Evening Star Newspaper, October 9, 1897, Page 9

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AVE—Foot Specialists. sel4-10d are | Hatch, interest by eastern players, as the: anxious to have the Hamilton trophy brousht home by the Baltimores, as it will be more accessible to home players, who have already commenced to map out the line of play to be adopted this win- ter, and all are anxious to pla: ter, 0 play winning WITH WHIST PLAYERS Match for the Auxiliary Association In illustration of what most players con- sider the style of play that should be adopted, the following was from Bouve, with notes, and copied by the Toledo Blade Saturday last, as deserving a special men- uon of a plain suit call hand: Gh ‘ pe ea East. West. z s F 59. Sl0x 2. by C. A.C. Preparing for the Contests | 2 Sia ice ge ee ‘or Prizes. 4 De DKx Do Ds DAr 8. Dw Cix DT 9. H2 H3 HI PERTINENT PERSONALS fo feat HQx HS Ho Dix HT Da Score—East andl West, 9; North and South, 4. The advartage of the plain suit call to show strength is illustrated in the follow- ing hand, which was played at Boston re- cently. Clubs were declared trumps. North leads. Comments by Lander M. Bouve. Trick No.2. West led the nine of clubs rather than the tray, that partner might not be decetved in thinking he held four, as the deuce falling the latter lead would have so indicated. Trick No. 5. It wi sound whist for North to continue the spade suit, although he would have made his king had he not done so. Trick No. 6. West supposed hearts to be his partner's sult and led the king of dia- monds with the intention of immediately shifting to hearts, but the completion of the plain suit ‘call in diamonds made the remainder of the plain suit hand plain sail- ing. The plain suit call is all right, but when the long suit devotee claims that it was sound whist for North to continue the spade at trick five, he loses sight of the fact that the suit has only length, the ace, queen, jack are still with the adversaries, and a suit must have strength or re-entry cards to make it of trick-taking value: and although he confesses the king of spades would have been made by North, had he conceded it was the adversary’s suit and abandoned the suit to them, it would have been better whist. North robs his partner of a heart trick also by continuing spades. With a positive re-entry in diamonds, and two trumps placed with partner, then, and then only, would North be justified in carrying out his plan of establishing a spade. It is time co call a halt, on just such plays as that at trick five, when the leader finds the cards of his suit against him. It is no longer his suit. Three honors still unplayed in the hands of the enemy are not needed to tell a good player to branch out on some other line of play that the semovir dces mean danger ahead, and he had better switch. S . Arrangements for the interclub’s tour- nament in Brooklyn were made at the meeting at the Carlton on Thursday last, and it {> expected that the regular series of annual matches will soon begin, The whist season of ‘97-98 was formally opened last Saturday night, according to schedule, with the first match for the auxiliary association trophy of the Amert- can Whist League. Each organization pre- sented thirty-two players, who were drawn from the various clubs all over the state. The result was a victory for New Jer- sey. Each club was represented by one or two,of their strongest pairs. President Rese and Long carried off the honors for New Jersey with a plus of ten tricks. Rich and Faber of New York were plus 9. In all this array of talent we hear little of the score of the star players who are known all over the country, and did themselves so much credit at the seventh congress. New Jersey owes its victory to better team work. Several of the strong- est New York players had no idea with whom they were paired, and had no pre- liminary practice, but this should not de- tract from New Jersey’s victory, as they Played good whist, and with proper train- ing landed the trophy. Lercy Smith and Snow of Albany, Baker, Elwell, Taylor, Henrique, Dr. Keilley, Colonel Buflington, Gilhooly, Rowe, La Vie, Krebe, Hennis, are not mentioned as having dis- tinguished themselves. These players have played so often with each other that there was no need of a notice that they were to play together. The next in line will be either the New Ergiani or the Atlantic. The latter in- cludes Washington, and the C. Bi. C. and the C. A. C. will have a chance to play in fast company. Trophy. | IN LOCAL CLUB = The Hamilton trophy match between To- ledo and Minneapolis did not come off, and today finds the strong Baltimore team represented by Whelan, McCoy, Thomes and Bosler battling for the trophy. Ihe first two are too well known in whist cir- cles to need comment. ‘Thomas is a close reader of the cazds and a strong player. Beekman cannot underplay him, Bosler is a steady player, teams well, and will give a good account of himself. The pair fs not so strong as Steele and Duvall, but can be relied on for sound whist, which counts in the long run. The match will be watched with great | The whist season of '97 was opened very successfully at the Capital Bi. Club’s rooms Saturday night, and though the East and West inands were too much one-sided to Pennsylvania Railroad Excursions... $2.00 | $100 hiladelphia'P ALTIMORE Sunday, Oct, 10, | Sunday, Oct 10, “THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1897-26 PAGES. give an opportunity for the brilliant play that is expected to- be present where the hands break about! ever:istif there were reny leng suits ope: One hand, with four trumps, (9 the seven (spades be- ing trumps) and_ seven ‘clubs, headed by ten eight, by the lead of best, broughtcthree extra tricks to East. The ply of''Dr: Lewis and Wooten was of a high ‘order, being their first attempt to play whist together. ‘ They. curried off the honors North and South. Swearenge and Jacksoniteamed beautiful- ly together and capturd@é the high score East and West. Judge Long was only two tricks behind ‘the 1f4derg"and played heady whist, gnd, with a;little teamwork, he will Bive the leaders a hard game to beat. Costen and Lewis; Quackenbush and Queen, Schoenborn-and Williams, Hay and Borchers, Prince afid “Henry, all had plus score, as well as the “xobiest Roman of them all,” Dr. Lee, who, though past his three score years and ten, pleyed excellent whist, and, with Mr. Gill; had a plus score. The C. Bi. C.’s, according to their usual custom, served refreshments, and the com- mittee were untiring in their efforts to see that their guests wanted for nothing. The evening passed away quickly, and the score was announced ten minutes after play was finished, no mistakes occurring in the score, except one buard, which caused no confu- sion, the average being taken. Tonight the “handicap” contest commences and a close matcn and good whist may be expected, as it ts a better test of skill, in a long series of gemes, as it eliminates, to a great ex- tent, the element of luck, such as revokes, uae out of turn and penalties and freak leads. The score last Saturday night is given below: NORTH AND SOUTH. 1. Dr. Lewis and Wooten: Sehoenborn and WE lial 9. James and Dr. Harvey. 10. Clark and Parker. 1. G and Myers. 12, Dr. Welsh and Alien: :: Average, 144%. By : AST AND WEST. Je Swearenger and Jackson » 0 2. Judge Long and Dr. Wai 3. Horches aud Hay. 3 4. Prince and Henry 2 5. Dr. 2 t aa 8. m1 m. 2 m. 3 m. 10 m. 13 The C. A. C. resumed their regular Wed- nesday n‘ght practice preparatory to ar- ranging a system for playing for the hand- some prize donated by the club to the two members making the highest plus score. The whist committee will decide by next Wednesday night whether compass whist with the “handicap” or the Stafford system for pairs will be used, and next Wednesday night will witness more enthusiasm in whist than has ever been shown at the club since the advent of that game. The playing of Spofford and Stoll was a surprise to the talent, and though never having played together before were only two tricxs behind the leaders, Bedon and Jackson, who carried off the honors north and souta. Bob Larner and Adams showed up well, but were outclassed by the bril- lent play of Wooten and Wells, who made top score east and west by a large margin, only one trick getting away from Wells euring the evening’s play, showing he is not only an adept at foot ball, but can play whist as well. To raise the standard of whist among the women players the editor of Whist has of- fered prizes to the “‘women” clubs all over the country to the’ players making the highest score during the season. BASE BALL NOTES. — The ‘Temple cup ‘dlubsBoston and Bal- timore—stopped at Springfield, Mass., yes- terday for an ‘exhibition game, and the Orioles again won by thé score of 8 to 6 before 3,000 personsi Jack Doyle was re- membered by his fellow.fownsmen of Hol- ycke with a handsome <watch, chain and charm. The birds outbatted and outfielded the beaneaters. Mr. Wagner has given It out that he will make no trades until the league meeting in Philadelphia next month. Propositions and counter. propositionshave been made by the different mamagérs looking to the exchange of players, but the chances are the dickers will all bé beld up until the magnates get together in the Quaker city. From present indications Boston and New York are about the only clubs that will rot be involved in deals. It looks as if Billy Hallman, the well- known second baseman, will be left out of the game by St. Louis next season. Here is a player that would strengthen about seven of the National League clubs at the second sack provided he could be induced to sign a contract that would bar off liquid refreshments during the season. Captain Pat Tebeau ts already out with a@ proposition to wager big money that bis club will beat out the Bostons next season. Patrick is a little premature and rapidly getting into Uncle Anson’s class as, a prophet. From the present outlook the Clevelands will be doing well to finish in the first division, especially if the con- templated shake-up of the club should be pulled off. But three of the Cincinratis batted over the .200 mark during the past season, whicn conclusively indicates the cause of the club's slump from first place. A trio of .800 batters in the outfield would do won- ders for the Reds, and make them more than possibilities for the Temple cup series next fall. It is needless to say that Man- ager Ewing and President Brush are doing some tall hustling for this trio. Last spring Third Baseman McGraw was married and the Orioles dropped from first te second place. This fall Kelley and Jen: nings will become Benedicts, which means a drop of two rungs in the championship ladder next season. Responsibilities that go with married life undoubtedly mer a ball player's abjlity. Stick a pin in this prediction. About $13,000 has already been netted by the Temple Cup games. The loss from bogus tickets at Boston will be covered, it is said, by about $150. An officiel of the Louisville club was asked why it was that Hill was allowed to go in and pitch Saturday while he was under suspension. ‘The official stated that Hill’s suspension had been revoked for private reagons, adding that Hill would likely be sold or traded, and that the man- agement wanted him to make a good show- ing in that particular game. It is rumored that Al Selbach of the Washingtons, Evans, late of the Louls- villes, and Hulen, bovght from Columbus by the Philadelphias, will play with the Duaytons against the Cincinnatis today and tomorrow. Ehret and Breitenstein will cer- tainly have to pitch up to championship form in their games or they will get the short end of the receipts. The clubs are playing on a of°% per cent of the receipts to go to the winner. Charlie Daxter thinks his batting aver- age this year has suffered contraction be- cuuse he has heen called upon so often to “bat. for other Colonels. “I once won a game from Pittsburg,” said the clever lit- tle backstop, “by one of those oppertune hits, and I think P- nm sent in about twenty-one times when filts were needed. gf that in-a-pinch. variety.” si Before the Bostow: team left Worcester Selee signed for next scason “Kitty” Brans- field, a catcher of considerable local repu- tation. He bat equally well left. or signe Nences A little bitter € with the gratuiatin Ry his wrest teem n_ wi me the by “clean ball playing,” Sodan, Conantwand Billings, the THE NATIONAL GUARD Movement on Foot for Withdrawal of First Battalion. RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEET NEXT WEEK Scope of the Annual Contests at Sea Girt Discussed. FENCIBLES’ NEW OFFICERS Preparations have practically been com- pleted for the second annual meeting of the National Rifle Association, commenc- ing next Tuesday morning at Ordway and continuirg throughout the week. A cir- cular has been issued from headquarters of the District of Columbia militia an- nounging the matches in detail, as here- tofore published in The Star. In addi- tion the circular has the following .to say: “All inspectors of rifle practice, officers and enlisted men detailed as range offi- cers or assistants, and officers and enlisted men detailed for duty as members or al- ternates of regimental, battalion or com- pany teams are ordered to parade on Oc- tober 12, 13, 14 and 15, reporting to the in- spector general of rifie practice. “Government employes will be given cer- tificates for the days of duty performed under the requirements of this order. “Transportation to and from the range for officers and enlisted men deta‘ied, and for members of the Ambulance Corps de- tailed for duty as medical officers, will be issued gratuitously by the inspector gen- eral of rifle practice. First Lieut. W. E. Crist. “In view of the very attractive pro- gram arranged, and the many individual and team prizes offered, the colonel com- manding trusts that more than the usual interest will be shown by members of the National Guard, and, appreciating the ad- vantages to be had, they may, also, be ii duced to become members of ‘The National Rifle Association.” “Company commanders will read this cir- cular to their companies at their first as- sembly after it is received, and at each subsequent assembly prior to October 12.” ‘Tuesday’s Program in Detail. In connection with the meet, it may be well to state that competitors who are not on the ground at the time the respective matches begin will suffer the forfeiture of their entries. A bulletin is to be displayed at the range each day of the meet, an- nouncing the program in detail for the fol- lowing day. The opening day, Tuesda: firing in the merchants’ match will com: mence promptly at 9:30 a.m.; in the short- range match at 10:50 a.m., and in the short and mid-range.1otch at 1 p.m. As stated, if any competitor fails to answer at roll call, he will not, under any circumstances, be allowed to shcot in the match. The jus- tice of this rule will be plain to those who are familiar with the practice of certain riflemen, who invariably wait until the weather conditiors are most favorable be- fore reporting on the firing line. It should be borne in mind that a person who takes the train that leaves the 6th street depot at 12:50 p.m., with the expectation of en- tering a match that begins at 1 p.m., at the range, will be disappointed. The opening day,Tuesday, the merchants’ match, will be started at 9:30 o'clock, at the 200 yard range on targets 2, 3, 4 and 5. The firing at 200 yards will cease at 10:40 o'clock. Firing at 300 yards will begin at 9:40 o’clock and close at 10:50 o'clock. In the short-range match targets 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be used, the firing at 200 yards opening at 10:50 o'clock and closing at ’ o'clock. Firing at 300 yards will open at 11 o'clock and close at 1 o’clock. Short and Mid-Range Match. In the short and mid-range match tar- gets 2, 3 and 4 will be used at 200 yards, target 5 being in vse during the afternoon for the Heyl re-entry match. Firing at 200 yards will open at 1 @clock and close at 4:20 o'clock At 500 yards, firing will open at 1:20 o'clock and close at 4:30 o'clock, targets 2, 3, 4 and 5 being used. If time is saved by competitors this match will be closed earlier in order to permit sweep- stakes matches. The estimating distance competition will open at 4:30 o'clock. Up to date, 322 entries have been received, while at least 600 were expected. The 2d Second Lieut. 8. C. Redman. Regiment has entered a regimental team, teams from each of its battalions,and teams from each of its companies. Up to Thurs- day, the ist Regiment had not entered a team of any character. In the officers’ match only seven entries have been received and in the revolver B demonstrates a ‘condition of affairs “that is pretty tough on the officers of the Are Sea Girt Meets “National?” The Star is in receipt of the following Sea Girt. They consider from the short-range match and the short and mid-range matches.” “To this extract, which is extremely mis- leading in its statement of a fact, permit me to say that the rifle matches at Sea Girt and the meetings are national in their character, and they are attended by rifie- men from all portions of our country for the express purpose of winning national prizes. If this was not true the officials of the New Jersey State Rifle Association would not have the authority to permit competition for or award prizes which every rifeman in the United States knows are a national honor to win. “Among the several prizes are these two, which I will give as examples: “First, the Hilton trophy. This prize was a gift by the late Judge Hilton of New York, and it is to be awarded to thet team, either from the National Guard of the state, territory, regular army or marine corps, who makes the highest score in com- petition for it. Each member of the win- ning team receives a badge or a medal, which all riflemen interested in military shooting know stamp the owner as one of the twelve team men who is a champion for the year in which the Hilton was won. This prize was won by our team last year against the guardsmen of other states, and if the competition for that at Sea Girt was not a national affair then 1 am unabie to understand what competition could be. “As the Hilton trophy is a team prize, the Wimbleton cup is an individual national prize. The cup was given to the original American Rifle Association by the Hritish Rifle Association, and it can only be won by an American, as, under the conditions cf the gift, it was to be awarded tg ihat rifle- man who made the highest score each year at 1,000 yards. The winner of the cup has always been considered the long- range champion rifieman for the year. Competed for as National Honors. “I mentioned these two prizes to show that they both are competed for as na- tional Donors, and the field in one is open to all guardsmen in the country as a team and the other as individtals. “The statement that the New Jersey State Rifle Association does not hold na- tional competitions has been proven to be erroneous, and the idea conveyed in the portion of the article quoted that members of the District National Guard who com- peted for prizes at Sea Girt were not of a national character has also been marked as a wrong statement of a fact. “Each member of the brigade team and militia who competed in the military ‘who have been to themselves debarred matches and others at Sea Girt were in national competition. The compet- ltors came from different states, they ertered the matches for the express pur- pose of taking away, as guardsmen or riflemen, the honors they might win, aud in the military matches they wore the uni- fcrm of the state or territory they repre- sented. hose guardsmen who have won prizes at Sea Girt would take it as an insult to have it go forth from the columrs of a reputable paper that they entered the matches simply as the guests of the New Jersey Rifle Association. The meet is for the express purpose of deciding what state holds the champion rifiemen, and the field is open to all guardsmen and riflemen in the United States. “I do not commit myself to the justice of debarring those who have shot either in national or international competitions from entering certain matches to be held at Ordway, but inasmuch as the conditions so read, it is far from being a fact that rifle- men who have shot at Sea Girt were not in national competitions.” What Major Harries Says. Maj. George H. Harries, inspector gen- eral of rifle practice of the District of Co- lumbia militia, on whose authority the statement under criticism was published, and who perused the foregoing communi- cation, at the request of a Star reporter, had the following to say: ‘Rifleman’ is perfectly correct when he that the Hilton and_ interstate are ‘national,’ but outside of those lons, the Sea Girt meeting is nar- rowly interstate and almost local to the state of New Jersey. Meetings of much greater importance arc held annually in Wisconsin and California, but the District of Columbia National Guard has never sent representatives to those meetings becanse the distance and expense are too great. “The Sea Girt competitions are wholly controlled by the New Jersey State Rifle Association, a corroration which has nev: claimed for itself jurisdiction over any- thing more than the state of New Jersey. ‘Rifleman’ may insist that the Sea Girt meetings are ‘national,’ but his statement will not make them so.” Withdrawal of ist Battation. It may” be announced on the very bes: authority that a movement is on foot to bring about the withdrawal of the Ist Battalion from the District of Columbia National Guard and the continuance of tne crganization solely as the Washington Light Infantry Corps. The movement, so far as can be learned, has heen instigated by a few members,who have been careful up to date to refrain from mentioning the mat- ter except to those members who it was thought might look with favor on such a inovement. The few persons referred to have pre- pared a typewritten circular of some le:gth in which they state fully their views. They have been very earnest in enjoining se- crecy on all those favored with a copy of the circular; in fact, while several Light Infaatrymen admit that they have received @ copy of the circular, they claim that they have been placed under obligations not to disclose the centents thereof. By far the big majority of the members cf the corps are in igncrance of the move- ment. Several prominent members de- clared they had no knowledge of the mat- ter when questioned yesterday by a Star reporter. They were unanimous in declar- ing their iatestioa of vigorously opposing such a movement to the end, as they say it has been demonstrated on more than one occasion locally that it is impossible for a military organization to exist outside of the National Guard. National Fencibles’ New Officers. Captain Domer and the members of Com- pany C, 24 Battalion, are being con- gratulated on their selection of a first and second Heutenent at the regular meeting of the company Tuesday evening last. As stated in The Star, Sergeant William Eu- gene Crist and Private Samuel Clarence Redman were unanimously chosen first and second lieutenants, respectively. Now that the vacant lieutenancies have been filled, Captain Domer has a right and a left-hand man, so to speak, who can be depended on at all times to render any ascistance that may be necessary. The company is in as flourishing a condition at the present time as ever before, and is moving to=the front with energy expended in the right direc- tion. For several years this organization held the title of champion military com- pany of the United States. It is not un- likely that it may regain that proud posi- tion in the near future. Lieutenant Crist is a charter member of the company and has always been promi- nent in its affairs. He is popular and well a, and in addition to being a cham- pion individual driller, is one of the crack Privi was member of the Little Rock drill team a in 1804. The following year he acted geant of the Memphis drill team. He ac- companiei the compary on every trip it ‘has-taken since be became a member. Lieu- tenant Redman ts a prominent young busi- ness me2 ef this city. Athletic Association Tournament. ‘The executive committee of the Athletic Association of the District of Columbia National Guard has arranged a hand ball ‘and basket ball tournament, the games to be played in the gymnasium at the armory to occur on the latter date. The winners of the ‘will be entitled to the asso- elation There will be three teams in basket ball tourna- in hand ball touraermen’. : ~ Mertz’s Drug Store, Cor, 11th and F Sts. Imperial Hair ~ Regenerator | Reduced. $1.50 size Bottle now 99c | $3 size Bottie now $1.99 Save you almost as much on everything else in our line, |Mertz’s fiers" Pee ne om oe ran aa a 8 8 Admission to all games except the finals will be free. Company A, 24 Battalion. Company A, 2d Battalion, has com- pleted arrangemerts for a novel enter- tainment, to be held at the quarters of the company in the National Guard armory the evening of Thursday, October 21. Every guest is expected to donate a book, to be placed in the company Ibrary. At the regular monthly meeting of the company Monday last Privates Hendricks, Keefer and Thornton were dropped from the rolls because of non-attendance at drills and failure to appear before the court- martial. This latter committee has an- nounced as an ultimatum that all members must attend drilis regularly or sever their connection with the company The quarters of the company have been further beautified by the addition of lace curtains, new carpets and matting and a book cas». The basket ball team representing the company will mect the team of the Carroll Institute at Carroll Institute Hall Friday evening, October 22. Prosecution of Delinguent Officers. The prosecution of suits at law against certain ex-officers of the District National Guard who remains accountable for United States property issued to them is pro- gressing steadily. All the sults disposed of up to date have been before jus- tices of the peace. One case was decided against the National Guard. It was that of Capt. Riley, who formerly commanded a company in the 6th Battalion. Capt. Riley pleaded that he had applied for Pprop- er jocks and safeguards to protect the property in his possession, but such had been refused him. Again, It was charged that Capt. Riley had lost considerable property several years ago while his com- pany was in camp with a provisional bat- talion at Colonial Beach. The fact was established that Capt. Riley had been re- lieved of the command of his company by @ superior officer before the boat made a landing at Colonial Beach. The justice be- fore whom the case was tried ruled that when Capt. Riley was relieved of his com- mand he was at the same time relieved of his property responsibility, and thercfore Gave a verdict in favor of Capt. Rile: Armory Rules and Regul The following has been published from headquarters, for the information and guidance of all concerned: “No enlisted men will be allowed in the armory before 4 o'clock p.m. on week days. The armory will be open to both officers and enlisted men from 10 o'clock a.m. un- til 4 o'clock p.m. on Sundays. “No one will be permitted to remain in the armory after 11:30 o'clock p.m. “Playing of cards, or any other games, in the armory will not be permitted on Sun- days, and will not be permitted at any time for money or forfeits. “These rules are absolute and are to be strictly enforced.” Notes, Capt. Walsh commanded a very large turnout at the first drill for the season of Company A, 4th Battalion, Tuesday last. After the drill the command held a social session in its quarters. Word has been received from General Ordway stating that after he leaves Ger- many, where he is now under medical ogame it is his intention to visit Rus- sia. Although the Washington City Troop has decided to make application for admission to the District National Guard, it 1s not likely that any steps in that direction will be taken until the return from Europe of Gen. Ordway. A dress parade and inspection of the 5th Pattalion has been ordered for next Mon- day evening. The ceremonies will be held in Convention Hall. A number of tents that have been damp since the camp last June were erected a day or two ago on the lawn fronting the Armory building in order to dry. The plac- ing of the tents tn position gave rise to the supposition that a lawn party was con- templated, and the officials about the build- ing were kept busy answering inquiries to that effect. An inventory of the commissary stores in the possession of the brigade is now in progress. Capt. Donnelly and Trumpeter Carroll are making a complete count of ali such stores recently transferred from Fort Washington to the armory. a It matters little what it is that you want —whether @ situation or a servant—a “want” ad. in The Star will reach the person who can fill your need. —___+2-+-____ Sugar From Potatoes. From Science. An extensive economical revolution is in sight, if tho claims of Dr. Prinzen Geer- lings turn out to be what the doctor as- serts they are. Dr. Geerlings, a govern- ment official of Java and fermerly professor of chemistry at the University of Amster- dam, announces the discovery of a simple method of converting potato starch into sugar. He has lodged his description of the method with the French Academy of Sciences, so as to secure priority for his invention, although he is not quite ready to GRIP TAKEN IN September, - October, November, Will keep you free from COLDS all winter long. and a Cold are almost identical: In-