Evening Star Newspaper, June 4, 1892, Page 12

12 JOE MULVEY TO COME. Little Doubt That President Wagner Will Secure Him. WASHINGTON’S HARD BATTING Averages Were Fattened in Yesterday's Game With the Clevelands—Leading Batsmen of the League—The Stealers of Basee—General Base Ball Notes. id ning was distinguished by timely and vicious hitting and enabled the Washingtons to score five runs and win the game. The Washingtons have been quite a record lately for con- centrating their hits in one inning. It's the way towin games, of course. Itnotonly bringsin runs, but it demoralizes the opposing team, and certainly no team has made such a poor showing {in the face of hard hitting as bave the Spiders. It was a general cause for wonder how the Cleve- lands could have atmined their high rank in the league if the work they did here was fairly rep- resentative of their general playing. ‘Their playing was far below what was expected of ‘There have been other surprises in the games of the last few days. The two victories of St. Louis over Boston were unexpected, though ‘they confirm the general opinion of the team that it is liable to take a game at any time. ‘Ite make-up is far above that of Baltimore or leven New York. Chicago's three straight de- feats by the Phillies, who have suddenly made [a spurt, were something that base ball critics id not look for after the excellent showing made here and in New York by the Colts. The first game in which Hutchinson pitched, it was thought, might go to Philadelphia, for Hutchin- son showed when here that he is not now in his best form, but other things were expected of Luby and Gumbert. Brooklyn's defeats at the hands of the crippled Colonels were not looked for either. Neither did the home patrons ex- pect Anson to take three games from Washing- ton—Uncle Anse’s “Jonah town.” It was well that Washington won yesterday, for St. Louis is getting uncomfortably close. Manager Irwin appeared in uniform on the coaching line yesterday and it caused favor- able comment on the fact that he had decided to redeem his promise to exert himself for the success of the team. The appearance of the eaptain or manager on the coaching lines to direct the base running of a 4 to have a good effect. Manager Tebean recognized this fact and was constantly in the coaching box doing his best to help his team along. Robinson made huge strides in popular favor yesterday by his batting. He hit hard and ef- fectively and his fielding generally was good. + Negotiations are still in progress for Mulvey to cover third. In case he comes Radford may go out in the field, possibly replacing Donovan, who hasn't been ‘getting his eye on the ball of late and whose fielding has not been of the best. Donovan is said by Capt. Richardson to have done excellently while the club was away, field- ing brilliantly at times and hitting well. All players aresabject to streaks. and it often bene- its them to take a rest on the bench. It is be- lieved that only the financial part of the deal is hanging fire in Mulvey’s case. Joe is anxious to come and promises to put up a great game, and we all know what Mulvey is at his best, and the Phillies are willing to let him go, for, owing to his debt to the Phillies, he has not been able to put any vim into his playing for them. Mr. ‘Wagner can rest assured that any money spent to strengthen the nine will be amply returned in inereavefl attendance. Economy in players is something Washington patrons will not stand. ‘The game was won in one inning yesterday. Killen was in the box for Washington and Rett- ger was pitching for the visitors when Tebeau took Rettger out for no reason that the specta- tors could see and put in Young. The change suited the locals toa T, and forthwith they be- gan to pound his delivery all over the lot. The score had been a tie—4 each—but the Washing- tons pounded in five runs in the seventh and its rate of admission to 25 cents, as the of the game in thst city demanded But = definite was done. ane ive aed sehare be were an: s of spare ers nade Uy the various shave, co. that they siight be strengthened thereby. John T. Brush appeared as the champion of these cities and advocated immediate action. It remains to be seen just what will be done. BALL NOTES. There was no threat made by Powers to re- lease four men. le explains t a newspay representative said to him, “Powers, why don't Zourelease about four of those old stuffs?” and replied, “Just wait; maybe Iwill.” And on that was built the story that O'Rourke, would sign them, but they are not now on the market. He would like to get Stovey, but the Bostons are afraid to let him go. western teams ing @ i aa making a game fight Manager Burns of the Pittsburg club has re- leased Third Baseman Harry oo Ray- mond has been wanted by the timore and Washington clubs, but his work when here re- cently did not cause much favorable comment. John Clarkson has pitched two shut-out games in succession. Hardie Richardson is play the Giants instead of Capt. Harry Stovey is likely to be Stocking, and if he is not secured Orator O'Rourke may be installed in the Cincinnati outfield. Crane gives evidence that he is far from being 8 back number. Sam Wise is playing « very strong game at second base for Rochester. “Gus Weyhing is in fine form now and is pitching very steady ball. Lave Cross is batting hard and a bases better than any other player on the Phila- delphia nine. ird Baseman Roat of the Milwaukees has been unable to throw accurately to first owing to thetmatism in his arm. Monday, against Indianapolis, he stood close to the plate and stopped six hot ones, which he passed to the pitcher, who threw to first, putting the man out in every instance, Von der Ahe broke Jack Glasscock’s heart by telling him he could pick boys off, the street at 50 cents a game who could play better ball than he. Jack O'Conner denies that he caught a ball dropped from the top of the Washington monu- ment. Jack would rather be honest than fa- mous, as he plaintively inquires, “What did I do?” and comes back the word “nuthin’.” The Wisconsin Every Evening says: “There seems to be some uneasiness among the Wash- ington players over the expectation of the release of Hoy and the succession in the field of Dowd. Rumor has it that Hoy has not given satisfaction. Yet. according to statistics, he has been leading the club in batting. The Teal trouble is that Hoy is drawing too much money, and if he is released it will be to reduce ex- penses.” first base for The franchise in the Western Base Ball League held by St. Paul has been transferred to Fort Wayne on account of the unsatisfactory financial arrangements made by St. Paul. Fort Wayne will take the whole St. Paul club as it stands and play the dates of the Milwaukee club, while the Jatter club will play the games scheduled for St. Paul. Philadelphia is drawing abont the smallest crowds of any league city in the country. The causes, are said. to be the low position of the local club and the desire of the public for 25- cent bail. Yet there are 25-cent seats on the Phila~ delphia grounds. It’s certain that the Wash- ington club owners must depend on the 25-cent patrons for their support. For a city that pre- tends to so much the Quaker town is the worst quitter of. any in the league circuit, It isan exceptional season and yet the Philadelphia cranks won't attend. ‘This is partly due to the fact that the Phillies do not stand very high in the race, and that Philadelphia wants "base ball at 25 cents, with a free street car ride and a bag of peanuts thrown in, St. Louis has protested the gamo of Inst Saturday, which was given to Cleveland be- cause of their failure to show up in time. Pres- ident Von der Ahe claims that he took the reg- ular train for Louisville, and because of the railroad company’s slowness he got in too late. He claims, further, that the delay was unavoid- able, and that Cleveland cannot claim the game. Washington doesn't relish the rumors being circulated about the release of this pitcher and that.— Philadelphia Inquirer. Washington cannothelp itself much, as the ramors generally prove to be true. ‘New York hasn't even protested that game that Pat Powers lost by the forfeit to Pittsburg. kept the visitors from making any more. So the game ended 9 to 4. How THE CLUBS STAXD. Becckss. Cincinnati | Prestare Piurdeipita OTHER LEAGUE Games. At Boston—Boston, 2; St. Louis, & At Brooklyn—Brooklyn, 8; Louisville, 11. At New York—New York, 2; Pittsburg, 5. At Philadelphia—Philadelphia, 4; Chicago, 0. at Paitinrote Cincinnati 5; Baltimore, 2. SH Row aa wore Zm acme pcg ‘The base runner records of the league up to Monday last follow: tt Baltimore’s Wail for Help. ‘While in New York, says the Baltimore Amer- it in known that President Vonderhorst the Brooklyn, St. Louis and Cincinnati Ipeople, and told them that unless some of the’ clubs came to the rescue of the Orioles would hare to the new league by Sea mt int fy they but fhe Bostons bad players who strengthen the howe team, but who were meeting to ex- ‘these facts, as he did not wish the Balti. {more public to think that he was not ii to f ‘the team. Baltimore will in a few # get several new men who will help the team President Young very sensibly says that the have only themselves to blame, for ‘they wanted no one at the Indianapolis coufer- jence. Every one in Baltimore at the beginning of the year they bad the finest nine they ever had,whercas they have the weakest. Secret Meetings of Base Bal] Magnates. P 31g | trio of fielders and Powers evidently kuows when he bas made a break and lets bad enough alone. He is wiser than many gave him credit for being. The Columbus State Journal is inclined to be jocular over the idea of Crooks captaining the owns. Iteays: “Of all the funny breaks made by Chris von der Ahe the selection of Jack Crooks as captain of the St. Louis Browns is the queerest. Not that Crooks will not do good work himself, but he is the last man in the world to get it out of his men. He is not built to command players. His style don't suit ball players asa rule. And as soon asa few gam are lost and Von der Ahe interviews Jack in his peculiar way as to the cause of the trouble there wall be an explosion that will turn the pictures to the wall. Look out for daylight fireworks when Chris and Jack have their first ‘argu- wee Ex-Manager Mutrie, who recently purchased a restaurant in Elmira, has organized an ama- teur base ball club and will give exhibition games when the Elmira team is away. “Jeemes” says he is bound to be in it. Bronthers is trying to make «big batting | record this year. ‘ ‘Ted Sullivan is coaching from the lines in the Southern League wearing a full-dress suit. Collins’ death will prove a great loes to Brook- 4 | lyn, bat Ward has O’Brien to take “Hub’s” lace. Burns, Griffin and O'Brien are a great itters. With few exceptions the contests of the last two weeks have been marked by light batting is | and whitewashes have been numerous, Both Khines and Harririgton will ask to be re- 3 | instated and if they prove their worthiness by proper conduct perhaps such action will be en by the time the second division fight com- Baseman Sam Laroaue, formerly of ittsburg club, gets his linen washed free by a state laundry for the rest of the season for the first home sun over the Seattle fence. Van Haltren has a batting average close to 400. ‘The Louisville “fans” have weakened on their wonders. The friends of Jimmy Canavan in the east are delighted with the way be is playing for Chicago. Jim O'Rourke is doing the bases in ever time this season. John Ward is setting « good example by play- ing e hustling, lively gamo this season. Baltimore clab wants either Crooks or Stricker from St. Louis, and it is said President Von der Ahe will soon give up Stricker. Manager Hanlon considers his pitchers to be equal to any in the league. ‘A peculinr feature of the Western is that the leaders, Columbus, have played about fourteon more games than Indianapolis, the 10| tailenders, By Hardie Richardson was given a a wel- —— the crowd at the Boston South End, groun Under the terms of Burns’ contract with the Pittsburg mai it he assumes absolute control of ev: ing but the finances. A man_ suggests that when the records are ‘made up these two averages are to aj to- gether, as for instance: Comiskey, batting aver- age, .325; sacrifice average, .121. ‘In this way, it is alleged, the public would be able to obtain a better idea of the hitting ability of the player. Chicago has this season's record for consecu- tive vietories. Latham: “Getzein and Chris will get Says like a pair of cooing it’e a good tet that chats willbe iim afte the first game!” ing doves,and catching Getzein, the famous pretzel pitcher, signed a contract with St Louis snd wil pitch tie brat game for Von der Abe against tho Bostons. Collins contracted typhoid fever by pla in the miserably cold and rainy weather wl the team ex; while playing in the TEXAS WHEELMEN. ‘A Good-Sized Delegation Coming-to Next Month’s Meet, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Capital Club, Runs—O. ©. C. Election—The ‘Twenty-Mile Road Race—Exhibition Drill by Military Cyclists—Twenty-nine Applica- tions for Membership. NQUIRIES CONCERN- ing the L. A. W. meet here next month arelon the increase, and parties and clubs from all sec- tions of the United States have declared their intention of present during the three days of enjoy- ment. The latest com- " munication received by Chairman Overman of the reception commit- tee was from Houston, Tex., from where a goodly sized delegation will probably come. Chairman George M. Washburn of the com- mittee on rights and privileges has been doing the work of his committee, and although the labors have not been laborious the results will show for themselves when the time arrives for the big gathering. Among other duties of his committee will be to look after the law relating to eyclists, or, as a wheelman stated it, “to steer off the police.” CHAIRMAN WASHBURN. Mr. Washburn has not been riding a wheel one year, and although ‘he is a member of the fat men’s club he is able to keep up with some who claim to bewxperts on the wheel and can run ahead of many of them. Two hundred and twenty pounds is considerable weight on a “bike,” but this heavy-weight rider is never seen at the rear end of the line. In addition to being a member of the L. A. W. he is connected with the Century Road Club and is a member of the Arlington and Columbia Cycle clubs. He will in all probability enter the fat men’s half- mile race at Buena Vista this month. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. ‘There was a meeting of the executive com- mittee of the L. A. W. held Wednesday night at the residence of Chief Consul Dybr, at which the affairs of the L. A. W. relating to the meet were discussed. Many inquiries have been made concerning the entertainment for the lady visitors, and whether they are to take part in the general program already arranged. A ladies’ run bas been arranged to take place Wednesday morning, July 20, at 11:30 o'clock, and like all runs during the meet the run will start from the Ebbitt House, which is to be Teague headquarters, Ladies will also be in- vited to attend the other rune as well as parti- cipate in the excursion and be present at the races and other places of. amusement where the wheelmen generally will be provided for. INSTRUCTIONS TO VIstroRS. For the benefit of strangers the program committee has printed on the souvenir pro- grams instructions as follows: “Be sure to bring your bicycle, lamp and bell. Our splendid streets will afford yon the greatest pleasure. Tag your bicycle. Write to A. Humphrey, chairman hotel committee, 1404 Pennsylvania avenue, for secommodations; tell him what rate you desire to pay and the size of your party. We have contracts with the lead- ing hotels that will save you money. ‘The re- eeption committee will meet all trains. If you manage to pass the committee go at once to the Ebbitt House,corner 14th and F vtreete,register and receive the souvenir badge. For general information write to Frank L. Dyer, chairman executive committee, 918 F street.” The statement printed in several bicycle pa- pers that the annual convention will be held at, the Columbia Athletic Club is erroneous. There is to be a meeting there on the afternoon of the first day of the meet, but that will be a public meeting at which speeches of weleome will be delivered, probably by Commissioner Douglass, Mr. A.T. Britton and others. This meeting will simpiy be one under the auspices of the local division and will have no bearing on the affairs of either the local division's affairs or on those of the national body. CAPITAL BICYCLE CLUB, ‘The Capital Bicycle Cub are once more ap- pearing on the roads, and among their members are some of the best wheelmen in the city. Capt. Macdaniel has the happy faculty of mak- ing the trips so extremely pleasant that he has no trouble getting the members out on the road. Last Saturday Capt. Macdaniel, with Messrs. Leaming, Dougal, Dodge, Williamson and Dr Wirt, left here ona train and went to Martinsburg, intending to spend Sunday and Monday on the road. After brenkfasf Sunday morning the six splendid riders mounted their “bikes” and rode‘off for Berryville, going by way of Winchester, where they enjoyed a spring chicken dinner at the Virginia Hotel, and from there they rode to Harper's Ferry, reaching the latter place in time for supper. Bright and early Monday morning the riders oiled their wheels,crossed the Shenandoah and rode around the foot of the mountains, passing Chimney rock. Through Hillsboroand Wheatland they rode with few dismounts and reached Leesbi in time for dinner at the Leesburg Inn. "bo it 2:30 in the afternoon they left burg and crosved the Potomac at White's Ferry, riding from there to the Great Falls, a distance of twenty-two miles, on the towpath of the Ches- apeake and Ohio’ canal. From the falls they rode in over the Condyit road, covering a dis- tance of sixty-six milesturing the day. When on the Shenandoah road Messrs. Leaming and Williamson had a collision, which resulted in the loss of several spokes, and when near Leesburg Dougal’s wheel gave out and be had to return on the train. The was in excellent condition and the cloudy weather made the ride a most enjoyable one. ‘The party reached the citya little lute? than’ they ex- and several of them had no lamps. Dr. ‘irt had secured a Chinese lantern, but his fellow wheelmen who were not so fortunate started to walk through Georgetown rather than violate the law. But they had ridden ‘a few hundred feet over the rough, stony pavement that ib lighted, by electricity, and policeman Cotter, who had seen them, took advantage of the opportunity and added four case to his e Kimball promptly returned their collaterals the next morning. ‘Tomorrow is to be Capital Club day at Dick- be 8 f | i i i i i if Hi i hE TTL i: Z ‘THE ABLINGTON-COLUMBIA ROAD RACE. Jaly 12 is the date settled for the twenty- mile road race of the Atlington and Columbia teams. The date was fixed by committees rep- resenting both clubs, ‘The race will be run over the Conduit road between the lower reservoir and the Anglers’ Club House. Although the hour for the race has not been determined upon | bei the race will in all probability be run late in the afternoon, i x! AMONG THE LOCAL WHEELMEN, ‘The Arlingtons are also doing some road rid- ing, several members making s century on Decoration day, In the death of Mr. Jnles Jose this week the wheelmen in this city, both in the L. A. W. and the clubs, lost an earnest friend and an active worker in cycling circles. Several months ago Mr, Jose caught cold while on a ride and it set- tled on hishings, Heneverfully recoveredfrom the effects of it. Recently he went (roe ated a change in the climate might benefit him, bu it was of no avail. He returned home no better than when he went away, aud his death last Monday was a shock to his numerous friends. Capt. Couch of the military cyclists will pick rixteen members from his company to give an exhibition drill during the meet next month. al wheelmen were greatly interested in the Mott Haven race, which waa run last Satur- day, and they hoped to see Mr. Watkins, the Washington wheelman, come in first, but while leading the whvelmen around the track he fell, as has already been announced in Tue Stan, and made it impossible for him to win. Severul members of the Crescent century wheelmen went to Harper's Ferry Sunday, in- tending to ride home Monday, but the cloudy weather frightened them and they took the train. Soon after they started the sun shone brightly, but they remained on the train. ‘wenty-nine names appeared in this week's number ‘as applicanta for membership in the District of Columbia division of the league. A New Twenty-Five Mile Bicycle Record. The twenty-five mile handicap road race, under the auspices of the League of American Wheelmen, which came off this week on the Telford road, between Irvington and Millburn, N.J., had for contestants some of the foremost dicyolists of the country, including Hayland Smith, A. B. Riche, W. 8. Campbell, A. W. Por- ter, N. H. Van Sieklen, L. D. Monger, Geo. K. Barrett, Durant McLean, George W. Coffin, F. M. Dempman and Charles £. Kluge, The weather was favornble to good racing. ‘The race was hotly contested, and resulted in the break- ing of the record by Hayland Smith, the scratch man, in 1 hour, 17 minutes and 11 seconds. The first’ men to cross the line was R. W. Steves, in 1 hour, 19 minutes'and 45 seconds. Follow: them ‘came J. R. Hazleton, 1.19.46; M. H. Phillips, 1.18.47; Robert McCurdy, 1.20.48. There were three special priaes and twenty-one regular ones. ‘Wheel Clubs in General, The Pascoag (R. I.) Wheelmen’s Association was organized May 19 with sixteen members and the following officers were chosen: Presi- dent, J. @. Colburn; first vice president, A. H. Sayles; second vice president, Frank Inman; secretary, Dr. J. H. Knowles; treasurer, Geo. F. Cross; standing committee, Edward King, C. Rounds, J. Burke; captain, S.A. Chase; first lieutenant, Earle A. Steere; second lieutenant, Frank Brooks. = * The Chestertown, Md., Bicycle Club was or- ganized last week. "A constitution was adopted and the following officers elected: President, H. Rickey; vice president, C. F. Stam; secretary, W. B. Copper; treasurer, R. 8. Thomas; caj tain, Chafee 8. Staith; fret lieutenant, ‘Clint W. Wroth; second lieutenant, W. R. Aldriage; color bearer, Fred. Stevenson; bugler, Harry site Sidepat f Lockport, N, Y., has The Sidey o! i. ¥., decided to build a bicyele path wo. foot wide from that city to Oleott. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Chas. T. Raymond; vice président, Rev. J. Bailey; sec: and treasurer, A. 8. Cook: rectors, Harry White, C. C..Rigga, Glen Gaskill, B. V. Covert, A. L. Davidvon and Dr. Pettit. ‘The Somerset Wheelmen is the name of a league club organized at Somerville, N. J., last week. The officers are: President, James L. Griggs; vice president, H. K. Gaston; secretary, C. Ib Mathewson: tretaurer, Joubus Doughty} captain, G. §. Bird; first’ lieutenant, F. G. ‘Thomas; second lieutenant, Frank Van Derveer; color bearer, F. V. Bodine. ‘The Mereury Wheelmen of West Philadelphia on May 13 elected officers for the ensuing year: President, “Thomas Wheeler; vice president, Harry Jones; secretary, Frank Meredith; treas- urer, R. 8. Doughty; captain, G. H. Paist; firet lieutenant, Robert J. Brennan; second lieuten- ant, Robert Entreken. ‘The oldest elub in the country, the Boston B. C., organized in 1878, had its annual meeting at Young's last week. ‘There were sixteen mem- bers present and these officers were elected: President, E. C. Hodges; secretary and treas- urer, J. 8, Dean; captain, W. G. Kendall; e: ecutive committee, W. B. Everett, G. B. Wood- ward, F. W. Weston, E. G. Whitney and C. P. Donohue. "She Barre, Vt., Bicycle Club has eleeted these officers: F. W. Sherbirne was elected president; G. D. Wheeler, vice president; C. J. Davis, secretary and treasurer, with the president, vice president. W. G. Reynolds, F. W. Nichols and G. Wi Bi as managers. ‘The ¥. M.C. A. Bicycle Club baa been or- Me., with J. E. Dunning ganized at Bangor, i lan secretary and J. E. been organized at Long Branch, N.J. 8, B. Gilhuly is president and W. E. Allstrom secre- tary and treasurer. A cycling club has been formed at Westfield, N. Y., with these officers: President, Harry Biowers; vice president, R. F. Brown; captain, Roy Blowers; secretary-treasurer, James Hall, ‘The Jersey City Athletic Club Cyclers have elected these officers: Captain, W. R, Starrett; first lieutenant, E. M. Fields; second lieutenant, L. Schermerhorn; color bearer, A. L. Clem- ents, Jr. ‘The Poughkeepsie Bicycle Club has hought a £840,000 residence and will have it remodeled for a club house. AY.M. C. A. Bicycle Club has been organized t York, Pa., with John A. Minges captain and a dozen’ members. ‘Whenever the average onlooker sees a cyclist the calves of whose legs bulge out in a manner Indicative of powerful muscular development, says the Bi World, he is inclined to lit this development to cycling and to think that the owner of the protuberant muscles must be the possessor of phenomenal speed and endurance, When same observer sees a thin, wiry rider, whose exhib- ite no particularly striking developmen! he will probably think that the frst mentioned rider could defeat the last named in any contest | tied upon the wheel where and en- durance were required, w fact of . the ase would in almost every be exactly reverse. ithe French war office has Jost irued_requ- Seatye, ho peemses ooperiestion Deanna the en ‘of between 6,000 and 7,000 “wheel men’ in case of war. i i i fe 4 i ti : Tae entase, > ooh so sete “4 ” m are not wan! ‘This appli Sto the ladies’ tours organized by Capt. D. Peck, jr.,of the Massachusetts Bicycle ‘Club, and ‘means gentlemen without thei lady. ‘These tours were found 0 enjoyable last season tbat Capt: Peck has m Fequested to repeat them. first will, therefore, fake place probabiy on Monday, June 13, and will cover a distance of thirty miles.—American Athlete, The New Haven Ladies’ Club has now thirty- five members, The club has adopted a uni- form of dark bottle green cloth and yachting hat of the same color. A dark orange has been selected for the club color. This seems to be rather a favorite color with ladie# clubs. The wheelwomen of Mamaroweck, N. ¥.. have organized a club, with their officers: President, Miss Geraldine’ Fitzgerald; secretary, Miss Jeanette Burger; treasurer, Miss Emma Sam- mia, The mg, degree of the Eolus Cycling Club, Chicago, have presented the organization with beautiful banner as a token of their appreci- ation of the many club entertainments which the donors enjoyed last winter. Omaha has forty lady riders. ——_+e+_____ CURRENT TURF TOPICS. Notes of Interest to Horsemen—News From the Paddock. EAVY BETTING ON the winner was the feature of the metro- politan handicap run at Morris Park Monday last, and, as predicted in these columns, Pes- sara won. Sleipner, another horse favor- ably mentioned in these columns, was third. =~ The race was a grand one, the winner being eae all out at the wire. Pessara must now take up a penalty of six Pounds in the suburbati, which will make him weigh 122 pounds. So, as he will mect a much better clads in that race, he cay hardly be said to be in it.” It is reported that the little sway- back Tenny is doing all that is asked. If the report be true he should win, i gilt? Bonnie Lee colt hasbeen named Dr! ce. . ‘Tho metropolitan handicap was worth $12,400 to the winner. An offer of $25,000 has been refused for Patron. There is a strong sentiment in favor of giving geldings an allowance, Cassius and Loantaka have been declared out of the suburban. Chaos, which ‘some persons thought highly of for the suburban, ran in the last race on Wedaesday, the 25th, and was pulled up very lame without completing the distance. It is probable that he has broken down. C. Cornehisen has named the yearling colt by Powhatan Vis-a-Vis, by Virgil, McIntyre, in compliment to the secretary of the Brooklyn Jockey Club. The colt was purchased at the recent Woodburn sale for $3,050. ‘An interesting featuré of the memorial day trotting races at Old Town, Me., was the a] ance on the track of a woman driver, Miss Kitty Hanson of Passaduinkeag, who drove her horse Sant in the 2:40 clase and secured a share of the purse. Jockey Bender has been reinstated, but was told never go ride to such orders again'as he re- ceived in*the Leonawell race and to be very careful about his riding in the future. ‘The biggest pool sold ona race in the west for years was knocked down at St. Louis on Saturday night on the — starters in the memorial handicap. It amounted to $1,600. Chiet Justice sold favorite. “Tho thoroughbred horse Elias Lawrenee _re- cently killed himself at Walter 8. Payne's Ma- leton stock farm, Lexington, Ky., by running fito a fence and severing his jugviar vein. He belong to W. 8. Barnes. He wus foaled in 1877, and was by imp. Billet, out of Sprightly, and when first named he was called Biloxi. St. Florian, J. A. & A. H. Morris’ great threo- year-old. has the use of but one eye—the off ‘one—and his owners have engaged an oculist to operate on the defective eye. “Dave” Gideon, who had second call on Ber- gen’s services, has waived his claim, No. 3 of Goodwin's Official Turf Guide is now ready and brings the racing down to May 27 at the Brooklyn track. Mr. M. Solvief, agent of the Russian govern- ment, will leave for Palo Alto farm about June 7 to select the two mares 2nd one stallion that go to Russia in exchange for the Orloff mares and stallions, ‘McCarthy, Narvice, Jones, A. Covington, the two Bergens and the two Lambleys were fined $200 apiece for divobedience at Gravesend last week by starter Rowe, J. G. Greener’s great two-year-old colt The, Reaper, by The Ruke-Lida C., has been shipped from Latonia, He will take part in the great eclipse stakes at Morris Park on June 11. 1e combined odds on Yemen, The Pi Frieze and Onward at Morris Park on the ist instant amounted to 75 to 1. C. A. C. Tennis Tournament. A lawn tennis tournament, open only to mem- bers of the Columbia Athletic Club, will be con- tested on the new club house court at 4 p.m., week of Sune 27 to July 2, inclusive. ‘Theevents will be: 1. Singles. 2. Doubles. 3. Consola~ tion singles. There will be handsome prizes for winners ineach event. Entrance fee $1 for each compétitor. Entries close June 25 with W. J. Peters, chairman of tournament, Colum- bia Athletic Club, - ——__+e+_____ LAKE VESSELS TIED UP. *Longshoremen Strike and Prevent Others From Working. The strike of upper dock men at the ore docks at Ashland, Wis., is still on, with no prospects of an immediate settlement. The men are determined in their purpose and say they will accept nothing but $2 per day and 25 cents per hour overtime, Yesterday morning Take Me) docks euomspbedibe aoap enn ore docks, wi im ore to finish loading the boat, but were all Struck by Lightning. A terrific thunder storm -played havoc at | H. Scranton and throughout Lackawanna county Thursday night, It began in the eurly evening CREWS ON THE RIVER Tnoreased Activity Being Shown in the Boats. ; POTOMAC REGATTA PROSPECTS ‘The Passaic River Regatta a Revelatlon—Old ‘Time Oarsmen Who Were There—A Con- ference Comuiittee Appointed by the Po- tomace to See the Other Clubs. HE REGATTA HELD on the Passaic, under the auspices of the Pas- saic River Amateur Rowing Association, was arevelation to me, not only in point of number, | but in the quality of entries in all twenty-one events, trial heats and finals, and each reeled of onthe minute for which it was announced on the. program. The summary of races was published in Tue Stan of Tuesday and from it was seen that in many | of the events very fast time was made and lenst two Passaic river records smashed. The fact that the judges at the lem regatta the week previous had decided that Hedley of the Vesper boat, Philadelpiua, crossed the line eight inches ahead of Hawkins spurred the latter on to make the effort of his life when he met Hediey again, and this Passaic regatta was his opportunity, and with good water and a warm day the circumstances were favorable for a good race. He had assured his club mates of the Manhattan Athletic Club that if he could win this time be would pot make it a matter of inches but of lengths, and ‘he proved himself 4 prophet in his own’ land” and won easily by several lengths in 9.15 1-8. It is more than likely that these two great scullers will row at the Patapsco regatta, to be held at Baltimore June 25, and it will be a race worth going milesto see. As this will be the third and deciding race between the two men it will be for blood from the word “‘go. Little is known about Hawkins except by those who have followed him in his career asa sculler. He is a von of a farmer living near Saratoga Springs, and what he has learned about rowing he has “picked up.” He is just twenty-one and works on the farm with his father, and it seems that he has been rowing only at odd times and with his first eavings of $30 bought an old single shell, and for one who has never received a single lesson from any one in the art of rowing he is a marvel and is today the fastest amateur sculler, in my opinion, in our country. The height of his ambition is to win at the na- tional regatta, and if he does win then he says he will row no more. ADVANTAGE OF COLLEGE CREWS. ‘The great advantage that college crews have over club crews was again demonstrated at this same regatta. when the Cornell “eight” defeated the New York Athletic Club’s famous “chippie” crew, which latter crew is well remembered for the remarkable showing made by it here at the national regatta last year when the far- famed ‘#Atalanta” eight was #o signally defeated by the “chippies.” AN ALUMINTIE BOAT. That metal could ever be used fer yuilding shell boats was probably never dreamed of, but at the regatta Perry Wall of the Pennsylvania Barge Club of Philadelphia rowed in a com sition aluminum boat and won his race. boat looks like a brand-new unpainted tin roof. It is not only very much lighter than either or paper, but it is stiffer and less liable to checks,” a8 in a cedar, and no chance for dents ant soft places, asin a paper boat, and then the éase with which it can be repaired should a hole be driven into it. Now that this boat has won, I would not be surprised to see a half dozen aluminum boats at the national re- atta at Safatoga lake near Saratoga Springs, july 26 and 27. And in a little while there will be one class for wooden or paper béats and P- | another for metal boats. If Mr. Irwin believes that he is the only one who uses signals with which to rush his nine on to success he is mistaken, as in one of the cight-oared races I saw a novel way on the part of the coxswain to encourage and direct his crew as they eped down stream. He said not a word, but by a movement of his, arm in a certain manner, best known to that appeared as if old Neptune had come up out of the water, directing an orchestra, all the while calmly waving his baton, and when he made a certain fortissimo movement you should have seen that boat move, for it was evidently a call for “more beef.” That crew won. The others, whose coxswains came down the river like veritable sirens astride a cyclone, had their trouble and a hoarse throat for their pains, To a large extent the “Cook” stroke was used, and in more than one race it won, but the moderately quick stroke, about 36 or 38 to the minute, was the more telling, and one crew went over the course pulling first 56 and finally letting down to about 50; it is very evident that this crew must row where the water is heavy. ATHLETES IX THE BOATS. The number of sprinters and runners and foot ball players who had seats in some of the crews was revelation, too; and, indeed, in one boat was a hammer thrower and a runner and a 2,20 hurdler. Is it possible that they have seen the folly of their ways and are now falling back on rowing as the one which will give the best results for the least outlay of vitality and the attaining of which results will make stronger men of them and broaden their views very mnch about rowing. It is surprising how, when oncea man is rowing man, he will al- ways thereafter be on hand at every regatta and row his raceaall over again—and how young it makes them look. : At the Passaic regatta some of the old war horses of rowing added dignity to the gather- ing and the twice-told tale of “how it was done” ‘when they were in the crew” was indeed @ plearure and. the ‘memory of those good. old ys lives again as they look upon the “juniors” becoming seniors and upon the many “juniors” who will never be anything else ¢o far as racing is concerned. stands the blonde Gar- field, one of the best men thatjever sat ina boat, now and for years past thd able president of the National Association of Amateur Oars- men, a never-failing authority on the theory and ‘practice of rowing; here comes Walter Stimpson, onte » good “waist man,” president of the New England Amateur Rowing Associa- tion, and for his well-known fairness and knowl- edge of boating rules chosen the umpire of this big regatta; the little blonde near is H. W. Peckwell, formerly of the old Piermont-on-the- Hudson Club and subsequently of the Dauntless crew, who with his partner Mbdtt in 1885 won from the famous crew of Davideon and Smith the double sculls at Nyack; there is the bi Capt. Doescher of the old Atalantas, still a one for age; the handsome R. P. Weber of Lawrence Canoe Club, only married five weeks, could not forego the Pleasure of seeing hie first love, and the rowin irew him here. Hinchman of the Schuylkill Navy, Philadelphia, never misses a regatta, and from i EF Hit 8 8 i 8: i t ie i i A H Fe i 5 t i : # z { fF i! i B? i iy i ‘Wilson of the . P e a and bis right-hand man, Lieut. William M. Dove, individually are in favor of o regatta here, and as the clubs themselves will be under COLUMBIA ATHLETIC CLUB. Greater activity has been shown about the dont house of the C. A. C. since the notice that the crew that rows fast enough would be en- tered at the Middle States regatta, and many men are > now rowing who | never eat in a beat fore, is ex v i Wilson and Lieut. Dove, <hotune wony mu in reserve, and on Monday next the crew will begin in earnest to train, and as it be already growing very ix no good reason Shy N shoud wot ‘win at the ‘Sidhe States regatta, the date of which will be fixed this week some time. The making of a good crew was on the water Thursday evening and was getting a good Movement oNt of the boat, and as several of the men had not been in a boat more than two or three times before it will be seen that with the newness rubbed off and with proper in- struction it would be a good intermediate crew. It was seated as follows: Barrows, 1; Ward. 2; Weaver, 3; vi Mann, 6; O'Leary, coxswain, Some of the new men who are anxions to row and who have been prevented fi doing so on account of examination in law schools are found among M nell of Georgetown University foot te: Sewell, the well-known gymnast Mitchell, W. I. Blunt (who if as good as his Wilson, 7; Lee, strok brother Harry will be a good one indeed |, Oliver, | Bob Church, who the printer made me My last | week was the teacher of the foot ball team instead of the tackler, and McDonald. An entry will likely be made at the Philadel- phia Jniy Fourth regatta, and, of course, the club will have to end a crew to Staten Island | Labor day to defend the cup now hi Adam Jobnson and Jannus were d by it. at in an eight during the past week and rowing in their | old good form. As some of the juniors are very anxious to go to the Patapsco regatta in the fonr, it is possi ble, if they can get in trim by that time, that they will be entered. Hi. 8. Selden of last year's junior eight, who has been lame nearly all winter, is recovering the use of his leg and will shortly begin rowing again. A McKinney, who was very active in the club's rowing department, has left the clujand will devote his time to the study and prastice of his profession, that of medicine. Eugene Johnson, the well-known single senller, has dropped rowing and disposed of his boat and is now devoting himself to the pleasures and worries of sailing. On Decora tion day he, with a party, started out to go to the rescue ‘of Ziegler, Shaw and others, who were held for a ransom at Colonial Beach.’ The young sailor got as far as River View, much of even that great distance being made ina spanking white ash breeze. POTOMAC BOAT CLUR. At a regular meeting of the board of governors of the Potomac Boat Club held this week it was the almost unanimous sense of the meeting that an effort should be made to hold a Potomac river regatta this year, and in order to get an expression upon the subject a committee consisting of Messrs. Offey, Zappone and the writer wus appointed for the purpose of confer- ring with similar committees from each of the other clubs—the Analostan and the Columbia a8 to the feasibility of holding a regatta. If the governors of the two clubs named encourage the float officers, who individually favor the regatta, the Potomacs are ready to proceed in the matter. The fact that there issuch har- mony among the three clubs is all the more reason why there should be a regatta, and by this united strength make it such a success that the eyes of the rowing world would be drawn to us and our own people awakened to the fact that in the three clubs here they have organization to be proud of. As the prospect of a regatta is such a good one it is hoped by the officers of the club that a more lively interest will be displayed by the men and that where there are ten men at the boat house there should every evening be at least fifty. The eight-oared race has become so great a feature in regattas that the “fours” are not on call, and consequently plenty of good materal is going to waste. A semi-senior four ont last week, composed of Ofley, Blair, Hillyer and Doyle, showed some speed, and as there are willingness and strength in this crew why not let them stick to it and get ready for anything that turns up? Warden, the great bowman of the light- weight fours which made this club famous, is rarely seen on the river. He is certainly not stale. What can the matter be? Smithson will shortly begin his spins and may row inascnior four. Offey,a great favorite among all boating men, is a regular visitor and anxious to row, and the members hope to see him in a four as a fixture. Lieut. Merritt, ever anxious to make himself useful, will begin next week to take the new members ott in the barge in order to teach them how to handle a “sweep” preliminary to practice in a “gig.” More practice in the barge would bo benefi- cial in many ways, It is rumored that another complimentary governors’ barge party is to be given and we want tobe ready to do our share toward making good appearance on the way up. It is said that a certain young sprinter now rowing in the eight will shortly row “‘doubl in the matrimonial sweepstakes. Guess agai ‘The bids received by the club for repairing the boat house will be opened and awarded soon—possibly next week. Capt. Zappone gives up his seat as conch to the coxswain of the crew next week, and the choice of the crew is J. Hadley Doyle for coxswain. The “Chippie” four is still going well and will be heard from in an early club regatta, The junior eight for the Patapsco regatta isstill improving, and the crew having been strength- ened, it is the opinion here on the river that a good showing will be made. At the present writing they will have as opponents the Cres- cents of Philadelphia and the Neptunes of Bal- timore, and it will be a good race. During the week several large given at Potomac landing, thore of and W. F. Roberts and hhausen being expecially notable the large number of pretty girls. Mason and Von Dachenbausen the 100-yard dash and the 220-yard run at the C. A. C. games today and will be heard from, as they aré going well. ‘The death of William Brumley, the faithful old janitor ever since the organization of the clab,in 1869, has cast a gloom over the houge, as he was more than liked by the members, and to ies were von Dachen- en account of are entered in a large extent a feeling of affection for “Brum,” as he was call ed, existed, and be will be sadiy were constantly fixed upon a picture of a crew over his bed, and unable to speak he by his motion indicated the drift of his thought, and che picture was removed by order of the yeicinn. Aw a very graceful recognition of bis Jong services the club will attend his funeral in a body, some acting as and, as a more substantial recognition, will jay all is medical and funeral and burial expenses. He leaves a large family. THE ANALOSTAN BoaT CLUB. Peek? E f nounced that s team of Irish cricketers would ‘visit this country. Now, on top of that, comes the news that a team of English cricketers may also be seen here this year. For some time AMUSEMENTS. ALRAvam's.—“‘The Queen's Lace Handker- chief,” the brightest gem of Straus’ collection, Will follow “The Gondoliers” at Albangh's next week. There will be «ix performances, with the Tegular Saturday matinee, The feature of the werk will be the engagement of the already famous Spanish dancer, “Cyrene.” She has fast Paswed her tweffy-first " birthday, but her grace and skill, it is claimed, will soon place ber ahead of Carme ta, Ameha Glover and other dancere of the present day. | ing at’a popalar river resort for two week: her fame «pread rapidly. Her dancing is eas skillful and artistic, In addition to her gra fulexecution “Cyrene’«” dancing ix marked by the air of refinement which characterizes all ber maneuvers. Inone of her ances “Cyrene” “Cyrene” has been draw- a does a high kickghat measures seven feet four the and one-half inches, complished by a fe does it in such a neat manner that there ix nothing to Jar upon the nerves of the most sensitive. She stands upon one ¥ above her me the hand, * highest ever ac- nce of Lace “Indigo” and “Bohemian divide the week lowing. There the “Cafe au Init” ballet m “Indigo. Hanns’ Bugg Turaren. — Commencing M. lay might the melodramatic success, ting Fortune,” will be given at Harris’ heater. The play is on intense and d interest and has cellent fund of ‘The cast is a strong one, The role of ine ix assumed by Eileen Moretta, who 1 reputation through her rarely gifts as an emotional actress, In z «weil adapted to or work is anid to rank on the highest plane of dramatic art, The scenic equipn for the prox! tion are complete and in many stances startlingly effective. It is said that P Rreat fire scene hax never been surpassed by anything in that line. The author of the play assumen the f Moses Alderson, the male figurein the play. Among the other members of the cast are Alexander Kearney, J. Randolph ™ Hi. Hazleton, Geo. A. Henderson, nee and others es Brerapay.—Next the birthday of Jobn Howanp Thursday, June Howard Pay | Home.” Dur and Pythias” | that date a soprano famous bal the « in the New National Miss O'Connellof Lond: e benefit of the en- 4 -. and ix under the mac Corps, W. A, C. The play auspices of Pc will be ably pr nted by a strong company of professional players, with Mr. Geo. Macomber d Mr. William Bong in the title rolés. The have been enguged for the occasion by President Harriggn and the members of hia cabinet. Tickets are selling rapidly of Droop's music stor Ma. Kerxax's Bexerrt.—The testimonial benefit to ident Manager Eugene Ke next Monday night at Kernan’s Lyceum Th will be remembered for the exceilent bill which the beneficiary hax provided for tue occasion. Mr.” Kernan's professional friends, with his rter of acentury’s managerial experience, gion and only too willing to volunteer their services. In making up th vetcran manager has been compelled to exer- se that jndgment which insures an entertain t harmonious on the w © and to decline of many artista. Great pains will ake the cake walk en unprece- compe- ines A MORE which the wardrobes of ntestants will have a great bearing on the ‘ ‘Two of the largest cakes ever baked in Washington are in readiness forthe lucky walkers. Prof. Jobn 'L, Crossley, instructor of the Columbia Athletic (lub, will have charge of the Olympic games, which he promises to make highly interesting, including the sparring con- tests. in which Light-weight Billy Young and bis pupils will participate. Besides these features there will be the following volunteers: Colum- bia Musical Club, with banjos, man@olin and guitar; Will West, English descriptive vocalist; Mr. L. A. Rogiski, with his dissolving views; Clarke and Davis, grotesque aerial artiste; T. J. Ward, Irish balladist; Math sketches; Mark Olcot juggler; Fred Richtes the “Sheen”; Howard, human bow knot, and in “Silence and Ease.” Prof. John Pistorio has volunteered the servicesof his popular orchestra, <node ey EXCURSIONS, The third annual excursion of the Epworth League was given last evening to River View. ‘The excursion was 60 largely attepded that the steamer Samuel J. Pentz was unable to carry the excursionists and the steamer Mary Wash- ‘ington had to take the overfiow, both steamers: carrying fully 2,000 persons, The District league has a membership of about 1,200, and an excursion is given each summer in order to bring the members more closely together. The commitiee in charge of the excursion was com- posed of W. C. Eldridge, J. M. Fieher and J. T. jeany, and the affair was # decided success, Marshall Hall has come to be recognized as the place where one can get away from the dust and heat of the city and epend a quict time on anday or any other day. The Macalester and ‘iver Queen will go down tomorrow at 11 a.m., 30, 3:30 and 6:15 p.m, ‘The annual garden and pond party of the Children’s Country Home will be held at the home, corner Broad Branch and Military roads, on Tuesday, from 4 to 7 pan. Light wagons will meet electric cars from Georgetown at the Tenleytown post office to convey persons to the home. Incase of rain it will tponed until the first clear day. This is off of the most deserving charities in the District and de- serves.the most liberal patronage. ‘The National Rifles will give their firet excur- sion this season on Monday evening, June 18, going to Marshall Hall on the steamer Macales- ter, which will leave her wharf at 6:30 pm. The excursions of the Rifles have always been well attended and among the most enjoyable that go down the river during the warm season. The committee this year are determined that noth- ing shall be left undone which will contribute to the comfort or pleasure of their guests, ‘The excursion of Columbis Conmandery, No. 2, K. T., to Marchal Hall on Monday evening promises to bea very enjoyable one to those who may be fortunate enough to get aboard the Macalester before 7 o'clock. In nddition to the excellent arrangements at the hall for various kinds of enjovment, such as dancing, bowling, shooting, riding, &c.,a literary and musical treat may be expected. If it is desired to «pend the day or afternoon at the hall the tickets are good on the day boats. ‘The fourth annual excursion of the Washing- ton Gas Light Company's Employes Beneficial Organization will take place on Monday, River View being the objective point. The steamer Pentz will leave Wheatley's wharf, Georgetown, nd 7th street 5 and 645 p. m. ‘The magniti palace steamer Samuel J. Pentz will make two trips to River View to- morrow at 11a. m. and 3o'clock p.m. Cs dances her serpentine aud Spanish dances for the last time. She will appear at 12 noon and 6 p.m. The season so far has been very suc- cessful. Capt. Randall has canse to congratu- Jate bimeelf upon the result of his efforts to far- ish an amusement resort that com) fuvor- i country, iF i HF af il