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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
THE BIG HANDICAPS,
Latest BETTING on the Great Events Mt n
First Class Firm,


First Class Firm.
Goodwin Bros, the leading turf firm in the
country, has forwarded to THE DISPATCH
their latest betting quotations on the Suburban
and the Brooklyn handicap. For the former
Salvador, Prince Royal and Long Street at Is
to against each are first favorites. During
the last eight days Prince Royal has come up
from 30 to l price to his present
position. Long Street 10 points and Sal
vator 5. Thus it will be seen that the
trio are being well supported Senorita
is now quoted at u to l. having advanced
points during the week; Tea Trays price is 25
TO i, having come up from S5 to !; Reporter is
80 to l. and was 40 to last week; French PARK
has gone back from 40 to to so to l. and Maori
Is now quoted at 40 to l, and last week stood at
6o to 1; Proctor is now 20 to !, having advanced
up the list 10 points, and Come-to.Taw is now
25 to l. last weeks price being 35 to L: Cortez
last week was so to l, and this week is 100 to l;
Carroll has come up from rs to 80 to l. The
changes in the other quotations are slight. One
fourth of the above odds are offered for place.
For the Brooklyn handicap Kingston holds
premier position at 10 to against: Raceland is
close up at IL to l. Tenng, Long Street, Badge
and Gorge come next az Is to / each, and Han
over is 20 to l, having gone back points since
last week. Senorita is still 20 to and Reporter
80 to !. Sir Dixon and Come-to-Taw are each
~ to l, ana Strideaway, Diablo and Orofi anime
are each Is to ], and Proctor Knott, Los An
geles and Fides are each points more. Other
prices range from 40 to 200 to l.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
HARRY WON'T BE SOLD.
The Famous TrottinE GeIding TO stny In
Thla Cnunfrx AyEhila

The Famous Trotting Gelding to stay In
This Country Awhile Longer.
NEW YORK, March 2L-For some weeks me-
gotiations have been pending between Sire
Brothers, of this city, and Hermann Dix of
Berlin for the famous trotting campaigner,
Harry Wilkes, and it was common talk that
the fastest son Of old George Wilkes would
soon bid adieu to his native land and make the
ocean voyage to Germany, where his name and
fame would insure him speedy recognition on
the European turf. The deal has fallen
through however, and the swift-footed gel6ing
will probably remain in this country for another
season at least.
Mr.. Sire was seen at his office on Broadway
yesterday in relation to the matter. He said:
1--WE have heard from Mr.. Dix who had held
an option on Harry for some time, with a pro-
yiso that he could have two other trotters
owned by us, If he did not decide to take him.
He cables us that he will buy the two stations,
Red Star and George Peacemaker. and Harry
Wilkes will no doubt be ready for the cam
paign this season and take part in whatever en-
gagements are made for him."
The German gentleman who had his eye on
Harry Wilkes is a musician of note in his
country. 1t seems that he has come into q
snug fortune lately which he chooses to use in
securing some American bred flyers. He was
in New Y ork last month, and had about settled
the purchase of Harry Wilkes when he re-
ceived word that his American trainer had got
into trouble In Germany, and was suspended
for year. He then arranged to leave the
matter until his return home, and it is prob
able that be has been deferred in his purpose
by the difficulty mentioned. Red Star is well
known TO horsemen in the metropolis and has
been owned for some time BY Nathan Strauss
who had consigned HIM to Kellogg & Co. for
his closing out sale this week. He is a gray
stallion 10y A. W. Richmond sire of the PAGER
Arrow, 2:l314 and other fast Californians His
record, according to the latest table is 2:S6h
based on his performance at Paterson last fall
when he trotted two miles in 5:I3 faster rate
than any single mile to his credit George
Peacemaker is son of Peacemaker, a stallion
by Ryskyk's Hambletonian, out of Sally
Feagles, and therefore full brother to Daunt-
less, sire of the fast trio, Gean Smith. Thom-
lers, and Hendryx. His record is 2:34II made
OctoDer 8 last year at Binghampron, but he is
thought equal to faster time than that. He is
bay geldIng of good substance, and since his
purchase bv Sire Brothers has been logged on
the avenues here.
Sire Brothers say that Rosalind Wilkes
2:l415, has wintered well, and they expect rreat
things from her this year. They desire to
match Rosalind against Belle Hamiin, and will
give MI. Hamlin any kind of race he wants.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
MCLELLAND TO PRIDDY.
The Soho Runner Pats Up Forfeit 10 RIM
Five Miles.

E. c. McClelland and his hackers arc still
willing to have another contest with Peter
Priddy, as the following challenge will show:
Hearing that Peter Priddy is anxious to run me
a fve-mle race, now deposit forfeit of SIS to
run him that distance for 500 side. am willing
to run him within five or six weeks after siPninS
articles of agreement. l will meet him or his rem
resentatives at THE DISPATCH office on next
Tuesday evening at O'Clock prepared to sign art-
cles and put up a further deposit. am aware
that he defeated me on my merits in our late
threc-mie race but am of opinion that he can
not de eat me in 4 hve-mile race. At any rate am
willing 10 contest against him in n race of that
distance. II lie declines to run me the distance
stated hope to hear no more talk about it,
L. c. MCCLELLANp
The above challenge is made in good faith
and should 1t be accepted the weather is likely
10 be much more favorable than it was for the
last race; The new cinder path at Recreation
Park viii, in all probability, be put down by the
time the race takes place should the match be
made, and undoubtedly it would be splendid
event with which to inaugurate the new track.
The two men are among the foremost pedes.
trians in the country, and a race between
them will always be attractive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
TO PAY THE PENALTY.
Baseball Player slocum to be Executed for
Killing His Wife.


Killing Iii. Wife.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH!
NEW YORK. March 2L-The first sentence to
death by electricity pronounced in the Court OF
General Sessions was imposed to-day. James
J'Slocum, who hacked his wife Nellie to death
with an ak in their rooms at ia Roosevelt
street on the night of December 81. was ar
raigned before Judge MARITIME. Slocum was
formerly professional baseball player,
but became professional loafer. Mrs. $40
cum was Young and still pretty woman
despite the effects of dissipation. She was
infatuated with Slocum, and though ne peat
her frequently, she clung to him. lie was
jealous of her. and when he returned nome iate
on the evening Of December 81 and 1ound her
in the rooms of John Williams, pacnelor
living on the same floor, where she had gone TO
beat her. Then he ordered her to their room,
and neighbors heard the sound of blows and
her cries for mercy for nearly five minutes
Then he left the house. When asked why ne
had killed his wife he replied:
Il did not know what was doing that night
was drunk. 1t was rum"
Judge Marines sentence was in substance as
follows: The sentence of the court is that
you suffer the punishment of death as pre-
scribed by law for the crime of which you
have been convicted, and the court doth ap-
point the week commencing Monday. the 9th
day of May, next as the week within which the
said sentence must be executed. And on some
day within the week SO appointed, that YOU be
executed at Sing Sing in the mode and manner
prescribed by the law of this State"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22

The East End amateur athletes and their
friends had great time in the handsome
building of their club last evening. There
was three-hour loot race and IA contestants
started. In many respects prettier race
couldn't we'll be seen, and the event GER
tainly was a credit to the club. Such events
will do much to popularize those kinds Of
sports and exercises that are conducive to
the welfare Of mind and body; they will
materially assist in populariz ing the gymna-
SUM that promotes them. Professor Kirchner
is an enthusiast for the contests that make the
young men anxious for. healthy training, and
last evening he certainly had much to be proud
Of The sporting editor of this paper acted as
starter asd referee. The contest started
promptly at o'clock.
The result was a surprise as D. II. Barr,
somewhat of an outsider won the gold msdal
after one OF the most desperate races seen in
or about Pittsburg. When the word was given
Moore McClaran and Barber went to the front
the first named being in the rear. The first
mile was covered in about six minutes and the
Pare became quite merry all round. During
the rirst hour almost all interest was centered
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
Clifton Winners,

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TuR DIsP ATCH.l
CLIFTON RACE TRACK. March 2l-The rain
made 1t very disagreeable to spectators, and
the sloppy track caused the jocks much annoy.
ance.
First race. seven and one-nalr furlongs king
Volt first, Ito and 6 to 5: khaftan second, TO 1
l:s3.
Second race. five furlongs-Go Lucky first, /, to
and TO 8: Consiguee second. to / and TO i:
Australand third, to land TO S. Time l:07
Third race, one mile-John Arkins first 9 TO 1
and TO 5; Wild Cherry second, to 5 and i to 4:
Specially third, 3 to and to5 S. Time. I:5IH
Fourth race. six and one-half furlongs-Freiols
first, to and to ): Insight second, to S and !.
10 8: Samaria third to and even. Time l:a7x.
Fifth race, six aud one-half furlongs-Prince
Howard first, 10 and to 2; Harrison second,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
SPEAKS WE'LL OF CORBETT.
Mike Donovan Thinks He is Better Than
Domiuick McCnGrey,

Mike Donovan Thinks He Is Better Than
Domiuick McCnfrey.
NEW YORK. March 2L-"Hancsome Jim,
Corbett, the big San Franciscan who recently
bested Jake Kilrain in six-round bout at New
Orleans, put on the gloves for the first time in
this city yesterday afternoon with Prof Mi
chael Donovan at the New York Athletic Club
They boxed three rounds and the Westeruer
showed wonderful quickness. He is as quick
on his feet as lightweight and his every move
ment is graceful. After the set-to Donovan
said:
'Corhett is the quickest big man ever boxed
with. Kilrain is not in it with this fellow, for
he is wonder, and no mistake. AS for Jack
son think that Corbett could do him handily.
and McCafrey, quick as he is, would be no
match for the California six-footer. He's only
% years old. but watch him. There's no good
reason why he shouldn't become champion"
All the privileges of the New York Athletic
Club have been extended to Corbetr. He is the
only professional who has ever enjoyed this
courteSy,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
New OrIenns Rnces.

New ORLEANS, March 2l-Following were
the results Of the races here to-day:
First race six furlongs-Friendlcss first Som
erset second Skobeloff third. Time. 1:l54
Second race five furlongs Dyer first, Revival
second, Relieve third. Time, i:03at
Third race one-half of mile-Captain King
0:504.
Fourth race, one mile-Marchburn first Cashier
second, Zeb Ward third. Time. I:43
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
WILL MAKE A FIGHT,
Nimick and O'NeiII Express Themselves
About the Future.

.sFECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.1
NEW YORK, March 2L-J. P. O'NeIl and
President Nimick positively deny that the Pitts.
burg club will drop out of the League. Mr..
O'Neill said:
will not let lot of youngsters usurp our rights
in the hearts of the Pittsburg people. / don't
think tPittsburg can support two clubs but 1
can't tell who Will get the worst of il. However
we will give them a merry hustle when the
season opens"
President Robinson, of Cleveland, sde.
clares that there will be ten clubs in the
League sure
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
TESER IN G0UD FORM.
John nnd Hurley Make IN Excellent Impress
sion at Practice.

Almost all the players of the new local club
were at the new grounds yesterday, accom-
panied by a large number of friends. The
grounds are not quite ready yet for playing on,
but several of the players had dexcellentpractice
in throwing, pitching and catching. John
Tener had good spell of pitching, and Jerry
Hurley, the new catcher, caught for him.
Tener was in excellent form and really pitched
in great style. Hurley more than pleased
everybody vino saw him perform. That he is q
good catcher there is no doubt, and he is an ex-
celient thrower.
Staley pitched awhile and did tolerably WELL
Harry is a few pounds overweight yet but he
can Get to proper weight in a week. There was
some exciting handball playing. The grounds
won't be long in being ready now, and when
they are the team will get down to good hard
playing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
To Spnr for Points.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsP

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
BRADDocK, Pa, March 2L-"Tom" Hughes,
the Pittsburg sporting man. will be out here
tomorrow to secure hall for a glove contest
between Mike" Dugan. of Cleveland, O., and
Paddy Mcbride, of Philadelphia Arrange.
ments will be made to have the contest come
of one week from tomorrow night The men
are both lightweights. weighing about l24
They will spar Is rounds for 5000 and the re-
ceipts of the house. 1t promises to be lively
battle,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
STEARNS MAKES A RESOLVE.
His Detroit Team VIII Join the Internn.
tiopaI Len que This Sensou,

tionaI Lengu This Sensop.
DETROIT, March N.-F. <. Steans, repre-
sentative of the baseball interests here, was
shown the dispatch from Louisville saying
Detroit was to be admitted into the National
League to fill the vacancy caused by Washing
ton going into the Atlantic Association.
Mr.. Stearns said Washington dropping out
does not give Detroit \ better chance, as he
knew the policy of the National was an eight
league club their desire could not be gratified
by dropping another club He. was positive
there was no chance for Detroit to get into the
National League.
Therefore" he said, I'VE will play in the In
rernational this year"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
WARREN TO THE FRONT.

Racing Patrons There Put Up Money and
Join n Circuit.
ESPECIAL TKLBeRAM TO THE DIsPArcE,
WARREN, PA, March 2l.-The Westfeld
Driving Park has withdrawn from the Lake Erie
circuit The reason for this is that the stewards
met and made a uniform purse of S40O for each
class. Westfield said it would not put up
more than 5000
This gave Warren the cue and that place at
once opened up negotiations with the circuit
with the result that Westfeld has been
dropped, and Warren was given its dates,
June 10 to Is inclusive
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
An ENJOYABLE Bnrquct.

The Standards, the well-known ball team of
the Southside had an enjoyable banquet last
evening. Several of the new players of the
local League club were present The Keystone
Quartet, of the Keystone Baseball Club. fur
nIshcd the music, and Walter Brown made an
address. A very enjoyable evening was spent
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
River TeIcgraWs,

| ESPECIAL TELKGRAMs TO THE DrsPArcH,
BRowNsvILLE-River 10 feet 6 inches and
| rising. Weather cloudy. Thermometer. $40
| at JPN.
WARREN-River $40 feet and rising.
Weather clear and warm.
| MoRGANTowN-Rlver IL feet and rising.
Weather cloudy. Thermometer, 60' at P. Z.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22

day he had a constant
tired feeling. and at
night he was SO rack
ed with pain, with q
burn in z feve r he
could scarcely get any
quiet sleep, for his
sleep was 50 disturbed
with frightful hideOus
dreams. The weak
ness and pain across
the small of his back,
high colored urine,
sand which contained
"a sediment, the fire.
quent desire to void
it, accompanied with
great pain, told him
but too plainly that
his disease was fast
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
Following are the scores of the race:
Their Final Deposit.

Ed Reilly and the backers of Louis Stepner
met at this office and made the final deposit for
the Reilly-Stepner wrestling match. The con-
test will take place at Beaver Falls next Satur-
day evening Reilly undertaking to throw
Stepner five straight falls in GU minutes, catch
as-catch-can style,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
SHOOTING AT YOUNGSTOWN.
DR.. Whiteside Wins the Premier Badge
After a Good Confpuf

After Good Contest.
ESPECIAL TELEG1AM TO rHR pIsPArcH.I
YoUNGSTowN, March 2L-At the weekly
shoot of the Youngstown Gun Club this after
noon the A badge was won by DR.. j. N. White
side, with Marshal Williams second For the
B badge ]. ]. Morris and H. c. Fry each shot l5
birds out of q. and in shooting off the tie FRY
won.
In the practice shoot the best score was made
by f. H. Andrews, who shot 20 out of 25 The
club is making arrangements to have lis
grounds made the handsomest in the State
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
They Won't Jump,

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1sPArcH,l
CLEVELAND. O., March 2l.-Secretary Haw.
ley sent telegram to Gus Schemelz askinc
him if there was trouble at Hot Springs. and
whether Mexican and Beatin were about to
jump the League: In reply he received the
following dispatch:
Hot SPRINGS, ARK, March 81
Davis Hawley, Cleveland, o.:
The reports that we are to Jump are false
tSignedl MCKEAN AND EEATIN
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
A DESPERATE RACE.
East End Amateurs Have a Most
Exciting Contest.
DAN Il. BARR Is THE WINNER.
J. c. Moore Beaten Amid Great Excitement
Near the Finish.
THE YICToRs GET THEIR PRIZES
Fourteen Start and All Remain in the Race Until the
Close.

There was most exciting three-hour race
at the East End Gymnasium. D. H. Barr
won after desperate struggle and gained
the gold medal. There were IA starters and
they all ran to the finish.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
NOT COMPLETED YET
The Deal to Buy the HOOsiers
Not an Easy Task.
MAGNATESMEET in SECRET
Senators Reported Members of the
Atlantic Association.
THE SPORTING NEWS OF THE DAY

The magnates of the National League
held q secret meeting, but failed to adopt a
satisfactory plan to get rid of the Hoosiers.
The Washington club is reported to have
Joined the Atlantic Association. E. C. Nc
Clelland puts up forfeit to run Peter
Priddy again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22

to u and out; Lemoine II third, 5 to /, and to s.
lime, 1:2s.
sixth race. six furlongs-Monsoon first TO s;
Romance second, to and to 1; Mulllgan third,
TO and to /. Time, l:2I.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
CURED IN ONE MONTH.

Few persons have experienced more suffer-
ing from diseased condition OF the kidneys
than has Mr. AndraW HaulRr During Lhh
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
A SERIOUS MISTAKE.

Much mischief is done in the treatment of
constipation. The common opinion is that all
indications fulfilled if medicine forces un-
loading of the bowels. A great error. MedI-
cine simply purgative corrects no morbid con-
dition, consequently their use is followed by
greater costveness. A remedy, to be effectual
and permanent, must be composed of tonic. al
teraIive, corrective and cathartic properties.
These arc admirably combined in DIR. TUFTS
Liver Pills. They will, in a short time. cure all
the sufferings that result from inactive bowels.
They give tone to the intestiDes, stimulate the
secretions, and correct imperfect functional
action OF the stomach and liver.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22

River at $40 P. NJ, lis Ieet, rise OF IA feet
In u hours.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-22
THE WEATHER

PTTSBURG, March Il, 1850.
The United States Signal Service oficer in
this city furnishes the following:
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-07-24
Beans and Dollar Bills.

Several customers were in the shop chatting
together, when the grocer pointed to a lot of
pea beans, and asked how many of them it
would take to make bushel
a great variety of estimates was offered.
One reckless person said $4,000, to the great
amusement of the rest of the company, all OF
whom had guessed a smaller number.
"Well, gentlemen" said the storekeeper,
there are 10000 such beans in a bushel"
Not one was inclined to believe him ut first,
but he showed them that it took 60 to weigh
half an ounce, and a little calculation CON
WINGED them that his large figures must be APP
proximately correct.
''Now, then" said the grocer, ''how many
dollar bills will it take to weigh as much as a
silver dollarg'
One said 100; another guessed IS, and on.
man, remembering the beans, put the figures
at 800.
"All wrong" replied the grocer. 1T takes
just %" and that also he proved by the scales
Gamers and Grocers' Gazette.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-07-24
The Feast Of the Passover.

Despite the undeniable tendency to change
in every direction the festival of Passover
survives with all its old time strength and
pictureSqueness. Many, it is true, no longer
observe it with the strictness of generation
ago, but it has by no means faded from even
their memories, and especially when there
are children in the household they are glad to
witness again the Seder night. Compared
with the Passover, most popular holidays are
tiny babes. The Fourth of July goes back a
little more than century, St. Patrick's day
has greater antiquity, Christmas among our
Christian friends has not reached its second
thousandth anniversary, the Philadelphia
liberty bell is venerable, it is true Guy
Fawkes' day has acquired considerable repu-
tation; but all of these cannot begin to COM
pete in age with our Passover, which is over
three thousand years old and likely to survive
three thousand more.-Jewish Messenger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-07-24
The Beaver and the snowstorm.

During very cold winter, beaver at the
Botanic garden, in Paris, had been furnished
with fresh twigs of trees 10 give exercise to
his propensity for gnawing, and with apples
and other fruit as a more nourlShlng food.
One night there came on snowstorm, and
the snow beat into his dwelling in consider
able quantity, till the beaver found out a way
to shield himself from it, He cut his twigs
into proper lengths, which he wove basket
fashion between the bars of his cage; chopped
his apples in pieces to fill up the intervals
between the twigs. and when even this did
not appear sufficiently storm tight, he
kneaded the snow into the holes BY the
morning it appeared that he had labored all
night, and had completed a very neat and
ingenious shelter against the entrance of the
snow.-New York Nail and Express.