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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23

game OF start from the top players, carried
King and "Jock" MInnes He next engaged,
in 1888, IN o little match with w. Campbell,
of Glasgow, which he lost, the score being
encounter next year, with Beattie, of Liver
pool Ferrle won by . to /, with three games
drawn. Proceeding to London, after a
time, Ferrie soon secured the cham
all corners for IS months, and there
played match with G. Smith for f40,
and won easily. He played the present
champion OF America, j. p. Reed, a suDscrlp-
ton match of six games at Neweastle-on-
Tyne and fairly "foored" him, the score be-
ing-Ferrie, A; Reed, /; drawn, L Returning
again to Greenock, he won the Renfrewsh1re
whom he this time defeated somewhat easily,
the score being-Ferrie, 8; Campbell, o.;
drawn, l. He is a member and captain OF the
Nationalists' Club. and for three years has
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
ADVENTURE WITH A LION.
The Monster Objected to Being Made a
Target by a Young Spiritualist.

Target Dy 1oung Sp1r1tual1St.
A monster lion appeared near the village
of Prabhas Patan recently. An audacious
young native, who insisted that the lion
was the physical embodiment of his uncle's
spirit, sailed out to him, and, standing at a
distance of some Is or 20 PAGES from the
animal, threw a stone at him, notwithstand-
ing the discussions of the villagers. This
the lion did not mind, and quietly Law
stretched on the ground at its full length
Encouraged by this, the man threw another
stone. This also the lion did not mind. On
his throwing third stone, the lion gave a
terrible roar, at which the villagers, in
Guiding the nephew, took to their heels
who, being too near him, could not
clear away as the others did, and,
inhicting only slight injury on him with
his paw, he hurried away. toward a cotton
field, where large number of women and
children fere picking cotton. He passed
by some children, who were taking their
food, and, rolling a while on large cotton
heap, maiestically stalked out of the field
and disappeared in the Cir Forest. The in
jured man expired the same evening at
about s o'clock.
The villagers of Lati, Kadver and Har-
nosha had all assembled, but no one dared
to approach the lion. The incident has
caused a!fgreat sensation among the vii
layers who, however, do not find fault with
the lion. The Oldest inhabitants say that
they had not seen such huge animal in all
their life, though they had seen many lion
of the Cir Forest
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
AN OBSTINATE JUROR
Caused Some Trouble in Judge Col
lier's Court Yesterday.
HE REFUSED TO TAKE A BALLOT.
The other Jurors Received Thanks and He
Got Reprimand.
YESTERDAY IN THE COUNTY COURTS

The case of Maggie Oberman against
Anton Stefig was placed on trial yesterday
before Judge Collier. The suits an action
for damages, the plaintiff alleging that
Steffig assaulted and beat her without provo.
cation. When the jury retired they stood
IL to 1. The one, however, would not con-
sent to discuss the case or take ballot. he
persisted in his course, making it impossible
to reach any verdict.
The court was finally notified of the con-
dition of affairs and at once ordered the
jury back to the court room. When they
returned he discharged them and continued
the case. He then severely reprimanded
the obstinate juror Frank Gemmel, for his
action, after which he thanked the other IL
jurors for their faithful attendance at court
during the past two weeks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
CORRESPONDENCE.

R. NJ. Richards, Youngstown, O.-You car
get the book from Win II. Lyons, Newport
Ky. He is the largest chess dealer in the
United States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
A PHRASE PECULIAR TO NEW YORK.
1t Originated in the Old Volunteer Fire
Company Days There.

1t Originated in the Old Volunteer Fire
Company Days There.
For 40 or 80 years it has been the custom
for New Workers to Inquire: ''Where was
the fre?" whenever they see friend or ac-
quaintance in new hat, new shoes, or new
clothes, says the New York Sun. This is q
bit of slang once peculiar to New York.
1t is not, as many suppose, an intimation
that man has been purchasing clothing at
an auction of fre-damaged goods. 1t is
survival of the period when the Volunteer
fire department was in its fullest glory
In those days some of the ''b'hOys" used
to loot the stores in which the fire occurred,
and after there was u fire in big clothing
store the fremen appeared in new suits but
with their feet almost out of their shoes.
Then there would be fire in boot and
shoe store, and all the boys would have new
shoes. From those days to this New
Workers have hailed new garments with the
question: ''Where was the fire."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
SHORTEST RAILROAD SYSTEM.
Judge McWhorter, Who Manages a Grea
Route Three Miles Long.

Judge McWhorter, Who Manages a Great
Route Three Miles Long.
Atlanta Constitution
Judge McWhorter is President of the
shortest railroad system in the world. 1t is
something more than three miles in length,
between Crawford and Lexington. OF this
road Larry CAN'T tells good story on the
judge.
''Hamp was in New York few months
age" said Larry, 'and while in Col j John In
mans Office he met Jay Gould. He was in
troduced to the wizard as the President Of
the Lexington Terminal
I" Yes said Mr.. Gould, 7 am glad to meet
you. You have nice road. By the way,
Mr.. McWhorter, how many miles are there
in your system?'
"'Nearly FIVE, replied Hamp.
"'All under one management asked Mr..
Gould from force of habit.
''And the little wizard darted under the
table to save himself from being hurled out
of the sixth story window.
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FL T-1t ~ $I--S Is--1s ~ "a
15-6 l-1O 2S--32 Ills 1913 g.
% 18-u 9--H 24--19 14--1S 3--
20--A 2--6 32--S Is--14 1915 l.
And although white is the piece up,he can
FIFTH DAY,

There was fair turnout of spectators,
and among the visitors was Sheriff Spens, so
seemed quite interested in what to him
would possibly look like a pawn ending at
chess. The opening drawn from the bag
was the familiar Laird and Lady'-a favor
ite game with many players, and on which
great deal of ''book" has been published. As
"draws" will now win the match for Ferrie,
who was first player, he rightly enough kept
den had nothing new on the particular varia-
tion adopted, the result was q draw, after
fully an hours play. The ending was as
follows: Black men on 8, s, II, 13, 81 king on
80; white men on 9, 20, "a, 20, 80, 81. White
(Bryden) to play:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
No Law VIII Execute Itself

Over-legislation engenders habit of dis
regard of the duty of the citizen to give his
fair share of effort to the proper enforce
ment of the law. No law, no matter how
wisely framed it may have been, Will ex-
ecute itself The wisdom of statesmen has
never discovered any automatic device for
the enforcement of law. If the law relates
to criminal conduct, it will remain a mega
tive force, when violated until some officer
or citizen shall put it into active opera
tion. If it deals with the civil right and
privilege of the citizens, it has not the
power to appear in court and of its own
motion, demand that the party in interest
shall enjoy the remedy which its provisions
contain. In either case the practice of the
doctrine of ''self-help" must be resorted to,
and no crying aloud for the enactment of
additional laws, in respect of the subject
matter involved, will protect the commu-
nifty or give remedy TO the citizen. Ad-
ditiOnal enactments will be no more auto
matte in their action than are those to which
they may be additions or amendments They
will all remain dead letters on the statute
book until 'self-help" shall put them into
action.
If from the date of the first enactment of
a statute by Congress, and by the Legisla-
lures of the several States, on down TO the
present time each and every act had been
framed with perfect conformity to the con-
stitutional provisions upon which they rest
for support, not one of them would have
been exempt from the operation of the rule
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
WANT TO GO TO COURT.

Latest Move in the Owens-Etans Bond OF
Friendship Case.
The taking of testimony in the Owens
Evans bond of friendship case was concluded
yesterday before Register Conner. The
testimony taken was as to the validity OF
the signature to the bond claimed to be that
of Owens.
At the finish the counsel for Owens
heirs made motion for the awarding of an
issue to the Common Pleas Court for a jury
trial The arguments on the motion for
the issue will be heard by the Register
next week
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5s=!i 5 81 I'll I'll u u $Ei Sf lElg l:=2
SIXTH DAY.

Ferrie drew the Goth game, a single corner,
and won the 9th, q fife. AS Ferrie was four
games up and only three games to play, Bry-
den resigned the match, and James Ferrfe
became champion of Scotland. This fore
noon Saturday the stakes were formally
handed over to the winner in Mr.. Duffy's,
North Albion street. X. Mccall, referee and
stakeholder, congratulated both players on
the courteous, fair and straightforward way
everything in connection with the match
had been DONE and added that his duties
as referee had been quite sinecure.
s'Reid, of Mauchline," and McKelvy of
Glasgow, are both anxious to play the win
ner JAMES DEAN,
Secretary Lanarkshire Draughts Associa-
tiOn.
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= l Es=Es ls H|; HE$|; iR=|; ss=HH s=E; 81; e;
and Dryden resigned.
seThot,s tha effect of rislxinOn -

and Dryden resigned.
'That's the effect of risking," he quietly
remarked, as he rose from the table for few
minutes. cay, but it's too well riddled thai
game to risk varying" Campbell replied.
But, being tive games down, with only nine
to play, when he started the last game, Bry-
den was in q sense compelled to strike from
s'book'' play at all hazards.
The next game drawn from the bag was
the Second Double Corner" considered
rather a weak opening for the white, or sec
ond player Ferrie pursued the advantage
the peculiarities of the opening afforded
with telling effect, and soon secured the
superior position. 1t is, however, taken as
IL matter of course that the first player
should have the easiest side in the second
double corner,n and that white should have
an uphill struggle for the draw. After 80
minutes play the position was: Black men
on2 3, s. 6, 8, Il, Is, 20; white men on IA, Is, 81
%, "a, %, 26 27. White (Bryden) to play:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
scoTLAND's CHAMPION.

James Ferrie was born at Greeneck, Dec.
1857, and is in his 3lth year. He was appren-
ticed as q Joiner with Card & Co., Greenock,
and took strong fancy to the game of
drsiughts when about il. After some prac-
tice he succeeded in carrying Off the first
prize in the Wellington Diaughts Club,
Greenock, and became the recognized cham
pion of that town. Seeking fresh fields and
pastures new, he entered for the Glasgow
Central Club Tournament, and, receiving one
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
A BIG DAMAGE SUIT.
The B. & o. Asked to Pay 100000 for
Killing An Engineer.

John Ewing Speer yesterday filed a pre-
cipe of suit against the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company for damages in
100000 for the death of Charles Auken-
he'll, who was killed ON the Philadelphia
division of the defendants road about a
year ago.
Mr.. Aukenheil1 was engineer in charge
of the Staten Island division of the Balti-
more and Ohio, and was son-in-law of
Mr.. John d. Scully, President of the First
National Bank of this city. His death, it
is alleged, was due to carelessness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
Conscientious.
Black to move.

For some moves prior to this situation the
PLAYERS present had been growing more and
more excited, for 1t was whispered about
that Beattie had something fine sup his
Sleeve Groups of experts were testing the
possibilities of the position on idle boards in
remote corners of the room;. ono would
demonstrate sure win for Beattie, another
nroye a idraw, while the facetious veteran,
carried Away with excitement, declared it O
loss first Tor one and then for the other.
But whth Beattie moved 31-27, there was a
grand rush to have another look, the hoarse
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23

"will of the Wisp" Christie, black; Beat
tie white.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
Trials of the Senior.
Chicago rribune.J

Chicago Tribune.J
Lumnus-Torian, my dear boy, I SYM
pathize with you. Last days at college test
fellow severely. If there is anything in
the world can do to help you pull through
with flying colors don't hesitate to call on
me.
Torian (class of '91, gratefully Thanks,
old man. If it isn't asking too much I'd
be sincerely grateful for the loan of spare
plug hat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
CHESS NEWS.

Mr.. B. H. Luton, Of Allegheny, made the
players of Butler friendly visit ON the
very much Four Simultaneous games were
PLAYED and won by Mr.. Luton. OF the sim
gle-handed contests he won all except those
with MI. Stauffer, with whom he played five
games, winning two, losing one and drawing
two.
The chess column in the Sunny South has
been revived under the editorship of Mr.. 1.
L. Orchard.
MI. A. b. Hodges, at the celebration of the
first anniversary Of the Staten Island Chess
Club, gave o simultaneous performance
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
NOT A FAIR DIVISION.
An Attempt to Break the VIII of John p
Kirchner,

A hearing was commenced before Judge
Over in the Orphans Court yesterday Oh
the appeal from the probate of the will Of
the late John P. Kirchner of Pittsburg.
Mr.. Kirchner died in February, 1890, leav-
ing four children By his will he gave his
property to two of the children, Louis
Kirchner and Mrs. Louisa Bowman.
The other two, Mrs. Lizzie Stoerkel and
alleging that their father was Of unsound
mind and incapable of making will The
testimony taken yesterday related to al
legged periods of drunkenness in the life of
the deceased and his changeable temper.
The case was continued until next week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23

CONSUL kERBEY says reciprocity
doesn't take very well in Brazil, and unless
some live American drummers come down
there our trade with Para and the rubber
country viii not advance much. See his let
ter in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23

ABSOLUTELY painless in most cases, yet
the best remedy in liver affections, dis
ordered stomach and digestion, headache,
constipation, bad breath, etc. DR.. d.
Jayne's Small Sugar Coated Sanative Pills.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
A Confession From Atlanta.
Atlanta Constitution.

Not one man in every 80 in Atlanta can
tell you the names of the President, Vice
President and Cabinet officers of the United
States Government. / tried the experiment
yesterday of asking lawyers, State officials,
including Legislators, men known to have
political aspirations, and business men,
And but three could be found who named
them. One was State official; the other
two lawyers, both holding what are termed
political officea
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
ss--2s Sis ,s s-la 4 M--1S 1s1S Ss--ss Ssss as As
- - rs rs !s--5s -. Iss Is-ss
2-H 10-15 T-23 32-S 6-1
and Bryden drew the game.

and Dryden drew the game.
On resuming on Thursday evening Ferrie
had the weak side of the"Second Double Cor
ner." Dryden had rather the pull all
through, and fully the best position in the
end game; but when the pieces were reduced
to five side, Ferrie, by neat and unex-
pected three-for-three cut, scored an easy
draw. The position was: Black men on 5, 13,
16, "a, king on 25; white men on Il, II. 2l, p,
king on White CFerrie) to play: 22-l7, 1922,
14-1O, 1871, 2-27-drawn.
A "Single Corner" was the next opening
drawn by lot Dryden having white. 1t
is favorite opening with many. players,
lished on its different variations. Dryden,
however, struck out for the beaten track in
the hope no doubt, of taking his willy op-
ponent into unknown ground. But Ferrie
was not to be tempted into fishy play, and,
keeping the draw always in view, he brought
the game to that desired termination in q
few moves from the following position:
Black men on 2, 8, 5, z, r. 16, 20; white men on
IL, Is, 10, 26, 2S, 30, 80. White to play:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
VARIATION /.
ENGLISH TOURNAMENT GAMES.

Under the above heading, Mr.. J. Hill, the
secretary of the recent tournament
played at the Polytechnic Institute, London,
to decide the championship of England, has
published handy little volume containing
the whole of the games, 12O in number, to-
gether with other matter of general interest
connected with the contest. The pages of
the back are embellished with sundry dia-
grams illustrative of critical points occur
ring in various games, and so far as time
would permit, the games have been care
fully examined, and notes and variations
appended pointing out losing moves, etc.
An excellent portrait of the champion, Mr..
Ii. Christie, with brief biographical sketch
accompanying, forms the frontispiece, and
adds greatly to the interest of the work. Mr.
Hill is to be congratulated upon the attract
i've appearance of the book, which is pub
lished at a popular price, and will no doubt
meet with a ready sale. The typographical
portion of the work has been executed in a
superior manner by G. Wright, Castle street,
Bristol, the well-known printer of the Inter
national Drauglus lHdgdzine. As sample of
what the book holds in store, we have pleas
ure in reproducing the following game for
the benefit of our readers:
GAME NO. 120.
"Will of the Wisp." Christie, black; Beat
tie, white.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
VERDICT FOR THE DEFENSE.
MIR. Gill Will Not Have to Pay for Mr.
Miaco's Lost SatcheL

The case of Miaco, Morris & Howard
against Charles S. Gill, proprietor of the
ST. Charles Hotel, was concluded yesterday.
The case was an action to recover for a
satchel and its contents which had been left
in the hotel Office by Miaco for safe keeping
and which he claimed not to have received
again.
Mr. Gill made the defense that Miaco
afterward went to the Office and took the
satchel away. The jury returned verdict
for the defense.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
To-Day's Trial List.

Criminal urt-Commonwealth VS. Frank
Schmidt, John j. Burke, Alfred Z. Maxwell,
L. Dietrich, N. Remlinger.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
Mems Fine Suits.

Made from the best imported and domestic
materials, at SS and SO to-day at the P. c.
C. C. Special Saturday suit sale.
p. C. C. c., corner Grant and Diamond
streets
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
Imported Dresses.

Only few left. Those on hand are very
desirable and will be sold at half price on
Monday and Tuesday, May 25 and 26.
D PARCELS & JONES, 29 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

To CORRESPONDENTS.
will ut all times be welcome. All communications
to be addressed
P.O. Box IS, EAST END, PITrsBURe, PA.
L. s. Head-Yours to hand. Your high ap-
probation of our efforts is very encouraging
The back numbers will reach you soon.
j. Maize--Your communication will be fol-
lowed to the letter, and hope you will get
your arrangements completed, but selecting
Saturday viii debar two of our strongest
players, Mr.. Ewalt and G. d. Sherrow, as
Saturday Is their main business day.
ia Rae--Mr, Maize's letter will have
READ sd you as to the delay.
LYrmstrong--Mr, Maize's letter postpon-
ing se meeting will have reached you.
G.. s. Forsythe-Happy to hear from you.
L. NJ stearns-we accept your reply and
send you the badge, but certainly The old
players have ground for comment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23

Two HUNDRED AND FIFTY pieces best
moquette carpets in Hartford & Smith S
makes, at price, at Welty's, 120 Federal
street, Is, 81, SO and II Park way. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
is s 81 81 Sc sS-!s ~ ~ S-H5 "a FL FL

And was now given up as drawn.
A second Laird and Lady" was at once
started.
FERRIE WINS THE 'sLAIRD AND LADY"
Dryden, now that he was first player, made
an early variation from published play-too
early, perhaps, to be sound. He moved 6-1O
in place of 4s, but Ferrie met the new de-
parture with the correct replies, and soon
secured winning superiority in position,
as will be seen from the following: Black
90, q, "A, q, IS, 3O 81. Black (Bryden) to
play:
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The Chance of fine Season.

Now is the time, to-day. The P. c. c. G.
offer the finest lot of mems suits ever shown
at 81, IS and $40. p. C. c. c.,
Corner Grant and Diamond streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23

WAKEMAN perched on the top of an
English stage a few weeks ago and went
whirling through the Lake District. His de-
scription in THE DISPATCH tomorrow
will prove almost as exhiIarating as the ride
itself
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23

THE Rev. George Hodges contributes a
chapter to the discussion of Andrew Car
negie's "Gospel of Wealth" in THE DIS
PATCH tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23

SALooNKEEPERs soon discover the bene-
fit to their trade when they handle such
frst-class beer as the Iron City Brewing
Company's. Telephone 11S6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
No Time for Grammatical Criticism.

Somerville Journal.l
1t is very inelegant to end sentence
with proposition, but it also very unwise
to say so to your employer whea he asks
in vivid tones: What in blazes did you do
that for?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23

against nine players, winning seven games
and drawing two.
in Mr.. Phineas Moses who has passed the age
of 81 and is still daily visitor at the club
room. Mr.. Moses saw Napoleon Bonapartea
at Plymouth, England, and was II years old
at the time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
b. & Il.

Dne' hundred styles eorsets, SOC to s6
each. Special sale Saturday-come
BOGGS & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23

Checker Headquarters rs-Home Hotel Duquesne
way between Eighth and Ninth streets, and at
Samuel Seeds, e6 Seventh avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23
OH ID S S.

All communications should be addressed, to the
Chess Editor, p. o. Box 4s3.
The Pittsburg Chess Club meets at the Pittsburg
Library Penn avenue.
The Allegheny Chess Club meets at DIR. Miller,s
Hall, North avenue, every Monday evening
PROBLEM NO. 3d.
tComposed for The Dispatch.l
BY CHARLES s. JACOBS.
Black: 8 pieces.
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.Black-Amateur,
Mnr4eEH. A. Stanffer.

The continuation was: 1QB3, BB3; Q OK
B, PxQ; 8 BxP, R l: 4 RxP, KxR; castles
Q Z, and black resigned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-23

His victory over Dryden, of Glasgow,
places him in the front rank of the worlds 3
great checker players, and it is beginning to
dawn on the players that his sweeping vic
tory over j. p. Reed may have been some
what earned, though great many Of Reeds
friends think that it was due to the eondi-
ton of Reed at the time of the match. 1t
would appear from the way Mr.. Ferrie has
come to the front in the last few years that
he will be the successor of Wyllie, and a
strong candidate for the mantle of the great
Elijah Of DraughtS.