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The morning times., 1896-02-17
PETERS GREAT BLUFF.
Safe as Long as the AIkali Dust Holds
Out
Charles Mnttison In New York Even
ing Telegram

Charles Mntt;son In New York Even
ing Telegram
"Peter Gutter" alias ~ kali Pete sa t
in gloomy thought in his adobe hut at Las
Cruces. Twas but forty-eight hours to his
conflict with big Fist Bob,' alias the Nut
headed Kangaroo "Alkali Pete" was
well aware of thatfact. Hence the gloom.
The deepening shadows OF twilight envel-
oped ''Pete's'' manly form, but he did
not light the candle His eyesight was
too good. Like two Goals of fire cleaned
"Pete's' eyes in the gathering darkness,
but he could see no outlet OF escape from the
fists of the Kangaroo" The thought
that the Texas Rangers might rescue him
was somewhat comforting, but the danger
of failure again brought the pallor TO his
cheek.
"Oh, why didn't Corbctt whip 'Fitz' at
Hot Springs and get the freak out of the
way? see it all uow,'' he hissed. "Cor-
hett pretended 10 be friendly to me and
presented the belt to me so 'FitZ' would
'larrup' me again. I'll be revenged on
Corbett. I'll join the fire department,
aud then challenge him TO fight on a ladder.
But how am / to get out OF this?" he
shrieked. II can't stand having that
Australian 'divil jab my head off again.
1 had enough of that at New Orleans"
Srddcnly .Alkali Petc's'' head bulged
out with an idea. Rising quickly. he
walked outside OF his hut, and grasping a
handful of alkali dust he returned to the
gloomy interior. Shortly afterwards loud
cries from ''Pete's'' hut alarmed all his
trainers and hackers, who rushed pell nell
TO the scene. When the candle was lit,
pete" was found holding his hands TO
his eyes, which were rcd and mflamed.
isn't this toUgh?' he said. ''Spoils
my chance of whipping that Kangaroo.
| never did have any luck
Pete" was unfortunate, bat he seemed
contented.
Then came the learned Texan physician.
Acute ophthalmia,' he said, and Pete"
groaned with pain.
Pete" is safe till Tuesday and is happy,
because he knows there is plenty more
alkali dust at Las Cruces.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
sPoKEs FROM THE WHEEL

If you find d forward position the best,
lean. Don't bend.
Three new tracks are 10 be built in ire
land and il is likely that all viii he of
cement.
The first outdoor meet of the year viii
he held at the Catford track. London. on
Easter Monday.
company of military cyclists will be
organized in Philadelphia the last week
in February.
Austria : greatest tourist is a man
named KurZ, who covered IS.4Ss kilo-
metres LASS miles, during 1895.
WrdiSway the English long. distance rec
orti-breaker, will NOT ride during the COM
iEg season, business engagements interfer-
Ing.
Manufacturers cannow spend tl.eirmoDey
in the newspapers, where il viii do them
some good, instead OF supporting class B
teams.
Ohio was pledged TO Wilson, but the
delegates broke faith and supported FL
lott, and as a result Wilson'S friends
voted for Louisville.
Bunnel and Dick Kain will hold a car
nival of triumph over the grave OF
class B.
Agents should bear in mind that we'll
advertised machine is much easier to sell
and brings 4 higher price than one which
is not advertised.
Lumsden, the Scotch pro-, Will make an
attempt to place the hour road record at
thirty miles soon as he can find some one
to pay him for his trouble.
There are six cycle paths in Holland-at
Amsterdam. Utrecht Arnheim, Maestricht,
Sittard and Venloo. 1t is rumored that at
The Hague and Pidbourg tracks are likely
to be constructed.
Michael and the Linton brothers will take
partina twelve-day professional Tournament
that is scheduled to open ut the Agricul-
tural Hall, London, on March is. A 100-
mile race will be the first event.
A South African cyclist was riding be-
tween Cape Town and Somerset, when an
ostrich commenced to waltz around his
machine. This continued for about half a
mile, when the bird brought its wings into
operation and rapidly cleared out of sight,
much to the relief OF the cyclist.
The brake is an important part of the road
machine. The method of its use should be
carefully considered. The rider should not
proceed too vigorously in applying it, and
never apply it unnecessarily. In an emer-
gency, where instant stopping is absolutely
necessary, it should be jammed hard down,
regardless of the tire. bat in hill-work, and
should always be applied cautiously.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
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NEW YoRK's DOG SHOW.
Twentieth Exhibition of the West.
minister Kennel Club

Twentieth Exhibition of the West
minister Kennel Club.
More than one thousand dogs VIII be on
exhibition at Madison Square Garden. New
York, next week. daring the twentieth
annual bench show of the Westminster
Kennel Club, one OF the most successful
organizations or lis kid in the world
1t is unnecessary 10 yay that the coming
exhibition will Ogtdo all others under
this clubs auspices, as figures speak for
themselves. The offerings are much
larger than heretofore. the classes more
numerouus, and the entries exceed, in
point OF numbers and quality, those or
any previous shows IN ta;s country. There
VIII be many Old fayOrites exhibited in
all the classes Some OF the new entries,
from report, viii be good enough to shake
up the champions for first Lonors and cause
the handlers to put an extra polish on their
charges.
over $12 ,0S0ffs offered in prizes. $4,000
of this being given by the Westminster
Kennel Club and the remainder as specials
from the Mastiff Club, the st. Bernard
Club. the Bloodhound Club. The Great Dane
Club, the Pointer Club, Irish Setter, Gordon
Setter, aud American spaniel Clubs, the
Collie Club, the Bulldog Club, the Bull
Terrier Club, Boston Terrier Club, Beagle
Club. Fox Terrier Club, Bs diington Terrie1
Club and Scottish Terrier Club.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
Rice NEWS and NOTES
Situation of the Outlaw Tracks
Remains Unchanged.
ANOTHER GRAMMAR STORY
The Famous Plunger Said TO BE
broke" nj Ingleside-yvo ork at Ben
ning's Progressing Finely-Flynn's
Chances Good-Horsemen at the
Ice PaIace-Hard Game AT 81. Louis.

The racing situation here is very much
the same as il was Il week ago.
The Maupin bill is for The present safely
lodged in the hands OF the judicial COM
mittee OF the Virginia senate, and until
they get through discussing il the question,
Ito race or not to race" must remain
unaus wered. The legislature has just two
weeks longer to sit, aud if they are going
TO vote en- the measure at all must act
quickly.
As far as the race track contingent is
concerned, their strong caId is to keep it
right where il is bow. If il never gets to
n vote they viii have won the fight and
for the next two years can race unmo-
Tested. On the other hard, they may not
be ahle 10 hold it back, and when it
comes up must be prepared TO make a
strong fight against it.
The numerous turf followers who are
quartered in town appear to be of the
impression OF late that the track coutin-
gent has all but Won the fight, and are
consequently al smiles. They spend their
time in raising a stake to go over 10 Ba!ti-
more TO PCT down a bet ard discussion
OF the outlook.
Work at the acrosS-the-river tracks goes
steadily on just as if there was no such
bug-s-'boo as the MaupiD bill hanging over
the heads OF the entire outfit. The tracks
present lively scene in the early morning
when the ponies are receiving their daily
caDters.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
BANKER GOING TO EUROPE
VIII Have Another Try at the Foreign
Cha ampionship.

George Banker has decided to return to
Europe for another campaign, and he viii
leave New York on the steamer ST Paul on
February 10. He expects to spend a few
weeks at one OF the German spas in order to
get into condition, after which he will train
for a month in Italy or Southern France.
The championship controversy has made
him anxious for another whrl round with
Protin, to whom the championship was
awarded, unfairly, as Americans generally
think. Besides that, Banker is anxious to
be with the Humber team, which is to be
put against the champion continental riders
for the different principal distances.
His friends have all united in urging
Banker TO take this step They think that
this should be his banner gear as cycle
performer. He has been riding since 1889.
showing a steady Improvement. He has
always taken excellent care OF himself, is
in perfect health. and stronger than ever.
He should certainly give good account OF
himself, and his many friends in Pittsburg
| and elsewhere hope that he may prove sue
cessful in his ambition to bring the worlds
! championship to his native city.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

Word comes from San Francisco that
Riley Grammar is badly beat In other
words, he has had bad season on the
coast, and is today on the muddy side OF
the financial sea. Though this may be
the case, his troubles win not last very
long. as lie is one of those shrewd gamblers
who will not be kept down unless his luck
considerably oyerbaances his Judgment.
He is onc OF tie coolest men who follows
the lurf. Though only about twent y seven
years Old, lie could and has watched a race
with SlGo.0c0 depending without turning
a hair His plunge on the match race he
tween Henry of Navarro and Domino at
Gravesend two seasons ago Will long be
remembered by those who were there.
He made nearly 100 bookmakcrs look
ike cigar signs, and wien lie looked over
his sheet the total amount depending on
the race was upward of SI25,000. He
watched the race from the lawn, and when
they were running head and head for the
last fuTiong lie never put in ''1oot"
OF any kind, but waited patiently until
the numbers were hoisted declaring it a
dead heat.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
/. oNE-F0URTH OF the
Deaths Due to Consumption,
Is the
BOARD OF HEALTH'S REPORT


Mr.. John II. Ritter, one OF Baltimore's
most prominent BARRIERS, 33S North Gay
street, gives the following report: For
paStfiye years have been great sufferer.
Ny head ached constantly My nose full OF
scabs, with greenish discharge. Throat
constantly dry and sore, dry hackey
cough, which would disiodge large flakes
OF phlegnl. had constant pain in chest.
Night sweats. No appetite, ] was weak
and pale. Constantly catching cold.
thought seriously OF selling out and going
TO Colorado, as Thought this climate was
killingme. Two yearsagoI was advised TO use
DR.. isher's catarrh Cure. began To i'm
prove at once. Gradually began 10 regain
strength. Ny cough left me, and ] can
say to the world it saved my life. con-
siderit the greatest discovery ever made, asI
had tried everything ever advertised, ETC."
Price soc. at all drug stores, and office 617
Fourteenth street northwest. Hours. to
IL and 3 10 3. Consultation free.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
BICYCLE SHOW IN WASHINGTON.
Rumored That Such Venture VIII
Be Made Next April.

There is talk of a bicycle show in this
city in the near future. as yet it has
amounted TO nothing. more than talk. but
in the course of a few weeks the matter
Will have assumed more definite shape.
The armory of the Washington Light In
fantry would probably be selected as the
best place in which to hold The exhibition.
Runor says the venture will be backed
by New York money and the latter part of
April win be the time selected for opening
the show. The complete ssueeess OF the
venture in New York is almost a guarantee
that it could be made success here, and
there Is no doubt that local enthusiasts
win giveit their hearty support.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

While the outlaw racing contingent is
sparring for wind with the supporters Of
the Maupin bill snd keeping the followers
OF the game on uneasy street, guessing
whether they will open up again, prCpara-
tions for the spring meeting OF the Wash
ington Jockey Club al Jennings are ait
ing along with sn.ootlmess that speaks
well for Tie attention and ability OF Presi-
dent HowIand and Secretary HELEN.
Work on the Buildings ana the steeple-
chase course is being rapidly pushed, and
long before the day set for throwing open
the gates 20 the public, everything will
be in spic span shape. The entire place
is to receive a fresh coat OF paint, from the
smallest post up to the grand stand,
which is being much enlarged.
A race track without a betting shed
will be somewhat of novelty, but that
is just what will be seen at Benning's.
The management is so anxious TO conform
with the law in every particular as re-
CARDS betting and the making of pools,
that they intend to leave no room for fault
finding.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
Three Davs Only.

The sale OF Bohemian glassware at the
salesroom of Walter h. Williams & CO.,
corner Tenth street and Pennsylvania ave
nue. northwest, will be eOntin ued daily,
at IL a m. and $3.50 p. m, for three days
only. This will be your last chance to
purchase these beautiful and rare articles
at auction.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

soliy Smiths proposed fight with Willie
Emith OF England is off. Smith refused the
Differ made by Arthur Lumley Of the Illus
trated News Of $1,000 and $500 expenses.
Hedemandeda a g., ,0C0purseand The National
Sporting Club does not consider him worth
thatamount. Johnny Murphy sbeenasked
70 take Solly Smiths place
The morning times., 1896-02-17

A letter TO Nick Long says sthatat Melbourne
on January 6, Tim Hegarty, the present
feather-weight champion OF Australia, met
and defeated Nick McCarty I'm eight rounds.
McCarty is brother TO Billy McCarty, who
was whipped by the late Jack Dempsey and
by Bob Fitzslmmons. Hegarty, who is re-
ported TO be cleverer than Young Griffo, viii
come 10 America shortly and try to fight
George Dixon or some OF the hefeather-weignts
hereabouts.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

Eddie Curry is after Barney Reilly again
and says he will not cease in his efforts TO
secure a contest until Reilly acknowledges
that be is afraid. Curry recently whipped
Bill Brierly or England and is mighty clever.
He is ready 10 box Reilly at lis pounds
Or Solly Smith at the same weight.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

The Philadelphia club has arranged the fol-
lowing exhibition games April 1, Nor
folk. at Norfolk; 2, Portsmouth, at Ports
mouth; 3, Lynchburg, at LyncIburg; 4,
Roanoke, at Roanoke; 6, Athletics, at Phil
adelphia; z, University OF Pennsylvania, at
Philadelphia; 8, Toronto or Syracuse, AT
Philadelphia; 8, Toronto or Syracuse, at
Philadelphia; 1 o, University of ofPennsylvania,
at Philadelphia; /, 13, and Ii. Athletics,
at Philadelphia; l 5, University of Pennsyl-
vania 'Ineligibies," at Philadelphia.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
THREE-CoRNERED FIGHT.
All Participants Were Arrested ano
VIII Answer in Court.

Edward Luhey were arrested yesterday
morning by Policeman Berry and locked up
AT ihe First precinct station charged with
affray- Theymen gave theiroecupatiOnsasa
printer, a driver and a bOokbinder, re-
spectively.
Theyimbibed too freely Saturday highland
the feeling evidently lasted over night
as they were found about IL O'Clock
yesterday morning engaged in a three
cornered fight
The men had a very hazy idea of what the
fight was a bout, but each evinced desiretO
do the other two. Later in the day all
three were released ON SO collateral each,
for their appearance in court this morning.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
WITHIN THE ROPES.

IL is quite probable that several nrst-cIass
bouts will be arranged TO take placethe same
evening as the Mca aaliffe-Lavigne contest at
Madison Square Garden. An effort will be
made TO have Kid Mccoy meet Tommy West
in fouT-round bout, the latter not being
satisfied that Mccoy is his superior.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

Johnny Anthony who is at present at El
Paso, has received an offer rtomeetanEaStern
bantam mattheNationalClubo at ofSanFrancisco
Anthony has not as yet replied to the offer,
but viii do so upon his return to this city
from the South.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

Joe EllingswOrth deplores The fact that lie
has lost the opportunity OF meeting Kid Nc
Coy in a contest. Eliinesworth and Mccoy
were matched before the Astoria Athletic
Club, and when Mccoy consented TO fight
Tommy Ryan the match fell through.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

Many comments We're exchanged by the
sports in town regarding Peter Maher's in
ability TO meet Bob Fitzsimmons owing to
having sore eyes. Some were inclined TO
pity the lrishman, while others were ready
TO condemn him. 1t was the opinion that
Fitzsimmons and Maher would never meet
in this country, and that the ''sore eyes
excuse was mere subterfuge to throw the
blame OF the fiasco off Dan Stuart's
shoulders.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

Eddie Loeber has notified the Astoria
Athletic Club that he win be unable tomeet
Billy job OF Harlem, owing TO illness, and
Eddie Sweeney OF Brooklyn, will take his
place. The pair will box eight rounds.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
NO OfdERS work SUCH Cures
DR.. WALKERS
Eminent Abilities and Pro-
feSSiondl Attachments
Have Long Been
Recognized.
he CURES WHERE OTHERS FAIL

Men suffering from nervous debility OF
loss or capacity, as a result OF OverwOrk,
mental worry, or past foIiies and excesSes,
are quickly restored by DF. Walkers
new scientific treatment. and 10 must be
admitted that DIR. Walker has a record OF
Cures such as has never been achieved by
any other physician in tine treatment OF
all disorders or the brain and nervous
system, diseases or the blood, skin, sc.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
ON THE DIAMOND.

'Scrappy' joyce and Crooks have been
putting in a hard winter at st. Louis" said
pitcher Theodore BreitenStein, when he
was In this city playing with the Derby
Winner" company. UNLESS | am much
mistaken it has been a case of hustle for
a grub stake They are familiar figures
at the track and whenever they raise the
wind have bet down on some good
thing"
The morning times., 1896-02-17
IN CITIZENS, CLOTHES.
Two Policemen Detailed to Bag the
Unwary Hobo.

Policemen Edlin and BushalI of the First
precinct were detailed 10 promenade the
downtown streets in citizens clothes last
hight and keep an eye out for tramps and
street beggars.
The policemen tramped about all the
earlier part OF the night AMI landed several
vagrants at the station house. The weather
was too cold, however, even for the hoboS,
and an unusually small number We're cap
tured.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

Thatstory about Win Mercer having small
poX has raised as much comment in local
circles as the Robison-Cleveland fiasco.
1t is stated on good authority that Win had
nothing worse than the measles.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

Though the appointment of starter has
not yet been officially made, it is a
well-known fact that Tom Flynn has been
spoken Of so highly that he is 10 to 1
shot for the position.
Speaking of Flynn to two wellknown
owners in the ST. James yesterday after
noon they were both OF the opinion that
there could be no better man. One of them
said: IF he could start horses all the
year round the same as he did al Brighton
the short time be was there, he would be a
phenomenon"
Mr.. Flynn was born in 1852, and lives
in Patterson, n. j. He is man of con-
siderab ble wealth, and is extremely popu-
lar with his townspeople. Some idea of
his character may be ha from n interview
with him published in 1898, when he was
speaker of the New Jersey house.
Are you ashamed of having it known
you were starter at Gloucester" he was
asked.
''WeI, ] guess not" he replied. "Some
people have queer idea of what starter
is. They seem to think that he deals cards.
Why, a starter at race track has a more
responsible position than any bank cashier.
Unless a1-Fgan is absolutely square, besides
being competent, he can't be a starter.
On the results of the races at Gloucester
there are millions of dollars staked every
week throughout the country. The mo-
ment starter loses his reputation for fair
ness his usefulness is gone. You can't
fool the men who bet Ed Cole In the
Evening Telegram.
The Ice Palace Saturday night looked like
an off day at the st. Asaph track. A
regular would have thought himself
suddenly landed in the paddock scrapping
around for a tip
j. M. Hill, with his select collection of
faithfuls, Flippen, Assistant Starter Nc
Keesey, Charlie Draney, who, by the way,
has joined Bob Dobbins and retired from the
turf, Al. Brooks and several lesser lights.
made quite a little group from the outlaw
turf world.
Ofconrse they were talking horse" and as
the only interesting topic on that line just at
present. is hequestion' when wilthey open,' -
that was about as far as they went. II
Flippen is a good prophet the touts and mis-
cellaneous collection OF turf follovsrs
The morning times., 1896-02-17

UHE contest Is waxing warm for the Dian
moDd Ring offered 70 the young lady
selling the most ticSets for
years supply of butter.
Donated by Gibbn~s,
the butter deass =.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

That report of a baseball combination
in the west looks very much like another
"pipe' story. Poor 'Robby'' is getting it
from all quarters.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
TIGER DOlED ALL SUNDAY
Jackson City Games We're Ready
but No Victims Came.
GAMBLERS KICK ON BAD LUCK

"Harry's" Place Was Open and Sold
a Few Drinks, But the Shell Game
Man Sat Sadly on the Bridge and
Swore at Things in General-It
Was the First Quiet Day in Moons.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
SIS A MONTH

Covers treatment and medicines.
Consultations free and confidential at
bis sanltarIuDI, l41l Pennsylvania avenue,
OFFICE hours daily. ! o To ., Wednesday and
Saturday, TO {; Sundays, 10 to IL.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

Connie Mack announces that he will take
only fifteen players to Hot Springs for the
spring training. Tebeau will have nine
teen in his Hot Springs delegation.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

President Frank Robinson, of the Cleve
land club, thinks that the ST. Louis franchise
is worth 100000 of any mans money, and
that Won der Abe could get that much for
it for the asking.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

Manager William Shettsline, of the Phila-
delphia club, yesterday received a letter
from Billy Hulen, who has been signed as
an inficlder. Hulen is located at Dixon,
CAL. and has been playing this winter in
that State. He reports that he is in good
condition and anxious to hear the old gong
sound.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

Pete Browning has sold out his Louis
vile saloon and wants to get into baseball
again. What memories it would recall to
see 1.-The Gladiator once more in harness.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

The coach of the Harvard team this
year will be known as the Instructor in
Baseball" But, then, Harvard is in
Cambridge and Cambridge adjoins Boston.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

Kelley, of the Baltimores. SAYS that he
has not yet made up his mind when he
will leave Baltimore for Hot Springs.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

A catcher by the name o2Carey has
signed with the Toronto Eastern League
club He is a brother TO Baltimore George
Carey and halls from Ohio.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

Those reductions in Mems
Furnishings are worth your
special notice. Call.
MAYER's!
9 Pennsylvania Gloves,
a Shirts,
a krnnna EAALnAAk.