Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 5, 1876, Page 12

yz ~ a GAMES AND PASTIMES, How the Cincinnati Club Is Strength- ening Its Forces and Getting Ready for Louisville's New Nine. National Convention of the Philadelphias ard Other Semi-Extinct Organi- zations---No Business Done. Intentions of the Chicago Amateur Asso- giation—Personal and General Notes from Ball-Players Everywhere, Plen and Prospects of the Centennial Billiard Tournament in Philadelphia. Bunning and Trotting Prospects for the Spring Revival of interest in Milwaukee. BASE Batl- ‘THE BLY CINCINNATIS. “ver sinco the several clubs of the country snnonneed their nines for 1876 there bas been much comment and discussion over their com- parative strength, and every orgenization has been carefully canvessed. In this amusing cere- mony the Cincinnati Club has almost Jentirely escaped notice, and one hardly ever sees it men- tioned except perhaps as ‘‘much weaker than soy other club in the ring.” ‘Tue Trosr has known Mr. Joyce for a clear- headed sort of a manager, and did no: en- entirely believe that he intended to go into the fight of 1876 with Cherokee Fisher to pitch. Accordingly, s gentleman of Cincinnat who “simows things” was written to, and asked what was really going on down there. His reply isa private letter, and not for publication, but some parts of it may be interesting ; for instance this: ‘The stiffest, hardest duel of the seazon will be be tween Cincinnati aud Louisville, and, while we shall nut be unmindtul of our duty to best Chicago if we sn, we would much rather win the odd game from Louisville than from you. The geographical position of the two cities makes their animusity fully as great and their rivalry fully as strong as ever existed be- tween Chicago and St. Louis, ‘This being understood, Jou can sce how anxious we are to win the majority of the series from Louisville, "As to the composition of our nine I cannot say very manch as yet. You have seen the published list of our pisyerz, and have rightly thought, perhaps, that it bowed come weakness, But the truth is, thst list ia ‘not likely to be the one with which we ahall go into ‘the field, 1 Joyce is, as you ought to now, a shrewd schemer, und prefers 19 work quietly. What he is doing 1 am unable to tell you, Lut I can give you my impression. I think he hss arrauged with Avery, of the Yale Col- lege Club of 1875, to fitch for him, Several circum- stances lesd me to this conclusion, If he has made this arrangement, hohas got as good aman 29 ever Played in the position, and, if you don't believe it, ask Al Spalding, who has ‘plsyod against him, If Avery has been eocured, it leaves Fisher free to go on firet-base, where he certainly is a good man.” For catcher we havo the youngster Vierson, wno has got it in him to make ane of the best ones in the busi- hese, I hear come taik also that Joyce has got some- body from Philadelphia for catcher. I take to ssy who it is, unless it be Gilroy. ‘While you can sce that we want 3 good nine, and really need one to beat Louisville, I can asaure you ‘that we will try to have it, Joyce bas got behind him all the money necessary, and I shail be surprised if he don’t spring an astonisher on somebody in April. CHADWICK'S ASSUCIATION. ‘The annual Convention of the National Base- Ball Association of Americas was held in New Haven, Conn., Wednesday last. It proved to bo arather mild exhibition of Chadwickism, the withdrawal of the League clubs having teft in its membership only one club of any pro- Yt under- fessional standing—the Philedelphiss. ‘The New Havens, it will be remember- ed, drew out some time sro, being unwillug to consort with the Philadelphia mob, and hoping for admission into the League. ‘The Chadwickisn policy of getting upa “large ‘and enthusiastic meeting ” py roping in amateur and semi-professional clubs was sought to be carried out, but proved rather a failure. ‘The delegates met atthe Anstin House, and on counting noses found that the Association ‘was made up as follows: George Concannon, Philsdelphias. T. J, Lindsey, Cattenntal Philadelphia. ‘F. McNeary, Bed Stockings, St. Louis, HL Brethauer, Stars, New Haven, Of these, Concannon, Lindsey, Lyons, and SicColgan were really delegates from the Phila- delphias. Mr. Hindle was made President acd Mr. Lindsey Secretary of tho Association. There ‘was much astonishment and regret expressed Loe the _cadlors Coen Lee paciraile agies, Chicago Franklins, Lynn Live Oak: Bridgeport T.B.¥.U.'a, and other semi-pro- fessionals did not appear, bus as it was, there seemed nothing but a Philadetphia and Pennsy- sania interest in the concern, and it was accord- ingly deemed best to go where the home of the members was, and a motion was made to adjourn to Apnl 3, to meet in Philadelphia. Tho discus- sion on this motion revesled the probable futare of the Association = ‘The object of the adjournment was stated to be that the amateur clubs of the country might have a chance to come in, Itis proposed to admit any and every club which may apuiy for ‘admission, and it is proba- Die that the fee w: . On motion of Mr, Concannon, of Philadelphia, a commitice of three was appointed to draw up a code ‘of rules for the Association for the ensuing year, the Committee to report at the adjourned mecting. ‘Messrs. Colgun, of Philadelphia, Belisle, of Camaen, N. J., and Lindsay, of Philsdelphia, were chosen such @ committee. The Convention then adjourned, and all ‘Dusiness was left over, The Secretary will invite all amateur nines to come into the Association, and mnany have already applied. ‘The desire of Heifert, of the New Havens, to return his advance-money and join the Actives, of Reading, Pa., was discussed, but it did not secm that the Asso- ‘dation had sny authority over him or the club to which he belongs. ST. LODIS REVIEWS THE SITUATION. ‘The St. Louis Republican gives up a columo to areview aod comparison of the Brown and White Stocking teams for 1876, which is ingen- iously written, and carefully worded to carry the impression that the former team is fully the equal of Spalding’s nine. This conclusion is reached by misrepresentation and false logic. A few examples from the comparison of the play- ere in their positions will chow this, Speaking Drat of the catchers, the Aepublican anys : A superior catcher to Jim White it would probably ‘be impossible tofind. He is sure, active, and steady Debind the bat, as full of pluck and nerve 2s any man io the profeasion. He uses no gloves in his catching, relying more upon rapidity and judgment in defense from danger... . It is just to esy that Chicago has a probable advaniage in this position. ‘An advantage is claimed for the Browns in the Pitching department, because it is said that Spalaing weakens and hss no change. The first charge liss never been proven by the record of any year, while as to the second it may be said that tho Wintea will bave three excellent change pitchers in the persons of McVer, Jim White, aud Andrus. The second of theso is ono of the very best underband throwers in tho country. ‘At first base the Hepublican sees no superior- ity as to McVey over Deblman, though it acknowledges that tho former 1s a ** terrific bats- man,” while the other is noted for his extreme weakness at the stick.” + The person commenting for St. Lonis rather slurs eecond base, where Chicago has the best msn who ever played the position,—barring Jimmy Wood when he was at his best. At third base he claims an advantage for McGcary over Anson, which has never been seen on any field. . Concerning the field, the Republican man says: Glenn, the left-fielder of the Chicagos, is = most ex- cellent player, but we can in no respect comparo him to Len ore ‘He is faithful, reliable, and ellicient, but, ‘our ittle “clipper” hss yet to meet his equal on the ‘emerald field, and we do not fear but that “Ned” will do his reputation justice when the “ collide” with the Whites comes. Cuthbert is in general greatly superior to Glenn 2a a batsman and base-runner. "Thie is most extraordinary bosh, and every judge of the game will esy that Glenn covers more ground than Cuthbert ever could before ho was played out. Whon the batting is spoken of, tho writer should remember that Cuthbert was left out of about one-fourth of his clov’s games last year becaceo ho couldn’t hit a ball. "Phe comment claims superiority for Pike over Hino, which is laughable, then it is remem- Lered that the best mon in the business declare the latter to be the finest fielder who ever stepped on grass. For the other two places, 8.8. andr. f., the Republican men gives credit tothe superiority of Peters and Addy over Pearce and Biong, and then figure out his conclusions in the following curious anc illogical manner: . Go to figureit out,or map it out in theory, Chh cago bas bo room whatever to brag over the superi- ority of her grest nins over that of St. Louis. The St. Louis nine fa weak in perhaps one point of its field: it holds three estchers, two pitchers, and for its inficld at least two efliciant men for esch position. The Chi- cagotesm isnot any too strong, at least from posi- tions, while the Important post of third-base will be a yery sore and unprotected spot, Ivia also without a change pitcher, and incase Spalding is injured the result will bo disastrous. As for bstting, Chicago has the advantage with such men as McVey, White, Spalding, Barnes, Addy, and Anson, On the other hand, tho Browns present a row of batsmen where there are really no weak points, tho general talent, with the exception of Miller and Dehiman, being ex- cellent, We have no doubt that any extravagant offer of odds on the “ Whites” will tind a speedy ac- ceptance in St. Louis, without recourse to windy paragraphs in Garden City journals, Concerning this last sentence, it needs only to be said that there has up to thistime been not one single line in suy Chicsgo paper as to any bet on odds on its club for 1876. While upon the subject of betting, however, the writer fecls inclined to note a cirenmstance which came un- der his notice last eummer, and which shows the temper of tho St. Louis Club backers : The St. Louis Cub had come up for 8 game, and wero attended by a gang of betting men who were noisily anxious to wager large sums, until somebody closed with an offer, when thero was generally a rotirement. During the first inning of the game—or perhaps the second— ‘one of tho visitors broke the rales of | the ground by rising in hia seat and offensively shouting out: nie hundred to three hundred on the Browns !” repeating the call eeveral times. ‘At tho end of tbe iwning, Zettlein, who was always o stiff betting man, and never lacked funda, walked up in front of the noisy St, Louis rman and grafily whispered : “Kemmere an’ soa me,” at the same timo dieplaying threo $100-bills folded uuostenta- tiousty under bia hand and laid on the railing. “ Bemmere,” he repeated, “put it in Jimmy's hands (Wood's) er Graffen's, er anybody's.” Tno delegate from St. Louis looked at Zet’s money 8 moment, and then swung his roll of bills around again ard ropeated, ‘+3500 to $300 on the St. Louie ; I'll bet it throo times!” “Kemmero,” repeated Zet, “hurry right slong ;" snd witout more delay he produced froma friend's pocket a solid roll of money placed there for safety, peeled off $600 moro, and laid it with the other package, repesting, “Kemmere before I go to but; I’m waiting for ou!” The St. Louis man rolled up his money, put it in his pocket and sat down. He bad showed his mettle. THE CHICAGO CLUB. Cone started for Cuicago Saturday; he will armive in the city to-morrow. Peters will show up during the weok, and Andrews 1s expected before next Sunday. Hines will get here about the 15th, and Bielaski and White about April 1. It is stated that Anson while ou a recent visit to this city asked to bo reieased from his con- tract with the Chicagos so that he might engage to the Athietice, with whom he has signed to play in 1877 and 1878. It does uct sppear that any action has been taken on the request or that any will be at present. 'Tho first chempionship game played on the Chicago rounds this year will be between the Cincinnatis and Chicagos. Following the Pork City Club will como the Louisvilte aud St. Louis in that order, and then the Eastern clubs. Dates have not been fixed forthe last four named, and probably they egnnot be for a week ortwo yet. ‘The sale of season seats for the Chicago Club grounds for 1876 will take place tho last of this week at Manager Spalding’s place ou Randolph street. The price will be tixed at $15, which sum will insure a reserved eeat in the grand stand to each of the thirty-five championship games to be played on Chicago grounds this sea- son, with, of course, the entreo of the grounds to all games played between the Chicagos and amateur clabs. ‘tho number of season seats will be strictly limited to 2u0. CHICAGO AMATEUB CLUBS. The Committee appointed by the Chairman of the meeting held by representatives of the lead- ing amateur basc-ball clubs of Chicago Feb. 17 to draft a constitution and by-laws for an Ama- tenr Association, having completed the same, will report Thursday eveoing next at Quinn's, No. 19 West Madison street. All Chicago ama- teur clus are requested to send two delegates to the meeting. Iv ig the mtention of the dozen or more strong and reputable amateur organizations of the city to band themeelves together to prevent the practice of rovolving which last year raised 8o many disputes and 0 much ill fecling betwoen clubs. It is also hoped that the seeociation may be able to get 8 permanent ground somerhero on which to play matches of interest to ama- teurs. It is aluo expected that the new associa- tion will hold a tournament in the city during the absence of the White Stockings, and that the possession of an emblem indicative of the city championship may then be decided. PLLSONAL. Sensenderfer will play with the Atbletics this year—not as areguiar, but as a useful fielder and general utuity twelfth man. It ia now stated that Tommy Peals will play with the Boston team of '76, and has given up his ideas of going into business in Nevada. Capt. Harry Wright bss eo far recovered from hia recent illness as to be able to proceed to Florida. He fas been in Savannah, and bss sailed for Green Covo Springs. Tho Sunday Mercury says of a Hartford man those unpleasant words : Burdock, a very skillful player, and now of the Hartforda,’ bas been unfortunste enough to have ‘caused the loss of the two finest yames ever playod. By an scciaental alip the Philadelpnis Club was cn- ‘bled to win the famous fourteen-inning geme from the Atlantics in 1873, which resulted in a score of 3 to 4, and it was his sincle error that gave tno Chicago Club the victory in the eleven-inning 2 to 0 gama last season. ‘ : The Chicego Club received Friday an official notification that the Mutuals,of Brooklyn, as they ‘are called under League rules, had engaged the services of Craver for 1876. He will certainly prove a great help to Cammever's team, and ‘will tend to make it something like what 1t used to be in 1870 and 1871. News comes from Philadelphia that George Zettlein has given up his connection with the Philadelpbias, and next season proposes to run a restaurant at Rockaway, LJ. Tbus he and McBride, for many years the highest rivals in the base-ball business, bid fair to quit the field together. Those grand old-time contests be- tween the Atlantics and Athlotics will hardly ever be spoken of without mentioning their pames. : ‘The Hartford Times does not seem to set such high store on Pike's coaching properties as the St. Louis Republican. Thisis what the Times saye in regard toit: “And au fait Pike is to coach the men on tho bases. That acttles it. He coached the Hartford nine in ‘74 both on and off the bases, aud during that eutiro season they stood next to the Baltimores. The ‘ Monumental City boys’ wore last but one on the champion- ship list until they disbanded, when Capt. Pike and his men stepped boldly into tho position, and maintained it with great brilliancy until the close of the season. Of course Capt. Pike's ex- cellent judgment will coach the Browns right into the Centennial championship, and pay off a stupendous expense. Simply this and nothing more.” HITS TO THE FIELD. Baltimore wants a representative club, andthe friends of the game there are discussing how to organize 1t. ‘The Boston Club will take # practice trip as far ‘ag Savaupah in April, playing in Richmond and Charleston, and in Washington and Baltimore, on their return. In the midst of the general sadnesa which reigns amoug the cheap ball-plsyers of Phila- @elphia, comes the report tnat the Centennials intend to reorganize. A ‘The National Amatenr Bage Dall Associstio: which meets at Philadelphia on the 8th inst. will, without doubt, adopt the League rules ant regulations, if they can get hold of s copy. The League Book of Bules and Rogulations will bo on cale next week. Next year it will con- tain the official record of cach member of the League as made during the coming season. It has been settled that the Hartfords will open the season for the Bostons, and that soon after the Dostons will take a trip to Philadelphia and open the season for the Athletics, playing the Mutuals in Brooglyn on their way. The newly-organized West End Cub of Mil- wankee ia fitting up its grounds and wants the Chicagos to assist at the christening in May. The invitation will probably be accepted. It is expected that all the professional clubs will play upon the grounds during the season. The widely-circulated paragraph about an ex- tended Sonthern tour by the Louisville Club turns out s fabrication. The nine being uow atl on hand. it is noted that the average age 18 25 years, the averagojhoight 5 fect 10 inches, and the average weight 172 pounds. The Courier-Journal has the following : ‘The Mutual Club, of DsUss, Texas, as also the Gal- yeston Club, are very anxious to have the Louisville Club pay them a visit, The Galveston club was will- ing to guarantee all the expenses of tho visiting club Ywhilo in their city, and if the other Southern cities had. Deen 28 liberal in their offers as the above-named city, the Louisville players would have started ere this on & grand Southern trip. No official noliieation: has yet been received from the League's Secretary as to tho result of admissicn of the the vote on the Now Harens; THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 1876—-SIXTEEN PAGES but a private letter received by a Chicago player from a Harttord brother of the craft says that the result of the vote ia the refusal of tho League to grant the membership asked. This President Buikely has communicated to the New Havens. Max Adeler thas gives his views on the sub- ject of ball-reporting = ‘We do rot know anything of base-ball practically. Mumbly-peg is the most exciting of the athletic out- door sporis upon which we ever ventured. But wo take an interest in bage-ball, and we read with atten- tion the very excellent reports which appear in this paper. Every now and then, however, we como across 2 etatement which is perfectly staggering. For in- stance, we read that “George Wright was given a life ouabad muff by Fisler,” and that “Anson went out on s magnificent jumping foul-fly catch by McVey," and up to this moment we do not know precisely what itwas that bappened. My first impression was that Mr, Fisler sacrificed his life upon some kind of a mut forthe benefit of Mr, Wright, and that Mr, Anson rode off on the back of some ‘ind of an activo and offensive insect, Aud set that can hardly be, for such performances certainly can have no reasonable con- nection with the gameof base-ball. We have forborne to ask an explanation of the gentleman who penned the startling lines, because he bas an unsympsthiziug habit of asking’ persous why they do not pay him the money they borrowed of him. So wo avoid him, But it appears to bo necessary to have some kind of ‘an explanation, and wo lay the matter before the pub- lic in order to ascertain precisely what tho fate of Mr. Fisler was, and exactly what kind of gymmnastica Mr, ‘Anson indulged in BILLIARDS. THE CENTENNIAL TOURNAMENT. Special Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune. Puttapetriia, March 1.—Sometime siucs considerable interest was excited in billiard cir- cles by tho announcement that a Centennial tournament would be held in New York during tue Exposition, under the management of 3ir. Mathew Delaney. The project was not raptur- ously received here, for the reason that the profits would go into private pockets, and the fact of it being held in New York would, while reflecting upon the ability of this city to conduct euch a contest, deprive it of much of its Centennial charactor. Tho echeme did not prosper, and finally col- lapsed, sud when Mr. H. W. Collender came forward with an offer of $4,000, for prize money, and proposed a contest to be beldin this city, his proposition was hailed with delight. An addi- tional £1,000 was subscribed by Mr. Frank Queen, of the Clipper, and, after consulting with leading men in both cities, Mr. Collender visited this city, a few days ago, for the purpose of making the preliminary arrangements, and per- fecting the details’ of the contest. From him I lear that the tournament will be hold directly under the auspices of the Centennial Commission, to whom the profits will go. ‘They will be supported by » committee of influential gentlemen selected from the Jeading cities of the country, and the chief management will bo by a local committee comprising the moat eminent men in the profossion, undor the gen- eral supervision of Mr. Collender. ‘I'he tourna- ment will begin on the 15th of May, sod will continue = fortdight, afternoon and evening, closing on the 27th. It will be held in Hortieul- turs! Hall, which the managers have already en- gaged. In order that overything may be as con- venient as possible for spectators, the pres- ent seating arrangements will bo altered, and the seats will be built up in tho sbape of an amphitheatre about tho plat form in the centre, thus giving equal advantage toall. A speciel feature, and oue worthy of note, is the effort which will be mado to secure the preeence of aclass of spectators who have hitherto declined to graco with their presence the contests of the knights of the cuo. To this end special rules have been adopted, the regula tions of the lecture room will be enforced, and it is hoped that hereafter a gamo which is 20 rapidly gaining in popularity with both sexes will not be confined in its public exhibitions to a wholly masculine audience. The question of Prices has not been definitely settled as yet, but the rates will probably bo those of first-class thea- tres. The games will probsbly all be tho threo- ball, French carom, and it is expected that four games will be played each day. Tho prizes will be five in number, and the winner of the first prizo, $2,500, will gain the ceatenuial champion- ship. Allthe most noted players in tho world will take part in tho tournament, among them Maurice Vignaux, the present champion of tha world, A. P. Radolphe, who holds the diamond cue of America, and 3. Piot, s young French player, who has acquired a brillant reputa- tion in tho short time that he has been vefore the public. Among cur own players may be named William Sexton, George Slosson, Maurice Daly, one of the Dions, and George Bessunger. Sexton sailed, on Saturday last, for Paria, where he 1s to play Vignaux for the Col- lender cup and the championship of the world. Both players will return to this country in time for tho tournament, and it is rumored that a brother of Vignaux. who is saidto equal if not to excel his brother in handling the cue, is to sc- company them. Thero is atill much to be settled and msny arrangements to be perfected, but the project bids fair to result ina gouuino centon- nial tournament, and to prove the greatest event in tho bistory of billiards in this country or elsewhere. ‘THE BURLEIGH-SHAW MATTER. The srraugements for the last act of the Academy of Music sell have been completed, andthe money held ag main stake will all be paid back. Mr. Bensinger said yesterday that his firm were only waiting to heat from Shaw's backer, on whom they havo a claim. It seems thatthe morning after the match EMliott, the "foledo eport who put up the job, went to the manager of the Academy of Music and demanded snd received the door money, with which he de- parted. This left Beusinger no chance to collect 8 bill of $86 which he had incurred for various expenses, aud he accordingly wants to have ENiott or some ono else assume that before the stake is given up. The championship-badgo has not yot been returned, but will shortly be, or, if it is not, its cost will be subtracted from tho money deposited by Saaw’s backer. It is probabla that the money will be paid over this week. = ON BOTH SIDES, Tho Clipper pat iteelf in a very awkward posi- tion on the Burleich give-away. Having cap- tured a copy of the Chicago Zimes with an inti- matiov that the match was crooked, the Clipper man sat down and wrote a column to prove that overything must have been straight and the Times all wrong. After he had made this very clear by figures and avorages and extraordinary mathematics, tho writer felt content, but was more than a little disturbed by getting a Tnrscxz with an account of Barleigh’s confession of crookedness in it. ‘Hero was a tight spot, and it was gotten over by tho Clipper man by putting both artictes in together,—one in which he proved that it was not and could not have beenasell, and the other in which Burleigh confessed that 1t was nothing else. He was bound to be on the right side somehow. —S— THE TURF. SNING PROSPECTS. ‘The Lonisians Jockey Club will give the first ofthe spring meetings for runners Saturday, April 15, at New Orleans, and continue on the 18th, 19th, 20th, 2ist, and 22d, tho Club an- nouncing an excellent programme. From New Orleans some of ihe horses will, no doubt, take a run ovor to Texas for the Galveston, Houston, and other meetings. Those that go over need to be a first-class lot, or the young ‘“ Rebels " in the Lone Star State will capture them. Much is expected of soveral Texan youngsters this spring, and, should the expectations be realized, it is not unlikely that aome of them will find their way to Saratoga. ‘Tho Louisiana Club meeting will be followed by that of the Nashville Blood-Horse Association at Nashville, Tenn., which ia announced to be- gin on Tuesday, May 2, and continue five days. From Nashville the scene will shift to the old Lexington (Ey.) course, whero, on the 8th of May, and continuing to the 13th inclusive, the sport will be continued. The meeting promises to be a good one, a8 several interesting stakes will be run. Be ead From Lexington to Louisville is another quick change, aud on Monday, the 15th, the Louisville Sockey Club will begin its second spring meet- ing, which will last six daye and is expected to prove ** the * moeting of the Southwest—an ex- ctation that ia more than likely to bo fulfilled. 't will be tho first meeting at which the Southern horses will have to mect thoge of Tennessee and Kentucky, while it is not unlikely that a New York atablo will be cent out. ; ‘After Louisville, the struggle will begin East. At Baltimore, the Maryland Club will race on the o3d, 24th, 25th, and 26th of May. Next, New York will bave ber turn at Jerome Park on the 3d, 6th, Sth, 10th, 13th, 15th, and 17th of Juno; which in turn will be followed by Philadelphia on the 2ith, 26th, 27th, aud 23th of June; while on the Coxtennial days of July Long Branch will be the Meccs of those who admire racing. THE COLD SPEING TRACK. Tuesday last a meeting of prominent citizens was held at tho Newhall Honse, Milwankee, to consider the establishment of an association for the advancement of trotting interests. It was resolved to establish euch a clab, and leaso the Cold Spring track fog five years, as an rental of $2,000, and a Committes was appointed to consider the further advisability of purchas- ing the remainder of the expiring life iease of the present proprietor. Tho capital stock of the association is fixed at $20,000, xod pending the permanent organization and naming of the aseo- ciation, the following gentlemen were elected tamporary officers : President, E. H. Brodnead ; Vice-Prodident, Charles Ray; Secretary and "Treasurer, Sauford Kane; Executive Committes, 3. H. Brodhoad, J. B. Oliver, C. Mf. Saywer, E G. Jennings, and Frank Boyd. SCORING. Bertrand, 6 yesrs old, by Kentucky Clay, has been sold to C. Byers, of Adele, Is., for 32,000. H. Bretsford, of Anderson. Ind., has pur- chased » 5-year-old mare, by Mambrino Patchea, for $2,000. : R. P. Helm, of Lake County, Ill., has pur- chased 8 2-vear-old red colt, by Florida, dam by Volunteer, of which great things are expected. Mr. W.G. Baldwin, of Ticonderoga, sold his bay mare Alice, last week, to California parties for $7,000. Alice was sired by Abram, by Daniol Lambert, by Ethan Allen, dam by Ethan Allen, dam Dr. Dixon’s mare. Alico is 8 years old, 15 hands, avd recently trotted two trials on the ice of Lake Champlain, the first in 2:20, and the second in 2:16. The Indianapolis People says: ‘James S. Wado obtained a judgment of $1,900 last weok in tho Superior Court against the members of tho ‘late’ Indianapolis Trotting Association. ‘Tho defendants wanted to plead the gambling act, but Judge Perkins raled that Red Cloud was trotting for a ‘premium,’ and that such races did not come under the head of gambling.” Judge Perkins took s sensible view of tho case. Tho maargers of tho Mississippi Valley Fair, which will be hold at Singleton Park, Quincy. commencing Sopt. 18, nave decided to open stakes for a ‘t-mile-heat race, the prizo to boa gold bowl, of the value of $3,000. En- tranco foe $250, which will be added to the prize. Four to fill, and threo to start. Race to be run ‘under Lexington rulos. Tho eutres for this stake will closo on tho let of September at 9 .m. ‘This will doubtless receive a liberal en- Fey: and cannot fail to prove the leading feature of the fair. —— ey THE TRIGGER. IMPORTANT CONSOLIDATION. ‘The sportamen of Chicago have at Isst taken a step which thoy ought long ago to have taken ; they have consolidated the various shooting clnbs into one, with mombership and backing enough to give ita standing such sa tho sports- men of Chicsgo should have. The first steps towards this joining of: forces were taken some time sgo, snd the union was substantially accomplished in the early part of last wook, Last evening, tho first meeting of the Andubon Club was held in the Club rooms in McCormick Block. A largo attendance was present from the Gun (later the Audubon), the Prairie, and Kennico:t Clubs. A constitution and by-laws were adopted, about as reported by the Committee. The following officers were then elected: President—S. H. Terrill Firat Vice-President—W. F. Milligan, Second Vice-President—Greene Smith, Secrotary—J, J. Gillespic. Treasnrer—C. D, Pescock, Kennel Manager—J. H. Whitman, oard ot Directors—E. C. Waller, Abner Price, W- 'T. Johnson, F. A. Howe, and C, E. Felton. ‘The club starts out with a large membership, among whom sro about fifteen of the former Kennicotts, six of the Chicsgos, thirty-one of ee Prairies, and the whole of the former Gun lub. ‘Ag an organization for the protection of gamo ‘aud fish the uew clup should and probably will be most effectual, PAINE VS. TALBOT. ‘Two matches nave been arranged between Ira A. Paino and Dr. Talbot, of the Long Island Club, to be shot at Deerfoot Park, L. L, to-mor- row. Tho first match isa novel one, being styled ‘2 “table” match, the conditions requiring each to shoot at twenty single birds from a ground- trap, 21 yards rise.80 yards fall, and 134 oz. shot. Birds will bo found by cach, and all are to bo trapped out of ono hamper. Each shooter's gun 1s to be laid upon a table and not to be fonched until the bird is fairly on the wing, and either party touching his gun before the bird is 80 onthe wing will bo scored as having missod. ‘The second match is for each man to shoot at fifteen pairs of pigeons, L: L rules to govero, excepting that plunge-trapa are to be uaed, Paine to stand at 21 yards rise and Dr. Talbot at 18 yards. —_-— COCKING. PROSPECTS. Somo time ago Jerry Monroe, of this city, who rather prides himself on his breed of gamo- cocks, and is willing to back them heavily, tried to arrange a main with some St. Lonis men who are addicted to the sportiye chicken and festive gamecock. In or- der to give his fowls an opportunity to ahow their mettle, Mr. Monroe challenged the St. Lonia breeders to show twenty-one cocks a aide, and fight all that fell in for 9508 match and any resgonable sum on the odd fight. Ho ex- pressed a wish to have the fight come off near Chicago, and offered $50 for expenses if the St. Louis folks ould como up here. ‘After takiug some little timo for consideration, the St. Louis sports declinod the chellenge, and Jerry is despongent, and rails at the lack of point evinced by the people across the big ridge. Monros hag also been trying to geton s main with Louisville, but way unsuccessful. The only propositicn that ho could get out of the people down there was that they would bring up some cocks and havea main if Jerry would agree to “fix it” beforehand, so that their botting men could Inow how each fight was to result, and so pluck the audience.‘ Like overy other Chicago sporting man but one, Monroe declined the pro- posal, and allowed the match-to fall through, though he expressed a willingness to fight fair whenever his opponents wanted to. ——— MISCELLANEOUS. HANDBALL AND RACKET. Tne handball and racket players of New York and vicinity have taken steps toward forming a + National Committee, to have the supervision of the game in America. They have also arranged to hold a tournament during tho Centennial year, and will offer large prizea to be competed for by players from Great Britain as well as this country. ~ ‘A Provisional Committee bas been formed in New York, and an address settixg forth the above objects prepared and distributed. It is expected that every city will holda meeting of its handball-playeré and form an auxiliary As- sociation, Such a gathering was appointed for Friday evening in this city, but afterwards de- ferred. ‘WRESTLING. Wilhelm Hoggster writes from New York to ‘Tne 'TerpwNe, to challenge any Greco-Roman wrestler in the world for a match for $500 a side. Tne challenger says that he has defeated the celebrated French wrestlers Dubois, Le Bout, Vincent, and Apin, and thinks himself the best manin the world. He signs himself‘ Oak of the Rhine and Champion of all Germany.” This may all ba very well, but Tue Tninoxz cannot seo why Hogester ehould want to come out West to wrestia anybody, because ho scems to have had enough todo down Enst. Ho was thrown three times (straight falls) by Bauer in Boston last week, and perhaps he bad better throw that man before he bunts up any other antagonist. ‘THE RING. Ashort time ago Mace and Goss called at the office of the London Sportsman and inserted the following card: ‘As Tom Allen, of Americs, talks about fighting Jem Misco (tho English champiou), and as Mace has already given him oue good dressing, aud Joo Goss fought him @ draw, Goss hopes be will either shut up or * put up” his money in ony respectable sporting paper, 60 that boand Goss may settle their little mattor. thi docs not suit Allen, Msce will take him on for from ‘C200 to £1,000 aside, and as there is no chance of a fight coming off tn England, elther man will take ros- wonable expenses to croas the Atlantic, PEDESTRIANISX. John F. Keegan, of No. 625 West Van Buren street, writes co challengo O'Leary to walk 5u0 miles to bis 450 for £1,000, He asks tho odds because ho is anamateur. Keegan further eays that he has evidenced his good faith by deposit- ing $500 forfeit with C.G. Haddock, of Had- dock, Coxe & Co. 7 Schmebl concluded his pedestrian attempt at McCormick Hall last evening, winning his wager and making bis 500 miles in about thirty minutes Jexs than the stipulated 144 hours. This bither- to Qunknown pedestrian has thus accom- plishod ono of tho Most wonderful feats on record, considering the track walked on and the whole circumstances aurronnding tho affair. It will be not st all presumptuons for him to challenge O'Leary for the championship of the world. ‘An Unregenerate Youth.—The new governess (improssively): “0, Tommy, when I was a little girl and made a blot on my copy-book I used to cry.” Tommy (earnestly): **What! really 2” New governess (still more impressively) : ** Yes, really cry." Tommy (till more carnestly) : “What an awfal little duffer you must hare deen.” —Punch, LOCAL POLITICS. 2 The Camp-Fires Burning Brightly in Many of the Wards. Republican Rag-Babyites and the Straight Unterrified Preparing for the Campaign. FOURTH WARD REPUBLICANS. Tho Fourth Ward Republican Club hold Es meeting at 960 Wabash avenue last evening. Tho club-room was well filled, and the utmost interest was manifested in tho proceedings. Mr.C. M. Culbertson, Prasident, called tne Club to order, and after a few new members had signed the roll, tho assemblago settled down to business. Mr. Norman Williama, on behalf of the Com- mittee of Five appointed to suggest twenty names from which to solect eight delegates to the Town Convention for the election of town officera, reported the following names: Charles M. Calvertson, A. J. Galloway, John L. Thomp- son, Charles af. Henderson, George M. Pullman, George Armour, Franklin Mao Veagh, N.S. Bouton, Amos Grannis, William Aldrich, A. P. Kelley, Elbridge G. Keith, Joseph Medill, Charles Follangbeo, Isaac Howland, George C. Cook, George Schneider, Kirk Hawes, Henry Keep, Palmer V. Kellogg. ‘Tho club thon proceeded to ballot, and the following named gentlemen were elected: Charles M. Culbertson, A. J. Galloway, Charles ML Henderson, George Armour, Franklin Mac YVeagb, N.S. Bouton, Amos Grannis. It was found that Mr. Willam Aldrich and Mr. Elbridge G. Keith received 23 votes eaca, anon Mr. Aldrich's withdrawal Mr. Keith was declared elected. Pending the counting of the votes Gen. Thompson called attention to some street rumors to the effect that there had been some jobbory in the Court-House matters, and asked ome information from any menibers of the Cea- tral Club who might be present. He had heard, ho eid, that the Court-House business was not carried on in the interesta of the people, and be wanted to know about it. Mr. John HH. Clough, of the Central Club, re- plied, speaking of the resolutions that had beon passed relativo to the Court-House, of which the point ia that 1t could be built for $1,500,0u0, and beacredit andan ornament to the city. For himself ho thought that amount too low, and was in favor of allowing 31,800,000, which would build a Court-House to which nobody but somo fastidious non-tex-paying gentleman would object. Ho then spoke of the coming elections, and said that the tax-payers could never hope to carry the day until they infused the masses with the faith that it 1s to their interest to create and maintain au honest government. Mr. Charles H. Ham was called for, and de- manded more information concerning the Court- House matter. If thore was avy jobbery, he eople want to know it, ‘Mr. Williams replied, deprecating the fact that the Court-Hougo matter bad been dropped upon aclub not yet out of its awaddling-clothes. He denied the accusation of jobbery, which he said had peen mado without foundation or cause. ‘Mr. Sumwalt introduced the following resolu- tion: ‘Wurenras, No definite method has been adopted for nominating candidates to be eupported by this Club; therefore, ‘Resolved, ‘That all candidates for office to be recom- mended by the Club shall be nominated in open mect- yng, and balloted for at tho succeeding meeting of the jab, Mr. Spalding moved that it bo Isid on the table, bat be finally withdrew his motion, to allow Mr. C. Greeley to explain. ‘Mr. Greeley oxplained that ita object was to avoid star-chamber nominations, and to prevent the foisting of candidatea upon the partv. Ho wanted somo noties to the party of what the Club is doiug. ‘A motion of Mr. Spaulding to lay the resolu- tion on the table was lost. In the debate that followed, Messra. Greeley and Murry Nelson spoke of the propriety of the Club suggesting the names of the officers to pe yoted for at the primaries. They deprecated any star chamber business, but thought that some indication of the preference of the Club ghould be ebown to the yoters of the ward. They did not propoae that the Clab should nominate, but merely recommend. ie ‘Mr. Clough offered ag substitute for Mr. Sumwalt’s motion tho resolution offered by Ar. Murray Nelson at tho last meeting, which pro- vided that the Club shall recommend candidates forthe nomination for Aldermen, two weeks’ notice of the meeting at which such recom- mendation shall be made having first been given. After s spirited debate the resolution was adopted, and notice givon that the names would be presented in two weoks, and tho Club ad- journed. THIRD WAND, CITIZENS’. ‘The Citizens’ Club of the Third Ward held its regular meeting last evening in the Lecture Ttoom of the Bennett Medical College, 511 and 513 State street, and was well attended. Among those present were the following: John C. Hil- ton, J. Adams Allen, J. M. Gillespio, F. W. Buckingham, Dr. D. S. Smith, P. Saundera, W. 1. Page, W. U. Eddy, J. W. E. Tnomas, Thomas Bevan, Philip Kusecl, J. B. Chaffee, James Leonard, Addison Ballard, W. C. Phillips, A. T. Lay. ‘The President, Mr. Thomas Bevan, called the meeting to order, and the Secretary, Mr. F. C. Vierling, read the minutes of the last meeting. Dr. J. Adams Allen then addressed the Club on the wants of the city, the main one of which was retrenchment. Hedid not see any reason against our police officera performing the duties of the Health, Sidowalk. and Buildiag Depart- moots, thereby saving thousands of dollars. Mr. J. W. 5. Thomas was called upou and snid that he wasnot a large tax-payer, but never- theless felt his share of the burden of taxation. He waa in favor of honeat and competent men. He reminded tho Republicans present to attend the meeting of the Club to be held on March 10 in the samo ball. ‘Mr. Willism H. Eddy addressed the Club, sar- ing that he was ss good s Itepublican as ever, but that ho would not support a dishonest and corrupt man, though nominated by the party. Ho did not understand how a maa seeking the position of Alderman could spend 21,000 to $4,000 to secureit. He wished some of the gon- tlemen present to explain, if thay could. He said that the people wanted a new deal, and in- sistea also upon a ‘¢new deck.” After remarks by a tow others, the meeting adjourned for two weeks. The Club received seven new members, among whom were Dr. J. Adams Allen nod ¥. W. Buckingham. . THE BOHEMIAN REPUBLIVANS of tho Soventh Ward held a meeting at Saxe’s Hall, corner Lrown and .Twentioth stroots, last night, M. Valk in the chairand Mr. Meilbek as Secretary pro tem., in the absence of Mr. Hagar, tho Secretary of the Club. tyAir. Meilbek tranelated a constitution and by- laws from the English to the Bohemiun tongue, and it was adopted. Many names of voters were section tothe document as mombers of the ab. ‘The business was all done in the Bohemian language and stvle.- Fiery and much-applauded speeches were made by soveral persons, re- lating to the coming election and the Republi- can candidates for tho Aldermanship—Messrs. Kakuska and Decker. Kakuska is s Bohemian ‘and Decker, og tho Secrotary expressed it, ‘is one of those decent Yankees.” Another meeting for the transaction of gen- eral businoas will be held next Tuesday evening, at 691 South Halsted strect. : ‘TUE FIFTH WARD 1s just now greatly excited over the question of nominating Aldermen. Last evening a meeting of tho Republicans of the First and Fourth Pre- cincts was held at tho ward headquarters, on the corner of Michigan avenuo and Thirty-firet street. The attendance was large, and there were two cliques each anxious to obtain suprem- sey of tho meeting, which was consequently rendered lively. One party represented the two wosvern precincts, and was headed by D. H. Hammer. It was alleged they wero working to secure the nomination of Mr. Perkins. Tne other side had for ita spokesman Col. Hicaby. Mr. A. D. Titsworth was elected Chairman, and D. A. Strickland Secrétary. ‘As aoon as order was partially established, Mr. D. H. Hammer introduced a series of resolutions to the effect that the citizons of the western por- tion of the ward were entitled to representation in the Council, and calling for -the appointment of acommittee of ten to nominate ® candidate for one of the Aldermanships to which the ward was entitled, the Committee to report at the next meeting. ‘Mr. G. P, Williams moved to amend the reso- lution to the effect that the candidate be nomi- nated directly by the meeting. ‘The amendment was discussed at some length and tabled. - The Ghairman appointed the Committee as follows: E. L. Barber, C. E. Braner, P. A. Hull, D. H. Hammer, P. G. Dodgo, Mr. Remick, James H. Gilbort, L, W. Jansen, Mr. Holbrook. Repeated attempts wero made to break up tho meoting, but they were unsuccessfal, tho weal niders apparently hazing a majority. Theamest. ing lasted two hours, and finally adjourned for one week. EIGHTEENTE WARD REPUGLICANS. The Republican Club of tho Eighteenth Ward held o meeting last evening at No. 357 North Market streat, tha President, Mr. George Wood, in the chair, and Mr. Robert Hills acting as Sec- retary. Tho Chairman stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of hearing the report of the committee to secure a hall for the meetings of the club. None of tho committee, however, was present, and the meeting there- fore adjourned without transacting any businesa until next Saturday evening, when it 1s expected that the commuittes will be able to submit its re~ ort. : » EIGHTEENTH WARD INDEPENDENTS. A mecting of the Eighteenth Ward Independ- ent Club was held at Carmody'’s Hana-Ball Court, corner of Chicago avenue and Franklin streets, Isat evening. Mr. Thomas Earght, the Pres- ident of the Clab, occupied the chair, and Joho MeGouck acted as Secretary. Tho Committee appointed at the last meeting to draft 2 Constitution and By-lawa made its report, which was taken up and passed. section by _ eection. One section of the Constitution provides that no profes- sional politician or office-holder _shalt became a member of the club. Another section provides that each member shall pay 10 cents dues every month. It was decided that the club shall hold a meeting once 8 week, but that the regular meeting be beld on the first Monday of each month. ‘On motion it waa resolved to holda mass-meet- ing at Carmody’s, corner of Chicago avenue and Franklin street, next Monday evening aod a committee of three was sppointed to secure apeakere. ‘After collecting the dues from those present to be enabled to purchase s book in which to record the Constitution and by-laws the meeting adjourned. TWELFIM WARD DEMOCRATS. Tho Democratic Executive Committee of the Twelfth Ward met Inst evening at St. Caroline's Court Hotel, and found unterrified mempers enongh in the ward to namo officers fora club which has organized, the slate being a8 follows : President, Judge Vau Buren; Vice-Presidents, 3. W. Connett, A. G. Goodrich, George Von Hollen, G. F. Kirby, C. J. Sykea; Treasurer, Jo Hogan ; Secretary, Charles J. White. ‘After the organization the Secretary evolved 3 long preamble, im which the beautics of the Democratic party were passed upon, its virtues extolled, and its desire for office especially com- mended, which gavo much satisfaction to the Spartan band. It concluded by asking the West Sida wards to send one delegate each to a Con- yention to be held March 25, for the purpose of nominating town officers. The Club then ad- journed till Friday evening, at tho same place. FOURTEENTH WARD REPUBLICANS. The Fourteenth Ward Republican Club held 9 meeting last evening in-Benz’ Hall, West Lake street. President William Wiltiamgon presided. ‘An amendment to the Constitution was adopted fixing tho Execntive Committee at nice members from cach precinct, instead of five 8 heretofore. The five Vice Presidenta of the Club were appointed acommittee to report additional names to the Executive Committee. The following names were added: First Precinct, James Quirk, C. Baker, Andrew Dressler, Josaph Terry ; Second Precinct, J. C. Haioes, A. F. Bradley, A. Parka, fF. 'T. Smith; Third Precinct. C.G. Mouroe, Henry Keating, Joha Maxwell, D. Hildreth ; Fourth Precinct, Jonn Young, D. H. Murdock, Thomas Jackson, William Lyton. The following resolution, offered by S. SL. Booth, was adopted : Resolved, That it is the sense of thi Club that the adoption of the new charter makes vacant tho offices of Mayor and Aldermen; that the incumbent of these offices merely hold them by sufferance till their suc- cesgors are elected; and that it is the duty of the Com- mon Uouncil to order an election for these offices without unnecessary delay ; and that the Aldermen of this ward aro hereby requested to favor the ordering of an election for Mayor at the noxt spring election. A communication was received from the Tenth Ward Club inviting this Club to send a commit- tee of three to meet at the Tenth Ward head- quarters with the delegates of other West Side Clubs Monday evening, for the purpose of con- sulting on township nominations and the coming conventions and primaries. Messrs. Dixon, Cleveland, and Bingham were chosen. A number of members were then added to the Club, after which the meeting adjourned. ‘THE CENTENNIAL CLUB. A meeting of the Coutennial Clab waa held at theofiice of Justice Salisburo Iast evening. The only business transacted was the adoption of the constitution and by-laws, and the styles of uniform to be worn, Itis to consist of blue eil-cloth cape, regulation felt hat, Conti- nental style, and torch and flag. THE FIFTH WARD GREENDACKERS met last evening at the Douglas House. Thomas H. Hill presided, and P. M. Daley acted as Sec- retary. Speeches advocating the ‘rag baby” were made by Messrs. Dagler, Bonfield, Red- mond, Christian, and Taylor. The Decatur platform was read and explained by J. M. Springer. A.C. Cameron was called upon to orate, and declined. Tho maeting adjourned, subject to tho call of the Chair. MASSACHUSETTS, Whe Great and General Court Snuif ‘Bribery in the Air. Special Disvatch ta The Chicago Tribune. Bosrox, March 4.—The Legiclature has de- cided te have a now investigation, this time for bribery. Chargea have not been made, but the Lieutenant-Governor heard it eaid that money had been used to prevent the passage of the bill stopping work on the new State- Prison at Concord, where $200,000 has already been epent. There was ao general debate to-day, mo question of party being concerned. Mr, Hale, of Boston, counseled ube calmest action. He spoke of the frequency with which insinuations are made against Legislators, and expressed the opinion that it would be ridiculous to try to ran every vague rumor to ita origin. te had no doubt that money had been raised and used, because no measure comes before tho Legislature in which money may not be used legitimately. Un- less somo member stood up and made a distinct and positive statement that ho know of bribery, and had evidence capable of proving it, it would be but a waste of time and money to raise a com- mittee and go into such an investigation. Mr. Kimball, of Boston, expressed the hope that the investigation would be ordered. Some one had been hesrd: to say that the measure should be killed elsewhere, and the remark was that they had $40,000 to do it; that such a party was all right; that such a party should be “fixed,” and ‘such another party (calling = name) would fix him. Mr. Kimball said that he bad no idea that any member of the Houso had received mouey for hia yote; that he had not said s0, and that what he had ssid couid not bo made toimply it, He neveruttered a word of dierespect to the Committee on Pris- ons, believing that its members were honest in what they eaid, but auring all these proceedings the agents of the railroads and the contractors were busy, and were largely interested. Mr. McCsfferty, of Worcester, said aa the chargo, as it might be cailed, had been made, the dignity of tho House demanged that it should be investigated. ‘The order was finally adopted, 99 to 23. +. SPRING-MOODS, Gentle wind, wandering wild, What is it yout melodies say, As you go your aweet, tender way, Heaven's own magical child 7 ‘What the feeling in my breast ? ‘What my sou! lifts high and higher 7 Aro you Spring, sending nigh and nigher ‘Thy, to me, too brief a zest? Sweet to see tho heavens are, Clouds to see, to see them nearing, Near and bright, and disappearing ‘Over the forests gray and far, Bring you tidings from above? ‘Will these hours now to us restore All our lost, lost and yenishod love, And are tears to be no more 7 Ja the gato of God we long for, ‘Where, upborne in his trusting flight, Bings the akylark out of aight, Ever abut ag heretafore 7 Who, alas ! the ways unkno’ the haven dare announces,” ‘Who tho word of grace pronounces, ‘Who declares the heavenly throne ? Kebuke to Obstinacy. A Nevads newspaper says that an inebriated Comstocker pleasantly rebuked obstinacy in = friend the other day. He had invited o Calif nis visitor ito a@ restaurant to take a steak, when ao animated discussion ensued upon some subject or other. Just then the steaks were brought upon the table. ‘+ You aro too obstinate altogether,” said the Comatocker; “I don't think any beefsteak of mine would be good for & man 60 obstinate as you are.” And. reachiog across the table, he took the Californian’s steak and put itin bis coat pocket. The Californian sprang from the table and left the restaurant in high dudgeon, while the Comstocker remamed and finished his meal, The Comstocker carried the steak about in his pocket all day, occasional- ly taking it ont and exhibiting it, in order to show what s good thing a man might miss by be- too abstinate in an argument, THE GRAND JURY, Further Revelations of Its Corrup, Doings, The Evidence Against Andrewsee-Delite erations of the Jury, Summary Way in Which the O'Callaghan Case Was Disposed Of, The public have been informed through Ta, Trisuse how the last Grand Jury bas worked, with might and main to balk tne ends of justice, Its manner of dealing with bardened criminsly and setting them at liberty has disgusted tug People, and more than ever awakened them tog sense of the danger which is threatening thie community from the action of corrupt and gross. ly ignorant County Commissioners. If*tnery wag an honest County Board there would honest grand juries But ss it is now th slums are searched out, end bummers and’ dead. beata placed on the Grand Inquest of the Cra inst Court. Men who themselves should } inveatigated—whose actions will not bear thy public—are place on Grand Juries. It isa bare ing disgrace that such a state of affairs cay exist. SUPT. HICKEY stated to x Trrnune reporter yesterday that by did all in his power to effect the indictment of both Androws and Mycra. He appeared himvelf three times before the Grand Jury, aud gave hia evidence aud stated where mora could be obtained. Ho stated further that thera was more evidence against Andrews than thera had been against Frost. Yet the latter waston- victed and not even an indictment wos found against Andrews. It was hardly eny use te urgs cases before such a Grand Jury as tha last one. He had never seen such doings aicce he had been in Chicago. Supt. Hickey als; stated that A[r. McAlister, foreman cf ths Grond Jury, told bim he had seen one of tha jurora in close consultation with Andrews for three hours. In view of these facta itis no wonder FREQUENT ROBBERIES ARE COMMITTED. The police may do their duty, but they are balked in the Gracd-Jury room, when, if te thief dues tho “right thing,” he knows he can get off, only to prey again upon the public, to roo and plunder almost without moles:ation. Justice Boyden, who prosecuted for the peo ple in the Andrews cssea before Justice D'Wolf, stated to oa ‘Tnmuse reporter that the evidence to coavict was amply sufficient and very conclusive, not even # locp- hole, it was thought, boing left for Androws to crawl out of. Mfr. Foreman, of Foreman & Fricdlander, went to St. Louis, whither he bsd traced his goods. He bought back SIX PIECES OF CLOTH STOLEN from him, obtained from the parties who had purchased them from the auctioneer, He found tho invoice which Mra. Andrews had sent to St. Louie, aud on it wero enumerated tho pieces of cloth stolen from his firm, valued at about 23,000, and ready-made clothing stolen from Harvey, on the North Side. Harvey went to St. Louis, too, and then obtained ample evidenco against Ao- drevs and his wife. ‘The auctioneer who sold the goods in St. Louis came before Justice D’Wolf and identified the goods recovered by ‘Mr. Foreman as those sold by him for Mrs. An- drews, and at her request. She wanted tht gale consummated at once, and sppeared to be in a great hurry, and acted as though she wan ed to dispose of the goods for some other party, and she told him to SELL THEM FOR ANY AMOUNT, soshe got the money. The banks had closed before the aale was coucluded, so he went ont and got the money for ber himaolf,and paid her,audin the amount wes a £500 bill. irs. Andrews bid on her own goods in order to ran up the price, gnd one piece was bought in by her snd after- wards resold. She had a man with her st that time who ia eupposed to have been her brotber- in-law, but bis identity has not yet been deter- mined. The stolon goods were traced in this way directly to Andrews. Foroman identified the goods brought to St. Louis by the woman, and brought some of them back with him. ‘THE GLAND JULY, Justico Boyden said, hesitated. and he told As sistant State's Attorney Birch if there wag no m- dictment found io this case there certainly was something wrong. He had spoken to Mr. Reed also, who Went co faras to draw up an indict- ment, charging Andrews and his wife with Jarceny, and with receiving and dispoamg of stolen goods. It was thought by Mayor Colvio thathe had come to prosecute the cage, sod be had never seen one where conviction seamed more certain. Andrews was alwaja stout the Grand Jury-room during the sessions, and, it ia said, was seen in conversation with some of the jurora. It is known that Andrews bas lota of ready cash, and that he was free iv offering it, It ia smd that he settled tha Harvey casea by returning the money value of the goods stolen, which kept this party from appearing before the Grand Jury againet him. Yesterday afternoon a ‘TnucNe reporter met ARCHIE M’ALLISTER, who had been foreman of the Grand Jury, on the street. Said the reporter: ‘ Whats nice way you treated the people in the Andrews’ cages.” “The evidence was clear against Andrews and his wife, and I urged and voted for an indict- ment. The fact is, I believe there was money used, but you can't prove these things. The whole thing isa ahame on the face of it, and I gave my opinion in the matter in the Grant Jury room." McAllister farther stated that the Grand Jury had voted to reconsider the indictment several times. The first timo was three days before sd- journment. Then the vote atood 8to15. Bat they gradually fell in one by one, and it could be seen there had been some UNDUE INFLUENCE atwork. When he had asked them to vote for the indictment ho counted 12 for and 11 against. There waa a dispute, and s new vote was taken. When he asked those in favor of indictment to rise, George AcAules, one of the jary- mon, got partly from his chaif, as though he i betweeo two fires, McAllister told him if he was in favor of indicting he shonid rigo, and not get up half- way. He got up and said he favored the indict- ment. The next day he was the first to ask for a reconsideration of the vote taken. Then Meyers got up and made the pathetic appeal made to him by ALD. JONAS in behalf of Mrs. Andrews, atafing her condition. Assistant Stato’s Attorney Birch told him thst the woman's coudition had nothing to do with the case. No Grana Juror had soy business tO talk with outsiders in regard to matters coming before them, and they held for contempt of court for such offense. Cook was another juryman in favor of resonsid- ering; so was Cleveland. The foreman tole them if thoy wanted to vote for the reconsider- ation of their action, they could do g0, bat he would have nothing to do with it. Fifteon voted to reconsider, and eight to allow the indictments to stand. ‘THE WILLIAM L, O'CALLAGHAN CASE is another ebameful evidence of the Grand Jury's bese action. Ho committed seltat and corrupt perjury in a cage against the city on before Judge Rogers. ‘It oe co fisgrant thst the Judge instructed Mr. Jamieson, City ‘Astor: ney, to bring his case to the attention the Grand Jury aod have the man indicted. Tne evidence was clear, and written in black snd white, being in the enape of an affidavit, I was shown that O'Callaghan swore falsely tO this, by Justice Meech, his clerk, Mr. Stero- berger, and ® man named McLain. all of whom made affidavits to this effect, which they after wards corroborated with their oral testimony: "Callaghan not only ewore falscly 10 82 affidavit, but perjared bimself in open cou with a deliberate intention to defraud the city. City-Attorney Jamieson bad worked fully » month to get enough evidence against hin ie eonvict him, only to find that after the Crs Jury indicted him it reconsidered ite action 0° the day of adjournment. O'Callaghan bas» {+% bank account, and thore is no doubt he to tho best advantage. —_—_-_—_—- BLUE-BEECH. ‘The country roads are brown, and thralled with frotf And I, s csaual wanderer into boyhood's haunts, Find aelim shrub, that im the stern alr faunts oat ‘A few palo leaves.” Whereat some memories, simone Preased into wakeless silence by the trampling Boe a, Of baps and chances which ‘Life’s fteld nave Barre again, ‘apd filng me sharp though an Of juvenile disgraces, when ’twss my mischance, Soden down serosa’ a bench, to take, with oud él taste, ‘The moral medicine within thy pliant fibres wove: © lissome shrub! But even now, in tearful baste, Aschoolboy comes, and lops thee with a mangling Of bis dull knife. Now, through yon school-hou door, A eee the frowning master dip thee in the stove! Averrius, Mich. Borxs H. Camruttr “rath, indeed, is stranger than friction.” st the boy remarked after the schoolmaster baa rabbed him down with a rattan for falsehood. ¥