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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
Baseball Gossip.

Rassett, of Providence, is not dead TO the
world. His record in all departments of
the game in 1896 s'better than that Of some
alleged stars.
L is stated on good authority that Lave
Cross will pf=y in Cleveland next season.
A deal is said 10 be on for Mexican, Cleve-
lands shortstop.
Ducky Holmes IS said to be certain of
place on the Louisville outield next sea-
son. This means the retirement OF Nc
CTeery or Pickering.
New York has signed new left fielder OF
the name of Dennis Hoole. He comes from
the Connecticut League, and is said to be
a wonder, of course.
In case he is not sold or exchanged to an
advantage, Jack O'ConnOr probably will
play in right field for Cleveland next sea-
son, succeeding Blake.
Tcm LOTUS. of Columbus wants a new
team. Last season, holding a one-year
franchise, he did not feel like spending too
much money on an experiment. He has
started out well in landing Jack Crooks for
second base. Bill Wilson, Pete Daniels
Bumpus Jones Boswell and Butler will be
held. but the others will be turned adrift.
The addition of Connors, Preston and
| Hulen gives COmiskey quite team in St
| Paul Hulen. il will he remembered, played
! sholt for Philadelphia a good part of the
| season. COmiskey'S nfield will be: Glass
cock, first base; Connors, second base;
! 0,Rourke. third base; Hulen, shortstop.
! pitchers, with plenty of time to bolster up
! that department.
| The spring trip of the Detroits is not yet
perfected. although il has been taken for
! granted that Nashville would again be the
training ground. Mr. Van DCrbeck has
! been importuned to take the team to Hot
! Springs. and he Will go there in a few
| weeks to see the land. If he likes the sur
roundings. and can see his way clear to a
/ few exhibition games. the Tigers will re-
I pert at the city of baths Van Derbeck Is
| determined not to spare expense in getting
! his team ready for the next race
| The claim is made that Ewing was on
4 excellent terms with all the players in the
Cincinnati team 1t would require the
strongest kind OF afiidavits to make the
pubic OF Cincinnati believe this. and these
Sfidavits could not he secured. There are
/ just two persons on the team who are IA
! whose genial disposition allows him TO
/ make friends with everybody, and who
I stands very high with Messrs. Brush and
/ Lloyd. The other man is Holliday.-Times-
! Star.
| Shortstop Corcoran. who has been disabled
! ever since he ran nail in his foot in the
] early summer. IS at Mount Clemens with
/ Here Burnett Recently President Van
/ Derfegk went out to see him, and reports
that the PLAYER vas walking on a crutch.
/ lie had a talk with CorCOran, who said he
| lad improved right along until recently,
! when cold set in. The swelling in his
| foot has gone Gown. but he dose not look
| well. Mr. Van DerbeCk said he wanted TO
! settle the matter of a shortstop for next
wear. and II CoTcoran thought he would be
able 10 play p. would Ike TO have him sign
a contract. This CorCOran refused TO do,
/ and later he would not submit to an exam
also present His reason for not signing is
! unknown.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
TO SUPPLY EQUIPMENT.
With Kansas City, PittsburS
q Gulf officials.

E. ]. Barney, of Dayton, o., a member Of
the firm of car builders of that place, is at
the Coates House. His visit to Kansas City
at this time is to meet the officials of the
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf road and
secure the contract for the equipment re-
qlired for their line when it is opened for
traffic to the Gulf in the spring. The line
was we'll equipped for operation Of the road
as far as completed, but with the opening
of the system which makes it a long and
important line there will be needed a large
" increased equipment for both freight and
passenger traffic. To supply the line with
what is needed would suit Mr.. Barney and
lha is here to get the contract for the cars
If he can He was with President Stilwell
Saturday and will meet him again this
morning and remain here for several days
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
PRESIDENT STICKNEY HERE.
helm Accompanying the Chicago
Great Western Magnate.

President A. B. Stickney and Vice Presl-
dents Arnold Kalman and Ansel Open
helm, of the Chicago Great Western rail-
way, arrived in Kansas City from St
Paul yesterday afternoon, and are at the
Coates House. They expect to stay here
for week in order that they may inspect
their new mammoth elevator now nearing
completion in Kansas City, Kas, and
make the necessary arrangements for hav-
ing it operated when ready for business.
They left st. Paul three days ago and
since that time have been making a tour
of inspection over their line through Iowa
They came from Des Mones, Ia, yester-
day and were pleased with what they saw
along the line.
This is their first visit to Kansas City
since the big elevator was started and
they were delighted yesterday when they
rode by it and saw how nearly completed
it was. The elevator will be one of the
largest in the city or in the West and has
many advantages over any other Western
institution of that class. 1t is certain
TO be an important factor in the grain
business done here.
1t is the purpose Of the company to open
the elevator for business just as soon as 1t
can be completed and work on it is being
rushed as rapidly as possible. The Chi
cago Great Western Company has deter
mined to continue carrying grain from the
WesC and has taken an active part in COM
pelling proper recognition of the import
ance of Kansas City by the other lines,
and has put up the elevator to enable 1t
to properly handle grain business.
The company has other enterprises in
view, one being the erection of a large
warehouse near the elevator and it is quite
| likely it will be built during the spring.
The company owns some land near the
place and intends TO lay many extra tracks
and greatly improve its terminals for the
prompt handling of its business. It is per-
fecting its arrangements locally to handle
! business speedily and in any amount. and
! vii! continue TO make such improvements
| as the demands or opportunities warrant.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
PAYSoN TUCKER CAUsTIC.
Unique Conditions Under Which the
Human Heart Is Capable of
Lofty Impulses.

After the refusal of Payson Tucker, vice
president and general manager of the
Maine Central, TO tender his resignation at
the request of the board of directors, the
latter declared the office Of general man
ager vacant. Upon being advised of this
fact, Mr.. Tucker addressed the following
letter 10 the chairman Of the executive
committee:
'Lrcius Tuttle, President Boston & Maine
Railroad, and the Chairman of the Ex-
ecutive Committee of the Maine Central
Railroad.
"Gentlemen.-I have been officially in
formed that my services as vice president
and general manager of the Maine Central
railroad will no longer be required. 1 am
deeply touched. This act of Kindness so
nobly conceived and deliCately oonsum-
mated, teaches me that all is not base and
sordid in this world, and that the human
heart, when connected with the Boston &
Maine railroad, is capable of high and
lofty impulses. Wishing you a pleasant
journey to Boston this afternoon, I am, as
ever, PAYSON TUCKER
President Wilson, of the Maine Central,
made the following statement in regard to
the action of the directors: There are
| differences of opinion existing between the
Maine Central directors and Payson Tuck
er, who has for several years occupied the
| poSltion OF general manager, anu Lne DOaIu
| to-day elected George F. Evans general
manager, but Mr.. Tucker re:slains a direct
or of the road and vice president The in
fiuence and labor on Mr. Tucker in bring
ing the road to it's resent state of eff
cheney is fully appreciated by the owners
| of the property and by the general pub
| lie, and all will be glad to know that the
company IS stin to have the benefit of
| Mr.. fuckers advice. while he will devote
himself more exclusively to the manage
| ment of his own private affairs, which are
| extensive and important. The strain at
| tensiant upon the management of a prop
| erty so large as the Maine Central is so
! great that at the end of twenty-one years
service Mr.. Tucker has richly deserved a
relaxation and change" Mr.. Tucker has
| been in railway service since 1853, and has
| been vice president and general manager
| of the Maine Central since 1882. From 1875
| TO 1852 he was superintendent of the road
and was formerly general agent of the
| Boston &, Maine.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
"Managers National AthIetic
VIII Coach Columbia Crews.

New York, Dec. 6.-WaIter B. Peet, Col
umbia's famous rowing coach. will proba-
bly, have control of the Columbia crews
next spring. The graduate committee of
the Columbia University Union, which was
appointed some Snree weeks ago with pow
ers to select a coach, favors Mr.. Peet,
provided he is able to give enough time to
the coaching. 1t is believed that this can
be arranged. Mr.. Peet, in an interview
with Manager ]. L. Fearling, said to-day
that. in the event of his coaching the
crews, he will lengthen the stroke some
what. This is the only change he will
make. He does not regard the defeat of
Cornell and Yale by English crews as con-
elusive proof of the superiority OF English
rowing methods.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
RoADMAsrERs' ASSOCIATION.
Committees Appointed to Report at
Fifteenth Annual Convention

The following committees have been ap-
pointed to report at the fifteenth annual
convention of the Roadmasters' Associa-
ton of America:
Best method OF preventing creeping OF
rails-F. ]. Allen, c., B. & O., Aurora, III.
(chairman); H. w. Church, L. s & NJ. S;
c. stickney, B. & NJ. R.; ]. C. Hechler, d.
& r. G.; John Redington, L. V; r. A.
McQuaid, B. & A; r, y. Taylor, y. Y. C.
& H. r.
Tie plates, the benefits and results OBJ
tained from their use-E. E. Stone, 3. &
A, Springfield, Mass. chairman; J. B.
Moll c. N. & st. P; G. NJ. Brown, F. &
P NJ; D. H. Lowell, Pennsylvania; J. A.
Dodson. Southern; B. Murtaugh, y. D.; J.
C. Hechler d. & r. G.; r. P. Collins, y.
Y. n. H. & H.
Track joints. results obtained from use
of various devices-C. E Jones, c. b &
O., Beardstown. ILL., Cchairman); VI. Burke
NJ, X. & T.: a. s. Lippert, y. Y. c. & H
R.; P. Rockwell NJ, X. & T.. s. B. Bod
well, B. & NJ. R.; C. B. Lentell. B. & A. {:
NJ. Riddle, r.. f. & P; G. NJ. Brown, F.
& P. NJ; Walter A. Hill, Southern Pacific
Is it more economical to put in ties out of
face or in patches?-F. r. Coates, N Y,
y. H. G. H, Stamford. Conn. (chairman);
T. Hickey, VI. c.; f. H. Bryant y. Y, N
II. &c H.; ]. A. Taylor, y. Y. c. & H r.;
W. II. Courtney, K. & w; NJ. J. Greeney,
L. V; P. Madden, c., NJ. & ST P.
Latest improvements n frogs and
switches-W. J. PrindIe, Pennsylvania com
pany. Chicago, Ill. (chairman; H. G.
Hetzler, c., B. & O.; w D. Otis, n. Y.
c. & H. r.; D. H. Lowell. P; H D. Han
over, B. & o. S.-W.; W. H. Mautz, c., S.
& H.
Paper-"Best method of directing and
supervising the work of section foremen;
ba fOr ba
information of the roadmaster to enable
him to successfully direct and control the
work?" by H. W. Church, L. S. &; NJ. s..
Englewood, Ill.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
INTERNATIONAL BICYCLE RACE.
IN Madison Square Garden at an
EnrIy Hour This Morning.

New York, Dec. THE great interna-
tioual bicycle race commenced this (Mon-
day. morning in the amphitheater OF Mad
ison Square garden. There were 5000 p.eo-
pie in the garden at 1910, when the rare
started. Champion Zimmerman was una
ble to be present, and Eddie Bald fired the
shot that sent the twenty-eight starters on
their journey. Shock led at the end of the
first lap. He was closely followed by Red
ding and Linton, the British champion.
Shock was warmly appiauded. He cut out
hot PACE and there were several falls
soon after the start burt none of the riders
was injured
The entries contain the names of men
famed throughout the world as bicycle nd
ers. and every effort Will be made during
uhe week by some Of these champions to
lower records
one of the events will be an effort by Ed
die Bald. the champion of the United
States. to lower the mile record against
time.
Among the foreign contingent entered for
the contest in the delegation brought over
by Ed" Plimmer may be mentioned such
cracks as Tom Linton. champion of Wales,
AMI champion middle distance rider of the
world.
G Chapple. a well known English rider,
and J. u. Lumsden. a Scotchman. who has
won many laurels; W. A. EIkes and George
Cartwright. the oldtime English cham
pion distance pedestrian.
Among the other entries are Albert
Schock. the American who won the long
distance championship in this city in 1873
when he rode 600 miles: Frank Waller
Germany; Jules Dubois. France; Teddy
Hale, Ireland: Peter Golden. H. H. Mad
doN r. J. Flynn, E c. Moore. Albert
H,5mer. George Van Emburgh. America;
A. Hansen, Denmark: Fred Foster Ger
many, I'd NoE Steeg. Germany; Burns,
Pierce. Caraia, u H. Macleod. J. W.
Corklin. Ned Reading. :. /. Cassidy. Ma
ior Taylor, J :. Rice. J. r. Cannon. f
a.. Smith. G. W. AshiuEer \. g Nickel
aud J. A Glyck. all OF America.
The American cracks Schock and Ash
niger. when seen at the garden tonight,
beth said they were in condition to make
the race OF their lives. and they promise
- make il lively FOR any of the foreign
ers.
The garden presented handsome ap-
pesranoe last night with its decorations Of
bunting and la&s OF different nations,
among which "Old Glory predominated.
These decorations were given a pleasing
effect by the myriads of incandescent
lights
quite good sized crowd was in attend
aur" when the doors were opened at
o'clock and the crowd increased constant.
ly during the evening. When the score
board was placed in position it was seen
that the names II John Dubois, the French,
man. H. J. Flynn OF Rochester and 4 c
Nickel. IRE Norris'own Pa, boy. were
missing. and lt developed that the trio had
been scratched. Dubois having been unabl,
10 get here iu time. and IN. others having
concluded not 70 start. The other twenty,
eight were ga hand and started foul
abreast al the word 80"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
SENATOR BRICE BEHIND 1T.
A New Road to Complete the Parallel
ing of the Cincinnati, Ham
iIton & DAYTON,

Lima, O., Dec. 6.-Articles of incorpora-
ton for the Dayton Northern Railroad
Company, with general Offices to be To-
Gated here, were filed yesterday. The capi-
tai stock is $4,000, and the incorporators
are James B. Townsend, W. B. Richie,
C. n. Haskell, Edward r. Thomas, w. c.
Brown and J. E. McGrue.
The same interests which built the Lima
Northern are behind the new move, and it
means that if the Ohio Southern gets into
other hands the Lima Northern will be
built to Cincinnati and the Lake Erie &
Western will use the road TO Franklin, join
the Northern Ohio and Lima Northern, and
Will enter Cincinnati together.
The line is a Brice move and, when ex-
ecuted, the paralleling of the powerful Gin
cinnat, Hamilton & Dayton will be ef-
fected.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
Typographical Union Meets.

Typographical Union No. so, held its
regular monthly meeting at Labor head
quarters yesterday afternoon with large
number of members in attendance. The
situation regarding the differences that
exist between the union and the Ty-
pothetae were discussed. but no action
was taken as the situation has not changed
during the past week and there was moth
ing up for decided action. The members
stated that they were waiting for the Ty-
pothetae to take some action and until
that organization did something there was
nothing for the union to do but wait.
Delegates from the union to the State
Federation of Labor at jefferson City
during the first week in January were
chosen. The delegates are B. D. Carson
and A A Duke.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
SANTA FE EXPENDITURES.
Extensive improvements Made and
More Contemplated.

The Railway Age says confidence in the
property and in the business outlook is
indicated in a practical way by the state
ment that the Atchison, Topeka & Santa
Fe Company has during the last year ex-
pended nearly a million dollars for improve
ments. and will continue similar outlays
next year. Iron bridges are replacing
wooden structures, nearly $4,000 worth of
new steel rails will be laid in the spring,
and in other ways the surplus earnings
are being put into permanent betterments.
which eventually will bring returns to the
stockholders, while they will add to the
comfort and safety OF the public and will
put much money IN circulation through
the avenues Of manufacturing and labor.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
ANOTHER CONFERENCE TO-DAY.
Stockholders of the Missouri National
Bank viii Discuss the
BANKS AfTairs

The Stockholders of the Missouri National
bank VIII hold conference to-day to de-
eide on some plan of expediting the set
tlemeUt Of the banks affairs. They Will
also select some one to represent them with
the d=pcSitOrs' committee. The deposito-s'
committee expects to call a mass meeting
probably Tomorrow to hear what has been
determined on.
T. 3. Wallace, who has been appointed
receiver, had a conference yesterday with
Examiner FOrInan, and will do all Re can
in a few days to famIiiarize himself with
the situation 50 that he may be able 20
hapEile it when he takes charge. He hopes
to have matters in shape TO take charge
about Thursday.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
FROM THE NATIONAL CLUB.
Effort Ia Learn the Truth
Ahout FitE and ShnrLey

san Francisco Cal. Dec. 6.-Th're is n
prospect that Corhett and Fitzslmmous
may Dec brought together in this city IN a
ten round contest The Olympic Athlete
club. one of the oldest ani most influential
institutions of ~" city. has offered the
mer $500 10 light ten rounds under its
management Carnrtt has accepted the
FiZsimm5us
The directors 5f the National Athletic
Club sent the following statement to-day
to the Associated Press. explaining the
clubs position relative 80 the Fltzsimmons-
Sharkcy contest.
To protect the good name OF the club
ana as matter OF justice 10 the public we
lef- rothinE uudone 10 determine the cor
regtr.ss OF the claim made by FitzsimmoUs
tha, Referee Earp had robbed him OF the
decision over Sha'ksy- 4 committee Of six
physicians two Of whom We're designated
by ihe morning papers, examined Sharkey,
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
ANOTHER B. & O. INVESTIGATION.
Expert Little VIII BE Asked to Go
Over the Books Again.

1t is said that another investigation Of
the affairs of the Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road will be made by the Baltimore reor-
ganization committee, and Stephen w.
Little. whose report for the New York
committee has caused such a sensation in
railroad and financial circles, will. it is
said, be asked to go over the books again.
The receivers have concluded to produce
the books whenever called upon.
Members of the Baltimore committee say
the report that has been issued does not
tell how various sums were used, why Ger,
tain Improbable lines were acquired, who
were interested in them at the time of their
absorption by the Baltimore & Ohio.
whether or not the considerations were ex-
cessive, and the extent of the commissions
paid to the parties who negotiated the
deals.
The committee deems it essential to a
successful plan of reorganization to know
these facts and to ascertain further who
We're ex-President Mayors advisers and
whether or not they profited directly or in
directly through the sale of the unprofft-
able properties to the Baltimore & Ohio
company.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
SANTA FE COMBINATION CARS.
First of These Passed Through Yes
terday on the Limited.

On the Santa Fe limited, going west. yes
terday. was the first one of the combina-
ton baggage and smoking cars the Santa
Fe is having built for use on that train.
Since starting the limited, the company
has been using leased combination cars,
but with the resumption of the service
they placed an order for three new COM
bination cars. One has been completed
and was seen yesterday for the first time
in the city. 1t Is car of great length,
the baggage portion being forty-five feet
long. In the smoking portion is a buffet
and a large smoking room, where every
convenience for passengers Is found. The
interior or the car is beautiful and the ex-
terror Is equally pleasing. The other two
cars will be completed at an early day and
will be put into service at once.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
Simultaneous Chess Games.

New York, Dec. 6.-H. N PiIlsbury, at an
early hour to-day, concluded the consulta-
ton simultaneous chess exhibition given at
the rooms Of the Brooklyn Chess Club.
Forty-five persons participated in this
exhibition. Pillsbury won sixteen games,
lost seven and drew three.
Pillsbury is said to have broken the rec
ord for simultaneous chess playing in
America. the number of opponents and
boards being considered. He played with
experts, singly and in consultation, on
twenty-six boards. Some of Pillsbury's ad-
versaries have national reputation ]. E.
Orchard, of Atlanta, having formerly been
champion of the South.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
Sent to the city Hospital.

Paul Boss, 4 halr-witted German. was
picked up at The Union depot last night by
police officer. 10 whom he said he was A
maChinist. and was recently discharged
flCm Il large wagon mandatory in C.n-
cinTati. He also SAID he came from Grain
Valley Mo. yesterday on a freight train.
When Boss was taken TO the St Louis
avenue police station he complained OF his
feet hurting him. Surgeon Hyda was called.
and found the man 20 be suffering from
Chllhiains. He was treated and semi to the
city hospital.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
NEW SANTA FE BRANCH.
VIII Build n Line From ArnettvilIe
to Saltwater, o. t., During
the Coming Winter.

Saltwater, O. T, Dec. S-(special) The
people of this city have secured the right
of way and raised the $4,000 cash bonus
asked by the Santa Fe to build a branch
line from Arnettville, six miles north of
Perry, 70 this place. The work will un-
doubtedly begin on construction of the line
before January l and trains be running by
spring. From here the Santa Fe expects to
later push on to the coal fields in the Creek
Countrv
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
AHNTH GLAUS.

Do YOU want your part OF this
grand collection? Make your wish
es known in plenty Of time and be
sure that Santa Claus is not left in
doubt as TO what would please you.
Possibly a partial list of the goods
Santa Claus has in stock may be
an aid to you in making selections
In rich course sets, hand decorated
china. You will find soup sets. fish
sets. meat sets, game sets, salad
sets. coffee sets. chocolate sets. ice
cream sets. supper sets, oatmeal
sets. etc. In addition to these, you
will find about twenty styles OF
decorated China in open stock from
which you can select sets Of any
size desired. Fifteen of these are
OF the newest and most desirable
produced by Haviland * Co. Ic
yOu decide you would like 4 reGu-
lar dinner set. say OF one hundred
or one hundred and forty pieces,
you will find dozens to select from
in real China from $3.50 to 500.
Prices for these are lower now
than you ever knew them 10 be.
II a lamp, silk shade or rich
globe is desired you will find the
desirable stock of the city here
And don't forget our stock of rich
cut glass. II is superb, and IN
cludes the rich Libbey goods. In
art department some beautiful
works are to be found: notably, the
fine hand painted plates with
painted Centers, including Ruth"
The Three Fates," and others.
We will welcome you TO a full in
spectiOn of the stock.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-07
Door Of Hope Meeting.

There VIII he special meeting Of the
Door Of Hope Association in parlor .'S' al
the Midland hotel tomorrow afternoon al
> O'Clock. II is requested that all members
OF the association be present The man.
ayers Of the association desire to express
their thauEs to the school children of the
Manchester Ashland and Kensington
schools for their generous donations on
Thanksgiving