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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
THE BIG BATTLE.
Some Pointers About Fitzsimmons-A Day
at His Training Quarters-He Is in Ex-
cellent Condition and Full of Confidence.

Some Pointers About Fitzsimmons-A Day
at His Training Quarters-He Is in Ex-
cellent Condition and Full of Confidence.
BAY ST. LOUIS. Jan.a-A correspondent called
the day before New Years at the training
quarters of Fitzsimmons and witnessed for one
hour ball punching and sparr,ng. Fitzsimmons
was just in from walk of IA miles. and looked
as fresh and well as ii he had been sitting
whole day. After punching the ball he boxed
with half dozen men, and when through MS
wind was as good as when he began. he is
possessed of great coolness and smiles all the
time he is boxing. He is hard hitter, and can
stand any amount of hard blows He is quick
on his feet, and Just as quick looking out Tor
blows.
If the people expect Fitzsimmons to give
out in a long fight they will surely be mistaken.
He has splendid constitution, with strength.
activity and science, and with equal grit and
GOODNESS. Three mornings ago he made mile
in five minutes, and was not distressed bit
The battle is to take place in the 24-foot ring
in which Jimmie Carroll and Andy Bowen
fought. Il will be double ring, the outside
enclosure being of barbed wire. The seats are
has an unobstructed view. They will accom-
modate some 5000 spectators. There is no pos
sibility of any interference, as the Olympic
Club has paid license to the city.
Doc O'Connell, a welter weight. who is
matched 20 fight Ed Connolly, of Boston. on
January II, is assisting in the training OF Fitz-
simmons. OC0nnell and Connolly nsnI at the
Audobon Clubrooms, in New Orleans, aud
both men are to weigh in at lao pounds. OCon-
nell was seen by the correspondent. and when
asked about his fight with Connolly, said: MY
opponent is good man, but am going to do
my best to gain the fight" O'Connell is but q
years old. and has but little resemblance to the
average fighter. He has trained II times. his
opponent backing out each time He feels
sure however, that his man will be there this
time. He has been at the Bay one week. and
has walked each day with Fitzsimmons from 10
to Is miles In his sparring with "Fitz" he dis
played considerable skill.
The fight next in interest In this section is
between Bowen and Gibbons. to take place
March 9. and the men to weigh 1SS pounds.
The purse is $1,000, 81, 500 to the winner, and
$500 to the loser. -.-1.
Jimmie Carroll, the trainer of Fitzsimmons
visited New Orleans on last Saturday. He
went for the purpose of placing in the hands of
the publishers his book. 1t will contain valu-
able information on boxing, the rules of health.
etc. 1t will also give detailed account of
Carrolls life from the time he was years of
age up to his training Fitzsimmons in Bay st.
Louis.
The price of admission to the Dempsey-Fi
simmons fight on January IA will be $40, re-
served seats will be SIS. and private boxes will
be sold at the usual price paid on such occa-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
MORE BOSTON BLUFFS.
President Prince to Call a Meeting to Fix
aP. L. Circuit.

President Prince to Call Meeting to Fix
p. L. Circuit.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHI
BoSToN, Jan. 3-WonderS, or would-be
wonders, never cease. The latest in this city is
to the effect that President Prince of the
Players League, whatever the latter may be
has been instructed to call a meeting of the
so-called Players League. to meet as soon as
possible. Mr. Prince very complacently states
that the meeting is to fix a circuit for the
Players League teams for next season. He
states there is -plenty of money to make up
eight strong clubs and that all of the best
players will be in the P. L.
1t is also stated here that Al johnson is to
have control of the Cincinnati club and that it
will be i'll the P. l. Intelhgen: baseball pat
rOns of this city deem all these statements very
foolish bluffs. The statements have been
made by Mr. Prince and Others but it is we'll
understood that they are only to try and inilu-
ence the National League toward conceding
johnson the Cincinnati n. L. franchise or
money consideration. Sensible ball players
will not likely have anything more to do with
wild schemes that may be proposed by johnson,
and it is impossible for a Players League or
any other league to compete with the National
League now that Chicago, Pittsburg, New
York and Brooklyn have fixed matters up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
MAY STAY IN NEW YORK.
President j. b. Day May Want Ward for His
Team Next Season.

President j. b. Day May Want Ward for His
Team Next Season.
NEW YORK Jan. 3.-The baseball magnates
are not by any means in a somnoleut state, as
the public is led to suppose by the quietness
which prevails regarding baseball matters. On
the contrary. they were never much livelier
than at present, and their brains are doing a
powerful lot of thinking, the result of which
will bear fruit in action later on. Nobody is
made acquainted, with these thoughts, and on
that account much anxiety is felt in certain
quarters. notably among the players.
Notwithstanding that all the clubs agreed to
not sign players until after the meeting of the
joint Conference Committee of the League and
the Association in this city the middle of this
month it does not prevent the magnates from
quietly making out list of the players they
intend If possible to have on their teams.
John B. Day. who WILL inside of a few weeks,
be President of the New York club, was seen
by reporter yesterday. He was asked:
"Will Ward play on the New York team next
season:"
Have any overtures been made to you for his
release?"
mo, not yet; but have no doubt all the clubs
would like TO have him."
"Will you release himf'
Il can't tell.''
Finally, however Mr.. Day admitted that it
was quite probable that Ward would play on
the New York team. Yes" he said, I'VE have
considered the advisability of playing him in
this CITY. think it would be good move to
keep him here. But il he does he will not get
any $500 salary"
"But do you think there would be harmony in,
the team with Ward in it?'' ..-. -
Il see no reason why there should not be-"
Then you prefer Ward to Dennyf'
"Yes. l consider Ward great ball player.
and would rather have him on third base than
Denny Ill his palmiest days"
what disposition would be made of Denny
il Ward should be engaged?"
J. II presume other teams would want him."
"But can't Denny hold yoI TO Lis three years
contract"
That is possible. If he should show dispo-
sitlon to DO We would probably keep him.
1 think, however, that Denny would consent to
go to some other club rather than sitting OH
the bench, providing We keep Ward"
Are you going to release Whistler"
mot by any means. He is too good player.
II Connor is too unreasonable in his demand
for salary, Whistler will be put on first base.
have already signed Whistler for next season at
a salary of s., 600 1 expect that Connor will
play the base, however. but Whistler will be
kept anyway. l understand he is a good
outtielder, and he may be played there if Con-
nor is engaged"
"Win Gore he on the teamr"
"The prospect is not very bright Just now. He
can hardly be engaged in other business and
play baseball also"
How about John EwingT'
Louisville will probably claim his services" !"
What pitchers will the team have?'
"Welch. Rusie Sharrott and possibly Crane"
How about Keefe?'
81 have no doubt he will also be one of them"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
PROGRESSIVE BILLIARDS.

Some Entertaining Contests at the East
End Gymnastic Club Last Evening.
An excellent evenings entertainment was af-
forded last evening at the East End Gymnas-
tic Club by a series of progressive billiard con-
tests. They were the first of the kind held in
this city and caused considerable excitement
and were very well patronized. The prizes
were two cues. one presented by the club and
and the other by the Brunswick & Balk Billiard
Company. Each contestant played eight games,
and the results were as follows:
Charles Landing and Ed McQuiston tied for
first place by each winning seven games. The
victories of the other contestants were: Reed
Scott. 6; H. Moore, 4; Fred Totten.s4; ]. Bu-
chanan 4: Frank Barr, 8: j. Smith, 4; f. H.
Henderson, 8; Charles Wells, 2; j. Grant, 2;
John Stewart. . The two gentlemen who tied
for first place will play the tie off tomorrow
evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04

tober, 1890, shows an enormous increase OF
importations over the corresponding months
hardly be said to have materially decreased
importations. The interval since the law
went into effect is, however, so brief that it
can hardly De said that fair test has been
made. =
The above figures are Of interest to Penn
sylvania aside from their connection with
the tariff, in that they show that Philadel-
phia has within the last year or two over
hauled and outstripped Boston as port of
entry for importations, while in all former
years Boston had stood next to New York.
LIGHTNER.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
Sporting Notes,

SPoRr-There is poolroom in Covington, Ky.
BUFFALO is now out for an Association fran
chise.
1T is said that Comisky will be presented with q
big purse by st. Louis enthusiasts
THERE is letter at this Office for 81. X.
Beamer, Secretary of the Players League Club.n
H. NJ. DEMPSEY and McCafrey boxed zen
rounds and the latter requested Dempsey to
''stand up and fight like man.
CALEB LEONARD, the well-known trainer, has
gone to Honolulu to take charge of the stable OF
j. A. Cummins, which is said TO be strong one
KANSAS CITY has signed but two men, and seems
alton is quietly waiting until the result Of the
meeting the latter part Of the month is made
known.
DUMMY MACE, an Australian middle-weight
failed recently to stop Billy Murphy in eight
rounds at Melbourne. Nick Dooly. another mid
sey and Fitzsmmons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
Tri-State Brevities.

NINETEEN farms were sold by the Sheriff at
Allentown Friday.
THE jail at Ravenna o., burned yesterday.
Loss. $4,000; insured.
THE Humane agent is arranging for the care
of the poor in McKeesport.
THE Uniontown Congregational Church will
erect $50, 900 edifice on a $4,000 site.
ECKLEY b. COKE, the coal magnate. will
build railroad between Eckley and Stockton.
THE annual license contest at Greenville
ended last night. probably in favor of the liquor
men,
HENRY LEAMAN, farmer near Lancaster.
has assigned. Liabilities and assets each about
go, 900.
REV. DR.. MANN. the Philadelphia historian.
will collect material for history of Trinity
Church at Reading
BRYCE, HIGBEE & Co.'S Homestead glass
works closed down last night, throwing about
600 men out of employment
Two valuable horses belonging to a Home
stead butcher named Gihder, drowned in the
Monongahela river yesterday. They were at
tached to a heavily laden wagon.
AT special meeting of Blairsville Presby-
terry held in Greesburg, Friday, Rev. D. J..
Beale D. D., of the Johnstown Presbyterian
Church. was dismissed to the Presbytery of
Baltimore. and Rev. Z. G.. Mckinley, of the
Ligonier Church. to the Presbytery of South
Florida.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
A GRAVE ROBBED.
But for the Timely Interference
of Physicians, the Result
Would Have Been Certain.
Singular Experience of Mr.
Frank Miller. of This City.

What is more terrible than the thought Of
being buried alive or being confined to a living
death by the affection of disease? And yet it is
necessary to state that we do not value the
fortune of good health. How many men have
said "ray thousands for an hour of life" Yet
it can be obtained fo= such trife if the oppor-
tunity is grasped in time. Do not wait until
your disease has reached such stage that this
bright world appears to you as living trouble.
and if you could only die and end your terrible
suffering you would be content. Take adj
vantage of the advancement made in the pres.
enr century in the practice of medicine and be
cured of the terrible feeling you now have. To
make our views palmer let us state the con-
iition of resident of our city after being
silent sufferer for six years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
BIG BILLIARD TOURNAMENT.
The Event to Be Held in Paris and I've.
Will Enter.

w III Inter.
New YORK, Jan. 3-It is a settled fact that
the international l+inch handicap balk line
tournament will be held in Paris this We ar.
Frank e. Ives has decided to enter, and
Maurice Daily will, in all probability be COM
petitor. DAILY has received a long communica-
tion from Alfred GARNER, one of the projectors
of the tournament, in which he said that.
recognizing that the date for which the torrna-
ment had been fixed was too short to enable
any Of the players in this country to get in trim,
it had been decided to postpone it until Sep
tember next.
II has also been decided to allow l.25O francs
for expenses. Jake Schaefer will be on the
Continent next summer, and although he said
some time ago that he would not compete in
the tournament, claiming the first money
s., 900, was not enough to play for and that he
would be handicapped out OF sight, still. if ad-
ditional inducements are held out to him, he
will in all probability be unable to resist them.
SlOsson will certainly not be a competitor, his
business interests claiming all his attention.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
THE OATH DISTRICT MUDpLE.

Mr.. Stewards Answer Filed to Mr.. Craig's S
Notice of Contest.
ESPECIAL TELEGkAh TO THE DIsPAroHi
WASHINGTON. Pa, Jan. 3-An answer to A
L. Craig's notice of a contest for a seat in Con-
gress from this district, is being prepared by
the attorneys of Colonel Stewart, and will be
served on Craig Saturday, January III.
Stewart has been in correspondence with
politicians in each voting precinct and has IN
his possession evidence which, he says proves
that many illegal votes were cast for Craig. In
this manner he hopes to get the upper hand of
Craig.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
INDOOR ATHLETIC CONTESTS.
Prof. Kirchner Returns From the East With
Promises From Leading Amateurs,

Prof. kirchner returned from Philadelphia
yesterday, where he had been trying to secure
tirst-class entries for the proposed indoor ath-
letic contests to be held in this city under the
auspices of the East End Gymnasium. The
professor wa delighted with the success of his
trip.
Among other prominent amateur athletes
whom he expects to enter in the contests are
the following: Murdo Mackenzie, champion
shot putter and prominent mile walker.
Schofeld and Buckley, mile walkers: Am
wicker, an al!-round athlete who ran second in
the l00-yard race at Washington lately; Morris
a coored half-mile runner, whom L. Carter
thinks will develop into the best in the coun-
try; Schlocher half and quarter-mile pedes-
trian, and Rodenbaugh, the champion high
vaulter.
The professor will convene a meeting of the
club executive, and several of the local busi-
ness firms will be visited to see what financial
prospects there are. II everything is satisfac-
tory the above contestants with Others, will be
brought here. and the contests will take place
during the last week in February. The pro-
fessor got permission from the A. A U. to
hold the contests under its rules, so tnat all
correct records will be accepted. 1t may be
added that all of the above amateurs are
Philadelphia athletes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
The Following Persons Left Orders for
Crayons at Aufrechts's "Elite" Gallery,
ZIG Market ST., Since Xmas.

The Following Persons Left Orders for
Crayons at Aufrechts's "Elite" Gallery,
SIG Market ST., Since Xmas.
H. j. Tunling, Sacramento, Cal.
F. Morris. Denver, Colo.
A. Anderson, Tucson, Ariz.
Mr.. Brady, Philadelphia.
X. Headle, Varona, Pa.
Mrs. S. C. McCune, Varona, Pa.
Mr.. S. C. McCune, Varona, Pa.
Mrs. Jas. Giles, East End.
Mrs. NJ. Mawhme, Pittsburg.
Mr.. VIM. Anderson, Pittsburg.
Mrs. VIM. Anderson, Pittsburg.
Miss A. Skellen, Pittsburg.
Mrs. Kate WISHING, Oakland.
Mr.. Jas. Connell, Banksville, Pa.
Mrs. S. Kemp, Pittsburg.
Mrs. Fred Fisher, East End.
Mrs. S. Gerome, Wylie avenue, city.
Miss D. Godfrey, Hazel street, city.
Mr.. D. J.,Davis, Bridgesville, Allegheny
county. Pa.
Mr.. John Davis, Pittsburg, Stanton ave-
nue., East End.
Mrs. T. f. Green, Pittsburg, Stanton ave-
nue., East End.
Mr.. T. F. Green, Pittsburg, Stanton ave.
nue., East End.
Mr.. c. Daugherty, Ingram, Pa.
Mr.. W. S. Bookwalter, Williamsburg, Pa.
Mrs. E. Aten, McMinn P. o., Allegheny
county, Pa.
Mrs. Ella Grifen. Clinton, Allegheny
county. Pa.
Mr.. S. r. Gordon, Clinton, AllegL ;ny
county. Pa.
Mr.. H. Mcclure, Bridgeville, Pa.
Mrs. T. MilIville, Forty-third street, city.
Mr.. NJ. keystone, Oakdale, Pa.
Mrs. G. A. Pollock, Pittsburg.
Come and see our crayons for IS so before
ordering elsewhere.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
A LOAD OF HAY ABLAZE.

The Peculiar Accident Which Happened to
Johnstown Farmer.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcH.l
JoHNsTowN, Jan. S.-To-day. while farmer
named Stutzman was coming to town with a
load of hay. the load took fire from a pipe
which he was smoking. His young sou was
driving, and In the excitement he put the
horses on gallop. which only increased the
flames.
BY rare good luck another farmer met the
teaA and stopDed it, and the horses were got
ten out wiihout much damage, but the sled
and all its contents were destroyed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
LOCAL MAGNATEs MEET.
Officials of the New Ball Club Discuss Some
Routine Nattsrs.

Routine MattSrS.
The local baseball magnates held meeting
at the Hotel Anderson yesterday afternoon.
Those present were President O'Neil, Vice
President Rea. Secretary Scandrett. Treasurer
Brown and Directors Kerr and McCallum.
They were in session about two hours and when
the meeting was over President O'Neil stated
that nothing of Importance had been done. He
said:
1--WE are now holding meetings to get our
consolidation thoroughly completed. You see
at present we are merely an outside organiza.
uon as we don't belong to either the National
League or any other League. We have to get
numerous and bothersome little details settled
up and everything made complete. Among
other things we have the assets of each CLUB to
examine carefully and value. When every
thing is settled we will have to go To the Nat
ional League and tender the resignation of the
old club and ask that the franchise be given TO
tie new organization. Then, and no. till then,
will we be a National League club and not un-
I'll then can we elect Ed. Haulon our manager
Now then, it is easy to understand why we are
holding meetings. We are just discussing and
arranging little matters of detail that must be
attended
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN.

A Cold Wave Strikes the Eastern States
With a Vengeance.
PREPARED FOR THE DIsPATcH.I
The storm which was over Lake Ontario
moved northeastward. 1t increased in energy
and was central yesterday off the Nova Scotia
coast The fair weather condition in the West
was greatly enhanced by the appearance on
the Pacific coast of another high pressure area.
The high barometric pressure in the Western
States had the effect OF impeding the progress
of the storm which was central over Manitoba
on Friday. Light snow fell in Western New
York and Pennsylvania. With this exception
the weather was fair In all the States. The
cold wave reached the Atlantic States and
lowered the temperature from 25o to $40.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
LIMA BADLY PREPARED.

An Outbreak of Fire Would Find the Town
Very Poorly Protected.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcu,l
LIMA, Jan. a-Fire broke out in Columbus
Grove tonight in a barber shop on Main street,
and communicated TO several business houses,
which were destroyed.
The fire is still raging. and aid was asked for
from here but both fire engines are out af
order so that they could not respond. The
loss will reach about $4,000. Particulars can
not be learned tonight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
BROAD TOP MINERS STRIKE.
The Men Determined, but Are Poorly Pre-
pared for the Fight.

The Men Determined, but Are Poorly Pre-
pared for the Fight.
HUNTINGTON, Pa, Jan. 3-The miners in
the Broad Top and East Broad Top bituminous
coal fields went out on a strike yesterday. This
step was the direct result of the advanced
position assumed in the early part of the week
by the Clearield miners and affects about
8, COO men. These dissatisfied miners are said to
be but poorly equipped to endure an extended
strike at this time, as they have been only
working about half the time for several
months.
An indirect cause of the strike was the atti-
tude assumed by the leading firm operating in
thai district in reducing their output and Civ
ing, it is alleged, warning TO the coal-carrying
companies to lay in sufficient supply for
motive purposes. The present attitude of the
miners. in demanding that they be paid by the
gross instead of by the ton. is indicative of a
stubborn and protracted fight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
A BUILDING IN DANGER.
1t Was the Only Large Structure Left by
the Johnstowh Flood.
ESPECIAL rELEeRAM To THE pIsPArcH. :,

the Johnstowh Flood.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
JoHNsTowN, Jan. 3.-Alma Hall is a large
four-story brick building on Main street. and
the only large building left standing by the
food. In it over 200 persons were rescued from
the seething waters. and afterward for months
the building was occupied by the different re-
lief committees. Although some of the walls
were in bad shape. it was thought at the time
that the structure was not seriously damaged,
but recently the walls on two sides have begun
to spread, the stone ledges of the window sills
are broken and the walls are bulged out. The
second story is used for offices. occupied ex-
clusively by attorneys. most of whom have be-
come alarmed aud are seeking quarters else
where. The building is owned bv Alma Lodge,
l. o. o. F., and the third and fourth floors are
used for lodge rooms.
Although the condition of the building is so
alarming, the trustees have not yet taken any
steps to remedy it; and as there is no building
inspector here, fearful catastrophe is liable to
occur for want of proper supervision of such
matters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
Football Meeting Called.

As stated in THE DISPATCH few days ago,
it is likely that the schedule of the Western
Football League will be postponed for few
weeks. The weather is so unfavorable that to
do this seems the best plan. Secretary Mac
pherson has called a meeting of the clubs to
discuss the matter at the Hotel Schlosser next
Wednesday evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
THE STUBBORN TRIUMVIRs.

Once More They Declare Against an Asso-
citation Club in Their City.
Boston, Mass, Jan. S-The Boston Trium-
virs have made up their mind to defeat the
plan to have an Association club in this city.
President Soden has enlisted President Reach,
of Philadelphia, into the deal whereby the
Wagner brothers of Philadelphia will be
squeezed for the money Reach's partner, Ben
Shibe, lost in the expelled Athletics, said to be
over IS. 900 Director Conant gives it out pub.
hcly that the League will not allow A. G..
Spalding to run things to suit himself.
''Spalding is not going to allow an Associa-
tion club in Chicago. and why should we allow
one in this city?'' said Mr.. Conant a few davs
ago in President Soden's office. The Boston
League men have taken President Byrne, of
Brooklyn, into their confidence, and hope with
Reach, to upset the slate made out by the Joint
Conference Committee of the League and
Association.