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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
PASSES PROHIBITED.
A Granger Bill for the Regulation of Rail-
road Afairs-Henyy Penalties Tor
DISCRIMINATION in Freight
rrnoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT


Rates.
rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HARRISBURG, March 8.-Senator Brown,
of York, leading member OF the State
Grange. introduced an anti-discrimination
bill which is the same bill introduced last
session by Senator Watres, with an
additional section prohibiting the
giving or selling at a reduction
of passes to any officers or employees
of railroad. The bill corrects the
long-and-short-haul abuse, compels rail-
roads to grant each other terminal facill-
ties, prohibits rebates and drawbacks, pro-
vides tor the public posting of freight
schedules, that no changes be made in them
without Is days notice, publicly posted,
and provides that schedules must be filed
with the Secretary of Internal Affairs.
Copies of all contracts and agreements be-
tween railroad comp panies must also be filed
with the same officials.
For any overcharges a company must
pay the shipper three times the entire
charges made, ard for other violations
treble the amount of the injury suffered. A
fine of 81, 900 may also be imposed on any
offending officer of the company, who may,
in addition, be imprisoned for not more
than go days. Ten days imprisonment was
the limit Of the Watres bill.
The measure is the work of John Norris.
1t is not likely to progress very far in this
session, because of the lateness of the date
and the great accumulation of bills on the
calendar.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
BASEBALL IN PARIS.
The American Teams Put Up
0neOfthe Prettiest Games
FOR A CRITICAL AUDIENCE.
The County League Makes Some
Changes in Its Rules.
TIE BELFAST SPIDER in TOWN.
Another Big Day at the New York TrOtting
Horse Sale.
FOR A CRITICAL AUDIENCE.
'HE BELFAST SPIDER IN TOWN.
GENERAL SPORTING NEWS OF THE DAY
IBY CABLE TO THE DISPATCH,

PARIS, March s. - Copyright. 1.-The
game in Paris to-day proved to be one ofthe
pleasantest incidents of the trip of the
American baseball players around the
world, though several unavoidable mistakes
of the management detracted somewhat
from perfect success. One mistake lay in
the selection of the grounds. The situation
was admirable, directly across the Seine
from the Eifel tower, but the grounds were
too small, and the surface of loose sand, it
seemed, would make good game impossi-
BILE. In spite of these adverse circumstances,
one of the best games oi the series was played
The weather which, according to all prom
ises, should have been execrable, proved to be
extremely fine. 1t was quite as warm as June
day in PIttsburg The crowd was not large,
but very fashionable and delightfully."- Ameri-
can in character, as was shown by the readi-
ness of its applause for brilliant plays. A box
was reserved for the staff of President Carnot
1t was occupied by General Brugere and Cap
tain Chamofn. Alongside them, under the tri-
color, sat Miss McLane, daughter of the Amer
ican Minister; Miss Urquhart, the Minister'S
niece; Mr. Jay, of the American Legation, and
Mrs. Jay; also Consul General Rathbone, whose
efforts in behalf of the tourists did very much
te insure their success in Paris.
Other well-known people present were John
Monroe, the banker; Albert H. Lemontayne
and DR.. Van Derksmp. In ole group were
several gentlemen often seen at the Stock ex-
change box at the New York Polo grounds
D. S. Gregory Frank Ward, c. c. Cameron, F.
Percy Smith, of Philadelphia; Colonel Gregory,
of Governor Hilrs staff, and F. c. Fenwick.
With them were the young Prince Zoltykof of
Russia and c. s. Reinhardt
Before this. critical audience the boys put up
an almost faultless game. The Chicagos made
only three hits. Burns made a phenomenal
catch. In the fourth inning Williamson was SO
seriously injured sliding 20 second that he had
Ito quit the game. and will be crippled for sew
eral days. His place was taken by Baldwin.
THE batteries were Crane and Earle, Tener and
Anson. The score by innings was:
hicago....--.-..-.........0 0 0 2 o.
Al-American. an...............0 0 0 2 0 S-6
Ward is determined to leave the party after
the first English game which will be played at
Bristol tomorrow. A formal reception will be
given the boys on their arrival at Bristol.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
PRESIDENT BRUSH ELATED,
BE Thinks That Gefzein and Harmony Will
Greatly Aid His Club.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcHl
INDIANAPOLIS, March S-John T. Brush,
President Of the indianapolis Baseball Club, re-
turned from the East at noon to-day. He is
much elated over the several successes of the
trip. First, the outcome of the meeting had
demonstrated beyond controversy the success
of the classification scheme. Said he: I'VE
have purchased the release of Getzein from
Detroit, and if he plays ball next season he will
play with the Hoosiers. 1 have had no COM
municatiOn with him since the deal was made,
but feel safe in saying he will be one of the
local twirlers."
1t has been decided to ask the members of
the local team to report for duty March 90
when they will be put into active training
preparatory to the exhibition season. which
opens at Louisville April q This plan will be
very generally approved. being regarded as far
preferable to a suggested idea that the team
should first report for duty at Louisville on
the day OF Opening. Good things are expected
Of Manager Bancroft, who has had an expe-
rieace IL handling the leading players of the
team, and because Denny has signed so readily
when it was expected he would complain both
Of the classification and the manager
There is pretty good reason for believing
that the club will start with prevalence Of
more harmony than has existed in previous
years. President Brush is feeling good over
the prospects, and he is very generally re-
'garded as being well posted on what to expect.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
Fit Any Head.

last "A hours. -
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
THERE is NO CROOKEDNEsS.
The Allegheny Water Committee Deny That
There Ii Anything Wrong.

The Allegheny Water Committee Deny That
There Is Anything Wrong.
The Allegheny Water Committee met last
night and awarded a number of contracts.
Before the bids were opened. Mr.. Gerwig
stated there had been great deal of talk
lately about crookedness in the water de-
partment, and he wanted it distinctly un-
derstood that there was no crookedness.
The other members of the committee agreed
with him.
The following contracts were then
awarded:
Water pipe, to the National Foundry and
Pipe Works Company, 1000 feet of finch pipe
at ST per ton, 900 feet of 6-inch pipe at S24 75
per ton, 5000 feet of 8-inch pipe at S24 per ton;
special castings, to the National Foundry and
Pipe Works Company at A cents per pound;
miscellaneous castings to T. Carlin's Sons at
81 60 per hundred; stop gates, to the Union
Foundry and Machine Company as follows:
Four-inch, SO so each; 6inch, sl3 80; 8-inch.
S22; 1replugs, to Nuttall Bros. at
S24 rs each; pig lead, to Bailey, Farrell G Co.,
at 81 per hundred; ferrules, to Bailey, Farrell
& Co., %-inch, IS 25; 5s-lnch. S.; A-inch. IS 80;
X-inch, 80; Iinch, So so: wooden boxes, to Sam
uel Hastings S. rs each for stop-gate boxes,
81 so each for eplug boxes and 81 for wash
out boxes; hauling. to w. II. Megraw for %
cents for one-horse loads and 35 cents for two
horse loads
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
SELLING THE TRoTTERs.
Another Big Day Mt the New York Horse
SaIe.


Sale.
NEW YORK, March S.-The sale of trotting
horses was continued to-day at the American
Institute The crowd of buyers was large, but
the prices up to noon were not above the aver
age. The property of H. NJ. Johnston of the
Ella Hills stock farm. East Los Angeles, Cal,
was the first disposed of. Trebizond, br c.,
by Stamboul, out of Elwood, brought 81 $50,
and Sid. b. c., s., 200 The other prices ranged
from SIS to 500.
The consignment of G. walensin, of Pleas
anton, Cal, consisting Of Is horses was next
sold and brought total of Sl7, ,62O.
Highland Lass, bay filly, out of Young
Highland, by Sidney, brought s., ,S25
Bay colt Daily same sire, out of Grey Dale,
Slips.
catherine, bay flly. same sire. out of Cas-
serly, sold to Robert Bonner for 5000.
$1,000
:, Chestnut colt, same sire, out of TOwhead,
s., 200.
:, Chestnut flly, Abbie Sidney. out of Casserly,
Sl,l25
Fannie L. ch. f., same sire, out of Young
Highland. sl,05O
The next consignment, consisting of seven
sons and daughters of Guy Wilkes, the
property of William Corbett, of San Mateo,
Cal, were sold as follows:
ALICIA Wilkes, bay finy, by Guy Wilkes, out
Black flly by Guy Wilkes, out of Alice Clay,
Woodford Wilkes bay colt, by Guy Wilkes,
out of Woodford Queen, 81, $3.50.
Princess Wilkes, black filly, same parents,
So 100; bay colt same sire, out of Adella, 81 800.
Bay hlly, same sire, out of Anteco Vive,
q, LOO; bay colt, same sire, out of Minnie
Wilkes, s., 100; brown colt by Guy Wilkes, out
Melrose, to j. w. DAILY, Mt Kisco, n. Y, for
Bay filly, by Guy Wilkes. out of Rosalee. to
G. J. Hamlin, Buffalo, for 81, $50
Bay colt, by Guy Wilkes out of Rosalee. to
N. Patterson, Almont, Ont, for 81, ,325.
Black colt by Guy Wilkes, out of Sable Hay
ward, to Z. ]. Hamlin, Buffalo, for S., 100
Chestnut lilly, by Guy Wilkes. out of Rose
bud. to c. w Wilson, Cynthiana, KY, for S, 30
Chestnut colt, by Guy Wilkes, out of Rosa
line, to Hugh Brien, New York. for s., ,925.
Nanon, black filly by Guy Wilkes out of Lady
Delmas, to DIR. T. ]. Yarrow, Philadelphia, for
Sl275.
Silver Spray, ch. colt by Guy Wilkes out of
Blanche, to q. D. Otis, Reading, Mass, for
Vera Wilkes, bay filly by GUY Wilkes out of
Huntress, to F. c. Fowler, Moodus, Conn.,, for
s., 200.
Total receipts for the days sale, S74,375, di-
vided as follows: ST. 100 for Johnson's lot Sl7 $40
for the Valencn stock and S49, 655 for the Cor
lett bunch. Total for entire sale, 500, LIS, an
average of 81, 1856 AZ.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
THE OLD NETS.
They Sign Contracts TO Play and Enforce
Rigid Discipline.

NEW YORK, March S.-The old Metropolitan
Base Ball Club of this city is now on a good
way towards reorganizing. A second meeting
was held this afternoon in the Office of Keefe
& Becannon, 149 Broadway, and the old players
were well represented, there being present
Roseman, Nelson, Lynch, Kennedy, Crane,
Hayes. Becannon, Jones, Riepslager, Collins
and Holbert. Manager Crane announced that
two gentlemen-one Mr.. James Lynch, of
Lynch Bros, liquor dealers, the other declining
to have his name published, had offered $500
apiece to the club if they would push the re-
organization. The offers were accepted.
The committee appointed at the previous
meeting to draft constitution and bylaws
submitted their report which was approved
The only difference between the new rules and
the old is that in future the discipline will be
extremely strict, and members will be fined for
insubordination, drunkenness. The players
will wear black ballet costume 1t is probable
that the first game of the season will be played
on the Weehawken grounds on Sunday, March
Il They have had three or four offers from
clubs of their grounds for Sundays, and
matches are arranged with the Brooklyn and
New York clubs for the month of April. The
players have signed mutual contracts to play
throughout the season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
HOLDING BACK LIQUOR BILLS.
Legislative Committee Taken TO Task for
Alleged Neglect of Duty.
rEpoM A sTAFF FCoRpFspoNDrrr

n A4O8AohAhASC OoinuhLLcO Adhcu 10 A1DA AOE
Alleged Neglect of Duty.
rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HARRISBURG, March 8. Representative
Macdonald, of Lackawanna, took the
liquor subcommittee Of the Ways and
Means Committee to task to-day for holding
back the.liquor bills. Mr.. Macdonald in
troduced bill six weeks ago and asked
that the committee be discharged from
further consideration of it. His bill was
intended to rectify the license fees and
make them what the Brooks law had in
tended them to be in the smaller cities, and
what they were before the Supreme Court
had decided there should be no cities lower
than third class.
Mr.. Brooks, on behalf of the sub-com-
mittee, promised report on Tuesday next,
and Mr.. Macdonald Withdrew his motion.
Mr.. Brooks said the subcommittee had
been unable to meet because of rush Of
other business, but some people say it
hasn't wanted to meet, and only acts now
because there will be little possibility of
reaching the bills on the calendar. The
Republican policy is to smother all liquor
legislation ct the present session, so as not
to complicate the prohibition issue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
SEVERAL BILLS SIGNED.
Governor Beaver Approves the Constitu-
tIOnal Amendment.

tional Amendment.
rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HARRISBURG, March S.-Governor Bea-
yer signed number of important bills to-
day. One of them provides for.the submis-
sion of the two Constitutional amendments
passed by the Legislature to a vote of the
people. This bill was examined for consti-
tutional defects, but none were found. The
Governor says there was nothing tangible
in the argument that it embraces two sub
jects. Another bill approved was that to
quiet title to real estates, which requires
the man not in possession. who sets up a
claim for the property, to bring an eject
ment within six months. This the Governor
thinks will prove great relief to the right
full possessors of the property.
The bill to make books, accounts, annual
statements and other papers and documents
on file in the Insurance Department evil
dence was also approved. The absence of
such law has been a great annoyance to
the Insurance Department. Another bill
which received the signature OF the Gov
ernor was that prohibiting anybody from
wearing the insignia of the Grand Army of
the Republic, the Loyal Legion, or the
Union Veteran Legion except member of
any of the orders.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
PREFERS SCHAEFER.
Slossou Makes n Plain Statement Regard
ing the Wizard.


George F. Slosson, the billiard player, has
issued the following definite challenge:
On February p last challenged any one in the
world to play me two match games of billiards,
one at the l4-inch balk line 900 points, and one
at cushion caroms, 500 points, tor S, 900 side
each match, and as a guarantee that meant
business posted 81, 900 with the editor of the
Spirit of the Times. This chance has not yet
met with any response, and 1 fear will not, un-
less my money is covered by March s, at which
time l shall take down my forfeit by limitation
of time. As / am most anxious to play, how
ever, beg leave to renew my offer to play any
one Jacob Schaefer preferred), the matches
in question, and l will allow Schaefer in case
of acceptance, the sum of $500 tor travelling ex-
penses. As Mr.. Schaefer has repeatedly ex-
pressed desire to play me in New York, pro-
vided the stake money was not less than s., 600
a side on each game do not see how he can
fail to accept this offer of mine. If Mr..
Schaefer fancies 800 points is too short game
at the balk line, I will be glad to increase the
number of points to 500 This is certainly long
enough. am unwilling to play more than one
night at one style of game. for the simple rea
son that there is better test of skill and nerve
in one nights play than in two or more.
Regarding Mr.. Schaefer's proposition to toss
for choice of tables, it appears utterly absurd
and inconsistent, in view of the fact that for
the past l6 years he has exclusively used the
makers table used in my challenge.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
WILL GET THERE SOME DAY.

The Philadelphia Division of the B. & O.
Hasn't Paid Expenses, SO Far.
A number of capitalists friendly to the
Baltimore AMI Ohio are talking OF building
belt around Baltimore to help out the
railroad. Last year the Philadelphia di-
vision of the road did not earn enough to
pay operating expenses; but it is said that
the Jersey Central, the New York con-
nection of the road, will make $500, 900 by
making running arrangements with the
Baltimore and Ohio.
To pay this amount the Philadelphia di-
vision will have to earn five times as much
as it did last year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
THE SPIDER IN TOWN.
Ike Weir and His Friends Visit PittsburE
Somewhat Quietly.

Ike Weir, the Belfast Spider, arrived myste-
riously in the city early yesterday morning. and
just as mysteriously disappeared. He stopped
a few hours at the st. Nicholas Hotel, and was
accompanied by ]. R. Welch, of Canton; ]. A.
Donnelly, of jamestown, N. Y, and Crist
McCarrol, of Chicago. The party left for
Wheeling early yesterday morning.
To an acquaintance the spider" said he was
in excellent conditition and expected to have a
hard fight with Frank Murphy. He could not
say definitely where the battle would take
place but he expected 1t would come off
further away from Chicago than did the Nc
Auliffe-Myer contest. The Spider" does not
underrate Murphy and consequently intends to
get into the best possible condition to meet
him. Speaking of Warren he said: Il don't
think Warren wants to fight anybody who will
give him hard battle"
1t is understood that Weir and his friends
have gone to West Virginia to try and select
suitable training quarters. Accommodations
have been offered them in the vicinity Of Char
lesion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
ON TIE DAY OF HIS MARRIAGE,

Mysterious Disappearance Of an Expected
Bridegroom at Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS, March 8.-James W.
Viccars, bookkeeper, disappeared under
mysterious circumstances Wednesday. The
day had been named for his marriage to
Miss Hattie B. Ray, of 313 Newton avenue.
Viccars, with one of the members of the
firm, had gone to the Court House and Sc
cured the marriage license. He called upon
his prospective bride in the forenoon, and,
upon leaving, assured her that she could
expect him to call with the carriage
promptly at o'clock, but he failed to keep
the appointment. Thatday after dinner he
had disappeared and no trace of him has
been found
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
A WORD OF WARNING.

A WORD OF WARNING.
There white each represented be good 'Ioy;"
they ARE NOT but like all cous lack the peculiar and remarkable qualities Of
the genuine. Ask for Ivory" Soap and Insist upon getting it.
Copyright 1885, BY Proctor Ga-rto
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
STREET RAILROAD BILL PASSED.

ing the Terms of COuncilmen.
HARRISBURG, March SIN the Senate
to-day bill was passed finally for the in
corporation and regulation of street rail-
way companies to take place of the laws Of
1878, declared unconstitutional by the
Supreme Court.
In the House Representative Robson, Of
Allegheny, introduced bill fixing the
term of Councilmen in cities of the third
class, providing that terms of Select Coun-
cilmen be four years, Common Councilmen,
two years; the Councilmen elected under
existing laws to serve their terms.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
THE COMMITTEE ORGANIZED.

The High School, Its Attendance and Its
New Optical Lantern.
The High School Committee last night
elected DIR. Benham Chairman, and the fol-
lowing subcommittee were appointed: Sup
plies, Messrs. Hartzell, Adams and Ben
ham; repairs, Messrs. Buckley, McKain
and Rodgers, and on the janitor's new
building, Messrs. Phelps, Holmes and Nc
Candles.
Principal Woods report showed the en-
rollment of pupils at the High School for
the month to be 639, and an average daily
attendance of 500. A committee was ap-
pointed to secure an optical lantern for use
in the school. The date for the annual
commencement was fixed for June 27. Bills
were approved amounting to S173 O6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
A BOARDING HOUSE THIEF CAUGHT

By an Inmate of the House Who Follows
Him Several Squares.
A thief stole an overcoat from Schreiber's
Hotel, in the Allegheny Diamond the other
day and last evening returned and took an
other. He was detected by one of the board
ers, who followed him, expecting to meet
policeman.
He finally invited the thief into a saloon
to have a drink. The invitation was ac-
cepted and the'thief was asked to remain in
the saloon minute.
The boarder went out for policeman
when the thief followed and struck him on
the head with cobblestone. An officer ar
rived and arrested the man. He gave his
name as Spencer
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
Inhnnx Ward. Statement.

NEW YORK, March S.-Captain John M. Ward
cables the following from Paris: IF the OPEN
ing game between the Chicago and All Amer
lea baseball teams in London takes place next
Wednesday, 1 may decide to remain with the
party and play there. leaving for home Thurs
day. 1t is settled that we shall play here Friday
and in Bristol Saturday, but the future dates
are uncertain. In reply to your cablegram ask
ing again if intended to go to Washington. 1
can say nothing definite. In all probability I
shall arrive at no decision until some time after
my arrival home"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
M'KEEsPORT ALL RIGHT.

The Clnb Secures New Grounds in the
Center of the City.
Manager Torreyson, of the McKeesport
club, was in the city yesterday and was in
very cheerful mood. His team is now thor
oughly complete, he says, and the new grounds
in the center Of the city have been secured. 1t
is expected that about 81, 900 will be subscribed
for the club to-day. If this amount is realized
the club will have good balance to start the
season with after paying for the fencing, etc..
of the new grounds.
The new grounds win be a great benefit to
other clubs of the County League as their
location will insure good attendance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
THE COUNTY LEAGUE.
Some Important Changes Made in Its Con.
stitutiOn Last Night.

stitutiOn Last Night.
A meeting Of the Allegheny County Baseball
League was held at the rooms OF Al Pratt last
evening. There were ten representatives pres
ent and President Clark occupied the chair. .
The revision of the constitution was the only
business to discuss, and a few important
changes were made. 1t was agreed that post
poned games be only played when all the clubs
interested are willing that is, where two clubs
have postponed game if one club de-
clines to play the game shall not
be counted. 1t was also agreed that any club
shall forfeit its deposit of SIS if it does not plav
the season out. The Spalding ball will be used
by the league, and each club shall pay all ex-
penSes incident to games played on It's grounds
Another important change was made relative
to signing players. On this point il was agreed
that after to-day no player who signs with a
minor or major league shall be allowed TO play
in the county league. Heretofore it has been
found that players commence the season with
minor or major leagues. and when it is about
half over return home and are engaged by
some of the county clubs. The new rule is to
prevent this.
The Schedule Committee will meet on Thurs
day evening next
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-09
A SERIOUS SHOOTING AFFRAY.
Two Men Become Involved In n Quarrel and
One Is Badly Injured.

Two Men Become Involved In a Quarrel and
One Is Badly Injured.
A serious shooting affray occurred at
Leetsdale, near Sewickley, early yesterday
morning, which May result in murder. A
party was in progress at the house of John
Ochern, during the progress OF which two of
the guests had quarrel. About o'clock
they retired from the parlor and few mo-
ments later two shots were fired in the front
yard.
The guests ran out and found Michael
wound in his shoulder and another in his
neck. He claimed that George Richey had
shot him. The Sewickley police officers
started in pursuit of the alleged assailant of
Ryan and captured him. He was placed in
the county Jail to await the result of Ryan's
injuries.