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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
Gossip of the " harves.

THE marks show 10 feet inches and rising
slowly.
THE c. W. Bachelor will leave at P. NJ to-day
for Cincinnati.
THE Jos. Nixon left yesterday for Cincinnati
with tow of IA barges.
THE Nellie Walton arrived at Louisville yester-
day and started back with empties
THE Joseph Walton arrived last night with
empties. She will go out tomorrow with tow
for Louisville.
CAPTAIN HARRY BROWN offers reward for the
recovery of the body OF Engineer Denhart who
was lost off the steamer Harry Brown near Sardis
on December Z.
THE Hudson in and out yesterday. She
brought the first consignment of New Orleans
molasses and sugar of the season. She had go bar
res of molasses and 10 barrels of sugar.
AT the meeting of the Pttsburg Coal Exchange
yesterday the following committee were appointed
10 he present at the meeting in Cincinnati to ex-
anime the plans of the proposed new bridge to be
built at that point: Captains John Atwood. Joseph
Walton, Harry Brown, Addison Lyse. W. w.
O'Nei. James a. Henderson, O. A. Blackburn,
W. R. Rodgers, W. j. Wood, Marsh Mcdonald, T.
j. " ood and C.. L. Snowden.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
HE WON'T CHANGE TT.
President Young Insists That Denny
Lyons Go to New York.
THE CASE Is FULLY ARGUED.
Good Prospects for New Association Among
Western Cities.
MEETING OF OHIO HORSE OWNERS

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPArcH.1
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-Pittsburg OBJ
jects to having Denny Lyons assigned to
play in New York next season after he had
signed contract to serve the Smoky City
team. Secretary Scandrett was here to-day
to intercede with President Young in be-
half of Pittsburg. The case was reviewed
from every standpoint but Mr.. Young re-
fused to make any change in the list of as
signment He informed Mr.. Scandrett that
one change made others, would be requested,
which might lead to confusion in almost
every team.
When Messrs. Young and Phelps we're
delegated to make the assignments they
were advised of the fact that many of the
clubs we're weak and needed strengthening.
1t was therefore necessary to take some of
the good away from the clubs that wanted
them. There were at least six clubs which
made application for the services of Danny
Richardson. Four or five wanted Duffy, of
Boston: three or four asked for Cliff Car
roll, and so it goes. There was also gen.
eral request from several clubs for Duffee,
who has been assigned to Washington. Mr..
Young has forwarded to all the clubs list
of the players apportioned off to them and
there will be no changes. 1t is desirable
that the respective teams shall be as evenly
matched as possible and if changes and
transfers are commenced two or three clubs
will again have all the most efficient men
and the effect of the reorganization will be
seriously interfered with.
In the case of Denny Lyons, he made a
contract to play with Pittsburg without
knowing what disposition the League Off
70 10 nfh md hoi is
New York. He was assigned there by the
persons authorized to make the assignment,
and Pittsburg will have to abide by their
decision just as New York will have to con-
sent to lose the valuable services of Danny
Richardson because he has been assigned to
Washington.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
ASSESSMENT DEFECTS.

Features Which Have Bothered the County
Officers and Rendered Their Work Inn
perfect-The Time Required to Prop
erIy Cover the Ground.
Notwithstanding all.the efforts put forth
to make the present triennial valuation
model and a guide to future officers en-
trusted with the work it is painfully ap-
parent that it will not only be a partial
failure, but that to make it anything like
what was intended will cost Q
vast amount of litigation and expense
in same direction, and the question
arises as to the necessity of electing experts
for assessors. Many of the present officials
are so deeply imbued with old notions on
the subject that they find it almost impossi-
Bile to get out of the well-worn rut In which
their predecessors have travelled. In the
first place it seems to be matter of con-
science. They shave taken a solemn oath
to do their duty and some cannot do it in
the time allowed by law. In order to do
justice it evidently becomes necessary for
assessors to go through house and count
the number of rooms, take the height OF
the ceilings, stvle. of decoration, ETC., and
measure the size of the lot and do many
other things necessary in the formation OF
verdict that will give equal and exact JUS
tice to both individual and county.
Of course all this takes time and some
skill and thought. Take, for instance, the
Thirtv-third ward. There are in this ward 30
real estate owners and some II lessees, the
latter of whom must be assessed with the
value of their tenements ranging from St5
to 5000 each. Some people not versed in
the work might think that three men could
go through the ward and sketch all the tax
able property in it in three DAYS, or at most
in week, as it lies on one street just below
the Smithfeld street bridge, but here is
where they are mistaken. The assistant
assessors bill amounts to $106 for 80 days
work
In the precept issued by the County Com
missioners was given very explicit instruc-
tions regarding the amended law on the
subject, but some assessors think the law
out of place and pay no heed to its pro-
visions. In defense they quote the practice
of predecessors and evidently think custom
makes law that is stronger than legislative
enactment. The only relief seems to be
one that taxables can give themselves. and
that is to elect assessors who will Go their
duty as laid down by law without regard to
what the assessed think of it and leave the
courts to settle disputes Some assessors
who have made very bungling work nave
added gray hairs to their crowns in their
efforts to attend to duty and save giving
offense thereby. and yet it is likely the
courts will be called on next spring to unite
a considerable number of knots
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
Turf Notes.

NOT move has vet been made on the East
St. Louis track of the Western Association
of Bookmakers.
The and 3-year-old winners of S. 600 and
over this year carried off $l,313,306 against
Sl,226, 533 last year.
Pm. WEST will train for the Henown
stable and John Christopher for the Avon
dale stable next season.
TIE Board of Control has decided to pl
vent all officials of Gurtenburg track from
being employed on tracks within the ju1is-
diction OF the board.
GEORGE V. HAWKINS recently bought in
Kentuckya u yearling colt by Deceiver, out
of Agnes, the dam of Jacobin, Macbeth H.,
RobesDierre and Laura Agnes.
EDWARD MCELMEEL, who died in Yonkers,
N. Y, few days ago, was a very prominent
figure on the turf a few years ago. He first
came into notice through the merits of Gen.
eral Monroe, winner of the initial Suburban
handicap. Monroe was the best son of Tom
Bowling and was great horse in his day.
During 1891 McElmeel had fair success with
Nellie BLY,, daughter OF Stratford and Maui
NEE, but General Monroe was the best
horse he ever owned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
RaSeba1l Notes,

| MurRIE is trying to revive the Eastern
League.
ANsoN is not taking so much of a rest as is
| generally supposed.
| HARRY L. MEANS may be the secretary of
| the new Louisville Club.
"L1NK' Lowe is spending the winter at
his lathe in New Castle, Pa. He is ma
chinist.
THE Cincinnatis under Comiskey, will
prove factor in the championship race
Neag York Press
BILLY BARNIE says that the Wagners will
provide Washington with the best team that
the capital ever had.
THE boldest fake of this century was that
from Philadelphia connecting Pittsburg
with another new league.
SOME wag answers a Columbus critic who
calls the new body "an Octupus" by declar-
ing that it is q "Duodecipus,'
KELLY's name was put in the indianapolis
pool together with the rest of the stars. No
body wanted the king, and he will remain
with Boston.
Tom BERGER yesterday received a letter
from the Milwaukee Club President, asking
his terms to play in that city. Berger pre-
fers Kansas City.
THE name is not enough, says Caylor. 1t
should have been "The National League
American Association and Won der Abe
without Mike McDonald."
j. W. SPALD1Na said yesterday that the
New York club had made claim for Richard
son, Rusie and Lyons, and waived all rights
in the cases of Connor, Glasscock and Buck
ley.
LAST Season Player: "If can't get what
want I'll play with the other fellows, and
you can" Next Season Magnate: off you'll
not play for us at our terms, you can leave
the business" What a change.
DALRYMpLE, the famous right fielder, for
merly of the Pittsburg team, deserted his
wife in Milwaukee four weeks ago and
eloped with woman of that city. The wife
got track of him and found him at Tacoma.
He was forgiven, and they returned to Mil>
waukee.-St. Louis Renubic
IT has been definitely settled that "Denny"
Lyons will play third base in New York. At
the indianapolis meeting st. Louis waived
claim to his services, and New York made n
bid Tor him. Manager Powers thinks he is II
good man, and is certain that Lyons will
make the best third baseman New York has
yet had.-Ne,O York Recorder.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
PEOPLE COMING AND GOING.

Isaac Van Voorhis and wife went to New
York last evening to visit friends for sew.
eral days
H. c. Ogden, managing editor of the
Wheeling Neus, was in the city yesterday
! visiting friends
John NJ. Oakley, the broker, and Ben
Wood returned from New York on the
limited last evening.
Excluding Inspector Martin Frank and
Several friends started for Lancaster last
evening to attend a wedding.
General A. w. Jones, of Youngstown,
and ". p. Tyler, the Washington tube manu-
facturer. are at the Dnquesne.
Waldo Messaros, noted Greek and New
York preacher, registered at the Anderson
Yesterday. He lectured at Beaver last even
ing,
w NJ Clark, Commercial Agent for the
Missouri Pacific road. lett for Brooklyn last
evening to spend New Years day with his
family.
Judge Wickham, of Beaver, came to the
city last evening intending to 20 to Wash.
ington. He is suffering from bad cold and
decided to wait until to-day.
Superintendent c. o. Rowe and Thomas
Barnard, of the Western Union Telegraph
Company. went to Wheeling last evening to
make some changes in the line.
Charles A. McFeeley, Manager of the
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany, and Dick Quay were among the pas
sengers for Philadelphia last evening.
James Whitcomb Riley left on the Pan
lis. He says he alwas likes to visit Pitts
burg. He has great many warm personal
friends here.
Henry G. Liston, a son of General Sam
Houstons private secretary, WAS at the Mo-
nongahela House yesterday. He says Mills
is losing ground in Texas on account of his
anti-free silver views.
c. A. Baird' passenger agent for the
Queen and Crescent road at Columbus, and
NJ. C. Acheson. of Washington, admins
traitor of John McKeown's estate, registered
at the Monongahela House last evening.
A. c. Flenders, the oldest railroad man
in active service west of Chicago. is visiting
been a freight agent of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee and st. Paul road for Al years at Portage,
Wis.
Congressman Charles Stewart, of Hous-
ton, Tex, was on the Cincinnati express
going home last evening. He is tie tallest
inches Mr.. Stewart cultivates reticent
air, and delights in being mysterious. He
declined to talk politics.
Frank r. Robinson, one of the directors
of the New York Baseball Club. returned to
the metropolis last evening. He said they
NdnIeu 10 pay SeCoHu DdSe, anu
he didn't know until recently that they had
put in a claim for Lyons. He thinks Bassett
is one of the best third baseinen in the
country.
Siegfried Christiansen, a Swedish match
manufacturer, put mp ut the Seventh Ave-
nue last evening. He claims great many
of the safety matches used in America are
shipped from his country. The boxes are
made in London. They use pine wood for
matches because it is resinous and ignites
easily.
Ex-Congressman Ray, of lWaynesburg,
was in the city on private business yester-
day He seems to think one OF the Federal
offices now vacant will go to Allegheny
county. He remarked that Harrison has
very little strength in Western Penhsyl-
vania and it would make little difference,
who got the positions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
RAISING TOO. MUCH C0TrCN.
A Convention of Southern States Next
Month to Consider the Matter.

A Convention of Southern States Next
Month to Consider the Matter.
AUGUSTA, GA, Dec. 30.-An important
meeting was held in the Augusta Exchange
to-day to discuss plans for reducing cotton
acreage.
Resolutions were adopted, stating that it
has become self-evident that the production
of cotton by the Southern planters exceeds
the demand of the worlds consumption at
renumerative prices, and that a convention
of cotton planters, Alliance men, merchants,
cotton factors, presidents of several
agricultural societies, Commissioners of
Agriculture in the cotton States, and men,
bers OF the cotton exchanges in Georgia, the
Carolinas and other cotton States, be called
to meet at Augusta on the 9th of January,
1892. the purpose of the convention being to
cooperate with and assist the planters and
Alliance men in formulating some effective
plan to curtail the cotton acreage. Three
delegates were selected to the Memphis
meeting, to be held on January 6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
General Sporting Notes.

W. NJ W.-Yes to all three questions.
THERE will be several local shooting con-
tests tomorrow.
r IT is likely that Cardiff will not pose as
fighter any more.
SLossoN is doing some great work in his
practice for his billiard contest with
Schaffer.
THE Dempsey-Maher sparring contest has
been declared off owing to the hostility Of
the police.
1T is stated that when Jim Corbett ar
ranged to box with Sullivan in San Fran
cisco, it was with the understanding that
Sullivan would not hit hard.
NIKE DUGAN, of New Castle. and Mike
Farraher, of Youngstown, we're found guilty
last Sundays prize fight and each were
fined $50. Spectators of the mill are quietly
dropping in and paying So and costs apiece,
to avoid arrest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
That New League.

MILWAUKEE, WIS, Dec. 5o.-An attempt is
being made to form a new baseball league
with eight clubs. Milwaukee has been asked
to become one OF the clubs. Mr.. Williams, of
the Columbus club, is the originator of the
scheme. 1t will be laid before the Milwau-
Eee club directors at a meeting to be held
tonight. The new association is to COM
prise Milwaukee, Columbus, indianapolis,
Toledo, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and
Toronto The Milwaukee men are tavorably
impressed with the plan. They will move
carefully, however, as. so far, Milwaukee
has made nothing but glory out of baseball,
and not graat deal of that.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
LAST NIGHTS WIRE WAITS.

THE Graves case will probably go to the
jury to- day.
OWING to recent heavy fires, insurance
rates in Boston are to be increased.
AN Altoona man-Dr. c. B. Dudley-was
elected Vice President of tine American
Chemical Society at its meeting in New
York.
OPERATIONS were suddenly suspended at
the Vineland, n. J., Glass Works yesterday,
Some say the grip caused the stoppage
while others aver that the company is to be
reorganiZed.
JERE LITTLE, the famous Breathitt county,
Ky, outlaw, was accidentally killed near
Jaskson, Monday, while rolling logs. Within
the last year or so Little had reformed and
was leading quiet life,
POSTAL inspectors have made their first
arrest for the robbery of the Coffeyvile
Kan, office. II. F. Elliott, supposed ring
leader, was captured at st. Paul yesterday,
and other arrests are promised
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
CHIC HORsEMEN MEET.
Breeders of Trotsers Have Their Annual
Gathering and Elect Officers.

breeders OF TrOtters Have Their Annual
Gathering and Elect Officers.
ALLIANCE Dec. 3o.--[Speciul 1.-The Eastern
Ohio Trottins Horse Breeders Association
held their annual meeting here today. Horse
men were present from Rochester, Minerva,
Canal Dover, Ravenna, Youngstown, Salem
and Canton. The report of the Treasurer
showed that the expenditures of the associa-
tiol during the year had been s., 965 15, while
the receipts were So 969 81
The counties that represent the associa-
tion are Tuscarawas. Clark, Portage, Mahon-
ing, Coumbiana, Carroll, Harrison and
Trumbull. The Executive Committee were
empowered to determine the stake and
purse list, also the times and places for the
races during the year. Emery Miller of this
city, was elected President: John Hines, Mi
nerva, Vice President: j. S. karns. Canal
Dover, Secretary, and W. NJ. Rice, 1oungs
town, Treasurer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
Milwaukee's Intention.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 30-President. Iverson,
of the Milwaukee Baseball Club, said to-day
that so far as Milwaukee is concerned there
is no truth in the Philadelphia league story.
Milwaukee will join the Western Associa-
ton Or a central league proposed by Presi-
dent Williams, OF Columbus, the latter to
consist of Milwaukee, Columbus, Indianapo-
lis, Toledo, Toronto, Buffalo Rochester and
Syracuse. If this league is formed Mil
waukee will join it; if it is not organized,
Milwaukee will ask to be admitted to the
Western Association.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
The Best Thing for a Stubborn Cough.

From the Kimbail Is. d. Graphic.l
While the columns of the Graphic are
open TO any and all unobiectionable adyer-
tisements, vet it is quite impossible for Us
to speak knowingly of the merits of the
various articles Of merchandise advertised.
Particularly is this true of patent medi-
cines. But there are exceptions OCCASION
ally. and a noteworthy exception is the
celebrated Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
This now universally known medicine has
been advertised in the Graphic for four or
five years, but not until recently had we
any personal knowledge of its wonderful
efficacy, which has come about through the
prevailing influenza and the stubborn cough
that has so often attended it. In the writer's
family this medicine has on Several occa-
sions this winter cured a cough that baffied
any and all other remedies: and the num-
Der of families in Iiimball and vicinity in
which this remedy has been used with like
effects attests to its value as specific for
coughs and colds of every nature TTSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
The News From Below,

EvANSvILLE-River 16 feet inches and falling.
Clear Therm ometer 40.
WHEELING-Rver Il feet 5 inches and falling.
Departed - Ben Hur, ParkersbuTg; Bachelor,
Pittshurg. Clear.
PARKERsBURG-Ohior river17 feet and stationary.
Departed-Courier for Wheeling: Scotia, up;
Bachelor up at midnight.
CAIRo-Departed-Cit of Sheffield. st. Louis:
Charley Mcdonald. Memphis. River q feet and
rising. Clear and pleasant.
CINCISNATI-Riyer 26 feet and falling. Fair and
cool. Departed Henry NJ. Stanev. kanawha:
John X. Speed. Memphis: Golden Rule, New Or
leans.
MEMPHIs-The Cherokee arrived from st, Louis
and got away on her return trip. Departed-Gud-
ing Star, for New Orleans: Future City and tow.
St Louis. River 13 feet inches and rising. Clear
and COOL
NEW ORLEANs-Clear and COOL Arrived-Mary
Houston, Cincinnati.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
AFusi,ade With a Diamond Thief.

CHICAGO, Dec. 30.-Arthur Murin was
arrested here to-day as he stepped from a
Panhandle train at the Union depot. He
had in his possession $1,000 worth of dia-
monds and jewelry, which he had stolen
from a guest at Columbus botel, where he
was employed as a waiter. Later he broke
away from two officers at the Central police
station, and was only recaptured after
lively chase and fusilade.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
1t is a Rank Fake.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5o.-No credence is given
to the story from Philadelphia, about a new
baseball league, by baseball men in this
city, as Williams, of Chicago. when he sold
out to the new baseball organization, signed
an agreement not to dabDle in national
game affairs for a period of five years. Sew
eraI other reasons were given. showing the
f1imsy nature of the story. There will un-
doubtedly be number of minor leagues
formed, but none that will take in any of
the League cities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
oUR WONDERFUL OFFER.
Mems Fine overcoats a. Only Sc 90 Each

Mems Fine Overcoats at Only Sc 90 Each.
We have put on sale about 800 mems over
coats. made from blue and black cheyiot
and twilled cheviot, at Sc 80 each. They
are cut in the latest style, are cashmere
cloth lined and topped off with silk inlaid
velvet collar. The regular price for them
is SIS, but you have the unprecedented ad
vantage of buying one of the fine over
coats to day for only Sc 90.
P. c. c. c., Pittsburg Combination Cloth
ing Company, corner Grant and Diamond
streets, opposite the Court House. Closed
Friday (New Years Day)
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
Mike Kelly a White Elephant.

CLEVELAND Dec 3O.-[Special IAN earnest
effort is being made by local friends of Mike
Kelly to induce the Cleveland management
to place him on the local team next season,
if his release can be secured from Boston.
The officials of the Cleveland club fuse to
commit themselves, but it is generally be-
lieved that no effort will be made to sign
him, owing to the opposition against Kelly
since the unfortunate affair in which he fig
ured in 1889.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31

tion was arrested in small Illinois town
for safe cracking, but was re-
leased. This confirmed the de-
tectives' suspicious, and they are
satisfied that Redspeth is the man who
handled the dynamite for the Glendale
affair Redspeth has done time in the
Missouri Penitentiary for grand larceny
and has relatives now living at Pisgah,
Mo.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
The Cuttenburg Races.

GuTTENBURG, n. j., Dec. 3O.-The track was
sticky and heavy to-day.
First race, one mile-Longstride. first; Adlagisa
colt. second: Rover. third. Time. 1:5lai.
Second race, four and one-half furlongs-High-
wayman first: Rosa G colt second; Mamie Hub
bard. third. Time, 1:00ln.
Third race: five flriongs-Ruth. first: Censor,
second: Romance, third. Time. 1:06It.
Fourth race. one mile-Graduate, first; Count
Luna. sc: :ond: Raylor. third. Time, 15ll4.
Fifth race. five and one-half furlongs-R -Rapcocas,
first: W Cook, second; Salisbury, third. Time,
1:!3.
Sixth race. seven furlongs-Justire. first: John
Hickey. second: Florimer, third. Time, 1:37.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
Trying for DUNCAN.

1t was stated last evening that the Off
cials had come to terms with DUNCAN, the
catcher, who played on the Milwaukee team
last season. President Young. however
notified the local officials that DUNCAN had
been assigned to Chicago" 1t was also
stated that President Young had approved
of Elmer Smiths contract.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-31
Ocean Steamship Arriyals.
Pittsbure and Lake Erie Railroad.

On December 81 and January excursion
tickets at reduced rates will be sold between
all stations where the rate is % cents or
more: also to principal points on New York,
Pennsylvania and Ohio and Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern railroads, tickets good
to return until January inclusive. Also,
excursion tickets sold on Pittsburg, Nc
Keesport and Youghiogheny and McKees-
port and Bellevernon divisions December
o. %, % and 80.