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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
sILCOTT IN ANTREAL.
Canadian Detectives Think They Are on the
Defnulter's Track.

Defnulter's Track.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcH.i
MONTREAL, December 22.-The report
was current here to-day that Silcott. the de-
faulting cashier Of, the House of Represen.
tatives, and his mistress, Herminie Thibault,
were in Montreal. Similar reports have been
current here for some time, but all efforts to
locate Silcott have failed. The big reward
offered for his capture has induced several
Montreal detectives to take up the case, and
one of them who is working on the case
claims to have q clue that will lead
to his arrest. 1t is claimed that about
week ago Herminie Thibault arrived in
Montreal on a visit to a married sister, and
prolonged her visit until yesterday, when
she suddenly announced that she
was going to Quebec. The sister.
when questioned, admitted that she
had visitor, but refused to give any in
formation. The detectives have spotted the
house. and are awaiting developments. They
say they are positive that. the woman in
question is Silcott's mistress, and during
her STAY here she was visited bya man
who, it is claimed, answers Silcott's de-
scription.
The Montreal detectives, however, who
are working on the case, are doing so on the
spec, ind, as they are not certain of their
man, have not yet taken any steps to arrest
the supposed Silcott The only certain
facts id the rumors are that Silcott's mis-
tress issupposed to have been on visit to
q relative in Montreal, and several detec-
tiyes are now trying to make case out of it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
MRS. KNOX AND TIE COUNTESS

MOT Included in totals.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
TO SHOOT ON SIGHT.
The Husband of n Woman Whose Body Was
Resurrecred for Dissection Eager
for Vengeance = Horrible
Work Of the GhouIs.

NOfk Oh tue CHnOutBs
WASHINGTON, December 22.-The grave
robbers have been at work in this city
again, and tomorrow DR.. A. G. Adams, a
demonstrator at one Of the medical
colleges, will be brought into court
on charge Of being concerned in
the affair. Last Friday night the police
stopped carriage near the outskirts of, the
city and'found in it two bodies, one white
and the other colored. The driver and two
other men in the vehicle escaped in the
darkness, leaving their horses and carriage
behind.
1t was at first supposed the bodies came
from potter's field near by, but the body of
the white woman has since been identified
as that of Mrs. Cheek, wife of gentleman
living on South Carolina avenue, in this
city. Her body was to-day reinterred in
the Congressional Cemetery, from which it
had been carried away. An examina-
ton of the body showed that the ears had
been foully mutilated and the fingers
bruised by the force with which the robbers
had stripped the body OF some costly rings
in order that they might not be held on the
serious charge of larceny if caught with the
body.
The law in this city, it is maintained,
makes no provision for the punishment Of
the resurrectionists. The husband of Mrs.
Cheek. however, threatens to shoot on sight
those concerned in theeaffair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
Reported in Washington, and a RecOnciIIa'
tIon Thought Possible.
AL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. !


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH
WASHINGTON, December 22.-Mrs.
Knox, of Pittsburg, and her daughter,
Countess Di Montercole, have arrived here
from their Virginia plantation, and
are stopping at the Normandie. They
are accompanied by Mrs. Barker.
of Pittsburg. 1t is not known exactly
whether they will remain here for the sea-
son or go to Pittsburg, but the chances are
in favor of this city. It is rumored
here that negotiations are pending
between the two families, looking to re-
Cancellation between the Count and his
bride. Some time ago it was stated that
the Count mad been seen near the Virginia
plantation and was striving to be reunited
to his wife.
Now it is said Baron De Fava, the italian
Minister, has been acting in the role Of
peacemaker, having been interested in the
matter by the entreaties of the Counts par
ents. he is in this city, and this, it is sup
posed, is the reason Mrs. Knox and her
daughter have come here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
A GREAT PROGRAMME.

Some Excellent Contests Arranged by the
Heron Hill Gun Club.
The members Of the Heron Hill Gun Club
will have great time on Christmas DaY,
weather permitting The following programme
Of contests and prizes indicate what is in store:
First match, nine blue rocks, entrance 81, i've
prizes, which will consist of turkeys.
Second match ten blue rocks, entrance 81. I've
prizes. First prize. shell case, f5 second prize,
e 50; fourth prize turkey, q 80; nth prize, tur
key. o. So
Third match nine blue rocks entrance fI-First
prize double action ejector revolver. $40: second
prize wool-lined leather gun case, 81 so; third
prize shell case, q: fourth prize, large turkey
y; fifth prize, turkey, q 90.
Fourth match. ten blue rocks, entrance i1-First
prize white handle cArvers, l5: second prize.
Ianeewood fishing rod. o.. third prize 800 10 Ga.
shells q 20; fourth prize, large turkey, y; NH
Fifts match. nine blue rocks. entrance sI-First
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
PUGILIST WARREN ARRESTED.

The Alleged Feather Weight Champion
Strikes a Woman at Frisco.
SAN FRANCISCO. December .22-Tommy
Warren. the feather-weight fakir champion,
was arrested last night in Oakland for beating
John Church's wife, in the latter's notorious
sort He occupied the cell adjoining the one
Church was in himself, and the latter fur
nished the fighter with cigars and whisky un.
til he was bailed out Church not knowing
that it in his house that the little fakir had
given an exhibition of his true character. When
apprised of the facts. Church's rage knew no
bounds Church is serving three months for
beating a man whom he alleged lnsulted his
wife.
Jack Dempsey is after LaBlanche's scalp
harder than ever, and last night after the
Marines decision in the Griffin NJ Mulholland
contest at the Golden Gate Club, he insulted
LaBlanche before large body Of club men,
among other things remarking that the de-
cision, like himself (the Msrine), was no good.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23

Swift's Specific entirely cured me of severe
case of blood poison which obstinately resisted
and refused to be cured for over 26 years. The
regular medical remedies of mercury, and
potash only added fuel to the flame. suffered
during most Of this long time with ulcers,
blotches and sores of, the most offensive char
acter, and was for long time practically an
invalid. In less than 80 days use of s. s. s.
was all cleared up sound and well. This has
been nearly year ago, and no sign of any re-
turn Of the old enemy.
JOHN B. WILLIS;
81 Clark street, Atlanta, Ga.
Swift's Specific cured me Of terrible letter,
from which had suffered for 20 long years. 1
have now been entirely well for five years, and
no sign of any return Of the disease.
Rogers, Ark, May ], 1889. W. H. WIGHT
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free
THE swIFr SPECIFIC Co., Drawer g. At
lanta, Ga. au2I-55MwF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23

packer, of the Athletic Club. to-day. I'VE are
not as sleepy as we look, and think you will
hear some good news from us within week.
Mr. Whitaker Is on on another of his hustling
trips. and when he returns he viii be ready to
talk. Take my word for 1t, there will be eight
clubs in the American Association next year.
We have no intention of allowing the name to
be lost OF losing our place in the National
Agreement. The present mixed state of affairs
in the baseball world cannot last more than
one year at most and when it does run clear
it win be all the better for the people who are
still in the business"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
An Appeal Well Answered.

The Allegheny General Hospital sent out
a thousand circulars to friends of the insti-
tuition some days ago asking for contribu-
tions Of money, clothing and groceries as
Christmas offerings, both for the hospital
and the patients confined there over the hol-
idays. The request has been already hand
somely responded to, and many groceries as
we'll as clothing and drygoods, the latter
principally material for beds and bedding,
have been received in the past few days.
Some 5000 in cash has also been donated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
FISHERS AND HUNTERS.

The United Clubs Hold Meeting and Dis.
cuss Important Matters.
The regular quarterly meeting of the United
Hunting, Fishing and Camping Clubs was held
in the rooms of the Pittsburg Rod and Gun
Club on Saturday evening. Reports from the
various clubs were read and were referred to
the Committee on Publication of Annual Re
ports. ]. W. Hague, the Fish Warden, re-
ported that he had secured 36 convictions for
violation of the fish laws during the past IL
months. The report was well received. anda
warrant ordered drawn in favor Of MI Hague
for S5 for each conviction he secured.
There we're general applications of new clubs
to be admitted to the United. The meeting ad-
journed to meet at the same place on the sec
o1d Saturday in January to- elect officers for
the coming year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
FARRELL AND UPRAM.
The Eastern Mnu Demands Unfair Condi-
lions for a Fight.

mons lOr q Flgnts
John Quinn, the well-known local sporting
man, returned from the East on Saturday, and
will return to Philadelphia to-day to attend the
race between McClelland and Miller tomorrow.
Mr.. Quinn is backing McClelland and thinks
he will defeat Miller. Speaking of the pro-
posed battle between Pat Farrell of this city,
and Arthur Upham, he said that Upham's de-
mands are unreasonable.
Upham wants to fight Farrell at l5S pounds
within four weeks. It is almost impossible for
Farrell to get to that weight in the time speci-
fed. Farrell is willing to fight Upham at l6l
pounds in nine weeks from signing articles for
SE0O0 side. This offer is fair one consider
ing that Farrell is considerably overweight
now. 1t seems, however, that Upham is not
anxious for fair battle. 1t is likely that Far
rell will soon go West if he cannot secure a
satisfactory match in the East.
Mr.. Quinn, speaking of the winter running
races, said that the Eastern meetings are a
great success. He backed Amos for a place
the other day when that horse started with 81
to l against. Mr.. Q tim has done well on the
runners and his luck has continued 70. a long
time. He loas won large amount Of money.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
A MID-WISTER THUNDER STORM.
Buffalo Experiences Singular PheuOme.
non and a Big Gale.

BUFFALO, December 22.-This city wa
visited by the singular phenomenon of I
mid-winter thunder storm early thismOrning
1t started about o'clock and continued
an hour during which the thunder peal
were terrific and lightning almost continu
Gus. The storm was accompanied by higf
wind which blew at the rate Of go miles al
hour.
Signs were torn down and windows and
wires broken. Several small buildings
partially collapsed. The white caps on the
lake were the highest seen in long time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
QUITE DBSPONDENT.
Brotherhood Leaders DISCOURAGED by Mike
Tiernan's DesertiOn.

Ternan's DesertiOn.
John Ward. Al johnson, Ed Hanlon and
other Of the Players League in this city were
quite respondent over Mike Tiernan's action
in signing with the New York League Club.
They all claimed that Tieruan erred when he
stated that the Players League wanted him to
sign for $500 less than be received last year. 1t
was Just the opposite. so it is stated. He re-
ceived 81 500 from the New York club, and it
IS quite likely that he would have been paid
SS,OOO by the Players League. But he asked for
$780, and that was an amount which the mag
mates thought they couldn't stand.
Pm sorry that Tiernan has left u.s." said
Tim Keefe TO a Sun reporter last night. He is
nice fellow and good player, but he doesn't
state the truth when he says the PLAYERS
League offered bin $500 less than his salary
last year. He was too eXOrbitant in his de-
mands. and the League couldn't ses-their way
clear TO meet them. The fact is the PLAYERS
who are demanding such enormous salaries are
simply taking ADVANTAGE of the differences be-
tween the National League and the Players
League."-N. Y. Sun.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
CARROLL WILL WAIT AWHILE.
He viii Come East Before He Signs Any
Contract,

Fred Carroll means to be careful before ap-
pending his name TO any contract. President
Nimick received a letter from him on Satur-
day in which he says: sit is difficult to get any
definite information here as to the situation.
viii, therefore do nothing until come East
which will be shortly after the holidays. When
meet yOu we viii talk business"
This would indicate that Carroll is taking
reasonable and cautious view of the situation,
and it further means that ali rumors about his
having signed new League contract are very
questionable. IL further proves false all stories
about the local club sending a man to San
Francisco to sign him
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
ROCHESTER, IN IT.
A Team There TO be One of Won Der Ahe's
Colleagues.

rEPEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPNTcHi
ROCHESTER, N. Y. December PIT has
just leaked out tonight that Won der Abe and
two other baseball magnates were in the city
two days of last week. They put up at prom
inent hotel. but did not register. They came
here at the solicitation of General Henry
Brinker, baseball enthusiast and a director
in last years local association. Several
secret conferences were held, so it is learned,
and General BrInker. who is worth 100000 and
over practically decided to buy individually
the Rochester franchise, and enter Won der
Ahe's league, retaining Manager Pat Powers,
and giving the latter authority to hire his own
players.
General Brinker is one of the most prominent
men in the city, and able to buy a half dozen
clubs, if he felt so disposed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
baseball on CHRISTMAS Day.

The unusually fine weather at this time of
year has induced efforts to be made to have a
baseball game at Recreation Park on Christ
mas Day. II the weather is as it has been for
the uast day or 81. the KeystoDes colored, and
the Standards. of the Southside, will play
game during the afternoon. If the game takes
place Il viii be a novelty, although games and
championship games at that have been played
here on more disagreeable days than yesterday
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
MURDERED By HIS DOUBLE.
MoIIIe MaEuIres Claim They Did Actually
Kill +. B. GOwen.

PHILADELPHIA, December 22.-An ex-
Body Master of the Mollie Maguires
has sent letter to a Wilkesbarre
paper, saying Franklin B. Gowen was
murdered by his double" The Mol.
lies, he said, had been on Gowen's
track these ten years. A man who looked
like Gowen was selected to do the work.
He bought pistol and watched Gowen
When Mr.. Gowen latter left his hotel, the
day of the murder, the double went into the
room and waited. Gowen came in, and the
MoIlie threw coat over Gowen's face and
shot him, escaping afterward by the win
dow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
THOMAS Is TALKING.
he Believes That Mr.. Brice is Not in
the Race for Senator
M'MAHON A STRONG CANDIDATE
An Endorsement is Expected From the
Knights of Labor.
HIS LOOSELY Conducted CAMPAIGN.
The Springfield Manufacturer WIN Hardly be Second
in the Fight

j. b. Thomas, of Springfield, O., is sure
that his prospects for becoming Senator
are bright. He regards McMahon, and not
Brice, as his strongest opponent. The can
vass of Thomas, however, is really being
conducted in a very loose manner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
ESPECIAL rELneEAll 70 THE prsrErcHl

ESPECIAL. TELEGRAM TO THE DTsPATcHl
WASHINGTON, December 22.-Ex-Con-
gresham O'Neill, the st. Louis Browns
genial counsel, is back here, and from the
way he speaks of his reception at the recent
Brotherhood meeting. it was anything but
satisfactory. He is very much disappointed
IN the action of the Brotherhood In not
taking the St Louis and Columbus clubs
into the fold. These cities, he claims, are
both great baseball towns. He predicts
that both Buffalo and Pittsburg clubs will
be failures as far as the Brotherhood goes.
IF it comes to the extreme, the Association
will organize a six-club circuit. He greatly
favors placing an Association team here, as
he says this is a 25-cent city.
A BROTHERHOOD ERROR.
Regarding the Brotherhood saying that the
laboring element are with them, it is all bosh
in his opinion. Sunday baseball in the West is,
and always will be, largely attended by those
who are compelled to work throughout the
week. As to Comiskey signing with Chicago,
he is non-committal There are very few play
ers in town, in fact All quiet on the Potomac.
The Congressman said: ''Most assuredly the
Association will surmount its present diff
entities. Many people are undoubtedly trying to
kin it, but their efforts will not only fail but
will recon on themselves mean exactly what
I-say when l say that the Brotherhood clubs in
Buffalo and Pittsburg will be failures. There
is not money enough behind either of these
clubs to keep good players and carry team
through losing season, for next season will
certainly be a losing one to both Brotherhood
and League. This is Just as sure as we live. 1
am not making these statements without
authority, because know there has been some
very tall hustling in both the cities named TO
raise s4,UOO or 5000
LOTS OF MONEY WANTED.
Many assessments will be made before the
first season ends, and these new baseball CAPT.
talists will think baseball a very un-
satisfactory business before they are
through with it. St Douis would certainly
have been a frst-class city for the Brotherhood
because there would be only one cluD there. 1t
is only nonsense and claptrap trying TO, under
false pretenses, enlist the sympathies Of the
laboring classes into the Brotherhood scheme.
1t is just as purely capitalistic scheme as any
baseball organization know of"
The officials OF the Washington National
League club still declare Jhaf the club will not
be dropped from the League. There is great
doubt about Baltimore, and some people say
that there haS been no definite deal between
the Baltimore and Washington clubs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23

PHILADELPHIA. December 22-The baseball
world is very quiet here Everybody is await
ing Developments. The American Association
viii pull through all right Notwithstanding
the prssent dark aspect" said &c. Penny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23

prize, hunting coat Ss; second prize double &C
tion revolver, s.; third prize, 800 12-9a shells,
e Is; fourth prize large turkey, e; nth prize,
turkey, 81 so.
Ten-bird races will be shot from nve traps.
Nine-bird races will be shot from three traps.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
VIII Rack sheehau.

The hackers of Davy Sheehan is willing to
put him in a sweepstake with Smith and Rosser,
who have to run at Homestead on Saturday
next. the winner to take all. The race can be
rs yards for $50 or 500 each.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
PHILADELPHIA HASH
The Quaker City Reports 1000 Cases
OF the Dreaded Influenza.
ALL DOWED INSIDE OF A DAY
The Disease so Far Has Appeared in an Ex-
ceedingly Mild Form.
1T CAME LIKE THE GREAT BLIZZARD.
And Thousands Of victims Are Expected to be Heard
From Shortly.

Philadelphia complains of the influenza.
Says she has 1000 cases. So far all are very
slight. Local physicians tear worse will
come. ISome predict thousands OF cases.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
The UnknowA Ready.

The following challenge was left at this once
yesterday:
1 would like to know II Billy Giery wants to
fight my unknown. II he does will meet Giery
at THE DISPATCH orice on Saturday next a.
O'Clock to make match. My unknown will fight
at 100 pounds. JOHN MCDONALD.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
IN EIGHTH PLACE ONCE MORE.
PIttsburE Again Leads Baltimore In the
Clearing House List.

BOSTON, December 22.-The following
table, compiled from dispatches from the
Clearing Houses in the cities named, shows
the gross exchanges for the week ending
December q, 1889, with rates per cent of in
crease or decrease, as compared with the
gross exchanges tor the corresponding week
in 1888:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
A BASEBALL SENSATION.

Manager Mutrie il said to Have Signed
With the Players League.
NEW YORK, December IA document was
exhibited by the Players Brotherhood men to-
night, signed by James Mutrie, and consisting
of an agreement to quit Day and manage the
New York Players club for 1890 at salary of
IS 600. The names of E. f. Bell George F.
Gore and Nick Engel are appended as wit
nesses.
As the agreement purports to be signed to-
day it is probably illegal. even if genuine. 1t
has caused sensation among baseball men,
nevertheless.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
CATARRH TO CONSUMPTION
a Fet0 of the Many Symptoms
of CGt0rTlt, the FOrerN1s-
1aer of Co1ssM1npttOn.

Do you experience ringing or buzzing noises
in your ears?
Are you troubled with hacking cough and
general debility
Does your voice have husky, thick sound
and nasal sort OF twang2
Is your breath frequently offensive from some
unaccountable cause?
Have you dull, oppressive headache, gener-
ally located over the eyes?
Do you have TO hawk and cough frequently
in the effort to clear your throat?
Are you losing your sense of smell and hear
ing. and is your sense Of taste becoming dulled?
Does your nose a1ways feel stopped NJ,
forcing you to breathe through your MOUTH
Are you annoyed BY q constant desire to
hawk and spit ont an endless quantity Of
phlegm?
Is your throat filed with phlegm in the morn
ing, which can only be discharged after violent
coughing, and hawking. and splitting?
Are you troubled with discharge from the
head into the throat sometimes Watery and ex-
cessive; sometimes mucus, thick, sticking TO
whatever it touches; sometimes bloody and
nearly always putrid and offensive?
The Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute is per-
manently located at 323 Penn avenue for the
cure Of this disease Mr.. Hartman speaks:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23

River TeleErams.
Z ESPECIAL TELEeRAMs TO THE DrsPArcH.t
WARREE-River 4 feet $40 inches and ris-
ing. Weather cloudy and cold.
MoR9ANTowE-Rtver feet inches and
falling. Weather clear. Thermometer go at
4P.M
BRowNsvILLE-RiTer feet inches and
falling. Weather clear. Thermometer $50
at 4 p. N.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
A LITTLE RUFFLED
Congressman 0'Neill ASSailS
the Players New League.
LABOR SYMPATHY AS BOSH
President Nimick Receives an In
portant Letter From Carroll.
PAT FARRELTS OFFER TO UPHAM

Congressman o'Nein talks very plainly
about the new baseball League. BE con-
demns the Brotherhood for refusing to ad-
nit St. Louis, and states that Brotherhood
club in Pittsburg will be failure. Fred
Carroll writes an important letter to Presi-
dent Nimick. Pat Farrell makes an offer
70 fight Arthur Upham.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
PI,.Id.u, De Fonusea Not DyIng.

LoNDbN, December 2S.-The Brazilian
Legation, here announces that the illness Of
President Da FOnseca is not serious
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-23
The Fight Scheduled for To-Day.

LONDON, December 22-It is stated that the
fight between Slavin, the Australian pugilist,
and Jem Smith will take place tomorrow fore
noon in a racquet court at Bruges, Belgium.