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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12
Clifton Entries.
,,yIofA1, rrLEeRAM TO THE D1spArcH., ,

ESPECIAL TELEGRA1 TO THE DIsPATcR.I
CLIFTON RACE TRACK, N. J., January IL
The card for Monday'sraces is as follows:
First racey five Acknowledgment 10, Bay
Archer, Prospect, Pearl 1l5 Nomad, Thad Rowe
Squandro, Joe Cannon, Lorris, Isis, Glen Almond
ITO, Lady Archer Nayilis los.
Second race, five furlongs-Dongan Il5, Pat Mo-
ran, Roger, Ariel. Romeo, Vengeance, Monte
Crlsto Ban Hope Glenling, Fountain, Edward
ITO. Gypsy, Kanta 105
Third race, six and one-half furlongs-Firehy
1I2 Ofalece, Serenader, Traveller, Hilda, StJohn,
Miss Olive, Deception, Raymond, Rafter, Benefit
Saluda 1U5.
Fourth race, seven and one-half furlongs-Cho-
lula III, Golden Reel l07, Autocrat 1O2 Jim MUIR
ply, st. Paris, Can't Tell sS Puzzle, Specially 49,
Red Light IS.
Fifth race. one mile-Firehy u.s. Juggler 49,
Barnum Ios, Red Light 1h5 Swift, Golden Reel IO4
st. Mary, Mamie B 100, Philip u l0l, victrix 9s
Sixth race, seven and one-half furlongs-Rich-
mond, Rosetta, Peril, Hardship, Sue Finney geld
ing, Gallus Dan, Sterling, Katie H, linguist,
Hairspring. CRUSADER. Calera, Sherwood, j. O'C,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12
Abour Roy Wilkes.

Under date of December 80, L. A Dawes the
owner of Roy Wilkes, 2:l25z, writes from San
Francisco to say that though he went to Cali
fornia hoping to make match with Roy for
any reasonable amount, he could not succeed.
With regard to the doubt about the breeding
of Roy on the maternal side, he says he has
successfully traced his breeding and he has
the afidavits of the breeders of the first, Sec
ond and third dams. His pedigree will now
read: Roy Wilkes. 2:12s4. dam Flora by Blue
Bull; second dam Phoebe. by Honest John;
third dam Trim, by Cecirs Quicksilver. He
reports the weather warm and delightful
Spirit of the Times
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12

and have ingress to the ha1l direct from the
street. The Council chamber and COM
mittee rooms were too small, and it Wss
proposed to enlarge them by taking In
part of the library. Mr.. Neeb did not
think an additional story would be erected
on the existing building, but the new front
would be such az to, in a measure, rival the
Carnegie Library opposite. An appropria-
ton Of $40, 900 would be asked for the pur-
pose, and he thought that amount would
suffice to make a very creditable building.
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A Good Young Player.

A well-known local baseball patron writes
this paper drawing attention to the good ball
playing abilities of Frank S. Haller, of Allie
gneny City,, Without doubt good and excell-
ent man Is recommended in Mr.. Haller. A
more temparate ball player and a more reliable
player. morally speaking, cannot be 6ound.
Anson fancied him and secured him, but Far
rell got all the show and Haller was really un-
tried He closed the season at Wheeling and
as a catcher and batter he was at the top of
the tree. He wants to play in Brotherhood
club and doubtless the club that gets him will
get a rood man.
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Tom Kearns second, Gold Vase flly third. Time.
l:3iX Betting: Mamie Hay to and to 5, Tom
Kearns 4 to and 5 to 6, Gold Vase hlly to ! and
to /.
heat between Fordham and Onward. Fordhan
won the run-of, Australltz third. Betting: Ford
tralitz Ic to and to 5. Time, 1:24h.
Fifth race, seven-eighths of mlle-Cupid first,
ting: Cupid 20 to !, Seatck Is to !, Festus to l.
Sixth race, seven-eighths Of Il mile-Marsh
Redon first Bella second, Arizona third. Time,
1904 Betting; Marsh Redon to ], Bella to ],
Arizona TO 1.
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STILL UNDECIDED.

Mugnates of the Old Local Club Disagree
About the Southern Trip.
The officials of the local National League
Club held meeting yesterday to discuss
whether or not the team has to go South. Sec.
retary Scandrett opposed the notion, and Presi-
dent Nimick and Mr.. Brown were somewhas
undecided. However. it was resolved to COM
municate with Directors Palmer O'Neill and
Mr.. Converse. The opinions of these gentle
men will be learned, and then definite action
taken.
Altogether it seems that the ''penny-wise and
pounds-foolish'' policy of the old club will be
carried out. and young and old players alike
will just have to get into condition the best
RaY theY can.
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ABINGTON'S TROUBLE.
He is Still Trying to Hush Up the Smith
Rnfianinm.
rBr CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.l


LONDON, January I.-[Copyrightl- l-Abing-
ton, having squared Slavin with gift Of f5O0,
and compensated the Birmingham lambs for
the aspersions cast upon their characters. re-
turned to England this week to meet charges
made against him. A few negotiations were
necessary before Baldock, second to Jem Smith
in the Bruges exhibition, was prevailed upon
to vacate his comfortable quarters inA bington' 8
library, but ultimately this was accomplished
and Baldock no longer complains of conspiracy
to deprive him of his good name.
Thus fortified Arlington waited with COM
posure the result of the inquiry by the Pelican
Club, and Twas somewhat aggrIeved when the
members declined to accept the committee's
resolution whitewashing him and decided to
make further inquiries into his connection
with the disgraceful rufianism. The Marquis
of Queensberry is leading the crusade against
the erring Pelican, and there is strong party
in the club which is determined to probe mat
ters to the bottom, so that despite Abtngton's
lavish expenditure to hush up disclosures, the
truth may possibly be officially placed on
ronord
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GutteuburE Winners.

ESPECIAL TKLEeRAM TO THE DnPArcR.r
RACE TRACK, GUTTENBURG, January L.
The races here to-day resulted as follows:
First race, one mile-Rapine first Battersby Sec
ond King Idle third, Time, 1:444. Betting:
Rapine to and to6 Battersby 90 to and to /,
King Idle 8 to 1 and 9to1O.
Second race, six furlongs-Marie Lowell first,
Ban Lassie second, Faustina third. Time, 1:l7.
Betting: Marie Lowell to and 8 to 8 Ban Las
Third race seven fnrlong5f- Mamie Hay nrst
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12
PUTTING IN TIE CABLE.
The New Central Traction Street Railway
Soon to be in Operation.

Soon TO be ia Operation.
The Central Traction Railroad laid their
main cable yesterday from the Tunnel
street power house to Minersville and re-
turn. Contractor Dempsey started the
cable at 3:20 P. M. with 40 horses, and
reached the Minersville loop at o'clock
without an accident. Here the cable began
to kink, which was the cause of great
deal of trouble and delay. They finally got
the cable around the loop and started to re-
turn, and at 1870 had gotten as far as
Roberts street, where the car jumped the
track. Mr.. Dempsey said he hoped to be
at the power house about II o'clock.
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MORE ENTRIES.

siebert and HagerIIng Enter for the "a
Hour Foot Race.
Andy Siebert and Hagerling were at this
Office last evening, and each put up his $40 to
take part In the East End 24-hour race. Young
Hart WAS also here, but although he is likely
young pedestrian he could not find backer.
He really is an intelligent and athletic young
son of Leopold Hart formerly of this city.
1t is likely that sufficient entries will be Sc
cured to make race, and If there are the con-
test will be a good one
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12
Chicken Fighters Fined.

FsPEcIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
on CITY, PA, January n-Humane Agent
OBrien, of Pfttsburg, arrested two of the
principals in the cooking main which took
place here on New Years Eve. They were to-
day convicted and fined to the full extent OF
the law before Alderman McSteen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12
LOCAL BASEBALL GOSSIP,
Manager HauIOn Not at All Discouraged by
the DesertiOns.

The recent desertions from the new League
have no discouraeing effect on the officials Of
the new club. Manager Hanlon, particularly, is
in no way concerned about the alleged jump
ings. There is one feature that the new League
supporters find consolation in, and thatsis the
possibility of all or part of these deserters be-
ing back in the fold. When man breaks one
oath he is liable to break hundred, is the
opinion of the Brotherhood supporters.
Manager Haulon still asserts that Beckley
has declared his regret about deserting the
Brotherhood. but the question, Mr.. Hanlon
claims, is not worth arguing over. The support
ers of the new League are certain that the new
club here will not only play all the season, but
will lose Secretary Scandret offers to bet any
body 500 to $50 that the old League club STANDS
out the season,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12
HONOR AND RESPECT
Paid to the Memory of Judge Kelley,
the Father of the House.
A SPIRIT OF GENUINE SADNESS
Pervades the Distinguished Assemblage
Around His Bier.
BRIEF BUT MOST IMPRESSIVE SERVICES
In the Hall Where the Deceased Was Long a
Familiar Figure.

The funeral ceremonies of Judge Kelley
were held in the hall of the House yester-
day. The scene was "a very solemn one.
Genuine sadness and sorrow were shown on
all faces. The final services will be held in
Philadelphia tomorrow.
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win Mee, Dor.r.

William Dugan called at this office last even
ing and left the following statement: ~ will
be at THE DISPATCH Office on Monday even
ing next to bet Bart Doran 500 that 1 can
knock him out in ten roundslwith any kind of
gloves"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12
LUCY FURNACE ACCIDENT.

Two Men Fall From the Top of No. 4 Fur
mace While Repairing 1t.
Daniel Connolly and George Berry, en-
ployes of the Keystone Bridge Works, fell
from the top of No. 1 Lucy Furnace. The
men we're on a scaffold doing some repairs,
when it gave way, precipitating them 20 feet
below. Both men are injured internally,
but not seriously.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12
The Forfeit Not Covered.

The forfeit of 500 put up in this Office for
E. c. McClelland to run any man in the world
from three to ten miles for 81 900 or 81 900 side
has not been covered. If IL is not covered
within three days it win be taken down.
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VIII sign SmalIev.
u,,c,, rrIrepAr rHr =,

rsPEcIAL TELEeRAM TO THE DIsPATcHi
CLEVELAND, January 1.-THE Cleveland
League Club has accepted the terms of W. D
Smalley. of the California League. Smalley
will play third base for the local team.
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trhom A STAFF CORRESPONDENT }


WAsHIN GroN, January lit was
distinguished assemblage which gathered in
the hall of the House this morning to do
honor to the deceased statesman, William
D. Kelley. A spirit of genuine sadness
seemed to pervade the whole Capitol.
There was none of the hustle and hum of
conversation which usually mark the OPEN
ing of the days session in the House, and
the members came in quietly, as though
they recognized the presence of death.
1t was the ''Father of the House" who
had gone to his rest and reverence was done
to his memory in a manner fitting to that
position.
As the hour approached for the arrival of
the funeral cortege, large number of Sena-
tors, headed by the Vice President, entered
the hall and took the seats assigned them.
In the galleries were number of ladies and
gentlemen who, though outside Of the legisls-
tive circle in which Judge Kelley had for so
long been q conspicuous figure, had yet
known him, and took this occasion to mani
festthe respect and esteem in which they
held his memory.
SOME OF THOSE PRESENT.
Mrs. President Harrison, Private Secre-
tary Halford and lady occupied the Execu-
tive gallery, both ladies being in deep
mourning. Ex-Secretary Whitney, DR..
Chaucey M. Depew, Mayor Grant and ex-
Mayor and ex-Congressman Hewitt, to-
gether with many others of the distinguished
New Yorkers who had come to Washington
to speak before the Worlds Fair Committee
of the Senate, occupied seats in another Of
the galleries during the funeral services.
Postmaster General Wanamaker was also
prominent figure in the assemblage, over the
whole of which was the hush that comes in
the presence of death.
Shortly after II o'clock the remains, in
plain black easket, surmounted by white
flowers and bunch of palms, borne by nine
of the Capitol police. were brought into the
hall. They were accompanied by the mem
bers of the Congressional committees and
the family. As the procession passed down
the main aisle everybody rose to their feet,
and many of the Judges old colleagues
bent their heads low and placed their hands
to their eyes.
THE LAST OF ALL.
The solemn words of the burial service
and the tramp of the feet of those who bore
the casket were the only sounds that broke
the stiffness. With the head to the east
the casket was placed on the bier in front of
the Speakers desk, and then, in the pres
ence Of his family and his colleagues, and
in the hall which for quarter of a century
had resounded to the ringing tones of his
voice, the last sad rites were performed over
the remains of the Father of the House. "
The services were brief, but there has
probably never been a funeral in the House
at which there was more general show of
genuine grief among the members than at
this one, which brought to close so long
and eventful public career.
After the benediction the procession was
reformed, and the remains escorted to the
station and placed on board the Philadel-
phias train. The services in that city will
be held on Monday, and the members Of the
Congressional Committee will leave here to-
morrow to attend. LIGHTNER.
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ALLEGHENY CITY HALL.
Extensive Alterations. Costing $4,000,
Are Contemplated.

There is revived talk about remodeling
the Allegheny City Hall. Councilman
Neeb said last evening that Architect
Joseph Anglin had prepared a series of
plans to be submitted to the committee.
Among the changes proposed, it was con-
templated extending the front of the build
ing to within 8 few feet of the sidewalk
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12
More Typhoid Gases,

The Mercy Hospital received three cases
of typhoid fever yesterday. This makes
total of 81 patients at the hospital at
present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12
An End to the Montana Deadlocl.

HELENA, MONT, January lin the
Senate to-day four Democratic Senators ap-
peared and took part in the proceedings.
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The Rainboxx Is Caught,

From the Ohio StEte Journal.l
All jokes on ,jrainboW-chasing barred from
this date,
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sprIn,srr, Records.

I notice a very important omission in the
records Of the Clipper AnnuaI' this year.
The compilers Of that very useful and reliable
book Of records have dropped the alleged re-
cord Of George Seward, who it is claimed ran
100 yards in " seconds. II is some time since
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12
HEADQUARTERs COLONEL JOHN B. CLARK
Posi- No. 162, G. A. R.

THE COMRADES WILL ASSEMBLE Ar
at 8 A. M, sharp, in full G.. A R. uniform, to.
attend the funeral Of our late comrade, Joseph
Donaldson. Members of other posts are cor
daily invited. By command Of THOS. IRWIN,
Commander. Attest: JOHN 3. NICHOL. Ad-
jutant jal21l9
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12
Fosnrty's Challenge.

John Quinn, in behalf of Jack Fogarty, has
put up . forfeit and issued challenge for
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12
PmTsBURG, January II, 1890.
The United States Signal Service odacer In
Alin nft,r fr,r,niahna thu foIInuzino.
Boston stocks.
TOO LATE 10 CLAssIF1.

"ANTED-DRESsMA MAKE a.
w hour or double their incomes placing
"Buena Busta'' form improver and toilet luxury
for TRIAL with patrons; do not have to buy or self
IT.; regular employment and big money to
enterprising ladies; send stamped envelope
WOMAN'S TOILET SPECIALITY CO., Berlin,
Wis. faI2-i23
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12

the leading English authorities discarded it.
and the fallacy of it has finally been so COM
pletely exposed that don't think anybody who
knows anything about sprinting will argue for
Its truth any longer. However, probably
Thousands Of dollars have been lost and won on
sags snat TSsc0d 5 that is tbn ocs nets
100 yards was covered in % seconds
and ON reference the investor on the affirmative
was given the verdict 1t must. therefore, now
be considered that all money won in this way
has been obtained by false representation.
However that may be the record has been ex-
plunged and it ought never to have been recog-
nized.- Many time have pictured TO myself
how Seward would have finished had he and
Hutchins when the latter was at his best,
started on mark. He certainly would not
have been first at any distance. This false
record which has led so many people astray
only reminds us that there are many question
able records still fully recognized as true. II
NJ. X. Kittleman and Peter Priddy are to be
believed the record OF 8 As seconds ascribed to
II. NJ johnson is not correct by any
means. They were present on theloccasion of
Johnson's attempt to beat the American record
for comparatively small amount of money.
They took an important part in the affair, and
in 1888 met Mr.. Kettleman at Detroit. He
fully explained to me how and why johnson
was credited with breaking the record. The truth
is, according to Mr.. kettleman. he interested
himself in the event in such way that John
son convinced everybody that he had performed
the feat. Now Peter Priddy has told me the
same story dozen times over, and is willing to
swear that johnson did not run 100 yards in
8 4-5 seconds. Even when a man is in the best
possible condition the time is remarkable, if
run on the best track-cinder track-in the
world. But there were no such conditions at
the Cleveland affair. OF course 1 am aware
that the question has been argued and rear
gued, but only mention IL at present to show
that II an eye witness of the Seward race can
have his alleged record knocked into oblivion,
there is no reason why eye witnesses of the
johnson effort should not be listened to.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12
A Free-BOOtinE System.

But the most certain and most important
result Of the Leagues defeat at law will be the
free-booting system of pilfering players. As
far as the new League and the older associa-
tions are concerned, Churchilrs lines will define
the system on which they will go ahead. 1t
will be on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-26
KILLED BY HER HAT PINS.
An Old Woman. Fall Drive. Them Into Her
Braiu.

Bratu.
While Policeman Byrnes Of the West <5th
street station vas on his beat at Iith avenue.
near 5lst street, in New York yesterday after
noon. an old woman. poorly dressed. came up
to him and asked how far il was 20 AID street
He told her and pointed out the direction she
should take and the woman went
Byrnes thought she was a little intoxicated
and as he walked up the street he looked hack
from time 20 time 60 see how she was getting
along. just as she was crossing saith street he
saw her fall backward. He made the best sneed
policeman is capable Of to the place where
the old woman Law, but when ne got there she
vas dead or dying. There were two little
wounds in the back of her head.
She had fallen uron one Of those sharp two
pronged pins that women wear 10 Keep their
hats on, and IL had killed her. The pin had
been 30 placed through her hat and her hair
that when her head struck the stone crossing n
drove the fine points into her brain.
Pohceman Byrncs carried the woman into a
doorway and called an ambulance from Roose-
welt Hospital, but when the surgeon arrived
the woman had ceased 10 breathe. so they took
her 10 police station and laid her on the stone
hngging III the area. beside the body Of a man
who had just been shot in Christmas day row
Nobody knew the old women. nobody came 20
ask about her, and there was nothing about her
TO tell who she was.
Apparently she was about sixty wears old and
about fve feet six inches in height. She wore
a black alpaca dress, blacl hat a red slIa vi and
pair OF mems buttoned shoes. There WINS a
little knot Of people about her when the police
man came up where she was lying and one of
them. a woman, said she had drawn out the hn,
pm and thrown II away. The polic,m man could
the old woman's head about an inch and's
quarter,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-26
BURIAL OF A JAPANESE GIRL.
Qneer Ceremonies Over the Body OF sask
Nitsu, the Wire Walker.

Tuesday sixteen-year-old Japanese girl.
named Saski Nitsu. died on the train en- route
to Columbus, Ohio, from Louisville. She was
member Of a wire-walking troupe. and she
had credentials from the chamberlain OF the
emperor certifying 20 her wonderful ability.
With the troupe were Saski Niisu. sister. a
brother and her father. besides five other Japa-
nese. "Wednesday morning there was a Japa-
nesc tIn7ral ceremony at the Office Of the coro-
ner, which was witnessed by quite a number
of citizens. As soon rs the girl died incense
OF some kind was burned and a sword placed
across her breast TO keep evil spirits away.
Tho troupe were taken TO the coroner's Office
wearing their best garments. the feet b,ing
covered with a kind of white cloth stockings
having place for the big toe and wearing
wooden shoes about two inches high. held in
place by a white cord passing obiiquely from
about the center of the foot to a point between
the big toe and thence to the oppo. tie Il le
where 1t Is again fastened to the wood these
shoes are Only worn during muddy weather
but they were all new and indicated that ana
ample supply had been brought For an cmer-
gency.
As the party filed into the room they gathered
around the casket, and at a sign each rever-
entity put his hands together. placing the ends
OF the fingers on the lips and Offering a silent
prayer. which WIS continued about one min
ute. After this simple ceremony the sister cut
lock of hair from the head of the deceased
the four men carried the casket the hearse
and the procession proceeded 20 Green Lawn
cemetery, where the interment was made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-26
The White House Job.

SrAE reporter overheard little discussion
in Il hotel lobby yesterday over the question
whether the President OF the United States
eOGld resign his Office and as to the causes for
which he could be discharged.
The fact is that the Constitution gives the Presi-
dent right to resign his Office. though no chief
executive has ever taken advantage of the privi-
lege as Vet. His resignation. should he hand
1t III. would be sent to Congress and accepted
or therwiSe by resolution. The President can
ONLY be impe@ched for crime or misdemeanor"
that. if lie did his WORK badly. he would still
be sure of his Office and his salary. But if he
refused TO 90 his work Mt all he could be
charged with inability and be removed.
IL Is curious how few people know the order
Of succession to the Presidency. Surprising
that both President and Vice President should
die. the Secretary of State would be seated in
the executive chair. In the event Ct his de-
mise he would be succeeded by the Secretary
of the Treasury, and 80 or. in order. by the
Secretary of War. the Attorney General. the
Postmaster General. the Secretary of the Navy
and the Secretary of the Interior.
All these officials are possible Presidents, and
II Il Within the conceivable possibilities that
they AL might successfully administer the gov
ernmeEt during the same four years term.
Should they al die. there is no present provis-
ion by law for filling Mr. Harrison's place.