Evening Star Newspaper, February 13, 1892, Page 9

THE NATIONAL GUARD Some Comments on a Recent Article on the Subject. THE MATTER OF DRILL. Some Words of Wisdom From Gen. Kautz— Muscular Militiamen and Athletic Exhi- Ditions That are Contempiated—Many Mat- tersof Interest to the Members. ERSONS INTER- ested in the passage of Representative Grout’s bill to organize » naval battalion of the Dis- trict militia may think more seriously and act with greater vigor if they only realize what an amount of really usefui work is to be done on that line in this vicinity. Francis reene in an article printed in the February Century, says: “Within the last few Yearsanew branch of the militia has been founded in the seaboard states, under the title of ‘naval reserve.” At p organized battalion of this char: chusetts and another in New York, each about three bundred strong and divided into four divisions. Poth are commanded and officered by ex-officers of the navy and graduates of the Naval AcaJemy. They are instructed during the winter at armorice in the drill of the bat- talion asa landing party, with muskets and Boat howitzers, and also’ on board training ships in the use of large guns, During the last summer each battalion hired a steamer, on which the regular routine of a man-o'-war was rigidly enforced. The government placed {ts finest squadron of new cruisers, with modern guns, st their disposal for instruction. The naval reserve steamer for the Massachusetts battalion was attached to the squadron in Dos- ton karbor and in Long Island sound for the New York battalion. A week's hard work was performed with a surprising amount of enthu- fiasm. The men were instructed in the use of great guns and acquitted themselves at target Practice with credit not inferior to that of the Fegular crews of the squadron. They were also constantly exercised in boat drill and in a suc- cessful landing party. “In view of the difficulty of obtaining officers and instructed men for the volunteer navy in time of war this most recent application of the principle of ,the volunteer militia affords the promise of very great usefulness in the future.” WEW YORK AS A NATIONAL GUARD ANTIQUITY. In that same article Mr. Greene emphasizes point which has been the text for many onal Guard sermons in the columns of Tar Sran. Mr. Greene writes as though there was really'no National Guard organization in the United States that could in any sense begin to mpare with that of New York, but he upsets his position by saying: “In the matter of arma- ment there is a diversity which would prove disastrous if the troops of different states should serve together in the field. In New York fhe expense of the state) }, in Connecticut er 43; in some of the Ul to be found some of the Spring- field, caliber .50. With these exceptions the troops are armed with the Springticld, caliber 46." This is a confession worthy of more than ne ational Guard of ates were called into the ficld next week the New York contingent, instead of deingready for a y, would be taking in handling the service rile. iveable and seemingly inex- m in Mr. Greene's story. He compares. org: ns, talks p militia laws, tells his readers What isbeing done in New York and Pennsyl- vania, jut neglects to make even the merest mention, of the District National Guard, al- though te local brigade is known all over the 48a model organization. Much of the article i intensely ‘Interesting and the argu- ments forac dl rt of the government are good and worthy the support of every United States army. Members of this clase: known ae distagaished marksmen.” Ma. Pollard’s suggestion was to the effect that Dis- trict National Guardsmen whose record scores for the year amounted to 90 per cent of the ossible should become members of this class. he abstract idea was generally commended by every one who understood it This result was perbsps unlooked for; @ ng condition of " seen when the scope of the proposition is realized. A ‘distinguished marksman” is not allowed to compete with any one other than a member of the same class, except for place on teams, unless the commanding general shall deem best to temporarily rule otherwise. gratify affair, os will be ‘This means that none of the “distinguished marksmen’ an: in the District forces can enter individual competition that may take place nder the auspices of the local military author- ities, with the exception of such matches as may be for “distinguished marksmen” only. Apart from District National Guard matches the distinguished marksman may compete with whom he pleases. ‘The advantagesof this scheme must be qvident to the younger sharpshooters, for it till some of their most dapgerouy gow . The arrangement is { not Aliogeifier due sided. To be distinguirhed 1 will be the biggest honor known to ing soldi Gen. Ordway is o ver in the idea, but he disagrees with ification. ‘The gen- guided toa considerable extent nthe case. Ho operates the Na- 1 according to the rules laid down authorities and in this P part from Blunt's ‘Small Arms Firing Regulations.” ‘That publication will some of these days guide the general to the issaivg of an order declar- ing that officers or enlisted men who have three times been members of the brigade team will thereafter be designated “distinguished marksmen.” An appropriate badge will be presented each man who enters the new class. NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE. Gallery practice i@ now the most popular feature of local national guard work. Every day finds a number of men toking advantage of the “unlimited practice” ordor, and, as a re- i sult, the scores which have eo far become m: ters of official record are in many insta: j pbenomencl. The gallery will be oceupied fi hights next week. Those members of the guard who are deficient in soldierly qualities could do much worse than look in on “Monday evening to see how troop A does it duty. ‘ihere is no injustice done any other company in the brigade when it is said that troop A is ‘the’ model. For the remainder of the weck the program is: ‘Tuesday—Company B, first separate bat- talion. Wednesday—Companies B and ©, fifth bat- talion. ‘Thursday—Company A, fourth battalion, Friday—Engineer corps. be FIRST'S GALLERY IN OPERATIOI If the first battalion does not have the most complete and satisfactory target record the blame cannot be laid on the appliances, for a better indoor range cannot be found than the one which has been fitted up in the southeast corner of the big drill hali. There are three targets always kept in the best condition. ‘These are made available for night practice by ten gas jets, so set and hinged that the entire illuminating apparatus can be swung up to the ceiling and out of the way when there is no firing going on. The targets are protected, when not in use, by wooden covering securely locked. Lieut. Ebert is extremely and justfi- ably proud of the range. He anticipates and will doubtless secure wonderful resuits in the way of complete scores. Hundreds of men failed to make a decent showing in ritle prac- tice last year because they had one or two in- complete scores. The probabilities are against any such thing happening again. HOW MANY DISTRICT MEN WILL GET THERE. It is now reasonably certain that there will be an international rifle competition in Chicago during August or September, 1893. Gov. Fifer of Illinois has moved in the matter by appoint- ing a beard of officers to make the necessary arrangements The range will be a new one, within easy reaching distance of the city. For- eign countries are to be invited to send teams, and these are to compete with a team from the army and a team from the National Guard. Just how this latier team is to be made up has not yet been determined upon, but the contest for places on it will be a battle of the giants. Alengthy and mouth-watering program of individual matches is also promised. A RUSTIC FESTIVAL. “The Rustic Festival of the Washington Light Infantry Corps” promises to be the most en- Maj. Pollard as to the q eral is aiway i right-thinking citizen, but why should the dest equipped'and most effective brigade in the —wecenter of advanced military pre- dd practices—be slighted in what pur- to be the story of “the new National Apa matter of fact the D. C. N. Gis completely modern militia organiza- he cguntry. ‘Woups (F WISDOM FROM GEN. KAUTZ, jor General August V. Kautz ‘es army (recently retired) ut military matters he gener- re than ordinary amount of He has been writing of na- 8 and touches upon an of thought. “Take the be. “Very much the largest part of dyill tactics has no practical ap- plication in actual warfare. There was a time when Ww battles were won by the dies of men from three to ri was an important factor in ng compact formations. Now to conduct a compact formation, even at the reg- lation route step, within range of the im- Dag-range arms would be fatal. Com- mations age justifiable only beyond he comtortof the men and to ecouc- Then why should we waste so of the U joyably novel entertainment presented m this city for some time. Just what it reully is can- not yet be stated because the plans are yet in- complete, but there are committee consulta- tions with electricians and florists, which can easily be regard€d as indicative of something decidedly attractive. With the unconscious aid of hundreds of electric lights and such an ag- gregation of evergreen and flowers as is but rarely seen the big armory isto be transformed. ‘The festival, which will open on March 23 and close on April 2, isin wo sense to be a fair. ‘There will be no soliciting of votes or anything of that sort. Committees composed of active and honorary members of the corps are hard at work on preliminaries and in a tew days the program will be complete. On Tuesday after- noon next, at 4 o'clock, the ladies of tue corps who bave been invited to assist in the manage- ment Will meet in the officers’ room of the armory for consultation with the male enthusi- asta, XotEs. Gen. Ordway and Maj. Pollard are both on the sick list. The general's indisposition has been very persistent; Maj. Pollard’s attack of grip bas been really dangerous. Color Sergt. William T. Kelly, third battal- ton, is transferred from the non-commissioned much time on the minutig of complicated Grill tactics, repeating, from one year to hat a soldier sable to acquire ina ks as weil as he ever in, when he might beso much better employed? All we or of drill in actual war is to pass from column into lineand from line into col- tuma by the simplest pessible methods.” MUSCULAR BILITIAMEN. The first battalion premises to develop some Of the best all-round athletes in the city, and, while the most accomplished gymnast may not ily be the best @ldier, it must be evi- dent to any one ti every soldier must en- with 2 growth of museu- ae the gymnasium to the Light In- diy deserves en- gtevs has been so satista ening of March 30 will be ¥ athletic games this The contesis, which pen to members to honorary con- The probable program a ‘eliows: tory thst on the the first indo city knows a ar 115 or 125- run (fatig: war—compani K” 6, Sparring—140 or 150-pound class. i6-yard Mprdle race. 8. Eabibition % Three legged race or sack mace. 10. One-bali-mile raceRicary marein fog order. 11 12. Bicyele race Gf track will permit "1s. Tug of warcom- panies Cand D. 14. Ouelap sppnt raco—88 Yards. 15. Putting 16-pound shet. 16. Spar- Ting—beavy we 7. Final tag of war for Winners. 18. Ovstacle race 176 yards. This program will be subject io revision up to within a of the date of the games. Beckers after information are referred to Capt Allison Nailor, jr., president of the Washington Light Infantry Corps Athletic Association; don A. Heydler, secretary: Capt. C. C. M. Loeiler, director of athletics, or Instructor Maurice Joyce. For the information of members the manage- ment has issued a circular, in which it une “As the success of this, the first mil etic meeting ever beld at the cap: mainly upon the list of 1 jour companies, and feeling e there is sulficient material in every company ta enter @ strong athletic teaus, it is very enact ial that every athletic-inclined member imewey Bimself and properly “it himself for these cone tests at once. “The games wild beofa military nature as far se powssbie. All contests will be score! by Points, which will be credited to the winner ae weil as to the company from which they are dent that entered. The company gaining the hizhest \P*: Bumber of poi ts will be entitled to a trophy emblematic of the corps champiouship. ‘The individual corps champion will be presented With a suitable medal. “Admission wili be bycardonly. On account of small seating space a limited number of Cards, entitling bearer and ladies to entrance, Will be issued toevery member of the corps; Sompetitors will be allowed an increase over ra. “Complete record willbe kept of pany aud member's performance in Souiests. 4S TO DISTINGUISHED MARKsMEN. Many of therecommendations made by Maj. Pollard, inspector general of rife practice, in hie last annual report have already received Some attention at the hands of Gen. Ordway. Among these is one which mekes provision for the es: nto! a classification heretofore calnovs to os ional Guard, and up to time a peculiariy proper feature only tobe Sound in connection with rifle practice im the ‘every com- “tea staff tocompany A, as sergeant. Beginning with’ Wednesday, February 17, the weekly drills of company C, third battal- ion, will take place on Wednesday evenings, as formerly. Lieut, 'H. Forsberg of the engineer corps might be a captsin—commanding the,light battery—if he so desired. ‘The honor and re- sponsibility were tendered bim, but he de- clined, preferring his lisutenancy of engineers. es THE LONELY WIDOW. For Bill's Sake She Would Go Is Alone for the Present, From the Detroit Free Pregs. “One day, when I was driving along the road about twenty miles from Omaha,” re- marked the drummer, as he lit his fourth cigar, “I stopped at one-room comfortable sort of a shack to get » drink of water.” “Water?” queried a man over the table, but the drummer paid no attention. “There was a woman in the front yard pack- ing ber household stuff on to » wagon with a mule hitched to it," he continued, “and she let up long enough to bring me « dipper full from # bucket on a bench by the door. “ Moving? I queried. “‘Yes,’ she replied. ‘I'm gittin’ out for ood, I guess.” “ “What's that for? This looks like a fairly comfortable place to live in.” “‘Well,” she exclaimed shortly, “it is, er leastways it wuz before Bill but sence he’s been tuck ‘tain’t like it used ter wuz. You see, mister, Bill wuz my husband, an’ fer about twenty ye'r we've been livin’ in these parts, an’ fer ten” past in this very shack. We didn’t have no neighbors, but Bill an’ me use ter fight about every day, an’ sometimes he mought lick me an’ then ag’in, mister, moughtn’t. It wuz about six o’ one an’ balf dozen uy the other the ye’r ‘round, an’ ther wuzn't no hard feclin’s betwixt us ‘bout which wuz boss. He wuz tuck about three weeks ago, an’ sence that I'm that lonesome I've just got to have society er bust." Jou marry again and stay right ome?” I suggested. “I've thought about that, mister, but some- how it don't seem quite the fa'r thing an’ besides, ther’s © chance of making a mis- take. I might git a feller that would a lick me every time, an’ I couldn't stan’ that; or I might git one that Icould lick every time, an’ I couldn't stand that nuther. Ther's nothin’ andle about my style, mister, an’ takin’ ‘Oy all the she had begun her packi and fluding that I was not, puroulariy negded I bade her good-bye and left.” Lincola's birthday in the country occurred at Coal Creek, in the mountains of East’ was in attendance, and red hot speeches were fee ct the world ham, © worldare on and if a cithan of Coal Creek loses bis. lide ix the struggle the army of Tennessee will be ex- terminated.” have been cut, ands fight was locked for by the garrison. If men knew they knew at staceamen im the: THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. GOINGS-ON IN SPORTS. Current Topics of the Diamond, Turf and Athletic Field, THE COMING BALL SEASON. All Quiet in the Local Field—The Richardson (Case Hangs Fire—Social League of Athletic Clubs—Break From the Amateur Athletic Union—Sullivan’s Fight With Maher. ‘The past week has been quite uneventful in the local base ball world. There is little to be done now but to wait for warmer weather. Two weeks from Monday the members of the Wash- ington team will meet Manager Barnie pre- pared for a southern trip. No word of dissent has been made by any of the players assigned to Washington but D. Richardson. On the contrary, an amount of enthusiasm unusual in ‘8 Washington club has been displayed. During the southern limbering-up trip, when the team Will meet others of the new league, some idea of ita remarkable etrength may be obtained. re] there is no news. e rdson case till hangs fice, and from present appearances will be a battle royal on the part of the New York management. They have taken on the argument of life or death and claim anything from dissolution of the club to rthquake on Manhattan Isle should Richardson's assignment to the Wash- ington elub hold good. For the league to de- lo against the Washington club in the case would be @ rank injustice and would be the breaking of an agreement entered into at the Indianapolis meeting, an agreement it ignored which may perhaps be the cause of the undo- ing of ‘all the great work of that meeting. We lave it from # semi-official source that Mr. Wagner has given his fellow- magnates to understand that should Richard. son be reassigned he will consider ita direct blow at him personally for past affiliations in the bese ball world, and that he would elmost 48 soon think of giving up the franchise of the Washington club as to letting Richardson go to New York. This stand is not taken on ac- count of Danny's playing ubilities so much as A guarantee to the Washington patrons of the game of Mr. Wagner's earnest endeavor to give them a first-class team. Ex-Magnate Stern of Cincinnati, in an inter- view recently, speaking in regard to the Rich- ardson case, said that the stability and pros- perity of the league depended upon Richardson going back toNew York. He said that city Tequired a first-class team and would patronize nothing else. ‘To weaken the team financially or in playing strength, would weaken the league, and when it came to injuring any one the pros- perity of the other eleven clubs should be con- sidered first. ‘ ‘This argument is decidedly the strongestone at has been put forward so fur in the contro- Versy. Any one at all acquainted with base ball history will agree that when the pockets of the magnates are likely to be touched itis generally acase of the horned gentleman taking the hindmost. An injustice to one man is # smll matter and if Washington retains Sir Daniel it will be because the good old fighting blood of Barnie and Wagner has asserted itself and would not down. Washington has unquestion- ably ali the rights in the caso, and for the honor, squareness and good of the game it is to be hoped the rulers will consider an honor- able action first and the mercenary one last, THE LOCAL PITCHERS. It ia strange how different the opinions of writers are when it comes to sizing up the playing strength of the different clubs and picking out weak spotstherein. Here in Wash- amgton many agree that Washington's weak spot is in the box, while the base ball scribes of other cities apparently think that is our etrong- est point. Kuell has been keeping in trim out on the Pacific slope, and his work has been a revelation to the “fans” there. As a ficlding pitcher Knell ranks among the best, as the patrons of the game in this city will indorse when they recell the artistic manner in which he backed up first base for the Columbus club while playing on the local grounds. Gastright degenerated a little last season, but claims to have recovered his old time ability, and may disappoint many croakers the coming season. Dolar can be depended upon todo good work from the drop of the flag to the finish, as he is one of the best in the busi- ness. To keep himin strict alignment with the essential conditions of a ball player during the playing season will be Earuie’s chief trouble in regard to this player and tie assur- ances of Dolan bimsel!, itis hoped, will crystal- izeinto reality. Both Gastright and Dolan have for some time past been getting into con- dition in a gymnasium out in Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Enquirer says both men are in the pink of condition and keeping good hours. In Killen the Washingtons have a comer. ‘This is the opinion of seven-eighths of the base ball writers of the country and his past work would certainly appear to carry out this claim. Fore- man all know, and although he will have to face new men his nerve and sagacity will, no doubt, be amply sufficient tokeep him up with the band wagon. This completes the list of Washington's available pitching talent and with the backing they will receive in a fielding, batting and base running senseshould be able to hold their own in any com- pany. ‘The Washington club is unquestionably a dark horse in the race for the cliampjonshi and local followers of the game would do well to get on board the train of general outside opinion and enthuse over its abilities and in- eidentally boom the game back into the won- derful popularity of 1589. ‘That the enthusiasm and success of that year may return is the sin- cere wish of al! lovers of the great game. ‘Lhe latest advices from Westfield, Pa., where Daniel Richardson, the merchant bali play. in part of his time looking atter his brai there, are to the effect that he is not “bluffing” when he says he will not come to Washington. Daniel bas written the following to personal friend in New York: Barnie was up here tosee me last week. “He tried to persuade me that it would be to my advantage tu go to Washington and captain the team. I could have a new contract drawn up to my own liking or hold the one 1 have already, which is perfectly good. I told him had lost all faith in the Wagners, as I feel sure they signed Roger Connor and myself to further their ‘own intcrests, as they knew well the consolidation deal would go through, and by signing us strengthened their position. As Barnie admitted they got $15,000 more for their club, J think we did pretty well for them and they have no chance to kick. I signed with them to play in Philadelphia in good faith and would have fulfilled my contract to the letter if things did not take the turn they have. My case is different from the other play- exe, as the club I signed with went out of ex- istence before I played a game with them. ‘Then, again, [*deny the right of any two men to dictate to me where I must play. Of course, it is no use to kick through the papers, as it is an old chestnut, and they will say you are look- ing after the advertisement. Hence I am keep- ing quiet, but when the time comes they will find that I don’t “biuif” worthacent. The way the thing stands now I want to get back to New York, but don’t intend to lose anything by so doing. All the base ball people in Elmira want to see me there, and, in fact, all my inter- ts would be benefited more or less by my so joing. Besides, I feel I have a few friends among the base bail public of New York, and cessity of taking the club south for preliminary work. An early beginning of the champion- ship season makes. this almost imperative. I Harry Wright to Sill geting on Crows jor_groun Gainesville, Fla., and if Chicago, New York or Washington shauld go south we would have some excellent practice. I am greatly plensed with the outlook for next season and cepecially with that of the Brooklyn Club. We have a 00d team and from what I bear of the New ork Club I think we can best themfeaaily. I went south with Billy Harris of the New York Athietic Club. W New York Still Thinking of Richardson. The annual meeting of the New York Base Ball Club directors was held ‘this week. Aftor the various reports for the year had been read the stockholders re-elected the entire board of directors, consisting of John B, Day, J. W. Spalding, ©. T. Dillingham, E. B. Talcott, Cor- neljus Van Cott, F. B. Robinson and J. E. Sulli- mn. The board then organized by electing John B. Day, president: J. Walter Spalding, treasurer, and C. D. White, secretary. The Richardson and the Kelly matter was referred to the executive committee consisting of Messrs. Day, Talcott and Spalding. Just before John Ward ‘left the stockholders’ moeting he mi an interesting bet with Mr. Talcott. The Brooklyn gers hold ten shares of the New York Clul Mr. Talcott offered to wager twenty shares against Ward’s ten sharos that the New Yorks beat Brooklyns out in the race. Ward snapped the offer up so quickly that it made the New York director dizzy. Boston's Team to Go South. The Boston league nine will probably make a southertf trip, starting for Charlottesville, Va., March 20, and remaining there until April 7, Fast day. A game of ball will be played in Richmond, and practice in Char- lottesville will be taken with the nine of the University of Virginia. After return from the lr reer will be played in New Haven with the Yale nine and with other college nines 0 pre the opening of the regular cham- ionsheypeason, incinnati Will Not Go South. Within the next few days the spring plans of the Cincinnati Club will be fully outlined. John T. Brush and Frank C. Bancroft have ar- rived. The New Bedford man is likely to be engaged as busincss manager of the Reds. A new hand ball court will be built for practice and no southern trip will be made. No Harvard-Yale Base Ball Dates Yet. As yet no arrangements have been made for a series of baso ball games between Yale and Harvard this year, and college mon are begin- ning to wonder why the associations are hold- ing off end delaying making the final arrange- ment BASE BALL NOTES. The Boston club will take no action toward releasing Kelly before the league and associa- tion meeting in March. Long John Healy, the pitcher, fs living out on Sheridan avenue, Pittsburg, enjoying mar- Tied life. ‘Pitcher Camp, who has been signed by the Pittsburg club, is only nineteen vears of age and is said to be remarkably cool while in the box. With Brouthers. Joyee and Haddock on the team the Brooklyns will be very popular in Boston next season. ‘Tom Loftus has been appointed to the police force in Buffalo. Pitcher Nharrott says ho will be able to pitch for New York from the atart this yea Col. “Sloppy” Robinson is still at liberty. Sid Farrar, once the famous first baseman of the Phillics, who isin business with Frank Selee in Melrose, Mass., will play on the local team of that place occasionally hoxt senson. On March 26 the Kansas City team play the St. Louis Browgs. This will be about the ear- liest game of the season in the north. Capt. Tebeau bas closed a Hot Springs con- tract and will take the Cleveland team there. Geo. Washington Bradley, the once noted pitcher, is now a member of ‘the Philadelphia police force. Shannon, Sutcliffe, Griffim and Eitlejorg, who “jumped” the Omabas last year, are still with- out engagements.—Philadelphia Inquirer, Mr. Diddiebock knows that these players were ali released before they left Omaha to come to Washington. A Milwaukee anthority—W. E. Smith—says that Pittsburg has signed a better all-around player in Earle than Grimm in batting. base running and behind the bet, and both the Louisvilles’ and Pittsburgs’ audiences, will ad- mit it after secing both players. Yale's mascots are a lame boy and bulldog. Ed Hanlon aud Leckley have left for the Hot Springs to be gone for three weeks. Connie Mack is going to catch for a Florida elub until April 1. Roger Connor has signed with Philadelphia. President Young has appointed M. J. Ma- honey as one of the league staff of umpires. Both Milligan and Wood are ready to sign when Manager Barnie goes after them. AMONG THE WHEELMEN. Facts and Fancies Concerning Bicycles and Bicyclists. ‘THE REGULATIONS ABOUT THE LAMP AND BELL— THE RAGE FOR PNEUMATIC TIBES—NOTES FROM THE CLUBS—THE ALARMING BREVITY OF RACING costumes. ICYCLING I8 GUIDED BY THE weather and consequently there has not been very much pleasure riding indulged in this winter, while last winter bicycling was hardly interrupted during the entire season. Bicyclists believe in making hay while the sun ines, and for that reason they take advantage of every shortspell of good weather. Having put up their wheels for some weeks, many of them forget to have their lamps trimmed and fitted, and consequently there can be no burning if they are delayed until after dark in getting home. On the other hand, many who get new bicycles for Christmas presents go out without @ bell attached to their machine. At loast two such persons have been arrested. ‘TWO SECTIONS OF INTEREST. There are two sections of the regulations that refer to bicycles and tricycles and one is “that ail bicycles and tricycles in motion after sundown shall display o suitable light end also have alight gong or bell so attached thereto as to be readily 401 to warn persons of their approach.” ‘The other section provides “that all riders of bicycles and tricycles shall sound a light bell or gong when necessary to warn persons of their approach.” ‘The Nomads had their usual Wednesday even- ing entertainment this week in the shape of a lemon party. ‘The affair was given by Muses AtLee of No. 109 F street, and most of the club members were present. ‘The prizes were won by Mr. Wm. Bromwell and Miss Laura Wiley. THE PNEUMATIC TIRE. The chief topic of conversation among the club members now is as to those who are going to get now wheels before the opening of the riding season. The pneumatic tire is all the rage now and as one cf the members of @ club expressed it the other night: “If you ain’t got my relations to the ciub officials and people ‘there in general have been of the most pleasant nature imaginable, ‘Taking ali the circumstances connected with my case under consideration I feel I have a perfect right to return there so long as they wish me to andIam satisfied. Wagner and Earnie can find no exeuse whereby they are en- titled to my services (without my consent), either by moral or base ball law. ‘The Washingtons will play the Dartmouth College bali nine on April Ta'at National Park. ‘The Dartmouths wil play the Georgetown College team on April ¥. Catcher Owen F. Clork, formerly of the Wash- ington and Buffalo ball clubs, died Tuesday in Brooklyn at the home of his father, ex-Alder- tman Patrick Clark. up the Editor F. C. Richter m suraming their lost second Giants’ persistent wail for lares: “If the New York club soul editorially dee or any club should bring up the case of Rich- ardson or any other asrigned in the league mecting the chairwan would be in promptly ruling it out of order.” ss ‘@ pneumatic you ain't in it.” ir. George Washburn of the Arlington wheel- men was the first club member this season to appear on a pneumatic, and he laughs at some of the more expert riders when they attempt to cope with him riding the hills on the coan- ry roads. Speaking of the pneumatic tire question the League Bulletin ges “Now that the pnoumstic tire is before the cycling public so prominently, and day by day is becom: more popular, it may not be amiss to say a few words upon the tendency of the manufacturers. Accepting the generally admitted ideas of today as correct, the proper form for the air tire is that one having # thickened thread and thin side walls; with this form the conditions are nearest to side walls are likely to bulge or blister. It is an open question whether or not it would not be well to sacrifice some of the resilient qualities and make the tire more reliable when upon the road. Yet the cycling public demand the tire seesing the greatest resiliency, 60 the form that will construction, are in consequence foraform of tire or rim a strong tire ¢van expense resiliency would be preferable.’ ‘of | @2t of defen: Englinb ere and the Sie, Ghia noe eoeared thsen will Belew together all the prominent bicycle men of the country. ‘RACING COSTUME. ‘The League Bulletin of last week, speaking of racing costumes, called attention to the crack riders in this way: “A few yearsago the brevity of the racing man’s ts became so alarm- ing that the L. A. W. formulated a rule requir- ing racing suits to cover knee and shoulder. For a time things went better, the league even enforcing this law against in to the ex- iteelf against a lawsuit brought by « member who thought bis repata- Son fad Boon ruined because be was not al- lowed to race in clothing contrary tothe league's specifications. During the past season the racing costumes of our cracks have grown beautifully less and less until they have become in many instances positively indecent. We do not desire to pose as favoring those ultra-purists who think Apollo should wear bloom- ers and Diana a hoop skirt, but we do want togo on record as most decidedl; against the appearance of men upon a trai barely quarter clad. ‘There is no necessity for such practices, and if the innate decency be lacking in those who thus expose themselves wo are in favor of supplying the deficiency by the strict enforcement of the L. A. W. rule against baring knee and shoulder. Any raging man who cannot compete under such restric tions had better forsake cycling and adopt swimming, where the minimum of clothing not so much of an offense against modesty and good morals.”” CHAMPION ATHLETES OF 1891. The A. A. U. Prizes Awarded for Individual Excellence. On March 13, 1891, tho board of managers of the Amateur Athletic Union determined to award prizos for individual excellence. Scor- ing to be done on a basis of five points for first place, three points for second and one point for third in each contest. Points to be scored and aggrogated from January 1 to December 81 in- clusive of each year and the prizes to be awarded on or before February 1 of the fol- lowing year. The committee appointed to award the prizes has finished its labors and decide that the trophies should be distributed as follows: For excellonce in the championship meetings of the Amateur Athletic Union: J. 8. Mitchell, New York A. C., 14 points; G._M. Hammond, Now York A. C.: L. W, Cary, Manhattan A. C.; T. P. Conneff, M. A. anudC. A. J. Quec' berner, M. A.'C.a tie for second and third prizes, each scoring 10 points. For excellence in the championship meetings of the Amateur Athletic Union and its several association: Running—L. H. Cary, M.A. C., and T. P. Conneff, M. A. C. tie, each scoring 20 points. Walking—C. L.’Nicoll, M. A. C, 16 points. Hurdling—A. F. Copland, M. A. C., 15 points. Bieycling—¥. F. Murphy, 'N. Y.A. C., and ©. M. Murphy, N. ¥. A. C., a tie, each scoring 5 points. Jumping—A. Nickerson, N.Y. A. 0.; C. 8 Reber, Pastime A. C., St. ‘Louis, Mo., and T. Luce, Detroit (Mich) A. 0., tie, each scoring in Pos- | reports for the year 1891, which were woh penning ts Dees posed in turn, knot the weak- | bit ber should be None but members will = be admitted af the meeting. leavy Weights—J. 8. Mitchell, N.¥. A C., 25 points, 2 ‘The prices have been ordered and will be ready for distribution about March 15. REVOLT OF ATHLETES The Staten Island A, C. Resigns From the AAU. The Staten Island Athletic Club has thrown s bombshell into the Amateur Athletic Union camp by resigning its membership in the Metro- politan Association of the A. A. U. There was along discussion on the question, after which the following resolution was unanimously adopted: Whereas we are not in accord with the methods of the A. A. U., therefore be it Resolved, That the secretary be instracted to forward our resignation as a member of the Metropolitan Aséociation of said organization. Acopy of the resolution was mailed to Sec- retary Sullivan. When Secretary Gould was questioned con- cerning the reasons for the action taken by the club he said: “Simply becanse we are not in harmony with the present methods of managing the affairs of the A. A. U. We had the step in contemplation for some time past and our action was unani- mous. There was no friction. The resolution was submitted and adopted instantly. Yes, the Staten Island A. C, is in favor of the plan of forming a new league.” It is known that President Faber made a long address, in which he set forth that there was really no good reason why the club should remain a member of the Metropolitan Associa- tion, as there is no sympathy between them, and ‘the latter had apparently lost its power ab & promoter of the athletic interests of the dis- trict. President Faber’s remarks were sp- plauded. Delegates to Be Sent by the Columbia Clu. The proposed United States League of Athletic Ciubs promises to bea fact. As bas been explained in Taz Stax the purpose of the league is to develop the social side of the athletic clubs by providing for the interchange of hospitality. The Columbia Athletic Club of this city has looked upon the scheme kindly from the start, as it was an extension of a cus- tom that has prevailed for some time of ex- changing courtesies with the leading athletic clubs elsewhere. The meeting to take action regarding the proposed league will be held at Delmonico’s in New York on February 19. The Columbia Club will send as delegates Messrs. Howard Perry, Alexander Grant and William B. Hibbs. Other delegates selected are: New York A. C.—President Bartow 8. Weeks, A. G. Mills, F. J.C. Blackhurst, Athletic Club of the Schuylkill Navy—H. Mo- Millan, W. T. Wallace, Thomas H. Fenton. Staten Island A. C.. W. Janssen, J. H. W. Cole, Robert Mazet. Athenwum Club, Toronto—President Charles hee, W. K. McNaughton, J. E. B. Little- jokn, Pastime A. C., 8t Louis—President A. D. Hartwell. Providence A. A.—President Geo. L. Shepley, Alonzo E. Flint, John Shepley, jr. Manbattan A. C,—President Geo. W. Carr, Walton Storm, Eugene Van Schaick. ic A. C., San Francisco—Vice President H. Weed, A. C. Forsythe. ity A. C.—President 8. B. Finney, C. Lee si; ers, A. B. Dusenberg. Detroit A. C.—President Frederick K. Stearns. Montclair A. C.—B. Whitehorne, E. G. Bur- gess and Jas. D. Freeman. A number of other clubs that have signified their approval of the plan have not yet an- nounced their delegates. The Toronto A. C, and Toronto Lacrosse and A. A. have sent @ request for papers. Chicago to Be a Western Athletic Center. Governors A. G. Spalding and Henry Ives Cobb of the Chicago Athletic Association have returned to that city from a tour of inspection of the athletic clubs in New York and Philadel- phia. am more delighted thanever with our association,” ssid Mr. Spalding, “and am satisfied that it will be not o: the most complete in its outfit. We will have all of the improvements to date, and it will be the best-arranged club house in the world. ‘There wili be ample room for every known game end the arrangements all through will be pertect. The building will be for ocen- Pancy in June or July, but the opening will probably be p ed until September. Chicago is bound in a few years to become the center of athletic sports and the new athletic association will be largely responsible for its THE SOCIAL-ATHLETIC LEAGUR development” Mr. 8; who has appar- extly ieet interest in’ Deas ball Wr enthutious over athletics. thletics.. A special meoting of the Columbia Athletic Club will be held at the club house on Thare- day next at 8 p.m. to consider and to take ac- tion on the following subjects: Report of the special committee authorized by the club at the annual meoting of January 18; the ennual submit at the annual nieeting, but not acted upon; Siapeaws Ss sarees which was Seebeeeos: Sas interest to the members, and so deeply con- cerns the welfare of the club, that every mem- afk & ‘ommy Conneff, the not D.C. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1892-SIXTEEN PAGES. On the new board track at Harvard the col- famous ae amateur beat W. G. nineteen minutes thirty-nine and four-fifths seconds, some time this month. Malcolm W. Fora has been elected director of gymnastics of the M. A. C. An amateur athletic club has been organized at Sewickley, asuburb of Pittsburg. The club will build a €95,000 club house and 10,000 has already been subscribed. the Irish athlete, has challenged toa twenty-five-mile race for the world’s championship, to take place in Madison Square Garden at any time after the referee and stakeholder. When Zimmerman, the ‘cyclist, returns from Europe he proposes to join William W. Taxis of Philadelphia, and, after a few weeks’ practice, attempt to lower the existing tandem records of the world. LAWN TENNIS Annual Meeting and Election of the Na- tional Association. New officers were clected at » meeting of the United States Lawn Tennis Association in New York Thursday night. They are as follows: President, H.W. Slocum, jr.; vice president, Howard A. Taylor; treasurer, Valentine G. Hall; secretary, 8. F. Whittlesey. Executive commit- tee—J. 8. Clark, Philadelphia; Dr. J. 8. Dwight, Boston; C. E. Stickney, Springfield; 0. 8. Camp- bell, Brooklyn; E. B. Tuthill, Chicago, and the other officers of the association. After many resolutions and amendments were offered and voted down it was decided to hold the championship doubles at any plate the executive committees might select. The finals will be played at Newport unless the Casino People prefer to have them played elsewhere., The championship in ladies’ singles and doubles will be played upon the grounds of the Philadelphia Cricket Clul It was decided to establish a championship in mixed doubles. This also will be played on the Philadelphia grounds. Saratoga will be the place where the middle states championships will be held if satisfac- tory terms can bo made with the local tennis lub. The championships in singles will probably be played at Newport, as usual, but the exec- utive committee will ‘endeavor’ to hi Promise of a new grand stand on the Grounds before the date and place Upon. ‘Tho Wright% Ditson ball was again adopted. WILL CLAIM RECORDS. Amateur Athletes Who Did Remarkable Feats in England Last Year. The London, England, Pastime in a recent issue makes the following announcements: The following will be the claimants for rec- ords at the next meeting of the A. A. A. records committee: H. Curtis (Highgate H.)—Walking 1 mile: 6.86, July 11, 1891, at Stamford Bridge grounds, in sports of London Athietic Club. H. Curtis—Walking 2 miles: 14.2 2-5, July 4, 1891, at Stamford Bridge, in sports of Railway Clearing House Athletic Club, or 14.2 3-5, April 25, 1891, at Tufnell Park, in sports of Highgate Harriers, or 14.10 1-5, April, 1891, at Tufnell Park, in sports of Spartan Harriers. * H. Curtis—Walking 6 miles: 1.1.6 1-5, July 18, 1891, at Paddington, in sports of Highgate Harriers. L, H. Cary (Manhattan A. C.)—Running 100 yore: 106. July 13, in sports of North Dur- im C. C. (existing record, 10s. by A. Whar- ton, at Stamford Bridge, July 3, 1836). D. Dickenson (Windermere)—Pole jamp: 11.9, July 11, 1891, at Kidderminster. C. A.J. Queckberner (Munkaitan A. C.)— Throwing the hammer (16 lb., from # 7-foot circle): 134.23, July 15, 1891, at Old Trafford, in sporta of Manchester A. C. (exhibition per- formance only), or 131.8, July 14, 1891, at Duf- nell Park, in sports of Polytechnic Harriers. (In the championship a 9-foot circle is allowed.) *C. A. J. Queckberner, throwing 56-Ib. weight with both hands from a 9-foot circle): 30.5, july 18, 1891, in sports of Salford Harriers (ex- hivition performance only). *G. B. Shaw (L. A. C.)—300-yard hurdle race (hurdles 3 ft. in height): 36 3-5s., May 20, 1891, At Sheffield, in sports of Hallam C. C., 300-yard hurdle race (hurdles 3.6 in height, race run on cinder track), 392-58, July 18, 1891, at sports of Salford ‘Harriers. 40-yard hurdie rece (10 hurdles of 3° ft in height, race run on cinder track), 57 1-58., August 12, 1891, at Douglas, Isle of Man, in sports of Douglas Harriers. '440-yard hurdle race (hurdles 3.6 in height, race ran on grass), 1.2, September 3, 1891, in’ sports of Brighzon A. C. (same time as achieved by Shaw at Christ- church, New Zealand). A list of British amateur records to date will be published in an early issue. The a formances marked with an asterisk are F oma in a class of contest for which the A. A. A. have never quoted a record. ‘The walking of H.Curtis, the amateur cham- pion, last year was one of the leading features of the athletic season. He made three new records on three successive Saturdays. On July 4 he walked two miles in 14.2 2-5; on July 11, one mile in 6.36, and on July 18, eight miles in'1.1.6 1-5. These records have, however, to be con- firmed by the records commitiee of the A. A. A, who will hold their annual meeting shortly. The action of this committee in the matter of tho reputed records of Cary and Queckberner will be awaited with interest. Cary was timed as doing 10s. for a 100-yurd raceat « little meet- ing in the north, and Queckberner has shown “record” achievemen: iu hammer throwing and weight throwing, but in exhibition only. Spon- sors for these records may be hard to find, and their rejection will not greatly surprise ua’ 4 SRLIT IN THE UNION. Athletic Clubs That May Leave the Metro- politan Division. The prospects aro that the athletic clubs of Buffajo and other cities in Now York state will secede from the metropolitan division of the Amateur Athletic Union. New York city has so many clubs that it easily controls the division, “I thinkit a good plan,” saida well-known offi- cial of the Metropolitan Association, the other day,**to bave our association divided. Let there be another one, shaped on the same lines as the Metropolitan, to inclnde Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. You know the recent rup- ture between the Buffalo athletes and “Another fact that serves to excite the Buffalo people is that the headquarters of the associa~ tion are s0 faraway and that others besides themselves are running it, The nize another associat through. ern and northern part of the state a that they are independent of the Gotham of the line. “Besides, I firmly believe that the new asso- ciation would be # pronouneed sugcese. Buffalo at present has fourteen clubs under the rulings tinct ‘association. I tell you the it itan Association is too bulky rams ‘The National Cross-Country Association at its meeting in New York the other night decided the suspensions of the A. A. U. committee Manhatten selected as the place for running of the next erect owe been owned Foxhall when he carried everything be- fore him, has bought, or will buy, Fo: for bi i stud about to ay ‘Turf Topica. J. O'Leary's chestnut colt Appomattox, by Tonso-La Gitana, died at the Guttenburg track. He was scized with lang fever soon after Mr. O'Leary bad paid $2,500 for him. Britton is reported to have completely re- covered, mentally as well as physically, from the effects of his fall at Washington Park last year. He is to ride for Scoggan Bros. again. ‘The latest news from the bedside of Foxball Keene is that he is better and will likely re- cover. trotting record is 2.25—made by fastest trotters in England at the present time are Harry Walker, 281; Shamrock II, 2.33, and Napper, 2.35. According to Jockey Fred Tarai his income this year will be over $20,000, of which $12,000 Will ‘come from Walcott & Campbell, $5,000 from Mike Dwyer and §5,000 from’ outside sources, Jockey Finnegan will ride for Newsums & Sechay Carrion’ wil Marcus Daly jockey Garrison join the — at a Mare L arragansett irk, Provider RL, ts to be sold under the hammer cae the present month, This is the track upon which Jay Eye See, Maud 8. and other noted trotters hat recorded fast miles. It was built by Go Sprague and originally cost over $100,000. we bottle-sbaped track is to go at Sedalia, 0. Isaac Murphy, Doggett and Graham will be F. C. McLewee's jockeys this year. James K. Keone has a colt by St. Blaise, Bella Donna, by Hermit, that is already being to win the futurity. Uncle Bob, an American derby winner who Went wrong, may race again this season. A. J. Cassett of Philadelphia is engaging En- glish light-weight jockeys to ride for hin in erica. Sheridan has been en; to start at Nash- Ville for both the spring and f Among the prominent jockeys | cay un- engaged are Jimmy McLaughlin, Martin Ber- zen, George Barbee, Harry Ray and H. P. Conkling. ‘Montrose will be on the turf again this year. SULLIVAN To MEET MAHER ‘The Champion Said to Be Willing to Fight Madden's Protege at New Orleans. A private communication, bearing the signa- ture of John L. Sullivan, received by a per- sonal friend of the king-pin slugger in Chicago, states that Sullivan on February 9 attached hie name to an agreement to fight to a finish with five-ounce gloves, Queensbury rules, with Peter Maher for a purse of €35,000 before the Metropolitan Club of New Orleans and a side bet of 10,000 some time during next August, provided Maher whips Fitzsimmons. Sullivan does not underrate the Irish boy in the least and says he thinks he will do Fitz up in less than fifteen minutes. That the Mctropolitan's agents have been exerting every effort to secure the champion’s signature to @ set of conditional to Lold good only in the event that Maber wins against Fitzsimmons, leaked out when the fact became known that the agent had stuck to Sul- livan’'s side all the from the coast to Ogden and Salt Lake. “ted va John L, Denies the Story. A special telegram from Leavenworth says that when John L. Sullivan read the statement printed in all the morning papers that he signed an agreement to fight Maber, the Irish champion, for a purse oi $39,000 and an outside bet of $10,000, he pronounced it « lie made out of whole cloth, and su; it originated with Billy Madden, Maher's c ‘The Coming Pool Tourney. Arrangements are being completed rapidly for the great pool tournament which begins at Syracuse, N.Y., March 7. The players who will contest are Clearwater, Powers, Manning of this city, D'Oro, Stewart (Binghamton), Kuntesch (Syracuse), Werner (Chicago) and Wenrich (New York). Besides these experts several other noted players have their inten- tioa of contesting. ‘The Schaefer-Ives Game. The game for the championship at 14-inch balk-line billiards between Jacob Schaefer and Frank C. Ives at Chicago has been changed from March 10 to Saturday, March 19. Hear- ing that Ives was dissatisfied with the first- named date, Jake, with characteristic gener- osity, telegraphed Charles J. E. Parker to see March 19 was an open date, so Ives named it as the time for the great game, and ‘matter can now be considered ested, | Slosson and His Terms, : Slosson, who has already announced his will- of what he would be willing to do regarding Schaefer in case the latter was defeated by Ives. Slosson, by the way, seems to think that this result is not as unlikely to happen as the aerated ay recast think. Schafer,” ‘said, “I illing to side match with Schaefer for €500 a Side ia Ne York, either before or after I piay Ives. Iam moon to play Ives in New York wins the emblem.” panes will be Chicago as ground chance to get the emblem. The F. fencing Cham; ‘The joint committee of the Amateur Athletic Union and the Amateur Fencers’ League of America met in New York on Wednesday. The committee decided to change the dates previ- ously selected for the preliminary trials. The finals will take place on Tuesday, March 22, at the Berkeley coum, West 44th street, New York, comm atSp.m. The time of the closing of the entries been extended to van, New Sporting Times office, Eesndeey, New = nn fir €2 per man will man. bt bs intimate that the matches have not been st and that the birds were gene Wei {hope ey il oop “he vals her thts isn sovagh to fut ep $0 or $1.0 1 H [te i i i i RR i fi i et i : : epee a ent on SFr cea ee F F re He S| tf i rec owt ‘who undertook to the Several swimmers wm English channel. Conrad Marks has issued a challenge to ran any man in the world a ten-mile race for 6500 or $1,000 a side. Marks is a New York athlete. Here is a chance for McClelland. ‘The gross receipts of the match in S Pieces of rubber. When the pin a0 makes Heary Miller won the ‘contest in Pitte- Henry Miller won the shavi in burg last week. His average time per shave Was 2 min, 30 sec., although he shaved one man in less than two minutes. Rubie Collenge, the English wrestler, is now sailing under the name of Ike Stansfield and has been matched to wrestle Denny Mack for + epi $250 @ side, March 12, in Philadel- An expert skittle player in London named H. Carvell has engaged to put up and knock down 1,000 pins in one hour, allowing the cen- ter pin to stand, and his son to stand in the center of the frame during the performance. Cyclops, the German strong man, can lift 100 pounds more than his partner, Irving Montgomery, who cails himself “Sandowe. TheJatter bails trom Birmingham, Eng., and could not make even a fair showing ageiost te original Engene Sandow. Peter J. Berlo, the Boston hes Just finished the lightest sen EN ever constracted in this country. It weighs exactly 18%) pounds. A few years ago 45 pounds was considered a light weight fore, wakebion Berio had to honeycomb the its, bolts and Washers, and lighten the frame even more then ie mow Feokless manufacturer would have Secretary Webster of the Washington Kennel Club is in New York, In @ letter recei terday he writes that he will have many entries because of lack of space, and that the entire Washington rink building will be re- uired for the exhibition in March. re Will be trap shootin, We birthday at the jaskingten Boa aed aes The Havana Maich—the City Clab’s Teerme- ment—Problems and Solvers—Notes, ‘Techigorin is one game ahead in the great match at Havana, having scored six wins to Steinitz's five, four games having been drawn. If the Kussian can win four more games before Steinitz can win five he will secure the cham- Pionship. The score of each player at the different openings is as follows: There have been six Evans gambite, of which Techigorin Won two, Steinitz one and three were drawn; five two knights’ defenses, of which Techigorin won four and Steinitz one; four Ray Lopes openings, of which Steinitz won three and one was drawn. It is to be surmised that if Steuite had shunned the two knights defense and the Evans gambit, as his friends advised, hie score might be in better shape than it it PROBLEM No. G1 (TOURNEY No. @ (Composed for The Evening Star.) | in heat oe° gee, ies EsB we Rhek gars (And black resigns. No. 38 ‘matoh. TWO KNIGHTS DEFENSE. Biack—Techigorim. LEEso dite [IEEE aE iS Rigi piece Bons [BE Se ae geass Be |eie Fe, eos BK 6 kee 4 ie Pr. AC Qt z Ae BES” Ei |SEF Ea ont 90 PRESS Y ‘And white resigns GAME No. 39. nie ae. EVANS GAMBIT. ‘White—" _ on eee * | = oo 3B cy 2 ar Be. Ee seu, Eth, [BE Ske Pre 2 keke 9» Pt 2s Kr. bite Ee |B Et 22 P-Q3 Kk Fi Baek Bie |B Ee Base’ Rabe | ECS Soak ci ik iE i H of |ErR Fite ‘And white resigns, lourney No. 1). Kt-Kt3 solves tt (9 points) g, Ln ond a (3 E i iit i i hil i