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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
TIME TO CALL A HALT.

Prize Fighting Down South Dsgenerating
Into Exhibitions OF Brutality.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 23.-C Special. lone
of the most brutal prize fights which ever
took place in New Orleans occurred yester-
day, mile below the United States bar
racks. There were nearly 1000 persons
about the ring. The fighters were Charles
johnson and Alphonso Garcia, both light
weights
johnson played with his man and then
sent him to the ground with an upper cut
on the chin. Garcia came up to receive q
smash in the nose, which caused the blood
to squirt from his nostrils. When time was
called for the fourth round Garcia s face was
sight, and his whole body was covered with
blood A more brutal exhibition was never
witnessed, and when Garcia's seconds re-
fused to throw up the sponge free fight
took place at the ringside.
Meantime johnson hammered his helpless
opponent without receiving the slightest
punishment till the sponge was forced up
by the crowd. Garcia Is in decidedly bad
way from the heavy loss of blood, Johnson's
blows having broken the main artery in his
nose. The purse was $3.50. Garcia received
$40, collected from the crowd.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
THE BRIDE SAVED THEM.
Her Intercessions Secure the Releas
the Polish Rioters.

Her Intercessions Secure the Release OF
the Polish Rioters.
The row at the Polish wedding on the
Southside, on Monday night, which re-
suited SO seriously for John Rusniski and
John Rosinsky, and in the arrest of John
Lashutska, led to the arrest yesterday of
Joseph Lemon, John Rublitski, Joseph
Gunner and Vincent Bowilski. Lashutski
made an information against the four men,
charging them with assault and battery.
Lashutski had been given hearing on
two charges of aggravated assault and bat
terry, aud Magistrate Succop reserved his de-
cision. In the meantime the defendant pro-
cured bail and made an information against
the other four They were arrested and
locked up, Then the bride of the night
previous, who is cousin of Lashutski, put
in an appearance as peace maker. She
called at the station house and interceded
with Judge Succop on behalf of her unfortu-
nate guests. There was magic enough in
her words to induce the Magistrate to dis
charge all the defendants, providing they
would pay costs and withdraw suits, to
which they ali quickly agreed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
DELAMATER,s TRIAL NEARLY KNDEn
Yesterday Devoted to Lawyers Speeches,
and the Jury to Be Charged To-Day

Yesterday Devoted to Lawyers Speeches,
and the Jury to Be Charged To-Day.
MEADvILLE, Feb. 23-The trial of G.
w. Delamater for embezzlement under the
act of 1889 is rapidly drawing to a close.
At the opening of court to-day both sides
announced that they had no further evil
dence TO offer, and after asking the Conrt
to limit the presentation of the case by
counsel to the jury, Joshua Douglass, for
the defense, asked the Court to instruct the
jury upon IL different points of law, which,
boiled down, are to the effect that the
knowledge of insolvency not having been
proven, the verdict should be acquittal
The Court having granted three hours to
each side in which to address the jury,
George F. Davenport opened for the Com
monwealth. He was followed by Hon. A.
B. Richmond for the defense. Mr. Rich
mond was followed BY ex-Solicitor General
Jenks who insisted that the prosecution had
not made out their case. During his argu-
ment, Mr.. jerks briefly reviewed the
history of the Delamater failure and
claimed that there had not been a scintilla
of evidence showing that they were dis
honest or had acted fraudulently.
Thomas Roddy then delivered the
closing address for the Commonwealth.
He showed from the standpoint of the
prosecution that the defendant must have
known that he was insolvent, and claims
that knwledge of his insolvency had been
clearly proven. At the conclusion of Mr..
Roddy's address the court adjourned until
tomorrow morning, when the Judge will
charge the jury and the end will shortly
follow
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24

NEW YoRK. Feb. 9s.-[Spsotal. 1.-The follow
ing PittsburRers nre registered at New
York hotels; W. Allshouse. As.or House; J.
G. Bennett, Fifth Avenue; Z r, Blagden,
Sturtevant House; J. J. Donnell, Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotels C. Donnelly, Jr., Sturtevant; L.
Markowitz, Metropolitan: c. NJ. Matheson,
Murray Hill; E. A. Meyers, Fifth Avenue
Hotel: T. Z. Orr. Astor House: Mrs. G. T.
Rafferty,. Fifth Avenue; c. S. Shaw, Everett
House; K. Solomon, Hotel Imperial: w. L.
Washington, Continental: j. D. Bernd, Hol-
land House; f. Diven, Westminster: L. P.
Gallagher. Cosmopolitan; L. E. Hanson, Gil
sey House: A. A. Home, Westminster; j.
Kaufman. Union Squares: j. NJ Lurnan Astor
House: W. A. McCutcheon, Stnrtevant: R.
j. Mckay, Fifth Avenue; J. G. McNally,
Hotel Imperial: J. Moorhead, Jr., Holland; S.
f. Suell Grand Hotel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
Afraid fine Girl Had Married.

Yesterday afternoon a well-dressed and
intelligent looking gentleman, who did not
give his name, but said his residence is at
Bairsvil1e, appeared at the marriage license
Office and asked if John Howley and Rose
Finland had secured license. He said
the girl was his cousin, of Evansburg.
Howley is a travelling man from -Philadel-
pEia, and has been paying more or less at
tention to the girl for some time. On Mon
day Miss Finland, who had been visiting
her cousin at Blairsville, received tele-
gram, supposedly from her parents, calling
her home and stating that her father was
sick It was supposed that it was a scheme
of Howley's to meet the girl clandestinely,
as they had received information that her
parents had not sent for her. No such
license had been taken out
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
THE GREAT BATTLE.
Exact Figures About the Size and
Weight Of Fitzsimmons.
OPINIONS ABOUT PETER MAHER.
A .Pittsburg Dog Secures Champion
Prize at New York.
GENERAL SPORTING NEWS OF THE DAY

As the day for the Fitzsimmons and
Msher battle approaches the.nstional inter-
est in the event increases at very rapid
rate. The contest will take place next
Tuesday evening at New Orleans, and
speculation is extremely brisk regarding the
result of it. As there have been many in
quiries regarding the exact weight and
measurement of Fitzsimmons, the correct
figures are now given. He now weighs
close upon 100 pounds, is nearly 80 years of
age, 6 feet tall, 43 inches around the chest,
81 inches around the shoulders, "a inches
waist, 3715 hips, % inches calf, IA inches
biceps, II inches forearm, s inches wrist and
IL inches neck. He exhibits great speed,
strength, cleverness wind and endurance.
News About Maher.
According to what Carroll, his trainer,
says he will enter the ring at 40 pounds at
least. IT he can be in good condition at
this weight he will almost be as heavy as
Maher.
A letter was received in this city yester
day from a well-known Eastern sporting
man who has been visiting Maher at his
training quarters. The letter states that
Maher in all respects has the appearance of
good pugilist, and is in excellent condi-
tion. He Is 1.-THE and active, and is a very
powerful man. His friends are confident of
victory, and think that he will knock Fitz-
simmons out before the contest proceeds
very long. He is a much stronger man than
the Australian, although he may be little
slower. At any rate there will be a very
large amount of money on hand at New
Orleans to back the Irish champion. Some
very good authorities in the East, the letter
goes on to say, think Maher will win, and
some very good authorities think he will
not. Thus it will be seen that 1t seems
difficult to pick the winner.
Visiting Fitzsimmons.
The following dispatch from New Or
leans tells about Fits immons: "Bob Fitz-
simmons training quarters at Bav st. Louis
received several visitors from the city to-
day. They found the champion middle
weight in condition satisfactory to their
ideas as to what he should be to meet Peter
Maher, who aspires to meeting with the
redoubtable John L.
''FitEsimmons is in active training, and
is pursuing nearly the same course that he
did previous to hisgreat battle with Demp-
sey. He takes a short walk before break
fast, afterward run of from six to ten
miles clad in heavy flannel. On his return
he is sponged and rubbed down. Then he
takes things easy until o'clock, when he
dimes. He eats what he fancies, his diet
not being limited, and drinks moderately of
bottled lager beer and black tea After din
ner he punches the ball ard spars with
Vacquelin, Van Heest, Robertson and Car
roll, after which he is again rubbed down
and sponged with alcohol. Afterward he
sometimes shoes horse or chops down
tree, but this is not considered part of his
training"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
RUK0RED OPPOSITION.
Reported Competitors Against the Three
AS for the ArbuckIe Property.

Reported Competitors Against the Three
AS for the ArbuckIe Property.
1t was stated yesterday in amateur ath-
letic circles that another party is bidding
for the Arbuckle property on Seventh
street, beside the Three AS, and that the
latter are not likely to get the property.
None of the officials of the Three AIS could
be seen and the rumor could not be con-
frmed.
But whether OF not the property is Sc
cured bv the local amateurs the clubhouse
idea will still prevail. although the building
may not be as large as originally intended.
A gentleman interested in the building of
the clubhouse said last evening: "Of course
some people think that our scheme is too big
and that it is folly to try and run Manhat-
tan Club in Pittsburg. There may be some
truth in this and probably it might be better
were we to make little less pretentious
start than beginning with 5000, 900 estab-
lishment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
Ohio State Appropriations.

COLUMBUS, Feb. 23.-[Specsal. THE
general appropriation bill in the Legisla-
ture appropriates about s2,2s0,0O0, while
S911, $50 is distributed in the deficiency bill,
making total of So, pol $3.50. This amount,
added to the amount in the deficiency and
special appropriation bills, will about con-
sume the estimated revenue of the State,
placed by Auditor Poe at s3,640, 316. The
total estimates of the amount required by
the several departments and State institu-
tions was "a, 462 747. This latter amount
is scaled down to the figures given above
Since the introduction of this bill the Legis-
lature is discussing the question of adjourn
ment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24

In fact, such an enormous va
riety of designs that you will
wonder whether human in
genuity has been all expended
on one particular make of dress
goods.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
SIGNING THE BROOKLYN TEAM.
No Difficulty Experienced in Securing Co
cts With Plavera.

No Difficulty Experienced in Securing Con-
tracts With the Players.
NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-[ Special. while
Manager Ward is hustling in New England
securing contracts with the new members of
his Brooklyn team, Mr.. Byrne is bringing
his persuasive powers to bear upon the
other players. 1t is gratifying to know
that he has had very little trouble SO far.
Dave Foutz, more reliable or popular
man never wore a Brooklyn, uniform, very
readily accepted the new situation and
acquiesced in the necessity of signing at a
reduced salary yestesday. Terry, after a
plain business talk with Mr.. Byrne, was
quick to size up the new condition of affairs,
and very willingly consented to be governed
by what he believed to be the interests of
his club, and signed his contract at fair
reduction from his past compensation.
Brooklyn has shown no disposition to be
unfair, but proposes to treat all alike.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24

The burial of Patrick Hughes yesterday
removed one of Pittsburg's oldest land
marks He had been resident of the city
for over 80 years. He was born in Fayette
county, and at an early age came to Pitts
burg and learned the molder's trade. Pros
perity smiled on him, and he launched out
as heavy coal dealer and proprietor of an
inn on the Elizabethtown road. Several
years tater he went to Butler county and
spent his last days on one of his farms there.
He died quite wealthy, owning great deal
of real estate in Allegheny
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
Tri-State Breyfties.

The Volhart Ferry Company has been
organized at Phillipsburg, to build street
railroad to West Bridgewater A steam
ferry boat is to transfer the horse cars
across the river.
DURING the evening celebration Of Wash
ington's Birthday at Sunbury, riot oc-
CURED between members of the Patriotic
Sons of America and outsiders, In which
many were hurt.
DEMOCRATS of the Fourth West Virginia
Congressional district organized a league of
clubs Monday. A resolution of allegiance
to Hill was almost unanimously defeated,
while Clevelands name was greeted with
rousing cheers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
Pittsburg and Allegheny Abandoned.

BEAVER FALLS, Feb. 23.-[SpeciaL +
From official sources it has been learned
that in few weeks ground will be broken.
for the new railroad shops and transfer
yards of the Pennsylvania Company at Con-
way. Five hundred workmen with their
families will be brought from Pittsburg and
Allegheny. When the work is finished
here the yards in Pittsburg and Allegheny
will be abandoned, and all freight trans
east and west on the PENNSYLVANIA Com
pany's lines will be made up at Conway.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
An Exodus of Normal students

ERIE, Feb. 23.-lSpecial sheriff Mehl
went to Edinboro this morning and served
writ of enjoiner upon Prof Cooper, GUST
ing him from the State Normal School
buildings and grounds. The students be-
came excited when the cause of the official S
visit was known and began holding meet
ings in little squads, which gradually be-
came one big indignation meeting. Two
hundred and fifty of them Immediately de-
cided to quit the school at once, and served
notice on the faculty that they would not
return even at the spring term unless their
friend Cooper is reinstated to the principal
shin.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
A Bank Raided at Sandy Lake. 4.

SANDY LAKE, PA, Feb 23.AISpecial J.
A raid was made on the Sandy Lake Bank
by burglars this morning, but they secured
noth1ng,as the safe could not be opened The
safe in Worrells clothing store was broken
open and $40 taken. The doors were forced
open by crowbar The thieves stole
handcar and left OH it for Franklin, near
where they left for the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
The News From Below.

wHEELING-River II feet inches and falling.
Departed-Keystone State, Cincinnati: Hudson,
p. P.ttsburg: Courier, Parkersburg. Warm.
CINCINNATI-River 26 feet 10 inches and rising.
Departed-Congo. Pittsburg. Fair and warm.
CAIRo-No arrivals or departures. River 81
feet and rising. Cloudy and warmer.
NEW ORLEANs-Cloudy and cool. Departed
Hoxle and tow, st. Louis. Arrived-State of Kan
sas. Cincinnati
MEMPHIs-No boats. River 81 feet inches and
falling. Clear and warm.
PARKERsBURG-Ohio 81 feet and rising slowly.
Parker's gorge ice has teen passing all day. Key
stone State. down. Mild.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
CUNNING FOR A MADMAN.
A Lunatic at Large Near Marietta, Whose
Mania Is Murder.

Lunatic at Large Near Marietta, Whose
Mania Is Murder.
MARIETTA, O., Feb. 23.-[ Special 1.-The
Sheriff of this county and his deputies
secured the woods east of this place in an
erdeavor to capture an insane man named
Phillip Powell, whose mania is murder.
Powell, whose parents live in this vicinity,
was a cowboy in the West for a number of
years, but returned to his home some time
ago with "rat in his garrett"
He has been harmless, however, until a
few days ago, when he drove his father and
family from home at the muzzle of gun;
and when officers attempted to take him in
custody he escaped into the woods, where he
has been in hiding ever since. The man is
armed to the teeth, is dead shot, and the
country for miles around is in a veritable
state of seige.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
MORE MONEY FOB FITZ.
Local Cash to Back the Australian Against
the Irish Champion.

Local Cash to Back the Australian Against
the Irish Champion.
Fitzsimmons' stock is going up little in
this city. On Saturday last the betting was
to on Maher, and last evening gentle
man left some money at this office to take
to and back Fitzsimmons That is he will
bet to on the Australian.
Without doubt the contest is going to be
one of the most interesting there has been
in this country for a long time 1t is a
good betting event, because there is so
much uncertainty attached to the Irish
champion. He may be a wonder, and if he
is at all clever, his physical advantages over
Fitzsimmons will make him dangerous op-
ponent The betting is becoming very
brisk all over the country, Maher still being
favorite.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
The Oil City Church Trouble Settled,

OIL CITY, Feb. 23.-[Special THE Coun-
Gil of Ministers and Laymen continued in
session in the Baptist Church until nearly
8 o'clock this morning. A delegation of
members of the congregation were in wait
ing for the verdict, which was given them
verbally by the council. The report GEN.
sured the church in the matter of disci-
pline, and recommended action at once to
harmonic the different elements at war
As the congregation at its call agreed to
abide by the report of the council, it is be-
ieved the trouble is settled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
An Oil Man Killed,

OIL CITY, Feb. %. - [Specid. + John
Rhodes, aged about IS years, was struck and
killed at Pioneer by Western New York
and Pennsylvania train. He had several
producing wells at that place, and was
crossing the track with some tools when run
down.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
BROOKLYN Declarations.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-[Special. THE
following named horses were declared from
the handlcaps of the Brooklyn Jockey Club
up to o'clock P. NJ. of Monday, February
%: Brooklyn handicap, one and a quarter
mile-Teuton, 10S pounds; Lamplighter,
105. Fort Hamilton handicap for 3-year-
olds, one and one-eighth mile-His High
ness, 124 pounds; Victory, 100; Ludwig, liz;
Yo Tambien, no; Alonzo, ITO; Paragon,
106. HI. d. Mcintyre, Secretary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
Making a Meal From a Live Cow,

CADIz, Feb. 23.-tSpecid. IA bulldog
hanging to the nose of believing COW
aroused the neighbors at 2 o'clock this
morning. The dog, being in half-starved
condition, had attacked the COW and torn
great piece of flesh from its neck. After
eating this the dog caught the animal by the
nose and tried to throttle the lowing
victim. The dog had to-be killed before he
would loosen his hold. The COW is useless,
having lost both her horns and being ter
ribly lacerated,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
AFTER THE PERKINS AGENCY.

The Father of Young Canfield Sues for $780,
600 for the Persecution OF His Son.
SALEM, O., Feb. 2a-[Specid7. flames
Garfield, the father of William Garfield,
who was imprisoned for three months on
the charge of wrecking the limited at East
Palestine, O., on August Z, has entered suit
against the Perkins Detective Agency of
Pittsburg and the Pennsylvania Company.
The father asks S25, 900 damages for Use
arrest and Imprisonment, and makes some
up case against his son. The case will
likely be called up at Youngstown this
week
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
A Friehtful Lamp Accident.

YOUNGSTOWN, Feb. %. - Especial ] -
Mamie Davis, aged 13, living in Hubbard,
was keeping two younger children company
in the absence of the parents when the lamp
was upset, the burning oil striking her
clothing and enveloping the child in flames.
Frantic with pain, the child rushed into
neighboring church, and several men smeth-
cred the flames with their overcoats The
girl fingered in agony until to-day, when
death came to her relief
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
Pitt,burp,s Ch.mpion no.,

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-[Speciaz Pitts
burg has the best bull terrier dog in Amer
lea, at least the judging at the show here
to-day indicates that. Streatham Monarch,
owned by John Moorhead, of Pittsburg,
was awarded the first prize and the special
for being the best bull terrier in the show.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
To Extend University Training.

A meeting will be held in the chapel of
the First Presbyterian Church, Wood
street. ON Friday evening next, to ,es-
tablish, if possible. in Western Pennsyl--
vania, an association for the extension of
university teaching. The object of this as
sociation shall be to encourage intellectual
pursuits, and to offer opportunities for
higher education to all those who are un-
able to enjoy the advantages Of a regular
university training.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
CRISP LOCAL FEATUREa

Two cases of diplItheria and three of
scarlatina were reported at the Bureau of
Health yesterday.
THE regular meeting Of the Humane So
ciety was held yesterday afternoon. The
contributions received were from Mrs. John
Colwell, S5; Mrs. S, S. Pinkerton, 81; Mrs.
William Neeb, S.; Mrs. Fred Linke, ST; Mrs.
Charles Steifel, 81; Mrs. Minnie Groetzinger,
81; Mrs DR.. Asthalder, 81
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
Major Logan Leaves for Florida.

Major A. j. Logan, who has been i'll and
confined to his rooms at the Kenmawr since
the first of the year.. leaves this morning for
Florida. Major Logan has been suffering
with bronchial pneumonia, and is still in
such condition that his physicians would
not permit him to come in TO his Office before
his departure He will be accompanied On
his Southern trip by Mrs Dsgsn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
Gutenberg Races,

- GUrrENBURe, n. j., Feb. 23.-The track wa.
in terrible condition to-day. The attend
ance was small.
First race, five furlongs-Sir Launcelot first,
Quibbler second, Marty third. Time 1lO.
Second race, five furlongs-Crab Cider first
Lady Pulsifer second. Lester third. Time :Oe
Third race. six and one-haf furlongs-Insght
first McKeevor second, Granite third. Time,
I:34Z.
Fourth race, four and one-haf furlongs-Objec-
tion first, Bolivar second, Idea third. Time,
l:02A.
Fifth race six and one-half turlongs--Alma T
first, Bill Barnes second, Joe Courtney third.
Time. I:32S.
Sixth race. seven furlongs-Longstride first,
Kempland second, Pelham third Time, I:43h.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
The Atlantic CIuh.

The Atlantic Athletic Club, of ALE
gheny, will have grand athletic enter
tainment Thursday evening, March 3.
There will be wrestling by Jameson and
Grimes and sparring exhibitions by Blake
and Fleming, Nightengale and Loeber,
Metz and Bowers There will also be other
athletic contests and musical features.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-24
Threw Stones as a Pastime.

Robert King, Leonard Rollins and Ed
ward Miller, all three sons of we'll known
and respectable citizens of Mt. Washington,
were arrested last evening by Officers
Hagerling, Brown and Smith, charged with
stone throwing The police say the young
men are in the habit of congregating in
front of peoples houses in the evenings,
and engaging in these pleasant but very
dangerous battles with stones. King. Rol-
Inns and Miller are now in the Twenty
eighth ward station.