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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

the Abbey e. Grau opera companv =,
was announced that Lassalle had ro-
tired from the stage and would devo,e
himself to manufacturing operations
out the temptation OF the footlights
IL evidently too strcng for him 10 re-.
sist and he has again fallen. a Will
victim. into Mr.. Grau's snare Jassa,
was member OF the Metropolitan on
era company during the season OF 1892.
"a. appearing In Chicago as Valentine
In Faust" Escamillo in Carmen"
Amonasro In Aida" Frederick OF Tel
rsmund in "Lohengrln," Conte al San
Bris In THE Huguenots' and Nelusko
In 'LAfricaine." His Valentine ana
Eseamilio were generally regarded as
local performances, but his fine and i'm
posing presence. splendid dramatic
ABILITY and resonant voice always con
trlfuted largely to the success OF any
opera In which he appeared. There
was sensational story afioat of a
threatened duel between I.assalle and
The secretary OF Jean de Reszke. whe
difieulty leading up TO the prospective
blood shedding. which never eventual
ed, occurred in the corridors OF the
Auditorium hotel In this city. A cnal-
lenge Is said TO have passed between
the parties with the proyiso that the
blood letting should occur on French
soil, But the trouble all ended in
smoke and suit at law The quid-
nnnes. however. were OF the opinion
that Lassaile'g absence from the com
pany last season was due TO Jean de
heszke's adverse influence. II this Is
true the trouble has evidently been
compromised. and the great baritone's
return will crafty music lovers. He
will be heard here firs; as Valentine in
Faust"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

DR.. Streeter. of Glens Falls. N. Y.
very estimable hofeemaI and breeder,
tells me there We're watches held on
John II. Gentry the mile he paced
2:011a, which licked 1t off in even time
-2:0l-and one OF the watches In the
stand had 1t 2:01A. never have had
any doubt as to the correctness of their
timing, but many seem to have done so.
Many times ii Is hard to give credit TO
horse which is an active competitor
to ones favorite. Joe Patchen is prob
ably more popular horse. than the lit
tie Ashland Wilkes horse. He has
ever been considered as gamer and has
raced we'll during his career. His great
three-quarters at Freeport in 1896 80
showed him to be as fast brush
horse as Gentry. However, in Andrews
hands John r. Gentry is a far better
horse than he has ever been and prob
ably at his best. His owner has an
nonnced that having proved he can
race gamely when In condition he will
not be started in future free-for-alls, so
1t looks like his retirement should he
retain the stallion championship.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12


OF James j. corbett and Robert Fitz-
simmons. The two big guns OF the
arena made their little match In New
York as easy as rolling off log. and
they did 1t by their gentle selves, too.
One OF the managers Of the fighters had
too much in his pate OF other things to
talk fight for his protege, while the
other didn't have enough. Neither of
the directors OF their champions had
aught to do with the arrangement,
which Is good and laudable thing
and raises the question: What use is
there for manager OF big and we'll
known boxer In such case? Jim and
Robert hitched their chairs up, with
a minimum of spout. craned their
necks little at each other. as became
the occasion. settled the principal
points. shook hands and went about
their several ways in no time. Had
the managers. with their megaphonic
threats. got together again. there
would likely have been no go this cen
fury. Martin Julian. ION behalf OF
Fitzsimmons." can burst more at
mosphere into smaller fragments than
any other man living. while Billy
Brady. ''on behalf Of jim" is no SLOUGH
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12
a wonder Of the Tart season.

Frank Agan is almost the wonder Of
the season. He has raced remarkably.
Here he was clearly judged out of the
race, where he should have won. At
Detroit they beat him, at Cleveland he
gave them a new track record. At CO.
iumbus, Robert ]. had to put In
worlds record fourth heat-2:02A-to
beat him, and over Buffalo track he
had to step in 2:04 Third money was
won at Boston, second at Fleetwood.
He won at Providence In record fifth
heat--in 2:06--last half of which was
1:01, and he was within length of
Star Pointer. each of his Boston miles
OF last week-2:02h, 2:0Sh, 2:0Ssa.
This is wonderful seasons racing,
and In addition the strongest conting-
ent Of free-for-all material has he had
to meet. Like wine, he seems to i'm
prove with age, and each race seems to
be better than the last. KNAPP McCar-
thy has had some great horses in his
day, but never one like Agan. Early
in the year he used chain lash on him
to get out a stronger finish, but at sew
eral places the judges made him dis
card It, since which he has been better
on the stretch and far steadier going
away.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

now stands was not together until tine
season was one-third over. The men
were not drilled. AS 1t stands now, I
consider 1t the strongest nine that ever
represented Chicago. In the spring we
lost games because we were not in
shape. Again, we don't cry hard luck,
but We have had our share OF 1t. Our
catchers have been crippled. Besides,
Decker was hurt. Then Arson wasn't
on the team all season Batting? Why,
! guess we bat as good as the majority"
Anson asserted that the Chicago club
would make less changes for next sea-
SON than any team except, perhaps,
Baltimore. He thought that Hanlon
would not change the makeup of his
team. and bet a toby" as he said, be
cause 1t was not expensive" that Bro
die would be still jumping in center
field. A sarcastic CLEAN fitted over the
rudy face of the old man when he was
told that President Hart had selected
lot of Southern League players for
Chicago. "Oh, he has, has he?" re-
piled uncle. well, il he has, I'll bet
that Arson selects the players. You say
Gondling is one. Well, he won't do.
That's settled right now. / know that
Arson picks out the men who stay on
the Chicago club"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12
McGunnigie to ward.

Manager McGunnigle, Of the Louis
Vile club. throws this cabbage bou-
quet at ex-Manager John M. Ward: Il
am not in the habit OF talking about
people in my profession. but Ward is
out Of baseball now, and / feel that
am justified in taking a fling at him.
He is writing baseball articles for a
New York paper, and on several occa-
sions he has taken pains to roast play
ers who are doing him no injury, and
who are Wards superior in principle
IL not in education. He gave my friend
Dave Foutz an awful roasting in one
of his screeds. A ball players career
on the diamond is beset with many
worries, heartaches and disappoint-
ments, and Ward ought to know it.
When he was playing ball the sting Of
a newspaper criticism cut him deeper
than any player ever knew. Ward
is doing the game no good by roasting
players. He poses as lawyer, and
breaks into print as a critic of the
game. more for the purpose Of keeping
his name before the public than any
thing else.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

Now that the base ball season is
about over, talk is rife among man
ayers concerning the drafting of play
ers from minor leagues into the Ma
tional. The Western league being the
strongest outside the big league, will
suffer more than any other organiza-
tion. First of all, managers are on the
lookout for good pitchers, and the
Western has handful of them. The
only Western league twirler that is
absolutely certain to go is at present
young Fifield, the great twirler of the
Detroit club. Fifield will pitch in the
National in 81 without a doubt. Chi
cago will probably capture him. That
club has also scooped in pitcher Gala
han, of Kansas City, and Pitcher Dem
ger of st. Paul.
Bill Phillips, of Indianapolis. may
possibly go to Cincinnati next year,
to replace Chauncey Fisher, and Dam
man is looked upon favorably, but
needs more experience. Parker, OF
Minneapolis, may also possibly be
drafted, but it is not at all likely that
he will. Talk of Thomas going to the
National has probably been but rumor.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

The public are now treasured as TO
how easy II is for two leading boxers
Of the world 10 get together and agree
to mill. and. providing they both re-
main OF mind. they are TO be reas-
sured In due time how easy II is for
them to get together aad have 1t out.
There has never been a time and prob
ably never will be when boxers. IL they
are honest about Il. cannot find a place
In which to settle their little differ
ences. OF course. where the principals.
as generally happens. are DESTROYS OF
being the heroes OF tons OF that polite
sort of literature called ads" in order
10 attract streams OF filthy lucre into
the box office. there may and there may
not be a go. Fitz and Jim, however.
have shown the right spirit in theirlast
preparatory meeting. I'm box you for
fun" said Jim. That's good enough
for me-" replied Fitz. IF nothing bet
ter turns up"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

In Deux Goasea." which means 1T
srsly Tho Two Kids. was iira, pro-
asesd a; the Ambigu. Paris. February
y and a siill running there. II has
sfeh enormously successful, and II Ia
ho2ed there that u may be destined TO
'e3fai the triumph Of The Two Or
gaans. the best money making melo-
iaty.
The London version OF this exciting
sfsfna vas to have been called My
ral and Me-" but later The Two
ssEabonds" was decided on az more
Ugnihed and grammatical. The play
..oneerns the adventures OF two little
'0ys ton or twelve years old, and has
prologue with lapse Of seven years
Seiween !, and the play. The two
children are Fanfan and claudinet.
me former Ia the son Of NJ. George de
AeFlor, a gentleman, who on the mere
suspicion that HIS wife has been un-
'sl'hiul to him. delivers their 3-year-
ola son up 10 La Limacc. a wicked
burglar, whom he discovers burgiing In
we drawing room at conveniently
siiical moment. And Claudinct In The
y's hearted, noble nephew Of the VII
sln' In Paris 70 was considered that
Dseourcelle had succeeded In making
ne ne two kids thoroughly sympathetic.
!" piece offers charming picture OF
s'y'sh courage and devotion. although,
:. course. the lads are played by wom-
w. IN Paris the roles fell TO Martha
enot, young and clever player.
.aee with Sara Bernhard. and who
vas the Palleas In Maeterlinck's pal
20" .as et melisande." when that somber
pay was presented imprcssiyely In
aS at the Theater de rouvre last
saOn' and to Mile. Helene Reye.
rIerre Decourcelle has been very
omihent In theatrical affairs in Paris
y. some years. He was one of the
, ~ Of Haivey's Liable Constan-
~, ans with Anthony Mars. he did
~, nommo a rOreIlIe Cassee," and
:. "n Edmond Tarbe. "Gigolettc." II,
-, ZONE have claimed. the latter play
sa s,' nigh ruined the reputation of the
r... vsu, surely Les Deux Gosses" has
A"s Tempted by the Feotiishts.
s.. Y"n Lassailc, the sterling French
O"e. ia the latest engagement for
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12
JEAN LAssALLE.

press agents: permission 10 leave stu
pId concerts before o'clock: release
from hearing the walds,eIn sonata and
Pastoral symphony oftener than once
a year: tho defective state Of musical
,crminology: personal beauty as lack
Of excuse for a shricking, off the pitch
voice: suppression OF society reporters
gush over bad singers who have got
into society and are petted; raising OF
salaries.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

being the only pupil on the pianoforte
pedereweki ever had.
Miss szumowski lives in Boston, but
IA known in this country and abroad as
a pianist. She Is of Polish birth and
her parents we're exiled to Siberia In
1868. When they were permitted to re-
turn to their home they found their es-
tates had been confiscated and her
father became professor OF music. HIS
daughter studied music at the academy
OF warsaw, and when seven years ago
she met Paderewski he was so con-
yipced of her talent that he offered to
teach her.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

Chicago, learn, has also captured Con-
nors and Preston, of Minneapolis. An
son had Connors once before, but let
him go without fair trial. minors
is the great second baseman in the
Western league. and IL he once breaks
into faster company he will be fixt-
ure there. Preston will be good man
for Arson. He is great base runner
and fine fielder. and his headwork
makes him valuable man to any
team, while his throwing is something
marvellous, and will give him reputa-
ton even in the National league. In
dianapolis is likely to lose Stewart;
Lake may be pulled from Kansas City:
Twineham and Gillen. OF Detroit, are
almost sure to go. and Knoll and Bur-
nett may possibly be drafted. Mcbride,
of Grand Rapids, Genins. Of Columbus.
Spear of Milwaukee and Little Kraus
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12
star Pointers Value.

Star Pointers owner, a Boston mer-
chant named Smith, has taken fresh
courage since his horse performed so
creditably at Glens Falls, and though
he had priced him at $1,000 declined
the proposition at the eleventh hour
when a certified check for the amount
was rendered him. Later 1t was in
creased to $4,000, but that, too, was
refused. At Cleveland so astute Judge
as C. ]. Hamlin dropped out at SIS, 400,
and the horse went for $500. 1t would
have been good advances ,500-had
the offer been accepted, and 1t may not
be again considered market figure
on the big stallion. He has several
times been lame, and is not at his best
on all sorts of tracks. At Mystic last
week he was little fancied in the bet
ting. nine in every ten thinking his
Glens Falls performance fluke. He
likes Rigby track, and 1t would not be
any surprise to learn that he beats his
three-heat average of 2:o3A made last
week.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

ciimes, has done much to carry the
reputation of Chicago's amateur clubs
abroad. His success In the Henley re-
gatta drew the attention Of the great
English aquatic critics to his work.
and he was favorably commented up
on in the secular and sporting British
press. DIR. Mcdowell had TO go abroad
TO get the praise that was evidently due
him. For eight or nine years he was
we'll known In Chicago as a sculler
and was n member OF several local
clubs, but he seemed more or less un-
fortunate In his engagements among
the amateurs OF the national associa-
ton. He went to Henley some weeks
before the big regatta, but returned to
America in the meantime. He believes
that had he remained in England he
would have been better acclimated
1t is his intention to return to the
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

The owner of May King. 2:2o, sup
posed he had Star Pointer bought at
$1,000, and sent check for him, but it
was remailed him. They have fair
idea as to the value OF extremely fast
ones. even in these days OF tight
money.
At the New Jersey state fair thirty
two of 1876 starters were distanced. In
three Of the classes thirteen started.
Bush stepped workout in 2:i0si.
last half 1:0S%, the day John r. Gen.
try paced Glens Falls track in 2;01Is.
Fred S. Moody went half recently
In 1.05is. He is expected to cut big
hole In the wind at Lexington.
Aubine. 2:lSis Ito pole). has son
by Mambrino King, and has been bred
again to him.
Reflector. 2:07%, has been retired for
the season.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12
A Popular Umpire.

Few men are better known in base
ball circles than Robert d. EmsIie, one
OF the official umpires of the M xonal
league and American association, Who
is generally perfectly cool and calm in
the performance of his duties. and
pretty nearly always correct in his de-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12
ID. II. ADAMS.

fore leaving America. His best per-
Torrance here. however. was an in
nings of seventy-four. made for the
Professionals against the Gentlemen
of Philadelphia. He played on the
intercollegiate team OF the United
States against Canada last year.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

Thames and to train on the waters near
Putney bridge as soon as the winter
breaks up. This. he contends, will
make parity between him and the
English oarsmen. and he will have
himself to blame II he does not merit
the palm in the races. The doctor Is
fine specimen of physical develop
men.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

In Favor of the Present Season Plan
The plan of the National league in
deferring the opening OF the next regu-
lar season to the first week in May can
not, by any possible method OF reason
ing, be regarded as a wise move. /.
was argued by those magnates who ORR
ginally suggested the plan that the
middle Of April brought with 1t such
chilly weather In most of the league
cities that the fans who braved the ele-
ments in thick underclothes and sat
shivering on the soft side of a pine
plank would welcome a change In the
opening dates. But the league mag
mates overlooked the fact that interest
In baseball is keener during the last
two weeks in April than the first fort
night in October, when the season is
at its tag end. the race practically set
tied and the interest waning; all OF
which is due to the long campaign and
jaded appetite. For the baseball APP
petite is cloyed in October, though keen
and eager in April. That, at least, is
the impression of nine ball fans out OF
ten.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

The Coincide Franchise Coquelin
quarrel has been settled, the latter pay
ING 100. 900 francs to the former on the
understanding that he can play when
and where he chooses in France.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

Philip Hale. OF Boston. proposed a
convention OF music editors OF the va
rions papers for the purpose OF consid-
cring several important topics. namely,
the treatment and determination of
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

ID. H. Adams is nineteen years of
age and has played three years on the
first eleven. He is a member of the
Belmont c. c.. where he was the best
batsman among the juniors. He had
topped the country ON one occasion be-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12
%, HE MANDARIN. !"

HE MANDARIN"
the new comic OPP
era by Henry b.
Smith and Regin .
aid De Koyen.
which Is 10 be pro-
duced this fall.
owes Its theme TO
the Latin comedy
By Plautus. from
which Shakespeare
indirectly derived
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12
BASE BALL GOSSIP.
CURRENT SAYINGS AND DoINCS
ON TftE DIAMOND.
Captain Anso, Saws that Few th,nEe,
Will Oecur on His Club Next sesson
-E'nsiIs the sIot Popular Umpire In
the Lig Diamond .Dasi.

APTAIN ANSON,
of the Chicagos, was
asked the other day
why his team,
which is now play
ing as good ball as
any team in the
League, had not
won more games.
Said the captain:
why? Well, be-
zz- a.. -TI a.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

Miss Antoinette Szumowski. who will
very shortly marry J. Adamowski. one
OF the members OF the Boston SYM
phony orchestra, has the distinction OF
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12
Diamond pu.t.

Tebeaus players made the circuit OF
the bases SO times against the Bostons,
while the Hubites counted IS runs.
The great ex-pitcher of Yale, Carter,
says that he thinks Lewis. of the Bos-
tons, has the making Of a great pitcher.
The Washingtons scored 40 more
runs than st. Louis in the series be-
tween the two clubs. The total runs
were 80 to 81.
Jesse Burkett has improved so much
in his fielding that in that respect he
now ranks with the leading fielders OF
the league.
Harry Davis has been decided upon
as the Pittsburgs' first baseman for
next season. He is improving in his
fielding and batting.
The Pittsburg club has purchased the
release from wilkesbarre of the clubs
crack batsman and outfielder, Abel
Lezotte. for $3.50.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12
THEATRICAL LETTER.
s.y,Ncs AND DoiNOs OF THE
PLAYERFoLK.

IN. Mandarin Taxes IT. Name from
:. o.d Latin COMEDY - LsssaiIe
,,mp.sd By the yos,iights --radsrsw-
airs oniy PapiI-footiighr Washes.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12
GENERAL SPORTING.
NOTES AND COMMENTS FROM
VARIOUS FIELDS OF Sport.
Tho corb.it- tiiz.immons Match Was
Made In a Very Business Like Man
ner--A Chicago osrsman--soins Turf
Notes.
e=r,....l HOSE

II Y > u w ii q
thought, and with
some reason. that
big p gilisti C
m a t c h es were a
thing of the past,
except In the CAB,
have been lately
very agreeably sur
prised In the COM
ing together on a
pure business basis
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12
A coming champion oar.man.

DIR. w. S. Mcdowell, the Chicago
oarsman, who has Just returned to his
home after many races in foreign
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

Of St. Paul are all talked about. and Il
Is more than likely that most Of them
will have trial in faster company
next spring.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

cisions, and, therefore, is seldom the
butt of the merciless joke writer's
wrath, or the spite of the disgruntled
crank, or the small boy. There are
times, however, when even Emslie has
failed to please home crowd. Emslie
has been connected with the game for
a number of years, having been a pro-
fessional pitcher prior to his becoming
umpire. He was born January 81,
1861, at Guelph, Ont. His first pro-
fessional engagement was with the
Camden On. ID club in 1882.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12
Kings of Old.

Kings of Old.
81 was looking over the catchers' rec
ords in the latest batch of averages
says James A. Hart, in the Chicago
News, land / could not but think Of
the past and the great backstops we
used to know not so many years gone
by. 1t seemed to me, as / compared
the men who are behind the plate to-
day with those of former years, that
there has been a deterioration. Just
take a glance at the men who caught
Of the league and its great aggregation
of players for 1890 was Brotherhood
year; 1891 was chaotic season of re-
construction, and the league and asso-
citation amalgamated in 1892. I find,
on looking over the catchers of to-day,
number of good men who can't hit
or run and a number who can't COM
pare in any way with those Of 1889.
A good, hard-hitting, fast-running
catcher is of tremendous value to a
team, for his batting simply adds so
much to the total strength Of the nine.
In 1889 the champion New Yorks had
Buck Ewing, right in his prime. behind
the bat. Brown and Murphy, second
class men, were with the team, but
Buck did nearly all the work. Mo-
where was there better-at least, not
that season. Buck was backstop.
thrower, general. He excelled in
every point Of play, and he hit like
wildfire, besides stealing all bases in
sight. Under his guidance the Giants
were invincible, and to Buck goes the
credit of the pennant won that year.
| Boston had Charley Bennett. Year
after year Bennett led the league catch:
ing averages. and there, for once, The
| figures gave him the glory that was his.
Never was there better catcher than
Charley Bennett. He was the wonder
of them all and Boston has never re-
covered from his loss. The Bos.ons
had Mike Kelly-but Mike was being
used mainly in the field-and Charley
Camel. then fresh from the old De-
troits and at his best"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-12-12

A"s Tempted ny the Pootiishts.
s., yan Lassailc. the sterling French
"ohe. Ia the latest engagement for