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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-31
THE LECTURE TONIGHT.

The lecture at Athenaum hall to-
night at O'Clock, by Hon. H. c. Ide,
will be exceedingly interesting, bring
ing before our people as it will de-
scription of Samoan life and charac-
teristics by Que of our own citizens
whose story will be based on his
own observations. Some Samoan
curios will also be exhibited. The
lecture is given under the auspices of
the Y. M. c. A. members course, and
a cordial invitation is extended to
St. Johnsbury people generally to
come out and hear about Samoa and
her people.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-31
EX-SPEAKER REED COMING.

Chairman Baldwin of the state
republican committee announces
that Thomas B. Reed has been en-
gagged to address the republican state
convention at Montpelier April 13.
This will make Montpelier specially
attractive place on that day, for
every Vermont republican will be
anxious to see and hear the stalwart
ex-speaker of the house of represent
tatives-the thorn in the flesh of the
present democratic congress.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-31
BUSINESS NOTES.

w. o. Greeley has established his
fish market in the basement of the
Bailey block at the corner of Rail
road street and Eastern avenue
Mr.. Greeley also runs delivery team
which is sure to attract attention.
West & Ellinwood have removed
from the Republican block to 81 Rail-
road street, the store recently vaca-
ted by Miss S. T. Baird. This firm
have well-Iighted and commodious
store and are doing good business
in selling the Wheeler & Wilson sew
ing machines, besides doing consider
able other work.
Miss ]. HALEY has gone to Boston
after spring goods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-31
A PLEASANT SURPRISE.

About so of the friends and neigh
bors of Mr.. and Mrs. d. P. Celley
made them an unexpected visit last
evening, in honor of Mr.. Celley's
birthday 1t may be said, however,
that Mrs. Celley was partially in the
secret, but to her husband it was a
genuine surprise. An elegant picture
was presented him, the presentation
speech being made by w. M. Kellogg,
to which Mr. Celley responded very
fittingly. Refreshments were served
and a pleasant time resulted.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-31
ACADEMY NOTES.


The Academy will close next
Wednesday for the Easter vaca ton,
and will resume exercises April 10.
The Adelphian and Athenian exhibit
ton will be held in Academy hall mex t
Tuesday evening, beginning at 7.3O.
Miss Jean Moore has been called
home on account of the illness of her
mother, and may not return next
term.
The sociable and entertainment
held in Academy hall last Friday
evening was very much enjoyed by
all present, and the base ball team,
for whose benefit the entertainment
was given, received a good "brace,"
which is very much needed. We ex-
pect to see some good results coming
from the enterprise during the spring
term in the way Of improvements on
the campus and skillful work on the
diamond. About $50 was cleared.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-31
Deaths.

At st. Tohnsbury. March IS, Carl, young
est son of Stanton E. and Susie J. Bonett,
aged years, Q months and 1 day.
At st. Johnsbury. March "a, Jedkins Ran
dali Batchelder, aged 65 years, months
and II days.
At st. Johnsbury, March "a, Mrs. Submit
S., wife of w. T. Carter. aged II.
At Chelmsford, Mass, March "a, J. A.
Had1ey, aged rs, formerly of st. Johnsbury.
At North Danville, March %, Mrs. Char
1otte Sanborn, aged 50.
At Newport, March 81, Nahum H. Camp
bell of Sutton, aged 81.
At Lyndon March 81, Mrs. Harriet, wild
ow of the late Aaron Ouimby, aged II.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-31
Marriages..

At st. Johnsbury March "a, by Rev. NJ.
c. II Henderson, Charles N Whitney and Mel
lie E. Ayers, both of st. Johnsbury.
At the Baptist parsonage, at North Dan
vile, by Rev. F. a. Palmer, Geo. E. Taylor
and Mrs. Della d. Burnett, both of Danville.
At Danville, at the home of the brides
father, c. 5. Tice, March 30, by Rev. John
Morse, Eugene w. Hunt and Marion F.
Tice, both of Danville.
At Boston, March 16, by Rev. w I. Haven,
John F. Marsh and Minnie Z. Thomas, for
merly of st. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-31
AN EDITORIAL TRIP.

Messrs. Parker, Walter and Whit
ney, as executive committee of the
Vermont Press associa ton, have ar
ranged for the annual excursion the
second week in July. This will in
clude trip through the White
Mountains, an excursion among the
islands in Portland harbor, and a
Sunday at Old Orchard.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-31
A CARD,

Mrs. NJ. w. Batchelder and family desire
to return sincere thanks to the Masons in
particular for their kind care, the beautiful
flowers and attendance at the funeral and t o
all others who by word or deed have tried to
Tighten the burden of the long and fatal ILL
ness of the dear husband and father.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-31
RECENT DEATHS.
RafcheIder.

I. r. Batchelder died at his home
in this place on Thursday afternoon,
March "a, aged 65 years, having
been sick with asthma Of the heart
for the past nine months. His sick
ness, though very distressing, was
borne with true Christian submis-
sion Mr. Batchelder was born in
Danville, where he spent his child
hood Several years were spent in
Lowell, Mass, where he married
Martha w. Root of South Rovalton,
Vt, with whom he lived nearly A
years Eight children were born to
them, five girls, all of whom have
died, and three sons. A. ]. and ]. E.
Batchelder of this place and Stephen
E. Batchelder of Minneapolis. He
came to St. Johnsbury % years ago
and worked in the scale factory, orn-
amenting scales for 10 years, when
his health failed. He was an honest
man, an affectionate husband and
an indulgent father. Mr.. Batchelder
was one of the charter members of
the Free Will Baptist church and was
instrumental in building the church.
He had been a liberal supporter and
an earnest worker in this church,
having been Sunday school superin-
tendent and deacon, holding thelatter
office at the time of his death. The
funeral was held at the Free Baptist
church on Saturday afternoon, Rev.
A. l. Davis officiating. Mrs. Batchel-
der and the children have the sym
pathy of large circle of friends.
Campbell.
Hon. Nahum K. Campbell of SUIT
ton. assistant Judge of Caledonia
county court, died in Newport, at
the residence of his son, F. J. Camp
bell, on Sunday morning, ofneuralgia
Judge Campbell went to his sons at
the close of the adjourned session of
the December term, January %, and
had been on the decline ever since
that time. Mr.. Campbell was we'll
known all through this section, hav-
ing followed the business of buying
cattle, sheep, hogs, and produce of
various kinds, and going to market
every week. In 1S69-7O he represent
ed Sutton in the legislature, and in
1890 was elected to the position he
held at the time of his death. In |
July, 1849, he married Gorilla Parker |
of Sutton, and leaves ten children,
nine of whom were present at the
funeral, which occurred yesterday |
Rev. R. w. Churchill |
the services. Judge Camp
bell was a successful business man
and had accumulated quite prop
erty. He had the confidence and |
of the community and his
death will be sincerely mourned.
HadIey.
J. A. Hadley died in Chelmsford, |
Mass, last Thursday, aged 70
years. Mr.. Hadley had been living
recently with his son in Massachu-
sets, but was for many years a
resident of this town. He had been
at the scale works and
later travelled on the road in the |
interests Of a Hartford firm. The |
remains were brought to ST. Johns
bury Saturday for burial.
Carter.
Mrs. Submit S., wife of w. T.
Carter, died last Thursday night. |
Mrs. Carter was taken with the grip |
about three months ago and her
death was due to bronchitis. She
leaves a husband and two sons, F.
A. Garter of St. Johnsbury and w.
H. Carter of Hard wick. She was II
years old.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-31
REAL ESTATE SALES.

on Pleasant street to Mrs. A. B.
Mathewson. Price $500.
R. H. and F. M. Cheney, the
well-known Manchester, N. H., life
insurance agents, have bought the
Van Arsdale cottage at Lake Will
loughby The Cheneys are natives
of Orleans county and believein help
ing make attractive the summer re-
sorts of their native state.
Chauncey S. Walker has sold his
house on Summer street to his brother
Frank Walker.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-31
Births.

At st. Johnsbury Centre, March &c, a
daugh ter TO Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Farnham.
At Augusta, Me, March IS, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Mason and grand-daugh-
ter to William McLaren.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-31

Mrs. Submit S., wife of w. T.
Carter, died last Thursday night.
Mrs. Carter was taken with the grip
about three months ago and her
death was due to bronchitis. She
leaves a husband and two sons, F.
A. Carter of St. Johnsbury and w.
H. Carter of Hardwick. She was II
years old
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-03-31
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Business notices, occupying a prominent
position in the CALIFORNIAN. will be inserted
for 10 cents line, with charge for less
than 25 cents. Special rates for regular
advertisement.
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12

keeping oil a dlSordeiiy housi
conspiracy OF All! T.,tl "I'n,o"or
TLororsmm ergaged therein shall
NOT be indictable when such
betting or booK'maklhg Is C"It'e"
on or done With lne eN'et'U' onricUi.
,,T,I sonio,y ~ ofbor ~ncnrnoToted body
of lie state. The bookmaking mus,
be done only on the day OF the race
WITHIN the ehcIoSilfe OF S"'' 'N''''''
''o"' ,3,Is
$50 - .,,,or &c
EiNi"E ,ieo -,
'hahceI'oI 10 coihih'' '"l ''H'''nf'
Court providing 'i'' !" the ''"'''
class ci'ieS ill'oi licenses may
newed without the customary sigma,
lures. Among the ol''S l%htiou"e'"
were those TO appropriate si,oV'
ward monument 10 oe elec'eo Vt '"e
chicago "oiid III ho''oi ot W.
ored soldiers oil 'he ia'e war. "onu
meht 10 pe removed TO "%aSn'Hs'"" ~
Ter the fair' ptoElu'hg 'li"' "o'e"''
shall appoint the state Da'l! OouiHiiS
sion at Il salary oI si@'V'o' p'o''"''s
for examination oil sla.lo'"'S e"s''
neeis' Anlo'ihen uH'iI N'o'""s even
ing.
In the House DIlis we've fasSe" P'o'
viding boards OF election ana ~i'8S''"-
ton shall ola once ioi one le'i
changing 'he 'I'iie lioiN ~ "
shortest time cdhulo"'eS ma! oe '0"'
mated beloie Ihe eIeC'4ol s'''"7 WIN
me employed oy 'oiPo'"''o'9 " ''I
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The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12
State News.

!.einuel i. johnson. of Hridgeton,
killed his big hog last week. 1t weigh.
ed $50 pounds.
There are i've cases of small pox III
one family in Bordentown.
Daniel Sheppard, aged 10, was struck
by Il train in Bridgeton on Friday and
died on Sunday.
James Donnelly, aged III, who lives at
Lockport, made n wager last Saturday
that he could eat t~wenty.four raw eggs
within fifteen minutes aud drink twen-
ty glasses Of beer. Ii was for u wager
of 81. lie succeeded. Two hours later
he was taken with commissions and
died.
a. Harry White, a member Of AS.
sembly from Mt. Holly, jumped from
the window of his sick DON in Penn
berton in n tit OF delirium Wednesday
night and threw himself into the creek
nearby, where he was found drowned.
He had been suffering from the grip.
He WAS "a years old.
Ephraim Pine, a harmless crank of
Millyille, created II stir i'll Jay Gould's
office in New York last week, where
he went to borrow 81, 800 900 to push
his scheme for building railroads in
South jersey. The fore part of this
week he went TO see the president OF Il
Mt. Holly bank where lie wished to de.
post a million and a half dollars. The
president told him to put it in a trunk
as no one would think of looking for it
there. He was in Woodbury. on We'd
neSday eli route for Woodstown to get
Il million of L. b. Humphreys, TO push
his scheme. Such persons should lie
locked up as they may get vicious any
time.
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12
The 1IGth Legislature.

The law makers began their fifth
weeks work at Trenton on Monday ey-
ening. Among the few bills passed by
the Senate were those providing eNer-
else boards in cities and towns 10y ordi-
nance and making 500 penalty for kill
ing woodcock, pheasants, &c ont of sea-
son. Bills were introduced to give the
collector the same pay as constable for
collecting delinquent taxes to allow
township and borough treasurer to be
chosen outside OF the governing body of
municipality making 5000 penalty or
one year for shortening the bone Of Il
horses tail.
The House passed bills giving the
States consent to the erection of II
bridge across the Delaware at Camden;
making it compulsory to teach the eff
fects OF alcohol and narcotics upon the
human system in public schools.
The hill repeating the law giving
grand jurors - psr day was los, l. to
-.
Tie most notable HIS Introduced Of
the session were liz It"c track bills,
by NJ. T..Grr, Rep. Of N -iou;h.
The FIRST hi! had Il lon.: .'',eIeads as
follows IAN act lfoyidlE. ttat the
praCt!Ce If at,.IgG ralan1yrly nuonH
us b0Jk-njdKiug Upon hoI,ela K with
in the enclosed grounds vi my Wcor-
..-,.NaH T.t .v -t-l
body OF this State shall Ne. "-' stitute
any m-isuenCanor ur Crinliaa. Gfianse,
OF lie indic'abie when suCh dss.rIa,l II
or Incorporated body is u4> iiditJ1le
for the Caiilj Ing on If the slid races
thereon.
The secouu bill which can.c IN a few
moments Ell + The inst uup, provides
for the licensing of the IL, iacA by
tie Boards ui Freebooter ia ILe GUN
ty in which the race track ASSOCIATION
must pay tive per cent. of tie gaze mon
ey. Tie license is FOR IUnnulg, facing,
trotting OF paciuA of holSes, mlrvs or
geldiugs for u purse, pate or other
thing to any ASSOCIATION OF IusNlp OTa-
tive body vt tn. STATE, AN uaj, I q the
incorporation OF Whjth is the Cauymg
on Of exhibitions IA. the eUCouIagC-
meut Of competition IN breeds of -,auk,
and the development al speed in ipssps.
The licenses are 10 he issued iur lINr.
year terms. aul racing done with ul
liCeuSa viii make The association iHhl"
to the county 60 the rNtrHt u' 5000 for
each day it j. continued, The one ipa-
ture OF the bill which makes l; ulnTe
liberal than those VI last Avul Is that
which allows the Boards OF T. pahnil.
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12
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Nick,s Floral Guide. 1892.

True and tried friends are always welcome.
u warm reception, especially when dressed rs
daintily rs this yea. The Nellie Lewis" Car
nation on the front Of cover, and - brilliant
PoppieS' or the back. are unusually attractive.
and the numerous color ed plates OF flowers and
vegetables are certainly works of art and merit.
The lrSttwen!y four pages. printed in violet ink,
describe Novelties. send ten cents to james
Weeks Sons. Rochester, y. v, and procure a
copy OF this attractive and useful catalogue II
costs nothing, as the ten cents can he dcdrcted
from the first order.
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12
EPOCH,

The transition from long, lingering and
painful sickness to robust health marks an
epoch in the life of an individual. Such a
remarkable event is treasured in memory
and the agency whereby the good health
has been attained is gratefully blessed.
Hence it is that so much is heard In praise
of Electric Bitters. So many feel they Owe
their restoration to health to the use Of the
Great Alternative and Tonic. If You arc
feeling troubles with any disease ofkidneys,
liver or stomach, of long or short standing
you will surely find relief by use of Electric
Bitters. Sold st soc. and 81 per bottle at
II, JohnsaR'a drug store.
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12

Mercer County's Board Of Freehold
ers has solved the tramp question by
purchasing Il farm and quarry, near
Trenton. where all the inmates of the
county Jail will be put to work. 1t
would be a good idea for Salem to now
make the tramps earn their board by
clearing the mud from Salem's streets.
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12

ID. IL. Patty, the n%urseryman of Ge-
neya, n. Y, writes us that lie would
like to secure a good salesman for this
vicinity to sell his nursery stock. He
pays his agents all the way from $50 to
so per month and gives steady work
the year around. His stOck il recon-
mended as the best in the market. We
advise anyone wishing II good position
To write Mr.. Patty at once ior his
terms Ia agents. Address u. ii. Patty,
nurseryman, Geneva, n. Y.-1-Gt
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12

Thomas A. Edison, the electrical
wizard, of North jersey, was 45 years
old on Thursday. Ills Discovery of ma.
lures laws makes him the greatest
SCIENTIFIC investigator Of The age.
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12

Friday was Lincoln's birthday which
the Republicans hope to make memoir
able for years to come.
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12

A caucus of the Republican members
of the Iowa House has decided 10
''stand by Prohibition.
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12

These needing yendue posters and
job printing should keep in mind that
they ~ get it done satisfactorily
at the RECORD as reasonable as any.
where It,
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12

1t is amusing to see the Republican
organs in this end Of the State calling
on GOV. Abbott and J.. p. Feenly,
Chief of the state Police to stop the
racing at Guttenburg in Hudson coun-
ty, but they are silent as the grave
about calling upon the Republican
sheriff of Camden county TO draw two
iuries of honest citizens who would
soon close Gloucester 5 race track.
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12

Ut., .xrls,.r
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me yeti 1T you
haven't. wisdom
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= ND mte'he EN-
ambition surgea
write to-day
promise you my
special, personal.
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'leriake TO bTieY
|tenel any larry
fntelllseh person
|oi either ser, VINO
e tehu shu
write, sni Who
Instruction.
will WORK INDUS
|triously, how to
Three ihou-
sand DoiiArs
year in their "
localities, where
they i've
will also furnish
Iulc situation or
Iomp'cJ ment, at
whieh you can
iliHt
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Aud receive moth
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The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12

Suits you can't
PRINCE always get ready
made that is
ALBERT one well made
and trimmed. To-
day we have put in stock a
lot which are marvels of
beauty. Made from a fine
clay diagonal, trimmed in
good style and above all a
good fit. This lot goes at
$500. If you don't
care to put this much in a
suit, Sl3 will buy one and
from that mp to $4,000.
IN oyercoat comes in
handy these days. Wheth-
er it is one for dress or
rough, we can show you a
line. and will save YOU dol
lars on every coat.
A discount Of 10 per
cent. on all sales OF heavy
weight clothing.
J. I. MnIlin q Son.
Tabor, 9th Il Marx ct
Clothirr., Winning OIL.
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12
Emmanuel Nj. f..
CEMETERY co.

A woman who once puts
on Balls corset will wear that
make as long as she lives.
That is why the makers
do as they do.
What do they do?
They tell every store in the
United States to take Balls
corset back and return the
money paid for it any time
within three weeks, if the
woman that buys it don't like
it.
Do the stores do that?
They do if they have Balls
corset. They are glad to;
it costs them nothing.
Your store has a primer
on Corsets for you.
CHICAGO CORSET Co. "h'rago and New YORK.
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-02-12

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY Il. 1892.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-20
Time Table in Eject Feb. I. 1S02.
Eastern co. Wheeling ItIne.)

Leave Whsslng-No 81, els a. m: No. .,
;sUa m; No. %, s:30a m: No. f5l. s:8j q NJ:
No. $, l0:3OA ~; no. 81, 1880 q. ~; No. rs,
1870 ?. m; NO. as 30 p. 10; No. az $50 ?.
m; No. 'b3. 1875 p. m; No. 30, $3.50 D. m; No.
81, 40 ?. m. NO. "a, $50 p. m No. ti5, rs
.. IN; No. I'll 7:O p m; No. 20, $50 y. m:
80. 1871 $50 p. m; 10. fas. 1923 p M.
Arrive Martins Fer;y-Ho. u, o:23 a m; No.
Is, 1864 IN: No. e, s:@5 =. ~; NO. t5i, 1851
An. No. - 1913 a. n: No. oil. liz M; 40.
'lS, 1913 p. m: No. 'l5, LAB ,. m; No ~ s45
p m; NO. '53, S:@ p. m; 10. ~, 3:S ?. M;
No. 81 4.sb p M: No. rs, SO y. m; No. t55,
o:57 p. N. No. n. 40 p. m; No. ~. e:f5 y.
n; No. 49, S:45 p. N. No '5s. u 90 ?. N
Lave Martins Ferry-No. n, o:5s .. m; 10
a, SEQ d m; No go, s:55 q. M; No. -. l0:00A
ia, 100 p. m; No. 'io. COP. m mo. So Z;1s
p. m No. fls, $50 p. N. No. 30, 400 p. m. :
10. m $40 p. n; No. "a s IS P. N: No. 20,
7:l0p. m; No. -, 200 P. n; NO. 10 80 ?.
"a arrive Wheelng~So. u, go a. n; No "a
S:l5s m; No. 80 .: i0A- n; No. -, 10. 10 = m;
No. 30 il:l5 . M; No. ~, ~ - p M no. 'if.
l:l5 p m: No. 30. f:l5 ?. n; No 20, 2:95 p m .
SIS p. m. No. -5l $40 p. H.; No. 10. 70 p.
~; No. ~, Sis p. M; 40. 30. s:lb p. N; No.
~. l0:l5 p. a..
.Daily except sunday. sDally.
Mil, arriving at Csc N. and 40 p. N. re-
spectiveiy. Returning, Trans NO. and ~ viii
leave LaEghlin'sA 's:o4 =. m. and b:OS p m re
speedway.
on sundays Nos. 81 and q will run 20 and
from Martins Ferry only. Trains Nos. 80.
&c Aud - for Wheeling aud trains Nos. 81. IS
and IS from wheeling. will not stop between
Martins Ferry and Wheeling. All other tFEins
will stop on signal AZ Reymarn's l7th street).
PeninsuiA aud Belmont Brewery Jeherson
stEeet).
tsn3le&d General Manager.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-20

Shugart said; "Bare. mebby youse fell
lows can play with these"
The Western Base Ball League was
forced 20 adjourn last night without Sc
lecting a city TO which st. Paul's club
and franchise is to be given. Grand
Rapids, Fort Wayne and Denver were
1.-THE leading applicants. Denver will
likely get il.
President Won der Horst yesterday re-
ceived a letter from President Young
that in the to 0 game between the Bal
timore and New York clubs on April
20, the Board of Directors decided TO
uphold the umpire. This gives the
game 70 New York.
Elmer Smith says: 81 know l am a
rather poor fielder, but l think can hit
that ball. Elmer is trying 70 improve
his fielding. DUNCAN was a miserable
Outfelder until this year. Hard prac-
tice aud a few hints from Arson have
brought about big change.
Kelly was either asleep or loaded on
Monday. He reached first on force,
then made good steal of second, beat
ing KinslOw'S throw so easily that he
walked a few feet over the bag and
calmly allowed Corcoran TO touch him
ont. Some of the spectators have not
finished laughing yet.
Pitcher Mullane says: The cry goes
up fcOm every quarter that the Bostons
are lucky, thas they are winning games
on their gall. II they are winning now
without hitting, what will they do when
they get down 10 their real gait. Ii is
a great batting as well as great held
ing and baSe-running team"
II Duryea is in anything like good
pitching form the Cincinnatis have little
necessity for another pitcher Such
good work as Mullane and Chamberlain
put ND In the recent series in this city,
10 backed by good fielding and average
hitting, will win Oftener than 1t viii!
lose against majority Of the clubs in
the League.
Pitcher Chamberlaiu's father is over .
feet tall, and weighs $50 pounds. He is
a druggist in Buffalo, believer In ath-
letic exercises, and never MISSES game
Of base ball. Chamberlain senior has
thrown a number of professional wreSt-
lerS, and although getting along In
years, can give his son Eli several yards
In 100 aud beating.
shannon, formerly of the LouiSvilleS,
is lying 81 the point OF death in New
Haven. He Is d member OF the Eastern
League club OF that city. In attempt
ing 10 score In game against the Ath-
letiCs az Philadelphia, last Friday, he
struck on his head at the home plate
and sustained conclusion OF the brain.