The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-04-06
FARRELL MEETS TALCOTT.
\THEY BEJD a CONFERENCE Ar TIE
sun OFFICE LAST EIGHE

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wat the Great Catcher says-csssip.
For the hrst time since the now famous
a.. 600 deal for the releases OF Msekin and Far
reil was contaminated. Farrell met . repre-
sentative OF the New York Baseball Club at
THE Sun ofnce last night. Dispatches from
Boston advised TIE Sun yesterday Of
the big catcher's departure from the
Hub At o'clock over the Boston and
Albany road. and q reporter met him
at the Grand Central Depot at 10 o'clock
last night. Farrell had several heavy valisss
and . bat bag with him a. he jumped from the
train, and when THE Bun man greeted him
he laid his trans down upon the platform and
exclaimed in,surpriss:
How did you know was coming2 Why. 1
didn't tell living soul about my leaving Bos-
|, ton. but as you are here I'll tell you my plans.
I'm on my way'to Washington to report for
duty. The New'York Club doesn't seem dis
posed to come tony terms. so I'm going down
| to wssbingt to block the whole deal"
what hotel are you stopping at 2" the re-
porter asked
THE sturtevant." was the reply II am go
ing to stay there over night and take the first
train South tomorrow morning. Let's jump
/, into cab and have chat about the situation"
Come down to The Sun once" said the re-
porter. There's . gentleman down there who
would like to see you"
"All right" said Charley. jumping into a
hack. let 'er gol" As they drove down Third
avenue the celebrated ball player outlined his
, case this way:
~, d. - r. Al "a A. Enn :. al 7 . ., .o.,n.iI..i
60 come to New York without being benefited
a. all financially. The Wsgnsrs get all the
money. and 1 am asked to sign . New York
contract for 81. sou. This 10 $500 less than
got In Washington last year. My contract
called for . salary OF 81 500 from the Wsgners.
In addition to this they paid me $500
for catching q certain number OF games.
which made tho sum total $4,000 Now
i claim that tho New York Club should pay
me as much money this year. inasmuch as
am not to be be benefited By receiving any OF
the money paid for my release am not ask
ing an sxorbitant sum. but am only claiming
my rights. Ihave . Washington contract with
me. and 1 shall sign It unless the New York
people come to my terms very shortly.
Since the deal was made have received
three letters from John Ward. The last one
told me that the terms offered By him 49, 500
were final. and that wouldn't receive another
cent l am offered the Same amount to play in
Washington again. and think can make an
other arrang en- emit with Wagner to pay me an
extra $500 like last season. Irealizs the situa-
ton. II refuse to sign with New York Presi-
dent Young will not pay the 81. 900 over to the
Washington Club. II sign . Washington
contract and report there for duty to- morrow.
II will still block the deal Possibly now II the
New York Club still refuses to come to my
terms. the Wagnsrs will make up the differ
ence. rather than lose the entire $500 And
that's one OF the cards am going to play.
Don't think for an instant that I don't
want to play bali in New York. Whom
learned that the deal had been made was
very much pleased. The New York team 10
winner. and would like very much to be q
member Of It. A ball player Is also well treated
here. and I know very we'll that Messrs.
Talcott and Ward are good people to
work for. But In spite OF It all l
am asking only what any business man would
ask. am trying to get as much money for
my services as possible. and that's what every
man does in every line Of business OF course
know what the New York Clubs argument 10.
They claim It 10 . matter Of principle with them
not to yield In this case and don't blam them
at all But I'm not to be bluffsd or bulldozed
by any one. By the way. whom am to see at
THE Sun office 2"
Treasurer Tsleott" answered the reporter.
"Wheww and Charley smiled all over. "Mr.
TAlcott. sh2 Well that's . surprise. didn't
come here to see the New York Club people.
But suppose it's 60"
" Do you think you'll sign to-night1'
Not unless my terms are accepted" was
the reply. by the way. will Ward be at TIE |
sUs ofhcer Mop Well. I read Johnny's talk |
In The SUN yesterday. He can't have much Of |
an opinion OF me- He says he'd rather have |
Nj aha han a san nd Aaala hat Ma I'LL
bat over $50 this year. Hew does he know |
this7 l don't believe John is q prophet. still |
he may have struck 1t right But honestly. I |
think he's blufiinR. It sounds like . blum. |
anyway.
You've got quite pitcher In my side part
ner; Meskin. He's got as much speed as Rusie.
sS.s sHs s:sn : him s'qS Il cn Ds sp
ss;.r SsS F S.D. hid ;Ps aur 70
soltsi. But sSlat e: public :Ip:c ss too
nsnt Il. .t.as 81 iss
when the team comes In third or 20. Boston
say that the sporting. editor. upon learning OF /
Fss1s fssoss U sstiSs s'H8 i e. Ss
rss and M "a:
hand when Farrell appeared. He was com
plstsl{ taken By o, ssprP ar1: F.rr he had
way or the other. 10 when the catcher came
into the once il was really the first time he
had met an ofticiAl OF the club since the $500
deal Was 10 de,
"wslI. Farrell. Pm very glad to see you" ex-
claimed the Treasurer. extending his Eloyed
- I'm glad to meet you, too. Mr., Taleott" said
Charley. shaking hands warmly. II really
way to Washington, Fhsn TIE sUS man met
me at the train and told me 10 come down here"
At this point Mr.. Talcott and Farrell retired
10 . private room and had quiet eonfab last
ing hftsep or twenty minutsA When they
came out Mr.. TAleott said:
"Ws'ys done nothing as ret But I've asked
Farrell to be at my ofiice tomorrow morning
At 10 oelosk There may be some develop
Have you, agreed upon terms p the re-
Ask Mr. Fsrrsllr' said Mr.. TAloOtt with
Laugh. o., IT..
Al a the 6hmS Tina aAakinR hia head We |