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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
Turf Notes.

SOME authorities think that Axtell will trot a
mile in o:07.
NELSON. the trotting stallion, valued at
SlOo, 0j0, originally cost but $3.50.
THE statement that Burridge Brothers have
signed j. Bergen Is rather premature.
THE next great sale of thoroughbreds will be that
of the late W. l.. Scott's Erie farm lot.
JOCKEY FITZSTMMoNs has signed with T. w.
Coulter of the Baden Stable. for 1891 and 1892
CHARLES MARVIN and the trOtting stock under
his care Will certainly give some prestige to Nc ad-
vile. 4,
JIM DUSTIN. who a few years ago one of the
crack drivers in the East and went to California is
coming TO Chicago TO open public training stable
THE story that the Monmouth Park Association
tried TO buy piece Of land near Oak Point. on
Lond lslang Sound. Tor 81 900 an acre. turns out to
be untrue
THE ST. Louis Rep,'blic says that agent of the
Garfield Park people called on President Rolla
with proposition lease the track for winter rae
ing. The agent returned minus a lease.
J. MALCOLM FORBES, Of Boston: is leading a
crusade against general Tin cup records. hut
proposes 10 allow horses with race recorns of Gals
or better 10 go for extreme speed records. against
time on specially suitable occasions.
MONROE SALISBURY of Direct fame has taken
charge of Captain Mlen Grifith's hay PAGER by
Algona. This horse is one of the famous team that
paced haf-mile at the Bay District track this fall
in 1:G2. Next season he will get an Eastern cam
paign.
ED. GEERs is still of the opinion that Hal
Pointer is Directs superior in point of speed and
were caused by the hardness Of the track Pointer
will be greater horse than ever next year, said
the '-silent man. - 'and average tracks he will
beat Direct four out of five races.'h
SUNoL looks TO he mare that is everything
claimed for her. Over 16 hands high. she has the
frame of natural born trotter. with the delicate
conformation Of a thoroughbred large proportion
of which blood she has. Behind she is simply re
markable in her propelling power. and her owner
thinks her the peer in conformation of any trottcr
That ever stood on iron.
FROM now on trotting ringers will have to go
slow in the West. In Wisconsin. j. II. Stluer,
Secretary of the American Trotting Association,
has caused the arrest at Oshkosh ofJ. o. Garrity,
well-known trotting horse driver, and Captain
Officer. of Tracy, Mimi, on charge of ringing
the horse Josslyn at the Oshkosh Fair This is the
first arrest under the State law making ring
ing, State prison offence.
THE inside history of Chicagos new race track.
Garfield Park. gives some interesting facts and
figures bearing on the expense incurred so far, as
well as the profits up to date. The expense
count, including everything. is put at little
SaC0 0U0 As to the profits they put at 81 600 0C0
to date by men who know of what they talk. The
foreign book on Eastern events is gold mine, and
is credited with profit of $780, COO TO dote. 1t is
owned by the track syndicate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
General Sporting Notes

KILRAIN has absolutely retired from the ring, so
he says.
THE Freshman team did not appear yesterday TO
play the football game against the Sophomores of
the W. L. p.
GEORGE MILLER and Hesser's hacker met at this
Office last evening relative TO foot between
Miller and Hesser. They agreed to meet Monday
evening and sign articles.
''REDDT'' MASON and little fellow calling him
self McHugh, from Cleveland. met to fight ten
rounds with big gloves yesterday, but only $I5 were
forthcoming, and there was no battle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
ANOTHER GREAT GO.

Two Alleged Glove Men Fool Few People
in Allegheny.
Last evening little club of very gentle
manly young fellows in Allegheny, with
more money than brains, engineered a little
boxing affair that they tried to persuade
some people was fight. Nearly a month
ago tickets were sold for flight between
Jack Hays and Jack Williams, TO take place
on December L." The names were fictitious,
and one of them was TO give people TO I'M
derstand that a certain pugilist by the name
of Hayes was one Of the combatants.
The affair last evening was a flake" pure
and simple and the contestants under the
above names fooled q little crowd FOR "a
rounds, or alleged rouhds. And what IS
still more, at & late hour many people were
persuaded that the takers fought in a held
at daylight. Hayes won, and AS ne re
marked, Nobody had anything to DO WITH
it."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
THE COUNTY LEAGUE.
An Important Meeting Held and Some Very
Big Changes Discussed.

There was very important meeting Of
the County Baseball League last evening,
Many questions were discussed and nothiur
definite was done because CT the gravity of
the questions at issue. All tie county clubs
were represented, and c. (. Mayer, the
President. WAS Chairman
The salary question was we, wisely laid
to one side, and may not, or al least should
not, be brought to the front again. The per-
centage system was discussed, and opinions
were about eqnal. Poorly populated locali-
ties pleaded for percentage OF receipts
and pointed out that all big organizations
exist on that principle. The absolute settle
ment OF the matter deferred
}. Barbour of the East End Gyms Frank
Murray. of the Bridgevllles. and John S
Robb. Jr., OF Mansfield, were appointed a
committee to revise the rules and constitu-
tion. In the revision the definition of an
amateur bailplayer'' will be rigidly con-
sidered.
Representatives of the East Liverpool Climb
were present. applying for admission to the
League The representatives were Messrs
Travis and Calhoun. 4 future meeting will
determine whether or not their club will he
in the County League. They have great in
ducements.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
WILD ANIMALS IN OHIO.
They Not Only Kill Off Farmers Live
Stock, but Attack Men.

They Not Only Kill Off Farmers Live
Stock, but Attack Men.
ALLIANCE, Dec. 15.-[SpeciaL IAN unknown
wild beast has been prowling through the
country districts Of Columbiana county
spreading terror everywhere. Last evening
a farmer named Bates was returning from
town. and when about five miles away in
deep ravine, he was attacked by the beast
With the aid of a stout cane he beat the ami
NAL off, and it took to the underbrush on the
approach of assistance. 1t is believed the
animal is a panther which escaped from one
eled this section the past season.
a special telegram to THE DISPATCH from
Lima says: The farmers in the vicinity of
Leipsic, Putnam county, have lately lost
number of cattle, sheep and hogs, killed by
some strange animal. An organization was
formed, and this morning 100 mounted men,
armed with shotguns and rifles, started in a
northwesterly direction in the hope of find
ing and killing the monster.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
Baseball Notes.

GEORGE MILLER still thinks he is q sprlnter.
MORGAN MURPHY has been engaged as coach
for the Wesleyan College ball team at Middetown,
Conn.
Keeping his eye on chances to get another first
class man or two.
THE American baseball players now playing in
the visiting teams at Cuba intend sail for Brazil
after Christmas and stay there month.
THE East Liverpool Baseball Club directors are,
indeed, nxious to get their club into the County
League. They would make good addition.
ALEcK JACOBS, the old International Associa-
ton pitcher. deserted his wife and she suicided by
taking big dose of carbolic acid at Pittston, Pa.
AL LAWSON has turned up in Florida. He is at
Orlando and SAYS he only deserted the Cuban ex-
pedition fter his backer-P. H. McTague, of New
Orleans-had been drugged and robbed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
M'CLELLAND IN LINE,
His Backers Put Up n Forfeit for Him tn
Run Hamill.

The hackers of Z. c. McClelland are not
willing to allow their champion to be
blufted. Last night a gentleman called at
this office, and in reply to the challenge of
Hamill, of Penn station, left the following
statement, accompanied by a forfeit of $50:
In answer to the challenge of HamiI
Will match E. c. McClelland to run him a
foot race of five or ten miles in rink for
500 side, the winner to take all the re-
ceipts, and If the unknown, of Jeanette
wants race McClelland will run him on the
same terms; or mcCielland will join in n
sweepstakes with the pair at $500 each, the
winner to take all or S400 and 70 per cent of
the receipts, and the second man $500 and a5
per cent of the receiptC. This is real busi-
ness on the part of McClelland, and to prove
it leave so forfeit. L will meet Hauiill or
the unknown at THE DISPATCH Office next
saturday evening at 7:30 prepared to sign
articles:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
jackson Signs Articles.

SAN FRANCISCO, December I5-Peter Jack
son has received from the National Sporting
Club the articles of agreement for his fight
with Frank Slavin. Within few hours OF
the receipt Peter had affixed his signature
under that of his coming opponent. and for
warded them by mail to London. They agree
TO fight 20 rounds with four-ounce gloves at
catch weights for a purse of $1,000 The
contest is to take place at the National
Sporting Club on Monday, May 80, 1892
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
Santa Claus Visit

Won't be complete unless he leaves some of
Marvin's nick-nacks, animal cakes, Christ
mas toys and cocoa bon-Don macaroons for
the little folks. Christmas toys have rings
attached to them, and make beautiful Christ
mas tree decorations. Order them from your
grocer. Don't let anybody make you believe
that other crackers and cakes are as good as
Marvin's: Make the test yourself and be
convinced. MwF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
The News From Below.

Cloudy.
WHEELING-River feet IL inches and falling.
Departed-Hudson, Pittshurg: Keystone state,
Cincinnati; Bedford, Pittsburg; Courier, Parkers-
burg. Cloudy.
CiNCINNATI-River is feet and falling. Departed
Congo. Pittsburg.
NEW ORLEANS Raining all day, Arrived
Ouachita. for Ouachita. Departed Natchcz,
Vickshurg.
ST. LoUIs-Arrived-City of Savannah, Tennes-
see river. Departed-Cherokee, Memphis River
rising: heavy rise pected in few days; gauge,
3.6 feet. Weather variable and warm
MEMPHIS River 3 feet inches and rising.
Passed down-State of Missouri. Cincinnati to New
Orleans: New Orleans, to ST. Louis. Departed
New South, for Cincinnati. Clear and cool.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
An Oil City Disappearance Mvsterv

OIL CITY, Dec. 15.-[Specidl. More than
six months ago William Clark, aged about
So years, living near Walnut Bend, a few
miles up the river from here, came to Oil
City, expecting to return that evening if he
failed to obtain a job. He did not obtain
employment, but failed to return home No
trace Of Clark has been found since the day
he came to Oil City. A gentleman from the
vicinity of Walnut Bend says the opinion of
many is that Clark was waylaid ON his way
home by disreputable character who had
a grudge against him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16

FINpLAY, Dec. l5.-[Specia1l AT the union
religious meeting at Vanlue, in this county,
Thanksgiving Day, a collection was taken
for the relief of the poor and needy. This
money was placed in the hands of commit
tee of ladies, and now, three weeks after.
they come forward and report that they can
find neither poor nor needy in the village or
vicinity, and don't know what to do " ith
the funds. This is perhaps the only village
in the whole country where such a happy
condition of affairs exists
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
Tri-State Breyities.

FIFTY Bellaire miners have struck against
the weighmaster in the Morgan 4 Garrell
coal mines.
THE McKeesport Daily News Publishing
Company has purchased site from James
Phelan, of Pittsburg, and will erect a 500 900
seVen-Story building.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
The Gutenberg Races.

GUTTENBERG, n. j., Dec. 15.-The track was
in good condition to-day:
First race, six furlongs-king Hazen first.
Catherine second. Sir Rae third. Time. 1:151a.
Second race six and one-half fdrlongs-Once
Again first, Mohican second Mabelle third Time,
1:2Ik-
rtThird race. five furlongs-0 Is first, Tasso Sec
ond. Lizzetta third. Time. 1:02%.
Fourth race. one mile and one furiong- Saunterer
first Nina Archer second, Nirgie third. Time,
l:5514.
Fifth race five furlongs-Eclipse first. Flattery
second Tringle third. Time 1:G0ia.
sixth race. seven furl0ngs-Fire Fly first. Sir
William second, Bohemian third. Time. 1:2S=i.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
Wheeling Couuterfeiters in Clover.

WHEELING, Dec. l5.-[SpeciaL l-For Several
days there has been complaint of the
amount of counterfeit small coin in circula-
tion here. In the past two days develop
ments leave little doubt that an organized
Wheeling, and that it is passed in all the
towns of the vicinity. The coin is fairly
good.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
A Big Real Estate Deal,

McKEEsPoRr, Dec. Il. - [Speciall - The
Chambers Glass Works property, consisting
of seven acres, on which the old glass plant
of that firm was located, has been sold to a
private purchaser whose name cannot he
learned, for $1l0 600. 1t is thought that it is
private dicker made for the Pennsylvania
Railroad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
A Happy Ending to Courtship by Mail.

NEW CASTLE, Dec. 15.-[Special l-Sone time
ago Miss Lulu Paden, of this city, in answer
to an advertisement in a matrimonial news
paper, wrote to James B. Taylor, of New
Mexico. The correspondence became inter
esting, and after a time photographs were
exchanged, and when MIR. Taylor proposed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
Ladies' Gold Watches at e. P. Roberts 8
Sons.

The handsomest stock in the city. Ele-
CANT engraved and diamond set cases. Price
S25 to $100. Ali warranted good time
keepers. Look at our watches. We can
please you. Open evenings.
E. P. ROBERTS & Sons,
MwF Fifth avenue and Market street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16

marriage two weeks ago Miss Paden con-
sented. Mr.. Taylor arrived here Yesterday,
when he met his pretty intended for the
Youngstown, where they were married, and
after spending several days here they will
ga to Mexico, where the groom owns large
rancho
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
pitt.bur-ers in New York.

New YORK, Dec. 15.-[Special 1.-The follow
ing Pittsburgers are registered at hotels
to-day: A. E. Clark st. Denis; L.w. Close, In
ternational; Miss Cole, Windsor Hotel; c. H.
jackson. Holland House; G. M. Jones, st.
Denis Hotel Mrs. N. w. Knox, Gilsey House;
J. j. Sullivan, Grand Central; NJ B. Lemon,
Sturtevant: G. D. Packer, Metropolitan; F.E
Youngs, Earle's Hotel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
Diphtheria Epidemic at Carey, o.

FINDLAY, Dec. 15-[SpecidL 1T is reported
from Carey, near this city, that diphtheria
is epidemic there The public schools have
been closed and children are not allowed to
leave their homes. Several deaths have Oc-
CURED in the past week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
Killed by a Pile of Ties,

HUNTINGDON, Dec. 15-[Specia. l-Charles
Dietrich, aged 60 years, of Juniata township.
started for this city yesterday with a load
of railroad ties. On the way his team ran
away, upsetting the wagon and throwing
the heavy load Of ties upon the driver. Mr.
Dietrich only lived short time after being
extricated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
The Smoky City Again in the Trade.

MCKEEsPoRT, Dec, 15.-1he steamer Smoky
City. which blew to pieces when down the
Mississippi river few weeks since during terrible
wind storm, built at Madison, Ind, and
started to-day for New Orleans with load of coal.
After arriving there Captain c. c. Mcclure will
take her back to Louisville and get tow for New
Orleans.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
What Upper Gauges Show,

ALLEGHENY JUNCTIoN-River feet inches
and falling Cloudy ana warm.
MoRGANTowN-River feet inches and station
ary. Cloudy. Thermometer 10 at P. M.
BRowNsvILLE-River 5 feet and stationary.
Cloudy. Thermometer $50 at6P. NJ.
WARREN-River s. feet. Light rain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
Mrs. Robinson Wants to Run.

Mrs. Robinson. the well-known female dis
tance runner, accompanied by her husband
called at this office last evening and left the
following stauement: "If the Jeannette un-
known who wa nts to run Hamill is Dan
Mrason, will run him, Mason, 100 miles
staaightaway for the entire receipts or for a
stke OF so cents mile. If the un known is
not Mason | want to know his name and
may make match with him. An answer
through THE DISPATCH will be attended to-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
A Banks Gift to q Hospital.

MCKEEsPoRT, Dec 15-[Speciat 1.-The Ma
tional Bank, of McKeesport has donated
$1,000 towards the Mckeesport hospital
project.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16

Sioley to-day sold and shipped to Ii. L. and
F. ID. Stout, of Dubuque, Iowa, the Elec-
sioneer stations, Legal Test and Connols-
seur. The price paid is private, but Is re-
ported a $35 COO for the two
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
On Plain
Chenille P0rtiereS.

We offer plain Chenille Curtains of
excellent quality and in newest color
ings at the unusual price of s4.75.
They are heavy and close woven.
The light does not strike through
them. They are full three yards
long and heavily fringed at both ends.
This is y0A,' opportunity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16

Your druggist does not
spread his plasters or gela-
tine-coat his pills. He knows
that such work is better done
in a factory.
Some try to make an Emul-
sion of cod-liver oil; but they
cannot make one like SCOTS
Emulsion-they'n find it out
some day.
There is no secret in what
it is made of: there is a
knack in making it. That
knack is SCOTS Emulsion.
There is a book on CARE
Full LIVING that you ought to
read. Shall we send it? Free.
SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists, 1872 South 5th Avenue,
New York.
Your druggist keeps Scott's Emulsion Of cod-liver
oil-all druggists everywhere do. 81.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
RIVER NEWS AND NOTES,
Louisville 1tems-Ihe Stage of Water and
the Movements of Boats.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 15.-Business fair Weather
cloudy with occasional showers. The river is fall
ing with feet inches on the falls. feet inches
in the canal and 10 feet inches at the foot of the
locks. Several towboats have left for Pittsburg
With tcws of emptes Departures-Fcr Cincinnati,
City of Owensboro; Kentucky river, Falls City.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
THE WEATHER.

For Western Ps'gssyt-
vania: Rain, Colder West
e'n Winds, Colder and Fair
Thursday.
For West Virginia and
Ohio: Sho,cers Tonight,
Follored 6y Clearing,
Colder Weather Wednesday,
Fair and Colder Thursday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
On Heavy
Fiqured P0rtieres.

We offer variety of single pairs
and half pairs of heavy Tapestry and
Chenille Portieres suitable for single
doors, couch coverings, store display,
windows, ETC., at
HALF PRICE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16

Two Good Stallions Sold.
FRANKLIN, Dec. l5.-lSpeciaL MILLER &
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
On Nottingham
Lace Curtains.

On Nottingham
Lace Curtains.
Curtains at 50,
Reduced in this sale to 81 35.
Curtains at S4,
Reduced in this sale to So co.
Curtains at S6,
Reduced in this sale to S4 so.
Curtains at Sc,
4yards long, 81 Is.
One feature in our Curtain De-
partment is Bargain Counter filled
with bargains in odd pairs of Irish
Pointe, Swiss Tamboured and real
Brussels Lace Curtains. Prices in
plain figures on all.
N. B.-Do not fail to visit our
Tenth Annual Holiday Bazaar of
novelties in useful and decorative
Furniture, Rugs, Screens, etc.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16

TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL.
PITTsBURG, Dec. 15.-The United States Weather
Bureau officer in this city furnishes the following:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
A BLACK DRESS LENGTH,

Nothing makes more acceptable
gift. Here are two specials for the
holiday trade:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16
8 Yards Henrietta for 81.
SYards Henrietta for SO.

1t will pay you to see these two
bargains.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16

STOCK
rapidly before January (stock-
taking time) we to-day make
large reductions on certain
lines, and, although losing
money at this one point, we
know that Our course is the
true business remedy.
THIS IS y07t7> obb01zaAazty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-16

This IS your opportunity.
The Lamar register., 1891-10-24
THE MASS MEETING.
The Democrats hold a Farmers
Convention.

On Mr.. Acuff's return from Oklahoma
he spread sudden CONSERVATION in the
democratic camp by the announcement
that he would not accept their nomina-
ton for commissioner. When it was
found that he was determined to have
his name taken off the ticket, another
nomination was in order. A number OF
dodgers calling democratic mass con
vention, at the court house, for last
Thursday afternoon, were sent out
According to call four of the faithful
from the country. and nine from the i'm
mediste vicinity OF the court house and
the Sparks office, met and were called to
order by Mr.. G. W. Butler. Jas Steph-
enson was made chairman and G. G. Hud-
dleston was made secretary. Mr.. E. P.
Thurston was Immediately declared the
nominee of the meeting, and after they
listened to an GRAFTON by Mr.. G. W. But
ler, they adjourned very harmoniously
having consumed nearly fourteen min
utes OF time.
The Lamar register., 1891-10-24
The Secret of Fine Pastry.

Is wholly in using DR. Prices Cream Baking Powder.
The only pure Cream Tarter Powder sold on the market
Other either ammonia alum some other
adulterant Ammonia alum powders dry out make the
dough porous, leaving bitter taste, etc.
agency has assisted much toward perfection In
cookery as Baking Powder. Its ingredients
are simple exist in chemical
portions after there of either left In
there be impurities whatever left IN
the bitter taint of ammonia but
food Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder Partakes
flavor of the flour and keeps moist and
days This powder qualities peculiar to
alone such delicious pastry No other
contains the white of eggs.