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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28

first open, Gresham. Gloucester, first open,
first and special open puppies, Hartley.
Chelmsford, Essex, first, open, Berrie. Leeds,
Yorkshire, first non-sDorting pupptes,
Gresham. and second open, Hilliwell. Tun-
bridge Wells, first open and special, Gresham.
Oakham, Rutlandshire, first any variety of
Terriers, Raper. Bishop, Auckland, first,
Cowen. Birllenhead, first and special for
best Bull-Terrier in show, RaDer, Kennel
Club Show, Edinboro. first Gresham. Brfgh-
ton first and special, Berrie, Crystal Palace.
Bull Terrier Clubs special Bull Terrier over
80 pounds in weight, Hartley. Birmingham,
first challenge, Lea.
1S9l-Derby, first challenge, Ashton. Liver
pool, first challenge. and special. Helliwell.
Manchester, first challenge, Hartley. X. C.
Show, first challenge, Pratt. Accrington, first
challenge, and special. Raper. Otley, first
challenge. and special, Taylor. southport
first challenge, Ashton. Rossendale, first chal-
lenge, HelliwelI. Boston, first challenge,
RaDer. Thorne, first challenge, do. Bradford,
first challenge, Raper andAshton. Wakefield,
first challenge, and special, Raper. Chester
field, first challenge, Ashley. Ecclesfeld, first
challenge Helliwell. Hallam and Ecclesall,
first open, Hutton.
As will be seen, he has 4S prizes placed to
his credit, and as these have been won under
l5judges, it goes without dispute that he is
the best dog living.
President Boggs, Secretary Littell and
Mr.. J. OH. Denny, OF the Duquesne Kennel
Club returned from New York yesterday.
They stated that the show was the best ever
held in the country and that all the best
dogs of the show will be exhibited in Pitts
burg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
SHOOTING AT HOLLYWOOD.
Dixon Defeats Horsfeld in Very Inter.
essjng I-iye Bird Match

Dixon Defeats Horsfield in Very Inter-
esting Livs Bird Match.
There was an interesting shooting match
al Homewood Park yesterday afternoon and
some of the heaviest betting took place on
the result that has been seen on any event
in this city tor 4 long time. The contestants
were jonathan Horsfield and John Dixon.
The conditions were: Dixon to shoot at 2l
live birds and Horsfield at p or 500 a side.
The distance was q yards rise and 60 fall,
with one ounce of shot, the gun TO be below
the elbow until The bird was on the wing.
The bettin" started at $50 to Sis on Hors-
field and finished at evens. Dixon was in
much better form than his opponent and
when lie had shot at 10 birds he had killed IA
and Horsheld could not possibly best this
score. He only killed II out OF his -. Dixon
only shot at IS birds All the prominent
local shots under the style of shooting in
Culged in were present Yesterdays con-
test was the third for the shooters, Horsfield
having won the previous two.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
A TERROR AMONG CANNON.
The Brown Segmental Tube Wire Gun
Successfully Tested.

Tho Brown Segmental Tube Wire Gun
Successfully Tested.
BRpsBoRo, PA, Feb. 27.-The system O
great gun construction known as the Bro wn
segnental tube wire wound method, which,
it is claimed, is destined to .revoIutionize
the fabrication OF heavy ordnance, has
undergone a completely successful trial,
under Government auspices, at the works of
the Pennsylvania Diamond Drill Manufac-
turing Company.
The Brown gun is to be constructed of q
tube of accurately adjusted segments of
steel extending from breech to muzzle,
wrapped with. many layers of steel wire,
applied under heavy pressure and lined
with an inner tube to carry the rifiing and
endured wear and tear of repeated fir
ing A complete gun has not yet been fin
ished. but sample cylinder, representing
the powder chamber OF a five inch gun was
subjected to the trial yesterday. The ex-
ternal diameter wns trifle under 16 inches
and its length about two Ieet. Three and a
quarter pounds of powder gave the enor-
nous pressure of 81, $50 pounds to the square
inch. The highest pressure used in modern
guns does not exceed $1,000 pounds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
BIG CROWDS ARRIVING.
Now Orleans Filled With Sporting Men to
See the Big Battle.

See the Big Battle.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 27.-[SpecidL ]-Sporting
men are already beginning to arrive for the
Neednam-Ryan fight on Monday and the
FitZsimmons-Maher meeting OF next
Wednesday. Late comers will find it a tight
squeeze as the city is more than usually
crowded for the carnival which falls be-
tween the two fights Nearly all the sport
ing men who have come here so far have
stopped over at Bay st. Louis to see Fitz.
simmons That his condition is thoroughly
satisfactory is proved by the fact that a
number Of them have been converted by the
visit.
His weight varies from 1917 to 40 pounds
and he will enter the ring pre6ty close to the
latter figure. Maher will stop over in Mobile
and reach here Monday or Tuesday MORN
ing.
Tuesday night all the pugilists in the city
will witness the procession from a gallery
especially reserved for them on Canal street.
Choynski and Greggians have arrived and
will in all probability be the men pitted
against Slavin and Mitchell. For the Ryan
Needham, betting slightly favors the latter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
PITTSBURG'S CHAMPION DOG.

streatham Monarch, the Bun Terrier That
Carried OF the Big Honors Rt the New
York Show-A Remarkable Record of
Prizes Won in Big Contests.
Pittsburg has become famous among the
dog fanciers of the country, by John Moor
heads bull terrier, Streatham Monarch, car
rying off the championship prize at the New
York show. The dog is undoubtedly one of
the finest in the world, and was judged ut
New York by that great authority, George
Raper, of England. The Pittsburg dog de-
feated Sir MONTE and Carney and they all
three will compete again at the Pittsburg
show, and Mr.. Raper will be judge.
Streatham Monarch is pure white dog
and has the finest legs and feet ever seen on
r dog. He was imported last year from Eng
land and was by Streatham Flyer out of
Trentham Baroness and was whelped in
July, 1889. Independent OF his New York
winnings his record is as follows:
In 1890, Manchester, first, novice: second,
open, Fielding, Kennel Club Show, Agri-
cultural Hall; second. open, Firmstone.
Helson. Corn wall first and cup open variety,
first any variety of puppies, first and cup
transporting puppies, Ashley. Conventry,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
ROUGH TREATMENT OF A GIRL.
Maud Phillips, of McKeesport, May Die, q
the Result of Family Fracas.

the Result Oh u SamiIy L fracaS.
McKEEsPoEr, Feb. 27.-[Specia'.1-A case
that threatens to assume as serious an as
pect as that of Thomas Potts, is that of Miss
Maud Phillips, daughter of j. r. Phillips, of
Tin Plate Hill. She is lying at her home
suffering from severe blows on the head. in
ternal injuries and a sprained spine. The
girl appeared before Alderman Fields Thurs
day afternoon and made information charg-
ing J. II. Sampson ana his daughter, Mrs
Anna Phillips, with assaulting her. Yester-
day the girl became very ill and physician
was called.
The doctors claim that it would be
dangerous to serve the warrants on Mr..
Sampson and Mrs. Phillips, as both are i'll
and could not stand being moved. Sampson
has been sick several weeks and Mrs. Phillips
likewise, therefore they have not yet been
arrested but if the girl continues to grow
worse they will be placed under bond. 1tis
claimed by the girl that she went to the
home of her brother. who is the husband of
Mrs. Phillips, to get her little sister. Mrs.
Phillips and threw her to the floor, when Mr..
SAMPSON came into the room, and, pushing
Maud over against table and forcing her
backward over it, he held her and struck
her over the head with a poker, after which
she was pushed into q corner and her head
bumped against the wall. Mr. Sampson is
alleged to have said that he did not touch
the girl.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
Winners at Guttenburg.

GUTrENBURG, Feb. 27.-The track to-day
was in fair condition. There was a large at
tendance.
First race, six and one-half furlongs-Ted first,
Frank i second, Pardon third. Time, 1:3O.
Second race five furlongs-Balarat first, Benja-
min second, Dixie third. Time I:054.
Third race, three furlongs-Josephine first, Elk
night second. Dillon J third. Tine 30.
Fourth race. five ana one-half furlongs-Na-
tonai first. Forest King second. Napa IL. third.
Time. 1:IfiS.
Fifth race, mile and furlong-Sir Rae
first NiTgie second. NenOpOn third. Time, a:OS%.
sixth race. six and une-half furiongs-Aiiss Belle
hrst, Jay +. Dee second, Lady Fuisifer third.
Time. I:.sA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
Tri-State Erevities.

The Washington tPa.) Glass Company
will probably remove to Butler.
THE Hostetter Coke Works at Greensburg
is cutting down its force by discharging the
single men.
Mrs. kooNs, the dishonorahly discharged
ex-President of the Canton Women's Relief
Corps, has not only appealed, but will drag
the dispute into the civil courts.
A WORKMAN named Steenrod fell into a
puddle of melted metal in the Taylor Tube
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
Little Washington Team.

WASHINGTON. Pa, Feb. 97.--TSpecial:
candidates Tor the college baseball team are
now in training, and the prospects for n good
team are very promising. Mevay, '93, has
been elected captain, and will occnpy his
old position behind the bat. The following
are the names of some ofthe most promising
candidates: Sterrett. Stautfer, Bell, Will
Jams. Thompson, Best, Farmer, HAYES
Carsten and Anderson. Logan, '93. has been
elected manager, and dates will be made
with all the colleges of Western Pennsyl-
vania.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
The Southern League.

NASHVILLE Feb. ST. P. Sullivan, former
manager of the Washington League and
other clubs, but now interested in the for
nation of the Southern League, is in the
city. Sullivan said this morning that the
Southern League is now composed of Mobile,
Atlanta, Macon, Columbus, Ca, Memphis,
New Orleans and Nashville. The eighth
city will be either Chattanooga, knoxville or
Birmingham, 20
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28

JoHNsTowN, Feb. 27.-[Special. before the
food Thomas Brady was the trusted clerk
of his father, John Brady, who owned a
great deal of property and conducted one OF
the largest stores in this city. The old gen.
tleman was lost i'll the flood, and his son
succeeded him in business. The boy fell
into bad ways, and to-day was arrested on b
warrant sworn out by his sister, who
charged him with stealing sack of -four
from the house, which he had old"for
liquor This is but one ofthe hundred tales
OF the flood which reach the public eye.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
CLOSED THE ENTRIES
Dogs From All Over the Country Coming to
Local show

Dogs From All Over the Country Coming to
the Local Show.
Entries for the Duqucsne Kennel Club dog
show closed last night, but it will be a few
days before the list can be prepared for pub
LEGATION. A very large number of entries
have been received during the last two days
which will make the total very big one.
Among the entries received yesterday
were ten st. Bernards, owned by the New
York st. Bernard Club. The Poughkeepsie
St. Bernard Club has also entered ten dogs.
President Boggs stated last evening that
entries have been received from all parts OF
the United States and Canada. W. L. WASH
ington, when a the New York show, bought
the best of John A. Logan's foShounds, and
the dog will be shown here. J. c. Mahler's
imported black and tan has arrived in the
city and has been named Pittsburg Lars
She, too, will be exhibited in this city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
An Idle Furnace to Resume

HUNTINGDON, Feb. 27.-Philadelphia capi-
talists have been personally inspecting the
Powellton furnace and coal and ore lands
near Sa1ton during the week, with the view
of securing control of the idle plant and re-
suming operations. The furnace has been
idle two Years. At d meeting in Philadel-
phla Tuesday final action will be taken in
regard to the proposed purchase. The new
company is negotiating for the first mort
gaze against The property, amounting to
$3.50 600
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
The Wilkirsburg Team.

The Williamsburg ball club is making pre-
parations for the coming baseball season.
The new uniforms for the team have been
decided upon, and will be OF light gray
cloth with dark blue trimmings The MEM
bers are requested to report at once to Man.
ager Frank Miller to arrange about ordering
their costumes,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
A7o,ber Fn-iish Entry

CHICAGO, Feb. 27.-The last entry in the
Garfield Park stakes, which closed February
Is. was received from the Newmarket course,
England, Yesterday. Il named the 3-year-
old bay colt, Simon Renard, by St. Simou-
Blue Rock for tine Derby and Hesing stakes
jor 80. Simon Renard was sold by Lord
Randolph Churchill to George Y. Hankins,
oi this city, On February Is. Hankins has
also purchased three yearlings from Colonel
North.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
BEGINNING TO HUSTLE
A Meeting to Organize League to BE Held
at Meadville.

MEADvILLE, Feb. s7.-TSpecidL 1.-The base
ball situation IN this section is brighter at
present than it has been tor some time past
The sentiment seems to be drifting in favor
of a league such as has been suggested, and
will be composed of the eight clubs named
if Canton and Youngstown are with US.
A meeting will be held in this city
Wednesday, March 9, and the following
named cities are invited to send delegates;
Akron, YOUNGSTOWN and Canton, o.; New
castle, Erie and Bradford, Pa: jamestown
and Oiean, n. Y.
1t is hoped and expected that all the above
named cities will be represented at the
meeting. II there are any other cities that
would like to send representative they are
at liberty to do so.
Delegates should make it a point to be
present SO that officers can be elected and
committees chosen and the league placed in
running order as soon as possible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
GAS USED THE WRONG WAY
Exp.odes and Burns Three Men, One OF
Whom Is Expected to Die.

EAST LIVERPOOL, Feb. N.-[SpeciaL IA seri-
Gus explosion of natural gas occurred at the
pottery of Knowles, Taylor 6 Knowles this
afternoon, by which three men were seri-
ously burned, one of whom will probably.
die. W. j. Allen, the foreman, was cleaning
out the regulator. and in order to blow out
the dust turned on the gas from the high
pressure main. One of the kilns was fired
off last night, but still contained enough
heat to ignite the gas which filled the room.
An explosion followed, which injured and
and burned Mr.. Allen, Robert Orrin, the
engineeY, and workman named McCrea.
Orrin is the one most seriously burned, and
his recovery depends on whether or not he
inhaled the gas, The others are frightfully
burned but will recover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
The COUNTY LEAGUE.
Clubs That Want Chartiers' Place IL tho
Latter Drops Out.

CIuDS That " ant CNArtlerB PIaC6 III ZIG
Latter Drops Out.
The talk relative to the CHARTERS club
going to withdraw from the County League
has caused several clubs to apply for the ex-
pected vacancy. If there is to be vacancy
the clubs that have the best show are Brad
dock, Homestead and Wilmerding.
Mr.. Henry May, the manager of the Char
tiers, was visited by Secretary Miller Friday
afternoon, and when asked what arrange
ments he proposed making stated that Char
tiers would be i'll it if they can get control of
suitable grounds from MIR. Keely, land agent
of the Panhandle Railroad. Mr.. May has
but says he can see his way out of the
financial part of it all right, and will be able
to tell definitely by Tuesday next about the
grounds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
Aid for Mexican Famine Sufferers.

ToRRoN, MEX, Feb. 27.-There have
been 15O, 900 bushels of corn received here
from the United States for distribution
among the half-iamished people of this sec
tion of the State of Durango. Heavy rains
have fallen during the past several days,
and it is believed the prolonged drouth is
now thoroughly broken.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
TIE BANTAM CHAMPION.
George Dixon Coming Here-He Wants {,
Fight Cal Mccarthy Again.

George Dixon Coming Here-He Wants to
Fight Cal Mccarthy Again.
George Dixon, the champion bantam pugil-
lst Of the world, will make his appearance
mt the Academy of Music tomorrow even
ing. Without doubt, Dixon is one of the
best men ofhis weight this century has seen.
lie has little hone of securing another bat
tie with Cal Mccarthy, as the latter cannot
ger backing. Dixon is willing 10 fight Nc
Carthy for $4,000 q side.
There Is Il chance now of a battle between
Fred johnson and Dixon. The latter is
wilin" TO go to England and fight johnson
providing the stake or purse is made big
enough. This the johnson party say they
viii do and when Dixon is through with his
''shOw" business he intends to visit England
and tackle the Rritisner
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28

The meeting of the City League, which is
to held Tuesday evening, will take place
III Stevenson's office, 6S7 Liberty street. and
not at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Its likely
that the Millvale club will be admitted to
the Silver Kings. The Millvales are a good
team, and have enclosed grounds and very
rood backing
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
A Letter From HapIou-

Manager Buckenberger received letter
from Ed Han.on yesterday, whoSis at Hot
Springs. Ed writes in a very cheerful spirit
and says the weather there is like juno
weather in Pittsburg. He states that Beck
ley is hitting the ball in great style, and
that. judging from the feeling at Hot
Springs, this is going to be a great baseball
wear,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
MURPHY OBJECTS
Pittsburg's New Catcher Does Not Want to
Come to This CITY. -s

President Temple left for New York last
evening to attend the League meeting this
week. He was of opinion that everything
will go on all right and that harmony will
prevail all round. He is determined to have
the Lyons case fully discussed.
Manager Buckenberger will leave for
New York tomorrow, and while there will
have O talk with Catcher Dan Murphy.
few days ago Murphy was notified by Mana
ger Buckenberger to report here on April L
and replied to the effect that be did not in
tend to come to Pittsburg as he had been
''roasted' in that city so much. He added
that he would return the advance money
forwarded him.
Referring to the matter yesterday, Man.
ager Buckenberger said: 81 will see Murphy
torily. He will come here, Think
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28

the Olympic Club for box. and were in
formed in reply that no boxes were left and
only few reserved seats. Local betting on
the battle yesterday was lively, and thou
sands were bet ut evens. Ono business man
bet $500 even on Mnher. Bets of 500 were ex-
tremely numerous.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
Cleryymen Wish for Simpler Funerals.

TUT
JoHNsTowN, Feb. .G.-TSpectaL 1.-The Johns
town Ministerial Association has formulated
q lot Of suggestions looking to a more simple
style of services at funerals, and advising
the abolishment of the badge of mourning
in the matter of wearing black or other en-
blems. This movement promises to receive
considerable opposition owing to the general
belief that black is the only genuine out
ward sign OF mourning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
Hustlinc Harry Stevens.

Harry Stevens left for Washington last
evening where he expects to secure the
score card privileges for the baseball season
the same as he has them here. During his
stay i'll town he has made hosts of friencs
ms ms result OF ms anabllity ana geniality.
making success of the local baseball score
card.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
SIXTY HOLDERS LOCKED OUT.
Employees Wanted an Increase Of Wages Up
to the Union Scale.

to the Union Scale.
MANSFIELD, O., Feb. 27.-[SpecidL IA lock-
out occurred ut the Eclipse Stove Works in
this city this evening, the result being that
60 molders are thrown out OF employment.
The cause of the lockout is that last Monday
the molders, who are organized, sent in to
their supreme officer a grievance stating
that they were working for Is per cent less
than union wages, and desired that they be
given raise of that much.
This afternoon the proprietors of the
stove works learned of the grievance, and
stated that they would not take advantage
Of the time allotted for an answer, but
answered Immediately. The firm says it
will sink rather than make any accessions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28

and J. W. Fallen. They went to the kimball,
and refused to see anv visitors. They say
they want to get quietly into New Orleans
and seem to be sincere in their desire to es-
cape notoriety. Maher is said to be in prime
condition and confident,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
Win Play the AIleghenies.

Manager Buckenberger, of the local
League ball club, has given the Allegheny
club date for game April L. The Alle-
ghenies are what is commonly called an
amateur team and there are some excellent
local players among them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
Local Sports Disappointed. !

That there will be a tremendous crowd at
the eMaher-Fitzsimmons battle there is no
doubt, as the seats are almost all taken.
Yesterday six local sporting men wired to
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
Giyued Articles

ToRoyTo, ONT, Feb. 2s.-Hanlan and
O'Conner have signed articles of agreement
for the double scull race which is to take
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28

place on May 30, at Point of Pines, Chelsea.
Matches between them and John Teemer
and George Ii. Hosmer for the champion
ship of the world and 81, 900 side.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
AIaher at Atlanta.

ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 27.-Peter Maher came
into Atlanta last night with Billy Madden
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
ALWAYS TAKE YOUR FATHERS ADVICE.

Remember, my child. that you will not al
ways have your father to depend on, and you
should begin early to study lessons OF econ
omy if you expect to succeed in life; and in
no better way can this be accomplished than
by taking your old clothes to DICKSON,
The Tailor, who will, at trifling cost clean,
repair and make them look like new. Where
is this place, father? Why. 65 Fifth aven ne,
second floor. Telephone 1858. fe2S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-28
SEE OUR Line

Of handsome Cheval Glasses in Antique
Oak Mahogany and Natural Cherry The
prices will be revelation after you have
seen the goods.