Evening Star Newspaper, March 5, 1892, Page 8

sf D.C. pee MARCH 5, 1 NEW BASE BALL RULES Important Changes That Will Ben- efit the Game. ¢|FARCES ON THE DIAMOND. de rather delicate. The English greyhound fs the swiftest of the dog family and a great favorite with the ladies. He 1s acombii yn of at and grace, the ideal athlete of dogdom. neck ie long and tapering and he is built like a race horse, with an even distribution of muscles and total lack of superfluous tissue. A first-class greyhound should have a long, i with lying SOME FINE DOGS. Specimens of the Canine Race That Are Highly Prized. MAN'S BEST COMPANION. TOPICS FOR CYCLISTS. The Great Meet in July Next—The One Subject Discussed, TALK OF THE CLUB HOUSES. tapering head, narrow across the skull full, clear, bright eves ard small ears close to the head and folded back. partment has published a pam; deseribi: the Fyatem of boulevard with whick that. city is to be provided in detail. The boulevards are established under special law Pamed.at the last loginiature, and the maig point gained is that the city now has the rig! to regulate and to exclude traffic of ali kinds over these boulevards which may in the opin- ion Fale nigh publicimprovements, prov. tote ious. Judge Kerbs of Clearfield pointed out to su- isors the other day their duty inroad mak- in © most interesting way. John Glaubdrove over af unprotected embankment and was in- jared. The supervisors claimed that they had ough to make needed repai Intelligence, Fidelity and Affection Manifested by the Best Breeds—The Setters, St. Ber- nards, Greyhounds, Bloodhounds, Collies ‘and Other Kinds That Are Popular. ‘Where Will the Races Be Held?—Eight Theu- sand Wheelmen to Be in the Grand Pa- rade—Eminent Officials on Road Improve- ‘They Will Be Prevented Hereafter—An End te “Dilatory Practices”—Work Well Done —_——_ ARCH CAME IN LIKE T HAS BEEN OFTEN said that man's truest friend is his dog, and history tells of many acts of bravery and kindness of this noble brute. During the lest few years the breeding 5 of dogshasbecomequite ; business, and now LTHOUGH NO RADI- cal changes were medein the rules of the game by many clerks and mee- sengers were seen going through the drenching | pl rain and snow on their | shou silentsteed. The L.a.W. | Eon, the changes that were made. One reform wil! y lege of appenling to the county commis- by thé League—Scheme to Encourage the | th, bundreds of thousands of dollars are invested fn the dog business. ‘The origin of the dog fs clonded in mystery. Fossil canines have been found in pt, and monuments have been unearthed showing thereon the forms of @ogs in bold relief, probably the fond com- SIBERIAN WOLF HOUND. Chapters could be written of the deerhound, telling what a faithful companion he is, and Enghsh novi 3 exciting deer hunts, in which he played a prom- inent part. Of Inte years he has not been bred for hunting. He isa tall, coarse coated and rather ungainly looking beast. panions of some great ruler of the Nile. Some @athorities maintain that dogs are descended from wolves, jackals, &c., while others claim that they sprang from a separate and distinct wace. There are many species of dogs, and gach year or so another breed springs into ex- Ietence. ‘TRE PREFERENCE AS TO BREED. Just which is the most popular breed iss @8ficult question to answer. The men gen- erally prefer the setter or the pointer, while ladies have ns many fancies as there are eds. Some like the tiny toy terrier, others infor big dogs. while not a few are ad- Ees= of hunting doga The best known of ia latter species is the setter. In this clase is mtained English, Irish, Gordon, Blue Belt warack and Lewellen. Representat ach of these breeds will be present ¢oming dog show, and for the benefit of those Who intend to be present a few words doscrip- tive of each might be interesting. First comes THE BLOODHOUND. The name bloodhound is eurdling and suggests Uncle Tom's cabin and runaway slavea. Their ferocity is fictitious, for the bloodhound man trailer when finding his game displays tho greatest pleasure. They are noble, dignified beasts—the Chesterfield of the dog family. Each year thousands of dolla: in foreign dogs. One breed t tanced all others in_popularit: Russian wolfliound. He is not well known in this country, but is rapidly making He resembles the English grey- with long fringy hair In Russia these s of the peasant and are of Great service in minding the focks. rather blood re expended year bas dis- It is the friends. FOX TERRIER. fhe Gordon. The rich black and tan ing of the terrier by that name the color of the coat. In eelect- 8 care should be taken a ve the dog’s coat good. ‘The black should be and solid and the tanarich mahogany. over each eve, the lips, cheeks, thront, t ee to elbows, bindlegs to stifles on.under side of flag should be looked . The legs and tail should be provided ith long hair or fringe, known as feather. is feather adds greatly to the grace of the dog. It is the largest, heaviest and slowest of the setters. Then comes the Irish setter, nown as the most stylich of the setter family, With his rich coat of dark or mahogany red. He iss dashing hunter, full of vim and en- @urance. Of the English setters the Lewellen 1d the Laverack are the best known. The POODLE. jue Belton basa large following and iscon-| In America the collie takes his place, although by many the handsomest of the setter | the farmers and even now grea the breeding of the indigenous “Ss Thistle.” They should have long thick coats, narrow pointed head and upright ears slightly lopped over. THE CHESAPEAKE BAY Doa. Returning to hunting dogs, the Chesapeake bay dog is, perhaps, the best known of the water-retrieving class. Of late years this species has gradually died out until at present they are probably the scarcest of American dogs. Surely they are the hardicst of hunters and retrieve game from water full of floating ice. They are ueed principally for duck hunt- ing, an@their rough, heavy coat protects them from the cold water. They are rable brown in ‘THE 87. BERARD. color and supposed to come from a cross be- The noble, kind and gentle St. Bernard bas tween the Newfoundland and Irish water many friends and is, perhaps, the most popular | *paniel. ; A visitor to a dog show never fails to inquire SRekege dag Great tepartanss i at! a. the epentein. There will be several tarie- tached to size, and the head should be massive. | ties at the coming dog show. The field spaniel With s short muzzle and broad nose. The tail | js 4 general utility dog and is used for huntin g should be large and carried down in repose. | woodcock principally. The dog docs not stand There are two breeds of St Bernards recog-| thy game, but fluclos it. The cocker spaniel is nized, but they differ only in coats, one being | perhaps the best known and most popular of smooth and the other rough. Color of coat is| the spaniel family. They are an active, rest- another important factor in the St. Bernard. | jose little dog, realy to play all the time and Orange and orange tawny are now preferred. | easily taught’ He is the best house dog known, with white markings and dark sbading. Solid | Cjeanly in his habits, kind, gentle and an excel. colored dogs are not considered the best. There | {vet watebmeare ere certain white markings that are absolutely | “The clumber and Irish water spaniels ali Recemary. The chest should be white. a8) belong to this class. The clown of dogdom Should the feet, tip of tail, mazzle and collar. | ‘he poodle, and. this fusny’ little fellow ano entries in this class is large at the coming | great friend of the ladies, Of all dogs he ow. In pane excels in learning tricks andhis general intel. e Great Dane is the fac jor this year. I thi ‘emarkable. A feature of Germany he is much beloved, and in olden | ence is something remarkable His strong, this dog is its coat, which should be coarse like times was used for boar buntin | wool made up of long ringlets and extending to its feet Qctive frame and fierce appearance has justly made him the king of h dogs. There will be some fine ones at the bene Both American and English foxhounds will show, and fox bunt- <i their dogs, This pable of standing a and possessed of ers about the city bs Gog is compactly b ft ‘TRE NEWrorNDLAND. For many years Americans looked upon the Newfoundland dog as the best of the large elas, but either through inattention to breed- ing or olse through lack of enthusiasm the breed has steadily diminishe¢ until now it isa Fare occu! {tis pre: eminently a dog of intelligence and his feats of Bife saving © been ebron: d farand near. He came originally from the island for which THE BULLDOG. Every dead game sport hasa bulldog. The British bulldog always getsa crowd of ad- dog and the Landseer. These are smaller than | mirers at the shows. Though posscssing a good he original and retrieve more readily. There | temper youhave but to arouse their ire and will bo a whole Kennel of Newfoundiands on| io) ail other dogs had better stand from bgp under. Their wide chest, immense bones, blunt shaped head, strong jaws and little ears make them the ‘king of fighters.” e Ball terriers combine the temerity of of the terrier and make be is named and jl used there for draught yarposes. ‘Ihere are several other types of New- Pocralasda each ao the St Johureve Labroter gies will be seen at the The basset hound is of French origin and much esteemed in that country for hunt- | i, While the dachsunde is of German or hy and properly translated means badger hound. The beagle is the typical rabbit dog, and is much used in this country for Irunting that e. He, like the preceding two, is a funny little fellow, with short legs and a long fap ‘ Another large dog is the mastiff. He is an|, Fox terriers as usual muster in great English dogiand enjoys the reputation of being | forée. Each year finds this dog in greater the most muscular dog known. As @ watch | fvor.and he is much prized by the society be is greatly prized and watching p Brpocanon Indies. In fact be is quite @ fad with the bon is instinct wit im. e fe fore af ihe dog is tant whoa hecatcheren inter: |, AMOME the other breeds which will be ex- ibited are the black and tan terriers, Meet Rohe ce we lin eines entonty Se | Eatin we ‘b terriers, Bedlington ter- riers, skye, Scotch and Yorkshire terriers, King Charles i Blenheim spaniels, Prince Charles, ruby and Japanese spaniels, Mexican hairless dogs and a jarge m ns class. eee ‘Wants Damages for Being Put Off a Car. Carrie Beverley, by her next friend, John Beverley, seeks to recover from the Anscostia and Potomac River Railroad Company @5,000 damages by suit filed for her by E. M. Hewlett today. She claims that on February 9 last she entered ove of defendant's cars at Hillsdale and finding that she was on a 2d street instead serren. Secretary Blaine hes beauty the executive committee and chairmen of the local committees held Tuesday evening @: couraging reports were heard. The meeting was held at the office of the Overman Wheel Company on 13th street. Chief Consul Dyer presided, and Col. Burdett, the of the L. A. W., was present. local men the benefit He gave th e his knowledge of former meets viieh proved valaablo te floss in charge of the various committees. rman Charebill of the finance commit- tee reported that his committee was getting along nicely, although much more money was yet needed to make up the amount required to entertain the several thousand visitors. RUNS PROPOSED FOR THE VISITORS. Chief Consul Dyer in speaking of the pro- gram for the threo days safd he thought it ed- visable to have four runs the first day. Two of the runs will be devoted to sightseeing about the public buildings and the other two are to be made to points of interest beyond the city limits. They will no doubt be made to Arling- ton and Soldiers’ Home. The second day will be petition of the first and on the last day of the meet will occur the grand ES in which it is expected fully 8,000 wheelmen will participat Ebbitt Honse is to be the league's head- The quarters during the meet and all runs will start from there. During the meet it is the in- tention of the local division to give the visitors a trip to Mount Vernon and a dance either at Marshall Hall or at some hall in the city. QUESTION OF LEAGUE RACES. ‘The question of league races is a perplexing one owing to the absence of a wheeling track here, although the ¥. M. C. A track, as well as the track at Brightwood, has been offered, and either of them ‘can ‘be put in condition ata compar: small figure, while the longer tracks would require the expenditure of several hundred dollars to put them in good condition for ing. Whichever track is selected will be put in first-class condition, so that there will be uo excuse for poor racing. Among the Wheeling Clubs. The Columbia Club has more members of the L. A. W. than any other wheel club in the city, and consequently they are enthusiastic over the coraing mect. In the Columbia Club thert are many good riders who are interested in the ‘acing program for the meet, and they are working hard to make’ that feature a success. The election of officers of this club occurs in May, and until then the book of runs for the summer season will not be printed, A® soon as the weather permits the club runs will be resumed and the season will be opened by a grand “smoker” or some other form of enter- tainment in the country. While the Arlington Club does not enjoy the comforts of a club house it hasa number of active members, who, like many in the Colum- tia Club, are interested in the racing events ‘uring the L. A.W. meet. Tuesday night the Arlingtons held their regular monthly meeting at Losekams, where the members enjoyed spread after’ the elub business bad been dis- e ‘here are not so many league members in the Nomad Club, and this is probably due to the fact that there are many lady members. Monday night the ladies of the club year party to the gentlemen mem! a residence of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Robert- son, on Matreet. There was a large attend- ance and the affair proved an enjoyable one. ‘The noxt meeting of the Cycie Euchre Club will be held at the residence of Miss Dorris, on —. Hill, Monday evening. it will probably be well toward the latter part of April before the weather or the road: will permit of ver; ment, and this is being done, no* ‘The Nomad Club has arranged tor a eeries of tertaigments lasting into April. jolumbia Club gavo another of their delightful smokers at the club house Thursda; vening. A musical program was rendered, with pipe and tobacco accompaniment, and an enjoyable evening soon passed away. ‘These house warmers will be continued until the opening of the riding season, when a course of runs are in contemplation. ‘The Arlington wheelmen are impatiently awaiting good weather and solid roads, as being exclusively a racing club they are forced to lie dormant during the winter, when the members only come together once a month for the pur- pose of discussing businces and gastronomy. The ciub boasts many record breakers among metmbersand is now waking from itslong win- ter’s sleep to prepare for the coming racing season, when they expect*to capture many trophies, and are looking with longing gaze to the time when they will meet the Columbias for the 20-mile road race championship. ‘The Century Wheelmen of America will at- tend the league meet here in July 400 strong and during their stay in the city will be the guests of the Arlingtons, who number many “Century” men among their members, ‘Women on the Wheel. ‘This week's Bulletin prints several paragraphs concerning female cyclista. It says: io woman, no matter whether she rides a wheel or not, can be well unless she is abun- dently nourished. In taking up oycling it be- comes imperative that she remembers oon- stantly this fact, She must have plenty of healthy blood. To keep ups sufficient supply of this she must eat an abundance of nourish- ing fgod. She should drink pie: of milk and cat plenty of eggs and meat meat is especially essential. She will not have sufficient appetite to eat abundantly unless she exercises freely, and if she does eat abundantly she will have need of still further exercise to promote the active performance of their funetions by her digestive organs. “If she exercises freely, that exercise should be taken under the most healthful conditions possible. She should wear loose clothing when exercising, and it should be her aim to secure i, ao far ta practicable, in, the open air and upon a wheel, wi jen mluch to correct round shoulders, e" and a stooping gait, out the plan mit of her doing so, will in loss than six montbs® time be the woman’ who will possess an erect, noble bearing, s firm and graceful walk, a com: plexion whove bloom no resource of art can ‘simulate—a calm self-possession that enables her to meet your gaze without flinching, blush- ing oF any other © of awkwardness, em- barrassment, or self-consciousness. These are : rwitheta: this the conductor that cost a small fortune. The deerhound, the | 2°" Reon - English and Italian greyhound, the Russian re ee = een ‘and he wolfhoand and the bi the class of large dogs. Tan ORTHOD. Probably the best ree eee ee greyhound. There will be two varieties ai nncet eames macmost es being although the I want; ate aceon cuid and ciaguibas (nand’” Binghamton Reyubioas, : Denver 1 £ 5 w president for assistance in maintaining proper rosdwaye if they felt burdened by taxation in thas direction. Jury awarded the plaint $1,000 damages. Road supervisors will do well to make a note of this case. It may save them SCoubla when they arein doubt.— County Paper, me is month's edition of Good Boad’s contains illustrations of the conditions of country roads in the spring of the year, which to wot seasons Penerally. In the same issu appear letters from prominent persons on the estion of road improvement. Among them Socommuniontion m Vice Evisidents Mor m. He says: “Iam in hearty sym) the objects of the league, particdlarly the tam Provement of the common roads of the coun: try, and send best wishes for the success of movement inaugurated by your association.” Becretary Rusk is quoted: as saying: “I con- ratulate you very warmly upon the success you have go far achieved in your efforts to or- ganize s concerted movement in favor of this, @much needed reform. Unquestionably Present unsatisfactory condition of our Ameri- can highways causes the country, and es cially the rural population, heavy loss and it would give Rl re to do anything in my power to abate ti Secretary Elkins writes: “I am glad to hail this undertaking of your body. {t is one of the many new and remarkable developments of the time. It is but a few years since I saw the first bicycle on Pennsylvania avenue and put it down as a wild plaything. It has not only be- come a common vehicle here, but throughout the country, and your league could wisely issue bonds for the purpose of improving the country. r Under a proper system I do not think any expenditure of public money would give so large @ return to so many people.” ‘The Question of Cash Prizes. The question of cash prizes has proved s troublesome one with the L. A. W., and it is stated that alarge majority of cycles are op- posed to any plan of that kind that would place cycle racing in America on a professional basis. “In the many conversations I have had with cyclers representing all sections of the country I have yet to record one in which the cash- item was favorably commented upon,” eycler in the Cycle World. “*T Cart ion has never been brought before the A. W. in such a form that it could be defi- nitely settled, for if it had been I am positive that the wheeling world would have found that tl jue of the American Wheelmen does not want a cash-prize m, though possibly it would like » few changes in the present sys- tem of prize giving. The general public bas Ge ceived the idia that the A. A. U. and L. not believe in the limite m advocated by the A. A. U., nor is tter a believer in the unlimited-prize system. If these two representative American vodies would but stril happy medium on this prize question there is no doubt thet the entire athletic world would be better satisfied, and that that bugaboo, ‘the cash prize,’ would vot harass the racing world.” Bieycle Thieves Busy. During the past few weeks there has been an unusual activity shown among the bicycle thieves and the result is that soveral cyclists are now compelled to walk or ride in street cars until they recover their stolen wheels of purchase new ones. Two bicycles were stolen from in front of Tax Stan office, and as yet the police have found no trace of them. Last Saturday soveral “bikes” disappeared from different localities. One thief stole a bicycle belonging to Fayette Montgomery of No. 1315 Massachusetts avenue and then rode to Columbian University, where he found better wheel that belonged to Mr. Harry Hud- dleson. The thief thought that a fair exchange Was no robbery, and so traded wheels. Mr. Montgomery's wheel was returned to him, but Afr. Huddleson’s silent steed is still missing. Fred & Pyles bieycle was taken from the corner of 9th and F streets, while Mr. BW. Hanna's wheel disappeared from the State, War Raub and Edward Portner were aad Navy Department. fortunate enough to get their wheels again. Cycling Clips. “The broadening of the scope of the Century Road Club to permit of that organization as- suming jurisdiction over road racing and rec- ords is a move in the right direction, and will greatly increase the prestige and influence of the Century Club,” says the League Bulletin. “While for obvions reasons the L.A.W. cannot countenance or recognize road racing, pledged as it i to the construction of improved jighways and the lawful use of same by wheel- men, it cannot be denied that the sport of road racing has a firm hold upon the league members, and any plan which sees that these contests are properly managed and con- trolled must meet with the hearty approval of every one. We therefore extend tothe Century Road Club our rest congratulai their proposed jamption of authority rod riding contesta, believing that the same energy and ability which has already made the club famous throughout the cycling world will also aid in making in equally successful in the broader field of usefulness it intends to enter.” The Laramie Cycling Club (Laramie City, Wyo.,) contemplate a fitty-mile road race in May.” The roads near that city are good and there are several men who are hard riders to help make the contest exciting. An Irish cycler bas introduced an attractive invention in the way of cycle alarms. It con- sista of the attachment of @ number of small tuned bells to the handle bars, by which all simple tunes can be played at will by even the most unskilled musician. At right angles to a small L-shaped rod are fastened four bells, and ins position convenient to the rider's fingers are corresponding spring keys. By an mious contrivance these can be set to any tance from the hand the convenience of the yer may dictate. Wheres number of sets ia harmony sre adopted by clubs the effect will be most sensational. The Crescent Cycle Club of Rochester is » but prosperousand ente organi- Zation:. It has ene of the fueut'elab uses it the enst, and on its membership roll are the names of some of Rochester's prominent busi- ness men. The club believes in # liberal pol- icy, and has as members » number of Koc ters women cyclists. It would be well if many of our metropolitan clubs would follow the ex. ample of the Crescent Cycle Club. It is anid that Actor Thomas “A horse,” &¢., re dom for a bicycle The Ellwell bicycle New York on June 4 and take in all points of interest in France, Switzerland, Germany Hollan means of St. Louis recently invited a number of eyclists to appear and show cause why w. Ire M. lawyer, red in be- half of the L.A. W., and after ‘ho hed stated the wheelmen's side of the formed by Councilman Anderson that the bill was to him byC. H. Stone, one of Our oldest riders, and thas he stated the wheels poe ty To that Becker was surprised is putting it ‘Anderson. fools as if tit | remember with indignation what a spectacle the tax bill should not become s | * be the prevention of dilatory practices on the part of players who, for one reason or an other, wish to delay the game. This bas been no small evil and it has Probably hurt base ball more than all the | fighting in the courts and in the newspspers | between the league and brotherhood and the league and association. Lovers of the game have been repeatedly disgusted with the child- ish exhibitions given by full-grown men, who, hired to play ball and to play the best ball of which they were capable, would, to gain @ fancied or even a real advan- tage, allow the contest to become a mere farce. We have altogether too much of it here in Washington, All who saw s certain game played with the Baltimore club last season will it became, In order to prolong the game un’ darkness should come the visitors no effort to play, allowed balis to slip past them and conducted themselves generally in such a way that many spectators vowed that it would be the last game they would attend. It is not intended here to animadvert especially upon the Orioles. Probably every ball team adopted the same tactics. And the same prac- tices would have attained this year had not the umpire been given full lare f feited against tho offending team any game in which dilatory tricks were adopted. DOESN'T GIVE & BASE Now. Another good change is the one which de- clares that a pitched ball hitting band or forearm of the batsman shall be adead ball and shall not entitle him to his base as formerly. This rule is evidently aimed at players of the Curt Welch stripe, who were notorious for contriving to be hit on the arm in order to se- cure their base. The old rule gave rise to many disputes. Considered in itself it wasa fair rule, but it was so often taken unfair ad- vantage of that it is better to do away with it, No DISPUTING DECISIONS. Equally as great an evil as dilatory practices ‘was the frequent disputing of the umpire's de- cisions, needlessly delaying play and thor- oughly arousing the temper of the tators, icking” grew to be a fine art and was re- sorted to on the smallest pretexte to gain time. For instance, if @ pitcher was being pounded pretty, hard was becoming demoralized a k was made on some frivolous ground and an argument would follow with the umpire to enable the twirler to recover bimself. Then after the umpire had repeated his decision and peremptorily ordered the players back to their places they would return with » grin, showing ‘that they het not had the slightest confidence in the justive of their “kick.” It was such » plain trick that every one perceived it, and ye! what could be done? ‘‘Ihey are playing the Points for all they're worth,” on tor would remark toanother, admiringly, even in his indignation. This year in no instance shall any person be allowed to question the correct- any decision and no player shall ieave his position to approach the umpire 7 on interpretation of the playing rules, and only the captains shall be allowed to do it then. No er or any other officer of either club shall be permitted to address the umpire under penalty of « forfeiture of the game. ‘This latter rule will probably do away with the brutal ter- rorism which some managers have exercised over umpires, threatening them with the loss of their positions for their decisions. INCREASING THE BATTING. An offort was made to substitute three balls for four and to place the pitcher three feet further away from the batsman, but failed. It was, of course, in the interest of freer batting. Whether the decision was wise is debatable. It is probable that it would increase base running. All are not agreed as to whether it would in- crease batting. Apparently it would. It is questionable, Goweror, whother agreat increase in batting is s desideratum. If it is why not 0 back to straight pitching, or even under- id throwing? Then you will see leather- chasing again like unto that of the days of the sixties. You will see more errors, too. ‘WHEN FIVE INNINGS ARE A GAME. A very sensible change has been made in rule 21, which declared that five innings should be played to constitute s game. The change pro- vides thst four and tutes game, if thi ;” on the part of the losing club. ide has played five innings and is threatening, it ta sprinkle and there is every prospect ofa storm. ‘The losing side under the old rule could conspire to so prolong the inning that the storm would break before the inning was completed and consequently escape defeat. Under the new rule they can notdoit. It might be urged that the rule against dilatory prac- tices might enable the umpire to prevent any- Shing of the kind, and that this rule is conse- a tly superfiuot ut the league very wisely Aecided that whenever a definite rule can be made to fit a certain contingenc: make the rule preventing an to provide for penalties for the practice of the While the umpire is more of an autocrat than ever yet it is thoughtadvimble ato leave as fow points as to arbitrary cision, ‘The fewer the chances for dispute the nearer perfect is the game. OTHER CHANGES IN THE BULES. Among other changes in the rules are these: “The players’ bench shall be twenty-five feet back from the base lines.” This rule is of little moment, with the exception of those clubs whose grounds are very small and will compel them to place the home plate further from the star ni Rule 8.—If » ball strikes a fence less than 285 feet from the home plate the batsman shall bbe entitled to only two bases. The Washington grounds are exempt from this rule, as the 892-SIXTEEN PAGES and kept the ‘ington would then have added another link Washi int to .500, When losing nine kn y playing, even though the game is lost, the gap between the reentages of the $¥o clubs will be lessened, the probabilities are that losing side will pia; Fame is lost, yet there is something to strive r. There will be no excuse for listless play. There will always be something to pin bend for, and the interest of the spectator will be Maintained to the last, for w! Will determine the position of « int needed is the object rest. The scheme is and deserves the general examination and dis cussion of base ball writers, ‘THE LAST OF THE RICHARDSON CASE. When President Day's claim to Danny Rich- ardson was thrown out by the league with hardly glance and that given only out of consideration for Mr. Day, the New York Papers came down from their perch with more or lees awkwardness—Mr. Day, Mr. biamed @ degre Spalding and Danny himself were all one way or another for the matter. seemed to Could be given and that the loss of Richardson was simply New York's own fault. The New writers awoke to @ realization of the state fairs, which every well-informed sporting writer outside of New York bad known for nearly three months. ‘The World solemnly said that it was learned that Mr. Spalding bad practically waived claim to Richardson at Indianapolis by putting bim on New York's “‘reserve” list aud not on the list of “players under contract,” and that no atten- tion was paid by the committee on players to reserve lists. ‘I'hey respected only contracts. “When Mr. Day realized this he threw up the sponge and Practically withdrew the case.” ‘hen the World goes on to say that it was all to Mr. Spalding’s blunder. What blunder? Spalding was honest. Could he have put Richardson down as under a contract to New York when he was under contract to George Wagner? Possibly honesty is blundering inthe World man's opinion. No, the whole truth of the matter probably is that Mr. Day and the whole New York pross knew that New York bad no more valid claim dson than the Oshkosh club. Whether York of due M to Richa they expected to bluff tho league into getting ‘bum it ishard to say. One thing seems cer- tain—they had to “square” the New York man- agement with the New York people, and ac- cordingly began to shout “robbed!” ‘The New York management last fall suffered @ severe attack of economy and the associagion deter- mined to profit bit and secured Connor, Rich- ardson, Rusie and Buckley by bidding high. When New York awoke from its fit, it rubbed its eyes, realized what had been done and what “sorry figure it cut before the people, and to Cover its own shame yelled: “Kobbed! Robbed!” | It tried to bluf, but was calied and didn’t holds pair. Thus ends the great poker game of the winter of '91-92. Richardson Says He'll Not Come. Danny Richardson returned to his home fn Elmira yesterday from Westfield, Pa, having closed up his firm's branch in thattown, In an interview with the Philadelp®ia Press cor- respondent Danny sai ‘Ido not intend to go to Washington. The decision of the league makes me more deter- mined about it than ever. Iwould not go if they should offer me $1,000,000 for the season. don’t think they look’at my case in the right light. As to the salary, it is all right, but not propose to be forced to play against my will, and before I will play with the Washing- tor Club I will from the game I do so dearly lov Danny stated that he had received an order from the Washington Club to report at Savan- nah for practice, but that he had ignored the instructions. Richardson claimed that the case of Gleason, which is cited as a parallel to his, 18 altogether different. Ho said Gleason signed with the St. Louis team, which is still in ex- istence. He signed with the Athletic Club of Philadelphia, which passed out of existence by the consolidation of the American Association and the National League. Danoy, therefore, claims that the New York Club had the first claim on him. He says the leaguo was afraid to decide in his favor because it would establish @ precedent to other players, while, in fact, his case was al- together different. ‘Danny said the New York Club wanted him very much and if he could not play with them he would remain in the store luring the summer. Manager Barnie on the League M. Manager Barnie of the local club says that the conduct of the twelve-club leag officers at their recent meeting in New York appears to him to indicate that a new era in base ball had begun. For the first time since the organ- ization of professional associations the club representatives acted in spirit of fairness and mutual concession. The prompt decision of the Richardson case in favor of the — ton team, Mr. Barnie thought, clearly indi- cated that the days of discord ‘wore ended. The affairs of the game,” he continued, “ere henceforth to be conducted in @ business-like manner and with regard for the wishes and opinions of the public. The double-season schedule is an experiment, and, I believe, = ise one. It’s object is to give a team which may play cpio in the opening contests of the year ® chance to win first honors after ite members get into their best form. The pln ia measure of justice to some clubs which suffer from imporiect organization at the start. Besides, it will make the championship fight more interesting than it has ever been before. The leading clubs of the first and second sea- sons, and probably those which finish second also, will play deciding contests in the fall.” AMATEUR BASE BALL Preparations of the Columbia Athletic Club for the Season. Capt. Wells of the C. A. C. base ball team has been on the hunt for several days rounding up retire his team. He expects to begin practice assoon | ol as the weather settles, and by the time the sea- son opens hopes to havea strong team in the field. Some changes will be necessary in the team which won the championship last year, but at presont itis impossible to state exactly where they will occur. It was stated early in the season that Sprig- man would not be with the team this year. This is incorrect. This well-known short stop, who is considered by many the best in the Dis- trict, will be found on the team when the sea- son opens. He has already commenced to get in condition. Eddy Fuller, the hard-hitting also said to have been unable to play wi fences are beyond the limit. advances a base on a fly-out, or gains two bases on @ single base hit, or an infield out or at- tempted out, he shall be credited with » stolen base, provided that there is a possible chance anda palpable effort made to retire him.” This addition is and brainy pla; second on a case he was in- | the Added section 8, rule 68: “If a base runner | he Jimmy Green will guard second base for the matches, $1,700; for geners! incidental -e Penses of the service, 6900. SOME OF THE NICE THINOR Ramm Tar Stax, in ite congremional reports, hae told the story of the debate on militia mat- ters in the Honse, so that Nations! Guardsmen know now who are their friends, That a wast amount of ignorance wns displayed by several members must be evident to ony one, but there wore several good things said by the well informed men which may be regarded by the District military with more than a little pride, Representative D. B Henderson of lowe WIN Be Affected tf the Uniforms Suggested nid fa tho conre of — ow : fave in the at es 108,421 members of the N Ase Adapeed— ‘Tho Boess Cost May Go-Th9 | Gurr, caving un, a2 I believe, from the great District Militia Appropriation « Big Vie- | 1 boheve this or- tory—Complimentary Remarks. rection. ICONOCLASTIC IDEAS. An Army Officer’s Ideas in Regard to the Dress Uniform. THE NATIONAL GUARD won looks im the right We train our young men will be found me. av Guard of some UST AS SOME OF | orice cont the commands in the | the Unit ie 20. District National the stares the expense as trom €85 to € t wo we Gard are preparing | District of Columbi to adorn themselves | 3¢ would only with full dress In rune hi the average he District of Cobu: | 1do not wish to tion of full dress in the militis That matter bas In the F army. There have been on already by taeth Co numerous apostles of | codbrsbip of air. McAdoo, a semeralinc ens this reform—tor i i8 | Passed organizinica thoron tor the Dis almost universally re- | trictot Columbia. The young men ot te buvtrset garded as a reform—but the most energetic of | have responded to that inw splendidiy, amd hess in resent times is Lisut. Chen. Hine of | they have given us tn this Iiserict « mulit the sixth U. 8. infantry. He bas written on the | Bich te entire nats 4 poe I do not want to turn the wheel backward aad abject to the Army and Nany Journal in such manner as to attract more than momentary attention, | Congress will very probably action some of the ns, and as the District Natiopal Guard isin touch with the army on ‘all points the tions ad) locally | ally Proposi vanced are locally RIFECTS OF TRADITION. “Tradition, that valuable but much abnsed connecting link between the past and the Present,” says Lieut. Hine, “tells us that many decades ago the War Department rejected an improved small arm becau® it could not be bandied under the tactics of the period. Wi of a generation ot more elastic drill regulations, of broader ideas and keener foresight, laugh with becoming self-satisfaction at the mistakes of our predecessor. Is it not possible, howeve: that while we stop to hold our sides we our- selves love step with the music of progress? Are we not clinging with too much tenderness toold ideas custome? For instance, bas not the full dress uniform nese? ideas of thi Stance of war” has predominated im ail age but is it not in accordance with modern condi- tions to have less pomp and more circum. stance? Should we not leave the paint and feathers to the savages who origineted them? THE BLOUSE GooD ENovoH. “One reason given for the retention of full dress is that it inculcates in the soldier a methods of administration are sadly at fault if with all the effort in this direction cannot soldier without, as Gen. Grant dress, Another reason ad- | wuitable dress for occasions | of ceremony. Is not the blouse good enough? Appearance, in this sense, is entirely « matter education. If full dress were abolished we would all soon think nothing prettier than parade in blouses and leggings. Thove who ve seen a bi rigade or even # smaller body of | troops turn out in this way know thst the spectacle ia sufficien requirements are ol outlived its useful- | greater pride in his profession. Our improved | that acti Represeutative Kain have been for « pum| of New York, said: rT Yeats intercsted to ‘a considerable extent in the rulitin service 0: MY Own Sint ithink Ik me a service is when I #e have been bere bad the ) on several o: ue parades aud militia of the District. And I want to say that ia my judgment, and 1 be m may hk Lnnicapabie of forming «reascnal | on the matter, that the | credit to the service, and that it compares favorably in appearance, dis spi with the miltua service cities of the country. tention right hore to lieve there is anetber city i the country wt approaches Washir in size Whore militia does not cost much more then the amount carned y this bill, which a y about $20,000 im gross. ‘In my own li county, where we have a y just expended, in the purchase of land for an armory, the sum of 85,000, and the state is expenlitig £28000 for the ereotion of an armory tor the convenience of thatcompany of 100 men, New York, as a state, believes In sustaining her militia, qs the foundation upon which : necessity. 1 believe, Mr. Chairinan, t Sppropration for this service nt Columbia is too litle rather than too large and 1 believe that the people of the District get Value received tor eve the benefit of the mals and I say this from my judgme have seen and know of the bal service in the District.” THE WINNING BATTALION KEEPS THE TROPHY. The second regiment trophy has been wou three times by the rifle team of the sixth bat- talion and once by the fifth. As it is likely that otber interesting features to encourage rifle practice will shortly be introduced in the since I eviews of the of Now, 1 want , On what cter of the | regiment, Col. Clay hus decided to change the impoving if the other | conditions under which the roy! rved. Still another | shot for; be will permit it to remain the prop- has been reason assigned is the necessity fora fitting cos- | erty of the battaiiou wuose team shall pile up ‘tume for social occasions—notably the fresi- dent'sreception. ‘To those officers whose appear- ance in uniform is confined to such occasious, this argument may carry conviction, but is the | Can any uniform be more | reasoning fitting to wear in the presence of the chief magistrate than one neat in appearance and suitable for instant field use in support of that chief magistrate? Should notasoidier be so clad as to be able to go from ball room to the field, if need be, without, like Buffalo Bilt in the recent Sioux cam; riding all nignt ins dress suit? In the early history of our government Benjamin by the very simplicity of his attire won admiration at the most magnificent court of Europe. Would it not be more American if the army of this prac- tical nation adhered to the simplicity of one 60 distinguished among its founders? THE DRESS COAT UNSOLDIERLY. “The blouse is neat, trim, practical, com- fortable garment, sufficiently plain for field ‘uses, sufficiently dressy. for all social functions. The dress cost is an expensive, heavy, uncom- fortabie and unsoldier! ay my ya or for not be comfortably worn with an overcoat, is restricted for outdoor wear to the warm season, and is not worn on night duty. The blouse Racked ina valise. |The ots, helmet and th other inconveniences of full dress require a trunk of effeminate dimensions. Here comes in an important question. It is true that in war we may abandon our full dress, but, con- sidering the req ts of a modern firing Line, should we not teach our men in time of peace that any extra facilities for ta Hon must be utilized for ammunition rather much finery te move. pei manent station of the corps of cadets, and the cadet dress coat could be retained without in- convenience. Worn with the forage cap it would not be out of place with the blouses and forage mi which the instructors would be coun, to wear shonld full dress ever be abolished in the army. $56,000. id ms probably be added for the cost of work involved by the elaborate eye tem of regulations and rulings governing the of full dress. This $56,000 does not in- the full dress of officers, which costs from $100 to $250 per maa, but not perannum, for with many officers the “fogies’ come faster than dress coats. If full dress were abol- ished each young lieutenant graduating from West Point would be saved about $125. His exuipment fund and savings could be made to pay for his outfit, and he would not,as at present, be forced by the government to con- tract the habit of debt at the very outset of his professional career. If full dress bolished €56,000 club this year and says he will play the game | °P° of his life. his supertino season. His throwing arm is in good Sion and he expects to line ‘em dows to second s ear. nd Pat Wells is always in condition nig doing his boat to win the, District ame- tour in this year. “Bush” Johoson is taking gvod care of him- self now and has developed into quite an actor. Hois the song bird of base ball and his 74, | ditty of “Down in the Valley” is always sure of U low them do so just not because they like i Saate A i Flere “Wherefore strive, when the rods themselves yield ‘Thay end their altars pass by with the pest. 4 BIG VicToRY. [ Guard it it! F i : i i lit H i Ha tt Tn i iit 7 & 7 § Fi i i i 7 EB i I if j HE i the hig uggregute score over the four Tauges. This final competition is to be divided into two stages, the first of which will take Place over the 200 and 30-yard ranges, ab 5 o'clock p. m. Wednesday, March 23. 1h for the second and inst contest, at 500 and 000 yards, cannot now be stated, buta date no «- lected for 4 company shoot in April wil chosen. he conditions are somewhat changed from those governing the former competitions. be teams are to consist of eight wen each; five shots per man over euch disiance, and Use bigh- est aggregate to win. Ihe battalion inspectors are to select at least one representative (enlisted Mau) from each company and one from the Bon-commissioned statl if he so desires, He May also select new men for each stage of the competition. SOLDIER CLOTHES FOR THE CYCLIST. The uvilorms for the cycle company have ar Tived aud were issued to the men on Thureday night, the regular drill being disponsed with. ‘Twenty-eight of the members departed the proud rs of acomplers outfit of real soldier clothes, composed of cavalry trousers, blouse, regulation cap, leggings and white gauntlets, This will be the regular uniform of the company and will be worn cn all occasions when serving as NationaiGuardsmen. For vol- untary drills, parades and social occasions the company has in contemplation a dress uniform, mich, it ts claimed, will eclipse in beauty any- thing in that line which has yet been seen even in Washington. Corporal Benj. Wall has bren appointed quartermaster sergeant; he entered upon his new duties last Thureday even Adjt. Gen. Long, Y H. Ourand, company ©, first bi and Capt. F. B. Couch of the cyclists, who compose the board having in charge the prepa- ration of the new cyclo tactics, have been busily at work and report thet tactics are now nearing completion. Grill under these tactics will take place on Thursday next, an: members have beca notified to be present, unit Work on the drill, &c., will be pushe andahope is expressed by those interested that it will not be long before efficiency enough will have been attained to enable the company to appear in parade and show the public just what has been done in such @ brief period of training. ores. Rifle practice in gallery during the coming y week will be on the following schedule: Monday—First separate company. Tuesdsy—Companies L and ©, fourth bat talon. Wednesday—Companies A and C, third bat talion. Friday—Company B, third battalion. For the first time this year brigade bead- quarters will be open in (he evening on Monday next. Circular No. 1, 1892, mgned by Gem Ordway, says: “Headquarters will be open every Monday evening until further notice, from 8 to 10 o'clock, and myself and staff would be glad to reevive any officers of the National Guard who may choose to cali, either socially or on business. Maj. J. M. Pollard, who has been seriously ill, fs slowly improving, but is yet tar from well. Sympathy for the major is very throughout the brigade. There was an anniversary celebration last nightin the Center Market armory. The Emmet Guard (company A, fourth battalion) remem- dered its eighth anniversary. It was a “stag” party and @ thorough success, a» is everything Undertaken by Capt. Walsi aud Lis mem. ci No Little Tact Required, From the Buffalo Courier. He—“When is Yours coming off She—“Oh, I don’t know yet.” He—*I thought it was all arranged. Why the dela; ing in two sleighs and Pats bbe have got to classify who dox's; ‘to each other.”