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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
A BIG RACE.
Dan Herty Challenges Any Man in the World
for $1,000.

Manager Davis is progressing in his arrange
ments for the forthcoming 142-hour pedestrian
contest in this city. He has received letters
from Herty, Moore, Noremac, Golden, Davis,
Guerrero and others. Mr.. Davis has informed
each one that nobody can enter the race who
has run in a weeks contest within five weeks
OF the April race. Every man entering must
abide by this condition, because nothing but
frst-class men in good condition are needed.
A challenge is now issued in behalf of Dan J.
Herty. He will back himself in the race
against any man in the world for $500 or 81, ,OOO
side. This challenge will be left open until a
week before the race. Herty will also give
Guerrero $40 to bet s., 900 on the result. The
track will be Is laps to the mile, and Herty
claims that anybody who can beat him on that
track can beat him anywhere. He is now in
training.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Bought All the stock.

WORCESTER, MASS, February L-An the
stock in the Worcester Baseball Association
was bought up to-day by ]. H. Shoemaker, OF
Newark. n. j.. William Baruie, of Baltimore
and II. Munson, of New Haven. These gen.
tlemen were elected President, Vice President
and Treasurer, and w. W. Burnham, of New
Haven, was elected clerk. The deal was made
by President Braden, and the Worcesters will
be kept in the Atlantic Association.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
A Needed Improvement.

The work of laying double tracks from
McKeesport to Bellevernon, in order to run
through trains over the length of the entire
line without change, will be begun at once,
as will also the laying of another track from
Breck's station to Rankin.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Boyton Wanrn Teamer.

McKEEsPoRT, PA, February L-Captain
Paul Boyton was here this afternoon to see
Teemer, the object Of the visit being to induce
the oarsman to go South with him and give ex-
hibitions. He failed to make the arrangement,
as Teemer has other plans in view. At present
Teemer refuses to make his programme known,
but saws he will be ready for ali of them at the
proper time. He still thinks the Thayer ar
rangement Will 90.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Nellie RlN Wnn-

ESPECIAL TELEeRAN TO THE nIsPArcHi
BEDFORD, February LA trotting race took
place on the fair grounds here to-day, between
horses owned by William Steward and Peter s.
Duncan. The match was for Sl00 The day
and track were both miserable, but a good
crowd was in attendance and considerable
money changed hands. Duncan's Lady Hamil-
ton was the favorite. but Stewards Nellie BLY,
won the race with hanus down. Best time, 2s46.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
A BIG BLUNDER.
Mr.. Murphy Indicted Because He Repre-.
aeuted His EmnIovera

scented His Employers.
ST. LOUIS February 1.-The grand jury has
returned an indictment against Joseph A.
Murphy. sporting editor of the Globe Democrat
Mr. Murphy was the referee for prize fight
that occurred nearly three months ago, between
two young fellows named Ahearn and jackson,
and which resulted in Jackson being killed.
Warrants were issued for all parties to the
fight, but they waived examination and the
case was sent to the grand Jury. True bills
we're found against all but Murphy The Prose
cutting Attorney refused to take action and re-
submitted the case to the next grand jury,
which has now reported.
Murphy is nationally famous as a champion
sprinter and sporting authority. he is a son
of the City River and Harbor Commissioner, a
wealthy man: Two months ago he was married
to Miss Van Pheel, a society belle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
AN ATHLETIC ACQUISITION.
Frank Bowers Signed by the PHILADELPHIA
Association CInb.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
PHILADELPHIA, February 1.-The Athletic
club has signed Frank Bowers, of last years
Sioux City, to play shortstop for the coming
season. In securing the services of so Valu.
able player the local Association people have
added strength to an already strong team.
The record of Bowers, who is quite a young
man, last season was creditable, and gives rea.
sonable assurance to his new managers that
things will be well taken care of at short fjeld
during the coming season.
Bowers is a well-bul and very active player.
He covers great deal of ground, playing a
deep short, and RECEIVERS rapidly, He Is quick
and accurate in his throw, and backs up well.
Last season he played the best shortstop of his
league, accepting over nine-tenths of the
chances offered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

Dluerence In 1aVor OF the trOCter, S5Zl. .499.
In justice to the thoroughbred it can be said
that many of Americas most noted runners
made their reputation in the hands of their
owners, who would not part with them for any
price, so that when they become famous
enough to sell for big prices they are not on the
market
1t is remarkable to review the age at which
stations sire their extreme speed. Harold was
only 9-years-Old when he got Maud s, 2OS3l,
while Electoneer was II when he sired SunoI,
2:l013. Harry Wilkes, the fastest Of the George
Wilkes, was among the first of his sire's get.
as was also the great Axtell, 2:l2. In the same
line brood mares follow stations. some drop
ping their best foals early in life while others
ONLY show up prominently when their days are
nearly over.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
MIR. Murphy's Indictment.

One of the most prominent and probably one
of the best informed, young men on the sport
ing departments of American newspapers, has
been convicted of participating in prize fight
which eliminated in the death of one of the
principals Nothing could be more outrageous
on the newspaper profession, no matter whether
Mr.. Murphy was referee, stakeholder or any
thing else. When Cooney gave the blow that
killed Highland the former was not convicted
of murder, and if Mr.. Murphy, who was referee
and a newspaper representative at the time,
can be convicted at all, the living principal
ought certainly to be convicted of murder. Mr..
Murphy was simply carrying out his faithful
ideas of getting news and giving it to the pub
lie. He refereed contest such as had been
tolerated in st. Louis for years, so much SO
that it was looked upon as custom.
Custom becomes law when that custom is not
assailed, and depend upon it Mr.. Murphy be-
lieved that the contest in question was just as
legitimate as a church festival The law, as l
understand some of Mr.. Blaekstone's admoni-
tions, not his entire system of law, because 1
have not read it, is to the effect that we ought
always to take into consideration the motive of
person doing any certain thing. Mr. Muir
phys motive was just as honest as that of a
Clerk of Courts who records the death warrant
of culprit PRIEGLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

years, by Electioneer. dam Susie by Geo. M.
Patchen Jr. ]. l. Case and Z. J. Hamlin were
the contending bidders. She now has 2-year-
old filly by Kentucky Prince. which was sold
for IS. 800 to Senator Rose as yearling, by ].
B. Houston, of New York City. She has shown
some very fast quarters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
MIR. SmItren in Town.

W. B. Smitten, of Indiana. Pa, was in the
city yesterday. He bought fast young trot-
ting mare from A. Montgomery. Mr.. Smitten
has pair of youngsters that he claims will get
below 2:25 in their first races this year. Look
out everybody.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Fell OF Box Car.

Paul Thompson, brakeman on the Pan
handle Railroad, fell from the top of a box
car yesterday near Jones' Ferry, breaking
his left leg below the knee and cutting an
ugly cash on the back of mis- head.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Run Down by a Car.

Andrew Stonewall was thrown from his
buggy last night from the shock of collision
with an electric car on the Pleasant Valley
line, striking the buggy in the rear. Mr..
Stonewal received slight injuries and the
vehicle was damaged.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

CINCINNATI, February L. Ewing and
Vaughan of the Louisville club signed in this
city to-day with the New York Baseball Broth
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
GONE TO MEET KILRAIN.
Jim COrbett Leaves st. Louis for His Big
Fighr in New Orleans.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHI
ST. LOUIS February 1-Jim Corbett, the
California heavyweight, left tonight for New
Orleans to meet Kirain in a six-round contest
for purse of $500. of which $1,000 is to go to
the loser. Corbett is allowed $500 for expenses
The contest will take place during Mardi Gras
week.
Corbett has never been defeated, and has
met a number Of good men. He is only q
years old, and fights at 187 pounds. For two
years he has taught boxing in the Olympic
Club, In this city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Fighting All Round.

If stories are true and all declared intentions
are carried out, there will be legal baseball
tights all over the country before summer time
comes. There seems to be wealth galore ahead
for the lawyers and any amount of material to
make newspaper reading very interesting. The
League msgnates have put themselves on
record as saying that every new club in cities
where there are old League clubs will be sued
for damages. Whether this threat will be
carried out or not l don't know. 1t may have
been made as what is called bluff, +" and it
may not There may also be some good legal
and moral reasons why the old League should
insist on such prosecutions, and, of course,
there may not be such reasons. However, 1
cannot avoid the conviction that in pursuing
their present legal course the League magnates
are injuring their own cause. l have never had
much faith in settling such questions as those
in question, in the courts. BY relegating their
warfare to a courtroom the League magnates
ouly prolong and at great expense, an issue
that must be faced sooner or late. Even if the
League defeats the Brotherhood in the courts,
the final round struggle must be before the
people. The old League is now the aggr assive
party and the ne League is on the defensive.
Heretofore the conditions have been 9th -.Twise.
By taking or forcing the players to court they
will appear to the public as prosecuted people,
and depend upon it there is ever vast amount
Of sympathy for those who are believed to be
the object of persecution, even though the per-
secuted be IN the wrong. Therefore as mat
ter of expediency. the old League had better
allow the legal conflict to rest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
DR. PERCES PELLETS sFES PgsFEs s55asa5 EssaEss So

Smallest, tiny
all OF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
ABOUT RopY PATTERsoN.

Rody Patterson expects to make fine show
ing this year with the 5-year-old mare Duchess
Russell, 232 he being satisfied of her ability to
put three heats in 2:20 or better before the sea-
son is over. He also thinks we'll of his 3-year-
old Belmont flly Fidget, while he looks upon
his 2-year-old by Robert McGregor, dam by AL
mont Sentinel, as the greatest colt he has ever
trained. In addition to those named he will
have quite number of other promising young
sters in his stables this season, several Of which
have already shown up well.
The following table gives list of 20 of the
highest priced trotters ever sold in this country
and also a list of 20 of the highest priced thor.
Oughbreds:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Another Little Pair.

him.
Another Little Pair.
There is another little pair of pugilists who
will fight to a finish before an athletic club at
Buffalo on February 10 for an aggregate sum
of $l.4O0 l refer to Paddy Mcbride and
O'Leary. They will each be very near 1A
pounds, and 10 o great extent they are both
untried. They have their fame to make yet,
and the hackers of each are confident of sue
cess. Both are undergoing careful training.
Mcbride is in charge of Jack Fogarty, and is in
excellent condition. There will likely be
large number of Pittsburgers at the fight if
they can make arrangements to see it While
a good one, have not the least idea as to who
will win. l have never seen either OF the
youngsters, but am told that Mcbride, who is
only 20 years old. is every inch tighter. But
what gives the proposed battle more than ordi-
nary Importance is the fact that the winner
will be backed to fight Murphy, the Australian,
Larkins or any other feather weight in the
country. This is seemingly big step to con-
template, but the hackers of the men are conf
dent that they each have champion.
Some General Features.
The prospects of contest between Jackson
and Sullivan are still very remote, and Kilrain
IS apparently in obscurity down South. Nc
CaffreY has advanced the old plea of engage
ments'' as a reason that he cannot meet God
frey but Dominick is quite willing to face Joe
McAuliffe if purse of 81 600 or 5000 is offered.
chances in favor of McAuliffe in a to-fnish con-
test. In fact would not put much faith in
McGatfrey against strong second or third rate
man in a Knockout battle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
OVERRIDING IL.

Another crusade has been commenced
against what some very "unco GUIDE" people
cal the ''brutal sport of pigeon shooting"
During the week Philadelphia Judge has de-
cided that the sport is nothing more nor less
than cruelty to animals, and as a result some
Of the members Of prominent gun club were
convicted. The case, however, has been ap-
pealed. Parallel with this Canadian Member
Of Parliament named Brown, not John Brown,
has or will introduce bill into the Canadian
Parliament making pigeon shooting illegal
Doubtless the persons interested in prose-
cutting the warfare may be in earn
est; their hearts are evidently full
20 overhoWing with sympathy for
the poor tortured pigeon that as a rule is
killed N an instant; indeed, 20 strong is the
sympathy that the people proffering to possess
it apparently cannot say a word publicly on
the subject without, Job Trotter like, tears
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

Altogether don't hesitate to say that If Dixon
is not a veritable wonder Mccarthy will defeat
him,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
The Judges Decision.


There is one feature of Judge 0'Brien's de-
cision that has not been noticed by any new
League supporter, as far as know. refer to
Judge O'Brien's opinion of the word reserve"
Ny readers will well remember how l have
from time to time contendeu that the word, if it
meant anything at all, meant that the club had to
keep the player for time specified. Mark
only argued as to the meaning of the word, the
legal bearing of the clause in which it was
never touched. Well. Mr.. Ward and others
contended that the word only applied to the
clubs under the National agreement and this
was one of the points on which the new League
partisans and myself differed. Judge O'Brler
has fatty decided that the contention of MIR.
Ward and his colleagues is a wrong one that
the word reserve" comprehends the entire
country Now, 1 mention this to show how
foolish it is for any of us to allow our passions
10 rise in tempest form simply because some
body else has an opinion contrary to our own. /
am fully aware that many opinions expressed
In these columns have grated harshly, Indeed
on the feelings of some people, but l do not
in the majority of instances as far as this base.
ball controversy is concerned, 1 have been in
the right The great difficulty with many peo-
pie seems to be that they allow their heart to
run away with their head. In discussing these
matters, however, it would be well for us ali to
follow out the advice of that bold divine DR.
Chalmers, when he says we should always separ-
ate the exercises of the understanding from
the sympathies of the heart and be prepared to
follow the light of evidence, though it may lead
Us TO painful conclusions. If we would all do
these there certainly would be less envy and
jealousy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

ITO LET-ON PENN AVENUE BETWEEN
4 Ninth and Tenth streets, first and third
floors, consisting Of two large parlOrs dining
room, kitchen and wash house. with bath con-
nected; three rooms on third floor, two front and
one back. Address LET, Dispatch office. fe2-134
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
The Present Situation.


The smoke of the recent passage of arms has
almost cleared away and we can get a tolera-
bly, fairview as to how matters stand between the
contending forces. Ii we take an impartial
view of the situation fail to see how we can
come to any other conclusion than ADMITTING
that the new League is stronger to-day than il
has ever been. There is no denying this fact
ana Wards victory has had almost all to do
with it The effect that is the moral effect. of
that victory has been greater than we can esti-
mate; but it is also true that the threats Of the
League magnates have had to some extent. a
counter eject. They have made an Impression
but not near such a strong one as the victory
OF John NJ. Ward. The latter and the plavers
are not through the wood yet by any means
and they should not whistle until they are
through, because even in our most festive mo-
ments there may be handwriting on the wall.
However, the new League has been great
gamer during the week. of course the Old
League officials claim to be able to distill much
consolation from Judge O'BTien's decision To
some extent this is true. because there are
certainly some points in the decision that
are considerable value to the National
League and may be the means of
inficting defeat on the new League in future
court conflicts. say may because certainly
do not know, but it is a fact that there is much
in the decision that is favorable to the old
League. However, l still claim that the Ieapue
will do very foolish thing by continuing the
legal acuon, and foolish action means ulti-
mate defeat II is, indeed, strange and anus
ing to compare the statements OF League mac.
mates made before the decision and statements
made after it appeared. President Young dis
lnetly stated before the decision was given
that Judge O'Brien was celebrating over il so
long that it would be final when it was flushed
Il will stand by il" SAID Mr.. Young according
to published interview with him at Washing.
ton. But no sooner was the decision given than
Mr.. Young cried aloud for more blood, and now
the weapons are being prepared for another
conflict Certainly, if all the suits threatened
are proceeded with, the new League will be
harrassed almost 10 death, but even if the play-
ers suffer present defeat, next year will come
with increased forces and public backing The
old League people should think Of this.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

HTANTED- A PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER
w of long experience; none other need apply.
At DEROY BROS, 3J7 Smithheld st. felix's
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

TT7O LET-ON PENN AVENUE BETWEEN
i Ninth and Tenth Streets three unfurnished
rooms first floor and three rooms on third floor,
suitable for housekeeping. Address LET, Dis
patch Office. felix's
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-05-08
A Trit1e PesSinistic.

Early in the century there lived in
Edinburgh, says the n. Y. Ledger, a
well-known grumbler named Sandy
Black, whose oft-recurring fits of
spleen or indigestion produced some
amusing scenes of senseless irritability
which were highly relished by all eX-
cept the fellows good, patient little
wife. One morning Sandy rose bent
on a quarral. The haddies and the
eggs were excellent, done to turn,
and had been ordered by himself the
previous evening; but breakfast passed
without the looked-for compliment.
What will you have for dinner,
Sandy?" asked Mrs. Black.
"A chicken, madam" said the hus-
band.
'.Roasted or boiled?"
"Confound it. madam, if you had
been a good and considerate wife you
would have known before this what !
liker Sandy growled out as, slamming
the door, he left the house. 1t was in
the spring, and a friend who was
present heard his little wife say:
"Sandy's bent on a disturbance to-
day. | shall not please him, do what |
will"
The dinner-time came. and Sandy
and his friend sat down to dinner. The
fish was eaten in silence, and on rails
ing the cover of the dish before him in
towering passion the former called
out:
Boiled chicken That's it, madam
"A chicken boiled is chicken spoiledn''
Immediately the cover was raised from
another chicken roasted to a turn
Madam, l won't eat roast chicken!'
roared Sandy. You know very well
how it should have been cooked At
that instant broiled chicken with
mushrooms, was placed on the table.
''W ithout green peas" roared the
grum bier.
Here they are, my DEAR" said his
wife.
How dare you spend my money in
this manner?n
They were present, said his vile.
Rising from his chair Sandy clenched
his fist and shouted:
"How dare you receive presents with.
out my leave?'
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-05-08
Black Pearls.

1t is not often that women have ad-
mirable jewels and are not aware of
the fact This story, told by New
York paper, may or may not be true
but it is worth repeating: When the
late Mrs. John Jacob Astor died she
left all her personal property, includ-
ing her splendid collection of jewels,
TO her husband. When the late John
Jacob Astor was about starting for
Europe last summer he sent the prec-
ious casket of jewels as a gift to his
daughter-in-law, Mrs. William Wal
dorf Astor.
Mrs. Astor. who was in town only
TO say good-by. sent the box to a safe
deposit company unopened, and then
returned to Newport.
During the summer she saw wo-
man at the Casino wearing black
pearls.
-Oh, I'd like to have some black
pearIs.h she exclaimed.
But you have all the Astor jewels. p"
Yes, but I've never opened the
jewel case and don't know what's in
it."
What" gasped half-dozen women
in various stages of collapse. ''Well,
YOU just send for it at once
The case was duly forwarded, and
therein, sure enough. were the cele-
brated Astor pearls, a set unequaled in
the world for size. color. and SYM
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