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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
MISCELLANEOUS SPORTS.

A Friend of Jimmy Reed, the Checker
Champion, Calls Him Very Flatly Down
for Asking Unreasonable Terms to Play
Barker for the Championship-Oth
Events.
Even our friend Mr.. Dunlap, Of the Turf
Field and Farm, who aided J. P. Reed in get
ting Mr.. Wyllie's 500 unfairly, has at last
turned on the American champion as the
following letter from Mr. Reed and Mr.. Dun
laps comment will show:
CHICAGO, June 5, 1891.
Draught Editor Turf, Field and Farm: In reply to
Mr.. Barker, letter Of the 10th ult, perfectly
indifferent regarding his unwilingness to do other
wise than propose-to allow him SIS out of the
stakes to give $50 outside of the stakes the
as as In our last match: In regard to giving MI
ask for, and which was much less than his actual
travelling expenses: whereas, Mr.. Barker desires
not only his expenses, but also bonus, which l
viii not give. Yours truly, j. P. REED.
This answer of Reeds to Barker is surprise
to us, and will also be one to his friends. We
will say this to Mr.. Reed, that he cannot now
set up his dictum to challengers and force
them to submit to anything different than
terms on which he challenged Mr.. Wyllie
for the worlds title, and which was so ac-
cepted. Barker is willing to give the same
which he asks for, and Reed should accept
in the same manner. 1t is rather late at
this time for Reed to commence to bubble
on travelling expenses, as what the eX-
penses are to consist of has not been in dis
pute until now brought up by him. The eX-
penses of trip of a thousand miles and re-
turn and thS time used up in playing the
match are made up of something more than
mere travelling" ones. The challenges of
all parties have been for a stake and ex-
penses, and under strict or correct ruling
they cannot be given out of the main stake.
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the side 1t was desperate rally and Becklev
sought to encourage the boys by calling out:
al don't know about this" after each hit was
recorded.
Two Interesting Stages.
That inning and the last were the most
interesting of the game. Berger was caught
on the arm by a swift ball and was on his
way to first before his howl of pain was
over. Never mind a little thing like that"
called out Beckley, eve win the game right
here" Fields sent an easy bound to Quinn
and when that fielder fumbled it Berger
puroined third and Fields second. Baldwin
struck out but the agony was renewed when
Carroll cleared the bases with beautiful
two-bagger to center field. lie went 10 third
on q naSSed ball and scored when Beckley
neatly placed the bali upon the diamond
where il couldn't be reached. Browning fol-
lowed with another aggravating bunt, and
IA there was but one man out it looked like
a Pittsburg victory, but Mack and Maui
couldn't help their brethren to a great eN-
tent and rs Tucker cared for their foul flies
the score was LEFT tie. The Bostons then
went in and won with the aid of an error by
Carroll. Tucker gave him fly which he
dropped and Tucker went to second. loves
sacrifice sent him 20 third.
JockO Nabbed Him.
Camel hit to Fields. who fumbled the ball
slightly, and Tucker started for the plate
but was thrown out by Fields, who had re-
covered the ball in time. Camel reached
second on the play. With two out and a
weak hitter at the bat BOston's chances
for run looked decidedly dubious. Mich
OILS was equal to the emergency, however,
and lined out hot one TO left center, on
which Camel scored what proved to be the
winning run.
The visitors did nothing in their half of
the inning. Nash's home run in the second
inning was only good for two bases, but the
ball was lost in the tall grass around the
center field seats, and Nash was not slow
about reaching the plate while the fielders
were hunting for it,
In the third inning Nichols ran into Reilly
while the latter was trying to make
double play and hurt him so severely as to
cause his retirement from the game Aside
from Camel and Nichols, the Bostons were
helpless in Baldwin's hands. Miller's field
ing was one of the features of the game.
Score:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13

The game at East Liberty to-day between
the East End Gymnasium Club team and the
Mansfieids will be very interesting from the
fact that it is believed by many that the
championship rests between these two
clubs. The Gyms" now occupy second
place, with percentage of75, and they will
strive hard to quit the day in first place,
which they will have by winning and Taren-
tum losing. The Gyms" will present the
following team: Gumbert, pitcher; Lehman,
catcher Peoples. shortstop: F. Barr, first
base: Cargo, second base: C. Addy, third
base: d. Barr. left field: Stein, middle field:
Thompson, right field; Linn, extra. The
DuQuesne Traction will increase the number
of cars on their Lincoln and Larimer branch
to accommodate the public. This being the
only championship game in the city, it will
probably be largely attended.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
THE DYING DECLARATION

OF David Poston Read in Court at the Trial
of Colonel HI. Clay King.
MEMPHIS, TENN, June 12.-The dying
declaration of David Poston was read this
morning in the Criminal Court, before
which Colonel H. Clay King is on trial for
the murder of the noted lawyer. 1t is as fol-
lows:
81 was walking down Main street and saw
II. Clay King approaching me, 1 thought,
with the intention of speaking to me. He
walked up in front of me and told me 1 was
a. =, and pulled pistol and fred,
pushing it right at my body. No converse
tion occurred between us at all. L made no
effort to resent what he said. He shot me
in an instant" "
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13

I ". NJ
nose stopped up. The mucus dropped
into the throat and I was constant
ly hawking and splitting. There
were ringing and roaring noises
in my ears. My throat was raw and sore L
became dizzy upon stopping over and rails
ing. had severe pains in the chest My
heart was affected. My limbs ached and
panied me. L had a heavy feeling in nv
stomach after eating; in fact was always
distressed. l got so bad that l could not
work. was mere ephysical wreck. tried
different physicians, but instead of getting
better got worse, until had nearly given
up hope. 1 was told of Drs. Copeland and
Blair's treatment working such wonders,
and finding their charges reasonable, took
treatment"
What is the result?
81 am now free from all my troubles and
pans. can now work, and to-day feel
better than ever before. L heartily recon-
mend their treatment to all who suffer.
They saved me from an untimely grave and
restored my health"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
The News From Below,

WHEELING-River feet inches and falling.
Departed: Ben Hur, Parkersburg: Bachelor, Pitts
burg: Allen, Pittsburg Clear and cool.
CINCINNATI-River q feet and falling. Clear
and hot. Departed: Scotia, Pittsburg.
LoUISyHLE-River on stand: 10 feet 2 inches on
canal fleet 10 inches falls effect inches at foot
of locks. Business good. Clear and warm.
CAIRo-River 25 feet and rising. Warm and
clear. Arrived: B. b. Williams, Louisville. De-
parted: New Orleans, New Orleans; Hickman,
st. Louis.
VIoKsBURG-Hard rain falling this evening:
Passed up: City of Cairo; down, Lowry and
barges, City of Providence, Natchez.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
A DANGEROUS JOKE.
The Teachers Presence OF Mind Prevents
Seri0us ConSenuences

The Teachers Presence OF Mind Prevents
Serious Consequences.
YOUNGSTOWN, June 12.-Some miscreant
caused panic among the 600 pupils in
St. Columbia's parochial three-story building
this afternoon, by running around the yard
below yelling "fire" at the top of his voice.
The children on the first floor jumped out of
the windows, while those on the second and
third stories were saved through the
presence of mind of Father Mears and the
teachers. who calmly informed their charges
that there was no fire, and not the slightest
danger, while one brave teacher sat down at
the organ and played their regular march to
retire.
however, and many of them were badly
bruised in their efforts to escape down the
stairs. No fatalities occurred.
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The Chicago Shoot,

CHICAGO, June 12.-The Audobon Club purse
of $500 was contested for by 96 men at the
Illinois sportsmen's tournament to-day
Heikes and Dicks, with ten birds each, led
the list with ten straight, when Colonel
Charles E. FELTON,, the ninety-sixth man, toed
the mark, and to the intense delight of the
crowd killed his ten birds without O miss,
Heikes, Dicks and FELTON, divided first
money, $3.50; Powers, Budd and Beck divided
the second prize, $50, and six men third
money, SlO0
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
LEGISLATION IN ILLINOIS.
The Legal Rate of Interest Lower and Many
Other Bills Passed.

The Legal Rate of Interest Lower and Many
Other Bills Passed.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, June 12.-In the
Lower House of the Legislature to-day the
bill providing for the burial, at the public
expense, of all honorably discharged ex-
Union soldiers, as amended by the Senate,
was passed, and resolution indorsing the
movement to erect a National G. A. r.
memorial hall, at Decatur, ILL.,, by private
subscription, was adopted.
The Senate bill fixing the local rate of
interest at 8 per cent, instead of 6, as at
present, and making the maximum contract
rate per cent, was passed, as was the
Senate bill, to prevent the docking of horses
tails. The Senate passed the House bill
permitting mining and manufacturing COM
panies to own stock in railway corpora
tiOnS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
THOMPSON PROBABLY PREMIER.
A Movement on Foot to Perpetuate the
Name of Sir John Macdonald.

OTTAWA, June 12.-At the request of
His Excellency, the Governor General, Sir
John Thompson and Hon. j. J. G. Abbott
met him by appointment in his Office at
5:15 this afternoon. The conference lasted
half an hour. The press is authorized to
state that an official announcement with re-
gard to the Premiership will be made some
time tomorrow. 1t is believed that Sir
John Thompson has been called upon to
form ministry.
A dispatch from Montreal says: There
is movement on foot here to perpetuate
the name of Sir John Macdonald by estab-
fishing an organization to be known as the
Maple Leaf League of Canada, on the same
principle as the Primrose League of Great
Britain-namely, the maintenance of the
integrity of the empire, upholding of re-
ligion, etc 1t is also proposed that June 6
be observed as a national holiday in COM
memoration of the late Premier.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
VIII Fly for a Record.

William H. Hilbrecht, of Ward street, Oak
land, sent nine homing pigeons to Indianap-
oils last evening to be liberated tomorrow
morning. weather permitting. The birds
will fly the distance, about $50 miles, for a
public record, under the Sporting Life rules.
If they are successful, Mr.. Hilbrecht will
try for the 500-mile record. As young birds
last year his same nine birds twice flew 25O
miles in good time
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
DISMAN JUMPS HIS BAIL,

He and McSloy Refused a New Trial and
Receive Their Sentences.
UNIoNTowN, June E.-This afternoon
Judge Inghram overruled an application for
a new trial in the cases of John McSloy and
Mike Disman, labor leaders, who were con-
victed this week for conspiracy and riot.
He then sentenced Worthy Foreman McSloy
to the costs of prosecution, a fine of cents
and imprisonment in the workhouse for
two years.
Disman was out on 5000 bail and was not
here to receive sentence. 1t is said he has
left the region forparts unknown.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
ITALIANS ESCAPE TAXATION.
Citizens Indignant and VIII Proceed to
Enforce the Laws.

Enforce the Laws.
NEW CASTLE, June 12.-Indignation at the
ax-paying Italians in this city con-
tinues to grow, and as there is but one
Italian name on the list as being taxpayer,
the citizens are about to try heroic meas
ures. separate list of Italians is to be
made up and Frederick Russeau, an Italian
interpreter, agrees to furnish the list of
names. He will then be appointed Italian
tax collector, with commission of 10 per
cent. He says there are about 400 Italians in
this vicinity.
As there is tax of 81 81 on every laboring
lied. The new scheme will be put in opera
ton as soon as the list can be made ont.
The authorities are determined that the for
eigners must pay taxes and if they refuse
there is a strong probability they will have
either to go to Jail or leave the county.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
AN EASTERN MINE STRIKE.
The Men Object to the Double Scale in Effect

The Men Object to the Double Scale in Effect
Near Wilkesbarre.
WILKEsBARRE, June 12-The.miners of the
keystone Mine, Mill creek, went out on
strike for an advance of wages from 70 cents
to 81 car.
There are two scales in operation at the
keystone If the miner sends out III cars OF
coal in month the price paid per car Is SO
cents. If less than that number is sent out
they are paid IS cents per car, the difference
being to increase the output and induce the
men to work harder. Two hundred men
and boys are affected by the strike.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
WHAT THE PRINTERS ARE DOING.
A Motion to Fine Union Men for Working
Over Time Laid on the Table.

Over Time Laid on the Table.
BOSTON, June 12.-At the International
Typographical Union convention to-day the
constitution was amended so as to make the
President of the union a delegate by the
virtue of his Office to the American Fedora
tion of Labor. The motion was rejected
permitting unions having over 600 members
to strike without sanction of the Executive
Council
The following was adopted: Employers
and printers not working at the business
can remain on the active membership list in
the direction of subordinate unions, but
they shall not be eligible for office in the
International or subordinate unions
Delegate Draughton, of Austin, Tex, pro-
posed an amendment to the constitution
making it unlawful for any union printer to
do more than ten hours work per day with
out receiving double the schedule of wages
in the city in which he was working for
the overtime, and also PROPOSING fine of
S. for each offense against she rule. 1t was
laid over for future action.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
DESPERATE ATTEMPTS AT SUICIDE.
An Italian Makes Two Violent Efforts to
End His Own Life.

MoKEEsPoRT, June 12-An Italian, name
unknown, tried desperately to commit sui
eide twice last night. He boards at Riverton
and works at street grading. Last night
about IL o'clock he poured coal oil over him
self and then set 1t on fire. Other inmates
of the house rolled him in coverlid and ex-
tinguished the flames.
He then ran down to the river and jumped
in. He was followed by several men and
they caught him, and after q desperate
struggle in the water he was dragged to the
land. At 2 O'Clock this morning the last
seen of him he was going over the bridge at
Duquesne with his trunk over his shoulder
1t is thought he has made away with him
self before this time. His name is Pfatsgo
Zefangilo and the cause of his attempt at
suicide is supposed to be disappointment in
love.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.1
DU BoIs June 12.-James Conners, young
man of very sturdy appearance, whose home
is in Pittsburg, and who is carpenter by
trade, was in town talking about wrestling
He wanted to make match with some per-
son, and no sooner made an offer than it was
taken by B. +. Addleman, of this place.
Addleman has not figured in any contests
for prizes here, but is judged to be man
who will not hunt for an excuse to back
match has been arranged for June Is for S25.
and the winner to take the gate receipts.
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FIGHTING THE WHISKY TRUST.
A New Distillery to Be Established If Prices
Are Advanced.

CHICAGO, June I2.-Since the Whisky
Trust absorbed the Shufeldt and Calumet
distilleries, the rectifers of this city, in the
belief that the trust is about to advance
prices, have been threatening to start an
Independent distillery.
Director Hennessy, of the trust, was
asked about the matter to-day. He de-
clared that the trust would in no case adj
vance prices, and ifthe price of corn should
continue to go down, would lower them 1t
expects, he says, to be able to do so anyhow,
as soon as it gets its new Takamine process
in operation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
BOTH BRUTE AND HUMAN.
The Existence Of a Strange Monstrosity Re-
Gently Brought to Light.

Gently Brought to Light.
GREENsBURG, June 12.-In farmhouse in
Sewickley township, this county, there is
human monstrosity, and few people outside
of the immediate neighborhood know of it.
The queer specimen of humanity has partly
the form of a woman and is feet 8 inches in
height. The face is more like that of an AMI
NAL than that of human being, while its
hands resemble the paws of some wild beast.
Its arms are unusually long, reaching to the
ground. The creature cannot speak, but
utters a strange sound and makes its wants
known by signs.
When the father and mother of this
strange little woman died years ago they
made will leaving all their property to
their son, providing he would build house
on one of the farms for his helpless sister
and see that she is well provided for, which
duty he has faithfully performed. The freak
is about As years old.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
A Shoot at Scottdale,

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArCH.l
ScoTTDALE June 12.-There was a shooting
tournament at Tarrs yesterday, at which
the Tarr's and Scottdale Gun Clubs took
part and the latter carried off nearly all the
honors. KRONER, Bail and Lockard of the
home team, with DIR. A. Sherick of Stoner-
vile, took first honors. Second honors went
to w. Hubbs, ID. Fretis Rumburg and Fox.
There will be q tournament at this place in
q short time
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13

The contest was for blood, and both teams
were a little nervous in the first three
innings. The Giants won through superior
batting Tiernan Gore and Connor making
home runs. Ryan blocked Whistler in the
first, and Bassett evened up matters by
blocking Anson. in the third. Cooney, Rich
ardson and Pfeffer did great work in the
field. Cores batting brought in the first five
runs for New York. Score:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
LIVELY AT M,KEESPORT.
Some Good Trotting Races There and a
Great Programme for To-Day.
rsPEcIAL rELEeRAM To THE pIsPArcH.l

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DTsPATcH.l
MCKEEsPoRT, June 12-The second day of
the White Oak Driving Park races took place
this afternoon, and again the honors were
carried off from horses from abroad. The
attendance was very large and far beyond
expectation. The three days races will
close tomorrow, when two pacing and two
running races will take place, all free for all.
There are 30 entries for these races and
something ahead of the usual is looked for
Horses are entered from Pittsburg, Allie
gheny, Braddock, Beaver and waynesburg.
Braddock took tho laurels again to-day on
the track. There were five starters in the
trot which was won by Forest Boy, owned
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
To-Day's Foot Race,

The 1O0-yard footrace for $3.50 side, be-
tween Joseph Priddy and Grant White will
take place this afternoon, at 5 o'clock, at
Recreation Park. Both runners have under
gone a careful preparation for the contest but
Priddy has been suffering from a bad leg
He has been trained by George Smith. White
has been training at lakewood, and is re-
ported as being in good condition. An inter-
esting race is expected.
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A GREAT WORK.
Another Remarkable CurePIaced
Before the Public.
EWDENCEAS PROOF

There is no longer any doubt existing in
the public mind but that Drs. Copeland and
for catarrhal troubles to-day How has this
been brought about? Simply by the word
of the public themselves and by the testi-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13

At Cincinnati
Cincinnati .................0 90
Columbus. o o o o o 0-3
Y-Hits-Cincinnati. 4; Columbus, 4.
Mains and Kelly: hnell and DOwse.
At Washington
Washington. .........0 3-6
Athletics ...........1 0 0 1 o 0-3
SUMMARY -Hits-W ashington. IA; Athletics, 3.
Errors-W Washihgton. 8: Athletics. 2. Batteries
Foreman and Mcclure; Callihan and Mckeogh.
At Baltimore
Boston. N..........1 o
-H1ts-Baltimore, II; Boston. 6. En-
rors-Baltmore. 6; Boston, s. Batteries-Healy
and Robinson; Daley and Murphy.
At Louisville
Louisville. o 0-7
St. Louis. 0 o 1-e
SUMMARY-Hits- Louisville, 9: St. Louis, l3 Er-
rors-Louisville 3; st. Louis. z. Batteries-Dailey
and Cook; Griffith, Stivetts and Boyle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13

SUMMARY-Earned runs Brooklyn, 6: Cincin-
natl, 0. TwO-hase hits-Cons, Burns Caruthers
Three-base hits-MaT. Home run-O'B Brien.
Stolen hases-Co.lins Ward, Latham Double
piays-Smith and McPhee. First base on baIls-Of
Garuthers, l; off RadbOurne, 2. Struck out
Pinkncy. Passed balls-Clark Kinsow First
on err0Ts-Brooklyn. /; Cincinnati. /. Left on
hases-B Brooklyn, 6: Cincinnati c. Time-One hour
and 32 minutes. Umpire-Mc Quaid.
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Shooting at New Castle.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIspA

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
New CASTLE, June I2.-Arrangements are
being made for grand shooting tournament
to be held here on July4. Invitations will
be sent to New Wilmington, Sharon, Mer-
Ger and other places. The new grounds are
but q short distance from the new street car
line and are very favorably located.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13

-
free from the
disease. This
week Mr.. John
Murray makes
a po ST t iv Q
statement. Mr..
John Murray,
living at Cam
Melton, Indi-
ana, and now
working with
I h 9 Keystone
Bridge Co. who
are erecting q
bridge at the
National Tube
w ork 5, Nc
keespOrt, says:
81 was a terri
BILE sufferer for
over four years
My head ached
and my eyes
were weak and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
The Chicago Winners.

CHICAGO, June 12.-To-day's races resulted
as follows:
First race six furlongs-Julus Sax first, Tom
Roach second, Bankrupt third. Time, 1:l7.
Second race, one miie-Marie V first, G W Cook
second, Bankrupt third. Time, 1:4416.
Third race, one mile-Laura Davidson first Red
light second Blue Line third. Time, 1:45.
Fourth race, seven furlongs-Helter Shelter first,
Hagan second, La Bold third. Time, 1907.
Fifth race. one mile-Renounce first. New Castle
second Ira E Bride third. Time, 1:4Sx.
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A Game at BraddOck.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.J
BRADDoCK, June 12-The Braddock and
Williamsburg teams will play game of ball
on the Bessemer grounds tomorrow after
noon. Irwin and Davis will be the battery
for the home team, and the two Macs will be
the battery for the visitors.