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5 BUFFALO EVENING NEWS: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1896. NINE INDICTED. For Thin People rifp SHORTAGE GROWING Comptroller Knight Issnes a Statement Regarding Harrington's "Joggle," Which He Estimates at FOOTBALL AT CORNELL Sludenfs it Ithaca Agitated Because the 'Varsity Eleven Didn't Make a Belter Showing This Year. They Want a Ccach. CITY PROTECTED BY TWO BIG BONDS.

the best of the fight all the way through, and at the end of the eighth had Ryan all but out. Pierce was given the decision. Peter Maher Is now crying for a go with Sharkey. John J. Qulnn said Maher would fight th Sailor Lad at any time and place for a side.

The Eastern league is safe in declining to serve as farms for the big b'3gue hereafter. Powers and bis associates ar.1 running no risk in taking this stand for the rtasnn that the league magnates would not use them for farms again If they could. The experiment lias been too costly. Pittsburg News. The annual meeting of the XTincinnatl club will he held on Monday, and new officers will be elected for the ensuing year.

It Is expected that after this meeting sonic delinlte action will be taken in regard to sprlnx training, and the chances are that New Orleans will have the Heds again. Preidfnt Powers of the How the Misapplication of Funds Occurred and the Responsibility Which Devolves Upon the Comptroller's Deputy. Mr. Knight Wants an Expert Employed. "1'HOIAL TO Tltr SKWf ITHACA, Dec.

4. The rather unsatisfactory closing of the football season for Cornell has brought out a great deal, of discussion over the reasons why that university cannot attain a higher rank In this branch of athletics. Perhaps one of the reasons for this state of affairs Is that the training Is not severe enough. The men are allowed too much freedom. In training for the crew a candidate can scarcely breathe without doing it according to Courtney's rules.

If a candidate fall to go to bed at a certain hour, smoke a cigarette, or do some other thing that he ought not to do, Courtney is sure to find it out and the candidate Is dropped from the list. With football candidates it is very different, and there Is little don but that the laxity In training has much to do with the Itha-cans' annual defeats. Hut there are other reasons. A great deal depends upon coachers. Cornell has tried several different coachers.

but they all seem to bring about the same result. Sanford seems to have done fairly well this year, but It is doubtful THE BASEBALL GUN. Grand Jury Report Sealed Indictmepts Against Nine Saloonkeepers for Violation of the Raines Excise Law. (From Yesterday's Last Edition.) The grand Jury made a report to Justice Lambert this morning, in which nine sealed indictments were found against saloonkeepers for violation of the Raines excise These are the only Raines law Indictments found. William Johnson, Carl Bergen and Gust Ueaumarehais "were not indicted for grand larceny, No bills were found against Cora Perratt for bigamy, nor against James J.

Hartley for forgery. The following persons had been charg-! ed with offenses before the grand jury, but bills were not found against them: Charles Damon and F. W. Ray, for for- gery; H. S.

Dowdell, for assault, and i Frank Carpenter and his wife, Mar-I garet Carptnter. The two latter were charged with causing the death of their I child. NEW THEATER PLANS. They Were Submitted Today to the Bureau of Building Said to Ee a Sure Enterprise, (From Yesterday's Last Edition.) Louis H. Erkhert.

one of the promoters of the new theater, which It is proposed to build on Main street near North Division, and Leon H. Lompert, the theatrical architect of Rochester, called at the Bureau of Building today to learn what restrictions will be necessary regarding the exits to the theater. Mr. Lompert showed Supt. Itelmann the sketch plans of the new theater, the arrangement of the boxes, entrances, exits, etc.

Mr. Eckhert says the new theater is going up. sure. He declares that If Mr. Moore will not lease his property for the building that the house will lie built on some other site in the vicinity.

He says the name of the company will be the Metropolitan and that there Is plenty of capital behind it. WHY BUFFALO LOST. The New York Telegram Tells How Providence Won the Pennant and Bteinert Cup Series, The manner in which the farming of players operates on minor league pennant races was developed at yesterday's' meeting of the Kastern League, says the New York Telegram. Tie Buffalo team of that organization went through the entire season of ISM without a farmed out player on its list, and made a strong bid for the pennant. As the season drew to a close Buffalo and Providence were having a pretty fight, with the Buf-falonians gradually drawing away.

About a month before the season closed Providence secured the temporary release of Pitchers Dolan and Lewis of the Boston National League team, and with their effective aid beat Buffalo for the flag. Dolan and Lewis then returned to Boston. President Franklin of Buffalo made an earnest protest against the continuance of such an unjust scheme, and as a result the system was done away with. In future the Eastern League clubs will be compelled to purchase outright the lease of any National League player whose services are desired. Another very Interesting development Is the bluff draft, by means of which a minor league club can retain the services of a valuable ayer.

For example. If a minor league team desire to hold on to a certain player who is In danger of being drafted, the manager of some major league club who does not want the player. Is appealed to to make a bluff draft, thus shutting out the clubs that really desire the player's services. This method Is reported to be In quite general use in the Eastern League, and is now-employed In the case of Coohey, the Providence shortstop. The Kank Is Dissolved.

(From Yesterday's Last Edition.) The order of Justice Chllds. dissolving the Hank of Commerce, was filed with the County Clerk this afternoon, llrlelly the order recites that the bank fs Insolvent, unable to pay Its debts and that Its capital stock Is Impaired. The or der directs a fair and Just distribution of the property and the proceeds there of among the creditors. The order names Mr. Persons and Mr.

Hazel as the receivers, designates the banks the funds are to be deposited in, and orders that 8100 be paid to the Attorney General for expenses. tut This Out and Bring It With You. We are groin to make one of the I -Serew rod governing If the players on Princeton's baseball team next year are not good batsmen it won't be because they haven't practiced at the swiftest of the swift shoots, curves and straight ones. In structor of Mathematics C. H.

Hinton ha-s Invented a pitching machine, and this winter. In the "gym," the Tigers will use it in practice. Powder couldn't be used direct behind the ball, as It tore the cover of the sphere. So he constructed a machine by which the ball would be expelled by generation of gas. He has already succeeded In throwing the sharpest and the most puzzling of curves.

Who lack strength and vigor there is -nothing better than a pure malt i stimulant to build up the system and clothe the body with sound, healthy flesh. Nothing so quickly gives new life to the debilitated. This fact has been proved by thousands of men and women who have gained health and strength by using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey The greatest and best of medicinal stimulants. The vitalizing principle contained in the pure malt feeds and nourishes every part of the body, tones up the Btomttch and sharpens the appetite. It soothes excited nerves, arouses the circulation and restores lost energy.

As a stimulnnt and tonic it has never been equaled. No wide awnke druggist or grocer thinks of being out of Duffy's pure malt. order. Same vs. Michael Callahan.

Like order. Same vs. Wilmer Hmwn. Like order. Same vs (ieorgc J.

Like order. The Consumers' Ice Company vs. E. Webster, Son Co. OnU-r directing plaintiff to furnish to defendant a bill of particulars within 30 days.

James K. Barker vs. Alonzo Zairtz et al. Order of reference to Henry W. Killeen to compute ERIE COUNTY COURT.

Hon J. H. Metcalf, Judge. Dec. 3, Mary B.

Holcomb vs. Thomas Nlckson et al. Referee's report of sale confirmed. Joseph P. Fell vs.

Percy Hooker and one. Order of reference to Raymond Lyon to compute. John Frey vs. Margaretha Frlederch et al. Referee's report confirmed in surplus moneys and County Treasurer directed to pay certain moneys.

Solomon M. Crimes vs. Celina A. Wellsi Verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of J199.25. Margaret Kooman vs.

Elizabeth Kre-her et al. Order appointing William T. Newbrook guardian ad lltum for Infant defendants. In re general assignment of William Bucknell to Harry W. Killeen for benefit i of creditors.

Order directing assignee to convey certain property. I -ary H. Sanson vs. bdward J. (Jreen and one.

Judgment direcled In favor of the plaintiff In the sum of $546.08. In re appointment of committee estate of Susanna Brown, an allaged Incompetent. Order appointing Niles C. Bartholomew committee and settling disbursements. HER FLESH ROASTED.

Mist Lizzie Clark, an 18-Vear-01rJ Girl, Terribly Burned at Salamanca. She Will Probably Die. (From Yesterday's Last Edition.) 'SPECIAL TO THE BVKXISO SALAMANCA, Dec. 3. Miss Lizzie Clark, a young girl of about 18 years, who works for Mrs.

Lord on River street, has been burned, probably fa-i tally. She and Mrs. Lord were In the kitchen and In taking a dish from the stove her apron or dress In some manner caught fire. She cried to Mrs. Lord to tear it off.

and Mrs. Lord made sev-j eral Ineffectual attempts to do so. She now became so excited that she lost presence of mind, and rushed dow the stairs Into the back yard, Mrs. Lord af-' ter her. Lawrence Holcomb, in the Erie yards, saw her and rushed up and threw his overcoat over her, trying to smother the flames.

The wind had so fanned the blaze that there was scarcely an article of clothing left on her. She was taken at once Into a neighbor's house, and Drs. Smith and Bourne summoned. They say It is hardly possible for her to live, as the skin from her waist up is completely burned. W.

Working t'irls' Club. (From Yesterday's Last Edition.) Routine business was transacted at the regular meeting of the board of managers of the Working Girls' Club this morning. The new constitution made necessary since the club became a corporated body was presented for adoption by Judge James M. Smith. Mrs.

Hpaulding will open her cooking classes tomorrow evening and the dressmaking class will meet on Monday and Thursday evenings at the home of Mrs. AVadsworth, the Instructor, on College street. The two meetings of the Glee Club under Miss Lapey's direction have been well attended and other members are urged to Join this Interesting branch of the club work. Located on Kile Street. (From Yesterday's Last Kdllion.) It was decided at a meeting of the Cooperative Aid Society of Trinity Church, held In the Guild House on Delaware avenue this morning, to make the house at 25S Elk street the headquarters of the parish's church district work, which has Ions; been un consideration, but has not been started on account of the Inability to find a satisfactory location.

The work will bepin at once. Mrs. Bradnack, who has been the agent of the Charity Organization In the fourth district for several years, has been appointed to take charge of the new enterprise. Clerks Say Good-Bye. (From Yesterday's Last Edition.) Hiram Harrison, Joseph Gleeson and William P.

Simpson, the three clerks In the Assessors' office, who were let go because there was no work for them to do, severed their connection with the office yesterday. Mr. rtleeson and Mr. Simpson have gone Into business for themselves and Mr. Harrison has two or three offers under consideration.

All three clerks were popular with people who had business to do in the Assessors' office. 3. J. P. Head's Land.

(From Yesterday's Last Edition.) Justice Chllds has appointed Georg Plcard referee to take proofs and report on the application of th! New York, West Shore Buffalo railway to acquire certain lands owned by the estate of the late John J. P. Read. STORE, Washington Street, cor. 6enesee, Broadway, cor.

Fillmore Ave. These Special Prices for this day only: SATURDAY 3c package Corn Starch 2ie 10c package best Table Jelly 5c 8c bricks of Codfish 4c 1 pound box Boston Baking Powder. 10c Yery Best Creamery Butter 22c Choice Dairy Butter 16c Very Best Bread Flour 70c Choice Rio Coffee, per lb 18e Choice Hlied Tea, per lb 25c Hyson Tea, per lb. 10c CANDY, 10c Gum Drops, per lb 3c 15c Ctocolate Drops, per lb 9c 7c Mixed Candy, per lb tfc Holiday Goods. A large line of Christmas present cheaper than nny place in Buffalo: Iron and Wooden Toys, Lamps, Toilet Ware, Christmas Tree Candles, Tree Ornaments, Tinsel, etc.

Goods delivered to all parts 'of tha city. A RUIN ON CROCKERY Is the pleasantest kind of experience. We're having one at our store now, and tlie folks who are doing the running find it great fun. Theie's nothing that ladies are so anxious to do so much for as their tables. We're trying to make it easy for them to do wonders in this direction, without levying a general tax on incomes.

Our crockery array is just about as complete as can be from elegant sets of fine china to ordinary -ware and odd pieces. We only mention a few specials suitable for Holiday presents. Fine 100-piece dinner Sets, nicely decorated, two colors, I5.50; 56-piece Tea Sets, fine shape, nicely decorated, at special sale of Toilet Sets we have them from $1.25 up; elegant Lemonade Sets, nicely decorated, Pitcher, Six Tumblers and Nickeled Tray complete, 1.00; beautiful assortment of fine Flower Vases from 25c up. Our Lamp Department is the best in the city. We have some special values in fine Table and Banquet Lamps at fi.49, 2.49 and I2.95.

Walbridge 317 to 325 Washington St. rpHE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF A New York To Anna Sommers, Carrif Bugman, James M. O'Neil. Charles Patten Cliirk. 1..

Conschafter, Joseph Downs, and Paul Dcttllng. and Caroline Seldler and Charles Vahlslng, sureties on the official bond of the administrator, persons or corporations Interested In the estate of Chrla-toph Sommers, late of the City of BufTalo, In the County of Erie, State of New York, deceased, as creditors, legatees, next of kind, widow, sureties on. bond. You. and each of you, are hereby cited, notified and required to be and appear before the HurroKitte of said County of Erie, at the Surrogate's Office, In the City of Iluffalo, in said County of Erie, on the 35th dav of February.

1W7, at 10 o'clock In the forenoon of that day. then and there to attend the judicial settlement of the account of Helnrlch Krehl as administrator of the goode, chattels and credits of the said deceased. And that, If any of the above named persons are Infnnts, that they then and there show cause why a special guard-Ian should not be appointed to apprar, represent antl act for them. In the proceeding for such Judicial settlement. In testimony whereof, we have caused the seal of our Surrogate's Court to be hereunto affixed.

(L.8.) Witness, Hon. Louis W. Marcus, Surrogate of our said County of Erie, at Buffalo, N. this 3d day of December, vm. LOUIS B.

HART. Clerk of the Surrogate's Court. FRITZ VOGE8, Attorney for Administrator, 116 Franklin street, Buffalo, N. Y. dec5tjune-sat Artists on a Jury.

(From Yesterday's Last Edition.) In the Supreme Court E. C. Randall, the lawyer, Is suing: J. S. Moore to recover a commission on a real estate deal.

Herman T. Koerner and John D. Meade are on the Jury. Both are artists. Settled for $4000.

(From Yesterday's Last Edition.) Surrogate Marcus this afternoon made an order allowing Mrs. Mary A. Clark to settle a claim against the Buffalo Railway Company for $4000. Mrs. Clark's husband was killed by a car of the company.

She brought suit to recover. Ahoot Last Edition.) of all the little details, and It Is necessary that he shnulil have some one, and that one his dfputy. in whom he can place the utmost confidence, and allow him to bundle Just, such business as was Juggled hy Mr. Harrington. "I shall ask tha an expert accountant be put into the Comptroller's office at once, and that he make a thorough examination of the books and records, and report as soon as possible, and I assure the public that his p'jKirt will show the condition of the office to be as have stated." IS THE PRIESJISSING Father Jahimowicz the Independent Polish Church Said to Have Left His Pastorate.

(From Yesterday's Last Edition.) Tt wan ninvrM this afternoon in Little Poland that Father Jahimowicz, who has tipn pastor of the Independent Polish Church, had left his pastorate and had, perhaps, jrone out of the city. Father Juhlmowlcz fs quite an orator. The reason given for his action Is said to be a disagreement with Father Ka- mlnskl. the Hlshon-elect of the Inde- pendent Polish Catholic Church. Neither priest could be found this afternoon.

SHARKEY NOT DEAD. No Truth in the Crazy Humor That Gained Currency in the East This Afternoon, (From yesterday's Last Edition.) A wild rumor was current this afternoon in Rochester anil New York that Sharkey was dead. There is no truth In the story. I Ot'KT MCCOKtl. (From Yesterday's Last Edition.) COl'HT Part I.

Hon. Robert C. Titus, Justice. Dec. 3, 1S96.

Hugo Colin and one vs. the German Bank et al. Verdict for the plaintiff and fixing the value of the property at Edward C. Randall vs. Jerome S.

Moore. On trial. Dav calendar Kos. 70, 246, 360, 410, 426, 346, 5o4, D32, 668, 676. SUPREME COl'RT Part II.

Hon. Alfred Spring. Justice. Dec. 3, 189.

Cttilseppi Peazze vs. Niagara Falls Hydraulic and Manufacturing Company, (in trial. Day calendar Nos. 323. 149, 5S7, 623, 625, 85, 181, 1S3, 3S3, 635, 651, 681, 703, 723, 725.

STPREME COt" RT Part III. Hon. John S. Lambert. Justice.

Dec. 3. 1896. Sophia McMichael vs. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.

On trial. SUPREME COT'RT EQTITY TERM Hon. Frank C. Laughlln, Justice. Dec.

3, 1696. Joseph Gorss vs. the Tonawanda Heights Investment Company et al. On trial. Day calendar Nos.

17, 224, 131, 136, 142. 172, 193, 194. 207, 21 8, 114, 58, 197. SCPERIORCOl'RT. SPECIALTERM Hon.

Henry A. Chllds, Justice. Dec. 196. Edward H.

Rogers. vs. Albert W. Story et al. Judgment of foreclosure and sale ordered.

W. B. Slmson to sell. William Fairbanks vs. Haley Flske.

Order of discontinuance. Henrietta H. Risely vs. Margaret D. Pray et al.

Judgment of foreclosure and sale, T. H. Larklns to sell. Joseph Dachs vs. Jacob Dachs.

Order discontinuance. William N. Barnes, as executor, vs. Ephraim Harnes et al. Judgment foreclosure and sale, Sheriff of Chautauqua county to sell.

State Line Sewer Pipe Company vs. Cornelius M. Horfon. Order of discontinuance. The Terminal railway of Iluffalo vs.

John Roth, et al. Order confirming report of commissioners. Same vs. Joseph Kuntz et al. Like order.

Charles D. Shlpman vs. Henry D. Newman and one. Order of discontinuance.

Mary A. MacLeod vs. Edward J. MacLeod. Order of reference to Herbert F.

Norton to take proof and report. Fred Storck vs. George Strauss. On plaintiff's application ordered that open commission Issue to George M. Davis of Saginaw, and that the Issue be referred to George H.

Frost to hear, try and determine as stipulated. Same vs. Moses H. Gates et al. Like order.

Same vs. William Coulson. Like order. Same vs. Harry C.

Little et al, Like order. Same vs. Julia A. Huck. Like order.

Same vs. Newton A. Fuller. Like order. Same vs.

Haskele P. Staples. Like order. Same vs. Nicholas J.

Mock. Like order. Same vs. Charles Nlles. Like order.

Same vs. Horatio T. Wende. Like THE outrageous conduct of a biased referee deprived Bob Fltzslm-tnons of an earned victory in San Francisco Wednesday nipht. Nothing more ridiculous thanEarp's decision was ever heard of at a ringside.

Completely outclassed from start to finish and finally knocked out entirely, a crowd of disgusted "ports Ivan the referee announce that the man bring carried from the ring, defeated fair and square, was the winner of the purse of $10,000 For a short time thy were spellbound. They realize! that the lanky fighter had been robbed of his earned victory, and not alone that his backers and men who bet on the outcome, lost as the result of the unjust decision. The decision of Ktage Driver Earp (he Is unworthy of the title of referee fs a stain on the reputation of the Pan Francisco club whic it will take years to obliterate. Kven the sailor's followers were disgusted. There was no glory In such a decision.

Far from It. Men who bet on the sailor and "cashed In" did so with the look of shame. Others more honorable railed bets off. declaring that to take the money would be no more than robbery. What a position to place a reputable athletic club In? There is absolutely no excuse to offer.

Of the 18.000 people at the ringside, not half a dozen saw what the referee declared to be a foul. Not a reporter on the scene saw Fitzelmmons five Sharkey the knee as the latter fell to the floor, knoekeil out fairly and squarely by clean blows from the chamr pion's fists. Whatever can be said against Hobert Fltzslmmons, his worst enemy never accused him of fouling In the ring. Of all the fighters who have attained renown, none have succeeded with a 2leaner record than Fltzsimmons. The jecision of Karp only elevates the champion in the estimation of the lovers of the art.

Who were once enemies, re now his friends. Everyone realizes that he was robbed of a well-earned victory against a man who time and again fouled him. but who was not so much as warned by the man appointed by the club to the responsible position of referee. The reasons for Martin Julian's objections to Earp now appear to have foundation. The announcer stated that Julian objected to Earp owing to rumors of crookedness.

Julian sug-fested many men, but to all Sharkey's manager objected, and finally Fitzsim-mons called out: "I have given In to every referee appointed yet, and suppose I will have to this time, Let's get together." The fight proceeded with the disastrous results printed. Mike Sears and Thomas Dixori have been matched to appear before the Marlborough Athletic Club Dec. 9. The conditions of the mRtch are 10 rounds for a purse of $250, 5200 to go to the winner and $50 to the loser. Hoth men are to weigh In at the ringside at 1l'2 pounds.

It is reported that In the event of IMxon. winning, the Marlborough Club will offer a purse for a niatrh between him and Frank Erne. Cincinnati cannot get over that Cor-Coran-Smith exchange, and Ken Mulford gives the fans the following figures upon which to base their discussion. He ays: "For six years before Tom Corcoran made his debut In fast company, George J. Smith occupied a place in the constellation of stars of the Infield.

He is still a brilliant. To say farewell to 'the German Senator' Is like bidding adieu to a member of the family. Pennant winners are not recruited In a day. For 15 years Cincinnati has been striving to reach the goal attained In 1882. The strides made by the Reds since the Inaugural of tht Ewlng administration have certainly been of an encouraging character.

In the acquisition of Corcoran, Cincinnati has secured the services of a man whose best work on the diamond doubtless lies before him. A comparative study of the work of the two men during the past seven years will prove interesting. In five of the seven years Corcoran excelled at the bat. Twice singularly enough their fielding averages were the same, and only once did Corcoran possess a greater figure than Smith. It is noticeable, however, that during the past three years the margin Is very small, while Corcoran has been steadily gaining along the line of chances.

Here is the exhibit: Corcoran. Smith. B.A. F.Ar Tear. B.A.

F.A Ch's. .731 .770) .781 .725 .797 Ch's. .774 .817 .768 .668 1S90, .237 .277 .191 .904 1W1 19I ISM ISM im ism .248 .244 .21 .297 .282 .935 .913 .926 "In '90 Corcoran played with the Pittsburg Players' League team. The season of '91 found him doing duty for the Athletics, and the past five seasons, he has been at Brooklyn." The hopes of the New York baseball fans were raised, only to be shattered, in the reports circulated from Muncle, to the effect that Rusle would be with the team next season. The terms of the agreement as reported would indicate a complete come-down on the part of President Freedman.

The World yesterday said: "The news from Muncle. that Amos Rusle had decided to come down from his perch and sign a New York contract caused some agitation In the breasts of local baseball rooters yesterday, but the most hopeful felt doubtful of the authenticity of the news. It was well so, for President Freedman said there was absolutely no truth In the statement that the great pitcher had signed a J4000 contract and that all fines were wiped off the slate. As a matter of fact the club has just mailed Rusle a $2400 contract for the season of 1897, as the reserve clause calls for. Furthermore, Mr.

Freedman says Bill Joyce has not been dickering with Mr. Rusle. Carrier Re-elected Captain. Robert M. B.

Carrier, captain of the football team for '96, has been unanimously re-elected captain of the Hobart football team for '97. Carrier Is a Buffalo boy and was one of the star members of the old Lin woods, one of the first football teams In this city. He is 21 years old, weighs 165 pounds and is 5 feet i Inches In height. Carter has made an excellent record as captain of the Hobart team the past Beason and did excellent work at quarterback. Carrier was the unanimous choice of the team.

Two New Records. DENVER, Dec. Gardiner of Chicago established two new professional bicycle records on the Denver today, riding- a quarter of a mile, unpaced, flying start, In 26 1-6 seconds, and a half mile In one minute. Trotting Board of Appeals. CHICAGO, Dec.

Board of Appeals of the American Trotting Association continued its session, but did nothing beyond deciding a number of unimportant cases. Howard W.lnship's Affliction. (From Yesterday's List Edition.) Coroner Kenney was notified today of the death of 7-year-old Howard Mason Wlnship, son of Howard Wlnshlp yesterday. The boy died while undergoing an operation for throat trouble. The operation was performed in the hope of saving the boy life.

The Coroner Is-sued the death certificate. (From Yesterday's Comptroller Knight gave out the following NtatemenL-at noon today In regard to the acts of his deputy, K. K. Harrington and his subsequent resignation and arrest: "In order that the public may not be unnecessarily alarmed because of the fact that ex-Deputy Comptroller Harrington has apparently applied city funds to his own use. I would like to make a few statements or explanations.

"In the first place, the Comptroller EDWARD PETERS. The Clork Who Mmle the DanmKfni? Statements Axainut the Deputy Collector. Is liable for the acts of his deputy, and the Comptroller is under a bond of to the city. This bond is approved by the Mayor, and filed with the City Clerk. "The Deputy Comptroller Is under a bond to the city In the sum of which bond is also approved by the Mayor and filed with the City Clerk.

Ami, as It is Impossible that at the outside Mr. Harrington could have appropriated more, than a few hundred dollars, the city is surely and safely protected. TRlAGLE STREET SEWER. "This matter upon which the charge of grand larceny Is made against Mr. Harrington I can explain In this way: "The city.

guarantees to laborers that they will be paid for any work that they may do for a contractor who Is performing work for the city, and when it becomes evident, by the filing of assignments or liens against the contract, that the contractor will be unable to pay the laborers, the lioard of Public Works recommends to the Common Council that a warrant be drawn In favor of the Comptroller to pay the laborers, and the charter requires that the payroll, giving the names and-arrrnunts due the laborers, shall be Verified by the contractor or by his foreman. In this Triangle street sewer matter Mr. Harrington did not secure the verification of the payroll by the contractor, but made up the payroll himself, and paid the laborers. Then, when the mat- ter was brought up in court, in the fore closure of the Hen, the court held that the above payroll could not be taken as evidence of the lawful payment of the laborers, as the payroll had not been verifier! reinilred hv law. rne t.ity Attorney sent ior wie contractor with his time book, to prove lo me apparent sum uue ine men, bk- gregatlng $S0 or t'JO, and.

In addition to that, the Court held that other sums had been paid out contrary to law, making the disputed amount about $168. HASTEN SCHOOL AFFAIR. "In regard to the Masten Park High School matter, the contractor not being able to finish his work, his bondsmen requested the Hoard of Public Works to complete It. and, as In the Triangle street sewer matter, the Comptroller had charge of the disbursing of the funds. "Mr.

Harrington had paid out on this matter somewhere from $1000 to $1500 that It Is claimed he had no right to pay, as the bills were not properly certified by any one who had authority to do so, and, while there Is no doubt but that a large amount' of those erroneously paid funds were actually paid to the people whose receipts he holds, the claim Is made by one or more of them that they did not receive the money which their receipts show that they did "The Corporation Counsel and myself are looking Into the 'matter and other facts may be made public later, but I do not believe that the amount that Mr. Harrington has paid out illegally or with criminal Intent, In the High School matters, can exceed $1500. "Other matters of a like character, which he has had charge of, appear to be all right, and as all matters of this kind, where the Comptroller has been obliged to disburse moneys on the completion of contracts, will not exceed $15,000, for this year, and over $10,000 of that was High School funds, It is impossible that there can be a shortage of any very great amount. HARRINGTON'S RESPONSIBILITY. "The records of lleni and assignment on contracts In the Comptroller's department are very Important, and has been handled entirely by Mr.

Harrington, as Is always has been by all Deputy Comptrollers, before him, and really makes up the greater part of the work of the Deputy Comptroller, and tt is very unusual In connection with that work that he is called upon to disburse funds under contracts, aa, for Instance, during the year 1895, no funds were disbursed by him In like manner. "All other matters pertaining to this department are under the direct supervision of the chief bookkeeper and, aa they are details that are coming up almost dally, the work Is a perfect system and errors would readily be discovered. "I do not believe it possible that any one could tamper with the records or do crooked work in any way without discovery. "This department la a very large and Important one, and employes, Including the Comptroller, 25 men, so that, while the Comptroller has general supervision over the different department, It Is utterly. Impossible for him to keep track 0.

I 3, of of J. iew i 'cleans t'lub bas given the Cincinnati club the refusal of the ball grounds in New Orleans for practice work. ALIVE WITH SHARKS. A Part of the Florida Surf Where the Gulf Stream Kuns Close to Sand, That part of the Atlantic coast which beats upon the southeast coast of Florl da is infested with sharks. It is prob ably the "sharkiest" waters at this sea false breoiTi.

Wiml sights. son In the world, says the AVashington Star. Folks who have dwelt fur years in the jungles of soft palmettos and on the savannahs of saw grass that stretch Inland from the shell-strewn beach, In commenting on the more than plenlltude of sharks, say? "I never seen the like afore." The blue swells that roll landward and pound themselves Into fleecy, frenzied surf teem with this cruel fish. The white shark, the baskin shark, the hammer-headed shark and other members of the elasmo branchiate family are there. From Jupiter Inlet to Hlllsboro Inlet they may be seen outside the breakers, in the breakers and Inside the breakers.

This season they are so numerous and vicious that the strongnst swimmer and the stoutest hearted sea dogs along that part of the coast will not venture Into the sea farther than knee-deep water. Even where this precaution has been taken casualties have been reported. It was only a few days ago that the son of Capt. Collins of the Jupiter Life Saving Station lost a foot by a shark bite while standing in the surf. He would probably have been killed hBd not a companion piungea a Dowie Knife Into the fish.

The mail from the north for Miami. Cocoanut Grove, and other settlements at the south end of the peninsula, used to be carried from Palm Beach by a lone carrier, who followed the beach and crossed the Inlets In small boats. This was before the opening of the East Coast railroad. It WHS lllst nno veac arm that this lone carrier left Palm Beach on his last trip, a rew days later the llghtkeep-er at Hlllsboro Inlet found the carrier's small boat bottom upward on the beach. The man was never after heard from.

There had hepn nn fmil ifAothut- set tiers refused tobelleve that the carrier naa eitner aDsconded or had been killed by bandits The gunwale of the small boat showed that It had been gnawed by strong, sharp teeth. A broken oar was later picked up on the sound. The light-keeper reported that thousands of sharks were in the inlet and that they were uncommonly bold and excited. The taste of human blood maddens these fish. The old settlers feel that they know how the mail carrier met his death.

This season vast schools of blueflsh, snappers and salt water mullets have appeared off the coast of Florida, and these have attracted untold thousands of sharks from the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, which at that part of the coast flows northward about four miles from shore. One may stand on the beach and throw shells at the monsters as they pursue their prey. Rifle balls seem to have little effect on a shark. Fat pork, a big hook, strong line and stout' arm Is the best way to kill one. Several times this fall sharks have been seen In the Blscayne Canal, which waB recently cut through from Lake Worth to Blscayne Bay.

But the shark finds no comfort there. It is the home of the good old alligator, and he resists Intrusion. Every self-respecting 'gator will tackle a shark onSilght. Butler Brothers Badly rtpaton. NEW YORK, Dec, 4 The American Wheelman has the following advice In regard to the Initial appearance of Tom Butler, the American rider, against Jaap Eden, the Dutch champion, in a special match race at Paris: "Butler was easily beaten by the Dutchman In two heats.

The Boston lad, however, was not In the best form, and his first appearance can hardly be taken as a criterion. Nat Butler, the brother of Tom, does not fare well. He is beaten constantly In handicap races by second and third-class men. Wanderers Elect Officers. The annual election 'of the Wanderers Bicycle Club resulted as follws: President, F.

C. Beeson; vice-president, Joseph J. Lindner; recording secretary, Joseph Bchmld, financial secretary, N. Adema: treasurer. W.

A. Naab; captain. Joseph F. Stock; first lieutenant, F. A.

Zimmerman; second lieutenant Henry Stock; bugler, Joseph Harder; color-bearer, Joseph Welster; board of directors, C. F. Keyser, M. V. Kolb, G.

M. Bower and C. W. Wooley. "Knock-a-Cold" Puis, The new way of curing coughs and colds.

All druggists, 25c. Sample free. Lasker and Tschlgorin May Meet. NEW YORK, Dec. 4.

News has reached this city that the St. Petersburg Chess Club is trying to arrange a match between Laskerand M. Tschlgortn, to be ahortly played at St. Petersburg. Tta Klin of Pllli Btechun's BEECHAM B.

greatest sales In the way of clothing the amount due the laborers, ana. upon never before attempted at prices that a comparison of the pay roll and time will make you buy. on Wednesday. I book, the fact was revealed that in sev-Thursday. Friday and Saturday.

All eral instances $10 to J20 had been added If he will return. There Is a sentiment in favor of a Princeton coach and it Is not impossible that Cornell will have one next year. The system of having graduate coachers is a good one and this, too, will be tried again. An effort will be made to get a larger number 10 return to assist the regular coach. Another reason that has been brought up by many is that the candidates are shown favoritism.

Pome claim that the Influence of fraternities is so strong that many good candidates are not given a show to make the team. But In general this is not the case. There may be some cases where favoritism has been shown, but during the past season especially such a complaint has not been well grounded. G. BOWLING.

German-Americans Win Three Points From the Clintons, Scoring More Than 3000 PointsAmerican Association Bowling. GERMAN-AMERICANS Riester 279, Diebold 290. Rogold 306, Merglar 359, P. Christman 296, Euler 302, C. Christman 306, M.

Shiesel 342, Haen 249, Lux 298; totals, 3033. CLINTONS ZImmer 255. Diebold 293, Palntner 246, Hoffman 260, Shellerman 319, Fritz 260, Lelns 2S8, Dreher 316, Shutz-Gesegnet 214, P. G. M.

292; totals, 2843. SIBERIAS Gaessler 264, Eberle 339, Roth 247, Relnhard 250. Helt 257. Blsch-off 291, Oelhelm 229, F. Wander 257, Holl-steln 238, H.

Wander, 307; totals, 2659. ERIES Bauman, 226, Whlssel 276, Terry 271, Miller 197, Bauman, 221, Welch 258. Dieter 286. Schemmerhorn 306, Staffleld 256, Lanahan, 231; totals, 2528. PYRAMIDS W.

Vogt 212, J. Engel 273. J. Condon, 259, F. Blanch 276, O.

Nelll-L. Vogl 252. F. Btelnwald 295, G. Andes 261, M.

Roth 253, E. Davies 356, L. Nlell 294; totals. 2730. SPROCKETS F.

Juengert 303, T. Myers 280, T. Suttner 274. H. Schwim 237.

J. Suttner 304, T. Gould 340, J. Klrsh 300, J. Morits 253.

N. Rodems 287, S. Adelsom 293; totals, 2871. Sporting Chat. It Is settled that Jimmy Bannon will play second base for the Kansas City outfit the coming Bummer.

Tommy Bannon has been assigned to center field. That story from Muncle, about Amos Rusle, the pitcher, making up with Freedman looks well. Especially that point about Rusie's weight. Stalllngs, the new manager" of the Quakers, was a slick, shrewd manager in the minor leagues. Pittsburg bought Moran from his Nashville Club, and Stalllngs pitched Moran three days In succession before letting the man go North to Join Pittsburg.

"Year after year the pitchers are gradually overcoming, that impost of Ave feet which was placed on them with a view to Increasing the batting, an experiment that proved a success temporarily," says President Nick Young. "But within a few years the twlrler will have assumed mastery of the situation and then we will probably have to find another expedient by which the batsman can overcome the domlnancy of the twirler." Nick Burley, who was awarded the decision over Dick Baker at the last show of the Broadway Athletic Club, intends on his return from Boston to locate permanently at New York. He Is anxious to have another go at Paddy Purtell, and feels confident he can reverse the verdict given against him in favor of Purtell if a Gotham club will give him a chance. Why wouldn't Parson Davies let his big colored fellow. Bob Armstrong, go against Charley Strong of Newark? Perhaps the Parson Is saving Bob for a good thing.

The Visitors' Athletic Club at Hot Springs was crowded last night to witness the fight between George Pierce of New Orleans and Jim Ryan, the Australian, for a purse of $500. Pierce bad this fine clnthlna- Is made hv the hest nf tailors of New York. Boston and Phil adelphia and are either mlsllts or uncalled for. Overcoat or suit worth $25 for $6, overcoat or suit worth $30 for $8, overcoat or suit worth $35 for $10, overcoat or Bult worth $40 for $12. A big line of fine misfit pants at the following prices: Pants worth $5 for $2, pants worth $7 for $3.

pants worth $9 for $4. A big line of ulsters worth $30 for $8. Any goods bought of us and not as represented money refunded. Arcade Misfit Clothing Parlors, 16 Court street. All goods bought of us kept In repair one year free of charge.

Col. Gonraud In Town. (From Yesterday's Last Edition.) Col. Gonraud, the arch promoter of huge enterprises, arrived In Buffalo ves- I terday. The Colonel could be found at none of his old haunts this morning.

It is probable he comes, in connection with his Titanic Niagara Falls hotel scheme, and will further delight a gaping public with stories of his electric hostelry. Willing Workers at Westminster. (From Yesterday's Last Edition.) The Society Willing Workers of Westminster Church will hold a fair tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 6 and evening from 7 to 9 In the churcfl parlors. This Is a society of the children of the church. Their object is to support a missionary in Japan.

The articles on sale are all made by them. He Doesn't Look 6i (From Yesterday's Last Edition.) Coroner John R. Kenney is celebrating his 62d anniversary today. A string of city and county officials called on him today and congratulated him on his youthful appearance. He Is one of the most popular men In the City Hall.

BETTER THAN OP THEM. Mocha coffee from Yemen In Arabia, Is reputed to be th best; but th principal tuppHea re now obtained from Cejdon, Java, the West Indies, Bmll and Central America. No matter where It comes from, every berry of It contains caffeine, which a slow potion. The more eof-fee you drink the more your nerves are disordered and upset and your digestion injured. Coffee mekea you fidgety and wakeful, tben you take aedatlvea to quiet you.

A bad business all around. Break tt up by using Oraln-O Instead of coffee. Made from pure grains It is a true food and body-builder as well as a delightful and healthful beverage. Make this change and you will soon cease to realise that you have a nerve In your system. Tba coming table drink Is Oraln-O.

Consult your grocer. Packages 16c or each one-fourth the cost of coffee. DIANOSs- FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS! Do you contemplate buying one? It would please your wife or daughter more than anything! Suppose'you drop in our place and see what we have. We can show you the KNABE. which are the very best pianos in America today; also the VOSE and the FOSTER, which are beautiful in tone and case, durable and reasonable in price; we can show you the BREWSTER, which are the best median priced pianos to be had in Buffalo today.

We have a half dozen other makes for your inspection. We have some slightly used pianos of excellent quality that can be bought for LOUD, very little money. Suppose you drop in and see as. There can be no harm; you will be welcome. We have the handsomest ware rooms in the city, and they are full of beautiful pianos.

You might want one of them..