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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

Their Hard Common sense VIII solve the
Pending Problems.


Under the baleful influences Of such
periods Of distress as that through which
We are now passing. men OF sense ana
Judgment lose faith in the success OF
democratic Institutions and the wisdom OF
majority rule. IL is easy enough. tney
say, Tor the great mass OF our feliow-clti
zens 10 form a fairly correct lrdgmeht
on question OF pure poiitics. put 49, 80
.ne question TO be deait WIN y ,ba
tricate and complex as TO be beyond tne
comprehension Of the great mass Or n.sn'
~ II safe 10 leave II 10 be decided by ma
lority rule? In the light OF our past MS
tory the answer ~. yes. Of All the IeV-
PIE OF the earth we are the Hlost pias..
cal and the least theoretical Experience
not theory. has ever been our Sulde.
=, Inc very Constitution unuer Wh'Sh We
live is a Signal illustration OF TINS. ~ "dS
quite as much business as poNt-cal
necessity. and bears all over II the marks
OF bitter experience. The dreadful state
OF trade. foreign and interstate, the ais
orders OF the currency the lack OF Uni
form circulating medium, the hoptIess-
ness of trying 10 support government
which could not tax. these were the con-
sluerations which outWeigned an otheis,
ana moved our ancestors 70 frame ah1
adopt the Constitution: Any student OF
politics could have ted thern, ma Haans
Gid. that It was idle TO expect that thir-
teen petty republics could regulate
common foreign trade as successfully as
one central government.
But not TIL the experiment hal been
made and JAILED were the people ready 10
,bestow on Congress sole power TO regu-
late trade with foreign countries. b.
tween the States. and with the Indians.
Any student Of finance could have told
them that thirteen kinds OF paper money
issued on no security and maintained BY
tender laws and force acts could never
become the circulating medium OF great
people But not until they mad tried IT,
not until they had brought themselves TO
the brink Of industrial ruin by the eA-
pertinent were our ancestors willing TO
declare that no state shall coin money
emit bills OF credit, or make anything
but gold and silver roin tender Ia pay
ment Of ehts
Both cases we're extreme: yet they are
striking Illustrations Of the fact that in
this country all questions OF great I'M
portance are finally settled, not BY Presi-
dents, nor by Congresses, nor by the reg
islatures of the States. but by the hard
common sense Of the people, who, in their
own good time and way, have heretofore
settled all questions wlsely.-Johp Bach
McMaster In the Forum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
Kcnnebec Lee.

The Richmond Ice Company, since ISL
ana our predecessor Captain A -, en-
cooll since 1865 have sold kennepec
Rivcr Ice I'm the city of Richmond. Dur
ing an that time We nave heard OF NC
case OF illness caused by It's use. ana
- 10 orr patrons. We shall continue
70 handle IL. and trust to receive. the
usual number Of customers and nope
for more. Rates the same as Tor the
lost four years Az we have not I'm the
nat found II necessary 10 furnish Ger
tiacates from physicians with each piece
sold. we shall not attempt 10 do 1t this
year. ,.,,~..,, ,l.r, ro,rpANrv
u IANDERKIN, superintendent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

Easter Books in dlinty bindings,
Booklets and Cards, the beauty OF
which exhausts our powers OF
description. New Books.
Beyond the Dreams Of Avarice'" by
Besant. $l3S. ,-...
Duncan, Si.iS.
Father Stafford" by Hope author OF
Prisoner OF Xenda,' 65c.
The Golden House" by Charles Dud-
ley Warner S.ts.
NAPOLEON from Corsica 70 st. Helena"
$50 engravings. fac-simile or famous
paintings OF the world, SOB.
"Bourrienrs Life Of Napoleon vols.'
$3.50. 40 49,
Anything in Table Glassware is
getabie in the Strawberry, Diamond
and Fan.Cut pattern. Maybe
seventy articles and shapes. It's
almost as brilliant as Cut-GlasS,
being the very highest grade of
pressed ware.
Water Tumblers 45c dozen.
sauce and on Decanters, &c,
Toothpick- Holders. &C..
Water Bottles, i0c.
Greamers, l5c.
Ice Tubs, with dralners, 25c.
Tall Water Pitchers, Dc.
Finger Bowls, loc.
Large Berry Bowls DC.
Large Footed Punch Bowls. $50.
Covered Butter Dishes, loc.
Cake Stands, 25c.
Tall Flower Vases, various shapes, Sc.
There's little doubt but that
GRANITE lRONWARE will out
last ten pieces Of tin-besides, it's
absolutely safe for all uses. The
perfect kitchen utensils, 81.
Cases 90 on sale to-day at
SPECIAL UNDER PRICES. A
hint or so.
Roasting Pans. 29c. instead OF soc.
Mix Pans, &c, instead or Nc.
MIX Pans. l5c. should be DC.
soc Fry Pans. Zic.
SIC Rice Boilers. 49c.
SIS Tea Kettles for SIC.
Big lot Preserving Kettles, lsc, any Tor
SOC Cocoa-shape Dippers. poe.
Seamless Sauce Pots large Size usually
s.. for &C.
For to-day only we will offer
72o large size nicely Japanned
Covered Chamber Pals, sold
usually for 49c each, for i2c. lone
Pail to single purchaser.l
I,onr-Handle Tipped Sauce Pans. S..
Covered Buckets re. usually 35c,
Covered Long Handle Sauce Pans. zoe
value, BE.
Large Dish Pans. 81 ana sl.5 sort
All. ARTICLES ADVERTISED IN
SUNDAYS PAPERS WILL HOLD
GOOD TO-DAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
!t5!!lS!IFE|:::N!|:',!.4
C@S--.'A'A-'ss%

Owing to the rain all prices
advertised in Sundays paper hold
good To-Day.
We never tire of telling you OF the
many and exclusive things we
show.
Every day novelties appear from
the very best and most noted de-
signs of the fashionable world. All
that's new is sure to be found here
and awaits your approval.
The silk assembly is made more
interesting by these newest French
arrivals. Look the assortment over,
price them. Good many old delu-
sions are giving away under our
way of bookkeeping.
Used to be goods were high when
YOU wanted them, lower when
YOU'D left the dealer IN the lurch.
Now we start the season with
savings.
qs-inoh Pure-Silk midas I'm all colors,
black and white included, PC a yafd.
Changeable Embroidered Taneta SILKS
69t 81 value. .,
BIacS Peau de Sole. best, $50 value,
cyinkied Pttsse Crepes with Dresden
figures, 50c. l5c value.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

A Republican journal refers to Thomas
Jefferson as the famous Republican,
Democrat" Even the distinguished ueau
do not escape partisan press misrepre-
sentatIon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

It is said that since the death OF his
wife. Allan G. Thurman, THE Old Ro-
man" has become a strict recluse. He
reads most of rtc night and spends
large portion Of the day asleep IN his
library at Columbus. He is now eighty
two wears Of age.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

Surrender" we reprint this morning
Colonel Charles Marshalrs address. giving
an account OF an eyewitness. which Is
vivid and interesting picture Of the great
event.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

The presence of Secretary Gresham at
Fortress Monroe for recuperation does not
necessarily mean that he is tired OF the
Monroe doctrine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

A woman has just died in California
whose claim to fame is that she spanked
Grover Cleveland in the sos. Dana ought
TO give her a monument.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

In denying that he is not guilty Of in
temoerance as TO drink. Mr.. Cleveland
used language which Dr. Lansing may
pronounce intemperant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

1t is useless to state that Superinten-
dent Byrnes did not make tnat anony-
nous contribution of $500 20 the Park
hurst fund.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

A bill has passed the lower house Of
the New York Legislature prohibiting the
sale Of jewelry in Buffalo in the daytime
nv gaslight. Addicks is doomed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
What Do You Want,
1l8 Best for Your Money p?

We are sure We can ill the bill.
Do not understand that this is an
idle boast, but genuine, solid facts
which you will find substantiated
by investigation, which we assure
you, will be pleasure to have
YOU DO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

The rise in cotton has been signalized
by the election Of Mr.. Cotton. The Demo-
cratic candidate for Mayor in Cleveland,
Ohio.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

The late season has delayed some of
the crops, but Easter viii bring forth
the usual crop of bonnets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

Strong made a good Mayor until some
one was indiscreet enough to say 'presi-
Dental possibility" TO him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

Burglars at Moundsvllle. W. Va. broke
into a store. but stole only spring suits
of clothes. and dudedom is uneasy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

FRYE. OF Maine, is displeascd with Cleve-
lands foreign policy, but the President
is not perturbed by small Fryes'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

Cleveland wishes it understood that he
does not Ego to seek Bisseii.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

President Cievelands Sunday sermon
with DR.. lansing as his text was short
but to the point.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

The Barnum show has female clown
an appropriate role for the new woman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

April showers make May flowers as
wen as umbrella thieves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

Actor Tree will leave I'm the spring and
his memory will ever remain green in
Boston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

McKinley's presidential bee is leading
him a merry chase.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
RIBBONS.

Fluttering webs Of Cupid'S Ell
tangling. Here, as all over the
store, quality counts. Great buying
makes the price, and usually the
price is lower than elsewhere.
Beautiful line Of All-Silk and
Satin Rib bons in Dresden effects.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
DRESS GOODS.

Easter exhibit of Dress WoolenS,
exclusive selections, perfection OF
coloring, at under prices.
Here IS a counter of them marked
March importation, 1895, 50 they
are.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
vskoa In thr Wrong Iabby.

London's scandal-mongers ought to
grow fat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

The public invited to Inspect our
Plants and Cut-Fl0wers all this week,
Store and greenhouses open untl ~
o'clock every night. j. H. harvey q
Co. west Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
MILLINERY.

Any performance loses its charm
when it has a labored or studied
effect. So with a Bonnet. Take
those turned out from our Millinery
Parlors. Every one charming
beyond doubt. The Easter MILL
merry is ready.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09
LADIES' SHlRT-WAISTS

We've easy control of this market,
be they Silk, Lawn, or PeIcale.
The latter well shaped, Numbered,
Collar and Cuffs, 25c each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

Miller & Rhoads.
VIII make a special announcement III
Wednesdays Times. Watch 1or H.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-09

Easter Books in d3inty bindings,
Booklets and Cards, the beauty OF
which exhaustS our powers OF
description. New Books.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-12-30
rhp cln.. company coming.

Tho Cluss Company. which IL to APP
penrat the Opera House next Thursday
evening, January .. In composed OF emil
nent artists and the general public ns
well az the patrons OF classic art viii
have an opportunity OF hearing for the
first time Miss Anita Romnina CluhH,
ono OF the few great harplEts Of the
world, and Jennie Garden Steward. the
renowned soprano date Of the Helm
r1oh's Grand Opera Company: also
Miss Irene Rowland, OF the Boston
School OF Acting, aud May Blossom. the
beautiful classic dancer, besides Mr.. c.
Vanmoter Gates. the versatile young
motor. The plays chosen for prcAcnta-
ton here are "The Barons wager
French comedy, the scene laid In Paris,
and "a Set OF Turquoise" beautiful
little romantic Ecene laid IN Southern
Italy. The entertainment Is both cdu-
catlonal and amusing
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-12-30
LOCAL sREvIrIgs.
Matter, OF Minor sromsnt Ia and AboW
this City,

tntteft OF hilhof Mohlcih IA NA" Ao""'
this City,
The Grand this evening-"Tho City
Sports"
An extensive addition Is being erect
ed 70 the top story OF the Peabody
building,
This morning the tin mill at the
Aetna StRndnrd works will resume OPP
eratIons In full
\ large number OF balls are an
nounced for the coming week, several
nearly every evening.
Anna Norman had her hand badly
lacerated In the cogs OF u machine NJ
the Wheeling laundry,
Last evening the Krlegeryereln gave
a pleasant holiday entertainment AZ the
Beethoven soclety's hall
Saturday evenings police court was
a blank and there were but two CONF
mon cases In the morning
Another special meeting OF the city
council has boon called tor this even-
ing, 10 attend to special business,
A slight blaze was caused In the post
office az Elm Grove by u defective ilue,
but no damage worth mentioning re-
suited.
During the holiday shutdown the
sanitary pottery ut Tiltonville Is put
ting In a new battery OF boilers ana
will make other needed repairs.
Tramps accidentally set fire 10 the
old HempheId building, ut the Wheel
ing stock yards. and but for the timely
discovery OF the flames II would have
been burned down.
The county commissioners commit
tee on court house and Jail will meet
to-day. preparatory TO the first meet
ing OF the board for 1896, which VIII be
held next Monday,
"Klllarney." the beautiful Irish dra-
mn, closed It's engagement at the
Grand Saturday night 10 good business
II Is one Of the best OF plays OF its class
and is put on by ? good company
DR.. ottmau. the eminent Columbus
specialist, announces that he VIII meet
all his patients at Rellaire January !,
as no viii not go to Bridgeport to-mor-
row, on account OF the smallpox there
George Martin, n plain drunk, was
run In yesterday by officer Bauers, and
officer Bnhb put In John Nolan as a
vag. These were the only cases on the
docket last night for this mornings po'
lice court
A gigantic snow pillow, the largest
made, was brought up by the Ohio
River railroad yesterday, and trans
Gerred here for the east. II Is OF tho
Russell pattern, and Is both efficient
and ornamental.
Yesterday a union meeting OF the
American Mechanics, Junior order and
Daughters OF Liberty was held at tho
hall at 1914 Market street, and Rev
William II. Hadcn made an interest
INK and eloquent address,
Mayor Caldwell has received n mani
festo OF the Cuban revolutionary party.
addressed to the people OF the United
States OF America, and signed by En-
rique Jose VarOna, II Is an appeal for
the sympathy OF the people OF this
country
Mr.. Andrew Browne. who Is to Join
the firm OF Thomas Hughes & Co. with
the new year. has been connected with
q fashionable establishment In New
York as cutter, instead OF at Pitts
burgh, as inadvertently stated satur-
day He will be decided acquisition to
the house and credit TO the tailoring
Industry In Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-12-30
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Strangers In the city aud Wheeling
Folks Abroad.

Strangers In the City aud Wheeling
Folks Abroad.
Chris ZiegIer. Of Marietta, Is visiting
Wheeling relatives.
Miss Olive LIngermann is visiting
relatives at Pittsburgh.
Mr.. c. +. Wagner, jr., of Chicago. is
here visiting his parents.
Miss Kate Ashley is the guest OF Miss
Annie Myers, OF Steubenville.
Mr.. Walter Brandau. OF the South
End. Is home for the holidays. He Is
selling soap on the road.
The Behler arrivals yesterday were:
II. Shaffer. Warrington; W: W. Crops
Proctor: J. W. Williams, sistersville.
George Otto, OF the North End. has
returned home from the College OF
Dentistry, In Cleveland. to spend the
holidays with his parents.
Late arrivals at the Windsor are ]. r.
Neice and wife, Slstersville: q. X. Eek
er. Parkersburg; ]. w. Burchinhl ana
T. ]. Parsons, Moundsville.
L. II. McNamara, Warrington; Frank
@. Armstrong, Pittsburgh. and Charles
c. Sterrett, Washington, Pa, auto
graphed at the Mcclure yesterday
Miss Ella and John Clator, who have
been attending the Buchnnnon semi
nary, are at home spending the holi-
days with their parents at Mt. de Chan
I'll.
Among the guests at the Stamm yes
terday, were Misses Eta md Elizabeth
Dunlevy, Cameron; Or. II. II. Fleming,
Pittsburgh; Major J. c. Miller, Pitts
burgh/
Mrs. Lucy Lorlng Milton, OF 81. Louis,
accompanied by her little son, arrived
yesterday for a holiday visit 70 her
father Major AionEo Loring. at Monu-
ment Place. Elm Grove.
Charles Brlllcs. the popular md ne-
compiiahed brother OF cvorybOdy's
friend, Henry.M.. the tailor, came down
from Wheeling yestertihy. to refresh his
memory az to what Ii true metropoli-
Htnn life. Mr.. Brilles IL thorough gem
tlcnan. whom we ara glad to meet
sIaterayille Drill,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-12-30
NEW YEARS RECEPTION
Given ut the Y. ". q. A.-A Good Pro
gramme Has Keen Arranged.

Given ut the Y. ". g. A.-A Good Pro-
grRmms Has Heen Arranged.
The iirst OF January is always hap
py day Mt the Young Mems Christian
Association building. Extensive pre-
paratlons have been made for the re-
ception and open house next wcdnes-
day. The building will bc gally deco
rated, the attractions will be numerous
and varied and the welcome TO the
youne men callers will be cordial. The
reception viii continue from . 10 10
o'clock. YOUNG ladies' wlll assist mem
berH Of the association 20 receive, re-
frOshnentB will be served, hnnd-hnll
will be played In the gymnasium, there
will be phOnogrnph rccitnl anh liter-
AIRY and musical entertainment 49,
has been the custom for ten years the
refreBhmontH' Will BE- In charge OF the
ladies' NJ The Union benevolent Society.
The society meetings have always been
held In the association building hnd
these ladies provide and serve the re-
froahmcnts 1T the New Years reception
The evening programme VIII INCLUDE
thu following talent Mrs, FlOtn VIII.
fans, Miss Hnd Hastings, MlHs MOHTans
nahhn, Dr. i ~, Mcclure, Mfr. James
Morgan, AIr. Il. e. Dlrah and the idenl
Mandolin cub. All young men are In.
Wltcd 10 call during the reception. The
evening entertainment wlll he FREQ hut
M tho hail IN always crowded on such
occasions II has been decided 10 reserve
aeata for ton ugnlg
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-12-30
MUSIC HAp CHARMs
How the "On Prince OF sIStersNiliC Made
His Lucky stroke.

How the ''Oll Prince" or hlsterhNIic hhue
IlsLucily stroke.
Lew Gorham. the young oil pioneer
OF slstersville, was in Pittsburgh yes
terday. He acquired his title through
his sudden acquisition of the ''unearned
increment" snys the Times, and he
spends II with n lavish hand. He Is
scarcely twenty-five years old. and
there was stroke OF genius In bis max
ing ten-strIke In the oil field. He was
n rOuStnbOut on one OF the numerous
gangs OF men working in the new Held.
While laying two-inch line through a
farmers land he became acquainted
with the owner. Young Gorhum is n
versatile musician, and II is said he so
favorably impressed his farmer host
with his powers OF song and story that
he was able to buy the oil and gas rights
on the farm for 800 II was not long
before u pool was found on the place,
and the young man disposed OF his
rights to the Standard for $4,000. The
Mllburu deal gave him some more capl-
tai, and he went to Waverly, where a
$500 purchase was changed into $4,000
cash. The slstersville oil Review has
christened him "The Young oil Prince
OF Sistersviile." Although spending the
money freely, II is said he Is wisely
making money out of money.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-12-30

2lmInerman's power as n drawing
card Is clearly apparent In Australia.
When he made his debut at Adelaide,
q. 900 attended. A few days later at
sydney, 10000 spectators paid TO see
him ride. and Hundreds were turned
away" according to newspaper report
Al the Sydney meet, Zlm competed IN
hut one race. the half-mile Australian
handicap. He won his heat In ! ;2l 10,
and the final IN l;l6 SIS, easily beating
Parsons, ireland and Lewis, His cleo
trifying sprint aroused the crowd to a
hIUh Mitch
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-12-30

AZ the opcn House Saturday attor.
noon and evening HOyta very funny
comedy, "a Texas Steer" was very
much enjoyed by two good audiences.
n is not 10 loudly fnrcicni az most Of
Hoyt'B pinyn, and Mr.. Tin Murphy and
MlIn Dorothy Shcrrod as the congrcss-
nhnI and his daughter showed talent
fully III 10 the nnH standard which The
piece demands. II In q most enjoyable
performance ~ given by Mi MurphyH
company, all Of whom ure c0mpctcgt.
aud II made one Of the best hits OF the
SEASON,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-12-30
ATLANTIC TEA COMPANY.
AIIANIIO IIA OOHL M I.
Tea Sets.
Toilet Sets.
Dinner Sets.

All suitable for the Holiday trade We
have an immense variety, all Of the very
latest shapes and decorations Do not
fail to examine our stock and loarn our
prices before purchasing. You will dad
our goods equal to my in every respect,
and our prices 40 per cent lower than
tho exclusive crockery houses.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-12-30
GENERAL SPORT,
corhou In asiais of COLLAPSE ChuIwlel1's
Ideas Abaut the Pltchoris IIo1.

Ideas AboWt the PitChnt's boa'
Jerry Marshall, who whipped Parry at
the Metropolitan club in this city, Is to
be one OF the minor stars at the Mahcr-
Fltzslmmons tournament at III Paso,
lie " on tho card 10 meet the cnam-
plon llght-Welght Dixon.
Fltzsimmopg and Martin Julian have
made up their quarrel at III Paso. Ju-
llRn had purchased tickets To New York
for himself and mother, and was max
Ing his preparations 10 leave, when
friends brought the two men together
and they shook hands and made up
According to n friend OF Corbctt, the
blg fellow Is going tho snnie road tray
eled by poor Jack Dempsey The iirst
to recognize the trouble Is said To have
been "Bllly" Brady, who Is now ON MS
way To Australia. Brady, II w said,
know that Corhett's method OF HE was
the cause OF hla trouble and last year
warned him that physical rs well as
mental collapse would be inevitable II
he did not fnco squarely about,
Eight thousand persons attended the
benefit Of Peter Mahsr, At Mndldon
Square Garden, Saturday night Ma
her was greeted with considerable APP
plnuse but there was u great deal OF
uiAuVIhlnllutUA Ilhlllltakfh hNAHh W
the substitution OF Billy Woods, NJ
DcnveY, for Jim Hall as his sparrlng
partner Makers condition did not I'M
press the knowing ones very fnvorably.
Harry Chadwick is urging the League
Legislators 10 change the form of the
pitchers box. The HtatlstIcian Is IN fn-
vOr ot piece OF rubber twenty-four
inches square, with sides two inches In
width. II Is urged the pitcher would
then have room In the box for his foot,
and Mt the same time any violation OF
the rule demanding that his foot he IN
thuprescribed position could be plainly
noticed By the umpire. He would have
the front line Of the box directly be-
tween first and third base, thereby III
creAslnG tho pitching distance few
inches.
There has been great deal written
about the incubatlng Central league,
but nothing has been 10 wide OF the
mark as the Plttsburg correspondence
of the Sporting Life. The only cor
rect statement Is that Wheeling,
Youngstown, New Castle and Wash
lngton will be In the circuit, but when
McKeesport. Bradford and Akron are
mentioned as being seriously consider
ed Ms members Of the league the writer
stands self-Confcssed as knowing moth
ing about the projects OF the promoters
OF the league.