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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23

and to S; Dynamite second, Il to 1 and 5 to 1;
Mamie Hay third, to and to ). Time 1884
Second race six furlongs-Harry Faustus first,
to and 9 to 5; Howe second, 4 to and to 5;
Algebra gelding third, 100 to and 40 to 1. Time,
1IS.
Third race. six and one-half furlOngs-Autocrat
first to and 8 to 5: Lady Pulsifer second, to
and2 to l; Bradford third, 4 to and out. Time,
1:l8.
Fourth race, three rlOngs-Madga l. first. to
/ and to L; Eclipse second. to and to 5. Josie
W third, to and to l. Time. :36A.
Sixth race. one mile-Neptunus first to ).
Time 1:45h.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
THE CANADIANS WON,
They Capture the Curling Prize From the
American Representatives.

American Representatives.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
ALBANY, February 22-Canadian curriers'
will retain possession of the Gordon Interna-
tional challenge medal for another year, ha wing
won the right and title to it by defea ting the
chrlers of the States in we'll contested game
here to-day. The battle royal was waged at the
covered Sheets of the Albany City Curling
Club between the hours of 1910 Am. and lao P.
M. The rinks chosen to represent their respec-
tive countries were: Rink l. United
states-James Stewart, Robert Ellin. James
Kellock, George Frazier (skip). Canada
George W. Ladder, John Robertson, II. W.
Boon, ]. 81. Hutchinson (skip). Rink 2, United
States-R. L. Banks, Jr., John G. Laing, Will
lam Kick, Andrew McMurray (skip). Canada
William Stewart, Archibald Nichon John AL
Ian, George Brush (skIp).
President Grieve was chosen umpire and
pinned on his coat the handsome golden medal
trophy for which the rinks were contending.
The finish scores were: Rink l, Canada, 90;
United States, Is. Rink 2, Canada. %; United
State, 16. Totals, 43 and 81; Canada's majority
II Umpire Grieve. in presenting the Gordon
medal to winning Skip George Brush, compL-
mented the Canadians on having so ably de-
monstrated their superiority as curriers'. but de-
clared that the eight men who represented the
United States were entitled to high honor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
Elected Officers.
EcIAI. TELEGRAM TO THE prsPAr

tsPFCIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DH5PATcR.l
NEW YORK, February 2-The In:ercollegi-
age Association of Amateur Athletes of Amer
lea met here to-day. 1t was decided to hold
the annual championship games at Berkley
GERS was elected: President, F. C. Miller, of
Princeton; Vice President, F. r. Coates of
Lehigh; Secretary. D. c. Babbitt, of Lafayette;
Treasurer, H. n. Sanger of Cornell; Executive
Committee, F. e. Walcott and NJ. NJ. Lang
thorn, of Columbia; ]. Emily, of New York
College 1t was decided to make Independent
bicycle rules for the associations own use.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
LOOKS A LITTLE QUEER.
Some str6uE suspicious About the Faulkner
Leonard Wrestling Match.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
BUFFALO. February 22-The officials of the
Buffalo Athletic Club decided to-day to
nay the $500 stakes in the Faulkner-Leonard
wrestling match of last night to James Faulk-
ner E. F. Greene, Leonard's second, and
others made the claim that Leonard had won
the match having obtained flying fall early
in the third bout
There were several queer things about the
match, and sporting men here are not satisfied
with the result. Leonard has challenged
Faulkner to another match, but from what is
get an audience to see them wresrle again.
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DAYTON shots Won.

teFEcIAL TEL EGRAM TO THE D1sPAToH.i
DAYTON, February IA live bird shoot
took place here to-day between Muslin and
Mills, champions of Kentucky. now making
tour, and Bacon and Prill, of Dayton. The
match was at "a birds each. sprung from five
traps, $50 side. The Dayton men defeated
the Kentuckia ms by the following score: Bacon
% Prill 20 total AZ; Muslin 81 Mills l8 total 80.
The Dayton men took the pot.
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Colonel North. Luck.

tBY CABLE TO THE DISPATCHl
LONDON, February 22-The Waterloo Cup
has been won by Colonel North with Fuller
ton. Nothing could approach this grand dog
in speed, and he was as clever as he was
speedy.
Surefoot continues at the head of quotations
for the Derby, but speculation is only of a very
limited character. Surefoot LIE Nord, Heaume
and Riviera are being backed at even money
against the field.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
PITCHER BLAIR DEAD.
The Promising Young Ball Player Died at
His Home Yesterday.

His Home Yesterday.
The numerous friends of w. E Blair, the
baseball pitcher of this city, will regret to
learn of the young mans death. He died at
his home in the East End at o'clock yester-
day That fearful disease typhoid fever was
the cause of his death.
The deceased was in his 25th year. and was
one of the most promising young pitchers in
the country. He began his baseball career
with the East End Athletics, with whom he
made most excellent record His first pro-
fessional engagement was with the GAINESVILLE
club of the TTi-State League. His work with
that club was so good that he was secured by
the Athletics, of Philadelphia, with which club
he remained during the season of 1883. In 1889
he was secured by Manager Ed Swartwood for
the Hamilton, Ont, club, with whom he played
all last year. This spring the Chicago League
club paid Hamilton $500 for his release. and he
signed to pitch for Anson at a. salary of $1,000
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
HOMEWARD BOUND.
John SpIan Returning Home From England
With Lots of Money.

rBY CABLE TO TIE DIsPATCH.I
LONDON, February A-John Splan sails for
New York on the Fulda tomorrow with the
firm conviction in his soul that there will soon
The trotters that Splan brought over with the
Ba-num show have all been sold at high prices
Lady Cleveland Star and Magnet have been
purchased by Louis Wynants, the weIl-knowr
racing man of Brighton. w. S. Leonard, the
London horseman, has become possessed of
Little Sioux and Boston Boy. and Almost CLAY
has gone to Vienna as the property of Daniel
McFee.
A project is on foot to establish Trotting
Horse Exchange in London, and Splan intends
to return in September with that object In
view.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
EASTERN SPORTING GOSSIP.
Prof. Haley Offers TO Fight Tommy Dam
forth for n Purse.

IOrth Tor q PURSE
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DrsPArcH.!
NEW YORK, February 22-Frank Moore, of
Elizabeth, was at the New York Illustrated
NetOs Office on Friday for the purpose OF ar
ranging match with Mike Breslin, but the
latter failed to keep his appointment. Moore
left deposit of $50, which will remain up two
weeks, and if Breslin means business he will
meet Moore at the NetOs office on Thursday
next to sign articles for a finish fight with skin
gloves for $3.50 side, to take place within four
weeks. If Breslin fails to keep this appoint
ment Moore is open to fight any 12S- pound man,
give or take two pounds, under the conditions
given above. He prefers Paddy Mccarthy or
Jimmy Liddy of Greenpoint.
Prof. J. Haley, Of New York, formerly Of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
APnnnIar PnnIaalIer.

E. R. Lowery, the popular young poolseller,
formerly of this city, was in town yesterday
visiting friends. He has been officiating at the
Woodward sale of trotters at Lexington and
speaks highly of the success of the sale. He
thinks the prospects for . good racing season
are excellent -
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
The Wnndnrd Snla.

LEXINGTON, KY, February 22-The Wood
ard sale was well attended to-day and the
horses brought good prices. The weather was
bad, but the bidding spirited. Fifty-three head
of horses brought S13,8l5, an average of $3.50 65.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
THE WIZARD WINS AGAIN.

He Defeats Ives Ensily in the FOnrth Billiard
Game.
NEW YORK, February 22-The fourth game
of the billiard tournament was played tonight,
the contestants being Jacob Schaefer and Frank
C. Ives, both of Chicago. Schaefer was handi-
capped with a 14-inch balk line against an
eight-inch balk line of his opponent, and the
former won in the nineteenth inning by score
of 500 to 200. The score by innings is as follows:
Schaefer-I9, Il, IL 0, T. 81, 81, /, "a, O. 1914 a.
0. II, 49, 9. 2. Total, 500.
Iyes-o, H. 49, g. o. 4 o, 1, o. l. q, 0, q. IS 81, o. Is
/. Total, 2OO
Averages-Sehaefer. Is, 6. 10; Ives. II, 2 IS.
Highest runs-Schaefer, 81 80, "a: Ives, 49, 43, 81.
Time of game-Two hours and minutes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23

sions before explained, most professionals can
hit harder with two-ounce gloves than they can
with their naked fists; after quarter of an
hours fighting two-ounce glove is most
effective weapon compared with the majority
of punches of fives that have been in hard use
for that period. Very few men have hands
that that will nn,sS last through fight in which
ceived. If two men started for a
Knockout and were much of the same sort, and
one had two-ounce gloves on and the other
nothing, should, after the first few minutes,
be sure to stand the fellow who wore the COW
ers. AS the conditions of time rounds are
much more cruel and trying than prize-rlng
rules (as was shown by the great Smith, cham
ought soon to be allowed the milder form of
old-time prize fight without let or hindrance.
Why not? There is certainly nothing half as
wicked in knuckle fight, where round
comes to an end directly one is down, and in
which you can get down whenever you like II
you are only little bit clever, as there is in
such fights as we hear of now, in which man
knocked down in the f1rst part of round has TO
get up and be knocked down again as often as
his opponent can do it for the rest of the three
minutes-while the police keep order outside
the building and move any passer-by on who
stops to try and discover what the internal din
inside is about With very small gloves time
rounds are often nothing short of murderops"
OF course there is much force in the above con-
tention, but the fact remains that whether
under prize-ring rules or Queensberry rules in
contest to a finish, one man has to be knocked
to accomplish that feat it means that the man
is under torture just as long, while his fate
under Queensberry rules comes more expedl-
tlously.
-
The Victory Of Collins.
The news that Collins, the Wisconsin sprint
er, had won the Shrovetide handicap at Shelf
field was not surprise to those who knew of
his abilities. He is good runner and his vic
tory indicates that he could have won the
Christmas event had he been wanted" The
victory shows that America is pressing the
Britishers extremely hard at sprinting. There
were IA Americans entered for the handicap
and the following accepted: Bethune, Peet,
Flynn, Collins, Mills. Bryan and Nelson. Those
who did not accept were Smith, skinner,
Howe, johnson, Ernest Donovan and Dolah-
When the entries were published Ernest was
backed pretty freely, and SO was Harry Hutch
ems, who had half-yard start of Grant,
who was the scratch man. When the
acceptances came out, however, and the
names of Hutchens and Ernest were not on
the list, there was great surprise. Grant was
at once made favorite at to ! against him.
As he had such long distance as LII yards to
run, the public thought well of his chance. 1t
is now evident that the Ernest party. had some
knowledge of Collins being able TO pull the
event of, { and they, therefore, withdrew their
man. If the Collins party have had any faith
in their man they must have won we'll because
his price for a long time was about II to l.
PRINGLE,
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Guttenburg Winners.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
GUTTENBURG. N. j., February 22.-To-day's
races resulted as follows:
First race, seven furlon gs-Boodle first, to 1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

TOR Observation-Disclosures FIX
I TURES, fountain, complete STOCK Of drugs
and patent medicines, etc.; must be moved By
April 1: anyone about to start new store can get
this at less than cost of fixtures, on easy terms,
Address DRUG STOCK, Dispatch once. fe23-1A
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
Bare Knuckles VS. Gloves.

There has of late been considerable discus
sion regarding the bare knuckle fighting as
compared with fighting with small gloves. In
a recent issue of his paper, Henry Sampson, the
English authority writing on the matter saws:
Our government by police, always funny, is
more funny than ever when boxing is affected
by it. A little while ago ordinary turns with
ordinary gloves, were likely to get men into
trouble who allowed them on their premises;
now we have by degrees got to the extreme end
of the tether, and fights for endurance with two
ounce gloves are openly advertised beforehand,
and there seems to be no fear whatever of DO
lice Intervention. As have on several occa-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23

fellows were being drilled in calisthenics and
club swinging. The sight was indeed pretty
one, and if all the various movements of neck,
arms, legs and body that the students went
through do not give them better form,
stronger lungs and muscle and loosen their
joints, their case is hopeless one. The worth
and importance of gymnasiums as means to
good health are rapidly becoming recognized
bv almost everybody, and the systems Of exer-
else in these places are becoming more and
more adapted TO the requirements of people
who need exercise. The time was
when these exercises were so Sc
we're that more harm than good was
done. They were something like the old
time methods of training athletes. Now there
are exercises to suit everybody, and this is
borne out by the fact that there is a member
ship of about 800 at the East End gymnasium,
with 30 or 40 applicants for membership. 1t is
expected that the membership Will be run up
to about 500 before long as the iDitiaton fee has
been suspended tor time. The object is TO
have strong membership and hold a big field
day in summer. Undoubtedly the gymnasium
will succeed, and it deserves to do SO.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-02-20
Annual M ceilings

The annual meetings of the several Log
driving Companies on the Kennebec wa
ters call together many Somerset lumber
men. Monday and Tuesday of this week
were field days with them at Augusta.
Among those present we noticed. L. w,
Weston, VIM. Philbrck, E.. p. Page, s.
w. Phlbrick, Omar Clark, r. 2. Viles,
John Turner, Calvin Totman, +. j. Law
renee, George Burrll, William Snow,
Hiram Moore, John z. Clark, Heman
Whipple, Josiah Chase, C. NJ. Brainard,
Warren Colby, Fred II. Preble, p. S.
Langley, Eugene Clark, j. M. Fogg, Grin
Boswell, VIM. B. Snow, Charles f, Clark.
The annual meeting of the Moose River
Log Driving Company was held at Angus
ia Monday. The directors elected were
J. Manchester Haynes, G. A Phillips,
Ed. z. Page, Eugene Clark, Chas. Fog q.
Gen. Haynes was elected President; s.
w. Philbrick, Treasurer; d. C. Palmer,
Clerk.
The Moosehead Lake Navigation Com
pany elected G. A. Phillips, ]. Manchester
Haynes, Eugene Clark, Mark McPheters
and L. H. Folsom, directors; G. A. Phil
lips, President; S. w. Philbrlck, Clerk
and Treasurer.
Tuesday, the 18th inst, the Kennebec
Log Driving Company elected Elias MILL
ken, NJ. G. Shaw, Omar Clark, J. s.
n, al
Col. Nilliken was elected President; 8.
W. Philbrick, Treasurer; and d. C.
Palmer, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-02-20
The Coburn Eatatas

The executors of the will of the late
Ex-Gov Coburn are bringing their man.
agement of the property to close. The
years limit given them In which to man.
age the real-estate having been reached
this month, the property must now be
handled by the heirs. The arrangement
by which board of trustees was to have
been appointed failed through non-con-
currence of one or more heirs on the
Pacific coast and the present prospect
seems to be that division of the large
landed property will take place or sales
be made through some method agreed up
on. 1t has been stated in print that a
law suit Is imminent between the heirs
and the executors, or between the heirs
and the administrators of the estate of
Philander Coburn. This may be so but
we believe an adjustment of the compen-
sations of these gentlemen will be reach
ed that will avoid this.
The accounts are now on file In Pro-
bate Court. Hearing therein has been
deferred from time to time for the &C.
commodation Of attorneys representing
the several interests but it is now under
stood that the hearing will come Off at
the March term. Judge Buswell will
render his decision on the accounts and
then appeal can be taken by agrieved
party to the Supreme Court.
The settlement of this large estate has
progressed with very little litigation
aside from the one suit brought to con-
test the will. The various claims against
the es, ate have been nearly all adjusted
and paid. Those not settled may be tried
out In Court and may not.
The management by the executors has
been able, vigorous, and judicious
throughout, and the heirs are very fortu-
nate that the board was constituted as it
was.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-02-20
The Post Omce.

Upon hearing that Postmaster Estes
had received orders to remove the post
Office to the corner of Elm and Madison
Street, several of our prominent bu.i-
ness men sent dispatches to Congressman
Milliken asking him to have the order
suspended until our people could have OPP
portunity to be heard on the matter
Postmaster Estes has received dis
patch from the Post-otiice department to
suspend proceedings until further orders
representative of the department is
expected to come here and look over the
ground at an early day. new brick
block will be built on the lot east of
George Wentworth's store and the ground
moor can be secured for Post-ofice.
This is central location and very desr-
able for postonlce as it affords a front
and rear entrance with abundance of
light
The Somerset reporter., 1890-02-20
A great calamity has be-
fallen the
SKOWHECAN
TEA STORE

But Mr.. Hillman is still
alive, and only waiting for
IA good store which he is to
have soon. In the mean
time | have put a roof over
the store, AZ, formerly oc-
cupied by K. I. Patten, who
by the way has removed to
the corner of Madison and
Elm Sts., he is a good fell
low and a tirst-class drug
gist, and deserves your pat
ronage. | can be found on
on the old ground with the
most tempting bargains you
ever saw. | have bought
from the Insurance Co., the
stock of groceries owned by
(. S. Prescott, consisting
of ITO bbls. of Flour and
4 hhds. of Molasses and
other groceries. Some of
the Flour is not hurt at all,
while some will be sold
cheap to feed out. The Mo-
lasses is good as ever, the
hhds. being tight and not
much fire near them; these
goods together with what
| have dug out of my ruins
will be open to the public
Saturday, Feb. %, and
closed out regardless Of
their value. Every body
come and bring your jug.
These goods will not last
long,
The Somerset reporter., 1890-02-20
Obituary

Died in Skowhegan Ne. Feb. 3rd 1890,
Gardiner Mslbon aged II years. "Gardi-
ner" as he WAS Familiarity called, was a
whole souled, genial man. thoroughly
honest; accomo Eating and self-denying,
even to his own detriment. He was ever
ready with voice and vote to tenaciously
cling to what he believed to be right,
and equally out spoken In what he bellev-
ed to be wrong. He WAS . kind, good,
ueighbOr; a faithful friend, a loving and
tender husband. Thr ,ugh the weeks Of
pain and suffering at the close OF his life
he exhibited that fortitude and patience
which IL only born of true faith upon
that staff which never, no never fails In
the hour of storm and affection. May
his faithful companion, who Is left to
mourn his loss, keep In possession the
same faith and trust upon that staff enab-
ling her to initiate his christian virtues.
Funeral exercises were conducted by
Rev. D. B. Holt OF the NJ. Z. Church
ekowhsgan, on Wednesday, Feb. 9th and
wess particularly comforting 70 the
fxiAads Of ~ dscoased.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-02-20

rhe lob Printing Establishment connected with
the SOMERSET REPORTER is preparedto do all class
s OF work, the richest well as the most common
iobs. Competent and experienced workmen are
'mployed and large stock of paper, envelopes. and
ycrtisfng wedding and business cards in great va
riety. Orders Of dances, bills of fare, programs,
notice Commercial printing specially. Orders
by mail will receive careful attention.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-02-20
A Card.

Mrs. N. A. Taylor would say to her
friends In Skowhcgan that she cannot
find words to express her gratitude to the
many friends who have shown her so
much sympathy, and for the purse 80
generously filled, also for the dress goods
and the labor so freely given In making 1t
ready to wear, also the cordial invitations
to share their homes.
Respectfully.
M. A. TAYLOR.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-02-20
ISIS Your F,1ends Ab0ui IL.

Your distressing cough can be cured. We
know it because kemp's Balsam within the
past few years has cured SO many coughs and
colds III this community. Its remarkable sale
has been won entirely by its genuine merit, Ask
some friend who has used it what he thinks OF
kemp's Balsam. There is no medicine so pure,
none so effective. Large bottles soc and 81 90
at all druggists. Sample bottle free.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-02-20

The meeting of the Augusta District
Ministerial Association at the Methodist
Church was very pleasant and of much
interest. The meeting opened Monday
with a sermon by Rev. j. l.. Folsom of
Scion, on the Love of God. most ex-
cellent discourse; full OF warmth and fer
vor Tuesday the programme, as publish
ed was taken up. In the evening fine
sermon was preached by Rev. II. H..
Clarke of Fairfield. The Association
closed Wednesday noon.
Wednesday afternoon and evening oc-
cured the Convention of the Epworth
League, Rev. IL. f. Foss of Hallowell was
chosen temporary chairman and Rev, t.
l.. Jones of Augusta, secretary.
About twenty-five delegates and visit
ors from Young Peoples Societies %
Hallowell, Augusta, Wateryille, Oakland
Madison, No. Arson and Scion, were in
attendance. A District organization was
effected with Rev. IL. f. Foss, Pres l..
f. Jones, Sec. three Vice Presidents
and an executive committee. In the
Rev II. A. Clifford of Waterville, and a
very fine address by Rev. ii. +. Foss on
the need of denominational young peo-
pies society, made a service full of inter
est and profit. New life and impetus will
undoubtedly come from this meeting to
the various societies represented
The Somerset reporter., 1890-02-20

Tumor OF the abdomen Is dread dis
ease, but Sprlngall's English Alternative
can cure 1t. Ask Mrs. Ellen Service Of
Garland.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-02-20

To Mr.. Nm. Radam, scientific florist
and hotanist of Anstin, Texas, is due the
credit of having discovered the greatest
of all remedies, namely: remedy that
will kill the microbes of disease germs in
our system. something never before ac-
compli-hed by any medicinal preparatiun
The MlcrNhe Ruler Is composed of purt.
water charged with powerful germ
destroying gases. Thousands OF persons
have taken it, yet we defy any one to
produce man, woman or child who has
been injured by its use. That almost
every disease known to medical science
has been cured by this remedy can be
proven by our published testimonials, and
letters from others who do not wish them
published These are all genuine Should
you doubt it, and upon investigation find
we have deceived you, then upon YOU
furnishing proof we will give you 81 900
for each and every one you prove not
genuine. Pamphlets and circulars sent
free. Address j. n. Smith, Skowhegan,
Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-02-20
Business and Amusement Notices.

If you get chilled Browns Instant
Relief will quicken the circulation and
prevent pneumonia.