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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
ESPECIAL rELEeRAx TO THE DrsPArcH.,

ESPECIAL TELE0kAh To THE DlbfAEChsl
NEW YORK, December 9.-Tbe first an
nual meeting of the New York Baseball
PLAYERS Club was held at the Office of
Judge Bacon, 11O Broadway, this afternoon.
Among the players present were: Ward,
O'Rourke, Ewing, Richardson, Keete, Con-
nor and Crane. The election resulted as
follows:
President, Cornelius Van Colt; Vice
President, E B. Talcott; Secretary and Treas
urer, Frank B. Robinson, who must qualify in
10000; directors. VsnCOtt. MeAlpin, Talcott
Robinson, Ewing and Keefe.
There was some little surprise at the result
of the election, for it was considered foregone
conclusion that Colonel Tom McAlpine would
be elected President. He. however, sent word
that pressure of business would prevent his
accepting the office Treasurer Talcott put mp
a bond of 100000, and the constitution and by
laws Of the club, as compiled by Messrs. Ward
and Bacon, we're adopted. Conuor, Richard
son, Crane and o'Rourke paid in their 10 per
cent of the capital stock, as required by law.
On Monday next the meeting of the Players
League will be held, when two delegates. a
player and hacker from each club, will COM
plete the organization Of the League. A Gen.
traI board, consisting of two players and two
hackers from each club, will be appointed.
This new board will meet directly after the
regular meeting and arrange for the transfer Of
PLAYERS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
A oONYIcrS CHARGES.
John Reilly Follows In AIcPhiIlnmy's Foot
steps with a Tale Of Woe.

John Reilly Follows In McPhillnmy's Foot.
steps With Tale of Woe.
During the McPhillamy- Maharneke in
vestigation before the Board of Directors Of
the Western Penitentiary last year, one Of
the witnesses was a prisoner named John
Reilly. After his examination had been
completed, Reilly startled those present by
saving to President George A. Kelly, of the
Prison Board:
Mr.. Kelly, want to make charge.
Does it relate to the matter In handf
No, sir; but want to make it.
You can prefer your charge at another time
The prisoner was taken out by the guards.
He refused to see q newspaper man subse-
ouently, and his charge was not made
public, the incident being quickly for
gotten.
Warden Wright said last evening that
Reilly had been recently released, and that
he had related his woes to fellow ex-pris-
oner. In this way Reilly's grievance was
retailed to Warden Wright yesterday. 1t
was, in effect, that Reilly alleges that the
money paid for the expenses Of securing
hearing before the Pardon Board had been
"whacked up" by prominent attorney and
a Jail official This story was stamped by
Warden Wright as ridiculous in the ex-
treme.
Mr.. George A. Kelly was also seen in re-
gard to the story, and said it was all news to
him, but he remembered ReillY's question
and the incident of the Maharneke affair
above quoted. He believed that the charges
were groundless.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
A PLEA FOR CHARITY.

The Blind Chaplain Prnys for the North to
Forget and Forgive.
WASHINGTON, December 9.-In his
prayer this morning, the House chaplain
said:
Almighty God, the land is full of sorrow,
Rachel weeping for her children and will not
be comforted because they are not; fathers for
their first born, the pride and stay of their
future years; children for their parents, and
millions sit cold in the atmosphere of death,
mourning the departure from earth of man
dear to their hearts, who had reached the term
of four score of years. Grant that the solemn
ali. the meaning Of which all must know ere
long may soften and halow our hearts and
feelings into the noble gentleDess of the golden
text uttered by the most conspicuous man of
the century, in whom tenderness of heart made
greatness Of station and character more Illus
trious: Charity for all; malice for none"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10

HOLIDAY silk hsndkerchiefs and NUT
fers.
JAMES h. AIKEN 8 Co, 100 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
ONE OF THE WEDGES.
ConGressman HOuk Has New Scheme to
Knock Ont Civil Service.

Congressman HOuk Has New Scheme to
Knock Out Civil Service.
lFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON, December 9.-Represen-
tative houk, of Tennessee, is one of the
most outspoken of the opponents to the
civil service law in Congress. He has pre-
pared bill replacing the present civil
service commission, by board of three
persons, to be appointed by the head of each
department. He said, to-day:
This will be the entering wedge, and If we
pass this measure it will not be long before the
civil service law is repealed outright There
are a number of men who will vote for this
bill of mine who would go no further at this
time. have every reason to believe also that
President Harrison will sign my bill if it gets
to him. while expect he would veto PROPOSE.
tion to repeal the existing law. There is
no doubt in my mind that this civil
service humbug is doomed to destruction.
The people don't want it. While there were.
no doubt, other potent factors, believe that
the result of the recent elections in Ohio and
Iowa was partly brought about as manifesto.
tion of disgust at the existing system of civil.
service don't believe that an appropriation
will 90 through the present House to carry on
the commission. shall certainly vote against
it, and at least so other members have come to
me and expressed themselves as being inclined
to do the same thing.
Mr.. ALI. Taylor, also Of Tennessee, and
brother of the present Democratic Governor
Of that State, although he himself is Re-
publican, promised his constituents to in
troduce bill to repeal the civil service law.
Said he:
was talking to . gentleman the other dax
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
LOOKING OUT FOE FHEIR own.
Congressmen Anxious to Get Their Salaries
Stolen By siIcott.

Congressman Anxious TO Get Their Salaries
Stolen By siIcott.
lFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON, December 9.-The COM
mittee, engaged in investigating the ac-
counts of the Sergeant-at-Arms' Office, as a
result of SilcOtt's defalcation, will make
their report on Wednesday. if they have
time to present it before the beginning of
the Congressional Centennial proceedings.
They will make no report on the question as
to whether the Sergeant-at- Arms is a dis
bursing officer of the Government, but it is
expected that they will recommend that the
salaries OF members lost by Silcott's flight be
paid in full by the Government
In the House to-day Mr.. Payne, of New
York, introduced bill defining the duties
of the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of
Representatives. 1t defines the duties already
performed by that officer. and then pro-
ceeds:
The moneys which have been or may be ap-
propriated for the compensation and mileage
shall be paid at the Treasury on requls1tion
drawn by the clerk on the Sergeant-at-Arms,
shall be kept, disbursed and accounted for ny
him according to law, and he shall be as
bursting oflcer. He shall give bond in the
sum of $50, 600 which shall be deposited in the
Office. of the First Controller of the Treasury.
The bill was referred to the special In
vestigating Committee, with leave to report
at any time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
ON THE INSTALLMENT PLAN.

Speaker Reed Announces Five Committees
That He Has Selected.
WASHINGTON, December 9.-Speaker
Reed to-day announced the appointment Of
the following committees:
On Ways and Means-Messrs. Mckinley, Bur-
rows, Bayne. Dingley, McKenna, Payne, Lafal-
ette. Gear, Carlisle, Mills. Mcmillan, Breckin-
ridge, of Arkansas, and Flower.
On Appropriations-Messrs Cannon, Butter
worth, McComas, Henderson, of Iowa, Peters,
Cogswell Belden, Morrow, Brewer. of Michi-
gan, Randall, Forney, Sayres, Breckenridge, of
Kentucky. and Dockery.
On Manufacture-Messrs. Kelley, Burrows,
E. B. Taylor, Of Ohio Arnold, Morse, Sanford.
Wilson, Of West Virginia, Bynum, Williams, Of
Illinois, Grimes and Fowler.
on observation-disclosures Rowell, Houk, Cooper,
Hangen, Sherman, Dalzell, Bergen. Green
halge, Comstock. Crisp, O'FerrelI, Outhwaite,
Maish, Moore, of Texas, and Wike, of Illinois.
On Mileage-Messrs Lind, Townsend, of
Pennsylvania, Wallace. of Massachusetts,.
Clunie, Pennington.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
The Card Cnnnn.

rsPEczAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcHi
NEW YORK, December 9.-The entries for to-
morrow's races at Clifton are as follows:
First race six and a half furlongs, selling
Silver Star ITO, Carrie Il0 Melodrama ITO, J. j.
O'B. ITO. Courtier no. Count Luna u.s. Kittie
Pease los. Blanche IO5 Bay Ridge lO5 Peril los,
Saluda los. Redstone 100, Brien 95, Centipede 30,
Red Leaf 90.
second race I'VE furlongs-Mamie Hay 119. Re-
partee, Little Mickey liz. SquandO lis. Rudolph
In Shot over II2 Dougan ITO, Ivy 109, Raid IOl.
Efde Moore 102- Consignee 102, Trifer los, Verona
los. Lady Wrinkle 81. Lady Archer 81.
Third race. handicap. one mile-Juggler l1hl
Young Duke III, Grimaldi ia, O'Falece II2, Bel
wood 107, Supervisor LOG. Raymond los, Matte
Looram l04, Clay Stockton 100. Flitaway I0I.
Blessed lO2, Eatontown 100 Persuader lOO Philip
ID e6 Iceberg 81, Mabel Glenn g. Falcon g. Dales-
man s3 Maggie X 81.
Fourth race two miles, selling-Refund 10
Eleve llS Brac-a-ban los. A6onis los Gallus Dan
los Charley Russell 106, Broadhead los.
Fifth race, mile and a sixteenth, selling-Poca-
tello Ito Lancaster Ito. Wild Cherry l04, Gray
Cloud lO2, Jennie Mcfarland SO, Equality 90.
Sixth race, six furlongs-GOung Duke IF
O'Falece l39. Autocrat 100, Chapman l2s, Decep-
ton 1Sl, Fustic LIS Memory lis, Beckie Knott
rs Alveda u6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
FUTURE OF JEROME PARK.
Slim Prospects of Racing There In OppOsI-
tiOn to Westchester.

Slim Prospects of Racing There In OppOsI-
tiou to Westchester.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsP PATcH.l
NEW YORK, December "a special meeting
of the stockholders of the Jerome Park Villa
Site and Improvement Company was held at
o'clock this afternoon at the rooms OF the
American Jockey Club. 1t is this company
which owns Jerome Park and rents it to the
American Jockey Club. It is conceded that
Jerome Park lost good deal of money this
last year, principally because of the competi-
tion of the Yves chester track. The question
was whether jerome Park should open next
year. or whether it should kick the bucket on
the spot. Some decision on tins point must be
reached before the beginning of the year, for
then the announcements of the next seasons
card and purses must be made.
Secretary Lovecraft said at the close of the
meeting that this point had not been decided
1t was not yet known. be said. whether or not
there would be any more racing at Jerome Park,
and no financial plan had been settled upon.
None of the stockholders present would say
more than this There is likely to be another
meeting soon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
LAnninRn Talks Plain.

Jack Jennings, the heavy weight pugilisr,
called at this Office last evening and left the
following statement:
81 read in THE DISPATCH to-day that had
forfeited to Ryan, of McDonald's station.
This is false. Ryan wanted receipt fight
and also that it should take place outside the
State. He could not guarantee safe place to
fight and therefore demanded his own money
back. Now let me say word: 1 will fight Ryan
under any rules, at any place in Pennsylvania.
and for any stake ranging from $500 to 81, 900
a side. 1 really want to know. and SO do hun
dreds of Others whether or not Ryan is a pugil-
list. If he will put up the cash for square
contest then will notice what he says"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
Clifton Results,

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
NEW YORK, December 9.-The races at Cliff
IN to-day resulted as follows
First race, five furlongs-Seatick first. Dongan
second. Little Mickey third. Time l:O6a. Post
bettinR-s to / straight and 3 10 place against
Seatick, z to place against Dongan.
Second race, six and one-half furlongs-Per-
suader first, Ariel second, Jim Murphy third.
Time l:27%. Post betting IL to and 4 to Per-
Euader. to Ariel place.
Third race, one mile-Can't Tell first Pericles
second, Mulligan third. Time 1:46%. Post bet
tng-s 70 straight and to 10 place Can't Tell 3
TO place Pericles.
Fourth race, one and one-sixteenth miles-JuR-
gler first. Dunboyne second, Eleve third. Time
l:5Sz. Post betting-3 to straight and to 10
place Juggler, to place Dunboyne.
Fifth race, seven and one-hRlf furlOngs-Wan-
derer IL. first. Manhattan second. PocAtello third.
Time I:4l. Post betting-5 TO against Wanderer
IL, TO Manhattan place.
Sixth race, three-qnarters Of a mile-Ban Lassie
nrst Mabel Glenn second, Lady Agnes third
Time 1:l91k, Post betting-6 to against Ban Las
sic. 2 to Mabel Glenn place.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
WHAT JACKSON WILL DO.
He is willing TO Meet Sullivan Some Time
Next Summer.

He 10 Willing 10 Meet Sullivan Some Time
Next Summer.
ESPECIAL TELEG8AM TO THE DrsPATcH.l
SAN Francisco, December 9-L R. Fulda,
President Of the California Athletic Club, has
received letter from Parson Davies which
tells exactly what Peter jackson intends to do.
Jackson will not challenge Sullivan. but will
fight him for a reasonable purse if the Califor-
mia Club arranges the match. Peter will want
fve months from the date Of signing the ar
tlcles of agreement witt Sullivan before meet
ing him in the ring. As jackson will not leave
for America before January 20 and will take
two months in the East to fill engagements that
have been offered him there. the fghtwith Sui
livan couldn't possibly take place before the
middle of summer. Davies writes that jack
son has been treated IN royal style in England
and everywhere he has been received in most
friendly manner. Recently, on visiting one
large London market, marketmen all received
him with cheers, and as he passed through sang
Hes Jolly Good Fellow" Dawes does not
indulge in any predictions IS to probable re-
suits OF the match between jackson and SuIli-
van, but Judging by the length of time Peter
wants to get in shape to meet the Boston man,
he does not underrste his capacity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
SOME GREAT SHOOTING.
Local Gun Experts Make an Exciting Con.
test ut BruuOt's Island.

Local Gun Experts Make an Exciting Con.
test at BruuOt's Island.
One of the most remarkable live bird contests
that has occurred in this vincinity for some
time took place on the grounds of the Heron
Hill Gun Club, at Brunot's Island, yesterday
afternoon, between Elmer E. Shaner, Charles
Richardson and Samuel Shaner. The condi-
tions were: Is live birds a man, entrance fee
SO each, American Shooting Associations
rules. After an exciting contest it resulted in
tie between E. E Shsner and Charles
Richardson for first money, with the fine score
of "a out of Is each. Samuel Shaner won second
money, with 2l. Following is the detailed
score:
Elmer E. shaner-2 l2Il
Charles Richarson.2 ! ia 2
1l11l 1 PA.
Samuel Shaner-2 2 o 2 / /
% 2 2-2l.
2denotes killed with the second barrel.
The tie between Shaner and Richardson will
be shot of next week. The birds were as fine
q lot as ever left the trap.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
HOLIDAY
ARRANGEMENTS.
PREAMBLE.

Never before in our history have we been
able to present such magnificent array of
attractions for Christmas and the holiday
season. Every department of our large and
beautiful store is now full of the choicest
and best goods that money can buy. Every
effort has been put forth to make it interest
ing to our thousands of customers to visit
our store at this festsl season. 1t is impos-
sible for us to enumerate the many lines of
goods, but here you will be able to find
everything for the young and old, both in
the useful and ornamental.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
URSUL1NE CONVENT MATTERS.

Some Inside Facts COncerninE the Troubles
of the Institution.
An undoubted authority states that the
five French nuns of the Ursuline Convent
were recently offered $50, 900, or $1,000
apiece, to leave the convent in peace. This
they refused and cannot get now. As con-
sequence the convent is In trouble and
$500, 900 in debt. BY the rules of the con-
vent, there =should be a new superioress
every three years. Mother Alphonse re-
fused to comply with this rule, hence her
removal. The three sisters Burns, daugh-
tiers OF the London publisher, one Of whom
is Superioress Gertrude, have, however, con-
tributed handsomely to help the convent
ont
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
Gutenberg EnfrIen.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THK DIsPATcH.1
NEW YORK, December 9.-The entries for to
moIrow's races at Gutenberg are:
First race, five furlongs-Extra lis Bob 115
Margery Daw lis, Mertin lis, Trojan lis. Marty B
ia Benedict ia, Little Fred ITO. Teddington Ito
Remeer gelding 1l0 Peachblow no. Bonnie Lass
Ito, Gendarme 1l0. Topeka llo Hallowood ITO.
second race six furlOngs-Bass Viol 10 Lord
BeacOns1eld Us Naulter lis, Raplne los, Nita los
WynwoOd 1U5, Tunis lO5 Herman los Chatter los
Goldfish l03. Stephanie ITO. Don't Know IIO, Dr.
Jekyl ITO, Elkton 95. Imogene 90.
Third race, six furlongs-Mart Gibson lO8 Poca-
hOntas los Watch EN- los. Harry Brown lO5 Car
low los, Blue Rock l02 Lille ID 100 Marie Lowell
ST.
Fourth race, one mile-Bradford lI0 Lavinia
Belle l09, Belwood los, Hamlet log, Blue Rock lO6,
btephanie IS, Glenmound l02, q. W. Cook 96 Sam
Morse sc, Lemon 81.
Fifth race. six and half furlongs-Suitor ia
Alve ia Gloster no. Doodle Il0 Glenluco no. Duff
los, King Crab IS, Rancocas 90 Gipsy hlly g.
Sixth race, seven furlongs-Hot Scotch ia
Bander III, Wayward ITO. MacGregor no. Land
seer los, st, Clair i06, Joe Heineman los Lizzie
Scott I04 Arizona 104 Easterbok 104 Bella lO4 Can
stone lo2 Big Brown jug lO2, PomerOy Sec IO2.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
WILL ARRIVE TOMORROW.
HanIon and Ward Coming to Organize a
New Club.

New CIubs
There have been many coniectures about the
continued absence of Ed Hanlon. 1t was STAYED
yesterday. however, by gentleman who is in a
position to know that Mr.. Hanlon has been de-
tanned from visiting this city on particular and
important business. Mr. Hanlon and Mr.. John
NJ. Ward will be here tomorrow. and their
mission is to thoroughly organize q Brother
hood club here. Nj. Hanlon has been detained
on business vitsIly concerning the Brotherhood,
and he wires friend here to the effect that
there will be little or no trouble in organizing
club here.
This definite news sets at rest all rumors to
the effect that Cincinnati would take the place
of Pittsburg in the Brotherhood circuit and it
will doubtless be pleasing news tolocal cranls,
because il any city has to have the old players
of last years local club Pittsburg ought TO
have them
A gentleman interested in the proposed
Brotherhood club here said yesterday after
noon: t'It is unnecessary to keep up newspa-
per dispute about the pros and cons of the old
and new club. Let it suffice to say that a Brother
hooc club Will be In Pittsburg next season. Each
player will get share of the profits cleared,
and this will guarantee that the whole team
will be In line. The players are simply trying
to help themselves and few of us are aiding
them. say let them go on and if they have
an art that the public is willing to pay for let
them share the money by all means. That's all
there is in it The Brotherhood Club will be
organized here this week and il will play to big
audiences in Pittsburg next season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
GENTS

Gloves, lined and unlined, in Kid, Dogskin
etc., at 81, 81 25, 81 80 and 81.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
A PENN AVENUE AFFRAY.
A Man Shot in the Head and His AssaIIant
Arrested.

A Man Shot In the Head and His AssaIlant
Arrested.
Anton Bigel was shot during fight out
Penn avenue last night Bigel, in company
with three men named Roman Nigel, Peter
Massey and Conrad Deminger, met at a
house in Lafayette alley, and had dispute
which led to the row. Massey drew a re-
volver and fired two shots. the first one
striking Bigel on the head and the second
on the left hand.
F. Bigel was taken to DR.. Clark's Office, and
was afterward removed to his home. The
ball that struck his head had gone under
the scalp, scraping the skull, but coming
out without breaking the bone.
The matter was reported to the police, and
when the officers searched for Massey, they
found him at his home in bed. Officer
Wentzel had a grapple with Massey. The
latter tried to shoot him, and would have
overpowered him, had not Lieutenant Orth
appeared.
The police were obliged to use their maces,
and Massey was locked up with a badly
beaten head.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
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FOR 1890.

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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
ALL OF THEM DARK HORSES.
Once Seekers in New Bethlehem Demand
0dlcial Documents.
ESPECIAL TELEeRAM 10 THE DIl

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.i
NEW BETHLEHEM, December &C. l.
Thomas, of local gas, OIL water, coal and Dor
ough committee fame, called meeting of the
applicants for the postofice in this place. The
meeting was called to order by Mr.. Thomas
stating that be had letter from headquarters
that If the applicants would indorse some one
of the i've office seekers be would be appointed
postmaster. But he could not produce the
letter. and the meeting was adjourned at once.