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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
ABOUT DOUBLE SlGNERS.
Anson States why He Does Not Regard tn
brotherhood Contract.

AuSon States why He Does Not Regard the
brotherhood Contract.
CHICAGO, December 81 don't recognize
the Brotherhood at all" J" said Captain Anson to-
day. when asked if he approved Of players sign
ing brotherhood contracts and afterward sign
ing League contracts. Explaining his position,
he continued; 4 don't want to be quoted as in
favor Of contract breaking. hold that when
man has been reserved by the League, under
his contract of this season, if he signs a Broth
erbood contract it doesn't count, and he is only
keeping his first contract when he signs with
the League for next season"
"You don't mean that to be reserved under
this years contract Is as binding on player as
his signature TO play with the Brotherhood next
season.
II most certainly do, and we will 60 into the
courts TO establish it The League will see If
the Brotherhood has any right TO meddle with
reserved employee You say they had begun
3 suit against Ward? Well, that's just what
that's for"
eWould you sign a man who had previously
signed Brotherhood contractI"
" would sign any reserved man that wanted
regardless of any contract"
"Would you play man who had signed two
contractsg"
eff signed him I'd play him. II didn't
want him TO play wouldn't sign him."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
SULLIVAK'S PLEAsANTRIEs.
The Champion InduIges In a Little Fun at
New York.

New York.
NEW YORK, December 25-John 4. Sullivan
INDUCED in little pleasantly on the occasion
of his flying visit to Elizabeth Monday night,
which has caused good laugh among the
sporting men at the expense of Albert Rigby, a
waiter at RYan's Hotel. Waiter Rigby, while
attending to the wants Of Sullivan and his com
panions, was playfully pinched on the muscle
of his arm by the slugger, whom he did not
know, and who was feeling good. The pinch
was corker. and turned the flesh black and
blue, almost drawing blood. Rigby flared up
and was about to slug Sullivan, when the latter
smilingly extended his hand and apologized for
the act, at the same time pressing half dollar
into the indignant walters hand to assuage his
pain.
The latter replied stifHy, Il accept your
apology, sir. but don't try II again" At which
remark Sullivan grinned When the waiter
learned who his customer was he shuddered to
think of what might have resulted had he
rashly struck the worlds champion.
John L intended to spend Christmas in Bos-
ton, but several friends in this city prevailed
upon him TO partake of Christmas dinner
which will be given in his honor tomorrow
night The big fellow read the challenge which
Frank P. Slavin issued TO him. He said to-
night regarding this manifesto: II don't desire
TO say anything about either Slavin or jackson
until after / return from Mississippi. SlaYin's
challenge shall ignore. He knows that will
not fight for 5000 or 5000. He is 5000 miles
away now. and when he arrives here it will be
time enough to talk about a match. Both he
and Jackson know perfectly well that will
meet them If they get the backing"
The directors of the California Athletic Club
have decided to grant Jack McAuliffe an ex-
tension OF two weeks from February 10, the
date originally fixed for his SIGHT with Jimmy
Carroll The lightweight champion injured his
left thumb in his recent fight with DAILY in Bos-
ton, and he asked for the postponement on that
account He will start for San Francisco jan
uary S, in company with Billy Madden. AL
ready there have been numerous bets made on
the result of the contest in this city, and in
every case where even money was offered on
Carroll, McAuliffe's friends eagerly snapped
nm the Napers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
CRISP lABOUT CHRISTMAS.

THE Christmas Tree Entertainment at the
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church, last evening,
was most enjoyable affair. There was as
much genuine fun gotten out Of it as out Of
many more pretentious affairs.
REPORTS from McKeesport say that the
drunkenness in that city yesterday was unpre-
cedented. The general cause is believed to be
the mild but bracing weather. The lookup was
crowded during the grearer part of the day.
Mr. OSWALD WERNER, the dyer. appreclat-
ing long and faithful service, yesterday gave a
gold watch and chain to Mr. John Hermanns-
doerfer, of James street, Allegheny, who has
been engaged with Mr.. Werner's establishment
for over quarter Of q century.
AT the Eighth U. P. Church yesterday fore
noon there was large attendance. The chill
dren of the Sunday school were out with their
parents Rev. Mr.. Wallace preached a sermon
upon Gods presents to man, the MISSION Of
Jesus, the gift Of the Bible, the sending Of the
Holy Spirit and the dedication of the Sabbath
Fifty-two presents were given to children Of
the Sabbath school for good attendance. A
silver-headed umbrella was presenteGto Mr..
Samuel B. Charters. and a Eeat speech to the
children was made by Mr.. E. s. Morrow, the
City Controller.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
Sporting Notes.

THERE were the customary chicken fights in
the local suburbs yesterday.
JACK McAULIFFE, the lightweight pugilist,
will leave for San Francisco shortly.
&c. McCLELLAND. the pedestrian, returned
home from Philadelphia yesterday. He and
his backer won we'll on Tuesday nights race.
McClelland is now ready for another ten-mile
race.
Iris said that Jake Kilrain will receive an
offer from the Southern Athletic Club Of the
professorship of boxing, and that he will
accept the position and make New Orleans his
permanent home.
Iris pity this baseball war was ever started.
So far it has done no good. 1thas ruined many,
caused many players to become personal enc
mics, split up the press into different factions
and is gradually demoralizing the game.-PhfL-
ddeLphtd Call
GEORGE GODFREY was asked his opinion of
the result of the proposed Sullivan-Jackso
fight He said: when Sullivan meets Jack
son he'll find before him the best man he ever
faced. 1 don't say jackson will win. but take
my tip, if Sullivan isn't in the best of shape
he'll be whipped, and under any circumstances
he'll have to fight as he never did before to get
the decision"
THERE are rumors afioat that at the meeting
of the Racing Board of the League of Ameri-
can Wheelmen next month steps will be taken
to have that prominent cyclist, Willie Windle,
reinstated to the amateur ranks Windle was
declared professional lastsspring. Should he
be reinstated, which is not Improbable, it Is ex.
pected that he will form one of, the team of
racers that the Berkely Athletic Club contem-
plates sending to Europe.
JIM DAILY, the well-known middle weight of
Philadelphia, was standing in front of the
Girard House early on Monday morning, when
Constable Jack Fogarty came up There has
been bad blood between Fogarty and DAILY for
some time. and Daly's friends have been talk
ing of matching him against Fogarty, but no
forfeit was put up. When Fogarty saw
DAILY he walked up to him and said: '.Say Jim,
do you want to fight mer' Il don't know" re.
piled DAILY; Il will tell you after my return
from New Orleans" You're a cur and you
won't fight" said Fogarty, and then Jacks left
shot out and took DAILY in the jaw. DAILY made
a return by swinging his right, but Fogarty
ducked and planted his right hard on DAVIS
chest Then the men clinched and both did
some good short arm work for two minutes,
when they were separated by their friends.
THAT man has got to fight me before he goes
to New Orleans" said Fogarty. 'sHe has been
until can stand it no longer
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
A LITTLE sOUTHsIDE MELEE.


When Beer Flowed, Angry Passions Rose
Apace, and Blood Was Let.
There was small-sized row on the South
side yesterday that ended by man being
cut in the head. Leopold Kunkle, Jacob
Kanineski and John Volinski were in a
house on the Birmingham road, near the
Mt. Oliver Incline station. They were put
ting In the day in the good old Gsmbrinian
style. About o'clock dispute arose, and
the men began to fight.
During the fracas it is said Volinski
drew knife and made dash at Kunkle's
head. The latter succeeded in warding off
the first blow, but second struck him on
the back of the head. inAicting scalp
wound about two inches long. The police
were notified, but Volinski disappeared by
running back over Monastery Hill. Kani-
neski was locked up in the TwentY-eighth
ward station house as an accomplice in the
matter.
The injured man was taken to his home
near by and physician called. His wound
was dressed and the man will be about in q
few days. The police kept sharp lookout
for his assailant last night, but until a
late hour he had not been found.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
The Resulls az GutteuberE.

5ePECLAL TKLEGRA4 TO THE DlsfATcH.l
NEW YORK. December 26-The races at
Gutenberg resulted as follows:
First race, five furlongs-Flambeau first Wis
sahickon second. Hemet third. Time 1:O54.
Betting-Flambeau. 3 to /; Wissahickon, TO 1;
Hemet, 81 to1.
second race. one and one-eiFhth miles-Vigilant
first, Wynwood second, Gallatin third. Time, 2:oS,
Betting-Vigilant. s to s; Wynwood, to l; Cal
Third race ive-eiEhths Of mile-Lomax first
Holscotch second, Extra third. Time. l:06z.
Betting-Lomax, to l; Hotscotch, 2tol ]; Extra,
60 to1
Fourth race, five. eighths of mile-Jim Murray
first. Marty second Bass Viol third Time
l:o5K. Betting-Jim MURRAY, 10 toll: Marty B, ~
Fifth race, one miie-vendetta first, Bellwood
second. Now or Never third. Time, l:4I. Betting
Vendetta 100 to l; BeIlwood, to 2; NOW or
Never, II to 10.
Sixth race, seven-eIghths Of mile-Lottery
first Tyrone second, 1eddington. third. Time
1851. Betting-Lottery, to l; TySones 2, to 5;
Teddington, Sto1. asr
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

characteristic was apparent in the young
woman's face that she threatened to commit
suicide unless the police would assist her,
Inspector McAleese took stock in the
mortuary company, which she wished to
establish With the Coroner. The right
hand pocket Of her sealskin saeque was
tenanted by package Of paris green.
Enough of the bucolic preparation for
potato bugs was found to kill million Of
the invaders Of potato patches, or half
dozen human beings
The girl said she had met q young man
named Fred Seibert last September at Bar
NUNS circus in Allegheny. The acquaint-
ance was kept up, and in the case Of short
time ripened into an engagement About
ten days ago Seibert left the city and has not
communicated with her since. As he said
nothing to her of his intended departure she
is of the opinion that he left to avoid her.
She says that her family have turned her
out. If Seibert does not come back and
marry her she will take her own life.
Inspector McAleese, after listening to her
story gave the unfortunate girl comfort
able bed in the Matron's department, at the
station house, and will do what he can to
locate Seibert and get the girl in home as
soon as possible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
SOME RARE SPORT.
The Heron Hill Gun Club Shoot = Great
Success,

The Heron Hill Gun Club Shoot q Great
There were few people in Western Pennsyl-
vania who enjoyed themselves more yesterday
than the local shooters at Brunot's Island. A
tournament promoted by the Heron Hill Gun
Club, was held and it is a long time since there
was better sport
The weather, Of course, was excellent and the
shooting frst-class. There were no live birds,
but an extraordinary amount of clay birds
were broken. Captain @ A. Mcclure really
created a sensation by his remarkable and
steady aim. Charley Richardson had the au-
dacity to assume the nom de plume Of INC
Ginty," and dame fortune marked him for
making such a voluntary step downward The
attendance was large and the sport was kept up
until dark. Following are the scores:
First match, 10 blue rocks-H. j. Lewis and J.
SNYDER first with each: j. A. Heron second,
with s; E. E. Shaner and S. Shaner third, with
each.
first with each: Jim Crow second. with z; j. A
Heron. A. Sutton and j. b. Sufch third. with 6
each; ]. Ward fourth, with S: q. Snyder fifth.
with 4.
Third match, 10 blue rocks-McClure first, with
10; q. Snyder second, with s. S. .Shaner third with
z: ]. A. Heron fourth. with 6; Sutton fifth,
Fourth match, Q blue rocks-McCiure first, with
Q; E. II. CondeIl second, with s: Heron third,
with Z; Yellowly fourth with 6; VIM. McCrickart
fifth. with 5.
Fifth match. 10 blue rocks-McClure first with 10;
Charles Richardson and Jim Grow second, with 8
each; Tom Farmer third, withs; r. j. Lewis fourth,
with Z: sutton fifth, with 6.
Sixth match, 9blue rocks-S. Shaner first, with 9;
Sutton second. with g.; Farmer third, with Z:
Charles Richardson fourth, with 6: Heron nth,
with 5.
Seventh match, sweepstakes, blue rocks-W.
h Bowen and Mcclure first with leach; Rich
ardson second. with s: sutton third, with Z.
Eighth match, blue rocks str1ight-away-
Richardson and Mcclure first, with q: Lewis an
Sutch second, with 6; Snyder and Farmer third,
with 5.
Ninth match, 3 pairs blue rocks-McClure first
with 4: Lewis eecond, with 3: Sutton third, with
Tenth match. 7blue rocks straightaway-Rich-
ardson first, with Z: Mcclure second, with 6.
Eleventh match, between Richardson and Lewis
at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS first with s.
Twelfth match-Richardson and Lewis tied at 2
yards at 20 .26 and Lewis won at 2s yards, by II
to To-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
AT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCHES.
Magnificent Music and Large Attendanc
Features of the Day.

Magnificent Music and Large Attendance
Features of the Day.
Trinity P. E. Church never enjoyed a
pleasanter celebration of the festival of "the
nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, common
" called Christmas Day." as the rubric has
it, than that of yesterday. The beautiful
decorations, the eloquent remarks of Rector
Samuel Maxwell, and the extremely elabor-
ate and effective musical programme, given
with great smoothness by the Vested Choir,
contributed to real event in the history Of
the church.
At ST. Peters an effective musical pro-
gramme was given to throng of worship
ers. The able remarks OF Rector w. r.
Mackay awoke the appreciation of his con-
gregation.
At St. Andrews P. E. Church an elab-
crate musical programme was given by the
quartet choir, under Mr.. L. G. Webster's
direction. Rector White delivered a dis
course appropriate to the day.
At Calvary Church, East End, the feature
of the musical programme was the rendition
of Carl Refers TIE Deum for the first time
in sanctuary, with quartet, chorus and the
Poca-a-Poea Orchestra of 80 instrument
alists. $50
In the other Episcopal churches good
music and timely addresses. signalized the
dav
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
Gutt.ubere's Card.

ESPECIAL TELEeRAS TO THE DIsPAToH.l
NEW YORK. December &-The following is
the card for Gutenberg tomorrow:
First race, purse $500, beaten horses, three
quarters Of q mile-Extra, Bordelaise, Electrici-
tv, Full Sail, Ocean lis, Hearst ia Remember,
gelding, Arizona, Little Fred, Dr.. Jekyn llQ
Aida, geiding. 81.
Second race, purse $780, 3-year-olds, six and one
half ffurlongs-Oregon 123 Gloster Ia, Cold Vase
fIfy lis. Lemon Blossom los, Stephanie 100, Skip
Loo Mattot 100.
Third race, purse $500 selling, one mile-Bene-
dictne lIO Glendale los. Larchm ont 107, St. Nick
JOS, Wynwood, Big Brown Jug Callatin S. Guy
Fourth race, purse $500, selling. i've fuflongs-
Blackstone 1l6, llIllie D. Belle Kennedy III. Fred
b ITO Anomaly, Herman lu9. Cupid, Carlow l07.
Lofnan l05 Chatter I02 Harry Brown 1o1, g old
Bond 1ol. Eestus 80, Mamie King flly, Ten Rookh
81.
Fifth race, purse 500, all ages six and half
furlongs-G1enmound, Kenwood los, Drumstick,
Lima b, King Grab 102.
sixth race, purse $500, beaten horses, one mile
Bay Ridge, Lottery 1S3 Bella. Tunis 10 Cen
darrne III, Me!wood Ill, Sam Morse, Elkton 103,
Issaquenna FLY 100, Burnside ia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
sPAIDlNG'S OPINIONS
He Explains How the League Contract Was
Adopted.

Adopted.
CHICAGO, December 25-President Spalding
thinks the Courts will enforce the reservation
of players under the contracts of the season of
1889. ut was originally adopted" said he ''at
the suggestion of the Boston club and aimed at
the Chicago club. which at first opposed 1t
For a number of years the Chicago club was
the only one in the League that made money.
Il could afford to pay big salaries and engage
the best players, while the other clubs could
not To prevent competition for the best play
ers in each Of the other clubs, and keep those
clubs together, was the object of the rule. 1t
proved effective, and was a good thing Tor the
clubs, the players and the game"
But was il not an illegal method OF bolster
ing up the baseball businessf"
"It may not have been strictly according to
Law. but was the salvation Of the game"
"You mean the salvation Of the Lacquer
''Yes, and professional baseball"
How about Bufflnton and Gunningf"
''They were reserved by Boston and sold %
Philadelphia, and when they objected TO the
transfer were told they must 90 to Philadel-
phia or accept the minimum salary OF 81, ,OO0
These were isolated cases. As a rule when a
man was sold he was satisfied with the change.
Take Wards case He was sold to Washing
ton for $4,000. but the transfer never took
place"
what assurance have you that yon can re-
strain reserved players from playing with
Brotherhood teamsTn
I'VE have the opinion of eminent lawyers to
that effect, ana they ought to know"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
TAKING A REST.

The League Magua,es win Wait Until
After the Ward Suit.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TKE DIsPArcz.i
NEW YORK, December &-The baseball
magnates are resting Just now and will make
but few efforts to get any more OF their old
players until after the New York Ward suit has
been decided. In the meantime they say that
they will have just as good teams next season
as they had last year.
With regard to the Players clubs, League
manager said to-day: "Why, If they should take
the field now where would the interest bef
There would be only one club in it and that
would be the New Yorks, and the games would
surely be so one-sided that there would be no
INTEREST,"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
Result. ar Clifton.

EPEcIKL TELEGRAM 10 THE DTsPAroH.i
NEW YORK, December 25.-The races at
Clifton to-day resulted as follows:
First race, fve-eighths Of mile-Marshall Luke
first Royal Garter second, Guardsman third.
Time, l:o41l. Betting: Marshall Luke 6 to s,
Royal Garter 40 to Guardsman 81 to1.
Second race, six and half furlongs-Glory first
Belmont second, Theora third, Time. 1.2zA
Betting; Glory to /. Belmont 20 to l, 1heora
to S.
Third race seven and half furlongs-Jennie
Mcfarland first. Redlight second, Brait third.
Time, 1:36z. Betting: Brait to s. j. McFar-
land u to /; Redlight StoI.
Fourth race. one mile and a half-Dunboyne
first. Van second, Barrister third. Betting: Dun
boyne to /. Van 81 to /, Barrister to /.
Fifth race, seven and q half furlongs-Bonnie S
first Faustlna second, Llnguist third. Time,
1:l0k. Betting: Bonnie and Faustina to l.
Linguist 70 to i.
Sixth race, three-quarters OF q mile-St. John
first, Fordham second, Nina w third. Time, 1:l7.
W6tO1.
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FAST HORSES OUT.
The East End Streets Covered With EqulD-
ages in the Afternoon.

ages ID tuC hAsSEuC~~s
The owners of fast horsehesh were out on
the road for "brush, " and many marrow
escapes were made by pedestrians in the
East End. Officer William Duncan arrested
one man at the risk of his own lite, and
placed him in the Fourteenth ward station
house.
The officer was standing at the corner OF
Forbes and Halket streets on the lookout
for fast drivers. He noticed three men on
horseback coming at a furious gait toward
the city. He waited until they came up
and then rushed out to stop them. be
seized the bride of one of the horses and
tried to check the animal. The rider trie9 {,
to run over the officer and had spirited
horse. which became frightened in the
scrimmage. and dragged Mr.. Duncan along
the street. The man refused to be placed
under arrest, and only when threatened with
the officers mace did be dismount. HIS
name is Amos j. Welsh and lives In Ale
ehenY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
Mother AIoyuIua.

Mother Aloysius, the Superior Of the Convent at
Greensburg, and founder of the Order Of the Sis
ters of Charity in this country, died yesterday
morning in.the convent.
Mother AIoysIus was one Of the best known nuns
in this country. Her family name was Fitz-
gerald She was q cousin Of the late Mar
duis Of Kildare, father Of the Duchess
Of Leinster which Is one Of the four provinces OF
ago and founded the order of which she was the
head When the war broke out she was one Of
the first to go to the front as nurse and per-
formed heroic service attending TO the wants OF
Z the sick and injured soldiers. MatroE Brennan,
Of the Central station speaks in the highest praise
Of the works Of Mother Aloysins. The latter
taught Sunday school class Of which Mrs. Bren-
nan was q member over 40 years ago. Mother
AIoysius was about 20 years of age.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
Don't DO M.

From the Medical Reviews' upon the
first symptoms Of Liver Complaint the mis-
guided sufferer applies blue pill, calomel and
other mineral poisons, in the delusive hope Of
obtaining relief, whereas these powerful purga-
tives but aggravate the disease and debilitate
the constitution. DR.. Tut has had the courage
to ignore this killing practice of the old school.
His remedies. drawn from the vegetable king
dom, are almost miraculous in renovating the
broken down body. The letters Of cured pa
tients in the Doctors possession are tribute Of
gratitude to his genius and skill which but few
can exhibit. His Liver Pills are sent all over
the world. They can be found In every town
and hamlet in the United States"
TUFTS Liver Pills,
act MiLdEy But Thoroughly.
de23TTssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
PLENTY OF ADJUSTMENTS.
A Game Of Baseball Between COlOred Club
One of the Attractions.

A Game of Baseball Between COI0red Clubs
One of the Attractions.
Notwithstanding the warm weather, a
peep into the theaters showed the matinees
to be well attended. At the Bijou Maggie
Mitchell danced and sang to large crowd,
in Cray" At the Grand Opera the house
was we'll filled with fashionable audience
aud the voices of the English Opera Com
pany, in the Position. The lar ge
crowd could hardly be compressed within
the four walls of Harris, where Florence
Bindley played "Dot" Harry Williams
turned away over several hundred people
who wanted to see his own company at the
Academy. The Wild West show made
things lively :at the Worlds Museum. and
the Casino did rushing business
The "peds" at the walking match went
through the torturing exercise of chasing
each other over the tan bark for the edif-
cation of great multitude. A game of
baseball was played at Recreation Park by
the Keystones and Standards, two colored
climbs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
ANEW KIND OF BREAK
Stockholders Leave the Phil
adelphia Brotherhood.
THE CAUSE EXPLAINED.
Some Exciting Scenes at the Local
72-HOur Contest.
CHRISTMAS DAY BALL PLAYING

The stockholders of the Philadelphia
Brotherhood Baseball Club have with
drawn from that organization. One of them
explains the cause of withdrawal. There
was another exciting day at the local pedes-
trian contest. The Heron Hill Gun Club
had sumo excellent contests on Brunot's
Island. There was local baseball game
of an interesting kind.