Evening Star Newspaper, March 22, 1897, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1897-12 PAGES. C = WASH. B. WILLIAMS, ¢ Furniture, &c., 7th and D Sts. Brand New Mattings. Give the old stocks of Matting the ko-by and come to us and see our new shipment just in. These are below dry gunls stores prices for old shelf- worn gomls, : Warp Seumlews Mat- 7 Seamless Mat- $8 Very Best Quality China Seam- Tess Matting, per roll... $12 pring Patterns in Linoleum ting. per roll...... Good quality China ting, per roll... balance of our stock of © China Gvatskin Rugs at rns in Baby Carriages, .50 to £5, Wash B. Williams, Furniture, etc., 7th & Dsts. 122-600 The “ready-made” tailoring is cut by “stock” bust measure pat- terns and imitates the ready made. Our custom tailoring is unlike both in style, shape and fit. We cut to fit the man’s height, build and per- sonal peculiarities — making him look taller if he is short, and to look shorter if he is tall. Therein lies the secret of high-class tailoring. 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Paluless extracting, 50c. Best teeth, $8. Fill- ings, crowns, bridges, ete., at corresponding prices. Sole owners for Zono painless operations without Grep or danger. U.S. Dental Ass’n, Cor. 7th and D Sts. N.W. OPEN SUNDAYS FROM 10 TO 12 O°CLOCK. 16-568 We strike the happy medium be- tween the “too-cheap-to-be-good” tailoring and the “grossly extrava- gant” kind. We do the finest work —use the finest cloths and linings and only ask a fair price. Come for a peep at the nobby Bpring clothes. A G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, it Expert Tailor, 1208 F St. Fancy Vests will be au fait this spring. Just got ahold of a line of lovely patterns in silk and linen Vestings, usually made up for $9, which we will make to order for $7. G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, 1t Expert Tailor, 1208 F St. ”, $12.50 is the Price For an Honest Suit or Overcoat Made to Order. Pure Wool & Fast Color Guaranteed Bicycle Suit & Cap, $10. Call For Samples. SIX LITTLE TAILORS, 941 Pa. Ave. N.W. Open Evenings Until 9 o’Clock. f.m&woott mb 3 A Second = Knocked off the RECORD. Paul Grosch now holds the world's mile in 20% seconds “Lyndburst”* race Seott won the yurn road race on a Irvington- Lyndhurst faster is in the world. 7 World's Records. Why not ride the best and fastest wheel, since it costs no mere? WEST END CYCLE CO., 70 15th St SY fel1-ann 40 SRN NE NO ON ON, eee ee eee ee ee Ce nnn eee en en ee eee eee Rodenstein, wer. | ( | ~ We strike the happy medium be- tween the “too-cheap-to-be-good” tailoring and the “grossly extrava- gant” kind. We do the finest work —use the finest cloths and linings and only ask a fair price. Come for a peep at the nobby spring clothes. G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, It Expert Tailor, 1208 F St. $50 tora Wheel —is a popular price. lar $50 Wheel is the Tappan “Special *¢-* —which can stand the roughest kind of road riding. It is as pretty as it is durable. Here are some of the new features of the Tappan “‘Spe- elal’’—flush joints—drop-forge connec- tion—keyless cranks—cholce of Vim, Morgan & Wright and Hartford tires — is given. Fully guaranteed for Six Mouths. See the Tappan “Special” by all means if you have not as yet done so! $50 cash; $60 on easy * ‘Those who desire to pay $100 for a Wheel could not secure a better one than the “United States." We are agents. M.A.Tappan& Co., Formerly 1013 Pa. ave., Now 1339 F St. The most popu- * 99 First Regular Practice of the Season at National Park, SWAIM AND ASHE APPEAR WELL Charley Farrell and Ai Maul Ex- pected Today. + CURRENT SPORTING NOTES With three pitchers, one catcher and the ertire in and out fields, with substitutes, on hand, the Senators lined up this morn- ing at National Park for the first practice of the season, under the guidance of Man- ager Schmelz. Hitherto the little prac- tice indulged in by the few players in the city has been done at their own expense and will. Today the names of the players go on the pay roll, and from this on what the manager says must be obeyed. With the exception of Johnny O'Brien, who was shy a pair of base ball shoes, the entire band was decked out in different uniforms, Manager Schmelz getting in the game in a complete outfit, sweater and all. Charley Reilly had on a white suit left over from his stay with the Phillies, and over all a heavy red sweater, which his active work at the third corner made him ickly shake. De Montreville, copying after the immortal Washington, who be- lieved -in being first in war, fi in peace and first in the hearts of his countrym was the first boy to scamper on the dia- mond, having a race for the honor with Zeke Wrigley The latter player covered second during the practice, and appears to be in the finest of fettle, his fielding being clean cut and quick, while his swings at the bat had the air of confidence that gives great promise of good work with the stick the coming season. McGuire and Brown walked around the grounds with the air cf men who had been tkere, oh, so many times, and refused to display tke coltish antics of the younger players. Both these men are in prime condition, and could go into a game to- mcrrow with little inconvenience. Selbach, Lush and Abbey entered into the sport with a relishable spirit, and chased balls with full speed on and whacked the ball with a hearty good will. Abbey is down to fighting weight, if anything, al- Irost too light, but the other two are just right. Cartwright was on first, and his ap- pearance and playing reminded one of thg middle of the season, with the exception of his weight. Mercer is aiso down to the finest possible condition, having for the ast six weexs indulged in gymnasium prac- tice, and used his arm quite regularly on a certain kind of delivery that he has been anxious to perfect himself in. While in the box, Win fooled several of his companions with his new delivery as cleverly as he did the opposing clubs last season; in fact, the general opinion of all the players is that this slow ball is almost unhitable. Ashe and Swaim, the New Men. Then the ni man Swaim, Mercer's find, after exercising with McGuire, went into the box, and, although taking it easy un- der the constant advice of Manager Schmelz, managed to give quite an exhibi- tion, which enabled the onlookers to get a line on him. Everybody agreed that with proper coaching he should make a good one. He will never be required to learn how to pitch a down shoot, as all he has to do is to throw a straight ball down over the plite from hi full two feet abov. the rise in the ground at the pitche tion. If Cy. Young has not seen this youn: man he has a treat in store for himself, as aim is a dead ringer for the big Cle land pitcher, even down to the face. At bat Swaim handled himself very nicely. Charley Farreil's find, Pitcher Ashe, was also greatly in evidence, especially with the bat, as his work in the box denoted th natural Yankee shrewdness of taking care f himself and not ruining a good arm with overwork. Every ball Ashe hit was frcm the shoulder and went to the outfield like a flash. Every one of the players agreed with anager Schmelz in the opinion that both im and Ashe gave splendid indications of being capable men, and with proper de- velopment should prove prizes for the club. Instead of waiting for 10 o'clock, the Lour named for the practice to begin, half a dozen of the players were at the grounds as early as 9 o'clock, and were on the field half an hour later. Nothwithstanding th early hour, full a hundred men and Loy: were clinging to the out fences end sur- rounding buildings waiting for the boys to begin werk, and seemed to enjoy them 3 fully as much looking at the practice as though a regular match was in progress. The ground is a little soggy yet, but to- day’s sun should put it in tip-top shape for playing. In center field a little marshy spot was discovered, and Groundkeeper Miller set himself to work immediately to wipe it out with new ground. The xeaeral outside public will not be admitted to these practice 8 Messrs. Wagner and Schmelz are afraid a numerous assemblage would have the tendency to make the boys let themselves out and thereby seriously injure a good throwing arm. At Work Again This Afternoon. This afternoon -the members of the club are again at work, and the same practice of batting at pitched balis is being gone through with. This routine will be kept up for several days, and after ail the rust has been worn off team work will begin. Charley Farrell and Al. Maul are expect- ed in today, and should they put in an ap- pearance in the city both will join the crowd at National Park tomorrow morn- ing and work with them until the cpening of the season. Letters from both Farrell and Maul say that they are in fine health and condition, and that it will take little work to get them ready for the fray. Sizing up the men on hand, from morning's practice, from a con point of view, the conclu: that one of the fastest fleldi: has represented this city for several has been gathered together, and should several of the men who were off in batting last year hit up to their past records, it will be a hard guess to locate the team at the end of the season. It is almost a dead certainty that they will do better this sea- son than last. AUSTRALIAN countin: this BALL PLAYERS. They Will Make a Tour of the United States. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., March 22.—An Australian base ball team is expected to arrive here in a few days. It will make a tour of the United States, and if the judg- ment “of many who claim to know 1s cor- rect, it will give American players a hard battle for first place in the base ball world. : The men have been carefully selected and are said to be a fine, steady lot of players. Most of them are well-known cricketers, and they expect the experience gaired at England’s national game will stand them in good stead in the effective handling of the base ball bat. In fielding the team fs said to be exceptionally strong, and the catching is spoken of in Australia as phenomenal. ‘The Australians are bringing plenty of pitching material, and in Lavert they claim to have a sure haven of refuge. In his pitching he mixes very fast ones with slow curves, and is possessed of goed judgment. He is one of Australia’s best cricketers, and has a reputation of being the best point flelder, a position where such balls as come are hot and sudden. How He Knocked Out Corbett. SAN FRANCISCO, March 22.—Bob Fitz- simmons exhibited his stalwart form at the Shutes last night and showed a won- dering crowd how he knocked out Corbett, using Jack Stelzner as a model. About 2,000 were present. Sharkey to Meet Maher. Dan Lynch, manager for Tom Sharkey, has posted $2,500 in the hands of Parson Davius to bind a match with Peter Matfer. Lynch says Sharkey will meet Maher ke- fore the club offering the largest purse any time after five weeks from date, and will make a side bet of from $2,500 to $10,000. John J. Quinn, Maher’s manager, says he will cover the Sharkey money at once. SENATORS LINED UP|LOCAL WHEEL CLUBS eae Sess Notes of Interest“Regarding District Organizations, Spt eae CYCLING ATGEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Sere ae es Summer Plans of the Miles Cycle Infantry. THE COLUMBIAS’ SUITS The season of continuous good riding is at hand. The season is unusually advanced for this time of the year and good riding in the near future can be looked for. Here- tofore the riding season never fully opened until at least six weeks from the advent of spring, and Decoration day was really the opening day of the season. The roads are dry enough in most instances for gobd riding, and one week of clear weather would find road riding in full blast. In the midst of their expectations the sad news is conveyed to the cyclists of the death of Capt. James H. Dickey at Great Falls. His death cocurred about six weeks ago, and the interment was at Great Falls. The water in the river was so swift that it was impossible to cross, and one of the family came all the way to Georgetown to telephone the sad news to friends on the Meryiand side of the falls. It will be remembered that last fall an obituary of Captain Dickey was published, which proved to be premature, and over which Captain Dickey laughed, sadly remarking at the same time, however, that he did not think he would live until spring. His prediction came true, and the paralytic stroke which left him in a helpless condi- tion for nearly a year ended with fatal results. He was a true friend of the whi men, a typical Virginian in habits and cus- toms, and his death will be regretted by all those who knew him. Georgetown University Cyclists. The students at Georgetown Universit have organized a bicycle club, and elected Fred Schade captain. The project of form- ing a club has been under consideration for some time. Among the members are L. B. Dannemiller, the boy champion of Ohi George Whitney, Martin Sullivan, Alexander, Harry Ste:r, Arthur Bach, At- tila Ceppi, Fred Wrenn and Herbert DeSay. The above ave in training for the cycling branch of athletics of the university, and expect to bring honors to the institution. They take advantage of all spare time, and come under the control of Trainer William Foley. As much road work as it is possi- ble to get is placed on the men as a pre- liminary to improve their condition and harden their muscles. The road riding will continue until about the middle of next month, when the riders will go on the track for practice sprints and speed work. The tandem won by McLaughlin in the road race last fall will be used for pacing, and if desired the club can secure a triplet, which has been offered for its use for pac- ing purposes. The racers of the club will enter most of the local race meets held in this city before the annual commencement exercises of the university, which will be held somewhere argund the latter part of June. James Capital Br. Cla The first regularly calle@“ run of Capital Bi. Club wds Héld yesterday. Capt. J. Bart Hills called a run for Marlboro, to leave the club hOuse at 9 o'clock in the morning. wea All of the club members are interested in the annual exhibition of the members of the Camera Club of the organization, which will be held Friday}evening at 8 o'clock at the club house, Thé cimera exhibit is one o? the interesting events of the year in the club, and the work of the amateurs is a y reviewed with pleasure. There are ty members of tha Camera Club, xhibit will consist of 125 exc slides, all of which Were made and de- veloped by the members themselves. The ctures embrace a:large variety of scenes, mostly views taken while out on the road, and they are tastefully arranged in the parlors of the club house during the exhibi- tion. Several hundred invitations will be ‘ssued to the members, and a good number of friends of the club are expected to visit the exhibition. ‘The exhibit this week closes the regular rrinted program for the winter season that was drafted early last fall by the amuse- ment committee "It is possible that several new events will be given at the club house before the riding season fully opens. Miles Cycle Infantry. The Miles’ Cycle Infantry has passed through the winter with a full membership, sud the company is now being recruited. The members are getting ready for the an- nual inspection, and are anxious to make as good a showing as possible with full ranks. Lieut. William E. Sorrell has been trans- ferred to Company C of the 5th Battalion, and ar. election will be held soon for cessor to the rank. There are a nur candidates after the honor, and the com- petition is expected to be lively. Plans for the summer are already being talked of, though nothing has assumed a definite shape. One of the first things on the schedule is a practice march, which Captain Wiggins will order the company to take as soon as the weather permits. The march will be up the Conduit road, the ride being taken on some Saturday evening, and the company remaining out all night, returning home the next evening. The practice marches will be a feature of the summer work. The drills are being held regularly indoors, but as soon as possible outdoor drilling will be commenced, and continued until the extremely hot weather arrives. Captain Wiggins expects to make regular trips the coming season, to which all of the friends of the company will be in- vited to attend. The company h ured the use of a cycling ambulance, which has been donated by the Remington manufacturers, and the ambulance, first used in the inaugural parade, will accompany the cyclists in all future rides. Out on the road it will be used as a wagon for the entire company and carry the provisions and other impedi- menta. the and lent Altair Cycle Club. At the last meeting of the Altair Cycle Club, at the headquarters, 1208 32d street, considerable business of importance to the club members was transacted. The resig- nation of Charles R. Jones, as secretary, was read and accepted, and David L. Reyn- olds elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation. Louis Hieston was elected to membership and initiated. The application of George Vincent was read and referred to the prop- er committee. The report of the banquet committee was real amd accepted. In the absence of President Rezin W. Darby, Capt. Ed. Hanger presided at; the meeting. Columbia Athletic Club. With the advent of/spring interest in cycling at the Columbia Athletic Club has once more taken qn a;boom. At a recent meeting of the board ef governors of the club, Mr. H. C. C. Stiles, who served as captain of the cyélingidivision last year, was selected to act in the same capacity during the coming seaSon. Capt. Stiles is the chairman of thé picycle committee, the other members of whith are Messrs. J. Hart Brittain, Loufs L. Korn, Frank Bur- roughs, C. A. Cabrera, R. J. Beall and W. H. Henshaw. dca During the coming week the committee will select the cloth fypm which the sea- son's suit will be, m ‘There will be nothing about the suit,in the nature of a uniform. A mixed goods will be used and no special trimmings or braid will appear on the outfit. The idea is, however, to have the distinctive appearance which. is sure to result when a part of the riders dressed alike appear together. The initial run of the club will be held on the 28th instant, the destination being Cabin John bridge. Capt. Stiles expects a big attendance on the opening run. Century Cycle Club. At the last meeting of the Century Cycle Club, at 1420 New York avenue, there was @ large attendance of enthusiastic members, each of whom, unless appearances’are de- ceiving, is anxiously awaiting the time when century riding will be among the pessibilities, Several matters of impor- Spring . io Suits To-order, $ e| a Drifting clouds show how the up- per currents of air are moving, but the clouds are merely an indication of the force behind them. The | crowded aisles of our MODERN ] TAILORING EMPORIUM are a | trade simile, indicative of a power to please the multitude of buyers— THE LOW PRICES BEING THE ! PROPELLING ENERGY. The | above price illustrates the point. Mertz and Mertz, New “Era’’ Tailors, 906 F Street. tance were Giscussed, the question of the adoption of uniforms and club emblem re- ceiving the greatest amount of attention. For the latter it was finally decided to adopt a ietter “C,” containing the figures “100,” the ce ign being not tnlike the inner portion of the emblem of the Century Road Club of America. A committee was appointed to select and purchase these emblems for the members of the club. ‘Che feasibility of an early run to Fred- erick and return was discussed, the con- clusion that it would be unwise to call an official “century” before the next regular meeting should be held being finally reach- ed. Several shorter runs are booked for the intervening time, to Marlboro’ and other points. L. O. Slack was dropped from the roll of membership. The result of the election of officers, to serve until March, 1808, was as follow: President, Charles H. Coons; vice president, GOOS9SHO SS OSOlOSSOOSSOOGSS muel Barnhartt; secretary, Frank fourigan; treasurer, Alvah Weesner; captain, Edward S. Byrnes. Mr. Byrnes named as his lieutenant William C. O’Con- nor. The president, treasurer and captain were re-elected. The executive committee for the coming year is made up as follow: Faber Stevenson, chairman; Alvah E. Weesner, E. Maury Posey. The member- ship committee, Joseph Makover, chair- man; George W. Wright, Edward S. Byrnes. We are informed the club's limit of mem- bership has not yet been reached and pre- sume that road riders wishing to affiliate with a distinctively road club can secure all necessary information by addressing Secretary Frank M. Hourigan, 1420 New York avenue. It is generally understood that should there be much road racing in and about Washington during the season which will soon open the Cenury Club will put for- ward a strong team, which would doubtless be selected from Messrs. Galeski, O'Connor, Byrnes, Hourigan, Willlams and Gore. Misfit Cycle Club. At the recent annual meeting of the Mis- fit Cyclists the election resulted in the se- lection of the following, to serve for the ensuing four months: President, Fred Dodge; vice president, Pierce Breit; sec- retary, Paul White; treasurer, Louis Pierce; road captain, Brice Bowie; first lieutenan’ Rollin Elli: second lieutenant, Pierce Breit. The membership of the club has swelled materially during the winter, and the sea- son now opens with a membership of twen- ix active riders, despite the fact that al members have been lost through resignation. At the last meeting the sub- ject was brought up of moving the club to larger quarters, and though no definite action was taken it is extremely likely that this will be done in the near future. Washington Road Club. Captain W. J. Prince of the Washington Road Club has taken time by the forelock and prepared a regular schedule of runs, which will last for the entire season. His schedule is the first of any of the clubs to arch 21, Brook- ; April 4, Rock- April 18, ty se appear, and is as follow: ville; March 28, Dickey’ ville; April 11, Baltimore (rail); second annual run, Harper's Ferry; April May Bi Chain bridge (camp); 2, "Shady May 9, Ashton; May d , Laurel; May 30, Washington Grove; June 13, June 20, Frederick (century fax Court House; July 4, Chevy Chase; July 11, River View; July 18, Occoquan; July 25, Marshall Hall; August 1, Brook- ville; August 8; Bull Run P. O Colonial Beach (boat); August August 29, Spencerville; Septem! ville; September 12, Baltimore; 19, Frederick (century); September 2: ington Grove; October 3, Bi, tober 10, Benedict; October 17, Dickey’s; October 24, Brandywine; October 31, Fred- erick. All of the runs will start at 9 o'clock in the morning, except the century runs. In all thirty-three runs are scheduied, though there ts a possibility of many shorter trips being taken during the pleasant evenings of the warm weather. Cycle Board of Trade. 2, ide Chairman Mott of the L. A. W. racing board has issued sanctions for Decoration dey and Independence day to the Athletic Park Company. These days have been se- cured from the Park Company by the cycle board of trade, and arrangements are being made to make them the two great evcle racing events of the seas “nrec other days have been secur~l | presentatives of the clubs, and «yclers are iooking for- ward to a good season's sport at the park. Altamont Wheelmen. At the last regular meeting of the Alta- mont Wheelmen the boys were put through an interesting dumb bell drill by Mr. W. B. Tate, the secretary of the club. Mr. Tate has had considerable experience in coach- ing of this kind, and with the excellent material at hand expects soon to have a drill team the equal of any in the city. The Altamonts are not afraid of hard work, and the winter's training in the club gymnasium has produced a marked im- provement. So much has been accomplished that it is to be hoped the efforts of friends to induce the boys to give an exhibition this spring will be successful. National Order of American Wheel- men. A number of young wheelmen of Capitol Hill recently met at Milton Tibbett’s resi- dence, 134 D street rortheast, and organ- ized an order to be known as the National Order of American Wheelmen. The officers were elected as follows: Mil- ton Tibbetts, captain; Robert Shannon, first HMeutenant; Martin Dryden, second lieutenant; W. T. Pierson, jr., sergeant-at- arms; William Firoved, aid-de-camp. It was decided that before any one is er.titled ‘to a card showing his membership to this order he will have to be vouched for by at least three members in good standing, and be regularly initiated. He or she, as they have decided to take in ladies, will have to pledge himself or herself. to keep the secrets of the order. Their object is to establish a scrt of Free Masonry among wheelmen. The charter order will keep in touch with all branches formed in different cities and wise all traveling members: where they can meet other mem- bers of the order. ‘Rs soon as a suitable hall on Capitol Hill can be procured they will be ready to re- ceive applicants and initiate candidates, League of American Wheelmen. At a meeting of the District Division, L. A. W., the road book committee reported that the book was ready for. the printer, and asked for an appropriation to cover cost of same, which was carried. The book will be issued about April 15, and in accordance with a resolution the book will be d'stributed to members of eensesogsoeeronecEs 2 Give The Baby A Chance —to grow and be healthy! Don’t miss another one of these warm sunshiny days. If you haven't a carriage come up here the first thing tomorrow morning and GET one! You can pay for it—as you can spare the money — weekly or monthly—no notes, no interest. Z Kasy Payments —will also help you to buy the Matting and whatever Fur- niture you may need. We have a grand varicty of new pat- terns in Mattings—and every quality is reliable. We fit them and tack them on your floor FREE! We make, lay and line all Carpets free—no charge for waste in matching figures. Parlor Suites from $22.50 to $200. Chamber Suites from $13.00 to $175. Good Brussels Carpet, 50°. yard up, 817--819--821--823 mh22 Grogan’s ¢ Between H and I Streets. S06 ©8806 OFENSSEC S Ingrain Carpet from 350, a 6-foot Oak Extension Tabi Woven Wire Springs, $1 Mammoth redit House, Seventh St. N.W., | the D. C. division free of charge, to mem- bers of other divisions at $1 and to non- members at $2. A resolution wes passed to present the Capital Bicycle Club with a specially bound cory of the book for courtesies shown the A. W. in allowing the committee the use, of their private book, from which much valuable data was secured. The rights and privileges committee re- ported that it had secured payment of damages to the amount of $0.05 for a mem- ber who had his machine injure@ in a col- lision. This same committee was ordered to place before the Commissioners complaints against a new street regulation, and to also request that the special bicycle squad should at nights especially look cut for drunks who literally cover the streets with glass, especially on Saturday nights, and to also arrest offenders who use the streets as a dump. The name of Mr. Wm. Jose, who so ably handicapped all of last year’s races, has been sent to Chairman Mott of the national racing board for reappoint- ment by Mr. Rebertson. This will please the racing men, with whom Mr. Jose is a great favorite, something which cannot generally be said of handicappers. PRELIMINARY GAMES. L. Athletes of the Friends’ School Pre- paring for a Field Day The Friends’ Athletic Association of the Friends’ Select School gave a successful athletic entertainment last week. The re- sults were as follows: Running high jump (junior), Hume, 4 feet 1 inch; (senior), Whitney Dall; standing high jump Guntor), Lawrence Fay, 3 feet 6 inches standing broad jump (junior), Edw. Town- send, 7 feet; standing broad jump (senior) Augustus Blagden, 7 feet inches; high Howard running high jump kick (senior), Augustus Blagden, 7 feet 4 | inches; potato race (junior), Edw. Town- send. This race was in three heats. Best ‘o in three. Bar vaulting (senior), Gerry ‘Townsend, 6 feet 1 inch; sack race (senior), Gerry Townsend. This race was run in three heats. Best two in three. Three- legged race (junior), Henry Kidder and Howard Hume, best two in three heats. The evening closed with a rapid game of basket ball between the F. H. H. team and a team composed of ex-students ard in- structors. Teams: Friends’ Athletic Asso- ciation—Blagden, Townsend, Proctor, Dall, Gilbert. Ex-students and __instructors— Gregory, Wilson, Mount, Willis, Washiug- ton. Referee—Arthur Calver. Scorer—Al- bert Thome. Score: 14 to 2 in favor of the ex-students and instructors. These games are preparatory to the field ¢yents that have been arranged for May 5. Gonzaga College Nine. J. V. Coughlin of Gonzaga College has at length selected a nine from the Gonzaga Cadets. C. H. Duffy, '98, and F. Newbeck, "08, will do the pitching. M. Shea, ‘9; Glancy, 1900, will attend to work behind the bat. J. Curran, ’99, will cover short, while J. Elme, ’98; R. Achstetter, Lansdale, ‘99, will cover the initial bag. ‘These three are new players, and are ex- pected to strengthen the team. Hurly, 1900; Grace, 1900; Craven, 1900, will be in charge of the field. Manager Coughlin wishes to ar- range games with the Central High School team and Georgetown and Catholic univer- sities. ALBANY LOSES AT LAST. The Albany club was defeated by the phy at Albany Saturday night. The visit- ors took the lead from the beginning of the | w._ game, and held It until the end, winning by 18 tricks. By winning the game the Ham- ilton’s have a lead of fifteen games in the tournament. Defeat broke the Jong chain of consecu- which has captured eight in ion and success! won eleven matches, all told. ° Spiders Train at Home. is the first day of spring practice Clevelands. They will train at and work will begin at the Cleveland ‘Today for the home, The “ready-made” cut by “stoc! terns and imitates the ready made. Our custom tailoring is unlike both jin style, shape and fit. We cut to fit the man’s height, build and per- sonal peculiarities — making him look taller if he is short, and to look shorter if he is tall. Therein lies the secret of high-class tailoring. Let us make you a suit and you'll never regret it. G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, Expert Tailor, 1208 F St. is bust measure pat- tailoring it W. L. DOUGLAS’ $3 Shoes | 1105 Pennsylvania avenue. a Athietic Club gymnasium in the Landball | courts and on gymnastic apparauus. If the | present warm weather continue will | be put through field practic aguc April 10 the club will e for a | Park. | trip of exhibitions through Onio, Indiar and M which wil! end April 2 | The Clevelands will open the season at Louisville April 22. Fitzsimmons to Leave the Ring. Champion Robert Fitzsimmons arrived at San Francisco Saturday evening. | “I think,” said Fitzsimmons, “that neith- er Corbett not any one else is smart encugh to get me to accept another challenge. | Propose to quit while my star is in its es- cendancy. I have made enough money to live on comfortably, and 1 propose to spend it for my wife and baby, and take my ease, for I have licked the man <laim- ing to be the champion of the world, and have downed over three hundred men He said he will not even give a sparring exhibition in the future. GREAT BUAT RACK ews of the t versities, Positions and Weights. The annual Oxford and Cambridge boat race takes place April 3. The Oxford crew is the same as last year, with one excep- tion. Mr. G. 0. Edwards, at No. 2 has been substituted for E. C. Sherwood, who "98, and G. | occupied that seat in °96. ‘The Oxford crew is as follows: Prosent D. K. Campbell-Muir, bow. A ‘No. ‘No. J. Fernie, stroke. . EC. Hawkins, coxswain. The Gark blues are iy Mr. McLean and G. C. Bourne, and 8. D. Mut- tebury is coaching the light blues. The Oxford crew rowed over the full attained by the Albany club, | Course—from Mortlake to Putney, 4% miles —in 18m. 30c. Saturday aftern: the wind and wat yet, it is said, Proached tremely crew is week wi ley hay