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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
A SERIOUS MATTER
Is Likely to Grow Out Of the Weasers' Strike
At Haverhitl.

HsvEgHILL, Mass, May 1.-THE strike
of the weavers of Steven & Co.'S WOODEN
mills threatens to be Of serious nature
and may close the works. The strikers do
no. belong to any organization, but say they
viii not return to work under the new ar
rangements.
They start looms at $50 A. NJ. and stop
at go p. NJ, with an hours rest for din
ner. They have half holiday on Satur-
days. Before the introduction of fancy
work the weavers could manage to sit down
part of the time. but under the new order
of things they will have to be on their feet
every minute through the day.
The mill people refuse to make any con-
eessions. They say unless the old help
comes back or they can obtain new help the
mills will shut down
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
ONE MAN YIELDS
Al Barre. W.. and Says He Will Give the Men
all the Work They want.

BARRE, May i5.-H. Webster, wealthy
quarry owner and large paving contractor,
has signed his paving bill prices to May |.
1898.
Two years ago Webster was member of
the Dealers Association but is not now and
says he will furnished work to all who
want it. The cutters say Websters action
is victory for them and others will follow
his example.
At meeting of the association, last
night nearly 80 new firms joined. The
owners of all large quarries are members.
excepting Webster's and the Langion Gran
ite Company. Two thousand men are idle
in Vermont. The dealers say the lockout
will last forever unless the cutters give in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
The Sworn Torme ntoIs Of the
1nquisffion.

What cared they for groaBs of the victim as he
lay stretched upon the raess Net people whose
hearts neither hard she heii.sT mil stone,
nor whose fortifude is eSresssse. often have no
pity iienseiyess Niant3r.ly insur ife-long tor
iuFe BY neglect Rheumsfi.m, the most a..oalsisg z
and obstinate of complaints Is perhaps. fire.
qaenfly neglected In ITS neipiensy than any other
the preliminary twings beiIg set down 10 the
cFesiii of cold in the bene.' which will pass
away of itself Singular fafuify-tafsl deiasioa !,
Hosfetfer's Stomach Biffers Is potent safeguard
against the terrhs iaraas OF tlls i,s=dtaas and
dangerous niaisdT-- dangerous because of i,s
proneness to attack the heart, the seat Of life.
SeHraigis Is also eif-efnaiy e9gnt.racts=i and re-
esssi by the Birters- Maisr s. kisspes complaint
debility Indigestion. bilous ness, Ia sTspp~, loss of
appetite and the inability to sisep are among the
complaints ersdeabIe with this genial corrective.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
FIRE At ELLSWORTH FALLS.
Whiscomb. Haynes 1 Co.'S. Mil Burned
$1,000: Partially Insured Rebuild.

ELLSWORTH, May lj.-(Special) Late
yesterday afternoon, the mill on the western
side of the river on the upper dam at Els
worth Falls, owned by Whitcomb, Haynes
4 Co, together with large amount of
healing piled in the mill yard were des-
troyed by fire. Loss on mill, 5000: on
lumber, $500. The mill was insured for
$500; no insurance on the lumber.
1t is thought the fire was caused by a
heated bearing az the mill had been shut
down only about one-half hour, the firm
will probably rebuild.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16

Indigestion. Dizziness. Take BgEemaa'.
Pits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
No More Work for Them.

CoScoRp, n. H.. May ij.-All the gran
ite manufacturers of this city, with the ex-
ception of the New England Granite Works
paid off their men Saturday afternoon and
informed them that there would be no more
work for them.
The men employed by the New England
Granite Works were notified that they could
20 TO work Monday morning as usual.
This company employs 425 men. There
are about 800 men employed by the other
firms in this city, including cutters, quarry
men, tool sharpeners and Jumpers locked
out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
INceNDlAR,Es At AuoURM.
An Attempt Last Might 10 Burn Nevsa's Nall
On UnieW Street.

ArnrRS, May l5.-(Speeiai. AN at
tempt was made this evening to burn Nevens'
hall on Union street. A lady passing, saw
the blaze and gave the alarm. The depart
mens responded quickly and soon had the
fire extinguished without damage.
1t was found that pile Of sbasings had
been heaped against the woodwork, satur-
ated with oil and ignited. Tracks were
also found under and about the building,
of the supposed incendiary. The villain i.
supposed TO be the same who has been
creating such a scare in Lewiston by incen-
diary fires
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
A SHARP GAME.


NEw YogR, May ij.-Over 200 steerage
passengers on the steamer La Cascogne are
detained on suspicion of being contract
laborers. It is alleged that number of
government employees at Ellis Island, to-
gether with employees of various steamship
lines, are working in collusion to defeat the
operation Of the contract labor Law
We begun an investigation, -aid As-i--
tant Superintendent Of Immigration
0'Bcirne today, which NAV end in the dis
mis-al Of some Of the goyernmene EN-
ployes. 1t has been learned that there i.
an organized system Of diverting immigra-
tion 10 certain localities where laborers are
needed and parties engaged in the business
are receiving commission for sending i'm
migrants to those places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
NEW CABINET
For Italy as lust Announced by
Signor Giolitti.
Oil Works Burned at Berlin---Two
Men Perished in the Flames.
Steamer Sinks tusger and the Entire Crew
Mere Drowned.

RoMg, May l5.-The new cabinet is
completed. 1t is as amounted; Signor
Giohtti President of the council minister of
the interior adinterim minister of the trcas-
nrr SiSnor Brin, minister of foreign af-
tsirs Signor Bonaeci, munster of justice;
Sisnor Eliens, minister of finance; Signor
fellonS. minister of war; Signor Sanhon,
minister of marine, Signor Genala, minis
ter of public works Signor Laeava, minis
ter of agriculture; Signor Martini, minister
Of pahlice instruction; Signor Aprlc, min
lister of posts and telegraphs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
LOCKED OUT.
Granite Workers All Over New
England Out Of Work.
The Companies Say They viii Close
the Works Till It is Settled,
And the Men Are 0stsrmined 10 Stand Up for
Their Rights.

CAMDEN, May i5--Capt. Arey of Camden.
who is engaged in carrying paving stones
for the Bodwell Granite Company of Vinsl-
haven, received word that the last of the
quarrymea, who have been al work clearing
up, were to close their work last night and
the works will hang up until the strike is
settled.
There are some GO men at work in the
combined departments Of the granite works
al Vinalhayen, and the present strike bids
fair to be a protraeted one.
There are 800 men ut Hurricane Island.
near Vinalhayen, who go oar in the same
strike. and also quite number al Clark 5
Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
Cape Ann Men Locked Out.

GLOUCESTER, May l5.--No basis of COM
promise being reached between the stone
cutters and employers, a lockout was de-
clared at the Cape Ann Granite Company's
works last night. At 4.lj Saturday after
noon. so say the men employed, the bosses
of the works circulated around, informing
the men in so many words to gather up
their tools. as lockout had been declared
The men who had been expecting this out
come complied in silence, aud the strike is
almost complete in all departments of the
Cape Ann granite industry, with exception
that the polishing mills of the Cape Ann
Granite Company will be kept running
until the work on hand is completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
Al and Near Rockland.

RocKLANp, May l5.--So far as the gran
ite workers strike in this vicinity is con-
cerned, there is no material change in the
situation.
There has been neither compromise or
conference between the manufacturers and
employees, and it looks doubtful if there will
be any at present.
The stonecutters at Long Cove. st.
George, were the last to suspend labor.
They went out in body last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
UTAH DEMOCRATS
Nominate Delegates to National Convention
and Adopt Resolutions.

OGDrs, Utah, May 1.-THE territorial
Democratic convention yesterday elected
.iuige II. 7. Henderson and John r. Caine.
tn present delegate to Congress, as dele
gates to the national convention
The platform denounces the system of
government forced on Stah by the national
g g,vernment; demands home rule at once.
If not statehood: favors the reconciliation
of silver; denounced the minority report of
House committee ON territories relative to
home rule bill as false, slanderous and in-
famous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
FARMERS WILL SUFFER
For il Will be Too Late to Sow Again
Flood at St. Paul.

Sr. PAIL. May l6.--The upper Missis>-
ippi river has been rising rapidly, owing to
heavy rains. From Grand Rapids and At
kin come reports that the low lands are
flooded for miles and many farmers will all
the seed they have put in the ground
1t is so late they will not be able to plant
again. In st. Paul on the west side, the
cellars of many houses are already full.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16

AUGUSTA, Ms, July 10, 1891.
Union MEDICINE Co., Augusta, Me.
CrxrtFMFN For the past two years
have been troubled with bad huMo1.
I.ast fall the back OF nay neck came out all
over with boils. placed myself under
treatment OF one of our hes. physicians.
lie could not help me and after fair trial
/ tried another physician without any
f,vorahle rrtult I was induced to try
y,or BIOOD SYRUP. Before the first
bottle had been quite used up the heils
eo-ss 20 disappear. am now on my
.econd bottle. The boils have eoe1cely
6;sar-e.rod and my neck is smooth ana
weii' / have a good appetite and feel as
,ysiI and ssron. as ever did in my life.
Your Blood syr-r has cured ne and !
shall recommend il to my friends ana 10
anv one troubled with impure blood
q. F. CRAWFORD.
At.GrsrA, ME.. July 10. 1891.
rrNIoN MEDICINE CO, Augusta, Me.
CENT EsfEx--I will say that tor the past
,,x-, Years | have shaved Mr.. Crawford
twice weekly During that time till
,v;tl,in the last six months his neck has
been A sc,ia mass cS hcils and sores
extremely tender to the touch Within
~. LAST SIX weeks these have entirely
Aisaurea-cd and his neck is as smooth as
go X was- This result has been attained
~ ,i,,, use Of your BLOOD SYRUP which
/ s-st recommended to him.
SAMUEL CHUTE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
WORSE TO COME.
River After River Has Overlooked its Banks
and Flooded the Bottoms.

JEFFERSON Cry. Mo, May l5.--Thc
Missouri river has overiowed the Galloway
bottoms, flooding many farms and driving
hundreds from their homes. The worst is
Yet to come, for an immense rise is coming
from above.
The Usage is above lis banks. the Gacon-
ade is running over for miles back and the
Moreau is flooding bottoms. The rivers
are now all within few inches of the dis
astrous food of 1881.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
Maine Pensions.

WA-uISsroS, May 1.-THE following
pensions have been granted to Maine peoipe /:
Original, John Gol'ithwai'c, James II .
Bowie, Hiram r. Cook, James Pinkham :;
additional, Baniel Buckley; restoration.
reissue and increase. Charles T.. Bowden /:
increase. Charles W. Veazie. Ivory =.
White Henry II. Farrand. Franklin Burke,
Henry Hun deceased, SiIas Harvey: re-
issue, Vim, q. Jones; original. widows,
etc. snsan ID. Hooper, minor Of Thomas
II. Webster. minor Of RolIin A. Ives,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16

DR WILLIAMS, BIoop Baspi..s ss !. oo %ss ses- e
lie. Ne certain that you get the only gen
nine. Take no substitute, though Il may be
represented just as good.
prepared only by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
IT RAINS
Out in Arkansas and Has Rained
Two Weeks.
All the Crops Have Been Ruined and
Farmers Are 0espondent.
Ia he Little Sieux VALLEY. Iowa. Thousands Of
Acres Ars Under water.

NAS BrREN, Ark, May lj.--It has
rained here nearly necessarily for two
weeks and the Arkansas rivertis higher
than it has been since 1885, rising SIX
inches an hour. The bottoms are inun-
dated and the farmers are moving out.
Two washoats are reported ON the Kan
sas Arkansas Valley railroad, 10 miles
west OF here. All the crops are destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
Visible Effect al Portland.

PoErLsNn, May l5.--The strike of the
granite cutters had its visible effect in Port
land last night. when all granite workers in
the city and vicinity were locked out.
The lockout is general among all the
manufacturers. There is no trouble among
the men here about prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16

NoHrH TRoY, VT, May l5.--Ed Bowen
who stabbed Archie Mcdonald Thursday
night, has surrendered himself TO the au-
thorities, and is under bonds TO await the
result Of McI)onald's injuries. The stab
bing occurred at dance in log shanty at
Jay, vi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16

well as those from the cities and towns in
this part of the valley. \ cordial invita-
ton is extended to all labor organizations to
send five delegates each. At this meeting
The permanent organization will be finally
perfected and officers will be elected for
the ensuing labor wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
DEEMlNG'S WILL
Gives Mis- 0wninss 10 Lawyer and Girl to
Whom Ne Was Engaged.

MELBorRNn, May la.--Thc will of
Deeming, the condemned wife murderer.
bequeaths his goods and biography to his
counsel, Mr., Lyle, excepting one-,enth of
the proceeds, which goes to Miss Rounse-
well, to whom Decming was engaged when
arrested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
The Crew Was Drowned.

l.oNpoN, May IA steamer belonging
10 one of the Atlantic lines sank a lugger
of Castle Townsend light, County Cork
to-day. The crew of the ugger was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
Railroad Washouts.

DEsoLA, Mo, May lj.-The heaviest
fall of rain this section has had for many
years occurred Yesterday morning. The
Iron Mountain railroad is washed out in
several places near Arcadia, Hogan and
La Bula, This section of the road was
washed away April 3, and had just been
rebuilt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16

BosroS, MAY l5.-For Maine. Monday ::
Rain, clearing in the southern portion dur
ing the afternoon ami evening; Tuesday
fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
SHOWERS
With Slightly Warmer weaiher-coides in
the Evening.

WAsHrxGroS. May i5.-For New Eng
land; Showers. slightly warmer in the
interior of Maine colder in the evening
south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
TWO MEN PERiSheD
BY the Burning Of OIL Works al Berlin-loss.
100000 Marks.

BERLIN, May l5.-Nalkes oil works have
burned. Loss, 1000, 900 marks. Two men
are missing and are supposed to have per-
iShcd in the flames
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
rh,s,ssts 4 Ae,e. u.1er wa,e,.

FoRr DoDGE, Iowa. May I5.--In the
Little Sioux valley thousands of acres are
under water. The farmers are heavy
losers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-16
Railroad and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Arrangement Of Trains In Effect April
1lth, 1899.

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,saa ,.rttasri. f;0tsoB sHh Montreal. 10 A. VI
~ talAstgeH t.aydiHrf AMI ~UHfh t,Arditstr 10 l
4 N f1r HtnHsRiEk fsfWtatou. kaFfnIfIgtuu
Ea.slagd Portland snd Boston connecting fot
phtts Mountain iioni4 sBd gueBoc, I.l1 T..
N 70, Haliusall, f,sF'iipes, aBd South Gard
;ast Ai5 VI for 5runswiok. Hath, Port
Iaad isastaa and Saturday only, for Ehek
anA s04 +. " for listloseIi, tssFiiaer and
-4ath Gardiner HOO 4 VI talglt Faiinany fp4
Legation bath Portland aid Boston.
..1Ixs. EAST 10 VI. might exprt ss
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stephens - J,Ha aud AfgpsfV9k toanfy -
fsf WHsrsilie @kDNiir-saH and Fansur H.fs
p f9f HsteFyiIir, oakland, &GFth Aus1fi.
Htggham Sxoslesan, Belfast, b,i7ef. FeN
syt,i hangar. iihy Htrtor NJ Sfepirns. 81 .Iohn,
sBd Afoostlsik ouHtY ahd sundays only al 81
w. for Eansnr
fAr Might failfnan iFaHs run earh why eyery
s,gid santgays included. bot not ta -koshegan On
R5aaa7 inornnss. of ia Belfast, Dexter or bsy 0td
Rasssr On sunday m"ruinss
TIE d4y expires trains Eptug West At n IN 4. II
,sd EAsi tf 81 = " run daily -ubdap- included.
bstEreu Boston, LEWISTON, Bath, Bangor aud IT.
Joka
ttso1uODATIOS TRAIN FOR Auga.ts
lsarr. south Gafijnrf. y s M 8 ;n and : L
= u Gpinrr as \. ". y, aud tij +. NJ.
HaiGvei & W 4 ~ 1,l. aHd - T. VI
Through tickets 70 atfpFuiH Hid idi upinis
sseh aNd " est may be- had nf T.. H. AAIkpT
tessf astbt Augusta, iif'' 1ulg oilirr In AagusiH
siiigg 5s ll roaIr, md chc siag baggage free OF
sapep.~
PAfsnN ne kER, Vie" Prs. & Gen1 Manager
; /. B0UlUBY Gent Pass, and Ticket Agt.
Portland, April isg2,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-02-22

Miss Isabel Morris reluctantly desires to
inform her friends, who have so kindly in
terested themselves in the benefit an
nounced for Thursday evening, February
%, that she is obliged so cancel her APP
pearance on that date. A telegram re-
ceived late Saturday evening obliges her
TO rehearse in Philadelphia February % in
order to comply with an engagement for
some time arranged, and this only pre-
vents her from participating in the hon.
orary farewell benefit so generously under
taken in her behalf Miss Morris feels that
the cordial and friendly sentiments ex.
pressed by her numerous friends are sufii-
cient guarantee of their good will and
esteem. and regrets exceedingly that cir
cumstances have interviewed which compel
her to forego the honor intended. Miss
Morris will leave tonight. via the North
ern Pacific, for Philadelphia.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-02-22


There were filed for record Saturday % deeds,
the considerations aggregating s2o,525, an
average of sS92.3s. Following is the list
furnished by Osborne. Tremper & Co.. alb
stractors of title, 1l6 Cherry street, between
Front and Second streets:
Estate OF Louis .Bihn to Falcon Joslin sw ne
sec IL, 20, 6, $500.
L. II Wittler to F. E. Sander, Inc, lot 10, in
Beacon Place, $500.
Falcon Joslin, conn. to Della Keevan, n1a lot
8, block 20, Bell d Dennys LIST
William Renton TO G. NJ. Parks, lot 4, block 3,
Rentou's add, $500
Dora G. Henderson to Julie L. Tregaskis, lots
so and 81, block 81 ID plat West seattle, 81.
Julie E. TregaskIs to Bonney d Stewart lots
so and 81, block 81, I'd plat West Seattle, $3.50
C. H. Carlson to J. E. Baum, part sw Sc sec Is,
%, 4, slS5
j: H Morgan to Peter stryker, e1a ne sw sec 4,
+. O. Meekcr to G. W. McAllister. und Il ca
NV ne sw and lot !, sec "a. 81, 3, $500.
Z. NJ. Gordon to Mr.. n. Hansen, part lot 9,
block A, oglS's garden tracts, 500.
+. G. Davis to A. IL. MeEwan, lots 10 and II,
block 6, steel Works add, SIS.
seattle Masonic Cemetery Association to G. w.
Webster, sel4 lot 693, Masonic Cemetery, SIS
William u. Wood to Margaret Web,ter lot 10,
block g, Woods South shore division, $40
J. l.. Williams to w. W. Griffith, lot /, block
30, Moss, plat and other lands, $3.50.
West Coast Improvement Company TO Mrs. E.
/. Reed, lot s, block 80, Gilman Park, $500.
U. s. A. to B. +. Bennewitz, NV sec D., 81, 6.
+. J. Chamberlin to J. Tanck, block 103, XII l.
bournes division, $500.
II. Svedberg to d. II. Stake, lot 3, block 4, Kirk
land steel Works, SIPS.
+. ii. Whitworth to Rebecca NORM, lots and
81 to 81, block 6, Cloverdale add, 5000.
F. J. Monroe to Hilda Wright, lot 4, acre l,
tract 16 Maple Leaf add, 500.
A. A. Nickerson to A. Z. Aud, lots and s,
block 9, Ross second add, $780,
A. f. Aud to T. I. Davis, lot s, block g. Ross
second add, 500.
John Olson to Peter Peterson, So ne and sw
NV sec 5, 20, 6, ST.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-02-22
GOSSIP OF BASEBALL.
Ie Texas League hangs fire.

The Texas League hangs fire.
Pitcher Ed O'Neil is on Oakland's reserve list
The Southern League promises to become 9
reality.
John W. Gaffney, the king of umpires. is q
printer by trade.
Denver wants indoor baseball and proposes tc
have league to play during the summer season
Glenalyin is said to have signed Catcher
Tommy Quinn, formerly with the Pittsbure
club.
Billy Earle. who will play with Pittsburg thi,
season, is coaching a college team at Columbia
S. C.
II Camp stays in Pittsburg the club will have
Pacific Northwest battery in the 'Kid" and
Billy Earle.
Joe Shea, who is at home in San Francisco, ID
putting in his spare time during the winter a:
his trade OF sign painting.
Andrus, the player who is reported as having
signed with Seattle, is attending school at a
medical college in Toronto.
Sandy McDermott is still in San Francisco.
He expects to umpire either in the California
League or the Western League.
Pat Wright, who played second base for Ia
coma in 1890, will manage the Springfield, Ill,
club in the Illinois-Iowa League this year.
Frank Ives, the young Napoleon of billiards,
who is soon 10 play Jake schaefer for the cham
pionship, was formerly a professional ball
player.
made up of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, AL
bany, Troy, Newark, Providence and Lebanon
or Elmira.
In two games on the same day at Los Angeles
recently First Baseman Decker made a home
run. double and five singles off Jack Fan
ning's pitching.
Arkansas is talking of a state league with
clubs in Little Rock, Hot Springs Fort Smith,
Van Buren,, Texarkana, Camden, Pine Bluff and
one other town.
The Los Angeles writer's think that Park
Wilson is the best catcher ever seen in that
city. He was without doubt the best in the
Pacific Northwest League.
Elmer Foster, who was ranked among the best
players in the country, and who was "thrown
down" by liquor, has Quit baseball and gone to
selling pianos for q living.
It is said that the salary list OF the Cincinnati
team this season is $4,000. with 5000 the high
est salary for one man, down to SIS 800 for the
cheapest man in the team.
1t is probable that Sharp and Levy, and pos
sibly Danny Sweeney, will be the only players
of last seasons San Francisco team who will be
retained by Manager Harris
'Cousin Park" Wilson, who finished last sea-
son with Portland, is reported to have signed
with Oakland. Park stayed in California after
the disbandment of the Portlands.
All the sporting goods concerns owned and
controlled by the spaldings have been merged
into a corporation under the firm name OF A. G..
Spaiding & Bros, capitalized at 100000.
Consumption seems to be playing havoc
among the ball-players. Within month It has
carried off Eddie Glenn, Owen Clark, Fred
O'Neill and J. p Quinn, all well known players.
Manager Glenalvin, of last seasons Portlands,
w Ia known in ine A
Bowling, was married recently to Miss Jennie
Lainy, at Wheeling, W. Va After visit to his
parents, in St Louis, the couple will go to Los
Angeles where "Gleu" will manage the club