Evening Star Newspaper, November 7, 1896, Page 20

20 THE EVEN VG STAR, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1896—TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. the opinion of some it seems y for the League of American Wheelmen to clcim jurisdiction over every thing that pertains to cycling, no matter | whether cennected with the organization or not. The league defines amateurs and | professionals, and none of the latter class | are permitted to belong to the organi- zation. They are foreign to the organi- yet they are obliged to stand by the ruling of the racing board. It is the same thing with amateurs, a great ma- jority of whem do not belong to the league, but they come under its ban. A queer instance of the control of the me up during the week. The cr- ganization draws the color line, and does not admit colored riders to membership, yet at the same time whenever the colored ce meet they are obliged the racing board before anction is given, even zation, Te ue ca people si to apply the nec though their entries are limited to colored riders, nis in face of the fact that If a record be made by a colored rider it will not be allowed The National Bic ganization of this city give a race meet this fall. cure the us As the colored or- decided to as anxious nd of the International Ath- regular racing season there the management ded to permit the club to give the races at the park on Thanksgiving day. The que tion of the sanction was ed and some peeple expressed doubt as to whether or | rot the racing board would permit the races to be held. A © was accdrdingly forwarded to Chairman Gic and his reply was re- | ceived dur week. He stated that | he saw in the rales cf the league to bar a under lea ed man from ordinary races sanction. The chaiman further finds that th rules bar- ring the racir i colored men together. or a whi man “In racing color ism ‘and the rules s| k must be under the Aw the fast rider of the Arling- and a member of the Easi- ern Athletfe Club, comes under the con- trol of the Georgetown University Ath- letic Association ,and the probabilities are that Mudd will race under the colors of the blue and gray for the school season, the same as Schade. He has entered the Georgetown Law School, and will take a full course. During this time he ‘vill come tnder the supervision of Trainer Foley. at the ‘varsity, who will give him the advantage of thorough training for hard work. It ts likely that Mudd will be sent to represent the school with Schade in the annval games next year at Berkeley Oval. He will be in the bicycle races of the field day meet this evening at George- town Field. Incidentally it might be stated that Mudd, who is a road rider ef some repute, holds the twenty-mile record for “the road, made last fall in the -sood time of 50:30 from a scratch, A Chicago man has invented a combina- tion cycle and office suit, which may be worn during the day with jong trouser: if occasion demands, can be turned Bloomers for use on the wheel, thus doing away with the necessity of changing clothes or using pantaloon guards. The only thing required is to wear long stock- ings. Or the inside of the trousers a cuff of regular beaver material is fastened, gnd when wanted for knickerbockers the wearer simply turns the trousers up until the cuff is exposed, then buttcn the cuff together and the transformation is com- plete, pecple being unable to detect the change. Among meny of the local riders the custom has existed all along of turn- ing the trousers and letting the lower por- tion lap over to resemble bloomers, but unless tightly rolled the thing would come down. This was the oniy drawback. Then again, there are a good many persons who wear the tong trousers inside the stockings, but this makes a bulky show of the limb and can be detected at a glance. in the coleri distinction Tom Mudd. ton Wheelm There are very few people who have paid any particular attention to the man- ner in which men ride on the track. The general inclination of an ordinary person is to go to the right, and it is said that if a person be taken out in a wilderness and allowed to roam at his free will he will slowly and surely describe a circle to the right and return almost to the starting point. On the bicycle race track, and, in fact, on the race tracks, the rule is’ re- vers The men always ride to the left: that is, their left side is toward the inside | of the track, or pole, as it is more general- One would imagine that if the to ly known. rule were changed and the men ride the right, better results would be obtai but this is quite the contrary, prac’ demo ation having proven that the pre ent method fs the best for fast riding. It is pot only better, but safer to the rider, es uly on the turns, where the change position makes a rider more cautious than he would be e the turns to the right. ‘The racing men soon become accustomed to this method of riding, however, and get as bold and as risky as if they were going in the oppe direction. To many followers of the track it would be a strange turn around ii the the right to ack riding was done with e pole. few people have any idea of the difficulties of manzging a road race of any size. It ts quite different from a track event, and the officials, or a great part of them, have to hustle. The public will read the list of winners, and perhaps the time } of forty or fifty riders in a matter-of-fact sort of way, and never once think of the | manner in which the results were secured. ‘The finish of the race is quite exciting, and while one man Is apt to cross the tave alone, he is likely to be followed by a bunch of five or six, and the next second another bunch equally as large, if not larger, will come. The timers are required to take the time of each man who finishes, or as many as there are prizes for, leaving a good margin over, in case any protests should be filed, and some men-ruled out. ‘The timers cannot stop their watches, as in a track meet. The timepieces are Kept running until the last man crosses the tape. The method of taking time and keeping tab is as follows: There are several officials at the finish who do nothing but call the numbers of the men as they fimsh. Other officials take these numbers down in the order called out. Every time a number Is | called out the timers call out the time, and the time is jotted down in regular order by more officials. After the race the deduc- tions are made for the handicaps, and the corrected list furnished, showing the actual time of the winners and also the winner of the time prize. Though this work is done very fast, it is very seldom that a mistake occurs. Very ‘There was a very pleasant gathering of friends last evening at the residenze of Mr. ‘W. 1H. Henshaw, at 510 11th street. A’coon supper was on the program, and a limited number of invitations had been sent out to grembers of the Columbia Athletic Club. Jhe ‘ccon,which we'ghed over seven pounds, ‘was shot and killed by Dr. Munson while ut on a recent gunning trip, and Mr. Hen- shaw did the rest, in excellent style and manner that was entirely satisfactory to all. The supper was excellent, and was followed by stories, anecdote and recita- tiors. Mr. Guy Collins in an inimitable manner gave the selection, “The Fate of Lady Lil.” Stories were also given by Messrs. Anderson, Alex. Shaw, Dr. William R. King and several others. Among those present were Messrs. W. H. Henshaw, Dr. Munson, Dr. William R. King, Lovis Dar- rell, Alex. Shaw, H. R. Dawley, John Werner, jr., Jannaro Powers, Guy V. Col- ins, Fred Schade, Frank I. Wissner, D: ‘Von Lindgren, William J. Brown an1 Irvy- ing Brown. The bicycle has been the cause, so it has been stated, on good medical authority, of more than one case of curvature of ‘the e. It will be remembered that when bicycle first came into general use there was a great howl over this one thing. But strange things are apt to occur, and now the medical profession comes out and urges the use of the bicycle for scoliosis, which Is nothing more or less than a lateral curvature of the spine. Dr. Otto G. 'T. Kili- ani, instructor of clinical surgery In the Post-graduate Medical School and Hospital at New York, in the current issue of the Medical Journal has a long articie ou this subject, with nine illustrations of the hu- man body, showing the improvement in scoliosis by means of the bicycle. lis rem- edy js simple. The handle bar of the machine is made adjustable. A pair of ordinary handle bars are sawed apart in the middle, and the two parts adjusted by means of a screw and thread, fitting one into the other. The cir- cumference of the two pieces is grooved and held in place by a wedge with corre- sponding teeth, the latter being tightened by a screw, with nut, fastening the head of the jaws of -the head, pointing toward the rider. The thread mentioned will al- low the lowering of either side of the haz dle bar to any degree desired, while the two halves of the handle bar will be held firm- ly together. These handle bars are fitted to an ordinary machine, and one side low- ered to suit the degree of the disease, as judged by the instructor. The treatment is carried on indoors by means of a home trainer, the patient being able to secure all the exercise necessary. Dr. Kiliana, the originator, says that bicycle exercise con- stitutes such a perfect combination of ac- live and passive motion that it suggested fiself to him to make use of it in the treat- ment of scoliosis. ———————— A BICYCLE SHELL. Description of the Unique Design and Its Practical Operation. A fascinating inventicn and an equally odd fad have both taken pessession of that pertion of feminine society which loves the bicycle. The invention is the sextuplet bicycle shell, znd the fad is forming clubs to ride in it. The bicycle shell is totally unlike any form of bicycle boat or water cycle yet in- vented. Bicycle water craft up to the present have been generally built on the catamaran principle, with a paddle wheel or screw. They have been unwieldy af- fairs, that while interesting as a novelty at the time of their appearance, have never made any headway in popular favor. In building this new marine cycle the in- ventor, Reuben H. Plass, has striven to avoid the mistakes that have rendered others worthless. The lines of a shell have been followed as clesely as the presence of the driving mech- anism would allow. This has necessitated @ broader beam and more depth, bu: the drawback if the bicycle were steered poor- ly, because a course laid out after the pattern of a Virginia rail fence {is not conducive to speed. One might think that a machine of this kind could only be ridden in smooth water. This, however, is not the case. The new machine can stand waves of moderate size such as are encountered in the river and bay of New York. Just so long as the riders can avoid seasickness and retain their presence of mind there is no more danger of their going to Davy Jones’ than of riding their “bike” up the statue of Liberty. COLORED WHEELMEN. A Race Meet to Be Held Thanksgiv- ing Day at the International Park. The National Bicycle’ Club, the leading and most prosperous colored cycling club in the city, has completed arrangements for holding a race meet Thanksgiving day afternoon at the International Athletic Park, which it is proposed to make a gala event. The committee in charge of the race meet consists of H. C. Harris, chair- man; James Langhorne and A. R. Slocum. ‘The entry blanks to the meet made their appearance during the week, and it is ex- pected that both white and colored riders will enter. The events and prizes are as follows: First event, one-mile novice—First prize, gold ring; second prize, sweater and stock- ings. Second event, two-mile tandem—First prize, crayon portrait, to order; second prize, Yankee watch. Third event, one-half-mile open—First prize, gold medal; second prize, sweater and $5 cycle lamp. Fourth event, two-mile District cham- pionship—First prize, a portfolio; second prize, silver-plated lamp. Fifth event, one-mile open—First prize, pair of G. & J. tires and rims; second prize, Searchlight lamp. Sixth event, two-mile handicap—First prize, diamond pin; second prize, sweater, pair of stockings and rabbit foot; third prize, pair ot bicycle shoes. Seventh event, five-mile United States championship—First prize, silver trophy second prize, silver medal; third pri: sweater and stockings. The entrance fee is seventy-five cents for the first race and twenty-five cents for each additional race. ‘The entries will close Thursday evening, November 19, at 6 o'clock, and should be addressed to H. C. Harris, 2136 Ward place northwest. The committee expects to receive a number of other prizes, and these will be added to the list given above. ———— Bicycle Path to Salt Water. A correspondent of The Star is interested in the project of a bicycle path for local wheelmen. He writes that he has seen it estimated that the cost of building a suita- ble cinder path by the side of a country road is $25 per mile, and as there are 40,000 bicycle riders in the efity he believes that general long, narrow and clean-cut effect that a shell has is preserved. These sharp lines enable the bicycle shell to forge through the water at a speed of twelve miles an hour. Bicycle boats heretofore have never been able to equal half this speed. In justice to the inventors it should be said that their boats were never driven by more than one pair of legs, ile this has six to furnish the pow The query will naturally arise wny Mr. Plass built a sextuplet bicycle shell es- pecially for young women devotees cf the wheel. The inventor states "hat the way | he happened to do so was because a favor- Ite niece made him promise that the first ene should be built expressly for girl rid- ers. With this end in view Mr. Plass con- structed an eliptical geir so that every pound of pressure exerted by fair riders’ feet would tell to the most advaatage. He aiso designed the boat as light as a proper observance of strength and rigidity would permit. Desciption of the Boat. It is very simple in its mechanical equip- ment. The propeller, which is of ‘bronze, has a high pitch which is equivalent to a high gear on a sextuplet that travels“on land. The propeller shaft, which is of steel, ex- tends almost to the bow. It is journaled between every rider to preserve its align- It also has a “thrust collar’ of » Just like an ocean liner. In the cen- ter is a balance wheel that gives a steady motion. This wheel is not very large on account of the limited space, but quite suf- ficient to store encugh momentum to carry the propeller over the “center.” The pedal shafts carry what ts known as a “worm gear,” which engages the driving shaft. This gear is arranged so that one revolution of the pedals causes five of the propeller, which is thus driven at quite a high rate of speed. To bring the sextuplet shell to a stop or to move backward Mr. Plass has invented a novel contrivance. In- stead of back-pedaling, as a bicycle rider is forced to do, the gear is shifted by a little lever which is affixed to the handle bar much like a brake. Thus, while the revolu- tions of the pedals continue forward, the propeller shaft is reversed and the screw behind is backing water as fast as six sturdy legs can drive it. The cleverness of this idea will at once be manifest to every bicycle rider. The Center of Balance. An even keel is maintained by two hollow, cigar-shaped cylinders six feet long, of aluminum, one on each side of the boat, held in place by outriggers. They are nec- essary, because the seats of the girls are poised so far above, what is termed by boatbuilders the center of balance. These paeiepet floats give a wide base, which is equivalent to a wide beam, and prevent capsizing. The six young women mount it, and when the pedals begin to work, presto, the pro- peller revolves, and they glide about on the water as gracefully as ever did the De- ferder. The only peculiar feature of the craft is that the riders must mount one at a time. The sextuplet bicycle shell is brought up to the landing, and the bow oarsman, as she would be called if it was a really truly craft, bestrides her steed. Next comes the stroke oar, and so on until the coxswain’s seat is reached, and when she vaults airily into the saddle everything is in readiness for the pedals to turn. The craft is steered, naturally, from the stern, the handle bars being so arranged as to act as a tiller, and the coxswain as she sits there can send the rest of the club any place she likes. The trials of the water bicycle have disproved another statement about the new woman. Unkind man has said that she could not steer a boat. Now the sextuplet bicycle shell is surely a boat, in its way, and women not only can steer it, but steer it well. It would be a serious concerted action on their part is all that ts necessary to see the project of building a path for local riders put into practical shape. His suggestion from Washington is that cycle path to the Chesapeake bay would be especially desirable, as, in that event, wheelmen and wheelwo- men can take a ride to salt water, the dis- tance being. he asserts, onl3 nty-five miles. He suggests a half-way house and @ good house and bath rooms at the bay end. He believes that such a path would be more popular than one to Baltimore. Ana ‘sment of $1 from each bicycle rider in the city would net a handsome sum am- bly sufficient to pay for building the path, and an annual contribution would, he ae keep things in good order all the ime. He suggests that Columbia College could furnish a party to do the surveying and be glad of the chance for the practice which it would give. He closes his letter with the following sentence: “If the cycle clubs will take this up and push {t along, I have $1 just aching for a chance to be used that way; whoop ‘er up, boys, and let’s have a path to the bay.” — Cycle Board of Trade. The cycle board of trade has been reor- ganized in the city, after a lapse of several years. For some time past negotiations have been pending looking toward the ac- complishment of this objects which cul minated Wednesday evening in a meeting, and the effecting of a permanent organiza- tion, with L. B. Graves as president; J. Hart Brittain, vice president and treasurer, and John Werner, jr., secretary. A meet- ing will be held Thursday evening, when it is expected the membership will be en- larged. Though the organization has been com- pleted, so far as the election of officers is concerned, a constitution and by-laws yet remains to be drafted and adopted. A spe- cial committee ts at work, and its report will be presented for adoption at the meet- ing Thursday evening. Though not officially announced, one of the first steps of the new organization will be to consider plans for ‘giving a local cycle show some time next year, soon af- ter the close of the national show at Chi- cago and New York. There is also considerable other work for the organization in protecting the interests of its members, and suitable provisions looking toward such will shortly be adopt- ———__. Shot Fired Fifteen Miles. From the London News. From twelve to thirteen miles is the com- puted range of the most powerful guns now made, but the longest distance that a shot has been fired is a few yards over fifteen miles, which was the range of Krupp’s 130- ton steel gun, firing a shot weighing 2,600 Founda: The 111-ton Armstrong gun also as an extreme range of fourteen miles, firing a shot weighing 1,800 pounds and re- quiring 960 pounds of powder; but quick- firing guns are more depended upon at the present day than guns with such extreme length of range. Of quick-firing guns the most wonderful is, perhaps, the Maxim, which can fire as many as 600 shots a min- ute, and yet is so light that a soldier can carry it strapped on his back. Krupp’s 130- ton gun and Armstrong's 111-ton proved too expensive, beitg unable to stand firing 100 times, and thelr manufacture has practi- cally been abandoned. The gun most fa- vered perhaps is the twenty-two-ton Arm- strong, which Furls a solid shot for a dis- tarce of twelve miles. THE “APENTA” HUNGARIAN BITTER WATER from the Us_HUNYADI Springs; mane Vee Tute control of the Royal Hungarian Chemical In. situ ry of Agriculture), Buda-Pest. THE NATIONAL GUARD The Brigade May Not Be Represented __ at Sea Girt, REASONS FOR THE PROPOSED CHANGE Additional List of Those Entitled to RiflePectice Decorations. + EFFICIENCY PRIZES Perhaps the most. interesting bit of news for months past in National Guard circles is the strong possibility that here- after the local brigade will not be rep- resented by a brigade team in the annual rifle matches of the New Jersey State Rifle Association at Sca Girt, N. J. In view of the fact that the visits to Sea Girt every twelve months have grown to be regarded as a firmly established custom of the local guardsmen, the statement that the prac- tice is to be discontinued may be consid- ered as news second only in importance to a declaration that the organized militia of the District might be disbanded. It will certainly be a deep disappointment to the crack marksmen of the guard, as well as of the New Jersey State Rifle Assocla- tion. Beginning with 1890, the District Nation- al Guard has been yearly training and sending forth a brigade team to do battle with all comers for glory and prizes. First at Creedmore and later at Sea Girt, the District has esiablished and maintained records of the most enviable sort in com- petition with the crack siflemen of the National Guard organizations of the lead- ing states. Several times has the Hilton trophy, carrying with it the champion- ship title, been brought to Washington by the little band of rpshooters, and it is stated by the local soldiery, with the ut- most pride, that the world’s record in the Hilton trophy match is now held by the District of Columbia National Guard. Not only a brigade team, but regimen- tal teams as well, have b nt to Creed- more and Sea Girt, and th have done their part most satisfactorily. A national reputation for the District has been attained. Locally, interest in the Sea Girt competitions reached the climax last fall, when the detachment from the Dis- trict in camp on the Jersey range was by far the largest in numbei in the history of the annual v Several company organi- zations aispatched teams and a large num- ber of individuals attended the meet at their own expense. To such a high point did the enthusiasm aroused by the visit in September reach that already active steps are in prox! for the expected trip next year. Particularly interested in this line are the 2d Separate Company, the Ist Sep- arate Company, Company C, Ist Battalion, the Gth Battalion, and several other or- ganizations. No Longer Go to Sea Girt. In view af the condition of affairs de- scribed, it 1g rather surprising, to say the least, to learn that the District will prob- ably step 4éwn ard out, so far as partici- pation in the Sea Girt matches by brigade and regimental representation, is concern- ed. It ts known, however, that for some time past; Major George H. Harries, the District's inspector general of rifle prac- tice, who has been the brigade team cap- tain and the most earnest of the Sea Girt enthusiasts, has devoted earnest thought to the matter. Purther, it is understood that as soon as @en.:Ordway returns to the city, Major Harries; will recommend that the annual Sea Girt visits be abolished, so far as the District ts concerned. An effort will be made tordispose of the matter as early as possible, in order that thé situation may be thoroughly understood prior to the usual time for beginning practice. While thé brigade team policy’ has se- cured for the District a desirable national reputation and has tended to promote in- terest in rifle shooting throughout the guard, it has also entailed a large expendi- ture of money each year. The annual visits to Sea Girt each require the Output of fully $1,000 from the meager appropriation for the guard, and the question has arisen, are the low-grade men, that 1s, the rank and file of the guard, generally, receiving less in the way of rifle practice than would be the case if the sum mentioned should be distributed for the instruction of all and not to cover the expenses of a select few? Major Harries is inclined to think that the best interests of all will be subserved by discontinuing the trips, and he will un- doubtedly recommend to the commanding general that,suck a course be followed. Then again, it is a certainty that @brigade encampment will be held during June next. After spending ten days in camp, it is hard work for the men to secure additional leave of absence from their places of employ- ment, and this is stated as an argument against the continued existence of the brig- ade team as a Sea Girt factor. Of course, the proposed move will not in- terfere with the visits of teams or indi- viduals to Sea Girt, if they cover the ex- pense attached thereto. Then, too, ample opportunity to indulge in matches’ will be afforded at the annual meetings of the Na- tional Rifle Association at Ordway, which are expected to rapidly expand in import- ance and prove sufficiently attractive to in- sure the attendance of the noted riflemen of the country. It may be definitely stated that the proposition to reward men who qualify in rifle practice with cash prizes will not be adopted. Tne chief objection to the scheme is that it would be unwise to pay guards- men fer performing their sworn duty. For Individual Prizes. In the event that the brigade team is abolished, the expert riflemen of the Dis- trict will have an opportunity to capture some big cash prizes at a Scheutzen meet- ing on an extensive scale, to be held in Chicago in June. The total amount to be offered 1s $5,000, mostly in individual prizes, and a movement has been made to organize a club of District guardsmen to visit Cni- cago and give the westerners an idea or two in regard to hitting the bull’s eye. ‘The plan, which originated with Private William M. Farrow, Company A, Engineer Corps, aided and abetted by Lieut. A. B. Hutterly of the same company, is for the members to secure special rifles, and prac- tice regularly all winter on the ramge. Ap- plication will be made to the National Rifle Association for the use of a target at Ordway, and if the response is favorable the target will be inclosed, and likewise the firing points, to protect the marksmen from the weather. Those who have been invited to join forces withthe club include the majority of the brigade team members, and are Messrs. Graham, Holt, Young, Appleby, 8. I. Scott, Albertie, Hutterly, Farrow, Gheen, Laird, Shaw, Cook, Bell and Cookson. Rifle Practice Decorations. No time has yet been set for the distri- bution of rifle practice decorations in either the ist or the 2d Regiments. Neither have the arranggments for the presentation of prizes wonat the meeting of the National Rifle Association been completed, but an- nouncements setting forth the details of the ceremgny may be looked for in the near futurgy $ Those en! to decorations, exclusive of the Ist ment, who were named last week, are #6 féilows: General non-commissioned staff, sharp- shooters’ bar for 1893-94-95—Color Sergt. 2. 8. Wilcox. 1st Separate Company—Sharpshooters’ crcsses—Trumpeter William O. Carroll and Private Harry B. Matchett. Marksman’s buttons—Private W.1.Scharf. 1s Second Regiment—Six sharpshoot- ers’ bars, tea sharpshooters’ crosses, three marksman’s pins and twenty-one pairs marksman’s buttons. 6th Battalion—Sharpshooters’ bars—Sergt. Andrew S. McClain, Company A, 1892-93-94; Second Lieut. Benjamin F. Odell, Company B, 1892-93-94; Sergt. W. S. Davenport, Com- pany B, 1802-93-94; Corporal Horace D. Glover, Company B, 1892-93-94; Private Goodwin D. Ellsworth, Company B, 1892-93- 94; Private John A. Kirk, Company B, 1892- 08-94, Sharpshooters’ crosses—4th_ Battalion— Cept. John M. Willams and Private J. D. Leeman, Company D. @th Battalion—Corporal Albert Whitacre, Company aoe Sera Renee Bairstow and Sergt. . Stock, Corporal James D. Briscoe, Privates Robert Davidson, Thom- as G. Lewis, Edwin T. Parker and William W. Scott, Company B. Marksman’s pins—4th Battalion—Capt. Harry Walsh, Company A. 6th Battalion—Sergt. Maj. Joseph F. Mars- den, Second Lieut. James M. Fairly, Com- peny A. Marksman’s buttons—4th Battalion—Serst. Thomas F. McAnally and Private G. P. Sul- livan, Company A; Sergt. Arthur L. Evans and Private Ralph W. Bowen, Company D. Sth Battalion—Major Otto L. Suess; Capt. George W. England, Company D. 6th Battalion—First Sergt. L. William Gammon, Sergt. J. H. Feaster, Corporals Howard 8. Gott and James J. Smyth, and Private Erskine M. Sunderland, Company A; Corporal Lee F. Alford, F. Alford and Privates Haymond Blanton, Albert Burley, Frank H. Cox, John P. Hussey, Joseph G. Lang, William E. Matthews, Arthur C. Mitchell, Rcbert M. Parkinson and Rebert F. Wynne, Company B. The 18095 Awards. 1895—Ten sharpshooters’ bars, 1 sharp- shooters’ cross, 10 marksman’s pins, 35 pairs marksman’s buttons. Sharpshooters’ bars, 24 Regiment Staff— Capt. Willlam H. Moyer, adjutant, 1803-94- 95; Capt. James E. Bell, inspector of rifle Practice, 1893-94-95; Sergt. Maj. Silas H. Kingsley, 1893-94-95. 4th Battalion—First Lieut. Sydney R. Jacobs, adjutant, 1893-94-95; First Lieut. Mcrris E. Sabin, inspector of rifle practice, 1893-94-95; Quartermaster Sergt. Patrick J. Byrne, 1892-93-95, ‘th Battalion—Capt. Otto G. Simonson, Company A, 1893-94-95; Private Haymond Blanton, Company A, ’ 1892 Private Philo L. Bush, Company A, 1892-94-95; Pri- pa Willard E. Buell, Company B, 1893- -95. Sharpshooter’s cross—Corporal John M. Harrison, Company B, 6th Battalion. Marksman’s pins, 24 Regiment Staff— Capt. Richard A. Pyles, surgeon. 4th Battalion—Color Sergt. W. Whipp. 6th Battalion—Sergts. William M. Garrett and J. G. Thompson, Corporal Clay M. Mc- Clure, Privates William B. DePue, George F. Lang, Thomas G. Lewis, Joseph Schultz and Alfred G. Willner, Company B. Marksman’s buttons, 4th Battallon—First Lieut. Benjamin G. Pool, surgeon; Private John W. Williams, Company C; First Sergt. William 8. Hodges, and Privates Henry A. Dobson and John O'Connell, Company D. Sth Battalion—Maj. Otto L! Suess; Sergt. Luther A. Acher, Company B; Capt. George W. England, Company D. Sth Battalion—First Lieut. Wilmer P. Vale, Inspector of rifle practic: Colvin Quarter- master Sergt. Charles Lambe; First Scrgt. L. William Gammon, Sergt. Charles FE. Groome, Corporal Daniel C. Hutton, Pri. vates John F. Ambrose, John eS A. Ranke, Erskine M. ompany Sergt. James E. Hosford, Corporals Lee F. Alford and Horace D. Glover, Privates Ch: = : Burley evates Charles B. Bright, Albert N. Gardiner, Sunderland, Cohii Frank H. Co: Benjamin F. Edwards, Charles 5. Holme, Joseph G. Lang, William : Matthews, Eu- gene Melton, Edwin T. Parker, Role 1 Pyle and William G. Worrell, Company BL Engineer Corp 1894--Sharpshooters’ bars: Major Gilbert Thcmpson, Fist Lieutenant Glendie B. Young, Sergt. Maj. G. G. Dennison, First Lieut. Willlam E. Harvey, First Lieut. Theodore Tallmadge, Corp. Robert B. Car- leton, Private George W. Alberties, Private Samuel I. Scott, Private Samuel B. Weth- erald and Capt. Frank W. Holt. Sharpshooters’ crosses: Sergt. Forrest E. McLaughlin, Privates George E. Cook, Jno. A. Massie, D. W. Morgan, Eugene M. Teg. ethoff, Sergeant P. E. Stevens and Edward A. Wright. Marksmen’s buttons: First Lieut. Louis G. Freeman, Corp. George C. Brooks, Capt. Frank L. Averill, Second Lieut. John S. Johnson, Corp. W. G. Steward and Private J. F. Kemp. 1895—Sharpshooters’ bars: First Lieut. Geo. A. Drury, Sergt. Maj. Charles L. Lan- ham, Capt. James M. Pollard, Second Lieut. A. O. Hutterly, Sergt. James M. Stewart and Private B. C. Washington. Sharpshooters’ crosses: Color-Sergt. Will- fam W. Cookson, Sergt. John 8. Garri- son, Privates Arthur A. Birney, Edmund W. Scoti and Elijah Williams. Marksman’s pin: First Lieut. John B. Lichty. Marksmen’s buttons: First Lieut. Louis G. Freeman, Private J. H. Adams, Private George A. ‘Hill, James Bishop, Eugene Tegethoff, William M. Lamson and M. B. Sturgis General Effictency Prizes. The prcposed plan to raise money among the commissioned officers of the guard for the purpose of giving a prize or prizes to the company or companies making the highest average for all-around efficiency in the duties of guardsmen during the coming year apparently meets with uni- versal approval. First Lieut. J.Bruce Webb, who has the matter in charge, has per- sonally celled upon all but thirty officers of the brigade, and in every instance a subscription has been secured. any o¥ficers have expressed a wiling- says Lieut. Webb, “to give more than $2, which has been selected as the lmit of any donation. If interest in guard affairs is lacking, it certainly is not due to hesitarcy on the part of the officers to go down into their pockets when they think it is fer the good of the cause. It is a significant fact that many citizens have offered substantial subscriptions which have been entirely unsolicited, but in no case has or will a donation be de- clined. In fact, it is now desired that other than officers join in this movement in order that more ard larger prizes may be offered. “When this movement was started it was thought thet possibly $200 could be secured, but it seems now that the amount will not fall short of $00, In which case five prizes will be given—$200, $100, $75, $50. and two of $25. The other $25 may be given as prizes to men who have never quali- fied as marksmen. The points that will be considered in this competition will be: Atterdarce, condition of quarters and property, general appearance at drill and parades, rifle practice, duties at camp, &c. It is not intended to call upon a single man to perform extra duty, but to attend to business a little better if possible. It would be manifestly unfair to have the matter decided by one drill, inspection or rifle competition. “It is desired that a board of officers be selected, elected or detailed, to look after this matter, and that the board will be sufficiently large to have at least three members on duty at all times, and that they have the authority to inspect company quarters and property, and even the compentes themselves, at any time and without previous notification. This will necessarily entail extra work on some officers, but it is believed that they will be found willing to perform the duty. A meeting of the officers will soon be called to perfect the plan.” Light Battery‘Salute. The salute of 100 guns heard in all parts of the city Wednesday evening last was in honor of the victory of Maj. McKinley, and was fired by Battery A, Light Artil- lery. In spite of the rain the battery turned out thirty-five men and proceeded to Garfield Park, south of the Capitol, and exploded powder at half-minute in- tervals until the salcte mentioned had dis- turbed the atmosphere. The firing was at the instance of Mr. George E. Lemon, who furnished the ammunition. As a thor- oughly business-like organization the bat- tery has more than once demonstrated that it has no superior in the local bri- gade. Company A, 2d Battalion. The new uniforms of the basket ball team of Company A, 2d Battalion, have ar- rived and are decidedly attractive. They consist of dark blue trousers, with white stripes, blue shirts, with “C. C. C.” in yel- low; blue stockings and black shoes. The company has issued invitations for its hop, to be held in National Rifles’ Ar- mory, December 1 Beginning Monday evening next Captain Edwards will begin instructing his com- pany in guard mount and extended order drill, in anticipation of the camp next June. The quarters of this company at the armory have been further beautified with & painting illustrative of Custer’s last fight. Notes, Color Sergeant W. W. Cookson, Engineer Corps, has returned from a visit of a fort- night to Maine. The Hilton trophy is to be repaired and engraved so as to show off the District's victories to the best advantage. General Ordway is reported to be greatly improved in health. He is still at the Hot Springs of Virginia, undergoing treatment. The Wimbiedon cup, which has graced the headquarters of the Engineer Corps for several months past, has been forwarded to 1 the person who won possession of it at the recent Sea Girt meet. Many improvements have been made to the gymnasium of the National Guacd Ath- letic Association, and the inclosure is now in attractive condition. By winning the prize for the third time at the recent meet of the National Rifle As- sociaticn, in the distinguished marksman match, the Tierney medal now becomes the permanent property of Lieut. A. 0. Hatter- y- The system of drill regulations for the Hospital Corps, United States army. ap- Proved by the Secretary of War April 0, 1896, has been adopted for the instruc: and government of the Nations! Gvard. A paragraph to this effect will a next general order issued from | aq ters of the District of Columbia militia pe IN MUSICAL CIRCLES A Good Outlook for the Season That Will Be- gin Next Week. Matters of Local Interest Afiecting Musicians Well Known in the District. Now that the election excitement is over and the result was in the right direction there is a better outlook for things mu- sical. Next week the season will prac- tically commence with the operatic per- formances at the New Columbia Theater Besides these the first of the series of the Boston Symphony Orchestra concerts wilt be given at the same house, and will-in- terrupt Thursday night the regular oper- atic repertoire. Both these events will bring out the music-loving people of thi city. Next week also will be the testi monial to Prof. Farciulli, the leader of the United States Marine Band, at Convention Hall, and the occasion will be notable on account of the combined efforts of three governmental military bands and a large chorus, especially assembled. The Choral Society has commenced its re hearsals of the “Messiah,” which will be given during the Christmas holidays, and these will be interrupted by rehearsals for the Sherman memorial, the date for which | has been set for De nber 2. This event, | which is an unusual thing, but which is | fully warranted by the high position Dr Sherman held in the musical community and by his own eminent attainments, is ex- citing much interest not only among the | friends and admirers of Dr. Sherman, but | also among musical people who only knew him by reputation. All are anxious to con- tribute in some way to honoring a man | who did so much for the advancement of his art in this district, and yct who was so thoroughly unostentatious in all his work. Madame Teresa Car cut the United State of Rudolph Aronson promi great pianist. Receptions will be tend her in almost every city en route. ton she is to be t Emil Paur. tained by Mis. Dr. Watso the Woman's Club of Wis her, and in New York the Manus: clety will give her a reception the day after her arrival from Europe, January 6, 1897. Tiere are some in this city who rem: Mme. Carreno when she appeared at Odd Fellows’ Hall as a child pianist. “Tne first concert I attended in this city,” said a gen- tleman who ha3 kept pace with al! musical matters here for many years to a Star re- porter the other day, “was one at Odd Fel- lows’ Hall, where the chief attraction was a@ young girl planist named Teresa Carreno, and she was assisted by local people. I won't say how long ago it was, because 1 don't want to give the lady's age away, as I understand she is still a beautiful and youthful-appearing woman, but then she was a slip of a girl, apparently about twelve years old. She had an interesting face and big soulful eyes, and she played remarkably well for a child. Like Josef Hoffman, she seemed to have an intelli- gence beyond her years, and her interpreta- tion of the great masters had a vitality and wag Tot a mere digital exerc’ have heard her many times since, ways with pleasure. Her development w natural. She had then the and it has increased in power and warmth with added years and experience.” One of New York's foremost bassos, Mr. J. A. Rennie, has located himself in’ this city, and will devote his attention to choir | and concert work. Mr. Rennie has been heard here, and his voice and style of sing- ing entitle him to the front rank. The Sunday Night Music Club enjoyed the hospitality of Miss Wood, at her resi- | dence, on M street between Sth and 9th, and played the first Peer Gwint suite of Grieg, a set of Moskowski’s Spanish dances and one of Haydn's symphonies. M tle Reichenbach sang Rossi's “ Ergo” and Giorza’s “Regina Coeli.”. Nearly all the members have secured seats for the | Boston Symphony concerts near each other, and intend to devote the Sunday evening preceding each concert to studying the compositions in the order in which th are to be played at the following concert At the last meeting of Miss Leavitt's “Musical Topics” class the regular work was supplemented by a brief sketch of | Mile. Chaminade, and the following pro- gram from her works was given by Mme. Dittmar, Miss Riley, Mme. Bourgeat and Miss Leavitt: “Madrigal,” “Scarf Dance,” “Chauson Slave,” “La Lisonjera,” mer,” and “Pas des Amphores.” “Sum- Mrs. Thomas C_ Noyes will be one of the soloists ai the Fanciulli testimonial. She | will sing the cavatina from “Ernani,” | with accompaniment by the Marine Band. A large attendance of the pupils and mu- sical friends of Prof. H. E. Saltsman and Mr. William de Ford assembled in their studio Thursday night for the first re- kearsal of the opera of “Patience,” which | Will be givea shortly. The gentlemen much pleased with the outlook and pre: a fine performance. After the rehear: short impromptu program was rendered, follows: Piano duet, overture to “William Tell,” Misses Florence Hayden and Ther veeal solo, “Forbidden Music, Jennie Tyrer; piano solo, “Spinning Song,” from “Flying Dutchman,” Miss Liz- zie Lerch, and vocal selections by Miss Eva Whitford and P. H. Maxwell. Moriz Rosenthal, according to the most learned authorities on the art of playing the piaro, is the king of pianists. He plays Liszt, Brahms, Chopin, Schu- mann equally ’ well. “He storms at heaven’s por‘als, technically,” ys Mr. Henneker, the New York critic, “and his playing is described 2s being fabulous, sen- sational and a miracle of perfection. We are ripe in America for playing of this sort. The pianist who caa accomplish all the won- ders universally ascribed to Rosenthal must be a magician. That he has improved vestly since his visit here some years ago is not to be doubted. Rosenthal will likely appear in this city some time this season. The friends of Miss Lotta Mills are antici- pating great pleasure at the recital which it is understood she will give here this winter. Miss Mills during her residence in New York has gained a high reputation as a p-anist, who adds to high technical skill a keen intellectual comprehension of the works she interprets. Prof. Thorald Jerichau wili, by request, perform Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor at Christ Church, in Georgetown, to- morrow, in connection with ceremonies ded- icating a new pulpit. Professor Jerichau has performed this composition in Leipsic and Berlin in a manner which won him a warmth of praise seldom manifested in those critical communities. The pupils of Mrs. Z. D. Bucher will give their first musicale of the season next Vednesday evening. ——.—__. Why It W Rejected. From the Cleveland Leader. “It seems it was the sense of harmony rather than that of modesty that governed the Boston art committee in rejecting the MacMonnies Bacchante.” “Was it too sharp or too flat?” “No, too natural.” —-—-—s0e. Hunting on Long I From the American Hebrew. Breathless Hunter—“I say, boy, did you see a rabbit run by here?” Boy—“Yes, sir.” Hunter—How long ago?” ink it'll be three years next a. ————_+e+ The Modern Uncle Tom. From the Chicago Record. “Anything new on the dramatic stage this season?” “Yes, we're going to run ‘Uncle Tom's Cabin,’ with the cabin lit by electric lights, and Eliza getting away over the ice on a horseless sled.” BASKET BALL LEAGUE First Game in the Schedule to Be Played Monday. FINAL LEAGUE MEETING TEIS EVENING a Prospects for a Successful Season Are Favorable. cry MEETING THE EXPENSES — <+ The opening of the ba: et ball seasor near at hand. All the preliminary work has been done, and the season will open on a very auspicious manner. The first game of the schedule will be played Monday evening, between teams representing Washington Light Infantry and the Wash ington Athletic Club. The contest will come off at the gymnasium of the latter club, South Capitol end O streets, and play will comnence at $ o'clock sharp. It is very likely that of the teams in league ill be represented at the oner Bu in order to Jadge > relative eth of the two organizations. To the players the game will be more jally in jag, as it wil! be the first official conducted under the new e of slugging and rough pl cted to be a conspicuous featur me. rules, a The final meet of the Distr asket Ball League will the Washington and all the mir of the season will € guar deposit of the various league this up to insure aj th asen, and incidental expense the most important given out at the m be the list of umpires, the president. teams in the teo, in some through the will have yee thi ting ed by rt this this objectic who are ¢ their convi after it h. ce this list will be i will be more proval of the m many men who c in one way or ano me in the | appoint these, if poss any of their decisions are disputed year will be to « men will be © have rd a en promulga’ made up the or less eu dhere basis the com be favoritism or partiality About Schedule. The schedule is another thing which in- z all of the clubs. It was read a recent meeting, but it was in a rough state, and was subject to change Until a revision of the was made was deemed inexpedient to have the published, but at the n everything expect ation. After m and ¢ me ting this eve d to be red king the ted by the first reading of the committee in charge of th was obliged to revise the entire sct will be rea dono t adoption eve this ted as thing ening, to th anticiy schedule in the matter of expense the lea be, it is exp . cially fortun: Phe failure of the & the playing ce, centre greater saving tha represent first antic ed, and though reliance was placed on admission fee, it is doubtful tt ceipts from this souree would up to expectations, or jus suance of such a course i ing offers from well-known business cards, new t meetin to print the schedule and score latter in accoré » with th which was adopted at the fi season of the league. These are nee, and it is likely nd of the season wi all of the guarantee money dey mM Among the various clubs the week has been a busy one in getting in condition for the sea mn. The teains of all of the clubs have tically selected from among th in The eral w are apt to occur at of substitutes will by espe Infantry Armory, rules, there can’ be h side. gue which are not fortun: «ym siums of their in the league ny t handy ially at all games played whe ur > instead teams in spough will Su somewhat at first for the want of a able place in which t but bef the first series of th iule is cut it is in fine playing trim. At Georgetown University. Basket ball promi to be tak own University, and will di of thie ot nop é Geor be a featur for the fall s tions for the ternoon, there giver to this matter, Last year, it will b attempt was made to organize ¢ ball team, but the proge pushed to completion. Prey then made fe e wit stitute, but © reas 1, a feeble basket remembere never *arroll In- another ae for h was never played. things will v+ ball teams le friendly the uniy : There is an abu 1 at the ‘var could be selec this mor eof ex from wi and no one Urainer ted, than large as the university ‘uilding students have not a suitable gymnasivm in which to practice. Consequently, ture of their playing would th work, all practice being carr: campus, where the interclass foot alry 1s ‘settled. An out-door ket ball would be a ne more inte sting to the the advantage of m ger to all of the pla. results in general The rules of the game do not speify ar particular size of basket ball field, and played on the college campus, witn the baskets at the regular foot ball goals, a game could be witnessed that would be vold of the rough plgying of foot b. yet maintain the inrerest of the speczat all along. This ts the scheme talked of at Georgetown, and will doubtless be carricd out. On the junior side Mr. Charles Ral-y. S.J., in charge of the athletics, will tr augurate a similar game, hich the in smaller boys of the university will ccntest among themselves for honors. The only basket was played Tuesda: stitute. pall game of the week evening at Cerroll In- It was the first game of the team of the Queer Wheelmen. Th have not had a chance for much pra*tice, and de- spite this fact, the showing made was very creditable. The score was 16 to 1, ‘ut that was partly due to the fact that it was tion night, elec- —s Bogus Dinmon From the Ashton Reporter. Some curious stories can be told about the thousands of false diamonds sold year- ly in London. As a working goldsmith I have seen a good decal of the trade in tmi- tation stones. People of all ranks buy them. A nobleman is in immediate want of cash and must find {t somewhere. He will perhaps turn to his family diamonds. Possibly £10,000 could be raised upon them. He takes the jewelry off to the false dia- mond provider, has the real stones removed and the false ones put In, and deposits the actual gems with some one as a security for a loan. No one is a bit the wiser. His wife appears in her jewels just the same as usual. If she didn’t her husband would be made bankrupt by his creditors the next week. A large amount of business is done in this way, and you may depend upon it that the false diamond merchant has many a chuckle when he reads in his paper about Lady So-and-So’s “magnificent diamond bracelet” and the Countess Bareacre’s “sus perb tiara.”