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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
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cracker
at Gainesville, Fla.
JOHN e. GARRISON has become an enthusiast on
sparring good training for pitchers with bad
arms.
WooDCoCK'S picture has been received at this
Office. He is well built and athletic looking young
man.
FRED woopcocK. -Pittsburg's new pitcher is
Sunday.
BERGER's figures continue to he too high for
minor leagues, lie is worth a place in the big
League.
W. 5. WYKoFF-not Wheeler c.. mind you-but
the old League umpire, wants President Young to
put him on the staff.
CHARLEY JONES is in New York telling the peo-
pie there what treasures the Giants have in the
Cincinnati trio-Boyle. Lyons and Fuller.
MANAGER BUCKENBERGER saws: mo matter
who are my pitchers have always fear that they
will get out of form. This thought keeps me un-
easy
booked TO die last summer, has fooled the under
takers and expects to don Los Angeles uniform
this summer
DANNY LONG. who was with Baltimore In go is
now OF the road with ~ and L. He looks after
the legal interests of Hermann. the magician, who
won his suit against the company.
Poor Brunell He still has some Bile left as a re-
suit Of his p l. nightmare and he is trying to get
1t off by venting his spleen on unfortunate Pitts
burg. Fortunately his poisoned shafts have no
effect.
SYLVESTER F. WILSON. better known as Frank
lin, OF female baseball fame. may get new trial
pending appeal in his He was convicted of
abducting young girl ''phenom.
CINCINNATIANS want to their out6eld
strengthened They are eary lest Ttp O'Nel will
for good many of their weaknesses Such is the
hope rendered by the Sporting Netcs.
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WILL GO SOUTH.
The Giants to Visit Richmond and Play q
Few Practice Games.

Few Practice Games.
New YORK, Feb. 6.-tSpecidL THE New
York Baseball Club has leased the ball
ground at Richmond, Va, from March 90 to
80. The Giants will report there and get
into trim for the League season. They will
open the local exhibition series in this city
on March 81 with the time-honored Jaspers
of Manhattan College.
Manager Powers said yesterday that in all
probability Long John" Reilly will be en-
gagged by the New York club to play first
base, as Buck Ewing thinks he can catch
behind the bat all right This makes it aD-
pear that the magnates have decided not to
sign mike" Kelly, which is regarded as
'botch" by the cranks. As a well-known
ball man said yesterday: t'They don't want
u heavy hitter like Kelly because his terms
are a little high, but they are willing to sign
Reilly, who can't hit balloon, because he
will accept almost anything to remain in the
League. Reilly can't begin to fill Connors
Shoes
President Byrne received word from John
Ward yesterday that he would arrive in this
city from Florida on Tuesday next, when
the work OF signing the new Brooklyn team
will begin.
Sam Trott, of Baltimore, who used to be
manager of the Newark baseball team, now
defunct, has been trying for some time to
organize new team there. He has been
able to secure promises of more than S., 600
of the 5000 necessary to esta blish it, and has
abandoned the attempt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
DOCTORS FEES AND FREE ADs
VERTISING.

According to newspaper reports, cele-
brated American surgeon received 5000
for removing little wen from a wealthy
ladys scalp. The papers fail to state the
exact amount of free advertising the doctor
managed to obtain.-National Advertiser.
Let's reason together.
Here's firm, one of the largest the coun-
try over, the world over; it has grown, step
by step, through many years to greatness.
This firm pays the newspapers good money
Expensive work, this advertising y to tell
the people that they have faith in what they
sell, $50 much faith that if they can't benefit
or cure they don't want your money.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
is sold ON this liberal plan. If it doesn't
benefit or cure, it costs nothing. It cures
Skin, Scalp and Scrofulous affections, as
Eczema, letter, Salt rheum, Fever sores,
White Swellings, Hip-joiht disease and kin
dred ailments.
It's the cheapest blood purifier sold,
through druggists, no matter how many
hundred doses are offered for its price
(s1.0O bottle), since you pay only for the
good you get.
Can you ask more?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
A Worthy Object,

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-At a meeting of Yale
graduates had in New York yesterday it was
unanimously resolved to tender banquet to
Walter Camp in recognition of his services
to the university in regard to football, base
ball and other athletic sports. The banquet
will be given at Madison Square Garden on
February 26. Prior to February l5 prefer
ences will he given in the sale of tickets to
members of former teams. crews and mines
and to graduates residing in New York City
and vicinity and in New Haven After that
date the date will be extended to graduates
residing in other parts of the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
AN OLD CLAIM REVIVED.
The Reno Heirs Think They Will Get Pat
terson Heights by an Ancient Patent

BEAVER FALLS, Feb. GA long missing
land patent has been found. Evan Reno,
of Denver, claims, in behalf of himself an d
mother now of Denver, but formerly living
at Rochester, over l72 acres of Patterson's
Heights.
The land in question is regarded as very
valuable and is yearly becoming more So
Its precise location in what is known as
Pattersons Heights cannot be fixed without
q new survey, but it is known that a portion
OF it is built upon, and the remainder is laid
off in town lots. The estimated value of the
tract if between $75,0O0 and $1,000 The
heirs of james Patterson and the occupants
OF the land in dispute, will stoutly resist
any attempt made to dispossess them and a
fierce legal battle is anticipated. Mr.. Reno
has worked up tine case SO quietly and
secretly that it was not until very few
days ago that anyone beside himself and the
other heirs knew anything of his purpose
or progress.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07

cidedly Colder Monday. j..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07

The members of the Pittsburg Football
(Association) team are in strict training for
the big Chicago versus Pittsburg match on
Washington's Birthday. 1t is recognized
that this is the most important match yet
played by the local team, and no stone will
be left unturned by the players to get in the
best possible condition. The match against
the Mckeesports next Saturday at the East
End GYMS ground will he a great trial game
inasmuch as the McKeesports only got
beaten by one point for the local champion
ship trophy, and they promise to give the
Pittshurgs a tough tussle. A big crowd of
Chicagoans will accompany their cham
pions, who will meet with hearty reception
on their visit here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
coRBsrr STILL BLuFF1kG.
He Formu:ates Articles That May Help
Him in the Show Business.

Him in the Show Business.
California pugilist, Jim Corbett, now that
Mitchell has executed a beautiful "crawl,"
has decided to fight the winner of the COM
ing Slavin-Jacksou fight He consequently
accepted the offer OF the Olympic Club, of
New Orleans, Yesterday, by signing an
agreement prepared by Arthur T. Lumley,
the Olympic's representative, at the Illus
frdted Nc,cs Office Corbett means business,
as the following copy OF his agreement Will
show:
We, the undersigned, James Corbett, of
San Francisco, CAL. and the winner of the
hereby agree to engage in glove contest to
finish before the Olympic Club, of New Or
leans, as soon after the Jackson-Siavin fight
as possible in 1892, at O'Clock P. NJ. for
purse OF $4,000, of which the winner is to re-
ceive sI3, COO and the loser - 200, the contest
to be with five-ounce gloves and according
to Marquis of Queensbury rules: the club to
select the referee and official timekeeper,
each of us reserving the right TO appoint
timekeeper to represent us, said tiinekeep-
ers to be subject to theapproval of the club.
The referee shall have the power to stop
and decide the contest when in his opinion
the same becomes too brutal or when hu-
manity may demand it. Should either OF US
commit a deliberate foul, thereby injuring
the other mans chance OF winning, the one
so doing shall lose all interest in the aiofe-
said purse. To guarantee the faithful per-
formance of the above we each hereby agree
to deposit the sum of $1,000. Should either
one Of us fail to appear at the proper time
and place the one so doing shall for cit his
said deposit. JAMES J. CoRBErT.
Witnessed by Arthur T. Lumley.
Corbett has done everything possible to
induce Charley Mitchell to put on the gloves
with him in the ring, but the alleged boxing
champion of England has refused to have
ANYTHING TO do with the big Californian.
Corbett looks strong and healthy and
weighs 1872 pounds Stripped, which is 20
pounds more than he weighed when he was
here last Corbett says he will spar in Mad
ison Square Garden on the 10Th inst, pro-
vided Jim Hall or some other good man will
meet him.
Corbett intends to leave for Europe early
in May to see the contest between Slavin
and-Jackson. He saws that if Ted Pritchard
expresses n desire to meet him while over
there he will accommodate the champion OF
England.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
THE PRIZE SHAvERs.
Henry Meyer Wins Easily With vogeI and
Young in Next Places,

The six days shaving contest at Harry
Davis Museum closed at 10 o'clock last
night amid considerable excitement. The
contest has been spirited throughout and
was decided on its merits, Referee Miller,
WHO is President of the BARRIERS: Union, tax
ing into consideration every point, as re-
CARDS time and efficiency.
Henry Meyer, who has led the race from
the start, came under the wire with hands
down. His average time per- shave was .
minutes and 80 seconds, his best time being
l.5S. He was awarded the first prize, $50,
and a gold medal. Fred Vogel carried off
second honors, with an average Of AIS per
shave. He got 500 in gold. The third prize
$50, was awarded to Thomas Young. whose
time was sos. The second and third prizes
were won solely for efficiency, other con-
testants having made better time, but not
doing as fine work IS Vogel and Young.
George Riene's time was 5.l2: Henry
Noechels AS, and John Raabs 3.24 Raab
made the best time for n single shave Of any
of the contestants. He finished one shave in
IS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
Farmers wsnld Protect the Owls.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-[SpecidL 1.-The farm
ers of Washington county are up in arms
against the sportsmen who recently organ
lied themselves into q society having as its
object the extinction of hawks and owls
The society has offered 81 a piece for each
bird killed, and also a prize to the person
bringing in the most number. The farmers
however, claim the hawks and owls are their
friends, and killing of for them mice and
other detructive animals. Notwithstanding
the kick of the country people, the hawks
and owls are disappearing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07

wHEELrNG-River 9 feet inches and falling.
Departed-Congo. Pittsburg: Bedford, PittsburS
Scoti,. Cincinnati. Cold and clear.
EyANsvILLE-River IA feet 2Snches and rising.
Clear Ohio down.
PARKERSBURG-Ohio II feet II inches and rising.
New ice formed last night, with mercury at zero
and water checked. Keystone State up and Scotia
down.
CAIRo-Arrived-Excel below; Cherokee st.
Louis; City of Providence. ST. Louis. Departed
Excel. Ohio: Cherokee. Memphis. River II. feet
and falling. Raining and warm.
CINcINNATI-River II feet inches and rising,
Departed-Hudson, Plttsburg; New South, Men,
phfs. Fair and cool.
MEMPHIs-Departed-Bu State. for Cincin-
natl. River 13 feet inches and falling. Cool;
hard rain.
NEW wORLEANs-Cloudy and pleasant. Departed
Beaver and tow, John A. Wood and tow. Pitts
burg; Oakland and barges.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
AN OLD MINERS BLoQUENCE
Saves Him From the RiSors of the Law in
Keeping His Child From Court.

SrEUBENvILLE Feb. Ga dramatic scene
took place in the courtroom here yesterday
afternoon. Sheriff Opperman brought in
George Carter. of Springfield township, who
was indicted by the grand jury for OBTAINING
and intimidating a witness who was sub
p9naed to appear before them, the witness
being his 4-year-old daughter.
Carter asked to be allowed to make state
ment to Judge Pearce. He is a poor coal
miner, and the manner in which he depicted
his poverty, his love for his family, and the
temptations his daughter might be sur
rounded with in coming alone to this city,
almost brought tears to the eyes of the
Court. Carter's apology for preventing his
daughter from coming was accented, and he
was discharged with few words of CEN
sure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
The Beaver Gun Shooters.

BEAVER FALLS, Feb. 6.-tSpeciaL AFTER
several meetings the different gun clubs in
Beaver county have finally effected con-
solidation under the name of the Beaver
Valley Sportsman's Association. The Or
ganization embraces the five clubs of the
county. An option over four acres of
meadow land, situated half mile south of
New Brighton, has been secured from the
Left heirs. and at the next meeting, which
will be held in few days, it is likely the
land will be leased. At the next meeting
officers will be elected and n committee ap-
pointed to build clubhouse, fix I'D the
grounds, etc.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
Chance for Pool PIavers.

East End pool players will have a rare
chance to try their skill this week AL
Powers, the champion, will be at the Worlds
Fair rooms every night to meet all corners
and try to score 100 points before any oppo-
nent scores 75. Every time he fails his op-
ponent will receive $40. This really ought
to make matters exceedingly interesting, as
good pool players in and about Pittsburg are
increasing in number every month
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
Ihe City League.

The City League will hold its first meeting
next Tuesday erentIg, when the election of
officers and clubs to be admitted viii take
place. The following clubs have alrcaGy
made application for membership: East End
Gyms, Reserves, Metropolitan, Henrietta,
". W Bells, Silver King, Holy Ghost Col
lege and Riverside Grays. This league viii;
be d success, and a rival OF the County
League. There will be quite number of
good local players in the new league, and no
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
Results at Guttenbur-

GUTTENBURG, Feb. 6.-The weather was cold
and wintry, but the track was in really good
condition. There was a large attendance.
First race five and one-half furlongs-Nannie
Hubbard colt first, Putnam second, Longing third.
Time, l:ll.
cond race, six furlongs-The Houston first,
shotover second Anomaly third. Time, I:l7.
Harper second, Lady Pulsifer third Time. I:eak
Fourth race. six furlongs-G W Cook rirst
Servus second, Monican third. Time. l:l5..
Fifth race. one and one-half miles-I,a Grippe
first BAYLOR second, Adeina third. Time 2:4l.
sixth race, seven furlongs-Once Again first
Sparling second, Mulligan third. Time, 1881.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
Columbus Sports Have a Min On.

COLUMBUS, Feb. 6.-tSpecioL l-For several
weeks sporting circles have been on the tip
toe of expectancy over q prize fight ar
ranged between Ed German and Morris
MuEnan's unknown. German is Columbus
man. Tonight Murnan made known his
unknown, who is no other than james Field
ing, of the Pacific coast where he has a
good record. The men will weigh in to-
morrow night at 1873 pounds, and the fight is
to Ike place in "a hours thereafter for 81 500
a side and 100 admission tickets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07

OMAHA, Feb. 6.-Dick Moore OF ST. Paul,
and Jack Kelly, of Ashland, Wis, wel0r-
weights, met last night. Kelly was clearly
outciassed and was whipped from the first
lloE. The fight lasted two rounds, during
waich Kelly was terribly punished He de-
llbcrately foulcd Moore in the second round
and the referee awarded the fight to the lat
ter. The affair vas for gate money, which
amounted to $50.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
NEW ADvERTIsEMENrs.
NEW ADVER1ISEHENT&
WHY PAY RENT?
When You Can Buy House and
Have Ten Years to
Pay for III

We have FOUR s.ROOM FRAME HOUSES,
different plans, with all modern improve
ments, reception hall. bathroom, inside ".
c., hot and cold water throughout, large PAN
try. slate mantels, tile hearths. built sepa-
rate, houses set 20 feet back from street.
porcEes front and rear, ali severed; lots
each $3.50: price, So, 500 to s.. 800 each.
Also FOUR BROOM FRAME HOUSES, diff
ferent plans, all modern, ten feet space be-
tween houses, set back 20 feet from street;
lots each 30x9O; prices, 81 800 to S2, 400 each.
These houses were all built by DAY WORK.
and will stand inspection. They are on
Greenfield ay. and Lydia ST.. 50-foor streets,
within few hundred feet of Greenfield av.
entrance to Schenley Park, and are
sure to enhance in value, as so more houses
like them will be built this year on same
property. Electric cars will take you to the
door.
TERMS-20 per cent cash, balance in ten
years in monthly payments. Possession
given on or before April l.
Send for plan of Greenfield av. lots.
For sale on easy monthly payments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
The Jeannette Grers

The Jeannette Baseball Club held q meet
ing last night and organized for the season
as follows: Cowan and Beebe Smith, p:
Bert Cary, c.; Slicker, l b.; Provins, 2 b.; Ed
Beebe, S. s.: A. Dietz, 3 b.: Houser, c. f.;
Fitzsimmons, r. T.; The pitchers will alter
nate in left field. Amateur clubs of Penn
sylvanfa wanting dates should communicat te
with z. P. Slicker, Box Sc, Jeannette, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
JhCKSON'S ULTIMATUM.
lie Will Be Through With S1avin Before He
Tackles ANYBODY Else

Tackles Anybody Else.
ST. Louis, Feb. 6.-Peter jackson, the col.
ored pugilist, was seen this morning regard
ing the articles of agreement signed by Jim
Corbett to fight the winner of the Slavin-
Jackson contest at New Orleans for purse
of SIS 00O
81 have said before that 1 will not fight in
New Orleans" said Jackson, mot that l
don't think 1 would get fair play, but because
of the feeling there against my race. 1 will
finish the fight ] have on hand first and then
look after the others. If l win this fight
with Slavin, then / will be glad to meet Cor
bett and give him the first chance if he
wants it. but before this fight is over, 1 will
not do anything.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
A Queer Accident Causes . Panic,

YOUNGSTOWN, O., Feb. 6.-[Specfol.l IA
panic was caused in the public school at
Lansingburg, this city, caused by sudden
pressure of gas shooting the flame out into
school room. Through the presence of mind
OF the school teacher all escaped. A gas
register is located near the school building,
and O COW falling through the plank cover
ing broke the valve, causing the full
pressure from the main to enter the school
building.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
Aconfidence Quack in Trouble.

MAssILLoN. Feb. Especial. ]-Dr. Charles P
Marshall, alias DR.. Thomas f. Allison, alias
DR.. Stevens, the travelling so-called special
ist and lecturer ito men only" who jumped
his board bill ut Hotel Conrad, and was ar
rested on suspicion while trying to work
confidence game in Pittsburg, was brought
here by Marshall Hagan last night He
pleaded guilty, and was fined 500 and costs
and sentenced to three months imprison.
ment,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07

The cyclonic disturbance that Saturday
morning appeared in Western Texas has de-
veloped in energy, and its center has moved
to the Indian Territory. In the storms
front the rain has reached to the Missis
sippi and has been very heavy between the
Missouri and Red rivers.
Another high barometric wave has ap-
peared over the Dakotas, attended by very
low temperatures. These high areas, with
unusual low area almost dividing them, will
likely create general rain and snow storms
OF unusual severity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
Chicago AL Right.

CHICAGO, Feb. 6.-[SpeciaL IF. F. Kelly, of
the Chicago Cricket Club, has received tel
egram from Fred Goodwin. President OF the
Pittsburg Football Club accepting the offer
to play in Pittsburg o.. washington's Birth
day for the Western championship. The
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
Northern Plnyers in Florida.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6-[SpecidL ]-Baseball is
reported to.be booming in Florida. Amos
Rusie New York's big twirler, is to join the
St. Augustines, and Collins, Ryan and many
other noted players will soon join the differ
ent teams.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07

FRANKLIN, Feb. 6>-[Specidl. This evening
petition signed by every member of the
Yenahgo county bar, and to which were
added other strong Endorsements, was
forwarded to Washington indorsing Chief
Justice Paxson for the seat upon the United
States Supreme bench made vacant by the
death OF Justice Bradley.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07

applications for licenses to-day. Out of IS
applicants 20 were granted, refused and l
held over for future considerable. or the %
granted Bedford gets 5, Everete. 3: Hynd-
man, 3; Defiance. Q: Mann's Choice. l; Hope
WELL l; New Buena Vista, 2 and two whole
sale licenses as distillers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
Pottsvillc's Murder Trial Ended.

PorTsv1LLE, Feb. 6-Harry W. Shaw, who
has been ON trial for the murder Of David E.
Quinn during the whole of this week, was
found guilty OF murder in the second degree
this evening. Shaw, who is only 10 years
old, showed no emotion when the Judge read
the verdict.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
cHo1c e PROPERTIES.
Houses Built to Sell
Are Good Ones
to Buy.

You can be convinced of this
fact if you will examine that
stone front, o-roomed brick
dwelling on Boquet street, Oak
land, which we offer for sale.
1t and six others were built at
the same time, not by contract,
but by day work. 1t did not
cost what it would have cost
you to build one house. 1t is,
therefore, a better house for
less money. A better house
because more salable, and
more salable because built to
meet the wants of purchasers.
For this reason it is. also very
complete in all the details which
60 to make a perfect modern
dwelling. You can think of
few objections if you want a
house at about its price-$1o,-
oco.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07

clubs outside of Pittsburg or Allegheny will
be admitted to membership. Any local club
desiring membership should address Ed
Miller, Hatfield stree:, city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
A Love-sick Politicians Suicide.

CARLISLE, Feb. .-[Specia,l david L. sipe,
leading influential Republican politician
of Mechanicsburg, committed suicide last
night by cutting his throat from ear to ear.
He had been bitterly disappointed in love
affair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07
What Upper Gauges Show.
The New. From BELOW.

ALLEGHENY JUNcTIoN-River7 feet inches and
falling. Clear and cold.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-07

! Chicago's will hold meeting tonight W hen
the team to do battle will most likely be Sc
lected.