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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1889
Page
6
The piece surveys national league debates and broad sports topics, focusing on American rifle shooting prowess. It highlights rising enthusiasm among shooters in Pittsburg, a looming Herron Gan Club handicap contest, and expert views by J. A. Huggins on American rifle strength versus British and European teams.
The February sale of trotters drew wide attention as Bell Bor achieved the highest price ever paid for a trotter or pacing horse in America. Multiple horses from Electioneer, General Beaton, and other notable sires were sold at Lexington and surrounding auctions for substantial sums, reflecting strong demand in harness racing stock.
The St. Andrews Cricket Club will hold its annual meeting on Saturday evening at 164 Second Avenue. Important business will be transacted and the club aims to field a strong team next season with key players such as John Lorsley remaining, while more good players are expected to join.
In the San Francisco Cali issue dated the 30th the writer questions the Gandaur-OConnor boat race set for Frisco. The piece notes uncertainty about the venue and organizers and hints at controversy surrounding the event.
The American Kennel Club in New York announced the election of Angest Belmont Jr as President, Thomas H. Terry as Vice President, and A Vandenbergh as Secretary and Treasurer at its annual meeting held February 21.
February 21 report from Los Pon notes the Wateries Cup event with four finalists in the final trial and mentions Eta Rees amid the results.
Races scheduled for today have been rescheduled to Saturday due to steady rain. The delay affects all events on the programme with organizers urging spectators to note new times.
A lively female pedestrian contest at the London Theater drew fans and excitement. Clara Belle from Woods' Run led early and held the lead, with Mrs Robson and Miss Zelletta in close pursuit as special prizes spurred the field.
H C Fisher, who ran Altoona in 1853 and 1888 and led Hamilton in the International League, plans Findlay arrival in the Tri State League. He will manage the team, aiming to form the eighth club in the association.
Local baseball folks debated the league's meaning yesterday as jurists pondered definitions. Even Mrs lips offered a quip rather than a solution, while many failed to satisfy their own inquiry about the legal status of the league.
A large meeting was held to organize a new club for the Tri-State League this year. Committees were appointed to solicit subscriptions and players are being signed for the club.
The Wheeling sprint face off between David R. Sheehan and David Schaffer is postponed to March 2. An ankle injury to Donato caused the race halt with assurances it will resume for the rotor SNe side.
The Westminster kennel show concluded today in New York with a large crowd in attendance including many visitors from Philadelphia and other cities.
A rapid stream of sport items covers players and clubs: Sullivan tires of England. the Lindes nickname for Louisvilles. Trax Keere coaching Amherst. no Washington class A players. Harry Spence as New Haven manager. New Orleans with 482 letters seeking jobs. George Siossox challenges billiards. Joe Lannon vs Sack Ashton arranging a fight. Duels and umpires named. negotiations failing with Columbus. funds short for a new club. Ward to play in New York. Easton named to Atlantic League. Scranton club failure. various transfers and trials in baseball and boxing circles. quotes from Sam Trott and Mike Kelly amid a lively sports chatter.
A Paris report from the Central Department of French customs houses shows a drop in raw wool and cotton imports into France over three years. Wool imports fell from about 200 million kilos in 1895 to roughly 76 million kilos by 1887 and under 74 million in 158, indicating an 18 percent decrease. Cotton arrivals rose from 144 million kilos in 1888 to about 153 million in 1838, while bonded wool stock at year end fell from 277 thousand kilos to 161 thousand.
The United States man-of-war Monongshela departed Mare Island at 1 PM bound for Samoa, sailing from San Francisco.
The Saturday issue of the ATCE carries a subdued License List with limited details. Readership is advised to check the page for any listed licenses and related notices.
Chief witness Pigott collapsed under cross examination as he denied and misled about the Times letters. The commission heard his tale unravel amid ridicule, while Irish supporters and allies gloomily watched the dramatic exposure of his allegations and alleged complicity.
The February 2 report notes the Pigott witness spelled hesitancy as hesitancy and likelihood as likeli hood in the alleged Parnell letters.
The Queen's address notes measures for Ireland to develop resources and reform tribunals, cites restoration of order in Ireland, and outlines a Berlin conference on Samoa with Germany and America. Gladstone seeks early Samoa and Zanzibar discussion, while Morley hints at Irish reform and union, as cabinet posts shift in Paris reports.
A partial success reports the Inter-State Commerce Railroad Association forming with 18 of 22 needed railroads signing the agreement. Wisconsin Central joins after earlier opposition, while four lines abstain. The group adjourns to finalize terms and appoint a committee to seek Inter-State Commerce Commission chairmanship. Skeptics predict limited value unless more lines join.
In Curia co February 21 the Electrical Association convention adopted a resolution by Dr. Otto A. Moses protest ing against using alternating current to kill condemned criminals. The pledge commits members to refuse to allow any electric current under their control to be used for such execution. The resolution cites prejudice against electric light currents as the motive behind the push for this method. The next association meeting will be at Niagara Falls.
February report reveals the Southern bridge over the Kansas River, built in 1866 for Wyandotte county at 180000, is shabbily constructed with sand-filled piers and crumbling stone. Experts say reconstruction could cost about 60000, prompting an upcoming investigation into possible embezzlement.
New York report details a dressed meat company called the American Meat Company backed by Standard Oil and Cottonseed Oil interests with $25 million capital. Ranches in New Mexico and Chihuahua, 51,000 acres, large grazing lands, plus slaughtering at Kansas City are planned to feed eastern markets.
Frances Sherman, sister of General W. T. Sherman, died at her son John Moulton's home in New York at age 59. Born in Lancaster Ohio, she lived much of her life in Glendale, Ohio. Her husband died last year, and she leaves three married daughters in Ohio. The general was with her daily and telegraphed with Senator John Sherman. her remains go to Glendale tomorrow.
In Tariff Reform Convention proceedings at Curcaco on February 21 the free traders decided not to reopen debates on principles. The report on Resolutions was adopted with modifications, reaffirming support for free exchange and opposition to protective tariffs. A committee of nine was tasked to promote the principles.
A consular letter from Apia dated January 30 and reprinted in the Honolulu Bulletin details Samoa unrest. German actions in the islands prompt martial law and arrests of Richmond passengers, while British and American observers criticize the German approach and justify their own martial law stance.
A New York telegram reports the Northern Pacific Railroad Company committed to a new arbitration contract with the Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line. The deal places all Oregon and Northwestern branch lines under five trustees, with stock deposited in a trust company and voting power held by the trustees.
Arrangements completed for the Montezuma through train between New Orleans and the City of Mexico to run to Washington on a semi monthly schedule. The service uses four Pullman vestibule cars and travels via the Mexican International and Southern Pacific lines. The route began between New Orleans and Mexico on the 7th of this month, with the first Washington run set for the 7th of next month.
A brief note cites Miss Van Cluse with a scar under her eye, a detail disputed by Merritt who jokes the mark came from a slipped pencil.
Obituary note announces the death on Wednesday February 20 1889 of a brother aged four years in Allegheny. The services were held at 104 p.m. on Saturday February 2 and interment is private.
Indianapolis dispatch reports intense Hoosier opposition to Miller for Attorney General and hints Judge Charles Daniels of New York may replace him. Observers say the cabinet lineup is strained with disputes, and New York and Pacific coast factions push for favored posts amid Cabinet turmoil.
February 21 report from Selon indicates lawmakers amended a factory inspection bill reducing the Chief Inspector salary to 1500 annually and abolishing the Assistant Inspector post. Deputy inspectors cut from eight at 1900 to four at 1000 each, with two still to be named. Philadelphia ladies led by Mrs Lazare Wischnewetzky supported the measure. The semi monthly pay bill also passed second reading, removing imprisonment penalties and setting fines from 50 to 100 for violations.
February 21 192? A concurrent resolution creates a joint committee of two Senators and five Representatives to investigate and report on soldiers orphans' schools. Senators Gobin and Sloan appointed as Senate members. House members chosen from former special committee.
The Municipal Corporations Committee reported favorably on Controller Morrow's street bill and on electing constables for three districts. The Judiciary General Committee also favored a measure to dissolve the Lunacy Commission's separate powers and vest them in the State Board of Corrections, the Commission having long been functionally independent.
Haerrssere February 21 Senator Rutan introduced a Senatorial apportionment bill and then withdrew it to committee. He declined to share details, saying the bill would be amended in committee. Representative Pugh's apportionment bill has not yet been reported.
Solicitor Georgs B. Cordon and General Superintendent Mc Cargo of the Valley Railroad argued the Ji nm pe domain pil held by their company was needed for the conduct of its business.
Harrisburg February 2 Speaker Borer confirmed he is a candidate for State Treasurer in reply to a direct inquiry but offered no further details. The tarpon fisher from Bearer V is not unfriendly to Mr Roger’s, a barring accidents, he will be Captain's successor.
In February a bill by Mr Boges was introduced to curb wife beating and establish a penny creirier. The measure prescribes lashes from five to forty as a form of punishment.
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