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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
THE WHEELMEN HOPEFUL.
Zimmerman Reinstateu and Others Expect
to Get Back Into the Fold.

to Get Back Into the Fold.
NEW YORK. Dec 29-Chairman Davol, of
the League of American Wheeimeu's Racing
Board, has, after thorough investigation into
the record of Arthur A. Zimmerman, of the
New Jersey Athletic Club. from which he was
suspended with Willie w. Windle charged
with having received his training expenses
while at Peoria. has concluded that he was, at
least little hasty in his suspension of Zim-
norman. and has reinsiated him. The rein
statement OF the New Jersey rider has set the
other men wondering whether any more will be
taken back into the fold, From conversations
with prominent bicycle men it would appear
that the hopes that have been raised by the
men charged with like offenses need not be
raised by tins one reinstatement, as they will
not be dealt with as IeGiently as thinner
man. Mr.. Davol informed 4 SLIt re-
porter that he was certain, after CON-
muuicatinE with Secretary Sullivan, of the
Amateur Athletic Union, who is a member of
the New Jersey Athletic Club. that The latter
club had not paid any of Zimmermans eN-
penSeS while training. The connection of his
name with the selling Of the Washington race
was entirely unauthorized by the Jersey rider,
as be was entirely ignorant, much less guilty.,
of acceding to request to sell the race. The
reinstatement of Zimmerman was not caused
by the prominent athletic ,.nple, as many may
that their charges against UniS man were a bit
premature, and so reScInded them. There are
strong PROBABILITIES tndt q lew more may be re-
instatcd, but a large number will receive the
full pGn"lty.
Zimmerman, who is very popular member
of the Jersey Athletic Club. as well as among
5he wheelmen, was uverjOyed at the news of
his reinstatement. There Is every indication
that at the meeting of the committee of the L.
a. W, 4. \. W, aud \. \. +. A. o. on Satur-
day that an agreement viii be arrived at that
will preclude anv possibilities of a clash be-
tween the y. - w. and L. \. w. despite the
prospects of such at The outset of the suspen-
SipuS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
Sporting Notes.
LONDON has 2cS bicycling clubs.

LONDON HAS CluUs
MARK BALDWIN is prominent figure on Broad
way in New York at present.
BILLY MYERS has issued a challenge in which
he offers 10 fight any lightweight in the world.
McAulitfe preferred.
DAVE ORR laughs at the report that he will not
be able to play next season. He says he will be in
line when the time comes.
FATHER CHADWICK is extremely anxious
that Pittsburg should have good team next
year. He can see the general good which will re-
suit.
1T is estma atcd that during the last 10 or IL wears
X. X Fox has spent and lost SO, coo on prize fights
and prize fighters. Strange to say, the business
has paid him well.
GEORGE E. ANDREWS has written an article
against managers coaching. Mr.. Andrews should
ing may be from the free seats. sporting Times
FRED SUGDEN the Racine surinter, and Fitz-
patrick. the one-legged bicyclist. have been
matched 10 race in Milwaukee for $50 side. Sug-
deu is 10 run two miles while Fitzpatrick rides
three miles.
THE Detroit wheelmen are so certain that their
city Will receive the League OF 1891 that they
are already talking OF dates, and July = 3 and
have been mentioned as the best time for the an
nual gathering.
son asking him if he would stick to him at a re-
ductlon OF salary. Carney replied that he would
stay with johnson, but would not stand any cut
in his salary. boston Herald.
WALTER WILMor, tho Chicago eenter-heIder. is
under five years CONTRACT. but under the re
trenelhment 70 be e. pursIed his salary was to have
release. Cincinnati wants him.
A DISPATCH from Marshaltown, la. SAYS: Cap
tain Anson, wife and children, and William
sunday. the noted ball players, arrived to-day TO
see their relatives and friends. Sunday will preach
in the Presbyterian church on Sunday.
BUCK EWING predicts that the Pittsburg team
will be made up follows next year: Pitchers
Calvin, Staley. Haddock and another; catchers'
Carroll, Miller, Mack: infclders. Beckley. " ise
and other two. not including Ward: outfelders,
Fields. Hanlon, McGeachy. If Buck is guessing (
right we might well throw up the sponge as
baseball in Pittsburg will be farce. Buck, how
ever, is sadly OFF,
IN their ''private and confidential circular y,
johnson and Brunelt notify the players that al
ready We have advances of the necessary money. -
The question now IL, are the advances within
grabbing distance, or are they still of sight;
and has Albert Liceander made arraug genents
with safely deposit company for the money S
careful keeping? Possession is worth all the ad-
vances you ever saw.-Sporting Tunes
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
THE PHILADELPHIA TROUBLE.

White Wings Thurman to Visit the Quakers
a Peace Mission.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-It is safe to say
that the Athletic Club will not play on the
Philadelphia League grounds. no matter who
gets the Philadelphia Association franchise
The Association officers are against it. This
either means that the Wagner Brothers will get
the franchise In consideration for their Broad
aud Dauphin street grounds, or else that the
minority stockholders of ihe Athletic Club will
be called upon to fit up new grounds.
In reply to the letter from George Morrison
Taylor, receiver of the Athletic Club. MIR.
Thurman writes that he will be in the city to
look after the Association affairs after January
l. j. j. Snellenburg will, however, this week
make visit to Columbus. Manager Barnie, of
Baltimore who is also a member of the Amer
lean Association Conference Committee, is, it's
said, heart and hand in favor of giving the
franchise to the Athletics, while the latter also
claim TO have good friend of their cause in
Brooklyn. But their is trouble brewing in their
own camp. 1t is now said that unless William
L. Russell can get 4 controlling interest IN the
Athletic Club he will not invest any money in
baseball,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
MAY TRY THE SCHEME
Billiard-Room Keepers Fail to Meet
Regarding the Tourney, but
Are in Favor of 1t.
ANOTHER MEETING WILL BE HELD.
One Of the Suspended Wheelmen Rein
stated and others Are Hopeful
Of Returning to the Fold.
AFFAIRS OF THE LOCAL BALL CLUB.
Lots Of Money FOR Dempsey in New York General
Sporting News Of tie Day.

The meeting of the local billiard room
keepers, convened by G Gorge Meyers, was to
have been held yesterday at the rooms of
Brunswick, Bake s. Co., but owing to some
unavoidable circumstances only three gen.
tlemen and Mr.. Meyers were at the meeting.
The three gentlemen were Messrs. Dodds
and representatives from the Monongahela
House and the Seventh Avenue Hotel. The
meeting was to discuss the question of hold
ing billiard tournament in this city for
the State championship.
Mr.. Dodds and the other two representa-
tives had long conversation on the matter,
and they all expressed 4 strong desire that
the proposed tournament should be held.
They stated that they would contribute $50
each toward the venture. Mr.. Dodds ex-
pressed his surprise that after all the talk of
some people nobody should be on hand to
represent these good players and have the
tournament made sure go. Alter about an
hours talk on the matter it was agreed to post
pone the meeting until next Monday.
a visit was made 10 the various billiard
rooms last evening, and out Of ten rooms visited
the keepers of eight expressed themselves as
being highly In favor of the project. Mr..
Maron, oi Jne central Hotel, SAID: 'MnX, GER
taInly I'm in with anything that will boom
billiards. and a tournament will do that" Man.
ager Davis. of the big Fifth avenue rooms. was
too sick to attend the meeting, but he stated
that he would certainly assist il any way
toward getting up tournament. Mr. Harri-
son, OF the Hotel Anderson, could not attend
the meeting but he Will help IN the promotion
of q tourney. Ed Morris, of Morris & kuehne,
is heartily in favor of The project and his firm
viii support il.
Il Is. therefore, certain that a big ma jorIty of
the room keepers will assist IN promoting the
tourney, and that means that we vii! have one
in This CITY. There is, undoubtedly, big rage
for billiards in this city at present, and tour
nament would certainly be popular. Nothing
could he more interesting than to have the State
Championship played for here when PIttsburg
had TWO or three aspirants for the title IN tie
contest One thing Is sure that there Will be
no peace until the question of who is the 6est
PLAYER in PIttsburr Is settled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
IDAHO'S FIRST SENATOR,
Governor Shoup Sworn In as Member of
the Senate.

Governor Shoup Sworn In as Member of
the Senate.
lFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-When ex-Goy-,
ernor Shoup, of Idaho, presented his Gre
dentials and was sworn in as Senator this
morning, the unusual occurrence was pre-
sented of Senator certifying to his own
credentials. The occasion for this Pooh
Bah performance on the part of the new
Senator lay in the fact that at the time of his
election he was Governor of the State, and
under the law it was his duty to pass OF.
tcially upon his own election and certify
the TACT TO the United States Senate.
Senator Shoup was assigned to seat on
the extreme outer aisle on the Republican
side. He is man of fine personal address,
weighing nearly 800 pounds,s ,siuly six feet IN
height and bald-headed. A close-cropped
silvery mustache gives him Frenchy ap-
pearance. His colleague, Senator-elect Nc
Connell, did not appear, he not having yet
arrived in the city. Both the new Senators
are free coinage advocates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
MAGNATEs WILL MEET TODAY.

Messrs. Nimick and Brown to Be Elected
Directors of the New Ball Club.
There will be meeting of the local ball club
directors to-day to transact business of more or
less Importance. Two more directors will be
elected to make the requisite seven. The two
additions will be Messrs. w. A. Nimick and L.
B. Brown. Manager Hanlon has resigned from
the directorate and his place will be filed by
P. L. Auton. Bylaws will be adopted and the
meeting will adjourn until next Saturday.
At Saturdays meeting Ed Hanlon will be
definitely elected manager of the club, and the
new organization will be given the assets of the
two OLD clubs in exchange for 4 certain amount
of stock. The club then will be in thorough
ship-shape. President O'Neill stated yester-
day that all differences have been healed and
that everybody connected with the club will
from now on pull IN the same direction, that is.
to get good team.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN.

Snow Continues to Fall in Many of the
'..-~.. States.
The storm over Manitoba on Sunday moved
rapidly eastward and was central in the st.
Lawrence valley yesterday with slightly in
creased energy. Another storm of slight in
tensty was developing in the extreme North
west. Snow was falling in New England and
New York and west to Minnesota. 1t was
warmer in all sections, except in Minnesota
and Northern Michigan, where the temperature
fell % degrees. The high pressure area moved
southwark to the South Atlantic and Gulf
States. Fair weather prevailed south of the
40th parallel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
a BAD SET BACK.
The Late Questionable Battle at Buffalo In
juring the Sport There.

The Late Questionable Battle at Buffalo In
juring the Sport There.
BUFFALO, Dec. 29--The worst setback given
to boxing was the match between the unknown
and German. The efforts IN defense of the
gang have been very weak Nor have any of
the participants given any explanation which is
at all satisfactory, and if they are innocent a
wrong course has been pursued. If Murphy
was not fleeced it could be shown easily
There is another thing about the matter that
should be remembered. If the fight had been
on its merits OF for the gate money there would
have been no cause for the protest now being
made rs 1t is the charge has been openly
made that the whole deal was to catch Murphy
FOR 5000. 1t was simply a bunko-steerer's
deal.
or course, no one supposes that Murphy can
get back his money. but before the affair is over
the ring may learn something about the laws of
this STATE. It is but few weeks ago the ring of
contractors learned that the conspiracy laws of
this State are decidedly ample. The same sec
tions will cover Murphy's case exactly II it
can be proven he was duped by the gang then
the indictment should follow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
CANADIAN CUSTOMS FRAUDS,
The Government Losses VIII Not Be So
Large as Stated.

Large as Stated.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Secretary Win
dom to-day received the report OF Special
Agent Whitehead in regard to alleged
frauds.in the matter, of goods shipped from
Canada, but he refused to disclose the char
acter of its contents, for the reason that it
applied solely to the Consular, and did not
reflect in the slightest upon the Treasury
customs service. He had therefore referred
the report to the Secretary of State for such
action as he thought necessary. 1t was
learned at the State Department that the
report of DIR. St. Clair, of the Consular
Bureau, who conducted the investigation in
behalf of that department, had not yet been
submitted and that nothing would be made
public in regard to the results OF the investi-
cation in advance OF its receipt.
1t is now said that the published reports
in regard 10 the matter are greatly exagger-
ated, and that while irregularities were
found in the Consular service, as recently
administered in Canada. the resultant losses
to the Government through naturalization
or otherwise, are pothing like the amount
stated, viz: 81, ZOO, 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
AN INJURED DOCTOR.
HE RECEIVERS $4,000 STOLEN FROM HIM
BY AN ALLEGED WIFE.
The Proves Her Story and Is Acquitted, To-
gether With a Female Friend-Con-
tronted by Garnishee on an Old Judg-
ment-A Safe Robbery Case.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-Kate Make
peace, or Mrs. DR.. John Montgomery, was
acquitted to-day, without even a fight, in
the new Court House of the charge Of steal
ing 50, 995 from the doctor, who, she claims,
is her husband Miss Lizzie Anderson, her
friend, was also acquitted of receiving
stolen goods. This is the case OF al
legged safe robbery. few days ago, in
which DIR. Montgomery charged Kate
Makepeace OF burglarizIug his safe and
taking $685. Miss Makepeace, or Mrs.
Montgomery admitted having had the safe
opened Eduring the doctors absence and
taking the money, part of which she had
handed over to her friend, Miss Anderson,
who is a buxom and attractive dressmaker.
Miss Makepeace, who has lived with the
doctor for the past 13 years. claimed to be
his wife, and stated that she had been so
recognized by him, although no marriage
ceremony had ever occurred. Miss Make
peace, or Mrs. Montgomery. Miss Ander-
son and over 20 witnesses surrounded
their counsel, Moses Stevenson
and Thomas B. Price, while the doc
tor, in picturesque black sidewhiskers,
white hair and green spectacles, gathered
with the police.
District Attorney Graham abandoned the
case, on the ground that there could be no
larceny by wife from husband. The bill
against Miss Anderson was also submitted,
and verdict of not guilty taken. Mr.. Stew
euson satisfied Mr. Graham, through Isaac
Lobb and his two daughters, of Clifton
Heights, and other witnesses, that DR.. Mont
gomery and Miss Makepeace had boarded
at the formers house as Mr.. and Mrs. DIR.
Montgomery, and George Cowan, of Clifton,
showed the same state of facts.
When DR.. Montgomery made demand
for the return OF his money he ran against
an unexpected snag in the shape of garni-
shee against SS43, being the principal and
interest of an old judgment against him,
bearing the date OF 1873. About So, 900 was
returned to him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
Lots of Money for Dempsey.

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-Bob FitzsImmons does
not appear to have many moneyed admirers in
this city, and the predictions made by some
sporting men before his meeting with Demp-
sey was arranged that he would be the favorite
in the betting has not thus far held good. A
welI-known broker left 81, 00O with Billy Ed
wards, at the Hoffman, House to be wagered on
Dempsey at evens. Phil Lynch has 81, 600 which
he desires to place the same conditions.
Jack McAuliTe who has consented to look after
Dempsey in the ring, will leave for New Or
leans on Friday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
sPALDING BUYS IT.

The Players Club Transferred to the
National Club for So, 700.
CHICAGO, Dec. 29-President A. G. Spald-
ing completed an arrangement with Presi-
dent John Addison for the transfer of all the
players and property of the Chicago Play
ers' League club to the Chicago National
League club this afternoon. The considera-
tion was S25. 900 In cash. The transfer will in
volve the return of the exist. Louis Browns
Comiskey, O'Neil, Boyle and king-to st.
Louis
Mark Baldwin will have to go back to Colum-
bus under the national agreement and Captain
ADson will decide on the disposition of Duffy,
Ryan, Farrell, Pfeffcr, Dwyer. W illIamson, Darl-
ing and Martson. There is talk that Anson may
leave Pfeffer and Williamson out in the cold.
1t is thought both grounds will be retained. the
games in Chicago being played alternately at
each.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
THEY WANTED MARGINS,

Philadelphia Brokers Could Not Get Then,
Quick Enough and Assigned.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-Gerlach 8,
Hartiies. bankers and stock brokers, have
made an assignment. The firm does large
commission business on the Stock Ex-
change.
They, are rated at from S10O, 900 to $780,
900. Mr. Gerlach is member OF the New
York Stock Exchange. The failure is said
to be due to their inability to get margins
from their customers quickly enough.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30

remains to be dealt with by the Committee
that of Eaton VS.. Phelan, from the Mem
phis, Tenn, district. Though no action has
been taken on this case there is we'll
founded impression that the majority of the
committee will report in favor of the seat
ing of the contestant, Eaton.
The cases in question, exclusive of the
Phelan contest, are those of McGinnis
against Alderson from West Virginia, and
Goodrich against Bullock from Florida.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30

the crack pitcher of the Milwaukee team. The
local management had tried to keep it a secret
for the present. The consideration is said TO be
$1,000 and the exchange of one or two Phlla-
delphia players, but the local management say
they only get Philadelphia battery in ex-
change. The battery is understood to be
Vickery and Screiber
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
The Purse Is Too Small,

Jim Mccoy called at this office last evening.
and stated that he cannot think of fighting
Fred Wise to finish for $50. He Mccoy will
fight ten rounds for $50 or to a finish for Sl5O.
He states that he Will meet the parties inter-
ested at this Office any night they name to talk
the matter over.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
BURLINGToK's BIG BLAZE.
Property to the Estimated Value of 5000, 900
Destroyed.

BURLINGTON, IA, Dec. ga fire
which started on the fourth floor of Wyman
& Rand's furniture and carpet house COM
pletely Quilted that building, causing a loss
on contents of over S1OO,OOO and on the
building of about $4,000. The storehouse
of kriechbaum & Dewein was also Quilted.
the loss being about $50, 900.
Other losses sustained will probably bring
the amount to 5000, 900, all which is about
covered by insurance. A number of per-
sons were injured by falling walls, but none
seriously.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
Jockey Murphy Seriously Ill.

LEXINGTON, KY, Dec. 29.-lsaac Murphy,
the well-known jockey, is seriously Ill at his
home here, having taken violent cold while
skating He has never been a we'll man since
his peculiar sickness the day he rode the
notorious Firenzi race.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Excursion
Rates.

On December a. % and 81 and January
1 excursion tickets will be sold at rate of
one iare and one-third between all stations
on this line; to all points on the N. Y, L.
E. & w. r. r. between Salamanca, Cleve-
land and DAYTON, inclusive; to all points on
the l.. S. s. NJ. S. Il. r. between Erie and
Youngstown, and between Cleveland and
Toledo, inclusive; also to Franklin and Oil
points on the p, Mex. & Y. and Mex. &
II v divisions from December "a until
January 1. inclusive. All tickets will be
good until January 8, inclusive, for return
passage, 1924, 1881
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
Browns Nomination Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The Senate to-
day confirmed the nomination of Henry B.
Brown, of Michigan, to be Associate Justice
OF the United States Supreme Court.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
YESTERDAYS MIsHAPs.
Men Who Are Suffering From Their Several
Misfortunes.

NfSfOrtuneS.
While the list of accidents was short yester-
day. is included a couple of men who may not
recover from their mishaps. The details fol-
low:
JAMES SPENCER-By fall caused by slip
on the ICE yesterday, James Spencer broke his
wrist.
JoHN WAGNER-John Wagner tried to carry
a barrel of pickles TO the second floor at the
market house yesterday, and as q result of a
failure he is lying at Mercy Hospital suffering
from very severe injuries.
JOHN SHAFFER.While lifting a heavy box
on a wagon at No. 10 Federal street, Allegheny.
Yesterday mo rning, John Shatfer sipped and
fell the box falling on his stomach. He is Sc
verely injured internally.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
CANADIAN RECIPROCITY,
A Resolution by Senator Carlisle on the
Subject.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Car
Isle to-day introduced joint resolution,
authorizing the President to appoint three
commissioners and to invite Canada to ap-
point the same number, to consider all ques-
tions affecting the commercial relations of
the two countries under existing treaties.
and to recommend to their respective gov
ernments such reciprocal legislation as will
settle all differences and best tend to pro-
mote the growth of trade and commerce be-
tween the two governments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
ACCEPTED WITH THANKS.

Sentenced to BE Hanged, a Murderer Bows
to the Judge.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 29.-WilIiam Blaney,
who was convicted of the murder of his
grandmother and aunt on the night of May
= last, was sentenced to-day by Judge Stew
art to be hanged. The Governor fixes the
date of death.
Blaney made low bow when the Judge
pronounced the words, "To be hanged by
the neck until dead" and smiled pleasantly
at acquaintances as he walked back to the
lookup alter sentence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30

IRON CITY beer is a very popular brew.
UnexceIled Tor purity and nourishment.
Physicians recommend it. All dealers keep
II TThSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
CONTESTED ELECTION CASES.

An Effort to BE Made to Dispose of Them
Soon.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Mr. Rowell, of
Illinois, Chairman of the House Committee
on Elections. intends during the month of
January to secure, if possible, final action
by the House on all the remaining unde-
cided election contests. One contest only
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-30
APitcher for the PhilIies.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 29.-Although all Ma
tional League clubs are said to have agreed to
sign no men before January Is the Philadel-
phia Club some days ago signed Jack Thornton,