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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
A WOMAN FOR YEARS,
But Finally Persuaded to Don Mans Gar.
ments and be Man.

But Finally Persuaded to Don Mans Gar.
ments and be n Man.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIspArcH.l
DETROIT, June 23-Clara Ellis, who was
sent to the House of Correction as dis
orderly woman, but whom the physicians
say is man, will be put at hard work by
Superintendent Nicholson tomorrow. Clara
is medium sized, with large gray eyes, and
had dark brown hair, reaching several
inches below her waist. She was appar-
emily about 35 years Of age. Superin-
oner to don trousers to-day and
have the beautiful bangs and hair cut.
CLARA" was persuaded to-day to give her
name, which is John Ready. He saws he
was IL years growing his hair, and has dur
ing all that time worn woman's habili-
ments. Mrs. Westgate says Clara Ellis
roomed there several weeks recently. A
barber on Larned street, kept company with
"Clara" during the latter's stay at Mrs.
Westgate's, and the landlady says they were
to be married soon.
CLARA" was an expert dressmaker, and
made several dresses for wealthy ladies on
Jefferson avenue. Mrs. Westgate says Clara
drank heavily at times. The hair on her
face grew rapidly and "Clara" shaved it off
daily. Bessie Henkle, boarder at No.
142 Larned street, says she was we'll
acquainted with "Clara" and had been
quite intimate with her at times, but no
one suspected Clara was a man, although
she Cor he) had very deep. hoarse voice.
CLARA" is a fine organist, Bessie says, and
told her of many places in which she had
been cbambermaid, and Bessie cannot real
ize that her old chum is really man.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
LOUIsvILLE's TROUBLES.
There Seems TO be no End to the Varions
Disputes.

Disputes.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
LOUISVILLE, June 2.-Manager Davidson
hardly expected the Louisville players to report
this morning, and indeed there were serious
threats last night that they would not They
thought,better of 1t afrerta while, however.and
all showed up at the grounds. The trouble was
the old one of the fines, which was revived
when Davidson went to pay off the players last
evening. 1t was then found that he had made
them out indebted to HIM. Hecker was rendered
a check for the magnificent sum of 81 So as the
full amount due him to date. Browning and
Shannon received statements showing them TO
be indebted to the club the former to the e1-
tent of S225 and the latter Sl35.
Only four players escaped the heavy touch OF
the manager. They were Weaver, Gleason,
Stratton and ToInney. The other players
S225: Cook, SOS; Raymond, S225; Ehret, S225;
Hecker, 500; Ewing, slS4: Wolf, SIS; Vaughn,
SIS, Ramsey was paid only $50, and it is said he
was touched for SlS4 Browning, Shannon,
Cook, Raymond. Hecker and Ehret were the
six players who struck in Baltimore, and they
were charged $500 each for the two days that
they laid of. Browning was fined sl00 in
Brooklyn on charge of intemperance: The
balance of the fines except in the cases OF Wolf
and Ewing were for errors OF Indifferent play.
ing, as Mr.. Davidson puts it. Captain Wolf
was fined for quarreling with Browning and
Raymond.
All the players who were heavily fined de-
clined to accept the balance rendered them by
Davidson. The total amount withheld as fines
assessed on the late trip is about Sl,I00 The
players have all appealed to President Wickoff
Davidson published card to-day announcing
that he would take Sc. 500 for the club and de-
claring that he had been offered only u ,OOO.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
BoTHERING THE CAMPERS.
The Railroads and Fishing Clubs Fail to
Come to Terms

The Railroads and Fishing Clubs Fail to
Come to Terms.
There was an important meeting of passen-
ger agents of the various railroads going out
of Pittsburg on Saturday. and as a result the
local fishing clubs camping prospects are not
so bright for the season. Representatives of
the United Hunting and Fishing Clubs at
tended the meeting and made the following
requests: That clubs be taken tn camping
grounds at the rate of fare and quarter for
the round trip; that each ticket be good for go
days. and that advance guards or representa-
tives of clubs travel at the reduced fare to the
camping grounds.
The representatives of the clubs pointed out
that last year a single fare only was charged
for the round trip, but they stated clubs were
willing to pay the extra quarter fare TINS year
providing ticket would hold good for 60 days
The railroad agents however, were not pre-
pared by any means to grant the requests
made. They refused to issue tickets at re-
duced rates for longer time than 80 days and
also refused to grant reduced @ rates at al Tbis 10
decision was unexpected and caused con-
siderable surprise.
The fishing club representatives held meet
ing and discussed the matter on Saturday
night. One member stated the case as follows:
'The rates are useless to us except tickets are
good for 90 days. Hundreds OF us are idle dur
ing the summer for two months or ten weeks
and we want to camp all that time. Again we
have members who don't want to stay that
long and they desire to join the club after it
has been out few weeks; but those members
cannot get rates except there are ten OF them.
Altogether fear that we'u have to try and do
without the railroads."
Finally committee was appointed to confer
with the directors of the steam packet compa-
nies whose boats run TO Geneva and down the
river. 1t is understood that the big clubs on
the Southside will camp in localities that can
be reached by water. If all the clubs make
this resolve the loss to the railroads will be
great as there are about 100 clubs in the vicin-
ity. At present the feeling against the roads is
very strong.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
HE MUST KNOW PHILLIPS.

An Ex.MiIitary Sportsman Dreams the
Winner of Big Race.
An English exchange relates the following
strange story about the Lincoln handicap win
ner:
1.-THE latest dreamer, and winner, on the re-
suit of 3 big race. is in England. A well-known
ex-military sportsman had made up his mind
that he would try and dream the winner of the
Lincoln handicap. This ingenious idea of his
he announced to several of his friends, who
naturally smiled somewhat skeptically on the
would-be seer. However, on Monday night
five times in succession he dreamed that num-
ber 13 had won the race. AS there was no
horse of that name, the sportsman in question
then came to the conclusion that his vision
must refer to the number on the card. He
made no secret of his belief, and he sent a mes
senger to Kings Cross to get the card and back
his dream number. There were no cards to be
had at the station. Accordingly he wired
to Messrs W. II. Smith & Sons bookstall at
Lincoln for the name of number l3 on the days
card for the handicap. The answer came back
promptly, "Wise Man." The resolute dreamer
Immediately backed the horse, with the happy
result that all wise racing men now know.
Every detail of this SINGULAR story is absolutely
true. and there are many who can testify to
having heard the prophecy of number IL deliv-
cred on the day of the race"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
CLAN.NA.GAEl AND THE CHURCH.
What Archbishop Ryun Says of the Society
and Its Members.

Wnat ArcnDlsnop hyun Snys OIL the society
and Its Members.
BALTIMORE, June 23.-Archbishop
Ryan, when asked his opinion of the Clan
na-Gael, said:
'Our Divine Lord himself has laid down
the rule that every one that doeth evil
hateth the light, and he that doeth truth
cometh to the light that his work
may be made manifest. When asso-
Citations of this kind veil themselves
in secrecy and darkness the presump-
tion is against them, and it rests with them
to prove that there is nothing evil in their
societies. If society works or plots against
any lawful authority then to be member
of it is to be excluded from the Catholic
Church. No Catholic can conscientiously
join or continue in body in which he
knows that these features exist.
eff any society obligation be such as to
bind its members to secrecy, even when
rightly questioned by competent authority,
then such society puts itself outside Of the
limits of approval, and no man can be
member of it and at the same time be ad-
mitted to the sacraments of the Catholic
Church. What I have said refers to the
Clan-na. Gael and any society where secrecy
is entertained"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
AN APPLE WOMAN'S HARD LOT.
Imprisoned for Months for Want ofsecurity
In Civil Suit.

Imprisoned for Months for Want of Security
In Civil Suit.
PHILADELPHIA, June 23.-"This law is
relic Of barbarism" exclaimed Lawyer
Thomas A. Fahy recently in Judge Alli-
sons court, and he proceeded to show the
absurd injustice of the enactment which
compels defendants in certain civil cases to
enter bail for their appearance at trial, in
default of which they must be committed to
prison to await such trial.
The misfortunes of an old Irish woman,
Bridget Roache, led to the case in court.
She used to peddle apples, and last winter
some of her clothing was stolen, and she,
suspecting George Plarr, had him arrested.
For want of evidence the jury acquitted
him, but Plarr, in q revengeful mood,
brought suit against the woman for damages,
and she was arrested upon capias. She
had bail for short time, but ever since
March she has been in Jail awaiting a
trial, which will probably not take place
until next spring.
Lawyer Fahy took pity on her and
brought the case into court. For many
years this antiquated law, which works as
imprisonment for debt, has stood on the
statute book. Mr.. Fahy argued that when
his clients trial came off there was every
probability that no case would be made
against her. Judge Allison took the same
view Of the question and ordered the woman
released Immediately.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
A CROWD WATCHES KILRAIN.
Jake's Friends Confident That He Cnn Do
lin the Big 'Un. --- -

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
BALTIMORE, June 23.-A great crowd was at
Halstead's to-day to watch the work Of Kilrain,
including number eff local sports who take a
deep interest in Jake. Some of them are a
trifle shaky regarding Kilrain's ability to hold
out against the big fellow, but the large ma
jority agree with Charlie Mitchell that Sullivan
will not have picnic. Mitchell has full conf
dence in Kilrain's powers and thinks he will
have no trouble in carrying off the belt, stake
money and all the other perquisites of the
fight "They say if Sullivan hits Jake he will
kill him. Well, what's the matter with Jake
killing him?" says Mitchell.
1t is feared by the friends of both men that
the climate of New Orleans will be too much
for them at this season, and that perhaps one
or both of them may be sickened so that
they cannot enter the ring. DR.. McGill has
sent Kilrain six jugs of his Srrontia spring
water to take with him on his trip, and as the
water is one of the principal things to be
feared, 1t is hoped that much of the danger of
sickness will thus be avoided.
Kilrain will remain another week at Hal
stead's. He and Mitchell intended to leave for
New Orleans about July q This will give
them ample time to reach the scene of action
and recuperate from the effects of the 1,000
miles Of railroad travel which will in itself be
rather trying at this time of the year.
The colors the fighters will wear in the ring
are ready for them, and duplicates are in cir
culation among the sports. Kilrain's colors
are of silk and bear the United States shield
the arms Of Maryland. and the Irish flag. with
a picture of Kilrain and also of his belt; a
border of shamrock surrounds the whole.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
ONE MORE ARREST.
But it Looks ms Though the Wrong Man
Was Pulled for the CronIn Murder
This Time-The Story Told
By Brooks Does Not

|
Was Pulled for the CronIn Murder
This Time-The Story Told
By Brooks Does Not
Hold Together.
CHICAGO. June 23.-The capture Of
Cooney, the Cronin suspect, was reported
tonight at frankfort, Ind. Chief of Police
Hubbard received telegram saying that a
prisoner who has been arrested for burglary
answers to Cooney's description. Lieuten-
ant Schnettler made preparations at late
hour tonight TO take the first train to
Frankfort. A special dispatch from Frank
fort says, however, that the correspondent
has seen the man arrested, that the officers
are mistaken, and that the fellow is not
Cooney at all.
George Brooks the news agent who claims
to have seen three men carrying trunk
from the Carlson cottage and afterward wit
messed the trio dump the contents of the
trunk into sewer, is not apparently being
borne out in his statements. Brooks said
he was on Thirty-seventh street in Lake
view when he met the men, but there is no
such named thoroughfare in Lakeview.
The driver of the mysterious wagon convey
Ing the trunk was masked, so says Brooks
story, as published. A sudden jolt dis
placed the mask just in time to enable
Brooks and his lady companion to obtain
good view of the drivers face. None of the
other persons who met the wagon and the
three men that night have ever made any
m ention of q mask.
Brooks declares that picture of Michael
Cooney is an exact representation of one Of
the three men, Mrs Jennie e Fletcher of
Fort Wayne, Ind, whom Brooks describes
as cousin of his, is named by him as the
lady who with him saw the supposed mur-
derers of Cronin. A special from Fort
Wayne says:
Mrs. Jennie e. Fletcher is a middle-aged
married lady who has resided In this city for
years. She emphatically denies the Brooks
story, and is indignant that her name is coupled
with such a matter She says George Brooks
stepmother is her niece. She has not seen
Brooks for years. She has not been in Chicago
for IL years,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
PRESIDENT STERN ARRESTED.
He Will Be Heard To-Day for Violating
the Sunday Law.

He Will Be Heard To-Day for Violating
the Sunday Law.
CINCINNATI, June 23.-To-day's Cincinnati
Kansas City game was a'slugging contest in
which both Duryea and Sullivan were batted
very hard In the fourth inning the Cowboys
worked the first triple play that has been
made here this season. With the bases full
Beard batted a grounder to Sullivan Duryea
being forced to the plate, and the batter was
thrown out at first. Halliday attempted to
score on the throw and was put out. After the
game President Stern was arrested for violat-
ing the Sunday law relative to ball playing
He gave bond in the sum of $500 for his ap.
pearance in the police court tomorrow morn
ing. None Of the players were arrested
Score:
Cincinnatis ............--.2 4 "-l5
Kansas Citvs.............2 o 2 0l OF
Earned runs-Cincinnatis, s; Kansas Citys, 4.
Two-base hts-Burns.
Three-base hits-Reilly, keenan,, NicOl Burns.
Home run-Halliday.
Base hits-CincinnatIs S, q: Kansas Citys, l6.
First base on balls-By Duryea, 2; Sullivan, 4.
Passed balls s-Keenan, 3: Gunnison. 2
Time of game-Two b ours ana 40 minutes.
Umpire-Kerlns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
TRACED BY THE WATCH.
Tho Perpetrators of Mysterious Murder
Finally Brought TO LiRIlt.

Finally Brought to Light.
JOPLIN, Mo-, June 23.-On the night of
June Louis Channell, young engineer,
was assassinated while on duty running
pumping engine for the Consolidated Min
ing Company. His body was robbed of a
gold watch belonging to his mother. The
murder was very mysterious and there was
little to indicate the author of the crime. A
family named Seaton, with two boys that
were classed with the hoodlum element,
moved away from the city the day succeed
ing the murder. The officers suspected these
boys and kept detective on their track.
Yesterday Sheriff Miller arrested Charles
and Grant Seaton near Seligman, Barry
county, Missouri. Last night Deputy
Sheriff Watkins arrested in this city Wash
Seaton, an older brother, who had remained
here. The two younger brothers were
brought back and placed in Jail at Carthage
to-day. On the person OF Charley, aged 16.
the gold watch was found, and has been
fully identified by number and other marks.
The boy denies the crime, claiming that he
got the watch from boy who owed him a
lot of marbles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
BEAT THE BROWNS.
TIE Colonels Finally Score Victory by
Good Playing.


Good Playing.
LOUISVILLE. June 2h-Louisville's long line
of defeats was broken to-day by "a victory over
ST. Louis. The team have appeared in better
spirits since their return home, and to-day put
up an excellent gamt. Ramsey was very ef-
fectiye in the box, and had strong support. At
the bat TOO, the homo team held the visitors
even. St Louis fielding was weakened by Co
miskeys errors. which were costly. Chamber
lain was hit freely, and Hudson took his place
in the ninth. st. Loui left tonight the game
scheduled for to-morI ow having been played
yesterday. Score:
st. Louis...................o ooo1 O. 8
Louisvilles. 0 2 0 0 0-7
Earned runs-St. Lon Is, 2; Louisvilles, 5.
Two-base hits Mills an, Chamberlain, Wolf 2
Weaver.
TArec-base hits-Rayn fond.
Base hits-St. Louis, s. Louisvilles, IL.
First base on balls-O1f Ramsey, 8; off Chamber
lain, 2: off Hudson, l.
Struck 0ut-By Ramsey, 3; by Chamberlain, 2.
Time Of ga;ne-0ne no VI and 40 minutes.
Umpire-FergusUn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
Brooklyn Defeats Columbus.

BROOKLYN June Zk-There was the usual
big crowd at Ridgewe-od Park to-day to wit
ness the baseball game between the Brooklyn
and Columbus teams. The Brooklyn nlne won
more through the burgling fielding work of
Columbus than throue b any specially brilliant
playing, Baldwin pitch ed an unusually effective
game considering his upport Score:
Brooklyns ,............. o G o o 8 o o 3 2-s
Columbus. ................. L o j o o o o o. 2
Earned runs-Brookly ms, l: Columbus, !.
8 Pitchers-Brooklyns Caruthers; Columbus,
Baldwin.
Time of game-One no ur and IS minutes
UmpIre-Goldsmith.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
WANTS A CHANGE.
A southsider Says Few Words About the
Local Club.

We are in receipt of letter signed "South-
sider," criticising in strong terms the manage
ment of Mr. Phillips. 1t is only fair that the real
name and address of the writers Of these eriti-
cisms should be given publicly, therefore much
of the letter is here omitted.
The writer concludes as follows:
''Some weeks since when the hustler was
securing the country for q promising pitcher,
the name of John Evans was sent to Mr.. w.
A. Nimick. but he treated the communication
with silent contempt He signed Dunning,
Krum and Beam and it can be proven that
Evans is a much better pitcher than either of
the three signed. and be is a better catcher
than Carroll or Miller, and Mr.. Evans will prove
these assertions TO the entire satisfaction Of
coming week. He will allow Beckley, Maui
Sunday and Carroll to knock him out Of the
box, If they can. Let them try him."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
SET FREE BY THE LAW.
How Woman Who Poisoned Her Husband
Failed to be Punished.

Failed to be Punished.
tsPEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE prsP ArcH.1
ONANAcoCK, VA, June 23.-Last March
Mrs. Virginia Taylor was convicted of
poisoning her husband, the jury finding
verdict Of murder in the second degree. The
trial lasted nearly week, and attracted
considerable attention. Mrs. Taylor was
defended BY the ablest lawyers in the
county, who appealed from the County
Court to the Circuit Court on exceptions to
the rulingsofthe Judge. In his charge to the
jury the Court instructed that a verdict set
ting forth any degree of murder might be
rendered. Judge Gunther, of the Circuit
Court, decides that the lower court erred.
According to the laws of Virginia, MUIR
der by poison is murder in the first degree
only, and as the law is also explicit in set
ting forth that if another trial is granted
the accused cannot be tried for higher
crime than that of which he was previously
convicted, the Judge therefore decided that
Mrs. Taylor must be discharged from Gus
tody. She was accordingly set free.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
TEA-CHEST TRAGEDY.
Half a Hundred Celestial Actors of
the Highest Ability
TO GIVE A SHOW In NEW YORK.
Their First Appearance Before an Audience
of Americans.
CHINATOWN NEARLY GOES WILD,
For Its Residents Think the Event the Greatest
Since COnfucus Day.

Chinatown, New York, is in furore Of
excitement. Fifty Celestials, of high stand
ing in their own theatrical world, are to put
play on the boards at the Windsor to-
night. A reporter visited the headquarters
of this dramatic company and saw and
learned much that was interesting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24

.,tNot included in totals; no Clearing House at
this time last year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
SUNDAY GAMES.
Kilroy Shuts Out the Big Athletics With
-Four Hits.

PHILADELPHIA June 2a--Kilroywas entirely
too much for the Athletics this afternoon. The
fielding was sharp and clean. The game, which
was played at Gloucester, was witnessed by
about 4,0O0 people. Score:
Baltimores. s....................0 o 0 0 0 0-S
Base hits--Athletics. 4: Baltimores, 10.
Errors-Athletics, 3; Baltinlores, l.
Earned runs--Baltimores, f.
Bases on balls--Off Kilroy. z; Off Seward
Struck oct--By Kiroy, z; by Seward, s.
Passed balls-Robinson, 2; Tate, !.
Wild pitch--Seward, !.
Time of game--Two hours.
Umpire--Gafney.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
DEMOCRATS NOT DISTURBED.

The Prohibitionists will aim their attacks
principally at the Democrats for their re-
peal of the local option bill and passage OF
the Werts bill. The Democrats are not dis
turbed, however. They have made heavy
gains in Essex county, the former Repub-
lican stronghold, where the Germans have
been driven out Of the Republican party by
its attitude on temperance questions, and
no doubt is entertained of the success at the
polls of Ex-Governor Albeit or whoever else
the Democrats may put up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
AGREAT PROGRAMME.
Sensational Sword Contests, Wrestling and
Racing for the Fourth.

Duncan c. Ross has completed arrangements
for the wrestling and mounted sword tourna-
ment to be held at Exposition Park on July 4.
The sword contest is for the championship and
$500. The contestants will be Ross, Sergeant
Walsh. Captain DAILY, Captain Voss and Major
c. H. M. Jessopp. The wrestling will be mixed
styles. first prize s4O0 second $500, third Sl0O
and fourth $50 The entries at present are:
Connors,s of Australia, and Graham, of En-
gland.
Beside the above there will be pacing, trotting
and running races and entries can be made to
Moore Floyd, Exposition track The 2:4O
pacing race is open to the butchers and mer.
chants of PIttsburg and vicinity. Altogether
there will be some great sport.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
CLARET WINES.
Imnorted Brandenbnrr Frers

Imported Brandenburg Freres.
Medoc, st. Emilion, st. Estepha, St
Julien, Margeaux, Pontet Canet, St.
Pierrie, Chateau Leoyille, Chateau La
Rosa, Chateau Mouton, Grand Vim Chateau
Margeaux, Grand Vim Chateau Laftte, by
the case or bottle. G. w. SCHMIDT,
95 and 81 Fifth avenue, city,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24
LIVELY TIME AHEAD.
The Latest About the Graded
Salary Trouble.
VIEWS OF THE MAGNATES.
The Senators Arrive and Ready for
To-Day's Battle
SUNDAY ASSOCIATION GAMES.
Important Action of the Local Fishing and
Hunting Clubs.
SUNDAY ASSOCIATION GAMES.
GENERAL SPORTING NEWS OF THE DAY
GANG. Played Yesterday.
Games To-Day,

NATIONAL LEAGUE-Was Washingtons at Pitts
burg; Philadelphias at Cleveland; Bostons at
Indianapolis; New Yorks at Chicago.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION - Baltimores at
Philadelphia; Columbus at Brooklyn; ST. Louis
at Louisville.
INTERN ATIoNAL LEAGUE-Torontos at
Rochester; londons at Syracuse; Detroits at
Buffalo; Toledos at Hamilton.