what the surprise will be, and we may,
therefore, ''go a-guessing' until Tuesday.
However, / repeat now what said last week
about the brotherhood-it is too late in the
day in starting. Had the brotherhood been at
all worthy the name of an organization its
voice would have been heard at tle proper
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-05-03
First of the Season.

The Wesley Chapel VI. e. Church and
Sunday School have completed arrange
ments with the COLCHESTER Beach Gem
papy for grand excursion on Thursday,
June 9th, 1889. on the new steamer Tol
chester. with carrying capacity Of six.
teen hundred people. All who can do so
should avaii themselves of the opportu-
nifty to visit this popular summer resort,
which has all the amusements for young
and old. The fare for the round rip, for
adults will be 90 cents, and for children
from six to twelve years, 25 cents. Chill.
dren under six years free. The hour Of
the steamer leaving Annapolis ard re-
turning. will be announced later.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-05-03
A sound Legal Opinion.

e Brainbridge. Munday Esq, County
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My brother also was very low with Ma
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Mr.. D. I. Wiiccxson. Of Horse Cave,
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This great remedy will ward of. or
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