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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
DYING IN WANT.

Supposed Wealthy Daughter of German
Parents in a Snd Condition.
A young German won an named Frances
Presser was arrested last night at 249 Second
avenue in dying condition. She has been
but short time in this country, and has a
very sad history. AS she walked into the
Central station she had to be supported back
to the cell, although not inebr1ated. DIR.
Meyer, the police surgeon. who was called
shortly after, said the question of her death
was one of days, if not of hours. He i'm
mediately made out an order for her recep-
tion at the Homeopathic Hospital, where
she now lies at deaths door.
Her history, which was investigated by
Detective McTighe, is very pitiful one
Her home is Baden Baden, in Germany,
and she is only "a years Of age. About
three years ago she arrived in the United
States, and secured employment in restaur-
ant in Plttsburg, where she met and became
intimate with colored man named Vincent
Louis.
Her relatives in Germany, upon hearing
of this, cast her off altogether, and although
they refused to acknowledge her agreed to
send her enough money to live com fortably
on. This they had done, the last remit
tance being about four months ago and
amounting to $500.
She was taken to Steubenville, O., by
Louis, where she left her child in charge of
colored family named johnson, and re-
turned to this city a few weeks ago. She
says that she has had no money sent her
since the last $500 and that Louis has since
then abused her, from the effects of which
neglect she has contracted her present dis
ease.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
MIShAPS OF ADAT,
The Gable Chr Keeps Up Its Record for
Knocking People Ont.

The Cable Chr Keeps Up Its Record for
Knocking People Ont.
Mrs. Margaret Lally, aged go years, a
resident of Fifth avenue, Soho, was struck
by car on the Pittsburg Traction line on
Fifth avenue, near Marion street, about 4:3O
o'clock yesterday afternoon. She stepped
directly in front of car No. 35. and was
knocked down and thrown to one side, the
wheels crushing her heel.
A horse attached to light buggy driven
by Frank Kurtz became frightened on
Forbes street, near Oakland avenue, and
ran off. AT Halket street the horse ran
against a telegraph pole, throwing Mr..
Kurtz out and smashing the buggy. Kurtz
escaped with slight cut on the side of his
head.
Alfred Mccoy, brakeman Oh the Penn
sylvania Railroad, had his arm crushed
while coupling cars at South Fork.
While S-year-old Charlie Flight was
playing with a revolver at Charters, it was
discharged. The ball in its flight inflicted
slight wound on the head of James
McCarver, the boys playmate.
Herman Weiden, an employe at Singer,
Nimick & Co. s mill, West End, had his
foot severely crushed by an ingot falling
on it.
Michael Nowaski, aged SO years, met his
death at the iron works at the foot of
Twenty-second street. He was working at
a mixing pan, when his clothing caught in
the machinery and his body was drawn
through the rolls.
Michael Mccarthy, laborer employed
at the Edgar Thomson Steel Works, was
brought to the Mercy Hospital suffering
from fracture of the right thigh, which he
received by large girder falling on him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
ENTHUSIASM AT M'KEESPORT.
Great Interest in fhe New Club of the Tri-
State League.

Great Interest in fhe New Club of the Tri.
State League.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcHl
MCKEEsPoRT. April 2-The McKeesport
club have all reported except Fred Miller, who
will come next Monday. The entire club was
on the grounds together to-day for the first
time, and all showed up in great shape,
especially all of the catchers.
This town has about gone crazy over the
game, there being a couple of hundred people
up to the grounds watching the club practice
and sizing up the different members. There
will be great many people from here go to
Plttsburg next Friday and Saturday to see our
club tackle the Pittsburg League club, and
they all look for our club to make them play
ball from the start. There is more baseball eX-
citement here,than was ever known before, and
there is no doubt but what the club will be
well supported, as there is hardly business
house in the city who will not buy a season
ticket, and the sale of these tickets will be
quite good assurance of the attendance
during the season. If the club plays good ball
there is no reason why our club should not
make some money. Cote and Walton appear
to be the favorite catchers and Milbee Baker
and Plummer as pitchers. MIlbee and Baker
viii be the pitchers that will 90 against the
Plttsburgs on Friday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
MAGGIE AYRES' STORY,
Her Alleged Lover in the Lockup-They
Tramped Together.

Her Alleged Lover in the Lockup-They
Tramped Together.
Humane Agent O'Brien yesterday ar
rested Daniel J. Knudson at Gibsonia sta.
ton, on the Pittsburg and Western Rail-
road, and lodged him in the Allegheny
lookup. He will enter serious charge
against him this morning.
A week ago Knudson, who is about 35
years of age, and 13-year-old girl, made
their appearance at the farm of Mrs John
McCaw, near Gibsonia. They said. thev
were from Steelton, Dauphin county, Pa. ,and
were brother and sister, and had tramped
all the way, coming through Pittsburg. The
girl was a bright looking child, though evil
IDENTIFY ignorant, and ragged, and Mrs. Nc
Cav gave them quarters. Their intimacy
aroused suspicious, and Agent O'Brlen was
asked to investigate the case.
When he arrived the girl told him her
name was Maggie Ayres. She was 13 years
old, and had been raised by her uncle,
Andrew Karnes, of Steelton. Her father
had died when she was 16 months old, and
she didn't know where her mother was. She
said she was not we'll treated at home, and
ran away in February with Knudson. They
tramped all the way to McCaw's, and slept
in barns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
Wnshineton Winners.

WASHINGTON, April 2-The second days
racing at Bennings brought out large crowd.
The track was in fair condition, and the con-
tests close and exciting.
First race. purse $780, divided, for maiden 3-year-
olds and upward, six furlongs-Parthian first,
San Jose second. Gipsy King third. Time.
1:l9A. Mutuals paid Sl2 50.
Second race, purse $500 divided, for 3-year-olds.
six iurlongs-Pall Mall first, Little Ella second,
Faustina third. Time. 1:lSA.
Third race. purse $500. divided for flies 2:years
old, to carry ITO pounds. half mlle-kitty L first,
:5l4.
Fourth race, handicap. purse $780, divided for
3-year-olds and upward, one mile and furlonR-
Prather first, Frank Ward second, Iceberg third.
Time, 2:0l%.
Fifth race, purse $500 divided, for 3-year-olds
and upward. winner to be sold at auction for g..
500 with weight allowances, one mile-Manhattan
first, Carrie second, Not Guilty third Time,
1:4S.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
GEORGE SHEPPARD HONORED.
City Hall Officials Present Him With n Hand.
some Token of Esteem.

City Hall Officials Present Him With Hand.
some Token of Esteem.
George Sheppard. the retiring City Clerk,
was made the recipient yesterday of one of
the handsomest testimonials of regard on
the part of his fellow workers in City Hall
that have ever been presented to any official.
About o'clock Controller Morrow, Henry
P. Ford, President of Select Council;
Crosby Gray, Chief Clerk of the De-
partment of Public Safety; W.
r. Ford, Delinquent Tax Col
Iector, and several other officials and
City Hall habitues sauntered in the Office
The Controller busted himself extricating
an impromptu speech from his coat-tail
pocket which had been written for him
about half hour previously, and began by
saying:
George! 1 do not claim to be great
man, but if I were in your place, should
be a grateful man. L have to do penance
this week on account of the close of the
Lenton season, and am therefore deputed to
make speech [applause1 which will be
necessarily brief, as it is here the Controller
consulted his notes] extempore. have to
congratulate you upon the cordial relations
which have existed during your many
years of public service between you
and those with whom you have been
brought in contact. From your mother-in-
law to the book agent, whom, like the poor,
we have always with US. you have been
spoken well of, and 1 hereby present you
this slight token -
Here Assistant City Clerk George Booth
and Assistant Controller John j. Davis
staggered in under the load Of handsome
brass framed, onyx shelved etagere, the
onyx slabs being OF the most beautiful pat
terms and highly polished. Mr.. Sheppard
thanked the boys in faltering voice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
Guftenbarg Entries.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
RACE TRACK, GUTTENBURG, April 2-The
entries for tomorrow are:
Fist race, six fsrlongs-Amalgan, Pont!co, AL
Reed no. Terrell formerly Tatian) Vance, Johnnie
Z, Weasel, Dongan lo7, Lee Christy los, Little
Jim. Mccormick, La Grippe. Counterfeit. Bob C.
Border Minstrel 102, Wagram 100.
Second race, one mile-Lafitte lis, Hamlet lo7,
Re-echo 102 Pericles 9S. Esau 93 Stephanie 81 Top
SAWYER, Big Brown jug 90. Thad Rowe &c.
Third race, half mile, for 2-year-olds-W b H.
Gray Rock. Eclipse ITO. Kittie b l04 Lord Harry
103 Priscilla SO, Lottie "a.
Fourth race, six and half furlongs-Str Will
lam, Rancocas Dalsyrian, Defendant Pilgrim
Sam Love, Flambeau Prince Howard, Paradise
Nellie Booker colt 1ls Guard lis, Urbanna, Lady
Agnes, Ban Lassie lib, Kenwood lis.
Fifth race, one mile-Lady Pulsifer 112, Glen
dale 1Os. Brait l07, Lotion 100, Wahoo 9S. Little
Moore 90.
Sixth race seven furlongs-Regulus 120, Black
thorn los. Gyda Morristown, King Idle lo6 Tedd-
ing ton 103 Neptunus 101. Wanderment 81, Biscuit
John jay S, Mamie Hay e5. Seatick, Frank
Wheeler s3 Alfred 81, Bette L 100.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03

River at $50 P. NJ, 90 feet, fall of OF feet
in hours.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
Mr.. O'NEILL'S DENIAL.
He Did Not Make BeckIey Anv Offer TO
Jump Again.

Jump Again.
J. Palmer O'Neill denies emphatically the
truth of a story published to the effect that he
offered Beckley 5000 to jump, or rejump from
the Players League to the local National
League club. Yesterday afternoon Mr.. O'Neill
MADE the following statement on the matter:
Il was informed that Beckley desired to re-
tract with him. prompted me to try and find
out before the first of tho month ended
whether or not he intended to keep his con-
tract. We had Just received an offer from
Paul Hines and most certainly we desired to
know if there was any truth in the rumor about
Beckley's intentions. Accordingly requested
Mr.. Hecker to have Beckley see me at my
room in the Hotel Anderson. Beckley was
there within Is minutes.
II asked him if it was true that he wanted to
come back to us. and mentioned our contract
with him. He replied that he had now gone
too far with the other people to make any more
changes. He complained about some alleged
bad treatment he had received from the old
club last season. j then said: All right, Beck
ley, if you don't want to return to US suppose
you'll make no claim concerning your contract
We don't want you if you don't want to live up
to your contract
That ended our conversation, and certainly
did not make Mr.. Beckley any offer at all.
could not do so, because was not authorized
In my opinion, the whole affair was cooked
up job"
Thus is a very suspicious transaction ex-
planned. If Beckley were to return to the old
club at the solicitation of any official Secretary
Scandrett Will resign at once.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
DEMPSEY TO FIGHT THE WINNER.
He Will Encounter the Best Man After Sui
Iivnn Meets Corbetf.

He Will Encounter the Best Man After sul-
Iivnn Meets Corbetf.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
SAN FRANCISCO. April 2-sullivan's chal-
lenge and Corbetts acceptance created un-
usual stir around the clubs this morning.
Opinions expressed were various and varied,
but when summarized were all quite favorable
to the California club, and betting will be
heavy in his favor. George La Blanche and
young Mitchell deposited $3.50 each last evening
at the California club as part guaranty that
they would be ready to fight in June at l54
pounds. The second deposit of $3.50 must be
made on May q.
Although no arrangements have been made
either by the California Club or the principals,
it is understood that the winner will be chal-
lenged by Jack Dempsey. who is at present in
Portland. The latter denies that he is going to
Europe just at present. He limited that he
would remain i'll Portland until after the
Mitchell-Lablanche contest; that then he would
return to this city. The Marine" saws he will
have no difficulty in getting down to l54 pounds.
He thinks he would have done better il he had
fought Dempsey at that weight instead OF
carrying so much extra flesh. Mitchell will not
be obliged to do much hard training. He is al
ways in pretty good condition and is not far
from 154 pounds now.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
B0YC0TTING A BALL CLUB.
Labor Unions Objectins to Walter Hewett's
Mode of Business.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcHl
WASHINGTON, April 2-The Federation of
Labor unions in this city, at a meeting held last
night unanimously adopted a resolution plac-
ing the ban Of boycott on the Washington
League Baseball Club, and have also sent
notices to all other cities where there are SIM
liar organizations and where the Washingtons
will necessarily visit this season.
The cause of this hostility to the Washington
club was on account of the refusal of Walter
Hewett, President of the club, to annul his
contract with the builder who is fitting up his
new park. The latter employed non-union men
and it is said violated his agreement which
stipulated that only union men should be en-
ployed on the grounds. The contractor asserts
that there was no such understanding or agree
ment on his part and refused to be dictated to
by labor organizations. The Federation then
appealed to Mr.. Hewett. who informed them
that he had no jurisdiction in the matter.
Hence the boycott on the Senators in this city
and all others they will visit this season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
TO-DAY'S BALL GAME.
Hecker's Colts Will Tackle the East End
Athletic Team.

Hecker's Colts Will Tackle the East End
Athletic Team.
Weather permitting, the first ball game Of
the season in this city will be played to-day at
Recreation Park. The youngsters of the old
team will be opposed by the East End Ath-
letics, and the game will probably be an inter
esting one, although good work cannot be ex-
pected. The Plttsburgs will be represented as
follows: Sunday. right field; Hemp, center;
LaroQue, short: Miller. catch; Routcliffe, left;
Youngman. second; Roat. third; Mulhearn,
first; Gray, pitcher. The extra battery wiIl.be
Jones and Berger. The game will commence
at $3.50.
Yesterday afternoon two teams were formed.
one under the captaincy of Manager Hecker
and the other under Miller. Hecker's team
won by s to 2 Eight innings were played, and
the work of Youngman, DaroQue and Roat was
of very good kind. They surprised every
body. The fielding of Sunday, Routciffe and
Hemp was also good. The pitchers were
changed all round and they all did well except
Schmitt There was a large attendance of
admirers of the old League present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
MORE PEDS ARRIVE.
Moore and Howarih Arrive to Start In the
Big Race.

Tom Howarth and E. c. Moore, the two we'll
known long distance pedestrians, arrived in the
city yesterday to get ready for next weeks
race. Both men were looking in the best of
condition. Howarth is an Englishman. and a
stranger to this city. He has won two or three
races lately. He is considered dangerous
man for the race here. During q conversation
Moore said:
Il know that we have a hard task before us.
can eat plenty of good food. don't say that
I'll win, but Pm going to try. don't hesitate
to say that it will be a desperate race. How
ever, Howarth and myself have been doing
some hard work"
Herty and Golden will be here to-day.
Horan, Click and Hegelman will be here to-
morrow or Saturday morning. The track will
be ready on Saturday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
THE ACTIVE AMATEURS.
A Big Contest for AlI.Round Sports 10 be
Held.

The members of the East End Gymnastic
Club are booming matters in their club. A big
athletic event has been arranged to take place
in the club building on May or s. 1t will be an
all-round athletic contest for gold medal
offered by Mr.. Gardner, member Of the club.
The contest is to include the following events
Horizontal and parallel bars, horse running,
high and long jump, and running high kick and
putting the shot. The scoring is to be by an
entirely new method, and instead of the first
three only scoring as usual each will be given a
chance by the following method: Take long
and high jump for example In the long the
scoring will begin at II feet, l point for each
foot until II feet, then a point for every 6
inches High jump, AZ inches counts one point.
thereafter every inches counts point.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
BOLD MR.. C0RBETT.
He Wants TO Meet sullivan, but In Two
Weeks Time.

Weeks Time.
NEW YORK, April 2.-JIm Corbett, the Cali
fornia Wonder, as he has been styled since he
defeated Kilrain, when spoken to about his
proposed contest with John l. Sullivan said:
II am willing to meet Mr.. Sullivan in any
business office he may be pleased to name to ar
range the terms for a four-round contest with
gloves. l have been told that he has expressed
a desire to meet me. There need be no diff
Guilty in making the contract if Mr.. Sullivan
will agree to fgnt me within two weeks This
is the only stipulation that l must insist on.
My leave of absence has nearly expired and it
is imperative that return to nv duties at the
California Athletic Club. If Mr. Sullivan will
agre to the time stipulated feel sure that
match can be arranged"
Corbett spoke throughout the interview with
modesty indeed it was difficult matter to get
him to say word about the contest, for fear,
as he said, people would think him boastful.
When asked if he could not get his leave Of ab-
sence extended he said: mo. my position is a
good one and may pay me $500 month for the
rest of my life, and value it too much to risk
it. l arr also anxious to get home to my wife
and family. If fight is arranged it must take
place within the stipulated two weeks"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
LOCAL ITEMS. LIMITED.

Incidents of Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.
WORK was commenced on the new Sterrett
block, West Diamond and Ohio streets, ALLIE
gneny, yesterday. The buildings on the site
which are to be torn down were among the first
buildings erected in the city.
A SPECIAL meeting of the stockholders of
the Pleasant Valley Passenger Railway Com
pany will be held on April 16 to adopt new by
laws.
THE iremen will receive their monthly SAL
aries tomorrow. the policemen on Saturday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
A Big Swimming Club.

Efforts are being made to organize swim
ming club on large scale in connection with
the Pittsburg Natatorium. A party of young
men have had conference with Secretary
Goodwin on the matter, and it is expected that
a club of about 500 or 900 members will be or
ganized. The club will be called the Pittsburg
and Allegheny Swimming CLUB.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
A Local Mile Race.

Ed Nikirk anc Krautworm, of the East End,
were matched last evening to run a mile race
at Recreation Park. on Saturday four weeks,
for $50 side. forfeit of $40 each was put
up last evening, and the parties will meet at
this Office tomorrow evening to sign articles
and put up $50 each.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
A Sweeping Challenge.

The hackers OF the fighting dog, J. L. sulr.
van, called at this Office last evening and left
the following sweeping challenge: a. l. Sulli-
van, the fighting dog. will fight any dog in
America at 80 pounds, give or take a pound
for $500 a side. An answer through The DIS
PATCH will receive attention"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03

Secretary of the Interstate League gave
indianapolis until last night to join that
organization. Not hearing from her represent
atives he says the Interstate League will now
go on with six clubs: Evansville. Burlington,
Peoria GalesDurg. Quincy and Terre Haute.
Word was also received to-day from James A.
Plumb Secretary of the Cedar Rapids club.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03

The painters OF Williamsburg will organ
ize an assembly tonight. Secretary Dillon,
of the Flint Workers Association, John
Ehman and other labor leaders will 60 out
and assist in the organization.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
Signed ArficleV

Articles of agreement between E. Z. McClel-
land and Gus Guerrero to run a ten-mile race
on Saturday next were signed at this Office last
evening. Each party put up $50 and will meet
tomorrow evening to put up the balance of the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
IDAHO IS KNOCKING.
A Fierce Debate in the House Over
the Proposition 10 Change
THE TERRITORY INTO A STATE.
Politics and Mormonism Both Complicate
the Situation.
A PLEA FROM THE ARIZONA DELEGATl
He Demands Fair Treatment for the People Whom He
Represents.

The bill providing for the admission of
Idaho was discussed in the House yesterday.
The Republicans generally favored it, while
several Democrats spoke strongly in oppo-
sition. The latter claimed that the Mormons
are dlsfranchised because they vote the
Democratic ticket.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03

Stab. Each contestant had 66 shots at a half
inch bulls eye. There were 1872 possible points
and the score was: Staib 742; Goodwin, 734.
The former made 30 bulls eyes and Mr.
Goodwin made %. The score was one Of the
best made in this city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
HARRISBURG, April 2.-The first game of
the season was played here to-day between
Rochester, of the American Association. and
Harrisburg. the champions of the Interstate
League, and the former won by to O. There
was large attendance and the playing was
sharp. Neither club showed well at the bat
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
Mitchell DISCHARGED.

tBY DUNLAP's CABLE CoMPANY.1
LONDON. April 2-The charge brought
against Charlie Mitchell for assaulting Goode
at Abingdol's house was dismissed, evidence
being given that Goode was the aggressor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
Some Good Shooting.

There was a shooting contest yesterday at
slapnick's establishment on Fifth avenue, that
was in some respects remarkable. The con-
testants were Fred Goodwin and Captain
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
The Spring Circuit.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE prsPATcH.i
MEADvILLE, PA, April 2-The spring races
of the circuit which Is made up of Meadville,
Erie Warren jamestown, Bradford and Tona-
wanda, will open up here May q to 30, inclusive.
The purses for the first meeting aggregate
So 5OO
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-03
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from Great Britain and Ireland, Norway. Swe-
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General agents. 305 Walnut ST., Philadelphia.
Full information can be had Of j. J. McCOR-
MICK, Fourth avenue and Smithfield street.
LOUIS MOESER, GIG Smithtield street.
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