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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15
THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.
Teemer Suggests n Regatta-sweepstake
Idea to SettIe IL.

Teemer Suggests n Regatta-Sweepstake
Idea to Settle II.
NJ CKEEsPoRT. December 14.-Since the
death of Searle there has been considerable
Stir in a quatic circles and it is probable now
that rowing will start as soon as the season will
permit with the greatest sweepstake race that
ever took place in the history of aquatics- 1t
is proposed to have a professional sweep
stake with the view Of determining
who is to hold the championship title
OF the world. This evening Joha Teemer re-
ceived telegram from the Boston Herald ask
ing If he would row Kemp on mutual waters
or abroad for the worlds championship. He
wired back that he would not favor such a
race, but that he would propose grand pro-
fessional sweepsrake on mutual waters, in
which Stansburv, Kemp, OiConnor, Gaudaur,
Hanlan and Teemer, or any other professionals
would take part. each man to put up 81 900.
The race should take place as soon as the
weather would permit, and in the event of it
being rowed in this country Kemp and STAINS
bury be allowed expenses. This, Teemer
thinks, would be the only proper way to de-
teImine the question of the worlds champion
ship, as the death of Searle allows no one to
claim il.
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ESPECIAL rrLEeRAM 10 THE DrsrArcH.,

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DTsPATcH.i
ST. LOUIS, December 14.-President
Won der Abe, of the ST. Louis team, left for
New York last night accompanied by Will
johnson, brother of AL johnson, of the
Brotherhood. They propose to make last
lingering appeal to the Brotherhood in be-
half of St. Louis. Will johnson has con-
siderable influence with his brother and this,
combined with Won der Ahe's money, Is re-
lied upon to pull St. Louis out of the hole.
If the worst comes, it is said Louisville and
Columbus will be abandoned on condition
that st. LOUIS and the Athletics be taken
in. The Association meeting called for this
week in Cclaubus has been indefinitely post
poned, and st,s interest of the remnant is now
conferred in the Brotherhood. Won der Abe is
confident that the Browns and Athletics will be
admitted, but his friends are not SO sanguine.
A BAD BARGAIN.
If the consolidation scheme is rejected, there
will be nothing left for the st. Louis President,
but to sell the players he has under contract.
However, hopeful he may be of the attractive
ness of the disjOinted American Association,
it is plain that the organization, no matter how
well patched up, is losing investment in st.
Louis. Therefore, the greatest interest is felt
here in the action Of the Brotherhood. Won der
Abe now has IL men under contract. The last
one to sign was Tom Ramsey, who was captured
in Indianapolis this week. Outside of Nc
Carthy, Chamberlain, Fuller, Stivetts and
Ramsey, the men are untTied and unknown.
On Monday morning last, Won der Abe re-
turned from New Orleans, where he had long
conference with Comiskey. When he said he
did not make the trip for the purpose OF signing
Comiskey he told the truth. The object of the
conference was to enlist COmiskey's services in
the task of saving st. Louis.
COMISKEY IN LINE.
Won der Abe told Comiskey that if he de-
sired to play with the Chicago Brotherhood
Club he (von der Ahe) would offer no objec-
ton on condition that the Captain would use
his influence with the Brotherhood leaders and
players to have St. Louis admitted to the cir
cult. 1t is said Comlskey accepted the offer
aud wrote a number of letters 10 the leaders
of the Players League offering to join them
and play with the Chicago team, providing st.
Louis was let in. If the deal is a success it is
asserted that Jake Beckley, who is taVorably
known here, will cover first base tor st. Louis,
that Faats will go to PIttsburg and Ted Lar
kin to Cleveland. Comiskey will have hear
ing. Won der Abe has relied upon this lever
SO much that the scheme Of the syndicate pur-
chasing the Browns has been temporarily
abandoned. Another phase OF the deal is the
abandonment of Sportsman's Park and the
lease of new grounds on VIII Johnson's Street
Railway line, on the Southside
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15
TIE RACES NEXT WEEK.
A Pointer or Two From Hegelman. the
Speedy Man.

A Pointer or Two From Hegelman, the
Speedy Man.
Arrangements are just being completed for
the 72hour pedestrian contest which starts in
this city at the London Theater Monday, De-
cember 90 The track was surveyed yesterday
by Selwyn and Taylor, civil engineers of this
city and will be 80 laps to the mile less S16 feet
Yesterday Manager Davis received letters
from Peter Hegelman and D. J. Aerty. The
former states that he, Herty. Guerrero, More
mac and i've other leading pedestrians will be
here. Hegelman guesses on Guerrero
because NOBODY Is sure where the Mexi-
cane intends to be. Hegelman and
Noremac are each somewhat afraid Of Guer-
rero. However, the latter wired last
night that he and his trainer, Happy Jack
Smith, will be here about w ednesday or Thurs
day. Noremac, who is being backed by a local
business man, very well known, will be here to-
morrow or Tuesday. Dan Herty wired yester-
day that he will be here during the latter part
of the week, and he states in letter that he is
in first-class condition. Norcmac thinks that,
notwithstanding the track, the record will be
menaced OF course all score keepers will be
put under oath to an Alderman.
Manager Davis also received yesterday the
entry OF Robert Wheeler, of New York. The
entrance fee of SIS accompanied the entry.
Wheeler is an unknown, and is entered by
Oliver, the New York boat builder.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15
ROGERS In THE RING.
The League Lawyer Throws Down His Lee
gal Gauntlet.


PHILADELPHIA. December H-The Phila-
delphia League club to-day signed Jos. Mulvey
of last seasons team, and the contract has
been sent to Mr.. Young for approval. Mulvey
had previously signed Brotherhood contract,
Colonel Rogers, solicitor for the Philadelphia
Ball Club, Linn, to-day fled bills in equity
against HallmaS and Buffntou in which he
Joined Mr.. Henry NJ. Love as defendant The
bills set forth the membership and franchises
OF the National League, the securing erection
Of the Philadelphia Ball Park, its pavilions and
Improvements at great expense, the securing
Of team Of skillful professional baseball
players at great expense. and the threatened
danger to the property and franchises of the
club by the loss Of the players services for
The bills also set forth the contracts with
Hallman and Bufinton. containing the express
option given to the club to reserve the players
for next season, together with notice served
by the club on its players on October q as to
their being reserved for the season of 1890. The
prayers Of the bills asK that these PLAYERS be
restrained by Injunction from playing baseball
with or giving their services as ball players for
the season of 1890 to any other club or per-
sons whatever, and that the defendant Love
be restrained from employing said Hallman
and Buf1nton or otherwise interfering with the
giving of their services to the Philadelphia
Ball Club. Limited. These two cases are se-
lected because service can be made on the de-
PENDANTS. Other bills are ready to be fled
against other players, but the first two will
doubtless be those that will be pushed as test
cases.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15
AFRAID OF CONSUMPTION.

For seven years did Mr.. John V. Hart
man, of 1914 Main street, Sharpsburg, suffer
from catarrh, which gradually grew worse.
until he became afraid he was on the verge Of
consumption. He had a constant hawking
and splitting, and some of the poisonous
matter that gathered in his throat extended
to his lungs. A cough set in. He telt sore
ness and pain in his lungs and aivund his
shoulder blades. His throat became sore
and liberated, breath short, his eyes were
weak and had much pain over them. He
lost flesh, had those terrible night sweats,
and gradually grew weaker. After becoming
cured by the physicians of the Catarrh and
Dyspepsia Institute, 323 Penn avenue, he gives
the following statement:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15
BASEBALL AT M'KEEsPORT.
MiIbee Signs With the TOrreyson's PromIs-
ing TrI.Srnte League Team.

ESPECIAL TELEeRAk TO THE DIsPAToHl
MCKEEsPoRT, PA, December 4.-The Nc
Keesport Tri-State League is hustling, and
signed Milbee and Leamon, Scottdale's two hest
men. to-day. Milbee IS the pitcher the Allie
ghenys were once trying very hard to get He
had nine or ten good offers for next season and
some of them meant great deal more money
than he signed for to-day, but he preferred to
sign with the McKeesports, who were repre-
sented at Mount Pleasant yesterday by Man
ager Torreyson, W. A. Miller, one Of the di-
rectors and Mr.. Louis Smith. of Pittsburg, who
finely secured both of the above named players
McKeesports have also got theiDold shortstop.
Freddy Miller, who was with Wheeling last
year, and James Patterson, who also pitched
for them some during the latter part of the
season. The club now has Milbee, Baker and
Patterson, pitchers; Farrow and Heating,
catchers; Torreyson, first; Miller, shortstop;
Hortman, second; Leamons. center field;
Provins, right field. This is great base-run-
ming outfield, and hard and sure hitters.
There are about dozen applications for the
position OF manager, and one will most likely
be selected before long. Frank Mclaughlin
VIII stand good chance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15
HANLAN IN LINE.

If Edward IL Done Rowing. He Can Talk
Very Strong.
TRENTON, n. J., December A-Edward Han
Ian, the oarsman, dictated she following chal.
lenge to the world this afternoon;
Il will post $1,000 with the Turf Field and
Farm, or with any New York City newspaper
agreed upon,for an open free-for-aIl sculIers on
any lake in this country or on the Thames
river, England. to take place in July next; the
distance. if rowed in this country. three miles;
III in England, over the Thames championship
course; each entry to put up 81, 600, and the
winner to take two-thirds and the second one
third of the stakes, and the winner to be
classed Champion sculler OF the world II
this is not satisfactory to Australians, l will
row any Australian oarsman for 81, 500 a side
over the Thames course, in England, next July
for the Championship of the world.n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15
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ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE p1sPj

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
ERIE, PA, December H.-Hon. w. L. Scott
will send his stable of running horses to Cape
Charles Monday next. The stable goes in
charge of Mr.. Charles Leighton, the trainer.
and numbers 81. including Torso, Banquet,
MnaxWorth. G. Leighton, Paradox, Canteen.
The stable start first in BROOKLYN April 10
Hon. William l. Scott only keeps his running
stable here for few weeks in the fall HIS
stud has 43 colts. mostly Of Ray0n Dor's get
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15
HOW IT ALL STARTED
Al Johnson's History of the Brother
hood Scheme.
IMPORTANT PART.
HANLON'S
Money the Great Object Of the Cleveland
Magnate.
SOME VERY INTERESTING POINTERS

AL johnson. President of the Brotherhood
League, gives full history of the origin
and development of the famous scheme.
he frankly states that he is in it for money.
Hanlon was one of the original movers.
Some exceedingly interesting secrets are
made known.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15
A FIrhriuaD DOG wo,ted

The following challenge was received in this
Office yesterday:
To the Sporting Editor Of The DIspatcn:
SR-I will match my dog Pilot to fight the black
dog that killed the three-legged dox in ALLEGHENY,
al = pounds, give or take pound for $50 side.
NOW II they mean business will meet them any
time they name at THE DIsPATcH once
Doc FANCIFR.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15
THE ST. LOUIS DEAL.
Won Der Abe Anxious to be Finan-
cially Safe.
CAPTAIN COMISKY'S PLANS.
An Interesting Meeting of the Local
Brotherhood Club.
THE LOCAL PEDESTRIAN CONTEST.
PLANS.
HE LOCAL PEDESTRIAN CONTEST.

Won der Abe seems to be determined to
get his club into the Brotherhood. He has
arranged with Comisky to make deal for
his safety. The local Brotherhood club
held meeting and discussed important mat
ters
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15
ROGERS ROYAL
NERVINE

INDORSED by the President of st. Georges
Medical Aid Association. .375 Fifty-ffth St MY.
Rogers Royal Remedies Co:
Gentlemen-I want to say good word for
your Nervine. think it grand medicine.
Given to patient at seven months, with terrible
swelling of feet and body, no appetite, constant
vomiting. headache sleeplessness and extreme
nervousness.
NERvINE GIVEN ACCORDING TO DIRECTION
patient much improved. appetite better,
sleeps well and says she feels like new woman.
The patient has been under our physicians
care. and your Nervine is the first thing which
has done her any good.
A. CHEVAILLIERE, President
There is no remedy in the world like this for
Failing Nervous Energy, Fluttering or Palpi-
tation of the Heart. Giddiness. Loss of Appe-
tite. Want of Sleep and all the varied symptoms
which indicate weakness Of the nerves and
brain. If your druggist has not got it, refuse
substitutes and ask him to send for it. Price 81
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15
4 REVIEW OF SPORTS,
The Exciting Events in the
Baseball World.
TO-MORROW'S BIG MEETING
Opinions About Players Jumping
Their Contracts for Money.
GENERAL BASEBALL GOSSIP.

There certainly has been enough Of e1-
element to please baseball eranks during
the week. The fight between the new or
ganiEstion and the old League has been
waged with increased vigor. The old organ
ization has shown its teeth to some extent,
and it is only fair 10 say that as far as Pitts
burg is concerned the old League has gained
good point or two. True, the methods used
may have been questionable; but the entire
conflict is founded on incorrect principles, ana,
rs has been pointed out in these columns time
and time again, the national game Will De the
sufferer. The present violation OF oatns ana
repudiating of contracts is only toretasee OF
what NAV be expected TO become general Tor a
time. All the barriers and safeguards Of the
glorious game that years of toll and money have
reared have been swept down at one fell swoop
This Is, indeed, very grave state OF affairs,
and All those who have either directly or in
directly contributed to this condition OF things
ought to reflect seriously and see If things can
not be mended before they get worse. There is
no doubt whatever in my mind, that many
people have voluntarily entered into this con-
hict without due thought as to what the conse-
quences might be. Many people have identi-
NED themselves directly with one side or the
other who have probably not seen half dozen
baseball games in their lives. There is, indeed,
considerable significance in this and in many
respects explanations are necessary. 1 would
be the last man in the world to question the
honesty Of purpose of anybody and certainly
do not now impute any dishonest or unfair
motive TO any man, new or old, in the baseball
business; but I have license to suggest the
notion that many persons have sud-
denly became prominent in baseball
Affairs before giving the matter all the
thought necessary. Events may substantiate
this notion; / hope they don't However, / re-
peat that the events Of the week, as far as base
ball is concerned. have shown that the national
game of America is on the down grade as far
IS dignity and honor are concerned The base
ball public ought to demand halt irrespective
OF party. and if no halt is made let all those
connected with the business be left to take
eare Of themselves
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15

SHAwLs and jerseys for holiday pres
ents. KNABlE 3 SBUsTER,
MWsu - Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15

A SURE CURE FOR PILES
DR.. Woodward. Red Valley. N. J., writes
Emairs Magic Balm or Ointment is the first
remedy which has given me instant relief. 1
have tried dozen different kinds of ointment
for piles. Soc at every drugstore, or by mail.
Address JOSEPH FLEMING SON,
del5-1l9 Druggists. Pittsburg, Pa.
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HOTEL BON AIR,

This new and elegant hotel, with accommoda-
tons for 800 guests, VIII open its doors for winter
tourists Dec. 1St 1889. In its construction noth-
ing that will contribute to the comfort OF its
patrons has been omitted; it Is UNSURPASSED In
an its appointments and general tone. Otis ele-
vator; steam heat; open fire places In bed rooms;
electric bells; telegraph Onice; elegant parlorS
and dining room; pure mountain spring water;
rooms en- suite, with private and public baths;
steam laundry; excellentl livery, with picturesque
The Hotel Bon Ait win be under the snerior
management OF Mr.. @. A. Linsley, OF Massachu-
sets, late proprietor Of the Glenham Hotel Fifth
Avenue, New York, and the "Antlers Colorado
Springs. A handsomly Illustrated book contain
ing full information viii be sent on application
to Mr.. Linsley, Augusta Ga.
nolT-9s-eo su
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roo LATE no CI.assIFY-

dor sALE-GILT-EDGEDP PROPERTY, CON-
II SIDERED the finest and best paying farm in
Coffee county, Tenn: owned by a Manchester
banker: has been In the family 60 years: splendid
price SI2 co., one-third cash, balance secured also
hne two-story frame hotel, corner public square
Manchester, Tenn. only hotel. county seat; house
more than full all the year round; pays big dtv1-
dends for the amount invested; age and feeble
health On of owner vi only reason & M for selling q ooO
81 FEDERAL ST., Allegheny. dels-ln
MEMBERS OF SARATOGA LODGE NO.
1yl 262. Junior Order Of American Mechanics
are requested to meet at their hall, corner Of
Main and Butler streets, on MONDAY, at l;S0
P. NJ, to attend the funeral of our late brother.
M. s. Eteilmas. Hats. white gloves, funeral
badges. Members Of sister councils are in
vited to attend. By order OF
dsl6-lA0 @oHN MAJOR. gouusilor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15

Mr.. John ". Hartman.
"Yes. was afraid of consumption, and my
case was even worse than has been described.
l now weigh more than ever before. feel well
and strong, and it gives me pleasure to add my
testimony with the hundreds already published,
to my complete cure by these physicians.
John v. HARTMAN"
The Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute is per-
manently located at 323 Penn ave. They cure
Catarrh, Dyspepsia and Diseases of Women.
Consultation free to all. Patients treated sue
cessfully at home by correspondence. Office
hours, 10 A. NJ. to 4 p. NJ, and 8 to SP. NJ. Sun
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-15

the agreement including Clarkson. Morrill, was
made acquainted with what was going on and
he was to do the outside work for us. From
Boston 1 went 70 New York and met Ward.
The indianapolis club was then in the city. n
hunted up Ward and we talked over the matter
of sigaing the men of both teams Would Won
sign Glasscock and his team now, or wait until
they get homer said Ward. Why. sign them
right away, said ]. We want 'em now We
went down and saw sGlasscoek aud asked him
what was the best night to bring his men TO-
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-11-29
EFFECTS OE FICTION.
The Question Considered from a Purely
Medical Point of View.

The Question Considered from a Purely
Medical Point of View.
Among the various opinions held by
speakers at the scientific congresses at
Paris, Leeds and Saratoga, means for
the prevention and cure OF insanity
have made interesting theories for dis
cussion. One of the most useful pa
pers on this important theme was pre-
sented before the British Medical As
ISOLATION by Sir James Crichton
Browne. In very able paper, enti-
tied the ''Hygienic Uses of the lmagin-
alton" he dwelt upon the uses of fc-
ton in soothing the mind and giving it
proper mental balance. Contrary to
the usual belief that the Imagination is
most active among the insane, he said
that, as a rule, the lunatic is as dull as
stone. ''He is the victim of a fixed
Idea, or his delusions occur in groups
SO unvarying that having ascertained
one OF them you can predict the rest"
As ''idiocy is the absolute neoation of
imagination, and insanity undermines
| and destroys it more or less,' it is i'm
portant that the imagination should be
evoked. Chief of the various means
for producing active Imagination, fic-
tion is the most valuable, since it is
most popular and more accessible to
all than music, art or any other aid:
and the writer of fiction. according to
the best medical opinion, is, if his
works have no evil tendency, public
benefactor. The sensible use of fiction
can not be decried by any reader who
has had his mind turned from the cares
OF life to a realm of forgetfulness, but its
medical value is new idea for public
consideration. Instead of aiming to
reduce the circulation of fiction, libra
rians should endeavor to promote the
reading of the best novels as a whole
some mental tonic for the community,
| and families should have their library
OF novels as necessary part of house
hold furniture. Since fiction has been
given this important place by the best
physicians, 1t Is more than ever essen
tial that only the best and worthilv
stimulating novels should find their
way into public circulation. Their wri
tiers have distinct obligation upon
them' and in giving trash to the public
are as criminally thoughtless as the
physician who prescribes harmful
medicine. II the writer's and readers
would understand this now doctrine of
fiction, the novels which excite an eyi
play of the imagination would be lass
numerous. Boston Journal.
Its odd, and sometimes mson
eholy' remarks an exchange. "to soc
man try to make up his mind when
ne mas no material on hand to worls
with. "otA
how can man help having con-
tempt Tor courts when they orubibit
any man from being a juror who has
read thought or spoken on subjects
10 every paper and discussed in every
house.
High minds are as little ofao..,
oy unworthy returns for services as
the sun is by those fogs which the
earth throws up between herself and
bis light. II. Moore. N