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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
American Trotters In Demand.

The market for American trotters of speed is
spreading in all directions. AnAustrian syndi-
cate is endeavoring to purchase the famous
trotter Harry Wilkes 2:lS111, and Rosalind
Wilkes, 2:l41%, from the Sire brothers. Harry
Wilkes is held at $4,000 and Rosalind Wilkes
at S3O,0OO
Kenilworth the trotter that was the star of
Mayor Grants stable, and was sold at auction
last fall, is reported to have died of lung fever
while on the way to South America on the
steamship Advance. Kenilworth, while on the
circuit five years ago, under the care of John
Murphy, bid fair to work into the front rank of
trotters, but he appeared to lack the stamina
for bruising campaigns. Hewas injured on the
New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad
about two years ago, and that also set him back
for time. John Scanned paid s., 900 for Kenil-
worth at the auction sale, and the horse was
shortly sold at an advance to Mr.. Peter Duryea,
who intended to enter him in trots abroad.
The horse was subsequently bought by Mr..
Kicker for $500 His last owner thought he
would prove a winner on the track in South
America.-M. Y. Sun.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
BLAMED ON THE WHITE CAPS.
The Attempted Assassination of a Promi-
nent Minneapolis Editor.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, February 2S.-
The "White Caps" attempted to murder J.
P. Smith, editor of the Furniture Ne,os, OF
this city. tonight. Mr.. Smith has been in
receipt of IA letters, all received since JAN
uary q, and all signed 'White Caps" with
the usual skull and cross bones, and all
breathing threats of summary vengeance
unless he should leave the city immediate
ly, The last letter was received last
night, and threatened a. dose of cold
lead unless its demands were COM
piled with forthwith. Mr.. Smith gave
no heed to the letters. This evening, as he
was sitting in his Office, the door was opened
by man muffied up to the ears in heavy
coat, and wearing broad -brimmed slouch
hat, pulled well down over his eyes.
Without word he presented pistol at
MA Smiths head and fred. The bullet
pierced Smiths ear, but being of but %
caliber was fattened against his skull.
The twould-be murderer fed, and no
trace Of him has as yet been found.
The wounded man apparently experiences
little trouble from the wound, but the doc
tors say hat shock may possibly have
been infiEted upon the base of the brain,
which win prove serious. Mr.. Smith is
at loss to account for the attack, he hay
ing, to his knowledge, no enemies who
would wish to take his life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
CLOUDS IN THE BALL SKY.
Not n Ball TO be Turned Till the Grade
Trouble is Settled.

Not a Ball to be Turned Till the Grade
Trouble is Settled.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.i
NEW YORK, February 8.-Dark clouds are
rolling up in the baseball sky, and as the sea-
son draws near the prospect for trouble be-
Genes more threatening. The great horse car
strike of this city will be small compared
with the strike promised by the base
ball players, for they say that
not ball will be turned by League
player next season unless the present trouble is
settled. The whole trouble comes from the
new grading system, which cuts down many of
the players salaries, whereas the League con-
tract specifies that player shall not sign con-
tract for less than the amount of salary he re-
ceived during the season before.
Sowders received s. $50 last season, and has
been graded at 2,25O. Glasscock received
S., 1000, and his grade calls for $500. Denny, of
indianapolis, and Whitney, of Washington, have
the same cause for complaint. The cases of the
two former men will serve as tes land until they
are settled not a Brotherhood player who has
not as yet signed contract will do SO. In the
absence of President Ward. j. G. F. Blackhurst
will have charge of the case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
THE AMERIoAN CRIokErERs.
Players Selected TO Go and Tackle the
Britishers.

NEW YORK, February &.-The American
Cricket Team which will cross the Atlantic
next summer to play against the best cricket
clubs in Ireland, Scotland and England, on
their own wickets, has at last seen selected and
consists of the following gentlemen: d. s.
Newhall captain; F. E. Brewster, J. A. Scott,
W. Scott w. Brockill w. c. Morgan, II. L
Brown, G. S. Patterson, w. c. Lowry, A. IT,
Thomson, ]. S. Sharp, n. Etting and d. Z.
Stoever, provided the last named gentleman Is
not detained by business.
The team, which is about as strong as could
re made, will start on or about June 49, and
the first match viii be played on July and
against Trinity College, Dublin. The other
matches are as follows: July and 5, at the
some city, against Gentlemen of Ireland; July
s and 9, at Edinburgh, against Gentlemen OF
Scotland; July II and Il, at Liverpool, against
Gentlemen of Liverpool; July Is and l6, at
either Clifton or Cheltenham, against the
Gentlemen of GloucestershiIe; on July Is and
19, at Oral, against Gentlemen ofSurrey; July
p and % at historical Lords, against the
Marleybone Cricket Club: July % and 26 at
Maidstone, against the Gentlemen of Kent;
July % and 80, at Southampton, against Gentle
men of Hampshire; August and 2, at Ports.
mouth, against United Service; August and
6, at Brighton, against Gentlemen of Sussex;
August and9. at Oral OF Lords, against either
Oxford or Cambridge University.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
THE COUNTY LEAGUE.
How the TO- Club Schedule Can be Carried
0uE,

How the To- Club Schedule Can be Carried
Ont.
Secretary Barr, Of the Allegheny County
League, last evening stated that the only way in
which a ten-club schedule could be arranged
was to commence the season on April l3 and
finish on October 10. This arrangement would
result in q games for each club, and that
would make an odd game. The difficulty,
therefore, would be to determine on what
ground each club would hare TO play. Accord
ing 70 ordinary rules the home club would
naturally have the best of the bargain in
monetary sense. This seems stumbling
block.
After considering the matter, however, any
body viii see that it ought not to be stumb-
ling block at all as far as receipts are con-
cerned. Let each club in playing the odd game
agree to divide the receipts. That settled, if it
becomes question of respective advantage as
far as grounds are concerned. toss can be
made for choice of grounds This is not only
fair but under the circumstances is business
like; so much so that obiectors will probably
be those who don't want ten clubs in the
league
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01

Secretary Of the Treasury. wInLIAM WINDOW
Secretary Of Va. .REDFIELD PROCTOR
Secretary Of the Interior. JOHN F. SWIFT
Attorney General. ..........J John w. NOBLE
Postmaster General JOHN WAEAfAKER
Secretary of Agriculture. :. JEREMIAH RUsK
W. H.. b. Miller, ex-law partner Of Pres
ident-elect Harrison, who accompanied him
to this city, and whose name has been often
mentioned as the coming Attorney General,
is now talked of for Solicitor General. He
said there was no foundation for the story
printed this morning from Toledo that he
had written to friend there saying he had
accepted the position of Attorney General.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
A TRUST In PROSPECT.

The Starch Manufacturers Holding Meet.
ing to Consider Prices.
CHICAGO, February pa number of
gentlemen representing the starch manu-
featuring industry throughout the country
are here. This afternoon they began a
private meeting which lasted until late
hoifr, and is to be resumed tomorrow.
George Fox, of Cincinnati, who is among
those in attendance, was asked the nature of
the meeting. He said:
prices are in very demoralized con-
dition and we are discussing trade matters
with view to bringing about better ones.
There are also some scandalous stories out
about the trade which we want to consider"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
Season Baseball Tickets.

The officials have decided on the price of
tickets for next season. In prices they have
drawn a wide distinction between the value of
a gentleman's ticket and that of lady. Of
course the latter is favored, presumably be-
cause the presence of ladies adds more caste to
the proceedings. However, the price of an
ordinary season ticket will be S35 and only 100
will be issued at that figure. Season tickets
for ladies will only be $40, but the number to
be issued limited to So The tickets above
named will be on sale on April /,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
New Orleans Winners.

NEW ORLEANS, February 2S-The weather
was warm and cloudy to-day, and there was a
large attendance at the races. The track was
in good condition.
First race, half mile-Lizzie Scott won 10 5Ox
seconds, Cleo Martin second, Dot third.
Second race. four-and-a-half furlongs-Tudor
won in lo2lk, Macaulay second, Los Webstersthird.
Third race, 1ive-eighths of mile-Lamont won,
Lord GrOsvenor second, Henry Hardy third.
Fourth race, seven-eighths of a mie-Pritchett
won in 1884 Mirth second, Jim Nave third.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
A SMALL BOOK WOULD DO.
The List of Callers Who Want Nothing Is
Very Long One.

In the course of conversation, one of the
Illinois delegation, to-day, with view to
relieving any apprehension the President
elect may have been under and to demon
strate the informality of thevlsit, remarked:
General, I have nothing. to ask for."
Then, with glance into futurity, he hastily
added, ''That is, just now
General Harrison smilihgly remarked:
'I am thinking of opening book in which
members and other interested persons may
execute release in advance
"Well, General" said Mr.. Cannon, call
I have got to say is that very little book
will last clear through your administra-
tion "
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
Brnddock All Right.

Secretary Barr, of the Allegheny County
League, received definite word yesterday that
the Braddock club had secured grounds. The
club will, therefore, remain in the league, as
stated in yesterdays DISPATCH. The Nc
Keesport and Homestead clubs are particular
ly glad of this, as it will tend to keep up an
enthusiasm in these localities that couldn't be
kept up were Braddock not in the arena. The
grounds have been secured from the officials of
the Bellevernon Railroad Company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
ALL HAVE TO CALL on HIM.
Politicians of Both Parties Drop In Side by
Side With Bishops.

POIuc1ans OF Both Paftles- Drop In SIde by
Side With Bishops.
Among General Harrisonis many callers
to-day were Speaker Carlisle and Chief JUS
tlce Fuller. who inquired as to the .Presi-
dent-elect's wishes in regard to the. cere-
monies on the stand the day of
Inauguration. Other visitors were ex-
Senator Ferry, General Schenck,
Congressman Guenther, Of Wisconsin;
cial Gazette; General Swain, of the Army;
ex-Congressman Van Voorhis, of New York;
Governor Cheney, of New Hampshire, and
h. L. Swords, Sergeant-at-Arms Of the Re-
publican Executive Committee.
Two callers who attracted much attention
in this political gathering. were Bishops
Newman and Hurst. of the Methodist
Church,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
HALFORD HAS A MASCOT.
The Newspaper Men Give Him a Gilded
Horseshoe and He Cleans House.

The Newspaper Men Give Him a Gilded
Horseshoe and He Cleans House.
Private Secretary Halford has received
bis mascot. 1t is a gilded horseshoe. and
rests upon the mantle in the Office room with
conspicuous label saying that it is the gift
of several handsome newspaper men. The
quarters of the Private Secretary and stenog-
raphers were enlarged to-day by the removal
of the bed and other furniture from the
room in the rear of the one thev have been
occupying, and the putting there of desks
and typewriters.
The change was a bright idea of Mrs.
Harrison's. She spent some time in the
office this morning, chatting with Mr.. Hal
ford and the others, and suggesting i'm
provements in the arrangement OF things.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
GRIPMEN IN SESSION.
At $50 This Morning No Definite Action In
the Proposed Strike.

At $50 This Morning No Definite Action in
the Proposed Strike.
A largely-attended meeting Of the grip
men Of the Penn avenue line was held last
night in Flecker's Hall, near Twenty
eighth street, Penn avenue. 2
The meeting was secret, but very lively.
It began at about 11:SO, but the meeting did
not get well under way until after mid
night, and as a result, at the time of going
to press, no definite action had been decided
upon.
They were still in session at $50 this
morning, with the fate of people out along
the line hanging in the balance. A strike
may or maj not occur, and they, may or
may not be obliged to walk into town.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
River Telegrams.

ESPECIAL TELEeRAMs TO THE DrsPATcH.l
BRowNsvILLE-River feet inches and
stationary. Weather cloudy. Thermometer
$50 at 8 P. N.
MoRGANTowN-River feet inches and
stationary. Weather clear Thermometer 4So
at 4 p. NJ.
WARREN-River frozen. Weather cloudy and
mild.
PARKERsBURG-Ohio river feet and sta
tionary. Up-Jacob Heathrington with tow Of
ties for Pittsburg, at leA. NJ. Down-Twilight
with tow, at P. NJ; Hudson due down; locals
on time; so RATS Of timber sent out.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
VIII Fight In the West.

BOSTON, February &-Yesterday at a meet
ing of the hackers Of Ike Weir, of Boston, and
Frank Murphy, of England, feather weights,
new match was arranged between those pugil-
lists for the championship of the world, the fight
to be to finish with skin gloves, between the
18th and 10Th of March, at a place within $50
miles of Chicago, tor S, 900 side.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
Rig nIark.Dovvu Sale.

Go to the big mark-down sale of clothing
for men and boys at the HUI. The people
will never have another chance to buy
clothing at such low prices as we are offer
ing at this sale. We want room and the
goods must be sold at the Boston Clothing
House, 439 Smithfeld st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
MILLER Is READY.
He VIII Go With swartwoOd If Jimmy
Calvin Goes.

Calvin Goes.
Jimmy Calvin is enthusiastic about the pro-
jected baseball trip of Manager Ed Swartwood.
Yesterday Calvin received a letter from George
Miller, the popular local catcher. in which the
latter said that he will certainly 60 with Swart-
wood if Calvin goes. 'Gentle Jeems" states,
and very logically, that nobody can stop him or
any other player from going anywhere between
now and April 1. He further claims that a
bustling trip, such as a Southern journey
would be, would do him and others good. Gal
vim also says that if the combination starts
from here they can pick up Dunlap, Conway,
Beckley and Staley, and team could be put
on the field to make it lively for anybody.
''And wen all be the better for the contests, -
said Calvin.
On the strength Of Miller's letter and Gal
wins opinion. Swartwood has written Memphis
and other Southern towns to secure dates and
q guarantee. OF course the boys are not in a
position to run much risk financially, ana if
guarantees are forthcoming they will venture.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
IT'S In THE AIR.
continued trom Fsrst Paqe.

which ali Presidents and Presidents-elect
must observe. General Harrison will call
on President Cleveland on Saturday fore
noon, and in the afternoon of the same day
the General will return the call at the
White House.
The American eagle would fall If this
highly important business was not attend
ed to.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01

Mr.. A. L Burkholder. who managed the re-
cent three-day pedestrian contest at Wheeling,
arrived in the city yesterday. He does not
speak highly Of Wheeling as town for legiti-
mate sporting events. He says, however, that
two prominent business men in Wheeling want
him 70 manage q six-day in either Buffalo or
Baltimore.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01

The McKeesport ball club is getting stronger.
and, practically speaking, the manager has ali
the men he wants Yesterday be signed Bor-
land the catcher of Brookville the Mountain
League champions two years ago. Last year
Boriand caught for Butler.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
nIn.sncIu.elit. Own. rhem.

EIOM Int bOsIOu dIODtsI
And now there is proud rivalry between the
four new States to see which can show the
most and the heaviest mortgages. Old Massa-
chusetts owns large share of every one of the
new stars in the flag.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01

A library is to be established in Paris
in which only books and writings by women are
to be admitted. Carmen sylvia" the poetry
writing Queen of Roumania, has accepted the
Presidency of the library.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
INDIANAPOLIS HEARD FROM.
How They Fix the Cabinet at Hatrison's Old
Home-Ofher GuessesA


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcHi
INDIANAPOLIS, February 2s.-A conf
Dental friend Of General Harrison in
indianapolis states that there will ce5tainly
not be more than two changes in the Eabi-
net selections of the President-elect. There
is probability that Proctor will be the
Secretary of War instead of Rusk, and tfist
Senator Palmer will be Secretary Of AgfA
culture. The Navy portfolio will go ID
New York instead of the new Cabinet POI
sition.
It is stated positively that Mr.. Plat will
not be in the Cabinet, but that the New
York representative will he Warner Miller.
It is stated that, therefore, if the contem-
plated changes are made, the Cabinet will
stand:
Secretary o. ctdte. BLAINE
Treasury .................:::- WINDOW
Postmaster General. ..... .WANAMAKER
Kdr.. ................: ,;;...... .PRocToR
Nary vy....................s...W WARNER MILLER
Inferior. oBLE
Attorney General. ......W. n. II. MILLER
Agriculture. ........, PALMER
The Associated Press at Washington thus
arranges the plums:
Secretary Of State. g, BLAINE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01

British Money for Dempsey.
LONDON, March 1.-Hinde has deposited E5
to back Pritchard, of London. to fight Demp-
sey for El,OO0 side. Dempsey will be allowed
E100 for expenses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
Prime Minister Crispi Resigns.
semi-OmcialIy Confirmed.

The report of Sir Julian Pauncefote's ap-
pointment as British Minister to the United
States is semi-oficially confirmed. The Press
Association says it has authority to announce
the fact, and gives sketch of the new Minis
ter'S career.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
FIERY FORAKER'S FIX
John C. Eckel Answers the Buckeye
Governors Recent Letter.
MISTAKEN is THE POLITE TERM
By Which He Characterizss the Version
Given by ]. Benson.
A DECIDED QUESTION OF vERACITY.
Foraker Was Only Too Eager to be the Leader Of a
Blaine Stampede.

The Governor of Ohio seems to be in
volved in quite controversy. John g.
Eckel, the Chicago reporter. has written an
answer to his recent letter. Some inside
history of the Chicago Convention is given.
His account of the now famous interview
differs materially from that of Foraker him
SELF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
A Scaut Welcome.

Empress Frederick and her daughters ar
rived at Kiel to-day. They were welcomed by
Prince Henry.
Only one newspaper, Liberal journal, well
coined the return of Empress Frederick to
Germany.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-01
T HE WEATHER.

river q ?. NJ. as Tss. fall of OIL feet in the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-08-31
A VISIT TO ZOAR.

Something About the Zoarites-A SinSulas
Community - Historical Sketch of q
Strange People.
In little valley in Tuscarawas County,
o., stands the town of Zoar, inhabited by
quaint, interesting community. A placid
stream flows through the valley almost en-
cigcling the houses which nestle together,
their red tile roofs and rude examples OF
Dutch architecture loaning sense of ro-
nance to spot embellished by the hand OF
nature. Surrounded by green hillsides,
contented and Industrious, the Zoarites live
as one family with a common father" and
one ob]ect-peace. They originally came
from Wurtemberg. At the beginning Of
the present century one Paul Baemler
found it consistent with his religious ideas
to take exceptions to some of the doctrines
and practices of the Lutheran church in his
native province OF liberal views, and with
due regard for the rights of his fellow
man, he set himself to the task of correct
ing the abuses. At first the town folk re.
fused to give ear to his preaching, but al
the end of eight years he had acquired s
large following. So great did his power be-
come that the authorities took alarm and be.
gan series of prosecutions that ultimatel!
led to his being eXiled. Baemler's career,
from 1910 to his advent in America, is under
q cloud of civic and religious complications
through which, at the critical moments,
shines forth his love for those he ruled
Some two hundred had determined upon
following him across the Atlantic, but,
when the time for departure had arrived,
their hearts failed them and the number
1windled down to seventeen. The members
of this sturdy little band were prepared to
endure all forms of privation in order te
enjoy religious liberty. Their sufferings
were far greater than they had anticipated,
so severe, indeed, that five persisted on theil
journey inland. They wandered through
Northern Maryland and Virginia, crossed
the Ohio river and faced north. On &
bright autumnal afternoon, in 1915, they en-
tered the valley now entirely owned by
them Baemler was quick in noting the adj
vantages offered by a settlement here anG
founded the "Community at Zoar.'
For thirty six years the Zoarites pros.
pered In 1851 the cholera almost exter
minated them. the few that survived the
epidemic set about to ebuld the power Of
Zoar and succeeded. Baenler died shortly