Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, September 5, 1875, Page 14

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1875.—SIXTEEN PAGES, TWENTY PACES. This Tn'flifig Distance Sepa- rated Two St Louis Edi- tors Yesterday. A Quarrel Orer the Jeff Dayis-Win- nebago Controversy Leads to the Affair, After Indulging in an Inky Controversy They Besort to Little Guns. The Journey. from St. Louis, and the Persons Making up the Party. How The Principals and Sece onds Occupied the Time. The Arrival at Rockford-—~Scrupies of a Faint-Hearted Surgeon. A Drive of Five Miles to the Place of Meeting. Both Principals Exhibit Great Pluck and Coolness, 8 Word Given, and ihe Gentlemen Fire Simultanzously. Result: Mucli Sound, a Little Smoke; and Nobody Hurt. A Grand Hand-Shaking All Around Closes the Bcene. Special Dispatch to The Chicaso Iridune. Rockrorp, 11, Sept. 4,—The invitation of Jeff Davis to Winnetaro County-has turned ont an unfortunate affair in more sunses than one. It created & bov! of indiznation in certain goar- ters, and stirred up yeminiscences which would bave been much better left undieturbed. The people of this county bave cearce recovered from its effects, and an occurreucs of to-day clearly proves that it miil be ecmo time befors the ill-fosling engendered by tho il-advised actioh of the Directors of the Agricuitaral Fair dies out, not oaly in the minds of the peoplo of Illinois, but of the coustry. St. Louis was one of the catius which was badly affected by the ag- | itation. The Times of that city, while the ex- citement was at tho bighest pitch, patlishod A RED-TOT EDITORIAL, in which the followirg pacsago occarred : We dow’; bizme the ¥omon of Wiunebago County so much for the fury which porsessed them at thebare mention of the mimaof Jeiferson Davis. Tho bulk of them, no doubs, lind 1n their houses at the time the - vitation was extended piancs eto'en from Bir, Davis’ deighbors, =nd aiiver spooms with Dames upon them a5 familar to Mr, Davi' eses 2a bousehold words, snd, whilé he was 3 gentleman of too much good tasteto feem by his mauver even to recognizo the fuct, it would have been territdy mortifying to the aversge of the indignant dames if, In accejting an iavitstion {0 dinner or supper, he Lizd thanccd upou 2 house flled with the spoits of Sherman's miur=h tv tic sea. THIS WHOLESALE INSULT »n the women of ths connty was deeply felt by Maj. Emery B. Foster, editor of the St. Louis Ecening Journal, Tie took up the cud- gels in their behalf, thinking it was a direct slur on the claracter and fair fsme of the mothers, wives, and egisters of the Fed- ersl éoldiers. In an articlein bis paper of Aug. 25 he hurled back the foul-mouthed insinua- tion, and made a manly defense of tie women of tho country. *‘The solaiers,” he wrote, ** who whipped these cowards that insult women into & dog-like submission, should never forget that they are dealing with creatures incapable of ansthing but meanness. They should remem- ber thas these men who deliberately elander iheir mothers aro now asking the peoplo of this coun- try to give them control of the Govaroment, and, remembering theso thiugs, the true men of the North and of the South, whether Coufed- erats or Federals, shonld unite ss eme man to save the country from euch iotolerable shame and degradation. Federal eoldiers can trust eech otler, and they can trust former Confeder- ates when they prove by their condact that they aro worthy to be trusted. But, as long &8 the Joud-mouthed bragzarts keep themselves be- fore the people of both scctions of the country a8 representativea of public opinion in the South, #o loog will the BSouthern people suffer by sush lesdership. When the true gen- tlemen of the South take charge of ber affairs thers will be o longer any feud to heal betwsen Confederates andFederals or be- tween the North and Soutb. Such a time will ‘come, but its coming is retarded by such utter- ancea as that found 1o to-day's Times.” COL. JORN N. EDWARDS, of the Bt. Louis Dispatch, who was the author of the article in the Times. got indignant over the uttersnce of ihe Journal Ou tbo 27th ultimo, two days siter the afticle in the Iatter paper ap- pesred, he epot a formal demsnd for an 3 Foster. To thia Mr. that the remark was ot intended as 8 personal reflection on pum, &nd that it wonld be tima enough o retract when Edwards modified his attackin the Times. This answer, which was oouched in the most courte- ous terms, DID NOT OLOSE THE BREACH. Col. Edwards wrote another lotier on the $0th of August, stating that Foster's reply was not eadsfaciory, and demanding that satisfaction ‘which oue gentleman has the right to ask of snother. Maj. Foster's response was firm but dignified. He again disclaimed any intention of offending Edwards, and referred him to Mr. Widiam D. W. Bamard, who ‘would take chiarge of his honor in the fature. The nexi correspondence was betwean Mr, Braivard and Col. H. B. Branch, the Iatter wish. ing to know at the catliest convenience whether Maj. Foster was goiug to retract or not. Mr. Erainard reiterated the former statement of his friend. Afrer further istters. n eonference was held by Col. Branch and Mr. Brainard, which, bowever, failed to bring abont an amicable set, tlement, the Edwards side still sticking out for A THOBOUGH RETRACTION O AN EIQHANGR OF sz0Ts, Mr. Barnard, after overy coucilistory effort eonsistent with his friend’s Loucr, wrote to Col. Bragch, naming Colt's navy rovoivers, Onlibre 36, 83 the weapons to bo used, the distance 20 paces, and the County of Winnebago, fil., s the place of meeticg. Tho reasons which led 2o this selection sre briefly these : The original asticls in the Tmos bad contsived langusge abusive of the péaRiS of tho county so hroad and genenal in ita apphication, and Col. Bdwards REFTSING TO WITEDBAW, 2 waa fclt there would be no more personal dan- Ber bere for the parties than in &oy othar part of the county. Therefcre Mr. Barmarh chose the country as the meeting- s fisnd would not be amang enemign. THE RULES. The following agreement was afterwards en-~ tered into by tho parties: ‘This understanding is arrived at between Col H. B* Branch sud Wiltiam D. W. Barnard as the rules that sball govern in the mater of a hoslilo meeting between Col. John N, Edwarls and_Masj, E. S. Foeter, the rald Branch representing Col, Edwards, snd the said Dar- nard representing Alsj, Foster: Firat—The parties sha!l meat upon the 8¢ld on the 4th day of Scptember, 1375, betweasn the Lours of & and 7 2. m. of that day. Secord—Tuat the place of meoting shall be in tho County of Winncbye, State of lliinols, the presiss spot to be selected by €aid Branch snd Barnard after their arrive] §n that couty. Third—Tle weapons to be used shalf be Colt's nave revolvers, Calibre 36, and the distance 20 paces. Each party shall bo eniitied to ons shot at_the words “ Are you ready ? oce, Lwo, three ! ™ the firing {0 00~ cur after the word thre: a shall not be entilled to but Fourth—The princip one shot exch, unicsa they both shall demand. Fifth—The principals ma bave two friends each to accompany them, and onesurgeon each, ‘Sizth—The respoctive secouds shall ba armed wiih similar weapons as the prin apals, Any violations of the rules shall subjcct the party offending to be shot down by the cecond of the other party. - Seventhi—Thess rales shail bo siguod in duplicats, ind each second ehall hase & copy. . PLUCKY. There wasno disposition on either sideto back down after this agreemont was signed. Both gentlemen served in the War, and have eplendid records. Edwards was a Major in Shel- by's Brigade. and Foster had & force of 400 men under his command, engaged in the haz- ardons warfare of bushwhecking. Their regi- neats encouatered each other soveral times Guring the War,although the parties to the pres- en! difficuity were then unknown to each other. AY. FOSTER'S WIFE was the partoer of all his dangers daring that struggle, and, although strongly advised-against tho step, he determined to tell her of the dis- pute which had arisen, and the mode sgreed upon to settle it. After tho shock, Mrs. Foster showed tae true apiil of a soldior's wite. Ble told her husband life was valueless with- out lhonor, and strengthened him to bear himself as a man of courage and honor. She wished to accompany them to the acone of the duoel, but this privilegs was demed her. Arrangements were mada to inform her of ths result, scd if her husband was serously weunded fke was to fly to him at ounce. Un Friday night tho principals, seconds, surgeoos, and friends LEFT 6T. LOUIS FOR WINNEBAGO COUNTT. They arrived in Chicago carly this forencon, where thoy wero met by the reporter, who was to secompany Fostar's partyass friend. He con- sentod,fand is thus able to present & full and com- plete acesant of the afray. The left the Wells gtroot depot av9:15a. m. Daring the journey to Rockford the writer had a good opportunity [ SCRUTINIZE THE PRINCITALS. Aaj. Foster is & msn of medium stainro, rather slightiy built. He has & pleasant, intellactual face, is reserved in manner, and bas that quict, steady demennor which stamps the man of rare courage. Ho condacted himself with great self- posecseion. Thers was nothing in his manner to indicate thot anything outside of the ordi- pary run of his afars w2s to oceur. His challenger, Col. ELdwards, is of s ‘more nervous temperament, and kept moving about as though labering under great escitemsut. He i3 sbont the enmo height as Foster, but slimmer built. Xiis hair is sandpapered in the newees atvle, and Lo wears & Light mustache of consiJorable proportions. SETEBAL CONSULTATIONS occurred between him and his socond after leaving Chicago, tho result of which was soon mado kuown. It waa agreed to go to Bockford, and take carrisges o few miles out of the town, 50 that in case either principal received zerious wounds, they would be in essy reach of extra sirgical ail. Bestdes it was the inten- tion of Maj. Foster snd his friends to deliver themsolves wup to the suthorities a3 soou as the fizht was over, aod stand the consequences. On the train, howerer, proposals were made by Col. Branch to drive ciear out into tho woods mear the Wisconsin line, 80 88 to be able to skip after the bsttld, but Baynard would not Listen to any deviation from the original sgroemont. He held the challenging party HAD NO RIGHT TO WISK A CHANGZ of the programme, and that any demand for a change was tantamount aimost to a refusal to fight, in which cuse he wonld demand an apology for his friend. Barnard's firm position decided the other party to keop to the terms of the agreement, and slthought slight evidences of discomposure was manifested oa their part, no further proposal was made. This description, it should be stated, was not from any waning courage. Col. Edwards is too much of a soldier to scare at s fow pustol-shots, whether aimod at Himsclf or somebody else. His s:mple object was to get as far from civiliza~ ion and as pear tho Wieconsin line a8 possible, 50 23 to avold any detontion by the authorities should they hear of this little affair of honor. Upon arriving at Rockford both parties drove to the Holland House sod partook of dinner. Afterwards Col. Branch introduced the subject of getting out of reach of the authorities onoe more, buf the latter maintsined his previous position. Maj. Foster retired to hia room, and WEOTE A LETTER TO HIS WIFE, and then laid down to await the termination of the conference between tho seconds. As the time for the contest approached he appeared not in the least discomposed, bus bore bimself as & ‘man who had tried every means of making up the quarrel, but who wes driven into a position from which be conld not retire without fighting. In conversation with the reporter, he stated he regretted the affair very much. Ho had done everything in his power to provent a meeting, and now responded to save himseif from con- tinued street quarrels. Mr. Edwards and him- self had alwass been the closest friends, and tius dispute was very unfortunate. From what Maj. Foster dropped, and from other soarces, the writer gatberad that this quarrel was more of o political than & personal character. Alr. Foster is a Ropublican of fine talents, which have been felt through hus writings in the Journal, and the Democrata—at least it appeared 80 from facis which the repcrter learnad oatside the par- ties—are * ANXIOUS TO GET RID OF I at any cost, and availed themselves of this chance, This theory appeared placsible; when the friendly relations of Foster and Edwards are taken into conaideration, as well as the evident determination of the latter not to accept the reasonable explanations offered st the beginning of the misanderstandiog. . Abont 3 o'clock the seconds completed their arrangements. It was decided to drive 5 miles north on the Baloit road, and have the meeting in some secluded spot. Both principals agreed and Col. Edwards’ party started off in a hack at half-past 8, the understanding being for them to await the other party for balf an hour after arriving as far out as designated. If the challenged party did not arrive to time it was to be regarded us AX EVIDESCE OF COWARDICE. The surgeon who accompagied Foster's party was Dr. P. 8. 0'Reully, of St Lhis, and be cames near jeopardizing the honatf &t his friend. For some time he Lad beent’fidfety as to the dogres of oculpability whish sttached to doctor i an aMaif of the kind, and just about the time the srrangement be~ tween the eeconds was arrived at, be coosulted 2 lawyer on the point, a0l was greatly dismayed o find that he was amenable to the Jaws asmuch 28 the principals and seconda Burdened with this weighty responsibility, and also wroubled abont not belug ablo to retura home to attend to his practice Sanday, he Lurst in upon Foster and Barnard just as they were about to start for the ground. In excited tones, he de- cared s intention of giving way, on the ground that he roust endeavor to return to Chicagoat oncs, even if he chartared & special engine for the purpose. This announcement was received with sstonishment. Barnard trisd to remonstrate with lum, bat IT WAS OF X0 TSE. thunking gleo | O'Relily #iid his future prospects would be' uined i he sccompanied them. He had a wits dependent upon him, and ought to be excamsed for taking = selish view of the matter. His great reluctance to accompany thom at last dis- gusted Foster, who declared his read- iness to proceed witbout a surgeon. Bar- nard, however, demurred to such & step, snd half dragged O'Reilly to the carrisge, he all the while protesting agaiost haviog anything to do with the affair. He was, however, got safely into the carriage, but his ugliness had given the other parties A START OF HALP-AN-EOCUR. Foster and hus second were pow on tenter- hooks for fear of being behind-havd. The driver was urged to his greatest possible speed, and in the exciting chase after the other car- riages Mr. O'Reilly managed to let his demorul- izing fears subside and take different view of the case. Mr. Foster afterwards stated to tho reporter that this unwillingness of OTReilly in- fused greater courage into him. He felt thrown upon kis own resources, and was always the bet- tor man under such circumstances. At the same tinse bo atates he wouid rather have shot hum- €elf thaa be & second behind the time sppofnted. A similar feeling affected Barnara. He prom- ised the driver estra guerdon to catch up with the other carriage, and the driver, who was ad _drivers usually are, lashed bis horses o their highest epecd. Jehu's exertions were rewarded with-suceess. He caught up with the other party just as they were haiting at an eatimated distance from the city of five miles. THE 8POT whers the balt was called was a shaded valley, with s winding stream colled Turtlo Creek running through it. . The scconds held another cousultation, and, the site suiting them, they went in search of & place sufficiontly far from the Deloit road a8 to bo safe from intro- gion. Afteran absence of five minutes they ivere succesaful in their search, aad on their re- tarn the whole party left the carriages. The hackmen, who were wondering what was in the wind but had not tho enterprise to gratify their curiogity, wero told to wait in the neightarhood for a fow minntes, which instructions they filled to the very letter. The ! NAMES OF THE PARTIZS ibat went on the field were: Col. John N. Ed- wards, the challenging principal; Col. H. B. Dranch, second ; Dr. Moutgomery, surgeon ; Dr. Mumford, of the Kansas City -Times, friend; Maj. Foster, principal ; W. D. W. Barnard, soo- ond ; Dr. P. 8. O'Reilly, surgeon ; and the rop- resontative of THe TROSUNE, friend. The spot sclected was & coupls of hundred yords to the west of the road, a beautifully shaded valley in whbich horses and cattle were grazing. The seconds took up position near a tree and commenced to EXAMINE THE WEATONS. The principals were & fow rods opart, Foster roclinmg ou s bank, coolly smoking & cigar, Edwards resting with his back agalnst a treo, and conversing with Dr. Mumford, with whom be served in the Confederate army. Tha surgeons took their cases of justruments to the hill-side, where thoy sat watching THE PREPARATIONS FOL THE ENCOUNTER. Somo time was occupied in the examiagation and loading of the pistols, and whilo the neceszary part of the work was in progress the principals each divested himself of his watch, nud othor arlicles which might torn off s builet. The next procedure was to meas- uwro tho groand, & matter which was gono .through with business-like dispatch aond coolness. Twenty paces gvas tho distanco. The positious were north and scuch, and were marked by a short stake driven into the ground. Branches of trees were cleared out of the way to prevent injury from falls, and other details at- tepded to which might render things comforta- ble for the partics immediatoly intercsted: The noxt important step was the toss up for position and the csll. Branch, Edwards’ second, won the choico of position, aud Barnard the call. This fact was communicated to the principals, who expressed themselves sutisfied with the result. Tho principals aud peconds then walked up to the ground. Ed- wards nsked Foster's opinion a8 to position, but the latter said he had no choico. They both RECEIVED THEIR WEAPONE from the scconds, and Edswards chose the sonth ond of the ground. Before the final arrange- ments were completed, the friends were request- od to relievo thamselves of their pistols, 8 pre- cantion sgainst & goneral skirmish. should cither party foel aggrioved. Dr. Mumford was tho only one who bad & pistol on his person, and he at once placed it in his valise. The conditions of the fight were then read, Rdwards roguested Barpard to articulate the words, “ Are you resdy? one, two, threo,” in a distinct manner, 80 &8 to pre- vent unplezsant haste. Both men at this point DISPLAYED MARVELOUS NEEVE, Toster swoking his cigar in an unconcerned way. Positicns woro then taken up, the sec- onds shsking bands with their principals, and receiving instructions in case they should fail. At length all wasready, The seconds had pis- tals in their handa ready to revenge any infringe- ment of the code. Thers was an ominous pause. At exactly 5 o'clock the men faced each other and took montal aim ; then came the words, « Are you ready 2" inclear, distinct tones; “‘ane, two."” DBefore the word three THE DUELISTS FIRED ALMOST SIMULTANEOUSLY. ‘Tha surgeous auxioualy looked each to his man expecting him to fall, but neither was wounded. *¢ A littio hugh !” exclaimed Foster, as soon as he bad fired. Edwards demanded another fire, in enexcited toue. His second asked if he wounld adhere to that resolution. * Yes,” he replied ; 44t is just a8 I told you before we came on the fleld. I will goonif it takes a thousand fires ;" and with this bloodthirsty remark bosat down on the grass. Foster declined another fire. Ha was the challenged party, and felt no bitterness against bis aotagonist. Therefore, he wsa not anxious for blood. HIS HONOR HAD BEEN SUSTAISED 23 the challenged purty. Shots had been ex- changed, and that was all that was necessary. Barnard went to talk with Edwards, who was heard to say : “I have admittod s much as I can do—havs received no satisfaction to take with me.” After the interchange of a fow words Edwards concluded to make the thing up. He approached Foster, who was coolly swaiting the issue, pistol in hand, and shook bands, There was mutual congratulation all round, and it was interesting to see the brotherly love dieplayod by the men who two minutes be- fore bad faced each other with death in their eyes. THE GENIAL DOURBOX waa produced, snd the agreeable termination to the affair tonsted. A ehort time was epent on the grass in mutual explanation, and everything was fargotten snd forgiven. The parties then returned to their hacks, one shaping towards Beloit, the otber to Rockford, which place they left in the evening, but for what point the re- porter failed to ascertain. The mysterious movements of the parties was the cause of much comment this evening. The backmen had heard the shots, but were ignorant 43 to what occacioned them. They compared notes together, but could come to no satisfac- tory solution of the matter. Their remarks, however, STIRRED UP PUBLIC CUBIOSITY, and the Bheriff and officers pricked up their cars, without sny resuit, bowever. No one in the city knew what to make of the mysterious coming and goicg, and movements, of the dis- tinguished strangers. Maj. Foster and Mr. Barnard wished to give themselves up to the au- thorities, but were outcounseled by their friends, who thought it wss no use causing more fuss than was necsssary, sseing the bloodl il vl TNy i PRINTERS’ STRIKE, <D, O., Bopt. 4.—The printers in the I_.mdo oitice have struck and thrown up their sitoations on sccount of a slight rednction de- manded” by the proprietors from the War rates that they had been paying. Good composil can . got steady mu-m by applyiog P&fl‘?‘:: Leader il 1ssusd as Besaoom. oL The paper will be SPORTING NEWS. The Bostons Defeated by the Athletics, 6 to 3. Tho Boston Nine for 1876-—Record of Championship Games. Zettlein’s and Treacy’s Difficul- ties in Philadelphia. The New York Athletic Club--- Prospects at Dexter Park, BASE-BALL. ATIILETICS — BOBTONS. Special Disvatch to T'he Chicaao Tribune, PoApeLeui, Sept. 4.—The eighth game be- tween the Bost ona and Athletics was played thia afternoon, and resulted 1o & victory for the latter by 6 to 3, about four thousand persons being present. The Athleucs played Enmgo: aud Cooms, the pitcher and catcher of the champion amatenrs, the Shibes, fvstead of McBride and Clapp, the latter being injured and unable to play. The firsc two strikers of tho Bostons made lucky hits, and & bad erzor of Craver then gave three uncarned runs, Knight's pitching proving so edectiva that the Bostons wers retir- ed in one, two, three order the next eight {onings. Three-basers by Forco sud Craver eamod ros in the firat and eightb, and four puccegsivo base hits earned two wore in the fourth inning, psased balls and an error of Schafer giving the Athletice the other'two runs, Kuight 10ceived & grand ovation at the conclu- gion for lus extraordinary pitchrog. 1328 4 30000000 300200012 POR NEXT TEAR. Spesial Disvalch to The Clacaao P'ribune. BostoN, Bept. 'he Bostons have ot Iast sccured Josephs, of tio Philadel- phias, _as pitcher for the coming sea- son. Ho is undoubtedly the best in tho country next to Spaldiag, andis improviag daily. The nivo is now full except & catcher and sub- stitutes. Tho men are Josorhs, pitcher; O'Rourks, first ; Beals, zecond ; Schafer, third; Wright, short; Leooard, left; Whituey, centre; and Manning, rige. AT DIXOS. Special Disvatch ta Tue Uiicage Triduns. Dixo, 1li., Sept. 4. —The baco-ball game yes- terdav on the Fair-Grounds at Sterling, betweon thie Riversides, of Dixon, and a picked nine from the Rocl Falls, Sterling, and_ Morrison Clubs, resuitod iu n victory fur the Rivereides. Score —Rivarsides, 18; picked, 9. This settles iha champiouship, which has been hotly contested for the last mxiy days. GAME AT MORRIS, TLL, Svecial Dispatcn lo The Chizeyo Tridune. Moauwis, IL, Sept. 4.—The Morris base-ball ands were opened to-day with a game be- tween tho Libertysof Chicago, and White Stock- 1ngs of Morria. The Morris club was white- washed eight times, scoring threo runs in the fifth ioning. The Libertys scorsd 15 by saie batting. No need of the Chicagos coming next Fridsy. WIITE STOCKINGS—CINCINNATIS. civgsyaty, 0., Sept. Buase-ball: Chicago Wit Stockiogs, 10; Cincinnati Red Stock- 1ngs, b MUTUALS—ATLANTICS. New Yomg, Sept. 4.—Dase-ball: Mutuals, 13; Atiantics, 5. TREACY AND ZETTLELN IN TROUDLE. The Philadelohia Tinies of Aug. 31 bas the following couceruing the game which Treacy and Zestlein were laid off for sclling : After tho gamo between the Philadelphiz and Hart- ford Clubs yesterdsy, whilo the former players wers ‘undressing, an exviting discussion took place us to the causeaf theseverodsfeat, AcGeary was angry, and he chargod Treacy with being ia collusion with gamblers and saliing the game, und, pointing to et Sieln, said, **And there's auother dne who's init.” Zewloin and Trescy both dended the 2c:usation, and Dr. Youog, President of the club, came up and demand- e of Alctizary his reusons for tho chargas. McGeary sald he had Leen spproachied by & certaw person and given the ** steer,” and kuew all about it and who wers inthe business, Hecited the ease with which the pitching of Zettlein was hit, ond declared he koew 2l about it. Treacy demanzed that proofs should be t Lim, and Zettleiu made a similar de- Young said the charges were pointed, and 1must be investigated, and ho suspended ‘Freucy and Zewwem. Both plagers were, or scemed to be, very in- Qignaut, and Treacy said that if ho had really made any money i the way charged ho wouid say nothing, but i was Tough to be blxmed when be bad no game, Tue matier wns 8000 noised aroand, and Zettloin and ‘Treacs hsd a talk with Burdoci, of the Hartiord, Last night a meating of the Philidsiphis_Club was held, at whiich the subjoct was brougatup, Zettlein and Treacy wete present, and mads stutements lo the effect that Burdock satd be intended to publish a card and show that prior to the gawe McGexry Liad approsched him and told bim he had s large amount of monoy bet on tho success of the Philadolphis, and had offered him $1,000 to_throw the game so that the Phifadelphia sbouid win, and that ho refused to have anythmg to do with such an arrangoment. Aiso, that on_tie At lantic game laat week McGeary sald to him, ** Let themn roake four or five runs in ons wmning and beat thore who are Letting ou us winning in oue inning." Also, that on the Doerr game M Geery approuched him with ofiers, saylng they couid make plenty of momey. There wea au exciting discussion over thess astound- ing chiarges. THE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE. The table following g:ves the standing of the different clubs for the championstp up to date, It will be sean that the Reds, of St. Loms, have bean omitted, as they cannof play their quots of games with the other clnbs. This is a loss of four games to the Chicago Club, and sends it down to tho bottom of tbe first-clags ciubs. It i8 still very close between the Boston sud Ath- letic Clubs for the championship, with the chauces in favor of the former. The Bostons Liave yet to play thirty games to finish their quota of all thie different series, and the latter twenty-nine : 03 0—6 oA oy g Bl uanziensgs| o mup BCRAPS. The Hartford Club is announced to play here with the White Stockings on the 14th, 16th, and 18th insta. ‘Wednesday, Higham made his first appear- anco eince his departure from Chicago in a game between the Bostons and Mucuals, playing catch- er for the latter nine. Hatfleld made his firat appearance this ssason in the same game, play- ing left Held. The Louisville Courier-Journal says that in 8 Iate gamo ‘' John Ross, centre ficider of the Olympic Club, missed & tly bal), and, as he had never muffed before then this season, considera- ble surprico was occasioned. The following action of tho Olympio Directors will explain matters: ‘Resolved, By the Board of Directors of tho Olympio Bass-Ball Association, That John Hoes bo expelled from said Association for con- dnct unbecoming 8 momber of said Association, in 8 recent game between the Lexington and Olzmp!;e‘lilzmm Clurbr.‘ "hhmmm is & cheerftl and expeditions way of puni bad playing ahd discouraging muffing. 5 —_— THE TURF. SO0ME DISAPPOISTMENT AT BOSTON. Bvecral Dispalch to The Chicago Tribune, Bosrox, Sept. 4.—The much-advertised matoh between Col. H. B. Bussell's famous stallion Smuggler snd Turner's famous mare Nettie re- sulted in & disgustiog fizzle, and patrons of the tiirf are asking if Russell has joined the thieves. A week 2go Smuggler trotted to beat his tme' aod could not get below 2:213. Two dsys Iater, in private, he made 2:19%. To-day his best time was 2:25}%¢, with a good day and track, and yet he won the race, beating Nettle, who won the third heat in 2:293¢. The match was said to be for §2,060, but was probs- bly for the gite monoy. Smuggler's fastest quartar was 36, his fastest half 1:133¢. CHICAGO PROSPECTS. . The fall meeting announced for Dexter Park is yet in procees of arrangement, 8nd it has not been settied what days will be occupied or what the attractions will be. The mare Lulg, if she could be mduced to enter, would draw & great attendance, but it is understood thatahe will 1ot coma Wast to trot this fall. MIBCELLAKROUS. ‘The krown gelding Webber, 8 years old, after ing the three-minate purse at Mendots, was sold on the ground by his ownor, o Elder, for $4,000 casb. He won tha first. thira, and fourth heats in the race, getting a record of 2:3034. Heisoaeof the most promusiug trot- ters on the Weetern turf, and before the sesson is over he will doubtless go low down 1 the twenties. He won at Earlville, trotting a fourth hoat in 2:801{. The abgenco of Red Cloud, who was last year looked upon a8 the coming horse, Lias occasioned much wonder. An Indianapolis Sentinel reporter has visited the ‘‘abodeof the noble avimal,” and writes: ‘‘Arriving in town, it was bat o short search until Billy Winana. the racer's keoper, was found. andin & few minutes more the Senlinel man was standging in the stall with the honest horse, admiring bis beauty. There have been several utories set atloat in regard to his having suddenly become Jame, and subsequently with- drawn from the Cleveland circuit of- meotings. ‘The fact of the matter is, the horse hus been iroubled by one leg since jast fall, and has mot 29 yet been entered for a single race, although Lo has been extensively advertised as haviag done so, His owner, 3r.James Wade, claims that the trouble all came from the use of the fiat shoes made for him by Dan Mace's shoer at Rocuester last year, which the horse is now wearing. Neither Mr. Wado nmor his son Jobnny, who drives tho borse, is clearly satisfied 88 to whether ho is changing his gait. Johuny is estisfied, however, that the horso is over- reaching wmore than be used to. Now he reaches about 2 feet in front of his fora feet When going 1 good time. It is the left bind leg that is now injured. The tgndon, or pastern, of this was injured twice. it is thought—onco last fall, and when 1t was abont healed this apring he was taken out to the track and agam injured.” —_— RUNNING AND JUMPING. : ATHLETIC CLUE GAMES. The annual fall games of tho New York Athlotio Club will be beld at their grounds in Mott Haven, on Monday, Oct. 4, 1875. The following races will be open toall amateura: Oue-hundrod yards, 440 yards, half mile, and 1 mile run- ning races; 120 varda burdlo race; I1-mile walk, 9-mile walk, 3-mie walk; running high jump, runping broad jump. First and sccond prizes of handsome gold and silver medals will be pro- sented by the Clab to the winners in each race. Entries will be recoived up to 3 p. m. Sopt. 24 Any gentlemen in the West, whether members of any club or not, who wish to competo at these natioual games, can obtain auy needed nforma- tion, and be assisted in making their entries cor- rectly by sddressing Wiltiam B. Curtis, No. 18 Bouth Clark atroet, Chicago, 11k MILWAUKEE, e » Pastoral-The Fight Over the ¢ Two . Orphans.” Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tridune. Mrmwavkzr, Sest. 4.—The Rev. E.R. Ward has recewved a call from the Churc of the Holy Commaunion at Chicago, but was unable to ac- ceptit. The “Two Orphaus * injunction case came up for hearing befora Judge Dyer to-day. Sena- tor Cerpenter, for defendants, showed that ihe copyright Jaw under which the c!zum is brought provides that no copyright can be obtained bere by authors not citizens or residents in tbe States, whereas sbuva by the complainsnts themselves that the ao- thors of tha * Two Orphuns " were citizens and residents of France. Ho argued that Juckson, in obtaiuing the copyright by the deciaration that he was the autbor. was guilty of perjury and fraud ou this Governmens and the ooF)- right taw. This was followed by evidence that Ruokin's right to present tho play bad been recognized by the eowmplunsnz, Palmer, and st this stage Mr. Post, of New York, conasel for Bhook & Paimer, asked for time to telegraph Now Yurk for rebutting testimony, and. after crgument on this point. the Court was adjourned, his i[onor stating tbat lie would dizpose of this £pplication for time Mouday mornng. In fbo meansne the playis having treweuaous houses. RAILROADS. RECZIVIR HINCKLEY'S STORY. Speeial Dusmazeh o The Chicaan Tridune. SeriverieLp, Ill., Sept. 4.—Hinckley, ox-Re- ceiver of the Gilman, Chnton & Springfield Rail- road, is here to-day. He1s rather reticent re- garding the imbroglio in which be is concerned, but declares that in his mansgement of the road there is nothing that he would recall or that he ia ashamed of. He received, he says, & telegram from the Master in Chadcery of the RlcLean Circuit Contt requesting his presence in Bloom- ington, to which he will respond next week. Ho and bis bondsmen, ho declares, are perfectly ro- sponsiule for what he has done. He also siates that whatever may be fouund due the Company from him will}be duly account~ ed for, that he 18 responsible to the Court, and with the Court bo proposes to settie. Several entlemen, bucivess wen, met Mr. ;Hiuckley to- 2y and said to him that he would not have-been the business muon they had taken him to be if he had turned over tthe mouey before he had discharged his own habilities on account of the road, or nutil snch timo as the Conrt, whose servant he wass, bhad indemnified him. XMr, Hinckley leaves for Chicago so-uight. NEBRASKA ITEMS. Srecial Dispatch to The Clacago Tridune. Oatara, Neb., Sept. 4.—A company of capital- ista to day proposed to the Commissioners of this county to build a narrow-gauge railrosd, to bo named tle Nebraskn Central & Black Rulls Road, through this county, and make their bridge over the Platte a free wagon bridge, if the county will vote $125,000 8-per-cens bonds. The Commissioners deferred action one was k Ssunders, Polk, and Datler Counties have simi- Iar propositions from the same Company. The Omahs & Southwestern Railroad Com- pany to-day procured an injunction from Chief Justice Lake restrafuing the collection of taxes on the depot ground and the road-ved. on the ground that the Company had already paid taxes on the railroad as a whole,, FREIGHTS ADVANCED, Rock Istaxp, INl., Bept. 4.—The Rock Island Argus of thia evening has the following im- portant item of mews: “On inguiriog at the general office of the Rockford, Rock Island & 5t. Louis Railroad in this city to-day, we learn that the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Rail- road Company aud the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company have termivated tbe favor- able rates, heretofore given the Rockford, Rock Island & St. -Louis Railroad Compaoy , on freight for Chicago, aud the Northwestern charge full local rates. This, we bear, i8 the result of the injudicious course of Mr. H. Osterberg, the gelf-styled azent of the Gorman bondholders, in attacking those roads and falsely charging, in an-ioterview procured by him, and published 1n_the New York news- pepers, that the Rockfard had been run o tho interest of the former roads. As the Rockford dorives its chiof earnings from Chicago freigt, this action will leave it without the ability to ‘earn its operating oxpensos. ‘WASHINGTON. THE LIGHTNING NATL-TRAIN. ‘WasEINGTON, Sept. 4.—The Post-Office De- partment has perfected ita arrangements for a fast mail-train from New York, Philadelphis, Washington, and Baltimore, via Pittsburg, to Ohicago, Bt Lonis Cincinnati sad all points in the Southwesi. This train will commence rupning on Monday, Sept. 18, over tho Pennéylvania Railrosd and ita connec- tions, making extraordinary fast time, g0 as to fully necommodsts the irhmense postal business of the cities named, as well a5 a hmited number of through passengers. The scheduls of the train will be arrahged and annonnced in & few days. THE $47,000 RODEEET. The case of Theodore W. Brown, arrested in connection with the larcany of $47,000 from the Treasury, has been adjourned till Tuesday, when the Judge will give s decision on the point raised by counsél for tho defense, that whereas Brown was_arrested on information chargiug him with stealing. the Government ought not now to hold him for receiving stolen money. 3 __ APPOINTMENTS, The President has appointed R. Holland Dueil, of New York, Commissioner of Patents, vice Thatcher, resigoea. ‘Ex-Gov. Wells, appointed United Biates At- w“x:”r hg tg:aau‘zg:i of Columbia, took the oath of office to-day, and appointed H. E. Walls, Tanior, Assisfant. iy ] HELMBULD. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 4.—Dr, Henry T. Helm- bold, the well-known druggist, was discharged {rom the Pennsylvania Insane Asylum on a writ of habeas corpus by Jadge Elcock, the Judge holding there was no occasion for hia detention 1 such an institation, and, stepping down from the Bench, congratulated him upon his relesse. Dr. Helmbold's connsel, Clsrence Daringer, pro- p.:’lr:mt'o bring suit for damages agaiost the FOREIGN. CREAT BRITAIN. DUSINESS PROSPECTS. Lospoy, Sept. 4.—To-day's Times, in its financial colamn, says: “The firmoess of the money market ia continued, and of the disconnt busivess done at markst rate a large proportion of the bills were negotiated at higher figures. Corn stendy. Deliveries of English wheat and foreign wheat continue heavy. The proviucial markets sre mostly firm, and occasionally an advance in price on last week. The Huogarian wheat crop is said to be disap- pointing, but, owing to the late harvest, thero may te still some of the crop available for ex- pors. There is little further news regarding the foraign crop. The Mincing Lane markets are without change from the duliness of many weeks, The sujjar market cortinues depressed. and prices aro tend- ing downward. —_——— TURKEY. DORNTA AND HERZEGOVINA WANT INDEPENDEKCE. Loxpow, Sept. 4.—A special telegram from Berlin states that the Sclavonic papers announce that the leaders of the insurrection bave agreed upon 2 manifesto, demanding the independence of Besoia and Herzegovina under a Christian Prince, to bo chozen from one of the Eunropean dynasties. They aro willing to pay tributo to Turkey, and to participate in the conference at Mostar, fearing Turkish influence. —_— SPAIN- DORREGATAY ESCATED. Mapmrmp, Sept. 4.—It is reported that Gen. Dorregarsy has escaped into Navarre. A RISSISSIPPI SKRIMMAGE. VICKSBURG, Bliss., Sept. 4—A difficulty oc- curred at & Radical meating at Clinton, Miss., to-day. Three wlites, Charles Chilton, of Clin- ton, Martin Sively and M. Thompson, of Ray- mond, were reported killed. Three nagroes were killed, and several whites and regroes wounded. No positive information is raceived regarding the origin of the conflict. About 1560 armed whites from this place, aud fiftv from Edwards and Bolton,arrived az Clinton this aven- ing to protect the town. The negroes are re- ported g sod threateniug soother fight. l MILLINERY GOODS. NEW STYLES IN | STRAW, FELT, AND SILK GOODS. FLOWERS, FEATHERS, and ORNAMENTS, D.A. HEWES, 158 & 158 Wabash-av. FINANCIAL: AND Savings Bank, 122 and 124 South Clark-st. CAPITAL AND SUBPLUS - - - $525,000 Pays 4 per cent interest on Trust 9{; 6 per cent on Savings Depos- 1LS. MEDIOAL. Dr. Mrs, Ellen Miller, ! Ladies'and Children’ Physician (Iate of New York), specially treating DISEASES OF THE UTERUS, An Prolapsus Uteri (folling of tho womb), etc., and all | ehronle and private diseases of females. | Ofice. 141 So. Halsted-st., near W. Madison. | Hours,9t012a m.and 2to 6 p. m. | State Medical Offices, 187 South Clark-st., Chicago, Ill. ‘Persons suffering with any form of diseiss, no mat- ter how bad, of how long standing, or who failed to 1 cure them, can rely (in a majority of cise) on being petmanently curcd at the above offlces. which are open duy und night. Consultation, personaily or by mai, free, Incurablo cases rejected. Chargea low, GENERAL NOTICES. THE ABSTRACT BOOKS Of Measry, Wilmanns & Thielcke were formally deliv ered to the er yesterdsy. and the above-numed firm hos ceased to_exiat, CHRISTOPHER C. GILL- MORE 26d EDWARD POLLOCK, two well-known and experienced abatract men, who have been for some Foars past connocted with the retiring frm, have pur. Cchased tho good-will af their business, and the lease af their oftice, Boom 20, No. 90, LaSalie-st, MESSRS, GILLMORE & POLLOCK ‘Will open a completo set of tract, judgment, and tax- sale indices from date, taking their chains of title, ete., from Oct, 9, 1871, down to the present time, from the sot compiled by {heir predecessors. SCHOOL BOOKS, For the High and District Schools, st 97 Sonth Hal- sted st., mear the Central High School. Satisfaction guaranfeed. E. SPEARMAN & 00. DENTISTRY. 1 DR. MAGNUSSON, Dentist, 'Southeast corner Rundolph and Dearboru-sts., Room 5 M=Cormick Biock, continues to make full sets best GumTeeth for 35, WARRANTED in overy case iden- tically the same for which other dentists ¢hargo from $20 to $30. Don’t be impoeed upon; call at otfics for Proof and facts. Teeth filled first-cliss at half the usal rutes. Every operation warraniad s repes- sent J. S. MARSH, Dentist, 241 State-st., Rooms 10, 11 and 12. Beantifal cantino- ous Gum Teeth, NOT RUBBER worse than the rocts you have in your mouth, SCALES. FAIRBANKS’ STANDARD SCALES OF ALL KINDS, FAIRBANKG, MORSE & CO. ¥ 111 &113 Lake St., Chicago, Be carefulto buy only the Genulne, DRY CLEANING. " DYEING. Ladiea’and Gentlemen's Garments dyed and eleansd 1n & superior mannr 3t the BOSTON FANCY STEAM DYE HOUSE, 190 Bouth Clarx, 158 Tilinofs, and 265 W. Madison-sts FOR SALE. & J. CASEY, 41 AND 43 FIFTH-AY., Eeep on hand the largest assortment i the city of new and second-hand goods, Furniture, Carpets, Bod- ding, Oco-Desks. Counters, Shelridg, Sbow-Cusee, igerators, Ale-Boxes, mil and Gas Fixtares, bonght and sold. ocls; Flokurse; AMUSEMENTS, MoVICKER'S THEATRE. Last Week of Edwin Adams. Last Week of Enoch Arden, Presented with s strong cast xnd correct mounting. e e et Haghens Pesicr n Graln, introdn &, entitied "Bg[himfl A CDB&" McVioksr a8 Joshus Ginx, 8 member of the Board of Trada, . Beats can now be DANOTNG PARIORS - ; Clsases will beresumed Sept. 23, MI8S W. L JACKBON. M’CORMICK HATL. Cammscing Monday, Sopt. 6, far ona week, Charles Ma Evoy s Famous ORIGINAL HIBERNICON And the MORRIS COMEDY COMPANY, EXTRA N BSenes and Maiimes Sat- l\‘n...‘. Bparkiing Bstodas, nmmuwg ILLINOISTRUST e AMUSEM COL. WOOD'S MUSETM Opens To-Morrow {Mondays), Sept. g, At 8 p. m, will be presented the Gor pectaculsy Conmiopulitaa Draseay * ° AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. Put on the stage with everything now, Also, Every Evening During the Woek an; Wednesday and Saturday Mnfinmk. S On Tussdsy, Thursday, and Frid: ety Comedy oy Matinees, g RIGHTS OF WOMEN, To conclude with tho Farce of POOR PILLICODDY. The Dramatic Company engaged embraces old Cht. ¢ago favorites 2nd new distingushed art g § forain e formiag % most powesful ALd. uaeqaadorgla Trio Performances Daily, at 2 7. m. md § p., h&;umam opens en Tuesdzy at 8 a. m., and g { OVER 500,000 CURIOSITIES, The Prettiest Fat Tady in America, The Liliputian Prinees, ~ Major Ward. the Great Punch and July and Sleight-of-Hand Man, every day, Dens of Living Wild Aultala The Happy Family. The Monkey Cage. | . And Animals, Birds, and Fishes innumerstla, OXE PRICE ADMITS 0 TIE LECTURE ROTMIAND NUSEDR, ADMISSION = 25 cents, 50 cents, and 75 cents, No charge for Rescrved Seats. Box Office open from 8 &, m. unti 10 p.m, THE HIT AT THE NEW CHICAGO THEATRE, Clark-at, near Randoiph, oppsite Sherman House, Great Succeda of tho New Comoedy of our oW T and Piace, entitied HEARTS AND DIAMONTS, It will bo continted until ‘further notice, with s iant assigniment of the CHARACTERS OF THE DAY, Edward Armott, Louis L. James, Chjppendsle, Goorgo Stoddatt, Ed-gr’(‘dmun.m iy B. Hoiwes, B. J. Hill, L. J, Gurdon, J. Christio— Helen Tracy, Minuie Menk, Ads Glmsn, Agnée ‘Proctor, Mrs. George Stoddzrt, in their ariginat md brilliantly successful personations. *Tts Qialogua and sltuations fairly sparkle with Gt 0, mond of e Hite, i i) ines, “Every eys was Intent and every ear strained from the rishug of the curtain to tho coing down theréof, At times the house fairly burst into 3 ghout of boistar ous merriment."—7rioune. p *The play gradually héightens up into a wonderful series of diverting predicaments, and althougn the dezoument i profigured almost from the surs, th intereat 18 sustauned to the end with consummata kil ~—Inter-Ocean. L “ sbounding In'fine wit, light satire, end fizy clinaxes,"—Etening Journil. Matinee Saturday at 2 o'clock, . Next production at this Theatre, x powerfnl Socisly Play of thrilling interost, sdsptad from 1ha Friacy entitlad, PATULINEG, Which will be presented with an Admirabls Cast e Fine Sistings. “TWA HODRS AT HAME” Farwell Hall, Monday, Sept. 6, and every evening st Kennedy’s Songs of Scodend, Mr. Kernedy will be aasisted by ‘Entire change of p PEOGRAMAE FOR MONDAY. “ Pianoforte Duet."” « 3y ain Fireside,” 4 There's nao luck aboot tho howsa® * Come under my Plaidie.” Glee (five volces)—* Hail, Smiling Morn.® “ The March of the Camercn Me ‘Humorous Trio—* Dame Durden,® Glne (e yoleosr st Siryke e Lyre® ve voices)—* Stryke {) e e Tovnd o th Leal.” 4 Soots wha ba'e wi' Wallace Lled.” ‘Planoforte—* Reels and Strathapeys.” Part Somg—* Yo Banks and Braes.” 4 Bonnie Prince Charlie.” _ * The Laird o Cockpem® %0 Rowan Tree.” * Eathleen Mavournern,” Story—** How oor John socht me for hia wife.” Gles (xix volces)—** The Clond-Capt Towars.” * Allister Macallister.” The Star-Spangled Bunner.” ~*Auld Lang Syne¥ ‘Admission, 50c and $1. Tickéta may be had and ekl secared st Lyon & Hoaly’s Muaic Store, State-st. — Corner South Purk-av. and Tklrty-flnl—g’ Festival Concert, 'fuesiny Evening, Septs 7, §8735. . For which the following emineut and attractive talent has been engaged : Mru, Clara D, Stacey, Suprano; Miss Elia A. White, Contralto; Mr, William H, Stanles, Tenor; MIr. Frank A. Bowen, Bass; Miss Libka Saylos, Pisniat; Mr. Breystaprack, Acoompanist. 'PROGRAMME—Pant L 1. Quartette—" Song of the Lark "—endelssohm Mra, Stacey, Miss White, Mesara. Stanley snd Bowess 2, Scotch Tuliad. Misa Eils A. Whita. 5, Plano solo, Miss Libbie Sayles. 4. Csvatma—¢ Cowe into the Gardem, Msud=s Balfe. 3r, W, H. Stanley. 5. Duet—Master and Pips. Mrs. Btacey nd M en. PanT I, Whi Meatrn, Sriuleg s Bowass, = ite, Messrs, Stanle; L 2, Song—** Wuunz, for the Swallows *—Pinsfl Mrs, Clara D. Stacey. 3, Planosolo., Miss Libblo Say'es. B$nmm.—flramn Mg ic;nl !sn m’z:i’. Dread Hour "+ . Mrs, Stacey aud Mr. ) 5. Song, Mr, Frank A. Bowen. 6. Quartette— Festival of Spring "—Mendelssokn, 2ra, Stacey, Miss White, Messra, Stanley and Bowed. TicXets, 50 cents, For sale at’ the musl stares aud at tho door. HOOLEY’S THEATRE. IMMENSE SUCCESS OF THE FAMOUS California Minstrels', Acknovwledged by press and public to be tha lo{ i moth Troupe of the Worfdl .4 House Croded Nighlly by e Elte of Gt favorites in mew scts. Emerson, Rice, m; MONDAY, Sept. 6, entire chango of bill, all Kemble, Reed, Mackin, Wilson, Les, A SEXTETTE, and xn Orchestrs of ten Solo Perfarmers 1n bill of rare Ethicpisn Comicalities, every Erenis§ and Wedncsday and Saturday Matineee. U BURLINGTON HALL, Corner of State and Stxteenth-sts. SUNDAY, SEPT. 5, 1575, {05, Miac Evoy's Famozs CRIGINAL FIBERNICEH And the MORRIS COMEDY COMPANY. A metange of Mirth, Music, Patlios, and In cannection with ihe entértuiniment trote zrand distribution of valusbls prizes. . hoider will be entitled to a chazee in the distriuls® of prizes, the prizes, consisting {n_genaine Gold Siyuaco pisied e, B Gl o, seen at ¥\, H.. Bauwn’a Jewelry Store, . Admission, 56 cte.¢ ‘Childen, 25 cts, Doors opesi b . To commeénoce ot ¥ p, m. & The % £ will conclude with 8 Balk ACADEMY OF MUSIO. ENGAGEMENT OF MILTON NOBLES mmunppuranxmnsozmtud.md BOHEMIANS and DETECTIVES w&wlour.mmww ’ o e Great Bynes, Andy amd Anole S amadopdees .. THE “TOLEDO,” ashington-sts . 122,124 and126 Fast W: GRAND CONCERT - GIVEN BY THE “VIENNA LADIES' ORCHESTRA" AFTERNOON AND EVENING. ACADEMY OF MUSIO. rand Sandey nigh pesuass OTICE—Grand 7 50 Gl 8-t